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Operating Instructions
High Definition Video Camera
Model No.

HDC-MDH1

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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until
2010/8/30

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Information for Your Safety

WARNING:

CAUTION!

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.

≥ DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS
UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN
CABINET OR IN ANOTHER
CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE
UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO
PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO
OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT
CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER
MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT
THE VENTILATION VENTS.
≥ DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S
VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH
NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS,
CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
≥ DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF
NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS
LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.
≥ DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
MANNER.

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The socket outlet shall be installed near
the equipment and easily accessible.
The mains plug of the power supply cord
shall remain readily operable.
To completely disconnect this apparatus
from the AC Mains, disconnect the power
supply cord plug from AC receptacle.

Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not
disassemble, heat above 60 oC or
incinerate.
Use only the recommended accessories.
≥ Do not use any other AV cables,
component cables and USB cables except
the supplied one.

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How to replace the fuse
The location of the fuse differ according
to the type of AC mains plug (figures A
and B).
Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and
follow the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC
mains plug.
1) Open the fuse cover with a
screwdriver.

Replace the fuse and close or attach
the fuse cover.

≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of
children to prevent swallowing.

∫ Product identification marking
Product

Location

High Definition
Video Camera

Bottom

AC adaptor

Bottom

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-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other
Countries outside the European
Union
This symbol is only valid
in the European Union.
If you wish to discard
this product, please
contact your local
authorities or dealer
and ask for the correct
method of disposal.

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∫ Indemnity about recorded
content
Panasonic does not accept any
responsibility for damages directly or
indirectly due to any type of problems that
result in loss of recording or edited content,
and does not guarantee any content if
recording or editing does not work properly.
Likewise, the above also applies in a case
where any type of repair is made to the unit.

∫ Cards that you can use with
this unit
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
and SDXC Memory Card
≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not
have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more
Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC
logo are not based on SD Memory Card
Specifications.
≥ Refer to page 19 for more details on SD
cards.

∫ For the purposes of these
operating instructions
≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
and SDXC Memory Card are referred to
as the “SD card”.
≥ Functions that can be used for motion
picture recording/motion picture playback
are indicated by
in these
operating instructions.
≥ Functions that can be used for still picture
recording (including the still picture
recording in motion picture recording
mode)/still picture playback are indicated
by
in these operating
instructions.
≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an
arrow, for example: l 00

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Contents
Information for Your Safety.....................2
Accessories..............................................7

Preparation

Setup
[1] Using the menu screen ............. 37
[2] Using the Setup Menu ............... 38

Basic

[1] Power supply.............................. 15
Charging the battery .................... 15
Inserting/removing the battery ..... 16
Charging and recording time........ 17
Connecting to the AC outlet ......... 18
[2] Recording to a card ................... 19
Cards that you can use
with this unit ................................. 19
Inserting/removing an SD card .... 20
[3] Turning the unit on/off ............... 21
Turning the unit on and off
with the power switch................... 21
[4] Selecting a mode ....................... 22
[5] About the LCD monitor/
viewfinder ................................... 23
How to use the touch screen ....... 23
Viewfinder adjustment.................. 24
Recording showing the contents
to a partner................................... 24
[6] Setting date and time................. 25

31
32

Advanced
Recording (Advanced)
[1] Zoom in/out function .................
Extra optical zoom .......................
[2] Image stabilizer function...........
Optical image stabilizer lock ........
[3] Power LCD..................................
[4] Recording functions of
operation icons ..........................
Operation icons............................
[5] Recording functions of
menus .........................................
[6] Manual recording.......................
White balance ..............................
Manual shutter speed/iris
adjustment ...................................
[7] Recording with manual focus...

43
43
44
45
46
47
47
51
61
62
63
64

Advanced

Setup

26
28
30

Copy/Dubbing

[1] Parts identification and
handling ........................................ 8
About the supplied accessories ... 12

[1] Before recording........................
[2] Recording motion pictures .......
[3] Recording still pictures .............
Recording still pictures in motion
picture recording mode ................
[4] Intelligent auto mode.................
[5] Motion picture/Still picture
playback .....................................

With a PC

Before using

Others

Preparation

Basic
Recording/Playback

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Playback (Advanced)
[1] Playback Operations ................. 65
Motion picture playback using
operation icon .............................. 65
Creating still picture from motion
picture .......................................... 66
Time frame index ......................... 67
Repeat playback .......................... 67
Resuming the previous
playback....................................... 68
[2] Various playback functions ...... 69
Playing back motion pictures/
still pictures by date ..................... 69
Changing the playback settings
and playing back
the slide show .............................. 70

Editing
[1] Deleting scenes/still pictures ... 72
Dividing a scene to partially
delete ........................................... 74
Protecting scenes/still pictures..... 75

With a TV
[1] Watching Video/Pictures
on your TV .................................. 76
Connecting with a HDMI cable..... 79
Connecting with the component
cable ............................................ 79
[2] Playback using VIERA Link
(HDAVI Control™) ....................... 80

Copy/Dubbing
With this unit/other products
[1] Dubbing images onto other
video devices ............................. 83

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With a PC
Before using
[1] What you can do with a PC ....... 84
End User License Agreement...... 86
[2] Operating environment ............. 87

Setup
[1] Installation .................................. 90
[2] Connecting to a PC.................... 92
About the PC display ................... 94

Using with a PC
[1] Starting HD Writer AE 2.5S ....... 95
Reading the operating instructions
of the software applications ......... 95
[2] If using Mac ................................ 96

Others
Indications
[1] Indications.................................. 97
[2] Messages.................................... 99
About recovery............................. 99
Troubleshooting ..................................100
Cautions for use ..................................106
About copyright ................................... 111
Recording modes/approximate
recordable time .................................... 112
Approximate number of recordable
pictures................................................. 113
Specifications ...................................... 114
Optional accessories .......................... 119

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Accessories
Check the accessories before using this unit.
Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Product numbers correct as of Aug. 2010. These may be subject to change.
Battery pack
VW-VBG260

AC adaptor
VSK0698
AC cable
A K2CT39A00002
B K2CQ29A00002

A Hong Kong Special Administrative

Shoulder strap
VFC3877
External stereo
microphone
VW-VMS2A/1
Battery
R03NWC/BK
CD-ROM
Software

Region of China and Saudi Arabia

B Areas Other than Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region of China and
Saudi Arabia
DC cable
K2GJYDC00004
AV cable
K2KA6CA00001
Component cable
K1HY10YY0005 or
K1HY10YY0009
USB cable
K1HY04YY0032
Stylus pen
VGQ0C14
Lens cap
VKF3305

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Preparation

Before using

1 2

3 45

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Parts identification and
handling
1

LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 23)

≥ It can open up to 90o.

≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens
or 90o B towards the opposite direction.

7
8

10
MANUAL
FOCUS

POWER
LCD

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.
2

Viewfinder (l 24)

Due to limitations in LCD production
technology, there may be some tiny bright
or dark spots on the viewfinder screen.
However, this is not a malfunction and
does not affect the recorded picture.
3 Eyecup
4 Sub recording start/stop button (l 26)
≥ This button functions in the same manner
as the recording start/stop button.
5 Sub zoom lever (l 43)
≥ This lever functions in the same manner
as the zoom lever.
6 Speaker
7 Sub menu button [MENU] (l 37)
≥ This button functions in the same manner
as the menu button.
8 Mode switch (l 22)
9 Intelligent auto/Manual/Manual focus
switch [iA/MANUAL/FOCUS]
(l 32, 61, 64)
10 Cursor button
11 Power LCD button [POWER LCD] (l 46)
12 Menu button [MENU] (l 37)

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13 Focus ring (l 64)
14 Accessory shoe (l 13, 119)
15 Recording lamp (l 40)
16 Lens
17 Lens hood
≥ This will reduce the extra light entering the
lens in blight sunlight or backlight etc.,
making it possible to take clearer pictures.
18 Lens hood attachment knob
≥ When you remove the lens hood, first of
all, loosen the lens hood attachment knob.
≥ When you attach the lens hood back, unite
the mark A and fasten the lens hood
attachment knob.

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≥ If you use the filter kit (optional) or the
conversion lens (optional), remove the
lens hood. (l 119)
19 Eyepiece corrector knob (l 24)
20 Tripod receptacle

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21 22

27 28

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

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L– AUDIO –R
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22
23
24

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Battery holder (l 16)
Battery release button [PUSH] (l 16)
Shoulder strap fixture (l 12)
External microphone terminal
[EXT MIC] (l 13)
25 Internal microphones
26 Headphone terminal [PHONES]
(l 50)
≥ Excessive sound pressure from
earphones and headphones can cause
hearing loss.
≥ Listening at full volume for long periods
may damage the user’s ears.
27 Photoshot button [
] (l 30)
28 Zoom lever [W/T] (In motion picture
recording mode or still picture
recording mode) (l 43)
Thumbnail display switch [
/
]/
Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback
mode) (l 36)
29 Component connector
[COMPONENT] (l 76)
≥ Use the component cable (only the
supplied cable).
30 Video output connector [VIDEO OUT]
(l 76, 83)
≥ Use the AV cable (only the supplied
cable).
31 Audio output connector
[AUDIO OUT] (l 76, 83)
≥ Use the AV cable (only the supplied
cable).

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33
34

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32 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 20)
33 Card slot (l 20)
34 HDMI connector [HDMI]
(l 76, 80)
35 USB terminal [ ] (l 92)
36 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 18)
≥ Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a
genuine Panasonic AC adaptor
(VW-AD21E/EB-K; optional).
37 Status indicator (l 21)
38 Power switch (l 21)
39 Recording start/stop button (l 28)
40 Grip belt
Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits
your hand.

37
F ON
OF

DC IN

38
39






1, 2 Flip the belt.
3
Adjust the length.
4, 5 Replace the belt.

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About the supplied
accessories
∫ About the Lens cap

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Fold the tip of the shoulder strap,
run it through the shoulder strap
length adjuster, and pull it.



When not using the unit, attach the lens cap
to protect the lens.

≥ Pull it out more than 2 cm 1 from the
shoulder strap length adjuster so that it
cannot slip off.

∫ About the external stereo
microphone
External stereo microphone
≥ When recording, always remove the lens
cap before turning the unit on.

∫ About the Shoulder strap

Supplied external stereo microphone can be
switched to record sound in either stereo or
monaural.

We recommend that you attach the shoulder
strap before going out of doors to record so
as to avoid dropping this unit.

2 3 4

Pull the end of the shoulder strap
through the shoulder strap fixture
on the unit.

5
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

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Wind Shield (Microphone condenser)
Off/On mode selector switch [OFF/
MONO/STEREO] (l 14)
Battery check lamp [BATTERY]
(l 14)
[WIND CUT OFF/ON] switch (l 14)
Stereo mini-plug cord (l 13)
Shoe (l 13)
Shoe lock (l 13)

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Inserting a battery
1

Remove the battery cover from the
microphone.






Attach the microphone to the
accessory shoe.






≥ Press the [
] mark on the cover in the
direction of arrow 1 and slide the cover in
the direction of arrow 2.

Insert the battery with the (s) end
first as shown in the figure.

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Attaching the external stereo
microphone to the unit

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1 Loosen the shoe lock.
2 Attach the microphone.
3 Firmily tighten the shoe lock.

Connect the stereo mini-plug cord
to the external microphone
terminal.

≥ Be sure to insert the battery with the (j)
and (i) ends facing the proper directions.

Replace the battery cover.

≥ When the battery is exhausted, purchase a
new “AAA”, “UM-4”, “R03” or “LR03” type
battery and insert it in the same way as
explained above.
≥ Do not short-circuit the battery.
≥ Remove the battery if you will not use the
microphone for one month or longer.
≥ Keep the AAA battery out of reach of
children to prevent swallowing.

CAUTION

≥ You can adjust the microphone angle
within the range shown in the figure.
≥ Hold the shoe lock portion when attaching
and removing the microphone.
≥ Be sure to turn the unit off before
connecting the microphone.

Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to
the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Using the external stereo
microphone

Changing the WIND CUT OFF/ON
switch

The microphone is equipped with a wind
shield that is designed to cut down wind
noise, but when the wind is so strong that
even the wind shield is not adequate to keep
down the noise, set the WIND CUT OFF/ON
switch to ON to further reduce the wind
noise.
[OFF]:
The microphone should usually be used with
this position.
[ON]:
Set the WIND CUT OFF/ON switch to this
position to reduce wind noise or bass noise.
≥ Although you can change the setting of
the WIND CUT OFF/ON switch while
recording, the sound of the switch being
changed may be recorded. Pause your
recording before changing the setting of
this switch.

Set the OFF/MONO/STEREO
switch to MONO or STEREO.

OFF STEREO
MONO

BATTERY

OFF ON
WIND CUT

[OFF]:
Turn off the microphone power.
[MONO]:
Records sound in front of the unit in
monaural.
[STEREO]:
Records sound in a wide area in stereo.
≥ Although you can change the setting of
the OFF/MONO/STEREO switch while
recording, the sound of the switch being
changed may be recorded. Pause your
recording before changing the setting of
this switch.
≥ When the OFF/MONO/STEREO switch is
changed from OFF to MONO or STEREO,
the BATTERY lamp will light temporarily if
there is still plenty of power in the battery.
If the BATTERY lamp does not light
temporarily, replace the battery with a new
one.
≥ You can adjust the microphone sensitivity
for recording. (l 13)

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Caution for use about the external
stereo microphone
≥ Do not expose the microphone to
insecticides or volatile substances.
≥ Do not store the microphone in hot
(approximately 60 oC or more) or humid
(approximately 80%RH or more) places.
In particular, do not leave the microphone
inside a car in mid summer or near
heating equipment.
≥ A dirty plug may result in faulty contact. Be
sure to wipe the plug clean before
connecting the microphone.
≥ Do not connect or disconnect the stereo
mini-plug with turning the unit on.
≥ Do not use a Ni-Cd battery.

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Preparation
Setup

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Power supply

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6.
≥ The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The
dedicated battery (VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6) supports this function. The
only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and
batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries
which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way
guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been
manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine
product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are
not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate
safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion.
Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of
use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would
recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

Charging the battery
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before
using this unit.
Important:
If the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, then the battery will not charge.
Remove the DC cable from the AC adaptor.

Charging lamp [CHARGE] A
Lights up:
Charging (Battery charging time: l 17)
Goes off:
Charging completed
Flashing:
Be sure to connect the unit correctly
(l 108)

1
2

Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.
Insert the battery into the AC adaptor by aligning the arrows.
15

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≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 7, 17, 119).
≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period
of time with doors and windows closed.

Inserting/removing the battery
Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure and
slide it until it clicks and locks.
Removing the battery
Be sure to set the power switch to
OFF and the status indicator goes
off. Then remove the battery while
supporting the unit to prevent it
dropping.
While pushing the PUSH button,
slide the battery in the direction
indicated by the arrow.

CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to
the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Charging and recording time
∫ Charging/Recording time
≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH
Battery model number
[Voltage/Capacity
(minimum)]

Charging
time

Recording
mode

Maximum
continuously
recordable time

Actual
recordable
time

Supplied battery/
VW-VBG260 (optional)
[7.2 V/2500 mAh]

4 h 40 min

HA/HG/HX/
HE

4 h 50 min

SA/SX

5 h 5 min

3 h 10 min

HA
VW-VBG130 (optional)
[7.2 V/1250 mAh]

VW-VBG6 (optional)
[7.2 V/5400 mAh]

2 h 35 min

9 h 25 min

HG/HX/HE

2 h 30 min

1 h 30 min
1 h 35 min

SA/SX

2 h 40 min

1 h 40 min

HA/HG

11 h 55 min

7 h 20 min

HX/HE

12 h

7 h 25 min

SA/SX

12 h 35 min

7 h 50 min

≥ These times are approximations.
≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.
Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as
high/low temperature.
≥ The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping
recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc.
≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction.

Battery capacity indication
≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.
#
#
#
#
If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then
will become red. If the battery
discharges, then
will flash.
≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you
can use for this unit. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use.
≥ If the actual remaining time exceeds 9 hours 59 minutes, the indication will stay green
and will not change until the remaining time falls below 9 hours 59 minutes.
≥ When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining
battery capacity will not be shown.

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Connecting to the AC outlet
The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is
always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.
Important:
While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge.
≥ Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit.
Also, do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.
DC IN





1
2
3

A DC output terminal
B DC input terminal
Insert the DC cable matching the
[
] mark of the DC input
terminal.

Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.
Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor.
Connect the DC cable to the DC input terminal [DC IN].

≥ When removing the AC adaptor, be sure to set the power switch to OFF and the status
indicator goes off. Then remove the AC adaptor.

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Setup

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Recording to a card

This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is compatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC
Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards. When using an SDHC memory card/SDXC
memory card with other equipment, check the equipment is compatible with these memory
cards.

Cards that you can use with this unit
Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for
motion picture recording.
Card type

Capacity
8 MB/16 MB

SD
Memory
Card

SDHC
Memory
Card
SDXC
Memory Card

32 MB/64 MB/
128 MB/256 MB

Motion picture recording
Cannot be used.
Cannot be guaranteed in operation.

512 MB/1 GB/
2 GB
4 GB/6 GB/8 GB/
12 GB/16 GB/
24 GB/32 GB

Still
picture
recording

Can be
used.
Can be used.

48 GB/64 GB

* The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes.
≥ Please confirm the latest information
about SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory
Cards/SDXC Memory Cards that can be
used for motion picture recording on the
following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/
e_cam
(This website is in English only.)
≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not
have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more
Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC
logo are not based on SD Memory Card
Specifications.

≥ When the write-protect
switch A on SD card is
locked, no recording,
deletion or editing will
be possible on the card.
≥ Keep the Memory Card
out of reach of children to prevent
swallowing.

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Inserting/removing an SD card
When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment,
for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 41) When the SD card is formatted, all
of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.
Caution:
Check that the access lamp has gone off.

Access lamp [ACCESS] A
≥ When this unit is accessing the SD
card, the access lamp lights up.

Open the SD card cover and
insert (remove) the SD card
into (from) the card slot.

≥ Face the label side B in the direction
shown in the illustration and press it
straight in as far as it will go.
≥ Press the centre of the SD card and then
pull it straight out.

Securely close the SD card
cover.

≥ Securely close it until it clicks.

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

≥ Do not touch the terminals on the back of
the SD card.
≥ Do not apply strong shocks, bend, or drop
the SD card.
≥ Electrical noise, static electricity or the
failure of this unit or the SD card may
damage or erase the data stored on the
SD card.
≥ When the card access lamp is lit, do not:
j Remove the SD card
j Turn the unit off
j Insert and remove the USB cable
j Expose the unit to vibrations or shock
Performing the above while the lamp is on
may result in damage to data/SD card or
this unit.

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≥ Do not expose the terminals of the SD
card to water, garbage or dust.
≥ Do not place SD cards in the following
areas:
j In direct sunlight
j In very dusty or humid areas.
j Near a heater
j Locations susceptible to significant
difference in temperature (condensation
can occur.)
j Where static electricity or
electromagnetic waves occur
≥ To protect SD cards, return them to their
cases when you are not using them.
≥ About disposing of or giving away the SD
card. (l 109)

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Turning the unit on/off

You can turn the unit on and off using the power switch.

Turning the unit on and off with the power switch
Set the power switch to ON to turn on the unit


≥ Rotate the power switch if
changing from OFF to ON.
≥ Align with A.
≥ Status indicator B


F ON
OF

The status indicator lights.

∫ To turn off the unit
Set the power switch to OFF and the status indicator goes off.

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Selecting a mode

Change the mode to recording or playback.

Operate the mode switch to change the mode to

Motion picture recording mode (l 28)
Still picture recording mode (l 30)
Playback mode (l 34, 65)

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About the LCD monitor/
viewfinder

How to use the touch screen
You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger.
It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation or if it is hard to operate with
your fingers.
≥ The unit supports both operations using the cursor buttons and operations using the touch
screen. Select the optimal method according to the situation.
≥ In this operating instructions, the majority of functions are described on the basis of
operations using the cursor buttons.

∫ Touch
Touch and release the touch screen to select
icon or picture.
≥ Touch the centre of the icon.
≥ Touching the touch screen will not operate
while you are touching another part of the
touch screen.

∫ Drag
Move your finger while pressing on the touch
screen. Can be used during direct playback.

∫ About the operation icons
≥ To operate the following icons using the cursor buttons, select the desired icon using the
cursor buttons and then press the button in the centre. (Excluding some functions)
/
/
/
:
These icons are used to switch the menu and
thumbnail display page, for item selection and setting
etc.
:
This icon is used to return to the previous screen such
as when setting menus.

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≥ Do not touch the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens.
≥ Perform the touch screen calibration when the touch is not recognised or wrong location is
recognised. (l 42)

Viewfinder adjustment
∫ Using the viewfinder
Pull out the viewfinder and turn the
viewfinder upward/downward by
pinching the viewfinder extension
knob.

∫ Adjusting the field of view
It adjusts the field of view to show the images
on the viewfinder clearly.

Adjust the focus by sliding the
eyepiece corrector knob.
≥ Close the LCD monitor to turn on the
viewfinder.

Recording showing the contents to a partner
¬ Change the mode to

Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.
≥ LCD monitor and viewfinder are turned on during the face-toface recording when the LCD monitor is rotated towards the
lens side.
≥ Record by viewing the image in the viewfinder during the faceto-face recording.

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Setting date and time

When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time
will appear.
Select [YES] and perform steps 2 to 3 below to set the date and time.

¬ Change the mode to

Select the menu.
MENU

: [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET]

Select the date and time to be
set using the cursor button
right or left, then adjust the
desired value using the cursor
button up or down.

≥ The date and time function is driven by a
built-in lithium battery.
≥ When this unit is purchased, the clock is
set. If the time display becomes [- -], the
built-in lithium battery needs to be
charged. To recharge the built-in lithium
battery, connect the AC adaptor or attach
the battery to this unit. Leave the unit as it
is for approx. 24 hours and the battery will
maintain the date and time for approx.
6 months. (The battery is still being
recharged even if the unit is off.)

A Displaying the World time setting
(l 38):
[HOME]/
[DESTINATION]
≥ The year can be set between 2000 and
2039.
≥ The 24-hour system is used to display the
time.

Select [ENTER] and press the
button in the centre.

≥ The clock function starts at [00] seconds.
≥ A message prompting for World time
setting may be displayed. Perform the
World time setting. (l 38)
≥ Select [EXIT], then press the button in the
centre or press the MENU button to
complete the setting.

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Before recording

Check the following by trying recording before important events such as weddings in order to
verify that the image recording and audio recording work properly and that you know how to
use the unit.

∫ Holding the unit for recording
Normal recording

≥ When walking while recording, keep both
eyes open so that you can see where you
are going and what is happening around
you.
≥ Place the unit on your right shoulder and
hold it firmly with both hands.
≥ Hold the eyecup of the viewfinder as close
as possible to your right eye.
≥ Take a firm stance with the legs slightly
apart.
≥ For stable images, it is recommended to
use a tripod (optional) whenever possible.

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Low-angle recording

Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor
according to the position in which the unit is
held.
≥ If the unit is not held firmly in stable
position, the picture in the LCD monitor
cannot be watched properly.
≥ For easier low-angle recording, the sub
recording start/stop button and the sub
zoom lever on the front of the unit can be
used.

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For more stable pictures

≥ Stabilize the unit by resting your elbows on
a table or another stable horizontal
surface.

∫ Basic motion picture recording
≥ The unit should normally be held steady when recording.
≥ If you move the unit when recording, do so slowly, maintaining a constant speed.
≥ The zoom operation is useful for recording subjects you cannot get close to, but overuse of
zoom in and zoom out can make the resulting motion picture less enjoyable to watch.

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Recording motion
pictures

≥ Remove the lens cap before turning on the unit. (l 12)

Change the mode to

Press the recording start/stop
button to start recording.

≥ When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥ on
the screen.

F ON
OF

Press the recording start/stop
button again to pause recording.

≥ Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture. (l 31)
≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording
and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.
≥ Maximum number of recordable scenes: Approx. 3900
Maximum number of different dates: Approx. 200 (l 69)
When either of them reaches to the maximum limit, more scenes cannot be recorded.
(In the case of SD cards it is the maximum number of recordable scenes per card.)

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∫ Screen indications in the motion picture recording mode
0h00m00s

R 1h20m

A Recording mode
B Approximate remaining recordable
time
(When the remaining time is less than
1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes red.)
C Recording time elapsed
Each time the unit is put into recording
pause, the counter display will be reset
to “0h00m00s”.
(“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for
minute and “s” for second.)

About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures
≥ They are not compatible with devices other than those that support AVCHD. Images
cannot be played with equipment that does not support AVCHD (ordinary DVD
recorders). Confirm that your equipment supports AVCHD by referring to the operating
instructions.
≥ There are some cases where the recorded motion pictures cannot be played back,
even if the device supports AVCHD. In such cases, play the recorded motion picture
with this unit instead.

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Recording still pictures

≥ Remove the lens cap before turning on the unit. (l 12)

Change the mode to

Press the

button.

Focus indication:



A Focus indication
± (The white lamp flashes.):
Focusing
¥ (The green lamp lights up.):
When in focus
No mark:
When focusing is unsuccessful.
B Focus area (area inside brackets)

≥ If you set the optical image stabilizer function (l 44) to
(MODE1), then the image
stabilizer function will be more effective. ( MEGA (MEGA optical image stabilizer) will be
displayed when the
button is pressed.)
≥ It is recommended using a tripod when recording still pictures in dark places because the
shutter speed becomes slow.
≥ The screen will become darker when the
button is pressed if the shutter speed is
1/25 or slower.
≥ To print a picture, print using a PC or a printer.

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∫ About the screen indications in
still picture recording
MEGA

2.9M

:
MEGA :

:
:
2.9M :
R3000:

R3000

Still picture operation indicator
(l 98)
MEGA optical image stabilizer
(l 30)
Optical image stabilizer (l 44)
Quality of still pictures (l 60)
Size of still pictures (l 59)
Remaining number of still pictures
(Flashes in red when [0] appears.)

∫ About the focus indication
≥ The focus indication indicates the status of
the auto focus.
≥ The focus indication does not appear in
manual focus mode.
≥ The focus indication does not appear or
has difficulty focusing in the following
cases.
j When close subjects and far subjects
are included in the same scene
j When the scene is dark
j When there is a bright part in the scene
j When the scene is filled with only
horizontal lines

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∫ About the focusing area
When there is a contrasting object ahead or
behind the subject in the focus area, the
subject may not be focused. If so, move the
contrasting object out of the focus area.
≥ Focus area is not displayed in the
following conditions.
j When the Extra optical zoom is used

Recording still pictures in
motion picture recording
mode
You can record still pictures even in motion
picture recording mode.

¬ Change the mode to

Press the
button (press to the
bottom) to take the picture.

≥ It is possible to record still pictures while
recording motion pictures. (Simultaneous
recording)
≥ Remaining number of recordable pictures
is displayed while still pictures are being
recorded.
≥ While recording motion pictures or during
the PRE-REC operation, image quality is
different from ordinary still pictures so that
motion picture recording takes preference
over still picture recording.
≥ If simultaneous recording is used while
recording a motion picture, the recordable
time remaining will shorten. If the unit is
turned off or the mode switch operated,
the recordable time remaining may
lengthen.

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Intelligent auto mode

The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you
want to record.

MANUAL
FOCUS

Intelligent auto/manual/manual focus switch
Slide this switch to change intelligent auto mode/manual mode/manual focus
mode.
≥ Please refer to page 61 about manual mode, page 64 about manual focus mode.

Mode

Scene

Effect

Scenery

Recording outdoors

The whole landscape will be recorded
vividly without whiting out the background
sky, which may be very bright.

Spotlight

Under a spotlight

Very bright object is recorded clearly.

Macro

Recording zooming in
on a flower etc.

This allows recording while going near to
the object of recording.

Normal

Other situations

Contrast is adjusted automatically for
clear image.

*1 In motion picture recording mode only
*2 In still picture recording mode only
≥ Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired mode.
≥ The zoom microphone is set to [OFF] in the intelligent auto mode. (l 54)

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∫ Intelligent auto mode

Auto focus

When switching to intelligent auto mode, the
auto white balance and auto focus operate
and automatically adjust the colour balance
and focusing.
Depending on the brightness of the subject
etc., the aperture and shutter speed are
automatically adjusted for an optimum
brightness.
≥ Colour balance and focus may not be
adjusted automatically depending on light
sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust
these settings. (l 62, 64)

The unit focuses automatically.
≥ Auto focus does not work correctly in the
following situations. Record pictures in the
manual focus mode. (l 64)
j Recording distant and close-up objects
at the same time
j Recording a subject behind dirty or
dusty window
j Recording a subject that is surrounded
by objects with glossy surfaces or by
highly reflective objects

Automatic white balance
The illustration shows the range over which
automatic white balance functions.
2)

10 000K
9 000K
8 000K
7 000K

6 000K
4)

5 000K
5)

4 000K
6)

3 000K
7)

2 000K

8)
9)

1 000K

The effective range of automatic white
balance adjustment on this unit
2) Blue sky
3) Cloudy sky (rain)
4) Sunlight
5) White fluorescent lamp
6) Halogen light bulb
7) Incandescent light bulb
8) Sunrise or sunset
9) Candlelight
If the automatic white balance is not
functioning normally, adjust the white
balance manually. (l 62)

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Motion picture/Still
picture playback

≥ You can also perform operations by touch operation. (l 23)

1
2

Change the mode to

Select the play mode select icon
A using the cursor button, then
press the button in the centre.

Select [VIDEO] or [PICTURE]
and press the button in the
centre.

Select the scene or the still
picture to be played back and
press the button in the centre.

≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by
using
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Select the playback operation by
selecting the operation icon and
press the button in the centre.

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0h00m00s

≥ Select F / F and press the button in the
centre to display/not-display the operation
icon.


A Operation icon

Motion picture playback
1/;:
6:
5:
∫:
1:

Playback/Pause
Rewind playback
Fast forward playback
Stops the playback and shows
the thumbnails.
Displays the direct playback
bar. (l 66)

Still picture playback
1/;:

2;:
;1:
∫:

Slide show (playback of the still
pictures in numerical order)
start/pause.
Plays back the previous picture.
Plays back the next picture.
Stops the playback and shows
the thumbnails.

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∫ Change the thumbnail display
While the thumbnail is displayed, the
thumbnail display changes in the following
order if the zoom lever or sub zoom lever are
operated to
(T) side or
(W) side.
20 scenes () 9 scenes () 1 scene ()
Time frame index* (l 67)

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∫ Speaker/Headphone volume
adjustment
Operate the volume lever or the sub zoom
lever to adjust the speaker/headphone
volume during motion picture playback.
T

T
T

W
T

* Time frame index can only set in motion
picture playback mode.
≥ 9 scenes display returns if the unit is
turned off or the mode is changed.
≥ When the thumbnail display is changed to
1 scene during motion picture playback,
the recording date and time can be
checked. Similarly, when the thumbnail
display is changed to 1 still picture during
still picture playback, the recording date
and file number can be checked.

Towards “r(T)”:
Increases the volume
Towards “s(W)”:
Decreases the volume
≥ Sound will be heard only during normal
playback.
≥ If pause play is continued for 5 minutes,
the screen returns to the thumbnails.
≥ The elapsed time for playback indication
will be reset to “0h00m00s” each scene.

Motion picture compatibility
≥ This unit is based on the AVCHD format.
≥ The video signal that can be played back on this unit is 1920k1080/50i,
1920k1080/25p, 1440k1080/50i or 720k576/50i.
≥ This unit may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded or created on other
products, and other products may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded
on this unit, even if the products support AVCHD.

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 of still pictures supported by this unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted
files will be played back.)
≥ This unit may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded or created on other
products and other products may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded on
this unit.

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Using the menu screen

≥ You can also perform operations by touch operation. (l 23)

(sub menu button) functions
in the same manner as
MENU (menu button).

1
2

Press the MENU button.

Select the desired item, then
press the button in the centre
to enter the setting.

Select [EXIT], then press the
button in the centre or press
the MENU button to exit the
menu setting.

Select the desired top menu A
using the cursor button, then
press the cursor button right or
press the button in the centre.

Select the submenu item B, then
press the cursor button right or
press the button in the centre.

∫ About

guide display

After selecting
and press the button in
the centre, selecting the submenus and
items and press the button in the centre will
cause function descriptions and settings
confirmation messages to appear.
≥ After the messages have been displayed,
the guide display is cancelled.
≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by
using
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Using the Setup Menu

≥ The items displayed differ depending on the position and settings of the mode switch.

Select the menu.
MENU

: [SETUP] # desired setting

[DISPLAY]

[OFF]/[ON]

The screen display can be changed to [OFF] (a portion of information displayed) or [ON] (all
information displayed).

[EXT. DISPLAY]

[OFF]/[SIMPLE]/[DETAIL]

Please refer to page 78.

[CLOCK SET]
Please refer to page 25.

[SET WORLD TIME]
It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home
region and the travel destination.

Select [SET WORLD TIME] using the cursor button and press the button in
the centre.

≥ If the clock is not set, adjust the clock to the current time. (l 25)
≥ When the [HOME] (your home region) is not set, the message appears. Select [ENTER]
and press the button in the centre, then proceed to step 3.
2 (Only when setting your home region)

Select [HOME] and press the button in the centre.
≥ Select [ENTER] and press the button in the centre.
3 (Only when setting your home region)

Select your home region using the
cursor button right or left, then select
[ENTER] and press the button in the
centre.
≥ Select [SUMMER TIME SET] and press the
button in the centre to set daylight saving
time.
appears and the summer time
setting is turned on; the time difference
from GMT is set forward by one hour.
Select [SUMMER TIME SET] and press the
button in the centre again to return to the
normal time setting.

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
A The current time
B The time difference from GMT
(Greenwich Mean Time)

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(Only when setting the region of your travel destination)

Select [DESTINATION] and press the button in the centre.
≥ Select [ENTER] and press the button in the centre.
≥ When the home region is set for the first time, the screen for selecting home/travel
destination appears after setting the home region successively. If the home region has
already been set once, execute the menu operation for step 1.
5 (Only when setting the region of your travel
destination)


Select your travel destination using
the cursor button right or left, then
select [ENTER] and press the button
in the centre.

≥ Select [SUMMER TIME SET] and press the
button in the centre to set daylight saving
time.
appears and the summer time
setting is turned on. The travel destination
time and time difference from the home
region time are set forward by one hour.
Select [SUMMER TIME SET] and press the
button in the centre again to return to the
normal time setting.
≥ Close the setting by pressing the MENU button.
destination is indicated.


C The local time at the selected
travel destination
D The time difference between
the travel destination and the
home region

appears and the time of the travel

To return the display to the home setting
Set the home region using step 1 to 3, and close the setting by selecting [EXIT], then press
the button in the centre or pressing the MENU button.
≥ If you cannot find your travel destination in the area shown on the screen, set it by using
the time difference from your home region.

[DATE/TIME]

[OFF]/[D/T]/[DATE]

It is possible to change the date and time display mode.

[DATE FORMAT]

[Y/M/D]/[M/D/Y]/[D/M/Y]

It is possible to change the date format.

[ECONOMY]

[OFF]/[5 MINUTES]

When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to
save battery life.
≥ The power save function will not activate when:
j connected to AC adaptor
j using the USB cable for PC etc.
j PRE-REC is used

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[OFF]/[ON]

The unit is put into recording pause approx. 1 second when the unit is turned on with the
mode set to
or
.
≥ Depending on the recording conditions, start time may be longer than 1 second.
≥ In the quick power on mode, the zoom magnification becomes 1k.

[REC LAMP]

[OFF]/[ON]

The recording lamp lights up during recording. When this is set to [OFF], it does not light
during recording.

[ALERT SOUND]

[OFF]/

Touch screen operation, start and stop of recording and unit on/off can be confirmed with this
sound.
(Volume low)/
(Volume high)
2 Beeps for 4 times
When an error occurs. Check the sentence displayed on the screen. (l 99)

[LCD SET]
It adjusts brightness and colour density on the LCD monitor.
≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.

1
2

Select [LCD SET] using the cursor button and press the button in the centre.
Select the desired setting item and press the button in the centre.

[BRIGHTNESS]:
Brightness of the LCD monitor
[COLOUR]:
Colour level of the LCD monitor

3
4

Adjust settings using the cursor button
right or left.
Select [ENTER] and press the button in the
centre.

≥ Select [EXIT] and press the button in the centre or press the MENU button to exit the menu
screen.

[EVF SET]
It adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder.
≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
1 Select [EVF SET] using the cursor button and press the button in the centre.

Adjust settings using the cursor button right or left.

≥ Adjust while checking the picture in the viewfinder.

Select [ENTER] and press the button in the centre.

≥ Select [EXIT] and press the button in the centre or press the MENU button to complete the
setting.

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[576i]/[1080i]

Please refer to page 79.

[HDMI RESOLUTION]

[AUTO]/[1080i]/[576p]

Please refer to page 79.

[VIERA Link]

[OFF]/[ON]

Please refer to page 80.

[TV ASPECT]

[16:9]/[4:3]

Please refer to page 78.

[INITIAL SET]
Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition.
≥ Settings for [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed.

[FORMAT CARD]
Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be
erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. (l 84)
≥ When formatting is complete, select [EXIT] and press the button in the centre to exit the
message screen.
≥ Perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be disposed/
transferred. (l 109)
≥ Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card, while formatting. Do not expose the unit to
vibrations or shock.
Use this unit to format media.
Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card may
not be used on this unit.

[CARD STATUS]
The amount of space left on the SD card can be checked.
(Only when the mode is at the
)
≥ Select [EXIT] and press the button in the centre or press the MENU button to close the indication.
≥ The SD card requires some space to store information and manage system files, so the
actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value. The usable space is generally
calculated as 1 GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. The capacities of this unit, PCs and software are
expressed as 1 GB=1,024k1,024k1,024=1,073,741,824 bytes. Therefore, the indicated
value of the capacity appears to be smaller.
≥ Check the remaining recordable time for motion pictures in motion picture recording mode.
(l 29)

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[CALIBRATION]
Perform the touch screen calibration if a different object to the one touched is selected.
≥ This function can be performed only by touch operation.

1
2

Open the LCD monitor.
Touch [CALIBRATION].

≥ Touch [ENTER].

Touch the [_] that appears on the screen with the supplied stylus pen.

≥ Touch [_] in sequence (up left # down left # down right # up right # centre).

Touch [ENTER].

≥ Calibration cannot be performed when the LCD monitor is turned 180o.

[LANGUAGE]

[English]/[ 中文 ]/[ ΔϴΑήόϟ΍ ]/[ ̶γέΎϓ ]/[ภาษาไทย]/[fgUnh]

You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen.

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Zoom in/out function

The default setting of the [ZOOM MODE] is [i.Zoom 23k]. It can be extended to a maximum
of 23k during motion picture recording mode. (l 52)

¬ Change the mode to

T
T
W

Zoom lever/Sub zoom lever
T side:
Close-up recording (zoom in)
W side:
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
≥ The zoom speed varies
depending on the range over
which the zoom lever is moved.
≥ The sub zoom lever are useful for
making fine adjustments to the
zoom magnification.

Extra optical zoom
When in still picture recording mode, it is possible to zoom up to a maximum of 40k without
degrading the picture quality by setting the picture size to [ 4:3 0.3M]. (l 59)

∫ Extra optical zoom mechanism
When you set the picture size to [ 4:3 0.3M], the maximum [ 4:3 2.9M] area is cropped to the
centre [ 4:3 0.3M] area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect.
≥ If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound may
be recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly.
≥ When the zoom magnification is 20k, the subjects are focused at about 1.2 m or more.
≥ When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm away
from the lens.
≥ The zoom speed does not vary when operating with the sub zoom lever.

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Image stabilizer function

Use the image stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording.
This unit is equipped with HYBRID O.I.S.
HYBRID O.I.S. is a hybrid of optical and electrical image stabilizer.

¬ Change the mode to

∫ Motion picture recording mode
MENU

: [RECORD SETUP] # [O.I.S.] # [ON] or [OFF]

≥ When recording with a tripod in motion picture recording mode, we recommend that you
set to [OFF].
(When [O.I.S.] is set to [ON])
MENU

: [RECORD SETUP] # [HYBRID O.I.S.] # [ON] or [OFF]

When set to [ON], you can further improve image stabilization for recording while walking, or
holding the unit and recording a distant subject with zoom.
≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥ When [HYBRID O.I.S.] is [ON],
is displayed. When [OFF],
is displayed.

∫ Still picture recording mode
MENU

: [RECORD SETUP] # [O.I.S.] # [OFF]/[MODE1]/[MODE2]

[OFF]:
Cancel the setting.
[MODE1]:
The function works all the time.
[MODE2]:
The function works when the
button is pressed. We recommend you are recording
yourself or recording with a tripod in still picture recording mode.
≥ When [O.I.S.] is [MODE1],
is displayed. When [O.I.S.] is [MODE2],
is
displayed.

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Optical image stabilizer lock
In motion picture recording mode, you can further improve optical image stabilization by
touching and holding O.I.S. LOCK icon. With this function, you can further reduce the effects
of the shake that tends to occur when using zoom.
≥ This function can be performed only by touch operation.

A O.I.S. LOCK icon
≥ Open the LCD monitor before using this function.
≥ Set [O.I.S.] to [ON] to switch the image stabilizer to ON.
≥
is displayed while you are touching icon.
≥ Optical image stabilizer lock is released when you remove your finger from the icon.
≥ Operation icon will disappear when no function is performed for a specific period of time if
[DISPLAY] is set to [OFF]. Touch the screen to display it again.

∫ Setting to display/not-display the O.I.S. LOCK icon
MENU

: [RECORD SETUP] # [O.I.S. LOCK DISPLAY] # [ON] or [OFF]

≥ Stabilization may not be possible under strong shaking conditions.
≥ To record while moving the unit quickly, release optical image stabilizer lock.

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Power LCD

This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors.
≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.

POWER
LCD

Power LCD button
Each time the POWER LCD button is pressed, the indication changes by one setting in
the following order.
No display (Normal) # -1 (Makes less bright) # A *(Automatic adjustment) #
+2

(Makes even brighter) # +1 (Makes brighter)

* It is not displayed in the manual mode or in the playback mode.

≥ When the AC adaptor is in use, the LCD monitor is set to +1 automatically.
≥ The recordable time will become shorter when you use this unit with the LCD monitor lit up.

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Recording functions of
operation icons

Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded.

¬ Change the mode to

Select
using the cursor
button and press the button in
the centre to display the
operation icons on the screen.
F

(e.g. Backlight compensation)

Select an operation icon and
press the button in the centre.

F
F

≥ Select 1 at the bottom right of the screen
and press the button in the centre to
change the page.
≥ Select F / F and press the button in
the centre to display/not-display the
operation icon.

≥ Select the operation icon and press the
button in the centre again to cancel the
function.

Operation icons
Fade*1
Intelligent contrast control*1, 2

PRE-REC

PRE-REC*1
Intelligent exposure*2, 3
Backlight compensation
Soft skin mode*2
Tele macro
Guideline
Colour night view*1, 2
Headphone volume adjustment*4

*1 It is not displayed in still picture
recording mode.
*2 It is not displayed in the intelligent auto
mode.
*3 It is not displayed in motion picture
recording mode.

*4 It is displayed only when a headphone is
connected to the headphone output
terminal.
≥ If you turn off the unit or change the mode
to
, PRE-REC, backlight
compensation, colour night view and tele
macro functions are cancelled.
≥ If you turn off the unit, the fade function is
cancelled.
≥ It is possible to set from the menu.
(Except for the PRE-REC)
≥ After setting [DISPLAY] to [OFF] if no
operation is performed for a few seconds,
the operation icon disappears. Press any
cursor button to display the icon again.

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Fade
When you start recording, the image/audio gradually
appears. (Fade in)
When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually
disappears. (Fade out)
≥ The fade setting is cancelled when the recording stops.

(Fade in)

∫ To select the colour for fade in/out
MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOUR] #
[WHITE] or [BLACK]

(Fade out)

≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white).

Intelligent contrast control
This brightens parts that are in shadow and difficult to see and suppresses white
saturation in bright parts at the same time. Both bright and dark parts can be recorded
clearly.
≥ If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not
be clear.

PRE-REC

PRE-REC
This prevents you from missing a shot.

This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds
before the recording start/stop button is pressed.
≥ PRE-REC appears on the screen.
≥ Aim the unit at the subject beforehand.
≥ There is no beep sound.
≥ PRE-REC is cancelled in the following cases.
j If you change the mode.
j If you remove the SD card.
j If you press the MENU button.
j If you turn the unit off.
j If you start recording.
j After 3 hours have passed
≥ After setting PRE-REC, if recording starts in less than 3 seconds, motion pictures taken
3 seconds before pressing the recording start/stop button cannot be recorded.
≥ Images displayed on the thumbnail in playback mode will differ from the motion pictures
displayed at the start of playback.

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Intelligent exposure
This brightens dark parts so the image can be recorded clearly.
≥ If there are extremely dark parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be
clear.

Backlight compensation
This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject.

Soft skin mode
This makes skin colours appear softer for a more attractive appearance.
This is more effective if you record a person closely from the torso up.
≥ If the background or anything else in the scene has colours similar to the skin colour, they
will also be smoothed.
≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.
≥ If you record a person in the distance, the face may not be recorded clearly. In this case,
cancel soft skin mode or zoom in on the face (close-up) to record.

Tele macro
A more impressive image can be obtained by focusing on the object only in close-up
and shading off the background.
≥ The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 50 cm.
≥ If the magnification is 20k or less, then it is automatically set to 20k.
≥ The tele macro function is cancelled when the zoom magnification becomes lower than
20k.

Guideline
You can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures
and still pictures. The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the
composition.

∫ Selecting the type of Guideline
#

# Setting cancelled

≥ The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded.

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Colour night view
This function allows you to record colour images in very low light situations.
(Minimum required illumination: approx. 1 lx)
≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed.
≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may become washed out for a while.
≥ Bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.
≥ Using a tripod is recommended.
≥ In darker areas, auto focus may focus a bit slower. This is normal.

Headphone volume adjustment
Adjust the volume of the headphone using the
cursor button right or left while recording.
≥ Press the cursor button down to complete the
setting.
F

≥ It is possible to adjust the volume of the headphone by using
(Increase the volume)/
(Decrease the volume) while recording. (When the LCD monitor is in use)
≥ Actual volume to be recorded does not change.

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Recording functions of
menus

[SCENE MODE]
When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter
speeds and apertures.
≥ Change the mode to
or
.
≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 61)
MENU

: [RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting

[OFF]:

Cancel the setting

5Sports:

To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback
and pause of playback

Portrait:

To make people stand out against the background

Spotlight:

Improved quality when subject is brightly illuminated.

Snow:

Improved image quality when shooting on snowy locations.

Beach:

To make blue in the sea or sky vibrant

Sunset:

To make red in the sunrise or sunset vibrant

Fireworks:

To capture the fireworks in the night sky beautifully

Scenery:

For spatial scenery

Low light:

For dark scenes, such as at dusk
(In motion picture recording mode only)

Night scenery:

To capture the evening or night scenery beautifully.

Night portrait:

To capture a person and the background brightly.
(In still picture recording mode only)

≥ (Sports/Portrait/Spotlight/Snow/Beach/
Sunset/Scenery)
j The shutter speed is 1/6 or more in still
picture recording mode.
≥ (Sunset/Low light)
j The shutter speed is 1/25 or more in
motion picture recording mode.
≥ (Sunset/Fireworks/Scenery/Night
scenery)
j Image may get blurry when close object
is recorded.

≥ (Sports)
j During normal playback, the image
movement may not look smooth.
j Colour and screen brightness may
change under indoor lighting.
j If the brightness is insufficient, the
sports mode does not function. The
display flashes.
≥ (Portrait)
j Colour and screen brightness may
change under indoor lighting.

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≥ (Fireworks)
j The shutter speed is 1/25.
j Image may get washed out when
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≥ (Night scenery/Night portrait)
j The shutter speed is 1/2 or more in still
picture recording mode.
j It is recommended using a tripod.

[ZOOM MODE]
Set the maximum zoom ratio for the motion picture recording mode.
≥ Change the mode to
.
MENU

: [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting

[i.Zoom OFF]:

Up to 20k

[i.Zoom 23k]:

This zoom function allows you to maintain high-definition
picture quality. (Up to 23k)

[D.Zoom 50k]:

Digital zoom (Up to 50k)

[D.Zoom 1200k]:

Digital zoom (Up to 1200k)

≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded.
≥ This function cannot be used in still picture recording mode.

[REC MODE]
Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded.
≥ Change the mode to
.
MENU

: [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting

(1920k1080)

(720k576)

[HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE]





[SA]/[SX]





A Image quality prioritised
B Recording time prioritised
≥ Recordable time using the battery (l 17)
≥ This function’s default setting is [HA] mode.
≥ Please refer to page 112 about approximate recordable time.
≥ When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly, or when a fast-moving subject is recorded
(particularly when recording in [HE]/[SX] mode), mosaic-type noise may appear at
playback.

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[REC ASPECT]
You can select an aspect ratio for the video you record.
≥ Change the mode to
.
≥ Set [REC MODE] to [SA] or [SX]. (l 52)
MENU

: [RECORD SETUP] # [REC ASPECT] # desired setting

[16:9]:

Aspect ration of high-definition television, etc.

[4:3]:

Aspect ration of 4:3 television

[AGS]
If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position while
recording motion pictures, it is automatically put into recording pause.
≥ Change the mode to
.
MENU

: [RECORD SETUP] # [AGS] # [ON]

≥ The AGS function may activate and cause the unit to pause the recording if you are
recording a subject right above or right below you.

[Digital Cinema Colour]
Recording motion pictures with more vivid colours, using x.v.Colour™ technology.
≥ Change the mode to
.
≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 61)
MENU

: [RECORD SETUP] # [Digital Cinema Colour] # [ON]

≥ For more realistic colours, use an HDMI mini cable with a TV that supports the
x.v.Colour™.
≥ This function cannot be used when set to intelligent auto mode.
≥ When motion pictures recorded while this function is turned [ON] are played back
with a TV not compatible with x.v.Colour™, colours may not be reproduced properly.
≥ To play back images recorded in the digital cinema colour with vivid colours of wider colour
ranges, a device compatible with x.v.Colour™ is required. When these images are played
back with devices other than ones compatible with x.v.Colour™, it is recommended to
record the images after this function is turned [OFF].
≥ x.v.Colour™ is a name for devices that are compatible with the xvYCC format, an
international standard for expanded colour in motion pictures, and that follow the rules for
signal transmission.

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[WIND NOISE CANCELLER]
This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the
realism.
≥ Change the mode to
.
≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 61)
MENU

: [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND NOISE CANCELLER] # [ON]

≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥ When changing to intelligent auto mode, [WIND NOISE CANCELLER] is set to [ON], and
the setting cannot be changed.
≥ You may not see the full effect depending on the recording conditions.
≥ If wind sound cannot be reduced with the wind noise canceller function alone, set
[BASS SETTING] to [LOWCUT]. (l 56)

[ZOOM MIC]
Directivity of the microphone is interlocked with the zoom operation. Sounds near the front of
the unit are recorded more clearly if you zoom in (close-up) and surrounding sounds are
recorded more realistically if you zoom out (wide angle).
≥ Change the mode to
.
≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 61)
MENU

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[MIC LEVEL]
When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones and the external microphone
terminal can be adjusted.
≥ Change the mode to
.
≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 61)

Select the menu.
MENU

: [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting

[AUTO]:
[SETr

AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted
automatically.
]/[SET]:

(When [SETr

The desired recording level can be set.
]/[SET] is selected)

Adjust the microphone input level
using the cursor button right or left.
≥ Select
using the cursor button and press
the cursor button in the centre to activate/
disactivate AGC. When AGC is activated, the
icon is surrounded by yellow and the amount
A Left
of sound distortion can be reduced. When
B Right
AGC is disactivated, natural recording can be
C Microphone input level
performed.
≥ Adjust the microphone input level so that the
last 2 bars of the gain value are not red.
(Otherwise, the sound is distorted.) Select a lower setting for microphone input level.

Select [ENTER] using the cursor button and press the button in the centre to
determine the microphone input level, then select [EXIT] and press the
button in the centre.

≥
(Microphone input level meter) is displayed on the screen.
≥ When changing to intelligent auto mode, the setting is fixed to [AUTO] and cannot be
changed.
≥ When [ZOOM MIC] is [ON], the volume will be different depending on the zoom rate.
≥ The microphone input level meter shows the larger of the inputs from the 2 built-in
microphones.
≥ You cannot record with the audio completely muted.

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[BASS SETTING]
Change the lower setting of the built-in microphone according to your choice.
≥ Change the mode to
.
≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 61)
MENU

: [RECORD SETUP] # [BASS SETTING] # desired setting

[0dB]/[+3dB]/[+6dB]/[LOWCUT]
≥ Normally set to [0dB].
≥ Select [+3dB] or [+6dB] to get strong power feeling at bass level.

[PICTURE ADJUST]
Adjust the quality of the image while recording.
Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image.
≥ Change the mode to
or
.
(This setting is retained when you change between motion picture recording mode and still
picture recording mode)
≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 61)

Select the menu.

Select the desired setting items using the cursor button and press the button
in the centre.

: [RECORD SETUP] # [PICTURE ADJUST]

[SHARPNESS]:

Sharpness of the edge

[COLOUR]:

Depth of the colour of the image

[EXPOSURE]:

Brightness of the image

[WB ADJUST]:

Picture colour balance

Adjust settings using the cursor button right or left.

Select [ENTER] and press the button in the centre.

≥ Select [EXIT] and press the button in the centre or press the MENU button to complete the
settings.
≥
appears on the screen.

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[ZEBRA]
Parts where white saturation (colour saturation) is likely to
occur (extremely brightly lit or shiny parts) are displayed with
diagonal lines (zebra pattern).
≥ Change the mode to
or
.
≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode.
(l 61)
MENU

: [RECORD SETUP] # [ZEBRA] # [ON]

A Zebra pattern
≥ You can record an image with little white saturation if you
manually adjust the shutter speed or brightness (iris/gain)
(l 63).
≥ The zebra pattern does not appear on the images actually recorded.

[LUMINANCE]
Displays the luminance level of the centre of the screen (luminance display frame) in %.
It makes the adjustment of the brightness of the object easier, by checking the luminance
level of the object, when recording same object in different surroundings.
Adjust the brightness using [IRIS]. (l 63)
≥ Change the mode to
or
.
≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 61)
MENU

: [RECORD SETUP] # [LUMINANCE] # desired setting

[OFF]:
Cancel the setting.
[ANYTIME]:
Constantly display.
[ON ADJUST]:
Display only when [IRIS] is adjusted. (l 63)

50%

A Luminance display frame
B Luminance level
≥ Luminance level is displayed between [0%] and [99%]. It will be displayed as [99% ] when
it is over 99%.
≥ Luminance is displayed while adjusting [IRIS] even if [DISPLAY] is set to [OFF].

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[HISTOGRAM]
A graph with brightness as horizontal axis and number of pixels at that brightness as vertical
axis is displayed. It is possible to determine the exposure of the whole image by looking at
the distribution in the graph.
Adjust the brightness using [IRIS]. (l 63)
≥ Change the mode to
or
.
≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 61)
MENU

: [RECORD SETUP] # [HISTOGRAM] # desired setting

[OFF]:
Cancel the setting.
[ANYTIME]:
Constantly display.
[ON ADJUST]:
Display only when [IRIS] is adjusted. (l 63)

∫ Example of the display

A Normal
B Dark
C Bright
≥ Histogram is displayed while adjusting [IRIS] even if [DISPLAY] is set to [OFF].

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[PICTURE SIZE]
The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing.
≥ Change the mode to
.
MENU

: [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting

∫ Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio
Aspect ratio will change depending on the picture size.
4:3:

Aspect ratio of 4:3 television

3:2:

Aspect ratio of conventional film camera or prints (such as L-size print)

16:9:

Aspect ratio of high-definition television, etc.
Picture size

Aspect ratio

Extra optical zoom
(l 43)
–*

4:3 2.9M

1952k1464

4:3 0.3M

640k480

3:2 2.8M

2064k1376

3:2

–*

16:9 2.1M

1920k1080

16:9

–*

4:3

40k

* Extra optical zoom cannot be used. The maximum zoom magnification is 20k.

∫ Picture size in motion picture recording mode
Picture size will change depending on recording mode or aspect ratio.
Picture size

Aspect ratio

2.1 M

1920k1080

16:9

0.3M

640k480

4:3

Recording mode
HA/HG/HX/HE
SA/SX
SA/SX

≥ This function’s default settings are [ 4:3 2.9M] in still picture recording mode and
2.1 M (1920k1080) in motion picture recording mode.
≥ The recording will become longer depending on the recording pixels.
≥ Please refer to page 113 about the number of recordable pictures.
≥ When the picture size is [ 4:3 2.9M], [ 4:3 0.3M], [ 3:2 2.8M] or 0.3M (640k480),
black bands may appear on the left and right of the screen.
≥ The edges of still pictures recorded on this unit with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut at
printing. Check the printer or photo studio before printing.

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[QUALITY]
Selecting the picture quality.
≥ Change the mode to
or
MENU

: [PICTURE] # [QUALITY] # desired setting
Still pictures with a high picture quality are recorded.

Priority is given to the number of still pictures recorded. Still pictures are recorded
in normal picture quality.

[SHTR SOUND]
You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.
≥ Change the mode to
.
MENU

: [PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] # [OFF]/

≥ No shutter sound is emitted in motion picture recording mode.

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Advanced

Recording
(Advanced)

¬ Change the mode to

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Manual recording
or

(The white balance, shutter speed, brightness (Iris and Gain) settings are retained when you
change between motion picture recording mode and still picture recording mode.)

Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode.
≥

MNL

appears on the screen.

MANUAL
FOCUS

WB
SHTR
IRIS

SHTR

White balance (l 62)
Manual shutter speed (l 63)
Iris adjustment (l 63)

IRIS

Perform the setting by selecting the desired item to be set with the
cursor button and press the button in the centre.
≥ Select 1 and press the button in the centre to change the page.
≥ Select F / F and press the button in the centre to display/not-display the manual icon.

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White balance
The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the
scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually.
≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 61)

Select [WB] using the cursor
button right or left and press
the button in the centre.

Select white balance mode
using the cursor button up or
down and press the button in
the centre.

≥ To return to auto setting, set to AWB
set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to
intelligent auto mode.

∫ To set the white balance
manually
1

Select
using the cursor button
up or down, fill the screen with a
white subject.
Select the blinking
and press the
button in the centre.

AWB

SHTR

IRIS

≥ Select the optimal mode by confirming the
colour on the screen.
Icon
AWB

Mode/Recording conditions
Auto white balance
adjustment
Sunny mode
Outdoors under a clear sky
Cloudy mode
Outdoors under cloudy sky
Indoor mode 1
Incandescent light, video lights
like in the studio, etc.
Indoor mode 2
Colour fluorescent lamps, sodium
lamps in gymnasiums etc.
Manual adjustment mode
≥ Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium
lamps, some fluorescent lights
≥ Lights used for wedding
receptions at hotels, stage
spotlights in theaters
≥ Sunrise, sunset, etc.

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IRIS

≥ When the screen turns black instantly and
the
display stops flashing and then
lights constantly, the setting is complete.
≥ If the
display continues flashing, the
white balance cannot be set. In this case,
use other white balance modes.
≥ If you turn on the unit with the lens cap
attached, the auto white balance will not
be performed correctly. Always remove
the lens cap before turning on the unit.
≥ When the
display flashes, the manual
white balance previously adjusted is
stored. Whenever recording conditions
change, re-set the white balance.
≥ When setting both the white balance and
the iris/gain, set the white balance first.
≥ AWB is not displayed on the screen
when AWB is being set.

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Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment
Shutter Speed:
Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.
Iris:
Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.
≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 61)

Select [SHTR] or [IRIS] using
the cursor button right or left
and press the button in the
centre.

Adjust settings using the
cursor button up or down and
press the button in the centre.

SHTR : Shutter speed:
1/50 to 1/8000
≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is
faster.
≥ The shutter speed will be set between 1/2
and 1/2000 in still picture recording mode.
IRIS : Iris/Gain value:
CLOSE !# (F16 to F2.0) !# OPEN !# (0dB
to 18dB)
≥ Value closer to [CLOSE] darken the
image.
≥ Value closer to [18dB] brighten the image.
≥ When the iris value is adjusted to brighter
than [OPEN], it changes to the gain value.

≥ To return to auto setting, set the iA/
MANUAL/FOCUS switch to intelligent auto
mode.
≥ When setting both the shutter speed and
the iris/gain value, set the shutter speed
and then set the iris/gain value.

Manual shutter speed adjustment
≥ When the shutter speed is set lower than
1/12 in the still picture recording mode, it
is recommended using a tripod. Also,
white balance cannot be set. The shutter
speed will be set to 1/25 when the unit is
turned on again.
≥ You may see a band of light around the
object that is shining very bright, or having
very high reflection.
≥ During normal playback, image movement
may not look smooth.
≥ If you record an extremely bright object or
record under indoor lighting, colour and
screen brightness may change or a
horizontal line may appear on the screen.
In this case, record in the intelligent auto
mode or set the shutter speed to 1/100 in
areas where the power supply frequency
is 50 Hz, or 1/125 in areas of 60 Hz.
Manual iris/gain adjustment
≥ Luminance level and histogram are
displayed during the iris adjustment.
(l 57, 58)
≥ If the gain value is increased, the noise on
the screen increases.
≥ Depending on the zoom magnification,
there are iris values that are not displayed.

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Advanced

Recording
(Advanced)

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Recording with manual
focus

Perform focus adjustment using the focus ring.
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus.

¬ Change the mode to

(The manual focus setting is retained when you change between motion picture recording
mode and still picture recording mode.)

Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual focus mode, then slide the
iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to FOCUS.
≥ MF appears on the screen.

MANUAL
FOCUS



A Rotate the focus ring to adjust the focus.

(When MF assist function is used)

Select the menu.

MENU : [RECORD SETUP] #
[MF ASSIST] # [ON]

Adjust the focus by rotating
the focus ring.

The in-focus area is displayed in blue. The
normal screen returns approximately
2 seconds after you finish bringing the
subject into focus.
≥ When [MF ASSIST] is [OFF], the blue
area is not displayed.
≥ To restore auto focus, slide the iA/
MANUAL/FOCUS switch to FOCUS again
or set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to
intelligent auto mode.

≥ The blue display does not appear on the
images actually recorded.
F

SHTR

IRIS

B Part displayed in blue

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Advanced
Playback
(Advanced)

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Playback Operations

Motion picture playback using operation icon
For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 34.
Playback operation

Fast forward/
rewind playback

Playback display

During Playback

Slow-motion
playback

During Pause

Frame-by-frame
playback
The motion
picture is
advanced one
frame at a time.

Operating steps
Select 5 using the cursor button and
press the button in the centre during
playback to fast forward.
(Select 6 and press the button in the
centre to rewind.)
≥ The fast forward/rewind speed
increases if you select 5/6 and
press the button in the centre again.
(The display on the screen changes
from 5 to
.)
≥ Normal playback is restored when you select
and press the button in the centre.
With the playback paused, select
and
continue pressing the button in the centre.
(
is for slow rewind playback)
Playback is slow while pressing the button
in the centre.
≥ Normal playback is restored when you select
and press the button in the centre.
≥ When slow-motion pictures are played
back in reverse, they will be shown
continuously at approximately 2/3rd the
speed of normal playback (intervals of
0.5 seconds).
With the playback paused, select
and press the button in the centre.
(Select
and press the button in the
centre to advance the frames one at a
time in the reverse direction.)
≥ Normal playback is restored when you select
and press the button in the centre.
≥ When the frames are advanced one at a
time in the reverse direction, they will be
shown in intervals of 0.5 seconds.

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Playback
operation

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Playback display

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Operating steps
1)
2)

During Playback

Direct playback

Open the LCD monitor.
Touch 1 to display the direct
playback bar A.
3) Touch or drag the direct playback bar.
(l 23)
(This operation can be performed only by
touch operation.)
≥ The playback pauses temporarily and
skips to the touched or dragged
position.
≥ Playback will start by releasing your
touching or dragging finger.
≥ Touch 2 to display the operation icon.

Creating still picture from motion picture
A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture.
Picture size of the still picture to be created will differ depending on the recording mode of the
recorded motion picture.
Recording mode

Aspect ratio

HA/HG/HX/HE

16:9

2.1 M

1920k1080

16:9

0.2 M

640k360

4:3

0.3M

640k480

SA/SX

Picture size after creating still picture

Pause at the scene you want to save as a still picture during
playback.

≥ It is convenient to use slow-motion playback and frame-by-frame playback.

Press the

button.

≥ Date the motion picture was recorded will be registered as date of the still picture.
≥ Quality will be different from the normal still picture.

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Time frame index
An image of one scene is displayed as a thumbnail at set search condition. Scene can be
played back from any midway point of the scene you wish to see.
≥ Operate the zoom lever or the sub zoom lever to
(T) side and change over the
thumbnail display to Time frame index. (l 36)

Go to the selected search condition using
the cursor button, and press the button in
the centre.

≥ Next (previous) scene can be displayed by using
/
.

Select the desired search condition and
press the button in the centre.

A Selected search
condition
B Scene selection

[3 SECONDS]/[6 SECONDS]/[12 SECONDS]/
[MINUTES]

(When [MINUTES] is selected)

Set the time using the cursor button
up or down.

≥ It can be set up to a maximum of 60 minutes.
≥ Select [ENTER] and press the button in the
centre.

Select the thumbnail to be played back and press the button in the
centre.

≥ Next (previous) thumbnail can be displayed by using

Repeat playback
Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes.
MENU

: [VIDEO SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] # [ON]

The
indication appears on the full screen views.
≥ All the scenes are played back repeatedly. (When playing back motion pictures by date, all
the scenes on the selected date are played back repeatedly.)

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Resuming the previous playback
If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was
stopped.
MENU

: [VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON]

If playback of a motion picture is stopped,
scene.

appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped

≥ The memorised resume position is cleared if you turn off the unit or change the mode. (The
setting of [RESUME PLAY] does not change.)

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Advanced
Playback
(Advanced)

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Various playback
functions

Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date
The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession.

Select the date select icon using the
cursor button and press the button in
the centre.



A Date select icon

Select the playback date and press the
button in the centre.

The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails.

Select the scene or the still picture to be played back and press the
button in the centre.

≥ Playing back of all the scenes or the still pictures returns if the unit is turned off or the mode
is changed.
≥ Even if scenes are recorded on the same day, they are grouped separately in the following
cases. –1, –2... is added after the recording date displayed on the screen.
j When the number of scenes exceeds 99
j When switching between scenes recorded using [HA], [HG], [HX] or [HE] and scenes
recorded using [SA] or [SX] in playback mode
j When the media is repaired
≥ Even if still pictures are recorded on the same day, they are grouped separately in the
following cases.
j When the number of still pictures exceeds 999
≥
is displayed after the date in the list by date for the still pictures created from the motion
picture. (l 66)

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Changing the playback settings and playing back the
slide show

Select
using the cursor
button and press the button in
the centre.

Select the desired item and press the button in the centre.

[DATE SETUP]:

Select the date to be played back.

[SLIDES INTERVAL]:

Selects the interval between still pictures at playback.

[MUSIC SELECT]:

Select the music to be played on playback.

(When [DATE SETUP] is selected)

Select the playback date and
press the button in the centre.

(When [SLIDES INTERVAL] is selected)

Select the interval of playback for the slide show and press the
button in the centre.
[SHORT]:

Approx. 1 second

[NORMAL]:

Approx. 5 seconds

[LONG]:

Approx. 15 seconds

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(When [MUSIC SELECT] is selected)

Select the desired sound and
press the button in the centre.
≥ To adjust the volume of music during
playback of the slide show or audio testing,
operate the volume lever or the sub zoom
lever. (l 36)
≥ Select [ENTER] and press the button in the centre.

(To test the music audio)

Select [START], then press the button in the centre and start the
audio testing.
≥ Select the other music option and press the button in the centre to change the music to be
tested.
≥ When you select [STOP] and press the button in the centre, the music playback stops.

4
5

Select [START] and press the button in the centre.
Select the playback operation. (l 34)

≥ When the playback is finished or stopped, the screen to select [REPLAY], [SELECT
AGAIN] or [EXIT] is displayed. Select the desired item and press the button in the centre.

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Advanced
Editing

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Deleting scenes/still
pictures

Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate
confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion.

¬ Change the mode to

∫ Deleting multiple scenes/still pictures from the thumbnail display

Select the menu.
MENU

: [EDIT SCENE] or [PHOTO SETUP] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT]

≥ When [ALL SCENES] is selected, all the scenes or still pictures on the media will be
deleted.
(In case of playing back scenes or still pictures by date, all the scenes or still pictures on
the selected date will be deleted.)
≥ Protected scenes/still pictures cannot be deleted.

(When [SELECT] is selected in step 1)

Select the scene/still picture to be deleted and press the button in
the centre.

≥ When the button in the centre is pressed, the scene/still picture is selected and
appears on the thumbnail. Select the scene/still picture again and press the button in the
centre to cancel the operation.
≥ Up to 99 scenes can be selected to be deleted.

(When [SELECT] is selected in step 1)

Select [Delete], then press the button in the centre.

≥ To continuously delete other scenes/still pictures, repeat steps 2-3.

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When you stop deleting halfway
Select [CANCEL], then press the button in the centre or press the MENU button while
deleting.
≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is cancelled
cannot be restored.

To complete editing
Press the MENU button.
≥ Scenes which cannot be played back (the thumbnails are displayed as
) cannot be
deleted.
≥ In case of [ALL SCENES], the deletion may take time if there are many scenes or still pictures.
≥ If you delete scenes recorded on other products or still pictures conforming to DCF
standard with this unit, all the data related to the scenes/still pictures may be deleted.
≥ When still pictures recorded on an SD card by other products are deleted, a still picture
(other than JPEG) that cannot be played back on this unit may be erased.

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Dividing a scene to partially delete
To delete an unnecessary portion of a scene, first divide the scene and then delete the
unnecessary portion.
≥ Change the mode to
.
≥ Select the play mode select icon and press the button in the centre to select [VIDEO]
(l 34)

Select the menu.
MENU

2
3

: [EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE] # [SET]

Select the scene to be divided and press the button in the centre.
Select
and press the button in the
centre to set the dividing point.

0h00m00s

≥ Using slow-motion playback or frame-by-frame
playback makes it easy to search for the point where
you want to divide the scene. (l 65)
≥ Select [YES] and press the button in the centre to
continue dividing the same scene. To continue dividing other scenes, select [NO] and
press the button in the centre and repeat steps 2-3.

4
5

Press the MENU button to complete dividing.
Delete the unnecessary scene. (l 72)

To delete all the divided points
[DIVIDE] # [CANCEL ALL]
≥ The scenes that were deleted after division cannot be recovered.
≥ You cannot divide a scene if the number of scenes of a given date would exceed
99 scenes.
≥ It may not be possible to divide scenes with a short recording time.
≥ Data that has been recorded or edited on another device cannot be divided and the divided
points cannot be deleted.

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Protecting scenes/still pictures
Scenes/still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake.
(Even if you protect some scenes/still pictures, formatting the media will delete them.)
≥ Change the mode to
.

Select the menu.
MENU

: [VIDEO SETUP] or [PHOTO SETUP] # [SCENE PROTECT]

Select the scene/still picture to be protected and press the button in
the centre.

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Advanced
With a TV

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Watching Video/Pictures
on your TV

Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals.
Image quality may vary with the connected terminals.
1 High quality
2 HDMI terminal
3 Component
terminal
4 Video terminal
≥ Use the supplied component cable and AV cable. Use of the following Panasonic HDMI
cables is recommended to connect the unit to the HDMI terminal.
≥ HDMI is the interface for digital devices. If you connect this unit to a HDMI compatible high
definition TV and then play back the recorded high definition images, you can enjoy them
in high resolution with high quality sound.

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Connect this unit to a TV.
A HDMI cable (optional)
≥ Be sure to connect to the
HDMI terminal.
B Component cable
(supplied)
C AV cable (supplied)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT L– AUDIO –R
OUT



Picture quality
1 High definition images
when connecting to
HDMI terminal
2 High definition images
when connecting to
component terminal
compatible with 1080i
Standard images
when connecting to
component terminal
compatible with 576i
3 Standard images
when connecting to
video terminal

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT L– AUDIO –R
OUT


≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go.
≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI cable (RP-CDHG15, RP-CDHG30, RP-CDHG50;
optional).
≥ Do not use any other component cables except the supplied one.
≥ When connecting to the component terminal of the TV, the yellow plug of the AV cable is
not required.
≥ Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.

Select the video input on the TV.

≥ Example:
Select the [HDMI] channel with a HDMI cable.
Select the [Component] channel with a component cable.
Select the [Video 2] channel with an AV cable.
(The name of the channel may differ depending on the connected TV.)
≥ Check the input setting (input switch) and the audio input setting on the TV. (For more
information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)

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to play back.

Cables

Reference items

A HDMI cable (optional)

≥ Connecting with a HDMI cable (l 79)
≥ Playback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™) (l 80)

B Component cable
(supplied)

≥ Connecting with the component cable (l 79)

∫ To watch images on a regular
TV (4:3) or when both sides of
the images do not appear on
the screen
Change the menu setting to display the
images correctly. (Check the TV setting.)
MENU

: [SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] #

[4:3]
Example of images with a 16:9 aspect
ratio on a regular TV (4:3)
[TV ASPECT] setting
[16:9]

[4:3]

≥ If a wide-screen TV is connected, adjust
the aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to the
operating instructions of the TV for
details.)

∫ To display the on-screen
information on the TV
When the menu setting is changed, the
information displayed on the screen
(operation icon and time code etc.) can be
displayed/not displayed on the TV.
MENU : [SETUP] # [EXT. DISPLAY] #
desired setting

[OFF]:
Not displayed
[SIMPLE]*:
Information partially displayed
[DETAIL]:
All information displayed
* This setting is only available in recording
mode.
≥ If the HDMI cable, component cable and
AV cable are connected at the same time,
output will be prioritised in order of the
HDMI cable, component cable and AV
cable.

Refer to the following support site for information about the Panasonic TVs that you
can directly insert an SD card into the SD card slot on the TV and then play it back.
http://panasonic.net/
≥ It may not be possible to play back scenes on the TV depending on the recording mode.
≥ For details on how to play back, please read the operating instructions for the TV.

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Connecting with a HDMI cable
Select the desired method of HDMI output.
MENU

: [SETUP] # [HDMI RESOLUTION] # [AUTO]/[1080i]/[576p]

≥ [AUTO] determines the output resolution automatically based on information from the
connected TV.
If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method
[1080i] or [576p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV. (Please read the
operating instructions for the TV.)
≥ Image will not display on TV for a few seconds in the following cases.
j When switching between scenes recorded using [HA], [HG], [HX] or [HE] and scenes
recorded using [SA] or [SX] in playback mode

Connecting with the component cable
Component output setting can be changed.
MENU

: [SETUP] # [COMPONENT OUT] # desired setting

[576i]:

When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with 576i.
(Playback is in standard quality.)

[1080i]:

When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with
1080i.
(Playback is in high definition quality.)

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Playback using VIERA Link
(HDAVI Control™)

What is the VIERA Link?
≥ This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy
operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a
HDMI cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.)
≥ VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on a HDMI control function using the
standard HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification. Linked operations
with HDMI CEC compatible devices made by other companies are not guaranteed.
When using devices made by other companies that are compatible with VIERA Link,
refer to the operating instructions for the respective devices.
≥ This unit is compatible with VIERA Link Ver.5. VIERA Link Ver.5 is the newest
Panasonic version and is also compatible with existing Panasonic VIERA Link devices.
(As of Dec 2009)

¬ Change the mode to

Select the menu.
MENU

: [SETUP] # [VIERA Link] # [ON]

≥ If you are not using VIERA Link, set to [OFF].

Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link
with a HDMI cable.



HDMI IN

A HDMI cable (optional)
B Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link
≥ It is recommended to connect this unit to an HDMI terminal other than the HDMI1 if there
are 2 or more HDMI input terminals on the TV.
≥ VIERA Link must be activated on the connected TV. (Read the operating instructions of the
TV for how to set etc.)
≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI cable (RP-CDHG15, RP-CDHG30, RP-CDHG50;
optional).

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Operate with the remote control for the TV.
1)

2)








Press the button up, down, left or right to select a scene or still picture to be played back,
and then press the button in the centre to set it.
2) Activate the operation icons that are displayed on TV screen with the remote control for
the TV.
A Operation icons
B Display operation icons
C Cancel operation icons
D Display/Cancel operation icons
≥ The following operations are available by pressing the colour buttons on the remote
control.
j Green: Switching the number of scenes/still pictures in thumbnail display
(9 thumbnails > 20 thumbnails > 9 thumbnails...)
Zoom in on still picture
j Yellow: Deleting scenes/still pictures
j Red: Zoom out from still picture

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∫ Other linked operations
Turning the unit off:
If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power, this unit also turns off.
Automatic input switching:
If you connect with a HDMI cable and then turn on this unit, the input channel on the TV
automatically switches to this unit’s screen. If the TV’s power is in standby status, it will turn
on automatically (if [Set] has been selected for the TV’s [Power on link] setting).
≥ Depending on the HDMI terminal on the TV, the input channel may not switch
automatically. In this case, use the remote control for the TV to switch the input channel.
≥ If you are unsure whether or not the TV and AV amplifier you are using are compatible with
VIERA Link, read the operating instructions for the devices.
≥ Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on
the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the
operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV.
≥ Operation is not possible with a cable that is not based on the HDMI standard.

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Copy/Dubbing
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Dubbing images onto
other video devices

Images played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD recorder or video device.
≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality.
≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.

Change the video input on the
video device and TV that this
unit is connected to.
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT L– AUDIO –R
OUT

≥ The channel set will differ depending
on the terminal to which the unit is
connected.
≥ See the operating instructions of the
video device for details.
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
≥ Do not use any other AV cables
except the supplied one.
A AV cable (supplied)

Connect this unit to a video device and then change the mode to
.

2
3

Start playback on this unit.
Start recording on the connected device.

≥ To stop recording (dubbing), stop playback on this unit after stopping recording on the
recorder.
≥ If the date and time display and function indication are not wanted, cancel them before
dubbing. (l 39, 78)
If the dubbed images are played back on a wide-screen TV, the images may be stretched
vertically.
In this case, refer to the operating instruction of the device you are connecting to or read
the operating instructions of the wide-screen TV and set the aspect ratio to 16:9.

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With a PC
Before using

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What you can do with a
PC

HD Writer AE 2.5S
You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu-ray
discs (BD), DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer AE 2.5S, the software installed in the
supplied CD-ROM.
Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer AE 2.5S (PDF file) for details on how to use it.

∫ Smart wizard
The Smart wizard screen is automatically displayed when you connect this unit to a PC with
HD Writer AE 2.5S installed. (l 92)

Copy to PC:
You can copy motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs.
Copy to disc:
You can copy to disc in high definition picture quality or conventional standard picture quality
(MPEG2 format).
≥ Select the function you wish to use and follow the on-screen instructions for easy copying.
Available function
Copying data to a PC
Copying in BD/AVCHD format

Data type
Motion
picture and
still picture

Copying in DVD-Video format:
≥ Converted to conventional standard quality
(MPEG2 format).
Editing:
Editing motion picture data copied on an HDD of a PC
≥ Title, Transition, Delete partially, Divide Scene
≥ Converting the motion picture data to MPEG2
≥ Converting part of motion picture into still picture
Playing back on a PC:
Play back the motion picture data in high definition
picture quality on a PC.
Formatting discs:
Depending on the type of disc that you use,
formatting is necessary.

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Motion
picture

Software required
CD-ROM
(supplied):
HD Writer AE 2.5S

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Available function

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Data type

Playing back on a PC
Still
picture
Copying still pictures to a PC (l 94)

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Software required
HD Writer AE 2.5S or
Standard Windows
picture viewer or a
commercially available
picture viewer
Windows Explorer

Refer to page 96 if using a Mac.

Important Notice
≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site.

http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
≥ Do not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with HD Writer AE 2.5S in a device
that does not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in
the device. The disc will not play back on devices that do not support the AVCHD
format.
≥ When inserting a disc containing recorded motion pictures into other devices, a
message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed. Do not format the
disc, since deleted data cannot be restored later.
≥ Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device cannot be written to the
software supplied with this unit. To write motion picture data recorded with the
Panasonic High Definition Video Camera sold previously, use the HD Writer supplied
with the unit.
≥ We cannot guarantee operation if you use software other than that supplied to read/write
motion picture.
≥ Do not start the software supplied with this unit and other software at the same time. Close
any other software if you start the software supplied with this unit and close the software
supplied with this unit if you start any other software.

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End User License Agreement
Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.
You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for
the Software defined in this End User
License Agreement (“Agreement”) on
condition that you agree to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee
does not agree to the terms and conditions
of this Agreement, promptly return the
Software to Panasonic Corporation
(“Panasonic”), its distributors or dealers from
which you made the purchase.
Article 1 License
Licensee is granted the right to use the
software, including the information recorded
or described on the CD-ROM, instruction
manuals, and any other media provided to
Licensee (collectively “Software”), but all
applicable rights to patents, copyrights,
trademarks and trade secrets in the
Software are not transferred to Licensee.
Article 2 Use by a Third Party
Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer
or allow any third party, whether free of
charge or not, to use, copy or modify the
Software, except as expressly provided for
in this Agreement.
Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the
Software
Licensee may make a single copy of the
Software in whole or a part solely for backup purpose.
Article 4 Computer
Licensee may use the Software only on one
computer, and may not use it on more than
one computer.

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Article 5 Reverse Engineering,
Decompiling or Disassembly
Licensee may not reverse engineer,
decompile, or disassemble the Software,
except to the extent either of them is
permitted under law or regulation of the
country where Licensee resides. Panasonic,
or its distributors will not be responsible for
any defects in the Software or damage to
Licensee caused by Licensee’s reverse
engineering, decompiling, or disassembly of
the Software.
Article 6 Indemnification
The Software is provided “AS-IS” without
warranty of any kind, either expressed or
implied, including, but not limited to,
warranties of non-infringement,
merchantability and/or fitness for a particular
purpose. Further, Panasonic does not
warrant that the operation of the Software
will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic
or any of its distributors will not be liable for
any damage suffered by Licensee arising
from or in connection with Licensee’s use of
the Software.
Article 7 Export Control
Licensee agrees not to export or re-export to
any country the Software in any form without
the appropriate export licenses under
regulations of the country where Licensee
resides, if necessary.
Article 8 Termination of License
The right granted to Licensee hereunder will
be automatically terminated if Licensee
contravenes any of the terms and conditions
of this Agreement. In this event, Licensee
must destroy the Software and related
documentation together with all the copies
thereof at Licensee’s own expense.

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Operating environment

≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled,
some PCs cannot be used.
≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible
BD/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a BD/DVD.)
≥ Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.
j When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected
through USB hubs or by using extension cables.
j Operation on an upgraded OS.
j Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed.
≥ This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98,
Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows NT and Windows 2000.

∫ Operating environment for HD Writer AE 2.5S
PC

IBM PC/AT compatible PC

Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit) Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit) Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Basic Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Premium Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Business Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Ultimate Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit) Starter
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Home Basic
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Home Premium
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Professional
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Ultimate

CPU

High-Def. (1920k1080)
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz or higher or AMD Athlon 64 X2 DualCore 5200+ or higher
≥ Intel Core 2 Quad 2.6 GHz or higher is recommended when using
the editing function.
Standard-Def. (720k576)
Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz or higher
≥ Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or higher is recommended when using
the editing function.

RAM

Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/2 GB or more (64 bit)
Windows Vista: 1 GB or more
Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)

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Display

High Colour (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended)
Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (1280k1024 pixels
or more recommended)
Windows Vista/Windows 7: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card
(DirectX 10 recommended) with DirectDraw overlay
Windows XP: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card
Compatible with DirectDraw overlay
PCI Express™k16 compatible recommended

Free hard disk
drive space

Ultra DMA — 100 or more
450 MB or more (for installing the software)
≥ When writing to a DVD/BD/SD, more than double the amount of
free space as the disc being created is necessary.

Sound

DirectSound Support

Interface

USB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)]

Other
requirements

Mouse or equivalent pointing device
Internet connection

≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French and Simplified
Chinese.
≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on all BD/DVD drives.
≥ Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows XP
Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and Windows 7 Enterprise.
≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment.
≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-monitor environment.
≥ If using Windows XP, an administrative account user only can use this software. If using
Windows Vista/Windows 7, administrative account and standard account users only can
use this software. (An administrative account user should install and uninstall this
software.)

∫ To use the HD Writer AE 2.5S
You will need a high performance PC depending on the functions to be used. It may not
properly play back or properly operate depending on the environment of the PC used. Refer
to the operating environment and notes.
≥ Operation during the playback may become slow if the CPU or memory is not fulfilling the
requirements of the operating environment.
≥ Always use the most current driver for the video card.
≥ Always make sure there is enough capacity on the HDD in the PC. It may become
inoperable or the operation may stop suddenly if the capacity gets low.

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∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)
PC

IBM PC/AT compatible PC

Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit) Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit) Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Basic Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Premium Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Business Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Ultimate Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Enterprise Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit) Starter
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Home Basic
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Home Premium
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Professional
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Ultimate

CPU

Windows Vista/Windows 7: 1.0 GHz or higher
Windows XP: Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron
400 MHz or higher

RAM

Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/2 GB or more (64 bit)
Windows Vista Home Basic: 512 MB or more
Windows Vista Home Premium/Business/Ultimate/Enterprise:
1 GB or more
Windows XP: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)

Interface

USB port

Other
requirements

Mouse or equivalent pointing device

≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.

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Installation

When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user
name with equivalent authorization. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your
manager.)
≥ Before starting the installation, close all applications that are running.
≥ Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed.
≥ Explanation of operations and screens is based on Windows Vista.

Insert the CD-ROM into the PC.

2
3

Click [Next].

Select where the application is to be
installed, then click [Next].

Select [Yes] or [No] to create shortcut.

≥ The following screen is displayed automatically. Click [Run setup.exe] # [Continue].
≥ When using Windows 7 or if the following screen is not displayed automatically, select
[Start] # [Computer] (or double-click on [Computer] on the desktop), and then double-click
[PANASONIC].

Read the [End User License Agreement], then place a check beside
[I accept the terms of the license agreement] if you agree to them
and click [Next].

≥ A message regarding the playback in the environment
used may be displayed depending on the performance
of the PC used. Click [OK] after confirming.

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When installation is complete, some notes will appear.

Check the contents, then close the window.
Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer
now.], then click [Finish].

The PC must be rebooted for the
application to work.

∫ Uninstalling HD Writer AE 2.5S
Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require.

Select [Start] #
[Control Panel] #
[Uninstall a Program].

Select [HD Writer AE 2.5S], then
click [Uninstall].

≥ Proceed with the uninstallation by following
the on-screen instructions.
≥ After uninstalling the software, be sure to
reboot the PC.

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Connecting to a PC

≥ Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed.
≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC.

A USB cable (supplied)

Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.

≥ It is possible to use it connected to the PC with the batteries only, but you will not be able to
write data into the unit.

Turn on the unit.

≥ This function is available in all modes.

Connect this unit to a PC.

≥ The USB function selection screen will appear.

Touch [PC] on the screen of this unit.

≥ The Smart wizard screen is automatically displayed when HD Writer AE 2.5S is installed.
≥ This unit is automatically recognised as an external drive of the PC. (l 94)
≥ When you select an option other than [PC], reconnect the USB cable.
≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen
to turn the LCD monitor on.

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≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed
with any other USB cables.)
≥ When the unit is connected to a PC it cannot be turned off.
Disconnect the USB cable, before turning this unit off.
≥ Do not disconnect the USB cable or the AC adaptor while the access lamp is on or card
access icon (
) appears on the unit screen.
≥ When performing reading/writing between a PC and an SD card, be aware that some SD
card slots built into PCs and some SD card readers are not compatible with the SDHC
memory card or SDXC memory card.
≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site.

http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html

∫ To disconnect USB cable safely
1 Double click the
icon in task tray displayed on the PC.
≥ Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed.
2 Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click [Stop].
3 Verify [MATSHITA HDC-MDH1/SD USB Device] is selected and click [OK].

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About the PC display
When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive.
≥ Removable disk (Example:
) is displayed in [Computer].
We recommend using HD Writer AE 2.5S
to copy or write back motion picture data.
Using Windows Explorer or other
programmes on the PC to copy, move or
rename files and folders recorded with
this unit will result in them being unusable
with HD Writer AE 2.5S.
Example folder structure of an SD card:

CAM_SD
DCIM
100CDPFQ



101CDPFS



MISC
PRIVATE
AVCHD
AVCHDTN



BDMV



The following data will be recorded.
1 Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG
format ([S1000001.JPG] etc.)
2 JPEG format still pictures created
from the motion picture
3 The motion picture thumbnails
4 AVCHD format motion picture files
([00000.MTS] etc.)

∫ Copying your still pictures to
your PC
Card reader function (mass storage)
Still pictures recorded with this unit can be
copied to the PC with Explorer or other
programmes.
1 Double click the folder that contains
the still pictures. ([DCIM] #
[100CDPFQ] etc.)
2 Drag and drop the still pictures onto
the destination folder (on the PC’s
HDD).

IISVPL

≥ Do not delete the SD card’s folders. Doing
so may make the SD card unusable in this
unit.
≥ When data not supported by this unit has
been recorded on a PC, it will not be
recognised by this unit.
≥ Always use this unit to format SD cards.

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Starting HD Writer AE
2.5S

≥ When using HD Writer AE 2.5S on Windows XP, log on to your computer as Administrator
(or with a login name equally authorized). If you log on with a login name other than
Administrator, you cannot use the applications.
≥ When using HD Writer AE 2.5S on Windows Vista/Windows 7, log on to your computer as
Administrator (or with a login name equally authorized) or with the user name for a
standard user account. If you log on with a user name for a guest user account, the
software cannot be used.

(On the PC)

Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer AE 2.5S] #
[HD Writer AE].

≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of
the software.

Reading the operating instructions of the software
applications
≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read the
PDF operating instructions.

Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer AE 2.5S] #
[Operating Instructions].

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If using Mac

≥ HD Writer AE 2.5S is not available for Mac.

∫ Operating environment
PC

Mac

Mac OS X 10.5.8
Mac OS X 10.6

CPU

Intel Core Duo
Intel Core 2 Duo

RAM

1 GB or more

Interface

USB port

≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled,
some PCs cannot be used.
≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.

∫ Copying still pictures on PC

Connect this unit to a PC via the supplied USB cable.

≥ The USB function selection screen will appear.

Touch [PC] on the screen of this unit.

≥ This unit is automatically recognised as an external drive of the Mac.
≥ When you select an option other than [PC], reconnect the USB cable.
≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen
to turn the LCD monitor on.

Double-click [CAM_SD] displayed on the desktop.

≥ Files are stored in [100CDPFQ] or [101CDPFR] folder etc. in the [DCIM] folder.

Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to
acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on
the PC.

∫ To disconnect USB cable safely
Drag [CAM_SD] disk icon to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB cable.

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Others

Indications

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(White) Card recording possible
status

Motion picture recording mode
MF

(Green) Recognising the card

0h00m00s

1h30m

R 1h20m

HA 1920

PRE-REC

1/100
OPEN 0dB

+6dB

¥/; (Red)

Recording

; (Green)

Recording pause
PRE-REC (l 48)

PRE-REC

99%↑
99

Manual mode (l 61)

MNL
12:34
15. 11. 2010

Operation icon is displayed/
not displayed. (l 47)

Still picture recording mode
MF
1h30m

MEGA

2.9M

1/100
OPEN 0dB

99%↑
99

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Intelligent auto mode (l 32)
F

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Indications

∫ Recording indications

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Manual focus (l 64)

AWB /

/
/
/
White balance (l 62)
1/100

Shutter speed (l 63)

OPEN/F2.0

Iris value (l 63)

0dB

Gain value (l 63)

/
/

Remaining battery power
(l 17)

Scene mode (l 51)

1h30m

Remaining battery time
(l 17)

Power LCD (l 46)

R 1h20m

Remaining time for motion
picture recording (l 29)

0h00m00s

Elapsed recording time
(l 29)

/ +1 / -1 / A
/

Image stabilizer (l 44)/Optical image
stabilizer lock (l 45)
Zebra (l 57)

(“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for
minute and “s” for second.)

Picture adjustment (l 56)

15. 11. 2010 Date indication (l 25)

Zoom microphone (l 54)

12:34

Digital cinema colour (l 53)

Time indication (l 25)
/

Wind noise canceller (l 54)

World time setting (l 38)

+3dB / +6dB /

LOW
CUT

Motion picture recording mode (l 52)

Bass setting (l 56)
Microphone level (l 55)

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∫ Playback indications

Soft skin mode (l 49)

1/;/5/
;1/2;

Fade (White), Fade (Black)
(l 48)
Colour night view function
(l 50)
Intelligent contrast control
(l 48)
Luminance level (l 57)

± (White)/¥ (Green)

In playback mode, the picture size is not
displayed for still pictures recorded with
other products that have different picture
sizes from the sizes shown above.
R3000
(White)

Still picture recording icon

(Red)

Recording still picture

MEGA

Remaining number of still
pictures (l 31)

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MEGA OIS (l 30)

Operation icon is displayed/
not displayed. (l 34)
Playback time (l 34)

No.10

Scene number
Repeat playback (l 67)
Resume playback (l 68)

100-0001

Still picture folder/file name
Protected motion pictures/
still pictures (l 75)

Picture quality (l 60)

Number of recording pixels for still pictures
(l 31, 59, 66)

/7/8/D/E/

0h00m00s

Focus indication (l 30)
2.9M / 0.3M / 2.8M / 2.1 M / 0.2 M

/6/

Display during playback (l 34, 65)

Intelligent exposure (l 49)
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Backlight compensation
(l 49)
Tele macro (l 49)
/

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∫ Indication of connection to
other devices
Accessing the card (l 93)

∫ Confirmatory indications
–– (Time
display)

The built-in battery is low.
(l 25)
SD card is not inserted or is
non-compatible.

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Indications

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Messages

Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text.
CHECK CARD.
This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognised by the unit.
If this message appears even though motion pictures and still pictures are recorded on an
SD card, the card may be unstable. Reinsert the SD card, then turn the unit off and then
on again.
THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED.
≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l 15)
If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, remove the battery and then
insert it again. If the message appears even after repeating this several times, this unit
needs repair. Detach the power and consult the dealer who you purchased this unit
from. Do not attempt to repair it by yourself.
≥ You are attempting to connect an AC adaptor not compatible with this unit. Use the
supplied AC adaptor. (l 18)

About recovery
If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear and a repair is
performed. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.)
SOME SCENES NEED REPAIRING. PLAY SCENES TO BE REPAIRED.
(IRREPARABLE SCENES WILL BE DELETED.)
≥ The above message is displayed when abnormal management information is detected
when the scenes are displayed in thumbnail. To perform the repair, select the scene with
in the thumbnail, and start the playback. Please be aware that if the repair fails,
scenes with
will be deleted.
≥ Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor.
≥ Depending on the condition of the data, it may not be possible to completely repair the data.
≥ If recovery fails, it will not be possible to play back scenes recorded before the unit turned
off.
≥ When data recorded on another device is recovered, it may not be possible to play back
the data on this unit or the other device.
≥ If recovery fails, turn the unit off and on again after waiting a while. If recovery fails
repeatedly, format a media on the unit. Please be aware that if a media is formatted, then
all the data recorded on the media will be erased.
≥ If the thumbnail information is recovered, displaying the thumbnails may become slower.

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Others

Troubleshooting
Problem
This unit cannot be
turned on.
This unit does not stay
on long enough.
Battery runs down
quickly.

Check points
≥ Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently
charged. (l 15)
≥ In cold places, the battery using time becomes
shorter.
≥ The battery has a limited life. If the operating time is
still too short even after the battery is fully charged,
the battery has worn out and needs to be replaced.

This unit is turned off
automatically.

≥ If the unit turns off when you turn off the power to the
TV using the TV remote control, the VIERA Link is at
work. If you are not using the VIERA Link, set
[VIERA Link] to [OFF]. (l 80)

A clicking sound is
heard when the unit is
shaken.

≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a
defect.
This sound will no longer be heard when the unit is
turned on and change the mode to
or
.

Remaining battery
indication is not
displayed properly.

≥ The remaining battery capacity indication is an
approximation.
If the remaining battery capacity indication is not
displayed correctly, fully charge the battery,
discharge it and then charge it again.

This unit cannot be
operated though it is
turned on.

≥ Remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about
1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC
adaptor. Then about 1 minute later, turn on the unit
again. (Conducting the above operation while the
media is being accessed may damage the data on
the media.)
≥ If normal operation is still not restored, detach the
power connected, and consult the dealer who you
purchased this unit from.

This unit does not
operate normally.

Item other than the
touched one is
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≥ Calibrate the touch screen. (l 42)

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Check points

The remaining time
indication or the
elapsed time
indication is not
shown.

≥ [DISPLAY] of the [SETUP] is [OFF]. (l 38)

The unit arbitrarily
stops recording.

≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture
recording. (l 19)
≥ The recordable time may have shortened due to the
deterioration of the data writing speed or repeated
recording and deletion. Using the unit, format the SD
card. (l 41)
≥ If [AGS] is [ON], record in the normal horizontal
position or set [AGS] to [OFF]. (l 53)

Auto focus function
does not work.

≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to intelligent
auto mode.
≥ If you are trying to record a scene which is hard to
bring into focus in auto focus mode, use the manual
focus mode to adjust the focus. (l 33, 64)

Colour balance of
images is strange
when recording in a
place such as a
gymnasium.

≥ In a place with multiple light sources, such as a
gymnasium or a hall, set the white balance setting to
(Indoor mode 2). If you cannot record clearly
with the
(Indoor mode 2), set it to
(Manual
adjustment mode). (l 62)

Any scenes/still
pictures cannot be
played back.

≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are
displayed as
cannot be played back.

Although this unit is
correctly connected to
a TV, images cannot
be seen.

≥ Please read the operating instructions of your TV
and select the channel that matches the input used
for the connection.
≥ Change the [TV ASPECT] setting to match the
aspect ratio of the TV. (l 78)
≥ Change the setting of the unit depending on the
cable connecting to the TV. (l 79)

The images are
squeezed horizontally.

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Check points

Scenes cannot be
deleted.

≥ Release the protect setting. (l 75)
≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are
displayed as
cannot be deleted. If the scenes/
still pictures are unnecessary, format the media to
erase the data. (l 41) Please be aware that if a
media is formatted then all the data recorded on the
media is erased and cannot be recovered. Back up
important data on a PC, disc etc.

If the SD card is
inserted in this unit, it
is not recognised.

≥ If the SD card is formatted on a PC, it may not be
recognised by this unit. Use this unit to format SD
cards. (l 41)

If the SD card is
inserted in another
device, it is not
recognised.

≥ Check that the device is compatible with the capacity
or type of SD card (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory
Card/SDXC Memory Card) that you inserted. Refer
to the operating instructions of the device for details.

Colour or brightness
of the image changes,
or you may see
horizontal bars in the
image.

≥ Colour or brightness of the image may change, or
you may see horizontal bars in the image when the
object is recorded under fluorescent light, mercury
light or sodium light, etc., but this is not a
malfunction.
≥ In motion picture recording mode, record in
intelligent auto mode or set the shutter speed to
1/100 in areas where the power supply frequency is
50 Hz, or 1/125 in areas of 60 Hz.

The LCD monitor
flickers indoors.

≥ In still picture recording mode, this will not affect the
recorded image.
Object seems to be
warped.

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≥ Object seems to be warped slightly when the object
moves across the image very fast, but this is
because the unit is using MOS for the image sensor.
This is not a malfunction.

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Problem
White round spots like
soap bubbles appear
on the recorded
picture.

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Check points

≥ If you take a picture
with the flash in a dark
place or indoors, white
round spots may
appear on the picture
caused by the flash
reflecting of particles of dust in the air. This is not a
malfunction.
A characteristic of this is that the number of round
spots and their position differ in every picture.

“ERROR OCCURRED.
PLEASE TURN UNIT
OFF, THEN TURN ON
AGAIN.” is displayed.

≥ The unit has automatically detected an error. Restart
the unit by turning off and on.
≥ The unit will be turned off in about 1 minute if the unit
is not turned off and on.
≥ Repair is needed if it is repeatedly displayed even if
it is restarted. Detach the power connected, and
consult the dealer who you purchased this unit from.
Do not attempt to repair the unit by yourself.

VIERA Link does not
work.

[Setting on this unit]
≥ Connect with a HDMI cable (optional). (l 80)
≥ Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] #
[VIERA Link] # [ON] using the cursor button. (l 80)
≥ Turn the unit off and then back on again.
[Setting on other devices]
≥ If the TV input does not switch automatically, switch
the input using the TV remote control.
≥ Check the VIERA Link setting on the connected
device.
≥ Please refer to the operating instructions of the
connected device.

When connected by
the USB cable, this
unit is not detected by
the PC.

≥ After re-inserting the SD card into the unit, reconnect
the supplied USB cable.
≥ Select another USB terminal on the PC.
≥ Check the operating environment. (l 87, 96)
≥ Connect the supplied USB cable again after
restarting the PC and turning on this unit again.

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Problem

Check points

When the USB cable is
disconnected, an error
message will appear
on the PC.

≥ To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-click the
icon in the task tray and follow the instructions
on the screen.

Cannot see the PDF
operating instructions
for HD Writer AE 2.5S.

≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or
Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF operating
instructions for HD Writer AE 2.5S.

Cannot copy scenes
on the SD card by
connecting to other
equipment with the
USB cable.

≥ Other equipment might have not recognised the SD
card. Unplug the USB cable once, and reconnect it.

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∫ If scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another
device
The images may be still for several seconds at the joins between the scenes if the following
operations are performed when multiple scenes have been continuously played back using
another unit.
≥ Just how smoothly the scenes will be played back depends on the playback unit.
Depending on the unit used, the images may stop moving and become still for a moment
even when none of the following conditions are applicable.
≥ A continuous recording of motion picture data that exceeds 4 GB may momentarily stop at
every 4 GB of data when played back with another device.
≥ It may not play back smoothly when the editing of scenes was done with the
HD Writer AE 2.5S, but it will play back smoothly if you set the seamless settings in the
HD Writer AE 2.5S. Refer to the operating instructions for the HD Writer AE 2.5S.
Principal reasons for not playing back smoothly
≥ When the scenes were recorded on different dates
≥ When scenes lasting under 3 seconds have been recorded
≥ When PRE-REC was used for recording
≥ When deleting scenes
≥ When scenes recorded more than 99 scenes on the same date
≥ When switching between scenes recorded using [HA], [HG], [HX] or [HE] and
scenes recorded using [SA] or [SX]

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Others

Cautions for use
About this unit
The unit and the SD card become warm
during use. This is not a malfunction.
Keep this unit as far away as possible
from electromagnetic equipment (such
as microwave ovens, TVs, video games
etc.).
≥ If you use this unit on top of or near a TV,
the pictures and/or sound on this unit may
be disrupted by electromagnetic wave
radiation.
≥ Do not use this unit near cell phones
because doing so may result in noise
adversely affecting the pictures and/or
sound.
≥ Recorded data may be damaged, or
pictures may be distorted, by strong
magnetic fields created by speakers or
large motors.
≥ Electromagnetic wave radiation generated
by microprocessors may adversely affect
this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or
sound.
≥ If this unit is adversely affected by
electromagnetic equipment and stops
functioning properly, turn this unit off and
remove the battery or disconnect AC
adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or
reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit
on.
Do not use this unit near radio
transmitters or high-voltage lines.
≥ If you record near radio transmitters or
high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures
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Make sure to use the supplied cords and
cables. If you use optional accessories,
use the cords and the cables supplied
with them.
Do not extend the cords and the cables.
Do not spray insecticides or volatile
chemicals onto the unit.
≥ If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals,
its body may be marred and the surface
finish may peel off.
≥ Do not leave rubber or plastic products in
contact with the unit for a long time.
When you use the unit in a sandy or
dusty place such as a beach, do not let
sand or fine dust get into the body and
terminals of the unit.
Also, keep the unit away from sea water.
≥ Sand or dust may damage the unit. (Care
should be taken when inserting and
removing a card.)
≥ If sea water splashes onto the unit, wipe
off the water with a well wrung cloth. Then
wipe the unit again with a dry cloth.
When carrying the unit, do not drop or
bump it.
≥ A strong impact can break the unit’s
casing, causing it to malfunction.
Cleaning
≥ Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull
the AC cable from the AC outlet, and then
wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth.
≥ If the unit is very dirty, dip a cloth in water
and squeeze firmly, and then wipe the unit
with the damp cloth. Next, dry the unit with
a dry cloth.
≥ Use of benzine, paint thinner, alcohol, or
dishwashing liquid may alter the camera
body or peel the surface finish. Do not use
these solvents.
≥ When using a chemical dust cloth, follow
the instructions that came with the cloth.

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Do not use the unit for surveillance
purposes or other business uses.
≥ This unit was designed for consumer
intermittent use. It was not intended for
continuous use, or for any industrial or
commercial application resulting in
prolonged use.
≥ In certain situations, continuous use could
cause the unit to overheat and cause a
malfunction. Such use is strongly
discouraged.
When you are not going to use the unit
for an extended time
≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or
cabinet, it is recommended that you place
a desiccant (silica gel) in with it.

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About the battery
The battery used in this unit is a
rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is
susceptible to humidity and temperature and
the effect increases the more the
temperature rises or falls. In cold areas, the
full charge indication may not appear or the
low battery indication may appear about
5 minutes after starting use. At high
temperatures, the protection function may
be triggered, making it impossible to use the
unit.
Be sure to detach the battery after use.
≥ If the battery is left attached, a minute
amount of current continues to flow even if
the unit is off. Keeping the unit in this state
may result in over discharge of the battery.
This may result in you not being able to
use the battery even after it is charged.
≥ The battery should be stored in the vinyl
bag so metal does not come into contact
with the terminals.
≥ The battery should be stored in a cool
place free from humidity, with as constant
temperature as possible. (Recommended
temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC,
Recommended humidity: 40%RH to
60%RH)
≥ Extremely high temperatures or low
temperatures will shorten the life of the
battery.
≥ If the battery is kept in high-temperature,
high-humidity, or oily-smoky places, the
terminals may rust and cause
malfunctions.
≥ To store the battery for a long period of
time, we recommend you charge it once
every year and store it again after you
have completely used up the charged
capacity.
≥ Dust and other matter attached to the
battery terminals should be removed.

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Prepare spare batteries when going out
for recording.
≥ Prepare batteries appropriate to 3 to 4
times the period you are planning to
record for. Cold places such as a ski resort
can shorten the period which you can
record for.
If you drop the battery accidentally,
check to see if the terminals are
damaged.
≥ Inserting a battery with damaged terminals
can damage the unit or AC adaptor.
Do not throw old battery into fire.
≥ Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire
may result in an explosion.
If the operating time is very short even
after the battery has been recharged, the
battery has worn out. Please purchase a
new battery.

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About the AC adaptor
≥ If the temperature of the battery is
extremely high or extremely low, charging
may take time or the battery may not be
charged.
≥ If the charging lamp keeps flashing, make
sure that the terminals of the battery or the
AC adaptor are not exposed to dirt, foreign
objects or dust, then reconnect them
properly.
Disconnect the AC cable from the AC
outlet when you remove dirt, foreign
objects or dust on the terminals of the
battery or the AC adaptor.
If the charging lamp is still flashing, the
temperature of the battery may be
extremely high or extremely low or
something may be wrong with the battery
or AC adaptor. Contact your dealer.
≥ 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.)
≥ Always keep the electrodes of the AC
adaptor and battery clean.

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About the SD card
When disposing of or giving away the SD
card, note that:
≥ Formatting and deletion of this unit or
computer only changes the file
management information and does not
completely delete the data in the SD card.
≥ It is recommended that the SD card is
physically destroyed or the SD card is
physically formatted using this unit when
disposing of or giving away the SD card.
≥ To physically format the SD card, connect
the unit via the AC adaptor, select
[SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD] # [YES]
from the menu, and then press and hold
the recording start/stop button or sub
recording start/stop button on the screen
below for about 3 seconds. When the SD
card data deletion screen appears, select
[YES], and then follow the on-screen
instructions.

≥ The customer is responsible for the
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LCD monitor/viewfinder
≥ When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it
with a soft cloth, such as eye glass
cleaner.
≥ Do not touch the LCD monitor with your
finger nails, or rub or press with strong
force.
≥ It may become hard to see or hard to
recognise the touch when the LCD
protection sheet is affixed.
≥ In a place with drastic temperature
changes, condensation may form on the
LCD monitor. Wipe it with a soft cloth,
such as eye glass cleaner.
≥ When the unit has become very cold, for
example due to storage in a cold area, its
LCD monitor will be slightly darker than
usual immediately after the unit is turned
on. The normal brightness will be restored
when the unit’s internal temperature rises.
Extremely high precision technology is
employed to produce the LCD Monitor
screen featuring a total of approximately
230,000 dots. The result is more than
99.99% effective dots with a mere 0.01%
of the dots inactive or always lit.
However, this is not a malfunction and
does not affect the recorded picture.
Extremely high precision technology is
employed to produce the viewfinder
screen featuring a total of approximately
123,000 dots. The result is more than
99.99% effective dots with a mere 0.01%
of the dots inactive or always lit.
However, this is not a malfunction and
does not affect the recorded picture.

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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.
≥ When this unit is moved from an
air-conditioned car to outside.
≥ When a cold room has been warmed up
quickly.
≥ When cool wind from an air conditioner is
directly blown onto this unit.
≥ After summer afternoon showers of rain.
≥ When this unit is in a very humid place
where the air is thick with steam. (e.g. a
heated swimming pool)
Helpful hint
If, for example, you have used this unit for
recording on a ski slope and are taking it into
a heated room, place the unit inside a plastic
bag, remove as much of the air from inside
the bag as possible, then seal the bag.
Leave the unit for about an hour in the room
so the temperature of the unit is close to the
ambient temperature of the room, then use
it.

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About copyright
∫ Carefully observe copyright
laws
Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs
or other published or broadcast material
for purposes other than your own private
use may infringe copyright laws. Even for
the purpose of private use, recording of
certain material may be restricted.

∫ Licenses
≥ SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C,
LLC.
≥ “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are
trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and
Sony Corporation.
≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
≥ HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and
High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States
and other countries.
≥ HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of
Panasonic Corporation.
≥ x.v.Colour™ is a trademark.
≥ Microsoft®, Windows® and Windows
Vista® are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and/or other countries.
≥ Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted
with permission from Microsoft
Corporation.
≥ IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks
of International Business Machines
Corporation of the U.S.
≥ Intel®, Core™, Pentium® and Celeron® are
the registered trademarks or trademarks
of Intel Corporation in the United States
and other countries.
≥ AMD Athlon™ is a trademark of Advanced
Micro Devices, Inc.

≥ iMovie and Mac are trademarks of
Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.
≥ PowerPC is a trademark of International
Business Machines Corporation.
≥ Other names of systems and products
mentioned in these instructions are
usually the registered trademarks or
trademarks of the manufacturers who
developed the system or product
concerned.
This product is licensed under the AVC
patent portfolio license for the personal and
non-commercial use of a consumer to (i)
encode video in compliance with the AVC
Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode
AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer
engaged in a personal and non-commercial
activity and/or was obtained from a video
provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No
license is granted or shall be implied for any
other use. Additional information may be
obtained from MPEG LA, LLC.
See http://www.mpegla.com.

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Recording modes/approximate
recordable time
≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated times are the
approximate recordable times for continuous recording.


Recording mode

4 GB

30 min

40 min

8 GB

1 h 20 min

16 GB

Picture size

SD card


HX





1 h 30 min

3 h 20 min

1920k1080

720k576

2 h 40 min 4 h 10 min 6 h 40 min

32 GB 4 h 10 min 5 h 30 min 8 h 20 min 13 h 40 min

16 h

48 GB 6 h 20 min 8 h 10 min 12 h 30 min 20 h 20 min

12 h

64 GB 8 h 30 min

11 h

16 h 50 min 27 h 30 min 16 h 30 min

24 h
33 h

A Image quality prioritised
B Recording time prioritised
≥ If recording for long periods, prepare batteries for 3 or 4 times the period you wish to record
for. (l 17)
≥ The default setting is [HA] mode.
≥ Maximum continuously recordable time for one scene: 12 hours
≥ The recording is paused once when the recording time for one scene exceeds 12 hours,
and the recording will automatically resume after a few seconds.
≥ If a recording with a lot movements is recorded, the recording time is reduced.
≥ The recordable time may be reduced if recording of short scene is repeated.
≥ Use time in the row of 4 GB in above table as a guideline for the time that can be copied
onto one DVD disc (4.7 GB).

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Approximate number of recordable
pictures
≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated number is the
approximate number of recordable pictures.
Aspect ratio
Picture size
Picture quality
512 MB
1 GB
2 GB
4 GB
SD card
8 GB
16 GB
32 GB
48 GB
64 GB

4:3
2.9M

1952k1464
300
600
1200
2500
5000
10000
20000
31000
42000

Aspect ratio

3:2

Picture size

2.8M

Picture quality
512 MB
1 GB
2 GB
4 GB
SD card
8 GB
16 GB
32 GB
48 GB
64 GB

500
1000
2000
4000
8000
16000
32000
49000
66000

3600
7400
15000
30000
60500
122000
246000
364000
492000

6100
12000
25000
50000
102000
205000
414000
613000
829000

16:9

2064k1376
300
600
1200
2500
5000
10000
20000
31000
42000

0.3M

640k480

500
1000
2000
4000
8000
16000
32000
49000
66000

2.1 M

1920k1080
440
900
1800
3600
7300
14000
29000
44000
59000

690
1400
2800
5600
11000
23000
46000
69000
93000

≥ The number of recordable pictures depends on whether
and
are used
together and on the subject being recorded.
≥ Maximum number of recordable pictures that can be displayed is 99999.
If the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99999, the number will not change when the
picture is taken until the number of recordable pictures gets less than 99999.
≥ 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
PC etc.

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Specifications
High Definition Video Camera
Information for your safety
Power source: DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor)/DC 7.2 V (When using battery)
Power consumption: Recording; 5.0 W

Signal system:
AVCHD;1080/50i, 576/50i
Recording format:
AVCHD; AVCHD format compliant
Image sensor: 1/4.1 type (1/4.1z) 1MOS image sensor
Total; 3320 K
Effective pixels;
Motion picture; 1920 K to 1360 K (16:9), 1440 K to 1020 K (4:3)
Still picture; 2160 K to 1520 K (4:3), 2080 K to 1460 K (3:2), 1920 K to 1360 K (16:9)
Lens: Auto Iris, 16.8k Optical Zoom, F1.8 to F2.6
Focal length; 2.9 mm to 48.7 mm
Macro (Full range AF)
35 mm equivalent;
Motion picture; 35.8 mm to 716 mm (16:9)/43.9 mm to 878 mm (4:3)
Still picture; 35.8 mm to 716 mm (4:3/3:2/16:9)
Minimum focus distance;
Normal; Approx. 4 cm (Wide)/Approx. 1.2 m (Tele)
Tele macro; Approx. 50 cm (Tele)
Intelligent auto Macro; Approx. 1 cm (Wide)/Approx. 50 cm (Tele)
Zoom: i.Zoom OFF 20k, 23k i.Zoom, 50k/1200k Digital Zoom
Using image sensor effective area
Image Stabilizer Function:
Optical (HYBRID O.I.S., active mode, O.I.S. LOCK function)
Monitor: 6.7 cm (2.7z) wide LCD monitor (Approx. 230 K dots)
Viewfinder: 0.69 cm (0.27z) wide EVF (Approx. 123 K dots)
Microphone: Stereo (with a zoom microphone function)
Speaker: 1 round speaker, dynamic type

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White balance adjustment: Auto tracking white balance system
Standard illumination: 1,400 lx
Minimum required illumination:
Approx. 4 lx (1/25 with Low light mode in the Scene mode)
Approx. 1 lx with the colour night view function
AV connector video output level:
1.0 Vp-p, 75 h, PAL system
Component connector video output level;
Y; 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h/Pb; 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h/Pr; 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h
HDMI connector video output level: HDMI™ (x.v.Colour™) 1080i/576p
AV connector audio output level (Line): 316 mV, 600 h, 2 ch
Headphone output: 77 mV, 32 h (Stereo mini jack)
HDMI connector audio output level:
Dolby Digital/Linear PCM
MIC input:
j70 dBV (Mic sensitivity j50 dB equivalent, 0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz)
(Stereo mini jack)
USB:
Card reader/writer function (No copyright protection support)
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type Mini B
Dimensions:
216 mm (W)k224 mm (H)k432 mm (D)
(excluding projecting parts)
Mass:
Approx. 1800 g [without battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)]
Mass in operation:
Approx. 1913 g [with battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)]
Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C
Operating humidity: 10%RH to 80%RH
Battery operation time: See page 17

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∫ Motion pictures
Recording media:
SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant)
SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant)
SDXC Memory Card (exFAT system compliant)
Refer to page 19 for details on SD cards usable in this unit.
Compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Recording mode and transfer rate:
HA; Approx. 17 Mbps (VBR)
HG; Approx. 13 Mbps (VBR)
HX; Approx. 9 Mbps (VBR)
HE; Approx. 5 Mbps (VBR)
SA; Approx. 9 Mbps (VBR)
SX; Approx. 4.5 Mbps (VBR)
Refer to page 112 for the recordable time.
Picture size:
HA/HG/HX/HE; 1920k1080/50i
SA/SX; 720k576/50i
Audio compression:
Dolby Digital/2ch

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∫ Still pictures
Recording media:
SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant)
SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant)
SDXC Memory Card (exFAT system compliant)
Refer to page 19 for details on SD cards usable in this unit.
Compression:
JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard)
Picture size:
Picture aspect [4:3]; 1952k1464/640k480
Picture aspect [3:2]; 2064k1376
Picture aspect [16:9]; 1920k1080
Refer to page 113 for the number of recordable pictures.

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AC adaptor
Information for your safety
Power source:
Power consumption:
DC output:

AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
19 W
DC 9.3 V, 1.2 A (Unit operation)
DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery charging)

Dimensions:
92 mm (W)k33 mm (H)k61 mm (D)
Mass:
Approx. 115 g

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Optional accessories
Product numbers correct as of Aug. 2010. These may be subject to change.
Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
AC adaptor (VW-AD21E/EB-K)*1
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG130)
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG260)
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG6)

∫ Attaching the optional
accessories on the accessory
shoe
The video DC light/VW-LDC103E (optional)
etc. can be mounted the accessory shoe.

HDMI cable (RP-CDHG15, RP-CDHG30,
RP-CDHG50)
Wide conversion lens (VW-W4607H)
Filter kit (VW-LF46NE)*2
Video DC light (VW-LDC103E)
Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E)
Stereo microphone (VW-VMS2E)
*1 The supplied DC cables cannot be
used on this unit.
*2 When using the VW-LF46NE, remove
the lens hood (supplied).

∫ Attaching the conversion lens/
filter kit
Attach the wide conversion lens
(VW-W4607H; optional), ND filter or MC
protector of the Filter kit (VW-LF46NE;
optional) in front of the lens.
≥ It is not possible to attach it to the front of
the lens hood. (l 9)
Be careful about the following.
When 2 lens accessories, such as the ND
filter and wide conversion lens, are fitted
and the zoom lever is pressed toward the
W side, the 4 corners of an image will be
darkened. (Vignetting)

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