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Panasonic HDCSX5P - HD VIDEO CAMERA Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 1

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High Definition Video Camera

Operating Instructions

Model No.

HDC-SX5P/PC

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.

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Summary of Contents for HDCSX5P - HD VIDEO CAMERA

Page 1: ...nadian assistance please call 1 800 561 5505 or visit us at www panasonic ca High Definition Video Camera Operating Instructions Model No HDC SX5P PC Before connecting operating or adjusting this prod...

Page 2: ...CE 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 The socket...

Page 3: ...ence by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit di...

Page 4: ...s above the following temperatures or incinerate Button type battery 60 oC 140 oF Battery pack 60 oC 140 oF AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V But In the U S A and Canad...

Page 5: ...ounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect...

Page 6: ...he internal parts of your camera AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place moisture may form on the disc and inside the unit DO NOT LEAVE YOUR...

Page 7: ...ered trademark of Leica Camera AG Microsoft Windows Windows Vista and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries IB...

Page 8: ...re recording 51 Recording motion pictures 53 PRE REC function 55 Recording modes and recordable time available for the motion picture 56 Recording still pictures JPEG images on an SD card 58 Number of...

Page 9: ...g images onto other video device 109 With a printer PictBridge 110 With a computer Before using with a computer 112 What you can do with a computer 112 Contents on provided CD ROM 113 End User License...

Page 10: ...en securely plug it in Inserting the battery Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks Removing the battery While sliding the BATTERY lever slide the battery to remove i...

Page 11: ...compartment by hand and insert remove the disc 4 Push the section marked PUSH CLOSE on the cover of the disc compartment to close the cover Inserting removing an SD card 1 Set the mode dial to OFF 2...

Page 12: ...n fully to take the picture Motion picture playback 1 Rotate the mode dial to select 2 HD mode only Press the cursor button up and then select the or tab A Motion picture playback tab 3 Select the sce...

Page 13: ...the tab A Still picture playback tab 3 Select the file to be played back 4 Press the cursor button 5 Move the cursor button to operate 1 Slide show playback of the still pictures on the SD card in num...

Page 14: ...ove are images for explanation purposes If the recording mode is HG What is the AVCHD This is a format for recording and playing back highly detailed high definition images Images are recorded based o...

Page 15: ...setting AUTO PROTECT to ON l 97 to prevent important scenes being deleted by mistake This function s default setting is ON Existing DVD recorders DVD players computers etc that do not support AVCHD Di...

Page 16: ...e devices made by other companies are not guaranteed This unit is compatible with EZ Sync Ver 2 EZ Sync Ver 2 is the newest Panasonic version and is also compatible with existing Panasonic EZ Sync dev...

Page 17: ...e delete etc motion picture data that was copied to the hard disk of the computer Also you can convert data to MPEG2 format and create a DVD Video For details on how to use the software application re...

Page 18: ...l l 36 18 Cursor button l 41 19 Recording start stop button l 53 20 Disc eject lever DISC EJECT l 39 21 Internal stereo microphones 22 Zoom lever W T In recording mode l 61 Volume lever sVOLr In playb...

Page 19: ...ss lamp ACCESS l 41 37 Card slot l 40 38 Audio video output terminal A V l 105 106 109 Use the supplied AV cable only 39 Component terminal COMPONENT l 105 40 USB terminal l 110 119 41 Disc compartmen...

Page 20: ...t an optional microphone light etc When using an accessory for the smart accessory shoe the power is supplied from this product Connect to the smart accessory shoe If using an accessory for the smart...

Page 21: ...the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow with your fingers It can open up to 90o 2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor as desired It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards...

Page 22: ...ote control before using it 1 While pressing the stopper A pull out the battery holder 2 Set the button type battery with its i mark facing upward and then put the battery holder back in place Concern...

Page 23: ...e remote control is intended for indoor operation Outdoors or under strong light the unit may not operate properly even within the usable ranges Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO CR2025 only Use...

Page 24: ...es not need to be finalized 6 Un finalize the disc l 96 Disc type DVD RAM 8 cm 3q Single sided double sided DVD RW 8 cm 3q Single sided double sided DVD R 8 cm 3q Single sided double sided DVD R DL 8...

Page 25: ...patible products 5 Must be finalized on this unit l 94 6 Can only be played back on a device that supports DVD R DL 7 Does not need to be finalized 8 Un finalize the disc l 96 Disc type DVD RAM DVD RW...

Page 26: ...t after recording on it with other products jInsert an un finalized disc in any other products About recording formats in conventional standard picture quality Refer to P14 about the recording format...

Page 27: ...appears select YES then press the cursor button If the disc is formatted then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased To change the format type format the disc again l 93 When a DVD RAM or a...

Page 28: ...SDHC Memory Card Capacity 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB Motionpicture recording Cannot be used Cannot be guaranteed in operation Refer to About SD cards that you can...

Page 29: ...to use Memory Cards that are 4 GB and 8 GB only SDHC Memory Cards can be used 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications Use this unit to f...

Page 30: ...nt etc Handling precautions Be careful about scratches and dirt Do not attach labels or stickers to discs This may cause disc warping and un balanced rotation rendering it unusable Write on the label...

Page 31: ...of the battery or the AC adaptor If the charging lamp is still flashing something may be wrong with the battery or AC adaptor Contact your dealer Battery charging time l 32 We recommend using Panason...

Page 32: ...caused by non genuine Panasonic batteries including those that have been certified by Panasonic Exercise care when purchasing batteries Many fake or imitation batteries have been found among those sol...

Page 33: ...e time Supplied battery VW VBG260 optional 7 2 V 2640 mAh Disc HD mode HG 1 h 55 min 1 h 50 min 50 min 50 min HN 2 h 5 min 2 h 50 min 50 min HE 2 h 10 min 2 h 5 min 55 min 50 min Disc STD mode XP 2 h...

Page 34: ...one and video DC light etc The batteries heat up after use or charging This unit will also heat up while being used This is not a malfunction Be aware that the operating time of the battery will becom...

Page 35: ...ry was repeatedly charged The maximum amount of remaining battery capacity able to be indicated is 999 minutes If the actual remaining time exceeds 999 minutes the indication will stay green and will...

Page 36: ...he mode STD and HD mode cannot be recorded on the same disc When using double sided media one side can be used for STD and other side for HD mode While recording in HD mode if you wish to switch to ST...

Page 37: ...turn off unless the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted The power will not turn off while recording motion pictures even if the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted...

Page 38: ...pause approx 1 7 seconds after it is turned on To cancel Quick start Press the MENU button then select SETUP QUICK START OFF and press the cursor button The status indicator goes off the lens cover cl...

Page 39: ...the spindle in the center and then push the disc down until it clicks into place A Recording playback side B Pickup lens Reads disc C Press until it clicks Be careful not to touch the recording playba...

Page 40: ...to become dirty or scratched Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor while removing the disc or until power is completely turned off If you do the cover will not open If this happe...

Page 41: ...ay be reduced l 54 Card access lamp ACCESS When this unit accesses the SD card reading recording playback erasing etc the access lamp A lights up When the lamp is lit do not jRemove the SD card jOpera...

Page 42: ...r right to select an item Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Move the cursor button up down left or right to select the scene to be played back and press the cursor button The selected scene is played b...

Page 43: ...MANUAL l 52 Operation icons displayed in each mode Icon Direction Function Page 1 3 3 Intelligent contrast control 63 2 Fade 64 1 Help mode 46 2 3 3 MagicPix 65 2 Soft skin mode 65 1 Backlight compens...

Page 44: ...TO and MANUAL l 52 Icon Direction Function Page 1 2 3 Backlight compensation 66 2 Fade 64 1 Help mode 46 2 2 3 MagicPix 65 2 Soft skin mode 65 1 Tele macro 69 In manual mode MANUAL 3 3 3 White balance...

Page 45: ...top playback and show thumbnails 79 6 2 Rewind during playback 79 2 Reverse slow frame playback during pause 82 5 1 Fast forward during playback 79 1 Forward slow frame playback during pause 82 Icon D...

Page 46: ...STD mode An explanation of the selected icon is displayed on the screen The indication changes each time the cursor button is moved down To exit the help mode Press the MENU button or select END HD m...

Page 47: ...tton up or down in order to select the desired top menu A 3 Move the cursor button right or press the cursor button The submenu B is displayed 4 Move the cursor button up or down in order to select th...

Page 48: ...he date and time will appear Move the cursor button to select YES press the cursor button and then perform steps 2 and 3 below to set the date and time Rotate the mode dial to select or 1 Press the ME...

Page 49: ...you to set the date and time will appear Select YES and set the date and time Adjusting LCD monitor viewfinder 1 Press the MENU button then select SETUP LCD SET or EVF SET YES and press the cursor bu...

Page 50: ...ne setting in the following order setting canceled standard Press the POWER LCD EXTRA button if the surroundings are bright and the LCD monitor is difficult to see The entire LCD monitor will become b...

Page 51: ...ecorded on this unit l 123 1 Hold the unit with both hands 2 Put your hand through the grip belt 3 Do not cover inlet A or outlet B of the cooling fan with your hand as it will prevent heat release If...

Page 52: ...with the unit tilted upside down while recording continues If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position while recording motion pictures it is automatically set to...

Page 53: ...recording start stop button again to pause recording and are red during recording Do not move this unit until is green The images recorded between pressing the recording start stop button to start re...

Page 54: ...e displayed when the power is turned back on l 137 When recording stops suddenly during motion picture recording on an SD card When using an SD card other than one that can be used for motion picture...

Page 55: ...utton to start recording There is no beep sound After recording starts the PRE REC setting is canceled To end PRE REC PRE REC is also ended if you press the PRE REC button in PRE REC PRE REC is cancel...

Page 56: ...ime is reduced STD mode The recordable times shown in the table are approximations The recording is in standard picture quality no matter what recording mode is used to record This unit records in VBR...

Page 57: ...on the SD card is set to LOCK it cannot be used for recording l 29 If an SD card is recorded on or erased many times it may no longer be possible to record motion pictures even if there is available m...

Page 58: ...d Focus indication A Focus indication B Focus area area inside brackets The white lamp flashes Focusing The green lamp lights up When in focus No mark When focusing is unsuccessful 4 Press the PHOTO S...

Page 59: ...not appear in manual focus mode Focus on a subject manually when it is not easily focused l 75 You can record still pictures on the card even if the focus indication does not appear but pictures may...

Page 60: ...cause priority is given to the motion picture recording We recommend pausing the motion picture recording to record a still picture with better picture quality Still pictures cannot be recorded in STD...

Page 61: ...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 zooming in while holding this unit by h...

Page 62: ...the digital zoom can be selected Press the MENU button then select BASIC HD mode or ADVANCED STD mode D ZOOM desired item and press the cursor button OFF Optical zoom only Up to 10k 25k Up to 25k 700k...

Page 63: ...return the direction of the LCD monitor to normal position and check the warning alarm indication l 135 This brightens parts that are in the shadow and difficult to see and stops white saturation in...

Page 64: ...ars After the image audio completely disappears recording stops After recording the fade setting is canceled To cancel fading Select again The color which appears in fading pictures can be selected Pr...

Page 65: ...o approximately 30k longer than usual so that dark scenes can be recorded brightly For this reason bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen but this is not a malfunction If you turn off the...

Page 66: ...image on the screen will become brighter To return to normal recording Select again If you turn off the power or operate the mode dial the backlight compensation function is canceled You can record st...

Page 67: ...pending on the time taken to bring the subject into focus the recording may take longer than set to start Setting the self timer to 2 is a good way to prevent image shake when the PHOTO SHOT button is...

Page 68: ...RE RED EYE ON and press the cursor button To cancel the red eye reduction function Press the MENU button then select PICTURE RED EYE OFF and press the cursor button The flash is activated 2 times Do n...

Page 69: ...the mode dial to select or Press the MENU button then select BASIC HD mode or ADVANCED STD mode O I S ON and press the cursor button To cancel the image stabilizer function Press the MENU button then...

Page 70: ...l the guide line function Press the MENU button then select BASIC or PLAY SETUP GUIDE LINES OFF and press the cursor button STD mode Rotate the mode dial to select Press the MENU button then select BA...

Page 71: ...from the built in microphones and the external microphone terminal can be adjusted Rotate the mode dial to select or 1 Press the MENU button then select VIDEO MIC LEVEL SETrAGC or SET and press the cu...

Page 72: ...phone input level for the built in microphone with the larger volume When ZOOM MIC is ON the volume will be different depending on the zoom rate Set ZOOM MIC to OFF or set the microphone input level a...

Page 73: ...ton When auto slow shutter mode is selected the shutter speed is adjusted between 1 30 and 1 250 depending on the surrounding brightness When adjusting the shutter speed manually it can be adjusted be...

Page 74: ...mode For slow motion playback or playback pause of recorded pictures this mode helps diminish camera shake During normal playback the image movement may not look smooth Avoid recording under fluoresc...

Page 75: ...also restore the auto focusing by setting the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO The subject may not be in focus when zoomed in if focusing with a wide angle First zoom in on the subject and then focus...

Page 76: ...or mode Outdoors under a clear sky Manual adjustment mode Mercury vapor lamps sodium lamps some fluorescent lights Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels stage spotlights in theatres Sunrise sun...

Page 77: ...nt completed Lights up When the display flashes the manual white balance previously adjusted is stored Whenever recording conditions change re set the white balance for correct adjustment When setting...

Page 78: ...e Manual shutter speed adjustment Avoid recording under fluorescent light mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback image may change If you increase the shutter sp...

Page 79: ...frame If 9 or more scenes have been recorded the next or previous page can be displayed by moving the cursor button left and right or moving the cursor button down selecting by moving the cursor butto...

Page 80: ...cene to be played back A Scene number B Scroll bar display The selected scene will be encircled by a yellow frame When 9 or more scenes have been recorded the next or previous page is displayed by mov...

Page 81: ...res recorded or created on other products and other products may degrade or not playback motion pictures recorded on this unit even if the products support AVCHD HD mode If you continuously record mot...

Page 82: ...l Press the E or D button during playback The motion picture is advanced one frame at a time 1 Move the cursor button up during playback to pause the playback 2 Move the cursor button right The frames...

Page 83: ...is turned off or the mode dial is operated Even if scenes are recorded on the same day they are grouped separately in the following cases jWhen the number of scenes exceeds 99 jWhen the recording mode...

Page 84: ...he selected file is played back on the full screen The operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen 5 Move the cursor button to operate 1 Slide show playback of the still pictures on the SD...

Page 85: ...empt to play back a file which is a different format or a damaged file an error message appears and the screen shows the thumbnails The date time displayed may be different from the recording date tim...

Page 86: ...the or tab STD mode Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the button while the thumbnail view screen is displayed 2 Move the cursor button up or down to select ALL SCENES HD mode ALL STD mode or SELE...

Page 87: ...In case of ALL SCENES HD mode ALL STD mode the deletion may take time if there are many scenes on the disc or SD card Do not turn off this unit while deleting When you delete scenes use a battery with...

Page 88: ...not be clear Data that has been recorded on another device cannot be divided When CANCEL ALL is selected the divided points of all scenes are deleted and the unit turns back to the setting that plays...

Page 89: ...ect the AC adaptor to this unit then insert a DVD RAM or a DVD RW formatted on this unit l 93 or a new disc Rotate the mode dial to select and then select the tab 1 Press the MENU button then select D...

Page 90: ...atically divided to fit the space on the disc If you will delete all the data on the SD card when copying is complete be sure to play back the discs to check that they have been copied correctly befor...

Page 91: ...rased Protected files cannot be deleted Do not open the card slot cover while deleting The deletion will stop In case of ALL SCENES the deletion may take time if there are many files on the SD card Do...

Page 92: ...sor button The number of prints set to be in DPOF is displayed 3 Move the cursor button up or down to select the number of prints then press the cursor button To cancel the setting set the number of p...

Page 93: ...message appears select YES then press the cursor button When formatting is complete press the MENU button to exit the message screen Use this unit to format discs If a disc is formatted on other prod...

Page 94: ...ent battery power or the AC adaptor Do not open the card slot cover while formatting Finalizing a disc If you insert a DVD RW DVD R or DVD R DL disc recorded in this unit that has not been finalized i...

Page 95: ...on this unit It appears when the disc is played back on other devices Depending on the condition of the disc the time it takes for finalizing will differ It may take up to 22 minutes Do not allow the...

Page 96: ...be executed when using a battery If the power supply stops while creating a top menu the data may be damaged 2 Press the MENU button then select DISC SETUP CREATE TOP MENU YES and press the cursor bu...

Page 97: ...reating a top menu and deleting a top menu the disc is protected when AUTO PROTECT is ON and it is not protected when AUTO PROTECT is OFF When the protected disc is ejected WRITE PROTECTED DISC CANNOT...

Page 98: ...aware that if a disc is formatted then all the data recorded will be erased and cannot be recovered The disc will need to be re formatted on the device you will use Disc protection setting This is fo...

Page 99: ...scenes the remaining space whether or not the disc is finalized etc is displayed HD mode Rotate the mode dial to select and then select the tab STD mode Rotate the mode dial to select or Press the MEN...

Page 100: ...the supplied one Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down To display the on screen information on the TV The information displayed on the screen operation icon time...

Page 101: ...he connections Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go Check the input setting input switch and the audio input setting on the TV For more information please read the operating instruction...

Page 102: ...can method which scans 1080 scan lines to display a high definition image The 1080 available scan lines are divided in half and scanned on the screen alternatively every 1 60th of a second The number...

Page 103: ...emote control for the TV to control playback on this unit If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power the power on this unit also turns off The power cannot be cut off when recordin...

Page 104: ...ctures l 84 To cancel EZ Sync HDAVI Control Press the MENU button then select SETUP EZ Sync OFF and press the cursor button If you are unsure whether or not the TV you are using are compatible with EZ...

Page 105: ...to Example Select the Component channel etc The name of the channel may differ depending on the connected TV 4 Start playback on this unit The image and audio are output on the TV About the setting wh...

Page 106: ...operating instructions of the TV If the pictures are displayed squeezed horizontally on a regular TV 4 3 change the setting on this unit l 107 Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the b...

Page 107: ...press the cursor button Example of images with a 16 9 aspect ratio on a regular TV 4 3 If the image or audio from this unit does not appear on the TV Check the connections Check that the plugs are in...

Page 108: ...DVD recorder player place the device so that the disc lies flat Playing back a DVD RAM or a DVD RW VR format 1 Only when playing back DVD RW VR format discs Finalize the disc on this unit l 94 2 Inse...

Page 109: ...the unit is connected 4 Start playback on this unit 5 Then start recording on the connected device See the operating instructions of the video device for details To stop dubbing 1 Stop recording on t...

Page 110: ...as they will go Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB connection cables 2 Select PictBridge and press the cursor button The...

Page 111: ...set is canceled and the screen returns to step 3 If NO is selected all the settings are kept and the screen returns to step 4 Avoid the following operations during printing These operations disable pr...

Page 112: ...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 Be sure to use the supplied...

Page 113: ...n SD card Easy editing You can easily edit split merge delete etc motion picture data that was copied to the hard disk of the computer Also you can convert data to MPEG2 format and create a DVD Video...

Page 114: ...ecompiling 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...

Page 115: ...al Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate CPU Intel Pentium III 1 0 GHz or higher including compatible CPU Intel Core 2...

Page 116: ...e display resolution to 1024k768 16 bits color or higher Select start Settings Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display Adjust screen resolution and select Settings tab and then adjust Screen resol...

Page 117: ...2 0E for SX SD If using Windows 2000 Microsoft DirectX 9 0c must be installed in order to operate the HD Writer 2 0E for SX SD If you install the software on a computer that is not compatible with Di...

Page 118: ...uninstall any software applications that you no longer require 1 Select start Settings Control Panel Add or Remove Programs Applications or Uninstall a program 2 Select HD Writer 2 0E for SX SD then...

Page 119: ...this unit and a computer A USB cable supplied The USB function selection screen will appear Insert the plugs as far as they will go The unit and computer will not operate properly if the plugs are not...

Page 120: ...Drive is displayed in My Computer Computer but it cannot be opened on computers that do not support the UDF 2 5 Example folder structure of a disk AVCHD format motion picture files 00000 MTS etc are...

Page 121: ...ot use the computer to delete move or rename the SD card s folders Doing so may make the SD card unuseable in this unit Always use this unit to format SD cards When data not supported by this unit has...

Page 122: ...e Hardware tab then click Device Manager 3 Verify the following items are displayed If the driver has been recognized properly When using a disc MATSHITA HDC SX5 DVD USB Device is displayed at DVD CD...

Page 123: ...n this unit is connected to a computer 2 Insert a disc or card with recorded images in the unit then turn on the unit 3 Connect this unit and a computer A USB cable supplied The USB function selection...

Page 124: ...is formatted then all the data recorded on the card will be erased Store important data on a computer etc Connect the AC adaptor to this unit Connect this unit to the computer and start HD Writer 2 0E...

Page 125: ...c Format the disc on this unit or with Format disc in HD Writer 2 0E for SX SD Please be aware that if a disc is formatted then all the data recorded on the disc is erased and cannot be recovered Crea...

Page 126: ...2 0E for SX SD in a device that does not support the AVCHD format It may no longer be possible to eject it Also the disc cannot be played back on devices that do not support the AVCHD format Some dis...

Page 127: ...r Windows only Copying still pictures on PC 1 Connect this unit to a computer via the supplied USB cable The USB function selection screen will appear 2 Select PC CONNECT CARD and press the cursor but...

Page 128: ...l 68 SHTR SOUND l 59 RED EYE l 68 ADVANCED REC LAMP l 131 ZEBRA l 72 COLOR BAR l 73 MF ASSIST l 75 AUTO SLOW SHTR l 73 SETUP FORMAT DISC l 93 1 AUTO PROTECT l 97 1 FORMAT CARD l 94 DISPLAY l 131 DATE...

Page 129: ...SOUND l 132 LCD SET l 49 EVF SET l 49 LANGUAGE l 46 HD mode playback menus motion picture playback PLAY SETUP PLAY MODE l 83 REPEAT PLAY l 80 RESUME PLAY l 83 SCENE PROTECT l 88 GUIDE LINES l 70 EDIT...

Page 130: ...DMI RESOLUTION l 102 EZ Sync l 103 TV ASPECT l 107 LANGUAGE l 46 HD mode playback menus still picture playback PLAY SETUP SCENE PROTECT l 91 DPOF SET l 92 SETUP FORMAT CARD l 94 DISPLAY l 131 DATE TIM...

Page 131: ...rophone VW VMH3 optional mounted on the smart accessory shoe REC LAMP The recording lamp lights during recording and flashes when the unit receives a signal from the remote control or when the self ti...

Page 132: ...em is used to start the unit demonstration Only when the mode dial is at the or position If you set this to ON without inserting a disc or an SD card this unit is automatically set to the demonstratio...

Page 133: ...Surf snow mode Auto white balance Indoor mode recording under incandescent lamp Outdoor mode Manual adjustment mode Disc type DVD RAM DVD RW DVD RW VR format DVD RW Video format DVD RW unformatted DVD...

Page 134: ...0 0001 Still picture folder file number display PictBridge When a printer compatible with PictBridge is connected 15 15 15 1 DPOF already set to more than 1 Contents that have been protected Number of...

Page 135: ...d normally CANNOT RECORD THIS DISC IS FINALIZED A finalized DVD RW HD mode DVD RW Video format STD mode or DVD R DVD R DL has been inserted After finalizing the discs become play only and cannot recor...

Page 136: ...OF SCENES IS FULL The disc or SD card is full or the number of scenes has reached the maximum limit so no further data can be divided Delete unnecessary scenes l 86 CANNOT OPERATE TEMPERATURE IS HIGH...

Page 137: ...arged battery or the AC adaptor Depending on the condition of the data it may not be possible to completely repair the data If the recovery fails you will no longer be able to playback the data record...

Page 138: ...ode Self timer Red eye reduction Fade When PRE REC is used Shutter effect While motion pictures recording When PRE REC is used Flash While motion pictures recording When PRE REC is used When the Magic...

Page 139: ...d until the disc is full HD mode The remaining space on the disc will not increase even if recorded scenes are deleted STD mode Once data is recorded it cannot be deleted Is playback possible on a DVD...

Page 140: ...OFF l 103 This unit does not stay on long enough Is the battery low If the remaining battery power indication is flashing or the message CHANGE THE BATTERY is displayed the battery has run down Charge...

Page 141: ...he battery is removed or the AC adaptor is disconnected while removing a disc or before the power to the unit fully turns off Open the disc cover with the DISC EJECT lever and then close it again The...

Page 142: ...more available memory free up some memory by deleting unnecessary scenes l 86 90 or use a new disc or SD card Is the unit set to the recording mode No recording is possible unless the mode dial is at...

Page 143: ...the unit to playback mode output is from both cables Pictures recorded in STD mode cannot be played back using the HDMI or component cables Use the AV cable to play back pictures recorded in STD mode...

Page 144: ...uctions of the device for details The indication disappears The screen is frozen No operation can be performed Is this unit connected to a computer No operation can be performed on this unit when it i...

Page 145: ...ch the power connected and consult the dealer who you purchased this unit from Do not attempt to repair the unit by yourself Problem Check points EZ Sync does not work Are you connecting with the comp...

Page 146: ...ain and reconnect the USB cable When the USB cable is disconnected an error message will appear on the computer To disconnect the USB cable safely double click the icon in the task tray and follow the...

Page 147: ...orded on different dates A The image will be still for several seconds wherever the date changes B The images are played back smoothly if the scenes were recorded on the same date When more than 99 sc...

Page 148: ...m HG to HN HE A The picture momentarily stops where the scenes switch between HN HE and HG modes B Playback is smooth if the same mode is used or the mode is switched between HN and HE When deleting s...

Page 149: ...ter using a program such as HD Writer 2 0E for SX SD e g 1 When scenes were selected using HD Writer 2 0E for SX SD and output to the media If scenes were dragged and dropped from the scene display ar...

Page 150: ...r SX SD When a scene is deleted the images may be still for several seconds where that scene was deleted e g 3 When merging scenes was initiated by HD Writer 2 0E for SX SD Wherever scenes are merged...

Page 151: ...t 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...

Page 152: ...st and other matter attached to the battery terminals should be removed Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording Prepare batteries enough to last for 3 to 4 times the period during you wan...

Page 153: ...d while or is being displayed the access lamp is lit do not remove the SD card operate the mode dial turn off the power or shake or impact the unit About the miniSD Card Be sure to insert miniSD Cards...

Page 154: ...nit 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 What to do with the lens is fogged up Remove the battery or AC adaptor and...

Page 155: ...tant and close up objects at the same time Since the unit focuses on whatever is at the center of the screen it is difficult to bring the background into focus when close up objects are placed in focu...

Page 156: ...520 Kk3 Lens Auto Iris F1 8 to F2 8 Focal length 3 0 mm to 30 0 mm Macro Full range AF Filter diameter 37 mm Zoom 10k optical zoom 25 700k digital zoom Monitor 2 7z wide LCD monitor approx 300 K pixe...

Page 157: ...2 Recording media Disc 8 cm 3q DVD RAM Ver 2 1 8 cm 3q DVD RW Ver 1 1 2X SPEED 2X 1X 8 cm 3q DVD R for General Ver 2 0 8 cm 3q DVD R for DL Ver 3 0 SD Memory Card 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB FAT12 and FAT...

Page 158: ...16 format corresponding SDHC Memory Card 4 GB 8 GB FAT32 format corresponding Compression JPEG Design rule for Camera File system based on Exif 2 2 standard DPOF corresponding Picture size 1920k1080 P...

Page 159: ...DVD R single sided LM RF60V 8 cm 3z DVD R double sided LM RF55LV 8 cm 3z DVD R DL dual layer on single side VW AD21PP K AC adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cables VW VBG260 1 2640 mAh Rechargeable Lithium...

Page 160: ...aler Accessory No Figure Description VW T3714H Tele Conversion Lens VW W3707H Wide Conversion Lens RP SDR01GU1A RP SDR512U1A Class 2 1 GB SD Memory Card Class 2 512 MB SD Memory Card RP SDM04GU1K RP S...

Page 161: ...20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 Ship To Mr Mrs Ms First Last Street Address City State Zip Phone Day Night 4 Shipping information UPS delivery requires complete street address Please photocopy...

Page 162: ...uct needs service Please include your proof of purchase Failure to do so will delay your repair To further speed your repair please provide an explanation of what is wrong with the unit and any sympto...

Page 163: ...s or non expanded standard 4 3 pictures on wide screen TV s or onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment or failures which ar...

Page 164: ...al Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 Phone 787 750 4300 Fax 787 768 2910 For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 866 605 1277 Purchase Parts Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panas...

Page 165: ...purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUD...

Page 166: ...igital zoom 62 Disc 24 30 39 153 Disc information 99 Display 131 Dividing a scene to delete 87 DPOF setting 92 Dubbing 109 DVD RAM DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL 24 25 E EZ Sync 103 F Fade 64 Finalize 94 Flash...

Page 167: ...still pictures 59 Remaining time 53 Remote control 22 Repair 137 Repeat playback 80 Request for Service Notice USA Only 162 Resume playback 83 S Scene mode 74 SD Memory Card 28 SDHC Memory Card 28 Se...

Page 168: ...neando la marca y luego con ctela de forma segura Instalaci n de la bater a Empuje la bater a contra el compartimiento de la bater a y desl cela hasta escuchar un clic Extracci n de la bater a Mientra...

Page 169: ...del disco marcada PUSH CLOSE para cerrar la tapa Insertar extraer una tarjeta SD 1 Ajuste el disco del modo a OFF 2 Abra el monitor LCD e inserte extraiga la tarjeta SD en de la ranura de la tarjeta...

Page 170: ...pe para tomar la imagen Reproducci n de im genes en movimiento 1 Gire el disco del modo para seleccionar 2 S lo modo HD Pulse el cursor hacia arriba y luego seleccione la ficha o A Ficha de reproducci...

Page 171: ...a de reproducci n de im genes fija 3 Seleccione el archivo que desea reproducir 4 Pulse el bot n cursor 5 Mueva el bot n cursor para obrar 1 Iniciar o hacer una pausa en la presentaci n de diapositiva...

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