Panasonic Palmcoder SDR-H40P Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Page 1: ... SD Card Hard Disk Video Camera Model No SDR H40P PC Before connecting operating or adjusting this product please read the instructions completely Spanish Quick Use Guide is included Guia para rapida consulta en espaSol esta incluida PktBridge Js rE_EO C EATO J LSQT 1337 A ...

Page 2: ...n an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature...

Page 3: ...ent and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices Any changes or m...

Page 4: ...r any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as when the power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain o...

Page 5: ...MERA OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA Store and handle your camera in a manner that will not subject it to unnecessary movement avoid shaking and striking Your camera contains a sensitive pick up device which could be damaged by improper handling or storage CARE TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your camera body TO PROTE...

Page 6: ...or to suit the AC outlet configuration When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125 V ensure the cord you use is suited to the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the AC adaptor Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adaptor or AC cord set The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible The mains plug...

Page 7: ...t function 40 Recording yourself 41 Quick start 42 Image stabilizer function 42 Recording Advanced Recording functions of operation icons 43 Operation icons 44 Backlight compensation Fade Help mode MagicPix Soft skin mode Self timer Recording functions of menus 47 Menus 47 Guideline Aspect ratio Wind noise reduction Auto slow shutter Manual recording functions 48 Scene mode 49 Manual focus adjustm...

Page 8: ...t the PC display 90 To disconnect USB cable safely 91 Using software Using VideoCam Suite 92 Reading the operating instructions of the software 92 DVD COPY function 93 Using a Macintosh If using a Macintosh 94 Others Indications Indications 96 Messages 99 Helpful hints Functions that cannot be used simultaneously 101 Frequently asked questions 102 Troubleshooting 104 Cautions for use 109 Explanati...

Page 9: ...ck the accessories before using this unit Battery pack VW VBG070A AV cable K2KZ9CB00002 AC adaptor VSK0697 USB cable K1HA05CD0017 AC cable K2CA2CA00029 or K2CA2CA00025 CD ROM LSFT0757 DC cable K2GJ2DC00021 9 LSQT1337 ...

Page 10: ...on pictures and still pictures on an SD card Using with a DVD burner Use the DVD burner to create the backup discs for motion pictures and still pictures recorded on this unit without using a PC 73 Using with a PC If you use the supplied software you can create a backup DVD of the scenes recorded on this unit You can also make an original DVD Video by exporting the scenes to a PC and then editing ...

Page 11: ...center of the battery until it locks How to turn on the power While pressing the lock release button O set the mode dial to _ 0 or 0 Align with the status indicator O To turn off the power set the mode dial to OFF Inserting an SD card 1 Open the SD card slot cover then Insert the SD card into the card slot Removing the battery While pressing the button O move O in the direction of the arrow to unl...

Page 12: ...r SD CARD to select the recording destination and press the joystick 2 Press the recording start stop button 0 1 Press the MENU button then select MEDIA SELECT HDD or SD CARD to select the desired medium and press the joystick 2 Select the scene file to be played back then press the joystick Select the playback operation with the joystick Motion picture playback I_ I I Playback Pause I t 1 Skip pl...

Page 13: ...14 Before using 27 Setup 13 LSQT1337 ...

Page 14: ...pen part 7 LCD monitor I ue 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 8 SD card slot cover SD CARD _ 26 9 SD card access lamp ACCESS 25 90 10 Reset button RESET _ 107 Lens cover For the lens protection be sure to close the lens cover when not in use Sli...

Page 15: ...irection The brightness and color level of the LCD monitor can be adjusted 32 11 13 14 11 Lens 12 Grip belt 13 Microphone built in stereo 14 White balance sensor 4 51 Adjust t he b lt len g h and the pad position Flip the belt O Adjust the length I_1 Replace the belt U S A only When this unit is purchased a sensor tag is attached to the grip belt Remove the tag before use 15 LSQT1337 ...

Page 16: ... 59 25 Terminal cover 26 USB terminal _ 74 81 90 27 Audio video output terminal A V 4 72 80 Joystick Use the joystick to select the recording functions and playback operations and to operate the menu screen Move the joystick up down left or right to select a setting or scene and then press the joystick to set it O Select by moving up down left or right 0 Set by pressing the center Menu screen oper...

Page 17: ...31 Battery release lever BATTERY 4 19 21 Tripod receptacle This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional tripod When the tripod is used the SD card slot cover cannot be opened Insert an SD card and the battery before attaching this unit to the tripod _ 19 26 17 LSQT1337 ...

Page 18: ...it or accidents 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 sold at unusually low prices and those which customers cannot check for themselves before purchasing When this unit is purchased the battery is not charged Charge the battery before using...

Page 19: ...l Insert the battery until it clicks while paying attention to the direction of the battery O Push the center of the battery until it locks Be sure to set the mode dial to OFF and check that the status indicator is off before removing the battery Do not heat or expose to flame Do not leave a battery pack in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows c...

Page 20: ...in 55 min 1 h 30 min 1 h 45 min 3 h 5 min 3 h 35 min 7h 10min 8h 15min These times are approximations 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 recordable times will vary depending on the status of use The recordable time will become shorter when you use this unit with the LCD monitor l...

Page 21: ...ct the DC cable to this unit O Push the center until it locks Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit Do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit Removing the DC cable While pressing button O move O in the direction of the arrow to unlock it and then remove the DC cable Hold the DC cable with your hand so it does not fall 21 LSQT1337 ...

Page 22: ... D Iid l _P 32 MB li I_ 8MB 64 MB 512 MB 4GB 40 GB 1 16 MB 1 GB 8 GB 128 MB 2 GB _ 2 applicable not applicable 1 The 40 GB hard drive utilizes a portion of the storage space for formatting file management and other purposes 40 GB is 40 000 000 000 bytes Usable capacity will be less 2 Cannot be guaranteed in operation 22 LSQT1337 ...

Page 23: ...n 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 format SD cards If an SD card is formatted on other products such as a PC the time spent for recording may become longer and you may not be able to use the SD card 71 We recommend that you use a Panasonic brand SD card When using an SD card on which data has been writt...

Page 24: ...rding is not guaranteed with the following SD cards SD cards from 32 MB to 128 MB SD cards from 256 MB to 8 GB other than the ones mentioned above Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card Do not expose the terminals of the card to water garbage or dust Do not leave SD card in the following areas In direct sunlight In very dusty or humid areas Near a heater Locations susceptible to signif...

Page 25: ... Save recorded data periodically on a PC DVD disc etc for backup purposes If the HDD fails the recorded data cannot be repaired Cautions for disposing of this unit Even if some scenes on the HDD are deleted or formatted the information is seemingly erased but may still remain To dispose of this unit the physical destruction is recommended Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept ...

Page 26: ...card may be lost O Labelside 1 Rotate the mode dial to OFF Check that the status indicator has gone off 2 Open the LCD monitor and then open the SD card slot cover 3 Insert remove the SD card Press the SD card straight in as far as it will go Press the center of the SD card and then pull it straight out 4 Securely close the SD card slot cover 26 LSQT1337 ...

Page 27: ... media select screen for recording will appear Select HDD or SD CARD and press the joystick To turn off the power Set the mode dial to OFF The status indicator goes off and the power turns off Video recording mode _ 35 Video playback mode _ 54 Picture recording mode 38 Picture playback mode 57 OFF How to turn the power on and off with the LCD monitor When the mode dial is set to _ or O the power c...

Page 28: ...em then move the joystick right or press the joystick 4 Select the desired setting then press the joystick to enter the selection To get back to the previous screen Move the joystick left To exit the menu screen Press the MENU button Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is displayed The menu screen does not appear during recording or playing You cannot start other operations while the menu sc...

Page 29: ... 40 FADE COLOR _ 45 WIND CUT 47 ZOOM MIC 41 AUTO SLW SHTR 47 MEDIA SELECT HDD 35 SD CARD 35 SETUP DISPLAY OFF ON i The screen indications are selected as shown inthe illustration below INOV 15 20O NOV 15 20 AUDIO REC q 4 36 BEEP SOUND This al ows operations suc has starting an d end ng recording to be signaled by a beep I Beep When you start recording when you turn onthe power When this unit is re...

Page 30: ...CTURE SIZE 39 PICT QUALITY 39 CLOCK SET 4 31 ADVANCED SHTR EFFECT 39 AUTO SLW SHTR 47 MEDIA SELECT HDD 4 38 SD CARD 38 SETUP Refer to the motion picture recording menus LANGUAGE 4 29 _ Motion picture playback menus EDIT SCENE LOCK SET 4 61 SPLIT DELETE 2 4 62 DELETE 59 In playlist playback mode EDIT ADD 66 MOVE 66 DELETE 59 65 MEDIA SELECT HDD 4 54 SD CARD 54 SETUP RESUME PLAY 55 TV ASPECT 4 72 FO...

Page 31: ...TIME _ desired display style DATE D T l NOV 15 2008 I NOV 15 2008 12 34 PM OFF l Changing the date format Select the menu 28 SETUP _ DATE FORMAT _ desired display style Y M D 2008 NOV 15 M D Y NOV 15 2008 D M Y 15 NOV 2008 4 Press the MENU button to finish the setting Check the date and time displayed The date and time function is driven by a built in lithium battery If the time display is the bui...

Page 32: ... YES Press the POWER LCD PLUS I button 2 Select the item and then adjust the settings with the joystick POWER LCDPLUS 0 BRIGHTNESS Brightness of the LCD monitor COLOR Color level of the LCD monitor Each time you press the button O Original brightness O Bright Brighter Q Darker Dark l i J If you turn on the unit when the AC adaptor is used this function will automatically be Bright 32 LSQT1337 ...

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Page 34: ...there is no danger of colliding with another person or an object About auto mode O AUTO Press the AUTO button color balance white balance and focusing will be adjusted automatically The auto mode icon _AUTOI appears Auto white balance 4 112 Auto focusing 112 Depending on the brightness of the subject etc the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for optimum brightness When set to t...

Page 35: ... are red during recording Do not move this unit until I is green The images recorded between pressing the recording start stop button to start recording and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene The scene is automatically divided when the recorded data exceeds 3 9 GB The recording will continue When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation in recording pause the unit autom...

Page 36: ...is turned back on 100 About recovery Audio recording modes This mode switches the method for recording audio to an SD card _Select SD CARD in MEDIA SELECT Select the menu 28 SETUP _ AUDIO REC _ DOLBY or MPEG DOLBY Dolby AC 3 This is a recording method suitable for copying motion pictures recorded on an SD card to a DVD disc by connecting the unit to a DVD burner MPEG MPEG 1 Audio Layer 2 This is a...

Page 37: ...wn in the table are approximations This unit records in VBR Variable Bit Rate VBR recording automatically varies the bit rate amount of data in a fixed time depending on the subject being recorded This means if a recording with a lot movements is recorded the recording time is reduced Mosaic pattern noise may appear on a playback image in the following cases When there is a complicated pattern in ...

Page 38: ... of still pictures O Selected recording destination Remaining number of still pictures Flashes in red when R O appears _ Quality of still pictures To record still pictures clearly When zooming in on the subject with a magnification of 4x or higher it is difficult to reduce the slight shaking from holding this unit by hand We recommend decreasing the zoom magnification and approaching the subject w...

Page 39: ...orded in a 16 9 aspect ratio may be cut when printed Check before printing PICT QUALITY Select the menu _ 28 BASIC PICT QUALITY desired setting Still pictures with a high picture quality are recorded z Priority is given to the number of still pictures recorded Still pictures are recorded in normal picture quality If the PICT QUALITY is set to 1 mosaic pattern noise may appear on a playback image d...

Page 40: ...arger the digital zoom magnification the more the image quality is degraded This function cannot be used in picture recording mode 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 If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation the operation sound may be recorded When returning th...

Page 41: ...e mode dial to select _ or O Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image However the image recorded is the same as a normal recording When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side the icon will not be displayed even if you press the joystick Only some indications will appear on the screen When _q appears return the direction o...

Page 42: ... start standby mode close the LCD monitor and then open it again Reduces the image shaking jitter due to hand movement when recording Rotate the mode dial to select _ or O Press the O I S button O I S 3 Open the LCD monitor The status indicator O lights red and the unit is put into recording pause approx 1 7 seconds after it is turned on To cancel Quick start Select SETUP QUICK START OFF The defau...

Page 43: ...ded images _Rotate the mode dial to select _ or O 1 Press the joystick and icons will be displayed on the screen The indication changes each time the joystick is moved down The indication disappears when the center of the joystick is pressed again 2 Select an icon with the joystick To cancel the function Select the icon again 43 LSQT1337 ...

Page 44: ...ode dial the backlight compensation and the MagicPix functions are canceled If you turn off the power the fade function is canceled O Picture recording mode Backlight _ Self timer O Help mode compensation _ Soft skin mode If you turn off the power or operate the mode dial the backlight compensation function is canceled If you turn off the power the self timer function is canceled 44 LSQT1337 ...

Page 45: ...e Press the MENU button or select EXIT This allows you to record color subjects in dark locations to stand out against the background Minimum required illumination approx 2 Ix Attach this unit to a tripod and you can record images free from vibration If it is difficult to focus adjust the focus manually 50 This makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive appearance This is more effective...

Page 46: ...nger 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 set in a bright place the screen may become washed out for a while Soft skin mode If the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color they will also be smoothed If the brightness is insufficient the effect ...

Page 47: ... You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed Select the menu 28 ADVANCED _ AUTO SLW SHTR ON The default setting is ON To cancel the function select OFF Guideline function The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded The guidelines are not displayed while rotating the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself Wind noise reduction function The wind ...

Page 48: ... The icon shown in the illustration appears White balance Aperture adjustment Shutter speed O Manual focus mode The manual focus indication MF and the icon shown in the illustration appear a F M F Manual focus adjustment _Rotate the mode dial to select _ or O Press the MANUAL AF MF button 48 LSQT1337 ...

Page 49: ...ght or a highly reflective subject vertical lines of light may appear If the brightness is insufficient the sports mode does not function The _ display flashes If this mode is used indoors the screen may flicker Portrait mode If this mode is used indoors the screen may flicker If so change the scene mode setting to OFF Low light mode Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be recorded finely Spot...

Page 50: ...nes or lighting conditions If so you can adjust the white balance manually 1 Select the manual mode 48 2 Select w_ with the joystick MNL Auto white balance adjustment Indoor mode for recording under _ incandescent lamps Incandescent lights halogen lamps Outdoor mode Outdoors under a clear sky iiil iii i_ Manual adjustment mode Mercury vapor lamps sodium lamps some fluorescent lights Lights used fo...

Page 51: ...sor detects the type of light source during recording Do not cover the white balance sensor during recording or it may not function properly When the unit is turned on with the lens cover closed the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly Please turn the unit on after opening the lens cover When the _ display flashes the manual white balance previously adjusted is stored Whene...

Page 52: ...bject or highly reflective subject but this is not a malfunction During normal playback image movement may not look smooth When recording in an extremely bright place the screen may change color or flicker If so adjust the shutter speed manually to 1 60 or 1 100 Manual iris gain adjustment If the gain value is increased the noise on the screen increases Depending on the zoom magnification there ar...

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Page 54: ...ayed back then press the joystick O Scene number Page number When F _ 7 F 7 q is selected The selected scene is played back and the operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen Selecti ng pages Select F Z q F 7 q and then press the joystick If you move and hold the joystick left or right you can fast forward or fast rewind the pages The screen will not change at this time but the scene ...

Page 55: ... The recording time is not displayed on the screen during playback of scenes recorded on an SD card with other products To change the playback speed Normal playback is restored when you move the joystick up Fast forward rewind playback Move and hold the joystick left or right during playback until fast forward rewind starts Move the joystick again to increase the speed Slow motion playback 1 Pause...

Page 56: ...ylist to be played back then press the joystick 3 Select the scene to start playback then press the joystick To select a different playlist Select _ PLAYLIST then press the joystick To return to the screen showing the original scenes Select _ VIEW ALL then press the joystick 3 Select the scene to be played back then press the joystick To select a different date Select I_ BY DATE then press the joy...

Page 57: ...he playback medium by the menu _ 28 MEDIA SELECT _ HDD or SD CARD The selected file is played back and the operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen 4 Select the playback operation with the joystick 3 Select the file to be played back then press the joystick O File number Page number When F _ 7 F 7 is selected The method for selecting pages is the same as for motion picture playback ...

Page 58: ...r not play back data recorded on this unit While this unit accesses the SD card the SD card access lamp is lit do not open the SD card slot cover and remove the SD card Do not operate the mode dial during the slide show It takes time to display the file and how long it will take depends on the number of pixels of the file When a file is displayed as t_ on the thumbnail display playback is not poss...

Page 59: ... the confirmation message appears Select YES then press the joystick 0 1 Press the button in the thumbnail display 2 Select SELECT or ALL and press the joystick Only when ALL is selected All the scenes files on the HDD or SD card except the locked scenes files will be deleted Proceed to step 5 When the date is selected in motion picture playback all scenes on the selected date are deleted 3 Only w...

Page 60: ...nu 28 EDIT SCENE _ DELETE _ COPIED 2 When the confirmation message appears Select YES then press the joystick The locked scenes or scenes of which copied information was destroyed cannot be deleted Notes for deleting scenes files Do not turn off this unit while deleting When you delete scenes files use a battery with sufficient battery power or use the AC adaptor Do not open the SD card slot cover...

Page 61: ...ted then all the data on the medium will be erased _Select HDD or SD CARD in MEDIA SELECT 1 Select the menu _ 28 EDIT SCENE LOCK SET YES 2 Select the scene to be protected then press the joystick o_ appears and the selected scene is locked Press the joystick again to release the lock setting You can also select multiple scenes in succession To complete the settings Press the MENU button 61 LSQT133...

Page 62: ...e divided then press the joystick _sj 3 When you reach the point where you want to divide the scene Select _ with the joystick Move the joystick left or right to fast forward rewind playback Using slow motion playback or frame by frame playback makes it easy to search for the point where you want to divide the scene 55 4 Select the half that you want to delete and press the joystick Continued on n...

Page 63: ...tton It is impossible to divide and delete scenes with a short recording time The length of the remaining scenes must be 3 seconds or longer It is impossible to set the dividing point at the beginning or the end of the scene When scenes that have been divided and deleted are copied to a DVD disc using the DVD burner an error of about 1 second may occur in the images at the point of the division If...

Page 64: ... not affect the original scenes i O Recorded scenes o Playlist You can create a playlist on the HDD only You cannot create a playlist on an SD card The maximum number of playlists on the HDD 4 The maximum number of playlist scenes on the HDD 99 If original scenes are deleted the portion of playlists created with these scenes is also deleted _ Rotate the mode dial to select _ _Select HDD in MEDIA S...

Page 65: ...D in MEDIA SELECT 1 Select I_ PLAYLIST then press the joystick 2 Select the playlist to be edited then press the joystick Ia li_K tJ11 e_ rii_h TR I f Deleting scenes The method for deleting playlist scenes is the same as for Deleting scenes files 59 If you delete scenes on a playlist it will not affect the original scenes When ALL is selected the selected playlist will be deleted You can also del...

Page 66: ...wing steps are the same as steps 3 to 5 in Creatinga new playlist 4 64 1 Select the menu 28 EDIT _ MOVE _ YES 2 Select the scene to be moved then press the joystick The selected scene is encircled by a red frame and the position to insert is shown by a yellow bar 3 Select the position to insert the scene then press the joystick To continue moving other scenes in the playlist Repeat steps 2 to 3 To...

Page 67: ...formatted then all the data on the medium will be erased _Select HDD or SD CARD in MEDIA SELECT 1 Select the menu 28 PICT SETUP _ LOCK SET _ YES 2 Select the file to be protected then press the joystick o_ appears and the selected file is locked Press the joystick again to release the lock setting You can also select multiple files in succession To complete the settings Press the MENU button 67 LS...

Page 68: ...t the menu 28 PICT SETUP _ DPOF SET _ SET 2 Select the file to be set then press the joystick t _ _ 3 Select the number of prints then press the joystick To cancel the setting set the number of prints to 0 You can also select multiple files in succession To complete the settings Press the MENU button To cancel all DPOF settings Select PICT SETUP DPOF SET CANCEL ALL The DPOF setting can be establis...

Page 69: ...ed all still picture files in the HDD or SD card will be copied Proceed to step 6 4 Only when SELECT is selected in step 3 Select the file to be copied then press the joystick The selected file is encircled by a red frame To unselect the scene press the joystick again Up to 50 files can be selected to be copied The files are copied in the order that they were selected 5 Only when SELECT is selecte...

Page 70: ... not open the card slot cover while copying The copying will stop In case of ALL the copying may take time if there are many files The copied files are recorded after the still picture files in the copy destination The file names or the folder names will differ from the original file The lock and DPOF settings of the file cannot be copied When a still picture is copied to an SD card using a PC or ...

Page 71: ...capacity of the used and usable area is 1 GB 1 073 741 824 bytes The 40 GB hard drive utilizes a portion of the storage space for formatting file management and other purposes 40 GB is 40 000 000 000 bytes Usable capacity will be less This is for initializing SD cards Please be aware that if an SD card is formatted then all the data recorded on the card will be erased Store important data on a PC ...

Page 72: ... playback on this unit If the image or audio from this unit does not appear on the TV Check the connections Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go Check the TV s input setting input switch For more information please read the operating instructions for the TV To watch images with a 16 9 aspect ratio on a regular TV 4 3 If the images are squeezed horizontally on a TV with a 4 3 aspect ...

Page 73: ... R DL discs or 8 cm discs cannot be used for copying Refer to the operating instructions of the DVD burner for details about recommended discs disc handling etc 1 You cannot record on a disc that has already been used However a formatted DVD RAM DVD RW or CD RW disc can be used for copying When a recorded DVD RAM DVD RW or CD RW disc is inserted into the DVD burner the disc is formatted and record...

Page 74: ... Turn on the power to this unit 4 Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the Mini AB USB Connection Cable supplied with the DVD burner The DVD burner function selection screen will appear 5 Insert the disc in the DVD burner Insert the disc into the DVD burner after connecting the DVD burner to this unit Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it If the DVD burner ...

Page 75: ...iscs are necessary for copyingl follow the on screen instructions to switch discs When a recorded DVD RAM DVD RW or CD RW disc is inserted in the DVD burner a message confirming whether the contents of the disc can be erased or not is displayed After confirming that the data can be erased select YES When a message appears indicating copying is complete then press the joystick If all scenes are cop...

Page 76: ... _ _ _ O Data size of the scene _4_ o Remaining space on the disc The selected scene is encircled by a red frame To unselect the scene press the joystick again Up to 50 scenes can be set in succession If the total data size of the scene exceeds the disc capacity the remaining space on the disc display will turn red and the amount in excess will be displayed Select scenes so that they fit on to one...

Page 77: ...ncircled bY a ied frame To unselect the date playlist press the joystick again Up to 50 dates can be set in succession 3 When the confirmation message appears Select YES then press the joystick 4 Select YES then press the joystick 0 O The number of discs necessary for copying by disc typel When 2 or more discs are necessary for copying follow the on screen instructions to switch discs When a recor...

Page 78: ...he DVD burner with this unit is the date that the scene or file was copied This date may not be displayed properly depending on the software used Data that has been recorded on another device may not be copied or it may not play properly even if it is copied When a still picture file is copied to an SD card using a PC and other equipment but it does not show up on the display of the this unit the ...

Page 79: ...n pictures or the still pictures on the disc are displayed as thumbnails 3 Select the scene file to be played back then press the joystick 4 Select the playback operation with the joystick The playback operation is the same as when playing back motion pictures or still pictures 54 57 After playback eject the disc and disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable 79 LSQT1337 ...

Page 80: ...g Stop recording on the connected device Then stop playback on this unit Using SD card slot of other video devices If you have a DVD recorder with an SD card slot images recorded by this unit can be copied dubbed onto the hard disk or a DVD disc Refer to the operating instructions of your DVD recorder for information about whether or not it supports copying dubbing from an SD card For details on h...

Page 81: ...one I Operatio n is not guarantee d with any other USB cables 4 Select the desired number of prints then press the joystick 2 Select PictBridge HDD or SD CARD then press the joystick The Pict_ridge_ indication appears on this unit s screen 3 Select a file to be printed then press the joystick You can set up to 9 prints To cancel the setting set the number of prints to 0 Up to 8 files can be select...

Page 82: ...ected the number of prints 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 3 Avoid the following operations during printing These operations disable proper printing Disconnecting the USB cable Opening the SD card slot cover and removing the SD card Switching the mode dial Turning off the power Check the settings for the pa...

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Page 84: ...the supplied software Adobe Reader To view the installed operating instructions Adobe Reader Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 0 or later is required If the Adobe Reader Adobe Acrobat Reader is not already installed on your PC you can install it from the CD ROM Click the Adobe Reader in Setup Menu and follow the on screen messages to install The following system requirements are necessary in order to install...

Page 85: ...ore Video card supporting DirectX 9 0c supports overlay of DirectDraw Necessary software DMA transfer effective at Ultra DMA 33 or more Ultra DMA 100 or higher recommended For installing the application 150 MB or more When creating discs DVD Video 5 GB or more for the work folder 10 GB or more in the case of dual layer discs If compression setting is enabled errors may occur during recording Pleas...

Page 86: ...ot be guaranteed on all DVD drives DVD discs authored with this software are not guaranteed to play in all DVD players Depending upon the environment of your PC if it does not support Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 for example frame dropout may occur the audio may be intermittent or the software may run slowly when you play back recorded images If your PC does not satisfy the above system requirements an er...

Page 87: ...iling 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 Matsushita or its distributors or dealers 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 S...

Page 88: ...dialog appears click Continue 5 Select Yes or No to create shortcut 6 Select the country or region where you live then click Next If the country or region cannot be selected select NTSC Area 1 Insert the CD ROM into the PC The Setup Menu screen will appear If the Setup Menu screen does not appear double click the CD ROM drive icon in My Computer Computer 2 Click VideoCam Suite When the confirmatio...

Page 89: ...nd install it If you install the software on a PC that is not compatible with DirectX 9 0c the PC may not work properly If you are unsure whether or not your PC is compatible contact the PC manufacturer Follow the steps below to uninstall the software if it is no longer required For Windows Vista 1 Select Start Control Panel Uninstall a program 2 Select VideoCam Suite 1 0 then click Uninstall 1 Fo...

Page 90: ...tor Doing so may damage the data on the HDD or SD card The HDD and SD card cannot be accessed simultaneously It may be necessary to reboot the PC after connecting this unit to it for the first time O USB cable supplied 0 Insert the USB connectors as far as they wil go oDo not use any other USB connectio n cables except the Supplied one_ Qperatio n is not guarantee d with any other US B cables When...

Page 91: ...res on PC HDD or SD card reader function mass storage When the unit is connected to a PC and the HDD or the SD card can be used as an external drive still pictures on the drive can be copied to the PC with Windows Explorer or other programs 1 Double click the folder that contains the files on the drive 100CDPFP etc 2 Drag and drop the files onto the destination folder on the PC hard disk Do not de...

Page 92: ...using VideoCam Suite log on to your PC as Administrator or with a Iogin name equally authorized If you log on with a Iogin name other than Administrator the software cannot be used Select start All Programs Programs Panasonic VideoCam Suite 1 0 VideoCam Suite Refer to the operating instructions of the software PDF file for details on how to use it You will need Adobe Reader to read the PDF operati...

Page 93: ...be set to PC CONNECT Before turning this unit off disconnect the USB cable _ 91 Any scenes that are copied with the DVD COPY function are indicated by the _ copied icon and can be deleted as a group using the deletion menu _ 60 75 The order of the motion pictures on a disc are set automatically when the disc is created with the DVD COPY function In order to designate the order in which the motion ...

Page 94: ...e driver installed as standard in the OS Supplied CD ROM is available for Windows only Copying still pictures on PC 1 Connect this unit to a PC via the supplied USB cable The USB function selection screen will appear To disconnect USB cable safely Drag HDD_CAMERA or NO NAME disk icon to the Trash and then disconnect the USB cable 2 Select PC CONNECT _ HDD or SD CARD then press the joystick 3 Doubl...

Page 95: ...96 Indications 101 Helpful hints 95 LSQT1337 ...

Page 96: ...Image stabilizer 42 Shutter speed 52 OPEN F2 0 F number t 52 0dB Gain value t 52 _ Soft skin mode 45 _W _B Fade White Fade Black 45 MagicPix function 45 z00M Zoom microphone 41 _ _ Wind noise reduction 47 _ _ Power LCD plus function IT _ F3 _ t 32 _J i_ _ Motion picture recording mode 37 Scene mode 49 Sports mode _t_ Portrait mode Low light mode I _ Spotlight mode _ Surf snow mode White balance 50...

Page 97: ...ard rewind 55 1_1 141 Last first scene paused I_l_l _ Skip playback 54 I _ I Slow motion playback 55 I I1_ _11 Frame by frame playback 55 0h00m00s Motion picture playback time Play mode 56 _ All scenes on the media displayed Scenes recorded on the selected date displayed _01 Scenes in the selected playlist displayed _ I _J _ Motion picture recording mode 37 No 10 Scene number Volume adjustment 55 ...

Page 98: ... _ Accessing the HDD or an SD card 90 Confirmatory indications Time The built in battery is low display 31 The warning alarm indication appears when LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side Return the direction of the LCD monitor to normal position and check the warning alarm indication No SD card is inserted unusable card The HDD cannot be accessed as the drop detection function has detected ...

Page 99: ...e used to record motion pictures 24 THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED Use a battery that is compatible with this unit 18 You are attempting to connect an AC adaptor not compatible with this unit Use the supplied AC adaptor 21 If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit 18 eject the battery and then insert it again If the message appears even after repeating this several times this unit needs ...

Page 100: ...ING ONTO DISC WAS ABORTED To copy the scene again delete the displayed scene first AN ERROR OCCURRED IN THE DVD BURNER DISCONNECT THE USB CABLE FROM THIS UNIT Remove the Mini AB USB Connection Cable from this unit and then turn the power off and then on again It is possible that the system cannot complete writing of a file normally when for example power is turned off for some reason during record...

Page 101: ... mode While recording Cannot set or cancel In picture recording mode Backlight compensation When the MagicPix function is used When the iris gain is set While recording Soft skin mode Set and cancel Help mode Scene mode In auto mode When the MagicPix function is used Change of white balance When digital zoom is used When the MagicPix function is used Adjusting the shutter speed iris gain When the ...

Page 102: ...is full _ Use the supplied software to back up the data to a PC or a DVD disc Images can also be copied to a disc by connecting this unit to the optional DVD burner After that delete unnecessary scenes or format the HDD 59 71 With a DVD burner What type of device is required for playback of a disc created with the DVD burner A disc created with the DVD burner can be played back with a DVD player F...

Page 103: ...VideoCam Suite Can I use the DVD COPY function to copy motion pictures recorded on SD cards onto DVD discs as well _ No you cannot You can use the DVD COPY function to copy only the motion pictures recorded on the HDD If you want to copy motion pictures from an SD card to a DVD disc copy the motion pictures to a PC first and then copy them to a DVD disc 92 103 LSQT1337 ...

Page 104: ...orn out and needs to be replaced If you do not use the unit for approximately 5 minutes the power is automatically turned off to conserve battery life To resume recording turn the power back on The power will not turn off automatically when the oower save function 4 29 is set to OFF The unit cannot be operated unless you open the LCD monitor Remove the SD card then press the RESET button _ 107 f n...

Page 105: ...operate normally Close the card slot cover The unit is hot Follow the messages on the display To use the unit again turn the unit off and leave it for a while If the recording stops when the HDD is used back up the data on the HDD to a PC etc and then format the HDD 4 71 The drop detection function has activated to protect the HDD Do not drop or shake this unit while operating it Use an SD card th...

Page 106: ... lock setting 4 61 671 It may not be possible to delete scenes that are displayed as t_ 1on the thumbnail display If the scenes are unnecessary format the HDD or the SD card to erase the data 4 71 Please be aware that if the HDD or the SD cara is formatted then all the data recorded on the HDD or the SD card wil be erased If the SD card s write protect switch is set to LOCK then deletion and editi...

Page 107: ...is unit is turned off automatically about 1 minute later Even after you press the RESET button the indication may still appear repeatedly If so this unit needs repair Detach the power connected and contact consumer support 4 122 123 Do not attempt to repair the appliance by yourself Use this unit to format SD cards Please be aware that if an SD card is formatted then all the data recorded on the c...

Page 108: ...a DVD b _ he DVD player cannot _ _ lay back the discs I have I reated using VideoCam uite Close the menu screen before connecting the USB cable Select another USB terminal on the PC Check the operating environment 4 85 Disconnect the USB cable turn the unit off then on and then reconnect the USB cable TOdisconnect the USB cable safely double click the _ _ icon in the task tray and follow the instr...

Page 109: ... 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 t...

Page 110: ... going out for recording Prepare enough batteries to last 3 to 4 times the period you are planning to record Cold weather such as when skiing can shorten the recording period 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 i...

Page 111: ...m so the temperature of the unit is close to the ambient temperature of the room then use it Licenses SDHC Logo is a trademark U S Patent Nos 6 836 549 6 381 747 7 050 698 6 516 132 and 5 583 936 This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovis...

Page 112: ...sky rain 4 TV screen 5 Sunlight 6 White fluorescent lamp 7 Halogen light bulb 8 Incandescent light bulb 9 Sunrise or sunset 10 Candlelight Outside of the effective range of automatic white balance adjustment the image will become reddish or bluish Even within the effective range of automatic white balance adjustment the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly if there is more ...

Page 113: ...ctly because the light information that comes through the lens decreases considerably Recording a fast moving subject As the focus lens inside moves mechanically it cannot keep up with a fast moving subject When for example recording a sports event with fast moving subjects the focus may lose its sharpness Recording a subject with little contrast It is easy to bring subjects with a sharp contrast ...

Page 114: ...Minimum required illumination Video output level Audio output level Line Dimensions excluding the projecting parts 2 7 wide LCD monitor approx 123 K pixels Stereo with a zoom function 1 round speaker 20 mm 1 400 Ix 6 Ix approx 2 Ix with the MagicPix function 1 0 Vp p 75 _ 316 mV 600 _ Card reader function No copyright protection support HDD reader function Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant USB termin...

Page 115: ...D card Dolby Digital MPEG 1 Audio Layer 2 HDD Dolby Digital 16 bit 48 kHz 2 ch Maximum number of SD card 99 folders 99 scenes 9801 scenes recordable folders and HDD 999 folders 99 scenes 98901 scenes When the date changes a new folder is created and scenes are recorded in this new folder even if the number of scenes in the old folder has not reached 99 1 Cannot be guaranteed in o eration 2 The 40 ...

Page 116: ...based on Exif 2 2 standard DPOF corresponding Picture size 640 480 4 3 640 360 16 9 Number of recordable Refer to page 117 pictures The 40 GB hard drive utilizes a portion of the storage space for formatting file management and other purposes 40 GB is 40 000 000 000 bytes Usable capacity will be less AC adaptor Information for your safety Dimensions 92 mm W x 33 mm H x 61 mm D 3 6 W x 1 3 H x 2 4 ...

Page 117: ... 55260 99999 The number of recordable pictures depends on whether and _ are used together and on the subject being recorded 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 The numbers shown in the table are approximations If you record motion pictures on the HDD or ...

Page 118: ...ck Battery Pack Holder Kit Class 2 Class 2 Class 2 Class 4 Class 4 Class 6 Class 6 Class 6 Class 6 1 GB SD Memory Card 512 MB SD Memory Card 256 MB SD Memory Card 4 GB SDHC Memory Card 2 GB SD Memory Card 8 GB SDHC Memory Card 4 GB SDHC Memory Card 2 GB SD Memory Card 1 GB SD Memory Card DVD burner The supplied DC cables cannot be used on this unit Please refer to page 20 about the battery chargin...

Page 119: ...SONIC ACCESSORIES Please do not send cash 4 Shipping information UPS delivery requires complete street address Ship To Mr Mrs Ms First Last Street Address City State Zip Phone Day Night TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OFTHE FOLLOWING VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1 800 332 5368 6 AM 6 PM M F PACIFIC TIME OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO PANASONI...

Page 120: ...ce Please include your proof of purchase Failure to do so will delay your repair Tofurther speed your repair please provide an explanation of what is wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 1590 Touhy Ave Elk Grove Village IL 60007 120 LSQT1337 ...

Page 121: ...Inc 787 750 4300 or fax 787 768 2910 In Home service if applicable requires clear complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer and does not include removal or re installation of an installed product It is possible that certain in home repairs will not be completed in home but will require that the product or parts of the product be removed for shop diagnosis and or repair and...

Page 122: ...nly Monday Friday 9 am to 9 pro EST Panasonic Service and Technology Company 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 We Accept Visa MasterCard Discover Card American Express and Personal Checks For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 866 605 1277 Centralized Factory Service Center Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center MAI L TO 1590 Touhy Ave Elk Grove Village IL 60007 Please carefully p...

Page 123: ...t 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 INCLUDING ANY iMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE iN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES In certain instances some jurisdic...

Page 124: ...5 Management 71 Help mode 45 ml Image stabilizer function 42 Initial set 29 Iris 52 NL Language 29 LCD monitor 15 32 110 Locking motion pictures 61 Locking still pictures 67 NM MagicPix function 45 Manual focus 48 50 Menu 28 Motion picture playback 54 Motion picture recording 35 NN Number of recordable pictures 117 NO Operation icons 43 NP PictBridge 81 Picture quality 39 Picture size 39 Playing b...

Page 125: ...er speed 52 Skip playback 54 Slow motion playback 55 Soft skin mode 45 Still picture compatibility 58 Still picture playback 57 Still picture recording 38 liT TV aspect 72 liV Volume adjustment 55 liW White balance 50 112 Wind noise reduction function 47 liZ Zoom 40 Zoom microphone 41 125 LSQT1337 ...

Page 126: ...priete en el centro la bateria hasta que quede bloqueada Como encender la camara Mientras pulsa el bot6n de desbloqueo O ajuste el selector de modo a _ _ I 0 o 0 Para apagar la camara ajuste el selector de modo a off Insercion de una tarjeta 8D 1 Abra la tapa de la ranura para tarjetas SD y a continuaci6n inserte la tarjeta SD Extraccion de la bateria Mientras pulsa el bot6n O mueva O en la direcc...

Page 127: ...seleccionar el medio de grabaci6n deseado y pulse el joystick 2 Seleccione la escena fichero a reproducir y a continuaci6n pulse el joystick Seleccione la operaci6n de reproducci6n con el joystick Pulse el bot6n MENU luego seleccione MEDIA SELECT HDD o SD CARD para seleccionar el destino de grabaci6n y pulse el joystick 2 Pulse el bot6n de inicio detenci6n de la grabaci6n _Reproducci6n de im genes...

Page 128: ...ne PanasonicWay Secaucus NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico inc Ave 65 de Infanteria Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3 LSQT1337 A F1207MD IIII IIII III IIIII II II II IIIIII III III Printed in Indonesia ...

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