3 Replace the belt.

A Camera base B Screw for mounting the unit C Tripod pin You can perform operations easily using the remote control when the tripod is used. (l 24) The battery cover cannot be opened when the tripod is used. Insert the battery before attaching this unit to the tripod. (l 29)
Tighten up the belt so that your hand remains firmly in place.

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Using the LCD monitor
You can record the image while viewing it on the LCD monitor.

Using the remote control

PHOTO EXT DISPLAY SHOT DATE/ TIME START/ STOP
1 Place your finger on LCD monitor
open latch and pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow.
SEARCH STILL ADV SKIP MENU

SEARCH STILL ADV SKIP

PLAY PAUSE STOP

It can open up to 90o.

2 Adjust the angle of the LCD

monitor as desired.

It can be rotated 180 towards the lens A and 90 towards the opposite direction B. The brightness and color level of the LCD monitor can be adjusted. (l 42) The unit may be damaged or fail if the LCD monitor is forcibly opened or rotated. Check that the terminal cover is closed before closing the LCD monitor.
1) Photoshot button [ ]* 2) On-screen display button [EXT DISPLAY] (l 80) 3) Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (l 41) 4) Playback operation buttons (l 68, 69, 70) 5) Delete button [ ]* 6) Direction buttons [3,4,2,1] (l 40) 7) Recording start/stop button [START/ STOP]* 8) Zoom/volume buttons [ZOOM, VOL]* 9) Menu button [MENU]* (l 40) 10) Enter button [ENTER] (l 40) * means that these buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the unit.

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Install a button-type battery
Install the supplied button-type battery in the remote control before using it.
Remote control usable range
The distance between the remote control and the units remote control sensor A: Within approx. 5 m (16 feet) Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and right

No longer made. Operation in motion picture recording is not guaranteed with an SD card memory from 32 MB to 4 GB except the cards above. (The recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording.) For the purposes of these operating instructions, SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are referred to as the SD card. This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on SD Memory Card Specifications and SDHC Memory Cards formatted in FAT32 system. If you wish to use Memory Cards that are 4 GB, SDHC Memory Cards only can be used.

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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 computer), the time spent for recording may become longer and you may not be able to use the SD card. (l 79) (Do not format it on a PC etc.) 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. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used on this unit.
(SD Speed Class Rating Class 2)
This indicates a Class 2 rating in the high speed standards (SD Speed Class) stipulated by the SD Card Association for high speed writing between SD compatible products and SD Memory cards. If you use a Class 2 card compatible with the SD Speed Class in an SD compatible product, you can obtain stable recording by using an SD card conformed with Class 2 or more.

Handling precautions

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

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Charging the battery

To recharge the built-in lithium battery:
If you connect the AC adaptor or insert the battery in this unit, the built-in lithium battery will be recharged. Leave the unit as it is for approx. 24 hours and the battery will save the date and time for approx. 6 months. (The battery is still being recharged even if the mode dial is set to OFF.)

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Switching the language
You can switch the language on the screen display or the menu screen.
select [LANGUAGE] and press the center of the cursor button.
After adjustments are made if no operations are performed for about 2 seconds, the bar will disappear. Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen. [BRIGHTNESS]: Brightness of the LCD monitor [COLOR]: Color level of the LCD monitor These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
2 Select [English] and press the
center of the cursor button.
In order to increase the brightness of the entire LCD monitor Press the POWER LCD button.

POWER LCD

Adjusting LCD monitor
Adjusting the brightness and the color level of the LCD monitor
select [SETUP] # [LCD SET] # [YES] and press the cursor button.
The [ ] indication appears on the LCD monitor. Press the POWER LCD button if the surroundings are bright and the LCD monitor is difficult to see. The entire LCD monitor will become approx. twice as bright as usual. When the POWER LCD button is pressed again, the [ ] indication disappears and the original brightness is restored. This will not affect the images to be recorded. If you turn on the unit when the AC adaptor is used, this function will automatically be activated. This function cannot be used in PC Connection mode.
down to select the item to be adjusted. Then, press the cursor button and move the cursor button left or right to make the adjustment.

The bar display moves.

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Before recording

First, format the SD card if one which has been used on another device is going to be used for the first time on this unit. (l 79) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Copy valuable data onto a PC or other device before proceeding with the formatting. We recommend using HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1 to import data recorded on this unit. (l 102)

Guide line function

This is for viewing the slope and the balance of the image while recording or playing back.
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. Rotate the mode dial to select
Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [O.I.S.] # [ON] and press the cursor button.
or rotate the mode dial to and then select the (motion picture playback) tab. (l 68)
To cancel the image stabilizer function
Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [O.I.S.] # [OFF] and press the cursor button. This functions default setting is [ON]. In still picture recording mode, pressing the PHOTO SHOT button halfway increases the effect of the image stabilizer function. (MEGA optical image stabilizer) In the following cases, the image stabilizer function may not work effectively. When the digital zoom is used When the unit is shaken greatly When you record a moving subject while tracking it
Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] or [PLAY SETUP] # [GUIDE LINES] # desired item and press the cursor button.
A [HORIZONTAL] B [GRID1] C [GRID2]

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To cancel the guide line function
Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] or [PLAY SETUP] # [GUIDE LINES] # [OFF] and press the cursor button. The guide lines do not appear on the images actually recorded.

Microphone level

This is for adjusting the microphone input level.
When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones and the external microphone terminal can be adjusted. Rotate the mode dial to select
Wind noise reduction function
This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the microphone when recording.
select [VIDEO] # [MIC LEVEL] # [SETrAGC] or [SET] and press the cursor button.
Press the MENU button, then select [VIDEO] # [WIND CUT] # [ON] and press the cursor button.
AGC: Auto Gain Control [AUTO]: AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically. [SETrAGC]: The desired recording level can be set. AGC will also be activated to reduce the amount of sound distortion. [SET]: AGC is not activated and so natural recording can be performed.
To cancel the wind noise reduction function

Manual focus adjustment
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then manual focusing is available. Rotate the mode dial to select
4 Move the cursor button left or
right to bring the subject into focus.
(When MF assist function is used)
Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON] and press the cursor button.
The center of the screen is enlarged. The normal screen returns approximately 2 seconds after you finish bringing the subject into focus. The center of the screen is not enlarged when [MF ASSIST] is [OFF].
To restore to the automatic adjustment
The default setting is [ON].
2 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS
Press the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch down again to the FOCUS position. You can 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 on it.
3 Move the switch down and set it
to FOCUS position. About the MF assist function
The center of the screen is enlarged during manual focus adjustment. This allows you to focus on the subject more easily. MF assist does not work if the zoom magnification is more than 12k. The part of the screen that is enlarged is not enlarged on the image actually recorded. The zebra pattern does not appear on the part of the screen that is enlarged when [ZEBRA] is [ON].
The manual focus indication [MF] and the icon shown in the illustration appear.

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White balance
This is for recording in natural colors.
The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. Rotate the mode dial to select
Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, stage spotlights in theatres Sunrise, sunset etc.
Set the white balance mode to [ AWB ]. You can also restore the automatic adjustment by setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO.
To set the white balance manually

1 Select [

], fill the screen with a white subject.
The icon shown in the illustration is displayed automatically.
3 Move the cursor button left or
right to select the white balance mode.
When the [ ] display changes from flashing to on, setting is complete. When the [ ] display continues flashing, the white balance cannot be set because the place is dark etc. In this case, use the automatic white balance.

Resuming the previous playback
If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was stopped.
Still picture (JPEG) playback
Play back the still pictures recorded on the card.
Press the MENU button, then select [PLAY SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON] and press the cursor button.
If playback of a motion picture is stopped, [ ] appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped scene.
then right to select the picture playback) tab.

(still

To cancel the resume playback function
Press the MENU button, then select [PLAY SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [OFF] and press the cursor button. The memorized resume position is cleared if you turn off the power or operate the mode dial. (The [RESUME PLAY] setting is kept.)
A Still picture playback tab The still pictures recorded on the SD card are displayed as thumbnails (reduced-size images).
3 Select the file to be played back.
B Previous page C Next page D File number display E Folder/file name The selected file will be encircled by a yellow frame.

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If 9 or more files 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 button left and right and then pressing the center of the cursor button. The file number display switches to the page number when the still picture playback tab or / is selected.
About still picture compatibility
This unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). The file format supported by this unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted files will be played back.) If a non-standard file is played back, the folder/ file name may not be displayed. This unit may degrade or not play back data recorded or created on other products and other products may degrade or not play back data recorded on this unit. While this unit accesses the SD card (the access lamp is lit), do not remove the SD card. Do not operate the mode dial during the slide show. It takes time to display the file depending on the number of pixels of the file. Files which cannot be displayed as thumbnails (the thumbnails are displayed as ) cannot be played back. If you attempt 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/time and it may take time to display the thumbnail display when playing back still pictures not recorded on this unit. The power will not turn off even if the LCD monitor is closed.

To cancel all DPOF settings
Press the MENU button, then select [PLAY SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [CANCEL ALL] and press the cursor button. When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the cursor button.

What is DPOF?

DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format. This enables picture printing information to be written onto an SD card so that it can be used on a system supporting DPOF. The DPOF setting can be established for up to 999 prints. DPOF setting made on other devices may not be recognized by this unit. Please perform the DPOF settings on this unit. You cannot add the recording date to pictures to be printed with the DPOF settings.
select [PLAY SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [SET] and press the cursor button.
2 Select the file to be set and then
press the center of the cursor 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.
You can select from 0 to 999. (The selected number of pictures can be printed with the printer supporting DPOF.) To cancel the setting, set the number of prints to [0]. You can also select multiple files in succession.

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Formatting

Formatting an SD card

This is for initializing 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 computer etc. Rotate the mode dial to select
select [SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD] # [YES] and press the cursor button.
When formatting is complete, press the MENU button to exit the message screen. Use this unit to format SD cards. If an SD card is formatted on other products (such as a computer), the time spent for recording may become longer and you may not be able to use the SD card. Depending on the type of SD card being used, it may take time to format. During formatting, do not turn this unit off. When you format the SD card, use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor. Do not remove the SD card while formatting.

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With a TV

Playback on TV

The motion pictures and still pictures recorded on this unit can be played back on a TV screen. Connect this unit to a TV with one of the following terminals. When connecting to a HDMI terminal, a connection cable (optional) is necessary. Difference in picture quality

[STANDARD]: Layout specific to the printer [ [ ]: ]: No frame print Frame print
You cannot set page layouts not supported on the printer.
8 Select [PRINT] # [YES] and press
the cursor button to print the pictures.
Exit PictBridge by disconnecting the USB cable (supplied) after the pictures have been printed.

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Before using with a computer
What you can do with a computer
Data type Can do [Copy to PC] Motion picture [Write data to media]* [Copy between media]* [Easy editing] Playing back on a computer Still picture Copying files to a computer Standard Windows picture viewer or a commercially available picture viewer Windows Explorer HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1 Software used
Refer to P104 if using a Macintosh. *Compatible media are SD card and discs (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-R DL). When you connect this unit and a computer, always insert the battery and connect the AC adaptor. If you do not insert the battery and connect the AC adaptor, operation will not be possible after connecting this unit to the computer. We cannot guarantee operation of this unit if you use software other than that supplied to read/write motion picture data to this unit.

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Contents on provided CD-ROM
The following software applications are contained on the provided CD-ROM.
HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1
You can acquire data of motion pictures and still pictures on an SD card to the hard disk of the computer, easily edit (split, merge, delete) the motion pictures, then write the data to an SD card or disc.
[Copy to PC]: If there is no more available memory on the SD card, copy the data to the hard disk of the computer. You can then easily edit it (split or delete scenes etc.). [Write data to media]: You can copy motion picture data and still picture data from the hard disk of the computer to an SD card. You can also copy motion picture data to a disc. [Copy between media]: You can copy motion picture data from an SD card to a disc or from a disc to an 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. [Format disc]: Depending on the type of disc that you use, formatting is necessary. Discs are formatted using the UDF 2.5 file system that supports the AVCHD.

If the driver has been recognized properly
[USB Mass Storage Device] is displayed at [Universal Serial Bus controllers].
If the driver has not been recognized properly
[!] or [Unknown device] appears at [Universal Serial Bus controllers] or [Other devices] etc. (Where the display will appear depends on the type of computer you are using.) You can use the following methods to enable it to be recognized. Method 1: Turn off the unit and your computer once and try verifying again. Method 2: Remove the SD card and try verifying again. Method 3: Try connecting the unit to another USB port on your computer.
[Control Panel] # ([Performance and Maintenance] #) [System].

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Using HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1
Using HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1, you can copy images recorded on this unit to the hard disk of the computer. When you want to playback images, write back the images from the hard disk of the computer to an SD card. You can then connect this unit to a TV to watch the images. (l 80) When using HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1, log on to your computer as Administrator with a login name equally authorized. If you log on with a login name other than Administrator, you cannot use the applications.
Copying data on an SD card to the hard disk of the computer
A USB cable (supplied) Insert the plugs as far as they will go. The unit and computer will not operate properly if the plugs are not inserted fully. Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.)

(On the computer)

Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1] # [HD Writer].
The HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1 introductory screen is displayed. If [OK] is clicked, the software will start.
5 Click the [Copy to PC] button.

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6 Click the [Start copying] button.

2 Click

on the top right and select the folder with the image data you want to copy to the SD card.
A confirmation message appears. Click [Yes] and copying starts. After copying is complete, a message appears. If [Yes] is clicked, all the motion pictures and still pictures on the SD card will be deleted.
3 Select [Start writing] to copy the
images from the hard disk of the computer to the SD card.

or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the personal computer. To disconnect USB cable safely
Drag [NO_NAME] or [Untitled] disk icon to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB cable.

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Menus and Indications

Menu list

Recording menus

[SETUP]

[FORMAT CARD] (l 79) [DISPLAY] (l 107) [DATE/TIME] (l 41) [DATE FORMAT] (l 41) [POWER SAVE] (l 107) [QUICK START] (l 33) [BEEP SOUND] (l 107) [LCD SET] (l 42) [COMPONENT OUT] (l 84) [HDMI RESOLUTION] (l 82) [EZ Sync] (l 87) [TV ASPECT] (l 80) [INITIAL SET] (l 107) [DEMO MODE] (l 107)

[BASIC]

[SCENE MODE] (l 63) [D.ZOOM] (l 52) [O.I.S.] (l 59) [GUIDE LINES] (l 59) [CLOCK SET] (l 41)

[LANGUAGE] (l 42)

[VIDEO]
[REC MODE] (l 47) [FADE COLOR] (l 55) [WIND CUT] (l 60) [ZOOM MIC] (l 53) [MIC LEVEL] (l 60) [AGS] (l 44)

[PICTURE]

[PICT. QUALITY] (l 51) [FLASH LEVEL] (l 58) [SHTR EFFECT] (l 50)

[ADVANCED]

[REC LAMP] (l 107) [ZEBRA] (l 62) [COLOR BAR] (l 62) [MF ASSIST] (l 64)

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Playback menus (motion picture playback)
Playback menus (still picture playback)

[PLAY SETUP]

[PLAY MODE] (l 71) [REPEAT PLAY] (l 71) [RESUME PLAY] (l 72) [SCENE PROTECT] (l 75) [GUIDE LINES] (l 59)
[SCENE PROTECT] (l 77) [DPOF SET] (l 78)
[FORMAT CARD] (l 79) [DISPLAY] (l 107) [DATE/TIME] (l 41) [DATE FORMAT] (l 41) [POWER SAVE] (l 107) [BEEP SOUND] (l 107) [LCD SET] (l 42) [COMPONENT OUT] (l 84) [HDMI RESOLUTION] (l 82) [EZ Sync] (l 87) [TV ASPECT] (l 80)

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Menus related to [ADVANCED] and [SETUP]

[REC LAMP]

[OFF] [ON] The recording lamp lights during recording and flashes when the unit receives a signal from the remote control or when the self-timer is counting down. When this is set to [OFF], it does not light during recording.

[BEEP SOUND]

[OFF] [ON] This allows operations such as starting and ending recording to be signaled by a beep. When [OFF] is set, no beep is heard when an operation such as recording is started or ended. 1 Beep When you start recording When you turn on the power When this unit is recognized by the computer or the printer etc. 2 Beeps When you pause recording When you turn off the power 2 Beeps/4 times When an error occurs e.g. recording not starting. Check the sentence displayed on the screen. (l 110)

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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 units power 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 C to 25 C (59 F to 77 F), Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%) 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. Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording. Prepare batteries enough to last for 3 to 4 times the period during you want to record pictures in. In cold places such as a ski resort, the period during which you can record pictures is shortened. When you travel, do not forget to bring an AC adaptor so that you can recharge the batteries at your destination.
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the terminals are damaged. Attaching 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.

Ship To: Mr. Mrs. Ms. First Street Address Night City State Zip

Phone#: Day

TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONICS ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032
In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories.

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Request for Service Notice (USA Only)
Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice, in the unlikely event this product needs service.
Request for Service Notice:
Please include your proof of purchase. (Failure to do so will delay your repair.) To further speed your repair, please provide an explanation of what is wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting.
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

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Limited Warranty (For USA Customers)
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC. Ave. 65 de Infantera, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Panasonic Video Products

Limited Warranty Coverage

Limited Warranty

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as the warrantor) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (warranty period), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.

Product

Camcorder DVD/VCR Deck, A/V Mixer
One (1) Year (except CCD Image Sensor) CCD Image Sensor - 6 (Six) Months One (1) Year
Ninety (90) Days Ninety (90) Days Ninety (90) Days Ninety (90) Days Ninety (90) Days Ninety (90) Days Ninety (90) Days Not Applicable

Service

Carry-In or Mail-In Carry-In or Mail-In

Contact Number

1-800-211-PANA(7262) 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
TV/VCR, TV/DVD, One (1) Year (except CRT) TV/DVD/VCR CRT - Two (2) Years Combination TV/HDR Combination Rechargeable Batteries (in exchange for defective item) Tape (in exchange for defective item) Memory Cards (in exchange for defective item) One (1) Year (except CRT) CRT - Two (2) Years Ten (10) Days
Carry-In: 21 CRTand Smaller 1-800-211-PANA(7262) In-Home or Carry-In: 22 CRT and Larger In-Home or Carry-In 1-888-843-9788

Carry-In or Mail-In

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Five (5) Days

Not Applicable

Ninety (90) Days

During the Labor warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the Parts warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or mail-in (prepaid) your product or arrange for in-home service, as applicable, during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold as is. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.
Carry-In, Mail-in (Prepaid) or In-Home Service
For Carry-In, Mail-In (prepaid) or In-HomeService (as applicable) in the United States call toll free contact number listed above or visit Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, 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 then returned.

Precautions

USE & LOCATION

WARNING

TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD. Your camera and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the power supply or operate your camera if it gets wet. Your camera has been designed for outdoor use, however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee. This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your camera. Do not attempt to disassemble this unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Unplug your camera from the power supply before cleaning. AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD.
CARE TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA. Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your camera body. TO PROTECT THE LENS. Do not touch the surface of the lens with your hand. Use a commercial camera lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating. TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR CAMERA. Before handling your camera, make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products, such as suntan lotion, as it may damage the finish. -If you see this symbolInformation 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.
DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS DO NOT LEAVE THE CAMERA WITH THE EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMERA TO EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE. Such as, in direct sunlight, inside a closed car, next to a heater, etc. This action could permanently damage the 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 CAMERA 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.
Indemnity concerning recording content
The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this unit, its accessories or recordable media.
IMPORTANT Carefully observe copyright laws
Whatever you have recorded and created can be used for your personal entertainment only. Under copyright laws, other materials cannot be used without obtaining permission from the holders of the copyrights. SDHC Logo is a trademark. miniSD Logo is a trademark. AVCHD and the AVCHD Logo are the trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. and the Sony Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and the High-Definition Multimedia Interface are the registered trademarks or trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. HDAVI Control is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH and DICOMAR is a registered 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. 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 the Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries. Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation. Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the

Red eye reduction function
Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes.
Press the MENU button, then select [PICTURE] # [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 not move until the second flash is finished. Use this when you take pictures of people in dark places.

Tele macro function

This is for close-ups bringing only what you want to record into focus.
Image stabilizer function
This is for reducing image shakes during recording.
By focusing only on the subject and blurring the background, the image can be impressive. The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 50 cm (20z).
Reduces the image shaking due to hand movement when recording.
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
2 Move the cursor button right to
Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] (HD mode) or [ADVANCED] (STD mode) # [O.I.S.] # [OFF] and press the cursor button. This functions default setting is [ON]. In still picture recording mode, pressing the PHOTO SHOT button halfway increases the effect of the image stabilizer function. (MEGA optical image stabilizer) When a tripod is used, we recommend that you turn the image stabilizer off. In the following cases, the image stabilizer function may not work effectively. jWhen the digital zoom is used jWhen the unit is shaken greatly jWhen you record a moving subject while tracking it jWhen the conversion lens is used
If the magnification is 10k or less, then it is automatically set to 10k.
To cancel the tele macro function
Select [ ] again. If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust the focus manually. (l 75) In the following cases, the tele macro function is canceled. jThe zoom magnification becomes lower than 10k. jThe power is turned off or the mode dial is operated.

Guide line function

This is for viewing the slope and the balance of the image while recording or playing back.

Press the

To delete an unnecessary portion of a scene, first divide the scene and then delete the unnecessary portion.
5 When the confirmation message
To continue deleting other scenes

Repeat steps 3-5.

To complete editing
Press the MENU button. You can also delete scenes by pressing the MENU button, selecting [EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] and then selecting [ALL SCENES] (HD mode)/[ALL] (STD mode) or [SELECT]. To delete an unwanted part of a scene, divide the scene first, and then delete the unnecessary part. (l 87) Scenes which cannot be played back (the thumbnails are displayed as [ ]) cannot be deleted. Protected scenes cannot be deleted. Do not open the card slot cover while deleting. The deletion will stop. 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 sufficient battery power or use the AC adaptor. If you delete scenes recorded on other products with this unit, all the data related to the scenes may be deleted. It may not be possible to delete scenes that have been divided to approximately 1 second or less in STD mode.
select [EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE] # [SET] (HD mode) or [YES] (STD mode) and press the cursor button.
2 Select the scene to be divided,
then press the cursor button.
The selected scene is played back.
3 When you reach the area where
you want to divide the scene, press the cursor button down to set the dividing point.
Editing 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 82)

Protecting scenes

This is for preventing scenes from being deleted by mistake.
4 When the confirmation message
5 Delete the unnecessary scenes.
Refer to P86 for deleting scenes.
Recorded scenes can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake. (Even if you protect some scenes, formatting the disc or SD card will delete them.)
To continue dividing other scenes

Repeat steps 2-4.

Rotate the mode dial to select and then select the [ ] or [ ] tab.
select [PLAY SETUP] # [SCENE PROTECT] # [YES] and press the cursor button.
(HD mode only) To delete all the divided points
Press the MENU button, then select [EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE] # [CANCEL ALL] and press the cursor button. When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the cursor button. All divided points set on this unit will be canceled. The scenes that were deleted after division cannot be recovered. Scenes cannot be divided if the number of scenes has reached 999. When the amount of time recorded on the scene is too short, dividing may not be possible. If images that have been divided are played back on another device, the points where the scenes join may 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 back all scenes even if you selected to play back the scenes by date. Data that has been recorded or edited on another device cannot be divided and the divided points cannot be deleted. Discs other than DVD-RAM cannot be divided or deleted and the divided points cannot be deleted when the remaining space on the disc becomes small.

To allow the disc to be played back on other devices that support AVCHD (HD mode) Important Notice
When formatting is complete, press the MENU button to exit the message screen. Use this unit to format SD cards. If an SD card is formatted on other products (such as a computer), the time spent for recording may become longer and you may not be able to use the SD card. Depending on the type of SD card being used, it may take time to format. Do not turn this unit off, while formatting. When you format the SD card, use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor. Do not open the card slot cover while formatting.
DVD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-R DL:
After finalizing, the disc becomes play-only and you can no longer record. When you un-finalize a DVD-RW, the disc can be used for recording again. (l 96)

DVD-RAM:

It is not necessary to finalize DVD-RAM.
To allow the disc to be played back on other DVD players etc. (STD mode)
select [DISC SETUP] # [FINALIZE] # [YES] and press the cursor button.

DVD-RW (VR format):

DVD-RW (VR format) after finalization can be recorded and edited in the same way as DVD-RW (VR format) before finalization. After finalizing a DVD-RW (VR format) once, you cannot finalize it again. (Even if you record on or edit a DVD-RW (VR format) after finalizing, it is not necessary to finalize it again.)
When finalizing is complete, press the MENU button to exit the message screen. HD mode When finalizing a DVD-RW, DVD-R or DVD-R DL a top menu containing thumbnails is created. STD mode When finalizing a DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R, a top menu containing thumbnails is created. Do not finalize a disc recorded on this unit using any other device. When using a double sided disc, finalize each side. The top menu created when finalizing does not appear 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 unit to be heavily vibrated or shaken while finalizing a disc. Doing so may prevent the disc from being finalized resulting in an unplayable disc. If the power supply stops while finalizing, the finalization will fail and the disc may become unplayable on other devices even if disc repair is carried out.
DVD-RW (Video format), DVD-R and DVD-R DL:
After finalizing, the disc becomes play-only and you can no longer record. When you un-finalize a DVD-RW (Video format), the disc can be used for recording again. (l 96)
HD mode Rotate the mode dial to select and then select the [ ] tab. STD mode Rotate the mode dial to select.

1 Connect this unit to the AC
Finalization cannot be executed when using a battery. If the power supply stops while finalizing, the finalization will fail and the data may be damaged.

Un-finalizing a DVD-RW

This is for un-finalizing a DVD-RW so that it can be used for recording.

Creating a top menu

A top menu is displayed when a DVD-RAM is played back on other devices that support AVCHD.
HD mode Rotate the mode dial to select and then select the [ ] tab. STD mode Rotate the mode dial to select. Rotate the mode dial to select and then select the [ ] tab.
1 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.
Creating a top menu cannot be executed when using a battery. If the power supply stops while creating a top menu, the data may be damaged.
select [DISC SETUP] # [UN-FINALIZE] # [YES] and press the cursor button.
select [DISC SETUP] # [CREATE TOP MENU] # [YES] and press the cursor button.
When un-finalizing is complete, press the MENU button to exit the message screen. (HD mode) Discs other than DVD-RW cannot be un-finalized. If there is no space remaining on the DVD-RW, the disc may not be un-finalized. (STD mode) Discs other than DVD-RW (Video format) cannot be un-finalized. DVD-RW (VR format) after finalization can be recorded and edited in the same way as DVD-RW (VR format) before finalization. When you un-finalize the disc, use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor.
After creating the top menu, press the MENU button to exit the message screen. If a top menu is created, the disc becomes play-only and you can no longer record. The top menu is not displayed on the unit, but it will be displayed when the disc is played back on other devices that support AVCHD. Except for DVD-RAM, the top menu is created during finalizing.

Deleting the top menu

If you insert a DVD-RAM on which a top menu was created, the confirmation message appears when you set a recording mode. If you select [YES] to erase the top menu, the DVD-RAM can be recorded and edited in the same way as before the top menu was created.

Protecting a disc

This is for protecting discs (write protection) when they are being ejected from this unit to prevent them from being formatted if they are inserted in other devices. Discs protected using this unit cannot be edited or used to record on other devices, but they can be used in the same way as unprotected discs with this unit.

Auto Protect Operation

Insert into unit > Protected disc When auto protect is [ON] Operations on the unit > Motion picture recording, editing, etc. Playback only Motion picture recording, editing, etc. Playback only Protected disc Motion picture recording, editing, etc. When auto protect is [OFF] Playback only Motion picture recording, editing, etc. Playback only After disc writing operations (recording motion pictures, editing, finalizing, un-finalizing, creating 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 BE RECORDED BY OTHER DEVICES. appears on the screen. Unprotected Unprotected Protected Status of ejected disc Protected

About the settings when connecting with HDMI
When this unit is connected to another device with a HDMI cable, the output setting on this unit can be changed.

HDMI output resolution

You can switch the method to output the images.
Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] > [HDMI RESOLUTION] desired item and press the cursor button.
[AUTO]: The output resolution is automatically set based on the information from the connected TV. Output resolution 1080i 480p
1080i This is an interlace scan 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 of available scan lines is more than double the 480 scan lines used to display standard images until now so the images have clearer detail and a lot of presence. 480p This is a progressive scan method which scans all 480 available scan lines on the screen at the same time every 1/60th of a second. This method reduces the flickering as the scan lines are not scanned on the screen alternatively like in the interlace method. 480i This is an interlace scan method in which the 480 available scan lines are divided in half and scanned on the screen alternatively every 1/60th of a second. Interlace method/progressive method Video signals until now (NTSC) are referred to as 480i (i is short for interlace) whereas a high-density video signal that doubles the number of scan lines is called 480p (p is short for progressive). The component terminal and the HDMI terminal on this unit are also compatible with high definition image output [1080i]. It is necessary to have a compatible TV to enjoy progressive and high definition images.
Information from the connected TV 720p, 1080i Others [1080i]:

[480p]:

The interlace method with 1080 available scan lines is used for output. The progressive method with 480 available scan lines is used for output.
If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method [1080i] or [480p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV. (Please read the operating instructions for the TV.) Be sure to connect to an HDMI input terminal. Do not connect to an HDMI output terminal on other products.
Playback using EZ Sync (HDAVI Control)
If you connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with EZ Sync (HDAVI Control) with a HDMI cable, the following linked operations become possible. You can use the remote 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 recording a motion picture, formatting a disc, finalizing a disc, un-finalizing a disc, deleting data, recovering data or connecting the unit to a computer with a USB cable.) If you connect with a HDMI cable and then turn on the power, the input channel on the TV automatically switches to this units screen. If the TVs power is in standby status, it will turn on automatically (if [Set] has been selected for the TVs [Power on link] setting). jDepending 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. (For details on how to switch input, please read the operating instructions for the TV.) If EZ Sync does not work properly, refer to page 145.

A Component cable (supplied) B AV cable (supplied) Connect to terminals of the same color. The component terminal C is for outputting images only so be sure to also connect the AV cable. (Insert it in the audio input terminal for the component terminal input. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.)
Example: Select the [Component] channel etc. (The name of the channel may differ depending on the connected TV.)
About the setting when connecting the component terminals
When this unit is connected to a TV with the component cable, the output setting on this unit can be changed. Set it to match the terminal on the TV that you connect to. Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] > [COMPONENT OUT] desired
item and press the cursor button.
[480i]: When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with 480i. (Playback is in standard quality.) [1080i]: When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with 1080i. (Playback is in high definition quality.)
Check the connections. Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. Check the TVs input setting (input switch). (For more information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.) If the images are not displayed correctly on a wide-screen TV, adjust the setting in screen mode on the TV. (For more information, please read the 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)
3 Connecting with the AV cable (supplied)
1 Connect this unit to a TV with the AV cable (supplied).

A AV cable (supplied)

Example: Select the [Video 2] channel etc. (The name of the channel may differ depending on the cable.)
To watch images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3)
When playing back motion pictures or still pictures recorded on this unit with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a TV with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the images on the screen may be squeezed horizontally. In this case, change the menu setting to play back the pictures in the original aspect ratio. (Depending on the TV setting, the pictures may not be displayed correctly. For more information, please read the operating instructions of your TV.) Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [4:3] and

[FINALIZE] (l 94) [UN-FINALIZE] (l 96) [DISC PROTECT] (l 98) [FORMAT DISC] (l 93) [INFORMATION] (l 99)
Menus related to [SETUP] [DISPLAY]
[OFF] [ON] The screen indications are selected as shown in the illustration below. [OFF]
[DISPLAY] (l 131) [DATE/TIME] (l 49) [DATE FORMAT] (l 49) [POWER SAVE] (l 131) [BEEP SOUND] (l 132) [LCD SET] (l 49) [EVF SET] (l 49) [TV ASPECT] (l 107)

[POWER SAVE]

[OFF] [5 MINUTES] [OFF]: The power saving function is not activated. [5 MINUTES]: When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to save battery life. To use this unit turn it on again.
Others In the following cases, the unit may not turn off even when you set this to [5 MINUTES]. jWhen using the AC adaptor jWhen connecting the unit to a computer or printer via the USB cable jWhen PRE-REC is used

Indications

Recording indications

Motion picture recording

[BEEP SOUND]
[OFF] [ON] This allows operations such as starting and ending recording to be signaled by a beep. When [OFF] is set, no beep is heard when an operation such as recording is started or ended. 1 Beep When you start recording When you turn on the power When this unit is recognized by the computer or the printer, etc. 2 Beeps When you pause recording When you turn off the power 2 Beeps/4 times When an error occurs e.g. recording not starting. Check the sentence displayed on the screen. (l 135)
Still picture recording (when the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed halfway)
Remaining battery power 90min R30min 0h00m00s JAN 12:34PM /; (Red) ; (Green)

AUTO MNL

Remaining time for battery power Remaining time for motion picture recording Elapsed recording time Date indication Time indication Recording/writing to a disc or an SD card Recording pause Auto mode Manual mode Manual focus Zoom magnification indication Backlight compensation Image stabilizer
[INITIAL SET] (HD mode only)
[YES] [NO] When there is a menu that cannot be selected due another function or mode being activated, set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition. (The language setting cannot be changed back to the default condition.)
[DEMO MODE] (HD mode only)

[OFF] [ON] This item 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 demonstration mode for introducing its functions. If any button is pressed or operated, the demonstration mode is canceled. If no operations take place for approx. 10 minutes, the demonstration mode automatically starts. To terminate the demonstration mode, insert a disc or an SD card, or set this to [OFF]. For normal use, set this function to [OFF].

MF 10t

POWER LCD EXTRA Shutter speed F number Gain value PRE-REC Intelligent contrast control

1/100 OPEN, F2.0 0dB

Soft skin mode Tele macro / / Fade (White), Fade (Black) MagicPix function Zoom microphone Wind noise reduction External microphone supporting the smart accessory shoe

LOWCUT

/A/ i/j (White) (Green) 10/2
Flash Flash level Red eye reduction Focus indication Self-Timer recording MEGA OIS Number of recording pixels for still pictures 1920k1080
External microphone supporting the smart accessory shoe (LOW CUT) Microphone level Zebra display HG mode HN mode HE mode XP mode SP mode LP mode Sports mode Portrait mode Low light mode Spotlight mode 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-R / DVD-R DL (dual layer on single side) 100

(White) (Green) (Red) /

Card can be recorded to Recognizing the card Recording/accessing the card Still picture quality Remaining number of still pictures

XP SP LP

Playback indications

Motion picture playback

DPOF already set (to more than 1) Contents that have been protected.
Number of recording pixels for still pictures 1920k1080

Still picture playback

The picture size is not displayed for still pictures recorded with other products that have different picture sizes from the sizes shown above.

Recording does not start although power is supplied to this unit and the disc or SD card is correctly inserted.
Recording starts but stops immediately. The playback picture breaks up for a moment.
The unit arbitrarily stops recording.
Auto focus function does not work.

Problem

Check points Are you trying to record small or finely detailed objects with [PICT.QUALITY] set at [ ]? # If you try to record small or finely detailed objects with [PICT.QUALITY] set at [ ], the images may break up into a mosaic-like pattern. Record with [PICT.QUALITY] set at [ ] instead. (l 60) Is the volume too low? # During playback, move the volume lever to display the volume indication and adjust it. (l 83) Does the input switch on the TV match the connected terminal? # Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the input used for the connection. Is the [TV ASPECT] setting correct? # Change the setting to match the aspect ratio of the TV. Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [16:9] or [4:3] and press the cursor button. If both HDMI and component cables are connected, priority in recording mode is given to the output from the HDMI cable. If you set 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. (STD mode) Is the DVD-RAM or the DVD-RW (VR format) write-protected? # Release the protection. (l 98) If the disc or the contents on the disc have been protected on another device, release the protection on the same device. (HD mode) Is the scene protected? # Release the protection. (l 88) If the disc or the contents on the disc have been protected on another device, release the protection on the same device. Scene which cannot be displayed as thumbnails (the thumbnails are displayed as [ ]) cannot be deleted. If the scenes are unnecessary, format the disc or SD card to erase the data. (l 93, 94) Please be aware that if a disc or an SD card is formatted then all the data recorded on the disc or SD card will be erased. Is the still picture file protected? # Protected files cannot be deleted. Release the protect setting. (l 91) If the SD cards write protect switch is set to LOCK, then deletion is disabled. (l 29) The data may be destroyed. It may have been destroyed by static or electromagnetic waves. Store important data on a computer or other products as well.

When deleting scenes

e.g. 1: Deleting scenes midway through a sequence of scenes.
1 Scene to be deleted A The image will be still for several seconds wherever a scene was deleted. B The images of consecutive scenes where they are no deletions are played back smoothly one after another.
e.g. 2: When recording again after having deleted the last scene.
Scene to be deleted A new scene is recorded here. The image will be still for several seconds wherever a scene was deleted. The images of consecutive scenes where they are no deletions are played back smoothly one after another.
When editing scenes on a computer 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 area A and output to the media, the images will be still for several seconds wherever one scene changes to the next. This stopping of the images for several seconds wherever one scene changes to the next can be prevented by dragging and dropping the scenes in the Image display area B or by clicking [Copy between media] button on the Start Menu.
e.g. 2: When deleting scenes was initiated by HD Writer 2.0E for 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, the images may be still for several seconds where the original scenes were split.
Others 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 disc or 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 units casing, causing it to malfunction. Do not use benzine, paint thinner or alcohol for cleaning the unit. Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull out the AC cable from the AC outlet. The camera body may be discolored and the surface finish may peel off. Wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth to remove dust and fingerprints. To remove stubborn stains, thoroughly wring a cloth that has been soaked in a neutral detergent diluted with water and wipe the unit with it. Afterwards, wipe it with a dry cloth. When you use a chemical dust cloth, follow the instructions that came with the cloth. Do not touch the laser pickup lens. If you touch the laser pickup lens directly it may cause malfunctions. 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.

Explanation of terms

Automatic white balance
White balance adjustment recognizes the color of light and adjusts so the white color will become a purer white. The unit determines the hue of light that comes through the lens and white balance sensor, thereby judging the recording condition, and selects the closest hue setting. This is called automatic white balance adjustment. However, since the unit only stores white color information under several light sources, automatic white balance adjustment does not function normally under other light sources.
10 000K 9 000K 8 000K 7 000K 6 000K

5) 2) 3) 4)

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) When this unit is taken to a location with a significant temperature difference such as from a cold place to a hot place. 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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2 000K

1 000K

What to do with the lens is fogged up.
Remove the battery or AC adaptor and leave the unit for about 1 hour. When the unit becomes close to the ambient temperature, the fog disappears naturally.
The illustration above shows the range over which the auto white balance functions. 1) The effective range of automatic white balance adjustment on this unit 2) Blue sky 3) Cloudy 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

A A/V terminal.19, 105, 106 AC adaptor.31, 35, 152 Accessory shoe.21 Aperture.77 Auto focus.155 Auto Ground-directonal Standby (AGS).52 Auto protect.98 Auto slow shutter.73 Automatic white balance.76, 154 AVCHD.14 B Backlight compensation.66 Battery.31, 32, 152 Beep sound.132 Black balance.77 C Card.28, 30, 40, 153 Charging time.32 Color bar.73 Component terminal.105 Cooling fan.19 Copy.89 Creating a top menu.96 Cursor button.41 D Date and time display.49 Date and time setting.48 Delete scene.86 Delete still picture.90 Demo mode.132 Digital 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. 67 Focus. 58, 75 Format card. 94 Format disc. 93 Frame-by-frame playback. 82 G Gain. 78 Grip belt. 19 Guide line. 70 H HDMI terminal. 101, 103 Help mode. 46 High definition. 14 I Image stabilizer function. 69 Initial setting. 132 Intelligent contrast control. 63 Iris. 78 L Language. 46 LCD monitor. 21, 49, 153 Lens hood. 20 M MagicPix function. 65 Manual focus. 75 Menu. 47 Menu list. 128 MF assist. 75 Microphone level. 71 Microphone on the accessory shoe. 131 Mode dial. 36 Motion picture playback. 79 Motion picture recording. 53 N Number of recordable pictures. 61 O Operation icons. 43
Others P Pickup lens.39 PictBridge. 110 Picture quality.60 Playing back motion pictures by date.83 POWER LCD EXTRA.50 Power save.131 PRE-REC.55 Protect (Disc).97, 98 Protecting scenes.88 Protecting still pictures.91 Q Quick start.38 R Recordable time.33 Recordable time available for the motion picture.56 Recording lamp.131 Recording modes available for the motion picture.56 Recording time elapsed.53 Red eye reduction.68 Remaining battery capacity indication.35 Remaining number of 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 Self-recording.63 Self-timer recording.66 Shutter sound.59 Shutter speed.77 Simultaneous recording.60 Skip playback.81 Slide show.84 Slow-motion playback.82 Soft skin mode.65 Still picture compatibility.84 Still picture playback.84 Still picture recording.58 T Tele macro.69 Tripod receptacle.21 TV aspect.107 U Un-finalize. 96 V Video format. 26 Viewfinder. 22, 49, 153 Volume adjustment. 83 VR format. 26 W White balance. 76, 155 Wind noise reduction function. 71 Z Zebra. 72 Zoom. 61 Zoom microphone. 62
Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Gua espaola para el uso rpido

Carga de la batera

Cmo encender la cmara Mientras pulsa el botn de desbloqueo A, ajuste el disco del modo a , oa.
Cmo apagar la cmara Ajuste el disco del modo a OFF.
1 Conecte el cable de CA al
adaptador de CA y a la toma de CA.
2 Instale la batera en el
compartimiento alineando la marca y, luego, conctela de forma segura. Instalacin de la batera