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 SD card 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.

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

Cards that you can use with this unit
SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card For the purposes of these operating instructions, the following cards are referred to as the SD card. SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card 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 and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries. Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.

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Contents

Quick Guide.. 10

Recording

Before recording.. 43

Auto Ground-Directional Standby (AGS)... 44

Before using

Features of the High Definition Video Camera.. 13 Accessories.. 18 Parts identification and handling. 19 Using the LCD monitor. 24 Using the remote control. 24 Cards that you can use with this unit.. 26
Recording motion pictures.. 45 Recording modes/recordable time available for the motion picture. 47 Recording still pictures (JPEG).. 48 Picture Quality/Approximate Number of Recordable Pictures on an SD Card.. 51 Various recording functions.. 52
Zoom in/out function.. 52 Recording yourself.. 53 Backlight compensation function. 54 Fade in/fade out function.. 54 MagicPix function.. 55 Soft skin mode... 56 Tele macro function.. 56 Self-timer recording.. 57 Built-in flash.. 57 Image stabilizer function. 59 Guide line function.. 59 Wind noise reduction function. 60 Microphone level.. 60 Zebra display.. 62 Color bar.. 62
Charging the battery..28 Inserting/removing the battery. 29 Charging time and recordable time. 30 Connecting to the AC outlet. 31 Selecting a mode (Turning the unit on/off). 32 Quick start.. 33 Inserting/removing an SD card. 34 How to use the cursor button. 35 Using the menu screen. 39 Setting date and time.. 41 Switching the language..42 Adjusting LCD monitor. 42

3) Close the battery cover.

Inserting the battery

1) Open the battery cover. Push A while sliding it.

How to turn on the power

While pressing the lock release button, set the mode dial to , or PC. Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button A if changing from OFF to another mode. Align with the status indicator B.
2) Insert the battery until it clicks paying attention to the direction of the battery. B Push the center of the battery until it locks. Set the mode dial to OFF.
How to turn off the power

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Inserting/removing an SD card
1) Set the mode dial to OFF. 2) Open the LCD monitor and then open the card slot cover.
Recording still pictures (JPEG)
1) Rotate the mode dial to select.
3) Insert/remove the SD card into/from the card slot.
2) Open the LCD monitor. 3) Press the PHOTO SHOT button halfway in order to adjust focusing. (For auto focusing only)
When inserting an SD card, face the label side A upwards and press it straight in as far as it goes. 4) Securely close the card slot cover.
4) Press the PHOTO SHOT button fully to take the picture.
Recording motion pictures
2) Open the LCD monitor. 3) Press the recording start/stop button to start recording.
4) Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording.

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Motion picture playback
Still picture (JPEG) playback
2) Press the cursor button up and then left to select the (motion pict ure playback) tab.
2) Press the cursor button up and then right to select the (still picture playback) tab.
A Motion picture playback tab 3) Select the scene to be played back.
A Still picture playback tab 3) Select the file to be played back.
B Previous page C Next page D Scene number 4) Press the cursor button.
B Previous page C Next page D File number display E Folder/file name 4) Press the cursor button.
5) Move the cursor button to operate. 1/;: 6 (Move and hold): 5 (Move and hold): : Playback/Pause Review playback Cue playback Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails. 5) Move the cursor button to operate. 1/;: Slide show (playback of the still pictures on the SD card in numerical order) start/pause. E: Plays back the previous picture. D: Plays back the next picture. : Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails.

When the SD card is full or to prevent the data from being deleted, use the supplied software (HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1) to copy the data on the SD card to the hard disk of the computer.

A USB cable (supplied)

What you can do with HD Writer
[Copy to PC] You can copy motion picture data and still picture data on an SD card to the hard disk of the computer. [Write data to media] You can copy motion picture data from the hard disk of the computer to an SD card or a DVD disc. [Copy between media] You can copy motion picture data from an SD card to a DVD disc or from a DVD 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. For details on how to use the software application, read the PDF operating instructions.

Important note

Do not insert a disc created with the supplied HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1 in a device that does not support the AVCHD format. It may no longer be possible to eject it. Also, the disc cannot be played back on devices that do not support the AVCHD format.
The SD Media Storage (USA only)
The SD Media Storage (VW-PT2: optional) is convenient if you are on the move. It is an extremely compact, lightweight and easy to carry HDD (hard disk). If you insert an SD card with recorded motion pictures and still pictures in the SD Media Storage, the data can easily be saved to the SD Media Storage by pressing the copy button only. You can save all the data from approximately ten 4 GB cards (one 4 GB card is supplied) to its 40 GB HDD capacity.

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Accessories
Check the accessories before using this unit. SDHC memory card (4 GB)
Battery pack VW-VBG130 AC adaptor VW-AD21PP AC cable K2CA2CA00029 DC cable K2GJYYC00001 Remote control N2QAEC000023 Button-type battery CR2025 AV cable K2KZ9CB00002 Component cable K2KZ9DB00004 USB cable K2KZ4CB00011

CD-ROM

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Parts identification and handling
1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Lens (LEICA DICOMAR) Built-in flash (l 57) Recording lamp (l 107) White balance sensor/remote control sensor (l 25, 66) Lens cover
6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) Status indicator (l 32) Mode dial (l 32) LCD monitor open latch (l 24) Menu button [MENU] (l 39) Battery cable cover (l 22) Cursor button (l 35) Recording start/stop button (l 45) Cooling fan (inlet) Delete button [ ] (l 74, 76)

About the cooling fan

The cooling fan rotates to prevent the internal temperature rising. Take care not to cover the inlet and outlet when using this unit.

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15) Internal microphones (5.1 channel support) 16) Zoom lever [W/T] (In recording mode) (l 52) Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback mode) (l 70) 17) Photoshot button [ ] (l 48)

Concerning the SD card

Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SD card. Electrical noise, static electricity or the failure of this unit or the SD card may damage or erase the data stored on the SD card. Save important data recorded on this unit to a PC using the USB cable (supplied), HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1 etc. (l 102) (We recommend using HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1 to acquire data recorded on this unit.) When using an SD card on which data has been written many times, the remaining time left for recording may be reduced. (l 46)
How to use the cursor button
This unit has a cursor button A for selecting functions, performing operations etc. so it is easy to operate this unit with one hand.
B Operating the operation icons and menu screens that are displayed

Card access lamp

Basic operations
The following describes operations on the menu screen and selection of files on the thumbnail view screen etc.
When this unit accesses the SD card (reading, recording, playback, erasing etc.), the access lamp lights up. If the following operations are performed when the access lamp is lit, then the SD card or the recorded data may be damaged or this unit may malfunction. Opening the card slot cover and removing the SD card Operating the mode dial Removing the battery or disconnecting the AC adaptor
Move the cursor button up, down, left, or right to select an item or scene, and then press the cursor button to set it.
1 Select by moving up. 2 Select by moving down. 3 Select by moving left. 4 Select by moving right. 5 Press the cursor button to set the item. Menu screen operations (l 39)

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Operations during recording
Rotate the mode dial to select
Operations during playback
1 Press the center of the cursor
button, and icons will be displayed on the screen.
1 Move the cursor button up,
down, left or right to select the scene to be played back and press the cursor button.
The indication disappears when the center of the cursor button is pressed again. The indication changes each time the cursor button is moved down.
2 Move the cursor button up, left or

right to select an item.

The selected scene is played back on the full screen. The operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen.
2 Move the cursor button up,
down, left or right to operate.
The operation icon appears or disappears each time the center of the cursor button is pressed.

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About the operation icons displayed in each mode Recording mode

Direction 3

Function Backlight compensation Fade Help mode MagicPix Soft skin mode Tele macro Self-timer Flash Red eye reduction

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Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL. 3 In manual mode [MANUAL] (4/4) White balance Iris or gain value Shutter speed 66

About the focus indication
The focus indication indicates the status of the auto focus. The focus indication does not appear in manual focus mode. Focus on a subject manually when it is not easily focused automatically. You can record still pictures on the card even if the focus indication does not appear, but pictures may be recorded without being focused. The focus indication does not appear or has difficulty displaying in the following cases. When the zoom magnification is high. When the unit is shaken. When the subject is moving. When the subject stands in front of a light source. When close subjects and far subjects are included in the same scene. When the scene is dark. When there is a bright part in the scene. When the scene is filled with only horizontal lines. When the scene lacks contrast. When recording motion pictures When the MagicPix function is used.
About the screen indications only when the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed halfway

A BC D E F G H

Flash (l 57) Flash level (l 58) Red eye reduction (l 58) Quality of still pictures Size of still pictures Remaining number of still pictures (Flashes in red when [0] appears.) G Card indication (l 108) H MEGA optical image stabilizer (l 59) A B C D E F
Concerning the focusing area
When there is a contrasting object ahead or behind the subject in the focus area, the subject may not be focused. If so, move the contrasting object out of the focus area. Even when it is still difficult to focus, adjust the focus manually. The focusing area is not displayed when the digital zoom (more than approx. 12k) is used.

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Switching the shutter effect on/off
You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.
About simultaneous recording (recording still pictures while recording motion pictures)
You can record still pictures even while recording motion pictures.
Press the MENU button, then select [PICTURE] # [SHTR EFFECT] # [ON] or [OFF] and press the cursor button.
While recording motion pictures, press the PHOTO SHOT button fully (press to the bottom) to take the picture.
This functions default setting is [ON]. This function does not work during motion picture recording.
This function is not activated if the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed halfway. The screen indications that appear only when the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed halfway will be displayed. (l 49) However, the remaining number of still pictures will not be displayed. The picture quality is different from normal still picture recording because priority is given to the motion picture recording. We recommend pausing the motion picture recording to record a still picture with better picture quality.

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Picture Quality/Approximate Number of Recordable Pictures on an SD Card

Picture quality

Selecting the picture quality.
Approximate Number of Recordable Pictures on an SD Card Picture quality and number of recordable pictures
Picture size Picture quality 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 2630 5160
Press the MENU button, then select [PICTURE] # [PICT. QUALITY] # desired item and press the cursor button.

(1920t1080)

: Still pictures with a high picture quality are recorded. : Priority is given to the number of still pictures recorded. Still pictures are recorded in normal picture quality.
The number of recordable pictures depends on whether [ ] and [ ] are used together and on the subject being recorded. The numbers shown in the table are approximations.

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Various recording functions

Zoom in/out function

You can zoom in up to 12k optically. Rotate the mode dial to select
If the zoom lever is pushed to the end, you can zoom from 1k up to 12k in as fast as approx. 1.8 seconds. When the zoom speed is high, the subject may not be focused easily.

Digital zoom function

If the zoom magnification exceeds 12k, then the digital zoom function will be activated. The maximum magnification provided by the digital zoom can be switched. Rotate the mode dial to select

Move the zoom lever.

T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [D.ZOOM] # desired item and press the cursor button.
[OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 12k) [30k]: Up to 30k [700k]: Up to 700k If [30k] or [700k] is selected, the digital zoom range is displayed in blue while zooming. The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded. If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound may be recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly. When zooming in while holding this unit by hand, we recommend using the image stabilizer function. (l 59) When distant subjects are brought closer, they are focused at about 1.2 m (3.9 feet) or more. When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm (1.6q) away from the lens. (Macro function) The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved. (The zoom speed does not vary when operating with the remote control.)

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About using the zoom microphone function

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When [FLASH AUTO] is set, the ambient brightness is automatically detected, and the flash will activate only when necessary. (If the flash is not necessary, the [A] indicator will not appear when the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed halfway.) This functions default setting is [FLASH AUTO].
Red eye reduction function
Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes.
The flash is activated and the picture will be recorded.
When the flash is not used
Set the flash to [FLASH OFF]. Do not block the flash with your hand or by other means. The unit automatically determines if the flash is necessary even when it has been set to [FLASH OFF] by detecting the ambient brightness. (If it determines that the flash is necessary, the [ ] indication lights up in red when the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed halfway.) If the [] indication etc. flashes or is not displayed when the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed halfway, the flash is not activated. The available range of the flash is approx. 1 m to 2.5 m (3.3 feet to 8.2 feet) in dark places. Pictures will appear dark or reddish when they are recorded by using the flash at distances greater than 2.5 m (8.2 feet). Using the flash fixes the shutter speed of 1/750 or faster to 1/500. The picture may become out of focus in dark places. If so, adjust the focus manually. The picture may appear dark if the flash is lit in front of a white background. Set the flash to [FLASH OFF] where using a flash is prohibited. If the flash will be activated a large number of times, it may take longer to charge it.
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. Red eye phenomenon may appear depending on the recording conditions.
To adjust the brightness of the flash Press the MENU button, then select [PICTURE] > [FLASH LEVEL] # desired item and press the cursor button.
[j]: If the brightness is too high. [d0]: In normal recording [i]: If the brightness is insufficient.

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Image stabilizer function
This is for reducing image shakes (jitter) during recording.
Reduces the image shaking (jitter) due to hand movement when recording. Rotate the mode dial to select

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.

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.
The selected file is played back on the full screen. The operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen.
1/;: Slide show (playback of the still pictures on the SD card in numerical order) start/pause. E: Plays back the previous picture. D: Plays back the next picture. : Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails.

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Editing

Editing scenes

Deleting scenes
This is for deleting scenes recorded on SD cards.
The deleted scenes cannot be restored.
Deleting multiple scenes from the thumbnail display
and then select the picture playback) tab.

1 Press the

button while the thumbnail view screen is displayed.

Deleting scenes one at a time

playback.

button during
down to select [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT] and press the cursor button.
2 When the confirmation message
appears, select [YES], then press the cursor button.
When [ALL SCENES] is selected, the following scenes except the protected scenes will be deleted. Proceed to step 5. When [PLAY MODE] is set to [VIEW ALL]: All the scenes on the SD card When [PLAY MODE] is set to [BY DATE]: All the scenes selected by date
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)
Select the scene to be deleted, then press the cursor button.
The selected scene is encircled by a red frame. When the cursor button is pressed again, the selected scene will be canceled. Up to 50 scenes can be set in succession.

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Press the

Protecting scenes

This is for preventing scenes from being deleted by mistake.
Scenes can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake. (Even if you protect some scenes on an SD card, formatting the SD card will delete them.) Rotate the mode dial to select
5 When the confirmation message
To continue deleting other scenes

Repeat steps 3-5.

To complete editing
Press the MENU button. 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], the deletion may take time if there are many scenes on the 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.
select [PLAY SETUP] # [SCENE PROTECT] # [YES] and press the cursor button.
2 Select the scene to be protected
and then press the center of the cursor button.
The [ ] indication appears and the scene is protected. Press the cursor button again to cancel the setting. 2 or more scenes can be set in succession.

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Editing still pictures

Deleting still pictures
This is for deleting still picture files recorded on SD cards.
The deleted files cannot be restored.
Deleting multiple files from the thumbnail display
and then select the playback) tab.

(still picture

Deleting files one at a time
When [ALL SCENES] is selected, all files on the SD card except the protected files will be erased. Proceed to step 5.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANYBREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.
(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.)
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantors Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN IN-HOME SERVICE CALL, WHERE APPLICABLE) WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

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Customer Services Directory
Service in Canada: As per Sevicenter listed in Canadian warranty information on page 133.
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport
or, contact us via the web at:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855

Accessory Purchases

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.pstc.panasonic.com
or, send your request by E-mail to:
npcparts@us.panasonic.com
You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday Friday 9 am to 9 pm, 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

Product Repairs

Centralized Factory Service Center
Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 1590 Touhy Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elk Grove Village Centralized Factory Service Center. Customers in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below (Service in Puerto Rico).

MAIL TO:

Service in Puerto Rico Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantera, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910

As of January 2007

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Warranty (For Canadian Customers)

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
PANASONIC PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase. Camcorder Product One (1) year, parts and labour LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty. This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed. THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, 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 jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable. WARRANTY SERVICE FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact: Our Customer Care Centre: Telephone #: (905) 624-5505 1-800 #: 1-800-561-5505 Fax #: (905) 238-2360 Email link: Customer support on www.panasonic.ca FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca : Link: ServicentresTM locator under Customer support IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.