Contents

Accessories.. 9 Features... 10 Quick Guide.. 11

Recording (Advanced)

[1] Recording functions of operation icons... 43 Operation icons.. 44 Backlight compensation/Fade/Help mode/ MagicPix/Soft skin mode/Self-timer [2] Recording functions of menus. 47 Menus.. 47 Guideline/Aspect ratio/Wind noise reduction/Auto slow shutter [3] Manual recording functions. 48 Scene mode.. 49 Manual focus adjustment.. 50 White balance.. 50 Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment.. 52

Preparation

Before using
[1] Parts identification and handling.. [2] Power supply.. Charging the battery.. Inserting the battery.. Charging time and recordable time.. Connecting to the AC outlet.. [3] About HDD and SD cards.. About SD cards.. HDD handling.. Access lamp.. [4] Inserting/removing an SD card. 26

Playback

[1] Motion picture playback. 54 [2] Still picture playback. 57
[1] Turning the unit on/off Selecting a mode. [2] Using the menu screen. Language selection.. Menu list... [3] Setting date and time. [4] Adjusting LCD monitor. 31 32

Editing

[1] Deleting scenes/files.. Deleting scenes/files one at a time.. Deleting multiple scenes/files. Deleting the copied scenes collectively.. [2] Editing scenes.. [3] Using playlists.. Creating a new playlist. Editing a playlist.. [4] Editing still pictures. 67

Recording

Recording (Basic)
[1] Before recording.. [2] Recording motion pictures.. Recording modes and recordable time.. [3] Recording still pictures. Number of pixels and picture quality. [4] Recording functions. Zoom in/out function.. Recording yourself. Quick start.. Image stabilizer function.. 42 42

Media management

[1] HDD and SD card management. Formatting HDD.. Displaying HDD information. Formatting an SD card. 71 71

With other products

[1] Playback on TV.. 72 [2] With a DVD burner.. 73 Connecting this unit to the DVD burner.. 74 DVD COPY function.. 75 FAVOURITE SCENES function. 76 Notes for copying data to discs using the DVD burner. 78 Playing back a disc inserted in the DVD burner.. 79 [3] With other video devices. 80 Recording (dubbing) images onto other video devices.. 80 [4] With a printer (PictBridge). 81

Others

Indications
[1] Indications... 96 [2] Messages.. 99

SD card slot cover [SD CARD] (l 26) SD card access lamp [ACCESS] (l 25, 90) 10 Reset button [RESET] (l 107)

LCD monitor

Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow with your fingers.

It can open up to 90o.

Lens Grip belt Microphone (built-in, stereo) White balance sensor (l 51)
It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction. The brightness and color level of the LCD monitor can be adjusted. (l 32)

Grip belt

Adjust the belt length and the pad position.
1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the length. 3 Replace the belt.
(U.S.A. only): When this unit is purchased, a sensor tag is attached to the grip belt. Remove the tag before use.
15 Image stabilizer button [ , O.I.S.] (l 42) 16 Power LCD plus button [POWER LCD PLUS] (l 32) 17 DVD COPY button [DVD COPY] (l 93) 18 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] (l 25, 90) 19 Status indicator (l 27) 20 Mode dial (l 27) 21 Joystick 22 Recording start/stop button (l 35, 38) 23 Menu button [MENU] (l 28) 24 Delete button [ ] (l 59) 25 Terminal cover 26 USB terminal [ ] (l 74, 81, 90) 27 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l 72, 80)

Joystick

Use the joystick to select the recording functions and playback operations, and to operate the menu screen. Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select a setting or scene, and then press the joystick to set it.
1 Select by moving up, down, left, or right. 2 Set by pressing the center. Menu screen operations (l 28) To select the recording functions (l 43) To adjust manually (l 48) Playback operations (l 54, 57)
SD card slot (l 26) Tripod receptacle Battery holder (l 19, 21) Battery release lever [BATTERY] (l 19, 21)

Tripod receptacle

This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional tripod.
When the tripod is used, the SD card slot cover cannot be opened. Insert an SD card and the battery before attaching this unit to the tripod. (l 19, 26)

Power supply

About batteries that you can use with this unit
The Panasonic battery that can be used with this unit is Supplied battery/VW-VBG130/VWVBG260/VW-VBG6. Supplied battery/VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6 come with a function to check whether the battery and unit can be safely used together. The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary if using VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6. Batteries made by other companies which have been certified by Panasonic may be used with this unit, but we offer no guarantee as to the quality, performance or safety of such batteries. In order to safely use the unit we recommend that you use genuine Panasonic batteries which have been subject to our quality control process. We cannot accept any liability whatsoever for damages to the unit or accidents caused by non-genuine Panasonic batteries (including those that have been certified by Panasonic). Exercise care when purchasing batteries. Many fake or imitation batteries have been found among those sold at unusually low prices and those which customers cannot check for themselves before purchasing.

Charging the battery

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

Charging lamp [CHARGE] A

Lights up: Charging (l 20, Charging time) Goes off: Charging completed Flashing: When the battery temperature is excessively high or low, the lamp flashes and the charging time will be longer than normal. Remove dirt, foreign objects or dust on the terminals of the battery or the AC adaptor. If the lamp is still flashing, something may be wrong with the battery or AC adaptor. Contact consumer support (l 122, 123).
Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet. Insert the battery on the battery charger by aligning the arrows.
We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (l 9, 20, 118) If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

Inserting the battery

Removing the battery
While pressing button B, move C in the direction of the arrow to unlock it and then remove the battery.
Hold the battery with your hand so that it does not fall.
Insert the battery until it clicks while paying attention to the direction of the battery.
A Push the center of the battery until it locks. Be sure to set the mode dial to OFF and check that the status indicator is off before removing the battery. Do not heat or expose to flame. Do not leave a battery pack in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturers instructions.
Charging time and recordable time
Charging time Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60% Battery model number Supplied battery VW-VBG130 (optional) VW-VBG260 (optional) VW-VBG6 (optional) Voltage/capacity 7.2 V/770 mAh 7.2 V/1320 mAh 7.2 V/2640 mAh 7.2 V/5800 mAh Charging time 1 h 35 min 2 h 35 min 4 h 40 min 9 h 25 min
If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 oC (77 oF), the charging time will become longer. Recordable time Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60% Battery model number Voltage/ capacity Recording destination [HDD] [SD] VW-VBG130 (optional) VW-VBG260 (optional) VW-VBG6 (optional) 7.2 V/1320 mAh [HDD] [SD] 7.2 V/2640 mAh [HDD] [SD] 7.2 V/5800 mAh [HDD] [SD] Maximum continuously recordable time 1 h 35 min 1 h 45 min 2 h 55 min 3 h 10 min 5 h 50 min 6 h 20 min 13 h 25 min 14 h 30 min Actual recordable time 50 min 55 min 1 h 30 min 1 h 45 min 3 h 5 min 3 h 35 min 7 h 10 min 8 h 15 min

To turn on

Open the LCD monitor.
The status indicator lights.

To turn off

Close the LCD monitor.
The status indicator goes off. When quick start is set to [ON], the status indicator flashes green. To turn off the power immediately after closing the LCD monitor, set quick start to [OFF]. (l 42) Set the mode dial to OFF when this unit is not being used.

Using the menu screen

Press the MENU button.
The menu displayed differs depending on the position of the mode dial.
Select the desired setting, then press the joystick to enter the selection.
Select the desired top menu, then move the joystick right or press the joystick.
To get back to the previous screen Move the joystick left. To exit the menu screen Press the MENU button. Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is displayed. The menu screen does not appear during recording or playing. You cannot start other operations while the menu screen is displayed.
Select the submenu item, then move the joystick right or press the joystick.

Language selection

You can select the language displayed on the screen.
[QUICK START] (l 42) [POWER SAVE] [OFF] [5 MINUTES]
Press the MENU button, then select [LANGUAGE] and press the joystick. Select [English] and press the joystick.

Menu list

Motion picture recording menus
[BASIC] [SCENE MODE] (l 49) [GUIDE LINES] (l 47) [REC MODE] (l 37) [ASPECT] (l 47) [CLOCK SET] (l 31) [ADVANCED] [D.ZOOM] (l 40) [FADE COLOR] (l 45) [WIND CUT] (l 47) [ZOOM MIC] (l 41) [AUTO SLW SHTR] (l 47) [MEDIA SELECT] [HDD] (l 35) [SD CARD] (l 35) [SETUP] [DISPLAY] [OFF] [ON]
[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. When using the AC adaptor, connecting the unit to a PC, DVD burner or printer via the USB cable, the power saving function will not activate. [AUDIO REC]*1 (l 36) [BEEP SOUND] [OFF] [ON]
This allows operations such as starting and ending recording to be signaled by a beep. 1 Beep When you start recording When you turn on the power When this unit is recognized by the PC or the printer, etc. 2 Beeps When you pause recording When you turn off the power 2 Beeps for 4 times When an error occurs e.g. recording not starting. Check the sentence displayed on the screen. (l 99) [LCD SET] (l 32) [INITIAL SET] [YES] [NO]

If the [PICT.QUALITY] is set to [ ], mosaicpattern noise may appear on a playback image depending on the picture content.

Recording functions

[HDD] [SD]

Zoom in/out function

You can zoom in up to 42x optically.

Digital zoom function

If the zoom magnification exceeds 42x , then the digital zoom function will be activated. The maximum magnification provided by the digital zoom can be switched.

Move the zoom lever.

[ADVANCED] # [D.ZOOM] # desired setting [OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 42x) [70x]: Up to 70x [2000x]: Up to 2000x If [70x] or [2000x] 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. This function cannot be used in picture recording mode.
T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved. If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound may be recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly. When distant subjects are brought closer, they are focused at about 1.3 m (4.3 feet) or more. When the zoom magnification is 1x, this unit can focus on a subject approx. 2 cm (0.8z) away from the lens. (Macro function) When the zoom speed is high, the subject may not be focused easily.
To use the zoom microphone function
The zoom microphone is linked to the zooming operation so that far-away sounds with a teleshot and close-up sounds with a wide-angle shot are recorded more clearly.

Recording yourself

Rotate the mode dial to select. or
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.
[ADVANCED] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON]
The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image. (However the image recorded is the same as a normal recording.) When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if you press the joystick. Only some indications will appear on the screen. When [] appears, return the direction of the LCD monitor to normal position and check the warning/alarm indication. (l 99)

Select the file to be played back, then press the joystick.
A File number (Page number: When [ ]/ [ ] is selected.) The method for selecting pages is the same as for motion picture playback. (l 54)
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 number may not be displayed. This unit may degrade or not play back data recorded or created on another product and another product may degrade or not play back data recorded on this unit. While this unit accesses the SD card (the SD card access lamp is lit), do not open the SD card slot cover and remove the SD card. Do not operate the mode dial during the slide show. It takes time to display the file, and how long it will take depends on the number of pixels of the file. When a file is displayed as [ ] on the thumbnail display, playback is not possible. The time displayed may be different from the recording time and it may take time to display the thumbnail display when playing back still pictures recorded on an SD card with other products. When set to the picture playback mode, the power will not turn off even when the LCD monitor is closed.

Deleting scenes/files

[HDD] [SD] Important: The deleted scenes/files cannot be restored.
Deleting motion picture scenes: Rotate the mode dial to select Deleting still picture files: Rotate the mode dial to select Select [HDD] or [SD CARD] in [MEDIA SELECT].
Deleting multiple scenes/ files
Press the button in the thumbnail display. Select [SELECT] or [ALL] and press the joystick.
To delete an unwanted part of a scene, use the SPLIT&DELETE function. (l 62)
Deleting scenes/files one at a time

Press the playback.

button during
(Only when [ALL] is selected) All the scenes/files on the HDD or SD card except the locked scenes/files will be deleted. Proceed to step 5. When the date is selected in motion picture playback, all scenes on the selected date are deleted.
When the confirmation message appears
Select [YES], then press the joystick.
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)
Select the scene/file to be deleted, then press the joystick.

Select the menu. (l 28) [PICT. SETUP] # [LOCK SET] # [YES] Select the file to be protected, then press the joystick.
[ ] appears and the selected file is locked. Press the joystick again to release the lock setting. You can also select multiple files in succession. To complete the settings Press the MENU button.

DPOF setting

[SD] This is for writing the print data on selected still pictures. What is DPOF? DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a format which allows the user of a digital camera to define which captured images on the SD card are to be printed, together with information on the number of copies they wish to print. (Please note: Not all commercial printing services support this feature at this time.)
Select the menu. (l 28) [PICT. SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [SET] Select the file to be set, then press the joystick.
Select the number of prints, then press the joystick.
To cancel the setting, set the number of prints to [0]. You can also select multiple files in succession. To complete the settings Press the MENU button. To cancel all DPOF settings Select [PICT. SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [CANCEL ALL]. The DPOF setting can be established for up to 999 files. 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.
Copying still picture files
[HDD] [SD] This is for copying still picture files from the HDD to an SD card or vice versa.
Select the menu. (l 28) [PICT. SETUP] # [COPY] Select desired direction and press the joystick.
:Copying from the HDD to an SD card :Copying from an SD card to the HDD
Select [SELECT] or [ALL] then press the joystick.
When [ALL] is selected, all still picture files in the HDD or SD card will be copied. Proceed to step 6. (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 3)
Select the file to be copied, then press the joystick.
The selected file is encircled by a red frame. To unselect the scene, press the joystick again. Up to 50 files can be selected to be copied. The files are copied in the order that they were selected.
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 3)
Function Copying still picture files (Continued)
Operating method (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 3) To continue copying other files Repeat steps 4 to 6. To cancel copying halfway Press the MENU button. To complete editing Press the MENU button. Do not turn off this unit while copying. When you copy files, use a battery with sufficient battery power or use the AC adaptor. Do not open the card slot cover while copying. The copying will stop. In case of [ALL], the copying may take time if there are many files. The copied files are recorded after the still picture files in the copy destination. (The file names or the folder names will differ from the original file.) The lock and DPOF settings of the file cannot be copied. When a still picture is copied to an SD card using a PC or other equipment, it may not show up on the display of the unit. In this case, the image will not be copied to the HDD even if [ALL] is selected.

HDD and SD card management
The unit indicating the capacity of the used and usable area is 1 GB=1,073,741,824 bytes. The 40 GB hard drive utilizes a portion of the storage space for formatting, file management and other purposes. 40 GB is 40,000,000,000 bytes. Usable capacity will be less.

Formatting HDD

[HDD] This is for initializing HDD. Please be aware that if the HDD is formatted, then all the data recorded on the HDD will be erased. Store important data on a PC, etc.

Formatting an SD card

[SD] This is for initializing SD cards. Please be aware that if an SD card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the card will be erased. Store important data on a PC, etc.
[SETUP] # [FORMAT HDD] # [YES] When the confirmation message appears
When formatting is complete, press the MENU button to exit the message screen. During formatting, do not turn this unit off. When you format the HDD, use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor. During formatting, do not cause any vibrations or impacts to this unit.
[SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD] # [YES] When the confirmation message appears
When formatting is complete, press the MENU button to exit the message screen. During formatting, do not turn this unit off. Do not open the card slot cover while formatting. The formatting will stop. When you format the SD card, use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor. Use this unit to format SD cards. If an SD card is formatted on other products (such as a PC), the time spent for recording may become longer and you may not be able to use the SD card. Depending on the type of SD card being used, it may take time to format.
Displaying HDD information
[HDD] Information about the space used and remaining on the HDD is displayed.
[SETUP] # [INFORMATION] # [YES] To exit the information screen Press the MENU button.

Playback on TV

[HDD] [SD] The motion pictures and still pictures recorded by this unit can be played back on a TV. Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. If you have a TV with an SD card slot, the motion pictures and still pictures recorded on an SD card may be played back on the TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details about TV compatibility.) If the image or audio from this unit does not appear on the TV Check the connections. Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. Check the TVs input setting (input switch). (For more information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)

CPU RAM Display

Free hard disk space

Necessary software

Disc drive Sound Interface Other requirements
Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used. Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only. This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98/98SE, Windows Me and Windows NT. Operation on an upgraded OS is not guaranteed. Operation is not guaranteed on computers that are not PC/AT compatible. This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment. This software is not compatible with a multi-CPU environment. Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition, Windows Vista Business/Enterprise and 64 bit operation systems. Input is not supported in languages other than English, French and Spanish. DirectX 9.0c will be installed automatically during installation of the supplied software. Operation cannot be guaranteed on all DVD drives. DVD discs authored with this software are not guaranteed to play in all DVD players. Depending upon the environment of your PC, if it does not support Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), for example, frame dropout may occur, the audio may be intermittent, or the software may run slowly when you play back recorded images. If your PC does not satisfy the above system requirements, an error may occur when writing data to disc.
SD card reader function (mass storage)
Personal computer OS IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Windows Vista: Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz or higher Windows XP/2000: Intel Pentium II 300 MHz or higher Windows Vista Home Basic: 512 MB or more Windows Vista Home Premium: 1 GB or more Windows XP/2000: 32 MB or more (64 MB or more recommended) USB port

CPU RAM

Interface
The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
End User License Agreement
Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. You (Licensee) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User Software Agreement (Agreement) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (Matsushita), its distributors or dealers from which you made the purchase. Article 1 License Licensee is granted the right to use the software, including the information recorded or described on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any other media provided to Licensee (collectively Software), but all applicable rights to patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets in the Software are not transferred to Licensee. Article 2 Use by a Third Party Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or allow any third party, whether free of charge or not, to use, copy or modify the Software, except as expressly provided for in this Agreement. Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software Licensee may make a single copy of the Software in whole or in part solely for back-up purposes. Article 4 Computer Licensee may only use the Software on a single computer at a single location. Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Disassembly Licensee may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software, except to the extent either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where Licensee resides. Matsushita, or its distributors or dealers will not be responsible for any defects in the Software or damage to Licensee caused by Licensees reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembly of the Software. Article 6 Limitation of Liability The Software is provided AS-IS without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, warranties of non-infringement, merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose. Further, Matsushita does not warrant that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free. Matsushita or any of its distributors or dealers will not be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensees use of the Software. Article 7 Export Control Licensee agrees not to export or re-export to any country the Software in any form without the appropriate export licenses under regulations of the country where Licensee resides, if necessary. Article 8 Termination of License The right granted to Licensee hereunder will be automatically terminated if Licensee violates any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Upon such automatic termination, Licensee must destroy the Software and related documentation together with all the copies thereof at Licensees own expense.

About the AC adaptor

If the temperature of the battery is extremely high or extremely low, charging may take time or the battery may not be charged. If the CHARGE lamp keeps flashing, make sure that the terminals of the battery or the AC adaptor are not exposed to dirt, foreign objects or dust, then reconnect them properly. If the charging lamp is still flashing, something may be wrong with the battery or AC adaptor. Contact consumer support (l 122, 123). If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, radio reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC adaptor 1 m (3.3 feet) or more away from the radio. When using the AC adaptor, it may generate whirring sounds. However, this is normal. After use, be sure to disconnect the AC adaptor. (If it is left connected, a minute amount of current is consumed.) Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor and battery clean.
When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a dry soft cloth. In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD monitor. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth. When the unit has become very cold, for example due to storage in a cold area, its LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual immediately after the power is turned on. The normal brightness will be restored when the units internal temperature rises.
Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 123,000 pixels. The result is more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

Licenses

SDHC Logo is a trademark. U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,549; 6,381,747; 7,050,698; 6,516,132; and 5,583,936. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, DirectDraw, DirectSound, DirectX, and Internet Explorer are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation. IBM, PC/AT and PowerPC are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation of the U.S. Intel, Core and Pentium are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or 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.

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4 000K

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1 000K

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 Outside of the effective range of automatic white balance adjustment, the image will become reddish or bluish. Even within the effective range of automatic white balance adjustment, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly if there is more than one light
Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects Since whatever is shiny or glistens is brought into focus, it is hard to focus on the subject to be recorded. The focus may become blurry when recording subjects at the beach, at night views or in scenes involving fireworks or special lights. Recording a subject in dark surroundings The unit cannot focus correctly because the light information that comes through the lens decreases considerably. Recording a fast-moving subject As the focus lens-inside moves mechanically, it cannot keep up with a fast-moving subject. When, for example, recording a sports event with fast moving subjects, the focus may lose its sharpness. Recording a subject with little contrast It is easy to bring subjects with a sharp contrast or vertical lines or stripes into focus. This means that a subject with little contrast, such as a white wall, may become blurry because the unit achieves focus based upon the vertical lines of an image.

Specifications

Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: DC 9.3 V/7.2 V Recording 4.0 W
Signal system Recording format Image sensor
EIA Standard: 525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color signal SD card: Based on the SD-Video standard HDD: Independent standard 1/6z CCD image sensor Total: 800 K Effective pixels: Moving picture: 290 K (4:3), 380 K (16:9) Still picture: 290 K (4:3), 380 K (16:9) Auto Iris, F1.9 to F4.3 Focal length: 1.8 mm to 75.6 mm Macro (Full range AF) 42x optical zoom, 70x/2000x digital zoom 2.7z wide LCD monitor (approx. 123 K pixels) Stereo (with a zoom function) 1 round speaker 20 mm 1,400 lx 6 lx [approx. 2 lx with the MagicPix function] 1.0 Vp-p, mV, 600 Card reader function (No copyright protection support) HDD reader function Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) compliant USB terminal Type Mini AB PictBridge-compliant USB host function (for DVD burner) 67 mm (W) k 70 mm (H) k 116 mm (D) [2.68z (W) k 2.80z (H) k 4.64z (D)] Approx. 340 g (0.75 lbs.) 0 C to 40 C (32 F to 104 F) 10% to 80% Less than 3000 m (9800 feet) above sea level

Optional accessories

Accessory No. VW-AD21PP-K*1 VW-VBG130*2 VW-VBG260*2*3 VW-VBG6*2*3 Figure Description AC adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cables 1320 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack 2640 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack 5800 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack Battery Pack Holder Kit

VW-VH04

RP-SDR01GU1A RP-SDR512U1A RP-SDR256U1A RP-SDM04GU1K RP-SDM02GU1A RP-SDV08GU1K RP-SDV04GU1K RP-SDV02GU1A RP-SDV01GU1A VW-BN1
Class GB SD Memory Card Class MB SD Memory Card Class MB SD Memory Card Class GB SDHC Memory Card Class GB SD Memory Card Class 6 Class 6 Class 6 Class GB SDHC Memory Card 4 GB SDHC Memory Card 2 GB SD Memory Card 1 GB SD Memory Card

DVD burner

*1 The supplied DC cables cannot be used on this unit. *2 Please refer to page 20 about the battery charging time and available recording time. *3 The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary. NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local dealer.
Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers)
Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1. Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description

Price Each

Quantity

Total Price

Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling Total Enclosed
3. Method of payment (check one) Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS) VISA MasterCard Discover (Please do not send cash) 4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)
Ship To: Mr. Mrs. Ms. First Street Address Night City State Zip
Credit Card # Expiration Date Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order Payable to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES

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.
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.

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.
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images (including, among other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TVs, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on wide screen TVs, or onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location). The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, bug infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
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.)