Panasonic HDC-SD700 Owner's Manual

Panasonic HDC-SD700 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
High Definition Video Camera
HDC-SD800P
Model No.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
VQT3K35

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual High Definition Video Camera HDC-SD800P Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo VQT3K35...
  • Page 2: Things You Should Know

    Date of Purchase Things You Should Know Dealer Purchased From Thank you for choosing Panasonic! Dealer Address You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on Dealer Phone No. the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family Model No.
  • Page 3 Model No.: HDC-SD800P Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following...
  • Page 4 AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. ≥ In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. ≥ When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.
  • Page 5 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 manufacturer’s instructions. ∫ Product Identification Marking Product Location High Definition Video Camera Battery holder AC adaptor Bottom...
  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
  • Page 7 Precautions ≥ STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA ... Store USE & LOCATION and handle your camera in a manner that WARNING will not subject it to unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). ≥ TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your Your camera contains a sensitive pick-up camera and power supply should not be device which could be damaged by exposed to rain or moisture.
  • Page 8: This Unit

    AVCHD or 1080/60p format. arrow, for example: l 00 ∫ Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content, and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly.
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents Accessories..........11 Advanced (Recording) Quick Guide..........12 Preparation Zoom in/out function ......49 About the zoom speed ...... 49 Extra Optical Zoom ......49 Parts identification and handling ..16 Image Stabilizer Function ...... 50 Power supply........... 19 1080/60p recording ......... 51 Inserting/removing the battery...
  • Page 10 Deleting scenes/still pictures ....91 Others Dividing a scene (AVCHD, 1080/60p) ......92 Dividing a scene to partially delete Indications..........131 (iFrame) ..........93 Messages ..........134 Deleting personal information ... 94 About recovery........ 135 Protecting scenes/still pictures..95 Troubleshooting ........136 DPOF setting ...........
  • Page 11: Accessories

    Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as of Dec. 2010. These may be subject to change. Battery pack VW-VBN130 AC adaptor VSK0732 AC cable K2CA2CA00025 Remote control (Built-in battery)
  • Page 12: Quick Guide

    Quick Guide ∫ Inserting the battery ∫ Inserting/removing an SD card Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure. A Insert the battery until it clicks and locks. ∫ Charging the battery Access lamp [ACCESS] A ≥...
  • Page 13 ∫ Turning the unit on/off ∫ Selecting a mode Turning the unit on and off with the Operate the mode switch to change the power button mode to Press the power button to turn on the unit. Motion Picture Recording Mode (l 30) Still Picture Recording Mode A The status indicator lights on.
  • Page 14: Language Selection

    Touch Menu ∫ Recording motion pictures Touch to display the Touch Menu. 1) Change the mode to Touch (left side)/ (right side) of 2) Open the LCD monitor. the Touch Menu to switch the operation 3) Press the recording start/stop button to icons.
  • Page 15 for a specific period of time. To display ∫ Motion picture/Still picture them again, touch the screen. playback (Motion picture playback) 1) Change the mode to 1/;: Playback/Pause 2) Touch the play mode select icon A. Rewind playback Fast forward playback ∫: Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails.
  • Page 16: Preparation

    Preparation Parts identification and handling Speaker 2 34 5 Power button [ ] (l 24) Inlet (cooling fan) (l 28) Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (l 34, 75) Optical image stabilizer button O.I.S.] (l 50) 1080/60p button [1080/60p] (l 51) Battery release lever [BATT] (l 19) Battery holder (l 19) HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 97, 101)
  • Page 17 21 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 25) ≥ It can open up to 90o. ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction. Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.
  • Page 18 23 Status indicator (l 24) 24 Photoshot button [ ] (l 32) 25 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode) (l 49) Thumbnail display switch [ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In Playback Mode) (l 37) 26 Internal microphones 27 Mode switch (l 25) 28 Recording start/stop button (l 30)
  • Page 19: Power Supply

    Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.
  • Page 20: Charging The Battery

    ≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 144. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 11, 21, 156). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
  • Page 21: Charging And Recording Time

    ≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you can use for this unit. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use. ≥ When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining battery capacity will not be shown.
  • Page 22: Preparation Of Sd Cards

    ≥ Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards/SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.) ≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.
  • Page 23: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card

    Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 45) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.
  • Page 24: Turning The Unit On/Off

    Preparation Turning the unit on/off You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor. A clicking sound is heard when the unit is shaken. ≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a defect. This sound will no longer be heard when the unit is turned on and change the mode to Turning the unit on and off with the power button Press the power button to turn on the unit.
  • Page 25: Selecting A Mode

    Preparation Selecting a mode Change the mode to recording or playback. Operate the mode switch to change the mode to Motion Picture Recording Mode (l 30) Still Picture Recording Mode (l 32) Playback Mode (l 36, 82) Preparation How to use the touch screen You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger.
  • Page 26: About The Touch Menu

    ∫ About the operation icons These icons are used to switch the menu and thumbnail display page, for item selection and setting etc. Touch to return to the previous screen such as when setting menus. About the Touch Menu Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to switch the operation icons.
  • Page 27: Setting Date And Time

    ∫ To display the Touch Menu The Touch Menu will disappear when no function is performed for a specific period of time during Recording mode. To display it again, touch ≥ Do not touch on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens. ≥...
  • Page 28: Basic

    Basic Before recording ∫ Basic camera positioning 1 Hold the unit with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. 3 It is convenient to use the recording button icon A when holding the unit at waist level. ≥...
  • Page 29 ∫ To recording yourself Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side. ≥ The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image. (However the image recorded is the same as a normal recording.) ≥ 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.
  • Page 30: Recording Motion Pictures

    Basic Recording motion pictures Change the mode to Open the LCD monitor. Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. A When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording. B You can also start or pause recording by touching the recording start/stop button icon. This icon functions in the same manner as the recording start/stop button.
  • Page 31 ≥ There are 3 recording formats that can be used with this unit: AVCHD that records high-definition motion pictures, 1080/60p that records motion pictures in maximum quality for this unit and iFrame that records motion pictures suitable for playback and editing on Mac (iMovie’11). To change the recording format, change the Recording Mode (l 61) or press and hold the 1080/60p button.
  • Page 32: Recording Still Pictures

    Basic Recording still pictures Change the mode to Open the LCD monitor. Press the button halfway. (For Auto focus only) Press the button fully. Focus indication: A Focus indication ± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing ¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful.
  • Page 33: Recording Still Pictures In Motion Picture Recording Mode

    ∫ About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording Still picture operation indicator (l 131) R3000 R3000 R3000 R3000: Remaining number of still pictures 14.2 MEGA (Flashes in red when [0] appears.) Quality of still pictures (l 72) Size of still pictures (l 71) 14.2 MEGA MEGA optical image stabilizer (l 32)
  • Page 34: Intelligent Auto Mode

    Basic Intelligent Auto Mode The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. /MANUAL Intelligent auto/Manual button Press this button to switch Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode. ≥ Please refer to page 75 for details about Manual Mode.
  • Page 35: Intelligent Auto Mode

    ≥ Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions, such as when faces are of certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used. ≥ [ZOOM MIC] is set to [OFF] in the Intelligent Auto Mode. (l 68) ∫...
  • Page 36: Motion Picture/Still Picture Playback

    Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback Change the mode to Touch the play mode select icon A. (l 26) Select the [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back. is displayed when [1080/60p] is touched, displayed when [AVCHD] is touched or is displayed...
  • Page 37 Motion picture playback Still picture playback 1/;: 1/;: Playback/Pause Slide show (playback of the still Rewind playback pictures in numerical order) Fast forward playback start/pause. ∫: Stops the playback and shows Plays back the previous picture. the thumbnails. Plays back the next picture. ∫: Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails.
  • Page 38: Still Picture Compatibility

    Motion picture compatibility Please refer to page 51 about 1080/60p. ≥ This unit is based on AVCHD format/MPEG-4 AVC file format. ≥ Video signals for the AVCHD that can be played back with this unit are 1920k1080/60i, 1920k1080/24p and 1440k1080/60i. ≥...
  • Page 39: Using The Menu Screen

    Basic Using the menu screen ≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display . (l 26) MENU Touch [MENU]. Touch the desired item to enter the setting. MENU MENU Touch the top menu A. Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu setting.
  • Page 40: Using The Quick Menu

    Using the quick menu This allows quick setting of some of the menus. ≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display . (l 26) MENU Touch [Q.MENU]. The following menus can be set. Touch the desired menu. ≥...
  • Page 41: Using The Setup Menu

    Basic Using the Setup Menu ≥ The items displayed differ depending on the position or settings of the mode switch. Select the menu. : [SETUP] # desired setting MENU [CLOCK SET] Please refer to page 27. [SET WORLD TIME] It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region and the travel destination.
  • Page 42: Date Format

    (Only when setting the region of your travel destination) Touch to select your travel destination and touch [ENTER]. ≥ Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] to set daylight saving time. appears and the summer time setting is turned on. The C The local time at the selected travel destination time and time difference travel destination from the home region time are set forward...
  • Page 43 [QUICK POWER ON] [OFF]/[ON] The unit is put into recording pause approx. 1 second when the unit is turned on with the mode set to ≥ Depending on the recording conditions, start time may be longer than 1 second. ≥ In the Quick power on mode, the zoom magnification becomes 1k. [QUICK START] [OFF]/[ON] This unit is put into recording pause approx.
  • Page 44 [REC LAMP] [OFF]/[ON] The recording lamp lights up 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. [ALERT SOUND] [OFF]/ Touch screen operation, starting and stopping of recording and unit on/off can be confirmed...
  • Page 45: Format Card

    [AV MULTI] [COMPONENT]/[AV OUT] Please refer to page 100. [COMPONENT OUT] [480i]/[1080i] Please refer to page 100. [HDMI RESOLUTION] [AUTO]/[1080p]/[1080i]/[480p] Please refer to page 100. [VIERA Link] [OFF]/[ON] Please refer to page 101. [TV ASPECT] [16:9]/[4:3] Please refer to page 99. [3D PLAYBACK] [3D]/[2D] Please refer to page 103.
  • Page 46 [CARD STATUS] The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card can be checked. ≥ When the mode switch is set to , remaining recordable time for the selected recording mode is displayed. ≥ Touch [EXIT] to close the indication. ≥...
  • Page 47: Using With The Remote Control

    Basic Using with the remote control Select the menu. 10 Menu button [MENU] 11 OK button [OK] : [SETUP] # MENU * means that these buttons function in the [REMOTE CONTROL] # [ON] same manner as the corresponding buttons on the unit. Remove the insulation sheet A before START/ STOP...
  • Page 48: Operation Of Direction Buttons/Ok Button

    Dispose of used batteries according to SKIP STOP SKIP the manufacturer’s instructions. MENU Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. CR2025 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Caution: Battery may explode if ≥ Selected item will become yellow. mistreated.
  • Page 49: Advanced (Recording)

    Advanced (Recording) Zoom in/out function Zoom lever/Zoom button icons T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥ Maximum zoom magnification for recording motion pictures can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. (l 61) ≥ You can also zoom by simply touching the LCD monitor. (Touch Zoom: l 52) About the zoom speed The zoom speed will be faster in the order of zoom lever, zoom button icon/zoom button on the remote control, touch zoom.
  • Page 50: Image Stabilizer Function

    Advanced (Recording) Image Stabilizer Function Use the image stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording. This unit is equipped with Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer. Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer is a hybrid of optical and electrical image stabilizer. ≥ Please refer to page 54 for details about the Optical Image Stabilizer Lock. Optical image stabilizer button O.I.S.
  • Page 51: 1080/60P Recording

    Advanced (Recording) 1080/60p recording This is a 1080/60p (1920k1080/60 progressive) recording mode that can record in maximum quality*. * This means the highest quality for this unit. 1080/60p button To set to 1080/60p recording mode, press and hold the button until is displayed.
  • Page 52: Recording With The Touch Function

    Advanced (Recording) Recording with the Touch function You can record using convenient functions just by the easy operation of touching the screen. Touch (left side)/ (right side) of the Touch Menu to display Touch function icons. (l 26) (e.g. AF/AE tracking) Touch the Touch function icon.
  • Page 53 AF/AE tracking It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen. The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking) Touch ≥ When [FACE RECOG.] (l 63) is [ON] and a registered face is detected, the target is automatically locked.
  • Page 54: Optical Image Stabilizer Lock

    Optical Image Stabilizer Lock In Motion Picture Recording Mode, you can further improve optical image stabilization by touching and holding Optical Image Stabilizer Lock icon. With this function, you can further reduce the effects of the shake that tends to occur when using zoom. A Optical Image Stabilizer Lock icon Press the Optical Image Stabilizer button to turn the image stabilizer on.
  • Page 55: Recording Functions Of Operation Icons

    Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. Touch (left side)/ (right side) of the Touch Menu to display the operation icons. (l 26) ≥ Touch on Touch Menu to switch pages upward or downward.
  • Page 56: Intelligent Contrast Control

    Fade When you start recording, the image/audio gradually (Fade in) appears. (Fade in) When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually disappears. (Fade out) ≥ The Fade setting is canceled when the recording stops. ∫ To select the color for Fade in/out : [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOR] # (Fade out) MENU...
  • Page 57: Smile Shot

    Smile shot When a smiling face is detected during motion picture recording, the unit automatically records a still picture. The icon changes each time it is touched. ([ON]) # ([FACE RECOG.]) # [OFF] The unit records a still picture on detecting a smiling face. Still pictures are only recorded when the face of a person registered using Face Recognition (l 63) is detected.
  • Page 58: Backlight Compensation

    ≥ The available range of the flash is approx. 1 m to 2.5 m (3.3 feet to 8.2 feet) in dark places. ≥ Using the flash fixes a shutter speed to 1/500 or slower. Red-Eye Reduction Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes. ≥...
  • Page 59 Tele macro A more impressive image can be obtained by focusing on the object only in close-up and shading off the background. ≥ The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 70 cm (28q). ≥ When the Tele macro is set with the zoom magnification less than 12k, it will automatically be set to 12k.
  • Page 60: Recording Functions Of Menus

    Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of menus [SCENE MODE] When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. : [RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting MENU [OFF]: Cancel the setting 5Sports: To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and pause of playback Portrait: To make people stand out against the background...
  • Page 61: Zoom Mode

    ≥ (Night scenery/Night portrait) j The shutter speed is 1/2 or more in Still Picture Recording Mode. j Using a tripod is recommended. ≥ (Night portrait) j The flash is set to [ON]. [ZOOM MODE] Set the maximum zoom ratio for the Motion Picture Recording Mode. : [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting MENU [Opt.Zoom 12k]:...
  • Page 62: Time Lapse Rec

    [TIME LAPSE REC] A scene that moves slowly for long period of time is recorded frame by frame with an interval, and is recorded as a short time motion picture. A frame is recorded with a set recording interval. 30 frames will make up motion picture of 1 second. ≥...
  • Page 63: Registering A Face For Face Recognition

    [FACE RECOG.] Face Recognition is a function for finding faces that resemble faces which have already been registered and automatically prioritizing focus and exposure for those faces. This function makes it possible to keep the face of your loved ones in focus even when they are at the back or on the end of a line in a group picture.
  • Page 64: Changing The Information Of A Registered Person

    Entering text Icon Description of operation [A] etc. Enters a character. Moves cursor left. Moves cursor right. [A/a] Switches between [A]/[a] (alphabet) and [&/1] (symbols/numbers). Enter a space. Deletes a character. [Delete] Deletes the previous character if the cursor is in an empty space. [Enter] Ends text entry.
  • Page 65: Canceling A Registered Person

    ∫ Canceling a registered person Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [DELETE] or [DELETE ALL] MENU ≥ Touching [DELETE ALL] cancels all the registered people. (When [DELETE] is selected) Touch the person to cancel. ≥...
  • Page 66 ∫ Prioritized face framing Prioritized face framing is displayed as orange frames. Focus and adjustment of brightness will be performed against the prioritized face framing. ≥ Prioritized face framing is only displayed with Portrait Mode in the Intelligent Auto Mode. ≥...
  • Page 67: Shooting Guide

    [Digital Cinema Color] ™ Recording motion pictures with more vivid colors, using x.v.Color technology. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 75) ≥ Set [REC MODE] to [HA], [HG], [HX] or [HE] (l 61), or set to 1080/60p recording mode. (l 51) : [RECORD SETUP] # [Digital Cinema Color] # [ON] MENU ™...
  • Page 68: Zoom Mic

    [ZOOM MIC] Directivity of the microphone is synchronized with the zoom operation. Sounds near the front of the unit are recorded more clearly if you zoom in (close-up) and surrounding sounds are recorded more realistically if you zoom out (wide angle). ≥...
  • Page 69 [PICTURE ADJUST] Adjust the quality of the image while recording. Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image. ≥ This setting is retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode. ≥...
  • Page 70 [LUMINANCE] Displays the luminance level of the center of the screen (luminance display frame) in %. It makes the adjustment of the brightness of the object easier, by checking the luminance level of the object, when recording same object in different surroundings. Adjust the brightness using [IRIS].
  • Page 71 [PICTURE SIZE] The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing. : [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting MENU ≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. (l 40) ≥ The number of recording pixels that can be set changes depending on selected screen aspect ratio.
  • Page 72: Aspect Ratio

    ≥ This function’s default settings are in Still Picture Recording Mode and in Motion 14.2 13.3 Picture Recording Mode. ≥ The recording will become longer depending on the recording pixels. ≥ Please refer to page 150 for details about the number of recordable pictures. [QUALITY] Selecting the picture quality.
  • Page 73 [HI-SPEED BURST] Recording is done continuously at the rate of 60 still pictures per second. Use this function to record an object with fast movement. Select the menu. : [PICTURE] # [HI-SPEED BURST] # desired setting MENU [OFF]: Cancel the setting. [60 frames/sec]: 180 still pictures are recorded continuously at the rate of 60 per second.
  • Page 74: Af Assist Lamp

    [AF ASSIST LAMP] Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 75) : [PICTURE] # [AF ASSIST LAMP] # [AUTO] MENU ≥...
  • Page 75: Manual Recording

    Advanced (Recording) Manual recording ≥ The Manual Focus, White Balance, Shutter Speed, Brightness (Iris and Gain) settings are retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode. Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. ≥...
  • Page 76: White Balance

    White balance 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. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 75) Touch [WB]. FOCUS Touch to select White balance mode.
  • Page 77: Manual Shutter Speed/Iris Adjustment

    Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Iris: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 75) Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS]. Touch to adjust settings.
  • Page 78: Manual Focus Adjustment

    Manual focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 75) (When MF assist function is used) Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON] MENU ≥...
  • Page 79: Recording 3D Video

    Advanced (Recording) Recording 3D video With the 3D Conversion Lens (optional) attached, you can record life-like and powerful 3D video. To view 3D video, a television that supports 3D is required. 3D video The image is an illustration. ≥ In the unit, the recordable 3D videos are side-by-side format (2-screen structure). ≥...
  • Page 80: Start Recording

    Touch [EXIT] to end the adjustment. ≥ After adjustment, a single screen appears. 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 0h00m00s ≥ When re-attaching the 3D Conversion Lens or R 1h20m R 1h20m R 1h20m after an impact etc., it is recommended that you perform the adjustment again. appears.
  • Page 81: Functions Not Available During 3D Recording

    ∫ Functions that cannot be used during 3D recording When recording with the 3D Conversion Lens, you cannot use certain functions. Functions not available during 3D recording (Button/lever operations) (Recording functions) j Zoom in/out function j AF/AE tracking j Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer j iFrame ([REC MODE]) j Intelligent auto mode j Intelligent contrast control...
  • Page 82: Advanced (Playback)

    Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 36. Playback operation Playback display Operating steps Touch 5 during playback to fast forward. (Touch 6 to rewind.) During Playback ≥...
  • Page 83: Creating Still Picture From Motion Picture

    Playback operation Playback display Operating steps Touch the Direct playback bar or slide it while touching. ≥ The playback pauses temporarily and skips to the position touched or slid to During Playback Direct playback while touching. ≥ Playback will start by releasing your touching or sliding finger.
  • Page 84: Highlight&Time Frame Index

    Highlight&Time frame index An image of one scene is displayed as a thumbnail at set search condition. Scene can be played back from any midway point of the scene you wish to see. ≥ Operate the zoom lever to side and change over the thumbnail display to Highlight&Time frame index.
  • Page 85: Resuming The Previous Playback

    Resuming the previous playback If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was stopped. : [VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON] MENU If playback of a motion picture is stopped, appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped scene. ≥...
  • Page 86: Various Playback Functions

    Advanced (Playback) Various playback functions Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. Touch the date select icon. (l 26) Touch the playback date. The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails.
  • Page 87: Highlight Playback

    Highlight Playback Part that was recognized as clearly recorded is extracted from a long recording, and it can be played back in a short time with effects and music added. ≥ Highlight playback cannot be used for iFrame scenes. Touch .
  • Page 88 ∫ Priority setting Touch [FACE] or [FACE RECOG.]. ≥ If you touch [FACE], any detected face, including the face of person registered for Face Recognition, is given priority on playback. (When [FACE RECOG.] is selected) Touch a face to specify. 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3...
  • Page 89: Changing The Playback Settings And Playing Back The Slide Show

    Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show Touch . (l 26) (Only when you would like to change the settings) Touch [SET] to select the item to change. [DATE SETUP]: Select the date to be played back. [EFFECT SETUP]: Select the effect for playback.
  • Page 90 (When [MUSIC SELECT] is selected) Touch the desired sound. ≥ To adjust the volume of music during playback of the slide show or audio testing, operate the volume lever. (l 37) ≥ Touch [ENTER]. (To test the music audio) Touch [START] and start the audio testing. ≥...
  • Page 91: Deleting Scenes/Still Pictures

    Advanced (Playback) Deleting scenes/still pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ¬ Change the mode to ∫ To delete the scene or still picture being 0h00m15s 0h00m15s 0h00m15s played back Touch while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back.
  • Page 92: Dividing A Scene (Avchd, 1080/60P)

    When you stop deleting halfway Touch [CANCEL] while deleting. ≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is canceled cannot be restored. To complete editing Touch [Return]. ≥ You can also delete scenes by touching [MENU], selecting [EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES], [MULTI] or [SINGLE].
  • Page 93: Dividing A Scene To Partially Delete (Iframe)

    To delete all the divided points : [EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE] # [CANCEL ALL] MENU ≥ The scenes that were deleted after division cannot be recovered. ≥ You cannot divide a scene if you are playing back a disc with a DVD burner (optional) connected, or if the number of scenes of a given date would exceed 99 scenes.
  • Page 94: Deleting Personal Information

    Deleting personal information Deletes face recognition information from scenes in which faces were recognized. ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then set [VIDEO/ PICTURE] to [1080/60p] or [AVCHD]. (l 36) ≥ Personal information is not recorded in the iFrame scenes. Select the menu.
  • Page 95: Protecting Scenes/Still Pictures

    Protecting scenes/still pictures Scenes/still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake. (Even if you protect some scenes/still pictures, formatting the media will delete them.) ≥ Change the mode to Select the menu. : [VIDEO SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP] # [SCENE PROTECT] MENU Touch the scene/still picture to be protected.
  • Page 96: Dpof Setting

    Advanced (Playback) DPOF setting You can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD card. ¬ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then set [VIDEO/PICTURE] to [PICTURE].
  • Page 97: Watching Video/Pictures On Your Tv

    Advanced (Playback) Watching Video/Pictures on your TV Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals. Image quality may vary with the connected terminals. A High quality 1 HDMI terminal 2 Component terminal 3 Video terminal ≥...
  • Page 98 ≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). ≥ Do not use any other AV multi cables except the supplied one. ≥ When connecting to the component terminal of the TV, the yellow plug of the AV multi cable is not required.
  • Page 99 TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.) Refer to the following support site for information about Panasonic TVs with an SD card slot for playing back your pictures. http://panasonic.net/ ≥ It may not be possible to play back scenes on the TV depending on the recording mode.
  • Page 100: Connecting With A Hdmi Mini Cable

    Connecting with a HDMI mini cable Select the desired method of HDMI output. : [SETUP] # [HDMI RESOLUTION] # [AUTO]/[1080p]/[1080i]/[480p] MENU ≥ [AUTO] determines the output resolution automatically based on information from the connected TV. If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method [1080p], [1080i] or [480p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV.
  • Page 101: Playback Using Viera Link

    ™ is a new name for EZ Sync ≥ This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.)
  • Page 102 ≥ Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV.
  • Page 103: 3D Video Playback

    Advanced (Playback) 3D video playback Connect the unit to a 3D compatible television and play back scenes recorded in 3D to enjoy life-like and powerful 3D video. ¬ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then set [VIDEO/PICTURE] to [AVCHD].
  • Page 104: Functions Not Available During 3D Playback

    ≥ You cannot play back 3D video on the LCD monitor of the unit. When you play back scenes recorded in 3D on the LCD monitor, they will be played back in 2D. ≥ You can also play back scenes recorded in 3D by date. Even if scenes are recorded on the same day, the unit will display the date separately when switching between 2D and 3D recordings.
  • Page 105: Copy/Dubbing

    ≥ iFrame scenes cannot be copied to disc. Copy to PC to make a backup. (l 118) Preparing for copying/playing back We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW-BN01. ∫ About discs that can be used for copying Disc type...
  • Page 106 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with DVD burner) to the DVD burner. ≥ You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit. Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner).
  • Page 107: Copying To Discs

    Copying to discs ≥ You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc. (You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM.) ≥ You cannot copy motion pictures together with still pictures or motion pictures in a different picture quality (AVCHD picture quality and conventional normal picture quality) to the same disc.
  • Page 108: Important Notice

    ∫ About recording formats when copying motion pictures [AVCHD] ([HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE]): Copying scenes of 1080/60p picture quality The scenes recorded in 1080/60p by this unit will be copied after converting to AVCHD picture quality. When copying scenes recorded in 1080/60p, select the recording picture quality ([HA]/ [HG]/[HX]/[HE]).
  • Page 109 Approximate time for copying to a disc To copy motion pictures to the full capacity of a disc Copy time Disc type [AVCHD] [Standard] ([XP]) [Standard] ([SP]) Approx. DVD-RAM 50 min to 1 h 20 min Approx. DVD-RW Approx. Approx. 1 h 30 min to 3 h to 5 h 35 min to 1 h 15 min...
  • Page 110: Playing Back The Copied Disc

    ≥ The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. ≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the USB Connection Cable while copying. Also, do not shake this unit or the DVD burner. ≥...
  • Page 111: Managing The Copied Disc

    Managing the copied disc ≥ Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (l 106) ∫ Formatting discs This is for initializing DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and +RW discs. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased.
  • Page 112: Dubbing With A Blu-Ray Disc Recorder, Video Device, Etc

    Copy/Dubbing Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video device, etc. ∫ Check before dubbing Check the equipment used for dubbing. Equipment used Dubbing picture quality To dub for dubbing Equipment with SD High-definition picture Insert the SD card card slot quality* directly (l 113) Equipment with USB...
  • Page 113 Dubbing in high-definition picture quality You can dub using a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definition (AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder. ≥ Depending on the recorders or the media to be copied to, you may not be able to copy in high-definition (AVCHD) picture quality. For further details, see the operating instructions of your recorder.
  • Page 114 Touch [RECORDER] on the screen of this unit. ≥ When you select an option other than [RECORDER], reconnect the USB cable. ≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen to turn the LCD monitor on. Dubbing through operations on the Blu-ray disc recorder or high- definition (AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder.
  • Page 115: Dubbing In Standard Picture Quality

    Dubbing in standard picture quality ∫ Dubbing using equipment without an SD card slot or a USB terminal, or using a video device You can dub by connecting an AV multi cable. ≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. Change the video input on the video device and TV that this unit is connected to.
  • Page 116: 3D Video Storage

    Copy/Dubbing 3D video storage You can store 3D video with a DVD burner, a video device or a PC. Copying with a DVD burner ≥ Please refer to page 105 for details about copying with a DVD burner. ∫ Copying unaltered as 3D video Recording format: [AVCHD] The scenes recorded in 3D using the unit can be copied and stored in unaltered form as 3D video.The video is recorded unaltered in side-by-side format.
  • Page 117 Using HD Writer AE 3.0 ≥ Please refer to page 118 for details about copying with HD Writer AE 3.0. When you use HD Writer AE 3.0 to handle scenes recorded in 3D, the following operations are possible. j Copying data to a PC (Scenes recorded in 3D will be copied unaltered as 3D video.) j Copying in BD/AVCHD format (Scenes recorded in 3D will be copied unaltered as 3D video.)
  • Page 118: With A Pc

    With a PC What you can do with a PC HD Writer AE 3.0 You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu-ray discs, DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer AE 3.0, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM.
  • Page 119 ≥ Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device cannot be written to the software supplied with this unit. To write motion picture data recorded with the Panasonic High Definition Video Camera sold previously, use the HD Writer supplied with the unit.
  • Page 120: End User License Agreement

    Further, Panasonic does not warrant that the operation of the Software Article 2 Use by a Third Party will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or any of its distributors will not be liable for...
  • Page 121: Operating Environment

    With a PC Operating environment ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner’s manual are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. ≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible Blu-ray disc/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a Blu-ray disc/DVD.) ≥...
  • Page 122 Display High Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended) Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (1920k1080 pixels or more recommended) Windows 7/Windows Vista: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card (DirectX 10 recommended) Windows XP: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card Compatible with DirectDraw overlay ™...
  • Page 123 ∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) IBM PC/AT compatible PC Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Windows Vista (32 bit) (SP1/SP2) Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3) Windows 7/Windows Vista: 1.0 GHz or higher Windows XP: Intel Pentium 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron 400 MHz or higher Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/2 GB or more (64 bit)
  • Page 124: Installation

    ≥ If Windows 7 is in use, or the following screen is not displayed automatically, select [Start] # [Computer] (or double-click on [Computer] on the desktop), and then double-click [Panasonic]. Click [Next]. Read the [End User License Agreement], then place a check beside [I accept the terms of the license agreement] if you agree to them and click [Next].
  • Page 125 When installation is complete, some notes will appear. Check the contents, then close the window. Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], then click [Finish]. The PC must be rebooted for the application to work. ∫ Uninstalling HD Writer AE 3.0 Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require.
  • Page 126: Connecting To A Pc

    With a PC Connecting to a PC ≥ Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed. ≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC. A USB cable (supplied) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.
  • Page 127: To Disconnect Usb Cable Safely

    (Data may be destroyed when above operation is performed while accessing the SD card) ∫ To disconnect USB cable safely Select the icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then click [Eject Panasonic Camcorder]. ≥ Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed. VQT3K35...
  • Page 128: About The Pc Display

    About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognized as an external drive. ≥ Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [Computer]. We recommend using HD Writer AE 3.0 The following data will be recorded. 1 Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG to copy or write back motion picture data.
  • Page 129: Starting Hd Writer Ae 3.0

    The software cannot be used with the user name for a guest account. (On the PC) Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer AE 3.0] # [HD Writer AE]. ≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software.
  • Page 130: If Using Mac

    With a PC If using Mac ≥ HD Writer AE 3.0 is not available for Mac. ≥ iMovie’11 supported. For details about iMovie’11, please contact Apple Inc. ≥ 1080/60p scenes cannot be imported to a Mac. ≥ Since iMovie’11 is not compatible with 1080/60p, it cannot acquire the scenes recorded in 1080/60p.
  • Page 131: Others

    Others Indications ∫ Recording indications Motion Picture Recording Mode Still Picture Recording Mode 0h00m00s 1h30m 1h30m R 3000 R 1h20m 14.2 MEGA PRE-REC 1/100 1/100 OPEN OPEN 12:34PM 12:34PM NOV 15 2011 NOV 15 2011 R 1h20m Remaining time for motion picture recording (l 30) Intelligent Auto Mode (l 34) Power LCD (l 44)
  • Page 132 Zebra (l 69) Display Touch Menu (l 26) Luminance Level (l 70) Backlight Compensation (l 58) PRE-REC (l 56) PRE-REC Soft Skin Mode (l 58) Interval Recording (l 62) Tele Macro (l 59) Zoom Microphone (l 68) Intelligent Contrast Control Wind Noise Canceler (l 67) (l 56) Picture adjustment (l 69)
  • Page 133 ∫ Playback indications ∫ Indication of connection to other devices 1/;/5/ /7/8/9/:/ D/E/;1/2; Accessing the card (l 114, 127) Display during playback (l 36, 82) ∫ Confirmatory indications 0h00m00s Playback Time (l 36) No.10 Scene Number –– (Time The built-in battery is low. Repeat Playback (l 84) display) (l 27)
  • Page 134: Messages

    ≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l 19) If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, remove the battery and then insert it again. If the message appears even after repeating this several times, this unit needs repair.
  • Page 135: About Recovery

    About recovery If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear and a repair is performed. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.) SOME SCENES NEED REPAIRING. PLAY SCENES TO BE REPAIRED. (IRREPARABLE SCENES WILL BE DELETED.) ≥ The above message is displayed when abnormal management information is detected when the scenes are displayed in thumbnail.
  • Page 136: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting Power Problem Check points ≥ Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently This unit cannot be turned on. charged. (l 20) ≥ In cold places, the battery using time becomes shorter. This unit does not stay ≥...
  • Page 137 Indication Problem Check points ≥ The remaining battery capacity indication is an Remaining battery indication is not approximation. displayed properly. If the remaining battery capacity indication is not displayed correctly, fully charge the battery, discharge it and then charge it again. Recording Problem Check points...
  • Page 138 Playback Problem Check points ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are Scenes/still pictures cannot be played back. displayed as cannot be played back. ≥ Release the protect setting. (l 95) Scenes cannot be ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are deleted.
  • Page 139 With other products Problem Check points ≥ Please read the operating instructions of your TV and Although this unit is correctly connected to a select the channel that matches the input used for the TV, images cannot be connection. ≥ Change the [TV ASPECT] setting to match the aspect seen.
  • Page 140 With a PC Problem Check points ≥ After re-inserting the SD card into the unit, reconnect the When connected by the USB cable, this unit is supplied USB cable. ≥ Select another USB terminal on the PC. not detected by the PC. ≥...
  • Page 141 ∫ If scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another device (AVCHD, 1080/60p) The images may be still for several seconds at the joins between the scenes if the following operations are performed when multiple scenes have been continuously played back using another unit.
  • Page 142: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for use Do not spray insecticides or volatile About this unit chemicals onto the unit. ≥ If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its body may be marred and the surface The unit and the SD card become warm finish may peel off.
  • Page 143: About The Battery

    ≥ Extremely high temperatures or low Do not use the unit for surveillance purposes or other business uses. temperatures will shorten the life of the ≥ This unit was designed for consumer battery. ≥ If the battery is kept in high-temperature, intermittent use.
  • Page 144: About The Ac Adaptor

    About the AC adaptor About status indicator during charging ≥ If the temperature of the battery is extremely high or extremely low, charging When the status indicator is flashing at a may take time or the battery may not be particularly fast or slow rate, the charged.
  • Page 145 When viewing 3D video, we recommend About 3D taking a break every 30 to 60 minutes. ≥ Viewing for extended periods may cause About 3D recording eye-fatigue. Attach the 3D Conversion Lens securely. Short-sighted or far-sighted persons, It must not be used with an insecure those with differences in the sight of their attachment.
  • Page 146: Lcd Monitor

    About the SD card LCD monitor ≥ When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that: with a soft cloth such as eye glass cleaner. ≥ Formatting and deletion of this unit or ≥...
  • Page 147: About Condensation

    It should be noted before use that ≥ When a cold room has been warmed up Panasonic does not accept any quickly. responsibility for direct or indirect ≥ When cool wind from an air conditioner is problems which occur as the result of the directly blown onto this unit.
  • Page 148: About Copyright

    LLC. ≥ Other names of systems and products ≥ “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are mentioned in these instructions are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and usually the registered trademarks or Sony Corporation. trademarks of the manufacturers who ≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby developed the system or product Laboratories.
  • Page 149: Recording Modes/Approximate Recordable Time

    Others Recording modes/approximate recordable time ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording. Recording mode [1080/60p] [HA] [HG] [HX] [HE] Picture size 1920k1080 1920k1080 1920k1080 1920k1080 1920k1080 4 GB 19 min...
  • Page 150: Approximate Number Of Recordable Pictures

    Others Approximate number of recordable pictures ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated number is the approximate number of recordable pictures. (When [ASPECT RATIO] is set to [4:3] and [QUALITY] is set to 12.2 Picture size 4032k3024 3200k2400...
  • Page 151: Specifications

    Others Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 7.2 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording; Charging; 5.8 W 10.1 W Signal system: 1080/60p, 1080/60i, 540/30p Recording format: [1080/60p];...
  • Page 152 Filter diameter: 46 mm Zoom: 12k Optical Zoom, 20k i.Zoom, 30k/700k Digital Zoom Image Stabilizer function: Optical (Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer, Active mode, Optical Image Stabilizer Lock function) Monitor: 3z wide LCD monitor (Approx. 230 K dots) Microphone: Stereo (with a zoom microphone function) Speaker: 1 round speaker, dynamic type White balance adjustment:...
  • Page 153 Flash: Available range; Approx. 1.0 m to 2.5 m (3.3 feet to 8.2 feet) Dimensions: 63 mm (W)k66 mm (H)k133 mm (D) [2.48 q (W)k2.60 q (H)k5.24 q (D)] (excluding projecting parts) Mass (Weight): Approx. 330 (Approx. 0.73 lbs.) [without battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)] Mass (Weight) in operation: Approx.
  • Page 154: Still Pictures

    ∫ Motion pictures Recording media: SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant) SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant) SDXC Memory Card (exFAT system compliant) Refer to page 22 for details on SD cards usable in this unit. Compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Recording mode and transfer rate: [1080/60p];...
  • Page 155 AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source: AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 16 W DC output: DC 9.3 V, 1.2 A Dimensions: 52 mm (W)k26 mm (H)k86.3 mm (D) [2.1 q (W)k1.0 q (H)k3.4 q (D)] Mass (Weight): Approx.
  • Page 156: Optional Accessories

    Others Optional accessories Accessory No. Figure Description VW-BC20PP Battery charger VW-VBN130 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack VW-VBN260 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack RP-CDHM15 HDMI mini cable RP-CDHM30 VW-W4607H Wide conversion lens VW-WE08H Wide end conversion lens VW-CLT1 3D Conversion Lens VW-LF46N Filter kit *1 Please refer to page 21, concerning the battery charging time and available recording...
  • Page 157 Accessory No. Figure Description VW-LDC103PP Video DC Light VZ-LL10PP Light bulb for video DC light VW-SK12PP Shoe adaptor RP-SDN16GU1A Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDN08GU1A Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDN04GU1A Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDN02GU1A Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card RP-SDW64GU1K...
  • Page 158 ∫ Attaching the conversion lens/ filter kit Attach the wide conversion lens (VW-W4607H; optional), the wide end conversion lens (VW-WE08H; optional), ND filter or MC protector of the Filter kit (VW-LF46N; optional) in front of the lens. ≥ It is not possible to attach it to the front of the lens hood.
  • Page 159: Accessory Order Form (For Usa And Puerto Rico Customers)

    THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 VQT3K35...
  • Page 160: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a. And Puerto Rico)

    If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (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, (b) replace it...
  • Page 161 Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) 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...
  • Page 162: Index

    Index ∫ Numerics ......92 Divide DPOF setting ....96 .
  • Page 163 ∫ M ....77 Shutter speed ... .33 Simultaneous recording ....78 Manual focus .
  • Page 164: Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Española Para El Uso Rápido

    Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápido ∫ Insertar la batería ∫ Insertar/extraer una tarjeta SD Meta la batería insertándola en la dirección señalada en la figura. A Introduzca la batería hasta que haga clic y se cierre. ∫...
  • Page 165 ∫ Encender/apagar el dispositivo ∫ Selección del modo Encender y apagar el dispositivo con el Utilizando el selector de modo, cambie el botón de alimentación modo a Pulse el botón de alimentación para encender el dispositivo. Modo de grabación de películas (l 30) Modo de grabación de fotografías (l 32)
  • Page 166 Menú táctil ∫ Grabación de películas Toque para visualizar el menú de 1) Cambie el modo a deslizamiento. 2) Abra el monitor LCD. Toque (lado izquierdo)/ (lado 3) Pulse el botón de inicio/parada de derecho) de en el menú táctil para grabación para iniciar la grabación.
  • Page 167 ≥ Los iconos de operación y la visualización ∫ Reproducción de película/ de la pantalla desaparecerán cuando no se realiza una función por un período fotografía específico de tiempo. Para volver a 1) Cambie el modo a visualizarla, toque la pantalla. 2) Toque el icono de selección del modo de reproducción A.
  • Page 168 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 VQT3K35 F1210KK0 ( 1300 © Panasonic Corporation 2011 Printed in Japan...

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