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Panasonic VDR-D160EB Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 1 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Cover Operating Instructions DVD Video Camera VDR-D160EB Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. LSQT1180 A...

  • Page 2: Caution For Ac Mains Lead

    Left/Right Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Movie Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Movie Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.

  • Page 3: Information For Your Safety

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 3 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Information for Your Safety Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, Use only the recommended accessories. ≥ DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO ≥...
  • Page 4 LSQT1180(ENG).book 4 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points,...
  • Page 5 LSQT1180(ENG).book 5 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 ∫ Indemnity concerning recording content The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this unit, its accessories or recordable media. ∫ Carefully observe copyright laws Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 6 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Contents Caution for AC mains lead....2 Recording Information for Your Safety ....3 Before recording ........ 40 Before using Recording motion pictures ....41 Features ..........8 Changing the recording mode of the motion picture ........43 Accessories ........
  • Page 7 LSQT1180(ENG).book 7 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Editing With other products Editing scenes........66 With a TV ..........89 Deleting scenes ........66 Playback on TV........89 Dividing a scene ........68 With a DVD recorder/player ....90 Combining scenes ........69 Playback on a DVD recorder, Using playlists........

  • Page 8: Before Using

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 8 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Before using Features Features ∫ Easy recording! (l 41) No need to search for the recording start position. The new recording will not overwrite any previously recorded scene. ∫ Easy playback! (l 61) Recorded scenes are displayed as thumbnails. You can easily search for the scenes you want to watch.
  • Page 9 LSQT1180(ENG).book 9 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Features ∫ Editing scenes! (l 66, 70) You can create an original video (playlist) by collecting your favourite scenes together and then easily dub this video to a VCR or a DVD recorder hard disk. If you insert a DVD-RW or a DVD-R recorded on this unit that has not been finalized in another device such as a DVD recorder or a computer, the disc may become unusable.
  • Page 10 ≥ Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk. ≥ Most major credit and debit cards accepted. ≥ All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. ≥ It couldn't be simpler! ≥...

  • Page 11: Accessories

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 11 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Accessories Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Battery pack AV/S cable CGA-DU12 K2KZ9CB00001 ≥ The supplied battery pack is not available as spare part, see the list of optional batteries below for alternative battery. AC adaptor Disc cleaning cloth VSK0651B...

  • Page 12: Parts Identification And Handling

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 12 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Parts identification and handling Parts identification and handling 1 Lens 2 Microphone (built-in, stereo) 3 White balance sensor (l 59) 4 Terminal cover 5 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l 89, 92) 6 USB terminal [ ] (l 93) ≥...
  • Page 13 LSQT1180(ENG).book 13 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Parts identification and handling 26 Reset button [RESET] (l 108) 27 LCD monitor (l 15) Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

  • Page 14: Fitting The Lens Cap

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 14 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Parts identification and handling Fitting the lens cap Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. The lens cap and lens cap cord comes preattached to the grip belt. ≥ When not using the lens cap, pull the lens cap cord in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 15: Using The Lcd Monitor

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 15 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Parts identification and handling Using the LCD monitor You can record the image while viewing it on the LCD monitor. 1 Press the PUSH OPEN button. The LCD monitor opens slightly. Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 16: Discs And Cards

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 16 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Discs and cards Discs and cards Discs that can be used on this unit Disc type DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R 8 cm 8 cm 8 cm Single sided/ Single sided/double sided Single sided/ double sided double sided (DVD-RAM [DVD-RW Ver.
  • Page 17 ≥ Discs inserted in a holder, cartridge, or caddy case cannot be used. Always remove bare discs from these containers prior to use. ≥ It is recommended that you use Panasonic discs. Usually discs compatible with the DVD standard can be used for recording and playback with no problems. However, some commercially available discs do not meet the DVD standard for quality and performance.
  • Page 18 LSQT1180(ENG).book 18 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Discs and cards When using brand-new DVD-RW When using DVD-RW, select whether to record in DVD Video Recording format (VR format) or DVD-Video format (Video format) and then format the disc. (l 17, About format types) 1 When a brand-new DVD-RW is inserted in this unit, the screen on the right appears.

  • Page 19: Cards That You Can Use With This Unit

    SD card. (l 84) ≥ We recommend that you use a Panasonic brand SD card. ≥ When the write-protect switch A on SD card is locked, no recording, deletion or editing will be possible on the card.

  • Page 20: Disc And Card Handling

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 20 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Discs and cards Disc and card handling ∫ How to hold a disc or card Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface. ∫ When inserting/removing a disc Do not allow the recording/playback side of the disc to get fingerprints or dirty. ≥...

  • Page 21: Setup

    ≥ Battery charging time (l 23) ≥ If the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, then ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (l 11) the battery will not charge. Remove the DC cable ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the from the AC adaptor.

  • Page 22: Removing The Battery

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 22 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Power supply Fitting the battery Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks. Removing the battery While sliding the BATTERY RELEASE lever, slide the battery to remove it. ≥ Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall. ≥...

  • Page 23: Charging Time And Recordable Time

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 23 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Power supply Charging time and recordable time The times shown in the tables below are for when the temperature is 25 oC and the humidity is 60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 oC, the charging time will become longer. ∫...

  • Page 24: Connecting To The Ac Outlet

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 24 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Power supply ≥ Along with the reduction of the battery capacity, the ≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This display will change: unit will also heat up while being used. This is not a malfunction.

  • Page 25: Turning The Unit On/Off

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 25 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Power supply Turning the unit on/off ≥ When recording, remove the lens cap before turning the unit on. If the unit is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly.

  • Page 26: Inserting/Removing A Disc

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 26 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Inserting/removing a disc Inserting/removing a disc When inserting or removing the disc, fit the charged battery pack or connect the AC adaptor to the unit. The cover of the disc compartment will not open unless the unit is powered. 1 Slide the DISC EJECT lever once and release it.
  • Page 27 LSQT1180(ENG).book 27 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Inserting/removing a disc ∫ Identifying recording/playback sides of disc “SIDE A” mark Single sided disc: The recording/playback side is opposite to the labelled side. Double sided disc: The “SIDE A” recording/playback side is opposite to the “SIDE A” marked side.

  • Page 28: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 28 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Inserting/removing an SD card Inserting/removing an SD card Before inserting/removing an SD card, be sure to turn off the power. If the SD card is inserted or removed with the power turned on, this unit may malfunction or the data recorded on the SD card may be lost.

  • Page 29: Selecting A Mode

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 29 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Selecting a mode Selecting a mode The mode dial is used to switch between recording and playback modes. Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely. ≥ Do not forcefully turn the dial. Rotate the mode dial, and set the desired mode pictograph to the position shown in the illustration.

  • Page 30: How To Use The Joystick

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 30 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 How to use the joystick How to use the joystick This unit has a joystick for selecting functions, performing operations, etc. so it is easy to operate this unit with one hand. Basic operations Operations on the menu screen and selection of files on the thumbnail view screen, etc. Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select an item or file, and then press the joystick to set it.
  • Page 31 LSQT1180(ENG).book 31 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 How to use the joystick Disc recording mode (AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to MANUAL) A: The operation icon is off. Icon Direction Function Page Soft skin mode (1/2) Fade ª Backlight compensation Manual white balance set (Only when manual white balance adjustment mode is selected) White balance...

  • Page 32: Backlight Compensation

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 32 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 How to use the joystick Card recording mode (AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AUTO) A: The operation icon is off. Icon Direction Function Page Soft skin mode — Self timer Ø ª Backlight compensation Card recording mode (AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to MANUAL) A: The operation icon is off.

  • Page 33: Icon Direction Function Page

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 33 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 How to use the joystick Card playback mode (When [PICTURE] is selected) A: The operation icon is off. Icon Direction Function Page ∫ Stop playback and show thumbnails — Playback previous picture Playback next picture Card playback mode (When [SLIDE SHOW] is selected) A: The operation icon is off.

  • Page 34: Switching The Language

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 34 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Switching the language Switching the language You can switch the language on the screen display or the menu screen. 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ LANGUAGE] and press the joystick. 2 Select [English] and press the joystick. LSQT1180...

  • Page 35: Using The Menu Screen

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 35 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Using the menu screen Using the menu screen Refer to “Menu list” (l 96) for information about the menus. 1 While stopped, press the MENU button. The menu displayed differs depending on the position of the mode dial.
  • Page 36 LSQT1180(ENG).book 36 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Using the menu screen 5 Move the joystick right or press the joystick. 6 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the desired item. 7 Press the joystick to enter the selection. To get back to the previous screen Move the joystick left.

  • Page 37: Setting Date And Time

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 37 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Setting date and time Setting date and time If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then adjust it. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select BASIC] # 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ CLOCK SET] # [YES] and press the joystick. 2 Move the joystick left or right to select the item to be set.
  • Page 38 NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL clock. PANASONIC SUPPLIER. Connect the AC adaptor to this unit or place the battery on this unit, and the built-in lithium battery will be recharged. Leave this unit as is for approx.

  • Page 39: Adjusting Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 39 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder Adjust the brightness and colour level. SETUP] # 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ EVF SET] # [YES] and press the LCD SET] or [ joystick. 2 Move the joystick up or down to select the item to be adjusted.

  • Page 40: Recording

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 40 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Recording Before recording Before recording Basic camera positioning 1 Hold the camera with both hands. 2 Run your hand through the grip belt. 3 Do not cover the microphones or sensors with your hands. 4 Keep your arms near your body. 5 Slightly open your legs.

  • Page 41: Recording Motion Pictures

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 41 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Recording motion pictures Recording motion pictures (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) Record motion pictures onto a disc. 1 Remove the lens cap, then turn the unit on. If the unit is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly.

  • Page 42: Recording Mode

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 42 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Recording motion pictures ≥ The maximum number of scenes on a disc ≥ Sound is recorded in Dolby Digital from the internal (per side): 999 (Even if there is remaining capacity stereo microphone on the front of the unit. Take for recording (on a disc), you may not be able to care not to block this microphone.

  • Page 43: Changing The Recording Mode Of The Motion Picture

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 43 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Recording motion pictures Changing the recording mode of the motion picture BASIC] # Press the MENU button, then select [ REC MODE] # desired item and press the joystick. Recording modes and recordable time available for the motion picture This unit records in VBR.

  • Page 44: Recording Still Pictures

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 44 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Recording still pictures Recording still pictures (SD) Record the still picture on an SD card. 1 Remove the lens cap, then turn the unit on. If the unit is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly.

  • Page 45: Picture Quality For Still Picture Recording

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 45 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Recording still pictures Screen indications in card recording mode A Remaining number of still pictures (Flashes in red when [R 0] appears.) B Size of still pictures C Quality of still pictures Progressive function You can record still pictures with higher picture quality and frames. (You cannot switch the progressive function off/on.) ≥...

  • Page 46: Various Recording Functions

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 46 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Various recording functions Various recording functions Zoom in/out function (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD) You can zoom in up to 30k optically. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Move the zoom lever. T side: To bring distant people or objects appear closer for recording (zoom in) W side: To make sights appear more distant for recording (zoom out)

  • Page 47: Recording Yourself

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 47 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Various recording functions To use the zoom microphone function (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) Interlocked with the zooming operation, the microphone will collect sounds clearly far away with the tele-shot or those in the vicinity with the wide-angle shot. ¬...

  • Page 48: Soft Skin Mode

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 48 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Various recording functions Soft skin mode This makes skin colours appear softer for a more attractive appearance. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD) This is more effective if you record the bust image of a person. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the joystick to display the icon shown in the illustration.

  • Page 49: Fade In/Fade Out Function

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 49 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Various recording functions Fade in/fade out function (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) Fade in: The image and audio gradually appear. Fade out: The image and audio gradually disappear. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select To fade in 1 While recording is paused, press the joystick to display the icon shown in the illustration.
  • Page 50 LSQT1180(ENG).book 50 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Various recording functions 2 Move the joystick left to select [ 3 Press the recording start/stop button. Pause recording. (Fade out) The image/audio gradually disappears. After the image/audio completely disappears, recording stops. To cancel fading Select [ ] again.

  • Page 51: Backlight Compensation Function

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 51 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Various recording functions Backlight compensation function This is for protecting a backlit subject from being darkened. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD) Use this function when the light is emanating from behind the subject and the subject appears dark. ¬...

  • Page 52: Self-Timer Recording

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 52 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Various recording functions Self-timer recording This is for recording shots of yourself as well. (SD) You can record still pictures on an SD card using the timer. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the joystick to display the icon shown in the illustration.

  • Page 53: Wind Noise Reduction Function

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 53 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Various recording functions Wind noise reduction function This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the microphone when recording. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select BASIC] # Press the MENU button, then select [ WIND CUT] # [ON] and press the joystick.

  • Page 54: Night View Function

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 54 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Various recording functions Night view function This allows recording in dark locations. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) This function allows you to record colour subjects in dark locations to stand out against the background. Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record images free from vibration. ≥...

  • Page 55: Manual Recording Functions

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 55 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Manual recording functions Manual recording functions When the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AUTO, the unit adjusts automatically the following settings. ≥ White balance ≥ Shutter speed ≥ Iris/gain value ≥ Focus Above settings may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes.
  • Page 56 LSQT1180(ENG).book 56 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Manual recording functions To cancel the scene mode function Press the MENU button, then select [ BASIC] # [ SCENE MODE] # [OFF] and press the joystick. ≥ You can also cancel the scene mode function by setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO.

  • Page 57: Manual Focus Adjustment

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 57 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Manual recording functions Manual focus adjustment (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD) If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then manual focusing is available. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL.

  • Page 58: White Balance

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 58 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Manual recording functions White balance This is for recording in natural colours. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD) The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. ¬...

  • Page 59: To Set The White Balance Manually

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 59 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Manual recording functions To set the white balance manually Select [ ] mode, fill the screen with a white subject and then move the joystick up to select [ When the [ ] display changes from flashing to on, setting is complete. ≥...

  • Page 60: Manual Shutter Speed/Aperture Adjustment

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 60 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Manual recording functions Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD) Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Aperture: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL.

  • Page 61: Playback

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 61 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Playback Motion picture playback Motion picture playback (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) 1 Rotate the mode dial to select The motion pictures recorded on the disc are displayed as thumbnails. 2 Select the scene to be played back. A Scene number B Scroll bar display The selected scene will be encircled by a red frame.
  • Page 62 LSQT1180(ENG).book 62 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Motion picture playback To display the recording date during playback SETUP] # [ DATE] # [ON] and press the Press the MENU button, then select [ joystick. ≥ During playback, the recording time is not displayed on the screen.

  • Page 63: Playing Back Motion Pictures By Date

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 63 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Motion picture playback Playing back motion pictures by date Recorded scenes are grouped by date on this unit. Scenes recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. 1 Press the MENU button, then select PLAY SETUP] # [ PLAY MODE] # [BY DATE] and press the joystick.

  • Page 64: Still Picture Playback

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 64 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Still picture playback Still picture playback (SD) 1 Rotate the mode dial to select The still pictures recorded on the SD card are displayed as thumbnails. 2 Select the file to be played back. A File number B Scroll bar display The selected file will be encircled by a red frame.

  • Page 65: Playing Back Still Pictures As A Slide Show

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 65 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Still picture playback Playing back still pictures as a slide show Press the MENU button, then select [ PLAY SETUP] PLAY MODE] # [SLIDE SHOW] and press the joystick. ∫ 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).

  • Page 66: Editing Scenes

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 66 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Editing Editing scenes Editing scenes Deleting scenes This is for deleting scenes recorded on discs. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) The deleted scenes cannot be restored. ≥ Scenes on DVD-RW (Video format) and DVD-R cannot be deleted. Deleting scenes one at a time ¬...
  • Page 67 LSQT1180(ENG).book 67 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Editing scenes Deleting multiple scenes from the thumbnail display ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ DELETE] # [ SELECT] or [ ALL] and press the joystick. ≥ When [ALL] is selected, the following scenes will be deleted. Proceed to step 4.

  • Page 68: Dividing A Scene

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 68 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Editing scenes Dividing a scene This is for dividing a scene into two. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) To delete unnecessary portion of scene, first divide the scene, and then delete the unnecessary portion. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the MENU button, then select EDIT SCENE] # [ DIVIDE] and press the...

  • Page 69: Combining Scenes

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 69 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Editing scenes Combining scenes This function is only for combining two consecutive scenes into one. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the MENU button, then select EDIT SCENE] # [ COMBINE] and press the joystick.

  • Page 70: Using Playlists

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 70 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Using playlists Using playlists What is a playlist? You can create a playlist by gathering your favourites from the recorded scenes. Since the playlist is not created by copying data, you will consume little of the disc capacity by making a playlist.

  • Page 71: Creating A New Playlist

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 71 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Using playlists Creating a new playlist (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the MENU button, then select PLAY SETUP] # [ PLAY MODE] # [PLAYLIST] and press the joystick. 2 Select [CREATE], then press the joystick. 3 Select the scene to be added to the playlist, then press the joystick.

  • Page 72: Playing Back A Playlist

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 72 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Using playlists Playing back a playlist (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the MENU button, then select PLAY SETUP] # [ PLAY MODE] # [PLAYLIST] and press the joystick. 2 Select the playlist to be played back, then press the joystick.

  • Page 73: Editing A Playlist

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 73 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Using playlists Editing a playlist (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) Editing scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes. Adding scenes to playlist ¬ Select playlist playback mode. (l 72, steps 1 and 2) 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ EDIT] and press the joystick.
  • Page 74 LSQT1180(ENG).book 74 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Using playlists Moving scenes The scenes in a playlist can be moved. ¬ Select playlist playback mode. (l 72, steps 1 and 2) 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ EDIT] and press the joystick. 2 Select the playlist to be edited, then press the joystick.
  • Page 75 LSQT1180(ENG).book 75 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Using playlists Dividing a scene You can divide a scene into two parts. ≥ Dividing scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes. ¬ Select playlist playback mode. (l 72, steps 1 and 2) 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ EDIT] and press the joystick.

  • Page 76: Combining Scenes

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 76 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Using playlists Combining scenes Two scenes can be combined into one. ≥ Combining scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes. ¬ Select playlist playback mode. (l 72, steps 1 and 2) 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ EDIT] and press the joystick.
  • Page 77 LSQT1180(ENG).book 77 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Using playlists Deleting scenes ≥ Deleting scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes. Deleting scenes one at a time: ¬ Select playlist playback mode. (l 72, steps 1 and 2) 1 Press the button during playback.
  • Page 78 LSQT1180(ENG).book 78 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Using playlists 3 Select [ DELETE] # [ SELECT] or [ ALL] and press the joystick. ≥ When [ALL] is selected, the selected playlist will be erased. Proceed to step 6. (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 3) Select the scene to be deleted, then press the joystick.

  • Page 79: Editing Still Pictures

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 79 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Editing still pictures Editing still pictures Deleting still pictures This is for deleting still picture files recorded on SD cards. (SD) The deleted files cannot be restored. Deleting files one at a time ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the button during playback.
  • Page 80 LSQT1180(ENG).book 80 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Editing still pictures Deleting multiple files from the thumbnail display ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ DELETE] # [ SELECT] or [ ALL] and press the joystick. ≥...

  • Page 81: Locking Still Pictures

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 81 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Editing still pictures Locking still pictures This is for preventing still picture files from being deleted by mistake. (SD) Still picture files recorded on an SD card can be locked so that they may not be deleted by mistake. (However even if you lock some files on an SD card, formatting the card will delete all the files.) ¬...

  • Page 82: Dpof Setting

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 82 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Editing still pictures DPOF setting This is for writing the printing data on an SD card. (SD) You can write the data of still pictures to be printed and number of copies (DPOF data) onto the SD card.

  • Page 83: Disc And Card Management

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 83 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Disc and card management Formatting discs and cards Formatting discs and cards Formatting discs This is for initializing discs. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased. ¬...

  • Page 84: Formatting An Sd Card

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 84 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Formatting discs and cards Formatting an SD card This is for initializing cards. (SD) Please be aware that if an SD card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the card will be erased. Store important data on a computer, etc. ¬...

  • Page 85: Finalizing A Disc

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 85 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Finalizing a disc Finalizing a disc Finalizing a disc This is for enabling discs to be played on other devices. (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) If you insert a DVD-RW or a DVD-R recorded on this unit that has not been finalized in another device such as a DVD recorder or a computer, the disc may become unusable.

  • Page 86: Un-Finalizing A Dvd-Rw

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 86 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Finalizing a disc Un-finalizing a DVD-RW This is for un-finalizing a DVD-RW (Video format) so that it can be used for recording. (-RW‹V›) ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select SETUP] # 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ UN-FINALIZE] # [YES] and press the joystick.

  • Page 87: Protecting A Disc

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 87 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Protecting a disc Protecting a disc (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) This is for preventing recorded contents from being deleted or edited by mistake. Further recording and editing is not possible on protected discs until the protection is released. ¬...

  • Page 88: Displaying Disc Information

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 88 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Displaying disc information Displaying disc information (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) Information such as the number of recorded scenes, the remaining space and whether or not the disc is finalized or protected is displayed. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select SETUP] # Press the MENU button, then select [ INFORMATION] # [YES] and press the joystick.

  • Page 89: With Other Products

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 89 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 With other products With a TV With a TV Playback on TV (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD) Images 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. 1 Connect this unit and a TV.

  • Page 90: With A Dvd Recorder/Player

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 90 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 With a DVD recorder/player With a DVD recorder/player Playback on a DVD recorder, DVD player, computer etc. ≥ Do not insert a DVD-RW or a DVD-R that has not been finalized into a DVD recorder, a DVD player, a computer etc.

  • Page 91: Copying Recordings Onto A Dvd Recorder's Hard Disk

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 91 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 With a DVD recorder/player Copying recordings onto a DVD recorder’s hard disk (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) If you have a DVD recorder with hard disk, images recorded by this unit can be stored on the hard disk.

  • Page 92: With A Vcr

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 92 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 With a VCR With a VCR Dubbing images onto other video devices (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) You can dub images played back on this unit onto other video devices. You can create a playlist by gathering the scenes you want to dub, then dub the scenes in this playlist only to other devices.

  • Page 93: With A Printer (Pictbridge)

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 93 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 With a printer (PictBridge) With a printer (PictBridge) (SD) To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer.) ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. ¬...
  • Page 94 LSQT1180(ENG).book 94 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 With a printer (PictBridge) 4 Move the joystick up or down to select the desired number of prints, then press the joystick. ≥ You can set up to 9 prints. ≥ To cancel the setting, set the number of prints to [0]. ≥...
  • Page 95 LSQT1180(ENG).book 95 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 With a printer (PictBridge) 8 Select the layout setting on [ PAGE LAYOUT]. STANDARD: Layout specific to the printer No frame print Frame print ≥ You cannot set page layouts not supported on the printer. PRINT] # [YES] and press the joystick. 9 Select [ The pictures are printed.

  • Page 96: Others

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 96 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Others Menus Menus Menu list Motion picture recording Still picture recording menus menus ≥ For [ SETUP] items, refer to the motion picture recording menus. ∫ [ BASIC] ∫ [ BASIC] SCENE MODE] (l 55) WIND CUT] (l 53) SCENE MODE] (l 55) REC MODE] (l 43) PICT.
  • Page 97 LSQT1180(ENG).book 97 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Menus Motion picture playback menus Still picture playback menus ∫ [ DELETE] ∫ [ DELETE] (Only when [PLAY MODE] is set to [VIEW ALL] SELECT] (l 80) or [BY DATE]) ALL] (l 80) SELECT] (l 67) ALL] (l 67) ∫...

  • Page 98: Setup Menu

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 98 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Menus Setup menu ∫ [ DISPLAY] 2 Beeps ≥ OFF ≥ ON When you pause recording The screen indications are selected as shown When you turn off the power in the illustration below. 2 Beeps for 4 times When an error occurs e.g.

  • Page 99: Indications

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 99 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Indications Indications Indications ∫ Recording indications Motion picture recording Still picture recording 0h00m00s R 0h00m 50× R 100 30× 1/100 1/100 OPEN OPEN 15:30 15:30 15.12.2006 15.12.2006 Remaining battery power Sports mode Portrait mode R 0h00m Remaining time for recording Low light mode 0h00m00s...

  • Page 100: Playback/Pause

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 100 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Indications ∫ Playback indications Motion picture playback Still picture playback Playback For pictures not recorded with this unit, the size display is determined as follows Pause according to the number of horizontal pixels. If Cue/Review playback this number is 2048, 1920, 1280 or 640, then ], [ ], [...

  • Page 101: Messages

    If this message appears when a disc is inserted, the disc may be unrecordable. It is recommended that you use Panasonic FOR BEST discs, since their compatibility with this unit has been confirmed. PERFORMANCE Refer to the Panasonic web site for information about disc PANASONIC DISC IS compatibility etc. RECOMMENDED. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.)

  • Page 102: About Recovery

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 102 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Indications This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognized by the CHECK CARD. unit. The write protection switch on the SD card is set to LOCK. CARD LOCKED. (l 19) The SD card is full so no further data can be recorded. Delete CARD FULL.

  • Page 103: Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 103 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Functions that cannot be used simultaneously Functions that cannot be used simultaneously Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s specifications. The table below shows examples of functions restricted by various conditions.

  • Page 104: Frequently Asked Questions

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 104 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Frequently asked questions Frequently asked questions What kind of discs can be DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R can be used if they are 8 cm used? bare discs. (l 16) Can discs with a cartridge They can be used if the cartridge is removed. be used? They can be used.

  • Page 105: Troubleshooting

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 105 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Check points This unit cannot be ≥ Is the battery fully charged? turned on. # Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (l 21) ≥ If you do not use the unit for approximately 5 minutes, the power is automatically turned off to conserve the battery This unit is turned off charge.
  • Page 106 LSQT1180(ENG).book 106 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Troubleshooting Problem Check points The DISC EJECT lever ≥ The disc cover will not open unless the unit is powered. # Connect a charged battery or AC adaptor. does not work. ≥ Are there fingerprints or dirt on the surface of the disc? The disc cannot be read.
  • Page 107 LSQT1180(ENG).book 107 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Troubleshooting Problem Check points ≥ Is manual focus mode selected? # Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO. ≥ Are you trying to record a scene which is hard to bring into focus in auto focus mode? # There are some recording subjects and surroundings for Auto focus function does not work.
  • Page 108 LSQT1180(ENG).book 108 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Troubleshooting Problem Check points ≥ Are you trying to record small or finely detailed objects with [PICT. QUALITY] set at [ Recorded still pictures # If you try to record small or finely detailed objects with are not clear.

  • Page 109: Cautions For Use

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 109 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Cautions for use 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 ≥ The unit, disc and card become warm after body may be marred and the surface finish long operation, but this is not a malfunction.

  • Page 110: About The Battery

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 110 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Cautions for use Do not touch the laser pickup lens. If you drop the battery accidentally, check to ≥ If you touch the laser pickup lens directly it see if the terminals are damaged. may cause malfunctions. ≥...

  • Page 111: About The Ac Adaptor

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 111 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Cautions for use About the AC adaptor About the disc ≥ Be sure to use the supplied AC adaptor. ≥ If there is dust, a scratch, or dirt on disc or ≥ If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, radio if it is warped, the following phenomena reception may be disturbed.
  • Page 112 LSQT1180(ENG).book 112 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Cautions for use About the SD card LCD monitor/viewfinder ≥ The memory capacity indicated on the label ≥ When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with of an SD card is the total of the capacity for a dry soft cloth.

  • Page 113: About Condensation

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 113 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Cautions for use About condensation When condensation forms on the unit, the lens will cloud up and the unit may not work properly. Make every effort to ensure that condensation does not form. If it does form, take the actions described below.

  • Page 114: Explanation Of Terms

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 114 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Explanation of terms Explanation of terms Automatic white balance Outside of the effective range of automatic white balance adjustment, the image will White balance adjustment recognizes the become reddish or bluish. Even within the colour of light and adjusts so the white colour effective range of automatic white balance will become a purer white.

  • Page 115: Auto Focus

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 115 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Explanation of terms Auto focus Recording a subject that is surrounded by The lens is moved forward or backward objects with glossy surfaces or by highly automatically to bring the subject into focus. reflective objects Since whatever is shiny or glistens is brought Auto focus has the following into focus, it is hard to focus on the subject to characteristics.

  • Page 116: Specifications

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 116 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Specifications Specifications DVD Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 7.9 V/7.2 V Power consumption: Recording 6.4 W Signal system CCIR: 625 lines, 50 fields PAL colour signal DVD Video Recording format (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW) Recording format DVD-Video format (DVD-RW, DVD-R) 1/6z CCD image sensor...
  • Page 117 LSQT1180(ENG).book 117 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Specifications 52.5 mm (W) k 87.0 mm (H) k 129.0 mm (D) Dimensions (excluding projecting parts) Approx. 480 g Mass (without supplied battery, lens cap and a disc) Operating 0 °C to 40 °C temperature Operating humidity 10% to 80% Motion pictures 8 cm DVD-RAM Ver.

  • Page 118: Number Of Recordable Pictures On An Sd Card

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 118 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Specifications Number of recordable pictures on an SD card Picture size (640k480) Picture quality 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 1650 256 MB 1710 3430 512 MB 3400 6790 1 GB 6800 13600 2 GB 13830...

  • Page 119: Index

    LSQT1180(ENG).book 119 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Others Index Index ∫ A ∫ N AC adaptor ....21, 24, 111 Night view function ....54 Aperture .
  • Page 120 LSQT1180(ENG).book 120 ページ ２００７年１月２９日　月曜日　午後３時２５分 Backcover LSQT1180 A F0207Ns0 ( 4000 A ) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web site: http://panasonic.net...

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