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Panasonic VDR-D150GN Operating Instructions Manual

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LSQT1052(ENG).book 1 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分
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Operating Instructions

DVD Video Camera
VDR-D150GN
Model No.
Before use, please read these instructions
completely.
LSQT1052 A

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 1 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Cover Operating Instructions DVD Video Camera VDR-D150GN Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. LSQT1052 A...
  • Page 2 LSQT1052(ENG).book 2 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Left/Right As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a well-ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, do not expose this equipment to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects...
  • Page 3 LSQT1052(ENG).book 3 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０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 4: Table Of Contents

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 4 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Contents Before using Features ... 6 Accessories ... 8 Parts identification and handling... 9 Using the LCD monitor ... 12 Using the viewfinder ... 12 Discs and cards ... 13 Discs that can be used on this unit ... 13 Cards that you can use with this unit ...
  • Page 5 LSQT1052(ENG).book 5 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Editing Editing scenes... 64 Deleting scenes ... 64 Dividing a scene ... 66 Combining scenes ... 67 Using playlists... 68 What is a playlist?...68 Creating a new playlist ... 69 Playing back a playlist ... 70 Editing a playlist...

  • Page 6: Before Using

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 6 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Before using Features Features ∫ Easy recording! (l 38) No need to search for the recording start position. The new recording will not overwrite any previously recorded scene. ∫ Easy playback! (l 59) Recorded scenes are displayed as thumbnails. You can easily search for the scenes you want to watch.
  • Page 7 LSQT1052(ENG).book 7 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 ∫ Editing scenes! (l 64, 68) 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. ∫ Using with DVD player/recorder! (l 88) Just insert the disc into a DVD player/recorder compatible with 8 cm discs to play back the scenes recorded with this unit on it.

  • Page 8: Accessories

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 8 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Accessories Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Battery pack AC adaptor DC cable AC cable Optional accessories AC adaptor (VW-AD11GN) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU12/1150 mAh) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU14/1360 mAh) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU21/2040 mAh) Wide conversion lens (VW-LW3007E) Tele conversion lens (VW-LT3014E) ND filter (VW-LND30E) ≥...

  • Page 9: Parts Identification And Handling

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 9 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Parts identification and handling 1 Lens 2 Microphone (built-in, stereo) 3 White balance sensor (l 57) 4 Terminal cover 5 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l 87, 90) 6 USB terminal [ ] (l 91) ≥ When you are operating this unit with a computer, we recommend an operating environment less than approximately 30 °C and an operating time of approximately 30 minutes.
  • Page 10 LSQT1052(ENG).book 10 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Parts identification and handling 26 Reset button [RESET] (l 106) 27 LCD monitor (l 12) 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 11: Fitting The Lens Cap

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 11 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 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 12: Using The Lcd Monitor

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 12 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０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 13: Discs And Cards

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 13 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Discs and cards Discs that can be used on this unit DIsc type DVD-RAM 8 cm Single sided/ double sided (DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1) Recording format DVD Video Recording format (VR format) Characteristic Rewritable disc Display on the screen Indication in these (RAM) instructions...
  • Page 14 ≥ 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 15 LSQT1052(ENG).book 15 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 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 14, About format types) 1 When a brand-new DVD-RW is inserted in this unit, the screen on the right appears.

  • Page 16: Cards That You Can Use With This Unit

    SD card. (l 82) ≥ We recommend that you use a Panasonic brand SD card. ≥ Be sure to insert miniSD™ Cards in the dedicated card adaptor before use. Inserting a card in this unit without the adaptor may damage the unit or the card.

  • Page 17: Disc And Card Handling

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 17 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Disc and card handling ∫ How to hold a disc or card Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface. ∫ If there is dirt on the disc Clean it with the supplied disc cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre to the outer edge to remove the dirt.

  • Page 18: Setup

    When the battery temperature is excessively high or low, the CHARGE lamp flashes and the charging time will be longer than normal. ≥ Battery charging time (l 20) ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries. ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

  • Page 19: Removing The Battery

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 19 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 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 20: Charging Time And Recordable Time

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 20 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０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 21: Connecting To The Ac Outlet

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 21 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 ≥ Along with the reduction of the battery capacity, the display will change: If the battery discharges, then flash. ≥ The recordable time will become shorter when you use both the viewfinder and the LCD monitor simultaneously while rotating the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself, etc.

  • Page 22: Turning The Unit On/Off

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 22 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０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 23: Inserting/Removing A Disc

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 23 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 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 24 LSQT1052(ENG).book 24 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Inserting/removing a disc ∫ Identifying recording/playback sides of disc 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. The “SIDE B” recording/playback side is the “SIDE A” marked side.

  • Page 25: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 25 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 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 26: Selecting A Mode

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 26 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０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 27: How To Use The Joystick

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 27 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 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 28 LSQT1052(ENG).book 28 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０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 (1/2) ª (2/2) Disc playback mode A: The operation icon is off. Icon Direction ∫...
  • Page 29 LSQT1052(ENG).book 29 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Card recording mode (AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AUTO) A: The operation icon is off. Icon Direction Soft skin mode — Ø Self timer ª Backlight compensation Card recording mode (AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to MANUAL) A: The operation icon is off.
  • Page 30 LSQT1052(ENG).book 30 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 How to use the joystick Card playback mode (When [PICTURE] is selected) A: The operation icon is off. Icon Direction ∫ — Card playback mode (When [SLIDE SHOW] is selected) A: The operation icon is off. Icon Direction ∫...

  • Page 31: Switching The Language

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 31 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Switching the language You can switch the language on the screen display or the menu screen. 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ and press the joystick. 2 Select [English] and press the joystick. Switching the language LANGUAGE] LSQT1052...

  • Page 32: Using The Menu Screen

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 32 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Using the menu screen Using the menu screen Refer to “Menu list” (l 94) 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 33 LSQT1052(ENG).book 33 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 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 34: Setting Date And Time

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 34 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０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 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 35 12.15.2006 15.12.2006 SETUP] # [ DATE/TIME] [OFF] WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS UNIT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. IF THIS IS NECESSARY, CONTACT THE PANASONIC CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE ON 132600 FOR YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE. LSQT1052...

  • Page 36: Adjusting Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 36 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder Adjust the brightness and colour level. 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ LCD SET] or [ joystick. 2 Move the joystick up or down to select the item to be adjusted.

  • Page 37: Recording

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 37 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 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 38: Recording Motion Pictures

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 38 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Recording motion pictures Recording motion pictures 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 39 LSQT1052(ENG).book 39 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 ≥ The maximum number of scenes on a disc (per side): 999 (Even if there is remaining capacity for recording (on a disc), you may not be able to record 999 scenes.) ≥ While “WRITING THE INFORMATION ON THE DISC.”...

  • Page 40: Changing The Recording Mode Of The Motion Picture

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 40 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Recording motion pictures Changing the recording mode of the motion picture 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 41: Recording Still Pictures

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 41 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Recording still pictures 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 42: Picture Quality For Still Picture Recording

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 42 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０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 43: Various Recording Functions

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 43 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Various recording functions Zoom in/out function 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 44: Digital Zoom Function

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 44 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Various recording functions Digital zoom function If the zoom magnification exceeds 30k, then the digital zoom function will be activated. The maximum magnification provided by the digital zoom can be switched. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Press the MENU button, then select [ D.ZOOM] # desired item and press the joystick.

  • Page 45: Recording Yourself

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 45 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Recording yourself You can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitor. You can record persons in front of the unit while showing them the image. The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image. (However the image recorded is the same as a normal recording.) ¬...

  • Page 46: Fade In/Fade Out Function

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 46 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Various recording functions Fade in/fade out function 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 47 LSQT1052(ENG).book 47 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 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. To select the colour for fade in/out The colour which appears in fading pictures can be selected.

  • Page 48: Backlight Compensation Function

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 48 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Various recording functions Backlight compensation function This is for protecting a backlit subject from being darkened. Use this function when the light is emanating from behind the subject and the subject appears dark. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the joystick to display the icon shown in the illustration.

  • Page 49: Self-Timer Recording

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 49 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Self-timer recording This is for recording shots of yourself as well. 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 50: Wind Noise Reduction Function

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 50 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Various recording functions Wind noise reduction function This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the microphone when recording. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Press the MENU button, then select [ WIND CUT] # [ON] and press the joystick. To cancel the wind noise reduction function Press the MENU button, then select [ joystick.

  • Page 51: Night View Function

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 51 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Night view function This allows recording in dark locations. 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 52: Image Stabilizer Function

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 52 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Various recording functions Image stabilizer function This is for reducing image shakes during recording. Reduces the image shaking due to hand movement when recording. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Press the MENU button, then select [ SIS] # [ON] and press the joystick.

  • Page 53: Manual Recording Functions

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 53 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 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 54 LSQT1052(ENG).book 54 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Manual recording functions To cancel the scene mode function Press the MENU button, then select [ joystick. ≥ You can also cancel the scene mode function by setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO. Sports mode ≥ For slow-motion playback or playback pause of recorded pictures, this mode helps diminish camera shake.

  • Page 55: Manual Focus Adjustment

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 55 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Manual focus adjustment 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. 2 Move the switch down and set it to FOCUS position.

  • Page 56: White Balance

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 56 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Manual recording functions White balance This is for recording in natural colours. 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 57: To Set The White Balance Manually

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 57 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 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 58: Manual Shutter Speed/Aperture Adjustment

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 58 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Manual recording functions Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment 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. The icon shown in the illustration is displayed automatically.

  • Page 59: Playback

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 59 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Playback Motion picture playback 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 60: Slow-Motion Playback

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 60 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Motion picture playback To display the recording date during playback Press the MENU button, then select [ joystick. ≥ During playback, the recording time is not displayed on the screen. Slow-motion playback 1 Move the joystick up during playback to pause the playback.

  • Page 61: Playing Back Motion Pictures By Date

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 61 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 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] # [ and press the joystick.

  • Page 62: Still Picture Playback

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 62 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Still picture playback Still picture playback 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 63: Playing Back Still Pictures As A Slide Show

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 63 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Playing back still pictures as a slide show Press the MENU button, then select [ 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 64: Editing Scenes

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 64 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Editing Editing scenes Editing scenes Deleting scenes This is for deleting scenes recorded on discs. 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 65 LSQT1052(ENG).book 65 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 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 66: Dividing A Scene

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 66 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Editing scenes Dividing a scene This is for dividing a scene into two. 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] # [ joystick.

  • Page 67: Combining Scenes

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 67 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Combining scenes This function is only for combining two consecutive scenes into one. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the MENU button, then select EDIT SCENE] # [ joystick. 2 Select the scene to be combined, then press the joystick.

  • Page 68: Using Playlists

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 68 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０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 69: Creating A New Playlist

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 69 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Creating a new playlist ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the MENU button, then select PLAY SETUP] # [ 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 70: Playing Back A Playlist

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 70 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Using playlists Playing back a playlist ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the MENU button, then select PLAY SETUP] # [ and press the joystick. 2 Select the playlist to be played back, then press the joystick.

  • Page 71: Editing A Playlist

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 71 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Editing a playlist Editing scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes. Adding scenes to playlist ¬ Select playlist playback mode. (l 70, steps 1 and 2) 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ press the joystick.
  • Page 72 LSQT1052(ENG).book 72 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Using playlists Moving scenes The scenes in a playlist can be moved. ¬ Select playlist playback mode. (l 70, steps 1 and 2) 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ press the joystick. 2 Select the playlist to be edited, then press the joystick.
  • Page 73 LSQT1052(ENG).book 73 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 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 70, steps 1 and 2) 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ press the joystick.
  • Page 74 LSQT1052(ENG).book 74 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０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 70, steps 1 and 2) 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ press the joystick.
  • Page 75 LSQT1052(ENG).book 75 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Deleting scenes ≥ Deleting scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes. Deleting scenes one at a time: ¬ Select playlist playback mode. (l 70, steps 1 and 2) 1 Press the button during playback. 2 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the joystick.
  • Page 76 LSQT1052(ENG).book 76 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Using playlists 3 Select [ DELETE] # [ SELECT] or [ 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 77: Editing Still Pictures

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 77 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Editing still pictures Deleting still pictures This is for deleting still picture files recorded on SD cards. 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 78 LSQT1052(ENG).book 78 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０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 [ ≥ When [ALL] is selected, all files on the SD card except the locked files will be erased.

  • Page 79: Locking Still Pictures

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 79 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Locking still pictures This is for preventing still picture files from being deleted by mistake. 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 80: Dpof Setting

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 80 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Editing still pictures DPOF setting This is for writing the printing data on an SD card. You can write the data of still pictures to be printed and number of copies (DPOF data) onto the SD card.

  • Page 81: Disc And Card Management

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 81 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Disc and card management Formatting discs and cards Formatting discs This is for initializing discs. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ FORMAT DISC] # [YES] and press the joystick.

  • Page 82: Formatting An Sd Card

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 82 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Formatting discs and cards Formatting an SD card This is for initializing cards. Please be aware that if an SD card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the card will be erased. Store important data on a computer, etc. ¬...

  • Page 83: Finalizing A Disc

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 83 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Finalizing a disc Finalizing a disc This is for enabling discs to be played on other devices. To play back a DVD-RW (Video format) or a DVD-R on other devices e.g. a DVD player, finalize the disc.

  • Page 84: Un-Finalizing A Dvd-Rw

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 84 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０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. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ UN-FINALIZE] # [YES] and press the joystick.

  • Page 85: Protecting A Disc

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 85 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Protecting a disc 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. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ DISC PROTECT] and press the joystick.

  • Page 86: Displaying Disc Information

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 86 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０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 87: With Other Products

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 87 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 With other products With a TV Playback on TV 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 88: With A Dvd Recorder/Player

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 88 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 With a DVD recorder/player With a DVD recorder/player Playback on DVD recorder/player ≥ When playing back a disc on another DVD recorder/player, place the device so that the disc lies flat. Playing back a DVD-RAM or a DVD-RW (VR format) Insert the disc in the DVD recorder/player, then play it back.

  • Page 89: Copying Recordings Onto A Dvd Recorder's Hard Disk

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 89 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Copying recordings onto a DVD recorder’s hard disk If you have a DVD recorder with hard disk, images recorded by this unit can be stored on the hard disk. If you want to dub a disc that the DVD recorder is not compatible with, connect this unit and the DVD recorder with the AV/S cable and then dub the disc.

  • Page 90: With A Vcr

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 90 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 With a VCR With a VCR Dubbing images onto other video devices 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 91: With A Printer (Pictbridge)

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 91 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 With a printer (PictBridge) 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 92 LSQT1052(ENG).book 92 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０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 93 LSQT1052(ENG).book 93 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 8 Select the layout setting on [ STANDARD: Layout specific to the printer No frame print Frame print ≥ You cannot set page layouts not supported on the printer. 9 Select [ PRINT] # [YES] and press the joystick. The pictures are printed.

  • Page 94: Others

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 94 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Others Menus Menus Menu list Motion picture recording menus ∫ [ BASIC] SCENE MODE] (l 53) WIND CUT] (l 50) REC MODE] (l 40) CINEMA] (l 50) CLOCK SET] (l 34) ∫ [ ADVANCED] D.ZOOM] (l 44) SIS] (l 52) NIGHT VIEW] (l 51) FADE COLOUR] (l 47)
  • Page 95 LSQT1052(ENG).book 95 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Motion picture playback menus ∫ [ DELETE] (Only when [PLAY MODE] is set to [VIEW ALL] or [BY DATE]) SELECT] (l 65) ALL] (l 65) ∫ [ PLAY SETUP] PLAY MODE] (l 61, 69, 70) RESUME PLAY] (l 61) ∫...

  • Page 96: Setup Menu

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 96 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Menus Setup menu ∫ [ DISPLAY] ≥ OFF ≥ ON The screen indications are selected as shown in the illustration below. 15:30 15.12.2006 0h00m00s R 0h00m 15:30 15.12.2006 ∫ [ POWER SAVE] ≥ OFF ≥ 5 MINUTES [OFF]: The power saving function is not activated.

  • Page 97: Indications

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 97 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Indications Indications ∫ Recording indications Motion picture recording 0h00m00s R 0h00m 50× 1/100 OPEN 15:30 15.12.2006 Remaining battery power R 0h00m Remaining time for recording 0h00m00s Elapsed recording time 15:30 Date/Time indication 15.12.2006 ¥/; (Red) Recording ;...

  • Page 98: Playback Indications

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 98 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Indications ∫ Playback indications Motion picture playback Playback Pause Cue/Review playback Last/first scene paused Skip playback Slow motion playback Frame-by-frame playback ;1/2; 0h00m00s Motion picture playback time Play mode All scenes on the disc displayed Scenes recorded on the selected date displayed Scenes in the selected playlist displayed...

  • Page 99: 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 100: About Recovery

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 100 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Indications CHECK CARD. CARD LOCKED. CARD FULL. PUSH THE RESET SWITCH. CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE. CANCEL NIGHT VIEW MODE CHANGE MODE TO USE USB. DISCONNECT USB CABLE. About recovery It is possible that the system cannot complete writing of a file normally when, for example, power is turned off for some reason during recording or editing.

  • Page 101: Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 101 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 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. Conditions which Functions disable the functions ≥...

  • Page 102: Frequently Asked Questions

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 102 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Frequently asked questions Frequently asked questions What kind of discs can be used? Can discs with a cartridge be used? Can double sided discs be used? Can I record continuously from one side of the disc to the other on a double sided disc? Can DVD-R only be recorded...

  • Page 103: Troubleshooting

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 103 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Troubleshooting Problem This unit cannot be ≥ Is the battery fully charged? turned on. # Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (l 18) ≥ 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 104 LSQT1052(ENG).book 104 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Troubleshooting Problem The DISC EJECT lever does not work. A function indication such as mode indication, remaining time indication, or elapsed time indication is not shown. Recording does not start although power is supplied to this unit and the disc or card is correctly inserted.
  • Page 105 LSQT1052(ENG).book 105 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Problem ≥ 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? Auto focus function does # There are some recording subjects and surroundings for not work.
  • Page 106 LSQT1052(ENG).book 106 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Troubleshooting Problem Recorded still pictures are not clear. The images on the SD card do not look normal. Even if a disc or a card is formatted, it cannot be used. The indication disappears. The screen is frozen. No operation can be performed.

  • Page 107: Cautions For Use

    In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600. About this unit ≥ The unit, disc and card become warm after long operation, but this is not a malfunction.

  • Page 108: About The Battery

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 108 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Cautions for use Do not touch the laser pickup lens. ≥ If you touch the laser pickup lens directly it may cause malfunctions. Do not use a commercial available 8 cm CD lens cleaner. ≥ Using 8 cm CD lens cleaner could cause this unit to malfunction.

  • Page 109: About The Ac Adaptor

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 109 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 About the AC adaptor ≥ Be sure to use the supplied AC adaptor. ≥ If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, radio reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC adaptor 1 m or more away from the radio. ≥...

  • Page 110: About Condensation

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 110 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Cautions for use About the SD card ≥ The memory capacity indicated on the label of an SD card is the total of the capacity for copyright protection and management and the capacity which can be used on the unit, a computer etc.

  • Page 111: Explanation Of Terms

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 111 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Explanation of terms Automatic white balance White balance adjustment recognizes the colour of light and adjusts so the white colour will become a purer white. The unit determines the hue of light that comes through the lens and white balance sensor, thereby judging the recording condition, and selects the closest hue setting.

  • Page 112: Auto Focus

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 112 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Explanation of terms Auto focus The lens is moved forward or backward automatically to bring the subject into focus. Auto focus has the following characteristics. ≥ Adjusts so that the vertical lines of a subject are seen more clearly. ≥...

  • Page 113: Specifications

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 113 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Specifications DVD Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 7.9 V/7.2 V Power consumption: Recording Approx. 3.9 W (When using viewfinder) Approx. 4.3 W (When using LCD monitor) (When using a DVD-RAM disc and the recording mode is [XP].) Signal system CCIR: 625 lines, 50 fields PAL colour signal DVD Video Recording format (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW)
  • Page 114 LSQT1052(ENG).book 114 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Specifications Approx. 53 mm (W) k 87 mm (H) k 129 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...

  • Page 115: Number Of Recordable Pictures On An Sd Card

    LSQT1052(ENG).book 115 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Number of recordable pictures on an SD card Picture size Picture quality 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB ≥ The number of recordable pictures depends on whether [ the subject being recorded.
  • Page 116 LSQT1052(ENG).book 116 ページ ２００５年１２月２１日　水曜日　午後６時５０分 Backcover LSQT1052 A F1205Kz0 ( 3000 A ) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/...

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