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Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
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High Definition Video Camera
HDC-SD100P/PC
Model No.
Operating Instructions
VQT1T64
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- Page 1 Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT1T64...
- Page 2 Date of Purchase Things You Should Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic! Dealer Purchased From You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used Dealer Address properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family Dealer Phone No.
- Page 3 Model No.: HDC-SD100P 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 two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
- Page 4 Batteries Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) ≥ Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. ≥ Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. ≥ Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. ≥...
- Page 5 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. 12) Use only with the cart, 2) Keep these instructions.
- Page 6 Precautions USE & LOCATION CARE ≥ TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA ... Do not use WARNING strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your camera body. ≥ TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your camera ≥ TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch the and power supply should not be exposed to surface of the lens with your hand.
- Page 7 ≥ HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Matsushita IMPORTANT Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. ∫ Carefully observe copyright laws ≥ “x.v.Color” is trademark. Whatever you have recorded and created can ≥ LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica be used for your personal entertainment only. Microsystems IR GmbH and DICOMAR is a Under copyright laws, other materials cannot registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
Contents Accessories ........10 Recording Features ..........11 Quick Guide ........12 Recording (Basic) Preparation [1] Before recording ......38 Auto Ground-Directional Standby Before using (AGS) ..........39 [1] Parts identification and Quick start ........40 handling.......... 16 Quick power on ....... 40 Remote control ........ - Page 9 Playback With a PC Playback Before using [1] Motion picture playback ....74 [1] What you can do with a PC ..108 Creating still picture from End User License Agreement ..110 motion picture ........77 [2] Operating environment....111 Playing back motion pictures Setup by date..........
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Page 10: Accessories
Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. SDHC memory card (8 GB) AV cable (supplied only for K2KC4CB00027 HDC-SD100P) Battery pack Component cable VW-VBG130 K2KZ9DB00004 AC adaptor USB cable VSK0697 K2KYYYY00050 AC cable CD-ROM K2CA2CA00025 DC cable Remote control K2GJYDC00002 N2QAEC000023 Button-type battery... -
Page 11: Features
Features ∫ Very clear high definition pictures This unit can record detailed high definition images to an SD card. High definition images (1920k1080) Standard images (720k480) A Number of available scan lines 1080 B Number of available scan lines 480 High definition images ≥... -
Page 12: Quick Guide
Quick Guide ∫ Charging the battery ∫ Inserting/removing an SD card Charging lamp [CHARGE] A Lights up: Charging Goes off: Charging completed 1) Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet. 2) Insert the battery into the battery charger by aligning the arrows. - Page 13 ∫ Language selection ∫ Recording motion pictures 1) Press the MENU button, then select 1) Rotate the mode dial to select [LANGUAGE] and press the cursor button. 2) Set the LCD/EVF select switch to LCD or 2) Select [English] and press the cursor button. EVF.
- Page 14 ∫ Motion picture playback ∫ Still picture playback 1) Rotate the mode dial to select 1) Rotate the mode dial to select 2) Select [ ] (motion picture playback) A 2) Select [ ] (still picture playback) A with with the cursor button. the cursor button.
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Page 16: Parts Identification And Handling
Parts identification and Before using handling 3 45 6 7 8 9 LCD monitor open Due to limitations in LCD production LCD monitor (l 35) technology, there may be some tiny bright or Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. - Page 17 Intelligent auto button [iA] (l 51) PRE-REC button [PRE-REC] (l 45) Menu button [MENU] (l 29) 10 Battery holder (l 23) 11 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 25) 12 USB terminal [ ] (l 96, 105, 115) 13 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 88, 93) 14 Audio-video/headphone output terminal [AV/ ] (l 31, 56, 88, 104)
- Page 18 37 38 31 Mode dial (l 28) 39 Accessory shoe 32 Recording start/stop button (l 41) ≥ The video DC light/VW-LDC103PP (optional) 33 Status indicator (l 28) should be mounted here. 34 LCD/EVF select switch [EVF/LCD] (l 35) 35 Viewfinder (l 35) Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the viewfinder screen.
- Page 19 41 Grip belt Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand. 1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the length. 3 Replace the belt. 42 Shoulder strap fixture 43 Battery release lever [BATTERY] (l 23) 44 Tripod receptacle This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional tripod.
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Page 20: Remote Control
Photoshot button [ , PHOTO SHOT] On-screen display button [EXT DISPLAY] Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. (l 90) CR2025 only. Use of another battery may Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (l 33) present a risk of fire or explosion. - Page 21 ∫ Remote control usable range A Remote control sensor Distance: Within approx. 5 m (16 feet) Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and right ≥ The remote control is intended for indoor operation. Outdoors or under strong light, the unit may not operate properly even within the usable ranges.
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Page 22: Setup
To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. ≥ Be aware that many batteries sold at extremely cheap prices or in situations where it is difficult to verify the actual products before purchase have proven to be counterfeit. -
Page 23: Inserting/Removing The Battery
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 10, 24, 143). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ≥ Do not heat or expose to flame. ≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed. -
Page 24: Charging And Recording Time
( ) will flash. ≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you can use for this unit. It may take time to display the remaining battery capacity. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use. -
Page 25: Connecting To The Ac Outlet
Connecting to the AC outlet Important: While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge. ≥ Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. Do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit. -
Page 26: Preparation Of Sd Cards
Motion picture recording Still picture We recommend using SD cards conforming to recording Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating the following SD cards made by Panasonic for motion picture recording. SD Memory 8 MB Cannot be used. -
Page 27: 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 87) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. -
Page 28: Selecting A Mode (Turning The Unit On/Off)
Selecting a mode Setup (Turning the unit on/off) Rotate the mode dial to switch to recording, playback or power OFF. Turn on the power by turning the mode dial to while pressing the lock release button A. ≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. -
Page 29: Using The Menu Screen
Using the menu screen Setup Operate the displayed menu screens with the cursor button. MENU Press the MENU button. ≥ Descriptions of submenus and current settings on menus are displayed scrolling at the bottom of the screen. MENU Select the desired setting and ≥... -
Page 30: Language Selection
Language selection You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen. Press the MENU button, then select [LANGUAGE] and press the cursor button. Select [English] and press the cursor button. Menu list Recording mode *1 It is not displayed when the AUTO/MANUAL switch is set to AUTO. *2 It is not displayed when the Intelligent auto mode is [ON]. - Page 31 ∫ [SETUP] [POWER LCD] (l 35) [LCD SET] (l 35) [CLOCK SET] (l 33) [EVF SET] (l 35) [DISPLAY] [COMPONENT OUT] (l 92) The screen indications are selected as shown [HDMI RESOLUTION] (l 91) in the illustration below. [VIERA Link] (l 93) [TV ASPECT] (l 90) [OFF] [ON]...
- Page 32 Playback mode *1 When the disc playback tab [ ] is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, or when [INTEL. SCENE] (l 78) is selected, this does not appear. *2 Only when the disc playback tab [ ] is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, this appears.
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Page 33: Setting Date And Time
Setting date and time Setup When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear. Select [YES] and perform steps 2 to 3 below to set the date and time. ¬... -
Page 34: World Time Setting (Displaying The Time Of The Travel Destination)
World time setting (Displaying the time of the travel destination) It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region and the travel destination. Select the menu. (l 29) destination appears after setting the home region successively. -
Page 35: Adjusting Lcd Monitor/ Viewfinder
Adjusting LCD monitor/ Setup viewfinder ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. ≥ When the [POWER LCD] or [LCD SET] is set, set the LCD/EVF select switch to LCD. When the [EVF SET] is set or the viewfinder field of view is corrected, set the LCD/EVF select switch to EVF. -
Page 36: Adjusting The Viewfinder Field Of View
Adjusting the viewfinder field of view Adjust the focus by rotating the eyepiece corrector dial. Recording showing the contents to a partner ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side. ≥ Both the LCD monitor and the viewfinder are turned on during the face-to-face recording regardless of the position of the LCD/EVF select switch. -
Page 37: Recording (Basic)
Preparation Recording Playback Backup With a PC Others 38 Recording (Basic) 52 Recording (Advanced) VQT1T64... -
Page 38: Before Recording
Before recording Recording (Basic) ∫ Basic camera positioning ≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will become dark in the recording. ≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object. -
Page 39: Auto Ground-Directional Standby (Ags)
Auto Ground-Directional About auto mode Standby (AGS) AUTO If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position while recording MANUAL motion pictures, it is automatically put into FOCUS/ZOOM recording pause. Color balance (white balance) and focusing are adjusted automatically. -
Page 40: Quick Start
Quick start ≥ Time for quick start will be more than 0.6 seconds slower in the following conditions. This unit will resume recording pause mode jWhen 24p digital cinema is used about 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is jWhen the unit is exposed to vibration or reopened. -
Page 41: Recording Motion Pictures
Recording motion pictures Recording (Basic) This unit records high definition images that are compatible with the AVCHD format on an SD card. Sound is recorded with the Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator. Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording. (l 26) ≥... - Page 42 About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures ≥ They are not compatible with devices other than those that support AVCHD. Images cannot be played with equipment that does not support AVCHD (ordinary DVD recorders). Confirm that your equipment supports AVCHD by referring to the operating instructions. ≥...
- Page 43 For some SD cards, the message appears suddenly, and recording stops. Use a Panasonic SD card or another SD card which can be used to record motion pictures. (l 26) When the unit stops while a usable SD card for recording motion pictures (l 26) is used, the data writing rate has deteriorated.
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Page 44: Recording Modes/Approximate Recordable Time
Recording modes/approximate recordable time Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded. Select the menu. (l 29) [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting SD card 1 GB 7 min 9 min 14 min 21 min 2 GB 15 min... -
Page 45: Pre-Rec
≥ The image when pressing the recording start/ PRE-REC stop button appears in thumbnail view, and it is different from the image when starting This prevents you from missing a shot. playback. This allows recording of the pictures and sound Shooting guide to start approximately 3 seconds before the recording start/stop button is pressed. -
Page 46: Recording Still Pictures
Recording still pictures Recording (Basic) The number of pixels recorded for still pictures is [ 1920k1080] (16:9). Still pictures can also be recorded while recording motion pictures. ≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button A if changing from OFF to another mode. - Page 47 ∫ About the screen indications Press the button fully. when the button is pressed ≥ In order to take better still pictures, the screen will brighten when the button is fully pressed. To record still pictures clearly ≥ While recording motion pictures or during 3000 3000 3000...
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Page 48: Number Of Recordable Pictures
∫ About the focus indication Number of recordable ≥ The focus indication indicates the status of the pictures auto focus. ≥ The focus indication does not appear in manual focus mode. Picture size ≥ You can record still pictures even if the focus (1920t1080) indication does not appear, but pictures may 8 MB... -
Page 49: Zoom In/Out Function
Zoom in/out function Recording (Basic) The maximum optical zoom ratio is 12k. 1.9 seconds. (The zoom speed does not vary ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select when operating with the remote control.) When the zoom speed is high, the subject may not be focused easily. -
Page 50: Optical Image Stabilizer
Optical image stabilizer Recording (Basic) function Optical image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as much. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select O.I.S. Optical image stabilizer button Press this button to switch on/off the image stabilizer function. ≥... -
Page 51: Intelligent Auto Mode
Intelligent auto mode Recording (Basic) It will make an optimal setting automatically depending on the objects and recording conditions. ¬ Set the mode dial to , and set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO l 39 AUTO Intelligent auto button Press this button to switch on/off the Intelligent auto mode. -
Page 52: Recording (Advanced)
Recording functions of Recording (Advanced) operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Press the cursor button, and (e.g. Backlight compensation) icons will be displayed on the Select an icon with the cursor screen. - Page 53 Tele macro Headphone volume adjustment *1 It is not displayed while recording. *2 It is not displayed when the Intelligent auto mode is [ON]. *3 It is displayed only when [AV JACK] is set to [HEADPHONE]. ≥ If you turn off the power or set the mode dial to , Help mode, MagicPix, Backlight compensation, self timer and tele macro functions are canceled.
- Page 54 Function Effect Self-timer This is for recording still pictures using the timer. Each time the [ ] icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order: [Ø10] # [Ø2] # setting canceled Records after 10 seconds Ø10: Ø2: Records after 2 seconds...
- Page 55 Function Effect Automatic face Brightness, quality, and focus are adjusted automatically so the face will be recorded clearly by detecting the face detection when it is recorded in the dark, such as when the light is shining from behind the objects. In the Automatic face detection mode, detected faces appear with frames.
- Page 56 Function Effect Headphone Adjusts the volume of the headphone while recording. :Increases the volume volume adjustment :Decreases the volume ≥ Actual volume to be recorded does not change. Fade: Automatic face detection ≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade ≥...
- Page 57 Soft skin mode: ≥ If the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color, they will also be smoothed. ≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear. ≥ If you record a person in the distance, the face may not be recorded clearly.
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Page 58: Recording Functions Of Menus
Recording functions of Recording (Advanced) menus ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select ≥ Set to [OFF] when the menus are not used. Function Effect/Setting method Guide line You can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures and still pictures. - Page 59 Function Effect/Setting method Microphone setup Directivity (sound sensitivity direction) of the built-in microphones can be adjusted. [SURROUND]: Select the menu. (l 29) Sound is recorded with [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC SETUP] # desired setting 5.1 ch surround microphone. ≥ This function’s default setting is [SURROUND]. [ZOOM MIC]: Directivity of the microphone is synchronized with the...
- Page 60 Function Effect/Setting method HD hi-speed burst 72 still pictures are recorded at a rate of 24 per second. Use this function to record an object with fast movement. shooting ≥ The Intelligent auto mode is set to [OFF]. (l 51) Select the menu.
- Page 61 Function Effect/Setting method Built-in flash When the button is pressed, the flash is activated and the picture will be recorded. Use the built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places. Select the menu. (l 29) [RECORD SETUP] # [FLASH] # [AUTO] or [ON] ≥...
- Page 62 Function Effect/Setting method Digital cinema color Recording motion pictures with more vivid colors, using ™ x.v.Color technology. Select the menu. (l 29) [ADVANCED] # [Digital Cinema Color] # [ON] ≥ For more realistic colors, use an HDMI mini cable with a TV that ™...
- Page 63 Red eye reduction: ≥ The flash is activated 2 times. Do not move until the second flash is finished. ≥ Red eye phenomenon may appear depending on the recording conditions. Auto slow shutter: ≥ If the scene is low in brightness or contrast, the subject may not be focused in on.
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Page 64: Recording Manually By Setting The Menu
Recording manually by Recording (Advanced) setting the menu ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. ] appears on the screen. AUTO MANUAL FOCUS/ZOOM Scene mode When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. -
Page 65: Wind Noise Reduction
Sports mode Spotlight mode ≥ For slow-motion playback or playback pause of ≥ If the recording subject is extremely bright, the recorded pictures, this mode helps diminish subject may become washed out and the camera shake. periphery extremely darkened. ≥ During normal playback, the image movement Snow mode may not look smooth. -
Page 66: Microphone Level
Microphone level When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones and the external microphone terminal can be adjusted. ≥ Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (l 64) Select the menu. (l 29) Press the cursor button to set and then press the MENU button [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # to finish the setting. -
Page 67: Picture Adjustment
Picture adjustment Adjust the quality of the image while recording. Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image. ≥ Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (l 64) Select the menu. (l 29) Adjust the settings with the [ADVANCED] # [PICTURE ADJUST] # [YES] cursor button. -
Page 68: Luminance
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 69: Recording Manually Using The Multi Manual Ring
Recording manually using Recording (Advanced) the multi manual ring Perform zoom operation, focus, white balance, shutter speed, and iris adjustments using the multi manual ring. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (l 64) AUTO MANUAL FOCUS/ZOOM... -
Page 70: Zoom Operation
Zoom operation Zoom operation can be done using the multi manual ring. ≥ Move the AUTO/MANUAL switch from the MANUAL to FOCUS/ZOOM position, and display ]. (l 69) Zoom by rotating the ring. A side: Close-up recording (zoom in) B side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥... -
Page 71: White Balance
White balance The 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. ≥ Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (l 64) Press the camera function button Enter the selection by pressing and select [WHITE BALANCE] by the camera function button. -
Page 72: 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. ≥ Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (l 64) Press the camera function button ≥ Select [RETURN] with the ring, and press the camera function button again to complete the and select [SHUTTER SPEED] or settings. - Page 73 Preparation Recording Playback Backup With a PC Others 74 Playback 82 Editing 88 With a TV VQT1T64...
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Page 74: Motion Picture Playback
Motion picture playback Playback A Lock release button B Align with the mark. ≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. Rotate the mode dial to select Select the scene to be played back and press the cursor button. - Page 75 ∫ Fast forward/rewind playback ≥ The scene number display switches to the page number, except when thumbnails are Move the cursor button right during playback to selected. fast forward. ≥ Press the cursor button while selecting the play (Move the cursor button left to rewind.) mode select button to switch to the thumbnails of the following scenes.
- Page 76 Operating with the remote control ∫ Slow-motion playback Press the ; button. Pause the playback. Move and hold the cursor button right. SEARCH PLAY SEARCH (Move and hold the cursor button left to PAUSE STILL ADV STILL ADV play back slow-motion pictures in reverse.) SKIP STOP...
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Page 77: Creating Still Picture From Motion Picture
The scenes recorded on the date selected are Creating still picture from displayed as thumbnails. motion picture ≥ Move the cursor button up or down to select the playback date. Move the cursor button left to select the last date of the previous month, A single frame from the recorded motion picture and move it to the right to select the last date of can be saved as a still picture. -
Page 78: Intelligent Scene Selection
≥ Divided scene will not be skipped. Intelligent scene selection ≥ Playing back all the scenes returns if the power is turned off or the mode dial is operated. (Extracting parts recorded clearly to ≥ For data that are edited with the easy editing play back) function of HD Writer 2.6E, the Intelligent Motion pictures are played back after excepting... -
Page 79: Still Picture Playback
Still picture playback Playback A Lock release button B Align with the mark. ≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. Rotate the mode dial to select Select the still picture to be played back and press the cursor button. - Page 80 ≥ The picture number display switches to the page number, except when thumbnails are Still picture compatibility selected. ≥ This unit is compliant with the unified ≥ Select the play mode select button and press standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File the cursor button to switch the following picture system) established by JEITA (Japan displays to thumbnail view.
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Page 81: Playing Back Still Pictures By Date
≥ Even if still pictures are recorded on the same Playing back still pictures day, they are grouped separately in the by date following cases. jWhen the number of still pictures exceeds Still pictures recorded on the same day can be jWhen pictures are recorded in HD hi-speed played back in succession. -
Page 82: Editing
Deleting scenes/still pictures Editing Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with delete. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select To delete by confirming images being played back Press the button while scenes or still 0h 00 m 00 s 0h 00 m 00 s 0h 00 m 00 s... - Page 83 When you stop deleting halfway Press the MENU button while deleting. ≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is canceled cannot be restored. To complete editing Press the MENU button. ≥ You can also delete scenes by pressing the MENU button, selecting [EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT].
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Page 84: Dividing A Scene To Delete
Dividing a scene to delete Editing To delete an unnecessary portion of a scene, first divide the scene and then delete the unnecessary portion. ¬ Select [ ] (motion picture playback) while the mode dial is set to . (l 74) Select the menu. -
Page 85: Protecting Scenes/Still Pictures
Protecting scenes/still Editing pictures Scenes/still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake. (Even if you protect some scenes/still pictures on an SD card, formatting the SD card will delete them.) ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Select the menu. -
Page 86: Dpof Setting
DPOF setting Editing You can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD card. ¬ Select [ ] (still picture playback) while the mode dial is set to . (l 79) ∫... -
Page 87: Sd Card Management
SD card management Editing Formatting Please be aware that if an SD card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the card will be erased. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. Select the menu. (l 29) ≥... -
Page 88: With A Tv
≥ Use the supplied component cable to connect the unit via the component terminal on your TV, while using the supplied AV cable to connect it to the video terminal. Use of the following Panasonic HDMI mini cables is recommended to connect the unit to the HDMI terminal. - Page 89 ≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic HDMI mini cables (optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m/4.9 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m/9.8 feet) ≥ Do not use any other component cables except the supplied one.
- Page 90 ≥ When the component cable and the AV cable are connected at the same time, priority is given to the component cable for image output. Refer to the following support site for information about Panasonic TVs with an SD card slot for playing back your pictures. http://panasonic.net/ ≥...
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Page 91: Connecting With A Hdmi Mini Cable
TV and then play back the recorded high definition images, you can enjoy them in high resolution with high quality sound. If you connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link, linked operations (VIERA Link) are possible. (l 93) Select the desired method of HDMI output when using an HDMI mini cable (optional). -
Page 92: Listening In 5.1 Channel Sound
≥ Please read the operating instructions for the AV amplifier, speakers and TV for more information about how to connect them etc. ≥ If you connect this unit to a Panasonic AV amplifier and Panasonic TV that are compatible with VIERA Link, linked operations (VIERA Link) become possible. (l 93) ≥... -
Page 93: Playback Using Viera Link (Hdavi Control )
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. - Page 94 VIERA Link, read the operating instructions for the devices. ≥ 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.
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Page 95: Backup
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Page 96: Connecting A Dvd Burner To Copy To/Play Back A Disc
VW-BN1). The copied DVD disc can also be played back. ≥ Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it. Preparing for copying/playing back We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW-BN1. About discs that can be used for copying Copy to a new* 12 cm DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R or DVD-R DL. - Page 97 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with VW-BN1) to the DVD burner. ≥ You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit. Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and set the mode dial to Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with VW-BN1).
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Page 98: Copying To Discs
Copying to discs Motion pictures are copied as AVCHD format high definition images. ≥ We recommend preparing the necessary number of discs that can be used for copying (l 96), and spare discs. ≥ You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc. (You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM.) ≥... - Page 99 (Only when [SELECT DATE] is selected in (Only when [SELECT DATE] is selected in step 3) step 3) Press the DISC COPY button. Select the date you want to copy and press the cursor button. DISC COPY Select [START], then press the cursor button.
- Page 100 Important Notice ≥ When connecting an optional DVD burner and this unit for copying a disc, do not insert a disc with recorded motion pictures into devices that do not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in the device. The disc will not play back on devices that do not support the AVCHD format.
- Page 101 ∫ To copy the data on a new disc successively after confirming the contents of the copied disc by playing it back DISC COPY Press the DISC COPY button on the playback thumbnail view to display the selection screen in Step 2, so that you can copy data again.
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Page 102: Playing Back The Copied Disc
Playing back the copied disc ≥ Only discs that have been copied by connecting this unit to the DVD burner or where motion pictures have been recorded in AVCHD format can be played back. It may not be possible to play back discs recorded on other devices. -
Page 103: Managing The Copied Disc (Formatting, Auto Protect, Displaying Disc Information)
Managing the copied disc (Formatting, Auto protect, Displaying disc information) ≥ Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then select [PLAY DISC]. (l 96) ∫ Formatting discs ≥ The copied disc is write protected when it is ejected if [AUTO PROTECT] is [ON]. This is for initializing DVD-RAM and DVD-RW discs. -
Page 104: Dubbing Images Onto Other Video Device
Dubbing images onto other With other products video device Images played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD recorder or video device. ≥ 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 105: With A Printer (Pictbridge)
With a printer (PictBridge) With other products To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer.) PictBridge is an industry standard from the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) for direct printing. - Page 106 Select [PRINT] # [YES] and Press the MENU button to display the PictBridge menus. press the cursor button to print the pictures. MENU Select the date print setting on [DATE PRINT]. ≥ Exit PictBridge by disconnecting the USB cable (supplied) after the pictures have been printed. When you stop printing halfway Move the cursor button down.
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Page 107: With A Pc
Preparation Recording Playback Backup With a PC Others 108 Before using 113 Setup 117 Using with a PC VQT1T64... -
Page 108: What You Can Do With A Pc
What you can do with a PC Before using Software required Available function Data type CD-ROM (supplied): Copying data to a PC: HD Writer 2.6E for HDC A Motion/Still pictures Motion Copying in picture and AVCHD format still picture A Motion/Still pictures B Motion... - Page 109 Software required Available function Data type Standard Windows picture Playing back on a PC viewer or a commercially available picture viewer Still picture Windows Explorer Copying still pictures to a PC (l 116) Refer to page 118 if using a Macintosh. *1 Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer 2.6E (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
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Page 110: End User License Agreement
End User License Agreement Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Article 6 Limitation of Liability Software defined in this End User Software The Software is provided “AS-IS” without Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, agree to the terms and conditions of this including, but not limited to, warranties of non-... -
Page 111: Operating Environment
Operating environment Before using ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. ≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a DVD.) ≥... - Page 112 Necessary software Windows Vista: DirectX 10 Windows XP/2000: DirectX 9.0c ≥ If you install the software on a PC that is not compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the PC may not work properly. If you are unsure whether or not your PC is compatible, contact the maker of your PC. Sound DirectSound Support Interface...
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Page 113: Setup
Installation Setup When installing the software, log on to your PC as the Administrator (or with a user name with equivalent authorization) or with the user name for a standard user account. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.) ≥... - Page 114 Click [Finish]. After the installation is complete, restrictions are displayed. Check the contents, then close the window. The PC must be rebooted for the application to work. ∫ Uninstalling HD Writer 2.6E Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require. Select [start] # ([Settings] #) Select [HD Writer 2.6E for HDC], [Control Panel] #...
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Page 115: Connection And Recognition
Connection and recognition Setup After the software applications are installed, this unit must be connected to the PC and be correctly recognized by the PC. ≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC. A USB cable (supplied) Connect this unit to the AC Disconnect the USB cable, before turning this unit off. -
Page 116: 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 [My Computer (Computer)]. Example folder structure of an SD card: 1 Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG format can be stored. -
Page 117: Using With A Pc
(On the PC) Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer 2.6E] # [HD Writer]. ≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software. -
Page 118: If Using Macintosh
If using Macintosh Using with a ≥ HD Writer 2.6E is not available for Macintosh. ∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) Macintosh Mac OS X 10.4 Mac OS X 10.5 PowerPC G5 (1.8 GHz or higher) Intel Core Duo Intel Core Solo 64 MB or more... -
Page 119: Others
Preparation Recording Playback Backup With a PC Others 120 Indications 125 Helpful hints VQT1T64... -
Page 120: Indications
Indications Indications ∫ Recording indications Motion picture recording Manual mode (l 64) Intelligent auto mode (l 51) 0h00m00s 1h30m Normal mode R 1h20m 1920 Portrait mode PRE-REC Scenery mode Spotlight mode 1/100 Low light mode OPEN Manual focus (l 70) Manual zoom (l 70) NOV 1 2008 12:34PM White balance (l 71) - Page 121 ∫ Playback indications Zoom magnification indication (l 49) Motion picture playback Zoom microphone (l 59) Focus microphone (l 59) Wind noise reduction (l 65) Microphone level (l 66) Headphone (l 31) Automatic face detection Still picture playback (l 55) Backlight compensation (l 53) Soft skin mode (l 55) Tele macro (l 55) Fade (White), Fade (Black)
- Page 122 PictBridge When a printer compatible with PictBridge is connected (l 105) DPOF already set (to more than 1) (l 86) Protected motion pictures/still pictures (l 85) Number of recording pixels for still pictures (l 48) 1920k1080 The picture size is not displayed for still pictures recorded with other products that have different picture sizes from the sizes shown above.
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Page 123: Messages
≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l 22) 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. Detach the power and contact consumer support. -
Page 124: About Recovery
DISCONNECT USB CABLE. The unit cannot correctly establish the connection to the PC or printer. Disconnect and then reconnect the USB cable. DISCONNECT USB CABLE. You cannot turn off this unit while it is connected to a PC or a DVD burner. About recovery If faulty management information is found when an SD card is accessed, one of the following messages may appear. -
Page 125: Helpful Hints
Functions that cannot be Helpful hints used simultaneously Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s specifications. Functions Conditions which disable the functions Motion picture recording ≥ When the HD hi-speed burst shooting mode is on PRE-REC Microphone setup ≥... - Page 126 Functions Conditions which disable the functions Guide lines ≥ When the automatic face detection mode is used 24p digital cinema ≥ When the motion picture recording mode is HX/HE ≥ When the digital zoom is set to [30k] or [700k] HD hi-speed burst shooting mode ≥...
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Page 127: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Helpful hints Problem Check points This unit cannot be ≥ Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (l 22) turned on. ≥ The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. If the unit This unit does not stay still cannot be used, the battery is faulty. - Page 128 Problem Check points This unit cannot be ≥ The unit will not operate unless the LCD monitor is opened operated though it is when the LCD/EVF select switch is set to LCD. turned on. ≥ Turn on the power again. If normal conditions are not restored yet, remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about This unit does not 1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor.
- Page 129 Problem Check points Some playback images ≥ The playmode is set to (Intelligent scene selection). are skipped Change the playmode to (All scenes). (l 78) automatically. Scene does not playback to the end. Although this unit is ≥ Please read the operating instructions of your TV and correctly connected to a select the channel that matches the input used for the TV, images cannot be...
- Page 130 Problem Check points The indication ≥ No operation can be performed on this unit when it is disappears. connected to a PC. ≥ Turn off the power to this unit. If the power cannot be turned The screen is frozen. off, remove the battery or AC adaptor and then reattach it.
- Page 131 Problem Check points VIERA Link does not ≥ Connect with a HDMI mini cable (optional). (l 93) ≥ Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # work. [VIERA Link] # [ON] with the cursor button. (l 93) ≥ Depending on HDMI terminal of the TV, the input channel may not switch automatically.
- Page 132 ∫ If scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another device 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 133 ∫ When PRE-REC was used for recording 1 Normal recording 2 PRE-REC recording A The picture momentarily stops at the end of the last scene that was recorded normally before PRE- REC recording. ∫ When the recording mode was changed from HA/HG/HX to HE or from HE to HA/HG/HX A The picture momentarily stops where the scenes switch between HA/HG/HX and HE modes.
- Page 134 ∫ When deleting scenes ∫ Example 1: Deleting scenes midway through a sequence of scenes. 1 Scene to be deleted A The image will be still for several seconds wherever a scene was deleted. B The images of consecutive scenes where they are no deletions are played back smoothly one after another.
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Page 135: Cautions For Use
Cautions for use ≥ Do not leave rubber or plastic products in About this unit contact with the unit for a long time. The unit and the SD card become warm during When you use the unit in a sandy or dusty use. - Page 136 ≥ Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may About the battery result in an explosion. The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable If the operating time is very short even after lithium-ion battery. It is susceptible to humidity the battery has been recharged, the battery and temperature and the effect increases the has worn out.
- Page 137 LCD monitor/viewfinder About condensation ≥ When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a When condensation forms on the unit, the lens dry soft cloth. will cloud up and the unit may not work properly. ≥ In a place with drastic temperature changes, Make every effort to ensure that condensation condensation may form on the LCD monitor.
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Page 138: Explanation Of Terms
Explanation of terms Automatic white balance white balance adjustment range, use the manual white balance adjustment mode. White balance adjustment recognizes the color of light and adjusts so the white color will White balance adjustment become a purer white. The unit determines the hue of light that comes through the lens, thereby White balance adjustment determines the white judging the recording condition, and selects the... - Page 139 Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty window The subject behind the window will not be focused because the focus is on the dirty window. Similarly, when recording something on the opposite side of a road with heavy traffic, a vehicle that happens to pass by may be brought into focus.
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Page 140: Specifications
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: 5.7 W Signal system 1080/60i Recording format AVCHD format compliant Image sensor 1/6z 3MOS image sensor Total: 610 Kk3 Effective pixels: Motion picture: 520 Kk3... - Page 141 HDMI mini connector 5.1 ch (AC3)/2 ch (Linear PCM) audio output level MIC input j70 dBV (Mic sensitivity j50 dB equivalent, 0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz) (Stereo mini jack) Card reader/writer function (No copyright protection support) Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type Mini AB PictBridge-compliant Flash Available range: Approx.
- Page 142 Still pictures Recording media SD Memory Card: 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (FAT12 and FAT16 system corresponding) SDHC Memory Card: 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB (FAT32 system corresponding) Compression JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2...
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Page 143: Optional Accessories
Optional accessories Accessory No. Figure Description VW-AD21PP-K AC adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cables VW-VBG130 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack VW-VBG260 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack *2*3 VW-VBG6 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack VW-VH04 Battery pack holder kit RP-CDHM15 HDMI mini cable RP-CDHM30 VW-T3714H... - Page 144 Accessory No. Figure Description RP-SDM12GU1K Class 4 12 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDM06GU1K Class 4 6 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDM04GU1K Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDM02GU2A Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card (Package of 2 cards) RP-SDM02GU1A Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card RP-SDV32GU1K...
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Page 145: Accessory Order Form (For Usa Customers)
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 In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories. VQT1T64... -
Page 146: Request For Service Notice (Usa Only)
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 1590 Touhy Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007... -
Page 147: Limited Warranty (For Usa Customers)
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively 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... -
Page 148: Customer Services Directory
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com... -
Page 149: (For Canadian Customers)
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase. -
Page 150: Index
Index ∫ Numerics ∫ G 24p digital cinema .....58 Gain ....... 72 5.1 channel . - Page 151 ∫ R Recordable time ....24, 44 Recording lamp ..... . .30 Recording modes .
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Page 152: Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Española Para El Uso Rápido
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápido ∫ Carga de la batería ≥ Gire el selector del modo mientras pulsa al mismo tiempo el botón de desbloqueo si cambia de OFF a otro modo. ≥ Indicador de estado B Luz indicadora de ≥... - Page 153 Para salir del modo de ayuda ≥ Coloque el lado de la etiqueta C en la dirección mostrada en la figura y empújela Pulse el botón MENU o seleccione [END]. hasta que tope manteniéndola derecha. ≥ Para extraer la tarjeta SD, presione en el ∫...
- Page 154 ∫ Reproducción de películas ∫ Reproducción de fotografías 1) Gire el selector de modo para seleccionar 1) Gire el selector de modo para seleccionar 2) Seleccione [ ] (reproducción de 2) Seleccione [ ] (reproducción de películas) A usando el botón cursor. fotografías) A usando el botón cursor.
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- Page 156 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3...
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