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Panasonic Palmcoder SDR-H40PC Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
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  • Page 1 PanasoniC SD Card/Hard Disk PalmcoPdcP OAMOORDER Operating Instructions SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera SDR-H40P/PC Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guia para rapida consulta en espaSol esta incluida.
  • Page 2 Things You Should Know Date of Purchase Thank you for choosing Panasonic7 You have purchased one of the most Dealer Purchased From sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we're sure it will Dealer Address bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the Dealer Phone No.
  • Page 3 Model No.: SDR-H40P 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully 12) Use only with the cart, before using the unit. Follow the safety stand, tripod, bracket, or instructions on the unit and the applicable safety the table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with instructions listed below.
  • Page 5 Precautions USE & LOCATION • AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place, • TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your camera moisture may form on the HDD and inside the unit.
  • Page 6 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 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Recording (Advanced) Accessories ............ Features ............Recording functions of operation Quick Guide ..........icons ........... Operation icons ........Preparation Backlight compensation/Fade/Help mode/ MagicPix/Soft skin mode/Self-timer Before using Recording functions of menus ..47 Menus ..........Parts identification and handling ..
  • Page 8 With Others other products Playback on TV ........Indications With a DVD burner ......Indications ......... Connecting this unit to the DVD burner ..........Messages ........... DVD COPY function ......Helpful hints FAVOURITE SCENES function ... 76 Functions that cannot be used Notes for copying data to discs using simultaneously ........

  • Page 9: Accessories

    Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. AV cable Battery pack VW-VBG070A K2KZ9CB00002 USB cable AC adaptor VSK0697 K1HA05CD0017 AC cable CD-ROM K2CA2CA00029 LSFT0757 K2CA2CA00025 DC cable K2GJ2DC00021 LSQT1337...

  • Page 10: Features

    Features Extended recording! Since motion pictures are recorded on the HDD in this unit, it is possible to record images for many hours without changing the media, such as tapes and discs. It is also possible to record motion pictures and still pictures on an SD card.

  • Page 11: Quick Guide

    Quick Guide • Charging the battery • How to turn on the power Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor While pressing the lock release button O, set and the AC outlet. the mode dial to _, or 0. Insert the battery into the battery charger •...
  • Page 12 • Playback • Recording motion pictures • Rotate the mode dial to select [] or _. • Rotate the mode dial to select _. , ....Press the MENU button, then select Press the MENU button, then select [MEDIA SELECT] --> [HDD] or [SD CARD] [MEDIA SELECT] -->...
  • Page 13 Before using Setup LSQT1337...

  • Page 14: Parts Identification And Handling

    Parts identification handling 9 10 Lens cover Open/close switch for the lens cover Auto button [AUTO] (--> 34) For the lens protection, be sure to close the Manual button [MANUAL AF/MF] (-> 48) lens cover when not in use. Speaker Slide open/close switch for the lens cover.
  • Page 15 LCD monitor Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow with your fingers, • It can open up to 90_. 11 Lens 12 Grip belt 13 Microphone (built-in, stereo) 14 White balance sensor (4 51) • It can rotate up to 180°O towards the lens or 90 °...
  • Page 16 15 Image stabilizer button [/_)/, O.l.S.] (-) 42) 16 Power LCD plus button Joystick [POWER LCD PLUS] (-) 32) Use the joystick to select the recording 17 DVD COPY button [DVD COPY] (-) 93) functions and playback operations, and to 18 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] operate the menu screen (-* 25, 90)
  • Page 17 28 SD card slot (-) 26) 29 Tripod receptacle 30 Battery holder (-) 19, 21) 31 Battery release lever [BATTERY] (4 19, 21) Tripod receptacle This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional tripod. • When the tripod is used. the SD card slot cover cannot be opened.

  • Page 18: Power Supply

    • In order to safely use the unit we recommend that you use genuine Panasonic batteries which have been subject to our quality control process.

  • Page 19: Inserting The Battery

    Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet. Insert the battery on the battery charger by aligning the arrows. • We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (-) 9, 20, 118) • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. Removing the battery...

  • Page 20: Charging Time And Recordable Time

    • Charging time • Temperature: 25 'C (77 °F)/humidity: I:]_i[_,j rii'_t_ I11!1111,"t_ l,v_ [_'rj [_i_l_ [tli_ Supplied battery 7.2 V/770 mAh 1 h 35 min VW-VBG130 (optional) 7.2 V/1320 mAh 2 h 35 min VW-VBG260 (optional) 7.2 V/2640 mAh 4 h 40 min VW-VBG6 (optional) 7.2 V/5800 mAh...

  • Page 21: Connecting To The Ac Outlet

    Important: While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge. Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet. Removing the DC cable While pressing button O, move O in the direction of the arrow to unlock it and then Connect the DC cable to the AC remove the DC cable.

  • Page 22: About Hdd And Sd Cards

    About HDD and SD cards This unit can be used for recording motion pictures and still pictures to the internal HDD and an SD card. Iid l 32 MB/ 40 GB .1 16 MB 1 GB/ 8 GB ; li I_ 8MB/ 64 MB/ 512 MB/...

  • Page 23: About Sd Cards

    SD card. (-) 71) • We recommend that you use a Panasonic brand SD card. • When using an SD card on which data has been written many times, the remaining time left for recording may be reduced.
  • Page 24 Class 2 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating or the following SD cards made by Panasonic for motion picture recording. (If another kind of SD card is used, the recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording.)

  • Page 25: Hdd Handling

    Indemnity about recorded content This unit has an internal HDD. The HDD is a Panasonic does not accept any responsibility precision instrument so take care when handling for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss o"...

  • Page 26: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card

    Inserting/removing an SD card Caution: If the SD card is inserted or removed while the power is on, this unit may malfunction or the data recorded on the SD card may be lost. Labelside Rotate the mode dial to OFF. •...

  • Page 27: Turning The Unit On/Off Selecting A Mode

    Turning the unit on/off Selecting a mode Rotate the mode dial to switch to recording, playback or power OFF. • Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing inthe lock release button changing from OFF to another mode. •...

  • Page 28: Using The Menu Screen

    Using the menu screen MENU Press the MENU button. Select the desired setting, then press the joystick to enter the The menu displayed differs depending on the selection, position of the mode dial. Select the desired top menu, then move the joystick right or press the joystick, To get back to the previous screen Move the joystick left.

  • Page 29: Language Selection

    [QUICK START] (4 42) [POWER SAVE] • [OFF] • [5 MINUTES] You can select the language displayed on the [o F]i screen. Press the MENU button, then The power say ng function s not activated. [5 MINUTES]: select [LANGUAGE] and press When about 5 minutes have passed without joystick, any 0peration, this unit automatically...
  • Page 30 (In playlist playback mode) [DEMO MODE] • [EDIT] • [OFF] - [ON] [ADD] (-) 66) [MOVE] (-) 66) This setting is used to start the unit [DELETE] (-) 59, 65) demonstration. (Only when using the AC adaptor and the • [MEDIA SELECT] moae dial is at the _ or O...

  • Page 31: Setting Date And Time

    Setting date and time 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 press the joystick. Perform steps 2 and 3 below to set the date and time. _Rotate the mode dial to select...

  • Page 32: Adjusting Lcd Monitor

    Adjusting LCD monitor • These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. Adjusting the brightness and Increasing and decreasing the color level Select the menu. (-> 28) Press the POWER LCD PLUS button. I [SETUP] --_ [LCD SET] --_ [YES] Select the item and then adjust POWER LCDPLUS...
  • Page 33 LSQT1337...

  • Page 34: Before Recording

    Before recording Basic camera positioning Hold the camera with both hands. Put your hand through the grip belt. Do not cover the microphones or sensor with your hands. Keep your arms near your body. Separate your legs for better balance. •...

  • Page 35: Recording Motion Pictures

    Recording motion pictures • Open the lens cover before turning the unit on. To end the recording Rotate the mode dial to select Press the recording start/stop button again. and open the LCD monitor. • [O] and [I I] are red during recording. Do not move this unit until [! I] is green.
  • Page 36 • Screen indications Audio recording modes This mode switches the method for recording audio to an SD card. _Select [SD CARD] in [MEDIA SELECT]. Select the menu. (-) 28) Recording mode [SETUP] --_ [AUDIO REC] --_ [DOLBY] or Selected recording destination [MPEG] •...

  • Page 37: Time

    To change the picture quality of the motion picture Select the menu. (-> 28) [BASIC] --_ [REC MODE] --_ desired setting • i:t_m't;mTsfrm_ r_ 40 GB 36 h Image quality Recording time prioritized prioritized • SD card I=at'4"a'_ _fccrm r_ 256 MB 3 min 6 min...

  • Page 38: Recording Still Pictures

    Recording still pictures • Open the lens cover before turning the unit on. Rotate the mode dial to select O • Screen indications and open the LCD monitor. Select the recording destination by the menu. (-_ 28) [MEDIA SELECT] --> [HDD] or [SD CARD] Press the recording start/stop Size of still pictures...

  • Page 39: Number Of Pixels And Picture Quality

    effect Select the menu. (-_ 28) • [PICTURE SIZE] Select the menu. (-_ 28) [ADVANCED]--> [SHTR EFFECT] --> [ON] [BASIC] --> [PICTURE SIZE] --> desired • Thisfunction's default setting is [ON]. setting 640×480 16:9 640×360 • Default [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [_]. sides of pictures recorded in a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut when printed.

  • Page 40: Recording Functions

    Recording functions Digital zoom function If the zoom magnification exceeds 42x, then the You can zoom in up to 42x optically. digital zoom function will be activated. The maximum magnification provided by the digital _Rotate the mode dial to select zoom can be switched.

  • Page 41: Recording Yourself

    To use the zoom microphone ..function The zoom microphone is linked to the zooming Rotate the mode dial to select operation so that far-away sounds with a tele- shot and close-up sounds with a wide-angle shot Rotate the LCD monitor towards the are recorded more clearly.

  • Page 42: Quick Start

    different from the scene last recorded. (When the MagicPix function is used, however, the white balance of the scene last recorded is This unit will resume recording/pause mode retained.) about 1.7 seconds after the LCD monitor is • In the quick start mode, the zoom reopened.

  • Page 43: Recording Functions Of Operation Icons

    Recording functions of operation icons Set the recording functions by selecting the operation icons to add different effects to the recorded images. _Rotate the mode dial to select _ or O. Press the joystick, and icons will be displayed on the screen. •...
  • Page 44 Video recording mode OHelp mode F_ Backlight Fade compensation Soft skin mode MagicPix • The shaded operation icons are not displayed while recording. • If you turn off the power or operate the mode dial, the backlight compensation and the MagicPix functions are canceled.
  • Page 45 Backlight This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a mp n a backlitsubject. co e s rio Fade Whenappears.yOu(FadeStart in)rec°rding' the image,audio gradually When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually disappears. (Fade out) • After the image/audio completely disappears, the recording stops and the fade setting is canceled.
  • Page 46 Fade: • The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white). O Help mode: • When the help mode is used, functions cannot be set. • When the help mode is used, motion pictures and still pictures cannot be recorded. MagicPix: •...

  • Page 47: Recording Functions Of Menus

    Recording functions of menus Ir_lEtil _Rotate the mode dial to select _U or I_ll. Guideline function You can check if the image is level while recording by using the guidelines displayed on the screen. Select the menu. (-> 28) [BASIC]--> [GUIDE LINES]-->...

  • Page 48: Manual Recording Functions

    Manual recording functions MANUAL AF/MF Each time you press the MANUAL AF/MF button: Manual mode The icon shown in the illustration appears. White balance Aperture adjustment Shutter speed Manual focus mode The manual focus indication [MF] and the icon shown in the illustration appear a=F M+F M anual focus adjustment _Rotate the mode dial to select _ or O.

  • Page 49: Scene Mode

    • If you record a subject illuminated with bright light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines of light may appear. When you record images in different situations, • If the brightness is insufficient, the sports mode this mode automatically sets optimum shutter does not function.

  • Page 50: Manual Focus Adjustment

    Select the white balance mode with the joystick. If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus. ' MNL / Select the manual focus mode. (-> 48) Bring the subject into focus with the joystick. Auto white balance adjustment Indoor mode (for recording under...
  • Page 51 • White balance sensor O To set the white balance manually Select [_] with the joystick, and fill the screen with a white subject. The white balance sensor detects the type of light source during recording. Do not cover the white balance sensor during recording, or it may not function properly.

  • Page 52: Manual Shutter Speed/Aperture Adjustment

    • When setting both the shutter speed and the iris/gain value, set the shutter speed and then set the iris/gain value. Shutter Speed: • Manual shutter speed adjustment Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. • Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mRl"-_ Aperture: mercury light or sodium light because the color...
  • Page 53 LSQT1337...

  • Page 54: Motion Picture Playback

    Motion picture playback I_/I I: Playback!Pause 1_14: Skip playback (backward) ip playback (forward) Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails. Rotate the mode dial to select [_. Select the playback operation with the joystick. Select the playback medium by the menu. (-_ 28) [MEDIA SELECT] -->...
  • Page 55 2 Move and hold the joystick left or right. • Sound will be heard only during normal playback. • When the amount of time recorded on the scene is too short, playback may not be possible. • When a scene is displayed as [[__]] on the thumbnail display, playback is not possible.
  • Page 56 Playing back motion pictures by Playing back a playlist date Creating a new playlist (-_ 64) E-'IHD] Scenes recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. Select (_ (PLAYLIST), then press 1 Select _ (BY DATE), then press the joystick.

  • Page 57: Still Picture Playback

    Still picture playback Ii_/mII; Slide Show start/pause, _l!l: Plays backthe p[evious picturel !ll_: Plays backthenex picture. Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails. Rotate the mode dial to select O. The selected file is played back, and the operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen.
  • Page 58 • About still picture compatibility • This unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • The file format supported by this unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted files will be played back.) •...

  • Page 59: Deleting Scenes/Files

    Deleting scenes/files Important: The deleted scenes/files cannot be restored. Deleting motion picture scenes: Rotate the mode dial to select I-_. Deleting still picture files: Rotate the mode dial to select _. Press the @ button in the _Select [HDD] or [SD CARD] in thumbnail display.

  • Page 60: Deleting The Copied Scenes Collectively

    • To unselect the scene/file, press the joystick again. • Up to 50 scenes/files can be selected to be deleted. Scenes copied to a disc using the DVD burner or the supplied software (DVD COPY function) can (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2) be deleted as a group.

  • Page 61: Editing Scenes

    Editing scenes _Rotate the mode dial to select []. Locking motion _Select [HDD] or [SD CARD] in [MEDIA SELECT]. pictures Select the menu. (_ 28) [EDIT SCENE] --> [LOCK SET] --> [YES] This is for preventing Select the scene to be protected, then press motion picture scenes the joystick,...
  • Page 62 _Select [HDD] in [MEDIA SELECT]. Dividing a scene to delete Select the menu. (-> 28) [II-'ID]D] [EDIT SCENE] --_ [SPLIT&DELETE] --_ [YES] This divides the recorded Select the scene to be divided, then press the scenes in two and deletes joystick.
  • Page 63 5 Select [YES], then press the joystick to play Dividing a scene to delete (Continued) back the part to be deleted. • When [NO] is selected, the confirmation message appears. Proceed to step 6. When you stop the playback, the confirmation message appears.

  • Page 64: Using Playlists

    Using playlists E-=IHD] You can create a playlist by gathering your favorite recorded scenes. Since the playlist is not created by copying data, playlists consume a very small amount of HDD space. • When you create or delete playlists, the original scenes will not be modified. Editing scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes.

  • Page 65: Editing A Playlist

    The selected scene is encircled by a red frame. Select the scene to be added to • To unselect the scene, press the joystick again. the playlist, then press the • Up to 50 scenes can be selected and added. joystick.
  • Page 66 Adding scenes Select the menu. (-> 28) [EDIT] --_ [ADD] --_ [YES] playlist The following steps are the same as steps 3 to 5 in "Creating a new I Scenes can be added to playlist". (4 64) Lthe created playlist. Select the menu.

  • Page 67: Editing Still Pictures

    Editing still pictures _Rotate the mode dial to select i_. Locking still pictures _Select [HDD] or [SD CARD] in [MEDIA SELECT]. Select the menu. (-) 28) [PICT. SETUP] --_ [LOCK SET] --_ [YES] This is for preventing still picture files from being 2 Select the file to be protected, then press the deleted by mistake.
  • Page 68 DPOF setting _Select [SD CARD] in [MEDIA SELECT]. Select the menu. (-> 28) [PICT. SETUP] --_ [DPOF SET] --_ [SET] This is for writing the print data on selected still Select the file to be set, then press the joystick. pictures.
  • Page 69 Copying still picture Select menu. (-> 28) files [PICT. SETUP] --_ [COPY] Select desired direction press the joystick, This is for copying still _, BCopying from the HDD to an SD card picture files from the HDD m ._ _:Copying from an SD card to the HDD to an SD card or vice 3 Select [SELECT] or [ALL] then press the...
  • Page 70 Copying still picture files (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 3) (Continued) To continue copying other files Repeat steps 4 to 6. To cancel copying halfway Press the MENU button. To complete editing Press the MENU button. • Do not turn off this unit while copying. •...

  • Page 71: Hdd And Sd Card Management

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

  • Page 72: Playback On Tv

    Playback on TV The motion pictures and still pictures recorded by this unit can be played back on a TV. • Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. • If you have a TV with an SD card slot, the motion pictures and still pictures recorded on an SD card may be played back on the TV.

  • Page 73: With A Dvd Burner

    With a DVD burner It is possible to copy images that have been recorded on this unit to discs by connecting the optional DVD burner. The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. (-) 79) Device capable of copying images to discs by connecting to this unit - DVD burner/VW-BN1 •...

  • Page 74: Connecting This Unit To The Dvd Burner

    Connect this unit to the DVD burner to copy data to discs or play back motion pictures or still pictures that were copied to a disc. MiniA Mini AB USB Connect0n Cable (suppled Wth the DVD burner) DVD burner (oPtional) •...

  • Page 75: Dvd Copy Function

    Images recorded on this unit can be backed up to discs. Copied information is recorded in the motion picture scenes that are copied to a disc using the DVD COPY function. It is possible to write only scenes that are added after copying or delete the copied scenes as a group.

  • Page 76: Favourite Scenes Function

    It is possible to select motion picture scenes recorded on this unit and record them on a single DVD disc, as well as copy scenes by selecting the recording date. It is also possible to copy playlists created on the HDD to DVD discs. _Connect this unit to the DVD burner.
  • Page 77 O Selecting the scenes by date to Q Selecting the scenes by playlist to copy to discs copy to discs I[-'IHD] Scenes recorded with this unit are selectively Playlists created on the HDD of this unit are copied by date to DVD discs. copied to DVD discs.

  • Page 78: The Dvd Burner

    When a disc that was created with this unit and the DVD burner is inserted into the DVD recorder, a message may be displayed prompting you to format the disc. Do not format the disc because all data will be erased When deleting data on the media after and cannot be recovered.

  • Page 79: Dvd Burner

    You can play back the motion pictures or the still pictures copied to a disc. Connect this unit to the DVD burner. (-_ 74) 2 Select [PLAY DISC], then press the joystick, • The motion pictures or the still pictures on the disc are displayed as thumbnails. 3 Select the scene/file to be played back, then press the joystick.

  • Page 80: With Other Video Devices

    With other video devices Select the playback medium by the menu. (-> 28) [MEDIA SELECT] --_ [HDD] or [SD CARD] You can create a playlist by gathering the scenes on the HDD that you want to record (dub), then Start playback on this unit. record (dub) only the scenes in this playlist to other devices.

  • Page 81: With A Printer (Pictbridge)

    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. USB cabie (supplied) ................
  • Page 82 • When the unit is connected directly to the Select the paper size setting on printer, the DPOF settings cannot be used. [PAPER SIZE], then press the • Connect the printer directly to this unit. Do not use a USB hub. joystick.
  • Page 83 LSQT1337...

  • Page 84: What You Can Do With A Pc

    What you can do with a PC When you have installed VideoCam Suite from the supplied CD-ROM and connected your PC to the unit, you can perform the operations described below. Play back images recorded by this unit on a PC. Copy images recorded by this unit onto the PC hard disk.

  • Page 85: Operating Environment

    Operating environment • A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. • When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables, proper operation is not guaranteed. •...
  • Page 86 • Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used. • Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only. • This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98/98SE, Windows Me and Windows NT.

  • Page 87: End User License Agreement

    Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. You ("Licensee") are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User Software Agreement ("Agreement") on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to...

  • Page 88: Installation

    Installation 5 Select [Yes] or [No] to create When installing the software, log on to your PC as the Administrator (or with a user name with shortcut. equivalent authorization) or with the user name for a standard user account. (If you do not have Select the country or region authorization to do this, consult your manager.)

  • Page 89: Uninstalling The Software

    • For Windows XP 9 Select [Yes, I want to restart my 1 Select [start] --_ [Control Panel] computer now.], then click --_ [Add or Remove Programs], [Finish]. Select [VideoCam Suite 1.0], then The PC must be rebooted for the application to work.

  • Page 90: Connection And Recognition

    Connection and recognition After the software is installed, the unit must be connected to the PC and be correctly recognized by the • Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC. USB cable (supplied) 0 Insert the USB connectors as far as they wil! not use any other USB connectio n cables except the Supplied one_ (Qperatio n...

  • Page 91: To Disconnect Usb Cable Safely

    When accessing the card • Copying still pictures on PC • Windows Vista: HDD or SD card reader function (mass storage) When the unit is connected to a PC and the HDD Remowble0i_,_'. 'G or the SD card can be used as an external drive, still pictures on the drive can be copied to the PC •...

  • Page 92: Using Videocam Suite

    (PDF file) for details on how to use it. • You will need Adobe Reader to read the PDF operating instructions. (-) 84) Select [start] --> [All Programs (Programs)] --> [Panasonic] --> [VideoCam Suite 1.0] --> [Manual]. LSQT1337...

  • Page 93: Dvd Copy Function

    • Refer to the operating instructions of the software (PDF file) for details on how to use it. • After copying is complete, a message appears. When VideoCam Suite is used, you can easily If [OK] is clicked, the USB function will be set to create DVD-Video discs by pressing the unit's [PC CONNECT].

  • Page 94: If Using A Macintosh

    If using a Macintosh • Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) Personal computer Macintosh Mac OS X v10.4 PowerPC G5 (1.8 GHz or higher) Intel Core Duo Intel Core Solo 64 MB or more Interface USB port •...

  • Page 95: Indications

    Indications 101 Helpful hints LSQT1337...

  • Page 96: Indications

    Indications • Media indications OPEN, F2.0 F number (-t, 52) Gain value (-t, 52) HDD is selected Soft skin mode (-> 45) SD card is selected Fade (White), Fade (Black) • Recording indications (--* 45) Motion )icture recording MagicPix function (-> 45) z00M@ Zoom microphone (->...
  • Page 97 • Playback indications DPOF already set (to more than 1) (-) 68) Motion picture playback Number of recording pixels for still pictures (-) 39) 640×480 640 x 360 The picture size is not displayed for still pictures recorded with other products that have different picture sizes from the sizes shown Still picture playback above.
  • Page 98 • Indications when other products are connected The DVD burner is connected When the [BURN DISC] menu is selected When the [PLAY DISC] menu is selected Disc type (-) 73) DVD-RAM disc DVD-RW disc DVD-R disc DVD-R DL disc CD-RW disc CD-R disc jPictBridge I When a printer compatible with...

  • Page 99: Messages

    SD card. I • When using any other card Use a Panasonic SD card or another SD card which can be used to record motion pictures. (-) 24) THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED, Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (-) 18) You are attempting to connect an AC adaptor not compatible with this unit.
  • Page 100 The internal temperature of this unit is extremely low so it cannot be operated. If "Please Wait." appears after this message, wait a while without turning the unit off. It may take CANNOT OPERATE DUE TO Low TEMPERATURE. time until the unit can be used. An irregularity in the unit has been detected.

  • Page 101: 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. Digital zoom • In picture recording mode Fade MagicPix •...

  • Page 102: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently asked questions What kind of cards can be used on this unit? "_)" SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards can be used. (-) 22) To record motion pictures, we recommend using SD cards from 256 MB to 8 GB that conform to Class 2 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating.
  • Page 103 • With a PC Can I write data from a PC onto the unit's HDD or SD card? No, you cannot. "_)" This unit's USB terminal is read only. Is playback and editing possible on a PC? "(_)" Use VideoCam Suite. Can I use the DVD COPY function to copy motion pictures...

  • Page 104: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This unit cannot be • Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (4 18) 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 stil cannot be used.
  • Page 105 • If you set [SETUP]--_[DISPLAY]--_[OFF]. indications other than warnings and date are not displayed uch as the remaining ime indication or the lapsed time indication function indication ot shown. Recording does not start • No recording Js possible while the SD card's write protect switch is set to LOCK.
  • Page 106 'CHECK THE LENS • Open the lens cover before turning the unit on. • This message may appear if you try to record in extremely dark places. OVER." is displayed. !ound is not played back _ • During playback, move the volume lever to display the volume indication and adjust it.
  • Page 107 "PUSH THE RESET • The unit has automatically detected an error. Remove the SWITCH." is displayed. SD card then press the RESET button to restart the unit. Press the RESET button with the projecting part of the grip belt O- •...
  • Page 108 With other products The sound does not play • When the scenes recorded on an SD card by setting [AUDIO REC] to [MPEG] are copied to a DVD disc using back properly when a DVD disc that has been the DVD burner and then played back _ith any other copied using the DVD devices, sound may not play back Properly.

  • Page 109: Cautions For Use

    Cautions for use Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the unit. • If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its • The unit and SD card become warm after long body may be marred and the surface finish operation, but this is not a malfunction.
  • Page 110 When you are not going to use the unit for an If you drop the battery accidentally, check to extended time see if the terminals are damaged. • When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet, • Inserting a battery with damaged terminals can it is recommended that you place a desiccant damage the unit or AC adaptor.
  • Page 111 Licenses Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen • SDHC Logo is a trademark. featuring a total of approximately 123,000 • U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,549; 6,381,747; pixels. The result is more than 99.99% 7,050,698; 6,516,132; and 5,583,936. effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the This product incorporates copyright protection...

  • Page 112: Explanation Of Terms

    Explanation of terms Automatic white balance source. For light outside the functional automatic white balance adjustment range, use the manual White balance adjustment recognizes the color white balance adjustment mode. of light and adjusts so the white color will become a purer white. The unit determines White balance adjustment hue of light that comes through the lens and white balance sensor, thereby judging the...
  • Page 113 Recording a subject that is surrounded objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects Since whatever is shiny or glistens is brought into focus, it is hard to focus on the subject to be recorded. The focus may become blurry when recording subjects at the beach, at night views or in scenes involving fireworks or special lights.

  • Page 114: Specifications

    Specifications SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera Information for your safety Signal system EIA Standard: 525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color signal Recording format SD card: Based on the SD-Video standard HDD: Independent standard 1/6" CCD image sensor Total: 800 K Effective pixels: Moving picture: 290 K (4:3), 380 K (16:9) Still picture: 290 K (4:3), 380 K (16:9)
  • Page 115 Motion pictures SD Memory Card (removable type): 32 MB'1/64 MB'1/128 MB'1/256 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB (FAT12 and FAT16 format corresponding) SDHC Memory Card (removable type): 4 GB/8 GB (FAT32 format corresponding) HDD (fixed type): 40 GB .2 Compression MPEG-2 Recording mode and XP: 10 Mbps (VBR) transfer...

  • Page 116: Number Of Recordable Pictures On

    Still pictures Recording media SD Memory Card (removable type): 8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/128 MB/256 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB (FAT12 and FAT16 format corresponding) SDHC Memory Card (removable type): 4 GB/8 GB (FAT32 format corresponding) HDD (fixed type): 40 GB* Compression JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard),...

  • Page 117: The Hdd Oran Sd Card

    40 GB 99999 99999 99999 99999 8 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128MB 1640 1640 256MB 1710 3410 1710 3410 512MB 3390 6780 3390 6780 6790 13580 6790 13580 13820 27640 13820 27640 27150 54290 27150 54290 55260 99999 55260 99999 •...

  • Page 118: Optional Accessories

    Optional accessories VW-AD21 PP-K*I AC adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cables VW-VBG 130*2 1320 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack VW-VBG260*2*3 2640 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack VW-VBG6*2*3 5800 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack VW-VH04 Battery Pack Holder Kit RP-SDR01GU1A Class 2 1 GB SD Memory Card RP-SDR512U1A...

  • Page 119: 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. LSQT1337...

  • Page 120: 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 121: Limited Warranty (For Usa Customers)

    Kin. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, CORPORATION NORTH AMERICA Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Video Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship,...

  • Page 122: Customer Services Directory

    Service in Canada: As per Service Center listed in Canadian warranty information -) 123 Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: ht=ttp://www.pstc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: n_.p=g.parts @us.panasonic.com...

  • Page 123: Warranty (For Canadian Customers)

    Our Customer Care Centre: Telephone (905) 624-5505 1-800 #: 1-800-561-5505 Fax #: (905) 238-2360 Email link: "Customer support" on www.panasonic.ca FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca Link: "Servicentres Iocator" under "Customer support" IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT...

  • Page 124: Index

    Index AC adaptor ....18, 21, 110 Image stabilizer function ....Initial set ......Aperture ......Iris ......... Aspect ratio ......Audio rec ......Auto focus ......Language ......Auto slow shutter ...... LCD monitor ....15, 32, 110 Automatic white balance ....
  • Page 125 Scene mode ......SD card ......22, 26 Self-recording ......Self-timer recording ....Shutter effect ......Shutter speed ......Skip playback ......Slow-motion playback ....Soft skin mode ......Still picture compatibility ....Still picture playback ....Still picture recording ....

  • Page 126: Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guia Espa_Ola

    Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guia espa ola para el uso r pido • Como encender la camara • Carga de la bateria Conecte el cable de CA al adaptador de Mientras pulsa el bot6n de desbloqueo ajuste el selector de modo a _, _-I, 0 CA y a la toma de CA.
  • Page 127 • Reproduccion • Grabacion de imagenes fijas • Gireelselectordemodoparaseleccionar [ _ o I_. • Gire el selector de modo para seleccionar Pulse el bot6n MENU, luego seleccione Pulse el bot6n MENU, luego seleccione [MEDIA SELECT] --> [HDD] o [SD CARD] [MEDIA SELECT] -->...
  • Page 128 Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, inc. Ave. 65 de Infanteria, 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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