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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
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Operating Instructions
High Definition Video Camera
HDC-SD600P
Model No.
VQT2U72
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo VQT2U72... -
Page 2: Safety Precautions
Date of Purchase Things You Should Know Dealer Purchased From Thank you for choosing Panasonic! Dealer Address You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on Dealer Phone No. the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family Model No. - Page 3 Model No.: HDC-SD600P Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following...
- Page 4 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 U.S.A. CONSUMERS: ATTENTION: A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery. <For USA-California only> This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply.
- Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
- Page 7 Precautions USE & LOCATION device which could be damaged by improper handling or storage. WARNING CARE ≥ TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your ≥ TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA ... Do not camera and power supply should not be use strong or abrasive detergents when exposed to rain or moisture.
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Page 8: This Unit
∫ Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content, and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly. -
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Contents Setup Accessories..........11 Quick Guide..........12 [1] Using the menu screen ..... 38 Using the quick menu ....39 Preparation [2] Using the Setup Menu ....40 [3] Using with the remote Before using control......... 47 [1] Parts identification and Operation of direction buttons/ handling ........ - Page 10 [2] Various playback functions ..84 With a PC Playing back motion pictures/ still pictures by date ..... 84 Before using Face Highlight Playback/ [1] What you can do with a PC..108 Highlight Playback/ End User License Agreement..110 Intelligent Scene Selection...
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Page 11: Accessories
Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as of Apr. 2010. These may be subject to change. Battery pack VW-VBG130 AC adaptor VSK0697 AC cable K2CA2CA00025 DC cable K2GJYDC00004... -
Page 12: Quick Guide
Quick Guide ∫ Charging the battery 1) Open the LCD monitor. ≥ Check that the access lamp has gone off. 2) Open the SD card/terminal cover and Charging lamp insert (remove) the SD card into (from) [CHARGE] A the card slot. ... -
Page 13: How To Use The Touch Screen
To turn off the unit ∫ Language selection 1) Press the MENU button, then touch [SETUP] # [LANGUAGE]. 2) Touch [English]. ∫ Recording motion pictures B The status indicator goes off. 1) Change the mode to 2) Open the LCD monitor. ∫... - Page 14 ∫ Motion picture/Still picture (Motion picture playback) Playback/Pause 1/;: playback Rewind playback 1) Change the mode to Fast forward playback 2) Touch the play mode select icon A. Stops the playback and shows ∫: the thumbnails. Displays the direct playback bar. (l 81) (Still picture playback) Slide show (playback of the still...
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Page 15: Preparation
Battery release lever [BATT] (l 19) Battery holder (l 19) DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 21) ≥ Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VW-AD21PP-K; optional). 10 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 94, 11 USB terminal [... - Page 16 21 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 26) ≥ It can open up to 90o. 22 23 24 25 26 ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction. Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.
- Page 17 28 Status indicator (l 24) 28 29 30 29 Photoshot button [ ] (l 31) 30 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode) (l 49) Thumbnail display switch [ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In Playback Mode) (l 37) 31 Internal microphones 32 Mode switch (l 25)
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Page 18: Setup
Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products. -
Page 19: Inserting/Removing The Battery
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 11, 20, 145). ≥ 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 20: Charging And Recording Time
Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60% Battery model number Maximum Actual Charging Recording [Voltage/Capacity continuous recordable time mode (minimum)] recordable time time 1080/60p, 1 h 40 min Supplied battery/ VW-VBG130 (optional) 2 h 35 min HG, HX, [7.2 V/1250 mAh] 1 h 45 min... -
Page 21: Connecting To The Ac Outlet
≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you can use for this unit. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use. ≥ If the actual remaining time exceeds 9 hours 59 minutes, the indication will stay green and will not change until the remaining time falls below 9 hours 59 minutes. -
Page 22: Recording To A Card
Preparation Recording to a card Setup This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is compatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards. When using an SDHC memory card/SDXC memory card with other equipment, check the equipment is compatible with these memory cards. -
Page 23: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card
Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 45) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. -
Page 24: Turning The Unit On/Off
Preparation Turning the unit on/off Setup You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor. Turning the unit on and off with the power button Press the power button to turn on the unit To turn off the unit ... -
Page 25: Selecting A Mode
Preparation Selecting a mode Setup Change the mode to recording or playback. Operate the mode switch to change the mode to Motion Picture Recording Mode (l 29) Still Picture Recording Mode (l 31) Playback Mode (l 35, 80) VQT2U72... -
Page 26: Adjusting Lcd Monitor
Preparation Adjusting LCD monitor Setup How to use the touch screen ≥ Do not touch on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens. You can operate by directly touching the ≥ Perform the touch screen calibration when LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger. -
Page 27: Setting Date And Time
Preparation 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 28: Basic
Basic Before recording Recording/ Playback ∫ Basic camera positioning 1 Hold the unit with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. 3 It is convenient to use the Sub-recording Start/Stop button A when holding the unit at waist level. -
Page 29: Recording Motion Pictures
Basic Recording motion Recording/ Playback pictures Change the mode to Open the LCD monitor. Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. A When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording. ≥... -
Page 30: Motion Pictures
∫ Screen indications in the Motion Picture Recording Mode A Recording mode 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 0h00m00s B Remaining time left for recording R 1h20m R 1h20m R 1h20m (When the remaining time is less than 1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes red.) C Recording time elapsed Each time the unit is put into recording pause, the counter display will be reset... -
Page 31: Recording Still Pictures
Basic Recording still pictures Recording/ Playback Change the mode to Open the LCD monitor. Press the button halfway. (For Auto focus only) Press the button fully. Focus indication: A Focus indication ± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing ¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful. -
Page 32: Recording Still Pictures In Motion Picture Recording Mode
∫ About the screen indications in ∫ About the focusing area Still Picture Recording When there is a contrasting object ahead or behind the subject in the focus area, the subject may not be focused. If so, move the MEGA contrasting object out of the focus area. -
Page 33: Intelligent Auto Mode
Basic Intelligent Auto Mode Recording/ Playback The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. /MANUAL Intelligent auto/Manual button Press this button to switch Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode. ≥ Please refer to page 76 for details about Manual Mode. -
Page 34: Auto Focus
≥ Optical Image Stabilizer function (l 50) is set to Active Mode/ON in all modes. ≥ Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions, such as when faces are of certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used. ≥... -
Page 35: Motion Picture/Still Picture Playback
Basic Motion picture/Still Recording/ Playback picture playback Change the mode to Touch the play mode select icon A. Touch [VIDEO/SD CARD] or [PICTURE/SD CARD]. A [VIDEO/SD CARD] B [PICTURE/SD CARD] Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back. - Page 36 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. A Operation icon 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 0h00m00s ≥ Touch to display/not-display the operation icon. Motion picture playback Still picture playback Playback/Pause Slide show (playback of the still 1/;: 1/;: Rewind playback pictures in numerical order) Fast forward playback start/pause.
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Page 37: Motion Picture Compatibility
∫ Change the thumbnail display ∫ Speaker volume adjustment While the thumbnail is displayed, the Operate the volume lever or the adjust zoom thumbnail display changes in the following buttons to adjust the speaker volume during order if the zoom lever or adjust zoom motion picture playback. -
Page 38: Setup
Basic Using the menu screen Setup Press the MENU button. Touch the desired item to enter the setting. Touch the top menu A. Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to exit the menu Touch the submenu B. setting. ∫ About guide display After touching , touching the submenus... -
Page 39: Using The Quick Menu
Using the quick menu This allows quick setting of some of the menus. Press the Q.MENU button. The following menus can be set. Touch the desired menu. ≥ The items displayed differ depending on the position of the mode switch or settings. Icon Function Page... -
Page 40: Using The Setup Menu
Basic Using the Setup Menu Setup ≥ The items displayed differ depending on the position or settings of the mode switch. Select the menu. : [SETUP] # desired setting [DISPLAY] [OFF]/[ON] The screen indications are selected as [OFF] [ON] shown in the illustration. ≥... -
Page 41: Date Format
≥ When the home region is set for the first time, the screen for selecting home/travel destination appears after setting the home region successively. If the home region has already been set once, execute the menu operation for Step 1. (Only when setting the region of your ... -
Page 42: Quick Start] [Off]/[On
[QUICK POWER ON] [OFF]/[ON] The unit is put into recording pause approx. 1 second when the unit is turned on with the mode set to ≥ Depending on the recording conditions, start time may be longer than 1 second in Still Picture Recording Mode. - Page 43 [REMOTE CONTROL] [OFF]/[ON] Please refer to page 47. [REC LAMP] [OFF]/[ON] The recording lamp lights up during recording and flashes when the unit receives a signal from the remote control or when the Self-timer is counting down. When this is set to [OFF], it does not light during recording.
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Page 44: Hdmi Resolution
[LCD SET] It adjusts brightness and color density on the LCD monitor. ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. Touch [ LCD SET Touch the desired setting item. [BRIGHTNESS]: Brightness of the LCD monitor [COLOR]: Color level of the LCD monitor Touch to adjust settings. -
Page 45: Format Card
[FORMAT CARD] Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. (l 100, 108) ≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen. ≥... -
Page 46: Demo Mode] [Off]/[On
[DEMO MODE] [OFF]/[ON] This item is used to start the unit demonstration. (Only when the mode is at the position) If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [ON] when there is no SD card inserted, the demonstration automatically starts. If any operation takes place, the demonstration is canceled. However if no operations take place for approx. -
Page 47: Using With The Remote Control
Basic Using with the remote Setup control Select the menu. 11 OK button [OK] * means that these buttons function in the : [SETUP] # same manner as the corresponding [REMOTE CONTROL] # [ON] buttons on the unit. Remove the insulation sheet A before using. -
Page 48: Operation Of Direction Buttons/Ok Button
Dispose of used batteries according to SKIP STOP SKIP the manufacturer’s instructions. MENU Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. CR2025 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Caution: Battery may explode if ≥ Selected item will become yellow. mistreated. -
Page 49: Advanced
Advanced Zoom in/out function Recording (Advanced) The maximum optical zoom ratio is 12k. The default setting of the [ZOOM MODE] is [i.Zoom 18k]. It can be extended to a maximum of 18k during Motion Picture Recording Mode. (l 60) ¬ Change the mode to Zoom lever/Adjust zoom buttons T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) -
Page 50: Optical Image Stabilizer Function
Advanced Optical Image Stabilizer Recording (Advanced) Function Optical Image Stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as much. ¬ Change the mode to Optical image stabilizer button O.I.S. Pressing the button changes the Optical image stabilizer setting. (Motion Picture Recording Mode) # OFF (Still Picture Recording Mode) -
Page 51: Af/Ae Tracking
Advanced AF/AE tracking Recording (Advanced) It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen. The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking) ¬ Change the mode to Touch ∫... -
Page 52: 1080/60P Recording
Advanced 1080/60p recording Recording (Advanced) This is a 1080/60p (1920k1080/60 progressive) recording mode that can record in maximum quality*. * This means the highest quality for this unit. ¬ Change the mode to 1080 1080/60p button To set to 1080/60p recording mode, press and hold the button until displayed. -
Page 53: Recording Functions Of Operation Icons
Advanced Recording functions of Recording (Advanced) operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. ¬ Change the mode to Touch to display the (e.g. Backlight compensation) operation icons on the screen. Select an operation icon. ≥... -
Page 54: Intelligent Contrast Control
Fade When you start recording, the image/audio gradually (Fade in) appears. (Fade in) When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually disappears. (Fade out) ≥ The Fade setting is canceled when the recording stops. ∫ To select the color for Fade in/out (Fade out) : [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOR] # [WHITE] or [BLACK]... -
Page 55: Smile Shot
Smile shot When a smiling face is detected during motion picture recording, the unit automatically records a still picture. The icon changes each time it is touched. (ON) # (Face Recognition) # OFF The unit records a still picture on detecting a smiling face. Still pictures are only recorded when the face of a person registered using Face Recognition (l 62) is detected. - Page 56 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. Each time the ß icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order: ß...
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Page 57: Backlight Compensation
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 (Records after 10 seconds) # Ø2 (Records after 2 seconds) # setting canceled ≥... -
Page 58: Tele Macro
Tele macro A more impressive image can be obtained by focusing on the object only in close-up and shading off the background. ≥ The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 70 cm (28q). ≥ If the magnification is 12k or less, then it is automatically set to 12k. ≥... -
Page 59: Recording Functions Of Menus
Advanced Recording functions of Recording (Advanced) menus [SCENE MODE] When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. ≥ Change the mode to : [RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting [OFF]: Cancel the setting 5Sports: To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback... -
Page 60: Zoom Mode
≥ (Fireworks) ≥ (Night scenery/Night portrait) j The shutter speed is 1/30. j The shutter speed is 1/2 or more in Still j Image may get washed out when Picture Recording Mode. recorded in bright surroundings. j Using a tripod is recommended. ≥... -
Page 61: Time Lapse Rec
[TIME LAPSE REC] A scene that moves slowly for long period of time is recorded frame by frame with an interval, and is recorded as a short time motion picture. A frame is recorded with a set recording interval. 30 frames will make up motion picture of 1 second. ≥... -
Page 62: Face Recog
[DIGITAL CINEMA] Use this function to record an image with vivid color, like an image on a movie film. ≥ Change the mode to ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 76) ≥ Set the Recording mode to HA or HG. (l 60) : [RECORD SETUP] # [DIGITAL CINEMA] # [ON] ≥... -
Page 63: Registering A Face For Face Recognition
∫ Registering a face for face recognition [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [SAVE] ≥ Up to a maximum of 6 people can be registered. Align the person’s face with the guide. ≥ Take a picture of the persons face from the front, ensuring that their hair does not hide the outline of their face, their eyes or their eyebrows. -
Page 64: Changing The Information Of A Registered Person
∫ Changing the information of a registered person Select the menu. [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [EDIT] Touch the desired item to enter the setting. ≥ Up to 3 face shots can be registered. To additionally register or to change/delete the registered face shots, touch the face shot. -
Page 65: Face Framing
[NAME DISPLAY] When a registered person is detected by face recognition during recording, the name registered for that person is displayed. ≥ Change the mode to : [RECORD SETUP] # [NAME DISPLAY] # desired number [OFF]/[1]/[2]/[3] ≥ Displayed name will disappear after a while. ≥... -
Page 66: Auto Slow Shtr
[AGS] If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position while recording motion pictures, it is automatically put into recording pause. ≥ Change the mode to : [RECORD SETUP] # [AGS] # [ON] ≥ The AGS function may activate and cause the unit to pause the recording if you are recording a subject right above or right below you. -
Page 67: Shooting Guide
[SHOOTING GUIDE] Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly. ≥ Change the mode to : [RECORD SETUP] # [SHOOTING GUIDE] # [ON] When “CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST.” appears, move the unit slowly while recording. ≥ Set to [OFF] to turn off the message indication. ≥... -
Page 68: Mic Level
[MIC LEVEL] When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted. ≥ Change the mode to ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 76) Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting [AUTO]: AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically. -
Page 69: Picture Adjust
[PICTURE ADJUST] Adjust the quality of the image while recording. Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image. ≥ Change the mode to ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 76) Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [PICTURE ADJUST] Touch the desired setting items. - Page 70 [LUMINANCE] Displays the luminance level of the center of the screen (luminance display frame) in %. It makes the adjustment of the brightness of the object easier, by checking the luminance level of the object, when recording same object in different surroundings. Adjust the brightness using [IRIS].
- Page 71 [HISTOGRAM] A graph with brightness as horizontal axis and number of pixels at that brightness as vertical axis is displayed. It is possible to determine the exposure of the whole image by looking at the distribution in the graph. Adjust the brightness using [IRIS]. (l 78) ≥...
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Page 72: Picture Size
[PICTURE SIZE] The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing. ≥ Change the mode to : [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting ≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. (l 39) ≥... -
Page 73: Aspect Ratio
[QUALITY] Selecting the picture quality. ≥ Change the mode to : [PICTURE] # [QUALITY] # desired setting Still pictures with a high picture quality are recorded. Priority is given to the number of still pictures recorded. Still pictures are recorded in normal picture quality. - Page 74 [HI-SPEED BURST] Recording is done continuously at the rate of 60 still pictures per second. Use this function to record an object with fast movement. ≥ Change the mode to Select the menu. (Only when [Record] is selected in step 3) Touch [REC ALL] or [SELECT].
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Page 75: Af Assist Lamp
[AF ASSIST LAMP] Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. ≥ Change the mode to ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 76) : [PICTURE] # [AF ASSIST LAMP] # [AUTO] ≥... -
Page 76: Manual Recording
Advanced Manual recording Recording (Advanced) ¬ Change the mode to Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. appears on the screen. ≥ /MANUAL FOCUS SHTR IRIS Focus (l 79) FOCUS White balance (l 77) Manual shutter speed (l 78) SHTR Aperture adjustment (l 78) IRIS... -
Page 77: White Balance
White balance Automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 76) Touch [WB]. ∫... -
Page 78: Manual Shutter Speed/Iris Adjustment
Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Iris: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 76) Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS]. Manual shutter speed adjustment ≥... -
Page 79: Manual Focus Adjustment
Manual focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus. ≥ Change the mode to ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 76) (When MF assist function is used) The in-focus area is displayed in blue. The Select the menu. -
Page 80: Playback (Advanced)
Advanced Playback Operations Playback (Advanced) Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 35. Playback operation Playback display Operating steps Touch 5 during playback to fast forward. (Touch 6 to rewind.) ≥ The fast forward/rewind speed Fast forward/ increases if you touch 5/6 again. -
Page 81: Creating Still Picture From Motion Picture
Playback Playback display Operating steps operation 1) Touch 1 to display the direct playback bar A. During Playback 2) Touch the direct playback bar. ≥ The playback is paused and the image is skipped until the position you Direct playback touched. -
Page 82: Highlight&Time Frame Index
Highlight&Time frame index An image of one scene is displayed as a thumbnail at set search condition. Scene can be played back from any midway point of the scene you wish to see. ≥ Operate the zoom lever or the adjust zoom buttons to side and change over the thumbnail display to Highlight&Time frame index. -
Page 83: Resuming The Previous Playback
Resuming the previous playback If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was stopped. : [VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON] If playback of a motion picture is stopped, appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped scene. -
Page 84: Various Playback Functions
Advanced Various playback Playback (Advanced) functions Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. Touch the date select icon. A Date select icon Touch the playback date. -
Page 85: Face Highlight Playback/Highlight Playback/Intelligent Scene Selection
Face Highlight Playback/Highlight Playback/Intelligent Scene Selection A part can be extracted and played back even when not set to normal playback. Touch Touch the desired playback mode. [FACE HIGHLIGHT]: Giving priority to the parts with detected faces, the part that was recognized as clearly recorded is extracted from a long recording, and it can be played back in a short time with music added. -
Page 86: Priority Setting
≥ Playing back of all the scenes returns if the unit is turned off or the mode is changed. (Highlight playback) ≥ Highlight playback cannot be performed with interval-recorded motion pictures. (l 61) (Intelligent scene selection) ≥ Up to 9 sections can be skipped for a single scene. ≥... - Page 87 ∫ Playback time setting Touch the playback time to set. ≥ The playback time of [AUTO] is a maximum of approx. 5 minutes. ≥ Playback time may become shorter than the setting, or it may not even play back if the part recognized as clearly recorded is short.
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Page 88: Changing The Playback Settings And Playing Back The Slide Show
Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show Touch Touch the desired item. [DATE SETUP]: Select the date to be played back. [SLIDE INTERVAL]: Selects the interval between still pictures at playback. [MUSIC SELECT]: Select the music to be played on playback. (When [DATE SETUP] is selected) Touch the playback date. -
Page 89: Editing
Advanced Deleting scenes/still Editing pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ¬ Change the mode to To delete by confirming images being played back Press the button while scenes or still 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 0h00m00s... - Page 90 ≥ You can also delete scenes by pressing the MENU button, selecting [EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT]. ≥ You can also delete still pictures by pressing the MENU button, selecting [PICT. SETUP] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT]. ≥...
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Page 91: Dividing A Scene To Partially Delete
Dividing a scene to partially delete To delete an unnecessary portion of a scene, first divide the scene and then delete the unnecessary portion. ≥ Change the mode to and touch the Play mode select icon to select desired media to divide a scene. (l 35) Select the menu. -
Page 92: Deleting Personal Information
Deleting personal information Deletes face recognition information from scenes in which faces were recognized. ≥ Change the mode to Select the menu. : [VIDEO SETUP] # [DELETE PERSONAL INFO] Touch the desired scenes with personal information to be deleted. appears at scenes for which faces were recognized. Touch one of the scenes where ≥... -
Page 93: Dpof Setting
Advanced 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. ¬ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon to select [PICTURE/SD CARD]. -
Page 94: With A Tv
≥ Use the supplied AV multi cable. Check the output settings when connecting the component terminal or the video terminal with the AV multi cable. (l 97) ≥ Use of the following Panasonic HDMI mini cables is recommended to connect the unit to the HDMI terminal. - Page 95 ≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). ≥ Do not use any other AV multi cables except the supplied one. ≥ When connecting to the component terminal of the TV, the yellow plug of the AV multi cable is not required.
- Page 96 HDMI mini details.) cable, AV multi cable. Refer to the following support site for information about Panasonic TVs with an SD card slot for playing back your pictures. http://panasonic.net/ ≥ It may not be possible to play back scenes on the TV depending on the recording mode.
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Page 97: Connecting With A Hdmi Mini Cable
Connecting with a HDMI mini cable Select the desired method of HDMI output. : [SETUP] # [HDMI RESOLUTION] # [AUTO]/[1080p]/[1080i]/[480p] ≥ [AUTO] determines the output resolution automatically based on information from the connected TV. If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method [1080p], [1080i] or [480p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV. -
Page 98: Playback Using Viera Link (Hdavi Control )
≥ VIERA Link is a new name for EZ Sync ≥ This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. - Page 99 ≥ 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 100: Copy/Dubbing
(supplied with DVD burner). 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/VW-BN2. ∫ About discs that can be used for copying Disc type... - Page 101 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with DVD burner) to the DVD burner. ≥ You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit. Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner).
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Page 102: Copying To Discs
Copying to discs ≥ You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc. (You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM.) ≥ You cannot copy motion pictures together with still pictures or motion pictures in a different picture quality (AVCHD picture quality and conventional normal picture quality) to the same disc. -
Page 103: Important Notice
∫ About recording formats when copying motion pictures [AVCHD] ([HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE]): The scenes recorded in 1080/60p by this unit will be copied after converting to AVCHD picture quality. Normal scenes will be copied as high definition picture quality as recorded. ≥ When copying scenes recorded in 1080/60p, select the recording picture quality ([HA]/ [HG]/[HX]/[HE]). - Page 104 Approximate time for copying to a disc To copy motion pictures to the full capacity of a disc Copy time Disc type [AVCHD] [Standard] ([XP]) [Standard] ([SP]) Approx. DVD-RAM 50 min to 80 min DVD-RW Approx. Approx. Approx. 35 min to 75 min 90 min to 120 min 135 min to 180 min Approx.
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Page 105: Playing Back The Copied Disc
≥ The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. ≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable while copying. Also, do not shake this unit or the DVD burner. ≥... -
Page 106: Managing The Copied Disc
Managing the copied disc ≥ Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (l 101) ∫ Formatting discs This is for initializing DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and +RW discs. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased. -
Page 107: Dubbing Images Onto Other Video Devices
Copy/Dubbing Dubbing images onto With this unit/other products other video devices 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 108: With A Pc
With a PC What you can do with a Before using HD Writer AE 2.1 You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu-ray discs (BD), DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer AE 2.1, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM. - Page 109 ≥ Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device cannot be written to the software supplied with this unit. To write motion picture data recorded with the Panasonic High Definition Video Camera sold previously, use the HD Writer supplied with the unit.
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Page 110: End User License Agreement
Software Licensee (collectively “Software”), but all will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic or any of its distributors will not be liable for applicable rights to patents, copyrights,... -
Page 111: Operating Environment
With a PC 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 BD/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a BD/DVD.) ≥... - Page 112 Display High Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended) Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (1280k1024 pixels or more recommended) Windows Vista/Windows 7: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card (DirectX 10 recommended) Windows XP: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card Compatible with DirectDraw overlay ™...
- Page 113 ∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) IBM PC/AT compatible PC Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista Business Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2...
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Page 114: Setup
≥ The following screen is displayed automatically. Click [Run setup.exe] # [Continue]. ≥ If the following screen is not displayed automatically, select [Start] # [Computer] (or double-click on [Computer] on the desktop), and then double-click [PANASONIC]. Click [Next]. Read the [End User License Agreement], then place a check beside [I accept the terms of the license agreement] if you agree to them and click [Next]. -
Page 115: Control Panel
When installation is complete, some notes will appear. Check the contents, then close the window. Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], then click [Finish]. The PC must be rebooted for the application to work. ∫ Uninstalling HD Writer AE 2.1 Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require. -
Page 116: Connecting To A Pc
≥ When HD Writer AE 2.1 is not installed, a USB function selection screen will appear. Touch [PC]. When you select an option other than [PC], reconnect the USB cable. ≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html VQT2U72... -
Page 117: To Disconnect Usb Cable Safely
≥ When the unit is connected to a PC, it cannot be turned off. Disconnect the USB cable, before turning this unit off. ≥ Do not disconnect the USB cable or the AC adaptor while the access lamp is on or card access icon ( ) appears on the unit screen. -
Page 118: About The Pc Display
About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognized as an external drive. ≥ Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [Computer]. The following data will be recorded. We recommend using HD Writer AE 2.1 1 Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG to copy or write back motion picture data. -
Page 119: Using With A Pc
If you log on with a user name for a guest user account, the software cannot be used. (On the PC) Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer AE 2.1] # [HD Writer AE]. ≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software. -
Page 120: If Using Mac
With a PC If using Mac Using with a PC ≥ HD Writer AE 2.1 is not available for Mac. ≥ iMovie’09 supported. For details about iMovie’09, please contact Apple Inc. ≥ 1080/60p scenes cannot be imported to a Mac. ≥... -
Page 121: Others
Others Indications Indications ∫ Recording indications ¥/; (Red) Recording ; (Green) Recording pause Motion Picture Recording Mode PRE-REC (l 54) PRE-REC 0h00m00s 1h30m Interval Recording (l 61) R 1h20m 1920 Manual Mode (l 76) 1/100 99 99% OPEN Intelligent Auto Mode (l 33) 12:34PM Operation icon is displayed/ NOV 15 2010... -
Page 122: Playback Indications
∫ Playback indications Smile Shot (l 55) Microphone Level (l 68) /7/8/9/:/ 1/;/5/ Backlight Compensation D/E/;1/2; (l 57) Display during playback (l 35, 80) Soft Skin Mode (l 57) Operation icon is displayed/ Tele Macro (l 58) not displayed. (l 35) Fade (White), Fade (Black) 0h00m00s Playback Time (l 35) - Page 123 ∫ Indication of connection to other devices Accessing the card (l 117) ∫ Confirmatory indications –– (Time The built-in battery is low. display) (l 27) Warning recording yourself (l 26) ∫ Confirmatory indications when a DVD burner is connected Disc Playback (l 105) Scene copied in [Standard]([XP]) Scene copied in [Standard]([SP]) Disc type (l 100)
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Page 124: Messages
≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l 18) If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, remove the battery and then insert it again. If the message appears even after repeating this several times, this unit needs repair. -
Page 125: About Recovery
About recovery If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear and a repair is performed. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.) SOME SCENES NEED REPAIRING. PLAY SCENES TO BE REPAIRED. (IRREPARABLE SCENES WILL BE DELETED.) ≥ The above message is displayed when abnormal management information is detected when the scenes are displayed in thumbnail. -
Page 126: Troubleshooting
Others Troubleshooting Problem Check points This unit cannot be ≥ Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently turned on. charged. (l 18) ≥ In cold places, the battery using time becomes This unit does not stay shorter. on long enough. ≥... - Page 127 Problem Check points Item other than the ≥ Calibrate the touch screen. (l 45) touched one is selected. The remote control ≥ [REMOTE CONTROL] of the [SETUP] is [OFF]. does not function. (l 47) ≥ The button-type battery of the remote control may have run out.
- Page 128 Problem Check points ≥ Please read the operating instructions of your TV Although this unit is correctly connected to and select the channel that matches the input used a TV, images cannot for the connection. be seen. ≥ Change the [TV ASPECT] setting to match the aspect ratio of the TV.
- Page 129 Problem Check points Object seems to be ≥ Object seems to be warped slightly when the object warped. moves across the image very fast, but this is because the unit is using MOS for the image sensor. This is not a malfunction. White round spots like ≥...
- Page 130 Problem Check points ≥ After re-inserting the SD card into the unit, reconnect When connected by the USB cable, this the supplied USB cable. unit is not detected by ≥ Select another USB terminal on the PC. the PC. ≥ Check the operating environment. (l 111) ≥...
- Page 131 ∫ 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.
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Page 132: Cautions For Use
Others Cautions for use Make sure to use the supplied cords and About this unit cables. If you use optional accessories, use the cords and the cables supplied The unit and the SD card become warm with them. during use. This is not a malfunction. Do not extend the cords and the cables. -
Page 133: About The Battery
Do not use the unit for surveillance About the battery purposes or other business uses. ≥ This unit was designed for consumer The battery used in this unit is a intermittent use. It was not intended for rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is continuous use, or for any industrial or susceptible to humidity and temperature and commercial application resulting in... -
Page 134: About The Ac Adaptor
Prepare spare batteries when going out About the AC adaptor for recording. ≥ Prepare batteries enough to last for 3 to 4 ≥ If the temperature of the battery is times the period you are planning to extremely high or extremely low, charging record for. -
Page 135: Lcd Monitor
About the SD card LCD monitor When disposing of or giving away the SD ≥ When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it card, note that: with a soft cloth such as eye glass cleaner. ≥ Formatting and deletion of this unit or ≥... -
Page 136: About Condensation
It should be noted before use that ≥ When a cold room has been warmed up Panasonic does not accept any quickly. responsibility for direct or indirect ≥ When cool wind from an air conditioner is problems which occur as the result of the directly blown onto this unit. -
Page 137: About Copyright
LLC. mentioned in these instructions are ≥ “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and trademarks of the manufacturers who Sony Corporation. developed the system or product ≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby concerned. -
Page 138: Recording Modes/Approximate Recordable Time
Others Recording modes/approximate recordable time ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. Recording mode 1080/60p Picture size 1920k1080 1920k1080 1920k1080 1920k1080 1920k1080 4 GB 19 min 30 min 40 min 1 h 30 min 8 GB 40 min 1 h 20 min... -
Page 139: Number Of Recordable Pictures
Others Number of recordable pictures ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. (In Still Picture Recording Mode) Aspect ratio 12.2 Picture size 4032k3024 3200k2400 2560k1920 640k480 Picture quality 512 MB 3600 6100 1 GB 7400 12000 2 GB 1200 15000 25000 4 GB... - Page 140 Aspect ratio 16:9 13.3 Picture size 4864k2736 3840k2160 3072k1728 Picture quality 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 1100 4 GB 1420 1420 2200 8 GB 1100 1700 1700 2800 2800 4500 SD card 16 GB 2200 3400 3400 5600 5600 9000 24 GB 3300...
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Page 141: Specifications
Others Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 7.2 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording: 5.8 W Signal system 1080/60p, 1080/60i Recording format 1080/60p: Original format HA/HG/HX/HE: AVCHD format compliant Image sensor 1/4.1z 3MOS image sensor Total: 3050 Kk3... - Page 142 White balance Auto tracking white balance system adjustment Standard illumination 1,400 lx Minimum required Approx. 1.6 lx (1/30 in Low light mode) illumination Approx. 1 lx with the Color night rec function AV multi connector Component video out put level: video output level 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h Pb: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h...
- Page 143 Motion pictures Recording media SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant) SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant) SDXC Memory Card (exFAT system compliant) Refer to page 22 for details on SD cards usable in this unit. Compression MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Recording mode and 1080/60p: Approx.
- Page 144 AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source: AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 19 W DC output: DC 9.3 V, 1.2 A (Unit operation) DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery charging) Dimensions 92 mm (W)k33 mm (H)k61 mm (D) [3.6 q (W)k1.3 q (H)k2.4 q (D)] Mass (Weight) Approx.
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Page 145: Optional Accessories
Others 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 VW-VBG6 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack ≥ The battery pack holder kit/ VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary. - Page 146 Accessory No. Figure Description VW-SK12PP Shoe adaptor RP-SDP16GU1K Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDP12GU1K Class 4 12 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDP08GU1K Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDP04GU1K Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDP02GU1K Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card RP-SDW64GU1K Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card...
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Page 147: Attaching The Battery Pack
∫ Attaching the battery pack ∫ Attaching the conversion lens/ holder kit filter kit To use the VW-VBG6 for this unit, the Attach the wide conversion lens battery pack holder kit/VW-VH04 (optional) (VW-W4607H; optional), the wide end is required. conversion lens (VW-WE08H; optional), ND filter or MC protector of the Filter kit ... -
Page 148: Accessory Order Form (For Usa And Puerto Rico Customers)
THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 VQT2U72... -
Page 149: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a. And Puerto Rico)
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it... - Page 150 Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com Or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
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Page 151: Index
Index ∫ Numerics ∫ E ....52 ..... . .41 1080/60p recording Economy . - Page 152 ∫ M ∫ S ....79 ....59 Manual focus Scene mode .
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Page 153: Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Española Para El Uso Rápido
Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Guía española para el uso rápido ∫ Carga de la batería Testigo de acceso [ACCESS] A ≥ Cuando la unidad accede a la tarjeta Luz indicadora de SD, se enciende la lámpara de acceso. carga [CHARGE] A ... - Page 154 Encendido y apagado del monitor LCD ∫ Cómo usar la pantalla táctil El dispositivo se enciende al abrir el monitor Puede actuar directamente tocando el LCD, y se apaga al cerrarlo. monitor LCD (pantalla táctil) con el dedo. Para encender el dispositivo Es más sencillo utilizar el lápiz electrónico (suministrado) para operaciones detalladas ...
- Page 155 5) Seleccione la operación de reproducción ∫ Grabación de fotografía tocando el icono de operación. 1) Cambie el modo a 2) Abra el monitor LCD. 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 3) Presione por completo el botón para tomar la fotografía. A Icono de funcionamiento (Reproducción de películas) Reproducción/Pausa 1/;:...
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