User manual PANASONIC HDCSD100P

Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Model No. HDC-SD100P/PC 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 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 Things You Should Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the right. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera information source. Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No. Safety Precautions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION! DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 2 VQT1T64 THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic 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. HDC-SD100P THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. VQT1T64 3 Batteries 1 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. Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects. Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire. 2 Button-type battery (Lithium battery) Insert with poles aligned. Do not touch the terminals (i and j) with metal objects. Do not recharge, disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire. Keep out of reach of children If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor. Warning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble. Do not heat the batteries above the following temperatures or incinerate. Button-type battery 60 oC (140 oF) Battery pack 60 oC (140 oF) AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. But In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120V AC power supply only. When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration. When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125V, ensure the cord you use is suited to the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the AC adaptor. Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adaptor or AC cord set. Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units. U.S.A./CANADA 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. This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material ­ special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. 4 VQT1T64 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. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. VQT1T64 5 Precautions USE & LOCATION WARNING TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your camera and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the power supply or operate your camera if it gets wet. Your camera has been designed for outdoor use, however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee. This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your camera. Do not attempt to disassemble this unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Unplug your camera from the power supply before cleaning. AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD. CARE TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA ... Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your camera body. TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch the surface of the lens with your hand. Use a commercial camera lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating. TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR CAMERA ... Before handling your camera, make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products, such as suntan lotion, as it may damage the finish. -If you see this symbolInformation on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. CAUTION DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS DO NOT LEAVE THE CAMERA WITH THE EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMERA TO EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ... Such as, in direct sunlight, inside a closed car, next to a heater, etc... This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your camera. AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may form on the SD card and inside the unit. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE. STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA ... Store and handle your camera in a manner that will not subject it to unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). Your camera contains a sensitive pick-up device which could be damaged by improper handling or storage. Indemnity concerning recording content The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this unit, its accessories or recordable media. 6 VQT1T64 IMPORTANT Carefully observe copyright laws Whatever you have recorded and created can be used for your personal entertainment only. Under copyright laws, other materials cannot be used without obtaining permission from the holders of the copyrights. Cards that you can use with this unit SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card 4 GB (or more) Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications. Refer to page 26 for more details on SD cards. For the purposes of these operating instructions SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are referred to as the "SD card". Functions that can be used for motion picture recording/motion picture playback are indicated by in these operating instructions. Functions that can be used for still picture recording/still picture playback are indicated by in these operating instructions. "HD Writer 2.6E for HDC" is referred to as the "HD Writer 2.6E". Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow, for example: l 00 HDAVI ControlTM is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. "x.v.Color" is trademark. LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH and DICOMAR is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG. Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows Vista® and DirectX® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation. IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation of the U.S. Intel®, CoreTM, Pentium® and Celeron® are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries. AMD AthlonTM is a trademark of the Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Apple, Mac OS is either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. PowerPC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned. This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and noncommercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard ("AVC Video") and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com. Licenses SDHC Logo is a trademark. "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" Logo are trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. and Sony Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and the High-Definition Multimedia Interface are the registered trademarks or trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. VIERA LinkTM is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. EZ SyncTM is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. VQT1T64 7 Contents Accessories ........................................ 10 Features .............................................. 11 Quick Guide ........................................ 12 Recording Recording (Basic) [1] Before recording ........................... Auto Ground-Directional Standby (AGS) .............................................. Quick start ....................................... Quick power on ............................... [2] Recording motion pictures .......... Recording modes/approximate recordable time ............................... PRE-REC ........................................ Shooting guide ................................ [3] Recording still pictures ................ Number of recordable pictures........ [4] Zoom in/out function .................... Digital zoom function....................... [5] Optical image stabilizer function .......................................... [6] Intelligent auto mode .................... 38 39 40 40 41 44 45 45 46 48 49 49 50 51 Preparation Before using [1] Parts identification and handling.......................................... 16 Remote control ................................ 20 Setup [1] Power supply ................................. Charging the battery ........................ Inserting/removing the battery ......... Charging and recording time ........... Connecting to the AC outlet............. [2] Preparation of SD cards................ Cards that you can use with this unit..................................... Inserting/removing an SD card ........ [3] Selecting a mode (Turning the unit on/off) ................ Turning the power on and off with the LCD monitor ....................... [4] Using the menu screen ................. Language selection ......................... Menu list .......................................... [5] Setting date and time .................... World time setting (Displaying the time of the travel destination) .... [6] Adjusting LCD monitor/ viewfinder....................................... LCD/EVF select switch .................... Increasing the brightness of the LCD monitor .............................. Adjusting the brightness and the color level .................................. Adjusting the viewfinder field of view...................................... Recording showing the contents to a partner ...................................... 22 22 23 24 25 26 26 27 28 28 29 30 30 33 34 35 35 35 35 36 36 Recording (Advanced) [1] Recording functions of operation icons ............................. Operation icons ............................... [2] Recording functions of menus .... [3] Recording manually by setting the menu ........................................ Scene mode .................................... Wind noise reduction....................... Microphone level ............................. Picture adjustment .......................... Zebra............................................... Luminance....................................... Histogram........................................ [4] Recording manually using the multi manual ring.................... Zoom operation ............................... Manual focus adjustment ................ White balance ................................. Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment....................................... 52 52 58 64 64 65 66 67 67 68 68 69 70 70 71 72 8 VQT1T64 Playback Playback [1] Motion picture playback ............... Creating still picture from motion picture .................................. Playing back motion pictures by date............................................. Intelligent scene selection ............... Repeat playback.............................. Resuming the previous playback..... [2] Still picture playback..................... Playing back still pictures by date.... 74 77 77 78 78 78 79 81 With a PC Before using [1] What you can do with a PC ........ 108 End User License Agreement ........ 110 [2] Operating environment................ 111 Setup [1] Installation .................................... 113 [2] Connection and recognition ....... 115 About the PC display...................... 116 Using with a PC [1] Starting HD Writer 2.6E................ 117 Reading the operating instructions of the software applications............ 117 [2] If using Macintosh........................ 118 Editing [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Deleting scenes/still pictures ....... Dividing a scene to delete ............ Protecting scenes/still pictures ... DPOF setting.................................. SD card management.................... Formatting ....................................... SD card information display............. 82 84 85 86 87 87 87 Others Indications [1] Indications ................................... 120 [2] Messages ..................................... 123 About recovery .............................. 124 With a TV [1] Watching Video/Pictures on your TV...................................... Connecting with a HDMI mini cable ................................................ Listening in 5.1 channel sound ........ Connecting with the component cable ................................................ Connecting with the AV cable .......... [2] Playback using VIERA LinkTM (HDAVI ControlTM)........................... 88 91 92 92 92 93 Helpful hints [1] Functions that cannot be used simultaneously ............................ 125 [2] Troubleshooting .......................... 127 Cautions for use............................... 135 Explanation of terms ....................... 138 Specifications................................... 140 Optional accessories....................... 143 Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers).................... 145 Request for Service Notice (USA Only) ........................................ 146 Limited Warranty (For USA Customers) ...................... 147 Customer Services Directory.......... 148 Warranty (For Canadian Customers).............. 149 Index.................................................. 150 Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Guía española para el uso rápido..................................... 152 Backup With other products [1] Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play back a disc ............... 96 Preparing for copying/playing back ................................................. 96 Copying to discs .............................. 98 Playing back the copied disc ......... 102 Managing the copied disc (Formatting, Auto protect, Displaying disc information)........... 103 [2] Dubbing images onto other video device ................................. 104 [3] With a printer (PictBridge) .......... 105 VQT1T64 9 Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. SDHC memory card (8 GB) (supplied only for HDC-SD100P) Battery pack VW-VBG130 AV cable K2KC4CB00027 Component cable K2KZ9DB00004 AC adaptor VSK0697 USB cable K2KYYYY00050 AC cable K2CA2CA00025 CD-ROM DC cable K2GJYDC00002 Remote control N2QAEC000023 Button-type battery CR2025 10 VQT1T64 Features Very clear high definition pictures This unit can record detailed high definition images to an SD card. High definition images (1920k1080)* A Number of available scan lines 1080 Standard images (720k480) B Number of available scan lines 480 High definition images High definition images have more than approximately 2 times the number of available scan lines and approximately 6 times* the number of pixels compared with standard images. The still pictures above are images for explanation purposes. * If the recording mode is HA/HG/HX. What is AVCHD? This is a format for recording and playing back highly detailed high definition images. Images are recorded based on the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 codec for compressing images and audio is recorded with the Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator. Since the recording method is different from an ordinary DVD video etc., the data is not compatible. Compatibility with other products With other products Watching Video/ Pictures on your TV (l 88 to 94) Available function Playback with the HDMI mini cable jPlayback using VIERA LinkTM (HDAVI ControlTM) (l 93) Playback with the component cable [1080i] Playback with the component cable [480i] Playback with the AV cable Using a DVD burner (l 96 to 103) What you can do with a PC (l 108 to 109) Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play back a disc jPlaying back the copied disc (l 102) Copying data to a PC and easy editing Writing data to DVD discs and SD cards Converting the motion picture data to MPEG2 Creating a DVD Video disc Dubbing images onto other video device (l 104) Dubbing images when connecting with the AV cable Standard images High definition images Standard images Picture quality High definition images VQT1T64 11 Quick Guide Charging the battery 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. Inserting/removing an SD card Inserting the battery Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure. A Insert the battery until it clicks and locks. How to turn on the power Turn on the power by turning the mode dial to or while pressing the lock release button A. Card access lamp [ACCESS] A When this unit is accessing the card, the access lamp lights up. 1) Open the LCD monitor. Check that the card access lamp has gone off. 2) Open the SD card cover by sliding the OPEN lever B. 3) Insert/remove the SD card. When inserting an SD card, face the label side C in the direction shown in the illustration and press it straight in as far as it will go. When removing the SD card, press the center of the SD card and then pull it straight out. 4) Securely close the SD card cover. Securely close it until it clicks. Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. Status indicator B Align with the mark C. To turn off the power, set the mode dial to OFF. 12 VQT1T64 Language selection 1) Press the MENU button, then select [LANGUAGE] and press the cursor button. 2) Select [English] and press the cursor button. Recording motion pictures 1) Rotate the mode dial to select . 2) Set the LCD/EVF select switch to LCD or EVF. Open the LCD monitor when it is set to LCD. 3) Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. Help mode The help mode explains the operation icons displayed. (Except headphone volume adjustment) Rotate the mode dial to select . 1) Press the cursor button to display the icon. 0h00m00s HG R1h20m 2) Move the cursor button right to select [ ]. Recording still pictures 1) Rotate the mode dial to select . 2) Set the LCD/EVF select switch to LCD or EVF. Open the LCD monitor when it is set to LCD. 3) Press the button fully to take the picture. 3) Move the cursor button up, left or right to select the desired icon. An explanation of the selected icon scrolls at the bottom of the screen. The indication changes each time the cursor button is moved down. When the help mode is used, functions cannot be set. To exit the Help mode Press the MENU button or select [END]. VQT1T64 13 Motion picture playback 1) Rotate the mode dial to select . 2) Select [ ] (motion picture playback) A with the cursor button. Still picture playback 1) Rotate the mode dial to select . 2) Select [ ] (still picture playback) A with the cursor button. 3) Select the scene to be played back and press the cursor button. 3) Select the still picture to be played back and press the cursor button. 4) Select the playback operation with the cursor button. 4) Select the playback operation with the cursor button. 1/;: 6: 5: : Playback/Pause Rewind playback Fast forward playback Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails. 1/;: Slide show (playback of the still pictures in numerical order) start/pause. 2;: Plays back the previous picture. ;1: Plays back the next picture. : Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails. 14 VQT1T64 Preparation Recording Playback Backup With a PC Others 16 22 Before using Setup VQT1T64 15 Before using 1 2 Parts identification and handling 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1 11 20 19 16 17 18 1 LCD monitor open 2 LCD monitor (l 35) Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow with your fingers. AV/ 14 15 12 13 Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. Speaker Optical image stabilizer button [ , O.I.S.] (l 50) 5 Delete button [ ] (l 82) 6 Cursor button Use the cursor button to select the recording functions and playback operations, and to operate the menu screen. 3 4 It can open up to 90o. It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the viewfinder. 1 Select by moving up, down, left, right. 2 Set by pressing the center. Menu screen operations (l 29) To select the recording functions (l 52 ,58) Playback operations (l 74) 16 VQT1T64 Intelligent auto button [iA] (l 51) PRE-REC button [PRE-REC] (l 45) Menu button [MENU] (l 29) Battery holder (l 23) DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 25) USB terminal [ ] (l 96, 105, 115) HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 88, 93) Audio-video/headphone output terminal [AV/ ] (l 31, 56, 88, 104) Use the AV cable (only the supplied cable) or headphones. Setup the [AV JACK] in the menu when the headphones are used. (l 31) 15 Component terminal [COMPONENT] (l 88) 16 Card access lamp [ACCESS] (l 27) 17 Card slot (l 27) 18 SD card cover (l 27) 19 SD card open lever [OPEN] (l 27) 20 Disc copy button [DISC COPY] (l 98, 101) 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 27 28 29 MIC 30 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Built-in flash (l 61) 28 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR) 29 Lens hood Rotate the lens hood counter-clockwise A to remove it. In order to attach it, place into slot B, and then rotate it clockwise C. 21 Lens cover recording mode. The lens cover opens in (l 28) 22 Multi manual ring (l 69) 23 Mode select switch [AUTO, MANUAL, FOCUS/ZOOM] (l 39, 64, 69) 24 Camera function button [CAM FUNC] (l 69) 25 Remote control sensor (l 21) 26 Recording lamp (l 30) When fitting the tele conversion lens (VW-T3714H; optional) or the wide conversion lens (VW-W3707H; optional), first remove the lens hood. Be careful about the following. When 2 lens accessories, such as the ND filter and tele conversion lens, are fitted and the zoom lever is pressed toward the W side, the 4 corners of an image will be darkened. (Vignetting) (When fitting 2 lens accessories, first remove the lens hood and then fit them.) 30 Microphone terminal [MIC] A compatible plug-in powered microphone can be used as an external microphone. Audio will be stereo (2 ch) with the external microphone input. Make sure that the microphone cable is out of the way from the lens so it will not be recorded in the images. When the unit is connected with the AC adaptor, sometimes noise may be heard depending on the microphone type. In this case, please switch to the battery for the power supply and the noise will stop. VQT1T64 17 37 38 39 40 36 35 34 33 32 31 42 31 32 33 34 35 Mode dial (l 28) Recording start/stop button (l 41) Status indicator (l 28) LCD/EVF select switch [EVF/LCD] (l 35) Viewfinder (l 35) 41 39 Accessory shoe The video DC light/VW-LDC103PP (optional) should be mounted here. Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the viewfinder screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. 36 Eyepiece corrector dial (l 36) 37 Photoshot button [ ] (l 46) 38 Zoom lever [W/T] (In recording mode) (l 49) Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback mode) (l 75) 40 Internal microphones (5.1 channel support) 18 VQT1T64 41 Grip belt Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand. 1 2 3 42 Flip the belt. Adjust the length. Replace the belt. Shoulder strap fixture 43 44 43 Battery release lever [BATTERY] (l 23) 44 Tripod receptacle This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional tripod. (For details on mounting the tripod, refer to the operating instructions for the tripod.) A Camera base VQT1T64 19 Remote control Install a button-type battery (supplied) 1 While pressing the stopper A, pull out the battery holder. Set the buttontype battery with its (i) mark facing upward and then put the battery holder back in place. 1 2 3 START/ PHOTO STOP EXT DISPLAY SHOT DATE/ TIME ZOOM 7 8 2 VOL SEARCH PLAY PAUSE STOP SEARCH STILL ADV SKIP MENU 4 5 6 STILL ADV SKIP ENTER 9 10 When the button-type battery runs down, replace it with a new battery (part number: CR2025). The battery should normally last about 1 year, however this depends on how frequently the unit is used. Keep the button-type battery out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. 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 mistreated. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. Photoshot button [ , PHOTO SHOT]* On-screen display button [EXT DISPLAY] (l 90) 3 Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (l 33) 4 Playback operation buttons (l 75) 5 Delete button [ ]* 6 Direction buttons [3,4,2,1] These buttons operate similar to how the cursor button moves up/down/right/left on the unit. 7 Recording start/stop button [START/ STOP]* 8 Zoom/volume buttons [ZOOM, VOL]* 9 Menu button [MENU]* 10 Enter button [ENTER] This button operates similar to pressing the cursor button on the unit. * means that these buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the unit. 1 2 CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. 20 VQT1T64 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. VQT1T64 21 Setup 1 Power supply About batteries that you can use with this unit The Panasonic battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6. VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6 come with a function to check whether the battery and unit can be safely used together. To use the VW-VBG6 for this unit, the battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is required. It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. 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. Charging the battery When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this unit. Important: If the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, then the battery will not charge. Remove the DC cable from the AC adaptor. Charging lamp [CHARGE] A Lights up: Charging (Battery charging time: l 24) Goes off: Charging completed Flashing: Make sure that the terminals of the battery or the AC adaptor are not exposed to dirt, foreign objects or dust, then reconnect them properly. (l 136) 1 2 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet. Insert the battery into the battery charger by aligning the arrows. 22 VQT1T64 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. Inserting/removing the battery Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure. Removing the battery Make sure to turn the mode dial to OFF and that the status indicator is turned off, and then remove by holding onto it taking care not to drop. Move the BATTERY lever in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove the battery when unlocked. A Install the battery with the terminal cover securely closed. B Insert the battery until it clicks and locks. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. VQT1T64 23 Charging and recording time Charging/Recording time Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60% When using the viewfinder (times in parentheses are when using the LCD monitor) Battery model number Supplied battery/ VW-VBG130 (optional) VW-VBG260 (optional) VW-VBG6 (optional)* Charging time Maximum continuously recordable time 2h (1 h 55 min) 3 h 45 min (3 h 30 min) 9 h 20 min (8 h 45 min) Actual recordable time 1 h 15 min (1 h 10 min) 2 h 20 min (2 h 10 min) 5 h 55 min (5 h 30 min) 2 h 35 min 4 h 40 min 9 h 25 min * The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary. These times are approximations. The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/ cold environments or a battery that has not been used for long time may be longer than normal. The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc. The recordable times will vary depending on the status of use. Be aware that the operating time of the battery will become shorter in low temperatures. We recommend charging a spare battery for use when recording. The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction. It is not necessary to wear down the battery completely before recharging. The battery can be recharged even if some capacity remains. Battery capacity indication The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. # # # # If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then will become red. If the battery discharges, then ( ) 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. The maximum amount of remaining battery capacity able to be indicated is 9 hours 59 minutes. 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. When turning the mode dial to switch modes, the time indication will turn off momentarily in order to recalculate the remaining battery capacity time. When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining battery capacity will not be shown. 24 VQT1T64 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. DC IN A DC output terminal B DC input terminal Insert the DC cable so the [ terminal. ] mark is pointing upward matching the [ ] mark of the DC input 1 2 3 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet. Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor. Connect the DC cable to the DC input terminal [DC IN]. VQT1T64 25 Setup 2 Preparation of SD cards This unit (an SDHC compatible device) is compatible with both SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards. You cannot use SDHC Memory Cards on devices that are only compatible with SD Memory Cards. When using an SDHC Memory Card on another device, confirm that the device supports the SDHC Memory Card. Cards that you can use with this unit Card type Capacity Motion picture recording We recommend using SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* or the following SD cards made by Panasonic for motion picture recording. Cannot be used. Cannot be guaranteed in operation. The recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording depending on the SD card you use. (l 43) RP-SDV01G RP-SDV02G, RP-SDM02G RP-SDV04G, RP-SDM04G RP-SDM06G RP-SDV08G RP-SDM12G RP-SDV16G RP-SDV32G Still picture recording SD Memory Card 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB Can be used. SDHC Memory Card 4 GB 6 GB 8 GB 12 GB 16 GB 32 GB * The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes. 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications. When the write-protect switch A on SD card is locked, no recording, deletion or editing will be possible on the card. Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Use this unit to format SD cards. (l 87) Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card may not be used on this unit. 32 26 VQT1T64 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. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Copy valuable data onto a PC, DVD disc etc. before proceeding with the formatting. (l 96, 108) Caution: When the SD card is removed while the card access lamp is lit, this unit may malfunction or the data recorded on the SD card may be lost. Card access lamp [ACCESS] A When this unit is accessing the card, the access lamp lights up. 1 2 3 Open the LCD monitor. Open the SD card cover by sliding the OPEN lever B. Insert/remove the SD card. Check that the card access lamp has gone off. Face the label side C in the direction shown in the illustration and press it straight in as far as it will go. Press the center of the SD card and then pull it straight out. 4 Securely close the SD card cover. Securely close it until it clicks. Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SD card. Do not apply strong shocks, bend, or drop the SD card. Electrical noise, static electricity or the failure of this unit or the SD card may damage or erase the data stored on the SD card. We recommend saving the important data recorded on this unit to a PC, DVD disc etc. (l 96, 108) When the card access lamp is lit, do not: jRemove the SD card jTurn the unit off jInsert and remove the USB cable jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock Performing the above while the lamp is on may result in damage to data/SD card or this unit. VQT1T64 27 Setup 3 Selecting a mode (Turning the unit on/off) or while pressing the Rotate the mode dial to switch to recording, playback or power OFF. Turn on the power by turning the mode dial to 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. Status indicator B Align with the mark C. The status indicator lights and the power turns on. 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 set the date and time. (l 33) To turn off the power Set the mode dial to OFF. The status indicator B goes off and the power turns off. Recording mode (l 41, 46) Playback mode (l 74, 79) OFF Turning the power on and off with the LCD monitor When the mode dial is set to , and the LCD/EVF select switch is set to LCD, power is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and power is turned off when it is closed. When the LCD/EVF select switch is set to EVF, power will not turn on/off with the opening and closing of the LCD monitor. To turn on the power To turn off the power A The status indicator lights. B LCD/EVF select switch A The status indicator goes off. Set the mode dial to OFF when this unit is not being used. 28 VQT1T64 Setup 4 Using the menu screen Operate the displayed menu screens with the cursor button. MENU 1 Press the MENU button. MENU Descriptions of submenus and current settings on menus are displayed scrolling at the bottom of the screen. The menu displayed differs depending on the position of the mode dial. 4 2 Select the desired setting and press the cursor button to enter the selection. Select the top menu A and move the cursor button right or press the cursor button. Move the cursor button left to return to the previous screen. You can set other items continuously. 3 5 Select the submenu item B and move the cursor button right or press the cursor button. Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen. MENU The menu screen does not appear during recording or playing. You cannot start other operations while the menu screen is displayed. C Current settings on menus VQT1T64 29 Language selection You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen. 1 2 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]. Part of the menu will not be used depending on the used functions. (l 125) [BASIC] [SCENE MODE]*1 (l 64) [D.ZOOM] (l 49) [GUIDE LINES]*2 (l 58) [SET WORLD TIME] (l 34) [RECORD SETUP] [FACE FRAMING] (l 55) [REC MODE] (l 44) [24pDIGITAL CINEMA]*2 (l 58) [FADE COLOR] (l 53) [WIND CUT]*1 (l 65) [MIC SETUP] (l 59) [MIC LEVEL]*1 (l 66) [AGS] (l 39) [HI-SPEED BURST]*2 (l 60) [FLASH] (l 61) [FLASH LEVEL] (l 61) [RED EYE] (l 61) [SHTR SOUND] (l 61) [ADVANCED] [REC LAMP] 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. [AUTO SLOW SHTR]*2 (l 61) [SHOOTING GUIDE] (l 45) [Digital Cinema Color] (l 62) [PICTURE ADJUST]*1 (l 67) [MF ASSIST]*1 (l 70) [ZEBRA]*1 (l 67) [LUMINANCE]*1 (l 68) [HISTOGRAM]*1 (l 68) 30 VQT1T64 [SETUP] [CLOCK SET] (l 33) [DISPLAY] The screen indications are selected as shown in the illustration below. [OFF] [ON] 1h30m R 1h20m [POWER LCD] (l 35) [LCD SET] (l 35) [EVF SET] (l 35) [COMPONENT OUT] (l 92) [HDMI RESOLUTION] (l 91) [VIERA Link] (l 93) [TV ASPECT] (l 90) [AV JACK] Output from the AV/headphone output terminal can be set to [AV OUT] or [HEADPHONE]. [AV OUT]: When AV cable is used [HEADPHONE]: When headphone is used You will hear a buzzing sound when it is set to [AV OUT] while using a headphone. [INITIAL SET] Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition. (Settings for [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed.) [FORMAT CARD] (l 87) [DEMO MODE] This item is used to start the unit demonstration. (Only when the mode dial is at the position) If [DEMO MODE] is switched [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. 10 minutes, the demonstration automatically starts again. To stop the demonstration, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF] or insert an SD card. [LANGUAGE] (l 30) NOV 15 2008 NOV 15 2008 [DATE/TIME] (l 33) [DATE FORMAT] (l 33) [POWER SAVE] [OFF]: The power saving function is not activated. [5 MINUTES]: When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to save battery life. The power save function will not activate when: jconnected to AC adaptor jusing the USB for PC, DVD burner, printer jPRE-REC is used [QUICK POWER ON] (l 40) [QUICK START] (l 40) [BEEP SOUND] This allows operations such as starting and ending recording to be signaled by a beep. 1 Beep When you start recording When you turn on the power When this unit is recognized by the PC or the printer, etc. 2 Beeps When you pause recording When you turn off the power 2 Beeps for 4 times When an error occurs. Check the sentence displayed on the screen. (l 123) VQT1T64 31 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. ([ ] motion picture playback) ([ ] still picture playback) [VIDEO SETUP] [REPEAT PLAY] (l 78) [RESUME PLAY] (l 78) [SCENE PROTECT]*1 (l 85) [GUIDE LINES] (l 58) [EDIT SCENE]*1 [DIVIDE] (l 84) [DELETE] (l 83) [DISC SETUP]*2 [FORMAT DISC] (l 103) [AUTO PROTECT] (l 103) [DISC STATUS] (l 103) [SETUP] [CARD STATUS] (l 87) For any other menus that are not described above, refer to menus with the same names for the recording mode. [PICT. SETUP] [SLIDE INTERVAL] (l 80) [SCENE PROTECT]*1 (l 85) [DPOF SET]*1 (l 86) [DELETE]*1 (l 83) For any other menus that are not described above, refer to menus with the same names for the recording mode and motion picture playback. 32 VQT1T64 Setup 5 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 perform steps 2 to 3 below to set the date and time. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 2 [DATE] [D/T] Select the menu. (l 29) NOV 15 2008 NOV 15 2008 12:34PM [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET] # [YES] [OFF] Select the date or time to be set, then set the desired value with the cursor button. Changing the date format Select the menu. (l 29) [SETUP] # [DATE FORMAT] # desired display style Display style [Y/M/D] Screen display 2008. 11. 15 NOV 15 2008 15. 11. 2008 The year will change as follows: 2000, 2001, ..., 2039, 2000, ... The 12-hour system is used to display the time. [ ] appears on the right top of the screen when [SET WORLD TIME] (l 34) is set to [HOME], while [ ] appears when it is set to [DESTINATION]. [M/D/Y] [D/M/Y] 3 Press the cursor button to enter the selection. The clock function starts at [00] seconds when the cursor button is pressed. Changing the date and time display mode Select the menu. (l 29) [SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # desired display style You can also show or change the date and time display by repeatedly pressing the DATE/ TIME button on the remote control. To set daylight saving time, select the daylight saving time in [HOME] for [SET WORLD TIME] after setting the clock. The date and time function is driven by a builtin lithium battery. If the time display becomes [- -], the built-in lithium battery needs to be charged. Use the following steps to charge the battery. To recharge the built-in lithium battery Connect the AC adaptor or attach the battery to this unit, and the built-in lithium battery will be recharged. Leave the unit as it is for approx. 24 hours and the battery will maintain the date and time for approx. 6 months. (The battery is still being recharged even if the mode dial is set to OFF.) VQT1T64 33 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. 1 Select the menu. (l 29) [BASIC] # [SET WORLD TIME] # [YES] If the clock is not set, adjust the clock to the current time. (l 33) When the [HOME] (your home region) is not set, such as the time for the initial settings, the message appears. Press the cursor button to move to Step 3. destination appears after setting the home region successively. If the home region has already been set once, execute the menu operation for Step 1. 5 (Only when setting the region of your travel destination) 2 3 (Only when setting your home region) Select your travel destination and enter the selection with the cursor button. Select [HOME] and press the cursor button. (Only when setting your home region) Select your home region and enter the selection with the cursor button. When the home is in summer time period, move the cursor button up. [ ] appears and the summer time setting is turned on; the clock is set forward by one hour. Move the cursor button up again to return to the normal time setting. The current time appears on the left top of the screen. The time difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) appears on the left bottom of the screen. When the destination is in summer time period, move the cursor button up. [ ] appears and the summer time setting is turned on; the clock is set forward by one hour. Move the cursor button up again to return to the normal time setting. The local time at the selected travel destination appears on the right top of the screen. The time difference between the travel destination and the home region appears on the left bottom of the screen. Close the setting by pressing the MENU button. [ ] appears and the time of the travel destination is indicated. To return the display to the home setting Set the home region using Step 1 to 3, and close the setting by pressing the MENU button. If you cannot find your travel destination in the area shown on the screen, set it by using the time difference from your home region. 4 (Only when setting the region of your travel destination) Select [DESTINATION] and press the cursor button. When the home region is set for the first time, the screen for selecting home/travel 34 VQT1T64 Setup 6