User manual PANASONIC SDR-S10

Operating Instructions SD Video Camera Model No.SDR-S10P/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 VQT1D97 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. 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. WARNING AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD. VQT1D97 2 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.: SDR-S10P 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. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. VQT1D97 3 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. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or the 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. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when it will be left 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 when the 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. VQT1D97 4 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. 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. 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. CAUTION DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS 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. 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. VQT1D97 5 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. Battery 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. 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, heat above 60 oC (140 oF) or incinerate. 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 120 V 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 125 V, 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. 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. VQT1D97 6 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. -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. For the purposes of these operating instructions SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are referred to as the "SD card". SDHC Logo is a trademark. miniSD Logo is a trademark. Microsoft®, Windows® and DirectX® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation of the U.S. Celeron®, Intel®, Intel® CoreTM Solo and Pentium® are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries Apple and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc. Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft 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. VQT1D97 7 Contents Before using Quick Guide ...............................10 Features .....................................14 Water resistance.......................... 14 Shock proof ................................. 15 Recording modes and recordable time available for the motion picture ..........................................47 Recording still pictures............ 48 Picture quality for still picture recording......................................49 Various recording functions ................................... 50 Zoom in/out function ....................50 Backlight compensation function ........................................51 Fade in/fade out function .............52 MagicPix function ........................53 Soft skin mode .............................53 Self-timer recording .....................54 Recording guideline function .......55 Wide mode ..................................55 Image stabilizer function ..............56 Wind noise reduction function .....57 Accessories ...............................16 Parts identification and handling .....................................16 Attaching to a tripod .................... 19 Using the LCD monitor ................ 20 SD card.......................................21 Concerning the cards that can be used on this unit ..................... 21 Setup Power supply.............................24 Inserting the battery and charging the battery..................... 24 Manual recording functions ................................... 57 Scene mode ................................57 Manual focus adjustment.............59 White balance ..............................60 Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment ...................................62 Selecting a mode.......................28 Selecting a mode (Turning the unit on/off) ............... 28 Quick start ................................... 29 Inserting/removing an SD card.......................................31 How to use the cursor button .........................................32 Switching the language ............38 Using the menu screen.............38 Setting date and time................40 Adjusting the LCD monitor ......41 Playback Motion picture playback .......... 64 Still picture playback................ 68 Editing Editing ....................................... 70 Deleting scenes ...........................70 Locking scenes ............................72 DPOF setting ...............................73 Recording Before recording .......................43 Recording motion pictures ......45 8 Card management .................... 74 Formatting an SD card ................74 VQT1D97 With other products With a TV....................................75 Playback on TV ........................... 75 Others Menus ........................................ 95 Menu list ......................................95 Menus related to [SETUP] ...........97 With a DVD recorder .................77 Copying (dubbing) recordings onto a DVD recorder ................... 77 Indications ................................ 98 Indications ...................................98 Messages ..................................101 With a VCR.................................78 Recording (dubbing) images onto other video devices ............. 78 With a printer (PictBridge)........79 With a computer With a computer (Windows) .....82 What you can do with a computer .................................. 82 Functions that cannot be used simultaneously .................. 103 Troubleshooting ..................... 104 Cautions for use ......................111 Explanation of terms.............. 115 Specifications ......................... 117 Number of recordable pictures on an SD card............................120 End User License Agreement .................................83 Operating environment................ 84 Installing MotionSD STUDIO ....... 86 Reading the MotionSD STUDIO operating instructions .................. 88 Connection and recognition procedures .................................. 88 Verifying that the unit is correctly recognized by the computer ........ 90 About the computer display......... 91 Using MotionSD STUDIO ............ 92 To disconnect the USB cable safely ........................................... 93 Software uninstallation ................ 93 Optional accessories ............. 121 Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) ................122 With a computer (Macintosh) ................................94 Operating environment................ 94 Request for Service Notice (USA Only)............................... 123 Limited Warranty (For USA Customers) ............. 124 Customer Services Directory.................................. 126 Warranty (For Canadian Customers) .... 127 Index ........................................ 128 Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Guía española para el uso rápido ........................... 130 VQT1D97 9 Before using Before using Quick Guide To insert/remove the battery. 1 Slide the card/battery door lock to OPEN and then open the card/ battery door. 3 (To remove the battery) Slide the lock A in the direction of the arrow and then remove the battery. A BATT 4 Close the card/battery door and then slide the card/battery door lock to LOCK. When the card/battery door does not open, place your finger on the [ ] part and open the card/battery door. 2 (To insert the battery) Insert the battery until it clicks paying attention to the direction of the battery. VQT1D97 10 Before using Charging the battery. Set the mode dial to OFF. The battery cannot be charged when this unit is turned on. Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) A to this unit and the AC outlet. How to turn on the power Set the mode dial to , , or . Align the desired symbol to the position shown in the illustration. 1 4.8V How to turn off the power Set the mode dial to OFF. A 2 3 1 Slide the terminal cover lock to OPEN and then open the terminal cover. 2 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor, then the AC outlet. 3 Connect the AC adaptor to this unit's DC input terminal. Inserting/removing the SD card. 1 Slide the card/battery door lock to OPEN and then open the card/ battery door. When the card/battery door does not open, place your finger on the [ ] part and open the card/battery door. VQT1D97 11 Before using 2 Insert/remove the SD card into/ from the card slot. 1 Press the record button to start recording. A When inserting an SD card, Place the label side A upwards and then press it straight in as far as it goes. When removing the SD card, press the center of the SD card and then pull it straight out. Close the card/battery door and then slide the card/battery door lock to LOCK. 2 Press the record button again to pause recording. 3 Recording still pictures Rotate the mode dial to select . Press the record button. Recording motion pictures Rotate the mode dial to select . VQT1D97 12 Before using Motion picture playback Rotate the mode dial to select . Still picture playback Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 Select the scene to be played back. 1 Select the file to be played back. 2 2 Press the cursor button in the center. Press the cursor button in the center. 3 3 Press the cursor button to operate. Press the cursor button to operate. 1/;: Playback/Pause :: Skip playback (backward) 9: Skip playback (forward) : Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails. 1/;: Slide show start/pause. E: Plays back the previous picture. D: Plays back the next picture. : Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails. VQT1D97 13 Before using Features Water resistance This unit is a water-resistant video camera complying with the IPX4 specifications* of the IEC 60529 "Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)". Holding this unit with wet hands or some water splashing onto it will not cause it to malfunction, but this unit cannot be used underwater. * Water may be splashed onto this unit from any direction without causing it to malfunction. This does not guarantee that the unit is water resistant in all situations. If there are drops of water or dirt on the unit, wipe them off as soon as possible with a soft dry cloth. Then let the unit dry naturally: Do not pour water over this unit or put the unit into water while cleaning it The accessories are not water resistant Be particularly careful in the following situations as they may cause the unit to malfunction: When salt water, such as sea water, splashes onto the unit When using the unit in places with high humidity, such as a bathroom, etc. When placing the unit in hot places such as a poolside under the blazing sun Use the unit with the Card/battery door lock and the Terminal cover lock in the LOCK position (l 18) VQT1D97 14 Before using Shock proof This unit is a high shock-proof video camera that passed a drop test* from a height of 1.2 m (4 feet). * This test confirmed to "MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5 ­ Shock". (The product was dropped on top of 5 cm (2z) thick plywood.) This does not guarantee that the unit will not be damaged or malfunction. The water resistance of the unit may be damaged depending on the force of the shock from the fall, or if the unit is repeatedly shocked. In this kind of situation, consult the dealer who you purchased this unit from. VQT1D97 15 Before using Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. SD Memory Card (2 GB) Battery pack VW-VBJ10 AC adaptor VSK0688 AC cable K2CA2CA00029 or K2CA2CA00025 AV cable K2KZ9CB00002 2-way hand strap VFC4260 USB cable K2KZ4CB00011 Parts identification and handling 1 2 3 1 2 3 Lens White balance sensor (l 61) Microphone (built-in, stereo) 5 CD-ROM 4 6 7 4 5 6 7 LCD monitor open part (l 20) Status indicator (l 28) Record button (l 45, 48) Strap fixture (l 19) VQT1D97 16 Before using 15 8 16 17 18 19 20 8 When recording: Zoom button [W/T] (l 50) When playing back: Volume button [sVOLr] (l 66) 15 LCD monitor (l 20) 21 22 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 afrct the recorded picture. 16 Delete button [ ] (l 70) 17 Speaker 18 Mode select buttons [AUTO]/ [MANUAL AF/MF] (l 44, 57, 59) 19 Mode dial (l 28) 20 Reset button [RESET] (l 109) 21 Cursor button (l 32) 22 Menu button [MENU] (l 38) 14 9 10 9 10 11 12 13 14 11 12 Attachment screw for tripod adaptor (l 19) Card access lamp [ACCESS] (l 32, 89) Card/battery door lock [LOCK 21 OPEN] (l 18, 26, 31) Card/battery door (l 18, 26, 31) Battery slot [BATT] (l 24) Card slot [SD CARD] (l 31) VQT1D97 17 Before using 23 24 About the Card/battery door and the Terminal cover If dirt, dust or liquids such as water get inside the Card/battery door or the Terminal cover, it may cause the unit to malfunction. Be careful about the following. Use the unit with the Card/battery door lock and the Terminal cover lock in the LOCK position. When opening the Card/battery door or the Terminal cover, thoroughly wipe off any drops of water or dirt on the unit and open them where water or sand will not splash onto the unit. Also, wipe your hands thoroughly if they are wet before you open the door or the cover. When closing the Terminal cover, be sure to insert 1 as shown in the illustration. 25 26 27 28 23 Terminal cover 24 Terminal cover lock [LOCK 21 OPEN] (l 75, 78, 79, 88) 25 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l 75, 78) 26 USB terminal [ ] (l 80, 89) 27 DC input terminal [DC IN 4.8V] (l 25) 28 Sub record button (l 43) This button makes it easier to record from a non-standard or lower position, for example at waist level. 1 If dirt or sand gets inside the Card/ battery door or the Terminal cover, wipe off the dirt or sand before closing the door or the cover. The water resistance (l 14) may be damaged if the water resistant packing (sealing materials) or the exterior is damaged or dented. In this kind of situation, consult the dealer who you purchased this unit from. VQT1D97 18 Before using Strap fixture We recommend using the 2-way hand strap (supplied) to prevent the unit from dropping. Attaching to a tripod To use a tripod (optional), the tripod adaptor on the 2-way hand strap (supplied) must be attached to this unit. (Please carefully read the operating instructions for how to attach the unit to the tripod.) Attach the 2-way hand strap 1 to this unit. 1 1 Attach the 2-way hand strap and the tripod adaptor to the unit. Attach camera base 2 on the tripod to the tripod receptacle 1 on the adaptor. 1 2 To use as a grip belt. 1 Attach the tripod adaptor 2 to the attachment screw for tripod adaptor on this unit. 2 To detach from the tripod 2 When detaching from the tripod, only the unit may detach and the adaptor may not detach. In this case, use the length adjustment tab to turn the adaptor and detach it from the tripod. 2 Pass your hand between the strap and the unit and then pull the length adjustment tab 3. 3 When the tripod is used, the card/battery door cannot be opened. Insert an SD card and the battery before attaching this unit to the tripod. (l 24, 31) VQT1D97 19 Before using Using the LCD monitor You can record the image while viewing it on the LCD monitor. 1 Place your finger on the LCD monitor open part A and pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow. A It can open up to 90o. 2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor as desired. It can rotate up to 90o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction. A B The brightness and color level of the LCD monitor can be adjusted from the menu. (l 41) The unit may be damaged or fail if the LCD monitor is forcibly opened or rotated. VQT1D97 20 Before using SD card This unit can be used for recording motion pictures and still pictures to an SD card. Concerning the cards that can be used on this unit SD Memory Card Capacity Recording motion pictures Recording still pictures 8 MB, 16 MB ­ 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB ¥*1 256 MB, 512 MB 1 GB, 2 GB ¥*2 SDHC Memory Card 4 GB ¥ ¥: available ­: not available *1 Cannot be guaranteed in operation. The recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording depending on the SD card you use. *2 Refer to "About SD cards that you can use for motion picture recording." This unit is compatible with both SD Memory cards and SDHC Memory cards. You can only use SDHC Memory cards on devices that are compatible with them. 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, be sure to read the operating instructions for that device.) This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on SD Memory Card Specifications and SDHC Memory Cards formatted in FAT32 system. If you want to use a 4 GB Memory Card, only SDHC Memory Cards can be used. 4 GB (or more) Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications. Use this unit to format SD cards. If an SD card is formatted on other products (such as a computer), the time spent for recording may become longer and you may not be able to use the SD card. (l 74) (Do not format it on a computer, etc.) When using an SD card on which data has been written many times, the remaining time left for recording may be reduced. Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used on this unit. VQT1D97 21 Before using When the write-protect switch A on SD card is locked, no recording, deleting or editing will be possible on the card. A About SD cards that you can use for motion picture recording. We recommend using SD cards conforming to Class 2 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating or the following SD cards made by Panasonic for motion picture recording. (If another kind of SD card is used, the recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording.) Pro High Speed SD Memory Card 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB ­ RP-SDK512 RP-SDK01G RP-SDV01G RP-SDK02G RP-SDV02G Super High Speed SD Memory Card RP-SDH256 RP-SDH512¢ RP-SDH01G High Speed SD Memory Card RP-SDR256 RP-SDR512 RP-SDQ01G¢ RP-SDR01G RP-SDQ02G¢ RP-SDR02G RP-SDM02G ­ SDHC Memory Card ­ ­ ­ 2 GB ­ ­ RP-SDR04G RP-SDM04G RP-SDV04G 4 GB ­ ­ ¢No longer made. Operation in motion picture recording is not guaranteed with the following SD cards. jSD cards from 32 MB to 128 MB jSD cards from 256 MB to 4 GB other than the ones mentioned above VQT1D97 22 Before using Handling precautions Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card. Do not expose the terminals of the card to water, garbage or dust. Do not place in the following areas: jIn direct sunlight. jIn very dusty or humid areas. jNear a heater. jLocations susceptible to significant difference in temperature (condensation can occur). jWhere static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur. Put the card back in its bag or case for protection when not using it. 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. Save important data recorded on this unit to a computer using the USB cable (supplied), MotionSD STUDIO etc. (l 82) (We recommend using MotionSD STUDIO etc. to acquire data recorded on this unit.) (SD Speed Class Rating Class 2) This indicates a Class 2 rating in the high speed standards (SD Speed Class) stipulated by the SD Card Association for high speed writing between SD compatible products and SD Memory cards. If you use a Class 2 card compatible with the SD Speed Class in an SD compatible product, you can obtain stable recording by using an SD card conformed with Class 2 or more. VQT1D97 23 Setup Setup Power supply Inserting the battery and charging the battery When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this unit. 2 Insert the battery until it clicks paying attention to the direction of the battery. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select OFF. The battery will not be charged if the power is turned on. Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (l 27). 1 Slide the card/battery door lock to OPEN and then open the card/battery door. 3 Close the card/battery door and then slide the card/battery door lock to LOCK. When the card/battery door does not open, place your finger on the [ ] part and open the card/battery door. VQT1D97 24 Setup If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. 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. 4 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) A to this unit and the AC outlet. B 1 About charging errors 4.8V A 2 3 When the status indicator flashes rapidly or slowly, one of the following situations may be to blame. When the status indicator flashes at intervals of about 6 seconds (on for about 3 sec. and off for about 3 sec.): The battery may have excessively discharged. It can be recharged but in some cases it may take several hours until regular charging commences. The battery temperature or the ambient temperature may be extremely high or low and charging may take time. When the status indicator flashes at intervals of about 0.5 second (on for about 0.25 sec. and off for about 0.25 sec.): The battery has not been recharged. Remove the battery from the unit, and try charging it again. The battery temperature or ambient temperature may be extremely high or low. Wait until the appropriate temperature is restored before charging the battery again. If the battery still fails to charge, something may be wrong with the unit, battery, AC adaptor etc. Contact your dealer. C 1 Slide the terminal cover lock to OPEN and then open the terminal cover. 2 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor, then the AC outlet. 3 Connect the AC adaptor to this unit's DC input terminal. The status indicator B starts blinking in red at intervals of about 2 seconds to signal that charging has commenced. Charging is completed when the lamp goes off. The output plug of the AC cable is not completely connected to the AC adaptor jack. As shown in C, there is a gap. Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. Do not use an AC cable from other equipment with this unit. Battery charging time (l 27) We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (VW-VBJ10) VQT1D97 25 Setup When the status indicator is off: Charging is completed. When the status indicator does not flash, reinsert the battery or the AC adaptor. If the status indicator still does not flash, there may be a problem with the battery or the AC adaptor. Contact your dealer. 2 Slide the lock A in the direction of the arrow and then remove the battery. A BATT Connecting to the AC outlet Be sure to set the mode dial to OFF when connecting the AC adaptor to this unit. If you turn on this unit while charging the battery using the AC adaptor, you can use the power supplied from the AC outlet to power the unit for use. (While it is in use, the battery will not be charged.) 3 Close the card/battery door and then slide the card/battery door lock in the direction of the arrow. To remove the battery Be sure to set the mode dial to OFF and check that the status indicator is off before removing the battery. 1 Slide the card/battery door lock in the direction of arrow and then open the card/battery door. When the card/battery door does not open, place your finger on the [ ] part and open the card/battery door. VQT1D97 26 Setup Charging time and recordable time The times shown in the tables below are for when the temperature is 25 oC (77 oF) and the humidity is 60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 oC (77 oF), the charging time will become longer. Charging time Battery model number Supplied battery/ VW-VBJ10 (optional) Voltage/capacity 3.6 V/1000 mAh Charging time 2 h 10 min The charging time shown in the table are approximations. "2 h 10 min" indicates 2 hours 10 minutes. Recordable time The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/ stopping recording, turning the unit on/off, pressing the zoom button, etc. Voltage/ capacity 3.6 V/ 1000 mAh Maximum continuously recordable time 1 h 10 min Actual recordable time 40 min Battery model number Supplied battery/ VW-VBJ10 (optional) The recordable time shown in the table are approximations. "1 h 10 min" indicates 1 hour 10 minutes. The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. # # # # . If the battery discharges, then ( ) will flash. The recordable times will vary depending on the status of use. These times are approximations. The recordable time will become shorter when you use this unit with the LCD monitor lit up with the [POWER LCD] setting on. The batteries heat up after use or charging. This unit will also heat up while being used. This is not a malfunction. 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. VQT1D97 27 Setup Selecting a mode Selecting a mode (Turning the unit on/off) Rotate the mode dial to video recording, video playback, picture recording, picture playback or power OFF. Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely. How to turn off the power Set the mode dial to OFF. A How to turn on the power Set the mode dial to or . , , The status indicator A goes off when the power turns off. Video recording mode (l 45) Use this to record motion pictures. Video playback mode (l 64) Use this to play back motion pictures. Picture recording mode (l 48) Use this to record still pictures. Picture playback mode (l 68) Use this to play back still pictures. OFF The power turns off. Do not forcefully rotate the dial. Align the desired symbol to the position shown in the illustration. A The status indicator A 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 40) VQT1D97 28 Setup How to turn the power on and off with the LCD monitor The power can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor when the mode dial is set to or . Quick start When quick start is ON the battery power is still being consumed, even when the LCD monitor is closed. This unit will resume recording/pause mode about 1.7 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened. When in quick start standby mode, about half of the power used in recording pause mode is being consumed, so the recording time will be reduced. This is only activated in the following cases. jWhile using the battery When the mode dial is set to or and an SD card is inserted. jWhile using the AC adaptor When the mode dial is set to or , quick start can be used even if an SD card is not inserted. To turn on the power Open the LCD monitor. The status indicator lights and the power turns on. To turn off the power Close the LCD monitor. 1 Press the MENU button then select [SETUP] # [QUICK START] # [ON] and then press the cursor button in the center. The status indicator goes off and the power turns off. (If [QUICK START] is set to [ON], the unit goes into quick start standby mode and the status indicator flashes green.) The power will not turn off while recording motion pictures even if the LCD monitor is closed. Set the mode dial to OFF when the unit is not being used. VQT1D97 29 Setup 2 Close the LCD monitor while the mode dial is set to or . A The status indicator A flashes green and the unit goes into quick start standby mode. 3 Open the LCD monitor. A Quick start standby mode is canceled, the status indicator goes off and the power turns off in the following cases. jWhen the mode dial is switched. When this unit is quick-started with the white balance on automatic, it may take some time until the white balance is adjusted if the scene being recorded has a light source different from the scene last recorded. (When the MagicPix function is used, however, the white balance of the scene last recorded is retained.) When this unit is quick-started, the zoom magnification becomes 1k and the view may differ from what it was before quick start standby mode. If [POWER SAVE] is set to [5 MINUTES] and the unit automatically goes into quick start standby mode, close the LCD monitor and then open it again. The status indicator A lights red and the unit is put into recording pause approx. 1.7 seconds after it is turned on. To cancel Quick start # [QUICK START] # [OFF] and then Press the MENU button then [SETUP] press the cursor button in the center. The status indicator goes off and the power turns off if the mode dial is set to OFF while the unit is in quick start standby mode. The status indicator goes off and the power turns off if quick start standby mode continues for approx. 5 minutes. VQT1D97 30 Setup Inserting/removing an SD card Be sure to set the mode dial to OFF before inserting/removing an SD card. If the SD card is inserted or removed while the power is on, this unit may malfunction or the data recorded on the SD card may be lost. 3 Insert/remove the SD card into/from the card slot. 1 Set the mode dial to OFF. Check that the status indicator has gone off. A When inserting an SD card, place the label side A upwards and press it straight in as far as it goes. When removing the SD card, press the center of the SD card and then pull it straight out. 2 Slide the card/battery door lock in the direction of the arrow and then open the card/ battery door. 4 Close the card/battery door and then slide the card/battery door lock in the direction of the arrow. When the card/battery door does not open, place your finger on the [ ] part and open the card/battery door. If the card/battery door cannot be completely closed, remove the card and then insert it again. VQT1D97 31 Setup Card access lamp How to use the cursor button This unit has a cursor button for selecting functions, performing operations, etc.. When this unit accesses the SD card (reading, recording, playback, erasing, etc.), the access lamp lights up. If the following operations are performed when the access lamp is lit, then the SD card or the recorded data may be damaged or this unit may malfunction. sOpening the card/battery door sRemoving the SD card sOperating the mode dial sRemoving the battery or disconnecting the AC adaptor Basic operations Operations on the menu screen and selection of files on the thumbnail view screen, etc. Press the cursor button up, down, left or right to select an item or scene and then press the cursor button in the center to set it. 1 3 2 1 Up 2 Down 3 Left 4 Right 5 Press to select the item Menu screen operations (l 38) 4 5 VQT1D97 32 Setup Operations during recording ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or . 1 Press the cursor button in the center and the icons will be displayed on the screen. Operations during playback ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or . 1 Press the cursor button up, down, left or right to select the scene to be played back and then press the cursor button in the center. 1/2 NEXT The indication disappears when the cursor button in the center is pressed again. The indication changes each time the cursor button is pressed down. 2 Press the cursor button up, left or right to select an item. The selected scene is played back on the full screen. The operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen. 2 Press the cursor button up, down, left or right to operate. The operation icon appears or disappears each time the cursor button in the center is pressed. VQT1D97 33 Setup About the operation icons displayed in each mode About auto mode and manual mode (l 44) Video recording mode 1/2 NEXT 2/2 NEXT 3/3 NEXT