Operation Manual

Basic

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• Screen here is an example of when the Recording Mode is set to [ ] (Programme AE

Mode).

Start recording by pressing the motion

picture button.

A Elapsed recording time

B Available recording time

• Recording of motion picture appropriate for each

mode is possible.

• The recording state indicator (red) C will flash while recording

motion pictures.

• If approximately 1 minute elapses without an operation being

performed, part of the display will disappear. Press [DISP.] or

touch the LCD monitor to make the display reappear.

• When recording a motion picture, do not cover the microphone

with your fingers or other objects.

• Release the motion picture button right after you press it.

• For the motion picture menu settings such as [Rec Mode], [Rec

Quality], [Wind Cut] and [Mic Level Adj.], refer P151 to 153.

Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.

Recording Motion Picture

∫ About the recording format for recording motion pictures

This unit can record motion pictures in either AVCHD or MP4 formats.

AVCHD:

You can record high definition quality images with this format. It is suitable for viewing on

a large format TV or for saving to disc.

MP4:

This is a simpler video format best used when extensive editing is needed, or when

uploading videos to the internet.

∫ About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures

Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or [MP4] may be played back with poor picture or

sound quality or playback may not be possible even when played back with equipment

compatible with these formats. Also, the recording information may not be displayed

properly. In this case, use this unit.

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For details on MP4 compatible devices, refer to the support sites below.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)