HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 1 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Model No. HDC-HS9 Before use, please read these instructions completely.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 2 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Information for Your Safety 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.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 3 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 4 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 ∫ 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.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 5 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Contents Information for Your Safety ................. 2 Accessories .......................................... 7 Features ................................................ 8 Preparation Before using [1] Handling of HDD (Hard disk drive) ............................ 10 [2] Parts identification and handling .................................. 11 Remote control ................................ 15 Setup [1] Power supply .................................
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 6 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Playback With a PC Playback Before using [1] Motion picture playback ............... 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.... 62 65 65 66 66 67 69 Deleting scenes/still pictures .......
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 7 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Battery pack VW-VBG130 Optional accessories Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 8 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Features ∫ Very clear high definition pictures This unit can record detailed high definition images to an SD card or HDD (hard disk drive). A B B Standard images (720k576) Number of available scan lines 576 A High definition images (1920k1080)* Number of available scan lines 1080 High definition images ≥ The still pictures above are images for explanation purposes. * If the recording mode is HA/HG/HX.
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HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 10 ページ Before using 1 ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Handling of HDD (Hard disk drive) The unit is equipped with the built-in 60 GB* HDD. While the HDD is capable of storing a large amount of data, there are a few things to look out for. When using this component, pay attention to the following points. * The usable HDD space is generally calculated as 1 GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. The capacities of this unit, PCs and software are expressed as 1 GB=1,024k1,024k1,024=1,073,741,824 bytes.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 11 ページ Before using 2 ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Parts identification and handling 345 6 7 2 8 9 1 11 12 17 13 14 15 16 10 1 LCD monitor open part 2 LCD monitor (l 29) Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow with your fingers. 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. 3 ≥ It can open up to 90o.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 12 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 7 8 9 10 11 12 DC input terminal [DC IN 9.3V] (l 19) Battery holder (l 17) Battery release lever [BATTERY] (l 17) HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 81, 83) Disc copy button [DISC COPY] (l 89) Power LCD Extra button [POWER LCD EXTRA] (l 29) 13 Delete button [ ] (l 70) 14 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l 78, 92) ≥ Use the supplied AV cable only.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 13 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 23 23 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 ≥ The SD card cover cannot be opened when the tripod is used.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 14 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 24 25 26 27 28 金曜日 午後７時５２分 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 38 39 37 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 14 Face detection & AE button [ ] (l 44) PRE-REC button [PRE-REC] (l 37) Photoshot button [ ] (l 39) Zoom lever [W/T] (In recording mode) (l 42) Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback mode) (l 63) Speaker Internal microphones (5.
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HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 16 ページ Setup 1 ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 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.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 17 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 ≥ 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 Open the LCD monitor and install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure. Removing the battery Be sure to set the mode dial to OFF and check that the status indicator is off before removing the battery.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 18 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Charging and recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60% ∫ Charging time Battery model number Voltage/capacity Charging time Supplied battery/ VW-VBG130 (optional) 7.2 V/1320 mAh 2 h 35 min VW-VBG260 (optional) 7.2 V/2640 mAh 4 h 40 min 7.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 19 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 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 in minutes 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.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 20 ページ Setup 2 ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 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 SD Memory Card 8 MB 16 MB Cannot be used.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 21 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Inserting/removing an SD card Caution: If the SD card is inserted or removed while the power is on, this unit may malfunction or the data recorded on the SD card may be lost. Card access lamp [ACCESS] ≥ When this unit is processing data, the access lamp A lights up. 1 Set the mode dial to OFF. (l 22) ≥ Check that the status indicator has gone off. 2 Open the SD card cover while sliding the SD CARD OPEN lever B. 3 Insert/remove the SD card.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 22 ページ 3 Setup ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Selecting a mode (Turning the unit on/off) Rotate the mode dial to switch to HDD recording, card recording, playback or power OFF. Turn on the power by turning the mode dial to the lock release button A. , or while pressing ≥ 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.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 23 ページ Setup 4 ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Using the menu screen Operate the displayed menu screens with the cursor button. 1 Press the MENU button. 4 MENU Select the desired setting and press the cursor button to enter the selection. ≥ The menu displayed differs depending on the position of the mode dial. 2 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.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 24 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Language selection You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen. 1 Press the MENU button, then select [LANGUAGE] and press the cursor button. 2 Select [English] and press the cursor button. Menu list HDD Recording mode/ Card Recording mode ∫ [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] (l 57) [D.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 25 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 [QUICK START] (l 37) [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 recognised 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.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 26 ページ Setup 5 ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 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 4 below to set the date and time. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 or Select the menu. (l 23) [BASIC] # [CLOCK SET] # [YES] 2 Select the date or time to be set, then set the desired value with the cursor button.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 27 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 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.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 28 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 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 23) 4 [BASIC] # [SET WORLD TIME] # [YES] ≥ If the clock is not set, adjust the clock to the current time. (l 26) ≥ When the [HOME] (your home region) is not set, such as the time for the initial settings, the message appears.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 29 ページ Setup 6 ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Adjusting LCD monitor ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 30 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 Changing the picture quality on the LCD monitor Select the menu. (l 23) [SETUP] # [LCD AI] # [DYNAMIC] or [NORMAL] [DYNAMIC]: The image on the LCD monitor becomes clear and vivid. Optimum contrast and brightness are set depending on the scenes recorded. Clear and brilliant images are presented. [NORMAL]: Switches to the standard picture quality.
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HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 32 ページ Recording (Basic) 1 ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Before recording ∫ Basic camera positioning ≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will become dark in the recording. ≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object. 1 2 3 4 5 32 Hold the unit with both hands. Put your hand through the grip belt. Do not cover the microphones A.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 33 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 About auto mode Colour balance (white balance) and focusing are adjusted automatically. Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness. (The shutter speed is adjusted to a maximum of 1/250 in recording mode.) jAutomatic white balance (l 127) jAuto focus (l 127) ≥ Colour balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 34 ページ Recording (Basic) 2 ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Recording motion pictures VIDEO This unit records high definition images that are compatible with the AVCHD format on an SD card or HDD. Sound is recorded with the Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator. ＨG1920 R1h20m 0h00m00s ≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button A if changing from OFF to another mode. ≥ Align with the mark B. 1 Rotate the mode dial to select or and open the LCD monitor.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 35 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 ≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene. ≥ When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation in recording pause, the unit automatically turns off to prevent the battery from running down. When you want to use the unit, turn it on again. This power save feature can also be set to [OFF].
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 36 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Recording modes/approximate recordable time Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded. Select the menu.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 37 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 Quick start This unit will resume recording/pause mode about 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened. ≥ When in quick start standby mode about 60% of the power used in recording pause mode is being consumed, so the recording time will be reduced. 1 Select the menu. (l 23) [SETUP] # [QUICK START] # [ON] 2 Close the LCD monitor while the mode dial is set to or .
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 38 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 ≥ PRE-REC is cancelled in the following cases. jIf you operate the mode dial. jIf you open the SD card cover in card recording mode. jIf you press the MENU button. jIf you turn the unit off. ≥ When the remaining time left for recording motion pictures is less than 1 minute, PREREC cannot be set.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 39 ページ Recording (Basic) 3 ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Recording still pictures PHOTO The number of pixels recorded for still pictures is 1920k1080. Still pictures can also be recorded while recording motion pictures. ≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button A if changing from OFF to another mode. ≥ Align with the mark B. 1 2 Rotate the mode dial to select or and open the LCD monitor. Focus indication: A B Press the button halfway.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 40 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 To record still pictures clearly ≥ While recording motion pictures or during the PRE-REC operation, the following arrangements are applied so that motion picture recording takes preference over still picture recording. For vivid still pictures, we recommend pausing motion picture recording and taking still pictures after releasing the PRE-REC mode. jImage quality is different from ordinary still pictures. jPressing the button halfway is disabled.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 41 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 ∫ About the focusing area When there is a contrasting object ahead or behind the subject in the focus area, the subject may not be focused. If so, move the contrasting object out of the focus area. ≥ The focusing area is not displayed when the digital zoom (more than approx. 10k) is used. Picture quality 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Number of recordable pictures Picture size 2.1Ｍ (1920t1080) Picture quality SD card Selecting the picture quality. Select the menu.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 42 ページ Recording (Basic) 4 ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Zoom in/out function VIDEO PHOTO The maximum optical zoom ratio is 10k. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1t W or Digital zoom function T 5t W T 10t W ≥ If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound may be recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly. ≥ When the zoom magnification is 10k, the subjects are focused at about 1.2 m or more.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 43 ページ Recording (Basic) 5 ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Image stabilizer function VIDEO PHOTO Reduces the image shaking (jitter) due to hand movement. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or . Optical image stabilizer button [ , O.I.S.] Press this button to switch on/off the image stabilizer function. ≥[ ] appears on the screen. O.I.S.: Optical Image Stabilizer ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 44 ページ Recording (Basic) 6 ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Face detection & AE mode VIDEO PHOTO When a subject is backlit and appears darker, this function detects the face and automatically adjusts the brightness and picture quality so that the face is recorded clearly. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or . Face detection & AE button Press this button to switch on/off the face detection & AE mode. ≥[ ] appears on the screen.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 45 ページ Recording (Advanced) 1 ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Recording functions of operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 or Press the cursor button, and icons will be displayed on the screen. ≥ The indication changes each time the cursor button is moved down. ≥ The operation icon appears or disappears each time the cursor button is pressed. . 2 (e.g.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 46 ページ Low light ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Ø Self-timer Tele macro ≥ The shaded operation icons are not displayed while recording. ≥ If you turn off the power or set the mode dial to , help mode, colour night view, backlight compensation, self timer and tele macro functions are cancelled. ≥ If you turn off the power, the fade function is cancelled. Function Effect Fade VIDEO (Fade in) When you start recording, the image/audio gradually appears.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 47 ページ Function PHOTO Colour night view VIDEO 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Effect Soft skin mode VIDEO ２００８年１月１１日 PHOTO Backlight compensation This makes skin colours appear softer for a more attractive appearance. This is more effective if you record a person closely from the torso up. This function allows you to record colour images in very low light situations. (Minimum required illumination: approx. 1 lx) This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 48 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 Fade: ≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white). Intelligent contrast control: ≥ If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear. Help mode: ≥ When the help mode is used, functions cannot be set. ≥ When the help mode is used, motion pictures and still pictures cannot be recorded.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 49 ページ 2 Recording (Advanced) ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Recording functions of menus Menus Guide line, 25p digital cinema, Wind noise reduction, Microphone setup, Microphone level, HD hi-speed burst shooting, Built-in flash, Red eye reduction, Shutter sound, Zebra, Colour bar, Auto slow shutter, Digital cinema colour ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or . ≥ Set to [OFF] when the menus are not used. (Set [MIC SETUP] to [SURROUND] and [MIC LEVEL] to [AUTO].
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 50 ページ Function ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Effect/Setting method Wind noise reduction VIDEO This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones depending on the wind strength. Select the menu. (l 23) [VIDEO] # [WIND CUT] # [ON] ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. Microphone setup VIDEO [SURROUND]: Sound is recorded with 5.1 ch surround microphone. [ZOOM MIC]: Directivity of the microphone is interlocked with the zoom operation.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 51 ページ Function ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Effect/Setting method Microphone level VIDEO AGC: Auto Gain Control [AUTO]: AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically. [SETrAGC]: The desired recording level can be set. AGC will also be activated to reduce the amount of sound distortion. [SET]: AGC is not activated and so natural recording can be performed. When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted. 1 Select the menu.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 52 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 Function 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Effect/Setting method HD hi-speed burst shooting PHOTO 72 still pictures are recorded at a rate of 25 per second. 1 Select the menu. (l 23) [PICTURE] # [HI-SPEED BURST] # [ON] 2 Press the button. ≥ Up to 72 still pictures can be taken in burst mode. ([ red during recording.) 3 ] flashes in Select the setting to save with the cursor button and press the cursor button. [REC ALL]: All pictures are stored.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 53 ページ Function ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Effect/Setting method Built-in flash PHOTO When the button is pressed, the flash is activated and the picture will be recorded. Use the built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places. Select the menu. (l 23) [PICTURE] # [FLASH] # [AUTO] or [ON] ≥ This function’s default setting is [AUTO]. ≥ When the button is pressed halfway, the flash indicator will appear in the bottom left corner of the screen.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 54 ページ Function ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Effect/Setting method Shutter sound You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures. PHOTO Select the menu. (l 23) [PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] # [ON] ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. Zebra VIDEO PHOTO Parts where white saturation (colour saturation) is likely to occur (extremely brightly lit or shiny parts) are displayed with diagonal lines (zebra pattern). Select the menu.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 55 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 Function 午後７時５２分 Effect/Setting method Auto slow shutter VIDEO 金曜日 PHOTO You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. Select the menu. (l 23) [ADVANCED] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [ON] ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. ≥ The shutter speed is adjusted between 1/25 and 1/250 depending on the surrounding brightness. (When adjusting the shutter speed manually, it can be adjusted between 1/25 and 1/8000.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 56 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 ≥ Noise increases in dark locations. Colour balance and brightness on the screen may change with some light sources such as fluorescent lamps. ≥ Still picture quality can be changed. (l 41) ≥ Image quality is different from ordinary still picture recording. To record more vivid still pictures, turn off this function before recording. (l 39) ≥ If you turn off the power or set the mode dial to , this function is cancelled.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 57 ページ Recording (Advanced) 3 ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Manual recording functions VIDEO ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or PHOTO . Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL. The icon shown in the illustration appears. White balance (l 59) Aperture adjustment (l 60) Manual shutter speed (l 60) Scene mode When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 58 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 Portrait mode ≥ If this mode is used indoors, the screen may flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting to [OFF]. 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Spotlight mode ≥ If the recording subject is extremely bright, the subject may become washed out and the periphery extremely darkened. Surf & snow mode ≥ If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded image may become washed out. Manual focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 59 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 White balance The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. ≥ Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL. (l 57) 1 2 Move the cursor button to select [ ]. ∫ To set the white balance manually 1 Select [ subject. ], fill the screen with a white 2 Select [ ]. Select the white balance mode.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 60 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Aperture: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ≥ Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL. (l 57) 1 Move the cursor button to select [ ] (aperture) or [ ] (shutter speed). 2 Make the adjustment. A Shutter speed: 1/25 to 1/8000 ≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [OFF], the shutter speed will be set between 1/50 and 1/8000.
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HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 62 ページ Playback 1 ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Motion picture playback VIDEO A Lock release button B Align with the mark. ≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. 1 2 Rotate the mode dial to select . (When playing back from an SD card) (When playing back from a HDD) Select [ ] (motion picture playback) of [ ] (HDD playback) tab with the cursor button.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 63 ページ 3 ２００８年１月１１日 Select the scene to be played back and press the cursor button. G Thumbnail display H Previous page I Next page J Play mode select button K Scene number The selected scene is played back on the full screen, and the operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen. ≥ If 9 or more scenes have been recorded, the next (or previous) page can be displayed by moving the cursor button left and right or selecting / and then pressing the cursor button.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 64 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 Operating with the remote control Press the 6 or 5 button during playback. VOL SEARCH PLAY SEARCH STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV 金曜日 午後７時５２分 ∫ Frame-by-frame playback The motion picture is advanced one frame at a time. 1 Pause the playback. 2 Move the cursor button right. (Move the cursor button left to advance the frames one at a time in the reverse direction.) ∫ Skip playback (to the start of a scene) (Operation is possible with the remote control only.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 65 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 ≥ If pause play is continued for 5 minutes, the screen returns to the thumbnails. ≥ Any scenes where the thumbnails are displayed as cannot be played back. An error message appears and the screen shows the thumbnails. ≥ During motion picture playback, the power will not turn off even if the LCD monitor is closed. ≥ The remaining time for playback indication will be reset to “0h00m00s” each scene.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 66 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 ≥ Select (All scenes) and press the cursor button to return to the playback of all scenes. ≥ Select (By date) and press the cursor button to activate the intelligent scene selection on the selected date. (l 65) ≥ To return to the intelligent scene selection for all scenes, select (All scenes) with the cursor button and then press the cursor button.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 67 ページ Playback 2 ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Still picture playback PHOTO A Lock release button B Align with the mark. ≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. 1 2 Rotate the mode dial to select . (When playing back from an SD card) Select [ ] (still picture playback) of [ ] (card playback) tab with the cursor button.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 68 ページ 3 ２００８年１月１１日 Select the still picture to be played back and press the cursor button. 4 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Select the playback operation with the cursor button. G H I J K L G Play mode select button H Thumbnail display I Previous page J Next page K Still picture number L Folder/file name The selected still picture is played back on the full screen, and the operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 69 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 Playing back still pictures by date Still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. 1 Select (By date), then press the cursor button. 2 Select the playback date, then press the cursor button. 金曜日 午後７時５２分 ≥ Even if still pictures are recorded on the same day, they are grouped separately in the following cases.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 70 ページ Editing 1 ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Deleting scenes/still pictures VIDEO PHOTO Important: The deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . To delete by confirming images being played back Press the button while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back. ≥ When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the cursor button.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 71 ページ 4 ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2) Press the button. ≥ When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the cursor button. (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2) To continue deleting other scenes Repeat steps 3-4. To complete editing Press the MENU button. ≥ You can also delete scenes by pressing the MENU button, selecting [EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT].
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 72 ページ Editing 2 ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Dividing a scene to delete VIDEO To delete an unnecessary portion of a scene, first divide the scene and then delete the unnecessary portion. ¬ Select [ is set to 1 ] (motion picture playback) of [ . (l 62) Select the menu. (l 23) [EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE] # [SET] 2 Select the scene to be divided, then press the cursor button.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 73 ページ Editing 3 ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Protecting scenes/still pictures VIDEO PHOTO Scenes/still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake. (Even if you protect some scenes/still pictures on an SD card or HDD, formatting the SD card or HDD will delete them.) ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 . Select the menu.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 74 ページ Editing 4 ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 DPOF setting PHOTO You can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD card. ¬ Select [ (l 67) ] (still picture playback) of [ ∫ What is DPOF? DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a format which allows the user of a digital camera to define which captured images on the SD card are to be printed, together with information on the number of copies they wish to print.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 75 ページ Editing 5 ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Copying between SD card and HDD VIDEO PHOTO Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between an SD card inserted in this unit and HDD. Copy after confirming remaining capacity on the copy destination. ≥ Display the used space or the usable space on the HDD on the information display (l 77) before copying to confirm that space is available on the copy destination.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 76 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 (Only when [SELECT DATE] is selected in Approximate time for copying step 3) To copy an 8 GB SD card with full motion pictures to a HDD: 30 min to 40 min To copy 600 still pictures (approx. 600 MB): 5 min to 10 min Select the date to be copied and press the cursor button. ≥ When the cursor button is pressed again, the selected date will be cancelled. ≥ Up to 99 dates can be set in succession.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 77 ページ Editing 6 ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 SD card and HDD management VIDEO PHOTO Formatting Please be aware that if an SD card or HDD is formatted, then all the data recorded on the SD card or HDD will be erased. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. ∫ Formatting SD cards ¬ Select [ 1 ] tab while the mode dial is set to Select the menu. (l 23) [SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD] # [YES] or .
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 78 ページ With a TV 1 ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Watching Video/Pictures on your TV VIDEO PHOTO The motion pictures and still pictures recorded on this unit can be played back on a TV screen. Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals. Image quality may vary with the connected terminals. 1 High quality 2 HDMI terminal 3 Component terminal 4 Video terminal ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 79 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 ≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic HDMI mini cables (optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) ≥ Do not use any other component cables except the supplied one. ≥ The component terminal is for outputting images only so be sure to also connect the AV cable. (It is not necessary to connect the yellow plug.) ≥ Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 80 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 ∫ To watch images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3) ∫ To display the on-screen information on the TV When playing back motion pictures or still pictures recorded on this unit with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a TV with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the images on the screen may be squeezed horizontally. In this case, change the menu setting to play back the pictures in the original aspect ratio.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 81 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Connecting with a HDMI mini cable What is HDMI? HDMI is the next-generation interface for digital devices. When this unit is connected to a HDMI compatible device, the image and audio can be output with a digital signal. If you connect this unit to a HDMI compatible high definition TV and then play back the recorded high definition images, you can enjoy them in high resolution with high quality sound.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 82 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Listening in 5.1 channel sound If you connect this unit and an AV amplifier with a HDMI terminal with a HDMI mini cable and then playback, you can listen to 5.1 channel sound recorded from the internal microphones. ≥ Please read the operating instructions for the AV amplifier, speakers and TV for more information about how to connect them etc.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 83 ページ With a TV 2 ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Playback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™) VIDEO PHOTO What is the VIERA Link? ≥ This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 84 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 ≥ If the TV has two or more HDMI input terminals, it is recommended to connect this unit to HDMI2 or HDMI3. ≥ VIERA Link must be activated on the connected TV. (Read the operating instructions of the TV for how to set etc.) ≥ If you are not using VIERA Link, set [VIERA Link] to [OFF]. ∫ Other linked operations Turning the power off: If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power, the power on this unit also turns off.
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HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 86 ページ With other products 1 ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play back a disc VIDEO PHOTO Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to a DVD disc by connecting a DVD burner VW-BN1 (optional) to this unit using a Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with VW-BN1). The copied DVD disc can also be played back. ≥ Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 87 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 4 Insert the disc in the DVD burner. 5 (When copying) 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Select [BURN DISC] and press the cursor button. (When playing back) Select [PLAY DISC] and press the cursor button. ≥ Refer to page 90 about how to play back the copied discs. Copying to discs ≥ Motion pictures are copied as AVCHD format high definition images. ≥ We recommend preparing the necessary number of discs that can be used for copying (l 86), and spare discs.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 88 ページ 5 ２００８年１月１１日 (Only when [SELECT SCENES] is selected 6 金曜日 午後７時５２分 (Only when [SELECT SCENES] is selected in step 3) in step 3) Select the scene you want to copy and press the cursor button. Select [START] and press the cursor button. ≥ When the cursor button is pressed again, the selected scene will be cancelled. ≥ Up to 99 scenes can be selected in succession. (Only when [SELECT DATE] is selected in step 3) Press the MENU button.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 89 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Important Notice ≥ When connecting an optional DVD burner and this unit for copying a disc, do not insert a disc with recorded motion pictures into devices that do not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in the device. The disc will not play back on devices that do not support the AVCHD format.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 90 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 ≥ Data that has been recorded on another device may not be copied. ≥ Motion pictures that are recorded on a PC with HD Writer 2.5E cannot be copied. ≥ When 2 or more discs are necessary for copying, the last scene copied to a disc is automatically divided to fit the space on the disc. ≥ The number of discs necessary for copying is automatically calculated.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 91 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Managing the copied disc (Formatting, Auto protect, Displaying disc information) ≥ Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then select [PLAY DISC]. (l 86) ∫ Formatting discs To release the disc protection This is for initializing DVD-RAM and DVD-RW discs. ≥ Select [ ] tab. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased. Back up important data on a PC etc.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 92 ページ With other products 2 ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Dubbing images onto other video device VIDEO Images played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD recorder or video device. ≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. Change the video input on the video device and TV that this unit is connected to. ≥ The channel set will differ depending on the terminal to which the unit is connected.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 93 ページ With other products 3 ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 With a printer (PictBridge) PHOTO To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer.) PictBridge is an industry standard from the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) for direct printing. It allows images to be printed directly from digital cameras to a printer, without having to connect the camera to a PC.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 94 ページ 6 ２００８年１月１１日 Press the MENU button to display the PictBridge menus. MENU 7 金曜日 午後７時５２分 10 Select [PRINT] # [YES] and press the cursor button to print the pictures. Select the date print setting on [DATE PRINT]. ≥ Exit PictBridge by disconnecting the USB cable (supplied) after the pictures have been printed. ≥ If the printer is not capable of date printing, this setting is unavailable. 8 Select the paper size setting on [PAPER SIZE].
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HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 96 ページ Before using Data type 1 ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 What you can do with a PC Available function CD-ROM (supplied): HD Writer 2.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 97 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Important Notice ≥ Do not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with HD Writer 2.5E in a device that does not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in the device. The disc will not play back on devices that do not support the AVCHD format. ≥ When inserting a disc containing recorded motion pictures into other devices, a message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 98 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 End User License Agreement Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User Software Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 99 ページ Before using 2 ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Operating environment ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. ≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a DVD.) ≥ Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 100 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Necessary software Windows Vista: DirectX 10 Windows XP/2000: DirectX 9.0c ≥ If you install the software on a PC that is not compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the PC may not work properly. If you are unsure whether or not your PC is compatible, contact the maker of your PC. Sound DirectSound Support Interface USB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 101 ページ Setup 1 ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Installation When installing the software, log on to your PC as the Administrator (or with a user name with equivalent authorization) or with the user name for a standard user account. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.) ≥ Before starting the installation, close all applications that are running. ≥ Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 102 ページ 5 ２００８年１月１１日 After the installation is complete, restrictions 6 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Click [Finish]. are displayed. Check the contents, then close the window. The PC must be rebooted for the application to work. ∫ Uninstalling HD Writer 2.5E Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require. 1 Select [start] # ([Settings] #) [Control Panel] # [Add or Remove Programs (Applications)] or [Uninstall a program]. 2 Select [HD Writer 2.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 103 ページ Setup 2 ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Connection and recognition After the software applications are installed, this unit must be connected to the PC and be correctly recognised by the PC. ≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC. A USB cable (supplied) 1 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor. ≥ This function is available in all modes. ≥ Do not disconnect the USB cable or the AC adaptor while the card access lamp is on or card access icon ( ) appears on the LCD monitor.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 104 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive. ≥ [Removable Disk] (Example: ) is displayed in [My Computer (Computer)]. Example folder structure of an SD card: Removable Disk DCIM 100CDPFQ 101CDPFR MISC PRIVATE AVCHD AVCHDTN BDMV IISVPL We recommend using HD Writer 2.5E to copy motion picture data recorded on an SD card.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 105 ページ Using with a PC 1 ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Starting HD Writer 2.5E ≥ When using HD Writer 2.5E on Windows XP/2000, log on to your computer as Administrator (or with a login name equally authorized). If you log on with a login name other than Administrator, you cannot use the applications. ≥ When using HD Writer 2.5E on Windows Vista, log on to your computer as Administrator (or with a login name equally authorized) or with the user name for a standard user account.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 106 ページ Using with a PC 2 ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 If using Macintosh ≥ HD Writer 2.5E is not available for Macintosh. ∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) PC Macintosh OS Mac OS X 10.4 CPU PowerPC G5 (1.8 GHz or higher) Intel Core Duo Intel Core Solo RAM 64 MB or more Interface USB port ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used.
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HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 108 ページ 1 Indications ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 Indications ∫ Recording indications +1 White balance (l 59) Auto white balance Indoor mode (recording under incandescent lamp) Outdoor mode Manual adjustment mode AWB Motion picture recording ＨG 1920 90min 0h00m00s R1h20m MNL PRE-REC MF AWB 1/100 OPEN 0dB 1/100 Shutter speed (l 60) OPEN, F2.0 F number (l 60) 0dB Gain value (l 60) 1. 1.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 109 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 Intelligent contrast control (l 46) ± (White) ¥ (Green) Focus indication (l 39) Ø10, Ø2 Self-Timer recording (l 47) ß/ßA/ Flash (l 53) ßi/ßj Flash level (l 53) Red eye reduction (l 53) , 金曜日 午後７時５２分 ∫ Playback indications Motion picture playback Still picture playback Still picture quality (l 41) Number of recording pixels for still pictures (l 41) 1920k1080 2.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 110 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 100-0001 Still picture folder/file name (l 68) PictBridge When a printer compatible with PictBridge is connected (l 93) 1 DPOF already set (to more than 1) (l 74) Protected still pictures (l 73) 2.1Ｍ Number of recording pixels for still pictures (l 41) 1920k1080 The picture size is not displayed for still pictures recorded with other products that have different picture sizes from the sizes shown above.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 111 ページ Indications 2 ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Messages Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the LCD monitor in text. RECOMMEND DATA BACK UP PERIODICALLY. We recommend backing up important recorded motion pictures and still pictures periodically to a PC, DVD disc etc. to protect it. This message does not indicate that there is a problem with this unit. HDD BACKUP RECOMMENDED. There is a possible problem with the HDD.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 112 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 PUSH THE RESET SWITCH. An irregularity in the unit has been detected. Press the RESET button to restart the unit. (l 118) CANNOT CHECK CONNECTED DEVICE. DISCONNECT THE USB CABLE FROM THIS UNIT. ≥ The DVD burner is not correctly connected. Disconnect and then reconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable. ≥ Connect a DVD burner that is compatible with this unit. (l 86) PLEASE CHECK EXTERNAL DRIVE OR DISC.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 113 ページ Helpful hints 1 ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Functions that cannot be used simultaneously Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s specifications. The table below shows examples of functions restricted by various conditions.
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HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 115 ページ Helpful hints 2 Problem This unit cannot be turned on. This unit does not stay on long enough. Battery runs down quickly. ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Troubleshooting Check points ≥ Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (l 16) ≥ The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. If the unit still cannot be used, the battery is faulty. ≥ Make sure the LCD monitor is opened.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 116 ページ Problem This unit cannot be operated though it is turned on. This unit does not operate normally. ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Check points ≥ The unit cannot be operated if the LCD monitor is not opened. ≥ Press the RESET button. (l 118) If normal conditions are not restored yet, remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about 1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor. Then about 1 minute later, turn on the power again.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 117 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Problem Check points Auto focus function does not work. ≥ Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO. ≥ If you are trying to record a scene which is hard to bring into focus in auto focus mode, use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus. (l 58, 127) Recorded still pictures are not clear. ≥ If you are trying to record small or finely detailed objects with [PICT.QUALITY] set at [ ], the images may break up into a mosaic-like pattern.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 118 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Problem Check points If the SD card is inserted in another device, it is not recognised. ≥ Check that the device is compatible with the capacity or type of SD card (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card) that you inserted. Refer to the operating instructions of the device for details. The indication disappears. ≥ No operation can be performed on this unit when it is connected to a PC. ≥ Turn off the power to this unit.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 119 ページ Problem ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Check points VIERA Link does not work. ≥ Connect with a HDMI mini cable (optional). (l 83) ≥ Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [VIERA Link] # [ON] with the cursor button. (l 83) ≥ Depending on HDMI terminal of the TV, the input channel may not switch automatically. In this case, use the remote control for the TV to switch input. (For details on how to switch input, please read the operating instructions for the TV.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 120 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 ∫ If scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another device The images may be still for several seconds at the joins between the scenes if the following operations are performed when multiple scenes have been continuously played back using another unit. * Just how smoothly the scenes will be played back depends on the playback unit.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 121 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 ∫ When PRE-REC was used for recording 1 Normal recording 2 PRE-REC recording A The picture momentarily stops at the end of the last scene that was recorded normally before PREREC recording. ∫ When the recording mode was changed from HA/HG/HX to HE or from HE to HA/HG/HX A The picture momentarily stops where the scenes switch between HA/HG/HX and HE modes. B Playback is smooth if the same mode is used or the mode is switched among HA, HG and HX.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 122 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 ∫ When deleting scenes ∫ Example 1: Deleting scenes midway through a sequence of scenes. 1 Scene to be deleted A The image will be still for several seconds wherever a scene was deleted. B The images of consecutive scenes where they are no deletions are played back smoothly one after another. ∫ Example 2: When recording again after having deleted the last scene. 1 2 A B Scene to be deleted A new scene is recorded here.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 123 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 ∫ When editing scenes on a PC using a programme such as HD Writer 2.5E ∫ Example 1: When scenes were selected using HD Writer 2.5E and output to the media B A If scenes were dragged and dropped from the scene display area A and output to the media, the images will be still for several seconds wherever one scene changes to the next.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 124 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Cautions for use About this unit The unit and the SD card become warm during use. This is not a malfunction. Keep the High Definition Video Camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). ≥ If you use the High Definition Video Camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the High Definition Video Camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 125 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 About the battery The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is susceptible to humidity and temperature and the effect increases the more the temperature rises or falls. In cold areas, the full charge indication may not appear or the low battery indication may appear about 5 minutes after starting use. At high temperatures, the protection function may be triggered, making it impossible to use the unit.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 126 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 LCD monitor ≥ When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a dry soft cloth. ≥ In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD monitor. Wipe it with soft dry cloth. ≥ When the unit has become very cold, for example due to storage in a cold area, its LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual immediately after the power is turned on. The normal brightness will be restored when the unit’s internal temperature rises.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 127 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Explanation of terms Automatic white balance White balance adjustment recognises the colour of light and adjusts so the white colour will become a purer white. The unit determines the hue of light that comes through the lens, thereby judging the recording condition, and selects the closest hue setting. This is called automatic white balance adjustment.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 128 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 Recording distant and close-up objects at the same time Since the unit focuses on whatever is at the centre of the screen, it is difficult to bring the background into focus when close-up objects are placed in focus. When recording people with distant mountains in the background, you cannot focus on both the subject which is close-up and the objects which are in the distance.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 129 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 7.2 V (When using battery) Recording: 6.8 W Signal system 1080/50i Recording format AVCHD format compliant Image sensor 1/6z 3CCD image sensor Total: 560 Kk3 Effective pixels: Motion picture: 520 Kk3 Still picture: 520 Kk3 Lens Auto Iris, F1.8 to F2.8 Focal length: 3.0 mm to 30.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 130 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 USB Reader function: SD card: Read only (No copyright protection support) HDD: Read only Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type Mini AB PictBridge-compliant Flash Available range: Approx. 1.0 m to 2.5 m Dimensions 75 mm (W)k74 mm (H)k126 mm (D) (excluding projecting parts) Mass Approx. 390 g [without battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)] Mass in operation Approx.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 131 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: DC output: AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz 19 W DC 9.3 V, 1.2 A (Unit operation) DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery charging) Dimensions 92 mm (W)k33 mm (H)k61 mm (D) Mass Approx. 115 g Specifications may change without prior notice.
HDCHS9EP-VQT1N87_eng.book 132 ページ ２００８年１月１１日 金曜日 午後７時５２分 E VQT1N87 F0108JK0 ( 1000 A ) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web site: http://panasonic.net Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, F.R.
