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Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic SD Video Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your SD Video Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions. Caution for AC mains lead For your safety, please read the following text carefully.
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.
Recording Before recording....................... 24 Basic stance ............................. 24 Automatic recording (motion pictures) ...................... 26 6 LSQT1438 Editing Deleting motion/still pictures .. 56 Deleting one picture at a time .. 56 Deleting all pictures .................. 57 Selecting and deleting multiple pictures ..................................... 57 Preventing accidental deletion of motion/still pictures ............. 58 Formatting cards ......................
Accessories Make sure all of the following accessories were included in the product package. • Battery pack VW-VBJ10 The battery is shipped in a discharged state. Be sure to charge the battery before using this unit (P.14). • AC adaptor VSK0695 • AC cable K2CT3CA00004 Parts identification and handling DC input terminal [DC IN 5.0 V] (P.15) Lens cover open lever (P.10) Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (P.60, 61) USB terminal [ ] (P.62, 65, 76) •Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
Parts identification and handling (cont.) Using the hand strap (supplied) Using as strap Fit over your wrist and adjust the length of the strap. Sales and Support Information Customer Care Centre ● For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852 ● For customers within the Republic of lreland: 01 289 8333 ● Visit our website for product information ● E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.
Applicable SD cards (sold separately) The following SD and SDHC Memory Cards can be used. Type of card Capacity 256 MB SD Memory Card 512 MB (SD speed Class 2 or higher recommended) 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 6 GB SDHC Memory Card 8 GB logo.) (Use cards bearing the 12 GB 16 GB 32 GB • 8 MB and 16 MB SD Memory Cards are for still picture recording only. • With 32 MB, 64 MB and 128 MB SD Memory Cards, still pictures can be recorded, but motion picture recording may stop during use. • Multimedia cards cannot be used.
Setup 1 The battery is not charged at the time of purchase. Be sure to charge it before use. For charging time (P.16) Charging The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet. Insert the battery into the unit and charge it. 1 Set the mode dial to [OFF]. 2 Open the card/battery door.
Setup 2 Charging time, recordable time and Remaining battery capacity indication Charging time and recordable time Times are given for a temperature of 25 ˚C and humidity of 60 %. The charging time shown in the table are approximations. In high or low temperatures, charging requires more time. ● Supplied battery VW-VBJ10 (3.6 V, 940 mAh (minimum)) Charging time Approx. 2 h 15 min Maximum continuously Actual recordable time recordable time Recordable time Approx.
Setup 4 Turning the unit ON/OFF (Selecting modes) Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely to the desired position without turning it recklessly. Set to icon of desired mode. Turning the unit OFF Status indicator • When turning the unit ON: Lit red (When selecting ) • When turning the unit OFF: Off Motion picture recording mode (P.26) Motion picture playback mode (P.52) Still picture recording mode (P.28) Still picture playback mode (P.
Setup 5 Setting from the menu, changing the display language The cursor buttons are used to select functions, execute operations and make menu settings. The menu cannot be displayed during recording or playback. For menu items (P.84 “Menu List”) 1 Display the menu. 6 Select an item. 7 Enter the selected item. 8 Close the menu. The menu displayed differs according to mode. 2 Select the top menu.
Setup 6 Setting the date and time Setting the date and time Before recording, check that the date and time have been set. The very first time that the unit is turned ON, a message appears prompting you to set the date and time. Select [YES], press the center of the cursor buttons and proceed to step 3 . 1 2 Set to [ ] or [ ]. To change the date and time display Select the desired menu. →[SETUP]→ [DATE FORMAT] Format indication [Y/M/D] [M/D/Y] [D/M/Y] 22 LSQT1438 Appearance on LCD monitor 2009.
Recording 1 Record motion and still pictures onto the SD card. Recorded motion and still pictures are referred to as “scenes” with this unit. Before recording Recording can be done in two ways: “Automatic recording” or “Manual recording”.
Recording 2 Automatic recording (motion pictures) Before recording, open the lens cover. Recording mode and recording times 1 Set to [ ]. 2 Press and set to [AUTO]. Press to switch modes between [iA] and [AUTO]. To change aspect ratio to 4:3 3 →[BASIC]→ [REC ASPECT]→[4:3] Default aspect ratio at the time of purchase is set to 16:9 (widescreen). To remove sound when record button is pressed →[SETUP]→ [BEEP SOUND]→[OFF] To remove on-screen display Start recording.
Recording 3 Automatic recording (still pictures) Before recording, open the lens cover. Take still pictures with settings such as focus and colouring made automatically. For maximum recording times with battery see (P.16) Number of recordable pictures ● Picture size is 640×480 (0.3 M). 1 2 Set to [ Press ]. and set to [AUTO]. Press to switch modes between [iA] and [AUTO]. To remove shutter sound →[ADVANCED]→[SHTR EFFECT]→[OFF] 3 Take picture.
Recording 4 Zoom/avoid jitter/maintain indicates functions used with motion pictures and still pictures. picture brightness in dark locations functions used with Enlarging (zoom) Optical zoom can be used to enlarge objects by up to 10 times without degradation. Enlarge Apply zoom effect to sounds (zoom microphone) Synched with zooming operations, distance sounds are recorded when enlarging and peripheral sounds are recorded at wide angles.
Recording 5 When the camera is pointed at a subject, the optimum settings are established automatically based on “brightness”, “contrast”, “face”, “distance” and other information. Intelligent auto mode Before recording, open the lens cover. 1 To cancel intelligent auto mode 2 3 Set to [ ] or [ ]. Scenery The entire scene from nearby to distant objects is recorded clearly. Low light Press . Even evening, twilight or other dark scenes are recorded with adequate brightness. Start recording.
Recording 6 Recording in WEB mode/ indicates functions used with motion pictures and still pictures. functions used with Recording for posting videos on YouTube (WEB mode) You can record video clips in the right file sizes for uploading to the YouTube video sharing website. 1 Set to [ 2 3 Press using the video light Brightening up dark scenes for recording The built-in video light can be used when the subject is in dark surroundings. 1 Set to [ ] or [ ]. ]. 2 Press .
Recording 7 Operation icons can be used to set effects, compensate brightness or perform other operations in one easy step. indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with still pictures. Other recording options While recording is paused Display operation icons. 1 View explanations of functions during automatic recording (help mode) Select [ page. ] in step 1 on the previous 1/2NEXT 1/2NEXT Operation icons Select function to be explained.
Recording 7 Other recording options (cont.) Backlight compensation function Soft skin mode Softens skin colours when people’s faces are prominent in picture. Brightens objects that appear dark against backlighting. Display operation icons. Select [ Operation icons can be used to set effects, compensate brightness or perform other operations in one easy step. indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with still pictures. Display operation icons. ].
Recording 7 Other recording options (cont.) Operation icons can be used to set effects, compensate brightness or perform other operations in one easy step. indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with still pictures. PRE-REC function To ensure that you won’t pass up any recording opportunities, the picture and sound are recorded starting about 3 seconds before the record button is pressed. Display operation icons. Select [ ].
Recording 7 Other recording options (cont.) Face detection function The faces of subjects are detected, and adjustment is made automatically so that the brightness of the faces and image quality are optimized. Display operation icons. Select [ 3/3NEXT ]. 3/3NEXT ● While in face detection mode, orange frames encircle the faces that have been detected. ● Up to five faces can be detected at a time, and priority is given to the face appearing larger or nearer the center of the screen.
Recording 8 Recording manually (motion/still pictures) 1 Set to [ ] or [ Focus, colouring, shutter speed and brightness can be manually adjusted. indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with still pictures. ]. Using situation-specific settings (scene mode) Prearranged settings can be used. After steps 1 and 2 (previous page) →[BASIC]→[SCENE MODE]→select from the five modes below: 2 Select manual recording.
Recording 8 Recording manually (motion/still pictures) (cont.) Focus, colouring, shutter speed and brightness can be manually adjusted. indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with still pictures. Achieve natural colours (white balance) Restore natural colours according to the light source when colouring has become unnatural. After steps 1 and 2 (P.44) Select [ ]. To return to automatic adjustment Set to [ ] or .
Recording 8 Recording manually (motion/still pictures) (cont.) Adjusting shutter speed (shutter speed) Focus, colouring, shutter speed and brightness can be manually adjusted. indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with still pictures. Adjusting brightness (iris/gain) Adjust shutter speed to record fast-moving objects, etc. Adjust iris/gain (sensitivity) settings if location is too bright or too dark. After steps 1 and 2 (P.44) Select [ ]. After steps 1 and 2 (P.
Recording 9 The date and time of travel destinations can be recorded, guidelines displayed and the sound of the wind reduced. indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with still pictures. Useful functions Recording dates and times at travel destinations (set world time) By setting your travel destination, the time difference is automatically calculated and displayed accordingly. Time settings (P.22) must be made first.
Playback 1 Viewing motion pictures Volume adjustment 1 Set to [ ]. Recorded motion pictures (scenes) can be played back on the unit. Do not remove the SD card while it is being accessed (card access lamp lit). Displaying thumbnails by date 1 Select [ (P.52). ] in step Thumbnails are displayed. 2 To move to the next page: either press the left and right cursor button or select or and press the centre of the cursor button. T (+) side: Increases the volume.
Playback 1 Viewing motion pictures (cont.) Fast forward/rewind playback During playback Pause (returns to normal playback when pressed during fastforwarding or fast-rewinding). Fast-rewinds when held down for 1 or more seconds. Fast-forwards when held down for 1 or more seconds. ● Pressing the buttons again changes to fast-forward (fast-rewind) speed. The [ ] and [ ] buttons appearing on the LCD monitor change to [ ] and [ ].
Editing 1 Deleting motion/still pictures Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor. Do not turn off the unit or open the card/battery door while the unit is deleting pictures. Set to [ ] or [ Deleted pictures cannot be restored. Locking pictures (P.58) you do not want to delete prevents them from being deleted accidentally. Deleting all pictures With thumbnails displayed Selecting and deleting multiple pictures With thumbnails displayed ]. Select [SELECT]. Select [ALL].
Editing 2 Preventing accidental deletion of motion/still pictures Formatting cards Preventing accidental deletion Locking important pictures prevents them from being deleted accidentally. Even locked pictures are deleted when SD cards are formatted. Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. Make settings from the menus. (P.20) →[EDIT SCENE] (For still pictures, [PHOTO SETUP])→ [LOCK SET]→[YES] Formatting cards All data, including locked pictures, are deleted and cannot be restored when SD cards are formatted.
With other products 1 With other products Playback on TV Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can be viewed on TV. For TV settings, see the operating instructions of the TV. Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.14) and set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. 2 Copying to video recorders or DVD recorders Motion pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to TV video recorders and DVD recorders (hereinafter referred to as “recorder”).
With other products 3 Printing pictures from PictBridge printers Still pictures recorded with this unit can be printed by connecting the unit directly to a printer that supports PictBridge. Display the PictBridge menu. Make print settings. Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.14), and set the mode dial to a setting other than [OFF]. Connect the unit and printer using the USB cable (supplied). Print settings Item Insert the plugs as far as they will go. DATE PRINT PAPER SIZE Select [PictBridge].
With other products 4 Using DVD burners (sold separately) Required equipment (as of January 2009) • DVD burner (VW-BN1＊) • Mini AB USB connection cable (included with DVD burner) Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to discs using DVD burners (sold separately). Connecting this unit and a DVD burner Connect the AC adaptor provided with the DVD burner to the DVD burner. ＊ Use with the VW-BN1 DVD burner is recommended.
With other products 4 Using DVD burners (sold separately) (cont.) With still pictures, all scenes are copied at once. With motion pictures, either all scenes can be copied or specific scenes or scenes on specific dates can be selected and copied. Copying still pictures to discs Select [BURN DISC] on the [DVD BURNER] display (P.65). Select [PICTURE]. Copying begins. Hereafter, operate the unit as instructed by the displayed messages.
With other products 4 Using DVD burners (sold separately) (cont.) Copying using a DVD burner ● After copying is complete but before erasing the data on the SD card, check that the disc plays back and that data was copied correctly. (P.69) ● While copying is underway, do not turn off the unit or DVD burner or disconnect the mini AB USB connection cable. Also, do not subject the unit or DVD burner to impact. ● While copying is underway, the disc cannot be removed.
With a computer 1 Software on the CD-ROM The supplied CD-ROM contains the software below: This CD-ROM can only be used on Windows computers. Image management/DVD production software VideoCam Suite 2.0 This software allows motion pictures and still pictures to be acquired from this unit, edited and output. The acquired motion pictures and still pictures can also be attached to e-mail or edited and saved on DVD. For information about how to use VideoCam Suite, read the PDF operating instructions.
With a computer 3 Operating environment A computer with the specifications below is required to use this software. Operating environment required for VideoCam Suite PC IBM® PC/AT compatible personal computer with an Intel® Pentium® 1.0 GHz or higher CPU (including compatible CPU) When using Playback function and the MPEG2 conversion function, Intel® Pentium® 4 1.8 GHz or higher is recommended.
With a computer 4 Installing VideoCam Suite ● Before installing the software, check your operating environment (P.72) and close any other software applications which are running. ● Do not perform other computer operations while installing the software. ● Do not connect this unit to the computer until installation is complete. ● Install VideoCam Suite only from the supplied CD-ROM. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your computer.
With a computer 5 Using VideoCam Suite Importing motion pictures and still pictures When this unit is connected to the computer, VideoCam Suite starts up automatically. ● To use the application with Windows Vista, log on with administrator authorization or via a standard user account. Guest accounts cannot be used. To use the application with Windows XP or 2000, log on with administrator authorization. Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.14) and set the mode dial to a position other than [OFF].
With a computer 6 Uploading video clips to YouTube Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.14) and set the mode dial to a position other than [OFF]. When VideoCam Suite is used, you can upload the video clips you have recorded in WEB mode to YouTube. You can also take the following steps to upload your video clips. (Simplified uploading) Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable (supplied). Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.
With a computer 7 Using this unit as an external drive (Mass storage) Connecting the unit to a computer Use the AC adaptor to supply power to this unit and connected devices. Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.14) and set the mode dial to a position other than [OFF]. Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable (supplied). (P.76) Select [PC/RECORDER]. • The SD card in the unit appears on the computer as an external drive. This unit can be used as an external drive.
With a computer 8 Checking the connections Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable (supplied). (P.76) Display the Device Manager. ● For Windows 2000 Click [Start] → [Settings] → [Control Panel] → [System] → [Hardware] tab → [Device Manager] button. ● For Windows XP Click [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Performance and Maintenance] → [System] → [Hardware] tab in the [System Properties] window → [Device Manager] button.
Others 1 Recording and playback functions can be used and basic settings made. (For setting procedures, see P.20.) ● Settings enclosed in are active at the time of purchase. Menus Recording menu Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. ＊1 not displayed in intelligent auto mode Top menu Submenus Purpose BASIC ADVANCED ＊2 displayed only in manual mode Settings/Notices Mode Page SCENE MODE Use settings tailored to specific scenes. REC MODE Set the motion picture recording mode.
Others 1 Recording and playback functions can be used and basic settings made. (For setting procedures, see P.20.) ● Settings enclosed in are active at the time of purchase. Menus (cont.) SETUP menu Item Settings/Notices Page DISPLAY Display current information or settings on the LCD monitor. •Even when this item is set to [OFF], the operating status, date and world time will remain displayed. DATE/TIME Select the date and time display mode. DATE FORMAT Select the date display format.
2 Others LCD monitor displays When recording During playback Motion picture recording display Motion picture playback display / / / / Intelligent auto mode (P.32) Auto mode (P.26)/ Manual mode (P.44) / / / / / / / / Scene mode (P.45) (Red) Recording/Writing to SD card (Green) Recording pause No SD card is inserted/unusable card Elapsed recording time (P.26) Recording mode (P.27) / Operating status (P.52) / / / Power LCD (P.23) Remaining battery power (P.16) Zoom microphone (P.
Others 3 Message This section explains the main messages appearing on the LCD monitor and how to deal with them. Messages What to check CANNOT RECORD. Writing on the SD card failed. NO DATA. Neither motion pictures nor still pictures are recorded on the SD card. Data is recorded on the SD card, but if this message appears, the card may be unstable. Turn the unit off and turn back on. THIS CARD CANNOT RECORD IN VIDEO MODE. An 8 MB or 16 MB SD card cannot be used in video recording mode.
Others 4 Problem What to check The unit does not turn on. The status indicator is flashing while using the battery. Is the battery sufficiently charged? The unit turns off on its own. To conserve the battery, the unit automatically turns off if the unit has not been in use for about 5 minutes. To resume unit use, set the mode dial to [OFF] and then the desired mode position. When [ECONOMY] is set to [OFF], the unit does not turn off automatically. (P.
Others 4 Problem 94 Troubleshooting (cont.) What to check Images do not appear on TV or appear stretched in the vertical direction. ● Does the input mode on the TV match the connected terminals? Set input to the connected terminals as explained in the TV’s operating instructions. ● Set [TV ASPECT] to match the connected TV. (P.60) Data cannot be deleted. ● Is the scene locked? Unlock the scene. (P.58) ● Scenes whose thumbnails have a cannot be deleted.
Others 4 Problem [DISC IS UNUSABLE. CHECK DISC.] appears on the LCD monitor. Troubleshooting (cont.) What to check Problem What to check Because of specifications, this unit has functions that cannot be used simultaneously. A disc which cannot be used or a disc which cannot be written on has been inserted into the DVD burner. Use a new disc. Examples: Function Digital zoom Fade Colour night view A function cannot be used or selected.
Others 5 Cautions for use When using the unit ● Keep the SD Video Camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). • If you use the SD Video Camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the SD Video Camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation. • Do not use the SD Video Camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and sound.
Others 5 Cautions for use (cont.) AC adaptor ● Use the supplied AC adaptor. ● If the battery itself is too hot or too cold, it may take time to charge or it may not charge at all. ● Keep the AC adaptor at least 1 m away from the radio. (Interference may affect the radio.) ● During use, the AC adaptor may make noises internally, however, this is normal. ● After use, unplug the AC adaptor from its AC outlet. (Leaving it connected consumes 0.3 W [max.] of power.
Others 6 Specifications SD Video Camera : Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor), DC 3.6 V (When using battery) Recording: 2.9 W, Charging: 4.
Index A Aperture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Auto focus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Auto slow shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 B Backlight compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Beep sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 C Charging time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Colour night view function . . . . . . . . . . .39 Cursor button . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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