Panasonic AG-AC130 Manual
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1. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock hazard keep this equipment away from all liquids Use and store only in locations which are not exposed to the risk of dripping or splashing liquids and do not place any liquid containers on top of the equipment WARNING Always keep memory cards or accessories coin battery microphone holder screws microphone holder adaptor INPUT terminal covers out of the reach of babies and small children indicates safety information CAUTION Danger of explosion or fire if battery is incorrectly replaced or mistreated Do not disassemble the battery or dispose of it in fire Do not store in temperatures over 60 C 140 F Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as sun shine fire or the like For Battery Pack Use specified charger Replace only with same or specified type For Battery of Remote Controller Replace battery with part No CR2025 only Do not recharge the battery CAUTION In order to maintain adequate ventilation do not install or place this unit in a bookcase built in cabinet or any other confined space To prevent risk of electric shock or fire hazard due to overheating ensure that curtains and any other materials do not obstruct the ventilation CAUTION Do not lift the unit by its handle whi2. AVCCAM product within 1 month email sent Details about user registration and the extended warranty http panasonic biz sav pass_e Please note this is a site that is not maintained by Panasonic Canada Inc The Panasonic Canada Inc privacy policy does not apply and is not applicable in relation to any information submitted This link is provided to you for convenience e The SDHC logo and SDXC logo are trademarks of SD 3C LLC e AVCHD and the AVCHD logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation e The DV is a registered trademark e Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories e HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC e Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Screenshots are used in accordance with Microsoft Corporation guidelines e IBM and PC AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation e Intel is a registered trademark or a trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Apple Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc in the United States and or other countries e Other model names company n
3. 4 6 SEARCH button Page 50 of Vol 2 Page 61 of 5 lt SEN Sen Vol 2 7 6 TEN EE i l 7 PAUSE button Page 50 of Vol 2 9 8 STILL ADV button Page 62 of Vol 2 9 STOP button Page 50 of Vol 2 10 SKIP button Page 50 of Vol 2 Page 61 of Vol 2 11 OPERATION buttons Same function as the OPERATION lever on the camera 12 MENU button Same function as the MENU button on the camera Remote control usable range Page 26 Recharging the battery Recharging The battery is not charged at the time of purchase Charge the battery before use It is recommended that you keep one extra battery as a spare 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor 2 Insert the battery e Disconnect the DC cord The battery cannot be charged if the DC cord is connected T Charging lamp lt CHARGE gt DC cord is Align the battery with the mark and insert fully 2 tanc x Insert until fully in place 1 AG 21 E Charging lamp ON Charging OFF Charging complete Flashing See below lll If the charging lamp is flashing Confirm that there is no dirt dust or foreign substances attached to the connectors of the battery or the AC adaptor and ensure that the adaptor has been connected correctly e If there is dirt dust or foreign substances on the connectors disconnect the power plug from the Socket before cleaning e If the charging lamp continues to flash the battery
4. Wi This product is eligible for the AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program For details see page 6 Volume MB Panasonic Operating Instructions MARI Memory Card Camera Recorder v AG AC130P Note that Operating Instructions Vol 1 describes basic operations of the Memory Card Camera Recorder For instructions on advanced operations of the Memory Card Camera Recorder refer to Operating Instructions Vol 2 pdf file contained in the supplied CD ROM AAVC CAM AVCHD n se XC Y I DOLBY STEREO CREATOR Before operating this product please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use SS50911810 YI Printed in Japan ENGLISH VQT3T61 E Read this first CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance
5. menu selectable MIC POWER 48 V ON OFF switchable Audio output Audio output Output level 600 O 316 mV Pin jack x 2 CH1 CH2 HDMI OUT AVCHD mode only 2 ch linear PCM 5 1ch Dolby Digital Headphones 3 5 mm diameter stereo mini jack x 1 Speaker Round 20 mm diameter Other terminals Camera remote terminal 2 5 mm diameter super mini jack x 1 ZOOM S S 3 5 mm diameter mini jack x 1 FOCUS IRIS INDEX remote terminal 2 5 mm diameter super mini jack x 1 TC PRESET IN OUT terminal VIDEO OUT terminal dual purpose IN 1 0 V 4 0 V p p 10 kQ OUT 2 0 V 0 5 V p p low impedance USB2 0 terminal Memory card reader writer function without copyright protection Type mini B connector USB2 0 compliant DV OUT terminal DV mode only 6 pin IEEE1394 standard compliant digital output only Monitor LCD 3 45 inch wide LCD color monitor approx 920 000 dots Viewfinder 0 45 inch wide LCD color monitor approx 1 220 000 dots equivalent Reference AC adaptor Power Source 110 V 240 V AC 50 Hz 60 Hz 22W Power Output 7 3 V DC 1 75 A Camera recorder 8 4 V DC 1 3A Charge Ll indicates safety items Weight Approx 140 g 0 31 Ib Dimensions W x H x D 103 mm x 36 mm x 62 mm 4 1 16 inches x 1 13 32 inches x 2 7 16 inches 37 Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union EU These symbols are only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard these i
6. ruptura da blindagem e produzir fogo devido ao curto circuito dos terminais N o incinere nem aque a as baterias elas n o podem ficar expostas a temperaturas superiores a 100 C 212 F O g s liberado pela bateria pode irritar a garganta danificar o lacre do inv lucro ou o vazamento provocar calor ruptura da blindagem e produzir fogo devido ao curto circuito dos terminais provocado internamente Evite o contato com o liquido que vazar das baterias Caso isto ocorra lave bem a parte afetada com bastante gua Caso haja irrita o consulte um m dico Para remover a bateria Bateria Principal de Energia Bateria do Controle Remoto Pressione o bot o para liberar a bateria 1 Empurre a trava na dire o exibida pela seta 1 para remover o suporte Bot o de libera o da bateria 2 Remova a bateria tipo bot o do suporte da bateria m Batteries that may be used with this product Correct as of September 2011 Panasonic CGA E 625 bundled and VW VBG6 optional batteries may be used with this product The CGA E 625 bundled and VW VBG6 optional batteries contain a function to enable verification as to whether they may be safely used with this product It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to
7. see Cleaning the viewfinder Page 102 of Vol 2 and refit it The remote control Eye cup holder Inserting the battery 1 Remove the holder while pushing the catch in the direction shown by arrow 1 o 2 02 2 Insert the battery with the side marked with lt gt facing up 3 Return the holder to its original position e When the battery CR2025 runs out replace it with a new one Battery life depends on the frequency of usage but is approximated at about one year If the remote control unit fails to work even when it is operated near the camera s remote control sensor it means that the battery has run out e Keep the battery out of the reach of children 26 Remote control usable range For the remote control sensor Distance Approx within 5 m Angle Approx 10 upward 15 downward and 15 sideways using the accessory battery Remote control sensor rear Remote control sensor front e These are the operation range values when the remote control is used indoors If used outdoors or if strong light is hitting the remote control sensor the remote control may not operate properly even within the said ranges e The remote control is set to OFF in the factory settings When using the remote control set the IR REMOTE on the OTHER FUNCTIONS menu to ON Page 93 of Vol 2 Turning the camera ON OFF Turning on the power Turn the POWER MODE switch up to the lt
8. 16 Protective caps Keep protective caps fitted over connecting terminals that are not being used 17 USB2 0 terminal Page 64 of Vol 2 18 Headphone jack 3 5 mm stereo mini jack Page 63 of Vol 2 19 INDEX REMOTE jack 2 5 mm super mini jack 20 CAM REMOTE jack FOCUSIIRIS 3 5 mm mini jack You can connect a remote control unit optional to control the FOCUS and IRIS operations ZOOM S S 2 5 mm super mini jack You can connect a remote control unit to control the zoom and recording start stop operation Do not connect any equipment except the remote control to the CAM REMOTE gt jack Connecting any equipment other than the remote control may cause the image brightness to change or the images to appear out of focus 21 HDMI OUT terminal Page 66 of Vol 2 22 DV OUT terminal Page 65 of Vol 2 Remote control When using the remote control set the IR REMOTE on the OTHER FUNCTIONS menu to ON The factory setting is set to OFF Page 93 of Vol 2 1 EXT DISPLAY button Take note that the following buttons are for Page 62 of Vol 2 functions that cannot be executed on this 2 DATE TIME button Page 62 of Vol 2 5 E camera vm button STARTISTOP button os o e PHOTO SHOT button Same function as the lt START STOP gt button B S on the camera a 4 ZOOM VOL button e mee SE 5 Page 62 of Vol 2 2 5 PLAY button Page 50 of Vol 2 s 2 o
9. Supply voltage DC 7 2 V when the battery is used DC 7 3 V when the AC adaptor is used Power consumption Recording 11 6 W L indicates safety items Ambient operating temperature 0 C 40 C 32 F to 104 F Ambient operating humidity 10 to 80 no condensation Weight Approx 2 4 kg 5 3 Ib excluding the battery and accessories Dimensions W x H x D 180 mm x 195 mm x 438 mm 7 inches x 7 11 16 inches x 17 1 4 inches excluding width height depth and protruding part Camera Pickup devices 1 3 MOS fixed pickup device x 3 2 2 mega pixels progressive supported Lens Optical image stabilizer lens Electric manual switching 22X zoom F1 6 3 2 f 3 9 mm to 86 mm 35 mm conversion 28 mm 616 mm Color separation optical system Prism format Filter diameter 72 mm ND filter OFF 1 4 1 16 1 64 Minimum shooting distance Approx 1m Gain settings 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 24 30 dB 24 dB and 30 dB are assigned to the USER button S GAIN Color temperature settings ATW ATW LOCK preset 3200 K preset 5600 K preset VAR Ach Bch Digital zoom 2X 5X 10X Assigned to the USER button ratio is changed every time the button is pressed Minimum subject illumination 0 4 Ix F1 6 gain 30 dB shutter speed 1 30 seconds Lens hood Wide field large lens hood Shutter speed Preset 60i 60P mode 1 60 1 100 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 seconds 30P mode 1 30 1 50 1 60 1 120 1 250 1 50
10. WFM GAMMA I LCD KNEE FACE FRAMING MATRIX SKIN TONE DTL CARD READ CARD WRITE NAME EDIT A IRIS I AGC ATW AF HD SD MODE REC FORMAT I ASPECT CONV T TC MODE PREREC MODE TCG SIMUL REC TC PRESET RELAY REC UB MODE INTERVAL REC UB PRESET I TIME STAMP EXT TC LINK AUDIO LIMITER CH1 AUDIO LIMITER CH2 MIC GAIN1 MIC GAIN2 DISPLAY SETUP Page 89 of Vol 2 Page 92 of Vol 2 I USER FILE Page 92 of Vol 2 I META DATA Page 93 of Vol 2 I OTHER FUNCTIONS Page 93 of Vol 2 L OPTION MENU Page 95 of Vol 2 1 Only in DV mode 2 Only in AVCHD mode CARD FUNCTIONS 7 CARD FORMAT CARD STATUS T CARD READ CARD WRITE LOAD SAVE INIT CARD READ RECORD USER CLIP NAME META DATA PROP CLIP COUNTER RST META INIT SET ZEBRA DETECT1 ZEBRA DETECT2 Y GET MARKER SAFETY ZONE CENTER MARKER FOCUS BAR I IRIS METER REC COUNTER VIDEO OUT OSD DATE TIME DATE FORMAT LEVEL METER I ZOOM amp FOCUS I CARD amp BATTERY OTHER DISPLAY LCD SET EVF SET LCD BACKLIGHT SELF SHOOT EVF MODE EVF COLOR 1394 STATUS 1394 CONFIG 3 Only Limited functions are available in DV mode 4 You can display the O
11. battery Short circuiting may occur across the terminals causing the battery to heat up and you may seriously burn yourself if you touch the battery in this state E indicates safety information CAUTION This apparatus can be operated at a voltage in the range of 110 240 V AC Voltages other than 120 V are not intended for U S A and Canada Operation at a voltage other than 120 V AC may require the use of a different AC plug Please contact either a local or foreign Panasonic authorized service center for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug FCC NOTICE USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number AG AC130P Trade Name Panasonic Responsible Party Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus NJ 07094 Support contact 1 800 524 1448 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 To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any unauthorized modifications CAUTION 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 install
12. e The date can be set to any date between January 1 2000 and December 31 2039 e For any date after December 31 2039 will appear on the display e Time is displayed in the 24 hour format 9 When settings are complete press the OPERATION lever e The time can be inaccurate so confirm that the time is correct before shooting e When using the camera overseas do not set the CLOCK SET to the local time but instead enter the time difference from Greenwich Mean Time according to the TIME ZONE Page 94 of Vol 2 Preparation 31 32 Setup menu structure lt CAMERA gt mode menu CAMERA MENU I SCENE FILE LOAD SAVE INIT Page 79 of Vol 2 I SW MODE Page 82 of Vol 2 I AUTO SW Page 84 of Vol 2 I RECORDING SETUP Page 85 of Vol 2 I TC UB SETUP Page 87 of Vol 2 I AV OUT SETUP Page 88 of Vol 2 1 Only in DV mode 2 Only in AVCHD mode HDMI OUT SEL DOWNCON MODE HP MODE TEST TONE VIDEO SETUP AUDIO OUT F SYNC SCAN TYPE SYNCHRO SCAN r FUNCTION KNOB DETAIL LEVEL LOW GAIN V DETAIL LEVEL MID GAIN DETAIL CORING HIGH GAIN CHROMA LEVEL SUPER GAIN I CHROMA PHASE ATW COLOR TEMP Ach MF ASSIST COLOR TEMP Bch HANDLE ZOOM MASTER PED USER1 A IRIS LEVEL USER2 I DRS USER3 DRS EFFECT I
13. meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used AC Adaptor Battery Charger The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adaptor Battery Charger Disconnect the AC mains plug from the AC mains socket when not in use AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic AVCCAM device Register as a user for this device to receive a special service warranty up to three years of free warranty repairs Customers who register as users on the website will receive an extended warranty repair valid for up to three years 1st year 2nd year 3rd year Extended warranty repair AVCCAM device Basic warranty 1 Please note that this extended warranty is not available in some countries regions 2 Not all models eligible for extended warranty coverage 3 The basic warranty period may vary depending on the country region 4 Not all repair work is covered by this extended warranty gt Free 3 years of Warranty Repairs Make sure to save the Registration Notice e mail during the warranty period Purchase Register online Registration Notice
14. when explained individually Notations e The menu items displayed on the screen are enclosed in square brackets like Menu items and characters printed on camera and the remote control are enclosed in angle brackets as in lt item name gt Menu display language e English is set in the factory settings You can change the display language in LANGUAGE item of the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen How to use the camera This camera is equipped with a 1 3 2 2 mega pixel 3MOS sensor and an optical 22X cam type zoom lens It supports simultaneous and relay recording using two memory card slots In addition it is a hand held camera recorder that supports commercial HD mode AVCHD SD mode DV recording e In this document HD mode is referred to as AVCHD mode and SD mode is referred to as DV mode DV tape equipment memory card camera recorderlcomputer etc HDMI cable can only be used in AVCHD mode Data can be transferred for Video pin cable backup dubbing editing IEEE1394 DV cable can only be used in DV mode Computer Audio pin cable Memory card J Saves and reads the setting values of scene files or user files on the memory card AG AC130 E s NE s s s GNO GNO s s s GS F AVCHD mode e Speed class 4 or higher can be used when in PH HA mode e Speed class 2 or higher can be used when in PM HE mode DV m
15. 0 1 1000 1 2000 seconds 24P mode 1 24 1 50 1 60 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 seconds Underline indicates value when shutter is OFF Synchro scan when SYNC SCAN TYPE sec 60i 60P mode 1 60 0 seconds 1 249 8 seconds 30P mode 1 30 0 seconds 1 249 8 seconds S 24P mode 2 1 24 0 seconds 1 249 8 seconds 2 when SYNC SCAN TYPE deg 3 0d 180 0d 360 0d 0 5d increments angle display Slow shutter speed 60i 60P mode 1 8 1 15 1 30 seconds 30P mode 1 8 1 15 seconds 24P mode 1 6 1 12 seconds 35 Image Recording Playback ll AVCHD mode Recording format AVCHD standard compliant Compression formats MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Recording media SD memory card 512 MB 1 GB up to 2 GB FAT12 FAT16 formats supported SDHC memory card 4 GB 6 GB 8 GB 12 GB 16 GB 32 GB FAT32 format supported SDXC memory card 48 GB 64 GB up to 2 TB exFAT format supported However memory cards above Class 4 is supported in PH HA mode and memory cards above Class 2 is supported in PM HE mode Recording format recording mode and resolution The frame rates in the setup menu are 60P 60i 30P and 24P PH 1080 59 94i PH 1080 29 97P PH 1080 23 98P Native recording PH 720 59 94P PH 720 29 97P PH 720 23 98P Native recording PM 720 59 94P HA 1080 59 94i HE 1080 59 94i Transmission rate PH mode Approx 21 Mbps VBR PM mode Approx 8 Mbps VBR HA mode Approx 17 Mbps VBR HE mode Approx 6 M
16. 31254 apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped IMPORTANT Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs video tapes and other materials may infringe the right of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws 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 For USA California Only This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Brazil Only Brasil Apenas B Manuseio de baterias usadas e BRASIL e Ap s o uso as pilhas e ou baterias poder o ser entregues ao estabelecimento comercial ou rede de assist ncia t cnica autorizada Cobrir os terminais positivo e negativo com uma fita isolante adesiva antes de depositar numa caixa destinada para o recolhimento O contato entre partes met licas pode causar vazamentos gerar calor romper a blindagem e produzir fogo N o desmonte n o remova o inv lucro nem amasse a bateria O g s liberado pela bateria pode irritar a garganta danificar o lacre do inv lucro ou o vazamento provocar calor
17. ON gt position while pressing the lock release button The mode lamp lt CAMERA gt lights up in red and the camera goes to recording standby status lt CAMERA gt mode e If the POWER MODE switch is turned up to the lt MODE gt position the mode lamp PB will light up in green and the camera goes to PB mode Page 50 of Vol 2 e Every time the switch is turned to the MODE position the mode will change between CAMERA mode and PB mode Turning off the power Turn the POWER MODE switch up to the OFF position while pressing the lock release button The mode lamp lt CAMERA gt lt PB gt goes off Switching to AVCHD mode DV mode 1 Turn the camera s POWER MODE switch lt ON gt Page 27 2 Press the MENU button 3 Set AVCHD or DV from the HD SD MODE items in the setup menu RECORDING SETUP screen 4 When the TURN POWER OFF message is displayed turn the power OFF and then ON again When the power is turned on again the mode changes e For instructions on how to turn the camera ON OFF refer to page 27 e When you switch to AVCHD mode HD indicator will light up in blue e When you switch to DV mode lt HD gt indicator will turn off Lock release button lt HD gt indicator Preparation 27 28 Setup menu basic operations You can change camera settings using the setup menu according to the shooting scene and recording details MENU butt
18. PTION MENU by pressing the CHK button while pressing the DISP MODE CHK button IR REMOTE I DV CONTROL H DV CMD SEL TALLY LAMP CLOCK SET TIME ZONE LANGUAGE SYSTEM INFO MENU INIT OPERATION TIME 33 Playback lt PB gt mode menu PB MENU Page 96 of Vol 2 OPERATION I INDICATOR I DATA DISPLAY DATE FORMAT I PLAY SETUP PB FORMAT Page 95 of Vol 2 REPEAT PLAY RESUME PLAY I THUMBNAIL 4 THUMBNAIL MODE SKIP MODE DELETE Page 96 of Vol 2 SW MODE I INDEX CLIP PROTECT REPAIR Page 82 of Vol 2 I AV OUT SETUP Page 88 of Vol 2 I DISPLAY SETUP Page 89 of Vol 2 CARD FUNCTIONS 4 Page 92 of Vol 2 USER FILE Page 92 of Vol 2 HDMI OUT SEL I DOWNCON MODE VIDEO SETUP AUDIO OUT r CARD FORMAT I CARD STATUS CLIP PROPERTY r CARD READ 7 CARD WRITE OTHER FUNCTIONS LOAD SAVE INIT USER1 USER2 USER3 LCD VIDEO OUT OSD I DATE TIME I DATE FORMAT LEVEL METER I CARD amp BATTERY I OTHER DISPLAY I LCD SET EVF SET I LCD BACKLIGHT I EVF MODE EVF COLOR Page 93 of Vol 2 1 Only in DV mode 2 Only in AVCHD mode 34 IR REMOTE F CLOCK SET 7 TIME ZONE F LANGUAGE 7 SYSTEM INFO OPERATION TIME Specifications General
19. T SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 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 unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the S8
20. UT TC PRESET IN OUT terminal Page 66 of Vol 2 AUDIO OUT CH1 CH2 terminal Page 66 of Vol 2 Mode lamp Page 27 POWER MODE switch Page 27 Lock release button Page 27 START STOP button Page 11 of Vol 2 Protective caps Keep protective caps fitted over connecting terminals that are not being used Shoulder strap mounting location Page 25 Zoom lever handle side Page 17 of Vol 2 10 REC CHECK button Page 12 of Vol 2 11 Zoom lever Page 17 of Vol 2 12 AUDIO INPUT1 2 terminal XLR 3 pin Page 38 of Vol 2 13 Zoom ring pin hole 14 HOLD switch Page 24 of Vol 2 15 START STOP button handle side Page 24 of Vol 2 16 Accessory shoe Description of parts 19 Front side and rear side Remote control sensor front Page 26 Natural light sensor Page 22 of Vol 2 Tally lamp front Page 9 of Vol 2 Built in speaker Page 62 of Vol 2 AWB button Page 20 of Vol 2 Tripod hole bottom Page 15 Viewfinder Page 5 of Vol 2 Memory card slot cover and OPEN lever Page 10 of Vol 2 9 Memory card slot and memory card access lamp Page 12 of Vol 2 10 Tally lamp rear Page 9 of Vol 2 on ON WN 11 Remote control sensor rear Page 26 12 Battery release button Page 23 13 Battery compartment Page 23 14 HD indicator Page 27 15 SLOT SEL button Page 12 of Vol 2
21. ames and product names listed in these operating instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies e This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non commercial use of a consumer and no license is granted or shall be implied for any use other than the personal uses detailed below To encode video in compliance with the AVC standard AVC Video To decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non commercial activity To decode AVC Video that was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA LLC http www mpegla com Separate license contracts must be obtained from MPEG LA where SD Memory Cards containing information recorded with this product are to be distributed to end users for commercial purposes End user refers to persons or organizations handling such contents for personal use lll How to read this document Illustrations e Illustrations of the camera menu screens and other items may vary from the actual items e In order to identify the terminals on the camera body the supplied protective caps are not illustrated except in Description of parts Pages 19 20 Reference pages e Reference pages in this document are indicated by Page 00 SD SDHC SDXC memory cards e SD SDHC SDXC memory cards are all described as memory cards Each name is described
22. ant with the SD standard e SDHC memory cards of 4 GB or above that do not have the SDHC logo and SDXC memory cards of 48 GB or above that do not have the SDXC logo are not compliant with the SD standard e Use this camera to format memory cards Formatting memory cards on computers or other devices may cause recording to take longer than normal or may cause memory cards to become incompatible with this product Page 13 of Vol 2 Use this camera to reformat any memory cards that have been formatted on computers or other devices e Multimedia cards cannot be used 11 12 cLass SD speed class 4 This refers to a class 4 speed standard SD speed class for the continuous writing of data between SD compatible devices and memory cards as designated by the SD standard When the use of an SD speed class 4 memory card is recommended for SD compatible products this indicates that stable recording operation can be achieved by using memory cards of class 4 and above cLass SD speed class 6 This refers to a class 6 speed standard SD speed class for the continuous writing of data between SD compatible devices and memory cards as designated by the SD standard When the use of an SD speed class 6 memory card is recommended for SD compatible products this indicates that stable recording operation can be achieved by using memory cards of class 6 and above UHS I compatibility e UHS I Ultra High Speed I is speed standard for SD memo
23. ation 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 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 The user may find the booklet Something About Interference available from FCC local regional offices helpful FCC Warning To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance follow the attached installation instructions and the user must use only shielded interface cables when connecting to host computer or peripheral devices Also any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user s authority to operate this device NOTIFICATION Canada This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num ique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada IMPORTAN
24. ay distort their sound Keep the AC adaptor 1 meter or more away from radios e The AC adaptor may make some noise when in use but this is normal e The battery cannot be recharged when a DC cord is connected to the AC adaptor Power sources Using the battery Installation 1 Insert the battery until it clicks into place Removal 1 Turn the POWER MODE switch OFF Page 27 and confirm that the mode lamp is off 2 Remove the battery while pressing the battery release button Support the battery with your hand to ensure that it will not fall Battery release Preparation 23 24 Using the AC adaptor Installation Removal 1 Connect the DC cord to the AC adaptor 4 Turn the POWER MODE switch OFF Page 27 and confirm that the mode lamp is off 2 Plug the AC cord into the power outlet 2 Remove the DC cord s battery connector while pressing the battery release button 3 Insert the DC cord s battery connector until it clicks into place 3 Disconnect the AC cord from the power outlet e The battery cannot be recharged when a DC cord is connected to the AC adaptor e Disconnect the AC cord from the power outlet when this device is not in use CAUTION This apparatus can be operated at a volt age in the range of 110 240 V AC Voltages other than 120 V are not intended for U S A and Canada Operation at a voltage other t
25. bps VBR Interval recording OFF 1 s 10 s 30 s 1 min 2 min For the recording mode PH 1080 24P fixed and shooting time has a maximum of 168 hours 1 week 36 E DV mode Recording format DV standard compliant File format AVI Type2 Recording media SD memory card 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB FAT12 FAT16 formats supported SDHC memory card 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB FAT32 format supported SDXC memory card 48 GB 64 GB up to 2 TB exFAT format supported However it is possible to use Class 6 or higher Recording format recording mode and resolution The frame rates in the setup menu are 60i 30P and 24P 480 59 94i 480 29 97P 480 23 98P Image output ll AVCHD mode HDMI OUT terminal HDMI HDMI Type A terminal 1080 60i 720 60P 480 60P VIERA Link not supported VIDEO OUT terminal Pin jack 1 0 V p p 75 O 480 60i E DV mode VIDEO OUT terminal Pin jack 1 0 V p p 75 O 480 60i Audio recording playback ll AVCHD mode Compression formats Recording Playback Dolby Digital 2 ch Sampling frequency 48 kHz Encoding 16 bit Compressed bit rate PH mode 384 kbps PM HA HE mode 256 kbps E DV mode Compression formats Recording Playback linear PCM digital 2 ch Sampling frequency 48 kHz Encoding 16 bit Audio input Built in microphone Stereo microphone XLR input XLR 3 pin x 2 AUDIO INPUT1 AUDIO INPUT2 LINE MIC selectable high impedance LINE 0 dBu MIC 40 50 60 dBu
26. han 120 V AC may require the use of a different AC plug Please contact either a local or foreign Panasonic authorized service center for as sistance in selecting an alternate AC plug Adjusting the hand strap Adjust the hand strap to suit your hand 1 Open the cover and adjust the length of the strap 2 Close the cover e Make sure that the cover is firmly closed Attaching the shoulder strap It is recommended that you attach the shoulder strap to avoid dropping the camera 20 mm or longer 20 mm or longer Preparation Attaching removing the lens hood Removing the lens hood Attaching the lens hood e Turn the lens hood counterclockwise to remove e Attach the lens hood to the camera with the lens it hood guide facing up and aligned to the center of the camera e Turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks and locks into place Center of the camera The side with lens hood guide Attaching removing the lens cap Removing the lens cap e Pinch the lens cap to remove it Attaching the lens cap e Pinch the lens cap to attach it e Keep the lens cap attached when the camera is not in use to protect the lens Lens cap 25 Fitting the eye cup Attach the eye cup by fitting the eye cup holder and the ridges of the eye cup together e Turning the eye cup after attaching it may cause the eye cup holder to come off If the eye cup holder does come off
27. he battery check the body and terminals if they have been deformed Inserting a deformed battery into the camera or the AC adaptor battery charger may damage the camera or the AC adaptor battery charger Reminders when discarding memory cards or transferring them to others Formatting memory cards or deleting data using the functions of this camera or a computer will merely change the file management information and will not completely erase the data stored in the memory cards It is recommended that you physically destroy memory cards when discarding them or use data deletion software for commercially available for computers to completely erase the data when transferring them to others Users are responsible for managing the data stored in their memory cards Liquid crystal displays e Images or characters can linger on the screen of the LCD or viewfinder if they are left displayed for a long time but you can fix this by leaving the camera off for several hours e The LCD monitor is managed with high precision to ensure that 99 99 of the pixels are effective leaving only 0 01 of pixels that are either dead or remain on all the time This is normal and will have no effect on recorded images e Dew may form on the LCD monitor if you use the camera in locations of intensely varying temperatures Wipe it dry with a soft dry cloth e The LCD monitor may appear a little dimmer right after turning on a cold camera The brightness w
28. icides or other volatile substances may deform it or cause the coating to peel off e Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or PVC products for extended periods of time After use remove the battery or disconnect the AC power supply cord from the power outlet Battery characteristics This camera uses a rechargeable lithium ion battery It generates electrical energy through an internal chemical reaction This reaction is easily influenced by the ambient temperature and humidity and the effective operating time of the battery is reduced as the temperature rises or falls If you use this camera at locations with extremely low temperatures its operating time will be reduced If the battery becomes extremely hot a protective function will engage and you will not be able to use it for a while 13 14 Make sure to remove the battery after use Completely remove the battery from the camera Even if you turn the camera off leaving the battery attached still consumes a small amount of electricity The battery will over discharge if you leave it in the camera for long periods of time and may become impossible to recharge Do not remove the battery when the POWER switch is ON Turn the POWER switch OFF and make sure that the mode lamp is completely off before removing the battery Protect the battery terminals Do not allow dust or foreign substances to cling to the battery terminals If you accidentally drop t
29. ill go back to normal when the internal temperature increases Do not point the eyepiece of the lens or viewfinder at the sun Doing so may damage the internal parts Protective caps for the terminals Keep protective caps fitted over connecting terminals that are not being used Mosaic like noise may appear on the playback images in the following shooting conditions e When there is a complex pattern in the background e When moving the camera a long distance or moving quickly e When the subject is moving quickly Especially when shooting in HE mode Depending on the signal reading system of the pickup devices MOS sensor the following problems may occur e A subject that quickly crosses the screen may appear distorted in some shooting conditions e When a subject is lit by the flash the screen may appear split horizontally The possibility of the occurrence may be reduced by setting the shutter speed lower Before using the camera Always take trial shots e When shooting important events such as weddings make sure to take trial shots to confirm that sound and image are being properly recorded before actual shooting Before use Be sure to check and set the calendar and time zone e These settings affect the control and playback sequence of recorded contents Check and set the calendar and time zone before shooting Page 30 There are no guarantees for recorded content e In the unlikely event that c
30. ing the OPERATION lever in the lt lt gt direction or pushing the OPERATION lever changes the setting value and returns the previous menu T Repeat steps 2 to 5 to change other functions Press the MENU button to complete settings and return to the normal screen Initializing the setup menu The setup menu is divided into user files and scene files and you can initialize each one to its factory settings To initialize user files all items other than scene files By selecting INIT in the LOAD SAVE INIT item of the USER FILE screen you can restore the current user file menu setting to its factory setting To initialize scene files Among the six scene files select the file you wish to initialize using the SCENE FILE dial Then by selecting INIT in the LOAD SAVE INIT item of the SCENE FILE screen you can restore the setting value of only the selected scene file to its factory setting e To initialize user files and scene files at the same time restore a user file and all six scene files to their factory settings by selecting YES in the MENU INIT item of the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen e Time code DPERATION TIME item CLOCK SET item TIME ZONE item setting values are not initialized Preparation 29 30 Setting the calendar The CLOCK SET value is recorded in the contents clip and affects the playback sequence of the thumbnails Before shooting be sure to chec
31. k set the TIME ZONE and CLOCK SET This section will explain the steps on how to set the calendar to September 22 2011 17 20 1 Turn the camera s POWER MODE switch lt ON gt Page 27 2 Press the MENU button e Menu operation Page 28 e Operations can also be performed using buttons on the remote control that correspond to those on the camera For details see Remote control Page 21 3 Select the TIME ZONE item on the setup menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen and press the OPERATION lever or tilt it to the lt b gt direction OTHER FUNCTIONS IR REMOTE TALLY LAMP CLOCK SET 4 Since pressing the OPERATION lever will display the settings screen tilt the OPERATION lever in the lt A gt lt gt directions to set the time difference from Greenwich Mean Time then press the OPERATION lever again Factory default setting is 0 00 TIME ZONE 5 Tilt the OPERATION lever in the A direction and select YES in the CLOCK SET item on the setup menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen OTHER FUNCTIONS IR REMOTE TALLY LAMP TIME ZONE 6 Tilt the OPERATION lever in the lt A gt lt gt directions to set to 2011 CLOCK SET oe 7 Tilt the OPERATION lever in the lt gt gt direction to change to the next item then tilt the lever in the lt A gt lt V gt directions to set to SEP CLOCK SET 8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 to set the remaining items CLOCK SET I
32. le the tripod is attached When the tripod is attached its weight will also affect the unit s handle possibly causing the handle to break and hurting the user To carry the unit while the tripod is attached take hold of the tripod CAUTION Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock and annoying interference use the recommended accessories only CAUTION Do not jar swing or shake the unit by its handle while the conversion lens or another accessory is attached Due to the added weight of the conversion lens any strong jolt to the handle may damage the unit or result in personal injury CAUTION The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable The AC receptacle mains socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible To completely disconnect this equipment from the AC mains disconnect the power cord plug from the AC receptacle CAUTION Do not leave the unit in direct contact with the skin for long periods of time when in use Low temperature burn injuries may be suffered if the high temperature parts of this unit are in direct contact with the skin for long periods of time When using the equipment for long periods of time make use of the tripod CAUTION Keep metal objects such as necklaces and hairpins away from the
33. m 2 pieces W Microphone holder adaptor Page 63 of Vol 2 CD ROM Operating Instructions PDF AVCCAM Restorer Software AVCCAM SD Card File Recovery Software The following accessories are attached to the unit Lens cap Page 25 INPUT terminal cap 2 pieces NC Lens hood Page 25 Hand strap Page 24 e The battery provided with this product is CGA E 625 If you need an additional battery see the following optional accessories list e Consult your dealer when purchasing additional accessories e Adequately process the AC cord cap and the packaging material after taking out the product Optional accessories e XLR microphone AG MC200G e Battery VW VBG6 7 2 V 5800 5400 typ min mAh Before use 17 Description of parts Left side AUDIO Ht SELECTCH2 SELECT INT NTR INPUT Built in microphone Page 37 of Vol 2 2 INPUT1 switch MIC POWER 48V Page 38 of Vol 2 3 INPUT2 switch MIC POWER 48V Page 38 of Vol 2 HANDLE ZOOM switch Page 17 of Vol 2 Diopter adjustment dial Page 5 of Vol 2 INPUT1 LINE MIC switch Page 38 of Vol 2 INPUT2 LINE MIC switch Page 38 of Vol 2 OIS button Page 27 of Vol 2 9 LCD monitor Page 6 of V
34. ndex Please read before use Compatible memory card for this camera Ill Shooting in AVCHD mode Speed class 4 or above is required for recording in PH mode HA mode Speed class 2 or above is required for recording in PM mode HE mode It is recommended that you use the following Panasonic memory cards As of September 2011 ll Shooting in DV mode Speed class 6 or above memory cards are required It is recommended that you use the following Panasonic memory cards As of September 2011 Saving reading user Memory card Storage AVCHD DV files and scene files type capacity shooting playback shooting playback and reading metadata AVCHD only 8MB 16 MB Cannot be used Successful operation is SNB not guaranteed Cannot be used 64 MB 428 MB Shooting may suddenly SD memory card stop with certain SD 256 MB memory cards 512 MB 1GB Can be used 2GB Can be used 4GB Can be used 6 GB SDHC memory 8 GB Can be used Can be used card 12 GB 16 GB 32 GB Can be used SDXC memory 48 GB card 64 GB No available Panasonic memory cards e Please see our support page at the following website for the latest information not included in these operating instructions http pro av panasonic net e This camera supports FAT12 and FAT16 formatted SD memory cards FAT32 formatted SDHC memory cards and exFAT formatted SDXC memory cards that are compli
35. ng the camera ON OFF Switching to AVCHD mode DV mode 27 Setup menu basic operations 28 Using the setup menu 28 Initializing the setup menu Setting the calendar 30 Setup menu structure 32 CAMERA mode menu 32 Playback PB mode menu 34 Reference Specifications nene 35 10 Volume 2 CD Shooting Using the viewfinder Tally lamp Basic shooting operations Using the zoom function Shooting in manual mode Shooting in 1080i 480i progressive mode Using convenient shooting functions Using special functions for recording Adjusting the shutter speed Changing audio input Using shooting settings scene files Storing scene files and other settings on memory cards Clip metadata AVCHD mode only Using the counter Charging the built in battery setting the time code Playback Basic playback operations Thumbnail screen Playback settings PLAY SETUP Thumbnail operations Useful playback functions Editing Connecting external devices Nonlinear editing How to handle data recorded on the memory card Dubbing Displays Screen displays Menu Setup menu list Reference Before calling for service Updating the firmware incorporated into the unit Cleaning Storage precautions Recording format list I
36. ode Speed class 6 or higher can be used mem USB2 0 connection cable Contents Volume 1 This Book Read this first u 2 How to use the camera 8 Please read before use 11 Compatible memory card for this camera 11 CLASS SD speed class 4 12 CLASSE SD speed class 6 12 Operating precautions 13 Before use Before using the camera 15 Accessories U a 17 Optional accessories 17 Description of parts Description of parts 18 Left side Top and roht Side 19 Front side and rear side 20 Remote control 1 rec rei a ua 21 Preparation Recharging the battery 21 R charging 3 nene 21 Power sources 223 Using the battery 23 Using the AC adaptor Adjusting the hand strap Attaching the shoulder strap 2 25 Attaching removing the lens hood 25 Attaching removing the lens cap 25 Fitting the eye cup s The remote control Inserting the battery Remote control usable range f Turni
37. ol 2 10 USER button Page 27 of Vol 2 11 ND FILTER dial Page 20 of Vol 2 12 FOCUS ASSIST button Page 19 of Vol 2 13 FOCUS switch Page 18 of Vol 2 14 PUSH AUTO button Page 18 of Vol 2 15 ZOOM switch Page 17 of Vol 2 16 SCENE FILE dial Page 40 of Vol 2 17 MENU button Page 28 18 EXEC button Page 57 of Vol 2 19 OPERATION lever Page 28 20 AUDIO MON ADV button Page 29 of Vol 2 21 Focus ring Page 18 of Vol 2 on o0 A fireun inpura2 22 Zoom ring Page 17 of Vol 2 If you do not need the zoom ring pin attach it to the zoom ring pin hole Page 19 to prevent the loss 23 IRIS ring Page 19 of Vol 2 24 IRIS button Page 19 of Vol 2 25 GAIN switch Page 20 of Vol 2 26 WHITE BAL switch Page 20 of Vol 2 27 FUNCTION knob Page 26 of Vol 2 28 SHTR dial Page 34 of Vol 2 29 DIAL SEL button Page 34 of Vol 2 30 DISP MODE CHK button Page 25 of Vol 2 31 AUTO MANU switch Page 18 of Vol 2 32 AUDIO LEVEL knob CH1 CH2 Page 39 of Vol 2 33 ZEBRA button Page 25 of Vol 2 34 WFM button Page 28 of Vol 2 35 AUDIO CH1 CH2 SELECT switch Page 37 of Vol 2 36 BARS button Page 28 of Vol 2 37 EVF DTL button Page 6 of Vol 2 38 LCD button Page 8 of Vol 2 39 COUNTER RESET TC SET button Page 46 of Vol 2 40 AUDIO AUTO MANU CH1 CH2 switch Page 39 of Vol 2 Top and right side NO oO Oo 8 9 10111213 VIDEO O
38. on OPERATION Using the setup menu e The menu items displayed in gray characters cannot be changed 1 Press the lt MENU gt button when the camera is not shooting or playing back video The following menu screens are displayed on the viewfinder and LCD monitor lt CAMERA gt mode Example CAMERA MENU SW MODE AUTO SW RECORDING SETUP lt PB gt mode Example PB MENU THUMBNAIL OPERATION T SW MODE 2 Tilt the OPERATION lever in the lt A gt lt V gt directions to move the yellow cursor to the function you wish to set 3 Press the OPERATION lever or tilt it in the lt P gt direction to display the setting items Example CAMERA MENU SCENE FILE SW MODE RECORDING SETUP Tilt the OPERATION lever in the lt A gt lt gt directions to move to the function you wish to set Example AUTO SW Press the OPERATION lever or tilt it in the lt P gt direction to make the setting When changing values or other parameters tilt the OPERATION lever in the lt A gt lt V gt directions to change the setting value Select the item you wish to set and then press the OPERATION lever to confirm Example AUTO SW e Tilt the OPERATION lever in the amp direction to return to the previous menu 6 Repeat steps 4 to 5 to change other items Press the lt MENU gt button to complete settings and return to the normal screen e In some menus tilt
39. ontent that was not recorded due to a malfunction in the camera or the memory card in use please understand that no compensation can be provided Copyrights Copyright laws forbid the use of video and audio material that you recorded for any purpose other than your own personal enjoyment Caution regarding laser beams e The lens may suffer damage if struck by a laser beam Make sure that laser beams do not strike the lens when shooting in an environment where laser devices are used Media that can be used with this camera e SD SDHC SDXC memory cards can be used See page 11 for details Attaching the camera to a tripod e The tripod hole supports 1 4 20UNC and 3 8 16UNC screws Use it according to the fixing screw diameter of the tripod e The depth of the tripod hole is 5 5 mm Do not tighten the tripod screw excessively when attaching this camera to a tripod Attach the tripod to the tripod hole on the bottom side 15 16 ll What is AVCHD AVCHD is a standard for recording and playback of high definition video Video is compressed in the MPEG 4 AVC H 264 format and audio is recorded in Dolby Digital B What is DV DV is a format that adopts the AVI Type2 file format that can record and play back video in DV mode It records audio in linear PCM format Regarding SDHC SDXC memory card and recorded video compatibility take note of the following SDHC SDXC memory cards e SDHC SDXC memory cards cannot be u
40. or the AC adaptor may be damaged Consult the dealer where it was purchased E Charging time and available recording time standards Maximum Battery Voltage Charging continuous model capacity time recording time 7 2 VI CGA E 625 5800 5400 PProx 5 Approx 3 bundled typ min hours and hours and yp n 50 minutes 30 minutes mAh 7 2 VI VW VBG6 5800 5400 APPrOX 8 Approx 3 optional typ min hours and hours and P pem i 50 minutes 30 minutes e The figures in the preceding table are for normal temperature conditions temperature 25 C 77 F humidity 60 This only serves as a guide since charging may take longer in high or low temperatures e Charging may take longer if the battery has not been in use for a long period of time e Given here are the standard maximum continuous recording times when recording in PH 1080 60i mode using the viewfinder with no connections to any external devices and with the LCD monitor closed e This serves only as a guide as available recording times may vary according to usage conditions e Charging times are based on the time to charge batteries from an empty state Bl Remaining battery capacity display When using Panasonic batteries that are compatible with this product the remaining battery capacity is displayed in minutes EZA 1h30m The time remaining as shown previously is displayed after a brief pause e As battery capaci
41. r operates properly turn it off and remove the battery or unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet Then install the battery again or reconnect the AC adaptor After this turn the camera back on Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high voltage equipment e Using the camera near radio transmitters or high voltage equipment may adversely affect the recorded images or sound Do not allow sand or dust to get into the camera when using it at the beach or other similar places e Sand and dust can damage the camera or memory card Be careful when inserting or removing a memory card AC adaptor battery charger and battery e If the CHARGE lamp continues to flash even when the battery temperature is normal the battery or AC adaptor battery charger might be damaged Contact your dealer e The battery takes longer to charge when it is warm e Using the AC adaptor battery charger near radios may distort their sound Keep the AC adaptor battery charger 1 meter or more away from radios e The AC adaptor battery charger may make some noise when in use but this is normal Be careful not to drop the camera when carrying it around e Strong impacts may damage the camera unit and cause it to stop working properly e Handle the camera with care using the hand strap or shoulder strap to carry it Do not spray the camera with insecticides or other volatile substances e Spraying the camera with insect
42. ry card You can use a UHS I memory card which performs as an SD speed class 10 memory card on this camera Reminders for handling e Do not allow dirt water or other substances to come into contact with the terminal on the back of the memory card e Do not leave the memory card in the following places Direct sunlight or places of high temperature such as near heating equipment Humid and dusty locations Locations with high variations in temperature where condensation occurs Locations that are subject to static electricity and electromagnetic waves e Store memory cards in bags or cases after use Operating precautions When using the camera in the rain snow or at the beach do not allow water to get into it e Doing so will cause damage to the camera and the memory card This may result in irreparable damage Keep the camera away from devices such as TV sets and video game machines that generate magnetic fields e Using the camera on top of or near a television set may cause distortions in the image or sound due to the electromagnetic waves that the television emits e The powerful magnetic fields generated by speakers or large motors may damage recorded content or distort images e The electromagnetic waves emitted from a microcomputer may adversely affect the camera and cause images or sound to be distorted e If the camera is adversely affected by devices that generate magnetic fields and it no longe
43. sed with non SDHC SDXC SD SD compatible equipment 2C e When using another device ensure that it supports SDHC SDXC memory cards Compatibility of video recorded in AVCHD mode e Recorded video cannot be used with non AVCHD compatible equipment e Playback may not always be possible on all AVCHD compatible equipment In such instances play your video using this camera Compatibility of video recorded in DV mode e When playing back memory cards recorded using the DV mode of the camera in Panasonic AG HMC80 series R is displayed on the clip on the thumbnail screen The playback will be images only Audio is not played back You cannot delete or repair a recorded clip or add or remove a shot mark e When playing back a memory card recorded using a camera in Panasonic AG HMC80 series on this camera 2 is displayed on the clip on the thumbnail screen Both image and audio can be played back You cannot delete or repair a recorded clip or add or remove a shot mark e For details about clips see Thumbnail screen Page 51 of Vol 2 Accessories Battery Eye cup Page 26 Shoulder strap Page 25 AC adaptor Battery charger DC cord AC power supply cables Wireless remote control and coin battery CR2025 Page 26 Microphone holder Page 63 of Vol 2 Microphone holder screws Page 63 of Vol 2 Length 6 mm 2 pieces Length 12 m
44. tems please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal Panasonic Corporation Web Site http panasonic net Panasonic Corporation 2011
45. ty decreases the display will change as follows zzzi uz E7 gt E uum When there are only 3 minutes or less of capacity left 2mm will be displayed in red and when the battery becomes empty mmm will flash e The remaining battery capacity may not be displayed correctly when the battery is used in high or low temperatures or when the battery has not been used for a long period of time To ensure that the remaining battery capacity is displayed correctly use the battery completely from a fully charged state and charge it again Remaining battery capacity may still not be displayed correctly if the battery has been used for long periods in high or low temperatures or if the battery has already been recharged numerous times e This only serves as a guide as remaining battery capacity display times may vary according to usage conditions e The remaining battery capacity display will momentarily disappear when switching between modes when conducting REC CHECK operations or when changing the LCD brightness since the capacity is recalculated during these times e This is not displayed when using the AC adaptor e The battery and the camera itself becomes hot while it is being used or charged e Available recording time is reduced if you repeatedly start and stop recording e The battery takes longer to charge when it is warm e Using the AC adaptor near radios m
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