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Panasonic HDC-SD9PC Camcorder User Manual

1. The status indicator lights and the power turns on e When the unit is turned on for the first time a message asking you to set the date and time will appear Select YES and set the date and time 3 30 To turn off the power Set the mode switch to OFF The status indicator goes off and the power turns off Recording mode 3 36 41 Playback mode 3 64 69 When the mode switch is set to 17 the power turns on when the LCD monitor opens and turns off when the LCD monitor closes E To turn on the power E To turn off the power The status indicator lights The status indicator goes off Set the mode switch to OFF when this unit is not being used 26 VQT1N45 Setup 4 Using the menu screen Operate the displayed menu screens with the cursor button Press the MENU button MENU e The menu displayed differs depending on the position of the mode switch 2 Select the top menu and move the cursor button right or press the cursor button 3 Select the submenu item and move the cursor button right or press the cursor button i D 200M GUIDE LINES CLOCK SET amp SET WORLD TIME SETUP ENTER MENU Current settings on menus 4 Select the desired setting and press the cursor button to enter the selection 1 BASIG l E fF GUIDE LINES CLOCK SET SETUP ENTER e Move the cursor button left to return to the previous s
2. The image will be still for several seconds wherever the date changes The images are played back smoothly if the scenes were recorded on the same date E When more than 99 scenes were recorded on the same date Y gt O The image will be still for several seconds when the scene changes every time 99 recorded scenes have been played back The images of 99 consecutive scenes are played back smoothly E When scenes lasting under 3 seconds have been recorded 0 O 0 U 0 3 or more seconds Under 3 seconds OQ The image will be still for several seconds after a scene which lasts under 3 seconds 120 VQT1N45 E When PRE REC was used for recording pl ps y Q Normal recording PRE REC recording GQ The picture momentarily stops at the end of the last scene that was recorded normally before PRE REC recording E When the recording mode was changed from HA HG HX to HE or from HE to HA HG HX Q Q HA HG HX N HE Yanan OQ The picture momentarily stops where the scenes switch between HA HG HX and HE modes Playback is smooth if the same mode is used or the mode is switched among HA HG and HX E When the settings on the 24p digital cinema change o o _ _f aa Saban EN aaa j O 24pDIGITAL CINEMA is ON O 24pDIGITAL CINEMA is OFF When recording motion pictures after changing settings on the 24p digital cinema the motion pictu
3. 18 Sh tter sound 4 o60 04 c onde eariad ane 56 Shutter speed ios repre cd abia 62 SKIP playDacko iaa ds 65 Slide ShOW osu ck is Oe ues eee ees 14 70 Slow motion playback 66 Soft skin mode 2000 00 eee eee 49 Still picture PIAYDACK 222 5 agents Rave ai 69 no AAA Sed alice 41 Still picture compatibility 70 Surround microphone 52 aT Tele marO iaa loas 49 Tripod receptacle o o 17 NASD CCI cs arias sons praia 80 mv VIERA EM a a O a 83 Volume adjustment o o 65 E W White balance 61 127 Wind noise reduction function 52 World time setting 31 E zZ A eke 56 ZOOM eras ri 44 ZOOM microphone accord 52 139 VQT1N45 Spanish Quick Use Guide Gu a espa ola para el uso r pido E Carga de la bater a Luz indicadora de carga CHARGE QO Encendida Carga en curso Apagada Carga completada 1 Conecte el cable de CA al adaptador de CA y a la toma de CA 2 Instale la bater a en el compartimiento alineando la marca y a continuaci n con ctela de forma segura NW Inserci n de la bater a Abra el monitor LCD e instale la bater a insert ndola en la direcci n mostrada en la figura O Inserte la bater a hasta que dispare y se bloquee 140 VQT1N45 W Como encender la unidad Encienda la alimentaci n girando el interruptor del
4. 53 Microphone setup 505 52 Mode switch 0 000 c eee ooo 26 Motion picture Playa K a0 222 are awed oo aa 64 POGOMONNG narcotic aos 36 Motion picture compatibility 66 EN Number of recordable pictures 43 HO Operation ICONS o ooooooooo 47 mp PICIBAATO a 93 Picture quality 43 Playing back motion pictures by date 67 Playing back still pictures by date 71 POWER LGD EXTRA aida ea 32 POWENS VES aaa a eee een 28 PRESAEO sap ata de da bla 40 Protect SENES aaa 75 SUIDICIUIIES nose cok cdo deba 75 E Q QUICKSIANL ardor dada 39 ER Recordable time 22 38 Recording lamp xa ar 28 Recording modes nannan nananana 38 Recording time elapsed 37 Red eye reduction o ooo 55 Remaining number of still pictures 42 Remaining time left for recording 37 Remote control vita credo aa rd 19 ROPA ana cido canelo ea dd de 112 Repeat playback o o 68 Request for Service Notice USA Only 134 Resume playback o o o oooooo 68 WS Scene INOUE ada pacas 59 SD Memory Card 000 0 eae 24 SD Speed Class Rating 24 SDHC Memory Card 05 24 Self TECOrGIng eii a aya we Bae 32 Self timer recording 49 Shooting guide 5 0000000585 40 Shoulder strap fixture
5. occcccccoccncccoonnns 87 Playing back the copied disc 90 Managing the copied disc Formatting Auto protect Displaying disc information 91 2 Dubbing images onto other video a 374 01 OPA E 92 3 With a printer PictBridge 93 Before using 1 What you can do with a PC 96 End User License Agreement 98 2 Operating environment 99 Setup 1 Installation cooonnncnnccnnnnannanannns 101 2 Connection and recognition 103 About the PC display 104 Using with a PC 1 Starting HD Writer 2 5E 105 Reading the operating instructions of the software applications 105 2 If using Macintosh 106 Indications 1 Indications aiii is 108 2 Messages cocccccccccccccnonnnancnnnnnannnnnenas 111 About recovery cocoocccccconcccccnnnncncnnnnos 112 Helpful hints 11 Functions that cannot be used simultaneously conmnccccnnnncnnnnnannnnnnas 113 2 Troubleshooting ccsssssccceees 115 Cautions for USC ccccseeeeeeeeseeeees 124 Explanation of terms sceeseee 127 Specifications sccccseeeeeeeeeseeeees 129 Optional ACCeSSOTiICS 0cceeee 132 Accessory Order Form For USA Customers cceee 133 Request for Service Notice USA ONY acciai ias 134 Limited Warranty For USA Customers cccooccccccnnnnnnnns 135 Customer Services
6. BASIC gt CLOCK SET gt YES 2 Select the date or time to be set then set the desired value with the cursor button E CLOCK SET WZ DEC 10 ANA EEO EN SETAL ENTER e The year will change as follows 2000 2001 2039 2000 e The 12 hour system is used to display the time e 4 appears on the right top of the screen when SET WORLD TIME 3 31 is set to HOME while jy appears when it is set to DESTINATION 3 Press the cursor button to enter the selection e The clock function starts at 00 seconds when the cursor button is pressed 4 Press the MENU button to finish the setting e Check the date and time displayed Changing the date and time display mode Select the menu 3 27 SETUP gt DATE TIME gt desired display style e You can also show or change the date and time display by repeatedly pressing the DATE TIME button on the remote control 30 VQT1N45 DATE D T DEC 15 2008 DEC 15 2008 3 30PM OFF Ll Changing the date format Select the menu 3 27 SETUP gt DATE FORMAT gt desired display style e To set daylight saving time select the daylight saving time in HOME for SET WORLD TIME after setting the clock e The date and time function is driven by a built in lithium battery e f the time display becomes the built in lithium battery needs to be charged Use the following steps to charge the battery To recharg
7. When there is a bright part in the scene When the scene is filled with only horizontal lines When the scene lacks contrast When the MagicPix function is used E 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 e The focusing area is not displayed when the digital zoom more than approx 10X is used Picture quality Number of recordable pictures Selecting the picture quality Select the menu 3 27 Picture size PICTURE gt PICT QUALITY gt desired 1920X1080 setting Picture quality ENS Still pictures with a high picture quality are recorded smB 4 6 at Priority is given to the number of still pictures recorded Still pictures are recorded in normal picture quality e f the PICT QUALITY is set to 2 mosaic pattern noise may appear on a playback image depending on the picture content es ero a aos 3200 5100 608 19470 211 e The number of recordable pictures depends on whether and s_ are used together and on the subject being recorded e The numbers shown in the table are approximations 43 VQT1N45 Recording Basic The maximum optical zoom ratio is 10x lt gt Operate the mode switch to select 09 Zoom lever T side Close up recording zoom in W side Wid
8. e Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled some PCs cannot be used e 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 e Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables Operation on an upgraded OS Operation on an OS other than the one pre installed e This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3 1 Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows 98SE Windows Me and Windows NT E Operating environment for HD Writer 2 5E for HDC IBM PC AT compatible PC Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Microsoft Windows Vista Business PU Intel Pentium M 1 0 GHz or higher including compatible CPU Intel Core 2 Duo 2 16 GHz or higher Intel Pentium D 3 2 GHz or higher or AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5200 or higher is recommended when a playback function or MPEG2 output function is used Windows Vista 1024 MB or more Windows XP 2000 512 MB or more 1024 MB or more recommended Display High Color 16 bit or more 32 bit or more recomm
9. 27 AGC is activated and the VIDEO gt MIC LEVEL gt SET AGC or SET recording level is adjusted e Set MIC LEVEL to AUTO to set the microphone input level automatically automatically DET AGC N 2 Move the cursor button to adjust the The desired recording level can be set AGC will also be microphone Input level activated to reduce the amount of sound distortion SET MIC LEVEL dB AGC is not activated and so natural recording can be performed Center Front left Back left Front right Back right Microphone input level e A gain value for each of the 5 built in microphones is displayed The input level of the microphones cannot be set individually e Adjust the gain value so that the last 2 bars of the microphone input level are not red Otherwise the sound is distorted Select a lower setting for gain value or set MIC LEVEL to AUTO 3 Press the cursor button to set and then press the MENU button to finish the setting O EE Microphone input level meter e Microphone input level meter is displayed on the screen 53 VQT1N45 Function Effect Setting method HD hi speed burst 72 still pictures are recorded at a rate of 24 per second shooting Select the menu 27 PICTURE gt HI SPEED BURST ON 2 Press the button e Up to 72 still pictures can be taken in burst mode l flashes in red during recording 3 Select the setting
10. Auto focus has the following characteristics e Adjusts so that the vertical lines of a subject are seen more clearly e Attempts to bring an object with higher contrast into focus e Focuses on the screen center only Due to these characteristics auto focus does not work correctly in the following situations Record pictures in the manual focus mode Recording distant and close up objects at the same time Since the unit focuses on whatever is at the center 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 127 VQT1N45 Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty window The subject behind the window will not be focused because the focus is on the dirty window Similarly when recording something on the opposite side of a road with heavy traffic a vehicle that happens to pass by may be brought into focus Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects Since whatever is shiny or glistens is brought into focus it is hard to focus on the subject to be recorded The focus may become blurry when recording subjects at the beach in night views or in scenes involving fireworks or special lights Recording a subject in dark surroundings The unit canno
11. Copying still pictures to a PC 3 104 CD ROM supplied HD Writer 2 5E for HDC 2 ACE omen ETS Tey gt Ro mis A tree Cok Standard Windows picture viewer or a commercially available picture viewer Windows Explorer Refer to page 106 if using a Macintosh 1 Compatible media are SD card and discs DVD RAM DVD RW DVD R and DVD R DL 2 Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer 2 5E PDF file for details on how to use it Important Notice e 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 e When inserting a disc containing recorded motion pictures into other devices a message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed Do not format the disc since deleted data cannot be restored later e We cannot guarantee operation if you use software other than that supplied to read write motion picture e Do not start the software supplied with this unit and other software at the same time Close any other software if you start the software supplied with this unit and close the software supplied with this unit if you start any other software e Be sure to use the supplied USB cable when connecting this unit and a PC Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables 97 VQT1N45 End User Licen
12. 32 VQT1N45 34 Recording Basic 47 Recording Advanced 33 VQT1N45 Pc 1 Before recording E Basic camera positioning e When you are outdoors record pictures with the sunlight behind you If the subject is backlit it will become dark in the recording e When recording make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object Hold the unit with both hands Put your hand through the grip belt Do not cover the microphones Keep your arms near your body Separate your legs for better balance 06000 34 VQT1N45 About auto mode Auto Ground Directional Standby AGS AUTO MANUAL e Focus If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position while recording motion pictures it is automatically put into Color balance white balance and focusing recording pause 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 Automatic white balance 3 127 Auto focus 3 127 e Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes lf so manually adjust these settings gt 59 lt gt Operate the mode switch to select a Select the menu 3 27 VIDEO gt AGS gt ON e The AGS function may
13. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U S A FCC Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate t
14. which starts with the date of original purchase warranty period at its option either a repair your product with new or refurbished parts or b replace it with a new or a refurbished product The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor Product ______ Parts Labor Service Contact Number One 1 Year except CCD Image Sensor Ninety 90 Days Mail l 1 800 211 PANA 7262 oo Ha Sensor 6 Six Months Ninety 90 Days Carlet Malin DVD VCR Deck Carry In 21 TV VCR TV DVD One 1 Year except CRT Ninety 90 Days CRTand Smaller 1 800 211 PANA 7262 rt ONGR CRT a 2 Years Ninety 90 Days In Home or Carry In Combination 22 CRT and Larger TV HDR One 1 Year except CRT Ninety 90 Days 1 43 97 Combination CRT Ya 2 Years Ninety 90 Days In Home or Carry In 1 888 843 9788 Rechargeable Batteries Ten 10 Days Not Applicable Carry In or Mail In 1 800 211 PANA 7262 in exchange for defective item Tape in exchange for Five 5 Days Not Applicable Carry In or Mail In 1 800 211 PANA 7262 defective item Memory Cards in exchange for Ninety 90 Days Not Applicable Carry In or Mail In 1 800 211 PANA 7262 defective item During the Labor warranty period there will be no charge for labor During the Parts warranty period there will be no charge for parts You must carry in or mail in prepaid your product or arrange for in home service as applicable dur
15. 41 Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your Zoom lever W T In recording mode hand 3 44 Volume lever VOL In playback mode 3 65 Speaker Internal microphones 5 1 channel support Status indicator 3 26 Recording start stop button 3 36 Card access lamp ACCESS 25 SD card open lever SD CARD OPEN 3 25 Flip the belt Card slot 3 25 O Adjust the length SD card cover 3 25 6 Replace the belt Shoulder strap fixture VQT1N45 Remote control Install a button type battery supplied 1 While pressing the stopper pull out the Sa battery holder 2 Set the button US type battery 4 pD with its mark o of 9 PLAY SEARCH facing upward PAUSE STILL ADV battery holder and then put the STOP SKIP O A back in place e When the button type battery runs down replace it with a new battery part number CR2025 The battery should normally last about 1 year however this depends on how frequently the unit is used e Keep the button type battery out of reach of children to prevent swallowing 1 Photoshot button T On screen display button EXT DISPLAY N gt 80 Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO 3 Date time button DATE TIME gt 30 CR2025 only Use of another battery may 4 Playback operation buttons 3 65 present a risk of fire or explosion 5 Delete button T Caution Battery
16. 79 VQT1N45 E To watch images with a 16 9 aspect ratio on a regular TV 4 3 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 Depending on the TV setting the pictures may not be displayed correctly For more information please read the operating instructions of your TV Select the menu 3 27 SETUP gt TV ASPECT gt 4 3 Example of images with a 16 9 aspect ratio on a regular TV 4 3 TV ASPECT setting e f a wide screen TV is connected adjust the aspect setting on the TV Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details E To display the on screen information on the TV When the EXT DISPLAY button on the remote control is pressed the information displayed on the screen operation icon and time code etc can be displayed on the TV EXT STO DISPLAY SOO TIME x gt H VOL Ez e Press the button again to erase the information e The screen on this unit will not change e When connecting with a HDMI mini cable be sure to connect to a HDMI input terminal Do not connect to a HDMI output terminal on other products e When connecting with a component cable be sure to also connect the AV cable Insert it in the audio input terminal for t
17. E If the driver has not been recognized properly Use the following methods to enable it to be recognized Method 1 Turn off the unit and your PC once and try verifying again Method 2 Remove the SD card and try verifying again Method 3 Try connecting the unit to another USB port on your PC E To disconnect USB cable safely 1 Double click the Y icon in task tray displayed on the PC e Depending on your PC s settings this icon may not be displayed 2 Select USB Mass Storage Device and click Stop 3 Verify MATSHITA HDC SD9 SD USB Device is selected and click OK 103 VQT1N45 About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC it is recognized as an external drive e Removable Disk Example uss is displayed in My Computer Computer Example folder structure of an SD card Se Removable Disk 100CDPFQ 101CcDPFR MIS C O PRIVATE AVCHD AVCHDTN BDMV lIISVPL We recommend using HD Writer 2 5E to copy or write back motion picture data recorded on an SD card Using Windows Explorer or other programs on the PC to copy move or rename files and folders recorded with this unit will result in them being unusable with HD Writer 2 5E 104 VQT1N45 O Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG format can be stored IMGA0001 JPG etc O Still pictures are stored in JPEG format when recorded in HD hi speed burs
18. VQT1N45 2 Select HD Writer 2 5E for HDC then click Change Remove Change or Remove or Add Remove or Uninstall e Proceed with the uninstallation by following the on screen instructions e After uninstalling the software be sure to reboot the PC Setup Connection and recognition After the software applications are installed this unit must be connected to the PC and be correctly recognized by the PC e Remove the supplied CD ROM from your PC GO USB cable supplied Connect this unit to the AC adaptor e f a battery is used operation is not possible when this unit is connected to a PC 2 Turn on the unit e This function is available in all modes 3 Connect this unit to a PC e Insert the USB connectors as far as they will go e Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables 4 Select PC CONNECT and press the cursor button SELECT USB FUNCTION PictBridge SETUP ENTER e This unit is automatically detected by the PC e When the unit is connected to a PC the operation mode cannot be changed and its power cannot be turned off Disconnect the USB cable before turning this unit off 3 103 e Do not disconnect the USB cable or the AC adaptor while the card access lamp is on or card access icon Y appears on the LCD monitor Doing so may damage the data
19. D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories e HDMI the HDMI Logo and the High Definition Multimedia Interface are the registered trademarks or trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC e VIERA Link is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd e EZ Sync is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd e HDAVI Control is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd e x v Color is trademark e LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH and DICOMAR is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG e Microsoft Windows Windows Vista and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Microsoft product screen shot s reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation e IBM and PC AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation of the U S e Intel Core Pentium and Celeron are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries e AMD Athlon is a trademark of the Advanced Micro Devices Inc e Apple Mac OS is either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc in the United States and or other countries e PowerPC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation e Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks
20. Digital zoom e When 24p digital cinema is used e When the HD hi speed burst shooting mode is on Face detection amp AE mode e When the MagicPix function is used e When the color bars are displayed Backlight compensation e When the MagicPix function is used e When the iris gain is set Intelligent contrast control Low light e When the MagicPix function is used When the scene mode is used e When the HD hi speed burst shooting mode is on MagicPix Set and cancel e While recording e When PRE REC is used Soft skin mode Set and cancel Tele macro Set and cancel Help mode e When PRE REC is used e When the HD hi speed burst shooting mode is on e When 24p digital cinema is used e When the HD hi speed burst shooting mode is on e When the face detection 4 AE mode is used 24p digital cinema e When the motion picture recording mode is HX HE e When the digital zoom is set to 25x or 700 x HD hi speed burst shooting mode e When the digital zoom is set to 25x or 700 x Shutter sound e While recording motion pictures e When PRE REC is used 113 VQT1N45 Functions Conditions which disable the functions e While recording motion pictures e When PRE REC is used e When the MagicPix function is used e When the HD hi speed burst shooting mode is on Auto slow shutter e When the HD hi speed burst shooting mode is on Digital cinema color e When the MagicPix function is used e When the HD hi speed burst sho
21. E To set the white balance we manually 1 Select 3 fill the screen with a white subject 4 2 f Icon Mode Recording conditions Auto white balance adjustment e When the screen turns black instantly and the 3 display stops flashing and then lights Indoor mode for recording under constantly the setting is complete incandescent lamps e If the 3 display continues flashing the Incandescent lights halogen lamps white balance cannot be set because it is too dark etc In this case use the automatic white Outdoor mode balance Outdoors under a clear sky Manual adjustment mode e When the 184 display flashes the manual e Mercury vapor lamps sodium white balance previously adjusted is stored lamps some fluorescent lights Whenever recording conditions change re set e Lights used for wedding the white balance for correct adjustment receptions at hotels stage e When setting both the white balance and the spotlights in theaters iris gain set the white balance first e Sunrise sunset etc e Set the white balance mode to ENES or the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO to restore to the automatic adjustment 61 VQT1N45 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 e Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to MANUAL 3 59 7 Move the cursor button to select i
22. EY 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 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 VQT1N45 Precautions USE 8 LOCATION A WARNING e TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD Your camera and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture Do not connect the power supply or operate your camera if it gets wet Your camera has been designed for outdoor use however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water rain sleet snow sand dust or a direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your camera Do not attempt to disassemble this unit There are no user serviceable parts inside Unplug your camera from the power supply before cleaning AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD A CAUTION e DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS e DO NOT LEAVE THE CAMERA WITH THE EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMERA TO EXTENDED HIGH TEMPER
23. HG 1920x 1080 60i 1920x 1080 24p HX 1920x 1080 60i HE 1440x 1080 60i Audio compression Dolby Digital Dolby AC3 5 1 ch 130 VQT1N45 Still pictures Recording media SD Memory Card 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2GB FAT12 and FAT16 system corresponding SDHC Memory Card 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB FAT32 system corresponding Compression JPEG Design rule for Camera File system based on Exif 2 2 standard DPOF corresponding Picture size 1920x1080 Refer to page 43 for the number of recordable pictures AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source AC 110 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption 19 W DC output DC 9 3 V 1 2 A Unit operation DC 8 4 V 0 65 A Battery charging 92 mm W x33 mm H x61 mm D 3 6 W x 1 3 H x2 4 D Mass Weight Approx 115 g Approx 0 25 lbs Specifications may change without prior notice 131 VQT1N45 Optional accessories Accessory No RP CDHM15 RP CDHM30 VW 13714H VW W3707H RP SDM04GU1K RP SDM02GU1A RP SDV16GU1K RP SDVO8GU1K RP SDVO8GU1A USA only RP SDV04GU1K RP SDV02GU1A RP SDV01GU1A Description AC adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cables 1320 mAh Rechargeable Lithium lon Battery Pack 2640 mAh Rechargeable Lithium lon Battery Pack 5800 mAh Rechargeable Lithium lon Battery Pack Battery pack holder kit HDMI mini cable Tele conversion lens Wide conversion lens Class 4 4 GB SDHC Me
24. SD card is erased and cannot be recovered Back up important data on a PC DVD disc etc e f the SD card s write protect switch is set to LOCK then deletion is disabled 3 24 The images on the SD e The data may be destroyed It may have been destroyed by card do not look normal static or electromagnetic waves Back up important data on a PC DVD disc etc as well If the SD card is inserted e f the SD card is formatted on a PC it may not be in this unit it is not recognized by this unit Use this unit to format SD cards recognized gt 77 If the SD card is inserted e Check that the device is compatible with the capacity or in another device itis not type of SD card SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card recognized that you inserted Refer to the operating instructions of the device for details 117 VQT1N45 The indication e No operation can be performed on this unit when it is disappears connected to a PC e Turn off the power to this unit If the power cannot be turned The screen is frozen gt gt po off press the RESET button or remove the battery or AC adaptor and then reattach it Turn on the power again If No operation can be normal operation is still not restored detach the power performed connected and contact consumer support gt 136 137 White round spots like soap bubbles appear on e f you take a picture with the the recorded picture flash in a dark place or indoors white round spots may
25. Select the menu 3 27 VIDEO gt FADE COLOR gt WHITE or BLACK Intelligent contrast This brightens parts that are in shadow and difficult to see control and suppresses white saturation in bright parts at the same time Both bright and dark parts can be recorded clearly O Help mode Select the icon of the function that you want to know with the cursor button and then an explanation of the selected icon scrolls at the bottom of the screen Only for icons that can be selected when the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch is set to AUTO in recording mode e To exit the help mode O HELP MODE press the MENU button or E N select END pa a gt P F E a USAGE PRESS CURSOR BUTTON IN DIRECTIC 48 VQT1N45 Function E Soft skin mode This makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive appearance This is more effective if you record a person closely from the torso up A MagicPix This function allows you to record color images in very low PHOTO light situations Minimum required illumination approx 1 Ix Backlight This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a compensation backlit subject 2 Low light This makes the scene brighter in dark conditions such as evening twilight Self timer This is for recording still pictures using the timer Each time the X icon is selected the indication changes by one setting in the following order 910 gt 2 gt setting
26. activate and cause the unit to pause the recording if you are recording a subject right above or right below you In these cases set AGS to OFF then continue the recording e Use the recording start stop button to pause the recording 35 VQT1N45 Recording Basic Recording motion pictures This unit records high definition images that are compatible with the AVCHD format on an SD card Sound is recorded with the Dolby Digital 5 1 Creator Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording 3 24 EE 1920 gt pons b R1h20m e Operate the mode switch while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode 1 Operate the mode switch to e While recording is in progress the recording select X and open the LCD will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed monitor 3 Press the recording start stop e It is impossible to start recording when closing button again to pause recording the LCD monitor e 6 and IH are red during recording Do not move this unit until If is green 2 Press the recording start stop button to start recording About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures e They are not compatible with devices other than those that support AVCHD Images cannot be played with equipment that does not support AVCHD ordinary DVD Q recorders Confirm that your equipment R supports AVC
27. administrative account and standard account users only can use this software An administrative account user should install and uninstall this software E Operating environment for the card reader function mass storage IBM PC AT compatible PC Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Microsoft Windows Vista Business Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise CPU Windows Vista Intel Pentium III 1 0 GHz or higher Windows XP 2000 Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron 400 MHz or higher Windows Vista Home Basic 512 MB or more Windows Vista Home Premium Ultimate Business Enterprise 1 GB or more Windows XP 2000 128 MB or more 256 MB or more recommended USB port Other requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device e The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS 100 VQT1N45 Setup 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 e Before starting the installation close all applications that are running e Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being in
28. button to display the PictBridge menus MENU O 6 Select the date print setting on DATE PRINT SETUP _ENTER e f the printer is not capable of date printing this setting is unavailable Select the paper size setting on PAPER SIZE EN PAPER SIZE DARC 051 CH Saf INCH Ad SETUP ENTER RETURN CID STANDARD Size specific to the printer 4x5 INCH L size 5x7 INCH 2L size 4x6 INCH Postcard size A4 A4 size e You cannot set paper sizes not supported on the printer 94 VQT1N45 8 Select the desired layout setting on PAGE LAYOUT E PAGE LAYOUT SETUP ENTER RETURN CED STANDARD Layout specific to the printer a No frame print E Frame print e You cannot set page layouts not supported on the printer 9 Select PRINT gt YES and press the cursor button to print the pictures e Exit PictBridge by disconnecting the USB cable supplied after the pictures have been printed When you stop printing halfway Move the cursor button down e A confirmation message appears If YES is selected the number of prints set is canceled and the screen returns to step 3 If NO is selected all the settings are kept and the screen returns to step 3 Avoid the following operations during printing These operations disable proper printing Disconnecting the USB cable Opening the SD card cover and removing the SD card Switching the mode switch Turn t
29. canceled N10 Records after 10 seconds 2 Records after 2 seconds e When the button is pressed a still picture is recorded after the 910 or 92 display and the recording lamp flashes for the time which has been set e After recording the self timer is canceled e In auto focus mode if the button is pressed halfway once and then fully the lens focuses on the subject when the button is pressed halfway if the button is pressed fully all at once the lens focuses on the subject just before recording e Depending on the time taken to bring the subject into focus the recording may take longer than set to start To stop the timer midway through Press the MENU button Y Tele macro This is for close ups bringing only what you want to record into focus By focusing only on the subject and blurring the background the image can be impressive e The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx 50 cm 20 e f the magnification is 10x or less then it is automatically set to 10x 49 VQT1N45 Fade e The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black or white Intelligent contrast control e f there are extremely dark or bright parts or the brightness is insufficient the effect may not be clear Help mode e When the help mode is used functions cannot be set e When the help mode is used motion pictures and still pictures cannot be recorded Soft skin mode e f the bac
30. degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded or created on other products and other products may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded on this unit even if the products support AVCHD e Sound will be heard only during normal playback e l pause play is continued for 5 minutes the screen returns to the thumbnails e Any scenes where the thumbnails are displayed as Y cannot be played back An error message appears and the screen shows the thumbnails e During motion picture playback the power will not turn off even if the LCD monitor is closed e The remaining time for playback indication will be reset to OhOOm00s each scene e A continuous recording of motion picture data on the SD card that exceeds 4 GB may momentarily stop at every 4 GB of data when played back with another device Playing back motion pictures by date Scenes recorded on the same day can be played back in succession Select pm By date then press the cursor button SETUP ENTER 2 Select the playback date then press the cursor button m BY DATE LISTE SELECT MONTH SETUP_ _ ENTER The scenes recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails e Move the cursor button up or down to select the playback date Move the cursor button left to select the last date of the previous month and move it to the right to select the last date of the following month 3 Select the scene to be play
31. easy operations when this unit has been connected to an VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable optional for automatic linked operations Not all operations are possible e VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on a HDMI control function using the standard HDMI CEC Consumer Electronics Control specification Linked operations with HDMI CEC compatible devices made by other companies are not guaranteed When using devices made by other companies that are compatible with VIERA Link refer to the operating instructions for the respective devices e This unit is compatible with VIERA Link Ver 3 VIERA Link Ver 3 is the newest Panasonic version and is also compatible with existing Panasonic VIERA Link devices As of December 2007 Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with a HDMI mini cable and then operate with the remote control for the TV NW Setting on this unit E Playback operation with the lt gt Set the mode switch to gt remote control for the TV Select the menu 3 27 SETUP gt VIERA Link gt ON e The default setting is ON 1 Press the button up down left or right to select a scene or file to be played back and then press the button in the center to set it Activate the operation icons that are displayed on TV screen with the remote control for the TV Operation icons Display operation icons Cancel operation icons Display Cancel
32. etc E Auto protect You can protect write protect a DVD RAM or DVD RW disc when copying to it so that it is not formatted by mistake when you insert it in another device e Select ia motion picture playback of Q tab Select the menu gt 27 DISC SETUP AUTO PROTECT ON e The default setting is ON e We recommend setting AUTO PROTECT to ON in order to prevent accidental deletion on other devices If a disc that you copied to is inserted in another device without protecting it a message may be displayed prompting you to format the disc If the disc is formatted important data will be erased and the process cannot be reversed 2 Copy to the disc 87 e The copied disc is write protected when it is ejected if AUTO PROTECT is ON To release the disc protection e f you format a disc the auto protection is released Please be aware that if a disc Is formatted then all the data recorded on the disc is erased and cannot be recovered e The disc will need to be re formatted on the device you will use E Displaying disc information Information such as the type of recorded disc the number of recorded scenes and whether or not the disc is finalized is displayed e Select ia motion picture playback of OQ tab Select the menu 3 27 DISC SETUP gt INFORMATION gt YES e Press the MENU button to exit the information screen 91 VQT1N45 With other
33. eyes never rub the eyes Rinse eyes thoroughly with water and then consult a doctor Warning Risk of fire explosion and burns Do not disassemble Do not heat the batteries above the following temperatures or incinerate Button type battery 60 C 140 F Battery pack 60 C 140 F AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V But e In the U S A and Canada the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120V AC power supply only e When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U S A or Canada use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration e When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125V ensure the cord you use is suited to the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the AC adaptor e Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adaptor or AC cord set Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units U S A CANADA CONSUMERS ATTENTION SD A lithium ion polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product D you have purchased Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information Ory on how to recycle this battery 822 lt For USA California only gt This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate 4 VQT1N45 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instruc
34. for Windows only CPU PowerPC G5 1 8 GHz or higher Intel Core Duo Intel Core Solo E Copying still pictures on PC Connect this unit to a PC via the supplied USB cable e The USB function selection screen will appear 2 Select PC CONNECT and press the cursor button 3 Double click NO NAME or Untitled displayed on the desktop e Files are stored in 100CDPFQ or 100CDPFR folder etc in the DCIM folder 4 Using a drag and drop operation move the pictures you want to acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the PC E To disconnect USB cable safely Drag NO_NAME or Untitled disk icon to the Trash and then disconnect the USB cable 106 VQT1N45 108 Indications 113 Helpful hints 107 VQT1N45 Indications E Record Motion picture recording HCL E R1h20m YN MF AWB 1 100 OPEN 0dB 00000000 1 ing indications HE Oh00m00s 90min W 0 200 Q PREREC Wl amp O Still picture recording when the button is pressed 90min R1h20m 0h00m00s JAN 1 2008 12 34PM NY HALRA HGLAN 7920 E 1440 0 11 Red II Green PRE REC MF 108 VQT1N45 Remaining battery power 3 22 Remaining battery time 3 22 Remaining time for motion picture recording gt 37 Elapsed recording time 3 37 Date indication 3 30 Time indication gt 30 World time setting gt 31 Moti
35. la reproducci n Detener la reproducci n y visualizar las miniaturas 3 4 Reproducci n de fotograf as 1 Act e en el interruptor del modo para seleccionar gt Seleccione reproducci n de fotograf as Y usando el bot n cursor Seleccione la fotograf a a ser reproducida y pulse el bot n cursor ES yy Seleccione la operaci n de reproducci n con el bot n cursor gt il ll 11 Iniciar o hacer una pausa en la presentaci n de diapositivas reproducci n de las fotograf as contenidas en orden num rico Reproducir la imagen anterior Reproducir la imagen siguiente Detener la reproducci n y visualizar las miniaturas 143 VQT1N45 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico Inc Ave 65 de Infanter a Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3 P VQT1N45 S0108MKO O 2008 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd
36. may explode if mistreated 6 Direction buttons A V lt gt Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away These buttons operate similar to how the cursor from children button moves up down right left on the unit Do not recharge disassemble or dispose of in 7 Recording start stop button START fire STOP m Remote control usable range 8 Zoom volume buttons ZOOM VOL 9 Menu button MENUJ 10 Enter button ENTER This button operates similar to pressing the cursor button on the unit means that these buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the unit CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the Remote control sensor manufacturer Dispose of used batteries Distance Within approx 5 m 16 feet according to the manufacturer s instructions AN Approx 10 up and 15 down left and e The remote control is intended for indoor operation Outdoors or under strong light the unit may not operate properly even within the usable ranges 19 VQT1N45 Sa Power supply E 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 e To use the VW VBG6 for this unit the battery pack holder kit VW VH04 op
37. minutes the power is automatically turned off to conserve battery life To resume recording turn the power back on The power will not turn off automatically when the power save function 3 28 is set to OFF If you connect to a TV compatible with VIERA Link with a HDMI mini cable and turn off the power on the TV with the remote control for the TV the power on this unit also turns off If you are not using VIERA Link set VIERA Link to OFF gt 83 When this unit is connected to a DVD burner to copy or play back images a disc is being accessed the power turns off automatically if the Mini AB USB connection cable is removed The remaining battery capacity indication is an approximation If you think the remaining battery capacity indication is not displayed correctly fully charge the battery discharge it and then charge it again Even if this operation is performed it may not be possible to display the remaining battery capacity correctly if the battery was used for a long period of time where the temperature was low or high or if the battery was repeatedly charged 115 VQT1N45 This unit cannot be operated though it is turned on This unit does not operate normally The remote control does not function The remaining time indication or the elapsed time indication is not shown Recording does not start although power is supplied to this unit and the SD card is correctly inserted The unit arb
38. modo a a o gt mientras pulsa el bot n de desbloqueo 6 e Act e en el interruptor del modo mientras pulsa al mismo tiempo el bot n de desbloqueo si cambia de OFF a otro modo e Indicador de estado e Para apagar la unidad ajuste el interruptor del modo a OFF E Insertar extraer una tarjeta SD O Da Vex Luz indicadora de acceso a la tarjeta ACCESS e Cuando esta unidad accede a la tarjeta SD O la luz indicadora de acceso se enciende Ajuste el interruptor del modo a OFF Abra la tapa de la tarjeta SD mientras desplaza la palanca SD CARD OPEN 6 3 Inserte extraiga la tarjeta SD e Coloque el lado del terminal en la direcci n mostrada en la figura y emp jelo hasta que tope manteni ndolo derecho e Para extraer la tarjeta SD presione en el centro de la tarjeta SD y luego tire de ella derecho hacia fuera 4 Cierre firmemente la tapa de la tarjeta SD e Ci rrela firmemente hasta que dispare N NW Selecci n del idioma 1 Pulse el bot n MENU seleccione LANGUAGE y luego pulse el bot n cursor 2 Seleccione Espa ol y pulse el bot n cursor E Modo de ayuda En el modo de ayuda se describen los iconos de funcionamiento que aparecen cuando se ajusta el interruptor AUTO MANUAL FOCUS a la posici n AUTO en el modo de grabaci n e Act e en el interruptor del modo para seleccionar jmp 1 Pulse el cursor para visualizar el
39. non expanded standard 4 3 pictures on wide screen TV s or onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor or failures which result from accidents misuse abuse neglect bug infestation mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation set up adjustments misadjustment of consumer controls improper maintenance power line surge lightning damage modification or commercial use such as in a hotel office restaurant or other business rental use of the product service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANYBREACH OF THIS WARRANTY As examples this excludes damages for lost time cost of having someone remove or re install an installed unit if applicable or travel to and from the servicer loss of media or images data or other memory or recorded content The items listed are not exclusive but are for illustration only ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or lim
40. of GUIDE LINES 24pDIGITAL CINEMA MIC LEVEL HI SPEED BURST FLASH RED EYE ZEBRA MF ASSIST and Digital Cinema Color cannot be selected 58 VQT1N45 Auto slow shutter e f the scene is low in brightness or contrast the subject may not be focused in on e When the shutter speed becomes 1 30 the screen may be seen as if frames are missed and afterimages may appear Digital cinema color e To play back images recorded in the digital cinema color with vivid colors of wider color ranges a device compatible with x v Color is required When these images are played back with devices other than ones compatible with x v Color it is recommended to record the images after this function is turned OFF e When motion pictures recorded while this function is turned ON are played back with a TV not compatible with x v Color colors may not be reproduced properly e x v Color is a name for devices that are compatible with the xvYCC format an international standard for expanded color in motion pictures and that follow the rules for signal transmission es Manual recording functions lt Operate the mode switch to select om Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to MANUAL The icon shown in the illustration appears FE WB White balance gt 61 ES SHIR IRIS Aperture adjustment gt 62 ALLEN SER Manual shutter speed gt 62 Scene mode When yo
41. operate properly In this case adjust the white balance setting manually gt 61 e Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO e f 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 gt 60 127 Recorded still pictures e f you are trying to record small or finely detailed objects are not clear with PICT QUALITY set at z the images may break up into a mosaic like pattern Record with PICT QUALITY set at s s instead gt 43 Some playback images e The playmode is set to Intelligent scene selection are skipped Change the playmode to All scenes gt 67 automatically Although this unit is e Please read the operating instructions of your TV and correctly connected to a select the channel that matches the input used for the TV images cannot be connection seen e Change the TV ASPECT setting to match the aspect ratio of the TV The images are squeezed e lf both HDMI mini cable and component cable are horizontally connected set the unit to playback mode Scenes cannot be e Protected scenes cannot be deleted Release the protect deleted setting gt 75 e Any scenes still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed as Y cannot be deleted If the scenes still pictures are unnecessary format the SD card to erase the data 3 77 Please be aware that if an SD card is formatted then all the data recorded on the
42. optional 7 2 V 5800 mAh 8 h 10 min The battery pack holder kit VW VH04 optional is necessary e These times are approximations e The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used The charging time for the battery in hot cold environments or a battery that has not been used for long time may be longer than normal Battery model number e The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting stopping recording turning the unit on off moving the zoom lever etc e The recordable times will vary depending on the status of use Be aware that the operating time of the battery will become shorter in low temperatures We recommend charging a spare battery for use when recording e The batteries heat up after use or charging This is not a malfunction e lt is not necessary to consume the battery completely The battery can be recharged even if some capacity remains Battery capacity indication e The display changes as the battery capacity reduces ZZZ gt E Z2 gt EF Z gt E7 gt If there is less than 3 minutes remaining then will become red If the battery discharges then ci will flash e 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 ti
43. or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non commercial use of a consumer to i encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard AVC Video and or ii decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non commercial activity and or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA LLC See http www mpegla com 7 VQT1N45 Contents Accessories ccococococcncocananononononencncncnnnna 10 Features and 11 Quick Guide ici as 12 Before using 1 Parts identification and handling occccoocccnnnnnanononnnnanos 16 Remote control ccoocccccocnccoo 19 Setup 1 Power Supply cocconcnnccncnccaccnononnnnnnnnns 20 Charging the battery 20 Inserting removing the battery 21 Charging and recording time 22 Connecting to the AC outlet 23 2 Preparation of SD cards 24 Cards that you can use WAGE UNIS Units dete 24 Inserting removing an SD card 25 3 Selecting a mode Turning the unit on off 26 Turning the power on and off with the LCD monitor 26 4 Using the menu screen 27 Language Selecti
44. 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 4 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 e Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down e Turn on this unit This function is available in all modes USB cable supplied e Insert the plugs as far as they will go 7 Connect this unit to a printer 3 Select a still picture to be printed e Do not use any other USB connection cables then press the cursor button except the supplied one Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables Vak aN WZ _ nr Sate et 4 e ry SETUP amp _ENTER 4 Select the desired number of prints then press the cursor button 2 Select PictBridge and press the cursor button SELECT USB FUNCTION PC CONNECT SETUP s_ENTEHR Paliridge e f the PictBridge indication does not appear or FOIE a A Pe iy 3 continues to flash disconnect and then reconnect the USB cable mma SETUP ENTER z e You can set up to 9 prints e To cancel the setting set the number of prints to 0 e Up to 8 files can be set in succession by repeating steps 3 and 4 93 VQT1N45 5 Press the MENU
45. previous When motion pictures are recorded while playback moving the unit quickly When the unit shakes If playback of a scene was stopped halfway the When the image contrast is too strong such playback can be resumed from where it was When scenes are too dark Select the menu gt 27 When motion pictures are recorded while the unit is upside down or downward VIDEO SETUP gt RESUME PLAY gt ON When the subject is out of focus e Up to 9 sections can be skipped for a single If playback of a motion picture is stopped gt gt scene appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped e When motion pictures are skipped the image RESUME e stops momentarily e The position of sections to be skipped may resume playback function vary depending on the type of recording with some having no skipped parts e The memorized resume position is cleared if e Playing back all the scenes returns if the power you turn off the power or operate the mode is turned off or the mode switch is operated switch e For data that are copied to a PC or written to media by selecting motion pictures or edited with the easy editing function of HD Writer 2 5E the Intelligent scene selection is disabled Repeat playback Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes Select the menu 3 27 VIDEO SETUP gt REPEAT PLAY gt ON The C5 indication appears on the thumbnail and full scr
46. products With other products Available function Picture quality Watching Video Playback with the HDMI mini cable 3 81 High definition Pictures on your TV Playback using VIERA Link HDAVI Control images gt 78 to 84 gt 83 Playback with the component cable 1080i gt 82 Playback with the component cable 480i 3 82 Standard images Playback with the AV cable gt 78 Using a DVD burner Connecting a DVD burner to copy to play back a High definition 3 86 to 91 disc gt 86 images Playing back the copied disc gt 90 What you can do with a Copying data to a PC and easy editing gt 96 PC 3 96 to 97 Writing data to DVD discs and SD cards 3 96 Converting the motion picture data to MPEG2 Standard images 3 96 Creating a DVD Video disc gt 96 Dubbing images onto Dubbing images when connecting with the AV cable other video device 3 92 3 92 11 VQT1N45 Quick Guide E Charging the battery Charging lamp CHARGE Lights up Charging Goes off Charging completed 1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet 2 Insert the battery into the battery charger by aligning the arrows E Inserting the battery Open the LCD monitor and install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure O Insert the battery until it clicks and locks EW How to turn on the power Turn on the power by sliding the mode switch to
47. the plugs are inserted as far as they go e We recommend using Panasonic HDMI mini cables optional Part numbers RP CDHM15 1 5 m 4 9 feet RP CDHM30 3 0 m 9 8 feet e Do not use any other component cables except the supplied one e 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 e Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one 2 Select the video input on the TV that this unit is connected to e Example Select the HDMI channel with a HDMI mini cable Select the Component channel with a component cable Select the Video 2 channel with an AV cable The name of the channel may differ depending on the connected TV 3 Set the mode switch to gt to play back e The image and audio are output on the TV HDMI mini cable optional e Connecting with a HDMI mini cable 3 81 e Listening in 5 1 channel sound gt 82 e Playback using VIERA Link HDAVI Control gt 83 Component cable supplied e Connecting with the component cable 3 82 If the image or audio from this unit does not appear on the TV e Check the connections e Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go e Check the input setting input switch and the audio input setting on the TV For more information please read the operating instructions for the TV e Check HDMI RESOLUTION when connecting with a HDMI mini cable 3 81
48. to save with the cursor button and press the cursor button Cy HI SPEED BURST al Y ad 3 ad Wal Y FEH ie iie Tie Ged ed ie KERE E dr i a RECALL SELECT DEL ALL KOH REC ALL All pictures are stored SELECT Pictures in the selected range are stored DEL ALL No picture is stored e Select the thumbnails on the right bottom of the screen with the cursor button and move the cursor button right to display the next page 4 only when the SELECT is selected Select the range of pictures that will be stored We ew WE te dr de hd By L te la 404 tl Y e SETUP ENTER START MENU cl HI SPEED BU al Y fal Y ad Y cad Nei OH e Mit iie debat Start point Finish point e Select the start point and the finish point and enter them using the MENU button When the confirmation message appears select YES and press the cursor button Two or more pictures must be selected 54 VQT1N45 Function Effect Setting method Built in flash 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 3 27 PICTURE gt FLASH gt AUTO or ON e This function s default setting is AUTO e When the button is pressed halfway the flash indicator will appear in the bottom left corner of the screen ON 5 AUTO 4A OFF EN e When AUTO is set the ambient brightness is automatically detecte
49. under other light sources 1000 S K 9000K 8 000K 100K 6 000K 5 000K 4000K 200K 9 A 1 000K The illustration above shows the range over which the auto white balance functions 1 The effective range of automatic white balance adjustment on this unit 2 Blue sky 3 Cloudy sky rain 4 TV screen 5 Sunlight 6 White fluorescent lamp 7 Halogen light bulb 8 Incandescent light bulb 9 Sunrise or sunset 10 Candlelight Outside of the effective range of automatic white balance adjustment the image will become reddish or bluish Even within the effective range of automatic white balance adjustment the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly if there is more than one light source For light outside the functional automatic white balance adjustment range use the manual white balance adjustment mode White balance adjustment White balance adjustment determines the white color under different light sources By recognizing which is the white color under sunlight and which is the white color under a fluorescent light the unit can adjust the balance among the other colors Since the white color is the reference for all the colors the unit can record pictures in a natural hue if it can recognize the reference color white Auto focus The lens is moved forward or backward automatically to bring the subject into focus
50. work properly refer to page 119 e f you are unsure whether or not the TV and AV amplifier you are using are compatible with VIERA Link read the operating instructions for the devices e Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV e Operation is not possible with a cable that is not based on the HDMI standard We recommend using Panasonic HDMI mini cables Part numbers RP CDHM15 1 5 m 4 9 feet RP CDHM30 3 0 m 9 8 feet 84 VQT1N45 86 With other products 85 VQT1N45 Ella 1 Connecting a DVD burner to copy to play back a disc 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 e Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it Preparing for copying playing back We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW BN1 About discs that can be used for copying New 12 cm discs DVD RAM DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL e You cannot copy to 8 cm discs or RW R R DL CD RW CD R e We recommend using the discs that have been recommended in the operating instructions of the DVD burner Refer to the operati
51. 2 132 e f you use other batteries we cannot guarantee the quality of this product e Do not heat or expose to flame e Do not leave the battery ies in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed 20 VQT1N45 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 switch to OFF and check that the status indicator is off before removing the battery Move the BATTERY lever in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove the battery when unlocked Insert the battery until it clicks and locks BATTERY CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions 21 VQT1N45 Charging and recording time e Temperature 25 C 77 F humidity 60 E 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 VW VBG6 optional 7 2 V 5800 mAh 9 h 25 min E Recording time Voltage MAXIMUM Actual recordable cabacit continuously time pacity recordable time Supplied battery i VW VBG260 optional 7 2 V 2640 mAh 3 h 20 min VW VBG6
52. ATURE Such as in direct sunlight inside a closed car next to a heater etc This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your camera AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place moisture may form on the SD card and inside the unit DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA Store and handle your camera in a manner that will not subject it to unnecessary movement avoid shaking and striking Your camera contains a sensitive pick up device which could be damaged by improper handling or storage VQT1N45 CARE e TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your camera body e TO PROTECT THE LENS Do not touch the surface of the lens with your hand Use a commercial camera lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating e TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR CAMERA Before handling your camera make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products such as suntan lotion as it may damage the finish lf you see this symbol Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal E Indemnity conc
53. Directory 136 Warranty For Canadian Customers 137 INDO eet ret en eee nie 138 Spanish Quick Use Guide Guia espanola para el USO APIO uc 140 VQT1N45 Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit Battery pack AV cable VW VBG130 K2KC4CB00027 AC adaptor Component cable VSK0697 K2KZ9DB00004 AC cable USB cable K2CA2CA00025 K2KZ4CB00011 DC cable Zz CD ROM K2GJYYC00001 Remote control N2QAEC000023 Button type battery CR2025 10 VQT1N45 Features E Very clear high definition pictures This unit can record detailed high definition images to an SD card it O High definition images 1920 1080 Standard images 720x480 Number of available scan lines 1080 Number of available scan lines 480 High definition images e High definition images have more than approximately 2 times the number of available scan lines and approximately 6 times the number of pixels compared with standard images e The still pictures above are images for explanation purposes If the recording mode is HA HG HX What is the AVCHD This is a format for recording and playing back highly detailed high definition images Images are recorded based on the MPEG 4 AVC H 264 codec for compressing images and audio is recorded with the Dolby Digital 5 1 Creator e Since the recording method is different from an ordinary DVD video etc the data is not compatible E Compatibility with other
54. E PICT SETUP INITIAL SET SCENE PROTECT 3 75 Set to YES for changing the menu settings DPOF SET 3 76 back to the default condition DELETE 3 73 The language setting cannot be changed E SETUP back to the default condition FORMAT DISC 3 91 2 DEMO MODE e For any other menus that are not described above refer to menus with the same names for This item is used to start the unit the recording mode and motion picture demonstration playback Only when the mode switch is at the pam position 1 When the disc playback tab is If DEMO MODE is switched ON when there selected while a DVD burner optional is is no SD card inserted the demonstration connected or when INTEL SCENE gt 67 automatically starts If any operation takes is selected this does not appear place the demonstration is canceled 2 Only when the disc playback tab is However if no operations take place for selected while a DVD burner optional is approx 10 minutes the demonstration connected this appears automatically starts again To stop the demonstration set DEMO MODE to OFF or insert an SD card E LANGUAGE gt 28 29 VQT1N45 Setup 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 lt gt Operate the mode switch to select M Select the menu gt 27
55. ES or SELECT e You can also delete still pictures by pressing the MENU button selecting PICT SETUP gt DELETE gt ALL SCENES or SELECT e When play mode is set to INTEL SCENE scenes cannot be deleted e To delete an unwanted part of a scene divide the scene first and then delete the unnecessary part 3 74 e Scenes still pictures which cannot be played back the thumbnails are displayed as 1 cannot be deleted e Do not open the SD card cover while deleting motion pictures or still pictures on the SD card The deletion will stop e In case of ALL SCENES the deletion may take time if there are many scenes or still pictures on the SD card e Do not turn off this unit while deleting e When you delete scenes still pictures use a battery with sufficient battery power or use the AC adaptor e f you delete scenes recorded on other products or still pictures conforming to DCF standard with this unit all the data related to the scenes still pictures may be deleted e When still pictures recorded on an SD card by other products are deleted a still picture other than JPEG that cannot be played back on this unit may be erased 73 VQT1N45 Editing Dividing a scene to delete To delete an unnecessary portion of a scene first divide the scene and then delete the unnecessary portion lt Select a motion picture playback while the mode switch is set to gt 3 64 Select t
56. HD by referring to the operating instructions e There are some cases where the recorded motion pictures cannot be played back even if the device supports AVCHD In such cases play the recorded motion picture with this unit instead e The images recorded between pressing the recording start stop button to start recording and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene 36 VQT1N45 e 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 POWER SAVE 3 28 e The maximum number of recordable pictures on a single SD card Maximum number of recordable scenes 3998 Maximum number of recordable scenes with different dates 200 3 67 When either of them reaches to the maximum limit more scenes cannot be recorded e When recording motion pictures do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor Also do not remove the SD card while the card access lamp lights up If you do either of the above the recovery operation will begin when the SD card is next inserted or the power is turned back on 3 112 E Screen indications in the O Recording mode recording mode Remaining time left for recording When the remaining time is less than 1 minute ROh00m flashes red Recording time elapsed Each time the unit is put into re
57. IC TIME OR 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 MAIL THIS ORDER TO PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE In CANADA please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories Request for Service Notice USA Only Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice in the unlikely event this product needs service Request for Service Notice ePlease include your proof of purchase Failure to do so will delay your repair eTo further speed your repair please provide an explanation of what is wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 1590 Touhy Ave Elk Grove Village IL 60007 134 VQT1N45 Limited Warranty For USA Customers PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS PANASONIC PUERTO RICO INC COMPANY DIVISION OF PANASONIC Ave 65 de Infanter a Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Video Products o Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico Inc collectively referred to as the warrantor will for the length of the period indicated on the chart below
58. ISDIAV nes ea eee a A A 28 Dividing a scene to delete 74 DPOF setting 0 00 cee eee eee 76 DUDDING saith am wea aia Of SOSA are Ma tea 92 DVD DUME sta Se EE 86 Copying to discs o 87 Managing the copied disc 91 Playing back the copied disc 90 E F Face detection amp AE mode 46 o A A eee ee 48 Flasheo iaa Area weds era ante 55 FOCUS 5 ot2cc lt ncaatandnnaacducaodase 60 Focus microphone 0 00005 52 FOMMAL cs Sat ie ee ee ane 77 Frame by frame playback 66 138 VQT1N45 E G Gauan eh Rees A 62 A O ees ee oe eee 18 GUIdS Meson e iaa Ra 51 BH HD hi speed burst shooting mode 54 HDMI mini connector 17 81 83 HeD MOUE ricota as Sed 48 PAGO GTA ON gare iaa 11 E Image stabilizer 45 Initial setting AAA Ok dad ae bee 29 Intelligent contrast control 48 Intelligent scene selection 67 A orca tech BG eee ete aan Nay oe cee 62 BL Language x 6 5 anikth aed dana ion a 28 LCD monitor sed dats dit 16 32 126 LONS AAA A Ae ee ees 17 Limited Warranty Canada 137 Limited Warranty USA 135 LOW TIGA y Da ead haha ate dy et hg ap ms 49 E M MagicPix function o ooooooo o 49 Manual TOCUS eicae aia ea hres 4 60 Mentira ras 27 Mentr list dape com ant aaa eta 28 ME ASSIST tia da ade a cd 60 Microphone level
59. N before copying data We recommend that auto protection is turned ON while copying data 3 91 7 Connect this unit to the DVD burner to prepare for copying 3 86 2 Select the item and press the cursor button SELECT SCENES SETUP s ENTER EXIT MENU ALL SCENES This is for copying all scenes simultaneously Since motion pictures and still pictures are copied to separate discs two or more discs are required Proceed to step 6 SELECT SCENES This is for selecting the scenes to copy SELECT DATE This is for selecting date of the scenes to copy 3 Only when SELECT SCENES SELECT DATE is selected in step 2 Select VIDEO or PICTURE and press the cursor button SELECT A SELECT DATA TO WRITE E ON DISC VIDED PICT URE SETUP s ENTER 4 only when SELECT SCENES is selected in step 2 Select the scene you want to copy and press the cursor button Gh SELECT ES _ o va NO am START e When the cursor button is pressed again the selected scene will be canceled e Up to 99 scenes can be selected in succession 87 VQT1N45 Only when SELECT DATE is selected in step 2 Select the date you want to copy and press the cursor button Ch SELECT or Y Wmo03 DEC 122008 WZ o SW Lal ha SELECT MONTH SETUP ENTER e When the cursor button is pressed again the selected date will be canceled e Up to 99 dates can be selected in succession e Move the
60. Panasonic Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Model No H DC S D9 P PC Before connecting operating or adjusting this product please read the instructions completely Spanish Quick Use Guide is included Gu a para r pida consulta en espa ol est incluida MW CHD Be Hom M HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE 5 1 CREATOR PictBridge sz Val LEICA VIESA Link DICOMAR CLASS 4 For USA assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo For Canadian assistance please call 1 800 561 5505 or visit us at www panasonic ca VQT1N45 Things You Should Know PELA F EEE Thank you for choosing Panasonic Dealer Purchased From You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today Used Dealer Address properly we re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment Please take time to fill in the Dealer Phone No information on the right The serial number is on the tag located on the Model No underside of your camera Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera information source Safety Precautions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE e 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 e USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
61. SIONS This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed subjected to usage for which the product was not designed misused or abused damaged during shipping or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance nor does it cover any product which is used commercially Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES In certain instances some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or the exclusion of implied warranties so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable WARRANTY SERVICE FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE please contact Our Customer Care Centre Telephone 905 624 5505 1 800 1 800 561 5505 Fax 905 238 2360 Email link Customer support on www panasonic ca FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www panas
62. Select pmi By date then press the cursor button 2 Select the playback date then press the cursor button m BY DATE LISTE ler O vz 003 DEC 12 2008 002 DEC 10 2008 Ms ee ee SELECT MONTH SETUP_ ENTER SUF Uae MENU The still pictures recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails e Move the cursor button up or down to select the playback date Move the cursor button left to select the last date of the previous month and move it to the right to select the last date of the following month 3 Select the still picture to be played back ay e Select All scenes and press the cursor button to return to the playback of all still pictures e Playing back of all the still pictures returns if the power is turned off or the mode switch is operated e Even if still pictures are recorded on the same day they are grouped separately in the following cases When the number of still pictures exceeds 999 When pictures are recorded in HD hi speed burst shooting mode H is indicated before the date in the list by date 71 VQT1N45 Editing 1 Important Deleting scenes still pictures The deleted scenes still pictures cannot be restored lt gt Operate the mode switch to select gt Press the jj button while the thumbnail view screen is displayed 2 Move the cursor button to select SELECT or ALL SCENES and
63. a or gt while pressing the lock release button 3 12 VQT1N45 e Operate the mode switch while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode e Status indicator e To turn off the power set the mode switch to OFF E Inserting removing an SD card Gx Vx Card access lamp ACCESS e When this unit is processing data the access lamp lights up 1 Set the mode switch to OFF 2 Open the SD card cover while sliding the SD CARD OPEN lever O 3 Insert remove the SD card e When inserting an SD card face the terminal side in the direction shown in the illustration and press it straight in as far as it will go e When removing the SD card press the center of the SD card and then pull it straight out 4 Securely close the SD card cover e Securely close it until it clicks E Language selection 1 Press the MENU button then select LANGUAGE and press the cursor button 2 Select English and press the cursor button E Help mode The help mode explains the operation icons displayed when the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch is set to AUTO in recording mode e Operate the mode switch to select pm 1 Press the cursor button to display the icon 3 Move the cursor button up left or right to select the desired icon El N E majo E USAGE PRESS CURSOR BUTTON IN DIRECTIO e An explanation of th
64. ailable scan lines is used for output 1080i This is an interlace scan method which scans 1080 scan lines to display a high definition image The 1080 available scan lines are divided in half and scanned on the screen alternatively every 1 60th of a second The number of available scan lines is more than double the 480 scan lines used to display standard images until now so the images have clearer detail and a lot of presence 480p This is a progressive scan method which scans all 480 available scan lines on the screen at the same time every 1 60th of a second This method reduces the flickering as the scan lines are not scanned on the screen alternatively like in the interlace method 480i This is an interlace scan method in which the 480 available scan lines are divided in half and scanned on the screen alternatively every 1 60t of a second Interlace method progressive method Video signals until now NTSC are referred to as 480i i is short for interlace whereas a high density video signal that doubles the number of scan lines is called 480p p is short for progressive The component terminal and the HDMI mini connector on this unit are also compatible with high definition image output 1080i It is necessary to have a compatible TV to enjoy progressive and high definition images e f the images are not output on the TV when the setting is AUTO switch to the method 1080i or 480p which enables the images to be displayed on y
65. appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting of particles of dust in the air This is nota malfunction A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots and their position differ in every picture PUSH THE RESET e The unit has automatically detected an error Press the SWITCH is displayed RESET button with the projecting part of the grip belt 3 This will restart the unit e f you do not press the RESET button the power to this unit is turned off automatically about 1 minute later e Even after you press the RESET button the indication may still appear repeatedly If so this unit needs repair Detach the power connected contact consumer support gt 136 137 Do not attempt to repair the unit by yourself 118 VQT1N45 VIERA Link does not e Connect with a HDMI mini cable optional gt 83 work e Press the MENU button then select SETUP gt VIERA Link gt ON with the cursor button gt 83 e 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 e Check the VIERA Link setting on the connected device e Turn the power to the unit off and then back on again e Set EZ Sync to Off on the TV and then turn it back to On Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details When conne
66. ation is found when a SD card is accessed one of the following messages may appear Be sure to follow the messages Repairing may take time depending on the error CONTROL DATA ERROR HAS BEEN DETECTED SD CARD or THUMBNAIL DATA ERROR IS DETECTED e Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor e Depending on the condition of the data it may not be possible to completely repair the data e f the recovery fails you will no longer be able to play back the scenes recorded before the power went off e When data recorded on another device is recovered it may not be possible to play back the data on this unit or the other device e f recovery fails turn the power of the unit off and on again after waiting a while If recovery fails repeatedly format an SD card on the unit Please be aware that if an SD card is formatted then all the data recorded on the card will be erased Back up important data on a PC DVD disc etc e f the thumbnail information is recovered displaying the thumbnails may become slower VQT1N45 dia nls 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 Functions Conditions which disable the functions Motion picture recording PRE REC e When the HD hi speed burst shooting mode is on e When the button is pressed halfway
67. card 3 42 Recording accessing the card 3 42 MEGA OIS gt 42 E Playback indications Motion picture playback gt il gt gt gt gt gt AA 4d Pi i lt PPI dd gt lt 11 lt 0h00m00s DATE a 1920 1440 No 10 O D gt Playback 3 65 70 Pause 3 65 70 Fast forward rewind playback 3 65 Last first scene paused Skip playback 3 65 Slow motion playback gt 66 Frame by frame playback 3 66 Next Previous still picture 3 70 Playback time Play mode gt 65 All scenes Scenes recorded on the selected date Intelligent scene selection Number of recording pixels for motion pictures gt 38 1920x 1080 1440x 1080 Scene number 16 EH Volume adjustment 65 Repeat playback 3 68 Resume playback gt 68 109 VQT1N45 100 0001 PictBridge y 1 On 2 10 Still picture folder file name gt 69 When a printer compatible with PictBridge is connected gt 93 DPOF already set to more than 1 3 76 Protected still pictures 3 75 Number of recording pixels for still pictures 3 43 1920x1080 The picture size is not displayed for still pictures recorded with other products that have different picture sizes from the sizes shown above W PC connection indications 2 Accessing the card When connected to a PC 3 103 E Confirmatory indications Time display Ba Y The built in batt
68. celed Built in flash e Do not block the flash with your hand or by other means e Set the flash to OFF where using a flash is prohibited e Do not use the flash with the ND filter optional attached e The unit automatically determines if the flash is necessary even when it has been set to OFF by detecting the ambient brightness If it determines that the flash is necessary the indication lights up in red when the button is pressed halfway e f the indication etc flashes or is not displayed when the button is pressed halfway the flash is not activated e The available range of the flash is approx 1 m to 2 5 m 3 3 feet to 8 2 feet in dark places Pictures will appear dark or reddish when they are recorded by using the flash at distances greater than 2 5 m 8 2 feet e Using the flash fixes a shutter speed to 1 500 or slower e The picture may appear dark if the flash is lit in front of a white background e A conversion lens optional can block the flash and may cause a vignetting effect e f the flash is activated a large number of times it may take longer to charge it Red eye reduction e The flash is activated 2 times Do not move until the second flash is finished e Red eye phenomenon may appear depending on the recording conditions Color bar e This function is canceled when the power is turned off e The icon will not be displayed e When the color bar is on the menu settings
69. cording pause the counter display will be reset to OhOOmO00s Rih20m When motion picture recording stops suddenly For some SD cards the message appears suddenly and recording stops Use a Panasonic SD card or another SD card which can be used to record motion pictures gt 24 When the unit stops while a usable SD card for recording motion pictures 3 24 is used the data writing rate has deteriorated We recommend formatting the SD card being used 3 77 When an SD card is formatted all the data recorded on it will be deleted so copy valuable data to the PC prior to formatting 96 37 VQT1N45 Recording modes approximate recordable time Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded Select the menu 3 27 VIDEO gt REC MODE gt desired setting Capacity HA HG 2 HX 3 HE 4 1 3 1920x1080 Motion pictures can be recorded with the highest picture quality 2 ma 1920x1080 Motion pictures can be recorded with high picture quality 3 1920x1080 Motion pictures can be recorded with normal picture quality 4 B 1440x1080 Motion pictures can be recorded for a longer time This means the highest quality for this unit e The recording is in high definition picture quality no matter what recording mode is used to record e This unit records in VBR Variable Bit Rate VBR recording automatically varies the bit rate amount of
70. creen You can set other items continuously 5 Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen MENU e The menu screen does not appear during recording or playing You cannot start other operations while the menu screen is displayed 27 VQT1N45 Language selection You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen Press the MENU button then select LANGUAGE and press the cursor button 2 Select English and press the cursor button ma Recording mode E BASIC SCENE MODE 3 59 D ZOOM 3 44 GUIDE LINES gt 51 CLOCK SET gt 30 SET WORLD TIME gt 31 E VIDEO REC MODE gt 38 24pDIGITAL CINEMA gt 51 FADE COLOR gt 48 WIND CUT gt 52 MIC SETUP gt 52 MIC LEVEL gt 53 AGS gt 35 E PICTURE PICT QUALITY gt 43 HI SPEED BURST 3 54 FLASH gt 55 FLASH LEVEL gt 55 RED EYE 55 SHTR SOUND 3 56 E ADVANCED REC LAMP The recording lamp lights up during recording and flashes when the unit receives a signal from the remote control or when the self timer is counting down When this is set to OFF it does not light during recording ZEBRA gt 56 COLOR BAR 3 56 MF ASSIST 3 60 AUTO SLOW SHTR 3 57 SHOOTING GUIDE 3 40 Digital Cinema Color 3 57 28 VQT1N45 E SETUP FORMAT CARD gt 77 DISPLAY The screen indications are selected as shown in the illustrat
71. cted by the e Use AC adaptor when connecting this unit and a PC USB cable this unit is not e Select another USB terminal on the PC detected by the PC e Check the operating environment 3 99 e Turn the power to the unit off and then back on again and reconnect the USB cable When the USB cable is e To disconnect the USB cable safely double click the disconnected an error o icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the message will appear on screen the PC The power of the DVD e When the unit is connected to the DVD burner use the burner cannot be turned respective AC adaptors for both this unit and the DVD on burner Cannot see the PDF e You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 0 or later or Adobe operating instructions for Reader 7 0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions HD Writer 2 5E for HD Writer 2 5E 119 VQT1N45 E 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 Depending on the unit used the images may stop moving and become still for a moment even when none of the following conditions are applicable NW When the scenes were recorded on different dates Q Q 1 2008 A a 2 2008 INE 3 2008
72. cursor button up or down to select the playback date Move the cursor button left to select the last date of the previous month and move it to the right to select the last date of the following month NA MENU 5 Only when SELECT SCENES is selected in step 2 Select START and press the cursor button Tr SELECT SC Only when SELECT DATE is selected in step 2 Press the MENU button MENU O 6 When the confirmation message appears select YES then press the cursor button SETUP ENTER The number of discs necessary for copying by disc type e When 2 or more discs are necessary for copying follow the on screen instructions to switch discs e After copying is complete eject the disc and disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable from this unit e After copying is complete the disc becomes play only and further recording is no longer possible Before you delete the data on the SD card after copying is complete be sure to play back the discs to check that they have been copied to correctly 3 90 Important Notice e 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 e When inserting a disc containing recorded motion still pictures into
73. d and the flash will activate only when necessary If the flash is not necessary the 4A indicator will not appear when the button is pressed halfway E To adjust the brightness of the flash Select the menu 3 27 PICTURE gt FLASH LEVEL gt desired setting Less brighter 0 Normal Much brighter Red eye reduction Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes Select the menu 3 27 PICTURE gt RED EYE gt ON 55 VQT1N45 Function Shutter sound Zebra O Zebra pattern Color bar 56 VQT1N45 Effect Setting method You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures Select the menu 3 27 PICTURE gt SHTR SOUND gt ON e This function s default setting is ON Parts where white saturation color saturation is likely to occur extremely brightly lit or shiny parts are displayed with diagonal lines zebra pattern Select the menu 3 27 ADVANCED gt ZEBRA gt ON e You can record an image with little white saturation if you manually adjust the shutter speed or brightness iris gain 3 62 e The zebra pattern does not appear on the images actually recorded This unit displays a 7 color bar which is useful for adjusting the picture quality of the TV or the external monitor Select the menu 3 27 ADVANCED gt COLOR BAR gt ON Function Auto slow shutter Effect Setting method You can record brig
74. d manually to 1 60 or 1 100 Manual iris gain adjustment e f the gain value is increased the noise on the screen increases e Depending on the zoom magnification there are iris values that are not displayed Playback 64 Playback 72 Editing 78 With a TV Playback Motion pictu re playback CD O Lock release button e Operate the mode switch while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode 1 Operate the mode switch to select gt 3 Select the scene to be played back and press the cursor button 2 Select motion picture playback with the cursor button Thumbnail display Motion picture playback Previous page Next page Play mode select button Scene number The selected scene is played back on the full screen and the operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen e f 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 _ lt _ and then pressing the cursor button e The scene number display switches to the page number except when thumbnails are selected 64 VQT1N45 e Press the cursor button while selecting the play mode select button to switch to the thumbnails of the following scenes All scenes Playback of all scenes By date Playback of scenes recorded
75. d the cursor button right Move and hold the cursor button left to play back slow motion pictures in reverse e Normal playback is restored when you move the cursor button up e When slow motion pictures are played back in reverse they will be shown continuously at approximately 2 3 the speed of normal playback intervals of 0 5 seconds Operating with the remote control Press the lt or button during playback PLAY EO A STILLADV PAUSE STILL ADV an SKIPA STOP NGKIP E 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 e Normal playback is restored when you move the cursor button up e When the frames are advanced one at a time in the reverse direction they will be shown in intervals of 0 5 seconds 66 VQT1N45 Operating with the remote control 1 Press the II button SEARCH PLAY SEARCH O A O STILLAD PAUSE TILL ADV O O JD SKIP STOLE SKIP 2 Press the lt t or button SEARCH PLAY SEARCH STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV 5 5 SKIP STOP SKIP y Motion picture compatibility e This unit is based on the AVCHD format e The video signal that can be played back on this unit is 1920x 1080 60 1920 1080 24p or 1440x 1080 60i e This unit may
76. data in a fixed time depending on the subject being recorded This means if a recording with a lot movements is recorded the recording time is reduced Recordable time using the battery 3 22 Mosaic pattern noise may appear on a playback image in the following cases When there is a complicated pattern in the background When the unit is moved too fast When a subject with sharp movements has been recorded Particularly if it has been recorded in HE mode Many repeated recording and deletion of motion pictures may reduce the usable time for recording on an SD card In that case format the SD card using this unit Since all data recorded on the SD card will be deleted once the SD card has been formatted save important data to your PC gt 96 38 VQT1N45 This unit will resume recording pause mode about 0 6 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened e 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 Select the menu gt 27 SETUP gt QUICK START gt ON 2 Close the LCD monitor while the mode switch is set to ya The status indicator flashes green and the unit goes into quick start standby mode e The lens cover does not close 3 Open the LCD monitor The status indicator Y lights red and the unit is put into recording pause approx 0 6 seconds after it is turned on e Set QUICK START to OFF to canc
77. e DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR BACK THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Serial No CAUTION DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE BUILT IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle The following mark and symbols are located on bottom of the unit The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral CAUTI 0 N triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK dangerous voltage within the DO NOT OPEN product s enclosure that may be of CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC o An OS risk of electric shock to persons SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS The exclamation point within an INSIDE equilateral triangle is intended to REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance SERVICE PERSONNEL 2 VQT1N45
78. e angle recording zoom out e The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved e f 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 e When the zoom magnification is 10x the subjects are focused at about 1 2 m 3 9 feet or more e When the zoom magnification is 1x this unit can focus on a subject approx 4 cm 1 6 away from the lens Macro function e f the zoom lever is pushed to the end you can zoom from 1x up to 10x in as fast as approx 44 VQT1N45 Zoom in out function 2 3 seconds The zoom speed does not vary when operating with the remote control When the zoom speed is high the subject may not be focused easily Digital zoom function If the zoom magnification exceeds 10x then the digital zoom function will be activated The maximum magnification provided by the digital zoom can be selected Select the menu 3 27 BASIC D ZOOM desired setting OFF Optical zoom only Up to 10x 25x Up to 25x 700 x Up to 700x e if 25x or 700x is selected the digital zoom range is displayed in blue while zooming e The larger the digital zoom magnification the more the image quality is degraded Recording Image stabilizer function Basic Reduces the image shaking jitter due to hand movement lt gt Operat
79. e appears in the following cases When you move the unit quickly When CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST appears move the unit slowly while recording When the unit is shaken When USE O 1 S appears set O 1 S to ON When the image stabilizer function is on the message does not appear When the image contrast is too strong such as when using backlight When USE INTELLIGENT CONTRAST appears select 4 on the operation icons When the face detection amp AE mode is on the message does not appear When the scene is dark When USE LOW LIGHT MODE appears select on the operation icons e Set to OFF to turn off the message indication e In some recording conditions messages may not appear e A message recommending cancellation of Intelligent Contrast Control or Low Light also appears e Once the message recommending turning on the Intelligent Contrast Control or Low Light appears it will not appear again until the recording starts or stops e When the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch is set to MANUAL messages warning that the image contrast is too strong such as backlight or that the scene is too dark will not appear Recording Basic Recording still pictures The number of pixels recorded for still pictures is 1920 1080 Still pictures can also be recorded while recording motion pictures e Operate the mode switch while at the same time pressing in the lock relea
80. e hour Move the cursor button up again to return to the normal time setting 4 Only when setting the region of your travel destination Select DESTINATION and press the cursor button e When the home region is set for the first time the screen for selecting travel destination appears after setting the home region successively If the home region has already been set once execute the menu operation for Step 1 5 Only when setting the region of your travel destination Select your travel destination and enter the selection with the cursor button 3 30PM gt 5 30AM Rh Seoul Tokyo m 14 00 SUMMER TIME SETUP ENTER CANCEL CED e The local time at the selected travel destination appears on the right top of the screen The time difference between the travel destination and the home region appears on the left bottom of the screen e f the travel destination season is summer move the cursor button up appears and the summer time setting is turned on the clock is set forward by one hour Move the cursor button up again to return to the normal time setting e Close the setting by pressing the MENU button wy appears and the time of the travel destination is indicated To return the display to the home setting Set the home region using Step 1 to 3 and close the setting by pressing the MENU button e f you cannot find your travel destination in the area shown on the screen set it by usin
81. e selected icon scrolls at the bottom of the screen e The indication changes each time the cursor button is moved down e When the help mode is used functions cannot be set To exit the Help mode Press the MENU button or select END NW Recording motion pictures 1 Operate the mode switch to select a and open the LCD monitor 2 Press the recording start stop button to start recording y 1920 Shoomoos R1h20m m ba Recording still pictures 1 Operate the mode switch to select a and open the LCD monitor 2 Press the button fully to take the picture 13 VQT1N45 E Motion picture playback 1 Operate the mode switch to select gt 2 Select mm motion picture playback with the cursor button E Still picture playback 1 Operate the mode switch to select gt 2 Select still picture playback with the cursor button 3 Select the scene to be played back and press the cursor button 4 Select the playback operation with the cursor button y gt II Playback Pause lt lt Rewind playback gt Fast forward playback E Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails 14 VQT1N45 3 Select the still picture to be played back and press the cursor button As y 4 Select the playback operation with the cursor button gt I Slide show playback of the still pictures in numerical order start pause ll Pla
82. e the built in lithium battery e 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 switch is set to OFF 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 Select the menu 27 BASIC gt SET WORLD TIME gt YES e f the clock is not set adjust the clock to the current time gt 30 e When the HOME your home region is not set such as the time for the initial settings the message appears Press the cursor button to move to Step 3 2 Only when setting your home region Select HOME with the cursor button 3 Only when setting your home region Select your home region and enter the selection with the cursor button 3 30PM Toronto O Mew York Miami Lima W 5 00 SUMMER TIME SETUP ENTER CANCEL CID e The current time appears on the left top of the screen The time difference from GMT Greenwich Mean Time appears on the left bottom of the screen e f your home region season is summer move the cursor button up appears and the summer time setting is turned on the clock is set forward by on
83. e the mode switch to select om Optical image stabilizer button Low O 1 S Press this button to switch on off the image stabilizer function e WW appears on the screen O 1 S Optical Image Stabilizer e This function s default setting is ON e In still picture recording mode pressing the Y button halfway increases the effect of the image stabilizer function MEGA optical image stabilizer e When a tripod is used we recommend that you turn the image stabilizer off e In the following cases the image stabilizer function may not work effectively When the digital zoom is used When the unit is shaken greatly When you record a moving subject while tracking it When the conversion lens is used 45 VQT1N45 Recording Basic Face detection amp AE mode 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 lt gt Operate the mode switch to select om In the face detection amp AE mode detected faces appear with frames Up to 5 frames are indicated Larger faces and faces nearer to the center of the screen take preference over others Faces that do not appear completely on the screen are not detected e The face detection frame disappears when the button is pres
84. ect O disc playback tab 3 E gt O Destination disc for motion pictures Disc playback tab Destination disc for still pictures Disc playback tab 3 Select the scene or still picture to be played back and then play it back e The playback operation is performed the same as when playing back motion pictures or still pictures 3 64 69 e After playback eject the disc and disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable from this unit e Press the DISC COPY button in thumbnail view to display the selection screen for copying data to a disc The data can be copied to a new disc inserted in the DVD burner 3 89 90 VQT1N45 Managing the copied disc Formatting Auto protect Displaying disc information e Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then select PLAY DISC gt 86 E Formatting discs This is for initializing DVD RAM and DVD RW discs e Select Y 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 Select the menu 3 27 DISC SETUP or SETUP gt FORMAT DISC gt YES e When the confirmation message appears select YES then press the cursor button e When formatting is complete press the MENU button to exit the message screen e Connect this unit and the DVD burner to format discs You may no longer be able to use the discs if you format them on another device such as a PC
85. ed back then press the cursor button A E yy e Select All scenes and press the cursor button to return to the playback of all scenes e Playing back of all the scenes returns if the power is turned off or the mode switch is operated e Even if scenes are recorded on the same day they are grouped separately in the following cases When the number of scenes exceeds 99 When the SD card is repaired When the setting of 24pDIGITAL CINEMA is changed When the recording mode is changed from HA HG HX to HE or HE to HA HG HX 1 2 is added after the recording date displayed on the screen Intelligent scene selection Extracting parts recorded clearly to play back Motion pictures are played back after excepting some parts that may not have been recorded clearly such as image shaking or out of focus scenes Select xz Intelligent scene selection then press the cursor button Uy 2 Select the scene to be played back then press the cursor button AY e Select All scenes and press the cursor button to return to the playback of all scenes e Select By date and press the cursor button to activate the Intelligent scene selection on the selected date 3 67 e To return to the Intelligent scene selection for all scenes select All scenes with the cursor button and then press the cursor button 67 VQT1N45 e The following motion pictures are skipped Resuming the
86. een views e All the scenes on the SD card are played back repeatedly When the play mode is set to all the scenes on the selected date are played back repeatedly e Set REPEAT PLAY to OFF to cancel the repeat playback function VQT1N45 Playback Still picture playback O Lock release button e Operate the mode switch while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode 1 Operate the mode switch to select gt 3 Select the still picture to be played back and press the cursor button 2 Select O still picture playback with the cursor button CY QF Play mode select button Thumbnail display Previous page Next page Still picture number Folder file name The selected still picture is played back on the full screen and the operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen e f 9 or more still pictures have been recorded the next or previous page can be displayed by moving the cursor button left and right or selecting L lt and then pressing the cursor button e The picture number display switches to the page number except when thumbnails are selected Still picture playback 800000 69 VQT1N45 e Select the play mode select button and press the cursor button to switch the following picture displays to thumbnail view All scenes Playback of all still
87. el the quick start mode e Quick start standby mode is canceled if about 5 minutes has elapsed mode switch is set to gt unit is turned off e In the 24p digital cinema setting the required time for the quick start operation is slightly longer than 0 6 seconds e In the quick start mode it may take some time for automatic white balance to adjust if the scene being recorded has a light source different from the scene last recorded When the MagicPix function is used however the white balance of the scene last recorded is retained e In the quick start mode the zoom magnification becomes 1x and the picture size may differ from what it was before quick start standby mode elf POWER SAVE 3 28 is set to 5 MINUTES and the unit automatically goes into quick start standby mode close the LCD monitor and then open it again e f the unit is exposed to vibration or shock the time for the quick start mode to start may be slightly longer than 0 6 seconds 39 VQT1N45 PRE REC This prevents you from missing a shot This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds before the recording start stop button is pressed Press the PRE REC button E O PRE REC appears on the screen and the unit repeats the update by recording motion pictures for about 3 seconds onto the built in memory and then deleting them e Aim this unit at the subject and position i
88. ended Desktop resolution of 1024x768 pixels or more 1280x1024 pixels or more recommended Windows Vista DirectX 10 compatible video card Windows XP 2000 DirectX 9 0c compatible video card Compatible with DirectDraw overlay PCI Express x16 compatible recommended Free hard disk drive Ultra DMA 100 or more space 300 MB or more for installing the application e When writing to a DVD more than double the amount of free space as the disc being created is necessary 99 VQT1N45 Necessary software Windows Vista DirectX 10 Windows XP 2000 DirectX 9 0c e f 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 Interface USB port Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 Other requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device e Supplied CD ROM s available for Windows only e Input is not supported in languages other than English French and Spanish e Operation cannot be guaranteed on all DVD drives e Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise Windows XP Media Center Edition Tablet PC Edition and not compatible with 64 bit operation systems e This software is not compatible with a multi boot environment e This software is not compatible with a multi monitor environment e f using Windows XP 2000 an administrative account user only can use this software If using Windows Vista
89. erning recording content The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this unit its accessories or recordable media IMPORTANT E Carefully observe copyright laws Whatever you have recorded and created can be used for your personal entertainment only Under copyright laws other materials cannot be used without obtaining permission from the holders of the copyrights NW Cards that you can use with this unit SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card e 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications e Refer to page 24 for more details on SD cards E For the purposes of these operating instructions e SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are referred to as the SD card e Functions that can be used for motion picture recording motion picture playback are indicated by in these operating instructions e Functions that can be used for still picture recording still picture playback are indicated by in these operating instructions e HD Writer 2 5E for HDC is referred to as the HD Writer 2 5E e Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow for example gt 00 E Licenses e SDHC Logo is a trademark e AVCHD and the AVCHD logo are trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd and Sony Corporation e Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double
90. ery is low gt 30 The warning alarm indication appears when LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side Return the direction of the LCD monitor to normal position and check the warning alarm indication No SD card is inserted unusable card E Confirmatory indications when a DVD burner is connected E gt ES 7 ca pee 4 110 VQT1N45 Disc type 3 86 DVD RAM DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL Dual layer on single side Unusable disc Indications Messages Major confirmation error messages to be indicated on the LCD monitor in text CANNOT BE USED DUE TO INCOMPATIBLE DATA CANNOT RECORD INCOMPATIBLE CONTROL DATA The recording format of the SD card is different so it cannot be used Save the data on the SD card to a PC then use the SD card after formatting it on this unit CHECK CARD This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognized by the unit If this message appears even though motion pictures and still pictures are recorded on an SD card the card may be unstable Reinsert the SD card then turn the power off and then on again CARD LOCKED The write protection switch on the SD card is set to LOCK 3 24 THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED e Use a battery that is compatible with this unit 3 22 If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit eject the battery and then insert it again If the message appears even after repeating this several times this unit need
91. essed while using a tripod etc Tele macro e The tele macro function is canceled when the zoom magnification becomes lower than 10x e lf a sharper focus cannot be achieved adjust the focus manually 3 60 Recording Advanced Recording functions of menus Menus Guide line 24p digital cinema Wind noise reduction Microphone setup Microphone level HD hi speed burst shooting Built in flash Red eye reduction Shutter sound Zebra Color bar Auto slow shutter Digital cinema color lt Operate the mode switch to select pm e Set to OFF when the menus are not used Set MIC SETUP to SURROUND and MIC LEVEL to AUTO Function Effect Setting method Guide line You can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures and still pictures The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the composition O HORIZONTAL GRIDI GRID2 Select the menu 3 27 BASIC gt GUIDE LINES gt desired setting When jam motion picture playback tab is selected while the mode switch is set to gt gt 64 VIDEO SETUP gt GUIDE LINES gt desired setting e The guide lines do not appear on the images actually recorded 24p digital cinema Images recorded at a rate of 24 frames per second are the same frame rate as movie films e Set the recording mode to HA or HG 3 38 Select the menu 3 27 VIDEO gt 24pDIGITAL CINEMA gt ON e The sh
92. et sand or fine dust get into the body and terminals of the unit Also keep the unit away from sea water e Sand or dust may damage the unit Care should be taken when inserting and removing a card e l sea water splashes onto the unit wipe off the water with a well wrung cloth Then wipe the unit again with a dry cloth When carrying the unit do not drop or bump it e A strong impact can break the unit s casing causing it to malfunction Cleaning e Before cleaning detach the battery or pull the AC cable from the AC outlet and then wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth e f the unit is very dirty dip a cloth in water and squeeze firmly and then wipe the unit with the damp cloth Next dry the unit with a dry cloth e Use of benzine paint thinner alcohol or dishwashing liquid may alter the camera body or peel the surface finish Do not use these solvents e When using a chemical dust cloth follow the instructions that came with the cloth Do not use the unit for surveillance purposes or other business uses e This unit was designed for consumer intermittent use It was not intended for continuous use or for any industrial or commercial application resulting in prolonged use e In certain situations continuous use could cause the unit to overheat and cause a malfunction Such use is strongly discouraged When you are not going to use the unit for an extended time e When storing the unit in a cupboa
93. g the time difference from your home region 31 VQT1N45 Sop Adjusting LCD monitor e These settings will not affect the images actually recorded Increasing the brightness of the LCD monitor POWER LCD EXTRA button Each time the POWER LCD EXTRA button is pressed the indication changes by one setting in the following order E gt EX gt setting canceled standard e If you use the AC adaptor the E indication appears and the screen becomes brighter automatically when the power is turned on E e After adjustments are made if no operations Adjusting the brig htness are performed for about 2 seconds the bar will and the color level of the disappear LCD monitor e Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen 1 Select the menu 3 27 Recording Yourself eee ey ee lt gt Operate the mode switch to select E ce 2 Select the item with the cursor Rotate the LCD monitor towards the button lens side e The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image However the image recorded is the same as a normal recording BRIGHTNESS Brightness of the LCD monitor e Only some indications will appear on the COLOR screen When 1 appears return the Color level of the LCD monitor direction of the LCD monitor to normal position and check the warning alarm indication 3 111 3 Press the cursor button to make the adjustment
94. he component terminal input e When a HDMI mini cable and the AV cable are connected at the same time priority is given to the output from the HDMI mini cable e When the component cable and the AV cable are connected at the same time priority is given to the component cable for image output Refer to the following support site for information about the Panasonic TVs that you can directly insert an SD card into the SD card slot on the TV and then play it back http panasonic net e For details on how to play back please read the operating instructions for the TV 80 VQT1N45 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 If you connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link linked operations VIERA Link are possible 3 83 Select the desired method of HDMI output when using an HDMI mini cable optional Select the menu 3 27 AUTO The output resolution is automatically set based on the information from the connected TV 1080i The interlace method with 1080 available scan lines is used for output 480p The progressive method with 480 av
95. he extent either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where Licensee resides Matsushita or its distributors or dealers will not be responsible for any defects in the Software or damage to Licensee caused by Licensee s reverse engineering decompiling or disassembly of the Software 98 VQT1N45 Article 6 Limitation of Liability The Software is provided AS IS without warranty of any kind either expressed or implied including but not limited to warranties of non infringement merchantability and or fitness for a particular purpose Further Matsushita does not warrant that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free Matsushita or any of its distributors or dealers will not be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensee s use of the Software Article 7 Export Control Licensee agrees not to export or re export to any country the Software in any form without the appropriate export licenses under regulations of the country where Licensee resides if necessary Article 8 Termination of License The right granted to Licensee hereunder will be automatically terminated if Licensee violates any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement Upon such automatic termination Licensee must destroy the Software and related documentation together with all the copies thereof at Licensee s own expense Before using Operating environment
96. he menu gt 27 EDIT SCENE gt DIVIDE gt SET 2 Select the scene to be divided then press the cursor button c ovoe ii 4 fd Ny 3 Select gt 3 to set the dividing point SETUP s ENTER Cid DIVIDE e Using slow motion playback or frame by frame playback makes it easy to search for the point where you want to divide the scene gt 66 e When the confirmation message appears select YES then press the cursor button 4 Press the MENU button to complete dividing 5 Delete the unnecessary scene gt 72 74 VQT1N45 To continue dividing other scenes Repeat steps 2 3 before completing dividing in step 4 To delete all the divided points DIVIDE gt CANCEL ALL _ _ sadi e When the confirmation message appears select YES then press the cursor button e All divided points set on this unit will be canceled e The scenes that were deleted after division cannot be recovered e When play mode is set to INTEL SCENE scenes cannot be divided e Scenes cannot be divided if the number of all scenes has reached 3998 or the number of scenes played back on a selected date has reached 99 e lt may not be possible to divide scenes with a short recording time e lf images that have been divided are played back on another device the points where the scenes join may not be clear e Data that has been recorded or edited on another device cannot be divided and the divided p
97. he unit off Check the settings for the paper size print quality etc on the printer The print quality varies with paper size The edges of still pictures recorded in this unit with a 16 9 aspect ratio may be cut off When using a printer with a trimming or borderless printing function cancel this function before printing Refer to the operating instructions of the printer for details e When the unit is connected directly to the printer the DPOF settings cannot be used e Connect the printer directly to this unit Do not use a USB hub With a PC 96 Before using 101 Setup 105 Using with a PC 95 VQT1N45 Before using What you can do with a PC Data type Available function Software required Motion picture Still picture 96 VQT1N45 Copying data to a PC Motion Still pictures Writing data to media Motion Still pictures Motion pictures Copying data between media Motion pictures Easy editing Editing motion picture data copied on an HDD of a PC e Split merge delete e Converting the motion picture data to MPEG2 e Creating a DVD Video disc Playing back on a PC Play back the motion picture data on an SD card or a DVD disc in high definition picture quality on a PC Formatting discs Depending on the type of disc that you use formatting is necessary Discs are formatted using the UDF 2 5 file system that supports the AVCHD format Playing back on a PC
98. his equipment Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Panasonic Model No HDC SD9P Responsible party Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus NJ 07094 Support Contact Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1 800 211 PANA 7262 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation C Panasonic HDC SD9P THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 VQT1N45 Batteries 1 Battery pack Lithium on battery pack e Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack e Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit e Do not get dirt sand liquids or other foreign matter on the terminals e Do not touch the plug terminals and with metal objects e Do not disassemble remodel heat or throw into fire 2 Button type battery Lithium battery e Insert with poles aligned e Do not touch the terminals and with metal objects e Do not recharge disassemble remodel heat or throw into fire e Keep out of reach of children If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes wash it off thoroughly with water If any electrolyte should come into contact with your
99. ht pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed Select the menu 3 27 ADVANCED gt AUTO SLOW SHTR gt ON e This function s default setting is ON e The shutter speed is adjusted between 1 30 and 1 250 depending on the surrounding brightness When adjusting the shutter speed manually it can be adjusted between 1 30 and 1 8000 e lf AUTO SLOW SHTR is set to OFF then the shutter speed will be set between 1 60 and 1 250 When adjusting the shutter speed manually it can be adjusted between 1 60 and 1 8000 Digital cinema color Recording motion pictures with more vivid colors Select the menu 3 27 ADVANCED gt Digital Cinema Color gt ON e For more realistic colors use an HDMI mini cable with a TV that supports the x v Color 24p digital cinema e Digital Cinema Color is turned ON and is not changeable e Motion pictures recorded while this setting is turned to ON may not be played back properly with a player that does not support 24p Wind noise reduction e The sound quality may be changed if this function is activated in strong winds However the sound quality is automatically restored to the original quality when then the wind weakens Microphone setup e If MIC SETUP is set to FOCUS MIC or ZOOM MIC when zooming in close up sounds from the surrounding area are suppressed and sound near the front of the unit is recorded If you wish to record higher qual
100. icono 2 Mueva el cursor hacia la derecha para seleccionar 3 Mueva el cursor hacia arriba hacia izquierda o hacia la derecha para seleccionar el icono deseado mood vi sy 7 F if L E E USO PULSE EL CURSOR EN LA DIRECCI N DES e En la parte inferior de la pantalla se visualiza la explicaci n del icono seleccionado e Cada vez que mueva el cursor hacia abajo la indicaci n cambiar e Cuando se utiliza el modo de ayuda no es posible seleccionar funciones Para salir del modo de ayuda Pulse el bot n MENU o seleccione END NW Grabaci n de pel culas 1 Act e en el interruptor del modo para seleccionar MiB y abra el monitor LCD 2 Pulse el bot n de inicio parada de grabaci n para iniciar la grabaci n e 181920 _ ohoomoos R1h20m Grabaci n de fotograf as 1 Act e en el interruptor del modo para seleccionar Mw y abra el monitor LCD 2 Pulse el bot n QQ a tope 141 VQT1N45 NW Reproducci n de peliculas 1 Act e en el interruptor del modo para seleccionar gt 2 Seleccione gg reproducci n de pel culas Y usando el bot n cursor 3 Seleccione la escena a ser reproducida luego pulse el bot n cursor 4 Seleccione la operaci n de reproducci n con INFIG REPROD el bot n cursor gt il lt lt gt P 142 VQT1N45 Reproducci n Pausa Rebobinado durante la reproducci n Avance r pido durante
101. ight the recorded image may become washed out Manual focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions then use manual focus e Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to MANUAL 3 59 1 When MF assist function is used Select the menu 3 27 ADVANCED gt MF ASSIST gt ON e This function s default setting is ON 2 Move the switch down and set it to FOCUS position AUTO MANUAL e Y The manual focus indication MF and the icon shown in the illustration appear 3 Move the cursor button to bring the subject into focus The center of the screen is enlarged The normal screen returns approximately 2 seconds after you finish bringing the subject into focus e The center of the screen is not enlarged when MF ASSIST is OFF e Move the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch down again to the FOCUS or AUTO position to restore to the automatic adjustment 60 VQT1N45 e MF assist does not work if the zoom magnification is more than 10x e The part of the screen that is enlarged is not enlarged on the image actually recorded e The zebra pattern does not appear on the part of the screen that is enlarged when ZEBRA is ON White balance The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions If so you can adjust the white balance manually e Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to MANUAL 3 59 Move the cursor button to select
102. ing the warranty period If non rechargeable batteries are included they are not warranted This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold as is A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service Carry In Mail in Prepaid or In Home Service For Carry In Mail In prepaid or In HomeService as applicable in the United States call toll free contact number listed above or visit Panasonic Web Site http www panasonic com For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico Inc 787 750 4300 or fax 787 768 2910 In Home service if applicable requires clear complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer and does not include removal or re installation of an installed product It is possible that certain in home repairs will not be completed in home but will require that the product or parts of the product be removed for shop diagnosis and or repair and then returned Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage nor does it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images including among other things letterbox pictures on standard 4 3 screen TV s or
103. ion below OFF ON EI 0h00m00s Z2 90min Rih20m W9 p DEC 15 2008 DEC 15 2008 DATE TIME gt 30 DATE FORMAT gt 30 POWER SAVE OFF The power saving function is not activated 5 MINUTES When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation this unit automatically turns off to save battery life e When using the AC adaptor connecting the unit to a PC printer or DVD burner or PRE REC is used the power saving function will not activate QUICK START gt 39 BEEP SOUND gt Playback mode as motion picture playback This allows operations such as starting and E VIDEO SETUP ending recording to be signaled by a beep 1 Beep REPEAT PLAY 3 68 When you start recording RESUME PLAY 3 68 When you turn on the power SCENE PROTECT 3 75 When this unit is recognized by the PC or the GUIDE LINES 3 51 printer etc E EDIT SCENE 2 Beeps DIVIDE 3 74 When you pause recording DELETE gt 73 When you turn off the power 2 Beeps for 4 times When an error occurs Check the sentence displayed on the screen 3 111 E DISC SETUP 2 FORMAT DISC gt 91 AUTO PROTECT gt 91 INFORMATION gt 91 LCD SET 3 32 e For any other menus that are not described COMPONENT OUT gt 82 above refer to menus with the same names for HDMI RESOLUTION 3 81 the recording mode VIERA Link gt 83 TV ASPECT 80 O still picture playback
104. itation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period you may contact your dealer or Service Center If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction then write to the warrantor s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor PARTS AND SERVICE INCLUDING COST OF AN IN HOME SERVICE CALL WHERE APPLICABLE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY 135 VQT1N45 Customer Services Directory Service in Canada As per Servicentre listed in Canadian warranty information on page 137 Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center purchase Parts and Accessories or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at http www panasonic com consumersupport or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo You may also contact us directly at 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Monday Friday 9 am 9 pm Saturday Sunday 10 am 7 pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 877 833 8855 Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at ht
105. itrarily stops recording Color balance of images is strange when recording in a place such as a gymnasium Auto focus function does not work 116 VQT1N45 Check points e The unit cannot be operated if the LCD monitor is not opened e Press the RESET button 3 118 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 Conducting the above operation while the SD card is being accessed may damage the data on the SD card e The button type battery of the remote control may be run out Replace it with a new button type battery 3 19 e f you set SETUP gt DISPLAY gt OFF all indications other than warnings and date are not displayed e Operate the mode switch to select pam e No recording is possible while the SD card s write protect switch is set to LOCK 3 24 e f there is no more available memory of the SD card free up some memory by deleting unnecessary scenes or use a new SD card 3 25 72 e f the SD card cover is open this unit may not operate normally Close the SD card cover e Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording gt 24 f AGS is ON record in the normal horizontal position or set AGS to OFF 3 35 e In a place with multiple light sources such as a gymnasium or a hall the auto white balance function may not
106. ity sound and maintain realism even when zooming in for instance recording a music recital we recommend setting MIC SETUP to SURROUND Microphone level e When MIC SETUP is ZOOM MIC the volume will be different depending on the zoom rate Set MIC SETUP to SURROUND or set the microphone input level after adjusting the zoom rate gt 53 e The microphone input level meter shows the largest volume for the microphones HD hi speed burst shooting e f this is turned to ON motion pictures cannot be recorded The following functions are also disabled Changing the settings in VIDEO on the Menu PRE REC Pressing the button halfway Digital zoom Fade MagicPix Low light Built in Flash Auto slow shutter Digital cinema color Scene mode Adjusting shutter speed and iris gain e The maximum number of times you can record on an SD card is 30 e f a sharper focus cannot be achieved adjust the focus manually gt 60 e Noise increases in dark locations Color balance and brightness on the screen may change with some light sources such as fluorescent lamps e Still picture quality can be changed 3 43 57 VQT1N45 e Image quality is different from ordinary still picture recording To record more vivid still pictures turn off this function before recording 3 41 e f you turn off the power or set the mode switch to gt this function is can
107. kground or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color they will also be smoothed e f the brightness is insufficient the effect may not be clear e f you record a person in the distance the face may not be recorded clearly In this case cancel soft skin mode or zoom in on the face close up to record XA MagicPix e Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed e f setin a bright place the screen may become washed out for a while e MagicPix function makes dark scenes that are usually invisible can be recorded in bright colors For this reason bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen but this is not a malfunction e Attach this unit to a tripod and you can record images free from vibration e In darker areas auto focus may focus a bit slower This is normal If there is difficulty focusing with auto focus manually adjust the focus Low light e The shutter speed is 1 30 or more When 24pDIGITAL CINEMA is ON it is 1 24 or more e Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be recorded finely 50 VQT1N45 y Self timer e The self timer standby mode is canceled when you press the recording start stop button to start motion picture recording Even if you press the recording start stop button while the self timer is counting down motion picture recording is not possible e Setting the self timer to 2 is a good way to prevent image shake when the button is pr
108. kis aperture or SiR shutter speed GO Shutter speed 1 30 to 1 8000 e If AUTO SLOW SHTR is set to OFF the shutter speed will be set between 1 60 and 1 8000 f 24pDIGITAL CINEMA is set to ON the shutter speed will be set between 1 24 and 1 8000 When AUTO SLOW SHTR is set to OFF the range is 1 48 to 1 8000 e The shutter speed closer to 1 8000 is faster Iris Gain value CLOSE gt F16 to F2 0 OPEN gt 0dB to 18dB e Value closer to CLOSE darken the image e Value closer to 18dB brighten the image e When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than OPEN it changes to the gain value e Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO to restore to automatic adjustment e When setting both the shutter speed and the iris gain value set the shutter speed and then set the iris gain value 62 VQT1N45 Manual shutter speed adjustment e Avoid recording under fluorescent light mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback image may change e f you increase the shutter speed manually the noise on the screen may increase e You may see vertical lines of light in the playback image of a brightly shining subject or highly reflective subject but this is not a malfunction e During normal playback image movement may not look smooth e When recording in an extremely bright place the screen may change color or flicker If so adjust the shutter soee
109. lder 3 21 11 Battery release lever BATTERY 3 21 12 HDMI mini connector HDMI 3 81 83 13 Disc copy button DISC COPY 3 89 14 Power LCD Extra button POWER LCD EXTRA 32 15 Delete button J gt 72 16 Audio video output terminal A V 3 78 92 Be careful about the following When 2 lens accessories such as the ND filter and tele conversion lens are fitted and the zoom lever is pressed toward the W side the 4 corners of an image will be darkened Vignetting When fitting 2 lens accessories first remove the lens hood and then fit them e Use the supplied AV cable only 23 Remote control sensor 3 19 17 Component terminal COMPONENT 24 Recording lamp gt 28 gt 82 18 USB terminal lt 3 86 93 103 19 Menu button MENU 3 27 25 Tripod receptacle This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional 20 Built in flash gt 55 tripod For details on mounting the tripod refer 21 Lens LEICA DICOMAR to the operating instructions for the tripod Lens cover e The lens cover opens in AEB recording mode 3 26 22 Lens hood Rotate the lens hood counter clockwise Y to remove it In order to attach it place into slot and then rotate it clockwise Camera base 17 VQT1N45 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 37 18 262728 29 30 Mode switch gt 26 38 Grip belt Photoshot button y gt
110. le pictures without shaking by using a tripod and the remote control When a remote control is used pressing the button halfway is disabled e For information about the number of recordable still pictures 3 43 e The sound cannot be recorded while recording still pictures e The edges of still pictures recorded on this unit with a 16 9 aspect ratio may be cut at printing Check the printer or photo studio before printing E About the screen indications when the button is pressed 4 Flash 3 55 4 Flash level 3 55 Red eye reduction 3 55 sa Quality of still pictures gt 43 2 1m Size of still pictures 3000 Remaining number of still pictures Flashes in red when 0 appears A Card indication 109 MEGA W MEGA optical image stabilizer 3 45 42 VQT1N45 W About the focus indication e The focus indication indicates the status of the auto focus e The focus indication does not appear in manual focus mode e You can record still pictures even if the focus indication does not appear but pictures may be recorded without being focused e The focus indication does not appear or has difficulty focusing in the following cases When the zoom magnification is high When the unit is shaken When the subject is moving When the subject stands in front of a light source When close subjects and far subjects are included in the same scene When the scene is dark
111. me can vary depending on your actual use e The maximum amount of remaining battery capacity able to be indicated is 999 minutes If the actual remaining time exceeds 999 minutes the indication will stay green and will not change until the remaining time falls below 999 minutes e When switching modes the time indication will turn off momentarily in order to recalculate the remaining battery capacity time e When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies the remaining battery capacity will not be shown 22 VQT1N45 Connecting to the AC outlet Important While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor the battery will not charge e Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit Do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit DC output terminal 7 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet 2 Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor 3 Connect the DC cable to the DC input terminal DC IN 9 3V 23 VQT1N45 Setup 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 Motion picture recording Still
112. mory Card Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card Class 6 16 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 6 8 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 6 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 6 2 GB SD Memory Card Class 6 1 GB SD Memory Card DVD burner 1 Please refer to page 22 concerning the battery charging time and available recording time 2 The battery pack holder kit VW VH04 optional is necessary NOTE Accessories and or model numbers may vary by country Please consult your local dealer 132 VQT1N45 Accessory Order Form For USA Customers Please photocopy this form when placing an order 1 Model 2 Items Ordered Accessory Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State Local Sales Tax Shipping Handling 6 95 Total Enclosed 3 Method of payment check one Check of Money Order enclosed NO C O D SHIPMENTS VISA Credit Card MasterCard Expiration Date Discover Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order Payable to PANASONIC ACCESSORIES Please do not send cash 4 Shipping information UPS delivery requires complete street address Ship To Mr Mrs Ms First Last Phone Day _ Street Address Night City State Zip TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1 800 332 5368 6 AM 6 PM M F PACIF
113. n Approx 1 Ix with the MagicPix function A V terminal video output 1 0 Vp p 75 Q NTSC system level Component terminal Y 1 0 Vp p 75 video output level Pb 0 7 Vp p 75 Q Pr 0 7 Vp p 75 Q HDMI mini connector HDMI x v Color 1125i 1080i 525p 480p video output level A V terminal audio output 316 mV 600 2 ch level Line HDMI mini connector 5 1 ch AC3 2 ch Linear PCM audio output level 129 VQT1N45 Card reader writer function No copyright protection support Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 USB terminal Type Mini AB PictBridge compliant Flash Available range Approx 1 0 m to 2 5 m 3 3 feet to 8 2 feet 65 mm W x67 mm H x126 mm D 2 56 W x 2 638 H x 4 96 D excluding projecting parts Mass Weight Approx 275 g Approx 0 606 Ibs without battery supplied and an SD card optional Mass Weight in Approx 337 g Approx 0 743 Ibs operation with battery supplied and an SD card optional Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Operating humidity 10 to 80 Battery operation time See page 22 Motion pictures Recording media SD Memory Card 1 GB 2 GB FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant SDHC Memory Card 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB FAT32 system compliant Recording mode and HA Approx 17 Mbps VBR transfer rate HG Approx 13 Mbps VBR HX Approx 9 Mbps VBR HE Approx 6 Mbps VBR Refer to page 38 for the recordable time Picture size HA
114. ng instructions of the DVD burner for details about recommended discs disc handling etc You cannot record on a disc that has already been used However if a DVD RAM or a DVD RW is formatted then it can be used for copying 7 Connect the AC adaptor supplied with VW BN1 to the DVD burner e You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit 2 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and set the mode switch to gt e f a battery is used operation is not possible when this unit is connected to a DVD burner 3 Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the Mini AB USB connection cable supplied with VW BN1 MOD Mini B i eap gt lt Gn J a j y y f A IAS Mini AB USB Connection Cable supplied with VW BN1 DVD burner optional e Insert the plugs as far as they will go 86 VQT1N45 4 Insert the disc in the DVD burner 5 When copying Select BURN DISC and press the cursor button When playing back Select PLAY DISC and press the cursor button e Refer to page 90 for how to play back the copied discs Copying to discs e Motion pictures are copied as AVCHD format high definition images e We recommend preparing the necessary number of discs that can be used for copying 3 86 and spare discs e You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc e Motion pictures and still pictures cannot both be copied to a single disc e Confirm that auto protection is O
115. nsumer support 3 136 137 e f you use the AC adaptor near a radio radio reception may be disturbed Keep the AC adaptor 1 m 3 3 feet or more away from the radio e When using the AC adaptor it may generate whirring sounds However this is normal e After use be sure to disconnect the AC adaptor If it is left connected a minute amount of current is consumed e Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor and battery clean 125 VQT1N45 LCD monitor e When the LCD monitor gets dirty wipe it with a dry soft cloth e In a place with drastic temperature changes condensation may form on the LCD monitor Wipe it with soft dry cloth e 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 Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 300 000 pixels The result is more than 99 99 effective pixels with a mere 0 01 of the pixels inactive or always lit However this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture 126 VQT1N45 About condensation When condensation forms on the unit the lens will cloud up and the unit may not work properly Make every effort to ensure that condensation does not form If it does form take
116. ode switch to select om 7 Press the cursor button and 2 e g Intelligent contrast control icons will be displayed on the Select an icon with the cursor screen button e The indication changes each time the cursor e Select the icon again to cancel the function button is moved down Refer to page 48 to cancel help mode and e The operation icon appears or disappears page 49 to cancel self timer each time the cursor button is pressed Operation icons Fade Intelligent contrast control Help mode Soft skin mode MagicPix Backlight compensation Low light Self timer Tele macro Fade Intelligent contrast Help mode control Backlight compensation DA EX 47 VQT1N45 Low light Y Self timer Tele macro e The shaded operation icons are not displayed while recording e f you turn off the power or set the mode switch to gt help mode MagicPix backlight compensation self timer and tele macro functions are canceled e f you turn off the power the fade function is canceled Function Effect Fade When you start recording the image audio gradually appears Fade in When you pause recording the image audio gradually disappears Fade out e For fade out the recording stops and the fade setting is canceled after the image and audio have disappeared completely Fade in E To select the color for fade in out
117. oints cannot be deleted e When CANCEL ALL is selected the divided points of all scenes are deleted and the unit turns back to the setting that plays back all scenes even if you selected to play back the scenes by date Editing Protecting scenes still pictures 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 formatting the SD card will delete them lt gt Operate the mode switch to select gt Select the menu gt 27 VIDEO SETUP or PICT SETUP gt SCENE PROTECT gt YES 2 Select the scene still picture to be protected and then press the cursor button on SCENE PROTEC cme m_ Rt 7 ol m 16 16 SETUP ENTER The Omn indication appears and the scene still picture is protected e Press the cursor button again to cancel the setting e 2 or more scenes still pictures can be set in succession e Press the MENU button to complete the settings e When play mode is set to INTEL SCENE while playing back motion pictures scenes cannot be protected 75 VQT1N45 a DPOF setting You can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints DPOF data onto the SD card lt Select still picture playback while the mode switch is set to 3 69 E What is DPOF To cancel all DPOF settings DPOF Digital Print Order Format is a fo
118. on ooccccooccco 28 MENUS Eoas 28 5 Setting date and time 30 World time setting Displaying the time of the travel destina Muria ca aa 31 Adjusting LCD monitor 32 Increasing the brightness of the LCD MONITO latas 32 Adjusting the brightness and the color level of the LCD monitor 32 Recording Yourself 32 VQT1N45 Recording Basic 1 2 3 5 6 1 Before recording oomocccconcancnenannnnos 34 Auto Ground Directional Standby A Ee een etre eRe Cree ee ene seen 35 Recording motion pictures 36 Recording modes approximate recordable time 38 QUICK stas 39 PRERE Zeer iama enaA 40 Shooting guide ccocoooccnnncccccnocnnnnoo 40 Recording still pictures 41 Picture QUAY iia 43 Number of recordable pictures 43 Zoom in out function sasssa 44 Digital Zoom function 44 Image stabilizer function 45 Face detection amp AE mode 46 Recording Advanced Recording functions of operation ICONS cceseeseceeeeeeeeeeees 47 Operation ICONS 0 ccccceesseeeeeeeees 47 Fade Intelligent contrast control Help mode Soft skin mode MagicPix Backlight compensation Low light Self timer Tele macro Recording functions of menus 51 WIG IS sercce ut encostoce acota iris 51 Guide line 24p digital cinema Wind noise reduc
119. on a selected date 3 67 Intelligent scene selection Playback of the detected scenes that have been recorded vividly gt 67 4 Select the playback operation with the cursor button ES QZ gt II Playback Pause lt lt Rewind playback PP Fast forward playback a Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails e The operation icon appears or disappears each time the cursor button is pressed NW Speaker volume adjustment Move the volume lever to adjust the speaker volume during playback Towards Increases the volume Towards Decreases the volume E Fast forward rewind playback Move the cursor button right during playback to fast forward Move the cursor button left to rewind e The fast forward rewind speed increases if you move the cursor button again The display on the screen changes from gt to gt gt gt e Normal playback is restored when you move the cursor button up Operating with the remote control Press the lt lt or gt gt button during playback VUL SEARCH Y PLAY SEARCH O Juli O STILLAR PAUSE NGIL ADY w uy NW Skip playback to the start of a scene Operation is possible with the remote control only Press the I lt or BP button during playback SEARCH PLAY SEARCH COD CES STILLADY PAUSE STILL ADV FAN 65 VQT1N45 E Slow motion playback 1 Pause the playback Move and hol
120. on picture recording mode 3 38 HA mode HG mode HX mode HE mode Recording gt 36 Recording pause 3 36 PRE REC 3 40 Auto mode 3 35 Manual mode 3 59 Manual focus 3 60 Indications White balance 3 61 Auto white balance Indoor mode recording under incandescent lamp Outdoor mode Manual adjustment mode Shutter speed 3 62 F number 3 62 Gain value 3 62 Scene mode 3 59 Sports mode Portrait mode Spotlight mode Surf amp snow mode Low light mode 3 49 Power LCD Extra 3 32 Image stabilizer gt 45 Zebra 3 56 24pDIGITAL CINEMA 3 51 HI SPEED BURST 3 54 Digital cinema color 3 57 Zoom magnification indication 3 44 Zoom microphone 3 52 Focus microphone 3 52 Wind noise reduction 3 52 Microphone level 3 53 Face detection amp AE mode 3 46 Backlight compensation 3 49 Soft skin mode 3 49 Tele macro 3 49 Fade White Fade Black 3 48 MagicPix function 3 49 O White O Green 810 2 NG 5 5 m mmm J gt 2 10 3000 A White A Green JA Red gt Intelligent contrast control 3 48 Focus indication 3 41 Self Timer recording gt 49 Flash 3 55 Flash level 3 55 Red eye reduction 3 55 Still picture quality gt 43 Number of recording pixels for still pictures gt 43 1920x1080 Remaining number of still pictures 3 42 Card can be recorded to 3 42 Recognizing the
121. onic ca Link Servicentres locator under Customer support IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE Carefully pack and send prepaid adequately insured and preferably in the original carton Include details of the defect claimed and proof of date of original purchase 137 VQT1N45 Index E Numerics 24p digital cinema o ooooo 51 Be 1 Ghannel Sad dad a ary 82 mA AIV terminal ess lt s0346 0 lt de4 044 17 78 92 ACOPIO ees woe 20 23 125 APERUS oct ae Gb Meek OG Be Ae wae 62 AULOTOCUS Sesma cara iaa 127 Auto Ground Directional Standby AGS 35 AUO MOJO sra es ta 35 Auto slow shutter 57 Automatic white balance 127 AVCHD Qattan anorg Bae a Sof LO a leds 11 HB Backlight compensation 49 Batea ant wits cents Sy chins Banas ahs 20 125 Battery capacity indication 22 B ep Sound pias awit end wate whe ewe dea 29 mC Card 2 creative Bola te is A eel As eine Sg 24 25 GharginG line seriada tte 22 Color Dar ud dad 56 Component terminal 17 82 Copy DISC xe et eee eee eee eae aka aes 87 CUrSor DUON ss naa me pie Tn sie ata ek 16 Customer Services Directory 136 WD Date and time display 30 Date and time setting 30 A Rae es ee BERS 72 Demo mode 00 ce ee 29 Digital cinema color 57 Digital ZOO Vara sig de orem 44 D
122. operation icons e The playback operation is performed the same HDMI mini cable optional as on this unit Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link Playing back motion pictures gt 64 Playing back still pictures gt 69 i 9000 83 VQT1N45 e f the TV has two or more HDMI input terminals it is recommended to connect this unit to HDMI2 or HDMI3 e VIERA Link must be activated on the connected TV Read the operating instructions of the TV for how to set etc e f you are not using VIERA Link set VIERA Link to OFF E 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 When recording motion pictures formatting deleting recovering or connecting the unit to a PC with a USB cable the power will not turn off Automatic input switching If you connect with a HDMI mini cable and then turn on the power on this unit the input channel on the TV automatically switches to this unit s screen If the TV s power is in standby status it will turn on automatically if Set has been selected for the TV s Power on link setting e Depending on the HDMI terminal on the TV the input channel may not switch automatically In this case use the remote control for the TV to switch the input channel For details on how to switch input please read the operating instructions for the TV o f VIERA Link does not
123. other devices a message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed Do not format the disc since deleted data cannot be restored later 88 VQT1N45 About the approximate time it takes for copying to a disc To copy motion pictures to the full capacity of a disc Disc type The data is written to all areas of the disc DVD RAM to increase playback compatibility with other devices so even if the data capacity DVD RW to be copied is small the time it takes for copying may be about the same as the To copy 600 still pictures approx 600 MB Disc type Copy time DVD RAM DVD RW DVD R Approx 30 min to 40 min e DVD R DL have two layers of recording surface so the copy time is approximately 2 to 3 times that of DVD R e Depending on the following conditions the time it takes for copying may be longer than the above times Wait until a message appears indicating that copying is complete The number of recorded scenes It will take time to copy if the number of recorded scenes is large even when the recording time is the same When the temperature of the DVD burner has become high Example If multiple discs have been copied to continuously or the surrounding temperature is high E To copy the same data on a new disc successively after confirming the contents of the copied disc by playing it back Press the DISC COPY button on the DISC COPY playback thumbnail view to display the selection screen in Step 2 so tha
124. oting mode is on Scene mode e When the low light mode is used e When setting the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO e When the MagicPix function is used e When the HD hi speed burst shooting mode is on MF assist function e When digital zoom 10x or higher is used Change of white balance e When digital zoom 10x or higher is used e When the MagicPix function is used Adjusting the shutter speed iris gain e When the MagicPix function is used e When the low light mode is used e When the scene mode is used e When the HD hi speed burst shooting mode is on 114 VQT1N45 Helpful hints This unit cannot be turned on This unit does not stay on long enough Battery runs down quickly This unit is turned off automatically The minute display of the remaining battery power indication is not displayed correctly Troubleshooting Check points Charge the battery using the AC adaptor gt 20 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 The battery is affected by ambient temperature In cold places the battery using time becomes shorter The battery has a limited life If the operating time is still too short even after the battery is fully charged the battery has worn out and needs to be replaced If you do not use the unit for approximately 5
125. our TV Please read the operating instructions for the TV 81 VQT1N45 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 e Please read the operating instructions for the AV amplifier speakers and TV for more information about how to connect them etc e f you connect this unit to a Panasonic AV amplifier and Panasonic TV that are compatible with VIERA Link linked operations VIERA Link become possible 3 83 e The unit cannot be connected to the optical digital cable Connect it to an AV amplifier with the HDMI terminals Connecting with the component cable When this unit is connected to a TV with the component cable the output setting on this unit can be changed Set it to match the terminal on the TV that you connect to Select the menu 3 27 SETUP gt COMPONENT OUT gt desired setting 4801 When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with 480i Playback is in standard quality 1080i When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with 1080i Playback is in high definition quality VQT1N45 With a TV Playback using VIERA Link HDAVI Control What is the VIERA Link e VIERA Link is a new name for EZ Sync e This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for
126. picture We recommend using SD cards conforming to recording Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating or the following SD cards made by Panasonic for motion picture recording SD Memory 8 MB Cannot be used Can be Card 16 MB used Cannot be guaranteed in operation The recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording depending on the SD card you use gt 37 The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes e Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC The card may not be used on this unit e 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications e When the write protect switch Y on SD card is locked no recording deletion or editing will be possible on the card 24 VQT1N45 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 e When this unit is processing data the access lamp lights up Set the mode switch to OFF 3 26 e Check that the status indicator has gone off 2 Open the SD card cover while sliding the SD CARD OPEN lever O 3 Insert remove the SD card e Face the terminal side in the direction shown in the illustration and press it straight in as far as it
127. pictures By date Playback of still pictures recorded on a selected date 3 71 4 Select the playback operation with the cursor button P E Slide show playback of the still pictures in numerical order start pause lt I Plays back the previous picture MI Plays back the next picture E Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails e The operation icon appears or disappears each time the center of the cursor button is pressed 70 VQT1N45 Still picture compatibility e This unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF Design rule for Camera File system established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association e The file format of still pictures supported by this unit is JPEG Not all JPEG formatted files will be played back e f a non standard still picture is played back the folder file name may not be displayed e This unit may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded or created on other products and other products may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded on this unit e Any still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed as Y cannot be played back An error message appears and the screen shows the thumbnails e During still picture playback the power will not turn off even if the LCD monitor is closed Playing back still pictures by date Still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession
128. press the cursor button DELETE SETUP ENTER e When ALL SCENES is selected the following scenes still pictures except the protected scenes still pictures on the SD card will be deleted When the confirmation message appears select YES then press the cursor button When the play mode is set to ALL All scenes or still pictures When the play mode is set to All the scenes or still pictures on the selected date 72 VQT1N45 To delete by confirming images being played back Press the J button while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back e When the confirmation message appears select YES then press the cursor button E Deleting multiple scenes still pictures from the thumbnail display 3 Only when SELECT is selected in step 2 Select the scene still picture to be deleted then press the cursor button 6 SELECT DELETE GD EXIT MENU SETUP ENTER e To unselect the scene still picture press the cursor button again e Up to 99 scenes can be selected to be deleted 4 Only when SELECT is selected in step 2 Press the 1 button e 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 e You can also delete scenes by pressing the MENU button selecting EDIT SCENE gt DELETE gt ALL SCEN
129. products Dubbing images onto other video device Images played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD recorder or video device e Images are dubbed in standard quality e Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down VIDEO IN AUDIO IN 8 Y O 0 Oe 6 lt Change the video input on the video device and TV that this unit is connected to e The channel set will differ depending on the terminal to which the unit is connected e See the operating instructions of the video device for details e Insert the plugs as far as they will go e Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one O AV cable supplied Connect this unit to a video device and then set the mode switch to gt 2 Start playback on this unit 3 Start recording on the connected device e To stop recording dubbing stop playback on this unit after stopping recording on the recorder e f the date and time display and function indication are not wanted cancel them before dubbing gt 30 80 If the dubbed images are played back on a wide screen TV the images may be stretched vertically In this case refer to the operating instruction of the device you are connecting to or read the operating instructions of the wide screen TV and set the aspect ratio to 16 9 92 VQT1N45 Ali 3 With a printer PictBridge To print
130. r and store it again after you have completely used up the charged capacity e Dust and other matter attached to the battery terminals should be removed Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording e Prepare batteries enough to last for 3 to 4 times the period you are planning to record for Cold places such as a ski resort can shorten the period which you can record for If you drop the battery accidentally check to see if the terminals are damaged e Attaching a battery with damaged terminals can damage the unit or AC adaptor Do not throw old battery into fire e Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may result in an explosion If the operating time is very short even after the battery has been recharged the battery has worn out Please purchase a new battery About the AC adaptor e l the temperature of the battery is extremely high or extremely low charging may take time or the battery may not be charged e f the charging lamp keeps flashing make sure that the terminals of the battery or the AC adaptor are not exposed to dirt foreign objects or dust then reconnect them properly Disconnect the AC cable from the AC outlet when you remove dirt foreign objects or dust on the terminals of the battery or the AC adaptor If the charging lamp is still flashing the temperature of the battery may be extremely high or extremely low or something may be wrong with the battery or AC adaptor Contact co
131. rd or cabinet it is recommended that you place a desiccant silica gel in with it 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 Be sure to detach the battery after use e f the battery is left attached a minute amount of current continues to flow even if the units power is off Keeping the unit in this state may result in over discharge of the battery This may result in you not being able to use the battery even after it is charged e The battery should be stored in the vinyl bag so metal does not come into contact with the terminals e The battery should be stored in a cool place free from humidity with as constant temperature as possible Recommended temperature 15 C to 25 C 59 F to 77 F Recommended humidity 40 to 60 e Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures will shorten the life of the battery e f the battery is kept in high temperature high humidity or oily smoky places the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions e To store the battery for a long period of time we recommend you charge it once every yea
132. res at the switching points of scenes stop for several seconds Scenes with the same settings can be played back smoothly at the switching points 121 VQT1N45 E When deleting scenes E Example 1 Deleting scenes midway through a sequence of scenes wal en E e Scene to be deleted Q The image will be still for several seconds wherever a scene was deleted The images of consecutive scenes where they are no deletions are played back smoothly one after another E Example 2 When recording again after having deleted the last scene Pa i XA Scene to be deleted A new scene is recorded here The image will be still for several seconds wherever a scene was deleted The images of consecutive scenes where they are no deletions are played back smoothly one after another If you connected this unit and the DVD burner selected scenes and then copied them to 1 disc E 000068 c SELECT SCENES O lf you select a scene other than the next scene the picture may momentarily stop at the point where the scenes switch The point where the scenes switch will be played back smoothly if you select the scenes in order 122 VQT1N45 E When editing scenes on a PC using a software such as HD Writer 2 5E E Example 1 When scenes were selected using HD Writer 2 5E and output to the media HD Writer Easy editing EH megn j D ea o If scenes were dragged and dropped from the scene display area and outp
133. rmat ad ae a which allows the user of a digital camera to DPOF SET gt CANCEL ALL define which captured images on the SD card are to be printed together with information on the e When the confirmation message appears number of copies they wish to print Please select YES then press the cursor button note Not all commercial printing services _ _ __ _______ support this feature at his time e Please perform the DPOF settings on this unit 1 Select the menu gt 27 e You cannot add the recording date to pictures to be printed with the DPOF settings PICT SETUP gt DPOF SET gt SET 2 Select the still picture to be set then press the cursor button SETUP _ENTER i 3 Select the number of prints then press the cursor button F p 4 A m eS PP i a SETUP _ENTER e To cancel the setting set the number of prints to 0 e You can also select multiple still pictures in succession e Press the MENU button to complete the settings 76 VQT1N45 Editing Formatting Please be aware that if an SD card is formatted then all the data recorded on the card will be erased Back up important data on a PC DVD disc etc Select the menu 3 27 e When the confirmation message appears select YES then press the cursor button SETUP FORMAT CARD gt YES e When formatting is complete press the MENU button to exit the message screen e Do not turn
134. s repair Detach the power and contact consumer support 3 136 137 Do not attempt to repair it by yourself e You are attempting to connect an AC adaptor not compatible with this unit Use the supplied AC adaptor gt 23 PUSH THE RESET SWITCH An irregularity in the unit has been detected Press the RESET button to restart the unit 3 118 CANNOT CHECK CONNECTED DEVICE DISCONNECT THE USB CABLE FROM THIS UNIT e The DVD burner is not correctly connected Disconnect and then reconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable e Connect a DVD burner that is compatible with this unit 3 86 PLEASE CHECK EXTERNAL DRIVE OR DISC A disc that cannot be used when connecting the unit to the DVD burner has been inserted or the DVD burner is not recognized properly Connect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable again and insert a disc to copy the data 3 86 CANNOT COPY TO DISC WITH RECORDED IMAGES INSERT DISC WITH NO RECORDED IMAGES Data cannot be copied since a disc that cannot be used by connecting the unit and the DVD burner or a used disc is inserted Please use a new disc gt 86 111 VQT1N45 DISCONNECT USB CABLE The unit cannot correctly establish the connection to the PC or printer Disconnect and then reconnect the USB cable Se ane ang ana CU About recovery DISCONNECT USB CABLE You cannot turn off this unit while it is connected to a PC or a DVD burner About recovery If faulty management inform
135. se 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 Matsushita its distributors or dealers from which you made the purchase Article 1 License Licensee is granted the right to use the software including the information recorded or described on the CD ROM instruction manuals and any other media provided to Licensee collectively Software but all applicable rights to patents copyrights trademarks and trade secrets in the Software are not transferred to Licensee Article 2 Use by a Third Party Licensee may not use copy modify transfer or allow any third party whether free of charge or not to use copy or modify the Software except as expressly provided for in this Agreement Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software Licensee may make a single copy of the Software in whole or in part solely for back up purposes Article 4 PC Licensee may only use the Software on a single PC at a single location Article 5 Reverse Engineering Decompiling or Disassembly Licensee may not reverse engineer decompile or disassemble the Software except to t
136. se button if changing from OFF to another mode 1 Operate the mode switch to select 3 and open the LCD monitor 2 Press the button halfway For auto focus only Focus indication appears and the unit focuses on the subject O automatically Focus on a subject manually when it is not easily focused automatically e f you set O S gt 45 to on then the image stabilizer function will be more effective MEGA iy MEGA optical image stabilizer will be displayed Focus indication Focus indication The white lamp flashes Focusing The green lamp lights up When in focus No mark When focusing is unsuccessful Focus area area inside brackets 3 Press the button fully t o e In order to take better still pictures the screen will brighten when the button is fully pressed 41 VQT1N45 To record still pictures clearly e 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 Image quality is different from ordinary still pictures Pressing the button halfway is disabled The remaining usable capacity number of pictures that can be taken indication does not appear e You can record stab
137. sed halfway e In the following case faces may not be detected in some recording conditions Faces are not full faces Faces tilt Faces are extremely bright or dark Shadows on faces are a few Faces are not completely exposed for instance wearing sunglasses The size of a face is small on the screen The subject moves quickly When the hand shakes When the digital zoom is used When the unit is tilted 46 VQT1N45 Face detection AE button Press this button to switch on off the face detection amp AE mode e 8 appears on the screen e In the following cases the function may not operate properly even if faces are detected If this occurs turn off this function Nonhuman subjects are recognized as faces When the brightness or quality cannot be adjusted clearly since scenes are extremely dark or the areas around the faces or the background is extremely bright e There is no function to focus preferentially on a face that is detected e Since the brightness of the entire image is adjusted to record faces more vividly brightness may change suddenly or images may flicker under some recording conditions e When the face detection frame disappears due to zooming the brightness may change suddenly or the images may flicker es Recording functions of operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded lt Operate the m
138. stalled 7 Insert the CD ROM into the PC e f the installation screen does not appear 3 Read the End User License automatically double click the CD ROM drive Agreement then place a check icon in My Computer Computer beside I accept the terms of the license agreement if you agree 2 Click Next to them and click Next e lf you do not agree to the terms and conditions of the License Agreement installation is not possible 4 Continue to follow the on screen messages to install HD Writer 2 5E e lf using Windows 2000 Microsoft DirectX 9 0c must be installed in order to operate HD Writer 2 5E Depending on the operating environment you may be required to install DirectX 9 0c Click Yes to install it 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 PC manufacturer 101 VQT1N45 5 After the installation is complete restrictions are displayed Check the contents then close the window E Uninstalling HD Writer 2 5E 6 Click Finish The PC must be rebooted for the application to work Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require 1 Select start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Add or Remove Programs Applications or Uninstall a program Pick a category y IU ah eo 102
139. t securely e Press the PRE REC button again to cancel the setting 2 Press the recording start stop button to start recording e Images and audio are recorded for about 3 seconds before pressing the recording start stop button e There is no beep sound e After recording starts the PRE REC setting is canceled e To use the PRE REC function again press the PRE REC button again e PRE REC is canceled in the following cases If you operate the mode switch If you open the SD card cover If you press the MENU button If you turn the unit off When the remaining time left for recording motion pictures is less than 1 minute PRE REC cannot be set If you start recording less than 3 seconds after pressing the PRE REC button or while the PRE REC indication flashes within about 3 seconds after initiating the quick start operation motion pictures taken 3 seconds before pressing the recording start stop button cannot be recorded When the recording start stop button is pressed image shake and operation sound may be recorded 40 VQT1N45 e The image when pressing the recording start stop button appears in thumbnail view and it is different from the image when starting playback Shooting guide The messages instructing how to record in dark places and diminish camera shake are displayed for recording better images Select the menu 3 27 ADVANCED gt SHOOTING GUIDE ON A messag
140. t shooting mode These can be opened with picture software that supports JPEG pictures The DPOF setting files are recorded The motion picture thumbnails are recorded AVCHD format motion picture files are saved 00000 MTS etc Files for intelligent scene selection playback are recorded OO E Copying your still pictures to your PC Card reader function mass storage Still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to the PC with Explorer or other programs 1 Connect this unit to the PC and then select PC CONNECT 2 Double click the folder that contains the still pictures on the removable disk DCIM gt 100CDPFQ etc 3 Drag and drop the still pictures onto the destination folder on the PC s HDD e Do not delete the SD card s folders Doing so may make the SD card unuseable in this unit e When data not supported by this unit has been recorded on a PC it will not be recognized by this unit e Always use this unit to format SD cards ate Starting HD Writer 2 5E e 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 e 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 If you log on with a
141. t focus correctly because the light information that comes through the lens decreases considerably Recording a fast moving subject As the focus lens inside moves mechanically it cannot keep up with a fast moving subject When for example recording a sports event with fast moving subjects the focus may lose its sharpness Recording a subject with little contrast It is easy to bring subjects with a sharp contrast or vertical lines or stripes into focus This means that a subject with little contrast such as a white wall may become blurry because the unit achieves focus based upon the vertical lines of an image 128 VQT1N45 Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source DC 9 3 V When using AC adaptor DC 7 2 V When using battery Power consumption Recording 5 8 W Signal system 1080 60i Recording format AVCHD format compliant Image sensor 1 6 3CCD image sensor Total 560 Kx3 Effective pixels Motion picture 520 Kx3 Still picture 520 Kx3 Lens Auto Iris F1 8 to F2 8 Focal length 3 0 mm to 30 0 mm Macro Full range AF 10x optical zoom 25 700 digital zoom Monitor 2 7 wide LCD monitor approx 300 K pixels Microphone 5 1 channel surround microphone with a zoom microphone focus microphone function White balance Auto tracking white balance system adjustment Standard illumination 1 400 Ix Minimum required Approx 5 Ix 1 30 in Low light mode illuminatio
142. t use the High Definition Video Camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and sound e Recorded data may be damaged or pictures may be distorted by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors e Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect the High Definition Video Camera disturbing the pictures and sound e f the High Definition Video Camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly turn the High Definition Video Camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the High Definition Video Camera on Do not use the High Definition Video Camera near radio transmitters or high voltage lines e f you record near radio transmitters or high voltage lines the recorded pictures and sound may be adversely affected Make sure to use the supplied cords and cables If you use optional accessories use the cords and the cables supplied with them Do not extend the cords and the cables Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the unit e f the unit is sprayed with such chemicals its body may be marred and the surface finish may peel off 124 VQT1N45 e Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long time When you use the unit in a sandy or dusty place such as a beach do not l
143. t you can copy data again e The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner 3 90 e Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable while copying Also do not shake the DVD burner e lt is impossible to stop copying halfway e The order in which the scenes were copied cannot be changed e Data that has been recorded on another device may not be copied e Motion pictures that are recorded on a PC with HD Writer 2 5E cannot be copied e 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 e The number of discs necessary for copying is automatically calculated However copying may be completed using less discs than the number displayed if there is other data on the SD card or if scenes were automatically divided e When the disc that was copied to is played back on another device the picture may momentarily stop at the points where the scenes switch 89 VQT1N45 Playing back the copied disc e Only discs that have been copied by connecting this unit to the DVD burner or where motion pictures have been recorded in AVCHD format can be played back It may not be possible to play back discs recorded on other devices Connect this unit to the DVD burner to prepare for playback 3 86 2 Use the cursor button to sel
144. the actions described below Causes of condensation Condensation takes place when the ambient temperature or humidity is changed as follows e When this unit is brought inside from the cold e g a Ski Slope to a warm room e When this unit is moved from an air conditioned car to outside e When a cold room has been warmed up quickly e When cool wind from an air conditioner is directly blown onto this unit e After summer afternoon showers of rain e When this unit is in a very humid place where the air is thick with steam e g a heated swimming pool Helpful hint If for example you have used this unit for recording on a ski slope and are taking it into a heated room place the unit inside a plastic bag remove as much of the air from inside the bag as possible then seal the bag Leave the unit for about an hour in the room so the temperature of the unit is close to the ambient temperature of the room then use it Explanation of terms Automatic white balance White balance adjustment recognizes the color of light and adjusts so the white color 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 However since the unit only stores white color information under several light sources automatic white balance adjustment does not function normally
145. this unit off or remove the SD card while formatting Do not expose the unit to vibrations or shock Use this unit to format SD cards Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC The card may not be used on this unit 77 VQT1N45 pa Watching Video Pictures on your TV The motion pictures and still pictures recorded on this unit can be played back on a TV screen Confirm the terminals on your TV O and use a cable compatible with gt DN o the terminals Image quality may oy QO vary with the connected terminals High quality HDMI terminal Component terminal Video terminal e Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down e Use the supplied component cable to connect the unit via the component terminal on your TV while using the supplied AV cable to connect it to the video terminal Use of the following Panasonic HDMI mini cables is recommended to connect the unit to the HDMI terminal Connect this unit to a TV HDMI mini cable optional Component cable supplied AV cable supplied Picture quality High definition images when connecting to HDMI terminal O High definition images when connecting to component terminal compatible with 1080i Standard images when connecting to component terminal compatible with 480i Standard images when connecting to video terminal 78 VQT1N45 e Check that
146. tion Microphone setup Microphone level HD hi speed burst shooting Built in flash Red eye reduction Shutter sound Zebra Color bar Auto slow shutter Digital cinema color Manual recording functions 59 SCENE MOE sai eiia a i 59 Manual focus adjustment 60 White balance cccoonncccccnnccccncnnnns 61 Manual shutter speed aperture adjustment o 62 Playback 1 Motion picture playback 64 Playing back motion pictures Dy dalea dees 67 Intelligent scene selection 67 Repeat playback oooccccccccoommm 68 Resuming the previous playback 68 2 Still picture playback 69 Playing back still pictures by date 71 Editing 11 Deleting scenes still pictures 72 2 Dividing a scene to delete 74 3 Protecting scenes still pictures 75 14 DPOF setting ccccsssssssceeees 76 5 Formatting iausen 77 With a TV 1 Watching Video Pictures on your TV ccccessseeeeees 78 Connecting with a HDMI mini cable 81 Listening in 5 1 channel sound 82 Connecting with the component cable 82 2 Playback using VIERA Link HDAVI Control enonannccconnncccccnoncnnss 83 With other products 1 Connecting a DVD burner to copy to play back a disc 86 Preparing for copying playing AA 86 Copying to dISCS
147. tional is required e Batteries made by other companies which have been certified by Panasonic may be used with this unit but we offer no guarantee as to the quality performance or safety of such batteries e in order to safely use the unit we recommend that you use genuine Panasonic batteries which have been tested by our quality control process e We cannot accept any liability whatsoever for damages to the unit or accidents caused by non genuine Panasonic batteries including those that have been certified by Panasonic e Exercise care when purchasing batteries Many fake or imitation batteries have been found among those sold at unusually low prices and those which customers cannot check for themselves before purchasing Charging the battery When this unit is purchased the battery is not charged Charge the battery before using this unit Important If the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor then the battery will not charge Remove the DC cable from the AC adaptor Charging lamp CHARGE GQ Lights up Charging Battery charging time gt 22 Goes off Charging completed Flashing Make sure that the terminals of the battery or the AC adaptor are not exposed to dirt foreign objects or dust then reconnect them properly 3 125 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet 2 Insert the battery into the battery charger by aligning the arrows e We recommend using Panasonic batteries 3 10 2
148. tions carefully before using the unit Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 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 LA
149. tp www pstc panasonic com or send your request by E mail to npcparts us panasonic com You may also contact us directly at 1 800 332 5368 Phone 1 800 237 9080 Fax Only Monday Friday 9 am to 9 pm EST Panasonic Service and Technology Company 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 We Accept Visa MasterCard Discover Card American Express and Personal Checks For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 866 605 1277 Product Repairs Centralized Factory Service Center Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center MAIL TO 1590 Touhy Ave Elk Grove Village IL 60007 Please carefully pack and ship prepaid and insured to the Elk Grove Village Centralized Factory Service Center Customer s in Puerto Rico please ship or carry in to location below Service in Puerto Rico Service in Puerto Rico Panasonic Puerto Rico Inc Ave 65 de Infanter a Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 Phone 787 750 4300 Fax 787 768 2910 As of January 2007 136 VQT1N45 Warranty For Canadian Customers Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase Camcorder Product One 1 year parts and labour LIMITATIONS AND EXCLU
150. u record images in different situations this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures Select the menu 3 27 e Set SCENE MODE to OFF or the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO to cancel BASIC gt SCENE MODE desired the function setting Sports mode Icon Mode Recording conditions e For slow motion playback or playback pause of recorded pictures this mode helps diminish 2 Sports camera shake Used to record fast action e During normal playback the image movement Portrait Net seas mm To make people stand out against the AA OIE SEO ight background mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback image may Spotlight change Improved quality when subject is e f you record a subject illuminated with bright brightly illuminated light or a highly reflective subject vertical lines of light may appear e f the brightness is insufficient the sports mode does not function The XK display flashes e f this mode is used indoors the screen may flicker Surf amp snow Improved image quality when shooting on beaches or snowy locations 59 VQT1N45 Portrait mode e f this mode is used indoors the screen may flicker If so change the scene mode setting to OFF Spotlight mode e f the recording subject is extremely bright the subject may become washed out and the periphery extremely darkened Surf 8 snow mode e f the subject is extremely br
151. user name for a guest user account the software cannot be used On the PC Select start gt All Programs Programs gt Panasonic gt HD Writer 2 5E HD Writer All Programs iir HD Writer 2 5E AJ PEU misur utuonsS A Log Off Turn OFF Computer a E Read this before starting 3 stan CEGA A HDW2 5E The HD Writer 2 5E introductory screen is displayed If OK is clicked the software will start e For details on how to use the software applications read the PDF operating instructions of the software Reading the operating instructions of the software applications For details on how to use the software applications read the PDF operating instructions e You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 0 or later or Adobe Reader 7 0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions Select start gt All Programs Programs gt Panasonic gt HD Writer 2 5E gt Operating Instructions Log Off Turn Off Computer Ti start 605 fee HDWZ SE 105 VQT1N45 Using with a PC If using Macintosh e HD Writer 2 5E is not available for Macintosh E Operating environment for the card reader function mass storage Mac OS X 10 4 64 MB or more USB port e Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled some PCs cannot be used e The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS e Supplied CD ROM is available
152. ut to the media the images will be still for several seconds wherever one scene changes to the next This stopping of the images for several seconds wherever one scene changes to the next can be prevented by dragging and dropping the scenes in the Image display area or by clicking Copy between media button on the Start Menu E Example 2 When deleting scenes was initiated by HD Writer 2 5E When a scene is deleted the images may be still for several seconds where that scene was deleted E Example 3 When merging scenes was initiated by HD Writer 2 5E 2008 12 15 2008 12 15 BHEO O Wherever scenes are merged the images may be still for several seconds at the merged parts E Example 4 When edit assist is initiated by HD Writer 2 5E ft Split scenes HE Merge scenes 2008 12 15 EI e Si IC pe When edit assist is initiated the motion pictures at the switching points of the respective scenes or edited portions may stop for several seconds 123 VQT1N45 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 e f 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 e Do no
153. utter speed is 1 24 or more When AUTO SLOW SHTR is OFF itis 1 48 or more e In 24p digital cinema mode the images are recorded at a rate of 24 frames per second so that the images may not appear as smooth as the images recorded at a rate of 60 frames per second when 24pDIGITAL CINEMA is OFF 51 VQT1N45 Function Wind noise reduction Microphone setup SURROUND Sound is recorded with 5 1 ch surround microphone ZOOM MIC Directivity of the microphone is synchronized with the zoom operation Sounds near the front of the unit are recorded more clearly if you zoom in close up and surrounding sounds are recorded more realistically if you zoom out wide angle FOCUS MIC Directivity of the center is enhanced for recording audio near the front of the unit more clearly 52 VQT1N45 Effect Setting method This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built in microphones depending on the wind strength Select the menu 3 27 VIDEO gt WIND CUT gt ON e This function s default setting is ON Directivity sound sensitivity direction of the built in microphones can be adjusted Select the menu 3 27 VIDEO gt MIC SETUP desired setting e This function s default setting is SURROUND Function Effect Setting method Microphone level When recording the input level from the built in microphones can be adjusted AGC Auto Gain Control AUTO Select the menu
154. will go e Press the center of the SD card and then pull it straight out 4 Securely close the SD card cover e Securely close it until it clicks First format the SD card if one which has been used on another device is going to be used for the first time on this unit gt 77 When the SD card is formatted all of the recorded data is deleted Once the data is deleted it cannot be restored Copy valuable data onto a PC DVD disc etc before proceeding with the formatting 3 86 96 e Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SD card e Electrical noise static electricity or the failure of this unit or the SD card may damage or erase the data stored on the SD card We recommend saving the important data recorded on this unit to a PC DVD disc etc 3 86 96 e When the card access lamp is lit do not Remove the SD card Operate the mode switch Turn the unit off Insert and remove the USB cable Expose the unit to vibrations or shock e Performing the above while the lamp is on may result in damage to data SD card or this unit 25 VQT1N45 aoe Selecting a mode Turning the unit on off Operate the mode switch to recording playback or power OFF Turn on the power by sliding the mode switch to a or gt while pressing the lock release button e Operate the mode switch while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode e Status indicator
155. ys back the previous picture MI Plays back the next picture Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails 16 Before using 20 Setup VQT1N45 Before using 1 Parts identification and handling A V COMPONENT 1 LCD monitor open part 2 LCD monitor gt 32 Due to limitations in LCD production Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the technology there may be some tiny bright or arrow with your fingers dark spots on the LCD monitor screen However this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture 3 Optical image stabilizer button W 0 1 S 3 45 4 Mode select switch AUTO MANUAL FOCUS 3 35 59 5 Reset button RESET 118 6 Cursor button Use the cursor button to select the recording functions and playback operations and to operate the menu screen 2 e lt can rotate up to 180 towards the lens or O Select by moving up down left right 90 towards the opposite direction Set by pressing the center e Menu screen operations 3 27 e To select the recording functions 3 47 51 16 VQT1N45 e To adjust manually gt 59 e When fitting the tele conversion lens e Playback operations gt 64 69 VW T3714H optional or the wide conversion 7 Face detection button 9 gt 46 lens VW W3707H optional first remove the 8 PRE REC button PRE REC gt 40 lens hood 9 DC input terminal DC IN 9 3V 3 23 10 Battery ho

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