Panasonic HDC-SX5PC manual

VQT1J42 For USA assistance , please call: 1-800-211-P ANA(7262) or , contact us via the web at: http://www .panasonic.com/contactinf o For Canadian assistance , please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www .panasonic.ca High Definition V ideo Camera Operating Instructions Model No. HDC-SX5P/PC Before connecting, operating or adjusting this produc[...]

2 VQT1J42 Things Y ou Should Know Thank y ou for choosing Panasoni c! Y ou have purchased one of the most sophistic ated and reliable products on t he market today . Used properly , we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fi ll in the information on the right. The serial number is on the tag located on[...]

3 VQT1J42 THE F OLLOWING APPLIES ONL Y IN THE U.S. A. THE FOLLOWING APPLIE S ONL Y IN CANADA. IEC 60825-1:2001 CAUTION This product contains a laser diode of higher class than 1. T o ensure continued safety , do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servic ing to qualified personnel. FCC Note: This [...]

4 VQT1J42 Batteries 1 Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) ≥ Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. ≥ Do not use the battery pack with equipment other t han the specified unit. ≥ Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. ≥ Do not touch t he plug terminals ( i and j ) with metal objects. ≥ D[...]

5 VQT1J42 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using t he unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the appli cable safety instructions listed below . Keep these operating instructions handy for futur e refer ence. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4[...]

6 VQT1J42 Precautio ns USE & LOCA TION ≥ TO A VOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Y our camera and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the power supply or operat e your camera if it gets wet. Y our ca mera has been d esigned for outdoor use, however it is not designed to s ustain direct exposure to water , r ain, sleet, s[...]

7 VQT1J42 ª Indemnity concerning recording content The manufacturer s hall in no event be liable f or the loss of rec ordings due to malfun ction or defect of this unit , its accessories or reco rdable media. IMPORT ANT ª Carefully observe copyright laws Whatever you have recorded and created can be used for yo ur personal entertainment only . Un[...]

8 VQT1J42 Accessories ............. ...................... ...... 10 Quick Guide ............. ...................... ...... 10 Before using Features of t he High Definition Vi deo Came ra ............... ....................... 14 Part s identificatio n and handling ...... 18 Using the LCD m onitor ................. ...... 21 Using the vie wfinder[...]

9 VQT1J42 Editing Editing scen es .................... ................. 86 Deleting scenes .......................... ........... .. 86 Dividing a scene t o delete ....................... 87 Protecting scenes .................................... 88 Copying from a n SD card to a d isc ... 89 Editing st ill pictures ...................... ...... 90 [...]

10 VQT1J42 Access ories Check the a ccessories before using th is unit. Quic k Gui de ª Charging the batte ry 1 Connect th e AC cable t o the AC adaptor and the AC outlet. 2 Put the batte ry on the battery mount by aligning the mark, and then sec urely plug it in. ª Inserting the battery Push the battery a gainst the battery holder and slide it u[...]

11 VQT1J42 ª How to turn on the power While pr essing the lock release button A , set the mode dial to , or . ª How to turn off the power Set the mode dial to OFF. ª Inserting/removing a disc 1 Att ach th e battery or connect the AC adaptor . 2 Slide th e DISC EJECT lever once and rele ase it. 3 Open th e cover of t he disc comp artment by hand [...]

12 VQT1J42 ª Recordin g still pict ures (JPEG imag es) on an SD card 1 Rotate the mode dial t o select . 2 Press th e PHOTO SHO T button halfway in order to adjust focusing . (For auto focu s only) 3 Press th e PHOTO SHO T button fully to take the picture. ª Motion picture playback 1 Rot ate th e mode di al to se lect . 2 (HD mode only) Press the[...]

13 VQT1J42 ª Still picture playback (JP EG imag es) on an SD card 1 Rotate the mode dial t o select . 2 Press the cu rsor button up and then ri ght to select the [ ] tab. A S t ill picture playback tab 3 Select the fi le to be played back. 4 Press t he cursor button. 5 Move the curs or button to operate. 1 / ; : Slide show (playback of the still p[...]

Before us ing 14 VQT1J42 Bef or e using Features of the High Definition V ideo Camera This unit can rec ord highly detailed high definition images to an 8 cm (3 z ) DVD disc or an SD card. Y ou can w atch images in high-resolution H D video if you connect this unit and a high definition TV and then play back the images. ( l 100) Y ou can also recor[...]

Bef or e us in g 15 VQT1J42 About the c omp atibi lity of d iscs rec orded in HD mode (high de finition picture qu ality) on this unit ≥ They are n ot compatible with devices other t han those that support A VCHD. (Refer to t he operating instructions of the device for detail s.) ≥ There are some cases where the r ecorded motion pi ctures c ann[...]

Before us ing 16 VQT1J42 If you connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with EZ Sync ™ (HDA VI Control ™ ) A with a HDMI cable (optional) B , you can use the remote control for the TV for playback. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details. ≥ Pictures recorded in ST D mode cannot be played back. ª What is EZ Sync ™ ?[...]

Bef or e us in g 17 VQT1J42 Y ou can use the supplied software (HD Writer 2.0E fo r SX/SD) t o copy data rec orded on a disc or an SD card wit h this unit to the hard dis k of the com puter . A USB cable (supplied) ª What you can do with HD Writ er Copying da t a to a computer Y ou can copy data on a disc or an SD car d to the hard disk of the com[...]

18 VQT1J42 Before us ing Parts identification a nd handling 1 Lens (LEICA DICOM AR) 2 Built-in fl ash ( l 67) 3O u t l e t 4 Recording lamp ( l 131) 5 Lens cover 6 Whit e balance sensor /remote control sensor ( l 23, 77) 7 V ie wf inder ( l 22) 8 LCD mo nitor ope n latch ( l 21) 9 Batter y hol der ( l 31) 10 DC input terminal [DC IN 9.3V] ( l 35) 1[...]

19 VQT1J42 Bef or e us in g 28 Inle t (coo ling f an) ª About the cooling fan ≥ The cooling fan rotates to prevent the internal temperature rising. T ake care not to cover the inlet and outlets when using this unit. 29 Speaker 30 LCD monitor ( l 21) 31 Reset button [RESET] ( l 145) 32 Mode select switch [AUT O/MANUAL/ FOCUS] ( l 52, 74) 33 Viewf[...]

20 VQT1J42 Before us ing Rot ate the lens hood counter-clo ckwise A to remove it. In order to att ach it, pl ace into sl ot B , and then rot ate it c lockwise C . ≥ When fitting the tele conversion lens (VW-T3714H; optional) or the wide conv ersion lens (VW-W3707H; optional), first remove the lens hood. (Refer to the operating instructions for th[...]

21 VQT1J42 Bef or e us in g This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional tripod. (Please carefully read the operating instructions for how to at t ach the unit t o the tripod.) ≥ When a tripod is used, you can per form operations easily using the remote control. ( l 22) Using the LCD monitor Y ou can record the image while viewing it on [...]

22 VQT1J42 Before us ing Using the viewfinder Pull out the viewfin der . ≥ The brightness of t he viewfinder ( l 49) and the field of view can be adjusted. ( l 50) Using the remote control 1 Pho tosh ot b utton [ ]* 2 On-screen displ ay button [E XT DISPL A Y] ( l 100) 3 Date/time button [DA TE/TIME] ( l 49) 4 Playback operation buttons ( l 81, 8[...]

23 VQT1J42 Bef or e us in g ª Remote control usable range The distance between the rem ote control and the unit’s remote control sensor A : Within approx. 5 m (16 feet) Angle: Approx. 10 o up and 15 o down, left, and right ≥ The remote c ontrol is intended for indoor operation. Outdoors or under strong li ght, the unit may not operate properly[...]

Before us ing 24 VQT1J42 Discs that can be used on this unit ª If recording in high definition picture quality (HD mode) ¥ : available –: not available *1 By formatting the disc , it can be us ed repeatedly . P lease be aware that if a disc is format ted, then all the dat a recorded on the disc will be erased and it cannot be restored. ( l 93) [...]

Bef or e us in g 25 VQT1J42 ª If recording in conventional st andard picture quality (STD mode) ¥ : available –: not available *1 By formatting the disc , it can be us ed repeatedly . P lease be aware that if a disc is format ted, then all the dat a recorded on the disc will be erased and it cannot be restored. ( l 93) *2 DVD player or DVD reco[...]

26 VQT1J42 Before us ing ≥ Sti l l pictures c annot be reco r ded on a disc with t his unit . ≥ Y ou cannot record or play continuously from one side of the disc to t he other when using a double sided disc. Y ou will need to ej e ct the disc and turn it over . ≥ Discs inserted in a holder , cart ridge, or caddy case cannot be used unless the[...]

27 VQT1J42 Bef or e us in g ¬ HD mode When a brand -new DVD- RAM or DVD-RW is inserted in this unit, you have to first format the disc. See the illustration below . Move the cursor button up or down to select [YES], then press the cursor butto n. ¬ STD mode When using DV D-RW , select whether to record in DVD Video Recording form at (VR format ) [...]

Before us ing 28 VQT1J42 Cards that you can use w ith this unit * The recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recor ding depending on the SD card you use. ( l 54) ≥ Functions that can be used for motion picture recording/motion picture playback using an SD card are indicated by and functions that can be used fo r still picture recording[...]

Bef or e us in g 29 VQT1J42 ª About SD cards that you c an use for motion picture re c ording We recommend using SD Memory cards and SDHC Memory cards conforming to Class 2 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating or the f ollowing SD cards made by Panaso nic for motion picture r ecording. *1 No longer made. *2 Available f rom Sep. 2007 ≥ Operatio[...]

30 VQT1J42 Before us ing Disc and ca rd handling ª How to hold a disc or card Do not touch the re corded surface or the terminal surface. ª When inse rting/re moving a dis c Do not allow fingerprints or dirt to get on the recording/playback side of the disc. ≥ If there are scratches or dirt (e .g. dust or fingerprints) on the recording/playback[...]

31 VQT1J42 Setup Setu p Charging the battery When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charg e the battery b efore using th is unit. ≥ Refer to page 32 con cernin g batteries that can be used with this unit. 1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outle t. ≥ Remove the DC cable beforehand. 2 Put the battery on t he ba[...]

Setup 32 VQT1J42 Charging and recording time ª About batteries that you can use with this unit The Panasonic battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6/VW-VBG130 . VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6/VW-VBG13 0 come with a f unction to check whether the battery and unit can be safely used t ogether . ≥ Batteries made by other companies which hav[...]

Setup 33 VQT1J42 ª Recordable time ≥ The times shown in the table below are for when the temperature is 25 o C ( 77 o F ) and the humidit y is 60%. These ti mes are approximations. The times indica te the recordable time when the viewfinder is used. The times in parentheses indicate the recordable time when the LCD monitor is used. ≥ The actua[...]

Setup 34 VQT1J42 * When using a DVD-RAM disc ≥ The recordable times shown in the table are approximations. ≥ “1 h 30 min” indicates 1 hour 30 minute s. ≥ The recordable times will vary depending o n the stat us of use. These times are approximations. The recordable time will become shorter in the following cases: j When you use both the v[...]

35 VQT1J42 Setup ª About the remaining battery cap acity indication The remaining batte ry capacity is displayed in minutes when using the Panasonic battery t hat you can use for this unit. It may take time to display the remaining battery capacity . ≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. #### . If there is less than 3 m inutes r[...]

36 VQT1J42 Setup Selecting a mode (Turning the unit on/of f ) Rotate the mode dial to switc h to recording, playback or power OFF. ≥ Rotate the mode dial slowly . While pr essing the lock release button, set the mode dial to , or . ≥ Rotate the mode dial w hile at the same time pressing in the lock release button A if changing from OFF to anoth[...]

37 VQT1J42 Setup When the mode dial is set to or , the power can be turned on and of f with the LCD monitor and the v iewfinder . ª T o turn on the power Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder . The status indicator A lights and the power turns on. ≥ It lights up when the v iewfinder is extended with the LCD mo nitor closed. (When the LCD[...]

38 VQT1J42 Setup Quick st art When quick start is ON the battery power is sti ll being consumed, even when the LCD monitor and the viewfinder are closed. This unit will resume recording/pause mode about 1.7 seconds after the LCD monitor or the viewfinder are reo pened. ≥ When in quick start st andby mode, about 70% of the power used in recording [...]

39 VQT1J42 Setup Inserting/removing a dis c The cover of the disc compartment will not open unless the unit has a charged battery or is connected to the A C adaptor . 1 Att ach th e battery or connect the AC adaptor . 2 Slide th e DISC EJEC T lever up and rele ase it. A few moments af ter the ACCESS/PC lamp A blinks, the cover of the disc co mpartm[...]

40 VQT1J42 Setup ª Identifyin g record ing/playba ck sides of disc A “SI D E A” mar k B The opposite side is the “SIDE A” recording/ playback side. Single sided disc/dual layer on single side disc: The recording/playback side is opposite to the labelled side. Double s ide d disc: The “SIDE A” recording/playback side is the side opposit[...]

41 VQT1J42 Setup 3 Insert/re move the SD card i nto/ from the card slot. ≥ When inserting an SD ca rd, face the label side A upwards and press it straight in a s far as it will go . ≥ When remov ing the SD card, pres s the center of the SD c ard and then pull it straight out. 4 Securely close the card slot cover . ª About the SD card ≥ Do no[...]

42 VQT1J42 Setup ¬ Rot ate the mode dial to s elect or . 1 Press t he center of the cursor button, and icons will be displayed on the s creen. ≥ The indication disappears when the center of the cursor button is pressed again. ≥ The indication changes each time the c ursor button is moved down. 2 Move the cursor button up, lef t or right to sel[...]

Setup 43 VQT1J42 HD Recording mode / Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS swi tch to MANUAL. Set the AUT O/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to FOCUS. ≥ The shaded operation icons are not displayed while recording. ≥ About switching between AUTO and MANUAL ( l 52) Operatio n icons disp layed in e ach mode Icon Directi on F unction Page (1/3) 3 Intelligent contrast cont[...]

Setup 44 VQT1J42 STD Recording mode Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS swi tch to MANUAL. Set the AUT O/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to FOCUS. ≥ The shaded operation icons are not displayed while recording. ≥ About switching between AUTO and MANUAL ( l 52) Icon Directi on F unction Page (1/2) 3 Backlight compensation 66 2 Fade 64 1 Help mode 46 (2/2) 3 MagicPix [...]

Setup 45 VQT1J42 HD/STD Playba ck mode (In motion picture playback) HD mode STD mode HD Playback mode (In still pic ture playback) Icon Direction Func tion Page 1 / ;3 Playback/pause 79 ∫4 S top p layback and show thumbnails 79 6 2 Rewind (during playback) 79 2; Reverse slow/frame playback (during pause) 82 5 1 Fast forward (during playback) 79 ;[...]

46 VQT1J42 Setup The help mode explains the operation icons displayed when the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AUTO in recording mode. ¬ Rot ate the mode dial to s elect or . 1 Press t he cursor button to display t he icon. 2 Move the cursor button right to select [ ]. 3 Move the cursor button up, lef t or right to select the d esired icon . ¬[...]

47 VQT1J42 Setup Using the menu screen Refer to “Menus and Indications” ( l 128) for information about the menus. 1 While stopped, press the MENU button. The menu d isplayed differs depending on the position of the mode dial. ≥ Do not switch the mode dial when t he menu is displayed. 2 Move the cursor button up or down in order to selec t the[...]

48 VQT1J42 Setup T o exit the menu sc reen Press the MENU button. ≥ The menu screen does not appear during recording or playing. Y ou can not start other operations while the menu screen is displ ayed. The menu screen t ransition is the same as w hen the buttons on the main unit are used. 1 Press th e MENU button. 2 Sele ct a m enu it em. ≥ Use[...]

49 VQT1J42 Setup Changing the date and time disp lay styl e Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [DA TE/TIME] # desired display style and pr ess the cursor button. ≥ Y ou can also show or change the date and time display by repe atedly pressing the DA TE/ TIME button on the remote co ntrol. Changing the display style Press the MENU button[...]

50 VQT1J42 Setup ≥ These settings will not af fect the images actually recorded. ≥ The screen displayed on the LCD monitor is smaller in ST D mode. ª In orde r to increas e the brightness of the entire LCD monitor Press th e POWER LCD E XTRA button. The [ ] indication appears on t he LCD monitor . ≥ Each time the POWER LCD EXT RA button is p[...]

Recording 51 VQT1J42 Recording Before recording First, format the S D card or the disc if one which has be en used on anothe r device is going to be used for the firs t time on this unit. ( l 93, 94) Wh en the SD card or the disc is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Copy valuable data o[...]

52 VQT1J42 Recording ª About auto mode Set the AUT O/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO, color balance (white balance) and focusing will be adjusted aut omatically . j Automatic white balance ( l 154) j Auto fo c us ( l 155) Depending on the brightness of the subject et c., the aperture and shutter speed are automat ically adjusted for an opt imum bright[...]

53 VQT1J42 Recording Recording motion pictures Record motion pictures to a disc or an SD card. ≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motio n picture recording. ( l 29) ≥ This unit is compatible wit h the 16:9 aspect ratio of a wide-sc reen TV and images are recorded in high def inition or conventional standard picture quality . 1 Rotate the mod[...]

54 VQT1J42 Recording ≥ Discs or SD cards with more than the maximum sc enes or dates cannot be us ed with this uni t. ≥ Sound is recor ded from the internal microphones on the top of this unit. T ake care not to cover the microphone w ith your hand. ≥ Each time the unit is put into recording p ause, the counter display will be reset to “0h0[...]

55 VQT1J42 Recording This allows rec ording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds before the recording start/stop button is pressed so you can capture mom ent s you would otherwise have missed. ¬ When the m ode dial is set to and an SD card is inserted in th is unit. 1 Open the LCD monitor or extend the view finder . 2 Press t[...]

Recording 56 VQT1J42 Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded. ¬ Rot ate the mode dial to s elect or . Press the MENU button, th en select [VIDEO] (HD mode) or [BASIC] (ST D mode) # [REC MODE] # desired item and press the cursor but ton. ª Approximat e recordable t ime for a dis c HD mode ≥ The recordable times shown in [...]

Recording 57 VQT1J42 ª Approximat e recordable t ime for an SD ca rd made by P anasonic ≥ The recordable times shown in the table are approximations. ≥ The re cording is in h igh definiti on pict ure qu ality no matter what r ecordin g mode i s used to record. ≥ This unit records in CBR (Constant Bit Rat e) in HG mode. CBR recording does not[...]

58 VQT1J42 Recording Recording still pictures (JPEG images ) on an SD car d Record the still picture on an SD card. ≥ This number of recording pixels for still pictures is compatible with the 16:9 aspect ratio of a wide-screen TV . They are recorded at [1920 k 1080]. ≥ S t ill pictures cannot be recorded in STD mode. 1 Rotate the mode dial to s[...]

59 VQT1J42 Recording ≥ The sound cannot be recorded. ≥ If the write protection switch on the SD card is set to LOC K, it cannot be used for recording. ≥ The PHOTO SHOT button on t he remote control cannot be pressed halfway . ≥ If th e [PICT . QUALITY] is set to [ ], mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image d epending on the pict[...]

60 VQT1J42 Recording Y ou can record still pictures on an SD card even while recording motion pictures on SD card and/ or disc. While reco rding motion p ictures, press the P HO TO SHOT button fully (press to the bottom) to t ake the picture. ≥ The PHOTO SHOT button canno t be pressed halfway in the simultaneous recording. ≥ The screen indicati[...]

61 VQT1J42 Recording ª Picture quality and numbe r of recorda ble pictu res ≥ The number o f recordable pictures depends on whe t her [ ] and [ ] ar e used toget her and on the su bje ct bein g recorded. ≥ The numbers sho wn in the table are approximations. Recording functions The maximum optical zoom ratio is 10 k . ¬ Rot ate the mod e dial [...]

62 VQT1J42 Recording ≥ When the zoom magnification is 1 k , this unit can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm (1.6 z ) away from the lens. (Macro funct ion) ≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved. (The zoom speed does not vary when operating with the remot e control.) ≥ If the zoom lever is pushed to the[...]

63 VQT1J42 Recording Y ou can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitor . Y ou can record persons in front of the unit while showing them t he image. ¬ Rot ate the mode dial to s elect or . Rotate the L CD m onito r to wards the lens side. The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image. (However the image recorded is the same a[...]

64 VQT1J42 Recording Fade in: The image and audio gradually appear . Fade out: The image and audio gradually disappear . ¬ Rot ate the mode dial to s elect or . 1 Press the cu rsor button. Then move the cursor butto n down to display the icon shown in the illustration. 2 Move the cursor button left to select [ ]. 3 Press t he recordi ng st art/st [...]

65 VQT1J42 Recording This function allows you to record color images in very low light situations. (Minimum required illumination: approx. 1 lx) Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record images free from v ibration. ≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames w ere missed. ¬ Rot ate the mode dial to s elect or . 1 Press the cu rsor button. Then[...]

66 VQT1J42 Recording ≥ If you record a person in the distance, the face may not be recorded clearly . In this case, cancel soft skin m ode or zoom in on t he face (close-up) to record. Use this function when the light is emanating from behind the subject and the subject appears dark. ¬ Rot ate the mode dial to s elect or . 1 Press the cu rsor bu[...]

67 VQT1J42 Recording Ø 10 : St arts recording after 10 seconds Ø 2 : S tarts recording after 2 seconds 3 Press th e PHOTO SHO T button . A still picture is recorded after the [ Ø 10 ] or [ Ø 2 ] display and the recording lamp flashes for the time which has been set. ≥ After recording, the s elf-timer is canceled. ≥ If you press the PHOTO SH[...]

68 VQT1J42 Recording When the fla sh is no t used Set the flash to [FLASH O FF] . ≥ Do not block the flash with your ha nd or by other means. ≥ The unit automatically determines if the flash is necessary even when it has been set to [FLASH OFF] by det ecting the ambient brightness. (If it det ermines that the flash is necessary , the [ ] indica[...]

69 VQT1J42 Recording By focusing only on the subject and blurring the background, the im age can be impressive. The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 50 cm (20 z ). ¬ Rot ate the mode dial to s elect or . 1 Press the cu rsor button. Then move the cursor butto n down to display the icon shown in the illustration. 2 Move the cur[...]

70 VQT1J42 Recording Y ou can check if the im age is level while recording or playing back motion pictures and still pictures. The funct ion can also be used to estimate the b alance of the composition. HD mode ¬ Rot ate the mode dial to s elect or or rot ate the mode dial to and then sele ct the [ ] or [] t a b . ( l 79) Press th e MENU butto n, [...]

71 VQT1J42 Recording ¬ Rot ate the mode dial to s elect or . Press th e MENU butto n, then select [VIDEO] (HD mode) or [ADV ANCED] (STD mode) # [WIND CUT] # [ON] and pr ess the curs or button . T o cancel the wind noise reduct ion function Press the MENU button, then select [VIDEO] (HD mode) or [ADV ANCED] (STD mode) # [WIND CUT] # [OFF] and press[...]

72 VQT1J42 Recording ≥ A gain value for each of the 2 built -in microphones is displayed. (The input level of the microphones can not be set individually .) 3 Press t he cursor button to set and then press the MENU butt on to finish the setting. D Microphone input level meter ≥ Microphone input level meter is displayed on the screen. T o return[...]

73 VQT1J42 Recording This unit displays a 7 color bar which is useful for adjusting the picture quality of the TV or the external monitor . ¬ Rot ate the mode dial to s elect or . Press th e MENU butto n, then select [ADV ANCED] # [COLOR BAR] # [ON] and press the cu rsor button. T o cancel the color bar Press the MENU button, then select [ADV ANCE[...]

74 VQT1J42 Recording Manual recording functions When you r ecord images in d if f erent situations, this mode autom atically sets optimum shutter speeds and apert ures. ¬ Rot ate the mode dial to s elect or . 1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL. 2 Press th e MENU button, then select [BASIC ] # [SCENE MODE ] desired item and press the curs[...]

75 VQT1J42 Recording If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual f ocus. ¬ Rot ate the mode dial to s elect or . 1 (When MF assist function is used) (HD mode only) Press th e MENU butto n, then select [ADV ANCED] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON] and press the cursor button. 2 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL. 3 Move the sw i[...]

76 VQT1J42 Recording The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting condi tions. If so, you can adjust the white b alance manually . ¬ Rot ate the mode dial to s elect or . 1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL. The icon show n in the illustration is displayed automatically . 2 Move[...]

77 VQT1J42 Recording ª White balance sensor The white balance s ensor A detects the type of light source during recording. Do not cove r the white balance s ensor during recording, or it may not function properly . ª Black ba lance adjustmen t This is one of the 3CCD system functions that automatically adjusts the black when the white balance is [...]

78 VQT1J42 Recording ≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster . ≥ (HD mode) If [AUT O SLOW SHTR] is set to [OFF], then the shutter speed will be set between 1/60 and 1/ 8000. B Iris/G ain value: CLOSE # (F1 6 to F 2.0) # OPEN # (0d B to 18dB) ≥ V alue closer to [CLOSE] darken the image. ≥ V alue closer to [ 18dB] brighten the image. ?[...]

79 VQT1J42 Playback Playback Playback of motion picture s Play back the motion pictures recorded on the disc or SD card. ¬ HD mode 1 Rotate the mode dial t o select . The lens cove r closes. 2 Press the cu rsor button up and then se lect the [ ] o r [] t a b . A Motion picture playback tab The motion pictures recorded on the disc or SD card are di[...]

80 VQT1J42 Playback ª Repeat p layback Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes. Press th e MENU butto n, then select [PLA Y SETUP] # [REPEA T PLA Y ] # [ON] and press the cu rsor button. The [ ] indication appears on t he thumbnail and full screen views. ≥ The following scenes can be played bac k repeatedly .[...]

81 VQT1J42 Playback ≥ Sound will be heard only during normal playback. ≥ If pause play is continued for 5 minutes, the screen returns to the thumbnails. ≥ When the amount of time recorded on the scene is to o short, playback may not be possible. ≥ Scenes which cannot be displayed as thumbnails (the thumbna ils are displayed as [ ]) cannot b[...]

82 VQT1J42 Playback 1 Move the cursor butt on up during playback to pause the play back. 2 Move and hold the cursor but ton right. (Slow-motion pictur es will be pla yed back i n reverse w hen you move and hold the cursor button lef t .) ≥ Normal playback is restored when you move the cursor button up. ≥ When slow-motion pictures are played bac[...]

83 VQT1J42 Playback Adjust the speaker volume during playback. Move the volume lev er to change the volume level. To w a r d s “ r ”: increases the volume To w a r d s “ s ”: decreases the volume Recorded scenes are grouped by date on this unit. Scenes recor ded on the same day can be played back in succession. 1 Press th e MENU button, the[...]

84 VQT1J42 Playback S t ill pic ture playback (JPEG images ) on an SD car d 1 Rotate the mode dial t o select . The lens cove r closes. 2 Press the cu rsor button up and then ri ght to select the [ ] tab. A S t ill picture playback tab The still pictures recorded on the S D card are displayed as thumbnails (reduced-size images). 3 Select the fi le [...]

85 VQT1J42 Playback ≥ It takes time to display the file, depends on the number of pixels of the file. ≥ Files which can not be displayed as thumbna ils (the thumbnails are displayed as [ ]) cannot be played back. ≥ If you attempt t o play back a file which is a different format or a damage d file, an error message appears and the screen shows[...]

86 VQT1J42 Editin g Editing Editing scenes The deleted scenes cannot be res tored. ≥ (HD mode) T he remaining space on DVD-RW , DVD-R and DVD-R DL will not increase even if scenes are deleted. ≥ (STD mode) Scenes on DVD-RW (Video format), DVD-R and DVD-R DL cannot be deleted. HD mode ¬ Rot ate the mode dial to s elect and then s elect the [ ] [...]

87 VQT1J42 Editin g The selected sc ene is encircled by a red frame. ≥ When the curs or button is press ed again, the scene will be unselec ted. ≥ Up to 99 scenes (HD mode)/8 scenes (STD mode) can be selected in succession. 4 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2 ) Press t he b utton. 5 When th e confirmatio n message appears , select [YE S[...]

88 VQT1J42 Editin g ≥ Using slow-motion playback or frame-by -frame playback makes it easy to search for the point where you want to divide the scene. ( l 82) 4 When th e confirmatio n message appears , select [YE S], then pr ess the cursor button. 5 Delete the unnecessary scenes. ≥ Refer to P86 for deleting scenes. T o continue divid ing other[...]

89 VQT1J42 Editin g Copying from an SD card t o a disc Y ou can easily copy moti on pictures recorded on an SD card with this unit t o a disc. ≥ Compatible discs are DV D-RAM, DVD-RW , DVD-R and DVD-R DL. ¬ Connect the AC adaptor to this unit, then in sert a DVD- RAM or a DVD-R W formatted o n this unit ( l 93 ) or a n ew disc. ¬ Rot ate the mo[...]

90 VQT1J42 Editin g 4 When th e confirmatio n message appears , select [YE S], then pr ess the cursor button. T o complete copying Press the MENU button. ≥ Do not turn off the power on this uni t while copying. ≥ Y ou can copy all the scenes at one time when [COPY ALL ] is selected in step 1. ≥ We recommend preparing a spare disc before copyi[...]

91 VQT1J42 Editin g 2 Move the cursor button up or down to select [ALL SCENES] or [SELEC T] and pr ess the cur sor button. ≥ When [ALL SCENES] is selected, all files on the SD card ex cept the protected files will be erased. Proceed to step 5. 3 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2 ) Select the file to be de leted, then press the cursor but [...]

92 VQT1J42 Editin g Y ou can write the data of the st ill pictures to be printed and the number of print s (DPOF data) onto the SD c ard. ª What is D POF? DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a format which allows the user of a digital camera to define which captured images on the SD card are to be printed, together with information on the number [...]

93 VQT1J42 Disc and car d management Disc and card mana gement Formatting Please be aware that if a disc i s formatted, then all the dat a recorded on the disc will be erased. Store important dat a on a computer , etc. HD mode ¬ Rot ate the mode dial to s elect or and then se lect the [ ] t ab. STD mode ¬ Rot ate the mode dial to s elect or . 1 P[...]

94 VQT1J42 Disc and card m anagement Please be aware that if an SD card i s formatted, then all the dat a recorded o n the card will be erased. Store important dat a on a computer , etc. ¬ Rot ate the mode dial to s elect or . 1 Press th e MENU button, then select [S ET UP ] # [FORMA T CARD] # [YES] a nd press the cursor but ton. 2 When th e confi[...]

95 VQT1J42 Disc and car d management HD mode ¬ Rot ate the mode dial to s elect and then s elect the [ ] tab. STD mode ¬ Rot ate the mode dial to s elect . 1 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor . ≥ Finalization cannot be executed when using a battery . ≥ If the power supply stops whil e finalizing, the finalization will fail and the data may [...]

96 VQT1J42 Disc and card m anagement HD mode ¬ Rot ate the mode dial to s elect and then s elect the [ ] tab. STD mode ¬ Rot ate the mode dial to s elect . 1 Press th e MENU butto n, then select [D ISC SET UP] # [UN-FINALIZE] # [YES] and pres s the cursor button. 2 When th e confirmatio n message appears , select [YE S], then pr ess the cursor bu[...]

Disc and car d management 97 VQT1J42 Protecting a disc This is for protecting discs (write prot ection) when t hey are being ejected from this unit to prevent them from being form atted if they are inserted in other devices. Discs protected using this unit cannot be edit ed or used to record on other devices, but they can be used in the same way as[...]

98 VQT1J42 Disc and card m anagement ¬ Rot ate the mode dial to s elect or and then se lect the [ ] t ab. Press th e MENU butto n, then select [DISC SETUP] or [SETUP] # [AUTO PROTECT] # [ON] and pre ss the cursor button. ≥ This function’s default setting is [O N]. ≥ We recommend that the auto protect function is set to [ ON] in order to prev[...]

99 VQT1J42 Disc and car d management Displaying disc information Information such as the type of recorded disc, the number of recorded scenes, t he remaining space, whether or not t he disc is finalized etc. is displayed. HD mode ¬ Rot ate the mode dial to s elect and then s elect the [ ] tab. STD mode ¬ Rot ate the mode dial to s elect or . Pres[...]

100 VQT1J42 With ot he r product s With other product s Wa tching V ideo/Pictures on your TV The motion pictures and still pictures recorded on this unit can be played back on a TV screen. Connec t t hi s unit to a TV with one of the following terminals. An HDMI cable (optional) is required when connecting to an HDMI terminal of the TV . ¬ Differ [...]

With ot he r product s 101 VQT1J42 ≥ Use the A C adaptor to free yo u from worrying about t he battery running d own. 1 Connect this unit and a TV with the HDMI cable (optional). ≥ Use a HDMI cable (optional) A with the logo shown on above. 2 Set the mode dial to to turn on the power . 3 Select the video input on the TV th at this unit is conne[...]

102 VQT1J42 With ot he r product s ª About the settings when connecting wi th HDMI When this unit is connected to another device with a HDMI cable, the output setting on this unit can be changed. HDMI output res olution Y ou can switch the met hod to output the images. Press th e MENU butto n, then select [SETUP] > [HDMI RESOLUTION] desired i t[...]

With ot he r product s 103 VQT1J42 If you connect t his unit to a P anasonic TV compatible with E Z Sync ™ (HDA VI Control ™ ) with a HDMI cable, the following linked operations become possible. 1 Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV comp atible with EZ Sync with a H DMI cable (optional). ≥ Use a HDMI cable (optional) A with the logo shown on [...]

With ot he r product s 104 VQT1J42 5 Operate with the remote control for the TV . 1) Press the button up, down, left or right to select a scene or f ile to be played back, and then press the button in the center to set it. 2) Activate the operat ion icons that are displayed on TV screen wit h the remote control for the TV . A Operation icons B Disp[...]

With ot he r product s 105 VQT1J42 ≥ Use the A C adaptor to free yo u from worrying about t he battery running d own. 1 Connect this unit to a TV wit h the compone nt cable ( supplied) and the A V cable (supplied). A Component cable (supplied) B A V cable (supplied) ≥ Connect to terminals of the same color . ≥ The component terminal C is for [...]

With ot he r product s 106 VQT1J42 ª If the image or audio from this unit does not appear on the TV ≥ Check the connections. ≥ Check that t he plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥ Check the T V’ s input setting (in put switch). (For m ore information, please read the operating instructions for the TV .) ≥ If the images are not display[...]

With ot he r product s 107 VQT1J42 ª T o watch images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a re gular TV (4:3) When playing back motion pict ures 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 pic[...]

108 VQT1J42 With ot he r product s With Blu-ray Disc Player , DVD recorder , DVD player , computer et c. Do not insert D VD-R W , D VD-R or DVD-R DL discs that have not been finalized into a Blu-ray Disc Player , DVD recorder , DVD player , computer etc. Doing so could result i n an unusable di sc. Also, when inserting d iscs into a Blu-ray Disc Pl[...]

109 VQT1J42 With ot he r product s With a DVD recorder or video device ≥ Images are dubbe d in st andard p icture quality . ≥ Use the A C adaptor to free yo u from worrying about the battery running down. 1 Connect this unit and a video device. A A V cable (supplied) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. 2 Set the mode dial to to turn on[...]

11 0 VQT1J42 With ot he r product s With a printer (P ictBrid ge) T o print pictures by directly connecting this unit to the printer , us e a printer compatible with PictBridge. (Read the operating ins tructions for the printer . ) PictBridge is an indus try standard from the Camera & I maging Products Association (CI P A) for direct printing. [...]

111 VQT1J42 With ot he r product s 7 Sele ct th e p aper siz e settin g on [P AP ER SIZE] . [ST ANDARD]: Size specific to the printer [4 t 5 INCH]: L size [5 t 7 INCH]: 2L size [4 t 6 INCH]: P ostcard size [A4]: A4 size ≥ Y ou cannot set paper sizes not supported on the printer . 8 Select the layout setting on [P AGE LA YOUT]. [ST ANDARD]: Layout[...]

With a comp uter 11 2 VQT1J42 With a computer Before using with a computer * Compatible media are SD card and discs (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW , DVD-R and DVD-R DL). ≥ Be sure t o finalize all discs other t han DVD-RAM on t his unit before using them with a computer . ≥ Y ou cannot write data to a disc when this unit is con nected to a PC. Insert a m edi[...]

With a computer 11 3 VQT1J42 The following software applica tions are cont ained on the provided CD-ROM. ª HD Writer 2.0E for SX /SD Y ou can acquire data of motion pictures and still pict ures to t he hard disk of the computer , easily edit (split, merge, delete) the motion pictures, then write the data to an SD card or disc. ≥ Y ou cannot copy[...]

With a comp uter 11 4 VQT1J42 Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. Y ou (“Licensee”) are grant ed a license for the Softwa re defined in thi s End User Software Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the term s and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions o[...]

With a computer 11 5 VQT1J42 ≥ 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.) ≥ When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a computer , or w hen devices are c onnected through USB hubs or by using extension cabl es, proper operation is not[...]

With a comp uter 11 6 VQT1J42 ≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only . ≥ Operation is not guaranteed on comput ers that are not PC /A T co mpatible. ≥ Input is not supported in languages ot her than E nglish, French and Sp anish. ≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on all DVD drives. ≥ Discs recorded in A VCHD with this s of tware c[...]

11 7 VQT1J42 With a computer Installa tion When installing the software, log on to your computer as t he Administrator (or wit h a user name with equivalent authorizat ion) or with the user name fo r a standard user acc ount. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager . ) ≥ Before starting the install ation, close all the [...]

11 8 VQT1J42 With a comp uter 7 Click [Finish]. For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions. ≥ Y ou will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adob e Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions. Sele ct [ st art ] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [Pan asonic ] # [HD Write r 2. 0E] # [Op[...]

11 9 VQT1J42 With a computer Connection and recognition After the software applications are install ed, this unit must be connected to the computer and be correctly recognized by the computer . ≥ Connect after installing the software applications. ≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM if it is inserted in the comput er . (If t he [Setup M enu] screen is[...]

120 VQT1J42 With a comp uter When the unit is connected to a computer , it is recognized as an external drive. ª SD card driv e display ≥ [Removable Disk ] is displayed in [My Computer (Comput er)]. Example folder structure of an SD card: ≥ A VCHD format motion pict ure files ([00000.MTS] et c.) are saved in the [BDMV] folder . ≥ The motion [...]

121 VQT1J42 With a computer Example folder structu re of a DVD-RW (V ideo format) or DVD-R: ≥ DVD-Video format mo tion pictures are stored in the [VIDEO_TS] folder . * Depending on the maker of the disc an d the device used t o format it, the nam e displayed will differ . ª Copying your still pictures to your computer Card reader function (mass [...]

122 VQT1J42 With a comp uter Connect the unit to t he computer with a USB cabl e , selec t [PC C ONN E C T ( DISC ) ] o r [PC CONNECT (CARD)] on the USB f unction selection screen and then follow the steps below . ≥ With some co mputers including those made by NEC, the Device Manager may not be displayed if a mode that places restrictions on the [...]

123 VQT1J42 With a computer Using HD W riter 2.0E f or SX/ SD ≥ When using HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD 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 Adm inistrator , you cannot use the applications. ≥ When using HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD on Windows [...]

124 VQT1J42 With a comp uter ≥ After copying is c omplete, a messag e appears. If [Y es] is clicked, all the mot ion pictures and still pictures on the SD card will be deleted. ≥ If you switch from an SD card to a disc or a disc to an SD card, first dis connect and then reconnect the US B cable, click the [ Refresh] button and then select [PC C[...]

125 VQT1J42 With a computer ≥ The scenes from the selected one to the last one are played bac k on the full sc reen. ≥ Right click on the scr een and then select [S top] to stop playback . ª Converting dat a that was copied to the har d disk of th e computer to MPEG 2 format ≥ The images are in conventional standard quality . ≥ Y o u can r[...]

126 VQT1J42 With a comp uter 3 Insert the disc in a drive for writing, click and then sele ct the save destinatio n. 4 Click and th en select [DVD-V ideo (High quality)] or [DVD-V ideo (St andard quality)]. 5 Click the [S t art Copy] button. ≥ A confirmation m essage appears. Click [OK] and creating the DV D-video starts. ≥ It take s ti me to c[...]

With a computer 127 VQT1J42 If using a Macintosh ≥ Even if the s ystem requirements mentioned in t hese operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used. ≥ Apple, Mac OS is either registere d trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United S tates and/or other countries. ≥ PowerPC is a trademark of Internation[...]

128 VQT1J42 Others Others Menus and Indications HD mode recording menus / ª [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] ( l 74) [D.Z OOM ] ( l 62) [O.I.S .] ( l 69) [GUIDE LINES] ( l 70) [CLOCK SET] ( l 48) ª [VIDEO] [REC MODE] ( l 56) [F ADE COLO R] ( l 64 ) [WIND CU T] ( l 71) [ZOOM MI C] ( l 62) [MIC L EVEL] ( l 71) [H.SHOE MIC] ( l 131) [AGS] ( l 52) ª [PICTURE] [[...]

129 VQT1J42 Others STD mode recording menus ª [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] ( l 74) [GUIDE LINES] ( l 70) [REC MODE] ( l 56) [CLOCK SET] ( l 48) ª [ADV ANCED ] [D.Z OOM ] ( l 62) [O.I.S .] ( l 69) [F ADE COLO R] ( l 64 ) [REC L A M P] ( l 131) [WIND CU T] ( l 71) [ZOOM MI C] ( l 62) [H.SHOE MIC] ( l 131) ª [DISC SETUP] [FORMA T D ISC] ( l 93) [INF O RMA [...]

130 VQT1J42 Others ª [SETUP] [FORMA T CARD] ( l 94) [DISPLA Y] ( l 131) [DA TE/T I ME] ( l 49) [DA TE FORMA T ] ( l 49) [PO WER SA VE] ( l 131) [BEEP SOUND] ( l 132) [LCD SET] ( l 49) [EVF SET ] ( l 49) [COMPONENT OUT] ( l 105) [HDMI RESOLUTION] ( l 102) [EZ Sync] ( l 103) [TV ASPECT ] ( l 107) ª [LANGUAGE] ( l 46) HD mode playback menus ( s till[...]

131 VQT1J42 Others STD mode p layback menu s ( motion pict ure playback) ª [PLA Y SET UP] [PLA Y MODE] ( l 83) [RESUME PLA Y] ( l 83) ª [EDIT SCENE] [DIVIDE] ( l 87) [DEL ETE] ( l 86) ª [DISC SETUP] [FINALIZE] ( l 94) [UN-FINALIZE] ( l 96) [DISC PROTECT] ( l 98) [FORMA T D ISC] ( l 93) [INF O RMA TION ] ( l 99) ª [SETUP] [DISPLA Y] ( l 131) [DA[...]

132 VQT1J42 Others ≥ In the following ca ses, the unit m ay not turn of f even when you set this to [5 MI NUTES]. j When using the AC adaptor j When connecting the unit to a computer or printer via the US B cable j When PRE-REC is used ª [BEEP SOUND] This allows operations such as starting and ending recording to be signaled by a beep. When [OFF[...]

133 VQT1J42 Others Soft skin mode T ele m acro / Fade (White), Fade (Black) MagicPix funct ion / Zoom mi crophone Wind noise reduction External microphone supporting the s mart accessory shoe External microphone supporting the s mart accessory shoe (LO W CU T) Microphone level Zebra display HG m ode HN mode HE mode XP mode SP mode LP mode 5 S port [...]

134 VQT1J42 Others ª Playba ck indicatio ns Motion picture playback Still picture pl ayback ª PC connection indications ª Confirmatory indications 1 Playback ; Pause 5 , / 6 , Fast forward/rewind playback 7 / 8 Last/first scene paused 9 / : Skip playback D / E Slow motion playback ;1 / 2; Frame-by-frame playback 0h00m00s Playback time Play mode [...]

Others 135 VQT1J42 Messages CANNOT RECORD. Data writing t o the disc or SD card has failed. NO DA T A. There are no images recorded on the disc or SD card. If this message appears although dat a is recorded on the SD card, the condition of the card is probably not stable. T urn off the power and then turn it on again. CANNOT BE USED DUE TO INCOMP A[...]

Others 136 VQT1J42 CANNOT READ DISC. PLEASE C H EC K CONDITION OF DISC. There are scratc hes or dirt on t he recording/playback side of the disc. If there is dirt on the disc, use a sof t cloth to wipe it. ( l 30) I f the disc is scratched, insert a new one. CHECK CARD. This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognized by the unit. THIS CARD C[...]

Others 137 VQT1J42 It is possible that t he system cannot complete writing of a file normally when, for example, power is turned off f or some reason during recording or editing. If faulty management information is found when a disc or an SD c ard is accessed, the following message may appear . (Repairing may take t ime depending on the error .) ¬[...]

Others 138 VQT1J42 Functions that cannot be used simultaneously Some funct i ons in this un it are disab le d or cannot be sel ected due to t he unit ’ s specificati ons. The t able bel ow shows examples o f functi ons restri cted by vari ous condition s. Functions C onditio ns which disa ble the functi ons Backlight compensation ≥ When the Mag[...]

Others 139 VQT1J42 Frequently asked questions What kind o f discs can be u sed? DVD-RAM, DVD-RW , DVD-R and DVD-R DL can be used if they are 8 cm (3 q ) bare discs. ( l 24) Can discs with a cartridge be used? They can be used if the cartridge is removed. Can double sided discs be used? They can be used. However you cannot record or play continuousl[...]

Others 140 VQT1J42 T roubleshooting ª Unit operations Problem C heck point s This un it can no t be turne d on. ≥ Is the battery fully charged? # Charge the battery us ing the AC adaptor . ( l 31) ≥ The battery pr otection circuit may have operated. Attach the bat tery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. If the unit still cannot be used, th[...]

Others 141 VQT1J42 Problem C heck point s This un it can no t be opera ted th ough it is turne d on. This unit do es not operate normally . ≥ The unit cannot be operated unless you ope n the LCD m onitor or extend the viewfinder . ≥ Press the RE SET button. ( l 145) If no rmal conditions are not restored yet, re move the battery or AC adaptor ,[...]

Others 142 VQT1J42 Problem C heck point s The disc cannot be read. ≥ Are there fingerprints or dirt on the surface of the disc? # If there are fingerprints or dirt on the disc, wipe t hem off. ( l 30) Recording does not start althoug h power is suppl ied to t his u nit and the disc or S D card is correctly inserted. ≥ (HD mode) Has the DVD-RW ,[...]

Others 143 VQT1J42 Problem C heck point s Recorded still pictures are not clear . ≥ Are you trying to record small or f inely detailed object s with [PICT .QUA L IT Y] set at [ ]? # If you try t o record small or f inely detailed objects with [PICT .QUALITY] set at [ ], the images may break up into a mosa i c -l i ke patt e r n. Recor d w it h [P[...]

Others 144 VQT1J42 Problem C heck point s Even if a d isc or an SD card is formatted, it cannot be used. ≥ Either this unit or the disc or SD card may be damaged. Please consult a dealer . Use an SD card from 8 MB to 8 GB with this unit. If the SD ca rd is in s e r t e d in thi s un it, it is n ot recognized. ≥ Is the SD card formatted on a com[...]

Others 145 VQT1J42 ª When connected t o another device Problem C heck point s “PUSH THE RESET SWITCH.” or “CHECK THE DI SC AFTER PUSH ING THE RES ET SWITCH T O REP AIR THE DISC.” is displayed. ≥ Is the disc scratched or dirty? # After using the following method to restart the unit, eject the disc and clean it. ( l 30) If there are sc rat[...]

Others 146 VQT1J42 ª With a co mputer Problem C heck point s Even if conn ected by the USB cab le, this uni t is not reco gnized by t he computer . ≥ Is the AC adaptor connected? # Use the A C adaptor when connecti ng this unit and a computer . ≥ Select another USB terminal on t he computer . ≥ Check the operating environment. ( l 1 15) ≥ [...]

Others 147 VQT1J42 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 bac k continuously depends on the playback unit. Depending on the unit used, the im ages ma[...]

Others 148 VQT1J42 ª When P RE-REC was used for r ecording 1 Normal recording 2 PRE-REC recording A The picture mom entaril y stops at the end of the last scene that was r ecorded normally before PRE-REC recording. ª When the recording mode was changed from HN/HE to HG or f rom HG to HN/HE A The picture mom entaril y stops where the scenes switch[...]

Others 149 VQT1J42 e.g. 2: Wh en reco rdi n g agai n after ha ving dele ted th e last scen e. 1 Scene to be deleted 2 A new scen e is recorded here . A The image w ill be still for several seconds wherever a sc ene was deleted. B The images of consecutive scenes where they are no deletions are playe d back smoothly one after another . ª When edit [...]

Others 150 VQT1J42 e.g. 2: Whe n deleting sc enes was init iated by HD Writer 2.0E for SX/ SD When a sc ene is deleted, the images m ay be still for sev eral seconds where that scene was delete d. e.g. 3: Whe n merging sce nes was initiated by HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD Wherever scenes are merged, the images may be still for sev eral seconds where t [...]

151 VQT1J42 Others Cautions for use ≥ The unit, disc and SD card become warm after long operation, but this is not a malfunction. Keep the High Def ini tion Vi de o Camera a s far away as po ssible from electromagneti c equipment (such as microwave ovens, T Vs, video games etc.). ≥ If you use the High Definition V ideo Camera on top of or near [...]

152 VQT1J42 Others ≥ In certain situations, continuous use could cause the u nit to overheat and caus e a malfunction. Such use is strongly discouraged. When you are not going to use th e unit for an extended time. ≥ When storing t he unit in a cupboard or cabinet, it is recommended that you place a desiccant (silica gel) in wit h it. The batte[...]

153 VQT1J42 Others ≥ If there is dust, a scratch, or d irt on disc or if it is wa rped, t he foll owing phe nomena may occur: j Block noise in playback image j Momentary stop of playback image j Sound interrupted dur ing playback, or abnormal sound j [ ] appears f or thumbnail displays j Disc cannot correctly be recognized j Delay between v ideo [...]

154 VQT1J42 Others When condensation forms on the unit, the lens will cloud up and the unit may not work properly . Make every effort to ensure that conde nsation does not form. If it does form, take t he actions described below . Causes of condensation Condensation takes place when the ambient temperature or humidity is changed as follows . ≥ Wh[...]

155 VQT1J42 Others Outside of the effective range of automatic white balance adjustment, the image will become reddish or bluish. E ven within the effective range of automatic w hite balance adjustment, the automatic white balance adjus tment may not function properly if the re is more than on e light source. For light outside the functional automa[...]

Others 156 VQT1J42 Specificat ions High Defi nition V ideo Cam er a Information for your safety Power s ource: Power cons um pt ion: DC 9.3 V (When us ing AC adaptor)/7.2 V (W hen using battery) Recording 10.2 W Signal system HD mode: 1080/60i STD mode: 525/60i Recording format HD mode: Motion picture: A V CHD format compliant S till picture: JPEG [...]

Others 157 VQT1J42 Motion pictur es USB Card reader/writer function (No copyright pr otection support) Hi-S peed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal T ype m iniB PictBridge-compliant Flash Available range: Approx. 1 m to 2.5 m ( 3.3 feet to 8.2 feet) Dim ensio ns 83.5 mm (W) k 93.5 m m (H) k 151.5 mm ( D) [3.30 z (W) k 3.70 z (H) k 6.00 z (D)] (excluding p[...]

Others 158 VQT1J42 St ill pict ures AC adaptor Information for your safety Battery pack Information for your safety S pec ifications may change without prior notice. Audio compression Dolby Digital (Dolby AC3) /2 ch Recor ding medi a SD Memory C ard: 8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/128 MB/256 MB/512 MB /1 GB/2 GB (F A T 12 and F A T16 format c orresponding)[...]

Others 159 VQT1J42 Others Optional ac cessories Accessory No. Figur e Description LM-AF30U 8 cm (3 z ) DV D-RAM (single sid ed) LM-AF60U 8 cm (3 z ) DV D-RAM (double sid ed) LM-RW30U 8 cm (3 z ) DV D-RW (single sided) LM-RW60U 8 cm (3 z ) DV D-RW (double sided) LM-RF30V 8 cm (3 z ) DVD-R (single sided) LM-RF60V 8 cm (3 z ) DVD-R (double sided) LM-R[...]

Others 160 VQT1J42 *1 Please refer to page 32 concerning the battery charging time and available recording time. *2 The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) i s necessary . NOTE: Accessories and/or mod el numbers may vary b y country . Please consult yo ur local dealer . Accessory No. Figur e Description VW-T3714H Tele Conversion Lens VW-W370[...]

Others 161 VQT1J42 Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories. T O OBT AIN ANY OF OUR ACCESSORIES Y OU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT Y OUR LOCAL P ANASONIC DEALER OR CALL P ANASONIC’S ACCESSOR Y ORDER LINE A T 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F , P A CIFIC TIM[...]

Others 162 VQT1J42 Request for Servic e Notice (USA O nly) Request f or Ser vice Notice: Please photocop y this f or m when making a request f or ser vice notice, in the unlikely e vent this product needs ser vice. • Please include your pr oof of purchase. (F ailure to do so will delay y our repair .) • T o fur ther speed your repair , please p[...]

Others 163 VQT1J42 Limited W arranty (For USA Customers) Panasonic Video Products Limited Warranty Product Camcorder DVD/VCR Deck, A/V Mixer TV/VCR, TV/DVD, TV/DVD/VCR Combination TV/HDR Combination Rechargeable Batteries (in exchange for defective item) Tape (in exchange for defective item) Memory Cards (in exchange for defective item) Labor Ninet[...]

Others 164 VQT1J42 Customer Services Director y Service in Canada: As per Sevicenter listed in Canadian warranty information l 165. 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://ww[...]

Others 165 VQT1J42 Wa rranty (For Cana dian Custo mers) Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 P ANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED W ARRANTY 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 orig[...]

166 VQT1J42 Others Others Index ∫ A A/V terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 105, 106 AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 35, 152 Accessory shoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Ape rtu r e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Auto fo cu s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

167 VQT1J42 Others ∫ P Pick u p len s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 PictB rid g e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 10 Pictu r e q ua l i ty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Playing back motion pictures by date . . . . . . 83 POWER LCD EXTRA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Pow [...]

168 VQT1J42 Others Others Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Guía española para el uso rápido ª Carga de la batería 1 Cone cte e l cab le d e CA al adaptador de CA y a la toma de CA. 2 Instale la batería en el compartimiento aline ando la marca y , luego , con éctela de forma segura . ª Inst alación de la batería Empuje la batería cont ra el compa[...]

169 VQT1J42 Others ª Insertar/extrae r un disco 1 Unir la ba tería o conectar el adapta dor de CA. 2 Deslice la palanca DISC EJECT una vez y luego suélt ela. 3 Abra la tap a de l comp artimiento del disco c on la mano e inserte/ extraiga el disco. 4 Presione la sección de la t apa del compartimiento del dis co marcada PUSH CLOSE para cerrar l a[...]

170 VQT1J42 Others ª Utilice una tarjet a SD p ar a grabar imágenes fij as (Imágenes J PEG) 1 Gire el disco del mo do p ara seleccio nar . 2 Pulse el botón PHOT O SHOT hast a la mit ad pa ra ajust ar el enfoque. (Sólo p ara enfoque automático) 3 Pulse el botón PHOT O SHOT a tope para tomar la imagen. ª Reproducción de imágenes en movimien[...]

171 VQT1J42 Others ª Reprodu cción de imágenes fijas (Imá gen es JPEG) en un a tar jet a SD 1 Gire el disco del mo do p ara seleccio nar . 2 Pulse e l cursor ha cia arriba y luego ha cia la derech a p ara seleccio nar la ficha [ ]. A Ficha de reproducción de imágenes fija 3 Seleccione el archivo que desea reproducir . 4 Pulse e l botón curso[...]

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