Panasonic HDCZ10000P, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...l No HDC Z10000P Before connecting operating or adjusting this product please read the instructions completely VQT3U98 For USA and Puerto Rico assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo ...

Page 2: ...SER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL 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 Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased Fr...

Page 3: ...se the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 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...

Page 4: ...f the AC supply and the rated current of the battery charger Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adaptor or AC cord set The unit should be installed near an accessible AC power outlet with the power cord connected directly to it To completely disconnect power from the unit unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet Batteries 1 Battery pack Lit...

Page 5: ...d by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Product Location High Definition Video Camera Bottom AC adaptor Bottom Battery charger Bottom For USA California only This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate A lithium ion battery that...

Page 6: ... 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 m...

Page 7: ...he 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 You...

Page 8: ...anasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly Likewise the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is made to the unit Cards that you can use with this unit SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card and...

Page 9: ...ion 48 Ring zoom 48 Image Stabilizer Function 50 Focus 51 White Balance 52 Iris adjustment 54 Manual shutter speed 56 Audio Input 57 Microphone setup 57 Audio recording 58 Switching Audio Input 58 Adjusting the audio input level 61 Counter display 63 Setting the Time Code 64 Setting the User Information 65 Setting the Recording Counter 66 USER button 67 Setting the USER button 67 Using the USER bu...

Page 10: ...g the Menu 110 Camera Setup 110 Recording Setup 115 Switch and display setting 122 Other Functions 127 Video Setup 131 Picture Setup 131 Display Indications 132 Messages 134 Others Troubleshooting 135 About recovery 139 Cautions for use 140 About copyright 146 Recording modes approximate recordable time 147 Approximate number of recordable pictures 148 Specifications 149 Optional accessories 153 A...

Page 11: ...swallowing Accessories Battery pack CGA D54 Battery charger DE A88B AC adaptor VSK0725 AC cable for AC adaptor K2CB2CB00022 AC cable for Battery charger K2CA2CA00025 Eye cup VMG2030 Remote control Battery built in N2QAEC000024 Stylus pen VGQ0C14 CD ROM Software USB cable K2KYYYY00141 AV multi cable K1HY12YY0008 Lens cap VYK5H20 VYC1083 Microphone holder VYC1079 INPUT terminal cap 2 caps VJF1468 VY...

Page 12: ... possible to adjust the covergence point with the remote control connected optional Operations on the remote control optional will be given priority CAM REMOTE 3 5 mm 0 14 q mini jack It is possible to adjust the focus or iris with the remote control connected optional It is not possible to use the remote control optional in the Intelligent Auto Mode ZOOM S S 2 5 mm 0 1 q super mini jack It is pos...

Page 13: ...ring l 51 30 Zoom ring l 48 31 Iris ring l 54 32 Convergence dial CONV l 40 33 3D guide button 3D GUIDE l 41 34 Iris auto Manual button IRIS A M l 54 35 Focus auto Manual button FOCUS A M l 51 36 Optical image stabilizer button O I S l 50 37 White balance button W B l 52 38 Zebra button ZEBRA l 76 39 Color Bar Screen button BARS l 76 40 Menu button MENU l 30 41 Display Mode check button DISP MODE ...

Page 14: ... 23 58 Card slot 1 left Card slot 2 right l 23 59 Access lamp card 2 l 23 60 HDMI connector HDMI l 88 61 AV multi connector AV MULTI l 88 109 Use the AV multi cable only the supplied cable 62 USB terminal USB 2 0 l 102 107 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 45 44 46 54 55 56 58 59 57 60 61 62 Due to limitations in LCD production technology there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen Ho...

Page 15: ...onal to the microphone holder attchment part use the supplied microphone holder and microphone holder adaptor The microphone holder is set up so that a 21 mm 0 83 q external microphone can be attached Check in advance whether the microphone you wish to use can be attached 1 2 Flip the belt cover and the belt 3 Adjust the length 4 5 Replace the belt A Notch B Protrusion C Microphone holder adaptor ...

Page 16: ... 16UNC screws Use the size that matches the diameter of the tripod s fixing screw If you attach a tripod which has 5 5 mm 0 22 q screw or larger it may damage this unit Attaching the lens cap Protect the lens surface with the lens cap while the unit is not used Attaching the INPUT terminal cap Attach the INPUT terminal cap while the audio input terminals 1 2 XLR 3 pin is not used A Tripod receptac...

Page 17: ...e in some markets Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack To ensure that safe products are used...

Page 18: ...ated for the battery charger 2 Insert the battery into the battery charger by aligning the arrows We recommend using Panasonic batteries l 11 20 153 If you use other batteries we cannot guarantee the quality of this product Do not heat or expose to flame Do not leave the battery ies in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed When this unit i...

Page 19: ...ection shown in the figure Removing the battery Make sure that the power switch is set to OFF and the status indicator is turned off and then remove by holding onto it taking care not to drop l 24 While pushing the PUSH button remove the battery Insert the battery until it clicks and locks ...

Page 20: ...er use or charging This is not a malfunction Battery model number Voltage Capacity minimum Charging time 3D 2D Recording Mode Recording format Maximum continuously recordable time Actual recordable time Supplied battery CGA D54 optional 7 2 V 5400 mAh 5 h 30 min 3D Recording Mode 1080 60i 4 h 25 min 4 h 2 h 45 min 2 h 30 min 1080 30p 4 h 35 min 4 h 10 min 2 h 50 min 2 h 35 min 1080 24p 4 h 55 min ...

Page 21: ...ble from other equipment with this unit A AC cable K2CB2CB00022 supplied Insert the plugs as far as they will go 1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet Use the AC cable K2CB2CB00022 supplied dedicated for the AC adaptor 2 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input terminal DC IN Removing the AC adaptor Make sure to set the power switch to OFF and the status indicator is turned off ...

Page 22: ...he SD Memory Card 32 MB or less cannot be used for the motion picture recording 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications When the write protect switch A on SD card is locked no recording deletion or editing will be possible on the card Keep the Memory Card out of reach of chi...

Page 23: ...emove the SD card jTurn the unit off jInsert and remove the USB cable jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock Performing the above while the lamp is on may result in damage to data SD card or this unit Do not expose the terminals of the SD card to water dirt or dust Do not place SD cards in the following areas jIn direct sunlight jIn very dusty or humid areas jNear a heater jLocations susceptible ...

Page 24: ... activated set the power switch to OFF once and then to ON again l 128 Change the mode to recording or playback Operate the mode switch to change the mode to or Preparation Turning the unit on off Preparation Selecting a mode Recording Mode l 36 45 Playback Mode l 79 To turn off the unit Set the power switch to OFF while pressing the lock release button The status indicator goes off C Mode switch ...

Page 25: ...n the figure Hold the LCD monitor extract part A when pulling out 2 Rotate to the position that is easy to view To retract the LCD monitor Retract as shown in the figure with the LCD facing downward Range of rotation of the LCD monitor It can rotate up to 270o B towards the lens Preparation Using the LCD monitor Viewfinder There are differences in the way that different people experience 3D images...

Page 26: ...creen About the operation icons These icons are used to switch the menu and thumbnail display page for item selection and setting etc Touch to return to the previous screen such as when setting menus Do not touch the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips such as ball point pens Perform the touch screen calibration when the touch is not recognized or wrong location is recognized Perform the touch scre...

Page 27: ...D is set to ON automatically Recordable time with the battery is shortened when the LCD is made brighter It adjusts brightness and color density on the LCD monitor 1 Select the menu l 30 2 Touch the desired setting item 3 Touch to adjust settings 4 Touch ENTER Touch EXIT to exit the menu screen POWER LCD SW DISP SETUP POWER LCD ON LCD SET SW DISP SETUP LCD SET YES COLOR Color level of the LCD moni...

Page 28: ...e switched Select the menu l 30 The recording images or playback images on the viewfinder can be selected between color black and white Select the menu l 30 Recording yourself Change the mode to Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side Displaying during the recording yourself can be switched by setting SELF SHOOT l 126 Only some indications will appear on the screen when the SELF SHOOT is set ...

Page 29: ...tery If the time display becomes the built in lithium battery needs to be charged To recharge the built in lithium battery connect the AC adaptor or attach the battery to this unit 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 unit is off Display method of clock can be changed by sett...

Page 30: ... button 2 Touch the top menu A 3 Touch the submenu B Next Previous page can be displayed by touching 4 Touch the desired item to enter the setting 5 Touch EXIT to exit the menu setting Preparation Using the menu screen MENU MENU ...

Page 31: ... W VOL 8 Recording start stop button START STOP 9 Date time button DATE TIME l 124 10 Menu button MENU 11 OK button OK l 32 means that these buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the unit Preparation Using with the wireless remote control OTHER FUNCTION REMOTE CONTROL ON MENU SEARCH STILL ADV STILL ADV SEARCH VOL DATE TIME START STOP EXT DISPLAY PLAY STOP OK SKIP SKIP...

Page 32: ...ons thumbnail display etc can be operated Wherever you can touch with your finger can be operated by the wireless remote control Excluding some functions 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 Replace battery with Panasonic PAR...

Page 33: ...ng Put your hand through the grip belt and hold the unit with both hands Recording from a high position Low angle recording For easier low angle recording the sub recording start stop button and the sub zoom lever can be used Recording Before recording ...

Page 34: ... not cover the cooling fan inlet with your hand etc Formatting cards If you use the SD cards for the first time for recording with this unit format the cards Please be aware that if a medium is formatted then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored Back up important data on a PC disc etc l 93 When using two SD cards format both SD cards 1 Select the menu 2 Touch S...

Page 35: ...ures or still pictures 1 Select the menu 2 Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures The media is selected separately to motion pictures or still pictures is highlighted in yellow 3 Touch ENTER Recording Selecting a media to record SW DISP SETUP MEDIA SELECT YES MENU ...

Page 36: ...d while checking the 3D video when the LCD monitor is used 1 Change the mode to Extract the LCD monitor 2 Select the menu appears when 3D 2D REC MODE is set to 3D 3 Press the recording start stop button C to start recording Recording is stopped if pressed the recording start stop button again Recording Recording motion pictures RECORD SETUP 3D 2D REC MODE desired setting 3D You can record with 3D ...

Page 37: ...ss than above in following cases jIf you change 3D 2D REC MODE or REC FORMAT jDuring the interval recording jIf you change MIC SETUP or AUDIO REC l 57 58 Please refer to page 147 about approximate recordable time When in 3D Recording Mode When in 2D Recording Mode TC 00 00 00 00 Counter display l 63 White Media where the motion picture is recorded l 35 R 1h20m Approximate remaining recordable time...

Page 38: ...D video It is not always possible to play back motion pictures recorded with the recording format set to AVCHD 3D on AVCHD 3D compatible equipment on AVCHD compatible equipment In such a case play back on this unit instead When motion picture is recorded in AVCHD Progressive format Only motion pictures recorded with the recording format set to AVCHD Progressive are supported by AVCHD Progressive c...

Page 39: ... an image that is effective as 3D video It is also recommended to adjust the convergence point again when the distance between this unit and the subject is changed significantly 1 Display the convergence To ensure that the 3D image can be safely viewed pay attention to the following points when adjusting the convergence point The image may cause tiredness or discomfort when adjustment of the conve...

Page 40: ... subjects without worrying about convergence l 73 Optimal distance range for subject at Convergence Reset This is the target when the 3D GUIDE is set to MODE1 l 41 To adjust the convergence point with MIX display Images from the left and right lenses are displayed overlapping when the 3D display is set to MIX display Adjust the convergence point so the outlines of the subject to be the reference p...

Page 41: ... accordance with the screen size assumed for playback when the 3D GUIDE is set Set 3D 2D REC MODE to 3D l 36 1 Select the menu Color of the 3D in the 3D guide display will be as following j MODE1 3D White j MODE2 3D Green 2 Touch EXIT to complete the setting SW DISP SETUP 3D GUIDE desired setting MODE1 When supposing the screen size to playback to be 77q or smaller MODE2 When the screen size for p...

Page 42: ...is out of the range of the 3D guide display the 3D guide display is displayed in red Move the unit and change the position and angle of view with respect to the subject adjust the convergence dial so as to keep within the range of the 3D guide display The 3D guide display may be displayed in red more when the 3D GUIDE is set to MODE2 It may display duplicated display strangely or may not produce 3...

Page 43: ...or a zoom operation after adjustment readjust the viewing angle It will return to default setting in following cases jIf you turn the unit off jIf you change 3D 2D REC MODE or REC FORMAT Vertical position adjustment 1 Touch to adjust settings It will return to default setting when Reset is touched 2 Touch ENTER OTHER FUNCTION 3D FINE YES VERTICAL ALIGN The images from the left and right lenses are...

Page 44: ...use following functions of the USER button when 3D recording or adjusting the convergence point Please refer to page 67 for details about setting the USER buttons r To focus on a close subject s To focus on a faraway subject r Brighten the image s Darken the image USER button function Effect R image l 72 Image displayed on the screen is switched to the image from the right lens when the 3D display...

Page 45: ... Simultaneous recording Using a tripod is recommended when recording still pictures in dark places because the shutter speed becomes slow If simultaneous recording is used while recording a motion picture the remaining recordable time will shorten If the unit is turned off or the mode switch operated the remaining recordable time may lengthen The 16 9 still pictures recorded using this unit may be...

Page 46: ...depending on the recording conditions such as when faces are of certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used Recording Intelligent Auto Mode Manual Mode Mode Effect Portrait Faces are detected and focused automatically and the brightness is adjusted so it is recorded clearly Scenery The whole landscape will be recorded vividly without whiting out the background sky which may be v...

Page 47: ... effective range of Automatic White Balance adjustment on this unit 2 Blue sky 3 Cloudy sky rain 4 Sunlight 5 White fluorescent lamp 6 Halogen light bulb 7 Incandescent light bulb 8 Sunrise or sunset 9 Candlelight If the Automatic White Balance is not functioning normally adjust the White Balance manually l 52 Auto Focus The unit focuses automatically Auto Focus does not work correctly in the foll...

Page 48: ...f Z00 to Z99 The value gets larger when zoomed in and the value gets smaller when zoomed out 99 is displayed during the i Zoom Ring zoom Zoom operation can be done using the zoom ring Recording Zoom in out function Zoom ring A Zoom by rotating the ring A side Wide angle recording zoom out B side Close up recording zoom in Zoom lever Sub zoom lever T side Close up recording zoom in W side Wide angl...

Page 49: ...oximately 1 2 m 3 9 feet or further when the zoom magnification is at its maximum It can be focused approximately 30 cm 0 98 feet or further in 3D Recording Mode and approximately 3 5 cm 1 4 q or further in 2D Recording Mode when the zoom magnification is set to 1k The image may wiggle horizontally when zoomed during the 3D Recording Mode This is because the convergence point is controlled in comb...

Page 50: ...cording while walking or holding the unit and recording a distant subject with zoom This function s default setting is ON This cannot be set when Optical Image Stabilizer is set to setting canceled Stabilization may not be possible under strong shaking conditions When recording with a tripod we recommend that you set the image stabilizer to setting canceled Recording Image Stabilizer Function RECO...

Page 51: ...he iA MANU switch When the distance to the subject approaches within 1 m 3 3 feet approx the camera switches to the macro range and or The camera may switch to the macro range even when the distance to the subject is 1 m 3 3 feet or more depending on the subject Depending on the zoom magnification this unit may fail to switch to the macro range or go to a non displayed focus value When you perform...

Page 52: ...urn to auto setting either set to ATW or set to Intelligent Auto Mode by switching the iA MANU switch ATW and ATW Lock can also be set to the USER button l 67 It is set to ATW when 3D 2D REC MODE is set to 3D Recording White Balance Icon Mode Settings ATW It will automatically adjust in accordance with the recording condition ATW Lock It will lock the setting for ATW P3 2k Preset value for studio ...

Page 53: ...nd holding the W B button Setting is completed when the screen goes black momentarily and BB SET OK is displayed When the White Balance Black Balance cannot be performed an error message WB SET NG or BB SET NG is displayed on the screen In such case use other mode The contents previously set are maintained in the Ach Bch Perform the setting again when the recording condition has changed To finely ...

Page 54: ...image Value closer to 30dB brighten the image When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than OPEN it changes to the gain value To return to Auto Iris Mode press the IRIS A M button If the gain value is increased the noise on the screen increases Depending on the zoom magnification there are iris values that are not displayed When the 3D 2D REC MODE setting is changed this unit goes into standard...

Page 55: ...anual Iris Please refer to page 67 for details about setting the USER button CAMERA SETUP AUTO IRIS LEVEL USER button function Effect Backlight Compensation l 69 Switches to automatic iris control to compensate the backlight This will brighten the image on the screen to prevent getting dark when a backlight is hitting the subject from the back Spotlight l 70 Switches to automatic iris control for ...

Page 56: ... to 1080 24p The shutter speed closer to 1 2000 is faster You may see a band of light around an object that is shining very bright or highly reflective During normal playback image movement may not look smooth If you record an extremely bright object or record under indoor lighting color and screen brightness may change or a horizontal line may appear on the screen Perform following operation in s...

Page 57: ...ything other than 0dB it becomes impossible to select FOCUS MIC l 121 Display of the audio level meter will change depending on the settings l 133 Recording Audio Input RECORD SETUP MIC SETUP desired setting SURROUND Sound is recorded with 5 1 ch surround microphone ZOOM MIC Sound is recorded with 5 1 ch surround microphone changing the directionality in conjunction with the zoom operation Sounds ...

Page 58: ...orded with the built in microphone 5 1 ch when the MIC SETUP is set to anything other than 2ch When MIC SETUP is set to 2ch audio is recorded with the built in microphone 2 ch when the CH1 switch is set to INT L and the CH2 switch is set to INT R RECORD SETUP AUDIO REC desired setting Records in Dolby Digital LPCM Records in uncompressed LPCM MENU INPUT1 MIC LINE OFF ON 48V INPUT2 MIC LINE OFF ON ...

Page 59: ... to audio input terminals 1 2 XLR 3 pin OFF No power supply for audio input terminals 1 2 XLR 3 pin 4 Use the CH1 switch to select the input signal to be recorded to audio channel 1 INT L Audio from the built in microphone L left ch is recorded to audio channel 1 INPUT1 Audio from a device connected to audio input terminal 1 XLR 3 pin is recorded to channel 1 INPUT2 Audio from a device connected t...

Page 60: ...motion picture is recorded without switching Set INPUT1 2 48V switches to OFF if you connect equipment not compatible with 48 V You can damage this unit or such equipment if you leave the setting at ON This unit is turned off when a problem occurs with the 48 V power supply The battery will discharge faster if you use a phantom microphone When inputting the external microphone signal to audio chan...

Page 61: ...put level so that the last 2 bars of the gain value are not red Otherwise the sound is distorted Select a lower setting for microphone input level 3 Touch ENTER to set the microphone input level and then touch EXIT is displayed on the recording screen when the ALC is turned on When MIC SETUP is ZOOM MIC the volume will be different depending on the zoom rate You cannot record with the audio comple...

Page 62: ...y the operation icons and touch l 78 2 Touch to adjust settings 3 Touch to complete the setting Adjusting the input level of the built in microphone 2 ch external microphone or audio device Set MIC SETUP to 2ch l 57 Adjust the input level operating the Audio control knobs CH1 CH2 Adjust confirming the audio level meter CH2 CH1 A Audio control knobs CH1 CH2 B Audio level meter C 12 dB D 0 dB ...

Page 63: ...ng of the TC MODE l 64 User Information l 65 UB 00 00 00 00 Recording Counter l 66 In Recording Mode 00 00 00 or SCN 00 00 00 In Playback Mode SCN 00 00 00 In Recording Mode display will change depending on the setting of the REC COUNTER l 66 In Playback Mode display will return to SCN 00 00 00 for each scene COUNTER COUNTER button Each time you press the button the counter display changes Time Co...

Page 64: ...y occur when the playback mode is switched when the REC FORMAT is set to 1080 24p It is automatically set to FREE RUN when it is set to PRE REC The time code will reset when the built in lithium battery is exhausted when it is set to FREE RUN Recording format Frame 1080 60p 1080 60i 1080 30p PH HA HE 0 to 29 1080 24p 0 to 23 TC MODE RECORD SETUP TC MODE desired setting DF Time code is compensated ...

Page 65: ...d Set the frame to 00 or value that is multiple of 4 when the REC FORMAT is set to 1080 24p The time code that is recorded will shift when other values are set Setting the User Information Eight digit hexadecimal alphanumeric can be entered and displayed as a memo information such as dates control numbers etc into the User Information UB 00 00 00 00 You can set the User Information 1 Select the me...

Page 66: ...he counting method during the recording To reset the Recording Counter for the Recording Mode The Recording Counter will be set to 00 00 00 when the RESET button is pressed while displaying the counter REC COUNTER SW DISP SETUP REC COUNTER desired setting TOTAL The count continues to increase until the Recording Counter is resetted SCENE Resets the Recording Counter at start of recording Counts th...

Page 67: ...en assigned to USER1 button 3 Touch the item to register For the functions of the USER button that can be registered refer to page 69 Touch INH Inhibit if not registering Next Previous page can be displayed by touching To continuously set other USER buttons repeat steps 2 3 4 Touch EXIT to complete the setting There are some functions that cannot be used depending on the position of the mode switc...

Page 68: ... 71 jPlayback parallax adjustment l 71 j3D Display l 72 jRecording Check l 73 jLast Scene Delete l 74 j3D video output selection l 74 Switch display not display of the USER buttons Display not display of the USER button icons in the LCD monitor can be switched Check the setting of the USER buttons To check the settings of the USER buttons USER1 to USER3 in the recording screen press and hold on th...

Page 69: ...image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject appears when it is set It will return to standard Auto Iris Mode when it is canceled l 54 Icon Item Function P AF 1 PUSH AF Push AF B Light 1 BACKLIGHT Backlight Compensation S Light 1 SPOTLIGHT Spotlight B FD 1 BLACK FADE Black Fade W FD 1 WHITE FADE White Fade ATW 1 ATW ATW ATW L 1 ATW LOCK ATW Lock FA 1 FA Focus Assist D ZM 1 D ZOOM Digit...

Page 70: ...r when 3D display is set to MIX display l 72 The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black Fade in fade out effect white can be added to the video and audio that is being recorded Press USER button or touch USER button icon in the recording screen Fade out will start and fade in will start after completing the fade out It will fade out when the button is pressed and held and fade in...

Page 71: ...sible when the REC FORMAT is 1080 24p Digital zoom is canceled in following cases jIf you turn the unit off jIf you use the Quick Start Mode l 75 jIf you change the mode It is possible to adjust the parallax of the scene recorded in 3D during the Playback Mode Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon Then set VIDEO PICTURE to 3D l 79 1 Pause during the playback of the scene recorded ...

Page 72: ... 79 1 Play back the scene or still picture recorded in 3D It is convenient to use Pause 2 Press USER button or touch USER button icon It will switch every time the button is pressed or the button icon is touched 3D Display 3D Display off This cannot be set when 3D OUTPUT is set to HDMI l 74 92 Image displayed on the screen is switched to the image from the right lens when the 3D display is turned ...

Page 73: ...ly so please use this setting you wish to record faraway subjects without worrying about convergence The setting is canceled in following cases jIf you adjust the CONV dial l 40 jIf you use the 3D Macro Approximately 2 seconds at the end of the video recorded last can be played back It will return to recording screen once the playback is completed Playback operation is not possible during the Reco...

Page 74: ...ll switch every time the button is pressed or the button icon is touched Black screen is displayed for few seconds LCD HDMI To change the 3D video output selection when in the Playback Mode Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon Then set VIDEO PICTURE to 3D l 79 With the playback paused press USER button or touch USER button icon It is also possible to set with the menu l 92 This c...

Page 75: ... recording pause mode is being consumed so the recording time will be reduced This unit is turned off after approximately 30 minutes elapse in Quick Start Standby Mode Quick Start Standby Mode is cleared when the mode switch is set to Depending on the recording conditions and menu settings time for Quick Start may be longer than 0 6 seconds It may take some time for Automatic White Balance to adju...

Page 76: ... The zebra pattern does not appear on the images actually recorded It is also possible to adjust the level of the zebra pattern to be displayed l 122 Color Bar Screen To cancel press the BARS button again It will be canceled when the unit is turned off While the color bar is displayed a test tone will be output from the headphone terminal HDMI terminal and AV multi terminal The test tone that is o...

Page 77: ...SER3 and settings of the SUB REC BUTTON and SUB ZOOM are displayed by pressing and holding the DISP MODE CHK button They are displayed only while the DISP MODE CHK button is held It is disappeared when the button is released DISP MODE CHK button All the screen display other than the Counter display Recording start stop Zebra display Marker and Safety Zone will disappear when this button is pressed...

Page 78: ... the screen while an operation icon is being displayed or do not touch the icon for a certain period it will disappear To display again touch the screen Headphone Volume Adjustment Adjust the volume of the headphone while recording 1 Display the operation icons and touch 2 Touch to adjust the volume Actual volume to be recorded does not change 3 Touch to exit the setting Recording Using of Operati...

Page 79: ...icture in the thumbnail display of the still pictures Next Previous page can be displayed by touching 5 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon Playback Motion picture Still picture playback B Operation icon If you touch the screen while an operation icon is being displayed or do not touch the icon for a certain period it will disappear To display again touch the screen 1 1 1 ...

Page 80: ...ses the volume Towards s Decreases the volume To play back the scenes or still pictures recorded in 3D as 2D set the 3D Display to off l 72 Sound will be heard only during normal playback If pause play is continued for 5 minutes the screen returns to the thumbnails At playback of scenes recorded in 2D the screen goes dark momentarily when switching between scenes recorded using 1080 60p and other ...

Page 81: ...s unit may 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 Progressive AVCHD video Video signals for the AVCHD that can be played back with this unit are 1920k1080 60i and 1920k1080 24p This unit may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorde...

Page 82: ... control only Slow motion Playback During Pause With the playback paused continue touching is for slow rewind playback Playback is slow while touching Normal playback is restored when you touch When Slow motion pictures are played back in reverse they will be shown continuously at approximately 2 3rd the speed of normal playback intervals of 0 5 seconds Frame by frame playback The motion picture i...

Page 83: ... while touching The playback pauses temporarily and skips to the position touched or slid to while touching Playback will start by releasing your touching or sliding finger Touch 2 to display the operation icon Direct playback bar cannot be operated with the wireless remote control Playback operation Playback display Operating steps ...

Page 84: ...erent from the normal still picture Repeat Playback Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes The indication appears on the full screen views All the scenes displayed in the thumbnail will be repeatedly played back Repeat Playback cannot be used for the slide show playback of the still pictures l 80 Resuming the previous playback If playback of a scene was stoppe...

Page 85: ... by date The still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon Then set VIDEO PICTURE to PICTURE l 79 1 Touch the date select icon 2 Touch the playback date The still pictures recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails 3 Touch the still picture to be played back It will return to display all by turning off...

Page 86: ...s still pictures repeat Steps 2 3 When you stop deleting halfway Touch CANCEL or press MENU button while deleting The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is canceled cannot be restored To complete editing Touch Return or press MENU button Playback Deleting scenes still pictures Deleted scenes still pictures cannot be restored so perform appropriate confirmatio...

Page 87: ...emote control while playing back or displaying the thumbnail one scene Screen to select ALL SCENES MULTI or SINGLE is displayed when the button on the wireless remote control is pressed while displaying the thumbnail 20 scenes or 9 scenes The scene or the still picture can be deleted by selecting the item and performing steps 2 to 3 Protecting scenes still pictures Scenes still pictures can be pro...

Page 88: ... TV Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals Image quality may vary with the connected terminals A High quality 1 HDMI terminal 2 Component terminal 3 Video terminal A HDMI cable optional Be sure to connect to the HDMI terminal B AV multi cable supplied Picture quality 1 High definition images when connecting to HDMI terminal 2 High definition images when conn...

Page 89: ... read the operating instructions for the TV 3 Change the mode to to play back If the HDMI cable and AV multi cable are connected at the same time output will be prioritized in order of the HDMI cable AV multi cable This unit is not compatible with the VIERA Link To display the on screen information on the TV When the menu setting is changed the information displayed on the screen operation icon an...

Page 90: ... mode selection is set to PICTURE and a 3D still picture is switched to 2D still picture or vice versa during the Playback Mode Listening in 5 1 channel sound The audio recorded with the built in microphone can be played back as 5 1 ch audio by connecting this unit with a 5 1 ch compatible amplifier or TV using a HDMI cable For connecting this unit with an AV amplifier or a TV refer to operating i...

Page 91: ...patible television using a HDMI cable optional or an AV multi cable supplied When connecting with an AV multi cable set COMPONENT OUT to 1080i and connect the component terminal plug to the component terminal on the TV l 90 3 Play back scenes or pictures recorded in 3D l 88 For the still pictures recorded in 3D will appear on the thumbnail display at playback If your television does not switch to ...

Page 92: ...on that is compatible with the frame sequential format using a HDMI cable optional Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon Then set VIDEO PICTURE to 3D l 79 These can also be set when in 3D Recording Mode When the used TV is not compatible with the frame sequential format it will not be picture quality of full high definition video even if it is set to HDMI Playing back scenes recor...

Page 93: ...c You can copy to disc in high definition picture quality or conventional standard picture quality MPEG2 format Select the function you wish to use and follow the on screen instructions for easy copying Editing With a PC What can be done with the HD Writer XE 1 0 Data type Copying data to a PC Scenes recorded in 3D will be copied unaltered as 3D video Still pictures recorded in 3D will be copied u...

Page 94: ...diting motion still picture data copied on an HDD of a PC Scenes recorded in 3D Delete partially Dividing Trimming BGM Scenes recorded in 2D Dividing Trimming Still picture Title Effect Transition BGM Delete partially Converting the motion picture data to MPEG2 Motion picture Playing back on a PC Play back the motion picture data in high definition picture quality on a PC Motion picture and still ...

Page 95: ...ling or Disassembly Licensee may not reverse engineer decompile or disassemble the Software except to the extent either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where Licensee resides Panasonic or its distributors 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 Artic...

Page 96: ...hnical limitations in the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3 5 2 Licensee shall not use copy distribute regrant for use or otherwise handle the Software in any way beyond the range of use granted under Article 9 1 and shall not conduct operations such as reverse engineering decompilation disassembling etc of the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3 5 3 All rights including copyright patent rights etc relati...

Page 97: ... Business Ultimate SP2 Windows XP 32 bit SP3 CPU Intel Core 2 Duo 2 16 GHz or higher including compatible CPU Intel Core i7 2 8 GHz or higher is recommended when playing back or using the editing function for AVCHD 3D or 1080 60p RAM Windows 7 1 GB or more 32 bit 2 GB or more 64 bit Windows Vista 1 GB or more Windows XP 512 MB or more 1 GB or more recommended Display High Color 16 bit or more 32 b...

Page 98: ...ware If using Windows Vista Windows 7 administrative account and standard account users only can use this software An administrative account user should install and uninstall this software To use the HD Writer XE 1 0 You will need a high performance PC depending on the functions to be used It may not properly play back or properly operate depending on the environment of the PC used Refer to the op...

Page 99: ...dows 7 Windows Vista 1 GHz or higher 32 bit k86 or 64 bit k64 processor including compatible CPU Windows XP Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron 400 MHz or higher RAM Windows 7 1 GB or more 32 bit 2 GB or more 64 bit Windows Vista Home Basic 512 MB or more Windows Vista Home Premium Business Ultimate Enterprise 1 GB or more Windows XP 512 MB or more 1 GB or more recommended Interfa...

Page 100: ... is in use or the following screen is not displayed automatically select Start Computer or double click on Computer on the desktop and then double click Panasonic 2 Click Yes 3 Click Next 4 Read the End User License Agreement then place a check beside I accept the terms of the license agreement if you agree to them and click Next 5 Select the country or region where you live then click Next If the...

Page 101: ...ng HD Writer XE 1 0 Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require 1 Select Start Control Panel Uninstall a program 2 Select HD Writer XE 1 0 then click Uninstall Proceed with the uninstallation by following the on screen instructions After uninstalling the software be sure to reboot the PC The PC must be rebooted for the application to work ...

Page 102: ...tically recognized as an external drive of the PC l 103 When you select an option other than PC reconnect the USB cable When using the battery the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds Touch the screen to turn the LCD monitor on Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables When performing reading writing between a PC and an SD ...

Page 103: ...delete the SD card s folders Doing so may make the SD card unusable in this unit When data not supported by this unit has been recorded on a PC it will not be recognized by this unit Always use this unit to format SD cards About the screen indication of the unit Do not disconnect the USB cable battery or AC adaptor while the access lamp is on or card access icon appears on the unit screen If the s...

Page 104: ...the PC Select Start All Programs Panasonic HD Writer XE 1 0 HD Writer XE 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 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 All Programs Panasonic HD Writ...

Page 105: ...y recognized as an external drive of Mac When you select an option other than PC reconnect the USB cable When using the battery the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds Touch the screen to turn the LCD monitor on 3 Double click CAM_SD displayed on the desktop Files are stored in 100CDPFQ folder etc in the DCIM folder 4 Using a drag and drop operation move the pictures you want to acquire or...

Page 106: ...multi cable refer to the operating instructions of the equipment used Editing Dubbing Equipment used for dubbing Dubbing picture quality To dub Equipment with SD card slot High definition picture quality Insert the SD card directly l 107 Equipment with USB terminal High definition picture quality Connect with supplied USB cable l 107 Equipment without SD card slot or USB terminal Standard picture ...

Page 107: ...AVCHD picture quality For further details see the operating instructions of your recorder Note that the equipment described may not be available in certain countries and regions About dubbing the scenes recorded in 3D or recorded in PH 1080 60p 1080 30p or 1080 24p recording format The scenes recorded in 3D can be dubbed to a Blu ray disc as 3D video only using the AVCHD 3D compatible devices The ...

Page 108: ...ables For details on dubbing and playback methods read the operating instructions of the Blu ray disc recorder or DVD recorder If the dubbed 3D video does not display in 3D make the necessary settings on the TV For further details refer to the operating instructions of your TV When you connect the unit to a Blu ray disc recorder a dubbing operations screen may appear on the television connected to...

Page 109: ...he date and time display and function indication are not wanted cancel them before dubbing l 89 124 Dubbing in standard picture quality Change the video input on the video device and TV that this unit is connected to The channel set will differ depending on the terminal to which the unit is connected See the operating instructions of the video device for details Insert the plugs as far as they wil...

Page 110: ... settings of the camera setting menu are saved in the scene file Default setting of the scene file This function s default setting is SCENE1 It is possible to switch the scene file by touching to while displaying the operation icons l 78 It will return to the default settings when SCENE is selected in INITIAL SET l 130 Menu Using the Menu CAMERA SETUP desired setting CUSTOMIZE SCENE SCENE1 SCENE2 ...

Page 111: ...o s direction gives crisp images but allows a slight increase in noise Setting in the r direction reduces noise 3 Touch EXIT to exit the menu screen Adjusts color density 1 Touch CHROMA LEVEL 2 Touch to adjust settings 3 Touch EXIT to exit the menu screen Adjusts color balance 1 Touch CHROMA PHASE 2 Touch to adjust settings 3 Touch EXIT to exit the menu screen Finely adjusts color temperature afte...

Page 112: ...he dynamic range by compressing the video signal level of the highly illuminated area that gets washed out with standard recording 1 Touch DRS 2 Touch the desired setting item Higher the value greater the compression level of the highly illuminated area Higher the value greater the noise of the dark area 3 Touch EXIT to exit the menu screen If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the bright...

Page 113: ...E LIKE V GAMMA HD NORM This gamma setting is suitable for high defenition picture quality recording LOW This is a gamma setting with gradual slope at the low illuminated area It will produce tranquil image with sharper contrast SD NORM This is the standard picture quality images setting HIGH This is a gamma setting with sharp slope at the low illuminated area It will produce brighter image with wi...

Page 114: ...und or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color they will also be smoothed If the brightness is insufficient the effect may not be clear If you record a person in the distance the face may not be recorded clearly In this case set SKIN TONE DTL to OFF or zoom in on the face close up to record MATRIX NORM1 Suitable for recording in the open air or under a halogen lamp NORM2 Su...

Page 115: ...rded in 3D or scenes recorded in the recording formats PH 1080 60p 1080 30p or 1080 24p refer to page 107 Smoother motion picture can be recorded with the higher value for the frame rate i and p of the frame rate means interlace and progressive respectively Interlace interlacing scanning Video signal that divides the effective scanning lines to half and send them alternatively Progressive progress...

Page 116: ...isplayed on the media to record the video will disappear when the recording media is switched and the relay recording is started Relay recording can only be performed once Backup recording Same motion picture can be recorded on two SD cards is displayed on the cards the motion pictures is recorded When SD CARD 1 is selected as the destination of recording the motion pictures backup will be recorde...

Page 117: ...ding is set recording format is set to HA and the setting cannot be changed TC MODE is set to NDF and TCG is set to REC RUN l 64 TIME LAPSE REC is canceled in the following cases jIf you turn the unit off jIf you change the mode The shortest motion picture recording time is 1 second Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes If so manually adjust...

Page 118: ...e following cases jIf you turn the unit off jIf you change the mode jAfter 3 hours have passed jPress the MENU button Video from 3 seconds prior cannot be recorded when the recording is started within approximately 3 seconds after setting the PRE REC and switching to recording screen Images displayed on the thumbnail in Playback Mode will differ from the motion pictures displayed at the start of p...

Page 119: ...v Color technology Switch to manual mode l 46 For more realistic colors use an HDMI cable optional with a TV that supports the x v Color 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 When these images are played back with devices other than ones compatible with x v Color it is recommended...

Page 120: ...see the full effect depending on the recording conditions Switches the sound quality for the audio recording l 58 Recording setting of the built in microphone can be adjusted l 57 When recording the input level from the built in microphones can be adjusted l 61 WIND NOISE CANCELER ON OFF AUDIO REC LPCM MIC SETUP SURROUND ZOOM MIC FOCUS MIC 2ch 5 1ch MIC LEVEL AUTO SET SETr ...

Page 121: ...ophone 2 ch or external microphone is used by setting to ON is displayed on the recording screen It will record with natural sound when set to OFF Adjust the audio control knobs CH1 CH2 to adjust the audio input level Sets the input level of the external microphone connected to the audio input terminal 1 XLR 3 pin Sets the input level of the external microphone connected to the audio input termina...

Page 122: ...e function to assign to the USER buttons l 67 Switches the display of the set USER button icons l 68 Selects the brightness level of the left leaning zebra patterns on the screen 1 Touch ZEBRA DETECT 1 Touch YES 2 Touch to adjust settings 3 Touch ENTER Touch EXIT to exit the menu screen SW DISP SETUP desired setting MEDIA SELECT IRIS RING DOWN OPEN Iris will open when it is turned toward B UP OPEN...

Page 123: ...sumed for playback l 41 You can check if the image is level while recording motion pictures and still pictures The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the composition The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded When Focus Assist is set to on the following occurs jThe guidelines are not displayed these are displayed on the TV when this unit is connected to TV jThe ...

Page 124: ...ton on the wireless remote control It is possible to change the date format In Playback Mode Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon Then set VIDEO PICTURE to 3D or 2D l 79 Select to display the audio level meter It is possible to display not display the convergence point and 3D guide display The 3D guide display can be displayed by pressing the 3D GUIDE button even if this is set t...

Page 125: ...take preference over others Prioritized face framing Prioritized face framing is displayed as orange frames Focus and adjustment of brightness will be performed against the prioritized face framing Prioritized face framing is only displayed with Portrait Mode in the Intelligent Auto Mode The white frame is for face detection only It cannot be set while in the Interval Recording is used In 3D Recor...

Page 126: ...ewfinder can be selected between color black and white l 28 Enable disable of the sub recording start stop button on the handle can be switched Enable disable of the sub zoom lever on the handle can be switched Zoom speed will be different depending on the setting POWER LCD ON OFF LCD SET EVF SET BRIGHT NORMAL DARK SELF SHOOT MIRROR NORMAL EVF COLOR ON OFF SUB REC BUTTON ON The sub recording start...

Page 127: ... recording mode is displayed Touch EXIT to close the indication The SD card requires some space to store information and manage system files so the actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value The usable space is generally calculated as 1 GB 1 000 000 000 bytes The capacities of this unit PCs and software are expressed as 1 GB 1 024k1 024k1 024 1 073 741 824 bytes Therefore the in...

Page 128: ...lly turns off to save battery life This unit will not automatically turn off even if the ECONOMY BATT is set to ON in following cases jusing the USB cable for PC etc jPRE REC is used When connected to AC adaptor about 30 minutes have passed without any operation this unit automatically turns off This unit will not automatically turn off even if the ECONOMY AC is set to ON in following cases jusing...

Page 129: ... desired method of HDMI output l 90 Destination of the 3D full high definition quality video can be switched l 92 The output method of the 3D video can be switched l 91 AV multi connector output setting can be changed l 90 Output setting of the component terminal for the AV multi terminal can be changed l 90 QUICK POWER ON ON OFF HDMI RESOLUTION AUTO 1080p 1080i 480p 3D OUTPUT LCD HDMI 3D PLAYBACK...

Page 130: ...is output even if this setting is set to LIVE Vertical position focus and iris of the left and right lenses can be finely adjusted during the 3D Recording Mode l 43 You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen INITIAL SET ALL This is for initializing all menus SCENE This is for initializing the setting of customize scene CALIBRATION H PHONE MODE LIVE The sound which has be...

Page 131: ...hey are not deleted by mistake Even if you protect some scenes formatting the SD card will delete them l 87 Deletes a scene l 86 Picture Setup Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon Then set VIDEO PICTURE to PICTURE l 79 Still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake Even if you protect some still pictures formatting the SD card will delete them l 87 Delete...

Page 132: ...ng recognized motion picture R 1h20m Remaining time for motion picture recording l 37 Relay recording l 116 Backup recording l 116 3D Macro l 73 Surround Microphone l 57 Zoom Microphone l 57 Focus Microphone l 57 Stereo Microphone l 57 PRE REC MNL Image Stabilizer l 50 3D display l 72 R Image l 72 B 3D recording l 37 115 Progressive recording l 115 Interlace recording l 115 White Balance l 52 60i ...

Page 133: ...h other products that have different picture sizes from the sizes shown above R3000 Remaining number of still pictures l 45 Red Recording still picture 1 5 6 7 8 9 D E 1 2 Display during playback l 79 82 M 3 2 1M TC 00 00 00 00 Counter Display l 63 No 0010 Scene Number In Playback Mode NOV 15 2011 3 30 00PM Date indication Time indication l 29 Repeat Playback l 84 Resume Playback l 84 100 0001 Sti...

Page 134: ...le 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 unit off and then on again INVALID CANNOT SET Since there is a condition to use the function it is required to cancel change other settings ...

Page 135: ...still too short even after the battery is fully charged the battery has worn out and needs to be replaced This unit cannot be operated though it is turned on This unit does not operate normally 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 unit again Conducting the above operation while the media is being acc...

Page 136: ... Manual Focus Mode to adjust the focus l 47 51 Color or brightness of the image changes or you may see horizontal bars in the image The LCD monitor flickers indoors Color or brightness of the image may change or you may see horizontal bars in the image when the object is recorded under fluorescent light mercury light or sodium light etc but this is not a malfunction Perform following operation jRe...

Page 137: ...other products Problem Check points Although this unit is correctly connected to a TV images cannot be seen The images are squeezed horizontally Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the input used for the connection Change the setting of the unit depending on the cable connecting to the TV l 90 If the SD card is inserted in another device it is not ...

Page 138: ... the instructions on the screen Cannot see the PDF operating instructions for HD Writer XE 1 0 You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 0 or later or Adobe Reader 7 0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions for HD Writer XE 1 0 Others Problem Check points Item other than the touched one is selected Calibrate the touch screen l 26 If the SD card is inserted in this unit it is not recognized If ...

Page 139: ...sages may appear and a repair is performed Repairing may take time depending on the error is displayed when abnormal management information is detected when the scenes are displayed in thumbnail Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor Depending on the condition of the data it may not be possible to completely repair the data If recovery fails it will not be possible to play back scene...

Page 140: ... Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the unit If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals its body may be marred and the surface finish may peel off 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 let sand or fine dust get into the body and terminals of the unit Also keep the uni...

Page 141: ...ure 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 If the battery is left attached a minute amount of current c...

Page 142: ... AC cable from the AC outlet when you remove dirt foreign objects or dust on the terminals of the battery or the battery charger 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 battery charger Contact your dealer If you use the AC adaptor or battery charger near a radio radio reception may be...

Page 143: ...move it slowly We recommend using a tripod About 3D viewing Anyone who is hyper sensitive to light suffers from heart disease or is otherwise unwell should avoid viewing 3D video Doing may have an adverse affect on such medical conditions If you feel tired uncomfortable or otherwise strange when viewing 3D video stop viewing at once Continuing to view may cause illness Please rest appropriately af...

Page 144: ...h strong force It may become hard to see or hard to recognize the touch when the LCD protection sheet is affixed In a place with drastic temperature changes condensation may form on the LCD monitor Wipe it with a soft cloth such as eye glass cleaner 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 ...

Page 145: ...ditioned car to outside When a cold room has been warmed up quickly When cool wind from an air conditioner is directly blown onto this unit After rain showers 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 ...

Page 146: ...ountries Microsoft product screen shot s reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation IBM and PC AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation of the U S Intel Pentium Celeron and Intel Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U S and or other countries Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Other names of s...

Page 147: ...ng of short scene is repeated Others Recording modes approximate recordable time 3D 2D Recording Mode 3D Recording Mode Recording format 1080 60i 1080 30p 1080 24p Recording method AVCHD 3D Picture size 1920k1080 60i 1920k1080 60i 1920k1080 24p SD card 4 GB 18 min 16 GB 1 h 15 min 64 GB 5 h 15 min 3D 2D Recording Mode 2D Recording Mode Recording format Interlace PH HA HE Recording method AVCHD Pic...

Page 148: ...r of recordable pictures exceeds 9999 R 9999 is displayed The number will not change when the picture is taken until the number of recordable pictures gets less than 9999 The memory capacity indicated on the label of an SD card is the total of the capacity for copyright protection and management and the capacity which can be used on the unit a PC etc Others Approximate number of recordable picture...

Page 149: ...0i 1080 30p 1080 24p Maximum 28 Mbps VBR 2D Recording Mode 1080 60p Maximum 28 Mbps VBR PH 1080 30p 1080 24p Maximum 24 Mbps VBR HA Average 17 Mbps VBR HE Average 5 Mbps VBR Refer to page 147 for the recordable time and picture size Still picture recording format 3D still pictures MPO corresponding 2D still pictures JPEG corresponding Design rule for Camera File system based on Exif 2 2 standard R...

Page 150: ... feet Wide Approx 1 2 m 3 9 feet Tele 2D Recording Mode Approx 3 5 cm 1 4 q Wide Approx 1 2 m 3 9 feet Tele Zoom 3D Recording Mode 10k optical zoom 2D Recording Mode 12k optical zoom 23k i Zoom 2k 5k 10k digital zoom Image stabilizer function 3D Recording Mode Optical Power O I S 2D Recording Mode Optical Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer Active Mode Convergence point adjustment Approx 45 cm 1 5 fee...

Page 151: ...nput terminals XLR 3 pin k2 INPUT1 INPUT2 LINE 0 dBu MIC j50 dBu j60 dBu switch with the menu USB Reader function No copyright protection support Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 USB terminal Type Mini B Dimensions 145 mm W k195 mm H k350 mm D 5 70 q W k7 68 q H k13 8 q D excluding projecting parts Mass Weight Approx 1600 g Approx 3 53 lbs without battery supplied and an SD card optional Mass Weight in operat...

Page 152: ...Approx 0 46 lbs Battery charger Information for your safety Dimensions 70 mm W k44 5 mm H k116 mm D 2 76 q W k1 75 q H k4 57 q D Mass Weight Approx 160 g Approx 0 35 lbs Power source Power consumption DC output AC 110 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz 42 W DC 12 V 2 5 A Power source Power consumption DC output AC 100 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz 0 4 A DC 8 4 V 1 2 A ...

Page 153: ...Accessory No Figure Description CGA D54 1 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack RP CHES15 HDMI cable RP SDL16GU1K RP SDL08GU1K RP SDL04GU1K RP SDL02GU1K Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card RP SDU64GE1K RP SDU32GU1K RP SDU16GU1K RP SDU08GU1K RP SDU04GU1K Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card...

Page 154: ...Ship To Mr Mrs Ms First Last Street Address City State Zip Phone Day Night 4 Shipping information UPS delivery requires complete street address Please photocopy this form when placing an order 3 Method of payment check one Check of Money Order enclosed NO C O D SHIPMENTS VISA MasterCard Make Check or Money Order Payable to PANASONIC ACCESSORIES Please do not send cash 2 Items Ordered Quantity Acce...

Page 155: ...Service To find a service center please visit http www panasonic com help or call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 When shipping the unit carefully pack include all accessories and send it prepaid adequately insured and preferably in the original carton Web Site at Include can be reached A valid registered receipt is required under the Limited Warranty IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD THE PURCHAS...

Page 156: ...rrantor s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Customer Services Directory United States and Puerto Rico Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center purchase Parts and Accessories or make Customer Service and Literature reque...

Page 157: ... Ecuador 1800 PANASONIC 1800 726276 Costa Rica 800 PANA737 800 7262737 El Salvador 800 PANA 800 7262 Guatemala 1 801 811 PANA 1 801 811 7262 Chile 800 390 602 From a cell phone 797 5000 Venezuela 800 PANA 800 800 7262 800 Uruguay 0 800 PANA 0 800 7262 Peru 0800 00726 Argentina 0800 333 PANA 0800 333 7262 0810 321 PANA 0810 321 7262 Paraguay 0800 11 PANA 0800 11 7262 Mexico Service To obtain inform...

Page 158: ...n 76 Color temperature Ach 53 Color temperature Bch 53 Component out 90 Component terminal 88 Convergence 39 Convergence point 39 Convergence reset 40 73 Copy Dubbing 107 109 Counter display 37 63 Creating still picture from motion picture 84 Customize scene 110 D Date and time display 124 Date and time setting 29 Delete 86 Detail Coring 111 Detail Level 111 Digital cinema color 119 Digital zoom 7...

Page 159: ...ining number of still pictures 45 Remaining time left for recording 37 Remote control 12 31 Repeat playback 84 Resume playback 84 R image 72 Ring zoom 48 S Safety zone 123 Scene protect 87 SD Memory Card 22 SD Speed Class Rating 22 SDHC Memory Card 22 SDXC Memory Card 22 Self shoot 126 Shoe adaptor 12 Shutter speed 56 Simultaneous recording 45 Skin tone detail 114 Skip playback 82 Slide show 80 Sl...

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