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1. E 16 Accessories Optional accessories MM RD ON E 19 Description of parts Description of parts E 20 Leftside unice eau E 20 Right side and rear side Left side and front side E 22 Remote contol aiseee E 23 Preparation Recharging the battery E 23 Recharging esee ivesi E 23 Power sources E 25 Using the battery entre E 25 Using the AC adaptor E 25 Adjusting the hand strap Attaching detaching the handle E 26 Attaching detaching the grip E 26 The remote control E 27 Insert the battery E 27 Remote control usable range E 27 Turn on off the camera E 27 Tally lamp Viewfinder sis Using the viewfinder Using the EOD aii eee Emphasizing outlines Adjusting the screen 31 Changing backlight brightness E 32 Setting the calendar E 33 Basic shooting operations Preparing for recording wed Checking photos taken REC CHECK E 35 SD Memory Card access lamp E 36 Selecting a slot m Formatting SD Memory Cards
2. E 36 SD Memory Card recording times E 37 Removing SD Memory Card E 38 Protecting SD Memory Cards E 38 Repairing SD Memory Cards Basic operations of the camera Manual focusing id Using focus assist oe E 40 Irissadjust tielits nies E 40 Adjusting the gain Light intensity adjustments Adjusting the white 41 Using the setup menus E 44 Using the menus Initializing the menu settings Setup menu structure m E 46 Reference Specifications eee E 48 E 6 Contents continued Volume2 CD Shooting Editing Shooting in progressive mode Connecting external units Shooting techniques for different targets Nonlinear editing Adjusting the shutter speed Switching Audio Input Displays Using scene files Saving scene files and other settings on Screen displays SD Memory Cards Clip metadata Using the Counter Menu Charging the built in battery Setup menu list Setting the time code Playback Reference Before calling for service Basic playback operations Updating the firmware incorporated into Thumbnail screen the unit Playback settings PLAY SETUP Cleaning Thumbnail operations Storage Precautions Useful playback functions How to handle data recorded on SD Memo
3. lao Register now This product is eligible for the 9 9 5 AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty ason IC Repair Program For details see page E 7 http panasonic biz sav pass e Operating Instructions Memory Card Camera Recorder Model No AG AF1 01 AE Volume M Note that Operation Instructions Vol 1 describes basic operations of the Memory Card Camera Recorder For instructions on advanced operations of the Memory Card Camera Recorder refer to Operating Instructions Vol 2 pdf file contained in the supplied CD ROM AAVC CAM MICRO Nd S AVCHD TM PEE airi MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE Xa Before operating this product please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use SS0512HM1053 YI ENGLISH VQT4K35 1 E Read this first indicates safety information WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock hazard keep this equipment away from all liquids Use and store only in locations which are not exposed to the risk of dripping or splashing liquids and do not place any liquid containers on top of the equipment CAUTION Do not lift the unit by its handle while the tripod is attached When the tripod is attached its weight will also affect the unit s handle possibly causing the handle to break and hurting the user To carry the unit while the
4. E Enabling Image Stabilization Image Stabilization can be enabled with lenses equipped with OIS Set the OIS switch of the lens to ON Setting the OIS switch to OFF is recommended when using a tripod Use the OIS switch on the camera if a lens has an Image Stabilization function but does not have an OIS switch If the lens has an OIS switch the OIS switch on the camera is disabled E 11 SD Memory Cards compatible with this product Speed class 4 or above is required for recording in the PH mode or HA mode Speed class 6 or above is required in PS mode or when using the VFR function It is recommended that you use the following Panasonic SD memory cards SDHC memory cards or SDXC memory cards As of June 2012 Savinglreading of scene files and Card type Recording capacity Recording playback user files reading of metadata 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB Successful operation cannot be 64 MB guaranteed Recording may be SD Memory 128 MB suddenly terminated with certain Card 256 MB SD Memory Cards 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 6 GB SDHC Memory 8 GB Can be used Card 12 GB 16 GB 32 GB SDXC Memory 48 GB Card 64 GB Cannot be used Can be used Please see our support page at the following website for the latest information not included in these operating instructions http pro av panasonic net This camera supports FAT12 amp FAT16 formatted SD memory
5. When the battery CR2025 has run out replace it with a new one The battery lasts about one year depending on the frequency of use If the remote control unit fails to work even when it is operated near the camera recorder s remote control sensor the battery has run out Keep the battery out of the reach of children Turn on off the camera Remote control usable range The distance between the remote control and the unit s remote control sensor Within approx 5 m Angle Approximately 10 upward approximately 15 downward approximately 15 leftward or approximately 15 rightward when the accessory battery is used Remote control sensor Rear sensor Front The remote control is intended for indoor operation Outdoors or under strong light the unit may not operate properly even within the usable ranges The remote control is set to OFF in the factory settings When using the remote control set the IR REMOTE item in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen to ON Page 62 of Vol 2 Set the POWER switch to ON Turn on the camera The mode lamp CAM lights red CAMERA mode and the camera is now in the recording pause mode Turn off the camera The mode lamp CAM PB goes out Energy saving mode According to the settings made in the POWER SAVE item of the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen in the settings menu the following will apply if no designated operations are performed for
6. panasonic biz sav pass_e Please note this is a site that is not maintained by Panasonic Canada Inc The Panasonic Canada Inc privacy policy does not apply and is not applicable in relation to any Ne information submitted This link is provided to you for convenience E 7 Outline of operations This camera recorder is compatible with the AVCHD standard and uses low cost and easily available SD SDHC SDXC Memory Cards as recording media The unit enables high quality picture recording of close to broadcasting standard as well as highly creative video production Recording to and playback from SD SDHC SDXC Memory Cards Page E 35 Page 28 of Vol 2 Television Video device Monitor SD SDHC SDXC Memory Card 111 A HDMI cable BNC cable HD SDI Images can be recorded in HD high definition Please see page 73 of Vol 2 for details on the handling of recorded data Aset number of user files can be recorded to and read from the SD Memory Card Page 21 of Vol 2 Video cable SD SDHC SDXC Memory Card PC mode Page 44 of Vol 2 Send data files to your computer for non linear editing etc Lens No lenses are included with this camera Please use lenses purchased separately Micro Four Thirds Page E 9 Four Thirds Page E 10 A separately available mount adaptor DMW MA1 is necessary Please read before use Lenses compatible with this camera No lenses
7. You use the camera for the first time You use the camera after not using it for a long time The ambient temperature changes greatly You change the gain and shutter speed You switch to the CAM mode from the PB mode You change the SYSTEM FREQ When you change the shutter speed to 1 8 or less White balance can be adjusted automatically by pressing the AWB button while black balance can be adjusted by holding the button down Set the conditions for white balance adjustment before proceeding Message during adjustment ABB ACTIVE Message after adjustment ABB END Black balance can be adjusted by holding the AWB button down even when the ATW function is in use You cannot adjust the black balance while you are shooting Black balance adjustment takes around 30 seconds when the shutter speed is 1 8 or less If ABB NG message appears attach the lens cover then try adjusting the ABB again E 43 Auto Tracking White ATW Using the ATW function enables the recording environment to be automatically analyzed and an optimum white balance to be constantly maintained during recording You can allocate the ATW feature to one of the positions on the WHITE BAL switch A B or PRST Allocate it by going to the setup menus SW MODE screen ATW Page 54 of Vol 2 White balance sensor Depending on the environment there may be some error in the adjustment Use the pr
8. continued What to remember when throwing memory cards away or transferring them to others Formatting memory cards or deleting data using the functions of the unit or a computer will merely change the file management information it will not completely erase the data on the cards When throwing these cards away or transferring them to others either physically destroy them or use a data deletion program for computers commercially available to completely erase the data Users are responsible for managing the data on their memory cards Liquid crystal displays Images or letters can get burned onto the screen of the LCD or viewfinder if they are displayed for a long time but you can fix this by leaving the camera off for several hours The liquid crystal parts are highly precise with 99 99 of the pixels effective This leaves less than 0 01 of pixels that may not light or may remain on all the time These phenomena are normal and will have no effect on the images you shoot Condensation may form if you use the camera where temperatures fluctuate Wipe dry with a soft dry cloth The LCD may appear dim after immediately turning on a cold camera but will brighten as the camera warms up Do not point the lens or viewfinder at the sun Doing so may damage the parts inside Protective caps for the connectors Keep the protective caps fitted over any connectors that are not being used E 15 Precaution for use Alwa
9. 21 min Approx 9 min Approx 10 min Approx 15 min Approx 45 min Approx 18 min Approx 21 min Approx 30 min Approx 1 hr 30 min Approx 30 min Approx 33 min Approx 45 min Approx 2 hr 15 min Approx 40 min Approx 45 min Approx 1 hr Approx 3 hr Approx 1 hr Approx 1 hr 5 min Approx 1 hr 30 min Approx 4 hr 30 min Approx 1 hr 20 min Approx 1 hr 30 min Approx 2 hr Approx 6 hr Approx 2 hr 40 min Approx 3 hr Approx 4 hr Approx 12 hr Approx 4 hr Approx 4 hr 30 min Approx 6 hr Approx 18 hr Approx 5 hr 20 Approx 6 hr Approx 8 hr Approx 24 hr 1 Use an SD memory class of SD speed class 4 or above when recording on PH mode or HA mode Recording cannot be completed on SD Memory Cards of lower speed classes 2 Use an SD memory class of SD speed class 2 or above when recording in HE mode 3 PH mode This is the highest quality mode in 1080i 720P format PS mode This is the highest guality mode in 1080P format 4 Use a memory card of SD speed class 6 or above when recording with PS mode Recording cannot be performed with a memory card of lower than SD speed class 6 This camera uses the VBR recording system VBR stands for Variable Bit Rate and it refers to a system in which the bit rate volume of data per given time period varies automatically depending on the subject which is being shot This means that the recording times will be shorter when fast moving subjec
10. 30 0 seconds 1 250 6 seconds 24P mode 1 24 0 seconds 1 250 6 seconds when SYSTEM FREQ is 50 Hz and OPERATION TYPE is VIDEO CAM 50i 50P mode 1 50 0 seconds 1 250 0 seconds 25P mode 1 25 0 seconds to 1 250 0 seconds OPERATION TYPE is FILM CAM 10 0 d 180 0 d 360 0d 0 5d increments angle display Underline indicates default Slow shutter speed settings when SYSTEM FREQ is 59 94 Hz 60i 60P mode 1 2 1 4 1 8 1 15 1 30 seconds 30P mode 1 2 1 4 1 8 1 15 seconds 24P mode 1 2 1 3 1 6 1 12 seconds when SYSTEM FREQ is 50 Hz 50i 50P mode 1 2 1 3 1 6 1 12 1 25 seconds 25P mode 1 2 1 3 1 6 1 12 seconds Only when OPERATION TYPE is set to VIDEO CAM o e o x E 48 Specifications continued Normal sensitivity F8 0 normal 20001x 3200K 89 9 reflex 1080 59 94i Horizontal resolution 800 TV lines standard in the center of the screen Image recording playback Recording Format AVCHD compliant Compression formats MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Recording media SD Memory Card Up to 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB FAT12 FAT16 format supported SDHC Memory Card 4 GB 6 GB 8 GB 12 GB 16 GB 32 GB FAT32 format supported SDXC memory cards 48 GB 64GB exFAT format supported However above Class4 is supported in PH and HA modes and above Class6 is supported in PS mode or during VFR recording Recording format Recording mode resolution when SYSTEM
11. AVCCAM Restorer The following accessories are attached to the unit Bodycap Handle g Grip INPUT 1 2 terminal cover 2 NCC For part numbers for the battery see Optional accessories Please consult a retailer when purchasing additional accessories Adequately process the AC cord cap and the packaging material after taking out the product Optional accessories XLR microphone AG MC200G Battery VW VBG6 7 2 V 5800 5400 typ min mAh E 19 Description of parts Before use Description 2524 23213 1 m nisi F E ET o ED1 6 o sa GH ADOT Gu 18 1920 22 26 27 1 POWER switch Page E 27 19 GAIN switch Page E 41 2 MODE button Page 28 of Vol 2 20 WHITE BAL switch Page E 41 3 DISP MODE CHK button Page 6 of Vol 2 21 USER1 button Page 11 of Vol 2 4 Viewfinder Page E 29 22 USER2 button Page 11 of Vol 2 5 Diopter adjustment dial Page E 29 23 FUNCTION knob Page 10 of Vol 2 6 Built in speaker Page 40 of Vol 2 24 FOCUS switch Page E 39 7 START STOP2 button Page E 35 25 PUSH AUTO button Page E 39 8 MENU button Page E 44 26 AUDIO LEVEL dial CH1 CH2 Page 18 of Vol 2 9 EXEC button Page 35 of Vol 2 27 Mode lamp Page E 27 10 OPERATION lever 11 AUDIO MON ADV button Pages 12 and 40 of Vol 2 12 LCD monit
12. AVCCAM Restorer contents repair software A repair confirmation message may be displayed after inserting an SD Memory Card which has no error but repair will not be performed even when YES or NO is selected Repair may take up to 20 minutes or so depending on the places where the errors occurred on the card Use a battery with an adequate charge or the AC adaptor If the repair operation has failed SYSTEM ERROR TURN POWER will be displayed In this case please use the AVCCAM Restorer contents repair software Depending on the status of the data it may not be possible to restore all data completely In this case it will no longer be possible to play back the clips that were recorded before the power was turned off Clips with a total recording time of less than 10 Seconds may not be able to be repaired Indexes attached during recording cannot be repaired AVCCAM Restorer is included on the supplied CD ROM For details on how to install it refer to install txt For details on how to use it read the operating instructions PDF file The AVCCAM Viewer can also be downloaded from the following website http pro av panasonic net E 38 Basic operations of the camera Manual focusing Focus ring PUSHAUTO FOCUS switch button 1 Use the FOCUS switch to choose how to control focusing A AUTO Auto focus mode M MANUAL Manual focus mode Turn the focus ring by hand The camera first foc
13. CARD FORMAT STATUS L CLIP PROPERTY only PB MENU Page 61 of Vol 2 META DATA Page 62 of Vol 2 OTHER FUNCTIONS ZEBRA DETECT1 ZEBRA DETECT2 Y GET MARKER I SAFETY ZONE CENTER MARKER FOCUS BAR REC COUNTER VIDEO OUT OSD Pages 62 to 64 of Vol 2 ACTIVATE Page 64 of Vol 2 PLAY SETUP Page 64 of Vol 2 THUMBNAIL Page 65 of Vol 2 OPERATION Page 65 of Vol 2 E 47 CARD READ IRIS METER I CARD WRITE DATE TIME LOAD SAVE INIT I DATE FORMAT I LEVEL METER CARD READ I ZOOM amp FOCUS I RECORD I CARD amp BATTERY USER CLIP NAME OTHER DISPLAY META DATA PROP LCD BACKLIGHT I CLIP COUNTER RST I LCD SET META INIT SET SET SELF SHOOT EVF MODE EVF COLOR r LENS CHECK I IR REMOTE r TALLY LAMP CLOCK SET TIME ZONE POWER SAVE LANGUAGE EXPORT PRODUCT SERIAL SYSTEM FREQ I IMPORT ACTIVATION CODE SYSTEM INFO ACTIVATION LIST I LENS INFO MENU INIT PB FORMAT OPERATION TIME I REPEAT PLAY UPDATE I RESUME PLAY LENS UPDATE SKIP MODE THUMBNAIL MODE INDICATOR DATA DISPLAY DELETE DATE FORMAT INDEX CLIP PROTECT COPY Specifications General Supply voltage DC 7 2 V when the battery is used DC 7 3V when the AC adaptor is used Power consumption Recording 12 4 W indicat
14. Council This device is designed and manufactured for use at a broadcasting station and or in a similar environment This device is not equipped with a Power Management function or the Power Management function is set to OFF as it will prevent the device from fulfilling its intended purpose for the reasons below 1 If the device is a Studio Camera a Weather Camera a Mixer or other processor A Power Management function may cause the device to suddenly stop during recording or while On Air 2 If the device is a Studio Monitor A Power Management function may cause video for the confirmation of whether a signal is normal or whether the signal has been lost to be un viewable 3 If the device is a Camera Recorder A professional camera recorder must be able to start quickly at any time but a Power Management function will cause an increase in the time taken to resume from Stand by mode E 5 Contents Volume 1 This Book Read this first E 1 Outline of operations E 8 Please read before use E 9 Lenses compatible with this camera E 9 Lens attachment and detachment E 10 SD Memory Cards compatible with this product E 12 CLASS SD speed class 4 E 13 CLAss 6 SD speed class 6 E 13 Operating precautions E 14 Before use Precaution for
15. approximately five minutes while recording is paused when an SD Memory Card has been inserted ON The camera recorder turns off automatically OFF Does not switch OFF the camera See the setup menus POWER SAVE Page 63 of Vol 2 for details E 27 Mode lamp Tally lamp The tally lamp can be illuminated during recording by setting the TALLY LAMP item of the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen Page 62 of Vol 2 to any setting other than OFF The tally lamp will flash in any of the following circumstances Receiving remote control operation flashes 8 times per second Recording error has occurred flashes 4 times per second Battery is low flashes 4 times per second Available SD Memory Card capacity is low flashes 4 times per second Remaining battery capacity is low flashes once per second Remaining memory of the SD Memory Card is low flashes once per second Lamps specified via the TALLY LAMP setting flashes upon receiving signals from the remote control Tally lamp Preparation E 28 Viewfinder This camera has two viewfinders one is a miniature LCD in the viewfinder and the other is a Fitting the eye cup retractable 3 5 inch LCD Attach the eye cup by aligning the projections on Use the viewfinder that best suits the application cup holder and eye and fitting them ogether and shooting conditio
16. are included with this camera Please use lenses purchased separately This camera includes a Micro Four Thirds system lens mount However the successful operation of all Micro Four Thirds and Four Thirds standard lenses cannot be guaranteed Also some functions such as optical image stabilization OIS and auto focus AF cannot be used depending on the lens Panasonic has confirmed the compatibility of the following lenses as of June 2012 Please use a lens support when using large lenses weighing more than 1kg Not using a lens support may result in damage to the lens mount Micro Four Thirds and Four Thirds are trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus Imaging Corporation in Japan USA the EU and other countries o Usable e Some functions features limited Not usable AF Camera Focus Lens T onopusn MF by Remot IPE 60i 60P 30P DUE AF 50i 50P 25P Control Micro Four Thirds Lens H FS014045 Panasonic e e o o H FS045200 Panasonic e e o H F007014 Panasonic 2 e e o o o H VS014140 Panasonic o o o o o H H020 Panasonic o H ES045 Panasonic e e o o o H F008 Panasonic e e H FS014042 Panasonic 2 e e o H H014 Panasonic o o o o H FS100300 Panasonic o ar o o o H X025 Panasonic e o H PS14042 Panasonic 6 o g H PS45175 Panasonic
17. be achieved when using SD Memory Cards of class 6 and above Cautions for usage Do not allow dirt water or other substances to come into contact with the connector part on the reverse of the card Do not leave the card in the following places In direct sunlight or in places of high humidity e g close to heating equipment In highly humid or dusty locations In locations with high variations in temperature condensation may appear on card In places subject to static electricity or electromagnetic waves Store cards in bags or cases after use E 13 Operating precautions Do not allow any water to get into the camera recorder when using it in the rain or snow or at the beach Failure to heed this caution will cause the camera recorder or a card to malfunction and may result in irreparable damage Keep the camera recorder away from equipment such as TV sets and video game machines that generate magnetic fields Using the camera recorder on top of or near a TV set may cause distortion in the images and or sound due to the electromagnetic waves that the set emits The powerful magnetic fields generated by speakers or large motors may damage your recordings or distort the images The electromagnetic waves emitted from a microcomputer will adversely affect the camera recorder causing the images and or sound to be distorted If the camera recorder is so adversely affected by produc
18. disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste in accordance with national legislation For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment please contact your dealer or supplier for further information Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union These symbols are only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard these items please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal Note for the battery symbol bottom two symbol examples This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved Memo Reference E 52 Panasonic Corporation Web Site http panasonic net Panasonic Corporation 2012
19. gain If the messages repeatedly appear even after trying a number of times consult your dealer Using presets Use this feature when you have no time to make white balance adjustments 1 Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST The current white balance value appears White balance values 3200 K and 5600 K are preset in the PRST position Guide to the preset values P3 2K 3200 K halogen light P5 6K 5600 K outdoors 2 Press the AWB button The white balance value switches in the following order 3200K 5600K VARIABLE Selecting VARIABLE enables the white balance to be set to an arbitrary value between 2 4 K and 9 9 K by moving the FUNCTION knob up and down The VARIABLE white balance value displayed is not guaranteed to be an absolute value Please use it as a reference value The VARIABLE white balance value can be checked by pressing the AWB button The value of VARIABLE cannot be changed when the AREA function of the FUNCTION KNOB is operating and a frame is displayed E 42 Basic operations of the camera continued Black balance adjustments In order to reproduce the black accurately adjust the zero level of all three RGB primary colors If the black balance is not adjusted properly not only will the black be reproduced poorly but the color tones of the entire screen will also be downgraded It is not normally necessary to adjust the black balance Adjust it when
20. temperatures over 60 C Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like For Battery Pack Use specified charger Replace only with same or specified type For Battery of Remote Controller Replace battery with part No CR2025 only Do not recharge the battery CAUTION Do not remove panel covers by unscrewing them To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the covers No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel CAUTION Do not jar swing or shake the unit by its handle while the conversion lens or another accessory is attached Due to the added weight of the conversion lens any strong jolt to the handle may damage the unit or result in personal injury CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock and annoying interference use the recommended accessories only CAUTION Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss CAUTION In order to maintain adequate ventilation do not install or place this unit in a bookcase built in cabinet or any other confined space To prevent risk of electric shock or fire hazard due to overheating ensure that curtains and any other materials do not obstruct the ventilation CAUTION Do not leave the unit in direct contact with the skin for long periods of time when in use Low temperature burn injuries may b
21. 27 2 Press the MENU button For menu operation Page E 44 Operations may also be performed using buttons on the remote control that correspond to those on the camera For details see Description of parts Remote control Page E 23 3 Viewfinder adjustments Set YES under EVF SET on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen DISPLAY SETUP LCD SET SELF SHOOT LCD monitor adjustments Set YES under LCD SET on the setting menu DISPLAY SETUP screen DISPLAY SETUP 4 Select the desired item by tilting the Operation lever in the A Y directions and push the Operation lever CONTRAST 0 sssi E 31 5 Adjust the selected item by tilting the Operation lever in the lt gt directions EVF BRIGHTNESS 6 Press MENU button to exit the menus The viewfinder display can be in color or black and white See the setup menus DISPLAY SETUP screen EVF COLOR The resolution is the same for both of them Changing backlight brightness The brightness of the LCD monitor backlight can be adjusted between five different settings 1 Select LCD BACKLIGHT from the setup menu DISPLAY SETUP screen 2 Select and set a value in the range of 1 to 3 The greater the value the brighter the screen This setting will remain saved even if the camera s power is switched off Preparation E 32 Setting the calendar The CLOCK SET value is recorded in the contents c
22. 7 to set the remaining items CLOCK SET mmm The date can be set to any date between January 1 2000 and December 31 2039 For any date after December 31 2039 will appear on screen Time is displayed in 24 hour format u 9 When settings are complete push the Operation lever select YES on the confirmation screen and push the Operation lever again The clock can vary in accuracy so check that the time is correct before shooting When using the camera overseas do not set the CLOCK SET option to the local time but instead enter the time difference from Greenwich mean time according to TIME ZONE Page 63 of Vol 2 Preparation E 34 Basic shooting operations Preparing for recording 1 Turn the POWER switch to ON Page E 27 Make sure the mode lamp is lit up 2 Lift the viewfinder up and slide the card slot cover OPEN lever right to open 3 Fully insert an SD Memory Card into the card slot 4 Close the SD Memory Card slot cover Ensure that the cover firmly clicks into place Ie Mer 3 Insert the connector part in the direction shown here and push until the card clicks firmly into place Do not perform any of the following operations while the SD Memory Card access lamp is flashing Performing these operations may damage the SD Memory Card or its contents or cause the camera to fail to operate correctly Op
23. 8 o o M ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm F2 0 o OLYMPUS 2 M ZUIKO DIGITAL 45mm F1 8 g OLYMPUS E 9 Four Thirds Lens a mount adaptor DMW MA1 available separately is necessary when using a Four Thirds lens L ES014050 Panasonic L RS014050 Panasonic e e L RS014150 Panasonic e e L X025 Panasonic e e ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14 35mm F2 0 SWD e e OLYMPUS 1 Tracking becomes extremely slow in slow shutter mode 2 Sounds from focus and iris operation may be recorded 3 Tracking performance is inferior compared to H VS014140 lens for movie recording Micro Four Thirds mount 4 AF tracking becomes slow in 24 mode 5 Limitations apply to the simultaneous operation of FOCUS and IRIS 6 Acamera remote connected to CAM REMOTE jack S S terminal can control ZOOM Note use of H VS014140 lens for movie recording Micro Four Thirds mount is assumed throughout this operating instructions document For the latest information regarding supported lenses please refer to Panasonic catalogs web site etc http pro av panasonic net Lens attachment and detachment Check that the power switch is set to OFF E Attaching a lens to the camera 1 Turn the lens rear cap and body cap in the direction indicated by the arrows and remove __ Lens detachment S
24. Card has been inserted 2 While the SD Memory Card access lamp is flashing such as during recording or during recording finalization Protecting SD Memory Cards Move the write protect switch on the SD Memory Card to the LOCK position to prevent recorded contents being accidentally erased from the card Write protect switch Repairing SD Memory Cards Never remove the SD Memory Card or disconnect the battery or DC cord while the SD Memory Card access lamp is flashing as doing so may damage the SD Memory Card In the event that the SD Memory Card has been removed while the SD Memory Card access lamp was flashing or that the battery or DC cord has been disconnected during recording or the recording finalization process a repair verification screen will be displayed the next time the power is switched on in order to allow errors to be repaired CONTROL DATA ERROR HAS BEEN DETECTED Slot 1 REPAIR CLIP Select YES to begin repairing When repairing is complete REPAIR FINISHED will be displayed and the camera will switch to the recording paused screen Select NO to switch directly to the recording paused screen without repairing Memory cards cannot be repaired with the camera if NO is selected but can still be repaired by using the AVCCAM Restorer contents repair software An SD Memory Card on which an error occurred can be repaired by using either the camera that was used for the shooting or the
25. FREQ is 59 94 Hz PS 1080 59 94P PH 1080 59 94i PH 1080 29 97P PH 1080 23 98P PH 720 59 94P PH 720 29 97P PH 720 23 98P HA 1080 59 94i HE 1080 59 94i when SYSTEM FREQ is 50 Hz PS 1080 50P PH 1080 50i PH 1080 25P PH 720 50P PH 720 25P HA 1080 50i HE 1080 50i Transmission rate PS mode 25 Mbps approx VBR PH mode 21 Mbps approx VBR HA mode 17 Mbps approx VBR HE mode 6 Mbps approx VBR Interval recording Start 1 second 10 seconds 30 seconds 1min 2min Recording mode is fixed to PH 1080 24P when SYSTEM FREQ is 59 94 Hz PH 1080 25P when SYSTEM FREQ is 50 Hz and the maximum shooting time is 24 hours E 49 VFR recording When REC FORMAT is 1080 24P 30P 12 15 18 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 30 32 34 36 40 44 48 54 60 frame sec When REC FORMAT is 1080 25P 12 15 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 32 34 37 42 45 48 50 frame sec Image output SDI output BNC 0 8V p p 750 HD HDI 1080 60i 1080 24PsF 720 60P when SYSTEM FREQ is 59 94 Hz 1080 50i 720 50P when SYSTEM FREQ is 50 Hz SD SDI 480 60i when SYSTEM FREQ is 59 94 Hz 576 50i when SYSTEM FREQ is 50 Hz HDMI terminal HDMI HDMI TypeA terminal 1080 60P 1080 60i 720 60P 480 60P when SYSTEM FREQ is 59 94 Hz 1080 50P 1080 50i 720 50P 576 50P when SYSTEM FREQ is 50 Hz VIERA Link not supported VIDEO terminal Pin jack 1 0 V p p 75 Q 480 60i when SYSTEM FREQ is 59 94 Hz 576 50i when SYSTEM FREQ is 50 Hz Audi
26. ality performance for high frequency transmission applications for analog audio signals Other connecting cables IEEE1394 USB Use shielded cables which provide quality performance for high frequency applications as connecting cables When connecting to the DVI signal terminal use a cable with a ferrite core If your apparatus is supplied with ferrite core s they must be attached on cable s following instructions in this manual Performance level The performance level of the apparatus is equivalent to or better than the performance level required by these standards However the apparatus may be adversely affected by interference if it is being used in an EMC environment such as an area where strong electromagnetic fields are generated by the presence of signal transmission towers cellular phones etc In order to minimize the adverse effects of the interference on the apparatus in cases like this it is recommended that the following steps be taken with the apparatus being affected and with its operating environment 1 Place the apparatus at a distance from the source of the interference 2 Change the direction of the apparatus 3 Change the connection method used for the apparatus 4 Connect the apparatus to another power outlet where the power is not shared by any other appliances e W Batteries that may be used with this product Correct as of June 2012 Panasonic VW VBG260 and VW VBG6 batteries may be used with t
27. button Body cap e Lens rear cap CN Do not insert fingers into the mount E 10 Please read before use continued 2 Line up the lens attachment marks red on the camera and lens and then turn the lens in the direction indicated by the arrows until it audibly clicks into place Do not press the lens detachment button while attaching the lens Damage may occur to the lens attachment if the lens is not at right angles to the camera during attachment Ensure that the lens is attached properly 3 Remove lens cap Remove lens cap prior to recording IM Detaching a lens from the camera 1 Attach the lens cap 2 While pressing the lens detachment button turn the lens in the direction indicated by the arrows until it stops and detach 3 Attach the body cap Ensure that the body cap is attached to prevent dust or dirt from entering the camera To prevent damage to the lens connection be sure to attach the lens rear cap Lens detachment button When using lenses other than those conforming to the Micro Four Thirds and Four Thirds Specifications set the LENS CHECK item on the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen of MENU settings to OFF Change lenses in a place that is relatively free of dust and dirt When the power switch is OFF or when carrying the camera attach the lens cap to prevent damage to the surface of the lens Be careful not to misplace the body cap lens cap or lens rear cap
28. cards FAT32 formatted SDHC memory cards and exFAT formatted SDXC memory cards that are compliant with the SD standard 4 GB or greater memory cards without the SDHC logo and 48 GB or greater memory cards without the SDXC logo are not based on the SD standard Use this product to format the SD Memory Cards to be used Formatting memory cards on computers or other devices may cause recording to take longer than normal or may cause cards to become incompatible with this product Page E 36 Use this product to reformat any cards that have already been formatted on computers etc MultiMediaCards cannot be used with this product Continued on the next page E 12 Please read before use continued CLass 4 SD speed class 4 This refers to a class 4 speed standard SD speed class for the continuous writing of data between SD compatible devices and SD Memory Cards as designated by the SD standards When the use of an SD speed class 4 card is recommended for SD compatible products this indicates that stable recording operation can be achieved when using SD Memory Cards of class 4 and above cLAss SD speed class 6 This refers to a class 6 speed standard SD speed class for the continuous writing of data between SD compatible devices and SD Memory Cards as designated by the SD standards When the use of an SD speed class 6 card is recommended for SD compatible products this indicates that stable recording operation can
29. corder 2 DATEITIME button Page 40 of Vol 2 button STARTISTOP button Same function as the START STOP button on the camera ZOOMIVOL buttons Page 40 of Vol 2 PLAY button Page 28 of Vol 2 SEARCH buttons Pages 28 and 39 of Vol 2 PAUSE button Page 28 of Vol 2 5 STILL ADV buttons Page 40 of Vol 2 RUE 16 9 GON Oa g IGEN Til ex Pus sat STOP button Page 28 of Vol 2 NES M 4g 10 SKIP buttons Pages 28 and 39 of Vol 2 11 OPERATION buttons Same function as the Operation lever on the camera 12 MENU button Same function as the MENU button on the camera 13 PHOTO SHOT button Page 13 of Vol 2 Same function as the CAPTURE feature assigned to a USER SW function on the camera Remote control usable range Page E 27 Recharging the battery Recharging The battery does not come ready charged when the camera is purchased Charge the battery before use It is recommended that you keep one extra battery as a spare 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor 2 Insert the battery Ww Charging lamp CHARGE ss 6 1 Align the battery with the mark and insert fully 25 Insert until fully place y tma E E 23 E Charging lamp On Charging in progress Off Charging complete Flashing See below E If charging lamp is flashing Check that there is no dirt dust or other substances attached to
30. cording is paused the REC CHECK function can be used to review the video and audio recorded 2 seconds immediately prior You can assign the REC CHECK function to USER switch 1 2 3 via the menu The REC CHECK images are also recorded when a device is connected to the camera and backup images have been recorded The REC CHECK function does not work when PC has been selected as the operation mode This function does not work if the REC format is changed if the camera is set to the CAM mode after having been switched to the PB mode if the SD memory card slot cover is opened or if the slot is switched after shooting SD Memory Card access lamp Illuminated orange Reading writing possible Flashing orange slow Accessing card Flashing green Card write protected CHECK CARD selection slot no space left on card Other than the selected slot Off No card inserted unformatted Unformatted card or incompatible card inserted Illuminated green When the USB is connected Flashing orange Accessing card Off A status other than access underway SD Memory Card access lamp Selecting a slot Of the two SD memory card slots the slot to be used for recording can be switched 1 Press the SLOT SELECT button while recording is paused The access lamp of the slot for recording lights up orange This function works when a recordable SD card is inserted in both slots The slot cannot be switched d
31. e suffered if the high temperature parts of this unit are in direct contact with the skin for long periods of time When using the equipment for long periods of time make use of the tripod K indicates safety information Caution for AC Mains Lead For battery charger FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY This product is eguipped with 2 types of AC mains cable One is for continental Europe etc and the other one is only for U K Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area since the other type of mains cable is not suitable FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE ETC Not to be used in the U K FOR U K ONLY FOR U K ONLY This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience A5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 Check for the ASTA mark amp or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer How to replace the fuse 1 Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver Camera Recorder The rating plate is on the unde
32. ections Select the item to be set and then push the OPERATION lever to confirm Example SCENE FILE 1 7 SCENE SELECT FILM CAM REC FORMAT VFR MODE Tilt the Operation lever in the lt direction to return to the previous menu E 44 Using the setup menus continued 6 Repeat steps 4 5 to change any other items Press the MENU button to complete settings and return to the normal screen Tilt the OPERATION lever in the lt direction or push the OPERATION lever to change the set value and return to the previous menu in some cases 7 Repeat steps 2 5 to change any other settings Press the MENU button to complete settings and return to the normal screen Initializing the menu settings The menu settings contain both the user file settings and the scene file settings You can initialize them separately To initialize the user file i e all the settings other than the scene file settings Select INIT in LOAD SAVE INIT of the USER FILE screen The current menu settings of user file will return to the factory settings To initialize the scene file Of the six scene files select the file you want to initialize from the SCENE SELECT item in the SCENE FILE screen Then in the SCENE FILE screen LOAD SAVE INIT select INIT The settings for only the selected scene file are returned to the factory settings If you wish to initialize the user file and scene files at the same time the
33. ening the card door and removing the SD Memory Card Switching off the power Connecting or disconnecting the USB connection cable Removing the battery Shaking or striking the camera Always format SD Memory Cards that have been used in other devices when first using them with this camera Page E 36 If CHECK CARD is displayed on the viewfinder or the LCD monitor please remove the SD Memory Card and insert it again E 35 The images shot from when shooting starts until it is stopped are recorded as one clip When recording is paused after a short period a small amount of time may be required after pressing the START STOP button to stop recording before writing to the SD Memory Card is terminated This means that operations cannot be accepted if the START STOP button is pressed immediately The camera will read information from the SD Memory Card immediately after the card is inserted Press the START STOP button to begin recording after PAUSE is displayed in the operation status display Page 47 of Vol 2 The camera s factory default setting is PH mode 1080 60i recording To view current setting status Page 6 of Vol 2 The upper limit for the number of clips which can be recorded on a single SD Memory Card is 900 However this number may exceed 900 clips at times such as when shooting immediately after the POWER switch has been set to ON Checking photos taken REC CHECK When re
34. ens When the LCD monitor is open the viewfinder may not display anything Close the LCD monitor Page 43 of Vol 2 E 29 Using the LCD Emphasizing outlines 1 Set the POWER switch to ON Emphasizing the outlines of the images you see Page E 27 in the viewfinder or on the LCD makes it easier to focus 2 Open the LCD monitor The monitor opens to an angle of 90 degrees The camera may be damaged by attempting to open it further than this 1 In CAM mode press EVF DTL button EVF DTL ON appears on the screen for about 2 seconds Emphasizing the outlines does not effect the images you shoot Preparation 3 Position the LCD monitor where it is easiest to see The monitor can be rotated 180 toward the lens and 90 toward you Do not apply unnecessary force to the open LCD This can damage the camera C POWER Press EVF DTL button again to return to the original display EVF DTL OFF appears on the screen for about 2 seconds Ensure the LCD is fully closed Operation status displays during self portrait recording No display Cannot record no card etc O Recording in progress during transition to the recording pause mode DD Recording paused recording standby Warning display E 30 Viewfinder continued Adjusting the screen display 1 Set the POWER switch to ON Page E
35. es safety information Ambient operating temperature 0 C to 40 C Ambient operating humidity 10 to 80 no condensation Weight Approx 1 3 kg Excluding the handle grip battery and accessories Dimensions W x H x D 163 4 mm x 195 mm x 290 4 mm Including the handle and grip Camera Pickup devices 4 3 MOS fixed pickup device Single panel primary color filter Number of pixels Effective pixels 12 4 million approx Single panel 16 9 Image size Valid image range Approx 17 8 mm H x Approx 10 0 mm V Lens Not included Lens mount Micro Four Thirds system Lens mount ND filter 1 4 1 16 1 64 Gain settings 6 18dB 3dB increments VIDEO CAM mode ISO200 ISO3200 FILM CAM mode Color temperature settings ATW ATW LOCK preset 3200K preset 5600K preset VAR Ach Bch Shutter speed settings Preset when SYSTEM FREQ is 59 94 Hz 60i 60P mode 1 60 1 100 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 seconds 30P mode 1 30 1 50 1 60 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 seconds 24P mode 1 24 1 50 1 60 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 seconds when SYSTEM FREQ is 50 Hz 50i 50P mode 1 50 1 60 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 seconds 25P mode 1 25 1 50 1 60 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 seconds Underline indicates when shutter is OFF Syncro scan when SYSTEM FREQ is 59 94 Hz and OPERATION TYPE is VIDEO CAM 60i 60P mode 1 60 0 seconds 1 250 6 seconds mode 1
36. formats and audio is recorded in Dolby Digital or linear PCM Before use Information regarding compatibility of SDHC SDXC Memory Cards and recorded video SDHC SDXC Memory Cards SDHC SDXC Memory Cards cannot be used with non SDHC SDXC compatible equipment lt lt Ensure that all equipment is SDHC SDXC compatible when using card c with other devices Compatibility of recorded video Recorded video cannot be used with non AVCHD compatible equipment For details please see your product s operating instructions Recorded video cannot be played back on non compatible non AVCHD compatible equipment Playback may not always be possible on all AVCHD compatible equipment Please use this product for playback in such instances E 18 Accessories Battery charger Page E 23 AC power supply cables For the U K For areas other than the U K Wireless remote control and battery CR2025 Page E 27 AC Adaptor Page E 25 AC power supply cables For the U K For areas other than Eye cup Page E 29 Microphone holder Page 41 of Vol 2 Microphone holder screws Page 41 of Vol 2 Length 6 mm M4 2 Length 12 mm M4 2 W Microphone holder adaptor Page 41 of Vol 2 Cable clamper Page 41 of Vol 2 lt Screws for cable clamper Length 4 mm M2 1 Page 41 of Vol 2 CD ROM Operating Instructions
37. his product The VW VBG260 and VW VBG6 batteries contain a function to enable verification as to whether they may be safely used with this product It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used EU To remove the battery Main Power Battery Lithium ion Battery Refer to page E 25 for the detail Press the battery release button Remote Control Battery Lithium Battery 1 Push the catch in the direction shown by arrow to remove the holder Battery release button O 2 Remove the button type battery from the battery holder Back up Battery Lithium Battery For the removal of the battery for disposal at the end of its service life please consult your dealer Note regarding the Power Management function specified under COMMISSION REGULATION EC No 1275 2008 implementing Directive 2009 125 EC of the European Parliament and of the
38. ion Intel is a registered trademark or a trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States and or other countries Apple Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc in the United States and or other countries Other model names company names and product names listed in these operating instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies E 17 This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non commercial use of a consumer and no license is granted or shall be implied for any use other than the personal uses detailed below To encode video in compliance with the AVC standard AVC Video To decode AVC Video that was encoded by consumer engaged in a personal and non commercial activity To decode AVC Video that was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA LLC http www mpegla com Separate license contracts must be obtained from MPEG LA where SD Memory Cards containing information recorded with this product are to be distributed to end users for commercial purposes End user refers to persons or organizations handling such contents for personal use I What is AVCHD AVCHD is a standard for the recording and playback of highly detailed high definition video Video is compressed in the MPEG 4 AVC H 264
39. is mode the lens iris can be The center of the screen displayed on the LCD corrected using this dial monitor is enlarged The screen border of the LCD monitor turns blue in enlarged view Set the direction of the IRIS DIAL and aperture control in the setup menus SW MODE screen Only four items are displayed on the screen IRIS DIAL Page 54 of Vol 2 the counter audio level meter zoom value Depending on your lens AUTO IRIS may not and focus value The message or information operate is not displayed Depending on your lens the CLOSE function When you press the START STOP button may not work during the IRIS operation while the enlarged view is operating the Depending on your lens for example if you are previous screen returns and the enlarged view using a mount adaptor the IRIS dial may not is disabled while recording operate Operate the IRIS ring of the lens The enlarged view is disabled while displaying See the display on the IRIS METER display the menu for the status of the light intensity For details The enlarged view is disabled while displaying on the IRIS METER display see page 47 of the color bar Vol 2 The enlarged view is disabled while operating the REC CHECK function The enlarged view is disabled while operating the AREA function using the FUNCTION knob The zebra pattern marker and safety zone are not displayed while the enlarged view is operating When you press
40. is product the remaining battery capacity is displayed in minutes 12221 1h30m Time remaining will be displayed after a brief pause The battery display will change nZ ZZ gt F zz mm Ta as battery capacity decreases will be displayed in red when less than 3 minutes are remaining mmm will flash when the battery is empty Remaining battery capacity may not be displayed correctly when using in high or low temperatures or when the battery has not been used for a long period of time To ensure that remaining battery capacity is displayed correctly use the battery completely from a fully charged state and charge the battery again Remaining battery capacity may still not be displayed correctly if the battery has been used for long periods in high or low temperatures or if the battery has been recharged a large number of times The remaining battery capacity display is a guideline and may change according to usage conditions The remaining battery capacity display will momentarily disappear when switching between modes when conducting REC CHECK operations or when changing the LCD brightness since the capacity is recalculated at these times Not displayed when using AC adaptor Keep metal objects such as necklaces and hairpins away from the battery Short circuiting may occur across the terminals causing the battery to heat up and you may seriously bur
41. lip and affects the sequence of playback of the thumbnails Before carrying out recording be sure to check and set TIME ZONE and CLOCK SET This shows you how to adjust the calendar to 17 20 on December 25 2010 1 Set the camera s power switch to ON Page E 27 2 Press the MENU button Menu operation Page E 44 Operations may also be performed using buttons on the remote control that correspond to those on the camera For details see Description of parts Remote control Page E 23 3 Select the TIME ZONE item on the settings menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen and push the Operation lever or tilt lever in gt direction OTHER FUNCTIONS 2 4 0 00 POWER SAVE OFF LANGUAGE English SYSTEM FREQ 50Hz 4 Pushing the Operation lever twice brings up the setting screen Tilt the Operation lever in the lt P directions to set the time difference from Greenwich Mean Time and push the Operation lever again Factory default setting is 00 00 TIME ZONE E 33 5 Tilt the Operation lever in the 4 direction and select YES in the CLOCK SET item on the settings menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen OTHER FUNCTIONS TIME ZONE POWER SAVE LANGUAGE 6 Tilt the Operation lever in the A V directions and set to DEC CLOCK SET ES taps I 7 Tilt the Operation lever to the P gt direction to change to the next item and set to 25 by tilting in the A Y directions CLOCK SET wa 8 Repeat steps 6 and
42. n yourself if you touch the battery in this state The battery becomes hot while it is being used or charged The camera recorder itself also becomes hot during use The recordable time reduces if you repeatedly start and stop recording The battery takes longer to charge when it is warm The AC adaptor can interfere with radio reception so keep radios at least 1 meter away from it The AC adaptor may make some noise when you are using it but this is normal Battery cannot be recharged when the DC cord is connected to the AC adaptor Description Preparation E 24 of parts Power sources Using the battery Installation Insert the battery until it clicks into place Removal 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF and check that the mode lamp is off 2 Remove the battery while pressing the battery release button Support the battery with your hand to ensure that it will not fall Battery release button VER CAM DIOLEVE cH2 Mode lamp Using the AC adaptor Installation 1 Connect the AC power supply cables to the AC adaptor 2 Plug the AC power supply cord into the power outlet 3 Insert the DC cord s battery connector until it clicks into place DC cord s battery connector E 25 Removal 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF and check that the mode lamp is
43. ns The brightness and hue may differ between the images appearing on the viewfinder and LCD monitor and those displayed on a TV monitor To see how the final images will appear check them on a TV monitor A z Eye cup holder Using the viewfinder 1 Set the POWER switch to ON and check that images appear in the viewfinder Turning the eye cup after attaching it may cause the eye cup holder to come off If the eyecup holder does come off see Cleaning the Viewfinder Page 71 of Vol 2 for details on how to refit it 2 Adjust the viewfinder s angle so that the Screen is positioned where it is easiest to see You can move the viewfinder out to about 90 perpendicular to the camera Projections 3 Adjust the diopter adjustment dial so that you can see the characters on the viewfinder screen clearly The pixels of the LCD monitor are controlled to obtain high precision with 99 99 96 of the effective pixels This leaves less than 0 01 96 of pixels that may not light or may remain on all the time These phenomena are normal and will have no effect on the images you shoot Screen burn in may occur in the LCD monitor However this is not a defect Diopter adjustment dial Do not allow the eyepiece of the viewfinder to remain in direct contact with sunlight or other strong light sources Internal components may be damaged and fire may be caused if light accumulates through the l
44. nsect sprays or other volatile substances These can warp the camera or cause the finish to come off Do not leave the camera recorder in contact with rubber or PVC products for extended periods of time After use remove the battery and disconnect the AC power supply cord Battery characteristics This camera recorder uses a rechargeable lithiumion battery that uses its internal chemical reaction to generate electrical energy This reaction is easily influenced by the ambient temperature and humidity and the battery s effective operating time is reduced as the temperature rises or falls If you use this camera at locations with extremely low temperatures its operating time will be reduced Protective circuitry functions if you use the battery where it is very hot and you will have to wait before you can use it again Remove the battery after use Completely remove the battery The battery continues to be used even if you have turned the camera off The battery can over discharge if you leave it in the camera and it may become impossible to recharge it Disposing of spent batteries The battery will become unchargeable Rather than throwing the battery into the garbage take it to a store that can assist in recycling it Do not remove the battery when the POWER Switch is ON Disconnect the power supply after turning OFF the POWER switch and making sure the mode lamp is completely OFF E 14 Operating precautions
45. o recording playback Recording format Dolby Digital 2ch in HA HE mode Dolby Digital 2ch linear PCM digital 2ch switch only in PS PH mode Sampling freguency 48 kHz Encoding 16 bit Compressed bit rate Dolby Digital PS PH mode 384 kbps HA HE mode 256 kbps Audio input Built in microphone Stereo microphone XLR input XLR 3 pin x 2 INPUT 1 INPUT 2 LINE MIC selectable high impedance LINE OdBu MIC 50 dBu 60 dBu menu selectable MIC POWER 48 V ON OFF selectable AUDIO output AUDIO output Output 600 O 316 mV Pin jack x 2 CH1 CH2 SDI 2ch linear PCM HDMI 2ch linear PCM 5 1ch Dolby Digital Headphone 3 5mm diameter stereo mini jack x 1 Speaker Round 20mm diameter Other terminals Camera remote terminal Super mini jack x 1 2 5 mm diameter S S Mini jack x 1 3 5 mm diameter FOCUS IRIS INDEX remote terminal Super mini jack x 1 2 5mm diameter TC PRESET IN OUT terminal VIDEO terminal dual purpose IN 1 0 V 4 0 V p p 10 OUT 2 0 V 0 5 V p p Low impedance USB terminal Card reader function no copyright protection support Type mini B connector compliant with USB ver 2 0 Monitor LCD 3 45 type wide LCD color monitor 920 000 dots approx Viewfinder wide 0 45 type LCD color monitor 1 220 000 dots equivalent approx Inrush current measured according to European standard EN55103 1 6 5 A AC Adaptor 5 A Battery charger AC adaptor Powe
46. ocedure described on the previous page whenever you need more precise white balance Do not block the white balance sensor when using the ATW feature ATW will not work if you do Using the setup menus Use the setup menus to change the settings to suit the scenes you are shooting or what you are recording MENU EXEC MENU button lt a gt m O PUSH ENTER Operation Using the menus The menu items indicated in the gray characters cannot be changed its settings 1 When the unit is in other than playback or recording mode press the MENU button The following is displayed on the viewfinder and LCD monitor CAM mode Example CAM MENU SW MODE RECORDING SETUP TC UB SETUP PB mode Example PB MENU THUMBNAIL OPERATION MM SW MODE ES 2 Tilt the Operation lever in the A V directions to move the yellow cursor to the function you wish to set 3 Push the Operation lever or tilt in the gt direction to display the setting items Example SCENE FILE OPERATION TYPE FILM CAM REC FORMAT PH 1080 25P VFR MODE OFF 4 Tilt the Operation lever in the A Y directions to move the yellow cursor to the item you wish to set Example SCENE FILE REC FORMAT PH 1080 25P VFR MODE OFF 5 Push the Operation lever or tilt in the gt direction to set the item To change values or other parameters tilt the Operation lever in the A Y dir
47. off 2 Remove the DC cord s battery connector while pressing the battery release button 3 Disconnect the AC power supply cord from the power outlet Disconnect the AC power supply cord from the power outlet when the unit is not going to be used Adjusting the hand strap Adjust the hand strap to suit your hand 1 Open the cover and adjust the length 2 Close the cover Make sure the cover is fully closed Attaching detaching the handle Detaching the handle 1 Use a Philips head screwdriver and remove the two screws 2 Slide in the direction of the arrow The handle will detach Attaching the handle Carry out the reverse of the detaching procedure to attach the handle Ensure both screws are firmly fixed in place When holding the handle make sure the screws are not loose Attaching detaching the grip Preparation Detaching the grip 1 Use a Philips head screwdriver and remove the two screws 2 Slide in the direction of the arrow The grip will detach Attaching the grip Carry out the reverse of the detaching procedure to attach the grip When attaching ensure both screws are firmly fixed in place E 26 The remote control Insert the battery 1 Push the catch in the direction shown by arrow to remove the holder 2 Insert the battery with the marked side facing up AE 3 Return the holder to its original position
48. ontrol unit optional to control the FOCUS IRIS aperture and ZOOM as well as REC start stop operation Do not connect any equipment except the remote control to the CAM REMOTE jack Connecting any equipment other than the remote control may cause the image brightness to change and or the images to appear out of focus 25 Headphone jack 3 5mm stereo mini jack Page 41 of Vol 2 26 SDI OUT terminal Page 42 of Vol 2 27 Body cap Page E 10 Left side and front side Description BARS button Page 11 of Vol 2 ZEBRA button Page 5 of Vol 2 OIS button Page 11 of Vol 2 EVF DTL button Page E 30 WFM button Page 12 of Vol 2 COUNTER RESET TC SET button Page 24 of Vol 2 CH1 CH2 SELECT switch Page 17 of Vol 2 8 INPUT 1 2 switch MIC POWER 48V Page 17 of Vol 2 9 Tripod hole bottom side Page E 16 10 Lens detachment button Page E 11 11 AWB button Page E 41 12 White balance sensor Page E 43 13 Remote control sensor front Page E 27 14 Tally lamp front Page E 28 O 0 o N N E 22 of parts Description of parts continued Remote control To use the remote control set the IR REMOTE item on the OTHER FUNCTIONS menu to ON The default setting for this item is OFF Page 62 of Vol 2 The following buttons are for functions that FXT DISPLAY button Page 40 or V l 2 cannot be executed on this camera re
49. or Page E 30 Page 45 of Vol 2 13 Built in microphone Page 17 of Vol 2 14 Light shoe 15 Major hook 16 ND dial Page E 41 17 IRIS dial Page E 40 18 IRIS button Page E40 E 20 of parts Description of parts continued Right side and rear side Handle Page E 26 Handle attachment screw x2 Page E 26 USER3 button Page 11 of Vol 2 STARTISTOP1 button Page E 35 Grip attachment screw x2 Page E 26 Grip Page E 26 INPUT 1 2 terminal XLR3 pin Page 17 of Vol 2 INPUT 1 2 audio input switching switch Page 17 of Vol 2 9 Microphone holder attachment x2 Page 41 of Vol 2 10 SD memory card slot and SD memory card access lamp Pages E 36 and E 38 11 SLOT SELECT button Page E 36 Page 31 of Vol 2 12 DIAL SELECT button Page 14 of Vol 2 13 SHUTR F RATE dial Page 14 of Vol 2 14 Remote control sensor rear Page E 27 15 Tally lamp rear Page E 28 16 Battery compartment Page E 25 17 Battery release button Page E 25 NO FWD 21 18 Card slot cover and OPEN lever Page E 38 19 AUDIO OUT CH1 CH2 terminal Page 42 of Vol 2 20 VIDEO OUT terminal Page 42 of Vol 2 21 USB terminal Page 42 of Vol 2 22 HDMI OUT terminal Page 42 of Vol 2 23 INDEX REMOTE jack 2 5 mm stereo mini jack 24 CAM REMOTE jack FOCUSIIRIS 3 5mm mini jack S S 2 5mm mini jack You can connect a remote c
50. pod mounting hole is 5 5mm Avoid applying excessive force to the tripod screws when mounting the camera onto a tripod Attach the tripod to the tripod hole on the bottom side E 16 Precaution for use continued Bl About this manual Note concerning illustrations in these instructions Illustrations camera recorder menu screens etc in these operating instructions differ slightly from the actual camera recorder References References are shown as Page 00 SD SDHC SDXC Memory Cards SD SDHC SDXC memory cards are noted as SD memory cards The menu language Descriptions in this document are given in the condition that the menu language is set to English The SDHC logo and SDXC logo are trademarks of SD 3C LLC AVCHD and the AVCHD logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation This product has been manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Screenshots are used in accordance with Microsoft Corporation guidelines IBM and PC AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporat
51. r Source 100 V 240 V AC 50 Hz 60 Hz 0 4A 7 3 V DC 1 95A indicates safety information Power Output Weight 165g Dimensions W x H x D 42 mm x 31 mm x 104 4 mm Battery charger Power Source 110 V 240 V AC 50 Hz 60 Hz 22W 8 4 V DC 1 3A indicates safety information Power Output Weight 140 g Dimensions W x H x D 103 mm x 36 mm x 62 mm Weight and dimensions are approximate Specifications are subject to change without notice E 50 Reference Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries Cd E 51 These symbols on the products packaging and or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste For proper treatment recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002 96 EC and 2006 66 EC By disposing of these products and batteries correctly you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries please contact your local municipality your waste
52. rside of the viewfinder Battery Charger AC Adaptor The rating plate is on the underside of the Battery Charger and AC Adaptor Disconnect the AC mains plug from the AC mains socket when not in use EEE Y netmeli ine Uygundur EEE Complies with Directive of Turkey E 2 E 3 KL indicates safety information Caution for AC Mains Lead For AC adaptor FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY This product is equipped with 2 types of AC mains cable One is for continental Europe etc and the other one is only for U K Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area since the other type of mains cable is not suitable FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE ETC Not to be used in the U K FOR U K ONLY FOR U K ONLY This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 Check for the ASTA mark amp or the BSI mark 9 on the body of the fuse If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer How to replace the f
53. ry Card ll How to open the operating instruction manual PDF files Discontinue installation if the installation screen of the software opens as a result of inserting the CD ROM When INDEX pdf on the CD ROM is opened a list of the operating instruction manuals will be displayed Click on the document name of the manual to be opened ll Adobe Reader is required to read PDF files It can be downloaded from the home page of Adobe Systems AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic AVCCAM device Register as a user for this device to receive a special service warranty up to three years of free warranty repairs Customers who register as users on the website will receive an extended warranty repair valid for up to three years 15t year 2nd year 3rd year AVCCAM device Basic warranty Extended warranty repair 4 1 Please note that this extended warranty is not available in some countries regions 2 Not all models eligible for extended warranty coverage 3 The basic warranty period may vary depending on the country region 4 Not all repair work is covered by this extended warranty Free 3 years of Warranty Repairs Make sure to save the Registration Notice e mail Purchase Register online Registration Notice during the warranty period AVCCAM product within 1 month e mail sent Details about user registration and the extended warranty http
54. the DISP MODE CHK button while the enlarged view is operating the enlarged view is set to OFF The WFM function is disabled while the enlarged view is operating IN RED function and EXPAND function do not work at the same time E 40 Basic operations of the camera continued Adjusting the gain When the display is dark increase the gain to brighten the display GAIN switch 1 Switch the gain with the GAIN switch L Set here under normal conditions The default value is ISO400 0 dB M Increase the gain of the image amplifier The default value is ISO800 6 dB H Increase the gain of the image amplifier The default value is ISO1600 12 dB You can change the L M and H gain values using the LOW GAIN MID GAIN and HIGH GAIN on the setting menu SW MODE screen Page 54 of Vol 2 E 41 Light intensity adjustments Use the ND dial to change the ND Filter used filter to change light intensity 1 ND filter is not used 2 Cuts light intensity by up to about 1 4 3 Cuts light intensity by up to about 1 16 4 Cuts light intensity by up to about 1 64 ND dial Adjusting the white balance In order to reproduce the white accurately adjust the ratio between the three RGB primary colors If the white balance is not adjusted properly not only will the white be reproduced poorly but the color tones of the entire screen will also be downgraded When
55. the connectors on the battery or AC adaptor and ensure that the adaptor has been connected correctly If there is dirt or dust on the connectors disconnect the power plug from the socket before cleaning If the charging lamp continues to flash there may be a fault with the battery or the AC adaptor Please consult with the place of purchase E Charging time and available recording time Approx Battery Voltage Charging Maximum continuous model capacity time ge recording time 7 2 VI Aoprox CGA E 625 5800 5400 PPO Approx 350 included typ min 230 minutes minutes mAh 7 2V Approx VW VBG6 5800 5400 PPTOX Approx 350 optional typ min 230 minutes minutes mAh The figures in the table above are guidelines for use in normal temperature conditions temperature 25 C 77 F humidity 60 Charging may take longer in higher or lower temperatures Charging may take longer if the battery has not been in use for a long period of time Given here are the approximate continuous recording times when recording using the viewfinder with no connections to any external devices and with the LCD monitor closed Available recording time may vary according to usage conditions Charging times are based on charging batteries from an empty state IM Remaining battery capacity displays When using Panasonic manufactured batteries compatible with th
56. tripod is attached take hold of the tripod WARNING This equipment must be earthed To ensure safe operation the three pin plug must be inserted only into a standard three pin power point which is effectively earthed through normal house hold wiring Extension cords used with the equipment must have three cores and be correctly wired to provide connection to the earth Wrongly wired extension cords are a major cause of fatalities The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power point is earthed or that the installation is completely safe For your safety if you are in any doubt about the effective earthing of the power point please consult a qualified electrician CAUTION The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable The AC receptacle mains socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible To completely disconnect this equipment from the AC mains disconnect the power cord plug from the AC receptacle WARNING Always keep memory cards or accessories coin battery microphone holder screws microphone holder adaptor cable clamper screws for cable clamper INPUT terminal covers major hook out of the reach of babies and small children CAUTION Danger of explosion or fire if battery is incorrectly replaced or mistreated Do not disassemble the battery or dispose of it in fire Do not store in
57. ts have been recorded Times displayed include time needed for processing etc actual available recording times will be slightly shorter Continuous recording time is a maximum of 12 hours when using the AC adaptor Recording can be restarted even if it was paused due to shortage of space Even for the same card the recording time differs depending on conditions such as the recording format and recorded images The recording time of a memory card may shorten when record and delete are repeated often over and over In that case format the memory card with the camera When a memory card is formatted all data recorded on the memory card is erased and cannot be restored Save important data to your computer Please use an SD memory card class of SD speed class 6 or above when using the VFR function Recording cannot be performed with less than SD speed class 6 E 37 Removing SD Memory Card 1 Lift the viewfinder up and slide the card slot cover OPEN lever right to open Ensure that the SD Memory Card access lamp is not flashing orange before opening the cover 2 Press the center of the SD Memory Card so that it pops out slightly and pull the card straight outwards SD Memory Card access lamp Do not remove the SD Memory Card or switch off the power in the following circumstances Doing so may damage your SD Memory Card 1 While the SD Memory Card access lamp is still flashing orange after an SD Memory
58. ts that generate magnetic fields that it no longer operates properly turn it off and remove the battery or unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet Then install the battery again or reconnect the AC adaptor After this turn the camera recorder back on Do not use the camera recorder near radio transmitters or high voltage equipment Using the camera recorder near a radio transmitter or high voltage equipment may adversely affect the recorded images and or sound Do not allow any sand or dust to get into the camera recorder when using it at the beach and other similar places Sand and dust can damage the camera recorder or a card Be especially careful when inserting or removing a card AC adaptor battery charger and battery If the CHARGE lamp continues to blink even when the battery temperature is normal there may be something wrong with the battery or AC adaptor battery charger Contact your dealer The battery takes longer to charge when it is warm The AC adaptor battery charger can interfere with radio reception so keep radios at least 1 meter away from it The AC adaptor battery charger may make some noise when you are using it but this is normal Take precautions not to drop the camera when moving it Strong impacts may damage the camera and cause it to stop working Handle the camera with care using the hand strap or shoulder strap to carry it Do not spray the camera with i
59. uring recording Formatting SD Memory Cards 1 Set the camera s power switch to ON Page E 27 2 Press the MENU button 3 Select CARD FUNCTIONS CARD FORMAT from the menu and then push the OPERATION lever to confirm Select the slot number of the card to format when the following screen is displayed Select NO if you do not wish to format the card Press the MENU button to close the menu display CARD FUNCTIONS 4 Select YES on the conformation screen The SD Memory Card will be formatted CARD FUNCTIONS FORMATTING CARD WILL ERASE ALL CONTENTS DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE B Press the MENU button to finish When an SD Memory Card is formatted all data including video data and still images recorded on the card will be erased and will not be restorable Save all important data to your computer CARD FORMAT FINISHED E 36 Basic shooting operations continued SD Memory Card recording times Total available recording times approx when using SD SDHC SDXC Memory Cards manufactured by Panasonic SD Memory Card capacity Recording mode ps Highest quality mode 1920X1080 pixels PH Highest quality mode 1920X1080 pixels or 1280X720 pixels HA High quality mode 1920X1080 pixels HE Long duration mode 1440X1080 pixels Approx 1 min 40 sec Approx 2 min Approx 3 min Approx 10 min Approx 4 min Approx 5 min Approx 7 min Approx
60. use 1 Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver Manufactured by Panasonic Corporation Osaka Japan Importer s name and address of pursuant to EU rules Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15 22525 Hamburg Germany EMC NOTICE FOR THE PURCHASER USER OF THE APPARATUS 1 Applicable standards and operating environment The apparatus is compliant with standards EN55103 1 and EN55103 2 and electromagnetic environments E1 E2 and E4 2 Pre requisite conditions to achieving compliance with the above standards 1 Peripheral equipment to be connected to the apparatus and special connecting cables The purchaser user is urged to use only equipment which has been recommended by us as peripheral equipment to be connected to the apparatus The purchaser user is urged to use only the connecting cables described below 2 For the connecting cables use shielded cables which suit the intended purpose of the apparatus Video signal connecting cables Use double shielded coaxial cables which are designed for 75 ohm type high frequency applications for SDI Serial Digital Interface Coaxial cables which are designed for 75 ohm type high frequency applications are recommended for analog video signals Audio signal connecting cables If your apparatus supports AES EBU serial digital audio signals use cables designed for AES EBU Use shielded cables which provide qu
61. user file and all six scene files can be restored to their factory default settings by selecting YES for the MENU INIT item on the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen E 45 Setup menu structure SCENE FILE Pages 51 to 53 of Vol 2 SW MODE Pages 53 to 55 of Vol 2 RECORDING SETUP Page 56 of Vol 2 SCENE SELECT TC UB SETUP Page 57 of Vol 2 AV IN OUT SETUP Page 58 of Vol 2 SDI amp HDMI OUT SEL SDI 24PsF SDI EDH r DOWNCON MODE HP MODE TEST TONE I VIDEO SETUP AUDIO OUT r OPERATION r REC FORMAT FUNCTION KNOB I VFR MODE LOW GAIN FRAME RATE GAIN SYNCRO SCAN HIGH GAIN DETAIL LEVEL ATW V DETAIL LEVEL IRIS DIAL I DETAIL CORING USER1SW I CHROMA LEVEL USER2 SW I CHROMA PHASE USER3 SW I COLOR TEMP Ach WFM I COLOR TEMP Bch S S SW INH I MASTER PED FACE FRAMING I A IRIS LEVEL DRS PREREC MODE I GAMMA I INTERVAL REC KNEE RELAY REC MATRIX I PS PH AUDIO MODE J SKIN DTL MIC ALC B W MODE GAIN1 CARD READ MIC GAIN2 I CARD WRITE LOAD SAVE INIT NAME EDIT IC MODE TD PRESET I UB PRESET EXT TC LINK SDI OUT PS MODE HDMI OUT SEL E 46 Setup menu structure continued Menu continued DISPLAY SETUP Pages 59 to 60 of Vol 2 CARD FUNCTIONS Page 61 of Vol 2 USER FILE
62. uses on infinity then it switches to manual focus The FOCUS switch automatically moves back to M MANUAL after you move it to E 39 Temporarily switching to auto focus Even if you have switched FOCUS to M MANUAL the camera will focus automatically while you press down PUSH AUTO Auto focus may not work properly if there is flickering Select a shutter speed suited to the ambient light Page 14 of Vol 2 If the auto focus mode is set with any format except 60i 60P 50i and 50p controlling the focus will take slightly longer than in the normal focus mode Auto focus is not available for some models of lens Auto focus is not available when using the function The focus position display does not move linearly Using focus assist Iris adjustments IN RED 1 Assign IN RED to any ofthe USER 1 3 buttons in the menu SW MODE screen ae 2 Press the button assigned USER SW IRIS dial The contours of the image is taken in the red IRIS button outline Adjust the focus so that the subject to focus is surrounded by the red outline 1 Press the IRIS button to switch how to adjust the aperture of lens EXPAND AUTO IRIS Adjust the iris automatically MANUAL IRIS Adjust the iris manually 1 Assign EXPAND to any of the USER 1 3 button in the menu SW MODE screen 2 Turn the IRIS dial to adjust the aperture of lens when in the manual iris mode 2 Press the button assigned USER SW In the auto ir
63. you are shooting in manual mode readjust the white balance whenever lighting conditions change You can save adjustments and reselect them by setting the WHITE BAL switch to or B You can also use the preset values Use the settings to suit the shooting conditions WHITE BAL switch AWB button White balance adjustments 1 Set the shutter speed Page 14 of Vol 2 2 Place a white pattern in a location with the same lighting conditions and light source as the subject then zoom in and fill the whole screen with white Something white a white cloth or wall near the subject can be used instead Do not include bright spotlights in your shot 3 Set the WHITE BAL switch to A or B whichever one you want to save the adjustment in 4 Press the AWB button Adjustment takes a few seconds The following messages appear on the screen Message during adjustment AWB Ach ACTIVE Message after adjustment AWB Ach OK An error message appears on the screen when white balance adjustment is not possible Message when adjustment cannot be done AWB Ach NG White balance cannot be adjusted if the ATW Auto Tracking White function is working Make the necessary adjustments if one of the following error messages appears then try adjusting the white balance again Error messages Adjustments LOW LIGHT Increase light or increase the gain LEVEL OVER Reduce light or decrease the
64. ys take some trial shots before actual shooting When shooting important events such as weddings always take some trial shots and check that the sound and images have been recorded properly before actual shooting Before use Be sure to check and set the calendar and time zone These settings affect the control and playback sequence of the recorded contents Before making a recording set and check the calendar and time zone Page E 33 Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings In the event of failed recording due to a fault related to this camera or to the SD SDHC SDXC memory card please understand that no compensation can be provided Respect copyrights Copyright laws forbid the use of video and audio material you have recorded for any purpose other than your own personal enjoyment Remember that restrictions apply to the shooting of certain material even if it is intended for private use Caution regarding laser beams The MOS sensor may suffer damage if the lens is subjected to light from a laser beam Ensure that laser beams do not strike the lens when shooting in an environment where laser devices are used Media that can be used in this unit SD SDHC SDXC memory cards can be used See page E 12 for details Mounting the camera recorder on a tripod The tripod mounting hole supports 1 4 20UNC and 3 8 16UNC screws Please use this in according to the fixing screw on the tripod The depth of the tri

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