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1. Limited Warranty onLy FoR u s a AND PUERTO RICO Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Camcorder Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage For USA and Puerto Rico Only If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America referred to as the warrantor will for the length of the period indicated on the chart below which starts with the date of original purchase warranty period at its option either a repair your product with new or refurbished parts b replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product or c refund your purchase price The decision to repair replace or refund will be made by the warrantor Camcorder ss 90 days rre Memory Cards ae Batteries During the Labor warranty period there will be no charge for labor During the Parts warranty period there will be no charge for parts This Limited Warranty excludes both parts and labor for non rechargeable batteries antennas and cosmetic parts cabinet This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold as is Carry In or Mail In Service To find a service cen
2. EDIT SCENE gt RELAY INFO CANCEL e When the relay information is canceled combining of the relayed scenes will not be possible anymore Combining of the relay scene cannot be performed if the available space on the SD card is less than the volume of the relayed scene in the built in memory It is recommended to combine the relay scene using a DVD burner or the HD Writer AE 4 0 e When the Disc Playback is selected while a DVD burner optional is connected you cannot combine relay scenes or cancel relay information e The personal information of the relayed scene in the built in memory or SD card is deleted the personal information of the combined relay scene is deleted 99 VQT3Y41 Advanced Playback Watching Video Pictures on your TV Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals Image quality may vary with the connected terminals O High quality O HDMI terminal 1 terminal j N Q Video terminal e Use the AV multi cable supplied or HDMI mini cable optional and check the output settings 103 e HDMl is the interface for digital devices If you connect this unit to a HDMI compatible high definition TV and then play back the recorded high definition images you can enjoy them in high resolution with high quality sound 1 Connect this unit to a TV GO HDMI mini cable optional e Be sure to connect to the HDMI terminal Q AV multi cable
3. 1 Touch lt left side p right side of RIIN on the Touch Menu to display the operation icons 3 27 2 Touch an operation icon e g PRE REC e Select the operation icon again to cancel the function Refer to the respective pages for canceling the following functions Smile Shot 3 57 Built in flash 3 58 Self timer 3 58 Guidelines 3 59 Video Light 3 60 e The icon is displayed in Y when the operation icon is set PRE REC or self timer icon is displayed in Operation icons Intelligent Exposure MM Backlight Compensation Q ewe E Built in flash amp ColorNightRect Video Light Self timer 1 Not displayed in Still Picture Recording Mode 2 Not displayed in Motion Picture Recording Mode e The operation icons that are displayed in the Touch Menu can be changed SELECT OPERATION ICONS 3 44 e f you turn off the unit or change the mode to gt PRE REC Backlight compensation Color night rec Self timer and Tele Macro functions are canceled e f you turn off the unit the Fade function is canceled e t is possible to set from the menu i Y 55 VQT3Y41 Fade When you start recording the image audio gradually Fade in appears Fade in When you pause recording the image audio gradually disappears Fade out e The Fade setting is canceled when the recording stops B To select the color for fade in out Fade out
4. Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing Product numbers correct as of Dec 2011 These may be subject to change Battery pack VW VBK180 AC adaptor P PC VSK0780 PU VSK0781 AC cable K2CA2CA00025 AV multi cable K1HY12YY0016 USB cable K2KYYYY00201 Shoe adaptor VYC1055 CD ROM Software 12 VQT3Y41 B inserting the battery Install the battery by inserting it in the B Inserting removing an SD card direction shown in the figure e Insert the battery until it clicks and locks B Charging the battery Access lamp ACCESS Q e When this unit is accessing the SD card or built in memory the access lamp lights up e Check that the access lamp has gone off 1 Open the SD card cover and insert remove the SD card into from the card slot e Face the label side 9 in the direction shown in the illustration and press it straight in as far as it will go e Press the center of the SD card and then pull it straight out Securely close the SD card cover e Securely close it until it clicks DC input terminal Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor then the AC outlet Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input terminal e The status indicator will flash red at an 2 interval of 2 seconds approximately 1 second on 1 second off indicating that charging has begun It
5. Green J 3k X2 yA Flash 958 Focus indication gt 33 5 5 Flash Level gt 58 O Red Eye Reduction 2 58 2 72 wo World time setting gt 41 AF AF assist lamp 2 73 NOV 15 2012 Date indication 2 28 12 34PM Time indication 3 28 139 VQT3Y41 B Playback indications gt AU 4 w 4 4 4 p UE D 411 Display during playback 3 37 81 0h00m00s Playback Time 3 37 No 10 Scene Number O Repeat Playback gt 83 py Resume Playback 3 83 100 0001 Still picture folder file name On Protected motion pictures still pictures 3 97 ESTE ADE 55550 ss so ARE MP4 Play mode selection display 3 37 Relay recorded scene 2 63 O Still picture recorded using Smile Shot 2 57 Scenes saved with Highlight Playback gt 90 DE Scenes with facial recognition gt 97 Scenes recorded in 3D 3 106 140 VQT3Y41 B indication of connection to other devices e Accessing the card 3 121 134 4 Accessing the built in memory 3 121 134 B Confirmatory indications Time The built in battery is low display 3 28 Y Warning for recording of yourself gt 29 Vs SD card is not inserted or is non compatible B Confirmatory indications when a DVD burner is connected O Disc Playback gt 117 Scene copied in Standard XP Scene copied in Standard SP ERB 3 lets ARB cess eo Disc type 3 112 Othe
6. Reproducci n de la siguiente imagen B Detener la reproducci n y visualizar las miniaturas 175 VQT3Y41 Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus NJ 07094 Panasonic Canada Inc 5 70 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario LAW 2T3 P Panasonic Corporation 2011 VQT3Y41 Printed in Japan F1211KYO 9000 3
7. e The relay information is deleted when part of a scene that was relay recorded is deleted making it impossible to perform the Relay scene combining gt 98 Dividing a scene AVCHD 99 It is possible to divide an AVCHD scene gt gt Any unwanted parts in the scene can be deleted after dividing e Change the mode to gt and touch the play mode select icon Then select the AVCHD scene 3 37 1 Select the menu eJ EDIT SCENE gt DIVIDE gt SET 2 Touch the scene to be divided 3 Touch gt 2 to set the dividing point e t is convenient to use Slow motion Playback and Frame by au ES frame Playback gt 81 RA a x e Touch YES to continue dividing the same scene To continue ue PI GE qe Me dividing other scenes touch NO and repeat Steps 2 3 us 4 Touch Return to complete dividing e Unwanted parts can be deleted gt 93 To delete all the divided points menu EDIT SCENE gt DIVIDE gt CANCEL ALL e he scenes that were deleted after division cannot be recovered e You cannot divide a scene if you are playing back a disc with a DVD burner optional connected or if the number of scenes of a given date would exceed 99 scenes e t may not be possible to divide scenes with a short recording time e Data that has been recorded or edited on another device cannot be divided and the divided points cannot be deleted e f personal information in the divided scenes is delete
8. DUBBING seconds 119 122 DUBDINQS O sonreir aer 123 From built in memory to SD card uuu cioe dre RR EE RR PS 110 From SD card to built in MEMO REP 110 Creating still picture from motion DIOS og Du esc oodd bara EROR NERO 82 Custom effect 2 2 ne 87 170 VQT3Y41 WD Date and time display 42 Date and time setting 28 Delete ss seriadas rosada 93 Deleting part of a scene 94 Deleting personal information 97 Demo mode e 48 Digital cinema color 22e 68 Digtal ZOOM se nsi a TROR Hae aes 62 Direct playback uei es oe cec os 82 Bici D 118 VIO cnn smtp SERRE ERE ce Be 95 DVD burner icis eke sara sakes 112 HE Economy AC adaptor 43 Economy Battery 43 Effect setup sacas 9 ne ed wba ER amp 87 EXA setae oe ee ee es RR 102 Extra Optical Zoom iles sexes 49 BF Face recognition 63 Fade PT 56 Pade Color 25s aan uas Sau RR pm us 56 Favorite scene oooooooooo 89 gp Mer 58 Flash level ooo ooooooo 58 FOCUS aras da D cerns oud 33 77 Format disc uoa ES m cece PE 117 Formatting naana anaana 46 47 117 Frame by frame playback 81 BG Cc sce wen eee ces oh ae en eee 76 tie MEME 19 Guide display ix suce uid mach cuts 40 Guidelines eee eee 59 BH HD Writer AE 4 0 125 136 HDMI mini connector 17 100 104 HDMI resolution 103 H
9. The C5 indication appears on the full screen views e All the scenes are played back repeatedly When playing back motion pictures by date all the scenes on the selected date are played back repeatealy Resuming the previous playback ee v If playback of a scene was stopped halfway the playback can be resumed from where it was stopped mw VIDEO SETUP gt RESUME PLAY gt ON If playback of a motion picture is stopped appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped scene e The memorized resume position is cleared if you turn off the unit or change the mode The setting of RESUME PLAY does not change Zooming in on a still picture during playback Playback zoom 1 Touch and hold the part you wish to zoom in on during still picture playback e t will display enlarged in order of normal display x1 x2 X4 Touch and hold the screen to zoom in from the normal display x1 to x2 Touch the screen to zoom in from x2 to x4 e The still picture is zoomed in on centering on the part you touched You can zoom in by touching a still picture during playback 83 VQT3Y41 2 Move to the zoomed in position by touching D M R O or slide while touching the screen e The location of the zoom displays for about 1 second when zooming in zooming out or moving the displayed location e The more picture is enlarged the more its quality deteriorates Zooming out from the zoomed still picture
10. Touch DESTINATION e Touch ENTER 41 VQT3Y41 e When the home region is set for the first time the screen for selecting home travel destination appears after setting the home region successively If the home region has already been set once execute the menu operation for Step 1 5 Only when setting the region of your travel destination Touch El A to select your travel destination and touch ENTER e Touch DAYLIGHT SAVING to set daylight saving time appears and the summer time setting is turned on The travel destination time and time difference from the home region time are set forward by one The local time at the selected travel destination hour Touch DAYLIGHT SAVING again to The time difference between return to the normal time setting the travel destination and the e Close the setting by touching EXIT py home region appears and the time of the travel destination is indicated To return the display to the home setting Set the home region using Step 1 to 3 and close the setting by touching EXIT e f you cannot find your travel destination in the area shown on the screen set it by using the time difference from your home region DATE TIME DATE D T OFF It is possible to change the date and time display mode DATE FORMAT Y M D M D Y D M Y It is possible to change the date format ZOOM REC DISPLAY ONJ OFF You can set the display method of the zoom button icons M M
11. c Relay Recording 3 63 DT E23 i Power LCD 3 45 lt gt de y el Image Stabilizer 3 50 80 Optical Image Stabilizer Lock gt 54 80 White Still picture recording icon O Red Recording still picture R3000 Remaining number of still pictures gt 34 64 D ud tw 23u 58u 21 02v Number of recording pixels for still pictures 3 34 70 72 82 In Playback Mode the picture size is not displayed for still pictures recorded with other products that have different picture sizes from the sizes shown above 910 92 Self Timer Recording gt 58 MEGA MEGA OIS 2 33 PRE REC PRE REC gt 56 m Display Touch Menu gt 27 B ZoomMicrophone 269 Backlight Compensation Sz Wind Noise Canceler 2 68 9 59 de Picture Adjustment 70 _ Y Tele Macro gt 59 4X dod Contrast Control N AF AE tracking 3 53 L Q0000008000 Microphone Level 2 69 A Touch Zoom 2 52 lt lt SID QDA Video Light 2 60 gt Touch Shutter gt 54 DA MF Manual Focus gt 77 O C Smile Shot 57 EXT G ES EM IE w Fade White White Balance 75 B Fade Black gt 56 1 100 Shutter Speed gt 76 x Color Night Rec function OPEN F2 0 Iris value 3 76 3 60 OdB Gainvalue gt 76 qj inteligentExposure 2 59 O White
12. e Quality will be different from the normal still picture Highlight amp Time Frame Index An image of one scene is displayed as a thumbnail at set search condition Scene can be played back from any midway point of the scene you wish to see e Operate the zoom lever to Q side and change over the thumbnail display to Highlight amp Time Frame Index 3 38 Touch e To display the next previous page Slide the thumbnail display upward downward while touching it Touch A up Y down on the thumbnail scroll lever gt 37 2 Touch the desired search condition 3 SECONDS 6 SECONDS 12 SECONDS MINUTES FACE HIGHLIGHT This cannot be set while playing back the scenes in iFrame or the scenes saved as MP4 e When select FACE it will select the portion for which Face Recognition was performed from the scenes judged to be clearly recorded This will then be displayed as a thumbnail e A portion judged to be clearly recorded will be detected and displayed in thumbnail if you select HIGHLIGHT 82 VQT3Y41 3 When MINUTES is selected Touch PM Y to set the time e t can be set up to a maximum of 60 minutes e Touch ENTER 4 Touch the thumbnail to be played back e Next Previous thumbnail can be displayed by touching E D Repeat Playback Nn Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes e new VIDEO SETUP gt REPEAT PLAY gt ON
13. 2 The Optical Image Stabilizer W and Optical Image Stabilizer Lock NUI can be used 3 The 1080 60p recording mode is canceled and the motion picture is recorded with 1080 60i picture quality 80 VQT3Y41 Advanced Playback Playback Operations Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations refer to page 37 Playback operation Playback display During Playback Fast forward rewind playback La EI 2 Skip playback to the start of a scene Slow motion Playback During Pause Frame by frame playback The motion picture is advanced one frame at a time v Operating steps Touch gt gt during playback to fast forward Touch lt lt to rewind e The fast forward rewind speed increases if you touch P 4 amp again The display on the screen changes from gt gt to gt P e Normal playback is restored when you touch M Touch the LCD monitor and slide from right to left from left to right during playback With the playback paused continue touching Il ll is for slow rewind playback Playback is slow while touching e Normal playback is restored when you touch M e When Slow motion pictures are played back in reverse they will be shown continuously at approximately 2 3 the speed of normal playback intervals of 0 5 seconds e Slow motion Playback of the scenes in iFrame or the scenes saved as MP4 will be
14. 3 Press the recording start stop button to start recording GQ Touch Menu E Language selection When you begin recording HI changes 1 Touch wenu then touch SETUP gt De LANGUAGE c 2 Touch desired language B Recording still pictures 1 Change the mode to B Selecting a media to record 2 Open the LCD monitor 3 Press the button fully to take the HC V700M 1 Change the mode to e or O 2 Select the menu mw MEDIA SELECT 3 Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures picture e The media is selected separately to motion pictures or still pictures is highlighted in yellow 4 Touch ENTER 15 VQT3Y41 B Motion picture Still picture playback 1 Change the mode to gt 2 Touch the play mode select icon 3 Select the still picture or the recording format of the motion picture 9 you wish to play back Select the media type and then select the still picture G or the recording format of the motion picture 9 you wish to play back e Touch ENTER e The icon is displayed in the thumbnail display when the item for motion picture is touched EXIST LEXIC 1080060 ses 56 BRE and MP4 J e is displayed in the 1080 60p scenes and is displayed in the side by side scenes when ALL AVCHD is touched 4 Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back 16 VQT3Y41 e It will switch to the screen displaying J and thumbnail scr
15. Check via the label on the card etc e Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards SDHC Memory Cards SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following website http panasonic jp support global cs e cam This website is in English only e Operation of the SD Memory Cards 256 MB or less is not guaranteed Also the SD Memory Card 32 MB or less cannot be used for the motion picture recording e 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 e The operation of Memory Cards exceeding 64 GB cannot be guaranteed e When the write protect switch on SD card is locked no recording deletion or editing will be possible on the card e Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent Q swallowing 23 VQT3Y41 Inserting removing an SD card When using an SD card not from Panasonic or one previously used on other equipment for the first time on this unit format the SD card 3 46 47 When the SD card is formatted all of the recorded data is deleted Once the data is deleted it cannot be restored Caution Check that the access lamp has gone off e Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SD card e Do not apply strong shocks bend or drop the SD card
16. Mexico D F and Metropolitan Area 169 VQT3Y41 Index B Numerics 1080 60p recording 51 3D Conversion Lens setup 78 3D playback viewing 106 152 3D recording usa accen xu hc 78 152 3D storage vee ate ee idas 123 BA AC adaptor 24 2 2 ee wien 21 151 Adjusting 3D effect of the 3D image 2 ue gree ace ace Ged ex 108 AF assist lamp 2er ERE 73 AF AE tacking criar dida 53 Alert sound ara sae ERR ias 44 Approximate number of recordable Ie Cm 157 Aspect ratio iius sta sese eR RE Ra 71 Auto Cursor Position 46 Auto fOCUS sage E UE ERG es ead 36 Auto Ground Directional Standby c P 67 AUTO DIOIGOL s viu iom ran vd eae ee 118 Auto slow shutter 2D 67 Auto slow shutter 3D 67 Automatic face framing 66 Automatic white balance 36 AV multi connector 17 100 122 AV multi connector output 103 Duc pa 8 HB Backlight compensation 59 Battery MCI 20 150 Battery capacity indication 22 Built in memory sess 8 Bc Cancel protect uh m ah e 118 Card MT 23 153 Card status CT 47 Changing the display style 42 Charging WN sas areas 22 ego MET 149 Color night rec function 60 Component out sx see ord seis 103 Conversion assist function 126 Convert 2D 10 9D s i zoe eas 108 Copy DISC 262406 td505 eee 114
17. Touch Q to zoom out X4 x2 gt x1 e Touch to return to normal playback x 1 O Displayed location of the zoom e You can also perform zoom operations using the zoom lever e Playback zoom cannot be performed for the still pictures recorded in 3D It will perform the playback zoom after switching to 2D playback when the zoom operation is performed 84 VQT3Y41 Advanced Playback Various playback functions Playing back motion pictures still pictures by date gt The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession Touch the date select icon 3 27 GO Date select icon 2 Touch the playback date The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails 3 Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back e Playing back of all the scenes or the still pictures returns if the unit is turned off or the mode is changed Even if AVCHD scenes are recorded on the same day they are grouped separately when the number of scenes exceeds 99 1 2 is added after the recording date displayed on the screen Even if AVCHD scenes are recorded on the same day they are grouped separately whenever the 1080 60p recording 1080 60i recording or side by side recording are switched 1 2 are added after the date displayed on the date list Even if iFrame scenes are recorded on the same day they are grouped separately in
18. Touch the media you wish to dub e When using the battery the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds Touch the screen to turn the LCD monitor on 4 Dubbing through operations on the Blu ray disc recorder or high definition AVCHD compatible DVD recorder alea fu Do not touch CHANGE MEDIA on the screen of the unit during dubbing About the screen indication of the unit e When the unit is accessing the SD card card access icon Mii appears on the unit screen or the access lamp is on o When the unit is accessing the built in memory built in memory access icon 4 appears on the unit screen or the access lamp is on e Be careful not to disconnect the USB cable AC adaptor or battery while the unit is accessing media as this may result in the loss of recorded content e Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables e When this unit is connected to a Panasonic Blu ray disc recorder or a DVD recorder using a USB cable while the unit is turned on power is also supplied from the connected equipment to this unit e For details on dubbing and playback methods read the instructions for the Blu ray disc recorder or DVD recorder e When you connect the unit to a Blu ray disc recorder a dubbing operations screen may appear on the television connected to the Blu ray disc recorder In this case as well perform the operations of Steps 1 to 4 e You cannot cha
19. e Sports During normal playback the image movement may not look smooth Color and screen brightness may change under indoor lighting If the brightness is insufficient the Sports Mode does not function The W display flashes e Portrait Color and screen brightness may change under indoor lighting 61 VQT3Y41 e Soft Skin If the background 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 cancel Soft Skin Mode or zoom in on the face close up to record e Fireworks The shutter speed is 1 30 Image may get washed out when recorded in bright surroundings e Night scenery Night portrait The shutter speed is 1 2 or more in Still Picture Recording Mode Using a tripod is recommended e Night portrait The flash is set to ON ZOOM MODE i Set the maximum zoom ratio for the Motion Picture Recording Mode menu RECORD SETUP gt ZOOM MODE desired setting i Zoom OFF Up to 26x i Zoom 46x This zoom function allows you to maintain high definition picture quality Up to 46X D Zoom 60x Digital zoom Up to 60x D Zoom 1500x Digital zoom Up to 1500X e The larger the digital zoom magnification the more the image quality is degraded e This func
20. e f you delete scenes recorded on other products or still pictures conforming to DCF standard with this unit all the data related to the scenes still pictures may be deleted e When still pictures recorded on an SD card by other products are deleted a still picture other than JPEG that cannot be played back on this unit may be erased Deleting part of a scene AVCHD ee aS Unnecessary part of an AVCHD scene can be deleted The deleted scenes cannot be restored e Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon Then select the AVCHD scene 3 37 1 Select the menu menu EDIT SCENE gt SECTION DELETE 2 Touch the scene with a part to delete J Setthe section to delete by touching and sliding the top and bottom section selection buttons gt e t is convenient to use Slow motion Playback and Frame by frame Playback 3 81 4 Touch ENTER 5 Confirm play back the scene after editing by touching YES e A confirmation message appears when NO is touched Proceed to Step 7 6 Stop the playback e A confirmation message appears 94 VQT3Y41 Touch ENTER e Repeat steps 2 7 to continuously delete parts from other scenes e Deleting of part cannot be performed when there are 99 scenes in a single date e t may not be possible to delete part of a scene with a short recording time e The scene will be divided into two scenes when middle part of a scene is deleted
21. including compatible CPU Windows XP Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron 400 MHz or higher 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 Interface USB port Other Mouse or equivalent pointing device requirements e The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS 131 VQT3Y41 With a PC Installation When installing the software log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent authorization If you do not have authorization to do this consult your manager e Before starting the installation close all applications that are running e Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed e Explanation of operations and screens is based on Windows 7 1 Insert the CD ROM into the PC e The following screen is displayed automatically Click Run setup exe Yes e f Windows 7 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 BD RE Drive E Panasonic Play do thas Tor softwaee and games kaai or fun irnodraem from vour media General options b Dipen fodder 12 view fies sew more AutoPlay ce
22. uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Panasonic Model No HC V700P HC V700MP Responsible Party Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus NJ 07094 Support Contact Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America 1 800 211 PANA 7262 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
23. 3 46 47 147 VQT3Y41 B If AVCHD scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another device The images may be still for several seconds at the joins between the scenes if the following operations are performed when multiple scenes have been continuously played back using another unit e Just how smoothly the scenes will be played back depends on the playback unit Depending on the unit used the images may stop moving and become still for a moment even when none of the following conditions are applicable e A continuous recording of motion picture data that exceeds 4 GB may momentarily stop at every 4 GB of data when played back with another device e t may not play back smoothly when the editing of scenes was done with the HD Writer AE 4 0 but it will play back smoothly if you set the seamless settings in the HD Writer AE 4 0 Refer to the operating instructions for the HD Writer AE 4 0 Principal reasons for not playing back smoothly e When the scenes were recorded on different dates e When scenes lasting under 3 seconds have been recorded e When scenes recorded with more than 99 scenes on the same date 148 VQT3Y41 Others Cautions for use About this unit The unit and the SD card become warm during use This is not a malfunction Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment such as microwave ovens TVs video games etc e f you use this unit on top of or neara T
24. 82 Repeat Playback 83 Resuming the previous playback 83 Zooming in on a still picture during playback Playback zoom 83 Various playback functions 85 Playing back motion pictures still pictures Dy date secos 85 Highlight Playback 86 Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show 91 Deleting scenes still pictures 93 Deleting part of a scene 25 6 O P PO 94 Dividing a scene AVCHD 95 Dividing a scene to partially delete iFrame MP ym UE 96 Deleting personal information 97 Protecting scenes still pictures 97 Relay scene combining sait c 98 Watching Video Pictures on your LM aout ees 100 Connecting with a HDMI mini cable Re 103 Connecting with the AV multi cable MUTET 103 Playback using VIERA Link 104 3D image playback 106 Converting and playing back 2D images ds 3D iens bo tede et oed 108 Copy Dubbing Copying between SD card and Built in Memory HC V700M 109 Connecting a DVD burner to copy to Play back a disc nitet cie Eben 112 Preparing for copying playing back asp HIER 112 Copying to ASES uescesexe rupes 114 Playing back the copied disc 117 Managing the copied disc 117 Dubbing with a Blu ray disc recorder video device et
25. 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 requests by visiting our Web Site at http www panasonic com help or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo You may also contact us directly at 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Monday Friday 9am 9pm Saturday Sunday 10am 7pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 877 833 8855 Accessory Purchases United States and Puerto Rico Purchase Parts Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at http www pstc panasonic com Or send your request by E mail to npcparts us panasonic com You may also contact us directly at 1 800 332 5368 Phone 1 800 237 9080 Fax Only Monday Friday 9am 9pm EST Panasonic National Parts Center 20421 84th Ave S Kent WA 98032 We accept Visa MasterCard Discover Card American Express For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 866 605 1277 As of January 2012 167 VQT3Y41 Others Warranty For Canadian Customers Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario LAW 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc warrants this produ
26. BIG to select White Balance Mode e Select the optimal mode by confirming the color on the screen e ouch to select the mode Mode Recording conditions White Balance adjustment Sunny mode Outdoors under a clear sky Cloudy mode Outdoors under cloudy sky Indoor mode 1 Incandescent light video lights like in the studio etc Indoor mode 2 Color fluorescent lamps sodium lamps in gymnasiums etc Manual adjustment mode e Mercury vapor lamps sodium lamps some fluorescent lights e Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels stage spotlights in theaters e Sunrise sunset etc e To return to auto setting set to or press the iA MANUAL button again B To set the White Balance manually 1 Select jB amp fill the screen with a white subject 2 Touch and set the blinking Y e When the screen turns black instantly and the 4 display stops flashing and then lights constantly the setting is complete e If the Y display continues flashing the White Balance cannot be set In this case use other White Balance modes lis El 7 I El E JE e When the Y display flashes the Manual White Balance previously adjusted is stored Whenever recording conditions change re set the White Balance e When setting both the White Balance and the iris gain set the white balance first o is not displayed on the screen when is being set 75 VQT3Y41 Manual shutter speed iris adjustment Shutter Spee
27. FACE RECOG is locked as a target 57 VQT3Y41 4 Built in flash e When the 3 button is pressed the flash is activated and the picture will be recorded Use the Built in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places Each time the icon is selected the indication changes by one setting in the following order ON gt 4A AUTO gt amp OFF e The unit automatically determines if the flash is necessary even when it has been set to amp by detecting the ambient brightness If it determines that the flash is necessary the amp indication lights up in red B To adjust the brightness of the flash menu PICTURE gt FLASH LEVEL desired setting Ss Much brighter 4 0 Normal a Less bright e f the 4 indication etc flashes when the button is pressed halfway the flash is not activated e Do not use with the filter kit optional or Conversion Lens optional attached e The available range of the flash is approx 1 m to 2 5 m 3 3 feet to 8 2 feet in dark places e Using the flash fixes a shutter speed to 1 500 or slower Red Eye Reduction Oo Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes e The flash is activated 2 times e The red eye phenomenon tends to appear in certain recording conditions and more with some people than with others e When faces are detected in the Intelligent Auto Mode the Red Eye Reduction is set to on X Self timer e This is for r
28. It will play back in 2D if the still picture at the start of the slide show is 2D 3D still pictures are converted to 2D still pictures and played back and it will play back in 3D if itis 3D 2D still pictures are converted to 3D still pictures and played back Motion picture playback Still picture playback 1H Playback Pause Slide show playback of the still lt lt Rewind playback pictures in numerical order P Fast forward playback start pause B Stops the playback and shows Plays back the previous picture the thumbnails Plays back the next picture Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails B Change the thumbnail display While the thumbnail is displayed the thumbnail display changes in the following order if the zoom lever is operated to Q side or gg side 20 scenes lt gt 9 scenes lt gt 1 scene lt gt Highlight amp Time Frame Index 3 82 Highlight amp Time Frame Index can only set in Motion Picture Playback Mode e 9 scenes display returns if the unit is turned off or the mode is changed e By displaying in 1 scene or touching and holding the thumbnail in the 20 scenes or 9 scenes display recording date and time are displayed when playing back motion pictures and recording date and file number when playing back still pictures B Speaker volume adjustment lt gt Operate the volume lever to adjust the VOL speaker volume during Motion Picture oe fs 00000000 Playback Mode T
29. Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation C Panasonic C Panasonic HC V700P HC V700MP THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 3 VQT3Y41 THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U S A AND CANADA AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 100 V and 240 V But e n the U S A and Canada the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only e When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U S A or Canada use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration e When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125 V ensure the cord you use is suited to the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the AC adaptor e Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adaptor or AC cord set Install this unit so that the power cord can be unplugged from the socket outlet immediately if any problem occurs THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES Install this unit so that the AC mains lead can be unplugged from the socket outlet immediately if any problem occurs B Concerning the battery Battery pack Lithium ion battery pack e Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack e Do not use the
30. When the aspect ratio is 4 3 3 2 during the Still Picture Recording Mode and tele macro is set with the zoom magnification less than 21x the zoom magnification will automatically be set to 21x When the aspect ratio is 16 9 the zoom magnification will be 26x e The Tele Macro function is canceled automatically when the zoom magnification becomes lower than 26x in Motion Picture Recording Mode e Tele Macro function is canceled automatically when the zoom magnification becomes lower than the sizes below in Still Picture Recording Mode Less than 21x when the aspect ratio is 4 3 or 3 2 Less than 26x when the aspect ratio is 16 9 Guidelines O You can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures and still pictures The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the composition It will switch every time the icon is touched gt gt Setting canceled e The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded B Displaying Guidelines at playback e Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon Then select the AVCHD scene or set to iFrame or MP4 37 MENU VIDEO SETUP gt GUIDE LINES gt desired setting e To cancel the Guideline function during playback set to OFF e lt cannot be set while in Still Picture Playback Mode 59 VQT3Y41 X Color Night Rec mo This function allows you to record color images in very low
31. adjusts brightness and color density on the LCD monitor e These settings will not affect the images actually recorded 1 Touch LCD SET 2 Touch the desired setting item BRIGHTNESS Brightness of the LCD monitor COLOR Color level of the LCD monitor 3 Touch KE O to adjust settings 4 Touch ENTER e Touch EXIT to exit the menu screen AV MULTI COMPONENT AV OUT Please refer to page 103 COMPONENT OUT 1080i 480i Please refer to page 103 HDMI RESOLUTION AUTO 1080p 1080i 480p Please refer to page 103 VIERA Link ON OFF Please refer to page 104 TV ASPECT 16 9 4 3 Please refer to page 102 3D PLAYBACK AUTO 2D Please refer to page 106 45 VQT3Y41 INITIAL SET Set to YES for changing the menu settings back to the default condition e Settings for MEDIA SELECT CLOCK SET and LANGUAGE will not be changed For users who have HC V700 this menu is not displayed Auto Cursor Position ON OFF The entered character is confirmed in approx 1 second after character input and the cursor is moved to the right It makes the input easy without moving the cursor when characters on the same key are to be entered again e Character input screen is displayed in following conditions When registering FACE RECOG 3 63 When setting TITLE SETUP for the Highlight Playback 3 90 NUMBER RESET Set the file number of the iFrame and still picture
32. and recording button icon DY ON Constantly displayed OFF Icons will disappear after approx 5 seconds without any touch operation O 1 S LOCK DISPLAY ON OFF Set the display method for the O 1 S lock icon NI ON Constantly displayed OFF Icons will disappear after approx 5 seconds without any touch operation 42 VQT3Y41 EXT DISPLAY SIMPLE DETAIL OFF Please refer to page 102 ECONOMY BATT ON OFF When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation this unit automatically turns off to save battery life e This unit will not automatically turn off even if ECONOMY BATT is set to ON in following cases Using the AC adaptor Using the USB cable for PC etc PRE REC is used During playback of the slide show When ECONOMY AC is activeted this unit automatically turns off ECONOMY AC ONJ OFF When about 30 minutes have passed without any operation while connecting AC adaptor with this unit this unit automatically turns off e This unit will not automatically turn off even if ECONOMY AC is set to ON in following Cases Using the USB cable for PC etc PRE REC is used During playback of the slide show QUICK POWER ON ONJ OFF The unit is put into recording pause approx 1 second when the unit is turned on with the mode setto e or E e Depending on the recording conditions start time may be longer than 1 second e n the qu
33. battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit e Do not get dirt sand liquids or other foreign matter on the terminals e Do not touch the plug terminals and with metal objects e Do not disassemble remodel heat or throw into fire If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes wash it off thoroughly with water If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes never rub the eyes Rinse eyes thoroughly with water and then consult a doctor Warning Risk of fire explosion and burns Do not disassemble heat above 60 C 140 F or incinerate CAUTION e Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer e When disposing the batteries please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal 4 VQT3Y41 B Product Identification Marking Product Location High Definition Video Camera Battery holder U S A CANADA CONSUMERS ATTENTION A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery 5 VQT3Y41 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below Keep these operating instructions handy for future referen
34. be extracted and displayed in the thumbnail view e Effects such as fade slow motion still pause or digest playback are inserted e t will be played back with the date of last recording To change the settings refer to page 88 3 Touch gt in the thumbnail view e To change the settings refer to page 88 4 Select the playback operation 3 37 81 e When the playback is finished or stopped the screen to select SAVE 3 90 or SELECT AGAIN EXIT is displayed Touch the desired item e Playing back of all the scenes returns if the unit is turned off or the mode is changed e Slow motion Playback and Frame by frame Playback are not possible 86 VQT3Y41 Setting up the custom effect It is possible to enjoy the Highlight Playback with your favorite effect by setting up the combination of an image effect and music 1 Touch CUSTOM 2 Touch EFFECT SETUP or MUSIC SELECT 3 When EFFECT SETUP is selected Touch the desired effect e When the EFFECT SETUP is changed MUSIC SELECT will be set the same as the EFFECT SETUP To set the EFFECT SETUP and MUSIC SELECT to different settings change MUSIC SELECT after setting EFFECT SETUP When MUSIC SELECT is selected Touch the desired sound e When EFFECT SETUP is set to NONE you will be able to select NO MUSIC When NO MUSIC is selected the audio recorded at the time of shooting is played back e To adjust the volume of music during play
35. detected and focused automatically and the brightness is adjusted so it is recorded clearly PV Scenery The whole landscape will be recorded vividly without whiting out the background sky which may be very bright fO Spotlight Very bright object is recorded clearly mr Low light It can record very clearly even in a dark room or twilight Night portrait A subject and the background are recorded with near real life brightness Night scenery You can record night scenery vividly by slowing the shutter speed This allows recording at very close proximity to the object of recording AM In modes other than those described above the contrast is dA adjusted to give a clear picture 1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only 2 n Still Picture Recording Mode only e Depending on the recording conditions the unit may not enter the desired mode e In the Portrait Spotlight or Low Light Mode the face will be surrounded by a white frame when detected In the Portrait Mode a subject that is bigger and close to center of the screen will be surrounded by an orange frame 3 66 e Using a tripod is recommended in Night Portrait and Night Scenery Mode e Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions such as when faces are of certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used 35 VQT3Y41 B intelligent Auto Mode When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode the Auto White Balance and A
36. light situations Minimum required illumination approx 1 Ix e Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed e f set in a bright place the screen may become washed out for a while e Bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen but this is not a malfunction e Using a tripod is recommended e n darker areas Auto Focus may focus a bit slower This is normal 1D Video Light O It is possible to record with illumination even in dark places Each time the icon is selected the indication changes by one setting in the following order ID ON gt 3 DA AUTO gt D oFF ID Always on IDA Turns on off automatically according to brightness of the surroundings D Cancel the setting e When set to 3IDA AUTO the video light turns on in Low Light Mode in Intelligent Auto Mode e When the video light is in use the recordable time when using the battery is shortened e The approximate available range of the video Light is approximately up to 1 2 m 3 9 feet e Using the Color Night Rec function at the same time will make conditions even brighter e When you take a picture in a dark place in still picture recording mode with the AF ASSIST LAMP set to AUTO 3 73 and the video light set to z DA AUTO or D OFF the lamp is turned on to make it easier to focus e Set the video light to D OFF at places where using a light is prohibited 60 VQT3Y41 Advanced Recording Recording fun
37. new RECORD SETUP gt FADE COLOR gt WHITE or BLACK e The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black or white 14 Intelligent Contrast Control 5 This brightens parts that are in shadow and difficult to see and suppresses white saturation in bright parts at the same time Both bright and dark parts can be recorded clearly e f there are extremely dark or bright parts or the brightness is insufficient the effect may not be clear PRE REC M This prevents you from missing a shot This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds before the recording start stop button is pressed O pREREC appears on the screen e Aim the unit at the subject beforehand e There is no beep sound e PRE REC is canceled in the following cases If you change the mode If you remove the SD card If you remove the SD card while MEDIA SELECT is set to VIDEO SD CARD If you touch veng f you press the 1080 60p button f you turn the unit off f you start recording After 3 hours have passed 56 VQT3Y41 e After setting PRE REC if recording starts in less than 3 seconds motion pictures taken 3 seconds before pressing the recording start stop button cannot be recorded e Images displayed on the thumbnail in Playback Mode will differ from the motion pictures displayed at the start of playback Smile Shot E When a smiling face is detecte
38. on all Blu ray disc DVD drives e Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise Windows XP Media Center Edition Tablet PC Edition and Windows 7 Enterprise e This software is not compatible with a multi boot environment e This software is not compatible with a multi monitor environment e f using Windows XP an administrative account user only can use this software 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 B Touse the HD Writer AE 4 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 operating environment and notes e Operation during the playback may become slow if the CPU or memory is not fulfilling the requirements of the operating environment e Always use the most current driver for the video card e Always make sure there is enough capacity on the HDD in the PC It may become inoperable or the operation may stop suddenly if the capacity gets low 130 VQT3Y41 B Operating environment for the card reader function mass storage IBM PC AT compatible PC Windows 7 32 bit 64 bit or SP1 Windows Vista 32 bit SP2 Windows XP 32 bit SP3 PC CPU Windows 7 Windows Vista 1 GHz or higher 32 bit X86 or 64 bit x64 processor
39. ordinary still picture recording 72 VQT3Y41 AF ASSIST LAMP t The video light is turned on to make it easier to focus when you are recording in dark places where it is hard to focus e Switch to Manual Mode 3 74 menu PICTURE gt AF ASSIST LAMP gt AUTO e Set the video light to zIDA AUTO or D OFF 3 60 e When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode the setting is fixed to AUTO and cannot be changed SHTR SOUND You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures MENU PICTURE gt SHTR SOUND gt desired setting X Volume low M Volume high OFF Cancel the setting e No shutter sound is emitted in Motion Picture Recording Mode 73 VQT3Y41 Advanced Recording Manual recording e The Manual Focus White Balance Shutter Speed Brightness Iris and Gain settings are retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode Press the A MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode e appears on the screen manual icons Q Focus 2 77 fy White Balance 3 75 Manual Shutter Speed 3 76 Ex Iris Adjustment 3 76 74 VQT3Y41 White Balance O Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions If so you can adjust the White Balance manually e Press the iA MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode 3 74 1 Touch WB 2 Touch
40. para visualizar el men de E deslizamiento 1 Toque 4 lado izquierdo gt lado 2 derecho de KIMI en el men t ctil para 3 cambiar los iconos de operaci n Men t ctil Selecci n del idioma Q 1 Toque Jew luego toque CONFIGURAR gt LANGUAGE 2 Toque el idioma deseado E 1 Seleccionar un medio para grabar A HC V700M 1 Cambie el mnodoa e oa O 2 Seleccione el menu wen SELEC MEDIO 3 Toque el medio para grabar las pel culas o fotograf as e El medio se selecciona de forma separada 1 para las pel culas o fotograf as y se 2 resalta en amarillo 4 Toque ENTRAR 174 VQT3Y41 Grabaci n de pel culas Cambie el modo a Abra el monitor LCD Pulse el bot n de inicio parada de grabaci n para iniciar la grabaci n Cuando comienza a grabar Il cambia a O Grabaci n de pel culas Cambie el modo a Abra el monitor LCD Para tomar una imagen pulse el bot n atope Reproducci n de pel cula fotograf a Cambie el modo a gt Toque el icono de selecci n del modo de reproducci n 3 HC V700 Seleccione la imagen fija o el formato de grabaci n de la imagen en movimiento 9 que desea reproducir Seleccione el tipo de medio 9 y a continuaci n la imagen fija o el formato de grabaci n de la imagen en movimiento 9 que desee reproducir e Toque ENTRAR e Se visualiza un icono en la visualizaci n de miniatura cuando
41. previous page is displayed by touching N M 40 VQT3Y41 Basic Using the Setup Menu e The items displayed differ depending on the position or settings of the mode switch Select the menu hen SETUP gt desired setting DISPLAY 5 SECONDS ON Set the display method for the screen information display 5 SECONDS Information is displayed on the screen for 5 seconds after starting the recording mode starting to playback or touching the screen ON Constantly displayed CLOCK SET Please refer to page 28 SET WORLD TIME It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region and the travel destination 1 Touch SET WORLD TIME e f the clock is not set adjust the clock to the current time 3 28 e When the HOME your home region is not set the message appears Touch ENTER and proceed to Step 3 2 Only when setting your home region Touch HOME e Touch ENTER 3 Only when setting your home region Touch El 2 to select your home region and touch ENTER e Touch DAYLIGHT SAVING to set daylight saving time appears and the summer time setting is turned on the time difference from GMT is set forward by one hour Touch DAYLIGHT SAVING again to The current time return to the normal time setting O Thetime difference from GMT 4 Only when setting the region of your travel Greenwich Mean Time destination
42. shown in intervals of 1 second With the playback paused touch Jl Touch to advance the frames one at a time in the reverse direction e Normal playback is restored when you touch P M e When the frames are advanced one at a time in the reverse direction they will be shown in intervals of 0 5 seconds e Frame by frame playback of the scenes in iFrame or the scenes saved as MP4 will be shown in intervals of 1 second 81 VQT3Y41 Playback operation Playback display Operating steps Touch the Direct playback bar or slide it while touching During Playback e The playback pauses temporarily and Direct playback skips to the position touched or slid to CA D while touching e Playback will start by releasing your touching or sliding finger Creating still picture from motion picture EF A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture e 3D still pictures will be saved for the scenes recorded in 3D and 2D still pictures will be saved for the scenes recorded in 2D B 1w 1920x1080 still pictures will be recorded for the AVCHD scenes and iFrame scenes and 640x360 still pictures will be recorded for the MP4 scenes Press the button fully at the location to be saved as a still picture during the playback e t is convenient to use Pause Slow motion Playback and Frame by frame Playback e Date the motion picture was recorded will be registered as date of the still picture
43. supplied Picture quality Q High definition images when connecting to HDMI terminal O High definition images when connecting to component terminal compatible with 1080i Standard images when connecting to component terminal compatible with 480i HH Q Standard images when VIDEO IN Oe Om connecting to video oom terminal AUDIO IN gt e gt 100 VQT3Y41 e Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go e Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable RP CDHM15 RP CDHM30 optional e Do not use any other AV multi cables except the supplied one e When connecting to the component terminal of the TV the yellow plug of the AV multi cable is not required e When connecting to the AV terminal of the TV do not connect the component terminal plug of the AV multi cable Image may not display when the component terminal plug is connected simultaneously 2 Select the video input on the TV e Example Select the HDMI channel with a HDMI mini cable Select the Component or Video 2 channel with an AV multi cable The name of the channel may differ depending on the connected TV e Check the input setting input switch and the audio input setting on the TV For more information please read the operating instructions for the TV 3 Change the mode to gt to play back HDMI mini cable optional Connecting with a HDMI mini cable 3 103 e Playback using VIERA Link gt 104 Q AV multi c
44. the following cases 1 2 is added after the recording date displayed on the screen When the number of scenes exceeds 99 When NUMBER RESET is performed Even if still pictures are recorded on the same day they are grouped separately in the following cases When the number of still pictures exceeds 999 When pictures are recorded in Hi Speed Burst Shooting Mode Bl is indicated after the date in the list by date When NUMBER RESET is performed e is displayed after the date in the list by date for the still pictures created from the motion picture gt 82 85 VQT3Y41 Highlight Playback 00 gt gt Part that was recognized as clearly recorded is extracted from a long recording and it can be played back in a short time with effects and music added lt can be saved as a single scene It is also possible to create an original Highlight Playback by checking your favorite scenes and setting up to extract those scenes e Highlight Playback is not possible for the scenes in iFrame or the scenes saved as MP4 1 Touch Dle gt 27 2 Touch the desired effect POP Recommended for enjoyable situations such as party scene NATURAL Recommended for scenery CLASSICAL Recommended for slow moving scenes DYNAMIC Recommended for fast moving scene such as sports scenes CUSTOM Set the combination of the effect and the music gt 87 e The scenes matching the effect will
45. the sunlight behind you If the subject is backlit it will become dark in the recording e Keep your arms near your body and separate your legs for better balance e Do not cover the microphones with your hand etc B Basic motion picture recording e The unit should normally be held steady when recording e f you move the unit when recording do so slowly maintaining a constant speed e The zoom operation is useful for recording subjects you cannot get close to but overuse of zoom in and zoom out can make the resulting motion picture less enjoyable to watch B Recording Yourself Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side e The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image However the image recorded is the same as a normal recording e Only some indications will appear on the screen When Y appears return the direction of the LCD monitor to normal position and check the warning alarm indication 3 141 29 VQT3Y41 Basic Selecting a media to record Hc vz00mM The card and built in memory can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures 1 Change the mode to amp or O 2 Select the menu 3 40 wy MEDIA SELECT 3 Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures e The media is selected separately to motion pictures or still pictures is highlighted in yellow 4 Touch ENTER 30 VQT3Y41 Basic Recording motion pictures 1 Change th
46. this unit can focus on a subject approx 3 cm 1 2 away from the lens 49 VQT3Y41 Advanced Recording O Image Stabilizer Function Use the image stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording This unit is equipped with Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer is a hybrid of optical and electrical image stabilizer Optical image stabilizer button Press the button to turn optical image stabilizer on off Motion Picture Recording Mode yb de gt Ny setting canceled e When HYBRID O I S is ON is displayed When OFF is displayed e When recording with a tripod in Motion Picture Recording Mode we recommend that you set the image stabilizer off Still Picture Recording Mode by 4 ii y setting canceled e When O I S is MODE1 i is displayed When O I S is MODE2 W is displayed B Changing Image Stabilizer Mode Motion Picture Recording Mode we RECORD SETUP HYBRID O I S gt ON or OFF When set to ON you can further improve image stabilization for recording while walking or holding the unit and recording a distant subject with zoom e This function s default setting is ON Still Picture Recording Mode new RECORD SETUP O I S gt MODE1 or MODE2 MODE1 The function works all the time MODE2 The function works when the button is pressed We recommend using th
47. this unit if you start any other software B About Conversion Assist Function When you want to convert the recording quality and write to media the Conversion Assist Function which is a linking function between this unit and the HD Writer AE 4 0 is activated by connecting this unit to the PC with the USB cable When the Conversion Assist Function is used it is possible to write to media faster than when operating only on PC e Please refer to page 133 for details about the connection of this unit and a PC e Refer to the operating instructions of the software for details gt 136 126 VQT3Y41 End User License Agreement Before opening the CD ROM package please read the following You Licensee are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User License Agreement Agreement on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement Article 1 License Licensee is granted the right to use the software including the information recorded or described on the CD ROM instruction manuals and any other media provided to Licensee collectively Software but all applicable rights to patents copyrights trademarks and trade secrets in the Software are not transferred to Licensee Article 2 Use by a Third Party Licensee may not use copy modify transfer rent lease lend or allow any third party whether free of charge or not to use copy or modify the Software except as expr
48. 0 MB still pictures Picture size 51u Approx 3 minutes to 5 minutes If you will delete the motion pictures or still pictures after copying is complete be sure to play back the motion pictures or still pictures to check that they have been copied to correctly before deleting e When the Disc Playback is selected while a DVD burner optional is connected menus are not displayed e Depending on the following conditions the time it takes for copying may be longer The number of recorded scenes is large The temperature of the unit is high If some motion pictures or still pictures have already been recorded to the copy destination then the same date may be assigned or images may not display by date when the list by date is selected e When converting and copying the scenes recorded in AVCHD to an MP4 scene the scene exceeding approximately 20 minutes is automatically divided Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device may not be copied Data recorded on a PC with HD Writer AE 4 0 etc cannot be copied The settings for the copied motion pictures and still pictures will be cleared if the protected motion pictures or still pictures are copied e The order in which the scenes or still pictures were copied cannot be changed 111 VQT3Y41 Copy Dubbing Connecting a DVD burner to copy to play back a disc gt Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to a D
49. 1 minute again and then turn the unit back on Data may be destroyed when above operation is performed while accessing the SD card or built in memory B Charging the battery by connecting it to different devices When using the battery if you turn off the unit and connect it to a PC Panasonic Blu ray disc recorder or Panasonic DVD recorder the battery will charge e When connecting this unit to a PC for the first time make sure to connect this unit to the PC with this unit turned on e Insert the USB cable securely all the way It will not operate properly if it is not inserted all the way e Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables e Be sure to connect the unit directly to the PC Blu ray disc recorder or DVD recorder e During charging the status indicator flashes e You cannot charge when the status indicator flashes rapidly or when it does not light at all Charge using the AC adaptor 3 21 e t will take 2 or 3 times longer to charge compared to when using the AC adaptor e f the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate refer to page 151 134 VQT3Y41 About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC it is recognized as an external drive e Removable disk Example CAM SD F is displayed in Computer We recommend using HD Writer AE 4 0 to copy motion picture data Using Windows Explorer or other pr
50. 1 minute later turn on the unit again Conducting the above operation while the media is being accessed This unit does not may damage the data on the media operate normally e f normal operation is still not restored detach the power connected and contact consumer support 3 167 168 169 ERROR OCCURRED e The unit has automatically detected an error Restart the PLEASE TURN UNIT unit by turning the unit off and on OFF THEN TURN ON e The unit will be turned off in about 1 minute if the unit is AGAIN is displayed not turned off and on e Repair is needed if it is repeatedly displayed even if it is restarted Detach the power connected contact consumer support 3 167 168 169 Do not attempt to repair the unit by yourself Indication Remaining battery e The remaining battery capacity indication is an indication is not approximation displayed properly If the remaining battery capacity indication is not displayed correctly fully charge the battery discharge it and then charge it again 144 VQT3Y41 Auto Focus function does not work Color balance of images is strange when recording in a place such as a gymnasium Color or brightness of the image changes or you may see horizontal bars in the image The LCD monitor flickers indoors Recording The unit arbitrarily stops recording e Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording gt 23 e The recordable time may have shorte
51. 103 If the dubbed images are played back on a wide screen TV the images may be stretched vertically In this case refer to the operating instruction for the device you are connecting to or read the operating instructions of the wide screen TV and set the aspect ratio to 16 9 122 VQT3Y41 Copy Dubbing 3D image storage gt You can store 3D image with a DVD burner video device or a PC Copying with a DVD burner e Please refer to page 112 for details about copying with a DVD burner B Copying unaltered as 3D image Recording format High Definition The scenes recorded in 3D using the unit can be copied and stored in unaltered form as 3D motion picture The motion picture is recorded unaltered in side by side format B Copying after conversion to 2D image Recording format Standard XP SP Scenes recorded in 3D are converted to 2D motion picture before being copied and stored In this case 3D motion picture cannot be stored in unaltered form e Recording quality cannot be selected for copying still pictures Dubbing with a Blu ray disc recorder video device etc B Dubbing in high definition picture quality Dubbing directly from inserted SD card Dubbing with a USB cable e Please refer to page 119 for details about dubbing in high definition picture quality When dubbing with high definition AVCHD picture quality you can store 3D motion picture The motion picture is recorded unaltered in side by sid
52. 3 112 125 e Access lamp ACCESS 2 19 illuminates while the SD card or built in memory is being accessed initialization recording playback deleting etc Do not perform the following operations when the lamp illuminates It may damage the built in memory or cause a malfunction in the unit Turn the unit off remove the battery Insert and remove the USB cable Expose the unit to vibrations or shock e About disposing of or giving away this unit gt 150 B About Condensation When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes Be careful of condensation since it causes lens or LCD monitor stains fungus and camera malfunction e For more details about the cause and action required for condensation refer to page 154 B Cards that you can use with this unit SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card e 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 e Refer to page 23 for more details on SD cards B For the purposes of this owner s manual e SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the SD card e Function that can be used for Motion Picture Recording Mode e Function that can be used for Still Picture Recording Mode By e Function that can be used for the playback m
53. Copy Dubbing Dubbing with a Blu ray disc recorder video device etc B Check before dubbing Check the equipment used for dubbing Equipment used Equipment with High definition picture Insert the SD card SD card slot quality directly gt 120 Equipment with High definition picture Connect with supplied USB terminal quality USB cable 3 120 Standard picture quality This can be played back on Equipment without equipment not compatible SD card slotor with high definition USB terminal AVCHD so is convenient if you are dubbing for distribution Connect with supplied AV multi cable 3 122 Some equipment may not be compatible with high definition AVCHD picture quality In such a case connect with the AV multi cable and dub with standard picture quality 3 122 e For the positions of the SD card slot USB terminal or terminal for connecting the AV multi cable refer to the operating instructions of the equipment used e The iFrame and MP4 scenes cannot be dubbed by inserting the SD cards or by connecting with the USB cable To dub iFrame and MP4 scenes refer to page 122 119 VQT3Y41 Dubbing in high definition picture quality You can dub using a Panasonic Blu ray disc recorder or high definition AVCHD compatible DVD recorder e Depending on the recorders or the media to be copied to you may not be able to copy in high definition AVCHD picture quality For further details see the
54. Face Recognition information from scenes in which faces were recognized e Change the mode to gt and touch the play mode select icon Then select the AVCHD scene 3 37 e Face Recognition information is not recorded in the scenes recorded in iFrame or the scenes saved as MP4 1 Select the menu meno VIDEO SETUP gt DELETE PERSONAL INFO 2 Touch the desired scenes with personal information to be deleted e z appears at scenes for which faces were recognized will change to amp jj red when touched Touch the i red again to cancel the operation e Up to 99 scenes can be selected in succession 3 Touch Delete e To continuously delete other personal information repeat Steps 2 3 e Touch Return to complete the settings When you stop deleting halfway Touch CANCEL while deleting personal information e The personal information that has already been deleted when the deletion is canceled cannot be restored e During Disc Playback when connected to a DVD burner optional personal information cannot be deleted Protecting scenes still pictures Scenes still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake Even if you protect some scenes still pictures formatting the media will delete them e Change the mode to gt 1 Select the menu menu VIDEO SETUP or PICT SETUP gt SCENE PROTECT 2 Touch the scene still picture to be protected e When touched the scene stil
55. HD AVCHD Progressive and the AVCHD Progressive logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation e Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories e HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries e VIERA Link is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation e EZ Sync is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation e HDAVI Control is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation e x v Color is a trademark e Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Microsoft product screen shot s reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation e BM and PC AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation of the U S e Intel Pentium Celeron and Intel Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U S and or other countries e AMD Athlon is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices Inc e iMovie Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries e NVIDIA and 3D VISION are either registered trademarks or trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instruc
56. Highlight Playback will be displayed as the date e The entered title will be cleared when the power is turned off or the Highlight Playback is finished Saving the Highlight Playback The scenes put together as a Highlight Playback can be saved as a single scene The scenes recorded on the SD card can be saved on the SD card The scenes recorded in the built in memory can be saved in the built in memory 1 Stop the playback of the Highlight Playback or wait until the playback of the Highlight Playback is finished 2 Touch SAVE 90 VQT3Y41 3 Select the format to save QUALITY AVCHD It will be saved in high definition image quality COMPATIBILITY MP4 It will be saved in image quality 640 x 360 30p appropriate for playing back on a PC or uploading to Internet e When QUALITY AVCHD is selected scenes recorded in 1080 60p are converted to 1080 60 picture quality HA of REC MODE and saved e t will be saved in HA picture quality when 1080 60i is selected in SCENE SETUP and scene with different REC MODE IHAJ HG HX HE is selected 4 Touch YES e Playback operation is not possible while playing back the scenes to be saved 5 When saved on the SD card Touch EXIT HC V700M When saved in the built in memory Touch COPY or EXIT e The Highlight Playback saved in the built in memory can be copied to the SD card To copy to the SD card select COPY e Operate according to t
57. IC SELECT is selected Touch the desired sound e To adjust the volume of music during playback of the slide show or audio testing operate the volume lever gt 38 e Touch ENTER To test the music audio Touch START and start the audio testing e Touch the other music option to change the music to be tested e When you touch STOP the music playback stops 4 Touch START 5 Select the playback operation 3 37 e When the playback is finished or stopped the screen to select REPLAY SELECT AGAIN or EXIT is displayed Touch the desired item 92 VQT3Y41 Advanced Playback Deleting scenes still pictures lt gt Change the mode to gt B To delete the scene or still picture being played back Touch qj while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back B To delete scenes or still pictures from the thumbnail display e Switch to the thumbnail display of the scenes or still pictures to delete 3 37 e The Touch Menu will disappear after approximately 5 seconds and is displayed 1 Touch U 37 e When the thumbnail display is 1 scene display or Highlight amp Time Frame Index the scene or still picture being displayed is deleted 2 Touch ALL SCENES MULTI or SINGLE e All the scenes or still pictures displayed as thumbnails will be deleted by selecting ALL SCENES In case of playing back scenes or still pictures by date all the scenes or still pictures o
58. LCD monitor touch screen with your finger B Touch Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or picture e Touch the center of the icon e Touching the touch screen will not operate while you are touching another part of the touch screen B Slide while touching Move your finger while pressing on the touch screen 26 VQT3Y41 B About the operation icons D ADO 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 About the Touch Menu Touch left side gt right side of RIII on the Touch Menu to switch the operation icons Touch 4 left side right side of KM on the Touch Menu e t is also possible to switch the operation icons by sliding the Touch Menu right or left while touching it GO Touch Menu Playback Mode I oa EEE You can change the operation icons to display gt 44 Displayed only during the Manual Mode 3 74 Q Displayed only when connected to a TV 3 108 B To display the Touch Menu Display of the Touch menu will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time To display it again touch EPI 27 VQT3Y41 e Do not touch on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips such as ball point pens Preparation a oO Setting date and time When the unit is turned on for the first time a me
59. Lens adjustment mode screen will appear automatically after performing the initial setting e If the 3D Conversion Lens adjustment mode screen does not appear automatically set from the menu SETUP 3D CONV LENS SETUP e f the unit is turned on with the USB cable still connected the USB connection will take priority 78 VQT3Y41 4 Adjust the lens attachment part following the instructions on the screen 5 Touch EXIT to end the adjustment e When re attaching the 3D Conversion Lens or after an impact etc it is recommended that you perform the adjustment again 6 When recording motion picture Press the recording start stop button to start recording 3 31 e Start recording after removing the Lens front cap When recording still picture Press the gy button to take the picture 3 33 e appears on the screen e t is possible to record still pictures while recording motion pictures Simultaneous recording e The number of recording pixels are 21v 19201080 70 To ensure that the 3D image can be safely viewed pay attention to the following points when recording e Where possible record with the unit in a horizontal state e Do not get too close to the subject record from a distance of at least 1 2 m 3 9 feet e When moving the unit as you record move it slowly e Try to hold the unit as steady as possible when recording while riding in a vehicle or walking e Use of a tripod is recomm
60. Mode e Maximum continuously recordable time for one scene 6 hours e The recording is paused once when the recording time for one scene exceeds 6 hours and the recording will automatically resume after a few seconds e The recordable time may be reduced if recording with a lot of action is recorded or recording of short scene is repeated e Use time in the row of 4 GB in above table as a guideline for the time that can be copied onto one DVD disc 4 7 GB 156 VQT3Y41 Others Approximate number of recordable pictures e SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size The stated number is the approximate number of recordable pictures bt 2848x2136 1760x1320 640x480 4 3 4GB 1100 2800 L6GB 4700 1500 11800 HIC VOOM 4700 11500 118000 Built in memory Picture size Aspect ratio l l zm ET mm Picture size 3024x2016 1872x1248 3200x1800 1920x1080 Aspect ratio 3 2 16 9 1100 2800 1200 3100 4700 11500 5000 13000 64 GB 18500 47000 20000 52000 4700 11500 5000 13000 Built in memory When recording 3D still pictures 21v Picture size 1920x1080 Aspect ratio 16 9 4GB 1000 16GB 4300 HC V700M 4300 Built in memory e The number of recordable pictures depends on the subject being recorded e When recording a 3D still picture the equivalent 2D still picture is recorded as well therefore the number of recordable pictures will be reduced accordingly e Maximum numb
61. PEED BURST gt ON ON 180 still pictures are recorded continuously at the rate of 60 per second The picture size is 21v 1920x1080 OFF Cancel the setting 2 Press the Y button e flashes in red during recording e First press the O button halfway then press it fully to set the focus and record It will automatically focus if you press fully once so it is convenient when recording objects moving back and forth 3 Touch Record or Delete Record Pictures are stored Delete All pictures are deleted 4 When Record is selected in Step 3 Touch REC ALL or SELECT REC ALL All pictures are stored SELECT Pictures are stored by specifying range 5 When SELECT is selected in Step 4 Touch the range of pictures that will be stored e Previous Next page is displayed by touching n Only select the picture for start point if only 1 picture is to be stored e A confirmation message is displayed when Enter is touched after selecting the start point and finish point Touch YES to store the pictures Q Start point Q Finish point e f you turn off the unit or change the mode this function is canceled e The maximum number of times you can record on a media is 15 In the case of SD cards it is the maximum number of recordable scenes per card e Color balance and brightness on the screen may change with some light sources such as fluorescent lamps e Image quality is different from
62. Panasonic Owner s Manual High Definition Video Camera wai HC V700 HC V700M Before connecting operating or adjusting this product please read the instructions completely AVCHD m SD I DOLBY Progressive Hm 2c stereo PANTS VIEIRA Link ere 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 For Canadian assistance please call 1 800 561 5505 or visit us at www panasonic ca P PCI PU VQT3Y41 Dear Customer Date of Purchase J Thank you for choosing Panasonic Dealer Purchased From You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on Dealer Address the market today Used properly we re sure it will bring you and your family Dealer Phone No years of enjoyment Please take time to fill in the information on the right Model No The serial number is on the tag located on the back of your camera Besureto Serial No retain this manual as your convenient camera information source Safety Precautions WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or product damage e Do not expose this unit to rain moisture dripping or splashing e Do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on this unit e Use only the recommended accessories e Do not remove covers e Do not repair this unit by yourself Refer servicing to qualified service personnel CAUTION To reduce the ri
63. SHOW 20 0 eee eee ue COMPAID secuaces Slow motion playback 81 dd delli gc Lo Smile SHOE xac E44 ES RS EG BN Step up TING is nase ose eRe wee ee be 78 Name display 4 66 Still picture compatibility 39 Number reset 46 BT E O Tele MACK cates de irene 59 OIO LOOK An 54 Title setup 6 eee eee 90 O I S lock display 42 54 Touch function ICONS uvm Em 52 Operation icons o ooo m o 55 TouchMenu eee 2 Optical image stabilizer demo 48 JOUCH SCIEN oce reps 26 BP Touch Shutter i uus maus um chee RS 54 Touch ZOOM iu area Se ee Wee 52 Partially delete 96 Tripod receptacle 19 Picture adjustment 0 TVaspect llle 102 Picture SIZE xxu dae ia Bee eee eS 70 BU Playback operations 81 Playback zoom sess 83 Useful Information Playing back motion pictures Latin American Countries 169 still pictures by date 85 HV Oe ae RAM MEN AR 4 Videolight i esee 60 PRE REQ 56 MIERALink 00e 104 Protect 22 222 IS 38 HO E White balance sem R RE de 75 cu Ca SEL woods Sie Sree ey p Wind noise reduction 68 BR World time setting 41 BZ Recordable time 22 bs Zodii 49 Recording button icon lt lt m RA S el v C uu UE E gen que mt R
64. USB cable safely Drag CAM SD disk icon to the Trash and then disconnect the USB cable e For users who have led CAM SD and CAM MEM are displayed on the desktop e The still picture of MPO format is not compatible with Mac 137 VQT3Y41 Others Indications Gea only B Recording indications Motion Picture Recording Mode G3 Il 0h00m00s 1h30m BB Ke R 1h20m gt 0 ES PRE REC i Y Esl 33 BIB YD 0000 o NOV 15 2012 GAK AX lia iS 6 C22 IE2 Intelligent Auto Mode 3 35 MNL Manual Mode 3 74 A D C O amp ZB amp 2A SE vow o e Scene Mode 2 61 3D recording gt 79 II Red Recording II Green Recording pause 0h00m00s Elapsed recording time 3 31 h is an abbreviation for hour m for minute and s for second riri Remaining battery power 3 22 1h30m Remaining battery time 3 22 T Built in memory recording possible status BB White Card recording possible status A Green Recognizing the card HAT Heo EXT HER Ea ses 30 Motion Picture Recording Mode 3 62 138 VQT3Y41 Still Picture Recording Mode E ED 1h30m MEGA el C 0 d R 3000 A E Go Or L l i9 Q ID 12 34PM OW NOV 152012 R 1h20m Remaining time for motion picture recording 3 31
65. V the pictures and or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation e Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and or sound e Recorded data may be damaged or pictures may be distorted by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors e Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit disturbing the pictures and or sound e f this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high voltage lines e f you record near radio transmitters or high voltage lines the recorded pictures and or sound may be adversely affected Make sure to use the supplied cords and cables If you use optional accessories use the cords and the cables supplied with them Do not extend the cords and the cables Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the unit e f the unit is sprayed with such chemicals its body may be marred and the surface finish may peel off e Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long time When you use the unit in a sandy or dusty place such as a beach do not let sand or fine dust get into the
66. V remote control e Check the VIERA Link setting on the connected device e Please refer to the operating instructions of the connected device The power of the DVD e When the unit is connected to the DVD burner use the burner cannot be turned respective AC adaptors for both this unit and the DVD on burner Cannot copy scenes on e Other equipment might have not recognized the SD card the SD card by Unplug the USB cable once and reconnect it connecting to other equipment with the USB cable 146 VQT3Y41 With a PC When connected by the e After re inserting the SD card into the unit reconnect the USB cable this unit is supplied USB cable not detected by the PC e Select another USB terminal on the PC e Check the operating environment 3 129 137 e Connect the supplied USB cable again after restarting the PC and turning on this unit again When the USB cable is e To disconnect the USB cable safely double click the disconnected an error icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the message will appear on Screen the PC Cannot see the PDF e You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 0 or later or operating instructions Adobe Reader 7 0 or later to read the PDF operating for HD Writer AE 4 0 instructions for HD Writer AE 4 0 Others If the SD card is inserted e If the SD card is formatted on a PC it may not be in this unit it is not recognized by this unit Use this unit to format SD cards recognized
67. VCHD compatible equipment Images cannot be played with equipment that does not support AVCHD ordinary DVD recorders Confirm that your equipment supports AVCHD by referring to the operating instructions e t is not always possible to play back motion pictures recorded with the recording format set to AVCHD on AVCHD compatible equipment In such a case play back on this unit instead When motion picture is recorded in iFrame format e You can play back on a Mac iMovie 11 e t is not compatible with motion pictures recorded in AVCHD format e t is not always possible to play back motion pictures recorded with the recording format set to iFrame on iFrame compatible equipment In such a case play back on this unit instead 32 VQT3Y41 Basic Recording still pictures 1 Change the mode to 2 Open the LCD monitor 3 Press the button halfway For Auto Focus only Focus indication Focus indication The white lamp flashes Focusing Or 1 The green lamp lights up When in focus Q a No mark When focusing is unsuccessful Q Focus area area inside brackets 4 Press the button fully 4 e f you set the Optical Image Stabilizer function 3 50 to KA MODE1 then the Image Stabilizer function will be more effective IMEGA MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer will be displayed when the button is pressed halfway e In dark environments the video light will turn on e Using a flas
68. VD disc by connecting a DVD burner optional to this unit using a USB Connection Cable supplied with DVD burner The copied DVD disc can also be played back e Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it e 1080 60p scenes can be copied after converting to 1080 60i picture quality or conventional normal picture quality e Frame and MP4 scenes cannot be copied to disc Copy to PC to make a backup 3 125 Preparing for copying playing back We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW BNO1 B About discs that can be used for copying Disc type DVD R lt 5 A DVD RW 555 DVD R DL R R DL m o o o Format 1 Usea new disc You can additionally copy only to a DVD RAM When you copy to DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL RW R or R DL the disc is automatically finalized to allow playback on other devices and additional copying will not be possible 2 Only DVD RAM copied with the DVD burner can additionally copy 3 Connect this unit and a DVD burner before formatting If you format a used disc you can copy on that disc Please be aware that if a disc is formatted then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased 3 117 e We recommend using the discs that have been recommended in the operating instructions of the DVD burner Refer to the operating instructions of the DVD burner for details about recommended discs disc handling etc 112 VQT3Y41 1 Connect the AC adaptor suppl
69. able supplied e Connecting with the AV multi cable 3 103 e When the AV multi cable is connected to this unit the setup screen of the AV multi destination is displayed on the screen of this unit Touch either COMPONENT or AV OUT in accordance with the terminal connecting to the TV gt 103 e f the HDMI mini cable and AV multi cable are connected at the same time output will be prioritized in order of the HDMI mini cable AV multi cable 101 VQT3Y41 B To watch images on a regular B To display the on screen TV 4 3 or when both sides of information on the TV the images do not appear on When the menu setting is changed the the screen information displayed on the screen operation icon and time code etc can be Change the menu setting to display the l l displayed not displayed on the TV images correctly Check the TV setting hen SETUP gt TV ASPECT gt 4 3 menu SETUP gt EXT DISPLAY gt desired setting Example of images with a 16 9 aspect ratio on a regular TV 4 3 SIMPLE Information partially TV ASPECT setting displayed DETAIL All information displayed OFF Not displayed This setting is only available in recording mode e f a wide screen TV is connected adjust the aspect setting on the TV Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details Refer to the following support site for information about Panasonic TVs with an SD card slot fo
70. ace shot e lf you register several face shots of the same person up to 3 face shots can be registered each with a different facial expression or different background it is more likely that Face Recognition will be successful Change name Touch the part displaying the registered name and change the name PRIORITY Focus and exposure will be set in priority according to the registration order setting from the first person Target will be locked according to the registration order setting from the first person when AF AE tracking is active e To change the registration order select the person you wish to change FOCUS ICON This changes the focus indication icon 3 33 that appears during still picture recording Only displayed when Face Recognition is in use e Touch the icon you wish to have displayed 3 Touch ENTER B Canceling a registered person 1 Select the menu ven RECORD SETUP gt FACE RECOG gt SET gt DELETE or DELETE ALL e Touching DELETE ALL cancels all the registered people 2 When DELETE is selected Touch the person to cancel e When touched the person is selected and 3 is displayed To cancel the selected person touch again e Touch ENTER e Since Face Recognition searches for faces that resemble the registered faces there is no guarantee of positive recognition e t may not be possible to correctly recognize a person who has been register
71. anagement information is found the messages may appear and a repair is performed Repairing may take time depending on the error e Y is displayed when abnormal management information is detected when the scenes are displayed in thumbnail To perform the repair touch the scene with Y in the thumbnail and start the playback e Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor e Depending on the condition of the data it may not be possible to completely repair the data e f recovery fails it will not be possible to play back scenes recorded before the unit turned off e When data recorded on another device is recovered it may not be possible to play back the data on this unit or the other device e f recovery fails turn the unit off and on again after waiting a while If recovery fails repeatedly format a media on the unit Please be aware that if a media is formatted then all the data recorded on the media will be erased e f the thumbnail information is recovered displaying the thumbnails may become slower 142 VQT3Y41 Others Troubleshooting B itis not a malfunction in following cases A clicking sound is e This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a defect heard when the unit is This sound will no longer be heard when the unit is turned shaken on and change the mode to a or O Object seems to be e Object seems to be warped slightly when the object warped moves across the image very fast but thi
72. back or audio testing operate the volume lever gt 38 4 Touch ENTER To test the music audio Touch START e Touch the other music option to change the music to be tested e When you touch STOP the music playback stops 87 VQT3Y41 Playing back with the settings changed Touch SET to select the item to change SCENE SETUP Select the scene or date to be played back FAVORITE SCENE SETUP Set up the favorite scenes gt 89 FAVORITE SCENE PLAY Set up if the favorite scenes are to be included in the Highlight Playback or not 3 89 PRIORITY SETUP Select the target to give priority to play back 3 90 PLAYBACK TIME Select the time to play back 3 90 TITLE SETUP Select the title sheet to be displayed at the beginning and enter the title 3 90 B Scene setting 1 Only when Highlight Playback is started from ALL AVCHD Touch the recording format of the scene to be played back 1080 60p 1080 60i SbS 3D 2 Touch SELECT DATE or SELECT SCENES 3 When SELECT DATE is selected Touch the date to be played back e A maximum of 7 days can be selected e When touched the date is selected and surrounded by red Touch the date again to cancel the operation When SELECT SCENES is selected Touch the scenes to be played back e Up to 99 scenes can be selected in succession e When touched the scene is selected and V is displayed Touch the scene again to cancel the opera
73. battery into fire e Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may result in an explosion If the operating time is very short even after the battery has been recharged the battery has worn out Please purchase a new battery About the AC adaptor e f the temperature of the battery is extremely high or extremely low charging may take time or the battery may not be charged e f you use the AC adaptor near a radio radio reception may be disturbed Keep the AC adaptor 1 m 3 3 feet or more away from the radio e When using the AC adaptor it may generate whirring sounds However this is normal e After use be sure to disconnect the AC adaptor If it is left connected a minute amount of current is consumed e Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor and battery clean About status indicator during charging When the status indicator is flashing at a particularly fast or slow rate the following should be considered Flashing with approx 4 second period off for approx 2 seconds on for approx 2 seconds e When the battery is over discharged or the temperature of the battery is too high or low It can be charged but it may take a few hours to complete the charging normally e lt will flash in approx 2 second intervals when normal charging resumes Even in such cases it may start flashing in approx 4 second intervals until charging is completed depending on the conditions of use Flashing with ap
74. body and terminals of the unit Also keep the unit away from sea water e Sand or dust may damage the unit Care should be taken when inserting and removing a card e f sea water splashes onto the unit wipe off the water with a well wrung cloth Then wipe the unit again with a dry cloth When carrying the unit do not drop or bump it e A strong impact can break the unit s casing causing it to malfunction Cleaning e Before cleaning detach the battery or pull the AC cable from the AC outlet and then wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth e f the unit is very dirty dip a cloth in water and squeeze firmly and then wipe the unit with the damp cloth Next dry the unit with a dry cloth e Use of benzine paint thinner alcohol or dishwashing liquid may alter the camera body or peel the surface finish Do not use these solvents e When using a chemical dust cloth follow the instructions that came with the cloth 149 VQT3Y41 Do not use the unit for surveillance purposes or other business uses e This unit was designed for consumer intermittent use It was not intended for continuous use or for any industrial or commercial application resulting in prolonged use e n certain situations continuous use could cause the unit to overheat and cause a malfunction Such use is strongly discouraged When you are not going to use the unit for an extended time e When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet
75. c 119 3D image storage 123 With a PC What you can do with a PC 125 End User License Agreement 127 Operating environment 129 Installation eire ee neca 132 Connecting to a PC 133 About the PC display tees 185 Starting HD Writer AE 4 0 136 Reading the operating instructions of the software applications 136 If using Mac certe etes 137 Others Indications eM NR 138 MESSAGES P 141 About recovery 142 Troubleshooting 143 Cautions for use 149 About CODVTQHIL eiecit nire eoe 155 Recording modes approximate recordable time Approximate number of recordable DICIUIBS san Specifications Optional accessories Accessory Order Form For USA and Puerto Rico Customers Limited Warranty ONLY FOR U S A AND PUERTO RICO Warranty For Canadian Customers Useful Information Only For Latin American Counltrles iiececc essent cananea Spanish Quick Use Guide Gu a espafiola para el uso r pido 11 VQT3Y41 2 il 49 Q il oO Advanced Advanced Playback Recording Copy Dubbing With a PC Others
76. cable 10 Microphone terminal MIC e A compatible plug in powered microphone can be used as an external microphone e Audio will be stereo 2 ch with the external microphone input e ocoseeeas Microphone input level meter is displayed when the external microphone is connected 3 69 e When the unit is connected with the AC adaptor sometimes noise may be heard depending on the microphone type In this case please switch to the battery for the power supply and the noise will stop N oo CON O Of 17 VQT3Y41 18 VQT3Y41 11 Speaker 12 Internal stereo microphones 13 Lens cover e The lens cover opens in mm Motion Picture Recording Mode or By Still Picture Recording Mode 3 26 14 Built in flash 3 58 15 Step up ring attachment part concave 2 78 16 Lens 17 Video light 3 60 73 18 Shoe adaptor mount SHOE ADAPTOR 2 164 19 Status indicator 3 25 20 Recording start stop button 3 31 21 LCD monitor Touch screen 3 26 e t can rotate up to 180 towards the lens or 90 towards the opposite direction Due to limitations in LCD production technology there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen However this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture 22 Battery holder 3 20 23 Tripod receptacle e f you attach a tripod with a 5 5 mm 0 22 screw o
77. ce 6 A Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus VQT3Y41 11 Only use attachments accessories 12 13 14 A A A specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over EAE SS Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service pers
78. ct to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase agrees to at its option either a repair your product with new or refurbished parts b replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product or c refund your purchase price The decision to repair replace or refund will be made by Panasonic Canada Inc Camcorder Products One 1 year parts and labour This warranty is given only to the original purchaser or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift of a Panasonic brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada which product was not sold as is and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original packaging IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE HEREUNDER A PURCHASE RECEIPT OR OTHER PROOF OF DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE SHOWING AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic Canada Inc or failures which result from accidents misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation set up adjustments misadjustment
79. ctions of menus SCENE MODE s O When you record images in different situations this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures we RECORD SETUP gt SCENE MODE gt desired setting OFF A Sports Portrait Soft Skin S Spotlight Y Snow 7 Beach a Sunset 2A Scenery Se Fireworks A Night scenery 9 Low light amp Night portrait Cancel the setting To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and pause of playback To make people stand out against the background To makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive appearance Improved quality when subject is brightly illuminated Improved image quality when shooting in snowy locations To make blue in the sea or sky vibrant To make red in the sunrise or sunset vibrant For spatial scenery To capture the fireworks in the night sky beautifully To capture the evening or night scenery beautifully For dark scenes such as at dusk In Motion Picture Recording Mode only To capture a person and the background brightly In Still Picture Recording Mode only e Sports Portrait Soft Skin Spotlight Snow Beach Sunset Scenery The shutter speed is 1 8 or more in Still Picture Recording Mode e Sunset Low light The shutter speed is 1 30 or more in Motion Picture Recording Mode e Sunset Scenery Fireworks Night scenery Image may get blurry when a close object is recorded
80. d Adjust it when recording fast moving subjects Iris Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark e Press the iA MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode gt 74 1 Touch SHTR or IRIS 2 Touch QO to adjust settings e Touch SHTH IRIS to end the adjustment Shutter speed 1 60 to 1 8000 e f AUTO SLOW SHTR 2D is set to ON the shutter speed will be set between 1 30 and 1 8000 e The shutter speed closer to 1 8000 is faster e The shutter speed will be set between 1 2 and 1 2000 in Still Picture Recording Mode EJ Iris Gain value CLOSE F16 to F2 0 OPEN 0dB to 18dB e Value closer to CLOSE darkens the image e Value closer to 18dB brighten the image e When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than OPEN it changes to the gain value e To return to auto setting press the A MANUAL button again e When setting both the shutter speed and the iris gain value set the shutter speed and then set the iris gain value Manual shutter speed adjustment e When the shutter speed is set lower than 1 15 in the Still Picture Recording Mode using a tripod is recommended Also White Balance cannot be set The shutter speed will be set to 1 30 when the unit is turned on again or when the Quick Start is performed e You may see a band of light around an object that is shining very bright or highly reflective e During normal playback image movement may not look smooth e f you record an extre
81. d the personal information is deleted when the divided scenes are canceled 95 VQT3Y41 Dividing a scene to partially delete iFrame MP4 ee Divide the iFrame scene or the scene saved as MP4 and delete unnecessary parts uS This divides the recorded scenes in two and deletes the front half or back half The scenes deleted by dividing cannot be restored e Change the mode to gt and touch the play mode select icon Then set to iFrame or MP4 3 37 1 Select the menu meno EDIT SCENE gt SPLIT amp DELETE 2 Touch the scene to be divided 3 Touch 2 to set the dividing point TEE e t is convenient to use Slow motion Playback and Frame by au An frame Playback gt 81 Oia diem o e Set the dividing point so there will be 2 seconds or more for T7 5 Uh PE the part for deletion and 3 seconds or more for the part to be a gt kept 4 Touch the part for deletion 5 Touch YES and confirm play back the part for deletion e A confirmation message appears when NO is touched Proceed to Step 7 6 Stop the playback e A confirmation message appears A Touch YES e To continue dividing and deleting other scenes repeat Steps 2 7 To complete editing Touch Return e t may not be possible to divide scenes with a short recording time e The actual division may slightly slip off the previously designated dividing point 96 VQT3Y41 Deleting personal information c Deletes
82. d during motion picture recording the unit automatically records a still picture The icon changes each time it is touched ON gt amp X FACE RECOG gt OFF O The unit records a still picture on detecting a smiling face GE Still pictures are only recorded when the face of a person registered using Face Recognition gt 63 is detected OFF Cancel the setting e During Smile Shot recording the face detected as a smiling face is surrounded by a green frame and X are red e Smile Shot recording will not work in the following cases O SE will flash a When there is no SD card inserted When it is set to PICTURE SD CARD in MEDIA SELECT and there is no SD card inserted When it is set to Manual Focus When FACE RECOG is set to OFF or no one is registered In Sy FACE RECOG only e Depending on the recording conditions type of smile camera shake etc the face of the subject may not be detected correctly e The number of recording pixels are 58x 3200x 1800 or 21 1920x1080 gt 70 e When still pictures that have been recorded using the Smile Shot are displayed as thumbnails the appears e When the AF AE tracking function is target locking a face of the subject still pictures are only recorded if a smiling face is detected on the locked subject When the Smile Shot function is set to y FACE RECOG it will record only if the face of a subject registered with
83. deo terminal Changing the component output setting menu SETUP gt COMPONENT OUT gt desired setting 1080i When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with 1080i Playback is in high definition quality 480i When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with 480i Playback is in standard quality e Set VIDEO LIGHT to OFF when recording with the TV connected to the component terminal to confirm the recording 60 103 VQT3Y41 Advanced Playback Playback using VIERA Link gt What is the VIERA Link HDAVI Control e VIERA Link is a new name for EZ Sync e This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable optional for automatic linked operations Not all operations are possible e VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on a HDMI control function using the standard HDMI CEC Consumer Electronics Control specification Linked operations with HDMI CEC compatible devices made by other companies are not guaranteed When using devices made by other companies that are compatible with VIERA Link refer to the operating instructions for the respective devices e This unit is compatible with VIERA Link Ver 5 VIERA Link Ver 5 is the newest Panasonic version and is also compatible with existing Panasonic VIERA Link de
84. e changes condensation may form on the LCD monitor Wipe it with a soft cloth such as eye glass cleaner e When the unit has become very cold for example due to storage in a cold area its LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual immediately after the unit is turned on The normal brightness will be restored when the unit s internal temperature rises Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 460 000 dots The result is more than 99 99 effective dots with a mere 0 01 of the dots inactive or always lit However this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture 153 VQT3Y41 About personal information After you have set up the Face Recognition function personal information will be held in this unit and included in recorded images e When the unit is serviced or given away disposed of the personal information should be deleted in the interests of protecting personal information gt 97 Indemnity e Information including personal information may be changed or lost as a result of mistaken operation static electricity effects accident breakage repair or other handling It should be noted before use that Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for direct or indirect problems which occur as the result of the change to or loss of the information including personal information 154 VQT3Y41 About conden
85. e 70 and for number of recordable pictures refer to page 157 Recording media SD Memory Card FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant SDHC Memory Card FAT32 system compliant SDXC Memory Card exFAT system compliant Refer to page 23 for details on SD cards usable in this unit HC V700M Built in memory 16 GB 158 VQT3Y41 Image sensor 1 2 33 1MOS image sensor Total 15300 K Effective pixels Motion picture 3550 K to 2580 K 16 9 Still picture 2790 K 4 3 2790 K 3 2 3550 K to 2580 K 16 9 Lens Auto Iris 21x Optical Zoom F1 8 to F3 5 Focal length 2 82 mm to 59 2 mm Macro Full range AF 35 mm equivalent Motion picture 28 mm to 717 4 mm 16 9 Still picture 34 7 mm to 728 7 mm 4 3 34 1 mm to 715 2 mm 3 2 28 mm to 717 4 mm 16 9 Minimum focus distance Normal Approx 3 0 cm 1 2 Wide Approx 1 5 m 4 9 feet Tele Tele Macro Approx 60 cm 24 Tele Intelligent Auto Macro Approx 1 cm 0 4 Wide Approx 60 cm 24 Tele Filter diameter 46 mm Zoom i Zoom OFF 26x 46x i Zoom 60x 1500x Digital Zoom Using image sensor effective area Image stabilizer function Optical Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer Active Mode Rotation correction Optical Image Stabilizer Lock function Monitor 3 0 wide LCD monitor Approx 460 K dots Microphone Stereo with a Zoom Microphone Function Speaker 1 round speaker dynamic type White balance adjustment Auto tracking white balance system Standard i
86. e Electrical noise static electricity or the failure of this unit or the SD card may damage or erase the data stored on the SD card e When the card access lamp is lit do not Remove the SD card Turn the unit off Insert and remove the USB cable Expose 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 e Do not expose the terminals of the SD card to water dirt or dust 24 VQT3Y41 Access lamp ACCESS Q e When this unit is accessing the SD card or built in memory the access lamp lights up 1 Open the SD card cover and insert remove the SD card into from the card slot 3 e Face the label side 9 in the direction shown in the illustration and press it straight in as far as it will go e Press the center of the SD card and then pull it straight out 2 Securely close the SD card cover e Securely close it until it clicks e Do not place SD cards in the following areas n direct sunlight n very dusty or humid areas Near a heater Locations susceptible to significant difference in temperature condensation can occur Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur e To protect SD cards return them to their cases when you are not using them e About disposing of or giving away the SD card gt 153 Preparation Turning the unit on off You can turn the unit on and off using the po
87. e SD card and inside the unit e DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE e STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA Store and handle your camera in a manner that will not subject it to unnecessary movement avoid shaking and striking Your camera contains a sensitive pick up device which could be damaged by improper handling or storage CARE e TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your camera body TO PROTECT THE LENS Do not touch the surface of the lens with your hand Use a commercial camera lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR CAMERA Before handling your camera make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products such as suntan lotion as it may damage the finish If you see this symbol Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal 7 VQT3Y41 B About the recording format for recording motion pictures You can record motion pictures in either AVCHD or iFrame recording formats using this unit gt 51 62 1 Itis compatible with the AVCHD Progressive 1080 60p AVCHD It is possible to record in the best image qual
88. e SD card starts e Relay Recording can only be performed once e Combine the scenes that were relay recorded using the RELAY SCENE COMBINE into the SD card 98 110 e Once you have performed RELAY SCENE COMBINE you can use the Relay Recording function again If the RELAY REC is set to ON without performing the RELAY SCENE COMBINE a message is displayed You will be able to perform Relay Recording by touching YES but you will not be able to perform the RELAY SCENE COMBINE after that e Still pictures are recorded to the SD card after Relay Recording e is displayed on the thumbnail display during the playback of a scene that was relay recorded on the built in memory FACE RECOG Oo Face Recognition is a function for finding faces that resemble faces which have already been registered and automatically prioritizing focus and exposure for those faces This function makes it possible to keep the face of your loved ones in focus even when they are at the back or on the end of a line in a group picture menu RECORD SETUP gt FACE RECOG gt desired setting ON The Face Recognition function is available OFF Cancel the setting SET Face Recognition registration editing cancelation 63 VQT3Y41 B Registering a face for Face Recognition menu RECORD SETUP gt FACE RECOG gt SET gt SET e Up to a maximum of 6 people can be registered 1 Align the person s face w
89. e format e f the dubbed motion picture does not change to 3D motion picture make the necessary settings on the TV For further details please read the operating instructions for the TV e t may not be possible to copy 3D still pictures MPO format depending on the recorder being used B Dubbing in standard picture quality e Please refer to page 122 for details about dubbing in standard picture quality Copying unaltered as 3D motion picture When 3D PLAYBACK is AUTO the 3D motion picture is recorded in side by side format hen SETUP gt 3D PLAYBACK gt AUTO e f the dubbed motion picture does not change to 3D motion picture make the necessary settings on the TV For further details please read the operating instructions for the TV Copying after conversion to 2D motion picture Set 3D PLAYBACK to 2D menu SETUP gt 3D PLAYBACK gt 2D e Set CONV 2D TO 3D to OFF gt 108 123 VQT3Y41 Copying between SD card and built in memory HC V700M e Please refer to page 109 for details about copying between SD card and built in memory B Copying scenes recorded in 3D oPY 5 B 9 E or EB jJ e You can copy scenes recorded in 3D between the SD card and the built in memory Select VIDEO SELECT SCENES or SELECT DATE SbS 3D When selecting scenes select ones marked with on the thumbnail display When selecting by date select a date ma
90. e maintaining the realism e Switch to Manual Mode gt 74 mew RECORD SETUP gt WIND NOISE CANCELER gt ON e This function s default setting is ON e When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode WIND NOISE CANCELER is set to ON and the setting cannot be changed e You may not see the full effect depending on the recording conditions VQT3Y41 ZOOM MIC B Directivity of the microphone is synchronized with the zoom operation Sounds near the front of the unit are recorded more clearly if you zoom in close up and surrounding sounds are recorded more realistically if you zoom out wide angle we RECORD SETUP gt ZOOM MIC ON MIC LEVEL s When recording the input level from the built in microphones and the external microphone terminal can be adjusted 1 Select the menu MENU RECORD SETUP gt MIC LEVEL gt desired setting AUTO AGC is activated and the recording level is adjusted automatically SET Yt SET The desired recording level can be set 2 When SET 18 SET is selected Touch R O to adjust e Touch THB to activate disactivate AGC When AGC is activated the icon is surrounded by yellow and the amount of sound distortion can be reduced When AGC is disactivated natural recording can be performed e Adjust the microphone input level so that the last O Left 2 bars of the gain value are not red Otherwise the Right sound is distorted Select a lower setti
91. e mode to oss 1 2 Open the LCD monitor 3 Press the recording start stop button to start recording e GO Recording button icon When you begin recording II changes to e e Recording can also be started stopped by touching the recording button icon This icon functions in the same manner as the recording start stop button 4 Press the recording start stop button again to pause recording B Screen indications in the Motion Picture Recording Mode 181920 Recording mode EA1920 R 1h20 Approximate remaining recordable y time R 1h20m e When the remaining time is less than 1 minute R OhOO0m flashes red Recording time elapsed e h is an abbreviation for hour m for minute and s for second e Each time the unit is put into recording pause the counter display will be reset to Oh00m00s 0h00m00s e Screen display will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time To display it again touch the screen 3 41 e t will be constantly displayed when the remaining recordable time becomes less than 30 minutes e To change the recording format change the Recording Mode 3 62 or press and hold the 1080 60p button 3 51 e Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture 3 34 e The images recorded between pressing the recording start stop button to start recording and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene 31 VQT3Y41 When yo
92. e recording 29 Selecting a media to record Ana 30 Recording motion pictures 31 Recording still pictures 33 Recording still pictures in Motion Picture Recording Mode 34 Intelligent Auto Mode 35 Motion picture Still picture playback ofc cee ect 37 Using the menu screen 40 Using the Setup Menu 41 Advanced Recording Using the ZOOM sesi n iia 49 Zoom ratio during the still picture recording mode 49 Image Stabilizer Function 50 1080 60p recording 51 10 VQT3Y41 Recording with the Touch FUNCION E 52 Touch function ICONS 5 enne 52 Recording functions of operation ICONS cse eoe ueni inen ect 55 Operation ICOLIS iocus siis eerta 55 Recording functions of menus 61 Manual recording 74 White Balance 75 Manual shutter speed iris AUS Medicion 76 Manual Focus adjustment 77 Recording 3D image 78 Advanced Playback Playback Operations 81 Motion picture playback using operation ICON arar 81 Creating still picture from motion picture EE 82 Highlight amp Time Frame Index
93. e scene or the still picture by touching it e Setting for the 3D PLAYBACK is not possible when CONV 2D TO 3D is set to ON e CONV 2D TO 3D setting takes priority regardless of the 3D PLAYBACK setting e Highlight Playback cannot be converted to 3D image e Scenes still pictures converted to 3D images cannot be saved as 3D images B Adjusting 3D effect of the 3D image It is possible to adjust the disparity of the scenes and still pictures playing back in 3D for better view 1 Play back the scenes or still pictures recorded in 3D 2 Touch e e Playback disparity adjustment bar is displayed while displaying in 3D 3 Touch g g to adjust settings e Playback disparity adjustment bar will disappear after approx 5 seconds without any touch operation e The setting is canceled in following cases f you stop playback f you turn the unit off f you change the mode 108 VQT3Y41 Copy Dubbing Copying between SD card and Built in Memory ne v700m gt Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between an SD card inserted in this unit and a built in memory B Check the used space of the copy destination It is possible to check the used space of the SD card or built in memory by MEDIA STATUS 3 47 e By displaying in 1 scene or touching and holding the thumbnail in the 20 scenes or 9 scenes display recording date and time can be checked when playing back mo
94. e scenes still pictures are unnecessary format the media to erase the data 3 46 47 Please be aware that if a media is formatted then all the data recorded on the media is erased and cannot be recovered Back up important data on a PC disc etc 145 VQT3Y41 With other products Although this unit is e Please read the operating instructions of your TV and correctly connected to a select the channel that matches the input used for the TV images cannot be connection seen e Change the TV ASPECT setting to match the aspect ratio of the TV 3 102 The images are e Change the setting of the unit depending on the cable squeezed horizontally connecting to the TV 3 103 If the SD card is inserted Check that the device is compatible with the capacity or in another device it is type of SD card SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card not recognized SDXC Memory Card that you inserted Refer to the operating instructions of the device for details When connected by the e When connected to other devices using only the battery USB cable this unit is reconnect using the AC adaptor not detected by the other devices VIERA Link does not Setting on this unit work e Connect with a HDMI mini cable 3 104 e Touch Mew then touch SETUP gt VIERA Link gt ON 3 104 e Turn the unit off and then back on again Setting on other devices e f the TV input does not switch automatically switch the input using the T
95. ecording format 8 62 zi TE AAA A A es Recording modes xs oes RR Ra 62 e sooo in 42 Recording time elapsed 31 RE HODOVOl sec cex xk eGo Ra eek EC RE 142 Red eye reduction 58 Relay information canceling 99 Relay recording 63 Relay scene combining 98 Remaining number of still pictures 34 Remaining time left for recording 31 171 VQT3Y41 Spanish Quick Use Guide Guia espa ola para el uso r pido B insertar la bater a Meta la bater a insert ndola en la direcci n se alada en la figura e Introduzca la bater a hasta que haga clic y se cierre B Carga de la bater a Terminal de entrada de CC Conecte el cable de CA al adaptador de CA luego a la toma de CA Conecte el adaptador de CA al terminal de entrada de CC e El indicador de estado parpadear de color rojo en un intervalo de 2 segundos aproximadamente 1 segundo encendido aproximadamente 1 segundo apagado indicando que comenz la carga Se apagar cuando se completa la carga o 00 172 VQT3Y41 B Insertar extraer una tarjeta SD Testigo de acceso ACCESS Q e Cuando el dispositivo accede a la tarjeta SD o a la memoria integrada se enciende el testigo de acceso e Verificar que la l mpara de acceso se haya apagado 1 Abra la tapa de la tarjeta SD e introduzca retire la tarjeta SD en de la ranura correspo
96. ecording still pictures using the timer Each time the icon is selected the indication changes by one setting in the following order 910 Records after 10 seconds d2 Records after 2 seconds setting canceled e When you press the button 10 or 2 flashes for the set period before a still picture is recorded After recording the Self timer is canceled e n Auto Focus Mode if the O button is pressed halfway once and then fully the lens focuses on the subject when the button is pressed halfway If the O button is pressed fully all at once the lens focuses on the subject just before recording To stop the timer midway through Touch CANCEL 58 VQT3Y41 e Setting the Self timer to 92 is a good way to prevent image shake when the C button is pressed while using a tripod etc iD Intelligent Exposure A This brightens dark areas so the image can be recorded clearly e f there are extremely dark parts or the brightness is insufficient the effect may not be clear zw Backlight Compensation This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject Y Tele Macro O A more impressive image can be obtained by focusing on the object only in close up and shading off the background e The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx 60 cm 24 e When the Tele Macro is set with the zoom magnification less than 26x in Motion Picture Recording Mode it will automatically be set to 26x e
97. ed due to differences in facial expression and environment e Perform the registration again if recognition becomes unstable in cases such as when facial features change with age 65 VQT3Y41 NAME DISPLAY O When a registered person is detected by Face Recognition during recording the name registered for that person is displayed wen RECORD SETUP gt NAME DISPLAY gt desired number 3 2 1 OFF e Displayed name will disappear after a while e t is displayed according to the registration order setting from the first person e This function is not displayed during recording of yourself or Playback Mode FACE FRAMING s O Detected faces appear with frames new RECORD SETUP gt FACE FRAMING gt desired setting PRIMARY Only the prioritized face framing is displayed ALL All face detection framings are displayed OFF Cancel the setting e Up to 15 frames are indicated Larger faces and faces nearer to the center of the screen take preference over others When FACE RECOG is ON registered people are given priority B Prioritized face framing Prioritized face framing is displayed as orange frames Focus and adjustment of brightness will be performed against the prioritized face framing e Prioritized face framing is only displayed with Portrait Mode in the Intelligent Auto Mode e he white frame is for face detection only e Focus will be set to prioritized face framing w
98. en 2D and 3D recordings gt 85 e When you play back scenes successively a black screen will appear for a few seconds between scenes recorded in 3D and scenes recorded in 2D e When you select a 3D thumbnail it may take a few seconds for playback to start After playback the thumbnail display may take a few seconds to reappear e t will play back in 2 screens when connected to the TV not compatible with 3D using an AV multi cable supplied e Depending on the 3D compatible television used switching to 3D mode may be slow and you may not be able to watch the first scene In this case use the pause button e When viewing the 3D image your eyes may become tired if you are too close to the television screen 107 VQT3Y41 Advanced Playback Converting and playing back 2D images as 3D You can connect this unit to 3D compatible TV convert the scene and still pictures recorded in 2D conventional image to 3D and play back lt gt Change the mode to gt and touch the play mode select icon Then select the AVCHD scene or set to 3 gt 37 menu VIDEO SETUP or PICT SETUP CONV 2D TO 3D gt ON ON Convert and play back the images recorded in 2D as SD images 3D scenes are played back as 3D OFF Recorded images are played back as it was recorded Setting with the Touch Menu Touch 2 e This is not displayed when playing back the iFrame or MP4 scenes 2 Play back th
99. en a spotlight is shining or with a dark scene 3 Start recording GO Target frame B About target frame e When target lock fails the target frame blinks in red and then disappears Touch a characteristic part color etc on the object to lock onto it again e When the button is pressed halfway in Still Picture Recording Mode the focus is set to the object that is locked The target frame turns green when it focuses and the target cannot be changed e This function cannot be used in Manual Mode When Manual Mode is set in Still Picture Recording Mode it can only be used with some settings in Scene Mode e t may track different objects or may not lock the target depending on the recording conditions such as the following When the object is too large or too small When color of the object is similar to the background When the scene is dark e When the target is locked in Still Picture Recording Mode the screen may become dark or the AF assist lamp may be performed 3 73 e AF AE tracking will be canceled in the following cases When the mode is changed When the unit is turned off When the Scene Mode is set Switch to Intelligent Auto Mode Manual Mode Switch to recording of yourself 53 VQT3Y41 NJ Optical Image Stabilizer Lock ee In Motion Picture Recording Mode you can further improve optical image stabilization by touching and holding W With this function you can further reduce the ef
100. ended for recording with a stable picture e ECONOMY BATT ECONOMY AC will not work while you adjust the 3D Conversion Lens attachment position e When the 3D Conversion Lens is attached the auto slow shutter setting is AUTO SLOW SHTR 3D The default setting of AUTO SLOW SHTR 3D is ON 3 67 e While 3D recording if moving the unit fast the message is more likely to appear e The LCD monitor on this unit will not display in 3D e f the unit is turned on in the shade etc the screen may appear to be blue In such a case removing the lens cap will return the screen to normal 79 VQT3Y41 B Functions that cannot be used during 3D recording When recording with the 3D Conversion Lens you cannot use certain functions Functions not available during 3D recording Button lever operations Motion picture recording functions Zoom in out function iFrame REC MODE Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer Smile Shot Intelligent Auto Mode Video light Night portrait and Macro Tele Macro 1080 60p recording Face Recognition Manual Focus Zoom Microphone Setup menu Still picture recording functions Quick power on Picture size Quick Start Aspect ratio Initial set Built in flash Flash level Red Eye Reduction Video light Night portrait in Scene Mode AF ASSIST LAMP 1 The zoom position is fixed and the zoom operation is disabled
101. environment e Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner s manual are fulfilled some PCs cannot be used e A CD ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications A compatible Blu ray disc DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a Blu ray disc DVD e Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables Operation on an upgraded OS Operation on an OS other than the one pre installed e This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3 1 Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows 98SE Windows Me Windows NT and Windows 2000 B Operating environment for HD Writer AE 4 0 IBM PC AT compatible PC Windows 7 32 bit 64 bit Starter Home Basic Home Premium Professional Ultimate SP1 Windows Vista 32 bit Home Basic Home Premium Business Ultimate SP2 Windows XP 32 bit SP3 CPU Intel Pentium 4 2 8 GHz or higher including compatible CPU e Intel Core 2 Duo 2 16 GHz or higher or AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5200 or higher is recommended when using playback function or MPEG2 output function e Intel Core 2 Quad 2 6 GHz or higher is recommended when using editing or Continuous Photo Playback function e Intel Core i7 2 8 GHz or higher is recommended when playing back or using the editing function for 1080 60p Windows 7 1 GB or more 32 bit 2 GB or mo
102. er of recordable pictures that can be displayed is 9999 If the number 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 is 9999 or less e 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 that can be used on the unit a PC etc 157 VQT3Y41 Others Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source DC 5 0 V When using AC adaptor DC 3 6 V When using battery Power consumption Recording Charging 6 7 W 7 7W Motion picture recording format AVCHD AVCHD format version 2 0 compliant AVCHD Progressive iFrame MPEG 4 AVC file format compliant MP4 Motion picture compression MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Audio compression AVCHD Dolby Digital 2 ch iFrame MP4 AAC 2 ch Recording mode and transfer rate 1080 60p Maximum 28 Mbps VBR HA Average 17 Mbps VBR HG Average 13 Mbps VBR HX Average 9 Mbps VBR HE Average 5 Mbps VBR iFrame Maximum 28 Mbps VBR SbS 3D Average 17 Mbps VBR For picture size and recordable time of a motion pictures refer to page 156 Still picture recording format JPEG Design rule for Camera File system based on Exif 2 2 standard MPO format compatible 3D still pictures For picture size of a still picture refer to pag
103. essly provided for in this Agreement Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software Licensee may make a single copy of the Software in whole or a part solely for back up purpose Article 4 Computer Licensee may use the Software only on one computer and may not use it on more than one computer Further Licensee may not use the Software for commercial software hosting services Article 5 Reverse Engineering Decompiling 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 Article 6 Indemnification The Software is provided AS IS without warranty of any kind either expressed or implied including but not limited to warranties of non infringement merchantability and or fitness for a particular purpose Further Panasonic does not warrant that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free Panasonic or any of its distributors will not be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensee s use of the Software Article 7 Export Control Licensee agrees not to export or re export to any country the Software in any form witho
104. ether to the disc 1 Connect this unit to the DVD burner to prepare for copying gt 112 2 Touch BURN DISC 3 Touch the desired items following the instructions on the screen e It will return to the previous step by touching ES e When SELECT SCENES is selected When touched the scene still picture is selected and the indication appears on the thumbnail Touch the scene still picture again to cancel the operation e When SELECT DATE is selected When touched the date is selected and surrounded by red Touch the date again to cancel the operation e Up to 99 scenes 99 dates can be selected in succession 4 Touch START e When 2 or more discs are necessary for copying follow the on screen instructions to switch discs e You may need more discs than displayed number of discs when you are copying additionally to a used DVD RAM e Eject the disc after copying is completed e When the copied disc is played back on another device and the list of scenes is displayed they are ordered by date e To create same disc again touch YES and repeat step 4 B About recording formats when copying motion pictures High Definition The scenes recorded in 1080 60p by this unit will be copied after converting to 1080 60i picture quality e When copying scenes recorded in 1080 60p select the recording picture quality HA HG HX HE The scenes recorded in 1080 60i format will be copied as high definition picture quality a
105. eting scenes still pictures Red Zoom out from still picture Adjusting 3D effect of the 3D image B Other linked operations Turning the unit off If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power this unit also turns off Automatic input switching If you connect with a HDMI mini cable and then turn on this unit the input channel on the TV automatically switches to this unit s screen If the TV s power is in standby status it will turn on automatically if Set has been selected for the TV s Power on link setting e Depending on the HDMI terminal on the TV the input channel may not switch automatically In this case use the remote control for the TV to switch the input channel Q e f you are unsure whether or not the TV and AV amplifier you are using are compatible with VIERA Link read the operating instructions for the devices e Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV e Operation is not possible with a cable that is not based on the HDMI standard 105 VQT3Y41 Advanced Playback 3D image playback gt Connect the unit to a 3D compatible television and play back scene still picture recorded in 3D to enjoy life like and powerful 3D image lt gt Change the mode to gt and
106. fects of the shake that tends to occur when using zoom 1 Press the Optical Image Stabilizer button to turn the image stabilizer on 2 Touch and hold W e Icon is displayed in while you are touching AL e Optical Image Stabilizer Lock is released when you remove your finger from the icon B To make the display of IN disappear Display of No will not disappear even when no operation is performed for specific time with the setting at the time of purchase To make the display of NW disappear change the setting of the O S LOCK DISPLAY meno SETUP gt O I S LOCK DISPLAY desired setting ON Constantly displayed OFF The Icon will disappear after approx 5 seconds without any touch operation e Stabilization may not be possible under strong shaking conditions e To record while moving the unit quickly release Optical Image Stabilizer Lock amp Touch Shutter Oo It is possible to focus and record a still picture of a subject that is touched 1 Touch pb 2 Touch the subject e Focus area is displayed at the touched position and a still picture is recorded e Depending on the recording conditions or recognition of the touched position it may not be possible to record the intended picture e This will not operate for recording yourself 54 VQT3Y41 Advanced Recording Recording functions of operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded
107. h or tripod is recommended when recording still pictures in dark places because the shutter speed becomes slow e You can also take a picture just by touching the subject to focus Touch Shutter gt 54 e To print a picture save the picture to the SD card 3 109 and print using a PC or a printer 33 VQT3Y41 B About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording Still BI operation indicator gt 138 e Flashes in red when 0 Ew Size of sill pictures 70 e Screen display will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a AF AF assistlamp 973 specific period of time To display it again touch the screen e t will be constantly displayed when the remaining number of still pictures that can be recorded becomes 200 or less B About the focus indication e The focus indication indicates the status of the Auto Focus e The focus indication does not appear in Manual Focus Mode e The focus indication does not appear or has difficulty focusing in the following cases When close subjects and far subjects are included in the same scene When the scene is dark When there is a bright part in the scene When the scene is filled with only horizontal lines B Aboutthe focusing area When there is a contrasting object ahead or behind the subject in the focus area the subject may not be focused If so move the contrasting object out of the focus area e Focus area is not displayed in the followi
108. he FAVORITE SCENE SETUP into the Highlight Playback 89 VQT3Y41 B Priority setting 1 Touch FACE or FACE RECOG e f you touch FACE any detected face including the face of person registered for Face Recognition is given priority on playback 2 When FACE RECOG is selected Touch a face to specify e You can specify up to 6 faces which are to be played back in priority e When touched the registered face is selected and surrounded by red Touch the registered face again to cancel the operation e Touch ENTER When a single face is specified the name registered for that face is displayed When multiple faces are specified the number of faces is displayed B Playback time setting Touch the playback time e The playback time of AUTO is a maximum of approx 5 minutes e Playback time may become shorter than the setting or it may not even be played back if the part recognized as clearly recorded is short B Setting up the title 1 Touch Q O to select your favorite title sheet NONEJ PICTURE 1 PICTURE 2 PICTURE 3 PICTURE 4 e Title and date will not be displayed when NONE is selected 2 Touch TITLE zc 3 Enter the title e Input method is same operation as for the face recognition gt 63 PTT NOV 152012 e Touch Enter after entering the title e A maximum of 18 characters can be entered mm a cum 4 Touch ENTER to end registration e The date of the first scene of the
109. he message and touch EXIT at the end e D is displayed on the thumbnail of the scenes saved by the Highlight Playback Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show 1 Touch gt 27 gt 35i We 23 mo E8 du 2 Only when you would like to change the settings Touch SET to select the item to change DATE SETUP Select the date to be played back PLAYBACK SETUP Select to play back in 3D 2D still pictures are converted to 3D still pictures and played back or play back in 2D 3D still pictures are converted to 2D still pictures and played back SLIDE INTERVAL Select the interval between still pictures at playback EFFECT SETUP Select the effect for playback MUSIC SELECT Select the music to be played on playback 91 VQT3Y41 3 When DATE SETUP is selected Touch the playback date When PLAYBACK SETUP is selected Touch 3D NO EFFECT or 2D When SLIDE INTERVAL is selected Touch the interval of playback for the slide show SHORT Approx 1 second NORMAL Approx 5 seconds LONG Approx 15 seconds When EFFECT SETUP is selected Touch the desired effect e When EFFECT SETUP is changed MUSIC SELECT will be set the same as EFFECT SETUP To set EFFECT SETUP and MUSIC SELECT to different settings change MUSIC SELECT after setting EFFECT SETUP e SLIDE INTERVAL cannot be set when EFFECT SETUP is set When MUS
110. he unit is not used with the lens cap supplied with the filter kit B Attaching the supplied shoe adaptor Insert the shoe adaptor into the shoe adaptor mount When removing the shoe adaptor slide the SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE lever and remove the shoe adaptor while sliding the lever ADAPTOR m RELEASE 164 VQT3Y41 Accessory Order Form For USA and Puerto Rico Customers Please photocopy this form when placing an order 1 Model 2 Items Ordered Accessory Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Shipping amp Handling 6 95 Subtotal Your State amp Local Sales Tax Total 3 Method of payment check one American Express VISA Credit Card MasterCard Expiration Date Discover Customer Signature Please do not send cash 4 Shipping information UPS delivery requires complete street address Ship To Mr Mrs Ms First Last Phone Day Street Address Night City State Zip TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1 800 332 5368 6 AM 6 PM M F PACIFIC TIME OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO PANASONIC NATIONAL PARTS CENTER 20421 84th Ave S Kent WA 98032 In CANADA please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories 165 VQT3Y41 Others
111. hen the le button is pressed halfway when recording still pictures Prioritized face framing will turn to green when the focus is set 66 VQT3Y41 AUTO SLOW SHTR 2D a You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed e Switch to Manual Mode 3 74 mew RECORD SETUP gt AUTO SLOW SHTR 2D gt ON e The shutter speed is set to 1 30 or more depending on the surrounding brightness e This function cannot be used when using the 3D Conversion Lens optional e This function cannot be used in Still Picture Recording Mode e When the shutter speed becomes 1 30 the screen may be seen as if frames are missed and afterimages may appear AUTO SLOW SHTR 3D mg This auto slow shutter function is only used with the 3D Conversion Lens optional e Switch to Manual Mode gt 74 mew RECORD SETUP gt AUTO SLOW SHTR 3D gt ON e For details refer to AUTO SLOW SHTR 2D e This function s default setting is ON e When a 3D Conversion Lens is used the recording scene will become darker We recommend setting this function to ON AGS E If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position while recording motion pictures it is automatically put into recording pause ma RECORD SETUP gt AGS gt ON e The AGS function may activate and cause the unit to pause the recording if you are recording a subject righ
112. ick power on mode the zoom magnification becomes approx 1x QUICK START ONJ OFF This unit is put into recording pause approx 0 6 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened e When in Quick Start Standby Mode about 70 of the power used in recording pause mode is being consumed so the recording time will be reduced Quick Start will not work if there is no SD card inserted e Quick Start will not work if the SD CARD is selected in the MEDIA SELECT even if there is no SD card inserted e Change the mode to ax or 1 Set QUICK START to ON 43 VQT3Y41 2 Close the LCD monitor The status indicator Y flashes green and the unit goes into Quick Start standby mode e he lens cover does not close 3 Open the LCD monitor The status indicator lights red and the unit is put into recording pause e Quick Start Standby Mode is canceled if about 5 minutes have elapsed mode is set to gt e Depending on the recording conditions and menu settings time for Quick Start may be longer than 0 6 seconds e t may take some time for Automatic White Balance to adjust e n the Quick Start Mode the zoom magnification becomes approx 1x e When it has gone into Quick Start Standby Mode automatically with the ECONOMY BATT 29 43 ECONOMY AC 3 43 close the LCD monitor once and open it again e Turn the unit off using the power button ALERT SOUND rq eq OFF Touch screen operation starti
113. icture playback 1 Change the mode to gt 2 Touch the play mode select icon 3 3 27 3 Ec Select the still picture 3 or the recording format of the motion picture 9 you wish to play back Select the media type and then select B the still picture 3 or the recording format of the motion picture 9 you wish to play C back e Touch ENTER e Icon is displayed in the thumbnail display when the item for motion picture is touched EE METE 1080 60 ses 30 ARS and MP4 is displayed in the 1080 60p scenes and is displayed in the side by side scenes when ALL AVCHD is touched 4 Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back e lt will switch to the screen displaying J and thumbnail scroll lever 3 when no operation is performed for approximately 5 seconds in the thumbnail display screen For details about deleting refer to page 93 e To display the next previous page Slide the thumbnail display upward downward while touching it Touch A up Y down on the thumbnail scroll lever 37 VQT3Y41 D Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon Operation icon e Operation icons and screen display will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time To display them again touch the screen e t will be played back in 2D only or 3D only when slide F show is played back connected to the 3D compatible TV
114. ied with DVD burner to the DVD burner e You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit 2 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to gt 3 Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the USB Connection Cable supplied with DVD burner O USB Connection Cable supplied with DVD burner Q DVD burner optional e Insert the plugs as far as they will go 4 Insert the disc in the DVD burner e Insert the DVD disc with the recording side down when using the DVD burner 5 Touch the desired item BURN DISC Refer to page 114 for how to copy discs PLAY DISC Refer to page 117 for how to play back the copied discs To terminate the connection with the DVD burner Touch EXIT e Disconnect the USB Connection Cable from this unit 113 VQT3Y41 Copying to discs e You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc You can additionally copy only to a DVD RAM e You cannot copy motion pictures together with still pictures or motion pictures in a different picture quality AVCHD picture quality and conventional normal picture quality to the same disc e Frame and MP4 scenes cannot be copied to disc Copy to PC to make a backup 3 125 e For copying a 3D image refer to page 123 x When copying a scene in the built in memory to a disc that includes a scene that was relay recorded the continued scene that is on the SD card will be copied tog
115. ighlight 8 Time frame index 82 Highlight playback 86 Hi speed burst shooting mode 12 Hybrid Ojon es epa eu eee Rm 50 B Pa 25 cheese sere se a eee 62 IFrame ve su eel de wake ore Se See e 8 Image stabilizer function 50 INGICANONS 4 usce sere saak emi 138 ital soting PP 46 Intelligent Auto Mode 39 Intelligent contrast control 56 Intelligent exposure 59 APP rrr 76 BL Repeat playback 83 Language n o unuunu 48 Resume playback 83 LCD monitor suas exa dace 18 153 MS ped ne TII E E Scene mode sess au 6 A A AR E S PI Limited Warranty Canada 168 SD Memory Card 22 2 23 Limited Warranty SD Speed Class Rating 23 USA and Puerto Rico 166 SDHC Memory Card 23 BM SDXC Memory Card a Select operation icons Manual fOCUS soriana aes os Le Manual recording 74 a O AR eue dii aded a Media select 30 eli timer recording eise Media status 47 Shoeadaptor 18 164 Men bcc cao couse aud REL 40 Shooting guide iso eR 68 MF assist 77 Shutter sound uos oce x eS 13 Microphone level 69 dd speed Mind occ 34 is Microphone terminal 17 Ee Lene Mele PS Mode switch 252240655 246 dee eee 26 eu oi ddp DE ERE 38 e aa ide
116. is mode when you are recording yourself or recording with a tripod in Still Picture Recording Mode e Please refer to page 54 for details about the Optical Image Stabilizer Lock VQT3Y41 Advanced Recording c 1080 60p recording This is a recording mode that can record in 1080 60p 1920 x 1080 60 progressive which is the highest picture quality for this unit 1080 60P 1080 60p button To set to 1080 60p recording mode press and hold the button until is displayed e To return to normal recording mode press and hold the button until disappears It is also possible to set from the menu mew RECORD SETUP gt REC MODE 1080 60p e Please refer to page 156 for details about approximate recordable time 51 VQT3Y41 Advanced Recording O You can record using convenient functions just by the easy operation of touching the screen 1 Touch lt left side p right side of Ell on the Touch Menu to display Touch Function icons 27 2 Touch the Touch Function icon e g AF AE tracking e To cancel touch the Touch Function icon again Optical Image Stabilizer Lock is canceled by releasing the finger touching NUI Touch function icons AF AE tracking Optical Image Stabilizer Lock A 2 KO Touch Shutter Shutter omm 1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only Q position when the Touch 2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only Function icon i
117. iscomfort e The minimum focus distance is approx 1 2 m 3 9 feet When recording with the 3D Conversion Lens attached be careful not to shake the unit e Tiredness or discomfort may result if the shake is pronounced due to riding in a vehicle or walking etc e When moving the unit as you record move it slowly e 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 image e Doing may have an adverse affect on such medical conditions If you feel tired uncomfortable or otherwise strange when viewing 3D image stop viewing at once e Continuing to view may cause illness e Please rest appropriately after stopping the viewing 152 VQT3Y41 When viewing 3D image we recommend taking a break every 30 to 60 minutes e Viewing for extended periods may cause eye fatigue Short sighted or far sighted persons those with differences in the sight of their right and left eyes and those with astigmatism are advised to correct their vision by wearing glasses etc Stop viewing if you can clearly see a double image while viewing a 3D image e There are differences in the way that different people experience 3D images Please correct your sight appropriately before viewing 3D image e You can change the 3D setting of your television or 3D output setting of the unit to 2D About the SD card When dispo
118. ish to use and follow the on screen instructions for easy copying What can be done with the HD Writer AE 4 0 Copying data to a PC Copying in Blu ray disc AVCHD format e The scenes recorded in 1080 60p can be copied as 1080 60p Important Notice gt 126 e The scenes recorded in iFrame or the scenes saved as MP4 cannot be copied in Blu ray disc or in AVCHD format Copying in DVD Video format e Converted to conventional standard quality MPEG2 format Editing Editing motion picture data copied on an HDD of a PC Motion picture and still picture e Dividing Trimming Still picture Title Effect Transition BGM Delete partially e Converting the motion picture data to MPEG2 e Converting part of motion picture into still picture Motion picture Online sharing You can upload motion pictures on the Internet and share them with your family and friends Playing back on a PC Motion Play back the motion picture data in high definition picture quality on a PC picture and still picture Formatting discs Motion Depending on the type of disc that you use formatting is necessary picture 125 VQT3Y41 e t is possible to play back still picture on a PC using a image viewer standard to Windows or commercially available image browsing software and copy still pictures to a PC using Windows Explorer e Please refer to page 137 for details about using a Mac Important Notice e When using an SDXC Memory Card check the fol
119. isposed transferred gt 153 e Perform a physical formatting of the built in memory when this unit is to be disposed transferred gt 150 e Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card while formatting Do not expose the unit to vibrations or shock Use this unit to format media Formatting built in memory is only available with this unit Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC The card may not be used on this unit CARD STATUS The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card can be checked e When the mode switch is set to Xl remaining recordable time for the selected recording mode is displayed e ouch EXIT to close the indication e 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 024x 1 024x 1 02421 073 741 824 bytes Therefore the indicated value of the capacity appears to be smaller MEDIA STATUS The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card and built in memory can be checked e Touching CHANGE MEDIA switches the unit between the display for the SD card and the display for the built in memory e When the mode switch is set to vam remaining recordable time for the selected recording mode is displayed e
120. it is recommended that you place a desiccant silica gel in with it When disposing of or giving away this unit note that e Formatting and deletion simply change the file management information and cannot be used to completely erase the data in built in memory of this unit The data can be recovered using commercially available software or the like e We recommend that you physically format the built in memory before disposing of or giving away this unit To physically format the built in memory connect the unit via the AC adaptor select SETUP FORMAT MEDIA gt Built inMemory from the menu and then press and hold the recording start stop button on the screen below for about 3 seconds When the built in memory data deletion screen appears select YES and then follow the on screen instructions Please look after the data in your built in memory carefully Panasonic will not be held responsible in the unlikely case that private data is divulged 150 VQT3Y41 About the battery The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable lithium ion battery It is susceptible to humidity and temperature and the effect increases the more the temperature rises or falls In cold areas the full charge indication may not appear or the low battery indication may appear about 5 minutes after starting use At high temperatures the protection function may be triggered making it impossible to use the unit Be sure to detach
121. it 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 iFrame MP4 format e Only the MP4 640 360 30p created on this unit can be played back e The other products may degrade or not play back motion pictures created on this unit even if the products support MP4 Still picture compatibility e This unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF Design rule for Camera File system established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association e The file formats of still pictures supported by this unit are MPO and JPEG Not all MPO and JPEG formatted files will be played back e This unit may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded or created on other products and other products may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded on this unit 39 VQT3Y41 Basic Using the menu screen e Touch q left side gt right side of FII on the Touch Menu to display fenu gt 27 1 Touch MENU 4 Touch the desired item to enter the setting 5 Touch EXIT to exit the menu setting B About guide display After touching EB touching the submenus and items will cause function descriptions and settings confirmation messages to appear e After the messages have been displayed the guide display is canceled e Next
122. ith the guide PATA e Take a picture of the persons face from the front ensuring that their hair does not hide the outline of their face their eyes or their eyebrows 2 Touch REC or press the button fully Um W amm e Touch ENTER e t may not be possible to register a face depending on the recording conditions In this case try recording the Guide face again 3 Enter the person s name e Touch the text entry icon in the center of the screen and enter the name e After entering the name touch Enter E Q Text entry icon Entering text e The characters can be conveniently input without moving the cursor when the Auto Cursor Position is set to ON 3 46 Icon Description of operation A etc Enters a character YH Moves the cursor to left or right A a Switches between A a alphabet and 4 1 symbols numbers Enter a space Deletes a character Delete Deletes the previous character if the cursor is in an empty space Enter Ends text entry e A maximum of 9 characters can be entered 4 Touch ENTER to end registration e Touch EXIT 64 VQT3Y41 B Changing the information of a registered person 1 Select the menu menu RECORD SETUP gt FACE RECOG gt SET gt EDIT 2 Touch the desired item to enter the setting e Upto 3 face shots can be registered To additionally register or to change delete the registered face shots touch or the f
123. ity of this unit 1080 60p and high definition image 1080 60i It is suitable for viewing on a large format TV or for saving to disc 2 To save the image recorded in 1080 60p it is required to copy to a disc using the supplied software HD Writer AE 4 0 iFrame This is a recording format suitable for viewing and editing on a Mac iMovie 11 Using iMovie 11 iFrame motion pictures can be imported faster than AVCHD motion pictures Also the imported file size of iFrame motion pictures will be smaller than that of AVCHD motion pictures e t is not compatible with motion pictures recorded in AVCHD format B indemnity about recorded content Panasonic 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 including any other non built in memory related component B Handling of built in memory HC V700M This unit is equipped with the built in memory When using this component pay attention to the following points 8 VQT3Y41 Back up data periodically The built in memory is temporary storage In order to avoid erasing data due to static electricity electromagnetic waves breakage and failures back up the data to a PC or DVD disc
124. kit eSF t BEEN RP SDL16GU1K Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card RP SDLO8GU1K Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card RP SDLO4GU1K Class 4 4GB SDHC Memory Card RP SDLO2GU1K Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card RP SDU64GE1K Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card RP SDU32GU1K Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card RP SDU16GU1K Class 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card RP SDU08GU1K Class 10 8 GB SDHC Memory Card RP SDU04GU1K Class 10 4 GB SDHC Memory Card VW BNO1 DVD burner IES ES 3 To use the VW LDC103PP the battery pack VW VBG130 VW VBG260 is required To charge the battery pack VW VBG130 VW VBG260 the AC adaptor VW AD21PP K VW AD20PP K is required NOTE Accessories and or model numbers may vary by country Please consult your local dealer Product numbers correct as of Dec 2011 These may be subject to change 163 VQT3Y41 B Attaching the conversion lens filter kit Attach the wide conversion lens VW W4907H optional ND filter or MC protector of the Filter kit VW LF46N optional in front of the lens e You will not be able to use the flash Set the flash setting to OFF gt 58 Be careful about the following When 2 lens accessories such as the ND filter and wide conversion lens are fitted and the zoom lever is pressed toward the W side the 4 corners of an image will be darkened Vignetting Attaching the lens cap of the Filter Kit VW LF46N optional e When the filter kit VW LF46N optional is used protect the lens surface while t
125. l picture is selected and the Om indication appears on the thumbnail Touch the scene still picture again to cancel the operation e Touch Return to complete the settings e When the Disc Playback is selected while a DVD burner optional is connected scenes still pictures cannot be protected 97 VQT3Y41 Advanced Playback Relay scene combining He v7o0m gt gt You can combine the relayed scene 3 63 in the built in memory and the continued scene in the SD card to be one into the SD card Relay recorded scene Relay scene combining O Built in memory Q SD card Range of Relay Recording e Change the mode to gt and touch the play mode select icon Then select the AVCHD scene 3 37 1 Insert the SD card that was used for Relay Recording 2 Select the menu menu EDIT SCENE gt RELAY SCENE COMBINE 3 When the confirmation message appears touch YES e Scene in the built in memory will be deleted Protected scenes in the built in memory are not deleted 4 Touch EXIT when the relay scene combining complete message is displayed e The thumbnail view of the SD card is indicated e Relay Recording information will be deleted when the relay scenes are combined and Relay Recording will be possible again e When the relayed scenes in the built in memory or SD card are deleted combining of the relayed scenes will not be possible 98 VQT3Y41 To cancel relay information menu
126. lash e Screen display will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time However it will be constantly displayed when the remaining battery time becomes less than 30 minutes e The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you can use for this unit The actual time can vary depending on your actual use e When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies the remaining battery capacity will not be shown 22 VQT3Y41 Preparation Recording to a card The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card or built in memory To record to an SD card read the following This unit an SDXC compatible device is compatible with SD Memory Cards SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards When using an SDHC Memory Card SDXC Memory Card with other equipment check the equipment is compatible with these Memory Cards Cards that you can use with this unit Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating for motion picture recording SD Memory Card 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB SDHC Memory Card 4 GB 6 GB 8 GB 12 GB 16 GB 24 GB 32 GB SDXC Memory Card 48 GB 64 GB SD Speed Class Rating is the speed e g standard regarding continuous writing CLAss
127. le e When using the battery the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds Touch the screen to turn the LCD monitor on e Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables e When this unit is connected to a PC using a USB cable while the unit is turned on power is also supplied from the PC to this unit e When performing reading writing between a PC and an SD card be aware that some SD card slots built into PCs and some SD card readers are not compatible with the SDHC Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card e When using an SDXC Memory Card check the following support site http panasonic net avc sdcard information SDXC html 133 VQT3Y41 B To disconnect USB cable safely Select the To icon in task tray displayed on the PC and then click Eject Panasonic Camcorder e Depending on your PC s settings this icon may not be displayed About the screen indication of the unit e 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 o Do not disconnect the USB cable battery or AC adaptor while the access lamp is on or built in memory access icon AE appears on the unit screen e f the screen does not change when the unit is operated while connected to a PC disconnect the battery and or AC adaptor wait approximately 1 minute reconnect the battery and or AC adaptor wait approximately
128. llumination 1 400 Ix Minimum required illumination Approx 4 Ix 1 30 with Low Light Mode in the Scene Mode Approx 1 Ix with the Color Night Rec function AV multi connector video output level Component video output level Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Q Pb 0 7 Vp p 75 Q Pr 0 7 Vp p 75 Q AV video output level 1 0 Vp p 75 0 NTSC system 159 VQT3Y41 HDMI mini connector video output level HDMI x v Color 1080p 1080i 480p AV multi connector audio output level Line 316 mV 600 0 2 ch HDMI mini connector audio output level AVCHD Dolby Digital Linear PCM iFrame MP4 Linear PCM MIC input 70 dBV Mic sensitivity 50 dB equivalent 0 dB 1 V Pa 1 kHz Stereo mini jack USB Reader function SD card Read only No copyright protection support Built in memory Read only Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 USB terminal Type Mini AB USB host function for DVD burner Battery charging function Charges from USB terminal when the main unit is off Flash Available range Approx 1 0 m to 2 5 m 3 3 feet to 8 2 feet Dimensions 55 mm W x69 mm H x 119 5 mm D 2 165 W x2 717 H x 4 705 D including projecting parts Mass Weight HC V700 Approx 270 g Approx 0 595 Ibs without battery supplied and an SD card optional Approx 271 g Approx 0 597 Ibs without battery supplied Mass Weight in operation HC V700 Approx 314 g Approx 0 692 Ibs with battery supplied and a
129. lowing support site http panasonic net avc sdcard information SDXC html e Do not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with HD Writer AE 4 0 in a device that does not support the AVCHD format In some cases the disc may get stuck in the device The disc will not play back on devices that do not support the AVCHD format e To play back a Blu ray disc to which you have copied scenes recorded in 1080 60p equipment is required that supports AVCHD Progressive e When inserting a disc containing recorded motion pictures into other devices a message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed Do not format the disc since deleted data cannot be restored later e Data cannot be written into the SD card from a PC via this unit s It is impossible to write data to the built in memory on this unit from a PC e Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device cannot be written to the software supplied with this unit To write motion picture data recorded with the Panasonic High Definition Video Camera sold previously use the HD Writer supplied with the unit e When motion picture data is written to and read from the SD card correct operation of the unit cannot be guaranteed if software other than that supplied with the unit is used e Do not start the software supplied with this unit and other software at the same time Close any other software if you start the software supplied with this unit and close the software supplied with
130. m zoom ratio Extra optical zoom cannot be used The maximum zoom magnification is 21x 70 VQT3Y41 B Picture size in Motion Picture Recording Mode e Change the mode to 9 menu PICTURE gt PICTURE SIZE desired setting Picture size Aspect ratio 3200x1800 16 9 1920x1080 e This function s default settings are in Still Picture Recording Mode and in Motion Picture Recording Mode e Please refer to page 157 for details about the number of recordable pictures e The recording will become longer depending on the recording pixels ASPECT RATIO e This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method menu PICTURE gt ASPECT RATIO gt desired setting 4 3 Aspect ratio of 4 3 television 3 2 Aspect ratio of conventional film camera or prints such as L size print 16 9 Aspect ratio of high definition television etc e This function s default setting is 4 3 e When the aspect ratio is set to 4 3 or 3 2 black bands may appear on the left and right of the screen e The edges of still pictures recorded on this unit with a 16 9 aspect ratio may be cut at printing Check the printer or photo studio before printing 71 VQT3Y41 HI SPEED BURST e Recording is done continuously at the rate of 60 still pictures per second Use this function to record an object with fast movement 1 Select the menu ieu PICTURE gt HI S
131. me 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 Inserting removing the battery e Press the power button to turn off the unit 3 25 Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure Removing the battery Be sure to hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off Then remove the battery while supporting the unit to prevent it from dropping Move the battery release lever in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove the battery when unlocked Insert the battery until it clicks and locks 20 VQT3Y41 Charging the battery The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected The primary circuit is always live as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet Important e Use the supplied AC adaptor Do not use the AC adaptor of another device e Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit Also do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit e The battery can also be charged
132. me shown in the table e When copying motion pictures in standard picture quality to a disc the recordable time of Standard XP is approx 1 hour and that of Standard SP is approx 2 hours To copy approx 600 MB still pictures Picture size 61m DVD RAM DVD RW DVD R RW R Approx 10 min to 30 min To copy approx 30 minutes of motion pictures recorded in 1080 60p converted to High Definition Standard Disc type Copy time DVD RAM DVD RW DVD R RW R Approx 30 min to 1h 15 min e Copy time of DVD R DL R DL is approximately 2 to 3 times that of DVD R R e Depending on the following conditions or discs the time it takes for copying may be longer than the above times Wait until the end of copying is displayed When the number of recorded scenes is large When the temperature of the DVD burner has become high e The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner e Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the USB Connection Cable while copying Also do not shake this unit or the DVD burner e t is impossible to stop copying halfway e The order in which the scenes were copied cannot be changed e Data that has been recorded on another device may not be copied e When 2 or more discs are necessary for copying the last scene copied to a disc is automatically divided to fit the space on the disc e Copying may complete with more or less than the number of di
133. mely bright object or record under indoor lighting color and screen brightness may change or a horizontal line may appear on the screen In this case record in the Intelligent Auto Mode or set the shutter speed to 1 60 in areas where the power supply frequency is 60 Hz or 1 100 in areas of 50 Hz e Brightness of the image displayed on the LCD monitor may be different from brightness of the image actually recorded during the still picture recording mode Confirm the image on the playback screen after recording Manual iris gain adjustment e f the gain value is increased the noise on the screen increases e Depending on the zoom magnification there are iris values that are not displayed 76 VQT3Y41 Manual Focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions then use Manual Focus e Press the iA MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode 3 74 1 When MF assist function is used Select the menu wey RECORD SETUP gt MF ASSIST gt ON e Touch EN to display the Manual icon 2 Touch FOCUS 3 Touch MF to change to Manual Focus e MF appears on the screen 4 Adjust the focus by touching uu MF Ju To focus on a close subject MF To focus on a faraway subject The in focus area is displayed in blue The normal O Part displayed in blue screen returns approximately 2 seconds after you finish bringing the subject into focus e Touch FOCUS to end the adjustment e When MF ASSIST is OFF
134. n SD card optional Approx 313 g Approx 0 690 Ibs with battery supplied Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Operating humidity 10 RH to 80 RH Battery operation time See page 22 AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source AC 100 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz V8K0780 AC 110 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz VSK0781 Power consumption 12W DC output DC 5 0 V 1 6A Dimensions 49 mm W x24 mm H x79 mm D 1 93 W x0 94 H x3 11 D Mass Weight Approx 91 g Approx 0 20 lbs B 3D Conversion Lens optional Lens F2 4 f 2 1 47 mm 35 mm equivalent 34 mm Minimum recording distance Approx 1 2 m 3 9 feet Minimum required illumination Approx 18 Ix 1 30 with Low Light Mode in the Scene Mode 161 VQT3Y41 Others Optional accessories Accessory No i Description VW BC10PP y Battery charger VW VBK180 1 Rechargeable Lithium lon Battery N Pack VW VBK360 1 Rechargeable Lithium lon Battery Pack RP CDHM15 HDMI mini cable RP CDHM30 VW CLT2 2 3D Conversion Lens q Step up ring VW W4907H 2 Wide conversion lens VW LF46N 2 Filter kit 1 Please refer to page 22 concerning the battery charging time and available recording time 2 Set to the flash setting to amp OFF 162 VQT3Y41 Accessory No Figure Description VW LDC103PP 3 p Video DC Light VZ LL10PP Light bulb for video DC light VW SK12PP P Shoe adaptor VW ACK180PP Accessory
135. n the selected date will be deleted e Protected scenes still pictures cannot be deleted 3 When MULTI is selected in Step 2 Touch the scene still picture to be deleted e When touched the scene still picture is selected and the if indication appears on the thumbnail Touch the scene still picture again to cancel the operation e Up to 99 scenes can be selected to be deleted When SINGLE is selected in Step 2 Touch the scene still picture to be deleted e Touched scene or still picture is deleted Z When MULTI is selected in Step 2 Touch Delete e To continuously delete other scenes still pictures repeat Steps 3 4 93 VQT3Y41 When you stop deleting halfway Touch CANCEL while deleting e The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is canceled cannot be restored To complete editing Touch Return e You can also delete scenes by touching We selecting EDIT SCENE gt DELETE gt ALL SCENES MULTI or SINGLE e You can also delete still pictures by touching Meno gt selecting PICT SETUP gt DELETE ALL SCENES MULTI or SINGLE e During Highlight Playback or Disc Playback when connected to a DVD burner optional scenes still pictures cannot be deleted e Scenes that cannot be played back the thumbnails are displayed as tb cannot be deleted e n case of ALL SCENES the deletion may take time if there are many scenes or still pictures
136. ndiente Q3 e Oriente el lado de la etiqueta 9 en la direcci n mostrada en la ilustraci n e introd zcalo hasta el fondo e Presione el centro de la tarjeta SD luego s quela recta 2 Cierre de forma segura la tapa de la tarjeta SD e Ci rrelo firmemente hasta que haga clic B Encender apagar el dispositivo MW Selecci n del modo Utilice el selector de modo para cambiar el modoa mm Do gt Encender y apagar el dispositivo con el boton de alimentacion Abra el monitor LCD y presione el boton de alimentaci n para encender la unidad 0 Elindicador de estado se ilumina e Para apagar la unidad mantenga pulsado el bot n de alimentaci n hasta que el indicador de estado se apague Encendido y apagado del monitor LCD El dispositivo se enciende al abrir el monitor LCD y se apaga al cerrarlo Para encender el dispositivo GO El indicador de estado se ilumina Para apagar el dispositivo Elindicador de estado se apaga Modo de grabaci n de pel culas 3 31 Modo de grabaci n de fotograf as 33 Modo de reproducci n B C mo usar la pantalla t ctil Puede actuar directamente tocando el monitor LCD pantalla t ctil con el dedo Toque Toque y suelte la pantalla t ctil para seleccionar el icono o la imagen Deslice mientras toca Mueva el dedo mientras pulsa la pantalla t ctil 173 VQT3Y41 Men t ctil Toque EN
137. ned due to the deterioration of the data writing speed or repeated recording and deletion Using the unit format the SD card or built in memory 3 46 47 If AGS is ON record in the normal horizontal position or set AGS to OFF 3 67 Switch to Intelligent Auto Mode If you are trying to record a scene which is hard to bring into focus in Auto Focus Mode use the Manual Focus Mode to adjust the focus 3 36 77 In a place with multiple light sources such as a gymnasium or a hall set the White Balance setting to amp Indoor mode 2 If you cannot record clearly with the amp Indoor mode 2 set it to Y Manual adjustment mode 3 75 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 In Motion Picture Recording Mode record in Intelligent Auto Mode or set the shutter speed to 1 60 in areas where the power supply frequency is 60 Hz or 1 100 in areas of 50 Hz In Still Picture Recording Mode this will not affect the recorded image Playback Scenes still pictures e Any scenes still pictures where the thumbnails are cannot be played back displayed as Y cannot be played back Scenes cannot be deleted e Release the protect setting gt 97 e Any scenes still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed as Y cannot be deleted If th
138. ng and stopping of recording and unit on off can be confirmed with this sound d Volume low rj Volume high 2 Beeps for 4 times When an error occurs Check the sentence displayed on the screen 3 141 SELECT OPERATION ICONS You can change the operation icons to display in the Touch Menu Register 3 favorite operation icons e The default settings are Fade PRE REC and D Video Light for Motion Picture Recording Mode and 5 Built in flash X Self timer and Backlight Compensation for Still Picture Recording Mode 1 Touch SELECT OPERATION ICONS 2 Touch the operation icon you would like to change to cancel the setting 3 Touch the operation icon to be set e Name of the function is displayed by touching and holding on the operation icon e To cancel touch the operation icon again 4 Touch ENTER e For details about the function of each operation icon refer to page 55 44 VQT3Y41 POWER LCD 64161600 This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors e hese settings will not affect the images actually recorded 21 Makes even brighter E43 Makes brighter 03 Normal 1 Makes less bright 4 Automatic adjustment It is not displayed in the Manual Mode or in the Playback Mode e When the AC adaptor is in use the LCD monitor is set to ES automatically e Recordable time with the battery is shortened when the LCD is made brighter LCD SET It
139. ng conditions When the Intelligent Auto Mode Portrait is used When AF AE tracking is used When the Extra Optical Zoom is used When the unit determines that the AF assist lamp is necessary Recording still pictures in Motion Picture Recording Mode You can record still pictures even in Motion Picture Recording Mode C Change the mode to E Press the button fully press to the bottom to take the picture e t is possible to record still pictures while recording motion pictures ri Simultaneous recording e e Remaining number of recordable pictures is displayed while still pictures are being recorded Oo e Built in flash Red eye Reduction self timer 3 58 do not work e While recording motion pictures or during the PRE REC operation image quality is different from ordinary still pictures so that motion picture recording takes preference over still picture recording e f simultaneous recording is used while recording a motion picture the recordable time remaining will shorten If the unit is turned off or the mode switch operated the recordable time remaining may lengthen 34 VQT3Y41 Basic Intelligent Auto Mode The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record Intelligent auto Manual button Press this button to switch Intelligent Auto Mode Manual Mode e Please refer to page 74 for details about Manual Mode Effect are
140. ng for Microphone input level microphone input level 3 Touch ENTER to set the microphone input level and then touch EXIT e j 088888 Microphone input level meter appears on the screen e When ZOOM MIC is ON the volume will be different depending on the zoom rate e The microphone input level meter shows the larger of the inputs from the 2 built in microphones e You cannot record with the audio completely muted 69 VQT3Y41 PICTURE ADJUST oO Adjust the quality of the image while recording Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image e This setting is retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode e Switch to Manual Mode gt 74 1 Select the menu menu RECORD SETUP gt PICTURE ADJUST 2 Touch the desired setting items SHARPNESS Sharpness of the edge COLOR Depth of the color of the image EXPOSURE Brightness of the image WB ADJUST Picture color balance 3 Touch EJ Y to adjust settings 4 Touch ENTER e Touch EXIT to complete the settings e 0 appears on the screen PICTURE SIZE Ss a The higher the number of pixels the higher the clarity of the picture when printing MENU PICTURE gt PICTURE SIZE desired setting e The number of recording pixels that can be set changes depending on selected screen aspect ratio 3 71 B Picture size and Maximu
141. ng period of time with doors and windows closed Charging and recording time B Charging Recording time e Temperature 25 C 77 F humidity 6096RH e Charging times in parentheses are when charging from the USB terminal Battery model number Charging Recording Voltage Capacity time mode minimum Maximum Actual continuous recordable recordable time time 1080 60p 1 h 15 min Supplied battery VW VBK180 optional s i ie i S 1 h 20 min 3 6 V 1790 mAh i 1080 60p 2 h 40 min 1 h 20 min HA HG E VW VBK360 optional 4 h 20 min ae 2 h 50 min 1h25 min 3 6 V 3580 mAh 10 h 40 min HE 2 h 50 min 1 h 30 min e These times are approximations e The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as high low temperature e Recordable time of 3D recording mode is the same During 3D recording mode 1080 60p and iFrame recording mode cannot be used e The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting stopping recording turning the unit on off moving the zoom lever etc e The batteries heat up after use or charging This is not a malfunction Battery capacity indication e The display changes as the battery capacity reduces qur mun uq gt 2 If there is less than 3 minutes remaining then 1 will become red If the battery discharges then i will f
142. nge the mode of the unit or turn off the unit while it is connected to a Blu ray disc recorder or DVD recorder Disconnect the USB cable before performing either of these operations e f the battery runs down during dubbing a message will appear Operate the Blu ray disc recorder to cancel the dubbing 121 VQT3Y41 Dubbing in standard picture quality ee v B Dubbing using equipment without an SD card slot or a USB terminal or using a video device You can dub by connecting an AV multi cable e Images are dubbed in standard quality e Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down Change the video input on the video device and TV that this unit is connected to e The channel set will differ depending on the terminal to which the unit is connected e See the operating instructions of the video device for details e Insert the plugs as far as they will go e Do not use any other AV multi cables except the supplied one 9 AV multi cable supplied e Change the mode to gt Connect this unit to a video device and start playback on this unit 2 Start recording on the connected device e To stop recording dubbing stop playback on this unit after stopping recording on the recorder e f the date and time display and function indication are not wanted cancel them before dubbing gt 42 102 e For setting when connecting the AV multi cable refer to page
143. not be imported to a Mac For users who have it cannot acquire the scenes recorded in 1080 60p Record in normal recording mode when importing to Mac For users who have ex convert the scene with 1080 60p 38 1080 60 before importing gt 109 B Operating environment Mac OS X 10 7 2 Intel Core 2 Duo or better O USB port ther Mouse or equivalent pointing device requirements e Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner s manual are fulfilled some PCs cannot be used e The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS e Supplied CD ROM is available for Windows only B Copying still pictures on PC 1 Connectthis unit to a PC via the supplied USB cable e The USB function selection screen will appear 2 Touch PC on the screen of this unit e This unit is automatically recognized as an external drive of Mac e When you select an option other than PC reconnect the USB cable e 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 e For users who have Ie SN CAM SD and CAM MEM are displayed on the desktop e Files are stored in 100CDPFQ or 102CDPFR folder etc in the DCIM folder 4 Using a drag and drop operation move the pictures you want to acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the PC B To disconnect
144. ns T side Close up recording zoom in W side Wide angle recording zoom out GA Zoom bar e Maximum zoom ratio for recording motion pictures can be set with ZOOM MODE 3 62 e You can also perform zoom operation by simply touching the LCD monitor Touch Zoom 52 B About the Zoom bar Zoom bar is displayed during the zoom operation Wok T Q Optical Zoom Motion Picture Recording Mode i Zoom Digital zoom blue o O Still Picture Recording Mode Extra Optical Zoom blue B About the zoom speed The zoom speed will be faster in the order of zoom lever zoom button icon and then touch zoom e The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved e The zoom operation using the zoom button icons or touch zoom will be performed at a constant speed respectively Zoom ratio during the still picture recording mode e The zoom ratio can be expanded up to 50x without degrading the picture quality for the still picture recording mode Extra Optical Zoom e Extra optical zoom ratio varies depending on the setting of PICTURE SIZE and ASPECT RATIO 3 70 71 e f you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation the operation sound may be recorded When returning the zoom lever to the original position move it quietly e When the zoom magnification is at its maximum the subjects are focused at about 1 5 m 4 9 feet or more e When the zoom magnification is 1x
145. ode Function that can be used for the playback mode motion pictures only m Function that can be used for the playback mode still pictures only C e Scene s recorded in 1080 60p 1080 60i or side by side SbS 3D AVCHD scene s e Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow for example gt 00 This owner s manual is designed for use with models and HR Pictures may be slightly different from the original e The illustrations used in this owner s manual show model HC V700 however parts of the explanation refer to different models e Depending on the model some functions are not available e Features may vary so please read carefully e Not all models may be available depending on the region of purchase 9 VQT3Y41 Contents ACCOSSOMOS mcr mete 12 QUICK GUIA E sionista 13 Preparation Names and Functions of Main Passa 17 Power supply ttes 20 Inserting removing the battery 20 Charging the battery 21 Charging and recording time 22 Recording to a card e 23 Cards that you can use with this unit oco Soros meci nnd uita ibd nea 23 Inserting removing an SD card 24 Turning the unit on off 25 Selecting a mode cinc 26 How to use the touch screen 26 About the Touch Menu 27 Setting date and time 28 Basic Befor
146. of consumer controls improper maintenance improper batteries power line surge lightning damage modification introduction of sand humidity or liquids commercial use such as hotel office restaurant or other business or rental use of the product or service by anyone other than an Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty Rechargeable batteries are warranted for ninety 90 days from date of original purchase THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY As examples this warranty excludes damages for lost time travel to and from the Authorized Servicer loss of or damage to media or images data or other memory or recorded content This list of items is not exhaustive but for illustration only In certain instances some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or the exclusion of implied warranties so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary depending on
147. ograms on the PC to copy move or rename files and folders recorded with this unit will result in them being unusable with HD Writer AE 4 0 It is impossible to write data to the built in memory or SD card on this unit from a PC Example folder structure of an SD card x CAM SD 100CDPFQ 9 101UCPBH 102CDPFR 9 108CDPFS O0 PRIVATE AVCHD AVCHDTN O BDMV PANA EXT Q HC V700M Example folder structure of built in memory CAM MEM DCIM 100CDPFQ 0 101UCPBH 0 102CDPFR 9 108CDPFS 9 AVCHD AVCHDTN BDMV PANA EXT Q The following data will be recorded OQ MPO JPEG format still pictures up to 999 still pictures can be recorded S1000001 MPO S1000001 JPG etc iFrame MP4 format motion picture files S1000001 MPA etc JPEG format still pictures recorded in Hi Speed Burst Shooting Mode MPO JPEG format still pictures created from the motion picture The motion picture thumbnails AVCHD format motion picture files 00000 MTS etc For management E OO O O Copying your still pictures to your PC Card reader function mass storage Still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to the PC with Explorer or other programs 1 Double click the folder that contains the still pictures DCIM 100CDPFQ etc 2 Dragand drop the still pictures onto the destination f
148. older on the PC s HDD e Do not delete the SD card s folders Doing so may make the SD card unusable in this unit e When data not supported by this unit has been recorded on a PC it will not be recognized by this unit e Always use this unit to format SD cards 135 VQT3Y41 With a PC Starting HD Writer AE 4 0 e To use the software log on as an Administrator or as user name for standard user account only for Windows 7 Windows Vista The software cannot be used with the user name for a guest account On the PC Select Start gt All Programs gt Panasonic HD Writer AE 4 0 gt HD Writer AE J Panasonic J HD Writer AE 4 0 J Devices and Printers E Operating Instructions Read this before starting Default Programs Help and Support Back Shut down gt e For details on how to use the software applications read the PDF operating instructions of the software Reading the operating instructions of the software applications e You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 0 or later or Adobe Reader 7 0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions Select Start All Programs Panasonic HD Writer AE 4 0 Operating Instructions 136 VQT3Y41 With a PC e HD Writer AE 4 0 is not available for Mac e iMovie 11 supported For details about iMovie 11 please contact Apple Inc e iMovie 11 is not compatible with 1080 60p 1080 60p scenes can
149. oll lever 3 when no operation is performed for approximately 5 seconds e To display the next previous page Slide the thumbnail display upward downward while touching it Touch A up y down of the thumbnail scroll lever 5 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon a F x T TS 4 P et A Y E a Operation icon e Operation icons and screen display will disappear when no touch operation is performed for a specific period of time To display them again touch the screen Motion picture playback 1I Playback Pause 4 Rewind playback P Fast forward playback B Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails Still picture playback 1H Slide show playback of the still pictures in numerical order start pause lt i Plays back the previous picture NI Plays back the next picture D Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 Shoe adaptor release lever SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE 3 164 Intelligent auto Manual button A MANUAL 3 35 74 Optical image stabilizer button WW O I S gt 50 USB terminal 3 113 120 133 1080 60p button 1080 60p gt 51 Power button 05 1 3 25 Battery release lever BATT 3 20 HDMI mini connector HDMI aaa 0 2 100 104 9 AV multi connector AV MULTI 3 100 122 e Use the AV multi cable only the supplied
150. onnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any Way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Precautions USE amp LOCATION A WARNING e TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD Your camera and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture Do not connect the power supply or operate your camera if it gets wet Your camera has been designed for outdoor use however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water rain sleet snow sand dust or a direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your camera Do not attempt to disassemble this unit There are no user serviceable parts inside Unplug your camera from the power supply before cleaning AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD A CAUTION e DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS e DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMERA TO EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE Such as in direct sunlight inside a closed car next to a heater etc This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your camera e AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place moisture may form on th
151. operating instructions of your recorder e Note that the equipment described may not be available in certain countries and regions About dubbing of scenes recorded in 1080 60p The scenes recorded in 1080 60p recording mode can only be dubbed to a Blu ray disc using the AVCHD Progressive compatible devices The scenes recorded in 1080 60p recording mode are not displayed when connected to the product that is not compatible with AVCHD Progressive B To dub using equipment with an SD card slot You can dub by directly inserting an SD card o eae To copy scenes or still pictures from the built in memory to an SD card see page 109 B To dub using equipment with a USB terminal You can dub by connecting a USB cable e Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down e Turn on the unit This function is available in all modes USB cable supplied e Insert the plugs as far as they will go 1 Connect the unit to the Blu ray disc recorder or high definition AVCHD compatible DVD recorder e The USB function selection screen will appear on the screen of the unit 120 VQT3Y41 2 Touch RECORDER on the screen of this unit e When you select an option other than RECORDER 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
152. ouch EXIT to close the indication 47 VQT3Y41 e The SD card or built in memory requires some space to store information and manage system files so the actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value The usable SD card built in memory 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 024x1 024x1 024 1 073 741 824 bytes Therefore the indicated value of the capacity appears to be smaller DEMO MODE ON OFF This item is used to start the unit demonstration Only when the mode is at the wg or position If DEMO MODE is switched to ON and you touch EXIT when there is no SD card inserted and while this unit is connected to the AC adaptor the demonstration automatically starts If any operation takes place the demonstration is canceled However if no operations take place for approx 10 minutes the demonstration automatically starts again To stop the demonstration set DEMO MODE to OFF or insert an SD card 0 1 S DEMO This item is used to start the Optical Image Stabilizer demo Only when the mode is at the w position Touch O I S DEMO the demonstration automatically starts When you touch EXIT the demonstration will be canceled LANGUAGE You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen 48 VQT3Y41 Advanced Recording O Using the zoom mla Zoom lever Zoom button ico
153. owards Increases the volume W T Towards Decreases the volume e Sound will be heard only during normal playback 38 VQT3Y41 e f pause play is continued for approx 5 minutes the screen returns to the thumbnails e The elapsed time for playback indication will be reset to Oh00m0OO0s each scene e When played back with ALL AVCHD selected the screen may become black momentarily at the time the scene switches Motion picture compatibility e This unit is based on AVCHD Progressive AVCHD format MPEG 4 AVC file format AVCHD Progressive format e Video signal for the AVCHD Progressive that can be played back with this unit is 1920x 1080 60p e This 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 format e Video signals for the AVCHD that can be played back with this unit are 1920x 1080 60i 1920 x 1080 24p and 1440x 1080 60i e This 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 iFrame format e Video signals for the iFrame that can be played back with this unit are 960 540 30p e Motion pictures recorded in AVCHD and iFrame are not compatible with each other e This un
154. p on the built in memory to 1080 60i and copy to the SD card e When there are relay recorded scenes in the built in memory a message appears on the screen Touch YES and copy after combining relay recorded scenes to the SD card 3 98 3 Touch desired items following the screen display e lt will return to the previous step by touching EJ e When SELECT SCENES is selected When touched the scene still picture is selected and the indication appears on the thumbnail Touch the scene still picture again to cancel the operation e When SELECT DATE is selected When touched the date is selected and surrounded by red Touch the date again to cancel the operation e Up to 99 scenes still pictures or 99 dates can be set in succession e f 2 or more SD cards are necessary to copy change the card following the instructions on the screen 4 Touch EXIT when the copy complete message is displayed e The thumbnail view of the copy destination is indicated When you stop copying halfway Touch CANCEL while copying 110 VQT3Y41 Approximate time for copying When copying a recorded motion picture of full 4 GB size Approx 5 minutes to 15 minutes When performing 1080 60p if 080 50 on a recorded 1080 60p motion picture of full 4 GB size Approx 20 minutes to 30 minutes When performing avo ME B vr on a recorded AVCHD HA motion picture of full 4 GB size Approx 30 minutes to 40 minutes To copy approx 60
155. prox 0 5 second period off for approx 0 25 second on for approx 0 25 second e The battery is not charged Remove the battery from the unit and try charging again e Check that the terminals of the unit or battery are not dirty or covered with a foreign object and connect the battery correctly once again If a foreign object or dirt is present turn off the unit before removing e The battery or environment is at an extremely high or low temperature Wait until the temperature has returned to an appropriate level and try charging again If you are still unable to charge there may be a fault in the unit battery or AC adaptor Off e Charging has finished e f the status indicator stays off despite the charging being unfinished there may be a fault in the unit battery or AC adaptor Refer to page 150 for details on the battery 151 VQT3Y41 About 3D About 3D recording Attach the 3D Conversion Lens securely It must not be used with an insecure attachment Do not use the 3D Conversion Lens without adjusting it first e t will not be possible to record 3D image correctly and this may lead to tiredness or discomfort e When you re attach the 3D Conversion Lens after removing it we recommend making the adjustments again With the 3D Conversion Lens attached do not record a subject at less than the minimum focus distance e The 3D effects may be more pronounced and therefore cause tiredness or d
156. ptors in Control Panel 2 Click Yes e Operate following the instruction on the screen e f the country or region cannot be selected select NTSC Area The PC must be rebooted for the application to work B Uninstalling HD Writer AE 4 0 Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require 1 Select Start gt Control Panel gt Uninstall a program 2 Select HD Writer AE 4 0 then click Uninstall e Proceed with the uninstallation by following the on screen instructions e After uninstalling the software be sure to reboot the PC 132 VQT3Y41 With a PC Connecting to a PC e Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed e Remove the supplied CD ROM from your PC USB cable supplied e Insert the plugs as far as they will go 1 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor e Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down e Connect with the AC adaptor when using the Conversion Assist Function 2 Turn on the unit e his function is available in all modes 3 Connect this unit to a PC e The USB function selection screen will appear 4 Touch PC on the screen of this unit e The Smart Wizard Screen is automatically displayed when HD Writer AE 4 0 is installed e This unit is automatically recognized as an external drive of the PC 3 135 e When you select an option other than PC reconnect the USB cab
157. r larger it may damage this unit 24 SD card cover 3 24 25 Access lamp ACCESS 2 24 26 Card slot gt 24 27 Photoshot button BY 33 28 Zoom lever W T In Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode gt 49 Thumbnail display switch 8 Q y Volume lever VOL In Playback Mode 2 38 29 Mode switch gt 26 30 Grip belt Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand Flip the belt Adjust the length Replace the belt DC input terminal DC IN 3 21 e Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one 006 19 VQT3Y41 Preparation Power supply B About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is VW VBK180 VW VBK360 e The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely The dedicated battery VW VBK180 VW VBK360 supports this function The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets So
158. r playing back your pictures http panasonic net e lt may not be possible to play back scenes on the TV depending on the recording mode e For details on how to play back please read the operating instructions for the TV 102 VQT3Y41 Connecting with a HDMI mini cable Select the desired method of HDMI output men SETUP gt HDMI RESOLUTION gt AUTO 1080p 1080i 480p e AUTO determines the output resolution automatically based on information from the connected TV If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is AUTO switch to the method 1080p 1080i or 480p which enables the images to be displayed on your TV Please read the operating instructions for the TV e Image will not display on TV for a few seconds in the following cases When the 1080 60p recording mode is turned on off during Motion Picture Recording Mode When you touch the play mode select icon to select 1080 60p and then touch ENTER during Playback Mode When the play mode selection is set to in the Playback Mode and it is switched between the 3D still picture and the 2D still picture When the 1080 60p 1080 60i or side by side scenes are switched Connecting with the AV multi cable Select the desired setting of AV multi connector output menu SETUP gt AV MULTI gt desired setting COMPONENT When connecting to the component terminal AV OUT When connecting to the vi
159. re 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 bit or more recommended Desktop resolution of 1024x768 pixels or more 1920x1080 pixels or more recommended Windows 7 Windows Vista DirectX 9 0c compatible video card DirectX 10 recommended Windows XP DirectX 9 0c compatible video card Compatible with DirectDraw overlay PCI Express x16 compatible recommended Video memory of 256 MB or more recommended 129 VQT3Y41 Free hard disk Ultra DMA 100 or more drive space 450 MB or more for installing the software e When writing to a DVD Blu ray disc SD more than double the amount of free space as the disc being created is necessary Soud DirectSound Support Interface USB port Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 Other Mouse or equivalent pointing device requirements Internet connection B When using the 3D watching functions NI Windows 7 32 bit 64 bit Home Premium Professional Ultimate or SP1 CPU Intel Core 2 Quad 2 8 GHz or higher is recommended Display 3D VISION Ready Display Graphics Card 3D VISION Compatible NVIDIA Graphics Card 3D glasses NVIDIA 3D VISION Kit Make sure that you are using the latest version of the video card driver e Supplied CD ROM is available for Windows only e Input is not supported in languages other than English German French Simplified Chinese and Russian e Operation cannot be guaranteed
160. recorded next to 0001 e Folder number is updated and file number will start from 0001 3 135 e To reset the folder number format the SD card and built in memory and then perform NUMBER RESET e 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 DVD disc etc gt 112 125 FORMAT CARD 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 DVD disc etc 3 112 125 e When formatting is complete touch EXIT to exit the message screen e Perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be disposed transferred 3 153 e Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card while formatting Do not expose the unit to vibrations or shock Use this unit to format media Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC The card may not be used on this unit 46 VQT3Y41 FORMAT MEDIA 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 DVD disc etc 3 112 125 1 Touch FORMAT MEDIA 2 Touch SD CARD or Built inMemory e When formatting is complete touch EXIT to exit the message screen e Perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be d
161. rked with from the list of dates Using HD Writer AE 4 0 e Please refer to page 125 for details about copying with HD Writer AE 4 0 When you use HD Writer AE 4 0 to handle scenes recorded in 3D the following operations are possible Copying data to a PC Scenes recorded in 3D will be copied unaltered as 3D image Copying in Blu ray disc AVCHD format Scenes recorded in 3D will be copied unaltered as 3D image Copying in DVD Video format Scenes recorded in 3D will be converted to 2D image when copied Editing Online sharing Convert the scenes recorded in 3D to 2D image when uploading Playing back on a PC Using a Mac e Scenes recorded in 3D are not supported by iMovie 11 124 VQT3Y41 With a PC What you can do with a PC HD Writer AE 4 0 You can copy the motion still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu ray discs DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer AE 4 0 the software installed in the supplied CD ROM Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer AE 4 0 PDF file for details on how to use it B Smart Wizard The Smart Wizard Screen is automatically displayed when you connect this unit to a PC with HD Writer AE 4 0 installed 3 133 Copy to PC You can copy motion still picture data to the HDD of PCs Copy to disc You can copy to disc in high definition picture quality or conventional standard picture quality MPEG2 format e Select the function you w
162. roduction of sand humidity or liquids commercial use such as hotel office restaurant or other business or rental use of the product or service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God 166 VQT3Y41 THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY As examples this excludes damages for lost time travel to and from the servicer loss of or damage to media or images data or other memory or recorded content The items listed are not exclusive but for illustration only ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period you may contact your dealer or Service Center If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction then write to the warrantors Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor PARTS
163. rs Messages Major confirmation error messages to be indicated on the screen in text Gea only PERIODICALLY MAKE BACK UP OF DATA IN BUILT IN MEMORY We recommend backing up important recorded motion pictures and still pictures periodically to a PC DVD disc etc to protect it gt 112 125 This message does not indicate that there is a problem with this unit CHECK CARD This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognized by the unit If this message appears even though motion pictures and still pictures are recorded on an SD card the card may be unstable Reinsert the SD card then turn the unit off and then on again THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED e Use a battery that is compatible with this unit 3 20 If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit remove the battery and then insert it again If the message appears even after repeating this several times this unit needs repair Detach the power and contact consumer support 3 167 168 169 Do not attempt to repair it by yourself e You are attempting to connect an AC adaptor not compatible with this unit Use the supplied AC adaptor 3 21 PLEASE CHECK EXTERNAL DRIVE OR DISC A disc that cannot be used when connecting the unit to the DVD burner has been inserted or the DVD burner is not recognized properly Connect the USB Connection Cable again and insert a disc to copy the data 3 112 141 VQT3Y41 About recovery If faulty m
164. s is because the unit is using MOS for the image sensor This is not a malfunction White round spots like If you take a picture with soap bubbles appear on the flash in a dark place or the recorded picture indoors white round spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting of particles of dust in the air This is not a malfunction A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots and their position differ in every picture Power This unit cannot be e Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently turned on charged 3 21 e n cold places the battery using time becomes shorter This unit does not stay e The battery has a limited life If the operating time is still on long enough too short even after the battery is fully charged the battery has worn out and needs to be replaced Battery runs down quickly This unit is turned off e f the unit turns off when you turn off the power to the TV automatically using the TV remote control the VIERA Link is at work If you are not using the VIERA Link set VIERA Link to OFF gt 104 e When this unit is connected to a DVD burner to copy or play back images a disc is being accessed the unit turns off automatically if the USB Connection Cable is removed 143 VQT3Y41 Power This unit cannot be e Remove the battery or AC adaptor wait about 1 minute operated though it is and then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor Then turned on about
165. s recorded Standard XP SP Images are converted into the original standard picture quality and then copied e Since XP has a higher picture quality compared to SP the data capacity becomes large so that you may need more discs for copying than SP 114 VQT3Y41 Before you delete the data on the media after copying is complete be sure to play back the discs to check that they have been copied to correctly 3 117 Important Notice e When connecting an optional DVD burner and this unit for copying a disc do not insert a disc with recorded motion pictures in high definition picture quality into devices that do not support the AVCHD format In some cases the disc may get stuck in the device The disc will not play back on devices that do not support the AVCHD format e When inserting a disc containing recorded motion still pictures into other devices a message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed Do not format the disc since deleted data cannot be restored later 115 VQT3Y41 Approximate time for copying to a disc To copy motion pictures to the full capacity of a disc Copy time Disc type E Standard XP Standard SP Approx is 50 min to 1 h 20 min DVD RW Approx Approx Approx RW 35 min to 1 h 15 min 1 hto 1 h 30 min 2hto3h Ev 2 Approx ENVIAR 15 min to 45 min Even if the data capacity to be copied is small the time it takes for copying may be about the same as the ti
166. s set cO M Touch Zoom O Zoom operation can be performed by touching on the touch zoom bar e Touch zoom function is useful for making fine adjustments to the zoom magnification 1 Touch h e Touch zoom bar appears 2 Touch and hold the touch zoom bar e t will zoom to the touched position e t will zoom in when T side is touched and zoom out when W side is touched e t is also possible to perform zoom operation by touching and sliding the touch zoom bar toward the T side or the W side Q Touch zoom bar Q Zoom magnification position e Please refer to page 49 for details about the zoom speed 52 VQT3Y41 qp AF AE tracking a O It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves Dynamic tracking 1 Touch We e When FACE RECOG 3 63 is ON and a registered face is detected the target is automatically locked 2 Touch the object and lock the target e When you touch the head of the object the target frame on the head gets locked and tracking starts e Touch the object to be changed again when you want to change the target e When the Intelligent Auto Mode is selected the setting becomes ff Normal and touched object is tracked Selection becomes EJ Portrait when target frame is locked on a face It may turn to EE Normal even if the target is locked on the face wh
167. sation When condensation forms on the unit the lens will cloud up and the unit may not work properly Make every effort to ensure that condensation does not form If it does form take the actions described below Causes of condensation Condensation takes place when the ambient temperature or humidity is changed as follows e When this unit is brought inside from the cold e g a ski slope to a warm room e When this unit is moved from an air conditioned car to outside e When a cold room has been warmed up quickly e When cool wind from an air conditioner is directly blown onto this unit e After rain showers e When this unit is in a very humid place where the air is thick with steam e g a heated swimming pool Helpful hint If for example you have used this unit for recording on a ski slope and are taking it into a heated room place the unit inside a plastic bag remove as much of the air from inside the bag as possible then seal the bag Leave the unit for about an hour in the room so the temperature of the unit is close to the ambient temperature of the room then use it Others About copyright B Carefully observe copyright laws Whatever you have recorded and created can be used for your personal entertainment only Under copyright laws other materials cannot be used without obtaining permission from the holders of the copyrights B Licenses e SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC e AVC
168. scs displayed when dividing of scenes was performed automatically etc e For discs being copied using Standard XP Standard SP you cannot select Highlight Playback and HIGHLIGHT or FACE of Highlight amp Time Frame Index e The remaining copy time displayed while copying is the approximate time for a single disc 116 VQT3Y41 Playing back the copied disc e Only discs that have been copied by connecting this unit to the DVD burner or created with HD Writer AE 4 0 can be played back O USB Connection Cable supplied with DVD burner 1 Connectthis unit to the DVD burner to prepare for playback 3 112 e When playing back on a TV connect this unit to the TV 3 100 2 Touch the scene or still picture to be played back and then play it back e The playback operation is performed the same as when playing back motion pictures or still pictures gt 37 81 e It will return to Step 5 on page 113 when MM is selected in the thumbnail screen e lt is also possible to switch the media to play back by touching the play mode select icon When the DVD burner is connected the disc icon can be selected from the displayed media types The still picture or the motion picture can be selected on the same screen Managing the copied disc e Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch PLAY DISC 3 113 B Formatting discs This is for initializing DVD RAM DVD RW and RW discs Please be aware
169. se toca el elemento de la imagen en movimiento ig 1080 60 sos 30 A e se visualiza en las escenas 1080 60p y se visualiza en las escenas de lado a lado cuando se toca ALL AVCHD 4 Toque la escena o la fotograf a que desea reproducir e Cambiar a la visualizaci n de pantalla W y a la palanca de desplazamiento en miniatura 3 cuando no se realice ninguna operaci n durante aproximadamente 5 segundos e Para visualizar la siguiente anterior p gina Deslice la vista en miniatura hacia arriba hacia abajo mientras la toca Toque arriba W abajo en la barra de desplazamiento de la miniatura 5 Seleccione la operaci n de reproducci n tocando el icono de operaci n WS weonoim3osg 2 EE a m Y m in E D fl MB cw Q Icono de funcionamiento e Los iconos de operaci n y la visualizaci n de la pantalla desaparecer n cuando no se realiza una funci n de toque por un per odo espec fico de tiempo Para volver a visualizarla toque la pantalla Reproducci n de pel culas 1I Reproducci n Pausa 4 Rebobinado durante la reproducci n PP Avance rapido durante la reproducci n B Detener la reproducci n y visualizar las miniaturas Reproducci n de fotograf as 1 Iniciar o hacer una pausa en la presentaci n de diapositivas reproducci n de las fotograf as que contiene en orden num rico 411 Reproducci n de la imagen anterior II
170. sing of or giving away the SD card note that Formatting and deletion of this unit or computer only changes the file management information and does not completely delete the data in the SD card It is recommended that the SD card is physically destroyed or the SD card is physically formatted using this unit when disposing of or giving away the SD card To physically format the SD card connect the unit via the AC adaptor select SETUP gt FORMAT CARD gt YES from the menu and then press and hold the recording start stop button on the screen below for about 3 seconds When the SD card data deletion screen appears select YES and then follow the on screen instructions HC V700M To physically format the SD card connect the unit via the AC adaptor select SETUP FORMAT MEDIA gt SD CARD from the menu and then press and hold the recording start stop button on the screen below for about 3 seconds When the SD card data deletion screen appears select YES and then follow the on screen instructions The customer is responsible for the management of the data in the SD card LCD monitor e When the LCD monitor gets dirty wipe it with a soft cloth such as eye glass cleaner e Do not touch the LCD monitor with your finger nails or rub or press with strong force e t may become hard to see or hard to recognize the touch when the LCD protection sheet is affixed e n a place with drastic temperatur
171. sk of fire electric shock or product damage e Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase built in cabinet or in another confined space Ensure this unit is well ventilated e Do not obstruct this unit s ventilation openings with newspapers tablecloths curtains and similar items e Do not place sources of naked flames such as lighted candles on this unit THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U S A AND CANADA The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral CAUTION triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK dangerous voltage within the DO NOT OPEN product s enclosure that may be of CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC Suineienimaenitudg 19 GORSURHEO a i risk of electric shock to persons SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS The exclamation point within an INSIDE equilateral triangle is intended to REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance SERVICE PERSONNEL 2 VQT3Y41 THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U S A FCC Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates
172. ssage asking you to set the date and time will appear Select YES and perform steps 2 to 3 below to set the date and time 1 Select the menu 3 40 we SETUP gt CLOCK SET 2 Touch the date or time to be set then set the desired value using n O Displaying the World time setting gt 41 HOME X DESTINATION e The year can be set between 2000 and 2039 e The 12 hour system is used to display the time 3 Touch ENTER e A message prompting for World Time setting may be displayed Perform the World Time setting by touching the screen 3 41 e Touch EXIT to complete the setting e The date and time function is driven by a built in lithium battery e f the time display becomes the built in lithium battery needs to be charged 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 4 months The battery is still being recharged even if the unit is off VQT3Y41 Basic Before recording B Basic camera positioning Hold the unit with both hands O Put your hand through the grip belt Itis convenient to use the Recording button icon Y when holding the unit at waist level e When recording make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object e When you are outdoors record pictures with
173. t above or right below you 67 VQT3Y41 Digital Cinema Color Keg Recording motion pictures with more vivid colors using x v Color technology e Switch to Manual Mode 3 74 e Set REC MODE to HA HG HX HE or 1080 60p 3 62 Men RECORD SETUP gt Digital Cinema Color gt ON e For more realistic colors use an HDMI mini cable optional with a TV that supports the x v Color e When motion pictures recorded while this function is turned ON are played back with a TV not compatible with x v Color colors may not be reproduced properly e t is recommended to record with the setting set to OFF when playing back the video on i TM an equipment other than the ones compatible with the x v Color e x v Color is a name for devices that are compatible with the xvYCC format an international standard for expanded color in motion pictures and that follow the rules for signal transmission SHOOTING GUIDE n Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly mew RECORD SETUP gt SHOOTING GUIDE gt ON When CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST appears move the unit slowly while recording e Set to OFF to turn off the message indication e Message will not appear while pausing the recording Message will appear even if it is pausing the recording if DEMO MODE is set to ON WIND NOISE CANCELER This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built in microphones whil
174. ter please visit http www panasonic com help or call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 When shipping the unit carefully pack include all supplied accessories listed in the Owner s Manual and send it prepaid adequately insured and packed well in a carton box When shipping Lithium lon batteries please visit our Web Site at www panasonic com BatteryHandling as Panasonic is committed to providing the most up to date information Include a letter detailing the complaint a return address and provide a daytime phone number where you can be reached A valid registered receipt is required under the Limited Warranty IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor or failures which result from accidents misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation set up adjustments misadjustment of consumer controls improper maintenance power line surge lightning damage modification int
175. that if a disc is formatted then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased Back up important data on a PC etc menu DISC SETUP gt FORMAT DISC e When formatting is complete touch EXIT to exit the message screen e Connect this unit and the DVD burner to format discs You may no longer be able to use the discs if you format them on another device such as a PC etc 117 VQT3Y41 B Auto protect You can protect write protect a DVD RAM disc when copying motion pictures in high definition picture quality or a DVD RW disc when copying motion pictures in high definition picture quality or still pictures to the disc 1 Select the menu wey DISC SETUP gt AUTO PROTECT gt ON e f a disc that you copied to is inserted in another device without protecting it a message may be displayed prompting you to format the disc We recommend setting AUTO PROTECT to ON in order to prevent accidental deletion 2 Copy to the disc 3 114 e After copying the disc is write protected To release the disc protection menu DISC SETUP gt CANCEL PROTECT e Touch EXIT and close the message screen after the auto protection is released B Displaying disc information Information such as the type of recorded disc the number of recorded scenes and whether or not the disc is finalized is displayed menu DISC SETUP gt DISC STATUS e ouch EXIT to exit the information screen VQT3Y41
176. the battery after use e f the battery is left attached a minute amount of current continues to flow even if the unit is off Keeping the unit in this state may result in over discharge of the battery This may result in you not being able to use the battery even after it is charged e The battery should be stored in the vinyl bag so metal does not come into contact with the terminals e The battery should be stored in a cool place free from humidity with as constant temperature as possible Recommended temperature 15 C to 25 C 59 F to 77 F Recommended humidity 40 RH to 60 RH e Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures will shorten the life of the battery e f the battery is kept in high temperature high humidity or oily smoky places the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions e To store the battery for a long period of time we recommend you charge it once every year and store it again after you have completely used up the charged capacity e Dust and other matter attached to the battery terminals should be removed Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording e Prepare batteries enough to last for 3 to 4 times the period you are planning to record for Cold places such as a ski resort can shorten recording time If you drop the battery accidentally check to see if the terminals are damaged e Inserting a battery with damaged terminals can damage the unit Do not throw an old
177. the blue area is not displayed e To restore Auto Focus touch AF in Step 3 or press the iA MANUAL button again e The blue display does not appear on the images actually recorded 77 VQT3Y41 Advanced Recording eo Recording 3D image With the 3D Conversion Lens optional attached you can record life like and powerful 3D image To view 3D image a television that supports 3D is required The image is an illustration e n the unit the recordable 3D images are side by side format 2 screen structure e Since the 3D image is recorded in side by side format the recorded 3D image is not of high definition picture quality B Recording 3D image For details on how to attach and how to adjust the attachment position of the 3D Conversion Lens please read the operating instructions for the 3D Conversion Lens When using for the first time be sure to adjust the 3D Conversion Lens attachment position e Turn off the unit e Change the mode to m or O 1 Attach the step up ring to the 3D Conversion Lens e Securely slide the lock lever of the 3D Conversion Lens to the LOCK position e Attach the Lens front cap supplied with the 3D Conversion Lens 2 Attach the 3D Conversion Lens to the unit e Tighten the attachment screw of the step up ring by rotating to LOCK e Attach the 3D Conversion Lens securely so it will not tilt or move 3 Turn on the unit e Turn on with the unit in a horizontal state e The 3D Conversion
178. tion 4 Touch Enter ENTER 88 VQT3Y41 B Checking the favorite scenes 1 Touch the scenes to be played back 2 Touch Add and add the favorite part e Total of 4 seconds before and after touching the Add will be added as favorite e Number of favorite scenes that can be added are 1 to 14 Number of scenes that can be added differs depending on the scenes selected e Favorite check display is displayed in orange and favorite check display is displayed on the slide bar e To cancel the favorite play back to the position checked as favorite and touch Cancel e t is convenient to use Slow motion Playback and Frame by frame Playback 3 81 3 Touch E and stop the playback e t will return to the thumbnail display screen and xk is displayed on the scenes added as favorite scenes F N E jum AE NY e e All the scenes checked as favorite may not be played back depending on the Playback time setting 3 90 To clear the favorite scenes from the thumbnail display 1 Touch Reset 2 Touch RESET ALL or RESET SELECTED e he check on all the favorite scenes will be cleared when RESET ALL is selected 3 When RESET SELECTED is selected in step 2 Touch the scene to be cleared 4 Touch YES B Playing back the favorite scenes Touch ON or OFF ON Include the scenes added in the FAVORITE SCENE SETUP into the Highlight Playback OFF Do not include the scenes added in t
179. tion pictures and recording date and file number when playing back still pictures e Depending on the media condition some remaining capacity of the SD card or built in memory may not be used e f the remaining capacity on a single SD card is not enough you can copy to multiple SD cards following the instruction on the screen In this case the last scene copied to an SD card is automatically divided to fit the space on the SD card e f you divide the scenes 3 95 and copy by scene selection it is possible to copy matching the remaining capacity of the media or only the necessary parts 109 VQT3Y41 Copying e f there is not much remaining capacity in the SD card a confirmation message asking to copy after deleting all data on the SD card is displayed Be aware that deleted data cannot be restored e Refer to page 111 for approximate time for copying 1 Change the mode to gt e Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor 2 Select the menu men COPY B i When copying from the SD card to the built in memory EB When copying from the built in memory to the SD card gi m CONVERT FORMAT This will convert the recording format and copy from the built in memory to the SD card AVCHD BE Ba ua This will convert the scene recorded in AVCHD on the built in memory to MP4 640Xx360 30p and copy to the SD card 1080 60p E gt IA 1080 60 This will convert the scene recorded in 1080 60
180. tion cannot be used in Still Picture Recording Mode REC MODE E Switch the picture quality and recording format of the motion pictures to record MENU RECORD SETUP gt REC MODE desired setting HA HG HX HE Set the recording mode to 1080 60i 1080 60p 2 Set the recording mode to 1080 60p iFrame Set the recording mode to iFrame 1 Recording will have higher quality in the order of HA HG HX and HE 2 Itcan record with highest quality image in this unit 3 iFrame is a format suitable for Mac iMovie 11 It is recommended when using a Mac 62 VQT3Y41 e Recordable time using the battery 3 22 e This function s default setting is HG mode e Please refer to page 156 about approximate recordable time e When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly or when a fast moving subject is recorded particularly when recording in HE mode mosaic type noise may appear at playback RELAY REC It is possible to continuously record motion picture to an SD card when there is no space available in the built in memory It allows you to record only to SD card from built in memory e Set MEDIA SELECT to Built inMemory e Set REC MODE to HA HG HX HE or 1080 60p 3 62 e Insert an SD card mew RECORD SETUP gt RELAY REC gt ON e gt is displayed on the screen gt will disappear when space in the built in memory is gone and the recording to th
181. tions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non commercial use of a consumer to i encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard AVC Video and or ii decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non commercial activity and or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA LLC See http www mpegla com 155 VQT3Y41 Others Recording modes approximate recordable time e SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size The stated times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording Recording mode Picture size frame rate 1h20min 2h 2h40min 4h10 min 6h 40 min 64GB 5h20min 8h 30 min dh 16h50min 27 h 30 min HC V700M Built in 1h 20 min 2h 2h40 min 4h 10min 6h 40 min memory Favors image quality Q Favors Recording time Recording mode iFrame SbS 3D Picture size 960x540 1920x1080 frame rate 30p 60i 165 9mm 30min 64GB 5h20 min 8h 30 min HC V700M Built in 1 h 20 min 2h memory e f recording for long periods prepare batteries for 3 or 4 times the period you wish to record for gt 22 e The default setting is HG
182. touch the play mode select icon Then select the AVCHD scene or set to gt 37 1 Select the menu menu SETUP gt 3D PLAYBACK gt AUTO AUTO The scene still picture recorded in 3D is played back in accordance with the settings on the TV 2D The scene still picture recorded in 3D is played back in 2D irrespective of the settings on the TV 2 Connect this unit to the 3D compatible television using a HDMI mini cable optional or an AV multi cable supplied 3 100 3 Play back scenes or still picture recorded in 3D e is displayed in the thumbnail display at playback for the scenes recorded in 3D is displayed in the thumbnail display at playback for the still pictures recorded in 3D e Playback switches between 3D image and 2D image automatically e f your television does not switch to a 3D image make the necessary settings on the TV For further details please read the operating instructions for the TV e Set to 2D when using a television that is not 3D compatible e f you feel tired uncomfortable or otherwise strange when viewing scenes recorded in 3D set to 2D 106 VQT3Y41 e You cannot play back 3D image on the LCD monitor of the unit When you play back scenes recorded in 3D on the LCD monitor they will be played back in 2D e You can also play back scenes recorded in 3D by date Even if scenes are recorded on the same day the unit will display the date separately when switching betwe
183. u record with the REC MODE set to iFrame the scenes longer than approximately 20 minutes will be automatically divided Recording will continue e Maximum recordable scenes of a single SD card or built in memory Recording formats 1080 60p HA HG HX HE iFrame Recordable scenes Approx 3900 Approx 89100 Different dates 3 85 Approx 900 Approx 900 e Maximum number of recordable scenes and maximum number of different dates will be less than above table when there are both iFrame scenes and still pictures recorded on an SD card or the built in memory e While recording is in progress the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed e Put the unit in Pause mode when connecting or disconnecting an external microphone with the MIC terminal e Please refer to page 156 about approximate recordable time About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures When motion picture is recorded in AVCHD Progressive format e Only motion pictures recorded with the recording format set to AVCHD Progressive are supported by AVCHD Progressive compatible equipment e t is not always possible to play back motion pictures recorded with the recording format set to AVCHD Progressive on AVCHD Progressive compatible equipment In such a case play back on this unit instead When motion picture is recorded in AVCHD format e Only motion pictures recorded with the recording format set to AVCHD are supported by A
184. using a battery charger VW BC10PP optional e The battery will not be charged if the unit is turned on e t is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 C and 30 C 50 F and 86 F The battery temperature should also be the same GQ DC input terminal e Insert the plugs as far as they will go 1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor then the AC outlet 2 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input terminal e Be careful not to pinch the DC input terminal cover e The status indicator will flash red at an interval of 2 seconds approximately 1 second on 1 second off indicating that charging has begun It will turn off when the charging is completed B Connecting to the AC outlet It is possible to use this unit with power supplied from the AC outlet by turning on the unit with the AC adaptor connected When recording for a long time keep the AC adaptor connected and use it together with the battery B To charge by connecting to other device It is possible to charge by connecting to another device with the USB cable supplied Please refer to page 134 e f the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate refer to page 151 e We recommend using Panasonic batteries 3 12 22 162 e f you use other batteries we cannot guarantee the quality of this product 21 VQT3Y41 e Do not heat or expose to flame e Do not leave the battery ies in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a lo
185. ut the appropriate export licenses under regulations of the country where Licensee resides if necessary Article 8 Termination of License The right granted to Licensee hereunder will be automatically terminated if Licensee contravenes any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement In this event Licensee must destroy the Software and related documentation together with all the copies thereof at Licensee s own expense 127 VQT3Y41 Article 9 With regard to MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3 5 produced by Microsoft Corporation 1 Licensee shall use the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3 5 only when included in the Software and shall not use the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3 5 in any other configuration or method Licensee shall not publish the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3 5 or work around any technical 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 relating to the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3 5 shall belong to Microsoft Corporation Licensee shall not claim any rights related to the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3 5 whatsoever 128 VQT3Y41 With a PC Operating
186. uto Focus operate and automatically adjust the color balance and focusing Depending on the brightness of the subject etc the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness e Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes If so manually adjust these settings 3 75 77 Automatic White Balance The illustration shows the range over which Automatic White Balance functions 1 The effective range of Automatic White Balance adjustment on this unit Blue sky Cloudy sky rain Sunlight White fluorescent lamp Halogen light bulb Incandescent light bulb Sunrise or sunset Candlelight If the Automatic White Balance is not functioning normally adjust the White Balance manually gt 75 0 JO OBR C N A gt A A A A A A co Auto Focus The unit focuses automatically e Auto Focus does not work correctly in the following situations Record pictures in the Manual Focus Mode gt 77 Recording distant and close up objects at the same time Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty window LH 10 000K 2 9 000K 8 000K 7 000K IL 3 o gt 6 000K 5 000K e 9 SP 4 000K 3 000K 6 Dd Ma 7 X by 2000K 8 a Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects 36 VQT3Y41 Basic Motion picture Still p
187. vices As of Nov 2011 lt gt Change the mode to 1 Select the menu e f you are not using VIERA Link set to OFF 2 Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with a HDMI mini cable HDMI IN HDMI mini cable optional Q Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link e t is recommended to connect this unit to an HDMI terminal other than the HDMI1 if there are 2 or more HDMI input terminals on the TV e VIERA Link must be activated on the connected TV Read the operating instructions of the TV for how to set etc e Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable RP CDHM15 RP CDHM30 optional 104 VQT3Y41 3 Operate with the remote control for the TV my m ee S 11 PERS PR PRESA ER oa 4 O Ml 1 Press the button up down left or right to select a scene or still picture to be played back and then press the button in the center to set it 2 Activate the operation icons that are displayed on TV screen with the remote control for the TV Operation icons Display operation icons Cancel operation icons Display Cancel operation icons e The following operations are available by pressing the color buttons on the remote control Green Switching the number of scenes still pictures in thumbnail display 9 thumbnails 20 thumbnails 9 thumbnails Zoom in on still picture Yellow Del
188. wer button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor Turning the unit on and off with the power button Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit O Toturn off the unit Hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off vd b d x PA O The status indicator lights on Turning the unit on and off with the LCD monitor The unit is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened and unit is turned off when it is closed During normal use opening and closing of the LCD monitor can be conveniently used to turn the unit on off B To turn on the unit B To turn off the unit O The status indicator lights on The status indicator goes off e The unit will not turn off while recording motion pictures even if the LCD monitor is closed e In the following cases opening the LCD monitor does not turn on the unit Press the power button to turn on the unit When the unit is originally purchased When you have turned off the unit using the power button e To turn off the unit while connecting an external microphone with the MIC terminal press the power button 25 VQT3Y41 Preparation Selecting a mode Slide the mode switch to switch between recording and playback Operate the mode switch to change the mode to 3 or gt Motion Picture Recording Mode 31 Still Picture Recording Mode 3 33 Playback Mode 37 81 You can operate by directly touching the
189. will turn off when the charging is completed 13 VQT3Y41 B Turning the unit on off Turning the unit on and off with the power button Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit O The status indicator lights on e To turn off the unit hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off Turning the unit on and off with the LCD monitor Opening the LCD monitor turns on the unit Closing the LCD monitor turns off the unit To turn on the unit O The status indicator lights on To turn off the unit Q The status indicator goes off 14 VQT3Y41 B Selecting a mode Operate the mode switch to change the mode to e OY or gt Motion Picture Recording Mode 31 Still Picture Recording Mode 3 33 Playback Mode 37 81 KC _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ B How to use the touch screen You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor touch screen with your finger Touch Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or picture Slide while touching Move your finger while pressing on the touch screen Touch Menu Touch EMB to display the Touch Menu B Recording motion pictures Touch left side right side of P on 1 Change the mode to a the Touch Menu to switch the operation 2 Open the LCD monitor icons
190. your province or territory WARRANTY SERVICE For product operation and information assistance please contact Our Customer Care Centre Telephone 1 800 995 8649 Fax 905 238 2360 Email link camcorderconcierge 2ca panasonic com For defective product exchange within the warranty period please contact the original dealer or our Customer Care Centre 168 VQT3Y41 Others Useful Information Only For Latin American Countries Customer Service Customer Service Directory Obtain product information and operative assistant localize the closer distributor or Service Center buy spare parts and accessories by our web site to Latin American http www lar panasonic com Also you may contact us directly by our Contact Center Panama 800 PANA 800 7262 Colombia 01 8000 94PANA 01 8000 947262 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 information in the Republic of Mexico contact us at email atencion cllentes mx panasonic com Or you may contact us in the next following phones numbers 01800 VIP PANA 01800 847 7262 Interior 55 5000 1200

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