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- Page 1 Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera HC-PV100 Model No. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. SQW0750-2...
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Page 2: Information For Your Safety
Information for Your Safety WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, ≥ Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. ≥ Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit. ≥... - Page 3 ∫ Product identification marking Product Location High Definition Video Camera Bottom AC adaptor Bottom Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries Only for European Union and countries with recycle systems These symbols are only valid in the European Union and countries with recycle systems.
- Page 4 ∫ Cautions for use Make sure to use the supplied cords and cables. If you use optional accessories, use About this unit the cords and the cables supplied with them. Do not extend the cords and the cables. The unit and the SD card become warm Do not spray insecticides or volatile during use.
- Page 5 When you are not going to use the unit for About the battery an extended time ≥ When storing the unit, it is recommended that The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable you place a desiccant (silica gel) in with it. lithium-ion battery.
- Page 6 Do not throw old battery into fire. About charging lamp during ≥ Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may charging result in an explosion. If the operating time is very short even after When the charging lamp is flashing, the the battery has been recharged, the battery following should be considered.
- Page 7 About the SD card LCD monitor/viewfinder When disposing of or giving away the SD ≥ When the LCD screen is dirty or card, note that: condensation has occurred, please wipe it ≥ Formatting and deletion of this unit or using a soft cloth such as a lens cloth. computer only changes the file management ≥...
- Page 8 Be careful about the possibility of theft or loss of the unit, and be careful not to leave the unit This unit can record motion pictures using three unattended. Please note that Panasonic does different recording methods, including MOV, not accept any responsibility for the...
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
Contents Information for Your Safety......2 Recording Accessories..........11 Optional accessories........12 Before recording ..........35 Preparation Selecting a media to record ......35 Formatting media ........36 Recording motion picture ......37 What you can do with this unit ....13 Recording still pictures .......38 Recording to the SD card ...... - Page 10 Playback Menu Motion picture/Still picture playback ..82 Using the Menu .......... 111 Motion picture playback using operation Camera Setup........111 icon ............86 System mode ........115 Useful functions........... 87 User switch .......... 118 Creating still picture from motion Switch setting........
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Page 11: Accessories
Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as of Jul. 2016. These may be subject to change. SYA0021 Battery pack Microphone holder VW-VBD29 VYC1146 AC adaptor INPUT terminal cap SAE0011 (2 caps) -
Page 12: Optional Accessories
Optional accessories Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. Product numbers correct as of July 2016. These may be subject to change. Unidirectional microphone (AG-MC200G) Battery pack (VW-VBD58/AG-VBR59/AG-VBR89) Battery charger (AG-BRD50) Filter kit (VW-LF49N) Attaching the Filter Kit To use the ND filter or MC protector of the Filter Kit (VW-LF49N;... -
Page 13: Preparation
Preparation What you can do with this unit Recording to the SD card It is possible to record motion pictures and still pictures to the SD card (SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card) using a variety of recording functions. ≥ This unit supports relay/simultaneous recording using double card slots. Linking to external devices USB Device Mode Transfer data (files) to perform nonlinear editing on another device (PC, etc.). - Page 14 It can also play back the scenes and still pictures copied to the external media device. ≥ This unit supports USB 2.0. Refer to the following support site for information about an external media device. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This Site is English only) ...
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Page 15: Names And Functions Of Main Parts
Preparation Names and Functions of Main Parts USB DEVICE terminal 100) DC input terminal [DC IN] USB HOST terminal 103) Charging lamp [CHG] HDMI OUT connector [HDMI] Camera remote terminal [CAM Audio input terminal 2 (XLR 3 pin) REMOTE] [AUDIO INPUT2] 21, 57) ≥... - Page 16 32 33 34 38 39 40 41 Microphone cable clamper Menu button [MENU] Microphone holder attachment part Jog dial [SEL/PUSH SET] 49, 53, 55, 79, 84) Speaker Gain button [GAIN] Shoulder strap fixture White Balance button [WHITE BAL] Grip belt User 4 button [FOCUS ASSIST] Shutter button [SHUTTER] FOCUS A/M/¶...
- Page 17 58 59 60 LCD monitor extract part Recording lamp 134) LCD monitor (Touch screen) Built-in LED light Shoulder strap fixture Lens Eye cup mount Tripod receptacle Viewfinder ≥ There are tripod receptacle that are Eye cup compatible with 1/4-20UNC screws. Battery release button [PUSH] ≥...
- Page 18 63 64 65 66 67 68 Built-in microphone Accessory shoe Sub zoom lever 42, 121) Sub recording start/stop button 121) ≥ This button functions in the same manner as the recording start/stop button. LED LIGHT switch ≥ Turns on/off the built-in LED light. Thumbnail button [THUMBNAIL] - 18 -...
- Page 19 ∫ Attaching/detaching the lens hood (How to detach the lens hood) While pressing and holding the lens hood release button, rotate the lens hood in the direction of the arrow to detach it. A Lens hood release button (How to attach the lens hood) ...
- Page 20 ∫ Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand. Adjust the grip belt according to the size of your hand. ≥ If you find it difficult to fasten the buckle B, move the pad A forward, and fasten the buckle B again.
- Page 21 ∫ Attaching the front microphone ≥ The microphone holder is set up so that a 21 mm external microphone (AG-MC200G: optional) can be attached. Check in advance whether the microphone you wish to use can be attached. Attach the microphone holder to the microphone holder attachment part. ≥...
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Page 22: Power Supply
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 Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure. -
Page 23: Charging The Battery
AC outlet by accident. ≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries 24). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. -
Page 24: Charging And Recording Time
Charging and recording time Charging/Recording time ≥ The times given apply when the ambient operating temperature is 25 oC and the relative operating humidity is 60%. Charging time may be longer at other temperatures and humidity levels. ≥ These charging times are for when the unit is turned off. ≥... -
Page 25: Preparation Of Sd Cards
The unit can record motion pictures or still pictures to an SD card. Cards that you can use with this unit ≥ The cards that you can use are correct as of July 2016. ≥ We recommend that you use a Panasonic Memory Card. Card type Capacity... -
Page 26: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card
Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card for the first time, it is necessary to format the SD card. 36) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. -
Page 27: Turning The Unit On/Off
Preparation Turning the unit on/off Set the power switch to ON while pressing the lock release button B to turn on the unit. To turn off the unit Set the power switch to OFF while pressing the lock release button. The status indicator goes off. -
Page 28: Using The Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder
Preparation Using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder The viewfinder is turned off and the LCD monitor is turned on when the LCD monitor is extracted. The viewfinder is turned on when the LCD monitor is retracted. Switching between the LCD monitor and viewfinder displays Select the menu. -
Page 29: Using The Lcd Monitor
Using the LCD monitor Extract the LCD monitor in the direction as indicated in the figure. ≥ Hold the LCD monitor extract part A, and extract the LCD monitor until it clicks into position. Rotate to the position that is easy to view. -
Page 30: How To Use The Touch Screen
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. ≥ Touch the center of the icon. ≥... -
Page 31: Viewfinder Adjustment
[LCD SET] It adjusts brightness and color density on the LCD monitor. Select the menu. MENU : [DISP SETUP] # [LCD SET] Touch the desired setting item. [COLOUR]: Color level of the LCD monitor [BRIGHTNESS]: Brightness of the LCD monitor [CONTRAST]: Contrast of the LCD monitor Touch... -
Page 32: Recording Yourself
[EVF COLOUR] The recording images or playback images on the viewfinder can be selected between color/black and white. Select the menu. MENU : [DISP SETUP] # [EVF COLOUR]# [ON] or [OFF] [ON]: Displayed in color [OFF]: Displayed in black and white Recording yourself ≥... -
Page 33: Setting Date And Time
Preparation Setting date and time When this unit is turned on, the message [SET TIME ZONE AND DATE/TIME] may appear. To make these settings, select [YES], and follow the instructions from Step 2-3 of the time zone setting procedure. Select the menu. MENU : [OTHER FUNCTION] # [CLOCK SET] Touch the date or time to be set, then set the... -
Page 34: Using The Menu Screen
Preparation Using the menu screen ≥ You can also select menu items by operating the jog dial. MENU MENU Press the MENU button Touch the top menu A. Touch the submenu B. ≥ Next (Previous) page can be displayed by touching Touch the desired item to enter the setting. -
Page 35: Recording
Recording Before recording ≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object. ≥ Hold the eye cup of the viewfinder as close as possible to your eye. ≥ Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor according to the position in which the unit is held. ≥... -
Page 36: Formatting Media
Formatting media If you use the SD cards for the first time for recording with this unit, format the cards. Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC etc. ≥... -
Page 37: Recording Motion Picture
Recording Recording motion picture Change the mode to Recording Mode. ≥ Extract the LCD monitor. Press the recording start/ stop button B to start recording. A When you begin recording, REC (red) is displayed. ≥ Recording will stop when you press the recording start/stop button again. -
Page 38: Recording Still Pictures
≥ When the file size of a recorded scene exceeds one of the following sizes or the recording time exceeds one of the following lengths of time, the scene will be divided automatically. (Recording continues.) AVCHD scene Approximately 4 GB MOV/MP4 scene (when using an SDHC Memory Card) Approximately 4 GB or 30 minutes... - Page 39 ∫ About picture size Picture sizes in which still pictures will be recorded differ depending on the [REC MODE] setting and the [REC FORMAT] setting 115, 115). Recording mode Recording format Aspect Picture size [REC FORMAT] setting with a size of MOV, MP4 FHD (1920k1080) 1920k1080...
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Page 40: Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode
Recording Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode MANU iA/MANU switch Slide the switch to change the Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode. appears on the screen in Intelligent Auto Mode. ≥ ∫ Intelligent Auto Mode When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the Automatic Tracking White Balance and Auto Focus operate and automatically adjust the color balance and focusing. - Page 41 Automatic Tracking White Balance The Auto Tracking White (ATW) Balance function of this unit automatically adjusts the White Balance according to the lighting condition. If Auto Tracking White Balance does not work correctly, switch to Manual Mode first, and then adjust the White Balance.
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Page 42: Using The Zoom
Recording Using the zoom It can be zoomed up to 20k. ≥ It can zoom up to approx. 40k when the [i.Zoom] is set to [ON]. 121) ≥ Zoom magnification can be checked in the screen display of Z00 to Z99. The value gets larger when zoomed in, and the value gets smaller when zoomed out. -
Page 43: Using The Built-In Led Light
Recording Using the Built-in LED Light Even in dark locations, you can record brighter scenes by turning on the built-in LED light. Slide the LED LIGHT switch to turn on the built-in LED light. LED LIGHT switch Slide the switch to turn on/off the built-in LED light. -
Page 44: Focus
Recording Focus Perform focus adjustments using the focus ring. If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus. A FOCUS A/M/¶ button B Focus ring FOCUS A/M/∞ ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. Press the FOCUS A/M/¶ button to enable Manual Focus. ≥... -
Page 45: One Push Af
Adjusting the level of [EVF/LCD DETAIL] Select the menu. MENU : [DISP SETUP] # [EVF/LCD PEAK LEVEL] Touch to adjust settings. ≥ You can select a value between s3 and r3. Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting. Setting the peaking frequency of [EVF/LCD DETAIL] Select the menu. -
Page 46: Focus Assist
Focus Assist You can use Focus Assist by pressing the USER button to which [FOCUS ASSIST 1] or [FOCUS ASSIST 2] is registered. ≥ For information on how to set the USER buttons, refer to page 62. ≥ [FOCUS ASSIST 1] is registered to the USER4 button by default. Selecting a Focus Assist method ∫... - Page 47 ∫ To adjust the magnified display If you set Focus Assist to ON by following either of the procedures below, the central area of the screen will be magnified. You can change the magnification and position of the magnified display. j Setting the menu item [FOCUS ASSIST 1] to [EXPAND] or [BOTH] and pressing the USER button to which [FOCUS ASSIST 1] is registered.
- Page 48 (When changing the peaking color) Select the menu. MENU : [SW SETUP] # [PEAKING COLOUR] # desired color [Red]/[Blue]/[Yellow]/[White] (When setting the peaking strength) Select the menu. MENU : [SW SETUP] # [PEAKING LEVEL] # desired setting Touch to adjust settings. ≥...
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Page 49: White Balance
Recording White Balance 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. ≥ Use the jog dial to change the settings. 5600K SEL/ ... - Page 50 ≥ To return to Auto White Balance Mode, press the WHITE BAL button or switch to Intelligent Auto Mode using the iA/MANU switch. ≥ It is not possible to change the white balance mode in the following situations: j When [SCENE MODE] is set to [Beach]/[Sunset]/[Fireworks] 111) j During Freeze Frame To set ATW Lock...
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Page 51: Iris/Gain Adjustment
To set the White Balance in accordance to the recording scene Fill the screen with a white subject or place a white piece of paper in front of the lens. Set the White Balance mode to [Ach] or [Bch]. Press and hold the WHITE BAL button or jog dial to perform Auto White Balance. - Page 52 Iris value: CLOSE !# (F11 to F1.9) !# OPEN ≥ Value closer to CLOSE darken the image. ≥ Value closer to OPEN brighten the image. ≥ To return to Auto Iris Mode, press the IRIS button, or set this unit to Intelligent Auto Mode using the iA/MANU switch.
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Page 53: Gain Adjustment
Gain adjustment ≥ Use the jog dial to change the settings. SEL/ PUSH GAIN 1 Jog dial 2 GAIN button A Gain value ≥ In Auto Gain Mode, “AGC” is displayed; in Manual Gain Mode, the gain value is displayed in dB. B [GAIN] ≥... - Page 54 Super Gain You can use Super Gain by registering [SUPER GAIN] to a USER button. Super Gain allows you to set the gain value to 33 dB or 36 dB. ≥ Please refer to page for details about setting the USER button. ≥...
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Page 55: Manual Shutter Speed
Recording Manual shutter speed Adjust the shutter speed when recording fast-moving subjects. ≥ Use the jog dial to change the settings. A.SHTR 1/60 SEL/ PUSH SHUTTER A Shutter speed Jog dial B Auto Shutter display SHUTTER button ≥... -
Page 56: Audio Input
Recording Audio Input This unit can record audio in 2 ch. It is possible to switch between built-in microphone, external microphone, or connected audio equipment for each channel. ∫ About audio recording methods The audio recording method varies depending on the [REC MODE] setting. 115) Recording mode Audio recording method... - Page 57 ∫ Using an external microphone or audio equipment Connect an external microphone or audio equipment to AUDIO INPUT1, 2 terminals (XLR 3 pin). Use INPUT1 or INPUT2 switches to switch the connected audio input signal. LINE : Audio equipment is connected : An external microphone is connected +48V : When using a phantom microphone (which requires a...
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Page 58: Adjusting The Audio Input Level
To remove the external microphone, etc., from the AUDIO INPUT1, 2 terminals (XLR 3 pin) Remove while pushing on the PUSH section of the AUDIO INPUT1, 2 terminals (XLR 3 pin). ≥ Set the input signal to built-in microphone by switching the CH1, CH2 switches to INT (L) or INT (R) after removing the external microphone. - Page 59 Using the ALC function ALC can reduce audio noise. For audio channel 1, select [AUDIO ALC CH1]: for audio channel 2, select [AUDIO ALC CH2]. Set [AUDIO LEVEL CH1]/[AUDIO LEVEL CH2] to [MANUAL]. Select the menu. MENU ] or [ : [AUDIO SETUP] # # desired setting AUDIO ALC CH1...
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Page 60: Counter Display
Recording Counter display You can change a counter display that indicates how much time has elapsed during recording or playback. Touch the LCD monitor while the recording RESET COUNT DISP/ MODE O.I.S. BARS ZEBRA screen is displayed. ≥ Operation icons will be displayed. Touch to switch the counter display. -
Page 61: Setting The Recording Counter
≥ The time code will reset when the built-in lithium battery is exhausted when it is set to [FREE RUN]. [TC PRESET] You can set the initial time code. Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [TC PRESET] Touch the item to set and change with ≥... -
Page 62: User Button
Recording USER button Each of the USER button can register one function from the 28 available functions. ≥ There are 5 USER buttons (USER1 to 5) on the main body and 4 USER button icons (USER6 to USER9) displayed on the LCD monitor. Setting the USER button Select the menu. -
Page 63: Functions Of The User Button
(When you use the USER6 to USER9 button) [USER6] [USER7] [USER8] [USER9] ≥ To cancel, press the USER button or touch the USER button icon again. For canceling or using of the following functions for the USER buttons, refer to each page. j Black Fade j Auto Recording j White Fade... - Page 64 Item Icon Function [REC CHECK] [REC.C] Recording Check [LAST SCN DEL] [LstDel] Last Scene Delete [DRS] [DRS] [FRZ FRAME] [FRZ] Freeze Frame [SUPER GAIN] [S.Gain] Super Gain [AREA] [AREA] Area Mode [PUSH AF] [PushAF] Push AF [CAPTURE] [Capture] Capture [EVF/LCD DETAIL] [DETAIL] EVF/LCD detail [LCD/EVF OUTPUT]...
- Page 65 Backlight Compensation ≥ Register “Backlight Compensation” to a USER button. Switches to automatic iris control to compensate the backlight. This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject. Black Fade ≥ Register “Black Fade” to a USER button. Fade in/fade out effect (black) can be added to the video and audio that is being recorded.
- Page 66 ATW Lock ≥ Register “ATW Lock” to a USER button. This sets the White Balance mode to [ATW LOCK].(l Digital Zoom ≥ Register “Digital Zoom” to a USER button. Press USER button or touch USER button icon in the recording screen. ≥...
- Page 67 Histogram ≥ Register “Histogram” to a USER button. A graph with brightness as horizontal axis and number of pixels at that brightness as vertical axis is displayed. It is possible to determine the exposure of the whole image by looking at the distribution in the graph.
- Page 68 ≥ Register “DRS” to a USER button. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. Selects the DRS (Dynamic Range Stretcher) function. It is possible to expand the dynamic range by compressing the video signal level of the highly illuminated area that gets washed out with standard recording. ≥...
- Page 69 Area Mode You can apply a variety of effects to the subject you touch. ∫ Setting an Area Mode effect You can select the following menu items to set an effect to be applied when you touch the subject. MENU : [SW SETUP] # [AREA MODE] # desired setting [INH]: Does not apply any effects of Area Mode.
- Page 70 ≥ Area Function is not possible in following cases: j When a setting in [SCENE MODE] is enabled 111) j During Super Slow Recording ≥ Area mode is canceled in following cases: j If you turn the unit off j If you press the THUMBNAIL button j If you switch to Intelligent Auto Mode j When the setting of [ASPECT CONVERT] is changed 117)
- Page 71 Level Gauge ≥ Register “Level Gauge” to a USER button. This function displays the horizontal/vertical tilt of the unit with the electronic level. ∫ To correct the tilt (Horizontal direction) (Vertical direction) When correcting the leftward tilt When correcting the downward tilt ≥...
- Page 72 ≥ When recording horizontal images using a tripod, attach the unit on the tripod using [LEVEL GAUGE], and set [LEVEL GAUGE] to [ON] again. Flash band compensation ≥ Register “Flash band compensation” to a USER button. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. If you set this item to [ON], you can compensate for and reduce flash band, a phenomenon that creates markedly different levels of luminance between the top and bottom of the image when recording is performed in an environment where another camera is firing its flash.
- Page 73 Super Slow Recording This enables/disables Super Slow Recording. You can enable this function to record slow motion pictures. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ≥ Register “Super Slow Recording” to a USER button. ≥ Make the [REC MODE] and [REC FORMAT] settings. 115, 115) ≥...
- Page 74 ≥ When Super Slow Recording is activated, the angle of view will change. (The color of the frame rate value will change to blue.) ≥ The shutter speed cannot be adjusted to a value below 1/100. ≥ [BLACK FADE] and [WHITE FADE] are disabled. ≥...
- Page 75 Auto Rec ≥ Register “Auto Rec” to a USER button. This enables/disables a function that controls recording performed with an external device (recorder, etc.) connected to this unit. Select the [HDMI TC OUTPUT] menu. MENU : [OUTPUT SETUP] # [HDMI TC OUTPUT] # [ON] Select the [REMOTE REC] menu.
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Page 76: Using Operation Icons
Recording Using Operation Icons You can use convenient functions just by the easy operation of touching the screen. Touch the LCD monitor in the recording DISP/ RESET COUNT O.I.S. BARS ZEBRA MODE screen. ≥ The operation icons are displayed. PRE-REC Touch an operation icon. -
Page 77: Image Stabilizer Function
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. Touch to switch the Image Stabilizer on/off. O.I.S. -
Page 78: Zebra
Zebra You can switch between the zebra display and marker display. Touch ZEBRA Each time the icon is selected, the indication changes in the following order: Zebra 1 # Zebra 2 # Marker # setting canceled * It is not displayed when the [ZEBRA DETECT 2]/[MARKER] is set to [OFF]. 129) ≥... -
Page 79: Using Of Jog Dial
Recording Using of jog dial A Jog dial SEL/ PUSH Selecting/setting items You can select and set menu items 34), etc. using the jog dial. Rotate the jog dial on the menu screen, etc., to move the cursor. ≥ The selected item will be displayed in yellow. Push the jog dial to set. - Page 80 Using the multi manual function You can select the following functions and adjust their settings using the jog dial. You can also switch between the functions and adjust their settings. (When the recording screen is displayed) On-screen icons Functions Settings GAIN Gain adjustment Adjusts the gain value.
- Page 81 To change the function you adjust Change settings in advance so that you can select more than two functions. ≥ Change settings as follows: Functions Settings to be changed in advance Press the GAIN button to switch to Manual Gain Mode. Gain adjustment Press the WHITE BAL button to switch to the Manual White White balance...
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Page 82: Motion Picture/Still Picture Playback
Playback Motion picture/Still picture playback Set this unit to playback mode. Touch the play mode select icon A. Media display The selected media is displayed in yellow. Select the media C you wish to play back. (To set this unit to Motion Picture Playback Mode) Touch the desired recording mode D and ... - Page 83 (To set this unit to Still Picture Playback Mode) Touch the still picture (JPEG) F. Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back. ≥ Next (Previous) page can be displayed by touching ≥ You can change the playback media by pressing the USER button to which [SLOT SEL] is registered.
- Page 84 ∫ Change the thumbnail display While the thumbnail is displayed, the thumbnail display changes in the following order if the zoom lever or the sub zoom lever is operated to side or side. side) side) 20 scenes () 9 scenes () 1 scene () Scene information display * Detailed information of the scene is displayed when playing back motion pictures.
- Page 85 Rotate the jog dial to adjust the volume. B [VOLUME] Push the jog dial to finish the adjustment ≥ Sound will be heard only during normal motion picture playback. ≥ If pause play is continued for 5 minutes, the screen returns to the thumbnails. ≥...
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Page 86: Motion Picture Playback Using Operation Icon
Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 82. Playback operation Playback display Operating steps During Playback Touch the LCD monitor and slide from right to left (from left to right) during playback. Skip playback (to the start of a scene) -
Page 87: Useful Functions
Playback Useful functions Creating still picture from motion picture You can save a frame of a recorded motion picture as a still picture. The picture size with which a still picture will be recorded differs depending on the picture size of [REC FORMAT] with which the motion picture was recorded. -
Page 88: Repeat Playback
Repeat Playback Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes. Select the menu. MENU : [VIDEO SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] # [ON] indication appears on the full screen views. ≥ All the scenes displayed in the thumbnail will be repeatedly played back. ≥... -
Page 89: Playing Back Scenes Or Still Pictures By Date
Playing back scenes or still pictures by date The scenes or still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. Touch the date select icon. A Date select icon Touch the playback date. ≥ The scenes or still pictures recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails. Touch the scenes or still picture to be played back. -
Page 90: Editing
Editing Deleting scenes/still pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ≥ Press the THUMBNAIL button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode. ∫ To delete the scene or still picture being played back Touch while scenes or still pictures to be TC 00:02:30:00... -
Page 91: Protecting Scenes/Still Pictures
≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is canceled cannot be restored. To complete editing: Touch [Return] or press MENU button. ≥ The following scenes/still pictures cannot be deleted: j Scenes/still pictures that cannot be played back (the thumbnails are displayed as j Scenes recorded on other devices with different system frequencies (thumbnails indicated with ≥... -
Page 92: Copying Between Sd Cards
Editing Copying between SD cards Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between SD Cards inserted in this unit. ≥ Copying is not possible if the type of the source SD card (SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card) is different from that of the target SD card. - Page 93 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. ≥ Depending on the following conditions, the time it takes for copying may be longer. j The number of recorded scenes is large.
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Page 94: Linking To External Devices
Linking to external devices Connecting Headphones, a Remote Control or an External Monitor Headphones You can connect headphones (commercially-available) to the headphone output jack (3.5 mm diameter stereo mini jack). A Headphone output jack ≥ Sound is not output from the speaker when headphones are connected. Remote control You can connect a remote control (commercially-available) to either of the CAM REMOTE terminals (FOCUS IRIS or ZOOM S/S). - Page 95 Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals. Image quality may vary with the connected terminals. A High quality 1 HDMI terminal 2 Video terminal ≥ If you connect this unit to an 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.
- Page 96 When connecting with an HDMI cable using an HDMI-to-DVI converter, etc., be sure to connect the HDMI cable to the connector of this unit last. Connecting the HDMI cable to the connector of this unit first may result in malfunction. ≥...
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Page 97: Setting The External Output Resolution
≥ This item is set to [OFF] in the following situations when this unit is in Recording Mode: j During auto recording 75, 127) Refer to the following support site for information about Panasonic TVs with an SD card slot for playing back your pictures. http://panasonic.net/ ≥... - Page 98 About external output resolutions The external output resolution varies depending on the [RESOLUTION] setting and connected terminal. ≥ When [RESOLUTION] is set to [SYSTEM], the external output resolution varies depending on the picture size and frame rate in [REC FORMAT]. Setting External output resolution Picture size/Frame rate...
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Page 99: Connecting To A Pc (File Transfer/Nonlinear Editing)
Linking to external devices Connecting to a PC (File transfer/nonlinear editing) When this device and a computer for editing are connected using a USB 2.0 Cable (commercially- available), image data in the SD card can be transferred. ≥ This unit supports USB 2.0. ≥... -
Page 100: Connecting To A Pc
PCs and some SD card readers are not compatible with the SDHC Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card. ≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card on your PC, check the following support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html - 100 -... -
Page 101: About The Pc Display
∫ To disconnect USB Cable safely (For Windows) Select the icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then select the model number of this unit to disconnect the USB cable. ≥ Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed. (For Mac) Drag [CAM_SD] disk icon to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB Cable. - Page 102 ∫ Folder names for motion picture data recorded in MOV/MP4 format The fourth to sixth, and eighth characters of the folder name of a recorded MOV/MP4 scene are determined by its picture size, frame rate, motion picture format and camera number setting. 1 0 0 Y B R H 0 A Camera number setting 117)
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Page 103: Copying/Playing Back With An External Media Device
≥ Please read the operating instructions of the external media device for how to use it. Preparing for copying/playing back Refer to the following support site for information about an external media device. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This Site is English only) When the external media device that requires formatting is connected, a message is displayed. - Page 104 (When using USB HDD) Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with USB HDD) to the USB HDD. ≥ If you are using a bus-powered or portable USB HDD, this unit can supply power to the USB HDD by USB Cable (supplied with USB HDD). Connect the AC adaptor to this unit.
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Page 105: Copy Once
∫ Formatting This is for initializing the external media device. ≥ 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 etc. ≥... -
Page 106: Copy Selected Files
Copy selected files Connect this unit to the external media device to prepare for copying. 103) Touch [SELECT COPY]. ≥ You can also access this function by selecting menu items. [ COPY ] # [ SELECT COPY ] Touch the media you want to copy. When copying from the SD card 1 to the external media device. -
Page 107: Playing Back The External Media
Playing back the External Media ≥ Only motion picture/still picture that have been copied by connecting this unit to the external media device can be played back. HOST A USB Cable (supplied with USB HDD) B USB HDD (commercially-available) C USB flash memory (commercially-available) Connect this unit to the external media device to prepare for playback. -
Page 108: Dubbing With A Blu-Ray Disc Recorder, Video Device, Etc
≥ For the positions of the SD card slot, USB terminal, or terminal for connecting the AV cable, refer to the operating instructions of the equipment used. You can dub scenes recorded with this unit to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD recorder that supports their recording mode and recording format. - Page 109 ∫ To dub using equipment with a USB terminal You can dub by connecting a USB 2.0 cable. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. ≥ Turn on the unit. ≥ Press the THUMBNAIL button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode. Micro-B DEVICE ...
- Page 110 ≥ You cannot switch the Recording Mode/Playback Mode by pressing the THUMBNAIL button on this unit while the Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD recorder is connected. Disconnect the USB 2.0 cable before performing either of these operations. ≥ If the battery runs down during dubbing, a message will appear. Operate the Blu-ray disc recorder to cancel the dubbing.
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Page 111: Menu
Menu Using the Menu Refer to page for how to set up the Menu. Camera Setup All default settings are indicated with underlined text. MENU : [CAMERA SETUP] # desired setting [SCENE MODE] The shutter speed and aperture, etc. are automatically adjusted to match the scene you want to record. - Page 112 ≥ (Soft Skin) j If the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color, they will also be smoothed. j If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear. j 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.
- Page 113 [AWB Ach ADJUST] Finely adjusts color temperature after Ach Auto White Balance adjustment. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. Touch [AWB Ach ADJUST]. Touch to adjust settings of color. ≥ You can select a value between s5 and r5. Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen. ≥...
- Page 114 [FLASH BAND COMPENSATION] If you set this item to [ON], you can compensate for and reduce flash band, a phenomenon that creates markedly different levels of luminance between the top and bottom of the image when recording is performed in an environment where another camera is firing its flash. ≥...
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Page 115: System Mode
System mode All default settings are indicated with underlined text. MENU : [SYSTEM MODE] # desired setting [REC MODE] Switch the recording mode of the motion pictures to record. [MOV]*: This recording method is suitable for editing images. Motion pictures will be saved in MOV format. - Page 116 ≥ When [MOV] or [MP4] in [REC MODE] is selected Size Recording format Frame rate Bit rate (VBR) (Picture size) [FHD 1080/50.00p 50M] 50.00p [FHD 1080/25.00p 50M] 25.00p Average 50 Mbps (1920k1080) [FHD 1080/50.00i 50M] 50.00i ≥ When [AVCHD] in [REC MODE] is selected Recording format Picture size Frame rate...
- Page 117 [ASPECT CONVERT] This sets the aspect ratio of images to be recorded with a [REC FORMAT] setting of [SA 576/ 50.00i]. ≥ Set [REC FORMAT] to [SA 576/50.00i]. 115) [SIDE CROP]: Records images in standard 4:3 mode. The sides will be cut off. [SQUEEZE]: Records images by compressing images in the horizontal direction.
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Page 118: User Switch
User switch All default settings are indicated with underlined text. MENU : [USER SW] # desired setting [USER1]/[USER2]/[USER3]/[USER4]/[USER5] Sets the function to assign to the USER buttons. ≥ For the functions of the USER button that can be registered, refer to page 63. ≥... -
Page 119: Switch Setting
Switch setting All default settings are indicated with underlined text. MENU : [SW SETUP] # desired setting [IRIS RING] Sets the rotation direction and iris control of the iris ring. [DOWN OPEN]: Iris will open when it is turned toward B. [UP OPEN]: Iris will open when it is turned toward A. - Page 120 [SLOW SHUTTER] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. Slow Shutter works in Auto Shutter Mode. [ON]/[OFF] ≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/25 or more depending on the ambient brightness. ≥ This function is not available in the following cases: j When a setting in [SCENE MODE] is enabled 111) j During Super Slow Recording...
- Page 121 [ZEBRA MODE] This sets the display duration of the zebra display. [CONTINUE]: Displays the zebra display until it is switched to another zebra display setting. [MOMENT]: Displays the zebra display for approximately 5 seconds. [BARS TYPE] You can switch the type of color bars to be displayed when you press the BARS button. [TYPE 1] [TYPE 2] [TYPE 3]...
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Page 122: Recording Setup
Recording Setup All default settings are indicated with underlined text. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # desired setting [MEDIA SELECT] [SD CARD 1] and [SD CARD 2] can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures. [2 SLOTS FUNC.] You can set relay/simultaneous recording. - Page 123 ∫ Simultaneous recording Same motion picture can be recorded on two SD cards. Slot 1 Slot 2 1 Recording is started A Recording 2 Recording is paused is displayed beside the display of the SD card selected as the recording destination of ≥...
- Page 124 Setup time Setup example Recording time Recorded time (recording interval) Sunset 2 min 20 s Blooming 30 s 14 s ≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “min” for minute and “s” for second. ≥ These times are approximations. ≥ Maximum recordable time is 168 hours. ≥...
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Page 125: Audio Setup
Audio Setup All default settings are indicated with underlined text. MENU : [AUDIO SETUP] # desired setting [AUDIO LOW CUT CH1] Reduces the level of low-pitched sound for audio channel 1. [ON]/[OFF] ≥ You may not see the full effect depending on the recording conditions. [AUDIO LOW CUT CH2] Reduces the level of low-pitched sound for audio channel 2. - Page 126 [AUDIO ALC CH1] If you set this item to [ON], you can reduce the audio noise of audio channel 1. It will record with natural sound when set to [OFF]. [ON]/[OFF] [AUDIO ALC CH2] If you set this item to [ON], you can reduce the audio noise of audio channel 2. It will record with natural sound when set to [OFF].
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Page 127: Output Setup
Output Setup Different menu items are displayed depending on whether this unit is in Recording Mode or Playback Mode. All default settings are indicated with underlined text. MENU : [OUTPUT SETUP] # desired setting [RESOLUTION] This changes the way in which images are output to an external device. [SYSTEM]/[1080p]/[1080i]/[DOWN CONV.] [DOWN CONV.] This function allows you to select how to display images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a TV with a 4:3... - Page 128 [HDMI TC OUTPUT] Switches the output setting of time code information when this unit is connected to another device (HDMI-SDI converter, etc.) with an HDMI cable. ≥ When performing remote recording with the [AUTO REC] USER button function, select [ON]. ≥...
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Page 129: Display Setting
Display setting Different menu items are displayed depending on whether this unit is in Recording Mode or Playback Mode. All default settings are indicated with underlined text. MENU : [DISP SETUP] # desired setting [ZEBRA DETECT 1] Selects the brightness level of the left-leaning zebra patterns on the screen. Touch [ZEBRA DETECT 1]. - Page 130 [GUIDE LINES] You can check if the image is level while recording motion pictures and still pictures. The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the composition. /[OFF] ≥ The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded. ≥...
- Page 131 [DATE/TIME] It is possible to change the date and time display mode. [OFF]/[TIME]/[DATE]/[DATE&TIME] [DATE FORMAT] It is possible to change the date format. [Y/M/D]/[M/D/Y]/[D/M/Y] [LEVEL GAUGE] This function displays the horizontal/vertical tilt of the unit with the electronic level. [ON]/[OFF] [HISTOGRAM] A graph with brightness as horizontal axis and number of pixels at that brightness as vertical axis is displayed.
- Page 132 [OTHER DISPLAY] This shows or hides indications on the screen except for [USER BUTTON DISPLAY], [GUIDE LINES], [SAFETY ZONE], [CENTER MARKER], [DATE/TIME], [AUDIO LEVEL METER], [LENS STATUS] and [CARD & BATTERY]. [ON]/[OFF] [POWER LCD] This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors. [+1]/[0]/[-1] [LCD SET] It adjusts brightness and color density on the LCD monitor.
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Page 133: Other Functions
[EVF/LCD DETAIL] Setting this item to [ON] helps you achieve focus easier by emphasizing the outlines of an image displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder. [ON]/[OFF] [EVF/LCD PEAK LEVEL] Adjusts the emphasis strength for [EVF/LCD DETAIL]. ≥ This function’s default setting is “0”. [EVF/LCD PEAK FREQ.] Sets the peaking frequency for [EVF/LCD DETAIL]. - Page 134 [REC LAMP] The recording lamp lights up during recording. When this is set to [OFF], it does not light during recording. [ON]/[OFF] [CLOCK SET] Set date and time. [TIME ZONE] Set the time difference from Greenwich Mean Time. [RING LED (BLUE)] The ring LED lights up blue in Recording Mode.
- Page 135 [ECONOMY (BATT)] When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to save battery life. [ON]/[OFF] ≥ This unit will not automatically turn off even if the [ECONOMY (BATT)] is set to [ON] in following cases: j PRE-REC is used 72, 124)
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Page 136: Maintenance
For the latest update information, check the support website below. (As of July 2016) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This Site is English only) [HOUR METER] This displays the operation time of this unit, how many times the zoom lever has been operated, how many times the zoom motor has worked and how many times the jog dial has been pressed. -
Page 137: Video Setup
Video Setup All default settings are indicated with underlined text. ≥ Press the THUMBNAIL button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode. ≥ Touch the play mode select icon, and set this unit to Motion Picture Playback Mode. MENU : [VIDEO SETUP] # desired setting [REPEAT PLAY] Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes when set to [ON]. -
Page 138: Picture Setup
Picture Setup ≥ Press the THUMBNAIL button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode. ≥ Touch the play mode select icon, and set this unit to Still Picture Playback Mode. MENU : [PHOTO SETUP] # desired setting [SCENE PROTECT] Still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake. -
Page 139: Display
Display Indications ∫ Recording indications Example: Display in English I- REC TC 00:00:00:00 R 1h20m Sports R 1h20m D 5X 100:50.00p 5600K SUPER SLOW SHUTTER A.SHTR 1/100 15 11 2016 15:30:00 AF50 OPEN Simultaneous recording 123) SIMUL Sports, Portrait, Soft skin, TC 00:00:00:00 Spotlight, Snow, Beach, Sunset,... - Page 140 Flash band compensation Auto iris mode 72, 114) Backlight Compensation 5600K Color temperature display OPEN, F2.0 Iris value ATW, LOCK, P3200K, P5600K, VAR, Ach, Z00, iZ00 Zoom magnification i.Zoom White Balance Card recording possible status SUPER SLOW (White) (still picture) Super Slow Recording 73, 124) Luminance level...
- Page 141 ∫ Playback indications ∫ Indication of connection to the external media device Example: Display in English TC 00:00:00:00 Playback of the external media No.0010 50.00i device 107) ∫ Indication of connection to other devices Accessing the card 101) ICONS 15:30 15 11 2016 ∫...
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Page 142: Messages
Display Messages Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text. During recording/playback Display Description Behavior and cause CHECK CARD. The SD card is not supported by this ≥ Check the SD card. unit. THIS CARD CANNOT This is displayed when the SD card ≥... - Page 143 Display Description Behavior and cause ERROR This is displayed when the ≥ Check the SD card. - UNABLE TO REPAIR management information cannot be DATA. recovered. CANNOT USE SD CARD This is displayed when the ≥ The operation will stop. IN VIDEO MODE, management information cannot be ≥...
- Page 144 During thumbnail and menu operation Display Description Behavior and cause NO DATA. There are no scenes in the ≥ Select a recording mode option currently selected recording or recording format option mode option and recording containing recorded scenes. format option. CANNOT DELETE.
- Page 145 During USB Device mode Display Description Behavior and cause DISCONNECT USB An error has occurred while ≥ Check the SD card. CABLE. accessing the SD card, or the ≥ Check to see if the OS is OS is not supported. supported.
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Page 146: Warning Indications
Display Warning Indications When an error is detected immediately after this unit is turned on or while it is being operated, the status indicator and on-screen displays inform you of the error. Status indicator It flashes once per second. On-screen display A reference signal error or Meaning of the warning System error... - Page 147 Status indicator On-screen display ] is displayed. An SD card error has occurred during Card error Meaning of the warning recording or playback. Recording/playback The operation stops. Solution Replace the SD card. Status indicator The message [CHANGE THE On-screen display BATTERY.] is displayed and flashes red.
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Page 148: Others
Others Troubleshooting ∫ It is not a malfunction in following cases The lens, the viewfinder or ≥ This is due to condensation. This is not a malfunction. Please LCD monitor fog up. refer to page 8. A clicking sound is heard ≥... - Page 149 Indication Problem Check points Function display ≥ [CARD & BATTERY] or [OTHER DISPLAY] of the (Remaining Display, [DISP SETUP] is [OFF]. 131) Counter Display, etc.) is ≥ Touch the icon to switch the counter display. COUNT not displayed. Recording Problem Check points The unit arbitrarily stops ≥...
- Page 150 Playback Problem Check points Scenes/still pictures ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed cannot be played back. cannot be played back. ≥ In most cases, is displayed for the following scenes: j Scenes recorded with another device or edited with editing software j Scenes with damaged data ≥...
- Page 151 With a PC Problem Check points When connected by the ≥ After re-inserting the SD card into the unit, reconnect the USB USB Cable, this unit is not Cable. detected by the PC. ≥ Select another USB terminal on the PC. ≥...
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Page 152: About Recovery
About recovery If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear and a repair is performed. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.) is displayed when abnormal management information is detected when the scenes are ≥ displayed in thumbnail. ≥... -
Page 153: About Copyright
∫ Licenses ≥ SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. ≥ “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive” and the “AVCHD Progressive” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. - Page 154 Operating Instructions (PDF format). At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL V2.0 or LGPL V2.1, as well as the respective...
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Page 155: Recording Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Others Recording functions that cannot be used simultaneously Due to the specifications of this unit, depending on the recording function being used, it is not possible to use or select certain other recording functions. ≥ “ ± ”: Available; “ s ”: Not available* * “Not available”... -
Page 156: Recording Modes/Approximate Recordable Time
Others Recording modes/approximate recordable time ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording. ≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “min” for minute and “s” for second. ≥... -
Page 157: Approximate Number Of Recordable Pictures
Others Approximate number of recordable pictures ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated number is the approximate number of recordable pictures. Memory Card Picture size Aspect ratio 4 GB 16 GB 64 GB 1920k1080 3200 12500 52000... -
Page 158: Specification
Others Specification High Definition Video Camera Recording media: Power source: SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)/ DC 7.2 V (When using battery) SDXC Memory Card (48 GB to 128 GB); DC 12 V (When using AC adaptor) UHS-I supported Power consumption: Refer to page for details on SD cards usable... - Page 159 Level Shot Function: Dimensions: [ON]/[OFF] 170 mm (W)k170 mm (H)k335 mm (D) (including lens hood and eye cup) Monitor: 7.5 cm (3z) wide LCD monitor Mass: (Approx. 460 K dots) Approx. 1500 [without battery (supplied) and an SD card Viewfinder: (optional)] 0.6 cm (0.24z) wide EVF (Approx.
- Page 160 Panasonic Corporation Web site: http://www.panasonic.com...