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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
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Operating Instructions
SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera
Model No.
SDR-H40P/PC
LSQT1337 A
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. For USA 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 Operating Instructions... -
Page 2: Things You Should Know
Things You Should Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the right. - Page 3 Model No.: SDR-H40P Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC 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.
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Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
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 reference. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. - Page 5 Precautions USE & LOCATION WARNING ≥ 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...
- Page 6 Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) ≥ Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. ≥ Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. ≥ Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. ≥...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Accessories... 9 Features... 10 Quick Guide... 11 Preparation Before using [1] Parts identification and handling ... 14 [2] Power supply ... 18 Charging the battery ... 18 Inserting the battery... 19 Charging time and recordable time ... 20 Connecting to the AC outlet... 21 [3] About HDD and SD cards ... - Page 8 With other products [1] Playback on TV ... 72 [2] With a DVD burner... 73 Connecting this unit to the DVD burner ... 74 DVD COPY function ... 75 FAVOURITE SCENES function ... 76 Notes for copying data to discs using the DVD burner...
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Page 9: Accessories
Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Battery pack VW-VBG070A AC adaptor VSK0697 AC cable K2CA2CA00029 or K2CA2CA00025 DC cable K2GJ2DC00021 AV cable K2KZ9CB00002 USB cable K1HA05CD0017 CD-ROM LSFT0757 LSQT1337... -
Page 10: Features
Features Extended recording! Since motion pictures are recorded on the HDD in this unit, it is possible to record images for many hours without changing the media, such as tapes and discs. It is also possible to record motion pictures and still pictures on an SD card. -
Page 11: Quick Guide
Quick Guide ∫ Charging the battery Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet. Insert the battery into the battery charger by aligning the arrows. ∫ Inserting the battery Insert the battery until it clicks while paying attention to the direction of the battery. -
Page 12: Recording Still Pictures
∫ Recording motion pictures ≥ Rotate the mode dial to select Press the MENU button, then select [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] to select the recording destination and press the joystick. Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording. -
Page 13: 14 Before Using
Preparation Recording Playback With a PC Others 14 Before using 27 Setup LSQT1337... -
Page 14: Parts Identification And Handling
Parts identification and Before using handling Open/close switch for the lens cover Auto button [AUTO] (l 34) Manual button [MANUAL AF/MF] (l 48) Speaker When recording: Zoom lever [W/T] (l 40) When playing back: Volume lever [sVOLr] (l 55) LCD monitor open part LCD monitor Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright... -
Page 15: Lcd Monitor
LCD monitor Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow with your fingers. ≥ It can open up to 90o. ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction. ≥... - Page 16 15 Image stabilizer button [ 16 Power LCD plus button [POWER LCD PLUS] (l 32) 17 DVD COPY button [DVD COPY] (l 93) 18 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] (l 25, 90) 19 Status indicator (l 27) 20 Mode dial (l 27) 21 Joystick 22 Recording start/stop button (l 35, 38) 23 Menu button [MENU] (l 28)
- Page 17 28 SD card slot (l 26) 29 Tripod receptacle 30 Battery holder (l 19, 21) 31 Battery release lever [BATTERY] (l 19, 21) Tripod receptacle This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional tripod. ≥ When the tripod is used, the SD card slot cover cannot be opened.
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Page 18: Power Supply
≥ In order to safely use the unit we recommend that you use genuine Panasonic batteries which have been subject to our quality control process. -
Page 19: Inserting The Battery
Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet. Insert the battery on the battery charger by aligning the arrows. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (l 9, 20, 118) ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. -
Page 20: Charging Time And Recordable Time
Charging time and recordable time ∫ Charging time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60% Battery model number Supplied battery VW-VBG130 (optional) VW-VBG260 (optional) VW-VBG6 (optional) ≥ If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 oC (77 oF), the charging time will become longer. ∫... -
Page 21: Connecting To The Ac Outlet
Connecting to the AC outlet Important: While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge. Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet. Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor. -
Page 22: About Hdd And Sd Cards
About HDD and SD cards Before using This unit can be used for recording motion pictures and still pictures to the internal HDD and an SD card. (Hard Disk Drive) Display on the screen Indication in these instructions Capacity Functions Recording motion pictures Recording still... -
Page 23: About Sd Cards
SD card. (l 71) ≥ We recommend that you use a Panasonic brand SD card. ≥ When using an SD card on which data has been written many times, the remaining time left for recording may be reduced. - Page 24 We recommend using SD cards conforming to Class 2 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating or the following SD cards made by Panasonic for motion picture recording. (If another kind of SD card is used, the recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording.)
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Page 25: Hdd Handling
To dispose of this unit, the physical destruction is recommended. ∫ 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. -
Page 26: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card
Inserting/removing an SD Before using card Caution: If the SD card is inserted or removed while the power is on, this unit may malfunction or the data recorded on the SD card may be lost. Rotate the mode dial to OFF. ≥... -
Page 27: Setup
Turning the unit on/off Setup Selecting a mode Rotate the mode dial to switch to recording, playback or power OFF. While pressing the lock release button, set the mode dial to to turn on the power. The status indicator lights and the power turns ≥... -
Page 28: Using The Menu Screen
Using the menu screen Setup Press the MENU button. The menu displayed differs depending on the position of the mode dial. Select the desired top menu, then move the joystick right or press the joystick. Select the submenu item, then move the joystick right or press the joystick. -
Page 29: Language Selection
Language selection You can select the language displayed on the screen. Press the MENU button, then select [LANGUAGE] and press the joystick. Select [English] and press the joystick. Menu list Motion picture recording menus ∫ [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] (l 49) [GUIDE LINES] (l 47) [REC MODE] (l 37) [ASPECT] (l 47) -
Page 30: Still Picture Playback Menus
[DEMO MODE] ≥ [OFF] ≥ [ON] This setting is used to start the unit demonstration. (Only when using the AC adaptor and the mode dial is at the If you set this to [ON] without inserting an SD card, this unit is automatically set to the demonstration mode for introducing its functions. -
Page 31: Setting Date And Time
Setting date and time Setup When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear. Select [YES] and press the joystick. Perform steps 2 and 3 below to set the date and time. ¬... -
Page 32: Adjusting Lcd Monitor
Adjusting LCD monitor Setup ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. Adjusting the brightness and color level Select the menu. (l 28) [SETUP] # [LCD SET] # [YES] Select the item and then adjust the settings with the joystick. [BRIGHTNESS]: Brightness of the LCD monitor [COLOR]:... -
Page 33: Recording (Basic)
Preparation Recording Playback With a PC Others 34 Recording (Basic) 43 Recording (Advanced) LSQT1337... -
Page 34: Before Recording
Before recording Recording (Basic) Basic camera positioning ∫ About auto mode Press the AUTO button, color balance (white balance) and focusing will be adjusted automatically. (The auto mode icon [ ] appears.) AUTO jAuto white balance (l 112) jAuto focusing (l 112) LSQT1337 1 Hold the camera with both hands. -
Page 35: Recording Motion Pictures
Recording motion pictures Recording (Basic) ≥ Open the lens cover before turning the unit on. Rotate the mode dial to select and open the LCD monitor. Select the recording destination by the menu. (l 28) [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. -
Page 36: Audio Recording Modes
∫ Screen indications 0h00m10s 0h00m10s 0h00m10s R 12h45m R 12h45m R 12h45m A Recording mode B Selected recording destination C Remaining time left for recording When the remaining time is less than 1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes red. D Recording time elapsed Each time the unit enters the recording pause mode, the counter display will be reset to “0h00m00s”. -
Page 37: Recording Modes And Recordable Time
Recording modes and recordable time To change the picture quality of the motion picture Select the menu. (l 28) [BASIC] # [REC MODE] # desired setting ∫ HDD (High quality) Capacity 40 GB Image quality ∫ SD card (High quality) Capacity 256 MB 512 MB... -
Page 38: Recording Still Pictures
Recording still pictures Recording (Basic) ≥ Open the lens cover before turning the unit on. Rotate the mode dial to select and open the LCD monitor. Select the recording destination by the menu. (l 28) [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] Press the recording start/stop button. -
Page 39: Number Of Pixels And Picture Quality
Recording with a shutter sound effect Select the menu. (l 28) [ADVANCED] # [SHTR EFFECT] # [ON] ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. Number of pixels and picture quality ∫ [PICTURE SIZE] Select the menu. (l 28) [BASIC] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting Icon Aspect... -
Page 40: Recording Functions
Recording functions Recording (Basic) Zoom in/out function You can zoom in up to 42x optically. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Move the zoom lever. T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved. -
Page 41: Recording Yourself
To use the zoom microphone function The zoom microphone is linked to the zooming operation so that far-away sounds with a tele- shot and close-up sounds with a wide-angle shot are recorded more clearly. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Select the menu. -
Page 42: Quick Start
Quick start This unit will resume recording/pause mode about 1.7 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened. ≥ When in quick start standby mode about 60% of the power used in recording pause mode is being consumed, so the recording time will be reduced. -
Page 43: Recording Functions Of Operation Icons
Recording functions of Recording (Advanced) operation icons Set the recording functions by selecting the operation icons to add different effects to the recorded images. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Press the joystick, and icons will be displayed on the screen. ≥... -
Page 44: Operation Icons
Operation icons Backlight compensation/Fade/Help mode/MagicPix/Soft skin mode/Self-timer Video recording mode Backlight compensation 1/2 NEXT 1/2 1/2 NEXT NEXT MagicPix 2/2 2/2 NEXT 2/2 NEXT NEXT ≥ The shaded operation icons are not displayed while recording. ≥ If you turn off the power or operate the mode dial, the backlight compensation and the MagicPix functions are canceled. -
Page 45: Help Mode
Function Backlight compensation Fade Help mode EXIT EXIT EXIT 1/2 NEXT 1/2 1/2 NEXT NEXT MagicPix Soft skin mode Ø Self-timer Effect This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject. When you start recording, the image/audio gradually appears. - Page 46 Fade: ≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white). Help mode: ≥ When the help mode is used, functions cannot be set. ≥ When the help mode is used, motion pictures and still pictures cannot be recorded. MagicPix: ≥...
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Page 47: Recording Functions Of Menus
Recording functions of Recording (Advanced) menus Menus Guideline/Aspect ratio/Wind noise reduction/Auto slow shutter ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Function Guideline function You can check if the image is level while recording by using the guidelines displayed on the screen. Select the menu. -
Page 48: Manual Recording Functions
Manual recording functions Recording (Advanced) 3/3 3/3 NEXT 3/3 NEXT NEXT 4/4 NEXT 4/4 4/4 NEXT NEXT ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Press the MANUAL AF/MF button. LSQT1337 MANUAL AF/MF Each time you press the MANUAL AF/MF button: 1 Manual mode The icon shown in the illustration appears. -
Page 49: Scene Mode
Scene mode When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. Select the manual mode. (l 48) Select the menu. (l 28) [BASIC] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting Icon Mode/Recording conditions Sports To record sports scenes or scenes where there are quick motions Portrait... -
Page 50: Manual Focus Adjustment
Manual focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus. Select the manual focus mode. (l 48) Bring the subject into focus with the joystick. 4/4 4/4 NEXT 4/4 NEXT NEXT To restore to the automatic adjustment Press the MANUAL AF/MF button again. - Page 51 To set the white balance manually Select [ ] with the joystick, and fill the screen with a white subject. BACK BACK BACK BACK Select [ ] with the joystick. BACK BACK BACK When the [ ] display stops flashing, the setting is complete.
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Page 52: Manual Shutter Speed/Aperture Adjustment
Manual shutter speed/ aperture adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Aperture: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. Select the manual mode. (l 48) Select [ ] or [ ] with the joystick. 3/3 NEXT 3/3 3/3 NEXT NEXT... - Page 53 Preparation Recording Playback With a PC Others 54 Playback 59 Editing 71 Media management 72 With other products LSQT1337...
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Page 54: Motion Picture Playback
Motion picture playback Playback Rotate the mode dial to select Select the playback medium by the menu. (l 28) [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] Select the scene to be played back, then press the joystick. A Scene number (Page number: When ] is selected.) The selected scene is played back, and the operation icon is automatically displayed on the... -
Page 55: During Playback
≥ Sound will be heard only during normal playback. ≥ When the amount of time recorded on the scene is too short, playback may not be possible. ≥ When a scene is displayed as [ thumbnail display, playback is not possible. ≥... -
Page 56: Playing Back A Playlist
Playing back motion pictures by date Scenes recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. Select (BY DATE), then press the joystick. Select the playback date, then press the joystick. (When playing back motion pictures on the HDD) (When playing back motion pictures on the SD card) Select the scene to be played... -
Page 57: Still Picture Playback
Still picture playback Playback Rotate the mode dial to select Select the playback medium by the menu. (l 28) [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] Select the file to be played back, then press the joystick. A File number (Page number: When [ ] is selected.) ≥... - Page 58 ∫ About still picture compatibility ≥ 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). ≥ The file format supported by this unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted files will be played back.) ≥...
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Page 59: Editing
Deleting scenes/files Editing Important: The deleted scenes/files cannot be restored. ¬ Deleting motion picture scenes: Rotate the mode dial to select ¬ Deleting still picture files: Rotate the mode dial to select ¬ Select [HDD] or [SD CARD] in [MEDIA SELECT]. ≥... -
Page 60: Press The Button
≥ To unselect the scene/file, press the joystick again. ≥ Up to 50 scenes/files can be selected to be deleted. (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2) Press the button. When the confirmation message appears Select [YES], then press the joystick. -
Page 61: Editing Scenes
Editing scenes Editing ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Function Locking motion pictures [HDD] [SD] This is for preventing motion picture scenes from being deleted by mistake. (However, please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data on the medium will be erased.) Operating method... -
Page 62: Dividing A Scene To Delete
Function Dividing a scene to delete [HDD] This divides the recorded scenes in two and deletes the front half or back half. LSQT1337 Operating method ¬ Select [HDD] in [MEDIA SELECT]. Select the menu. (l 28) [EDIT SCENE] # [SPLIT&DELETE] # [YES] Select the scene to be divided, then press the joystick. - Page 63 Function Dividing a scene to delete (Continued) ≥ When [NO] is selected, the confirmation message appears. When you stop the playback, the confirmation message appears. To continue dividing and deleting other scenes Repeat steps 2 to 6. To complete editing Press the MENU button.
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Page 64: Using Playlists
Using playlists Editing You can create a playlist by gathering your favorite recorded scenes. Since the playlist is not created by copying data, playlists consume a very small amount of HDD space. ≥ When you create or delete playlists, the original scenes will not be modified. Editing scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes. -
Page 65: Editing A Playlist
Select the scene to be added to the playlist, then press the joystick. Editing a playlist Editing scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select ¬ Select [HDD] in [MEDIA SELECT]. Select (PLAYLIST), then press the joystick. -
Page 66: Adding Scenes To Playlist
Function Adding scenes to playlist Scenes can be added to the created playlist. Moving scenes within a playlist It is possible to change the sequence of scenes in the playlist by moving them to another position. LSQT1337 Operating method Select the menu. (l 28) [EDIT] # [ADD] # [YES] The following steps are the same as steps 3 to 5 in “Creating a new playlist”. -
Page 67: Editing Still Pictures
Editing still pictures Editing ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Function Locking still pictures [HDD] [SD] This is for preventing still picture files from being deleted by mistake. (However, please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data on the medium will be erased.) Operating method... -
Page 68: Dpof Setting
Function DPOF setting [SD] This is for writing the print data on selected still pictures. ∫ What is DPOF? DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a format which allows the user of a digital camera to define which captured images on the SD card are to be printed, together with information on the number of copies they... - Page 69 Function Copying still picture files [HDD] [SD] This is for copying still picture files from the HDD to an SD card or vice versa. ≥ When [ALL] is selected, all still picture files in the HDD or SD card The selected file is encircled by a red frame. ≥...
- Page 70 Function Copying still picture files (Continued) LSQT1337 Operating method (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 3) To continue copying other files Repeat steps 4 to 6. To cancel copying halfway Press the MENU button. To complete editing Press the MENU button. ≥...
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Page 71: Media Management
HDD and SD card Media management management Formatting HDD This is for initializing HDD. Please be aware that if the HDD is formatted, then all the data recorded on the HDD will be erased. Store important data on a PC, etc. ¬... -
Page 72: With Other Products
Playback on TV With other products The motion pictures and still pictures recorded by this unit can be played back on a TV. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. ≥ If you have a TV with an SD card slot, the motion pictures and still pictures recorded on an SD card may be played back on the TV. -
Page 73: With A Dvd Burner
With a DVD burner With other products It is possible to copy images that have been recorded on this unit to discs by connecting the optional DVD burner. The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. (l 79) Device capable of copying images to discs by connecting to this unit sDVD burner/VW-BN1 ≥... -
Page 74: Connecting This Unit To The Dvd Burner
Connecting this unit to the DVD burner Connect this unit to the DVD burner to copy data to discs or play back motion pictures or still pictures that were copied to a disc. A Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with the DVD burner) B DVD burner (optional) ≥... -
Page 75: Dvd Copy Function
DVD COPY function Images recorded on this unit can be backed up to discs. Copied information is recorded in the motion picture scenes that are copied to a disc using the DVD COPY function. It is possible to write only scenes that are added after copying or delete the copied scenes as a group. -
Page 76: Favourite Scenes Function
FAVOURITE SCENES function It is possible to select motion picture scenes recorded on this unit and record them on a single DVD disc, as well as copy scenes by selecting the recording date. It is also possible to copy playlists created on the HDD to DVD discs. ¬... - Page 77 4 Selecting the scenes by date to copy to discs Scenes recorded with this unit are selectively copied by date to DVD discs. Select menus with the following procedures. [BURN DISC] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] # [VIDEO] # [FAVOURITE SCENES] # [SELECT DATE] ≥...
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Page 78: Notes For Copying Data To Discs Using The Dvd Burner
Notes for copying data to discs using the DVD burner When deleting data on the media after making a copy, be sure to play back the discs to check that they have been copied correctly before deleting. (l 79) ≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable while copying. -
Page 79: Playing Back A Disc Inserted In The Dvd Burner
Playing back a disc inserted in the DVD burner You can play back the motion pictures or the still pictures copied to a disc. Connect this unit to the DVD burner. (l 74) Select [PLAY DISC], then press the joystick. ≥... -
Page 80: With Other Video Devices
With other video devices With other products Recording (dubbing) images onto other video devices You can create a playlist by gathering the scenes on the HDD that you want to record (dub), then record (dub) only the scenes in this playlist to other devices. -
Page 81: With A Printer (Pictbridge)
With a printer (PictBridge) With other products To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer.) ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. Connect this unit to a printer. - Page 82 Select the paper size setting on [PAPER SIZE], then press the joystick. [STANDARD]: Size specific to the printer [4x5 INCH]: L size [5x7 INCH]: 2L size [4x6 INCH]: Postcard size [A4]: A4 size ≥ You cannot set paper sizes not supported on the printer.
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Preparation Recording Playback With a PC Others 84 Before using 88 Setup 92 Using software 94 Using a Macintosh LSQT1337... -
Page 84: Adobe Reader
What you can do with a PC Before using When you have installed VideoCam Suite from the supplied CD-ROM and connected your PC to the unit, you can perform the operations described below. A Play back images recorded by this unit on a PC. B Copy images recorded by this unit onto the PC hard disk. -
Page 85: Videocam Suite
Operating environment Before using ≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. ≥ When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables, proper operation is not guaranteed. ≥... - Page 86 ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used. ≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only. ≥ This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98/98SE, Windows Me and Windows NT.
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Page 87: End User License Agreement
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 Software Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. -
Page 88: Setup
Installation Setup When installing the software, log on to your PC as the Administrator (or with a user name with equivalent authorization) or with the user name for a standard user account. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.) ≥... -
Page 89: Uninstalling The Software
Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], then click [Finish]. The PC must be rebooted for the application to work. ≥ Depending on the operating environment, you may be required to install DirectX 9.0c. If so, click [Yes], and install it. If you install the software on a PC that is not compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the PC may not work properly. -
Page 90: Connection And Recognition
Connection and recognition Setup After the software is installed, the unit must be connected to the PC and be correctly recognized by the ≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC. ¬ Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and turn on the unit. Connect this unit to a PC. -
Page 91: To Disconnect Usb Cable Safely
When accessing the card ≥ Windows Vista: ≥ Windows XP: ≥ Windows 2000: ∫ Example folder structure SD card ≥ SD-Video format motion pictures are stored in the [PRG¢¢¢] folder. (“¢¢¢” denotes base-16 (hexadecimal) characters from 001 to FFF.) ≥ Up to 99 files can be recorded in the [PRG¢¢¢] folder. -
Page 92: Using Software
≥ When using VideoCam Suite, log on to your PC as Administrator (or with a login name equally authorized). If you log on with a login name other than Administrator, the software cannot be used. Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [Panasonic] # [VideoCam Suite 1.0] # [VideoCam Suite]. -
Page 93: Dvd Copy Function
DVD COPY function When VideoCam Suite is used, you can easily create DVD-Video discs by pressing the unit’s DVD COPY button. Among the motion pictures recorded on the unit’s HDD, those scenes which have not yet been copied to the DVD using this function will be automatically identified and written onto the DVD. -
Page 94: Using A Macintosh
If using a Macintosh Using a Macintosh ∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) Personal computer Interface ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used. ≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS. ≥... -
Page 95: Others
Preparation Recording Playback With a PC Others 96 Indications 101 Helpful hints LSQT1337... -
Page 96: Recording Indications
Indications Indications ∫ Media indications HDD is selected SD card is selected ∫ Recording indications Motion picture recording 0h00m00s R 0h30m 1/100 OPEN NOV.15.2008 12:34 PM Still picture recording R 10000 1/100 OPEN NOV.15.2008 12:34 PM Remaining battery power (l 20) R 0h30m Remaining time for recording 0h00m00s... -
Page 97: Playback Indications
∫ Playback indications Motion picture playback Still picture playback Playback (l 54) Pause (l 54) Fast forward/rewind (l 55) Last/first scene paused Skip playback (l 54) Slow-motion playback (l 55) Frame-by-frame playback ;1/2; (l 55) 0h00m00s Motion picture playback time Play mode (l 56) All scenes on the media displayed... - Page 98 ∫ Indications when other products are connected The DVD burner is connected When the [BURN DISC] menu is selected When the [PLAY DISC] menu is selected Disc type (l 73) DVD-RAM disc DVD-RW disc DVD-R disc DVD-R DL disc CD-RW disc CD-R disc When a printer compatible with PictBridge is connected (l 81)
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Page 99: Messages
SD card to a PC, etc. before formatting the SD card. ≥ When using any other card Use a Panasonic SD card or another SD card which can be used to record motion pictures. (l 24) THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED. -
Page 100: About Recovery
CANNOT OPERATE DUE TO LOW TEMPERATURE. The internal temperature of this unit is extremely low so it cannot be operated. If “Please Wait.” appears after this message, wait a while without turning the unit off. It may take time until the unit can be used. PUSH THE RESET SWITCH. -
Page 101: Helpful Hints
Functions that cannot be used Helpful hints simultaneously Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s specifications. The table below shows examples of functions restricted by various conditions. Functions Digital zoom Fade MagicPix Backlight compensation Soft skin mode (Set and cancel) Help mode... -
Page 102: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions Helpful hints What kind of cards can be used on this unit? SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards can be used. (l 22) To record motion pictures, we recommend using SD cards from 256 MB to 8 GB that conform to Class 2 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating. -
Page 103: With A Pc
∫ With a PC Can I write data from a PC onto the unit’s HDD or SD card? No, you cannot. This unit’s USB terminal is read only. Is playback and editing possible on a PC? Use VideoCam Suite. Can I use the DVD COPY function to copy motion pictures recorded on SD cards onto DVD discs as well? No, you cannot. -
Page 104: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Helpful hints Problem This unit cannot be turned on. This unit does not stay on long enough. Battery runs down quickly. This unit is turned off automatically. This unit cannot be operated though it is turned on. This unit does not operate normally. - Page 105 Problem A function indication such as the remaining time indication or the elapsed time indication is not shown. Recording does not start although power is supplied to this unit. Recording starts but stops immediately. The playback picture breaks up for a moment. The operation arbitrarily stops.
- Page 106 Problem “CHECK THE LENS COVER.” is displayed. Sound is not played back from the built-in speaker of this unit. Although this unit is correctly connected to a TV, playback images cannot be seen. The playback images are squeezed horizontally. Scenes or files cannot be deleted or edited.
- Page 107 Problem “PUSH THE RESET SWITCH.” is displayed. When the SD card is inserted in this unit, it is not recognized. When the SD card is inserted in another device, it is not recognized. Check points ≥ The unit has automatically detected an error. Remove the SD card then press the RESET button to restart the unit.
- Page 108 With other products Problem The sound does not play back properly when a DVD disc that has been copied using the DVD burner is played back. With a PC Problem When connected by the USB cable, this unit is not detected by the PC.
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Page 109: Cautions For Use
Cautions for use About this unit ≥ The unit and SD card become warm after long operation, but this is not a malfunction. Keep the SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). -
Page 110: About The Ac Adaptor
When you are not going to use the unit for an extended time ≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet, it is recommended that you place a desiccant (silica gel) in with it. About the battery The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. -
Page 111: About Condensation
Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 123,000 pixels. The result is more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. -
Page 112: Explanation Of Terms
Explanation of terms Automatic white balance White balance adjustment recognizes the color of light and adjusts so the white color will become a purer white. The unit determines the hue of light that comes through the lens and white balance sensor, thereby judging the recording condition, and selects the closest hue setting. - Page 113 Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects Since whatever is shiny or glistens is brought into focus, it is hard to focus on the subject to be recorded. The focus may become blurry when recording subjects at the beach, at night views or in scenes involving fireworks or special lights.
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Page 114: Specifications
Specifications SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: Signal system Recording format Image sensor Lens Zoom Monitor Microphone Speaker Standard illumination Minimum required illumination Video output level Audio output level (Line) Dimensions (excluding the projecting parts) Mass (Weight) (without battery) - Page 115 Motion pictures Recording media SD Memory Card (removable type): 32 MB FAT16 format corresponding) SDHC Memory Card (removable type): 4 GB/8 GB (FAT32 format corresponding) HDD (fixed type): 40 GB Compression MPEG-2 Recording mode and XP: 10 Mbps (VBR) transfer rate SP: 5 Mbps (VBR) LP: 2.5 Mbps (VBR) Recordable time...
- Page 116 Still pictures Recording media Compression Picture size Number of recordable pictures * The 40 GB hard drive utilizes a portion of the storage space for formatting, file management and other purposes. 40 GB is 40,000,000,000 bytes. Usable capacity will be less. AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source:...
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Page 117: Number Of Recordable Pictures On The Hdd Or An Sd Card
Number of recordable pictures on the HDD or an SD card Picture size Picture quality 40 GB [HDD] 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB [SD] 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB ≥... -
Page 118: Optional Accessories
Optional accessories Accessory No. VW-AD21PP-K* VW-VBG130* VW-VBG260* VW-VBG6* VW-VH04 RP-SDR01GU1A RP-SDR512U1A RP-SDR256U1A RP-SDM04GU1K RP-SDM02GU1A RP-SDV08GU1K RP-SDV04GU1K RP-SDV02GU1A RP-SDV01GU1A VW-BN1 *1 The supplied DC cables cannot be used on this unit. *2 Please refer to page 20 about the battery charging time and available recording time. *3 The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary. -
Page 119: Accessory Order Form (For Usa Customers)
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories. P rice Each Quantity Your State &... -
Page 120: Request For Service Notice (Usa Only)
Request for Service Notice: Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center LSQT1337 • Please include your proof of purchase. (Failure to do so will delay your repair.) •... -
Page 121: Limited Warranty (For Usa Customers)
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively 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... -
Page 122: Customer Services Directory
1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855 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... -
Page 123: Warranty (For Canadian Customers)
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase. -
Page 124: Index
Index ∫ A AC adaptor ....18, 21, 110 Aperture ......52 Aspect ratio . - Page 125 ∫ S Scene mode ......49 SD card ......22, 26 Self-recording .
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Page 126: Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Española Para El Uso Rápido
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápido ∫ Carga de la batería Conecte el cable de CA al adaptador de CA y a la toma de CA. Inserte la batería en el cargador de baterías alineando las flechas. ∫... -
Page 127: Grabación De Imágenes Fijas
∫ Grabación de imágenes fijas ≥ Gire el selector de modo para seleccionar Pulse el botón MENU, luego seleccione [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] o [SD CARD] para seleccionar el destino de grabación y pulse el joystick. Pulse el botón de inicio/detención de la grabación para empezar la grabación. - Page 128 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3...
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