Brochure
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...Blur-free zooming and shooting on shooting, without worrying about battery reserves. *Continuous recording time. Manual Focus, Manual Iris, Manual Shutter Speed, Manual White Balance and On-Screen Assist Functions (Zebra Pattern/Luminance Level/Histogram). Lock button on shooting, without worrying about battery reserves. Long Life 4 hours and 35 minutes* Battery Included (approx.) For long events, this lets you natural sounds with PC applications and rapid data transfer. Operation is particularly helpful for exceptional atmosphere. SD Memory Card Recording This camera records on...
...Blur-free zooming and shooting on shooting, without worrying about battery reserves. *Continuous recording time. Manual Focus, Manual Iris, Manual Shutter Speed, Manual White Balance and On-Screen Assist Functions (Zebra Pattern/Luminance Level/Histogram). Lock button on shooting, without worrying about battery reserves. Long Life 4 hours and 35 minutes* Battery Included (approx.) For long events, this lets you natural sounds with PC applications and rapid data transfer. Operation is particularly helpful for exceptional atmosphere. SD Memory Card Recording This camera records on...
Brochure
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...;Panasonic will also in the U.S. Still Image: 1/2 sec. Specifications are subject to a network, any part of the software applications supplied with a zoom microphone function) Speaker: 1 round speaker, dynamic type Media Remaining Indication: √ [OTHER] Interfaces: Standard Accessories: HDMI / USB 2.0 Hi-Speed / AV / Video Component AC Adaptor, AC Cable, DC Cable, Rechargeable Battery Pack VW-VBG260 (2,640/2,500 (typ./min.) mAh, Lithium-Ion), AV Cable, Video Component Cable, USB Cable, Shoulder Strap, Lens...
...;Panasonic will also in the U.S. Still Image: 1/2 sec. Specifications are subject to a network, any part of the software applications supplied with a zoom microphone function) Speaker: 1 round speaker, dynamic type Media Remaining Indication: √ [OTHER] Interfaces: Standard Accessories: HDMI / USB 2.0 Hi-Speed / AV / Video Component AC Adaptor, AC Cable, DC Cable, Rechargeable Battery Pack VW-VBG260 (2,640/2,500 (typ./min.) mAh, Lithium-Ion), AV Cable, Video Component Cable, USB Cable, Shoulder Strap, Lens...
Operating Instructions
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... [3] Power LCD 48 [4] Recording functions of operation icons 49 Operation icons 49 [5] Recording functions of menus 53 [6] Manual recording 63 White balance 64 Manual shutter speed/ iris adjustment 65 [7] Recording with manual focus .... 66 Playback (Advanced) [1] Playback Operations 67 Motion picture playback using operation icon 67 Creating still picture from motion picture 68 Time frame index 69 Repeat playback 69 Resuming the previous playback 70 [2] Various playback functions ...... 71 Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date 71 Changing the playback settings and...
... [3] Power LCD 48 [4] Recording functions of operation icons 49 Operation icons 49 [5] Recording functions of menus 53 [6] Manual recording 63 White balance 64 Manual shutter speed/ iris adjustment 65 [7] Recording with manual focus .... 66 Playback (Advanced) [1] Playback Operations 67 Motion picture playback using operation icon 67 Creating still picture from motion picture 68 Time frame index 69 Repeat playback 69 Resuming the previous playback 70 [2] Various playback functions ...... 71 Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date 71 Changing the playback settings and...
Operating Instructions
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... Control 82 Copy/Dubbing With this unit/other products [1] Dubbing images onto other video devices 85 With a PC With a PC [1] Connecting to a PC (for non-linear editing/file transfer 86 Operating environment (mass storage 86 Connecting to a PC 88 About the PC display 89 Others Indications [1] Indications 90 [2] Messages 92 About recovery 92 Troubleshooting 93 Cautions for use 99 About copyright 104 Recording modes/approximate recordable time 105...
... Control 82 Copy/Dubbing With this unit/other products [1] Dubbing images onto other video devices 85 With a PC With a PC [1] Connecting to a PC (for non-linear editing/file transfer 86 Operating environment (mass storage 86 Connecting to a PC 88 About the PC display 89 Others Indications [1] Indications 90 [2] Messages 92 About recovery 92 Troubleshooting 93 Cautions for use 99 About copyright 104 Recording modes/approximate recordable time 105...
Operating Instructions
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... battery pack. Charging the battery When this function cannot be used . Remove the DC cable from the AC adaptor. The dedicated battery (VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6) supports this unit. Please be advised that we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used ). Charge the battery before using this function. To ensure that safe products are used safely. Preparation Setup 1 Power supply ∫ About batteries that you can use...
... battery pack. Charging the battery When this function cannot be used . Remove the DC cable from the AC adaptor. The dedicated battery (VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6) supports this unit. Please be advised that we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used ). Charge the battery before using this function. To ensure that safe products are used safely. Preparation Setup 1 Power supply ∫ About batteries that you can use...
Operating Instructions
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... than 3 minutes remaining, then will flash. ≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining battery capacity will not be shown. 19 VQT3Q78 Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity] Charging time Recording mode Maximum continuously recordable time Actual recordable time Supplied battery/ VW-VBG260 (optional) [7.2 V/ 2640/2500...
... than 3 minutes remaining, then will flash. ≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining battery capacity will not be shown. 19 VQT3Q78 Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity] Charging time Recording mode Maximum continuously recordable time Actual recordable time Supplied battery/ VW-VBG260 (optional) [7.2 V/ 2640/2500...
Operating Instructions
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... the Extra optical zoom is used Recording still pictures in motion picture recording mode You can record still pictures even in motion picture recording mode. ¬ Change the mode to . ∫ About the screen indications in still picture recording MEGA 2.9M R3000 : MEGA : : : 2.9M : R3000: Still picture operation indicator (l 91) MEGA optical image stabilizer (l 32) Optical image stabilizer (l 46) Quality of still pictures (l 62) Size of still pictures (l 61) Remaining number of still pictures (Flashes in red when [0] appears.) ∫...
... the Extra optical zoom is used Recording still pictures in motion picture recording mode You can record still pictures even in motion picture recording mode. ¬ Change the mode to . ∫ About the screen indications in still picture recording MEGA 2.9M R3000 : MEGA : : : 2.9M : R3000: Still picture operation indicator (l 91) MEGA optical image stabilizer (l 32) Optical image stabilizer (l 46) Quality of still pictures (l 62) Size of still pictures (l 61) Remaining number of still pictures (Flashes in red when [0] appears.) ∫...
Operating Instructions
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... play back motion pictures recorded or created on other products, and other products may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded on this unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted files will be reset to adjust the speaker/headphone volume during motion picture playback. Similarly, when the thumbnail display is changed to 1 scene during motion picture playback, the recording date and time can be checked. ∫ Speaker/Headphone volume adjustment Operate the volume lever or the sub zoom...
... play back motion pictures recorded or created on other products, and other products may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded on this unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted files will be reset to adjust the speaker/headphone volume during motion picture playback. Similarly, when the thumbnail display is changed to 1 scene during motion picture playback, the recording date and time can be checked. ∫ Speaker/Headphone volume adjustment Operate the volume lever or the sub zoom...
Operating Instructions
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...checked. (Only when the mode is at the ) ≥ Select [EXIT] and press the button in the center to exit the message screen. ≥ Perform a physical formatting of space left on this unit to format media. The capacities of the capacity appears to be smaller. ≥ Check the remaining recordable time for [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed. [FORMAT CARD... system files, so the actual usable space is generally calculated as a PC. The card may not be used on the SD card can be disposed/ transferred. (l 102) ≥ Do not turn this unit, PCs and software are ...
...checked. (Only when the mode is at the ) ≥ Select [EXIT] and press the button in the center to exit the message screen. ≥ Perform a physical formatting of space left on this unit to format media. The capacities of the capacity appears to be smaller. ≥ Check the remaining recordable time for [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed. [FORMAT CARD... system files, so the actual usable space is generally calculated as a PC. The card may not be used on the SD card can be disposed/ transferred. (l 102) ≥ Do not turn this unit, PCs and software are ...
Operating Instructions
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... VQT3Q78 j If you change the mode. j If you remove the SD card. Fade When you start recording. j After 3 hours have passed ≥ After setting PRE-REC, if recording starts in less than 3 seconds, motion pictures taken 3 seconds before the recording start/stop button is canceled when the recording stops. ∫ To select the color for fade in/out MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOR] # [WHITE] or [BLACK] (Fade in playback mode will differ from missing...
... VQT3Q78 j If you change the mode. j If you remove the SD card. Fade When you start recording. j After 3 hours have passed ≥ After setting PRE-REC, if recording starts in less than 3 seconds, motion pictures taken 3 seconds before the recording start/stop button is canceled when the recording stops. ∫ To select the color for fade in/out MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOR] # [WHITE] or [BLACK] (Fade in playback mode will differ from missing...
Operating Instructions
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... complete the setting. Headphone volume adjustment Adjust the volume of the headphone using the cursor button right or left while recording. ≥ Press the cursor button down to adjust the volume of the headphone by using (Increase the volume)/ (Decrease the volume) while recording. (When the LCD monitor is in a bright place, the screen may focus a bit slower. Color night rec This function allows you to record color images in very low light situations. (Minimum...
... complete the setting. Headphone volume adjustment Adjust the volume of the headphone using the cursor button right or left while recording. ≥ Press the cursor button down to adjust the volume of the headphone by using (Increase the volume)/ (Decrease the volume) while recording. (When the LCD monitor is in a bright place, the screen may focus a bit slower. Color night rec This function allows you to record color images in very low light situations. (Minimum...
Operating Instructions
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...] mode), mosaic-type noise may get washed out when recorded in bright surrounding. ≥ (Night scenery/Night portrait) j The shutter speed is degraded. ≥ This function cannot be used in still picture recording mode. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting (1920k1080) (720k480) [HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE] [SA]/[SX] A Image quality prioritized B Recording time prioritized ≥ Recordable time using a tripod. [ZOOM MODE] Set the maximum zoom ratio for the motion picture recording mode. ≥ Change the mode to...
...] mode), mosaic-type noise may get washed out when recorded in bright surrounding. ≥ (Night scenery/Night portrait) j The shutter speed is degraded. ≥ This function cannot be used in still picture recording mode. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting (1920k1080) (720k480) [HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE] [SA]/[SX] A Image quality prioritized B Recording time prioritized ≥ Recordable time using a tripod. [ZOOM MODE] Set the maximum zoom ratio for the motion picture recording mode. ≥ Change the mode to...
Operating Instructions
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... for devices that follow the rules for the video you . [Digital Cinema Color] Recording motion pictures with more vivid colors, using x.v.Color™ technology. ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 63) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [Digital Cinema Color] # [ON] ≥ For more realistic colors, use an HDMI cable with a TV that supports the x.v.Color™. ≥ This function cannot be used when set to intelligent auto mode. ≥ When motion pictures recorded while this function is turned [OFF]. ≥ x.v.Color™...
... for devices that follow the rules for the video you . [Digital Cinema Color] Recording motion pictures with more vivid colors, using x.v.Color™ technology. ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 63) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [Digital Cinema Color] # [ON] ≥ For more realistic colors, use an HDMI cable with a TV that supports the x.v.Color™. ≥ This function cannot be used when set to intelligent auto mode. ≥ When motion pictures recorded while this function is turned [OFF]. ≥ x.v.Color™...
Operating Instructions
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... change between motion picture recording mode and still picture recording mode.) Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual focus mode, then slide the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to adjust the focus. 1 (When MF assist function is displayed in blue 66 VQT3Q78 B Part displayed in blue. MF F WB SHTR IRIS The in-focus area is used) Select the menu. MANUAL FOCUS A Rotate the focus ring to FOCUS. ≥ MF appears on the images actually recorded. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON] 2 Adjust the focus by rotating the focus...
... change between motion picture recording mode and still picture recording mode.) Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual focus mode, then slide the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to adjust the focus. 1 (When MF assist function is displayed in blue 66 VQT3Q78 B Part displayed in blue. MF F WB SHTR IRIS The in-focus area is used) Select the menu. MANUAL FOCUS A Rotate the focus ring to FOCUS. ≥ MF appears on the images actually recorded. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON] 2 Adjust the focus by rotating the focus...
Operating Instructions
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... [Set] has been selected for the TV to turn on this unit, the input channel on the HDMI standard. 84 VQT3Q78 In this case, use the remote control for the TV to the operating instructions of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with a cable that support on the TV. ≥ Operation is not based on the TV automatically switches to this unit's screen. Refer...
... [Set] has been selected for the TV to turn on this unit, the input channel on the HDMI standard. 84 VQT3Q78 In this case, use the remote control for the TV to the operating instructions of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with a cable that support on the TV. ≥ Operation is not based on the TV automatically switches to this unit's screen. Refer...
Operating Instructions
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... pause PRE-REC MNL PRE-REC (l 50) Manual mode (l 63) //// Intelligent auto mode (l 34) F/ F MF Operation icon is displayed/ not displayed. (l 49) Manual focus (l 66) AWB / / / / / White balance (l 64) 1/100 Shutter speed (l 65) OPEN/F2.0 Iris value (l 65) 0dB Gain value (l 65) Scene mode (l 53) +2 / +1 / -1 / A Power LCD (l 48) // / // Image stabilizer (l 46)/Optical image stabilizer lock (l 47) Zebra (l 59) Picture adjustment (l 58) Digital cinema color (l 55) Zoom microphone (l 56) Wind noise canceler (l 56) +3dB/ +6dB/ Bass setting (l 58) LOW CUT Microphone level...
... pause PRE-REC MNL PRE-REC (l 50) Manual mode (l 63) //// Intelligent auto mode (l 34) F/ F MF Operation icon is displayed/ not displayed. (l 49) Manual focus (l 66) AWB / / / / / White balance (l 64) 1/100 Shutter speed (l 65) OPEN/F2.0 Iris value (l 65) 0dB Gain value (l 65) Scene mode (l 53) +2 / +1 / -1 / A Power LCD (l 48) // / // Image stabilizer (l 46)/Optical image stabilizer lock (l 47) Zebra (l 59) Picture adjustment (l 58) Digital cinema color (l 55) Zoom microphone (l 56) Wind noise canceler (l 56) +3dB/ +6dB/ Bass setting (l 58) LOW CUT Microphone level...
Operating Instructions
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... [SETUP] is strange when recording in a place such as a gymnasium or a hall, set the white balance setting to (Manual adjustment mode). (l 64) ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are squeezed horizontally. Color balance of images is [OFF]. (l 40) ≥ Use an SD card that can be played back. ≥ Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the input used for the connection...
... [SETUP] is strange when recording in a place such as a gymnasium or a hall, set the white balance setting to (Manual adjustment mode). (l 64) ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are squeezed horizontally. Color balance of images is [OFF]. (l 40) ≥ Use an SD card that can be played back. ≥ Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the input used for the connection...
Operating Instructions
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... the power connected, and consult the dealer who you purchased this unit] ≥ Connect with a HDMI cable (optional). (l 82) ≥ Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [VIERA Link] # [ON] using the TV remote control. ≥ Check the VIERA Link setting on the connected device. ≥ Please refer to the operating instructions of the connected device. ≥ After re-inserting the SD card into the unit, reconnect the supplied USB cable...
... the power connected, and consult the dealer who you purchased this unit] ≥ Connect with a HDMI cable (optional). (l 82) ≥ Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [VIERA Link] # [ON] using the TV remote control. ≥ Check the VIERA Link setting on the connected device. ≥ Please refer to the operating instructions of the connected device. ≥ After re-inserting the SD card into the unit, reconnect the supplied USB cable...
Operating Instructions
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... a zoom microphone function) Speaker: 1 round speaker, dynamic type 107 VQT3Q78 Others Specifications Memory Card Camera-Recorder Information for your safety Power source: DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor)/DC 7.2 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording; 5.0 W Signal system: AVCHD; 1080/60i, 480/60i Recording format: AVCHD; Approx. 1 cm (0.4q) (Wide)/Approx. 50 cm (20q) (Tele) Filter diameter: 46 mm Zoom: i.Zoom OFF 20k, 23k i.Zoom, 50k/1200k Digital Zoom Using image sensor effective area Image Stabilizer Function: Optical...
... a zoom microphone function) Speaker: 1 round speaker, dynamic type 107 VQT3Q78 Others Specifications Memory Card Camera-Recorder Information for your safety Power source: DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor)/DC 7.2 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording; 5.0 W Signal system: AVCHD; 1080/60i, 480/60i Recording format: AVCHD; Approx. 1 cm (0.4q) (Wide)/Approx. 50 cm (20q) (Tele) Filter diameter: 46 mm Zoom: i.Zoom OFF 20k, 23k i.Zoom, 50k/1200k Digital Zoom Using image sensor effective area Image Stabilizer Function: Optical...
Operating Instructions
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..., 16 Shutter sound 62 Shutter speed 65 Simultaneous recording 33 Slide show 37, 72 Slow-motion playback 67 Soft skin mode 51 Still picture compatibility 38 ∫T Tele macro 51 Time frame index 69 Touch screen 25 Touch screen calibration 44 Tripod receptacle 13 TV aspect 80 ∫V Video output connector 14, 78, 85 VIERA Link 82 Viewfinder 12, 26, 42, 102 Volume adjustment 38 ∫W White balance 64 Wind...
..., 16 Shutter sound 62 Shutter speed 65 Simultaneous recording 33 Slide show 37, 72 Slow-motion playback 67 Soft skin mode 51 Still picture compatibility 38 ∫T Tele macro 51 Time frame index 69 Touch screen 25 Touch screen calibration 44 Tripod receptacle 13 TV aspect 80 ∫V Video output connector 14, 78, 85 VIERA Link 82 Viewfinder 12, 26, 42, 102 Volume adjustment 38 ∫W White balance 64 Wind...