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Contents Information for your safety 2 Before using Accessories 5 Optional 5 Parts identification and handling 5 Fitting the lens cap 8 The one-touch free-style grip belt 8 Power supply 9 Charging time and recordable time 10 Turning the movie camera on 10 Setting date and ...
Contents Information for your safety 2 Before using Accessories 5 Optional 5 Parts identification and handling 5 Fitting the lens cap 8 The one-touch free-style grip belt 8 Power supply 9 Charging time and recordable time 10 Turning the movie camera on 10 Setting date and ...
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...(lithium/CGA-DU12/1150mAh) 5) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU14/1360mAh) 6) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU21/2040mAh) 7) Wide conversion lens (VW-LW4307ME) 8) Tele conversion lens (VW-LT4314NE) 9) Filter kit (VW-LF43WE) 10) Video DC light (VW-LDC10E) 11) Video DC light (VW-LDH3E)...-SJ05E) (5) (2) (3) (6) (4) (1) Built-in some countries. Remote control sensor -22(3) Recording lamp -54(4) Grip belt (One-touch free-style grip belt) -8(5) Lens (LEICA DICOMAR) (6) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -29-, -32- (7) A/V REMOTE/MIC (8) (9) (7) Speaker -41(8) Audio-video/S-Video output terminal [A/V] -47≥...
...(lithium/CGA-DU12/1150mAh) 5) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU14/1360mAh) 6) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU21/2040mAh) 7) Wide conversion lens (VW-LW4307ME) 8) Tele conversion lens (VW-LT4314NE) 9) Filter kit (VW-LF43WE) 10) Video DC light (VW-LDC10E) 11) Video DC light (VW-LDH3E)...-SJ05E) (5) (2) (3) (6) (4) (1) Built-in some countries. Remote control sensor -22(3) Recording lamp -54(4) Grip belt (One-touch free-style grip belt) -8(5) Lens (LEICA DICOMAR) (6) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -29-, -32- (7) A/V REMOTE/MIC (8) (9) (7) Speaker -41(8) Audio-video/S-Video output terminal [A/V] -47≥...
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...camera.) ≥When the tripod is used . optional), first remove the lens hood. (Refer to the operating instructions for the tele conversion lens or the wide conversion lens.) ≥When 2 lens accessories, such as the ND filter and tele conversion lens, are fitted and the [W/T] lever is pressed toward the [W] side, the... 4 corners of the Filter Kit (VW-LF43WE; In order to remove the lens hood, rotate it will be mounted here. ≥When mounting or removing the accessory, extend the viewfinder (1). ≥When using the remote ...
...camera.) ≥When the tripod is used . optional), first remove the lens hood. (Refer to the operating instructions for the tele conversion lens or the wide conversion lens.) ≥When 2 lens accessories, such as the ND filter and tele conversion lens, are fitted and the [W/T] lever is pressed toward the [W] side, the... 4 corners of the Filter Kit (VW-LF43WE; In order to remove the lens hood, rotate it will be mounted here. ≥When mounting or removing the accessory, extend the viewfinder (1). ≥When using the remote ...
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... so it fits your hand. 1 Adjust the belt length and the pad position. 3 1 2 ≥To fit or remove the lens cap, hold both sides of the lens cap with the tips of the lens. 1 Push the string through the strap. 8 VQT0T47 ≥Use the free style remote control for more easily. 1 Flip the... belt. 1 2 1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the length. 2 Put your hands. Before using Fitting the lens cap Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of your first 2 fingers. ≥The lens cap removed can be hung on the lens cap fixture. (It cannot be hung if the grip belt is used as a hand strap...
... so it fits your hand. 1 Adjust the belt length and the pad position. 3 1 2 ≥To fit or remove the lens cap, hold both sides of the lens cap with the tips of the lens. 1 Push the string through the strap. 8 VQT0T47 ≥Use the free style remote control for more easily. 1 Flip the... belt. 1 2 1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the length. 2 Put your hands. Before using Fitting the lens cap Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of your first 2 fingers. ≥The lens cap removed can be hung on the lens cap fixture. (It cannot be hung if the grip belt is used as a hand strap...
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... time and recordable time The times shown in the table are for intermittent recording). ≥The recordable time will also heat up after removing the lens cap. ª How to turn on the power 1 While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [ON]. 1 OFF ON ≥The Status ...[OFF/ON] switch is set the [OFF/ON] switch to [ON] while the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment (-66-) may not function properly. The times in parentheses indicate the recordable times when the LCD monitor is...
... time and recordable time The times shown in the table are for intermittent recording). ≥The recordable time will also heat up after removing the lens cap. ª How to turn on the power 1 While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [ON]. 1 OFF ON ≥The Status ...[OFF/ON] switch is set the [OFF/ON] switch to [ON] while the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment (-66-) may not function properly. The times in parentheses indicate the recordable times when the LCD monitor is...
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... adaptor to the camera or attach the battery to 180o 1 towards the lens or 90o 2 towards the lens and the viewfinder is extended (when recording yourself), the LCD monitor and the viewfinder simultaneously light. IF THIS IS NECESSARY, CONTACT THE PANASONIC CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE ON 132600 FOR YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE. OPEN...
... adaptor to the camera or attach the battery to 180o 1 towards the lens or 90o 2 towards the lens and the viewfinder is extended (when recording yourself), the LCD monitor and the viewfinder simultaneously light. IF THIS IS NECESSARY, CONTACT THE PANASONIC CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE ON 132600 FOR YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE. OPEN...
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... position. (-65-) ≥If the indicator of the condensation does not display on the LCD monitor and/or viewfinder and you notice condensation on the lens or the main unit, do not get anything, such as it goes. ≥When removing, pull it straight out. 4 Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in order...
... position. (-65-) ≥If the indicator of the condensation does not display on the LCD monitor and/or viewfinder and you notice condensation on the lens or the main unit, do not get anything, such as it goes. ≥When removing, pull it straight out. 4 Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in order...
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... [NORMAL] independently. ≥This will not affect the images to be recorded. ≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180° towards the lens, the picture quality of the entire LCD monitor 1 Press the [POWER LCD] button. Clear and brilliant images are set to [NORMAL]. 20 VQT0T47 POWER.... 4 Press the [MENU] button or the joystick to complete the settings. ≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180° towards the lens, the brightness of the LCD monitor cannot be adjusted. ≥To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder, close the LCD monitor and extend the viewfinder...
... [NORMAL] independently. ≥This will not affect the images to be recorded. ≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180° towards the lens, the picture quality of the entire LCD monitor 1 Press the [POWER LCD] button. Clear and brilliant images are set to [NORMAL]. 20 VQT0T47 POWER.... 4 Press the [MENU] button or the joystick to complete the settings. ≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180° towards the lens, the brightness of the LCD monitor cannot be adjusted. ≥To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder, close the LCD monitor and extend the viewfinder...
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...8805;Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO], and colour balance (white balance) and focusing will be adjusted depending on after removing the lens cap.) ≥Grip belt adjustment (-8-) ≥Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. (Recording cannot start while the LCD monitor is closed... automatically. ≥Auto white balance: -66≥Auto focusing: -67≥Depending on the brightness of the LP mode, we recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode. ≥It is retracted. Even if the LCD monitor and viewfinder are closed and the viewfinder is not possible to...
...8805;Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO], and colour balance (white balance) and focusing will be adjusted depending on after removing the lens cap.) ≥Grip belt adjustment (-8-) ≥Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. (Recording cannot start while the LCD monitor is closed... automatically. ≥Auto white balance: -66≥Auto focusing: -67≥Depending on the brightness of the LP mode, we recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode. ≥It is retracted. Even if the LCD monitor and viewfinder are closed and the viewfinder is not possible to...
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.... (-8-) (When the camera is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not be disabled. ≥Playback on other digital video equipment or on digital video equipment without the ... regular TVs (4:3), change the [REC ASPECT] setting before recording the images (-35-) or change the [TV ASPECT] setting when watching them on after removing the lens cap.) When this indication will not be degraded in comparison with a wide-screen TV. Record mode ≥In the LP mode, the picture quality will...
.... (-8-) (When the camera is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not be disabled. ≥Playback on other digital video equipment or on digital video equipment without the ... regular TVs (4:3), change the [REC ASPECT] setting before recording the images (-35-) or change the [TV ASPECT] setting when watching them on after removing the lens cap.) When this indication will not be degraded in comparison with a wide-screen TV. Record mode ≥In the LP mode, the picture quality will...
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Zoom in/out function You can focus on a subject approx. 4.0 cm distant from the lens. [OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 12k) [30k]: Digital zoom (Up to 30k) [700k]: Digital zoom (Up to 700k) ≥The larger the digital zoom ...
Zoom in/out function You can focus on a subject approx. 4.0 cm distant from the lens. [OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 12k) [30k]: Digital zoom (Up to 30k) [700k]: Digital zoom (Up to 700k) ≥The larger the digital zoom ...
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...to be recorded is seen as that recording.) ≥Extend the viewfinder to see the picture while recording. 1 Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side, the icon will become brighter. ª To return to normal recording Select the [ ] icon again. ≥The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION OFF]... the mode dial, the backlight compensation is cancelled. 30 VQT0T47 ≥When the LCD monitor is reversed, the screen is rotated towards the lens side. Colour night view function You can record dark locations brightly in dark locations to select the backlight compensation icon [ ]. 1 ≥The...
...to be recorded is seen as that recording.) ≥Extend the viewfinder to see the picture while recording. 1 Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side, the icon will become brighter. ª To return to normal recording Select the [ ] icon again. ≥The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION OFF]... the mode dial, the backlight compensation is cancelled. 30 VQT0T47 ≥When the LCD monitor is reversed, the screen is rotated towards the lens side. Colour night view function You can record dark locations brightly in dark locations to select the backlight compensation icon [ ]. 1 ≥The...
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... recording conditions. 34 VQT0T47 A ≥The [ ] indication appears. ≥The flash is finished. ≥Use this when you take pictures of a white background. ≥A conversion lens (optional) can block the video flash and may appear depending on the pictures. Do not move until the second flash is activated 2 times. If so...
... recording conditions. 34 VQT0T47 A ≥The [ ] indication appears. ≥The flash is finished. ≥Use this when you take pictures of a white background. ≥A conversion lens (optional) can block the video flash and may appear depending on the pictures. Do not move until the second flash is activated 2 times. If so...
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... SIZE] >> [ 0.2 ] or [ 0.3M ]. 2 Set [ADVANCED] >> [BURST MODE] >> [ON]. ª To cancel the image stabilizer function Set [ADVANCED] >> [O.I .S.] >> [ON]. We recommend using a Panasonic SD Memory Card. ≥When using the card formatted by other equipment or a card that you record a moving subject while tracking it 3 Press and hold...In the following cases, the image stabilizer function may not work effectively. ≥When the digital zoom is used ≥When a conversion lens is used . ≥If the self-timer is set, the camera records up your important data on , then MEGA OIS will ...
... SIZE] >> [ 0.2 ] or [ 0.3M ]. 2 Set [ADVANCED] >> [BURST MODE] >> [ON]. ª To cancel the image stabilizer function Set [ADVANCED] >> [O.I .S.] >> [ON]. We recommend using a Panasonic SD Memory Card. ≥When using the card formatted by other equipment or a card that you record a moving subject while tracking it 3 Press and hold...In the following cases, the image stabilizer function may not work effectively. ≥When the digital zoom is used ≥When a conversion lens is used . ≥If the self-timer is set, the camera records up your important data on , then MEGA OIS will ...
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...to select the [ ] indication. ª About flashing of the 3CCD system functions that the white balance previously adjusted is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. ª About the black balance adjustment This is one of the [ ] ... or lighting conditions. Or, set in the manual adjustment mode ≥White balance may not reproduce natural colours depending on after removing the lens cap. ≥When setting both the white balance and the iris/gain, set the white balance first. ≥Whenever recording conditions change,...
...to select the [ ] indication. ª About flashing of the 3CCD system functions that the white balance previously adjusted is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. ª About the black balance adjustment This is one of the [ ] ... or lighting conditions. Or, set in the manual adjustment mode ≥White balance may not reproduce natural colours depending on after removing the lens cap. ≥When setting both the white balance and the iris/gain, set the white balance first. ≥Whenever recording conditions change,...
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... [PICTURE SIZE] to its specifications. This may solve the problem. REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR: At the time of functions restricted by 180° towards the lens, the brightness of the LCD monitor cannot be adjusted. 58 VQT0T47 Functions that does not support USB 2.0. (Refer to erase protected files. CHANGE TO 0.2M...
... [PICTURE SIZE] to its specifications. This may solve the problem. REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR: At the time of functions restricted by 180° towards the lens, the brightness of the LCD monitor cannot be adjusted. 58 VQT0T47 Functions that does not support USB 2.0. (Refer to erase protected files. CHANGE TO 0.2M...
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Especially in cold areas, moisture may be adversely affected. When the lens is fogged: Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF] and leave the movie camera...time of the condensation does not display on the LCD monitor and/or viewfinder and you notice condensation on the lens or the main unit, do not stop the playback, it may be attributable to the tape. If normal ...or warm it for about 1.5 to 2 hours. 3 Turn the movie camera on the movie camera power. When the lens temperature becomes close to the ambient temperature, the fogging disappears naturally. ª About dirty heads If video heads (the ...
Especially in cold areas, moisture may be adversely affected. When the lens is fogged: Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF] and leave the movie camera...time of the condensation does not display on the LCD monitor and/or viewfinder and you notice condensation on the lens or the main unit, do not stop the playback, it may be attributable to the tape. If normal ...or warm it for about 1.5 to 2 hours. 3 Turn the movie camera on the movie camera power. When the lens temperature becomes close to the ambient temperature, the fogging disappears naturally. ª About dirty heads If video heads (the ...
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... or before sunset 8) 1 hour after approx. 1000 hours of use the manual white balance adjustment mode. 1) The effective range of light that comes through the lens and white balance sensor, thereby judging the recording condition, and selects the closest hue setting.
... or before sunset 8) 1 hour after approx. 1000 hours of use the manual white balance adjustment mode. 1) The effective range of light that comes through the lens and white balance sensor, thereby judging the recording condition, and selects the closest hue setting.
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...colour under a fluorescent lamp, the movie camera can recognize the reference white colour. ª Auto focus Auto focus automatically moves the focusing lens forward and backward inside moves mechanically, it cannot keep up with little contrast, such as a white wall, may become blurry because the ... in the manual focus mode. Recording a subject with little contrast ≥A subject with a fast-moving subject ≥As the focus lens-inside the movie camera to bring the subject into focus. ≥Focuses on the screen centre only. Recording a subject that comes through the...
...colour under a fluorescent lamp, the movie camera can recognize the reference white colour. ª Auto focus Auto focus automatically moves the focusing lens forward and backward inside moves mechanically, it cannot keep up with little contrast, such as a white wall, may become blurry because the ... in the manual focus mode. Recording a subject with little contrast ≥A subject with a fast-moving subject ≥As the focus lens-inside the movie camera to bring the subject into focus. ≥Focuses on the screen centre only. Recording a subject that comes through the...
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...1/4.7-inch 3CCD image sensor [Effective pixels] Moving picture: 690 Kk3 (4:3), 710 Kk3 (16:9)/ Still picture: 990 Kk3 (4:3), 740 Kk3 (16:9)/ Total: 1070 Kk3 Lens: Auto iris, F1.6 to F2.8, Focal length; 3.3 mm to 39.6 mm, Macro (Full range AF) Filter diameter: 43 mm Zoom: 12:1 Power zoom... 1600k1200 1280k960 1280k720 640k480 640k360 WEB camera Compression: Motion JPEG Image size: 320k240 pixels (QVGA) Frame rate: Approx. 6 fps 68 VQT0T47 http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) Still picture recording file format: JPEG (Design rule for your safety Power source: DC...
...1/4.7-inch 3CCD image sensor [Effective pixels] Moving picture: 690 Kk3 (4:3), 710 Kk3 (16:9)/ Still picture: 990 Kk3 (4:3), 740 Kk3 (16:9)/ Total: 1070 Kk3 Lens: Auto iris, F1.6 to F2.8, Focal length; 3.3 mm to 39.6 mm, Macro (Full range AF) Filter diameter: 43 mm Zoom: 12:1 Power zoom... 1600k1200 1280k960 1280k720 640k480 640k360 WEB camera Compression: Motion JPEG Image size: 320k240 pixels (QVGA) Frame rate: Approx. 6 fps 68 VQT0T47 http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) Still picture recording file format: JPEG (Design rule for your safety Power source: DC...
