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... i For disposing of problems that result in memory/HDD related component). h Turn the unit off (remove the battery) h Eject the SD card from the camera h Insert or remove the USB cable h Expose the unit to static electricity, electromagnetic waves, breakage, and failures, back up data periodically. The built-in memory is being properly recorded. It may be used without permission of built-in memory This unit is...
... i For disposing of problems that result in memory/HDD related component). h Turn the unit off (remove the battery) h Eject the SD card from the camera h Insert or remove the USB cable h Expose the unit to static electricity, electromagnetic waves, breakage, and failures, back up data periodically. The built-in memory is being properly recorded. It may be used without permission of built-in memory This unit is...
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On a computer... (pages 133 to the USB connector and play back or dub from it. * Recording with this camera and play back or dub from it. * It is not possible. Keeping recorded videos (Copy/dubbing) From built-in memory to SD card... (page 55) DVD recorder and video deck... (page 164) * It is not possible to directly insert in the card slot an SD card recorded with HD image quality on a Blu-ray disc recorder is not possible to connect the camera to 158) VQT3P45 19
On a computer... (pages 133 to the USB connector and play back or dub from it. * Recording with this camera and play back or dub from it. * It is not possible. Keeping recorded videos (Copy/dubbing) From built-in memory to SD card... (page 55) DVD recorder and video deck... (page 164) * It is not possible to directly insert in the card slot an SD card recorded with HD image quality on a Blu-ray disc recorder is not possible to connect the camera to 158) VQT3P45 19
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... the sleep mode 40 DATE AND TIME SETTING 41 Date and time backup 43 SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE 44 MENU SCREEN 45 Accessing/exiting the Menu Screen 45 Using the Menu 46 Overview of the Menu Screen 48 INTELLIGENT AUTO MODE 56 BASIC OPERATION SHOOTING BEFORE TAKING PICTURES 59 For best results 59 How to use the accessories 60 VIDEO RECORDING 61 TAKING PHOTOS 62 Shoot a photo while recording a video 64 MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM 65 SHOOTING UNDER WATER 67 Capturing the...
... the sleep mode 40 DATE AND TIME SETTING 41 Date and time backup 43 SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE 44 MENU SCREEN 45 Accessing/exiting the Menu Screen 45 Using the Menu 46 Overview of the Menu Screen 48 INTELLIGENT AUTO MODE 56 BASIC OPERATION SHOOTING BEFORE TAKING PICTURES 59 For best results 59 How to use the accessories 60 VIDEO RECORDING 61 TAKING PHOTOS 62 Shoot a photo while recording a video 64 MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM 65 SHOOTING UNDER WATER 67 Capturing the...
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PLAYBACK PLAYING BACK VIDEOS AND PHOTOS 69 How to save one frame from a video as a photo 72 DELETING FILES 73 Delete single/delete all/delete folder 73 Delete selected 74 PLAYBACK MODES 76 21-image display playback 76 Magnifying (zooming in) the image (photos only 77 ADVANCED OPERATION SHOOTING RECORDING MENU 1 78 Recording mode setting (page 48 78 Recorded pixels (page 48 81 Scene mode setting (page 49 82 Self-timer setting (page 49 83 RECORDING MENU 2 84 Motion compensation (image stabiliser) setting (page 51 84 Focus setting (page...
PLAYBACK PLAYING BACK VIDEOS AND PHOTOS 69 How to save one frame from a video as a photo 72 DELETING FILES 73 Delete single/delete all/delete folder 73 Delete selected 74 PLAYBACK MODES 76 21-image display playback 76 Magnifying (zooming in) the image (photos only 77 ADVANCED OPERATION SHOOTING RECORDING MENU 1 78 Recording mode setting (page 48 78 Recorded pixels (page 48 81 Scene mode setting (page 49 82 Self-timer setting (page 49 83 RECORDING MENU 2 84 Motion compensation (image stabiliser) setting (page 51 84 Focus setting (page...
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... SETTINGS DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU 113 INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU 114 TV output setting (page 117 120 Storage folder setting (page 119 124 Playback folder setting (page 119 125 File No. continued setting (page 119 126 Formatting (initialising) (page 117 128 CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY 129 Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time 129 Check the available audio recording time 130 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE 131 OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER SETTING...
... SETTINGS DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU 113 INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU 114 TV output setting (page 117 120 Storage folder setting (page 119 124 Playback folder setting (page 119 125 File No. continued setting (page 119 126 Formatting (initialising) (page 117 128 CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY 129 Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time 129 Check the available audio recording time 130 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE 131 OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER SETTING...
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... starting/stopping recording, turning the unit on the usage conditions such as high/low temperature. i Do not leave the battery in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for when the battery has been discharged completely. i If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of time with doors and windows closed. i Using the supplied battery i Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB) VQT3P45 31 Charging time and recordable time vary...
... starting/stopping recording, turning the unit on the usage conditions such as high/low temperature. i Do not leave the battery in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for when the battery has been discharged completely. i If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of time with doors and windows closed. i Using the supplied battery i Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB) VQT3P45 31 Charging time and recordable time vary...
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... closed or is removed for a long time, remove the battery pack i A small amount of time, please disconnect the USB cable from the camera if it does not light at all surfaces, use the supplied brush to charge the battery. i Use only the supplied USB cable. Operation is not guaranteed if a different USB cable is fully charged. When not using your computer. Recharging when connected to confirm that the battery pack be cleared...
... closed or is removed for a long time, remove the battery pack i A small amount of time, please disconnect the USB cable from the camera if it does not light at all surfaces, use the supplied brush to charge the battery. i Use only the supplied USB cable. Operation is not guaranteed if a different USB cable is fully charged. When not using your computer. Recharging when connected to confirm that the battery pack be cleared...
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...). -: The focus can be set manually. : The camera focuses on the ambient lighting (auto). : For shooting in the centre of the LCD monitor. 5 ISO sensitivity (page 86) =: Sensitivity is set ). 7 Remaining battery power indication (page 131) VQT3P45 51 o: For shooting in overcast conditions (cloudy). : For shooting under incandescent lighting (incandescent). : For setting the most accurate white balance (white set automatically *: Sets sensitivity to ISO 50 u: Sets sensitivity to ISO 100 v: Sets sensitivity to...
...). -: The focus can be set manually. : The camera focuses on the ambient lighting (auto). : For shooting in the centre of the LCD monitor. 5 ISO sensitivity (page 86) =: Sensitivity is set ). 7 Remaining battery power indication (page 131) VQT3P45 51 o: For shooting in overcast conditions (cloudy). : For shooting under incandescent lighting (incandescent). : For setting the most accurate white balance (white set automatically *: Sets sensitivity to ISO 50 u: Sets sensitivity to ISO 100 v: Sets sensitivity to...
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g: Set the aperture manually (aperture priority). H: Set the aperture and shutter speed manually. 2 Subject tracking (page 90) h Automatically target a specific colour with the colour tracking function, or capture sharp face shots with the face tracking function. : Enable face tracking. : Enable colour tracking. : Disable face tracking and colour tracking. 3 Digital zoom : Enable the digital zoom. : Disable the digital zoom. 4 Wind noise reduction h Turn ON/OFF the wind noise reduction function during video/audio recording. : Wind...
g: Set the aperture manually (aperture priority). H: Set the aperture and shutter speed manually. 2 Subject tracking (page 90) h Automatically target a specific colour with the colour tracking function, or capture sharp face shots with the face tracking function. : Enable face tracking. : Enable colour tracking. : Disable face tracking and colour tracking. 3 Digital zoom : Enable the digital zoom. : Disable the digital zoom. 4 Wind noise reduction h Turn ON/OFF the wind noise reduction function during video/audio recording. : Wind...
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... the recording mode setting (page 78). Video recording size setting Photo recording size (16:9) (16:9) [ (4:3) h It is not possible to capture a photo while recording a video. HINT i When shooting a photo while recording a video, the flash does not operate. i When the remaining video recording time becomes approximately 30 seconds, it will differ depending on the subject and on the recording size (page 81), as well as on the video recording size setting. i The photo stabiliser (page 84) is not possible to shoot hi-speed...
... the recording mode setting (page 78). Video recording size setting Photo recording size (16:9) (16:9) [ (4:3) h It is not possible to capture a photo while recording a video. HINT i When shooting a photo while recording a video, the flash does not operate. i When the remaining video recording time becomes approximately 30 seconds, it will differ depending on the subject and on the recording size (page 81), as well as on the video recording size setting. i The photo stabiliser (page 84) is not possible to shoot hi-speed...
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... devices equipped with this mode when using a Mac computer for playing back and editing. Playback is recommended that are not MP4 compatible, so please check the user's manual for your device to play back videos recorded in the mode. It is not possible on devices that you adjust the settings to edit and store (page 55). ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTING HINT About recording in the same mode. ADVANCED OPERATION SHOOTING ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTING RECORDING MENU 1 To access and use the camera for playback...
... devices equipped with this mode when using a Mac computer for playing back and editing. Playback is recommended that are not MP4 compatible, so please check the user's manual for your device to play back videos recorded in the mode. It is not possible on devices that you adjust the settings to edit and store (page 55). ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTING HINT About recording in the same mode. ADVANCED OPERATION SHOOTING ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTING RECORDING MENU 1 To access and use the camera for playback...
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Audio recording and playback k Recording 1 Select
Audio recording and playback k Recording 1 Select
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... used to process the large amount of prolonged recording... i It is recommended that a sufficiently charged battery pack is protected. HINT i You will need to free some of video editing, before beginning editing (page 70). message appears, you do not turn off the camera, as doing so may erase the original video. i If the "CARD FULL." i Videos shorter than 1 second cannot be trimmed. h Editing starts. i Audio files...
... used to process the large amount of prolonged recording... i It is recommended that a sufficiently charged battery pack is protected. HINT i You will need to free some of video editing, before beginning editing (page 70). message appears, you do not turn off the camera, as doing so may erase the original video. i If the "CARD FULL." i Videos shorter than 1 second cannot be trimmed. h Editing starts. i Audio files...
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h If the MENU button is pressed again, the Information Screen is cancelled. 1 Recording mode/ recorded pixels settings 2 Image or sound number 3 Protect setting 4 File size 5 Video or audio recording time 6 Exposure compensation setting 7 Aperture value 8 Shutter speed 9 Remaining battery charge 0 Date and time of image A ISO sensitivity setting B Indicates location of saved file (SD card or built-in memory) 112 VQT3P45 1080-30p 1 1920x1080 30p MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 100-0001 2 3 7.3MB 4 00:00:03 5 B 20.12.2011 19:30 9 0 8 100-0002...
h If the MENU button is pressed again, the Information Screen is cancelled. 1 Recording mode/ recorded pixels settings 2 Image or sound number 3 Protect setting 4 File size 5 Video or audio recording time 6 Exposure compensation setting 7 Aperture value 8 Shutter speed 9 Remaining battery charge 0 Date and time of image A ISO sensitivity setting B Indicates location of saved file (SD card or built-in memory) 112 VQT3P45 1080-30p 1 1920x1080 30p MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 100-0001 2 3 7.3MB 4 00:00:03 5 B 20.12.2011 19:30 9 0 8 100-0002...
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... recorded files on the medium are disposing of data recovery software. i If you want to keep should be copied to recover the data even by the use commercially available software for the first time, or i If it will be formatted if the lock switch is used for erasing card data. Proceed with this camera: i After purchasing, when used to the camera or eject the card during formatting i Do not turn off the power...
... recorded files on the medium are disposing of data recovery software. i If you want to keep should be copied to recover the data even by the use commercially available software for the first time, or i If it will be formatted if the lock switch is used for erasing card data. Proceed with this camera: i After purchasing, when used to the camera or eject the card during formatting i Do not turn off the power...
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... play back audio recordings as well. i The playback method is compatible with HDMI CEC compatible devices made by other companies are not guaranteed. i It is connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using an HDMI mini cable for the TV OUTPUT setting, set "VIERA Link" to "ON". : [Option tab "2"] → [TV OUTPUT] → [VIERA Link] → [ON] i If you to adjust the volume.) Playback using the standard HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification. Linked operations...
... play back audio recordings as well. i The playback method is compatible with HDMI CEC compatible devices made by other companies are not guaranteed. i It is connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using an HDMI mini cable for the TV OUTPUT setting, set "VIERA Link" to "ON". : [Option tab "2"] → [TV OUTPUT] → [VIERA Link] → [ON] i If you to adjust the volume.) Playback using the standard HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification. Linked operations...
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... USB/AV terminal Yellow White (L) Red (R) VIDEO IN AUDIO IN 1 Connect this unit to a video device and then change to the playback mode. 2 Start playback on this is connected. i Do not use any other than high- i Insert the plugs as far as they will differ depending on the terminal to . COPYING/DUBBING COPYING/DUBBING COPYING/DUBBING Dubbing in standard picture quality Images played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD recorder...
... USB/AV terminal Yellow White (L) Red (R) VIDEO IN AUDIO IN 1 Connect this unit to a video device and then change to the playback mode. 2 Start playback on this is connected. i Do not use any other than high- i Insert the plugs as far as they will differ depending on the terminal to . COPYING/DUBBING COPYING/DUBBING COPYING/DUBBING Dubbing in standard picture quality Images played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD recorder...
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IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS i Use of or transferring the camera i Using this camera's [FORMAT] or [DELETE] function only changes the file management information and does not completely delete the built-in memory data. i Continuous use these solvents. When you are not going to prevent metal from contacting the terminals. About the battery The battery used in a vinyl bag to use . i The battery should be stored in this state may alter the camera body...
IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS i Use of or transferring the camera i Using this camera's [FORMAT] or [DELETE] function only changes the file management information and does not completely delete the built-in memory data. i Continuous use these solvents. When you are not going to prevent metal from contacting the terminals. About the battery The battery used in a vinyl bag to use . i The battery should be stored in this state may alter the camera body...
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... a screen protector sheet to the LCD monitor, it clean with extreme temperature changes, condensation may become rather warm, but this camera or a computer to delete data from Option Setting Menu 2, and press the SET button. About the LCD monitor i If the LCD monitor is recommended that the SD card be physically destroyed, or that this camera be restored when the camera's internal temperature rises. Next select [DELETE DATA], and...
... a screen protector sheet to the LCD monitor, it clean with extreme temperature changes, condensation may become rather warm, but this camera or a computer to delete data from Option Setting Menu 2, and press the SET button. About the LCD monitor i If the LCD monitor is recommended that the SD card be physically destroyed, or that this camera be restored when the camera's internal temperature rises. Next select [DELETE DATA], and...
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Digital Movie Camera Power source: DC 5.0 V (when using AC adaptor) 3.7 V (when using battery) Power consumption: Recording: 2.3W Signal system: 1080/60i, 1080/30p, 720/60p, 720/30p, 480/30p, 540/30p Recording format: Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 file format compliant, iFrame Voice memo: MPEG-4 AAC audio Image sensor: 1/2.3 type (1/2.3") MOS image sensor Total: Approx. 16,790,000 pixels (16.79 megapixels) Effective pixels Video: Approx. 16 Mpx (4:3), Approx. 11.9 Mpx...
Digital Movie Camera Power source: DC 5.0 V (when using AC adaptor) 3.7 V (when using battery) Power consumption: Recording: 2.3W Signal system: 1080/60i, 1080/30p, 720/60p, 720/30p, 480/30p, 540/30p Recording format: Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 file format compliant, iFrame Voice memo: MPEG-4 AAC audio Image sensor: 1/2.3 type (1/2.3") MOS image sensor Total: Approx. 16,790,000 pixels (16.79 megapixels) Effective pixels Video: Approx. 16 Mpx (4:3), Approx. 11.9 Mpx...