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Serial No. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. CAUTION! DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO ... the market today. Model No. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you for choosing Panasonic! Please take time to retain this manual as your camera. Safety Precautions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, • DO NOT EXPOSE ACCESSORIES (AC ADAPTOR, AC CABLE, BATTERY PACK, SD...
Serial No. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. CAUTION! DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO ... the market today. Model No. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you for choosing Panasonic! Please take time to retain this manual as your camera. Safety Precautions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, • DO NOT EXPOSE ACCESSORIES (AC ADAPTOR, AC CABLE, BATTERY PACK, SD...
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..... 14 Using the hand strap (supplied 16 Using the LCD monitor 16 "Before using the unit under water" (IMPORTANT) Waterproof performance.......... 17 Applicable SD cards (sold separately 20 Setup Charging 22 Charging time, recordable time and Remaining battery capacity indication 24...compensation function 44 Self-timer 44 Soft Skin Mode 45 MagicPix function 45 PRE-REC function 46 Recording manually (motion/still pictures 48 Adjusting focus manually (manual focus adjustment)....... 48 Using situation-specific settings (Scene Mode 49 Achieve natural colors (white balance 50 Adjusting...
..... 14 Using the hand strap (supplied 16 Using the LCD monitor 16 "Before using the unit under water" (IMPORTANT) Waterproof performance.......... 17 Applicable SD cards (sold separately 20 Setup Charging 22 Charging time, recordable time and Remaining battery capacity indication 24...compensation function 44 Self-timer 44 Soft Skin Mode 45 MagicPix function 45 PRE-REC function 46 Recording manually (motion/still pictures 48 Adjusting focus manually (manual focus adjustment)....... 48 Using situation-specific settings (Scene Mode 49 Achieve natural colors (white balance 50 Adjusting...
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...) Menu button [MENU] (P.28) WEB Mode button [WEB MODE] (P.40) Cursor buttons (P.29) Underwater button [UNDERWATER] (P.51) Auto button [AUTO] (P.34) Delete button [ ] (P.60) Manual button [MANUAL AF/MF] (P.48) Lens White balance sensor (P.32) Microphone (built-in, stereo) Sub record button (P.32) (Same as record button) When recording: Zoom button [T/W] (P.38...
...) Menu button [MENU] (P.28) WEB Mode button [WEB MODE] (P.40) Cursor buttons (P.29) Underwater button [UNDERWATER] (P.51) Auto button [AUTO] (P.34) Delete button [ ] (P.60) Manual button [MANUAL AF/MF] (P.48) Lens White balance sensor (P.32) Microphone (built-in, stereo) Sub record button (P.32) (Same as record button) When recording: Zoom button [T/W] (P.38...
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... dial is rotated ●When the white balance has been set to the automatic adjustment (during automatic recording or when it is set to [ ] during manual recording) and quick start has been initiated, quick start may require more than usual if the unit is impacted. ●Zoom magnification becomes 1x after...
... dial is rotated ●When the white balance has been set to the automatic adjustment (during automatic recording or when it is set to [ ] during manual recording) and quick start has been initiated, quick start may require more than usual if the unit is impacted. ●Zoom magnification becomes 1x after...
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Recording can be done in two ways: "Automatic recording" or "Manual recording". Performing these actions may damage the card and its data. • Switching off power • Removing battery or AC adaptor • Opening card/battery ... (Scene Mode) See P.48-53 Note Do not perform any of purchase) ●To set coloring, focus, and brightness automatically See P.34-37 Manual recording (motion/still pictures) (Manually adjust settings such as "scenes" with this unit (P.20) 33 VQT2A17 Recorded motion and still pictures are referred to as focus, white balance...
Recording can be done in two ways: "Automatic recording" or "Manual recording". Performing these actions may damage the card and its data. • Switching off power • Removing battery or AC adaptor • Opening card/battery ... (Scene Mode) See P.48-53 Note Do not perform any of purchase) ●To set coloring, focus, and brightness automatically See P.34-37 Manual recording (motion/still pictures) (Manually adjust settings such as "scenes" with this unit (P.20) 33 VQT2A17 Recorded motion and still pictures are referred to as focus, white balance...
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... frames were skipped and ghost images may appear. • The image stabilizer function does not work even when [ ] appears. ●During manual recording, shutter speed can be adjusted depends on the auto slow shutter setting. (P.52) 39 VQT2A17 The range in which shutter speed may be... adjusted manually. picture brightness in dark locations Apply zoom effect to sounds (zoom microphone) Synched with zooming operations, distance sounds are recorded when enlarging...
... frames were skipped and ghost images may appear. • The image stabilizer function does not work even when [ ] appears. ●During manual recording, shutter speed can be adjusted depends on the auto slow shutter setting. (P.52) 39 VQT2A17 The range in which shutter speed may be... adjusted manually. picture brightness in dark locations Apply zoom effect to sounds (zoom microphone) Synched with zooming operations, distance sounds are recorded when enlarging...
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For Manual Focus Mode (Press [MANUAL AF/MF] two times.) For Manual Mode (Press [MANUAL AF/MF] one time.) In automatic recording During motion picture recording 1/2NEXT 2/2NEXT 3/3NEXT 4/4NEXT During still picture recording 1/2NEXT 2/2NEXT 3/3NEXT ... ] only) 45 Soft Skin Mode 45 Function Page PRE-REC function ([ ] only) 46 White balance 50 Brightness (iris/gain) 53 Shutter speed 52 Manual focus adjustment 48 To hide operation icons 42 VQT2A17 6 Recording Other recording options While recording is paused 1 Display operation icons. 1/2NEXT Operation icons 2 Change ...
For Manual Focus Mode (Press [MANUAL AF/MF] two times.) For Manual Mode (Press [MANUAL AF/MF] one time.) In automatic recording During motion picture recording 1/2NEXT 2/2NEXT 3/3NEXT 4/4NEXT During still picture recording 1/2NEXT 2/2NEXT 3/3NEXT ... ] only) 45 Soft Skin Mode 45 Function Page PRE-REC function ([ ] only) 46 White balance 50 Brightness (iris/gain) 53 Shutter speed 52 Manual focus adjustment 48 To hide operation icons 42 VQT2A17 6 Recording Other recording options While recording is paused 1 Display operation icons. 1/2NEXT Operation icons 2 Change ...
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... even in dark locations (brightness of light may become visible. ●Using a tripod is recommended. ●If focus does not successfully align automatically, adjust using manual focus (P.48). ●The screen may appear white momentarily if using in bright locations. ●Shutting OFF the power or rotating the mode dial cancels...
... even in dark locations (brightness of light may become visible. ●Using a tripod is recommended. ●If focus does not successfully align automatically, adjust using manual focus (P.48). ●The screen may appear white momentarily if using in bright locations. ●Shutting OFF the power or rotating the mode dial cancels...
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... be brought into focus by automatic focus. Adjust focus. To return to automatic recording To hide operation icons 3/3NEXT Operation icons Adjusting focus manually (manual focus adjustment) Manually focus the subject if it cannot be unaffected when zooming back out. Focuses adjusted when zoomed in . For example, focusing is hard in... • Bright peripheral lights • Dark locations • Fast-moving objects • Objects with little contrast After steps 1 and 2 Display MF. 7 Recording Recording manually (motion/still pictures) 1 Set to [ ] or [ ]. 2 Select...
... be brought into focus by automatic focus. Adjust focus. To return to automatic recording To hide operation icons 3/3NEXT Operation icons Adjusting focus manually (manual focus adjustment) Manually focus the subject if it cannot be unaffected when zooming back out. Focuses adjusted when zoomed in . For example, focusing is hard in... • Bright peripheral lights • Dark locations • Fast-moving objects • Objects with little contrast After steps 1 and 2 Display MF. 7 Recording Recording manually (motion/still pictures) 1 Set to [ ] or [ ]. 2 Select...
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... & snow For bright locations such as evening skies • May not function successfully in extremely dark scenes. Focus, coloring, shutter speed and brightness can be manually adjusted. indicates functions used with still pictures. Using situation-specific settings (Scene Mode) Prearranged settings can be used with motion pictures and functions used . Low...
... & snow For bright locations such as evening skies • May not function successfully in extremely dark scenes. Focus, coloring, shutter speed and brightness can be manually adjusted. indicates functions used with still pictures. Using situation-specific settings (Scene Mode) Prearranged settings can be used with motion pictures and functions used . Low...
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... the [ ] flashes during recording, adjustments cannot be produced with Set manually (see below) modes (Mercury lighting, sodium lighting, fluorescent lighting, hotel lighting, spotlights, sunsets, sunrises, etc.) Setting manually Set colors based on whether the Underwater Mode (P.51) is ON or...Underwater When underwater Indoor (incandescent lighting) In locations with white subject and begin making setting. 7 Recording Recording manually (motion/still pictures) (cont.) Achieve natural colors (white balance) Restore natural colors according to [ ]. Set to...
... the [ ] flashes during recording, adjustments cannot be produced with Set manually (see below) modes (Mercury lighting, sodium lighting, fluorescent lighting, hotel lighting, spotlights, sunsets, sunrises, etc.) Setting manually Set colors based on whether the Underwater Mode (P.51) is ON or...Underwater When underwater Indoor (incandescent lighting) In locations with white subject and begin making setting. 7 Recording Recording manually (motion/still pictures) (cont.) Achieve natural colors (white balance) Restore natural colors according to [ ]. Set to...
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...When the Underwater Mode (see below) is ON, coloring is heard in other modes.) In addition, the motor noise can be heard, but by selecting manual focus. (P.48) • The zoom microphone [ ] and wind noise reduction [ ] do not work properly even when within range if multiple light sources..., a loud buzzing sound made by the unit's motor will differ from what is set for underwater environments. In such cases, adjust images manually. 51 VQT2A17 Focus, coloring, shutter speed and brightness can be further reduced by setting the Underwater Mode, an audio filter is activated to reduce...
...When the Underwater Mode (see below) is ON, coloring is heard in other modes.) In addition, the motor noise can be heard, but by selecting manual focus. (P.48) • The zoom microphone [ ] and wind noise reduction [ ] do not work properly even when within range if multiple light sources..., a loud buzzing sound made by the unit's motor will differ from what is set for underwater environments. In such cases, adjust images manually. 51 VQT2A17 Focus, coloring, shutter speed and brightness can be further reduced by setting the Underwater Mode, an audio filter is activated to reduce...
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... sensitivity becomes lower and gain value rises automatically). ●Vertical bands of light may change and flicker when recording in extremely bright locations. 7 Recording Recording manually (motion/still pictures) (cont.) Adjusting shutter speed (shutter speed) Adjust shutter speed to automatic adjustment 52 VQT2A17 After steps 1 and 2 (P.48) Select [ ]. Such lighting conditions...
... sensitivity becomes lower and gain value rises automatically). ●Vertical bands of light may change and flicker when recording in extremely bright locations. 7 Recording Recording manually (motion/still pictures) (cont.) Adjusting shutter speed (shutter speed) Adjust shutter speed to automatic adjustment 52 VQT2A17 After steps 1 and 2 (P.48) Select [ ]. Such lighting conditions...
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.........F16......F2.0...OPEN (0 dB).........18 dB Darker Iris adjustment Gain adjustment Brighter ●Depending on the zoom magnification, some iris values (F number) may not be manually adjusted. To return to automatic adjustment 53 VQT2A17 Focus, coloring, shutter speed and brightness can be displayed. ●Interference will increase as gain value is...
.........F16......F2.0...OPEN (0 dB).........18 dB Darker Iris adjustment Gain adjustment Brighter ●Depending on the zoom magnification, some iris values (F number) may not be manually adjusted. To return to automatic adjustment 53 VQT2A17 Focus, coloring, shutter speed and brightness can be displayed. ●Interference will increase as gain value is...
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... where Licensee resides, if necessary. If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of charge or not, to Licensee. Panasonic, or its distributors or dealers from or in the Software are granted a license for any form without warranty of any third party... the Software in any defects in the Software or damage to Panasonic Corporation ("Panasonic"), its distributors will be responsible for the Software defined in this End User License Agreement ("Agreement") on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any other media provided to Licensee (collectively "Software"),...
... where Licensee resides, if necessary. If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of charge or not, to Licensee. Panasonic, or its distributors or dealers from or in the Software are granted a license for any form without warranty of any third party... the Software in any defects in the Software or damage to Panasonic Corporation ("Panasonic"), its distributors will be responsible for the Software defined in this End User License Agreement ("Agreement") on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any other media provided to Licensee (collectively "Software"),...
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... Brighten the LCD monitor more minutes. Display an introduction to the unit (Demonstration Mode). The demonstration stops when any operation except pressing the [AUTO] or [MANUAL AF/MF] button is performed, but if VideoCam Suite provided with the unit is set, the operating status, date, world time and Underwater Mode displays...
... Brighten the LCD monitor more minutes. Display an introduction to the unit (Demonstration Mode). The demonstration stops when any operation except pressing the [AUTO] or [MANUAL AF/MF] button is performed, but if VideoCam Suite provided with the unit is set, the operating status, date, world time and Underwater Mode displays...
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... (P.31) (Red) Recording/Writing to SD card (Green) Recording pause Remaining time for recording (P.34) WEB Mode (P.40) / / // / Auto Mode (P.34)/ Manual Mode (P.48) Scene Mode (P.49) Underwater Mode (P.51) // // / - / - Manual focus (P.48) White balance (P.50) Shutter speed (P.52) F number (P.53) Gain value (P.53) Still picture recording display Elapsed recording time (P.34...
... (P.31) (Red) Recording/Writing to SD card (Green) Recording pause Remaining time for recording (P.34) WEB Mode (P.40) / / // / Auto Mode (P.34)/ Manual Mode (P.48) Scene Mode (P.49) Underwater Mode (P.51) // // / - / - Manual focus (P.48) White balance (P.50) Shutter speed (P.52) F number (P.53) Gain value (P.53) Still picture recording display Elapsed recording time (P.34...
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... cannot be used with this unit is shut off without connecting the AC adaptor. CARD ERROR HAS OCCURRED. Message EXIT THE MENU THEN CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE. DISCONNECT USB The unit is connected to deal with sufficient life or connect the AC adaptor. CANNOT OPERATE WHILE CONNECTED TO COMPUTER. The data...
... cannot be used with this unit is shut off without connecting the AC adaptor. CARD ERROR HAS OCCURRED. Message EXIT THE MENU THEN CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE. DISCONNECT USB The unit is connected to deal with sufficient life or connect the AC adaptor. CANNOT OPERATE WHILE CONNECTED TO COMPUTER. The data...
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...all data on the SD card.) Still pictures come out like mosaics. Copy the data to focus automatically? QUALITY] is not output. Focus the subject manually. (P.48) Audio is set to check If the demo (camera introduction) video starts, set auto focus. ●Are you using an applicable SD ...open? When [PICT. Press the [AUTO] button to set [DEMO MODE] to [ ] and detailed subjects are recorded, pictures come out like mosaics. Set to manual focus? Is the volume set to [ ] when recording. (P.37) The unit does not focus automatically. ●Is the unit set low? (P.56) 97 ...
...all data on the SD card.) Still pictures come out like mosaics. Copy the data to focus automatically? QUALITY] is not output. Focus the subject manually. (P.48) Audio is set to check If the demo (camera introduction) video starts, set auto focus. ●Are you using an applicable SD ...open? When [PICT. Press the [AUTO] button to set [DEMO MODE] to [ ] and detailed subjects are recorded, pictures come out like mosaics. Set to manual focus? Is the volume set to [ ] when recording. (P.37) The unit does not focus automatically. ●Is the unit set low? (P.56) 97 ...
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... setting 90 Iris 53 L Language 29 LCD monitor 16, 31 Locking scenes 62 M MagicPix function 45 Manual focus 48 Menu 28, 88 Mode dial 26 Motion picture playback 56 Motion picture recording 34 N Number...playback 58 S Scene Mode 49 SD/SDHC Memory Card 20, 21, 25 Self-timer recording 44 Shock proof 105 Shutter effect 36 Shutter speed 52 Skip playback 58 Slide show 59 Slow-motion playback 58 ... VideoCam Suite 74, 78-81 Volume adjustment 56 W WEB mode 40, 82 Waterproof performance 17-19 White balance 50 Wind Noise Reduction function 55 World time 54 Z Zoom 38 Zoom...
... setting 90 Iris 53 L Language 29 LCD monitor 16, 31 Locking scenes 62 M MagicPix function 45 Manual focus 48 Menu 28, 88 Mode dial 26 Motion picture playback 56 Motion picture recording 34 N Number...playback 58 S Scene Mode 49 SD/SDHC Memory Card 20, 21, 25 Self-timer recording 44 Shock proof 105 Shutter effect 36 Shutter speed 52 Skip playback 58 Slide show 59 Slow-motion playback 58 ... VideoCam Suite 74, 78-81 Volume adjustment 56 W WEB mode 40, 82 Waterproof performance 17-19 White balance 50 Wind Noise Reduction function 55 World time 54 Z Zoom 38 Zoom...