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Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
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High Definition Video Camera
HDC-HS250P/PC
Model No.
Operating Instructions
VQT1Y31
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. For USA and Puerto Rico 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 VQT1Y31... -
Page 2: Things You Should Know
Date of Purchase Things You Should Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic! Dealer Purchased From You have purchased one of the most sophisticated Dealer Address and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family Dealer Phone No. - Page 3 Model No.: HDC-HS250P 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.
- Page 4 Batteries Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) p Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. p Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. p Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. p Do not touch the plug terminals (K and L) with metal objects.
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Page 5: 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. 12) Use only with the cart, 2) Keep these instructions. - Page 6 Precautions USE & LOCATION CARE p TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA ... Do not use WARNING strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning p TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your camera your camera body. p TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch the and power supply should not be exposed to surface of the lens with your hand.
- Page 7 HDMI, the HDMI Logo and the High-Definition Multimedia Interface are the registered trademarks or trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. p VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. p EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. p HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
Contents Accessories..........10 Recording Features............11 Quick Guide..........12 Recording (Basic) Preparation [1] Before recording ....... 39 Intelligent auto mode......40 Before using Quick start ........... 42 [1] Handling of HDD Quick power on ........43 [2] Recording motion pictures ....44 (Hard disk drive) ........ - Page 9 Playback With a PC Playback Before using [1] Motion picture playback ....74 [1] What you can do with a PC ..... 111 Creating still picture from motion End User License Agreement ... 113 [2] Operating environment....114 picture..........77 Highlight&Time frame index....
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Page 10: Accessories
Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Battery pack VW-VBG130 AC adaptor VSK0697 AC cable K2CA2CA00025 DC cable K2GJYDC00004 Remote control (Built-in battery) N2QAEC000024 AV cable K2KYYYY00054 Component cable K1HY10YY0005 USB cable K1HY04YY0032 Stylus pen VFC4394 CD-ROM VQT1Y31... -
Page 11: Features
Features w Very clear high definition pictures This unit can record detailed high definition images. High definition images (1920M1080) Standard images (720M480) Number of available scan lines 1080 Number of available scan lines 480 * If the recording mode is HA/HG/HX. What is AVCHD? This is a format for recording and playing back highly detailed high definition images. -
Page 12: Quick Guide
Quick Guide w Charging the battery w Inserting/removing an SD card Charging lamp [CHARGE] Lights up: Charging Goes off: Charging completed Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet. Insert the battery into the AC adaptor by aligning the arrows. -
Page 13: Recording Motion Pictures
w How to turn on the power w Recording motion pictures Turn on the power by changing the mode to 1) Change the mode to while pressing the lock release 2) Open the LCD monitor. button 3) Press the MENU button, then touch [MEDIA SELECT] [HDD] or [SD CARD]. -
Page 14: Motion Picture Playback
w Motion picture playback w Still picture playback 1) Change the mode to 1) Change the mode to 2) Touch the play mode select icon to select 2) Touch the play mode select icon to select desired media to be played back. desired media to be played back. -
Page 15: Preparation
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. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is made to the unit (including any other non-HDD related component). - Page 16 w HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] p The lamp illuminates while the HDD is being accessed (initialization, recording, playback, deleting etc.). p Do not perform the following operations when the lamp illuminates. It may damage the HDD or cause a malfunction in the unit. LTurn the unit off LInsert and remove the USB cable LExpose the unit to vibrations or shock...
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Page 17: Parts Identification And Handling
PRE-REC button [PRE-REC] (F 47) Battery holder (F 21) DC input terminal [DC IN] (F 23) p Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VW-AD21PP; optional). 10 USB terminal [ ] (F 100, 108, 119) -
Page 18: Lens Cover
12 Zoom buttons (F 54) p These buttons function in the same manner as the zoom lever. Changing the thumbnail display and adjusting the volume can be done. 13 Menu button [MENU] (F 28) 14 Delete button [ ] (F 84) 15 SD card open lever [OPEN] (F 25) 16 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (F 93, 107) - Page 19 28 Recording start/stop button (F 44) 36 Shoulder strap fixture 29 Status indicator (F 26) 30 Mode dial (F 26) 31 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] (F 16) 32 Photoshot button [ ] (F 48) 33 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Recording Mode) (F 54) Thumbnail display switch/Volume lever /VOLT] (In Playback Mode) (F 75)
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Page 20: Setup
Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. Charging the battery When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. -
Page 21: Inserting/Removing The Battery
We recommend using Panasonic batteries (F 10, 22, 144). p If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. p Do not heat or expose to flame. p Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed. -
Page 22: Charging And Recording Time
( ) will flash. p The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you can use for this unit. It may take time to display the remaining battery capacity. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use. -
Page 23: 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. p Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. Also, do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit. -
Page 24: Preparation Of Sd Cards
Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for motion picture recording. Motion picture recording Still picture Card type Capacity The following models of Panasonic SD cards can recording be used. 8 MB Cannot be used. Can be 16 MB used. -
Page 25: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card
Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (F 92) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. -
Page 26: Selecting A Mode (Turning The Unit On/Off)
Preparation Selecting a mode Setup (Turning the unit on/off) Change the mode to recording, playback or power OFF. Turn on the power by changing the mode to while pressing the lock release button p Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. -
Page 27: How To Use The Touch Screen
Preparation How to use the touch screen Setup You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger. It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation, or if it is hard to operate with your fingers. w Touch w About the operation icons Touch and release the touch screen to select... -
Page 28: Using The Menu Screen
Preparation Using the menu screen Setup MENU It is recommended to hold the LCD monitor with your thumb and index finger when pressing the buttons on the LCD monitor. Press the MENU button. Touch the desired item to enter the setting. MENU Touch the top menu Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU... -
Page 29: Language Selection
Language selection You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen. Press the MENU button, then touch [SETUP] [LANGUAGE]. Touch [English]. Menu list Part of the menu will not be used depending on the used functions. (F 129) Motion Picture Recording Mode *1 It is not displayed when the Intelligent Auto Mode is on. -
Page 30: Media Select
PICTURE SETUP [PICTURE SIZE] (F 49) [DISPLAY] The screen indications are selected as shown [QUALITY] (F 50) in the illustration below. [HI-SPEED BURST] (F 67) [OFF] [ON] [SELF TIMER] (F 60) 0h00m00s 1h30m [FLASH] (F 60) R 1h20m [FLASH LEVEL] (F 60) [RED EYE] (F 61) -
Page 31: Record Setup
[ALERT SOUND] [DEMO MODE] Touch screen operation, starting and This item is used to start the unit stopping of recording and power on/off can demonstration. be confirmed with this sound. (Only when the mode is at the 2 Beeps for 4 times position) When an error occurs. -
Page 32: Playback Mode
Playback mode *1 When the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, or when [INTEL. SCENE] (F 78) is selected, this does not appear. *2 Only when the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, this appears. *3 This appears only when the [VIDEO/SD CARD] or [PICTURE/SD CARD] is selected. -
Page 33: Setting Date And Time
Preparation 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 perform steps 2 to 3 below to set the date and time. Change the mode to [DATE] [D/T]... -
Page 34: World Time Setting (Displaying The Time Of The Travel Destination)
World time setting (Displaying the time of the travel destination) It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region and the travel destination. Select the menu. (F 28) already been set once, execute the menu operation for Step 1. -
Page 35: Adjusting Lcd Monitor
Preparation Adjusting LCD monitor Setup p These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. w Adjusting the brightness and LCD monitor adjustment color level of the LCD monitor w Power LCD It adjusts brightness and color density on the LCD monitor. -
Page 36: Touch Screen Calibration
Touch screen calibration Perform the touch screen calibration if a different object to the one touched is selected. Select the menu. (F 28) [SETUP] [CALIBRATION] [YES] p Touch [ENTER]. Touch the [ ] with the supplied stylus pen and enter in calibration. -
Page 37: Using With The Remote Control
Preparation Using with the remote Setup control Select the menu. (F 28) Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (F 33) 10 Menu button [MENU] [SETUP] [REMOTE CONTROL] [ON] 11 OK button [OK] * means that these buttons function in the same p This function’s default setting is [ON]. manner as the corresponding buttons on the p [REMOTE CONTROL] can be set to [OFF] so unit. -
Page 38: Operation Of Direction Buttons/Ok Button
Operation of direction Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. CR2025 only. Use of another battery may buttons/OK button present a risk of fire or explosion. Caution: Battery may explode if mistreated. Press a direction button. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. -
Page 39: Recording
Recording Before recording Recording (Basic) w Basic camera positioning p When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will become dark in the recording. p When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object. -
Page 40: Intelligent Auto Mode
Intelligent auto mode The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. p When this unit is purchased, the Intelligent Auto Mode is set to on. Intelligent auto button Press this button to switch on/off the Intelligent Auto Mode. -
Page 41: Automatic White Balance
Automatic white balance p Modes are selected automatically by the unit, White balance adjustment recognizes the color so it may not choose desired mode depending of light and adjusts so the white color will on the recording conditions. become a purer white. The unit determines the p Brightness may change suddenly or flicker hue of light, thereby judging the recording when set to on. -
Page 42: Quick Start
Auto focus Quick start The lens is moved forward or backward automatically to bring the subject into focus. This unit will resume recording pause mode Auto focus has the following characteristics. about 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is LAdjusts so that the vertical lines of a subject reopened. -
Page 43: Quick Power On
Quick power on p Quick Start Standby Mode is canceled if Labout 5 minutes have elapsed (Only when recording to an SD card) Lmode is set to The unit is put into recording pause approx. Lunit is turned off 1.9 seconds when the mode is set to p Time for Quick Start will be more than 0.6 from OFF. -
Page 44: Recording Motion Pictures
Recording Recording motion pictures Recording (Basic) This unit records high definition images that are compatible with the AVCHD format. Sound is recorded with the Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator. w When selecting media Select the menu. (F 28) [MEDIA SELECT] [HDD] or [SD CARD] p Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. - Page 45 About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures p They are not compatible with devices other than those that support AVCHD. Images cannot be played with equipment that does not support AVCHD (ordinary DVD recorders). Confirm that your equipment supports AVCHD by referring to the operating instructions. p There are some cases where the recorded motion pictures cannot be played back, even if the device supports AVCHD.
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Page 46: Recording Modes/Approximate Recordable Time
Recording modes/approximate recordable time Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded. Select the menu. (F 28) [RECORD SETUP] [REC MODE] desired setting 1 GB 7 min 9 min 14 min 21 min 2 GB 15 min 20 min 30 min... -
Page 47: Pre-Rec
PRE-REC Shooting guide This prevents you from missing a Message is displayed when this unit is moved shot. rapidly. Select the menu. (F 28) This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds before the [RECORD SETUP] [SHOOTING GUIDE] recording start/stop button is pressed. -
Page 48: Recording Still Pictures
Recording Recording still pictures Recording (Basic) p Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. p Align with the status indicator Change the mode to Focus indication: Open the LCD monitor. -
Page 49: Aspect Ratio/Picture Size
p Focus area is not displayed in the following w About the screen indications in conditions. Still Picture Recording LWhen the Intelligent Auto (Portrait Mode) is used. LWhen the Digital Zoom (more than approx. MEGA R3000 R3000 R3000 12M) is used. 10.6 LWhen AF tracking is used. -
Page 50: Picture Quality
w Picture size in Motion Picture p When the aspect ratio is set to [4:3] or [3:2], Recording Mode black bands may appear on the left and right of Select the menu. (F 28) the screen. p The edges of still pictures recorded on this unit [PICTURE] [PICTURE SIZE] desired... -
Page 51: Number Of Recordable Pictures
Number of recordable pictures (In Still Picture Recording mode) Aspect ratio Picture size 3520M2640 3264M2448 2560M1920 640M480 Picture quality 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 1010 256 MB 1380 2150 512 MB 2760 4300 SD card 1 GB 5550 8660... - Page 52 Aspect ratio 10.6 Picture size 3984M2656 3264M2176 2592M1728 Picture quality 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB SD card 1 GB 2 GB 1210 4 GB 1010 1510 1520 2390 6 GB 1540 1460 2290 2310...
- Page 53 (In Motion Picture Recording mode) Aspect ratio 16:9 Picture size 3840M2160 1920M1080 Picture quality 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB SD card 1 GB 1290 2 GB 1670 2630 4 GB 1290 3290 5160 6 GB...
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Page 54: Zoom In/Out Function
Recording Zoom in/out function Recording (Basic) The maximum optical zoom ratio is 12M. [OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 12M) Change the mode to [30M]: Up to 30M [700M]: Up to 700M p The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded. -
Page 55: Optical Image Stabilizer Function
Recording Optical image stabilizer Recording (Basic) function Optical image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as much. Change the mode to O.I.S. Optical Image Stabilizer button Press this button to switch on/off the image stabilizer function. In Motion Picture Recording Mode, appears on the screen, and the image stabilizer function works all the time. -
Page 56: Af Tracking
Recording AF tracking Recording (Basic) It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen. The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking) Change the mode to Touch Start recording. - Page 57 p This function cannot be used in Manual Mode. p This function cannot be used when the Scene Mode is set to the Fireworks Mode in Still Picture Recording Mode. p It may track different objects or may not lock the target depending on the recording conditions such as the following: LWhen the object is too large or too small...
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Page 58: Recording (Advanced)
Recording Recording functions of Recording (Advanced) operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. Change the mode to Touch to display the (e.g. Backlight compensation) operation icons on the screen. Select an operation icon. p Touch at the bottom right of the screen to p Select the operation icon again to cancel the change the page and touch... -
Page 59: Soft Skin Mode
*1 Not displayed in Still Picture Recording Mode. *2 Not displayed when the Intelligent Auto Mode is on. *3 Not displayed in Motion Picture Recording Mode. p If you turn off the power or change the mode to , MagicPix, Backlight compensation, Self-timer and tele macro functions are canceled. - Page 60 Function Effect MagicPix This function allows you to record color images in very low light situations. (Minimum required illumination: approx. 1 lx) Self-timer This is for recording still pictures using the timer. Each time the icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order: setting canceled h10:...
- Page 61 Function Effect Red eye reduction Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes. p In Motion Picture Recording Mode, set this function from the menu. Intelligent contrast control: Self-timer: p If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the p The Self-timer Standby Mode is canceled when brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be you press the recording start/stop button to...
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Page 62: Recording Functions Of Menus
Recording Recording functions of Recording (Advanced) menus Function Effect/Setting method Scene Mode When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. p Change the mode to Select the menu. (F 28) [RECORD SETUP] [SCENE MODE] desired setting Sports:... - Page 63 Function Effect/Setting method Guide line You can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures and still pictures. The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the composition. p Change the mode to p The Intelligent Auto Mode is set to off.
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Page 64: Auto Slow Shutter
Function Effect/Setting method Auto slow shutter You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. p Change the mode to p The Intelligent Auto Mode is set to off. (F 40) Select the menu. (F 28) [RECORD SETUP] [AUTO SLOW SHTR] [ON]... -
Page 65: Microphone Setup
Function Effect/Setting method Microphone setup Directivity (sound sensitivity direction) of the built-in microphones can be adjusted. [SURROUND]: p Change the mode to Sound is recorded with p The Intelligent Auto Mode is set to off. (F 40) 5.1 ch surround microphone. Select the menu. - Page 66 Function Effect/Setting method Microphone level When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted. [AUTO]: p Change the mode to AGC is activated, and the p The Intelligent Auto Mode is set to off. (F 40) recording level is adjusted Select the menu.
- Page 67 Function Effect/Setting method Hi-speed burst Recording is done continuously at the rate of 24 or 60 still pictures per second. shooting Use this function to record an object with fast movement. It is recorded in Motion Picture Recording Mode, since still [24 frames/sec]: pictures are generated from motion picture.
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Page 68: Af Assist Lamp
Function Effect/Setting method AF assist lamp Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. p Change the mode to p The Intelligent Auto Mode is set to off. (F 40) Select the menu. - Page 69 Night portrait Microphone level: p The shutter speed is 1/2 or more. p When the Intelligent Auto Mode is on, the p The flash is set to [ON]. setting is fixed to [AUTO] and cannot be p Using a tripod is recommended. changed.
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Page 70: Manual Recording
Recording Manual recording Recording (Advanced) Touch the operation icon to adjust white balance, shutter speed, iris and manual focus. Change the mode to Press the MANUAL button. appears on the screen. MANUAL Perform the setting by touching the desired item to be set. White balance (F 71) Manual shutter speed (F 72) SHTR... -
Page 71: White Balance
White balance The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. The unit can record pictures in a natural hue if it can recognize the reference color white. p Press the MANUAL button. -
Page 72: Manual Shutter Speed/Iris Adjustment
Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Iris: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. p Press the MANUAL button. (F 70) Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS]. Manual shutter speed adjustment p When the shutter speed is set lower than 1/15 in the Still Picture Recording Mode, using a Touch to adjust settings. -
Page 73: Manual Focus Adjustment
Manual focus adjustment Picture adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, Adjust the quality of the image while recording. then use manual focus. Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the p Press the MANUAL button. (F 70) quality of the image. -
Page 74: Playback
Playback Motion picture playback Playback p Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. p Align with the status indicator Change the mode to Select the playback operation by Touch the play mode select icon touching the operation icon. -
Page 75: Skip Playback
w Change the thumbnail display w Skip playback (to the start of a scene) During step 3, the thumbnail display changes in the following order if the zoom lever is operated (Operation is possible with the remote side or side. control only.) 20 scenes 9 scenes... -
Page 76: Motion Picture Compatibility
w Frame-by-frame playback Motion picture compatibility The motion picture is advanced one frame at a p This unit is based on the AVCHD format. time. p The video signal that can be played back on Pause the playback. this unit is 1920M1080/60i, 1920M1080/24p p When the operation icon disappears, touch or 1440M1080/60i. -
Page 77: Creating Still Picture From Motion Picture
Creating still picture from Highlight&Time frame index motion picture An image of one scene is displayed as a thumbnail at set time interval. Scene can be A single frame from the recorded motion picture played back from any midway point of the scene can be saved as a still picture. -
Page 78: Playing Back Motion Pictures By Date
Playing back motion Intelligent scene selection pictures by date Play back the scenes excluding a portion of the scene judged to have failed to shoot due to fast Scenes recorded on the same day can be played movement of this unit, camera shake, or focus back in succession. -
Page 79: Highlight Playback
w Scene setting Highlight playback 1) Touch [SELECT SCENES] or [SELECT DATE]. Part that was recognized as clearly recorded is extracted from a long recording, and it can be played back in short time with music added. Touch 2) (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected) Touch the scene to be played back. -
Page 80: Repeat Playback
w Playback time setting Repeat playback 1) Touch the playback time to set. Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes. Select the menu. (F 28) [VIDEO SETUP] [REPEAT PLAY] [ON] indication appears on the full screen views. -
Page 81: Still Picture Playback
Playback Still picture playback Playback p Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. p Align with the status indicator Change the mode to Touch the still picture to be Touch the play mode select icon played back. - Page 82 w Changing the playback settings Select the playback operation by for the slide show touching the operation icon. 1) Touch / : Slide show (playback of the still pictures 2) Touch the interval of playback for the slide in numerical order) start/pause. show.
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Page 83: Playing Back Still Pictures By Date
Still picture compatibility Playing back still pictures p This unit is compliant with the unified by date standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) established by JEITA (Japan Still pictures recorded on the same day can be Electronics and Information Technology played back in succession. -
Page 84: Editing
Playback Deleting scenes/still pictures Editing Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. Change the mode to To delete by confirming images being played back 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 0h00m00s Press the button while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back. - Page 85 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2) To continue deleting other scenes Repeat steps 3-4. When you stop deleting halfway Touch [CANCEL] or press the MENU button while deleting. p The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is canceled cannot be restored.
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Page 86: Dividing A Scene To Partially
Playback Dividing a scene to partially Editing delete To delete an unnecessary portion of a scene, first divide the scene and then delete the unnecessary portion. Change the mode to Touch the Play Mode select icon to select the desired media to Delete the unnecessary scene. -
Page 87: Protecting Scenes/Still Pictures
Playback Protecting scenes/still Editing pictures Scenes/still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake. (Even if you protect some scenes/still pictures, formatting the media will delete them.) Change the mode to Select the menu. (F 28) [VIDEO SETUP] or [PICT. -
Page 88: Dpof Setting
Playback DPOF setting Editing You can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD card. Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon to select [PICTURE/ SD CARD]. -
Page 89: Copying Between Sd Card And Hdd
Playback Copying between SD card Editing and HDD Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between an SD card inserted in this unit and HDD. Confirming remaining capacity on the copy destination p If the remaining capacity on a single SD card is not enough, you can copy to multiple SD cards following the instruction on the screen. -
Page 90: Copying
Copying p If there is not much remaining capacity in the SD card, a confirmation message asking to copy after deleting all data on the SD card is displayed. Be aware that deleted data cannot be restored. Change the mode to p Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC (Only when [VIDEO]/[PICTURE] is selected adaptor. - Page 91 (Only when [SELECT DATE] is selected in step 4) If you will delete the motion pictures or still Touch the date to be copied. pictures after copying is complete, be sure to play back the motion pictures or still pictures to check that they have been copied to correctly before deleting.
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Page 92: Formatting
Playback Formatting Editing Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. (F 100, 111) Change the mode to , and select desired media to be formatted. -
Page 93: With A Tv
HDMI terminal Component terminal Video terminal p Use the supplied component cable and AV cable. Use of the following Panasonic HDMI mini cables is recommended to connect the unit to the HDMI terminal. Connect this unit to a TV. HDMI mini cable... - Page 94 Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. p Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). p Do not use any other component cables except the supplied one.
- Page 95 HDMI operating instructions of the TV for details.) mini cable, component cable and AV cable. Refer to the following support site for information about Panasonic TVs with an SD card slot for playing back your pictures. http://panasonic.net/ p For details on how to play back, please read the operating instructions for the TV.
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Page 96: Connecting With A Hdmi Mini Cable
TV and then play back the recorded high definition images, you can enjoy them in high resolution with high quality sound. If you connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link, linked operations (VIERA Link) are possible. (F 98) Select the desired method of HDMI output. -
Page 97: Listening In 5.1 Channel Sound
Please read the AV amplifier and TV operating instructions for how to connect this unit to the AV amplifier and TV. p If you connect this unit to a Panasonic AV amplifier and Panasonic TV that are compatible with VIERA Link, linked operations (VIERA Link) become possible. (F 98) p The unit cannot be connected to the optical digital cable. -
Page 98: Playback Using Viera Link (Hdavi Control )
EZ Sync p This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. - Page 99 VIERA Link, read the operating instructions for the devices. p Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV.
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Page 100: Backup
VW-BN1). The copied DVD disc can also be played back. p Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it. Preparing for copying/playing back We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW-BN1. w About discs that can be used for copying Disc type*... - Page 101 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with VW-BN1) to the DVD burner. p You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit. Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with VW-BN1).
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Page 102: Copying To Discs
Copying to discs p You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc. (You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM.) p Motion pictures and still pictures cannot both be copied to a single disc. p Confirm that auto protection is [ON] before copying data. (F 106) Connect this unit to the DVD burner to prepare for copying. -
Page 103: Important Notice
(Only when [SELECT SCENES] is selected (Only when [SELECT SCENES]/ in step 5) [SELECT DATE] is selected in step 5) Touch the scene you want to Touch [Enter]/[ENTER]. p Touch [NEXT]. copy. Touch [START]. p When touched, the scene is selected and the indication appears on the thumbnail. - Page 104 About the approximate time it takes for copying to a disc To copy motion pictures to the full capacity of a disc Copy time Disc type [High Definition] [Standard (XP)] [Standard (SP)] Approx. DVD-RAM 50 min to 80 min Approx. Approx.
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Page 105: Playing Back The Copied Disc
Playing back the copied disc p Only discs that have been copied by connecting this unit to the DVD burner or created with HD Writer AE 1.0 can be played back. It may not be possible to play back discs copied/played back on other devices or software. -
Page 106: Managing The Copied Disc (Formatting, Auto Protect, Displaying Disc Information)
Managing the copied disc (Formatting, Auto protect, Displaying disc information) p Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (F 100) w Formatting discs To release the disc protection p If you format a disc, the auto protection is This is for initializing DVD-RAM and DVD-RW released. -
Page 107: Dubbing Images Onto Other Video Devices
Backup Dubbing images onto other With other products video devices Images played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD recorder or video device. p Images are dubbed in standard quality. p Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. Change the video input on the video device and TV that this unit is connected to. -
Page 108: With A Printer (Pictbridge)
Backup 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.) PictBridge is an industry standard from the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) for direct printing. - Page 109 Touch a still picture to be printed. Touch [PAPER SIZE] to select the paper size setting. [STANDARD]: Size specific to the printer Touch to set the number of [4M5 INCH]: L size prints. [5M7 INCH]: 2L size [4M6 INCH]: Postcard size [A4]: A4 size p You cannot set paper sizes not supported on...
- Page 110 When you stop printing halfway Touch [CANCEL]. p A confirmation message appears. If [YES] is selected, the number of prints set is canceled and the screen returns to step 4. If [NO] is selected, all the settings are kept and the screen returns to step 4.
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Page 111: With A Pc
With a PC What you can do with a PC Before using You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu-ray discs (BD), DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer AE 1.0 for HDC, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM. Available function Data type Software required... - Page 112 Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device cannot be written to the software supplied with this unit. To write motion picture data recorded with the Panasonic High Definition Video Camera sold previously, use the HD Writer supplied with the unit.
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Page 113: End User License Agreement
Software to Panasonic Corporation warrant that the operation of the Software will be (“Panasonic”), its distributors or dealers from uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic or any of which you made the purchase. its distributors will not be liable for any damage... -
Page 114: Operating Environment
With a PC Operating environment Before using p Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. p A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible BD/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a BD/DVD.) p Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases. - Page 115 Necessary software Windows Vista SP1: DirectX 10.1 (already installed with Windows Vista SP1) Windows Vista: DirectX 10 (already installed with Windows Vista) Windows XP/2000: DirectX 9.0c (already installed with Windows XP SP2) p If you install the software on a PC that is not compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the PC may not work properly.
- Page 116 w Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) IBM PC/AT compatible PC Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic or Service Pack 1 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium or Service Pack 1 Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate or Service Pack 1...
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Page 117: Setup
With a PC Installation Setup When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent authorization. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.) p Before starting the installation, close all applications that are running. p Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed. - Page 118 w Uninstalling HD Writer AE 1.0 Follow the steps below to uninstall any software When installation is complete, some notes applications that you no longer require. will appear. Check the contents, then close Select [start] ([Settings] the window. [Control Panel] [Add or Remove Programs Select [Yes, I want to restart my (Applications)] or [Uninstall a...
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Page 119: Connecting To A Pc
With a PC Connecting to a PC Setup p Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed. p Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC. USB cable (supplied) Connect this unit to the AC adaptor. p When the unit is connected to a PC, its p It is possible to use the unit connected to the power cannot be turned off. -
Page 120: To Disconnect Usb Cable Safely
w If the driver has not been recognized properly Use the following methods to enable it to be recognized. Method 1: Turn off the unit and your PC once and try verifying again. Method 2: Remove the SD card and try verifying again. Method 3: Try connecting the unit to another USB port on your PC. -
Page 121: About The Pc Display
About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognized as an external drive. p Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [My Computer (Computer)]. The following data will be recorded. We recommend using HD Writer AE 1.0 to Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG format copy or write back motion picture data. -
Page 122: Using With A Pc
(On the PC) Select [start] [All Programs (Programs)] [Panasonic] [HD Writer AE 1.0] [HD Writer AE]. p For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software. -
Page 123: If Using Macintosh
With a PC If using Macintosh Using with a PC p HD Writer AE 1.0 is not available for Macintosh. p iMovie’08 7.1.2 or later supported. For details about iMovie’08, please contact Apple Inc. w Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) Mac OS X 10.4 Mac OS X 10.5 PowerPC G5 (1.8 GHz or higher) -
Page 124: Others
Others Indications Indications w Recording indications Motion picture recording mode World time setting (F 34) Motion picture recording mode 0h00m00s 1h30m (F 46) R 1h20m 1920 HA mode PRE-REC HG mode 1/100 HX mode OPEN HE mode HDD recording possible status 12:34PM (White) Card recording possible status... - Page 125 Scene mode (F 62) Red eye reduction (F 61) Sports mode Picture quality (F 50) Portrait mode Number of recording pixels for Spotlight mode still pictures (F 49, 50, 67, 77) Snow mode 3520M2640 Beach mode 3264M2448 Sunset mode 2560M1920 Fireworks mode 640M480 Scenery mode...
- Page 126 w Playback indications w PC connection indications Playback (F 74, 82) Accessing the card (When connected to a PC) (F 119) Pause (F 74, 82) Accessing the HDD (When Fast forward/rewind playback connected to a PC) (F 119) (F 75) Last/first scene paused w Confirmatory indications Skip playback (F 75)
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Page 127: Messages
Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (F 20) If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, remove the battery and then insert it again. If the message appears even after repeating this several times, this unit needs repair. Detach the power and contact consumer support. -
Page 128: About Recovery
About recovery If faulty management information is found, one of the following messages may appear. Be sure to follow directions in the messages. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.) CONTROL DATA ERROR HAS BEEN DETECTED. (SD CARD) CONTROL DATA ERROR HAS BEEN DETECTED. (HDD) THUMBNAIL DATA ERROR IS DETECTED. -
Page 129: Helpful Hints
Others Functions that cannot be Helpful hints used simultaneously Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s specifications. Functions Conditions which disable the functions p When the Hi-speed Burst Shooting Mode is on Motion picture recording p When the Hi-speed Burst Shooting Mode is on PRE-REC... - Page 130 Functions Conditions which disable the functions p When the Intelligent Auto Mode is on Soft Skin Mode p When the Sunset, Fireworks, Night Scenery or Tele macro Scenery Mode of Scene Mode is used p When the Hi-speed Burst Shooting Mode is on MagicPix p When the Digital Cinema is used p When the AF tracking is used...
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Page 131: Troubleshooting
Others Troubleshooting Helpful hints Problem Check points p Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (F 20) This unit cannot be p The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach turned on. the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. If the unit This unit does not stay still cannot be used, the battery is faulty. - Page 132 Problem Check points p Turn on the power again. If normal conditions are not This unit cannot be restored yet, remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about operated though it is 1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor. turned on.
- Page 133 Problem Check points p Touch the part of the object that has specific color such as AF tracking does not work when the object is the part that is different from the surrounding. (F 56) touched. p Set the Intelligent Auto Mode to on or off. Auto focus function does p If you are trying to record a scene which is hard to bring into not work.
- Page 134 Problem Check points p Check that the device is compatible with the capacity or If the SD card is inserted in another device, it is not type of SD card (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card) recognized. that you inserted. Refer to the operating instructions of the device for details.
- Page 135 Problem Check points VIERA Link does not [Setting on this unit] p Connect with a HDMI mini cable (optional). (F 98) work. p Press the MENU button, then touch [SETUP] [VIERA Link] [ON]. (F 98) p Turn the power to the unit off and then back on again. [Setting on other devices] p Depending on HDMI terminal of the TV, the input channel may not switch automatically.
- Page 136 w If scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another device The images may be still for several seconds at the joins between the scenes if the following operations are performed when multiple scenes have been continuously played back using another unit. p Just how smoothly the scenes will be played back depends on the playback unit.
- Page 137 w When deleting scenes Scene to be deleted The image will be still for several seconds wherever a scene was deleted. The images of consecutive scenes where there are no deletions are played back smoothly one after another. w When selected scenes are copied between an SD card and the HDD or when selected scenes are copied to a disc in a connected DVD burner.
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Page 138: Cautions For Use
Others Cautions for use p Do not leave rubber or plastic products in About this unit contact with the unit for a long time. The unit and the SD card become warm during When you use the unit in a sandy or dusty use. -
Page 139: About The Battery
Please look after the data in your HDD temperature as possible. (Recommended temperature: 15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to 77 °F), carefully. Panasonic will not be held Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%) responsible in the unlikely case that private p Extremely high temperatures or low data is divulged. -
Page 140: About The Ac Adaptor
Do not throw an old battery into fire. Extremely high precision technology is p Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen result in an explosion. featuring a total of approximately 230,000 pixels. -
Page 141: Specifications
Others Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 7.2 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording: 7.4 W Signal system 1080/60i Recording format AVCHD format compliant Image sensor 1/4.1\ 3MOS image sensor Total: 3050 KM3 Effective pixels:... - Page 142 1.0 Vp-p, 75 J, NTSC system AV terminal video output level 1.0 Vp-p, 75 J Component terminal Pb: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 J video output level Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 J ™ ™ HDMI mini connector HDMI (x.v.Color ) 1125i (1080i)/525p (480p) video output level 316 mV, 600 J, 2 ch AV terminal audio output...
- Page 143 Motion pictures Recording SD card SD Memory Card: 1 GB, 2 GB (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant) media SDHC Memory Card: 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB (FAT32 system compliant) 120 GB Compression MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Recording mode and HA: Approx.
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Page 144: Optional Accessories
Optional accessories Accessory No. Figure Description VW-AD21PP-K AC adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cables VW-VBG130 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack VW-VBG260 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack *2*3 VW-VBG6 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack VW-VH04 Battery pack holder kit RP-CDHM15 HDMI mini cable RP-CDHM30 VW-T4314H... - Page 145 Accessory No. Figure Description RP-SDM12GU1K Class 4 12 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDM06GU1K Class 4 6 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDM04GU1K Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDM02GU2A Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card (Package of 2 cards) RP-SDM02GU1A Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card RP-SDV32GU1K...
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Page 146: Accessory Order Form (For Usa And Puerto Rico Customers)
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories. VQT1Y31... -
Page 147: Request For Service Notice (Usa And Puerto Rico Only)
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 1590 Touhy Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007... -
Page 148: Limited Warranty (United States And Puerto Rico)
Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (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 parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a... -
Page 149: Customer Services Directory (United States And Puerto Rico)
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 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) 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 150: 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 151: Index
Index w Numerics 5.1 channel ......97 Gain ....... 72 Grip belt . - Page 152 Quick power on ..... . .43 Quick start ......42 Recordable time .
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Page 153: Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Española Para El Uso Rápido
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápido w Carga de la batería w Insertar/extraer una tarjeta SD Luz indicadora de carga [CHARGE] Encendida: Carga en curso Apagada: Carga completada Conecte el cable de CA al adaptador de CA y a la toma de CA. - Page 154 w Grabación de películas w Cómo encender la unidad 1) Cambie el modo a Encienda la alimentación cambiando el modo a 2) Abra la pantalla LCD. mientras pulsa el botón de 3) Pulse el botón MENU, luego toque [SELEC desbloqueo MEDIO] [DISCO DURO] o [TARJETA SD].
- Page 155 w Reproducción de películas w Reproducción de fotografías 1) Cambie el modo a 1) Cambie el modo a 2) Toque el icono de selección del modo de 2) Toque el icono de selección del modo de reproducción para seleccionar el medio reproducción para seleccionar el medio deseado a ser reproducido.
- Page 156 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 VQT1Y31 F0109TS0 ( 3000 ) © Panasonic Corporation 2009 Printed in Japan...