Panasonic DMC-FZ40, VQT2X16 operating instructions Recording Motion Pictures

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[REC] Mode:

Recording Motion Pictures

This can record high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG.

Audio will be recorded in stereo.

•Close the flash. (It is recommended that you close the flash when recording motion pictures. However, leaving the flash open will not result in a significant difference in sound quality.)

Select the mode.

Start recording by pressing the motion picture button.

AAvailable recording time B Elapsed recording time

• Release the motion picture button right after you press it.

• The recording state indicator (red) C will flash while recording motion pictures.

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Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.

•If the built-in memory or the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera stops recording automatically.

Note

•Motion picture recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is up to 2 GB. Only the maximum recordable time for 2 GB is displayed on the screen.

•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [AVCHD Lite] is 13 hours 3 minutes 20 seconds. Screen will only display up to 13 hours

3 minutes 20 seconds. However, the recording may stop before that depending on the remaining battery level.

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Contents Basic Operating Instructions Dear Customer Carefully observe copyright lawsProduct identification marking Information for Your SafetyProduct Location FCC Note Declaration of ConformityAbout the battery pack About the battery chargerBattery charger Contents Standard Accessories Indicated as battery charger or charger in the textNames of the Components AF/AF#/MF buttonPress Speaker Lens barrel Release lever Tripod receptacle Charging the Battery Battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BMB9PPAbout batteries that you can use with this unit ChargingWhen the Charge indicator flashes About the Charge indicatorCharge Recording conditions by Cipa standard Playback When using the LCD monitor/ViewfinderApprox min Built-in Memory About the Built-in Memory/the CardCard Inserting and Removing the Card optional/the Battery Clock is not set when the camera is shipped Setting Date/Time Clock SetSelect Clock SET in the REC or Setup menu, and press Setting the Menu Selecting the REC Mode Intelligent Auto ModeProgram AE Mode BasicAdvanced Scene Mode AdvancedTaking pictures using the automatic function Intelligent Auto ModePress Focus SubjectTaking pictures with your favorite settings Program AE ModeProgram shift Example of program shiftCompensating the Exposure Press the shutter button halfway to finishTaking pictures by specifying the aperture/ shutter speed Aperture-Priority AETaking picture by setting the exposure manually Manual Exposure AssistanceRecording Motion Pictures Playing back Pictures Normal Play Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered Deleting PicturesFor Windows For Macintosh Specifications LensBurst recording Burst speed Number Recordable PicturesHi-speed burst Burst speed NumberLCD monitor ViewfinderFlash MicrophoneEquipment mobility Movable Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# Illustration DescriptionClose-up lens Digital Camera Accessory Order Form VisaLimited Warranty Coverage For USA and Puerto Rico Only Limited WarrantyProduct or Part Name Parts Labor Mail-In Service Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions42 VQT2X16 ENG For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY As of November

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