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Memory Camcorder
High-resolution colour widescreen LCD 2.7 Wide TFT LCD
Key features of your memory camcorder
Time lapse recording catches the moment
Capturing photo image
Direct upload of your videos to the web
Make all your recordings with a simple View button
Precautions
Safety warnings
Before Using this Camcorder
Important information on use
Important Note
Liquid crystal display
Be careful of unusual ambient temperature
Hold the camcorder correctly
Do not subject the camcorder to impact
Do not expose the camcorder to soot or steam
Do not clean the camcorder body with benzene or thinner
Do not use the camcorder near corrosive gas
Do not use the camcorder near an ultrasonic humidifier
Correct disposal of batteries in this product
This precaution must be kept
Precautions during use
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Playback
Recording Options
Playback Options
Auto Power Off
Using the settings menu items
Default Set
Storage Info
Maintenance & Additional Information
Connecting to Other Devices
Troubleshooting Specifications
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You can record videos in H.264 format
Quick start guide
Press the Recording start/stop button
CHG indicator
To stop recording, press the Recording start/ stop button
LCD screen
Play back videos or photos
Your PC via the USB cable
Sharing VIDEOS/PHOTOS on YouTube/Flickr
Getting to know your camcorder
Whats Included with Your Camcorder
+ The exact shape of each item may vary by model
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Front & Left View
Right & TOP / Bottom View
Rear View
Preparation
Adjusting the LCD Screen
Attaching the Grip Belt
Attaching the Core Filter
Inserting the battery pack
Connecting a Power Source
Ejecting the battery pack
Slide and close the battery slot cover
Using the USB cable
Using the AC power
Fully charge the battery pack before use
Adaptor
Charging CHG lamp
Battery Level Display
Continuous Recording without zoom
Handling the battery pack
About the battery pack
About the battery life
Maintaining the battery pack
Using a household power source
Lens opens automatically when the camcorder is powered on
Setting the operating modes
Basic Operation of Your Camcorder
Turning the camcorder on or off
Stby mode
Switching to the Power Saving Mode
Playback mode Includes the thumbnail view mode
Power saving mode does not work in the following situations
Video and Photo record mode
LCD Screen Indicators
Record mode
Time counter
Video and Photo record mode Shortcut menu Manual
Video and Photo record mode Shortcut menu OK Guide
Video Play mode Single View
Video Play mode Thumbnail View
Date/Time Display Play Option
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Video Play mode Shortcut menu OK Guide
Video Play mode Single Volume
Date/Time Display Volume Bar
Photo Play mode Single View
Photo Play mode Thumbnail View
Using the LCD Enhancer Function
Turning the Screen Indicators ON/OFF
Switching the information display mode
Adjustment
Setting the ANTI-SHAKE OIS Optical Image Stabilizer
Shortcut Menu OK Guide
Shortcut menu OK guide cannot be used in the Easy Q mode
Shortcut Function Using the Control Buttons
Button Record / mode Play Mode
Video Play Mode Photo Play
Turning the power on and setting the date and time
Initial Setting Time ZONE, Date and Time & OSD Language
Selecting the OSD language
Using a memory card not supplied
Using the built-in memory SMX-K44/K442/K45 only
About the storage media
Selecting the Storage Media SMX-K44/K442/K45 only
Inserting a memory card
Inserting / Ejecting a Memory Card
Ejecting a memory card
Close the cover
Sdhc Secure Digital High Capacity Memory Card
Selecting a Suitable Memory Card
Memory card is a compact portable storage media
Sdhc or SD memory cards By Panasonic, SanDisk, and Toshiba
Camcorder supports Sdhc memory card for data storage
Handling a memory card
Recordable time for videos
Recordable Time and Capacity
TV Super Fine, TV Fine, TV Normal, Web Fine, Web Normal
Recording Videos
Recording
Button
Check the subject on the LCD screen
To cancel Easy Q mode
Recording with Ease for Beginners Easy Q Mode
Taking Photos
Set Zoom Type to Digital Zoom. ²page
Zooming in and OUT
Changing the Playback Mode
How to change between video and photo thumbnail view
Playback
Shortcut menu for playback will be displayed for a while
Playing Videos
Adjusting the volume
Various Playback Operations
Viewing Photos
Recording options
Changing the Menu Settings
OK button
Selected item is applied and the indicator is displayed
Menu Items
Recording menu items
Items
Contents On-screen display Auto
Using the Recording Menu Items
ISCENE
You can the menu items for video or photos recording
Records in 1696x960 resolution
Contents On-screen display
Records in 848x480 resolution
Records in 1600x1200 resolution
Wide
Setting the white balance manually Select Custom WB
Sets the aperture value automatically
Setting the aperture manually
Sets the aperture value manually
On-screen Display
Setting the shutter speed manually
Recommended shutter speed when recording
Speed, then press the OK button
Setting the exposure manually
EV Exposure Value
Manual exposure is recommended in situations
Disables the function
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Back Light
None
Focus
To concentrate on the creative side of your recording
Focussing difficult or unreliable Face detection
To focus on a nearer subject, press the Control button W
Focussing manually during recording
Focussing on a farther subject
Manual focus is recommended in the following situations
Digital Effect
Wind Cut
Fader
Fade
Fade out
Zoom Type
Only optical zoom is available up to None
Digital zoom is available up to
Contents On-screen
Time Lapse REC
Storage media by set interval and total recording period
Example of Time Lapse REC
Disables the function None
Guideline
Records the subject placed in the centre
Playback options
Items Video Photo Default value
Playback menu items
Protect
Multi View Option
Recorded files will be sorted by the iSCENE mode used at
Recording time in thumbnails
Date View
Play Option
Contents On-screen
Selected video will be played
All videos will be played repeatedly
Delete
Protect
Protects selected videos or photos from deletion
Select Files button to confirm
Images are copied in another storage media
Copy SMX-K44/K442/K45 only
Using the View
STORY-BOARD Print
Edit Divide
~60 seconds ~30 seconds 31~60 seconds
Point first image
One video clip is divided into two video clips
~30 seconds
You can combine two different video clips
Edit Combine
Slide Show
Start
To end the slide show, press the OK button again
File Info
Slide Show Option
You can enjoy a slide show with various effects
Select File
Changing the Menu Settings in Settings
Settings options
Format , etc
Button Tips
Video Photo
Settings menu items
Using the Settings Menu Items
Storage Type SMX-K44/K442/K45 only
Storage Info
File No
Format
Hometown date/time setting
Setting the clock to the local time Visit
Time Zone
Between the two locations
Cities
Cities used to set the time zone
Date/Time Set
Date Type
Time Type
Date/Time Display
LCD Brightness
LCD Colour
Menu Design
Auto LCD Off
Transparency
Misty White Premium Black
Settings Contents On-screen
Auto Power Off
Beep Sound
Shutter Sound
Mode, and then the camcorder turns off after 5 minutes
Quick On Stby
Mode, and then the camcorder turns off after 10 minutes
Mode, and then the camcorder turns off after 20 minutes
PC Software
Default Set
TV Display
Version
Anynet+ function is enabled
Settings
Demo
Anynet+ HDMI-CEC
Connecting to a TV
Connecting to other devices
What is Anynet+ function? Understanding the Hdmi cable
Connecting to a normal standard definition TV 169/43
Viewing on a TV Screen
Refer to page 56 for the 169 Wide setting
Image display depending on LCD and TV screen ratio
Icon Subject
Recording Dubbing Images on a VCR or DVD/HDD Recorder
Using with Windows
Check your computer type before using
Using with Macintosh
Connect your camcorder to the computer using the USB cable
Main Functions
What YOU can do with a Windows Computer
System Requirements
Items System Requirements
Using the INTELLI-STUDIO Programme
Connecting the USB cable
Disconnecting the USB cable
About the Intelli-studio main window
Playing back videos or photos
Editing videos or photos
Sharing the video/photos online
Installing Intelli-studio application on a Windows computer
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Structure of folders and files on the storage media
Maintenance
Maintenance & additional information
Cleaning the camcorder
To clean the LCD monitor
Additional Information
To clean the lens
Storage media
LCD screen
To prevent damage and prolong service life
Battery packs
Temperature range specifications
To avoid hazards
Power sources
Using Your Camcorder Abroad
On TV colour systems
PAL-compatible countries/regions
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Power source
Storage media
Recording
Playback
What is condensation?
Symptom Explanation/Solution
Power
Is Auto Power Off set to 5 Min?
Auto Power Off to Off. ²page
Displays
TV screen or LCD
Display has distorted images
On your camcorder. ²page
Operable
You cannot delete the images protected by another device
That you copy the data to your PC or other storage media
Unlock
Pressing the Recording start
Shorter available recording time
Unnecessary files
Date/Time Display to on. ²page
Set the Beep Sound to On
Recording start/stop button
Symptom Explanation/Solution Set Focus to Auto. ²page
Adjusting the image during recording
Playback on your camcorder
Playback on other devices TV, etc
Connecting to a computer
Built-in edit software Intelli-studio
Programme in My Computer and run iStudio.exe
General operations
Connecting/Dubbing with other devices TV, DVD recorder, etc
Menu
Symptom Explanation/Solution
System
Specifications
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