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