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Dimensions	91.5 mm (W)k90.2 mm (H)k162.4 mm (D)
	(excluding projecting parts)
Mass	Approx. 680 g (without supplied battery, disc and an SD card)
Mass in operation	Approx. 800 g (with supplied battery, disc and an SD card)
Operating temperature	0 °C to 40 °C
	(0 °C to 30 °C when connected to the computer)
Operating humidity	10% to 80%
Battery operation time	See page 27
Motion pictures

Recording media	8 cm DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1
	8 cm DVD-RW Ver. 1.1/2X-SPEED (2X/1X)
	8 cm DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0
	8 cm DVD-R for DL Ver. 3.0
Compression	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Recording mode and	HF: Approx. 13 Mbps (CBR)
transfer rate	(Approx. 14 min recordable time on a single-sided DVD-RAM)
	HN: Approx. 9 Mbps (VBR)
	(Approx. 21 min recordable time on a single-sided DVD-RAM)
	HE: Approx. 6 Mbps (VBR)
	(Approx. 31 min recordable time on a single-sided DVD-RAM)
Audio compression	Dolby Digital (Dolby AC3)/5.1 ch
Still pictures

Recording media	SD Memory Card:
	8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/128 MB/256 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB
	(FAT12 and FAT16 format corresponding)
	SDHC Memory Card:
	4 GB (FAT32 format corresponding)
Compression	JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2
	standard), DPOF corresponding
Picture size	1920k1080

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Contents

Operating Instructions Information for Your Safety Class Laser Product Indemnity concerning recording Content Carefully observe copyright lawsInformation for Your Safety Manual recording functionsContents Playback Features of the High Definition Video Camera What is the AVCHD?Very clear high definition pictures Important NoticeWhen connecting to a TV that does not have a Hdmi terminal Using the remote control for the TV for playbackWatching High Definition images Other linked operationsListening in 5.1 channel surround sound AV amplifier with Hdmi terminal B Hdmi cable optionalAccessories Optional accessoriesParts identification and handling Before using Speaker Viewfinder l Battery release lever Batt l Tripod receptacle l Reset button Reset l LCD monitor l VQT1A15 Adjust the belt length and the pad position Using grip beltBe careful about the following Accessory shoe Using the LCD monitor Using the viewfinderAdjust the angle of the LCD monitor as desired Pull out the viewfinderInstall a button-type battery Using the remote controlConcerning the button-type battery Remote control usable range Discs that can be used on this unit DVD-RW DVD-R DLAbout DVD-R DL dual layer on Single side Examples of discs that cannot be used on this unitWhen using brand-new DVD-RAM or DVD-RW When inserting a disc recorded on another deviceCards that you can use with this unit Do not format it on a PC etcHow to hold a disc or card When inserting/removing a discHandling precautions Disc and card handlingCharging the battery Fitting/Removing the batterySetup Connect the AC cable to the AC Adaptor and the AC outletAbout batteries that you can use with this unit Charging time and recordable timeCharging time Connecting to the AC outlet About the remaining battery Capacity indicationSelecting a mode Turning the unit on/off How to turn off the power Set the mode dial to OFFInserting/removing a disc Inserting disc Removing discIdentifying recording/playback sides of disc Single sided disc/dual layer on single side discDouble sided disc After inserting a disc/After recording finishesHow to use the cursor button Card access lampInserting/removing an SD card Concerning the SD card¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Basic operationsOperations during recording Move the cursor button up, down, left or right to operateSet the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to Manual Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to FocusPlayback mode In motion picture playback Playback mode Still picture playbackHelp mode To exit the help modeWhile stopped, press the Menu button Using the menu screenTo get back to the previous screen Setting date and time Switching the language To recharge the built-in lithium batteryChanging the date and time display style Changing the display styleLCD SET Adjusting LCD monitor/ viewfinderEVF SET Dynamic NormalBasic camera positioning Before recordingRecording Anti-Ground-Shooting AGS About auto modeTurning the AGS function on/off Recording motion pictures Rotate the mode dial to selectTo end the recording Recording mode Remaining time left for recording Screen indications in the disc recording modeRecording time elapsed Approximate recordable time for 1 disc ≥About batteries that you can use with this unit lRecording still pictures Jpeg Focus indicationPress the Photo Shot button fully to take the picture To record still pictures clearlyConcerning the focusing area About the focus indicationABC D E F G H Card indication l Mega optical image stabilizer lSwitching the shutter effect on/off Picture quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB256 MB 512 MBZoom in/out function Various recording functionsMove the zoom lever About using the zoom microphone function Digital zoom functionRecording yourself Backlight compensation functionRotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side To return to normal recordingTo cancel fading Fade in/fade out functionPress the recording start/stop button. Fade out To select the colour for fade in/outTo cancel the colour night view function Colour night view functionThis allows recording in dark locations Lux colour night view functionSoft skin mode To cancel the soft skin modeTo cancel the tele macro function Tele macro functionSelf-timer recording To stop the timer midway throughPress the Photo Shot button This is for recording shots of yourself as wellWhen the flash is not used Built-in flashTo cancel the image stabilizer function Image stabilizer functionRed eye reduction function This is for reducing image shakes during recordingTo cancel the guide line function To cancel the wind noise reduction functionGuide line function Wind noise reduction functionThis is for adjusting the microphone input level Microphone levelTo return to automatic setting To cancel the zebra displayZebra display This is for displaying the parts that are too brightScene mode Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to ManualManual recording functions Colour barManual focus adjustment Move the switch down and set it to Focus positionTo restore to the automatic adjustment White balanceAbout the MF assist function This is for recording in natural coloursAbout the black balance Adjustment About the white balance sensorManual shutter speed/aperture adjustment To restore to automatic adjustmentManual shutter speed adjustment Manual iris/gain adjustmentPlayback of motion pictures on a disc Motion picture playbackPress the cursor button Move the cursor button to operatePress the or 9 button on the remote control during playback Operating with the remote ControlOperation is possible with the remote control only About motion picture CompatibilityTo adjust the volume Move the volume lever to change the volume levelFrame-by-frame playback Press the buttonTo cancel the repeat playback function Playing back motion pictures by dateRepeat playback Select the date for playback, then press the cursor buttonTo cancel the resume playback function Playback of still pictures on an SD cardResuming the previous playback Still pictures Jpeg playbackAbout still picture compatibility Editing scenes Deleting scenesDeleting scenes one at a time This is for deleting scenes recorded on discsTo complete the settings Protecting scenesTo continue deleting other scenes To complete editingEditing still pictures Deleting still picturesDeleting files one at a time Select the file to be deleted, then press the cursor buttonProtecting still pictures To continue deleting other filesDpof setting What is DPOF?To cancel all Dpof settings This is for writing the printing data on an SD cardFormatting Formatting discsFormatting an SD card This is for initializing discsFinalizing a disc Finalizing a discConnect this unit to the AC adaptor DVD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-R DLCreating a top menu Un-finalizing a DVD-RWDeleting the top menu Protecting a disc Auto Protect OperationProtected disc Motion picture recording Editing, etc Playback only UnprotectedTo release the disc protection Displaying disc informationTo exit the information screen Press the EXT Display button on the remote control With a TVPlayback on TV To display the on-screen Information on the TVConnecting with a Hdmi cable optional What is HDMI?≥Check Hdmi RESOLUTION. l Connect this unit and a TV with the Hdmi cable optionalAbout the settings when Connecting with Hdmi Hdmi output resolutionListening in 5.1 channel sound About the setting when connecting the component terminals AudioAV cable supplied Playback using Viera Link Hdavi Control Set so that Viera Link is activated on the connected TVOperate with the remote control for the TV To cancel Viera Link Hdavi ControlSet the mode dial to to turn on the power Connect this unit and a video deviceTo stop dubbing ≥Images are dubbed in standard picture qualityConnect this unit and a printer With a printer PictBridgeSelect a file to be printed, then press the cursor button Select the layout setting on page Layout Select the paper size setting on Paper SizeWhen you stop printing halfway Before using with a computer What you can do with a computerOperating environment CPUConnection and recognition procedures Connection and recognitionDisk drive display About the computer displayExample folder structure of an SD card To disconnect USB cable safely Select USB Mass Storage Device and click StopIf the driver has not been Recognised properly Verifying the unit is correctly recognised by the computer100 If using a Macintosh 101Menus and Indications Menu listPlayback menus Motion picture playback Play Setup Language l Playback menus Still picture playback Play Setup103 Create TOP MenuMenus related to Advanced and Setup Recording indications Indications105 Playback indications PC connection indicationsConfirmatory indications 106Messages 107108 About recovery Control Data Error has Been DetectedThumbnail Data Error is Detected 109Functions that cannot be used simultaneously 110Frequently asked questions 111Unit operations Troubleshooting112 113 114 115 116 With a computer When connected to another device117 When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump it When you are not going to use the unit for an extended timeAbout this unit 118About the AC adaptor About the battery119 About the disc About the SD cardAbout the miniSD Card LCD monitor/viewfinderExplanation of terms About condensationCauses of condensation What to do with the lens is fogged upAuto focus White balance122 123 SpecificationsUSB 124 125 126 127 VQT1A15