Panasonic SDR-S10P User manual

Panasonic
Operating Instructions
so Video Camera
Model No.SDR-S1 OP/P1/PC
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions
completely.
Spanish Quick
Use Guide is included.
Guia para rapida consulta en espanol esta incluida.
PirtBridge
For USA assistance. please call: 1-S00-211-PANA(7262) or. contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactlnfo
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-S00-561-5505 or VISit us at www.panasonlc.ca
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Things You Should Know
Thank you for choosing
Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the
most sophisticated and reliable
products on the market today.
Used properly, we're sure it will
bring you and yourfamily years
of enjoyment. Please take time
to fill
in the information on the
right.
Be sure to retain this manual
as your convenient camera
information source.
Safety Precautions
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
DealerAddress
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,
•DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR
SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS
VASES, SHALL BE PLACED
ON THE APPARATUS.
•USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
•DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN ABOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET
OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL
VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD
DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER
MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
•AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG
CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE
SO CARD.
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class Bdigital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur
in aparticular installation. Ifthis equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on acircuit different from that to which the
receiver
is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radiofTV technician for help.
FCC Caution:
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation
instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting
to computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration
of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: SDR-S10P/P1
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.
Panasonic
SDR-SlOPlPl
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA
This Class Bdigital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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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.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install
in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
8)
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heatregisters, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. Agrounding type plug
has two blades and athird grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. Ifthe provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or the table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When
acart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when it will be
left unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing
is required when the
apparatus has been damaged
in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
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Precautions
USE &LOCATION
•TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD
... Your
camera and power supply should not
be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not
connect the power supply
or operate
your camera if it gets wet. Your camera
has been designed for outdoor use,
however it is not designed to sustain
direct exposure to water, rain, sleet,
snow, sand, dust,
or adirect splashing
from apool or even acup
of coffee.
This action could permanently damage
the internal parts
of your camera. Do
not attempt to disassemble this unit.
There are no user serviceable parts
inside. Unplug your camera from the
power supply before cleaning.
.A CAUTION
•DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA AT
THE SUN
OR OTHER BRIGHT
OBJECTS
•DO NOT EXPOSE
YOUR CAMERA
TO EXTENDED HIGH
TEMPERATURE ... Such as,
in direct
sunlight, inside aclosed car, next to a
heater, etc... This action could
permanently damage the internal parts
of your camera.
•AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN
TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is
suddenly moved from acold place to a
warm place, moisture may form on the
SO card and inside the unit.
•DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR
THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON
WHEN NOT
IN USE.
•STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA ...
Store and handle your camera in a
manner that will not subject it to
unnecessary movement (avoid
shaking and striking). Your camera
contains asensitive pick-up device
which could be damaged by improper
handling
or storage.
CARE
•TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA ... Do not
use strong or abrasive detergents
when cleaning your camera body.
•TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not
touch the surface
of the lens with your
hand. Use acommercial camera lens
solution and lens paper when cleaning
the lens. Improper cleaning can
scratch the lens coating.
•TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR
CAMERA
... Before handling your
camera, make sure your hands and
face are free from any chemical
products, such as suntan lotion, as it
may damage the finish.
•Indemnity concerning recording content
The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to
malfunction
or defect of this unit, its accessories or recordable media.
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IMPORTANT
•Carefully observe copyright laws
Whatever you have recorded and created can be used for your personal
entertainment only. Under copyright laws, other materials cannot be used
without obtaining permission from the holders of the copyrights.
Battery
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
•Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
•Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
•Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter
on the terminals.
•Do not touch the plug terminals
(+ and -) with metal objects.
•Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
Ifany electrolyte should come into contact with your hands
or clothes, wash it off
thoroughly with water.
Ifany electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse
eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult adoctor.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60°C (140 OF) or
incinerate.
AC adaptor
This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 Vand 240 V.
But
•
In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a120 VAC
power supply only.
•When connecting to an AC supply outside
of the U.S.A. or Canada, use aplug
adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.
•When connecting to asupply
of greater than AC 125 V, ensure the cord you use is
suited to the voltage
of the AC supply and the rated current of the AC adaptor.
•Contact
an electrical parts distributorfor assistance in selecting asuitable AC plug
adaptor or AC cord set.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. The
mains plug
of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. To completely
disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord
plug from AC receptacle.
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U.S.A.lCANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:------ .......
Alithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product
you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATIERY for information
on how to recycle this battery,
-If
you see this symbol-
-
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the
European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local
authorities
or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
• For the purposes of these operating instructions
SD Memory Card and SOHC Memory Card are referred to as the "SO card",
•SDHC Logo is atrademark.
•miniSO Logo is atrademark.
•Microsoft®, Windows® and OirectX® are either registered trademarks or trademarks
of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
•IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks
of International Business Machines
Corporation
of the U.S.
•Celeron®, Intel®, Intel® CoreTM Solo and Pentium® are the registered trademarks or
trademarks
of the Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries
•Apple and Mac as are trademarks
of Apple Inc.
•Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft
Corporation.
•Other names
of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the
registered trademarks or trademarks
of the manufacturers who developed the
system or product concerned.
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Contents
Before using
Quick Guide 10
Features
14
Water resistance 14
Shock proof 15
Accessories 16
Parts identification and
handling 16
Attaching to atripod 19
Using the LCD monitor 20
SO card 21
Concerning the cards that can
be used on this unit.
21
Setup
Power supply 24
Inserting the battery and
charging the battery 24
Selecting a mode 28
Selecting amode
(Turning the unit on/off) 28
Quick start 29
Inserting/removing an
SO card
31
How to use the cursor
button 32
Switching the language 38
Using the menu screen 38
Setting date and time 40
Adjusting the LCD monitor 41
Recording
Before recording 43
Recording motion pictures 45
Recording modes and recordable
time available for the motion
picture 47
Recording still pictures 48
Picture quality for still picture
recording 49
Various recording
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Zoom in/out function 50
Backlight compensation
function
51
Fade in/fade out function 52
MagicPix function 53
Soft skin mode 53
Self-timer recording 54
Recording guideline function 55
Wide mode 55
Image stabilizer function 56
Wind noise reduction function 57
Manual recording
functions 57
Scene mode 57
Manual focus adjustment.. 59
White balance 60
Manual shutter speed/aperture
adjustment 62
Playback
Motion picture playback 64
Still picture playback 68
Editing
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Deleting scenes 70
Locking scenes
72
DPOF setting 73
Card management 74
Formatting an SO card 74
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'"lith aDVD recorder 77
Copying (dubbing) recordings
onto a DVD recorder 77
'"lith aVCR 78
Recording (dubbing) images
onto other video devices 78
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With a computer
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What you can do with
acomputer 82
End User License
Agreement 83
Operating environment.. 84
Installing MotionSD STUDIO 86
Reading the MotionSD STUDIO
operating instructions 88
Connection and recognition
procedures 88
Verifying that the unit
is correctly
recognized by the computer 90
About the computer display
91
Using MotionSD STUDIO 92
To disconnect the USB cable
safely 93
Software uninstallation 93
'"lith a computer
(Macintosh) 94
Operating environment.. 94
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Menus 95
Menu list 95
Menus related to [SETUP] 97
Indications 98
Indications 98
Messages 1
01
Functions that cannot be
used simultaneously 103
Troubleshooting 104
Cautions for use 111
Explanation of terms 115
Specifications 117
Number of recordable pictures
on an SD card 120
Optional accessories 121
Accessory Order Form
(For USA Customers) 122
Request for Service Notice
(USA Only) 123
Limited '"Iarranty
(For USA Customers) 124
Customer Services
Directory 126
Warranty
(For Canadian Customers) .... 127
Index 128
Spanish Quick Use Guidel
Guia espanola para
el
uso rapido 130
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Before using
Quick Guide
•To insert/remove the
battery.
1Slide the card/battery door lock to
OPEN and then open the card/
battery door.
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6.
•When the card/battery door does not
open, place yourfinger
on the [6] part
and open the card/battery door.
2(To insert the battery)
Insert the battery until it clicks
paying attention to the direction of
the battery.
D
3(To remove the battery)
Slide
the lock 0 in the direction of
the arrow and then remove the
battery.
4Close
the card/battery door and
then slide the card/battery door
lock to LOCK.
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Before using
•Charging the battery.
•Set the mode dial to OFF.
The battery cannot be charged
when this unit
is turned on.
Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) 0
to this unit and the AC outlet.
oSlide the terminal cover lock to
OPEN and then open the terminal
cover.
eConnect the AC cable to the AC
adaptor, then the AC outlet.
eConnectthe AC adaptor to this unit's
DC input terminal.
•How to turn on the power
Set the mode dial to., ~, 0 or
O·
•Align the desired symbol to the
position shown
in the illustration.
•How to turn off the power
Set the mode dial to OFF.
•Inserting/removing the 50
card.
1Slide the card/battery door lock to
OPEN and then open the card/
battery door.
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Before using
2Insert/remove the SO card into/
from the card slot.
•When inserting an SO card, Place
the label side 0upwards and then
press it straight
in as far as it goes.
•When removing the
SO card,
press the center
of the SO card
and then pull it straight out.
3Close the card/battery door and
then slide the card/battery door
lock to LOCK.
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•Recording motion pictures
•Rotate the mode dial to select •.
1Press the record button to start
recording.
2Press the record button again to
pause recording.
•Recording still pictures
•Rotate the mode dial to select O.
Press the record button.
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Before using
•Motion picture playback
•Rotate the mode dial to select (B.
•Still picture playback
•Rotate the mode dial to select O.
1Select the scene to be played 1Select the file to be played back.
back.
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2Press the cursor button in the
2Press the cursor button in the center.
center.
3Press the cursor button to
operate.
~ III: Playback/Pause
~: Skip playback (backward)
~: Skip playback (forward)
• : Stops the playback and shows the
thumbnails.
3Press the cursor button to
operate.
~/II: Slide show start/pause.
"'1: Plays back the previous picture.
.~: Plays back the next picture.
.: Stops the playback and shows the
thumbnails.
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Before using
Features
Water resistance
This unit is awater-resistant video
camera complying with the IPX4
specifications* of the IEC 60529
"Degrees
of protection provided by
enclosures (IP Code)". Holding this unit
with wet hands or some water splashing
onto it will not cause it to malfunction, but
this unit cannot be used underwater.
*Water may be splashed onto this unit
from any direction without
causing it to malfunction.
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This does not guarantee that the unit
is water resistant
in all situations. If
there are drops
of water or dirt on the
unit, wipe them off as soon as
possible with asoft dry cloth. Then let
the unit dry naturally:
•Do not pour water over this unit or
put the unit into water while
cleaning it
•The accessories are not water
resistant
Be particularly careful
in the following
situations as they may cause the unit
to malfunction:
•When salt water, such as sea water,
splashes onto the unit
•When using the unit
in places with
high humidity, such as abathroom,
etc.
•When placing the unit
in hot places
such as apoolside under the
blazing sun
•Use the unit with the Card/battery
door lock and the Terminal cover
lock
in the LOCK position (~ 18)

Before using
Shock proof
This unit is ahigh shock-proof video
camera that passed adrop test* from a
height
of 1.2 m(4 feet).
*This test confirmed to "MIL-STD 81 OF
Method 516.5 -Shock". (The product
was dropped on top
of 5 em (2") thick
plywood.)
This does not guarantee that the unit
will not be damaged or malfunction.
The water resistance
of the unit may
be damaged depending on the force
of the shock from the fall, or if the unit
is repeatedly shocked.
In this kind of
situation, consult the dealer who you
purchased this unit from.
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Accessories
Check the accessories before using this
unit.
Parts identification
and handling
SO Memory Card (2 GB)
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(supplied only for
SDR-S10P/PC)
Battery pack Q
VW-VBJ10 1
AC adaptor
VSK0688 2
3
AC cable
K2CA2CA00029 or
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AV cable 1Lens
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2White balance sensor
(~61)
3Microphone (built-in, stereo)
2-way hand strap
~
VFC4260
USB cable
~
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5
CD-ROM
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6
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4LCD monitor open part (~ 20)
5Status indicator
(~ 28)
6Record button
(~ 45, 48)
7Strap fixture
(~ 19)
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Before using
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8 When recording:
Zoom button [WIT] (~50)
When playing back:
Volume button [-VOL+] (~66)
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9 10 11 12
9 Attachment screw for tripod
adaptor (~ 19)
10 Card
access lamp [ACCESS]
(~32, 89)
11 Card/battery door lock [LOCK ~ ~
OPEN] (~ 18,26,31)
12 Card/battery door (~ 18,26, 31)
13
Battery slot [BATT] (~ 24)
14
Card slot [SO CARD] (~ 31)
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15 LCD monitor (~ 20)
Due to limitations in LCD
production technology, there may
be some tiny bright or dark spots
on the LCD monitor screen.
However, this is not a
malfunction and does not afrct
the recorded picture.
16 Delete button Urn] (~ 70)
17
Speaker
18 Mode select buttons [AUTO]/
[MANUAL AF/MF] (~44, 57, 59)
19
Mode dial (~28)
20 Reset button [RESET] (~ 109)
21 Cursor button (~ 32)
22 Menu
button [MENU] (~ 38)
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23 Terminal cover
24 Terminal cover lock [LOCK ..... ~
OPEN] (-+ 75, 78, 79, 88)
25
Audio-video output terminal [AIV]
(-+
75,78)
26 USB terminal [t](-+ 80, 89)
27
DC input terminal [DC IN 4.8V]
(-+ 25)
28
Sub record button (-+ 43)
•This button makes it easier to
record from anon-standard or
lower position, for example at
waist level.
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• About the Card/battery
door and the Terminal
cover
Ifdirt, dust or liquids such as water get
inside the Card/battery door or the
Terminal cover, it may cause the unit to
malfunction. Be careful about the
following.
•Use the unit with the Card/battery door
lock and the Terminal cover lock in the
LOCK position.
•When opening the Card/battery door
or the Terminal cover, thoroughly wipe
offany drops of water or dirt on the unit
and open them where water or sand
will not splash onto the unit. Also, wipe
your hands thoroughly ifthey are wet
before you open the door or the cover.
•When closing the Terminal cover, be
sure to insert 0as shown in the
illustration.
•If dirt or sand gets inside the Card/
battery door or the Terminal cover,
wipe offthe dirt or sand before closing
the door or the cover.
The water resistance (-+ 14) may be
damaged ifthe water resistant
packing (sealing materials) or the
exterior is damaged or dented. In this
kind of situation, consult the dealer
who you purchased this unit from.

Before using
•When the tripod is used, the card/battery
door cannot
be opened. Insert an SO
card and the battery before attaching this
unit to the tripod. (-+
24, 31)
Attaching to atripod
To detach from the tripod
When detaching from the tripod, only the
unit may detach and the adaptor may not
detach.
In this case, use the length
adjustment tab to turn the adaptor and
detach it from the tripod.
2Attach camera base e on the
tripod to the tripod receptacle
oon the adaptor.
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To use atripod (optional), the tripod
adaptor on the 2-way hand strap
(supplied) must be attached to this unit.
(Please carefully read the operating
instructions for how to attach the unit to
the tripod.)
1Attach the 2-way hand strap
and the tripod adaptor to the
unit.
2Pass your hand between the
strap and the unit and then
pull the length adjustment tab
f).
•To use as agrip belt.
1Attach the tripod adaptor eto
the attachment screw for
tripod adaptor
on this unit.
Strap .• fixture
We recommend using the 2-way hand
strap (supplied) to prevent the unit from
dropping.
Attach the 2-way hand strap 0to
this unit.
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Before using
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Using the LCD monitor
You can record the image while viewing
it on the LCD monitor.
1Place your finger on the LCD
monitor open part eand pull
the LCD monitor out in the
direction of the arrow .
•It can open up to 90°.
2 Adjust the angle of the LCD
monitor as desired.
•It can rotate up to 90° Gtowards
the lens or 90° etowards the
opposite direction.
•The brightness and color level
of the
LCD monitor can be adjusted from the
menu. (
.. 41)
•The unit may be damaged or fail ifthe
LCD monitor
is forcibly opened or
rotated.
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