Panasonic VW-CLT1 User manual

Panasonic
Owner's Manual
Instrucciones de funcionamiento
3D Conversion Lens
Model No. VW-CL T1
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Antes del uso, lea completamente estas instrucciones.
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For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
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Contents
Before use I ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1 •••••••••• 1. 2
To Avoid Malfunctions 3
Cautions for use 4
Accessories 7
Parts identification and handling 8
Attaching/Detaching the Lens to/
from the video camera 10
Adjust the attachment position and record 15
Specifications 19
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.
AND PUERTO RICO)
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Warranty (For Canadian Customers) 24
Useful
Information (Only For Latin American
Countries) 26
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Before use
•This 3D Conversion Lens can record realistic and
powerful 3D videos by mounting it
on aPanasonic
High Definition Video Camera compatible with
3D
Conversion Lens for filter diameter 46 mm.
•By attaching the supplied step
up ring, this can be
used on
3D compatible video cameras with afilter
diameter of 41.5 mm.
•In the video camera, the recordable 3D videos are
side-by-side format (2-screen structure).
• To view 3D video, atelevision that supports 3D is
required.
•Illustrations
of the video camera in this owner's
manual are explained using the (HDC-TM900j .
•Panasonic will not be liable for any damages
sustained directly or indirectly from the use
or failure
of this product.
•Panasonic will also not be liable for any losses
of
data caused by this product.

lO~VQid···Malfunctions
•About the Handling of the 3D Conversion
Lens
•Sand or dust will cause malfunctions in the 3D
Conversion Lens. Be careful not to allow sand or
dust to get inside the 3D Conversion Lens when
using at the beach or similar.
•The 3D Conversion Lens
is not waterproof. Wipe
with adry cloth
if any water gets on it.
Contact the retailer or the service center when it
does not operate properly.
•Image may be affected when the surface ofthe
protective glass is contaminated
by water, oil,
fingerprints, etc. Wipe the surface ofthe protective
glass gently with adry soft cloth before and after the
recording.
•Remove the 3D Conversion Lens from the video
camera and place it
in the lens storage bag when
carrying.
English
•About Condensation (When the 3D
Conversion Lens
is Fogged Up)
•Condensation occurs when there is adifference in the
temperature or humidity as
in the following cases. Be
careful since it may cause contamination, mold,
or
malfunction of the 3D Conversion Lens.
-When it
is carried indoors from acold outdoor
environment
-When carried out from acool, air-conditioned car,
etc.
-When cool wind from
an air conditioner is directly
blown onto the lens
-
In an area with high humidity
•
To prevent condensation, place in aplastic bag and
allow it to warm up to the ambient temperature. If any
condensation occurs, leave it as it
is for
approximately 1hour. Condensation will disappear
on
its own once it is warmed up to the ambient
temperature.
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Do not drop or strike the 3D Conversion Lens when
carrying it.
Also, be careful not to apply strong force to the 3D
Conversion Lens.
•Be careful that no shock is applied to the 3D
Conversion Lens by dropping or striking the bag with
the 3D Conversion Lens stored within. It may cause a
malfunction or stop images from being recorded.
It
may also damage the 3D Conversion Lens.
•Do not carry the video camera with the 3D
Conversion Lens attached by holding onto the 3D
Conversion Lens only.
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Do not use or store the 3D Conversion Lens in the
following places since it may cause afailure or
malfunction.
- In direct sunlight or at the beach in summer, etc.
-Areas with high temperature and/or humidity, or
where there
is rapid change in temperature and/or
humidity
-Areas with alot of sand and dust
-Areas close to fire
-Close to air-conditioners and/or humidifiers
-Areas where it may get wet
-Areas with vibration
-inside acar
•
Do not disassemble or modify.
•When the 3D Conversion Lens has not been used for
along period of time, check to see ifthere is any
looseness
in the attachment of the 3D Conversion
Lens and adjust the attachment position before use.
•When not
in use, put the lens caps on, place it inside
the lens storage bag, and store
in aplace with low
humidity. (-+ 13)
•Also read the operating instructions
of the video
camera.

Do not allow any insecticide or volatile substance to
get on the 3D Conversion Lens if they are used in
the surrounding area.
•Failure to observe this may result in deformation or
the coating peeling off.
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
alcohol, etc., for cleaning.
•Solvents may cause discoloration or damage.
•Do not touch or contaminate the surface
of the
protective glass. Blow any dust off using a
commercially available blower brush and wipe gently
with adry soft cloth if contaminated.
•Do not use any kitchen detergent or chemical treated
wipes.
When requesting arepair of the 3D Conversion
Lens, request arepair of the video camera as well,
as
the cause of the problem may be in the video
camera.
• About 3D recording
Attach the 3D Conversion Lens securely. It must not
be used with an insecure attachment.
Be sure to perform the convergence adjustments
before use. Recording with a misaligned lens may
lead to eye fatigue or discomfort. The lens should
be aligned each time it is re-attached to the
camcorder body.
With the
3D Conversion Lens attached, do not
record a subject at less than the minimum focus
distance. Only record subjects that are beyond
1.2 m(3.9 feet).
•The 3D effects may be more pronounced, and
therefore cause tiredness or discomfort.
•The minimum focus distance is approx. 1.2 m
(3.9 feet).
When recording with the 3D Conversion Lens
attached, be
careful not to shake the video camera.
•Tiredness or discomfort may result if the shake is
pronounced, due to riding in avehicle or walking etc.
•When moving the video camera as you record, move
it slowly.
•
We recommend using atripod.
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•About 3D viewing
Anyone who is hyper sensitive to light, suffers from
heart disease or is otherwise unwell should avoid
viewing 3D video.
•Doing so may have an adverse affect on such
medical conditions.
If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwise strange
when viewing 3D video, stop viewing at once.
•Continuing to view may cause illness.
•Please rest appropriately after stopping the viewing.
When viewing 3D video, we recommend taking a
break every 30 to 60 minutes.
•Viewing for extended periods may cause eye-fatigue.
Short-sighted or far-sighted persons, those with
differences in the sight of their right and left eyes,
and those with astigmatism are advised to correct
their vision by wearing glasses etc.
Stop viewing if you can clearly see adouble image
while viewing 3D video.
•There are differences in the way that different people
experience
3D video images. Please correct your
sight appropriately before viewing 3D video.
•
You can change the 3D setting of your television or
3D output setting
of the video camera to 20.
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When viewing 3D video on a3D compatible
television, position yourself adistance
away that is
at least 3times the effective height of the television.
•(Recommended distance):
For 42"; approx. 1.6 m(5.2 feet),
for 46"; approx. 1.7 m (5.6 feet),
for 50"; approx. 1.9 m(6.2 feet),
for 54"; approx. 2.0 m(6.6 feet).
•Viewing from adistance closer than the
recommended distance may lead to eye-fatigue.

·lllssories
Check the accessories before using the lens.
Keep the accessories out of reach
of children to prevent swallowing.
Product numbers correct as
of Dec. 2010. These may be subject to change.
VFC4619
VYK4K64
VGOOM57 •
Lens storage bag
Lens front
cap*1
Lens rear cap*1 (for the 3D Conversion Lens)
VYK4V31 Step up ring
Lens rear cap*2 (for the step up ring)
(the product number of the lens rear cap: VGOOU39)
*1 This is attached to the 3D Conversion Lens at the time of purchase.
*2 This is attached to the step up ring at the time of purchase.
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1Attachment screw
2Protective glass (front)
3Lens
4Adjustment dial cover
5Protective glass (rear)
6Camera body attachment part (convex)
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6
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- 7
-
~ 8
~-~ 9
7Vertical position adjustment dial [fJ]
8Vertical alignment adjustment dial [I)]
9Horizontal image position adjustment dial [0]
Lens front cap
- •. _. .w.. 10
.... '_ .. , ....... , ..•
10 Horizontal line for adjustment
•Use
to adjust the lens attachment position. (~ 15)
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• To attach the 3D Conversion Lens to [HDC-SD90]/[HDC-TM90], asupplied step up ring is required.
1Rotate the lens rear cap (for the 3D Conversion Lens) in
the direction indicated by the arrow.
•Rotate the lens rear cap while pushing on the attachment screw with your
fingers.
•For users who have [HDC-SD800]/[HDC-TM900]/
1IIBmmIO, proceed
to step
3.
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2For users who have [HDC-SD90]/[HDC-TM90]
Remove the lens rear cap from the step up ring and attach the step up ring to the 3D
Conversion Lens.
•Attach the step up ring to the 3D Conversion Lens first, and then attach the step up ring part to the video camera.
•Video is not recorded properly when only the step up ring is attached to the video camera.
•Attach the step up ring
to the 3D Conversion Lens with the [ .. UP] mark side up.
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•Tighten the attachment screw of
the 3D Conversion Lens by
rotating to LOCK.
othe convex
othe concave
3Match the position of the convex ewith the
concave e
in the video camera.
•Attach with the adjustment dial cover e of the 3D Conversion
Lens facing upwards.
•
You cannot attach the 3D Conversion Lens together with the
lens hood or afilter etc.
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•[HDC-SD9oj/[HDC-TM90j
Rotate the attachment screw of the step up ring.
• [H DC-SDBOO j/ [H DC-TM900jI III!I!1mmml
Rotate the attachment screw of the 3D Conversion Lens.
( UNLOCK)
LOCK
LOCK
•Removing the 3D Conversion Lens
Rotate the attachment screw to UNLOCK to loosen
and then remove.
•Place the video camera on astable location such
as atable, and be careful not to drop the
3D
Conversion Lens.
4Tighten the attachment screw by
rotating to LOCK.
•Be careful not to overtighten. Ifthe 3D Conversion
Lens is overtightened, you may not be able to
remove
it from the video camera.
•Attach the
3D Conversion Lens securely so it will
not tilt
or move.
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•When not using the 3D Conversion Lens
Attach the lens rear cap to the 3D Conversion Lens
~
•It can be stored inside the supplied
storage bag.
•Rotate the lens rear cap holding the attachment screw with your fingers.
•(HDC-SD90]/(HDC-TM90]
3D Conversion Lens can be stored in the supplied storage bag with the step up ring attached.
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•Attaching/Detaching the lens front cap
• If you use the lens front cap as astand as shown below, you can leave the video camera with the 3D Conversion
Lens attached.
•Be careful not to lose the lens caps.
•When storing, always attach the lens caps to avoid scratching the protective glass.
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When using for the first time, be sure to adjust the 3D Conversion Lens attachment position.
•Change the mode to .;; on the video camera.
1Attach the 3D Conversion Lens to the
video camera. (
.. 10)
2Turn on the video camera.
•Turn on with the video camera in ahorizontal state.
•The 3D Conversion Lens adjustment mode screen
will appear automatically after performing the initial
setting.
• If the 3D Conversion Lens adjustment mode
screen does
not appear automatically, set from
the menu on the
video camera.
([SETUP]
~ [3D CONV. LENS SETUP])
3Attach the lens front cap to the 3D
Conversion Lens. ( .. 14)
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oGuide Line
• 2 screens will appear.
•The horizontal line for adjustment
on the lens front
cap is displayed on the screen.
4Touch [ADJUST].
•If the black vertical line and the black horizontal line
are within the red guidelines 0and adjustment is not
required, touch [EXIT] and proceed to Step
11.
•Perform the adjustment in abright location where the
horizontal line for adjustment will
be clearly visible.
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5Open the adjustment dial cover.
•When turning the adjustment dials, hold the video
camera
in the palm of your hand from the bottom and
operate with the fingers
of your other hand without
applying too much force from above. When checking
the adjustment, check with your fingers off the
adjustment dials.
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6(After checking the operation description, touch
[NEXT].)
Adjust the horizontal position by
rotating the horizontal image position
adjustment dial Dto place the black
vertical line between the images at right
and left
in between the red guidelines O.
•
•The black vertical line may look thick or blurred, but
adjust it
so it goes in between the guidelines.
•Touch [NEXT].

7(After checking the operation description, touch
[NEXT].)
To adjust the vertical position, rotate
the vertical position adjustment dial fJ
so that the black horizontal line at the
right
of the screen is in the center of the
red guidelines
f).
•
•Touch [NEXT].
8 Removing the lens front cap.
•Touch [NEXT].
9(After checking the operation description, touch [NEXT].)
Adjust the vertical alignment adjustment dial
D to align the vertical position of the
subject
shown duplicated.
•
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•The vertical position of the 3D image can also be
adjusted with
I~Dxl in the Touch Menu. l~xl is
displayed only when the 3D Conversion Lens is
attached.
•Aim the video camera at asubject from adistance of
approximately 1.2 m(3.9 feet) to 2 m (6.6 feet),
and
keep the image shown level by using the guidelines O.
•Difference in horizontal direction is characteristic of
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• It is recommended to stabilize the video camera using
the lens front cap as aplatform when performing the
adjustment.
(~ 14)
•Touch [COMPLETE].
10 Touch [EXIT] to end the adjustment.
•After adjustment, asingle screen appears.
•
When re-attaching the 3D Conversion Lens or
after an impact etc., it is recommended that you
perform the adjustment again.
11 Press the recording start/stop button to
start recording.
•When the 3D Conversion Lens is attached, the zoom
position
is fixed, and the zoom operation is disabled.
•When recording
in 3D, the image will appear with
gray frame around
it. The gray frame will be recorded
in the video.
•Use of atripod
is recommended for recording with a
stable picture.
•The reception range for the remote control might
become narrow at the upper side
of the video
camera, so operate from the lower side.
•The LCD monitor of the video camera will not display
in 3D.
•
You will hear asound when the video camera is
moved rapidly with the 3D Conversion Lens attached,
but this is not amalfunction.
•When the adjustment dial is rotated too much, you will
hear a"clapping" sound and the adjustment screen
will stop moving.
In such acase, rotate the
adjustment dial
in the opposite direction until the
adjustment screen starts moving.
•The functions that can be used are limited depending
on the video camera that is being used. For details,
refer to the operating instructions
of the video
camera.
To
ensure that the 3D video can be safely viewed, pay attention to the following points when recording.
•Where possible, record with the video camera in ahorizontal state.
•Do not get too close to the subject. (record from adistance
of at least 1.2 m(3.9 feet).)
•When moving the video camera as you record, move it slowly.
•Try to hold the video camera as steady
as possible when recording while riding in avehicle or walking.
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•3D Conversion Lens
Dimensions:
78 mm (W)X59 mm (H)x97 mm (0) [3.07" (W)x2.32" (H)x3.82" (0)] [Without Lens Cap (front/rear) and step up
ring]
78
mm (W)X59 mm (H)x 111 mm (0) [3.07" (W)x2.32" (H)x4.37" (0)] [With the step up ring, without Lens Cap
(front/rear)]
Mass (Weight):
Approx. 195 g(Approx. 0.429 Ibs.) [Without Lens Cap (front/rear) and step up ring]
Approx. 219 g(Approx. 0.482 Ibs.) [With the step
up ring, without Lens Cap (front/rear)]
Lens (when attached to the video camera):
IHDC-SD800)/(HDC-TM900)/~
F3.2 (f =2.5 mm)
(H DC-SD90) / l'--H D-C-- T-M-9---'O )
F3.3 (f =2.3 mm)
35
mm equivalent; 58 mm
Minimum recording distance; Approx. 1.2 m(3.9 feet)
Stereo base:
12.4 mm (0.49 ")
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Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation
of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Camcorder 3D Conversion Lens
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only)
If your product does not work properly because of adefect
in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer
Electronics Company (referred to as "the warrantor") will, for the length
of the period indicated on the chart below,
which starts with the date of original purchase ("warranty period"), at its option either (a) repair your product with
new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with anew or arefurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your
purchase price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by the warrantor.
Product or Part Name Parts Labor
Camcorder3D Conversion Lens 1year
90 days
Accessory
During the "Labor" warranty period there will
be no charge for labor. During the "Parts" warranty period, there will
be
no charge for parts. This Limited Warranty excludes both parts and labor for non-rechargeable batteries,
antennas, and cosmetic parts (cabinet). This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced
in the
United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty
is extended only to the original purchaser of anew product which was
not sold "as is".
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