Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] DIE-0366-000
HD Camcorder
Instruction Manual
Introduction
Important Usage Instructions
WARNING!TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. [. . . ] The HDMI OUT terminal offers a high-quality digital connection that combines audio and video in a single convenient cable.
4AV OUT/X Terminal Access: Open the LCD panel. Sound from the built-in speaker will be muted while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder. * When connecting a cable to the camcorder, make sure to align the triangle marks on the cable's connector and on the camcorder's terminal.
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Connection Diagrams
In the following connection diagrams, the left side shows the terminals on the camcorder and the right side shows (for reference only) an example of terminals on a connected device.
Connection A Type: Digital Quality: High definition Output only Connect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) with an HDMI input terminal.
HDMI
(HDMI mini connector)
HTC-100 HDMI Cable (optional)
(standard HDMI connector)
About the HDMITM connection The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connection (A) is a convenient all-digital connection using a single cable for both video and audio. When you connect the camcorder to an HDTV equipped with an HDMI terminal, you can enjoy video and audio playback at the highest quality.
- The HDMI OUT terminal on the camcorder is for output only. Do not connect it to an HDMI output terminal on an external device, as this may damage the camcorder. - While the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using connection A, there will be no video output from other terminals. - Correct operation cannot be guaranteed when connecting the camcorder to DVI monitors. - Depending on the HDTV, correct playback of personal video content may not be possible using connection A. Try one of the other connections.
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Connection B
Component Video
Type: Analog Quality: High Definition Output only Connect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) with component video input terminals. Change the following settings on the camcorder: - 6 8 [AV/Headphones] to [H AV]
Red Blue CTC-100/S Component Cable (supplied) Green
White STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (supplied) Red
Connection C
Composite Video
Type: Analog Quality: Standard definition Output only Connect to a standard TV or a VCR with audio/video input terminals. Change the following settings on the camcorder: - y 8 [TV Type] according to the TV set (widescreen or 4:3), if the TV cannot automatically detect and change the aspect ratio - 6 8 [AV/headphones] to [H AV]
Yellow White STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (supplied) Red
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Connection c
Composite Video (SCART)
In all respects, exactly the same connection as connection C. Connect to a standard TV or VCR with SCART input terminal. Requires a SCART adapter (commercially available).
Red White Yellow SCART adapter (commercially available)
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (supplied)
Connection D
USB
Type: Digital data connection Connect to a computer to save your recordings, to the optional DW-100 DVD Burner to create DVD discs from them, or to a printer to print out photos.
USB Cable (supplied)
NOTES · Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter and only then connect it to the computer using the supplied USB cable in the following cases. - To write back scenes recorded with this camcorder that were previously saved on a computer. - To transfer music files from the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc in order to use them as background music.
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Playback on a TV Screen
Connect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy your recordings with family and friends. Playback on an HDTV using one of the high-definition connections will ensure the best playback quality. Operating modes: 1 Turn off the camcorder and the TV. Refer to Connection Diagrams (0 117) and select the most appropriate connection for your TV. On the TV, select as the video input the same terminal to which you connected the camcorder. Refer to the instruction manual of the connected TV. 4 Turn on the camcorder and set it to Play back the movies or photos. NOTES · To correctly play back movies recorded with x. v. Colour (0 151) on an HDTV compatible with this standard, additional settings may be required on the connected HDTV. [. . . ] 3, 890, 000 pixels Effective pixels : Movies: [Dynamic] IS mode: Other IS modes: Photos (L, M, S): Photos (LW, MW, SW): 2, 990, 000 (T) / 2, 070, 000 (W) pixels* 2, 990, 000 pixels 3, 310, 000 pixels 2, 990, 000 pixels
* When two values are given, the first indicates the value at full telephoto (T) and the second the value at full wide-angle (W).
194 Additional Information
· LCD Touch Screen: 2. 7 in. , wide, TFT color, approx. 211, 000 dots , touch operation · Microphone: Stereo electret condenser microphone · Lens
f=4. 1-61. 5 mm, F/1. 8-3. 2, 15x optical zoom 35 mm equivalent : Movies: [Dynamic] IS mode: 39. 5 711 mm Other IS modes: 39. 5 592. 5 mm Photos: 39. 5 592. 5 mm
· Lens Configuration: 11 elements in 9 groups (1 double-sided aspheric element) · AF System
Autofocus (TTL + external distance sensor when set to [Instant AF]) or Manual focus
· Filter Diameter: 37 mm · Minimum Focusing Distance
1 m; 1 cm at full wide angle
· White Balance
Auto white balance, Custom white balance or Preset white balance settings: Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H
· Minimum Illumination
0. 4 lx ([Low Light] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/2) 4. 5 lx ([Programmed AE] recording program, Auto slow shutter [On], Shutter speed at 1/25)
· Recommended Illumination: More than 100 lx · Image Stabilization: Optical-Shift Image Stabilizer · Size of Video Recordings
MXP, FXP mode: 1920 x 1080 pixels; XP+, SP, LP mode: 1440 x 1080 pixels
· Size of Photos
mode: LW 2304x1296, L 2100x1575, M 1600x1200, S 640 x 480 pixels Simultaneous recording: LW 2304x1296, SW 848x480 pixels Capturing photos from a playback scene: MW 1920x1080 pixels
Terminals
· AV OUT/X Terminal
3. 5 mm minijack; output only (dual purpose terminal also for headphones stereo output) Video: 1 Vp-p / 75 unbalanced Audio: 10 dBV (47 k load) / 3 k or less
· USB Terminal: mini-B, USB 2. 0 (Hi-Speed USB) · COMPONENT OUT Terminal (proprietary mini-D terminal)
Luminance (Y): 1 Vp-p / 75 ; Chrominance (PB/PR (CB/CR)): ±350 mV / 75 1080i (D3) compatible; output only HDMI mini connector; output only; compatible with HDMI-CEC and x. v. Colour
· HDMI OUT Terminal
Additional Information
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· MIC Terminal
3. 5 mm stereo minijack 57 dBV (with 600 microphone) / 5 k or more
Power/Others
· Power supply (rated)
7. 4 V DC (battery pack), 8. 4 V DC (compact power adapter)
· Power consumption : 3. 3 W (SP mode, AF on, LCD normal brightness) · Operating temperature: 0 40 °C · Dimensions [W x H x D] (excluding the grip belt): 68 x 60 x 123 mm · Weight (camcorder body only): 320 g · When the recording program is set to [Underwater] or [Surface]
- The following functions are not available: mini video light, flash, face detection (available only for [Surface]), Instant AF, auto slow shutter, AF-assist lamp, manual audio recording level adjustment, microphone attenuator, zoom speed adjustment (zoom speed is faster than [Speed3] when [Zoom Speed] is set to [Variable]) - The following settings are adjusted: white balance, image effects, light metering - Minimum focusing distance from the waterproof case lens window In the water: approx. 5 cm at full wide angle In the air: approx. 5 cm at full wide angle
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
· Power supply: 100 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz · Rated output / consumption: 8. 4 V DC, 1. 5 A / 29 VA (100 V) 39 VA (240 V) · Operating temperature: 0 40 °C · Dimensions : 52 x 29 x 90 mm · Weight : 135 g
BP-808 Battery Pack
· Battery type
Rechargeable lithium ion battery, compatible with Intelligent System · Rated voltage: 7. 4 V DC · Operating temperature: 0 40 °C · Battery capacity: 890 mAh (typical); 6. 3 Wh / 850 mAh (minimum) · Dimensions : 30. 7 x 23. 3 x 40. 2 mm
· Weight : 46 g
196 Additional Information
About the music files The specifications of the music files compatible with the camcorder are as follows. [. . . ]