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Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
You can attach the Suction Cup Mount (VW-SCA100) as follows.
≥For information on how to mount the Video Camera Mount (For Handlebar) RP-CMC10PP, refer 
to the operating instructions for it.
∫ When attaching the Suction Cup Mount
1 Align tripod receptacle  A of this unit 
with camera screw B of the suction cup 
mount.
2 Turn camera lock dial  C of the Suction 
Cup Mount in the direction of the arrow 
(the LOCK side) to lock it.
≥ Hold this unit with your fingers to prevent it from 
turning with the dial.
∫ When removing the Suction Cup Mount
To remove the suction cup mount, perform the steps for mounting it in reverse order.
≥The screen may shake during recording. We recommend that you record an image as follows:
jClose the LCD monitor during recording (The recording will continue)
j Set the zoom magnification to 1 k
j [O.I.S.] is set to   ( l59)
[O.I.S.] is set to   ( l42, 60 )
≥ Depending on recording conditions, even if you record the image as described above, the screen 
may shake.
≥ If you experience fatigue, a feeling of discomfort or other symptoms when playing back a scene 
recorded with the Suction Cup Mount/Video Camera Mount (For Handlebar), stop the playback.
Others
Optional accessories
About the Suction Cup Mount/the Video Camera Mount (For 
Handlebar)
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About the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle
If you connect this unit to the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle VW-CTR1 (optional) by USB cable, this unit 
can automatically track the movement of the subject being recorded. This unit zooms in/out the 
image automatically, and the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle pans and tilts this unit.
1Attach this unit to the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle.≥For details on attachment method, refer to the operating instructions of Remote Pan Tilt Cradle.
2Connect the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle to this unit using the USB cable 
(supplied with this unit).
A Turn the side with the symbol up to connect the micro B end of the USB Cable to the USB 
terminal of this unit.
3Press the power button of the Remote Pan Tilt 
Cradle to turn it on.
≥The status indicator  B lights on.
4Turn on this unit.
5Touch [Remote Pan Tilt Cradle].≥The Remote Pan Tilt Cradle Mode selection screen is 
displayed.
≥ If you have touched an item other than [Remote Pan Tilt Cradle] or if the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle 
is not recognized correctly, reconnect the USB cable.
≥ If you turn off and on this unit with the USB cable connected, this unit may operate in the previous 
Remote Pan Tilt Cradle Mode.
Using Wi-Fi functions in combination with the Remote Pan Tilt CradleThe Remote Pan Tilt Cradle can also be used by the following Wi-Fi functions. Make the Wi-Fi 
connection after connecting the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle to this unit.
j[Link to Cell] ( l123)
j [Baby Monitor] ( l129 ) j
[Home Cam] ( l132 )
≥ When [Party Scene] or [Moving Object] is being used, moving object detection with [Home 
Cam] will not work. ( l136 , 203 )
≥ When [Baby Monitor] is being used, [Party Scene] and [Moving Object] cannot be used. 
(l 203 )
≥ Refer to [Help] in the “Image App” menu about operation methods on smartphones.
Connecting the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle to this unit
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6Install the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle so that its 
home position will face the front of the subject.
≥The home position runs through the center of the power 
button.
≥Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any 
other USB cables.)
≥ As shown in the illustration, connect the USB cable or DC cable so that it 
will not be caught in objects such as the moving part of the Remote Pan 
Tilt Cradle and other cables. If the cable is caught in the moving part of 
the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle, it may cause the recording position to 
change or cause a malfunction.
≥ Install the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle in a location that meets the following 
requirements:
jA location out of the reach of children and pets
j A level location with no obstacles
j A location approximately 2 to 3 m away from subjects
≥ Before mounting this unit on the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle, insert the SD card and the battery.
≥ When this unit is mounted on the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle, make sure to hold the Remote Pan Tilt 
Cradle to carry them. Carrying them by holding this unit may cause malfunction.
≥ Do not use the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle for surveillance purposes.
≥ Do not force the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle to stop moving during panning/tilting operation.
≥ The Remote Pan Tilt Cradle is not capable of supplying power to this unit.
≥ When the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle detects a problem, its status indicator flashes, and both this 
unit and the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle turn off.
≥ Connecting the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle to this unit. ( l202 )
≥ Set [Panning Angle]/[Tilt Angle]/[Tilt Speed] in advance. ( l205 )
1Touch the desired Remote Pan Tilt Cradle Mode.
≥If you touch [SETUP], the Setup menu will be displayed. ( l205 )
Home position
Using the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle
ModeOperation of the 
Remote Pan Tilt CradleDescription
[Party Scene] The operation is automatic.
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The Remote Pan Tilt 
Cradle works within the 
recording range set in 
[Panning Angle]/[Tilt 
Angle]. At an event such as a party, recording will be 
performed while the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle 
automatically controls the recording direction 
within the recording range.
≥When a person or a moving object is detected, 
recording of the person or the object takes 
priority for a specific period of time.
[Moving Object]
When a moving object is detected within the 
recording range, the object will be tracked 
and recorded automatically.
[Manual]
The operation is manual. This mode lets you manually operate the 
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2(When [Manual] is selected)Touch  , and operate the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle with  / / / .≥When you finish the operation, touch [ENTER].
3Press the recording start/stop button.(When [Party Scene]/[Moving Object] is selected)
≥Before recording starts, the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle rotates and returns to its home position. It 
takes time until recording starts.
≥ The Remote Pan Tilt Cradle operates within the range set in advance.
(When [Manual] is selected)
≥ Performing the operation of Step 2 during recording may cause the recording screen to shake or 
the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle to move from its original location.
To switch the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle ModeTo u c h  .
≥The selection screen of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle Mode is displayed. Touch the desired mode.
To exit the Remote Pan Tilt CradleTo u c h  [ E X I T ] .
≥The Remote Pan Tilt Cradle rotates and returns to its home position.
≥ After the operation, the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle turns off. Before removing this unit, disconnect 
the USB cable.
≥When this unit is connected to the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle, this unit is set to Motion Picture 
Recording Mode. You cannot switch this unit to Still Picture Recording Mode.
≥ We recommend that you make a test recording in advance to check if the image and sound are 
recorded correctly.
≥ The sound of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle in operation will be recorded.
≥ If you start recording after making changes to the setup of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle, such as 
switching the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle Mode or changing the location of the Remote Pan Tilt 
Cradle, it may rotate and return to its home position.
≥ Once the operation starts, do not disconnect the USB cable or move the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle 
and this unit until the operation is finished. This may cause a malfunction or the motion picture not 
to be recorded correctly.
≥ When you press the power button or when [ECONOMY (BATT)] (l 33) or [ECONOMY (AC)] 
( l 33) works, this unit and the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle will turn off after the Remote Pan Tilt 
Cradle rotates and returns to its home position.
≥ When the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle is in operation, neither [ECONOMY (BATT)] nor [ECONOMY 
(AC)] will work.
≥ The following functions will be set to [OFF]:
j
Level Shot Function
j Optical Image Stabilizer
j [SHOOTING GUIDE]
≥ If you experience fatigue, a feeling of discomfort or other symptoms when playing back a scene 
recorded with the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle, stop the playback.
(About [Party Scene]/[Moving Object])
≥ Still pictures cannot be recorded during Motion picture recording.
≥ Depending on recording conditions, the color tone of the image being recorded may change or 
subjects may not be recorded automatically in cases such as the following:
jThe subject is too large or too small
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jThe background and the subject are similar in color
j The recording location is dark
j Bright light is detected (sky, TV, lamp, etc.)
j The subject is moving too fast, or not moving
j The area being recorded is close to a window
≥ Depending on recording conditions, scenes may not be recorded as intended. In such cases, we 
recommend setting the mode to [Manual].
(About [Moving Object])
≥ When recording starts, a moving subject will be detected. Before recording, point the camera at 
the subject.
≥ This unit cannot track more than one subject simultaneously.
≥ Certain types of subjects, such as a fast moving subject, may not be tracked.
When the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle is connected to  this unit, the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle setup menu 
can be set.
≥ Connecting the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle to this unit ( l202 )
1Touch [SETUP] in the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle Mode screen.
2Touch desired menu item.
Set the left/right pan range of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle for [Party Scene]/[Moving Object].
Set the up/down tilt range of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle for [Party Scene]/[Moving Object].
Set the up/down operation speed of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle.
Remote Pan Tilt Cradle settings
[Panning Angle][±180°]/[±90°]/[±45°]/[Stationary]
[±180°]:Pans to the left/right up to approx. 180 o.
[±90°]:Pans to the left/right up to approx. 90 o.
[±45°]:Pans to the left/right up to approx. 45 o.
[Stationary]:Panning to the left/right is off.
[Tilt Angle][±15°]/[Stationary]
[±15°]:Tilts up/down up to approx. 15 o.
[Stationary]:Tilting up/down is off.
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You can confirm the operating range of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle set for [Party Scene]/[Moving 
Object].
≥The Remote Pan Tilt Cradle moves in the ranges set at [Panning Angle] and [Tilt Angle].
≥ When the confirmation operation is finished, the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle returns to its home 
position.
The firmware version of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle is displayed.
You can update the firmware version of the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle.
≥ Before updating this unit, update the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle.
If you update this unit first, the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle may become unusable.
You can watch the demonstration of how the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle will operate when [Party 
Scene] is set.
≥ Touch [Party Scene Demo], the demonstration automatically starts.
When you touch [EXIT], the demonstration will be canceled.
You can watch the demonstration of how the Remote Pan Tilt Cradle will operate when [Moving 
Object] is set.
≥ Touch [Moving Object Demo], the demonstration automatically starts.
When you touch [EXIT], the demonstration will be canceled.
[Pan/Tilt Check]
[Firmware Version Info]
[Firmware Upgrade]
For the latest update information, check the support website below. (As of November 
2013)
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam
(This Site is English only)
[Party Scene Demo]
[Moving Object Demo] 
						

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