Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Model No. HDC-SD700 HDC-TM700 HDC-HS700 Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Information for Your Safety 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.
∫ Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/ or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
∫ Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content, and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is made to the unit (including any other non-built-in memory/ HDD related component).
≥ HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] (l 14) illuminates while the HDD is being accessed (initialization, recording, playback, deleting etc.). Do not perform the following operations when the lamp illuminates. It may damage the HDD or cause a malfunction in the unit. j Turn the unit off (remove the battery) j Insert and remove the USB cable j Expose the unit to vibrations or shock ≥ About disposing of or giving away this unit.
Contents Information for Your Safety.....................2 Accessories..............................................8 Preparation Before using [1] Parts identification and handling................................. 9 [HDC-SD700]/[HDC-TM700].......... 9 [HDC-HS700] ............................... 12 Setup [1] Power supply.............................. 15 Charging the battery .................... 15 Inserting/removing the battery ..... 16 Charging and recording time........ 17 Connecting to the AC outlet ...
With a TV [1] Watching Video/ Pictures on your TV ................... 95 Connecting with a HDMI mini cable........................ 98 Listening in 5.1 channel sound .... 98 Connecting with the AV multi cable ........................ 98 [2] Playback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™) ....................... 99 Copy/Dubbing Setup [1] Installation ................................ 117 [2] Connecting to a PC.................. 119 About the PC display .................
Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Product numbers correct as of Feb. 2010. These may be subject to change.
Preparation Before using 1 Parts identification and handling [HDC-SD700]/[HDC-TM700] 1 23 4 5 1 2 3 4 Speaker Power button [ ] (l 22) Inlet (cooling fan) (l 26) Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (l 32, 75) 5 Optical image stabilizer button [ /O.I.S.
24 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 24) 24 25 ≥ It can open up to 90o. 26 27 28 29 30 ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the viewfinder. 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 affect the recorded picture. 25 Viewfinder (l 24) Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the viewfinder screen.
32 33 34 35 36 37 39 40 41 38 32 Shoe adaptor mounting part (l 150) 33 Shoe adaptor cover (l 150) 34 Shoe adaptor release lever [SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE] (l 150) 35 Photoshot button [ ] (l 30) 36 Zoom lever [W/T] (In motion picture recording mode or still picture recording mode) (l 49) Thumbnail display switch [ / ]/ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback mode) (l 36) 37 Status indicator (l 22) 38 Internal microphones 39 Recording start/stop button (l 28) 40 Mode dial (l 23) 41 Shoulder strap fixture 42 Grip bel
[HDC-HS700] 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 12 VQT2N56 Speaker Power button [ ] (l 22) Inlet (cooling fan) (l 26) Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (l 32, 75) 5 Optical image stabilizer button [ /O.I.S.
25 25 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 24) 26 ≥ It can open up to 90o. 27 28 29 30 31 ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the viewfinder. 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 affect the recorded picture. 26 Viewfinder (l 24) Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the viewfinder screen.
33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 33 Photoshot button [ ] (l 30) 34 Zoom lever [W/T] (In motion picture recording mode or still picture recording mode) (l 49) Thumbnail display switch [ / ]/ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback mode) (l 36) 35 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] 36 Status indicator (l 22) 37 Internal microphones 38 Recording start/stop button (l 28) 39 Mode dial (l 23) 40 Shoulder strap fixture 41 Grip belt Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand. MIC 42 43 1 Flip the belt.
Preparation Setup 1 Power supply ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6. ≥ This unit has a function to distinguish the batteries that can be used, and the batteries (VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6) are compatible with this function. (The batteries that are not compatible to this function cannot be used.) ≥ To use the VW-VBG6 for this unit, the battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is required.
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (l 8, 17, 18, 149) ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ≥ Do not heat or expose to flame. ≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed. Inserting/removing the battery Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure. Removing the battery Be sure to hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off.
Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60% HDC-SD700 Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Supplied battery/ VW-VBG130 (optional) [7.2 V/1250 mAh] VW-VBG260 (optional) [7.2 V/2500 mAh] (optional)* VW-VBG6 [7.
HDC-HS700 Battery model number [Voltage/ Capacity (minimum)] Supplied battery/ VW-VBG130 (optional) [7.2 V/1250 mAh] Charging time Recording Recording destination mode HDD 2 h 35 min SD HDD VW-VBG260 (optional) [7.2 V/2500 mAh] 4 h 40 min SD HDD VW-VBG6 (optional)* [7.
Battery capacity indication ≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. # # # # If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then will become red. If the battery discharges, then will flash. ≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you can use for this unit. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use.
Preparation Setup 2 Recording to a card The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card, built-in memory or HDD. To record to an SD card, read the following. This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is compatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards. When using an SDHC memory card/SDXC memory card with other equipment, check the equipment is compatible with these memory cards.
Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 44) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Caution: Check that the access lamp has gone off. Access lamp [ACCESS] A ≥ When this unit is accessing the SD card or built-in memory, the access lamp lights up. 1 2 Open the LCD monitor.
Preparation Setup 3 Turning the unit on/off You can turn the power on and off using the power button, the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. Turning the power on and off with the power button Press the power button to turn on the power To turn off the power Hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off. A The status indicator lights. Turning the power on and off with the LCD monitor/viewfinder Opening the LCD monitor or extending the viewfinder turns on the power.
Preparation Setup 4 Selecting a mode Change the mode to recording or playback. Operate the mode dial to change the mode to , or . ≥ Align with the status indicator A.
Preparation Setup 5 Adjusting LCD monitor/ viewfinder How to use the touch screen Viewfinder adjustment You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger. It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation or if it is hard to operate with your fingers. ∫ Adjusting the field of view ∫ Touch It adjusts the field of view to show the images on the viewfinder clearly. Adjust the focus by rotating the eyepiece corrector dial.
Preparation Setup 6 Setting date and time When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear. Select [YES] and perform steps 2 to 3 below to set the date and time. ¬ Change the mode to 1 or . Select the menu. : [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET] 2 Touch the date or time to be set, then set the desired value using / . A Displaying the World time setting (l 39): [HOME]/ [DESTINATION] ≥ The year can be set between 2000 and 2039.
Basic Recording/ Playback 1 Before recording ∫ Basic camera positioning 1 Hold the unit with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. 3 It is convenient to use sub recording start/stop button A when holding the unit around your waist. ≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object. ≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will become dark in the recording.
Basic Recording/ Playback 2 Selecting a media to record [HDC-TM700/HDC-HS700] The card, built-in memory, and HDD media can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures. 1 2 Change the mode to or . Select the menu. : [MEDIA SELECT] 3 Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures.
Basic Recording/ Playback 3 Recording motion pictures 1 2 Change the mode to 3 Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. . Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. B When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. 4 Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording. ≥ Align with the status indicator A. ≥ Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture.
∫ Screen indications in the motion picture recording mode 0h00m00s HG R 1h20m A Recording mode B Remaining time left for recording (When the remaining time is less than 1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes red.) C Recording time elapsed Each time the unit is put into recording pause, the counter display will be reset to “0h00m00s”. About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures Please refer to page 52 about 1080/50p ≥ They are not compatible with devices other than those that support AVCHD.
Basic Recording/ Playback 4 Recording still pictures 1 2 Change the mode to 3 Press the button halfway. (For auto focus only) 4 Press the . Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. button fully. ≥ Align with the status indicator A. Focus indication: A Focus indication ± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing ¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful.
∫ About the screen indications in still picture recording MEGA 14.2M R3000 : ß: ßj: : MEGA : : : 14.2M : R3000: : Still picture operation indicator (l 125) Flash (l 55) Flash level (l 55) Red eye reduction (l 56) MEGA optical image stabilizer (l 30) Optical image stabilizer (l 50) Quality of still pictures (l 72) Size of still pictures (l 71) Remaining number of still pictures (Flashes in red when [0] appears.
Basic Recording/ Playback 5 Intelligent auto mode The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. /MANUAL Intelligent auto/Manual button Press this button to switch Intelligent auto mode/Manual mode. ≥ Please refer to page 75 about manual mode. Mode Scene Effect Portrait When the object is a person Faces are detected and focused automatically, and the brightness is adjusted so it is recorded clearly.
∫ Intelligent auto mode Auto focus When switching to Intelligent auto mode, the auto white balance and auto focus operate and automatically adjust the colour balance and focusing. Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness. ≥ Colour balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings. (l 76, 78) The unit focuses automatically.
Basic Recording/ Playback 6 Motion picture/Still picture playback ≥ Align with the status indicator A. 1 2 Change the mode to 3 Touch the desired media to be played back motion pictures or still pictures. . Touch the play mode select icon B.
4 Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back. ≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by touching / . 5 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. A Operation icon 0h00m00s ≥ Touch icon. F / to display/not-display the operation F F Motion picture playback 1/;: 6: 5: ∫: 1: Playback/Pause Rewind playback Fast forward playback Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails. Displays the direct playback bar.
∫ Change the thumbnail display While the thumbnail is displayed, the thumbnail display changes in the following order if the zoom lever or adjust zoom buttons are operated to side or side. 20 scenes () 9 scenes () 1 scene () Highlight&Time frame index* (l 81) * Highlight&Time frame index can only set in motion picture playback mode. ≥ 9 scenes display returns if the power is turned off or the mode is changed.
Basic Setup 1 2 3 1 Using the menu screen Press the MENU button. 4 Touch the desired item to enter the setting. 5 Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to exit the menu setting. Touch the top menu A. Touch the submenu B. ∫ About ≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by touching / . guide display After touching , touching the submenus and items will cause function descriptions and settings confirmation messages to appear.
Using the quick menu This allows quick setting of some of the menus. 1 Press the Q.MENU button. The following menus can be set. Touch the desired menu. ≥ The items displayed differ depending on the position of the mode dial or settings. Icon 14.2M / 13.
Basic 2 Setup Using the Setup Menu ≥ The items displayed differ depending on the position and settings of the mode dial. Select the menu. : [SETUP] # desired setting [DISPLAY] [OFF]/[ON] The screen indications are selected as shown in the illustration. ≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. (l 38) [OFF] [ON] 1h30m A R 1h20m [CLOCK SET] Please refer to page 25.
≥ When the home region is set for the first time, the screen for selecting home/travel destination appears after setting the home region successively. If the home region has already been set once, execute the menu operation for Step 1. 5 (Only when setting the region of your travel destination) Touch / to select your travel destination and touch [ENTER]. ≥ Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] to set daylight saving time. appears and the summer time setting is turned on.
[QUICK START] [OFF]/[ON] This unit will resume recording pause mode about 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened or the viewfinder is extended. ≥ Start time will not shorten if there is no SD card inserted. Start time will be shorten if the [Built-inMemory] is selected in the [MEDIA SELECT], even if there is no SD card inserted. Start time will be shorten if the [HDD] is selected in the [MEDIA SELECT], even if there is no SD card inserted. ≥ Change the mode to or . 1 Set [QUICK START] to [ON].
[REC LAMP] [OFF]/[ON] The recording lamp lights up during recording and flashes when the unit receives a signal from the remote control or when the self-timer is counting down. When this is set to [OFF], it does not light during recording. [ALERT SOUND] [OFF]/ / Touch screen operation, start and stop of recording and power on/off can be confirmed with this sound. (Volume low)/ (Volume high) 2 Beeps for 4 times When an error occurs. Check the sentence displayed on the screen.
[EVF SET] It adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder. ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. 1 2 Extend the viewfinder and open the LCD monitor. Touch [EVF SET]. ≥ The viewfinder turns on. 3 Touch / to adjust the setting. ≥ Adjust while checking the picture in the viewfinder. 4 Touch [ENTER]. ≥ Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to complete the setting. [AV MULTI] [COMPONENT]/[AV OUT] Please refer to page 98.
[FORMAT CARD] Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. (l 103, 111) ≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen. ≥ Perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be disposed/ transferred. (l 138) ≥ Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card, while formatting. Do not expose the unit to vibrations or shock.
/ [MEDIA STATUS] The amount of space left on the SD card, the built-in memory and HDD can be checked. (Only when the mode is at the position) ≥ Touching [CHANGE MEDIA] switches the unit between the display for the SD card and the display for the built-in memory/HDD. ≥ Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to close the indication.
[O.I.S. DEMO] This item is used to start the optical image stabilizer demo. (Only when the mode is at the or position) Touch [O.I.S. DEMO], the demonstration automatically starts. When you touch [EXIT], the demonstration will be cancelled. [LANGUAGE] [English]/[Deutsch]/[Français]/[Italiano]/[Svenska]/ [Español]/[Polski]/[Česky]/[Türkçe]/[Magyar] You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen.
Basic 3 Setup Using with the remote control 10 Menu button [MENU]* 11 OK button [OK] * means that these buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the unit. Select the menu. : [SETUP] # [REMOTE CONTROL] # [ON] 1 2 3 4 START/ STOP /VOL DATE/TIME EXT DISPLAY SEARCH PLAY SEARCH STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV SKIP STOP 5 6 7 Remove the insulation sheet A before using.
CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Operation of direction buttons/OK button 1 Press a direction button. STILL ADV PAUSE SKIP STOP SKIP MENU OK Warning Keep the Button-Type battery out of the reach of children. Never put Button-Type battery in mouth. If swallowed call your doctor.
Advanced 1 Recording (Advanced) Zoom in/out function The maximum optical zoom ratio is 12k. The default setting of the [ZOOM MODE] is [Opt.Zoom 12k]. (l 59) ¬ Change the mode to or . VOL Zoom lever/Adjust zoom buttons W 6 W T T T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved. ≥ The adjust zoom buttons are useful for making fine adjustments to the zoom magnification.
Advanced Recording (Advanced) 2 Optical image stabilizer function Optical image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as much. ¬ Change the mode to or O.I.S. . Optical image stabilizer button Pressing the button changes the optical image stabilizer setting. (Motion picture recording mode) # # OFF (Still picture recording mode) / # / # OFF ≥ Switch to manual mode before setting the Optical Image Stabilizer function to off.
Advanced Recording (Advanced) 3 AF/AE tracking It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen. The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking) ¬ Change the mode to 1 Touch or . . ≥ will be displayed on the screen. ≥ When [FACE RECOG.] (l 61) is [ON] and a registered face is detected, the target is automatically locked. 2 Touch the object and lock the target.
Advanced Recording (Advanced) 4 1080/50p recording This is a 1080/50p (1920k1080/50 progressive) recording mode that can record in maximum quality*. * This means the highest quality for this unit. ¬ Change the mode to . 1080 50p 1080/50p button To set to 1080/50p recording mode, press and hold the button until 1080/50p is displayed. ≥ To return to normal recording mode, press and hold the button until 1080/50p disappears. ≥ Please refer to page 141 about approximate recordable time.
Advanced 5 Recording (Advanced) Recording functions of operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. ¬ Change the mode to 1 or . Touch to display the operation icons on the screen. F F A ≥ Touch 1 at the bottom right of the screen to change the page and touch F / F to display/not-display the operation icon. 2 (e.g. Backlight compensation) Select an operation icon. F A ≥ Select the operation icon again to cancel the function.
Fade When you start recording, the image/audio gradually appears. (Fade in) When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually disappears. (Fade out) ≥ The fade setting is cancelled when the recording stops. (Fade in) ∫ To select the colour for fade in/out : [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOUR] # [WHITE] or [BLACK] (Fade out) ≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white).
Smile shot When a smiling face is detected during motion picture recording, the unit automatically records a still picture. The icon changes each time it is touched. (ON) # (Face recognition) # OFF : : OFF: The unit records a still picture on detecting a smiling face. Still pictures are only recorded when the face of a person registered using face recognition (l 61) is detected. Cancel the setting.
Red eye reduction Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes. ≥ The flash is activated 2 times. ≥ The red eye phenomenon tends to appear in certain recording conditions and more with some people than with others. ≥ When faces are detected in the Intelligent auto mode, the red eye reduction is set to on. Self-timer This is for recording still pictures using the timer.
Tele macro A more impressive image can be obtained by focusing on the object only in close-up and shading off the background. ≥ The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 70 cm. ≥ If the magnification is 12k or less, then it is automatically set to 12k. ≥ The tele macro function is cancelled when the zoom magnification becomes lower than 12k. Guideline You can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures and still pictures.
Advanced Recording (Advanced) 6 Recording functions of menus [SCENE MODE] When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. ≥ Change the mode to or . : [RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting [OFF]: Cancel the setting 5Sports: To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and pause of playback Portrait: To make people stand out against the background Spotlight: Improved quality when subject is brightly illuminated.
≥ (Fireworks) j The shutter speed is 1/25. j Image may get washed out when recorded in bright surrounding. ≥ (Night scenery/Night portrait) j The shutter speed is 1/2 or more in still picture recording mode. j It is recommended using a tripod. ≥ (Night portrait) j The flash is set to [ON]. [ZOOM MODE] Set the maximum zoom ratio for the motion picture recording mode. ≥ Change the mode to . : [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting [Opt.Zoom 12k]: Optical zoom only (Up to 12k) [i.
[TIME LAPSE REC] A scene that moves slowly for long period of time is recorded frame by frame with an interval, and is recorded as a short time motion picture. A frame is recorded with a set recording interval. 25 frames will make up motion picture of 1 second. ≥ Change the mode to . : [RECORD SETUP] # [TIME LAPSE REC] # desired setting ≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. (l 38) [OFF]: Cancel the setting. [1 SECOND]/[10 SECONDS]/[30 SECONDS]/[1 MINUTE]/[2 MINUTES]: Change the recording interval.
[RELAY REC] It is possible to continuously record motion picture to an SD card when there is no space available in the built-in memory. (It allows you to record only to SD card from built-in memory.) ≥ Change the mode to . : [RECORD SETUP] # [RELAY REC] # [ON] is displayed on the screen. will disappear when space in the built-in memory is gone and the recording to the SD card starts. ≥ Relay recording can only be performed once.
∫ Registering a face for face recognition [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [SAVE] ≥ Up to a maximum of 6 people can be registered. 1 Align the person’s face with the guide. ≥ Take a picture of the persons face from the front, ensuring that their hair does not hide the outline of their face, their eyes or their eyebrows. 2 Touch [REC] or press the button fully. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. ≥ It may not be possible to register a face depending on the recording conditions.
∫ Changing the information of a registered person 1 Select the menu. [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [EDIT] 2 Touch the desired item to enter the setting. ≥ Up to 3 face shots can be registered. To additionally register or to change/delete the registered face shots, touch or the face shot. [SET NAME]: Change the name. [PRIORITY]: Focus and exposure will be set in priority according to the registration order setting from the first person.
[NAME DISPLAY] When a registered person is detected by face recognition during recording, the name registered for that person is displayed. ≥ Change the mode to or . : [RECORD SETUP] # [NAME DISPLAY] # desired number [OFF]/[1]/[2]/[3] ≥ Displayed name will disappear after a while. ≥ It is displayed according to the registration order setting from the first person. ≥ This function is not displayed during face-to-face recording or playback mode. [FACE FRAMING] Detected faces appear with frames.
[AUTO SLOW SHTR] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 75) : [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [ON] ≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/25 or more depending on the surrounding brightness. ≥ This function cannot be used in still picture recording mode. ≥ When the shutter speed becomes 1/25, the screen may be seen as if frames are missed and afterimages may appear.
[WIND NOISE CANCELLER] This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism. ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 75) : [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND NOISE CANCELLER] # [ON] ≥ When switching to Intelligent auto mode, [WIND NOISE CANCELLER] is set to [ON], and the setting cannot be changed. ≥ You may not see the full effect depending on the recording conditions.
[MIC LEVEL] When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones and the external microphone terminal can be adjusted. ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 75) 1 Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting [AUTO]: [SETr AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically. ]/[SET]: The desired recording level can be set. ≥ It is possible to select the setting from the quick menu in manual mode.
[BASS SETTING] Change the lower setting of the built-in microphone according to your choice. ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 75) : [RECORD SETUP] # [BASS SETTING] # desired setting [0dB]/[+3dB]/[+6dB]/[LOWCUT] ≥ Normally set to [0dB]. ≥ Select [+3dB] or [+6dB] to get strong power feeling at bass level. [PICTURE ADJUST] Adjust the quality of the image while recording. Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image. ≥ Change the mode to or . ≥ Switch to manual mode.
[ZEBRA] Parts where white saturation (colour saturation) is likely to occur (extremely brightly lit or shiny parts) are displayed with diagonal lines (zebra pattern). ≥ Change the mode to or . ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 75) : [RECORD SETUP] # [ZEBRA] # [ON] ≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu in manual mode. (l 38) A Zebra pattern ≥ You can record an image with little white saturation if you manually adjust the shutter speed or brightness (iris/gain) (l 77).
[HISTOGRAM] A graph with brightness as horizontal axis and number of pixels at that brightness as vertical axis is displayed. It is possible to determine the exposure of the whole image by looking at the distribution in the graph. Adjust the brightness using [IRIS]. (l 77) ≥ Change the mode to or . ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 75) : [RECORD SETUP] # [HISTOGRAM] # desired setting ≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu in manual mode. (l 38) [OFF]: Cancel the setting. [ANYTIME]: Constantly display.
[PICTURE SIZE] The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing. ≥ Change the mode to . : [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting ≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. (l 38) ≥ The number of recording pixels that can be set changes depending on selected screen aspect ratio. (l 72) ∫ Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 16:9 Picture size Extra optical zoom (l 49) 12.2M 4032k3024 –* 7.7M 3200k2400 13.2k 4.9M 2560k1920 16.5k 0.
[QUALITY] Selecting the picture quality. ≥ Change the mode to or . : [PICTURE] # [QUALITY] # desired setting : : Still pictures with a high picture quality are recorded. Priority is given to the number of still pictures recorded. Still pictures are recorded in normal picture quality. [ASPECT RATIO] This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. ≥ Change the mode to .
[HI-SPEED BURST] Recording is done continuously at the rate of 50 still pictures per second. Use this function to record an object with fast movement. ≥ Change the mode to . 1 Select the menu. : [PICTURE] # [HI-SPEED BURST] # desired setting [OFF]: Cancel the setting. [50 Frames/sec]: 180 still pictures are recorded continuously at the rate of 50 per second. The picture size is 2.1 M (1920k1080). 2 Press the Touch [Record] or [Delete].
[AF ASSIST LAMP] Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 75) : [PICTURE] # [AF ASSIST LAMP] # [AUTO] ≥ The available distance of the AF assist lamp is approx. 1.5 m. ≥ A conversion lens (optional) can block the AF assist lamp, and it will become harder to adjust the focus.
Advanced 7 Recording (Advanced) Recording manually by setting white balance, shutter speed or iris adjustment The operation sequence differs for the LCD monitor and viewfinder. ¬ Change the mode to or . Press the iA/MANUAL button or the CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to manual mode. ≥ MNL appears on the screen.
White balance The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button or the CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to manual mode. (l 75) ≥ For how to perform the settings when using the viewfinder, refer to page 75. 1 2 Touch [WB]. ∫ To set the white balance manually Touch / to select white balance mode.
Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Iris: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button or the CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to manual mode. (l 75) ≥ For how to perform the settings when using the viewfinder, refer to page 75. 1 2 Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS]. Touch / settings.
Advanced 8 Recording (Advanced) Recording with manual focus Perform focus adjustments using the multi manual ring. If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus. ¬ Change the mode to or . ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button or the CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to manual mode. (l 75) ≥ For how to perform the settings when using the viewfinder, refer to page 75. /MANUAL CAMERA FUNCTION A Rotate the multi manual ring to adjust the focus.
Advanced Playback (Advanced) 1 Playback Operations Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 34. Playback operation Playback display Fast forward/ rewind playback During Playback Frame-by-frame playback The motion picture is advanced one frame at a time. Touch 5 during playback to fast forward. (Touch 6 to rewind.) ≥ The fast forward/rewind speed increases if you touch 5/6 again. (The display on the screen changes from 5 to .
Playback operation Playback display Operating steps 1) During Playback Direct playback Touch 1 to display the direct playback bar A. 2) Touch the direct playback bar. ≥ The playback is paused and the image is skipped until the position you touched. ≥ Playback starts again when you release the touch screen. ≥ Touch 2 to display the operation icon. ≥ Direct playback bar cannot be operated with the remote control.
Highlight&Time frame index An image of one scene is displayed as a thumbnail at set search condition. Scene can be played back from any midway point of the scene you wish to see. ≥ Operate the zoom lever or the adjust zoom buttons to side and change over the thumbnail display to Highlight&Time frame index. (l 36) 1 Touch selected search condition. ≥ Next (previous) scene can be displayed by touching / . 2 Touch the desired search condition.
Resuming the previous playback If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was stopped. : [VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON] If playback of a motion picture is stopped, scene. appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped ≥ The memorised resume position is cleared if you turn off the power or change the mode. (The setting of [RESUME PLAY] does not change.
Advanced Playback (Advanced) 2 Various playback functions Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. 1 Touch the date select icon. A Date select icon 2 Touch the playback date. The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails. 3 Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back.
Face highlight playback/Highlight playback/Intelligent scene selection A part can be extracted and played back even when not set to normal playback. 1 2 Touch . Touch the desired playback mode. [FACE HIGHLIGHT]: Giving priority to the parts with detected faces, the part that was recognised as clearly recorded is extracted from a long recording, and it can be played back in a short time with music added.
≥ Playing back of all the scenes returns if the power is turned off or the mode is changed. (Highlight playback) ≥ Highlight playback cannot be performed with interval-recorded motion pictures. (l 60) (Intelligent scene selection) ≥ Up to 9 sections can be skipped for a single scene. ≥ When motion pictures are skipped, the image stops momentarily. ≥ Divided scene will not be skipped. ≥ For data that are edited with the editing function of HD Writer AE 2.1, the Intelligent scene selection is disabled.
∫ Playback time setting Touch the playback time to set. ≥ The playback time of [AUTO] is a maximum of approx. 5 minutes. ≥ Playback time may become shorter than the setting, or it may not even play back if the part recognised as clearly recorded is short. ∫ Date setting Touch the playback date. ∫ Music setting 1 Touch your favourite music. ≥ When [NO MUSIC] is selected, the audio recorded at the time of shooting is played back.
Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show 1 Touch 2 Touch the desired item. . [DATE SETUP]: Select the date to be played back. [SLIDES INTERVAL]: Selects the interval between still pictures at playback. [MUSIC SELECT]: Select the music to be played on playback. 3 (When [DATE SETUP] is selected) Touch the playback date. (When [SLIDES INTERVAL] is selected) Touch the interval of playback for the slide show. [SHORT]: Approx. 1 second [NORMAL]: Approx.
Advanced Editing 1 Deleting scenes/still pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ¬ Change the mode to . To delete by confirming images being played back 0h00m00s Press the button while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back. F ∫ Deleting multiple scenes/still pictures from the thumbnail display 1 2 Press the button while the thumbnail view screen is displayed.
≥ You can also delete scenes by pressing the MENU button, selecting [EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT]. ≥ You can also delete still pictures by pressing the MENU button, selecting [PHOTO SETUP] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT]. ≥ During face highlight playback, highlight playback, Intelligent scene selection, or disc playback when connected to a DVD burner (optional), scenes/still pictures cannot be deleted.
≥ You cannot divide a scene if you are playing back a disc with a DVD burner (optional) connected, or if the number of scenes of a given date would exceed 99 scenes. ≥ It may not be possible to divide scenes with a short recording time. ≥ Data that has been recorded or edited on another device cannot be divided and the divided points cannot be deleted. ≥ If personal information in the divided scenes is deleted, the personal information is deleted when the divided scenes are cancelled.
Protecting scenes/still pictures Scenes/still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake. (Even if you protect some scenes/still pictures, formatting the media will delete them.) ≥ Change the mode to . 1 Select the menu. : [VIDEO SETUP] or [PHOTO SETUP] # [SCENE PROTECT] 2 Touch the scene/still picture to be protected. ≥ When touched, the scene/still picture is selected and the indication appears on the thumbnails. Touch the scene/still picture again to cancel the operation.
Advanced 2 Editing DPOF setting You can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD card. (Copy still pictures recorded to the built-in memory or HDD to the SD card before setting DPOF.) ¬ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon to select [PICTURE/SD CARD].
Advanced Editing 3 Relay scene combining [HDC-TM700] You can combine the relayed scene (l 61) in the built-in memory and the continued scene in the SD card to be one into the SD card. Relay recorded scene Relay scene combining A Built-in memory B SD card C Range of relay recording ≥ Change the mode to media. (l 34) 1 2 and touch the play mode select icon to select desired Insert the SD card that was used for relay recording. Select the menu.
To cancel relay information [EDIT SCENE] # [RELAY INFO CANCEL] ≥ When the relay information is cancelled, combining of the relayed scenes will not be possible anymore. Combining of the relay scene cannot be performed if the available space on the SD card is less than the volume of the relayed scene in the built-in memory. It is recommended to combine the relay scene using a DVD burner or the HD Writer AE 2.1.
Advanced With a TV 1 Watching Video/Pictures on your TV Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals. Image quality may vary with the connected terminals. 1 High quality 2 HDMI terminal 3 Component terminal 4 Video terminal ≥ Use the supplied AV multi cable. Check the output settings when connecting the component terminal or the video terminal with the AV multi cable.
≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥ Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). ≥ Do not use any other AV multi cables except the supplied one. ≥ When connecting to the component terminal of the TV, the yellow plug of the AV multi cable is not required. ≥ When connecting to the AV terminal of the TV, the component plug of the AV multi cable is not required. 2 Select the video input on the TV.
∫ To watch images on a regular TV (4:3) or when both sides of the images do not appear on the screen Change the menu setting to display the images correctly. (Check the TV setting.) [4:3] : [SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # ∫ To display the on-screen information on the TV When the EXT DISPLAY button on the remote control is pressed, the information displayed on the screen (operation icon and time code etc.) can be displayed/not displayed on the TV. ≥ It will not display when the power is turned off.
Connecting with a HDMI mini cable Select the desired method of HDMI output. : [SETUP] # [HDMI RESOLUTION] # [AUTO]/[1080p]/[1080i]/[576p] ≥ [AUTO] determines the output resolution automatically based on information from the connected TV. If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method [1080p], [1080i] or [576p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV. (Please read the operating instructions for the TV.
Advanced With a TV 2 Playback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™) What is the VIERA Link? ≥ This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.) ≥ VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on a HDMI control function using the standard HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification.
3 Operate with the remote control for the TV. 1) 2) 1) Press the button up, down, left or right to select a scene or still picture to be played back, and then press the button in the centre to set it. 2) Activate the operation icons that are displayed on TV screen with the remote control for the TV. A Operation icons B Display operation icons C Cancel operation icons D Display/Cancel operation icons ≥ The following operations are available by pressing the colour buttons on the remote control.
Copy/Dubbing With this unit/other products 1 Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory/HDD [HDC-TM700/HDC-HS700] Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between an SD card inserted in this unit and a built-in memory/HDD. ∫ Confirming remaining capacity on the copy destination [MEDIA STATUS] (l 45) allows you to confirm how much capacity remains on the SD card, built-in memory or HDD.
3 Touch desired items following the screen display. ≥ It will return to the previous step by touching . ≥ (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected) When touched, the scene/still picture is selected and the indication appears on the thumbnail. Touch the scene/still picture again to cancel the operation. ≥ (When [SELECT DATE] is selected) When touched, the date is selected and surrounded by red. Touch the date again to cancel the operation. ≥ Up to 99 scenes/still pictures or 99 dates can be set in succession.
Copy/Dubbing With this unit/other products 2 Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play back a disc Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to a DVD disc by connecting a DVD burner (optional) to this unit using a Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner). The copied DVD disc can also be played back. ≥ Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it.
1 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with DVD burner) to the DVD burner. ≥ You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit. 2 3 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner). A Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner) B DVD burner (optional) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. 4 Insert the disc in the DVD burner.
Copying to discs ≥ You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc. (You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM.) ≥ You cannot copy motion pictures together with still pictures or motion pictures in a different picture quality (AVCHD picture quality and conventional normal picture quality) to the same disc. ≥ When copying a scene in the built-in memory to the disc that includes a scene that was relay recorded, the continued scene that is on the SD card will be copied together to the disc.
∫ About recording formats when copying motion pictures [AVCHD] ([HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE]): The scenes recorded in 1080/50p by this unit will be copied after converting to AVCHD picture quality. Normal scenes will be copied as high definition picture quality as recorded. ≥ When copying scenes recorded in 1080/50p, select the recording picture quality ([HA]/ [HG]/[HX]/[HE]). [Standard] ([XP]/[SP]): Images are converted into the original standard picture quality and then copied.
Approximate time for copying to a disc To copy motion pictures to the full capacity of a disc Disc type Copy time [AVCHD] DVD-RAM Approx. 50 min to 80 min DVD-RW*/ +RW* Approx. 35 min to 75 min DVD-R*/+R* Approx. 15 min to 45 min [Standard] ([XP]) [Standard] ([SP]) Approx. 90 min to 120 min Approx. 135 min to 180 min * Even if the data capacity to be copied is small, the time it takes for copying may be about the same as the time shown in the table.
≥ The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. ≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable while copying. Also, do not shake this unit or the DVD burner. ≥ It is impossible to stop copying halfway. ≥ The order in which the scenes were copied cannot be changed. ≥ Data that has been recorded on another device may not be copied.
Managing the copied disc ≥ Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (l 104) ∫ Formatting discs This is for initializing DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and +RW discs. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased. Back up important data on a PC etc. : [DISC SETUP] # [FORMAT DISC] ≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen. ≥ Connect this unit and the DVD burner to format discs.
Copy/Dubbing With this unit/other products 3 Dubbing images onto other video device Images played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD recorder or video device. ≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. Change the video input on the video device and TV that this unit is connected to. ≥ The channel set will differ depending on the terminal to which the unit is connected.
With a PC Before using 1 What you can do with a PC HD Writer AE 2.1 You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu-ray discs (BD), DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer AE 2.1, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM. Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer AE 2.1 (PDF file) for details on how to use it. ∫ Smart wizard The Smart wizard screen is automatically displayed when you connect this unit to a PC with HD Writer AE 2.1 installed.
Available function Data type Playing back on a PC Still picture Copying still pictures to a PC (l 121) Software required HD Writer AE 2.1 or Standard Windows picture viewer or a commercially available picture viewer Windows Explorer Refer to page 123 if using a Mac. Important Notice ≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html ≥ Do not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with HD Writer AE 2.
End User License Agreement Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to Panasonic Corporation (“Panasonic”), its distributors or dealers from which you made the purchase.
With a PC Before using 2 Operating environment ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. ≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible BD/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a BD/DVD.) ≥ Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases. j When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables.
Display High Colour (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended) Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (1280k1024 pixels or more recommended) Windows Vista/Windows 7: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card (DirectX 10 recommended) Windows XP: DirectX 9.
∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) PC IBM PC/AT compatible PC OS Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista Business Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista E
With a PC Setup 1 Installation When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent authorization. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.) ≥ Before starting the installation, close all applications that are running. ≥ Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed. ≥ Explanation of operations and screens is based on Windows Vista. 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the PC.
7 8 When installation is complete, some notes will appear. Check the contents, then close the window. Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], then click [Finish]. The PC must be rebooted for the application to work. ∫ Uninstalling HD Writer AE 2.1 Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require. 1 Select [Start] # [Control Panel] # [Uninstall a Program]. 2 Select [HD Writer AE 2.1], then click [Uninstall].
With a PC Setup 2 Connecting to a PC ≥ Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed. ≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC. A USB cable (supplied) 1 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor. ≥ It is possible to use it connected to the PC with the batteries only. ≥ Connect with the AC adaptor when using the Conversion assist function. 2 Turn on the unit. ≥ This function is available in all modes. 3 Connect this unit to a PC.
≥ When the unit is connected to a PC its power cannot be turned off. Disconnect the USB cable, before turning this unit off. ≥ Do not disconnect the USB cable or the AC adaptor while the access lamp is on or card access icon ( ) appears on the unit screen. ≥ Do not disconnect the USB cable or the AC adaptor while the access lamp is on or Built-in memory access icon ( ) appears on the unit screen.
About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive. ≥ Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [Computer]. We recommend using HD Writer AE 2.1 to copy motion picture data. Using Windows Explorer or other programmes on the PC to copy, move or rename files and folders recorded with this unit will result in them being unusable with HD Writer AE 2.1. It is impossible to write data to the built-in memory or HDD on this unit from a PC.
With a PC Using with a PC 1 Starting HD Writer AE 2.1 ≥ When using HD Writer AE 2.1 on Windows XP, log on to your computer as Administrator (or with a login name equally authorized). If you log on with a login name other than Administrator, you cannot use the applications. ≥ When using HD Writer AE 2.1 on Windows Vista/Windows 7, log on to your computer as Administrator (or with a login name equally authorized) or with the user name for a standard user account.
With a PC Using with a PC 2 If using Mac ≥ HD Writer AE 2.1 is not available for Mac. ≥ iMovie’09 supported. For details about iMovie’09, please contact Apple Inc. ≥ 1080/50p scenes cannot be imported to a Mac. Import after converting to a normal scene using [ (l 101) ]/[ ]. ∫ Operating environment PC Mac OS Mac OS X 10.5.8 Mac OS X 10.
Others 1 Indications *1 *2 Indications HDD recording possible status*2 only only (White) Card recording possible status ∫ Recording indications (Green) Recognising the card Motion picture recording mode 0h00m00s A MF HG1920 1h30m R 1h20m ¥/; (Red) Recording ; (Green) Recording pause PRE-REC (l 54) PRE-REC +6dB 1/100 OPEN 0dB Interval recording (l 60) 99%↑ 99 / 12:34 15. 11.
Zoom microphone (l 66) Focus microphone (l 66) +3dB/ +6dB / ∫ Playback indications Stereo microphone (l 66) 1/;/5/ /6/ D/E/;1/2; Wind noise canceller (l 66) Display during playback (l 34, 79) Bass setting (l 68) F / F LOW CUT / Smile shot (l 55) Microphone level (l 67) Playback time (l 34) No.
∫ Indication of connection to other devices Accessing the card (l 120) Accessing the built-in memory (l 120)*1 Accessing the HDD (l 120)*2 ∫ Confirmatory indications –– (Time display) The built-in battery is low.
Others Indications 2 Messages Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text. *1 only *2 only RECOMMEND DATA BACK UP PERIODICALLY.*1, 2 We recommend backing up important recorded motion pictures and still pictures periodically to a PC, DVD disc etc. to protect it. (l 103, 111) This message does not indicate that there is a problem with this unit. HDD BACKUP RECOMMENDED.*2 There is a possible problem with the HDD.
About recovery If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear and a repair is performed. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.) SOME SCENES NEED REPAIRING. PLAY SCENES TO BE REPAIRED. (IRREPARABLE SCENES WILL BE DELETED.) ≥ The above message is displayed when abnormal management information is detected when the scenes are displayed in thumbnail. To perform the repair, touch the scene with in the thumbnail, and start the playback.
Others Troubleshooting Problem This unit cannot be turned on. This unit does not stay on long enough. Battery runs down quickly. Check points ≥ Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently charged. (l 15) ≥ In cold places, the battery using time becomes shorter. ≥ The battery has a limited life. If the operating time is still too short even after the battery is fully charged, the battery has worn out and needs to be replaced. This unit is turned off automatically.
Problem This unit cannot be operated though it is turned on. This unit does not operate normally. Check points ≥ Remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about 1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor. Then about 1 minute later, turn on the power again. (Conducting the above operation while the media is being accessed may damage the data on the media.) ≥ If normal operation is still not restored, detach the power connected, and consult the dealer who you purchased this unit from.
Problem Check points Auto focus function does not work. ≥ Switch to Intelligent auto mode. ≥ If you are trying to record a scene which is hard to bring into focus in auto focus mode, use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus. (l 33, 78) Colour balance of images is strange when recording in a place such as a gymnasium. ≥ In a place with multiple light sources, such as a gymnasium or a hall, set the white balance setting to (Indoor mode2).
Problem Check points Colour or brightness of the image changes, or you may see horizontal bars in the image. ≥ Colour or brightness of the image may change, or you may see horizontal bars in the image when the object is recorded under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light, etc., but this is not a malfunction. ≥ In motion picture recording mode, record in intelligent auto mode or set the shutter speed to 1/100 in areas where the power supply frequency is 50 Hz, or 1/125 in areas of 60 Hz.
Problem VIERA Link does not work. Check points [Setting on this unit] ≥ Connect with a HDMI mini cable (optional). (l 99) ≥ Press the MENU button, then touch [SETUP] # [VIERA Link] # [ON]. (l 99) ≥ Turn the power to the unit off and then back on again. [Setting on other devices] ≥ If the TV input does not switch automatically, switch the input using the TV remote control. ≥ Check the VIERA Link setting on the connected device. ≥ Please refer to the operating instructions of the connected device.
∫ If scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another device The images may be still for several seconds at the joins between the scenes if the following operations are performed when multiple scenes have been continuously played back using another unit. ≥ Just how smoothly the scenes will be played back depends on the playback unit. Depending on the unit used, the images may stop moving and become still for a moment even when none of the following conditions are applicable.
Others Cautions for use About this unit The unit and the SD card become warm during use. This is not a malfunction. Keep the High Definition Video Camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). ≥ If you use the High Definition Video Camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the High Definition Video Camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
Do not use the unit for surveillance purposes or other business uses. ≥ This unit was designed for consumer intermittent use. It was not intended for continuous use, or for any industrial or commercial application resulting in prolonged use. ≥ In certain situations, continuous use could cause the unit to overheat and cause a malfunction. Such use is strongly discouraged.
temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC, Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%) ≥ Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures will shorten the life of the battery. ≥ If the battery is kept in high-temperature, high-humidity, or oily-smoky places, the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions. ≥ To store the battery for a long period of time, we recommend you charge it once every year and store it again after you have completely used up the charged capacity.
About the SD card When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that: ≥ Formatting and deletion of this unit or computer only changes the file management information and does not completely delete the data in the SD card. ≥ It is recommended that the SD card is physically destroyed or the SD card is physically formatted using this unit when disposing of or giving away the SD card.
About personal information After you have set up the face recognition function, personal information will be held in this unit and included in recorded images. ≥ When the unit is serviced, or given away/ disposed of, the personal information should be deleted in the interests of protecting personal information. (l 90) Indemnity ≥ Information, including personal information, may be changed or lost as a result of mistaken operation, static electricity effects, accident, breakage, repair or other handling.
Others About copyright ∫ Carefully observe copyright laws Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted. ∫ Licenses ≥ SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. ≥ “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Others Recording modes/approximate recordable time ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size.
Others Number of recordable pictures ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. (In still picture recording mode) Aspect ratio Picture size 4:3 12.2M 4032k3024 7.7M 3200k2400 4.9M 2560k1920 0.
Aspect ratio Picture size Picture quality 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB SD card 16 GB 24 GB 32 GB 48 GB 64 GB Built-in memory HDD 16:9 13.3M 4864k2736 8.3 M 5.
Others Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 7.2 V (When using battery) Recording: 6.0 W 6.0 W 6.3 W Signal system 1080/50p, 1080/50i Recording format 1080/50p: Original format HA/HG/HX/HE: AVCHD format compliant Image sensor 1/4.1z 3MOS image sensor Total: 3050 Kk3 Effective pixels: Motion picture: 2530 Kk3 (16:9) Still picture: 2320 Kk3 (4:3), 2630 Kk3 (3:2), 2530 Kk3 (16:9) Lens Auto Iris, F1.
Viewfinder 0.27z wide EVF (Approx. 123 K dots) Microphone 5.1 channel surround microphone (with a zoom microphone/ focus microphone function) Speaker 1 round speaker, dynamic type White balance adjustment Auto tracking white balance system Standard illumination 1,400 lx Minimum required illumination Approx. 1.6 lx (1/25 in low light mode) Approx. 1 lx with the colour night view function AV multi connector video output level Component video out put level: Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h Pb: 0.
Approx. 375 g [without battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)] Mass Approx. 380 g [without battery (supplied)] Approx. 450 g [without battery (supplied)] Approx. 435 g [with battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)] Mass in operation Approx. 440 g [with battery (supplied)] Approx.
Still pictures Recording media SD card SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant) SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant) SDXC Memory Card (exFAT system compliant) Refer to page 20 for details on SD cards usable in this unit. Built-in memory 32 GB HDD 240 GB Compression JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.
AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: DC output: AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz 19 W DC 9.3 V, 1.2 A (Unit operation) DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery charging) Dimensions 92 mm (W)k33 mm (H)k61 mm (D) Mass Approx. 115 g Specifications may change without prior notice.
Others Optional accessories Product numbers correct as of Feb. 2010. These may be subject to change. Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. AC adaptor (VW-AD21E-K)*1 Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG130) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG260) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG6)*2 Battery pack holder kit (VW-VH04) HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30) ∫ Attaching the battery pack holder kit To use the VW-VBG6 for this unit, the battery pack holder kit/VW-VH04 (optional) is required.
∫ Attaching the optional accessories on the shoe adaptor/accessory shoe ≥ When removing the shoe adaptor, slide the SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE lever, and remove the shoe adaptor while sliding the lever. / The video DC light/VW-LDC103E (optional) etc. can be mounted on the shoe adaptor (supplied). 1 Open the shoe adaptor cover. 2 Attach the shoe adaptor to this unit. SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE The video DC light/VW-LDC103E (optional) etc. can be mounted the accessory shoe.
∫ Attaching the conversion lens/ filter kit Attach the wide conversion lens (VW-W4607H; optional), the wide end conversion lens (VW-WE08H; optional), ND filter or MC protector of the Filter kit (VW-LF46NE; optional) in front of the lens. ≥ It is not possible to attach it to the front of the lens hood. (l 26) ≥ You will not be able to use the flash. Set the flash setting to (OFF). (l 55) Be careful about the following.
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