Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Model No. HDC-SD10 HDC-TM10 Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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How to replace the fuse The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug. 1) Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver. 2) Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover. -If you see this symbolInformation on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
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Contents Setup 13 13 14 15 17 18 18 19 20 20 20 21 22 23 24 24 28 30 31 31 32 39 40 40 41 42 43 43 44 44 45 46 47 Preparation Recording (Advanced) [1] Recording functions of operation icons................................................... Operation icons ................................... [2] Recording functions of menus ........ [3] Manual recording .............................. White balance ..................................... Manual shutter speed/ iris adjustment ..............................
Playback Backup Playback [1] Motion picture playback ................... Creating still picture from motion picture.................................................. Highlight&Time frame index................. Playing back motion pictures by date...................................................... Intelligent scene selection ................... Highlight playback ............................... Repeat playback.................................. Resuming the previous playback.........
Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Battery pack VW-VBG070 AC adaptor VSK0698 Optional accessories Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
Features ∫ Very clear high definition pictures This unit can record detailed high definition images. High definition images (1920k1080)* A Number of available scan lines 1080 * If the recording mode is HA/HG/HX. Standard images (720k576) B Number of available scan lines 576 What is the AVCHD? This is a format for recording and playing back highly detailed high definition images. Images are recorded based on the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 codec for compressing images.
Preparation Before using 1 Handling of Built-in Memory [HDC-TM10] This unit is equipped with the built-in 8 GB memory. When using this component, pay attention to the following points. 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.
Preparation Before using 2 Parts identification and handling 1 23 45 6 7 8 9 18 17 161514 10 11 1 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 22, 31) ≥ It can open up to 90o. ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction. 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.
≥ Slide the opening/closing switch to open/close the cover. 20 21 22 23 19 19 Lens cover 20 Lens cover opening/closing switch When not using the unit, close the lens cover to protect the lens.
35 Grip belt 1 Adjust the length to fit your hand. 2 Pull to adjust the length. 36 36 Tripod receptacle This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional tripod. (For details on mounting the tripod, refer to the operating instructions for the tripod.) When carrying the unit with your hand down (l 33) Pass your hand through the strap part. A Camera base Be sure that the grip belt stays clear of the video light B when the tripod is used as shown below.
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-VBG070/VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6. ≥ This unit has a function to distinguish the batteries that can be used, and the batteries (VW-VBG070/VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6) are compatible with this function. (The batteries that are not compatible to this function cannot be used.
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 7, 15). ≥ 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 Open the LCD monitor and install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.
Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60% HDC-SD10 Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Charging time Maximum continuously recordable time Actual recordable time Supplied battery/ VW-VBG070 (optional) [7.2 V/725 mAh] 1 h 35 min 1 h 25 min 50 min VW-VBG130 (optional) [7.2 V/1250 mAh] 2 h 35 min 2 h 25 min 1 h 30 min VW-VBG260 (optional)* [7.2 V/2500 mAh] 4 h 40 min 4 h 35 min 2 h 50 min 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. It may take time to display the remaining battery capacity. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use.
Connecting to the AC outlet The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet. Important: While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge. ≥ Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. Also, do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.
Preparation Setup 2 Preparation of SD cards This unit (an SDHC compatible device) is compatible with both SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards. When using an SDHC Memory Card on another device, confirm that the device supports the SDHC Memory Card. Cards that you can use with this unit Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for motion picture recording.
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 83) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Copy valuable data onto a PC, DVD disc etc. before proceeding with the formatting.
Preparation Setup 3 Turning the unit on/off You can turn the power on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor. 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 Power is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and power is turned off when it is closed.
Preparation Setup 4 Selecting a mode Change the mode to recording or playback. Operate the mode switch to change the mode to or .
Preparation Setup 5 How to use the touch screen 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. ∫ Touch Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or picture. ∫ About the operation icons / / / : These icons are used to switch the menu and thumbnail display page, for item selection and setting etc. ≥ Touch the centre of the icon.
Preparation Setup 6 Using the menu screen A It is recommended to hold the LCD monitor with your thumb and index finger when pressing the buttons on the LCD monitor. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Touch the top menu A. 3 Touch the submenu B. ≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by touching / . ≥ Information display setting is completed when is surrounded by yellow after touching it. 4 Touch the desired item to enter the setting. 5 Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to exit the menu setting.
Language selection You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen. 1 Press the MENU button, then touch [SETUP] > [LANGUAGE]. 2 Touch [English]. Menu list Part of the menu will not be used depending on the used functions. (l 120) Recording mode *1 It is not displayed when the Intelligent auto mode is on. *2 These menus are only for . *3 When the [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [SD CARD]. *4 It will be displayed only when the [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [Built-in Memory].
PICTURE SETUP [QUALITY] (l 42) [HI-SPEED BURST]*1 (l 56) [SELF TIMER] (l 57) [FLASH] (l 57) [FLASH LEVEL]*1 (l 57) [RED EYE]*1 (l 58) [SHTR SOUND] (l 58) MEDIA SELECT*2 When recording to the SD card, select [SD CARD]. When recording to the built-in memory, select [Built-in Memory]. [DISPLAY] The screen indications are selected as shown in the illustration below. [OFF] [ON] 1h30m A R 1h20m [EXT.
[ALERT SOUND] [DEMO MODE] Touch screen operation, start and stop of recording and power on/off can be confirmed with this sound. 2 Beeps for 4 times When an error occurs. Check the sentence displayed on the screen. (l 118) This item is used to start the unit demonstration.
Playback mode *1 When the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, or when [INTEL. SCENE] (l 68) is selected, this does not appear. *2 Only when the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, this appears. *3 These menus are only for . *4 This appears only when the [VIDEO/SD CARD] or [PICTURE/SD CARD] is selected. *5 This appears only when the [VIDEO/Built-in Memory] or [PICTURE/Built-in Memory] is selected.
Preparation Setup 7 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 . Select the menu. (l 23) [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET] # [YES] Changing the date and time display mode Select the menu. (l 23) [SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # desired display style [DATE] 2 Touch the date or time to be set, then set the desired value using / . [D/T] 15.
Changing the date format Select the menu. (l 23) [SETUP] # [DATE FORMAT] # desired display style Display style Screen display [Y/M/D] 2009. 11. 15 [M/D/Y] 11 15 2009 [D/M/Y] 15. 11. 2009 ≥ The date and time function is driven by a built-in lithium battery. ≥ If the time display becomes [- -], the built-in lithium battery needs to be charged. To recharge the built-in lithium battery, connect the AC adaptor or attach the battery to this unit. Leave the unit as it is for approx.
World time setting (Displaying the time of the travel destination) It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region and the travel destination. 1 Select the menu. (l 23) [SETUP] # [SET WORLD TIME] # [YES] ≥ If the clock is not set, adjust the clock to the current time. (l 28) ≥ When the [HOME] (your home region) is not set, the message appears. Touch [ENTER] and proceed to Step 3. 2 already been set once, execute the menu operation for Step 1.
Preparation Setup 8 Adjusting LCD monitor ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. LCD monitor adjustment ∫ POWER LCD This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors. Select the menu. (l 23) [SETUP] # [POWER LCD] # desired setting : Makes even brighter +1 : Makes brighter 0 : Normal -1 : Makes less bright A : Brightness of the LCD is automatically adjusted depending on the ambient brightness.
Touch screen calibration Perform the touch screen calibration if a different object to the one touched is selected. 1 Select the menu. (l 23) [SETUP] # [CALIBRATION] # [YES] ≥ Touch [ENTER]. 2 Touch [r] with the supplied stylus pen and enter in calibration. ≥ Touch the [i] in the order it is displayed. (5 locations) 3 Touch [ENTER]. ≥ Calibration cannot be performed when the LCD monitor is turned 180o. Changing the picture quality on the LCD monitor ≥ The Intelligent auto mode is set to off.
Recording Recording (Basic) 1 Before recording ∫ Basic camera positioning ≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will become dark in the recording. ≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Hold the unit with both hands. Put your hand through the grip belt. Do not cover the microphones A.
Intelligent auto mode The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. ≥ When this unit is purchased, the Intelligent auto mode is set to on. Intelligent auto button Press this button to switch on/off the intelligent auto mode. Mode Portrait Scene/Effect When the object is a person Faces are detected and focused automatically, and the brightness is adjusted so it is recorded clearly.
∫ When Intelligent auto mode is set to off: When the Intelligent auto mode is set to off, 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.
Quick start This unit will resume recording pause mode about 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened. ≥ When in quick start standby mode about 70% of the power used in recording pause mode is being consumed, so the recording time will be reduced. ≥ Start time will not shorten if there is no SD card inserted. Start time will be shorten if the [Built-in Memory] is selected in the [MEDIA SELECT], even if there is no SD card inserted. ¬ Change the mode to 1 . Select the menu.
Recording Recording (Basic) 2 Recording motion pictures This unit records high definition images that are compatible with the AVCHD format. ≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording. (l 18) ≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the power. (l 11) : ∫ When selecting media Select the menu. (l 23) [MEDIA SELECT] # [Built-in Memory] or [SD CARD] 1 Change the mode to 2 Open the LCD monitor. . 4 Press the recording start/stop button to start recording.
About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures ≥ They are not compatible with devices other than those that support AVCHD. Images cannot be played with equipment that does not support AVCHD (ordinary DVD recorders). Confirm that your equipment supports AVCHD by referring to the operating instructions. ≥ There are some cases where the recorded motion pictures cannot be played back, even if the device supports AVCHD. In such cases, play the recorded motion picture with this unit instead.
Recording modes/approximate recordable time Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded. Select the menu.
PRE-REC This prevents you missing a shot. This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds before the recording start/stop button is pressed. 1 Press the PRE-REC button. Shooting guide Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly. Select the menu. (l 23) [RECORD SETUP] # [SHOOTING GUIDE] # [ON] ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. PRE-REC appears on the screen. ≥ Aim this unit at the subject and position it securely.
Recording Recording (Basic) 3 Recording still pictures The number of pixels recorded for still pictures is [ 2.1 M 1920k1080] (16:9). Still pictures can also be recorded while recording motion pictures. ≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the power. (l 11) 1 Change the mode to 2 Open the LCD monitor. ≥ For users who have step 4. . , proceed to 3 Select the media to record from the menu. (l 37) Select whether to record still pictures to the SD card or the built-in memory.
∫ About the screen indications when the button is pressed 2.1 M R3000 MEGA Flash (l 57) Flash level (l 57) Red eye reduction (l 58) Quality of still pictures Size of still pictures Remaining number of still pictures (Flashes in red when [0] appears.) : Still picture operation indicator (l 116) MEGA : MEGA optical image stabilizer (l 41) : Optical image stabilizer (l 45) ß: ßj: : : 2.
Simultaneous recording (recording still pictures while recording motion pictures) Number of recordable pictures Picture size You can record still pictures even while recording motion pictures. ¬ Change the mode to Picture quality . While recording motion pictures, press the button fully (press to the bottom) to take the picture.
Recording Recording (Basic) 4 Zoom in/out function The maximum optical zoom ratio is 16k. ¬ Change the mode to Zoom mode . ヷヰロ ヸ Set the maximum optical zoom ratio. If the zoom magnification exceeds 16k, then the digital zoom function will be activated. ヵ Select the menu.
Recording Recording (Basic) 5 Optical image stabilizer function Optical image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as much. ¬ Change the mode to . ヰハリハヴハ Optical image stabilizer button Pressing the button changes the optical image stabilizer setting. # # OFF ≥ Set the Intelligent Auto mode to off before setting the Optical Image Stabilizer function to off. : Active mode This setting gives more stabilization and is suitable for recording when moving.
Recording Recording (Basic) 6 AF 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 ≥ 2 Touch . . will be displayed on the screen. Touch the object and lock the target. A Target frame ≥ When you touch the head of the object, the target frame on the head gets locked and tracking starts.
Recording Recording (Basic) 7 Recording with the video light The video light enables brightening of the images taken in a dimly-lit place. ¬ Change the mode to . Video light button Each time the button is pressed, the indication changes by one setting in the following order. # / # Setting cancelled : Always on. / : Turns on/off automatically according to brightness of the surroundings. ≥ Lights up when the lens cover is closed. ≥ This function’s default setting is / .
Recording 1 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 . Touch F to display the operation icons on the screen. 2 (e.g. Backlight compensation) Select an operation icon. F F ≥ Touch 1 to change the page and touch F F to display/not-display the operation icon. ≥ Select the operation icon again to cancel the function.
Function Effect Backlight compensation This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject. Intelligent contrast control This brightens parts that are in shadow and difficult to see and suppresses white saturation in bright parts at the same time. Both bright and dark parts can be recorded clearly. Fade (Fade in) (Fade out) When you start recording, the image/audio gradually appears. (Fade in) When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually disappears.
Intelligent contrast control: ≥ If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear. Fade: ≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white). Soft skin mode: ≥ If the background or anything else in the scene has colours similar to the skin colour, they will also be smoothed. ≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear. ≥ If you record a person in the distance, the face may not be recorded clearly.
Recording Recording (Advanced) 2 ¬ Change the mode to Function Scene mode Recording functions of menus . Effect/Setting method When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. Select the menu.
Function Guide line Effect/Setting method You can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures and still pictures. The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the composition. ≥ The Intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 34) Select the menu. (l 23) [RECORD SETUP] # [GUIDE LINES] # desired setting (When motion picture playback is selected while the mode is set to .
Function Relay recording Effect/Setting method It is possible to continuously record motion picture to an SD card when there is no space available in the built-in memory. Select the menu. (l 23) [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. ≥ It allows to record only to SD card from built-in memory. ≥ Relay recording can only be performed once.
Function Automatic face framing [OFF]: Not display [PRIMARY]: Only the prioritised face framing is displayed. [ALL]: All face detection framings are displayed. Digital cinema colour Effect/Setting method In the Intelligent auto mode, detected faces appear with frames. Select the menu. (l 23) [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE FRAMING] # desired setting ≥ This function’s default setting is [ALL]. ≥ Up to 15 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer to the centre of the screen take preference over others.
Function Microphone level [AUTO]: AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically. [SETr ]/[SET]: The desired recording level can be set. AGC: Auto Gain Control Effect/Setting method When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted. ≥ The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 34) 1 Select the menu. (l 23) [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # [SETr 2 Touch level.
Function Effect/Setting method Hi-speed burst shooting Recording is done continuously at the rate of 25 or 50 still pictures per second. Use this function to record an object with fast movement. [25 Frames/sec]: 72 still pictures are recorded continuously at the rate of 25 per second. The picture size is 2.1 M (1920k1080). ≥ The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 34) [50 Frames/sec]: 180 still pictures are recorded continuously at the rate of 50 per second. The picture size is 0.9 M (1280k720).
Function Self-timer Effect/Setting method This is for recording still pictures using the timer. Select the menu. (l 23) [PICTURE] # [SELF TIMER] # [10 SECONDS] or [2 SECONDS] [10 SECONDS]: Records after 10 seconds [2 SECONDS]: Records after 2 seconds ≥ When the button is pressed, a still picture is recorded after the Ø10 or Ø2 display and the recording lamp flash for the time which has been set. ≥ After recording, the self-timer is cancelled.
Function Red eye reduction Effect/Setting method Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes. ≥ The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 34) Select the menu. (l 23) [PICTURE] # [RED EYE] # [ON] Shutter sound You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures. Select the menu. (l 23) [PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] # [ON] ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. Scene mode: 5Sports ≥ During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth.
Wind noise reduction: ≥ When the Intelligent auto mode is set to on, [WIND CUT] is set to [ON], and the setting cannot be changed. ≥ The sound quality may be changed if this function is activated in strong winds. Microphone level: ≥ When the Intelligent auto mode is on, the setting is fixed to [AUTO] and cannot be changed. ≥ When [ZOOM MIC] is [ON], the volume will be different depending on the zoom rate. ≥ The microphone input level meter shows the largest volume for the microphones.
Recording 3 Recording (Advanced) Manual recording Touch the operation icon to adjust white balance, shutter speed, iris and manual focus. ¬ Change the mode to . Press the MANUAL button. ≥ MNL appears on the screen. Perform the setting by touching the desired item to be set. ≥ Touch 1 to change the page and touch F F to display/not-display the operation icon.
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. The unit can record pictures in a natural hue if it can recognise the reference colour white. ≥ Press the MANUAL button. (l 60) 1 Touch [WB]. ∫ To set the white balance manually 2 Touch / to select white balance mode. 1 Select subject.
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 MANUAL button. (l 60) 1 Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS]. 2 Touch / to adjust settings. 1/100 100 F WB SHTR IRIS MF SHTR Shutter speed: 1/50 to 1/8000 ≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [ON], the shutter speed will be set between 1/25 and 1/8000. ≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster. IRIS Iris/Gain value: CLOSE # (F16 to F2.
Manual focus adjustment Picture adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus. ≥ Press the MANUAL button. (l 60) 1 Adjust the quality of the image while recording. Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image. ≥ Press the MANUAL button. (l 60) (When MF assist function is used) 1 Select the menu. (l 23) [RECORD SETUP] # [PICTURE ADJUST] # [YES] [RECORD SETUP] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON] ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
Playback Playback 1 Motion picture playback 1 Change the mode to 2 Touch the play mode select icon A to select desired media to be played back. . 4 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. 0h00m00s F Playback/Pause Rewind playback Fast forward playback Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails. 1: Displays the direct playback bar. (l 66) ≥ Touch F F to display/not-display the operation icon. 1/;: 6: 5: ∫: ≥ Touch [VIDEO/SD CARD] to play back the SD card.
∫ Change the thumbnail display ∫ Fast forward/rewind playback During step 3, the thumbnail display changes in the following order if the zoom lever is operated to _ side or ` side. 20 scenes () 9 scenes () 1 scene () Highlight&Time frame index Touch 5 during playback to fast forward. (Touch 6 to rewind.) F ≥ Refer to page 67 for information about Highlight&Time frame index. ≥ 9 scenes display returns if the power is turned off or the mode is changed.
∫ Frame-by-frame playback The motion picture is advanced one frame at a time. 1 Pause the playback. ≥ When the operation icon disappears, touch the screen to display the icon again. 2 Touch . (Touch to advance the frames one at a time in the reverse direction.) F ≥ Normal playback is restored when you touch . ≥ When the frames are advanced one at a time in the reverse direction, they will be shown in intervals of 0.5 seconds. ∫ Direct playback 1 Touch 1 to display the direct playback bar.
Creating still picture from motion picture A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture. 1 Pause at the scene you want to save as a still picture during playback. ≥ It is convenient to use slow-motion playback and frame-by-frame playback. 2 Press the Highlight&Time frame index An image of one scene is displayed as a thumbnail at set time interval. Scene can be played back from any midway point of the scene you wish to see.
Playing back motion pictures by date Scenes recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. 1 Touch the date select icon. Intelligent scene selection Play back the scenes excluding a portion of the scene judged to have failed to shoot due to fast movement of this unit, camera shake, or focus error. 1 Touch A Date select icon 2 Touch [INTEL. SCENE]. 2 3 Touch the scene to be played back. . Touch the playback date.
Highlight playback Part that was recognised as clearly recorded is extracted from a long recording, and it can be played back in short time with music added. 1 Touch ∫ Scene setting 1) Touch [SELECT SCENES] or [SELECT DATE]. . 2) (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected) Touch the scene to be played back. 2 Touch [HIGHLIGHT]. 3 Touch desired item. [SCENE SETUP]: Select the scene or date to be played back. [PLAYBACK TIME]: Select the time to play back.
∫ Playback time setting Touch the playback time to set. Repeat playback Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes. Select the menu. (l 23) [VIDEO SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] # [ON] ≥ 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. ∫ Music setting 1) Touch your favourite music. The indication appears on the full screen views.
Playback Playback 2 Still picture playback 1 Change the mode to 2 Touch the play mode select icon A to select desired media to be played back. . ≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by touching / . 4 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. F ≥ Touch [PICTURE/SD CARD] to play back the SD card. Touch [PICTURE/Built-in Memory] to play back the built-in memory. 3 Touch the still picture to be played back.
∫ Change the thumbnail display 3) Touch the desired sound. During step 3, the thumbnail display changes in the following order if the zoom lever is operated to _ side or ` side. 20 still pictures () 9 still pictures () 1 still picture ≥ 9 still pictures display returns if the power is turned off or the mode is changed. ≥ It is possible to operate with the adjust zoom button. ≥ Switch to 1 still picture display to check the recording date and file number.
Playing back still pictures by date 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 still pictures recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails. 3 Touch the still picture to be played back. ≥ Playing back of all the still pictures returns if the power is turned off or the mode is changed.
Playback 1 Editing 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 Press the button while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back. ≥ When the confirmation message appears, touch [YES].
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2) To continue deleting other scenes Repeat steps 3-4. When you stop deleting halfway Touch [CANCEL] or press the MENU button while deleting. ≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is cancelled cannot be restored. To complete editing Press the MENU button. ≥ You can also delete scenes by pressing the MENU button, selecting [EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT].
Playback Editing 2 Dividing a scene to delete To delete an unnecessary portion of a scene, first divide the scene and then delete the unnecessary portion. ¬ Change the mode to . 1 Touch the play mode select icon to select desired media to divide a scene. (l 64) 2 Select the menu. (l 23) 5 Press the MENU button to complete dividing. 6 Delete the unnecessary scene. (l 74) [EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE] # [SET] To delete all the divided points 3 Touch the scene to be divided.
Playback Editing 3 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. (l 23) [VIDEO SETUP] or [PHOTO SETUP] # [SCENE PROTECT] # [YES] 2 Touch the scene/still picture to be protected. ≥ When touched, the scene/still picture is selected and the indication appears on the thumbnails.
Playback 4 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. ¬ Change the mode to SD CARD]. (l 71) and touch the play mode select icon to select [PICTURE/ ∫ What is DPOF? 4 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a format which allows the user of a digital camera to define which captured images on the SD card are to be printed, together with information on the number of copies they wish to print.
Playback Editing 5 Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory [HDC-TM10] 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. Confirming remaining capacity on the copy destination ≥ If the remaining capacity on a single SD card is not enough, you can copy to multiple SD cards following the instruction on the screen.
Copying ≥ If there is not much remaining capacity in the SD card, a confirmation message asking to copy after deleting all data on the SD card is displayed. Be aware that deleted data cannot be restored. ≥ Refer to page 81 for Approximate time for copying. 1 Change the mode to . ≥ Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor. 2 Select the menu.
6 (Only when [SELECT SCENES]/[SELECT DATE] is selected in step 4) Touch [Enter]/[ENTER]. 7 When the confirmation message appears, touch [YES]. ≥ If 2 or more SD cards are necessary to copy, change the card following the instructions on the screen. 8 Touch [EXIT] when the copy complete message is displayed. ≥ The thumbnail view of the copy destination is indicated. When you stop copying halfway Touch [CANCEL] or press the MENU button while copying.
Playback Editing 6 Relay scene combining [HDC-TM10] You can combine the relayed scene (l 53) 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 and touch the play mode select icon to select desired media. (l 64) 1 Insert the SD card that was used for relay recording.
Playback Editing 7 Formatting 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 91, 103) ¬ Change the mode to (l 37, 64, 71) or , and select desired media to be formatted. Select the menu. (l 23) Formatting SD cards [SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD] # [YES] Formatting Built-in memory [SETUP] # [FORMAT Built-in Memory] # [YES] ≥ When the confirmation message appears, touch [YES].
Playback 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 component cable and AV cable. Use of the following Panasonic HDMI mini cables is recommended to connect the unit to the HDMI terminal. ≥ Do not simultaneously connect an HDMI mini cable and Component cable to this unit.
≥ 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 component cables except the supplied one. ≥ The component terminal is for outputting images only so be sure to also connect the AV cable. (It is not necessary to connect the yellow plug.) ≥ Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. 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.) Select the menu. (l 23) [SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [4:3] Example of images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3) [TV ASPECT] setting [16:9] [4:3] ≥ If a wide-screen TV is connected, adjust the aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.
Connecting with a HDMI mini cable What is HDMI? HDMI is the interface for digital devices. If you connect this unit to a HDMI compatible high definition TV and then play back the recorded high definition images, you can enjoy them in high resolution with high quality sound. If you connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link, linked operations (VIERA Link) are possible. (l 88) Select the desired method of HDMI output. Select the menu.
Playback 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 1) Operate with the TV remote control. 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.
∫ Other linked operations Turning the power off: If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power, the power on this unit also turns off. Automatic input switching: If you connect with a HDMI mini cable and then turn on the power on this unit, the input channel on the TV automatically switches to this unit’s screen. If the TV’s power is in standby status, it will turn on automatically (if [Set] has been selected for the TV’s [Power on link] setting).
Backup With other products 1 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. Preparing for copying/playing back We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW-BN1/VW-BN2.
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 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to 3 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.) ≥ Motion pictures and still pictures cannot both be copied to a single disc. ≥ Confirm that auto protection is [ON] before copying data. (l 98) ≥ 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. ≥ Refer to page 95 for Approximate time for copying to a disc.
5 (Only when [SELECT DATE] is selected in (Only when [VIDEO]/[PICTURE] is selected step 5) in step 3) Touch the date you want to copy. Touch the desired item. [ALL SCENES]: All motion pictures or still pictures are copied. Touch [NEXT] to proceed to step 8. [SELECT SCENES]: Some scenes are selected for copying. [SELECT DATE]: Copy by selecting the date. 6 (Only when [SELECT SCENES] is selected in step 5) Touch the scene you want to copy.
Before you delete the data on the media after copying is complete, be sure to play back the discs to check that they have been copied to correctly. (l 97) Important Notice ≥ When connecting an optional DVD burner and this unit for copying a disc, do not insert a disc with recorded motion pictures in high definition picture quality into devices that do not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in the device.
≥ The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. (l 97) ≥ 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.
Playing back the copied disc ≥ Only discs that have been copied by connecting this unit to the DVD burner or created with HD Writer AE 1.5 can be played back. It may not be possible to play back discs copied/played back on other devices or software. A Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner) 1 Connect this unit to the DVD burner to prepare for playback. (l 91) ≥ When playing back on a TV, connect this unit to the TV with HDMI mini cable, component cable or AV cable.
Managing the copied disc (Formatting, Auto protect, Displaying disc information) ≥ Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (l 91) ∫ Formatting discs This is for initializing DVD-RAM and DVD-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. Select the menu. (l 23) [DISC SETUP] # [FORMAT DISC] # [YES] ≥ When the confirmation message appears, touch [YES].
Backup With other products 2 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. モバヷ ≥ The channel set will differ depending on the terminal to which the unit is connected.
Backup With other products 3 With a printer (PictBridge) To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer.) PictBridge is an industry standard from the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) for direct printing. It allows images to be printed directly from digital cameras to a printer, without having to connect the camera to a PC.
3 6 Touch . Select print source media and touch the icon. 1 ≥ If the [PictBridge] indication does not appear or continues to flash, disconnect and then reconnect the USB cable. 4 7 Touch [DATE PRINT] to select the date print setting. Touch a still picture to be printed. ≥ If the printer is not capable of date printing, this setting is unavailable. 8 5 Touch prints. / to set the number of ≥ Touch [ENTER] after the number of prints is set. ≥ You can set up to 9 prints.
9 Touch [PAGE LAYOUT] to select the desired layout setting. [STANDARD]: Layout specific to the printer : No frame print : Frame print ≥ You cannot set page layouts not supported on the printer. ≥ Touch . 10 Touch to print the pictures. 1 ≥ When the confirmation message appears, touch [START]. ≥ Exit PictBridge by disconnecting the USB cable (supplied) after the pictures have been printed. 102 VQT2D36 When you stop printing halfway Touch [CANCEL]. ≥ A confirmation message appears.
With a PC Before using 1 What you can do with a PC HD Writer AE 1.5 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 card using HD Writer AE 1.5, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM. Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer AE 1.5 (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 1.5 installed.
Available function Data type Playing back on a PC Still picture Copying still pictures to a PC (l 112) Software required HD Writer AE 1.5 or Standard Windows picture viewer or a commercially available picture viewer Windows Explorer Refer to page 114 if using a Mac. Important Notice ≥ Do not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with HD Writer AE 1.5 in a device that does not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in the device.
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. jWhen 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables.
Sound DirectSound Support Interface USB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)] Other requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device Internet connection ≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only. ≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French and Simplified Chinese. ≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on all BD/DVD drives.
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. For Windows Vista: If [User Account Control] dialogue appears, click [Continue]. 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the PC.
7 8 When installation is complete, some notes ∫ Uninstalling HD Writer AE 1.5 will appear Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require. Check the contents, then close the window. 1 Select [start] # ([Settings] #) [Control Panel] # [Add or Remove Programs (Applications)] or [Uninstall a program]. 2 Select [HD Writer AE 1.5], then click [Change/Remove] ([Change or Remove] or [Add/ Remove]) or [Uninstall]. Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.
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, but you will not be able to write data into the unit. 2 Turn on the unit. ≥ This function is available in all modes. 3 Connect this unit to a PC. The USB function selection screen will appear.
∫ If the driver has not been recognised properly Use the following methods to enable it to be recognised. Method 1: Turn off the unit and your PC once and try verifying again. Method 2: Remove the SD card and try verifying again. Method 3: Try connecting the unit to another USB port on your PC. ∫ To disconnect USB cable safely 1 2 Double click the ( ) icon in task tray displayed on the PC. ≥ Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed.
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 [My Computer (Computer)]. We recommend using HD Writer AE 1.5 to copy or write back 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 1.5. It is impossible to write data to the built-in memory on this unit from a PC.
With a PC Using with a PC 1 Starting HD Writer AE 1.5 ≥ When using HD Writer AE 1.5 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 1.5 on Windows Vista, 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 1.5 is not available for Mac. ≥ iMovie’09 supported. For details about iMovie’09, please contact Apple Inc. ∫ Operating environment PC Mac OS Mac OS X 10.5.6 CPU Intel Core Duo Intel Core 2 Duo RAM 1 GB or more Interface USB port ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. ≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
Others 1 Indications * Indications only Built-in memory recording possible status* ∫ Recording indications Motion picture recording +1 MF 0h00m00s 1h30m R 1h20m HG1920 PRE-REC 1/100 OPEN 0dB (White) Card recording possible status (Green) Recognising the card ¥/; (Red) Recording ; (Green) Recording pause PRE-REC MNL PRE-REC (l 40) Manual mode (l 60) Intelligent auto mode (l 34) 12:34 15. 11. 2009 F Normal mode Portrait mode Scenery mode Spotlight mode Low light mode F 2.
Scene mode (l 51) Ø10, Ø2 Self-Timer recording (l 57) / Sports mode ß/ßA/ Flash (l 57) / Portrait mode ßi/ßj Flash level (l 57) / Spotlight mode / Snow mode / Beach mode / Sunset mode / Fireworks mode / Scenery mode / Low light mode , +1 , +2 -1 Image stabilizer (l 45) / AF tracking (l 46) Relay recording (l 53)* , , Video light (l 47) Picture adjustment (l 63) Digital cinema (l 52) High-speed burst shooting (l 56) Digital cinema colour (l 54) 16t Zoom magnification indic
∫ Playback indications 1 Playback (l 64, 71) ; Pause (l 64, 71) / 5, 6, Last/first scene paused D/E Slow motion playback (l 65) ;1/2; Frame-by-frame playback (l 66) Next/Previous still picture (l 71) F 0h00m00s Accessing the card (When connected to a PC) (l 110) Accessing the built-in memory (When connected to a PC) (l 110)* Fast forward/rewind playback (l 65) 7/8 F ∫ PC connection indications ∫ 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. RECOMMEND DATA BACK UP PERIODICALLY.* We recommend backing up important recorded motion pictures and still pictures periodically to a PC, DVD disc etc. to protect it. This message does not indicate that there is a problem with this unit. CHECK CARD. This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognised by the unit.
About recovery If faulty management information is found, one of the following messages may appear. Be sure to follow the messages. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.) CONTROL DATA ERROR HAS BEEN DETECTED. (SD CARD) CONTROL DATA ERROR DETECTED IN THE BUILT-IN MEMORY.* THUMBNAIL DATA ERROR IS DETECTED. * only ≥ The following message is displayed when abnormal management information is detected when the scenes are displayed in thumbnail.
Others Helpful hints 1 Functions that cannot be used simultaneously Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s specifications.
Functions Conditions which disable the functions Soft skin mode ≥ When the Intelligent auto mode is on Tele macro ≥ When the sunset, fireworks or scenery mode of scene mode is used Colour night view ≥ When the hi-speed burst shooting mode is on ≥ When the digital cinema is used ≥ When the AF tracking is used Soft skin mode (Set and cancel) ≥ While recording ≥ When PRE-REC is used Tele macro (Set and cancel) Colour night view (Set and cancel) Digital cinema colour ≥ When the colour night view func
Others Helpful hints 2 Problem This unit cannot be turned on. This unit does not stay on long enough. Battery runs down quickly. Troubleshooting Check points ≥ Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (l 13) ≥ The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. If the unit still cannot be used, the battery is faulty. ≥ The battery is affected by ambient temperature. In cold places, the battery using time becomes shorter.
Problem Check points Recording does not start although power is supplied to this unit and the SD card is correctly inserted. ≥ A message is displayed and you cannot record when the built-in memory does not operate normally, or when the SD card cover cannot be closed due to failure of the SD card cover. In this case, press the recording start/stop button to display the media change message, allowing you to change the recording media. Item other than the touched one is selected.
Problem Some playback images are skipped automatically. Check points ≥ Playback of (Intelligent scene selection) is set. Return to normal playback. (l 68) Scene does not play back to the end. Although this unit is correctly connected to a TV, images cannot be seen. The images are squeezed horizontally. ≥ Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the input used for the connection. ≥ Change the [TV ASPECT] setting to match the aspect ratio of the TV.
Problem White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture. Check points ≥ If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white round spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting of particles of dust in the air. This is not a malfunction. A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots and their position differ in every picture. “ERROR OCCURRED. PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF, THEN TURN ON AGAIN.” is displayed.
Problem Check points The power of the DVD burner cannot be turned on. ≥ When the unit is connected to the DVD burner, use the respective AC adaptors for both this unit and the DVD burner. Cannot see the PDF operating instructions for HD Writer AE 1.5. ≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions for HD Writer AE 1.5. Cannot copy scenes on the SD card by connecting to other equipment with the USB cable.
∫ 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.
∫ When deleting scenes 1 Scene to be deleted A The image will be still for several seconds wherever a scene was deleted. B The images of consecutive scenes where they are no deletions are played back smoothly one after another. ∫ When selected scenes are copied between an SD card and the built-in memory or when selected scenes are copied to a disc in a connected DVD burner. A If you select a scene other than the next scene, the picture may momentarily stop at the point where the scenes switch.
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.
When you are not going to use the unit for an extended time ≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet, it is recommended that you place a desiccant (silica gel) in with it. When disposing of or giving away this unit, note that: ≥ Formatting and deletion simply change the file management information and cannot be used to completely erase the data in built-in memory of this unit. The data can be recovered using commercially available software or the like.
Do not throw old battery into fire. ≥ Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may result in an explosion. If the operating time is very short even after the battery has been recharged, the battery has worn out. Please purchase a new battery. About the AC adaptor ≥ If the temperature of the battery is extremely high or extremely low, charging may take time or the battery may not be charged.
Others Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 7.2 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording: 5.5 W 5.6 W HDC-SD10 Signal system 1080/50i Recording format AVCHD format compliant Image sensor 1/6z 1MOS image sensor Total: 1470 K Effective pixels: Motion picture: 1170 K Still picture: 1170 K Lens Auto Iris, F1.8 to F2.8 Focal length: 2.95 mm to 47.
HDC-SD10 HDC-TM10 AV terminal video output level 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h, PAL system Component terminal video output level Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h Pb: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h HDMI mini connector video output level HDMI™ (x.v.Colour™) 1080i/576p AV terminal audio output level (Line) 316 mV, 600 h, 2 ch HDMI mini connector audio output 2 ch (Linear PCM) USB Card reader/writer function (No copyright protection support) SD card Built-in memory – Read only Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.
Motion pictures HDC-SD10 Recording media SD card Built-in memory HDC-TM10 SD Memory Card: 1 GB, 2 GB (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant) SDHC Memory Card: 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB (FAT32 system compliant) – Compression MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Recording mode and transfer rate HA: Approx. 17 Mbps (VBR) HG: Approx. 13 Mbps (VBR) HX: Approx. 9 Mbps (VBR) HE: Approx. 6 Mbps (VBR) Refer to page 39 for the recordable time.
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.
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