Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Model No. HDC-SD40 HDC-TM40 Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Information for Your Safety ∫ Handling of built-in memory [HDC-TM40] ∫ About the recording format for recording motion pictures You can select from either AVCHD or iFrame recording formats to record motion pictures using this unit. (l 43) AVCHD: You can record high definition quality images with this format. It is suitable for viewing on a large format TV or for saving to disc. iFrame: This is a recording format suitable for playing back or editing on Mac (iMovie’11).
∫ For the purposes of these operating instructions ≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the “SD card”. ≥ Functions that can be used for motion picture recording/motion picture playback are indicated by in these operating instructions. ≥ Functions that can be used for still picture recording/still picture playback are indicated by in these operating instructions.
Contents Information for Your Safety......................2 Preparation Parts identification and handling ............ 6 Power supply............................................. 9 Inserting/removing the battery............. 9 Charging the battery ......................... 10 Charging and recording time............. 11 Recording to a card ................................ 13 Cards that you can use with this unit.............................................. 13 Inserting/removing an SD card..........
Copy/Dubbing Copying from Built-in Memory to SD card [HDC-TM40]...............................69 Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video devices, etc................... 71 With a PC What you can do with a PC ....................75 End User License Agreement ........... 77 Operating environment .......................... 78 Installation ............................................... 81 Connecting to a PC................................. 83 About the PC display ........................
Preparation Parts identification and handling 1 2 34 5 6 AV MULTI 7 8 10 11 9 12 14 15 13 16 17 18 1 2 Power button [ ] (l 15) Delete/Video light button [ /LIGHT] (l 37, 58) 3 Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (l 23, 48) 4 Optical image stabilizer button [ O.I.S.] (l 37) 5 Recording start/stop button (l 20) 6 Battery holder (l 9) 7 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 63, 67) 8 USB terminal [ ] (l 71, 83) 9 AV multi connector (l 63, 74) ≥ Use the AV multi cable (only the supplied cable).
19 20 19 Menu button [MENU] (l 28) 20 LCD monitor (l 18) 21 22 ≥ 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.
23 Tripod receptacle ≥ This unit may get damaged when a tripod with a screw longer than 5.5 mm is attached. 24 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 9) 23 24 25 2627 28 30 29 25 Photoshot button [ ] (l 22) 26 Zoom lever [W/T] (In recording mode) (l 36) Thumbnail display switch [ / ]/ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback mode) (l 26) 27 Mode switch (l 16) 28 Status indicator (l 15) 29 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 10) ≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
Preparation Power supply ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360. ≥ The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated battery (VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360) supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used).
Charging the battery When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully before using this unit. 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: ≥ Use the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use the AC adaptor of another device. ≥ Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit.
Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH (When using AC adaptor) HDC-SD40 Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Charging time Recording mode Maximum continuously recordable time Actual recordable time Supplied battery/ VW-VBK180 (optional) [3.6 V/1790 mAh] 2 h 25 min [HA], [HG], [HX] 2 h 15 min 1 h 10 min [iFrame] 2 h 40 min 1 h 25 min [HA], [HG] 4 h 30 min 2 h 20 min VW-VBK360 (optional) [3.
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. ≥ When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining battery capacity will not be shown.
Preparation Recording to a card The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card or built-in memory. 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 33) 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 Turning the unit on/off You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor. A clicking sound is heard when the unit is shaken. ≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a defect. This sound will no longer be heard when the unit is turned on and change the mode to . Turning the unit on and off with the power button Press the power button to turn on the unit.
Preparation Selecting a mode Change the mode to recording or playback. Operate the mode switch to change the mode to Recording mode (l 20) Playback mode (l 25, 52) - 16 - or .
Preparation 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 28) : [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET] 2 Select the date or time using 2/1 and set the desired value using 3/4. A Displaying the World time setting (l 29): [HOME]/ [DESTINATION] ≥ The year can be set between 2000 and 2039.
Basic Before recording ∫ Basic camera positioning 1 Hold the unit with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. ≥ 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. ≥ Keep your arms near your body and separate your legs for better balance. ≥ Do not cover the microphones with your hand etc.
Basic Selecting a media to record [HDC-TM40] The card and built-in memory can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures. 1 2 Change the mode to . Select the menu. (l 28) : [MEDIA SELECT] 3 Select the media for recording the motion pictures and the media for recording the still pictures using 3/4/2/1, and press the ENTER button.
Basic Recording motion pictures ≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. (l 6) 1 Change the mode to and open the LCD monitor. 2 Press the recording start/ stop button to start recording. A When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. 3 Press the recording start/ stop button again to pause recording.
≥ There are 2 recording formats that can be used with this unit: AVCHD that records high-definition motion pictures and iFrame that records motion pictures suitable for playback and editing on Mac (iMovie’11). To change the recording format, change the recording mode. (l 43) ≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.
Basic Recording still pictures Still picture recorded with size of 2.1 M (1920k1080) and an aspect ratio of 16:9. ≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. (l 6) 1 Change the mode to open the LCD monitor. 2 Press the and button. ∫ About the screen indications in still picture recording : 2.1 M : R3000: : Quality of still pictures (l 46) Size of still pictures Remaining number of still pictures (Flashes in red when [0] appears.) Still picture operation indicator (l 89) 2.
Basic Intelligent auto mode The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. Intelligent auto/Manual button Press this button to switch intelligent auto mode/manual mode. ≥ Please refer to page 48 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 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.
Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback 1 2 3 Change the mode to . Select the play mode select icon A using 3/4/2 and press the ENTER button. Select the [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back, then press the ENTER button. Select the [MEDIA] and [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back, then press the ENTER button. ≥ Press the MENU button. 4 Select the scene or the still picture to be played back using 3/4/2/1, then press the ENTER button. 15. 11 .
5 0h00m00s Select the operation icon using 3/4/2/1. A Operation icon ≥ Press the ENTER button to display/not-display the operation icon. Motion picture playback 1/;: 6: 5: ∫: Playback/Pause Rewind playback Fast forward playback Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails. Still picture playback 1/;: 2;: ;1: ∫: Slide show (playback of the still pictures in numerical order) start/pause. Plays back the previous picture. Plays back the next picture. Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails.
Motion picture compatibility ≥ This unit is based on AVCHD format/MPEG-4 AVC file format. ≥ Video signal for the AVCHD that can be played back with this unit is 1920k1080/50i. ≥ Video signal for the iFrame that can be played back with this unit is 960k540/25p. ≥ Motion pictures recorded using other equipment cannot be played back on this unit. ≥ Motion pictures recorded in AVCHD and iFrame are not compatible with each other.
Basic Using the menu screen 1 2 To get back to the previous screen Press the MENU button. Press 2 of the cursor button. Select the top menu A using 3/4 and press 1 or press the ENTER button. To exit the menu screen Press the MENU button. ∫ About the information display Descriptions of the selected submenus and items displayed in steps 3 and 4, and messages to confirm settings are displayed. 3 Select the submenu B using 3/4 and press 1 or press the ENTER button.
Basic Using the Setup Menu ≥ The items displayed differ depending on the position or settings of the mode switch. Select the menu. : [SETUP] # desired setting [DISPLAY] [OFF]/[ON] The screen display can be changed to [OFF] (a portion of information displayed) or [ON] (all information displayed). [CLOCK SET] Please refer to page 17. [SET WORLD TIME] It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region and the travel destination.
5 (Only when setting the region of your travel destination) Select your travel destination using 2/1 and press the ENTER button. ≥ Press 3 to set daylight saving time. appears and the summer C The local time at the selected travel time setting is turned on. The travel destination destination time and time difference D The time difference between the from the home region time are set travel destination and the home forward by one hour. Press 3 again region to return to the normal time setting.
[QUICK START] [OFF]/[ON] This unit will resume recording pause mode about 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened. ≥ Quick start will not work if there is no SD card inserted. ≥ Quick start will not work if the [SD CARD] is selected in the [MEDIA SELECT], even if there is no SD card inserted. ≥ Change the mode to . 1 Set [QUICK START] to [ON]. 2 Close the LCD monitor while the mode is set to . The status indicator A flashes green and the unit goes into quick start standby mode.
[POWER LCD] +2 / +1 / 0 / -1 This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors. ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. +2 (Makes even brighter)/ +1 (Makes brighter)/ 0 (Normal)/ -1 (Makes less bright) ≥ When the AC adaptor is in use, the LCD monitor is set to +1 automatically. ≥ When the LCD monitor is bright, the recordable time with the battery will be shorter. [LCD SET] It adjusts brightness and colour density on the LCD monitor.
[INITIAL SET] Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition. (Only when the mode is at the position) ≥ Settings for [MEDIA SELECT]*, [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed. * For users who have , this menu is not displayed. [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.
[CARD STATUS] The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card can be checked. ≥ When the mode switch is set to , remaining recordable time for the selected recording mode is displayed. ≥ Press the MENU button to close the indication. ≥ The SD card requires some space to store information and manage system files, so the actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value. The usable space is generally calculated as 1 GB=1,000,000,000 bytes.
[DEMO MODE] [OFF]/[ON] This item is used to start the unit demonstration. (Only when the mode is at the position) If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [ON] and you press the MENU button when there is no SD card inserted and while this unit is connected to the AC adaptor, the demonstration automatically starts. If any operation takes place, the demonstration is cancelled. However if no operations take place for approx. 5 minutes, the demonstration automatically starts again.
Advanced (Recording) Zoom in/out function ¬ Change the mode to . Zoom lever T 6 W 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. ≥ Maximum zoom magnification can be set with [D.ZOOM]. (l 43) ≥ If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound may be recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly.
Advanced (Recording) Optical image stabilizer function Optical image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as much. ¬ Change the mode to . Optical image stabilizer button Press the button to turn optical image stabilizer on/off. (On) # setting cancelled ≥ When you wish to record as you walk, we recommend that turn the optical image stabilizer on. ≥ When recording with a tripod, we recommend that you set the optical image stabilizer off.
Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. ¬ Change the mode to 1 . Press the ENTER button to display the operation icons on the screen. 2 (e.g. Backlight compensation) Select an operation icon. 1/2 ワユヹヵ 1/2 ワユヹヵ ≥ Select the operation icon again to cancel the function. ≥ Refer to the respective pages for cancelling the following functions.
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. ∫ To select the colour for fade in/out (Fade in) (Fade out) : [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOUR] # [WHITE] or [BLACK] ≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white). Backlight compensation This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject.
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. 50 cm. ≥ If you set the tele macro function when the zoom is set to less than 16.8a, the zoom is automatically adjusted to 16.8a. ≥ The tele macro function is cancelled when the zoom magnification becomes lower than 16.8k. PRE-REC This prevents you from missing a shot.
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. ≥ If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear. Colour night view This function allows you to record colour images in very low light situations. (Minimum required illumination: approx. 1 lx) ≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed.
Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of menus ≥ Change the mode to . [SCENE MODE] When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. : [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.
[D.ZOOM] Set the maximum zoom ratio. : [RECORD SETUP] # [D.ZOOM] # desired setting [OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 16.8k) [50k]: Digital zoom (Up to 50k) [1200k]: Digital zoom (Up to 1200k) ≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded. [REC MODE] Switch the picture quality and recording format of the motion pictures to be recorded. : [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting [HA]/[HG]/[HX]*1: Set the recording mode to AVCHD.
[FACE FRAMING] Detected faces appear with frames. : [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE FRAMING] # desired setting [OFF]: Cancel the setting. [PRIMARY]: Only the prioritised face framing is displayed. [ALL]: All face detection framings are displayed. ≥ Up to 15 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer to the centre of the screen take preference over others. ∫ Prioritised face framing Prioritised face framing is displayed as orange frames.
[AUTO SLOW SHTR] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 48) : [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [ON] ≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/25 or more depending on the surrounding brightness. ≥ When the shutter speed becomes 1/25, the screen may be seen as if frames are missed and afterimages may appear. [WIND CUT] This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones. ≥ Switch to manual mode.
[MIC LEVEL] When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted. ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 48) 1 Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting [AUTO]: [SETr AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically. ]: [SET]: 2 The desired recording level can be set. AGC is activated, reducing noise. The desired recording level can be set. You will be able to record natural-sounding audio.
[SELF TIMER] This is for recording still pictures using the timer. : [PICTURE] # [SELF TIMER] # desired setting [OFF]: Cancel the setting. [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 flashes for the time which has been set. After recording, the self-timer is cancelled. To stop the timer midway through Press the MENU button.
Advanced (Recording) Manual recording ¬ Change the mode to . Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode. ≥ MNL appears on the screen. 5/5 NEXT 4/5 NEXT White balance Manual shutter speed (l 50) Iris adjustment (l 50) Focus (l 51) ≥ Press the ENTER button to display/not-display the manual icon. ≥ The page changes with each press of 4. White balance The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions.
Icon AWB Mode/Recording conditions Auto white balance adjustment Sunny mode: Outdoors under a clear sky Cloudy mode: Outdoors under cloudy sky Indoor mode 1: Incandescent light, video lights like in the studio, etc. Indoor mode 2: Colour fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps in gymnasiums etc. Manual adjustment mode ≥ Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights ≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, stage spotlights in theaters ≥ Sunrise, sunset, etc.
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 to switch to manual mode. (l 48) 1 2 Select [SHTR] or [IRIS] using the cursor button. Press 2/1 to adjust settings. A : 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.
Recording with manual focus If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode. (l 48) 1 2 Press 4 to switch the manual icon. Select [MF] with the cursor button to change to manual focus. ≥ MF appears on the screen. 3 Press 2/1 to adjust the focus. MF MF :To focus on a close subject MF :To focus on a faraway subject 5/5 NEXT ≥ To restore auto focus, select [AF] or press the iA/MANUAL button.
Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 25. Playback operation Cursor button/ Playback display During Playback Fast forward/ rewind playback Slow-motion playback During Pause Frame-by-frame playback The motion picture is advanced one frame at a time. Operating steps Press 1 of the cursor button during playback to fast forward. (Press 2 to rewind.) ≥ Normal playback is restored when you press 3.
Creating still picture from motion picture A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture. Picture size of the still picture to be created will differ depending on the recording mode of the recorded motion picture. Recording mode Aspect ratio [HA]/[HG]/[HX] 16:9 [iFrame] 1 Picture size after creating still picture 2.1 M 1920k1080 0.5 M 960k540 Pause at the scene you want to save as a still picture during playback.
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 unit or change the mode. (The setting of [RESUME PLAY] does not change.
Advanced (Playback) 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 Select the date select icon using the cursor button, then press the ENTER button. A Date select icon 2 Select the playback date, then press the ENTER button. The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails.
Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show 1 Select using the cursor button, then press the ENTER button. 2 Select the desired item and press the ENTER button. [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) Select the playback date, then press the ENTER button.
4 5 Select [START] and press the ENTER button. Select the playback operation. (l 25) ≥ When the playback is finished or stopped, the screen to select [REPLAY], [SELECT AGAIN] or [EXIT] is displayed. Select the desired item and press the ENTER button. ≥ To adjust the volume of music during playback of the slide show, operate the volume lever.
Advanced (Playback) 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 /LIGHT button while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back. ∫ Deleting multiple scenes/still pictures from the thumbnail display 1 Press the displayed.
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]. ≥ You can also delete still pictures by pressing the MENU button, selecting [PHOTO SETUP] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT]. ≥ Scenes which cannot be played back (the thumbnails are displayed as ) cannot be deleted. ≥ In case of [ALL SCENES], the deletion may take time if there are many scenes or still pictures.
Dividing a scene (AVCHD) It is possible to divide an AVCHD scene. Any unwanted parts in the scene can be deleted after dividing. ≥ Change the mode to , and set [VIDEO/PICTURE] of the play mode selection to [AVCHD]. (l 25) 1 Select the menu. : [EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE] # [SET] 2 Select the scene you wish to divide using the cursor button and press the ENTER button. 3 Select to set the dividing point.
Dividing a scene to partially delete (iFrame) Divide the iFrame scene, and delete unnecessary parts. This divides the recorded scenes in two and deletes the front half or back half. The scenes that were deleted after division cannot be recovered. ≥ Change the mode to , and set [VIDEO/PICTURE] of the play mode selection to [iFrame]. (l 25) 1 Select the menu. : [EDIT SCENE] # [SPLIT&DELETE] 2 Select the scene you wish to divide using the cursor button and press the ENTER button.
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 Select the scene/still picture to be protected using the cursor button, then press the ENTER button. ≥ The scene/still picture is selected and the indication appears on the thumbnail.
Advanced (Playback) 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. A High quality 1 HDMI terminal 2 Component terminal 3 Video terminal ≥ Use the AV multi cable (supplied) or HDMI mini cable (optional) and check the output settings. (l 66) ≥ HDMI is the interface for digital devices.
≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥ Always use 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, do not connect the component terminal plug of the AV multi cable. Image may not display when the component terminal plug is connected simultaneously.
∫ To watch images on a regular TV (4:3) or when both sides of the images do not appear on the screen Example of images with a [16:9] aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3) [TV ASPECT] setting [16:9] Change the menu setting to display the images correctly. (Check the TV setting.) [4:3] : [SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [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 Select the desired method of HDMI output. : [SETUP] # [HDMI RESOLUTION] # [AUTO]/[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 [1080i] or [576p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV. (Please read the operating instructions for the TV.
Advanced (Playback) Playback using VIERA Link What is the VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™)? ≥ 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. 2) 1) 15. 11 . 2011 0 h 00m15 s 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.
Copy/Dubbing Copying from Built-in Memory to SD card [HDC-TM40] Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied from a built-in memory to an SD card inserted in this unit. ∫ Check the used space of the SD card It is possible to check the used space of the SD card by [MEDIA STATUS] (l 34). ≥ Depending on the media condition, some remaining capacity of the SD card may not be used.
When you stop copying halfway Press the MENU button while copying. If you will delete the motion pictures or still pictures after copying is complete, be sure to play back the motion pictures or still pictures to check that they have been copied to correctly before deleting. ≥ Depending on the following conditions, the time it takes for copying may be longer. j The number of recorded scenes is large. j The temperature of the unit is high.
Copy/Dubbing Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video devices, etc. ∫ Check before dubbing Check the equipment used for dubbing.
Dubbing in high-definition picture quality You can dub using a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definition (AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder. ≥ Depending on the recorders or the media to be copied to, you may not be able to copy in high-definition (AVCHD) picture quality. For further details, see the operating instructions of your recorder. ≥ Note that the equipment described may not be available in certain countries and regions.
3 Select the media you wish to dub, then press the ENTER button. ≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Press the cursor button to turn the LCD monitor on. 4 Dub through operations on the Blu-ray disc recorder or highdefinition (AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder. ≥ Do not press the ENTER button of the unit during dubbing.
Dubbing in standard picture quality ∫ Dubbing using equipment without an SD card slot or a USB terminal, or using a video device You can dub by connecting an AV multi cable. ≥ 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 What you can do with a PC HD Writer LE 1.0 You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu-ray discs, DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer LE 1.0, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM. Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer LE 1.0 (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 LE 1.0 installed.
≥ It is possible to play back on a PC using a image viewer standard to Windows or commercially available image browsing software, and copy pictures to a PC using Windows Explorer. ≥ Please refer to page 87 for details about 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 LE 1.0 in a device that does not support the AVCHD format.
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 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 Blu-ray disc/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a Blu-ray disc/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.
Free hard disk drive space Ultra DMA — 100 or more 450 MB or more (for installing the software) ≥ When writing to a DVD/Blu-ray disc/SD, more than double the amount of free space as the disc being created is necessary. 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.
∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) PC IBM PC/AT compatible PC OS Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Windows Vista (32 bit) (SP1/SP2) Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3) CPU Windows 7/Windows Vista: 1.
With a PC 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 7. 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the PC. 2 3 Click [Next].
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 LE 1.0 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 LE 1.0], then click [Uninstall].
With a PC 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) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. 1 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor. ≥ It is possible to use it connected to the PC with the batteries only. Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. 2 Turn on the unit. ≥ This function is available in all modes. 3 Connect this unit to a PC.
∫ To disconnect USB cable safely Select the icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then click [Eject Panasonic Camcorder]. ≥ Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed. About the screen indication of the unit ≥ Do not disconnect the USB cable, battery, or AC adaptor while the access lamp is on or card 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 LE 1.0 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 LE 1.0. It is impossible to write data to the built-in memory on this unit from a PC.
With a PC Starting HD Writer LE 1.0 To use the software, log on as an Administrator or as user name for standard user account (only for Windows 7/Windows Vista). The software cannot be used with the user name for a guest account. (On the PC) Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer LE 1.0] # [HD Writer LE]. ≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software.
With a PC If using Mac ≥ HD Writer LE 1.0 is not available for Mac. ≥ iMovie’11 supported. For details about iMovie’11, please contact Apple Inc. ≥ There are some limitations in the functions when iMovie’11 is used. Refer to page 95 for details. ∫ Operating environment PC OS CPU RAM Interface Mac Mac OS X 10.6.3 Intel Core Duo or better 1 GB or more USB port ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used.
Others Indications * only MF ∫ Recording indications 0h00m00s +1 (White) Card recording possible status (motion picture) PRE-REC 1/100 OPEN 0dB Built-in memory recording possible status (motion picture)* 1h30m R 1h20m MF 2.1 M Manual focus (l 51) (Green) Recognising the card (motion picture) R 3000 / 15. 11.
∫ Playback indications C Built-in memory recording possible status (still picture)* (White) Card recording possible status (still picture) (Green) Recognising the card (still picture) / 2.1 M / 0.5 M 1/;/5/6/7/8/D/E/;1/2; Display during playback (l 25, 52) 0h00m00s Playback time (l 25) No.
Others Messages Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text. * only PERIODICALLY MAKE BACK UP OF DATA IN BUILT-IN MEMORY.* We recommend backing up important recorded motion pictures and still pictures periodically to a PC, DVD disc etc. to protect it. (l 75) 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, 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, select the scene with in the thumbnail, and start the play back.
Others Troubleshooting Power Problem This unit cannot be turned on. This unit does not stay on long enough. Check points ≥ Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently charged. (l 10) ≥ 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. Battery runs down quickly. This unit is turned off automatically.
Indication Problem The remaining time indication or the elapsed time indication is not shown. Check points ≥ [DISPLAY] of the [SETUP] is [OFF]. (l 29) Recording Problem Check points The unit arbitrarily stops recording. ≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording. (l 13) ≥ The recordable time may have shortened due to the deterioration of the data writing speed or repeated recording and deletion. Using the unit, format the SD card or built-in memory.
Playback Problem Check points Any scenes/still pictures cannot be played back. ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed as cannot be played back. Scenes cannot be deleted. ≥ Release the protect setting. (l 62) ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed as cannot be deleted. If the scenes/still pictures are unnecessary, format the media to erase the data.
With other products Problem Check points Cannot copy scenes on the SD card by connecting to other equipment with the USB cable. ≥ Other equipment might have not recognised the SD card. Unplug the USB cable once, and reconnect it. With a PC Problem Check points When connected by the USB cable, this unit is not detected by the PC. ≥ After re-inserting the SD card into the unit, reconnect the supplied USB cable. ≥ Select another USB terminal on the PC. ≥ Check the operating environment.
∫ If AVCHD 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 Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the unit. ≥ If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its body may be marred and the surface finish may peel off. ≥ Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long time. About this unit The unit and the SD card become warm during use. This is not a malfunction. Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
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. 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.
record for. Cold places such as a ski resort can shorten the period which you can record for. If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the terminals are damaged. ≥ Inserting a battery with damaged terminals can damage the unit. 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 SD card LCD monitor 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 condensation When condensation forms on the unit, the lens will cloud up and the unit may not work properly. Make every effort to ensure that condensation does not form. If it does form, take the actions described below. Causes of condensation Condensation takes place when the ambient temperature or humidity is changed as follows. ≥ When this unit is brought inside from the cold (e.g. a ski slope) to a warm room. ≥ When this unit is moved from an air-conditioned car to outside.
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. The stated times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording.
Others Approximate number of recordable pictures ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated number is the approximate number of recordable pictures. (When [QUALITY] is set to ) Picture size 2.1 M Aspect ratio 4 GB SD card 16 GB 64 GB 1920k1080 16:9 3600 14000 59000 16 GB 14000 Built-in memory ≥ When [QUALITY] is set to , the numbers of recordable pictures are larger than the numbers shown in the table above.
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