Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Model No. HDC-SD80 HDC-TM80 HDC-HS80 Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Information for Your Safety ∫ 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 51) 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).
If the HDD experiences any abnormality, back up data immediately. Failure in the HDD may produce continuous noise or choppy sound during recording or playing back. Continuous use will cause further deterioration, and may eventually disable the HDD. If these phenomena are observed, copy the data on the HDD to a PC, a DVD disc etc. immediately and contact your dealer. Once the HDD is out of order, data cannot be restored.
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..........
Advanced (Playback) Copy/Dubbing Playback Operations .............................. 67 Motion picture playback using operation icon ................................... 67 Creating still picture from motion picture ............................................... 68 Highlight&Time frame index .............. 69 Repeat playback ............................... 69 Resuming the previous playback ...... 70 Zooming in on a still picture during playback (Playback zoom) ................
Preparation Parts identification and handling 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 AV MULTI 6 7 Speaker USB terminal [ ] (l 93, 100, 111) Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (l 25) 4 Optical image stabilizer button [ O.I.S.] (l 39) 5 Power button [ ] (l 15) 6 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 84, 88) 7 AV multi connector (l 84, 102) ≥ Use the AV multi cable (only the supplied cable).
14 15 16 17 14 15 16 17 Mode switch (l 16) Status indicator (l 15) Recording start/stop button (l 21) LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 16) ≥ It can open up to 90o. 18 ≥ 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 Photoshot button [ ] (l 23) 24 Zoom lever [W/T] (In motion picture recording mode or still picture recording mode) (l 38) Thumbnail display switch [ / ]/ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback mode) (l 28) 25 Grip belt Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand. 23 24 25 26 1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the length. 3 Replace the belt. 26 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-SD80 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], [HE] 1 h 55 min 1h [iFrame] 2h 1h [HA], [HG] 3 h 50 min 2h VW-VBK360 (optional) [3.
HDC-HS80 Battery model number [Voltage/ Capacity (minimum)] Supplied battery/ VW-VBK180 (optional) [3.6 V/ 1790 mAh] Charging time Recording destination Recording mode Maximum continuously recordable time Actual recordable time HDD [HA], [HG], [HX], [HE] 1 h 40 min 50 min SD HDD VW-VBK360 (optional) [3.
Preparation Recording to a card The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card, built-in memory or HDD. To record to an SD card, read the following. This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is compatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards. When using an SDHC memory card/SDXC memory card with other equipment, check the equipment is compatible with these memory cards.
Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 35, 36) 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.
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 or . Turning the unit on and off with the power button Open the LCD monitor and 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 , or . Motion picture recording mode (l 21) Still picture recording mode (l 23) Playback mode (l 27, 67) Preparation 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.
∫ About the operation icons / / / : These icons are used to switch the menu and thumbnail display page, for item selection and setting etc. : Touch to return to the previous screen such as when setting menus. About the touch menu Touch Touch (left side)/ (right side) of (left side)/ on the touch menu to switch the operation icons. (right side) of on the touch menu. ≥ It is also possible to switch the operation icons by sliding the touch menu right or left while touching it.
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. 1 Select the menu. (l 30) MENU 2 : [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET] Touch the date or time to be set, then set the desired value using . / A Displaying the World time setting (l 31): [HOME]/ [DESTINATION] ≥ The year can be set between 2000 and 2039. ≥ The 24-hour system is used to display the time.
Basic Before recording ∫ Basic camera positioning 1 Hold the unit with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. 3 It is convenient to use recording button icon A when holding the unit around your waist. ≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object. ≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will become dark in the recording.
Basic Selecting a media to record [HDC-TM80/HDC-HS80] The card, built-in memory and HDD media can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures. 1 2 Change the mode to . Select the menu. (l 30) MENU 3 or : [MEDIA SELECT] Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures.
Basic Recording motion pictures 1 2 3 Change the mode to . Open the LCD monitor. Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. T W A When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. B Recording button icon ≥ Recording can also be started/stopped by touching the recording button icon. This icon functions in the same manner as the recording start/stop button. 4 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 51) ≥ Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture. (l 24) ≥ 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 1 2 3 Change the mode to 4 Press the . Open the LCD monitor. Press the button halfway. (For auto focus only) button fully. Focus indication: A Focus indication ± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing ¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful. B Focus area (area inside brackets) ≥ If you set the optical image stabilizer function (l 39) to ([MODE1]), then the image stabilizer function will be more effective.
∫ About the screen indications in still picture recording : R3000: : 3M : MEGA : : : : : : Still picture operation indicator (l 116) Remaining number of still pictures (Flashes in red when [0] appears.
Basic Intelligent auto mode The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. /MANUAL Intelligent auto/Manual button Press this button to switch intelligent auto mode/manual mode. ≥ Please refer to page 63 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 . Touch the play mode select icon A. (l 17) ALL Select the [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. / Select the [MEDIA] and [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. 4 Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back. is displayed when [AVCHD] is touched or is ALL displayed when [iFrame] is touched in step 3.
5 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. C Operation icon 0h01m30s ≥ Operation icons and screen display will disappear when no function is performed for a specific period of time. To display them again, touch the screen. 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.
Motion picture compatibility ≥ This unit is based on AVCHD format/MPEG-4 AVC file format. ≥ Video signals for the AVCHD that can be played back with this unit are 1920k1080/50i, 1920k1080/25p and 1440k1080/50i. ≥ Video signals for the iFrame that can be played back with this unit are 960k540/25p.
Basic Using the menu screen ≥ Touch 1 (left side)/ (right side) of on touch menu to display Touch [MENU]. ∫ About Touch the top menu A. 3 Touch the submenu B. . (l 17) guide display After touching , touching the submenus and items will cause function descriptions and settings confirmation messages to appear. ≥ After the messages have been displayed, the guide display is cancelled. MENU 2 MENU ≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by touching / .
Basic Using the Setup Menu ≥ The items displayed differ depending on the position or settings of the mode switch. Select the menu. MENU : [SETUP] # desired setting [CLOCK SET] Please refer to page 18. [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. 1 Touch [SET WORLD TIME]. ≥ If the clock is not set, adjust the clock to the current time.
5 (Only when setting the region of your travel destination) Touch / to select your travel destination and touch [ENTER]. ≥ Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] to set daylight saving time. appears and the summer time setting is turned on. The travel destination time and time difference from the home region time are set forward by one hour. Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] again to return to the normal time setting. ≥ Close the setting, touching [EXIT]. appears and the time of the travel destination is indicated.
[QUICK POWER ON] [OFF]/[ON] The unit is put into recording pause approx. 1 second when the unit is turned on with the mode set to or . ≥ Depending on the recording conditions, start time may be longer than 1 second. ≥ In the quick power on mode, the zoom magnification becomes 1k. [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.
[ALERT SOUND] [OFF]/ / Touch screen operation, start and stop of recording and unit on/off can be confirmed with this sound. (Volume low)/ (Volume high) 2 Beeps for 4 times When an error occurs. Check the sentence displayed on the screen. (l 119) [POWER LCD] +2 / +1 / 0 / -1 / A This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors. ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
[VIERA Link] [OFF]/[ON] Please refer to page 88. [TV ASPECT] [16:9]/[4:3] Please refer to page 86. [INITIAL SET] Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition. ≥ Settings for [MEDIA SELECT]*, [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed. * For users who have , this menu is not displayed. [NUMBER RESET] Set the file number of the iFrame and still picture recorded next to 0001. ≥ Folder number is updated and file number will start from 0001.
/ [FORMAT MEDIA] 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 92, 103) 1 2 Touch [FORMAT MEDIA]. Touch [SD CARD] or [Built-inMemory]. Touch [SD CARD] or [HDD]. ≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen. ≥ Perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be disposed/ transferred.
/ [MEDIA STATUS] The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card, Built-in memory and HDD can be checked. ≥ Touching [CHANGE MEDIA] switches the unit between the display for the SD card and the display for the built-in memory/HDD. ≥ When the mode switch is set to , remaining recordable time for the selected recording mode is displayed. ≥ Touch [EXIT] to close the indication.
Advanced (Recording) Zoom in/out function Zoom lever/Zoom button icons T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) T W T 6 W T W ≥ Maximum zoom ratio for recording motion pictures can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. (l 51) ≥ You can also perform zoom operation by simply touching the LCD monitor. (Touch zoom: l 41) ∫ About the zoom speed The zoom speed will be faster in the order of zoom lever, zoom button icon, and then touch zoom.
Advanced (Recording) Image stabilizer function Use the image stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording. This unit is equipped with hybrid optical image stabilizer. Hybrid optical image stabilizer is a hybrid of optical and electrical image stabilizer. ≥ Please refer to page 43 for details about the optical image stabilizer lock. O.I.S. Optical image stabilizer button Press the button to turn optical image stabilizer on/ off.
Advanced (Recording) Recording with the Touch function You can record using convenient functions just by the easy operation of touching the screen. 1 2 Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the touch menu to display touch function icons. (l 17) T W (e.g. AF/AE tracking) Touch the Touch function icon. ≥ To cancel, touch the Touch function icon again. (Optical image stabilizer lock is cancelled by releasing the finger touching .
Touch zoom Zoom operation can be performed by touching the touch zoom bar. ≥ Touch zoom function is useful for making fine adjustments to the zoom magnification. 1 Touch . ≥ Touch zoom bar appears. ≥ The touch zoom bar will disappear when no function is performed for a specific period of time. To display it again, touch the screen. 2 Touch and hold the touch zoom bar. ≥ It will zoom to the position you are touching. ≥ It will zoom in when T side is touched, and zoom out when W side is touched.
AF/AE tracking It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen. The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking) 1 Touch . ≥ When [FACE RECOG.] (l 52) is [ON] and a registered face is detected, the target is automatically locked. 2 Touch the object and lock the target. ≥ When you touch the head of the object, the target frame on the head gets locked and tracking starts.
Optical image stabilizer lock In motion picture recording mode, you can further improve optical image stabilization by touching and holding optical image stabilizer lock icon. With this function, you can further reduce the effects of the shake that tends to occur when using zoom. A Optical image stabilizer lock icon 1 2 Press the optical image stabilizer button to turn the image stabilizer on. Touch and hold . ≥ is displayed while you are touching the icon.
Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. 1 Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the touch menu to display the operation icons. (l 17) ≥ Touch / downward. 2 on touch menu to switch pages upward or (e.g. Backlight compensation) Touch an operation icon. ≥ 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 MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOUR] # [WHITE] or [BLACK] (Fade in) (Fade out) ≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white).
≥ After setting PRE-REC, if recording starts in less than 3 seconds, or while the PRE-REC indication flashes within about 3 seconds after initiating the quick start operation, motion pictures taken 3 seconds before pressing the recording start/stop button cannot be recorded. ≥ Images displayed on the thumbnail in playback mode will differ from the motion pictures displayed at the start of playback.
Video light It is possible to record with illumination even in dark places with motion picture recording mode. Each time the icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order. ([ON]) # ([AUTO]) # ([OFF]) : : : Always on. Turns on/off automatically according to brightness of the surroundings. Cancel the setting. ≥ When set to ([AUTO]), the video light turns on in Low light mode in Intelligent auto mode.
Red eye reduction Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from photo light. ≥ The photo light is activated 2 times. ≥ The red eye phenomenon tends to appear in certain recording conditions and more with some people than with others. ≥ When faces are detected in the intelligent auto mode, the red eye reduction is set to on. Self-timer This is for recording still pictures using the timer.
Tele macro A more impressive image can be obtained by focusing on the object only in close-up and shading off the background. ≥ The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 70 cm. ≥ When the tele macro is set with the zoom magnification less than 37k in motion picture recording mode, it will automatically be set to 37k. ≥ When the tele macro is set in the still picture recording mode with the picture size set to [ 16:9 3M]/[ 16:9 2.
Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of menus [SCENE MODE] When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. MENU : [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.
≥ (Night scenery/Night portrait) j The shutter speed is 1/2 or more in still picture recording mode. j It is recommended using a tripod. ≥ (Night portrait) j The photo light is set to [ON]. [ZOOM MODE] Set the maximum zoom ratio for the motion picture recording mode. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting [i.Zoom OFF]: Up to 37k [i.Zoom 42k]: This zoom function allows you to maintain high-definition picture quality. (Up to 42k) [D.Zoom 90k]: Digital zoom (Up to 90k) [D.
[RELAY REC] It is possible to continuously record motion picture to an SD card when there is no space available in the built-in memory. (It allows you to record only to SD card from built-in memory.) ≥ Set [MEDIA SELECT] to [Built-inMemory]. ≥ Set [REC MODE] to [HA], [HG], [HX] or [HE]. (l 51) ≥ Insert an SD card. MENU : [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.
∫ Registering a face for face recognition MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [SAVE] ≥ Up to a maximum of 6 people can be registered. 1 Align the person’s face with the guide. ≥ Take a picture of the persons face from the front, ensuring that their hair does not hide the outline of their face, their eyes or their eyebrows. 2 Touch [REC] or press the button fully. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. ≥ It may not be possible to register a face depending on the recording conditions.
∫ Changing the information of a registered person 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 : [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [EDIT] Touch the desired item to enter the setting. ≥ Up to 3 face shots can be registered. To additionally register or to change/delete the registered face shots, touch or the face shot.
[NAME DISPLAY] When a registered person is detected by face recognition during recording, the name registered for that person is displayed. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [NAME DISPLAY] # desired number [OFF]/[1]/[2]/[3] ≥ Displayed name will disappear after a while. ≥ It is displayed according to the registration order setting from the first person. ≥ This function is not displayed during recording of yourself or playback mode. [FACE FRAMING] Detected faces appear with frames.
[AGS] If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position while recording motion pictures, it is automatically put into recording pause. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [AGS] # [ON] ≥ The AGS function may activate and cause the unit to pause the recording if you are recording a subject right above or right below you. [AUTO SLOW SHTR] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ≥ Switch to manual mode.
[SHOOTING GUIDE] Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [SHOOTING GUIDE] # [ON] When “CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST.” appears, move the unit slowly while recording. ≥ Message will not appear while pausing the recording. (Message will appear even if it is pausing the recording if [DEMO MODE] is set to [ON].) [WIND NOISE CANCELLER] This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism. ≥ Switch to manual mode.
[MIC LEVEL] When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted. ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 63) 1 Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting [AUTO]: [SETr 2 AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically. ]/[SET]: (When [SETr Touch / The desired recording level can be set. ]/[SET] is selected) to adjust. ≥ Touch to activate/disactivate AGC.
[PICTURE ADJUST] Adjust the quality of the image while recording. Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image. ≥ This setting is retained when you change between motion picture recording mode and still picture recording mode ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 63) 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 3 4 : [RECORD SETUP] # [PICTURE ADJUST] Touch the desired setting items.
[PICTURE SIZE] The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing. MENU : [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting ∫ Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio Aspect ratio will change depending on the picture size. 4:3: Aspect ratio of 4:3 television 3:2: Aspect ratio of conventional film camera or prints (such as L-size print) 16:9: Aspect ratio of high-definition television, etc. Picture size Aspect ratio [ 4:3 2.6M] 1856k1392 [ 4:3 0.3M] 640k480 [ 3:2 2.
[QUALITY] Selecting the picture quality. MENU : [PICTURE] # [QUALITY] # desired setting : Still pictures with a high picture quality are recorded. : Priority is given to the number of still pictures recorded. Still pictures are recorded in normal picture quality. [HI-SPEED BURST] 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. 1 Select the menu.
5 (When [SELECT] is selected in step 4) Touch the range of pictures that will be stored. ≥ Previous (Next) page is displayed by touching / . * Only select the picture for start point if only 1 picture is to be stored. ≥ A confirmation message is displayed when [Enter] is touched after selecting the start point and finish point. Touch [YES] to store the pictures. A Start point* B Finish point ≥ If you turn off the unit or change the mode, this function is cancelled.
Advanced (Recording) Manual recording ≥ The manual focus, white balance, shutter speed, brightness (Iris and Gain) settings are retained when you change between motion picture recording mode and still picture recording mode. Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode. ≥ MNL appears on the screen.
White balance The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode. (l 63) 1 2 Touch [WB]. Touch / MNL FOCUS to select white balance mode. WB SHTR ≥ Select the optimal mode by confirming the colour on the screen. ≥ Touch [WB] to select the mode.
Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Iris: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode. (l 63) 1 2 Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS]. Touch / to adjust settings. ≥ Touch [SHTR]/[IRIS] to end the adjustment. 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.
Manual focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode. (l 63) 1 (When MF assist function is used) Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON] ≥ Touch 2 3 to display the manual icon. Touch [FOCUS]. Touch [MF] to change to manual focus. ≥ MF appears on the screen. 4 Adjust the focus by touching MF / MF .
Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 27. Playback operation Playback display Operating steps Fast forward/ rewind playback Touch 5 during playback to fast forward. (Touch 6 to rewind.) ≥ The fast forward/rewind speed increases if you touch 5/6 again. (The display on the screen changes from 5 to .) ≥ Normal playback is restored when you touch .
Playback operation Playback display During Playback Direct playback Operating steps Touch the direct playback bar or slide it while touching. ≥ The playback pauses temporarily and skips to the position touched or slid to while touching. ≥ Playback will start by releasing your touching or sliding finger. 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 recorded is 2.1 M (1920k1080).
Highlight&Time frame index An image of one scene is displayed as a thumbnail at set search condition. Scene can be played back from any midway point of the scene you wish to see. ≥ Operate the zoom lever to side and change over the thumbnail display to Highlight&Time frame index. (l 28) 1 Touch . ≥ To display the next (previous) page: j Slide the thumbnail display upward (downward) while touching it. j Switch the touch menu, and then touch (up)/ (down) on the thumbnail scroll lever.
Resuming the previous playback If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was stopped. MENU : [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 Touch the date select icon. (l 17) ALL A Date select icon 2 Touch the playback date. The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails. 3 Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back.
Highlight playback Part that was recognised as clearly recorded is extracted from a long recording, and it can be played back in a short time with effects and music added. ≥ Highlight playback cannot be used for iFrame scenes. 1 Touch . (l 17) ALL 2 (Only when you would like to change the settings) Touch [SET] to select the item to change. [SCENE SETUP]: Select the scene or date to be played back. [PRIORITY SETUP]: Select the target to give priority to play back.
∫ Priority settings 1 Touch [FACE] or [FACE RECOG.]. ≥ Touch [FACE], any detected face, including the face of person registered for face recognition, is given priority on playback. 2 (When [FACE RECOG.] is selected) Touch a face to specify. 1 2 3 4 5 6 KEN ANNA MARY ≥ You can specify up to 6 faces, which are to be played back in priority. JOE ≥ When touched, the registered face is selected and surrounded by red. Touch the registered face again to cancel the operation. ≥ Touch [ENTER].
∫ Music setting 1 Touch your favourite music. ≥ When [EFFECT SETUP] is set to [NONE], you will be able to select [NO MUSIC]. When [NO MUSIC] is selected, the audio recorded at the time of shooting is played back. ≥ To adjust the volume of music during playback or audio testing, operate the volume lever. (l 28) 2 Touch [ENTER]. To test the music audio Touch [START]. ≥ Touch the other music option to change the music to be tested. ≥ When you touch [STOP], the music playback stops.
(When [SLIDES INTERVAL] is selected) Touch the interval of playback for the slide show. [SHORT]: Approx. 1 second [NORMAL]: Approx. 5 seconds [LONG]: Approx. 15 seconds (When [MUSIC SELECT] is selected) Touch the desired sound. ≥ To adjust the volume of music during playback of the slide show or audio testing, operate the volume lever. (l 28) ≥ Touch [ENTER]. (To test the music audio) Touch [START] and start the audio testing. ≥ Touch the other music option to change the music to be tested.
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 the scene or still picture being played back Touch while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back. 0h01m30s ∫ To delete scenes or still pictures from the thumbnail display ≥ Switch to the thumbnail display of the scenes or still pictures to delete.
When you stop deleting halfway Touch [CANCEL] while deleting. ≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is cancelled cannot be restored. To complete editing Touch [Return]. ≥ You can also delete scenes by touching [MENU], selecting [EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES], [MULTI] or [SINGLE]. ≥ You can also delete still pictures by touching [MENU], selecting [PHOTO SETUP] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES], [MULTI] or [SINGLE].
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 touch the play mode select icon. Then set [VIDEO/ PICTURE] to [AVCHD]. (l 27) 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 3 : [EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE] # [SET] Touch the scene to be divided. Touch to set the dividing point. 0h00m15s ≥ Using slow-motion playback or frame-by-frame playback makes it easy to search for the point where you want to divide the scene.
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 touch the play mode select icon. Then set [VIDEO/ PICTURE] to [iFrame]. (l 27) 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 3 : [EDIT SCENE] # [SPLIT&DELETE] Touch the scene to be divided. Touch to set the dividing point.
Deleting personal information Deletes face recognition information from scenes in which faces were recognised. ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then set [VIDEO/ PICTURE] to [AVCHD]. (l 27) ≥ Personal information is not recorded in the iFrame scenes. 1 Select the menu. MENU 2 : [VIDEO SETUP] # [DELETE PERSONAL INFO] Touch the desired scenes to be deleted personal information. appears at scenes for which faces were recognised. Touch one of the scenes at which appears.
Advanced (Playback) DPOF setting You can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD card. (Copy still pictures recorded to the built-in memory or HDD to the SD card before setting DPOF.) ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then set [MEDIA] to [SD CARD] and [VIDEO/PICTURE] to [PICTURE].
Advanced (Playback) Relay scene combining [HDC-TM80] You can combine the relayed scene (l 52) 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. Then set [VIDEO/ PICTURE] to [AVCHD]. (l 27) 1 2 Insert the SD card that was used for relay recording. Select the menu.
To cancel relay information MENU : [EDIT SCENE] # [RELAY INFO CANCEL] ≥ When the relay information is cancelled, combining of the relayed scenes will not be possible anymore. Combining of the relay scene cannot be performed if the available space on the SD card is less than the volume of the relayed scene in the built-in memory. It is recommended to combine the relay scene using a DVD burner or the HD Writer AE 3.0.
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 87) ≥ 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 ∫ To display the on-screen information on the TV When the menu setting is changed, the information displayed on the screen (operation icon and time code etc.) can be displayed/not displayed on the TV. Change the menu setting to display the images correctly. (Check the TV setting.) MENU MENU : [SETUP] # [EXT.
Connecting with a HDMI mini cable Select the desired method of HDMI output. MENU : [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. 1) 2) 1) Press the button up, down, left or right to select a scene or still picture to be played back, and then press the button in the centre to set it. 2) Activate the operation icons that are displayed on TV screen with the remote control for the TV. A Operation icons B Display operation icons C Cancel operation icons D Display/Cancel operation icons ≥ The following operations are available by pressing the colour buttons on the remote control.
Copy/Dubbing Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory/HDD [HDC-TM80/HDC-HS80] Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between an SD card inserted in this unit and a built-in memory/HDD. ∫ Check the used space of the copy destination It is possible to check the used space of the SD card, built-in memory or HDD by [MEDIA STATUS] (l 37).
3 Touch desired items following the screen display. ≥ It will return to the previous step by touching . ≥ (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected) When touched, the scene/still picture is selected and the indication appears on the thumbnail. Touch the scene/still picture again to cancel the operation. ≥ (When [SELECT DATE] is selected) When touched, the date is selected and surrounded by red. Touch the date again to cancel the operation. ≥ Up to 99 scenes/still pictures or 99 dates can be set in succession.
Copy/Dubbing 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 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. ≥ iFrame scenes cannot be copied to disc. Copy to PC to make a backup.
1 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with DVD burner) to the DVD burner. ≥ You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit. 2 3 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the USB connection cable (supplied with DVD burner). A USB connection cable (supplied with DVD burner) B DVD burner (optional) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. 4 Insert the disc in the DVD burner.
Copying to discs ≥ You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc. (You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM.) ≥ You cannot copy motion pictures together with still pictures or motion pictures in a different picture quality (AVCHD picture quality and conventional normal picture quality) to the same disc. ≥ iFrame scenes cannot be copied to disc. Copy to PC to make a backup.
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 will not play back on devices that do not support the AVCHD format. ≥ When inserting a disc containing recorded motion/still pictures into other devices, a message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed.
≥ The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. ≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the 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 3.0 can be played back. A USB connection cable (supplied with DVD burner) 1 Connect this unit to the DVD burner to prepare for playback. (l 92) ≥ When playing back on a TV, connect this unit to the TV. (l 84) 2 Touch the scene or still picture to be played back and then play it back.
Managing the copied disc ≥ Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (l 93) ∫ Formatting discs This is for initializing DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and +RW discs. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased. Back up important data on a PC etc. MENU : [DISC SETUP] # [FORMAT DISC] ≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen. ≥ Connect this unit and the DVD burner to format discs.
Copy/Dubbing Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video, etc. ∫ Check before dubbing Check the equipment used for dubbing.
∫ To dub using equipment with an SD card slot You can dub by directly inserting an SD card. ≥ / To copy scenes or still pictures from the built-in memory or HDD to an SD card, see page 90. ∫ To dub using equipment with a USB terminal You can dub by connecting a USB cable. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. ≥ Turn on the unit (This function is available in all modes). A USB cable (supplied) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
About the screen indication of the unit ≥ When the unit is accessing the SD card, card access icon ( ) appears on the unit screen or the access lamp is on. ≥ When the unit is accessing the built-in memory, built-in memory access icon ( ) appears on the unit screen or the access lamp is on. ≥ When the unit is accessing the HDD, HDD access icon ( ) appears on the unit screen or the HDD access lamp is on.
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 AE 3.0 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 AE 3.0, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM. Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer AE 3.0 (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 AE 3.0 installed.
≥ It is possible to playback 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 115 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 AE 3.0 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.
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 Blu-ray disc/DVD drives. ≥ Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and Windows 7 Enterprise.
∫ 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 AE 3.0 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 AE 3.0], 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. ≥ Connect with the AC adaptor when using the Conversion assist function. 2 Turn on the unit.
∫ 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, the battery or the 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 AE 3.0 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 AE 3.0. It is impossible to write data to the built-in memory or HDD on this unit from a PC.
With a PC Starting HD Writer AE 3.0 ≥ 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 AE 3.0] # [HD Writer AE]. ≥ 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 AE 3.0 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 125 for details. ∫ Operating environment PC Mac OS Mac OS X 10.6.3 CPU Intel Core Duo or better 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.
Others Indications *1 *2 only only ∫ Recording indications Motion picture recording mode Still picture recording mode 1h30m 0h00m00s R 1h20m +1 R 3000 1h30m +1 MEGA 3M PRE-REC MF 1/100 OPEN 0dB 12:34 15. 11. 2011 MF 1/100 OPEN 0dB 12:34 15. 11.
B C HDD Falling detection (l 3)*2 PRE-REC Display touch menu (l 17) PRE-REC (l 45) Backlight compensation (l 48) Zoom microphone (l 57) Soft skin mode (l 48) Wind noise canceller (l 57) Tele macro (l 49) Picture adjustment (l 59) Intelligent contrast control (l 45) Digital cinema colour (l 56) Microphone level (l 58) AF/AE tracking (l 42) / Touch zoom (l 41) Touch shutter (l 43) MF AWB / / Manual focus (l 66) / / / / Smile shot (l 46) / / Fade (White), Fade (Black) (l 45) White balan
∫ Playback indications 1/;/5/ /6/ D/E/;1/2; /7/8/9/:/ ∫ Indication of connection to other devices Accessing the card (l 101, 112) Display during playback (l 27, 67) 0h00m00s Playback time (l 27) No.10 Scene number Accessing the built-in memory (l 101, 112)*1 Accessing the HDD (l 101, 112)*2 Repeat playback (l 69) Resume playback (l 70) 100-0001 1 Still picture folder/file name DPOF already set (to more than 1) (l 81) ∫ Confirmatory indications –– (Time display) The built-in battery is low.
Others Messages Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text. *1 only *2 only PERIODICALLY MAKE BACK UP OF DATA IN BUILT-IN MEMORY.*1/ RECOMMEND DATA BACK UP PERIODICALLY.*2 We recommend backing up important recorded motion pictures and still pictures periodically to a PC, DVD disc etc. to protect it. (l 92, 103) This message does not indicate that there is a problem with this unit. HDD BACKUP RECOMMENDED.*2 There is a possible problem with the HDD.
About recovery If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear and a repair is performed. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.) SOME SCENES NEED REPAIRING. PLAY SCENES TO BE REPAIRED. (IRREPARABLE SCENES WILL BE DELETED.) ≥ The above message is displayed when abnormal management information is detected when the scenes are displayed in thumbnail. To perform the repair, touch the scene with in the thumbnail, and start the playback.
Others Troubleshooting 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 Remaining battery indication is not displayed properly. Check points ≥ The remaining battery capacity indication is an approximation. If the remaining battery capacity indication is not displayed correctly, fully charge the battery, discharge it and then charge it again. Recording Problem Check points The unit arbitrarily stops recording. ≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording.
Recording Problem Object seems to be warped. Check points ≥ Object seems to be warped slightly when the object moves across the image very fast, but this is because the unit is using MOS for the image sensor. This is not a malfunction. 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.
With other products Problem Check points When connected by the USB cable, this unit is not detected by the other devices. ≥ When connected to other devices using only the battery, reconnect using the AC adaptor. VIERA Link does not work. (Setting on this unit) ≥ Connect with a HDMI mini cable (optional). (l 88) ≥ Touch [MENU], then touch [SETUP] # [VIERA Link] # [ON]. (l 88) ≥ Turn the unit off and then back on again.
With a PC Problem Check points Cannot import AVCHD scenes with iMovie’11. ≥ You may not be able to import AVCHD scenes with iMovie’11 when both AVCHD scenes and iFrame scenes are recorded on a media (an SD card, built-in memory or HDD). In such a case, first copy all the iFrame scenes data to iMovie’11, delete all the iFrame scenes data on the media, and then import the AVCHD scenes with iMovie’11. Others Problem Check points Item other than the touched one is selected. ≥ Calibrate the touch screen.
Others Cautions for use 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.). ≥ If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation. ≥ Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.
Do not use the unit for surveillance purposes or other business uses. ≥ This unit was designed for consumer intermittent use. It was not intended for continuous use, or for any industrial or commercial application resulting in prolonged use. ≥ In certain situations, continuous use could cause the unit to overheat and cause a malfunction. Such use is strongly discouraged.
About the battery The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is susceptible to humidity and temperature and the effect increases the more the temperature rises or falls. In cold areas, the full charge indication may not appear or the low battery indication may appear about 5 minutes after starting use. At high temperatures, the protection function may be triggered, making it impossible to use the unit. Be sure to detach the battery after use.
About status indicator during charging About the SD card When the status indicator is flashing at a particularly fast or slow rate, the following should be considered. Flashing with approx. 4 second period (off for approx. 2 seconds, on for approx. 2 seconds): ≥ When the battery is over discharged or the temperature of the battery is too high or low. It can be charged, but it may take a few hours to complete the charging normally. ≥ It will flash in 2 second intervals when normal charging resumes.
LCD monitor About personal information ≥ When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth, such as eye glass cleaner. ≥ Do not touch the LCD monitor with your finger nails, or rub or press with strong force. ≥ It may become hard to see or hard to recognise the touch when the LCD protection sheet is affixed. ≥ In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD monitor. Wipe it with a soft cloth, such as eye glass cleaner.
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.
≥ If recording for long periods, prepare batteries for 3 or 4 times the period you wish to record for. (l 11, 12) ≥ The default setting is [HG] mode. ≥ Maximum continuously recordable time for one scene: 12 hours ≥ The recording is paused once when the recording time for one scene exceeds 12 hours, and the recording will automatically resume after a few seconds. ≥ If a recording with a lot movements is recorded, the recording time is reduced.
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 ) 2.6 M Picture size Aspect ratio SD card Built-in memory HDD 4:3 HDD 2.8 M 2064k1376 3:2 2600 30000 2500 16 GB 10000 122000 10000 64 GB 43000 492000 42000 16 GB 10000 122000 10000 120 GB 86000 899100 81000 3M 2.
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