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Panasonic HDC-SD40 Owner's Manual

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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
High Definition Video Camera
HDC-SD40P/PC
Model No.
HDC-TM40P/PC
HDC-TM41P/PC
Owner's Manual
VQT3J95

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  • Page 1 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca High Definition Video Camera HDC-SD40P/PC Model No.

  • Page 2: Things You Should Know

    Things You Should Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the right.
  • Page 3 Model No.: HDC-SD40P/HDC-TM40P/HDC-TM41P Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following...
  • Page 4 AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. ≥ In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. ≥ When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.
  • Page 5 CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. ∫ Product Identification Marking Product High Definition Video Camera AC adaptor U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION: A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings.
  • Page 7 Precautions USE & LOCATION WARNING ≥ TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your camera and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the power supply or operate your camera if it gets wet. Your camera has been designed for outdoor use, however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a...

  • Page 8: Recording Motion Pictures

    ≥ It is not compatible with motion picture recorded in AVCHD format. ∫ Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content, and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly.
  • Page 9 ∫ For the purposes of this owner’s manual ≥ 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 manual.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Contents Accessories...12 Quick Guide...13 Preparation Parts identification and handling ... 17 Power supply... 20 Inserting/removing the battery... 20 Charging the battery ... 21 Charging and recording time... 22 Recording to a card ... 24 Cards that you can use with this unit ...
  • Page 11 Copy/Dubbing Copying from Built-in Memory to SD card [HDC-TM40/HDC-TM41]... 80 Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video devices, etc... 82 With a PC What you can do with a PC ...86 End User License Agreement ... 88 Operating environment ... 89 Installation ...

  • Page 12: Accessories

    Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as of Jan. 2011. These may be subject to change. Battery pack VW-VBK180 AC adaptor VSK0711 AC cable K2CA2CA00025 AV multi cable K1HY12YY0008...

  • Page 13: Quick Guide

    Quick Guide ∫ Inserting the battery Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure. A Insert the battery until it clicks and locks. ∫ Charging the battery A DC input terminal 1 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input terminal.

  • Page 14: How To Use The Cursor Button

    ∫ Turning the unit on/off Turning the unit on and off with the power button Press the power button to turn on the unit. A The status indicator lights on. ≥ To turn off the unit, hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off.
  • Page 15 ∫ Selecting a media to record [HDC-TM40/HDC-TM41] 1) Change the mode to 2) Select the menu. : [MEDIA SELECT] 3) Select the media to record motion pictures or still pictures using 3/4/2/1, and press the ENTER button. ≥ Select [VIDEO/SD CARD] or [PICTURE/ SD CARD] to record to the SD card.
  • Page 16 4) Select the scene or the still picture to be played back using 3/4/2/1, then press the ENTER button. is displayed when [AVCHD] is selected or is displayed when [iFrame] is selected in step 3. ≥ When you select ENTER button, the next (previous) page is displayed.

  • Page 17: Preparation

    Preparation Parts identification and handling 1 2 3 4 AV MULTI Power button [ Delete/Video light button /LIGHT] (l 48, 69) Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (l 34, 59) Optical image stabilizer button O.I.S.] (l 48) Recording start/stop button (l 31) Battery holder (l 20) HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 74, 78)
  • Page 18 VQT3J95 19 Menu button [MENU] (l 39) 20 LCD monitor (l 29) ≥ 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.
  • Page 19 23 Tripod receptacle ≥ If you attach a tripod which has a 5.5 mm (0.22 q) screw or larger, it may damage this unit. 24 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 20) 25 Photoshot button [ 26 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Recording Mode) (l 47) Thumbnail display switch [ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In Playback...

  • Page 20: Power Supply

    Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.

  • Page 21: Charging The Battery

    ≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 111. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 12, 22, 120). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

  • Page 22: Charging And Recording Time

    ≥ The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc. ≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction. VQT3J95 HDC-SD40 Charging Recording time...
  • Page 23 ≥ 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.

  • Page 24: Recording To A Card

    SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.) ≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.

  • Page 25: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card

    Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 44) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.

  • Page 26: Turning The Unit On/Off

    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.

  • Page 27: Selecting A Mode

    Preparation Selecting a mode Change the mode to recording or playback. Operate the mode switch to change the mode to Recording Mode (l 31) Playback Mode (l 36, 63) VQT3J95...

  • Page 28: Setting Date And Time

    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. ¬...

  • Page 29: Basic

    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. ≥...

  • Page 30: [Hdc-Tm40/Hdc-Tm41]

    Basic Selecting a media to record [HDC-TM40/HDC-TM41] The card and built-in memory can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures. Change the mode to Select the menu. (l 39) : [MEDIA SELECT] 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.

  • Page 31: Recording Motion Pictures

    Basic Recording motion pictures ≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. (l 17) Change the mode to open the LCD monitor. Press the recording start/ stop button to start recording. A When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. Press the recording start/ stop button again to pause recording.
  • Page 32 ≥ 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 54) ≥...

  • Page 33: Recording Still Pictures

    Basic Recording still pictures Still picture recorded with size of ≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. (l 17) Change the mode to open the LCD monitor. Press the button. ∫ About the screen indications in still picture recording Quality of still pictures (l 57) Size of still pictures R3000:...

  • Page 34: Intelligent Auto Mode

    Basic Intelligent Auto Mode The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. Mode Portrait When the object is a person Scenery Recording outdoors Spotlight Under a spotlight Low light Dark room or twilight Normal Other situations...

  • Page 35: Automatic White Balance

    ∫ Intelligent Auto Mode When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the Auto White Balance and Auto Focus operate and automatically adjust the color balance and focusing. Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness.

  • Page 36: Motion Picture/Still Picture Playback

    Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback 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.
  • Page 37 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/;: Playback/Pause Rewind playback Fast forward playback ∫: Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails. ∫ Change the thumbnail display While the thumbnail is displayed, the thumbnail display changes in the following order if the zoom lever is operated to 20 scenes () 9 scenes () 1 scene...

  • Page 38: Motion Picture Compatibility

    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 1920k1080/60i. ≥ Video signal for the iFrame that can be played back with this unit is 960k540/30p. ≥...

  • Page 39: Using The Menu Screen

    Basic Using the menu screen Press the MENU button. Select the top menu A using 3/4 and press 1 or press the ENTER button. Select the submenu B using 3/4 and press 1 or press the ENTER button. Select the desired item using 3/4/2/1, and press the ENTER button to set.

  • Page 40: Using The Setup Menu

    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] The screen display can be changed to [OFF] (a portion of information displayed) or [ON] (all information displayed).
  • Page 41 (Only when setting the region of your travel destination) Select your travel destination using and press the ENTER button. ≥ Press 3 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.
  • Page 42 [QUICK START] This unit is put into recording pause approx. 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened. ≥ When in Quick start standby mode about 60% of the power used in Recording pause mode is being consumed, so the recording time will be reduced. ≥...
  • Page 43 [POWER LCD] This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors. ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. (Makes even brighter)/ ≥ When the AC adaptor is in use, the LCD monitor is set to ≥...

  • Page 44: Format Card

    [INITIAL SET] Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition. (Only when the mode is at the ≥ Settings for [MEDIA SELECT] * For users who have [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.
  • Page 45 [CARD STATUS] The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card can be checked. ≥ When the mode switch is set to 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.
  • Page 46 [DEMO MODE] This item is used to start the unit demonstration. (Only when the mode is at the 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.

  • Page 47: Advanced (Recording)

    Advanced (Recording) Zoom in/out function ¬ Change the mode to ≥ Maximum zoom magnification can be set with [D.ZOOM]. (l 54) ≥ 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. ≥...

  • Page 48: Optical Image Stabilizer Function

    Advanced (Recording) Optical image stabilizer function Optical image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as much. ¬ Change the mode to ≥ Stabilization may not be possible under strong shaking conditions. Advanced (Recording) Recording with the video light The video light enables brightening of the images taken in a dimly-lit place.

  • Page 49: Recording Functions Of Operation Icons

    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 Press the ENTER button to display the operation icons on the screen. ≥ The indication changes each time you press 4 of the cursor button.

  • Page 50: Backlight Compensation

    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 canceled when the recording stops. ∫ To select the color for Fade in/out : [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOR] # [WHITE] or [BLACK] ≥...

  • Page 51: Tele Macro

    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 (20q). ≥ If you set the tele macro function when the zoom is set to less than 16.8k, the zoom is automatically adjusted to 16.8k.

  • Page 52: Intelligent Contrast Control

    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.

  • Page 53: Recording Functions Of Menus

    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]: 5Sports: Portrait: Spotlight: Snow:...

  • Page 54: Rec Mode

    [D.ZOOM] Set the maximum zoom ratio. : [RECORD SETUP] # [D.ZOOM] # desired setting [OFF]: [50k]: [1200k]: [1500k]: ≥ 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] [iFrame]...
  • Page 55 [FACE FRAMING] Detected faces appear with frames. : [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE FRAMING] # desired setting [OFF]: Cancel the setting. [PRIMARY]: Only the prioritized face framing is displayed. [ALL]: All face detection framings are displayed. ≥ Up to 15 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer to the center of the screen take preference over others.

  • Page 56: Wind Cut

    [AUTO SLOW SHTR] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 59) : [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [ON] ≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/30 or more depending on the surrounding brightness. ≥...
  • Page 57 [MIC LEVEL] When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 59) Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting [AUTO]: AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically.

  • Page 58: Self Timer

    [SELF TIMER] This is for recording still pictures using the timer. : [PICTURE] # [SELF TIMER] # desired setting [OFF]: [10 SECONDS]: [2 SECONDS]: button is pressed, a still picture is recorded after the Ø10 or Ø2 display ≥ When the flashes for the time which has been set.

  • Page 59: Manual Recording

    Advanced (Recording) Manual recording ¬ Change the mode to Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. ≥ appears on the screen. ≥ Press the ENTER button to display/not-display the manual icon. ≥ The page changes with each press of 4. White balance Automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions.

  • Page 60: To Set The White Balance Manually

    Icon 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: Color fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps in gymnasiums etc. Manual adjustment mode: ≥...

  • Page 61: Manual Shutter Speed/Iris Adjustment

    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 59) Select [SHTR] or [IRIS] using the cursor button. Press 2/1 to adjust settings.

  • Page 62: Recording With Manual Focus

    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 59) Press 4 to switch the manual icon. Select [MF] using the cursor button to change to manual focus. ≥...

  • Page 63: Advanced (Playback)

    Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 36. Cursor button/ Playback operation 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.

  • Page 64: Creating Still Picture From Motion Picture

    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]...

  • Page 65: Resuming The Previous 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. ≥ The memorized resume position is cleared if you turn off the unit or change the mode. (The setting of [RESUME PLAY] does not change.) Zooming in on a still picture during playback (Playback zoom)

  • Page 66: Various Playback Functions

    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. Select the date select icon using the cursor button, then press the ENTER button. Select the playback date, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 67: Changing The Playback Settings And Playing Back The Slide Show

    Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show Select using the cursor button, then press the ENTER button. Select the desired item and press the ENTER button. [DATE SETUP]: Select the date to be played back. [SLIDE INTERVAL]: Selects the interval between still pictures at playback.
  • Page 68 Select [START] and press the ENTER button. Select the playback operation. (l 36) ≥ 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.

  • Page 69: Deleting Scenes/Still Pictures

    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 ∫ Deleting multiple scenes/still pictures from the thumbnail display Press the /LIGHT button while the thumbnail view screen is displayed.
  • Page 70 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 [PICT. SETUP] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT].

  • Page 71: Dividing A Scene (Avchd)

    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 [AVCHD]. (l 36) Select the menu. : [EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE] # [SET] Select the scene you wish to divide using the cursor button and press the ENTER button.

  • Page 72: Dividing A Scene To Partially Delete (Iframe)

    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. ≥...

  • Page 73: Protecting Scenes/Still Pictures

    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 Select the menu. : [VIDEO SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP] # [SCENE PROTECT] Select the scene/still picture to be protected using the cursor button, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 74: Watching Video/Pictures On Your Tv

    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 ≥...
  • Page 75 ≥ 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.
  • Page 76 Change the menu setting to display the images correctly. (Check the TV setting.) : [SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [4:3] Refer to the following support site for information about Panasonic TVs with an SD card slot for playing back your pictures. http://panasonic.net/ ≥...

  • Page 77: Connecting With A Hdmi Mini Cable

    Connecting with a HDMI mini cable Select the desired method of HDMI output. : [SETUP] # [HDMI RESOLUTION] # [AUTO]/[1080i]/[480p] ≥ [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 [480p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV.

  • Page 78: Playback Using Viera Link

    ™ is a new name for EZ Sync ≥ 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.)
  • Page 79 ≥ Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV.

  • Page 80: Copy/Dubbing

    Copy/Dubbing Copying from Built-in Memory to SD card [HDC-TM40/HDC-TM41] 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 45).
  • Page 81 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.

  • Page 82: Dubbing With A Blu-Ray Disc Recorder, Video Devices, Etc

    Copy/Dubbing Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video devices, etc. ∫ Check before dubbing Check the equipment used for dubbing. Equipment used for Dubbing picture quality dubbing Equipment high-definition picture with SD card quality slot Equipment high-definition picture with USB quality terminal Equipment...
  • Page 83 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.
  • Page 84 ≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.) ≥ When this unit is connected to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or a DVD recorder using a USB cable while the unit is turned on, power is also supplied from the connected equipment to this unit.

  • Page 85: Dubbing In Standard Picture Quality

    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. AV MULTI Connect this unit to a video device and then change the mode to ≥...

  • Page 86: With A Pc

    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.
  • Page 87 ≥ Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device cannot be written to the software supplied with this unit. To write motion picture data recorded with the Panasonic High Definition Video Camera sold previously, use the HD Writer supplied with the unit.

  • Page 88: End User License Agreement

    Further, Panasonic does not warrant that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic or any of its distributors will not be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensee’s use of...

  • Page 89: Operating Environment

    With a PC Operating environment ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner’s manual 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.) ≥...
  • Page 90 Free hard disk Ultra DMA — 100 or more drive space 450 MB or more (for installing the software) ≥ When writing to a DVD/Blu-ray disc/SD, more than double the Sound DirectSound Support Interface USB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)] Other Mouse or equivalent pointing device requirements...
  • Page 91 ∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) IBM PC/AT compatible PC Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Windows Vista (32 bit) (SP1/SP2) Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3) Windows 7/Windows Vista: 1.0 GHz or higher Windows XP: Intel Pentium 400 MHz or higher Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/2 GB or more (64 bit) Windows Vista Home Basic: 512 MB or more...

  • Page 92: Installation

    ≥ If Windows 7 is in use, or the following screen is not displayed automatically, select [Start] # [Computer] (or double-click on [Computer] on the desktop), and then double-click [Panasonic]. Click [Next]. Read the [End User License Agreement], then place a check beside [I accept the terms of the license agreement] if you agree to them and click [Next].
  • Page 93 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.

  • Page 94: Connecting To A Pc

    PCs and some SD card readers are not compatible with the SDHC Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card. ≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html VQT3J95 a USB cable while the unit is turned on, power is...

  • Page 95: To Disconnect Usb Cable Safely

    SD card or built-in memory.) ∫ Charging the battery by connecting it to different devices When using the battery, if you turn off the unit and connect it to a PC, Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or Panasonic DVD recorder, the battery will charge.

  • Page 96: About The Pc Display

    About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognized as an external drive. ≥ Removable disk (Example: We recommend using HD Writer LE 1.0 to copy or write back motion picture data. Using Windows Explorer or other programs on the PC to copy, move or rename files and folders recorded with this unit will result in them being unusable...

  • Page 97: Starting Hd Writer Le 1.0

    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.

  • Page 98: If Using Mac

    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 106 for details. ∫...

  • Page 99: Indications

    Others Indications only ∫ Recording indications 0h00m00s R 1h20m PRE-REC 1/100 OPEN R 3000 NOV 15 2011 12:34PM Intelligent Auto Mode (l 34) Manual Mode (l 59) Scene Mode (l 53) Power LCD (l 43) ¥/; (Red) Recording ; (Green) Recording pause 0h00m00s Elapsed recording time...

  • Page 100: Playback Indications

    Built-in memory recording possible status (still picture) (White) Card recording possible status (still picture) (Green) Recognizing the card (still picture) Picture Quality (l 57) Number of recording pixels for still pictures (l 33, 64) In Playback Mode, the picture size is not displayed for still pictures recorded with other products that have different picture sizes from the sizes shown above.

  • Page 101: Messages

    ≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l 20) If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, remove the battery and then insert it again. If the message appears even after repeating this several times, this unit needs repair.

  • Page 102: About Recovery

    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.

  • Page 103: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting Problem This unit cannot be turned on. This unit does not stay on long enough. Battery runs down quickly. This unit is turned off automatically. This unit cannot be operated though it is turned on. This unit does not operate normally.
  • Page 104 Problem The unit arbitrarily stops recording. Auto focus function does not work. “ENVIRONMENT TOO DARK, OR LENS COVER CLOSED.” is displayed. Color balance of images is strange when recording in a place such as a gymnasium. Color or brightness of the image changes, or you may see horizontal bars in the image.
  • Page 105 Problem Scenes cannot be deleted. Problem Video or audio is not output even though it is connected to TV correctly. The images are squeezed horizontally. If the SD card is inserted in another device, it is not recognized. When connected by the USB cable, this unit is not detected by the other devices.
  • Page 106 Problem Cannot copy scenes on the SD card by connecting to other equipment with the USB cable. Problem When connected by the USB cable, this unit is not detected by the PC. When the USB cable is disconnected, an error message will appear on the PC.
  • Page 107 ∫ 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.

  • Page 108: Cautions For Use

    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.).

  • Page 109: About The Battery

    When the built-in memory data deletion screen appears, select [YES], and then follow the on-screen instructions. ≥ Please look after the data in your built-in memory carefully. Panasonic will not be held responsible in the unlikely case that private data is divulged. About the battery The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

  • Page 110: About The Ac Adaptor

    ≥ Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures will shorten the life of the battery. ≥ If the battery is kept in high-temperature, high-humidity, or oily-smoky places, the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions. ≥ To store the battery for a long period of time, we recommend you charge it once every year and store it again after you have completely used up the charged...
  • Page 111 About status indicator during charging 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.

  • Page 112: About Condensation

    LCD monitor ≥ When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth such as eye glass cleaner. ≥ 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.

  • Page 113: About Copyright

    ∫ 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. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

  • Page 114: Recording Modes/Approximate Recordable Time

    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. Recording mode Picture size 4 GB SD card 16 GB 64 GB 16 GB Built-in memory A Favors image quality...

  • Page 115: Approximate Number Of Recordable Pictures

    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 Aspect ratio 4 GB SD card 16 GB 64 GB 16 GB...

  • Page 116: Specifications

    Others Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: Signal system: 1080/60i, 540/30p Recording format: [HA]/[HG]/[HX]: AVCHD format compliant [iFrame]: MPEG-4 AVC file format compliant (.MP4) Image sensor: 1/5.8z 1MOS image sensor Total: 1500 K Effective pixels: Motion picture/Still picture: 1190 K (16:9) Lens:...
  • Page 117 Speaker: 1 round speaker, dynamic type White balance adjustment: Auto tracking white balance system Standard illumination: 1,400 lx Minimum required illumination: Approx. 7 lx (1/30 with Low light mode in the Scene mode) Approx. 1 lx with the Color Night Rec function AV multi connector video output level: Component video output level: Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h...

  • Page 118: Still Pictures

    Operating humidity: 10%RH to 80%RH Battery operation time: See page 22 ∫ Motion pictures Recording media: SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant) SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant) SDXC Memory Card (exFAT system compliant) Refer to page 24 for details on SD cards usable in this unit. Built-in memory: 16 GB Compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264...
  • Page 119 AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: DC output: Dimensions: 46 mm (W)k25 mm (H)k75.5 mm (D) [1.8 q (W)k1.0 q (H)k3.0 q (D)] Mass (Weight): Approx. 115 (Approx. 0.25 lbs.) Specifications may change without prior notice. AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz 12 W DC 5.0 V, 1.6 A...

  • Page 120: Optional Accessories

    Others Optional accessories Accessory No. VW-BC10PP VW-VBK180 VW-VBK360 RP-CDHM15 RP-CDHM30 VW-LDC103PP VZ-LL10PP VW-SK12PP VW-ACK180PP *1 Please refer to page 22, concerning the battery charging time and available recording time. *2 To use the VW-LDC103PP, the shoe adaptor/VW-SK12PP and the battery pack/ VW-VBG130, VW-VBG260 are required.
  • Page 121 Accessory No. RP-SDN16GU1A RP-SDN08GU1A RP-SDN04GU1A RP-SDN02GU1A RP-SDW64GU1K RP-SDW48GU1K RP-SDW32GU1K RP-SDW16GU1K RP-SDW08GU1K RP-SDW04GU1K NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local dealer. Product numbers correct as of Jan. 2011. These may be subject to change. Figure Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card...

  • Page 122: Accessory Order Form (For Usa And Puerto Rico Customers)

    TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories.

  • Page 123: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a. And Puerto Rico)

    If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it...
  • Page 124 Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com Or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...

  • Page 125: Warranty

    Camcorder Products - One (1) year, parts and labour This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada, which product was not sold “as is”, and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original packaging.

  • Page 126: Index

    Index ∫ A ....21, 110 AC adaptor ..... 42 Alert sound Approximate number of recordable .
  • Page 127 Repeat playback ....64 ....65 Resume playback ∫ S .

  • Page 128: Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Española Para El Uso Rápido

    Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápido ∫ Insertar la batería Meta la batería insertándola en la dirección señalada en la figura. A Introduzca la batería hasta que haga clic y se cierre. ∫ Carga de la batería A Terminal de entrada de CC 1 Conecte el adaptador de CA al terminal de entrada de CC.
  • Page 129 ∫ Encender/apagar el dispositivo Encender y apagar el dispositivo con el botón de alimentación Pulse el botón de alimentación para encender el dispositivo. A El indicador de estado se ilumina. ≥ Para apagar la unidad, mantenga pulsado el botón de alimentación hasta que el indicador de estado se apague.
  • Page 130 ∫ Seleccionar un medio para grabar [HDC-TM40/HDC-TM41] 1) Cambie el modo a 2) Seleccione el menú. : [SELEC MEDIO] 3) Seleccione el medio para grabar las películas o fotografías usando 3/4/2/1 y pulse el botón ENTER. ≥ Seleccione [VÍDEO/TARJETA SD] o para [IMAGEN/TARJETA SD] tarjeta SD.
  • Page 131 4) Seleccione la escena o la fotografía que desea reproducir usando 3/4/2/1, y pulse el botón ENTER. se visualiza cuando se toca [AVCHD] o se visualiza cuando se toca [iFrame] en el paso 3. ≥ Cuando selecciona botón ENTER, se visualiza la página siguiente (anterior).
  • Page 132 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 VQT3J95 F0111AK0 © Panasonic Corporation 2011 Printed in Malaysia...

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