Panasonic HDC-HS700 Operating Instructions Manual
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera HDC-SD700 Model No. HDC-TM700 HDC-HS700 Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT2N56... -
Page 2: Information For Your Safety
Information for Your Safety WARNING: The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, The mains plug of the power supply cord ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT shall remain readily operable. DAMAGE, To completely disconnect this apparatus ≥... - Page 3 ∫ Information for Users on [Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union] Collection and Disposal of Old These symbols are only valid in the Equipment and used Batteries European Union. If you wish to discard These symbols on the these items, please contact your local products, packaging, and/ authorities or dealer and ask for the...
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Page 4: Handling Of Built-In Memory
3000 m or higher above sea level. (l 136) Transportation ∫ Handling of HDD [HDC-HS700] When the unit is transported, turn off the This unit is equipped with the built-in 240 GB power and be careful not to shake, fall, or HDD. -
Page 5: This Unit
≥ HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] (l 14) illuminates while the HDD is being These operating instructions are designed accessed (initialization, recording, for use with models playback, deleting etc.). Do not perform . Pictures the following operations when the lamp may be slightly different from the original. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
[1] Parts identification [2] Using the Setup Menu ....39 and handling......... 9 [3] Using with the [HDC-SD700]/[HDC-TM700]..9 remote control......47 [HDC-HS700] ....... 12 Operation of direction buttons/ OK button........48 Setup Advanced [1] Power supply......15 Charging the battery ....15 Recording (Advanced) Inserting/removing the battery .. - Page 7 Copy/Dubbing Optional accessories ......149 With this unit/other products [1] Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory/HDD [HDC-TM700/HDC-HS700] ..101 Copying ........101 [2] Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play back a disc..103 Preparing for copying/ playing back ....... 103 Copying to discs......
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Page 8: Accessories
AC adaptor VSK0698 AC cable K2CQ29A00002 DC cable K2GJYDC00004 Remote control (Battery built-in) N2QAEC000024 AV multi cable K1HY12YY0004 USB cable K1HY04YY0032 Stylus pen VGQ0C14 Lens hood VDW2053 Shoe adaptor (supplied for HDC-SD700/ HDC-TM700; not supplied for HDC-HS700) VYC0996 CD-ROM Software VQT2N56... -
Page 9: Preparation
Battery release lever [BATT] (l 16) Battery holder (l 16) 10 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 19) ≥ Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VW-AD21E-K; optional). 11 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 95, 99) - Page 10 24 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 24) ≥ It can open up to 90o. 28 29 30 ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the viewfinder. Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.
- Page 11 32 Shoe adaptor mounting part (l 150) 33 Shoe adaptor cover (l 150) 34 Shoe adaptor release lever [SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE] (l 150) 35 Photoshot button [ ] (l 30) 36 Zoom lever [W/T] (In motion picture recording mode or still picture recording mode) (l 49) Thumbnail display switch [ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback...
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Page 12: [Hdc-Hs700]
Battery release lever [BATT] (l 16) Battery holder (l 16) 10 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 19) ≥ Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VW-AD21E-K; optional). 11 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 95, 99) - Page 13 25 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 24) ≥ It can open up to 90o. 29 30 31 ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the viewfinder. Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.
- Page 14 33 Photoshot button [ ] (l 30) 35 36 34 Zoom lever [W/T] (In motion picture recording mode or still picture recording mode) (l 49) Thumbnail display switch [ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback mode) (l 36) 35 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] 36 Status indicator (l 22) 37 Internal microphones 38 Recording start/stop button (l 28)
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Page 15: Setup
To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. Charging the battery When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this unit. -
Page 16: Inserting/Removing The Battery
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (l 8, 17, 18, 149) ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ≥ Do not heat or expose to flame. ≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed. -
Page 17: Charging And Recording Time
Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60% HDC-SD700 Battery model number Maximum Actual Charging Recording [Voltage/Capacity continuously recordable time mode (minimum)] recordable time time 1080/50p, Supplied battery/ HA, HG, VW-VBG130 (optional) 2 h 35 min 1 h 40 min [7.2 V/1250 mAh] 1 h 5 min... - Page 18 HDC-HS700 Battery model Maximum number Actual Charging Recording Recording continuously [Voltage/ recordable time destination mode recordable Capacity time time (minimum)] 1080/50p 1 h 30 min 55 min HA, HG, Supplied battery/ 1 h 35 min HX, HE VW-VBG130 2 h 35 min...
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Page 19: Connecting To The Ac Outlet
≥ 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. ≥ If the actual remaining time exceeds 9 hours 59 minutes, the indication will stay green and will not change until the remaining time falls below 9 hours 59 minutes. -
Page 20: Recording To A Card
≥ Keep the Memory Card (This website is in English only.) out of reach of children to prevent ≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not swallowing. -
Page 21: 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 22: Turning The Unit On/Off
Preparation Turning the unit on/off Setup You can turn the power on and off using the power button, the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. Turning the power on and off with the power button Press the power button to turn on the power To turn off the power Hold down the power button until the status indicator... -
Page 23: Selecting A Mode
Preparation Selecting a mode Setup Change the mode to recording or playback. Operate the mode dial to change the mode to ≥ Align with the status indicator A. Motion picture recording mode (l 28) Still picture recording mode (l 30) Playback mode (l 34, 79) VQT2N56... -
Page 24: Adjusting Lcd Monitor/ Viewfinder
Preparation Adjusting LCD monitor/ Setup viewfinder How to use the touch screen Viewfinder adjustment ∫ Adjusting the field of view You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger. It adjusts the field of view to show the It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) images on the viewfinder clearly. -
Page 25: Setting Date And Time
Preparation Setting date and time Setup 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 26: Basic
Basic Before recording Recording/ Playback ∫ Basic camera positioning 1 Hold the unit with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. 3 It is convenient to use sub recording start/stop button A when holding the unit around your waist. -
Page 27: [Hdc-Tm700/Hdc-Hs700]
Basic Selecting a media to Recording/ Playback record [HDC-TM700/HDC-HS700] The card, built-in memory, and HDD media can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures. Change the mode to Select the menu. : [MEDIA SELECT] Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures. -
Page 28: Recording Motion Pictures
Basic Recording motion Recording/ Playback pictures Change the mode to Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. B When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. Press the recording start/stop button again to pause ≥... -
Page 29: Motion Pictures
∫ Screen indications in the motion picture recording mode 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 0h00m00s A Recording mode R 1h20m R 1h20m R 1h20m B Remaining time left for recording (When the remaining time is less than 1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes red.) C Recording time elapsed Each time the unit is put into recording pause, the counter display will be reset... -
Page 30: Recording Still Pictures
Basic Recording still pictures Recording/ Playback Change the mode to Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. Press the button halfway. (For auto focus only) Press the button fully. ≥ Align with the status indicator A. Focus indication: A Focus indication ±... -
Page 31: Recording Still Pictures In Motion Picture Recording Mode
∫ About the screen indications in ∫ About the focusing area still picture recording When there is a contrasting object ahead or behind the subject in the focus area, the MEGA subject may not be focused. If so, move the R3000 R3000 R3000... -
Page 32: Intelligent Auto Mode
Basic Intelligent auto mode Recording/ Playback The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. /MANUAL Intelligent auto/Manual button Press this button to switch Intelligent auto mode/Manual mode. ≥ Please refer to page 75 about manual mode. -
Page 33: Auto Focus
∫ Intelligent auto mode Auto focus The unit focuses automatically. When switching to Intelligent auto mode, the ≥ Auto focus does not work correctly in the auto white balance and auto focus operate following situations. Record pictures in the and automatically adjust the colour balance manual focus mode. -
Page 34: Motion Picture/Still Picture Playback
Basic Motion picture/Still Recording/ Playback picture playback ≥ Align with the status indicator A. Change the mode to Touch the play mode select icon B. Touch the desired media to be played back motion pictures or still pictures. A [VIDEO/SD CARD] B [PICTURE/SD CARD] C [VIDEO/SD CARD] D [VIDEO/Built-inMemory]... - Page 35 Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back. ≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by touching Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. A Operation icon 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 0h00m00s ≥ Touch to display/not-display the operation icon.
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Page 36: Motion Picture Compatibility
∫ Change the thumbnail display ∫ Speaker/Headphone volume adjustment While the thumbnail is displayed, the thumbnail display changes in the following Operate the volume lever or the adjust zoom order if the zoom lever or adjust zoom buttons to adjust the speaker/headphone buttons are operated to side or volume during motion picture playback. -
Page 37: Using The Menu Screen
Basic Using the menu screen Setup Press the MENU button. Touch the desired item to enter the setting. Touch the top menu A. Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to exit the menu Touch the submenu B. setting. ∫ About guide display After touching , touching the submenus... -
Page 38: Using The Quick Menu
Using the quick menu This allows quick setting of some of the menus. Press the Q.MENU button. The following menus can be set. Touch the desired menu. ≥ The items displayed differ depending on the position of the mode dial or settings. Icon Function Page... -
Page 39: Using The Setup Menu
Basic Using the Setup Menu Setup ≥ The items displayed differ depending on the position and settings of the mode dial. Select the menu. : [SETUP] # desired setting [DISPLAY] [OFF]/[ON] The screen indications are selected as [OFF] [ON] shown in the illustration. ≥... - Page 40 ≥ When the home region is set for the first time, the screen for selecting home/travel destination appears after setting the home region successively. If the home region has already been set once, execute the menu operation for Step 1. (Only when setting the region of your travel destination) Touch...
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Page 41: Quick Start] [Off]/[On
[QUICK START] [OFF]/[ON] This unit will resume recording pause mode about 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened or the viewfinder is extended. ≥ Start time will not shorten if there is no SD card inserted. Start time will be shorten if the [Built-inMemory] is selected in the [MEDIA SELECT], even if there is no SD card inserted. - Page 42 [REC LAMP] [OFF]/[ON] The recording lamp lights up during recording and flashes when the unit receives a signal from the remote control or when the self-timer is counting down. When this is set to [OFF], it does not light during recording. [ALERT SOUND] [OFF]/ Touch screen operation, start and stop of recording and power on/off can be confirmed with...
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Page 43: Hdmi Resolution
[EVF SET] It adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder. ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. Extend the viewfinder and open the LCD monitor. Touch [ EVF SET ≥ The viewfinder turns on. Touch to adjust the setting. ≥... -
Page 44: Format Card
[FORMAT CARD] Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. (l 103, 111) ≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen. ≥... -
Page 45: Demo Mode] [Off]/[On
[MEDIA STATUS] The amount of space left on the SD card, the built-in memory and HDD can be checked. (Only when the mode is at the position) ≥ Touching [CHANGE MEDIA] switches the unit between the display for the SD card and the display for the built-in memory/HDD. - Page 46 [O.I.S. DEMO] This item is used to start the optical image stabilizer demo. (Only when the mode is at the position) Touch [O.I.S. DEMO], the demonstration automatically starts. When you touch [EXIT], the demonstration will be cancelled. [LANGUAGE] [English]/[Deutsch]/[Français]/[Italiano]/[Svenska]/ [Español]/[Polski]/[Česky]/[Türkçe]/[Magyar] You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen.
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Page 47: Using With The Remote Control
Basic Using with the remote Setup control Select the menu. 10 Menu button [MENU] 11 OK button [OK] : [SETUP] # * means that these buttons function in the [REMOTE CONTROL] # [ON] same manner as the corresponding buttons on the unit. Remove the insulation sheet A before using. -
Page 48: Operation Of Direction Buttons/Ok Button
Operation of direction CAUTION buttons/OK button Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with Press a direction button. the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV Dispose of used batteries according to SKIP STOP SKIP... -
Page 49: Advanced
Advanced Zoom in/out function Recording (Advanced) The maximum optical zoom ratio is 12k. The default setting of the [ZOOM MODE] is [Opt.Zoom 12k]. (l 59) ¬ Change the mode to Zoom lever/Adjust zoom buttons T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥... -
Page 50: Optical Image Stabilizer Function
Advanced Optical image stabilizer Recording (Advanced) function Optical image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as much. ¬ Change the mode to Optical image stabilizer button O.I.S. Pressing the button changes the optical image stabilizer setting. (Motion picture recording mode) # OFF (Still picture recording mode) -
Page 51: Af/Ae Tracking
Advanced AF/AE tracking Recording (Advanced) It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen. The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking) ¬ Change the mode to Touch ∫... -
Page 52: 1080/50P Recording
Advanced 1080/50p recording Recording (Advanced) This is a 1080/50p (1920k1080/50 progressive) recording mode that can record in maximum quality*. * This means the highest quality for this unit. ¬ Change the mode to 1080 1080/50p button To set to 1080/50p recording mode, press and hold the button until is displayed. -
Page 53: Recording Functions Of Operation Icons
Advanced Recording functions of Recording (Advanced) operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. ¬ Change the mode to Touch to display the (e.g. Backlight compensation) operation icons on the screen. Select an operation icon. ≥... -
Page 54: Intelligent Contrast Control
Fade When you start recording, the image/audio gradually (Fade in) appears. (Fade in) When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually disappears. (Fade out) ≥ The fade setting is cancelled when the recording stops. ∫ To select the colour for fade in/out (Fade out) : [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOUR] # [WHITE] or [BLACK]... -
Page 55: Smile Shot
Smile shot When a smiling face is detected during motion picture recording, the unit automatically records a still picture. The icon changes each time it is touched. # OFF Face recognition The unit records a still picture on detecting a smiling face. Still pictures are only recorded when the face of a person registered using face recognition (l 61) is detected. -
Page 56: Red Eye Reduction
Red eye reduction Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes. ≥ The flash is activated 2 times. ≥ The red eye phenomenon tends to appear in certain recording conditions and more with some people than with others. ≥... -
Page 57: 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. 70 cm. ≥ If the magnification is 12k or less, then it is automatically set to 12k. ≥... -
Page 58: Recording Functions Of Menus
Advanced Recording functions of Recording (Advanced) menus [SCENE MODE] When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. ≥ Change the mode to : [RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting [OFF]: Cancel the setting To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback 5Sports:... -
Page 59: Zoom Mode
≥ (Night scenery/Night portrait) ≥ (Fireworks) j The shutter speed is 1/2 or more in still j The shutter speed is 1/25. picture recording mode. j Image may get washed out when j It is recommended using a tripod. recorded in bright surrounding. ≥... -
Page 60: Time Lapse Rec
[TIME LAPSE REC] A scene that moves slowly for long period of time is recorded frame by frame with an interval, and is recorded as a short time motion picture. A frame is recorded with a set recording interval. 25 frames will make up motion picture of 1 second. ≥... -
Page 61: Face Recog
[RELAY REC] It is possible to continuously record motion picture to an SD card when there is no space available in the built-in memory. (It allows you to record only to SD card from built-in memory.) ≥ Change the mode to : [RECORD SETUP] # [RELAY REC] # [ON] ≥... -
Page 62: Registering A Face For Face Recognition
∫ Registering a face for face recognition [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [SAVE] ≥ Up to a maximum of 6 people can be registered. 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. -
Page 63: Changing The Information Of A Registered Person
∫ Changing the information of a registered person Select the menu. [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 the face shot. -
Page 64: Face Framing
[NAME DISPLAY] When a registered person is detected by face recognition during recording, the name registered for that person is displayed. ≥ Change the mode to : [RECORD SETUP] # [NAME DISPLAY] # desired number [OFF]/[1]/[2]/[3] ≥ Displayed name will disappear after a while. ≥... -
Page 65: Shooting Guide
[AUTO SLOW SHTR] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ≥ Change the mode to ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 75) : [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [ON] ≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/25 or more depending on the surrounding brightness. ≥... -
Page 66: Mic Setup
[WIND NOISE CANCELLER] This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism. ≥ Change the mode to ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 75) : [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND NOISE CANCELLER] # [ON] ≥ When switching to Intelligent auto mode, [WIND NOISE CANCELLER] is set to [ON], and the setting cannot be changed. -
Page 67: Mic Level
[MIC LEVEL] When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones and the external microphone terminal can be adjusted. ≥ Change the mode to ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 75) Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting [AUTO]: AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically. - Page 68 [BASS SETTING] Change the lower setting of the built-in microphone according to your choice. ≥ Change the mode to ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 75) : [RECORD SETUP] # [BASS SETTING] # desired setting [0dB]/[+3dB]/[+6dB]/[LOWCUT] ≥ Normally set to [0dB]. ≥...
- Page 69 [ZEBRA] Parts where white saturation (colour saturation) is likely to occur (extremely brightly lit or shiny parts) are displayed with diagonal lines (zebra pattern). ≥ Change the mode to ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 75) : [RECORD SETUP] # [ZEBRA] # [ON] ≥...
- Page 70 [HISTOGRAM] A graph with brightness as horizontal axis and number of pixels at that brightness as vertical axis is displayed. It is possible to determine the exposure of the whole image by looking at the distribution in the graph. Adjust the brightness using [IRIS]. (l 77) ≥...
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Page 71: Picture Size
[PICTURE SIZE] The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing. ≥ Change the mode to : [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting ≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. (l 38) ≥... -
Page 72: Aspect Ratio
[QUALITY] Selecting the picture quality. ≥ Change the mode to : [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. - Page 73 [HI-SPEED BURST] Recording is done continuously at the rate of 50 still pictures per second. Use this function to record an object with fast movement. ≥ Change the mode to Select the menu. (Only when [Record] is selected in step 3) Touch [REC ALL] or [SELECT].
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Page 74: Af Assist Lamp
[AF ASSIST LAMP] Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. ≥ Change the mode to ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 75) : [PICTURE] # [AF ASSIST LAMP] # [AUTO] ≥... -
Page 75: Recording Manually By Setting White Balance, Shutter Speed Or Iris Adjustment
Advanced Recording manually by setting white Recording (Advanced) balance, shutter speed or iris adjustment The operation sequence differs for the LCD monitor and viewfinder. ¬ Change the mode to Press the iA/MANUAL button or the CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to manual mode. appears on the screen. -
Page 76: White Balance
White balance The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button or the CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to manual mode. -
Page 77: 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 or the CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to manual mode. (l 75) ≥... -
Page 78: Recording With Manual Focus
Advanced Recording with manual Recording (Advanced) focus Perform focus adjustments using the multi manual ring. If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus. ¬ Change the mode to ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button or the CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to manual mode. -
Page 79: Playback (Advanced)
Advanced Playback Operations Playback (Advanced) Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 34. Playback Playback display Operating steps operation Touch 5 during playback to fast forward. (Touch 6 to rewind.) ≥ The fast forward/rewind speed Fast forward/ increases if you touch 5/6 again. -
Page 80: Creating Still Picture From Motion Picture
Playback Playback display Operating steps operation 1) Touch 1 to display the direct playback bar A. During Playback 2) Touch the direct playback bar. ≥ The playback is paused and the image is skipped until the position you Direct playback touched. -
Page 81: Highlight&Time Frame Index
Highlight&Time frame index An image of one scene is displayed as a thumbnail at set search condition. Scene can be played back from any midway point of the scene you wish to see. ≥ Operate the zoom lever or the adjust zoom buttons to side and change over the thumbnail display to Highlight&Time frame index. -
Page 82: 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, appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped scene. -
Page 83: Various Playback Functions
Advanced Various playback Playback (Advanced) 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. Touch the date select icon. A Date select icon Touch the playback date. The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails. -
Page 84: Face Highlight Playback/Highlight Playback/Intelligent Scene Selection
Face highlight playback/Highlight playback/Intelligent scene selection A part can be extracted and played back even when not set to normal playback. Touch Touch the desired playback mode. [FACE HIGHLIGHT]: Giving priority to the parts with detected faces, the part that was recognised as clearly recorded is extracted from a long recording, and it can be played back in a short time with music added. - Page 85 ≥ Playing back of all the scenes returns if the power is turned off or the mode is changed. (Highlight playback) ≥ Highlight playback cannot be performed with interval-recorded motion pictures. (l 60) (Intelligent scene selection) ≥ Up to 9 sections can be skipped for a single scene. ≥...
- Page 86 ∫ Playback time setting Touch the playback time to set. ≥ The playback time of [AUTO] is a maximum of approx. 5 minutes. ≥ Playback time may become shorter than the setting, or it may not even play back if the part recognised as clearly recorded is short.
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Page 87: Changing The Playback Settings And Playing Back The Slide Show
Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show Touch Touch the desired item. [DATE SETUP]: Select the date to be played back. [SLIDES INTERVAL]: Selects the interval between still pictures at playback. [MUSIC SELECT]: Select the music to be played on playback. (When [DATE SETUP] is selected) Touch the playback date. -
Page 88: Editing
Advanced Deleting scenes/still Editing pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ¬ Change the mode to To delete by confirming images being played back 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 0h00m00s Press the button while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back. -
Page 89: Dividing A Scene To Partially Delete
≥ You can also delete scenes by pressing the MENU button, selecting [EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT]. ≥ You can also delete still pictures by pressing the MENU button, selecting [PHOTO SETUP] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT]. ≥... -
Page 90: Deleting Personal Information
≥ You cannot divide a scene if you are playing back a disc with a DVD burner (optional) connected, or if the number of scenes of a given date would exceed 99 scenes. ≥ It may not be possible to divide scenes with a short recording time. ≥... -
Page 91: 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 [PHOTO SETUP] # [SCENE PROTECT] Touch the scene/still picture to be protected. -
Page 92: Dpof Setting
Advanced DPOF setting Editing 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.) ¬... -
Page 93: [Hdc-Tm700]
Advanced Relay scene combining Editing [HDC-TM700] You can combine the relayed scene (l 61) in the built-in memory and the continued scene in the SD card to be one into the SD card. Relay recorded scene Relay scene combining A Built-in memory B SD card C Range of relay recording ≥... - Page 94 To cancel relay information [EDIT SCENE] # [RELAY INFO CANCEL] ≥ When the relay information is cancelled, combining of the relayed scenes will not be possible anymore. Combining of the relay scene cannot be performed if the available space on the SD card is less than the volume of the relayed scene in the built-in memory.
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Page 95: With A Tv
≥ Use the supplied AV multi cable. Check the output settings when connecting the component terminal or the video terminal with the AV multi cable. (l 98) ≥ Use of the following Panasonic HDMI mini cables is recommended to connect the unit to the HDMI terminal. - Page 96 ≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥ Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). ≥ Do not use any other AV multi cables except the supplied one.
- Page 97 TV for details.) Refer to the following support site for information about the Panasonic TVs that you can directly insert an SD card into the SD card slot on the TV and then play it back.
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Page 98: Connecting With A Hdmi Mini Cable
Please read the AV amplifier and TV operating instructions for how to connect this unit to the AV amplifier and TV. ≥ If you connect this unit to a Panasonic AV amplifier and Panasonic TV that are compatible with VIERA Link, linked operations (VIERA Link) become possible. (l 99) ≥... -
Page 99: Playback Using Viera Link (Hdavi Control ™ )
(HDAVI Control What is the VIERA Link? ≥ This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.) -
Page 100: Operate With The Remote Control For The Tv
≥ 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 101: Copy/Dubbing
Copying between SD card and With this unit/other Built-in Memory/HDD products [HDC-TM700/HDC-HS700] Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between an SD card inserted in this unit and a built-in memory/HDD. ∫ Confirming remaining capacity on the copy destination [MEDIA STATUS] (l 45) allows you to confirm how much capacity remains on the SD card, built-in memory or HDD. - Page 102 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. ≥...
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Page 103: Connecting A Dvd Burner To Copy To/Play Back A Disc
(supplied with DVD burner). The copied DVD disc can also be played back. ≥ Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it. Preparing for copying/playing back We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW-BN1/VW-BN2. ∫ About discs that can be used for copying DVD-R... - Page 104 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with DVD burner) to the DVD burner. ≥ You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit. Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner).
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Page 105: Copying To Discs
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. -
Page 106: Important Notice
∫ About recording formats when copying motion pictures [AVCHD] ([HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE]): The scenes recorded in 1080/50p by this unit will be copied after converting to AVCHD picture quality. Normal scenes will be copied as high definition picture quality as recorded. ≥ When copying scenes recorded in 1080/50p, select the recording picture quality ([HA]/ [HG]/[HX]/[HE]). - Page 107 Approximate time for copying to a disc To copy motion pictures to the full capacity of a disc Copy time Disc type [AVCHD] [Standard] ([XP]) [Standard] ([SP]) Approx. DVD-RAM 50 min to 80 min DVD-RW Approx. Approx. Approx. 35 min to 75 min 90 min to 120 min 135 min to 180 min Approx.
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Page 108: Playing Back The Copied Disc
≥ The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. ≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable while copying. Also, do not shake this unit or the DVD burner. ≥... -
Page 109: Managing The Copied Disc
Managing the copied disc ≥ Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (l 104) ∫ Formatting discs This is for initializing DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and +RW discs. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased. -
Page 110: Dubbing Images Onto Other Video Device
Copy/Dubbing Dubbing images onto With this unit/other products other video device Images played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD recorder or video device. ≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. Change the video input on the video device and TV that this unit is connected to. -
Page 111: With A Pc
With a PC What you can do with a Before using HD Writer AE 2.1 You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu-ray discs (BD), DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer AE 2.1, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM. - Page 112 ≥ 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.
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Page 113: End User License Agreement
Further, Panasonic does not warrant that the operation of the Software Article 2 Use by a Third Party will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or any of its distributors will not be liable for... -
Page 114: Operating Environment
With a PC Operating environment Before using ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. ≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible BD/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a BD/DVD.) ≥... - Page 115 Display High Colour (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended) Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (1280k1024 pixels or more recommended) Windows Vista/Windows 7: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card (DirectX 10 recommended) Windows XP: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card Compatible with DirectDraw overlay ™...
- Page 116 ∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) IBM PC/AT compatible PC Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista Business Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2...
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Page 117: Setup
≥ The following screen is displayed automatically. Click [Run setup.exe] # [Continue]. ≥ If 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 118: Control Panel
When installation is complete, some notes will appear. Check the contents, then close the window. Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], then click [Finish]. The PC must be rebooted for the application to work. ∫ Uninstalling HD Writer AE 2.1 Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require. -
Page 119: Connecting To A Pc
≥ When HD Writer AE 2.1 is not installed, a USB function selection screen will appear. Touch [PC]. When you select an option other than [PC], reconnect the USB cable. ≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html VQT2N56... -
Page 120: To Disconnect Usb Cable Safely
Verify [MATSHITA HDC-SD700/SD USB Device] is selected and click [OK]. Verify [MATSHITA HDC-TM700/SD USB Device] or [MATSHITA HDC-TM700/MEM USB Device] is selected and click [OK]. Verify [MATSHITA HDC-HS700/SD USB Device] or [MATSHITA HDC-HS700/HDD USB Device] is selected and click [OK]. VQT2N56... -
Page 121: About The Pc Display
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]. * [CAM_MEM] is displayed when using the We recommend using HD Writer AE 2.1 to , and [CAM_HDD] is copy motion picture data. -
Page 122: Using With A Pc
If you log on with a user name for a guest user account, the software cannot be used. (On the PC) Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer AE 2.1] # [HD Writer AE]. ≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software. -
Page 123: If Using Mac
With a PC If using Mac Using with a PC ≥ HD Writer AE 2.1 is not available for Mac. ≥ iMovie’09 supported. For details about iMovie’09, please contact Apple Inc. ≥ 1080/50p scenes cannot be imported to a Mac. Import after converting to a normal scene using [ (l 101) ∫... -
Page 124: Others
Others Indications Indications only HDD recording possible status only (White) Card recording possible status ∫ Recording indications (Green) Recognising the card ¥/; (Red) Recording Motion picture recording mode ; (Green) Recording pause 0h00m00s 1h30m PRE-REC (l 54) R 1h20m PRE-REC 1920 Interval recording (l 60) 1/100... -
Page 125: Playback Indications
∫ Playback indications Zoom microphone (l 66) Focus microphone (l 66) /7/8/9/:/ 1/;/5/ Stereo microphone (l 66) D/E/;1/2; Wind noise canceller (l 66) Display during playback (l 34, 79) Bass setting (l 68) Operation icon is displayed/ not displayed. (l 34) Smile shot (l 55) 0h00m00s Playback time (l 34) - Page 126 ∫ Indication of connection to other devices Accessing the card (l 120) Accessing the built-in memory (l 120) Accessing the HDD (l 120) ∫ Confirmatory indications –– (Time The built-in battery is low. display) (l 25) Warning for face-to-face recording (l 24) ∫...
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Page 127: Messages
≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l 15) 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 128: 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 129: Troubleshooting
Others Troubleshooting Problem Check points This unit cannot be ≥ Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently turned on. charged. (l 15) ≥ In cold places, the battery using time becomes This unit does not stay shorter. on long enough. ≥... - Page 130 Problem Check points This unit cannot be ≥ Remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about operated though it is 1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC turned on. adaptor. Then about 1 minute later, turn on the power again.
- Page 131 Problem Check points Auto focus function ≥ Switch to Intelligent auto mode. does not work. ≥ If you are trying to record a scene which is hard to bring into focus in auto focus mode, use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus. (l 33, 78) Colour balance of ≥...
- Page 132 Problem Check points Colour or brightness ≥ Colour or brightness of the image may change, or of the image changes, you may see horizontal bars in the image when the or you may see object is recorded under fluorescent light, mercury horizontal bars in the light or sodium light, etc., but this is not a image.
- Page 133 Problem Check points VIERA Link does not [Setting on this unit] work. ≥ Connect with a HDMI mini cable (optional). (l 99) ≥ Press the MENU button, then touch [SETUP] # [VIERA Link] # [ON]. (l 99) ≥ Turn the power to the unit off and then back on again.
- Page 134 ∫ If scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another device The images may be still for several seconds at the joins between the scenes if the following operations are performed when multiple scenes have been continuously played back using another unit.
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Page 135: Cautions For Use
Others Cautions for use Make sure to use the supplied cords and About this unit cables. If you use optional accessories, use the cords and the cables supplied The unit and the SD card become warm with them. during use. This is not a malfunction. Do not extend the cords and the cables. -
Page 136: About The Battery
≥ Please look after the data in your built-in a desiccant (silica gel) in with it. memory or HDD carefully. Panasonic will not be held responsible in the unlikely case that private data is divulged. -
Page 137: About The Ac Adaptor
temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC, About the AC adaptor Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%) ≥ Extremely high temperatures or low ≥ If the temperature of the battery is temperatures will shorten the life of the extremely high or extremely low, charging battery. - Page 138 About the SD card LCD monitor/viewfinder When disposing of or giving away the SD ≥ When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with card, note that: a soft cloth, such as eye glass cleaner. ≥ Formatting and deletion of this unit or ≥...
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Page 139: About Condensation
It should be noted before use that ≥ When a cold room has been warmed up Panasonic does not accept any quickly. responsibility for direct or indirect ≥ When cool wind from an air conditioner is problems which occur as the result of the directly blown onto this unit. -
Page 140: About Copyright
LLC. concerned. ≥ “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are This product is licensed under the AVC trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and patent portfolio license for the personal and Sony Corporation. non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) ≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby encode video in compliance with the AVC Laboratories. -
Page 141: Recording Modes/Approximate Recordable Time
Others Recording modes/approximate recordable time ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. Recording mode 1080/50p Picture size 1920k1080 1920k1080 1920k1080 1920k1080 1920k1080 4 GB 19 min 30 min 40 min 1 h 30 min 8 GB 40 min 1 h 20 min 3 h 20 min... -
Page 142: Number Of Recordable Pictures
Others Number of recordable pictures ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. (In still picture recording mode) Aspect ratio 12.2 Picture size 4032k3024 3200k2400 2560k1920 640k480 Picture quality 512 MB 3600 6100 1 GB 7400 12000 2 GB 1200 15000 25000... - Page 143 Aspect ratio 16:9 13.3 Picture size 4864k2736 3840k2160 3072k1728 Picture quality 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 1100 4 GB 1420 1420 2200 8 GB 1100 1700 1700 2800 2800 4500 SD card 16 GB 2200 3400 3400 5600 5600 9000 24 GB 3300...
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Page 144: Specifications
Others Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 7.2 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording: 6.0 W 6.0 W 6.3 W Signal system 1080/50p, 1080/50i Recording format 1080/50p: Original format HA/HG/HX/HE: AVCHD format compliant Image sensor... - Page 145 Viewfinder 0.27z wide EVF (Approx. 123 K dots) Microphone 5.1 channel surround microphone (with a zoom microphone/ focus microphone function) Speaker 1 round speaker, dynamic type White balance Auto tracking white balance system adjustment Standard illumination 1,400 lx Minimum required Approx.
- Page 146 Mass Approx. 375 [without battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)] Approx. 380 [without battery (supplied)] Approx. 450 [without battery (supplied)] Mass in operation Approx. 435 [with battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)] Approx. 440 [with battery (supplied)] Approx. 510 [with battery (supplied)] Operating temperature 0 oC to 40 oC...
- Page 147 Still pictures Recording SD card SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant) media SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant) SDXC Memory Card (exFAT system compliant) Refer to page 20 for details on SD cards usable in this unit. Built-in 32 GB memory 240 GB...
- Page 148 AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source: AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 19 W DC output: DC 9.3 V, 1.2 A (Unit operation) DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery charging) Dimensions 92 mm (W)k33 mm (H)k61 mm (D) Mass Approx.
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Page 149: Optional Accessories
Others Optional accessories Product numbers correct as of Feb. 2010. These may be subject to change. Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. ∫ Attaching the battery pack AC adaptor (VW-AD21E-K) holder kit Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG130) To use the VW-VBG6 for this unit, the Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG260) battery pack holder kit/VW-VH04 (optional) is required. - Page 150 ∫ Attaching the optional ≥ When removing the shoe adaptor, slide the SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE lever, accessories on the shoe and remove the shoe adaptor while sliding adaptor/accessory shoe the lever. The video DC light/VW-LDC103E (optional) etc. can be mounted on the shoe adaptor (supplied).
- Page 151 ∫ Attaching the conversion lens/ filter kit Attach the wide conversion lens (VW-W4607H; optional), the wide end conversion lens (VW-WE08H; optional), ND filter or MC protector of the Filter kit (VW-LF46NE; optional) in front of the lens. ≥ It is not possible to attach it to the front of the lens hood.
- Page 152 Panasonic Corporation Web site: http://panasonic.net Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany © Panasonic Corporation 2010...