Panasonic HDC-TM10 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic HDC-TM10 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

High Definition Video Camera
HDC-SD10
Model No.
HDC-TM10
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Please also refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the
CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).
You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting.
VQT2D12

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera HDC-SD10 Model No. HDC-TM10 Before use, please read these instructions completely. Please also refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting.
  • 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 shall ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT remain readily operable. DAMAGE, To completely disconnect this apparatus from ≥...
  • Page 3: Caution For Use

    ∫ Caution for use ∫ Information for Users on Keep the High Definition Video Camera as far Collection and Disposal of Old away as possible from electromagnetic Equipment and used Batteries equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, These symbols on the products, video games etc.).
  • Page 4 00 LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com. ∫ Licenses ≥ SDHC Logo is a trademark. ≥ “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 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information for Your Safety ......2 Playback Accessories............ 6 Playback Preparation [1] Motion picture playback ....26 Before using [2] Still picture playback ......27 [1] Parts identification and handling ..7 Editing Setup [1] Deleting scenes/still pictures... 28 [1] Power supply ........
  • Page 6: Accessories

    Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Optional accessories Battery pack VW-VBG070 Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. AC adaptor AC adaptor (VW-AD21E-K) VSK0698 Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG070) AC cable Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG130) K2CQ2CA00006 Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG260) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG6) DC cable Battery pack holder kit (VW-VH04)
  • Page 7: Preparation

    Preparation Parts identification and Before using handling 11 12 13 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 18) PRE-REC button [PRE-REC] Intelligent auto button [iA] (l 21) Optical image stabilizer button /O.I.S.] (l 25) Power button [ ] (l 16) Battery holder (l 11) Battery release lever [BATT] (l 11) Mode switch (l 17) ≥...
  • Page 8 ≥ Slide the opening/closing switch to open/close the cover. 19 Lens cover 20 Lens cover opening/closing switch When not using the unit, close the lens cover to 21 Lens protect the lens. 22 Built-in flash 23 Video light 24 Recording lamp 25 Recording start/stop button (l 22) 26 SD card open lever [OPEN] (l 15) 27 Status indicator (l 16)
  • Page 9 35 Grip belt 36 Tripod receptacle This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional tripod. (For details on mounting the tripod, refer 1 Adjust the length to fit your hand. to the operating instructions for the tripod.) 2 Pull to adjust the length.
  • Page 10: Setup

    Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. 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.
  • Page 11: Inserting/Removing The Battery

    ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 6, 12). ≥ 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 12: Charging And Recording Time

    4 h 35 min 2 h 50 min [7.2 V/2500 mAh] VW-VBG6 (optional) 9 h 25 min 11 h 25 min 7 h 5 min [7.2 V/5400 mAh] HDC-TM10 Battery model number Maximum continuously [Voltage/Capacity Charging time Actual recordable time recordable time (minimum)]...
  • Page 13: Connecting To The Ac Outlet

    ( ) will flash. ≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you can use for this unit. It may take time to display the remaining battery capacity. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use.
  • Page 14: Preparation Of Sd Cards

    Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating for motion picture recording. Motion picture recording Still picture Card type Capacity The following models of Panasonic SD cards can be recording used. 8 MB Cannot be used. Can be used. 16 MB 32 MB Cannot be guaranteed in operation.
  • Page 15: 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 29) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted.
  • Page 16: Turning The Unit On/Off

    Preparation Turning the unit on/off Setup You can turn the power on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor. Turning the power on and off with the power button Press the power button to turn on the power. To turn off the power Hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off.
  • Page 17: Selecting A Mode

    Preparation Selecting a mode Setup Change the mode to recording or playback. Operate the mode switch to change the mode to Recording mode (l 22, 23) Playback mode (l 26, 27) (ENG) VQT2D12...
  • Page 18: How To Use The Touch Screen

    Preparation How to use the touch screen Setup You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger. It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation or if it is hard to operate with your fingers. ∫...
  • Page 19: Using The Menu Screen

    Preparation Using the menu screen Setup ≥ Information display setting is completed when is surrounded by yellow after touching it. Touch the desired item to enter the setting. A It is recommended to hold the LCD monitor with your thumb and index finger when pressing the buttons on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 20: 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 21: Recording

    Recording Before recording Recording Intelligent auto mode The following modes appropriate for the Mode Scene/Effect condition are set just by pointing the unit to what Low light Dark room or you want to record. twilight ≥ When this unit is purchased, the Intelligent auto mode is set to on.
  • Page 22: Recording Motion Pictures

    Recording Recording motion pictures Recording This unit records high definition images that are compatible with the AVCHD format. ≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording. (l 14) ≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the power. (l 8) ≥...
  • Page 23: Recording Still Pictures

    Recording Recording still pictures Recording The number of pixels recorded for still pictures is [ 1920k1080] (16:9). Still pictures can also be recorded while recording motion pictures. ≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the power. (l 8) Change the mode to Press the button fully.
  • Page 24: Zoom In/Out Function

    Recording Zoom in/out function Recording The maximum optical zoom ratio is 16k. Zoom mode ¬ Change the mode to Set the maximum optical zoom ratio. If the zoom magnification exceeds 16k, then the digital zoom function will be activated. Select the menu. (l 19) [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting [Opt.Zoom 16k]:...
  • Page 25: Optical Image Stabilizer Function

    Recording Optical image stabilizer Recording function Optical image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as much. ¬ Change the mode to Optical image stabilizer button Pressing the button changes the optical image stabilizer setting. # OFF ≥...
  • Page 26: Playback

    Playback Motion picture playback Playback Change the mode to Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. Touch the play mode select icon 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 0h00m00s A to select desired media to be played back. 1/;: Playback/Pause Rewind playback Fast forward playback ∫: Stops the playback and shows the...
  • Page 27: Still Picture Playback

    Playback Still picture playback Playback Change the mode to ≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by touching Touch the play mode select icon Select the playback operation by A to select desired media to be touching the operation icon. played back.
  • Page 28: Editing

    Playback Deleting scenes/still pictures Editing ≥ When [ALL SCENES] is selected, all the Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be scenes or still pictures on the selected media restored, so perform appropriate will be deleted. When the confirmation confirmation of the contents before message appears, touch [YES].
  • Page 29: Formatting

    Playback Formatting Editing 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. ¬ Change the mode to , and select desired media to be formatted.
  • Page 30: With A Tv

    3 Component terminal 4 Video terminal ≥ Use the supplied component cable and AV cable. Use of the following Panasonic HDMI mini cables is recommended to connect the unit to the HDMI terminal. ≥ Do not simultaneously connect an HDMI mini cable and Component cable to this unit.
  • Page 31 ≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥ Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). ≥ Do not use any other component cables except the supplied one.
  • Page 32: Others

    Power source: DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 7.2 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording: 5.5 W 5.6 W HDC-SD10 HDC-TM10 Signal system 1080/50i Recording format AVCHD format compliant Image sensor 1/6z 1MOS image sensor Total: 1470 K...
  • Page 33 HDC-SD10 HDC-TM10 AV terminal video output 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h, PAL system level Component terminal 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h video output level Pb: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h ™ ™ HDMI mini connector HDMI (x.v.Colour ) 1080i/576p...
  • Page 34 HDC-SD10 HDC-TM10 Picture size HA/HG/HX: 1920k1080/50i HE: 1440k1080/50i Audio compression Dolby Digital/2 ch Still pictures HDC-SD10 HDC-TM10 Recording SD card SD Memory Card: media 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB...
  • Page 35: Reading The Operating Instructions (Pdf Format)

    ∫ For Windows (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the “Program Turn the PC on and insert the CD- Files\Panasonic\HDC\” folder. ROM containing the Operating ≥ When the contents in the Program Files folder Instructions (supplied). cannot be displayed, click the [Show the contents of this folder] to display them.
  • Page 36 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 2009...

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