Panasonic HDC-SD700 Operating Instructions Manual
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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.
Operating Instructions
High Definition Video Camera
Model No.
HDC-SD700
HDC-TM700
HDC-HS700
VQT2M91
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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. 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 ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT shall remain readily operable. DAMAGE, To completely disconnect this apparatus ≥... -
Page 3: Cautions For Use
-If you see this symbol- Use only the recommended accessories. ≥ Do not use any other AV multi cables and Information on Disposal in other USB cables except the supplied one. Countries outside the European ≥ When you use the cable which are sold Union separately, please make sure to use the one whose length is less than 3 metres. - Page 4 ∫ Indemnity about recorded different models. content ≥ Depending on the model, some functions are not available. Panasonic does not accept any ≥ Features may vary, so please read responsibility for damages directly or carefully. indirectly due to any type of problems that ≥...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
[1] Zoom in/out function ....31 Before using Zoom mode........31 [1] Parts identification and Ring zoom........32 handling ........7 Extra optical zoom ....... 32 [HDC-SD700]/[HDC-TM700]..7 [2] Optical image stabilizer [HDC-HS700] ....... 10 function........33 Setup Editing [1] Power supply......13 [1] Deleting scenes/ Charging the battery .... -
Page 6: Accessories
(OFF). setting to *5 External microphone may intrude into the Shoe adaptor frame when recording. Set the zoom to (supplied for HDC-SD700/ wide angle, and tilt the external HDC-TM700; not supplied microphone upward so it will not intrude for HDC-HS700) into the frame. -
Page 7: Preparation
Battery release lever [BATT] (l 14) Battery holder (l 14) 10 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 17) ≥ Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VW-AD21E/EB-K; optional). 11 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 36) - Page 8 24 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 22) ≥ 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 9 32 Shoe adaptor mounting part 33 Shoe adaptor cover 34 Shoe adaptor release lever [SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE] 35 Photoshot button [ ] (l 26) 36 Zoom lever [W/T] (In motion picture recording mode or still picture recording mode) (l 31) Thumbnail display switch [ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback mode)
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Page 10: [Hdc-Hs700]
Battery release lever [BATT] (l 14) Battery holder (l 14) 10 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 17) ≥ Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VW-AD21E/EB-K; optional). 11 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 36) - Page 11 25 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 22) ≥ 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 12 33 Photoshot button [ ] (l 26) 35 36 34 Zoom lever [W/T] (In motion picture recording mode or still picture recording mode) (l 31) Thumbnail display switch [ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback mode) 35 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] 36 Status indicator (l 20) 37 Internal microphones 38 Recording start/stop button (l 25)
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Page 13: 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 14: Inserting/Removing The Battery
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (l 6, 15, 16) ≥ 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 15: 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]... - Page 16 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 (optional) 1080/50p 1 h 30 min...
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Page 17: 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 18: 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 19: 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. When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. -
Page 20: 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 21: 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 25) Still picture recording mode (l 26) Playback mode (l 28) (ENG) VQT2M91... -
Page 22: 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 23: 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 24: Basic
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. A [VIDEO/SD CARD] B [VIDEO/Built-inMemory] ... -
Page 25: 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 26: 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. ∫ About the screen indications in still picture recording MEGA R3000 R3000... -
Page 27: 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. Mode Scene Effect Portrait... -
Page 28: 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] ... - Page 29 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 30: Setup
Basic Using the menu screen Setup Press the MENU button. Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to exit the menu Touch the top menu A. setting. ∫ About guide display After touching , touching the submenus and items will cause function descriptions and settings confirmation messages to appear. -
Page 31: Advanced
Advanced Zoom in/out function Recording (Advanced) The maximum optical zoom ratio is 12k. The default setting of the [ZOOM MODE] is [i.Zoom 18k]. It can be extended to a maximum of 18k during motion picture recording mode. ¬ Change the mode to Zoom lever/Adjust zoom buttons T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) -
Page 32: Ring Zoom
Ring zoom Extra optical zoom Zoom operation can be done using the multi If the number of the recording pixels is set to manual ring. anything other than the maximum number of Zoom by rotating the ring. recording pixels in still picture recording mode, the still picture can be recorded with a zoom ratio of a maximum of 25k without A side:... -
Page 33: 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 34: 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 35: Formatting
Advanced 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. Select the menu. (l 30) : [SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD] : [SETUP] # [FORMAT MEDIA] # [SD CARD] or [Built-inMemory] : [SETUP] # [FORMAT MEDIA] #[SD CARD] or [HDD]... -
Page 36: 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. ≥ Use of the following Panasonic HDMI mini cables is recommended to connect the unit to the HDMI terminal. - Page 37 ≥ 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.
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Page 38: Others
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 39 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 40 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 41 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 18 for details on SD cards usable in this unit. Built-in 32 GB memory 240 GB...
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Page 42: 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 43: Reading The Operating Instructions (Pdf Format)
Operating Instructions Instructions (PDF format) (supplied). Delete the PDF file from the “Program Select the desired language Files\Panasonic\HDC\” folder. and then click [Operating ≥ When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the Instructions] to install. - Page 44 Panasonic Corporation Web site: http://panasonic.net © Panasonic Corporation 2010...