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To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Panasonic HDC-SD60P/HDC-TM55P/HDC-TM60P/HDC-HS60P Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) HDC-TM55P HDC-TM60P VQT2M51...
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Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) ≥ Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. ≥ Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. ≥ Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. ≥...
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.
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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...
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∫ 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.
Operation may stop in hot or cold environments. The unit is disabled in order to protect the HDD. Do not use the unit in low atmospheric pressures. The HDD may fail if it is used at altitudes of 3000 m (9800 feet) or higher above sea level.
Contents Accessories...11 Quick Guide...12 Preparation Before using [1] Parts identification and handling ... 15 [HDC-SD60]/[HDC-TM55]/ [HDC-TM60]... 15 [HDC-HS60] ... 18 Setup [1] Power supply... 21 Inserting/removing the battery ... 22 Charging the battery ... 23 Charging and recording time... 24 [2] Recording to a card ...
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Editing [1] Deleting scenes/still pictures ... 87 Dividing a scene to partially delete ... 88 Deleting personal information ... 89 Protecting scenes/still pictures... 90 [2] DPOF setting ... 91 [3] Relay scene combining [HDC-TM55/HDC-TM60] ... 92 With a TV [1] Watching Video/Pictures on your TV ...
Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Product numbers correct as of Feb. 2010. These may be subject to change. Battery pack VW-VBK180 AC adaptor VSK0711 AC cable K2CA2CA00025 AV multi cable K1HY12YY0004 USB cable K1HY04YY0032 Stylus pen VGQ0C14 CD-ROM Software VQT2M51...
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.
∫ Selecting a mode Operate the mode switch to change the mode to Motion Picture Recording Mode (l 34) Still Picture Recording Mode (l 36) Playback Mode (l 40, 78) ∫ How to use the touch screen You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger.
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∫ Motion picture/Still picture playback 1) Change the mode to 2) Touch the play mode select icon A. 3) Touch the desired media to be played back motion pictures or still pictures. ≥ Touch [VIDEO/SD CARD] or [PICTURE/ SD CARD] to play back the SD card. Touch [VIDEO/Built-inMemory] or [PICTURE/Built-inMemory] to play back the built-in memory.
Preparation Before using [HDC-SD60]/[HDC-TM55]/[HDC-TM60] 1 2 3 4 AV MULTI Parts identification and handling Power button [ Speaker Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (l 38) Optical image stabilizer button /O.I.S.] (l 52) Mode switch (l 29) Battery holder (l 22) HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 94, 97) USB terminal [ AV multi connector [AV MULTI]...
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VQT2M51 18 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 30) ≥ 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.
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27 Status indicator (l 28) 28 Photoshot button [ 29 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode) (l 51) Thumbnail display switch [ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In Playback Mode) (l 42) 30 DC input terminal (l 23) ≥...
[HDC-HS60] 1 2 3 4 AV MULTI VQT2M51 Power button [ Speaker Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (l 38) Optical image stabilizer button /O.I.S.] (l 52) Mode switch (l 29) Battery holder (l 22) HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 94, 97) USB terminal [ AV multi connector [AV MULTI] (l 94, 108)
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18 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 30) ≥ 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.
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29 30 VQT2M51 27 Status indicator (l 28) 28 Photoshot button [ 29 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode) (l 51) Thumbnail display switch [ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In Playback Mode) (l 42) 30 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] 31 DC input terminal (l 23) ≥...
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. Power supply...
Inserting/removing the battery ≥ Press the power button to turn off the power. (l 28) Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure. A Insert the battery until it clicks and locks. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 136. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 11, 24, 25, 148). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60% Battery model number Charging [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Supplied battery/ VW-VBK180 2 h 50 min (optional) [3.6 V/1790 mAh] VW-VBK360 (optional) 4 h 50 min [3.6 V/3580 mAh] Battery model number Charging...
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≥ 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.
Preparation Setup The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card, built-in memory or HDD. To record to an SD card, read the following. This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is compatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards.
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 48) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.
Preparation 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. A The status indicator lights on.
Preparation Setup Change the mode to recording or playback. Operate the mode switch to change the mode to Motion Picture Recording Mode (l 34) Still Picture Recording Mode (l 36) Playback Mode (l 40, 78) Selecting a mode VQT2M51...
Preparation Setup How to use the touch screen You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger. It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation or if it is hard to operate with your fingers.
Preparation 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. ¬ Change the mode to Select the menu.
Basic 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 the Sub-recording Start/Stop button A when holding the unit at waist level. ≥...
Basic Recording/ Playback 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] MENU Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures. ≥...
Basic Recording/ Playback 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. ≥ Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture. (l 37) ≥...
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∫ Screen indications in the Motion Picture Recording Mode 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 0h00m00s R 1h20m R 1h20m R 1h20m About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures ≥ They are not compatible with devices other than those that support AVCHD. Images cannot be played with equipment that does not support AVCHD (ordinary DVD recorders).
Basic Recording/ Playback Change the mode to Open the LCD monitor. Press the button halfway. (For Auto focus only) Press the button fully. Focus indication: ≥ If you set the Optical image stabilizer function (l 52) to Image Stabilizer function will be more effective. ( will be displayed when the ≥...
∫ About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording MEGA R3000 R3000 R3000 Still picture operation indicator (l 123) ß: Flash (l 57) ßj: Flash level (l 57) Red-eye reduction (l 58) MEGA optical image stabilizer MEGA (l 36) Optical image stabilizer (l 52) Quality of still pictures (l 71) Size of still pictures (l 70) R3000:...
Basic Recording/ Playback 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 Night portrait Recording night...
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∫ 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.
Basic Recording/ Playback Change the mode to Touch the play mode select icon A. Touch the desired media to be played back motion pictures or still pictures. VQT2M51 Motion picture/Still picture playback A [VIDEO/SD CARD] B [PICTURE/SD CARD] C [VIDEO/SD CARD] D [VIDEO/Built-inMemory] E [PICTURE/SD CARD] F [PICTURE/Built-inMemory]...
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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. 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 0h00m00s Motion picture playback 1/;: Playback/Pause Rewind playback Fast forward playback ∫: Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails.
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∫ Change the thumbnail display While the thumbnail is displayed, the thumbnail display changes in the following order if the zoom lever or adjust zoom buttons are operated to 20 scenes () 9 scenes () 1 scene () Highlight&Time frame index* (l 80) * Highlight&Time frame index can only set in Motion Picture Playback Mode.
Basic Setup Press the MENU button. Touch the top menu A. Touch the submenu B. ≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by touching Using the menu screen MENU Touch the desired item to enter MENU the setting. Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to exit the menu setting.
Basic Setup ≥ The items displayed differ depending on the position or settings of the mode switch. Select the menu. : [SETUP] # desired setting MENU [DISPLAY] The screen indications are selected as shown in the illustration. [EXT. DISPLAY] Please refer to page 95. [CLOCK SET] Please refer to page 31.
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(Only when setting the region of your travel destination) Touch [DESTINATION]. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. ≥ 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.
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[QUICK POWER ON] The unit is put into recording pause approx. 1 second when the power is turned on with the mode set to ≥ Depending on the recording conditions, start time may be longer than 1 second in Still Picture Recording Mode.
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[ALERT SOUND] Touch screen operation, starting and stopping of recording and power on/off can be confirmed with this sound. (Volume low)/ (Volume high) 2 Beeps for 4 times When an error occurs. Check the sentence displayed on the screen. (l 125) [POWER LCD] This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors.
[TV ASPECT] Please refer to page 95. [INITIAL SET] Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition. ≥ 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.
[CARD STATUS] The amount of space left on the SD card can be checked. (Only when the mode is at the ≥ Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to close the indication. [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 ≥...
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[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] when there is no SD card inserted, the demonstration automatically starts. If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [ON] when there is no SD card inserted and while this unit is connected to the AC adaptor, the demonstration automatically starts.
Advanced Recording (Advanced) The maximum optical zoom ratio is 25k. The default setting of the [ZOOM MODE] is [i.Zoom 35k]. It can be extended to a maximum of 35k during Motion Picture Recording Mode. (l 61) ¬ Change the mode to Extra Optical Zoom If the number of the recording pixels is set to anything other than the maximum number of recording pixels in Still Picture Recording Mode, the still picture can be recorded with a zoom...
Advanced Recording (Advanced) Optical Image Stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as much. ¬ Change the mode to ∫ Changing the Optical Image Stabilizer Function when in Still Picture Recording Mode : [RECORD SETUP] # [O.I.S.] # [MODE1] or [MODE2] MENU [MODE1]: The function works all the time.
Advanced 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 ≥...
Advanced Recording (Advanced) The video light enables brightening of the images taken in a dimly-lit place. ¬ Change the mode to ≥ When set to , the video light turns on in Low Light Mode in Intelligent Auto Mode. ≥ When the video light is in use, the recordable time when using the battery is shortened. ≥...
Advanced Recording (Advanced) Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. ¬ Change the mode to Touch to display the operation icons on the screen. ≥ Touch 1 at the bottom right of the screen to change the page and touch display/not-display the operation icon.
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] # MENU [WHITE] or [BLACK] ≥...
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. (ON) # (Face Recognition) # OFF 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 62) is detected.
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. ≥ When faces are detected in the Intelligent Auto Mode, the Red-Eye Reduction is set to on. Self-timer This is for recording still pictures using the timer.
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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 (28q). ≥ If the magnification is 25k or less, then it is automatically set to 25k. ≥...
Advanced Recording (Advanced) [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 MENU [OFF]: 5Sports: Portrait: Spotlight: Snow: Beach: Sunset:...
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[ZOOM MODE] Set the maximum zoom ratio for the Motion Picture Recording Mode. ≥ Change the mode to : [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting MENU [Opt.Zoom 25k]: [i.Zoom 35k]: [D.Zoom 60k]: [D.Zoom 1500k]: ≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded. [REC MODE] Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded.
[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] MENU ≥...
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∫ 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.
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∫ 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.
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[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 MENU [OFF]/[1]/[2]/[3] ≥ Displayed name will disappear after a while. ≥...
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[AGS] If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position while recording motion pictures, it is automatically put into recording pause. ≥ Change the mode to : [RECORD SETUP] # [AGS] # [ON] MENU ≥ The AGS function may activate and cause the unit to pause the recording if you are recording a subject right above or right below you.
[SHOOTING GUIDE] Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly. ≥ Change the mode to : [RECORD SETUP] # MENU [SHOOTING GUIDE] # [ON] When “CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST.” appears, move the unit slowly while recording. ≥ Set to [OFF] to turn off the message indication. ≥...
[MIC LEVEL] When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted. ≥ Change the mode to ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 74) Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting MENU [AUTO]: [SETr ]/[SET]: Touch...
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[PICTURE ADJUST] Adjust the quality of the image while recording. Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image. ≥ Change the mode to ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 74) Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [PICTURE ADJUST] MENU Touch the desired setting items.
[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 MENU ≥ The number of recording pixels that can be set changes depending on selected screen aspect ratio.
[QUALITY] Selecting the picture quality. ≥ Change the mode to : [PICTURE] # [QUALITY] # desired setting MENU 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.
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[HI-SPEED BURST] Recording is done continuously at the rate of 30 or 60 still pictures per second. Use this function to record an object with fast movement. ≥ Change the mode to Select the menu. : [PICTURE] # MENU [HI-SPEED BURST] # desired setting [OFF]: Cancel the setting.
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[AF ASSIST LAMP] When the recording environment is dark and focusing is difficult, the video light turns on to make focusing easier. ≥ Change the mode to ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 74) : [PICTURE] # [AF ASSIST LAMP] # [AUTO] MENU ≥...
Advanced Recording (Advanced) ¬ Change the mode to Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. ≥ appears on the screen. /MANUAL Perform the setting by touching the desired item to be set. ≥ Touch 1 to change the page and the manual icon appears or disappears each time is touched.
White balance Automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 74) Touch [WB]. Touch to select White balance mode.
Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Iris: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 74) Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS]. Touch to adjust settings.
Manual focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus. ≥ Change the mode to ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 74) (When MF assist function is used) Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # MENU [MF ASSIST] # [ON]...
Advanced Playback (Advanced) Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 40. Playback Playback display operation During Playback Fast forward/ rewind playback Slow-motion playback During Pause ≥ When the operation icon disappears, touch the screen to display the icon again Frame-by-frame...
Playback Playback display operation During Playback Direct playback Creating still picture from motion picture A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture. Picture size of the still picture to be recorded is Pause at the scene you want to save as a still picture during playback.
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 thumbnail display to Highlight&Time frame index.
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] MENU If playback of a motion picture is stopped, scene. ≥...
Advanced Playback (Advanced) 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. Touch the playback date. The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails.
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]: Part that was recognized as clearly recorded is extracted from a detected face, and it can be played back in a short time with music added.
≥ Playing back of all the scenes returns if the power is turned off or the mode is changed. (Intelligent scene selection) ≥ Up to 9 sections can be skipped for a single scene. ≥ When motion pictures are skipped, the image stops momentarily. ≥...
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∫ 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 recognized as clearly recorded is short.
Changing the playback setting and playing back the slide show Touch Touch the desired item. [DATE SETUP]: [SLIDE INTERVAL]: [MUSIC SELECT]: (When [DATE SETUP] is selected) Touch the playback date. (When [SLIDE INTERVAL] is selected) Touch the interval of playback for the slide show. [SHORT]: [NORMAL]: [LONG]:...
Advanced Editing Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ¬ Change the mode to 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 0h00m00s ∫ Deleting multiple scenes/still pictures from the thumbnail display Press the button while the thumbnail view screen is displayed. Touch [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT].
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].
To delete all the divided points [DIVIDE] # [CANCEL ALL] ≥ The scenes that were deleted after division cannot be recovered. ≥ 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. ≥...
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] MENU Touch the scene/still picture to be protected.
Advanced 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.) ¬...
Advanced Editing You can combine the relayed scene (l 62) in the built-in memory and the continued scene in the SD card to be one into the SD card. Relay-recorded scene A Built-in memory B SD card C Range of Relay recording ≥...
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To cancel relay information [EDIT SCENE] # [RELAY INFO CANCEL] ≥ When the relay information is canceled, 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.
≥ 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 96) ≥ Use of the following Panasonic HDMI mini cables is recommended to connect the unit to the HDMI terminal.
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≥ 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.
Refer to the following support site for information about Panasonic TVs with an SD card slot for playing back your pictures. http://panasonic.net/ ≥ For details on how to play back, please read the operating instructions for the TV. Connecting with a HDMI mini cable Select the desired method of HDMI output.
≥ 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.
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≥ 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.
Copy/Dubbing With this unit/other products 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 49) allows you to confirm how much capacity remains on the SD card, built-in memory or HDD.
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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 thumbnail. Touch the scene/still picture again to cancel the operation. ≥...
(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 Disc type...
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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).
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 high-definition images together with standard images to the same disc. ≥...
Important Notice ≥ When connecting an optional DVD burner and this unit for copying a disc, do not insert a disc with recorded motion pictures in high definition picture quality into devices that do not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in the device.
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Approximate time for copying to a disc To copy motion pictures to the full capacity of a disc Disc type [High Definition] Approx. DVD-RAM 50 min to 80 min DVD-RW Approx. 35 min to 75 min Approx. DVD-R 15 min to 45 min * Even if the data capacity to be copied is small, the time it takes for copying may be about the same as the time shown in the table.
Playing back the copied disc ≥ Only discs that have been copied by connecting this unit to the DVD burner or created with HD Writer AE 2.0 can be played back. A Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner) Connect this unit to the DVD burner to prepare for playback.
Managing the copied disc ≥ Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (l 102) ∫ 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.
Copy/Dubbing With this unit/other products 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. AV MULTI Connect this unit to a video device and then change the mode to Start playback on this unit.
With a PC Before using HD Writer AE 2.0 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 2.0, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM.
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≥ 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.
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...
With a PC 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.) ≥...
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Display High Color (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) with DirectDraw overlay Windows XP: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card Compatible with DirectDraw overlay PCI Express Free hard disk...
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∫ 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...
≥ 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].
Select where the application is to be installed, then click [Next]. Select [Yes] or [No] to create shortcut. ≥ A message regarding the playback in the environment used may be displayed depending on the performance of the PC used. Click [OK] after confirming. When installation is complete, some notes will appear.
≥ When HD Writer AE 2.0 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 Connecting to a PC VQT2M51...
Device] is selected and click [OK]. ∫ 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.
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 AE 2.0 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...
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 2.0] # [HD Writer AE]. ≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software.
With a PC Using with a PC ≥ HD Writer AE 2.0 is not available for Mac. ≥ iMovie’09 supported. For details about iMovie’09, please contact Apple Inc. ∫ Operating environment Mac OS X 10.5.8 Mac OS X 10.6 Intel Core Duo Intel Core 2 Duo 1 GB or more Interface...
Others Indications only ∫ Recording indications Motion Picture Recording Mode 0h00m00s R 1h20m 1920 PRE-REC 1/100 OPEN Still Picture Recording Mode MEGA R 3000 1/100 OPEN Remaining battery power (l 25) 1h30m Remaining battery time (l 25) R 1h20m Remaining time for motion picture recording (l 35) 0h00m00s Elapsed recording time...
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1/100 Shutter Speed (l 76) OPEN/F2.0 Iris Value (l 76) Gain Value (l 76) Scene Mode (l 60) Power LCD (l 47) Image Stabilizer (l 52) AF/AE Tracking (l 53) Relay Recording (l 62) Video Light (l 54) Picture Adjustment (l 69) Hi-Speed Burst Shooting (l 72) Digital Cinema Color (l 66)
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∫ Playback indications 1/;/5/ /7/8/D/E/;1/ Display during playback (l 40, 78) Operation Icon is displayed/not displayed. (l 40) 0h00m00s Playback Time (l 40) No.10 Scene Number Repeat Playback (l 80) Resume Playback (l 81) 100-0001 Still picture folder/file name DPOF already set (to more than 1) (l 91) Protected motion pictures/ still pictures (l 90)
≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l 21) 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.
PLEASE CHECK EXTERNAL DRIVE OR DISC. A disc that cannot be used when connecting the unit to the DVD burner has been inserted, or the DVD burner is not recognized properly. Connect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable again and insert a disc to copy the data. (l 101) About recovery If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear and a repair is performed.
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. A clicking sound is heard when the unit is shaken. Remaining battery indication is not displayed properly.
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Problem This unit cannot be operated though it is turned on. This unit does not operate normally. Item other than the touched one is selected. The remaining time indication or the elapsed time indication is not shown. The unit arbitrarily stops recording.
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Problem Color balance of images is strange when recording in a place such as a gymnasium. Any scenes/still pictures cannot be played back. Although this unit is correctly connected to a TV, images cannot be seen. The images are squeezed horizontally. Scenes cannot be deleted.
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Problem Color or brightness of the image changes, or you may see horizontal bars in the image. The LCD monitor flickers indoors. Object seems to be warped. White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture. “ERROR OCCURRED. PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF, THEN TURN ON AGAIN.”...
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Problem VIERA Link does not work. 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. The power of the DVD burner cannot be turned on.
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∫ 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.
Others Cautions for use About this unit The unit and the SD card become warm during use. This is not a malfunction. Keep the High Definition Video Camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
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3 seconds. When the HDD data deletion screen appears, select [YES], and then follow the on-screen instructions. ≥ Please look after the data in your built-in memory or HDD 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. It is susceptible to humidity and temperature and the effect increases the more the temperature rises or falls. In cold areas, the full charge indication may not appear or the low battery indication may appear about 5 minutes after starting use.
About the AC adaptor ≥ If the temperature of the battery is extremely high or extremely low, charging may take time or the battery may not be charged. ≥ If the charging lamp keeps flashing, make sure that the terminals of the battery or the AC adaptor are not exposed to dirt, foreign objects or dust, then reconnect them properly.
About the SD card When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that: ≥ Formatting and deletion of this unit or computer only changes the file management information and does not completely delete the data in the SD card. ≥...
It should be noted before use that Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for direct or indirect problems which occur as the result of the change to or loss of the information including personal information.
Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. ≥ VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. ≥ EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. ≥ HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
Others Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: Signal system Recording format Image sensor Lens Zoom Monitor DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 3.6 V (When using battery) Recording: 4.4 W 4.4 W 4.7 W 1080/60i AVCHD format compliant...
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Microphone Speaker White balance adjustment Standard illumination Minimum required illumination AV multi connector video output level HDMI mini connector video output level AV multi connector audio output level (Line) HDMI mini connector audio output level SD card Built-in memory Flash Dimensions Mass (Weight) VQT2M51...
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Mass (Weight) in operation Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Operating humidity 10% to 80% Battery operation time See page 24 Approx. 299 (Approx. 0.66 lbs.) [with battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)] Approx.
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Motion pictures Recording SD card media Built-in memory Compression Recording mode and transfer rate Picture size Audio compression Still pictures Recording SD card media Built-in memory Compression Picture size VQT2M51 SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant) SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant) SDXC Memory Card (exFAT system compliant) Refer to page 26 for details on SD cards usable in this unit.
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AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: DC output: Dimensions Mass (Weight) Specifications may change without prior notice. AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz 12 W DC 5.0 V, 1.6 A 46 mm (W)k25 mm (H)k75.5 mm (D) [1.8 q (W)k1.0 q (H)k3.0 q (D)] Approx.
Others Optional accessories Accessory No. VW-BC10PP VW-VBK180 VW-VBK360 RP-CDHM15 RP-CDHM30 VW-LDC103PP VZ-LL10PP VW-SK12PP VW-ACK180PP VQT2M51 Figure Battery charger Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack HDMI mini cable Video DC Light Light bulb for video DC light Shoe adaptor Accessory kit Description...
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Accessory No. RP-SDP16GU1K RP-SDP12GU1K RP-SDP08GU1K RP-SDP04GU1K RP-SDP02GU1K RP-SDW64GU1K RP-SDW48GU1K RP-SDW32GU1K RP-SDW16GU1K RP-SDW08GU1K RP-SDW04GU1K RP-SDW02GU1K VW-BN2 *1 Please refer to page 24, concerning the battery charging time and available recording time. *2 The shoe adaptor VW-SK12PP (optional) is necessary. NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local dealer.
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.
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...
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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...
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.
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 dispare 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.
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∫ Encender/apagar la unidad 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.
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∫ Selección de un medio para grabar [HDC-TM55/HDC-TM60/HDC-HS60] 1) Cambie el modo a 2) Seleccione el menú. : [SELEC MEDIO] MENU 3) Toque el medio para grabar las películas o fotografías. ≥ Toque [VÍDEO/TARJETA SD] o [IMAGEN/ TARJETA SD] para grabar en la tarjeta Toque [VÍDEO/MEM INTERNA] o [IMAGEN/MEM INTERNA] para grabar en la memoria integrada.
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∫ Reproducción de película/ fotografía 1) Cambie el modo a 2) Toque el icono de selección del modo de reproducción A. 3) Toque el medio deseado para reproducir las películas o fotografías. ≥ Toque [VÍDEO/TARJETA SD] o [IMAGEN/ TARJETA SD] para reproducir la tarjeta Toque [VÍDEO/MEM INTERNA] o [IMAGEN/MEM INTERNA] para reproducir la memoria integrada.