Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera HDC-SD60 Model No. HDC-TM60 HDC-HS60 Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT2N35...
Information for Your Safety The socket outlet shall be installed near the WARNING: 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 ≥...
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∫ Indemnity about recorded batteries correctly, you will help to save content valuable resources and prevent any Panasonic does not accept any potential negative effects on human responsibility for damages directly or health and the environment which could indirectly due to any type of problems that...
∫ Handling of built-in memory Back up data periodically. The HDD is temporary storage. In order to [HDC-TM60] avoid erasing data due to static electricity, This unit is equipped with the built-in 16 GB electromagnetic waves, breakage, and memory. When using this component, pay failures, back up the data to a PC or DVD attention to the following points.
∫ Cards that you can use with this unit SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card ≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.
Contents Setup Information for Your Safety....2 Accessories..........8 [1] Using the menu screen ..... 37 [2] Using the Setup Menu ....38 Preparation Advanced Before using Recording (Advanced) [1] Parts identification and handling ........9 [1] Zoom in/out function ....45 [HDC-SD60]/[HDC-TM60] ....
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Editing With a PC [1] Deleting scenes/still pictures ... 82 Dividing a scene to partially Before using delete ........... 84 [1] What you can do with a PC..105 Deleting personal information ..85 End User License Agreement..107 Protecting scenes/still pictures..85 [2] Operating environment ...
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 VSK0712 AC cable K2CQ29A00002 AV multi cable K1HY12YY0004 USB cable K1HY04YY0032 Stylus pen VGQ0C14 CD-ROM Software CD-ROM...
Preparation Parts identification and Before using handling [HDC-SD60]/[HDC-TM60] Power button [ ] (l 22) Speaker 1 2 3 4 Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (l 32) Optical image stabilizer button /O.I.S.] (l 46) Mode switch (l 23) Battery holder (l 16) HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 89, USB terminal [ ] (l 98, 113)
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18 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 24) ≥ 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 22) 28 Photoshot button [ ] (l 30) 29 Zoom lever [W/T] (In motion picture recording mode or still picture recording mode) (l 45) Thumbnail display switch [ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback mode) (l 36) 30 DC input terminal (l 17) ≥...
[HDC-HS60] Power button [ ] (l 22) Speaker 1 2 3 4 Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (l 32) Optical image stabilizer button /O.I.S.] (l 46) Mode switch (l 23) Battery holder (l 16) HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 89, USB terminal [ ] (l 98, 113) AV multi connector [AV MULTI] (l 89, AV MULTI...
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18 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 24) ≥ 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 22) 28 Photoshot button [ ] (l 30) 29 30 29 Zoom lever [W/T] (In motion picture recording mode or still picture recording mode) (l 45) Thumbnail display switch [ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback mode) (l 36) 30 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] 31 DC input terminal (l 17) ≥...
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. VQT2N35...
Inserting/removing the battery ≥ Press the power button to turn off the power. (l 22) Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure. Removing the battery Be sure to hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off.
≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 132. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 8, 18, 19, 135). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60% HDC-SD60 Battery model number Maximum Actual [Voltage/Capacity Charging time continuously recordable time (minimum)] recordable time Supplied battery/ VW-VBK180 (optional) 2 h 50 min 1 h 55 min [3.6 V/1790 mAh] VW-VBK360 (optional) 4 h 50 min 3 h 55 min...
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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.
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 42) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.
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.
Preparation Selecting a mode Setup Change the mode to recording or playback. Operate the mode switch to change the mode to Motion picture recording mode (l 28) Still picture recording mode (l 30) Playback mode (l 34, 73) VQT2N35...
Preparation Adjusting LCD monitor Setup How to use the touch ≥ Do not touch the LCD monitor with hard screen pointed tips, such as ball point pens. ≥ Perform the touch screen calibration when the touch is not recognised or wrong You can operate by directly touching the location is recognised.
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. ¬...
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.
Basic Selecting a media to record Recording/ Playback [HDC-TM60/HDC-HS60] 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. A [VIDEO/SD CARD] B [VIDEO/Built-inMemory] C [PICTURE/SD CARD]...
Basic Recording motion Recording/ Playback pictures 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. ≥...
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∫ Screen indications in the motion picture recording mode A Recording mode B Remaining time left for recording 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 0h00m00s (When the remaining time is less than R 1h20m R 1h20m R 1h20m 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...
Basic Recording still pictures Recording/ Playback Change the mode to Open the LCD monitor. Press the button halfway. (For auto focus only) Press the button fully. Focus indication: A Focus indication ± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing ¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful.
∫ 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 subject may not be focused. If so, move the MEGA contrasting object out of the focus area.
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 69 about manual mode. Mode Scene Effect...
∫ 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.
Basic Motion picture/Still Recording/ Playback picture 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. 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. A Operation icon 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 0h00m00s ≥ Touch to display/not-display the operation icon.
∫ Change the thumbnail display ∫ Speaker volume adjustment While the thumbnail is displayed, the Operate the volume lever or the adjust zoom thumbnail display changes in the following buttons to adjust the speaker volume during order if the zoom lever or adjust zoom motion picture playback.
Basic Using the menu screen Setup MENU Press the MENU button. Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU 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.
Basic Using the Setup Menu Setup ≥ The items displayed differ depending on the position or settings of the mode switch. Select the menu. : [SETUP] # desired setting MENU [DISPLAY] [OFF]/[ON] The screen indications are selected as [OFF] [ON] shown in the illustration.
(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.
[QUICK POWER ON] [OFF]/[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.
[ALERT SOUND] [OFF]/ Touch screen operation, start and stop 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 121) [POWER LCD] This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors.
[TV ASPECT] [16:9]/[4:3] Please refer to page 91. [INITIAL SET] Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition. ≥ Settings for [MEDIA SELECT] , [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed. * For users who have , this menu is not displayed.
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Use this unit to format media. Formatting built-in memory or HDD is only available with this unit. Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card may not be used on this unit. [CARD STATUS] The amount of space left on the SD card can be checked.
[DEMO MODE] [OFF]/[ON] This item is used to start the unit demonstration. (Only when the mode is at the position) 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 Zoom in/out function 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 56) ¬ Change the mode to Zoom lever/Adjust zoom buttons T side: Close-up recording (zoom in)
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 Pressing the button changes the optical image stabilizer setting. (Motion picture recording mode) # OFF (Still picture recording mode) # OFF...
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 ∫...
Advanced Recording with the video Recording (Advanced) light The video light enables brightening of the images taken in a dimly-lit place. ¬ Change the mode to Video light button Each time the button is pressed, the indication changes by one setting in the following order.
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. ≥...
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 : [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOUR] # (Fade out) MENU...
PRE-REC PRE-REC This prevents you from missing a shot. This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds before the recording start/stop button is pressed. appears on the screen. ≥ PRE-REC ≥ Aim the unit at the subject beforehand. ≥...
Built-in flash When the button is pressed, the flash is activated and the picture will be recorded. Use the built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places. Each time the ß icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order: ß...
Self-timer This is for recording still pictures using the timer. Each time the icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order: Ø10 (Records after 10 seconds) # Ø2 (Records after 2 seconds) # setting cancelled ≥...
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 25k or less, then it is automatically set to 25k. ≥...
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 MENU [OFF]: Cancel the setting To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback...
[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]: Optical zoom (Up to 25k) [i.Zoom 35k]: This zoom function allows you to maintain high-definition picture quality.
[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 ≥...
∫ 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.
∫ 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.
[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. ≥...
[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] # [SHOOTING GUIDE] # [ON] MENU When “CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST.” appears, move the unit slowly while recording. ≥ Message will not appear while pausing the recording. (Message will appear even if it is pausing the recording if [DEMO MODE] is set to [ON]) ≥...
[MIC LEVEL] When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted. ≥ Change the mode to ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 69) Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting MENU [AUTO]: AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically.
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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 69) 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 25 or 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].
[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 69) : [PICTURE] # [AF ASSIST LAMP] # [AUTO] MENU ≥...
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 to switch to manual mode. (l 69) ∫...
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 69) Manual shutter speed adjustment Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS].
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 69) (When MF assist function is used) Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # MENU [MF ASSIST] # [ON]...
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.) During Playback ≥...
Playback Playback display Operating steps operation 1) Touch 1 to display the direct During Playback playback bar A. 2) Touch the direct playback bar. ≥ The playback is paused and the image Direct playback is skipped until the position you touched.
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.
Repeat playback Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes. : [VIDEO SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] # [ON] MENU indication appears on the full screen views. ≥ All the scenes are played back repeatedly. (When playing back motion pictures by date, all the scenes on the selected date are played back repeatedly.) Resuming the previous playback If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was...
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.
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 recognised as clearly recorded is extracted from a detected face, and it can be played back in 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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∫ Date setting Touch the playback date. ∫ Music setting Touch your favourite music. ≥ When [NO MUSIC] is selected, the audio recorded at the time of shooting is played back. ≥ To adjust the volume of music during playback or audio testing, operate the volume lever or the adjust zoom buttons.
Changing the playback setting 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.
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.
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When you stop deleting halfway Touch [CANCEL] or press the MENU button while deleting. ≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is cancelled cannot be restored. To complete editing Press the MENU button. ≥...
Dividing a scene to partially delete To delete an unnecessary portion of a scene, first divide the scene and then delete the unnecessary portion. ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon to select desired media to divide a scene. (l 34) Select the menu.
Deleting personal information Deletes face recognition information from scenes in which faces were recognised. ≥ Change the mode to Select the menu. : [VIDEO SETUP] # [DELETE PERSONAL INFO] MENU Touch the desired scenes to be deleted personal information. appears at scenes for which faces were recognised. Touch one of the scenes at which ≥...
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.) ¬...
Advanced Relay scene combining Editing [HDC-TM60] You can combine the relayed scene (l 57) 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 ≥...
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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.
≥ 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 92) ≥ 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.
TV for cable, AV multi cable. 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.
Connecting with the AV multi cable AV multi connector output setting can be changed. : [SETUP] # [AV MULTI] # desired setting MENU [COMPONENT]: When connecting to the component terminal [AV OUT]: When connecting to the video terminal Changing the component output setting : [SETUP] # [COMPONENT OUT] # desired setting MENU [576i]:...
(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.)
≥ 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 Copying between SD card and With this unit/other Built-in Memory/HDD products [HDC-TM60/HDC-HS60] 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 43) 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 indication appears on 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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≥ The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. (l 102) ≥ 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. ≥...
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 98) ∫ 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 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.
With a PC What you can do with a 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 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...
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.) ≥...
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Free hard disk Ultra DMA — 100 or more drive space 450 MB or more (for installing the software) ≥ When writing to a DVD/BD/SD, more than double the amount of free space as the disc being created is necessary. Sound DirectSound Support Interface...
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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].
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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 2.0 Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require.
≥ 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 VQT2N35...
Device ∫ 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. ≥ When connecting this unit to a PC for the first time, make sure to connect this unit to the PC with the power of this unit turned on.
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]. The following data will be recorded. We recommend using HD Writer AE 2.0 1 Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG to copy motion picture data.
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 If using Mac 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...
Others Indications Indications only Built-in memory recording only possible status ∫ Recording indications HDD recording possible status Motion picture recording mode (White) Card recording possible status 0h00m00s 1h30m R 1h20m 1920 (Green) Recognising the card PRE-REC 1/100 ¥/; (Red) Recording OPEN ;...
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Relay recording (l 57) Video light (l 48) Number of recording pixels for still pictures (l 31, 65, 67, 74) Picture adjustment (l 64) The picture size is not displayed for still High-speed burst shooting pictures recorded with other products that (l 67) have different picture sizes from the sizes shown above.
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∫ Playback indications ∫ Indication of connection to other devices /7/8/D/E/ 1/;/5/ ;1/2; Accessing the card (l 114) Display during playback (l 34, 73) Accessing the built-in memory (l 114) Operation icon is displayed/not displayed. Accessing the HDD (l 114) (l 34) ∫...
≥ 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.
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 recognised properly. Connect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable again and insert a disc to copy the data. (l 97) About recovery If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear and a repair is performed.
Others Troubleshooting Problem Check points This unit cannot be ≥ Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently turned on. charged. (l 17) ≥ In cold places, the battery using time becomes This unit does not stay shorter. on long enough. ≥...
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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.
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Problem Check points Colour balance of ≥ In a place with multiple light sources, such as a images is strange gymnasium or a hall, set the white balance setting to when recording in a (Indoor mode2). If you cannot record clearly place such as a with the (Indoor mode2), set it to...
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Problem Check points Colour or brightness of ≥ Colour or brightness of the image may change, or the image changes, or you may see horizontal bars in the image when the you may see horizontal object is recorded under fluorescent light, mercury bars in the image.
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Problem Check points VIERA Link does not [Setting on this unit] work. ≥ Connect with a HDMI mini cable (optional). (l 93) ≥ Press the MENU button, then touch [SETUP] # [VIERA Link] # [ON]. (l 93) ≥ Turn the power to the unit off and then back on again.
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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 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.
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≥ 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 When disposing of or giving away this case that private data is divulged.
Prepare spare batteries when going out About the battery for recording. ≥ Prepare batteries appropriate to 3 to 4 The battery used in this unit is a times the period you are planning to rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is record for. Cold places such as a ski resort susceptible to humidity and temperature and can shorten the period which you can the effect increases the more the...
Flashing with approx. 0.5 second period About the AC adaptor (off for approx. 0.25 second, on for approx. 0.25 second): ≥ If the temperature of the battery is ≥ The battery is not charged. Remove the extremely high or extremely low, charging battery from the unit, and try charging may take time or the battery may not be again.
About the SD card LCD monitor When disposing of or giving away the SD ≥ When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it card, note that: with a soft cloth such as eye glass cleaner. ≥ Formatting and deletion of this unit or ≥...
≥ When a cold room has been warmed up It should be noted before use that quickly. Panasonic does not accept any ≥ When cool wind from an air conditioner is responsibility for direct or indirect directly blown onto this unit.
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. Battery charger (VW-BC10E) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBK180) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBK360) HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30) Video DC light (VW-LDC103E) Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E) Shoe adaptor (VW-SK12E)
AVC ≥ “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer Sony Corporation. engaged in a personal and non-commercial ≥...
Others Recording modes/approximate recordable time ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. Recording mode Picture size 1920k1080 1920k1080 1920k1080 1920k1080 4 GB 30 min 40 min 1 h 30 min 8 GB 1 h 20 min 3 h 20 min 16 GB 2 h 40 min...
Others Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 3.6 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording: Charging: 4.4 W 7.7 W 4.4 W 7.7 W 4.7 W 7.7 W Signal system 1080/50i Recording format...
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White balance Auto tracking white balance system adjustment Standard illumination 1,400 lx Minimum required Approx. 4 lx (1/25 in low light mode) illumination Approx. 1 lx with the colour night view function AV multi connector AV video output level: video output level 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h, PAL system Component video output level: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h...
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Mass in operation Approx. 299 [with battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)] Approx. 300 [with battery (supplied)] Approx. 369 [with battery (supplied)] Operating temperature 0 oC to 40 oC Operating humidity 10% to 80% Battery operation time See page 18 Motion pictures Recording SD card...
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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 16 GB memory 120 GB...