Panasonic HDC-TM700P Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
High Definition Video Camera
Model
.o.HDC-TM 700 P/PC
HDC-HS700P/PC
Before
connecting,
operating
or adjusting
this product,
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read the instructions
completely.
Spanish
Quick Use Guide is included.
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  • Page 1 Pa.aso.ic _ Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera .o.HDC-TM 700 P/PC Model HDC-HS700P/PC Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guia para r&pida consulta en espaSol esta incluida. DOLBY LEICA AVCH_ DIGITAL...
  • Page 2 Date of Purchase Things You Should Know Dealer Purchased From Thank you for choosing Panasonic! Dealer Address You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products Dealer Phone No. the market today. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you and your family Model No.
  • Page 3 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: HDC-TM70OP/HDC-HS70OP Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation...
  • Page 4 Batteries 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.
  • Page 5 _== U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION: A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product _.,}_ you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery. <For USA-California only> This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate...
  • Page 6 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. Read these instructions. 11 ) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
  • Page 7 Precautions USE & LOCATION will not subject it to unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). Your camera contains a sensitive pick-up device which could be damaged • TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your improper handling or storage. camera and power supply should not be exposed...
  • Page 8 • Indemnity about recorded record, and play back data. Do not expose content the unit to vibrations or shock, and do not Panasonic does not accept turn off the power during recording responsibility for damages directly playback. indirectly...
  • Page 9 unit may s top t he recording orplayback operation inorder toprotect the HDD. These operating instructions are designed • HDD a ccess lamp [ACCESS HDD] (-)21) for use with models IHDC=TM700) illuminates while t he HDD i sbeing _[_. Pictures may be slightly accessed (initialization,...
  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Contents Accessories ..........Setup Quick Guide ..........Using the menu screen ..... Using the quick menu ....Using the Setup Menu ....Before using Using with the remote control ......... Parts identification Operation of direction buttons/ handling ........QK button ........[HDC-TM700] .......
  • Page 11 Playing back motion pictures/ still pictures by date ..... Face Highlight Playback/ Before using Highlight Playback/ What you can do with a PC ..117 intelligent Scene Selection ... 91 End User License Agreement ..119 Changing the playback settings Operating environment ...
  • Page 12 Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Product numbers correct as of Feb. 2010. These may be subject to change. Battery pack CD-ROM VW-VBG130 _\_, ° _"__ Software AC adaptor VSK0697 AC cable K2CA2CA00025 DC cable K2GJYDC00004 Remote control (Built-in battery) N2QAEC000024...
  • Page 13: Quick Guide

    Quick Guide • Charging the battery Open the LCD monitor. • Check that the access lamp has gone off. Open the SD card/terminal cover and Charging lamp insert (remove) the SD card into (from) [CHARGE] the card slot. • Face the label side Q in the direction shown in the illustration and press it...
  • Page 14: Recording Motion Pictures

    To turn off the power • Language selection Press the MENU button, then touch [SETUP] [LANGUAGE]. Touch [English]. • Selecting a media to record The status indicator goes off. Change the mode to _ Select the menu. • Selecting a mode : [MEDIA SELECT] Operate...
  • Page 15 Select the playback operation • Recording still pictures touching the operation icon, Change the mode to O • Open the LCD monitor or extend viewfinder. Press the button fully to take the picture. Operation icon (Motion picture playback) • /11: Playback/Pause 4<1: Rewind...
  • Page 16 (-_ 23) DC input terminal [DC IN] (-_ 26) • Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VW-AD21 PP-K; optional). HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (-_ 101,105) USB terminal (-_ 110, 125) AV multi connector (-> 101,116) •...
  • Page 17 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (-_ 31) • It can open up to 9OL 29 30 • It can rotate up to 180 ° O towards the lens or 90 ° O towards the viewfinder. Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor...
  • Page 18 Shoe adaptor mount (-) 157) Shoe adaptor cover (-) 157) Shoe adaptor release lever [SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE] (,-) 157) Photoshot button ] (-) 37) Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode) (-) 55) 35 36 37 Thumbnail display switch...
  • Page 19 (-) 23) 78910 DC input terminal [DC IN] (-) 26) • Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VW-AD21PP-K; optional). HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (-) 101, 105) USB terminal [,_] (-) 110, 125) AV multi connector (-) 101,116) •...
  • Page 20: Menu

    LCD monitor (Touch screen) (-_ 31) • It can open up to 9OL 27 28 29 30 31 • It can rotate up to 180 ° O towards the lens or 90 ° Q towards the viewfinder. Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright...
  • Page 21 Photoshot button ] (-) 37) 33 34 35 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode) (-) 55) Thumbnail display switch / O_ ]/ Volume lever [-VOL-t-] (In Playback Mode) (-) 43) HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] Status indicator...
  • Page 22 To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery...
  • Page 23 • We recommend using Panasonic batteries (-) 12, 24, 25, 155). • 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...
  • Page 24: Charging And Recording

    • Charging/Recording time • Temperature: 25 °C (77 '_F)/humidity: 60% 1 h 35 min 55 min 1080/60p Supplied battery! 2 h 35 min VW.VBG! 30 (optional) HA, HG, 1 h 40 min [7.2 Vt1250 mAh] HX, HE 1 h 50 min 1080/60p VW.VBG260 (optional)
  • Page 25: Zoom

    1 h 25 min 1080/60p 55 min HA, HG, supplied batteiyl 1 h 30 min HX, HE VW.VBG'i 30 (optional) 2 h 35 min [7.2 V /!250 mAh] 1080/6Op, 1 h 30 min HA, HG 55 min 1 h 35 min HX, HE 2 h 50 min 1080/60p...
  • Page 26: With This Unit

    _1 will flash. • 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...
  • Page 27: Recording To A Card

    Recording to a card 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...
  • Page 28 When using anSD card n ot from Panasonic, orone previously used onother equipment, for t he first time o n this u nit, format the SD card. (-)51 )When the SD card i sformatted, ofthe recorded data i sdeleted. Once the data i sdeleted, itcannot be restored.
  • Page 29: Turning The Unit On/Off

    Turning the unit on/off You can turn the power on and off using the power button, the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. Press the power button to turn on the power To turn off the power Hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off.
  • Page 30 Selecting a mode Change the mode to recording or playback. Operate the mode dial to change the mode to _ or _. • Align with the status indicator Motion Picture Recording Mode (-> 35) Still Picture Recording Mode (-> 37) Playback Mode (->...
  • Page 31: Adjusting Lob Monitor/ Viewfinder

    Adjusting LCD monitor/ viewfinder • Adjusting the field of view You can operate by directly touching 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 32: Setting Date And Time

    Setting date and time 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. 4_ Change the mode •...
  • Page 33: Before Recording

    Before recording • Basic camera positioning Hold the unit with both hands. Put your hand through the grip belt. It is convenient to use the Sub-recording Start/Stop button O when holding the unit at waist level. • When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding...
  • Page 34: Selecting A Media To Record

    Selecting a media to record The card, built-in memory, and HDD media can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures. Change the mode to _ or O • Select the menu. : [MEDIA SELECT] Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures. IHDC-TM700T [VlDEO/SD CARD]...
  • Page 35: Recording Motion

    Recording motion pictures Change the mode to _ Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. When you begin recording, changes to O. Press the recording start/stop button again to pause • Align with the status indicator recording.
  • Page 36: Picture Recording Mode

    • Screen indications in the Motion Picture Recording Mode Recording mode Remaining time left for recording (When the remaining time is less than 1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes red.) Recording time elapsed Each time the unit is put into recording pause, the counter display will be reset...
  • Page 37: Recording Still Pictures

    Recording still pictures Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. 1 Change the mode to O. f_/(_ Press the O button halfway. (For Auto focus only) O _-_ °&. Press the O button fully_ • Align with the status indicator Focus indication: Focus indication...
  • Page 38: Manual Focus

    • About the screen indications in • About the focusing area Still Picture Recording When there is a contrasting object ahead behind the subject in the focus area, the subject may not be focused. If so, move the contrasting object out of the focus area. •...
  • Page 39: [] Intelligent Auto

    Intelligent Auto Mode vIDL_JLp_ 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 82 for details about Manual Mode.
  • Page 40: Intelligent Auto Mode

    • Optical Image Stabilizer function (-) 56) is set to Active Mode/ON in all modes. • Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions, such as when faces are of certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used.
  • Page 41: Playback

    Motion picture/Still picture playback • Align with the status indicator Change the mode to []. Touch the play mode select icon O. Touch the desired media to be played back motion pictures or still pictures. IHDC-TM7001 [VlDEO/SD CARD] [VIDEO/Built-inMernoryJ [PICTURE/SD CARD] [PICTU RE/Built-inMemory] [VlDEO/SD...
  • Page 42: Playback

    Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. Operation icon • Touch to display/not-display the operation icon. Motion picture playback Still picture playback l_/l I: 1_/I I: Playback/Pause Slide show (playback of the still "<4: Rewind playback pictures in numerical order) 1_1_: Fast forward...
  • Page 43: Frame Index

    • Change the thumbnail display Speaker/Headphone volume • adjustment While the thumbnail is displayed, thumbnail display changes in the following Operate the volume lever or the adjust zoom order if the zoom lever or adjust zoom buttons to adjust the speaker/headphone buttons are operated to Q,...
  • Page 44: The Menu Screen

    Using the menu screen Press the MENU button. Touch the desired item to enter the setting. Touch the top menu O. Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to exit the menu Touch the submenu O. setting. • About _ guide display After touching touching...
  • Page 45: Using The Quick Menu

    This allows quick setting of some of the menus. Press the Q.MENU button. The following menus can be set. Touch the desired menu. • The items displayed differ depending the position of the mode dial or settings. [REC MODE] -). 66 [TIME LAPSE -') 67 REC]...
  • Page 46: The Setup Menu

    Using the Setup Menu • The items displayed differ depending on the position or settings of the mode dial. Select menu, : [SETUP] _ desired setting The screen indications are selected [OFF] [ON] shown in the illustration. • It is possible to set from the quick menu.
  • Page 47 • When the home region is set for the first time, the screen for selecting home/travel destination appears after setting the home region successively. If the home region has already been set once, execute the menu operation for Step 1. (Only when setting the region of your...
  • Page 48 This u nit isput i nto recording pause approx. 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor isreopened orthe viewfinder isextended. • When in Quick start standby mode about 80% of the power used in Recording pause mode is being consumed, so the recording time will be reduced.
  • Page 49 The r ecording lamp lights upduring recording and f lashes when the unit receives asignal from the remote control or when the Self-timer iscounting down. When this isset t o[OFF], it does n ot light during recording. Touch screen operation, starting and s topping ofrecording and power on/off can be...
  • Page 50 Itadjusts the brightness ofthe viewfinder. • These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. Extend the viewfinder open the LCD monitor. Touch [EVF SET]. • The viewfinder turns on. Touch [_/[_ to adjust setting. • Adjust while checking the picture in the viewfinder.
  • Page 51 Please be aware that ifamedium isformatted, then a ll t he data r ecorded on the medium will be erased and c annot berestored. Back up important data o n aPC, DVD disc e tc. (_ 109, 117) Touch [FORMAT MEDIA].
  • Page 52 This i tem isused tostart the unit demonstration. (Only when the mode isatthe_ or O position) If[DEMO MODE] isswitched to[ON] when there i sno SD card i nserted and w hile this unit is connected tothe AC adaptor, the demonstration automatically starts.
  • Page 53: Setup

    Using with the remote control Select the menu. 10 Menu button [MENU] 11 OK button [OK] : [SETUP]_ * means that these buttons function in the [REMOTE CONTROL] _ [ON] same manner as the corresponding buttons on the unit. Remove the insulation sheet O before using. Replacing a button-type battery While pressing...
  • Page 54: Qk Button

    Dispose of used batteries according the manufacturer's instructions. Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. CR2025 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Caution: Battery may explode if mistreated. • Selected item will become yellow.
  • Page 55: In/Out Function

    Zoom in/out function The maximum optical zoom ratio is 12x. The default setting of the [ZOOM MODE] is [i.Zoom 18x]. It can be extended to a maximum of 18x during Motion Picture Recording Mode. (-) 66) 4_ Change the mode --VOL Zoom lever/Adjust zoom buttons T side:...
  • Page 56: Function

    Optical Image Stabilizer Function Optical Image Stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as much. 4_ Change the mode Optical image stabilizer button O.I.S. Pressing the button changes the Optical image stabilizer setting. (Motion Picture Recording Mode) ((_)) (Still Picture Recording...
  • Page 57: Tracking

    AF/AE tracking vIDL_J_ 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) 4_ Change the mode 1 Touch •...
  • Page 58: Recording

    1080/60p recording This is a 1080/60p (1920x 1080/60 progressive) recording mode that can record in maximum quality*. * This means the highest quality for this unit, 4> Change the mode 1080/60p butto n To set to 1080/60p recording mode, press and ho!d the button unti! 11080/60pi is displaYed I ! To return to normal...
  • Page 59: Functions Of Icons

    Recording functions of operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. 4_ Change the mode 1 Touch to display (e.g. Backlightcompensation) operation icons on the screen. Select an operation icon. • Touch •...
  • Page 60 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 canceled when the recording stops. • To select the color for Fade in/out (Fade out) : [RECORD SETUP] _ [FADE COLOR] [WHITE] or [BLACK]...
  • Page 61 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. t_l (ON) _ (Face Recognition) --> OFF The unit records a still picture on detecting a smiling face.
  • Page 62 • If the { indication etc. flashes when the • The available range of the flash is approx. 1 m button is pressed halfway, the flash to 2.5 m (3.3 feet to 8.2 feet) in dark places. is not activated. •...
  • Page 63 Soft Skin mode This makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive appearance. This is more effective if you record a person closely from the torso • If the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color, they will also be smoothed.
  • Page 64 Color Night Rec This function allows you to record color images in very low light situations. (Minimum required illumination: approx. 1 Ix) • Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed. • If set in a bright place, the screen may become washed out for a while.
  • Page 65: Functions Of

    Recording functions of menus [SCENE MODE] [=_=_=_ When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. • Change the mode or O. : [RECORD SETUP] [SCENE MODE] _ desired setting [OFF]: Cancel the setting Sports: To make fast moving scenes...
  • Page 66 • (Fireworks) • (Night scenery/Night portrait) The s hutter speed is1/30. The shutter speed is 1/2 or more in Still Image may get w ashed out when Picture Recording Mode. recorded in bright surroundings. Using a tripod is recommended. • (Night portrait) The flash is set to [ON].
  • Page 67 [TIME LAPSE REC] A scene that moves slowly for long period of time is recorded frame by frame with an interval, and is recorded as a short time motion picture. A frame is recorded with a set recording interval. 30 frames will make up motion picture of 1 second.
  • Page 68 Itispossible tocontinuously record motion picture toan SD card w hen there isno space available inthe built-in memory. (It a llows you torecord only t oSD card f rom built-in memory.) • Change the mode : [RECORD SETUP] [RELAY REC] _ [ON] •...
  • Page 69 • 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 guide. • Take a picture of the persons face from the front, ensuring that their hair does not hide the outline their face, their eyes or their eyebrows.
  • Page 70 • Changing the information of a registered person Select the menu. [RECORD SETUP] [FACE RECOG.] [SET] _ [EDIT] Touch the desired item to enter the setting. • Up to 3 face shots can be registered. To additionally register or to change/delete the registered face shots, touch the face shot.
  • Page 71 [NAME DISPLAY] When a registered person is detected by face recognition during recording, the name registered for that person is displayed. • Change the mode : [RECORD SETUP] [NAME DISPLAY] _ desired number [0FF]111]112]113] • Displayed name will disappear after a while. •...
  • Page 72 [AUTO SLOW SHTR] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. • Change the mode • Switch to Manual Mode. (-_ 82) : [RECORD SETUP] [AUTO SLOW SHTR] [ON] • The shutter speed is set to 1/30 or more depending on the surrounding brightness, •...
  • Page 73 [WIND NOISE CANCELER] This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining realism. • Change the mode _!_ • • Switch to Manual Mode. (-) 82) : [RECORD SETUP] [WIND NOISE CANCELER] [ON] • When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, [WIND NOISE CANCELER]...
  • Page 74 [MIC LEVEL] When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones and the external microphone terminal can be adjusted. • Change the mode • Switch to Manual Mode. (-> 82) Select menu. : [RECORD SETUP] [MIC LEVEL] desired setting [AUTO]: AGC is activatedi and the recording level is adjusted...
  • Page 75 [BASS SE_ING] Change the lower setting of the built-in microphone according to your choice. • Change the mode • Switch to Manual Mode. (-) 82) : [RECORD SETUP] [BASS SETTING] desired setting [0dB]![+3d B]![+6d B]/[LOWCUT] • Normally set to [0dB]. •...
  • Page 76 [ZEBRA] Parts where white saturation (color saturation) is likely to occur (extremely brightly lit or shiny parts) are displayed with diagonal lines (zebra pattern). • Change the mode or O. • Switch to Manual Mode. (-) 82) : [RECORD SETUP] [ZEBRA] _ [ON] •...
  • Page 77 [HISTOGRAM] A graph with brightness as horizontal axis and number of pixels at that brightness as vertical axis is displayed. It is possible to determine the exposure of the whole image by looking the distribution in the graph. Adjust the brightness using [IRIS].
  • Page 78 [PICTURE SIZE] The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing. • Change the mode • : [PICTURE] [PICTURE SIZE] _ desired setting • It is possible to set from the quick menu. (-_ 45) •...
  • Page 79 [QUALITY] Selecting the picture quality. • Change the mode : [PICTURE] [QUALITY] desired setting l|--- : Still pictures with ahigh picture qua!ity are recorded. ===: Priority is given to the number of still pictures recorded: Still pictures are recorded in normal picture quality.
  • Page 80 [HI-SPEED BURST] Recording is done continuously at the rate of 60 still pictures per second. Use this function to record an object with fast movement. • Change the mode • Select the menu. (Only when [Record] is selected in step 3) Touch [REC ALL]...
  • Page 81 Illuminating the subject makes iteasier for t he camera tofocus when r ecording inlow light conditions that make focusing difficult. • Change the mode to • • Switch to Manual Mode. (-> 82) : [PICTURE] [AF ASSIST LAMP] _ [AUTO] •...
  • Page 82: Manually By Setting Balance, Shutter Speed Or Iris Adjustment

    Recording manually by setting white balance,shutter speed or iris adjustment The operation sequence differs for the LCD monitor and viewfinder. 4_ Change the mode Press the iNMANUAL button or CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to Manual Mode, • appears on the screen. CAMERA It'/MANUAL FUNCTtON...
  • Page 83: White Balance

    Automatic white balance function may n ot reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes orlighting conditions. Ifso, y ou can adjust the white balance manually. • Press the iA/MANUAL button or CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to Manual Mode. (-) 82) •...
  • Page 84: Shutter Speed/Iris

    vIDLAE_JI PHOTO Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Iris: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. • Press the iA/MANUAL button or CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to Manual Mode. (-_ 82) • For how to perform the settings when using...
  • Page 85: With Manual Focus

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