Page 1 Panasoni¢ Owner's Manual High Definition Video Camera _oee,.o.HDC-SD4OP/PC HDC-TM4OP/PC HDC-TM41 P/PC JJJJJJJJ Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. I"I"I DOLBY AVCHD STEREO[REATOR H ml _'_ L, iFIK VQT3J95...
Page 2: Accessories
Date of Purchase Things You Should Dealer Purchased From Know 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-SD40P/HDC-TM4OP/HDC-TM41P 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 AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. • In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. • When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A.
Page 5 CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. • Product Identification Marking Product Location High Definition Video Camera Battery holder AC adaptor Bottom...
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 • STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA ... Store and handle your camera in a manner that will not subject it to unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). • TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your Your camera contains a sensitive pick-up camera...
Page 8 • Indemnity about recorded Insert and remove the USB cable content Expose the unit to vibrations or shock Panasonic does not accept • About disposing of or giving away this unit. responsibility for damages directly 109) indirectly due to any type of problems that •...
Page 9 • For the purposes of this owner's manual • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred as the "SD card". • Functions that can be used for motion picture recording/motion picture playback indicated by _ in this owner's manual.
Page 10: Table Of Contents
Contents Accessories ..........Quick Guide ..........Advanced (Recording) Zoom in/out function ......Preparation Optical image stabilizer function ..48 Recording with the video light ....Parts identification and handling ..17 Recording functions of operation Power supply ........... icons ............Inserting/removing the battery ...
Page 11 Copy/Dubbing Copying from Built-in Memory to SD card [H DC-TM40/H DC-TM41] ....Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video devices, etc ....With a PC What you can do with a PC ....End User License Agreement ... Operating environment ......
Page 12 Check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out ofreach ofchildren toprevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as ofJan. 2011. These may b esubject tochange. Battery pack VW-VBK180 AC adaptor VSK0711 AC cable K2CA2CA00025 AV multi cable K1 H Y12YY0008 USB cable K1 H A05AD0007 CD-ROM...
Page 13: Inserting/Removing
• Inserting the battery • Inserting/removing an SD card Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure. Insert the battery until it clicks and locks. • Charging the battery Access lamp [ACCESS] DC input terminal •...
Page 14: Turning The Unit On/Off
• Turning the unit on/off • Selecting a mode Turning the unit on and off with the Operate the mode switch to change power button mode to Press the power button to turn on the unit. Recording Mode (-_ 31) The status indicator lights on.
Page 15: Selecting A Media To Record [Hdc-Tm40/Hdc-Tm41]
• Selecting a media to record • Recording still pictures [HDC-TM40/H DC-TM41] Change the mode to Open the LCD monitor. Change the mode to roll • Press the button to take the Select the menu. picture. MENU _:__,: [MEDIA SELECT] Select the media to record motion pictures...
Page 16 4) Select the scene orthe still picture tobe played back using , L/V/4/I_, then press the ENTER button. is displayed when [AVCHD] AVCHD_ selected or _ is displayed when [iFrame] is selected in step 3. • When you select [_/_and press the ENTER button, the next (previous)
Page 17 Preparation Power button [_/J] (-) 26) Delete/Video light button [ _/LIGHT] (-_ 48, 69) Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (-) 34, 59) Optical image stabilizer button [ ((_))O.l.S.] (-_ 48) Recording start/stop button (-_ 31) Battery holder (-) 20) HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (-_ 74, 78)
Page 18 Menu button [MENU] (-) 39) LCD monitor (-) 29) • It can open up to 9OL • It can rotate up to 180 ° O towards the lens or 90 ° Q towards the opposite direction. Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor...
Page 19 Tripod receptacle • If you attach a tripod which has a 5.5 mm (0.22 ") screw or larger, it may damage this unit. Battery release lever [BATT] (-> 20) Photoshot button ] (-> 33) 252627 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Recording Mode) (->...
Page 20: The Battery
The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee...
Page 21 • If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 111. • We recommend using Panasonic batteries (-) 12, 22, 120). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
Page 22: Time
Charging and recording time • Charging/Recording time • Temperature: 25 °C (77 '_F)/humidity: 60%RH (When using AC adaptor) [HA], [HG], Supplied battery! 15min 1 h 10 min [HX] 2 h 25 min VW.VBK180 (optional) [3.6 V/1790 mAh] 2h40min 1 h25min [iFrame] 4 h 30 min 2 h 20 min...
Page 23 • 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...
Page 24 Preparation The u nit can record still pictures ormotion pictures toan SD card o r built-in memory. record toan SD card, read the following. This u nit (an SDXC compatible device) iscompatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards.
Page 25 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. (-) 44) When the SD card is formatted, of the recorded data is deleted.
Page 26 Preparation You c an turn t he unit on and off u sing the power button orby opening and closing the LCD monitor. A clicking sound is heard when the unit is shaken. • This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a defect.
Page 27 Change the mode torecording or playback, Operate the mode switch to change the mode to _ or []. Recording Mode (-> 31) Playback Mode (-> 36, 63) VQT3J95...
Page 28 Pre_ara+ion When the unit i sturned on for t he first time, amessage asking you toset t he date a nd t ime will a ppear. Select [YES] and perform steps 2to3below toset t he date a nd t ime. 4_ Change the mode t o _ Select the menu.
Page 29 Basic • Basic camera positioning Hold the unit with both hands. Put your hand through the grip belt. • When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object. • When you are outdoors, record pictures...
Page 30 Basic The card and built-in memory can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures. Change the mode to _ Select the menu. (-3, 39) MENU (_;,'_."[MEDIA SELECT] Select the media for recording the motion pictures and the media for recording the still pictures using &/1'/<l/l_, and press the ENTER button.
Page 31 Basic • Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. (-) 17) Change the mode to _ open the LCD monitor. Press the recording start/ stop button to start recording. When you begin recording, changes to 0. Press the recording start/ stop button again to pause recording.
Page 32 • There are 2 recording formats that can be used with this unit: AVCHD that records high-definition motion pictures and iFrame that records motion pictures suitable playback and editing on Mac (iMovie'11). To change the recording format, change the recording mode.
Page 33 Basic Still picture recorded with size o f_(1920x 1080) and an aspect ratio o f16:9. • Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. (-_ 17) Change the mode to open the LCD monitor. Press the O button. & •...
Page 34: Manual
Basic The f ollowing modes (appropriate for t he condition) are set j ust by pointing the unit towhat you want torecord. _/MANUAL Intelligent auto!Manua! button Press this button to switch Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode. • Please refer to page 59 for details about Manua! Mode, Portrait...
Page 35 • 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 automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness.
Page 36 Basic Change the mode to [_. ENTER (,® Select the play mode select icon O using AI,I<I '\®S press the ENTER button, Select the [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back, then press the ENTER button. Select the [MEDIA] and [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back, then press the ENTER button.
Page 37 Select the operation icon using &/1'/<l/l_. Operation icon • Press the ENTER button to display (/not-display) the operation icon. Motion picture playback Still picture playback 1_/11: 1_/I I: Playback/Pause Slide show (playback of the still <<: Rewind playback pictures in numerical order) 1_1_: Fast forward...
Page 38 Motion picture compatibility • This unit is based on AVCHD formatiMPEG-4 AVC file format, • Video signal for the AVCHD that can be played back with this unit is 1920x t080/60i. • Video signal for the iFrame that car be played back with this unit is 960x540, 30p.
Page 39 Basic MENU ENTER To get back to the previous screen Press the MENU button. MENU Press _1of the cursor button. Select the top menu O using To exit the menu screen Press the MENU button. &IT and press • or press the ENTER button.
Page 40 Basic • The items displayed differ depending on the position or settings of the mode switch. Select the menu. • [SETUP] desired setting MENU The screen display can be changed to [OFF] (a portion of information displayed) or [ON] (all information displayed).
Page 41 5 (Only when setting the region ofyour travel destination) Select your t ravel destination using 4/1_ and press t he i!_ili!i!i!i ENTER ENTER button. • Press • toset d aylight saving time. appears and the summer The local time at the selected travel time setting is turned...
Page 42 This u nit isput i nto recording pause approx. 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor isreopened. • When inQuick start standby mode about 60% ofthe power used i nRecording pause mode is being consumed, so the recording time will be reduced. Quick start will not work if there is no SD card inserted.
Page 43 This m akes iteasier toview the LCD monitor inbright places including outdoors. • These settings will n ot affect the images actually recorded. (Makes even bnghter)/r_ " (Makes brighter)/0_ " (Normal)/_ (Reduces brightness) • When the AC adaptor is in use, the LCD monitor is set to F__ automatically.
Page 44 Set to[YES] for c hanging the menu settings back tothe default condition. (Only when the mode isatthe_ position) • Settings for [MEDIA SELECT]*, [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed. * For users who have _, this menu is not displayed. Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded...
Page 45 The u sed space and r emaining recordable time o fthe SD card c an be checked. • When the mode switch is set to _, remaining recordable time for the selected recording mode is displayed. • Press the MENU button to close the indication.
Page 46 This i tem isused tostart the unit demonstration. (Only when the mode isatthe_ position) If[DEMO MODE] isswitched to[ON] and you press the MENU button when there isno SD card i nserted and w hile this unit i sconnected tothe AC adaptor, the demonstration automatically starts.
Page 47 AdVanced(ReCording) <> Change the mode Zoom lever T side: Close-up recording (zoom W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) • The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved. • Maximum zoom magnification can be set with [D.ZOOM]. (-) 54) •...
Page 48 AdVanced(Recording) Optical image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as much. 4_ Change the mode t o _ _(_)) O.l.S. Optical image stabilizer button Press the button to turn optical image stabilizer on/off (On) --> setting canceled •...
Page 49 Select the operation icons toadd d ifferent effects tothe images tobe recorded. 4_ Change the mode t o _ Press the ENTER button to (e.g. Backlightcompensation) display the operation icons on Select an operation icon. the screen. ENTER • Select the operation icon again to cancel the function.
Page 50 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) M_NU : [RECORD...
Page 51 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. 50 cm (20"). • if you set the tele macro function when the zoom is set to less than 16.8×,...
Page 52 Intelligent contrast control This brightens parts that are in shadow and difficult to see and suppresses white saturation in bright parts at the same time. Both bright and dark parts can be recorded clearly, • If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.
Page 53 • Change the mode to [SCENE MODE] [=_=b=] When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. : [RECORD SETUP] [SCENE MODE] desired setting MENU [OFF]: Cancel the setting To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback Sports:...
Page 54 [D.ZOOM] Set the maximum zoom ratio. : [RECORD SETUP] [D.ZOOM] desired setting MENU [OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 16.8x) [50x]: Digital zoom (Up to 50×) [1200x]: Digital zoom (Up to 1200x) [1500x]: Digital zoom (Up to 1500×) • The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded,...
Page 55 [FACE FRAMING] [V]EE_] Detected faces appear with frames. MENU _-_ : [RECORD SETUP] [FACE FRAMING] desired setting Cancel the setting, [PRIMARY]; Only the prioritized face framing is d splayed: [ALL]: All face detection framings are displayed: • Up to 15 frames are indicated.
Page 56 [AUTO SLOW SH'I'R] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. • Switch to Manual Mode. (-) 59) MENU ."[RECORD SETUP] [AUTO SLOW SHTR] _ [ON] • The shutter speed is set to 1/30 or more depending on the surrounding brightness.
Page 57 [MIC LEVEL] [=VT6=E=O] When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted. • Switch to Manual Mode. (-> 59) Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] [MIC LEVEL] desired setting MENU [AUTO]i AGC is activated; and the recording level is adjusted automatical!y, [SET-I-_]:...
Page 58 [SELF TIMER] This is for recording still pictures using the timer. _-_ : [PICTURE] [SELF TIMER] desired setting MENU [2 sECONDS]: Records after 2 seconds • When the O button is pressed, a still picture is recorded after the _)10 or _;)2 display flashes for the time which has been set.
Page 59: Iris Adjustment Recording
Change the mode Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. • appears on the screen. I_/MANUAL White balance SHTR_ Manual shutter speed (-) 61 ) IRIz iris adjustment (-) 61) Focus (-) 62) • Press the ENTER button to display/not-display the manual icon.
Page 60 Auto white balance adjustment ..Sunny mode: Outdoors under a clear sky Cloudy mode: Outdoors under cloudy "*_1 Indoor mode 1: Incandescent light, video lights like in the studio, etc. "*,_'2 Indoor mode 2: Color fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps in gymnasiums etc.
Page 61 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. (-_ 59) 1 Select [SHTR] or [IRIS] using the cursor button. Press _1/1_ to adjust settings.
Page 62 Recording with Manual focus If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus. • Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (-> 59) Press • to switch the manual icon. Select [MF] using the cursor button to change to manual focus. •...
Page 63: Advanced
Advanced(PlaYback) Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 36. During Playback Press • of the cursor button during playback to fast forward. Fast forward/ (Press • to rewind.) rewind playback • Normal playback is restored when you...
Page 64: Still Picture From Motion Picture
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 created will differ depending on the recording mode of the recorded motion picture.
Page 65: Playback
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, appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped scene.
Page 66 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. Select the date select icon ENTER pressUSing thethe cursorENTERbutton,button.then '{@_,}:_ '" Date select icon Select the playback date, then press the ENTER button. The scenes or the still pictures recorded...
Page 67 Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show Select _ using the cursor button, /' ENTER then press the ENTER button. Select the desired item and press the ENTER button. [DATE SETUP]: Select the date to be played back, [SLIDE INTERVAL]:...
Page 68 Select [START] and press the ENTER button. Select the playback operation. (_ 36) • When the playback is finished or stopped, the screen to select [REPLAY], [SELECTAGAIN] or [EXIT] is displayed. Select the desired item and press the ENTER button. •...
Page 69: By Date
AdVanced (PlaYback) Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. <> Change the mode to @/LIGHT To delete by confirming images being played back Press the _/LIGHT button while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played...
Page 70 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].
Page 71: A Scene (Avchd)
Dividing a scene (AVCHD) It is possible to divide an AVCHD scene. Any unwanted parts in the scene can be deleted after dividing. • Change the mode to , and set [VIDEO/PICTURE] of the play mode selection [AVCHD]. (-_ 36) Select the menu.
Page 72 Dividing a scene to partially delete (iFrame) Divide the iFrame scene, and delete unnecessary parts. This divides the recorded scenes in two and deletes the front half or back half. The scenes that were deleted after division cannot be recovered. •...
Page 73: Scenes/Still Pictures
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 Select the menu. MENU ."[VIDEO SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP] [SCENE PROTECT] Select the scene/still...
Page 74 AdvanCed(PlaYback) Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable Compatible with the terminals. ComPonent terminal Video terminal • Use the AV multi cable (supplied) or HDMI mini cable (optional) and check the output settings. (-_ 77) • HDMI is the interface for digital devices.
Page 75 • Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. • Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). • Do not use any other AV multi cables except the supplied one. • When connecting...
Page 76 TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.) Refer to the following support site for information about Panasonic TVs with an SD card slot for playing back your pictures. http://panasonic.net/ • Scenes recorded in [iFrame] cannot be played back on a TV.
Page 77: With A Hdmi Mini Cable
Connecting with a HDMI mini cable Select the desired method of HDMI output. : [SETUP] [HDMI RESOLUTION] [AUTO]/[1080i]/[480p] MENU • [AUTO] determines the output resolution automatically based on information from the connected If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method...
Page 78: Using Viera Link
[]. Select the menu. [SETUP]. _ [VIERA Link] _ [ON] • If you are not using VIERA Link, set to [OFF]. Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VlERA Link with a HDMI mini cable.
Page 79: Dc-Tm41]
VlERA Link, read the operating instructions for the devices. • Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VlERA Link. Refer to the operating...
Page 80: Copy/Dubbing
cOPY/Dubbing Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied from a built-in memory an SD card inserted in this unit. • Check the used space of the SD card It is possible to check the used space of the SD card by [MEDIA STATUS] (-) 45).
Page 81 When you stop copying halfway Press the MENU button while copying. If you will delete the motion pictures or still pictures after copying is complete, sure to play back the motion pictures or still pictures to check that they have been copied to correctly before...
Page 82 • Check before dubbing Check the equipment used for dubbing. insert the SD card Equipment high-definition picture with SD card quality* directly (-) 83) slot Equipment high-definition picture Connect with supplied with USB quality* USB cable (-) 83) terminal Equipment standard picture quality...
Page 83 I Vl0E0 I_ You can dub using a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definition (AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder. • Depending on the recorders or the media to be copied to, you may not be able to copy in high-definition (AVCHD) picture quality.
Page 84 (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.) • When this unit is connected to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or a DVD recorder using a USB cable while the unit is turned on, power is also supplied...
Page 85 • Dubbing using equipment without an SD card slot or a USB terminal, or using a video device You can dub by connecting an AV multi cable. • Images are dubbed in standard quality. • Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
Page 86: Motion
Witha P C HD Writer LE 1.0 You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu-ray discs, DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer LE 1.0, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM.
Page 87 To write motion picture data recorded with the Panasonic High Definition Video Camera sold previously, use the HD Writer supplied with the unit. • We cannot guarantee operation...
Page 88: Agreement
Software Article 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 or allow any third party, whether...
Page 89: Operation
with aPC • Even ifthe system requirements mentioned inthis owner's manual are fulfilled, some PCs cannot beused. • ACD-ROM drive i snecessary toinstall the supplied software applications. (Acompatible Blu-ray disc/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for w riting toaBlu-ray disc/DVD.) •...
Page 90 Free hard disk Ultra DMA -- 1 O0 or more 450 MB or more (for installing the software) • When writing to a DVD/Blu-ray disc/SD, more than double the amount of free space as the disc being created is necessary. Sound DirectSound Support...
Page 91 • Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) IBM PC/AT compatible Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Windows Vista (32 bit) (SP 1/SP2) Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3) Windows 7/Windows Vista: 1 .O GHz or higher Windows XP: Intel Pentium ][][][450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron 400 MHz or higher...
Page 92 [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].
Page 93 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 LE 1.0 Follow the steps below to uninstall any software...
Page 94 With a PC • Connect this unit tothe PC after the software applications are installed. • Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC. USB cable (supplied) • Insert the plugs as far as they will go. Connect this unit to the AC adaptor. •...
Page 95 • To disconnect USB cable safely Select the _ icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then click [Eject Panasonic Camcorder]. • Depending on your PC's settings, this icon may not be displayed. About the screen indication of the unit •...
Page 96: About The Pc Display
About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognized as an external drive. • Removable disk (Example: CAI,4 SD (F:)) is displayed in [Computer]. We recommend using HD Writer LE 1 .O The following data will be recorded.
Page 97: Reading The Operating Instructions Of
The software cannot be used with the user name for a guest account. (On the PC) Select [Start] --_ [All Programs] --_ [Panasonic] --_ [HD Writer LE 1.0] --_ [HD Writer LE]. • For details on how to use the software...
Page 98 with aPC • HD Writer LE 1.0 is not available for Mac. • iMovie'11 supported. For details about iMovie'11, please contact Apple Inc. • There are some limitations in the functions when iMovie'11 is used. Refer to page 106 for details. •...
Page 99 Others * _/_ only (White) Card recording possible • Recording indications status (motion picture) (Green) Recognizing the card (motion picture) Recording mode (-_ 54) R lh20m Remaining time for motion picture recording (-_ 31 ) _--/_ Wind cut (-_ 56) Backlight Compensation intelligent...
Page 100: Playback
• Playback indications 1_11111_1_1_411_1114111).1.qllI1_/_111 Built-in memory recording possible status (still picture)* Display during playback (-_ 36, 63) (White) Card recording possible 0h00m00s Playback Time (-_ 36) status (still picture) No.10 Scene Number (Green) Recognizing the card (still picture) Repeat Playback (-) 64) _.Z_./.,Z..
Page 101 THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED. • Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (-) 20) If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, remove the battery and then insert it again. If the message...
Page 102: About Recovery
About recovery If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear and a repair is performed. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.) SOME SCENES NEED REPAIRING. PLAY SCENES TO BE ( RREPARABLE SCENES W LL BE DELETED.) •...
Page 103 Others Problem checkpoints This unit cannot • Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently turned charged. (-> 21) • In cold places, the battery using time becomes shorter. This unit does not stay • The battery has a limited life.
Page 104 Problem Checkpoints The unit arbitrarily stops • Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording. recording. (-) 24) • The recordable time may have shortened due to the deterioration of the data writing speed or repeated recording and deletion.
Page 105 Problem Checkpoints Scenes cannot • Release the protect setting. (-> 73) deleted. • Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails displayed as _ cannot be deleted, if the scenes/still pictures are unnecessary, format the media to erase the data. (-> 44) Please be aware that if a media is formatted then all the data recorded...
Page 106 kvAv_;E fl _;I ,"Y'_"d ,'_ " _'_l=_ L"t r'L",_ Problem Checkpoints Cannot copy scenes • Other equipment might have not recognized the SD card. the SD card Unplug the USB cable once, and reconnect connecting to other equipment with the USB cable.
Page 107 • If AVCHD 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...
Page 108 use the cords and the cables supplied About this unit with them. Do not extend the cords and the cables. The unit and the SD card become Do not spray insecticides or volatile warm during use. This is not a chemicals onto the unit.
Page 109 [YES], and then follow the on-screen instructions. • Please look after the data in your built-in memory carefully. Panasonic will not be held responsible in the unlikely case that private data is divulged. VQT3395...
Page 110 • Extremely high temperatures or low About the AC adaptor ..temperatures will shorten the life of the battery. • If the temperature of the battery • If the battery is kept in high-temperature, extremely high or extremely low, charging high-humidity, or oily-smoky places, the...
Page 111 About status indicator during About the SD card charging When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that: When the status indicator is flashing at a • Formatting and deletion of this unit or particularly fast or slow rate, the computer only changes the file...
Page 112 About condensation • When the LCD monitor gets d irty, wipe i t When condensation forms on the unit, the with asoft cloth such a s eye glass cleaner. lens will cloud up and the unit may not work • inaplace with d rastic temperature properly.
Page 113 Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, developed the system or product LLC. concerned. • "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" Logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation This product is licensed under the AVC Sony Corporation. patent portfolio license for the personal • Manufactured...
Page 114 others • SD cards are only m entioned with t heir main m emory size. The s tated times are the approximate recordable times for c ontinuous recording. Recording mode Picture size 30 min 40 min SD card 16 GB 2h40min 4h10min 64 GB...
Page 115: Pictures
Others • SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated number is the approximate number of recordable pictures. (When [QUALITY] is set to ---=--) 3600 SD card 16 GB 14000 64 GB 59000 14000 Built-in memory When [QUALITY] is set to .Z.,...
Page 116 High D efinition Video C amera Information for y our safety Signal system: 1080/60i, 540/30p Recording format: [HA]/[HG]/[HX]: AVCHD format compliant [iFrame]: MPEG-4 AVC f ile format compliant (.MP4) Image sensor: 1/5.8" 1MOS image sensor Total: 1500 K Effective pixels: Motion picture/Still picture: 1190 K(16:9) Lens:...
Page 117 Speaker: 1round speaker, dynamic type White b alance adjustment: Auto t racking white balance system Standard illumination: 1,400 Ix Minimum required illumination: Approx. 7Ix(1/30 with Low light mode inthe Scene mode) Approx. 1Ixwith t he Color Night Rec f unction AV multi connector video o utput level: Component...
Page 118 Operating humidity: 10%RH to 80%RH Battery operation time: See page 22 • Motion pictures Recording media: SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant) SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant) SDXC Memory Card (exFAT system compliant) Refer to page 24 for details on SD cards usable in this unit.
Page 119: Specifications
AC adaptor Information for y our safety Dimensions: 46mm (W)x25 mm (H)x75.5 mm (D) [ 1.8" ( W)x 1 .0 "(H)x3.0" (D)] Mass (Weight): Approx. 115 g (Approx. 0.25 I bs.) Specifications may c hange without prior notice. VQT3J95...
Page 120 Others VW-BC10PP Battery charger VW-VBK180 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack VW-VBK360 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack RP-CDHM15 HDMI mini cable RP-CDHM30 VW-LDC103PP Video DC Light VZ-LL10PP Light bulb f or v ideo D C light VW-SK12PP Shoe adaptor VW-ACK180PP Accessory "1 Please refer topage 2 2, concerning...
Page 121: Card [H Dc-Tm40/Hdc-Tm41]
RP-SDN16GU1A Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDN08GU1A Class 4 8GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDN04GU1A Class 4 4GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDN02GU1A Class 4 2GB SD Memory Card RP-SDW64GU1K Class 1064 GB SDXC Memory Card RP-SDW48GU1K Class 1048GB SDXC Memory Card RP-SDW32GU1K Class 1032 GB SDHC Memory...
Page 122: Accessory Order Form (For Usa And Puerto Rico Customers)
Street Address Night City State TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800_332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-E PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASQNIC...
Page 123: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a. And Puerto Rico)
When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all accessories, and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. When shipping Lithium Ion batteries please visit our Web Site at www.panasonic.com/BattervHandlinq as Panasonic is committed to providing most up to date information.
Page 124 10am-7pm For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 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: n pcparts@us.panasonic.com You may also contact...
Page 125 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...
Page 126: Index
Index Guideline ....... AC adaptor ....21, 110 Alert sound ..... HD Writer LE 1.0 ....86, 97 Approximate number of recordable HDMI mini connector ..17, 74, 78 pictures ....... HDMI resolution ....Auto focus ...... Help mode ...... Auto Ground-Directional Standby (AGS)
Page 127 Repeat playback ....Resume playback ....Scene mode ....Scene protect ....SD Memory Card ....SD Speed Class Rating .... SDHC Memory Card ....SDXC Memory Card ....Self-recording ....Self-timer recording ....Shutter sound ....Shutter speed ....Slide show ....
Page 128 • Insertar la bateria • Insertar/extraer una tarjeta SD Meta la bateria insertandola en la direccion seSalada en la figura. Introduzca la bateria hasta que haga clic y se cierre. • Carga de la bateria Testigo de acceso [ACCESS] • Cuando el dispositivo accede...
Page 129 • Seleccion del modo • Encender/apagar el dispositivo Encender y apagar el dispositivo con el Utilizando el selector de modo, cambie bot6n de alimentaci6n modoa [-_. Pulse el boton de alimentacion para encender el dispositivo. Modo de grabaci6n (-_ 31) El indicador de estado se ilumina.
Page 130 • Seleccionar un medio para grabar • Grabacion de peliculas [HDC-TM40/HDC-TM41] Cambie el modo a _ Abra el monitor LCD. Cambie el modo a Para tomar una imagen pulse el boton Seleccione el menQ. a tope. ((_:__, : [SELEC MEDIO] MENU Seleccione el medio...
Page 131 4) Seleccione laescena olafotografia (Reproducci6n de peliculas) desea reproducir usando A/V/_I/I_, y I_/I I: Reproducci6n/Pausa pulse elboton ENTER. <<1: Rebobinado (durante reproducci6n) IH_: Avance r_pido (durante reproducci6n) Detener la reproducci6n i i : ii!ii!i!!ii!iiiiiii ) ENTER visualizar las miniaturas. (Reproducci6n de fotografias) It-Ill: Iniciar o hacer una pausa en la...
Page 132 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 VQT3J95 F0111AK0 IIIIIIIIII IIIIIIII IIIII IIII o Panason Corpo Printed in Malaysia...
Page 133 Panasoni¢ Owner's Manual High Definition Video Camera _oee,.o.HDC-SD4OP/PC HDC-TM4OP/PC HDC-TM41 P/PC JJJJJJJJ Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. I"I"I DOLBY AVCHD STEREO[REATOR H ml _'_ L, iFIK VQT3J95...
Page 134 Date of Purchase Things You Should Dealer Purchased From Know 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 135 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: HDC-SD40P/HDC-TM4OP/HDC-TM41P 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 136 AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. • In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. • When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A.
Page 137 CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. • Product Identification Marking Product Location High Definition Video Camera Battery holder AC adaptor Bottom...
Page 138 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 139 Precautions USE & LOCATION • STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA ... Store and handle your camera in a manner that will not subject it to unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). • TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your Your camera contains a sensitive pick-up camera...
Page 140 • Indemnity about recorded Insert and remove the USB cable content Expose the unit to vibrations or shock Panasonic does not accept • About disposing of or giving away this unit. responsibility for damages directly 109) indirectly due to any type of problems that •...
Page 141 • For the purposes of this owner's manual • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred as the "SD card". • Functions that can be used for motion picture recording/motion picture playback indicated by _ in this owner's manual.
Page 142: Playing
Contents Accessories ..........Quick Guide ..........Advanced (Recording) Zoom in/out function ......Preparation Optical image stabilizer function ..48 Recording with the video light ....Parts identification and handling ..17 Recording functions of operation Power supply ........... icons ............Inserting/removing the battery ...
Page 143: About Copyright
Copy/Dubbing Copying from Built-in Memory to SD card [H DC-TM40/H DC-TM41] ....Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video devices, etc ....With a PC What you can do with a PC ....End User License Agreement ... Operating environment ......
Page 144 Check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out ofreach ofchildren toprevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as ofJan. 2011. These may b esubject tochange. Battery pack VW-VBK180 AC adaptor VSK0711 AC cable K2CA2CA00025 AV multi cable K1 H Y12YY0008 USB cable K1 H A05AD0007 CD-ROM...
Page 145: Inserting/Removing
• Inserting the battery • Inserting/removing an SD card Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure. Insert the battery until it clicks and locks. • Charging the battery Access lamp [ACCESS] DC input terminal •...
Page 146: Turning The Unit On/Off
• Turning the unit on/off • Selecting a mode Turning the unit on and off with the Operate the mode switch to change power button mode to Press the power button to turn on the unit. Recording Mode (-_ 31) The status indicator lights on.
Page 147: Selecting A Media To Record [Hdc-Tm40/Hdc-Tm41]
• Selecting a media to record • Recording still pictures [HDC-TM40/H DC-TM41] Change the mode to Open the LCD monitor. Change the mode to roll • Press the button to take the Select the menu. picture. MENU _:__,: [MEDIA SELECT] Select the media to record motion pictures...
Page 148 4) Select the scene orthe still picture tobe played back using , L/V/4/I_, then press the ENTER button. is displayed when [AVCHD] AVCHD_ selected or _ is displayed when [iFrame] is selected in step 3. • When you select [_/_and press the ENTER button, the next (previous)
Page 149: Optical
Preparation Power button [_/J] (-) 26) Delete/Video light button [ _/LIGHT] (-_ 48, 69) Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (-) 34, 59) Optical image stabilizer button [ ((_))O.l.S.] (-_ 48) Recording start/stop button (-_ 31) Battery holder (-) 20) HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (-_ 74, 78)
Page 150 Menu button [MENU] (-) 39) LCD monitor (-) 29) • It can open up to 9OL • It can rotate up to 180 ° O towards the lens or 90 ° Q towards the opposite direction. Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor...
Page 151 Tripod receptacle • If you attach a tripod which has a 5.5 mm (0.22 ") screw or larger, it may damage this unit. Battery release lever [BATT] (-> 20) Photoshot button ] (-> 33) 252627 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Recording Mode) (->...
Page 152: The Battery
The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee...
Page 153 • If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 111. • We recommend using Panasonic batteries (-) 12, 22, 120). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
Page 154: Time
Charging and recording time • Charging/Recording time • Temperature: 25 °C (77 '_F)/humidity: 60%RH (When using AC adaptor) [HA], [HG], Supplied battery! 15min 1 h 10 min [HX] 2 h 25 min VW.VBK180 (optional) [3.6 V/1790 mAh] 2h40min 1 h25min [iFrame] 4 h 30 min 2 h 20 min...
Page 155 • 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...
Page 156 Preparation The u nit can record still pictures ormotion pictures toan SD card o r built-in memory. record toan SD card, read the following. This u nit (an SDXC compatible device) iscompatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards.
Page 157 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. (-) 44) When the SD card is formatted, of the recorded data is deleted.
Page 158: Turning The Unit On And Off With The
Preparation You c an turn t he unit on and off u sing the power button orby opening and closing the LCD monitor. A clicking sound is heard when the unit is shaken. • This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a defect.
Page 159: Vqt3J95
Change the mode torecording or playback, Operate the mode switch to change the mode to _ or []. Recording Mode (-> 31) Playback Mode (-> 36, 63) VQT3J95...
Page 160: Vqt3J95
Pre_ara+ion When the unit i sturned on for t he first time, amessage asking you toset t he date a nd t ime will a ppear. Select [YES] and perform steps 2to3below toset t he date a nd t ime. 4_ Change the mode t o _ Select the menu.
Page 161: Vqt3J95
Basic • Basic camera positioning Hold the unit with both hands. Put your hand through the grip belt. • When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object. • When you are outdoors, record pictures...
Page 162: Vqt3J95
Basic The card and built-in memory can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures. Change the mode to _ Select the menu. (-3, 39) MENU (_;,'_."[MEDIA SELECT] Select the media for recording the motion pictures and the media for recording the still pictures using &/1'/<l/l_, and press the ENTER button.
Page 163: Recording
Basic • Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. (-) 17) Change the mode to _ open the LCD monitor. Press the recording start/ stop button to start recording. When you begin recording, changes to 0. Press the recording start/ stop button again to pause recording.
Page 164: Iframe
• There are 2 recording formats that can be used with this unit: AVCHD that records high-definition motion pictures and iFrame that records motion pictures suitable playback and editing on Mac (iMovie'11). To change the recording format, change the recording mode.
Page 165: Vqt3J95
Basic Still picture recorded with size o f_(1920x 1080) and an aspect ratio o f16:9. • Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. (-_ 17) Change the mode to open the LCD monitor. Press the O button. & •...
Page 166: Manual
Basic The f ollowing modes (appropriate for t he condition) are set j ust by pointing the unit towhat you want torecord. _/MANUAL Intelligent auto!Manua! button Press this button to switch Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode. • Please refer to page 59 for details about Manua! Mode, Portrait...
Page 167: Intelligent Auto Mode (-_ 34)
• 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 automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness.
Page 168: Iframe
Basic Change the mode to [_. ENTER (,® Select the play mode select icon O using AI,I<I '\®S press the ENTER button, Select the [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back, then press the ENTER button. Select the [MEDIA] and [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back, then press the ENTER button.
Page 169: Iframe
Select the operation icon using &/1'/<l/l_. Operation icon • Press the ENTER button to display (/not-display) the operation icon. Motion picture playback Still picture playback 1_/11: 1_/I I: Playback/Pause Slide show (playback of the still <<: Rewind playback pictures in numerical order) 1_1_: Fast forward...
Page 170: Iframe
Motion picture compatibility • This unit is based on AVCHD formatiMPEG-4 AVC file format, • Video signal for the AVCHD that can be played back with this unit is 1920x t080/60i. • Video signal for the iFrame that car be played back with this unit is 960x540, 30p.
Page 171: Vqt3J95
Basic MENU ENTER To get back to the previous screen Press the MENU button. MENU Press _1of the cursor button. Select the top menu O using To exit the menu screen Press the MENU button. &IT and press • or press the ENTER button.
Page 172: Time
Basic • The items displayed differ depending on the position or settings of the mode switch. Select the menu. • [SETUP] desired setting MENU The screen display can be changed to [OFF] (a portion of information displayed) or [ON] (all information displayed).
Page 173: Cable
5 (Only when setting the region ofyour travel destination) Select your t ravel destination using 4/1_ and press t he i!_ili!i!i!i ENTER ENTER button. • Press • toset d aylight saving time. appears and the summer The local time at the selected travel time setting is turned...
Page 174: Vqt3J95
This u nit isput i nto recording pause approx. 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor isreopened. • When inQuick start standby mode about 60% ofthe power used i nRecording pause mode is being consumed, so the recording time will be reduced. Quick start will not work if there is no SD card inserted.
Page 175: Vqt3J95
This m akes iteasier toview the LCD monitor inbright places including outdoors. • These settings will n ot affect the images actually recorded. (Makes even bnghter)/r_ " (Makes brighter)/0_ " (Normal)/_ (Reduces brightness) • When the AC adaptor is in use, the LCD monitor is set to F__ automatically.
Page 176: Vqt3J95
Set to[YES] for c hanging the menu settings back tothe default condition. (Only when the mode isatthe_ position) • Settings for [MEDIA SELECT]*, [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed. * For users who have _, this menu is not displayed. Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded...
Page 177: Vqt3J95
The u sed space and r emaining recordable time o fthe SD card c an be checked. • When the mode switch is set to _, remaining recordable time for the selected recording mode is displayed. • Press the MENU button to close the indication.
Page 178: Vqt3J95
This i tem isused tostart the unit demonstration. (Only when the mode isatthe_ position) If[DEMO MODE] isswitched to[ON] and you press the MENU button when there isno SD card i nserted and w hile this unit i sconnected tothe AC adaptor, the demonstration automatically starts.
Page 179 AdVanced(ReCording) <> Change the mode Zoom lever T side: Close-up recording (zoom W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) • The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved. • Maximum zoom magnification can be set with [D.ZOOM]. (-) 54) •...
Page 180 AdVanced(Recording) Optical image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as much. 4_ Change the mode t o _ _(_)) O.l.S. Optical image stabilizer button Press the button to turn optical image stabilizer on/off (On) --> setting canceled •...
Page 181: Mode (-_ 54)
Select the operation icons toadd d ifferent effects tothe images tobe recorded. 4_ Change the mode t o _ Press the ENTER button to (e.g. Backlightcompensation) display the operation icons on Select an operation icon. the screen. ENTER • Select the operation icon again to cancel the function.
Page 182 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) M_NU : [RECORD...
Page 183: Tele Macro
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. 50 cm (20"). • if you set the tele macro function when the zoom is set to less than 16.8×,...
Page 184: Intelligent Contrast Control (-_ 52)
Intelligent contrast control This brightens parts that are in shadow and difficult to see and suppresses white saturation in bright parts at the same time. Both bright and dark parts can be recorded clearly, • If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.
Page 185 • Change the mode to [SCENE MODE] [=_=b=] When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. : [RECORD SETUP] [SCENE MODE] desired setting MENU [OFF]: Cancel the setting To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback Sports:...
Page 186 [D.ZOOM] Set the maximum zoom ratio. : [RECORD SETUP] [D.ZOOM] desired setting MENU [OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 16.8x) [50x]: Digital zoom (Up to 50×) [1200x]: Digital zoom (Up to 1200x) [1500x]: Digital zoom (Up to 1500×) • The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded,...
Page 187 [FACE FRAMING] [V]EE_] Detected faces appear with frames. MENU _-_ : [RECORD SETUP] [FACE FRAMING] desired setting Cancel the setting, [PRIMARY]; Only the prioritized face framing is d splayed: [ALL]: All face detection framings are displayed: • Up to 15 frames are indicated.
Page 188 [AUTO SLOW SH'I'R] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. • Switch to Manual Mode. (-) 59) MENU ."[RECORD SETUP] [AUTO SLOW SHTR] _ [ON] • The shutter speed is set to 1/30 or more depending on the surrounding brightness.
Page 189: Still Pictures
[MIC LEVEL] [=VT6=E=O] When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted. • Switch to Manual Mode. (-> 59) Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] [MIC LEVEL] desired setting MENU [AUTO]i AGC is activated; and the recording level is adjusted automatical!y, [SET-I-_]:...
Page 190 [SELF TIMER] This is for recording still pictures using the timer. _-_ : [PICTURE] [SELF TIMER] desired setting MENU [2 sECONDS]: Records after 2 seconds • When the O button is pressed, a still picture is recorded after the _)10 or _;)2 display flashes for the time which has been set.
Page 191: Shutter Speed
Change the mode Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. • appears on the screen. I_/MANUAL White balance SHTR_ Manual shutter speed (-) 61 ) IRIz iris adjustment (-) 61) Focus (-) 62) • Press the ENTER button to display/not-display the manual icon.
Page 192 Auto white balance adjustment ..Sunny mode: Outdoors under a clear sky Cloudy mode: Outdoors under cloudy "*_1 Indoor mode 1: Incandescent light, video lights like in the studio, etc. "*,_'2 Indoor mode 2: Color fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps in gymnasiums etc.
Page 193: Shutter Speed
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. (-_ 59) 1 Select [SHTR] or [IRIS] using the cursor button. Press _1/1_ to adjust settings.
Page 194: With Manual Focus
Recording with Manual focus If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus. • Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (-> 59) Press • to switch the manual icon. Select [MF] using the cursor button to change to manual focus. •...
Page 195: Icon
Advanced(PlaYback) Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 36. During Playback Press • of the cursor button during playback to fast forward. Fast forward/ (Press • to rewind.) rewind playback • Normal playback is restored when you...
Page 196: Still Picture From Motion Picture
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 created will differ depending on the recording mode of the recorded motion picture.
Page 197: Playback
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, appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped scene.
Page 198 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. Select the date select icon ENTER pressUSing thethe cursorENTERbutton,button.then '{@_,}:_ '" Date select icon Select the playback date, then press the ENTER button. The scenes or the still pictures recorded...
Page 199 Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show Select _ using the cursor button, /' ENTER then press the ENTER button. Select the desired item and press the ENTER button. [DATE SETUP]: Select the date to be played back, [SLIDE INTERVAL]:...
Page 200 Select [START] and press the ENTER button. Select the playback operation. (_ 36) • When the playback is finished or stopped, the screen to select [REPLAY], [SELECTAGAIN] or [EXIT] is displayed. Select the desired item and press the ENTER button. •...
Page 201: Scenes/Still Pictures
AdVanced (PlaYback) Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. <> Change the mode to @/LIGHT To delete by confirming images being played back Press the _/LIGHT button while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played...
Page 202 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].
Page 203 Dividing a scene (AVCHD) It is possible to divide an AVCHD scene. Any unwanted parts in the scene can be deleted after dividing. • Change the mode to , and set [VIDEO/PICTURE] of the play mode selection [AVCHD]. (-_ 36) Select the menu.
Page 204 Dividing a scene to partially delete (iFrame) Divide the iFrame scene, and delete unnecessary parts. This divides the recorded scenes in two and deletes the front half or back half. The scenes that were deleted after division cannot be recovered. •...
Page 205 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 Select the menu. MENU ."[VIDEO SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP] [SCENE PROTECT] Select the scene/still...
Page 206 AdvanCed(PlaYback) Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable Compatible with the terminals. ComPonent terminal Video terminal • Use the AV multi cable (supplied) or HDMI mini cable (optional) and check the output settings. (-_ 77) • HDMI is the interface for digital devices.
Page 207: With A Hdmi Mini
• Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. • Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). • Do not use any other AV multi cables except the supplied one. • When connecting...
Page 208 TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.) Refer to the following support site for information about Panasonic TVs with an SD card slot for playing back your pictures. http://panasonic.net/ • Scenes recorded in [iFrame] cannot be played back on a TV.
Page 209: With A Hdmi Mini Cable
Connecting with a HDMI mini cable Select the desired method of HDMI output. : [SETUP] [HDMI RESOLUTION] [AUTO]/[1080i]/[480p] MENU • [AUTO] determines the output resolution automatically based on information from the connected If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method...
Page 210 []. Select the menu. [SETUP]. _ [VIERA Link] _ [ON] • If you are not using VIERA Link, set to [OFF]. Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VlERA Link with a HDMI mini cable.
Page 211 VlERA Link, read the operating instructions for the devices. • Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VlERA Link. Refer to the operating...
Page 212 cOPY/Dubbing Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied from a built-in memory an SD card inserted in this unit. • Check the used space of the SD card It is possible to check the used space of the SD card by [MEDIA STATUS] (-) 45).
Page 213 When you stop copying halfway Press the MENU button while copying. If you will delete the motion pictures or still pictures after copying is complete, sure to play back the motion pictures or still pictures to check that they have been copied to correctly before...
Page 214 • Check before dubbing Check the equipment used for dubbing. insert the SD card Equipment high-definition picture with SD card quality* directly (-) 83) slot Equipment high-definition picture Connect with supplied with USB quality* USB cable (-) 83) terminal Equipment standard picture quality...
Page 215 I Vl0E0 I_ You can dub using a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definition (AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder. • Depending on the recorders or the media to be copied to, you may not be able to copy in high-definition (AVCHD) picture quality.
Page 216 (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.) • When this unit is connected to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or a DVD recorder using a USB cable while the unit is turned on, power is also supplied...
Page 217 • Dubbing using equipment without an SD card slot or a USB terminal, or using a video device You can dub by connecting an AV multi cable. • Images are dubbed in standard quality. • Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
Page 218: With A Pc
Witha P C HD Writer LE 1.0 You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu-ray discs, DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer LE 1.0, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM.
Page 219 To write motion picture data recorded with the Panasonic High Definition Video Camera sold previously, use the HD Writer supplied with the unit. • We cannot guarantee operation...
Page 220: End User License Agreement
Software Article 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 or allow any third party, whether...
Page 221: Operating Environment
with aPC • Even ifthe system requirements mentioned inthis owner's manual are fulfilled, some PCs cannot beused. • ACD-ROM drive i snecessary toinstall the supplied software applications. (Acompatible Blu-ray disc/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for w riting toaBlu-ray disc/DVD.) •...
Page 222 Free hard disk Ultra DMA -- 1 O0 or more 450 MB or more (for installing the software) • When writing to a DVD/Blu-ray disc/SD, more than double the amount of free space as the disc being created is necessary. Sound DirectSound Support...
Page 223 • Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) IBM PC/AT compatible Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Windows Vista (32 bit) (SP 1/SP2) Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3) Windows 7/Windows Vista: 1 .O GHz or higher Windows XP: Intel Pentium ][][][450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron 400 MHz or higher...
Page 224: Installation
[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].
Page 225 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 LE 1.0 Follow the steps below to uninstall any software...
Page 226 With a PC • Connect this unit tothe PC after the software applications are installed. • Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC. USB cable (supplied) • Insert the plugs as far as they will go. Connect this unit to the AC adaptor. •...
Page 227 • To disconnect USB cable safely Select the _ icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then click [Eject Panasonic Camcorder]. • Depending on your PC's settings, this icon may not be displayed. About the screen indication of the unit •...
Page 228: About The Pc Display
About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognized as an external drive. • Removable disk (Example: CAI,4 SD (F:)) is displayed in [Computer]. We recommend using HD Writer LE 1 .O The following data will be recorded.
Page 229: Reading The Operating Instructions Of
The software cannot be used with the user name for a guest account. (On the PC) Select [Start] --_ [All Programs] --_ [Panasonic] --_ [HD Writer LE 1.0] --_ [HD Writer LE]. • For details on how to use the software...
Page 230 with aPC • HD Writer LE 1.0 is not available for Mac. • iMovie'11 supported. For details about iMovie'11, please contact Apple Inc. • There are some limitations in the functions when iMovie'11 is used. Refer to page 106 for details. •...
Page 231 Others * _/_ only (White) Card recording possible • Recording indications status (motion picture) (Green) Recognizing the card (motion picture) Recording mode (-_ 54) R lh20m Remaining time for motion picture recording (-_ 31 ) _--/_ Wind cut (-_ 56) Backlight Compensation intelligent...
Page 232: Indications
• Playback indications 1_11111_1_1_411_1114111).1.qllI1_/_111 Built-in memory recording possible status (still picture)* Display during playback (-_ 36, 63) (White) Card recording possible 0h00m00s Playback Time (-_ 36) status (still picture) No.10 Scene Number (Green) Recognizing the card (still picture) Repeat Playback (-) 64) _.Z_./.,Z..
Page 233 THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED. • Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (-) 20) If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, remove the battery and then insert it again. If the message...
Page 234: About Recovery
About recovery If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear and a repair is performed. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.) SOME SCENES NEED REPAIRING. PLAY SCENES TO BE ( RREPARABLE SCENES W LL BE DELETED.) •...
Page 235 Others Problem checkpoints This unit cannot • Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently turned charged. (-> 21) • In cold places, the battery using time becomes shorter. This unit does not stay • The battery has a limited life.
Page 236 Problem Checkpoints The unit arbitrarily stops • Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording. recording. (-) 24) • The recordable time may have shortened due to the deterioration of the data writing speed or repeated recording and deletion.
Page 237 Problem Checkpoints Scenes cannot • Release the protect setting. (-> 73) deleted. • Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails displayed as _ cannot be deleted, if the scenes/still pictures are unnecessary, format the media to erase the data. (-> 44) Please be aware that if a media is formatted then all the data recorded...
Page 238 kvAv_;E fl _;I ,"Y'_"d ,'_ " _'_l=_ L"t r'L",_ Problem Checkpoints Cannot copy scenes • Other equipment might have not recognized the SD card. the SD card Unplug the USB cable once, and reconnect connecting to other equipment with the USB cable.
Page 239 • If AVCHD 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...
Page 240 use the cords and the cables supplied About this unit with them. Do not extend the cords and the cables. The unit and the SD card become Do not spray insecticides or volatile warm during use. This is not a chemicals onto the unit.
Page 241 [YES], and then follow the on-screen instructions. • Please look after the data in your built-in memory carefully. Panasonic will not be held responsible in the unlikely case that private data is divulged. VQT3395...
Page 242 • Extremely high temperatures or low About the AC adaptor ..temperatures will shorten the life of the battery. • If the temperature of the battery • If the battery is kept in high-temperature, extremely high or extremely low, charging high-humidity, or oily-smoky places, the...
Page 243 About status indicator during About the SD card charging When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that: When the status indicator is flashing at a • Formatting and deletion of this unit or particularly fast or slow rate, the computer only changes the file...
Page 244 About condensation • When the LCD monitor gets d irty, wipe i t When condensation forms on the unit, the with asoft cloth such a s eye glass cleaner. lens will cloud up and the unit may not work • inaplace with d rastic temperature properly.
Page 245 Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, developed the system or product LLC. concerned. • "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" Logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation This product is licensed under the AVC Sony Corporation. patent portfolio license for the personal • Manufactured...
Page 246 others • SD cards are only m entioned with t heir main m emory size. The s tated times are the approximate recordable times for c ontinuous recording. Recording mode Picture size 30 min 40 min SD card 16 GB 2h40min 4h10min 64 GB...
Page 247: Approximate Number Of Recordable
Others • SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated number is the approximate number of recordable pictures. (When [QUALITY] is set to ---=--) 3600 SD card 16 GB 14000 64 GB 59000 14000 Built-in memory When [QUALITY] is set to .Z.,...
Page 248 High D efinition Video C amera Information for y our safety Signal system: 1080/60i, 540/30p Recording format: [HA]/[HG]/[HX]: AVCHD format compliant [iFrame]: MPEG-4 AVC f ile format compliant (.MP4) Image sensor: 1/5.8" 1MOS image sensor Total: 1500 K Effective pixels: Motion picture/Still picture: 1190 K(16:9) Lens:...
Page 249 Speaker: 1round speaker, dynamic type White b alance adjustment: Auto t racking white balance system Standard illumination: 1,400 Ix Minimum required illumination: Approx. 7Ix(1/30 with Low light mode inthe Scene mode) Approx. 1Ixwith t he Color Night Rec f unction AV multi connector video o utput level: Component...
Page 250 Operating humidity: 10%RH to 80%RH Battery operation time: See page 22 • Motion pictures Recording media: SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant) SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant) SDXC Memory Card (exFAT system compliant) Refer to page 24 for details on SD cards usable in this unit.
Page 251: Specifications
AC adaptor Information for y our safety Dimensions: 46mm (W)x25 mm (H)x75.5 mm (D) [ 1.8" ( W)x 1 .0 "(H)x3.0" (D)] Mass (Weight): Approx. 115 g (Approx. 0.25 I bs.) Specifications may c hange without prior notice. VQT3J95...
Page 252 Others VW-BC10PP Battery charger VW-VBK180 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack VW-VBK360 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack RP-CDHM15 HDMI mini cable RP-CDHM30 VW-LDC103PP Video DC Light VZ-LL10PP Light bulb f or v ideo D C light VW-SK12PP Shoe adaptor VW-ACK180PP Accessory "1 Please refer topage 2 2, concerning...
Page 253 RP-SDN16GU1A Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDN08GU1A Class 4 8GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDN04GU1A Class 4 4GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDN02GU1A Class 4 2GB SD Memory Card RP-SDW64GU1K Class 1064 GB SDXC Memory Card RP-SDW48GU1K Class 1048GB SDXC Memory Card RP-SDW32GU1K Class 1032 GB SDHC Memory...
Page 254: Accessory Order Form (For Usa And Puerto Rico Customers)
Street Address Night City State TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800_332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-E PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASQNIC...
Page 255: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a. And Puerto Rico)
When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all accessories, and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. When shipping Lithium Ion batteries please visit our Web Site at www.panasonic.com/BattervHandlinq as Panasonic is committed to providing most up to date information.
Page 256 10am-7pm For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 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: n pcparts@us.panasonic.com You may also contact...
Page 257: Warranty
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...
Page 258: Index
Index Guideline ....... AC adaptor ....21, 110 Alert sound ..... HD Writer LE 1.0 ....86, 97 Approximate number of recordable HDMI mini connector ..17, 74, 78 pictures ....... HDMI resolution ....Auto focus ...... Help mode ...... Auto Ground-Directional Standby (AGS)
Page 259 Repeat playback ....Resume playback ....Scene mode ....Scene protect ....SD Memory Card ....SD Speed Class Rating .... SDHC Memory Card ....SDXC Memory Card ....Self-recording ....Self-timer recording ....Shutter sound ....Shutter speed ....Slide show ....
Page 260 • Insertar la bateria • Insertar/extraer una tarjeta SD Meta la bateria insertandola en la direccion seSalada en la figura. Introduzca la bateria hasta que haga clic y se cierre. • Carga de la bateria Testigo de acceso [ACCESS] • Cuando el dispositivo accede...
Page 261 • Seleccion del modo • Encender/apagar el dispositivo Encender y apagar el dispositivo con el Utilizando el selector de modo, cambie bot6n de alimentaci6n modoa [-_. Pulse el boton de alimentacion para encender el dispositivo. Modo de grabaci6n (-_ 31) El indicador de estado se ilumina.
Page 262 • Seleccionar un medio para grabar • Grabacion de peliculas [HDC-TM40/HDC-TM41] Cambie el modo a _ Abra el monitor LCD. Cambie el modo a Para tomar una imagen pulse el boton Seleccione el menQ. a tope. ((_:__, : [SELEC MEDIO] MENU Seleccione el medio...
Page 263 4) Seleccione laescena olafotografia (Reproducci6n de peliculas) desea reproducir usando A/V/_I/I_, y I_/I I: Reproducci6n/Pausa pulse elboton ENTER. <<1: Rebobinado (durante reproducci6n) IH_: Avance r_pido (durante reproducci6n) Detener la reproducci6n i i : ii!ii!i!!ii!iiiiiii ) ENTER visualizar las miniaturas. (Reproducci6n de fotografias) It-Ill: Iniciar o hacer una pausa en la...
Page 264 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 VQT3J95 F0111AK0 IIIIIIIIII IIIIIIII IIIII IIII o Panason Corpo Printed in Malaysia...

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