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Panasonic HDC-SD40 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

High Definition Video Camera
HDC-SD40
Model No.
HDC-TM40
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
VQT3K23

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera HDC-SD40 Model No. HDC-TM40 Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT3K23...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    ∫ Indemnity about recorded ≥ About disposing of or giving away this unit. content (l 98) Panasonic does not accept any ∫ Cards that you can use with responsibility for damages directly or this unit indirectly due to any type of problems that...
  • Page 3 ∫ For the purposes of these operating instructions ≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the “SD card”. ≥ Functions that can be used for motion picture recording/motion picture playback are indicated by in these operating instructions.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information for Your Safety......2 Advanced (Recording) Preparation Zoom in/out function ......36 Optical image stabilizer function ..37 Parts identification and handling .... 6 Recording with the video light ....37 Power supply..........9 Recording functions of operation Inserting/removing the battery..... 9 icons ............
  • Page 5 Copy/Dubbing Copying from Built-in Memory to SD card [HDC-TM40].......69 Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video devices, etc....71 With a PC What you can do with a PC ....75 End User License Agreement ... 77 Operating environment ......78 Installation ..........

  • Page 6: Preparation

    Preparation Parts identification and handling Power button [ ] (l 15) 1 2 3 4 Delete/Video light button /LIGHT] (l 37, 58) Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (l 23, 48) Optical image stabilizer button O.I.S.] (l 37) Recording start/stop button (l 20) Battery holder (l 9) HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 63, 67)
  • Page 7 19 Menu button [MENU] (l 28) 20 LCD monitor (l 18) ≥ It can open up to 90o. ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction. Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.
  • Page 8 23 Tripod receptacle ≥ This unit may get damaged when a tripod with a screw longer than 5.5 mm is attached. 24 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 9) 25 Photoshot button [ ] (l 22) 26 Zoom lever [W/T] (In recording mode) (l 36) Thumbnail display switch [ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback...

  • Page 9: Power Supply

    Panasonic products and 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 the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.

  • Page 10: Charging The Battery

    ≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 99. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 11). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

  • Page 11: Charging And Recording Time

    Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH (When using AC adaptor) HDC-SD40 Battery model number Maximum Actual Charging Recording [Voltage/Capacity continuously recordable time mode (minimum)] recordable time time [HA], [HG], Supplied battery/ 2 h 15 min...
  • Page 12 ≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you can use for this unit. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use. ≥ When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining battery capacity will not be shown.

  • Page 13: Recording To A Card

    SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.) ≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.

  • Page 14: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card

    Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 33) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.

  • Page 15: Turning The Unit On/Off

    Preparation Turning the unit on/off You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by 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. This sound will no longer be heard when the unit is turned on and change the mode to Turning the unit on and off with the power button Press the power button to turn on the unit.

  • Page 16: Selecting A Mode

    Preparation Selecting a mode Change the mode to recording or playback. Operate the mode switch to change the mode to Recording mode (l 20) Playback mode (l 25, 52) - 16 -...

  • Page 17: Setting Date And Time

    Preparation 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. ¬...

  • Page 18: Basic

    Basic Before recording ∫ Basic camera positioning 1 Hold the unit with both hands. 2 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. ≥...

  • Page 19: [Hdc-Tm40]

    Basic Selecting a media to record [HDC-TM40] The card and built-in memory can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures. Change the mode to Select the menu. (l 28) : [MEDIA SELECT] Select the media for recording the motion pictures and the media for recording the still pictures using 3/4/2/1, and press the ENTER button.

  • Page 20: Recording Motion Pictures

    Basic Recording motion pictures ≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. (l 6) Change the mode to open the LCD monitor. Press the recording start/ stop button to start recording. A When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. Press the recording start/ stop button again to pause recording.
  • Page 21 ≥ 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 for playback and editing on Mac (iMovie’11). To change the recording format, change the recording mode. (l 43) ≥...

  • Page 22: Recording Still Pictures

    Basic Recording still pictures Still picture recorded with size of (1920k1080) and an aspect ratio of 16:9. ≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. (l 6) Change the mode to open the LCD monitor. Press the button. ∫...

  • Page 23: Intelligent Auto Mode

    Basic Intelligent auto mode The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. Intelligent auto/Manual button Press this button to switch intelligent auto mode/manual mode. ≥ Please refer to page 48 about manual mode.

  • Page 24: Intelligent Auto Mode

    ∫ Intelligent auto mode When switching to intelligent auto mode, the auto white balance and auto focus operate and automatically adjust the colour balance and focusing. Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness.

  • Page 25: Motion Picture/Still Picture Playback

    Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback Change the mode to Select the play mode select icon A using 3/4/2 and 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 26 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 0h00m00s Select the operation icon using 3/4/2/1. A Operation icon ≥ Press the ENTER button to display/not-display the operation icon. Motion picture playback Still picture playback Playback/Pause Slide show (playback of the still 1/;: 1/;: Rewind playback pictures in numerical order) Fast forward playback start/pause.

  • Page 27: Motion Picture Compatibility

    Motion picture compatibility ≥ This unit is based on AVCHD format/MPEG-4 AVC file format. ≥ Video signal for the AVCHD that can be played back with this unit is 1920k1080/50i. ≥ Video signal for the iFrame that can be played back with this unit is 960k540/25p. ≥...

  • Page 28: Using The Menu Screen

    Basic Using the menu screen To get back to the previous screen Press the MENU button. Press 2 of the cursor button. Select the top menu A using To exit the menu screen 3/4 and press 1 or press the Press the MENU button.

  • Page 29: Using The Setup Menu

    Basic Using the Setup Menu ≥ The items displayed differ depending on the position or settings of the mode switch. Select the menu. : [SETUP] # desired setting [DISPLAY] [OFF]/[ON] The screen display can be changed to [OFF] (a portion of information displayed) or [ON] (all information displayed).

  • Page 30: Date Format

    (Only when setting the region of your travel destination) Select your travel destination using and press the ENTER button. ≥ Press 3 to set daylight saving time. appears and the summer C The local time at the selected travel time setting is turned on. The travel destination destination time and time difference D The time difference between the...

  • Page 31: Quick Start] [Off]/[On

    [QUICK START] [OFF]/[ON] This unit will resume recording pause mode about 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened. ≥ Quick start will not work if there is no SD card inserted. ≥ Quick start will not work if the [SD CARD] is selected in the [MEDIA SELECT], even if there is no SD card inserted.

  • Page 32: Power Lcd

    [POWER LCD] This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors. ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. (Makes even brighter)/ (Makes brighter)/ (Normal)/ (Makes less bright) ≥ When the AC adaptor is in use, the LCD monitor is set to automatically.

  • Page 33: Format Card

    [INITIAL SET] Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition. (Only when the mode is at the position) ≥ Settings for [MEDIA SELECT] , [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed. * For users who have , this menu is not displayed.
  • Page 34 [CARD STATUS] The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card can 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 35: Demo Mode] [Off]/[On

    [DEMO MODE] [OFF]/[ON] This item is used to start the unit demonstration. (Only when the mode is at the position) If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [ON] and you press the MENU button when there is no SD card inserted and while this unit is connected to the AC adaptor, the demonstration automatically starts.

  • Page 36: Advanced (Recording)

    Advanced (Recording) Zoom in/out function ¬ Change the mode to Zoom lever T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved. ≥...

  • Page 37: Optical Image Stabilizer Function

    Advanced (Recording) Optical image stabilizer function Optical image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as much. ¬ Change the mode to Optical image stabilizer button Press the button to turn optical image stabilizer on/off. (On) # setting cancelled ≥...

  • Page 38: Recording Functions Of Operation Icons

    Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. ¬ Change the mode to Press the ENTER button to (e.g. Backlight compensation) display the operation icons on Select an operation icon. the screen.

  • Page 39: Backlight Compensation

    Fade When you start recording, the image/audio gradually (Fade in) appears. (Fade in) When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually disappears. (Fade out) ≥ The fade setting is cancelled when the recording stops. ∫ To select the colour for fade in/out (Fade out) : [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOUR] # [WHITE] or [BLACK]...

  • Page 40: 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. ≥ If you set the tele macro function when the zoom is set to less than 16.8a, the zoom is automatically adjusted to 16.8a.

  • Page 41: Intelligent Contrast Control

    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 42: Recording Functions Of Menus

    Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of menus ≥ Change the mode to [SCENE MODE] When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. : [RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting [OFF]: Cancel the setting 5Sports: To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and pause of playback...

  • Page 43: Rec Mode

    [D.ZOOM] Set the maximum zoom ratio. : [RECORD SETUP] # [D.ZOOM] # desired setting [OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 16.8k) [50k]: Digital zoom (Up to 50k) [1200k]: Digital zoom (Up to 1200k) ≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded. [REC MODE] Switch the picture quality and recording format of the motion pictures to be recorded.

  • Page 44: Face Framing

    [FACE FRAMING] Detected faces appear with frames. : [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE FRAMING] # desired setting [OFF]: Cancel the setting. [PRIMARY]: Only the prioritised face framing is displayed. [ALL]: All face detection framings are displayed. ≥ Up to 15 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer to the centre of the screen take preference over others.

  • Page 45: Wind Cut

    [AUTO SLOW SHTR] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 48) : [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [ON] ≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/25 or more depending on the surrounding brightness. ≥...

  • Page 46: Mic Level

    [MIC LEVEL] When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted. ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 48) Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting [AUTO]: AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically.

  • Page 47: Self Timer

    [SELF TIMER] This is for recording still pictures using the timer. : [PICTURE] # [SELF TIMER] # desired setting [OFF]: Cancel the setting. [10 SECONDS]: Records after 10 seconds [2 SECONDS]: Records after 2 seconds ≥ When the button is pressed, a still picture is recorded after the Ø10 or Ø2 display flashes for the time which has been set.

  • Page 48: Manual Recording

    Advanced (Recording) Manual recording ¬ Change the mode to Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode. appears on the screen. ≥ 4/5 NEXT 4/5 NEXT 4/5 NEXT 5/5 NEXT 5/5 NEXT 5/5 NEXT White balance Manual shutter speed (l 50) Iris adjustment (l 50) Focus (l 51) ≥...

  • Page 49: To Set The White Balance Manually

    Icon Mode/Recording conditions Auto white balance adjustment Sunny mode: Outdoors under a clear sky Cloudy mode: Outdoors under cloudy sky Indoor mode 1: Incandescent light, video lights like in the studio, etc. Indoor mode 2: Colour fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps in gymnasiums etc. Manual adjustment mode ≥...

  • Page 50: Manual Shutter Speed/Iris Adjustment

    Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Iris: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode. (l 48) Select [SHTR] or [IRIS] using the cursor button. Press 2/1 to adjust settings.

  • Page 51: Recording 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. (l 48) Press 4 to switch the manual icon. Select [MF] with the cursor button to change to manual focus. ≥...

  • Page 52: Advanced (Playback)

    Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 25. Playback Cursor button/ Operating steps operation Playback display During Playback Press 1 of the cursor button during playback to fast forward. (Press 2 to rewind.) Fast forward/ rewind playback...

  • Page 53: Creating 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. Recording mode Aspect ratio Picture size after creating still picture...

  • Page 54: Resuming The Previous 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] If playback of a motion picture is stopped, appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped scene.

  • Page 55: Various Playback Functions

    Advanced (Playback) Various playback functions Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. Select the date select icon using the cursor button, then press the ENTER button. A Date select icon Select the playback date, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 56: Changing The Playback Settings And Playing Back The Slide Show

    Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show Select using the cursor button, then press the ENTER button. Select the desired item and press the ENTER button. [DATE SETUP]: Select the date to be played back. [SLIDES INTERVAL]: Selects the interval between still pictures at playback.
  • Page 57 Select [START] and press the ENTER button. Select the playback operation. (l 25) ≥ When the playback is finished or stopped, the screen to select [REPLAY], [SELECT AGAIN] or [EXIT] is displayed. Select the desired item and press the ENTER button. ≥...

  • Page 58: Deleting Scenes/Still Pictures

    Advanced (Playback) Deleting scenes/still pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ¬ Change the mode to To delete by confirming images being played back Press the /LIGHT button while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back.
  • Page 59 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 [PHOTO SETUP] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT].

  • Page 60: Dividing 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 to [AVCHD]. (l 25) Select the menu.

  • Page 61: Dividing A Scene To Partially Delete (Iframe)

    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 62: Protecting 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 to Select the menu. : [VIDEO SETUP] or [PHOTO SETUP] # [SCENE PROTECT] Select the scene/still picture to be protected using the cursor button, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 63: Watching Video/Pictures On Your Tv

    Advanced (Playback) Watching Video/Pictures on your TV Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals. Image quality may vary with the connected terminals. A High quality 1 HDMI terminal 2 Component terminal 3 Video terminal ≥...
  • Page 64 ≥ 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 to the component terminal of the TV, the yellow plug of the AV multi cable is not required.
  • Page 65 TV for details.) Refer to the following support site for information about the Panasonic TVs that you can directly insert an SD card into the SD card slot on the TV and then play it back.

  • Page 66: Connecting With A Hdmi Mini Cable

    Connecting with a HDMI mini cable Select the desired method of HDMI output. : [SETUP] # [HDMI RESOLUTION] # [AUTO]/[1080i]/[576p] ≥ [AUTO] determines the output resolution automatically based on information from the connected TV. If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method [1080i] or [576p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV.

  • Page 67: Playback Using Viera Link

    ™ What is the VIERA Link (HDAVI Control ≥ This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.)

  • Page 68: Operate With The Remote Control For The Tv

    ≥ Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV.

  • Page 69: Copy/Dubbing

    Copy/Dubbing Copying from Built-in Memory to SD card [HDC-TM40] Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied from a built-in memory to 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] (l 34).
  • Page 70 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, be sure to play back the motion pictures or still pictures to check that they have been copied to correctly before deleting.

  • Page 71: Dubbing With A Blu-Ray Disc Recorder, Video Devices, Etc

    Copy/Dubbing Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video devices, etc. ∫ Check before dubbing Check the equipment used for dubbing. Equipment used for Dubbing picture quality To dub dubbing Equipment high-definition picture Insert the SD card with SD card quality directly (l 72) slot Equipment...

  • Page 72: To Dub Using Equipment With A Usb Terminal

    Dubbing in high-definition picture quality 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. For further details, see the operating instructions of your recorder.
  • Page 73 ≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (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 from the connected equipment to this unit.

  • Page 74: Dubbing In Standard Picture Quality

    Dubbing in standard picture quality ∫ 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. Change the video input on the video device and TV that this unit is connected to.

  • Page 75: With A Pc

    With a PC What you can do with a PC 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 76: Important Notice

    ≥ Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device cannot be written to the software supplied with this unit. To write motion picture data recorded with the Panasonic High Definition Video Camera sold previously, use the HD Writer supplied with the unit.

  • Page 77: End User License Agreement

    Further, Panasonic does not warrant that the operation of the Software Article 2 Use by a Third Party will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or any of its distributors will not be liable for...

  • Page 78: Operating Environment

    With a PC Operating environment ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. ≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible Blu-ray disc/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a Blu-ray disc/DVD.) ≥...
  • Page 79 Free hard disk Ultra DMA — 100 or more drive space 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 Interface...
  • Page 80 ∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) IBM PC/AT compatible PC Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Windows Vista (32 bit) (SP1/SP2) Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3) Windows 7/Windows Vista: 1.0 GHz or higher Windows XP: Intel Pentium 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron 400 MHz or higher Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/2 GB or more (64 bit)

  • Page 81: Installation

    ≥ When using Windows 7 or the following screen is not displayed automatically, select [Start] # [Computer] (or double-click on [Computer] on the desktop), and then double-click [Panasonic]. Click [Next]. Read the [End User License Agreement], then place a check beside [I accept the terms of the license agreement] if you agree to them and click [Next].
  • Page 82 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 applications that you no longer require.

  • Page 83: Connecting To A Pc

    ≥ When performing reading/writing between a PC and an SD card, be aware that some SD card slots built into PCs and some SD card readers are not compatible with the SDHC memory card or SDXC memory card. ≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html - 83 -...

  • Page 84: To Disconnect Usb Cable Safely

    SD card or built-in memory.) ∫ Charging the battery by connecting it to different devices When using the battery, if you turn off the unit and connect it to a PC, Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or Panasonic DVD recorder, the battery will charge.

  • Page 85: About The Pc Display

    About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive. ≥ Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [Computer]. The following data will be recorded. We recommend using HD Writer LE 1.0 to 1 Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG copy motion picture data.

  • Page 86: Starting Hd Writer Le 1.0

    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 applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software.

  • Page 87: If Using Mac

    With a PC If using Mac ≥ 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 95 for details.

  • Page 88: Indications

    Others Indications only ∫ Recording indications Manual focus (l 51) Built-in memory recording possible status (motion 0h00m00s 1h30m picture) R 1h20m (White) Card recording possible PRE-REC status (motion picture) 1/100 OPEN (Green) Recognising the card (motion picture) R 3000 15. 11. 2011 12:34 Recording mode (l 43) R 1h20m Remaining time for motion...
  • Page 89 ∫ Playback indications Built-in memory recording 1/;/5/6/7/8/D/E/;1/2; possible status (still picture) Display during playback (l 25, 52) (White) Card recording possible 0h00m00s Playback time (l 25) status (still picture) No.10 Scene number (Green) Recognising the card (still picture) Repeat playback (l 53) Picture quality (l 46) Resume playback (l 54) Number of recording pixels...

  • Page 90: Messages

    ≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l 9) If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, remove the battery and then insert it again. If the message appears even after repeating this several times, this unit needs repair.

  • Page 91: 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 REPAIRED. (IRREPARABLE SCENES WILL BE DELETED.) ≥ The above message is displayed when abnormal management information is detected when the scenes are displayed in thumbnail.

  • Page 92: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting Power Problem Check points This unit cannot be ≥ Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently turned on. charged. (l 10) ≥ In cold places, the battery using time becomes shorter. This unit does not stay ≥...
  • Page 93 Indication Problem Check points The remaining time ≥ [DISPLAY] of the [SETUP] is [OFF]. (l 29) indication or the elapsed time indication is not shown. Recording Problem Check points The unit arbitrarily stops ≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording.
  • Page 94 Playback Problem Check points Any scenes/still pictures ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are cannot be played back. displayed as cannot be played back. Scenes cannot be ≥ Release the protect setting. (l 62) deleted. ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed as cannot be deleted.
  • Page 95 With other products Problem Check points Cannot copy scenes on ≥ Other equipment might have not recognised the SD card. the SD card by Unplug the USB cable once, and reconnect it. connecting to other equipment with the USB cable. With a PC Problem Check points...
  • Page 96 ∫ 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 unit.

  • Page 97: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for use Do not spray insecticides or volatile About this unit chemicals onto the unit. ≥ If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its body may be marred and the surface The unit and the SD card become finish may peel off.

  • Page 98: About The Battery

    ≥ Please look after the data in your built-in every year and store it again after you memory carefully. Panasonic will not be have completely used up the charged held responsible in the unlikely case that capacity.

  • Page 99: About The Ac Adaptor

    record for. Cold places such as a ski resort About status indicator during can shorten the period which you can charging record for. If you drop the battery accidentally, When the status indicator is flashing at a check to see if the terminals are particularly fast or slow rate, the damaged.

  • Page 100: Lcd Monitor

    About the SD card LCD monitor When disposing of or giving away the SD ≥ When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it card, note that: with a soft cloth, such as eye glass ≥ Formatting and deletion of this unit or cleaner.

  • Page 101: About Condensation

    About condensation When condensation forms on the unit, the lens will cloud up and the unit may not work properly. Make every effort to ensure that condensation does not form. If it does form, take the actions described below. Causes of condensation Condensation takes place when the ambient temperature or humidity is changed as follows.

  • Page 102: About Copyright

    AVC ≥ “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer Sony Corporation. engaged in a personal and non-commercial ≥...

  • Page 103: Recording Modes/Approximate Recordable Time

    Others Recording modes/approximate recordable time ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording. Recording mode [HA] [HG] [HX] Picture size 1920k1080 1920k1080 1920k1080 4 GB 30 min 40 min SD card 16 GB...

  • Page 104: Approximate Number Of Recordable Pictures

    Others Approximate number of recordable pictures ≥ 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 Picture size 1920k1080 Aspect ratio 16:9 4 GB 3600 SD card 16 GB...
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