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Panasonic HDC-SD80 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

High Definition Video Camera
HDC-SD80
Model No.
HDC-TM80
HDC-HS80
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
VQT3J17

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera HDC-SD80 Model No. HDC-TM80 HDC-HS80 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. VQT3J17...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Information for Your Safety The socket outlet shall be installed near the WARNING: equipment and easily accessible. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, The mains plug of the power supply cord ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT shall remain readily operable. DAMAGE, To completely disconnect this apparatus ≥...
  • Page 3 ≥ It is not compatible with motion picture recorded in AVCHD format. ∫ Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content, and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly.

  • Page 4: Handling Of Built-In Memory

    ∫ Handling of built-in memory ∫ Handling of HDD [HDC-HS80] [HDC-TM80] This unit is equipped with the built-in HDD. While the HDD is capable of storing a large This unit is equipped with the built-in amount of data, there are a few things to memory.
  • Page 5 ∫ For the purposes of these Operation may stop in hot or cold environments. operating instructions The unit is disabled in order to protect the ≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card HDD. and SDXC Memory Card are referred to Do not use the unit in low atmospheric as the “SD card”.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information for Your Safety......2 Advanced (Recording) Accessories..........8 Preparation Zoom in/out function ......41 Extra Optical Zoom ......41 Image Stabilizer Function ...... 42 Parts identification and handling .... 9 Recording with the Touch function..43 Power supply........... 12 Touch function icons ......43 Inserting/removing the battery...
  • Page 7 Watching Video/Pictures on your TV ..84 Others Connecting with a HDMI mini cable ..........87 Connecting with the AV multi Indications..........115 cable ..........87 Messages ..........118 Playback using VIERA Link ....88 About recovery........ 119 Troubleshooting ........120 Copy/Dubbing Cautions for use ........

  • Page 8: Accessories

    Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as of Dec. 2010. These may be subject to change. Battery pack VW-VBK180 AC adaptor VSK0712 AC cable K2CA2CA00025 AV multi cable K1HY12YY0008...

  • Page 9: Preparation

    Preparation Parts identification and handling Speaker USB terminal [ ] (l 93, 98, 110) Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (l 28, 64) Optical image stabilizer button O.I.S.] (l 42) Power button [ ] (l 18) HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 84, 88) AV multi connector (l 84, 101) ≥...
  • Page 10 14 Mode switch (l 19) 14 15 16 15 Status indicator (l 18) 16 Recording start/stop button (l 24) 17 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 19) ≥ It can open up to 90o.   ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction.
  • Page 11 23 Photoshot button [ ] (l 26) 24 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode) (l 41) Thumbnail display switch [ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In Playback Mode) (l 31) 25 Grip belt Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand.

  • Page 12: 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 13: Charging The Battery

    ≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 129. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 8, 14, 15, 139). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

  • Page 14: Charging And Recording Time

    Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH (When using AC adaptor) HDC-SD80 Battery model number Maximum Actual Charging Recording [Voltage/Capacity continuous recordable time mode (minimum)] recordable time time [HA], [HG] 1 h 50 min...
  • Page 15 ≥ 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 16: Recording To A Card

    ≥ Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards/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 17: 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 38, 39) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted.

  • Page 18: 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 Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit.

  • Page 19: Selecting A Mode

    Preparation Selecting a mode Change the mode to recording or playback. Operate the mode switch to change the mode to Motion Picture Recording Mode (l 24) Still Picture Recording Mode (l 26) Playback Mode (l 30, 68) Preparation How to use the touch screen You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger.

  • Page 20: About The Touch Menu

    ∫ About the operation icons These icons are used to switch the menu and thumbnail display page, for item selection and setting etc. Touch to return to the previous screen such as when setting menus. About the Touch Menu Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to switch the operation icons.

  • Page 21: Setting Date And Time

    ≥ Do not touch on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens. ≥ Perform the touch screen calibration when the touch is not recognized or wrong location is recognized. (l 40) 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.

  • Page 22: Basic

    Basic Before recording ∫ Basic camera positioning     1 Hold the unit with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. 3 It is convenient to use the Recording button icon A when holding the unit at waist level. ≥...

  • Page 23: [Hdc-Tm80/Hdc-Hs80]

    Basic Selecting a media to record [HDC-TM80/HDC-HS80] The card, built-in memory and HDD media can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures. Change the mode to Select the menu. (l 33) : [MEDIA SELECT] MENU Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures. A [VIDEO/SD CARD] B [VIDEO/Built-inMemory] ...

  • Page 24: Recording Motion Pictures

    Basic Recording motion pictures Change the mode to Open the LCD monitor.  Press the recording start/stop button to start recording.  A When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. B Recording button icon ≥ Recording can also be started/stopped by touching the Recording button icon. This icon functions in the same manner as the recording start/stop button.
  • Page 25 ≥ 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 53) ≥...

  • Page 26: Recording Still Pictures

    Basic Recording still pictures Change the mode to Open the LCD monitor. Press the button halfway. (For Auto focus only) Press the button fully. Focus indication: A Focus indication ± (The white lamp flashes.):  Focusing  ¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful.

  • Page 27: Recording Still Pictures In Motion Picture Recording Mode

    ∫ About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording Still picture operation indicator (l 115) R3000 R3000 R3000 R3000: Remaining number of still pictures MEGA (Flashes in red when [0] appears.) Quality of still pictures (l 62) Size of still pictures (l 61) MEGA optical image stabilizer (l 26) MEGA ≥...

  • Page 28: 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. /MANUAL Intelligent auto/Manual button Press this button to switch Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode. ≥ Please refer to page 64 for details about Manual Mode.

  • Page 29: Intelligent Auto Mode

    ≥ Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions, such as when faces are of certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used. ≥ [ZOOM MIC] is set to [OFF] in the Intelligent Auto Mode. (l 59) ∫...

  • Page 30: Motion Picture/Still Picture Playback

    Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback Change the mode to  Touch the play mode select icon A. (l 20) Select the [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. Select the [MEDIA] and [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back. ≥...
  • Page 31 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. C Operation icon 0h01m30s 0h01m30s 0h01m30s ≥ Operation icons and screen display will disappear when no function is performed for a specific period of time. To display them again, touch the screen. ...

  • Page 32: Motion Picture Compatibility

    ∫ Speaker volume adjustment Operate the volume lever to adjust the speaker volume during motion picture playback. Towards “r”: Increases the volume Towards “s”: Decreases the volume ≥ Sound will be heard only during normal playback. ≥ If pause play is continued for approx. 5 minutes, the screen returns to the thumbnails. ≥...

  • Page 33: Using The Menu Screen

    Basic Using the menu screen ≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display . (l 20) MENU Touch [MENU]. Touch the desired item to enter the setting. MENU Touch the top menu A. Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu setting.

  • Page 34: 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 MENU [CLOCK SET] Please refer to page 21. [SET WORLD TIME] It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region and the travel destination.

  • Page 35: Vqt3J17

    (Only when setting the region of your travel  destination) Touch to select your travel destination and touch [ENTER].  ≥ Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] to set daylight saving time. appears and the summer time setting is turned on. The C The local time at the selected travel destination time and time difference travel destination...

  • Page 36: Vqt3J17

    [ECONOMY] [OFF]/[5 MINUTES] When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to save battery life. ≥ The Power Save function will not activate when: j connected to AC adaptor j using the USB cable for PC, DVD burner etc. j PRE-REC is used [QUICK POWER ON] [OFF]/[ON]...

  • Page 37: Vqt3J17

    ≥ If [ECONOMY] (l 36) is set to [5 MINUTES] and the unit automatically goes into Quick Start Standby Mode, close the LCD monitor and then open it again. ≥ Turn the unit off using the power button. [ALERT SOUND] [OFF]/ Touch screen operation, starting and stopping of recording and unit on/off can be confirmed with this sound.

  • Page 38: Vqt3J17

    [VIERA Link] [OFF]/[ON] Please refer to page 88. [TV ASPECT] [16:9]/[4:3] Please refer to page 86. [INITIAL SET] Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition. ≥ Settings for [MEDIA SELECT] , [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed. * For users who have , this menu is not displayed.

  • Page 39: Vqt3J17

    [FORMAT MEDIA] Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. (l 92, 102) Touch [FORMAT MEDIA]. Touch [SD CARD] or [Built-inMemory].

  • Page 40: Vqt3J17

    [MEDIA STATUS] The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card, built-in memory and HDD can be checked. ≥ Touching [CHANGE MEDIA] switches the unit between the display for the SD card and the display for the built-in memory/HDD. ≥...

  • Page 41: Advanced (Recording)

    Advanced (Recording) Zoom in/out function Zoom lever/Zoom button icons T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥ Maximum zoom ratio for recording motion pictures can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. (l 53) ≥ You can also perform zoom operation by simply touching the LCD monitor. (Touch Zoom: l 43) ∫...

  • Page 42: Image Stabilizer Function

    Advanced (Recording) Image Stabilizer Function Use the image stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording. This unit is equipped with Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer. Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer is a hybrid of optical and electrical image stabilizer. ≥ Please refer to page 45 for details about the Optical Image Stabilizer Lock. O.I.S.

  • Page 43: Recording With The Touch Function

    Advanced (Recording) Recording with the Touch function You can record using convenient functions just by the easy operation of touching the screen. Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display Touch function icons. (l 20) (e.g. AF/AE tracking) Touch the Touch function icon.

  • Page 44: Start Recording

    AF/AE tracking It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen. The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking) Touch ≥ When [FACE RECOG.] (l 54) is [ON] and a registered face is detected, the target is automatically locked.

  • Page 45: Optical Image Stabilizer Lock

    Optical Image Stabilizer Lock In Motion Picture Recording Mode, you can further improve optical image stabilization by touching and holding Optical Image Stabilizer Lock icon. With this function, you can further reduce the effects of the shake that tends to occur when using zoom. ...

  • Page 46: 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. Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display the operation icons. (l 20) ≥ Touch on Touch Menu to switch pages upward or downward.

  • Page 47: Intelligent Contrast Control

    Fade When you start recording, the image/audio gradually (Fade in) appears. (Fade in) When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually disappears. (Fade out) ≥ The Fade setting is canceled when the recording stops. ∫ To select the color for Fade in/out (Fade out) : [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOR] # MENU...

  • Page 48: Smile Shot

    ≥ After setting PRE-REC, if recording starts in less than 3 seconds, or while the PRE-REC indication flashes within about 3 seconds after initiating the Quick start operation, motion pictures taken 3 seconds before pressing the recording start/stop button cannot be recorded. ≥...

  • Page 49: Video Light

    Video light It is possible to record with illumination even in dark places with Motion Picture Recording Mode. Each time the icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order. ([ON]) # ([AUTO]) # ([OFF]) Always on. : Turns on/off automatically according to brightness of the surroundings.

  • Page 50: Backlight Compensation

    Red-Eye Reduction Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from Photo light. ≥ The Photo light is activated 2 times. ≥ The red-eye phenomenon tends to appear in certain recording conditions and more with some people than with others. ≥...

  • Page 51: 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. 70 cm (28q). ≥ When the Tele macro is set with the zoom magnification less than 37k in Motion Picture Recording Mode, it will automatically be set to 37k.

  • Page 52: Recording Functions Of Menus

    Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of menus [SCENE MODE] 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 5Sports: and pause of playback Portrait:...

  • Page 53: Zoom Mode

    ≥ (Night scenery/Night portrait) j The shutter speed is 1/2 or more in Still Picture Recording Mode. j Using a tripod is recommended. ≥ (Night portrait) j The Photo light is set to [ON]. [ZOOM MODE] Set the maximum zoom ratio for the Motion Picture Recording Mode. : [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting MENU [i.Zoom OFF]:...

  • Page 54: Face Recog

    [RELAY REC] It is possible to continuously record motion picture to an SD card when there is no space available in the built-in memory. (It allows you to record only to SD card from built-in memory.) ≥ Set [MEDIA SELECT] to [Built-inMemory]. ≥...

  • Page 55: Registering A Face For Face Recognition

    ∫ Registering a face for face recognition : [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [SET] MENU ≥ Up to a maximum of 6 people can be registered. Align the person’s face with the guide. ≥ Take a picture of the persons face from the front, ensuring that their hair does not hide the outline of their face, their eyes or their eyebrows.

  • Page 56: Changing The Information Of A Registered Person

    ∫ Changing the information of a registered person Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [EDIT] MENU Touch the desired item to enter the setting. ≥ Up to 3 face shots can be registered. To additionally register or to change/delete the registered face shots, touch the face shot.

  • Page 57: Face Framing

    [NAME DISPLAY] When a registered person is detected by face recognition during recording, the name registered for that person is displayed. : [RECORD SETUP] # [NAME DISPLAY] # desired number MENU [OFF]/[1]/[2]/[3] ≥ Displayed name will disappear after a while. ≥...

  • Page 58: Shooting Guide

    ≥ The AGS function may activate and cause the unit to pause the recording if you are recording a subject right above or right below you. [AUTO SLOW SHTR] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ≥...

  • Page 59: Zoom Mic

    [WIND NOISE CANCELER] This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 64) : [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND NOISE CANCELER] # [ON] MENU ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. ≥...

  • Page 60: Picture Adjust

    ≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the setting is fixed to [AUTO] and cannot be changed. ≥ When [ZOOM MIC] is [ON], the volume will be different depending on the zoom rate. ≥ The microphone input level meter shows the larger of the inputs from the 2 built-in microphones.

  • Page 61: Picture Size

    [PICTURE SIZE] The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing. : [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting MENU ∫ Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio Aspect ratio will change depending on the picture size. 4:3: Aspect ratio of 4:3 television 3:2:...
  • Page 62 [QUALITY] Selecting the picture quality. : [PICTURE] # [QUALITY] # desired setting MENU Still pictures with a high picture quality are recorded. Priority is given to the number of still pictures recorded. Still pictures are recorded in normal picture quality. [HI-SPEED BURST] Recording is done continuously at the rate of 30 or 60 still pictures per second.

  • Page 63: Af Assist Lamp

    (When [SELECT] is selected in step 4) Touch the range of pictures that will be stored. ≥ Previous (Next) page is displayed by touching * Only select the picture for start point if only 1 picture is to be stored. ≥...

  • Page 64: Manual Recording

    Advanced (Recording) Manual recording ≥ The manual focus, white balance, shutter speed, brightness (Iris and Gain) settings are retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode. Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. appears on the screen.

  • Page 65: White Balance

    White balance Automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 64) Touch [WB]. FOCUS Touch to select White balance mode.

  • Page 66: 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 64) Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS]. Touch to adjust settings.

  • Page 67: Manual Focus Adjustment

    Manual focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 64) (When MF assist function is used) Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON] MENU ≥...

  • Page 68: Advanced (Playback)

    Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 30. Playback operation Playback display Operating steps Touch 5 during playback to fast forward. (Touch 6 to rewind.) ≥ The fast forward/rewind speed During Playback Fast forward/ increases if you touch 5/6 again.

  • Page 69: Creating Still Picture From Motion Picture

    Playback operation Playback display Operating steps Touch the Direct playback bar or slide it while touching. During Playback ≥ The playback pauses temporarily and Direct playback skips to the position touched or slid to while touching. ≥ Playback will start by releasing your touching or sliding finger.

  • Page 70: Highlight & Time Frame Index

    Highlight & Time frame index An image of one scene is displayed as a thumbnail at set search condition. Scene can be played back from any midway point of the scene you wish to see. ≥ Operate the zoom lever to side and change over the thumbnail display to Highlight &...

  • Page 71: 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] MENU If playback of a motion picture is stopped, appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped scene. ≥...

  • Page 72: 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. Touch the date select icon. (l 20)  A Date select icon Touch the playback date.

  • Page 73: Highlight Playback

    Highlight Playback Part that was recognized as clearly recorded is extracted from a long recording, and it can be played back in a short time with effects and music added. ≥ Highlight playback cannot be used for iFrame scenes. Touch .

  • Page 74: Priority Setting

    ∫ Priority setting Touch [FACE] or [FACE RECOG.]. ≥ If you touch [FACE], any detected face, including the face of person registered for Face Recognition, is given priority on playback. (When [FACE RECOG.] is selected) Touch a face to specify. 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3...

  • Page 75: Changing The Playback Settings And Playing Back The Slide Show

    ∫ Music setting Touch your favorite music. ≥ When [EFFECT SETUP] is set to [NONE], you will be able to select [NO MUSIC]. When [NO MUSIC] is selected, the audio recorded at the time of shooting is played back. ≥ To adjust the volume of music during playback or audio testing, operate the volume lever.
  • Page 76 (When [SLIDE INTERVAL] is selected) Touch the interval of playback for the slide show. [SHORT]: Approx. 1 second [NORMAL]: Approx. 5 seconds [LONG]: Approx. 15 seconds (When [MUSIC SELECT] is selected) Touch the desired sound. ≥ To adjust the volume of music during playback of the slide show or audio testing, operate the volume lever.

  • Page 77: 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 the scene or still picture being played back Touch while scenes or still pictures to be 0h01m30s 0h01m30s 0h01m30s...

  • Page 78: Dividing A Scene (Avchd)

    When you stop deleting halfway Touch [CANCEL] while deleting. ≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is canceled cannot be restored. To complete editing Touch [Return]. ≥ You can also delete scenes by touching [MENU], selecting [EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES], [MULTI] or [SINGLE].

  • Page 79: Dividing A Scene To Partially Delete (Iframe)

    ≥ You cannot divide a scene if you are playing back a disc with a DVD burner (optional) connected, or if the number of scenes of a given date would exceed 99 scenes. ≥ It may not be possible to divide scenes with a short recording time. ≥...

  • Page 80: Deleting Personal Information

    Deleting personal information Deletes face recognition information from scenes in which faces were recognized. ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then set [VIDEO/ PICTURE] to [AVCHD]. (l 30) ≥ Personal information is not recorded in the iFrame scenes. Select the menu.

  • Page 81: Dpof Setting

    Advanced (Playback) DPOF setting You can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD card. (Copy still pictures recorded to the built-in memory or HDD to the SD card before setting DPOF.) ≥...

  • Page 82: [Hdc-Tm80]

    Advanced (Playback) Relay scene combining [HDC-TM80] You can combine the relayed scene (l 54) in the built-in memory and the continued scene in the SD card to be one into the SD card. Relay-recorded scene Relay scene combining A Built-in memory B SD card C Range of Relay recording ≥...
  • Page 83 To cancel relay information : [EDIT SCENE] # [RELAY INFO CANCEL] MENU ≥ When the relay information is canceled, combining of the relayed scenes will not be possible anymore. Combining of the relay scene cannot be performed if the available space on the SD card is less than the volume of the relayed scene in the built-in memory.

  • Page 84: 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 85 ≥ 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 86 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/ ≥ iFrame scenes cannot be played back on a TV.

  • Page 87: Connecting 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 TV. If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method [1080i] or [480p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV.

  • Page 88: 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 89 ≥ 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 90: Copy/Dubbing

    Copy/Dubbing Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory/HDD [HDC-TM80/HDC-HS80] Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between an SD card inserted in this unit and a built-in memory/HDD. ∫ Check the used space of the copy destination It is possible to check the used space of the SD card, built-in memory or HDD by [MEDIA STATUS] (l 40).
  • Page 91 Touch desired items following the screen display. ≥ It will return to the previous step by touching ≥ (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected) When touched, the scene/still picture is selected and the indication appears on the thumbnail. Touch the scene/still picture again to cancel the operation. ≥...

  • Page 92: Connecting A Dvd Burner To Copy To/ Play Back A Disc

    ≥ Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it. ≥ iFrame scenes cannot be copied to disc. Copy to PC to make a backup. (l 102) Preparing for copying/playing back We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW-BN01. ∫ About discs that can be used for copying DVD-R...
  • Page 93 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with DVD burner) to the DVD burner. ≥ You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit. Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner).

  • Page 94: Copying To Discs

    Copying to discs ≥ You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc. (You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM.) ≥ You cannot copy motion pictures together with still pictures or motion pictures in a different picture quality (AVCHD picture quality and conventional normal picture quality) to the same disc.

  • Page 95: Important Notice

    Important Notice ≥ When connecting an optional DVD burner and this unit for copying a disc, do not insert a disc with recorded motion pictures in high definition picture quality into devices that do not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in the device.

  • Page 96: Playing Back The Copied Disc

    ≥ The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. ≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the USB Connection Cable while copying. Also, do not shake this unit or the DVD burner. ≥...

  • Page 97: Managing The Copied Disc

    Managing the copied disc ≥ Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (l 93) ∫ Formatting discs This is for initializing DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and +RW discs. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased.

  • Page 98: Dubbing With A Blu-Ray Disc Recorder, Video, Etc

    Copy/Dubbing Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video, etc. ∫ Check before dubbing Check the equipment used for dubbing. Equipment used Dubbing picture To dub for dubbing quality Equipment with High-definition Insert the SD card directly SD card slot picture quality (l 99) Equipment with High-definition...
  • Page 99 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 100 ≥ 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 101: 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 102: With A Pc

    With a PC What you can do with a PC HD Writer AE 3.0 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 AE 3.0, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM.
  • Page 103 ≥ 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 104: 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 105: 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 106 Display High Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended) Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (1920k1080 pixels or more recommended) Windows 7/Windows Vista: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card (DirectX 10 recommended) Windows XP: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card Compatible with DirectDraw overlay ™...
  • Page 107 ∫ 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 108: Installation

    ≥ If Windows 7 is in use, 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 109 When installation is complete, some notes will appear. Check the contents, then close the window. Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], then click [Finish]. The PC must be rebooted for the application to work. ∫ Uninstalling HD Writer AE 3.0 Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require.

  • Page 110: 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 VQT3J17...

  • Page 111: To Disconnect Usb Cable Safely

    SD card, built-in memory or HDD.) ∫ 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 112: 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: ) is displayed in [Computer]. We recommend using HD Writer AE 3.0 The following data will be recorded. to copy or write back motion picture data.

  • Page 113: Starting Hd Writer Ae 3.0

    The software cannot be used with the user name for a guest account. (On the PC) Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer AE 3.0] # [HD Writer AE]. ≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software.

  • Page 114: If Using Mac

    With a PC If using Mac ≥ HD Writer AE 3.0 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 124 for details. ∫...

  • Page 115: Indications

    Others Indications only only ∫ Recording indications Motion Picture Recording Mode Still Picture Recording Mode 1h30m  0h00m00s R 3000 1h30m R 1h20m MEGA PRE-REC  1/100 1/100 OPEN OPEN  12:34PM 12:34PM NOV 15 2011 NOV 15 2011 Motion picture recording mode (l 53) R 1h20m Remaining time for motion Intelligent Auto Mode (l 28)
  • Page 116 HDD Falling detection Display Touch Menu (l 20) (l 5) Backlight Compensation PRE-REC (l 47) (l 50) PRE-REC Zoom Microphone (l 59) Soft Skin Mode (l 50) Wind Noise Canceler (l 59) Tele Macro (l 51) Picture adjustment (l 60) Intelligent Contrast Control (l 47) Digital cinema color (l 58)
  • Page 117 ∫ Playback indications ∫ Indication of connection to other devices /7/8/9/:/ 1/;/5/ D/E/;1/2; Accessing the card (l 100, 111) Display during playback (l 30, 68) Accessing the built-in memory 0h00m00s Playback Time (l 30) (l 100, 111) No.10 Scene Number Accessing the HDD (l 100, Repeat Playback (l 70) 111)

  • Page 118: Messages

    ≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l 12) 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 119: 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 120: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting Power Problem Check points This unit cannot be ≥ Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently turned on. charged. (l 13) ≥ In cold places, the battery using time becomes shorter. This unit does not stay ≥...
  • Page 121 Recording Problem Check points The unit arbitrarily stops ≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording. recording. (l 16) ≥ The recordable time may have shortened due to the deterioration of the data writing speed or repeated recording and deletion.
  • Page 122 Playback Problem Check points 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 80) deleted. ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed as cannot be deleted.
  • Page 123 With other products Problem Check points Although this unit is ≥ Please read the operating instructions of your TV and correctly connected to a select the channel that matches the input used for the TV, images cannot be connection. seen. ≥...
  • Page 124 With a PC Problem Check points When connected by the ≥ After re-inserting the SD card into the unit, reconnect the USB cable, this unit is supplied USB cable. not detected by the PC. ≥ Select another USB terminal on the PC. ≥...
  • Page 125 ∫ 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 126: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for use 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 127 (silica gel) in with it. ≥ Please look after the data in your built-in memory or HDD carefully. Panasonic will When disposing of or giving away this not be held responsible in the unlikely unit, note that: case that private data is divulged.

  • Page 128: About The Battery

    ≥ Prepare batteries enough to last for 3 to 4 About the battery times the period you are planning to record for. Cold places such as a ski resort The battery used in this unit is a can shorten recording time. rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

  • Page 129: About The Ac Adaptor

    About the AC adaptor About status indicator during charging ≥ If the temperature of the battery is extremely high or extremely low, charging When the status indicator is flashing at a may take time or the battery may not be particularly fast or slow rate, the charged.

  • Page 130: 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 cleaner. ≥ Formatting and deletion of this unit or ≥...

  • Page 131: About Condensation

    It should be noted before use that ≥ When a cold room has been warmed up Panasonic does not accept any quickly. responsibility for direct or indirect ≥ When cool wind from an air conditioner is problems which occur as the result of the directly blown onto this unit.

  • Page 132: About Copyright

    (i) ≥ “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are encode video in compliance with the AVC trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode Sony Corporation. AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer ≥...

  • Page 133: 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] [HE] Picture size 1920k1080 1920k1080 1920k1080 1920k1080 4 GB 30 min...

  • Page 134: 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 1856k1392 640k480 2064k1376 Aspect ratio 4 GB 2600 30000 2500...

  • Page 135: Specifications

    Others Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 3.6 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording; Charging; 4.5 W 7.7 W 4.5 W 7.7 W 5.4 W 7.7 W Signal system: 1080/60i, 540/30p Recording format:...
  • Page 136 Monitor: 2.7z wide LCD monitor (Approx. 230 K dots) Microphone: Stereo (with a zoom microphone) Speaker: 1 round speaker, dynamic type White balance adjustment: Auto tracking white balance system Standard illumination: 1,400 lx Minimum required illumination: Approx. 7 lx (1/30 with Low light mode in the Scene mode) Approx.

  • Page 137: Motion Pictures

    Dimensions: 51.5 mm (W)k59.0 mm (H)k109 mm (D) [2.02 q (W)k2.32 q (H)k4.29 q (D)] (excluding projecting parts) 60.0 mm (W)k64.0 mm (H)k109 mm (D) [2.37 q (W)k2.51 q (H)k4.29 q (D)] (excluding projecting parts) Mass (Weight): Approx. 192 (Approx. 0.42 lbs.) [without battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)] Approx.
  • Page 138 Recording mode and transfer rate: [HA]; Approx. 17 Mbps (VBR) [HG]; Approx. 13 Mbps (VBR) [HX]; Approx. 9 Mbps (VBR) [HE]; Approx. 5 Mbps (VBR) [iFrame]:Approx. 28 Mbps (VBR) Refer to page 133 for the recordable time. Picture size: [HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE]; 1920k1080/60i [iFrame]: 960k540/30p Audio compression:...

  • Page 139: Optional Accessories

    Others Optional accessories Product numbers correct as of Dec. 2010. These may be subject to change. Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. Battery charger (VW-BC10PP) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBK180) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBK360) HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30) Video DC light (VW-LDC103PP) Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10PP) Shoe adaptor (VW-SK12PP)

  • Page 140: Useful Information

    Or you may contact us in the next following phones numbers: 01800-VIP-PANA (01800-847-7262) - Interior (55) 5000-1200 - Mexico D.F. and Metropolitan Area VQT3J17 F1210TC0 ( 500  ) Panasonic Corporation Web site: http://panasonic.net © Panasonic Corporation 2011...

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