Panasonic Webcam HDC SD40 User Manual

Operating Instructions  
High Definition Video Camera  
Model No.  
HDC-SD40  
HDC-TM40  
Before use, please read these instructions completely.  
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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.  
Functions that can be used for still picture  
recording/still picture playback are  
indicated by  
instructions.  
in these operating  
Pages for reference are indicated by an  
arrow, for example: l 00  
These operating instructions are designed  
for use with models  
. Pictures may be slightly  
different from the original.  
The illustrations used in these operating  
instructions show model  
and  
,
however, parts of the explanation refer to  
different models.  
Depending on the model, some functions  
are not available.  
Features may vary, so please read  
carefully.  
Not all models may be available  
depending on the region of purchase.  
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Contents  
Information for Your Safety......................2  
Recording with manual focus............ 51  
Parts identification and handling ............6  
Power supply.............................................9  
Inserting/removing the battery............. 9  
Recording to a card ................................13  
Cards that you can use with this  
unit .................................................... 13  
Inserting/removing an SD card.......... 14  
Turning the unit on and off with the  
Turning the unit on and off with the  
Playback Operations .............................. 52  
operation icon ................................... 52  
Creating still picture from motion  
picture ............................................... 53  
Resuming the previous playback...... 54  
Playing back motion pictures/still  
Changing the playback settings and  
Deleting scenes/still pictures ................ 58  
Dividing a scene to partially delete  
Protecting scenes/still pictures ......... 62  
Watching Video/Pictures on your TV.... 63  
Connecting with a HDMI mini  
Basic  
Before recording.....................................18  
Selecting a media to record  
[HDC-TM40] .............................................19  
Recording still pictures..........................22  
Intelligent auto mode..............................23  
Motion picture/Still picture playback ....25  
cable ................................................. 66  
Connecting with the AV multi  
cable ................................................. 66  
Playback using VIERA Link ................... 67  
Advanced (Recording)  
Copying from Built-in Memory to SD  
card [HDC-TM40] .................................... 69  
Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder,  
video devices, etc................................... 71  
Zoom in/out function ..............................36  
Optical image stabilizer function...........37  
Recording with the video light...............37  
Recording functions of operation  
icons ........................................................38  
Operation icons................................. 38  
Recording functions of menus..............42  
Manual recording....................................48  
White balance ................................... 48  
With a PC  
What you can do with a PC.................... 75  
End User License Agreement........... 77  
Operating environment .......................... 78  
Installation............................................... 81  
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Starting HD Writer LE 1.0 .......................86  
Reading the operating instructions of  
the software applications................... 86  
If using Mac .............................................87  
Indications...............................................88  
Messages.................................................90  
About recovery.................................. 91  
Troubleshooting......................................92  
Cautions for use......................................97  
About copyright ....................................102  
Recording modes/approximate  
recordable time .....................................103  
Approximate number of recordable  
pictures..................................................104  
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Preparation  
Parts identification and handling  
1
2
Power button [  
Delete/Video light button  
/LIGHT] (l 37, 58)  
] (l 15)  
1 2 34  
5
[
3
4
Intelligent auto/Manual button  
[iA/MANUAL] (l 23, 48)  
Optical image stabilizer button  
[
O.I.S.] (l 37)  
5
6
7
Recording start/stop button (l 20)  
Battery holder (l 9)  
HDMI mini connector [HDMI]  
(l 63, 67)  
USB terminal [ ] (l 71, 83)  
AV multi connector (l 63, 74)  
6
AV MULTI  
8
9
10  
11  
12  
Use the AV multi cable (only the supplied  
7
8 9  
cable).  
10 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 14)  
11 Card slot (l 14)  
12 SD card cover (l 14)  
13 Speaker  
14 Lens cover opening/closing switch  
When not using the unit, close the lens  
cover to protect the lens.  
Slide the opening/closing switch to  
open/close the cover.  
14  
15  
13  
16  
15 Lens cover  
16 Lens  
17 Internal stereo microphones  
18 Video light (l 37)  
17  
18  
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19 Menu button [MENU] (l 28)  
20 LCD monitor (l 18)  
19  
21  
22  
20  
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.  
However, this is not a malfunction and  
does not affect the recorded picture.  
21 cursor button (l 25, 28, 38)  
Use the cursor button to select the  
recording functions and playback  
operations, and to operate the menu  
screen.  
In these operating instructions, the cursor  
button is denoted as shown below or as  
3/4/2/1.  
Example: For pressing the (down) button  
or  
Press 4  
22 Enter button [ENTER] (l 25, 28, 38)  
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23 Tripod receptacle  
23  
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)  
24  
25 Photoshot button [  
26 Zoom lever [W/T] (In recording mode)  
] (l 22)  
2627  
25  
(l 36)  
Thumbnail display switch [  
/
]/  
Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback  
mode) (l 26)  
27 Mode switch (l 16)  
28 Status indicator (l 15)  
29 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 10)  
Do not use any other AC adaptors except  
the supplied one.  
30 Grip belt  
Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits  
your hand.  
28  
30  
1
2
3
Flip the belt.  
Adjust the length.  
Replace the belt.  
29  
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Preparation  
Power supply  
About batteries that you can use with this unit  
The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360.  
The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The  
dedicated battery (VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360) supports this function. The only  
batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine 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.  
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the  
genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these  
battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the  
requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these  
battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable  
for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack.  
To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine  
Panasonic battery pack is used.  
Inserting/removing the battery  
Press the power button to turn off the unit. (l 15)  
Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.  
Removing the battery  
Be sure to hold down the power button  
until the status indicator goes off. Then  
remove the battery while supporting the  
unit to prevent it dropping.  
Move the battery release lever in the  
direction indicated by the arrow and  
remove the battery when unlocked.  
A
Insert the battery until it clicks and  
locks.  
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Charging the battery  
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully  
before using this unit.  
The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is  
always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.  
Important:  
Use the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use the AC adaptor of another device.  
Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit.  
Also, do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.  
The battery will not be charged if the unit is turned on.  
It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 30 oC.  
(The battery temperature should also be the same.)  
A
DC input terminal  
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.  
1 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input terminal.  
2 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor, then the AC outlet.  
The status indicator will flash red at an interval of 2 seconds, indicating that charging has  
begun.  
It will turn off when the charging is completed.  
Connecting to the AC outlet  
If you turn on the unit while connecting with the AC adaptor, you can use the unit with power  
supplied from the outlet.  
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.  
Do not heat or expose to flame.  
Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period  
of time with doors and windows closed.  
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Charging and recording time  
Charging/Recording time  
Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH (When using AC adaptor)  
HDC-SD40  
Battery model number  
[Voltage/Capacity  
(minimum)]  
Maximum  
continuously  
recordable time  
Actual  
recordable  
time  
Charging Recording  
time  
mode  
[HA], [HG],  
[HX]  
Supplied battery/  
VW-VBK180 (optional)  
[3.6 V/1790 mAh]  
2 h 15 min  
1 h 10 min  
2 h 25 min  
[iFrame]  
[HA], [HG]  
[HX]  
2 h 40 min  
4 h 30 min  
4 h 35 min  
5 h 20 min  
1 h 25 min  
2 h 20 min  
2 h 20 min  
2 h 45 min  
VW-VBK360 (optional)  
[3.6 V/3580 mAh]  
4 h 20 min  
[iFrame]  
HDC-TM40  
Battery model number  
[Voltage/Capacity  
(minimum)]  
Maximum  
continuously  
recordable time  
Actual  
recordable  
time  
Charging Recording  
time  
mode  
[HA], [HG],  
[HX]  
Supplied battery/  
VW-VBK180 (optional)  
[3.6 V/1790 mAh]  
2 h 15 min  
1 h 10 min  
2 h 25 min  
[iFrame]  
[HA], [HG]  
[HX]  
2 h 40 min  
4 h 30 min  
4 h 35 min  
5 h 20 min  
1 h 25 min  
2 h 20 min  
2 h 20 min  
2 h 45 min  
VW-VBK360 (optional)  
[3.6 V/3580 mAh]  
4 h 20 min  
[iFrame]  
These times are approximations.  
The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.  
Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as  
high/low temperature.  
The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping  
recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc.  
The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction.  
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Battery capacity indication  
The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.  
#
#
#
#
If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then  
will become red. If the battery  
discharges, then will flash.  
The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you  
can use for this unit. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use.  
When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining  
battery capacity will not be shown.  
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Preparation  
Recording to a card  
The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card or built-in memory. To  
record to an SD card, read the following.  
This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is compatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC  
Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards. When using an SDHC memory card/SDXC  
memory card with other equipment, check the equipment is compatible with these memory  
cards.  
Cards that you can use with this unit  
Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for  
motion picture recording.  
Still picture  
recording  
Card type  
Capacity  
Motion picture recording  
8 MB/16 MB/32 MB Cannot be used.  
Cannot be  
guaranteed in  
operation.  
64 MB/128 MB/ Cannot be guaranteed in  
256 MB operation.  
SD  
Memory Card  
512 MB/1 GB/2 GB  
4 GB/6 GB/8 GB/  
SDHC  
Memory Card  
12 GB/16 GB/  
Can be used.  
24 GB/32 GB  
Can be used.  
SDXC  
Memory Card  
48 GB/64 GB  
* SD Speed Class Rating is the speed  
standard regarding continuous writing.  
Check via the label on the card, etc.  
e.g.:  
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.  
Memory cards that exceed 64 GB cannot be used.  
When the write-protect switch A on SD card is locked, no recording,  
deletion or editing will be possible on the card.  
Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.  
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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.  
Caution:  
Check that the access lamp has gone off.  
Access lamp [ACCESS] A  
When this unit is accessing the SD  
card or built-in memory, the access  
lamp lights up.  
1 Open the LCD monitor.  
2 Open the SD card cover and  
insert (remove) the SD card  
into (from) the card slot B.  
Face the label side C in the direction  
shown in the illustration and press it  
straight in as far as it will go.  
Press the centre of the SD card and then  
pull it straight out.  
3 Securely close the SD card  
cover.  
Securely close it until it clicks.  
Do not touch the terminals on the back of  
the SD card.  
Do not expose the terminals of the SD  
card to water, garbage or dust.  
Do not apply strong shocks, bend, or drop  
the SD card.  
Do not place SD cards in the following areas:  
jIn direct sunlight  
Electrical noise, static electricity or the  
failure of this unit or the SD card may  
damage or erase the data stored on the  
SD card.  
When the card access lamp is lit, do not:  
jRemove the SD card  
jIn very dusty or humid areas  
jNear a heater  
jLocations susceptible to significant  
difference in temperature (condensation  
can occur.)  
jWhere static electricity or  
electromagnetic waves occur  
jTurn the unit off  
jInsert and remove the USB cable  
jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock  
Performing the above while the lamp is on  
may result in damage to data/SD card or  
this unit.  
To protect SD cards, return them to their  
cases when you are not using them.  
About disposing of or giving away the SD  
card. (l 100)  
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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.  
To turn off the unit  
Hold down the power button  
until the status indicator  
goes off.  
A
The status indicator lights.  
Turning the unit on and off with the LCD monitor  
Unit is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and unit is turned off when it is closed.  
During normal use, opening and closing of the LCD monitor can be conveniently used  
to turn the unit on/off.  
To turn on the unit  
To turn off the unit  
A
The status indicator lights.  
B
The status indicator goes off.  
The unit will not turn off while recording motion pictures even if the LCD monitor is closed.  
In the following cases, opening the LCD monitor does not turn on the unit. Press the power  
button to turn on the unit.  
jWhen the unit is purchased  
jWhen you have turned off the unit using the power button  
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Preparation  
Selecting a mode  
Change the mode to recording or playback.  
Operate the mode switch to change the mode to  
or  
.
Recording mode (l 20)  
Playback mode (l 25, 52)  
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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.  
¬ Change the mode to  
.
1 Select the menu. (l 28)  
: [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET]  
2 Select the date or time using 2/1 and set the desired value using  
3/4.  
A
Displaying the World time setting  
(l 29):  
[HOME]/  
[DESTINATION]  
The year can be set between 2000 and  
2039.  
The 24-hour system is used to display the  
time.  
3 Press the ENTER button.  
A message prompting for World time setting may be displayed. Perform the World time  
setting by pressing the ENTER button. (l 29)  
Press the MENU button to complete the setting.  
The date and time function is driven by a built-in lithium battery.  
When this unit is purchased, the clock is set. If the time display becomes [- -], the built-in  
lithium battery needs to be charged. To recharge the built-in lithium battery, connect the AC  
adaptor or attach the battery to this unit. Leave the unit as it is for approx. 24 hours and the  
battery will maintain the date and time for approx. 4 months. (The battery is still being  
recharged even if the unit is off.)  
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Basic  
Before recording  
Basic camera positioning  
1
2
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 with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is  
backlit, it will become dark in the recording.  
Keep your arms near your body and separate your legs for better balance.  
Do not cover the microphones with your hand etc.  
Basic motion picture recording  
The unit should normally be held steady when recording.  
If you move the unit when recording, do so slowly, maintaining a constant speed.  
The zoom operation is useful for recording subjects you cannot get close to, but overuse of  
zoom in and zoom out can make the resulting motion picture less enjoyable to watch.  
Recording yourself  
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.  
The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror  
image. (However the image recorded is the same as a  
normal recording.)  
Only some indications will appear on the screen. When  
appears, return the direction of the LCD monitor to  
normal position and check the warning/alarm indication.  
(l 90)  
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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.  
1 Change the mode to  
.
2 Select the menu. (l 28)  
: [MEDIA SELECT]  
3 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.  
A
B
C
D
[VIDEO/SD CARD]  
[VIDEO/Built-inMemory]  
[PICTURE/SD CARD]  
[PICTURE/Built-inMemory]  
The media is selected separately to motion pictures or still pictures is highlighted in yellow.  
Select and press the ENTER button to return to the previous screen.  
4 Press the MENU button to complete the settings.  
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Basic  
Recording motion pictures  
Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. (l 6)  
1 Change the mode to  
and  
open the LCD monitor.  
2 Press the recording start/  
stop button to start  
recording.  
A
When you begin recording, ;  
changes to ¥.  
3 Press the recording start/  
stop button again to pause  
recording.  
About the screen indications in the motion picture recording  
0h00m00s  
A
B
Recording mode  
Approximate remaining recordable  
time  
R 1h20m  
(When the remaining time is less than  
1 minute, R 0h00m flashes red.)  
Recording time elapsed  
C
Each time the unit is put into recording  
pause, the counter display will be reset  
to 0h00m00s.  
(“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for  
minute and “s” for second.)  
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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)  
The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording  
and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.  
When you record with the [REC MODE] set to [iFrame], the scenes longer than  
approximately 20 minutes will be automatically divided. (Recording will continue.)  
(Maximum recordable scenes of a single SD card or built-in memory)  
Recording formats  
Recordable scenes  
Different dates (l 55)  
[HA]/[HG]/[HX]  
Approx. 3900  
Approx. 200  
[iFrame]  
Approx. 89100  
Approx. 900  
Maximum number of recordable scenes and maximum number of different dates will be  
less than above table when there are both iFrame scenes and still pictures recorded on SD  
card or built-in memory.  
While recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed.  
Please refer to page 103 for detail about the approximate recordable time.  
About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures  
When motion picture is recorded in AVCHD format  
Only motion pictures recorded with the recording format set to AVCHD are supported  
by AVCHD compatible equipment. Images cannot be played with equipment that does  
not support AVCHD (ordinary DVD recorders). Confirm that your equipment supports  
AVCHD by referring to the operating instructions.  
It is not always possible to play back motion pictures recorded with the recording  
format set to AVCHD on AVCHD compatible equipment. In such a case, play back on  
this unit instead.  
When motion picture is recorded in iFrame format  
You can play back on a Mac (iMovie’11).  
It is not compatible with motion picture recorded in AVCHD format.  
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Basic  
Recording still pictures  
Still picture recorded with size of  
M
(1920k1080) and an aspect ratio of 16:9.  
2.1  
Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. (l 6)  
1 Change the mode to  
and  
open the LCD monitor.  
2 Press the  
button.  
About the screen indications in still picture recording  
:
:
Quality of still pictures (l 46)  
Size of still pictures  
2.1  
M
R3000:  
Remaining number of still pictures (Flashes in  
red when [0] appears.)  
2.1  
M
:
Still picture operation indicator (l 89)  
R3000  
During motion picture recording or when set to PRE-REC, you cannot record still pictures.  
It is recommended using a tripod when recording still pictures in dark places because the  
shutter speed becomes slow.  
To print a picture, save the picture to the SD card (l 69) and print using a PC or a printer.  
The edges of still pictures recorded on this unit with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut at  
printing. Check the printer or photo studio before printing.  
Please refer to page 104 about the number of recordable pictures.  
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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.  
Mode  
Scene  
Effect  
Portrait  
When the object is a  
person  
Faces are detected and focused  
automatically, and the brightness is  
adjusted so it is recorded clearly.  
Scenery  
Recording outdoors  
The whole landscape will be recorded  
vividly without whiting out the  
background sky, which may be very  
bright.  
Spotlight  
Low light  
Under a spotlight  
Very bright object is recorded clearly.  
Dark room or twilight It can record very clearly even in a dark  
room or twilight.  
Normal  
Other situations  
Contrast is adjusted automatically for  
clear image.  
Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired mode.  
In the portrait, spotlight and low light mode, the face will be surrounded by white frame  
when detected. In the portrait mode, a subject that is bigger and close to centre of the  
screen will be surrounded by an orange frame. (l 44)  
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.  
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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.  
Colour balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or  
scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings. (l 48, 51)  
Automatic white balance  
The illustration shows the range over which automatic white balance functions.  
1) The effective range of automatic white balance  
adjustment on this unit  
2) Blue sky  
2)  
10 000K  
9 000K  
8 000K  
7 000K  
3)  
3) Cloudy sky (rain)  
4) Sunlight  
5) White fluorescent lamp  
6) Halogen light bulb  
6 000K  
4)  
5 000K  
4 000K  
5)  
1)  
7) Incandescent light bulb  
8) Sunrise or sunset  
6)  
3 000K  
7)  
9) Candlelight  
If the automatic white balance is not functioning normally,  
adjust the white balance manually. (l 48)  
8)  
9)  
2 000K  
1 000K  
Auto focus  
The unit focuses automatically.  
Auto focus does not work correctly in the following  
situations. Record pictures in the manual focus mode. (l 51)  
jRecording distant and close-up objects at the same time  
jRecording a subject behind dirty or dusty window  
jRecording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly  
reflective objects  
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Basic  
Motion picture/Still picture playback  
1 Change the mode to  
.
2 Select the play mode select  
icon A using 3/4/2 and  
press the ENTER button.  
3
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.  
Press the MENU button.  
4 Select the scene or the still  
picture to be played back using  
3/4/2/1, then press the  
ENTER button.  
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B
is displayed when [AVCHD] is  
selected or is displayed when  
[iFrame] is selected in step 3.  
When you select  
/
and press the ENTER button, the next (previous) page is  
displayed.  
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0h00m00s  
5 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  
1/;: Playback/Pause  
1/;: Slide show (playback of the still  
pictures in numerical order)  
start/pause.  
2;: Plays back the previous picture.  
;1: Plays back the next picture.  
6:  
5:  
:  
Rewind playback  
Fast forward playback  
Stops the playback and shows  
the thumbnails.  
:  
Stops the playback and shows  
the thumbnails.  
Change the thumbnail display  
While the thumbnail is displayed, the thumbnail display changes in the following order if the  
zoom lever is operated to side or side.  
20 scenes () 9 scenes () 1 scene  
9 scenes display returns if the unit is turned off or the mode is  
changed.  
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 5 minutes, the screen returns to the thumbnails.  
The elapsed time for playback indication will be reset to 0h00m00s each scene.  
When playing back iFrame scenes, the image will pause momentarily and the screen may  
turn black when the scenes are switching.  
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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.  
Motion pictures recorded using other equipment cannot be played back on this unit.  
Motion pictures recorded in AVCHD and iFrame are not compatible with each other.  
Still picture compatibility  
This unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File  
system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology  
Industries Association).  
The file format of still pictures supported by this unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted  
files will be played back.)  
This unit may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded or created on other  
products and other products may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded on  
this unit.  
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Basic  
Using the menu screen  
To get back to the previous screen  
Press 2 of the cursor button.  
1 Press the MENU button.  
2 Select the top menu A using  
3/4 and press 1 or press the  
ENTER button.  
To exit the menu screen  
Press the MENU button.  
About the information display  
Descriptions of the selected submenus and  
items displayed in steps 3 and 4, and  
messages to confirm settings are displayed.  
About the operation icons  
3 Select the submenu B using  
3/4 and press 1 or press the  
ENTER button.  
/
:
Select and then press the ENTER button  
to switch the menu and thumbnail  
display page.  
:
Select and then press the ENTER button  
to return to the previous screen in cases  
such as menu setting, etc.  
4 Select the desired item using  
3/4/2/1, and press the  
ENTER button to set.  
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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  
[OFF]/[ON]  
[DISPLAY]  
The screen display can be changed to [OFF] (a portion of information displayed) or [ON] (all  
information displayed).  
[CLOCK SET]  
Please refer to page 17.  
[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.  
1
Select [SET WORLD TIME] and press the ENTER button.  
If the clock is not set, adjust the clock to the current time. (l 17)  
When the [HOME] (your home region) is not set, the message appears. Press the ENTER  
button and proceed to step 3.  
2
(Only when setting your home region)  
Select [HOME] using 2/1and press the ENTER button.  
3
(Only when setting your home region)  
Select your home region using  
2/1and press the ENTER button.  
Press 3 to set daylight saving time.  
appears and the summer time  
setting is turned on; the time  
difference from GMT is set forward by  
one hour. Press 3 again to return to  
the normal time setting.  
A
B
The current time  
The time difference from GMT  
(Greenwich Mean Time)  
4
(Only when setting the region of your  
travel destination)  
Select [DESTINATION] using 2/1 and press the ENTER button.  
When the home region is set for the first time, the screen for selecting home/travel  
destination appears after setting the home region successively. If the home region has  
already been set once, execute the menu operation for step 1.  
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(Only when setting the region of your  
travel destination)  
Select your travel destination  
using 2/1 and press the  
ENTER button.  
Press 3 to set daylight saving time.  
appears and the summer  
C
D
The local time at the selected travel  
destination  
The time difference between the  
travel destination and the home  
region  
time setting is turned on. The travel  
destination time and time difference  
from the home region time are set  
forward by one hour. Press 3 again  
to return to the normal time setting.  
Close the setting by pressing the  
MENU button.  
appears and the  
time of the travel destination is indicated.  
To return the display to the home setting  
Set the home region using step 1 to 3, and close the setting by pressing the MENU button.  
If you cannot find your travel destination in the area shown on the screen, set it by using  
the time difference from your home region.  
[OFF]/[D/T]/[DATE]  
[DATE/TIME]  
It is possible to change the date and time display mode.  
[Y/M/D]/[M/D/Y]/[D/M/Y]  
[DATE FORMAT]  
It is possible to change the date format.  
[OFF]/[5 MINUTES]  
[ECONOMY]  
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:  
jconnected to AC adaptor  
jusing the USB cable for PC  
jPRE-REC is used  
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[OFF]/[ON]  
[QUICK START]  
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.  
Change the mode to  
.
1
Set [QUICK START] to [ON].  
2
Close the LCD monitor while the mode is set to  
.
The status indicator A flashes green and the unit goes  
into quick start standby mode.  
3
Open the LCD monitor.  
The status indicator A lights red and the unit  
is put into recording pause.  
When in quick start standby mode about 60% of the power used in recording pause  
mode is being consumed, so the recording time will be reduced.  
Quick start standby mode is cancelled if  
jabout 5 minutes elapsed  
jmode is set to  
It may take some time for automatic white balance to adjust.  
In the quick start mode, the zoom magnification becomes 1k.  
If [ECONOMY] (l 30) 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.  
[OFF]/  
/
[ALERT SOUND]  
Start and stop of recording and unit on/off can be confirmed with this sound.  
(Volume low)/  
(Volume high)  
2 Beeps for 4 times  
When an error occurs. Check the sentence displayed on the screen. (l 90)  
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+1  
0
-1  
/
/
/
[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.  
+2  
+1  
0
-
1
(Makes even brighter)/  
(Makes brighter)/  
(Normal)/  
(Makes less bright)  
+1  
When the AC adaptor is in use, the LCD monitor is set to  
automatically.  
When the LCD monitor is bright, the recordable time with the battery will be shorter.  
[LCD SET]  
It adjusts brightness and colour density on the LCD monitor.  
These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.  
1
2
Select [LCD SET] and press the ENTER button.  
Select the item using 3/4, and press the ENTER button to set.  
[BRIGHTNESS]:  
Brightness of the LCD monitor  
[COLOUR]:  
Colour level of the LCD monitor  
3
Press 2/1 to adjust, and press the  
ENTER button.  
Press the MENU button to exit the menu  
screen.  
[COMPONENT]/[AV OUT]  
[AV MULTI]  
Please refer to page 66.  
[576i]/[1080i]  
[AUTO]/[1080i]/[576p]  
[OFF]/[ON]  
[COMPONENT OUT]  
Please refer to page 66.  
[HDMI RESOLUTION]  
Please refer to page 66.  
[VIERA Link]  
Please refer to page 67.  
[16:9]/[4:3]  
[TV ASPECT]  
Please refer to page 65.  
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[INITIAL SET]  
Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition.  
(Only when the mode is at the  
Settings for [MEDIA SELECT] , [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed.  
position)  
*
* For users who have  
, this menu is not displayed.  
[FORMAT CARD]  
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 75)  
When formatting is complete, press MENU button to exit the message screen.  
Perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be disposed/  
transferred. (l 100)  
Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card, while formatting. Do not expose the unit to  
vibrations or shock.  
Use this unit to format media.  
Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card may  
not be used on this unit.  
[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 75)  
1
2
Select [FORMAT MEDIA] and press the ENTER button.  
Select [Built-inMemory] or [SD CARD] using 3/2/1, then press the ENTER  
button.  
When formatting is complete, press MENU button to exit the message screen.  
Perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be disposed/  
transferred. (l 100)  
Perform a physical formatting of the built-in memory when this unit is to be disposed/  
transferred. (l 98)  
Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card, while formatting. Do not expose the unit to  
vibrations or shock.  
Use this unit to format media.  
Formatting built-in memory is only available with this unit.  
Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card may  
not be used on this unit.  
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[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.  
The SD card requires some space to store information and manage system files, so the  
actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value. The usable space is generally  
calculated as 1 GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. The capacities of this unit, PCs and software are  
expressed as 1 GB=1,024k1,024k1,024=1,073,741,824 bytes. Therefore, the indicated  
value of the capacity appears to be smaller.  
[MEDIA STATUS]  
The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card and built-in memory can be  
checked.  
Pressing the ENTER button switches between SD card and built-in memory display.  
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.  
The SD card or built-in memory requires some space to store information and manage  
system files, so the actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value. The  
usable SD card/built-in memory space is generally calculated as 1 GB=1,000,000,000  
bytes. The capacities of this unit, PCs and software are expressed as  
1 GB=1,024k1,024k1,024=1,073,741,824 bytes. Therefore, the indicated value of the  
capacity appears to be smaller.  
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[OFF]/[ON]  
[DEMO MODE]  
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.  
If any operation takes place, the demonstration is cancelled. However if no operations take  
place for approx. 5 minutes, the demonstration automatically starts again. To stop the  
demonstration, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF] or insert an SD card.  
[O.I.S. DEMO]  
This item is used to start the optical image stabilizer demo.  
(Only when the mode is at the  
position)  
Select [O.I.S. DEMO] and press the ENTER button, the demonstration automatically starts.  
When you press MENU button, the demonstration will be cancelled.  
[LANGUAGE]  
You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen.  
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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.  
T
W  
6
Maximum zoom magnification can be set with [D.ZOOM]. (l 43)  
If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound may  
be recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly.  
When the zoom magnification is 16.8k, the subjects are focused at about 1.2 m or more.  
When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm away  
from the lens.  
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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  
When you wish to record as you walk, we  
recommend that turn the optical image  
stabilizer on.  
When recording with a tripod, we recommend  
that you set the optical image stabilizer off.  
Stabilization may not be possible under strong shaking conditions.  
Advanced (Recording)  
Recording with the video light  
The video light enables brightening of the images taken in a dimly-lit place.  
¬ Change the mode to  
.
Delete/Video light button  
Setting of the video light switches every  
time the button is pressed while in recording  
mode.  
(On) # setting cancelled  
When the video light is in use, the recordable time when using the battery is shortened.  
The subject should be within 1.2 m of the unit.  
Using the colour night view function at the same time will make conditions even brighter.  
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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  
.
1 Press the ENTER button to  
display the operation icons on  
the screen.  
2
(e.g. Backlight compensation)  
Select an operation icon.  
ワユヹヵ  
1/2  
ワユヹヵ  
1/2  
Select the operation icon again to cancel  
the function.  
Refer to the respective pages for  
cancelling the following functions.  
jHelp mode (l 39)  
The indication changes each time you  
press 4 of the cursor button.  
Press the ENTER button to display/not-  
display the operation icon.  
jGuideline (l 39)  
Operation icons  
It is possible to set from the menu.  
(Except for the PRE-REC and Help mode)  
Fade  
Backlight compensation  
*1  
Help mode  
Guideline  
*1  
Tele macro  
*1  
PRE-REC  
*1,2  
Soft skin mode  
*2  
Intelligent contrast control  
*1,2  
Colour night view  
*1 Not displayed during recording.  
*2 It is not displayed in the intelligent auto  
mode.  
If you turn off the unit or change the mode  
to  
, PRE-REC, backlight  
compensation, colour night view and tele  
macro functions are cancelled.  
If you turn off the unit, the fade function is  
cancelled.  
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Fade  
When you start recording, the image/audio gradually  
appears. (Fade in)  
(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]  
The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white).  
Backlight compensation  
This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject.  
Help mode  
Select the desired icon using the cursor  
button to display an explanation on the  
screen.  
To exit the help mode  
Press the MENU button or select [END].  
You cannot record or set functions while in help mode.  
Guideline  
You can check if the image is level while recording. The function can also be used to  
estimate the balance of the composition.  
It will switch every time the icon is selected.  
#
#
# Setting cancelled  
The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded.  
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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.  
The tele macro function is cancelled when the zoom magnification becomes lower than  
16.8  
k
.
PRE-REC  
This prevents you from missing a shot.  
This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds  
before the recording start/stop button is pressed.  
appears on the screen.  
PRE-REC  
Aim the unit at the subject beforehand.  
There is no beep sound.  
PRE-REC is cancelled in the following cases.  
jIf you change the mode  
j
If you remove the SD card  
j
If you remove the SD card while [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [VIDEO/SD CARD]  
jIf you press the MENU button  
jIf you turn the unit off  
jIf you start recording  
jAfter 3 hours have passed  
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.  
Images displayed on the thumbnail in playback mode will differ from the motion pictures  
displayed at the start of playback.  
Soft skin mode  
This makes skin colours appear softer for a more attractive appearance.  
This is more effective if you record a person closely from the torso up.  
If the background or anything else in the scene has colours similar to the skin colour, they  
will also be smoothed.  
If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.  
If you record a person in the distance, the face may not be recorded clearly. In this case,  
cancel soft skin mode or zoom in on the face (close-up) to record.  
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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.  
Colour night view  
This function allows you to record colour images in very low light situations.  
(Minimum required illumination: approx. 1 lx)  
Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed.  
If set in a bright place, the screen may become washed out for a while.  
Bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.  
Using a tripod is recommended.  
In darker areas, auto focus may focus a bit slower. This is normal.  
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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  
Portrait:  
Spotlight:  
Snow:  
To make people stand out against the background  
Improved quality when subject is brightly illuminated.  
Improved image quality when shooting on snowy locations.  
To make blue in the sea or sky vibrant  
Beach:  
Sunset:  
Fireworks:  
Scenery:  
To make red in the sunrise or sunset vibrant  
To capture the fireworks in the night sky beautifully  
For spatial scenery  
Night scenery:  
To capture the evening or night scenery beautifully.  
For dark scenes, such as at dusk  
Low light:  
(Sunset/Low light)  
jThe shutter speed is 1/25 or more.  
(Sunset/Fireworks/Scenery/Night scenery)  
jImage may get blurry when close object is recorded.  
(Sports)  
jDuring normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth.  
jColour and screen brightness may change under indoor lighting.  
jIf the brightness is insufficient, the sports mode does not function. The  
flashes.  
display  
(Portrait)  
jColour and screen brightness may change under indoor lighting.  
(Fireworks)  
jThe shutter speed is 1/25.  
jImage may get washed out when recorded in bright surrounding.  
(Night scenery)  
jIt is recommended using a tripod.  
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[D.ZOOM]  
Set the maximum zoom ratio.  
: [RECORD SETUP] # [D.ZOOM] # desired setting  
[OFF]:  
Optical zoom only (Up to 16.8k)  
Digital zoom (Up to 50k)  
[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.  
: [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting  
*1  
[HA]/[HG]/[HX]  
*2  
:
Set the recording mode to AVCHD.  
Set the recording mode to iFrame.  
[iFrame]  
:
*1 Recording will have higher quality in the order of [HA], [HG] and [HX].  
*2 [iFrame] is a format suitable for Mac (iMovie’11). It is recommended for when using a  
Mac.  
Recordable time using the battery (l 11)  
This function’s default setting is [HG] mode.  
Please refer to page 103 about approximate recordable time.  
When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly, or when a fast-moving subject is recorded  
(particularly when recording in [HX] mode), mosaic-type noise may appear at playback.  
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[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.  
Prioritised face framing  
Prioritised face framing is displayed as orange frames. Focus and adjustment of brightness  
will be performed against the prioritised face framing.  
Prioritised face framing is only displayed with portrait mode in the intelligent auto mode.  
The white frame is for face detection only.  
[AGS]  
If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position while  
recording motion pictures, it is automatically put into recording pause.  
: [RECORD SETUP] # [AGS] # [ON]  
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.  
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[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.  
When the shutter speed becomes 1/25, the screen may be seen as if frames are missed  
and afterimages may appear.  
[WIND CUT]  
This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones.  
Switch to manual mode. (l 48)  
: [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND CUT] # [ON]  
This function’s default setting is [OFF].  
When switching to intelligent auto mode, [WIND CUT] is set to [OFF], and the setting  
cannot be changed.  
You may not see the full effect depending on the recording conditions.  
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[MIC LEVEL]  
When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted.  
Switch to manual mode. (l 48)  
1
Select the menu.  
: [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting  
[AUTO]:  
AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted  
automatically.  
[SETr  
]:  
The desired recording level can be set.  
AGC is activated, reducing noise.  
[SET]:  
The desired recording level can be set.  
You will be able to record natural-sounding audio.  
2
(When [SETr  
]/[SET] is selected)  
Press 2/1 to adjust.  
Adjust the microphone input level so that the  
last 2 bars of the gain value are not red.  
(Otherwise, the sound is distorted.) Select a  
lower setting for microphone input level.  
3
Press the ENTER button to determine  
the microphone input level and then  
press the MENU button.  
A
B
C
Left  
Right  
(Microphone input level meter)  
appears on the screen.  
Microphone input level  
When switching to intelligent auto mode, the setting is fixed to [AUTO] and cannot be  
changed.  
The microphone input level meter shows the larger of the inputs from the 2 built-in  
microphones.  
You cannot record with the audio completely muted.  
[QUALITY]  
Selecting the picture quality.  
: [PICTURE] # [QUALITY] # desired setting  
:
Still pictures with a high picture quality are recorded.  
:
Priority is given to the number of still pictures recorded. Still pictures are  
recorded in normal picture quality.  
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[SELF TIMER]  
This is for recording still pictures using the timer.  
: [PICTURE] # [SELF TIMER] # desired setting  
[OFF]:  
Cancel the setting.  
[10 SECONDS]:  
[2 SECONDS]:  
Records after 10 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. After recording, the self-timer is cancelled.  
To stop the timer midway through  
Press the MENU button.  
Setting the self-timer to [2 SECONDS] is a good way to prevent image shake when the  
button is pressed while using a tripod etc.  
[SELF TIMER] is cancelled in the following cases.  
jIf you change the mode  
jIf you turn the unit off  
jIf you start recording motion picture  
[SHTR SOUND]  
You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.  
: [PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] # desired setting  
[OFF]:  
Cancel the setting.  
Volume low  
:
:
Volume high  
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Advanced (Recording)  
Manual recording  
¬ Change the mode to  
.
Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode.  
appears on the screen.  
MNL  
4/5 NEXT  
5/5 NEXT  
White balance  
Manual shutter speed (l 50)  
Iris adjustment (l 50)  
Focus (l 51)  
Press the ENTER button to display/not-display the manual icon.  
The page changes with each press of 4.  
White balance  
The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the  
scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually.  
Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode.  
1 Select [WB] using the cursor button.  
2 Press 2/1 to select white balance  
mode.  
Select the optimal mode by confirming the colour  
on the screen.  
BACK  
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Mode/Recording conditions  
Auto white balance adjustment  
AWB  
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  
Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights  
Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, stage spotlights in theaters  
Sunrise, sunset, etc.  
To return to auto setting, select  
or press the iA/MANUAL button.  
AWB  
To set the white balance manually  
1
Press 2/1 to select  
with a white subject.  
Press 3 to set.  
, and fill the screen  
2
When the  
display stops flashing and then lights  
constantly, the setting is complete.  
If the display continues flashing, the white  
BACK  
balance cannot be set. In this case, use other white  
balance modes.  
If you turn on the unit with the lens cover closed, the auto white balance will not be  
performed correctly. Always open the lens cover before turning on the unit.  
When the  
display flashes, the manual white balance previously adjusted is stored.  
Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the white balance.  
When setting both the white balance and the iris/gain, set the white balance first.  
AWB  
is not displayed on the screen when  
is being set.  
AWB  
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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)  
1 Select [SHTR] or [IRIS] using the cursor button.  
2 Press 2/1 to adjust settings.  
A
: Shutter speed:  
1/50 to 1/8000  
1/100  
OPEN  
If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [ON], the  
shutter speed will be set between 1/25 and  
1/8000.  
IRIS  
IRIS  
BACK  
The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.  
B
: Iris/Gain value:  
CLOSE  
!#  
(F16 to F2.0)  
!#  
OPEN  
!#  
(0dB to 18dB)  
Value closer to CLOSE darken the image.  
Value closer to 18dB brighten the image.  
When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than OPEN, it changes to the gain value.  
To return to auto setting, press the iA/MANUAL button.  
When setting both the shutter speed and the iris/gain value, set the shutter speed and then  
set the iris/gain value.  
Manual shutter speed adjustment  
You may see a band of light around the object that is shining very bright, or having very  
high reflection.  
During normal playback, image movement may not look smooth.  
If you record an extremely bright object or record under indoor lighting, colour and screen  
brightness may change or a horizontal line may appear on the screen. In this case, record  
in the intelligent auto mode or set the shutter speed to 1/100 in areas where the power  
supply frequency is 50 Hz, or 1/125 in areas of 60 Hz.  
Manual iris/gain adjustment  
If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen increases.  
Depending on the zoom magnification, there are iris values that are not displayed.  
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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)  
1 Press 4 to switch the manual icon.  
2 Select [MF] with the cursor button to change to manual focus.  
MF appears on the screen.  
3 Press 2/1 to adjust the focus.  
MF  
MF  
:To focus on a close subject  
MF  
:To focus on a faraway subject  
5/5 NEXT  
To restore auto focus, select [AF] or press the iA/MANUAL button.  
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Advanced (Playback)  
Playback Operations  
Motion picture playback using operation icon  
For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 25.  
Playback  
operation  
Cursor button/  
Playback display  
Operating steps  
During Playback  
Press 1 of the cursor button during  
playback to fast forward.  
(Press 2 to rewind.)  
Fast forward/  
rewind playback  
Normal playback is restored when you  
press 3.  
With the playback paused, press and  
hold 1 of the cursor button.  
(Press and hold 2 for slow rewind  
playback)  
Slow-motion play back will continue over  
the period that the button is pressed.  
Normal playback is restored when you  
press 3.  
Slow-motion  
playback  
When slow-motion pictures are played  
back in reverse, they will be shown  
continuously at approximately 2/3 the  
During Pause  
rd  
speed of normal playback (intervals of  
0.5 seconds).  
With the playback paused, press 1 of  
the cursor button.  
(Press 2 to advance the frames one at  
a time in the reverse direction.)  
Normal playback is restored when you  
press 3.  
When the frames are advanced one at a  
time in the reverse direction, they will be  
shown in intervals of 0.5 seconds.  
Frame-by-frame  
playback  
The motion  
picture is  
advanced one  
frame at a time.  
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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  
[HA]/[HG]/[HX]  
[iFrame]  
Aspect ratio  
Picture size after creating still picture  
2.1  
0.5  
M
1920k1080  
16:9  
M
960k540  
1 Pause at the scene you want to save as a still picture during  
playback.  
It is convenient to use slow-motion playback and frame-by-frame playback.  
2 Press the  
button.  
Date the motion picture was recorded will be registered as date of the still picture.  
Quality will be different from the normal still picture.  
Repeat playback  
Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes.  
: [VIDEO SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] # [ON]  
The  
indication appears on the full screen views.  
All the scenes are played back repeatedly. (When playing back motion pictures by date, all  
the scenes on the selected date are played back repeatedly.)  
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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,  
scene.  
appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped  
The memorised resume position is cleared if you turn off the unit or change the mode. (The  
setting of [RESUME PLAY] does not change.)  
Zooming in on a still picture during playback  
(Playback zoom)  
You can zoom in on still pictures during playback.  
1 Move the zoom lever to  
side.  
You can zoom to a maximum of 4a. (k1 # k2 # k4)  
2 Shift the position of the zoomed  
portion using the cursor button.  
The location of the zoom displays for about  
1 second when zooming in (zooming out) or  
moving the displayed location.  
The more picture is enlarged, the more its  
quality deteriorates.  
Return  
A
Displayed location of  
the zoom  
Zooming out from the zoomed still picture  
Move the zoom lever to  
side to zoom out. (k4 # k2 # k1)  
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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.  
1 Select the date select icon  
using the cursor button, then  
press the ENTER button.  
A
Date select icon  
2 Select the playback date, then press the ENTER button.  
The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails.  
3 Select the scene or the still picture to be played back, then press the  
ENTER button.  
Playing back of all the scenes or the still pictures returns if the unit is turned off or the mode  
is changed.  
Even if AVCHD scenes are recorded on the same day, they are grouped separately in the  
following case. –1, –2... is added after the recording date displayed on the screen.  
jWhen the number of scenes exceeds 99  
Even if iFrame scenes are recorded on the same day, they are grouped separately when  
the number of scenes exceeds 99.  
Even if still pictures are recorded on the same day, they are grouped separately when the  
number of still pictures exceeds 999.  
is displayed after the date in the list by date for the still pictures created from the motion  
picture. (l 53)  
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Changing the playback settings and playing back the  
slide show  
1 Select  
using the cursor button,  
then press the ENTER button.  
2 Select the desired item and press  
the ENTER button.  
[DATE SETUP]:  
Select the date to be played back.  
[SLIDES INTERVAL]:  
[MUSIC SELECT]:  
Selects the interval between still pictures at playback.  
Select the music to be played on playback.  
3
(When [DATE SETUP] is selected)  
Select the playback date, then  
press the ENTER button.  
(When [SLIDES INTERVAL] is selected)  
Select the desired item and press the ENTER button.  
[SHORT]:  
[NORMAL]:  
[LONG]:  
Approx. 1 second  
Approx. 5 seconds  
Approx. 15 seconds  
(When [MUSIC SELECT] is selected)  
Select the desired sound and  
press the ENTER button.  
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4 Select [START] and press the ENTER button.  
5 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.  
To adjust the volume of music during playback of the slide show, operate the volume lever.  
(l 26)  
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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.  
Deleting multiple scenes/still pictures from the thumbnail display  
1 Press the /LIGHT button while the thumbnail view screen is  
displayed.  
2 Select [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT]  
using the cursor button, then  
press the ENTER button.  
All the scenes or still pictures displayed as  
thumbnails will be deleted by selecting  
[ALL SCENES].  
(In case of playing back scenes or still pictures by date, all the scenes or still pictures on  
the selected date will be deleted.)  
Protected scenes/still pictures cannot be deleted.  
3
(When [SELECT] is selected in step 2)  
Select the scene/still picture to be deleted, then press the ENTER  
button.  
The scene/still picture is selected and the  
indication appears on the thumbnail. Press  
the ENTER button again to cancell the operation.  
Up to 99 scenes can be selected to be deleted.  
4
(When [SELECT] is selected in step 2)  
Select [Delete], and press the ENTER button, or the  
button.  
/LIGHT  
To continuously delete other scenes/still pictures, repeat steps 3-4.  
When you stop deleting halfway  
Press the MENU button while deleting.  
The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is cancelled  
cannot be restored.  
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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].  
Scenes which cannot be played back (the thumbnails are displayed as  
) cannot be  
deleted.  
In case of [ALL SCENES], the deletion may take time if there are many scenes or still  
pictures.  
If you delete scenes recorded on other products or still pictures conforming to DCF  
standard with this unit, all the data related to the scenes/still pictures may be deleted.  
When still pictures recorded on an SD card by other products are deleted, a still picture  
(other than JPEG) that cannot be played back on this unit may be erased.  
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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)  
1 Select the menu.  
: [EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE] # [SET]  
2 Select the scene you wish to divide using the cursor button and  
press the ENTER button.  
3 Select  
to set the dividing point.  
0h00m15s  
Using slow-motion playback or frame-by-frame  
playback makes it easy to search for the point  
where you want to divide the scene. (l 52)  
Select [YES] to continue dividing the same scene.  
To continue dividing other scenes, select [NO] and  
repeat steps 2-3.  
4 Press the MENU button to complete dividing.  
Unwanted parts can be deleted. (l 58)  
To delete all the divided points  
: [EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE] # [CANCEL ALL]  
The scenes that were deleted after division cannot be recovered.  
You cannot divide a scene 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.  
Data that has been recorded or edited on another device cannot be divided and the divided  
points cannot be deleted.  
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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.  
Change the mode to  
, and set [VIDEO/PICTURE] of the play mode selection to  
[iFrame]. (l 25)  
1 Select the menu.  
: [EDIT SCENE] # [SPLIT&DELETE]  
2 Select the scene you wish to divide using the cursor button and  
press the ENTER button.  
3 Select  
to set the dividing point.  
0h00m15s  
Using slow-motion playback or frame-by-frame  
playback makes it easy to search for the point where  
you want to divide the scene. (l 52)  
Set to at least 2 seconds for the portions to be deleted  
and least 3 seconds for the portion that is to remain.  
4 Select the part for deletion, then  
press the ENTER button.  
5 Select [YES] and press the ENTER  
button to confirm (play back) the  
part for deletion.  
A confirmation message appears when [NO] is selected.  
Proceed to step 7.  
6 Stop the playback.  
A confirmation message appears.  
7 Select [YES] and press the ENTER button.  
To continue dividing and deleting other scenes, repeat steps 2-7.  
To complete dividing  
Press the MENU button.  
It may not be possible to divide scenes with a short recording time.  
The actual division may slightly slip off the previously designated dividing point.  
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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  
.
1 Select the menu.  
: [VIDEO SETUP] or [PHOTO SETUP] # [SCENE PROTECT]  
2 Select the scene/still picture to be protected using the cursor button,  
then press the ENTER button.  
The scene/still picture is selected and the  
indication appears on the thumbnail. Press  
the ENTER button again to cancel the operation.  
Press the MENU button to complete the settings.  
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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
1
2
High quality  
HDMI terminal  
Component  
terminal  
3
Video terminal  
Use the AV multi cable (supplied) or HDMI mini cable (optional) and check the output  
settings. (l 66)  
HDMI is the interface for digital devices. If you connect this unit to a HDMI compatible high  
definition TV and then play back the recorded high definition images, you can enjoy them  
in high resolution with high quality sound.  
1 Connect this unit to a TV.  
A
HDMI mini cable  
(optional)  
Be sure to connect to the  
HDMI terminal.  
B
AV multi cable (supplied)  
Picture quality  
1
2
High definition images  
when connecting to  
HDMI terminal  
High definition images  
when connecting to  
component terminal  
compatible with 1080i  
Standard images when  
connecting to component  
terminal compatible with  
576i  
AV MULTI  
3
Standard images when  
connecting to video  
terminal  
AV MULTI  
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.  
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When connecting to the AV terminal of the TV, do not connect the component terminal plug  
of the AV multi cable. Image may not display when the component terminal plug is  
connected simultaneously.  
2 Select the video input on the TV.  
Example:  
Select the [HDMI] channel with a HDMI mini cable.  
Select the [Component] or [Video 2] channel with an AV multi cable.  
(The name of the channel may differ depending on the connected TV.)  
Check the input setting (input switch) and the audio input setting on the TV. (For more  
information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)  
3 Change the mode to  
to play back.  
If you connect to a TV using an HDMI mini cable or an AV multi cable with the unit in play  
back mode, images will not be displayed on the screen of the unit. Check on the TV screen  
instead.  
Cables  
Reference items  
A
B
HDMI mini cable (optional) Connecting with a HDMI mini cable (l 66)  
Playback using VIERA Link (l 67)  
AV multi cable (supplied)  
Connecting with the AV multi cable (l 66)  
When the AV multi cable is connected to this unit, the setup screen of the AV multi  
destination is displayed on the screen of this unit. Select either [COMPONENT] or [AV  
OUT] in accordance with the terminal connecting to the TV. (l 66)  
If the HDMI mini cable and AV multi cable are connected at the same time, output will be  
prioritised in order of the HDMI mini cable, AV multi cable.  
If you connect to a TV using an HDMI mini cable or an AV multi cable with the unit  
recording motion picture or with the PRE-REC setting on, images will not be displayed on  
the TV. Check on the screen of the unit instead.  
Also, no audio will be played on the TV during recording mode.  
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Example of images with a [16:9] aspect  
ratio on a regular TV (4:3)  
To watch images on a regular  
TV (4:3) or when both sides of  
the images do not appear on  
the screen  
Change the menu setting to display the  
images correctly. (Check the TV setting.)  
[TV ASPECT] setting  
[16:9]  
[4:3]  
: [SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [4:3]  
If a wide-screen TV is connected, adjust  
the aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to the  
operating instructions of the 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.  
http://panasonic.net/  
Scenes recorded in [iFrame] cannot be played back on a TV.  
For details on how to play back, please read the operating instructions for the TV.  
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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. (Please read the  
operating instructions for the TV.)  
Connecting with the AV multi cable  
AV multi connector output setting can be changed.  
: [SETUP] # [AV MULTI] # desired setting  
[COMPONENT]:  
[AV OUT]:  
When connecting to the component terminal  
When connecting to the video terminal  
Changing the component output setting  
: [SETUP] # [COMPONENT OUT] # desired setting  
[576i]:  
When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with 576i.  
(Playback is in standard quality.)  
[1080i]:  
When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with  
1080i.  
(Playback is in high definition quality.)  
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Advanced (Playback)  
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.)  
VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on a HDMI control function using the  
standard HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification. Linked operations  
with HDMI CEC compatible devices made by other companies are not guaranteed.  
When using devices made by other companies that are compatible with VIERA Link,  
refer to the operating instructions for the respective devices.  
This unit is compatible with VIERA Link Ver.5. VIERA Link Ver.5 is the newest  
Panasonic version and is also compatible with existing Panasonic VIERA Link devices.  
(As of Dec 2010)  
¬ Change the mode to  
.
1 Select the menu.  
: [SETUP] # [VIERA Link] # [ON]  
If you are not using VIERA Link, set to [OFF].  
2 Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link  
with a HDMI mini cable.  
HDMI IN  
A
B
HDMI mini cable (optional)  
Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link  
It is recommended to connect this unit to an HDMI terminal other than the HDMI1 if there  
are 2 or more HDMI input terminals on the TV.  
VIERA Link must be activated on the connected TV. (Read the operating instructions of the  
TV for how to set etc.)  
Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional).  
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3 Operate with the remote control for the TV.  
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1) Press the button up, down, left or right to select a scene or still picture to be played back,  
and then press the button in the centre to set it.  
2) Activate the operation icons that are displayed on TV screen with the remote control for  
the TV.  
A
B
C
D
Operation icons  
Display operation icons  
Cancel operation icons  
Display/Cancel operation icons  
The following operations are available by pressing the colour buttons on the remote control.  
jGreen: Switching the number of scenes/still pictures in thumbnail display  
(9 thumbnails > 20 thumbnails > 9 thumbnails...)  
Zoom in on still picture  
jYellow: Deleting scenes/still pictures  
jRed: Zoom out from still picture  
To change the media for playback and [VIDEO/PICTURE], change the play mode selection  
using the cursor button on the unit. (l 25)  
Other linked operations  
Turning the unit off:  
If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power, this unit also turns off.  
Automatic input switching:  
If you connect with a HDMI mini cable and then turn on this unit, the input channel on the TV  
automatically switches to this unit’s screen. If the TV’s power is in standby status, it will turn  
on automatically (if [Set] has been selected for the TV’s [Power on link] setting).  
Depending on the HDMI terminal on the TV, the input channel may not switch  
automatically. In this case, use the remote control for the TV to switch the input channel.  
If you are unsure whether or not the TV and AV amplifier you are using are compatible with  
VIERA Link, read the operating instructions for the devices.  
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.  
Operation is not possible with a cable that is not based on the HDMI standard.  
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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).  
Depending on the media condition, some remaining capacity of the SD card may not be  
used.  
If the remaining capacity on a single SD card is not enough, you can copy to multiple SD  
cards following the instruction on the screen. In this case, the last scene copied to an SD  
card is automatically divided to fit the space on the SD card.  
If you divide the scenes (l 60), and copy by scene selection, it is possible to copy  
matching the remaining capacity of the SD card, or only the necessary parts.  
Copying  
If there is not much remaining capacity in the SD card, a confirmation message asking to  
copy after deleting all data on the SD card is displayed. Be aware that deleted data cannot  
be restored.  
1 Change the mode to  
.
Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor.  
2 Select the menu.  
: [COPY]  
3 Following the screen display, select the desired item using the  
cursor button, and press the ENTER button.  
Select  
and press the ENTER button to return to the previous screen.  
(When [SELECT SCENES] is selected)  
When you press the ENTER button, the scene/still picture is selected and  
indication  
appears on the thumbnail. Press the ENTER button again to cancell the operation.  
(When [SELECT DATE] is selected)  
When you press the ENTER button, a date is selected and surrounded by red. Press the  
ENTER button again to cancel the operation.  
Up to 99 scenes/still pictures or 99 dates can be set in succession.  
If 2 or more SD cards are necessary to copy, change the card following the instructions on  
the screen.  
4 Press the MENU button when the copy complete message is  
displayed.  
The thumbnail view of the copy destination is indicated.  
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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.  
Depending on the following conditions, the time it takes for copying may be longer.  
jThe number of recorded scenes is large.  
jThe temperature of the unit is high.  
If some motion pictures or still pictures have already been recorded to the copy destination,  
then the same date may be assigned or images may not display by date when the list by  
date is selected.  
Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device may not be copied. Data  
recorded on a PC with HD Writer LE 1.0, etc. cannot be copied.  
Protection setting will be cleared on the copied motion pictures and still pictures when  
copying motion pictures and still pictures with protection setting.  
The order in which the scenes or still pictures were copied cannot be changed.  
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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  
Dubbing picture quality  
high-definition picture  
To dub  
Insert the SD card  
Equipment  
with SD card  
slot  
*
quality  
directly (l 72)  
Equipment  
with USB  
terminal  
high-definition picture  
quality  
Connect with supplied  
USB cable (l 72)  
*
Equipment  
without SD  
card slot or  
USB terminal  
standard picture quality  
This can be played back on  
equipment not compatible with  
high-definition (AVCHD), so is  
convenient if you are dubbing  
for distribution.  
Connect with supplied  
AV multi cable (l 74)  
* Some equipment may not be compatible with high-definition (AVCHD) picture quality. In  
such a case, connect with the AV multi cable and dub with standard picture quality. (l 74)  
For the positions of the SD card slot, USB terminal, or terminal for connecting the AV multi  
cable, refer to the operating instructions of the equipment used.  
The iFrame scenes cannot be dubbed to SD cards or by connecting with the USB cable. To  
dub iFrame scenes, refer to page 74.  
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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.  
Note that the equipment described may not be available in certain countries and  
regions.  
To dub using equipment with an SD card slot  
You can dub by directly inserting an SD card.  
The scenes and still pictures in the built-in  
memory can be dubbed by copying them to an  
SD card. (l 69)  
To dub using equipment with a USB terminal  
You can dub by connecting a USB cable.  
Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.  
Turn on the unit (This function is available in all modes).  
A
USB cable (supplied)  
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.  
1 Connect the unit to the Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definition  
(AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder.  
The USB function selection screen will appear on the screen of the unit.  
2 Select [RECORDER] using the cursor button on the unit and press  
the ENTER button.  
When you select an option other than [RECORDER], reconnect the USB cable.  
When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Press the cursor  
button to turn the LCD monitor on.  
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Select the media you wish to dub, then press the ENTER button.  
When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Press the cursor  
button to turn the LCD monitor on.  
4 Dub through operations on the Blu-ray disc recorder or high-  
definition (AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder.  
Do not press the ENTER button of the unit during dubbing.  
About the screen indication of the unit  
When the unit is accessing the SD card, card access icon (  
) appears on the unit  
screen or the access lamp is on.  
When the unit is accessing the built-in memory, built-in memory access icon (  
appears on the unit screen or the access lamp is on.  
)
Be careful not to disconnect the USB cable, AC adaptor or battery while the unit is  
accessing media, as this may result in the loss of recorded content.  
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.  
For details on dubbing and playback methods, read the operating instructions of the  
Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD recorder.  
When you connect the unit to a Blu-ray disc recorder, a dubbing operations screen may  
appear on the television connected to the Blu-ray disc recorder. In this case as well,  
perform the operations of steps 1 to 4.  
You cannot change the mode of the unit or turn off the unit while it is connected to a Blu-ray  
disc recorder or DVD recorder. Disconnect the USB cable before performing either of these  
operations.  
If the battery runs down during dubbing, a message will appear. Operate the Blu-ray disc  
recorder to cancel the dubbing.  
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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.  
The channel set will differ depending  
on the terminal to which the unit is  
AV MULTI  
connected.  
See the operating instructions of the  
video device for details.  
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.  
Do not use any other AV multi cables  
except the supplied one.  
A
AV multi cable (supplied)  
1 Connect this unit to a video device and then change the mode to  
.
If the unit is connected to a video device using an AV multi cable, the screen of the unit will  
not display images when in play back mode. Check on the TV screen instead.  
2 Start playback on this unit.  
3 Start recording on the connected device.  
To stop recording (dubbing), stop playback on this unit after stopping recording on the  
recorder.  
If the date and time display and function indication are not wanted, cancel them before  
dubbing. (l 30)  
If the dubbed images are played back on a wide-screen TV, the images may be stretched  
vertically.  
In this case, refer to the operating instruction of the device you are connecting to or read  
the operating instructions of the wide-screen TV and set the aspect ratio to 16:9.  
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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.  
Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer LE 1.0 (PDF file) for details on how to use it.  
Smart wizard  
The Smart wizard screen is automatically displayed when you connect this unit to a PC with  
HD Writer LE 1.0 installed. (l 83)  
Copy to PC:  
You can copy motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs.  
Copy to disc:  
You can copy to disc in high definition picture quality or conventional standard picture quality  
(MPEG2 format).  
Select the function you wish to use and follow the on-screen instructions for easy copying.  
What can be done with the HD Writer LE 1.0  
Copying data to a PC  
Data type  
Motion  
picture and  
still picture  
Copying in BD/AVCHD format:  
iFrame scenes cannot be copied to BD/AVCHD format.  
Copying in DVD-Video format:  
Converted to conventional standard quality (MPEG2 format).  
Editing:  
Editing motion picture data copied on an HDD of a PC  
Divide, Trimming, Still picture, Title, Effect, Transition, BGM, Delete  
partially  
Converting the motion picture data to MPEG2  
Converting part of motion picture into still picture  
Motion  
picture  
Online sharing:  
You can upload motion pictures on the Internet and share them with your  
family and friends.  
Playing back on a PC:  
Play back the motion picture data in high definition picture quality on a PC.  
Formatting discs:  
Depending on the type of disc that you use, formatting is necessary.  
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It is possible to play back on a PC using a image viewer standard to Windows or  
commercially available image browsing software, and copy pictures to a PC using  
Windows Explorer.  
Please refer to page 87 for details about using a Mac.  
Important Notice  
When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site.  
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html  
Do not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with HD Writer LE 1.0 in a device  
that does not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in  
the device. The disc will not play back on devices that do not support the AVCHD  
format.  
When inserting a disc containing recorded motion pictures into other devices, a  
message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed. Do not format the  
disc, since deleted data cannot be restored later.  
It is impossible to write data to the built-in memory on this unit from a PC.  
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.  
We cannot guarantee operation if you use software other than that supplied to read/write  
motion picture.  
Do not start the software supplied with this unit and other software at the same time. Close  
any other software if you start the software supplied with this unit and close the software  
supplied with this unit if you start any other software.  
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End User License Agreement  
Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.  
You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for  
the Software defined in this End User  
License Agreement (“Agreement”) on  
condition that you agree to the terms and  
conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee  
does not agree to the terms and conditions  
of this Agreement, promptly return the  
Software to Panasonic Corporation  
Article 5 Reverse Engineering,  
Decompiling or Disassembly  
Licensee may not reverse engineer,  
decompile, or disassemble the Software,  
except to the extent either of them is  
permitted under law or regulation of the  
country where Licensee resides. Panasonic,  
or its distributors will not be responsible for  
any defects in the Software or damage to  
Licensee caused by Licensee’s reverse  
engineering, decompiling, or disassembly of  
the Software.  
(“Panasonic”), its distributors or dealers from  
which you made the purchase.  
Article 1 License  
Licensee is granted the right to use the  
software, including the information recorded  
or described on the CD-ROM, instruction  
manuals, and any other media provided to  
Licensee (collectively “Software”), but all  
applicable rights to patents, copyrights,  
trademarks and trade secrets in the  
Software are not transferred to Licensee.  
Article 6 Indemnification  
The Software is provided “AS-IS” without  
warranty of any kind, either expressed or  
implied, including, but not limited to,  
warranties of non-infringement,  
merchantability and/or fitness for a particular  
purpose. Further, Panasonic does not  
warrant that the operation of the Software  
will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic  
or any of its distributors will not be liable for  
any damage suffered by Licensee arising  
from or in connection with Licensee’s use of  
the Software.  
Article 2 Use by a Third Party  
Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer  
or allow any third party, whether free of  
charge or not, to use, copy or modify the  
Software, except as expressly provided for  
in this Agreement.  
Article 7 Export Control  
Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the  
Software  
Licensee may make a single copy of the  
Software in whole or a part solely for back-  
up purpose.  
Licensee agrees not to export or re-export to  
any country the Software in any form without  
the appropriate export licenses under  
regulations of the country where Licensee  
resides, if necessary.  
Article 4 Computer  
Article 8 Termination of License  
Licensee may use the Software only on one  
computer, and may not use it on more than  
one computer.  
The right granted to Licensee hereunder will  
be automatically terminated if Licensee  
contravenes any of the terms and conditions  
of this Agreement. In this event, Licensee  
must destroy the Software and related  
documentation together with all the copies  
thereof at Licensee’s own expense.  
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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.)  
Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.  
jWhen 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected  
through USB hubs or by using extension cables.  
jOperation on an upgraded OS.  
jOperation on an OS other than the one pre-installed.  
This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98,  
Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows NT and Windows 2000.  
Operating environment for HD Writer LE 1.0  
PC  
OS  
IBM PC/AT compatible PC  
Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Starter/Home Basic/Home Premium/  
Professional/Ultimate  
Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/  
Ultimate (SP1/SP2)  
Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3)  
CPU  
Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or higher  
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz or higher or AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-  
Core 5200+ or higher is recommended when using playback  
function or MPEG2 output function.  
Intel Core 2 Quad 2.6 GHz or higher is recommended when using  
the editing function.  
RAM  
Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/2 GB or more (64 bit)  
Windows Vista: 1 GB or more  
Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)  
Display  
High Colour (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  
PCI Express k16 compatible recommended  
Video memory of 256 MB or more recommended  
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Free hard disk  
drive space  
Ultra DMA — 100 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  
Interface  
USB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)]  
Other  
requirements  
Mouse or equivalent pointing device  
Internet connection  
Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.  
Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French, Simplified  
Chinese and Russian.  
Operation cannot be guaranteed on all Blu-ray disc/DVD drives.  
Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows XP  
Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and Windows 7 Enterprise.  
This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment.  
This software is not compatible with a multi-monitor environment.  
If using Windows XP, an administrative account user only can use this software. If using  
Windows Vista/Windows 7, administrative account and standard account users only can  
use this software. (An administrative account user should install and uninstall this  
software.)  
To use the HD Writer LE 1.0  
You will need a high performance PC depending on the functions to be used. It may not  
properly play back or properly operate depending on the environment of the PC used. Refer  
to the operating environment and notes.  
Operation during the playback may become slow if the CPU or memory is not fulfilling the  
requirements of the operating environment.  
Always use the most current driver for the video card.  
Always make sure there is enough capacity on the HDD in the PC. It may become  
inoperable or the operation may stop suddenly if the capacity gets low.  
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Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)  
PC  
OS  
IBM PC/AT compatible PC  
Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit)  
Windows Vista (32 bit) (SP1/SP2)  
Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3)  
CPU  
RAM  
Windows 7/Windows Vista: 1.0 GHz or higher  
Windows XP: Intel Pentium III 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)  
Windows Vista Home Basic: 512 MB or more  
Windows Vista Home Premium/Business/Ultimate/Enterprise:  
1 GB or more  
Windows XP: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)  
Interface  
USB port  
Other  
Mouse or equivalent pointing device  
requirements  
The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.  
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With a PC  
Installation  
When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user  
name with equivalent authorization. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your  
manager.)  
Before starting the installation, close all applications that are running.  
Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed.  
Explanation of operations and screens is based on Windows 7.  
1 Insert the CD-ROM into the PC.  
The following screen is displayed automatically. Click [Run setup.exe] # [Yes].  
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].  
2 Click [Next].  
3 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].  
4 Select the country or region where you live,  
then click [Next].  
If the country or region cannot be selected, select [PAL  
Area].  
When the confirmation message appears, click [Yes].  
5 Select where the application is to be  
installed, then click [Next].  
6 Select [Yes] or [No] to create shortcut.  
A message regarding the playback in the environment used  
may be displayed depending on the performance of the PC  
used. Click [OK] after confirming.  
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When installation is complete, some notes will appear.  
Check the contents, then close the window.  
8 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.  
1 Select [Start] # [Control Panel] #  
[Uninstall a program].  
2 Select [HD Writer LE 1.0], then click  
[Uninstall].  
Proceed with the uninstallation by following the  
on-screen instructions.  
After uninstalling the software, be sure to reboot the  
PC.  
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With a PC  
Connecting to a PC  
Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed.  
Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC.  
A
USB cable (supplied)  
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.  
1 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.  
It is possible to use it connected to the PC with the batteries only, but you will not be able to  
write data into the unit. Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery  
running down.  
2 Turn on the unit.  
This function is available in all modes.  
3 Connect this unit to a PC.  
The USB function selection screen will appear.  
4 Select [PC] using the cursor button on the unit and press the ENTER  
button.  
The Smart wizard screen is automatically displayed when HD Writer LE 1.0 is installed.  
This unit is automatically recognised as an external drive of the PC. (l 85)  
When you select an option other than [PC], reconnect the USB cable.  
When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Press the cursor  
button to turn the LCD monitor on.  
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 PC using a USB cable while the unit is turned on, power is  
also supplied from the PC to this unit.  
When the unit is connected to a PC it cannot be turned off.  
Disconnect the USB cable, before turning this unit off.  
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  
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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  
Do not disconnect the USB cable, battery, or AC adaptor while the access lamp is on or  
card access icon (  
) appears on the unit screen.  
Do not disconnect the USB cable, the battery or the AC adaptor while the access lamp  
is on or built-in memory access icon ( ) appears on the unit screen.  
If the screen does not change when the unit is operated while connected to a PC,  
disconnect the battery and/or AC adaptor, wait approximately 1 minute, reconnect the  
battery and/or AC adaptor, wait approximately 1 minute again, and then turn the unit  
back on. (Data may be destroyed when above operation is performed while accessing  
the 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.  
When connecting this unit to a PC for the first time, make sure to connect this unit to  
the PC with this unit turned on.  
Insert the USB cable securely all the way. It will not operate properly if it is not inserted all  
the way.  
Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed  
with any other USB cables.)  
Be sure to connect the unit directly to the PC, Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD recorder.  
During charging, the status indicator flashes.  
You cannot charge when the status indicator flashes rapidly, or when it does not light at all.  
Charge using the AC adaptor. (l 10)  
It will take 2 or 3 times longer to charge compared to when using the AC adaptor.  
If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 99.  
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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  
copy or write back motion picture data.  
Using Windows Explorer or other  
programmes on the PC to copy, move or  
rename files and folders recorded with  
this unit will result in them being unusable  
with HD Writer LE 1.0.  
1
2
3
Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG  
format ([S1000001.JPG] etc.)  
iFrame format motion picture files  
([S1000001.MP4] etc.)  
JPEG format still pictures created  
from the motion picture  
4
5
The motion picture thumbnails  
AVCHD format motion picture files  
([00000.MTS] etc.)  
It is impossible to write data to the built-in  
memory on this unit from a PC.  
Example folder structure of an SD card:  
Copying your still pictures to  
your PC  
CAM_SD  
DCIM  
Card reader function (mass storage)  
Still pictures recorded with this unit can be  
copied to the PC with Explorer or other  
programmes.  
100CDPFQ  
101UDPHH  
1
Double click the folder that contains  
the still pictures. ([DCIM] #  
[100CDPFQ] etc.)  
Drag and drop the still pictures onto  
the destination folder (on the PC’s  
HDD).  
102CDPFS  
PRIVATE  
AVCHD  
2
AVCHDTN  
BDMV  
Do not delete the SD card’s folders. Doing  
so may make the SD card unusable in this  
unit.  
Example folder structure of built-in  
memory:  
When data not supported by this unit has  
been recorded on a PC, it will not be  
recognised by this unit.  
CAM_MEM  
DCIM  
100CDPFQ  
101UDPHH  
102CDPFS  
AVCHD  
Always use this unit to format SD cards.  
AVCHDTN  
BDMV  
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With a PC  
Starting HD Writer LE 1.0  
To use the software, log on as an Administrator or as user name for standard user account  
(only for Windows 7/Windows Vista).  
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.  
Reading the operating instructions of the software  
applications  
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read the  
PDF operating instructions.  
Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer LE 1.0] #  
[Operating Instructions].  
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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.  
Operating environment  
PC  
Mac  
OS  
Mac OS X 10.6.3  
Intel Core Duo or better  
1 GB or more  
USB port  
CPU  
RAM  
Interface  
Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled,  
some PCs cannot be used.  
The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.  
Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.  
Copying still pictures on PC  
1 Connect this unit to a PC via the supplied USB cable.  
The USB function selection screen will appear.  
2 Select [PC] using the cursor button on the unit and press the ENTER  
button.  
This unit is automatically recognised as an external drive of Mac.  
When you select an option other than [PC], reconnect the USB cable.  
When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Press the cursor  
button to turn the LCD monitor on.  
3 Double-click [CAM_SD] displayed on the desktop.  
For users who have  
, [CAM_SD] and [CAM_MEM] are displayed on the  
desktop.  
Files are stored in [100CDPFQ] folder etc. in the [DCIM] folder.  
4 Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to  
acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on  
the PC.  
To disconnect USB cable safely  
Drag [CAM_SD] disk icon to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB cable.  
For users who have  
, [CAM_SD] and [CAM_MEM] are displayed on the  
desktop.  
Do not remove the SD card from this unit when this unit is connected to the PC using a  
USB cable.  
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Others  
Indications  
*
only  
MF  
Manual focus (l 51)  
Recording indications  
Built-in memory recording  
possible status (motion  
picture)  
+1  
0h00m00s  
1h30m  
*
MF  
R 1h20m  
(White) Card recording possible  
PRE-REC  
1
/
100  
status (motion picture)  
OPEN  
0dB  
(Green) Recognising the card (motion  
picture)  
2.1  
M
R 3000  
15. 11. 2011 12:34  
/
/
/
Recording mode (l 43)  
R 1h20m Remaining time for motion  
A
picture recording (l 20)  
/
/
/
/
Wind cut (l 45)  
Intelligent auto mode (l 23)  
Backlight compensation  
(l 39)  
Manual mode (l 48)  
MNL  
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
B
Scene mode (l 42)  
+2 / +1 /  
Power LCD (l 32)  
/
/
/
/
/
AWB  
White balance (l 48)  
-
1
Video Light (l 37)  
¥/; (Red)  
; (Green)  
0h00m00s  
Recording  
Recording pause  
Ø10/Ø2  
Self-Timer recording (l 47)  
PRE-REC (l 40)  
PRE-REC  
Elapsed recording time  
1/100  
Shutter speed (l 50)  
(l 20)  
OPEN/F2.0 Iris value (l 50)  
(“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for  
minute and “s” for second.)  
0dB  
Gain value (l 50)  
Microphone level (l 46)  
Soft skin mode (l 40)  
Tele macro (l 40)  
Image stabilizer (l 37)  
Remaining battery power  
(l 12)  
/
Fade (White), Fade (Black)  
(l 39)  
1h30m  
Remaining battery time  
(l 12)  
Colour night view function  
(l 41)  
Intelligent contrast control  
(l 41)  
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Playback indications  
Built-in memory recording  
possible status (still picture)  
1/;/5/6/7/8/D/E/;1/2;  
*
Display during playback (l 25, 52)  
(White) Card recording possible  
0h00m00s  
No.10  
Playback time (l 25)  
Scene number  
status (still picture)  
(Green) Recognising the card (still  
picture)  
Repeat playback (l 53)  
Resume playback (l 54)  
Still picture folder/file name  
/
/
Picture quality (l 46)  
Number of recording pixels  
for still pictures (l 22, 53)  
2.1  
M
0.5  
M
100-0001  
Protected motion pictures/  
still pictures (l 62)  
In playback mode, the picture size is not  
displayed for still pictures recorded with  
other products that have different picture  
sizes from the sizes shown above.  
AVCHD recorded scene  
(l 25)  
R3000  
Remaining number of still  
iFrame recorded scene  
pictures (l 22)  
(l 25)  
(White) Still picture recording icon  
Indication of connection to  
(Red)  
Recording still picture  
other devices  
World time setting (l 29)  
Accessing the card (l 73, 84)  
15. 11. 2011 Date indication (l 17)  
12:34 Time indication (l 17)  
Accessing the built-in memory  
*
(l 73, 84)  
Confirmatory indications  
–– (Time The built-in battery is low.  
display) (l 17)  
Warning for recording yourself  
(l 18)  
SD card is not inserted or is  
non-compatible.  
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Others  
Messages  
Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text.  
*
only  
*
PERIODICALLY MAKE BACK UP OF DATA IN BUILT-IN MEMORY.  
We recommend backing up important recorded motion pictures and still pictures  
periodically to a PC, DVD disc etc. to protect it. (l 75) This message does not indicate  
that there is a problem with this unit.  
CHECK CARD.  
This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognised by the unit.  
If this message appears even though motion pictures and still pictures are recorded on an  
SD card, the card may be unstable. Reinsert the SD card, then turn the unit off and then  
on again.  
THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED.  
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. Detach the power and consult the dealer who you purchased this unit  
from. Do not attempt to repair it by yourself.  
You are attempting to connect an AC adaptor not compatible with this unit. Use the  
supplied AC adaptor. (l 10)  
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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. To perform the repair, select the scene with  
in the thumbnail, and start the play back. Please be aware that if the repair fails,  
scenes with  
will be deleted.  
Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor.  
Depending on the condition of the data, it may not be possible to completely repair the  
data.  
If recovery fails, it will not be possible to play back scenes recorded before the unit turned  
off.  
When data recorded on another device is recovered, it may not be possible to play back  
the data on this unit or the other device.  
If recovery fails, turn the unit off and on again after waiting a while. If recovery fails  
repeatedly, format a media on the unit. Please be aware that if a media is formatted, then  
all the data recorded on the media will be erased.  
If the thumbnail information is recovered, displaying the thumbnails may become slower.  
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Others  
Troubleshooting  
Power  
Problem  
Check points  
This unit cannot be  
turned on.  
Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently  
charged. (l 10)  
In cold places, the battery using time becomes shorter.  
The battery has a limited life. If the operating time is still  
too short even after the battery is fully charged, the  
battery has worn out and needs to be replaced.  
This unit does not stay  
on long enough.  
Battery runs down  
quickly.  
This unit is turned off  
automatically.  
If the unit turns off when you turn off the power to the TV  
using the TV remote control, the VIERA Link is at work. If  
you are not using the VIERA Link, set [VIERA Link] to  
[OFF]. (l 67)  
This unit cannot be  
operated though it is  
turned on.  
Remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about 1 minute  
and then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor. Then  
about 1 minute later, turn on the unit again. (Conducting  
the above operation while the media is being accessed  
may damage the data on the media.)  
If normal operation is still not restored, detach the power  
connected, and consult the dealer who you purchased  
this unit from.  
This unit does not  
operate normally.  
“ERROR OCCURRED.  
PLEASE TURN UNIT  
OFF, THEN TURN ON  
AGAIN.” is displayed.  
The unit has automatically detected an error. Restart the  
unit by turning off and on.  
The unit will be turned off in about 1 minute if the unit is  
not turned off and on.  
Repair is needed if it is repeatedly displayed even if it is  
restarted. Detach the power connected, and consult the  
dealer who you purchased this unit from. Do not attempt  
to repair the unit by yourself.  
Indication  
Problem  
Check points  
Remaining battery  
indication is not  
The remaining battery capacity indication is an  
approximation.  
displayed properly.  
If the remaining battery capacity indication is not  
displayed correctly, fully charge the battery, discharge it  
and then charge it again.  
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Indication  
Problem  
Check points  
The remaining time  
indication or the elapsed  
time indication is not  
shown.  
[DISPLAY] of the [SETUP] is [OFF]. (l 29)  
Recording  
Problem  
Check points  
The unit arbitrarily stops  
recording.  
Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture  
recording. (l 13)  
The recordable time may have shortened due to the  
deterioration of the data writing speed or repeated  
recording and deletion. Using the unit, format the SD card  
or built-in memory. (l 33)  
If [AGS] is [ON], record in the normal horizontal position  
or set [AGS] to [OFF]. (l 44)  
Auto focus function  
does not work.  
Switch to intelligent auto mode.  
If you are trying to record a scene which is hard to bring  
into focus in auto focus mode, use the manual focus  
mode to adjust the focus. (l 24, 51)  
“CONDITION TOO  
DARK, OR OPEN LENS  
COVER.” is displayed.  
Before turning on the unit, open the lens cover.  
This message may also be displayed when recording in a  
very dark location.  
Colour balance of  
In a place with multiple light sources, such as a  
gymnasium or a hall, set the white balance setting to  
(Indoor mode 2). If you cannot record clearly with the  
images is strange when  
recording in a place  
such as a gymnasium.  
(Indoor mode 2), set it to  
(Manual adjustment mode).  
(l 48)  
Colour or brightness of  
the image changes, or  
you may see horizontal  
bars in the image.  
Colour or brightness of the image may change, or you  
may see horizontal bars in the image when the object is  
recorded under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium  
light, etc., but this is not a malfunction.  
Record in intelligent auto mode or set the shutter speed  
to 1/100 in areas where the power supply frequency is  
50 Hz, or 1/125 in areas of 60 Hz.  
The LCD monitor flickers  
indoors.  
Object seems to be  
warped.  
Object seems to be warped slightly when the object  
moves across the image very fast, but this is because the  
unit is using MOS for the image sensor. This is not a  
malfunction.  
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Problem  
Check points  
Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are  
displayed as cannot be played back.  
Any scenes/still pictures  
cannot be played back.  
Scenes cannot be  
deleted.  
Release the protect setting. (l 62)  
Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are  
displayed as  
cannot be deleted. If the scenes/still  
pictures are unnecessary, format the media to erase the  
data. (l 33) Please be aware that if a media is formatted  
then all the data recorded on the media is erased and  
cannot be recovered. Back up important data on a PC,  
disc etc.  
With other products  
Problem  
Check points  
Video or audio is not  
output even though it is  
connected to TV  
correctly.  
Please read the operating instructions of your TV and  
select the channel that matches the input used for the  
connection.  
Change the [TV ASPECT] setting to match the aspect  
ratio of the TV. (l 65)  
The images are  
Change the setting of the unit depending on the cable  
squeezed horizontally.  
connecting to the TV. (l 66)  
TV screen is not displayed during recording or when  
PRE-REC is set. Check on the screen of the unit. Also,  
audio is not output from the TV during recording mode.  
If the SD card is inserted  
in another device, it is  
not recognised.  
Check that the device is compatible with the capacity or  
type of SD card (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/  
SDXC Memory Card) that you inserted. Refer to the  
operating instructions of the device for details.  
When connected by the  
USB cable, this unit is  
not detected by the other  
devices.  
When connected to other devices using only the battery,  
reconnect using the AC adaptor.  
VIERA Link does not  
work.  
(Setting on this unit)  
Connect with a HDMI mini cable (optional). (l 67)  
Set [VIERA Link] to [ON]. (l 67)  
Turn the unit off and then back on again.  
(Setting on other devices)  
If the TV input does not switch automatically, switch the  
input using the TV remote control.  
Check the VIERA Link setting on the connected device.  
Please refer to the operating instructions of the  
connected device.  
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With other products  
Problem  
Check points  
Cannot copy scenes on  
the SD card by  
Other equipment might have not recognised the SD card.  
Unplug the USB cable once, and reconnect it.  
connecting to other  
equipment with the USB  
cable.  
With a PC  
Problem  
Check points  
When connected by the  
USB cable, this unit is  
not detected by the PC.  
After re-inserting the SD card into the unit, reconnect the  
supplied USB cable.  
Select another USB terminal on the PC.  
Check the operating environment. (l 78, 87)  
Connect the supplied USB cable again after restarting the  
PC and turning on this unit again.  
When the USB cable is  
disconnected, an error  
message will appear on  
the PC.  
To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-click the  
icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the  
screen.  
Cannot see the PDF  
operating instructions  
for HD Writer LE 1.0.  
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or  
Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF operating  
instructions for HD Writer LE 1.0.  
Cannot import AVCHD  
scenes with iMovie’11.  
You may not be able to import AVCHD scenes with  
iMovie’11 when both AVCHD scenes and iFrame scenes  
are recorded on a single media (an SD card or built-in  
memory). In such a case, first copy all the iFrame scenes  
data to iMovie’11, delete all the iFrame scenes data on  
the media, and then import the AVCHD scenes with  
iMovie’11.  
Others  
Problem  
Check points  
If the SD card is inserted  
in this unit, it is not  
recognised.  
If the SD card is formatted on a PC, it may not be  
recognised by this unit. Use this unit to format SD cards.  
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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.  
Just how smoothly the scenes will be played back depends on the playback unit.  
Depending on the unit used, the images may stop moving and become still for a moment  
even when none of the following conditions are applicable.  
A continuous recording of motion picture data that exceeds 4 GB may momentarily stop at  
every 4 GB of data when played back with another device.  
It may not play back smoothly when the editing of scenes was done with the HD Writer LE  
1.0, but it will play back smoothly if you set the seamless settings in the HD Writer LE 1.0.  
Refer to the operating instructions for the HD Writer LE 1.0.  
Principal reasons for not playing back smoothly  
When the scenes were recorded on different dates  
When scenes lasting under 3 seconds have been recorded  
When PRE-REC was used for recording  
When deleting scenes  
When selected scenes are copied from the built-in memory to an SD card  
When scenes recorded more than 99 scenes on the same date  
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Cautions for use  
Do not spray insecticides or volatile  
chemicals onto the unit.  
About this unit  
If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals,  
its body may be marred and the surface  
finish may peel off.  
Do not leave rubber or plastic products in  
contact with the unit for a long time.  
The unit and the SD card become  
warm during use. This is not a  
malfunction.  
Keep this unit as far away as possible from  
electromagnetic equipment (such as  
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).  
If you use this unit on top of or near a TV,  
the pictures and/or sound on this unit may  
be disrupted by electromagnetic wave  
radiation.  
Do not use this unit near cell phones  
because doing so may result in noise  
adversely affecting the pictures and/or  
sound.  
When you use the unit in a sandy or  
dusty place such as a beach, do not let  
sand or fine dust get into the body and  
terminals of the unit.  
Also, keep the unit away from sea water.  
Sand or dust may damage the unit. (Care  
should be taken when inserting and  
removing a card.)  
If sea water splashes onto the unit, wipe  
off the water with a well wrung cloth. Then  
wipe the unit again with a dry cloth.  
Recorded data may be damaged, or  
pictures may be distorted, by strong  
magnetic fields created by speakers or  
large motors.  
Electromagnetic wave radiation generated  
by microprocessors may adversely affect  
this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or  
sound.  
When carrying the unit, do not drop or  
bump it.  
A strong impact can break the unit’s  
casing, causing it to malfunction.  
Cleaning  
Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull  
the AC cable from the AC outlet, and then  
wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth.  
If the unit is very dirty, dip a cloth in water  
and squeeze firmly, and then wipe the unit  
with the damp cloth. Next, dry the unit with  
a dry cloth.  
Use of benzine, paint thinner, alcohol, or  
dishwashing liquid may alter the camera  
body or peel the surface finish. Do not use  
these solvents.  
If this unit is adversely affected by  
electromagnetic equipment and stops  
functioning properly, turn this unit off and  
remove the battery or disconnect AC  
adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or  
reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.  
Do not use this unit near radio  
transmitters or high-voltage lines.  
If you record near radio transmitters or  
high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures  
and/or sound may be adversely affected.  
When using a chemical dust cloth, follow  
the instructions that came with the cloth.  
Do not use the unit for surveillance  
purposes or other business uses.  
This unit was designed for consumer  
intermittent use. It was not intended for  
continuous use, or for any industrial or  
Make sure to use the supplied cords and  
cables. If you use optional accessories,  
use the cords and the cables supplied  
with them.  
Do not extend the cords and the cables.  
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commercial application resulting in  
prolonged use.  
About the battery  
In certain situations, continuous use could  
cause the unit to overheat and cause a  
malfunction. Such use is strongly  
discouraged.  
The battery used in this unit is a  
rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is  
susceptible to humidity and temperature and  
the effect increases the more the  
temperature rises or falls. In cold areas, the  
full charge indication may not appear or the  
low battery indication may appear about  
5 minutes after starting use. At high  
temperatures, the protection function may  
be triggered, making it impossible to use the  
unit.  
When you are not going to use the unit  
for an extended time  
When storing the unit in a cupboard or  
cabinet, it is recommended that you place  
a desiccant (silica gel) in with it.  
When disposing of or giving away this  
unit, note that:  
Be sure to detach the battery after use.  
If the battery is left attached, a minute  
amount of current continues to flow even if  
the unit is off. Keeping the unit in this state  
may result in over discharge of the battery.  
This may result in you not being able to  
use the battery even after it is charged.  
The battery should be stored in the vinyl  
bag so metal does not come into contact  
with the terminals.  
Formatting and deletion simply change the  
file management information and cannot  
be used to completely erase the data in  
built-in memory of this unit. The data can  
be recovered using commercially available  
software or the like.  
We recommend that you physically format  
the built-in memory before disposing of or  
giving away this unit.  
To physically format the built-in memory,  
connect the unit via the AC adaptor, select  
[SETUP] #[FORMAT MEDIA] # [Built-  
inMemory] from the menu, and then press  
and hold the delete/video light button on  
the screen below for about 3 seconds.  
When the built-in memory data deletion  
screen appears, select [YES], and then  
follow the on-screen instructions.  
The battery should be stored in a cool  
place free from humidity, with as constant  
temperature as possible. (Recommended  
temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC,  
Recommended humidity: 40%RH to  
60%RH)  
Extremely high temperatures or low  
temperatures will shorten the life of the  
battery.  
If the battery is kept in high-temperature,  
high-humidity, or oily-smoky places, the  
terminals may rust and cause  
malfunctions.  
To store the battery for a long period of  
time, we recommend you charge it once  
every year and store it again after you  
have completely used up the charged  
capacity.  
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.  
Dust and other matter attached to the  
battery terminals should be removed.  
Prepare spare batteries when going out  
for recording.  
Prepare batteries appropriate to 3 to 4  
times the period you are planning to  
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record for. Cold places such as a ski resort  
can shorten the period which you can  
record for.  
About status indicator during  
charging  
If you drop the battery accidentally,  
check to see if the terminals are  
damaged.  
Inserting a battery with damaged terminals  
can damage the unit.  
When the status indicator is flashing at a  
particularly fast or slow rate, the  
following should be considered.  
Flashing with approx. 4 second period  
(off for approx. 2 seconds, on for approx.  
2 seconds):  
When the battery is over discharged or the  
temperature of the battery is too high or  
low. It can be charged, but it may take a  
few hours to complete the charging  
normally.  
It will flash in 2 second intervals when  
normal charging resumes. Even in such  
cases, it may start flashing in 4 second  
intervals until charging is completed  
depending on the conditions of use.  
Do not throw old battery into fire.  
Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire  
may result in an explosion.  
If the operating time is very short even  
after the battery has been recharged, the  
battery has worn out. Please purchase a  
new battery.  
About the AC adaptor  
If the temperature of the battery is  
extremely high or extremely low, charging  
may take time or the battery may not be  
charged.  
Flashing with approx. 0.5 second period  
(off for approx. 0.25 second, on for  
approx. 0.25 second):  
If you use the AC adaptor near a radio,  
radio reception may be disturbed. Keep  
the AC adaptor 1 m or more away from  
the radio.  
When using the AC adaptor, it may  
generate whirring sounds. However, this is  
normal.  
After use, be sure to disconnect the AC  
adaptor. (If it is left connected, a minute  
amount of current is consumed.)  
Always keep the electrodes of the AC  
adaptor and battery clean.  
The battery is not charged. Remove the  
battery from the unit, and try charging  
again.  
Check that the terminals of the unit or  
battery are not dirty or covered in a foreign  
object, and connect the battery correctly  
once again. If a foreign object or dirt is  
present, turn off the unit before removing.  
The battery or environment is at an  
extremely high or low temperature. Wait  
until the temperature has returned to an  
appropriate level and try charging again. If  
you are still unable to charge, there may  
be a fault in the unit, battery or AC  
adaptor.  
Off:  
Charging has finished.  
If the status indicator stays off despite the  
charging being unfinished, there may be a  
fault in the unit, battery or AC adaptor.  
Refer to page 98 for details on the battery.  
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About the SD card  
LCD monitor  
When disposing of or giving away the SD  
card, note that:  
Formatting and deletion of this unit or  
computer only changes the file  
management information and does not  
completely delete the data in the SD card.  
It is recommended that the SD card is  
physically destroyed or the SD card is  
physically formatted using this unit when  
disposing of or giving away the SD card.  
When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it  
with a soft cloth, such as eye glass  
cleaner.  
In a place with drastic temperature  
changes, condensation may form on the  
LCD monitor. Wipe it with a soft cloth,  
such as eye glass cleaner.  
When the unit has become very cold, for  
example due to storage in a cold area, its  
LCD monitor will be slightly darker than  
usual immediately after the unit is turned  
on. The normal brightness will be restored  
when the unit’s internal temperature rises.  
To physically format the SD card, connect  
the unit via the AC adaptor, select  
[SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD] # [YES]  
from the menu, and then press and hold  
the delete/video light button on the screen  
below for about 3 seconds. When the SD  
card data deletion screen appears, select  
[YES], and then follow the on-screen  
instructions.  
Extremely high precision technology is  
employed to produce the LCD Monitor  
screen featuring a total of approximately  
230,000 dots. The result is more than  
99.99% effective dots with a mere 0.01%  
of the dots inactive or always lit.  
However, this is not a malfunction and  
does not affect the recorded picture.  
To physically format the SD card, connect  
the unit via the AC adaptor, select  
[SETUP] #[FORMAT MEDIA] # [SD  
CARD] from the menu, and then press  
and hold the delete/video light button on  
the screen below for about 3 seconds.  
When the SD card data deletion screen  
appears, select [YES], and then follow the  
on-screen instructions.  
The customer is responsible for the  
management of the data in the SD card.  
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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.  
When this unit is brought inside from the  
cold (e.g. a ski slope) to a warm room.  
When this unit is moved from an  
air-conditioned car to outside.  
When a cold room has been warmed up  
quickly.  
When cool wind from an air conditioner is  
directly blown onto this unit.  
After summer afternoon showers of rain.  
When this unit is in a very humid place  
where the air is thick with steam. (e.g. a  
heated swimming pool)  
Helpful hint  
If, for example, you have used this unit for  
recording on a ski slope and are taking it into  
a heated room, place the unit inside a plastic  
bag, remove as much of the air from inside  
the bag as possible, then seal the bag.  
Leave the unit for about an hour in the room  
so the temperature of the unit is close to the  
ambient temperature of the room, then use  
it.  
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About copyright  
iMovie and Mac are trademarks of  
Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and  
other countries.  
Other names of systems and products  
mentioned in these instructions are  
usually the registered trademarks or  
trademarks of the manufacturers who  
developed the system or product  
concerned.  
Carefully observe copyright  
laws  
Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs  
or other published or broadcast material  
for purposes other than your own private  
use may infringe copyright laws. Even for  
the purpose of private use, recording of  
certain material may be restricted.  
Licenses  
SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C,  
LLC.  
“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are  
trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and  
Sony Corporation.  
Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories.  
Dolby and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-  
Definition Multimedia Interface are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of  
HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States  
and other countries.  
This product is licensed under the AVC  
patent portfolio license for the personal and  
non-commercial use of a consumer to (i)  
encode video in compliance with the AVC  
Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode  
AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer  
engaged in a personal and non-commercial  
activity and/or was obtained from a video  
provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No  
license is granted or shall be implied for any  
other use. Additional information may be  
obtained from MPEG LA, LLC.  
See http://www.mpegla.com.  
HDAVI Control is a trademark of  
Panasonic Corporation.  
®
®
Microsoft , Windows and Windows  
®
Vista are either registered trademarks or  
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the  
United States and/or other countries.  
Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted  
with permission from Microsoft  
Corporation.  
IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks  
of International Business Machines  
Corporation of the U.S.  
®
®
®
Intel , Core , Pentium and Celeron are  
the registered trademarks or trademarks  
of Intel Corporation in the United States  
and other countries.  
AMD Athlon is a trademark of Advanced  
Micro Devices, Inc.  
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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  
Picture size  
[HA]  
1920k1080  
30 min  
[HG]  
1920k1080  
40 min  
[HX]  
1920k1080  
1 h  
4 GB  
SD card  
16 GB  
64 GB  
2 h  
2 h 40 min  
11 h  
4 h 10 min  
16 h 50 min  
8 h 30 min  
16 GB  
2 h  
2 h 40 min  
4 h 10 min  
Built-in  
memory  
A
B
Image quality prioritised  
Recording time prioritised  
Recording mode  
Picture size  
4 GB  
[iFrame]  
960k540  
19 min  
SD card  
16 GB  
64 GB  
1 h 20 min  
5 h 20 min  
16 GB  
1 h 20 min  
Built-in  
memory  
If recording for long periods, prepare batteries for 3 or 4 times the period you wish to record  
for. (l 11)  
The default setting is [HG] mode.  
Maximum continuously recordable time for one scene: 6 hours  
The recording is paused once when the recording time for one scene exceeds 6 hours, and  
the recording will automatically resume after a few seconds.  
If a recording with a lot movements is recorded, the recording time is reduced.  
The recordable time may be reduced if recording of short scene is repeated.  
Use time in the row of 4 GB in above table as a guideline for the time that can be copied  
onto one DVD disc (4.7 GB).  
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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  
)
2.1  
M
1920k1080  
Aspect ratio  
4 GB  
16:9  
3600  
SD card  
16 GB  
64 GB  
14000  
59000  
16 GB  
14000  
Built-in  
memory  
When [QUALITY] is set to  
, the numbers of recordable pictures are larger than the  
numbers shown in the table above.  
The number of recordable pictures depends on whether  
together and on the subject being recorded.  
and  
are used  
The memory capacity indicated on the label of an SD card is the total of the capacity for  
copyright protection and management and the capacity which can be used on the unit, a  
PC etc.  
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