Panasonic HDC-TM40 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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Page 1 Basic Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera HDC-SD40 Model No. HDC-TM40 Before use, please read these instructions completely. More detailed instructions on the operation of this unit are contained in “Operating Instructions (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
Page 2: Information For Your Safety
APPROVED POWER CORD. MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. Use only the recommended accessories. ≥ DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S ≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, optional). CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
Page 3 AC mains plug (figures A immediately stop operating the unit and and B). consult the Panasonic Customer Care Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and Centre on 132600. follow the instructions below.
Page 4: Recording Motion Pictures
∫ Indemnity about recorded operating instructions. content ≥ Functions that can be used for still picture Panasonic does not accept any recording/still picture playback are responsibility for damages directly or indicated by in these operating indirectly due to any type of problems that instructions.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
........13 Selecting a mode ........13 Setting date and time......14 Basic Selecting a media to record [HDC-TM40] ..........15 Recording motion pictures ....15 Recording still pictures ......16 Intelligent auto mode......16 Motion picture/Still picture playback ..17 Watching Video/Pictures on your TV .............
Page 6: Accessories
Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as of Dec. 2010. These may be subject to change. Battery pack VW-VBK180 AC adaptor VSK0712 AC cable (GC/GA/GW) K2CT39A00002 K2CQ29A00002...
Page 7: Optional Accessories
Optional accessories Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. (GC/GA/GW) Battery charger (VW-BC10E/EB) (GN) Battery charger (VW-BC10GN) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBK180) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBK360) HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30) Video DC light (VW-LDC103E) Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E) Shoe adaptor (VW-SK12E) (GC/GA/GW) Accessory kit (VW-ACK180E/EB)
Page 8: Preparation
Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.
Page 9: Charging The Battery
≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 6, 7). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
Page 10: Charging And Recording Time
≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you can use for this unit. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use. ≥ When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining battery capacity will not be shown.
Page 11: Recording To A Card
SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.) ≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.
Page 12: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card
Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 20) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.
Page 13: Turning The Unit On/Off
Preparation Turning the unit on/off You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor. Turning the unit on and off with the power button Press the power button to turn on the unit. To turn off the unit ...
Page 14: Setting Date And Time
For Australia and New Zealand WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS UNIT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. IF THIS IS NECESSARY, CONTACT THE PANASONIC CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE ON 132600 FOR YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE. VQT3K07...
Page 15: Basic
Basic Selecting a media to record [HDC-TM40] The card and built-in memory can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures. Change the mode to Select the menu. (l 19) : [MEDIA SELECT] Select the media for recording the motion pictures and the media for recording the still pictures using 3/4/2/1, and press the ENTER button.
Page 16: Recording Still Pictures
Basic Recording still pictures Still picture recorded with size of (1920k1080) and an aspect ratio of 16:9. ≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. Change the mode to open the LCD monitor. Press the button. Basic Intelligent auto mode The modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record.
Page 17: Motion Picture/Still Picture Playback
Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback Change the mode to Select the play mode select  icon A using 3/4/2 and press the ENTER button. Select the [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back, then press the ENTER button. Select the [MEDIA] and [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back, then press the ENTER button.
Page 18: Watching Video/Pictures On Your Tv
0h00m00s 0h00m00s 0h00m00s Select the operation icon using 3/4/2/1. A Operation icon ≥ Press the ENTER button to display/not-display  the operation icon. Motion picture playback Still picture playback Playback/Pause Slide show (playback of the still 1/;: 1/;: Rewind playback pictures in numerical order) start/pause.
Page 19: Using The Menu Screen
Basic Using the menu screen To get back to the previous screen Press the MENU button. Press 2 of the cursor button. To exit the menu screen Select the top menu A using Press the MENU button. 3/4 and press 1 or press the ∫...
Page 20: Zoom In/Out Function
Basic 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. Basic Formatting Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored.
Page 21: Deleting Scenes/Still Pictures
Basic Deleting scenes/still pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ¬ Change the mode to To delete by confirming images being played back Press the /LIGHT button while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back.
Page 22: Others
Others Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 3.6 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording; 3.5 W Charging; 7.7 W Signal system: 1080/50i, 540/25p Recording format: [HA]/[HG]/[HX]; AVCHD format compliant [iFrame];...
Page 23 White balance adjustment: Auto tracking white balance system Standard illumination: 1,400 lx Minimum required illumination: Approx. 7 lx (1/25 with low light mode in the scene mode) Approx. 1 lx with the colour night view function AV multi connector video output level: Component video out put level;...
Page 24: Motion Pictures
Operating temperature: 0 oC to 40 oC Operating humidity: 10%RH to 80%RH Battery operation time: See page 10 ∫ Motion pictures Recording media: SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant) SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant) SDXC Memory Card (exFAT system compliant) Refer to page 11 for details on SD cards usable in this unit.
Page 25: Still Pictures
∫ Still pictures Recording media: SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant) SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant) SDXC Memory Card (exFAT system compliant) Refer to page 11 for details on SD cards usable in this unit. Built-in memory; 16 GB Compression: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard) Picture size:...
Page 26: About Copyright
≥ SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com. ≥ “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.
Page 27: Reading The Operating Instructions (Pdf Format)
∫ To uninstall the Operating (Example: When an English language Instructions (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\HDC\” folder. ≥ When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the [Show the contents of this folder] to display them.

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