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Operating Instructions

High Definition Video Camera
HDC-SD10
Model No.
HDC-TM10
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
VQT2D32

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera HDC-SD10 Model No. HDC-TM10 Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT2D32...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Information for Your Safety WARNING: The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, The mains plug of the power supply cord shall ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT remain readily operable. DAMAGE, To completely disconnect this apparatus from ≥...
  • Page 3 ∫ Information for Users on ∫ Indemnity concerning recording Collection and Disposal of Old content Equipment and used Batteries The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or These symbols on the products, defect of this unit, its accessories or recordable packaging, and/or accompanying media.
  • Page 4 (i) encode ≥ “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are video in compliance with the AVC Standard trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that Sony Corporation. was encoded by a consumer engaged in a ≥...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Intelligent auto mode......34 Before using Quick start ........... 36 [1] Handling of Built-in Memory Quick power on ........36 [HDC-TM10] .......... 9 [2] Recording motion pictures ....37 [2] Parts identification and handling ..10 Recording modes/approximate recordable time ........39 Setup PRE-REC ..........
  • Page 6 [4] DPOF setting........78 [2] Operating environment....106 [5] Copying between SD card and Setup Built-in Memory [HDC-TM10] ........79 [1] Installation ........108 Confirming remaining capacity on the [2] Connecting to a PC ......110 copy destination........79 About the PC display......112 Copying ..........

  • Page 7: Accessories

    Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Optional accessories Battery pack VW-VBG070 Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. AC adaptor AC adaptor (VW-AD21E-K) VSK0698 Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG070) AC cable Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG130) K2CQ2CA00006 Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG260) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG6) DC cable Battery pack holder kit (VW-VH04)

  • Page 8: Features

    Features ∫ Very clear high definition pictures This unit can record detailed high definition images.   High definition images (1920k1080) Standard images (720k576) A Number of available scan lines 1080 B Number of available scan lines 576 * If the recording mode is HA/HG/HX. What is the AVCHD? This is a format for recording and playing back highly detailed high definition images.

  • Page 9: Preparation

    Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content, and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is made to the unit (including any other non-built-in memory related component).

  • Page 10: Parts Identification And Handling

    Preparation Parts identification and Before using handling 11 12 13 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 22, 31) PRE-REC button [PRE-REC] (l 40) Intelligent auto button [iA] (l 34) Optical image stabilizer button /O.I.S.] (l 45) Power button [ ] (l 20) Battery holder (l 14) Battery release lever [BATT] (l 14) Mode switch (l 21)
  • Page 11 ≥ Slide the opening/closing switch to open/close the cover. 19 Lens cover 20 Lens cover opening/closing switch When not using the unit, close the lens cover to 21 Lens protect the lens. 22 Built-in flash (l 57) 23 Video light (l 47) 24 Recording lamp (l 25) 25 Recording start/stop button (l 37) 26 SD card open lever [OPEN] (l 19)
  • Page 12 35 Grip belt 36 Tripod receptacle This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional 1 Adjust the length to fit your hand. tripod. (For details on mounting the tripod, refer 2 Pull to adjust the length. to the operating instructions for the tripod.) When carrying the unit with your hand down (l 33) Pass your hand through the strap part.

  • Page 13: Setup

    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. Charging the battery When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged.

  • Page 14: Inserting/Removing The Battery

    ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 7, 15). ≥ 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.

  • Page 15: Charging And Recording Time

    4 h 35 min 2 h 50 min [7.2 V/2500 mAh] VW-VBG6 (optional) 9 h 25 min 11 h 25 min 7 h 5 min [7.2 V/5400 mAh] HDC-TM10 Battery model number Maximum continuously [Voltage/Capacity Charging time Actual recordable time recordable time (minimum)]...
  • Page 16 ( ) will flash. ≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you can use for this unit. It may take time to display the remaining battery capacity. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use.

  • Page 17: Connecting To The Ac Outlet

    Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor. Insert the DC cable. ≥ Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VW-AD21E-K; optional). ≥ When removing the AC adaptor, be sure to hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off.

  • Page 18: Preparation Of Sd Cards

    Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating for motion picture recording. Motion picture recording Still picture Card type Capacity The following models of Panasonic SD cards can be recording used. 8 MB Cannot be used. Can be used. 16 MB 32 MB Cannot be guaranteed in operation.

  • Page 19: 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 83) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted.

  • Page 20: Turning The Unit On/Off

    Preparation Turning the unit on/off Setup You can turn the power on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor. Turning the power on and off with the power button Press the power button to turn on the power. To turn off the power Hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off.

  • Page 21: Selecting A Mode

    Preparation Selecting a mode Setup Change the mode to recording or playback. Operate the mode switch to change the mode to Recording mode (l 37, 41) Playback mode (l 64, 71) VQT2D32...

  • Page 22: How To Use The Touch Screen

    Preparation How to use the touch screen Setup You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger. It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation or if it is hard to operate with your fingers. ∫...

  • Page 23: Using The Menu Screen

    Preparation Using the menu screen Setup A It is recommended to hold the LCD monitor with your thumb and index finger when pressing the buttons on the LCD monitor. Press the MENU button. Touch the desired item to enter the setting. Touch the top menu A.

  • Page 24: Language Selection

    Language selection You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen. Press the MENU button, then touch [SETUP] > [LANGUAGE]. Touch [English]. Menu list Part of the menu will not be used depending on the used functions. (l 120) Recording mode *1 It is not displayed when the Intelligent auto mode is on.
  • Page 25 PICTURE SETUP [QUALITY] (l 42) [DISPLAY] The screen indications are selected as [HI-SPEED BURST] (l 56) shown in the illustration below. [SELF TIMER] (l 57) [OFF] [ON] [FLASH] (l 57) 1h30m [FLASH LEVEL] (l 57) R 1h20m [RED EYE] (l 58) [SHTR SOUND] (l 58) MEDIA SELECT...
  • Page 26 [DEMO MODE] [ALERT SOUND] This item is used to start the unit Touch screen operation, start and stop of demonstration. recording and power on/off can be (Only when the mode is at the position) confirmed with this sound. 2 Beeps for 4 times If [DEMO MODE] is switched [ON] when When an error occurs.

  • Page 27: Playback Mode

    Playback mode *1 When the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, or when [INTEL. SCENE] (l 68) is selected, this does not appear. *2 Only when the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, this appears. *3 These menus are only for *4 This appears only when the [VIDEO/SD CARD] or [PICTURE/SD CARD] is selected.

  • Page 28: Setting Date And Time

    Preparation Setting date and time Setup When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear. Select [YES] and perform steps 2 to 3 below to set the date and time. ¬...
  • Page 29 Changing the date format Select the menu. (l 23) [SETUP] # [DATE FORMAT] # desired display style Display style Screen display [Y/M/D] 2009. 11. 15 [M/D/Y] 11 15 2009 [D/M/Y] 15. 11. 2009 ≥ The date and time function is driven by a built-in lithium battery.

  • Page 30: World Time Setting (Displaying The Time Of The Travel Destination)

    World time setting (Displaying the time of the travel destination) It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region and the travel destination. Select the menu. (l 23) already been set once, execute the menu operation for Step 1.

  • Page 31: Adjusting Lcd Monitor

    Preparation Adjusting LCD monitor Setup ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. ∫ Adjusting the brightness and LCD monitor adjustment colour level of the LCD monitor ∫ POWER LCD It adjusts brightness and colour density on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 32: Touch Screen Calibration

    Touch screen calibration Changing the picture quality on the LCD monitor Perform the touch screen calibration if a different object to the one touched is selected. ≥ The Intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 34) Select the menu. (l 23) Select the menu.

  • Page 33: Recording

    Recording Before recording Recording (Basic) ∫ Basic camera positioning ≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will become dark in the recording. ≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object.

  • Page 34: Intelligent Auto Mode

    Intelligent auto mode The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. ≥ When this unit is purchased, the Intelligent auto mode is set to on. Intelligent auto button Press this button to switch on/off the intelligent auto mode.

  • Page 35: Auto Focus

    ∫ When Intelligent auto mode is set Auto focus to off: The lens is moved forward or backward automatically to bring the subject into focus. When the Intelligent auto mode is set to off, the Auto focus has the following characteristics. auto white balance and auto focus operate and jAdjusts so that the vertical lines of a subject automatically adjust the colour balance and...

  • Page 36: Quick Start

    Quick start ≥ Quick start standby mode is cancelled if jabout 5 minutes elapsed This unit will resume recording pause mode jmode is set to with the LCD monitor about 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is closed. reopened. ≥ Time for quick start will be more than ≥...

  • Page 37: Recording Motion Pictures

    Recording Recording motion pictures Recording (Basic) This unit records high definition images that are compatible with the AVCHD format. ≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording. (l 18) ≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the power. (l 11) ∫...
  • Page 38 About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures ≥ They are not compatible with devices other than those that support AVCHD. 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. ≥...

  • Page 39: Recording Modes/Approximate Recordable Time

    Recording modes/approximate recordable time Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded. Select the menu. (l 23) [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting   1 GB 7 min 9 min 14 min 21 min 2 GB 15 min 20 min...

  • Page 40: Pre-Rec

    PRE-REC Shooting guide This prevents you missing a shot. Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly. This allows recording of the pictures and sound Select the menu. (l 23) to start approximately 3 seconds before the recording start/stop button is pressed. [RECORD SETUP] # [SHOOTING GUIDE] Press the PRE-REC button.

  • Page 41: Recording Still Pictures

    Recording Recording still pictures Recording (Basic) The number of pixels recorded for still pictures is [ 1920k1080] (16:9). Still pictures can also be recorded while recording motion pictures. ≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the power. (l 11) Change the mode to Focus indication: Open the LCD monitor.

  • Page 42: Picture Quality

    ∫ About the screen indications ∫ About the focusing area when the button is pressed When there is a contrasting object ahead or behind the subject in the focus area, the subject may not be focused. If so, move the contrasting object out of the focus area.

  • Page 43: Simultaneous Recording (Recording Still Pictures While Recording Motion Pictures)

    Simultaneous recording Number of recordable (recording still pictures pictures while recording motion pictures) Picture (1920t1080) size You can record still pictures even while recording Picture motion pictures. quality ¬ Change the mode to 8 MB While recording motion pictures, 16 MB press the button fully (press to 32 MB...

  • Page 44: Zoom In/Out Function

    Recording Zoom in/out function Recording (Basic) The maximum optical zoom ratio is 16k. Zoom mode ¬ Change the mode to Set the maximum optical zoom ratio. If the zoom magnification exceeds 16k, then the digital zoom function will be activated. Select the menu.

  • Page 45: Optical Image Stabilizer Function

    Recording Optical image stabilizer Recording (Basic) function Optical image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as much. ¬ Change the mode to Optical image stabilizer button Pressing the button changes the optical image stabilizer setting. # OFF ≥...

  • Page 46: Af Tracking

    Recording AF tracking Recording (Basic) It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen. The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking) ¬ Change the mode to ∫...

  • Page 47: Recording With The Video Light

    Recording Recording with the video Recording (Basic) light The video light enables brightening of the images taken in a dimly-lit place. ¬ Change the mode to Video light button Each time the button is pressed, the indication changes by one setting in the following order.

  • Page 48: Recording (Advanced)

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

  • Page 49: Soft Skin Mode

    Function Effect Backlight This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject. compensation Intelligent contrast This brightens parts that are in shadow and difficult to see and suppresses white saturation in bright parts at the same control time.
  • Page 50 Intelligent contrast control: ≥ If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear. Fade: ≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white). Soft skin mode: ≥...

  • Page 51: Recording Functions Of Menus

    Recording Recording functions of Recording (Advanced) menus ¬ Change the mode to Function Effect/Setting method Scene mode When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. Select the menu. (l 23) [RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting 5Sports: To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and pause of playback...
  • Page 52 Function Effect/Setting method Guide line You can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures and still pictures. The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the composition. ≥ The Intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 34) Select the menu.
  • Page 53 Function Effect/Setting method It is possible to continuously record motion picture to an SD Relay recording card when there is no space available in the built-in memory. Select the menu. (l 23) [RECORD SETUP] # [RELAY REC] # [ON] is displayed on the screen. will disappear when space ≥...
  • Page 54 Function Effect/Setting method Automatic face In the Intelligent auto mode, detected faces appear with frames. framing Select the menu. (l 23) [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE FRAMING] # desired setting [OFF]: ≥ This function’s default setting is [ALL]. Not display ≥ Up to 15 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer to [PRIMARY]: the centre of the screen take preference over others.

  • Page 55: Microphone Level

    Function Effect/Setting method Microphone level When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted. [AUTO]: ≥ The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 34) AGC is activated, and the Select the menu. (l 23) recording level is adjusted automatically.
  • Page 56 Function Effect/Setting method Hi-speed burst Recording is done continuously at the rate of 25 or 50 still pictures per second. shooting Use this function to record an object with fast movement. [25 Frames/sec]: ≥ The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 34) 72 still pictures are recorded Select the menu.
  • Page 57 Function Effect/Setting method Self-timer This is for recording still pictures using the timer. Select the menu. (l 23) [PICTURE] # [SELF TIMER] # [10 SECONDS] or [2 SECONDS] [10 SECONDS]: Records after 10 seconds [2 SECONDS]: Records after 2 seconds ≥...

  • Page 58: Red Eye Reduction

    Function Effect/Setting method Red eye reduction Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes. ≥ The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 34) Select the menu. (l 23) [PICTURE] # [RED EYE] # [ON] Shutter sound You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.
  • Page 59 Wind noise reduction: Built-in flash: ≥ When the Intelligent auto mode is set to on, ≥ Set the flash to [OFF] where using a flash is [WIND CUT] is set to [ON], and the setting prohibited. cannot be changed. ≥ If the ß indication etc. flashes when the ≥...

  • Page 60: Manual Recording

    Recording Manual recording Recording (Advanced) Touch the operation icon to adjust white balance, shutter speed, iris and manual focus. ¬ Change the mode to Press the MANUAL button. appears on the screen. ≥ Perform the setting by touching the desired item to be set. ≥...

  • Page 61: White Balance

    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. The unit can record pictures in a natural hue if it can recognise the reference colour white. ≥...

  • Page 62: Manual Shutter Speed/Iris Adjustment

    Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Iris: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ≥ Press the MANUAL button. (l 60) Manual shutter speed adjustment Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS]. ≥ If you increase the shutter speed manually, the noise on the screen may increase.

  • Page 63: Manual Focus Adjustment

    Manual focus adjustment Picture adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, Adjust the quality of the image while recording. then use manual focus. Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the ≥ Press the MANUAL button. (l 60) quality of the image.

  • Page 64: Playback

    Playback Motion picture playback Playback Change the mode to Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. Touch the play mode select icon 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 0h00m00s A to select desired media to be played back. 1/;: Playback/Pause Rewind playback Fast forward playback Stops the playback and shows the ∫:...
  • Page 65 ∫ Change the thumbnail display ∫ Fast forward/rewind playback During step 3, the thumbnail display changes in Touch 5 during playback to fast forward. the following order if the zoom lever is operated (Touch 6 to rewind.) side or side. 20 scenes () 9 scenes () 1 scene () Highlight&Time frame index ≥...

  • Page 66: Motion Picture Compatibility

    ∫ Frame-by-frame playback Motion picture compatibility The motion picture is advanced one frame at a ≥ This unit is based on the AVCHD format. time. ≥ The video signal that can be played back on Pause the playback. this unit is 1920k1080/50i or 1440k1080/ ≥...

  • Page 67: Creating Still Picture From Motion Picture

    Creating still picture from Highlight&Time frame index motion picture An image of one scene is displayed as a thumbnail at set time interval. Scene can be A single frame from the recorded motion picture played back from any midway point of the scene can be saved as a still picture.

  • Page 68: Playing Back Motion Pictures By Date

    Playing back motion Intelligent scene selection pictures by date Play back the scenes excluding a portion of the scene judged to have failed to shoot due to fast Scenes recorded on the same day can be played movement of this unit, camera shake, or focus back in succession.

  • Page 69: Highlight Playback

    or [EXIT] is displayed. Highlight playback Touch the desired item. ∫ Scene setting Part that was recognised as clearly recorded is extracted from a long recording, and it can be 1) Touch [SELECT SCENES] or [SELECT played back in short time with music added. DATE].

  • Page 70: Repeat Playback

    ∫ Playback time setting Repeat playback Touch the playback time to set. Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes. Select the menu. (l 23) [VIDEO SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] # [ON] indication appears on the full screen views.

  • Page 71: Still Picture Playback

    Playback Still picture playback Playback Change the mode to ≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by touching Touch the play mode select icon Select the playback operation by A to select desired media to be touching the operation icon. played back.

  • Page 72: Still Picture Compatibility

    3) Touch the desired sound. ∫ Change the thumbnail display During step 3, the thumbnail display changes in the following order if the zoom lever is operated side or side. 20 still pictures () 9 still pictures () 1 still picture ≥...

  • Page 73: Playing Back Still Pictures By Date

    Playing back still pictures by date Still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. Touch the date select icon. A Date select icon Touch the playback date. The still pictures recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails.

  • Page 74: Editing

    Playback Deleting scenes/still pictures Editing 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 button while scenes or 0h00m00s 0h00m00s still pictures to be deleted are being...
  • Page 75 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2) To continue deleting other scenes Repeat steps 3-4. When you stop deleting halfway Touch [CANCEL] or press the MENU button while deleting. ≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is cancelled cannot be restored.

  • Page 76: Dividing A Scene To Delete

    Playback Dividing a scene to delete Editing To delete an unnecessary portion of a scene, first divide the scene and then delete the unnecessary portion. ¬ Change the mode to Touch the play mode select icon Press the MENU button to to select desired media to divide complete dividing.

  • Page 77: Protecting Scenes/Still Pictures

    Playback Protecting scenes/still Editing pictures Scenes/still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake. (Even if you protect some scenes/still pictures, formatting the media will delete them.) ¬ Change the mode to Select the menu. (l 23) [VIDEO SETUP] or [PHOTO SETUP] # [SCENE PROTECT] # [YES] Touch the scene/still picture to...

  • Page 78: Dpof Setting

    Playback DPOF setting Editing You can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD card. ¬ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon to select [PICTURE/ SD CARD].

  • Page 79: [Hdc-Tm10]

    Copying between SD card and Built-in Editing Memory [HDC-TM10] Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between an SD card inserted in this unit and a built-in memory. Confirming remaining capacity on the copy destination ≥...

  • Page 80: Copying

    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. ≥ Refer to page 81 for Approximate time for copying. Change the mode to [ALL SCENES]: All motion pictures or still pictures are copied.
  • Page 81 (Only when [SELECT SCENES]/[SELECT If you will delete the motion pictures or still DATE] is selected in step 4) pictures after copying is complete, be sure Touch [Enter]/[ENTER]. to play back the motion pictures or still pictures to check that they have been copied to correctly before deleting.

  • Page 82: [Hdc-Tm10]

    Playback Relay scene combining Editing [HDC-TM10] You can combine the relayed scene (l 53) in the built-in memory and the continued scene in the SD card to be one into the SD card. Relay recorded scene Relay scene combining A Built-in memory...

  • Page 83: Formatting

    Playback Formatting Editing 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 91, 103) ¬...

  • Page 84: With A Tv

    3 Component terminal 4 Video terminal ≥ Use the supplied component cable and AV cable. Use of the following Panasonic HDMI mini cables is recommended to connect the unit to the HDMI terminal. ≥ Do not simultaneously connect an HDMI mini cable and Component cable to this unit.
  • Page 85 ≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥ Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). ≥ Do not use any other component cables except the supplied one.
  • Page 86 HDMI mini cable or component cable is prioritised. Refer to the following support site for information about the Panasonic TVs that you can directly insert an SD card into the SD card slot on the TV and then play it back.

  • Page 87: Connecting With A Hdmi Mini Cable

    TV and then play back the recorded high definition images, you can enjoy them in high resolution with high quality sound. If you connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link, linked operations (VIERA Link) are possible. (l 88) Select the desired method of HDMI output.

  • Page 88: Playback Using Viera Link (Hdavi Control ™ )

    (HDAVI Control What is the VIERA Link? ≥ 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.
  • Page 89 Operate with the TV remote control.     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.
  • Page 90 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.

  • Page 91: With Other Products

    The copied DVD disc can also be played back. ≥ Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it. Preparing for copying/playing back We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW-BN1/VW-BN2. ∫ About discs that can be used for copying Disc type*...
  • Page 92 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with DVD burner) to the DVD burner. ≥ You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit. Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner).

  • Page 93: Copying To Discs

    Copying to discs ≥ You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc. (You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM.) ≥ Motion pictures and still pictures cannot both be copied to a single disc. ≥ Confirm that auto protection is [ON] before copying data. (l 98) When copying a scene in the built-in memory to the disc that includes a scene that was ≥...
  • Page 94 (Only when [SELECT DATE] is selected in (Only when [VIDEO]/[PICTURE] is selected step 5) in step 3) Touch the date you want to copy. Touch the desired item. ≥ When touched, the date is selected and [ALL SCENES]: surrounded by red. Touch the date again to All motion pictures or still pictures are copied.
  • Page 95 Before you delete the data on the media after copying is complete, be sure to play back the discs to check that they have been copied to correctly. (l 97) Important Notice ≥ When connecting an optional DVD burner and this unit for copying a disc, do not insert a disc with recorded motion pictures in high definition picture quality into devices that do not support the AVCHD format.
  • Page 96 ≥ The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. (l 97) ≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable while copying.

  • Page 97: Playing Back The Copied Disc

    Playing back the copied disc ≥ Only discs that have been copied by connecting this unit to the DVD burner or created with HD Writer AE 1.5 can be played back. It may not be possible to play back discs copied/played back on other devices or software.

  • Page 98: Formatting Discs

    Managing the copied disc (Formatting, Auto protect, Displaying disc information) ≥ Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (l 91) ∫ Formatting discs ∫ Auto protect This is for initializing DVD-RAM and DVD-RW You can protect (write protect) a DVD-RAM or discs.

  • Page 99: Dubbing Images Onto Other Video Device

    Backup Dubbing images onto other With other products video device Images played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD recorder or video device. ≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. Change the video input on the video device and TV that this unit is connected to.

  • Page 100: With A Printer (Pictbridge)

    Backup With a printer (PictBridge) With other products To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer.) PictBridge is an industry standard from the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) for direct printing.
  • Page 101 Touch Select print source media and touch the icon. Touch [DATE PRINT] to select the ≥ If the [PictBridge] indication does not appear or date print setting. continues to flash, disconnect and then reconnect the USB cable. Touch a still picture to be printed. ≥...
  • Page 102 When you stop printing halfway Touch [CANCEL]. Touch [PAGE LAYOUT] to select ≥ A confirmation message appears. If [YES] is the desired layout setting. selected, the number of prints set is cancelled and the screen returns to step 4. If [NO] is selected, all the settings are kept and the screen returns to step 4.

  • Page 103: With A Pc

    With a PC What you can do with a PC Before using HD Writer AE 1.5 You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu-ray discs (BD) DVD discs or SD card using HD Writer AE 1.5, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM. Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer AE 1.5 (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
  • Page 104 ≥ Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device cannot be written to the software supplied with this unit. To write motion picture data recorded with the Panasonic High Definition Video Camera sold previously, use the HD Writer supplied with the unit.

  • Page 105: End User License Agreement

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

  • Page 106: Operating Environment

    With a PC Operating environment Before using ≥ 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 BD/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a BD/DVD.) ≥...
  • Page 107 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 and Simplified Chinese. ≥...

  • Page 108: Setup

    With a PC Installation Setup 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. ≥...

  • Page 109: Control Panel

    ∫ Uninstalling HD Writer AE 1.5 When installation is complete, some notes Follow the steps below to uninstall any software will appear applications that you no longer require. Check the contents, then close Select [start] # ([Settings] #) the window. [Control Panel] # [Add or Remove Programs Select [Yes, I want to restart my...

  • Page 110: Connecting To A Pc

    With a PC Connecting to a PC Setup ≥ Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed. ≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC. A USB cable (supplied) Connect this unit to the AC ≥ When you select an option other than [PC], reconnect the USB cable.

  • Page 111: To Disconnect Usb Cable Safely

    ≥ Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed. Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click [Stop]. Verify [MATSHITA HDC-SD10/SD USB Device] is selected and click [OK]. Verify [MATSHITA HDC-TM10/SD USB Device] or [MATSHITA HDC-TM10/MEM USB Device] is selected and click [OK]. VQT2D32...

  • Page 112: About The Pc Display

    About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive. ≥ Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [My Computer (Computer)]. The following data will be recorded. We recommend using HD Writer AE 1.5 to 1 Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG format copy motion picture data.

  • Page 113: Using With A Pc

    (On the PC) Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer AE 1.5] # [HD Writer AE]. ≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software.

  • Page 114: If Using Mac

    With a PC If using Mac Using with a PC ≥ HD Writer AE 1.5 is not available for Mac. ≥ iMovie’09 supported. For details about iMovie’09, please contact Apple Inc. ∫ Operating environment Mac OS X 10.5.6 Intel Core Duo Intel Core 2 Duo 1 GB or more Interface...

  • Page 115: Others

    Others Indications Indications only Built-in memory recording possible status ∫ Recording indications (White) Card recording possible status Motion picture recording (Green) Recognising the card ¥/; (Red) Recording 0h00m00s 1h30m R 1h20m 1920 ; (Green) Recording pause PRE-REC 1/100 PRE-REC (l 40) PRE-REC OPEN Manual mode (l 60)
  • Page 116 Ø10, Ø2 Self-Timer recording (l 57) Scene mode (l 51) ß/ßA/ Flash (l 57) Sports mode ßi/ßj Flash level (l 57) Portrait mode Red eye reduction (l 58) Spotlight mode Picture quality (l 42) Snow mode Number of recording pixels for Beach mode still pictures (l 43) Sunset mode...
  • Page 117 ∫ Playback indications ∫ PC connection indications Playback (l 64, 71) Accessing the card (When connected to a PC) (l 110) Pause (l 64, 71) Accessing the built-in memory Fast forward/rewind playback (When connected to a PC) (l 110) (l 65) ∫...

  • Page 118: Messages

    ≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l 13) 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.

  • Page 119: About Recovery

    About recovery If faulty management information is found, one of the following messages may appear. Be sure to follow the messages. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.) CONTROL DATA ERROR HAS BEEN DETECTED. (SD CARD) CONTROL DATA ERROR DETECTED IN THE BUILT-IN MEMORY. THUMBNAIL DATA ERROR IS DETECTED.

  • Page 120: Helpful Hints

    Others Functions that cannot be Helpful hints used simultaneously Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s specifications. Functions Conditions which disable the functions Motion picture recording ≥ When the hi-speed burst shooting mode is on PRE-REC ≥...
  • Page 121 Functions Conditions which disable the functions Soft skin mode ≥ When the Intelligent auto mode is on Tele macro ≥ When the sunset, fireworks or scenery mode of scene mode is used Colour night view ≥ When the hi-speed burst shooting mode is on ≥...

  • Page 122: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting Helpful hints Problem Check points This unit cannot be ≥ Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (l 13) turned on. ≥ The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. If the unit This unit does not stay still cannot be used, the battery is faulty.
  • Page 123 Problem Check points Recording does not start ≥ A message is displayed and you cannot record when the although power is built-in memory does not operate normally, or when the SD supplied to this unit and card cover cannot be closed due to failure of the SD card the SD card is correctly cover.
  • Page 124 Problem Check points Some playback images ≥ Playback of (Intelligent scene selection) is set. Return are skipped to normal playback. (l 68) automatically. Scene does not play back to the end. Although this unit is ≥ Please read the operating instructions of your TV and correctly connected to a select the channel that matches the input used for the TV, images cannot be...
  • Page 125 Problem Check points White round spots like ≥ If you take a picture with the soap bubbles appear on flash in a dark place or indoors, the recorded picture. white round spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting of particles of dust in the air.
  • Page 126 Problem Check points The power of the DVD ≥ When the unit is connected to the DVD burner, use the burner cannot be turned respective AC adaptors for both this unit and the DVD burner. Cannot see the PDF ≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe operating instructions for Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions HD Writer AE 1.5.
  • Page 127 ∫ If scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another device The images may be still for several seconds at the joins between the scenes if the following operations are performed when multiple scenes have been continuously played back using another unit. ≥...
  • Page 128 ∫ When deleting scenes 1 Scene to be deleted A The image will be still for several seconds wherever a scene was deleted. B The images of consecutive scenes where they are no deletions are played back smoothly one after another.

  • Page 129: Cautions For Use

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

  • Page 130: About The Battery

    ≥ Please look after the data in your built-in ≥ To store the battery for a long period of time, memory carefully. Panasonic will not be held we recommend you charge it once every year responsible in the unlikely case that private and store it again after you have completely data is divulged.

  • Page 131: About The Ac Adaptor

    Do not throw old battery into fire. Extremely high precision technology is ≥ Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen result in an explosion. featuring a total of approximately 230,000 pixels. The result is more than If the operating time is very short even after 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the battery has been recharged, the battery...

  • Page 132: Specifications

    Power source: DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 7.2 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording: 5.5 W 5.6 W HDC-SD10 HDC-TM10 Signal system 1080/50i Recording format AVCHD format compliant Image sensor 1/6z 1MOS image sensor Total: 1470 K...
  • Page 133 HDC-SD10 HDC-TM10 AV terminal video output 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h, PAL system level Component terminal 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h video output level Pb: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h ™ ™ HDMI mini connector HDMI (x.v.Colour ) 1080i/576p...
  • Page 134 Motion pictures HDC-SD10 HDC-TM10 Recording SD card SD Memory Card: media 1 GB, 2 GB (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant) SDHC Memory Card: 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB (FAT32 system compliant) Built-in –...
  • Page 135 AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source: AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 19 W DC output: DC 9.3 V, 1.2 A (Unit operation) DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery charging) Dimensions 92 mm (W)k33 mm (H)k61 mm (D) Mass Approx.
  • Page 136 Panasonic Corporation Web site: http://panasonic.net Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany © Panasonic Corporation 2009...

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