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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca High Definition Video Camera HDC-SD80P/PC Model No.
Things You Should Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the right.
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Model No.: HDC-SD80P/HDC-TM80P/HDC-HS80P Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following...
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AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. ≥ In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. ≥ When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.
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U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION: A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery. <For USA-California only> This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings.
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Precautions USE & LOCATION WARNING ≥ TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your camera and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the power supply or operate your camera if it gets wet. Your camera has been designed for outdoor use, however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a...
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≥ It is not compatible with motion picture recorded in AVCHD format. ∫ Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content, and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly.
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Operation may stop in hot or cold environments. The unit is disabled in order to protect the HDD. Do not use the unit in low atmospheric pressures. The HDD may fail if it is used at altitudes of 3000 m (9800 feet) or higher above sea level.
Contents Accessories...12 Quick Guide...13 Preparation Parts identification and handling ... 17 Power supply... 20 Inserting/removing the battery... 20 Charging the battery ... 21 Charging and recording time... 22 Recording to a card ... 24 Cards that you can use with this unit...
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Watching Video/Pictures on your TV ... 92 Connecting with a HDMI mini cable ... 95 Connecting with the AV multi cable ... 95 Playback using VIERA Link Copy/Dubbing Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory/HDD [HDC-TM80/HDC-HS80] ... 98 Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/ play back a disc ...
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 VSK0711 AC cable K2CA2CA00025 AV multi cable K1HY12YY0008...
Quick Guide ∫ Inserting the battery Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure. A Insert the battery until it clicks and locks. ∫ Charging the battery A DC input terminal 1 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input terminal.
∫ Turning the unit on/off Turning the unit on and off with the power button Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit. A The status indicator lights on. ≥ To turn off the unit, hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off.
Touch Menu Touch to display the Touch Menu. Touch (left side)/ (right side) of the Touch Menu to switch the operation icons. A Touch Menu ∫ Language selection 1) Touch [MENU], then touch [SETUP] # [LANGUAGE]. 2) Touch desired language. ∫...
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∫ Motion picture/Still picture playback 1) Change the mode to 2) Touch the play mode select icon A. Select the [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back. Select the [MEDIA] and [VIDEO/ PICTURE] you wish to play back. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. 4) Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back.
Preparation Parts identification and handling AV MULTI Speaker USB terminal [ ] (l 101, 106, 118) Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (l 36, 72) Optical image stabilizer button O.I.S.] (l 50) Power button [ HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 92, 96) AV multi connector (l 92, 109) ≥...
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VQT3J15 14 Mode switch (l 27) 14 15 16 15 Status indicator (l 26) 16 Recording start/stop button (l 32) 17 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 27) ≥ It can open up to 90o. ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction.
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23 Photoshot button [ 24 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode) (l 49) Thumbnail display switch [ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In Playback Mode) (l 39) 25 Grip belt Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand.
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.
≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 137. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 12, 22, 23, 148). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH (When using AC adaptor) Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Supplied battery/ VW-VBK180 (optional) [3.6 V/1790 mAh] VW-VBK360 (optional) [3.6 V/3580 mAh] Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Supplied battery/ VW-VBK180 (optional) [3.6 V/1790 mAh]...
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≥ 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.
≥ 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.
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 46, 47) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted.
Preparation Turning the unit on/off You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor. A clicking sound is heard when the unit is shaken. ≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a defect. This sound will no longer be heard when the unit is turned on and change the mode to Turning the unit on and off with the power button Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit.
Preparation Selecting a mode Change the mode to recording or playback. Operate the mode switch to change the mode to Motion Picture Recording Mode (l 32) Still Picture Recording Mode (l 34) Playback Mode (l 38, 76) Preparation How to use the touch screen You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger.
∫ About the operation icons These icons are used to switch the menu and thumbnail display page, for item selection and setting etc. Touch to return to the previous screen such as when setting menus. About the Touch Menu Touch (left side)/ (right side) of Touch...
≥ Do not touch on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens. ≥ Perform the touch screen calibration when the touch is not recognized or wrong location is recognized. (l 48) 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.
Basic Before recording ∫ Basic camera positioning 1 Hold the unit with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. 3 It is convenient to use the Recording button icon A when holding the unit at waist level. ≥...
Basic Selecting a media to record [HDC-TM80/HDC-HS80] The card, built-in memory and HDD media can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures. Change the mode to Select the menu. (l 41) : [MEDIA SELECT] MENU Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures. ≥...
Basic Recording motion pictures Change the mode to Open the LCD monitor. Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. A When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. B Recording button icon ≥ Recording can also be started/stopped by touching the Recording button icon. This icon functions in the same manner as the recording start/stop button.
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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 61) ≥...
Basic Recording still pictures Change the mode to Open the LCD monitor. Press the button halfway. (For Auto focus only) Press the button fully. Focus indication: ≥ If you set the Optical image stabilizer function (l 50) to Stabilizer function will be more effective. ( displayed when the ≥...
∫ About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording Still picture operation indicator (l 123) R3000: Remaining number of still pictures (Flashes in red when [0] appears.) Quality of still pictures (l 70) Size of still pictures (l 69) MEGA MEGA optical image stabilizer (l 34) Optical image stabilizer (l 50) AF assist lamp (l 71)
Basic Intelligent Auto Mode The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. /MANUAL Mode Portrait When the object is a person Scenery Recording outdoors Spotlight Under a spotlight Low light Dark room or twilight Night portrait Recording night...
≥ Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions, such as when faces are of certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used. ≥ [ZOOM MIC] is set to [OFF] in the Intelligent Auto Mode. (l 67) ∫...
Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback Change the mode to Touch the play mode select icon A. (l 28) Select the [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. Select the [MEDIA] and [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back.
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Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. 0h01m30s 0h01m30s 0h01m30s Motion picture playback 1/;: Playback/Pause Rewind playback Fast forward playback ∫: 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 20 scenes () 9 scenes () 1 scene () Highlight &...
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∫ Speaker volume adjustment Operate the volume lever to adjust the speaker volume during motion picture playback. Towards “r”: Increases the volume Towards “s”: Decreases the volume ≥ Sound will be heard only during normal playback. ≥ If pause play is continued for approx. 5 minutes, the screen returns to the thumbnails. ≥...
Basic Using the menu screen ≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of Touch [MENU]. MENU Touch the top menu A. Touch the submenu B. ≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by touching on the Touch Menu to display Touch the desired item to enter the setting.
Basic Using the Setup Menu ≥ The items displayed differ depending on the position or settings of the mode switch. Select the menu. : [SETUP] # desired setting MENU [CLOCK SET] Please refer to page 29. [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.
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(Only when setting the region of your travel destination) Touch to select your travel destination and touch [ENTER]. ≥ Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] to set daylight saving time. appears and the summer time setting is turned on. The travel destination time and time difference from the home region time are set forward by one hour.
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[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: j connected to AC adaptor j using the USB cable for PC, DVD burner etc. j PRE-REC is used [QUICK POWER ON] The unit is put into recording pause approx.
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≥ If [ECONOMY] (l 44) is set to [5 MINUTES] and the unit automatically goes into Quick Start Standby Mode, close the LCD monitor and then open it again. ≥ Turn the unit off using the power button. [ALERT SOUND] Touch screen operation, starting and stopping of recording and unit on/off can be confirmed with this sound.
[VIERA Link] Please refer to page 96. [TV ASPECT] Please refer to page 94. [INITIAL SET] Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition. ≥ Settings for [MEDIA SELECT] * For users who have [NUMBER RESET] Set the file number of the iFrame and still picture recorded next to 0001.
[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 100, 110) Touch [FORMAT MEDIA]. Touch [SD CARD] or [Built-inMemory].
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[MEDIA STATUS] The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card, built-in memory and HDD can be checked. ≥ Touching [CHANGE MEDIA] switches the unit between the display for the SD card and the display for the built-in memory/HDD. ≥...
Advanced (Recording) Zoom in/out function ≥ Maximum zoom ratio for recording motion pictures can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. (l 61) ≥ You can also perform zoom operation by simply touching the LCD monitor. (Touch Zoom: l 51) ∫ About the zoom speed The zoom speed will be faster in the order of zoom lever, zoom button icon, and then touch zoom.
Advanced (Recording) Image Stabilizer Function Use the image stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording. This unit is equipped with Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer. Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer is a hybrid of optical and electrical image stabilizer. ≥ Please refer to page 53 for details about the Optical Image Stabilizer Lock. O.I.S.
Advanced (Recording) Recording with the Touch function You can record using convenient functions just by the easy operation of touching the screen. Touch (left side)/ (right side) of Touch Menu to display Touch function icons. (l 28) (e.g. AF/AE tracking) Touch the Touch function icon.
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AF/AE tracking It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen. The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking) Touch ≥ When [FACE RECOG.] (l 62) is [ON] and a registered face is detected, the target is automatically locked.
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Optical Image Stabilizer Lock In Motion Picture Recording Mode, you can further improve optical image stabilization by touching and holding Optical Image Stabilizer Lock icon. With this function, you can further reduce the effects of the shake that tends to occur when using zoom. A Optical Image Stabilizer Lock icon Press the Optical Image Stabilizer button to turn the image stabilizer on.
Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. Touch (left side)/ (right side) of Touch Menu to display the operation icons. (l 28) ≥ Touch on Touch Menu to switch pages upward or downward.
Fade When you start recording, the image/audio gradually appears. (Fade in) When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually disappears. (Fade out) ≥ The Fade setting is canceled when the recording stops. ∫ To select the color for Fade in/out : [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOR] # MENU [WHITE] or [BLACK] ≥...
≥ 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. ≥...
Video light It is possible to record with illumination even in dark places with Motion Picture Recording Mode. Each time the icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order. ([ON]) # ([AUTO]) # Always on. : Turns on/off automatically according to brightness of the surroundings.
Red-Eye Reduction Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from Photo light. ≥ The Photo light is activated 2 times. ≥ The red-eye phenomenon tends to appear in certain recording conditions and more with some people than with others. ≥...
Tele macro A more impressive image can be obtained by focusing on the object only in close-up and shading off the background. ≥ The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 70 cm (28q). ≥ When the Tele macro is set with the zoom magnification less than 37k in Motion Picture Recording Mode, it will automatically be set to 37k.
Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of menus [SCENE MODE] When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. : [RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting MENU [OFF]: 5Sports: Portrait: Spotlight: Snow: Beach: Sunset: Fireworks: Scenery:...
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≥ (Night scenery/Night portrait) j The shutter speed is 1/2 or more in Still Picture Recording Mode. j Using a tripod is recommended. ≥ (Night portrait) j The Photo light is set to [ON]. [ZOOM MODE] Set the maximum zoom ratio for the Motion Picture Recording Mode. : [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting MENU [i.Zoom OFF]:...
[RELAY REC] It is possible to continuously record motion picture to an SD card when there is no space available in the built-in memory. (It allows you to record only to SD card from built-in memory.) ≥ Set [MEDIA SELECT] to [Built-inMemory]. ≥...
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∫ Registering a face for face recognition : [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [SET] MENU ≥ Up to a maximum of 6 people can be registered. Align the person’s face with the guide. ≥ Take a picture of the persons face from the front, ensuring that their hair does not hide the outline of their face, their eyes or their eyebrows.
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∫ Changing the information of a registered person Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [EDIT] MENU Touch the desired item to enter the setting. ≥ Up to 3 face shots can be registered. To additionally register or to change/delete the registered face shots, touch the face shot.
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[NAME DISPLAY] When a registered person is detected by face recognition during recording, the name registered for that person is displayed. : [RECORD SETUP] # [NAME DISPLAY] # desired number MENU [OFF]/[1]/[2]/[3] ≥ Displayed name will disappear after a while. ≥...
≥ The AGS function may activate and cause the unit to pause the recording if you are recording a subject right above or right below you. [AUTO SLOW SHTR] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ≥...
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[WIND NOISE CANCELER] This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 72) : [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND NOISE CANCELER] # [ON] MENU ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. ≥...
≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the setting is fixed to [AUTO] and cannot be changed. ≥ When [ZOOM MIC] is [ON], the volume will be different depending on the zoom rate. ≥ The microphone input level meter shows the larger of the inputs from the 2 built-in microphones.
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[PICTURE SIZE] The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing. : [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting MENU ∫ Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio Aspect ratio will change depending on the picture size. 4:3: Aspect ratio of 4:3 television 3:2:...
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[QUALITY] Selecting the picture quality. : [PICTURE] # [QUALITY] # desired setting MENU Still pictures with a high picture quality are recorded. Priority is given to the number of still pictures recorded. Still pictures are recorded in normal picture quality. [HI-SPEED BURST] Recording is done continuously at the rate of 30 or 60 still pictures per second.
(When [SELECT] is selected in step 4) Touch the range of pictures that will be stored. ≥ Previous (Next) page is displayed by touching * Only select the picture for start point if only 1 picture is to be stored. ≥...
Advanced (Recording) Manual recording ≥ The manual focus, white balance, shutter speed, brightness (Iris and Gain) settings are retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode. Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. ≥...
White balance Automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 72) Touch [WB]. Touch to select White balance mode.
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 72) Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS]. Touch to adjust settings.
Manual focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 72) (When MF assist function is used) Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON] MENU ≥...
Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 38. Playback operation Playback display During Playback Fast forward/ rewind playback Skip playback (to the start of a scene) Slow-motion playback During Pause Frame-by-frame...
Playback operation Playback display During Playback Direct playback 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 recorded is Pause at the scene you want to save as a still picture during playback.
Highlight & Time frame index An image of one scene is displayed as a thumbnail at set search condition. Scene can be played back from any midway point of the scene you wish to see. ≥ Operate the zoom lever to thumbnail display to Highlight &...
Resuming the previous playback If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was stopped. : [VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON] MENU If playback of a motion picture is stopped, ≥ The memorized 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)
Advanced (Playback) Various playback functions Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. Touch the date select icon. (l 28) Touch the playback date. The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails.
Highlight Playback Part that was recognized as clearly recorded is extracted from a long recording, and it can be played back in a short time with effects and music added. ≥ Highlight playback cannot be used for iFrame scenes. Touch .
∫ Priority setting Touch [FACE] or [FACE RECOG.]. ≥ If you touch [FACE], any detected face, including the face of person registered for Face Recognition, is given priority on playback. (When [FACE RECOG.] is selected) Touch a face to specify. ≥...
∫ Music setting Touch your favorite music. ≥ When [EFFECT SETUP] is set to [NONE], you will be able to select [NO MUSIC]. When [NO MUSIC] is selected, the audio recorded at the time of shooting is played back. ≥ To adjust the volume of music during playback or audio testing, operate the volume lever.
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(When [SLIDE INTERVAL] is selected) Touch the interval of playback for the slide show. [SHORT]: [NORMAL]: [LONG]: (When [MUSIC SELECT] is selected) Touch the desired sound. ≥ To adjust the volume of music during playback of the slide show or audio testing, operate the volume lever. (l 40) ≥...
Advanced (Playback) Deleting scenes/still pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ¬ Change the mode to ∫ To delete the scene or still picture being played back Touch while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back.
When you stop deleting halfway Touch [CANCEL] while deleting. ≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is canceled cannot be restored. To complete editing Touch [Return]. ≥ You can also delete scenes by touching [MENU], selecting [EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES], [MULTI] or [SINGLE].
≥ You cannot divide a scene if you are playing back a disc with a DVD burner (optional) connected, or if the number of scenes of a given date would exceed 99 scenes. ≥ It may not be possible to divide scenes with a short recording time. ≥...
Deleting personal information Deletes face recognition information from scenes in which faces were recognized. ≥ Change the mode to PICTURE] to [AVCHD]. (l 38) ≥ Personal information is not recorded in the iFrame scenes. Select the menu. : [VIDEO SETUP] # [DELETE PERSONAL INFO] MENU Touch the desired scenes with personal information to be deleted.
Advanced (Playback) DPOF setting You can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD card. (Copy still pictures recorded to the built-in memory or HDD to the SD card before setting DPOF.) ≥...
Advanced (Playback) Relay scene combining You can combine the relayed scene (l 62) in the built-in memory and the continued scene in the SD card to be one into the SD card. Relay-recorded scene A Built-in memory B SD card C Range of Relay recording ≥...
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To cancel relay information : [EDIT SCENE] # [RELAY INFO CANCEL] MENU ≥ When the relay information is canceled, combining of the relayed scenes will not be possible anymore. Combining of the relay scene cannot be performed if the available space on the SD card is less than the volume of the relayed scene in the built-in memory.
Advanced (Playback) Watching Video/Pictures on your TV Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals. Image quality may vary with the connected terminals. A High quality 1 HDMI terminal 2 Component terminal 3 Video terminal ≥...
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≥ 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.
TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.) Refer to the following support site for information about Panasonic TVs with an SD card slot for playing back your pictures. http://panasonic.net/ ≥ iFrame scenes cannot be played back on a TV.
Connecting with a HDMI mini cable Select the desired method of HDMI output. : [SETUP] # [HDMI RESOLUTION] # [AUTO]/[1080i]/[480p] MENU ≥ [AUTO] determines the output resolution automatically based on information from the connected TV. If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method [1080i] or [480p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV.
™ is a new name for EZ Sync ≥ 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.)
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≥ 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.
Copy/Dubbing Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory/HDD Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between an SD card inserted in this unit and a built-in memory/HDD. ∫ Check the used space of the copy destination It is possible to check the used space of the SD card, built-in memory or HDD by [MEDIA STATUS] (l 48).
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Touch desired items following the screen display. ≥ It will return to the previous step by touching ≥ (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected) When touched, the scene/still picture is selected and the thumbnail. Touch the scene/still picture again to cancel the operation. ≥...
≥ Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it. ≥ iFrame scenes cannot be copied to disc. Copy to PC to make a backup. (l 110) Preparing for copying/playing back We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW-BN01. ∫ About discs that can be used for copying Disc type...
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Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with DVD burner) to the DVD burner. ≥ You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit. Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner).
Copying to discs ≥ You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc. (You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM.) ≥ You cannot copy motion pictures together with still pictures or motion pictures in a different picture quality (AVCHD picture quality and conventional normal picture quality) to the same disc.
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Important Notice ≥ When connecting an optional DVD burner and this unit for copying a disc, do not insert a disc with recorded motion pictures in high definition picture quality into devices that do not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in the device.
≥ The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. ≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the USB Connection Cable while copying. Also, do not shake this unit or the DVD burner. ≥...
Managing the copied disc ≥ Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (l 101) ∫ Formatting discs This is for initializing DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and +RW discs. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased.
Copy/Dubbing Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video, etc. ∫ Check before dubbing Check the equipment used for dubbing. Equipment used Dubbing picture for dubbing Equipment with High-definition SD card slot picture quality Equipment with High-definition USB terminal picture quality Equipment Standard picture without SD card...
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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.
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≥ 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.
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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. AV MULTI Connect this unit to a video device and then change the mode to Start playback on this unit.
With a PC What you can do with a PC HD Writer AE 3.0 You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu-ray discs, DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer AE 3.0, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM.
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≥ 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.
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...
With a PC Operating environment ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner’s manual 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.) ≥...
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Display High Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended) Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (1920k1080 pixels or more recommended) Windows 7/Windows Vista: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card (DirectX 10 recommended) Windows XP: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card Compatible with DirectDraw overlay PCI Express Video memory of 256 MB or more recommended...
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∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) IBM PC/AT compatible PC Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Windows Vista (32 bit) (SP1/SP2) Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3) Windows 7/Windows Vista: 1.0 GHz or higher Windows XP: Intel Pentium 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...
≥ If Windows 7 is in use, or the following screen is not displayed automatically, select [Start] # [Computer] (or double-click on [Computer] on the desktop), and then double-click [Panasonic]. Click [Next]. Read the [End User License Agreement], then place a check beside [I accept the terms of the license agreement] if you agree to them and click [Next].
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When installation is complete, some notes will appear. Check the contents, then close the window. Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], then click [Finish]. The PC must be rebooted for the application to work. ∫ Uninstalling HD Writer AE 3.0 Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require.
≥ 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 VQT3J15...
SD card, built-in memory or HDD.) ∫ Charging the battery by connecting it to different devices When using the battery, if you turn off the unit and connect it to a PC, Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or Panasonic DVD recorder, the battery will charge.
About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognized as an external drive. ≥ Removable disk (Example: We recommend using HD Writer AE 3.0 to copy or write back motion picture data. Using Windows Explorer or other programs on the PC to copy, move or rename files and folders recorded with this unit will result in them being unusable...
The software cannot be used with the user name for a guest account. (On the PC) Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer AE 3.0] # [HD Writer AE]. ≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software.
With a PC If using Mac ≥ HD Writer AE 3.0 is not available for Mac. ≥ iMovie’11 supported. For details about iMovie’11, please contact Apple Inc. ≥ There are some limitations in the functions when iMovie’11 is used. Refer to page 132 for details. ∫...
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∫ Playback indications 1/;/5/ /7/8/9/:/ D/E/;1/2; Display during playback (l 38, 76) 0h00m00s Playback Time (l 38) No.10 Scene Number Repeat Playback (l 78) Resume Playback (l 79) 100-0001 Still picture folder/file name DPOF already set (to more than 1) (l 89) Protected motion pictures/ still pictures (l 88) iFrame recorded scene...
≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l 20) 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.
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.
Others Troubleshooting Problem This unit cannot be turned on. This unit does not stay on long enough. Battery runs down quickly. This unit is turned off automatically. This unit cannot be operated though it is turned on. This unit does not operate normally.
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Problem The unit arbitrarily stops recording. Auto focus function does not work. Color balance of images is strange when recording in a place such as a gymnasium. Color or brightness of the image changes, or you may see horizontal bars in the image. The LCD monitor flickers indoors.
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Problem Scenes/still pictures cannot be played back. Scenes cannot be deleted. White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture. VQT3J15 Playback Check points ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed as cannot be played back. ≥...
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Problem Although this unit is correctly connected to a TV, images cannot be seen. The images are squeezed horizontally. If the SD card is inserted in another device, it is not recognized. When connected by the USB cable, this unit is not detected by the other devices.
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Problem When connected by the USB cable, this unit is not detected by the PC. When the USB cable is disconnected, an error message will appear on the PC. Cannot see the PDF operating instructions for HD Writer AE 3.0. Cannot import AVCHD scenes with iMovie’11.
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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.
Others Cautions for use About this unit 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.).
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HDD data deletion screen appears, select [YES], and then follow the on-screen instructions: ≥ Please look after the data in your built-in memory or HDD carefully. Panasonic will not be held responsible in the unlikely case that private data is divulged. VQT3J15...
About the battery 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.
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. ≥ If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, radio reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC adaptor 1 m (3.3 feet) or more away from the radio.
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About the SD card 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 should be noted before use that Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for direct or indirect problems which occur as the result of the change to or loss of the information including personal information.
∫ 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.
Others Recording modes/approximate recordable time ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording. Recording mode Picture size 4 GB SD card 16 GB 64 GB 16 GB Built-in memory 120 GB A Favors image quality...
Others Approximate number of recordable pictures ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated number is the approximate number of recordable pictures. (When [QUALITY] is set to Picture size Aspect ratio 4 GB SD card 16 GB 64 GB 16 GB...
Others Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: Signal system: 1080/60i, 540/30p Recording format: [HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE]; AVCHD format compliant [iFrame]; MPEG-4 AVC file format compliant (.MP4) Image sensor: 1/5.8z 1MOS image sensor Total; 1500 K Effective pixels;...
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Monitor: 2.7z wide LCD monitor (Approx. 230 K dots) Microphone: Stereo (with a zoom microphone) Speaker: 1 round speaker, dynamic type White balance adjustment: Auto tracking white balance system Standard illumination: 1,400 lx Minimum required illumination: Approx. 7 lx (1/30 with Low light mode in the Scene mode) Approx.
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Dimensions: 51.5 mm (W)k59.0 mm (H)k109 mm (D) [2.02 q (W)k2.32 q (H)k4.29 q (D)] (excluding projecting parts) 60.0 mm (W)k64.0 mm (H)k109 mm (D) [2.37 q (W)k2.51 q (H)k4.29 q (D)] (excluding projecting parts) Mass (Weight): Approx. 192 (Approx. 0.42 lbs.) [without battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)] Approx.
∫ 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 24 for details on SD cards usable in this unit. Built-in memory; 16 GB HDD;...
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∫ 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 24 for details on SD cards usable in this unit. Built-in memory; 16 GB HDD;...
Others Optional accessories Accessory No. VW-BC10PP VW-VBK180 VW-VBK360 RP-CDHM15 RP-CDHM30 VW-LDC103PP VZ-LL10PP VW-SK12PP VW-ACK180PP *1 Please refer to page 22, concerning the battery charging time and available recording time. *2 To use the VW-LDC103PP, the shoe adaptor/VW-SK12PP and the battery pack/ VW-VBG130, VW-VBG260 are required.
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Accessory No. RP-SDN16GU1A RP-SDN08GU1A RP-SDN04GU1A RP-SDN02GU1A RP-SDW64GU1K RP-SDW48GU1K RP-SDW32GU1K RP-SDW16GU1K RP-SDW08GU1K RP-SDW04GU1K VW-BN01 NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local dealer. Product numbers correct as of Dec. 2010. These may be subject to change. Figure Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card...
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories.
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it...
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Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com Or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
Camcorder Products - One (1) year, parts and labour This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada, which product was not sold “as is”, and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original packaging.
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápido ∫ Insertar la batería Meta la batería insertándola en la dirección señalada en la figura. A Introduzca la batería hasta que haga clic y se cierre. ∫ Carga de la batería A Terminal de entrada de CC 1 Conecte el adaptador de CA al terminal de entrada de CC.
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∫ Encender/apagar la unidad Encender y apagar el dispositivo con el botón de alimentación Abra el monitor LCD y presione el botón de alimentación para encender la unidad. A El indicador de estado se ilumina. ≥ Para apagar la unidad,mantenga pulsado el botón de alimentación hasta que el indicador de estado se apague.
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Menú táctil Toque para visualizar el menú de deslizamiento. Toque (lado izquierdo)/ derecho) de en el menú táctil para cambiar los iconos de operación. A Menú táctil ∫ Selección del idioma 1) Toque [MENU], luego toque [CONFIGURAR] > [LANGUAGE]. 2) Toque el idioma deseado. ∫...
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∫ Reproducción de película/ fotografía 1) Cambie el modo a 2) Toque el icono de selección del modo de reproducción A. Seleccione el [VIDEO/FOTO] que desea reproducir. Seleccione el [SOPORTE] y [VIDEO/ FOTO] que desea reproducir. ≥ Toque [ENTRAR]. 4) Toque la escena o la fotografía que desea reproducir.