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Pa.aso.iC Owner's Manual High Definition Video Camera _o_e,.o.HDC-SD80P/PC HDC-TM80P/PC HDC-HS80P/PC .._i_i_i_i_i_i_i_ii_i:i!_i!_i!i_!_i!i!i!iii_i_;_i_!_i!iiiii!!_!i_i!_ii_ii!_i_i_!ii_i iiiiiiiiiiii Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. DOLBY ,=_j_" ZXVC I--Ii[:) _ D|G|TAL I STEREO CREATOR H__I VQT3J 15...
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Advanced (Playback) Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. 1 Touch the date select icon. (-) 28) Date select icon Touch the playback date.
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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 _,. (-3' 28) (Only when you would like to change the settings) Touch...
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• 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. •...
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• Music setting Touch your favorite music. • When [EFFECT SETUP] is set to [NONE], you will be able to select [NO MUSIC]. When [NO MUSIC] selected, the audio recorded at the time of shooting played back. • To adjust the volume of music during playback...
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(When [SLIDE INTERVAL] is selected) Touch the interval of playback for the slide show. [SHORT]: Approx. 1 second [NORMAL]: Approx. 5 seconds [LONG]: Approx. 15 seconds (When [MUSIC SELECT] is selected) Touch the desired sound. • To adjust the volume of music duringplaybackof the slide show or audio testing,operate the voIume lever.
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Advanced (Playback) vloLAE@J L_!OJ 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.
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When 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...
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• You c annot divide ascene ifyou are playing back adisc w ith aDVD burner (optional) connected, orifthe number ofscenes ofagiven date w ould exceed 99 scenes. • Itmay n ot bepossible todivide scenes with a short recording time. • Data that has b een r ecorded or edited on another device cannot be divided and t he divided...
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Deleting personal information Deletes face recognition information from scenes in which faces were recognized. • Change the mode and touch the play mode select icon. Then set [VIDEO/ PICTURE] to [AVCHD]. (-> 38) • Personal information is not recorded in the iFrame scenes.
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Advanced (Playback) You c an write t he data s electing still pictures tobe printed and t he number ofprints (DPOF data) onto t he SD card. (Copy still pictures recorded tothe built-in memory or HDD t othe SD card b efore setting DPOF.) •...
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Advanced (Playback) You can combine the relayed scene (-_ 62) in the built-in memory and the continued scene in the SD card to be one into the SD card. !i ii! _ _i iI _i_!_i i_i '-, ..' I ..o' '1 Built-in memory...
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To cancel relay information : [EDIT SCENE] [RELAY INFO CANCEL] • 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...
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Advanced (Playback) Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a Cable compatible with the terminal Image quality may vary with the connected termina!s. H,nh,_,,_t,, hDMl-'term;nai Component terminal Video terminal • Use the AV multi cable (supplied) or HDMI mini cable (optional) and check the output settings.
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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...
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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:llpanasonic.netl • iFrame scenes cannot be played back on a TV.
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Connecting with a HDMI mini cable Select the desired method of HDMI output. :[SETUP] [HDMI RESOLUTION] [AUTO]/[1080i]/[480p] • [AUTO] determines the output resolution automatically based on information from the connected If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method...
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[VIERA Link] _ [ON] • If you are not using VlERA Link, set to [OFF]. Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with a HDMI mini cable. HDMI mini cable (optional) Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link •...
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VlERA Link, read the operating instructions for the devices. • Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VlERA Link. Refer to the operating...
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Motion pictures orstill pictures recorded with this unit can becopied between anSD card inserted inthis 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]...
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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 indication appears on the thumbnail. Touch the scene/still picture again to cancel the operation.
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Copy to PC to make a backup. (-) 110) Preparing for copying/playing back We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW-BN01. • About discs that can be used for copying "1 Use a new disc. You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM...
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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).
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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...
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• 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 thedevice.
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• 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. •...
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Managing the copied disc • Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (-) 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...
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• Check before dubbing Check the equipment used for dubbing. Equipment with High-definition insert the SD card directly SD card slot picture quality* (-) 107) Equipment with High-definition Connect with supplied USB terminal picture quality* USB cable (-_ 107) Equipment Standard picture Connect...
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L_L0_J L_0_J 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.
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(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...
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• 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.
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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 Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer AE 3.0 (PDF file) for details...
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To write motion picture data recorded with Panasonic High Definition Video Camera sold previously, use the HD Writer supplied with the unit. • We cannot guarantee operation if you use software...
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Software Article Use by a Third Party will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or any of its distributors will not be liable for or allow any third party, whether...
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With a PC • Even ifthe system requirements mentioned inthis owner's manual are fulfilled, some PCs cannot beused. • ACD-ROM drive i snecessary toinstall the supplied software applications. (Acompatible Blu-ray disc/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for w riting toaBlu-ray disc/DVD.) •...
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Display High Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended) Desktop resolution of 1024x768 pixels or more (1920x 1080 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...
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• Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) IBM PC/AT compatible Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Windows Vista (32 bit)(SP1/SP2) Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3) Windows 7/Windows Vista: 1 .O GHz or higher Windows XP: lntel Pentium ]]] 450 MHz or higher or lntel Celeron 400 MHz or higher Windows...
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[Start] [Computer] (or double-click on [Computer] on the desktop), and then double-click [Panasonic]. '# _rJw CDjD 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...
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With • Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed. • Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC. USB cable (supplied) • Insert the plugs as far as they will go. Connect this unit to the AC adaptor. •...
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• To disconnect USB cable safely Select the _ icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then click [Eject Panasonic Camcorder]. • Depending on your PC's settings, this icon may not be displayed. About the screen indication of the unit •...
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About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognized as an external drive. • Removable disk (Example: CAI,4 SD (F:)) is displayed in [Computer]. We recommend using HD Writer AE 3.0 The following data will be recorded. to copy or write back motion picture data.
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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...
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With a PC • HD Writer AE 3.0 isnot a vailable for M ac. • iMovie'11 supported. For d etails about iMovie'11, please contact Apple Inc. • There are s ome limitations inthe f unctions when iMovie'11 isused. Refer topage 132 f or d etails. •...
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Others "1 { HDC-TM80) only only • Recording indications Motion Picture Recording Mode Still Picture Recording Mode 1 _30m ..0- .-e- Motion picture recording mode (-) 61) 1_ / @/ID/IB/_/ID/I_/E3/_ R I h20m Remaining time for motion Intelligent Auto Mode (.-) 36) picture recording (-) 32)
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• Indication of connection to • Playback indications other devices I_11111_1_1_1<41 _411_111<111H_(I I'_< I I_-/_1/I I_/<1 •_ Accessing the card (-) 108, 119) Display during playback (-> 38, 76) Accessing the built-in memory 0h00m00s Playback Time (-> 38) (-> 108, 119) .1 No.10 Scene Number _,__...
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THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED. • Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (-) 20) If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, remove the battery and then insert it again. If the message...
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About recovery If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear and a repair is performed. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.) SOME SCENES NEED REPAIRING. PLAY SCENES TO B E REPAIRED ( RREPARABLE SCENES W LL BE DELETED.) •...
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Others Problem Checkpoints This unit cannot • Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently turned charged. (-) 21) • In cold places, the battery using time becomes shorter. This unit does not stay • The battery has a limited life.
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Problem Checkpoints The unit arbitrarily stops • Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording. recording. (-) 24) • The recordable time may have shortened due to the deterioration of the data writing speed or repeated recording and deletion.
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Problem' Check points Scenes/still pictures • Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails cannot be played back. displayed as FT] cannot be played back. Scenes cannot • Release the protect setting. (-) 88) deleted. • Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails displayed as FT"] cannot be deleted.
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Problem Checkpoints 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 connection. TV, images cannot seen. • Change the [TV ASPECT] setting to match the aspect ratio of the TV.
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LvAvfl;! _ _11 r,Z_] Problem Checkpoints When connected by the • After re-inserting the SD card into the unit, reconnect USB cable, this unit is supplied USB cable. • Select another USB terminal on the PC. not detected by the PC. •...
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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...
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Others use the cords and the cables supplied About this unit with them. Do not extend the cords and the cables. The unit and the SD card become Do not spray insecticides or volatile warm during use. This is not a chemicals onto the unit.
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(silica gel) in with it. • Please look after the data in your built-in ( HDC-TM80 memory or HDD carefully. Panasonic will When disposing of or giving away this not be held responsible in the unlikely unit, note that: case that private data is divulged.
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• Prepare batteries enough to last for 3 to 4 About the battery times the period you are planning record for. Cold places such as a ski resort The battery used in this unit is a can shorten recording time. rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
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About the AC adaptor About status indicator during charging • If the temperature of the battery extremely high or extremely low, charging When the status indicator is flashing at a may take time or the battery may not be particularly fast or slow rate, the...
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About the SD card When disposing of or giving away the SD • When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it card, note that: with a soft cloth such as eye glass cleaner. • Formatting and deletion of this unit or •...
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It should be noted before use that • When a cold room has been warmed Panasonic does not accept quickly. responsibility for direct or indirect • When cool wind from an air conditioner...
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Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, developed the system or product LLC. concerned. • "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" Logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation This product is licensed under the AVC Sony Corporation. patent portfolio license for the personal • Manufactured...
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Others • SD cards are only m entioned with t heir main m emory size. The s tated times are the approximate recordable times for c ontinuous recording. Recording mode Picture size 4 GB 30 min 40 min 1 h 30 min 16 GB 2 h 40 min 4 h 10 min...
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Others • 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 =_-_ ) '±_ _.q _[_ H,_' 1 4 GB 2600 30000 2500 SD card 16GB 10000 122000...
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Others High D efinition Video C amera Information for y our safety Power consumption: Recording; Charging; { HDC-SD80 ( HDC-SD80 4.5 W 7.7 W { HDC=TM80 I ( HDC-TM80 4.5 W 7.7 W 5.4 W 7.7 W Signal system: 1080/60i, 540/30p Recording format:...
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Monitor: 2.7" wide L CD monitor (Approx. 230 Kdots) Microphone: Stereo (with a zoom microphone) Speaker: 1round speaker, dynamic type White b alance adjustment: Auto t racking white balance system Standard illumination: 1,400 Ix Minimum required illumination: Approx. 7Ix(1/30 with Low light mode inthe Scene mode) Approx.
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Dimensions: HDC-SD80 )/I HDC-TM80 51.5 mm (W)x59.0 mm (H)× 109 mm (D) [2.02 " (W)x2.32" (H)x4.29" (D)] (excluding projecting parts) 60.0 mm (W)x64.0 mm (H)× 109 mm (D) [2.37 " (W)×2.51 " (H)x4.29" (D)] (excluding projecting parts) Mass (Weight): I HDC-SD80 Approx.
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• 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. I HDC=TM80 ) Built-in memory;...
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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. I HDC=TM80 ) Built-in memory;...
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Others VW-BC10PP Battery charger VW-VBK180 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack VW-VBK360 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack RP-CDHM15 HDMI mini cable RP-CDHM30 VW-LDC103PP Video DC Light VZ-LL10PP Light bulb for video DC light VW-SK12PP Shoe adaptor VW-ACK180PP Accessory "1 Please refer to page 22, concerning the battery charging time and available recording...
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RP-SDN16GU1A Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDN08GU1A Class 4 8GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDN04GU1A Class 4 4GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDN02GU1A Class 4 2GB SD Memory Card RP-SDW64GU1K Class 1064 GB SDXC Memory Card RP-SDW48GU1K Class 1048GB SDXC Memory Card RP-SDW32GU1K Class 1032 GB SDHC Memory...
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Street Address Night City State TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800_332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-E PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASQNIC...
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Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Camcorder Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only) If your product does not work properly...
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9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Purchase Parts, Accessories and instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: htt ://www. stc. anasonic.com Or, send your request by E-mail to: n pcparts@us.panasonic.com...
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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...
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Index DPOF setting ....DVD burner ....AC adaptor ....21, 137 AF assist lamp ....AF/AE tracking ....Economy ....... Alert sound ..... Extra optical zoom ....Approximate number of recordable pictures ....... Aspect ratio ..... Face recognition ....Auto focus ......
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• Insertar la bateria • Insertar/extraer una tarjeta SD Meta la bateria insertandola en la direccion seSalada en la figura. Introduzca la bateria hasta que haga clic y se cierre. • Carga de la bateria L&mpara de acceso [ACCESS] • Cuando e! disp0sitivo accede a !a...
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• Seleccion del modo • Encender/apagar la unidad Encender y apagar el dispositivo con el Utilice el selector de modo para cambiar bot6n de alimentaci6n modoa o [_ Abra el monitor LCD y presione el boton de alimentacion para encender la unidad.
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Ment_ t_ctil • Grabacion de peliculas Toque para visualizar el menQ de deslizamiento. Cambie el modo a _ Abra el monitor LCD. Toque <_ (lado izquierdo)/_ (lado derecho) de _ en el menQ tactil Pulse el boton de inicioiparada para cambiar los iconos de operaci6n.
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Seleccione la operacion • Reproduccion de pelicula/ reproduccion tocando el icono de operacion. fotografia Cambie el modo a [] Toque el icono de seleccion del modo de reproduccion Icono de funcionamiento • Los iconos de operacion y la visualizacion [ HDC-SD80 de la pantalla desapareceran cuando Seleccione...
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Pa.aso.iC Owner's Manual High Definition Video Camera _o_e,.o.HDC-SD80P/PC HDC-TM80P/PC HDC-HS80P/PC .._i_i_i_i_i_i_i_ii_i:i!_i!_i!i_!_i!i!i!iii_i_;_i_!_i!iiiii!!_!i_i!_ii_ii!_i_i_!ii_i iiiiiiiiiiii Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. DOLBY ,=_j_" ZXVC I--Ii[:) _ D|G|TAL I STEREO CREATOR H__I VQT3J 15...
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Advanced (Playback) Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. 1 Touch the date select icon. (-) 28) Date select icon Touch the playback date.
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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 _,. (-3' 28) (Only when you would like to change the settings) Touch...
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• 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. •...
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• Music setting Touch your favorite music. • When [EFFECT SETUP] is set to [NONE], you will be able to select [NO MUSIC]. When [NO MUSIC] selected, the audio recorded at the time of shooting played back. • To adjust the volume of music during playback...
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(When [SLIDE INTERVAL] is selected) Touch the interval of playback for the slide show. [SHORT]: Approx. 1 second [NORMAL]: Approx. 5 seconds [LONG]: Approx. 15 seconds (When [MUSIC SELECT] is selected) Touch the desired sound. • To adjust the volume of music duringplaybackof the slide show or audio testing,operate the voIume lever.
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Advanced (Playback) vloLAE@J L_!OJ 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.
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When 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...
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• You c annot divide ascene ifyou are playing back adisc w ith aDVD burner (optional) connected, orifthe number ofscenes ofagiven date w ould exceed 99 scenes. • Itmay n ot bepossible todivide scenes with a short recording time. • Data that has b een r ecorded or edited on another device cannot be divided and t he divided...
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Deleting personal information Deletes face recognition information from scenes in which faces were recognized. • Change the mode and touch the play mode select icon. Then set [VIDEO/ PICTURE] to [AVCHD]. (-> 38) • Personal information is not recorded in the iFrame scenes.
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Advanced (Playback) You c an write t he data s electing still pictures tobe printed and t he number ofprints (DPOF data) onto t he SD card. (Copy still pictures recorded tothe built-in memory or HDD t othe SD card b efore setting DPOF.) •...
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Advanced (Playback) You can combine the relayed scene (-_ 62) in the built-in memory and the continued scene in the SD card to be one into the SD card. !i ii! _ _i iI _i_!_i i_i '-, ..' I ..o' '1 Built-in memory...
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To cancel relay information : [EDIT SCENE] [RELAY INFO CANCEL] • 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...
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Advanced (Playback) Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a Cable compatible with the terminal Image quality may vary with the connected termina!s. H,nh,_,,_t,, hDMl-'term;nai Component terminal Video terminal • Use the AV multi cable (supplied) or HDMI mini cable (optional) and check the output settings.
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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...
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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:llpanasonic.netl • iFrame scenes cannot be played back on a TV.
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Connecting with a HDMI mini cable Select the desired method of HDMI output. :[SETUP] [HDMI RESOLUTION] [AUTO]/[1080i]/[480p] • [AUTO] determines the output resolution automatically based on information from the connected If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method...
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[VIERA Link] _ [ON] • If you are not using VlERA Link, set to [OFF]. Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with a HDMI mini cable. HDMI mini cable (optional) Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link •...
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VlERA Link, read the operating instructions for the devices. • Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VlERA Link. Refer to the operating...
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Motion pictures orstill pictures recorded with this unit can becopied between anSD card inserted inthis 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]...
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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 indication appears on the thumbnail. Touch the scene/still picture again to cancel the operation.
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Copy to PC to make a backup. (-) 110) Preparing for copying/playing back We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW-BN01. • About discs that can be used for copying "1 Use a new disc. You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM...
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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).
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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...
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• 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 thedevice.
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• 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. •...
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Managing the copied disc • Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (-) 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...
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• Check before dubbing Check the equipment used for dubbing. Equipment with High-definition insert the SD card directly SD card slot picture quality* (-) 107) Equipment with High-definition Connect with supplied USB terminal picture quality* USB cable (-_ 107) Equipment Standard picture Connect...
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L_L0_J L_0_J 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.
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(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...
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• 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.
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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 Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer AE 3.0 (PDF file) for details...
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To write motion picture data recorded with Panasonic High Definition Video Camera sold previously, use the HD Writer supplied with the unit. • We cannot guarantee operation if you use software...
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Software Article Use by a Third Party will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or any of its distributors will not be liable for or allow any third party, whether...
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With a PC • Even ifthe system requirements mentioned inthis owner's manual are fulfilled, some PCs cannot beused. • ACD-ROM drive i snecessary toinstall the supplied software applications. (Acompatible Blu-ray disc/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for w riting toaBlu-ray disc/DVD.) •...
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Display High Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended) Desktop resolution of 1024x768 pixels or more (1920x 1080 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...
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• Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) IBM PC/AT compatible Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Windows Vista (32 bit)(SP1/SP2) Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3) Windows 7/Windows Vista: 1 .O GHz or higher Windows XP: lntel Pentium ]]] 450 MHz or higher or lntel Celeron 400 MHz or higher Windows...
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[Start] [Computer] (or double-click on [Computer] on the desktop), and then double-click [Panasonic]. '# _rJw CDjD 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...
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With • Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed. • Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC. USB cable (supplied) • Insert the plugs as far as they will go. Connect this unit to the AC adaptor. •...
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• To disconnect USB cable safely Select the _ icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then click [Eject Panasonic Camcorder]. • Depending on your PC's settings, this icon may not be displayed. About the screen indication of the unit •...
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About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognized as an external drive. • Removable disk (Example: CAI,4 SD (F:)) is displayed in [Computer]. We recommend using HD Writer AE 3.0 The following data will be recorded. to copy or write back motion picture data.
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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...
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With a PC • HD Writer AE 3.0 isnot a vailable for M ac. • iMovie'11 supported. For d etails about iMovie'11, please contact Apple Inc. • There are s ome limitations inthe f unctions when iMovie'11 isused. Refer topage 132 f or d etails. •...
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Others "1 { HDC-TM80) only only • Recording indications Motion Picture Recording Mode Still Picture Recording Mode 1 _30m ..0- .-e- Motion picture recording mode (-) 61) 1_ / @/ID/IB/_/ID/I_/E3/_ R I h20m Remaining time for motion Intelligent Auto Mode (.-) 36) picture recording (-) 32)
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• Indication of connection to • Playback indications other devices I_11111_1_1_1<41 _411_111<111H_(I I'_< I I_-/_1/I I_/<1 •_ Accessing the card (-) 108, 119) Display during playback (-> 38, 76) Accessing the built-in memory 0h00m00s Playback Time (-> 38) (-> 108, 119) .1 No.10 Scene Number _,__...
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THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED. • Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (-) 20) If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, remove the battery and then insert it again. If the message...
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About recovery If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear and a repair is performed. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.) SOME SCENES NEED REPAIRING. PLAY SCENES TO B E REPAIRED ( RREPARABLE SCENES W LL BE DELETED.) •...
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Others Problem Checkpoints This unit cannot • Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently turned charged. (-) 21) • In cold places, the battery using time becomes shorter. This unit does not stay • The battery has a limited life.
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Problem Checkpoints The unit arbitrarily stops • Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording. recording. (-) 24) • The recordable time may have shortened due to the deterioration of the data writing speed or repeated recording and deletion.
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Problem' Check points Scenes/still pictures • Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails cannot be played back. displayed as FT] cannot be played back. Scenes cannot • Release the protect setting. (-) 88) deleted. • Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails displayed as FT"] cannot be deleted.
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Problem Checkpoints 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 connection. TV, images cannot seen. • Change the [TV ASPECT] setting to match the aspect ratio of the TV.
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LvAvfl;! _ _11 r,Z_] Problem Checkpoints When connected by the • After re-inserting the SD card into the unit, reconnect USB cable, this unit is supplied USB cable. • Select another USB terminal on the PC. not detected by the PC. •...
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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...
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Others use the cords and the cables supplied About this unit with them. Do not extend the cords and the cables. The unit and the SD card become Do not spray insecticides or volatile warm during use. This is not a chemicals onto the unit.
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(silica gel) in with it. • Please look after the data in your built-in ( HDC-TM80 memory or HDD carefully. Panasonic will When disposing of or giving away this not be held responsible in the unlikely unit, note that: case that private data is divulged.
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• Prepare batteries enough to last for 3 to 4 About the battery times the period you are planning record for. Cold places such as a ski resort The battery used in this unit is a can shorten recording time. rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
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About the AC adaptor About status indicator during charging • If the temperature of the battery extremely high or extremely low, charging When the status indicator is flashing at a may take time or the battery may not be particularly fast or slow rate, the...
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About the SD card When disposing of or giving away the SD • When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it card, note that: with a soft cloth such as eye glass cleaner. • Formatting and deletion of this unit or •...
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It should be noted before use that • When a cold room has been warmed Panasonic does not accept quickly. responsibility for direct or indirect • When cool wind from an air conditioner...
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Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, developed the system or product LLC. concerned. • "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" Logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation This product is licensed under the AVC Sony Corporation. patent portfolio license for the personal • Manufactured...
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Others • SD cards are only m entioned with t heir main m emory size. The s tated times are the approximate recordable times for c ontinuous recording. Recording mode Picture size 4 GB 30 min 40 min 1 h 30 min 16 GB 2 h 40 min 4 h 10 min...
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Others • 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 =_-_ ) '±_ _.q _[_ H,_' 1 4 GB 2600 30000 2500 SD card 16GB 10000 122000...
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Others High D efinition Video C amera Information for y our safety Power consumption: Recording; Charging; { HDC-SD80 ( HDC-SD80 4.5 W 7.7 W { HDC=TM80 I ( HDC-TM80 4.5 W 7.7 W 5.4 W 7.7 W Signal system: 1080/60i, 540/30p Recording format:...
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Monitor: 2.7" wide L CD monitor (Approx. 230 Kdots) Microphone: Stereo (with a zoom microphone) Speaker: 1round speaker, dynamic type White b alance adjustment: Auto t racking white balance system Standard illumination: 1,400 Ix Minimum required illumination: Approx. 7Ix(1/30 with Low light mode inthe Scene mode) Approx.
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Dimensions: HDC-SD80 )/I HDC-TM80 51.5 mm (W)x59.0 mm (H)× 109 mm (D) [2.02 " (W)x2.32" (H)x4.29" (D)] (excluding projecting parts) 60.0 mm (W)x64.0 mm (H)× 109 mm (D) [2.37 " (W)×2.51 " (H)x4.29" (D)] (excluding projecting parts) Mass (Weight): I HDC-SD80 Approx.
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• 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. I HDC=TM80 ) Built-in memory;...
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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. I HDC=TM80 ) Built-in memory;...
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Others VW-BC10PP Battery charger VW-VBK180 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack VW-VBK360 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack RP-CDHM15 HDMI mini cable RP-CDHM30 VW-LDC103PP Video DC Light VZ-LL10PP Light bulb for video DC light VW-SK12PP Shoe adaptor VW-ACK180PP Accessory "1 Please refer to page 22, concerning the battery charging time and available recording...
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RP-SDN16GU1A Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDN08GU1A Class 4 8GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDN04GU1A Class 4 4GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDN02GU1A Class 4 2GB SD Memory Card RP-SDW64GU1K Class 1064 GB SDXC Memory Card RP-SDW48GU1K Class 1048GB SDXC Memory Card RP-SDW32GU1K Class 1032 GB SDHC Memory...
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Street Address Night City State TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800_332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-E PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASQNIC...
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Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Camcorder Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only) If your product does not work properly...
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9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Purchase Parts, Accessories and instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: htt ://www. stc. anasonic.com Or, send your request by E-mail to: n pcparts@us.panasonic.com...
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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...
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Index DPOF setting ....DVD burner ....AC adaptor ....21, 137 AF assist lamp ....AF/AE tracking ....Economy ....... Alert sound ..... Extra optical zoom ....Approximate number of recordable pictures ....... Aspect ratio ..... Face recognition ....Auto focus ......
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• Insertar la bateria • Insertar/extraer una tarjeta SD Meta la bateria insertandola en la direccion seSalada en la figura. Introduzca la bateria hasta que haga clic y se cierre. • Carga de la bateria L&mpara de acceso [ACCESS] • Cuando e! disp0sitivo accede a !a...
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• Seleccion del modo • Encender/apagar la unidad Encender y apagar el dispositivo con el Utilice el selector de modo para cambiar bot6n de alimentaci6n modoa o [_ Abra el monitor LCD y presione el boton de alimentacion para encender la unidad.
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Ment_ t_ctil • Grabacion de peliculas Toque para visualizar el menQ de deslizamiento. Cambie el modo a _ Abra el monitor LCD. Toque <_ (lado izquierdo)/_ (lado derecho) de _ en el menQ tactil Pulse el boton de inicioiparada para cambiar los iconos de operaci6n.
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Seleccione la operacion • Reproduccion de pelicula/ reproduccion tocando el icono de operacion. fotografia Cambie el modo a [] Toque el icono de seleccion del modo de reproduccion Icono de funcionamiento • Los iconos de operacion y la visualizacion [ HDC-SD80 de la pantalla desapareceran cuando Seleccione...