Panasonic Camcorder HDC SD90 User Manual

Basic Operating Instructions  
Skrócona instrukcja obsługi  
High Definition Video Camera  
Kamera wideo wysokiej rozdzielczości (HD)  
Model No.  
Model No.  
Model No.  
HDC-SD90  
HDC-SD99  
HDC-TM99  
Before use, please read these instructions completely.  
Przed pierwszym włączeniem kamery prosimy o dokładne przeczytanie instrukcji obsługi.  
More detailed instructions on the operation of this unit are  
contained in “Operating Instructions (PDF format)” in the supplied  
CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.  
Szczegółowe informacje dotyczące obsługi kamery znajdują się w  
“Instrukcja obsługi (format PDF)” na dołączonej płycie CD-ROM. W celu zapoznania  
się z treścią instrukcji, należy zainstalować ją na komputerze.  
VQT3J65  
ENGLISH  
Note for the battery  
Information for Users on  
Collection and Disposal of Old  
Equipment and used Batteries  
symbol (bottom two  
symbol examples):  
This symbol might be used  
in combination with a  
chemical symbol. In this  
case it complies with the  
requirement set by the  
Directive for the chemical  
involved.  
These symbols on the  
products, packaging, and/  
or accompanying  
documents mean that used  
electrical and electronic  
Cd  
products and batteries  
should not be mixed with  
general household waste.  
Cautions for use  
For proper treatment, recovery and  
recycling of old products and used  
batteries, please take them to applicable  
collection points, in accordance with your  
national legislation and the Directives  
2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.  
By disposing of these products and  
batteries correctly, you will help to save  
valuable resources and prevent any  
potential negative effects on human  
health and the environment which could  
otherwise arise from inappropriate waste  
handling.  
For more information about collection and  
recycling of old products and batteries,  
please contact your local municipality,  
your waste disposal service or the point of  
sale where you purchased the items.  
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect  
disposal of this waste, in accordance with  
national legislation.  
Keep this unit as far away as possible  
from electromagnetic equipment (such  
as microwave ovens, TVs, video games  
etc.).  
If you use this unit on top of or near a TV,  
the pictures and/or sound on this unit may  
be disrupted by electromagnetic wave  
radiation.  
Do not use this unit near cell phones  
because doing so may result in noise  
adversely affecting the pictures and/or  
sound.  
Recorded data may be damaged, or  
pictures may be distorted, by strong  
magnetic fields created by speakers or  
large motors.  
Electromagnetic wave radiation generated  
by microprocessors may adversely affect  
this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or  
sound.  
If this unit is adversely affected by  
electromagnetic equipment and stops  
functioning properly, turn this unit off and  
remove the battery or disconnect AC  
adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or  
reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit  
on.  
For business users in the  
European Union  
If you wish to discard  
electrical and electronic  
equipment, please contact  
your dealer or supplier for  
further information.  
Do not use this unit near radio  
transmitters or high-voltage lines.  
If you record near radio transmitters or  
high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures  
and/or sound may be adversely affected.  
[Information on Disposal in other  
Countries outside the European Union]  
These symbols are only valid in the  
European Union. If you wish to discard  
these items, please contact your local  
authorities or dealer and ask for the  
correct method of disposal.  
About connecting to a PC  
Do not use any other USB cables except  
the supplied one.  
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About the recording format for  
Cards that you can use with  
recording motion pictures  
this unit  
You can select from AVCHD, 1080/50p or  
iFrame recording formats to record motion  
pictures using this unit.  
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card  
and SDXC Memory Card  
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.  
AVCHD:  
You can record high definition quality images  
with this format. It is suitable for viewing on a  
large format TV or for saving to disc.  
1080/50p:  
This is a 1080/50p (1920k1080/50  
progressive) recording mode that can record  
in maximum quality*. 1080/50p motion  
pictures can be saved and played back with  
this unit or the HD Writer AE 3.0.  
* This means the highest quality for this  
unit.  
Refer to page 11 for more details on SD  
cards.  
For the purposes of these  
operating instructions  
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card  
and SDXC Memory Card are referred to  
as the “SD card”.  
Function that can be used for motion  
picture recording mode:  
Function that can be used for still picture  
recording mode:  
Function that can be used for motion  
picture playback mode:  
Function that can be used for still picture  
playback mode:  
Pages for reference are indicated by an  
arrow, for example: l 00  
iFrame:  
This is a recording format suitable for  
viewing and editing on a Mac (iMovie’11).  
Using iMovie’11, iFrame motion pictures can  
be imported faster than AVCHD motion  
pictures. Also, the imported file size of  
iFrame motion pictures will be smaller than  
that of AVCHD motion pictures.  
It is not compatible with motion pictures  
recorded in AVCHD or 1080/50p format.  
Indemnity about recorded  
content  
Panasonic does not accept any  
These operating instructions are designed  
for use with models  
and  
,
. Pictures  
responsibility for damages directly or  
indirectly due to any type of problems that  
result in loss of recording or edited content,  
and does not guarantee any content if  
recording or editing does not work properly.  
Likewise, the above also applies in a case  
where any type of repair is made to the unit  
(including any other non-built-in memory  
related component).  
may be slightly different from the original.  
The illustrations used in these operating  
instructions show model  
,
however, parts of the explanation refer to  
different models.  
Depending on the model, some functions  
are not available.  
Features may vary, so please read  
carefully.  
Not all models may be available  
depending on the region of purchase.  
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Contents  
Information for Your Safety......................2  
Accessories...............................................6  
Preparation  
Power supply.............................................8  
Inserting/removing the battery............. 8  
Charging the battery ........................... 9  
Charging and recording time............. 10  
Recording to a card ................................ 11  
Cards that you can use  
with this unit ...................................... 11  
Inserting/removing an SD card.......... 12  
Turning the unit on/off............................13  
Turning the unit on and off  
with the power button........................ 13  
Selecting a mode ....................................13  
How to use the touch screen.................14  
About the touch menu....................... 15  
Setting date and time..............................16  
Basic  
Selecting a media to record  
[HDC-TM99] .............................................17  
Intelligent auto mode..............................17  
Recording motion pictures ....................18  
Recording still pictures..........................18  
Motion picture/Still picture playback......19  
Watching Video/  
Pictures on your TV .......................... 20  
Using the menu screen ..........................21  
Language selection........................... 21  
Zoom in/out function ..............................22  
Formatting ...............................................22  
Others  
Specifications..........................................23  
About copyright ......................................28  
Reading the Operating Instructions  
(PDF format) ............................................29  
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Accessories  
Check the accessories before using this unit.  
Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.  
Product numbers correct as of Jan. 2011. These may be subject to change.  
Battery pack  
VW-VBK180  
AC adaptor  
VSK0712  
AC cable  
K2CQ29A00002  
AV multi cable  
K1HY12YY0008  
USB cable  
K1HA05AD0007  
Stylus pen  
VGQ0C14  
This is used for operations that are hard to  
operate with your fingers or performing  
detailed operations with the touch screen  
operation. (l 14)  
Shoe adaptor  
VYC1055  
CD-ROM  
Software  
CD-ROM  
Operating Instructions  
VFF0778  
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Optional accessories  
Some optional accessories may not be  
available in some countries.  
Battery charger (VW-BC10E)  
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBK180)  
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBK360)  
HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15,  
RP-CDHM30)  
3D Conversion Lens/Step up ring  
(VW-CLT1)  
*1  
Video DC light (VW-LDC103E)  
Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E)  
*2  
Stereo microphone (VW-VMS2E)  
Shoe adaptor (VW-SK12E)  
DVD burner (VW-BN01)  
Accessory kit (VW-ACK180E)  
*1 To use the VW-LDC103E, the shoe  
adaptor/VW-SK12E and the battery  
pack/VW-VBG130, VW-VBG260 are  
required. To charge the battery pack/  
VW-VBG130, VW-VBG260, the AC  
adaptor/VW-AD21E-K, VW-AD20E-K  
is required.  
*2 External microphone may intrude into  
the frame when recording. Set the  
zoom to wide angle, and tilt the  
external microphone upward so it will  
not intrude into the frame. This will not  
affect the audio being recorded.  
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Preparation  
Power supply  
About batteries that you can use with this unit  
The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360.  
The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The  
dedicated battery (VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360) supports this function. The only  
batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and  
batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries  
which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way  
guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been  
manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.  
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the  
genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these  
battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the  
requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these  
battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable  
for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack.  
To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine  
Panasonic battery pack is used.  
Inserting/removing the battery  
Press the power button to turn off the unit. (l 13)  
Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.  
Removing the battery  
Be sure to hold down the power button until the  
status indicator goes off. Then remove the battery  
while supporting the unit to prevent it dropping.  
Move the battery release lever in the direction  
indicated by the arrow and remove the battery  
when unlocked.  
A
B
Battery holder  
Insert the battery until it  
clicks and locks.  
ャモヵヵ  
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Charging the battery  
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully  
before using this unit.  
The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is  
always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.  
Important:  
Use the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use the AC adaptor of another device.  
Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit.  
Also, do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.  
The battery can also be charged using a battery charger (VW-BC10E; optional).  
The battery will not be charged if the unit is turned on.  
It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 30 oC.  
(The battery temperature should also be the same.)  
A
DC input terminal  
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.  
1 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input terminal.  
Be careful not to pinch the DC input terminal cover.  
2 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor, then the AC outlet.  
The status indicator will flash red at an interval of 2 seconds, indicating that charging has  
begun.  
It will turn off when the charging is completed.  
Connecting to the AC outlet  
It is possible to use this unit with power supplied from the AC outlet by turning on the unit with  
the AC adaptor connected.  
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Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.  
We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 6, 7).  
If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.  
Do not heat or expose to flame.  
Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period  
of time with doors and windows closed.  
Charging and recording time  
Charging/Recording time  
Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH  
The stated times are when the AC adaptor is used.  
Battery model  
Maximum  
continuously  
recordable time  
Actual  
recordable  
time  
number  
[Voltage/Capacity  
(minimum)]  
Charging  
time  
Recording  
mode  
[1080/50p]  
1 h 35 min  
1 h 40 min  
1 h 45 min  
Supplied battery/  
VW-VBK180 (optional) 2 h 25 min  
[3.6 V/1790 mAh]  
50 min  
55 min  
[HA], [HG],  
[HX], [HE]  
[iFrame]  
These times are approximations.  
The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.  
Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as  
high/low temperature.  
Recordable time of 3D recording mode is the same. (During 3D recording mode, 1080/50p  
and iFrame recording mode can not be used.)  
The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping  
recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc.  
The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction.  
Battery capacity indication  
The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.  
#
#
#
#
If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then  
will become red. If the battery  
discharges, then will flash.  
The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you  
can use for this unit. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use.  
When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining  
battery capacity will not be shown.  
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Preparation  
Recording to a card  
The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card or built-in memory. To  
record to an SD card, read the following.  
This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is compatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC  
Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards. When using an SDHC memory card/SDXC  
memory card with other equipment, check the equipment is compatible with these memory  
cards.  
Cards that you can use with this unit  
Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for  
motion picture recording.  
Card type  
Capacity  
Motion picture recording Still picture recording  
8 MB/16 MB/  
32 MB  
Cannot be used.  
Cannot be guaranteed  
in operation.  
64 MB/128 MB/ Cannot be guaranteed in  
256 MB operation.  
SD Memory  
Card  
512 MB/1 GB/  
2 GB  
4 GB/6 GB/8 GB/  
SDHC  
Memory Card  
Can be used.  
Can be used.  
12 GB/16 GB/  
24 GB/32 GB  
SDXC  
Memory Card  
48 GB/64 GB  
* SD Speed Class Rating is the speed  
standard regarding continuous writing.  
Check via the label on the card, etc.  
e.g.:  
Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards/  
SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following  
website.  
(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.  
When the write-protect switch A on SD card is locked, no recording,  
deletion or editing will be possible on the card.  
Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.  
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Inserting/removing an SD card  
When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment,  
for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 22) When the SD card is formatted, all  
of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.  
Caution:  
Check that the access lamp has gone off.  
Access lamp [ACCESS] A  
When this unit is accessing the SD  
card or built-in memory, the access lamp  
lights up.  
1 Open the SD card cover and  
insert (remove) the SD card  
into (from) the card slot B.  
Face the label side C in the direction  
shown in the illustration and press it  
straight in as far as it will go.  
Press the centre of the SD card and then  
pull it straight out.  
2 Securely close the SD card  
cover.  
Securely close it until it clicks.  
Do not touch the terminals on the back of  
the SD card.  
Do not place SD cards in the following  
areas:  
Do not apply strong shocks, bend, or drop  
the SD card.  
Electrical noise, static electricity or the  
failure of this unit or the SD card may  
damage or erase the data stored on the  
SD card.  
jIn direct sunlight  
jIn very dusty or humid areas  
jNear a heater  
jLocations susceptible to significant  
difference in temperature (condensation  
can occur.)  
When the card access lamp is lit, do not:  
jRemove the SD card  
jTurn the unit off  
jInsert and remove the USB cable  
jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock  
Performing the above while the lamp is on  
may result in damage to data/SD card or  
this unit.  
jWhere static electricity or  
electromagnetic waves occur  
To protect SD cards, return them to their  
cases when you are not using them.  
About disposing of or giving away the SD  
card.  
(Refer to the Operating Instructions (PDF  
format))  
Do not expose the terminals of the SD  
card to water, garbage or dust.  
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Preparation  
Turning the unit on/off  
You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD  
monitor.  
Turning the unit on and off with the power button  
Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit.  
To turn off the unit  
Hold down the power button until the status  
indicator goes off.  
A
The status indicator lights.  
The unit is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and unit is turned off when it is  
closed.  
Preparation  
Selecting a mode  
Change the mode to recording or playback.  
Operate the mode switch to change the mode to  
,
or  
.
Motion picture recording mode (l 18)  
Still picture recording mode (l 18)  
Playback mode (l 19)  
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How to use the touch screen  
You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger.  
It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation or if it is hard to operate with  
your fingers.  
Touch  
Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or  
picture.  
Touch the centre of the icon.  
Touching the touch screen will not operate while  
you are touching another part of the touch screen.  
Slide while touching  
Move your finger while pressing on the touch screen.  
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.  
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About the touch menu  
Touch (left side)/ (right side) of  
on the touch menu to switch the operation icons.  
Touch (left side)/ (right side) of  
on the touch menu.  
It is also possible to switch the operation icons by sliding the touch menu right or left while  
touching it.  
A
Touch menu  
T
W
Recording mode  
Playback mode  
FOCUS  
T
WB  
ALL  
W
SHTR  
MENU  
MENU  
IRIS  
B
C
Touch these icons to switch pages upward or downward.  
Displayed only during the manual mode.  
To display the touch menu  
The touch menu will disappear when no function is  
performed for a specific period of time during  
recording mode. To display it again, touch  
.
Do not touch the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens.  
Perform the touch screen calibration when the touch is not recognised or wrong location is  
recognised.  
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Preparation  
Setting date and time  
When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time  
will appear.  
Select [YES] and perform steps 2 to 3 below to set the date and time.  
1 Select the menu. (l 21)  
MENU  
: [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET]  
2 Touch the date or time to be set, then set the desired value using  
/
.
A
Displaying the World time setting:  
[HOME]/ [DESTINATION]  
The year can be set between 2000 and 2039.  
The 24-hour system is used to display the time.  
3 Touch [ENTER].  
A message prompting for World time setting may be  
displayed. Perform the World time setting by touching the screen.  
Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.  
The date and time function is driven by a built-in lithium battery.  
When this unit is purchased, the clock is set. If the time display becomes [- -], the built-in  
lithium battery needs to be charged. To recharge the built-in lithium battery, connect the AC  
adaptor or attach the battery to this unit. Leave the unit as it is for approx. 24 hours and the  
battery will maintain the date and time for approx. 4 months. (The battery is still being  
recharged even if the unit is off.)  
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Basic  
Selecting a media to record  
[HDC-TM99]  
The card and built-in memory can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still  
pictures.  
1 Change the mode to  
or  
.
2 Select the menu. (l 21)  
MENU  
: [MEDIA SELECT]  
3 Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures.  
A
B
C
D
[VIDEO/SD CARD]  
[VIDEO/Built-inMemory]  
[PICTURE/SD CARD]  
[PICTURE/Built-inMemory]  
The media is selected separately to motion pictures or still pictures is highlighted in yellow.  
4 Touch [ENTER].  
Basic  
Intelligent auto mode  
The modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to  
record.  
/MANUAL  
Intelligent auto/Manual button  
Press this button to switch intelligent auto  
mode/manual mode.  
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Basic  
Recording motion pictures  
1 Change the mode to  
2 Open the LCD monitor.  
.
T
W
3 Press the recording start/stop  
button to start recording.  
A
B
When you begin recording, ;  
changes to ¥.  
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.  
4 Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording.  
Basic  
Recording still pictures  
1 Change the mode to  
.
2 Open the LCD monitor.  
3 Press the  
button halfway.  
(For auto focus only)  
4 Press the  
button fully.  
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Basic  
Motion picture/Still picture playback  
1 Change the mode to  
.
ALL  
2 Touch the play mode select icon A.  
(l 15)  
3
/
Select the [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back.  
Touch [ENTER].  
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.  
1080/50p  
ALL  
B
is displayed when [1080/50p] is touched,  
displayed when [AVCHD] is touched or is displayed  
when [iFrame is touched in step 3.  
To display the next (previous) page:  
jSlide the thumbnail display upward (downward) while touching it.  
is  
]
jSwitch the touch menu, and then touch  
(up)/  
(down) on the thumbnail scroll  
lever.  
5 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon.  
C
Operation icon  
0h01m30s  
Operation icons and screen display will disappear  
when no function is performed for a specific period of  
time. To display them again, touch the screen.  
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Motion picture playback  
1/;: Playback/Pause  
Still picture playback  
1/;: Slide show (playback of the still  
pictures in numerical order)  
start/pause.  
2;: Plays back the previous picture.  
;1: Plays back the next picture.  
6:  
5:  
:  
Rewind playback  
Fast forward playback  
Stops the playback and shows  
the thumbnails.  
:  
Stops the playback and shows  
the thumbnails.  
Watching Video/Pictures on your TV  
1 Connect this unit to a TV.  
AV MULTI  
A
AV multi cable (supplied)  
Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go.  
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.  
When connecting to the AV terminal of the TV, do not connect the component terminal plug  
of the AV multi cable. Image may not display when the component terminal plug is  
connected simultaneously.  
2 Select the video input on the TV.  
3 Change the mode to  
to play back.  
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Basic  
Using the menu screen  
MENU  
Touch (left side)/ (right side) of  
on the touch menu to display  
. (l 15)  
1 Touch [MENU].  
About  
After touching  
guide display  
, touching the submenus  
and items will cause function descriptions  
and settings confirmation messages to  
appear.  
MENU  
After the messages have been displayed,  
the guide display is cancelled.  
Language selection  
2 Touch the top menu A.  
You can select the language on the screen  
display and the menu screen.  
MENU  
: [SETUP] # [LANGUAGE]  
3 Touch the submenu B.  
Next (previous) page can be displayed by  
touching  
/
.
4 Touch the desired item to enter  
the setting.  
5 Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu  
setting.  
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Basic  
Zoom in/out function  
Zoom lever/Zoom button icons  
T side:  
Close-up recording (zoom in)  
W side:  
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)  
The zoom speed varies depending on the  
range over which the zoom lever is moved.  
T
W
T
W  
6
T
W
Basic  
Formatting  
Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the  
medium will be erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, DVD  
disc etc.  
Select the menu.  
/
MENU  
: [SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD]  
MENU  
: [SETUP] # [FORMAT MEDIA] # [SD CARD] or [Built-inMemory]  
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Others  
Specifications  
High Definition Video Camera  
Information for your safety  
Power source:  
DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor)  
DC 3.6 V (When using battery)  
Power consumption:  
Recording;  
Charging;  
7.7 W  
/
/
5.2 W  
5.2 W  
7.7 W  
Signal system:  
1080/50p, 1080/50i, 540/25p  
Recording format:  
[1080/50p];  
Original format  
[HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE]; AVCHD format compliant  
[iFrame];  
MPEG-4 AVC file format compliant (.MP4)  
Image sensor:  
1/4.1 type (1/4.1z) 1MOS image sensor  
Total; 3320 K  
Effective pixels;  
Motion picture; 2610 K to 1940 K (16:9)  
Still picture;  
Lens:  
2240 K to 2180 K (4:3), 2520 K to 2090 K (3:2), 2610 K to 1940 K (16:9)  
Auto Iris, 21k optical zoom, F1.8 to F3.5  
Focal length;  
2.82 mm to 59.2 mm  
Macro (Full range AF)  
35 mm equivalent;  
Motion picture; 28 mm to 729 mm (16:9)  
Still picture;  
Minimum focus distance;  
Normal;  
34.2 mm to 729 mm (4:3), 31.7 mm to 730 mm (3:2), 28 mm to 729 mm (16:9)  
Approx. 3.0 cm (Wide)/Approx. 1.5 m (Tele)  
Approx. 60 cm (Tele)  
Tele macro;  
Intelligent auto Macro; Approx. 1.0 cm (Wide)/Approx. 60 cm (Tele)  
Filter diameter:  
41.5 mm (for the step up ring)  
Zoom:  
i.Zoom OFF 26k, 40k i.Zoom, 60k/1500k digital zoom  
(Using image sensor effective area)  
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Image stabilizer function:  
Optical (Hybrid optical image stabilizer, active mode, optical image stabilizer lock function)  
Monitor:  
7.6 cm (3.0z) 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. 4 lx (1/25 with low light mode in the scene mode)  
Approx. 1 lx with the colour night view function  
AV multi connector video output level:  
Component video out put level;  
Y; 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h  
Pb; 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h  
Pr; 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h  
AV video output level;  
1.0 Vp-p, 75 h, PAL system  
HDMI mini connector video output level:  
HDMI (x.v.Colour ) 1080p/1080i/576p  
AV multi connector audio output level (Line):  
316 mV, 600 h, 2 ch  
HDMI mini connector audio output level:  
[1080/50p], [AVCHD]; Dolby Digital/Linear PCM  
[iFrame];  
Linear PCM  
MIC input:  
j70 dBV (Mic sensitivity j50 dB equivalent, 0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz)  
(Stereo mini jack)  
USB:  
Reader function  
SD card; Read only (No copyright protection support)  
Built-in memory; Read only  
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type Mini AB  
USB host function (for DVD burner)  
Battery charging function (Charges from USB terminal when the main unit is off)  
Flash:  
Available range; Approx. 1.0 m to 2.5 m  
Dimensions:  
50.5 mm (W)k63 mm (H)k118.5 mm (D)  
(excluding projecting parts)  
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Mass:  
/
Approx. 244 g  
[without battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)]  
Approx. 245 g  
[without battery (supplied)]  
Mass in operation:  
/
Approx. 288 g  
[with battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)]  
Approx. 287 g  
[with battery (supplied)]  
Operating temperature:  
0 oC to 40 oC  
Operating humidity:  
10%RH to 80%RH  
Battery operation time:  
See page 10  
3D Conversion Lens (optional)  
Lens:  
F3.3 (f = 2.3 mm)  
35 mm equivalent; 58 mm  
Minimum recording distance; Approx. 1.2 m  
Minimum illumination:  
Approx. 28 lx (1/25 when [AUTO SLOW SHTR (3D)] is set to [ON])  
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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 11 for details on SD cards usable in this unit.  
Built-in memory; 16 GB  
Compression:  
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264  
Recording mode and transfer rate:  
[1080/50p]; Approx. 28 Mbps (VBR)  
[HA];  
[HG];  
[HX];  
[HE];  
Approx. 17 Mbps (VBR)  
Approx. 13 Mbps (VBR)  
Approx. 9 Mbps (VBR)  
Approx. 5 Mbps (VBR)  
[iFrame]; Approx. 28 Mbps (VBR)  
Refer to the operating instructions (PDF format) for the recordable time.  
Picture size:  
[1080/50p];  
1920k1080/50p  
[HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE]; 1920k1080/50i  
[iFrame];  
960k540/25p  
Audio compression:  
[1080/50p], [AVCHD]; Dolby Digital/2 ch (built-in microphone/external microphone)  
[iFrame];  
AAC/2 ch  
Still pictures  
Recording media:  
SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant)  
SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant)  
SDXC Memory Card (exFAT system compliant)  
Refer to page 11 for details on SD cards usable in this unit.  
Built-in memory; 16 GB  
Compression:  
JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF  
corresponding  
Picture size:  
Picture aspect [4:3]; 2592k1944/1600k1200/640k480  
Picture aspect [3:2]; 2688k1792/1680k1120  
Picture aspect [16:9]; 2816k1584/1920k1080  
Refer to the operating instructions (PDF format) for the number of recordable pictures.  
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AC adaptor  
Information for your safety  
Power source:  
Power consumption:  
DC output:  
AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz  
12 W  
DC 5.0 V, 1.6 A  
Dimensions:  
46 mm (W)k25 mm (H)k75.5 mm (D)  
Mass:  
Approx. 115 g  
Specifications may change without prior notice.  
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Others  
About copyright  
Carefully observe copyright  
This product is licensed under the AVC  
patent portfolio license for the personal and  
non-commercial use of a consumer to (i)  
encode video in compliance with the AVC  
Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode  
AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer  
engaged in a personal and non-commercial  
activity and/or was obtained from a video  
provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No  
license is granted or shall be implied for any  
other use. Additional information may be  
obtained from MPEG LA, LLC.  
laws  
Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs  
or other published or broadcast material  
for purposes other than your own private  
use may infringe copyright laws. Even for  
the purpose of private use, recording of  
certain material may be restricted.  
Licenses  
SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C,  
LLC.  
“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are  
trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and  
Sony Corporation.  
Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories.  
Dolby and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-  
Definition Multimedia Interface are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of  
HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States  
and other countries.  
x.v.Colour is a trademark.  
®
®
Microsoft , Windows and Windows  
®
Vista are either registered trademarks or  
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the  
United States and/or other countries.  
iMovie and Mac are trademarks of  
Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and  
other countries.  
Other names of systems and products  
mentioned in these instructions are  
usually the registered trademarks or  
trademarks of the manufacturers who  
developed the system or product  
concerned.  
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Others  
Reading the Operating Instructions  
(PDF format)  
More detailed instructions on the  
operation of this unit are contained in  
“Operating Instructions (PDF format)” in  
the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your  
PC to read it.  
Download and install a version of Adobe  
Reader that you can use with your OS from  
the following Web Site.  
otherversions  
If using the following OS  
jWindows 2000 SP4  
jWindows XP SP3  
jWindows Vista SP2  
jWindows 7  
Insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating  
Instructions (supplied), click [Adobe(R)  
Reader(R)] and then follow the messages  
on the screen to install.  
For Windows  
1 Turn the PC on and insert the  
CD-ROM containing the  
Operating Instructions  
(supplied).  
2 Select the desired language  
and then click [Operating  
Instructions] to install.  
(Example: When an English language  
OS)  
To uninstall the Operating  
Instructions (PDF format)  
Delete the PDF file from the “Program  
Files\Panasonic\HDC\” folder.  
When the contents in the Program Files  
folder cannot be displayed, click the  
[Show the contents of this folder] to  
display them.  
For Mac  
1 Turn the PC on and insert the  
CD-ROM containing the  
Operating Instructions  
(supplied).  
3 Double click the “Operating  
Instructions” shortcut icon on  
the desktop.  
2 Open the “Manual” folder in  
the CD-ROM and then copy the  
PDF file with the desired  
When the Operating Instructions  
(PDF format) will not open  
language inside the folder.  
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or  
later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to browse  
or print the Operating Instructions (PDF  
format).  
3 Double click the PDF file to  
open it.  
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