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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 VQT3J15 Owner's Manual High Definition Video Camera Model No.HDC-SD80P/PC HDC-TM80P/PC HDC-HS80P/PC 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 VQT3J15 Owner's Manual High Definition Video Camera Model No.HDC-SD80P/PC HDC-TM80P/PC HDC-HS80P/PC Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
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... unit during recording or playing back. Back up the data to a PC or DVD disc. (l 100, 110) ≥ Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 18) illuminates while the SD card or built-in HDD. If these places. ∫ About the recording format for viewing and editing with a Mac (iMovie'11). When using the iMovie'11, you can record high definition quality images with motion picture recorded in loss of the imported motion picture smaller than...
... unit during recording or playing back. Back up the data to a PC or DVD disc. (l 100, 110) ≥ Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 18) illuminates while the SD card or built-in HDD. If these places. ∫ About the recording format for viewing and editing with a Mac (iMovie'11). When using the iMovie'11, you can record high definition quality images with motion picture recorded in loss of the imported motion picture smaller than...
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... 60 Manual recording 72 White balance 73 Manual shutter speed/ iris adjustment 74 Manual focus adjustment 75 Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations 76 Motion picture playback using operation icon 76 Creating still picture from motion picture 77 Highlight & Time frame index 78 Repeat playback 78 Resuming the previous playback ...... 79 Zooming in on a still picture during playback (Playback zoom 79 Various playback functions 80 Playing back motion pictures/ still pictures by date 80 Highlight Playback 81 Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show 83 Deleting...
... 60 Manual recording 72 White balance 73 Manual shutter speed/ iris adjustment 74 Manual focus adjustment 75 Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations 76 Motion picture playback using operation icon 76 Creating still picture from motion picture 77 Highlight & Time frame index 78 Repeat playback 78 Resuming the previous playback ...... 79 Zooming in on a still picture during playback (Playback zoom 79 Various playback functions 80 Playing back motion pictures/ still pictures by date 80 Highlight Playback 81 Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show 83 Deleting...
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Preparation Basic Advanced (Recording) 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 96 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 100 Preparing for copying/ playing back 100 Copying to discs 102 Playing back the copied disc........... 104 Managing the copied disc 105 Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video, etc 106...
Preparation Basic Advanced (Recording) 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 96 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 100 Preparing for copying/ playing back 100 Copying to discs 102 Playing back the copied disc........... 104 Managing the copied disc 105 Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video, etc 106...
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... to pause recording become one scene. When motion picture is recorded in AVCHD format ≥ Only motion pictures recorded with the recording format set to play back on this unit: AVCHD that records high-definition motion pictures, and iFrame that records motion pictures suitable for playback and editing on an SD card, built-in memory or HDD. ≥ While recording is in progress, the recording will not stop button to start recording and pressing it again to the operating instructions...
... to pause recording become one scene. When motion picture is recorded in AVCHD format ≥ Only motion pictures recorded with the recording format set to play back on this unit: AVCHD that records high-definition motion pictures, and iFrame that records motion pictures suitable for playback and editing on an SD card, built-in memory or HDD. ≥ While recording is in progress, the recording will not stop button to start recording and pressing it again to the operating instructions...
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... for a specific period of time. ∫ About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording : R3000: Still picture operation indicator (l 123) Remaining number of still pictures (Flashes in red when [0] appears.) R3000 3M MEGA : 3M : MEGA : : : : : : Quality of still pictures (l 70) Size of still pictures (l 69) MEGA optical image stabilizer (l 34) Optical image stabilizer (l 50) AF assist lamp (l 71) Photo light (l 57) Photo light level (l 57) Red-eye reduction (l 58) ≥ Screen display will shorten...
... for a specific period of time. ∫ About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording : R3000: Still picture operation indicator (l 123) Remaining number of still pictures (Flashes in red when [0] appears.) R3000 3M MEGA : 3M : MEGA : : : : : : Quality of still pictures (l 70) Size of still pictures (l 69) MEGA optical image stabilizer (l 34) Optical image stabilizer (l 50) AF assist lamp (l 71) Photo light (l 57) Photo light level (l 57) Red-eye reduction (l 58) ≥ Screen display will shorten...
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... to adjust the speaker volume during normal playback. ≥ If pause play is continued for approx. 5 minutes, the screen returns to 0h00m00s for each other products may turn black when the scenes are 960k540/30p. ≥ This unit may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded on other products, and other . Still picture compatibility ≥ This unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted files...
... to adjust the speaker volume during normal playback. ≥ If pause play is continued for approx. 5 minutes, the screen returns to 0h00m00s for each other products may turn black when the scenes are 960k540/30p. ≥ This unit may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded on other products, and other . Still picture compatibility ≥ This unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted files...
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... for when using a Mac. ≥ Recordable time using the battery (l 22) ≥ This function's default setting is [HG] mode. ≥ Please refer to record. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting [i.Zoom OFF]: Up to 37k [i.Zoom 42k]: This zoom function allows you to maintain high-definition picture quality. (Up to 42k) [D.Zoom 90k]: Digital zoom (Up to 90k) [D.Zoom 2000k]: Digital zoom (Up to 2000k) ≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more in [HE] mode), mosaic-type noise...
... for when using a Mac. ≥ Recordable time using the battery (l 22) ≥ This function's default setting is [HG] mode. ≥ Please refer to record. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting [i.Zoom OFF]: Up to 37k [i.Zoom 42k]: This zoom function allows you to maintain high-definition picture quality. (Up to 42k) [D.Zoom 90k]: Digital zoom (Up to 90k) [D.Zoom 2000k]: Digital zoom (Up to 2000k) ≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more in [HE] mode), mosaic-type noise...
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... function cannot be used in Still Picture Recording Mode. ≥ When the shutter speed becomes 1/30, the screen may be seen as if frames are missed and afterimages may appear. [Digital Cinema Color] Recording motion pictures with more vivid colors, using x.v.Color™ technology. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 72) ≥ Set [REC MODE] to [HA], [HG], [HX] or [HE]. (l 61) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [Digital Cinema Color] # [ON] ≥ For more realistic colors, use an HDMI mini cable with a TV that supports...
... function cannot be used in Still Picture Recording Mode. ≥ When the shutter speed becomes 1/30, the screen may be seen as if frames are missed and afterimages may appear. [Digital Cinema Color] Recording motion pictures with more vivid colors, using x.v.Color™ technology. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 72) ≥ Set [REC MODE] to [HA], [HG], [HX] or [HE]. (l 61) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [Digital Cinema Color] # [ON] ≥ For more realistic colors, use an HDMI mini cable with a TV that supports...
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... record under indoor lighting, color and screen brightness may change or a horizontal line may appear on the zoom magnification, there are iris values that is too bright or too dark. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 72) 1 Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS]. 2 Touch / to adjust settings. ≥ Touch [SHTR]/[IRIS] to end the adjustment. SHTR Shutter speed: 1/60 to 1/8000 ≥ If [AUTO SLOW...
... record under indoor lighting, color and screen brightness may change or a horizontal line may appear on the zoom magnification, there are iris values that is too bright or too dark. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 72) 1 Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS]. 2 Touch / to adjust settings. ≥ Touch [SHTR]/[IRIS] to end the adjustment. SHTR Shutter speed: 1/60 to 1/8000 ≥ If [AUTO SLOW...
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... the recording date to pictures to complete the settings. SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [CANCEL ALL] ≥ When the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is a format which allows the user of a digital camera to define which captured images on 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.) ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select...
... the recording date to pictures to complete the settings. SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [CANCEL ALL] ≥ When the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is a format which allows the user of a digital camera to define which captured images on 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.) ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select...
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... a HDMI mini cable and then turn on this unit, the input channel on the TV automatically switches to this unit also turns off the power, this unit's screen. j Green: Switching the number of scenes/still pictures in thumbnail display (9 thumbnails # 20 thumbnails # 9 thumbnails...) Zoom in on still picture j Yellow: Deleting scenes/still pictures j Red: Zoom out from still picture ∫ Other linked operations Turning the unit off: If you use the remote control for...
... a HDMI mini cable and then turn on this unit, the input channel on the TV automatically switches to this unit also turns off the power, this unit's screen. j Green: Switching the number of scenes/still pictures in thumbnail display (9 thumbnails # 20 thumbnails # 9 thumbnails...) Zoom in on still picture j Yellow: Deleting scenes/still pictures j Red: Zoom out from still picture ∫ Other linked operations Turning the unit off: If you use the remote control for...
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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. ≥ When inserting a disc containing recorded motion/still pictures into other devices, a message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed. Approximate time for copying to a disc To copy motion pictures to the full capacity of a disc Disc type [AVCHD] Copy time [Standard] ([XP]) [Standard] ([SP...
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. ≥ When inserting a disc containing recorded motion/still pictures into other devices, a message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed. Approximate time for copying to a disc To copy motion pictures to the full capacity of a disc Disc type [AVCHD] Copy time [Standard] ([XP]) [Standard] ([SP...
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... disc will not play back on another device cannot be displayed. To write motion picture data recorded with the Panasonic High Definition Video Camera sold previously, use the HD Writer supplied with the unit. ≥ We cannot guarantee operation if you use software other than when operating only on this unit from a PC. ≥ Motion pictures that does not support the AVCHD format. Close any other software at the same time. http://panasonic...
... disc will not play back on another device cannot be displayed. To write motion picture data recorded with the Panasonic High Definition Video Camera sold previously, use the HD Writer supplied with the unit. ≥ We cannot guarantee operation if you use software other than when operating only on this unit from a PC. ≥ Motion pictures that does not support the AVCHD format. Close any other software at the same time. http://panasonic...
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...Scene Mode (l 60) ¥/; (Red) Recording ; (Green) Recording pause 0h00m00s Elapsed recording time (l 32) ("h" is an abbreviation for hour, "m" for minute and "s" for second.) Remaining battery power (l 23) 1h30m Remaining battery time (l 23) Built-in memory recording possible status*1 HDD recording possible status*2 (White) Card recording possible status (Green) Recognizing the card / / / / Motion picture recording mode (l 61) R 1h20m Remaining time for motion picture recording (l 32) Relay Recording (l 62)*1 +2 / +1 / -1 / A Power LCD (l 45) / // / // Image Stabilizer...
...Scene Mode (l 60) ¥/; (Red) Recording ; (Green) Recording pause 0h00m00s Elapsed recording time (l 32) ("h" is an abbreviation for hour, "m" for minute and "s" for second.) Remaining battery power (l 23) 1h30m Remaining battery time (l 23) Built-in memory recording possible status*1 HDD recording possible status*2 (White) Card recording possible status (Green) Recognizing the card / / / / Motion picture recording mode (l 61) R 1h20m Remaining time for motion picture recording (l 32) Relay Recording (l 62)*1 +2 / +1 / -1 / A Power LCD (l 45) / // / // Image Stabilizer...
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... battery, reconnect using the AC adaptor. (Setting on . Cannot copy scenes on the SD card by the other devices) ≥ If the TV input does not switch automatically, switch the input using the TV remote control. ≥ Check the VIERA Link setting on the connected device. ≥ Please refer to the operating instructions of the unit depending on the cable connecting to a TV, images cannot be turned on this unit) ≥ Connect with the USB cable. Problem...
... battery, reconnect using the AC adaptor. (Setting on . Cannot copy scenes on the SD card by the other devices) ≥ If the TV input does not switch automatically, switch the input using the TV remote control. ≥ Check the VIERA Link setting on the connected device. ≥ Please refer to the operating instructions of the unit depending on the cable connecting to a TV, images cannot be turned on this unit) ≥ Connect with the USB cable. Problem...
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... later to read the PDF operating instructions for HD Writer AE 3.0. Others Check points ≥ Calibrate the touch screen. (l 48) ≥ If the SD card is formatted on the media, and then import the AVCHD scenes with iMovie'11. When the USB cable is not recognized. Problem Item other than the touched one is selected. Problem When connected by the USB cable, this unit is not...
... later to read the PDF operating instructions for HD Writer AE 3.0. Others Check points ≥ Calibrate the touch screen. (l 48) ≥ If the SD card is formatted on the media, and then import the AVCHD scenes with iMovie'11. When the USB cable is not recognized. Problem Item other than the touched one is selected. Problem When connected by the USB cable, this unit is not...
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... picture; 41.3 mm to 1405 mm (4:3), 38.1 mm to 1298 mm (3:2), 33.7 mm to 81 mm Macro (Full range AF) 35 mm equivalent; Approx. 3 cm (1.2q) (Wide)/Approx. 1.6 m (5.3 feet) (Tele) Tele macro; 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; MPEG-4 AVC file format compliant (.MP4) Image...
... picture; 41.3 mm to 1405 mm (4:3), 38.1 mm to 1298 mm (3:2), 33.7 mm to 81 mm Macro (Full range AF) 35 mm equivalent; Approx. 3 cm (1.2q) (Wide)/Approx. 1.6 m (5.3 feet) (Tele) Tele macro; 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; MPEG-4 AVC file format compliant (.MP4) Image...
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... Fade color 55 Focus 34, 75 Format disc 105 Formatting 46, 47 Frame-by-frame playback 76 ∫G Gain 74 Grip belt 19 Guide display 41 Guideline 59 ∫H HD Writer AE 3.0 110, 121 HDD 8 HDMI mini connector 17, 92, 96 HDMI resolution 95 Highlight playback 81 Highlight&Time frame index 78 Hi-speed burst shooting mode 70 HYBRID O.I.S 50 ∫I i.Zoom 61 iFrame 8 Image stabilizer function 50...
... Fade color 55 Focus 34, 75 Format disc 105 Formatting 46, 47 Frame-by-frame playback 76 ∫G Gain 74 Grip belt 19 Guide display 41 Guideline 59 ∫H HD Writer AE 3.0 110, 121 HDD 8 HDMI mini connector 17, 92, 96 HDMI resolution 95 Highlight playback 81 Highlight&Time frame index 78 Hi-speed burst shooting mode 70 HYBRID O.I.S 50 ∫I i.Zoom 61 iFrame 8 Image stabilizer function 50...
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LOCK 53 Operation icons 54 Optical image stabilizer demo 48 ∫P Photo light 57 Photo light level 57 Picture adjustment 68 Picture quality 70 Picture size 69 Playback Operations 76 Playback zoom 79 Playing back motion pictures by date 80 Power button 26 Power LCD 45 PRE-REC 55 Protect 88 ∫Q Quick power on 44 Quick start 44 ∫R Recordable time 22, 141 Recording button icon 30 Recording format 8 Recording modes 61 Recording time elapsed 32 Recovery 127 Red-eye reduction 58 Relay information canceling 91 Relay recording 62 Relay scene...
LOCK 53 Operation icons 54 Optical image stabilizer demo 48 ∫P Photo light 57 Photo light level 57 Picture adjustment 68 Picture quality 70 Picture size 69 Playback Operations 76 Playback zoom 79 Playing back motion pictures by date 80 Power button 26 Power LCD 45 PRE-REC 55 Protect 88 ∫Q Quick power on 44 Quick start 44 ∫R Recordable time 22, 141 Recording button icon 30 Recording format 8 Recording modes 61 Recording time elapsed 32 Recovery 127 Red-eye reduction 58 Relay information canceling 91 Relay recording 62 Relay scene...