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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. 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
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Please take time to retain this manual as your camera. Things You Should Know Thank you and your family years of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. ... the underside of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the right. Serial No. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you for choosing Panasonic! THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. CAUTION! Safety Precautions Date of enjoyment. DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET...
Please take time to retain this manual as your camera. Things You Should Know Thank you and your family years of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. ... the underside of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the right. Serial No. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you for choosing Panasonic! THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. CAUTION! Safety Precautions Date of enjoyment. DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET...
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.... ≥ Depending on the model, some functions are indicated by an arrow, for example: l 00 This owner's manual is indicated on SD cards. ∫ For the purposes of this owner's manual show model , however, parts of 3000 m (9800 feet) or higher above sea level. It may damage the HDD...] is designed for reference are not available. ≥ Features may vary, so please read carefully. ≥ Not all models may stop in this owner's manual ≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the "SD card". ≥ Functions that can be used for...
.... ≥ Depending on the model, some functions are indicated by an arrow, for example: l 00 This owner's manual is indicated on SD cards. ∫ For the purposes of this owner's manual show model , however, parts of 3000 m (9800 feet) or higher above sea level. It may damage the HDD...] is designed for reference are not available. ≥ Features may vary, so please read carefully. ≥ Not all models may stop in this owner's manual ≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the "SD card". ≥ Functions that can be used for...
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...screen 27 About the Touch Menu 28 Setting date and time 29 Basic Before recording 30 Selecting a media to record [HDC-TM80/HDC-HS80 31 Recording motion pictures 32 Recording still pictures 34 Recording still pictures in Motion Picture Recording Mode........ 35 Intelligent ... icons 51 Recording functions of operation icons 54 Operation icons 54 Recording functions of menus 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...
...screen 27 About the Touch Menu 28 Setting date and time 29 Basic Before recording 30 Selecting a media to record [HDC-TM80/HDC-HS80 31 Recording motion pictures 32 Recording still pictures 34 Recording still pictures in Motion Picture Recording Mode........ 35 Intelligent ... icons 51 Recording functions of operation icons 54 Operation icons 54 Recording functions of menus 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...
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Preparation Parts identification and handling 1 AV MULTI 67 8 1 Speaker 2 USB terminal [ ] (l 101, 106, 118) 3 Intelligent auto/Manual button 2 [iA/MANUAL] (l 36, 72) 4 Optical image stabilizer button [ O.I.S.] (l 50) 5 Power button [ ] (l 26) 3 6 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] 4 (l 92, 96) 5 7 AV multi connector (l 92, 109) ≥ Use the AV ...
Preparation Parts identification and handling 1 AV MULTI 67 8 1 Speaker 2 USB terminal [ ] (l 101, 106, 118) 3 Intelligent auto/Manual button 2 [iA/MANUAL] (l 36, 72) 4 Optical image stabilizer button [ O.I.S.] (l 50) 5 Power button [ ] (l 26) 3 6 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] 4 (l 92, 96) 5 7 AV multi connector (l 92, 109) ≥ Use the AV ...
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... MENU B Touch these icons to switch the operation icons by sliding the Touch Menu right or left side)/ (right side) of time during the Manual Mode. ∫ To display the Touch Menu The Touch Menu will disappear when no function is performed for item selection and setting etc. : Touch to...
... MENU B Touch these icons to switch the operation icons by sliding the Touch Menu right or left side)/ (right side) of time during the Manual Mode. ∫ To display the Touch Menu The Touch Menu will disappear when no function is performed for item selection and setting etc. : Touch to...
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... over still picture recording. ≥ If simultaneous recording is performed for a specific period of the Auto focus. ≥ The focus indication does not appear in Manual Focus Mode. ≥ The focus indication does not appear or has difficulty focusing in the focus area, the subject may lengthen. 35 VQT3J15
... over still picture recording. ≥ If simultaneous recording is performed for a specific period of the Auto focus. ≥ The focus indication does not appear in Manual Focus Mode. ≥ The focus indication does not appear or has difficulty focusing in the focus area, the subject may lengthen. 35 VQT3J15
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...surrounded by slowing the shutter speed. *2 Macro Recording zooming in This allows recording at very close to page 72 for details about Manual Mode. In the Portrait mode, a subject that is bigger and close on the recording conditions, the unit may be surrounded 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. ≥ Please refer to center of recording. *1 Normal *2 Other situations Contrast is adjusted automatically ...
...surrounded by slowing the shutter speed. *2 Macro Recording zooming in This allows recording at very close to page 72 for details about Manual Mode. In the Portrait mode, a subject that is bigger and close on the recording conditions, the unit may be surrounded 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. ≥ Please refer to center of recording. *1 Normal *2 Other situations Contrast is adjusted automatically ...
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... 7) If the automatic white balance is not functioning normally, adjust the white balance manually. (l 73) 2 000K 8) Auto focus The unit focuses automatically. 9) 1 000K ≥ Auto focus does not work correctly in the Manual Focus Mode. (l 75) j Recording distant and close-up objects at certain tilts...is used. ≥ [ZOOM MIC] is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects 37 VQT3J15 If so, manually adjust these settings. (l 73, 75) Automatic white balance The illustration shows the range over which Automatic white balance functions. 1) The...
... 7) If the automatic white balance is not functioning normally, adjust the white balance manually. (l 73) 2 000K 8) Auto focus The unit focuses automatically. 9) 1 000K ≥ Auto focus does not work correctly in the Manual Focus Mode. (l 75) j Recording distant and close-up objects at certain tilts...is used. ≥ [ZOOM MIC] is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects 37 VQT3J15 If so, manually adjust these settings. (l 73, 75) Automatic white balance The illustration shows the range over which Automatic white balance functions. 1) The...
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... settings will not affect the images actually recorded. +2 (Makes even brighter)/ +1 (Makes brighter)/ 0 (Normal)/ -1 (Makes less bright)/ A *(Automatic adjustment) * It is not displayed in the Manual Mode or in the Playback Mode. ≥ When the AC adaptor is in use, the LCD monitor is set to page 95. [COMPONENT]/[AV OUT...
... settings will not affect the images actually recorded. +2 (Makes even brighter)/ +1 (Makes brighter)/ 0 (Normal)/ -1 (Makes less bright)/ A *(Automatic adjustment) * It is not displayed in the Manual Mode or in the Playback Mode. ≥ When the AC adaptor is in use, the LCD monitor is set to page 95. [COMPONENT]/[AV OUT...
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... Scene mode is shining or with a dark scene.) 3 Start recording. ∫ About target frame ≥ When target lock fails, the target frame blinks in Manual Mode. j When the mode is changed . ≥ This function cannot be performed. ≥ AF/AE tracking will keep following cases. When...green when it again. ≥ When the button is pressed halfway in Still Picture Recording Mode, the focus is set j Switch to Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode j Switch to the object that is locked in Still Picture Recording Mode, the screen may become dark or AF assist lamp (l 71) may ...
... Scene mode is shining or with a dark scene.) 3 Start recording. ∫ About target frame ≥ When target lock fails, the target frame blinks in Manual Mode. j When the mode is changed . ≥ This function cannot be performed. ≥ AF/AE tracking will keep following cases. When...green when it again. ≥ When the button is pressed halfway in Still Picture Recording Mode, the focus is set j Switch to Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode j Switch to the object that is locked in Still Picture Recording Mode, the screen may become dark or AF assist lamp (l 71) may ...
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When the Smile Shot function is set to ([FACE RECOG.]), it is set to Manual Focus j When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [OFF], or no SD card inserted j When it will differ from the motion pictures displayed at the start ...
When the Smile Shot function is set to ([FACE RECOG.]), it is set to Manual Focus j When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [OFF], or no SD card inserted j When it will differ from the motion pictures displayed at the start ...
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... 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... above or right below you. [AUTO SLOW SHTR] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 72) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [ON] ≥ The shutter speed is set to [ON].) 66 VQT3J15 appears, move ...
... 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... above or right below you. [AUTO SLOW SHTR] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 72) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [ON] ≥ The shutter speed is set to [ON].) 66 VQT3J15 appears, move ...
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...[RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON] [MIC LEVEL] When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 72) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND NOISE CANCELER] # [ON] ≥ This function's default setting is [ON]. ≥ When switching to Intelligent...you zoom in (close-up) and surrounding sounds are not red. (Otherwise, the sound is selected) Touch / to adjust. ≥ Touch to set to Manual Mode. (l 72) 1 Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting [AUTO]: [SETr ]/[SET]: AGC is activated,...
...[RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON] [MIC LEVEL] When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 72) MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND NOISE CANCELER] # [ON] ≥ This function's default setting is [ON]. ≥ When switching to Intelligent...you zoom in (close-up) and surrounding sounds are not red. (Otherwise, the sound is selected) Touch / to adjust. ≥ Touch to set to Manual Mode. (l 72) 1 Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting [AUTO]: [SETr ]/[SET]: AGC is activated,...
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... will be changed. ≥ When [ZOOM MIC] is retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 72) 1 Select the menu. Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image while recording. ≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto...
... will be changed. ≥ When [ZOOM MIC] is retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 72) 1 Select the menu. Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image while recording. ≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto...
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... [YES] to be stored. ≥ A confirmation message is displayed when [Enter] is emitted in dark places where it is hard to focus. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 72) MENU : [PICTURE] # [AF ASSIST LAMP] # [AUTO] ≥ Set the Photo light to ([AUTO]) or ([OFF]). (l 57) ≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode...
... [YES] to be stored. ≥ A confirmation message is displayed when [Enter] is emitted in dark places where it is hard to focus. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 72) MENU : [PICTURE] # [AF ASSIST LAMP] # [AUTO] ≥ Set the Photo light to ([AUTO]) or ([OFF]). (l 57) ≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode...
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Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. ≥ MNL appears on the screen. /MANUAL FOCUS WB SHTR IRIS MNL A Manual icons FOCUS Focus (l 75) WB White balance (l 73) SHTR Manual shutter speed (l 74) IRIS Iris adjustment (l 74) 72 VQT3J15 Advanced (Recording) Manual recording ≥ The manual focus, white balance, shutter speed, brightness (Iris and Gain) settings are retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode.
Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. ≥ MNL appears on the screen. /MANUAL FOCUS WB SHTR IRIS MNL A Manual icons FOCUS Focus (l 75) WB White balance (l 73) SHTR Manual shutter speed (l 74) IRIS Iris adjustment (l 74) 72 VQT3J15 Advanced (Recording) Manual recording ≥ The manual focus, white balance, shutter speed, brightness (Iris and Gain) settings are retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode.
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... mode: Outdoors under a clear sky Cloudy mode: Outdoors under cloudy sky Indoor mode 1: Incandescent light, video lights like in gymnasiums etc. Manual adjustment mode: ≥ Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights ≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, stage spotlights ...conditions. In this case, use other White balance modes. FOCUS WB SHTR IRIS MNL ≥ When the display flashes, the manual white balance previously adjusted is stored. White balance Automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the screen when...
... mode: Outdoors under a clear sky Cloudy mode: Outdoors under cloudy sky Indoor mode 1: Incandescent light, video lights like in gymnasiums etc. Manual adjustment mode: ≥ Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights ≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, stage spotlights ...conditions. In this case, use other White balance modes. FOCUS WB SHTR IRIS MNL ≥ When the display flashes, the manual white balance previously adjusted is stored. White balance Automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the screen when...
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... it changes to the gain value. ≥ To return to auto setting, press the iA/MANUAL button again. ≥ When setting both the shutter speed and the iris/gain value, set .../gain adjustment ≥ If the gain value 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. ≥ ... value is 60 Hz, or 1/100 in areas of light around an object that are not displayed. 74 VQT3J15 Manual shutter speed adjustment ≥ When the shutter speed is set lower than 1/15 in the Still Picture Recording Mode,...
... it changes to the gain value. ≥ To return to auto setting, press the iA/MANUAL button again. ≥ When setting both the shutter speed and the iris/gain value, set .../gain adjustment ≥ If the gain value 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. ≥ ... value is 60 Hz, or 1/100 in areas of light around an object that are not displayed. 74 VQT3J15 Manual shutter speed adjustment ≥ When the shutter speed is set lower than 1/15 in the Still Picture Recording Mode,...
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...; When [MF ASSIST] is [OFF], the blue area is not displayed. ≥ To restore Auto Focus, touch [AF] in step 3 or press the iA/MANUAL button again. ≥ The blue display does not appear on the images actually recorded. 75 VQT3J15 The normal A Part displayed in blue. MF : To focus... SHTR IRIS MF MF MF The in-focus area is used) Select the menu. Manual focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 72) 1 (When MF assist function is displayed in blue screen returns ...
...; When [MF ASSIST] is [OFF], the blue area is not displayed. ≥ To restore Auto Focus, touch [AF] in step 3 or press the iA/MANUAL button again. ≥ The blue display does not appear on the images actually recorded. 75 VQT3J15 The normal A Part displayed in blue. MF : To focus... SHTR IRIS MF MF MF The in-focus area is used) Select the menu. Manual focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 72) 1 (When MF assist function is displayed in blue screen returns ...