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Owner's Manual High Definition Video Camera Model No.HDC-SD40P/PC HDC-TM40P/PC HDC-TM41P/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 VQT3J95
Owner's Manual High Definition Video Camera Model No.HDC-SD40P/PC HDC-TM40P/PC HDC-TM41P/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 VQT3J95
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... the recording format for recording motion pictures You can select from either AVCHD or iFrame recording formats to a PC or DVD disc. (l 86) ≥ Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 17) illuminates while the SD card or built-in memory is being accessed (initialization, recording, playback, deleting etc.). Also, the imported file size of iFrame motion pictures will be imported faster than that of AVCHD motion pictures. ≥ It is temporary storage. Back up the data to record motion pictures using this format. In...
... the recording format for recording motion pictures You can select from either AVCHD or iFrame recording formats to a PC or DVD disc. (l 86) ≥ Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 17) illuminates while the SD card or built-in memory is being accessed (initialization, recording, playback, deleting etc.). Also, the imported file size of iFrame motion pictures will be imported faster than that of AVCHD motion pictures. ≥ It is temporary storage. Back up the data to record motion pictures using this format. In...
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...a mode 27 Setting date and time 28 Basic Before recording 29 Selecting a media to record [HDC-TM40/HDC-TM41 30 Recording motion pictures 31 Recording still pictures 33 Intelligent Auto Mode 34 Motion picture/Still picture playback 36 Using the menu screen 39 Using the Setup Menu 40 Zoom in/out function 47 Optical image stabilizer function .......... 48 Recording with the video light 48 Recording functions of operation icons 49 Operation icons 49 Recording functions of menus 53 Manual recording 59 White balance 59 Manual shutter speed/ iris adjustment 61 Recording with Manual...
...a mode 27 Setting date and time 28 Basic Before recording 29 Selecting a media to record [HDC-TM40/HDC-TM41 30 Recording motion pictures 31 Recording still pictures 33 Intelligent Auto Mode 34 Motion picture/Still picture playback 36 Using the menu screen 39 Using the Setup Menu 40 Zoom in/out function 47 Optical image stabilizer function .......... 48 Recording with the video light 48 Recording functions of operation icons 49 Operation icons 49 Recording functions of menus 53 Manual recording 59 White balance 59 Manual shutter speed/ iris adjustment 61 Recording with Manual...
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... (Playback) Advanced (Recording) Basic Preparation Copy/Dubbing Copying from Built-in Memory to SD card [HDC-TM40/HDC-TM41 80 Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video devices, etc 82 With a PC What you can do with a PC 86 End User License Agreement 88 Operating environment 89 Installation 92 Connecting to a PC 94 About the PC display 96 Starting HD Writer LE 1.0 97 Reading the operating instructions...
... (Playback) Advanced (Recording) Basic Preparation Copy/Dubbing Copying from Built-in Memory to SD card [HDC-TM40/HDC-TM41 80 Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video devices, etc 82 With a PC What you can do with a PC 86 End User License Agreement 88 Operating environment 89 Installation 92 Connecting to a PC 94 About the PC display 96 Starting HD Writer LE 1.0 97 Reading the operating instructions...
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.... When you record with the [REC MODE] set to AVCHD are supported by referring to the operating instructions. ≥ It is not always possible to play back motion pictures recorded with the recording format set to pause recording become one scene. In such a case, play back on this unit: AVCHD that records high-definition motion pictures and iFrame that records motion pictures suitable for details about approximate recordable time. When motion picture is recorded in iFrame format ≥ You...
.... When you record with the [REC MODE] set to AVCHD are supported by referring to the operating instructions. ≥ It is not always possible to play back motion pictures recorded with the recording format set to pause recording become one scene. In such a case, play back on this unit: AVCHD that records high-definition motion pictures and iFrame that records motion pictures suitable for details about approximate recordable time. When motion picture is recorded in iFrame format ≥ You...
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... ENTER button to 0h00m00s for playback indication will pause momentarily and the screen may turn black when the scenes are switching. 37 VQT3J95 Plays back the previous picture. Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails. ∫ Change the thumbnail display While the thumbnail is displayed, the thumbnail display changes in numerical order) start/pause. Towards "r": Increases the volume Towards "s": Decreases the volume ≥ Sound will be reset to display (/not-display) the operation icon...
... ENTER button to 0h00m00s for playback indication will pause momentarily and the screen may turn black when the scenes are switching. 37 VQT3J95 Plays back the previous picture. Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails. ∫ Change the thumbnail display While the thumbnail is displayed, the thumbnail display changes in numerical order) start/pause. Towards "r": Increases the volume Towards "s": Decreases the volume ≥ Sound will be reset to display (/not-display) the operation icon...
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Advanced (Recording) Recording with a tripod, we recommend that you wish to . Delete/Video light button Setting of the video light switches every time the button is pressed while in recording mode. (On) # setting canceled ≥ When the video light is in use, the recordable time when using the battery is shortened. ≥ The subject should be possible under strong shaking conditions. Optical image stabilizer button Press the button to turn the optical image stabilizer on /off. (On) # setting canceled...
Advanced (Recording) Recording with a tripod, we recommend that you wish to . Delete/Video light button Setting of the video light switches every time the button is pressed while in recording mode. (On) # setting canceled ≥ When the video light is in use, the recordable time when using the battery is shortened. ≥ The subject should be possible under strong shaking conditions. Optical image stabilizer button Press the button to turn the optical image stabilizer on /off. (On) # setting canceled...
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...) Digital zoom (Up to 50k) Digital zoom (Up to 1200k) [1500k]: Digital zoom (Up to 1500k) ≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded. [REC MODE] Switch the picture quality and recording format of the motion pictures to be recorded. : [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting [HA]/[HG]/[HX]*1: Set the recording mode to AVCHD. [iFrame]*2: Set the recording mode to iFrame. *1 Recording will have higher quality in [HX] mode), mosaic-type noise may appear at playback...
...) Digital zoom (Up to 50k) Digital zoom (Up to 1200k) [1500k]: Digital zoom (Up to 1500k) ≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded. [REC MODE] Switch the picture quality and recording format of the motion pictures to be recorded. : [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting [HA]/[HG]/[HX]*1: Set the recording mode to AVCHD. [iFrame]*2: Set the recording mode to iFrame. *1 Recording will have higher quality in [HX] mode), mosaic-type noise may appear at playback...
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... input level and then press the MENU button. ≥ (Microphone input level meter) appears on the screen. The desired recording level can be able to record natural-sounding audio. 2 (When [SETr ]/[SET] is selected) Press 2/1 to Manual Mode. (l 59) 1 Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting [AUTO]: [SETr ]: [SET]: AGC is activated, and the recording level is activated, reducing noise. A Left B Right C Microphone input level ≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the setting is fixed to [AUTO] and cannot be changed. ≥ The microphone input...
... input level and then press the MENU button. ≥ (Microphone input level meter) appears on the screen. The desired recording level can be able to record natural-sounding audio. 2 (When [SETr ]/[SET] is selected) Press 2/1 to Manual Mode. (l 59) 1 Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting [AUTO]: [SETr ]: [SET]: AGC is activated, and the recording level is activated, reducing noise. A Left B Right C Microphone input level ≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the setting is fixed to [AUTO] and cannot be changed. ≥ The microphone input...
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.... 69 VQT3J95 Advanced (Playback) Deleting scenes/still pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ¬ Change the mode to be deleted are being played back. ∫ Deleting multiple scenes/still pictures from the thumbnail display 1 Press the /LIGHT button while the thumbnail view screen is displayed. 2 Select [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT] using the cursor button, then press the...
.... 69 VQT3J95 Advanced (Playback) Deleting scenes/still pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ¬ Change the mode to be deleted are being played back. ∫ Deleting multiple scenes/still pictures from the thumbnail display 1 Press the /LIGHT button while the thumbnail view screen is displayed. 2 Select [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT] using the cursor button, then press the...
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... the operating instructions for the TV.) 3 Change the mode to to this unit. ≥ Check that the plugs are connected at the same time, output will be displayed on the screen of the AV multi destination is connected simultaneously. 2 Select the video input on the TV. Check on the TV during recording mode. 75 VQT3J95 Image may differ depending on the connected TV.) ≥ Check the input setting (input switch) and the audio input setting on the screen...
... the operating instructions for the TV.) 3 Change the mode to to this unit. ≥ Check that the plugs are connected at the same time, output will be displayed on the screen of the AV multi destination is connected simultaneously. 2 Select the video input on the TV. Check on the TV during recording mode. 75 VQT3J95 Image may differ depending on the connected TV.) ≥ Check the input setting (input switch) and the audio input setting on the screen...
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... screen Change the menu setting to display the images correctly. (Check the TV setting.) : [SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [4:3] Example of images with a [16:9] aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3) [TV ASPECT] setting [16:9] [4:3] ≥ If a wide-screen TV is connected, adjust the aspect setting on how to the following support site for information about Panasonic TVs with an SD card slot for the TV. 76 VQT3J95 http://panasonic.net/ ≥ Scenes recorded...
... screen Change the menu setting to display the images correctly. (Check the TV setting.) : [SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [4:3] Example of images with a [16:9] aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3) [TV ASPECT] setting [16:9] [4:3] ≥ If a wide-screen TV is connected, adjust the aspect setting on how to the following support site for information about Panasonic TVs with an SD card slot for the TV. 76 VQT3J95 http://panasonic.net/ ≥ Scenes recorded...
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.../still pictures j Red: Zoom out from still picture ≥ To change the media for playback and [VIDEO/PICTURE], change the play mode selection using are compatible with VIERA Link. In this case, use the remote control for the TV to switch the input channel. ≥ If you are unsure whether or not the TV and AV amplifier you are using the cursor button on the types of the TV for the operations that support...
.../still pictures j Red: Zoom out from still picture ≥ To change the media for playback and [VIDEO/PICTURE], change the play mode selection using are compatible with VIERA Link. In this case, use the remote control for the TV to switch the input channel. ≥ If you are unsure whether or not the TV and AV amplifier you are using the cursor button on the types of the TV for the operations that support...
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... dates can copy to copy, change the card following the instruction on the screen. 4 Press the MENU button when the copy complete message is displayed. ≥ The thumbnail view of the SD card, or only the necessary parts. Copying ≥ If there is not much remaining capacity in succession. ≥ If 2 or more SD cards are necessary to multiple SD cards following the instructions on the screen. Be aware that deleted data...
... dates can copy to copy, change the card following the instruction on the screen. 4 Press the MENU button when the copy complete message is displayed. ≥ The thumbnail view of the SD card, or only the necessary parts. Copying ≥ If there is not much remaining capacity in succession. ≥ If 2 or more SD cards are necessary to multiple SD cards following the instructions on the screen. Be aware that deleted data...
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... with this unit. (Shut down the software supplied with this unit and other software at the same time. 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 that supplied to format the disc may get stuck in the device. Important Notice ≥ When using a Mac.
... with this unit. (Shut down the software supplied with this unit and other software at the same time. 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 that supplied to format the disc may get stuck in the device. Important Notice ≥ When using a Mac.
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... is because the unit is hard to bring into focus in Auto Focus Mode, use the Manual Focus Mode to adjust the focus. (l 35, 62) ≥ Before turning on the unit, open the lens cover. ≥ This message may see horizontal bars in a very dark location. ≥ In a place with the (Indoor mode 2), set the white balance setting to be played back. The LCD monitor flickers indoors. Problem The unit arbitrarily stops recording. Auto focus function does not work.
... is because the unit is hard to bring into focus in Auto Focus Mode, use the Manual Focus Mode to adjust the focus. (l 35, 62) ≥ Before turning on the unit, open the lens cover. ≥ This message may see horizontal bars in a very dark location. ≥ In a place with the (Indoor mode 2), set the white balance setting to be played back. The LCD monitor flickers indoors. Problem The unit arbitrarily stops recording. Auto focus function does not work.
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...; Change the setting of the unit. The images are unnecessary, format the media to the operating instructions of SD card (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/ SDXC Memory Card) that the device is compatible with a HDMI mini cable (optional). (l 78) ≥ Set [VIERA Link] to TV correctly. If the SD card is inserted in another device, it is not recognized. Problem Video or audio is not output even though it is connected to [ON]. (l 78) ≥ Turn...
...; Change the setting of the unit. The images are unnecessary, format the media to the operating instructions of SD card (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/ SDXC Memory Card) that the device is compatible with a HDMI mini cable (optional). (l 78) ≥ Set [VIERA Link] to TV correctly. If the SD card is inserted in another device, it is not recognized. Problem Video or audio is not output even though it is connected to [ON]. (l 78) ≥ Turn...
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... card or built-in this unit. Problem Cannot copy scenes on the SD card by connecting to other products Check points ≥ Other equipment might have not recognized the SD card. Problem When connected by the USB cable, this unit to import AVCHD scenes with the USB cable. Others Check points ≥ If the SD card is not detected by this unit, it . Cannot see the PDF operating instructions...
... card or built-in this unit. Problem Cannot copy scenes on the SD card by connecting to other products Check points ≥ Other equipment might have not recognized the SD card. Problem When connected by the USB cable, this unit to import AVCHD scenes with the USB cable. Others Check points ≥ If the SD card is not detected by this unit, it . Cannot see the PDF operating instructions...
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Others Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 3.6 V (When using battery) Recording: 3.5 W Charging: 7.7 W Signal system: 1080/60i, 540/30p Recording format: [HA]/[HG]/[HX]: AVCHD format compliant [iFrame]: MPEG-4 AVC file format compliant (.MP4) Image sensor: 1/5.8z 1MOS image sensor Total: 1500 K Effective pixels: Motion picture/Still picture: 1190 K (16:9) Lens: Auto Iris, 16.8k Optical Zoom, F1.8 to F2.6 Focal length...
Others Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 3.6 V (When using battery) Recording: 3.5 W Charging: 7.7 W Signal system: 1080/60i, 540/30p Recording format: [HA]/[HG]/[HX]: AVCHD format compliant [iFrame]: MPEG-4 AVC file format compliant (.MP4) Image sensor: 1/5.8z 1MOS image sensor Total: 1500 K Effective pixels: Motion picture/Still picture: 1190 K (16:9) Lens: Auto Iris, 16.8k Optical Zoom, F1.8 to F2.6 Focal length...
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... Puerto Rico 123 ∫M Manual focus 62 Manual recording 59 Media select 30 Media status 45 Menu 39 Microphone level 57 Mode switch 27 Motion picture compatibility 38 ∫O Operation icons 49 Optical image stabilizer demo 46 Optical image stabilizer function . . . . . .48 ∫P Picture quality 57 Playback Operations 63 Playback zoom 65 Playing back motion pictures by date 66 Power button 26 Power LCD 43 PRE-REC 51 Protect 73 ∫Q Quick start 42 ∫R Recordable time 22, 114 Recording format 8, 54 Recording modes 54 Recording time elapsed 31 Recovery 102...
... Puerto Rico 123 ∫M Manual focus 62 Manual recording 59 Media select 30 Media status 45 Menu 39 Microphone level 57 Mode switch 27 Motion picture compatibility 38 ∫O Operation icons 49 Optical image stabilizer demo 46 Optical image stabilizer function . . . . . .48 ∫P Picture quality 57 Playback Operations 63 Playback zoom 65 Playing back motion pictures by date 66 Power button 26 Power LCD 43 PRE-REC 51 Protect 73 ∫Q Quick start 42 ∫R Recordable time 22, 114 Recording format 8, 54 Recording modes 54 Recording time elapsed 31 Recovery 102...