Panasonic HDC-HS60P Owner’s Manual

Panasonic

Operating Instructions

High Definition Video Camera

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HDC-TM55P/PC
HDC-TM60P/PC

HDC-HS60P/PC

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.

Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guia para rapida consulta en espaSol esta incluida.

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You have purchased one of the most

sophisticated and reliable products on
the market today. Used properly, we're

sure it will bring you and your family
years of enjoyment. Please take time to

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Safety Precautions

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,

• DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR
SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS

VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

• USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

• DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN
ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO

PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING,
ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE

VENTILATION VENTS.

The following mark and symbols are located on bottom of the unit.

CAUTION

CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

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SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

INSIDE. ,_

The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the use1
to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the

product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to

alert the user to the presence of
important operating and

maintenance (servicing)instructions
in the li/erature accompanying the
appliance.

THEFOLLOWINGAPPLIESONLYINTHEU.S.A.

FCCNote:
Thisequipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation, if this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna,

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radioiTV technician for help.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation

instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite

core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: HDC-SD60P/HDC-TM55P/HDC-TM60P/HDC-HS60P

Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device

must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

1-800-211-PANA (7262)

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

• Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.

• Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.

• Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.

• Do not touch the plug terminals (+ and ) with metal objects.

• Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off

thoroughly with water.

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes

thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C (140 °F) or

incinerate.

AC adaptor

This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But

• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power

supply only.

• When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor

to suit the AC outlet configuration.

• When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125 V, ensure the cord you use is

suited to the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the AC adaptor.

• Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug

adaptor or AC cord set.

The unit should be installed near an accessible AC power outlet, with the power cord
connected directly to it.

To completely disconnect power from the unit, unplug the power cord from the AC power
outlet.

r U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:

A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product

7_,oz,__ you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information

on how to recycle this battery.

<For USA-California only>

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material

- special handling may apply.

See www.dtsc.ca.qov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

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II Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety

instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these
operating instructions handy for future reference.

1)

Read these instructions. 11 )

2)

Keep these instructions.

3)

Heed all warnings.

Follow all instructions.

4)

5)

Do not use this apparatus near water.

6)

Clean only with dry cloth.

7)

Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the

manufacturer's instructions.

8)

Do not install near any heat sources

such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including

amplifiers) that produce heat.

9)

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one

wider than the other. A grounding-type
plug has two blades and a third

grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety.

If the provided plug does not fit into your

outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.

12)

Use only with the
cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table
specified by the

manufacturer, or
sold with the

apparatus. When a
cart is used, use caution when moving

the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.

13)

Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods
of time.

14)

Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when

the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug

is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus,

the apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally,

or has been dropped.

10) Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched particularly at

plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the

apparatus.

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Precautions

USE & LOCATION

• TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your
camera and power supply should not be
exposed to rain or moisture. Do not

connect the power supply or operate your
camera if it gets wet. Your camera has

been designed for outdoor use, however it

is not designed to sustain direct exposure

to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a
direct splashing from a pool or even a cup

of coffee. This action could permanently
damage the internal parts of your camera.

Do not attempt to disassemble this unit.

There are no user serviceable parts

inside. Unplug your camera from the

power supply before cleaning.

• AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD
CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY
YOUNG CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW

CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD.

• STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA ... Store
and handle your camera in a manner that
will not subject it to unnecessary

movement (avoid shaking and striking).
Your camera contains a sensitive pick-up

device which could be damaged by
improper handling or storage.

CARE

• TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA ... Do not
use strong or abrasive detergents when
cleaning your camera body.

• TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch
the surface of the lens with your hand.

Use a commercial camera lens solution
and lens paper when cleaning the lens.

Improper cleaning can scratch the lens
coating.

• TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR
CAMERA ... Before handling your

camera, make sure your hands and face
are free from any chemical products, such

as suntan lotion, as it may damage the
finish.

• DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA AT THE
SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS

• DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMERA TO

EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ...

Such as, in direct sunlight, inside a closed
car, next to a heater, etc... This action

could permanently damage the internal
parts of your camera.

• AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN
TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly

moved from a cold place to a warm place,
moisture may form on the SD card and
inside the unit.

• DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR

THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON
WHEN NOT IN USE.

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-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other
Countries outside the European

Union

valid in the European
Union.

This symbol is only
If you wish to discard

this product, please
contact your local

authorities or dealer
and ask for the correct

method of disposal.

• Indemnity about recorded

content

Panasonic does not accept any

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/

HDD related component).

• Handling of built-in memory

[HDC-TM55/H DC-TM60]

This unit is equipped with the built-in 8 GB
[HDC-TM55]/16 GB [HDC-TM60] memory.

When using this component, pay attention to
the following points.

Back up data periodically.

The built-in memory is temporary storage. In
order to avoid erasing data due to static

electricity, electromagnetic waves,
breakage, and failures, back up the data to a

PC or DVD disc. (-_ 101, 109)

• Access lamp [ACCESS] (_ 15)illuminates
while the SD card or built-in memory is

being accessed (initialization, recording,
playback, deleting etc.). Do not perform

the following operations when the lamp

illuminates. It may damage the built-in
memory or cause a malfunction in the unit.

Turn the unit off (remove the battery)

Insert and remove the USB cable
Expose the unit to vibrations or shock

• About disposing of or giving away this unit.
(_ 134)

• Handling of HDD [HDC-HS60]

This unit is equipped with the built-in 120 GB
HDD. While the HDD is capable of storing a

large amount of data, there are a few things
to look out for. When using this component,

pay attention to the following points.

Do not expose the HDD to vibrations and
shocks.

Due to the environment and handling
conditions, the HDD may be subject to

partial damages or may not be able to read,
record, and play back data. Do not expose

the unit to vibrations or shock, and do not
turn off the power during recording or

playback.

If the unit is used in a place with loud
sounds, such as a club or similar venue,

the recording may stop due to sound
vibrations. Recording data on an SD card

is recommended in these places.
Back up data periodically.

The HDD is temporary storage. In order to
avoid erasing data due to static electricity,

electromagnetic waves, breakage, and
failures, back up the data to a PC or DVD

disc. (-_ 101, 109)
If the HDD experiences any abnormality,

back up data immediately,
Failure in the HDD may produce continuous

noise or choppy sound during recording or
playing back. Continuous use will cause

further deterioration, and may eventually
disable the HDD. If these phenomena are

observed, copy the data on the HDD to a
PC, a DVD disc etc. immediately and

contact consumer support. (-) 152, 153)
Once the HDD is out of order, data cannot
be restored.

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Operation may stop in hot or cold

environments.

The unit is disabled in order to protect the

HDD.

Do not use the unit in low atmospheric
pressures.

The HDD may fail if it is used at altitudes of
3000 m (9800 feet) or higher above sea
level.

Transportation

When the unit is transported, turn off the
power and be careful not to shake, drop, or

cause impact to the unit.
Falling detection

[ _ ] is indicated on the screen when it
detects a falling state (a weightless state). If
the falling state is detected repeatedly, the

unit may stop the recording or playback
operation in order to protect the HDD.

• HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] (-) 20)

illuminates while the HDD is being

accessed (initialization, recording,
playback, deleting etc.). Do not perform

the following operations when the lamp

illuminates. It may damage the HDD or

cause a malfunction in the unit.

Turn the unit off (remove the battery)

Insert and remove the USB cable
Expose the unit to vibrations or shock

• About disposing of or giving away this unit.
(-) 134)

• Cards that you can use with

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.

• Refer to page 26 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".

• Functions that can be used for motion
picture recording/motion picture playback

are

indicated by _ in these

operating instructions.

• Functions that can be used for still picture
recording/still picture playback are

indicated by _ in these operating
instructions.

• Pages for reference are indicated by an
arrow, for example: -) 00

These operating instructions are designed
for use with models

[ HDC-SD60 1,_,
[ HDC-TM60 } and _. Pictures

may be slightly different from the original.

• The illustrations used in these operating
instructions show model I HDC=SD60 ),

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

Accessories ............................................ 11

Quick Guide ............................................ 12

Before using

[] Parts identification and

handling ...................................... 15

[H DC-SD60]/[H DC-TM55]/

[HDC-TM60] ................................. 15

[HDC-HS60] ................................. 18

Setup

[] Power supply .............................. 21

Inserting/removing the battery ..... 22

Charging the battery .................... 23

Charging and recording time ........ 24

[] Recording to a card ................... 26

Cards that you can use

with this unit ................................. 26

Inserting/removing an SD card .... 27

[] Turning the unit on/off ............... 28

Turning the power on and off

with the power button ................... 28

Turning the power on and off

with the LCD monitor ................... 28

Selecting a mode ....................... 29

[] Adjusting LCD monitor .............. 30

How to use the touch screen ....... 30

Recording Yourself ....................... 30

[] Setting date and time ................. 31

Recording/Playback

[] Before recording ........................ 32

[] Selecting a media to record

[HDC-TM55/HDC-TM60/

HDC-HS60] .................................. 33

[] Recording motion pictures ....... 34

Recording still pictures ............. 36

Recording still pictures in Motion

Picture Recording Mode .............. 37

[] Intelligent Auto Mode ................ 38

[] Motion picture/Still picture

playback ...................................... 40

Setup

[] Using the menu screen ............. 43

[] Using the Setup Menu ............... 44

Recording (Advanced)

[] Zoom in/out function ................. 51

Extra Optical Zoom ...................... 51

[] Optical Image Stabilizer

Function ...................................... 52

[] AF/AE tracking ........................... 53

[] Recording with the video light .... 54

[] Recording functions of

operation icons .......................... 55

Operation icons ............................ 55

[] Recording functions of

menus ......................................... 60

[] Manual recording ....................... 74

White balance .............................. 75

Manual shutter speed/

iris adjustment .............................. 76

Manual focus adjustment ............. 77

Playback (Advanced)

[] Playback Operations ................. 78

Motion picture playback using

operation icon .............................. 78

Creating still picture from motion

picture .......................................... 79

Highlight&Time frame index ......... 80

Repeat playback .......................... 80

Resuming the previous

playback ....................................... 81

Zooming in on a still picture during

playback (Playback zoom) ........... 81

[] Various playback functions ...... 82

Playing back motion pictures/

still pictures by date ..................... 82

Face Highlight Playback/
Highlight Playback/

Intelligent Scene Selection .......... 83

Changing the playback setting and

playing back the slide show ......... 86

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Editing

[] Deleting scenes/still pictures ... 87

Dividing a scene to partially

delete ........................................... 88

Deleting personal information ...... 89

Protecting scenes/still pictures ..... 90

[] DPOF setting .............................. 91

[] Relay scene combining

[HDC-TM55/HDC-TM60] ............. 92

With a TV

[] Watching Video/Pictures

on your TV .................................. 94

Connecting with a HDMI mini

cable ............................................ 96

Connecting with the AV multi

cable ............................................ 96

[] Playback using VlERA Link TM

(HDAVI Control TM) ....................... 97

With this unit/other products

[] Copying between SD card and

Built-in Memory/HDD
[HDC-TM55/HDC-TM60/

HDC-HS60] .................................. 99

Copying ........................................ 99

[] Connecting a DVD burner

to copy to/play back a disc ..... 101

Preparing for copying/

playing back ............................... 101

Copying to discs ......................... 103

Playing back the copied disc ...... 106

Managing the copied disc .......... 107

[] Dubbing images onto other

video devices ........................... 108

Before using

[] What you can dowith a PC ..... 109

End User License Agreement .... 111

[] Operating environment ........... 112

Setup

[] Installation ................................ 115

[] Connecting to a PC .................. 117

About the PC display ................. 119

Using with a PC

[] Starting HD WriterAE 2.0 ........ 120

Reading the operating instructions

of the software applications ....... 120

[] If using Mac .............................. 121

Indications

[] Indications ................................ 122

[] Messages .................................. 125

About recovery ........................... 126

Troubleshooting .................................. 127

Cautions for use .................................. 133

About copyright ................................... 139

Recording modes/

approximate recordable time ............. 140

Number of recordable pictures .......... 141

Specifications ...................................... 143

Optional accessories .......................... 148

Accessory Order Form (For USA

and Puerto Rico Customers) ..... 150

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.

AND PUERTO RICO) ............................ 151

Warranty

(For Canadian Customers) .................. 153

Index ..................................................... 154

Spanish Quick Use Guide/

Guia espa_ola para el uso r_pido ...... 156

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Accessories

Check the accessories before using this unit.

Product numbers correct as of Feb. 2010. These may be subject to change.

Battery pack

VW-VBK180

VSK0711
AC adaptor _,_

AC cable
K2CA2CA00025

AV multi cable

K1 HY12YYO004

USB cable
K1 HY04YY0032

Stylus pen
VGQOC14

CD-ROM
Software

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Quick Guide

• Inserting the battery

Install the battery by inserting it in the

direction shown in the figure.

O Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.

• Charging the battery

O DC input terminal
O Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input

terminal.
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.

• Inserting/removing an SD card

1) Open the LCD monitor.

2) Open the SD card cover and insert
(remove) the SD card into (from) the

card slot Q.

• Face the label side _ in the direction

shown in the illustration and press it
straight in as far as it will go.

• Press the center of the SD card and then

pull it straight out.

3) Securely close the SD card cover.

• Securely close it until it clicks.

• Turning the unit on/off

Turning the power on and off with the
power button

Press the power button to turn on the power.

O

®/I

O The status indicator lights on.

• To turn offthe power, hold down the power

button until the status indicator goes off.

Turning the power on and off with the
LCD monitor

Power is turned on when the LCD monitor is
opened, and power is turned off when it is

closed.

• To turn on the power

Access lamp [ACCESS] _

eWhe n this unit is accessing the SD

card or bui!t-in memory, the access

!amp lights up,

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O

O The status indicator lights on.

• To turn off the power

Q

Q The status indicator goes off.

• Selecting a mode

Operate the mode switch to change the
mode to _ , O or [_.

Selecting a media to record
[HDC-TM55/HDC-TM60/HDC-HS60]

1) Change the mode to _ or _ .

2) Select the menu.

Motion Picture Recording
Mode (-_ 34)

Still Picture Recording Mode
(-> 36)

[] Playback Mode (-_ 40, 78)

• 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 and release the touch screen to select
icon or picture.

• Language selection

1) Press the MENU button, then touch
[SETUP] _ [LANGUAGE].

2) Touch [English].

: [MEDIA SELECT]

3) Touch the media to record motion
pictures or still pictures.

• Touch [VIDEO/SD CARD] or [PICTURE/

SD CARD] to record to the SD card.

[ HDC=TM55 }/( HDC=TM60 }

Touch [VIDEO/Built-inMemory] or
[PICTURE/Built-inMemory] to record to

the built-in memory.

Touch [VIDEO/HDD] or [PICTURE/HDD]
to record to the HDD.

• The media is selected separately to

motion pictures or still pictures is
highlighted in yellow.

4) Touch [ENTER].

• Recording motion pictures

1) Change the mode to _ .

2) Open the LCD monitor.

3) Press the recording start/stop button to
start recording.

O When you begin recording, | | changes to O.

• Recording still pictures

1) Change the mode to _ .

2) Open the LCD monitor.

3) Press the _ button fully to take the
picture.

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• Motion picture/Still picture

playback

1) Change the mode to [].

2) Touch the play mode select icon O.

3) Touch the desired media to be played
back motion pictures or still pictures.

• Touch [VlDEO/SD CARD] or [PICTURE/

SD CARD] to play back the SD card.

I HDC-TM55 ]/I HDC-TM60 ]

Touch [VIDEO/Built-inMemory] or

[PICTURE/Built-inMemory] to play back

the built-in memory.

Touch [VIDEO/HDD] or [PICTURE/HDD]
to play back the HDD.

4) Touch the scene or the still picture to be
played back,

• Next (previous) page can be displayed by

touching [_/[_ .

5) Select the playback operation by
touching the operation icon.

(Motion picture playback)

• /11: Playback/Pause
4<1: Rewind playback

• • : Fast forward playback

I1: Stops the playback and shows

the thumbnails.

• : Displays the direct playback bar.

(-> 79)

(Still picture playback)

• /I I: Slide show (playback of the still
pictures in numerical order)

start/pause.

411: Plays back the previous picture.

I I • : Plays back the next picture,
I1: Stops the playback and shows

the thumbnails.

• Touch _ / _' to display/not-display the

operation icon.

O Operation icon

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Parts identification and
handling

12345

1 Power button [V/I] (-) 28)
2 Speaker

3 Intelligent auto/Manual button

[iA/MANUAL] (-) 38)

4 Optical image stabilizer button

[((_))/O.l.S.] (-) 52)

5 Mode switch (-) 29)
6 Battery holder (-) 22)

7 HDMI mini connector [HDMI]

6

(-) 94, 97)

8 USB terminal [_] (-) 102, 117)
9 AV multi connector [AV MULTI]

(-) 94, 108)

• Use the AV multi cable (only the supplied

cable).

10 SD card cover (-) 27)

11 Card slot (-) 27)
12 Access lamp [ACCESS] (-_ 27)

13 Lens cover

• The lens cover opens in I_ Motion

Picture Recording Mode or O Still
Picture Recording Mode. (-) 29)

14 Internal stereo microphones
15 Built-in flash (-_ 57)

16 Lens

17 Video light (-) 54, 73)

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18 19

20 21 22 23 24

18 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (-_ 30)

• It can open up to 90 _.

O Q

• It can rotate up to 180 ° O towards the lens
or 90 ° Q towards the opposite direction.

Due to limitations in LCD production
technology, there may be some tiny bright
or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.

However, this is not a malfunction and
does not affect the recorded picture.

19 Recording start/stop button (-') 34)

20 Sub recording start/stop button

(-,) 32)

• This button functions in the same manner
as the recording start/stop button.

21 Adjust zoom buttons (-') 51)
22 Menu button [MENU] ('-) 43)

23 Video light button [LIGHT] (,_ 54)
24 Delete button [ _ ] (-') 87)

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26

25

25 Tripod receptacle
26 Battery release lever [BATTERY]

(-_ 22)

27 28 29

27 Status indicator (-> 28)
28 Photoshot button [ O ] (-> 36)

29 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture

Recording Mode or Still Picture

Recording Mode) (-> 51)
Thumbnail display switch [ _ I0_]1

Volume lever [-VOL+] (In Playback
Mode) (-> 42)

30 DC input terminal (-> 23)

• Do not use any other AC adaptors except
the supplied one.

31 Grip belt

31

O Flip the belt.
I_ Adjust the length.

l_l Replace the belt.

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12 34 5

6

1

1

1 Power button [_)/I] (-_28)
2 Speaker

3 Intelligent auto/Manual button

[iA/MANUAL] (-) 38)

4 Optical image stabilizer button

[((_))/O.l.S.] (-_ 52)

5 Mode switch (-) 29)
6 Battery holder (-) 22)

7 HDMI mini connector [HDMI]

(-) 94, 97)

8 USB terminal [._] (-) 102, 117)
9 AV multi connector [AV MULTI]

(-) 94, 108)

• Use the AV multi cable (only the supplied

cable).

10 SD card cover (-) 27)

11 Card slot (-) 27)
12 Access lamp [ACCESS] (-_ 27)

13 Lens cover

• The lens cover opens in _ Motion
Picture Recording Mode or O Still

Picture Recording Mode. (-) 29)

14 Internal stereo microphones
15 Built-in flash (-_ 57)

16 Lens
17 Video light (-) 54, 73)

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18 19

20 21 222324

18 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (-_ 30)

• It can open up to 90L

@ 0

• It can rotate up to 180 ° O towards the lens
or 90 ° 0 towards the opposite direction.

Due to limitations in LCD production
technology, there may be some tiny bright

or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.
However, this is not a malfunction and
does not affect the recorded picture.

19 Recording start/stop button (-_ 34)
20 Sub recording start/stop button

(-_ 32)

• This button functions in the same manner
as the recording start/stop button.

21 Adjust zoom buttons (-_ 51)
22 Menu button [MENU] (-_ 43)

23 Video light button [LIGHT] (-_ 54)
24 Delete button [ _ ] (-_ 87)

26

25

25 Tripod receptacle
26 Battery release lever [BATTERY]

(-_ 22)

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27 28 29 30

27 Status indicator (-) 28)
28 Photoshot button [ O ] (-> 36)

29 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture

Recording Mode or Still Picture

Recording Mode) (-> 51)
Thumbnail display switch [ _ I0_]1

Volume lever [-VOL-t-] (In Playback
Mode) (-> 42)

30 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD]
31 DC input terminal (-> 23)

• Do not use any other AC adaptors except
the supplied one.

32 Grip belt

O Flip the belt.

Adjust the length.

_l Replace the belt.

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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.

• This unit has a function to distinguish the batteries that can be used, and the
batteries (VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360) that are compatible with this function. (The

batteries that are not compatible with this function cannot be used.)

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.

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• Press the power button to turn off the power. (-_ 28)

Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.

Removing the battery

Be sure to hold down the power button unti

the status indicator goes off. Then remove
the battery while supporting the unit to

prevent it from dropping.
Move the battery release lever in the

direction indicated by the arrow and

remove the battery when unlocked.

O Insert the battery until it clicks

and locks.

BATTERY

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is

incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type

recommended by the manufacturer.

Dispose of used batteries according to

the manufacturer's instructions.

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Whenthis unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully

before using this unit for the first time.

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-BCIOPP; optional).

• The battery will not be charged if the power is turned on.

O DC input terminal

1 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input terminal.

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.

• Connecting to the AC outlet

If you turn on the unit while charging with the AC adaptor, you can use the unit with power

supplied from the outlet.

• If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 136.

• We recommend using Panasonic batteries (-) 11,24, 25, 148).

• 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.

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• Charging/Recording time

• Temperature: 25 °C (77 '_F)/humidity: 60%

Supp!ied battery/

VW-VBK180

(optional)

[3.6 V!1790 mAh]

VW:VBK360

(optional)

[3.6 V/3580 mAh]

Supp!ied battery/

VW-VBK180

(optional)

[3.6 V!1790 mAh]

MW:VBK360

(optional)

[3.6 V/3580 mAh]

2 h 50 min

4 h 50 min

2 h 50 min

4 h 50 min

HA/HG/HX

HE

HA
HG

HX/HE

HA/HG/HX

HE

HA
HG

HX/HE

1 h 45 min

1 h 50 min

3 h 35 min
3 h 40 min

3 h 40 min

1 h 45 min

1 h 50 min

3 h 35 min
3 h 40 min

3 h 40 min

55 min

1 h 50 min

1 h 55 min

55 min

1 h 50 min

1 h 55 min

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Suppliedbattery!

HDD 1h35min 50min

VW-VBK180

(optional) 2h50min

[3,6V/1790mAh]

SD 50min

1h35min
1h40min

HDD 3h15min lh40min

VW_VBK360

(optional) 4h50min

[3.6V/3580mAh]

SD

3h20min 1h40min
3h20min 1h45min

• 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.

• 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 _1 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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Recording to a card

The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card, built-in memory or HDD.
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.

Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for
motion picture recording.

Card type CapacitY Moti0n picture recording picture

, I recording

I I Still

ii_i ! i!:;i:i!i 8 MB/16 MB Cannot be used.

32 MB/84 MB/ The recording may suddenly stop during

128 MB/256 MB motion picture recording depending on

512 MB/1 GB/ Can be

4 GB/6 GB/8 GB/

12 GB/16 GB/ Can be used.

_a :..... 24 GB/32 GB

::M 48 GB/64 GB

* The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes.

• 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.

Cannot be guaranteed in operation,

the SD card you use. (-) 128)

2 GB used.

• When the write-protect
switch O 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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WhenusinganSDcardnotfromPanasonic,oronepreviouslyusedonotherequipment,
forthefirsttimeonthisunit,formattheSDcard.(-)48)WhentheSDcardisformatted,all

oftherecordeddataisdeleted.Oncethedataisdeleted,itcannotberestored.

Caution:

Check that the access lamp has gone off.

• When this unit is accessing the SD

card or bui!t-in memorY , the acces s
lamp lights up,

1 Open the LCD monitor.

2 Open the SD card cover and

insert (remove) the SD card
into (from) the card slot O.

• Face the label side _ in the direction

shown in the illustration and press it
straight in as far as it will go,

• Press the center of the SD card and then
pull it straight out.

3 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 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.

• When the card access lamp is lit, do not:

Remove the SD card

Turn the unit off

Insert and remove the USB cable
Expose 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.

• Do not expose the terminals of the SD
card to water, garbage or dust.

• Do not place SD cards in the following
areas:

In direct sunlight.
In very dusty or humid areas.
Near a heater.

Locations susceptible to significant
difference in temperature (condensation

can occur).
Where 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. (-) 137)

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Turning the unit on/off

You can turn the power on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD
monitor.

Press the power button to turn on the power.

Hold down the power button until the status

indicatorgoes off,

O The status indicator lights on.

Power is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and power is turned off when it is

closed.
During normal use, opening and closing of the LOB monitor can be conveniently used
to turn the power on/off.

• To turn on the power • To turn off the power

O

O The status indicator lights on. Q The status indicator goes off.

• The power will not turn off while recording motion pictures even if the LCD monitor is
closed.

• In the following cases, opening the LCD monitor does not turn on the power. Press the
power button to turn on the power.

When the unit is originally purchased
When you have turned off the power using the power button

Q

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Selecting a mode

Change the mode to recording or playback,

Operate the mode switch to change the mode to _ , O or [_.

Motion Picture Recording Mode (-_ 34)

Still Picture Recording Mode (-_ 36)

[] Playback Mode (-_ 40, 78)

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Adjusting LCD monitor

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 center of the icon.

• Touching the touch screen will not operate
while you are touching another part of 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

• Do not touch on the LCD monitor with

hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens.

• Perform the touch screen calibration when
the touch is not recognized or wrong
location is recognized. (-,) 49)

<_Changethe modeto _ or O.

Rotate the LCD monitor towards
the lens side.

The image is horizontally flipped as if you
see a mirror image. (However the image
recorded is the same as a normal

recording.)

Only some indications will appear on the
screen. When _ appears, return the
direction of the LCD monitor to normal

position and check the warning/alarm
indication. (-> 125)

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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.

<_ Change the mode to _ or O.

1 Select the menu.

:[SETUP] _ [CLOCK SET]

2 Touch the date or time to be

set, then set the desired value

using [_/[_.

O Displaying the World time setting

(-> 44):

[HOME]/_l_ [DESTINATION]

• The year can be set between 2000 and

2039.

• The 12-hour system is used to display the
time.

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.

6 months. (The battery is still being
recharged even if the power is off.)

3 Touch [ENTER].

• The clock function starts at [00] seconds.

• A message prompting for World time
setting may be displayed, Perform the

World time setting by touching the screen.
(-) 44)

• Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to
complete the setting.

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Before recording

• Basic camera positioning

O Q

-- O

O Hold the unit with both hands.
I_ Put your hand through the grip belt.

I_ It is convenient to use the Sub-recording Start/Stop button O when holding the unit at

waist level.

• When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with
another person or object.

• When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is
backlit, it will become dark in the recording.

• Keep your arms near your body and separate your legs for better balance.

• Do not cover the microphones.

• Basic motion picture recording

• The unit should normally be held steady when recording.

• If you move the unit when recording, do so slowly, maintaining a constant speed.

• The zoom operation is useful for recording subjects you cannot get close to, but overuse of
zoom in and zoom out can make the resulting motion picture less enjoyable to watch.

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Selecting a media to record

[HDC-TM55/HDC-TM60/HDC-HS60]

The card, built-in memory, and HDD media can be selected separately to record motion
pictures or still pictures.

1 Change the mode to _ or O •

2 Select the menu.

: [MEDIA SELECT] I

3 Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures.

[ HDC-TM55 }/[ HDC-TM60 }

O [VlDEO/SD CARD]
Q [VIDEO/Built-in Memory]

(_ [PICTURE/SD CARD]
_) [PICTU RE/Built-inMemory]

[VlDEO/SD CARD]

_) [VlDEO/HDD]
(_ [PICTURE/SD CARD]

• [PICTURE/HDD]

• The media is selected separately to motion pictures or still pictures is highlighted in yellow.

4 Touch [ENTER].

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Recording motion
pictures

1 Change the mode to _ . 4==m=_

2 Open the LCD monitor. _=o

3 Press the recording start/stop

button to start recording.

O When you begin recording, II changes

to O.

4 Press the recording start/stop

button again to pause recording.

• Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture. (-_ 37)

• The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording
and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.

• Maximum number of recordable scenes: 3900

Maximum number of different dates: 200 (-) 82)

When either of them reaches to the maximum limit, additional scenes cannot be recorded.
(In the case of SD cards it is the maximum number of recordable scenes per card.)

• While recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed.

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• Screen indications in the Motion Picture Recording Mode

O Recording mode
Q Remaining time left for recording

Q

• They are not compatible with devices other than those that support AVCHD: Images
cannot be plaYed with equipment that does not SUpport AVCHD (ordinary DVD recorde[s).
Confirm that your equipment supports AVCHD by referring to the operating instructions.

• There are some cases where the recorded motion pictures cannot be played back, even
if the devic e supports AVCHD. In such cases, play the recorded motion picture with this

unit instead.

(When the remaining time is less than
1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes red.)

(_ Recording time elapsed

Each time the unit is put into recording
pause, the counter display will be reset

to "0h00m00s".

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1

Change the mode to O •

2

Open the LCD monitor.

3

Press the O button
halfway. (For Auto focus

only)

4

Press the _ button fully.

Focus indication:

Recording still pictures

o&
o&

O Focus indication

O (The white lamp flashes.):
Focusing

• (The green lamp lights up.):
When in focus
No mark:

When focusing is unsuccessful.

Q Focus area (area inside brackets)

• If you set the Optical image stabilizer function (-) 52) to [_i/((,_))1 (MODE1), then the
image Stabilizer function will be more effective. ( MEGA/ (MEGA Optical image Stabilizer)

will be displayed when the _ button is pressed halfway.)

• In dark environments, the video light will turn on.

• Focus indication will change to registered focus icon when [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON].

(-) 64)

• Using a flash or tripod is recommended when recording still pictures in dark places

because the shutter speed becomes slow.

• The screen will become darker when the _ button is pressed halfway if the shutter

speed is 1/30 or slower.

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• About the screen indications in

Still Picture Recording

O : Still picture operation indicator

(-) 123)

{: Flash (-,) 57)

: Flash level (-) 57)

@ : Red-eye reduction (-) 58)

iMEGA : MEGA optical image stabilizer

(-) 36)

_1 : Optical image stabilizer (-) 52)

__|!: Quality of still pictures (-,) 71 )
[] : Size of still pictures (-,) 70)

R3000: Remaining number of stiil pictures

(Flashes in red when [0] appears.)

AF_ : AF assist lamp (-,) 73)

• About the focus indication

• The focus indication indicates the status 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 following cases.

When close subjects and far subjects
are included in the same scene.

When the scene is dark.
When there is a bright part in the scene.
When the scene is filled with only

horizontal lines.

• About the focusing area

When there is a contrasting object ahead or
behind the subject in the focus area, the

subject may not be focused. If so, move the
contrasting object out of the focus area.

• Focus area is not displayed in the
following conditions.

When the Intelligent Auto Mode
(Portrait) is used.

When a zoom magnification of more
than approx. 25x is used.

When AF/AE tracking is used.
When the Extra optical zoom is used.
When it is judged that the video light is

required.

You can record still pictures even in Motion
Picture Recording Mode.

4_ Change the mode to _ .

Press the O button fully (press
to the bottom) to take the picture.

It is possible to record still pictures while
recording motion pictures. (Simultaneous

recording)

Built-in flash, Red-eye reduction,
Self-timer (-) 58) do not work.

While recording motion pictures or during
the PRE-REC operation, the following

arrangements are applied so that motion
picture recording takes preference over
still picture recording.

image quality is different from ordinary
still pictures.

The remaining usable capacity (number
of pictures that can be taken) indication

does not appear.

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Intelligent Auto Mode

I VIDEOIIPHOTOJ

The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit towhat you want to record.

Intelligent auto/Manual button

Press this button to switch Intelligent

• Please refer to page 74 for details about
Manua! Mode.

_3 Portrait When the object is a

)erson

Scenery Recording outdoors

Spotlight .1 Under a spotlight

_]_ Low light .1 Dark room or twilight it can record very clearly even in a dark

Night portrait .2 Recording night A subject and the background are

_ortrait recorded with near real-life brightness.

Night scenery .2 Recording night You can record night scenery vividly by

scenery slowing the shutter speed.

Macro .2 Recording zooming in This allows recording at very close

on a flower etc. proximity to the object of recording.

_/_ Normal Other situations Contrast is adjusted automatically for

"1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only
*2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only

• Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired mode.

• In the Portrait mode, a subject that is bigger and close to center of the screen will be
surrounded by an orange frame. (-) 65)

• Using a tripod is recommended in Night Portrait and Night Scenery Mode.

• Optical Image Stabilizer Function (-,) 52) is set to Active Mode/ON in all modes.

• Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions, such as when faces are
of certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used.

• The zoom microphone is set to [OFF] in the Intelligent Auto Mode. (-) 67)

Faces are detected and focused
automatically, and the brightness is

adjusted so it is recorded clearly.

The whole landscape will be recorded
vividly without whiting out the background

sky, which may be very bright.

Very bright object is recorded clearly.

room or twilight.

clear images.

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• Intelligent Auto Mode

When switching to intelligent Auto Mode, the
Auto White Balance and Auto Focus operate

and automatically adjust the color balance
and focusing.

Depending on the brightness of the subject

etc., the aperture and shutter speed are
automatically adjusted for an optimum

brightness.

• Color balance and focus may not be
adjusted automatically depending on light

sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust
these settings. (-) 75, 77)

Automatic white balance

The illustration shows the range over which
Automatic white balance functions.

10®_ 2)

_®_ 4)

-- 6)._

_8_ -- 7) I_. _

Auto focus

The unit focuses automatically.

• Auto focus does not work correctly in the
following situations. Record pictures in the

Manual Focus Mode. (-) 77)

Recording distant and close-up objects
at the same time

Recording a subject behind a dirty or
dusty window

Recording a subject that is surrounded
by objects with glossy surfaces or by

highly reflective objects

For details on Scene Mode, refer to page 60.
For how to set Manual Focus/White Balance

manually, refer to page 74-77.

1) The effective range of Automatic white
balance adjustment on this unit

2) Blue sky

3) Cloudy sky (rain)

4) TV screen

5) Sunlight

6) White fluorescent lamp

7) Halogen light bulb

8) Incandescent light bulb

9) Sunrise or sunset

10) Candlelight

If the Automatic White Balance is not

functioning normally, adjust the white
balance manually. (,-) 75)

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Motion picture/Still
picture playback

IVIDEOIIPHOTO[

1 Change the mode to _.

2 Touch the play mode select icon O.

3 Touch the desired media to be played back motion pictures or still

pictures.

l HDC-SD60 }

O [VIDEO/SD CARD]
@ [PICTURE/SD CARD]

I HDC-TM55 }/( HDC-TM60 }

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[VlDEO/SD CARD]
[VIDEO/Built-in Memory]

[PICTURE/SD CARD]
[PICTU RE/Built-inMemory]

[VIDEO/SD CARD]

t_ [VIDEO/HDD]
0 [PICTURE/SD CARD]

I_1 [PICTURE/HDD]

4 Touch the scene or the still picture to be

played back.

• Next (previous) page can be displayed by touching

5

Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon.

O Operation icon

• Touch _ / _ to display/not-display the operation
icon.

Motion picture playback Still picture playback

1_/I I: Playback/Pause
,4: Rewind playback
1_1_: Fast forward playback

I: Stops the playback and shows

the thumbnails.

1_: Displays the direct playback

bar. (-_ 79)

1_/11:

Slide show (playback of the still
pictures in numerical order)

start/pause.

,II:

Plays back the previous picture.

III_:

Plays back the next picture.

I:

Stops the playback and shows

the thumbnails.

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• Change the thumbnail display

While the thumbnail is displayed, the
thumbnail display changes in the following
order if the zoom lever or adjust zoom
buttons are operated to Q, side or _ side.

20 scenes _ 9 scenes _ 1 scene

H Highlight&Time frame index* (-) 80)

VOL

X_ .i._

• Speaker volume adjustment

Operate the volume lever or the adjust zoom
buttons to adjust the speaker volume during

motion picture playback.

<NIIIIIIII

w T

W T

* Highlight&Time frame index can only set

in Motion Picture Playback Mode.

• 9 scenes display returns if the power is
turned off or the mode is changed.

• When the thumbnail display is changed to

1 scene during motion picture playback,

the recording date and time can be
checked. Similarly, when the thumbnail

display is changed to 1 still picture during
still picture playback, the recording date

and file number can be checked.

Towards "+":
Increases the volume

Towards "--""
Decreases the volume

• Sound will be heard only during normal
playback.

• If pause play is continued for 5 minutes,
the screen returns to the thumbnails.

• The elapsed time for playback indication
will be reset to "0h00m00s" for each

scene.

Motion picture compatibility

• This unit is based on the AVCHD format.

• The video signal that can be played back on this unit is 1920x t080/6gi. 1920X1080J
24p or 1440X 1080/6gi.

• This unit may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded or created on other
products, and other products may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded on

this unit. even if the products support AVCHD.

Still picture compatibility

• This unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF (Design "ule for Camera File
system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries

Association).

• The file format of still pictures supported by this unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted
files will be played back.)

• This unit may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded or created on other
products and other products may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded on this
unit.

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Using the menu screen

1 Pressthe MENU button. 4

2 Touch the top menu O.

3 Touch the submenu O.

• Next (previous) page can be displayed by
touching _L}/[_ .

Touch the desired item to enter
the setting.

5 Touch [EXIT] or press the

MENU button to exit the menu

setting.

• About _ guide display

After touching _, touching the submenus
and items will cause function descriptions

and settings confirmation messages to
appear.

• After the messages have been displayed,
the guide display is canceled.

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Using the Setup Menu

• The items displayed differ depending on the position or settings of the mode switch.
Select the menu,

: [SETUP] _ desired setting I

The screen indications are selected as
shown in the illustration.

Please refer to page 95.

Please refer to page 31.

It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home

region and the travel destination.

1 Touch [SET WORLD TIME].

• If the clock is not set, adjust the clock to the current time. (-> 31 )

• When the [HOME] (your home region) is not set, the message appears. Touch [ENTER]
and proceed to Step 3.

2 (Only when setting your home region)

Touch [HOME].

• Touch [ENTER].

3 (Only when setting your home region)

Touch _/[_ to select your home @

region and touch [ENTER].

• Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] to set daylight
saving time. (_ appears and the _)

summer time setting is turned on; the time
difference from GMT is set forward by one O The current time

hour. Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] again to Q The time difference from GMT
return to the normal time setting. (Greenwich Mean Time)

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4 (Onlywhensettingtheregionofyourtraveldestination)

Touch[DESTINATION].

• Touch [ENTER].

• When the home region is set for the first time, the screen for selecting home/travel
destination appears after setting the home region successively. If the home region has

already been set once, execute the menu operation for Step 1.

5 (Only when setting the region of your travel

destination)
Touch [_/[_ to select your travel

destination and touch [ENTER].

• Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] to set daylight

saving time. _ appears and the
summer time setting is turned on. The

clock and time difference from the home

region time are set forward by one hour.

Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] again to return
to the normal time setting.

• Close the setting by pressing the MENU
button. _ appears and the time of the
travel destination is indicated.

To return the display to the home setting

Set the home region using Step 1 to 3, and close the setting by touching [EXIT] or pressing
the MENU button.

• If you cannot find your travel destination in the area shown on the screen, set it by using
the time difference from your home region.

It is possible to change the date and time display mode.

The local time at the selected
travel destination

(_) The time difference between the

travel destination and the home
region

It is possible to change the date format.

When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to
save battery life.

• The Power Save Function will not activate when:

connected to AC adaptor
using the USB cable for PC, DVD burner etc.

PRE-REC is used

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Theunitisputintorecordingpauseapprox.1secondwhenthepoweristurnedonwiththe
modesetto_ orO.

• Dependingontherecordingconditions,starttimemaybelongerthan1secondinStill

PictureRecordingMode.

• IntheQuickpoweronmode,thezoommagnificationbecomes1×.

Thisunitisputintorecordingpauseapprox.0.6secondsaftertheLCDmonitorisreopened.

• When in Quick start standby mode about 80% of the power used in Recording pause

mode is being consumed, so the recording time will be reduced,

• Start time will not shorten if there is no SD card inserted.

Start time will be shortened if the [Built-inMemory] is selected in the [MEDIA SELECT],
even if there is no SD card inserted.

Start time will be shortened if the [HDD] is selected in the [MEDIA SELECT], even if there

is no SD card inserted.

• Change the mode to _ or O.

1 Set [QUICK START] to [ON].

2 Close the LCD monitor while the mode is set

to _ or _. O
The status indicator O flashes green and the unit goes
into Quick start standby mode.

• The lens cover does not close.
3 Open the LCD monitor.

The status indicator O lights red and the unit is put into
recording pause.

O

• Quick start standby mode is canceled if

about 5 minutes have elapsed

mode is set to []

• Depending on the recording conditions, time for Quick Start may be more than 0.6 seconds

slower in Still Picture Recording Mode.

• It may take some time for Automatic white balance to adjust.

• In the Quick Start Mode, the zoom magnification becomes 1×.

• If [ECONOMY] (-) 45) is set to [5 MINUTES] and the unit automatically goes into Quick

Start Standby Mode, close the LCD monitor and then open it again.

• Turn the unit off using the power button.

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Touchscreenoperation,startingandstoppingofrecordingandpoweron/offcanbe
confirmedwith this sound.

u:[]) (Volume low)/u_]))) (Volume high)

2 Beeps for 4 times
When an error occurs. Check the sentence displayed on the screen. (,-) 125)

This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors.

• These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.

F_ (Makes even brighter)/F_ (Makes brighter)/0_ (Normal)/_ (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 F_ automatically.

• The recordable time will become shorter when you use this unit with the LCD monitor lit up.

It adjusts brightness and color density on the LCD monitor.

• These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.

1 Touch [LCD SET].

2 Touch the desired setting item.

[BRIGHTNESS]:

Brightness of the LCD monitor

[COLOR]:

Color level of the LCD monitor
3 Touch [_/[_ to adjust settings.

4 Touch [ENTER].

• Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to exit the menu

screen.

Please refer to page 96.

Please refer to page 96.

Please refer to page 96.

Please refer to page 97.

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Pleaserefertopage95.

Setto[YES]forchangingthemenusettingsbacktothedefaultcondition.

• Settings for [MEDIA SELECT]*, [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed.
* For users who have [ HDC-SD60 ), this menu is not displayed.

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. (-_ 101, 109)

• When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen.

• Perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be disposed/

transferred. (-_ 137)

• Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card, while formatting. Do not expose the unit to

vibrations or shock.

Use this unit to format media.
Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card may

not be used on this unit.

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. (-_ 101, 109)

1 Touch [FORMAT MEDIA].

2 [ HDC=TM55 }/I HDC=TM60 }

Touch [SD CARD] or Touch [SD CARD] or [HDD].

[Built-inMemory].

• When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen.

• Perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be disposed/

transferred. (-_ 137)

• Perform a physical formatting of the built-in memory/HDD when this unit is to be disposed/

transferred. (-_ 134)

• Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card, while formatting. Do not expose the unit to

vibrations or shock.

Use this unit to format media.
Formatting built-in memory or HDD is only available with this unit.

Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card may
not be used on this unit.

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TheamountofspaceleftontheSDcardcanbechecked.
(Onlywhenthemodeisatthe[_ position)

• Touch[EXIT]orpresstheMENUbuttontoclosetheindication.

TheamountofspaceleftontheSDcard,thebuilt-inmemoryandHDDcanbechecked.
(Onlywhenthemodeisatthe[] position)

• Touching[CHANGEMEDIA]switchestheunitbetweenthedisplayfortheSDcardandthe

displayforthebuilt-inmemory/HDD.

• Touch[EXIT]orpresstheMENUbuttontoclosetheindication.

• TheSDcard,built-inmemoryorbuilt-inHDDrequiressomespacetostoreinformationand

managesystemfiles,sotheactualusablespaceisslightlylessthantheindicatedvalue.

Theusablebuilt-inmemory/HDDspaceisgenerallycalculatedas1GB=1,000,000,000
bytes.Thecapacitiesofthisunit,PCsandsoftwareareexpressedas

1GB=1,024×1,024×1,024=1,073,741,824bytes.Therefore,theindicatedvalueofthe

capacityappearstobesmaller.

Perform the touch screen calibration if a different object to the one touched is selected.
1 Touch [CALIBRATION].

• Touch [ENTER].
2 Touch the [+] that appears on the screen with the supplied stylus pen.

• Touch [÷] in sequence (up left _ down left _ down right _ up right _ center).
3 Touch [ENTER].

• Calibration cannot be performed when the LCD monitor is turned 180 °.

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Thisitemisusedtostarttheunitdemonstration.

(Only when the mode is at the _ or 0 position)

[ HDC-SD60 )

If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [ON] when there is no SD card inserted, the demonstration

automatically starts.

[ HD C-TM 55 ] / _ / f_"_m_el

If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [ON] when there is no SD card inserted and while this unit is

connected to the AC adaptor, the demonstration automatically starts.

If any operation takes place, the demonstration is canceled. However if no operations take

place for approx. 10 minutes, the demonstration automatically starts again. To stop the
demonstration, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF] or insert an SD card.

This item is used to start the Optical Image Stabilizer demo.
(Only when the mode is at the _ or 0 position)

Touch [O.l.S. DEMO], the demonstration automatically starts.
When you touch [EXIT], the demonstration will be canceled.

You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen.

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Zoom in/out function

The maximum optical zoom ratio is 25x.
The default setting of the [ZOOM MODE] is [i.Zoom 35x]. It can be extended to a maximum

of 35x during Motion Picture Recording Mode. (-) 61 )
4_ Change the mode to _ or O.

Zoom lever/Adjust zoom buttons

T side:

w T

If the number of the recording pixels is set to anything other than the maximum number of

recording pixels in Still Picture Recording Mode, the still picture can be recorded with a zoom
ratio of a maximum of 50x without degrading the picture quality.

• Extra optical zoom ratio varies depending on the setting of [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT

RATIO]. (-) 70, 71)

• Extra optical zoom mechanism

When you set the picture size to [], the maximum [] area is cropped to the center []
area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect.

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.

• The adjust zoom buttons are useful for
making fine adjustments to the zoom

magnification.

• If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound may
be recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly.

• When the zoom magnification is 25x, the subjects are focused at approx. 1.5 m (4.9 feet)
or more.

• When the zoom magnification is 1x, this unit can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm (1.6")
away from the lens.

• The zoom speed does not vary when operating with the adjust zoom buttons.

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Optical Image Stabilizer
Function

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Optical Image Stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as
much.

4_ Change the mode to _ or O,

0.1.s.

Optical image stabilizer button

Pressing the button changes the Optical
image stabilizer setting,

(Motion Picture Recording Mode)

[_ _ ((_)) _ OFF

(Still Picture Record ing Mode)

_1/_2 _ €(_111/€(_2_ OFF

• Switch to Manual Mode before setting the
Optical image stabilizer function to off.

: Active mode

This setting gives more stabilization ana is
suitable for recording when walking.

((_)) : ON
This setting is suitable for recording n a stable
state such as scenery. We recommend

recording with a tripod in Motion Picture
Recording Mode.

• Changing the Optical Image Stabilizer Function when in Still Picture

Recording Mode

: [RECORD SETUP] _ [O.I.S.] _ [MODE1] or [MODE2]

[MODE1]:

The function works all the time.

[MODE2]:

The function works when the I!_ button is pressed. We recommend you are recording
yourself or recording with a tripod in Still Picture Recording Mode.

• When in [MODE1], _1/(1_))1 appears. When in [MODE2], _2/€(_))2 appears.

I

• Stabilization may not be possible under strong shaking conditions.

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AF/AE tracking

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It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen.

The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves.
(Dynamic tracking)

4_ Change the mode to _ or O • 3 Start recording.

.t Touch _. • When you touch [RETURN], the tracking

• _ will be displayed on the screen.

• When [FACE RECOG.] (-) 62) is [ON] and
a registered face is detected, the target is

automatically locked.

2 Touch the object and lock the

target.

O Target frame

• When you touch the head of the object,
the target frame on the head gets locked

and tracking starts.

• Touch the object to be changed again
when you want to change the target.

• When the intelligent Auto Mode is
selected, the setting becomes

(Normal) and touched object is tracked.
Selection becomes _ (Portrait) when

target frame is locked on a face. (It may
turn to _ (Normal) even if the target is

locked on the face when a spotlight is

shining or with a dark scene.)

function will be canceled.

• About target flame

• When target lock fails, the target frame
blinks in red and then disappears. Touch a

characteristic part (color etc.) on the object
to lock onto it again.

• When the O button is pressed halfway
in Still Picture Recording Mode, the focus

is set to the object that is locked. The
target frame turns green when it focuses,

and the target cannot be changed.

• It may track different objects or may not
lock the target depending on the recording

conditions such as the following:

When the object is too large or too small
When color of the object is similar to the

background
When the scene is dark

• When the target is locked in Still Picture
Recording Mode, the screen may become

dark or the video light may turn on.

• AF/AE tracking will be canceled in the
following cases.

When the mode is changed
When the power is turned off

When the Scene mode is set
Switch to Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual

Mode
Switch to recording of yourself.

• After setting [DISPLAY] to [OFF] if no
operation is performed for a few seconds,

the operation icon disappears. Touch the
screen to display the icon again. When the

AF/AE tracking is used, the icon does not
disappear.

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Recording with the video
light

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The video light enables brightening of the images taken in a dimly-lit place.
(_ Change the mode to _ or I1_.

Video light button

Each time the button is pressed, the
indication changes by one setting in the

following order.

_ _IDA/IDA _ Setting canceled

Always on

_l])A / IDA :

Turns on!off automatically according to

brightness of the surroundings.

• When set to _IDA / IDA, the video light turns on in Low Light Mode in Intelligent Auto Mode.

• When the video light is in use, the recordable time when using the battery is shortened.

• The subject should be within 1.5 m (4.9 feet) of the unit.

• Using the Color Night Rec Function at the same time will make conditions even brighter.

• If you turn off the power or change the mode to [] , the video light is turned off.

• If the AF assist lamp is set to [AUTO] (-_ 73) and the video light is set to _IDA / IDA or OFF,
the video light will turn on when taking pictures in a dark place to make the focusing easier.

• Set the video light to off at places where using a light is prohibited.

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Recording functions of
operation icons

Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded.
4_ Change the mode to _ or O.

1 Touch _ to display the 2 (e.g.Backlightcompensation)

operation icons on the screen. Select an operation icon.

• Touch • at the bottom right of the screen
to change the page and touch _ / _ to

display/not-display the operation icon.

Fade .1
intelligent contrast control .I, 2

PRE4_ECPRE-REC .I

Smile Shot .1
Built-in flash .3

@ Red-Eye Reduction .2, 3

Self-timer .3

i(_ intelligent exposure .2, 3

Backlight compensation
(_ Soft skin mode .2
(_) Tele macro
[] Guideline

_,_ Color Night Rec .1' 2

• Select the operation icon again to cancel
the function.

• Refer to the respective pages for
canceling the following functions.

Smile Shot (-) 57)
Built-in flash (-) 57)
Self-timer (-) 58)

"1 Not displayed in Still Picture Recording

Mode.

*2 Not displayed in the Intelligent Auto

Mode.

*3 Not displayed in Motion Picture

Recording Mode.

• If you turn off the power or change the
mode to [], PRE-REC, Color Night

Rec, Backlight compensation, Self-timer
and Tele macro functions are canceled.

• If you turn off the power, the Fade function
is canceled.

• It is possible to set from the menu.
(Except for the PRE-REC and turning
Guideline on/off.)

• After setting [DISPLAY] to [OFF] if no
operation is performed for a few seconds,

the operation icon disappears. Touch the
screen to display the icon again.

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Fade

When you start recording, the image/audio gradually
appears. (Fade in) (Fade in)

When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually
disappears. (Fade out)

• The Fade setting is canceled when the recording stops.

• To select the color for Fade in/out
: [RECORD SETUP] _ [FADE COLOR]

[WHITE] or [BLACK]

• The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white).

(Fade out)

Intelligent €ontrast €Ontrol

This brightens parts that are in shadow and difficult to see and suppresses white saturation
in bright parts at the same time. Both bright and dark parts can be recorded clearly.

• If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not

be clear.

This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds
before the recording start/stop button is pressed,

• PRE[REC]appears on the screen.

• Aim the unit at the subject beforehand.

• There is no beep sound.

• PRE-REC is canceled in the following cases.

If you change the mode.
If you remove the SD card while [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [VIDEO/SD CARD].

If you press the MENU button.
If you turn the unit off.

If you start recording.

After 3 hours have passed

• After setting PRE-REC, if recording starts in less than 3 seconds, or while the PRE-REC

indication flashes within about 3 seconds after initiating the Quick start operation, motion

pictures taken 3 seconds before pressing the recording start/stop button cannot be recorded.

• images displayed on the thumbnail in Playback Mode will differ from the motion pictures

displayed at the start of playback.

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Whenasmiling face is detected during motion picture recording, the unit

automatically records a still picture.
The icon changes each time it is touched.

_] (ON) _ _ (Face Recognition) _ OFF

: The unit records a still picture on detecting a smiling face.

_ : Still pictures are only recorded when the face of a person registered using Face

Recognition (-> 62) is detected.

OFF: Cancel the setting.

• During Smile Shot recording, {_]/_ are red and the face detected as a smiling face is

surrounded by a green frame.

• _J_ does not function when [FACE RECOG.] is [OFF] or no one is registered.

• The face of the subject may not be detected correctly depending on the recording

conditions.

• The number of recording pixels are _ (2816 x 1584) or _ (1920 × 1080). (-> 70)

• When still pictures that have been recorded using the Smile Shot are displayed as

thumbnails, the _] appears.

• When the AF/AE tracking function is target locking a face of the subject, still pictures are

only recorded if a smiling face is detected on the locked subject. When the Smile Shot
function is set to _-" (Face Recognition), it will record only if the face of a subject

registered with [FACE RECOG.] is locked as a target.

When the O button is pressed, the flash is activated and the picture will be
recorded. Use the Built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places.

Each time the { icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order:

([ON]) _ {A ([AUTO]) _ (_ ([OFF])

• When the O button is pressed halfway, the flash indicator will appear.

• The unit automatically determines if the flash is necessary even when it has been set to

(_ by detecting the ambient brightness. (If it determines that the flash is necessary, the

indication lights up in red when the _ button is pressed halfway.)

• To adjust the brightness of the flash
: [PICTURE] _ [FLASH LEVEL] _ desired setting

[{ ]: Less bright
[_ +0]: Normal

[{+]: Much brighter

• Set the flash to (_) where using a flash is

prohibited.

• If the { indication etc. flashes when the

button is pressed halfway, the flash

is not activated.

• The available range of the flash is approx.
1 m to 2.5 m (3.3 feet to 8.2 feet) in dark

places.

• Using the flash fixes a shutter speed to
1/500 or slower.

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Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes.

• The flash is activated 2 times.

• The red-eye phenomenon tends to appear in certain recording conditions and more with
some people than with others.

• When faces are detected in the Intelligent Auto Mode, the Red-Eye Reduction is set to on.

This is for recording still pictures using the timer.

Each time the _ icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following

order:

_)10 (Records after 10 seconds) _ _)2 (Records after 2 seconds) _ setting canceled

• When you press the O button, _)10 or _)2 flashes for the set period before a still picture

is recorded. After recording, the Self-timer is canceled.

• In Auto Focus Mode, if the O button is pressed halfway once and then fully, the lens
focuses on the subject when the button is pressed halfway. If the _ button is pressed

fully all at once, the lens focuses on the subject just before recording.

To stop the timer midway through

Press the MENU button.

• Setting the Self-timer to b_)2is a good way to prevent image shake when the _ button is
pressed while using a tripod etc.

This brightens dark areas so the image can be recorded clearly.

• If there are extremely dark parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.

Backlight compensation

This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject.

_ Soft skin mode

This makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive appearance.
This is more effective if you record a person closely from the torso up.

• If the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color, they will
also be smoothed.

• If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.

• If you record a person in the distance, the face may not be recorded clearly. In this case,
cancel Soft Skin Mode or zoom in on the face (close-up) to record.

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Tele macro

A more impressive image can be obtained by focusing on the object only in close-up

and shading off the background.

• The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 70 cm (28").

• if the magnification is 25× or less, then it is automatically set to 25×.

• Tele Macro Function is canceled when the zoom magnification becomes lower than 25x.

[] Guideline

You can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures
and still pictures. The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the

composition.

• The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded.

• Selecting the type of Guideline

: [RECORD SETUP] _ [GUIDE LINES] _ desired setting

[]

• Displaying Guidelines at playback

• Change the mode to [] .

: [VIDEO SETUP] _ [GUIDE LINES] _ desired setting

• To cancel the Guideline function during playback, set to [OFF].

Color Night Rec

This function allows you to record color images in very low light situations. (Minimum

required illumination: approx. I Ix)

• Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed.

• if set in a bright place, the screen may become washed out for a while.

• Bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.

• Using a tripod is recommended.

• in darker areas, Auto Focus may focus a bit slower. This is normal.

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Recording functions of
menus

[SCENE MODE] _

When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter
speeds and apertures.

• Change the mode to _ or O.

: [RECORD SETUP] _ [SCENE MODE] _ desired setting I

[OFF]: Cancel the setting

t_ Sports: To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback

Portrait: To make people stand out against the background

Spotlight: Improved quality when subject is brightly illuminated.
Snow: Improved image quality when shooting in snowy locations.

_=, Beach: To make blue in the sea or sky vibrant
_- Sunset: To make red in the sunnse or sunset vibrant

..,_: Fireworks. To capture the fireworks in the night sky beautifully

Scenery: For spatial scenery

Low light: For dark scenes, such as at dusk

Night scenery: To capture the evening or night scenery beautifully.

m Night portrait: To capture a person and the background bnghtly.

and pause of playback

(In Motion Picture Recording Mode only)

(In Still Picture Recording Mode only)

• (SportslPortraitlSpotlightlSnowlBeachl

Sunset/Scenery)

The shutter speed is 1/8 or more in Still

Picture Recording Mode.

• (Sunset/Low light)

The shutter speed is 1/30 or more in
Motion Picture Recording Mode.

• (SunsetlFireworkslScenerylNight scenery)

Image may get blurry when a close

object is recorded.

• (Sports)

During normal playback, the image
movement may not look smooth.
Color and screen brightness may

change under indoor lighting.

If the brightness is insufficient, the
Sports mode does not function. The

,_ display flashes.

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• (Portrait)
Color and screen brightness may

change under indoor lighting.

• (Fireworks)
The shutter speed is 1/30.
image may get washed out when

recorded in bright surroundings.

• (Night scenery/Night portrait)
The shutter speed is 1/2 or more in Still

Picture Recording Mode.
Using a tripod is recommended.

• (Night portrait)
The flash is set to [ON].

[ZOOM MODE] _

Set the maximum zoom ratio for the Motion Picture Recording Mode.

• Change the mode to

: [RECORD SETUP] _ [ZOOM MODE] _ desired setting I

[Opt.Zoom 25X]: Optical zoorn (Up to 25×)

[LZoom 35x]: This zoom function allows youto maintain high,definition

[D.Zoom 1500x]: Digital zoom (Up to 1500X)

• The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded.

•!_ •

[REC MODE]

Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded.

• Change the mode to _ .

: [RECORD SETUP] _ [REC MODE] _ desired setting I

O Favors image quality
Q Favors recording time

• Recordable time using the battery (-_ 24)

• This function's default setting is HG mode.

• Please refer to page 140 for details about approximate recordable time.

• When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly, or when a fast-moving subject is recorded
(particularly when recording in HE mode), mosaic-type noise may appear at playback.

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HDC-TM55/ HDC-TM60

It is possible to continuously record motion picture to an SD card when there is no space

available in the built-in memory. (It allows you to record only to SD card from built-in memory.)

• Change the mode to

: [RECORD SETUP] _ [RELAY REC] _ [ON] I

• _> [_] is displayed on the screen. E> I_ will disappear when space in the built-in memory is
gone and the recording to the SD card starts.

• Relay recording can only be performed once.

• Combine the scenes that were relay-recorded using the [RELAY SCENE COMBINE]

into the SD card. (-_ 92, 99)

• Once you have performed [RELAY SCENE COMBINE], you can use the Relay Recording
function again. If the [RELAY REC] is set to [ON] without performing the [RELAY SCENE

COMBINE], a message is displayed. You will be able to perform Relay Recording by
touching [YES], but you will not be able to perform the [RELAY SCENE COMBINE] after

that.

• Still pictures are recorded to the SD card after Relay recording.

• _ is displayed on the thumbnail display during the playback of a scene that was relay-

recorded on the built-in memory.

[FACE RECOG.] _

Face Recognition is a function for finding faces that resemble faces which have already been

registered and automatically prioritizing focus and exposure for those faces. This function
makes it possible to keep the face of your loved ones in focus even when they are at the

back or on the end of a line in a group picture.

• Change the mode to _ or O.

: [RECORD SETUP] _ [FACE RECOG.] _ desired setting I

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[OFF]: The Face Recognition function isnot available.

[ON]: The Face Recognition function is available:

[SET]: Face Recognition registration/editing/cancellation.

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• Registering a face for face recognition

[RECORD SETUP] _ [FACE RECOG.] _ [SET] _ [SAVE]

• Up to a maximum of 6 people can be registered.

1 Align the person's face with the guide.

• Take a picture of the persons face from the front,
ensuring that their hair does not hide the outline of

their face, their eyes or their eyebrows.

2 Touch [REC] or press the O button fully.

• Touch [ENTER].

• It may not be possible to register a face depending
on the recording conditions. In this case, try

recording the face again.

3 Entering the person's name.

• Touch the text entry icon in the center of the screen
and enter the name.

• After entering the name, touch [Enter].

Entering text

[A] etc. Enters a character.

[_) Moves cursor left.

[_ Moves cursor right.

[A/a] Switches between [A]/[a] (alphabet) and [&/1] (symbols/numbers).

Deletes a character.

[Delete] Deletes the previous character if the cursor is in an empty space.

[Enter] Ends text entry.

A maximum of 9 characters can be entered.

4 Touch [ENTER] to end registration,

• Touch [EXIT].

O Guide

Q Text entry icon

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• Changing the information of a registered person

1 Select the menu.

[RECORD SETUP] _ [FACE RECOG.] _ [SET] _ [EDIT]

2 Touch the desired item to enter the setting.

• Up to 3 face shots can be registered. To additionally register

or to change/delete the registered face shots, touch [] or
the face shot.

[SET NAME]:

Change the name.
[PRIORITY]:

Focus and exposure will be set in priority according to the

registration order setting from the first person. Target will be
locked according to the registration order setting from the first

person when AF/AE tracking is active.

• Touch the face shot of the person you wish to promote in the

registration order. This will promote the person forward in the

order,

[FOCUS ICON]:
This changes the focus indication icon that appears during still

picture recording. (Only displayed when Face Recognition is in

use.)

• Touch the icon you wish to have displayed.

3 Touch [ENTER].

• Canceling a registered person

1 Select the menu.

[RECORD SETUP] _ [FACE RECOG.] _ [SET] _ [DELETE] or [DELETE ALL]

• Touching [DELETE ALL] cancels all the registered people.

2 (Only when [DELETE] is selected)

Touch the person to cancel.

• When touched, the person is selected and surrounded by orange. Touch the person again
to cancel the operation.

• Touch [ENTER].

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• Since face recognition searches for faces that resemble the registered faces, there is no
guarantee of positive recognition.

• It may not be possible to correctly recognize a person who has been registered due to
differences in facial expression and environment.

• Perform the registration again if recognition becomes unstable in cases such as when
facial features change with age.

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Whenaregisteredpersonisdetectedbyfacerecognitionduringrecording,thename
registeredforthatpersonisdisplayed.

• Change the mode to _ or O.

: [RECORD SETUP] _ [NAME DISPLAY] _ desired number I

[0FF]111]112]113]

• Displayed name will disappear after a while.

• It is displayed according to the registration order setting from the first person.

• This function is not displayed during recording of yourself or Playback Mode.

[FACE FRAMING] _

Detected faces appear with frames.

• Change the mode to _ or O.

: [RECORD SETUP] _ [FACE FRAMING] _ desired setting I

cancel the setting.

[PRIMARY]:

Only the prioritized face framing is displayed:
[ALL]

All face detection framings are disp!ayed,

• Up to 15 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer to the center of the screen
take preference over others. When [FACE RECOG.] is [ON], registered people are given

priority.

• Prioritized face framing

Prioritized face framing is displayed in orange. Focus and adjustment of brightness will be

performed against the prioritized face framing.

• Prioritized face framing is only displayed in Intelligent Auto Mode.

• Focus will be set to prioritized face framing when the I_ button is pressed halfway when

recording still pictures. Prioritized face framing will turn to green when the focus is set.

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[AGS]

If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position while

recording motion pictures, it is automatically put into recording pause.

• Change the mode to N

: [RECORD SETUP] _ lAGS] _ [ON]

• The AGS function may activate and cause the unit to pause the recording if you are

recording a subject right above or right below you.

.

[AUTO SLOW SHTR] _

You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed.

• Change the mode to

• Switch to Manual Mode. (-> 74)

: [RECORD SETUP] _ [AUTO SLOW SHTR] _ [ON]

• The shutter speed is set to 1/30 or more depending on the surrounding brightness.

• This 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 TM technology.

• Change the mode to

• Switch to Manual Mode. (-> 74)

.

: [RECORD SETUP] _ [Digital Cinema Color] _ [ON]

• For more realistic colors, use an HDMI mini cable with a TV that supports the x.v.Color TM.

• This function cannot be used when switched to Intelligent Auto Mode.

• When motion pictures recorded while this function is turned [ON] are played back
with a TV not compatible with x.v.Color TM, colors may not be reproduced properly.

• To play back images recorded in Digital cinema color with vivid colors of wider color

ranges, a device compatible with x.v.Color TM is required. When these images are played

back with devices other than ones compatible with x.v.Color TM, it is recommended to record
the images after this function is turned [OFF].

• x.v.Color TM is a name for devices that are compatible with the xvYCC format, an

international standard for expanded color in motion pictures, and that follow the rules for

signal transmission.

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[SHOOTING GUIDE]

Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly.

• Change the mode to _.

: [RECORD SETUP]

[SHOOTING GUIDE] _ [ON]

When "CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST." appears,
move the unit slowly while recording.

• Set to [OFF] to turn off the message indication.

• Message will not appear while pausing the recording. (Message will appear even if it is
pausing the recording if [DEMO MODE] is set to [ON].)

• In some recording conditions, messages may not appear.

[WIND NOISE CANCELER]

This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the
realism.

• Change the mode to

• Switch to Manual Mode. (-> 74)

: [RECORD SETUP] _ [WIND NOISE CANCELER] _ [ON] I

• When switching to intelligent Auto Mode, [WIND NOISE CANCELER] is set to [ON], and
the setting cannot be changed.

• You may not see the full effect depending on the recording conditions.

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[ZOOM MIC]

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Directivity of the microphone is synchronized with the zoom operation. Sounds near the front

of the unit are recorded more clearly if you zoom in (close-up) and surrounding sounds are
recorded more realistically if you zoom out (wide angle).

• Change the mode to

• Switch to Manual Mode. (-> 74)

: [RECORD SETUP] _ [ZOOM MIC] _ [ON] I

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[MIC LEVEL]

When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted.

• Change the mode to

• Switch to Manual Mode. (-) 74)

1 Select the menu.

: [RECORD SETUP] _ [MIC LEVEL] _ desired setting I

_11 •

[AUTO]: AGC is activated; and the recording level is adjusted

[SET-I-_]/[SET]: -i-he desired recording level can beset.

2 Touch [_/[_ to adjust the microphone input

level.

• Touch _ to activate/disactivate AGC.
When AGC is activated, the icon is surrounded by

yellow and the amount of sound distortion can be

reduced. When AGC is disactivated, natural recording

can be performed.

• Adjust the microphone input level so that the last 2 bars O Left
of the gain value are not red. (Otherwise, the sound is Q Right

distorted.) Select a lower setting for microphone input _ Microphone input level

level.

3 Touch [ENTER] to determine the microphone

input level and then touch [EXIT].

• u : }|lllll!li(Microphone input level meter) appears on the screen.

• When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the setting is fixed to [AUTO] and cannot be
changed.

• When [ZOOM MIC] is [ON], the volume will be different depending on the zoom rate.

• The microphone input level meter shows the larger of the inputs from the 2 built-in

microphones.

• You cannot record with the audio completely muted.

automatically.

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Adjustthequalityoftheimagewhilerecording.
AdjustbyoutputtingtoaTVwhile adjusting the quality of the image.

• Change the mode to _ or O.

• Switch to Manual Mode. (-) 74)

1 Select the menu.

: [RECORD SETUP] > [PICTURE ADJUST] I

2 Touch the desired setting items.

[EXPOSURE]: Brightness of the image

[WB ADJUST]: Picture color balance

3 Touch _/_ to adjust settings.
4 Touch [ENTER].

• Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to complete the settings.

• _,_:,appears on the screen.

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[PICTURE SIZE]

The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing.

• Change the mode to O •

: [PICTURE] _ [PICTURE SIZE] _ desired setting

• The number of recording pixels that can be set changes depending on selected screen
aspect ratio. (-_ 71)

• Picture size and Maximum

zoom ratio

• Picture size in Motion Picture

Recording Mode

• Change the mode to _ .

: [PICTURE] _ [PICTURE SIZE]

desired setting

[] 2592 x 1944 -*

4:3 [] 1600x 1200 27.5x

[] 640x480 50x

3:2

16:9

* Extra optical zoom cannot be used. The

maximum zoom magnification is 25×.

• This function's default settings are [] in Still Picture Recording Mode and _ in Motion

Picture Recording Mode.

• Please refer to page 141 for details about the number of recordable pictures.

• The recording will become longer depending on the recording pixels.

2688 x 1792 -*

1680x1120 27.5x

2816x 1584 -*

1920x 1080 -*

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2816x 1584

1920x 1080

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[QUALITY]

Selecting the picture quality.

• Change the mode to I_ or O.

: [PICTURE] _ [QUALITY] _ desired setting I

l|- = : Still pictures with ahigh picture qua!ity are recorded.

=Z=: Priority is given to the number of still pictures recorded: Still pictures are recorded

in normal picture quality.

[ASPECT RATIO]

This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method.

• Change the mode to O.

: [PICTURE] _ [ASPECT RATIO] _ desired setting I

3:2: Aspect ratio of conventional film camera or prints (such as L.size print)

16:9: Aspect ratio of high.definition television, etc.

• This function's default setting is [4:3].

• When the aspect ratio is set to [4:3] or [3:2], black bands may appear on the left and right
of the screen.

• The edges of still pictures recorded on this unit with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut at
printing. Check the printer or photo studio before printing.

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[HI-SPEED BURST]

Recording is done continuously at the rate of 30 or 60 still pictures per second.
Use this function to record an object with fast movement.

• Change the mode to O •

1 Select the menu.

: [PICTURE]

[HI-SPEED BURST] _ desired setting

[OFF]:
Cancel the setting.

[30 frames/sec]:
90 still pictures are recorded continuously

at the rate of 30 per second.
The picture size is _ (1920x1080L

[60 frameslsec]:

180 stil pictures are recordec

continuously at the rate of 60 per second.
The picture size is _ (1280×720),

2 Press the O button.

• _ flashes in red during recording.

• First press the _ button halfway, then
press it fully to set the focus and record. It

will automatically focus if you press fully
once, so it is convenient when recording

objects moving back and forth.

3 Touch [Record] or [Delete].

4 (Only when [Record] is selected in step 3)

Touch [REC ALL] or [SELECT].
[REC ALL]: All pictures are stored.
[SELECT]: Pictures are stored by

specifying range.

5 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in

step 4)

Touch the range of pictures that

will be stored.

O Start point*
Q Finish point

• Previous (Next) page is displayed by

touching [_/[_ .

* Only select the picture for start point if only

1 picture is to be stored.

• A confirmation message is displayed

when [Enter] is touched after selecting the
start point and finish point.

Touch [YES] to store the pictures.

[Record]: Pictures are stored.
[Delete]: All pictures are deleted.

• If you turn off the power or change the mode, this function is canceled.

• The maximum number of times you can record on a media is 15.
(In the case of SD cards it is the maximum number of recordable scenes per card.)

• Color balance and brightness on the screen may change with some light sources such as
fluorescent lamps.

• image quality is different from ordinary still picture recording.

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Whentherecordingenvironmentisdarkandfocusingisdifficult,thevideolightturnsonto
makefocusingeasier.

• Change the mode to O •

• Switch to Manual Mode. (-) 74)

: [PICTURE] _ [AF ASSIST LAMP] _ [AUTO] I

• Set the video light to _[DA / E)A or OFF. (-') 54)

• When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the setting is fixed to [AUTO] and cannot be
changed.

[SHTR SOUND]

You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.

• Change the mode to O .

: [PICTURE] _ [SHTR SOUND] _ [OFF]/ J_=_/ _)) I

• No shutter sound is emitted in Motion Picture Recording Mode.

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Manual recording

_ Change themode to _ or O.

Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode.

• _ appears on the screen.

_/MANUALO

_0cu'_ Focus (-_ 77)
7 White balance (-_ 75)
SHT""_ Manual shutter speed (_ 76)

,R,""7 Aperture adjustment (_ 76)

Perform the setting by touching the desired item to be set.

• Touch I1_to change the page and the manual icon appears or disappears each time _ /

_1_ is touched.

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Automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes
or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually.

• Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (-> 74)

1 Touch [WB]. • To set the white balance

2 Touch _/_ to select White manually

balance mode. 1 Select I:_, fill the screen with a

• Select the optimal mode by confirming the
color on the screen.

Auto white balance
adjustment

Sunny mode
Outdoors under a clear sky

Cloudy mode
Outdoors under cloudy sky

Indoor mode 1

"_1 Incandescent light, video lights

like in the studio, etc.
Indoor mode 2

-,.62 Color fluorescent lamps, sodium
lamps in gymnasiums etc.

Manual adjustment mode

• Mercury-vapor lamps,

sodium lamps, some
fluorescent lights

• Lights used for wedding

receptions at hotels, stage

spotlights in theaters

• Sunrise, sunset, etc.

• To return to auto setting, set to | or
press the iA/MANUAL button again.

white subject.

2 Touch and set the blinking I:_ •

• When the screen turns black instantly and
the _ display stops flashing and then

lights constantly, the setting is complete.

• If the _ display continues flashing, the
white balance cannot be set. In this case,
use other White balance modes.

• When the _'_ display flashes, the manual
white balance previously adjusted is
stored.Whenever recording conditions

change, re-set the white balance.

• When setting both the white balance and
the iris/gain, set the white balance first.

• | is not displayed on the screen
when _ is being set.

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ShutterSpeed:
Adjustitwhenrecordingfast-movingsubjects.

Iris:
Adjustitwhenthescreenistoobrightortoodark.

• Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (-_ 74)

/ Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS].

2 Touch _/_ to adjust

settings.

s.T.____.Shutter speed:

1/60 to 118000

• If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [ON], the
shutter speed will be set between 1/30

and 1/8000. •

• The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is
faster.

• The shutter speed will be set between 1/2
and 1/2000 in Still Picture Recording Mode.

m

,.,..._sIris/Gain value:

CLOSE _ (F16 to F2.0) _ OPEN _ (0dB

to 18dB)

• Value closer to [CLOSE] darkens the

image.

• Value closer to [18dB] brightens the

image.

• When the iris value is adjusted to brighter
than [OPEN], 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 the shutter speed

and then set the iris/gain value.

Manual shutter speed adjustment

• When the shutter speed is set lower than
1/15 in the Still Picture Recording Mode,

using a tripod is recommended. Also,
white balance cannot be set. The shutter

speed will be set to 1/30 when the power
is turned on again or when the Quick start

is performed.
You may see a band of light around an

object that is shining very bright, or highly
reflective.

• During normal playback, image movement

may not look smooth.

• If you record an extremely bright object or

record under indoor lighting, color and
screen brightness may change or a

horizontal line may appear on the screen.
In this case, record in the intelligent Auto

Mode or set the shutter speed to 1/60 in
areas where the power supply frequency
is 60 Hz, or 1/100 in areas of 50 Hz.

Manual iris/gain adjustment

• If the gain value is increased, the noise on

the screen increases.

• Depending on the zoom magnification,

there are iris values that are not displayed.

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Ifautofocusingisdifficultduetotheconditions,thenuseManualFocus.

• Change the mode to I_ or O.

• Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (-) 74)

1 (When MF assist function is used)

Select the menu.

: [RECORD SETUP]

[iF ASSIST] _ [ON]

2 Touch [FOCUS].

• 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.

3 Touch [MF] to change to

Manual Focus.

• MF appears on the screen.

4 Adjust the focus by touching

M,_/MZ.

The in-focus area is displayed in blue. The
normal screen returns approximately

2 seconds after you finish bringing the
subject into focus.

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