Panasonic HDC-HS700, HDC-SD700, HDC-TM700 Operating Instruction

Operating Instructions

High Definition Video Camera

Model No. HDC-SD700

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

HDC-TM700

HDC-HS700

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Information for Your Safety

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.

≥ DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S

VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

≥ DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF

NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

≥ DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble. Do not heat the batteries above the following temperatures or incinerate.

Button-type battery 60 oC Battery pack 60 oC

∫ EMC Electric and magnetic

compatibility

This symbol (CE) is located on the rating plate.

Use only the recommended accessories.

≥ Do not use any other AV multi cables and

USB cables except the supplied one.

≥ When you use the cable which are sold

separately, please make sure to use the one whose length is less than 3 metres.

≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of

children to prevent swallowing.

∫ Concerning the AC adaptor

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of unit.

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∫ Information for Users on

Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/ or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with

general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC. By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the

European Union

If you wish to discard

electrical and electronic

equipment, please contact

your dealer or supplier for

further information.

[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union]

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):

This symbol might be used

in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.

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∫ 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-TM700]

This unit is equipped with the built-in 32 GB 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. (l 103, 111)

≥

Access lamp [ACCESS] (l9) 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.

jTurn the unit off (remove the battery) jInsert and remove the USB cable jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock

≥ About disposing of or giving away this unit.

(l 136)

∫ Handling of HDD [HDC-HS700]

This unit is equipped with the built-in 240 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,

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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 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. (l 103, 111)

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 your dealer. Once the HDD is out of order, data cannot be restored.

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 or higher above sea level.

Transportation

When the unit is transported, turn off the power and be careful not to shake, fall, or impact 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] (l 14)

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.

jTurn the unit off (remove the battery) jInsert and remove the USB cable jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock

≥ About disposing of or giving away this unit.

(l 136)

∫ 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 20 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: l 00

These operating instructions are designed for use with models ,

and . Pictures

may be slightly different from the original. ≥ The illustrations used in these operating

instructions show model , however, parts of the explanation refer to different models.

≥ Depending on the model, some functions

are not available.

≥ Features may vary, so please read

carefully.

≥ Not all models may be available

depending on the region of purchase.

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Information for Your Safety.....................2

Accessories..............................................8

Preparation

Before using

[1] Parts identification

and handling ................................. 9

[HDC-SD700]/[HDC-TM700].......... 9

[HDC-HS700] ............................... 12

Setup

[1] Power supply.............................. 15

Charging the battery .................... 15

Inserting/removing the battery ..... 16

Charging and recording time........ 17

Connecting to the AC outlet ......... 19

[2] Recording to a card ................... 20

Cards that you can use with

this unit......................................... 20

Inserting/removing an SD card .... 21

[3] Turning the unit on/off ............... 22

Turning the power on and off with

the power button .......................... 22

Turning the power on and off with

the LCD monitor/viewfinder.......... 22

[4] Selecting a mode ....................... 23

[5] Adjusting LCD monitor/

viewfinder ................................... 24

How to use the touch screen ....... 24

Viewfinder adjustment.................. 24

Recording showing the contents

to a partner................................... 24

[6] Setting date and time................. 25

Basic

Recording/Playback

[1] Before recording ........................ 26

[2] Selecting a media to record

[HDC-TM700/HDC-HS700] ......... 27

[3] Recording motion pictures ....... 28

[4] Recording still pictures ............. 30

Recording still pictures in motion

picture recording mode ................ 31

[5] Intelligent auto mode ................. 32

[6] Motion picture/Still picture

playback ..................................... 34

Setup

[1] Using the menu screen ............. 37

Using the quick menu .................. 38

[2] Using the Setup Menu ............... 39

[3] Using with the

remote control............................ 47

Operation of direction buttons/

OK button..................................... 48

Advanced

Recording (Advanced)

[1] Zoom in/out function ................. 49

Ring zoom.................................... 49

Extra optical zoom ....................... 49

[2] Optical image stabilizer

function....................................... 50

[3] AF/AE tracking ........................... 51

[4] 1080/50p recording .................... 52

[5] Recording functions of

operation icons .......................... 53

Operation icons............................ 53

[6] Recording functions

of menus ..................................... 58

[7] Recording manually by

setting white balance, shutter

speed or iris adjustment ........... 75

White balance .............................. 76

Manual shutter speed/

iris adjustment .............................. 77

[8] Recording with manual focus... 78

Playback (Advanced)

[1] Playback Operations................. 79

Motion picture playback using

operation icon .............................. 79

Creating still picture from motion

picture .......................................... 80

Highlight&Time frame index......... 81

Repeat playback .......................... 81

Resuming the

previous playback ........................ 82

Zooming in on a still picture during

playback (Playback zoom)........... 82

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[2] Various playback functions ...... 83

Playing back motion pictures/

still pictures by date ..................... 83

Face highlight playback/ Highlight playback/

Intelligent scene selection............ 84

Changing the playback settings and playing back

the slide show .............................. 87

Editing

[1] Deleting scenes/

still pictures ................................ 88

Dividing a scene to

partially delete.............................. 89

Deleting personal information ...... 90

Protecting scenes/still pictures..... 91

[2] DPOF setting .............................. 92

[3] Relay scene combining

[HDC-TM700] .............................. 93

With a TV

[1] Watching Video/

Pictures on your TV ................... 95

Connecting with

a HDMI mini cable........................ 98

Listening in 5.1 channel sound .... 98

Connecting with

the AV multi cable ........................ 98

[2] Playback using VIERA Link

(HDAVI Control

™

) ....................... 99

Copy/Dubbing

With this unit/other products

[1] Copying between SD card and

Built-in Memory/HDD

[HDC-TM700/HDC-HS700] ....... 101

Copying ...................................... 101

[2] Connecting a DVD burner to

copy to/play back a disc.......... 103

Preparing for copying/

playing back ............................... 103

Copying to discs......................... 105

Playing back the copied disc...... 108

Managing the copied disc .......... 109

[3] Dubbing images onto

other video device ................... 110

With a PC

Before using

[1] What you can do with a PC..... 111

End User License Agreement.... 113

[2] Operating environment ........... 114

Setup

[1] Installation ................................ 117

[2] Connecting to a PC.................. 119

About the PC display ................. 121

Using with a PC

[1] Starting HD Writer AE 2.1 ........ 122

Reading the operating instructions of the software

applications ................................ 122

[2] If using Mac .............................. 123

Others

Indications

[1] Indications ................................ 124

[2] Messages.................................. 127

About recovery........................... 128

Troubleshooting ..................................129

Cautions for use .................................. 135

About copyright...................................140

Recording modes/approximate

recordable time ....................................141

Number of recordable pictures .......... 142

Specifications ...................................... 144

Optional accessories ..........................149

PreparationBasicAdvancedCopy/DubbingWith a PCOthers

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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-VBG130

AC adaptor

VSK0698

AC cable

K2CQ29A00002

DC cable

K2GJYDC00004

Remote control (Battery built-in)

N2QAEC000024

AV multi cable

K1HY12YY0004

USB cable

K1HY04YY0032

Stylus pen

VGQ0C14

CD-ROM

Operating Instructions VFF0612

Lens hood

VDW2053

Shoe adaptor

(supplied for HDC-SD700/ HDC-TM700; not supplied for HDC-HS700)

VYC0996

CD-ROM

Software

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Preparation

21 22

Before using

Parts identification and handling

[HDC-SD700]/[HDC-TM700]

1089

12 13

1415

1 Speaker 2 Power button [ ] (l 22) 3 Inlet (cooling fan) (l 26) 4 Intelligent auto/Manual button

[iA/MANUAL] (l 32, 75)

5 Optical image stabilizer button

[ /O.I.S.] (l 50) 6 Eyepiece corrector dial (l 24) 7 1080/50p button [1080/50p] (l 52) 8 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 16) 9 Battery holder (l 16) 10 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 19)

≥ Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a

genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VW-AD21E-K; optional).

11 HDMI mini connector [HDMI]

(l 95, 99) 12 USB terminal [ ] (l 104, 119) 13 AV multi connector (l 95, 110)

Use the AV multi cable (only the supplied cable).

≥

14 Card slot (l 21) 15 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 21)

16 Lens cover

≥ The lens cover opens in motion

picture recording mode or still picture recording mode. (l 23)

17 Multi manual ring (l 75, 78) 18 Camera function button

[CAMERA FUNCTION] (l 75) 19 Remote control sensor (l 48) 20 Built-in flash (l 55) 21 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)

≥ Please refer to page 26 for details about

attaching the lens hood.

22 AF assist lamp (l 74) 23 Recording lamp (l 42)

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24 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l24)

24 25

26 28 29 30

≥ It can open up to 90o.

≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens

or 90o B towards the viewfinder.

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.

25 Viewfinder (l 24)

Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the viewfinder screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

26 Quick menu button [Q.MENU] (l 38) 27 Sub recording start/stop button (l26)

≥ This button functions in the same manner

as the recording start/stop button.

28 Adjust zoom buttons (l 49) 29 Menu button [MENU] (l 37) 30 Delete button [ ] (l 88)

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31 Tripod receptacle

MIC

383635

39 40 41 42

32 Shoe adaptor mounting part (l 150) 33 Shoe adaptor cover (l 150) 34 Shoe adaptor release lever

[SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE] (l 150) 35 Photoshot button [ ] (l 30) 36 Zoom lever [W/T] (In motion picture

recording mode or still picture

recording mode) (l 49)

Thumbnail display switch [ / ]/

Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback

mode) (l 36) 37 Status indicator (l 22) 38 Internal microphones 39 Recording start/stop button (l 28) 40 Mode dial (l 23) 41 Shoulder strap fixture 42 Grip belt

Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand.

1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the length. 3 Replace the belt.

43 Microphone terminal [MIC]

≥ A compatible plug-in powered microphone

can be used as an external microphone.

≥ Audio will be stereo (2 ch) with the

external microphone input.

≥ When the unit is connected with the AC

adaptor, sometimes noise may be heard depending on the microphone type. In this case, please switch to the battery for the power supply and the noise will stop.

44 Headphone terminal [ ] (l 57)

≥ Excessive sound pressure from

earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

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[HDC-HS700]

22 23

1415

23 45 6

1089

12 13

1 Speaker 2 Power button [ ] (l 22) 3 Inlet (cooling fan) (l 26) 4 Intelligent auto/Manual button

[iA/MANUAL] (l 32, 75) 5 Optical image stabilizer button

[ /O.I.S.] (l 50) 6 Eyepiece corrector dial (l 24) 7 1080/50p button [1080/50p] (l 52) 8 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 16) 9 Battery holder (l 16) 10 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 19)

≥ Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a

genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VW-AD21E-K; optional).

11 HDMI mini connector [HDMI]

(l 95, 99) 12 USB terminal [ ] (l 104, 119) 13 AV multi connector (l 95, 110)

≥

Use the AV multi cable (only the supplied cable).

14 Card slot (l 21) 15 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 21)

16 Lens cover

≥ The lens cover opens in motion

picture recording mode or still picture recording mode. (l 23)

17 Accessory shoe (l 150) 18 Multi manual ring (l 75, 78) 19 Camera function button

[CAMERA FUNCTION] (l 75) 20 Remote control sensor (l 48) 21 Built-in flash (l 55) 22 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)

≥ Please refer to page 26 for details about

attaching the lens hood.

23 AF assist lamp (l 74) 24 Recording lamp (l 42)

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25 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l24)

25 26

2827 29 30 31

≥ It can open up to 90o.

≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens

or 90o B towards the viewfinder.

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.

26 Viewfinder (l 24)

Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the viewfinder screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

27 Quick menu button [Q.MENU] (l 38) 28 Sub recording start/stop button (l26)

≥ This button functions in the same manner

as the recording start/stop button.

29 Adjust zoom buttons (l 49) 30 Menu button [MENU] (l 37) 31 Delete button [ ] (l 88)

32 Tripod receptacle

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MIC

373433

38 39 41

35 36

33 Photoshot button [ ] (l 30) 34 Zoom lever [W/T] (In motion picture

recording mode or still picture

recording mode) (l 49)

Thumbnail display switch [ / ]/

Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback

mode) (l 36) 35 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] 36 Status indicator (l 22) 37 Internal microphones 38 Recording start/stop button (l 28) 39 Mode dial (l 23) 40 Shoulder strap fixture 41 Grip belt

Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand.

1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the length. 3 Replace the belt.

42 Microphone terminal [MIC]

≥ A compatible plug-in powered microphone

can be used as an external microphone.

≥ Audio will be stereo (2 ch) with the

external microphone input.

≥ When the unit is connected with the AC

adaptor, sometimes noise may be heard depending on the microphone type. In this case, please switch to the battery for the power supply and the noise will stop.

43 Headphone terminal [ ] (l 57)

≥ Excessive sound pressure from

earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

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Preparation

Charging lamp [CHARGE] A

Lights up:

Charging (Battery charging time: l 17)

Goes off:

Charging completed

Flashing:

Be sure to connect the unit correctly (l 137)

Setup

Power supply

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit

The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6.

≥

This unit has a function to distinguish the batteries that can be used, and the batteries (VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6) are compatible with this function. (The batteries that are not compatible to this function cannot be used.)

≥

To use the VW-VBG6 for this unit, the battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is required.

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.

Charging the battery

When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this unit.

Important: If the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, then the battery will not charge. Remove the DC cable from the AC adaptor.

1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet. 2 Insert the battery into the AC adaptor by aligning the arrows.

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≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (l 8, 17, 18, 149)

Removing the battery

Be sure to hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off. Then remove the battery while supporting the unit to prevent it dropping.

Move the battery release lever in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove the battery when unlocked.

BATT

A Insert the battery until it clicks and

locks.

≥ 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.

Inserting/removing the battery

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

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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Charging and recording time

∫ Charging/Recording time

≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%

HDC-SD700

Battery model number

[Voltage/Capacity

(minimum)]

Supplied battery/

VW-VBG130 (optional)

[7.2 V/1250 mAh]

VW-VBG260 (optional)

[7.2 V/2500 mAh]

VW-VBG6 (optional)

[7.2 V/5400 mAh]

Battery model number

[Voltage/Capacity

(minimum)]

Supplied battery/

VW-VBG130 (optional)

[7.2 V/1250 mAh]

VW-VBG260 (optional)

[7.2 V/2500 mAh]

VW-VBG6 (optional)

[7.2 V/5400 mAh]

Charging

time

2h35min

4h40min

9h25min

HDC-TM700

Charging

time

2h35min

4h40min

9h25min

Recording

mode

1080/50p,

HA, HG,

HE 1 h 5 min

1080/50p 3 h 10 min 1 h 55 min

HA, HG,

HE 3 h 20 min

1080/50p 7 h 50 min 4 h 50 min

HA 8h5min

HG, HX

HE 5 h 5 min

Recording

mode

1080/50p,

HA, HG,

HE 1 h 5 min

1080/50p 3 h 10 min 1 h 55 min

HA, HG,

HE 3 h 20 min

1080/50p 7 h 50 min 4 h 50 min

HA 8h5min

HG, HX

HE 5 h 5 min

Maximum

continuously

recordable time

1h40min

3h15min

8h10min

Maximum

continuously

recordable time

1h40min

3h15min

8h10min

Actual

recordable

time

Actual

recordable

time

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HDC-HS700

Battery model

number [Voltage/ Capacity

(minimum)]

Charging

time

Recording

destination

Recording

mode

Maximum

continuously

recordable

time

Actual

recordable

time

1080/50p 1 h 30 min

Supplied battery/

VW-VBG130

(optional)

[7.2 V/1250 mAh]

2h35min

HDD

HA, HG,

HX, HE

1h35min

1080/50p 1 h 30 min 55 min

HA, HG,

HX, HE

1h35min 1h

55 min

1080/50p 2 h 55 min 1 h 45 min

VW-VBG260

(optional)

[7.2 V/2500 mAh]

HDD

4h40min

HA, HG,

HX, HE

3h 1h50min

1080/50p 3 h 1 h 50 min

HA, HG,

HX, HE

3h5min 1h55min

1080/50p 7 h 15 min 4 h 30 min

HA, HG,

7h30min

4h40min

HE 7h35min

1080/50p 7 h 25 min 4 h 35 min

HA 7h40min

HG, HX

HE 4h50min

7h45min

4h45min

VW-VBG6 (optional)

[7.2 V/5400 mAh]

HDD

9h25min

* The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary.

≥ 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.

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Battery capacity indication

A DC output terminal B

DC input terminal Insert the DC cable matching the [ ] mark of the DC input terminal.

≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.

≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you

≥ If the actual remaining time exceeds 9 hours 59 minutes, the indication will stay green

≥ When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining

####

If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then will become red. If the battery discharges, then will flash.

can use for this unit. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use.

and will not change until the remaining time falls below 9 hours 59 minutes.

battery capacity will not be shown.

Connecting to the AC outlet

The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.

Important: While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge. ≥ 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.

DC IN





1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet. 2 Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor. 3 Connect the DC cable to the DC input terminal [DC IN].

≥ When removing the AC adaptor, be sure to hold down the power button until the status

indicator goes off. Then remove the AC adaptor.

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Preparation

Setup

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.

Cards that you can use with this unit

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

Still

Card type Capacity Motion picture recording

8 MB/16 MB Cannot be used.

Memory

Card

SDHC

Memory

Card

SDXC

Memory

Card

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

32 MB/64 MB/

128 MB/256 MB

512 MB/1 GB/

4GB/6GB/8GB/

12 GB/16 GB/

24 GB/32 GB

48 GB/64 GB

Cannot be guaranteed in operation. The recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording depending on the SD card you use. (l 130)

2GB

Can be used

picture

recording

Can be used.

≥ Please confirm the latest information

about SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards/SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following website.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam

(This website is in English only.) ≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not

have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.

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≥ When the write-protect

switch A on SD card is locked, no recording, deletion or editing will be possible on the card.

≥ Keep the Memory Card

out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

Inserting/removing an SD card

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When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 44) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.

Caution: Check that the access lamp has gone off.

Access lamp [ACCESS] A

≥

When this unit is accessing the SD card or built-in memory, the access lamp lights up.

1 Open the LCD monitor. 2 Open the SD card/terminal

cover and insert (remove) the SD card into (from) the card slot.

≥ Face the label side B in the direction

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

≥ Press the centre of the SD card and then

pull it straight out.

3 Securely close the SD card/

terminal 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:

jRemove the SD card jTurn the unit off jInsert and remove the USB cable jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock

Performing the above while the lamp is on may result in damage to data/SD card or this unit.

≥ Do not expose the terminals of the SD

card to water, garbage or dust.

≥ Do not place SD cards in the following

areas:

jIn direct sunlight. jIn very dusty or humid areas. jNear a heater. jLocations susceptible to significant

difference in temperature (condensation can occur).

jWhere static electricity or

electromagnetic waves occur.

≥ To protect SD cards, return them to their

cases when you are not using them.

≥ About disposing of or giving away the SD

card. (l 138)

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Preparation

To turn off the power

Hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off.

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Setup

Turning the unit on/off

You can turn the power on and off using the power button, the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

Turning the power on and off with the power button

Press the power button to turn on the power

A The status indicator lights.

Turning the power on and off with the LCD monitor/viewfinder

Opening the LCD monitor or extending the viewfinder turns on the power. Closing the LCD monitor/viewfinder turns off the power.

During general use, you may find it convenient to turn the power on/off using the LCD monitor or viewfinder.

∫ To turn on the power

∫ To turn off the power

A The status indicator lights.

≥ The power will not turn off unless the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted. ≥ The power will not turn off while recording motion pictures even if the LCD monitor is

closed and the viewfinder is retracted.

≥ In the following cases, opening the LCD monitor or extending the viewfinder does not turn

on the power. Press the power button to turn on the power.

jWhen the unit is purchased jWhen you have turned off the power using the power button

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B The status indicator goes off.

Preparation

≥ Align with the status indicator A.

Setup

Selecting a mode

Change the mode to recording or playback.

Operate the mode dial to change the mode to , or .

Motion picture recording mode (l 28)

Still picture recording mode (l 30)

Playback mode (l 34, 79)

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Preparation

Setup

Adjusting LCD monitor/ viewfinder

How to use the touch screen

You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger. It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation or if it is hard to operate with your fingers.

∫ Touch

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

≥ Touch the centre of the icon. ≥ Touching the touch screen will not operate

while you are touching another part of the touch screen.

∫ 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.

Viewfinder adjustment

∫ Adjusting the field of view

It adjusts the field of view to show the images on the viewfinder clearly.

Adjust the focus by rotating the eyepiece corrector dial.

≥ Extend the viewfinder and close the LCD

monitor to turn on the viewfinder.

Recording showing the contents to a partner

¬ Change the mode to or .

Extend the viewfinder and rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.

≥ LCD monitor and viewfinder are turned on

during the face-to-face recording when the viewfinder is extended. The image is horizontally flipped as if you

≥

see a mirror image. (However the image recorded is the same as a normal recording.)

≥

Record by viewing the image in the viewfinder during the face-to-face recording.

≥ Do not touch the LCD monitor with hard

pointed tips, such as ball point pens.

≥ Perform the touch screen calibration when

the touch is not recognised or wrong location is recognised. (l 45)

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≥ Only some indications will appear on the

screen. When direction of the LCD monitor to normal position and check the warning/alarm indication. (l 127)

appears, return the

Preparation

Setup

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 .

1 Select the menu.

: [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET]

2 Touch the date or time to be

set, then set the desired value using / .

Displaying the World time setting (l39):

[HOME]/ [DESTINATION]

≥

The year can be set between 2000 and 2039.

≥

The 24-hour system is used to display the time.

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. (

≥ Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to

complete the setting.

39)

≥ 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.)

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Basic

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Recording/ Playback

Before recording

∫ Basic camera positioning

1 Hold the unit with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. 3 It is convenient to use sub recording start/stop button A when holding the unit around

your waist.

≥ 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 or the cooling fan inlet with your hand etc.

∫ 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.

∫ Attaching/Removing the lens hood

This will reduce the extra light entering the lens in bright sunlight or backlight etc., making it possible to take clearer pictures.

A Attaching the lens hood B Removing the lens hood

≥ If you use the Filter kit (optional) or the conversion lens (optional), remove the lens hood.

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Basic

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 



Recording/ Playback

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

Selecting a media to record

[HDC-TM700/HDC-HS700]

1 Change the mode to or . 2 Select the menu.

: [MEDIA SELECT]

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

A [VIDEO/SD CARD] B [VIDEO/Built-inMemory] C [PICTURE/SD CARD] D [PICTURE/Built-inMemory]

E [VIDEO/SD CARD] F [VIDEO/HDD] G [PICTURE/SD CARD] H [PICTURE/HDD]

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

4 Touch [ENTER].

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Basic

≥ Align with the status indicator A.

Recording/ Playback

Recording motion pictures

1 Change the mode to . 2 Open the LCD monitor or

extend the viewfinder.

3 Press the recording start/stop

button to start recording.

B When you begin recording, ;

changes to ¥.

4 Press the recording start/stop

button again to pause recording.

≥ Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture. (l 31) ≥ 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 (l 83) When either of them reaches to the maximum limit, more 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

and the viewfinder is retracted.

≥ Put the unit in pause mode when connecting or disconnecting an external microphone with

the MIC terminal.

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∫ Screen indications in the motion picture recording mode

0h00m00s0h00m00s0h00m00s

R 1h20mR 1h20mR 1h20m

A Recording mode B Remaining time left for recording

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

C Recording time elapsed

Each time the unit is put into recording pause, the counter display will be reset to “0h00m00s”.

About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures

≥ 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 recorders). 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 device supports AVCHD. In such cases, play the recorded motion picture with this unit instead.

Please refer to page 52 about 1080/50p

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Basic

≥ Align with the status indicator A.

MEGA

Recording/ Playback

Recording still pictures

1 Change the mode to . 2 Open the LCD monitor or

extend the viewfinder.

3 Press the button halfway.

(For auto focus only)

4 Press the button fully.

Focus indication:

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A Focus indication

± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing ¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful.

B Focus area (area inside brackets)

≥ If you set the optical image stabilizer function (l 50) to / (MODE1), then the

image stabilizer function will be more effective. ( (MEGA optical image stabilizer) will be displayed when the button is pressed halfway.)

≥ The AF assist lamp lights in dark places. ≥ Focus indication will change to registered focus icon when [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON].

(l 63)

≥ It is recommended using a flash or tripod 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 1/25 or slower.

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+ 122 hidden pages

Panasonic HDC-HS700, HDC-SD700, HDC-TM700 Operating Instruction

Information for Your Safety

Contents

Accessories

Preparation

Before using

Parts identification and handling

[HDC-SD700]/[HDC-TM700]

[HDC-HS700]

Setup

Power supply

Charging the battery

Inserting/removing the battery

Charging and recording time

Connecting to the AC outlet

Recording to a card

Cards that you can use with this unit

Inserting/removing an SD card

Turning the unit on/off

Turning the power on and off with the power button

Turning the power on and off with the LCD monitor/viewfinder

Selecting a mode

Adjusting LCD monitor/ viewfinder

How to use the touch screen

Viewfinder adjustment

Recording showing the contents to a partner

Setting date and time

Basic

Recording/ Playback

Before recording

Recording motion pictures

Recording still pictures