PANASONIC HDCHS80EP User Manual

Operating Instructions

High Definition Video Camera

Model No. HDC-SD80

HDC-TM80

HDC-HS80

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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Information for Your Safety

∫ About the recording format for recording motion pictures

You can select from either AVCHD or iFrame recording formats to record motion pictures using this unit. (l 51)

AVCHD:

You can record high definition quality images with this format. It is suitable for viewing on a large format TV or for saving to disc. iFrame:

This is a recording format suitable for playing back or editing on Mac (iMovie’11). Using iMovie’11, iFrame motion pictures can be imported faster than AVCHD motion pictures. Also, the imported file size of iFrame motion pictures will be smaller than that of AVCHD motion pictures.

≥It is not compatible with motion picture recorded in AVCHD format.

∫ 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-TM80]

This unit is equipped with the built-in 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 92, 103)

≥Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 7) 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 127)

∫ Handling of HDD [HDC-HS80]

This unit is equipped with the built-in 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 unit 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 92, 103)

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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 unit 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 8) 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 127)

∫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 13 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”.

≥Function that can be used for motion

picture recording mode:

Function that can be used for still picture recording mode:

≥Function that can be used for motion

picture playback mode: Function that can be used for still picture playback mode:

≥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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Contents
Information for Your Safety......................	2
Preparation
Parts identification and handling ............	6
Power supply.............................................	9
Inserting/removing the battery.............	9
Charging the battery .........................	10
Charging and recording time.............	11
Recording to a card ................................	13
Cards that you can use with this
unit ....................................................	13
Inserting/removing an SD card..........	14
Turning the unit on/off............................	15
Turning the unit on and off with the
power button .....................................	15
Turning the unit on and off with the
LCD monitor......................................	15
Selecting a mode ....................................	16
How to use the touch screen .................	16
About the touch menu.......................	17
Setting date and time..............................	18
Basic
Before recording.....................................	19
Selecting a media to record
[HDC-TM80/HDC-HS80] ..........................	20
Recording motion pictures ....................	21
Recording still pictures..........................	23
Recording still pictures in motion
picture recording mode .....................	24
Intelligent auto mode..............................	25
Motion picture/Still picture playback ....	27
Using the menu screen ..........................	30
Using the Setup Menu ............................	31

Advanced (Recording)

Zoom in/out function..............................	38
Extra optical zoom ............................	38
Image stabilizer function........................	39
Recording with the Touch function.......	40
Touch function icons .........................	40
Recording functions of operation
icons ........................................................	44
Operation icons.................................	44
Recording functions of menus..............	50
Manual recording....................................	63
White balance ...................................	64
Manual shutter speed/
iris adjustment...................................	65
Manual focus adjustment..................	66

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Advanced (Playback)

Copy/Dubbing

Playback Operations ..............................	67
Motion picture playback using
operation icon ...................................	67
Creating still picture from motion
picture ...............................................	68
Highlight&Time frame index ..............	69
Repeat playback ...............................	69
Resuming the previous playback ......	70
Zooming in on a still picture during
playback (Playback zoom) ................	70
Various playback functions ...................	71
Playing back motion pictures/
still pictures by date ..........................	71
Highlight playback .............................	72
Changing the playback settings and
playing back the slide show ..............	74
Deleting scenes/still pictures ................	76
Dividing a scene (AVCHD) ................	78
Dividing a scene to partially delete
(iFrame) ............................................	79
Deleting personal information ...........	80
Protecting scenes/still pictures..........	80
DPOF setting ...........................................	81
Relay scene combining [HDC-TM80] ....	82
Watching Video/Pictures on your TV ....	84
Connecting with a HDMI mini
cable .................................................	87
Connecting with the AV multi cable...	87
Playback using VIERA Link ...................	88

Copying between SD card and Built-in
Memory/HDD
[HDC-TM80/HDC-HS80] ..........................	90
Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/
play back a disc ......................................	92
Preparing for copying/playing back...	92
Copying to discs ...............................	94
Playing back the copied disc ............	97
Managing the copied disc .................	98
Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder,
video, etc. ................................................	99
With a PC
What you can do with a PC..................	103
End User License Agreement .........	105
Operating environment ........................	106
Installation.............................................	109
Connecting to a PC ..............................	111
About the PC display ......................	113
Starting HD Writer AE 3.0.....................	114
Reading the operating instructions
of the software applications ............	114
If using Mac...........................................	115
Others
Indications.............................................	116
Messages ..............................................	119
About recovery................................	120
Troubleshooting ...................................	121
Cautions for use ...................................	126
About copyright....................................	132
Recording modes/approximate
recordable time.....................................	133
Approximate number of recordable
pictures..................................................	135

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Preparation

Parts identification and handling

			1	Speaker
			2	USB terminal [		] (l 93, 100, 111)
	1	2	3	Intelligent auto/Manual button
			4	[iA/MANUAL] (l 25)
				Optical image stabilizer button
				[	O.I.S.] (l 39)
		3	5	Power button [		] (l 15)
			6	HDMI mini connector [HDMI]
		4		(l 84, 88)
		5	7	AV multi connector (l 84, 102)
			≥ Use the AV multi cable (only the supplied
	AV MULTI		cable).
			8	Battery release lever [BATT] (l 9)
6	7	8
	9		9 Lens cover closing switch
			The lens cover will open automatically when
			set to		motion picture recording mode or
				still picture recording mode. (l 16)
			When not using the unit, close the lens
			cover to protect the lens.
			≥ Lens cover does not close automatically.
			≥ Slide the lens cover closing switch to close
			the lens cover.
		11				10
		12
		13	10	Lens cover
			11	LED light
			≥ It can be used as a video light or photo
			light. (l 47, 62)
			12	Lens
			13	Internal stereo microphones

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14 15 16

17 18

14Mode switch (l 16)

15Status indicator (l 15)

16Recording start/stop button (l 21)

17LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 16)

≥ It can open up to 90o.

≥It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B 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.

18 Battery holder (l 9)

	19	Tripod receptacle
	≥ If you attach a tripod which has 5.5 mm
	screw or larger, it may damage this unit.
	20	SD card cover (l 14)
19	21	Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 14)
	22	Card slot (l 14)

20

21

22

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/

23 24

23Photoshot button [ ] (l 23)

24Zoom lever [W/T] (In motion picture recording mode or still picture recording mode) (l 38)

Thumbnail display switch [ / ]/ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback mode) (l 28)

25Grip belt

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

25

	1	Flip the belt.
	2	Adjust the length.
26	3	Replace the belt.
	26	DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 10)

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

27	27	HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD]
	28	DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 10)
	≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except
	the supplied one.

28

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Preparation

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.

≥The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated battery (VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360) supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.

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.

Inserting/removing the battery

≥ Press the power button to turn off the unit. (l 15)

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

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.

A Insert the battery until it

clicks and locks.

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Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor, then the AC outlet.

Charging the battery

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

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:

≥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 will not be charged if the unit is turned on.

≥It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 30 oC.

(The battery temperature should also be the same.)

A DC input terminal

≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.

1 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input terminal.

2

≥The status indicator will flash red at an interval of 2 seconds, indicating that charging has begun. It will turn off when the charging is completed.

∫ Connecting to the AC outlet

If you turn on the unit while connecting 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 129.

≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 11, 12).

≥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 and recording time

∫ Charging/Recording time

≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH (When using AC adaptor)

HDC-SD80

Battery model number	Charging		Recording	Maximum	Actual
[Voltage/Capacity				continuously	recordable
	time		mode
(minimum)]				recordable time	time
Supplied battery/			[HA], [HG],	1 h 55 min	1 h
VW-VBK180 (optional)	2 h 25 min		[HX], [HE]
[3.6 V/1790 mAh]			[iFrame]	2 h	1 h
VW-VBK360 (optional)			[HA], [HG]	3 h 50 min	2 h
	4 h 20 min		[HX], [HE]	3 h 55 min	2 h
[3.6 V/3580 mAh]
			[iFrame]	4 h 5 min	2 h 5 min
		HDC-TM80
Battery model number	Charging		Recording	Maximum	Actual
[Voltage/Capacity				continuously	recordable
	time		mode
(minimum)]				recordable time	time
Supplied battery/			[HA], [HG],	1 h 55 min	1 h
VW-VBK180 (optional)	2 h 25 min		[HX], [HE]
[3.6 V/1790 mAh]			[iFrame]	2 h	1 h
VW-VBK360 (optional)			[HA], [HG]	3 h 50 min	2 h
	4 h 20 min		[HX], [HE]	3 h 55 min	2 h
[3.6 V/3580 mAh]
			[iFrame]	4 h 5 min	2 h 5 min

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HDC-HS80

	Battery model				Maximum
	number					Actual
		Charging	Recording	Recording	continuously
	[Voltage/					recordable
		time	destination	mode	recordable
	Capacity					time
					time
	(minimum)]
				[HA], [HG],	1 h 40 min	50 min
	Supplied		HDD	[HX], [HE]
	battery/			[iFrame]	1 h 45 min	55 min
	VW-VBK180
		2 h 25 min		[HA]	1 h 45 min	50 min
	(optional)
	[3.6 V/		SD	[HG], [HX],	1 h 45 min	55 min
	1790 mAh]			[HE]
				[iFrame]	1 h 50 min	55 min
				[HA]	3 h 20 min	1 h 40 min
			HDD	[HG], [HX],	3 h 20 min	1 h 45 min
				[HE]
	VW-VBK360
				[iFrame]	3 h 35 min	1 h 50 min
	(optional)	4 h 20 min
	[3.6 V/			[HA]	3 h 30 min	1 h 45 min
	3580 mAh]
			SD	[HG], [HX],	3 h 30 min	1 h 50 min
				[HE]
				[iFrame]	3 h 45 min	1 h 55 min

≥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.

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If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then 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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Preparation

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.

Card type	Capacity	Motion picture recording		Still picture recording
	8 MB/16 MB/	Cannot be used.
	32 MB			Cannot be guaranteed in
SD Memory	64 MB/128 MB/	Cannot be guaranteed in		operation.
Card	256 MB	operation.
	512 MB/1 GB/
	2 GB
SDHC	4 GB/6 GB/8 GB/
Memory	12 GB/16 GB/	Can be used.		Can be used.
Card	24 GB/32 GB
SDXC
Memory	48 GB/64 GB
Card
* SD Speed Class Rating is the speed			e.g.:
standard regarding continuous writing.
Check via the label on the card, etc.

≥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.
≥ When the write-protect switch A on SD card is locked, no recording,	32
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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Inserting/removing an SD card

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 35, 36) 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 SD card cover and

	insert (remove) the SD card
	into (from) the card slot B.
	≥ Face the label side C 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.
	2 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: 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 129)

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Preparation

Turning the unit on/off

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

A clicking sound is heard when the unit is shaken.

≥This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a defect.

This sound will no longer be heard when the unit is turned on and change the mode to

or .

Turning the unit on and off with the power button

Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit.

	To turn off the unit

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

A The status indicator lights.

Turning the unit on and off with the LCD monitor

Unit is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and unit is turned off when it is closed.

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

∫ To turn on the unit	∫ To turn off the unit
A The status indicator lights.	B The status indicator goes off.

≥The unit 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 unit. Press the power button to turn on the unit.

jWhen the unit is purchased

jWhen you have turned off the unit using the power button

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Preparation

Selecting a mode

Change the mode to recording or playback.

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

Motion picture recording mode (l 21)

Still picture recording mode (l 23)

Playback mode (l 27, 67)

Preparation

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.

∫ Slide while touching

Move your finger while pressing on the touch screen.

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∫ 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.

About the touch menu

Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the touch menu to switch the operation icons.

Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the touch menu.

≥It is also possible to switch the operation icons by sliding the touch menu right or left while touching it.

A Touch menu

T

W

Recording mode			Playback mode
	IRIS	MENU	MENU

B Touch these icons to switch pages upward or downward. C Displayed only during the manual mode.

∫ To display the touch menu

The touch menu will disappear when no function is performed for a specific period of time during recording mode. To display it again, touch .

≥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 37)

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Preparation

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.

1 Select the menu. (l 30)

MENU : [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET]

2 Touch the date or time to be set, then set the desired value using /

.

ADisplaying the World time setting (l 31):

[HOME]/ [DESTINATION]

≥The year can be set between 2000 and 2039.

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

3 Touch [ENTER].

≥A message prompting for World time setting may be

displayed. Perform the World time setting by touching the screen. (l 31)

≥Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.

≥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. 4 months. (The battery is still being recharged even if the unit is off.)

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Basic

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 recording button icon 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 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.

∫ Recording yourself

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. (l 119)

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Basic

Selecting a media to record

[HDC-TM80/HDC-HS80]

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 .

2 Select the menu. (l 30)

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

Recording motion pictures

1	Change the mode to .
2	Open the LCD monitor.
3	Press the recording start/stop
	button to start recording.

T

W

A When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥.

B Recording button icon

≥Recording can also be started/stopped by touching the recording button icon. This icon functions in the same manner as the recording start/stop button.

4 Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording.

∫ Screen indications in the motion picture recording mode

0h00m00s

R 1h20m

≥Screen display will disappear when no function is performed for a specific period of time. To display it again, touch the screen.

(It will not display when AF/AE tracking is used.)

A Recording mode

BRecording time elapsed

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

(“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.)

CApproximate remaining recordable time

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

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≥ There are 2 recording formats that can be used with this unit: AVCHD that records high-definition motion pictures, and iFrame that records motion pictures suitable for playback and editing on Mac (iMovie’11). To change the recording format, change the recording mode. (l 51)

≥ Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture. (l 24)

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

When you record with the [REC MODE] set to [iFrame], the scenes longer than approximately 20 minutes will be automatically divided. (Recording will continue.)

≥ (Maximum recordable scenes of a single SD card, built-in memory or HDD)

Recording formats	[HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE]	[iFrame]
Recordable scenes	Approx. 3900	Approx. 89100
Different dates (l 71)	Approx. 200	Approx. 900

≥ Maximum number of recordable scenes and maximum number of different dates will be less than above when there are both iFrame scenes and still pictures recorded on an SD card, built-in memory or HDD.

≥ While recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed. ≥ Please refer to page 133 about approximate recordable time.

About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures

When motion picture is recorded in AVCHD format

≥Only motion pictures recorded with the recording format set to AVCHD are supported by AVCHD compatible equipment. 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.

≥It is not always possible to play back motion pictures recorded with the recording format set to AVCHD on AVCHD compatible equipment. In such a case, play back on this unit instead.

When motion picture is recorded in iFrame format

≥You can play back on a Mac (iMovie’11).

≥It is not compatible with motion picture recorded in AVCHD format.

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Press the button halfway. (For auto focus only)

Basic

Recording still pictures

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

3

4Press the button fully.

Focus indication:

AFocus indication

± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing

¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus

No mark:

When focusing is unsuccessful.

BFocus area (area inside brackets)

≥If you set the optical image stabilizer function (l 39) to ([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 photo light will flash. (l 47)

≥Focus indication will change to registered focus icon when [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON]. (l 54)

≥It is recommended using a photo light 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.

≥You can also take a picture just by touching the subject to focus. (Touch shutter: l 43)

≥To print a picture, save the picture to the SD card (l 90) and print using a PC or a printer.

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∫ About the screen indications in still picture recording

:

Still picture operation indicator (l 116)

R3000

R3000:

Remaining number of still pictures

3M

MEGA

(Flashes in red when [0] appears.)

:

Quality of still pictures (l 61)

3M :

Size of still pictures (l 60)

MEGA :

MEGA optical image stabilizer (l 23)

≥ Screen display will disappear

:

Optical image stabilizer (l 39)

:

AF assist lamp (l 62)

when no function is performed for

:

Photo light (l 47)

a specific period of time. To

:

Photo light level (l 47)

display it again, touch the screen.

:

Red eye reduction (l 48)

(It will not display when AF/AE

∫ About the focus indication

tracking or touch shutter is used.)

≥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. jWhen close subjects and far subjects are included in the same scene

jWhen the scene is dark

jWhen there is a bright part in the scene

jWhen 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. jWhen the intelligent auto mode (portrait) is used

jWhen AF/AE tracking is used

jWhen the extra optical zoom is used

jWhen the unit determines that the AF assist lamp is necessary (l 62)

Recording still pictures in motion picture recording mode

You can record still pictures even in motion picture recording mode.

¬ Change the mode to .

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

≥ It is possible to record still pictures while recording motion pictures.

(Simultaneous recording) ≥ Remaining number of recordable pictures is displayed while still pictures

are being recorded.

≥Photo light, red eye reduction, self-timer (l 48) do not work.

≥While recording motion pictures or during the PRE-REC operation, image quality is different from ordinary still pictures so that motion picture recording takes preference over still picture recording.

≥If simultaneous recording is used while recording a motion picture, the recordable time remaining will shorten. If the unit is turned off or the mode switch operated, the recordable time remaining may lengthen.

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Basic

Intelligent auto mode

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

/MANUAL

Intelligent auto/Manual button

Press this button to switch intelligent auto mode/manual mode.

≥ Please refer to page 63 about manual mode.

Mode

Scene

Effect

Portrait

When the object is a

Faces are detected and focused

person

automatically, and the brightness is

adjusted so it is recorded clearly.

Scenery

Recording outdoors

The whole landscape will be recorded

vividly without whiting out the

background sky, which may be very

bright.

*1

Spotlight

Under a spotlight

Very bright object is recorded clearly.

*1

Low light

Dark room or twilight

It can record very clearly even in a dark

room or twilight.

*2

Night portrait

Recording night

A person and the background are

portrait

recorded with near real-life brightness.

*2

Night scenery

Recording night

You can record night scenery vividly by

scenery

slowing the shutter speed.

*2

Macro

Recording zooming in

This allows recording while going near to

on a flower etc.

the object of recording.

*1

Normal

Other situations

Contrast is adjusted automatically for

*2

clear image.

*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, spotlight and low light mode, the face will be surrounded by white frame when detected. In the Potrait mode, a subject that is bigger and close to centre of the screen will be surrounded by an orange frame. (l 55)

≥It is recommended using a tripod in night portrait and night scenery mode.

≥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.

≥[ZOOM MIC] is set to [OFF] in the intelligent auto mode. (l 57)

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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 colour balance and focusing.

Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness.

≥Colour balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings. (l 64, 66)

Automatic white balance

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

	1)	The effective range of automatic white balance	10 000K	2)
		adjustment on this unit	9 000K
	2)	Blue sky	8 000K	3)
			7 000K
	3)	Cloudy sky (rain)	6 000K
	4)	Sunlight	5 000K	4)
	5)	White fluorescent lamp		5)
			1)
	6)	Halogen light bulb	4 000K
	7)	Incandescent light bulb	3 000K	6)
	8)	Sunrise or sunset
	9)	Candlelight		7)
	If the automatic white balance is not functioning normally,		2 000K	8)
	adjust the white balance manually. (l 64)
	Auto focus			9)
			1 000K
	The unit focuses automatically.

≥Auto focus does not work correctly in the following situations. Record pictures in the manual focus mode. (l 66) jRecording distant and close-up objects at the same time jRecording a subject behind dirty or dusty window

jRecording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects

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Basic

Motion picture/Still picture playback

1 Change the mode to .

2 Touch the play mode select icon A. (l 17)

3

Select the [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back.

ALL

≥ Touch [ENTER].

/

Select the [MEDIA] and [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back.

≥ Touch [ENTER].

4 Touch the scene or the still picture to be
	played back.
B	is displayed when [AVCHD] is touched or			is
	displayed when [iFrame] is touched in step 3.			ALL
≥ To display the next (previous) page:
jSlide the thumbnail display upward (downward) while
	touching it.
jSwitch the touch menu, and then touch		(up)/	(down) on the thumbnail scroll
	lever.

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5 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon.

0h01m30s

C Operation icon

≥Operation icons and screen display will disappear when no function is performed for a specific period of time. To display them again, touch the screen.

	Motion picture playback		Still picture playback
1/;:	Playback/Pause	1/;:	Slide show (playback of the still
6:	Rewind playback		pictures in numerical order)
5:	Fast forward playback		start/pause.
∫:	Stops the playback and shows	2;:	Plays back the previous picture.
	the thumbnails.	;1:	Plays back the next picture.
		∫:	Stops the playback and shows
			the thumbnails.

∫ Change the thumbnail display

While the thumbnail is displayed, the thumbnail display changes in the following order if the zoom lever is operated to side or side.

20 scenes () 9 scenes () 1 scene () Highlight&Time frame index* (l 69)

*Highlight&Time frame index can only set in motion picture playback mode. Even in motion picture playback mode, [FACE] and [HIGHLIGHT] cannot be used when [iFrame] is selected.

≥ 9 scenes display returns if the unit is turned off or the mode is changed. ≥ By displaying in 1 scene or pressing and holding the thumbnail in the

20 scenes or 9 scenes display, recording date and time are displayed when playing back motion pictures, and recording date and file number when playing back still pictures.

∫ Speaker volume adjustment

Operate the volume lever to adjust the

speaker during motion picture playback.

Towards “r”:

Increases the volume

Towards “s”:

Decreases the volume

≥Sound will be heard only during normal playback.

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

≥The elapsed time for playback indication will be reset to 0h00m00s each scene.

≥When playing back iFrame scenes, the image will pause momentarily and the screen may turn black when the scenes are switching.

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Motion picture compatibility

≥This unit is based on AVCHD format/MPEG-4 AVC file format.

≥Video signals for the AVCHD that can be played back with this unit are 1920k1080/50i, 1920k1080/25p and 1440k1080/50i.

≥Video signals for the iFrame that can be played back with this unit are 960k540/25p.

≥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 or iFrame.

≥Motion pictures recorded in AVCHD and iFrame are not compatible with each other.

Still picture compatibility

≥This unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF (Design rule 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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Basic

Using the menu screen

≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on touch menu to display MENU . (l 17)

1 Touch [MENU].

MENU

2 Touch the top menu A.

∫ 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 cancelled.

3 Touch the submenu B.

≥Next (previous) page can be displayed by touching / .

4 Touch the desired item to enter the setting.

5 Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu setting.

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