High Definition Video Camera
Model No. HDC-SD10
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Operating Instructions
HDC-TM10
Please also refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the
CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).
You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting.
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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.
∫ Concerning the battery
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not
disassemble, heat above 60 oC or incinerate.
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.
∫ 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 cables, Component
≥
cable 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
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.
[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.
Cd
and recycling of old products and
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.
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.
∫ Caution for use
Keep the High Definition Video Camera as far
away as possible from electromagnetic
equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs,
video games etc.).
≥ If you use the High Definition Video Camera on
top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on
the High Definition Video Camera may be
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥ Do not use the High Definition Video Camera
near cell phones because doing so may result
in noise adversely affecting the pictures and
sound.
≥ Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures
may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields
created by speakers or large motors.
≥ Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by
microprocessors may adversely affect the High
Definition Video Camera, disturbing the
pictures and sound.
≥ If the High Definition Video Camera is
adversely affected by electromagnetic
equipment and stops functioning properly, turn
the High Definition Video Camera off and
remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor.
Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC
adaptor and turn the High Definition Video
Camera on.
Do not use the High Definition Video Camera
near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
≥ If you record near radio transmitters or
high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and
sound may be adversely affected.
About connecting to a PC or a printer
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the
supplied one.
∫ Indemnity concerning recording
content
The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for
the loss of recordings due to malfunction or
defect of this unit, its accessories or recordable
media.
∫ Carefully observe copyright laws
Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or
other published or broadcast material for
purposes other than your own private use
may infringe copyright laws. Even for the
purpose of private use, recording of certain
material may be restricted.
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These operating instructions are designed for
use with models and .
Pictures may be slightly different from the
original.
≥ is not available in some
countries.
≥ 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.
∫ Cards that you can use with this
unit
SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card
≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have
the SDHC logo are not based on SD Memory
Card Specifications.
≥ Refer to page 14 for more details on SD cards.
∫ For the purposes of these
operating instructions
≥ SD Memory Card and SDHC 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
∫ Licenses
≥ SDHC Logo is a trademark.
≥ “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are
trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and
Sony Corporation.
≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
≥ HDMI, the HDMI Logo and the High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are the registered
trademarks or trademarks of HDMI Licensing
LLC.
≥ HDAVI Control
Corporation.
™
is a trademark of Panasonic
≥ “x.v.Colour” is trademark.
≥ Microsoft
DirectX
trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
≥ Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with
permission from Microsoft Corporation.
≥ IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of
International Business Machines Corporation
of the U.S.
≥ Intel
registered trademarks or trademarks of the
Intel Corporation in the United States and other
countries.
≥ AMD Athlon
Micro Devices, Inc.
≥ iMovie and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
≥ PowerPC is a trademark of International
Business Machines Corporation.
≥ Other names of systems and products
mentioned in these instructions are usually the
registered trademarks or trademarks of the
manufacturers who developed the system or
product concerned.
This product is licensed under the AVC patent
portfolio license for the personal and
non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode
video in compliance with the AVC Standard
(“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that
was encoded by a consumer engaged in a
personal and non-commercial activity and/or was
obtained from a video provider licensed to
provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall
be implied for any other use. Additional
information may be obtained from MPEG LA,
LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com
®
, Windows®, Windows Vista® and
®
are either registered trademarks or
®
, Core™, Pentium® and Celeron® are the
™
is a trademark of the Advanced
.
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Contents
Information for Your Safety .......................... 2
Accessories.................................................... 6
Playback
Preparation
Before using
[1] Parts identification and handling....... 7
Setup
[1] Power supply ..................................... 10
Charging the battery............................ 10
Inserting/removing the battery............. 11
Charging and recording time ............... 12
Connecting to the AC outlet................. 13
[2] Preparation of SD cards.................... 14
Cards that you can use with this unit... 14
Inserting/removing an SD card............ 15
[3] Turning the unit on/off ...................... 16
Turning the power on and off
with the power button .......................... 16
Turning the power on and off
with the LCD monitor........................... 16
[4] Selecting a mode ............................... 17
[5] How to use the touch screen............ 18
[6] Using the menu screen..................... 19
Language selection ............................. 19
[7] Setting date and time ........................ 20
Recording
Recording
[1] Before recording................................ 21
Intelligent auto mode ........................... 21
[2] Recording motion pictures............... 22
[3] Recording still pictures..................... 23
[4] Zoom in/out function ......................... 24
Zoom mode ......................................... 24
[5] Optical image stabilizer function ..... 25
Playback
[1] Motion picture playback ................... 26
[2] Still picture playback ........................ 27
Editing
[1] Deleting scenes/still pictures........... 28
[2] Formatting ......................................... 29
With a TV
[1] Watching Video/Pictures
on your TV ......................................... 30
Others
Specifications .............................................. 32
Reading the Operating Instructions
(PDF format)................................................. 35
PreparationRecordingPlaybackOthers
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Accessories
Check the accessories before using this unit.
Battery pack
VW-VBG070
AC adaptor
VSK0698
AC cable
K2CQ2CA00006
DC cable
K2GJ2DC00022
AV cable
K2KYYYY00054 or
K2KC4CB00027
Component cable
K1HY10YY0005 or
K1HY10YY0009
USB cable
K1HY04YY0032
Stylus pen
VFC4394
CD-ROM
Software
CD-ROM
Operating Instructions
VFF0513
Optional accessories
Some optional accessories may not be available
in some countries.
AC adaptor (VW-AD21E-K)
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG070)
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG130)
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG260)
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG6)
Battery pack holder kit (VW-VH04)
HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30)
DVD burner (VW-BN1/VW-BN2)
*1 The supplied DC cables cannot be used on
this unit.
*2 The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04
(optional) is necessary.
*1
*2
*2
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Preparation
Before using
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Parts identification and
handling
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1 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 18)
≥ 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.
2 Manual button [MANUAL]
6
7
8
9
10
11 12 13
3 PRE-REC button [PRE-REC]
4 Intelligent auto button [iA] (l 21)
5 Optical image stabilizer button
[ /O.I.S.] (l 25)
6 Power button [ ] (l 16)
7 Battery holder (l 11)
8 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 11)
9 Mode switch (l 17)
10 Component terminal [COMPONENT] (l30)
11 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 30)
12 USB terminal [ ]
13 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l 30)
≥ Use the AV cable (only the supplied cable).
14 Delete button [ ] (l 28)
15 Video light button [LIGHT]
16 Menu button [MENU] (l 19)
17 Adjust zoom buttons (l 24)
≥ These buttons function in the same manner as
the zoom lever. Changing the thumbnail
display and adjusting the volume can be
operated.
18 Sub recording start/stop button
≥ This button functions in the same manner as
the recording start/stop button.
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19 Lens cover
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19
22
21
23
24
20 Lens cover opening/closing switch
When not using the unit, close the lens cover to
protect the lens.
≥ Slide the opening/closing switch to open/close
the cover.
21 Lens
22 Built-in flash
23 Video light
24 Recording lamp
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33
34
26
25
25 Recording start/stop button (l 22)
26 SD card open lever [OPEN] (l 15)
27 Status indicator (l 16)
28 Photoshot button [ ] (l 23)
29 Zoom lever [W/T] (In recording mode)
(l 24)
Thumbnail display switch/Volume lever
[s /VOLr] (In playback mode)
30 Speaker
31 Internal stereo microphones
32 Card slot (l 15)
33 SD card cover (l 15)
34 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 15)
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35 Grip belt
36
1 Adjust the length to fit your hand.
2 Pull to adjust the length.
When carrying the unit with your hand
down
36 Tripod receptacle
This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional
tripod. (For details on mounting the tripod, refer
to the operating instructions for the tripod.)
Pass your hand through the strap part.
A Camera base
Be sure that the grip belt stays clear of the video
light B when the tripod is used as shown below.
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Preparation
Charging lamp [CHARGE] A
Lights up:
Charging (Battery charging time: l 12)
Goes off:
Charging completed
Flashing:
Make sure that the terminals of the battery or the
AC adaptor are not exposed to dirt, foreign objects
or dust, then reconnect them properly.
Setup
Power supply
1
∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBG070/VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6.
≥ This unit has a function to distinguish the batteries that can be used, and the batteries
(VW-VBG070/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-VBG260/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 6, 12).
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 lever in the direction
indicated by the arrow and remove the
battery when unlocked.
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
Open the LCD monitor and 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-SD10
Battery model number
[Voltage/Capacity
Charging time
(minimum)]
Supplied battery/
VW-VBG070 (optional)
1h35min 1h25min 50min
[7.2 V/725 mAh]
VW-VBG130 (optional)
[7.2 V/1250 mAh]
VW-VBG260 (optional)
[7.2 V/2500 mAh]
VW-VBG6 (optional)
[7.2 V/5400 mAh]
*
2h35min 2h25min 1h30min
*
4h40min 4h35min 2h50min
9h25min 11h25min 7h5min
Battery model number
[Voltage/Capacity
Charging time
(minimum)]
Supplied battery/
VW-VBG070 (optional)
1h35min 1h25min 50min
[7.2 V/725 mAh]
VW-VBG130 (optional)
[7.2 V/1250 mAh]
VW-VBG260 (optional)
[7.2 V/2500 mAh]
VW-VBG6 (optional)
[7.2 V/5400 mAh]
*
2h35min 2h20min 1h25min
*
4h40min 4h30min 2h50min
9h25min 11h15min 6h55min
* 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.
Maximum continuously
recordable time
HDC-TM10
Maximum continuously
recordable time
Actual recordable time
Actual recordable time
≥ 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
≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. ####
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. It may take time to display the remaining battery capacity. The actual time can vary
depending on your actual use.
≥ The maximum amount of remaining battery capacity able to be indicated is 9 hours 59 minutes. If
the actual remaining time exceeds 9 hours 59 minutes, the indication will stay green and will not
change until the remaining time falls below 9 hours 59 minutes.
≥ When changing modes, the time indication will turn off momentarily in order to recalculate the
remaining battery capacity time.
≥ When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining 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.
A DC output terminal
1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.
2 Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor.
3 Insert the DC cable.
≥ Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VW-AD21E-K; optional).
≥ 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
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Setup
Preparation of SD cards
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This unit (an SDHC compatible device) is compatible with both SD Memory Cards and SDHC
Memory Cards. When using an SDHC Memory Card on another device, confirm that the device
supports the SDHC Memory Card.
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
8MB
16 MB
32 MB
SD Memory
Card
SDHC
Memory
Card
* The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes.
64 MB
128 MB
256 MB
512 MB
1 GB RP-SDV01G
2 GB RP-SDV02G, RP-SDM02G, RP-SDP02G
4GB
6 GB RP-SDM06G
8 GB RP-SDV08G, RP-SDW08G, RP-SDP08G
12 GB RP-SDM12G, RP-SDP12G
16 GB RP-SDV16G, RP-SDW16G, RP-SDP16G
32 GB RP-SDV32G, RP-SDW32G
The following models of Panasonic SD cards can be
used.
Cannot be used. Can be used.
Cannot be guaranteed in operation.
The recording may suddenly stop during motion
picture recording depending on the SD card you use.
RP-SDV04G, RP-SDM04G, RP-SDW04G, RP-SDP04G
Motion picture recording
Still picture
recording
≥ Please confirm the latest information about SD
Memory Cards/SDHC 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.)
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≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have
the SDHC logo are not based on SD Memory
Card Specifications.
≥ 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
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 29) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted.
Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Copy valuable data onto a PC, DVD disc etc. before
proceeding with the formatting.
Caution:
When the SD card is removed while the access lamp is lit, this unit may malfunction or the data
recorded on the SD card may be lost.
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 by sliding
the OPEN lever B.
≥ While sliding the lever, push up on the SD card
cover to open.
2 Insert/remove the SD card.
≥ Face the terminal 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.
3 Return the SD card cover to its
original position and press down
to close.
≥ 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.
≥ Securely close it until it clicks.
≥ 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.
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Preparation
To turn off the power
Hold down the power button until the status
indicator goes off.
Setup
Turning the unit on/off
3
You can turn the power on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor.
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
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 LCD monitor can be conveniently used to turn
the power on/off.
∫ To turn on the power
∫ To turn off the power
A The status indicator lights.
In the following cases, opening the LCD monitor 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
When not using the unit, turn off the power using the power button.
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B The status indicator goes off.
Preparation
Setup
Selecting a mode
4
Change the mode to recording or playback.
Operate the mode switch to change the mode to or .
Recording mode (l 22, 23)
Playback mode (l 26, 27)
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Preparation
Setup
How to use the touch screen
5
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 Stylus pen
The stylus pen (supplied) can be stored on the
unit as shown when it is not being used. Remove
the stylus pen from the unit when it is to be used.
∫ 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
≥ Only use the supplied stylus pen.
≥
Do not tuck the stylus pen with the LCD monitor.
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≥ Wipe the LCD monitor with a soft cloth, such
as eye glass cleaner, when it gets dirty with
finger prints and others.
≥ Do not touch the LCD monitor with hard
pointed tips, such as ball point pens.
≥ Do not touch the LCD monitor with your finger
nails, or rub or press with strong force.
It may become hard to see or hard to recognise the
≥
touch when the LCD protection sheet is affixed.
≥ Perform the touch screen calibration when the
touch is not recognised or wrong location is
recognised.
Preparation
Setup
Using the menu screen
6
A It is recommended to hold the LCD monitor
with your thumb and index finger when
pressing the buttons on the LCD monitor.
1 Press the MENU button.
2 Touch the top menu A.
≥ Information display setting is completed when
is surrounded by yellow after touching it.
4 Touch the desired item to enter
the setting.
5 Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU
button to exit the menu setting.
∫ About information display
setting
3 Touch the submenu B.
≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by
touching / .
An explanation or setting confirmation message
of the submenu or item being touched gets
displayed in step 3 and 4.
Touch the to cancel the information display
setting.
Language selection
You can select the language on the screen
display and the menu screen.
1 Press the MENU button, then
touch [SETUP] > [LANGUAGE].
2 Touch [English].
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Preparation
Setup
Setting date and time
7
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 .
1 Select the menu. (l 19)
[SETUP] # [CLOCK SET] # [YES]
2 Touch the date or time to be set,
then set the desired value using
/.
≥ The year will change as follows:
2000, 2001, ..., 2039, 2000, ...
≥ The 24-hour system is used to display the time.
≥ appears on the right top of the screen
when [SET WORLD TIME] is set to [HOME],
while appears when it is set to
[DESTINATION].
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.
Changing the date and time display mode
Select the menu. (l 19)
[SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # desired display
style
[DATE] [D/T]
12:34
15. 11. 2009
[OFF]
≥ The date and time disappear from the screen
after being displayed for a few seconds.
Changing the date format
Select the menu. (l 19)
[SETUP] # [ DATE F O RMAT] # desired
display style
Display style Screen display
[Y/M/D] 2009. 11. 15
[M/D/Y] 11 15 2009
[D/M/Y] 15. 11. 2009
≥ The date and time function is driven by a
built-in lithium battery.
≥ 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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Recording
Intelligent auto button
Press this button to switch on/off the
intelligent auto mode.
Recording
Before recording
1
Intelligent auto mode
The following modes appropriate for the
condition are set just by pointing the unit to what
you want to record.
≥ When this unit is purchased, the Intelligent
auto mode is set to on.
Mode Scene/Effect
Portrait When the object is
Scenery Recording outdoors
Spotlight Under a spotlight
a person
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.
Mode Scene/Effect
Low light Dark room or
Normal Other situations
≥
Modes are selected automatically by the unit, so it
may not choose desired mode depending on the
recording conditions.
≥
Brightness may change suddenly or flicker when set
to on.
≥
In the portrait mode, one that is bigger and close to
centre of the screen will be surrounded by an orange
frame.
≥
Optical image stabilizer function (l25) is set to
Active mode/ON in all modes.
≥
The setting of microphone level is fixed to [AUTO]
≥
In the following case, faces may not be detected in
some recording conditions.
j
Faces are not full-faces
j
Faces tilt
j
Faces are not completely exposed (for instance
wearing sunglasses)
j
The size of a face is small on the screen.
j
When the digital zoom is used
≥
The function may not operate properly in some
recording conditions, even if faces are detected.
∫
When Intelligent auto mode is set to
twilight
It can record very
clearly even in a dark
room or twilight.
Contrast is adjusted
automatically for
clear image.
off:
When the Intelligent auto mode is set to off, 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.
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Recording
0h00m00s0h00m00s0h00m00s
R 1h20mR 1h20mR 1h20m
HG
Recording
Recording motion pictures
2
This unit records high definition images that are compatible with the AVCHD format.
≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording. (l 14)
≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the power. (l 8)
:
∫ When selecting media
Select the menu. (l 19)
[MEDIA SELECT] # [Built-in Memory] or
[SD CARD]
1 Change the mode to .
2 Open the LCD monitor.
You cannot start recording while the LCD
monitor is closed.
≥
For users who have , proceed to step 4.
≥ While recording is in progress, the recording
will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed.
5 Press the recording start/stop
button again to pause recording.
∫ Screen indications in the
recording mode
3
Select the media to record from
the menu.
Select whether to record motion pictures to
the SD card or the built-in memory.
≥ You cannot set the recording media for motion
pictures and still pictures separately.
4 Press the recording start/stop
button to start recording.
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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”.
Recording
2.1
M
MEGA
R3000
Recording
Recording still pictures
3
The number of pixels recorded for still pictures is [ 1920k1080] (16:9). Still pictures can also be
recorded while recording motion pictures.
≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the power. (l 8)
1 Change the mode to .
5 Press the button fully.
2 Open the LCD monitor.
≥ For users who have , proceed to
step 4.
3
Select the media to record from
the menu. (l 22)
Select whether to record still pictures to the
SD card or the built-in memory.
≥ You cannot set the recording media for motion
pictures and still pictures separately.
≥ In order to take better still
pictures, the screen will brighten
when the button is fully
pressed.
∫ About the screen indications
when the button is pressed
4 Press the button halfway.
(For auto focus only)
Focus indication appears and the
unit focuses on the subject
automatically.
≥ If you set the optical image
stabilizer function (l 25) to Active mode/ON,
then the image stabilizer function will be more
effective. ( (MEGA optical image
stabilizer) will be displayed.)
M
2.1
R3000
R3000
ß:Flash
ßj: Flash level
: Red eye reduction
: Quality of still pictures
M
2.1
: Size of still pictures
R3000: Remaining number of still pictures
(Flashes in red when [0] appears.)
: Still picture operation indicator
: MEGA optical image stabilizer
MEGA
: Optical image stabilizer (l 25)
MEGA
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Recording
1
W
T
1
W
T
8
WTW
T
8
WTW
T
161616
Recording
Zoom in/out function
4
The maximum optical zoom ratio is 16k.
¬Change the mode to .
ヷヰロ
ヸヵ
Zoom lever/Adjust zoom buttons
T side:
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.
Zoom mode
Set the maximum optical zoom ratio. If the zoom
magnification exceeds 16k, then the digital
zoom function will be activated.
Select the menu. (l 19)
[RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MODE] #
desired setting
[Opt.Zoom 16k]:
Optical zoom (Up to 16k)
[D.Zoom 40k]:
Digital zoom (Up to 40k)
[D.Zoom 1000k]:
Digital zoom (Up to 1000k)
≥ This function’s default setting is [Opt.Zoom
16k].
≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, the
more the image quality is degraded.
≥ 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 16k, the
subjects are focused at about 1.2 m or more.
≥ When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit
can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm away from
the lens. (Macro function)
≥ The zoom speed does not vary when operating
with the adjust zoom button.
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Recording
ヰハリハヴハ
Optical image stabilizer button
Pressing the button changes the
optical image stabilizer setting.
# # OFF
≥ Set the Intelligent Auto mode to off
before setting the Optical Image
Stabilizer function to off.
: Active mode
This setting gives more stabilization and is
suitable for recording when moving.
: ON
This setting is suitable for recording in a
stable state such as scenery.
O.I.S.: Optical Image Stabilizer
Recording
5
Optical image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as much.
¬Change the mode to .
Optical image stabilizer
function
≥ This function’s default setting is (Active mode).
≥ When recording using the tripod, it is recommended to set to (ON).
≥ Stabilization may not be possible under strong shaking.
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Playback
0h00m00s
F
F
F
Playback
Motion picture playback
1
1 Change the mode to .
2 Touch the play mode select icon
A to select desired media to be
played back.
≥ Touch [VIDEO/SD CARD] to play back the SD
card.
Touch [VIDEO/Built-in Memory] to play back
the built-in memory.
4 Select the playback operation by
touching the operation icon.
0h00m00s
0h00m00s
1/;: Playback/Pause
6: Rewind playback
5: Fast forward playback
∫: Stops the playback and shows the
thumbnails.
1: Displays the direct playback bar.
≥ Touch to display/not-display the
operation icon.
3 Touch the scene to be played
back.
≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by
touching / .
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Playback
F
F
F
Playback
Still picture playback
2
1 Change the mode to .
2 Touch the play mode select icon
A to select desired media to be
played back.
≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by
touching / .
4 Select the playback operation by
touching the operation icon.
1/;: Slide show (playback of the still pictures
≥ Touch [PICTURE/SD CARD] to play back the
SD card.
Touch [PICTURE/Built-in Memory] to play back
the built-in memory.
3 Touch the still picture to be
played back.
The selected still picture is played back on the
full screen, and the operation icon is
automatically displayed on the screen.
in numerical order) start/pause.
2;: Plays back the previous picture.
;1: Plays back the next picture.
∫: Stops the playback and shows the
thumbnails.
≥ Touch to display/not-display the
operation icon.
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Playback
0h00m00s
F
To delete by confirming
images being played back
Press the button while scenes or
still pictures to be deleted are being
played back.
≥ When the confirmation message
appears, touch [YES].
Editing
1
Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be
restored, so perform appropriate
confirmation of the contents before
proceeding with deletion.
¬Change the mode to .
0h00m00s
∫ Deleting multiple scenes/still
pictures from the thumbnail
display
1 Press the button while the
thumbnail view screen is
displayed.
2 Touch [SELECT] or [ALL
SCENES].
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Deleting scenes/still pictures
≥ When [ALL SCENES] is selected, all the
scenes or still pictures on the selected media
will be deleted. When the confirmation
message appears, touch [YES].
(In case of playing back scenes or still pictures
by date, all the scenes or still pictures on the
selected date will be deleted.)
≥ Protected scenes/still pictures cannot be
deleted.
3 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)
Touch the scene/still picture to
be deleted.
≥ When touched, the scene/still picture is
selected and the indication appears on the
thumbnails. Touch the scene/still picture again
to cancel the operation.
≥ Up to 99 scenes can be selected to be deleted.
4 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)
Touch [Delete] or press the
button.
≥ When the confirmation message appears,
touch [YES].
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)
To continue deleting other scenes
Repeat steps 3-4.
When you stop deleting halfway
Touch [CANCEL] or press the MENU button
while deleting.
≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already
been deleted when the deletion is cancelled
cannot be restored.
To complete editing
Press the MENU button.
Playback
Editing
Formatting
2
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.
¬Change the mode to or , and select desired media to be formatted.
(l 22, 26, 27)
Select the menu. (l 19)
Formatting SD cards
[SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD] # [YES]
Formatting Built-in memory
[SETUP] # [FORMAT Built-in Memory] # [YES]
≥ When the confirmation message appears, touch [YES].
≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen.
≥ Perform a physical formatting of the built-in memory when this unit is to be disposed/transferred.
(Refer to the Operation Instructions (PDF format))
≥ 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 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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Playback
With a TV
1
Confirm the terminals on your TV
and use a cable compatible with the
terminals. Image quality may vary
with the connected terminals.
1 High quality
2 HDMI terminal
3 Component terminal
4 Video terminal
≥ Use the supplied component cable and AV cable. Use of the following Panasonic HDMI mini cables is
recommended to connect the unit to the HDMI terminal.
≥ Do not simultaneously connect an HDMI mini cable and Component cable to this unit.
Watching Video/Pictures on
your TV
1 Connect this unit to a TV.
A HDMI mini cable (optional)
B Component cable
(supplied)
C AV cable (supplied)
Picture quality
1 High definition images
when connecting to HDMI
terminal
2 High definition images
when connecting to
component terminal
compatible with 1080i
Standard images when
connecting to component
terminal compatible with
576i
3 Standard images when
connecting to video
モバヷ
terminal
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モバヷ
≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go.
≥ Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15,
RP-CDHM30; optional).
≥ Do not use any other component cables except the supplied one.
≥ The component terminal is for outputting images only so be sure to also connect the AV cable.
(It is not necessary to connect the yellow plug.)
≥ Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
2 Select the video input on the TV.
≥ Example:
Select the [HDMI] channel with a HDMI mini cable.
Select the [Component] channel with a component cable.
Select the [Video 2] channel with an AV cable.
(The name of the channel may differ depending on the connected TV.)
3 Change the mode to to play back.
≥ The image and audio are output on the TV.
Cables Reference items
A HDMI mini cable (optional) ≥ Connecting with a HDMI mini cable
≥ Playback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control
B Component cable (supplied) ≥ Connecting with the component cable
If the image or audio from this unit does not appear on the TV
≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go.
≥ Check the connections.
≥ Check the input setting (input switch) and the audio input setting on the TV. (For more
information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)
≥ Check the setting of the unit.
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)
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Others
Specifications
High Definition Video Camera
Information for your safety
Power source: DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor)
Power consumption: Recording:
Signal system 1080/50i
Recording format AVCHD format compliant
Image sensor 1/6z 1MOS image sensor
Lens Auto Iris, F1.8 to F2.8
Filter diameter 30.5 mm
Zoom 16k optical zoom, 40k/1000k digital zoom
Monitor 2.7z wide LCD monitor (approx. 230 K pixels)
Microphone Stereo (with a zoom microphone)
Speaker 1 round speaker, dynamic type
White balance
adjustment
Standard illumination 1,400 lx
Minimum required
illumination
DC 7.2 V (When using battery)
5.5 W
5.6 W
HDC-SD10 HDC-TM10
Total: 1470 K
Effective pixels:
Motion picture: 1170 K
Still picture: 1170 K
Focal length:
2.95 mm to 47.2 mm
Macro (Full range AF)
35 mm equivalent:
Motion picture/Still picture:
44.1 mm to 706 mm (16:9)
Minimum focus distance
Normal:
approx. 4 cm (Wide)/approx. 1.2 m (Tele)
Tele m a c r o :
approx. 50 cm (Tele)
Auto tracking white balance system
Approx. 9 lx (1/25 in low light mode)
Approx. 1 lx with the colour night view function
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HDC-SD10 HDC-TM10
AV terminal video output
1.0 Vp-p, 75 h, PAL system
level
Component terminal
video output level
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h
Pb: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h
Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h
HDMI mini connector
HDMI™ (x.v.Colour™) 1080i/576p
video output level
AV terminal audio output
316 mV, 600 h, 2 ch
level (Line)
HDMI mini connector
2 ch (Linear PCM)
audio output
USB SD card Read only (No copyright protection support)
Built-in
memory
– Read only
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type Mini AB
PictBridge-compliant
Flash Available range: Approx. 1.0 m to 2.5 m
Dimensions 47.5 mm (W)k63 mm (H)k114.5 mm (D)
(excluding projecting parts)
Mass Approx. 227 g
[without battery (supplied) and an
SD card (optional)]
Mass in operation Approx. 278 g
[with battery (supplied) and an
SD card (optional)]
Operating temperature 0 oCto40oC
Operating humidity 10% to 80%
Battery operation time See page 12
Motion pictures
HDC-SD10 HDC-TM10
Recording
media
SD card SD Memory Card:
1 GB, 2 GB (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant)
SDHC Memory Card:
4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB (FAT32 system compliant)
Built-in
memory
Compression MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Recording mode and
transfer rate
HA: Approx. 17 Mbps (VBR)
HG: Approx. 13 Mbps (VBR)
HX: Approx. 9 Mbps (VBR)
HE: Approx. 6 Mbps (VBR)
Approx. 227 g
[without battery (supplied)]
Approx. 278 g
[with battery (supplied)]
–8GB
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HDC-SD10 HDC-TM10
Picture size HA/HG/HX: 1920k1080/50i
HE: 1440k1080/50i
Audio compression Dolby Digital/2 ch
Still pictures
HDC-SD10 HDC-TM10
Recording
media
SD card SD Memory Card:
8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB
(FAT12 and FAT16 system corresponding)
SDHC Memory Card:
4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB (FAT32 system compliant)
Built-in
memory
–8GB
Compression JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2
standard), DPOF corresponding
Picture size 1920k1080
AC adaptor
Information for your safety
Power source:
Power consumption:
DC output:
AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
19 W
DC 9.3 V, 1.2 A (Unit operation)
DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery charging)
Dimensions 92 mm (W)k33 mm (H)k61 mm (D)
Mass Approx. 115 g
Specifications may change without prior notice.
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Others
Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF
format)
≥ You have practised the basic operations
introduced in these operating instructions and
want to progress to advanced operations.
≥ You want to check the Troubleshooting.
In these kinds of situations refer to Operating
Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CDROM containing the Operating Instructions
(supplied).
∫ For Windows
1 Turn the PC on and insert the CD-
ROM containing the Operating
Instructions (supplied).
2 Select the desired language and
then click [Operating
Instructions] to install.
(Example: When an English language OS)
If using the following OS
jWindows 2000 SP4
jWindows XP SP2/SP3
jWindows Vista and SP1
Insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating
Instructions (supplied), click [Adobe(R)
Reader(R)] and then follow the messages on the
screen to install.
∫ To uninstall the Operating Instructions
(PDF format)
Delete the PDF file from the “Program
Files\Panasonic\HDC\” folder.
≥ When the contents in the Program Files folder
cannot be displayed, click the [Show the
contents of this folder] to display them.
∫ For Mac
1 Turn the PC on and insert the CD-
ROM containing the Operating
Instructions (supplied).
3 Double click the “SD10_TM10
Operating Instructions” shortcut
icon on the desktop.
∫ When the Operating Instructions (PDF
format) will not open
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or later
or Adobe Reader 6.0 or later to browse or print
the Operating Instructions (PDF format).
Download and install a version of Adobe Reader
that you can use with your OS from the following
Web Site.
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/
readstep2_allversions.html
2 Open the “Manual” folder in
“VFF0513” and then copy the
PDF file with the desired
language inside the folder.
3 Double click the PDF file to open
it.
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Panasonic Testing Centre
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© Panasonic Corporation 2009
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