Panasonic HDC-SD700 User Manual

Operating Instructions

High Definition Video Camera

Model No. HDC-SD700

HDC-TM700

HDC-HS700

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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.
Do not heat the batteries above the
following temperatures or incinerate.

Button-type battery 60 oC
Battery pack 60 oC

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.

Warning

Keep the Button-Type battery out of the
reach of children. Never put Button-Type
battery in mouth. If swallowed call your
doctor.

Button-type battery: CR2025

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Use only the recommended accessories.

≥ Do not use any other AV multi cables and

USB cables except the supplied one.

≥ When you use the cable which are sold

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

≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of

children to prevent swallowing.

∫ Concerning the AC adaptor

Product Identification Marking is
located on the bottom of unit.

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other
Countries outside the European
Union

This symbol is only valid
in the European Union.
If you wish to discard
this product, please
contact your local
authorities or dealer
and ask for the correct

method of disposal.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according
to the type of AC mains plug (figures A
and B).
Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and
follow the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC
mains plug.

1) Open the fuse cover with a
screwdriver.

2) Replace the fuse and close or attach
the fuse cover.

∫ Cautions 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.

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Do not use the High Definition Video
Camera near radio transmitters or high­voltage 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

≥ Do not use any other USB cables except

the supplied one.

∫ 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).

∫ 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 18 for more details on SD

cards.

≥ 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.

∫ For the purposes of these

operating instructions

≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card

and SDXC Memory Card are referred to
as the “SD card”.

≥ Functions that can be used for motion

picture recording/motion picture playback
are indicated by in these
operating instructions.

≥ Functions that can be used for still picture

recording/still picture playback are
indicated by in these operating
instructions.

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Contents

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

Accessories..............................................6

Preparation

Before using

[1] Parts identification and

handling ........................................ 7

[HDC-SD700]/[HDC-TM700].......... 7

[HDC-HS700] ............................... 10

Setup

[1] Power supply.............................. 13

Charging the battery .................... 13

Inserting/removing the battery ..... 14

Charging and recording time........ 15

Connecting to the AC outlet ......... 17

[2] Recording to a card ................... 18

Cards that you can use with

this unit......................................... 18

Inserting/removing an SD card .... 19

[3] Turning the unit on/off ............... 20

Turning the power on and off with

the power button .......................... 20

Turning the power on and off with

the LCD monitor/viewfinder.......... 20

[4] Selecting a mode ....................... 21

[5] Adjusting LCD monitor/

viewfinder ................................... 22

How to use the touch screen ....... 22

Viewfinder adjustment.................. 22

[6] Setting date and time................. 23

Advanced

Recording (Advanced)

[1] Zoom in/out function ................. 31

Zoom mode.................................. 31

Ring zoom.................................... 32

Extra optical zoom ....................... 32

[2] Optical image stabilizer

function....................................... 33

Editing

[1] Deleting scenes/

still pictures................................ 34

[2] Formatting .................................. 35

With a TV

[1] Watching Video/

Pictures on your TV ................... 36

Others

Specifications ........................................ 38

About copyright.....................................42

Reading the Operating Instructions

(PDF format) ........................................... 43

PreparationBasicAdvancedOthers

Basic

Recording/Playback

[1] Selecting a media to record

[HDC-TM700/HDC-HS700] ......... 24

[2] Recording motion pictures ....... 25

[3] Recording still pictures ............. 26

[4] Intelligent auto mode ................. 27

[5] Motion picture/

Still picture playback ................. 28

Setup

[1] Using the menu screen ............. 30

Language selection...................... 30

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Accessories

Check the accessories before using this unit.
Product numbers correct as of Feb. 2010. These may be subject to change.

Battery pack

VW-VBG130

AC adaptor

VSK0698

CD-ROM

Software

CD-ROM

Operating Instructions
VFF0613

AC cable

A K2CT39A00002
B K2CQ29A00002

A Hong Kong Special Administrative

Region of China and Saudi Arabia

B Areas Other than Hong Kong Special

Administrative Region of China and
Saudi Arabia

DC cable

K2GJYDC00004

Remote control
(Battery built-in)

N2QAEC000024

AV multi cable

K1HY12YY0004

USB cable

K1HY04YY0032

Stylus pen

VGQ0C14

Lens hood

VDW2053

Shoe adaptor

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

VYC0996

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Optional accessories

Some optional accessories may not be
available in some countries.

AC adaptor (VW-AD21E/EB-K)

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)

Wide conversion lens (VW-W4607H)

Wide end conversion lens (VW-WE08H)

Filter kit (VW-LF46NE)

Video DC light (VW-LDC103E)

Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E)

Stereo microphone (VW-VMS2E)

Shoe adaptor (VW-SK12E)

DVD burner (VW-BN2)

*1 The supplied DC cables cannot be used

on this unit.

*2 The battery pack holder kit/VW-VH04

(optional) is necessary.

*3 When using the VW-WE08H, set the zoom

to W (wide) side. The focus will be slightly
out when it is set to T (tele) side, so
remove the VW-WE08H when recording
set to T (tele) side.

*4 When using the VW-LF46NE, remove the

lens hood (supplied) and set to the flash

(OFF).

setting to

*5 External microphone may intrude into the

frame when recording. Set the zoom to
wide angle, and tilt the external
microphone upward so it will not intrude
into the frame. This will not affect the audio
being recorded.

*1

*2

*4

*5

*3

Preparation

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22

23

Before using

1

Parts identification and
handling

[HDC-SD700]/[HDC-TM700]

2

3

1

7

6

4

5

1089

11

12
13

1415

1 Speaker
2 Power button [ ] (l 20)
3 Inlet (cooling fan)
4 Intelligent auto/Manual button

[iA/MANUAL] (l 27)

5 Optical image stabilizer button

[ /O.I.S.] (l 33)

6 Eyepiece corrector dial
7 1080/50p button [1080/50p]
8 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 14)
9 Battery holder (l 14)
10 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 17)

≥ Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a

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

11 HDMI mini connector [HDMI]

(l 36)

12 USB terminal [ ]
13 AV multi connector (l 36)

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

≥

14 Card slot (l 19)
15 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 19)

16 Lens cover

≥ The lens cover opens in motion

picture recording mode or still picture
recording mode. (l 21)

17 Multi manual ring
18 Camera function button

[CAMERA FUNCTION]
19 Remote control sensor
20 Built-in flash
21 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)
22 AF assist lamp
23 Recording lamp

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24 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l22)

24 25

27

26 28 29 30

31

≥ It can open up to 90o.

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

or 90o B towards the viewfinder.

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

25 Viewfinder

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

26 Quick menu button [Q.MENU]
27 Sub recording start/stop button

≥ This button functions in the same manner

as the recording start/stop button.

28 Adjust zoom buttons (l 31)
29 Menu button [MENU] (l 30)
30 Delete button [ ] (l 34)

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31 Tripod receptacle

MIC

32

33

34

383635

39 40 41 42

43

44

37

32 Shoe adaptor mounting part
33 Shoe adaptor cover
34 Shoe adaptor release lever

[SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE]
35 Photoshot button [ ] (l 26)
36 Zoom lever [W/T] (In motion picture

recording mode or still picture

recording mode) (l 31)

Thumbnail display switch [ / ]/

Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback

mode)
37 Status indicator (l 20)
38 Internal microphones
39 Recording start/stop button (l 25)
40 Mode dial (l 21)
41 Shoulder strap fixture
42 Grip belt

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

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

43 Microphone terminal [MIC]

≥ A compatible plug-in powered microphone

can be used as an external microphone.

≥ Audio will be stereo (2 ch) with the

external microphone input.

≥ When the unit is connected with the AC

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

44 Headphone terminal [ ]

≥ Excessive sound pressure from

earphones and headphones can cause
hearing loss.

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[HDC-HS700]

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18

17

19

20

21

22
23

24

1

1415

23 45 6

7

1089

11

12
13

1 Speaker
2 Power button [ ] (l 20)
3 Inlet (cooling fan)
4 Intelligent auto/Manual button

[iA/MANUAL] (l 27)
5 Optical image stabilizer button

[ /O.I.S.] (l 33)
6 Eyepiece corrector dial
7 1080/50p button [1080/50p]
8 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 14)
9 Battery holder (l 14)
10 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 17)

≥ Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a

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

11 HDMI mini connector [HDMI]

(l 36)
12 USB terminal [ ]
13 AV multi connector (l 36)

≥

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

14 Card slot (l 19)
15 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 19)

16 Lens cover

≥ The lens cover opens in motion

picture recording mode or still picture
recording mode. (l 21)

17 Accessory shoe
18 Multi manual ring
19 Camera function button

[CAMERA FUNCTION]
20 Remote control sensor
21 Built-in flash
22 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)
23 AF assist lamp
24 Recording lamp

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25 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l22)

25 26

2827 29 30 31

32

≥ It can open up to 90o.

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

or 90o B towards the viewfinder.

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

26 Viewfinder

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

27 Quick menu button [Q.MENU]
28 Sub recording start/stop button

≥ This button functions in the same manner

as the recording start/stop button.

29 Adjust zoom buttons (l 31)
30 Menu button [MENU] (l 30)
31 Delete button [ ] (l 34)

32 Tripod receptacle

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MIC

373433

38 39 41

42

43

35 36

40

33 Photoshot button [ ] (l 26)
34 Zoom lever [W/T] (In motion picture

recording mode or still picture

recording mode) (l 31)

Thumbnail display switch [ / ]/

Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback

mode)
35 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD]
36 Status indicator (l 20)
37 Internal microphones
38 Recording start/stop button (l 25)
39 Mode dial (l 21)
40 Shoulder strap fixture
41 Grip belt

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

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

42 Microphone terminal [MIC]

≥ A compatible plug-in powered microphone

can be used as an external microphone.

≥ Audio will be stereo (2 ch) with the

external microphone input.

≥ When the unit is connected with the AC

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

43 Headphone terminal [ ]

≥ Excessive sound pressure from

earphones and headphones can cause
hearing loss.

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Preparation

Charging lamp [CHARGE] A

Lights up:

Charging (Battery charging time: l 15)

Goes off:

Charging completed

Flashing:

Be sure to connect the unit correctly

Setup

Power supply

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∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit

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

≥

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

≥

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

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the
genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these
battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the
requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these
battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable
for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack.
To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine
Panasonic battery pack is used.

Charging the battery

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

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

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

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≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (l 6, 15, 16)

Removing the battery

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

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

BATT

A Insert the battery until it clicks and

locks.

≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period

of time with doors and windows closed.

Inserting/removing the battery

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

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to
the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Charging and recording time

∫ Charging/Recording time

≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%

HDC-SD700

Battery model number

[Voltage/Capacity

(minimum)]

Supplied battery/

VW-VBG130 (optional)

[7.2 V/1250 mAh]

VW-VBG260 (optional)

[7.2 V/2500 mAh]

VW-VBG6 (optional)

[7.2 V/5400 mAh]

Battery model number

[Voltage/Capacity

(minimum)]

Supplied battery/

VW-VBG130 (optional)

[7.2 V/1250 mAh]

VW-VBG260 (optional)

[7.2 V/2500 mAh]

VW-VBG6 (optional)

[7.2 V/5400 mAh]

*

*

Charging

time

2h35min

4h40min

9h25min

HDC-TM700

Charging

time

2h35min

4h40min

9h25min

Recording

mode

1080/50p,

HA, HG,

HX

HE 1 h 5 min

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

HA, HG,

HX

HE 3 h 20 min

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

HA 8h5min

HG, HX

HE 5 h 5 min

Recording

mode

1080/50p,

HA, HG,

HX

HE 1 h 5 min

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

HA, HG,

HX

HE 3 h 20 min

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

HA 8h5min

HG, HX

HE 5 h 5 min

Maximum

continuously

recordable time

1h40min

3h15min

8h10min

Maximum

continuously

recordable time

1h40min

3h15min

8h10min

Actual

recordable

time

1h

2h

5h

Actual

recordable

time

1h

2h

5h

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HDC-HS700

Battery model

number
[Voltage/
Capacity

(minimum)]

Charging

time

Recording

destination

Recording

mode

Maximum

continuously

recordable

time

Actual

recordable

time

1080/50p 1 h 30 min

Supplied battery/

VW-VBG130

(optional)

[7.2 V/1250 mAh]

2h35min

HDD

SD

HA, HG,

HX, HE

1h35min

1080/50p 1 h 30 min 55 min

HA, HG,

HX, HE

1h35min 1h

55 min

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

VW-VBG260

(optional)

[7.2 V/2500 mAh]

HDD

4h40min

SD

HA, HG,

HX, HE

3h 1h50min

1080/50p 3 h 1 h 50 min

HA, HG,

HX, HE

3h5min 1h55min

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

HA, HG,

HX

7h30min

4h40min

HE 7h35min

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

HA 7h40min

HG, HX

HE 4h50min

7h45min

4h45min

VW-VBG6
(optional)

*

[7.2 V/5400 mAh]

HDD

9h25min

SD

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

≥ These times are approximations.
≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.

Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as
high/low temperature.

≥ The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping

recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc.

≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction.

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Battery capacity indication

A DC output terminal
B

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

≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.

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

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

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

####

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

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

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

battery capacity will not be shown.

Connecting to the AC outlet

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

Important:
While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge.
≥ Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit.

Also, do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.

DC IN





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

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

indicator goes off. Then remove the AC adaptor.

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Preparation

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Setup

Recording to a card

2

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

This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is compatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory
Cards and SDXC Memory Cards. When using an SDHC memory card/SDXC memory card with
other equipment, check the equipment is compatible with these memory cards.

Cards that you can use with this unit

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

Still

Card type Capacity Motion picture recording

8 MB/16 MB Cannot be used.

SD

Memory

Card

SDHC

Memory

Card

SDXC

Memory

Card

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

32 MB/64 MB/

128 MB/256 MB

512 MB/1 GB/

4GB/6GB/8GB/

12 GB/16 GB/

24 GB/32 GB

48 GB/64 GB

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

2GB

Can be used.

picture

recording

Can be
used.

≥ Please confirm the latest information

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

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

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

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

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≥ When the write-protect

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

≥ Keep the Memory Card

out of reach of children to prevent
swallowing.

Inserting/removing an SD card





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. When the SD card is formatted, all of the
recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.

Caution:
Check that the access lamp has gone off.

Access lamp [ACCESS] A

≥

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

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

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

≥ Face the label side B in the direction

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

≥ Press the centre of the SD card and then

pull it straight out.

3 Securely close the SD card/

terminal cover.

≥ Securely close it until it clicks.

≥ Do not touch the terminals on the back of

the SD card.

≥ Do not apply strong shocks, bend, or drop

the SD card.

≥

Electrical noise, static electricity or the failure
of this unit or the SD card may damage or
erase the data stored on the SD card.

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

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

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

≥ Do not expose the terminals of the SD

card to water, garbage or dust.

≥

Do not place SD cards in the following areas:

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

difference in temperature (condensation
can occur).

jWhere static electricity or

electromagnetic waves occur.

≥ To protect SD cards, return them to their

cases when you are not using them.

≥

Refer to the Operation Instructions
(PDF format)

away the SD card.

about disposing of or giving

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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, the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

Turning the power on and off with the power button

Press the power button to turn on the power

A The status indicator lights.

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

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

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

∫ To turn on the power

∫ To turn off the power

A The status indicator lights.

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

closed and the viewfinder is retracted.

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

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

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

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B The status indicator goes off.

Preparation

≥ Align with the status indicator A.

Setup

Selecting a mode

4

Change the mode to recording or playback.

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

Motion picture recording mode (l 25)

Still picture recording mode (l 26)

Playback mode (l 28)

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Preparation

Setup

5

Adjusting LCD monitor/
viewfinder

How to use the touch screen

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

∫ Touch

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

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

while you are touching another part of the
touch screen.

∫ About the operation icons

///:
These icons are used to switch the menu
and thumbnail display page, for item
selection and setting etc.

:
Touch to return to the previous screen
such as when setting menus.

Viewfinder adjustment

∫ Adjusting the field of view

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

Adjust the focus by rotating the
eyepiece corrector dial.

≥ Extend the viewfinder and close the LCD

monitor to turn on the viewfinder.

≥ 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.

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Preparation

Setup

Setting date and time

6

When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time
will appear.
Select [YES] and perform steps 2 to 3 below to set the date and time.

¬ Change the mode to or .

1 Select the menu.

: [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET]

2 Touch the date or time to be

set, then set the desired value
using / .

A

Displaying the World time setting:

[HOME]/ [DESTINATION]

≥

The year can be set between 2000 and 2039.

≥

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

3 Touch [ENTER].

≥ The clock function starts at [00] seconds.
≥

A message prompting for World time setting
may be displayed. Perform the World time
setting by touching the screen.

≥ Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to

complete the setting.

≥ The date and time function is driven by a

built-in lithium battery.

≥ When this unit is purchased, the clock is

set. If the time display becomes [- -], the
built-in lithium battery needs to be
charged. To recharge the built-in lithium
battery, connect the AC adaptor or attach
the battery to this unit. Leave the unit as it
is for approx. 24 hours and the battery will
maintain the date and time for approx.
6 months. (The battery is still being
recharged even if the power is off.)

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Basic











Recording/
Playback

1

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

Selecting a media to
record

[HDC-TM700/HDC-HS700]

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

: [MEDIA SELECT]

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

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

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

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

4 Touch [ENTER].

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Basic

≥ Align with the status indicator A.

0h00m00s0h00m00s0h00m00s

R 1h20mR 1h20mR 1h20m

HG

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/
Playback

2

Recording motion
pictures

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

extend the viewfinder.

3 Press the recording start/stop

button to start recording.

B When you begin recording, ;

changes to ¥.

4 Press the recording start/stop

button again to pause
recording.

∫ Screen indications in the motion picture recording mode

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Basic

≥ Align with the status indicator A.

R3000

MEGA

14.2

M

Recording/
Playback

Recording still pictures

3

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

extend the viewfinder.

3 Press the button halfway.

(For auto focus only)

4 Press the button fully.

∫ About the screen indications in still picture recording

MEGA

M

14.2

R3000

R3000

: Still picture operation indicator

ß:Flash
ßj: Flash level

: Red eye reduction

: MEGA optical image stabilizer

: Optical image stabilizer (l 33)

: Quality of still pictures

: Size of still pictures

R3000: Remaining number of still

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pictures
(Flashes in red when [0]
appears.)

: AF assist lamp

Basic

Intelligent auto/Manual
button

Press this button to switch
Intelligent auto mode/Manual
mode.

/MANUAL

Recording/
Playback

Intelligent auto mode

4

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

Mode Scene Effect

Portrait When the object is a

Scenery

Spotlight

Low light

Night portrait*2Recording night

Night scenery

Macro

/ Normal Other situations

*1 In motion picture recording mode only
*2 In still picture recording mode only

*1

*2

person

Recording outdoors

Under a spotlight Very bright object is recorded clearly.

*1

Dark room or twilight

portrait

*2

Recording night
scenery

Recording zooming in
on a flower etc.

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.

It can record very clearly even in a dark room
or twilight.

A person and the background are
recorded with near real-life brightness.

You can record night scenery vividly by
slowing the shutter speed.

This allows recording while going near to
the object of recording.

Contrast is adjusted automatically for clear image.

≥ Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired mode.
≥ In the portrait mode, one that is bigger and close to centre of the screen will be surrounded

by an orange frame.

≥ It is recommended using a tripod in night portrait and night scenery mode.
≥ Optical image stabilizer function (l 33) is set to Active mode/ON in all modes.
≥ Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions, such as when faces are

of certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used.

≥ The microphone setup is set to surround in the Intelligent auto mode.

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Basic

≥ Align with the status indicator A.













 

 

Recording/
Playback

5

Motion picture/Still
picture playback

1 Change the mode to .
2 Touch the play mode select icon B.

3

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

A [VIDEO/SD CARD]
B [PICTURE/SD CARD]

C [VIDEO/SD CARD]
D [VIDEO/Built-inMemory]
E [PICTURE/SD CARD]
F [PICTURE/Built-inMemory]

G [VIDEO/SD CARD]
H [VIDEO/HDD]
I [PICTURE/SD CARD]
J [PICTURE/HDD]

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4 Touch the scene or the still picture to be

F

0h00m00s0h00m00s0h00m00s



played back.

≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by touching

/.

5 Select the playback operation by

touching the operation icon.

A Operation icon

F

≥ Touch

icon.

Motion picture playback Still picture playback

1/;: Playback/Pause
6: Rewind playback
5: Fast forward playback
∫: Stops the playback and shows

the thumbnails.

1: Displays the direct playback

bar.

/ to display/not-display the operation

F

1/;: Slide show (playback of the still

2;: Plays back the previous picture.
;1: Plays back the next picture.
∫: Stops the playback and shows

pictures in numerical order)
start/pause.

the thumbnails.

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Basic

Setup

Using the menu screen

1

1 Press the MENU button.
2 Touch the top menu A.

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] or press the

MENU button to exit the menu
setting.

∫ About guide display

After touching , touching the submenus
and items will cause function descriptions
and settings confirmation messages to
appear.
≥ After the messages have been displayed,

the guide display is cancelled.

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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Advanced

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.

6



W

T

6



W

T

TW

VOL

WT

VOL

Recording
(Advanced)

Zoom in/out function

1

The maximum optical zoom ratio is 12k.
The default setting of the [ZOOM MODE] is [i.Zoom 18k]. It can be extended to a maximum
of 18k during motion picture recording mode.

¬ Change the mode to or .

Zoom mode

Set the maximum zoom ratio for the motion picture recording mode.

≥ Change the mode to .

: [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting

[Opt.Zoom 12k]: Optical zoom only (Up to 12k)

[i.Zoom 18k]: This zoom function allows you to maintain high-definition

[D.Zoom 30k]: Digital zoom (Up to 30k)

[D.Zoom 700k]: Digital zoom (Up to 700k)

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

picture quality. (Up to 18k)

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Ring zoom

A side:

Close-up recording
(zoom in)

B side:

Wide-angle
recording (zoom out)

A

B

12. 2

M

Extra optical zoom

Zoom operation can be done using the multi
manual ring.

Zoom by rotating the ring.

If the number of the recording pixels is set to
anything other than the maximum number of
recording pixels in still picture recording
mode, the still picture can be recorded with a
zoom ratio of a maximum of 25k without
degrading the picture quality.
≥ Extra optical zoom ratio varies depending

on the setting of [PICTURE SIZE] and
[ASPECT RATIO].

∫ Extra optical zoom mechanism

≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the

speed to rotate the ring.

maximum

area is cropped to the centre

area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom effect.

≥ 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 12k, 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.

≥ The zoom speed does not vary when operating with the adjust zoom buttons and the

remote control.

When you set the picture size to , the

0.3

M

0.3

M

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Advanced

Optical image stabilizer button

Pressing the button changes the optical
image stabilizer setting.
(Motion picture recording mode)

# # OFF

(Still picture recording mode)

/ # / # OFF

≥ Switch to manual mode before setting the

Optical Image Stabilizer function to off.

: Active mode

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

: ON

This setting is suitable for recording in a stable
state such as scenery. We recommend recording
with a tripod in motion picture recording mode.

Recording
(Advanced)

2

Optical image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as much.

¬ Change the mode to or .

Optical image stabilizer
function

O.I.S.

∫ Changing the optical image stabilizer function when in still picture

recording mode

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

[MODE1]:

The function works all the time.

[MODE2]:

The function works when the button is pressed. We recommend you are recording
yourself or recording with a tripod in still picture recording mode.

≥ When in [MODE1], / appears. When in [MODE2], / appears.

≥ Stabilization may not be possible under strong shaking conditions.

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Advanced

To delete by confirming images
being played back

Press the button while scenes or still
pictures to be deleted are being played
back.

0h00m00s0h00m00s0h00m00s

F

Editing

1

Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate
confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion.

¬ Change the mode to .

∫ Deleting multiple scenes/still pictures from the thumbnail display

Deleting scenes/still
pictures

1 Press the button while the thumbnail view screen is displayed.
2 Touch [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT].

≥ When [ALL SCENES] is selected, all the scenes or still

pictures on the selected media will be deleted.
(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.

≥ To continuously delete other scenes/still pictures, 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.

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Advanced

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.

Select the menu. (l 30)

: [SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD]

: [SETUP] # [FORMAT MEDIA] #

: [SETUP] # [FORMAT MEDIA] #[SD CARD] or [HDD]

≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen.
≥ Perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be disposed/

transferred.

≥ /

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

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

vibrations or shock.

Use this unit to format media.
Formatting built-in memory or HDD is only available with this unit.
Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card may
not be used on this unit.

(Refer to the Operation Instructions (PDF format))

(Refer to the Operation Instructions (PDF format))

[SD CARD] or [Built-inMemory]

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Advanced

A HDMI mini cable

(optional)

≥ Be sure to connect to the

HDMI terminal.

B AV multi 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
terminal

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 AV multi cable. Check the output settings when connecting the

component terminal or the video terminal with the AV multi cable.

≥ Use of the following Panasonic HDMI mini cables is recommended to connect the unit to

the HDMI terminal.

≥ HDMI is the interface for digital devices. If you connect this unit to a HDMI compatible high

definition TV and then play back the recorded high definition images, you can enjoy them
in high resolution with high quality sound.

Watching Video/Pictures
on your TV

1 Connect this unit to a TV.

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≥ 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 AV multi cables except the supplied one.
≥ When connecting to the component terminal of the TV, the yellow plug of the AV multi cable

is not required.

≥ When connecting to the AV terminal of the TV, the component plug of the AV multi cable is

not required.

2 Select the video input on the TV.

≥ Example:

Select the [HDMI] channel with a HDMI mini cable.
Select the [Component] or [Video 2] channel with an AV multi cable.
(The name of the channel may differ depending on the connected TV.)

≥ 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.)

3 Change the mode to to play back.

Cables Reference items

HDMI mini cable (optional)

A

B AV multi cable

(supplied)

≥ Connecting with a HDMI mini cable
≥ Listening in 5.1 channel sound
≥

Playback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™)

≥ Connecting with the AV multi cable

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Specifications

High Definition Video Camera

Information for your safety

Power source:

Power consumption:

Signal system 1080/50p, 1080/50i

Recording format 1080/50p: Original format

Image sensor 1/4.1z 3MOS image sensor

Lens Auto Iris, F1.5 to F2.8

Filter diameter 46 mm

Zoom 12k optical zoom, 18k i.Zoom, 30k/700k digital zoom

Monitor 3z wide LCD monitor (Approx. 230 K dots)

DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor)
DC 7.2 V (When using battery)
Recording:

6.0 W

6.0 W

6.3 W

HA/HG/HX/HE: AVCHD format compliant

Total: 3050 Kk3
Effective pixels:
Motion picture: 2530 Kk3 (16:9)
Still picture: 2320 Kk3 (4:3), 2630 Kk3 (3:2),

2530 Kk3 (16:9)

Focal length:

3.45 mm to 41.4 mm
Macro (Full range AF)
35 mm equivalent:
Motion picture: 35 mm to 420 mm (16:9)
Still picture: 38.8 mm to 466 mm (4:3)

35.7 mm to 428 mm (3:2)

35 mm to 420 mm (16:9)
Minimum focus distance:
Normal: Approx. 4 cm (Wide)/Approx. 1.2 m (Tele)
Tele macro: Approx. 70 cm (Tele)
Intelligent auto Macro:

Approx. 1 cm (Wide)/Approx. 70 cm (Tele)

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Viewfinder 0.27z wide EVF (Approx. 123 K dots)

Microphone 5.1 channel surround microphone (with a zoom microphone/

Speaker 1 round speaker, dynamic type

White balance
adjustment

Standard illumination 1,400 lx

Minimum required
illumination

AV multi connector
video output level

HDMI mini connector
video output level

AV multi connector
audio output level
(Line)

Headphone output

HDMI mini connector
audio output level

MIC input j70 dBV (Mic sensitivity j50 dB equivalent, 0 dB=1 V/Pa,

USB SD card Read/Write (No copyright protection support)

focus microphone function)

Auto tracking white balance system

Approx. 1.6 lx (1/25 in low light mode)
Approx. 1 lx with the colour night view function

Component video out put level:
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h
Pb: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h
Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h
AV video output level:

1.0 Vp-p, 75 h, PAL system

HDMI™ (x.v.Colour™) 1080p/1080i/576p

316 mV, 600 h, 2 ch

77 mV, 32h (Stereo mini jack)

Dolby Digital/Linear PCM

1kHz)
(Stereo mini jack)

Built-in
memory

HDD Read only

Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type Mini AB
USB host function (for DVD burner)

Flash Available range: Approx. 1.0 m to 2.5 m

Dimensions 66 mm (W)k69 mm (H)k138 mm (D)

Read only

(excluding projecting parts)

65 mm (W)k69 mm (H)k138 mm (D)
(excluding projecting parts)

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Mass Approx. 375 g

Mass in operation Approx. 435 g

Operating temperature 0 oCto40oC

Operating humidity 10% to 80%

Battery operation time See page 15

Motion pictures

Recording
media

Compression MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

Recording mode and
transfer rate

Picture size 1080/50p: 1920k1080/50p

Audio compression Dolby Digital/5.1 ch (built-in microphone), 2 ch (built-in

SD card SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant)

SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant)
SDXC Memory Card (exFAT system compliant)
Refer to page 18 for details on SD cards usable in this unit.

Built-in
memory

HDD 240 GB

1080/50p: Approx. 28 Mbps (VBR)
HA: Approx. 17 Mbps (VBR)
HG: Approx. 13 Mbps (VBR)
HX: Approx. 9 Mbps (VBR)
HE: Approx. 5 Mbps (VBR)

HA/HG/HX/HE: 1920k1080/50i

microphone/external microphone)

[without battery (supplied) and an SD card
(optional)]

Approx. 380
[without battery (supplied)]

Approx. 450
[without battery (supplied)]

[with battery (supplied) and an SD card
(optional)]

Approx. 440
[with battery (supplied)]

Approx. 510
[with battery (supplied)]

32 GB

g

g

g

g

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Still pictures

Recording
media

Compression JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2

Picture size Picture aspect [4:3]:

AC adaptor

Information for your safety

SD card SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant)

Built-in
memory

HDD 240 GB

SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant)
SDXC Memory Card (exFAT system compliant)
Refer to page 18 for details on SD cards usable in this unit.

32 GB

standard), DPOF corresponding

4032

k3024/3200k2400/2560k1920/640k480

Picture aspect [3:2]:
4608k3072/3600k2400/2880k1920
Picture aspect [16:9]:
4864k2736/3840k2160/3072k1728/1920k1080

Power source:
Power consumption:
DC output:

Dimensions 92 mm (W)k33 mm (H)k61 mm (D)

Mass Approx. 115 g

Specifications may change without prior notice.

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)

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About copyright

∫ 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.

∫ Licenses

≥ SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C,

LLC.

≥ “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 High-

Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States
and other countries.

≥ HDAVI Control

Panasonic Corporation.

≥ “x.v.Colour” is trademark.
≥ LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica

Microsystems IR GmbH and DICOMAR is
a registered trademark of Leica Camera
AG.

≥ Microsoft

®

Vista
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

the registered trademarks or trademarks
of the Intel Corporation in the United
States and other countries.

™

is a trademark of

®

, Windows® and Windows

are either registered trademarks or

, Core™, Pentium® and Celeron® are

≥ AMD Athlon

Advanced 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

™

is a trademark of the

.

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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 CD-ROM 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)

3 Double click the

“SD700_TM700_HS700
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://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions

If using the following OS

jWindows 2000 SP4
jWindows XP SP2/SP3
jWindows Vista SP1/SP2
jWindows 7

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).

2 Open the “Manual” folder in

“VFF0613” 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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Web site: http://panasonic.net

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