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.
VQT2M91
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.
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 |
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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.
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.
∫ 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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≥Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow, for example: l 00
These operating instructions are designed for use with models 
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and 
. Pictures may be slightly different from the original.
≥The illustrations used in these operating
instructions show model 
, however, parts of the explanation refer to different models.
≥Depending on the model, some functions are not available.
≥Features may vary, so please read carefully.
≥Not all models may be available depending on the region of purchase.
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Information for Your Safety |
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Accessories.............................................. |
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Preparation
Before using
[1]Parts identification and
handling ........................................ 7
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[HDC-SD700]/[HDC-TM700].......... |
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Setup |
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Power supply.............................. |
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Charging the battery .................... |
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Inserting/removing the battery ..... |
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Charging and recording time........ |
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Connecting to the AC outlet ......... |
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[2] Recording to a card ................... |
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Inserting/removing an SD card .... |
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[3] Turning the unit on/off ............... |
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Turning the power on and off with |
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the power button .......................... |
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the LCD monitor/viewfinder.......... |
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Selecting a mode ....................... |
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Adjusting LCD monitor/ |
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Viewfinder adjustment.................. |
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[6] Setting date and time................. |
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Basic |
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Recording/Playback |
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[1] Selecting a media to record |
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Recording motion pictures ....... |
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Recording still pictures ............. |
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Intelligent auto mode................. |
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Motion picture/ |
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Still picture playback ................. |
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Setup |
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[1] Using the menu screen ............. |
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Language selection...................... |
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Advanced
Recording (Advanced)
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Zoom in/out function ................. |
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Preparation |
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Zoom mode.................................. |
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Ring zoom.................................... |
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Extra optical zoom ....................... |
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Editing
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Deleting scenes/ |
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Formatting .................................. |
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With a TV
[1] Watching Video/ |
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Pictures on your TV................... |
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Others |
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Advanced |
About copyright..................................... |
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Specifications ........................................ |
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Reading the Operating Instructions |
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(PDF format)........................................... |
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Others |
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Accessories
Check the accessories before using this unit.
Product numbers correct as of Feb. 2010. These may be subject to change.
Battery pack
VW-VBG130
AC adaptor
VSK0698
AC cable
A K2CT39A00002
B K2CQ29A00002
A Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China and Saudi Arabia
BAreas 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
CD-ROM
Software
CD-ROM
Operating Instructions
VFF0613
Optional accessories
Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
AC adaptor (VW-AD21E/EB-K)*1
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG130)
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG260)
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG6)*2
Battery pack holder kit (VW-VH04)
HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30)
Wide conversion lens (VW-W4607H)
Wide end conversion lens (VW-WE08H)*3
Filter kit (VW-LF46NE)*4
Video DC light (VW-LDC103E)
Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E)
Stereo microphone (VW-VMS2E)*5
Shoe adaptor (VW-SK12E)
DVD burner (VW-BN2)
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The battery pack holder kit/VW-VH04 |
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When using the VW-WE08H, set the zoom |
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to W (wide) side. The focus will be slightly |
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remove the VW-WE08H when recording |
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set to T (tele) side. |
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lens hood (supplied) and set to the flash |
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External microphone may intrude into the |
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frame when recording. Set the zoom to |
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wide angle, and tilt the external microphone upward so it will not intrude into the frame. This will not affect the audio being recorded.
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Preparation
Before using |
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[HDC-SD700]/[HDC-TM700]
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1Speaker
2Power button [
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3Inlet (cooling fan)
4Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (l 27)
5Optical image stabilizer button [ 
/O.I.S.] (l 33)
6Eyepiece corrector dial
71080/50p button [1080/50p]
8Battery release lever [BATT] (l 14)
9Battery holder (l 14)
10DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 17)
≥Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VW-AD21E/EB-K; optional).
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Multi manual ring |
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Remote control sensor |
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Lens (LEICA DICOMAR) |
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AF assist lamp |
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Recording lamp |
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24 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 22)
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≥ It can open up to 90o.
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≥ 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 [ 
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31 Tripod receptacle
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32Shoe adaptor mounting part
33Shoe adaptor cover
34Shoe adaptor release lever [SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE]
35Photoshot button [ 
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36Zoom lever [W/T] (In motion picture recording mode or still picture recording mode) (l 31)
Thumbnail display switch [ 
/ 
]/ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback mode)
37Status indicator (l 20)
38Internal microphones
39Recording start/stop button (l 25)
40Mode dial (l 21)
41Shoulder strap fixture
42Grip belt
Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand.
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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 [ 
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≥Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
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[HDC-HS700]
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1Speaker
2Power button [ 
] (l 20)
3Inlet (cooling fan)
4Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (l 27)
5Optical image stabilizer button [ 
/O.I.S.] (l 33)
6Eyepiece corrector dial
71080/50p button [1080/50p]
8Battery release lever [BATT] (l 14)
9Battery holder (l 14)
10DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 17)
≥Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VW-AD21E/EB-K; optional).
11HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 36)
12USB terminal [ 
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13AV multi connector (l 36)
≥Use the AV multi cable (only the supplied cable).
14Card slot (l 19)
15Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 19)
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Lens cover |
motion |
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recording mode. (l 21) |
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Accessory shoe |
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Multi manual ring |
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Camera function button |
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Remote control sensor |
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Built-in flash |
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Lens (LEICA DICOMAR) |
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AF assist lamp |
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Recording lamp |
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25 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 22) |
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≥ It can open up to 90o.
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≥ 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 [ 
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32 Tripod receptacle
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33Photoshot button [ 
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34Zoom lever [W/T] (In motion picture recording mode or still picture recording mode) (l 31)
Thumbnail display switch [ 
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]/ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback mode)
35HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD]
36Status indicator (l 20)
37Internal microphones
38Recording start/stop button (l 25)
39Mode dial (l 21)
40Shoulder strap fixture
41Grip 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 [ 
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≥Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
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Preparation
Setup |
1 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.
Charging lamp [CHARGE] A
Lights up:
Charging (Battery charging time: l 15)
Goes off:
Charging completed
Flashing:
Be sure to connect the unit correctly
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)
≥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.
Removing the battery
Be sure to hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off. Then remove the battery while supporting the unit to prevent it dropping.
Move the battery release lever in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove the battery when unlocked.
A Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.
BATT
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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