Panasonic HDC-TM60, HDC-HS60, HDC-SD60 User Manual

Operating Instructions

High Definition Video Camera

Model No. HDC-SD60

HDC-TM60

HDC-HS60

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.

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 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.

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

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∫ Information for Users on

Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries

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

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

For business users in the

European Union

If you wish to discard

electrical and electronic

equipment, please contact

your dealer or supplier for

further information.

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

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

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

This symbol might be used in combination with a

chemical symbol. In this

case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.

∫ 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.

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≥ 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

≥ 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.

≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an

arrow, for example: l 00

These operating instructions are designed for use with models ,

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

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

≥ Depending on the model, some

functions are not available.

≥ Features may vary, so please read

carefully.

≥ Not all models may be available

depending on the region of purchase.

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Contents

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

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

Preparation

Before using

[1] Parts identification and

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

[HDC-SD60]/[HDC-TM60].............. 7

[HDC-HS60] ................................. 10

Setup

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

Inserting/removing the battery ..... 14

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

Charging and recording time........ 16

[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 ................... 20

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

[5] Adjusting LCD monitor.............. 22

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

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

Basic

Recording/Playback

[1] Selecting a media to record

[HDC-TM60/HDC-HS60] ............. 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

Advanced

Recording (Advanced)

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

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

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

PreparationBasicAdvancedOthers

Others

About copyright.................................... 38

Specifications ....................................... 39

Reading the Operating Instructions

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

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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-VBK180

AC adaptor

VSK0712

AC cable

K2CQ29A00002

AV multi cable

K1HY12YY0004

USB cable

K1HY04YY0032

Stylus pen

VGQ0C14

CD-ROM

Software

CD-ROM

Operating Instructions VFF0610

Optional accessories

Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

Battery charger (VW-BC10E)

Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBK180)

Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBK360)

HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30)

Video DC light (VW-LDC103E)

Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E)

Shoe adaptor (VW-SK12E)

DVD burner (VW-BN2)

Accessory kit (VW-ACK180E)

* The shoe adaptor VW-SK12E

(optional) is necessary.

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Preparation

Before using

[HDC-SD60]/[HDC-TM60]

12 34

AV MULTI

7 8 9

Parts identification and handling

1 Power button [ ] (l 20)

2 Speaker 3 Intelligent auto/Manual button

[iA/MANUAL] (l 27)

4 Optical image stabilizer button

[ /O.I.S.] (l 33) 5 Mode switch (l 21) 6 Battery holder (l 14) 7 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 36) 8 USB terminal [ ] 9 AV multi connector [AV MULTI] (l 36)

≥ Use the AV multi cable (only the supplied

cable).

10 SD card cover (l 19) 11 Ca rd slo t (l 19) 12 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 19)

13 Lens cover

≥ The lens cover opens in Motion

Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode. (l 21)

14 Internal stereo microphones 15 Built-in flash 16 Lens 17 Video light

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18 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 22)

18 19

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≥ 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.

19 Recording start/stop button (l 25) 20 Sub recording start/stop button

≥ This button functions in the same manner

as the recording start/stop button.

21 Adjust zoom buttons (l 31) 22 Menu button [MENU] (l 30) 23 Video light button [LIGHT] 24 Delete button [ ] (l 34)

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25 Tripod receptacle 26 Battery release lever [BATTERY]

(l 14)

27 Status indicator (l 20)

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28 Photoshot button [ ] (l 26) 29 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) 30 DC input terminal (l 15)

≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors

except the supplied one.

31 Grip belt

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

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[HDC-HS60]

12 34

7 8 9

AV MULTI

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

[iA/MANUAL] (l 27) 4 Optical image stabilizer button

[ /O.I.S.] (l 33) 5 Mode switch (l 21) 6 Battery holder (l 14) 7 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 36) 8 USB terminal [ ] 9 AV multi connector [AV MULTI] (l 36)

≥ Use the AV multi cable (only the supplied

cable).

10 SD card cover (l 19) 11 Ca rd slo t (l 19) 12 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 19)

13 Lens cover

≥ The lens cover opens in Motion

Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode. (l 21)

14 Internal stereo microphones 15 Built-in flash 16 Lens 17 Video light

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18 19

23222120

18 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 22)

≥ 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.

19 Recording start/stop button (l 25) 20 Sub recording start/stop button

≥ This button functions in the same manner

as the recording start/stop button.

21 Adjust zoom buttons (l 31) 22 Menu button [MENU] (l 30) 23 Video light button [LIGHT] 24 Delete button [ ] (l 34)

25 Tripod receptacle 26 Battery release lever [BATTERY]

(l 14)

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27 Status indicator (l 20)

29 302827

28 Photoshot button [ ] (l 26) 29 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) 30 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] 31 DC input terminal (l 15)

≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors

except the supplied one.

32 Grip belt

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

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Preparation

Setup

Power supply

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit

The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360. ≥ This unit has a function to distinguish the batteries that can be used, and the

batteries (VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360) are compatible with this function. (The batteries that are not compatible to this function cannot be used.)

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.

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Inserting/removing the battery

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.

ャモヵヵユンヺ

A Insert the battery until it clicks

and locks.



≥ Press the power button to turn off the power. (l 20)

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

CAUTION

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