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.

VQT2M64

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

Cd

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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16

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Preparation

Before using

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[HDC-SD60]/[HDC-TM60]

12 34

AV MULTI

7 8 9

Parts identification and
handling

1 Power button [ ] (l 20)

5

6

10

11

12

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

24

23222120

≥ 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

26

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25 Tripod receptacle
26 Battery release lever [BATTERY]

(l 14)

27 Status indicator (l 20)

2928

27

31

30

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

6

5

7 8 9

10

11

12

AV MULTI

13

14

16

15

17

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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25

26

23222120

24

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

32

31

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

1

∫ 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

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 the battery

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

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

Important:

≥ Use the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use the AC adaptor of another device.
≥ Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit.

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

≥ The battery can also be charged using a battery charger (VW-BC10E; optional).
≥ The battery will not be charged if the power is turned on.



A DC input terminal

1 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input terminal.
2 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor, then the AC outlet.

≥ The status indicator will flash red at an interval of 2 seconds, indicating that charging has

begun.

∫ Connecting to the AC outlet

If you turn on the unit while charging with the AC adaptor, you can use the unit with power
supplied from the outlet.

≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 6, 16, 17).
≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period

of time with doors and windows closed.

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Charging and recording time

∫ Charging/Recording time

≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%

HDC-SD60

Battery model number

[Voltage/Capacity

(minimum)]

Supplied battery/

VW-VBK180 (optional)

[3.6 V/1790 mAh]

VW-VBK360 (optional)

[3.6 V/3580 mAh]

Battery model number

[Voltage/Capacity

(minimum)]

Supplied battery/

VW-VBK180 (optional)

[3.6 V/1790 mAh]

VW-VBK360 (optional)

[3.6 V/3580 mAh]

Charging time

2h50min 1h55min 1h

4h50min 3h55min 2h

HDC-TM60

Charging time

2h50min 1h55min 1h

4h50min 3h55min 2h

Maximum

continuously

recordable time

Maximum

continuously

recordable time

Actual

recordable time

Actual

recordable time

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HDC-HS60

Battery model

number
[Voltage/
Capacity

(minimum)]

Supplied

battery/

VW-VBK180

(optional)

[3.6 V/

1790 mAh]

VW-VBK360

(optional)

[3.6 V/

3580 mAh]

≥ 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.

Charging

time

2h50min

4h50min

Recording

destination

HDD

SD

HDD

SD

Recording

mode

HA/HG/HX/

HE

HA 1h45min 50min

HG/HX/HE 1h45min 55min

HA 3h25min 1h45min

HG 3h30min 1h45min

HX/HE 3h30min 1h50min

HA/HG/HX/

HE

Maximum

continuously

recordable

time

1h40min 50min

3h35min 1h50min

Actual

recordable

time

Battery capacity indication

≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.

####

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

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

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

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

capacity will not be shown.

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Preparation

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
motion picture recording.

*

for

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.

≥ 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.

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.

≥ 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.

Still

picture

recording

Can be
used.

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Inserting/removing an SD card







When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment,
for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 35) 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 cover and

insert (remove) the SD card
into (from) the card slot B.

≥ Face the label side C in the direction

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

≥ Press the centre of the SD card and then

pull it straight out.

3 Securely close the SD card

cover.

≥ Securely close it until it clicks.

≥ Do not touch the terminals on the back of

the SD card.

≥ Do not apply strong shocks, bend, or drop

the SD card.

≥ Electrical noise, static electricity or the

failure of this unit or the SD card may
damage or erase the data stored on the
SD card.

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

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

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

≥ Do not expose the terminals of the SD

card to water, garbage or dust.

≥ Do not place SD cards in the following

areas:

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

difference in temperature (condensation
can occur).

jWhere static electricity or

electromagnetic waves occur.

≥ To protect SD cards, return them to their

cases when you are not using them.

≥ About disposing of or giving away the SD

card.

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Preparation



To turn off the power

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



Setup

Turning the unit on/off

3

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

Turning the power on and off with the power button

Press the power button to turn on the power.

A The status indicator lights.

Turning the power on and off with the LCD monitor

Power is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and power is turned off when it is
closed.

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

∫ To turn on the power

∫ To turn off the power



A The status indicator lights.

≥ The power will not turn off while recording motion pictures even if the LCD monitor is

closed.

≥ In the following cases, opening the LCD monitor does not turn on the 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

Setup

Selecting a mode

4

Change the mode to recording or playback.

Operate the mode switch 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

Adjusting LCD monitor

5

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

≥ 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

MENU

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

MENU











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-TM60/HDC-HS60]

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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R 1h20mR 1h20mR 1h20m

HG

Recording/
Playback

2

Recording motion
pictures

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

button to start recording.

A 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

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”.

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Basic

R3000R3000R3000

MEGA

MEGA

5

M

Recording/
Playback

Recording still pictures

3

1 Change the mode to .
2 Open the LCD monitor.
3 Press the button

halfway. (For auto focus
only)

4 Press the button fully.

∫ About the screen indications in still picture recording

5

M

: 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.

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.

/MANUAL

Mode Scene Effect

Portrait When the object is

Scenery

Spotlight

Low light

Night portrait

Night scenery

Macro

/ Normal Other situations Contrast is adjusted automatically for

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

*1

*1

*2

a person

Recording outdoors

Under a spotlight Very bright object is recorded clearly.

Dark room or twilight

*2

Recording night
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.

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 zoom microphone is set to [OFF] in the Intelligent auto mode.

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Basic













 

 

Recording/
Playback

5

Motion picture/Still
picture playback

1 Change the mode to .
2 Touch the play mode select icon A.
3 Touch the desired media to be played back

motion pictures or still pictures.

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

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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]

4 Touch the scene or the still picture to be

F

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

F
F

played back.

≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by touching

/.

5 Select the playback operation by

touching the operation icon.

A Operation icon

≥ Touch / to display/not-display the operation

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.

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

MENU

Setup

Using the menu screen

1

MENU

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

ヸヵ

ヷヰロ

TW

ヷヰロ

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.

MENU

Recording
(Advanced)

Zoom in/out function

1

The maximum optical zoom ratio is 25k.
The default setting of the [ZOOM MODE] is [i.Zoom 35k]. It can be extended to a maximum
of 35k 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 25k]: Optical zoom (Up to 25k)

[i.Zoom 35k]: This zoom function allows you to maintain high-definition

[D.Zoom 60k]: Digital zoom (Up to 60k)

[D.Zoom 1500k]: Digital zoom (Up to 1500k)

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

picture quality. (Up to 35k)

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Extra optical zoom

0.3M5M0.3

M

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 50k without degrading the picture quality.
≥ Extra optical zoom ratio varies depending on the setting of [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT

RATIO].

∫ Extra optical zoom mechanism

When you set the picture size to , the 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 25k, the subjects are focused at about 1.5 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.

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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.

MENU

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

∫ 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

0h00m00s0h00m00s0h00m00s

F

To delete by confirming images
being played back

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

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

thumbnail. 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

MENU

MENU

MENU

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] # [SD CARD] or [Built-inMemory]

: [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. (Refer to the Operation Instructions (PDF format))

≥ /

Perform a physical formatting of the built-in memory/HDD when this unit is to be disposed/
transferred. (Refer to the Operation Instructions (PDF format))

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

vibrations or shock.

Use this unit to format media.
Formatting built-in memory 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.

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Advanced

AV MULTI

AV MULTI

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.

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

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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

A HDMI mini cable (optional) ≥ Connecting with a HDMI mini cable

≥ Playback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control

B AV multi cable (supplied) ≥ Connecting with the AV multi cable

™

)

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Others

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.
≥ 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

, Core™, Pentium® and Celeron® are
the registered trademarks or trademarks
of the Intel Corporation in the United
States and other countries.

≥ AMD Athlon

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

≥ iMovie and Mac are trademarks of

Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.

™

is a trademark of

®

, Windows® and Windows

are either registered trademarks or

™

is a trademark of the

≥ 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

.

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Others

Specifications

High Definition Video Camera

Information for your safety

Power source: DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor)

Power consumption: Recording:

Signal system 1080/50i

Recording format AVCHD format compliant

Image sensor 1/4.1z 1MOS image sensor

Lens Auto Iris, F1.8 to F3.3

Zoom 25k optical zoom, 35k i.Zoom, 60k/1500k digital zoom

Monitor 2.7z wide LCD monitor (approx. 230 K dots)

Microphone Stereo (with a zoom microphone)

Speaker 1 round speaker, dynamic type

DC 3.6 V (When using battery)

Charging:

4.4 W

4.4 W

4.7 W

Total: 3320 K
Effective pixels:
Motion picture: 2110 K (16:9)
Still picture: 2320 K (4:3), 2280 K (3:2), 2110 K (16:9)

Focal length:

3.02 mm to 75.5 mm
Macro (Full range AF)
35 mm equivalent:
Motion picture: 35.7 mm to 893 mm (16:9)
Still picture: 36 mm to 900 mm (4:3)

35.7 mm to 893 mm (3:2)

35.7 mm to 893 mm (16:9)
Minimum focus distance:
Normal: approx. 4 cm (Wide)/approx. 1.5 m (Tele)
Tele macro: approx. 70 cm (Tele)
Intelligent auto Macro:

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

7.7 W

7.7 W

7.7 W

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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)

HDMI mini connector
audio output level

USB SD card Read only (No copyright protection support)

Built-in
memory

HDD Read only

Flash Available range: Approx. 1.0 m to 2.5 m

Dimensions 51.5 mm (W)k65.5 mm (H)k112 mm (D)

Mass Approx. 255 g

Auto tracking white balance system

Approx. 4 lx (1/25 in low light mode)
Approx. 1 lx with the colour night view function

AV video output level:

1.0 Vp-p, 75 h, PAL system
Component video output level:
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h
Pb: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h
Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h

HDMI™ (x.v.Colour™) 1080i/576p

316 mV, 600 h, 2 ch

Dolby Digital/Linear PCM

Read only

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

(excluding projecting parts)

54.5 mm (W)k65.5 mm (H)k112 mm (D)
(excluding projecting parts)

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

Approx. 258
[without battery (supplied)]

Approx. 327
[without battery (supplied)]

g

g

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Mass in operation Approx. 299 g

Operating temperature 0 oCto40oC

Operating humidity 10% to 80%

Battery operation time See page 16

Motion pictures

Recording
media

Compression MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

Recording mode and
transfer rate

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

Audio compression Dolby Digital

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 120 GB

HA: Approx. 17 Mbps (VBR)
HG: Approx. 13 Mbps (VBR)
HX: Approx. 9 Mbps (VBR)
HE: Approx. 5 Mbps (VBR)

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

Approx. 300
[with battery (supplied)]

Approx. 369
[with battery (supplied)]

16 GB

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 120 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.

16 GB

standard), DPOF corresponding

2592k1944/1600k1200/640k480
Picture aspect [3:2]:
2688k1792/1680k1120
Picture aspect [16:9]:
2816k1584/1920k1080

Power source:
Power consumption:
DC output:

Dimensions 46 mm (W)k25 mm (H)k75.5 mm (D)

Mass Approx. 115 g

Specifications may change without prior notice.

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AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
12 W
DC 5.0V, 1.6A

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

“SD60_SD66_TM60_HS60
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

“VFF0610” 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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