Panasonic HDC-TM700, HDC-HS700 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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∫ 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.

∫ Concerning the AC adaptor

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of unit.

∫ 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.

∫ 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.

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≥ Recorded data may be damaged, or

pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.

≥ Electromagnetic wave radiation generated

by microprocessors may adversely affect the High Definition Video Camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.

≥ If the High Definition Video Camera is

adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn the High Definition Video Camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the High Definition Video Camera on.

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

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≥ 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 ,

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.

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

AC cable

K2CQ29A00002

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 VFF0612

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Optional accessories

Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

AC adaptor (VW-AD21E-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 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.

(OFF).

Preparation

21 22

Before using

Parts identification and handling

[HDC-SD700]/[HDC-TM700]

1089

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-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

26 28 29 30

≥ 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

383635

40 41 42

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]

22 23

1415

23 45 6

1089

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-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

2827293031

≥ 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

35 36

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

∫ 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.

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