Operating Instructions

High Definition Video Camera

Model No. HDC-SD80

HDC-TM80
HDC-HS80

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

VQT3J47

until
2011/1/24
 Information for Your Safety
≥ Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 7) illuminates
∫ About the recording format for
while the SD card or built-in memory is
recording motion pictures being accessed (initialization, recording,
You can select from either AVCHD or iFrame playback, deleting etc.). Do not perform
recording formats to record motion pictures the following operations when the lamp
using this unit. (l 51) illuminates. It may damage the built-in
AVCHD: memory or cause a malfunction in the unit.
You can record high definition quality images j Turn the unit off (remove the battery)
with this format. It is suitable for viewing on a j Insert and remove the USB cable
large format TV or for saving to disc. j Expose the unit to vibrations or shock
iFrame: ≥ About disposing of or giving away this unit.
This is a recording format suitable for (l 127)
playing back or editing on Mac (iMovie’11).
Using iMovie’11, iFrame motion pictures can ∫ Handling of HDD [HDC-HS80]
be imported faster than AVCHD motion This unit is equipped with the built-in HDD.
pictures. Also, the imported file size of While the HDD is capable of storing a large
iFrame motion pictures will be smaller than amount of data, there are a few things to
that of AVCHD motion pictures. look out for. When using this component,
≥ It is not compatible with motion picture pay attention to the following points.
recorded in AVCHD format. Do not expose the HDD to vibrations and
∫ Indemnity about recorded shocks.
content Due to the environment and handling
conditions, the HDD may be subject to
Panasonic does not accept any
partial damages or may not be able to read,
responsibility for damages directly or
record, and play back data. Do not expose
indirectly due to any type of problems that
the unit to vibrations or shock, and do not
result in loss of recording or edited content,
turn off the unit during recording or playback.
and does not guarantee any content if
If the unit is used in a place with loud
recording or editing does not work properly.
sounds, such as a club or venue, the
Likewise, the above also applies in a case
recording may stop due to sound
where any type of repair is made to the unit
vibrations. Recording data on an SD card
(including any other non-built-in memory/
is recommended in these places.
HDD related component).
Back up data periodically.
∫ Handling of built-in memory The HDD is temporary storage. In order to
[HDC-TM80] avoid erasing data due to static electricity,
This unit is equipped with the built-in electromagnetic waves, breakage, and
memory. When using this component, pay failures, back up the data to a PC or DVD
attention to the following points. disc. (l 92, 103)
Back up data periodically.
The built-in memory is temporary storage. In
order to avoid erasing data due to static
electricity, electromagnetic waves,
breakage, and failures, back up the data to a
PC or DVD disc. (l 92, 103)

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If the HDD experiences any abnormality, ∫ Cards that you can use with
back up data immediately. this unit
Failure in the HDD may produce continuous
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
noise or choppy sound during recording or
playing back. Continuous use will cause and SDXC Memory Card
further deterioration, and may eventually ≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not
disable the HDD. If these phenomena are have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more
observed, copy the data on the HDD to a Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC
PC, a DVD disc etc. immediately and logo are not based on SD Memory Card
contact your dealer. Specifications.
Once the HDD is out of order, data cannot ≥ Refer to page 13 for more details on SD
be restored. cards.
Operation may stop in hot or cold ∫ For the purposes of these
environments. operating instructions
The unit is disabled in order to protect the
≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
HDD.
and SDXC Memory Card are referred to
Do not use the unit in low atmospheric as the “SD card”.
pressures. ≥ Function that can be used for motion
The HDD may fail if it is used at altitudes of picture recording mode:
3000 m or higher above sea level. Function that can be used for still picture
Transportation recording mode:
When the unit is transported, turn off the unit ≥ Function that can be used for motion
and be careful not to shake, fall, or impact picture playback mode:
the unit. Function that can be used for still picture
Falling detection playback mode:
[ ] is indicated on the screen when it ≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an
detects a falling state (a weightless state). If arrow, for example: l 00
the falling state is detected repeatedly, the
These operating instructions are designed
unit may stop the recording or playback
for use with models ,
operation in order to protect the HDD.
and . Pictures
≥ HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] (l 8)
illuminates while the HDD is being may be slightly different from the original.
accessed (initialization, recording, ≥ The illustrations used in these operating
playback, deleting etc.). Do not perform instructions show model ,
the following operations when the lamp however, parts of the explanation refer to
illuminates. It may damage the HDD or different models.
cause a malfunction in the unit. ≥ Depending on the model, some functions
j Turn the unit off (remove the battery) are not available.
j Insert and remove the USB cable ≥ Features may vary, so please read
j Expose the unit to vibrations or shock carefully.
≥ About disposing of or giving away this unit. ≥ Not all models may be available
(l 127) depending on the region of purchase.

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Contents
Information for Your Safety......................2
Advanced (Recording)
Preparation
Zoom in/out function .............................. 38
Parts identification and handling ............ 6 Extra optical zoom ............................ 38
Power supply............................................. 9 Image stabilizer function........................ 39
Inserting/removing the battery............. 9 Recording with the Touch function....... 40
Charging the battery ......................... 10 Touch function icons ......................... 40
Charging and recording time............. 11 Recording functions of operation
Recording to a card ................................ 13 icons ........................................................ 44
Cards that you can use with this Operation icons................................. 44
unit .................................................... 13 Recording functions of menus.............. 50
Inserting/removing an SD card.......... 14 Manual recording.................................... 63
Turning the unit on/off............................15 White balance ................................... 64
Turning the unit on and off with the Manual shutter speed/
power button ..................................... 15 iris adjustment................................... 65
Turning the unit on and off with the Manual focus adjustment .................. 66
LCD monitor ...................................... 15
Selecting a mode ....................................16
How to use the touch screen .................16
About the touch menu ....................... 17
Setting date and time.............................. 18

Basic
Before recording ..................................... 19
Selecting a media to record
[HDC-TM80/HDC-HS80] .......................... 20
Recording motion pictures ....................21
Recording still pictures .......................... 23
Recording still pictures in motion
picture recording mode ..................... 24
Intelligent auto mode.............................. 25
Motion picture/Still picture playback .... 27
Using the menu screen .......................... 30
Using the Setup Menu ............................31

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 Advanced (Playback) Copy/Dubbing
Playback Operations .............................. 67 Copying between SD card and Built-in
Motion picture playback using Memory/HDD
operation icon ................................... 67 [HDC-TM80/HDC-HS80] .......................... 90
Creating still picture from motion Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/
picture ............................................... 68 play back a disc ...................................... 92
Highlight&Time frame index .............. 69 Preparing for copying/playing back... 92
Repeat playback ............................... 69 Copying to discs ............................... 94
Resuming the previous playback ...... 70 Playing back the copied disc ............ 97
Zooming in on a still picture during Managing the copied disc ................. 98
playback (Playback zoom) ................ 70 Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder,
Various playback functions ................... 71 video, etc. ................................................ 99
Playing back motion pictures/
still pictures by date .......................... 71
Highlight playback ............................. 72
With a PC
Changing the playback settings and
What you can do with a PC.................. 103
playing back the slide show .............. 74
End User License Agreement ......... 105
Deleting scenes/still pictures ................ 76
Operating environment ........................ 106
Dividing a scene (AVCHD) ................ 78
Installation............................................. 109
Dividing a scene to partially delete
Connecting to a PC .............................. 111
(iFrame) ............................................ 79
About the PC display ...................... 113
Deleting personal information ........... 80
Starting HD Writer AE 3.0..................... 114
Protecting scenes/still pictures.......... 80
Reading the operating instructions
DPOF setting ........................................... 81
of the software applications ............ 114
Relay scene combining [HDC-TM80] .... 82
If using Mac ........................................... 115
Watching Video/Pictures on your TV .... 84
Connecting with a HDMI mini
cable ................................................. 87 Others
Connecting with the AV multi cable... 87
Playback using VIERA Link ................... 88 Indications............................................. 116
Messages .............................................. 119
About recovery................................ 120
Troubleshooting ................................... 121
Cautions for use ................................... 126
About copyright .................................... 132
Recording modes/approximate
recordable time ..................................... 133
Approximate number of recordable
pictures.................................................. 135

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Preparation

Parts identification and handling

1 Speaker
2 USB terminal [ ] (l 93, 100, 111)
1 3 Intelligent auto/Manual button
[iA/MANUAL] (l 25)
2
4 Optical image stabilizer button
[ O.I.S.] (l 39)
5 Power button [ ] (l 15)
3 6 HDMI mini connector [HDMI]
4 (l 84, 88)
7 AV multi connector (l 84, 102)
5
≥ Use the AV multi cable (only the supplied
AV MULTI
cable).
8 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 9)
6 7 8

9 Lens cover closing switch

9 The lens cover will open automatically when
set to motion picture recording mode or
still picture recording mode. (l 16)
When not using the unit, close the lens
cover to protect the lens.
≥ Lens cover does not close automatically.
≥ Slide the lens cover closing switch to close
the lens cover.

11
10
12

13
10 Lens cover
11 LED light
≥ It can be used as a video light or photo
light. (l 47, 62)
12 Lens
13 Internal stereo microphones

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 14 Mode switch (l 16)
14 15 16 15 Status indicator (l 15)
16 Recording start/stop button (l 21)
17 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 16)

17 18 ≥ 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.
18 Battery holder (l 9)

19 Tripod receptacle
≥ If you attach a tripod which has 5.5 mm
screw or larger, it may damage this unit.
20 SD card cover (l 14)
21 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 14)
19 22 Card slot (l 14)

20
21

22

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 / 23 Photoshot button [ ] (l 23)
24 Zoom lever [W/T] (In motion picture
23 24 recording mode or still picture
recording mode) (l 38)
Thumbnail display switch [ / ]/
Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback
mode) (l 28)
25 Grip belt
Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits
your hand.


25


1 Flip the belt.

2 Adjust the length.
3 Replace the belt.
26 26 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 10)
≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except
the supplied one.

27 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD]

27
28 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 10)
≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except
the supplied one.

28

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 Preparation

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.
≥ The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The
dedicated battery (VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360) supports this function. The only
batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and
batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries
which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way
guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been
manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.

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.

Inserting/removing the battery

≥ Press the power button to turn off the unit. (l 15)
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. ャモヵヵ

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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 will not be charged if the unit is turned on.
≥ It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 30 oC.
(The battery temperature should also be the same.)

A DC input terminal
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.

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. It will turn off when the charging is completed.
∫ Connecting to the AC outlet
If you turn on the unit while connecting the AC adaptor, you can use the unit with power
supplied from the outlet.

≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 129.
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 11, 12).
≥ 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%RH (When using AC adaptor)

HDC-SD80
Battery model number Maximum Actual
Charging Recording
[Voltage/Capacity continuously recordable
time mode
(minimum)] recordable time time

Supplied battery/ [HA], [HG],

1 h 55 min 1h
VW-VBK180 (optional) 2 h 25 min [HX], [HE]
[3.6 V/1790 mAh] [iFrame] 2h 1h
[HA], [HG] 3 h 50 min 2h
VW-VBK360 (optional)
4 h 20 min [HX], [HE] 3 h 55 min 2h
[3.6 V/3580 mAh]
[iFrame] 4 h 5 min 2 h 5 min

HDC-TM80
Battery model number Maximum Actual
Charging Recording
[Voltage/Capacity continuously recordable
time mode
(minimum)] recordable time time

Supplied battery/ [HA], [HG],

1 h 55 min 1h
VW-VBK180 (optional) 2 h 25 min [HX], [HE]
[3.6 V/1790 mAh] [iFrame] 2h 1h
[HA], [HG] 3 h 50 min 2h
VW-VBK360 (optional)
4 h 20 min [HX], [HE] 3 h 55 min 2h
[3.6 V/3580 mAh]
[iFrame] 4 h 5 min 2 h 5 min

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 HDC-HS80
Battery model
Maximum
number Actual
Charging Recording Recording continuously
[Voltage/ recordable
time destination mode recordable
Capacity time
time
(minimum)]
[HA], [HG],
1 h 40 min 50 min
Supplied HDD [HX], [HE]
battery/ [iFrame] 1 h 45 min 55 min
VW-VBK180
2 h 25 min [HA] 1 h 45 min 50 min
(optional)
[3.6 V/ [HG], [HX],
SD 1 h 45 min 55 min
1790 mAh] [HE]
[iFrame] 1 h 50 min 55 min
[HA] 3 h 20 min 1 h 40 min
[HG], [HX],
HDD 3 h 20 min 1 h 45 min
[HE]
VW-VBK360
(optional) [iFrame] 3 h 35 min 1 h 50 min
4 h 20 min
[3.6 V/ [HA] 3 h 30 min 1 h 45 min
3580 mAh]
[HG], [HX],
SD 3 h 30 min 1 h 50 min
[HE]
[iFrame] 3 h 45 min 1 h 55 min

≥ 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.

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

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

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

Cards that you can use with this unit

Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for
motion picture recording.
Card type Capacity Motion picture recording Still picture recording
8 MB/16 MB/
Cannot be used.
32 MB Cannot be guaranteed in
SD Memory 64 MB/128 MB/ Cannot be guaranteed in operation.
Card 256 MB operation.
512 MB/1 GB/
2 GB
SDHC 4 GB/6 GB/8 GB/
Memory 12 GB/16 GB/
Can be used. Can be used.
Card 24 GB/32 GB
SDXC
Memory 48 GB/64 GB
Card

* SD Speed Class Rating is the speed e.g.:

standard regarding continuous writing.
Check via the label on the card, etc.

≥ 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.
≥ When the write-protect switch A on SD card is locked, no recording,
deletion or editing will be possible on the card. 32
≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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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, 36) 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 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.

 2 Securely close the SD card

 cover.
≥ Securely close it until it clicks.

≥ Do not touch the terminals on the back of ≥ Do not place SD cards in the following
the SD card. areas:
≥ Do not apply strong shocks, bend, or drop j In direct sunlight
the SD card. j In very dusty or humid areas
≥ Electrical noise, static electricity or the j Near a heater
failure of this unit or the SD card may j Locations susceptible to significant
damage or erase the data stored on the difference in temperature (condensation
SD card. can occur.)
≥ When the card access lamp is lit, do not: j Where static electricity or
j Remove the SD card electromagnetic waves occur
j Turn the unit off ≥ To protect SD cards, return them to their
j Insert and remove the USB cable cases when you are not using them.
j Expose the unit to vibrations or shock ≥ About disposing of or giving away the SD
Performing the above while the lamp is on card. (l 129)
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.

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 Preparation

Turning the unit on/off

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

A clicking sound is heard when the unit is shaken.

≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a defect.
This sound will no longer be heard when the unit is turned on and change the mode to
or .

Turning the unit on and off with the power button

Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit.

 To turn off the unit

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

A The status indicator lights.

Turning the unit on and off with the LCD monitor

Unit is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and unit is turned off when it is closed.
During normal use, opening and closing of the LCD monitor can be conveniently used
to turn the unit on/off.
∫ To turn on the unit ∫ To turn off the unit

 

A The status indicator lights. B The status indicator goes off.

≥ The unit 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 unit. Press the power
button to turn on the unit.
j When the unit is purchased
j When you have turned off the unit using the power button

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 Preparation

Selecting a mode
Change the mode to recording or playback.
Operate the mode switch to change the mode to , or .

Motion picture recording mode (l 21)

Still picture recording mode (l 23)

Playback mode (l 27, 67)

Preparation

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.

∫ Slide while touching

Move your finger while pressing on the touch screen.

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∫ 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.

About the touch menu

Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the touch menu to switch the operation icons.
Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the touch menu.
≥ It is also possible to switch the operation icons by sliding the touch menu right or left while
touching it.
A Touch menu
T
W

Recording mode Playback mode


T FOCUS

WB
W SHTR
ALL

 IRIS MENU MENU


B Touch these icons to switch pages upward or downward.
C Displayed only during the manual mode.
∫ To display the touch menu
The touch menu will disappear when no function
is performed for a specific period of time during
recording mode. To display it again, touch .

≥ 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. (l 37)

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 Preparation

Setting date and time

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.

1 Select the menu. (l 30)

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 (l 31):
[HOME]/ [DESTINATION]
≥ The year can be set between 2000 and 2039.
≥ The 24-hour system is used to display the time.

3 Touch [ENTER].
≥ A message prompting for World time setting may be
displayed. Perform the World time setting by touching the screen. (l 31)
≥ Touch [EXIT] 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. 4 months. (The battery is still being
recharged even if the unit is off.)

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 Basic

Before recording
∫ Basic camera positioning

  


1 Hold the unit with both hands.
2 Put your hand through the grip belt.
3 It is convenient to use recording button icon A when holding the unit around your waist.
≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with
another person or object.
≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is
backlit, it will become dark in the recording.
≥ Keep your arms near your body and separate your legs for better balance.
≥ Do not cover the microphones with your hand etc.

∫ Basic motion picture recording

≥ The unit should normally be held steady when recording.
≥ If you move the unit when recording, do so slowly, maintaining a constant speed.
≥ The zoom operation is useful for recording subjects you cannot get close to, but overuse of
zoom in and zoom out can make the resulting motion picture less enjoyable to watch.

∫ Recording yourself
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.
≥ The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror
image. (However the image recorded is the same as a
normal recording.)
≥ Only some indications will appear on the screen. When
appears, return the direction of the LCD monitor to
normal position and check the warning/alarm indication.
(l 119)

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 Basic

Selecting a media to record

[HDC-TM80/HDC-HS80]
The card, built-in memory and HDD media can be selected separately to record motion
pictures or still pictures.

1 Change the mode to or .

2 Select the menu. (l 30)

MENU : [MEDIA SELECT]

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

A [VIDEO/SD CARD]
B [VIDEO/Built-inMemory]
 
C [PICTURE/SD CARD]
 
D [PICTURE/Built-inMemory]

E [VIDEO/SD CARD]
F [VIDEO/HDD]
  G [PICTURE/SD CARD]
 
H [PICTURE/HDD]

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

4 Touch [ENTER].

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 Basic

Recording motion pictures

1 Change the mode to .
2 Open the LCD monitor.

3 Press the recording start/stop
button to start recording.
T
W


A When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥.

B Recording button icon
≥ Recording can also be started/stopped by touching the recording button icon. This icon
functions in the same manner as the recording start/stop button.

4 Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording.

∫ Screen indications in the motion picture recording mode

0h00m00s A Recording mode

R 1h20m B Recording time elapsed
Each time the unit is put into recording
pause, the counter display will be reset
to 0h00m00s.
(“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for
minute and “s” for second.)
≥ Screen display will disappear when no C Approximate remaining recordable
function is performed for a specific time
period of time. To display it again, (When the remaining time is less than
touch the screen. 1 minute, R 0h00m flashes red.)
(It will not display when AF/AE tracking
is used.)

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≥ There are 2 recording formats that can be used with this unit: AVCHD that records
high-definition motion pictures, and iFrame that records motion pictures suitable for
playback and editing on Mac (iMovie’11). To change the recording format, change
the recording mode. (l 51)
≥ Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture. (l 24)
≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording
and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.
When you record with the [REC MODE] set to [iFrame], the scenes longer than
approximately 20 minutes will be automatically divided. (Recording will continue.)
≥ (Maximum recordable scenes of a single SD card, built-in memory or HDD)

Recording formats [HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE] [iFrame]

Recordable scenes Approx. 3900 Approx. 89100
Different dates (l 71) Approx. 200 Approx. 900
≥ Maximum number of recordable scenes and maximum number of different dates will be
less than above when there are both iFrame scenes and still pictures recorded on an SD
card, built-in memory or HDD.
≥ While recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed.
≥ Please refer to page 133 about approximate recordable time.

About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures

When motion picture is recorded in AVCHD format
≥ Only motion pictures recorded with the recording format set to AVCHD are supported by
AVCHD compatible equipment. Images cannot be played with equipment that does not
support AVCHD (ordinary DVD recorders). Confirm that your equipment supports
AVCHD by referring to the operating instructions.
≥ It is not always possible to play back motion pictures recorded with the recording format
set to AVCHD on AVCHD compatible equipment. In such a case, play back on this unit
instead.
When motion picture is recorded in iFrame format
≥ You can play back on a Mac (iMovie’11).
≥ It is not compatible with motion picture recorded in AVCHD format.

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 Basic

Recording still pictures

1 Change the mode to .
2 Open the LCD monitor.
3 Press the button halfway.
(For auto focus only)

4 Press the button fully.

Focus indication:
A Focus indication
± (The white lamp flashes.):
 Focusing
 ¥ (The green lamp lights up.):
When in focus
No mark:
When focusing is unsuccessful.
B Focus area (area inside brackets)

≥ If you set the optical image stabilizer function (l 39) to ([MODE1]), then the image
stabilizer function will be more effective. ( MEGA (MEGA optical image stabilizer) will be
displayed when the button is pressed halfway.)
≥ In dark environments, the photo light will flash. (l 47)
≥ Focus indication will change to registered focus icon when [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON].
(l 54)
≥ It is recommended using a photo light or tripod when recording still pictures in dark places
because the shutter speed becomes slow.
≥ The screen will become darker when the button is pressed halfway if the shutter
speed is 1/25 or slower.
≥ You can also take a picture just by touching the subject to focus. (Touch shutter: l 43)
≥ To print a picture, save the picture to the SD card (l 90) and print using a PC or a printer.

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∫ About the screen indications in still picture recording
: Still picture operation indicator (l 116) R3000
R3000: Remaining number of still pictures 3M MEGA

(Flashes in red when [0] appears.)

: Quality of still pictures (l 61)
3M : Size of still pictures (l 60)
MEGA : MEGA optical image stabilizer (l 23)
: Optical image stabilizer (l 39) ≥ Screen display will disappear
: AF assist lamp (l 62) when no function is performed for
: Photo light (l 47) a specific period of time. To
: Photo light level (l 47) display it again, touch the screen.
: Red eye reduction (l 48) (It will not display when AF/AE
tracking or touch shutter is used.)
∫ About the focus indication
≥ The focus indication indicates the status of the auto focus.
≥ The focus indication does not appear in manual focus mode.
≥ The focus indication does not appear or has difficulty focusing in the following cases.
j When close subjects and far subjects are included in the same scene
j When the scene is dark
j When there is a bright part in the scene
j When the scene is filled with only horizontal lines
∫ About the focusing area
When there is a contrasting object ahead or behind the subject in the focus area, the subject
may not be focused. If so, move the contrasting object out of the focus area.
≥ Focus area is not displayed in the following conditions.
j When the intelligent auto mode (portrait) is used
j When AF/AE tracking is used
j When the extra optical zoom is used
j When the unit determines that the AF assist lamp is necessary (l 62)

Recording still pictures in motion picture recording

mode
You can record still pictures even in motion picture recording mode.
¬ Change the mode to .
Press the button fully (press to the bottom) to take the picture.
≥ It is possible to record still pictures while recording motion pictures.
(Simultaneous recording)
≥ Remaining number of recordable pictures is displayed while still pictures
are being recorded.

≥ Photo light, red eye reduction, self-timer (l 48) do not work.

≥ While recording motion pictures or during the PRE-REC operation, image quality is
different from ordinary still pictures so that motion picture recording takes preference over
still picture recording.
≥ If simultaneous recording is used while recording a motion picture, the recordable time
remaining will shorten. If the unit is turned off or the mode switch operated, the recordable
time remaining may lengthen.

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 Basic

Intelligent auto mode

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

/MANUAL
Intelligent auto/Manual button
Press this button to switch intelligent auto
mode/manual mode.
≥ Please refer to page 63 about manual mode.

Mode Scene Effect

Portrait When the object is a Faces are detected and focused
person automatically, and the brightness is
adjusted so it is recorded clearly.
Scenery Recording outdoors The whole landscape will be recorded
vividly without whiting out the
background sky, which may be very
bright.
*1 Spotlight Under a spotlight Very bright object is recorded clearly.
*1 Low light Dark room or twilight It can record very clearly even in a dark
room or twilight.
*2 Night portrait Recording night A person and the background are
portrait recorded with near real-life brightness.
*2 Night scenery Recording night You can record night scenery vividly by
scenery slowing the shutter speed.
*2 Macro Recording zooming in This allows recording while going near to
on a flower etc. the object of recording.
*1 Normal Other situations Contrast is adjusted automatically for
*2 clear image.
*1 In motion picture recording mode only
*2 In still picture recording mode only

≥ Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired mode.
≥ In the portrait, spotlight and low light mode, the face will be surrounded by white frame
when detected. In the Potrait mode, a subject that is bigger and close to centre of the
screen will be surrounded by an orange frame. (l 55)
≥ It is recommended using a tripod in night portrait and night scenery mode.
≥ 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.
≥ [ZOOM MIC] is set to [OFF] in the intelligent auto mode. (l 57)

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∫ Intelligent auto mode
When switching to intelligent auto mode, the auto white balance and auto focus operate and
automatically adjust the colour balance and focusing.
Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are
automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness.
≥ Colour balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or
scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings. (l 64, 66)
Automatic white balance
The illustration shows the range over which automatic white balance functions.
1) The effective range of automatic white balance 10 000K 2)
adjustment on this unit 9 000K
8 000K
2) Blue sky 7 000K 3)
3) Cloudy sky (rain) 6 000K
4) Sunlight 5 000K
4)

5) White fluorescent lamp 1) 5)

4 000K
6) Halogen light bulb
7) Incandescent light bulb 6)
3 000K
8) Sunrise or sunset
9) Candlelight 7)

If the automatic white balance is not functioning normally,

2 000K 8)
adjust the white balance manually. (l 64)
9)
Auto focus
1 000K
The unit focuses automatically.
≥ Auto focus does not work correctly in the following
situations. Record pictures in the manual focus mode. (l 66)
j Recording distant and close-up objects at the same time
j Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty window
j Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly
reflective objects

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Motion picture/Still picture playback

1 Change the mode to . 

2
ALL

Touch the play mode select icon A. (l 17)

3
Select the [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to
play back.
≥ Touch [ENTER].

/
Select the [MEDIA] and [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back.
≥ Touch [ENTER].

4 Touch the scene or the still picture to be 

played back.
B is displayed when [AVCHD] is touched or is ALL
displayed when [iFrame] is touched in step 3.
≥ To display the next (previous) page:
j Slide the thumbnail display upward (downward) while
touching it.
j Switch the touch menu, and then touch (up)/ (down) on the thumbnail scroll
lever.

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5 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon.
C Operation icon
0h01m30s
≥ Operation icons and screen display will disappear
when no function is performed for a specific period of
time. To display them again, touch the screen.

Motion picture playback Still picture playback

1/;: Playback/Pause 1/;: Slide show (playback of the still

6: Rewind playback pictures in numerical order)
5: Fast forward playback start/pause.
∫: Stops the playback and shows 2;: Plays back the previous picture.
the thumbnails. ;1: Plays back the next picture.
∫: Stops the playback and shows
the thumbnails.

∫ Change the thumbnail display

While the thumbnail is displayed, the thumbnail display changes in the following order if the
zoom lever is operated to side or side.
20 scenes () 9 scenes () 1 scene () Highlight&Time frame index* (l 69)
* Highlight&Time frame index can only set in motion picture playback mode.
Even in motion picture playback mode, [FACE] and [HIGHLIGHT] cannot
be used when [iFrame] is selected.
≥ 9 scenes display returns if the unit is turned off or the mode is changed.
≥ By displaying in 1 scene or pressing and holding the thumbnail in the
20 scenes or 9 scenes display, recording date and time are displayed when
playing back motion pictures, and recording date and file number when
playing back still pictures.
∫ Speaker volume adjustment
Operate the volume lever to adjust the
speaker during motion picture playback.
Towards “r”:
Increases the volume
Towards “s”:
Decreases the volume

≥ Sound will be heard only during normal playback.

≥ If pause play is continued for approx 5 minutes, the screen returns to the thumbnails.
≥ The elapsed time for playback indication will be reset to 0h00m00s each scene.
≥ When playing back iFrame scenes, the image will pause momentarily and the screen may
turn black when the scenes are switching.

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Motion picture compatibility
≥ This unit is based on AVCHD format/MPEG-4 AVC file format.
≥ Video signals for the AVCHD that can be played back with this unit are 1920k1080/50i,
1920k1080/25p and 1440k1080/50i.
≥ Video signals for the iFrame that can be played back with this unit are 960k540/25p.
≥ This unit may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded or created on other
products, and other products may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded
on this unit, even if the products support AVCHD or iFrame.
≥ Motion pictures recorded in AVCHD and iFrame are not compatible with each other.

Still picture compatibility

≥ This unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File
system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association).
≥ The file format of still pictures supported by this unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted
files will be played back.)
≥ This unit may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded or created on other
products and other products may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded on
this unit.

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 Basic

Using the menu screen

≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on touch menu to display MENU . (l 17)

1 Touch [MENU]. ∫ About guide display

After touching , touching the submenus
and items will cause function descriptions
and settings confirmation messages to
MENU
appear.
≥ After the messages have been displayed,
the guide display is cancelled.
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] to exit the menu

setting.

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 Basic

Using the Setup Menu

≥ The items displayed differ depending on the position or settings of the mode switch.
Select the menu.
MENU : [SETUP] # desired setting

[CLOCK SET]
Please refer to page 18.

[SET WORLD TIME]

It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home
region and the travel destination.
1 Touch [SET WORLD TIME].
≥ If the clock is not set, adjust the clock to the current time. (l 18)
≥ When the [HOME] (your home region) is not set, the message appears. Touch [ENTER]
and proceed to step 3.
2 (Only when setting your home region)
Touch [HOME].
≥ Touch [ENTER].
3 (Only when setting your home region) 
Touch / to select your home
region and touch [ENTER].
≥ Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] to set daylight

saving time. appears and the
summer time setting is turned on; the time
difference from GMT is set forward by one
hour. Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] again to A The current time
return to the normal time setting. B The time difference from GMT
4 (Only when setting the region of your travel (Greenwich Mean Time)
destination)
Touch [DESTINATION].
≥ Touch [ENTER].
≥ When the home region is set for the first time, the screen for selecting home/travel
destination appears after setting the home region successively. If the home region has
already been set once, execute the menu operation for step 1.

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5 (Only when setting the region of your travel 
destination)
Touch / to select your travel
destination and touch [ENTER].

≥ Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] to set daylight
saving time. appears and the
summer time setting is turned on. The travel
C The local time at the selected
destination time and time difference from
travel destination
the home region time are set forward by one
D The time difference between
hour. Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] again to
the travel destination and the
return to the normal time setting.
≥ Close the setting, touching [EXIT]. home region
appears and the time of the travel
destination is indicated.
To return the display to the home setting
Set the home region using step 1 to 3, and close the setting by touching [EXIT].

≥ If you cannot find your travel destination in the area shown on the screen, set it by using
the time difference from your home region.

[DATE/TIME] [OFF]/[D/T]/[DATE]

It is possible to change the date and time display mode.

[DATE FORMAT] [Y/M/D]/[M/D/Y]/[D/M/Y]

It is possible to change the date format.

[ZOOM/REC DISPLAY] [OFF]/[ON]

You can set the display method of the zoom button icons ( T / W ) and recording button
icon ( ).

[OFF]: If no operation is performed for approx. 5 seconds, the icon disappears.

[ON]: Constantly display.

[EXT. DISPLAY] [OFF]/[SIMPLE]/[DETAIL]

Please refer to page 86.

[ECONOMY] [OFF]/[5 MINUTES]

When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to
save battery life.
≥ The power save function will not activate when:
j connected to AC adaptor
j using the USB cable for PC, DVD burner etc.
j PRE-REC is used

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[QUICK POWER ON] [OFF]/[ON]

The unit is put into recording pause approx. 1 second when the unit is turned on with the
mode set to or .

≥ Depending on the recording conditions, start time may be longer than 1 second.
≥ In the quick power on mode, the zoom magnification becomes 1k.

[QUICK START] [OFF]/[ON]

This unit will resume recording pause mode about 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is
reopened.
≥
Quick start will not work if there is no SD card inserted.
≥ /
Quick start will not work if the [SD CARD] is selected in the [MEDIA SELECT], even if there
is no SD card inserted.
≥ Change the mode to or .
1 Set [QUICK START] to [ON].
2 Close the LCD monitor while the mode is
set to or .
The status indicator A flashes green and the unit 
goes into quick start standby mode.

3 Open the LCD monitor.

The status indicator A lights red and the unit is put
into recording pause. 

≥ When in quick start standby mode about 80% of the power used in recording pause
mode is being consumed, so the recording time will be reduced.
≥ Quick start standby mode is cancelled if
j about 5 minutes elapsed
j mode is set to
≥ Depending on the recording conditions and menu settings, time for quick start may be
longer than 0.6 seconds.
≥ It may take some time for automatic white balance to adjust.
≥ In the quick start mode, the zoom magnification becomes 1k.
≥ If [ECONOMY] (l 32) is set to [5 MINUTES] and the unit automatically goes into quick
start standby mode, close the LCD monitor and then open it again.
≥ Turn the unit off using the power button.

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[ALERT SOUND] [OFF]/ /

Touch screen operation, start and stop of recording and unit on/off can be confirmed with this
sound.
(Volume low)/ (Volume high)
2 Beeps for 4 times
When an error occurs. Check the sentence displayed on the screen. (l 119)

[POWER LCD] +2 / +1 / 0 / -1 / A

This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors.
≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
+2 (Makes even brighter)/ +1 (Makes brighter)/ 0 (Normal)/ -1 (Makes less bright)/
A *(Automatic adjustment)
* It is not displayed in the manual mode or in the playback mode.

≥ When the AC adaptor is in use, the LCD monitor is set to +1 automatically.

≥ When the LCD monitor is bright, the recordable time with the battery will be shorter.

[LCD SET]
It adjusts brightness and colour density on the LCD monitor.
≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
1 Touch [LCD SET].
2 Touch the desired setting item.
[BRIGHTNESS]:
Brightness of the LCD monitor
[COLOUR]:
Colour level of the LCD monitor
3 Touch / to adjust settings.
4 Touch [ENTER].
≥ Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen.

[AV MULTI] [COMPONENT]/[AV OUT]

Please refer to page 87.

[COMPONENT OUT] [576i]/[1080i]

Please refer to page 87.

[HDMI RESOLUTION] [AUTO]/[1080i]/[576p]

Please refer to page 87.

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[VIERA Link] [OFF]/[ON]

Please refer to page 88.

[TV ASPECT] [16:9]/[4:3]

Please refer to page 86.

[INITIAL SET]
Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition.
≥ Settings for [MEDIA SELECT]*, [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed.
* For users who have , this menu is not displayed.

[NUMBER RESET]
Set the file number of the iFrame and still picture recorded next to 0001.
≥ Folder number is updated and file number will start from 0001. (l 113)
≥ To reset the folder number, format the SD card, built-in memory or HDD, and then perform
[NUMBER RESET].
≥ 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.
(l 92, 103)

[FORMAT CARD]
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. (l 92,
103)
≥ 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. (l 129)

≥ 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.

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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 /
[FORMAT MEDIA]
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. (l 92,
103)
1 Touch [FORMAT MEDIA].
2
Touch [SD CARD] or [Built-inMemory].

Touch [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. (l 129)
≥ Perform a physical formatting of the built-in memory/HDD when this unit is to be disposed/
transferred. (l 127)

≥ 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.

[CARD STATUS]
The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card can be checked.
≥ When the mode switch is set to , remaining recordable time for the selected recording
mode is displayed.
≥ Touch [EXIT] to close the indication.

≥ The SD card requires some space to store information and manage system files, so the
actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value. The usable space is generally
calculated as 1 GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. The capacities of this unit, PCs and software are
expressed as 1 GB=1,024k1,024k1,024=1,073,741,824 bytes. Therefore, the indicated
value of the capacity appears to be smaller.

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 /
[MEDIA STATUS]
The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card, Built-in memory and HDD
can be checked.
≥ Touching [CHANGE MEDIA] switches the unit between the display for the SD card and the
display for the built-in memory/HDD.
≥ When the mode switch is set to , remaining recordable time for the selected recording
mode is displayed.
≥ Touch [EXIT] to close the indication.

≥ The SD card, built-in memory or built-in HDD requires some space to store information and
manage system files, so the actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value.
The usable built-in memory/HDD space is generally calculated as 1 GB=1,000,000,000
bytes. The capacities of this unit, PCs and software are expressed as
1 GB=1,024k1,024k1,024=1,073,741,824 bytes. Therefore, the indicated value of the
capacity appears to be smaller.

[CALIBRATION]
Perform the touch screen calibration if a different object to the one touched is selected.
1 Touch [CALIBRATION].
≥ Touch [ENTER].
2 Touch the [_] that appears on the screen with the supplied stylus pen.
≥ Touch [_] in sequence (up left # down left # down right # up right # centre).
3 Touch [ENTER].

[DEMO MODE] [OFF]/[ON]

This item is used to start the unit demonstration.

(Only when the mode is at the or position)
If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [ON] and you touch [EXIT] when there is no SD card inserted
and while this unit is connected to the AC adaptor, the demonstration automatically starts.
If any operation takes place, the demonstration is cancelled. However if no operations take
place for approx. 10 minutes, the demonstration automatically starts again. To stop the
demonstration, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF] or insert an SD card.

[O.I.S. DEMO]
This item is used to start the optical image stabilizer demo.
(Only when the mode is at the position)
Touch [O.I.S. DEMO], the demonstration automatically starts.
When you touch [EXIT], the demonstration will be cancelled.

[LANGUAGE]
You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen.

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Zoom in/out function

Zoom lever/Zoom button icons

T side:
T Close-up recording (zoom in)
W side:
W
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
T
6 W
T
W

≥ Maximum zoom ratio for recording motion pictures can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. (l 51)
≥ You can also perform zoom operation by simply touching the LCD monitor. (Touch zoom:
l 41)
∫ About the zoom speed
The zoom speed will be faster in the order of zoom lever, zoom button icon, and then touch
zoom.
≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved.
≥ The zoom operation using the zoom button icons or touch zoom will be performed at a
constant speed respectively.

Extra optical zoom

When in still picture recording mode, it is possible to take a picture with zoom up to a
maximum of 60k without degrading the picture quality.
≥ Extra optical zoom ratio varies depending on the setting of [PICTURE SIZE]. (l 60)
∫ Extra optical zoom mechanism
For example when you set the picture size to [ 4:3 0.3M], the maximum [ 4:3 2.6M] area is
cropped to the centre [ 4:3 0.3M] 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 at its maximum, the subjects are focused at about 1.6 m
or more.
≥ When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit can focus on a subject approx. 3 cm away
from the lens.

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Image stabilizer function

Use the image stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording.
This unit is equipped with hybrid optical image stabilizer.
Hybrid optical image stabilizer is a hybrid of optical and electrical image stabilizer.
≥ Please refer to page 43 for details about the optical image stabilizer lock.

O.I.S.
Optical image stabilizer button
Press the button to turn optical image stabilizer on/
off.
(Motion picture recording mode)
/ # (setting cancelled)
≥ When [HYBRID O.I.S.] is [ON], is displayed.
When [OFF], is displayed.
≥ When recording with a tripod in motion picture
recording mode, we recommend that you set the
image stabilizer off.
(Still picture recording mode)
/ # (setting cancelled)
≥ When [O.I.S.] is [MODE1], is displayed. When
[O.I.S.] is [MODE2], is displayed.

∫ Changing image stabilizer mode

(Motion picture recording mode)

MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [HYBRID O.I.S.] # [ON] or [OFF]

When set to [ON], you can further improve image stabilization for recording while walking, or
holding the unit and recording a distant subject with zoom.
≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
(Still picture recording mode)

MENU : [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.

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Recording with the Touch function

You can record using convenient functions just by the easy operation of touching the screen.

1 Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on T

the touch menu to display touch function W
icons. (l 17)

2 (e.g. AF/AE tracking)

Touch the Touch function icon.
≥ To cancel, touch the Touch function icon again. (Optical
image stabilizer lock is cancelled by releasing the finger
touching .)

Touch function icons

Touch zoom
AF/AE tracking 
*1
Optical image stabilizer lock
Touch shutter*2
≥ An icon is displayed in the A position
*1 In motion picture recording mode only. when the Touch function icon is set.
*2 In still picture recording mode only.

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 Touch zoom
Zoom operation can be performed by touching the touch zoom bar.
≥ Touch zoom function is useful for making fine adjustments to the zoom magnification.
1 Touch .
≥ Touch zoom bar appears.
≥ The touch zoom bar will disappear when no function is
performed for a specific period of time. To display it
again, touch the screen.
2 Touch and hold the touch zoom bar.
≥ It will zoom to the position you are touching.
≥ It will zoom in when T side is touched, and zoom out  
when W side is touched. A Touch zoom bar
≥ It is also possible to perform zoom operation by B Zoom magnification position
touching and sliding the touch zoom bar toward the T
side or the W side.

≥ Screen display will disappear when no function is performed for a specific period of time.
To display it again, touch the screen while the touch zoom bar is displayed.
≥ Please refer to page 38 for details about the zoom speed.

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 AF/AE tracking
It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch
screen.
The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves.
(Dynamic tracking)
1 Touch .
≥ When [FACE RECOG.] (l 52) is [ON] and a registered face is detected, the target is
automatically locked.
2 Touch the object and lock the target.
≥ When you touch the head of the object, the target frame on
the head gets locked and tracking starts.
≥ Touch the object to be changed again when you want to
change the target.
≥ When the intelligent auto mode is selected, the setting
becomes (Normal) and touched object is tracked.
Selection becomes (Portrait) when target frame is A Target frame
locked on a face. (It may turn to (Normal) even if the
target is locked on the face when a spotlight is shining or
with a dark scene.)
3 Start recording.
∫ About target frame
≥ When target lock fails, the target frame blinks in red and then disappears. Touch a
characteristic part (colour etc.) on the object to lock onto it again.
≥ When the button is pressed halfway in still picture recording mode, the focus is set to
the object that is locked. The target frame turns green when it focuses, and the target
cannot be changed.

≥ This function cannot be used in manual mode. When manual mode is set in still picture
recording mode, it can only be used with some settings in scene mode.
≥ It may track different objects or may not lock the target depending on the recording
conditions such as the following:
j When the object is too large or too small
j When colour of the object is similar to the background
j When the scene is dark
≥ When the target is locked in still picture recording mode, the screen may become dark or
AF assist lamp (l 62) may be performed.
≥ AF/AE tracking will be cancelled in the following cases.
j When the mode is changed
j When the unit is turned off
j When the scene mode is set
j Switch to intelligent auto mode/manual mode
j Switch to recording of yourself.

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 Optical image stabilizer lock
In motion picture recording mode, you can further improve optical image stabilization
by touching and holding optical image stabilizer lock icon. With this function, you can
further reduce the effects of the shake that tends to occur when using zoom.

A Optical image stabilizer lock icon

1 Press the optical image stabilizer button to turn the image stabilizer on.
2 Touch and hold .
≥ is displayed while you are touching the icon.
≥ Optical image stabilizer lock is released when you remove your finger from the icon.

∫ To set the display method of the optical image stabilizer lock icon
MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [O.I.S. LOCK DISPLAY] # desired setting

[OFF]: If no operation is performed for approx. 5 seconds, the icon disappears.

[ON]: Constantly display.

≥ Stabilization may not be possible under strong shaking conditions.

≥ To record while moving the unit quickly, release optical image stabilizer lock.

Touch shutter
It is possible to focus and record a still picture of a subject that is touched.
1 Touch .
2 Touch the subject.
≥ Focus area is displayed at the touched position, and a still
picture is recorded.

≥ Depending on the recording conditions or recognition of the touched position, it may not be
possible to record the intended picture.

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 Advanced (Recording)

Recording functions of operation

icons
Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded.

1 Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on

the touch menu to display the operation
icons. (l 17)
≥ Touch / on touch menu to switch pages upward or
downward.

2 (e.g. Backlight compensation)

Touch an operation icon.
≥ Select the operation icon again to cancel the function. Refer
to the respective pages for cancelling the following functions.
j Smile shot (l 46)
j Video light (l 47)
j Photo light (l 47)
j Self-timer (l 48)
j Guideline (l 49)

Operation icons
Fade*1 Self-timer*3

Intelligent contrast control*1, 2 Intelligent exposure*2, 3

PRE-REC*1 Backlight compensation

Smile shot*1 Soft skin mode*2

Video light*1 Tele macro

Photo light*3 Guideline

Red eye reduction*2, 3 Colour night view*1, 2

*1 It is not displayed in still picture recording mode.

*2 It is not displayed in the intelligent auto mode.
*3 It is not displayed in motion picture recording mode.
≥ If you turn off the unit or change the mode to , PRE-REC, backlight compensation,
colour night view, self-timer and tele macro functions are cancelled.
≥ If you turn off the unit, the fade function is cancelled.
≥ It is possible to set from the menu. (Except for the PRE-REC)

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 Fade

When you start recording, the image/audio gradually (Fade in)

appears. (Fade in)
When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually
disappears. (Fade out)
≥ The fade setting is cancelled when the recording stops.

∫ To select the colour for fade in/out

MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOUR] #
(Fade out)

[WHITE] or [BLACK]

≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white).

Intelligent contrast control

This brightens parts that are in shadow and difficult to see and suppresses white
saturation in bright parts at the same time. Both bright and dark parts can be recorded
clearly.

≥ If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not
be clear.

PRE-REC
This prevents you from missing a shot.

This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds
before the recording start/stop button is pressed.
≥ PRE-REC appears on the screen.

≥ Aim the unit at the subject beforehand.

≥ There is no beep sound.
≥ PRE-REC is cancelled in the following cases.
j If you change the mode
j
If you remove the SD card
j /
If you remove the SD card while [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [VIDEO/SD CARD]
j If you touch [MENU]
j If you turn the unit off
j If you start recording
j After 3 hours have passed

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≥ After setting PRE-REC, if recording starts in less than 3 seconds, or while the PRE-REC
indication flashes within about 3 seconds after initiating the quick start operation, motion
pictures taken 3 seconds before pressing the recording start/stop button cannot be
recorded.
≥ Images displayed on the thumbnail in playback mode will differ from the motion pictures
displayed at the start of playback.

Smile shot
When a smiling face is detected during motion picture recording, the unit
automatically records a still picture.
The icon changes each time it is touched.
([ON]) # ([FACE RECOG.]) # [OFF]
: The unit records a still picture on detecting a smiling face.
: Still pictures are only recorded when the face of a person registered using face
recognition (l 52) is detected.
[OFF]: Cancel the setting.
≥ During smile shot recording, the face detected as a smiling face is surrounded by a green
frame and / are red.
≥ Smile shot recording will not work in the following cases. ( / will flash)
j
When there is no SD card inserted
j /
When [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [PICTURE/SD CARD], and there is no SD card inserted.
j When it is set to manual focus
j When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [OFF], or no one is registered (In ([FACE RECOG.])
only)

≥ Depending on the recording conditions (type of smile, camera shake, etc.), the face of the
subject may not be detected correctly.
≥ The number of recording pixels are 3 M (2304k1296) or 2.1 M (1920k1080). (l 60)
≥ When still pictures that have been recorded using the smile shot are displayed as
thumbnails, the appears.
≥ When the AF/AE tracking function is target locking a face of the subject, still pictures are
only recorded if a smiling face is detected on the locked subject. When the smile shot
function is set to ([FACE RECOG.]), it will record only if a face of the subject registered
with [FACE RECOG.] is locked as a target.

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 Video light
It is possible to record with illumination even in dark places with motion picture
recording mode.
Each time the icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following
order.
([ON]) # ([AUTO]) # ([OFF])
: Always on.
: Turns on/off automatically according to brightness of the surroundings.
: Cancel the setting.

≥ When set to ([AUTO]), the video light turns on in Low light mode in Intelligent auto
mode.
≥ When the video light is in use, the recordable time when using the battery is shortened.
≥ The subject should be within 1.2 m of the unit.
≥ Using the colour night view function at the same time will make conditions even brighter.

Photo light
The photo light flashes and a still picture is recorded when the button is pressed.
Use this function to take a picture in dark places.
Each time the icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following
order:
([ON]) # ([AUTO]) # ([OFF])
:Always flashes.
:
Photo light will flash automatically by determining the ambient brightness.
: Cancel the setting.
≥ The unit automatically determines if the photo light is necessary even when it has been set
to by detecting the ambient brightness. (If it determaines that the photo light is
necessary, the indication lights up in red.)

∫ To adjust the brightness of the photo light

MENU : [PICTURE] # [PHOTO LIGHT LEVEL] # desired setting
: Less bright
: Normal
: Much brighter

≥ If the [AF ASSIST LAMP] is set to [AUTO] (l 62) and the photo light is set to
([AUTO]) or ([OFF]), the photo light will turn on when taking pictures at a dark place to
make the focusing easier.
≥ If the indication etc. flashes when the button is pressed halfway, the photo light
is not activated.
≥ The subject should be within 1.2 m of the unit.
≥ When the photo light is turned on, the shutter speed is adjusted automatically by
determining the ambient brightness.
≥ It may not flash when the LED light is very hot.

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 Red eye reduction
Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from photo light.

≥ The photo light is activated 2 times.

≥ The red eye phenomenon tends to appear in certain recording conditions and more with
some people than with others.
≥ When faces are detected in the intelligent auto mode, the red eye reduction is set to on.

Self-timer
This is for recording still pictures using the timer.
Each time the icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following
order:
Ø10 (Records after 10 seconds) # Ø2 (Records after 2 seconds) # setting cancelled
≥ When you press the button, Ø10 or Ø2 flashes for the set period before a still picture
is recorded. After recording, the self-timer is cancelled.
≥ In auto focus mode, if the button is pressed halfway once and then fully, the lens
focuses on the subject when the button is pressed halfway. If the button is pressed
fully all at once, the lens focuses on the subject just before recording.
To stop the timer midway through
Touch [CANCEL].

≥ Setting the self-timer to Ø2 is a good way to prevent image shake when the button is
pressed while using a tripod etc.

Intelligent exposure
This brightens dark parts so the image can be recorded clearly.

≥ If there are extremely dark parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be
clear.

Backlight compensation
This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject.

Soft skin mode

This makes skin colours appear softer for a more attractive appearance.
This is more effective if you record a person closely from the torso up.

≥ If the background or anything else in the scene has colours similar to the skin colour, they
will also be smoothed.
≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.
≥ If you record a person in the distance, the face may not be recorded clearly. In this case,
cancel soft skin mode or zoom in on the face (close-up) to record.

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 Tele macro
A more impressive image can be obtained by focusing on the object only in close-up
and shading off the background.
≥ The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 70 cm.
≥ When the tele macro is set with the zoom magnification less than 37k in motion picture
recording mode, it will automatically be set to 37k.
≥ When the tele macro is set in the still picture recording mode with the picture size set to
[ 16:9 3M]/[ 16:9 2.1M], zoom factor is set automatically to 37k if the zoom factor is less than
37k. It will be set automatically to 34k when the picture size is set to [ 4:3 2.6M]/
[ 4:3 0.3M]/[ 3:2 2.8M].

≥ Tele macro function is cancelled when the zoom magnification becomes lower than 37k in
motion picture recording mode.
≥ Tele macro function is cancelled automatically when the zoom magnification becomes
lower than the below in still picture recording mode:
j Lower than 37k (when picture size is [ 16:9 3M]/[ 16:9 2.1M])
j Lower than 34k (when picture size is [ 4:3 2.6M]/[ 4:3 0.3M]/[ 3:2 2.8M])

Guideline
You can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures
and still pictures. The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the
composition.
It will switch every time the icon is touched.
# # # Setting cancelled
≥ The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded.
∫ Displaying guidelines at playback
≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then set [VIDEO/
PICTURE] to [AVCHD] or [iFrame]. (l 27)
MENU : [VIDEO SETUP] # [GUIDE LINES] # desired setting
≥ To cancel the Guideline function during playback, set to [OFF].
≥ It cannot be set while in still picture playback mode.

Colour night view

This function allows you to record colour images in very low light situations.
(Minimum required illumination: approx. 1 lx)

≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed.

≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may become washed out for a while.
≥ Bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.
≥ Using a tripod is recommended.
≥ In darker areas, auto focus may focus a bit slower. This is normal.

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 Advanced (Recording)

Recording functions of menus

[SCENE MODE]
When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter
speeds and apertures.

MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting

[OFF]: Cancel the setting

5Sports: To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback
and pause of playback
Portrait: To make people stand out against the background
Spotlight: Improved quality when subject is brightly illuminated.
Snow: Improved image quality when shooting on snowy locations.
Beach: To make blue in the sea or sky vibrant
Sunset: To make red in the sunrise or sunset vibrant
Fireworks: To capture the fireworks in the night sky beautifully
Scenery: For spatial scenery
Night scenery: To capture the evening or night scenery beautifully.
Low light: For dark scenes, such as at dusk
(In motion picture recording mode only)
Night portrait: To capture a person and the background brightly.
(In still picture recording mode only)

≥ (Sports/Portrait/Spotlight/Snow/Beach/Sunset/Scenery)
j The shutter speed is 1/6 or more in still picture recording mode.
≥ (Sunset/Low light)
j The shutter speed is 1/25 or more in motion picture recording mode.
≥ (Sunset/Fireworks/Scenery/Night scenery)
j Image may get blurry when close object is recorded.
≥ (Sports)
j During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth.
j Colour and screen brightness may change under indoor lighting.
j If the brightness is insufficient, the sports mode does not function. The display
flashes.
≥ (Portrait)
j Colour and screen brightness may change under indoor lighting.
≥ (Fireworks)
j The shutter speed is 1/25.
j Image may get washed out when recorded in bright surrounding.

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≥ (Night scenery/Night portrait)
j The shutter speed is 1/2 or more in still picture recording mode.
j It is recommended using a tripod.
≥ (Night portrait)
j The photo light is set to [ON].

[ZOOM MODE]
Set the maximum zoom ratio for the motion picture recording mode.

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

[i.Zoom OFF]: Up to 37k

[i.Zoom 42k]: This zoom function allows you to maintain high-definition

picture quality. (Up to 42k)

[D.Zoom 90k]: Digital zoom (Up to 90k)

[D.Zoom 2000k]: Digital zoom (Up to 2000k)

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

≥ This function cannot be used in still picture recording mode.

[REC MODE]
Switch the quality and recording format of the motion picture to record.

MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting

[HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE]*1: Set the recording mode to AVCHD.

[iFrame]*2: Set the recording mode to iFrame.

*1 Recording will have higher quality in the order of [HA], [HG], [HX], and [HE].
*2 [iFrame] is a format suitable for Mac (iMovie’11). It is recommended for when using a
Mac.

≥ Recordable time using the battery (l 11)

≥ This function’s default setting is [HG] mode.
≥ Please refer to page 133 about approximate recordable time.
≥ When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly, or when a fast-moving subject is recorded
(particularly when recording in [HE] mode), mosaic-type noise may appear at playback.

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[RELAY REC]
It is possible to continuously record motion picture to an SD card when there is no space
available in the built-in memory. (It allows you to record only to SD card from built-in
memory.)
≥ Set [MEDIA SELECT] to [Built-inMemory].
≥ Set [REC MODE] to [HA], [HG], [HX] or [HE]. (l 51)
≥ Insert an SD card.

MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [RELAY REC] # [ON]

≥ is displayed on the screen. will disappear when space in the built-in memory is
gone and the recording to the SD card starts.
≥ Relay recording can only be performed once.
≥ Combine the scenes that were relay recorded using the [RELAY SCENE COMBINE]
into the SD card. (l 82, 90)
≥ Once you have performed [RELAY SCENE COMBINE], you can use the relay recording
function again. If the [RELAY REC] is set to [ON] without performing the [RELAY SCENE
COMBINE], a message is displayed. You will be able to perform relay recording by
touching [YES], but you will not be able to perform the [RELAY SCENE COMBINE] after
that.

≥ Still pictures are recorded to the SD card after relay recording.

≥ is displayed on the thumbnail display during the playback of the scene that was relay
recorded on the built-in memory.

[FACE RECOG.]
Face recognition is a function for finding faces that resemble faces which have already been
registered and automatically prioritising focus and exposure for those faces. This function
makes it possible to keep the face of your loved ones in focus even when they are at the
back or on the end of a line in a group picture.

MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # desired setting

[OFF]: Cancel the setting

[ON]: The face recognition function is available

[SET]: Face recognition registration/editing/cancellation

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∫ Registering a face for face recognition

MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [SAVE]

≥ Up to a maximum of 6 people can be registered.

1 Align the person’s face with the guide.
≥ Take a picture of the persons face from the front,
ensuring that their hair does not hide the outline of
their face, their eyes or their eyebrows.
2 Touch [REC] or press the button fully.
≥ Touch [ENTER]. 
≥ It may not be possible to register a face depending on
the recording conditions. In this case, try recording the A Guide
face again.
3 Entering the person’s name.
≥ Touch the text entry icon in the centre of the screen
and enter the name.
≥ After entering the name, touch [Enter].

B Text entry icon

Entering text

Icon Description of operation

[A] etc. Enters a character.

Moves cursor left.

Moves cursor right.

[A/a] Switches between [A]/[a] (alphabet) and [&/1] (symbols/numbers).

Enter a space.

Deletes a character.
[Delete]
Deletes the previous character if the cursor is in an empty space.

[Enter] Ends text entry.

≥ A maximum of 9 characters can be entered.

4 Touch [ENTER] to end registration.
≥ Touch [EXIT].

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∫ Changing the information of a registered person
1 Select the menu.

MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [EDIT]

2 Touch the desired item to enter the setting.

≥ Up to 3 face shots can be registered. To additionally register
or to change/delete the registered face shots, touch or
the face shot.
≥ If you register several face shots of the same person (up to 3
face shots can be registered), each with a different facial
expression or different background, it is more likely that face recognition will be successful.
[SET NAME]:
Change the name.
[PRIORITY]:
Focus and exposure will be set in priority according to the
1 2 3
registration order setting from the first person. Target will be KEN ANNA MARY

locked according to the registration order setting from the first 4 5 6

JOE
person when AF/AE tracking is active.
≥ To change the registration order, select the person you wish
to change.
[FOCUS ICON]:
This changes the focus indication icon that appears during still
picture recording. (Only displayed when face recognition is in
use.)
≥ Touch the icon you wish to have displayed.
3 Touch [ENTER].
∫ Canceling a registered person
1 Select the menu.

MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [DELETE] or [DELETE ALL]

≥ Touching [DELETE ALL] cancels all the registered people.

2 (when [DELETE] is selected)
Touch the person to cancel.
≥ When touched, the person is selected and is displayed. To cancel the selected person,
touch again.
≥ Touch [ENTER].

≥ Since face recognition searches for faces that resemble the registered faces, there is no
guarantee of positive recognition.
≥ It may not be possible to correctly recognise a person who has been registered due to
differences in facial expression and environment.
≥ Perform the registration again if recognition becomes unstable in cases such as when
facial features change with age.

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[NAME DISPLAY]
When a registered person is detected by face recognition during recording, the name
registered for that person is displayed.

MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [NAME DISPLAY] # desired number

[OFF]/[1]/[2]/[3]

≥ Displayed name will disappear after a while.

≥ It is displayed according to the registration order setting from the first person.
≥ This function is not displayed during recording of yourself or playback mode.

[FACE FRAMING]
Detected faces appear with frames.

MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE FRAMING] # desired setting

[OFF]:
Cancel the setting.
[PRIMARY]:
Only the prioritised face framing is displayed.
[ALL]:
All face detection framings are displayed.

≥ Up to 15 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer to the centre of the screen
take preference over others. When [FACE RECOG.] is [ON], registered people are given
priority.
∫ Prioritised face framing
Prioritised face framing is displayed as orange frames. Focus and adjustment of brightness
will be performed against the prioritised face framing.
≥ Prioritised face framing is only displayed with portrait mode in the intelligent auto mode.
≥ The white frame is for face detection only.
≥ Focus will be set to prioritised face framing and the brightness adjusted when the unit is set
to portrait mode in intelligent auto mode.
≥ Focus will be set to prioritised face framing when the button is pressed halfway when
recording still pictures. Prioritised face framing will turn to green when the focus is set.

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[AGS]
If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position while
recording motion pictures, it is automatically put into recording pause.

MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [AGS] # [ON]

≥ The AGS function may activate and cause the unit to pause the recording if you are
recording a subject right above or right below you.

[AUTO SLOW SHTR]

You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed.
≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 63)

MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [ON]

≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/25 or more depending on the surrounding brightness.

≥ This function cannot be used in still picture recording mode.

≥ When the shutter speed becomes 1/25, the screen may be seen as if frames are missed
and afterimages may appear.

[Digital Cinema Colour]

Recording motion pictures with more vivid colours, using x.v.Colour™ technology.
≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 63)
≥ Set [REC MODE] to [HA], [HG], [HX] or [HE]. (l 51)

MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [Digital Cinema Colour] # [ON]

≥ For more realistic colours, use an HDMI mini cable with a TV that supports the
x.v.Colour™.

≥ When motion pictures recorded while this function is turned [ON] are played back
with a TV not compatible with x.v.Colour™, colours may not be reproduced properly.
≥ To play back images recorded in the digital cinema colour with vivid colours of wider colour
ranges, a device compatible with x.v.Colour™ is required. When these images are played
back with devices other than ones compatible with x.v.Colour™, it is recommended to
record the images after this function is turned [OFF].
≥ x.v.Colour™ is a name for devices that are compatible with the xvYCC format, an
international standard for expanded colour in motion pictures, and that follow the rules for
signal transmission.

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[SHOOTING GUIDE]
Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly.

MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [SHOOTING GUIDE] # [ON]

When “CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST.” appears, move the unit slowly while recording.

≥ Message will not appear while pausing the recording. (Message will appear even if it is
pausing the recording if [DEMO MODE] is set to [ON].)

[WIND NOISE CANCELLER]

This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the
realism.
≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 63)

MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND NOISE CANCELLER] # [ON]

≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].

≥ When switching to intelligent auto mode, [WIND NOISE CANCELLER] is set to [ON], and
the setting cannot be changed.
≥ You may not see the full effect depending on the recording conditions.

[ZOOM MIC]
Directivity of the microphone is interlocked with the zoom operation. Sounds near the front of
the unit are recorded more clearly if you zoom in (close-up) and surrounding sounds are
recorded more realistically if you zoom out (wide angle).
≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 63)

MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON]

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[MIC LEVEL]
When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted.
≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 63)
1 Select the menu.

MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting

[AUTO]: AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted

automatically.

[SETr ]/[SET]: The desired recording level can be set.

2 (When [SETr ]/[SET] is selected)

Touch / to adjust.
≥ Touch to activate/disactivate AGC. When AGC is
activated, the icon is surrounded by yellow and the
amount of sound distortion can be reduced. When
AGC is disactivated, natural recording can be
performed.
≥ Adjust the microphone input level so that the last A Left
2 bars of the gain value are not red. (Otherwise, the B Right
sound is distorted.) Select a lower setting for C Microphone input level
microphone input level.
3 Touch [ENTER] to set the microphone input
level and then touch [EXIT].
≥ (Microphone input level meter) appears on the screen.

≥ When switching to intelligent auto mode, the setting is fixed to [AUTO] and cannot be
changed.
≥ When [ZOOM MIC] is [ON], the volume will be different depending on the zoom rate.
≥ The microphone input level meter shows the larger of the inputs from the 2 built-in
microphones.
≥ You cannot record with the audio completely muted.

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[PICTURE ADJUST]
Adjust the quality of the image while recording.
Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image.
≥ This setting is retained when you change between motion picture recording mode
and still picture recording mode
≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 63)
1 Select the menu.

MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [PICTURE ADJUST]

2 Touch the desired setting items.

[SHARPNESS]: Sharpness of the edge

[COLOUR]: Depth of the colour of the image

[EXPOSURE]: Brightness of the image

[WB ADJUST]: Picture colour balance

3 Touch / to adjust settings.

4 Touch [ENTER].
≥ Touch [EXIT] to complete the settings.
≥ appears on the screen.

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[PICTURE SIZE]
The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing.

MENU : [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting

∫ Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio

Aspect ratio will change depending on the picture size.

4:3: Aspect ratio of 4:3 television

3:2: Aspect ratio of conventional film camera or prints (such as L-size print)
16:9: Aspect ratio of high-definition television, etc.

Picture size Aspect ratio Extra optical zoom (l 38)

[ 4:3 2.6M] 1856k1392 –*

4:3
[ 4:3 0.3M] 640k480 60k

[ 3:2 2.8M] 2064k1376 3:2 –*

[ 16:9 3M] 2304k1296 37k

16:9
[ 16:9 2.1M] 1920k1080 37k
* Extra optical zoom cannot be used. The maximum zoom magnification is 34k.
∫ Picture size in motion picture recording mode
≥ Change the mode to .

MENU : [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting

Picture size Aspect ratio

3M 2304k1296
16:9
2.1 M 1920k1080

≥ This function’s default settings is [ 16:9 3M] in still picture recording mode and 3 M in
motion picture recording mode.
≥ When you record still picture with [REC MODE] set to [iFrame], the picture size will be set
to 2.1 M .
≥ The recording will become longer depending on the picture size.
≥ Please refer to page 135 about the number of recordable pictures.
≥ When the picture size is [ 4:3 2.6M], [ 3:2 2.8M] or [ 4:3 0.3M], black bands may appear on
the left and right of the screen.
≥ The edges of still pictures recorded on this unit with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut at
printing. Check the printer or photo studio before printing.

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[QUALITY]
Selecting the picture quality.

MENU : [PICTURE] # [QUALITY] # desired setting

: Still pictures with a high picture quality are recorded.

: Priority is given to the number of still pictures recorded. Still pictures are recorded
in normal picture quality.

[HI-SPEED BURST]
Recording is done continuously at the rate of 25 or 50 still pictures per second.
Use this function to record an object with fast movement.
1 Select the menu.

MENU : [PICTURE] # [HI-SPEED BURST] # desired setting

[OFF]: Cancel the setting.

[25 Frames/sec]: 90 still pictures are recorded continuously at the rate of 25 per
second.
The picture size is 2.1 M (1920k1080).
[50 Frames/sec]: 180 still pictures are recorded continuously at the rate of 50 per
second.
The picture size is 0.9 M (1280k720).
2 Press the button.
≥ flashes in red during recording.
≥ First press the button halfway, then press it fully to set the focus and record. It will
automatically focus if you press fully once, so it is convenient when recording objects
moving back and forth.
3 Touch [Record] or [Delete].
[Record]: Pictures are stored.
[Delete]: All pictures are deleted.
4 (When [Record] is selected in step 3)
Touch [REC ALL] or [SELECT].
[REC ALL]: All pictures are stored.
[SELECT]: Pictures are stored by specifying range.

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5 (When [SELECT] is selected in step 4)
Touch the range of pictures that will be stored.
≥ Previous (Next) page is displayed by touching /
.
* Only select the picture for start point if only 1 picture
is to be stored.
≥ A confirmation message is displayed when [Enter] is
touched after selecting the start point and finish
A Start point*
point. Touch [YES] to store the pictures.
B Finish point

≥ If you turn off the unit or change the mode, this function is cancelled.
≥ The maximum number of times you can record on a media: 15
(In the case of SD cards it is the maximum number of recordable scenes per card.)
≥ Colour balance and brightness on the screen may change with some light sources such as
fluorescent lamps.
≥ Image quality is different from ordinary still picture recording.

[AF ASSIST LAMP]

The photo light is turned on to make it easier to focus when you are recording in dark places
where it is hard to focus.
≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 63)

MENU : [PICTURE] # [AF ASSIST LAMP] # [AUTO]

≥ Set the photo light to ([AUTO]) or ([OFF]). (l 47)

≥ When switching to intelligent auto mode, the setting is fixed to [AUTO] and cannot be
changed.
≥ It may not turn on when the LED light is very hot.

[SHTR SOUND]
You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.

MENU : [PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] # desired setting

[OFF]: Cancel the setting.

: Volume low

: Volume high

≥ No shutter sound is emitted in motion picture recording mode.

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 Advanced (Recording)

Manual recording
≥ The manual focus, white balance, shutter speed, brightness (Iris and Gain) settings
are retained when you change between motion picture recording mode and still
picture recording mode.
Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode.
≥ MNL appears on the screen.

MNL
FOCUS

/MANUAL WB

SHTR

IRIS

A Manual icons
FOCUS Focus (l 66)
WB White balance (l 64)
SHTR Manual shutter speed (l 65)
IRIS Iris adjustment (l 65)

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White balance

The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the
scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually.
≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode. (l 63)

1 Touch [WB]. FOCUS

MNL

2
WB

Touch / to select white balance mode. SHTR

≥ Select the optimal mode by confirming the colour on the IRIS

screen. AWB

≥ Touch [WB] to select the mode.

Icon Mode/Recording conditions

AWB Auto white balance adjustment

Sunny mode:
Outdoors under a clear sky
Cloudy mode:
Outdoors under cloudy sky
Indoor mode 1:
Incandescent light, video lights like in the studio, etc.
Indoor mode 2:
Colour fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps in gymnasiums etc.
Manual adjustment mode:
≥ Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights
≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, stage spotlights in theaters
≥ Sunrise, sunset, etc.

≥ To return to auto setting, set to AWB or press the iA/MANUAL button again.
∫ To set the white balance manually
1 Select , fill the screen with a white subject.
MNL
2 Touch and set the blinking . FOCUS

≥ When the screen turns black instantly and the display WB

stops flashing and then lights constantly, the setting is

SHTR

IRIS

complete.
≥ If the display continues flashing, the white balance
cannot be set. In this case, use other white balance modes.

≥ When the display flashes, the manual white balance previously adjusted is stored.
Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the white balance.
≥ When setting both the white balance and the iris/gain, set the white balance first.
≥ AWB is not displayed on the screen when AWB is being set.

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Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment

Shutter Speed:
Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.
Iris:
Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.
≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode. (l 63)

1 Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS].

2 Touch / to adjust settings.
≥ Touch [SHTR]/[IRIS] to end the adjustment.
SHTR : Shutter speed:

1/50 to 1/8000
≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [ON], the shutter speed will be set between 1/25 and
1/8000.
≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.
≥ The shutter speed will be set between 1/2 and 1/2000 in still picture recording mode.
IRIS : Iris/Gain value:

CLOSE !# (F16 to F2.0) !# OPEN !# (0dB to 18dB)

≥ Value closer to CLOSE darken the image.
≥ Value closer to 18dB brighten the image.
≥ When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than OPEN, it changes to the gain value.
≥ To return to auto setting, press the iA/MANUAL button again.

≥ When setting both the shutter speed and the iris/gain value, set the shutter speed and then
set the iris/gain value.
Manual shutter speed adjustment
≥ When the shutter speed is set lower than 1/12 in the still picture recording mode, it is
recommended using a tripod. Also, white balance cannot be set. The shutter speed will be
set to 1/25 when the unit is turned on again or when the quick start is performed.
≥ You may see a band of light around the object that is shining very bright, or having very
high reflection.
≥ During normal playback, image movement may not look smooth.
≥ If you record an extremely bright object or record under indoor lighting, colour and screen
brightness may change or a horizontal line may appear on the screen. In this case, record
in the intelligent auto mode or set the shutter speed to 1/100 in areas where the power
supply frequency is 50 Hz, or 1/125 in areas of 60 Hz.
Manual iris/gain adjustment
≥ If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen increases.
≥ Depending on the zoom magnification, there are iris values that are not displayed.

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Manual focus adjustment

If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus.
≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode. (l 63)

1 (When MF assist function is used)

Select the menu.
MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON]

≥ Touch to display the manual icon.

2 Touch [FOCUS].
3 Touch [MF] to change to manual focus.
≥ MF appears on the screen.

4 Adjust the focus by touching MF / MF . FOCUS

WB
MNL

MF : To focus on a close subject

SHTR

IRIS

MF : To focus on a faraway subject

MF MF MF

The in-focus area is displayed in blue. The normal A Part displayed in blue
screen returns approximately 2 seconds after you finish
bringing the subject into focus.
≥ Touch [FOCUS] to end the adjustment.
≥ When [MF ASSIST] is [OFF], the blue area is not displayed.
≥ To restore auto focus, touch [AF] in step 3 or press the iA/MANUAL button again.

≥ The blue display does not appear on the images actually recorded.

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 Advanced (Playback)

Playback Operations
Motion picture playback using operation icon

For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 27.

Playback
Playback display Operating steps
operation
Touch 5 during playback to fast
forward.
During Playback (Touch 6 to rewind.)
Fast forward/ ≥ The fast forward/rewind speed increases
rewind playback if you touch 5/6 again. (The display
on the screen changes from 5 to .)
≥ Normal playback is restored when you
touch .
Skip playback (to During playback, touch the LCD monitor
the start of a and slide quickly from right to left (from
scene) left to right) before releasing your finger.
With the playback paused, continue
touching .
( is for slow rewind playback)
Playback is slow while touching.
≥ Normal playback is restored when you
touch .
Slow-motion
≥ When slow-motion pictures are played
playback
back in reverse, they will be shown
During Pause continuously at approximately 2/3rd the
speed of normal playback (intervals of
0.5 seconds).
≥ Slow-motion playback for iFrame scenes
will be in 1 second intervals.
With the playback paused, touch .
(Touch to advance the frames one at
a time in the reverse direction.)
Frame-by-frame ≥ Normal playback is restored when you
playback
touch .
The motion picture
≥ When the frames are advanced one at a
is advanced one
time in the reverse direction, they will be
frame at a time.
shown in intervals of 0.5 seconds.
≥ Frame-by-frame playback for iFrame
scenes will be in 1 second intervals.

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 Playback
Playback display Operating steps
operation

Touch the direct playback bar or slide it

while touching.
During Playback ≥ The playback pauses temporarily and
Direct playback skips to the position touched or slid to
while touching.
≥ Playback will start by releasing your
touching or sliding finger.

Creating still picture from motion picture

A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture.
Picture size of the still picture to be recorded is 2.1 M (1920k1080).

1 Pause at the scene you want to save as a still picture during

playback.
≥ It is convenient to use slow-motion playback and frame-by-frame playback.

2 Press the button fully.

≥ Date the motion picture was recorded will be registered as date of the still picture.
≥ Quality will be different from the normal still picture.

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Highlight&Time frame index

An image of one scene is displayed as a thumbnail at set search condition. Scene can be
played back from any midway point of the scene you wish to see.
≥ Operate the zoom lever to side and change over
the thumbnail display to Highlight&Time frame index.
(l 28)

1 Touch .
≥ To display the next (previous) page:
j Slide the thumbnail display upward (downward) while
touching it.
j Switch the touch menu, and then touch (up)/ (down) on the thumbnail scroll
lever.

2 Touch the desired search condition.

[3 SECONDS]/[6 SECONDS]/[12 SECONDS]/[MINUTES]/[FACE]*/[HIGHLIGHT]*
* It is not displayed on iFrame scenes.
≥ When select [FACE], it will select the portion for which face recognition was performed
from the scenes judged to be clearly recorded. This will then be displayed as a thumbnail.
≥ A portion judged to be clearly recorded will be detected and displayed in thumbnail if you
select [HIGHLIGHT].

3 (When [MINUTES] is selected)

Touch / to set the time.
≥ It can be set up to a maximum of 60 minutes.
≥ Touch [ENTER].

4 Touch the thumbnail to be played back.

≥ Next (previous) thumbnail can be displayed by touching / .

Repeat playback

Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes.

MENU : [VIDEO SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] # [ON]

The indication appears on the full screen views.

≥ All the scenes are played back repeatedly. (When playing back motion pictures by date, all
the scenes on the selected date are played back repeatedly.)

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Resuming the previous playback

If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was
stopped.

MENU : [VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON]

If playback of a motion picture is stopped, appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped
scene.

≥ The memorised resume position is cleared if you turn off the unit or change the mode. (The
setting of [RESUME PLAY] does not change.)

Zooming in on a still picture during playback

(Playback zoom)

You can zoom in by touching a still picture during playback.

1 Touch and hold the part you wish to zoom in on during still picture
playback.
≥ It will display enlarged in order of normal display (k1) # k2 # k4. Keep on touching the
screen to enlarge k1 # k2. Touch the screen to enlarge k2 # k4.
≥ The still picture is zoomed in on, centering on the part you touched.

2 Move to the zoomed in position by

touching / / / or slide while
touching the screen.
≥ The location of the zoom displays for about 1 second
when zooming in (zooming out) or moving the displayed
location.
≥ The more picture is enlarged, the more its quality A Displayed location of the
deteriorates. zoom

Zooming out from the zoomed still picture

Touch to zoom out. (k4 # k2 # k1)
≥ Touch to return to normal playback (k1).

≥ You can also perform zoom operations using the zoom lever.

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 Advanced (Playback)

Various playback functions

Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date

The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession.

1 Touch the date select icon. (l 17)

 ALL

A Date select icon

2 Touch the playback date.

The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails.

3 Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back.

≥ Playing back of all the scenes or the still pictures returns if the unit is turned off or the mode
is changed.
≥ Even if AVCHD scenes are recorded on the same day, they are grouped separately when
the number of scenes exceeds 99. -1, -2... are added after the date displayed on the date
list.
≥ Even if iFrame scenes are recorded on the same day, they are grouped separately in the
following cases.
j When the number of scenes exceeds 99
j When [NUMBER RESET] is performed
≥ Even if still pictures are recorded on the same day, they are grouped separately in the
following cases.
j When the number of still pictures exceeds 999
j When pictures are recorded in hi-speed burst shooting mode ( is indicated after the
date in the list by date).
j When [NUMBER RESET] is performed
≥ is displayed after the date in the list by date for the still pictures created from the motion
picture. (l 68)

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Highlight playback

Part that was recognised as clearly recorded is extracted from a long recording, and it can be
played back in a short time with effects and music added.
≥ Highlight playback cannot be used for iFrame scenes.

1 Touch . (l 17)
ALL

2 (Only when you would like to change the settings)

Touch [SET] to select the item to change.
[SCENE SETUP]: Select the scene or date to be played back.
[PRIORITY SETUP]: Select the target to give priority to play back. (l 73)
[PLAYBACK TIME]: Select the time to play back. (l 73)
[EFFECT SETUP]: Select the effect for playback. (l 73)
[MUSIC SELECT]: Select the music to be played on playback. (l 74)

3 Touch [START].
≥ When the [SCENE SETUP] is not changed in step 2, it will playback with the last recorded
date.

4 Select the playback operation. (l 27, 67)

≥ When the playback is finished or stopped, the screen to select [REPLAY], [SELECT
AGAIN] or [EXIT] is displayed. Touch the desired item.

≥ Playing back of all the scenes returns if the unit is turned off or the mode is changed.
≥ Slow-motion playback, frame-by-frame playback, and direct playback bar operation are not
possible.

∫ Scene setting
1 Touch [SELECT SCENES] or [SELECT DATE].
2 (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected)
Touch the scenes to be played back.
≥ Up to 99 scenes can be selected in succession.
≥ When touched, the scene is selected and is
displayed. Touch the scene again to cancel the operation.
(When [SELECT DATE] is selected)
Touch the date to be played back.
≥ A maximum of 7 days can be selected.
≥ When touched, the date is selected and surrounded by
red. Touch the date again to cancel the operation.
3 Touch [Enter]/[ENTER].

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∫ Priority settings
1 Touch [FACE] or [FACE RECOG.].
≥ Touch [FACE], any detected face, including the face of person registered for face
recognition, is given priority on playback.
2 (When [FACE RECOG.] is selected)
Touch a face to specify. 1 2 3

≥ You can specify up to 6 faces, which are to be played KEN ANNA MARY

back in priority. 4 5 6
JOE
≥ When touched, the registered face is selected and
surrounded by red. Touch the registered face again to
cancel the operation.
≥ Touch [ENTER]. When a single face is specified, the name registered for that face is
displayed. When multiple faces are specified, the number of faces is displayed.

∫ Playback time setting

Touch the playback time.
≥ The playback time of [AUTO] is a maximum of approx.
5 minutes.
≥ Playback time may become shorter than the setting, or it
may not even play back if the part recognised as clearly
recorded is short.

∫ Effect setting
Effects such as fade, slow-motion, still (pause) or digest playback are inserted.
1 Touch the desired effect.
[POP]: Recommended for enjoyable situations
such as party scene.
[CLASSICAL]: Recommeded for slow moving scene.
[NATURAL]: Recommended for scenery.
[DYNAMIC]: Recommended for fast moving scene
such as sports scene.
[NONE]: Effect is off.

≥ When the effect setting is changed, music setting will be set the same as the effect setting.
(To set the effect setting and music setting to different settings, change the music setting
after setting the effect setting.)
2 Touch [ENTER].

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∫ Music setting
1 Touch your favourite music.
≥ When [EFFECT SETUP] is set to [NONE], you will be
able to select [NO MUSIC]. When [NO MUSIC] is
selected, the audio recorded at the time of shooting is
played back.
≥ To adjust the volume of music during playback or audio
testing, operate the volume lever. (l 28)
2 Touch [ENTER].

To test the music audio

Touch [START].
≥ Touch the other music option to change the music to be tested.
≥ When you touch [STOP], the music playback stops.

Changing the playback settings and playing back the

slide show

1 Touch . (l 17)
ALL

2 (Only when you would like to change the settings)

Touch [SET] to select the item to change.
[DATE SETUP]: Select the date to be played back.
[EFFECT SETUP]: Select the effect for playback.
[SLIDES INTERVAL]: Selects the interval between still pictures at playback.
[MUSIC SELECT]: Select the music to be played on playback.

3 (When [DATE SETUP] is selected)

Touch the playback date.

(When [EFFECT SETUP] is selected)

Touch the desired effect.
≥ When the effect setting is changed, music setting will be set
the same as the effect setting. (To set the effect setting and
music setting to different settings, change the music setting
after setting the effect setting.)
≥ When [EFFECT SETUP] is set, [SLIDES INTERVAL] cannot be set.

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 (When [SLIDES INTERVAL] is selected)
Touch the interval of playback for the slide show.
[SHORT]: Approx. 1 second
[NORMAL]: Approx. 5 seconds
[LONG]: Approx. 15 seconds

(When [MUSIC SELECT] is selected)

Touch the desired sound.
≥ To adjust the volume of music during playback of the slide
show or audio testing, operate the volume lever. (l 28)
≥ Touch [ENTER].

(To test the music audio)

Touch [START] and start the audio testing.
≥ Touch the other music option to change the music to be tested.
≥ When you touch [STOP], the music playback stops.

4 Touch [START].
5 Select the playback operation. (l 27)
≥ When the playback is finished or stopped, the screen to select [REPLAY], [SELECT
AGAIN] or [EXIT] is displayed. Touch the desired item.

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 Advanced (Playback)

Deleting scenes/still pictures

Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate

confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion.

¬ Change the mode to .

∫ To delete the scene or still picture being 0h01m30s
played back
Touch while scenes or still pictures to be
deleted are being played back.

∫ To delete scenes or still pictures from the thumbnail display

≥ Switch to the thumbnail display of the scenes or still pictures to delete. (l 27)

1 Touch . (l 17)
≥ When the thumbnail display is 1 scene display or
Highlight&Time frame index, the scene or still picture being
displayed is deleted.

2 Touch [ALL SCENES], [MULTI] or [SINGLE].

≥ All the scenes or still pictures displayed as thumbnails will
be deleted by selecting [ALL SCENES].
(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 (When [MULTI] is selected in step 2)

Touch the scene/still picture to be deleted.
≥ When touched, the scene/still picture is selected and the indication appears on the
thumbnails. Touch the scene/still picture again to cancel the operation.
≥ Up to 99 scenes can be selected to be deleted.
(When [SINGLE] is selected in step 2)
Touch the scene/still picture to be deleted.
≥ Touched scene or still picture is deleted.

4 (When [MULTI] is selected in step 2)

Touch [Delete].
≥ To continuously delete other scenes/still pictures, repeat steps 3-4.

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When you stop deleting halfway
Touch [CANCEL] while deleting.
≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is cancelled
cannot be restored.
To complete editing
Touch [Return].

≥ You can also delete scenes by touching [MENU], selecting [EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] #
[ALL SCENES], [MULTI] or [SINGLE].
≥ You can also delete still pictures by touching [MENU], selecting [PHOTO SETUP] #
[DELETE] # [ALL SCENES], [MULTI] or [SINGLE].
≥ During highlight playback or disc playback when connected to a DVD burner (optional),
scenes/still pictures cannot be deleted.
≥ Scenes which cannot be played back (the thumbnails are displayed as ) cannot be
deleted.
≥ In case of [ALL SCENES], the deletion may take time if there are many scenes or still
pictures.
≥ If you delete scenes recorded on other products or still pictures conforming to DCF
standard with this unit, all the data related to the scenes/still pictures may be deleted.
≥ When still pictures recorded on an SD card by other products are deleted, a still picture
(other than JPEG) that cannot be played back on this unit may be erased.

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Dividing a scene (AVCHD)

It is possible to divide an AVCHD scene. Any unwanted parts in the scene can be deleted
after dividing.
≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then set [VIDEO/
PICTURE] to [AVCHD]. (l 27)

1 Select the menu.

MENU : [EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE] # [SET]

2 Touch the scene to be divided.

3 Touch to set the dividing point. 0h00m15s

≥ Using slow-motion playback or frame-by-frame playback
makes it easy to search for the point where you want to
divide the scene. (l 67)
≥ Touch [YES] to continue dividing the same scene. To
continue dividing other scenes, touch [NO] and repeat
steps 2-3.

4 Touch [Return] to complete dividing.

≥ Unwanted parts can be deleted. (l 76)

To delete all the divided points

MENU : [EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE] # [CANCEL ALL]

≥ The scenes that were deleted after division cannot be recovered.

≥ You cannot divide a scene if you are playing back a disc with a DVD burner (optional)
connected, or if the number of scenes of a given date would exceed 99 scenes.
≥ It may not be possible to divide scenes with a short recording time.
≥ Data that has been recorded or edited on another device cannot be divided and the divided
points cannot be deleted.
≥ If personal information in the divided scenes is deleted, the personal information is deleted
when the divided scenes are cancelled.

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Dividing a scene to partially delete (iFrame)

Divide the iFrame scene, and delete unnecessary parts.

This divides the recorded scenes in two and deletes the front half or back half.
The scenes that were deleted after division cannot be recovered.
≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then set [VIDEO/
PICTURE] to [iFrame]. (l 27)

1 Select the menu.

MENU : [EDIT SCENE] # [SPLIT&DELETE]

2 Touch the scene to be divided.

3 Touch to set the dividing point.
≥ Using slow-motion playback or frame-by-frame playback 0h00m15s

makes it easy to search for the point where you want to

divide the scene. (l 67)
≥ Set the dividing point so there will be 2 seconds or more for
the part for deletion, and 3 seconds or more for the part to be
kept.

4 Touch the part for deletion.

5 Touch [YES] and confirm (play back) the part for deletion.
≥ When [NO] is touched, a confirmation message appears. Proceed to step 7.

6 Stop the playback.

≥ A confirmation message appears.

7 Touch [YES].
≥ To continue dividing and deleting other scenes, repeat steps 2-7.
To complete editing
Touch [Return].

≥ It may not be possible to divide scenes with a short recording time.

≥ The actual division may slightly slip off the previously designated dividing point.

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Deleting personal information

Deletes face recognition information from scenes in which faces were recognised.
≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then set [VIDEO/
PICTURE] to [AVCHD]. (l 27)
≥ Personal information is not recorded in the iFrame scenes.

1 Select the menu.

MENU : [VIDEO SETUP] # [DELETE PERSONAL INFO]

2 Touch the desired scenes to be deleted personal information.

≥ appears at scenes for which faces were recognised. Touch one of the scenes at which
appears.
≥ will change to (red) when touched. Touch the (red) again to cancel the
operation.
≥ Up to 99 scenes can be selected in succession.

3 Touch [Delete].
≥ To continuously delete other personal information, repeat steps 2-3.
≥ Touch [Return] complete the settings.
When you stop deleting halfway
Touch [CANCEL] while deleting personal information.
≥ The personal information that have already been deleted when the deletion is cancelled
cannot be restored.

≥ During disc playback when connected to a DVD burner (optional), scenes/still pictures
cannot be deleted.

Protecting scenes/still pictures

Scenes/still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake.
(Even if you protect some scenes/still pictures, formatting the media will delete them.)
≥ Change the mode to .

1 Select the menu.

MENU : [VIDEO SETUP] or [PHOTO SETUP] # [SCENE PROTECT]

2 Touch the scene/still picture to be protected.

≥ 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.
≥ Touch [Return] to complete the settings.

≥ When the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, scenes/
still pictures cannot be protected.

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 Advanced (Playback)

DPOF setting
You can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF
data) onto the SD card. (Copy still pictures recorded to the built-in memory or HDD to the SD
card before setting DPOF.)
≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then set [MEDIA] to
[SD CARD] and [VIDEO/PICTURE] to [PICTURE]. (l 27)
∫ What is DPOF?
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a format which allows the user of a digital camera to
define which captured images on the SD card are to be printed, together with information on
the number of copies they wish to print. (Please note: Not all commercial printing services
support this feature at this time.)

1 Select the menu.

MENU : [PHOTO SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [SET]

2 Touch the still picture to be set.

3 Touch / to set the number of prints.

≥ Up to 999 prints can be selected. (Prints for set number can
be printed with a printer that supports DPOF.)
≥ To cancel the setting, set the number of prints to [0].

4 Touch [ENTER].
≥ To continuously set other still pictures, repeat steps 2-4.
≥ Touch [Return] to complete the settings.
To cancel all DPOF settings

MENU : [PHOTO SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [CANCEL ALL]

≥ When the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, scenes/
still pictures cannot be set DPOF.
≥ You cannot add the recording date to pictures to be printed with the DPOF settings.

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 Advanced (Playback)

Relay scene combining [HDC-TM80]

You can combine the relayed scene (l 52) in the built-in memory and the continued
scene in the SD card to be one into the SD card.

Relay recorded scene Relay scene combining

A Built-in memory
B SD card
C Range of relay recording
≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then set [VIDEO/
PICTURE] to [AVCHD]. (l 27)

1 Insert the SD card that was used for relay recording.

2 Select the menu.
MENU : [EDIT SCENE] # [RELAY SCENE COMBINE]

3 When the confirmation message appears, touch [YES].

≥ Scene in the built-in memory will be deleted. (Protected scenes in the built-in memory are
not deleted.)

4 Touch [EXIT] when the relay scene combining complete message is

displayed.
≥ The thumbnail view of the SD card is indicated.
≥ Relay recording information will be deleted when the relay scenes are combined, and relay
recording will be possible again.
≥ When the relayed scenes in the built-in memory or SD card are deleted, combining of the
relayed scenes will not be possible.

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To cancel relay information

MENU : [EDIT SCENE] # [RELAY INFO CANCEL]

≥ When the relay information is cancelled, combining of the relayed scenes will not be
possible anymore.

Combining of the relay scene cannot be performed if the available space on the SD card
is less than the volume of the relayed scene in the built-in memory. It is recommended to
combine the relay scene using a DVD burner or the HD Writer AE 3.0.

≥ When the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, you cannot
combine relay scenes or cancel relay information.
≥ The personal information of the relayed scene in the built-in memory or SD card is deleted,
the personal information of the combined relay scene is not recorded.

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 Advanced (Playback)

Watching Video/Pictures on your TV

Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals.
Image quality may vary with the connected terminals.
A High quality
1 HDMI terminal
2 Component
terminal
3 Video terminal

≥ Use the AV multi cable (supplied) or HDMI mini cable (optional) and check the output
settings. (l 87)
≥ 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.

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
AV MULTI
Standard images when
connecting to component
terminal compatible with
576i
3 Standard images when
connecting to video
terminal

AV MULTI

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≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go.
≥ Always use 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, do not connect the component terminal plug
of the AV multi cable. Image may not display when the component terminal plug is
connected simultaneously.

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 (l 87)
≥ Playback using VIERA Link (l 88)
B AV multi cable (supplied) ≥ Connecting with the AV multi cable (l 87)

≥ When the AV multi cable is connected to this unit, the setup screen of the AV multi
destination is displayed on the screen of this unit. Touch either [COMPONENT] or [AV
OUT] in accordance with the terminal connecting to the TV. (l 87)
≥ If the HDMI mini cable and AV multi cable are connected at the same time, output will be
prioritised in order of the HDMI mini cable, AV multi cable.

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∫ To watch images on a regular ∫ To display the on-screen
TV (4:3) or when both sides of information on the TV
the images do not appear on When the menu setting is changed, the
the screen information displayed on the screen
Change the menu setting to display the (operation icon and time code etc.) can be
images correctly. (Check the TV setting.) displayed/not displayed on the TV.

MENU : [SETUP] # [EXT. DISPLAY] #

MENU : [SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [4:3]
desired setting
Example of images with a [16:9] aspect
ratio on a regular TV (4:3) [OFF]:
Not displayed
[TV ASPECT] setting [SIMPLE]*:
[16:9] [4:3] Information partially displayed
[DETAIL]:
All information displayed
* This setting is only available in recording
mode.
≥ If a wide-screen TV is connected, adjust
the aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to the
operating instructions of the TV for
details.)

Refer to the following support site for information about the Panasonic TVs that you
can directly insert an SD card into the SD card slot on the TV and then play it back.
http://panasonic.net/
≥ iFrame scenes cannot be played back on a TV.
≥ For details on how to play back, please read the operating instructions for the TV.

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Connecting with a HDMI mini cable
Select the desired method of HDMI output.

MENU : [SETUP] # [HDMI RESOLUTION] # [AUTO]/[1080i]/[576p]

≥ [AUTO] determines the output resolution automatically based on information from the
connected TV.
If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method
[1080i] or [576p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV. (Please read the
operating instructions for the TV.)

Connecting with the AV multi cable

AV multi connector output setting can be changed.

MENU : [SETUP] # [AV MULTI] # desired setting

[COMPONENT]: When connecting to the component terminal

[AV OUT]: When connecting to the video terminal

Changing the component output setting

MENU : [SETUP] # [COMPONENT OUT] # desired setting

[576i]: When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with 576i.
(Playback is in standard quality.)

[1080i]: When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with

1080i.
(Playback is in high definition quality.)

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 Advanced (Playback)

Playback using VIERA Link

What is the VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™)?

≥ This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy
operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using
a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are
possible.)
≥ VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on a HDMI control function using the
standard HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification. Linked operations
with HDMI CEC compatible devices made by other companies are not guaranteed.
When using devices made by other companies that are compatible with VIERA Link,
refer to the operating instructions for the respective devices.
≥ This unit is compatible with VIERA Link Ver.5. VIERA Link Ver.5 is the newest
Panasonic version and is also compatible with existing Panasonic VIERA Link devices.
(As of Dec 2010)

¬ Change the mode to .

1 Select the menu.
MENU : [SETUP] # [VIERA Link] # [ON]

≥ If you are not using VIERA Link, set to [OFF].

2 Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link

with a HDMI mini cable.


HDMI IN

A HDMI mini cable (optional)

B Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link
≥ It is recommended to connect this unit to an HDMI terminal other than the HDMI1 if there
are 2 or more HDMI input terminals on the TV.
≥ VIERA Link must be activated on the connected TV. (Read the operating instructions of the
TV for how to set etc.)
≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional).

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3 Operate with the remote control for the TV.

1) 2)

 


1) Press the button up, down, left or right to select a scene or still picture to be played back,
and then press the button in the centre to set it.
2) Activate the operation icons that are displayed on TV screen with the remote control for
the TV.
A Operation icons
B Display operation icons
C Cancel operation icons
D Display/Cancel operation icons
≥ The following operations are available by pressing the colour buttons on the remote
control.
j Green: Switching the number of scenes/still pictures in thumbnail display
(9 thumbnails > 20 thumbnails > 9 thumbnails...)
Zoom in on still picture
j Yellow: Deleting scenes/still pictures
j Red: Zoom out from still picture
∫ Other linked operations
Turning the unit off:
If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power, this unit also turns off.
Automatic input switching:
If you connect with a HDMI mini cable and then turn on this unit, the input channel on the TV
automatically switches to this unit’s screen. If the TV’s power is in standby status, it will turn
on automatically (if [Set] has been selected for the TV’s [Power on link] setting).
≥ Depending on the HDMI terminal on the TV, the input channel may not switch
automatically. In this case, use the remote control for the TV to switch the input channel.

≥ If you are unsure whether or not the TV and AV amplifier you are using are compatible with
VIERA Link, read the operating instructions for the devices.
≥ Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on
the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the
operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV.
≥ Operation is not possible with a cable that is not based on the HDMI standard.

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 Copy/Dubbing

Copying between SD card and Built-in

Memory/HDD [HDC-TM80/HDC-HS80]
Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between an SD card
inserted in this unit and a built-in memory/HDD.
∫ Check the used space of the copy destination
It is possible to check the used space of the SD card, built-in memory or HDD by [MEDIA
STATUS] (l 37).
≥ By displaying in 1 scene or pressing and holding the thumbnail in the 20 scenes or
9 scenes display, recording date and time are displayed when playing back motion
pictures, and recording date and file number when playing back still pictures.
≥ Depending on the media condition, some remaining capacity of the SD card, built-in
memory or HDD may not be used.
≥ If the remaining capacity on a single SD card is not enough, you can copy to multiple SD
cards following the instruction on the screen. In this case, the last scene copied to an SD
card is automatically divided to fit the space on the SD card.
≥ If you divide the scenes (l 78), and copy by scene selection, it is possible to copy
matching the remaining capacity of the media, or only the necessary parts.

Copying
≥ If there is not much remaining capacity in the SD card, a confirmation message asking to
copy after deleting all data on the SD card is displayed. Be aware that deleted data cannot
be restored.
≥ Refer to page 91 for approximate time for copying.

1 Change the mode to .

≥ Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor.

2 Select the menu.

MENU : [COPY]

[ ] When copying from the built-in memory to the SD card

[ ] When copying from the SD card to the built-in memory
≥ When there are relay recorded scenes in the built-in memory, a message appears on the
screen. Touch [YES] and copy after combining relay recorded scenes to the SD card.
(l 82)

[ ] When copying from the HDD to the SD card

[ ] When copying from the SD card to the HDD

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3 Touch desired items following the screen display.
≥ It will return to the previous step by touching .
≥ (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected)
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.
≥ (When [SELECT DATE] is selected)
When touched, the date is selected and surrounded by red. Touch the date again to cancel
the operation.
≥ Up to 99 scenes/still pictures or 99 dates can be set in succession.
≥ If 2 or more SD cards are necessary to copy, change the card following the instructions on
the screen.

4 Touch [EXIT] when the copy complete message is displayed.

≥ The thumbnail view of the copy destination is indicated.
When you stop copying halfway
Touch [CANCEL] while copying.

Approximate time for copying

When copying a recorded motion picture of full 4 GB size:
5 minutes to 15 minutes
To copy approx. 600 MB still pictures (Picture size 3 M ):
3 minutes to 5 minutes

If you will delete the motion pictures or still pictures after copying is complete, be
sure to play back the motion pictures or still pictures to check that they have been
copied to correctly before deleting.

≥ When the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, menus are
not displayed.
≥ Depending on the following conditions, the time it takes for copying may be longer.
j The number of recorded scenes is large.
j The temperature of the unit is high.
≥ If some motion pictures or still pictures have already been recorded to the copy destination,
then the same date may be assigned or images may not display by date when the list by
date is selected.
≥ Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device may not be copied. Data
recorded on a PC with HD Writer AE 3.0, etc. cannot be copied.
≥ Protection and DPOF settings will be cleared on the copied motion pictures and still
pictures when copying motion pictures and still pictures with protection and DPOF settings.
≥ The order in which the scenes or still pictures were copied cannot be changed.

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 Copy/Dubbing

Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/

play back a disc
Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to a DVD disc by
connecting a DVD burner (optional) to this unit using a USB connection cable (supplied with
DVD burner). The copied DVD disc can also be played back.
≥ Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it.
≥ iFrame scenes cannot be copied to disc. Copy to PC to make a backup. (l 103)

Preparing for copying/playing back

We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW-BN01.

∫ About discs that can be used for copying

DVD-R /
DVD-RW / DVD-R DL /
Disc type DVD-RAM
+RW +R /
+R DL

Copy*1 ≤ ≤ ≤

Additional copy*2 ≤ — —

Format*3 ≤ ≤ —

*1 Use a new disc. You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM. When you copy to
DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +RW, +R or +R DL, the disc is automatically finalised to
allow playback on other devices and additional copying will not be possible.
*2 Only DVD-RAM copied with the DVD burner or HD Writer AE 3.0 can additionally copy.
*3 Connect this unit and a DVD burner before formatting. If you format a used disc, you can
copy on that disc. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded
on the disc will be erased. (l 98)
≥ We recommend using the discs that have been recommended in the operating instructions
of the DVD burner. Refer to the operating instructions of the DVD burner for details about
recommended discs, disc handling etc.

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1 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with DVD burner) to the DVD
burner.
≥ You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit.

2 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to .

3 Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the USB connection cable
(supplied with DVD burner).

A USB connection cable (supplied with DVD burner)

B DVD burner (optional)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.

4 Insert the disc in the DVD burner.

≥ Insert the DVD disc with the recording side down when using the DVD burner.

5 Touch the desired item.

[BURN DISC]:
Refer to page 94 for how to copy discs.
[PLAY DISC]:
Refer to page 97 for how to play back the copied discs.

To terminate the connection with the DVD burner

Touch [EXIT].
≥ Disconnect the USB connection cable from this unit.

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Copying to discs
≥ You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc. (You can additionally copy only to a
DVD-RAM.)
≥ You cannot copy motion pictures together with still pictures or motion pictures in a different
picture quality (AVCHD picture quality and conventional normal picture quality) to the same
disc.
≥ iFrame scenes cannot be copied to disc. Copy to PC to make a backup. (l 103)
≥
When copying a scene in the built-in memory to the disc that includes a scene that was
relay recorded, the continued scene that is on the SD card will be copied together to the
disc.

1 Connect this unit to the DVD burner to prepare for copying. (l 92)
2 Touch [BURN DISC].
3 Touch the desired items following the instructions on the screen.
≥ It will return to the previous step by touching .
≥ (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected)
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.
≥ (When [SELECT DATE] is selected)
When touched, the date is selected and surrounded by red. Touch the date again to cancel
the operation.
≥ Up to 99 scenes/99 dates can be selected in succession.

4 Touch [START].
≥ When 2 or more discs are necessary for copying, follow the on-screen instructions to
switch discs.
≥ You may need more discs than displayed number of discs when you are copying
additionally to a used DVD-RAM.
≥ Eject the disc after copying is completed.
≥ When the copied disc is played back on another device and the list of scenes is displayed,
they are ordered by date.
∫ About recording formats when copying motion pictures
[High Definition]:
The images recorded in high definition picture quality with this unit are copied as they
are.
[Standard] ([XP]/[SP]):
Images are converted into the original standard picture quality and then copied.
≥ Since [XP] has a higher picture quality compared to [SP], the data capacity becomes
large so that you may need more discs for copying than [SP].

Before you delete the data on the media after copying is complete, be sure to play
back the discs to check that they have been copied to correctly. (l 97)

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Important Notice
≥ When connecting an optional DVD burner and this unit for copying a disc, do not
insert a disc with recorded motion pictures in high definition picture quality into
devices that do not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get
stuck in the device. The disc will not play back on devices that do not support the
AVCHD format.
≥ When inserting a disc containing recorded motion/still pictures into other
devices, a message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed. Do not
format the disc, since deleted data cannot be restored later.

Approximate time for copying to a disc

To copy motion pictures to the full capacity of a disc
Copy time
Disc type
[AVCHD] [Standard] ([XP]) [Standard] ([SP])
Approx.
DVD-RAM
50 min to 1 h 20 min
Approx.
Approx. Approx.
DVD-RW*/+RW* 1 h 30 min to
35 min to 1 h 15 min 3 h to 5 h
2 h 30 min
Approx.
DVD-R*/+R*
15 min to 45 min
* Even if the data capacity to be copied is small, the time it takes for copying may be
about the same as the time shown in the table.
≥ When copying motion pictures in standard picture quality to a disc, the recordable time
of [Standard] ([XP]) is approx. 1 hour and that of [Standard] ([SP]) is approx. 2 hours.

To copy approx. 600 MB still pictures (Picture size 3 M )

Disc type Copy time
DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW/+R Approx. 10 min to 30 min

≥ Copy time of DVD-R DL/+R DL is approximately 2 to 3 times that of DVD-R/+R.

≥ Depending on the following conditions or discs, the time it takes for copying may be
longer than the above times. Wait until the end of copying is displayed.
j When the number of recorded scenes is large
j When the temperature of the DVD burner has become high

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≥ The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD
burner.
≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the USB connection cable while
copying. Also, do not shake this unit or the DVD burner.
≥ It is impossible to stop copying halfway.
≥ The order in which the scenes were copied cannot be changed.
≥ Data that has been recorded on another device may not be copied.
≥ When 2 or more discs are necessary for copying, the last scene copied to a disc is
automatically divided to fit the space on the disc.
≥ Copying may complete with more or less than the number of discs displayed when dividing
of scenes was performed automatically etc.
≥ For discs being copied using [Standard] ([XP])/[Standard] ([SP]), you cannot select
highlight playback and [HIGHLIGHT] or [FACE] of highlight & time frame index.
≥ The remaining copy time displayed while copying is the approximate time for a single disc.

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Playing back the copied disc
≥ Only discs that have been copied by connecting this unit to the DVD burner or
created with HD Writer AE 3.0 can be played back.

A USB connection cable (supplied with DVD burner)

1 Connect this unit to the DVD burner to prepare for playback. (l 92)
≥ When playing back on a TV, connect this unit to the TV. (l 84)

2 Touch the scene or still picture to be played back and then play it
back.
≥ The playback operation is performed the same as when playing back motion pictures or
still pictures. (l 27, 67)
≥ It will return to Step 5 on page 93 when is selected in the thumbnail screen.

≥ It is also possible to switch the media to play back by touching the play mode select icon.
When the DVD burner is connected, [DISC] can be selected in [MEDIA] ([VIDEO] or
[PICTURE] can be selected in [VIDEO/PICTURE]).

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Managing the copied disc
≥ Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (l 93)
∫ Formatting discs
This is for initializing DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and +RW discs.
Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will
be erased. Back up important data on a PC etc.

MENU : [DISC SETUP] # [FORMAT DISC]

≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen.

≥ Connect this unit and the DVD burner to format discs.

You may no longer be able to use the discs if you format them on another device such as a
PC etc.

∫ Auto protect
You can protect (write protect) a DVD-RAM disc when copying motion pictures in high
definition picture quality or DVD-RW disc when copying motion pictures or still pictures in
high definition picture quality to the disc.

1 Select the menu.

MENU : [DISC SETUP] # [AUTO PROTECT] # [ON]

≥ If a disc that you copied to is inserted in another device without protecting it, a message
may be displayed prompting you to format the disc. We recommend setting [AUTO
PROTECT] to [ON] in order to prevent accidental deletion.

2 Copy to the disc. (l 94)

≥ After copying, the disc is write protected.
To release the disc protection

MENU : [DISC SETUP] # [CANCEL PROTECT]

≥ Touch [EXIT] and close the message screen after the auto protection is released.

∫ Displaying disc information

Information such as the type of recorded disc, the number of recorded scenes and whether
or not the disc is finalised is displayed.

MENU : [DISC SETUP] # [DISC STATUS]

≥ Touch [EXIT] to exit the information screen.

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 Copy/Dubbing

Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder,

video, etc.
∫ Check before dubbing
Check the equipment used for dubbing.

Equipment used
Dubbing picture quality To dub
for dubbing
Equipment with SD High-definition picture Insert the SD card
card slot quality* directly (l 100)

Equipment with High-definition picture Connect with

USB terminal quality* supplied USB
cable (l 100)

Equipment without Standard picture quality Connect with

SD card slot or This can be played back on supplied AV multi
USB terminal equipment not compatible with cable (l 102)
high-definition (AVCHD), so is
convenient if you are dubbing
for distribution.

* Some equipment may not be compatible with high-definition (AVCHD) picture quality. In
such a case, connect with the AV multi cable and dub with standard picture quality. (l 102)
≥ For the positions of the SD card slot, USB terminal, or terminal for connecting the AV multi
cable, refer to the operating instructions of the equipment used.
≥ The iFrame scenes cannot be dubbed to SD cards or by connecting with the USB cable. To
dub iFrame scenes, refer to page 102.

Dubbing in high-definition picture quality

You can dub using a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definition (AVCHD)
compatible DVD recorder.
≥ Depending on the recorders or the media to be copied to, you may not be able to
copy in high-definition (AVCHD) picture quality. For further details, see the
operating instructions of your recorder.
≥ Note that the equipment described may not be available in certain countries and
regions.

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∫ To dub using equipment with an SD card slot
You can dub by directly inserting an SD card.
≥ /
To copy scenes or still pictures from the built-in
memory or HDD to an SD card, see page 90.

∫ To dub using equipment with a USB terminal

You can dub by connecting a USB cable.
≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
≥ Turn on the unit (This function is available in all modes).

A USB cable (supplied)

≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.

1 Connect the unit to the Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definition

(AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder.
≥ The USB function selection screen will appear on the screen of the unit.

2 Touch [RECORDER] on the screen of this unit.

≥ When you select an option other than [RECORDER], reconnect the USB cable.
≥
When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen
to turn the LCD monitor on.

3 /
Touch the media you wish to dub.
≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen
to turn the LCD monitor on.

4 Dubbing through operations on the Blu-ray disc recorder or

high-definition (AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder.
≥ /
Do not touch [CHANGE MEDIA] on the screen of the unit during dubbing.

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 About the screen indication of the unit
≥ When the unit is accessing the SD card, card access icon ( ) appears on the unit
screen or the access lamp is on.
≥
When the unit is accessing the built-in memory, built-in memory access icon ( )
appears on the unit screen or the access lamp is on.
≥
When the unit is accessing the HDD, HDD access icon ( ) appears on the unit
screen or the HDD access lamp is on.
≥ Be careful not to disconnect the USB cable, AC adaptor or battery while the unit is
accessing the media, as this may result in the loss of recorded content.

≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed
with any other USB cables.)
≥ When this unit is connected to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or a DVD recorder using
a USB cable while the unit is turned on, power is also supplied from the connected
equipment to this unit.
≥ For details on dubbing and play back methods, read the operating instructions of the
Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD recorder.
≥ When you connect the unit to a Blu-ray disc recorder, a dubbing operations screen may
appear on the television connected to the Blu-ray disc recorder. In this case as well,
perform the operations of steps 1 to 4.
≥ You cannot change the mode of the unit or turn off the unit while it is connected to a Blu-ray
disc recorder or DVD recorder. Disconnect the USB cable before performing either of these
operations.
≥ If the battery runs down during dubbing, a message will appear. Operate the Blu-ray disc
recorder to cancel the dubbing.

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 Dubbing in standard picture quality

∫ Dubbing using equipment without an SD card slot or a USB terminal,

or using a video device
You can dub by connecting an AV multi cable.
≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality.
≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.

Change the video input on the

video device and TV that this
unit is connected to.
≥ The channel set will differ depending
on the terminal to which the unit is
AV MULTI
connected.
≥ See the operating instructions of the
video device for details.
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
≥ Do not use any other AV multi cables
except the supplied one.
A AV multi cable (supplied)

1 Connect this unit to a video device and then change the mode to
.
2 Start playback on this unit.
3 Start recording on the connected device.
≥ To stop recording (dubbing), stop playback on this unit after stopping recording on the
recorder.

≥ If the date and time display and function indication are not wanted, cancel them before
dubbing. (l 32, 86)

If the dubbed images are played back on a wide-screen TV, the images may be stretched
vertically.
In this case, refer to the operating instruction of the device you are connecting to or read
the operating instructions of the wide-screen TV and set the aspect ratio to 16:9.

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 With a PC

What you can do with a PC

HD Writer AE 3.0
You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu-ray
discs, DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer AE 3.0, the software installed in the supplied
CD-ROM.
Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer AE 3.0 (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
∫ Smart wizard
The Smart wizard screen is automatically displayed when you connect this unit to a PC with
HD Writer AE 3.0 installed. (l 111)

Copy to PC:
You can copy motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs.
Copy to disc:
You can copy to disc in high definition picture quality or conventional standard picture quality
(MPEG2 format).
≥ Select the function you wish to use and follow the on-screen instructions for easy copying.

What can be done with the HD Writer AE 3.0 Data type

Copying data to a PC
Motion picture and
Copying in BD/AVCHD format: still picture
≥ iFrame scenes cannot be copied to BD/AVCHD format.
Copying in DVD-Video format:
≥ Converted to conventional standard quality (MPEG2 format).
Editing:
Editing motion picture data copied on an HDD of a PC
≥ Divide, Trimming, Still picture, Title, Effect, Transition, BGM,
Delete partially
≥ Converting the motion picture data to MPEG2
≥ Converting part of motion picture into still picture
Online sharing: Motion picture
You can upload motion pictures on the Internet and share them
with your family and friends.
Playing back on a PC:
Play back the motion picture data in high definition picture quality
on a PC.
Formatting discs:
Depending on the type of disc that you use, formatting is
necessary.

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≥ It is possible to playback on a PC using a image viewer standard to Windows or
commercially available image browsing software, and copy pictures to a PC using
Windows Explorer.
≥ Please refer to page 115 for details about using a Mac.

Important Notice
≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
≥ Do not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with HD Writer AE 3.0 in a device
that does not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in
the device. The disc will not play back on devices that do not support the AVCHD
format.
≥ When inserting a disc containing recorded motion pictures into other devices, a
message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed. Do not format the
disc, since deleted data cannot be restored later.

≥ /
It is impossible to write data to the built-in memory or HDD on this unit from a PC.
≥ Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device cannot be written to the
software supplied with this unit. To write motion picture data recorded with the
Panasonic High Definition Video Camera sold previously, use the HD Writer supplied
with the unit.
≥ We cannot guarantee operation if you use software other than that supplied to read/write
motion picture.
≥ Do not start the software supplied with this unit and other software at the same time. Close
any other software if you start the software supplied with this unit and close the software
supplied with this unit if you start any other software.

∫ About Conversion assist function

When you want to convert the recording quality and write to media, the “Conversion assist
function”, which is a linking function between this unit and the HD Writer AE 3.0, is activated
by connecting this unit to the PC with the USB cable. When the “Conversion assist function”
is used, it is possible to write to media faster than when operating only on PC.
≥ Please refer to page 111 about the connection of this unit and a PC.
≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the software for details. (l 114)

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End User License Agreement
Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.
You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for Article 5 Reverse Engineering,
the Software defined in this End User Decompiling or Disassembly
License Agreement (“Agreement”) on Licensee may not reverse engineer,
condition that you agree to the terms and decompile, or disassemble the Software,
conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee except to the extent either of them is
does not agree to the terms and conditions permitted under law or regulation of the
of this Agreement, promptly return the country where Licensee resides. Panasonic,
Software to Panasonic Corporation or its distributors will not be responsible for
(“Panasonic”), its distributors or dealers from any defects in the Software or damage to
which you made the purchase. Licensee caused by Licensee’s reverse
engineering, decompiling, or disassembly of
Article 1 License
the Software.
Licensee is granted the right to use the
software, including the information recorded Article 6 Indemnification
or described on the CD-ROM, instruction The Software is provided “AS-IS” without
manuals, and any other media provided to warranty of any kind, either expressed or
Licensee (collectively “Software”), but all implied, including, but not limited to,
applicable rights to patents, copyrights, warranties of non-infringement,
trademarks and trade secrets in the merchantability and/or fitness for a particular
Software are not transferred to Licensee. purpose. Further, Panasonic does not
warrant that the operation of the Software
Article 2 Use by a Third Party
will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic
Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer
or any of its distributors will not be liable for
or allow any third party, whether free of
any damage suffered by Licensee arising
charge or not, to use, copy or modify the
from or in connection with Licensee’s use of
Software, except as expressly provided for
the Software.
in this Agreement.
Article 7 Export Control
Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the
Licensee agrees not to export or re-export to
Software
any country the Software in any form without
Licensee may make a single copy of the
the appropriate export licenses under
Software in whole or a part solely for back-
regulations of the country where Licensee
up purpose.
resides, if necessary.
Article 4 Computer
Article 8 Termination of License
Licensee may use the Software only on one
The right granted to Licensee hereunder will
computer, and may not use it on more than
be automatically terminated if Licensee
one computer.
contravenes any of the terms and conditions
of this Agreement. In this event, Licensee
must destroy the Software and related
documentation together with all the copies
thereof at Licensee’s own expense.

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 With a PC

Operating environment
≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled,
some PCs cannot be used.
≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible
Blu-ray disc/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a Blu-ray disc/DVD.)
≥ Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.
j When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected
through USB hubs or by using extension cables.
j Operation on an upgraded OS.
j Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed.
≥ This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98,
Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows NT and Windows 2000.

∫ Operating environment for HD Writer AE 3.0

PC IBM PC/AT compatible PC

OS Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Starter/Home Basic/Home Premium/
Professional/Ultimate
Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/
Ultimate (SP1/SP2)
Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3)
CPU Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or higher (including compatible CPU)
≥ Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz or higher or
AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 5200+ or higher is recommended
when using playback function or MPEG2 output function.
≥ Intel Core 2 Quad 2.6 GHz or higher is recommended when using
the editing or continuous photo playback function.
RAM Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/2 GB or more (64 bit)
Windows Vista: 1 GB or more
Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)
Display High Colour (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended)
Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (1920k1080 pixels
or more recommended)
Windows 7/Windows Vista: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card
(DirectX 10 recommended)
Windows XP: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card
Compatible with DirectDraw overlay
PCI Express™k16 compatible recommended
Video memory of 256 MB or more recommended
Free hard disk Ultra DMA — 100 or more
drive space 450 MB or more (for installing the software)
≥ When writing to a DVD/Blu-ray disc/SD, more than double the
amount of free space as the disc being created is necessary.

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 Sound DirectSound Support
Interface USB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)]
Other Mouse or equivalent pointing device
requirements Internet connection
≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French and Simplified
Chinese.
≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on all Blu-ray disc/DVD drives.
≥ Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows XP
Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and Windows 7 Enterprise.
≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment.
≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-monitor environment.
≥ If using Windows XP, an administrative account user only can use this software. If using
Windows Vista/Windows 7, administrative account and standard account users only can
use this software. (An administrative account user should install and uninstall this
software.)

∫ To use the HD Writer AE 3.0

You will need a high performance PC depending on the functions to be used. It may not
properly play back or properly operate depending on the environment of the PC used. Refer
to the operating environment and notes.

≥ Operation during the playback may become slow if the CPU or memory is not fulfilling the
requirements of the operating environment.
≥ Always use the most current driver for the video card.
≥ Always make sure there is enough capacity on the HDD in the PC. It may become
inoperable or the operation may stop suddenly if the capacity gets low.

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∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)

PC IBM PC/AT compatible PC

OS Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit)
Windows Vista (32 bit) (SP1/SP2)
Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3)
CPU Windows 7/Windows Vista: 1.0 GHz or higher
Windows XP: Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron
400 MHz or higher
RAM Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/2 GB or more (64 bit)
Windows Vista Home Basic: 512 MB or more
Windows Vista Home Premium/Business/Ultimate/Enterprise:
1 GB or more
Windows XP: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)
Interface USB port
Other Mouse or equivalent pointing device
requirements
≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.

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 With a PC

Installation
When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user
name with equivalent authorization. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your
manager.)
≥ Before starting the installation, close all applications that are running.
≥ Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed.
≥ Explanation of operations and screens is based on Windows 7.

1 Insert the CD-ROM into the PC.

≥ The following screen is displayed automatically. Click [Run setup.exe] # [Yes].
≥ When using Windows 7 or the following screen is not displayed automatically, select [Start]
# [Computer] (or double-click on [Computer] on the desktop), and then double-click
[Panasonic].

2 Click [Next].
3 Read the [End User License Agreement], then place a check beside
[I accept the terms of the license agreement] if you agree to them
and click [Next].

4 Select the country or region where you live,

then click [Next].
≥ If the country or region cannot be selected, select [PAL
Area].
≥ When the confirmation message appears, click [Yes].

5 Select where the application is to be

installed, then click [Next].
6 Select [Yes] or [No] to create shortcut.
≥ A message regarding the playback in the environment used
may be displayed depending on the performance of the PC
used. Click [OK] after confirming.

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7 When installation is complete, some notes will appear.
Check the contents, then close the window.

8 Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer

now.], then click [Finish].
The PC must be rebooted for the
application to work.

∫ Uninstalling HD Writer AE 3.0

Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require.

1 Select [Start] # [Control Panel] #

[Uninstall a program].

2 Select [HD Writer AE 3.0], then click

[Uninstall].
≥ Proceed with the uninstallation by following the
on-screen instructions.
≥ After uninstalling the software, be sure to reboot the
PC.

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 With a PC

Connecting to a PC
≥ Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed.
≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC.

A USB cable (supplied)

≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.

1 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.

≥ It is possible to use it connected to the PC with the batteries only, but you will not be able to
write data into the unit. Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery
running down.
≥ Connect with the AC adaptor when using the Conversion assist function.

2 Turn on the unit.

≥ This function is available in all modes.

3 Connect this unit to a PC.

≥ The USB function selection screen will appear.

4 Touch [PC] on the screen of this unit.

≥ The Smart wizard screen is automatically displayed when HD Writer AE 3.0 is installed.
≥ This unit is automatically recognised as an external drive of the PC. (l 113)
≥ When you select an option other than [PC], reconnect the USB cable.
≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen
to turn the LCD monitor on.

≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed
with any other USB cables.)
≥ When this unit is connected to a PC using a USB cable while the unit is turned on, power is
also supplied from the connected equipment to this unit.
≥ When the unit is connected to a PC it cannot be turned off.
Disconnect the USB cable, before turning this unit off.
≥ When performing reading/writing between a PC and an SD card, be aware that some SD
card slots built into PCs and some SD card readers are not compatible with the SDHC
memory card or SDXC memory card.
≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html

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∫ To disconnect USB cable safely
Select the icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then click [Eject Panasonic
Camcorder].
≥ Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed.

About the screen indication of the unit

≥ Do not disconnect the USB cable, the battery or the AC adaptor while the access lamp
is on or card access icon ( ) appears on the unit screen.
≥
Do not disconnect the USB cable, the battery or the AC adaptor while the access lamp
is on or built-in memory access icon ( ) appears on the unit screen.
≥
Do not disconnect the USB cable, the battery or the AC adaptor while the HDD access
lamp is on or HDD access icon ( ) appears on the unit screen.
≥ If the screen does not change when the unit is operated while connected to a PC,
disconnect the battery and/or AC adaptor, wait approximately 1 minute, reconnect the
battery and/or AC adaptor, wait approximately 1 minute again, and then turn the unit
back on. (Data may be destroyed when above operation is performed while accessing
the SD card, built-in memory or HDD.)

∫ Charging the battery by connecting it to different devices

When using the battery, if you turn off the unit and connect it to a PC, Panasonic Blu-ray disc
recorder or Panasonic DVD recorder, the battery will charge.
≥ When connecting this unit to a PC for the first time, make sure to connect this unit to
the PC with this unit turned on.
≥ Insert the USB cable securely all the way. It will not operate properly if it is not inserted all
the way.
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed
with any other USB cables.)
≥ Be sure to connect the unit directly to the PC, Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD recorder.
≥ During charging, the status indicator flashes.
≥ You cannot charge when the status indicator flashes rapidly, or when it does not light at all.
Charge using the AC adaptor. (l 10)
≥ It will take 2 or 3 times longer to charge compared to when using the AC adaptor.
≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 129.

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About the PC display
When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive.
≥ Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [Computer].

We recommend using HD Writer AE 3.0 to The following data will be recorded.

copy or write back motion picture data. 1 Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG
Using Windows Explorer or other format ([S1000001.JPG] etc.)
programmes on the PC to copy, move or 2 iFrame format motion picture files
rename files and folders recorded with ([S1000001.MP4] etc.)
this unit will result in them being unusable 3 JPEG format still pictures recorded
with HD Writer AE 3.0. in hi-speed burst shooting mode
It is impossible to write data to the built-in 4 JPEG format still pictures created
memory or HDD on this unit from a PC. from the motion picture
5 The DPOF setting files
Example folder structure of an SD card:
6 The motion picture thumbnails
CAM_SD 7 AVCHD format motion picture files
([00000.MTS] etc.)
DCIM
100CDPFQ  ∫ Copying your still pictures to
101UDPBH  your PC
102CDPFR  Card reader function (mass storage)
103CDPFS  Still pictures recorded with this unit can be
copied to the PC with Explorer or other
MISC 
programmes.
PRIVATE 1 Double click the folder that contains
AVCHD the still pictures. ([DCIM] #
AVCHDTN  [100CDPFQ] etc.)
2 Drag and drop the still pictures onto
BDMV 
the destination folder (on the PC’s
/ HDD).
Example folder structure of built-in
memory or HDD: ≥ Do not delete the SD card’s folders. Doing
so may make the SD card unusable in this
CAM_MEM/CAM_HDD* unit.
DCIM ≥ When data not supported by this unit has
100CDPFQ  been recorded on a PC, it will not be
101UDPBH  recognised by this unit.
≥ Always use this unit to format SD cards.
102CDPFR 
103CDPFS 
AVCHD
AVCHDTN 
BDMV 

* [CAM_MEM] is displayed when using the

, and [CAM_HDD] is
displayed when using the .

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 With a PC

Starting HD Writer AE 3.0

≥ To use the software, log on as an Administrator or as user name for standard user account
(only for Windows 7/Windows Vista).
The software cannot be used with the user name for a guest account.

(On the PC)

Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer AE 3.0] #
[HD Writer AE].

≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of
the software.

Reading the operating instructions of the software

applications
≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read the
PDF operating instructions.

Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer AE 3.0] #

[Operating Instructions].

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 With a PC

If using Mac
≥ HD Writer AE 3.0 is not available for Mac.
≥ iMovie’11 supported. For details about iMovie’11, please contact Apple Inc.
≥ There are some limitations in the functions when iMovie’11 is used. Refer to page 125 for
details.
∫ Operating environment
PC Mac
OS Mac OS X 10.6.3
CPU Intel Core Duo or better
RAM 1 GB or more
Interface USB port
≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled,
some PCs cannot be used.
≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
∫ Copying still pictures on PC
1 Connect this unit to a PC via the supplied USB cable.
≥ The USB function selection screen will appear.
2 Touch [PC] on the screen of this unit.
≥ This unit is automatically recognised as an external drive of Mac.
≥ When you select an option other than [PC], reconnect the USB cable.
≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen
to turn the LCD monitor on.
3 Double-click [CAM_SD] displayed on the desktop.
≥ For users who have , [CAM_SD] and [CAM_MEM] are displayed on the
desktop and for users who have , [CAM_SD] and [CAM_HDD] are displayed
on the desktop.
≥ Files are stored in [100CDPFQ] or [102CDPFR] folder etc. in the [DCIM] folder.
4 Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to
acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on
the PC.
∫ To disconnect USB cable safely
Drag [CAM_SD] disk icon to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB cable.
≥ For users who have , [CAM_SD] and [CAM_MEM] are displayed on the
desktop and for users who have , [CAM_SD] and [CAM_HDD] are displayed
on the desktop.

≥ Do not remove the SD card from this unit when this unit is connected to the PC using a
USB cable.

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 Others

Indications
*1 only
*2 only
∫ Recording indications
Motion picture recording mode Still picture recording mode

0h00m00s 1h30m  R 3000 +1 1h30m

R 1h20m +1 3M MEGA
PRE-REC

MF  MF
1/100 1/100
OPEN 0dB OPEN 0dB
12:34
15. 11. 2011
 12:34
15. 11. 2011

A / / / /

/ / / / / / / / Motion picture recording mode (l 51)

Intelligent auto mode (l 25) R 1h20m Remaining time for motion

picture recording (l 21)
MNL Manual mode (l 63)
Relay recording (l 52)*1
/ / / / / / / / / /
+2 / +1 / -1 / A
Scene mode (l 50)
Power LCD (l 34)
¥/; (Red) Recording
; (Green) Recording pause / / / / / /
0h00m00s Elapsed recording time Image stabilizer (l 39)/Optical image
(l 21) stabilizer lock (l 43)
(“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for (White) Still picture recording icon
minute and “s” for second.) (Red) Recording still picture
Remaining battery power R3000 Remaining number of still
(l 12) pictures (l 24)
1h30m Remaining battery time / Picture quality (l 61)
(l 12)
2.6 M / 0.3M / 2.8 M / 3 M / 2.1 M / 0.9 M
Built-in memory recording
Number of recording pixels for still pictures
possible status*1 (l 24, 60, 61, 68)
HDD recording possible In playback mode, the picture size is not
status*2 displayed for still pictures recorded with
(White) Card recording possible other products that have different picture
status sizes from the sizes shown above.
(Green) Recognising the card Ø10/Ø2 Self-timer recording (l 48)
MEGA MEGA OIS (l 23)

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 B C
HDD Falling detection Display touch menu (l 17)
(l 3)*2 Backlight compensation
PRE-REC PRE-REC (l 45) (l 48)
Zoom microphone (l 57) Soft skin mode (l 48)
Wind noise canceller (l 57) Tele macro (l 49)
Picture adjustment (l 59) Intelligent contrast control
Digital cinema colour (l 56) (l 45)

AF/AE tracking (l 42) Microphone level (l 58)

Touch zoom (l 41) / / Video light (l 47)

Touch shutter (l 43)

/ Smile shot (l 46)
MF Manual focus (l 66)
/ Fade (White), Fade (Black)
AWB / / / / / (l 45)
White balance (l 64) Colour night view function
1/100 Shutter speed (l 65) (l 49)
OPEN/F2.0 Iris value (l 65) Intelligent exposure (l 48)
0dB Gain value (l 65) / / Photo light (l 47)
± (White)/¥ (Green)/ / / / / / Photo light level (l 47)
Focus indication (l 23) Red eye reduction (l 48)
High-speed burst shooting World time setting (l 31)
(l 61) 12:34 Time indication (l 18)
AF assist lamp (l 62) 15. 11. 2011 Date indication (l 18)

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∫ Playback indications ∫ Indication of connection to
other devices
1/;/5/ /6/ /7/8/9/:/
D/E/;1/2; Accessing the card
Display during playback (l 27, 67) (l 101, 112)

0h00m00s Playback time (l 27) Accessing the built-in memory

(l 101, 112)*1
No.10 Scene number
Accessing the HDD
Repeat playback (l 69) (l 101, 112)*2
Resume playback (l 70)
∫ Confirmatory indications
100-0001 Still picture folder/file name
1 DPOF already set –– (Time The built-in battery is low.
(to more than 1) (l 81) display) (l 18)
Protected motion pictures/ Warning for recording of
still pictures (l 80) yourself (l 19)
iFrame recorded scene SD card is not inserted or is
(l 27) non-compatible.
AVCHD recorded scene
(l 27) ∫ Confirmatory indications when
a DVD burner is connected
Relay recorded scene
(l 52)*1 Disc playback (l 97)
Still picture recorded using XP Scene copied in [Standard]
smile shot (l 46) ([XP])
SP Scene copied in [Standard]
([SP])
/ / / / / /
Disc type (l 92)

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 Others

Messages
Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text.
*1 only
*2 only
PERIODICALLY MAKE BACK UP OF DATA IN BUILT-IN MEMORY.*1/
RECOMMEND DATA BACK UP PERIODICALLY.*2
We recommend backing up important recorded motion pictures and still pictures
periodically to a PC, DVD disc etc. to protect it. (l 92, 103) This message does not
indicate that there is a problem with this unit.

HDD BACKUP RECOMMENDED.*2

There is a possible problem with the HDD. Copy the motion pictures and still pictures
stored on the HDD to a PC or a DVD disc immediately (l 92, 103), and detach the power
and contact your dealer.

HDD ERROR OCCURRED. PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF, THEN TURN ON AGAIN.*2
Access to HDD failed. Turn on the unit again. Make sure not to give a strong shock or
impact to the unit.

CANNOT OPERATE DUE TO LOW TEMPERATURE.*2

The internal temperature of this unit is extremely low so it cannot be operated.
If “Please Wait.” appears after this message, wait a while without turning the unit off. It
may take time until the unit can be used.

CHECK CARD.
This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognised by the unit.
If this message appears even though motion pictures and still pictures are recorded on an
SD card, the card may be unstable. Reinsert the SD card, then turn the unit off and then
on again.

THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED.

≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l 9)
If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, remove the battery and then
insert it again. If the message appears even after repeating this several times, this unit
needs repair. Detach the power and consult the dealer who you purchased this unit
from. Do not attempt to repair it by yourself.
≥ You are attempting to connect an AC adaptor not compatible with this unit. Use the
supplied AC adaptor. (l 10)

PLEASE CHECK EXTERNAL DRIVE OR DISC.

A disc that cannot be used when connecting the unit to the DVD burner has been inserted,
or the DVD burner is not recognised properly. Connect the USB connection cable again
and insert a disc to copy the data. (l 92)

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About recovery
If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear and a repair is
performed. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.)

SOME SCENES NEED REPAIRING. PLAY SCENES TO BE REPAIRED.

(IRREPARABLE SCENES WILL BE DELETED.)

≥ The above message is displayed when abnormal management information is detected

when the scenes are displayed in thumbnail. To perform the repair, touch the scene with
in the thumbnail, and start the playback. Please be aware that if the repair fails,
scenes with will be deleted.

≥ Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor.

≥ Depending on the condition of the data, it may not be possible to completely repair the
data.
≥ If recovery fails, it will not be possible to play back scenes recorded before the unit turned
off.
≥ When data recorded on another device is recovered, it may not be possible to play back
the data on this unit or the other device.
≥ If recovery fails, turn the unit off and on again after waiting a while. If recovery fails
repeatedly, format a media on the unit. Please be aware that if a media is formatted, then
all the data recorded on the media will be erased.
≥ If the thumbnail information is recovered, displaying the thumbnails may become slower.

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Others

Troubleshooting
Power
Problem Check points
This unit cannot be ≥ Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently
turned on. charged. (l 10)
≥ In cold places, the battery using time becomes shorter.
This unit does not stay ≥ The battery has a limited life. If the operating time is still
on long enough. too short even after the battery is fully charged, the
battery has worn out and needs to be replaced.
Battery runs down
quickly.
This unit is turned off ≥ If the unit turns off when you turn off the power to the TV
automatically. using the TV remote control, the VIERA Link is at work. If
you are not using the VIERA Link, set [VIERA Link] to
[OFF]. (l 88)
≥ When this unit is connected to a DVD burner to copy or
play back images (a disc is being accessed), the unit
turns off automatically if the USB connection cable is
removed.
This unit cannot be ≥ Remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about 1 minute
operated though it is and then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor. Then
turned on. about 1 minute later, turn on the unit again. (Conducting
the above operation while the media is being accessed
This unit does not may damage the data on the media.)
operate normally. ≥ If normal operation is still not restored, detach the power
connected, and consult the dealer who you purchased
this unit from.
“ERROR OCCURRED. ≥ The unit has automatically detected an error. Restart the
PLEASE TURN UNIT unit by turning off and on.
OFF, THEN TURN ON ≥ The unit will be turned off in about 1 minute if the unit is
AGAIN.” is displayed. not turned off and on.
≥ Repair is needed if it is repeatedly displayed even if it is
restarted. Detach the power connected, and consult the
dealer who you purchased this unit from. Do not attempt
to repair the unit by yourself.

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 Indication
Problem Check points
Remaining battery ≥ The remaining battery capacity indication is an
indication is not approximation.
displayed properly. If the remaining battery capacity indication is not
displayed correctly, fully charge the battery, discharge it
and then charge it again.

Recording
Problem Check points
The unit arbitrarily stops ≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture
recording. recording. (l 13)
≥ The recordable time may have shortened due to the
deterioration of the data writing speed or repeated
recording and deletion. Using the unit, format the SD
card, built-in memory or HDD. (l 35, 36)
≥ If [AGS] is [ON], record in the normal horizontal position
or set [AGS] to [OFF]. (l 56)
≥
If the unit is exposed to strong vibrations or shocks while
recording on HDD, recording may stop to protect the
HDD. If the unit is used in a place with loud sounds, the
recording may stop due to sound vibrations. Recording
data on an SD card is recommended in these places.
Auto focus function ≥ Switch to intelligent auto mode.
does not work. ≥ If you are trying to record a scene which is hard to bring
into focus in auto focus mode, use the manual focus
mode to adjust the focus. (l 26, 66)
Colour balance of ≥ In a place with multiple light sources, such as a
images is strange when gymnasium or a hall, set the white balance setting to
recording in a place (Indoor mode 2). If you cannot record clearly with the
such as a gymnasium. (Indoor mode 2), set it to (Manual adjustment mode).
(l 64)
Colour or brightness of ≥ Colour or brightness of the image may change, or you
the image changes, or may see horizontal bars in the image when the object is
you may see horizontal recorded under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium
bars in the image. light, etc., but this is not a malfunction.
≥ In motion picture recording mode, record in intelligent
The LCD monitor flickers auto mode or set the shutter speed to 1/100 in areas
indoors. where the power supply frequency is 50 Hz, or 1/125 in
areas of 60 Hz.
≥ In still picture recording mode, this will not affect the
recorded image.

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 Recording
Problem Check points
Object seems to be ≥ Object seems to be warped slightly when the object
warped. moves across the image very fast, but this is because the
unit is using MOS for the image sensor. This is not a
malfunction.

Playback
Problem Check points
Any scenes/still pictures ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are
cannot be played back. displayed as cannot be played back.
Scenes cannot be ≥ Release the protect setting. (l 80)
deleted. ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are
displayed as cannot be deleted. If the scenes/still
pictures are unnecessary, format the media to erase the
data. (l 35, 36) Please be aware that if a media is
formatted then all the data recorded on the media is
erased and cannot be recovered. Back up important data
on a PC, disc etc.
White round spots like
soap bubbles appear on ≥ If you take a picture with
the recorded picture. the photo light in a dark
place or indoors, white
round spots may appear
on the picture caused by
the photo light reflecting of
particles of dust in the air. This is not a malfunction.
A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots
and their position differ in every picture.

With other products

Problem Check points
Although this unit is ≥ Please read the operating instructions of your TV and
correctly connected to a select the channel that matches the input used for the
TV, images cannot be connection.
seen. ≥ Change the [TV ASPECT] setting to match the aspect
ratio of the TV. (l 86)
The images are ≥ Change the setting of the unit depending on the cable
squeezed horizontally. connecting to the TV. (l 87)
If the SD card is inserted ≥ Check that the device is compatible with the capacity or
in another device, it is type of SD card (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/
not recognised. SDXC Memory Card) that you inserted. Refer to the
operating instructions of the device for details.

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 With other products
Problem Check points
When connected by the ≥ When connected to other devices using only the battery,
USB cable, this unit is reconnect using the AC adaptor.
not detected by the other
devices.
VIERA Link does not (Setting on this unit)
work. ≥ Connect with a HDMI mini cable (optional). (l 88)
≥ Touch [MENU], then touch [SETUP] # [VIERA Link] #
[ON]. (l 88)
≥ Turn the unit off and then back on again.
(Setting on other devices)
≥ If the TV input does not switch automatically, switch the
input using the TV remote control.
≥ Check the VIERA Link setting on the connected device.
≥ Please refer to the operating instructions of the
connected device.
The power of the DVD ≥ When the unit is connected to the DVD burner, use the
burner cannot be turned respective AC adaptors for both this unit and the DVD
on. burner.
Cannot copy scenes on ≥ Other equipment might have not recognised the SD card.
the SD card by Unplug the USB cable once, and reconnect it.
connecting to other
equipment with the USB
cable.

With a PC
Problem Check points
When connected by the ≥ After re-inserting the SD card into the unit, reconnect the
USB cable, this unit is supplied USB cable.
not detected by the PC. ≥ Select another USB terminal on the PC.
≥ Check the operating environment. (l 106, 115)
≥ Connect the supplied USB cable again after restarting the
PC and turning on this unit again.
When the USB cable is ≥ To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-click the
disconnected, an error icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the
message will appear on screen.
the PC.
Cannot see the PDF ≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or
operating instructions Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF operating
for HD Writer AE 3.0. instructions for HD Writer AE 3.0.

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 With a PC
Problem Check points
Cannot import AVCHD ≥ You may not be able to import AVCHD scenes with
scenes with iMovie’11. iMovie’11 when both AVCHD scenes and iFrame scenes
are recorded on a media (an SD card, built-in memory or
HDD). In such a case, first copy all the iFrame scenes
data to iMovie’11, delete all the iFrame scenes data on
the media, and then import the AVCHD scenes with
iMovie’11.

Others
Problem Check points
Item other than the ≥ Calibrate the touch screen. (l 37)
touched one is selected.
If the SD card is inserted ≥ If the SD card is formatted on a PC, it may not be
in this unit, it is not recognised by this unit. Use this unit to format SD cards.
recognised. (l 35, 36)

∫ If AVCHD scenes do not change smoothly when played back on

another device
The images may be still for several seconds at the joins between the scenes if the following
operations are performed when multiple scenes have been continuously played back using
another unit.
≥ Just how smoothly the scenes will be played back depends on the playback unit.
Depending on the unit used, the images may stop moving and become still for a moment
even when none of the following conditions are applicable.
≥ A continuous recording of motion picture data that exceeds 4 GB may momentarily stop at
every 4 GB of data when played back with another device.
≥ It may not play back smoothly when the editing of scenes was done with the HD Writer AE
3.0, but it will play back smoothly if you set the seamless settings in the HD Writer AE 3.0.
Refer to the operating instructions for the HD Writer AE 3.0.
Principal reasons for not playing back smoothly
≥ When the scenes were recorded on different dates
≥ When scenes lasting under 3 seconds have been recorded
≥ When PRE-REC was used for recording
≥ When deleting scenes
≥ When selected scenes are copied between an SD card and the built-in memory/
HDD
≥ When selected scenes are copied to a disc in a connected DVD burner
≥ When scenes recorded more than 99 scenes on the same date

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 Others

Cautions for use

About this unit Do not spray insecticides or volatile
chemicals onto the unit.
≥ If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals,
The unit and the SD card become warm its body may be marred and the surface
during use. This is not a malfunction. finish may peel off.
≥ Do not leave rubber or plastic products in
Keep this unit as far away as possible contact with the unit for a long time.
from electromagnetic equipment (such
as microwave ovens, TVs, video games When you use the unit in a sandy or
etc.). dusty place such as a beach, do not let
≥ If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, sand or fine dust get into the body and
the pictures and/or sound on this unit may terminals of the unit.
be disrupted by electromagnetic wave Also, keep the unit away from sea water.
radiation. ≥ Sand or dust may damage the unit. (Care
≥ Do not use this unit near cell phones should be taken when inserting and
because doing so may result in noise removing a card.)
adversely affecting the pictures and/or ≥ If sea water splashes onto the unit, wipe
sound. off the water with a well wrung cloth. Then
≥ Recorded data may be damaged, or wipe the unit again with a dry cloth.
pictures may be distorted, by strong When carrying the unit, do not drop or
magnetic fields created by speakers or bump it.
large motors. ≥ A strong impact can break the unit’s
≥ Electromagnetic wave radiation generated casing, causing it to malfunction.
by microprocessors may adversely affect
this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or Cleaning
sound. ≥ Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull
≥ If this unit is adversely affected by the AC cable from the AC outlet, and then
electromagnetic equipment and stops wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth.
functioning properly, turn this unit off and ≥ If the unit is very dirty, dip a cloth in water
remove the battery or disconnect AC and squeeze firmly, and then wipe the unit
adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or with the damp cloth. Next, dry the unit with
reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit a dry cloth.
on. ≥ Use of benzine, paint thinner, alcohol, or
dishwashing liquid may alter the camera
Do not use this unit near radio body or peel the surface finish. Do not use
transmitters or high-voltage lines. these solvents.
≥ If you record near radio transmitters or ≥ When using a chemical dust cloth, follow
high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures the instructions that came with the cloth.
and/or sound may be adversely affected.
Make sure to use the supplied cords and
cables. If you use optional accessories,
use the cords and the cables supplied
with them.
Do not extend the cords and the cables.

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Do not use the unit for surveillance
purposes or other business uses. To physically format the HDD, connect the
≥ This unit was designed for consumer unit via the AC adaptor, select [SETUP] #
intermittent use. It was not intended for [FORMAT MEDIA] # [HDD] from the
continuous use, or for any industrial or menu, and then press and hold the
commercial application resulting in recording start/stop button on the screen
prolonged use. below for about 3 seconds. When the
≥ In certain situations, continuous use could HDD data deletion screen appears, select
cause the unit to overheat and cause a [YES], and then follow the on-screen
malfunction. Such use is strongly instructions.
discouraged.
When you are not going to use the unit
for an extended time
≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or
cabinet, it is recommended that you place
a desiccant (silica gel) in with it. ≥ Please look after the data in your built-in
/ memory or HDD carefully. Panasonic will
When disposing of or giving away this not be held responsible in the unlikely
unit, note that: case that private data is divulged.
≥ Formatting and deletion simply change the
file management information and cannot
be used to completely erase the data in
built-in memory or HDD of this unit. The
data can be recovered using commercially
available software or the like.
≥ We recommend that you physically format
the built-in memory or HDD before
disposing of or giving away this unit.

To physically format the built-in memory,

connect the unit via the AC adaptor, select
[SETUP] # [FORMAT MEDIA] # [Built-
inMemory] from the menu, and then press
and hold the recording start/stop button on
the screen below for about 3 seconds.
When the built-in memory data deletion
screen appears, select [YES], and then
follow the on-screen instructions.

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 Prepare spare batteries when going out
About the battery for recording.
≥ Prepare batteries appropriate to 3 to 4
The battery used in this unit is a
times the period you are planning to
rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is
record for. Cold places such as a ski resort
susceptible to humidity and temperature and
can shorten the period which you can
the effect increases the more the
record for.
temperature rises or falls. In cold areas, the
full charge indication may not appear or the If you drop the battery accidentally,
low battery indication may appear about check to see if the terminals are
5 minutes after starting use. At high damaged.
temperatures, the protection function may ≥ Inserting a battery with damaged terminals
be triggered, making it impossible to use the can damage the unit.
unit.
Do not throw old battery into fire.
Be sure to detach the battery after use. ≥ Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire
≥ If the battery is left attached, a minute may result in an explosion.
amount of current continues to flow even if
the unit is off. Keeping the unit in this state If the operating time is very short even
may result in over discharge of the battery. after the battery has been recharged, the
This may result in you not being able to battery has worn out. Please purchase a
use the battery even after it is charged. new battery.
≥ The battery should be stored in the vinyl
bag so metal does not come into contact About the AC adaptor
with the terminals.
≥ If the temperature of the battery is
≥ The battery should be stored in a cool
extremely high or extremely low, charging
place free from humidity, with as constant
may take time or the battery may not be
temperature as possible. (Recommended
charged.
temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC,
≥ If you use the AC adaptor near a radio,
Recommended humidity: 40%RH to
radio reception may be disturbed. Keep
60%RH)
the AC adaptor 1 m or more away from
≥ Extremely high temperatures or low
the radio.
temperatures will shorten the life of the
≥ When using the AC adaptor, it may
battery.
generate whirring sounds. However, this is
≥ If the battery is kept in high-temperature,
normal.
high-humidity, or oily-smoky places, the
≥ After use, be sure to disconnect the AC
terminals may rust and cause
adaptor. (If it is left connected, a minute
malfunctions.
amount of current is consumed.)
≥ To store the battery for a long period of
≥ Always keep the electrodes of the AC
time, we recommend you charge it once
adaptor and battery clean.
every year and store it again after you
have completely used up the charged
capacity.
≥ Dust and other matter attached to the
battery terminals should be removed.

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 About status indicator during About the SD card
charging
When disposing of or giving away the SD
When the status indicator is flashing at a card, note that:
particularly fast or slow rate, the ≥ Formatting and deletion of this unit or
following should be considered. computer only changes the file
management information and does not
Flashing with approx. 4 second period
completely delete the data in the SD card.
(off for approx. 2 seconds, on for approx.
≥ It is recommended that the SD card is
2 seconds):
physically destroyed or the SD card is
≥ When the battery is over discharged or the
physically formatted using this unit when
temperature of the battery is too high or
disposing of or giving away the SD card.
low. It can be charged, but it may take a
few hours to complete the charging
To physically format the SD card, connect
normally.
the unit via the AC adaptor, select
≥ It will flash in 2 second intervals when
[SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD] # [YES]
normal charging resumes. Even in such
from the menu, and then press and hold
cases, it may start flashing in 4 second
the recording start/stop button on the
intervals until charging is completed
screen below for about 3 seconds. When
depending on the conditions of use.
the SD card data deletion screen appears,
Flashing with approx. 0.5 second period select [YES], and then follow the
(off for approx. 0.25 second, on for on-screen instructions.
approx. 0.25 second):
≥ The battery is not charged. Remove the
battery from the unit, and try charging
again.
≥ Check that the terminals of the unit or
battery are not dirty or covered in a foreign
object, and connect the battery correctly /
once again. If a foreign object or dirt is To physically format the SD card, connect
present, turn off the unit before removing. the unit via the AC adaptor, select
≥ The battery or environment is at an [SETUP] #[FORMAT MEDIA] # [SD
extremely high or low temperature. Wait CARD] from the menu, and then press
until the temperature has returned to an and hold the recording start/stop button on
appropriate level and try charging again. If the screen below for about 3 seconds.
you are still unable to charge, there may When the SD card data deletion screen
be a fault in the unit, battery or AC appears, select [YES], and then follow the
adaptor. on-screen instructions.
Off:
≥ Charging has finished.
≥ If the status indicator stays off despite the
charging being unfinished, there may be a
fault in the unit, battery or AC adaptor.
Refer to page 128 for details on the
battery. ≥ The customer is responsible for the
management of the data in the SD card.

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 LCD monitor About personal information

≥ When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it After you have set up the face recognition
with a soft cloth, such as eye glass function, personal information will be held in
cleaner. this unit and included in recorded images.
≥ Do not touch the LCD monitor with your ≥ When the unit is serviced, or given away/
finger nails, or rub or press with strong disposed of, the personal information
force. should be deleted in the interests of
≥ It may become hard to see or hard to protecting personal information. (l 80)
recognise the touch when the LCD
Indemnity
protection sheet is affixed.
≥ Information, including personal
≥ In a place with drastic temperature
information, may be changed or lost as a
changes, condensation may form on the
result of mistaken operation, static
LCD monitor. Wipe it with a soft cloth,
electricity effects, accident, breakage,
such as eye glass cleaner.
repair or other handling.
≥ When the unit has become very cold, for
It should be noted before use that
example due to storage in a cold area, its
Panasonic does not accept any
LCD monitor will be slightly darker than
responsibility for direct or indirect
usual immediately after the unit is turned
problems which occur as the result of the
on. The normal brightness will be restored
change to or loss of the information
when the unit’s internal temperature rises.
including personal information.
Extremely high precision technology is
employed to produce the LCD Monitor
screen featuring a total of approximately
230,000 dots. The result is more than
99.99% effective dots with a mere 0.01%
of the dots inactive or always lit.
However, this is not a malfunction and
does not affect the recorded picture.

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 About condensation

When condensation forms on the unit, the

lens will cloud up and the unit may not work
properly. Make every effort to ensure that
condensation does not form. If it does form,
take the actions described below.

Causes of condensation
Condensation takes place when the
ambient temperature or humidity is
changed as follows.
≥ When this unit is brought inside from the
cold (e.g. a ski slope) to a warm room.
≥ When this unit is moved from an
air-conditioned car to outside.
≥ When a cold room has been warmed up
quickly.
≥ When cool wind from an air conditioner is
directly blown onto this unit.
≥ After summer afternoon showers of rain.
≥ When this unit is in a very humid place
where the air is thick with steam. (e.g. a
heated swimming pool)
Helpful hint
If, for example, you have used this unit for
recording on a ski slope and are taking it into
a heated room, place the unit inside a plastic
bag, remove as much of the air from inside
the bag as possible, then seal the bag.
Leave the unit for about an hour in the room
so the temperature of the unit is close to the
ambient temperature of the room, then use
it.

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 Others

About copyright
∫ Carefully observe copyright ≥ iMovie and Mac are trademarks of
laws Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.
Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs
≥ Other names of systems and products
or other published or broadcast material
mentioned in these instructions are
for purposes other than your own private
usually the registered trademarks or
use may infringe copyright laws. Even for
trademarks of the manufacturers who
the purpose of private use, recording of
developed the system or product
certain material may be restricted.
concerned.
∫ Licenses This product is licensed under the AVC
≥ SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, patent portfolio license for the personal and
LLC. non-commercial use of a consumer to (i)
≥ “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are encode video in compliance with the AVC
trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode
Sony Corporation. AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer
≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby engaged in a personal and non-commercial
Laboratories. activity and/or was obtained from a video
Dolby and the double-D symbol are provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. license is granted or shall be implied for any
≥ HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High- other use. Additional information may be
Definition Multimedia Interface are obtained from MPEG LA, LLC.
trademarks or registered trademarks of See http://www.mpegla.com.
HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States
and other countries.
≥ HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of
Panasonic Corporation.
≥ x.v.Colour™ is a trademark.
≥ Microsoft®, Windows® and Windows
Vista® are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of 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 Intel Corporation in the United States
and other countries.
≥ AMD Athlon™ is a trademark of Advanced
Micro Devices, Inc.

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 Others

Recording modes/approximate
recordable time
≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated times are the
approximate recordable times for continuous recording.



Recording mode [HA] [HG] [HX] [HE]
Picture size 1920k1080 1920k1080 1920k1080 1920k1080
4 GB 30 min 40 min 1h 1 h 30 min
SD card 16 GB 2h 2 h 40 min 4 h 10 min 6 h 40 min
64 GB 8 h 30 min 11 h 16 h 50 min 27 h 30 min

16 GB 2h 2 h 40 min 4 h 10 min 6 h 40 min

Built-in
memory

120 GB 15 h 50 min 20 h 30 min 31 h 20 min 51 h

HDD
A Image quality prioritised
B Recording time prioritised

Recording mode [iFrame]

Picture size 960k540
4 GB 19 min
SD card 16 GB 1 h 20 min
64 GB 5 h 20 min

Built-in 16 GB 1 h 20 min
memory

120 GB 10 h
HDD

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≥ If recording for long periods, prepare batteries for 3 or 4 times the period you wish to record
for. (l 11, 12)
≥ The default setting is [HG] mode.
≥ Maximum continuously recordable time for one scene: 12 hours
≥ The recording is paused once when the recording time for one scene exceeds 12 hours,
and the recording will automatically resume after a few seconds.
≥ If a recording with a lot movements is recorded, the recording time is reduced.
≥ The recordable time may be reduced if recording of short scene is repeated.
≥ Use time in the row of 4 GB in the table on page 133 as a guideline for the time that can be
copied onto one DVD disc (4.7 GB).

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 Others

Approximate number of recordable

pictures
≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated number is the
approximate number of recordable pictures.
(When [QUALITY] is set to )
2.6 M 0.3M 2.8 M
Picture size
1856k1392 640k480 2064k1376
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
4 GB 2600 30000 2500
SD card 16 GB 10000 122000 10000
64 GB 43000 492000 42000

16 GB 10000 122000 10000

Built-in memory

120 GB 86000 899100 81000

HDD

3M 2.1 M
Picture size
2304k1296 1920k1080
Aspect ratio 16:9
4 GB 2400 3600
SD card 16 GB 10000 14000
64 GB 40000 59000

16 GB 10000 14000
Built-in memory

120 GB 75000 110000

HDD

≥ When [QUALITY] is set to , the numbers of recordable pictures are larger than the
numbers shown in the table above.
≥ The number of recordable pictures depends on whether and are used
together and on the subject being recorded.
≥ Maximum number of recordable pictures that can be displayed is 99999.
If the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99999, the number will not change when the
picture is taken until the number of recordable pictures gets less than 99999.
≥ The memory capacity indicated on the label of an SD card is the total of the capacity for
copyright protection and management and the capacity which can be used on the unit, a
PC etc.

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