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Panasonic HDC-SD80 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic HDC-SD80 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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Before use, please read these instructions completely.
More detailed instructions on the operation of this unit are
contained in "Operating Instructions (PDF format)" in the supplied
CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
Basic Operating Instructions
High Definition Video Camera
Model No.
HDC-SD80
HDC-TM80
HDC-HS80
VQT3J27

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  • Page 1 Basic Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera HDC-SD80 Model No. HDC-TM80 HDC-HS80 Before use, please read these instructions completely. More detailed instructions on the operation of this unit are contained in “Operating Instructions (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER APPROVED POWER CORD. MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT Use only the recommended accessories. THE VENTILATION VENTS. ≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI ≥ DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH optional).

  • Page 3: Cautions For Use

    B). immediately stop operating the unit and Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and consult the Panasonic Customer Care follow the instructions below. Centre on 132600. Illustrations may differ from actual AC Keep this unit as far away as possible mains plug.

  • Page 4: Recording Motion Pictures

    ≥ The illustrations used in these operating content instructions show model Panasonic does not accept any however, parts of the explanation refer to responsibility for damages directly or different models. indirectly due to any type of problems that ≥...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information for Your Safety......2 Accessories..........6 Preparation Power supply..........8 Inserting/removing the battery..... 8 Charging the battery ......9 Charging and recording time..... 10 Recording to a card ........ 12 Cards that you can use with this unit ............ 12 Inserting/removing an SD card..

  • Page 6: Accessories

    Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as of Jan. 2011. These may be subject to change. CD-ROM Battery pack Operating Instructions VW-VBK180 VFF0777 AC adaptor VSK0712 AC cable (GC/GA)

  • Page 7: Optional Accessories

    Optional accessories Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. (GC/GA) Battery charger (VW-BC10E/EB) (GN) Battery charger (VW-BC10GN) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBK180) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBK360) HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30) Video DC light (VW-LDC103E) Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E) Shoe adaptor (VW-SK12E) DVD burner (VW-BN01) (GC/GA)

  • Page 8: Preparation

    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.

  • Page 9: Charging The Battery

    ≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 6, 7). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.

  • Page 10: Charging And Recording Time

    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 [HA], [HG], Supplied battery/ 1 h 55 min...
  • Page 11 ≥ 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.

  • Page 12: Recording To A Card

    ≥ 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.

  • Page 13: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card

    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 25) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.

  • Page 14: Turning The Unit On/Off

    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. Turning the unit on and off with the power button Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit. ...

  • Page 15: Selecting A Mode

    Preparation Selecting a mode Change the mode to recording or playback. Operate the mode switch to change the mode to Motion picture recording mode (l 21) Still picture recording mode (l 21) Playback mode (l 22) (ENG) VQT3J27...

  • Page 16: How To Use The Touch Screen

    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.

  • Page 17: About The Touch Menu

    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.

  • Page 18: Setting Date And Time

    For Australia and New Zealand WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS UNIT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. IF THIS IS NECESSARY, CONTACT THE PANASONIC CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE ON 132600 FOR YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE. VQT3J27 (ENG)

  • Page 19: Basic

    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. Change the mode to Select the menu. (l 24) : [MEDIA SELECT] MENU Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures. A [VIDEO/SD CARD] B [VIDEO/Built-inMemory] ...

  • Page 20: Intelligent Auto Mode

    Basic Intelligent auto mode The 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. VQT3J27 (ENG)

  • Page 21: Recording Motion Pictures

    Basic Recording motion pictures Change the mode to Open the LCD monitor.  Press the recording start/stop button to start recording.  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.

  • Page 22: Motion Picture/Still Picture Playback

    Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback  Change the mode to Touch the play mode select icon A. (l 17) Select the [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. Select the [MEDIA] and [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back. ≥...

  • Page 23: Watching Video/Pictures On Your Tv

    Motion picture playback Still picture playback Playback/Pause Slide show (playback of the still 1/;: 1/;: Rewind playback pictures in numerical order) Fast forward playback start/pause. Stops the playback and shows Plays back the previous picture. ∫: the thumbnails. Plays back the next picture. Stops the playback and shows ∫: the thumbnails.

  • Page 24: Using The Menu Screen

    Basic Using the menu screen ≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on touch menu to display . (l 17) MENU Touch [MENU]. ∫ About guide display After touching , touching the submenus and items will cause function descriptions and settings confirmation messages to appear.

  • Page 25: Zoom In/Out Function

    Basic Zoom in/out function Zoom lever/Zoom button icons T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved. Basic Formatting Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored.

  • Page 26: Others

    ≥ SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com. ≥ “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

  • Page 27: Specifications

    Others Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 3.6 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording; Charging; 4.5 W 7.7 W 4.5 W 7.7 W 5.4 W 7.7 W Signal system: 1080/50i, 540/25p Recording format:...
  • Page 28 Image stabilizer function: Optical (Hybrid optical image stabilizer, active mode, optical image stabilizer lock function) Monitor: 6.7 cm (2.7z) wide LCD monitor (Approx. 230 K dots) Microphone: Stereo (with a zoom microphone) Speaker: 1 round speaker, dynamic type White balance adjustment: Auto tracking white balance system Standard illumination: 1,400 lx...

  • Page 29: Motion Pictures

    Dimensions: 51.5 mm (W)k59 mm (H)k109 mm (D) (excluding projecting parts) 60 mm (W)k64 mm (H)k109 mm (D) (excluding projecting parts) Mass: Approx. 192 [without battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)] Approx. 193 [without battery (supplied)] Approx. 265 [without battery (supplied)] Mass in operation: Approx.

  • Page 30: Still Pictures

    Picture size: [HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE]; 1920k1080/50i [iFrame]; 960k540/25p Audio compression: [AVCHD]; Dolby Digital (2 ch) [iFrame]; AAC (2 ch) ∫ Still pictures Recording media: SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant) SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant) SDXC Memory Card (exFAT system compliant) Refer to page 12 for details on SD cards usable in this unit.

  • Page 31: Reading The Operating Instructions (Pdf Format)

    Instructions (PDF format) Select the desired language Delete the PDF file from the “Program and then click [Operating Files\Panasonic\HDC\” folder. ≥ When the contents in the Program Files Instructions] to install. folder cannot be displayed, click the (Example: When an English language [Show the contents of this folder] to display them.
  • Page 32 Panasonic Corporation Web site: http://panasonic.net VQT3J27 F0111MA0 ( 8600 ) © Panasonic Corporation 2011...

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