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Panasonic HDC-TM80K User Manual

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Owners Manual
High Definition Video Camera
Model No.HDC-SD80P/PC
HDC-TM80P/PC
HDC-HS80P/PC
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
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HDC-SD80_TM80_HS80-P-VQT3J15_mst.book 1 ページ 2011年1月5日 水曜日 午後2時51

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Panasonic HDC-TM80K Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPanasonic
ModelHDC-TM80K
CategoryCamcorder
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Owner's Manual

High Definition Video Camera

Manual for Panasonic High Definition Video Camera models HDC-SD80/TM80/HS80.

Things You Should Know

Safety Precautions

Essential safety instructions including warnings and cautions for product use and handling.

Regulatory Information

FCC Compliance

Details on FCC regulations, notes, cautions, and declaration of conformity for the device.

Canadian Compliance

Statement regarding compliance with Canadian ICES-003 standards.

Power Supply and Battery

AC Adaptor

Information on AC adaptor operation, voltage compatibility, and connection.

Battery Precautions

Safety warnings and cautions regarding battery handling, charging, and disposal.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Precautions for Use and Location

General Precautions

General safety guidelines for camera use, including environmental hazards and handling.

Care Instructions

Guidelines for cleaning the camera body, protecting the lens, and maintaining the finish.

Recording Formats

AVCHD and iFrame Formats

Description of AVCHD and iFrame recording formats and their characteristics.

Recorded Content Indemnity

Disclaimer regarding responsibility for loss of recorded or edited content.

Handling Built-in Memory and HDD

Instructions for handling built-in memory and HDD, including data backup.

Media Handling and Usage

SD Memory Cards

Information on SD memory cards, including compatibility and usage guidelines.

Manual Structure Explanation

Explanation of how to use the owner's manual, including reference conventions.

Quick Guide

Inserting the battery

Step-by-step guide for inserting the battery into the unit.

Charging the battery

Instructions for connecting the AC adaptor and charging the battery.

Inserting/removing an SD card

Guide on how to insert and remove an SD card from the unit.

Unit Power Management

Power Button Operation

Instructions for turning the unit on and off using the power button.

LCD Monitor Operation

Instructions for turning the unit on and off by opening/closing the LCD monitor.

Touch Menu

Language selection

Procedure for selecting the desired language for the unit's interface.

Selecting a media to record

Guide on selecting the recording media (SD card, built-in memory, HDD).

Recording motion pictures

Steps for recording motion pictures using the camera.

Recording still pictures

Steps for capturing still pictures with the camera.

Motion picture/Still picture playback

Change the thumbnail display

How to change the thumbnail display layout during playback.

Parts Identification and Handling

Main Camera Body Components

Identification of primary external components on the camera body.

Top and Rear Controls

Identification of controls and indicators on the top and rear of the unit.

Bottom and Side Features

Identification of features on the bottom and sides, including ports and receptacles.

Front and Side Controls (Model Specific)

Identification of specific controls and terminals for different models.

Power supply

Inserting/removing the battery

Instructions for safely inserting and removing the battery pack.

Charging the battery

Connecting to the AC outlet

Guidance on connecting the unit to an AC outlet for power or charging.

Charging and recording time

Battery Capacity Indication

Explanation of how battery capacity is displayed and its limitations.

Recording to a card

Cards that you can use with this unit

Information on compatible SD card types, classes, and capacities.

Inserting/removing an SD card

Unit Power Management

Power Button Operation

How to turn the unit on/off using the power button.

LCD Monitor Operation

How to turn the unit on/off by operating the LCD monitor.

Selecting a mode

How to use the touch screen

Touch Operation

Basic technique for interacting with the touch screen by tapping.

Slide while touching

Technique for touch screen interaction involving sliding a finger.

About the operation icons

About the Touch Menu

Setting date and time

Before recording

Basic camera positioning

Guidelines for holding the camera correctly for stable recording.

Basic motion picture recording

Tips for steady motion picture recording and effective zoom use.

Recording Yourself

Instructions for rotating the LCD to record yourself.

Selecting a media to record

Recording motion pictures

Screen indications in the Motion Picture Recording Mode

Explanation of the display indicators during motion picture recording.

Recording Motion Pictures

Recording Formats: AVCHD and iFrame

Details on AVCHD and iFrame formats, including compatibility.

Motion Picture Compatibility

Information on compatibility of recorded motion pictures with other devices.

Recording still pictures

Focus indication

Explanation of focus indicators and their meanings.

Recording Still Pictures

Screen Indications in Still Picture Recording

Explanation of indicators displayed during still picture recording.

Focus Indication and Area

Details on focus indication status and focusing area display conditions.

Simultaneous Recording

How to record still pictures while recording motion pictures.

Intelligent Auto Mode

Intelligent Auto Mode

Automatic White Balance

Explanation of automatic white balance functions and manual adjustment.

Auto Focus

Information on the auto focus function and situations where it may not work.

Motion picture/Still picture playback

Change the thumbnail display

How to change the thumbnail display layout during playback.

Motion picture/Still picture playback

Playback Operation Icons

Explanation of the icons used for controlling playback operations.

Playback Functions

Speaker Volume Adjustment

How to adjust the speaker volume during motion picture playback.

Media Compatibility

Information on motion picture and still picture file format compatibility.

Using the menu screen

About guide display

Explanation of the guide display feature within the menu system.

Using the Setup Menu

Setting World Time

Procedure for setting the unit's clock to home and travel destinations.

Using the Setup Menu

Date/Time and Format Settings

Options for changing date/time display modes and date formats.

Display Settings

Settings for controlling the display of zoom and external information.

Power Saving and Quick Start

Economy Mode

Setting for automatic power off to save battery life.

Quick Power On

Function to quickly power on the unit to recording pause.

Quick Start

Feature to enable rapid startup from standby mode.

Power Saving and Quick Start

Alert Sound

Settings for alert sounds indicating operations or errors.

Power LCD Settings

Settings for Power LCD brightness and color adjustment.

LCD Set Adjustments

Adjusting the brightness and color density of the LCD monitor.

Output Settings

Configuring video output via AV Multi and HDMI connectors.

VIERA Link and TV Aspect

Initial Set and Number Reset

Format Card

Format Media

Card Status

System Settings and Calibration

Media Status and Calibration

Checking media status and performing touch screen calibration.

Demonstration Modes

Activating unit and image stabilizer demonstration modes.

Language Selection

Selecting the display language for the unit's screens.

Zoom in/out function

Extra Optical Zoom

Explanation of the extra optical zoom feature and its mechanism.

Image Stabilizer Function

Changing Image Stabilizer Mode

How to change the image stabilizer mode for different recording scenarios.

Recording with the Touch function

Touch function icons

Overview of icons available for touch screen functions like zoom and tracking.

Touch Zoom Operation

How to perform zoom operations using the touch screen zoom bar.

AF/AE tracking

About target frame

Explanation of the target frame used for AF/AE tracking.

Optical Image Stabilizer Lock

Touch Shutter

Recording functions of operation icons

Operation Icons Table

List and description of available operation icons for recording effects.

Recording Functions of Operation Icons

Fade Effect

Using fade-in and fade-out effects for video recording.

Intelligent Contrast Control

Adjusting contrast for better shadow and highlight detail.

PRE-REC Function

Function to record video starting a few seconds before the record button is pressed.

Recording Functions of Operation Icons

Smile Shot Function

Automatically records a still picture when a smiling face is detected.

Recording Functions of Operation Icons

Video Light

Using the video light for illumination during dark scene recording.

Photo Light

Using the photo light for illumination when taking pictures in dark places.

Photo Light Brightness Adjustment

Adjusting the brightness level of the photo light.

Recording Functions of Operation Icons

Image Quality Adjustments

Features like Red-Eye Reduction, Self-Timer, Intelligent Exposure, and Soft Skin Mode.

Recording Functions of Operation Icons

Tele Macro Function

Achieving impressive close-up shots with background shading.

Guideline Display

Displaying guidelines to help level the image and estimate composition.

Color Night Rec Function

Recording color images in very low light situations.

Recording functions of menus

Scene Mode Settings

Automatically setting optimum shutter speeds and apertures for different scenes.

Recording Functions of Menus

Zoom Mode Settings

Setting the maximum zoom ratio for motion picture recording.

Recording Mode Settings (AVCHD/iFrame)

Switching the quality and recording format for motion pictures.

Relay REC Function

Face Recognition Function

Registering a Face

Procedure for registering faces for recognition, including name entry.

Entering Text for Names

Guide to entering names using the on-screen keyboard.

Face Recognition Function

Changing Registered Person Information

Editing registered face shots, names, priority, and focus icons.

Canceling Registered Person

Steps to cancel a registered person's face recognition data.

Face Recognition Function

Name Display

Displaying the name of a recognized person during recording.

Prioritized Face Framing

Framing faces for prioritized focus and brightness adjustment.

AGS Function

Automatic Gain Stabilization function to prevent tilting issues.

Auto Slow Shutter Function

Digital Cinema Color

Shooting Guide

Wind Noise Canceler

Zoom Microphone Function

Mic Level Adjustment

Picture Adjustments

Sharpness, Color, Exposure, WB

Adjusting picture parameters like sharpness, color, exposure, and white balance.

Picture Size and Zoom Ratio

Picture Size in Motion Picture Recording Mode

Setting the picture size for motion picture recording.

Picture Quality Settings

Hi-Speed Burst Recording

AF Assist Lamp

Function of the AF assist lamp for focusing in low light.

Shutter Sound Settings

Options for enabling or adjusting shutter sounds.

Manual recording

Manual Icons Overview

Overview of icons for manual focus, white balance, shutter speed, and iris adjustment.

White balance adjustment

Manual White Balance Setting

Procedure for manually setting the white balance for accurate colors.

Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment

Manual focus adjustment

Playback Operations

Motion Picture Playback using Operation Icon

Using operation icons to control motion picture playback like fast forward/rewind.

Playback Operations

Creating Still Picture from Motion Picture

Saving a single frame from a motion picture as a still picture.

Highlight & Time frame index

Repeat playback

Resuming the previous playback

Zooming in on a still picture during playback (Playback zoom)

Various playback functions

Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date

How to play back recorded scenes and pictures organized by date.

Highlight Playback

Scene setting

Selecting scenes or dates for highlight playback.

Highlight Playback

Priority setting

Setting priority for faces during highlight playback.

Playback time setting

Setting the duration for highlight playback.

Effect setting

Applying effects like fade, slow-motion, or digest to playback.

Highlight Playback

Music setting

Selecting music to accompany the highlight playback.

Changing playback settings and playing back slideshow

Adjusting playback settings and viewing slideshows.

Highlight Playback

Slide Show Interval and Music Testing

Setting slide show intervals and testing music playback.

Deleting scenes/still pictures

Deleting while playing back

How to delete scenes or still pictures currently being played back.

Deleting from thumbnail display

How to delete scenes or still pictures from the thumbnail view.

Dividing a scene (AVCHD)

To delete all divided points

Procedure to delete all points used for dividing scenes.

Dividing a scene to partially delete (iFrame)

Deleting personal information

Protecting scenes/still pictures

DPOF setting

Relay scene combining [HDC-TM80]

Relay scene combining [HDC-TM80]

To cancel relay information

Procedure to cancel relay information and its implications.

Watching Video/Pictures on your TV

Connecting this unit to a TV

Instructions for connecting the camcorder to a TV using various cables.

Watching Video/Pictures on your TV

Select the video input on the TV

How to select the correct input channel on the TV for viewing.

Change the mode to play back

Switching the unit's mode to playback for TV output.

Watching Images on Regular or Wide-Screen TV

Displaying On-Screen Information

Connecting with a HDMI mini cable

Connecting with the AV multi cable

Changing the component output setting

Configuring component output settings for the AV multi connection.

Playback using VIERA Link™

Connecting to a VIERA Link Compatible TV

Steps to connect the unit to a VIERA Link compatible TV.

Playback using VIERA Link™

Operate with TV Remote Control

Using the TV remote control to operate the camcorder.

Other Linked Operations

Additional linked operations like automatic input switching.

Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory/HDD [HDC-TM80/HDC-HS80]

Check the used space of the copy destination

How to check available space on SD card, built-in memory, or HDD.

Copying Process

Steps for copying data between storage media.

Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory/HDD

Copying Steps

Detailed steps for selecting and copying scenes/pictures.

Copying Time Estimation

Estimates for copying time based on data size and conditions.

Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play back a disc

About discs that can be used for copying

Information on compatible disc types for copying and playback.

Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play back a disc

Connection Steps

Step-by-step guide for connecting the unit and DVD burner.

Terminating DVD Burner Connection

Procedure for safely disconnecting the DVD burner.

Copying to discs

About recording formats when copying motion pictures

Details on recording formats and their impact on copying quality.

Copying to discs

Approximate time for copying to a disc

Estimates for copying time to discs based on disc type and format.

Playing back the copied disc

Managing the copied disc

Formatting discs

Instructions for formatting DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, and +RW discs.

Auto protect

Enabling automatic write protection for copied discs.

Displaying disc information

Viewing information about the recorded disc, such as finalization status.

Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video, etc.

Check before dubbing

Checklist for equipment and compatibility before starting dubbing.

Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video, etc.

Dubbing using SD card slot

Instructions for dubbing content using an SD card.

Dubbing using USB terminal

Instructions for dubbing content using a USB cable connection.

Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video, etc.

Dubbing through operations on the Blu-ray disc recorder

Performing dubbing operations directly from the disc recorder.

About the screen indication of the unit

Understanding screen indicators during dubbing operations.

Dubbing in standard picture quality

What you can do with a PC

HD Writer AE 3.0 Software

Overview of the HD Writer AE 3.0 software for PC data management.

Smart Wizard

Information on the Smart Wizard feature for PC connection.

Copying Data to PC and Disc

Capabilities for copying data to PC or discs using the software.

What you can do with a PC

PC Playback and Software Usage

Playing back data on PC and using the Conversion Assist Function.

Important Notices for PC Usage

Key notices regarding PC connection, media compatibility, and data safety.

End User License Agreement

Operating environment

PC Requirements for HD Writer AE 3.0

System requirements for installing and running HD Writer AE 3.0 software.

Operating Environment

PC Display and Storage Requirements

Requirements for PC display resolution, video memory, and disk space.

Software Requirements and Notes

Notes on software compatibility, installation, and system requirements.

Operating Environment for Card Reader Function

Installation

Software Installation Steps

Step-by-step guide for installing the software on a PC.

Installation

Uninstalling HD Writer AE 3.0

Procedure for uninstalling the HD Writer AE 3.0 software.

Connecting to a PC

PC Connection Steps

Steps for connecting the camcorder to a PC via USB cable.

Connecting to a PC

Safe USB Cable Disconnection

Procedure for safely disconnecting the USB cable from the PC.

Charging Battery via Different Devices

How to charge the battery by connecting to PCs or other devices.

About the PC display

Copying Still Pictures to PC

Steps for copying still pictures from the camcorder to a PC.

Starting HD Writer AE 3.0

Reading Software Operating Instructions

If using Mac

Mac Operating Environment

System requirements for using the camcorder with a Mac.

Copying Still Pictures on Mac

Instructions for copying still pictures from the camcorder to a Mac.

Indications

Recording Indications

Explanation of indicators shown during recording modes.

Indications

Operation Icon Indications

Explanation of icons related to operation controls.

Indications

Playback Indications

Explanation of indicators shown during playback.

Connection Indications

Indicators related to connections with other devices.

Confirmatory Indications

Indications that confirm certain states or actions.

Messages

About recovery

Troubleshooting: Power Issues

Troubleshooting: Indication Issues

Troubleshooting: Recording Issues

Troubleshooting: Playback Issues

Troubleshooting: With Other Products

Troubleshooting: PC Connection Issues

Troubleshooting: Other Issues

Troubleshooting: AVCHD Playback Issues

Cautions for use

About this unit

General cautions regarding electromagnetic interference and unit warmth.

Cleaning Precautions

Guidelines for safely cleaning the unit and avoiding damage.

Usage Restrictions

Disposal and Formatting

About the battery

Battery Care and Storage

Recommendations for battery care, storage, and handling.

Battery Replacement and Safety

Safety advice on battery replacement, disposal, and potential hazards.

About the AC adaptor

Status Indicator During Charging

About the SD card

SD Card Disposal and Formatting

Guidelines for physically formatting or destroying SD cards.

LCD monitor

LCD Monitor Care

Instructions for cleaning and maintaining the LCD monitor screen.

About personal information

About condensation

Causes and Prevention of Condensation

Explanation of condensation causes and how to prevent it.

About copyright

Copyright Laws and Licenses

Information on copyright laws and software licenses.

Recording modes/approximate recordable time

Approximate number of recordable pictures

Specifications

Power Source and Consumption

Details on power requirements and consumption levels.

Signal System and Recording Format

Information on video signal systems and supported recording formats.

Image Sensor and Lens

Specifications for the image sensor and lens.

Zoom and Image Stabilizer Functions

Technical details on zoom capabilities and image stabilizer functions.

Specifications

Monitor, Microphone, and Speaker

Specifications for the monitor, microphone, and speaker.

White Balance, Illumination, and Output Levels

Details on white balance, illumination requirements, and output levels.

USB and Photo Light

Specifications for USB interface and photo light range.

Specifications

Dimensions and Mass

Physical dimensions and weight of the camcorder.

Operating Temperature and Humidity

Recommended operating temperature and humidity ranges.

Motion pictures

Recording Media and Compression

Details on media compatibility and compression standards.

Recording Mode, Transfer Rate, Picture Size, and Audio

Specs for recording modes, transfer rates, picture sizes, and audio formats.

Still pictures

Recording Media and Compression

Details on media compatibility and compression standards for still pictures.

Picture Size and AC Adapter Specs

Picture sizes and AC adapter specifications.

Optional accessories

Optional accessories

Memory Cards and DVD Burner

List of optional memory cards and DVD burners.

Accessory Order Form

Limited Warranty (USA and Puerto Rico)

Warranty Coverage Details

Details on what the limited warranty covers for USA and Puerto Rico customers.

Service and Exclusions

Information on service options and limitations of the warranty.

Limited Warranty (USA and Puerto Rico)

Warranty Limitations and Exclusions

Further details on warranty limitations, exclusions, and legal rights.

Customer Services Directory

Contact information for product support, service, and literature.

Accessory Purchases

Information on purchasing accessories and parts.

Warranty (For Canadian Customers)

Warranty Coverage Details

Details on what the limited warranty covers for Canadian customers.

Limitations and Exclusions

Specific limitations and exclusions of the Canadian warranty.

Warranty Service

Contact information for warranty service in Canada.

Spanish Quick Use Guide

Battery Insertion and Charging

Quick guide steps for inserting and charging the battery in Spanish.

SD Card Insertion/Removal

Quick guide steps for inserting and removing the SD card in Spanish.

Powering the Unit On/Off

Mode Selection

How to select recording or playback modes.

Touch Screen Operation

Basic touch screen gestures for operating the unit.

Touch Menu and Language

Media Selection for Recording

Recording Movies

Movie/Photo Playback

Playback Operation Icons

Explanation of icons for controlling movie and photo playback.

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