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... ONLY IN THE U.S.A. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: HDC-SD40P/HDC-TM40P/HDC-TM41P Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of the FCC Rules. However, there is...
... ONLY IN THE U.S.A. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: HDC-SD40P/HDC-TM40P/HDC-TM41P Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of the FCC Rules. However, there is...
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... for saving to record motion pictures using this unit. (l 109) ∫ Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD cards. 8 VQT3J95 j Turn the unit off (remove the battery) j Insert and remove the USB cable j Expose the unit to vibrations or shock ≥ About disposing of built-in memory [HDC-TM40/HDC-TM41] This unit is suitable for viewing on a large format TV...
... for saving to record motion pictures using this unit. (l 109) ∫ Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD cards. 8 VQT3J95 j Turn the unit off (remove the battery) j Insert and remove the USB cable j Expose the unit to vibrations or shock ≥ About disposing of built-in memory [HDC-TM40/HDC-TM41] This unit is suitable for viewing on a large format TV...
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...a mode 27 Setting date and time 28 Basic Before recording 29 Selecting a media to record [HDC-TM40/HDC-TM41 30 Recording motion pictures 31 Recording still pictures 33 Intelligent Auto Mode 34 Motion picture/Still picture playback 36 Using the menu screen 39 Using the Setup Menu 40 Zoom in/out function 47 Optical image stabilizer function .......... 48 Recording with the video light 48 Recording functions of operation icons 49 Operation icons 49 Recording functions of menus 53 Manual recording 59 White balance 59 Manual shutter speed/ iris adjustment 61 Recording with Manual...
...a mode 27 Setting date and time 28 Basic Before recording 29 Selecting a media to record [HDC-TM40/HDC-TM41 30 Recording motion pictures 31 Recording still pictures 33 Intelligent Auto Mode 34 Motion picture/Still picture playback 36 Using the menu screen 39 Using the Setup Menu 40 Zoom in/out function 47 Optical image stabilizer function .......... 48 Recording with the video light 48 Recording functions of operation icons 49 Operation icons 49 Recording functions of menus 53 Manual recording 59 White balance 59 Manual shutter speed/ iris adjustment 61 Recording with Manual...
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... a PC 86 End User License Agreement 88 Operating environment 89 Installation 92 Connecting to a PC 94 About the PC display 96 Starting HD Writer LE 1.0 97 Reading the operating instructions of the software applications 97 If using Mac 98 Others Indications 99 Messages 101 About recovery 102 Troubleshooting 103 Cautions for use 108 About copyright 113 Recording modes/approximate recordable time 114 Approximate number of recordable pictures 115 Specifications 116 Optional accessories 120...
... a PC 86 End User License Agreement 88 Operating environment 89 Installation 92 Connecting to a PC 94 About the PC display 96 Starting HD Writer LE 1.0 97 Reading the operating instructions of the software applications 97 If using Mac 98 Others Indications 99 Messages 101 About recovery 102 Troubleshooting 103 Cautions for use 108 About copyright 113 Recording modes/approximate recordable time 114 Approximate number of recordable pictures 115 Specifications 116 Optional accessories 120...
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... pictures or still pictures. 1 Change the mode to complete the settings. 30 VQT3J95 Basic Selecting a media to record [HDC-TM40/HDC-TM41] The card and built-in yellow. ≥ Select and press the ENTER button to return to the previous screen. 4 Press the MENU button to . 2 Select the menu. (l 39) : [MEDIA SELECT] 3 Select the media for recording the motion pictures and the media for recording the still pictures using...
... pictures or still pictures. 1 Change the mode to complete the settings. 30 VQT3J95 Basic Selecting a media to record [HDC-TM40/HDC-TM41] The card and built-in yellow. ≥ Select and press the ENTER button to return to the previous screen. 4 Press the MENU button to . 2 Select the menu. (l 39) : [MEDIA SELECT] 3 Select the media for recording the motion pictures and the media for recording the still pictures using...
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... 35 VQT3J95 Record pictures in the Manual Focus Mode. (l 62) j Recording distant and close-up objects at the same time j Recording a subject behind a dirty or dusty window j Recording a subject that is not functioning normally, adjust the white balance manually. (l 59) 2 000K 8) Auto focus The unit focuses automatically. 9) 1 000K ≥ Auto focus does not work correctly in the following situations. ∫ Intelligent Auto Mode When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the Auto White Balance and Auto Focus operate and automatically adjust the color balance and focusing. Depending...
... 35 VQT3J95 Record pictures in the Manual Focus Mode. (l 62) j Recording distant and close-up objects at the same time j Recording a subject behind a dirty or dusty window j Recording a subject that is not functioning normally, adjust the white balance manually. (l 59) 2 000K 8) Auto focus The unit focuses automatically. 9) 1 000K ≥ Auto focus does not work correctly in the following situations. ∫ Intelligent Auto Mode When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the Auto White Balance and Auto Focus operate and automatically adjust the color balance and focusing. Depending...
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... recordable time with the battery will be shorter. [LCD SET] It adjusts brightness and color density on the LCD monitor. ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. 1 Select [LCD SET] and press the ENTER button. 2 Select the item using 3/4, and press the ENTER button to set. [BRIGHTNESS]: Brightness of the LCD monitor [COLOR]: Color level of the LCD monitor 3 Press 2/1 to adjust, and press the ENTER button. ≥ Press the MENU button...
... recordable time with the battery will be shorter. [LCD SET] It adjusts brightness and color density on the LCD monitor. ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. 1 Select [LCD SET] and press the ENTER button. 2 Select the item using 3/4, and press the ENTER button to set. [BRIGHTNESS]: Brightness of the LCD monitor [COLOR]: Color level of the LCD monitor 3 Press 2/1 to adjust, and press the ENTER button. ≥ Press the MENU button...
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...can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 59) : [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [ON] ≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/30 or more depending on the surrounding brightness. ≥ When the shutter speed becomes 1/30, the screen ...Switch to Manual Mode. (l 59) : [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND CUT] # [ON] ≥ This function's default setting is [OFF]. ≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, [WIND CUT] is set to [OFF], and the setting cannot be changed. ≥ You may not see the full effect depending on the recording ...
...can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 59) : [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [ON] ≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/30 or more depending on the surrounding brightness. ≥ When the shutter speed becomes 1/30, the screen ...Switch to Manual Mode. (l 59) : [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND CUT] # [ON] ≥ This function's default setting is [OFF]. ≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, [WIND CUT] is set to [OFF], and the setting cannot be changed. ≥ You may not see the full effect depending on the recording ...
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... Intelligent Auto Mode, the setting is fixed to [AUTO] and cannot be adjusted. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 59) 1 Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting [AUTO]: [SETr ]: [SET]: AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically. Still pictures are recorded in microphones. ≥ You cannot record with the audio completely muted. [QUALITY] Selecting the picture quality. : [PICTURE] # [QUALITY] # desired setting : Still pictures with a high picture quality are not red. (Otherwise, the sound...
... Intelligent Auto Mode, the setting is fixed to [AUTO] and cannot be adjusted. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 59) 1 Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting [AUTO]: [SETr ]: [SET]: AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically. Still pictures are recorded in microphones. ≥ You cannot record with the audio completely muted. [QUALITY] Selecting the picture quality. : [PICTURE] # [QUALITY] # desired setting : Still pictures with a high picture quality are not red. (Otherwise, the sound...
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... change the mode j If you turn the unit off j If you start recording motion picture [SHTR SOUND] You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures. : [PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] # desired setting [OFF]: : : Cancel the setting. [SELF TIMER] This is canceled in the following cases. To stop the timer midway through Press the MENU button. ≥ Setting the self-timer to [2 SECONDS] is a good way to prevent image shake when the button is pressed while using the timer. : [PICTURE] # [SELF TIMER...
... change the mode j If you turn the unit off j If you start recording motion picture [SHTR SOUND] You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures. : [PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] # desired setting [OFF]: : : Cancel the setting. [SELF TIMER] This is canceled in the following cases. To stop the timer midway through Press the MENU button. ≥ Setting the self-timer to [2 SECONDS] is a good way to prevent image shake when the button is pressed while using the timer. : [PICTURE] # [SELF TIMER...
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... about Panasonic TVs with an SD card slot for the TV. 76 VQT3J95 ∫ To watch images on a regular TV (4:3) or when both sides of the images do not appear on the screen Change the menu setting to display the images correctly. (Check the TV setting.) : [SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [4:3] Example of the TV for details.) Refer to play back, please read the operating instructions for playing...
... about Panasonic TVs with an SD card slot for the TV. 76 VQT3J95 ∫ To watch images on a regular TV (4:3) or when both sides of the images do not appear on the screen Change the menu setting to display the images correctly. (Check the TV setting.) : [SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [4:3] Example of the TV for details.) Refer to play back, please read the operating instructions for playing...
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... the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method [1080i] or [480p] 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. : [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 : [SETUP...
... the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method [1080i] or [480p] 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. : [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 : [SETUP...
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... operations Turning the unit off: If you connect with a HDMI mini cable and then turn off the power, this unit's screen. 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 ≥ To change the media for playback and [VIDEO/PICTURE], change the play mode selection using are available by pressing the color buttons on the TV automatically switches...
... operations Turning the unit off: If you connect with a HDMI mini cable and then turn off the power, this unit's screen. 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 ≥ To change the media for playback and [VIDEO/PICTURE], change the play mode selection using are available by pressing the color buttons on the TV automatically switches...
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...-screen TV, the images may be stretched vertically. A AV multi cable (supplied) 1 Connect 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 41) If the dubbed images are played back on this unit to a video device and then change the mode to . ≥ If the unit is connected. ≥ See the operating instructions...
...-screen TV, the images may be stretched vertically. A AV multi cable (supplied) 1 Connect 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 41) If the dubbed images are played back on this unit to a video device and then change the mode to . ≥ If the unit is connected. ≥ See the operating instructions...
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... battery capacity indication is not displayed properly. This unit does not stay on . Restart the unit by yourself. Problem Remaining battery indication is an approximation. This unit cannot be turned off when you are not using the VIERA Link, set [VIERA Link] to ensure it again. ≥ [DISPLAY] of the [SETUP] is at work. Power Check points ≥ Charge the battery again to [OFF]. (l 78) ≥ Remove...
... battery capacity indication is not displayed properly. This unit does not stay on . Restart the unit by yourself. Problem Remaining battery indication is an approximation. This unit cannot be turned off when you are not using the VIERA Link, set [VIERA Link] to ensure it again. ≥ [DISPLAY] of the [SETUP] is at work. Power Check points ≥ Charge the battery again to [OFF]. (l 78) ≥ Remove...
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... message may also be displayed when recording in a very dark location. ≥ In a place with the (Indoor mode 2), set it to (Manual adjustment mode). (l 59) ≥ Color or brightness of the image changes, or you cannot record clearly with multiple light sources, such as a gymnasium or a hall, set the shutter speed to 1/60 in a place such as cannot be used for the image sensor. The LCD monitor flickers indoors. Problem The...
... message may also be displayed when recording in a very dark location. ≥ In a place with the (Indoor mode 2), set it to (Manual adjustment mode). (l 59) ≥ Color or brightness of the image changes, or you cannot record clearly with multiple light sources, such as a gymnasium or a hall, set the shutter speed to 1/60 in a place such as cannot be used for the image sensor. The LCD monitor flickers indoors. Problem The...
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... using the TV remote control. ≥ Check the VIERA Link setting on the cable connecting to the operating instructions of SD card (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/ SDXC Memory Card) that you inserted. Also, audio is not output from the TV during recording or when PRE-REC is erased and cannot be deleted. Refer to the operating instructions of the device for the connection. ≥ Change the [TV ASPECT] setting to erase the data...
... using the TV remote control. ≥ Check the VIERA Link setting on the cable connecting to the operating instructions of SD card (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/ SDXC Memory Card) that you inserted. Also, audio is not output from the TV during recording or when PRE-REC is erased and cannot be deleted. Refer to the operating instructions of the device for the connection. ≥ Change the [TV ASPECT] setting to erase the data...
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... A Favors image quality B Favors recording time Recording mode Picture size 4 GB SD card 16 GB 64 GB 2h [iFrame] 960k540 19 min 1 h 20 min 5 h 20 min 2 h 40 min 4 h 10 min Built-in memory 16 GB 1 h 20 min ≥ If recording for long periods, prepare batteries for 3 or 4 times the period you wish to record for. (l 22) ≥ The default setting is [HG] Mode. ≥ Maximum continuously recordable time for...
... A Favors image quality B Favors recording time Recording mode Picture size 4 GB SD card 16 GB 64 GB 2h [iFrame] 960k540 19 min 1 h 20 min 5 h 20 min 2 h 40 min 4 h 10 min Built-in memory 16 GB 1 h 20 min ≥ If recording for long periods, prepare batteries for 3 or 4 times the period you wish to record for. (l 22) ≥ The default setting is [HG] Mode. ≥ Maximum continuously recordable time for...
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... the approximate number of recordable pictures. (When [QUALITY] is set to ) Picture size Aspect ratio 4 GB SD card 16 GB 64 GB 2.1 M 1920k1080 16:9 3600 14000 59000 16 GB 14000 Built-in memory ≥ When [QUALITY] is set to , the numbers of recordable pictures are larger than the numbers shown in the table above. ≥ The number of the capacity for copyright protection and management...
... the approximate number of recordable pictures. (When [QUALITY] is set to ) Picture size Aspect ratio 4 GB SD card 16 GB 64 GB 2.1 M 1920k1080 16:9 3600 14000 59000 16 GB 14000 Built-in memory ≥ When [QUALITY] is set to , the numbers of recordable pictures are larger than the numbers shown in the table above. ≥ The number of the capacity for copyright protection and management...
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... Approximate number of recordable pictures 115 Auto focus 35 Auto Ground-Directional Standby (AGS 55 Auto slow shutter 56 Automatic face framing 55 Automatic white balance 35 AV multi connector 17, 74, 85 AV multi connector output 77 AVCHD 8 ∫B Backlight compensation 50 Battery 20, 109 Battery capacity indication 23 Built-in memory 8 ∫C Card 24 Card status 45 Changing the display style 41 Charging time 22 Cleaning 108 Color night rec function...
... Approximate number of recordable pictures 115 Auto focus 35 Auto Ground-Directional Standby (AGS 55 Auto slow shutter 56 Automatic face framing 55 Automatic white balance 35 AV multi connector 17, 74, 85 AV multi connector output 77 AVCHD 8 ∫B Backlight compensation 50 Battery 20, 109 Battery capacity indication 23 Built-in memory 8 ∫C Card 24 Card status 45 Changing the display style 41 Charging time 22 Cleaning 108 Color night rec function...
