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Owner's Manual High Definition Video Camera Model No.HDC-SD40P/PC HDC-TM40P/PC HDC-TM41P/PC Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT3J95
Owner's Manual High Definition Video Camera Model No.HDC-SD40P/PC HDC-TM40P/PC HDC-TM41P/PC Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT3J95
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...IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you for choosing Panasonic! Things You Should Know Thank you and your family years of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Please take time ...to retain this manual as your camera. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. You have purchased one of enjoyment. Model No. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC...
...IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you for choosing Panasonic! Things You Should Know Thank you and your family years of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Please take time ...to retain this manual as your camera. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. You have purchased one of enjoyment. Model No. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC...
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...as the "SD card". ≥ Functions that can be used for motion picture recording/motion picture playback are indicated by in this owner's manual. ≥ Functions that can be slightly different from the original. ≥ The illustrations used in this owner...; Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow, for example: l 00 This owner's manual is designed for still picture recording/still picture playback are indicated by in this owner's manual show model , however, parts of purchase. 9 VQT3J95 Pictures may be available depending on the region of the explanation refer ...
...as the "SD card". ≥ Functions that can be used for motion picture recording/motion picture playback are indicated by in this owner's manual. ≥ Functions that can be slightly different from the original. ≥ The illustrations used in this owner...; Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow, for example: l 00 This owner's manual is designed for still picture recording/still picture playback are indicated by in this owner's manual show model , however, parts of purchase. 9 VQT3J95 Pictures may be available depending on the region of the explanation refer ...
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...the LCD monitor 26 Selecting 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...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 focus 62 Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations 63 Motion picture playback using operation icon 63 ...
...the LCD monitor 26 Selecting 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...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 focus 62 Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations 63 Motion picture playback using operation icon 63 ...
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... to turn on the unit. ∫ Selecting a mode Operate the mode switch to change the mode to operate the menu screen. ≥ In this owner's manual, the cursor button is denoted as shown below or as 3/4/2/1. ∫ Turning the unit on/off Turning the unit on and off with the LCD...
... to turn on the unit. ∫ Selecting a mode Operate the mode switch to change the mode to operate the menu screen. ≥ In this owner's manual, the cursor button is denoted as shown below or as 3/4/2/1. ∫ Turning the unit on/off Turning the unit on and off with the LCD...
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Preparation Parts identification and handling 1 2 34 5 AV MULTI 7 89 6 10 11 12 1 Power button [ ] (l 26) 2 Delete/Video light button [ /LIGHT] (l 48, 69) 3 Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (l 34, 59) 4 Optical image stabilizer button [ O.I.S.] (l 48) 5 Recording start/stop button (l 31) 6 Battery holder (l 20) 7 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 74, 78) 8 USB terminal [ ] (l 82, 94...
Preparation Parts identification and handling 1 2 34 5 AV MULTI 7 89 6 10 11 12 1 Power button [ ] (l 26) 2 Delete/Video light button [ /LIGHT] (l 48, 69) 3 Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (l 34, 59) 4 Optical image stabilizer button [ O.I.S.] (l 48) 5 Recording start/stop button (l 31) 6 Battery holder (l 20) 7 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 74, 78) 8 USB terminal [ ] (l 82, 94...
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Example: For pressing the (down) button or Press 4 22 Enter button [ENTER] (l 36, 39, 49) However, this owner's manual, the cursor button is denoted as shown below or as 3/4/2/1. 19 20 21 22 18 VQT3J95 19 Menu button [MENU] (l 39) 20 LCD monitor (l 29) ...
Example: For pressing the (down) button or Press 4 22 Enter button [ENTER] (l 36, 39, 49) However, this owner's manual, the cursor button is denoted as shown below or as 3/4/2/1. 19 20 21 22 18 VQT3J95 19 Menu button [MENU] (l 39) 20 LCD monitor (l 29) ...
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... condition) are detected and focused automatically, and the brightness is adjusted so it is recorded clearly. Intelligent auto/Manual button Press this button to switch Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode. ≥ Please refer to center of a certain size or at certain angles or when digital zoom is...the recording conditions, such as when they are of the screen will be very bright. Very bright object is adjusted automatically for details about Manual Mode. In the Portrait mode, a subject that is used. 34 VQT3J95 The whole landscape will be recorded vividly without whiting out the...
... condition) are detected and focused automatically, and the brightness is adjusted so it is recorded clearly. Intelligent auto/Manual button Press this button to switch Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode. ≥ Please refer to center of a certain size or at certain angles or when digital zoom is...the recording conditions, such as when they are of the screen will be very bright. Very bright object is adjusted automatically for details about Manual Mode. In the Portrait mode, a subject that is used. 34 VQT3J95 The whole landscape will be recorded vividly without whiting out the...
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... 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. ...If so, manually adjust these settings. (l 59, 62) Automatic white balance The illustration shows the range over which Automatic white balance functions. 1) The effective...
... 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. ...If so, manually adjust these settings. (l 59, 62) Automatic white balance The illustration shows the range over which Automatic white balance functions. 1) The effective...
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[AUTO SLOW SHTR] You 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. ≥ ... frames are missed and afterimages may appear. [WIND CUT] This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones. ≥ 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 ...
[AUTO SLOW SHTR] You 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. ≥ ... frames are missed and afterimages may appear. [WIND CUT] This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones. ≥ 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 ...
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You will 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. AGC ...
You will 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. AGC ...
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...balance Automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the screen. Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. ≥ MNL appears on the screen. 4/5 NEXT 5/5 NEXT White balance Manual shutter speed (l 61) Iris adjustment (l 61) Focus (l 62) ≥ Press the ENTER ...button to . If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. 1 Select [WB] using the cursor button. 2 Press 2/1 to select white balance mode. ≥ Select the optimal ...
...balance Automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the screen. Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. ≥ MNL appears on the screen. 4/5 NEXT 5/5 NEXT White balance Manual shutter speed (l 61) Iris adjustment (l 61) Focus (l 62) ≥ Press the ENTER ...button to . If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. 1 Select [WB] using the cursor button. 2 Press 2/1 to select white balance mode. ≥ Select the optimal ...
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...Color fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps in the studio, etc. BACK ≥ If the display continues flashing, the white balance cannot be performed correctly. 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, select AWB or press the iA/MANUAL button. ∫ To set the white balance manually 1 Press 2/1 to select , and fill the screen with the lens cover closed, the auto white balance will not ...
...Color fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps in the studio, etc. BACK ≥ If the display continues flashing, the white balance cannot be performed correctly. 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, select AWB or press the iA/MANUAL button. ∫ To set the white balance manually 1 Press 2/1 to select , and fill the screen with the lens cover closed, the auto white balance will not ...
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... set the shutter speed to 1/60 in areas where the power supply frequency is too bright or too dark. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 59) 1 Select [SHTR] or [IRIS] using the cursor button. 2 Press 2/1 to adjust settings. A : Shutter speed: 1/60 to 1/8000 ≥... Value closer to 18dB brightens the image. ≥ When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than OPEN, it when recording fast-moving subjects. Manual Iris/Gain adjustment ≥ If the gain value is shining very bright, or highly reflective. ≥ During normal playback, image movement may not ...
... set the shutter speed to 1/60 in areas where the power supply frequency is too bright or too dark. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 59) 1 Select [SHTR] or [IRIS] using the cursor button. 2 Press 2/1 to adjust settings. A : Shutter speed: 1/60 to 1/8000 ≥... Value closer to 18dB brightens the image. ≥ When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than OPEN, it when recording fast-moving subjects. Manual Iris/Gain adjustment ≥ If the gain value is shining very bright, or highly reflective. ≥ During normal playback, image movement may not ...
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MF MF : To focus on a close subject MF : To focus on the screen. 3 Press 2/1 to adjust the focus. Recording with Manual focus If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 59) 1 Press 4 to switch the manual icon. 2 Select [MF] using the cursor button to change to manual focus. ≥ MF appears on a faraway subject 5/5 NEXT ≥ To restore Auto focus, select [AF] or press the iA/MANUAL button. 62 VQT3J95
MF MF : To focus on a close subject MF : To focus on the screen. 3 Press 2/1 to adjust the focus. Recording with Manual focus If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 59) 1 Press 4 to switch the manual icon. 2 Select [MF] using the cursor button to change to manual focus. ≥ MF appears on a faraway subject 5/5 NEXT ≥ To restore Auto focus, select [AF] or press the iA/MANUAL button. 62 VQT3J95
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...the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to Panasonic Corporation ("Panasonic"), its distributors or dealers from or in this Agreement. Article 3 Restrictions on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any other media provided to Licensee (collectively "Software"), but ...on condition that the operation of charge or not, to Licensee. Panasonic, or its distributors will be liable for a particular purpose. Further, Panasonic does not warrant that you made the purchase. Panasonic or any of the country where Licensee resides. Article 7 Export...
...the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to Panasonic Corporation ("Panasonic"), its distributors or dealers from or in this Agreement. Article 3 Restrictions on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any other media provided to Licensee (collectively "Software"), but ...on condition that the operation of charge or not, to Licensee. Panasonic, or its distributors will be liable for a particular purpose. Further, Panasonic does not warrant that you made the purchase. Panasonic or any of the country where Licensee resides. Article 7 Export...
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... 2 Quad 2.6 GHz or higher is not guaranteed in the following cases. With a PC Operating environment ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner's manual 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...
... 2 Quad 2.6 GHz or higher is not guaranteed in the following cases. With a PC Operating environment ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner's manual 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...
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... 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 this owner's manual are some PCs cannot be used . Refer to a PC via the supplied USB cable. ≥ The USB function selection screen will appear. 2 Select [PC] using...
... 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 this owner's manual are some PCs cannot be used . Refer to a PC via the supplied USB cable. ≥ The USB function selection screen will appear. 2 Select [PC] using...
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... 1/100 OPEN 0dB 0h00m00s R 1h20m PRE-REC 2.1M R 3000 NOV 15 2011 12:34PM 1h30m A //// Intelligent Auto Mode (l 34) MNL Manual Mode (l 59) 5 Scene Mode (l 53) +2 / +1 / -1 Power LCD (l 43) ¥/; (Red) Recording ; (Green) Recording pause 0h00m00s Elapsed ...hour, "m" for minute and "s" for second.) Image Stabilizer (l 48) Remaining battery power (l 23) 1h30m MF Remaining battery time (l 23) Manual Focus (l 62) Built-in memory recording possible status (motion picture)* (White) Card recording possible status (motion picture) (Green) Recognizing the card...
... 1/100 OPEN 0dB 0h00m00s R 1h20m PRE-REC 2.1M R 3000 NOV 15 2011 12:34PM 1h30m A //// Intelligent Auto Mode (l 34) MNL Manual Mode (l 59) 5 Scene Mode (l 53) +2 / +1 / -1 Power LCD (l 43) ¥/; (Red) Recording ; (Green) Recording pause 0h00m00s Elapsed ...hour, "m" for minute and "s" for second.) Image Stabilizer (l 48) Remaining battery power (l 23) 1h30m MF Remaining battery time (l 23) Manual Focus (l 62) Built-in memory recording possible status (motion picture)* (White) Card recording possible status (motion picture) (Green) Recognizing the card...
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...image may change, or you 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 data writing speed or repeated recording and deletion. "ENVIRONMENT TOO DARK, OR LENS COVER CLOSED." Using...-in memory. (l 44) ≥ If [AGS] is [ON], record in the image. is hard to bring into focus in Auto Focus Mode, use the Manual Focus Mode to adjust the focus. (l 35, 62) ≥ Before turning on the unit, open the lens cover. ≥ This message may see horizontal bars...
...image may change, or you 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 data writing speed or repeated recording and deletion. "ENVIRONMENT TOO DARK, OR LENS COVER CLOSED." Using...-in memory. (l 44) ≥ If [AGS] is [ON], record in the image. is hard to bring into focus in Auto Focus Mode, use the Manual Focus Mode to adjust the focus. (l 35, 62) ≥ Before turning on the unit, open the lens cover. ≥ This message may see horizontal bars...