Panasonic HDCSD40EP Betriebsanleitung

Operating InstructionsHigh Definition Video CameraModel No. HDC-SD40HDC-TM40Before use, please read these instructions completely.VQT3K23until 2011/1/

- 10 -Charging the batteryThe unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the A

- 100 -When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that:≥ Formatting and deletion of this unit or computer only changes the file management inf

- 101 -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 d

- 102 -∫ Carefully observe copyright lawsRecording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than you

- 103 -≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording.A Ima

- 104 -≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated number is the approximate number of recordable pictures.(When [QUALITY] i

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- 11 -Charging and recording time∫ Charging/Recording time≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH (When using AC adaptor)≥ These times are approximations

- 12 -Battery capacity indication≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. #### If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then will be

- 13 -The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card or built-in memory. To record to an SD card, read the following.Cards that y

- 14 -Inserting/removing an SD cardCaution:Check that the access lamp has gone off.1 Open the LCD monitor.2 Open the SD card cover and insert (remove)

- 15 -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 but

- 16 -Change the mode to recording or playback.Operate the mode switch to change the mode to or .PreparationSelecting a modeRecording mode (l 20)Pl

- 17 -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 b

- 18 -∫ Basic camera positioning1 Hold the unit with both hands.2 Put your hand through the grip belt.≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stab

- 19 -The card and built-in memory can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures.1 Change the mode to .2 Select the menu. (l

- 2 -∫ About the recording format for recording motion picturesYou can select from either AVCHD or iFrame recording formats to record motion pictures

- 20 -≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. (l 6)1 Change the mode to and open the LCD monitor.2 Press the recording start/stop button t

- 21 -≥ There are 2 recording formats that can be used with this unit: AVCHD that records high-definition motion pictures and iFrame that records moti

- 22 -Still picture recorded with size of (1920k1080) and an aspect ratio of 16:9.≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. (l 6)1 Change the

- 23 -The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record.≥ Depending on the recording cond

- 24 -∫ Intelligent auto modeWhen switching to intelligent auto mode, the auto white balance and auto focus operate and automatically adjust the colou

- 25 -1 Change the mode to .2 Select the play mode select icon A using 3/4/2 and press the ENTER button.3Select the [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play

- 26 -5 Select the operation icon using 3/4/2/1.A Operation icon≥ Press the ENTER button to display/not-display the operation icon.∫ Change the thumbn

- 27 -Motion picture compatibility≥ This unit is based on AVCHD format/MPEG-4 AVC file format.≥ Video signal for the AVCHD that can be played back wit

- 28 -1 Press the MENU button.2 Select the top menu A using 3/4 and press 1 or press the ENTER button.3 Select the submenu B using 3/4 and press 1 or

- 29 -≥ The items displayed differ depending on the position or settings of the mode switch.Select the menu.The screen display can be changed to [OFF]

- 3 -∫ For the purposes of these operating instructions≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the “SD card”.≥ Func

- 30 -5 (Only when setting the region of your travel destination)Select your travel destination using 2/1 and press the ENTER button.≥ Press 3 to set

- 31 -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

- 32 -This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors.≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.(

- 33 -Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition.(Only when the mode is at the position)≥ Settings for [MEDIA SELECT]

- 34 -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

- 35 -This item is used to start the unit demonstration.(Only when the mode is at the position)If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [ON] and you press the

- 36 -¬ Change the mode to .≥ Maximum zoom magnification can be set with [D.ZOOM]. (l 43)≥ If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom ope

- 37 -Optical image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as much.¬ Change the mode to .≥ Stabilization may not be

- 38 -Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded.¬ Change the mode to .1 Press the ENTER button to display the

- 39 -When you start recording, the image/audio gradually appears. (Fade in)When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually disappears. (Fade out)

- 4 -Information for Your Safety...2PreparationParts identification and handling ... 6Power supply...

- 40 -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 su

- 41 -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 d

- 42 -≥ Change the mode to .When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures.≥ (Suns

- 43 -Set the maximum zoom ratio.≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded.Switch the picture quality and re

- 44 -Detected faces appear with frames.≥ Up to 15 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer to the centre of the screen take preference ove

- 45 -You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed.≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 48)≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/2

- 46 -When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted.≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 48)1 Select the menu.2(When [SETr ]/[S

- 47 -This is for recording still pictures using the timer.≥ When the button is pressed, a still picture is recorded after the Ø10 or Ø2 display fla

- 48 -¬ Change the mode to .Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode.≥ appears on the screen.≥ Press the ENTER button to display/not-dis

- 49 -≥ To return to auto setting, select or press the iA/MANUAL button.∫ To set the white balance manually1Press 2/1 to select , and fill the scre

- 5 -Copy/DubbingCopying from Built-in Memory to SD card [HDC-TM40]...69Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video device

- 50 -Manual shutter speed/iris adjustmentShutter Speed:Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.Iris:Adjust it when the screen is too bright or

- 51 -Recording with manual focusIf auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus.≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to

- 52 -Motion picture playback using operation iconFor details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 25.Advanced (Playback)Playback Operation

- 53 -Creating still picture from motion pictureA single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture.Picture size of the st

- 54 -Resuming the previous playbackIf playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was stopped.If playback of a

- 55 -Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by dateThe scenes or the still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession.1

- 56 -Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show1 Select using the cursor button, then press the ENTER button.2 Select the desir

- 57 -4 Select [START] and press the ENTER button.5 Select the playback operation. (l 25)≥ When the playback is finished or stopped, the screen to sel

- 58 -¬ Change the mode to .∫ Deleting multiple scenes/still pictures from the thumbnail display1 Press the /LIGHT button while the thumbnail view s

- 59 -To complete editingPress the MENU button.≥ You can also delete scenes by pressing the MENU button, selecting [EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCEN

- 6 -1 Power button [ ] (l 15)2 Delete/Video light button [ /LIGHT] (l 37, 58)3 Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (l 23, 48)4 Optical image s

- 60 -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

- 61 -Dividing a scene to partially delete (iFrame)Divide the iFrame scene, and delete unnecessary parts.This divides the recorded scenes in two and d

- 62 -Protecting scenes/still picturesScenes/still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake.(Even if you protect some scenes/

- 63 -≥ Use the AV multi cable (supplied) or HDMI mini cable (optional) and check the output settings. (l 66)≥ HDMI is the interface for digital devic

- 64 -≥ 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

- 65 -∫ To watch images on a regular TV (4:3) or when both sides of the images do not appear on the screenChange the menu setting to display the image

- 66 -Connecting with a HDMI mini cableSelect the desired method of HDMI output.≥ [AUTO] determines the output resolution automatically based on infor

- 67 -¬ Change the mode to .1 Select the menu.≥ If you are not using VIERA Link, set to [OFF].2 Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with V

- 68 -3 Operate with the remote control for the TV.1) Press the button up, down, left or right to select a scene or still picture to be played back, a

- 69 -Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied from a built-in memory to an SD card inserted in this unit.∫ Check the u

- 7 -19 Menu button [MENU] (l 28)20 LCD monitor (l 18)≥ It can open up to 90o.≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the oppos

- 70 -When you stop copying halfwayPress the MENU button while copying.≥ Depending on the following conditions, the time it takes for copying may be l

- 71 -∫ Check before dubbingCheck the equipment used for dubbing.* Some equipment may not be compatible with high-definition (AVCHD) picture quality.

- 72 -∫ To dub using equipment with an SD card slotYou can dub by directly inserting an SD card.≥The scenes and still pictures in the built-in memory

- 73 -3Select the media you wish to dub, then press the ENTER button.≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Press

- 74 -∫ Dubbing using equipment without an SD card slot or a USB terminal, or using a video deviceYou can dub by connecting an AV multi cable.≥ Images

- 75 -HD Writer LE 1.0You 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 H

- 76 -≥ It is possible to play back on a PC using a image viewer standard to Windows or commercially available image browsing software, and copy pictu

- 77 -End User License AgreementBefore opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software d

- 78 -≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used.≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary

- 79 -≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French, Simplified Chinese and

- 8 -23 Tripod receptacle≥ This unit may get damaged when a tripod with a screw longer than 5.5 mm is attached.24 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 9)25

- 80 -∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.

- 81 -When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent authorization. (If you do not hav

- 82 -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 n

- 83 -≥ Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed.≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC.A USB cable (supplied)≥ In

- 84 -∫ To disconnect USB cable safelySelect the icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then click [Eject Panasonic Camcorder].≥ Depending on yo

- 85 -About the PC displayWhen the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive.≥ Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [Com

- 86 -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

- 87 -≥ HD Writer LE 1.0 is not available for Mac.≥ iMovie’11 supported. For details about iMovie’11, please contact Apple Inc.≥ There are some limita

- 88 -* only∫ Recording indicationsOthersIndicationsA////Intelligent auto mode (l 23)Manual mode (l 48)/////////Scene mode (l 42)//Power LCD (l 32)¥/;

- 89 -∫ Playback indications∫ Indication of connection to other devices∫ Confirmatory indicationsCBuilt-in memory recording possible status (still pic

- 9 -∫ About batteries that you can use with this unitThe battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360.≥ The unit has a function for

- 90 -Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text.* onlyOthersMessagesPERIODICALLY MAKE BACK UP OF DATA IN BUILT-IN MEMOR

- 91 -About recoveryIf faulty management information is found, the messages may appear and a repair is performed. (Repairing may take time depending o

- 92 -OthersTroubleshootingPowerProblem Check pointsThis unit cannot be turned on.This unit does not stay on long enough.Battery runs down quickly.≥ C

- 93 -The remaining time indication or the elapsed time indication is not shown.≥ [DISPLAY] of the [SETUP] is [OFF]. (l 29)RecordingProblem Check poin

- 94 -PlaybackProblem Check pointsAny scenes/still pictures cannot be played back.≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed as

- 95 -Cannot copy scenes on the SD card by connecting to other equipment with the USB cable.≥ Other equipment might have not recognised the SD card. U

- 96 -∫ If AVCHD scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another deviceThe images may be still for several seconds at the joins between the

- 97 -Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).≥ If you use this unit on

- 98 -commercial application resulting in prolonged use.≥ In certain situations, continuous use could cause the unit to overheat and cause a malfuncti

- 99 -record for. Cold places such as a ski resort can shorten the period which you can record for.If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see