Panasonic HDCHS700 User Manual

Operating InstructionsHigh Definition Video CameraModel No. HDC-SD700HDC-TM700HDC-HS700Before use, please read these instructions completely.VQT2N56un

10VQT2N5624 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l24)≥ It can open up to 90o.≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the viewfinder.25 V

100VQT2N563 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 bac

101VQT2N56Copy/DubbingWith this unit/other products1Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory/HDD[HDC-TM700/HDC-HS700]Motion pictures or still pictu

102VQT2N563 Touch desired items following the screen display.≥ It will return to the previous step by touching .≥ (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected)W

103VQT2N56Copy/DubbingWith this unit/other products2Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play back a discMotion pictures or still pictures recorded with

104VQT2N561 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with DVD burner) to the DVD burner.≥ You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit.2 Connect t

105VQT2N56≥ You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc. (You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM.)≥ You cannot copy motion pictures together

106VQT2N56∫ About recording formats when copying motion pictures[AVCHD] ([HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE]):The scenes recorded in 1080/50p by this unit will be cop

107VQT2N56Approximate time for copying to a discTo copy motion pictures to the full capacity of a discDisc typeCopy time[AVCHD][Standard] ([XP]) [Stan

108VQT2N56≥ The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner.≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or d

109VQT2N56≥ Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (l 104)∫ Formatting discsThis is for initializing DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and +RW

11VQT2N5632 Shoe adaptor mounting part (l 150)33 Shoe adaptor cover (l 150)34 Shoe adaptor release lever [SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE] (l 150)35 Photoshot bu

110VQT2N56Copy/DubbingWith this unit/other products3Dubbing images onto other video deviceImages played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD rec

111VQT2N56With a PCBefore using1What you can do with a PCHD Writer AE 2.1You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to medi

112VQT2N56≥ /It is impossible to write data to the built-in memory or HDD on this unit from a PC.≥ Motion pictures that have been recorded on another

113VQT2N56Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End Use

114VQT2N56With a PCBefore using2Operating environment≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some P

115VQT2N56≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French and Simplified Chin

116VQT2N56∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the

117VQT2N56With a PCSetup1InstallationWhen installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent au

118VQT2N567 When installation is complete, some notes will appear.Check the contents, then close the window.8 Select [Yes, I want to restart my comput

119VQT2N56With a PCSetup2Connecting to a PC≥ Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed.≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM fr

12VQT2N561 Speaker2 Power button [ ] (l 22)3 Inlet (cooling fan) (l 26)4 Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (l 32, 75)5 Optical image stabiliz

120VQT2N56≥ When the unit is connected to a PC its power cannot be turned off.Disconnect the USB cable, before turning this unit off.≥ Do not disconne

121VQT2N56When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive.≥ Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [Computer].Example f

122VQT2N56With a PCUsing with a PC1Starting HD Writer AE 2.1≥ When using HD Writer AE 2.1 on Windows XP, log on to your computer as Administrator (or

123VQT2N56With a PCUsing with a PC2If using Mac≥ HD Writer AE 2.1 is not available for Mac.≥ iMovie’09 supported. For details about iMovie’09, please

124VQT2N56OthersIndications1Indications*1 only*2 only∫ Recording indicationsMotion picture recording modeStill picture recording modeRemaining batte

125VQT2N56∫ Playback indicationsZoom microphone (l 66)Focus microphone (l 66)Stereo microphone (l 66)Wind noise canceller (l 66)// Bass setting (l 68)

126VQT2N56∫ Indication of connection to other devices∫ Confirmatory indications∫ Confirmatory indications when a DVD burner is connectedAccessing the

127VQT2N56OthersIndications2MessagesMajor confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text.*1 only*2 onlyRECOMMEND DATA BACK UP PER

128VQT2N56If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear and a repair is performed. (Repairing may take time depending on the erro

129VQT2N56OthersTroubleshootingProblem Check pointsThis unit cannot be turned on.This unit does not stay on long enough.Battery runs down quickly.≥ Ch

13VQT2N5625 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l24)≥ It can open up to 90o.≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the viewfinder.26 V

130VQT2N56Problem Check pointsThis unit cannot be operated though it is turned on.This unit does not operate normally.≥ Remove the battery or AC adapt

131VQT2N56Auto focus function does not work.≥ Switch to Intelligent auto mode.≥ If you are trying to record a scene which is hard to bring into focus

132VQT2N56Colour or brightness of the image changes, or you may see horizontal bars in the image.The LCD monitor flickers indoors.≥ Colour or brightne

133VQT2N56VIERA Link does not work.[Setting on this unit]≥ Connect with a HDMI mini cable (optional). (l 99)≥ Press the MENU button, then touch [SETUP

134VQT2N56∫If scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another deviceThe images may be still for several seconds at the joins between the sce

135VQT2N56OthersCautions for useThe unit and the SD card become warm during use. This is not a malfunction.Keep the High Definition Video Camera as fa

136VQT2N56Do not use the unit for surveillance purposes or other business uses.≥ This unit was designed for consumer intermittent use. It was not inte

137VQT2N56temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC, Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%)≥ Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures will shorten the life of the

138VQT2N56When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that:≥ Formatting and deletion of this unit or computer only changes the file management

139VQT2N56After you have set up the face recognition function, personal information will be held in this unit and included in recorded images.≥ When t

14VQT2N5633 Photoshot button [ ] (l 30)34 Zoom lever [W/T] (In motion picture recording mode or still picture recording mode) (l 49)Thumbnail display

140VQT2N56OthersAbout copyright∫ Carefully observe copyright lawsRecording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for

141VQT2N56OthersRecording modes/approximate recordable time≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size.A Image quality prioritisedB Reco

142VQT2N56OthersNumber of recordable pictures≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size.(In still picture recording mode)Aspect ratio 4

143VQT2N56(In motion picture recording mode)≥ The numbers shown in the table are approximations.≥ The number of recordable pictures depends on whether

144VQT2N56OthersSpecificationsHigh Definition Video CameraInformation for your safetyPower source:Power consumption:DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor)DC

145VQT2N56Viewfinder 0.27z wide EVF (Approx. 123 K dots)Microphone 5.1 channel surround microphone (with a zoom microphone/focus microphone function)S

146VQT2N56Motion picturesMass Approx. 375 g[without battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)]Approx. 380g[without battery (supplied)]Approx. 450g[

147VQT2N56Still picturesRecording mediaSD card SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant)SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant)SDXC Memory C

148VQT2N56AC adaptorInformation for your safetySpecifications may change without prior notice.Power source:Power consumption:DC output:AC 110 V to 240

149VQT2N56OthersOptional accessoriesProduct numbers correct as of Feb. 2010. These may be subject to change.Some optional accessories may not be avail

15VQT2N56PreparationSetup1Power supply∫ About batteries that you can use with this unitThe battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBG130/VW-VBG

150VQT2N56∫Attaching the optional accessories on the shoe adaptor/accessory shoe/The video DC light/VW-LDC103E (optional) etc. can be mounted on the s

151VQT2N56∫ Attaching the conversion lens/filter kitAttach the wide conversion lens (VW-W4607H; optional), the wide end conversion lens (VW-WE08H; opt

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16VQT2N56≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (l 8, 17, 18, 149)≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.≥ D

17VQT2N56∫ Charging/Recording time≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%Charging and recording timeHDC-SD700Battery model number[Voltage/Capacity (minimum

18VQT2N56* The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary.≥ These times are approximations.≥ The indicated charging time is for when the

19VQT2N56The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is conn

2VQT2N56Information for Your Safety∫ EMC Electric and magnetic compatibilityThis symbol (CE) is located on the rating plate.Use only the recommended a

20VQT2N56PreparationSetup2Recording to a cardThe unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card, built-in memory or HDD. To record to

21VQT2N56Caution:Check that the access lamp has gone off.1 Open the LCD monitor.2 Open the SD card/terminal cover and insert (remove) the SD card into

22VQT2N56PreparationSetup3Turning the unit on/offYou can turn the power on and off using the power button, the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.Press the

23VQT2N56PreparationSetup4Selecting a modeChange the mode to recording or playback.Operate the mode dial to change the mode to , or .Motion pictur

24VQT2N56PreparationSetup5Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderYou can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger.It is e

25VQT2N56PreparationSetup6Setting date and timeWhen the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appea

26VQT2N56BasicRecording/Playback1Before recording∫ Basic camera positioning1 Hold the unit with both hands.2 Put your hand through the grip belt.3 It

27VQT2N56BasicRecording/Playback2Selecting a media to record [HDC-TM700/HDC-HS700]The card, built-in memory, and HDD media can be selected separately

28VQT2N56BasicRecording/Playback3Recording motion pictures1 Change the mode to .2 Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder.3 Press the recording

29VQT2N56∫ Screen indications in the motion picture recording modeAbout the compatibility of the recorded motion picturesPlease refer to page 52 about

3VQT2N56∫ Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used BatteriesThese symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompa

30VQT2N56BasicRecording/Playback4Recording still pictures1 Change the mode to .2 Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder.3 Press the button h

31VQT2N56∫ About the screen indications in still picture recording: Still picture operation indicator (l 125)ß: Flash (l 55)ßj: Flash level (l 55): Re

32VQT2N56BasicRecording/Playback5Intelligent auto modeThe following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you

33VQT2N56∫ Intelligent auto modeWhen switching to Intelligent auto mode, the auto white balance and auto focus operate and automatically adjust the co

34VQT2N56BasicRecording/Playback6Motion picture/Still picture playback1 Change the mode to .2 Touch the play mode select icon B.3Touch the desired me

35VQT2N564 Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back.≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by touching /.5 Select the playback operatio

36VQT2N56∫ Change the thumbnail displayWhile the thumbnail is displayed, the thumbnail display changes in the following order if the zoom lever or adj

37VQT2N56BasicSetup1Using the menu screen1 Press the MENU button.2 Touch the top menu A.3 Touch the submenu B.≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed

38VQT2N56This allows quick setting of some of the menus.1Press the Q.MENU button.The following menus can be set. Touch the desired menu.≥ The items di

39VQT2N56BasicSetup2Using the Setup Menu≥ The items displayed differ depending on the position and settings of the mode dial.Select the menu.The scree

4VQT2N56∫ Indemnity about recorded contentPanasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems

40VQT2N56≥ When the home region is set for the first time, the screen for selecting home/travel destination appears after setting the home region succ

41VQT2N56This unit will resume recording pause mode about 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened or the viewfinder is extended.≥ Start time wil

42VQT2N56The recording lamp lights up during recording and flashes when the unit receives a signal from the remote control or when the self-timer is c

43VQT2N56It adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder.≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.1 Extend the viewfinder and open th

44VQT2N56Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored. Back up import

45VQT2N56The amount of space left on the SD card, the built-in memory and HDD can be checked.(Only when the mode is at the position)≥ Touching [CHAN

46VQT2N56This item is used to start the optical image stabilizer demo.(Only when the mode is at the or position)Touch [O.I.S. DEMO], the demonstra

47VQT2N56BasicSetup3Using with the remote controlSelect the menu.1 Power on/off button [ ]Power can be turned on/off when the LCD monitor is opened or

48VQT2N56∫ Remote control usable rangeA Remote control sensorDistance: Within approx. 5 mAngle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and right≥ The remo

49VQT2N56AdvancedRecording (Advanced)1Zoom in/out functionThe maximum optical zoom ratio is 12k.The default setting of the [ZOOM MODE] is [Opt.Zoom 12

5VQT2N56≥ HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] (l 14) illuminates while the HDD is being accessed (initialization, recording, playback, deleting etc.). Do not

50VQT2N56AdvancedRecording (Advanced)2Optical image stabilizer functionOptical image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image q

51VQT2N56AdvancedRecording (Advanced)3AF/AE trackingIt is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen.The focu

52VQT2N56AdvancedRecording (Advanced)41080/50p recordingThis is a 1080/50p (1920k1080/50 progressive) recording mode that can record in maximum qualit

53VQT2N56AdvancedRecording (Advanced)5Recording functions of operation iconsSelect the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be re

54VQT2N56When you start recording, the image/audio gradually appears. (Fade in)When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually disappears. (Fade o

55VQT2N56When a smiling face is detected during motion picture recording, the unit automatically records a still picture.The icon changes each time it

56VQT2N56Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes.≥ The flash is activated 2 times.≥ The red eye phenomenon tends to appear in c

57VQT2N56A 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

58VQT2N56AdvancedRecording (Advanced)6Recording functions of menusWhen you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum

59VQT2N56≥ (Fireworks)jThe shutter speed is 1/25.jImage may get washed out when recorded in bright surrounding.≥ (Night scenery/Night portrait)jThe sh

6VQT2N56Information for Your Safety...2Accessories...8PreparationBefore using[1] Parts id

60VQT2N56A scene that moves slowly for long period of time is recorded frame by frame with an interval, and is recorded as a short time motion picture

61VQT2N56It is possible to continuously record motion picture to an SD card when there is no space available in the built-in memory. (It allows you to

62VQT2N56∫ Registering a face for face recognition≥ Up to a maximum of 6 people can be registered.1 Align the person’s face with the guide.≥ Take a pi

63VQT2N56∫ Changing the information of a registered person1 Select the menu.2 Touch the desired item to enter the setting.≥ Up to 3 face shots can be

64VQT2N56When a registered person is detected by face recognition during recording, the name registered for that person is displayed.≥ Change the mode

65VQT2N56You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed.≥ Change the mode to .≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 75)≥ The s

66VQT2N56This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism.≥ Change the mode to .≥ Switch to manual

67VQT2N56When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones and the external microphone terminal can be adjusted.≥ Change the mode to .≥ S

68VQT2N56Change the lower setting of the built-in microphone according to your choice.≥ Change the mode to .≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 75)≥ Normally

69VQT2N56Parts where white saturation (colour saturation) is likely to occur (extremely brightly lit or shiny parts) are displayed with diagonal lines

7VQT2N56PreparationBasicAdvancedCopy/DubbingWith a PCOthers[2] Various playback functions ... 83Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date

70VQT2N56A graph with brightness as horizontal axis and number of pixels at that brightness as vertical axis is displayed. It is possible to determine

71VQT2N56The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing.≥ Change the mode to .≥ The number of recording pixels

72VQT2N56Selecting the picture quality.≥ Change the mode to or .This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the

73VQT2N56Recording is done continuously at the rate of 50 still pictures per second.Use this function to record an object with fast movement.≥ Change

74VQT2N56Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult.≥ Change

75VQT2N56AdvancedRecording (Advanced)7Recording manually by setting white balance, shutter speed or iris adjustmentThe operation sequence differs for

76VQT2N56The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust

77VQT2N56Shutter Speed:Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.Iris:Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.≥ Press the iA/MANUAL bu

78VQT2N56AdvancedRecording (Advanced)8Recording with manual focusPerform focus adjustments using the multi manual ring.If auto focusing is difficult d

79VQT2N56AdvancedPlayback (Advanced)1Playback OperationsFor details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 34.Motion picture playback using o

8VQT2N56AccessoriesCheck the accessories before using this unit.Product numbers correct as of Feb. 2010. These may be subject to change.Battery packVW

80VQT2N56A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture.Picture size of the still picture to be recorded is (1920k1

81VQT2N56An image of one scene is displayed as a thumbnail at set search condition. Scene can be played back from any midway point of the scene you wi

82VQT2N56If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was stopped.If playback of a motion picture is stopped,

83VQT2N56AdvancedPlayback (Advanced)2Various playback functionsThe scenes or the still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in success

84VQT2N56A part can be extracted and played back even when not set to normal playback.1 Touch .2 Touch the desired playback mode.3 Touch the desired i

85VQT2N56≥ Playing back of all the scenes returns if the power is turned off or the mode is changed.(Highlight playback)≥ Highlight playback cannot be

86VQT2N56∫ Playback time settingTouch the playback time to set.≥ The playback time of [AUTO] is a maximum of approx. 5 minutes.≥ Playback time may bec

87VQT2N561 Touch .2 Touch the desired item.3 (When [DATE SETUP] is selected)Touch the playback date.(When [SLIDES INTERVAL] is selected)Touch the inte

88VQT2N56AdvancedEditing1Deleting scenes/still pictures¬ Change the mode to .∫ Deleting multiple scenes/still pictures from the thumbnail display1 Pr

89VQT2N56≥ You can also delete scenes by pressing the MENU button, selecting [EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT].≥ You can also delete

9VQT2N56PreparationBefore using1Parts identification and handling1 Speaker2 Power button [ ] (l 22)3 Inlet (cooling fan) (l 26)4 Intelligent auto/Manu

90VQT2N56≥ You cannot divide a scene if you are playing back a disc with a DVD burner (optional) connected, or if the number of scenes of a given date

91VQT2N56Scenes/still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake.(Even if you protect some scenes/still pictures, formatting th

92VQT2N56AdvancedEditing2DPOF settingYou can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD ca

93VQT2N56AdvancedEditing3Relay scene combining[HDC-TM700]You can combine the relayed scene (l 61) in the built-in memory and the continued scene in th

94VQT2N56To cancel relay information≥ When the relay information is cancelled, combining of the relayed scenes will not be possible anymore.≥ When the

95VQT2N56AdvancedWith a TV1Watching Video/Pictures on your TV≥ Use the supplied AV multi cable. Check the output settings when connecting the componen

96VQT2N56≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go.≥ Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP

97VQT2N56∫ 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 im

98VQT2N56Select the desired method of HDMI output.≥ [AUTO] determines the output resolution automatically based on information from the connected TV.I

99VQT2N56AdvancedWith a TV2Playback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™)¬ Change the mode to .1 Select the menu.≥ If you are not using VIERA Link, set t