Panasonic HDCSD700 Quick Start Guide Page 1

Operating InstructionsHigh Definition Video CameraModel No. HDC-SD700HDC-TM700HDC-HS700Before use, please read these instructions completely.VQT2M90un

10VQT2M90AccessoriesCheck the accessories before using this unit.Product numbers correct as of Feb. 2010. These may be subject to change.Battery packV

100VQT2M90Select the desired method of HDMI output.≥ [AUTO] determines the output resolution automatically based on information from the connected TV.

101VQT2M90AdvancedWith a TV2Playback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™)¬ Change the mode to .1 Select the menu.≥ If you are not using VIERA Link, set

102VQT2M903 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

103VQT2M90Copy/DubbingWith this unit/other products1Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory/HDD[HDC-TM700/HDC-HS700]Motion pictures or still pictu

104VQT2M903 Touch desired items following the screen display.≥ It will return to the previous step by touching .≥ (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected)W

105VQT2M90Copy/DubbingWith this unit/other products2Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play back a discMotion pictures or still pictures recorded with

106VQT2M901 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

107VQT2M90≥ 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

108VQT2M90∫ About recording formats when copying motion pictures[AVCHD] ([HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE]):The scenes recorded in 1080/50p by this unit will be cop

109VQT2M90Approximate time for copying to a discTo copy motion pictures to the full capacity of a discDisc typeCopy time[AVCHD][Standard] ([XP]) [Stan

11VQT2M90PreparationBefore using1Parts identification and handling1 Speaker2 Power button [ ] (l 24)3 Inlet (cooling fan) (l 28)4 Intelligent auto/Man

110VQT2M90≥ 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

111VQT2M90≥ Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (l 106)∫ Formatting discsThis is for initializing DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and +RW

112VQT2M90Copy/DubbingWith this unit/other products3Dubbing images onto other video deviceImages played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD rec

113VQT2M90With 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

114VQT2M90≥ /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

115VQT2M90Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End Use

116VQT2M90With a PCBefore using2Operating environment≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some P

117VQT2M90≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French and Simplified Chin

118VQT2M90∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the

119VQT2M90With a PCSetup1InstallationWhen installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent au

12VQT2M9024 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l26)≥ It can open up to 90o.≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the viewfinder.25 V

120VQT2M907 When installation is complete, some notes will appear.Check the contents, then close the window.8 Select [Yes, I want to restart my comput

121VQT2M90With a PCSetup2Connecting to a PC≥ Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed.≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM fr

122VQT2M90≥ When the unit is connected to a PC it cannot be turned off.Disconnect the USB cable, before turning this unit off.≥ Do not disconnect the

123VQT2M90When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive.≥ Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [Computer].Example f

124VQT2M90With 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

125VQT2M90With 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

126VQT2M90OthersIndications1Indications*1 only*2 only∫ Recording indicationsMotion picture recording modeStill picture recording modeRemaining batte

127VQT2M90∫ Playback indicationsZoom microphone (l 68)Focus microphone (l 68)Stereo microphone (l 68)Wind noise canceller (l 68)// Bass setting (l 70)

128VQT2M90∫ Indication of connection to other devices∫ Confirmatory indications∫ Confirmatory indications when a DVD burner is connectedAccessing the

129VQT2M90OthersIndications2MessagesMajor confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text.*1 only*2 onlyRECOMMEND DATA BACK UP PER

13VQT2M9032 Shoe adaptor mounting part (l 152)33 Shoe adaptor cover (l 152)34 Shoe adaptor release lever [SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE] (l 152)35 Photoshot bu

130VQT2M90If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear and a repair is performed. (Repairing may take time depending on the erro

131VQT2M90OthersTroubleshootingProblem Check pointsThis unit cannot be turned on.This unit does not stay on long enough.Battery runs down quickly.≥ Ch

132VQT2M90Problem Check pointsThis unit cannot be operated though it is turned on.This unit does not operate normally.≥ Remove the battery or AC adapt

133VQT2M90Auto 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

134VQT2M90Colour or brightness of the image changes, or you may see horizontal bars in the image.The LCD monitor flickers indoors.≥ Colour or brightne

135VQT2M90VIERA Link does not work.[Setting on this unit]≥ Connect with a HDMI mini cable (optional). (l 101)≥ Press the MENU button, then touch [SETU

136VQT2M90∫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

137VQT2M90OthersCautions for useThe unit and the SD card become warm during use. This is not a malfunction.Keep the High Definition Video Camera as fa

138VQT2M90Do not use the unit for surveillance purposes or other business uses.≥ This unit was designed for consumer intermittent use. It was not inte

139VQT2M90≥ Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures will shorten the life of the battery.≥ If the battery is kept in high-temperature, high-hu

14VQT2M901 Speaker2 Power button [ ] (l 24)3 Inlet (cooling fan) (l 28)4 Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (l 34, 77)5 Optical image stabiliz

140VQT2M90When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that:≥ Formatting and deletion of this unit or computer only changes the file management

141VQT2M90After you have set up the face recognition function, personal information will be held in this unit and included in recorded images.≥ When t

142VQT2M90OthersAbout copyright∫ Carefully observe copyright lawsRecording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for

143VQT2M90OthersRecording modes/approximate recordable time≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size.A Image quality prioritisedB Reco

144VQT2M90OthersNumber of recordable pictures≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size.(In still picture recording mode)Aspect ratio 4

145VQT2M90(In motion picture recording mode)≥ The numbers shown in the table are approximations.≥ The number of recordable pictures depends on whether

146VQT2M90OthersSpecificationsHigh Definition Video CameraInformation for your safetyPower source:Power consumption:DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor)DC

147VQT2M90Viewfinder 0.27z wide EVF (Approx. 123 K dots)Microphone 5.1 channel surround microphone (with a zoom microphone/focus microphone function)S

148VQT2M90Motion picturesMass Approx. 375 g[without battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)]Approx. 380g[without battery (supplied)]Approx. 450g[

149VQT2M90Still picturesRecording mediaSD card SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant)SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant)SDXC Memory C

15VQT2M9025 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l26)≥ It can open up to 90o.≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the viewfinder.26 V

150VQT2M90AC adaptorInformation for your safetySpecifications may change without prior notice.Power source:Power consumption:DC output:AC 110 V to 240

151VQT2M90OthersOptional accessoriesProduct numbers correct as of Feb. 2010. These may be subject to change.Some optional accessories may not be avail

152VQT2M90∫Attaching the optional accessories on the shoe adaptor/accessory shoe/The video DC light/VW-LDC103E (optional) etc. can be mounted on the s

153VQT2M90∫ Attaching the conversion lens/filter kitAttach the wide conversion lens (VW-W4607H; optional), the wide end conversion lens (VW-WE08H; opt

154VQT2M90Index∫ Numerics1080/50p recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 545.1 channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100∫ AAC adaptor .

155VQT2M90Lens cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153Lens hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Luminance . . . . . . .

VQT2M90F0210TC0 ( 1500 )BPanasonic CorporationWeb site: http://panasonic.netPursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2)Panasonic Testin

16VQT2M9033 Photoshot button [ ] (l 32)34 Zoom lever [W/T] (In motion picture recording mode or still picture recording mode) (l 51)Thumbnail display

17VQT2M90PreparationSetup1Power supply∫ About batteries that you can use with this unitThe battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBG130/VW-VBG

18VQT2M90≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (l 10, 19, 20, 151)≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.≥

19VQT2M90∫ Charging/Recording time≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%Charging and recording timeHDC-SD700Battery model number[Voltage/Capacity (minimum

2VQT2M90Information for Your SafetyDear Customer,We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic High Definition Vid

20VQT2M90* The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary.≥ These times are approximations.≥ The indicated charging time is for when the

21VQT2M90The 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

22VQT2M90PreparationSetup2Recording to a cardThe unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card, built-in memory or HDD. To record to

23VQT2M90Caution: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

24VQT2M90PreparationSetup3Turning the unit on/offYou can turn the unit on and off using the power button, the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.Press the

25VQT2M90PreparationSetup4Selecting a modeChange the mode to recording or playback.Operate the mode dial to change the mode to , or .Motion pictur

26VQT2M90PreparationSetup5Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderYou can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger.It is e

27VQT2M90PreparationSetup6Setting date and timeWhen the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appea

28VQT2M90BasicRecording/Playback1Before recording∫ Basic camera positioning1 Hold the unit with both hands.2 Put your hand through the grip belt.3 It

29VQT2M90BasicRecording/Playback2Selecting a media to record [HDC-TM700/HDC-HS700]The card, built-in memory, and HDD media can be selected separately

3VQT2M90∫ EMC Electric and magnetic compatibilityThis symbol (CE) is located on the rating plate.Use only the recommended accessories.≥ Do not use any

30VQT2M90BasicRecording/Playback3Recording motion pictures1 Change the mode to .2 Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder.3 Press the recording

31VQT2M90∫ Screen indications in the motion picture recording modeAbout the compatibility of the recorded motion picturesPlease refer to page 54 about

32VQT2M90BasicRecording/Playback4Recording still pictures1 Change the mode to .2 Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder.3 Press the button h

33VQT2M90∫ About the screen indications in still picture recording: Still picture operation indicator (l 127)ß: Flash (l 57)ßj: Flash level (l 57): Re

34VQT2M90BasicRecording/Playback5Intelligent auto modeThe following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you

35VQT2M90∫ Intelligent auto modeWhen switching to Intelligent auto mode, the auto white balance and auto focus operate and automatically adjust the co

36VQT2M90BasicRecording/Playback6Motion picture/Still picture playback1 Change the mode to .2 Touch the play mode select icon B.3Touch the desired me

37VQT2M904 Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back.≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by touching /.5 Select the playback operatio

38VQT2M90∫ Change the thumbnail displayWhile the thumbnail is displayed, the thumbnail display changes in the following order if the zoom lever or adj

39VQT2M90BasicSetup1Using the menu screen1 Press the MENU button.2 Touch the top menu A.3 Touch the submenu B.≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed

4VQT2M90∫ Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used BatteriesThese symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompa

40VQT2M90This 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

41VQT2M90BasicSetup2Using the Setup Menu≥ The items displayed differ depending on the position and settings of the mode dial.Select the menu.The scree

42VQT2M90≥ When the home region is set for the first time, the screen for selecting home/travel destination appears after setting the home region succ

43VQT2M90This unit will resume recording pause mode about 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened or the viewfinder is extended.≥ Start time wil

44VQT2M90The 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

45VQT2M90It adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder.≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.1 Extend the viewfinder and open th

46VQT2M90Please 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

47VQT2M90The 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

48VQT2M90This 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

49VQT2M90BasicSetup3Using with the remote controlSelect the menu.1 Power on/off button [ ]Unit can be turned on/off when the LCD monitor is opened or

5VQT2M90∫ Indemnity about recorded contentPanasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems

50VQT2M90∫ Remote control usable rangeA Remote control sensorDistance: Within approx. 5 mAngle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and right≥ The remo

51VQT2M90AdvancedRecording (Advanced)1Zoom in/out functionThe maximum optical zoom ratio is 12k.The default setting of the [ZOOM MODE] is [Opt.Zoom 12

52VQT2M90AdvancedRecording (Advanced)2Optical image stabilizer functionOptical image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image q

53VQT2M90AdvancedRecording (Advanced)3AF/AE trackingIt is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen.The focu

54VQT2M90AdvancedRecording (Advanced)41080/50p recordingThis is a 1080/50p (1920k1080/50 progressive) recording mode that can record in maximum qualit

55VQT2M90AdvancedRecording (Advanced)5Recording functions of operation iconsSelect the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be re

56VQT2M90When you start recording, the image/audio gradually appears. (Fade in)When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually disappears. (Fade o

57VQT2M90When a smiling face is detected during motion picture recording, the unit automatically records a still picture.The icon changes each time it

58VQT2M90Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes.≥ The flash is activated 2 times.≥ The red eye phenomenon tends to appear in c

59VQT2M90A 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

6VQT2M90accessed (initialization, recording, playback, deleting etc.). Do not perform the following operations when the lamp illuminates. It may damag

60VQT2M90AdvancedRecording (Advanced)6Recording functions of menusWhen you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum

61VQT2M90≥ (Fireworks)jThe shutter speed is 1/25.jImage may get washed out when recorded in bright surrounding.≥ (Night scenery/Night portrait)jThe sh

62VQT2M90A 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

63VQT2M90It 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

64VQT2M90∫ 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

65VQT2M90∫ 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

66VQT2M90When a registered person is detected by face recognition during recording, the name registered for that person is displayed.≥ Change the mode

67VQT2M90You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed.≥ Change the mode to .≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 77)≥ The s

68VQT2M90≥ Message will not appear while pausing the recording. (Message will appear even if it is pausing the recording if [DEMO MODE] is set to [ON]

69VQT2M90When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones and the external microphone terminal can be adjusted.≥ Change the mode to .≥ S

7VQT2M90PreparationBasicAdvancedCopy/DubbingWith a PCOthersInformation for Your Safety...2Accessories...

70VQT2M90Change the lower setting of the built-in microphone according to your choice.≥ Change the mode to .≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 77)≥ Normally

71VQT2M90Parts where white saturation (colour saturation) is likely to occur (extremely brightly lit or shiny parts) are displayed with diagonal lines

72VQT2M90A graph with brightness as horizontal axis and number of pixels at that brightness as vertical axis is displayed. It is possible to determine

73VQT2M90The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing.≥ Change the mode to .≥ The number of recording pixels

74VQT2M90Selecting the picture quality.≥ Change the mode to or .This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the

75VQT2M90Recording is done continuously at the rate of 50 still pictures per second.Use this function to record an object with fast movement.≥ Change

76VQT2M90Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult.≥ Change

77VQT2M90AdvancedRecording (Advanced)7Recording manually by setting white balance, shutter speed or iris adjustmentThe operation sequence differs for

78VQT2M90The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust

79VQT2M90Shutter 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

8VQT2M90[2] Various playback functions ... 85Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date ... 85Face highlight playback/Hi

80VQT2M90AdvancedRecording (Advanced)8Recording with manual focusPerform focus adjustments using the multi manual ring.If auto focusing is difficult d

81VQT2M90AdvancedPlayback (Advanced)1Playback OperationsFor details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 36.Motion picture playback using o

82VQT2M90A 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

83VQT2M90An 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

84VQT2M90If 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,

85VQT2M90AdvancedPlayback (Advanced)2Various playback functionsThe scenes or the still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in success

86VQT2M90A 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

87VQT2M90≥ Playing back of all the scenes returns if the unit is turned off or the mode is changed.(Highlight playback)≥ Highlight playback cannot be

88VQT2M90∫ Playback time settingTouch the playback time to set.≥ The playback time of [AUTO] is a maximum of approx. 5 minutes.≥ Playback time may bec

89VQT2M901 Touch .2 Touch the desired item.3 (When [DATE SETUP] is selected)Touch the playback date.(When [SLIDES INTERVAL] is selected)Touch the inte

9VQT2M90∫ Sales and Support InformationCustomer Care Centre≥ For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852≥ For customers within the Republic of lreland:

90VQT2M90AdvancedEditing1Deleting scenes/still pictures¬ Change the mode to .∫ Deleting multiple scenes/still pictures from the thumbnail display1 Pr

91VQT2M90≥ You can also delete scenes by pressing the MENU button, selecting [EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT].≥ You can also delete

92VQT2M90≥ 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

93VQT2M90Scenes/still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake.(Even if you protect some scenes/still pictures, formatting th

94VQT2M90AdvancedEditing2DPOF settingYou can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD ca

95VQT2M90AdvancedEditing3Relay scene combining[HDC-TM700]You can combine the relayed scene (l 63) in the built-in memory and the continued scene in th

96VQT2M90To cancel relay information≥ When the relay information is cancelled, combining of the relayed scenes will not be possible anymore.≥ When the

97VQT2M90AdvancedWith a TV1Watching Video/Pictures on your TV≥ Use the supplied AV multi cable. Check the output settings when connecting the componen

98VQT2M90≥ 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

99VQT2M90∫ 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