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Panasonic HDC-SD40P/PC Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Panasonic Canada Inc, VQT3J95

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Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,

Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3

VQT3J95

F0111AK0

Printed in Malaysia

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Panasonic HDC-SD40P/PC Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, VQT3J95

Contents

VQT3J95 Model No.HDC-SD40P/PC HDC-TM40P/PC HDC-TM41P/PCOwner’s Manual High Definition Video Camera≥ USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone NoModel No Serial No TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGETHE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A FCC Note THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADABattery pack Lithium ion battery pack ∫ Concerning the batteryAC adaptor U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS ATTENTION ∫ Product Identification MarkingProduct LocationIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Precautions Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union≥ DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMERA TO EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE If you see this symbol∫ Indemnity about recorded content ∫ About the recording format for recording motion pictures∫ Handling of built-in memory HDC-TM40/HDC-TM41 ∫ Cards that you can use with this unit∫ For the purposes of this owner’s manual Preparation BasicAdvanced Recording Advanced PlaybackCopy/Dubbing With a PCOthers Accessory Order Form For USAAccessories Battery packAC adaptor AC cable∫ Inserting the battery ∫ Charging the batteryQuick Guide ∫ Inserting/removing an SD card∫ How to use the cursor button ∫ Turning the unit on/off∫ Selecting a mode Language selection∫ Selecting a media to record HDC-TM40/HDC-TM41 ∫ Recording motion pictures∫ Recording still pictures ∫ Motion picture/Still picture playbackMotion picture playback 1/ Playback/Pause 6 Rewind playback 5 Fast forward playback ∫ Stops the playback and shows the thumbnailsStill picture playback 2 Plays back the previous picture 1 Plays back the next pictureParts identification and handling 1 2 3Power button Battery holder l2019 Menu button MENU l39 20 LCD monitor l29 21 cursor button l 36, 39Press 22 Enter button ENTER l 36, 3924 Battery release lever BATT l Thumbnail display switch / / Volume lever sVOLr In Playback Mode l27 Mode switch l 28 Status indicator l26 252627Power supply Inserting/removing the batteryRemoving the battery ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unitCharging the battery ∫ Connecting to the AC outlet1 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input terminal ≥ The battery will not be charged if the unit is turned onCharging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording timeBattery capacity indication Recording to a card Cards that you can use with this unitCard type CapacityAccess lamp ACCESS A Inserting/removing an SD card3 Securely close the SD card cover Check that the access lamp has gone offTurning the unit on and off with the power button Press the power button to turn on the unit To turn off the unitTurning the unit on/off Turning the unit on and off with the LCD monitorOperate the mode switch to change the mode to or Selecting a modeRecording Mode l31 Playback Mode l36 Setting date and time 1 Select the menu. l393 Press the ENTER button ¬ Change the mode toBefore recording ∫ Basic camera positioning∫ Basic motion picture recording ∫ Recording yourself Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side4 Press the MENU button to complete the settings Selecting a media to recordHDC-TM40/HDC-TM41 1 Change the mode to 2 Select the menu. l39Recording motion pictures 1 Change the mode toopen the LCD monitor 2 Press the recording start/ stop button to start recordingAbout the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures When motion picture is recorded in AVCHD formatWhen motion picture is recorded in iFrame format Recording formatsRecording still pictures 2 Press the button∫ About the screen indications in still picture recording 1 Change the mode toIntelligent Auto Mode Intelligent auto/Manual buttonPress this button to switch Intelligent When the object is a∫ Intelligent Auto Mode Automatic white balanceAuto focus icon A using 3/4/2 and picture to be played back usingMotion picture/Still picture playback Change the mode to5 Select the operation icon using ∫ Speaker volume adjustment3/4/2/1 ∫ Change the thumbnail displayMotion picture compatibility Still picture compatibilityUsing the menu screen 4 Select the desired item using 3/4/2/1, and press the1 Press the MENU button ∫ About the information displayUsing the Setup Menu Select HOME using 2/1and press the ENTER buttonSelect your home region using Select DESTINATION using 2/1 and press the ENTER buttonTo return the display to the home setting DATE FORMATECONOMY ENTER buttonQUICK START ALERT SOUND1 Set QUICK START to ON 2 Close the LCD monitor while the mode is set toPOWER LCD HDMI RESOLUTION3 Press 2/1 to adjust, and press the ENTER button LCD SETINITIAL SET FORMAT CARDFORMAT MEDIA 1 Select FORMAT MEDIA and press the ENTER buttonCARD STATUS MEDIA STATUSDEMO MODEOFF/ON O.I.S. DEMOLANGUAGE positionZoom in/out function Zoom lever¬ Change the mode to T sideOptical image stabilizer function Recording with the video lightOptical image stabilizer button Delete/Video light buttonRecording functions of operation icons Operation icons1 Press the ENTER button to display the operation icons on the screen Select an operation iconFade Backlight compensationHelp mode GuidelineTele macro PRE-RECSoft skin mode This prevents you from missing a shotIntelligent contrast control Color Night Rec≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed Recording functions of menus SCENE MODERECORD SETUP # SCENE MODE # desired setting Cancel the settingD.ZOOM REC MODERECORD SETUP # D.ZOOM # desired setting RECORD SETUP # REC MODE # desired settingFACE FRAMING ∫ Prioritized face framingRECORD SETUP # FACE FRAMING # desired setting OFF RECORD SETUP # AGS # ONAUTO SLOW SHTR WIND CUT≥ Switch to Manual Mode. l RECORD SETUP # AUTO SLOW SHTR # ON ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. l RECORD SETUP # WIND CUT # ONPress 2/1 to adjust MIC LEVELQUALITY press the MENU buttonSELF TIMER To stop the timer midway throughSHTR SOUND PICTURE # SELF TIMER # desired settingPress the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode Manual recordingWhite balance 2 Press 2/1 to select white balance mode∫ To set the white balance manually Manual adjustment mode1 Press 2/1 to select , and fill the screen with a white subject 2 Press 3 to setManual shutter speed/iris adjustment 1 Select SHTR or IRIS using the cursor button≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. l Manual shutter speed adjustment1 Press 4 to switch the manual icon 2 Select MF using the cursor button to change to manual focus3 Press 2/1 to adjust the focus Recording with Manual focusMotion picture playback using operation icon Playback OperationsPress 1 of the cursor button during playback to fast forwardCreating still picture from motion picture Repeat playbackVIDEO SETUP # REPEAT PLAY # ON 2 Press the button2 Shift the position of the zoomed portion using the cursor button Resuming the previous playbackZooming in on a still picture during playback Playback zoom 1 Move the zoom lever to sideVarious playback functions Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date2 Select the playback date, then press the ENTER button Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show 1 Select using the cursor button, then press the ENTER button2 Select the desired item and press the ENTER button Select the playback date, then press the ENTER button4 Select START and press the ENTER button When you stop deleting halfway Deleting scenes/still picturesTo delete by confirming images being played back ∫ Deleting multiple scenes/still pictures from the thumbnail displayTo complete editing Dividing a scene AVCHD 1 Select the menu3 Select to set the dividing pointDividing a scene to partially delete iFrame 3 Select to set the dividing point4 Select the part for deletion, then press the ENTER button 6 Stop the playbackProtecting scenes/still pictures VIDEO SETUP or PICT. SETUP # SCENE PROTECT1 Select the menu ≥ Change the mode toWatching Video/Pictures on your TV 1 Connect this unit to a TVPicture quality 2 Select the video input on the TV 3 Change the mode to to play backCables Reference itemsthe screen SETUP # TV ASPECT #TV ASPECT setting Example of images with a 169 aspect ratio on a regular TVConnecting with a HDMI mini cable Connecting with the AV multi cableChanging the component output setting SETUP # HDMI RESOLUTION # AUTO/1080i/480pPlayback using VIERA Link What is the VIERA Link HDAVI Control?SETUP # VIERA Link # ON 1 Select the menu3 Operate with the remote control for the TV ∫ Other linked operationsAutomatic input switching Turning the unit off4 Press the MENU button when the copy complete message is displayed Copying from Built-in Memory to SD cardCopying ∫ Check the used space of the SD cardWhen you stop copying halfway Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video devices, etc ∫ Check before dubbingEquipment used for∫ To dub using equipment with an SD card slot ∫ To dub using equipment with a USB terminalDubbing in high-definition picture quality ≥ Turn on the unit This function is available in all modesSelect the media you wish to dub, then press the ENTER button ∫ Dubbing using equipment without an SD card slot or a USB terminal or using a video deviceDubbing in standard picture quality 1 Connect this unit to a video device and then change the mode toWhat you can do with a PC HD Writer LE∫ Smart wizard Copy to PCImportant Notice End User License Agreement Operating environment ∫ Operating environment for HD Writer LEDisplay ∫ To use the HD Writer LE Free hard diskdrive space Sound∫ Operating environment for the card reader function mass storage InterfaceOther requirementsInstallation 4 Select the country or region where you live, then click Next5 Select where the application is to be installed, then click NextCheck the contents, then close the window ∫ Uninstalling HD Writer LE1 Select Start # Control Panel # Uninstall a program 2 Select HD Writer LE 1.0, then click UninstallConnecting to a PC 1 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor2 Turn on the unit 3 Connect this unit to a PC∫ Charging the battery by connecting it to different devices ∫ To disconnect USB cable safelyAbout the screen indication of the unit About the PC display ∫ Copying your still pictures to your PCExample folder structure of an SD card Example folder structure of built-in memoryStarting HD Writer LE Reading the operating instructions of the software applicationsSelect Start # All Programs # Panasonic # HD Writer LE 1.0 # Operating InstructionsIf using Mac ∫ Operating environment∫ Copying still pictures on PC 1 Connect this unit to a PC via the supplied USB cableIndications ∫ Recording indicationsR 1h20m 1h30m∫ Playback indications ∫ Indication of connection to other devices∫ Confirmatory indications Picture Quality l57Messages THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USEDPERIODICALLY MAKE BACK UP OF DATA IN BUILT-IN MEMORY CHECK CARDAbout recovery scenes with will be deletedTroubleshooting PowerIndication ProblemRecording PlaybackProblem ProblemWith other products ProblemProblem When connected by theWith a PC OthersProblem connecting to other≥ When the scenes were recorded on different dates ≥ When scenes lasting under 3 seconds have been recorded≥ When PRE-REC was used for recording ≥ When deleting scenes ≥ When scenes recorded with more than 99 scenes on the same dateCautions for use About this unitWhen carrying the unit, do not drop or bump it CleaningAbout the battery When you are not going to use the unit for an extended timeWhen disposing of or giving away this unit, note that Be sure to detach the battery after useAbout the AC adaptor Bring spare batteries when going out for recordingDo not throw an old battery into fire About status indicator during charging About the SD cardWhen disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that 2 secondsLCD monitor About condensationCauses of condensation Helpful hintAbout copyright ∫ Carefully observe copyright laws∫ Licenses Recording modes/approximate recordable time SD cardBuilt-in memoryApproximate number of recordable pictures When QUALITY is set to3600 SD cardSpecifications Power consumption RecordingHigh Definition Video Camera Recording formatWhite balance adjustment AV multi connector video output levelHDMI mini connector video output level AV multi connector audio output level Line 316 mV, 600 h, 2 ch∫ Motion pictures ∫ Still picturesBattery operation time Operating humidityPower source Power consumptionDimensions Mass WeightOptional accessories Accessory NoDescription Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card Accessory Order Form For USA and Puerto Rico Customers Panasonic Camcorder Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICOLimited Warranty Coverage For USA and Puerto Rico Only Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceCustomer Services Directory United States and Puerto Rico Accessory Purchases United States and Puerto RicoAs of December For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTYWarranty For Canadian Customers PANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTYCamcorder Products - One 1 year, parts and labour Panasonic Canada IncIndex Repeat playback Resume playback Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápido ∫ Insertar la batería∫ Carga de la batería ∫ Insertar/extraer una tarjeta SD∫ Encender/apagar el dispositivo ∫ Selección del modo∫ Sobre como usarlo boton del cursor ∫ Selección del idiomaHDC-TM40/HDC-TM41 ∫ Grabación de películas∫ Reproducción de película/ fotografía ∫ Seleccionar un medio para grabarReproducción de películas 1/ Reproducción/Pausa 6 Rebobinado durante la reproducción5 Avance rápido durante la reproducción ∫ Detener la reproducción y visualizar las miniaturasPanasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Panasonic Corporation of North AmericaPanasonic Canada Inc One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,

Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3

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