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 the screen.

3 Press 2/1 to adjust the focus.

MF : To focus on a close subject

MF : To focus on a faraway subject

5/5 NEXT

≥To restore Auto focus, select [AF] or press the iA/MANUAL button.

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Panasonic HDC-TM40P/PC owner manual Recording with Manual focus, Press 2/1 to adjust the focus, ≥ MF appears on the screen

Contents

HDC-TM40P/PC HDC-TM41P/PC Things You Should Know Following Applies only in Canada Following Applies only in the U.S.AFCC Note AC adaptor Battery pack Lithium ion battery packConcerning the battery For USA-California only A./CANADA Consumers AttentionProduct Location Important Safety Instructions Care PrecautionsUSE & Location Handling of built-in memory HDC-TM40/HDC-TM41 Indemnity about recorded ContentAbout the recording format for recording motion pictures Cards that you can use with This unit ≥ Features may vary, so please read carefully Contents Warranty Accessory Order Form For USALimited Warranty only for U.S.A Copying from Built-in Memory to SD Accessories CD-ROM Access lamp Access a Inserting the batteryCharging the battery Inserting/removing an SD card Quick Guide Turning the unit on/off Selecting a modeHow to use the cursor button Language selection Recording motion pictures Selecting a media to recordHDC-TM40/HDC-TM41 Recording still pictures Displayed Select the operation icon using 2/1 Operation icon Parts identification and handling Cursor button l 36, 39 Menu button Menu l39 LCD monitor l29≥ It can open up to 90o Press Grip belt Battery release lever Batt lTripod receptacle Flip the belt ≥ Press the power button to turn off the unit. l26 Power supplyInserting/removing the battery About batteries that you can use with this unit Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input terminal Charging the batteryConnecting to the AC outlet DC input terminal ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go ≥ These times are approximations Charging and recording timeV/1790 mAh Battery capacity indication Sdhc Recording to a cardCards that you can use with this unit Sdxc Inserting/removing an SD card Access lamp Access aCheck that the access lamp has gone off Securely close the SD card cover Turning the unit on and off with the LCD monitor Turning the unit on and off with the power buttonTurning the unit on/off To turn on the unit To turn off the unit Change the mode to recording or playback Selecting a modeOperate the mode switch to change the mode to or Recording Mode l31 Playback Mode l36 Displaying the World time setting Setting date and timeSetup # Clock SET Select the menu. l39 Basic camera positioning Normal position and check the warning/alarm indication. lBefore recording Basic motion picture recording Selecting a media to record Change the mode to Select the menu. l39Press the Menu button to complete the settings VIDEO/Built-inMemory ≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. l17 Recording mode Approximate remaining recordable timeRecording motion pictures Recording time elapsed About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures When motion picture is recorded in Avchd formatWhen motion picture is recorded in iFrame format Recording formats HA/HG/HX IFrame Recording still pictures Intelligent Auto Mode Intelligent auto/Manual button Auto focus Intelligent Auto ModeAutomatic white balance Motion picture/Still picture playback Is displayed when Avchd isSelected or Is displayed when IFrame is selected in step Change the thumbnail display Select the operation icon usingSpeaker volume adjustment Towards r Motion picture compatibility Still picture compatibility About the information display Using the menu screenPress the Menu button About the operation icons DISPLAYOFF/ON Using the Setup MenuSelect the menu Clock SET DATE/TIMEOFF/D/T/DATE Date FormatEconomy OFF/5 Minutes Quick Start Alert Sound LCD SET Power LCDHdmi Resolution AV Multi Format Media Initial SETFormat Card Card Status Media Status Language Demo MODEOFF/ONS. Demo Side Zoom in/out functionZoom lever Optical image stabilizer button Optical image stabilizer functionRecording with the video light Delete/Video light button Select an operation icon Recording functions of operation iconsOperation icons G. Backlight compensation Fade Help modeRecord Setup # Fade Color # Backlight compensation PRE-REC Soft skin modeTele macro ≥ PRE-REC appears on the screen Intelligent contrast control Color Night Rec Scene Mode Recording functions of menus IFrame *2 Set the recording mode to iFrame REC ModeRecord Setup # REC Mode # desired setting ≥ Recordable time using the battery l22 Primary Face FramingAGS Record Setup # Wind CUT # on ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. lRecord Setup # Auto Slow Shtr # on Auto Slow Shtr Auto MIC LevelQuality Shtr Sound Self TimerPicture # Shtr Sound # desired setting Seconds ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual ModePress 2/1 to select white balance mode Manual recording Manual adjustment mode To set the white balance manually Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment Select Shtr or Iris using the cursor button ≥ MF appears on the screen Press 2/1 to adjust the focusRecording with Manual focus Motion picture playback using operation icon Playback Operations Repeat playback Video Setup # Repeat Play # onCreating still picture from motion picture 169 1920k1080 Zooming in on a still picture during playback Playback zoom Video Setup # Resume Play # onResuming the previous playback Move the zoom lever to side Select the playback date, then press the Enter button Various playback functionsPlaying back motion pictures/still pictures by date Date select icon Normal Select the desired sound and press the Enter buttonShort Long Select Start and press the Enter button Deleting scenes/still pictures To delete by confirming images being played back To complete editing Press the Menu button to complete dividing Edit Scene # Divide # Cancel ALLDividing a scene Avchd Edit Scene # Divide # SET Select YES and press the Enter button Dividing a scene to partially delete iFrameStop the playback Edit Scene # SPLIT&DELETE Video Setup or PICT. Setup # Scene Protect Protecting scenes/still pictures Hdmi terminal AV multi cable supplied Watching Video/Pictures on your TVConnect this unit to a TV Picture quality ≥ Example Select the Hdmi channel with a Hdmi mini cable Change the mode to to play backSelect the video input on the TV Cables Reference items VQT3J95 Setup # Hdmi Resolution # AUTO/1080i/480p Connecting with a Hdmi mini cableConnecting with the AV multi cable Setup # AV Multi # desired setting Setup # Viera Link # on Playback using Viera LinkWhat is the Viera Link Hdavi Control? ≥ If you are not using Viera Link, set to OFF Other linked operations Operate with the remote control for the TVAutomatic input switching Turning the unit off Check the used space of the SD card Change the mode toCopying from Built-in Memory to SD card Copy When you stop copying halfway Press the Menu button while copying Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video devices, etc Check before dubbing ≥ Turn on the unit This function is available in all modes To dub using equipment with an SD card slotTo dub using equipment with a USB terminal ≥ Do not press the Enter button of the unit during dubbing About the screen indication of the unit ≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality You can dub by connecting an AV multi cableStart playback on this unit Device for details Smart wizard What you can do with a PCHD Writer LE Important Notice End User License Agreement Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following CPU Operating environmentOperating environment for HD Writer LE RAM To use the HD Writer LE Windows 7/Windows Vista 1.0 GHz or higher Windows 7 32 bit/64 bitWindows Vista 32 bit SP1/SP2 MHz or higher Installation Insert the CD-ROM into the PC Uninstalling HD Writer LE PC must be rebooted for the application to work Turn on the unit Connecting to a PCConnect this unit to the AC adaptor Connect this unit to a PC Charging the battery by connecting it to different devices To disconnect USB cable safely Example folder structure of an SD card About the PC displayCopying your still pictures to Your PC Example folder structure of built-in memory Starting HD Writer LE Select Start # All Programs # Panasonic # HD Writer LE 1.0 # Double-click Camsd displayed on the desktop If using MacOperating environment OPEN/F2.0 IndicationsRecording indications Confirmatory indications 100 Playback indicationsIndication of connection to other devices Picture Quality l57 101 This Battery Cannot be UsedMessages Periodically Make Back UP of Data in BUILT-IN Memory Scenes with will be deleted About recovery102 103 TroubleshootingError Occurred Please Turn Unit 104 Environment TOO 105 106 107 About this unit When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump itCleaning 108 When disposing of or giving away this unit, note that About the batteryWhen you are not going to use the unit for an extended time Be sure to detach the battery after use About the AC adaptor Bring spare batteries when going out for recordingDo not throw an old battery into fire 110 About the SD card About status indicator during chargingWhen disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that 111 Causes of condensation LCD monitorAbout condensation 112 Licenses About copyrightCarefully observe copyright Laws 113 SD card Recording modes/approximate recordable time114 Built-in Memory Approximate number of recordable pictures 115 Specifications 116 117 USB 118 Motion picturesStill pictures Mm Wk25 mm Hk75.5 mm D 1.8 q Wk1.0 q Hk3.0 q D Information for your safety119 Optional accessories 120 Class GB SD Memory Card 121Class Accessory Order Form For USA and Puerto Rico Customers 122 Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions Limited Warranty Coverage For USA and Puerto Rico OnlyCarry-In or Mail-In Service 123 124 As of December Camcorder Products One 1 year, parts and labour Panasonic Product Limited Warranty125 Fade Fade color Focus Formatting Frame-by-frame playback Date and time display Date and time setting Delete126 127 Still picture compatibility Carga de la batería Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápidoInsertar la batería Insertar/extraer una tarjeta SD Sobre como usarlo boton del Cursor Encender/apagar el dispositivoSelección del modo Selección del idioma 130 Grabación de películasReproducción de película/ fotografía Selec Medio 131 Se visualiza cuando se toca Panasonic Canada Inc

Panasonic HDC-TM40P/PC, HDC-SD40P/PC Recording with Manual focus, Press 2/1 to adjust the focus

Models: HDC-TM41P/PC HDC-TM40P/PC HDC-SD40P/PC

Recording with Manual focus

≥MF appears on the screen.

3 Press 2/1 to adjust the focus.