Panasonic Hdc Hs700 Operating Instructions

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Cautions for use
The unit and the SD card become warm 
during use. This is not a malfunction.
Keep the High Definition Video Camera 
as far away as possible from 
electromagnetic equipment (such as 
microwave ovens, TVs, video games 
etc.).
≥If you use the High Definition Video 
Camera on top of or near a TV, the 
pictures and sound on the High Definition 
Video Camera may be disrupted by 
electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥ Do not use the High Definition Video 
Camera near cell phones because doing 
so may result in noise adversely affecting 
the pictures and sound.
≥ Recorded data may be damaged, or 
pictures may be distorted, by strong 
magnetic fields created by speakers or 
large motors.
≥ Electromagnetic wave radiation generated 
by microprocessors may adversely affect 
the High Definition Video Camera, 
disturbing the pictures and sound.
≥ If the High Definition Video Camera is 
adversely affected by electromagnetic 
equipment and stops functioning properly, 
turn the High Definition Video Camera off 
and remove the battery or disconnect AC 
adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or 
reconnect AC adaptor and turn the High 
Definition Video Camera on.
Do not use the High Definition Video 
Camera near radio transmitters or high-
voltage lines.
≥ If you record near radio transmitters or 
high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures 
and sound may be adversely affected. Make sure to use the supplied cords and 
cables. If you use optional accessories, 
use the cords and the cables supplied 
with them.
Do not extend the cords and the cables.
Do not spray insecticides or volatile 
chemicals onto the unit.
≥
If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, 
its body may be marred and the surface 
finish may peel off.
≥ Do not leave rubber or plastic products in 
contact with the unit for a long time.
When you use the unit in a sandy or 
dusty place such as a beach, do not let 
sand or fine dust get into the body and 
terminals of the unit.
Also, keep the unit away from sea water.
≥ Sand or dust may damage the unit. (Care 
should be taken when inserting and 
removing a card.)
≥ If sea water splashes onto the unit, wipe 
off the water with a well wrung cloth. Then 
wipe the unit again with a dry cloth.
When carrying the unit, do not drop or 
bump it.
≥ A strong impact can break the unit’s 
casing, causing it to malfunction.
Cleaning
≥ Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull 
the AC cable from the AC outlet, and then 
wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth.
≥ If the unit is very dirty, dip a cloth in water 
and squeeze firmly, and then wipe the unit 
with the damp cloth. Next, dry the unit with 
a dry cloth.
≥ Use of benzine, paint thinner, alcohol, or 
dishwashing liquid may alter the camera 
body or peel the surface finish. Do not use 
these solvents.
≥ When using a chemical dust cloth, follow 
the instructions that came with the cloth.
About this unit
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Do not use the unit for surveillance 
purposes or other business uses.
≥This unit was designed for consumer 
intermittent use. It was not intended for 
continuous use, or for any industrial or 
commercial application resulting in 
prolonged use.
≥ In certain situations, continuous use could 
cause the unit to overheat and cause a 
malfunction. Such use is strongly 
discouraged.
When you are not going to use the unit 
for an extended time
≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or 
cabinet, it is recommended that you place 
a desiccant (silica gel) in with it.
When disposing of or giving away this 
unit, note that:
≥ Formatting and deletion simply change the 
file management information and cannot 
be used to completely erase the data in 
built-in memory or HDD of this unit. The 
data can be recovered using commercially 
available software or the like.
≥ We recommend that you physically format 
the built-in memory or HDD before 
disposing of or giving away this unit.
To physically format the built-in memory, 
connect the unit via the AC adaptor, select 
[FORMAT MEDIA]  # [Built-inMemory] 
from the menu, and then press and hold 
the delete button on the screen below for 
about 3 seconds. When the built-in 
memory data deletion screen appears, 
select [YES], and then follow the on-
screen instructions. To physically format the HDD, connect the 
unit via the AC adaptor, select [FORMAT 
MEDIA] 
# [HDD] from the menu, and then 
press and hold the delete button on the 
screen below for about 3 seconds. When 
the HDD data deletion screen appears, 
select [YES], and then follow the on-
screen instructions.
≥ Please look after the data in your built-in 
memory or HDD carefully. Panasonic will 
not be held responsible in the unlikely 
case that private data is divulged.
The battery used in this unit is a 
rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is 
susceptible to humidity and temperature and 
the effect increases the more the 
temperature rises or falls. In cold areas, the 
full charge indication may not appear or the 
low battery indication may appear about 
5 minutes after starting use. At high 
temperatures, the protection function may 
be triggered, making it impossible to use the 
unit.
Be sure to detach the battery after use.
≥ If the battery is left attached, a minute 
amount of current continues to flow even if 
the unit’s power is off. Keeping the unit in 
this state may result in over discharge of 
the battery. This may result in you not 
being able to use the battery even after it 
is charged.
≥ The battery should be stored in the vinyl 
bag so metal does not come into contact 
with the terminals.
≥ The battery should be stored in a cool 
place free from humidity, with as constant 
About the battery
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temperature as possible. (Recommended 
temperature: 15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to 
77 °F), Recommended humidity: 40% to 
60%)
≥ Extremely high temperatures or low 
temperatures will shorten the life of the 
battery.
≥ If the battery is kept in high-temperature, 
high-humidity, or oily-smoky places, the 
terminals may rust and cause 
malfunctions.
≥ To store the battery for a long period of 
time, we recommend you charge it once 
every year and store it again after you 
have completely used up the charged 
capacity.
≥ Dust and other matter attached to the 
battery terminals should be removed.
Prepare spare batteries when going out 
for recording.
≥ Prepare batteries enough to last for 3 to 4 
times the period you are planning to 
record for. Cold places such as a ski resort 
can shorten recording time.
If you drop the battery accidentally, 
check to see if the terminals are 
damaged.
≥ Attaching a battery with damaged 
terminals can damage the unit or AC 
adaptor.
Do not throw an old battery into fire.
≥ Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire 
may result in an explosion.
If the operating time is very short even 
after the battery has been recharged, the 
battery has worn out. Please purchase a 
new battery. ≥
If the temperature of the battery is 
extremely high or extremely low, charging 
may take time or the battery may not be 
charged.
≥ If the charging lamp keeps flashing, make 
sure that the terminals of the battery or the 
AC adaptor are not exposed to dirt, foreign 
objects or dust, then reconnect them 
properly.
Disconnect the AC cable from the AC 
outlet when you remove dirt, foreign 
objects or dust on the terminals of the 
battery or the AC adaptor.
If the charging lamp is still flashing, the 
temperature of the battery may be 
extremely high or extremely low or 
something may be wrong with the battery 
or AC adaptor. Contact consumer support. 
(l 161, 162)
≥ If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, 
radio reception may be disturbed. Keep 
the AC adaptor 1 m (3.3 feet) or more 
away from the radio.
≥ When using the AC adaptor, it may 
generate whirring sounds. However, this is 
normal.
≥ After use, be sure to disconnect the AC 
adaptor. (If it is left connected, a minute 
amount of current is consumed.)
≥ Always keep the electrodes of the AC 
adaptor and battery clean.About the AC adaptor
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When disposing of or giving away the SD 
card, note that:
≥Formatting and deletion of this unit or 
computer only changes the file 
management information and does not 
completely delete the data in the SD card.
≥ It is recommended that the SD card is 
physically destroyed or the SD card is 
physically formatted using this unit when 
disposing of or giving away the SD card.
To physically format the SD card, connect 
the unit via the AC adaptor, select 
[FORMAT MEDIA]  # [SD CARD] from the 
menu, and then press and hold the delete 
button on the screen below for about 
3 seconds. When the SD card data 
deletion screen appears, select [YES], 
and then follow the on-screen instructions.
≥ The customer is responsible for the 
management of the data in the SD card. ≥
When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it 
with a soft cloth such as eye glass cleaner.
≥
Do not touch the LCD monitor with your 
finger nails, or rub or press with strong force.
≥ It may become hard to see or hard to 
recognize the touch when the LCD 
protection sheet is affixed.
≥ In a place with drastic temperature 
changes, condensation may form on the 
LCD monitor. Wipe it with a soft cloth such 
as eye glass cleaner.
≥ When the unit has become very cold, for 
example due to storage in a cold area, its 
LCD monitor will be slightly darker than 
usual immediately after the power is 
turned on. The normal brightness will be 
restored when the unit’s internal 
temperature rises.
About the SD cardLCD monitor/viewfinder
Extremely high precision technology is 
employed to produce the LCD Monitor 
screen featuring a total of approximately 
230,000 dots. The result is more than 
99.99% effective dots with a mere 0.01% 
of the dots inactive or always lit. 
However, this is not a malfunction and 
does not affect the recorded picture.
Extremely high precision technology is 
employed to produce the viewfinder 
screen featuring a total of approximately 
123,000 dots. The result is more than 
99.99% effective dots with a mere 0.01% 
of the dots inactive or always lit. 
However, this is not a malfunction and 
does not affect the recorded picture.
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After you have set up the face recognition 
function, personal information will be held in 
this unit and included in recorded images.
≥When the unit is serviced, or given away/
disposed of, the personal information 
should be deleted in the interests of 
protecting personal information. ( l97)
Indemnity
≥ Information, including personal 
information, may be changed or lost as a 
result of mistaken operation, static 
electricity effects, accident, breakage, 
repair or other handling.
It should be noted before use that 
Panasonic does not accept any 
responsibility for direct or indirect 
problems which occur as the result of the 
change to or loss of the information 
including personal information. 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 does not form. If it does form, 
take the actions described below.
Causes of condensationCondensation takes place when the 
ambient temperature or humidity is 
changed as follows.
≥
When this unit is brought inside from the 
cold (e.g. a ski slope) to a warm room.
≥ When this unit is moved from an 
air-conditioned car to outside.
≥ When a cold room has been warmed up 
quickly.
≥ When cool wind from an air conditioner is 
directly blown onto this unit.
≥ After rain showers.
≥ When this unit is in a very humid place 
where the air is thick with steam. (e.g. a 
heated swimming pool)
Helpful hint
If, for example, you have used this unit for 
recording on a ski slope and are taking it into 
a heated room, place the unit inside a plastic 
bag, remove as much of the air from inside 
the bag as possible, then seal the bag. 
Leave the unit for about an hour in the room 
so the temperature of the unit is close to the 
ambient temperature of the room, then use 
it.
About personal informationAbout condensation
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About copyright
∫Carefully observe copyright 
laws
Whatever you have recorded and created 
can be used for your personal 
entertainment only. Under copyright 
laws, other materials cannot be used 
without obtaining permission from the 
holders of the copyrights.
∫Licenses
≥SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, 
LLC.
≥ “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are 
trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and 
Sony Corporation.
≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby 
Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are 
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
≥ HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-
Definition Multimedia Interface are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of 
HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States 
and other countries.
≥ VIERA Link
™ is a trademark of Panasonic 
Corporation.
≥ EZ Sync
™ is a trademark of Panasonic 
Corporation.
≥ HDAVI Control
™ is a trademark of 
Panasonic Corporation.
≥ “x.v.Color” is trademark.
≥ LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica 
Microsystems IR GmbH and DICOMAR is 
a registered trademark of Leica Camera 
AG.
≥ Microsoft
®, Windows® and Windows 
Vista® are either registered trademarks or 
trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in 
the United States and/or other countries.
≥ Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted 
with permission from Microsoft 
Corporation.
≥ IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks 
of International Business Machines 
Corporation of the U.S. ≥
Intel
®, Core™, Pentium® and Celeron® are 
the registered trademarks or trademarks 
of the Intel Corporation in the United 
States and other countries.
≥ AMD Athlon
™ is a trademark of the 
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
≥ iMovie and Mac are trademarks of 
Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and 
other countries.
≥ PowerPC is a trademark of International 
Business Machines Corporation.
≥ Other names of systems and products 
mentioned in these instructions are 
usually the registered trademarks or 
trademarks of the manufacturers who 
developed the system or product 
concerned.
This product is licensed under the AVC 
patent portfolio license for the personal and 
non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) 
encode video in compliance with the AVC 
Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode 
AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer 
engaged in a personal and non-commercial 
activity and/or was obtained from a video 
provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No 
license is granted or shall be implied for any 
other use. Additional information may be 
obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. 
See http://www.mpegla.com
.
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Recording modes/approximate 
recordable time
≥SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size.
A Favors image quality
B Favors recording time
≥ The default setting is HG Mode.
≥ Maximum continuously recordable time for one scene: 12 hours
≥ The recording is paused once when the recording time for one scene exceeds 12 hours, 
and the recording will automatically resume after a few seconds.
≥ If a recording with a lot of action is recorded, the recording time is reduced.
≥ The recordable time may be reduced if recording of short scene is repeated.
≥ Use time in the row of 4 GB in above table as a guideline for the time that can be copied 
onto one DVD disc (4.7 GB).
Recording mode1080/60pHAHGHXHE
Picture size1920k10801920k10801920k10801920k10801920k1080
SD card 4GB
19 min
30min 40min 1h 1h30min
8GB40 min1h 1h20min 2h 3h20min
16 GB1h20min2h 2h40min 4h10min 6h40min
32 GB2h40min4h10min 5h30min 8h20min 13h40min
48 GB4h 6h20min 8h10min 12h30min 20h20min
64 GB5h20min 8h30min 11h 16h50min 27h30min
Built-in 
memory 32 GB
2h40min4h10min 5h30min 8h20min 13h40min
HDD 240 GB20h 31h40min 41h 62h30min 102h
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Number of recordable pictures
≥SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size.
(In Still Picture Recording Mode)
Aspect ratio4:3
Picture size4032 k30243200k 24002560k1920640k480
Picture quality
SD card
512 MB70 110 110 180 180 290 3600 6100
1GB140 220 220 360 360 580 7400 12000
2GB300 450 450 740 740 1200 15000 25000
4GB610 940 940 1500 1500 2400 30000 50000
8GB1200 1900 1900 3000 3000 4800 60500 102000
16 GB2500 3900 3900 6200 6200 9700 122000 205000
24 GB3600 5800 5800 9100 9100 14000 179000 301000
32 GB5000 7900 7900 12500 12500 19500 246000 414000
48 GB7200 11000 11000 18000 18000 28000 364000 613000
64 GB10000 15800 15800 25000 25000 39000 492000 829000
Built-in 
memory32 GB5000 7900 7900 12500 12500 19500 246000 414000
HDD240 GB37000 58000 58000 93000 93000 146000 899100 899100
Aspect ratio3:2
Picture size4608 k30723600k 24002880k1920
Picture quality
SD card
512 MB60 90 100 160 160 250
1GB120 180 200 320 320 500
2GB240 390 400 650 650 1000
4GB500 800 850 1300 1300 2000
8GB1000 1600 1700 2700 2700 4200
16 GB2100 3300 3400 5500 5500 8500
24 GB3100 4900 5100 8100 8100 12700
32 GB4200 6700 7000 11000 11000 17500
48 GB6200 9800 10000 16000 16000 25000
64 GB8400 13400 14000 22000 22000 35000
Built-in 
memory32 GB4200 6700 7000 11000 11000 17500
HDD240 GB32000 50000 50000 83000 83000 130000
12 .2M7.7M4.9M0.3M
14.2M8.6M5.5M
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(In Motion Picture Recording Mode)
≥The numbers shown in the table are approximations.
≥ The number of recordable pictures depends on whether   and   are used 
together and on the subject being recorded.
≥ Maximum number of recordable pictures that can be displayed is 99999.
If the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99999, the number will not change when the 
picture is taken until the number of recordable pictures gets less than 99999.
≥
The memory capacity indicated on the label of an SD card is the total of the capacity for copyright 
protection and management and the capacity which can be used on the unit, a PC etc.
Aspect ratio16:9
Picture size4864 k27363840k 21603072k1728
Picture quality
SD card
512 MB65 100 100 160 160 2701GB130 200 200 320 320 540
2GB270 400 400 700 700 11004GB550 850 850 1420 1420 22008GB1100 1700 1700 2800 2800 4500
16 GB2200 3400 3400 5600 5600 900024 GB3300 5100 5100 8400 8400 1300032 GB4500 7000 7000 11500 11500 18200
48 GB6600 10000 10000 17000 17000 2600064 GB9000 14000 14000 23000 23000 36400
Built-in 
memory32 GB4500 7000 7000 11500 11500 18200
HDD240 GB34000 54000 54000 86000 86000 136000
Aspect ratio16:9
Picture size4864 k27363840k 21601920k1080Picture quality
SD card
512 MB65 100 100 160 440 690
1GB130 200 200 320 900 14002GB270 400 400 700 1800 28004GB550 850 850 1420 3600 5600
8GB1100 1700 1700 2800 7300 1100016 GB2200 3400 3400 5600 14000 2300024 GB3300 5100 5100 8400 21000 34000
32 GB4500 7000 7000 11500 29000 4600048 GB6600 10000 10000 17000 44000 6900064 GB9000 14000 14000 23000 59000 93000
Built-in 
memory32 GB4500 7000 7000 11500 29000 46000
HDD240 GB34000 54000 54000 86000 221000 348000
13.3M8.3M5.3M
13.3M8.3M2.1M
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Specifications
High Definition Video Camera
Information for your safetyPower source:
Power consumption: DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor)
DC 7.2 V (When using battery)
Recording:
6.0 W
6.3 W
Signal system
1080/60p, 1080/60i
Recording format1080/60p: Original format
HA/HG/HX/HE: AVCHD format compliant
Image sensor1/4.1z 3MOS image sensor
Total: 3050 K k3
Effective pixels:
Motion picture: 2530 K k3 (16:9)
Still picture: 2320 K k3 (4:3), 2630 K k3 (3:2), 
2530 K k3 (16:9)
Lens Auto Iris, F1.5 to F2.8
Focal length:
3.45 mm to 41.4 mm
Macro (Full range AF)
35 mm equivalent:
Motion picture: 35 mm to 420 mm (16:9)
Still picture: 38.8 mm to 466 mm (4:3)
35.7 mm to 428 mm (3:2)
35 mm to 420 mm (16:9)
Minimum focus distance:
Normal: Approx. 4 cm (1.6 q) (Wide)/Approx. 1.2 m 
(3.9 feet) (Tele)
Tele macro: Approx. 70 cm (28 q) (Tele)
Intelligent auto Macro: Approx. 1 cm (0.4 q) (Wide)/Approx. 70 cm 
(28 q) (Tele)
Filter diameter 46 mm
Zoom12k Optical Zoom, 18 k i.Zoom, 30 k/700 k Digital Zoom
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