Panasonic Hdc Hs700 Operating Instructions

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Please 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 important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. (l109, 117)1 Touch [FORMAT MEDIA].
2
Touch [SD CARD] or 
[Built-inMemory].Touch [SD CARD] or [HDD].
≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen.
≥ Perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be disposed/ 
transferred. ( l144)
≥ Perform a physical formatting of the built-in memory/HDD when this unit is to be disposed/ 
transferred. ( l142)
≥Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card, while formatting. Do not expose the unit to 
vibrations or shock.
The 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 [CHANGE MEDIA] switches the unit between the display for the SD card and the 
display for the built-in memory/HDD.
≥ Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to close the indication.
≥The SD card, built-in memory or built-in HDD r equires some space to store information and 
manage system files, so the actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value. 
The usable built-in memory/HDD space is generally calculated as 1 GB=1,000,000,000 
bytes. The capacities of this unit, PCs and software are expressed as 
1 GB=1,024k 1,024k1,024=1,073,741,824 bytes. Therefore, the indicated value of the 
capacity appears to be smaller.
Perform the touch screen calibration if a different object to the one touched is selected.
1Touch [CALIBRATION].≥ Touch [ENTER].2Touch the [ _] that appears on the screen with the supplied stylus pen.≥Touch [ _] in sequence (up left  # down left # down right  # up right  # center).3 Touch [ENTER].
≥Calibration cannot be performed when the LCD monitor is turned 180 o.
[FORMAT MEDIA]
Use this unit to format media.
Formatting built-in memory or HDD is only available with this unit.
Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card may 
not be used on this unit.
[MEDIA STATUS]
[CALIBRATION]
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This item is used to start the unit demonstration.
(Only when the mode is at the   or   position)
If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [ON] when there is no SD card inserted and while this unit is 
connected to the AC adaptor, the demonstration automatically starts.
If any operation takes place, the demonstration is canceled. However if no operations take 
place for approx. 10 minutes, the demonstration automatically starts again. To stop the 
demonstration, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF] or insert an SD card.
This 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 demonstration automatically starts.
When you touch [EXIT], the demonstration will be canceled.
You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen.
[DEMO MODE][OFF]/[ON]
[O.I.S. DEMO]
[LANGUAGE][English]/[Français]/[Español]
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Basic
Setup
3
Using with the remote 
control
Select the menu.
1 Power on/off button [ ]
Power can be turned on/off when the LCD 
monitor is opened or the viewfinder is 
extended.
≥Power cannot be turned on by the power 
on/off button when 36 hours have passed 
after the power is turned off. Press the 
power button on the unit and turn the 
power back on.
≥ Power cannot be turned off when it is 
connected to the PC or the DVD burner.
2 Photoshot button [ ]
*
3 On-screen display button 
[EXT DISPLAY] ( l103)
4 Playback operation buttons (l41, 86)These buttons function in the same manner 
as the corresponding playback operation 
icon being displayed on screen.
[Excluding skip playback. ( l86)]
5 Delete button [ ]
*
6 Direction buttons [ 3,4 ,2, 1]
7 Zoom/volume/thumbnail display  switch buttons [T, W,  /VOL]*
8 Recording start/stop button [START/STOP]*
9 Date/time button [DATE/TIME] ( l47) 10 Menu button [MENU]
*
11 OK button [OK]
* means that these buttons function in the 
same manner as the corresponding 
buttons on the unit.
: [SETUP] # 
[REMOTE CONTROL] # [ON]
SEARCH
STILL ADV STILL ADV SEARCH
/VOL
DATE/TIMESTART/
STOPEXT DISPLAYPLAY
STOP
OK
SKIP SKIP
MENU
PAUSE
2
3
4
6 58 7
9
10
11
1Remove the insulation sheet A before using.
Replacing a button-type battery
1 While pressing the stopper  B, pull 
out the battery holder.
2 Set the button-type battery with its  (i) mark facing upward and then 
put the battery holder back in place.
≥ When the button-type battery runs 
down, replace it with a new battery 
(part number: CR2025). The battery 
should normally last about 1 year, 
however this depends on how 
frequently the unit is used.
≥ Keep the button-type battery out of 
reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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∫Remote control usable range
A Remote control sensor
Distance: Within approx. 5 m (16 feet)
Angle: Approx. 10 o up and 15 o down, left, 
and right
≥ The remote control is intended for indoor 
operation. Outdoors or under strong light, 
the unit may not operate properly even 
within the usable ranges.
1Press a direction button.
≥Selected item will become yellow.
2Select the item with the 
direction button.
3Confirm the selection by 
pressing the OK button.
≥Selection/confirmation of operation icons, 
thumbnail display etc. can be operated.
≥ All touch operations on the unit can also 
be operated by the remote control (some 
exceptions).
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is 
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with 
the same or equivalent type 
recommended by the manufacturer. 
Dispose of used batteries according to 
the manufacturer’s instructions.
Replace battery with Panasonic PART 
NO. CR2025 only. Use of another battery 
may present a risk of fire or explosion.
Caution: Battery may explode if mistreated.Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep 
away from children.
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose 
of in fire.
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10
15
15
Operation of direction 
buttons/OK button
STILL ADV STILL ADVSTOP
OK
SKIPSKIP
MENU
PAUSE
STILL ADV STILL ADVSTOP
OK
SKIPSKIP
MENU
PAUSE
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Advanced
Recording 
(Advanced)
1
Zoom in/out function
The maximum optical zoom ratio is 12k.
The default setting of the [ZOOM MODE] is [i.Zoom 18 k]. It can be extended to a maximum 
of 18k  during Motion Picture Recording Mode. ( l66)
¬ Change the mode to   or  .
Zoom operation can be done using the multi 
manual ring.
Zoom by rotating the ring.
≥The zoom speed varies depending on the 
speed to rotate the ring. If the number of the recording pixels is set to 
anything other than the maximum number of 
recording pixels in Still Picture Recording 
Mode, the still picture can be recorded with a 
zoom ratio of a maximum of 25
k without 
degrading the picture quality.
≥ Extra optical zoom ratio varies depending 
on the setting of [PICTURE SIZE] and 
[ASPECT RATIO]. ( l78, 79)
∫ Extra optical zoom mechanism
When you set the picture size to  , the 
maximum   area is cropped to the center 
 area, allowing a picture with a higher 
zoom effect.
≥ If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound may 
be recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly.
≥
When the zoom magnification is 12k, the subjects are focused at about 1.2 m (3.9 feet) or more.≥ When the zoom magnification is 1 k, this unit can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm (1.6 q) 
away from the lens.
≥ The zoom speed does not vary when operating with the adjust zoom buttons and the 
remote control.
6WT6WT
TWVOL
WT
VOL
Zoom lever/Adjust zoom buttons
T side:
Close-up recording (zoom in)
W side:
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
≥The zoom speed varies depending on the 
range over which the zoom lever is moved.
≥ The adjust zoom buttons are useful for 
making fine adjustments to the zoom 
magnification.
Ring zoom
A
BA side:
Close-up recording 
(zoom in)
B side:
Wide-angle 
recording (zoom out)
Extra Optical Zoom
0.3M12 .2M0.3M
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Advanced
Recording 
(Advanced)
2
Optical Image Stabilizer 
Function
Optical Image Stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as much.¬Change the mode to   or  .
∫ Changing the Optical Image Stabilizer function when in Still Picture 
Recording Mode
[MODE1]:
The function works all the time.
[MODE2]:
The function works when the   button is pressed. We recommend you are recording 
yourself or recording with a tripod in Still Picture Recording Mode.
≥When in [MODE1],  /  appears. When in [MODE2],  /  appears.
≥Stabilization may not be possible under strong shaking conditions. : [RECORD SETUP] 
# [O.I.S.] # [MODE1] or [MODE2]
O.I.S.Optical image stabilizer button
Pressing the button changes the Optical image 
stabilizer setting.
(Motion Picture Recording Mode)
 #    # OFF
(Still Picture Recording Mode) /  # /  # OFF
≥ Switch to Manual Mode before setting the 
Optical image stabilizer function to off.
: Active mode
This setting gives more stabilization and is 
suitable for recording when walking. : ON
This setting is suitable  for recording in a stable 
state such as scenery. We recommend recording 
with a tripod in Motion Picture Recording Mode.
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Advanced
Recording 
(Advanced)
3
AF/AE tracking
It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen.
The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. 
(Dynamic tracking)
¬Change the mode to   or  .
1Touch .
≥  will be displayed on the screen.
≥ When [FACE RECOG.] ( l68) is [ON] and 
a registered face is detected, the target is 
automatically locked.
2Touch the object and lock the 
target.
A Target frame
≥ When you touch the head of the object, 
the target frame on the head gets locked 
and tracking starts.
≥ Touch the object to be changed again 
when you want to change the target.
≥ When the Intelligent Auto Mode is 
selected, the setting becomes   
(Normal) and touched object is tracked. 
Selection becomes   (Portrait) when 
target frame is locked on a face. (It may 
turn to   (Normal) even if the target is 
locked on the face when a spotlight is 
shining or with a dark scene.)
3Start recording.
≥When you touch [RETURN], the tracking 
function will be canceled.
∫ About target frame
≥When target lock fails, the target frame 
blinks in red and then disappears. Touch a 
characteristic part (color etc.) on the object 
to lock onto it again.
≥
When the   button is pressed halfway in 
Still Picture Recording Mode, the focus is 
set to the object that is locked. The target 
frame turns green when it focuses, and the 
target cannot be changed.
≥ It may track different objects or may not 
lock the target depending on the recording 
conditions such as the following:
jWhen the object is too large or too small
j When color of the object is similar to the 
background
j When the scene is dark
≥ When the target is locked in Still Picture 
Recording Mode, the screen may become 
dark or the AF assist lamp may turn on.
≥ AF/AE tracking will be canceled in the 
following cases.
jWhen the mode is changed
j When the power is turned off
j When the Scene mode is set
j Switch to Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual 
Mode
j Switch to face-to-face recording
≥ After setting [DISPLAY] to [OFF] if no 
operation is performed for a few seconds, 
the operation icon disappears. Touch the 
screen to display the icon again. When the 
AF/AE tracking is used, the icon does not 
disappear.
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Advanced
Recording 
(Advanced)
4
1080/60p recording
This is a 1080/60p (1920k1080/60 progressive) recording mode that can record in maximum 
quality*.
* This means the highest quality for this unit.
¬ Change the mode to .
≥Please refer to page 147 for details about approximate recordable time.
1080/60p
≥The scenes recorded in 1080/60p can be saved or played back by this unit or the 
HD Writer AE 2.1.
1080
60p1080/60p button
To set to 1080/60p recording mode, press 
and hold the button until   is displayed.
≥ To return to normal recording mode, 
press and hold the button until   
disappears.
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Advanced
Recording 
(Advanced)
5
Recording functions of 
operation icons
Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded.¬Change the mode to   or  .
1Touch   to display the 
operation icons on the screen.
≥Touch  1 at the bottom right of the screen 
to change the page and touch  /  to 
display/not-display the operation icon.
2(e.g. Backlight compensation)
Select an operation icon.
≥ Select the operation icon again to cancel 
the function.
≥ Refer to the respective pages for 
canceling the following functions.
jSmile shot ( l61)
j Self-timer ( l62)
j Built-in flash ( l61)
*1 Not displayed in Still Picture Recording  Mode.
*2 Not displayed in the Intelligent Auto  Mode.
*3 Not displayed in Motion Picture  Recording Mode.
*4 It is displayed only when a headphone is 
connected to the headphone output 
terminal.
≥ If you turn off the power or change the 
mode to  , PRE-REC, Color night rec, 
Backlight compensation, Self-timer and 
Tele macro functions are canceled.
≥ If you turn off the power, the Fade function 
is canceled.
≥ It is possible to set from the menu. 
(Except for the PRE-REC, on/off of the 
Guideline, and Headphone volume 
adjustment)
≥ After setting [DISPLAY] to [OFF] if no 
operation is performed for a few seconds, 
the operation icon disappears. Touch the 
screen to display the icon again.
F
FA
FF
FA
Operation icons
Fade*1
Intelligent contrast control*1, 2
PRE-REC*1
Smile shot*1
Built-in flash*3
Red-Eye Reduction*2, 3
Self-timer*3
Intelligent exposure*2, 3
Backlight compensation
Soft skin mode
*2
Te l e  m a c r o
Guideline
Color Night Rec
*1, 2
Headphone volume adjustment*4
PRE-REC
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When you start recording, the image/audio gradually 
appears. (Fade in)
When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually 
disappears. (Fade out)
≥The Fade setting is canceled when the recording stops.
∫ To select the color for Fade in/out
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [FADE COLOR]  # 
[WHITE] or [BLACK]
≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white).
This brightens parts that are in shadow and difficult to see and suppresses white saturation 
in bright parts at the same time. Both bright and dark parts can be recorded clearly.
≥If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not 
be clear.
This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds 
before the recording start/stop button is pressed.
≥  appears on the screen.
≥Aim the unit at the subject beforehand.
≥ There is no beep sound.
≥ PRE-REC is canceled in the following cases.
jIf you change the mode.
j If you remove the SD card while [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [VIDEO/SD CARD]
j If you press the MENU button or 1080/60p button.
j If you turn the unit off.
j If you start recording.
j After 3 hours have passed
≥ After setting PRE-REC, if recording starts in less than 3 seconds, or while the PRE-REC 
indication flashes within about 3 seconds after initiating the Quick start operation, motion 
pictures taken 3 seconds before pressing the recording start/stop button cannot be 
recorded.
≥ Images displayed on the thumbnail in Playback Mode will differ from the motion pictures 
displayed at the start of playback.
Fade
Intelligent contrast control
PRE-RECThis prevents you from missing a shot.
(Fade in)
(Fade out)
PRE-REC
PRE-REC
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