Panasonic Hdc Sd40 Owners Maual Manual

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Preparation
Basic
Advanced 
(Recording)
Copy/Dubbing
With a PC
Others
Advanced 
(Playback)
Copy/Dubbing
Copying from Built-in Memory to SD 
card [HDC-TM40/HDC-TM41].................. 80
Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc 
recorder, video devices, etc. .................. 82
With a PC
What you can do with a PC .................... 86
End User License Agreement ...........  88
Operating environment .......................... 89
Installation ............................................... 92
Connecting to a PC ................................. 94 About the PC display ........................  96
Starting HD Writer LE 1.0 ....................... 97 Reading the operating instructions of 
the software applications...................  97
If using Mac ............................................. 98
Others
Indications ............................................... 99
Messages ............................................... 101 About recovery ................................  102
Troubleshooting .................................... 103
Cautions for use.................................... 108
About copyright .................................... 113
Recording modes/approximate 
recordable time ..................................... 114
Approximate number of recordable 
pictures .................................................. 115
Specifications........................................ 116
Optional accessories ............................ 120 Accessory Order Form (For USA 
and Puerto Rico Customers) ...........  122
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. 
AND PUERTO RICO) ............................. 123
Warranty 
(For Canadian Customers) ................... 125
Index ...................................................... 126
Spanish Quick Use Guide/
Guía española para el uso rápido........ 128
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Check the accessories before using this unit.
Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Product numbers correct as of Jan. 2011. These may be subject to change.
Accessories
Battery pack
VW-VBK180
AC adaptor
VSK0711
AC cable
K2CA2CA00025
AV multi cable
K1HY12YY0008
USB cable
K1HA05AD0007
CD-ROM
Software
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∫Inserting the battery
Install the battery by inserting it in the 
direction shown in the figure.
A Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.
∫Charging the battery
A DC input terminal
1 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input 
terminal.
2 Connect the AC cable to the AC 
adaptor, then the AC outlet.
≥ The status indicator will flash red at an 
interval of 2 seconds, indicating that 
charging has begun.
It will turn off when the charging is 
completed.
∫ Inserting/removing an SD card
1) Open the LCD monitor.
≥Check that the access lamp has gone off.
2) Open the SD card cover and insert 
(remove) the SD card into (from) the 
card slot  B.
≥ Face the label side  C in the direction 
shown in the illustration and press it 
straight in as far as it will go.
≥ Press the center of the SD card and then 
pull it straight out.
3) Securely close the SD card cover.
≥ Securely close it until it clicks.
Quick Guide
Access lamp [ACCESS] A
≥When this unit is accessing the SD 
card or built-in memory, the access 
lamp lights up.
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∫Turning the unit on/off
Turning the unit on and off with the 
power button
Press the power button to turn on the unit.
A The status indicator lights on.
≥ To turn off the unit, hold down the power 
button until the status indicator goes off.
Turning the unit on and off with the LCD 
monitor
Opening the LCD monitor turns on the unit. 
Closing the LCD monitor turns off the unit.
To turn on the unit
A The status indicator lights on.
To turn off the unit
B The status indicator goes off.
∫Selecting a mode
Operate the mode switch to change the 
mode to   or  .
∫How to use the cursor button
≥Use the cursor button to select the  
recording functions and playback  
operations, and to operate the menu  
screen.
≥ In this owner’s manual, the cursor button 
is denoted as shown below or as  
3 /4 /2/ 1.
Example: For pressing the (down) button.
∫ Language selection
1) Press the MENU button, then select 
[SETUP]  # [LANGUAGE].
2) Select desired language.
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Recording Mode ( l31)
Playback Mode ( l36, 63)
or  Press 4
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∫Selecting a media to record
[HDC-TM40/HDC-TM41]
1) Change the mode to .2) Select the menu.
3) Select the media to record motion 
pictures or still pictures using 
3/4 /2/ 1, and press the ENTER 
button.
≥ Select [VIDEO/SD CARD] or [PICTURE/
SD CARD] to record to the SD card.
Select [VIDEO/Built-inMemory] or 
[PICTURE/Built-inMemory] to record to 
the built-in memory.
≥ The media is selected separately to 
motion pictures or still pictures is 
highlighted in yellow.
4) Press the MENU button.
∫ Recording motion pictures
1) Change the mode to  .
2) Open the LCD monitor.
3) Press the recording start/stop button to 
start recording.
A When you begin recording,  ; changes 
to  ¥.
∫ Recording still pictures
1) Change the mode to  .
2) Open the LCD monitor.
3) Press the   button to take the 
picture.
∫Motion picture/Still picture 
playback
1) Change the mode to  .
2) Select the play mode select icon  A 
using  3/4/2 and press the ENTER 
button.
3) Select the [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish 
to play back, then press the ENTER 
button. /
Select the [MEDIA] and [VIDEO/
PICTURE] you wish to play back, then 
press the ENTER button.
≥ Press the MENU button.
: [MEDIA SELECT]
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4) Select the scene or the still picture to be played back using  3/4/2 /1, then 
press the ENTER button.
B  is displayed when [AVCHD] is 
selected or   is displayed when 
[iFrame] is selected in step 3.
≥ When you select  / and press the 
ENTER button, the next (previous) page is 
displayed.
5) Select the operation icon using  3/4 /2/ 1.
COperation icon
≥  Press the ENTER button to display(/not-
display) the operation icon.
(Motion picture playback)
1 /; : Playback/Pause
6 : Rewind playback
5 : Fast forward playback
∫ : Stops the playback and shows 
the thumbnails.
(Still picture playback)
1 /; : Slide show (playback of the still 
pictures in numerical order) start/
pause.
2; : Plays back the previous picture.
;1 : Plays back the next picture.
∫ : Stops the playback and shows 
the thumbnails.
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1 Power button [ ] (l26)
2 Delete/Video light button  [ /LIGHT] ( l48, 69)
3 Intelligent auto/Manual button 
[iA/MANUAL] ( l34, 59)
4 Optical image stabilizer button  [ O.I.S.] ( l48)
5 Recording start/stop button ( l31)
6 Battery holder ( l20)
7 HDMI mini connector [HDMI]  (l 74, 78)
8 USB terminal [ ] ( l82, 94)
9 AV multi connector ( l74, 85)
≥ Use the AV multi cable (only the supplied 
cable).
10 Access lamp [ACCESS] ( l25)
11 C a r d  sl o t  ( l25)
12 SD card cover ( l25)
13 Speaker
14 Lens cover opening/closing switch
When not using the unit, close the lens 
cover to protect the lens.
≥Slide the opening/closing switch to open/
close the cover.
15 Lens cover
16 Lens
17 Internal stereo microphones
18 Video light ( l48)
Preparation
Parts identification and handling
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6
5
AV MULTI
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11
13
16
18
15 14
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19 Menu button [MENU] (l39)
20 LCD monitor ( l29)
≥ It can open up to 90 o.
≥ It can rotate up to 180 o A towards the lens 
or 90 o B  towards the opposite direction.
21 cursor button ( l36, 39, 49)
≥ Use the cursor button to select the 
recording functions and playback 
operations, and to operate the menu 
screen.
≥ In this owner’s manual, the cursor button 
is denoted as shown below or as 
3 /4 /2/ 1.
Example: For pressing the (down) button
22 Enter button [ENTER] ( l36, 39, 49)
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21 20
22
Due to limitations in LCD production 
technology, there may be some tiny bright 
or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. 
However, this is not a malfunction and 
does not affect the recorded picture.
or Press 4
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23 Tripod receptacle
≥If you attach a tripod which has a 5.5 mm 
(0.22 q) screw or larger, it may damage 
this unit.
24 Battery release lever [BATT] ( l20)
25 Photoshot button [ ] ( l33)
26 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Recording  Mode) ( l47)
Thumbnail display switch [ / ]/
Volume lever [ sVOL r] (In Playback 
Mode) ( l37)
27 Mode switch ( l27)
28 Status indicator ( l26)
29 DC input terminal [DC IN] ( l21)
≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except 
the supplied one.
30 Grip belt
Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits 
your hand.
1 Flip the belt.
2 Adjust the length.
3 Replace the belt.
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24
27
25
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29
28
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∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360.
≥The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The 
dedicated battery (VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360) supports this function. The only 
batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and 
batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries 
which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way 
guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been 
manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.
Inserting/removing the battery
≥Press the power button to turn off the unit. ( l26)
Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.
Preparation
Power supply
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine 
product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs 
are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of 
appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead 
to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure 
occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products 
are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
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Removing the battery
Be sure to hold down the power button 
until the status indicator goes off. Then 
remove the battery while supporting the 
unit to prevent it from dropping.
Move the battery release lever in the 
direction indicated by the arrow and 
remove the battery when unlocked.
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A Insert the battery until it clicks and 
locks.
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