Panasonic Hdc Z10000 Owners Manual

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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 Oct. 2011. These may be subject to change.≥Keep the microphone holder screw, 
microphone holder adaptor and INPUT 
terminal cap out of reach of children to 
prevent swallowing.
Accessories
Battery pack
CGA-D54
Battery charger
DE-A88B
AC adaptor
VSK0725
AC cable
(for AC adaptor)
K2CB2CB00022
AC cable
(for Battery charger)
K2CA2CA00025
Eye cup
VMG2030
Remote control
(Battery built-in)
N2QAEC000024
Stylus pen
VGQ0C14
CD-ROM
Software
USB cable
K2KYYYY00141AV multi cable
K1HY12YY0008
Lens cap
VYK5H20
VYC1083
Microphone holder
VYC1079
INPUT terminal cap 
(2 caps)
VJF1468
VYC0890
Microphone holder 
adaptor
Microphone holder 
screws
6 mm (0.24 q) length 
(2 screws)
12 mm (0.47 q) length 
(2 screws)
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1 Shoulder strap fixture
2 Sub zoom lever (l48,126)
≥ This lever functions in the same manner 
as the zoom lever.
3 Sub recording start/stop button  (l 33, 126)
≥ This button functions in the same manner 
as the recording start/stop button.
4 Accessory shoe
5 Microphone holder attchment part 
(l 15)
6 Audio input terminals 1, 2 (XLR 3 pin) 
[AUDIO INPUT1,2] ( l16, 59)
7 Zoom lever [T/W] (In Recording  Mode) ( l48)
Volume lever [ rVOL s]/Thumbnail 
display switch [ / ] (In Playback 
Mode) ( l80)
8 Photoshot button [ ] ( l45)
9 Status indicator ( l24)
10 Power switch ( l24)
11 Recording start/stop button (l 36)
12 Grip belt ( l15)
13 Headphone terminal [ ] ( l78) 14 Camera remote jack [CAM REMOTE]
[CONV.] (2.5 mm (0.1
q) super mini jack)
It is possible to adjust the covergence point 
with the remote control connected (optional).
≥ Operations on the remote control 
(optional) will be given priority.
[CAM REMOTE] (3.5 mm (0.14q) mini jack)It is possible to adjust the focus or iris with 
the remote control connected (optional).
≥It is not possible to use the remote control 
(optional) in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
[ZOOM S/S] (2.5 mm (0.1q) super mini jack)It is possible to operate zoom operation or 
recording start/stop with the remote control 
connected (optional).
≥ Do not connect any equipment except the 
remote control (optional) to the camera 
remote jack. Brightness of the image may 
change or it may not focus when an 
equipment other than the remote control 
(optional) is connected.
15 Eyepiece corrector lever ( l28)
16 Tripod receptacle (l 16)
17 Inlet (cooling fan) ( l34)
Preparation
Parts identification and handling
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7
8
9
10
11 1 2
13
14
15
16
17
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18 Wireless remote control sensor (l 32)
19 Internal microphones
20 Recording lamp ( l127)
21 Speaker
22 Lens ( l16)
23 INPUT 1, 2 (LINE/MIC) switches  (l 59)
24 INPUT 1, 2 (+48V) switches ( l59)
25 User 1, 2, 3 buttons [USER1, USER2,  USER3] ( l67)
26 Intelligent auto/Manual switch 
[iA/MANU] ( l46)
27 Quick start button [QUICK START]  (l 75)
28 Quick start lamp ( l75)
29 Focus ring ( l51)
30 Zoom ring ( l48)
31 Iris ring ( l54)
32 Convergence dial [CONV.] ( l40)
33 3D guide button [3D GUIDE] ( l41)
34 Iris auto/Manual button [IRIS A/M]  (l 54) 35 Focus auto/Manual/
¶ button 
[FOCUS A/M/ ¶] ( l 51)
36 Optical image stabilizer button  [O.I.S.] ( l50)
37 White balance button [W.B.] ( l52)
38 Zebra button [ZEBRA] ( l76)
39 Color Bar Screen button [BARS]  (l 76)
40 Menu button [MENU] ( l30)
41 Display/Mode check button [DISP/ MODE CHK] (l 68, 77)
42 Counter button [COUNTER] ( l63)
43 Counter reset button [RESET]  (l 65, 66)
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21
22
23
24
29 30 31 32
25 26 27 28
3433
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41
42
43
35
36
37
38 39
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44 LCD monitor extract part [PULL] (l 25)
45 LCD monitor (Touch screen) ( l26)
46 Shoulder strap fixture
47 Eye cup attachment part ( l15)
48 Eye cup ( l15)
49 Viewfinder ( l28)
50 Battery release button [PUSH] ( l19)
51 Battery holder ( l19) 52 DC input terminal [DC IN] (
l21)
≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except 
the supplied one.
53 Mode switch ( l24)
54 CH1, CH2 switches [CH1, CH2] ( l59)
55 Audio control knobs [CH1, CH2]  (l 62)
56 SD Card slot cover ( l23)
57 Access lamp (card 1) ( l23)
58 Card slot 1 (left)/ Card slot 2 (right) (l 23)
59 Access lamp (card 2) ( l23)
60 HDMI connector [HDMI] ( l88)
61 AV multi connector [AV MULTI] 
(l 88, 109)
≥ Use the AV multi cable (only the supplied 
cable).
62 USB terminal [USB 2.0] ( l102, 107)
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
45
4446
54 55
56
58 59
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61
62
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.
Due to limitations in LCD production 
technology, there may be some tiny bright 
or dark spots on the viewfinder screen. 
However, this is not a malfunction and 
does not affect the recorded picture.
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∫Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand.
∫ Attaching the eye cup
Attach by aligning the notch of the eye cup attachment part with the protrusion at the inside of 
the eye cup.
∫Attaching the microphone holder
≥Attach by using a commercially available screw driver.
≥ When attaching an external microphone (optional) to the microphone holder attchment 
part, use the supplied microphone holder and microphone holder adaptor.
≥ The microphone holder is set up so that a 21 mm (0.83 q) external microphone can be 
attached. Check in advance whether the microphone you wish to use can be attached.



1 , 2 Flip the belt cover and the belt.
3 Adjust the length.
4 , 5 Replace the belt.
ANotch
B Protrusion




\b
CMicrophone holder adaptor
D Microphone holder
E Microphone holder screws (12 mm) (0.47 q)
F Microphone holder attchment part
G Microphone holder screws (6 mm) (0.24 q)
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≥When attaching the microphone holder and the microphone holder adaptor, be sure to 
tighten the screws firmly even though you might hear a squeaking sound.
∫ Attaching the tripod
≥There are tripod mounting holes that are 
compatible with 1/4-20UNC and 3/8-16UNC 
screws. Use the size that matches the diameter of 
the tripod’s fixing screw.
≥ If you attach a tripod which has 5.5 mm (0.22 q) 
screw or larger, it may damage this unit.
∫ Attaching the lens cap
Protect the lens surface with the lens cap while the unit is not used.
∫Attaching the INPUT terminal cap
Attach the INPUT terminal cap while the audio inpu t terminals 1, 2 (XLR 3 pin) is not used.
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ATripod receptacle
Attach or remove it by pinching on it.

BINPUT terminal cap
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∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is CGA-D54.
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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Charging the battery
Important:
≥Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. 
Also, do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.
≥ It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC and 30 oC 
(50 °F and 86 °F).
(The battery temperature should also be the same.)
C AC cable (K2CA2CA00025; supplied)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
1Connect the AC cable to the battery charger and the AC outlet.
≥Use the AC cable (K2CA2CA00025; supplied) dedicated for the battery charger.
2Insert the battery into the battery charger by aligning the arrows.
≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries ( l11, 20, 153).
≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period 
of time with doors and windows closed.
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully 
before using this unit for the first time.
Charging lamp [CHARGE]
ALights up:
Charging (Battery charging time:  l20)
Goes off:
Charging completed
Flashing:
Be sure to connect the unit correctly 
( l 142)
Power lamp B
≥This will light up when the AC cable is 
connected.
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Inserting/removing the battery
Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.
Removing the battery
Make sure that the power switch is set to 
OFF and the status indicator is turned off, 
and then remove by holding onto it taking 
care not to drop. (l24)
While pushing the PUSH button, remove 
the battery.
Insert the battery until it clicks and 
locks.
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Charging and recording time
∫Charging/Recording time
≥Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH
≥ When using the viewfinder (times in parentheses are when using the LCD monitor)
≥ These times are approximations.
≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. 
Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as 
high/low temperature.
≥The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping 
recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc.
≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction.
Battery model 
number
[Voltage/Capacity 
(minimum)]Charging time3D/2D 
Recording  ModeRecording formatMaximum 
continuously  recordable 
timeActual 
recordable  time
Supplied battery/
CGA-D54 (optional)
[7.2 V/5400 mAh] 5h30min3D 
Recording  Mode 1080/60i
4h25min
(4 h) 2h45min
(2h30min)
1080/30p 4h35min
(4 h 10 min) 2h50min
(2h35min)
1080/24p 4h55min
(4 h 20 min) 3h5min
(2h40min)
2D 
Recording  Mode 1080/60p
6h15min
(5 h 45 min) 3h55min
(3h35min)
1080/30p 6h35min
(6 h) 4h5min
(3h45min)
1080/24p 6h55min
(6 h 15 min) 4h20min
(3h55min)
PH, HA,  HE 6h25min
(5 h 55 min) 4h
(3h40min)
Battery capacity indication≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. 
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If the battery discharges, then   will flashes red.
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