Panasonic Hdc Z10000 Owners Manual

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Connecting to the AC outlet
Important:
≥Use the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use the AC adaptor of another device.
≥ 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.
A AC cable (K2CB2CB00022; supplied)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
1Connect the AC cable to the 
AC adaptor and the AC outlet.
≥Use the AC cable (K2CB2CB00022; 
supplied) dedicated for the AC adaptor.
2Connect the AC adaptor to the 
DC input terminal [DC IN].
∫ Removing the AC adaptor
≥Make sure to set the power switch to OFF 
and the status indicator is turned off when 
disconnecting the AC adaptor.
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The unit can record motion pictures or still pictures to an SD card.
Cards that you can use with this unit
Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for 
motion picture recording.
* SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. 
Check via the label on the card, etc.
≥Please confirm the latest information abo ut SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards/
SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following 
website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam
(This website is in English only.)
≥ Operation of the SD Memory Cards 256 MB or less is not guaranteed. Also, the SD 
Memory Card 32 MB or less cannot be used for the motion picture recording.
≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory 
Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.
≥ When the write-protect switch  A on SD card is locked, no recording, 
deletion or editing will be possible on the card.
≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Preparation
Preparation of SD cards
This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is  compatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC 
Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards.  When using an SDHC Memory Card/SDXC 
Memory Card with other equipment, check the equipment is compatible with these 
Memory Cards.
Card typeCapacity
SD Memory Card 512 MB/1 GB/2 GB
SDHC Memory Card 4GB/6GB/8GB/12GB/16GB/24GB/32GB
SDXC Memory Card48 GB/64 GB
e.g.:
32
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Inserting/removing an SD card
Caution:
Check that the access lamp has gone off.
1Open the SD card slot cover 
and insert (remove) the SD 
card into (from) the card slot 
B.
≥One SD card can be inserted into each of 
the card slot 1 and the card slot 2.
≥ 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.
2Securely close the SD card slot 
cover.
≥Securely close it until it clicks.
≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of 
the SD card.
≥ Do not apply strong shocks, bend, or drop 
the SD card.
≥ Electrical noise, static electricity or the 
failure of this unit or the SD card may 
damage or erase the data stored on the 
SD card.
≥ When the card access lamp is lit, do not:
jRemove the SD card
j Turn the unit off
j Insert and remove the USB cable
j Expose the unit to vibrations or shock
Performing the above while the lamp is on 
may result in damage to data/SD card or 
this unit.
≥ Do not expose the terminals of the SD 
card to water, dirt or dust. ≥
Do not place SD cards in the following 
areas:
jIn direct sunlight
j In very dusty or humid areas
j Near a heater
j Locations susceptible to significant 
difference in temperature (condensation 
can occur.)
j Where static electricity or 
electromagnetic waves occur
≥ To protect SD cards, return them to their 
cases when you are not using them.
≥ About disposing of or giving away the SD 
card. ( l144)
When using an SD card not from Panasonic, 
or one previously used on other equipment, 
for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. ( l34) When the SD card is formatted, all 
of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.
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Access lamp  A≥When this unit is accessing the SD 
card, the access lamp lights up.
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Set the power switch to ON while pressing the lock release button B to 
turn on the unit.
A The status indicator lights on.
≥To turn on the unit again after the [ECONOMY (BATT)] or [ECONOMY (AC)] is activated, 
set the power switch to OFF once, and then to ON again. ( l128)
Change the mode to recording or playback.
Operate the mode switch to change the mode to   or  .
Preparation
Turning the unit on/off
Preparation
Selecting a mode
Recording Mode ( l36, 45)
Playback Mode ( l79)
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To turn off the unitSet the power switch to OFF while 
pressing the lock release button.
The status indicator goes off.
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C Mode switch
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The viewfinder is turned off and the LCD monitor is turned on when the LCD monitor is 
extracted. The viewfinder is turned on when the LCD monitor is retracted.
Live image recording or 3D recordings can be viewed in 3D on the LCD monitor.
Using the LCD monitor
1Extract the LCD monitor in the 
direction as indicated in the 
figure.
≥Hold the LCD monitor extract part  A when 
pulling out.
2Rotate to the position that is easy to 
view.
To retract the LCD monitorRetract as shown in the figure with the LCD facing 
downward.
Range of rotation of the LCD monitor≥ It can rotate up to 270 o B  towards the lens.
Preparation
Using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder
≥There are differences in the way that different people experience 3D images. 
Check from a position directly in front of and at around 30 cm  (0.98 feet) from the 
LCD monitor, where you can easily see picture.
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How to use the touch screen
You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger.
It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation or if it is hard to operate with 
your fingers.
∫Touch
Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or 
picture.
≥Touch the center of the icon.
≥ Touching the touch screen will not operate while 
you are touching another part of the touch screen.
∫ Slide while touching
Move your finger while pressing on the touch screen.
∫About the operation icons
///:
These icons are used to switch the menu and thumbnail 
display page, for item selection and setting etc. :
Touch to return to the previous screen such as when 
setting menus.
≥ Do not touch the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens.
≥ Perform the touch screen calibration when the touch is not recognized or wrong location is 
recognized.
Perform the touch screen calibration if a different object to the one touched is selected.
1 Select the menu. (l 30)
≥ 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]
: [OTHER FUNCTION]  # [CALIBRATION] # [YES]MENU
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LCD monitor adjustment
≥These settings will not affect  the images actually recorded.
This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors.
Select the menu. ( l30)
≥It cannot be set when LCD monitor is set to 3D viewing.
≥ When the AC adaptor is in use, [POWER LCD] is set to [ON] automatically.
≥ Recordable time with the battery is shortened when the LCD is made brighter.
It adjusts brightness and color density on the LCD monitor.
1 Select the menu. ( l30)
2 Touch the desired setting item.
3 Touch  /  to adjust settings.
4 Touch [ENTER].
≥ Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen.
[POWER LCD]
: [SW & DISP SETUP]  # [POWER LCD]# [ON]
[LCD SET]
: [SW & DISP SETUP]  # [LCD SET] # [YES]
[COLOR]:Color level of the LCD monitor
[BRIGHTNESS]:Brightness of the LCD monitor
[CONTRAST]:Contrast of the LCD monitor
MENU
MENU
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Viewfinder adjustment
≥These settings will not affect  the images actually recorded.
It adjusts the field of view to show  the image on the viewfinder clearly.
1 Adjust the viewfinder according to the 
position that is easy to view.
≥Be careful not to trap your fingers when moving the 
viewfinder.
≥ The viewfinder can be lifted vertically up to 
approximately 90 o.
≥ Retract the LCD monitor and turn on the viewfinder.
2 Adjust the focus by operating the eyepiece 
corrector lever.
Brightness of the viewfinder can be switched.
Select the menu. ( l30)
The recording images or playback images on the viewfinder can be selected between color/
black and white.
Select the menu. ( l30)
Recording yourself
≥Change the mode to  .
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens 
side.
≥ Displaying during the recording yourself 
can be switched by setting 
[SELF SHOOT]. ( l126)
≥Only some indications will appear on the screen when the [SELF SHOOT] is set to 
[MIRROR]. When  appears, return the direction of the LCD monitor to normal position 
and check the warning/alarm indication. ( l134)
Adjusting the field of view
[EVF SET]
: [SW & DISP SETUP]  # [EVF SET] # [BRIGHT]/[NORMAL]/[DARK]
[EVF COLOR]
: [SW & DISP SETUP]  # [EVF COLOR]# [ON] or [OFF]
[ON]:Displayed in color
[OFF]:Displayed in black and white
MENU
MENU
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When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time 
will appear.
Select [YES] and perform steps 2 to 3 below to set the date and time.
1Select the menu. (l30)
2Touch the date or time to be set, then set 
the desired value using  / .
≥The year can be set between 2000 and 2039.
≥ The 12-hour system is used to display the time.
3Touch [ENTER].
≥The screen may switch to the setting screen for the [TIME ZONE]. Touch the screen and 
set the [TIME ZONE].
≥ Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.
≥The date and time function is driven by a built-in lithium battery.
≥ If the time display becomes [- -], the built-in lithium battery needs to be charged.  To  
recharge the built-in lithium battery, connect t he AC adaptor or attach the battery to this 
unit. Leave the unit as it is for approx. 24 hours and the battery will maintain the date and 
time for approx. 6 months. (The battery is still being recharged even if the unit is off.)
≥ Display method of clock can be changed by setting the [DATE/TIME] or [DATE FORMAT]. 
(l 124)
Time difference from the Greenwich Mean Time can be set.
1 Select the menu. ( l30)
≥If the clock is not set, set the clock to current time first.
2 Touch / and set the region to record.3 Touch [ENTER].≥ Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.
Preparation
Setting date and time
: [OTHER FUNCTION]  # [CLOCK SET] # [YES]
Time zone
: [OTHER FUNCTION]  # [TIME ZONE] # [YES]
MENU
MENU
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1Press the MENU button  .
2Touch the top menu A.
3Touch the submenu B.
≥Next (Previous) page can be displayed by 
touching / .
4Touch the desired item to enter 
the setting.
5Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu 
setting.
Preparation
Using the menu screen
MENU
MENU
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