Panasonic Hdc Z10000 Owners Manual

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Perform focus adjustments using the focus ring. If auto focusing is difficult due to the 
conditions, then use Manual Focus.
≥Switch to Manual Mode. ( l46)
1Press the FOCUS A/M/ ¶ button to switch to Manual Focus.
≥ It will switch to MF from AF.
2Adjust the focus by rotating the focus ring.≥The focus value can be set from MF00 (focus distance: approximately 30 cm (0.98 feet) (in 
3D Recording Mode) and approximately 3.5 cm (1.4 q) (in 2D Recording Mode)) to MF99 
(focus distance: infinity). The larger the focus value gets, the further the position where 
focus is achieved.
≥ It is set to MF95 and the focus will move to infinite when the FOCUS A/M/ ¶ button is 
pressed and held.
≥ To return to Auto Focus, either press the FOCUS A/M/ ¶ button or set to Intelligent Auto 
Mode by switching the iA/MANU switch.
≥ When the distance to the subject approaches within 1 m (3.3 feet) approx., the camera 
switches to the macro range and   or  . (The camera may switch to the macro range 
even when the distance to the subject is 1 m (3.3 feet) or more  depending on the subject.)
≥ Depending on the zoom magnification, this unit may fail to switch to the macro range, or go 
to a non-displayed focus value.
≥ When you perform a zoom operation in the macro range, this unit may go out of focus.
≥ When you change the [3D/2D REC MODE] setting, this unit will go into Auto Focus Mode.
Utilizing the USER buttonIt is convenient to use following functions of the USER button when it is set to Manual Focus.
≥Please refer to page 67 for details about setting the USER button.
Recording
Focus
USER button functionEffect
Push AF ( l69) It can be temporary changed to Auto Focus when it is 
set to Manual Focus.
Focus Assist ( l71) The in-focus area is displayed in red.

FOCUS A/M¿

AFOCUS A/M/ ¶ button
B Focus ring
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Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the 
scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the White Balance manually.
Switch the modes of White Balance by pressing the W.B. button.
≥Select the optimal mode by confirming the color on the screen.
* Only displayed when Manual Mode is in use.
≥ To return to auto setting, either set to ATW or set to Intelligent Auto Mode by switching the 
iA/MANU switch.
≥ ATW and ATW Lock can also be set to the USER button. ( l67)
≥It is set to ATW when [3D/2D REC MODE] is set to [3D].
Recording
White Balance
IconModeSettings
AT W It will automatically adjust in 
accordance with the recording 
condition.
ATW Lock It will lock the setting for ATW.*P3.2kPreset value for studio recording (halogen lamp, etc.)*P5.6kPreset value for outdoors*
*Ach
BchSetting in accordance to the recording scenes can be set. (
l53)

W.B.
A W.B. button
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∫To set the White Balance in accordance to the recording scene
1 Fill the screen with a white subject.
2 Press the W.B. button to display Ach.
≥When the operation icon is displayed a nd   is touched, it will switch to  . ( l78)
3 Keep on pressing the W.B. button to start the White Balance adjustment.
≥ The screen goes dark momentarily, “WB SET OK” is displayed, and the adjustment ends.
≥When the mode of White Balance is set to something other than Ach/Bch, the Black 
Balance adjustment is performed by pressing and holding the W.B. button. Setting is 
completed when the screen goes black momentarily and “BB SET OK” is displayed.
≥ When the White Balance/Black Balance cannot be performed, an error message 
“WB SET NG” or “BB SET NG” is displayed on the screen. In such case, use other mode.
≥ The contents previously set are maintained in the Ach/Bch. Perform the setting again when 
the recording condition has changed.
∫ To finely adjust the White Balance
White Balance for the Ach/Bch can be finely adjusted. Perform this after adjusting the White 
Balance.
≥Switch to Manual Mode. ( l46)
1 Select the menu.
2 Touch  /  to adjust settings of color.
3 Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.
: [CAMERA SETUP]  # [COLOR TEMP A ch] or [COLOR TEMP B ch]
AchBch
MENU
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Perform Iris/Gain adjustments using the iris ring.
Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.
≥Switch to Manual Mode. ( l46)
1Press the IRIS A/M button to switch to Manual Iris Mode.
≥  disappears.
≥ The gain is displayed in dB.
2Adjust the iris by rotating the iris ring.
Iris/Gain value:
CLOSE !# (F11 to F1.6) !# OPEN !# (0dB to 30dB)
≥ Value closer to CLOSE darken the image.
≥ Value closer to 30dB brighten the image.
≥ When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than OPEN, it changes to the gain value.
≥ To return to Auto Iris Mode, press the IRIS A/M button.
≥If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen increases.
≥ Depending on the zoom magnification, there are iris values that are not displayed.
≥ When the [3D/2D REC MODE] setting is changed, this unit goes into standard Auto Iris 
Mode ( ).
Recording
Iris adjustment
IRIS A/M

MNL
F4.0



A Gain value
B Iris value
C Auto iris icon
*
* It is displayed in Auto Iris Mode. 1
IRIS A/M button
2 Iris ring
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∫Adjusting brightness during the Auto Iris Mode
≥Switch to Manual Mode. ( l46)1 Select the menu.
2 Touch  /  to adjust settings.
3 Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.
Utilizing the USER button
It is convenient to use following functions of t he USER button when it is set to Manual Iris.
≥ Please refer to page 67 for details about setting the USER button. : [CAMERA SETUP] 
# [AUTO IRIS LEVEL]
USER button functionEffect
Backlight Compensation 
( l 69) Switches to automatic iris control to compensate the 
backlight. This will brighten the image on the screen to 
prevent getting dark when a backlight is hitting the 
subject from the back.
Spotlight ( l70) Switches to automatic iris control for spotlight. This will 
allow to clearly record an extremely bright subject.
MENU
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Adjust the shutter speed when recording fast-moving subjects.
≥Switch to Manual Mode. ( l46)
1Touch the LCD monitor to display the operation icons and touch  . 
(l 78)
2Touch  /  to adjust settings.≥When [AUTO] is touched, the shutter speed is set automatically.
≥ Touch   to complete the adjustment.
Shutter speed:
1/60 to 1/2000
≥ It will be 1/30 to 1/2000 when [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [ON]. ( l119)
≥ It will be 1/50 to 1/2000 (1/24 to 1/2000 when [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [ON]) when 
[REC FORMAT] is set to [1080/24p].
≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/2000 is faster.
≥You may see a band of light around an object that is shining very bright, or highly reflective.
≥ During normal playback, image movement may not look smooth.
≥ If you record an extremely bright object or record under indoor lighting, color and screen 
brightness may change or a horizontal line may appear on the screen. Perform following 
operation in such case.
jRecord in the Intelligent Auto Mode
j Adjust the shutter speed to 1/60 in areas where the power supply frequency is 60 Hz, or 
1/100 in areas of 50 Hz.
≥ When the [3D/2D REC MODE] setting is changed, the shutter speed is set automatically.
Recording
Manual shutter speed
SHTR
SHTR
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This unit can record audio in 5.1 ch or 2 ch.
When recording in 2 ch, it is possible to switch between built-in microphone, external 
microphone, or connected audio equipment for each channel.
Microphone setup
Recording setting of the built-in microphone can be adjusted.
Select the menu.
≥If you wish to record higher quality sound and maintain realism even when zooming in, for 
instance recording a music reci tal, we recommend setting [MIC SETUP] to [SURROUND].
≥ When [AUDIO REC] is set to [LPCM], [MIC SETUP] is set to [2ch], and the setting cannot 
be changed. ( l58)
≥ When the [BASS SETTING] is set to anything other than [0dB], it becomes impossible to 
select [FOCUS MIC]. ( l121)
≥ Display of the audio level meter will change depending on the settings. (l 133)
Recording
Audio Input
: [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC SETUP] # desired setting
[SURROUND]:Sound is recorded with 5.1 ch surround microphone.
[ZOOM MIC]:Sound is recorded with 5.1 ch surround microphone changing 
the directionality in conjunction with the zoom operation. 
Sounds near the front of the unit are recorded more clearly if 
you zoom in (close-up) and surrounding sounds are recorded 
more realistically if you zoom out (wide angle).
[FOCUS MIC]:The forward sound is recorded more clearly by enhancing the 
directionality toward the center for the 5.1 ch surround 
microphone.
[2ch]:Sound from two directions is recorded in 2 ch by forward-facing 
stereo microphones.
MENU
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Audio recording
Switches the sound quality for the audio recording.
Select the menu.
≥It may not be able to play back on other devices when set to [LPCM].
≥ [AUDIO REC] will be set to   when the [REC FORMAT] is set to [HA] or [HE], and the 
setting cannot be changed.
Switching Audio Input
∫ Using the built-in microphone
Audio is recorded with the built-in microphone (5.1 ch) when the [MIC SETUP] is set to 
anything other than [2ch].
When [MIC SETUP] is set to [2ch], audio is recorded with the built-in microphone (2 ch) when 
the CH1 switch is set to INT(L) and the CH2 switch is set to INT(R). : [RECORD SETUP] #
 [AUDIO REC] # desired setting
:Records in Do lby Digital.
[LPCM]:Records in uncompressed LPCM.
MENU
INPUT1MICLINE
OFF ON
+48V
INPUT2MICLINE
OFF ON
+48V
INT(L)INPUT1
INPUT2
INPUT2 INT(R)
CH1
CH2
A
CH1 switch
B CH2 switch
C INPUT1,2 (+48V) switches
D INPUT1,2 (LINE/MIC) switches
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∫Using an external microphone or audio equipment
≥Set [MIC SETUP] to [2ch]. ( l57)
1Connect an external microphone or audio 
equipment to AUDIO INPUT1,2 terminals 
(XLR 3 pin). ( l15)
2Use INPUT1,2 (LINE/MIC) switches to 
switch the connected audio input signal.
LINE : audio equipment is connected
Input level is 0 dBu.
MIC : an external microphone is connected
Input level is -50 dBu.
≥ When [EXT. MIC GAIN1] or [EXT. MIC GAIN2] is set to 
[-60dB], the input level is set to -60 dBu. ( l121)
3(When using the phantom microphone (which 
requires +48 V power supply))
Set the INPUT1,2 (+48V) switches to ON.
ON : +48 V power supply to audio input terminals 1, 2 (XLR 3 pin).
OFF : No power supply for audio input terminals 1, 2 (XLR 3 pin).
4Use the CH1 switch to select the input signal to be recorded to audio 
channel 1.
INT(L) : Audio from the built-in microphone L (left) ch is recorded to audio channel 1.
INPUT1 : Audio from a device connected to audio in put terminal 1 (XLR 3 pin) is recorded to 
channel 1.
INPUT2 : Audio from a device connected to audio in put terminal 2 (XLR 3 pin) is recorded to 
channel 1.
5Use the CH2 switch to select the input signal to be recorded to audio 
channel 2.
INT(R) : Audio from the built-in microphone R (right) ch is recorded to audio channel 2.
INPUT2 : Audio from a device connected to audio in put terminal 2 (XLR 3 pin) is recorded to 
channel 2.
A AUDIO INPUT2 
terminal (XLR 3 pin)
B AUDIO INPUT1 
terminal (XLR 3 pin)
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To remove the external microphone, etc., from the audio input terminals 1, 2 
(XLR 3 pin)
Remove while pushing on the PUSH section of the audio 
input terminals 1, 2 (XLR 3 pin).
≥Set the input signal to built-in microphone by switching 
the CH1, CH2 switches to INT (L) or INT (R) after 
removing the external microphone. Audio will not be 
recorded when motion picture is recorded without 
switching.
≥Set INPUT1,2 (+48V) switches to OFF if you connect equipment not compatible with 
+48 V. You can damage this unit or such equipment if you leave the setting at ON.
≥ This unit is turned off when a problem occurs with the +48 V power supply.
≥ The battery will discharge faster if you use a phantom microphone.
≥ When inputting the external microphone signal  to audio channels 1 and 2, connect the 
external microphone to audio input2 terminal (XLR 3 pin) and switch both CH1 and CH2 
switches to INPUT2.
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