What is the DVD-Video format (Video format)? By finalizing the disc, it can be played back on most DVD players. You can record on DVD-RW and DVD-R in Video format with this unit. Refer to P14 about the recording format of high definition picture quality.
About DVD-R DL (dual layer on single side)
DVD-R DL (dual layer on single side) discs have two layers of recording and playback surface on one side. If the recording does not fit on the first layer (L0), it continues on the second layer (L1). In this case, the recording continues across two layers. In STD mode, the recording is divided into two scenes at the point where the layers switch. This unit automatically switches layers during disc playback so you can play back the whole of the disc continuously like a normal disc. However, the picture or the sound may momentarily stop at the point where the layers switch.
Examples of discs that cannot be used on this unit
Discs other than those with diameter of 8 cm (3q) Dual layer on single side discs other than DVD-R DL iRW iR DVD-ROM CD-RW CD-R CD-ROM CD
About recording formats in conventional standard picture quality
What is the DVD Video Recording format (VR format)? This is a recording format which allows you to erase recorded images and use one disc repeatedly. You can also edit images. You can record on DVD-RAM and DVD-RW in VR format with this unit.
When using new DVD-RAM or DVD-RW

HD mode

When a brand-new DVD-RAM or DVD-RW is inserted in this unit, you have to first format the disc. See the illustration below.
3 When the confirmation message
appears, select [YES], then press the cursor button.
If the disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased. To change the format type, format the disc again. (l 93)
Move the cursor button up or down to select [YES], then press the cursor button.
When inserting a disc recorded on another device or in another mode
When a DVD-RAM or a DVD-RW recorded on another device or in another mode is inserted in this unit, the screen shown in the illustration may be displayed. If the disc is formatted (l 93), then it can be used. However, all the data recorded on the disc will be erased. Check the data before formatting. DVD-R or DVD-R DL recorded on another device cannot be formatted and used for recording.

RP-SDM04G RP-SDR04G*1 RP-SDV04G RP-SDV08G*2

4 GB 8 GB

*1 No longer made. *2 Available from Sep. 2007 Operation in motion picture recording is not guaranteed with an SD card memory from 32 MB to 8 GB except the cards above. (The recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording.) For the purposes of these operating instructions, SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are referred to as the SD card. This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on SD Memory Card Specifications and SDHC Memory Cards formatted in FAT32 system. If you wish to use Memory Cards that are 4 GB and 8 GB, only SDHC Memory Cards can be used. 4 GB (or more) Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications. Use this unit to format SD cards. If an SD card is formatted on other products (such as a computer), the time spent for recording may become longer and you may not be able to use the SD card. (l 94) (Do not format it on a PC etc.) When the write-protect switch A on the 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. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used on this unit.
Before using Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent. Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers. Do not drop, stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them. Do not use the following discs: jDiscs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels. jDiscs that are badly warped or cracked. jIrregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.

Disc and card handling

How to hold a disc or card
Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface.
When inserting/removing a disc
Do not allow fingerprints or dirt to get on the recording/playback side of the disc. If there are scratches or dirt (e.g. dust or fingerprints) on the recording/playback side of the disc, normal recording/playback may not be possible and the following may occur: jRecording/playback is not possible. jThe image or the sound is interrupted or stops momentarily. jNoise appears on the image or the sound. jThe message NO DATA., PLEASE CHECK THE DISC., CHECK THE DISC AFTER PUSHING THE RESET SWITCH TO REPAIR THE DISC., etc. appears.

1 Set the mode dial to OFF.
Check that the status indicator has gone off.
2 Open the card slot cover.
3 Insert/remove the SD card into/

from the card slot.

How to use the cursor button
This unit has a cursor button A for selecting functions, performing operations, etc. so it is easy to operate this unit with one hand.
When inserting an SD card, face the label side A upwards and press it straight in as far as it will go. When removing the SD card, press the center of the SD card and then pull it straight out.
B Operating the operation icons and menu screens that are displayed
4 Securely close the card slot cover.

About the SD card

Do not touch the terminals on the back of 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. We recommend saving the important data recorded on this unit to a PC using the USB cable (supplied), HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD etc. (l 123) (We recommend using HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD to acquire data recorded on this unit.) When using an SD card on which data has been written many times, the remaining time left for recording may be reduced. (l 54)

Basic operations

The following describes operations on the menu screen and selection of files on the thumbnail view screen, etc.
Move the cursor button up, down, left, or right to select an item or scene, and then press the cursor button to set it.
1 Select by moving up. 2 Select by moving down. 3 Select by moving left. 4 Select by moving right. 5 Press the cursor button to set the item. Menu screen operations (l 47)
Card access lamp [ACCESS]
When this unit accesses the SD card (reading, recording, playback, erasing, etc.), the access lamp A lights up. When the lamp is lit, do not: jRemove the SD card jOperate the mode dial jRemove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor Performing the above while the lamp is on may result in damage to data/SD card or this unit.
Operations during recording
Rotate the mode dial to select. or
Operations during playback
Rotate the mode dial to select.
1 Press the center of the cursor
button, and icons will be displayed on the screen.
1 Move the cursor button up,
down, left or right to select the scene to be played back and press the cursor button.
The indication disappears when the center of the cursor button is pressed again. The indication changes each time the cursor button is moved down.
2 Move the cursor button up, left or

Remote control operation

The menu screen transition is the same as when the buttons on the main unit are used.
select [BASIC] # [CLOCK SET] # [YES] and press the cursor button.

1 Press the MENU button.

MENU ENTER
2 Move the cursor button left or
right to select the item to be set. Then, move the cursor button up or down to set the desired value.

2 Select a menu item.

Use the direction buttons (3,4,2,1) and ENTER button in place of the cursor button on the main unit.
The year will change as follows: 2000, 2001,., 2039, 2000,. The 12-hour system is used to display the time.
3 Press the cursor button to enter
The clock function starts at [00] seconds when the cursor button is pressed. Press the MENU button to finish the setting. Check the date and time displayed.
3 Press the MENU button to exit

the menu screen.

Changing the date and time display style
Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # desired display style and press the cursor button. You can also show or change the date and time display by repeatedly pressing the DATE/ TIME button on the remote control. [DATE] [D/T]
Adjusting LCD monitor/ viewfinder
Adjusting the brightness and color level
select [SETUP] # [LCD SET] or [EVF SET] # [YES] and press the cursor button.

JAN 1 2008

JAN 12:34PM
Changing the display style
Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [DATE FORMAT] # desired display style and press the cursor button. Display style [Y/M/D] [M/D/Y] [D/M/Y] Screen display 2008. 1. 1 JAN 1. 1.2008
down to select the item to be adjusted. Then, move the cursor button left or right to make the adjustment.
(HD mode) Move the cursor button to select the item to be adjusted. Then, press the center of the cursor button to set and then move the cursor button to make the adjustment.
The date and time function are driven by a built-in lithium battery. Make sure to check the time before recording. If the time display becomes [- -], the built-in lithium battery has run down. Use the following steps to charge the battery.
To recharge the built-in lithium battery:
Connect the AC adaptor or attach the battery to the unit, and the built-in lithium battery will be recharged. Leave the unit as it is for approx. 24 hours and the battery will save the date and time for approx. 6 months. (The battery is still being recharged even if the mode dial is set to OFF.) When you turn on the power for the first time after charging, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear. Select [YES] and set the date and time.

When using an SD card other than one that can be used for motion picture recording (l 29), the recording may stop suddenly. At this time, the following message appears. When motion pictures are to be recorded, use a Panasonic SD card or another SD card which can be used to record motion pictures. (l 29)
Even if you use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording (l 29), this kind of message may appear. The data on the card has been written many times and the data writing speed has reduced. We recommend formatting the SD card being used. (l 94) When an SD card is formatted, all the data recorded on it will be deleted so copy valuable data to the PC prior to formatting. (l 123) (When acquiring data recorded on this unit, we recommend using HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD to acquire it. (l 123))
Recording PRE-REC is canceled in the following cases. jIf you operate the mode dial. jIf you turn the unit off. jIf you open the card slot cover. jIf you press the MENU button. jIn quick start standby mode. When the remaining time left for recording motion pictures is less than 1 minute, PRE-REC cannot be set. If you start recording less than 3 seconds after pressing the PRE-REC button, the PRE-REC function is not activated and the pictures are recorded normally. When the recording start/stop button is pressed, image shake and operation sound may be recorded.

PRE-REC function

This prevents you missing a shot.
This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds before the recording start/stop button is pressed so you can capture moments you would otherwise have missed.
When the mode dial is set to and an SD card is inserted in this unit.
1 Open the LCD monitor or extend
2 Press the PRE-REC button.
The indication appears. Aim this unit at the subject and position it securely. Recording of the pictures and sound starts approximately 3 seconds before the recording start/stop button is pressed.
There is no beep sound. After recording starts, the PRE-REC setting is canceled.

To end PRE-REC

PRE-REC is also ended if you press the PRE-REC button in PRE-REC.
Recording modes and recordable time available for the motion picture

2 Select the scene to be protected
and then press the cursor button.
The [ ] indication appears and the scene is protected. Press the cursor button again to cancel the setting. 2 or more scenes can be set in succession.

To complete the settings

Copying from an SD card to a disc
Selecting the scenes to copy
Connect the AC adaptor to this unit, then insert a DVD-RAM or a DVD-RW formatted on this unit (l 93) or a new disc. Rotate the mode dial to select and then select the [ ] tab.
You can easily copy motion pictures recorded on an SD card with this unit to a disc. Compatible discs are DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-R DL.
Copying all the scenes at one time
select [DISC COPY] # [COPY SELECT] # [YES] and press the cursor button.
1 Press the DISC COPY button
while the thumbnail view screen is displayed.
2 Select the scene to be copied
down to select [YES] and press the cursor button.
A Scene size B Remaining space on the disc The selected scene is encircled by a red frame. When the cursor button is pressed again, the selected scene will be canceled. Up to 99 scenes can be set in succession. If you select a scene with a scene size that exceeds the remaining space on the disc, the remaining space on the disc display will turn red and the amount exceeded will be displayed. Cancel the selected scene and select scenes that do not exceed the space on 1 disc.
A The number of discs necessary for copying by disc type. When 2 or more discs are necessary for copying, follow the on-screen instructions to switch discs. When copying is complete, press the MENU button to exit the message screen.
3 Move the cursor button up or
down to select [START] and press the cursor button.

To complete copying

Press the MENU button. Do not turn off the power on this unit while copying. You can copy all the scenes at one time when [COPY ALL] is selected in step 1. We recommend preparing a spare disc before copying. The order in which the scenes were copied cannot be changed. Data that has been recorded on another device cannot be copied. When 2 or more discs are necessary for copying, the last scene copied to a disc is automatically divided to fit the space on the disc. If you will delete all the data on the SD card when copying is complete, be sure to play back the discs to check that they have been copied correctly before deleting.

Editing still pictures

Deleting still pictures
This is for deleting still picture files recorded on SD cards.
The deleted files cannot be restored.
Deleting files one at a time
Rotate the mode dial to select and then select the [ ] tab.
appears, select [YES], then press the cursor button. Deleting multiple files from the thumbnail display

1 Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with EZ Sync with a HDMI

cable (optional).

Use a HDMI cable (optional) A with the logo shown on above. If the TV has two or more HDMI input terminals, it is recommended to connect this unit to HDMI2 or HDMI3.
2 EZ Sync must be activated on the connected TV.
Read the operating instructions of the TV for how to set etc.
3 Set the mode dial to to turn on the power. 4 Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [EZ Sync] # [ON] and
The default setting is [ON].
5 Operate with the remote control for the TV.

1) 2) A

DISPLAY ON/OFF
1) Press the button up, down, left or right to select a scene or file to be played back, and then press the button in the center to set it. 2) Activate the operation icons that are displayed on TV screen with the remote control for the TV. A Operation icons B Display operation icons C Cancel operation icons D Display/cancel operation icons The playback operation is performed the same as on this unit. jPlaying back motion pictures (l 79) jPlaying back still pictures (l 84)
To cancel EZ Sync (HDAVI Control)
Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [EZ Sync] # [OFF] and press the cursor button. If you are unsure whether or not the TV you are using are compatible with EZ Sync, read the operating instructions for the TV. Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with EZ Sync. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV. Operation is not possible with a cable that is not based on the HDMI standard. We recommend using Panasonic cables. Part numbers: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 feet), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m/9.8 feet), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/ 16.4 feet) etc.
2 Connecting with the component cable (supplied) and the AV cable (supplied)
Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
1 Connect this unit to a TV with the component cable (supplied) and the AV

cable (supplied).

A Component cable (supplied) B AV cable (supplied) Connect to terminals of the same color. The component terminal C is for outputting images only so be sure to also connect the AV cable. (Insert it in the audio input terminal for the component terminal input. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.)
Example: Select the [Component] channel etc. (The name of the channel may differ depending on the connected TV.)
About the setting when connecting the component terminals
When this unit is connected to a TV with the component cable, the output setting on this unit can be changed. Set it to match the terminal on the TV that you connect to. Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] > [COMPONENT OUT] desired

Operating environment

A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a DVD.) When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a computer, or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables, proper operation is not guaranteed. Use the supplied USB cable when connecting to the computer. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.) Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used. This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98/98SE, Windows Me and Windows NT. Operation on an upgraded OS is not guaranteed. Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed is not guaranteed.
Operating environment for HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD
Personal computer IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz or higher (including compatible CPU) (Intel Core 2 Duo 1.86 GHz or higher or Intel Pentium D 3.0 GHz or higher is recommended when a playback function or MPEG2 output is used.) Windows Vista: 1024 MB or more Windows XP/2000: 512 MB or more (1024 MB or more recommended) High Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended) Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (1280k1024 pixels or more recommended) Windows Vista: DirectX 10 compatible video card Windows XP/2000: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card Compatible with DirectDraw overlay PCI Expressk16 compatible recommended Ultra DMA 100 or more 250 MB or more (for installing the application) When writing to a DVD, more than double the amount of free space as the disc being created is necessary. Windows Vista: DirectX 10 Windows XP/2000: DirectX 9.0c If you install the software on a computer that is not compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the computer may not work properly. If you are unsure whether or not your computer is compatible, contact the maker of your computer. Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later

Display

Free hard disk space

Necessary software

Sound Interface Other requirements
DirectSound Support USB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)] Mouse or equivalent pointing device
Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only. Operation is not guaranteed on computers that are not PC/AT compatible. Input is not supported in languages other than English, French and Spanish. Operation cannot be guaranteed on all DVD drives. Discs recorded in AVCHD with this software cannot be played back on devices that do not support AVCHD. Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition, Windows Vista Business/Enterprise and not compatible with 64 bit operation systems. This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment. If using Windows XP/2000, an administrative account user only can use this software. If using Windows Vista, administrative account and standard account users only can use this software. (An administrative account user should install and uninstall this software.) This software is not compatible with a multi-CPU environment. If your computer does not satisfy the above system requirements, an error may occur when writing data to disc. Set the display resolution to 1024k768 (16 bits color) or higher. Select [start] # ([Settings] #) [Control Panel] # ([Appearance and Themes] #) [Display (Adjust screen resolution)] and select [Settings] tab, and then adjust [Screen resolution (Resolution)] and [Color quality (Colors)].

If a battery is used, operation is not possible when this unit is connected to a computer.
2 Insert a disc or card with
recorded images in the unit, then turn on the unit.
3 Connect this unit and a computer.
A USB cable (supplied) The USB function selection screen will appear.
About the computer display
When the unit is connected to a computer, it is recognized as an external drive.

Disk drive display

<HD mode> [Optical Disk Drive] is displayed in [My Computer (Computer)], but it cannot be opened on computers that do not support the UDF 2.5. Example folder structure of a disk:

SD card drive display

[Removable Disk] is displayed in [My Computer (Computer)].
Optical Disk Drive AVCHDTN
Example folder structure of an SD card:
AVCHD format motion picture files ([00000.MTS] etc.) are saved in the [BDMV] folder. The motion picture thumbnails are recorded in the [AVCHDTN] folder. The data cannot be written. <STD mode> Optical disc drive is displayed in [My Computer (Computer)].
Removable Disk DCIM 100CDPFP MISC PRIVATE AVCHD AVCHDTN BDMV
AVCHD format motion picture files ([00000.MTS] etc.) are saved in the [BDMV] folder. The motion picture thumbnails are recorded in the [AVCHDTN] folder. JPEG format still pictures (IMGA0001.JPG etc.) are stored in the [100CDPFP] folder. These can be opened with picture software that supports JPEG pictures. Up to 999 files can be recorded in the [100CDPFP] or other such folder. The DPOF setting files are recorded in the [MISC] folder.
When a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR format) is inserted in this unit, it can be accessed from the removable disk drive.
When a DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R is inserted in this unit, it can be accessed from the optical disc drive.
Example folder structure of a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR format):

DVD_CAMERA* DVD_RTAV

DVD video recording format motion pictures are stored in the [DVD_RTAV] folder.
With a computer Example folder structure of a DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R: Do not use the computer to delete, move or rename the SD cards folders. Doing so may make the SD card unuseable in this unit. Always use this unit to format SD cards. When data not supported by this unit has been recorded on a computer, it will not be recognized by this unit.

DVD_CAMERA* VIDEO_TS

DVD-Video format motion pictures are stored in the [VIDEO_TS] folder. * Depending on the maker of the disc and the device used to format it, the name displayed will differ. We recommend using HD Writer 2.0E for SX/ SD to copy or write back motion picture data recorded in HD mode on a disc, an SD card or SD media storage. Using Windows Explorer or other programs on the computer to copy, move or rename files and folders recorded with this unit will result in them being unusable with HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD.

Still picture recording (when the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed halfway)
Remaining battery power 90min R30min 0h00m00s JAN 12:34PM /; (Red) ; (Green)

AUTO MNL

Remaining time for battery power Remaining time for motion picture recording Elapsed recording time Date indication Time indication Recording/writing to a disc or an SD card Recording pause Auto mode Manual mode Manual focus Zoom magnification indication Backlight compensation Image stabilizer
[INITIAL SET] (HD mode only)
[YES] [NO] When there is a menu that cannot be selected due another function or mode being activated, set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition. (The language setting cannot be changed back to the default condition.)
[DEMO MODE] (HD mode only)
[OFF] [ON] This item is used to start the unit demonstration. (Only when the mode dial is at the or position) If you set this to [ON] without inserting a disc or an SD card, this unit is automatically set to the demonstration mode for introducing its functions. If any button is pressed or operated, the demonstration mode is canceled. If no operations take place for approx. 10 minutes, the demonstration mode automatically starts. To terminate the demonstration mode, insert a disc or an SD card, or set this to [OFF]. For normal use, set this function to [OFF].

MF 10t

POWER LCD EXTRA Shutter speed F number Gain value PRE-REC Intelligent contrast control

1/100 OPEN, F2.0 0dB

Soft skin mode Tele macro / / Fade (White), Fade (Black) MagicPix function Zoom microphone Wind noise reduction External microphone supporting the smart accessory shoe

LOWCUT

/A/ i/j (White) (Green) 10/2
Flash Flash level Red eye reduction Focus indication Self-Timer recording MEGA OIS Number of recording pixels for still pictures 1920k1080
External microphone supporting the smart accessory shoe (LOW CUT) Microphone level Zebra display HG mode HN mode HE mode XP mode SP mode LP mode Sports mode Portrait mode Low light mode Spotlight mode Surf & snow mode Auto white balance Indoor mode (recording under incandescent lamp) Outdoor mode Manual adjustment mode Disc type DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-RW (VR format) DVD-RW (Video format) DVD-RW (unformatted) DVD-R / DVD-R DL (dual layer on single side) 100

CANNOT RECORD. (THIS DISC IS FINALIZED)
CANNOT RECORD. THE NUMBER OF SCENES HAS EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM LIMIT. CANNOT RECORD - DATE CAPACITY IS FULL. NO NEED TO FORMAT THIS DISC. THE DISC IS FINALIZED.

CANNOT FINALIZE.

CANNOT READ DISC. PLEASE CHECK CONDITION OF DISC. CHECK CARD. THIS CARD CANNOT RECORD IN VIDEO MODE. CARD LOCKED. NOW ACCESSING. PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE CARD. CARD FULL. CANNOT OPERATE THIS FUNCTION IN THIS MODE. TOP MENU COULD NOT BE CREATED. CANNOT DIVIDE. THE NUMBER OF SCENES IS FULL. CANNOT OPERATE. TEMPERATURE IS HIGH. CANNOT OPERATE. TEMPERATURE IS HIGH. PLEASE TURN OFF AND WAIT A WHILE.
There are scratches or dirt on the recording/playback side of the disc. If there is dirt on the disc, use a soft cloth to wipe it. (l 30) If the disc is scratched, insert a new one. This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognized by the unit. An 8 MB or 16 MB SD card on which motion pictures cannot be recorded is inserted. The write protection switch on the SD card is set to LOCK. (l 29) The data is being processed. Close the card slot cover and wait for a while. The SD card is full so no further data can be recorded. Delete unnecessary files (l 86, 90) or insert a new SD card. PRE-REC cannot be set in disc recording mode. Or, you are trying to copy a disc in STD playback mode. Creating a top menu has failed. There may be scratches or dirt on the recording/playback side of the disc. If there is dirt on the disc, use a soft cloth to wipe it. (l 30) The disc or SD card is full or the number of scenes has reached the maximum limit so no further data can be divided. Delete unnecessary scenes (l 86).
The temperature of the unit is high so it cannot be operated. Turn off the power, wait until the unit cools and then turn on the power again.
THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED.
Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l 32) You are attempting to connect an AC adaptor not compatible with this unit. Use the supplied AC adaptor. (l 35) If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit (l 32), eject the battery and then insert it again. If the message appears even after repeating this several times, this unit needs repair. Detach the power and consult the dealer who you purchased this unit from. Do not attempt to repair it by yourself. The AGS function is activated. (l 52)

Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording. Prepare batteries enough to last for 3 to 4 times the period during you want to record pictures in. In cold places such as a ski resort, the period during which you can record pictures is shortened. When you travel, do not forget to bring an AC adaptor so that you can recharge the batteries at your destination. If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the terminals are damaged. Attaching a battery with damaged terminals can damage the unit or AC adaptor. Do not throw old battery into fire. Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may result in an explosion. If the operating time is very short even after the battery has been recharged, the battery has worn out. Please purchase a new battery.

About the AC adaptor

If the temperature of the battery is extremely high or extremely low, charging may take time or the battery may not be charged. If the charging lamp keeps flashing, make sure that the terminals of the battery or the AC adaptor are not exposed to dirt, foreign objects or dust, then reconnect them properly. Disconnect the AC cable from the AC outlet when you remove dirt, foreign objects or dust on the terminals of the battery or the AC adaptor. If the charging lamp is still flashing, something may be wrong with the battery or AC adaptor. Contact your dealer. If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, radio reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC adaptor 1 m (3.3 feet) or more away from the radio. When using the AC adaptor, it may generate whirring sounds. However, this is normal. After use, be sure to disconnect the AC adaptor. (If it is left connected, a minute amount of current is consumed.) Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor and battery clean. Put this unit near the outlet to make it easy for the interrupting device (plug) to reach it.

About the disc

If there is dust, a scratch, or dirt on disc or if it is warped, the following phenomena may occur: jBlock noise in playback image jMomentary stop of playback image jSound interrupted during playback, or abnormal sound j[ ] appears for thumbnail displays jDisc cannot correctly be recognized jDelay between video and audio When the ACCESS/PC lamp is illuminated (during access to the disc), do not open the disc cover, turn off the power, or cause any vibrations or impacts. DVD-R/DVD-R DL For optimum recording on DVD-R or DVD-R DL discs, this unit writes control data to a DVD-R or DVD-R DL used for recording when it is being inserted and ejected. If the disc has no area for control data to be written, recording may not be possible. To prevent this, do not insert a DVD-R or DVD-R DL which has been recorded on more than 50 times. Do not insert a DVD-R or DVD-R DL recorded on this unit that has not been finalized into a recordable device, such as a DVD recorder. The recorded data may be damaged.

Contact Number

1-800-211-PANA(7262) 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
TV/VCR, TV/DVD, One (1) Year (except CRT) TV/DVD/VCR CRT - Two (2) Years Combination TV/HDR Combination Rechargeable Batteries (in exchange for defective item) Tape (in exchange for defective item) Memory Cards (in exchange for defective item) One (1) Year (except CRT) CRT - Two (2) Years Ten (10) Days
Carry-In: 21 CRTand Smaller 1-800-211-PANA(7262) In-Home or Carry-In: 22 CRT and Larger In-Home or Carry-In 1-888-843-9788

Carry-In or Mail-In

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Five (5) Days

Not Applicable

Ninety (90) Days

During the Labor warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the Parts warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or mail-in (prepaid) your product or arrange for in-home service, as applicable, during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold as is. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.
Carry-In, Mail-in (Prepaid) or In-Home Service
For Carry-In, Mail-In (prepaid) or In-HomeService (as applicable) in the United States call toll free contact number listed above or visit Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. In-Home service, if applicable, requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer and does not include removal or re-installation of an installed product. It is possible that certain in-home repairs will not be completed in-home, but will require that the product, or parts of the product, be removed for shop diagnosis and/or repair and then returned.
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images (including, among other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TVs, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on wide screen TVs, or onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location). The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, bug infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

2010 HDC-TM700 CAMCORDER

1080P/60P PROGRESSIVE RECORDING Record smooth, highly detailed images with a moving picture resolution that exceeds Full HD. 3MOS SENSOR & F1.5 LEICA DICOMAR LENS Three video sensors and an F1.5 lens deliver great HD video in any lighting condition. 35mm WIDE ANGLE LENS WITH 18X INTELLIGENT ZOOM Enjoy the benets of a wide angle lens without giving up the performance of a long zoom.
32GB Built-In Memory Intelligent Resolution Technology Power O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization) 12x Optical Zoom Wind Noise Canceller Face Recognition and Smile Shot 1 Second Quick Power-On
2010 HDC-TM700 High Denition Camcorder Specications
HDC-TM700 GENERAL Power Supply (Battery/AC Adapter) Power Consumption Weight (w/o Battery) Dimensions (W x H x D) Media On-Screen Display Language IMAGE SENSOR Image Sensor Total Pixels Effective Pixels Motion Image Still Image DC7.2V/9.3V Max. 6.0W (Recording) Approx. 380g (0.84 lb.) 66 x 69 x 138 [mm] ( 2.59 x 2.71 x 5.43 [inch]) Built-in memory (32GB), SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card Please refer to OSD sheet 1/4.1 MOS x 3 9.15 megapixels 3.05 megapixels x 3 7.59 megapixels 2.53 megapixels x 3 [16:9] 7.89 megapixels 2.63 megapixels x 3 [3:2] 7.59 megapixels 2.53 megapixels x 3 [16:9] 6.96 megapixels 2.32 megapixels x 3 [4:3] Leica Dicomar Lens F1.5(Wide)/2.8(Tele) Optical Zoom Intelligent Zoom Enhanced Optical Zoom Digital Zoom Focal Length 35mm Film Camera Equivalent Filter Diameter CAMERA SECTION Standard Illumination Minimum Illumination Image Stabilizer Focus White Balance Shutter Speed Motion Image 12x 18x 30x/700x (The maximum value of zoom magnication) 3.4541.4mm 35.0420mm (16:9) [Motion Image] 35.7428mm (3:2), 35.0420mm (16:9), 38.8466mm (4:3) [Still Image] 46mm 1400 lx 1.6 lx (1/30 Low Light Scene Mode) 1 lx (Color Night Rec) Power O.I.S. [Optical Image Stabilization] Auto/Manual Auto/Indoor1/Indoor2/Sunny/Cloudy/White set [60i/60p] Auto Slow Shutter ON: 1/301/8000, video ash: 1/301/500 OFF: 1/601/8000, video ash: 1/601/500 [24P] Auto Slow Shutter ON: 1/241/8000, video ash: 1/241/500 OFF: 1/481/8000, video ash: 1/481/500 1/21/2000, video ash: 1/21/500 Auto/Manual Yes Yes 3.0" Wide LCD (230,400 dots) JPEG 14.2 megapixels 4608 x 3072), 8.6 megapixels (3600 x 2400), 5.5 megapixels (2880 x 1920) [3:2] 13.3 megapixels (4864 x 2736), 8.3 megapixels (3840 x 2160), 5.3 megapixels (3072 x 1728) [16:9] 12.2 megapixels (4032 x 3024), 7.7 megapixels (3200 x 2400), 4.9 megapixels (2560 x 1920), 0.3 megapixels (640 x 480) [4:3] 13.3 megapixels (4864 x 2736 , 8.3 megapixels (3840 x 2160), 2.1 megapixels (1920x1080) [16:9] 2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080) [16:9] Yes Max. 999 images 1080/60p, 1080/60i 1080/60p: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (original format) HA/HG/HX/HE: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (AVCHD standard compliant) 1080/60p (28Mbps/VBR), (1920 x 1080) HA (17Mbps/VBR), (1920 x 1080) HG (13Mbps/VBR), (1920 x 1080) HX (9Mbps/VBR), (1920 x 1080) HE (5Mbps/VBR), (1920 x 1080) Dolby Digital (5.1ch/2ch) 5.1ch Surround, Zoom and Focus Microphone Dynamic type Yes Yes (Mini) Yes Yes 2.0 Hi-Speed Yes Yes (Cold) Yes Yes Yes Min. 1250 mAh/Lithium-Ion Yes Yes Yes Yes HD Writer AE 2.1 Yes Yes
LENS SECTION Lens Brand F Value Zoom
Still Image Iris Backlight Compensation MONITOR EVF Monitor (LCD) STILL IMAGE SECTION Recording Format Recording Image Size Still Picture
Simultaneous Recording Creating Still Picture from Motion Picture Flash DPOF RECORDING SECTION Signal System Recording Format Recording / Playback Mode
Audio Recording System Microphone Speaker Media Remaining Indication INTERFACES AV HDMI Microphone (Stereo Mini) Headphones (Stereo Mini) USB AV Multi OTHERS LED Video Light Accessory Shoe STANDARD ACCESSORIES AC Adaptor AC Cable DC Cable Rechargeable Battery Pack AV Multi Cable AV Cable IR Remote Shoe Adaptor USB Cable SD Memory Card Included Software Lens Hood Stylus Pen