Panasonic HDC-TM40 Webcam User Manual


 
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About the recording format for
recording motion pictures
You can select from either AVCHD or iFrame
recording formats to record motion pictures
using this unit. (l 43)
AVCHD:
You can record high definition quality images
with this format. It is suitable for viewing on a
large format TV or for saving to disc.
iFrame:
This is a recording format suitable for
playing back or editing on Mac (iMovie’11).
Using iMovie’11, iFrame motion pictures can
be imported faster than AVCHD motion
pictures. Also, the imported file size of
iFrame motion pictures will be smaller than
that of AVCHD motion pictures.
It is not compatible with motion picture
recorded in AVCHD format.
Indemnity about recorded
content
Panasonic does not accept any
responsibility for damages directly or
indirectly due to any type of problems that
result in loss of recording or edited content,
and does not guarantee any content if
recording or editing does not work properly.
Likewise, the above also applies in a case
where any type of repair is made to the unit
(including any other non-built-in memory
related component).
Handling of built-in memory
[HDC-TM40]
This unit is equipped with the built-in
memory. When using this component, pay
attention to the following points.
Back up data periodically.
The built-in memory is temporary storage. In
order to avoid erasing data due to static
electricity, electromagnetic waves,
breakage, and failures, back up the data to a
PC or DVD disc. (l 75)
Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 6) illuminates
while the SD card or built-in memory is
being accessed (initialization, recording,
playback, deleting etc.). Do not perform
the following operations when the lamp
illuminates. It may damage the built-in
memory or cause a malfunction in the unit.
jTurn the unit off (remove the battery)
jInsert and remove the USB cable
jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock
About disposing of or giving away this unit.
(l 98)
Cards that you can use with
this unit
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
and SDXC Memory Card
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.
Refer to page 13 for more details on SD
cards.
Information for Your Safety