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Operating Instructions
High Definition Video Camera
Model No. HDC-SD20
HDC-TM20
HDC-HS20
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
VQT2B34-1
until
2008/12/24
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Information for Your Safety
Use only the recommended accessories.
Do not use any other AV cables, Component
cable and USB cables except the supplied
one.
When you use the cable which are sold
separately, please make sure to use the one
whose length is less than 3 metres.
Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children
to prevent swallowing.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT
DAMAGE,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO
RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR
SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS
FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES,
SHALL BE PLACED ON THE
APPARATUS.
USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED
ACCESSORIES.
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR
BACK); THERE ARE NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT
IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR
IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE.
ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL
VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD
DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT
CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER
MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE
VENTILATION VENTS.
DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S
VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH
NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS,
CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED
FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES,
ON THE UNIT.
DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
MANNER.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and easily accessible.
The mains plug of the power supply cord shall
remain readily operable.
To completely disconnect this apparatus from
the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply
cord plug from AC receptacle.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not
disassemble.
Do not heat the batteries above the following
temperatures or incinerate.
Button-type battery 60 oC
Battery pack 60 oC
Product Identification Marking is located
on the bottom of units.
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-If you see this symbol-
Indemnity concerning recording
content
The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for
the loss of recordings due to malfunction or
defect of this unit, its accessories or recordable
media.
Carefully observe copyright laws
Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or
other published or broadcast material for
purposes other than your own private use
may infringe copyright laws. Even for the
purpose of private use, recording of certain
material may be restricted.
These operating instructions are designed for
use with models , and
. Pictures may be slightly different
from the original.
The illustrations used in these operating
instructions show model ,
however, parts of the explanation refer to
different models.
Depending on the model, some functions are
not available.
Features may vary, so please read carefully.
Cards that you can use with this
unit
SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card
4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have
the SDHC logo are not based on SD Memory
Card Specifications.
Refer to page 22 for more details on SD cards.
For the purposes of these
operating instructions
SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are
referred to as the “SD card”.
Functions that can be used for motion picture
recording/motion picture playback are
indicated by in these operating
instructions.
Functions that can be used for still picture
recording/still picture playback are indicated by
in these operating instructions.
“HD Writer AE 1.0 for HDC” is referred to as
the “HD Writer AE 1.0”.
Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow,
for example: l 00
How to replace the fuse
The location of the fuse differ according to
the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B).
Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow
the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains
plug.
1) Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
2) Replace the fuse and close or attach
the fuse cover.
Information on Disposal in other Countries
outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the
European Union.
If you wish to discard this
product, please contact your
local authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct method of
disposal.
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Licenses
SDHC Logo is a trademark.
“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are
trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and
Sony Corporation.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo and the High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are the registered
trademarks or trademarks of HDMI Licensing
LLC.
HDAVI Control
is a trademark of Panasonic
Corporation.
“x.v.Colour” is trademark.
LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica
Microsystems IR GmbH and DICOMAR is a
registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
Microsoft
®
, Windows
®
,
Windows Vista
®
and
DirectX
®
are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with
permission from Microsoft Corporation.
IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of
International Business Machines Corporation
of the U.S.
Intel
®
, Core
, Pentium
®
and Celeron
®
are the
registered trademarks or trademarks of the
Intel Corporation in the United States and other
countries.
AMD Athlon
is a trademark of the Advanced
Micro Devices, Inc.
Apple, Mac OS and iMovie are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of
Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other
countries.
PowerPC is a trademark of International
Business Machines Corporation.
Other names of systems and products
mentioned in these instructions are usually the
registered trademarks or trademarks of the
manufacturers who developed the system or
product concerned.
This product is licensed under the AVC patent
portfolio license for the personal and
non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode
video in compliance with the AVC Standard
(“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that
was encoded by a consumer engaged in a
personal and non-commercial activity and/or was
obtained from a video provider licensed to
provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall
be implied for any other use. Additional
information may be obtained from MPEG LA,
LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com
.
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PreparationRecordingPlaybackBackupWith a PCOthers
Information for Your Safety .......................... 2
Accessories.................................................... 7
Features.......................................................... 8
Preparation
Before using
[1] Handling of Built-in Memory and HDD
(Hard disk drive)
[HDC-TM20/HDC-HS20] ....................... 9
Handling of built-in memory
[HDC-TM20] .......................................... 9
Handling of HDD [HDC-HS20]............. 10
[2] Parts identification and handling..... 11
[HDC-SD20/HDC-TM20] ..................... 11
[HDC-HS20]......................................... 14
Setup
[1] Power supply ..................................... 17
Charging the battery ............................ 17
Inserting/removing the battery ............. 18
Charging and recording time ............... 19
Connecting to the AC outlet................. 21
[2] Preparation of SD cards.................... 22
Cards that you can use with this unit... 22
Inserting/removing an SD card ............ 23
[3] Selecting a mode
(Turning the unit on/off) .................... 24
Turning the power on and off with
the LCD monitor .................................. 25
[4] How to use the touch screen............ 26
[5] Using the menu screen..................... 27
Language selection ............................. 28
Menu list .............................................. 28
[6] Setting date and time ........................ 32
World time setting (Displaying the
time of the travel destination) .............. 34
[7] Adjusting LCD monitor ..................... 35
LCD monitor adjustment...................... 35
Touch screen calibration...................... 36
Changing the picture quality on
the LCD monitor .................................. 36
Recording Yourself .............................. 36
[8] Using with the remote control.......... 37
Operation of direction buttons/
OK button ............................................ 38
Recording
Recording (Basic)
[1] Before recording ............................... 39
Intelligent auto mode........................... 40
Quick start........................................... 42
Quick power on ................................... 43
[2] Recording motion pictures .............. 44
Recording modes/approximate
recordable time ................................... 46
PRE-REC............................................ 47
Shooting guide .................................... 47
[3] Recording still pictures .................... 48
Picture quality...................................... 49
Simultaneous recording
(recording still pictures while
recording motion pictures)................... 50
Number of recordable pictures............ 50
[4] Zoom in/out function ........................ 51
Digital zoom function........................... 51
[5] Optical image stabilizer function ..... 52
[6] AF tracking ........................................ 53
[7] Recording with the video light......... 54
Recording (Advanced)
[1] Recording functions of operation
icons................................................... 55
Operation icons................................... 55
[2] Recording functions of menus ........ 58
[3] Manual recording .............................. 68
White balance ..................................... 69
Manual shutter speed/
iris adjustment..................................... 70
Manual focus adjustment .................... 71
Picture adjustment .............................. 71
Contents
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Playback
Playback
[1] Motion picture playback ................... 72
Creating still picture from motion
picture.................................................. 75
Highlight&Time frame index................. 75
Playing back motion pictures by
date...................................................... 76
Intelligent scene selection ................... 76
Highlight playback ............................... 77
Repeat playback.................................. 78
Resuming the previous playback......... 78
[2] Still picture playback......................... 79
Playing back still pictures by date........ 81
Editing
[1] Deleting scenes/still pictures ........... 82
[2] Dividing a scene to delete ................ 84
[3] Protecting scenes/still pictures ....... 85
[4] DPOF setting...................................... 86
[5] Copying between SD card and
Built-in Memory/HDD
[HDC-TM20/HDC-HS20] ..................... 87
Confirming remaining capacity on
the copy destination............................. 87
Copying ............................................... 88
[6] Relay scene combining
[HDC-TM20] ........................................ 90
[7] Formatting.......................................... 91
With a TV
[1] Watching Video/Pictures on your
TV ........................................................ 92
Connecting with a HDMI mini cable..... 95
Listening in 5.1 channel sound ............ 96
Connecting with the component
cable.................................................... 96
[2] Playback using VIERA Link
(HDAVI Control
)............................... 97
Backup
With other products
[1] Connecting a DVD burner to copy
to/play back a disc .......................... 100
Preparing for copying/playing back ... 100
Copying to discs................................ 102
Playing back the copied disc............. 106
Managing the copied disc
(Formatting, Auto protect,
Displaying disc information) .............. 107
[2] Dubbing images onto other video
device ............................................... 108
[3] With a printer (PictBridge).............. 109
With a PC
Before using
[1] What you can do with a PC ............ 112
End User License Agreement ........... 114
[2] Operating environment................... 115
Setup
[1] Installation ....................................... 117
[2] Connecting to a PC......................... 119
About the PC display......................... 121
Using with a PC
[1] Starting HD Writer AE 1.0 ............... 122
Reading the operating instructions
of the software applications............... 122
[2] If using Macintosh........................... 123
Others
Indications
[1] Indications ....................................... 124
[2] Messages ......................................... 128
About recovery .................................. 129
Helpful hints
[1] Functions that cannot be used
simultaneously ................................ 130
[2] Troubleshooting.............................. 133
Cautions for use........................................ 140
Specifications ............................................ 144
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Accessories
Check the accessories before using this unit.
Some optional accessories may not be available
in some countries.
Battery pack
VW-VBG070
AC adaptor
VSK0698
AC cable
(HDC-SD20GC/
HDC-TM20GC/
HDC-HS20GC)
A K2CT3CA00004
B K2CQ2CA00006
A Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of
China and Saudi Arabia
B Areas Other than Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region of China, Saudi
Arabia
AC cable
(HDC-SD20GJ/
HDC-HS20GJ)
K2CP2YY00001
DC cable
K2GJYDC00004
Remote control
(Battery built-in)
N2QAEC000024
AV cable
K2KYYYY00054
Component cable
K1HY10YY0005
USB cable
K1HY04YY0032
Stylus pen
VFC4394
CD-ROM
Software
CD-ROM
Operating Instructions
VFF0477
Optional accessories
AC adaptor (VW-AD21E/EB-K)
*1
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG070)
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG130)
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG260)
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG6)
*2
Battery pack holder kit (VW-VH04)
HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30)
Tele conversion lens (VW-T4314H)
Wide conversion lens (VW-W4307H)
Filter kit (VW-LF43NE)
Video DC light (VW-LDC103E)
*3
Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E)
Shoe adaptor (VW-SK12E)
DVD burner (VW-BN1)
*1 The supplied DC cables cannot be used on
this unit.
*2 The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04
(optional) is necessary.
*3 The shoe adaptor VW-SK12E (optional) is
necessary.
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Features
Very clear high definition pictures
This unit can record detailed high definition images.
High definition images (1920k1080)
*
A Number of available scan lines 1080
* If the recording mode is HA/HG/HX.
Standard images (720k576)
B Number of available scan lines 576
What is the AVCHD?
This is a format for recording and playing back highly detailed high definition images.
Images are recorded based on the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 codec for compressing images and audio is
recorded with the Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator.
Since the recording method is different from an ordinary DVD video etc., the data are not compatible.
Compatibility with other products
With other products Available function Picture quality
Watching Video/Pictures
on your TV
(l 92 to 99)
Playback with the HDMI mini cable
jPlayback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™)
(l 97)
High definition
images
Playback with the component cable [1080i]
Playback with the component cable [576i] Standard images
Playback with the AV cable
Using a DVD burner
(l 100 to 107)
Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play back a disc
jPlaying back the copied disc (l 106)
High definition
images
Standard images
What you can do with a
PC
(l 112 to 113)
Copying data to a PC and easy editing
High definition
images
Writing data to BD/DVD discs and SD cards
Converting the motion picture data to MPEG2 Standard images
Creating a DVD Video disc
Dubbing images onto
other video device
(l 108)
Dubbing images when connecting with the AV cable Standard images
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Preparation
Before using
1
Handling of Built-in Memory and HDD (Hard
disk drive) [HDC-TM20/HDC-HS20]
:
This unit is equipped with the built-in 16 GB memory. When using this component, pay attention to the
following points.
:
This unit is equipped with the built-in 80 GB HDD. While the HDD is capable of storing a large amount
of data, there are a few things to look out for. 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 100, 112)
Access lamp [ACCESS] A
The lamp 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
jInsert and remove the USB cable
jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock
About disposing of or giving away this unit. (l 141)
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/HDD related component).
Handling of built-in memory [HDC-TM20]
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Do not expose the HDD to
vibrations and shocks.
Due to the environment and handling conditions,
the HDD may be subject to partial damages or
may not be able to read, record, and play back
data. Do not expose the unit to vibrations or
shock, and do not turn off the power during
recording or playback.
If the unit is used in a place with loud sounds,
such as a club or venue, the recording may
stop due to sound vibrations. Recording data
on an SD card is recommended in these
places.
Back up data periodically.
The HDD 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 100,
112)
If the HDD experiences any
abnormality, back up data
immediately.
Failure in the HDD may produce continuous
noise or choppy sound during recording or
playing back. Continuous use will cause further
deterioration, and may eventually disable the
HDD. If these phenomena are observed, copy
the data on the HDD to a PC, a DVD disc etc.
immediately and contact your dealer.
Once the HDD is out of order, data cannot be
restored.
Operation may stop in hot or cold
environments.
The unit is disabled in order to protect the HDD.
Do not use the unit in low
atmospheric pressures.
The HDD may fail if it is used at altitudes of
3000 m or higher above sea level.
Transportation
When the unit is transported, turn off the power
and be careful not to shake, fall, or impact the
unit.
Falling detection
[ ] is indicated on the screen when it detects a
falling state (a weightless state). If the falling
state is detected repeatedly, the unit may stop
the recording or playback operation in order to
protect the HDD.
HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD]
A
The lamp illuminates while the HDD is being
accessed (initialization, recording, playback,
deleting etc.).
Do not perform the following operations when
the lamp illuminates. It may damage the HDD
or cause a malfunction in the unit.
jTurn the unit off
jInsert and remove the USB cable
jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock
About disposing of or giving away this unit.
(l 141)
Handling of HDD [HDC-HS20]
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Preparation
Before using
2
Parts identification and
handling
1 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 26, 35)
It can open up to 90o.
It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or
90o B towards the opposite direction.
2 Manual button [MANUAL] (l 68)
3 Optical image stabilizer button
[ , O.I.S.] (l 52)
4 Light button [LIGHT] (l 54)
5 Speaker
6 Intelligent auto button [iA] (l 40)
7 PRE-REC button [PRE-REC] (l 47)
8 Battery holder (l 18)
9 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 21)
(HDC-SD20GC/HDC-TM20GC)
Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a
genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VW-AD21E/
EB-K; optional).
(HDC-SD20GJ)
Do not use any other AC adaptors except the
supplied one.
10 USB terminal [ ] (l 100, 109, 119)
11 Menu button [MENU] (l 27)
12 Delete button [ ] (l 82)
[HDC-SD20/HDC-TM20]
A/V
1
23456 7
8
9
10
14 15 16
17
18
19
13
11 12
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.
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13 SD card open lever [OPEN] (l 23)
14 Audio-video output terminal [A/V]
(l 92, 108)
Use the AV cable (only the supplied cable).
15 Component terminal [COMPONENT]
(l 92)
16 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 92, 97)
17 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 9, 23)
18 Card slot (l 23)
19 SD card cover (l 23)
20 Built-in flash (l 65)
21 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)
22 Lens hood
Rotate the lens hood counter-clockwise A to
remove it. In order to attach it, place into slot B,
and then rotate it clockwise C.
Attach the MC protector or the ND filter of the
Filter Kit (VW-LF43NE; optional) in front of the
lens hood.
When fitting the tele conversion lens
(VW-T4314H; optional) or the wide conversion
lens (VW-W4307H; optional), first remove the
lens hood.
23 Remote control sensor (l 38)
24 Recording lamp (l 29)
25 Video light (l 54)
Lens cover A
The lens cover opens in
recording mode. (l 24)
Be careful about the following.
When 2 lens accessories, such as the ND filter
and tele conversion lens, are fitted and the
zoom lever is pressed toward the W side, the
4 corners of an image will be darkened.
(Vignetting)
(When fitting 2 lens accessories, first remove
the lens hood and then fit them.)
Attaching the lens cap
(Included in the Filter Kit
(VW-LF43NE; optional))
When the filter kit (VW-LF43NE; optional) is
used, protect the lens surface while the unit
is not used with the lens cap supplied with
the filter kit.
To attach or remove the lens cap, hold both
sides of the lens cap with the tips of your
finger and thumb.
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26 Recording start/stop button (l 44)
27 Status indicator (l 24)
28 Mode switch (l 24)
29 Photoshot button [ ] (l 48)
30 Zoom lever [W/T] (In recording mode)
(l 51)
Thumbnail display switch/Volume lever
[s /VOLr] (In playback mode) (l 73)
31 Internal microphones (5.1 channel
support)
32 Grip belt
Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your
hand.
1 Flip the belt.
2 Adjust the length.
3 Replace the belt.
33 Shoulder strap fixture
34 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 18)
35 Tripod receptacle
This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional
tripod. (For details on mounting the tripod, refer
to the operating instructions for the tripod.)
A Camera base
Be sure that the grip belt stays clear of the video
light B when the tripod is used as shown below.
26
27
29
28
30 31
3233
34 35
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1 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 26, 35)
It can open up to 90o.
It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or
90o B towards the opposite direction.
2 Manual button [MANUAL] (l 68)
3 Optical image stabilizer button
[ , O.I.S.] (l 52)
4 Light button [LIGHT] (l 54)
5 Speaker
6 Intelligent auto button [iA] (l 40)
7 PRE-REC button [PRE-REC] (l 47)
8 Battery holder (l 18)
9 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 21)
(HDC-HS20GC)
Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a
genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VW-AD21E/
EB-K; optional).
(HDC-HS20GJ)
Do not use any other AC adaptors except the
supplied one.
10 USB terminal [ ] (l 100, 109, 119)
11 Menu button [MENU] (l 27)
12 Delete button [ ] (l 82)
13 SD card open lever [OPEN] (l 23)
14 Audio-video output terminal [A/V]
(l 92, 108)
Use the AV cable (only the supplied cable).
15 Component terminal [COMPONENT]
(l 92)
16 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 92, 97)
17 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 10)
18 Card slot (l 23)
19 SD card cover (l 23)
[HDC-HS20]
A/V
10
1 234567
8
9
17
18
19
13
11 12
14 15 16
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.
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20 Built-in flash (l 65)
21 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)
22 Lens hood
Rotate the lens hood counter-clockwise A to
remove it. In order to attach it, place into slot B,
and then rotate it clockwise C.
Attach the MC protector or the ND filter of the
Filter Kit (VW-LF43NE; optional) in front of the
lens hood.
When fitting the tele conversion lens
(VW-T4314H; optional) or the wide conversion
lens (VW-W4307H; optional), first remove the
lens hood.
23 Remote control sensor (l 38)
24 Recording lamp (l 29)
25 Video light (l 54)
Lens cover A
The lens cover opens in
recording mode. (l 24)
Be careful about the following.
When 2 lens accessories, such as the ND filter
and tele conversion lens, are fitted and the
zoom lever is pressed toward the W side, the
4 corners of an image will be darkened.
(Vignetting)
(When fitting 2 lens accessories, first remove
the lens hood and then fit them.)
20 21
22
23
2425
Attaching the lens cap
(Included in the Filter Kit
(VW-LF43NE; optional))
When the filter kit (VW-LF43NE; optional) is
used, protect the lens surface while the unit
is not used with the lens cap supplied with
the filter kit.
To attach or remove the lens cap, hold both
sides of the lens cap with the tips of your
finger and thumb.
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26 Recording start/stop button (l 44)
27 Status indicator (l 24)
28 Mode dial (l 24)
29 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] (l 10)
30 Photoshot button [ ] (l 48)
31 Zoom lever [W/T] (In recording mode) (
l
51)
Thumbnail display switch/Volume lever
[s /VOLr] (In playback mode) (l
73
)
32 Internal microphones (5.1 channel support)
33 Grip belt
Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand.
1 Flip the belt.
2 Adjust the length.
3 Replace the belt.
34 Shoulder strap fixture
35 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 18)
36 Tripod receptacle
This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional
tripod. (For details on mounting the tripod, refer
to the operating instructions for the tripod.)
A Camera base
Be sure that the grip belt stays clear of the video
light B when the tripod is used as shown below.
26
27
30
28
29
31 32
3334
35 36
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Preparation
Setup
1
Power supply
About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBG070/VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6.
This unit has a function to distinguish the batteries that can be used, and the batteries
(VW-VBG070/VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6) are compatible with this function. (The
batteries that are not compatible to this function cannot be used.)
To use the VW-VBG6 for this unit, the battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is required.
Important:
If the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, then the battery will not charge. Remove the DC
cable from the AC adaptor.
1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.
2 Insert the battery into the AC adaptor by aligning the arrows.
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.
Charging the battery
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this
unit.
Charging lamp [CHARGE] A
Lights up:
Charging (Battery charging time: l 19)
Goes off:
Charging completed
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. (l 142)
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We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 7, 19, 20).
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.
Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.
Inserting/removing the battery
Removing the battery
Make sure that the power is off and the status
indicator is turned off, and then remove by
holding onto it taking care not to drop.
Move the BATTERY lever in the direction
indicated by the arrow and remove the
battery when unlocked.
BATT
A Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Charging/Recording time
Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%
Charging and recording time
HDC-SD20
Battery model number
[Voltage/Capacity
(minimum)]
Charging time
Maximum continuously
recordable time
Actual recordable
time
Supplied battery/
VW-VBG070 (optional)
[7.2 V/725 mAh]
1h35min 1h20min 50min
VW-VBG130 (optional)
[7.2 V/1250 mAh]
2h35min 2h15min 1h20min
VW-VBG260 (optional)
[7.2 V/2500 mAh]
4h40min 4h15min 2h35min
VW-VBG6 (optional)
*
[7.2 V/5400 mAh]
9h25min 10h30min 6h30min
HDC-TM20
Battery model number
[Voltage/Capacity
(minimum)]
Charging time
Maximum continuously
recordable time
Actual recordable
time
Supplied battery/
VW-VBG070 (optional)
[7.2 V/725 mAh]
1h35min 1h20min 50min
VW-VBG130 (optional)
[7.2 V/1250 mAh]
2h35min 2h10min 1h20min
VW-VBG260 (optional)
[7.2 V/2500 mAh]
4h40min 4h10min 2h35min
VW-VBG6 (optional)
*
[7.2 V/5400 mAh]
9h25min 10h25min 6h25min
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* The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary.
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.
HDC-HS20
Battery model
number
[Voltage/Capacity
(minimum)]
Charging
time
Recording
destination
Recording
mode
Maximum
continuously
recordable time
Actual
recordable time
Supplied battery/
VW-VBG070
(optional)
[7.2 V/725 mAh]
1h35min
HDD
HA/HG/HX 1 h 10 min 40 min
HE 1h10min 45min
SD
HA/HG/HX/
HE
1h15min 45min
VW-VBG130
(optional)
[7.2 V/1250 mAh]
2h35min
HDD
HA/HG/HX 1 h 55 min 1 h 10 min
HE 2h 1h15min
SD
HA/HG/HX/
HE
2h5min 1h20min
VW-VBG260
(optional)
[7.2 V/2500 mAh]
4h40min
HDD
HA/HG/HX 3 h 45 min 2 h 20 min
HE 3h50min 2h20min
SD
HA/HG/HX/
HE
4h5min 2h30min
VW-VBG6
(optional)
*
[7.2 V/5400 mAh]
9h25min
HDD
HA/HG/HX 9 h 20 min 5 h 45 min
HE 9h30min 5h55min
SD
HA/HG/HX/
HE
10h10min 6h15min
Battery capacity indication
The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. ####
If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then will become red. If the battery discharges,
then ( ) will flash.
The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you can use for
this unit. It may take time to display the remaining battery capacity. The actual time can vary
depending on your actual use.
The maximum amount of remaining battery capacity able to be indicated is 9 hours 59 minutes. If
the actual remaining time exceeds 9 hours 59 minutes, the indication will stay green and will not
change until the remaining time falls below 9 hours 59 minutes.
When changing modes, the time indication will turn off momentarily in order to recalculate the
remaining battery capacity time.
When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining battery capacity
will not be shown.
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The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always
“live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.
Important:
While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge.
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 DC output terminal
B DC input terminal
Insert the DC cable matching the [ ] mark of the DC input terminal.
1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.
2 Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor.
3 Connect the DC cable to the DC input terminal [DC IN].
Make sure to set the mode to OFF and the status indicator is turned off when disconnecting the AC
adaptor.
Connecting to the AC outlet
DC IN
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Preparation
Setup
2
Preparation of SD cards
Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating
*
for motion picture
recording.
* The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes.
Please confirm the latest information about SD
Memory Cards/SDHC 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.)
4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have
the SDHC 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.
This unit (an SDHC compatible device) is compatible with both SD Memory Cards and SDHC
Memory Cards. When using an SDHC Memory Card on another device, confirm that the device
supports the SDHC Memory Card.
Cards that you can use with this unit
Card type Capacity
Motion picture recording
The following models of Panasonic SD cards can be
used.
Still picture
recording
SD Memory
Card
8MB
16 MB
Cannot be used. Can be used.
32 MB
64 MB
128 MB
256 MB
512 MB
Cannot be guaranteed in operation.
The recording may suddenly stop during motion
picture recording depending on the SD card you use.
(l 134)
1 GB RP-SDV01G
2 GB RP-SDV02G, RP-SDM02G
SDHC
Memory
Card
4 GB RP-SDV04G, RP-SDM04G
6 GB RP-SDM06G
8 GB RP-SDV08G
12 GB RP-SDM12G
16 GB RP-SDV16G
32 GB RP-SDV32G
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Caution:
When the SD card is removed while the access lamp is lit, this unit may malfunction or the data
recorded on the SD card may be lost.
1 Open the LCD monitor.
Check that the access lamp has gone off.
2 Open the SD card cover by
sliding the OPEN lever B.
3 Insert/remove the SD card.
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 centre of the SD card and then pull it
straight out.
4 Securely close the SD card 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
jTurn the unit off
jInsert and remove the USB cable
jExpose 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.
Inserting/removing an SD card
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. (l 91) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data
is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Copy valuable data onto a PC, DVD disc
etc. before proceeding with the formatting. (l 100, 112)
OPEN
Access lamp [ACCESS] A
When this unit is accessing the SD card or
built-in memory, the access lamp lights up.
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Preparation
Setup
3
Selecting a mode
(Turning the unit on/off)
Change the mode to recording, playback or power OFF.
Turn on the power by changing the mode to or while pressing the
lock release button A.
The status indicator lights.
To turn off the power
Change the mode to OFF.
The status indicator B goes off.
HDC-SD20
HDC-TM20
Operate the mode switch while at the same
time pressing in the lock release button if
changing from OFF to another mode.
Status indicator B
OFF
HDC-HS20
Rotate the mode dial while at the same
time pressing in the lock release button if
changing from OFF to another mode.
Align with the status indicator B.
Recording mode (l 44, 48)
Playback mode (l 72, 79)
OFF
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When the mode is set to , power is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and power is
turned off when it is closed.
To turn on the power
A The status indicator lights.
To turn off the power
A The status indicator goes off.
Turning the power on and off with the LCD monitor
Change the mode to OFF when this unit is not being used.
HDC-SD20
HDC-TM20
HDC-HS20
HDC-SD20
HDC-TM20
HDC-HS20
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Preparation
Setup
4
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 centre of the icon.
Touching the touch screen will not operate
while you are touching another part of the
touch screen.
About the Stylus pen
The stylus pen (supplied) can be stored on the
unit as shown when it is not being used. Remove
the stylus pen from the unit when it is to be used.
Only use the supplied stylus pen.
Do not tuck the stylus pen with the LCD
monitor.
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
Wipe the LCD monitor with a soft cloth, such
as eye glass cleaner, when it gets dirty with
finger prints and others.
Do not touch the LCD monitor with hard
pointed tips, such as ball point pens.
Do not touch the LCD monitor with your finger
nails, or rub or press with strong force.
It may become hard to see or hard to
recognise the touch when the LCD protection
sheet is affixed.
Perform the touch screen calibration when the
touch is not recognised or wrong location is
recognised. (l 36)
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Preparation
Setup
5
Using the menu screen
1 Press the MENU button.
2 Touch the top menu A.
3 Touch the submenu B.
Next (previous) page can be displayed by
touching / .
Information display setting is completed when
is surrounded by yellow after touching it.
4 Touch the desired item to enter
the setting.
5 Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU
button to exit the menu setting.
About information display
setting
An explanation or setting confirmation message
of the submenu or item being touched gets
displayed in step 3 and 4.
Touch the to cancel the information display
setting.
MENU
MENU
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You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen.
1 Press the MENU button, then touch [SETUP] > [LANGUAGE].
2 Touch [English].
Part of the menu will not be used depending on the used functions. (l 130)
Recording mode
*1 It is not displayed when the Intelligent auto mode is on.
*2 These menus are only for .
*3 These menus are only for .
*4 / : when the [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [SD CARD].
*5 It will be displayed only when the [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [Built-in Memory].
*6 It will be displayed only when the [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [HDD].
*7 It will not be displayed when the [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [HDD].
Language selection
Menu list
RECORD SETUP
[SCENE MODE] (l 58)
[D.ZOOM] (l 51)
[GUIDE LINES]
*1
(l 59)
[REC MODE] (l 46)
[DIGITAL CINEMA]
*1
(l 59)
[RELAY REC]
*2
(l 60)
[FADE] (l 56)
[FADE COLOUR] (l 56)
[AGS] (l 60)
[AUTO SLOW SHTR]
*1
(l 60)
[FACE FRAMING] (l 61)
[BACKLIGHT COMPENS.] (l 56)
[INTELLIGENT CONTRAST]
*1
(l 56)
[SOFT SKIN MODE]
*1
(l 56)
[TELE MACRO] (l 56)
[COLOUR NIGHT VIEW]
*1
(l 56)
[Digital Cinema Colour]
*1
(l 61)
[SHOOTING GUIDE] (l 47)
[WIND CUT]
*1
(l 62)
[MIC SETUP]
*1
(l 62)
[MIC LEVEL]
*1
(l 63)
[PICTURE ADJUST]
*1
(l 71)
[MF ASSIST]
*1
(l 71)
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PICTURE
[QUALITY] (l 49)
[HI-SPEED BURST]
*1
(l 64)
[SELF TIMER] (l 65)
[FLASH] (l 65)
[FLASH LEVEL]
*1
(l 65)
[RED EYE]
*1
(l 66)
[SHTR SOUND] (l 66)
MEDIA SELECT
*2*3
Media to record can be set to [Built-in
Memory] or [SD CARD].
Media to record can be set to [HDD] or [SD
CARD].
SETUP
[DISPLAY]
The screen indications are selected as
shown in the illustration below.
[OFF] [ON]
[CLOCK SET] (l 32)
[SET WORLD TIME] (l 34)
[DATE/TIME] (l 32)
[DATE FORMAT] (l 33)
[ECONOMY]
[OFF]:
The power saving function is not activated.
[5 MINUTES]:
When about 5 minutes have passed without
any operation, this unit automatically turns
off to save battery life.
The power save function will not activate
when:
jconnected to AC adaptor
jusing the USB cable for PC, DVD
burner, printer etc.
jPRE-REC is used
[QUICK POWER ON]
*7
(l 43)
[QUICK START] (l 42)
[REMOTE CONTROL] (l 37)
[REC LAMP]
The recording lamp lights up during
recording and flashes when the unit
receives a signal from the remote control or
when the self-timer is counting down. When
this is set to [OFF], it does not light during
recording.
1h30m
R 1h20m
A
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[ALERT SOUND]
Touch screen operation, start and stop of
recording and power on/off can be
confirmed with this sound.
2 Beeps for 4 times
When an error occurs. Check the sentence
displayed on the screen. (l 128)
[POWER LCD] (l 35)
[LCD AI]
*1
(l 36)
[LCD SET] (l 35)
[COMPONENT OUT] (l 96)
[HDMI RESOLUTION] (l 95)
[VIERA Link] (l 97)
[TV ASPECT] (l 94)
[INITIAL SET]
Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings
back to the default condition.
(Settings for [CLOCK SET], [MEDIA
SELECT]
*2*3
and [LANGUAGE] will not be
changed.)
[FORMAT CARD]
*4
(l 91)
[FORMAT HDD]
*6
(l 91)
[FORMAT Built-in Memory]
*5
(l 91)
[CALIBRATION] (l 36)
[DEMO MODE]
This item is used to start the unit
demonstration.
(Only when the mode is at the position)
If [DEMO MODE] is switched [ON] when
there is no SD card inserted, the
demonstration automatically starts.
/
If [DEMO MODE] is switched [ON] when
there is no SD card inserted and while this
unit is connected to the AC adaptor, the
demonstration automatically starts.
If any operation takes place, the
demonstration is cancelled. However if no
operations take place for approx.
10 minutes, the demonstration
automatically starts again. To stop the
demonstration, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF]
or insert an SD card.
[LANGUAGE] (l 28)
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Playback mode
*1 When the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, or when [INTEL.
SCENE] (l 76) is selected, this does not appear.
*2 Only when the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, this appears.
*3 These menus are only for .
*4 These menus are only for .
*5 This appears only when the [VIDEO/SD CARD] or [PICTURE/SD CARD] is selected.
*6 This appears only when the [VIDEO/Built-in Memory] or [PICTURE/Built-in Memory]
is selected.
*7 This appears only when the [VIDEO/HDD] or [PICTURE/HDD] is selected.
([ ] motion picture playback)
([ ] still picture playback)
VIDEO SETUP
[REPEAT PLAY] (l 78)
[RESUME PLAY] (l 78)
[SCENE PROTECT]
*1
(l 85)
[GUIDE LINES] (l 59)
EDIT SCENE
*1
[DIVIDE] (l 84)
[DELETE] (l 83)
COPY
*1*3*4
*4
(l 88)
*4
(l 88)
*3
(l 88)
*3
(l 88)
[RELAY SCENE COMBINE]
*3
(l 90)
[RELAY INFO CANCEL]
*3
(l 90)
DISC SETUP
*2
[FORMAT DISC] (l 107)
[AUTO PROTECT] (l 107)
[DISC STATUS] (l 107)
SETUP
[FORMAT CARD]
*5
(l 91)
[CARD STATUS]
*5
(l 87)
[FORMAT HDD]
*7
(l 91)
[HDD STATUS]
*7
(l 87)
[FORMAT Built-in Memory]
*6
(l 91)
[Built-in Memory STATUS]
*6
(l 87)
For any other menus that are not described
above, refer to menus with the same names
for the recording mode.
PHOTO SETUP
*1
[SCENE PROTECT] (l 85)
[DPOF SET]
*5
(l 86)
[DELETE] (l 83)
For any other menus that are not described
above, refer to menus with the same names
for the recording mode and motion picture
playback.
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Preparation
Setup
6
Setting date and time
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.
¬Change the mode to .
1 Select the menu. (l 27)
2 Touch the date or time to be set,
then set the desired value using
/.
The year will change as follows:
2000, 2001, ..., 2039, 2000, ...
The 24-hour system is used to display the time.
appears on the right top of the screen
when [SET WORLD TIME] (l 34) is set to
[HOME], while appears when it is set to
[DESTINATION].
3 Touch [ENTER].
The clock function starts at [00] seconds.
A message prompting for World time setting
may be displayed. Perform the World time
setting by touching the screen. (l 34)
Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to exit
the menu screen.
Changing the date and time display mode
Select the menu. (l 27)
[SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # desired display
style
You can also show or change the date and
time display by repeatedly pressing the DATE/
TIME button on the remote control.
[SETUP] # [CLOCK SET] # [YES]
[DATE] [D/T]
[OFF]
12:34
15. 11. 2009
15. 11. 2009
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Changing the date format
Select the menu. (l 27)
[SETUP] # [DATE FORMAT] # desired
display style
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
the 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 power is off.)
Display style Screen display
[Y/M/D] 2009. 11. 15
[M/D/Y] 11 15 2009
[D/M/Y] 15. 11. 2009
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It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region and
the travel destination.
1 Select the menu. (l 27)
If the clock is not set, adjust the clock to the
current time. (l 32)
When the [HOME] (your home region) is not
set, the message appears. Touch [ENTER] and
proceed to Step 3.
2 (Only when setting your home region)
Touch [HOME].
Touch [ENTER].
3 (Only when setting your home region)
Touch / to select your home
region and touch [ENTER].
Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] to set daylight
saving time. appears and the
summer time setting is turned on; the clock
is set forward by one hour. Touch
[SUMMER TIME SET] again to return to the
normal time setting.
The current time appears on the left top of the
screen. The time difference from GMT
(Greenwich Mean Time) appears on the left
bottom of the screen.
4 (Only when setting the region of your travel
destination)
Touch [DESTINATION].
Touch [ENTER].
When the home region is set for the first time,
the screen for selecting home/travel
destination appears after setting the home
region successively. If the home region has
already been set once, execute the menu
operation for Step 1.
5 (Only when setting the region of your travel
destination)
Touch / to select your travel
destination and touch [ENTER].
Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] to set daylight
saving time. appears and the
summer time setting is turned on; the clock
is set forward by one hour. Touch
[SUMMER TIME SET] again to return to the
normal time setting.
The local time at the selected travel destination
appears on the right top of the screen. The
time difference between the travel destination
and the home region appears on the left
bottom of the screen.
Close the setting by pressing the MENU
button. appears and the time of the
travel destination is indicated.
To return the display to the home setting
Set the home region using Step 1 to 3, and close
the setting by touching [EXIT] or pressing the
MENU button.
If you cannot find your travel destination in the
area shown on the screen, set it by using the
time difference from your home region.
World time setting (Displaying the time of the travel
destination)
[SETUP] # [SET WORLD TIME] # [YES]
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Preparation
Setup
7
Adjusting LCD monitor
These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
POWER LCD
This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in
bright places including outdoors.
Select the menu. (l 27)
:
Makes even brighter
:
Makes brighter
:
Normal
:
Makes less bright
:
Brightness of the LCD is automatically adjusted
depending on the ambient brightness.
(It is not displayed in the manual mode or in the
playback mode.)
If you use the AC adaptor, the indication
appears and the screen becomes brighter
automatically when the power is turned on.
The recordable time will become shorter when
you use this unit with the LCD monitor lit up.
Adjusting the brightness and
colour level of the LCD monitor
It adjusts brightness and colour density on the
LCD monitor.
1 Select the menu. (l 27)
2 Touch the desired setting item.
[BRIGHTNESS]:
Brightness of the LCD monitor
[COLOUR]:
Colour level of the LCD monitor
3 Touch / to adjust settings.
After adjustments are made if no operations
are performed for about 2 seconds, the bar will
disappear.
4 Touch [ENTER].
Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to exit
the menu screen.
LCD monitor adjustment
[SETUP] # [POWER LCD] # desired
setting
+2
+1
0
-
1
A
+1
[SETUP] # [LCD SET] # [YES]
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Perform the touch screen calibration if a different
object to the one touched is selected.
1 Select the menu. (l 27)
Touch [ENTER].
2 Touch [r] with the supplied
stylus pen and enter in
calibration.
Touch the [i] in the order it is displayed.
(5 locations)
3 Touch [ENTER].
Calibration cannot be performed when the LCD
monitor is turned 180o.
Select the menu. (l 27)
[DYNAMIC]:
The image on the LCD monitor becomes clear
and vivid. Optimum contrast and brightness are
set depending on the scenes recorded. Clear
and brilliant images are presented.
[NORMAL]:
Switches to the standard picture quality.
When the [POWER LCD] is set to or ,
it is set to [DYNAMIC], or when the [POWER
LCD] is set to or , it is set to
[NORMAL], and the setting cannot be
changed.
¬Change the mode to .
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the
lens side.
The image is horizontally flipped as if you see
a mirror image. (However the image recorded
is the same as a normal recording.)
Only some indications will appear on the
screen. When ° appears, return the direction
of the LCD monitor to normal position and
check the warning/alarm indication. (l 128)
Touch screen calibration
[SETUP] # [CALIBRATION] # [YES]
Changing the picture quality
on the LCD monitor
[SETUP] # [LCD AI] # [DYNAMIC] or
[NORMAL]
Recording Yourself
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Preparation
Setup
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Using with the remote
control
Select the menu. (l 27)
This function’s default setting is [ON].
[REMOTE CONTROL] can be set to [OFF] so
the remote control will not be mistakenly used
when not in use.
1 Power on/off button [ ]
Power can be turned on/off when the mode is set
to anything but OFF.
Power cannot be turned on by the power on/off
button when 36 hours have passed after the
power is turned off.
Power cannot be turned off when it is
connected to the PC or the DVD burner.
2 Photoshot button [ ]
*
3 On-screen display button [EXT DISPLAY]
(l 94)
4 Playback operation buttons (l 73)
These buttons function in the same manner as
the corresponding playback operation icon being
displayed on screen.
[Excluding skip playback (l 73)].
5 Delete button [ ]
*
6 Direction buttons [3,4,2,1]
7 Zoom/volume/thumbnail display switch
buttons [T, W, /VOL]
*
8 Recording start/stop button [START/
STOP]
*
9 Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (l 32)
10 Menu button [MENU]
*
11 OK button [OK]
* means that these buttons function in the same
manner as the corresponding buttons on the
unit.
[SETUP] # [REMOTE CONTROL] # [ON]
SEARCH
STILL ADV STILL ADV
SEARCH
/VOL
DATE/TIME
START/
STOP
EXT DISPLAY
PLAY
STOP
OK
SKIP SKIP
MENU
PAUSE
2
3
4
6
5
8
7
9
10
11
1
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Remove the insulation sheet A before using.
Replace a button-type battery
1 While pressing
the stopper B,
pull out the
battery holder.
2 Set the
button-type
battery with its
(i) mark facing
upward and
then put the
battery holder
back in place.
When the button-type battery runs down,
replace it with a new battery (part number:
CR2025). The battery should normally last
about 1 year, however this depends on how
frequently the unit is used.
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Remote control usable range
A Remote control sensor
Distance: Within approx. 5 m
Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and
right
The remote control is intended for indoor
operation. Outdoors or under strong light, the
unit may not operate properly even within the
usable ranges.
1 Press a direction button.
Selected item will become yellow. If no
operation is performed for approximately
5 seconds, the yellow display will disappear.
2 Select the item with the direction
button.
3 Confirm the selection by
pressing the OK button.
Selection/confirmation of operation icons,
thumbnail display etc. can be operated.
Wherever you can touch with your finger can
be operated by the remote control. (Excluding
some functions)
Warning
Keep the Button-Type battery out of the reach
of children. Never put Button-Type battery in
mouth. If swallowed call your doctor.
Operation of direction
buttons/OK button
STILL ADV STILL ADV
STOP
OK
SKIP SKIP
MENU
PAUSE
STILL ADV STILL ADV
STOP
OK
SKIP SKIP
MENU
PAUSE
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Recording
Recording (Basic)
1
Before recording
Basic camera positioning
When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will
become dark in the recording.
When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another
person or object.
1 Hold the unit with both hands.
2 Put your hand through the grip belt.
3 Do not cover the microphones A.
4 Keep your arms near your body.
5 Separate your legs for better balance.
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The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to
record.
When this unit is purchased, the Intelligent auto mode is set to on.
Modes are selected automatically by the unit,
so it may not choose desired mode depending
on the recording conditions.
Brightness may change suddenly or flicker
when set to on.
In the portrait mode, one that is bigger and
close to centre of the screen will be surrounded
by an orange frame. (l 61)
Optical image stabilizer function (l 52) is set
to on in all modes.
In the following case, faces may not be
detected in some recording conditions.
jFaces are not full-faces
jFaces tilt
jFaces are not completely exposed (for
instance wearing sunglasses)
jThe size of a face is small on the screen.
jWhen the digital zoom is used
The function may not operate properly in some
recording conditions, even if faces are
detected.
Intelligent auto mode
Intelligent auto button
Press this button to switch on/off the
intelligent auto mode.
Mode Scene/Effect
Portrait When the object is
a person
Faces are detected
and focused
automatically, and
the brightness is
adjusted so it is
recorded clearly.
Scenery Recording outdoors
The whole landscape
will be recorded
vividly without whiting
out the background
sky, which may be
very bright.
Spotlight Under a spotlight
Very bright object is
recorded clearly.
Low light Dark room or
twilight
It can record very
clearly even in a dark
room or twilight.
Mode Scene/Effect
Normal Other situations
Contrast is adjusted
automatically for
clear image.
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When Intelligent auto mode is set
to off:
When the Intelligent auto mode is set to off, the
auto white balance and auto focus operate and
automatically adjust the colour balance and
focusing.
Depending on the brightness of the subject etc.,
the aperture and shutter speed are automatically
adjusted for an optimum brightness.
Colour balance and focus may not be adjusted
automatically depending on light sources or
scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings.
(l 68)
Automatic white balance
White balance adjustment recognises the colour
of light and adjusts so the white colour will
become a purer white. The unit determines the
hue of light, thereby judging the recording
condition, and selects the closest hue setting.
The illustration above shows the range over
which the auto white balance functions.
1) The effective range of automatic white
balance adjustment on this unit
2) Blue sky
3) Cloudy sky (rain)
4) TV screen
5) Sunlight
6) White fluorescent lamp
7) Halogen light bulb
8) Incandescent light bulb
9) Sunrise or sunset
10) Candlelight
Automatic white balance adjustment does not
function normally when there are multiple light
sources or the light source is other than the
stored white balance. In such cases, use the
manual white balance adjustment mode.
Auto focus
The lens is moved forward or backward
automatically to bring the subject into focus.
Auto focus has the following characteristics.
jAdjusts so that the vertical lines of a subject
are seen more clearly.
jAttempts to bring an object with higher
contrast into focus.
Auto focus does not work correctly in the
following situations. Record pictures in the
manual focus mode.
jRecording distant and close-up objects at the
same time
jRecording a subject behind dirty or dusty
window
jRecording a subject that is surrounded by
objects with glossy surfaces or by highly
reflective objects
jRecording a subject in dark surroundings
jRecording a fast-moving subject
jRecording a subject with little contrast
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9 000K
8 000K
7 000K
6 000K
5 000K
4 000K
3 000K
2 000K
1 000K
2)
1)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)
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This unit will resume recording pause mode
about 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is
reopened.
When in quick start standby mode about
60% ( / : about 70%)
of the power used in recording pause mode
is being consumed, so the recording time
will be reduced.
¬Change the mode to .
1 Select the menu. (l 27)
2 Close the LCD monitor while the
mode is set to .
The status indicator A flashes green and the unit
goes into quick start standby mode.
The lens cover does not close.
3 Open the LCD monitor.
The status indicator A lights red and the unit is
put into recording pause.
Quick start standby mode is cancelled if
jabout 5 minutes elapsed
jmode is set to
junit is turned off
Time for quick start will be more than
0.6 seconds slower when digital cinema is
used.
It may take some time for automatic white
balance to adjust.
In the quick start mode, the zoom
magnification becomes 1k.
If [ECONOMY] (l 29) is set to [5 MINUTES]
and the unit automatically goes into quick start
standby mode, close the LCD monitor and then
open it again.
Quick Start Standby Mode cannot be released
by the remote control. Turn the mode to OFF
when powering off.
Quick start
[SETUP] # [QUICK START] # [ON]
HDC-SD20
HDC-TM20
HDC-HS20
HDC-SD20
HDC-TM20
HDC-HS20
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(Only when recording to an SD card or
built-in memory)
The unit is put into recording pause approx.
1.9 seconds when the mode is set to from
OFF.
Start time will not shorten if there is no SD card
inserted.
Start time will be shorten if the [Built-in
Memory] is selected in the [MEDIA SELECT],
even if there is no SD card inserted.
¬Change the mode to .
1
Select SD card as a media to
record from the menu. (l 27)
2 Select the menu. (l 27)
This function’s default setting is [ON].
In the quick power on mode, the zoom
magnification becomes 1k.
Quick power on
[MEDIA SELECT] # [SD CARD]
[SETUP] # [QUICK POWER ON] # [ON]
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Recording
Recording (Basic)
2
Recording motion pictures
This unit records high definition images that are compatible with the AVCHD format.
Sound is recorded with the Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator.
Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording. (l 22)
1 Change the mode to .
2 Open the LCD monitor.
For users who have , proceed to
step 4.
3 /
Select the media to record from
the menu.
You cannot set the recording media for motion
pictures and still pictures separately.
When selecting media
Select the menu. (l 27)
:
[MEDIA SELECT] # [Built-in Memory] or [SD CARD]
:
[MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD]
HDC-SD20
HDC-TM20
Operate the mode switch while at the same
time pressing in the lock release button A
if changing from OFF to another mode.
HDC-HS20
OFF
Rotate the mode dial while at the same
time pressing in the lock release button A
if changing from OFF to another mode.
Align with the status indicator B.
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4 Press the recording start/stop
button to start recording.
While recording is in progress, the recording
will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed.
5 Press the recording start/stop
button again to pause recording.
The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording and
pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.
Maximum number of recordable scenes: 3900
Maximum number of different dates: 200 (l 76)
When either of them reaches to the maximum limit, more scenes cannot be recorded.
(In the case of SD cards it is the maximum number of recordable scenes per card.)
A continuous recording of motion picture data that exceeds 4 GB may momentarily stop at every
4 GB of data when played back with another device.
Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture. (l 48)
Screen indications in the
recording mode
A Recording mode
B Remaining time left for recording
(When the remaining time is less than
1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes red.)
C Recording time elapsed
Each time the unit is put into recording
pause, the counter display will be reset to
“0h00m00s”.
About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures
They are not compatible with devices other than those that support AVCHD. Images cannot be
played with equipment that does not support AVCHD (ordinary DVD recorders). Confirm that your
equipment supports AVCHD by referring to the operating instructions.
There are some cases where the recorded motion pictures cannot be played back, even if the
device supports AVCHD. In such cases, play the recorded motion picture with this unit instead.
0h00m00s0h00m00s0h00m00s
R 1h20mR 1h20mR 1h20m
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Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded.
Select the menu. (l 27)
A Image quality prioritized
B Recording time prioritized
*1 1920k1080: Motion pictures can be recorded with the highest picture quality.
*
*2 1920k1080: Motion pictures can be recorded with high picture quality.
*3 1920k1080: Motion pictures can be recorded with normal picture quality.
*4 1440k1080: Motion pictures can be recorded for a longer time.
* This means the highest quality for this unit.
The recording is in high definition picture quality in all recording modes.
Maximum continuously recordable time for one scene: 12 hours
The recording is paused once when the recording time for one scene exceeds 12 hours, and the
recording will automatically resume after a few seconds.
If a recording with a lot movements is recorded, the recording time is reduced.
The recordable time may be reduced if recording of short scene is repeated.
Use time in the row of 4 GB in above table as a guideline for the time that can be copied onto one
DVD disc (4.7 GB).
Recordable time using the battery (l 19)
Mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image in the following cases.
jWhen there is a complicated pattern in the background
jWhen the unit is moved too fast
jWhen a subject with sharp movements has been recorded
(Particularly if it has been recorded in HE mode.)
Recording modes/approximate recordable time
[RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting
HA
*1
HG
*2
HX
*3
HE
*4
SD card
1GB 7min 9min 14min 21min
2GB 15 min 20 min 30 min 45 min
4GB 30min 40min 1h 1h30min
6GB 45min 1h 1h30min 2h15min
8GB 1h 1h20min 2h 3h
12 GB 1h30min2h 3h4h30min
16 GB 2h 2h40min 4h 6h
32 GB 4h 5h20min 8h 12h
Built-in
memory
16 GB 2h 2h40min 4h 6h
HDD
80 GB 10h30min 13h30min 20h30min 33h20min
Back up data periodically.
The built-in memory or HDD 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
100, 112)
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This allows recording of the pictures and sound
to start approximately 3 seconds before the
recording start/stop button is pressed.
1 Press the PRE-REC button.
appears on the screen.
Aim this unit at the subject and position it
securely.
2 Press the recording start/stop
button to start recording.
There is no beep sound.
After recording starts, the PRE-REC setting is
cancelled.
PRE-REC is cancelled in the following cases.
jIf you change the mode.
jIf you open the SD card cover.
(/
If you open the SD card cover when the
[MEDIA SELECT] is set to [SD CARD] in
recording mode.)
jIf you press the MENU button.
jIf you turn the unit off.
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, or while the
PRE-REC indication flashes within about
3 seconds after initiating the quick start
operation, motion pictures for 3 seconds
cannot be recorded.
When the recording start/stop button is
pressed, image shake and operation sound
may be recorded.
Images displayed on the thumbnail in playback
mode will differ from the motion pictures
displayed at the start of playback.
Message is displayed when this unit is moved
rapidly.
Select the menu. (l 27)
This function’s default setting is [ON].
When “CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST.”
appears, move the unit slowly while recording.
Set to [OFF] to turn off the message
indication.
Message will not appear while pausing the
recording. (Message will appear even if it is
pausing the recording if [DEMO MODE] is set
to [ON])
In some recording conditions, messages may
not appear.
PRE-REC
This prevents you missing a shot.
PRE-REC
Shooting guide
[RECORD SETUP] # [SHOOTING GUIDE]
# [ON]
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Recording
Recording (Basic)
3
Recording still pictures
The number of pixels recorded for still pictures is [ 1920k1080] (16:9). Still pictures can also be
recorded while recording motion pictures.
1 Change the mode to .
2 Open the LCD monitor.
For users who have , proceed to
step 4.
3 /
Select the media to record from
the menu. (l 44)
You cannot set the recording media for motion
pictures and still pictures separately.
4 Press the button halfway.
(For auto focus only)
Focus indication appears and the
unit focuses on the subject
automatically.
If you set the optical image
stabilizer function (l 52) to on, then the image
stabilizer function will be more effective.
( (MEGA optical image stabilizer) will
be displayed.)
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M
HDC-SD20
HDC-TM20
Operate the mode switch while at the same
time pressing in the lock release button A
if changing from OFF to another mode.
HDC-HS20
OFF
Rotate the mode dial while at the same
time pressing in the lock release button A
if changing from OFF to another mode.
Align with the status indicator B.
MEGA
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Focus indication:
A Focus indication
± (The white lamp flashes.):
Focusing
¥ (The green lamp lights up.):
When in focus
No mark:
When focusing is unsuccessful.
B Focus area (area inside brackets)
5 Press the button fully.
In order to take better still
pictures, the screen will brighten
when the button is fully
pressed.
The sound cannot be recorded while recording
still pictures.
The edges of still pictures recorded on this unit
with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut at printing.
Check the printer or photo studio before
printing.
About the screen indications
when the button is pressed
ß: Flash (l 65)
ßj: Flash level (l 65)
: Red eye reduction (l 66)
: Quality of still pictures
: Size of still pictures
R3000: Remaining number of still pictures
(Flashes in red when [0] appears.)
: Still picture operation indicator
(l 125)
: MEGA optical image stabilizer
(l 52)
About the focus indication
The focus indication indicates the status of the
auto focus.
The focus indication will not be displayed in the
following conditions.
jWhen the manual focus is used.
jWhen the colour night view function is used.
You can record still pictures even if the focus
indication does not appear, but pictures may
be recorded without being focused.
About the focusing area
When there is a contrasting object ahead or
behind the subject in the focus area, the subject
may not be focused. If so, move the contrasting
object out of the focus area.
Focus area is not displayed in the following
conditions.
jWhen the intelligent auto (portrait mode) is
used.
jWhen the digital zoom (more than approx.
16k) is used.
jWhen AF tracking is used.
Selecting the picture quality.
Select the menu. (l 27)
: Still pictures with a high picture quality
are recorded.
: Priority is given to the number of still
pictures recorded. Still pictures are
recorded in normal picture quality.
If the [QUALITY] is set to , mosaic-pattern
noise may appear on a playback image
depending on the picture content.
R3000R3000R3000
MEGA
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2.1
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MEGA
Picture quality
[PICTURE] # [QUALITY] # desired setting
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You can record still pictures even while recording
motion pictures.
¬Change the mode to .
While recording motion pictures,
press the button fully (press to
the bottom) to take the picture.
While recording motion pictures or during the
PRE-REC operation, the following
arrangements are applied so that motion
picture recording takes preference over still
picture recording. For vivid still pictures, we
recommend pausing motion picture recording
and taking still pictures after releasing the
PRE-REC mode.
jImage quality is different from ordinary still
pictures.
jPressing the button halfway is disabled.
jThe remaining usable capacity (number of
pictures that can be taken) indication does
not appear.
The numbers shown in the table are
approximations.
The number of recordable pictures
depends on whether and are used
together and on the subject being recorded.
Maximum number of recordable pictures that
can be displayed is 99999.
If the number of recordable pictures exceeds
99999, the number will not change when the
picture is taken until the number of recordable
pictures gets less than 99999.
The memory capacity indicated on the label of
an SD card is the total of the capacity for
copyright protection and management and the
capacity which can be used on the unit, a PC
etc.
Simultaneous recording
(recording still pictures
while recording motion
pictures)
Number of recordable
pictures
Picture
size
(1920t1080)
Picture
quality
SD card
8MB 46
16 MB 10 17
32 MB 20 32
64 MB 47 74
128 MB 94 150
256 MB 200 320
512 MB 410 640
1GB 820 1290
2GB 1670 2630
4GB 3290 5160
6GB 5000 7860
8GB 6690 10520
12 GB 10100 15870
16 GB 13470 21170
32 GB 27030 42480
Built-in
memory
16 GB 13470 21170
HDD
80 GB 73240 115090
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Recording
Recording (Basic)
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Zoom in/out function
The maximum optical zoom ratio is 16k.
¬Change the mode to .
If the zoom magnification exceeds 16k, then the
digital zoom function will be activated.
Select the menu. (l 27)
[OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 16k)
[40k]: Up to 40k
[1000k]: Up to 1000k
The larger the digital zoom magnification, the
more the image quality is degraded.
If you take your finger off the zoom lever during
zoom operation, the operation sound may be
recorded. When returning the zoom lever to
the original position, move it quietly.
When the zoom magnification is 16k, the
subjects are focused at about 1.2 m or more.
When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit
can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm away from
the lens. (Macro function)
The zoom speed does not vary when operating
with the remote control.
Zoom lever
T side:
Close-up recording (zoom in)
W side:
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
The zoom speed varies depending on the
range over which the zoom lever is moved.
WT
/ VOL
1
W
T
1
W
T
8
W
T
W
T
8
W
T
W
T
16
16
16
Digital zoom function
[RECORD SETUP] # [D.ZOOM] # desired
setting
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Recording
Recording (Basic)
5
Optical image stabilizer
function
Optical image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as much.
¬Change the mode to .
This function’s default setting is on.
Set the intelligent auto mode to off before turning the optical image stabilizer function to off.
In the following cases, the image stabilizer function may not work effectively.
jWhen the unit is shaken greatly
jWhen you record a moving subject while tracking it
O.I.S.
Optical image stabilizer button
Press this button to switch on/off the
image stabilizer function.
appears on the screen.
O.I.S.: Optical Image Stabilizer
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Recording
Recording (Basic)
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AF tracking
It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen.
The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)
¬Change the mode to .
1 Touch .
A Target frame
will be displayed on the screen.
The target frame will track the face framed in
prioritized face framing (orange) when the
Intelligent auto mode is set to (Portrait).
Available target lock range will be displayed in
red frame when the Intelligent auto mode is set
to anything but (Portrait).
2
Touch the object and lock the target.
When you touch the head of the object, the
target frame on the head gets locked and
tracking starts.
Touch the object to be changed again
when you want to change the target.
When the Intelligent auto mode is selected,
the setting becomes (Normal) and
touched object is tracked. Selection
becomes
(Portrait)
when target frame
is locked on head.
3 Start recording.
When you touch [CANCEL], the tracking
function will be cancelled.
About target frame
When the button is pressed half way, the
focus is set to the object that is locked. The
target frame turns green when it focuses, and
the target cannot be changed.
When target lock fails, the target frame blinks
in red and then disappears. In such cases,
touch the object again and lock the target.
The frame out assist B is displayed when the
target frame gets close to framing out.
This function cannot be used in manual mode.
It may track different objects or may not lock
the target depending on the recording
conditions such as the following:
jWhen the object is too large or too small
jWhen colour of the object is similar to the
background
jWhen using zoom
jWhen the camera is shaking
jWhen more than one object overlaps
jWhen the scene is dark
jWhen the subject moves quickly
A message will be displayed when an object
becomes unable to be tracked half-way through.
In such cases, touch the object one more time.
AF tracking will be cancelled in the following cases.
jWhen the mode is changed
jWhen the power is turned off
jWhen the scene mode is set
jWhen the Intelligent auto mode is set on/off
After setting [DISPLAY] to [OFF] if no operation
is performed for about 3 seconds, the operation
icon disappears. Touch the screen to display
the icon again. When the AF tracking is used,
the icon does not disappear.
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Recording
Recording (Basic)
7
Recording with the video
light
The video light enables brightening of the images taken in a dimly-lit place.
¬Change the mode to .
This function’s default setting is / .
Auto video light will turn on/off automatically according to the brightness.
Auto video light will turn on/off in conjunction with low light mode in Intelligent auto mode.
Using the video light reduces battery time.
The subject should be within 1.5 m of the unit.
Do not look directly into the light.
We recommend using the video light in a bright place to obtain high quality images.
If you turn off the power or change the mode, the video light is turned off.
Set the video light to off where using a light is prohibited.
Using the Colour night view function at the same time will make conditions even brighter.
The video light cannot be used when the conversion lens is used, because the light is blocked.
LIGHT
LIGHT button
Each time the LIGHT button is pressed,
the indication changes by one setting in
the following order.
# / # Setting cancelled
: Video light on
/ : Auto video light on/off
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Recording
Recording
(Advanced)
1
Recording functions of
operation icons
Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded.
¬Change the mode to .
1 Touch to display the
operation icons on the screen.
Touch 1 to change the page and touch
to display/not-display the operation
icon.
2 (e.g. Backlight compensation)
Select an operation icon.
Select the operation icon again to cancell the
function.
* It is not displayed when the intelligent auto mode is on.
If you turn off the power or change the mode to , colour night view, backlight compensation and
tele macro functions are cancelled.
If you turn off the power, the fade function is cancelled.
It is possible to set from the menu. (l 28)
After setting [DISPLAY] to [OFF] if no operation is performed for about 3 seconds, the operation icon
disappears. Touch the screen to display the icon again. When the AF tracking is used, the icon does
not disappear.
F
F
F
F
F
Operation icons
Backlight
compensation
Intelligent contrast
control
*
Fade Soft skin mode
*
Tele macro Colour night view
*
F
F
F
F
F
F
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Function Effect
Backlight
compensation
This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a
backlit subject.
Intelligent contrast
control
This brightens parts that are in shadow and difficult to see
and suppresses white saturation in bright parts at the same
time. Both bright and dark parts can be recorded clearly.
Fade
(Fade in)
(Fade out)
When you start recording, the image/audio gradually
appears. (Fade in)
When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually
disappears. (Fade out)
The fade setting is cancelled when the recording stops.
To select the colour for fade in/out
Select the menu. (l 27)
[RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOUR] # [WHITE] or
[BLACK]
Soft skin mode
This makes skin colours appear softer for a more attractive
appearance.
This is more effective if you record a person closely from the
torso up.
Tele macro
More impressive image can be obtained by focusing on the
object only in closeup and shading off the background.
The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx.
50 cm.
If the magnification is 16k or less, then it is automatically set to
16k.
Colour night view
This function allows you to record colour images in very low
light situations. (Minimum required illumination: approx.
1lx)
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Intelligent contrast control:
If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the
brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be
clear.
Fade:
The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade
in become black (or white).
Soft skin mode:
If the background or anything else in the scene
has colours similar to the skin colour, they will
also be smoothed.
If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may
not be clear.
If you record a person in the distance, the face
may not be recorded clearly. In this case,
cancel soft skin mode or zoom in on the face
(close-up) to record.
Tele macro:
The tele macro function is cancelled when the
zoom magnification becomes lower than 16k.
Colour night view:
Recorded scene is seen as if frames were
missed.
If set in a bright place, the screen may become
washed out for a while.
Bright dots that are usually invisible may be
seen, but this is not a malfunction.
Using a tripod is recommended.
In darker areas, auto focus may focus a bit
slower. This is normal.
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Recording
Recording
(Advanced)
2
Recording functions of
menus
Function Effect/Setting method
Scene mode
When you record images in different situations, this mode
automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures.
Select the menu. (l 27)
[RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting
5Sports:
To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and
pause of playback
Portrait:
To make people stand out against the background
Spotlight:
Improved quality when subject is brightly illuminated.
Snow:
Improved image quality when shooting on snowy locations.
Beach:
To make blue in the sea or sky vibrant
Sunset:
To make red in the sunrise or sunset vibrant
Fireworks:
To capture the fireworks in the night sky beautifully
Scenery:
For spatial scenery
Low light:
For dark scenes, such as at dusk
Set [SCENE MODE] to [OFF] to cancel the function.
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Function Effect/Setting method
Guide line
You can check if the image is level while recording or playing
back motion pictures and still pictures. The function can also
be used to estimate the balance of the composition.
Change the mode to .
The Intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 40)
Select the menu. (l 27)
[RECORD SETUP] # [GUIDE LINES] # desired setting
(When motion picture playback is selected while the mode is set to
. (l 72))
[VIDEO SETUP] # [GUIDE LINES] # desired setting
The guide lines do not appear on the images actually recorded.
Set to [OFF] to cancel the guide line.
Digital cinema
Use this function to record an image with vivid colour, like an
image on a movie film.
Change the mode to .
The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 40)
Set the recording mode to HA or HG. (l 46)
Select the menu. (l 27)
[RECORD SETUP] # [DIGITAL CINEMA] # [ON]
When [DIGITAL CINEMA] is [ON], smooth viewing of the motion
pictures may not be possible.
The picture will be recorded as 50i (l 95) irrespective of the
digital cinema mode setting.
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Function Effect/Setting method
Relay recording
It is possible to continuously record motion picture to an SD
card when there is no space available in the built-in memory.
Change the mode to .
Select the menu. (l 27)
[RECORD SETUP] # [RELAY REC] # [ON]
is displayed on the screen. will disappear when space
in the built-in memory is gone and the recording to the SD card
starts.
It allows to record only to SD card from built-in memory.
Relay recording can only be performed once.
Combine the scenes that were relay recorded using the
[RELAY SCENE COMBINE] into the SD card. (l 90)
Once the relay recorded scene and the scene that was recorded
on the SD card after that are combined into the SD card using the
[RELAY SCENE COMBINE], it will be possible to perform the
relay recording again.
If the [RELAY REC] is set to [ON] without performing the [RELAY
SCENE COMBINE], a message is displayed. You will be able to
perform relay recording by touching [YES], but you will not be able
to perform the [RELAY SCENE COMBINE] after that.
Anti-Ground-
Shooting (AGS)
If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal
horizontal position while recording motion pictures, it is
automatically put into recording pause.
Change the mode to .
Select the menu. (l 27)
[RECORD SETUP] # [AGS] # [ON]
Auto slow shutter
You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing
the shutter speed.
Change the mode to .
The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 40)
Select the menu. (l 27)
[RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [ON]
The shutter speed is set to 1/25 or more depending on the
surrounding brightness.
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Function Effect/Setting method
Automatic face
framing
[OFF]:
Not display
[PRIMARY]:
Only the prioritized face
framing is displayed.
[ALL]:
All face detection framings
are displayed.
In the portrait mode of the intelligent auto mode, detected
faces appear with frames.
Change the mode to .
Select the menu. (l 27)
[RECORD SETUP] # [FACE FRAMING] # desired setting
This function’s default setting is [ALL].
Up to 15 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer to
the centre of the screen take preference over others.
Prioritized face framing
Prioritized face framing is displayed in orange. Focus and
adjustment of brightness will be performed against the prioritized
face framing.
Prioritized face framing will not be displayed in manual focus
mode.
Focus will be set to prioritized face framing when the button
is pressed halfway when recording still pictures. Prioritized face
framing will turn to green when the focus is set.
Digital cinema colour
Recording motion pictures with more vivid colours, using
x.v.Colour
technology.
Change the mode to .
The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 40)
Select the menu. (l 27)
[RECORD SETUP] # [Digital Cinema Colour] # [ON]
For more realistic colours, use an HDMI mini cable with a TV that
supports the x.v.Colour
.
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Function Effect/Setting method
Wind noise reduction
This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built-in
microphones depending on the wind strength.
Change the mode to .
The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 40)
Select the menu. (l 27)
[RECORD SETUP] # [WIND CUT] # [ON]
Microphone setup
[SURROUND]:
Sound is recorded with
5.1 ch surround microphone.
[ZOOM MIC]:
Directivity of the microphone
is interlocked 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).
Directivity (sound sensitivity direction) of the built-in
microphones can be adjusted.
Change the mode to .
The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 40)
Select the menu. (l 27)
[RECORD SETUP] # [MIC SETUP] # desired setting
This function’s default setting is [SURROUND].
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Function Effect/Setting method
Microphone level
[AUTO]:
AGC is activated, and the
recording level is adjusted
automatically.
[SETr ]/[SET]:
The desired recording level
can be set.
AGC: Auto Gain Control
When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones
can be adjusted.
Change the mode to .
The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 40)
1 Select the menu. (l 27)
[RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # [SETr ]/[SET]
Set to [AUTO] to adjust the recording level automatically.
2 Touch / to adjust the microphone input
level.
A Centre
B Front left
C Back left
D Front right
E Back right
F Microphone input level
Touch to activate/disactivate AGC. When AGC is activated,
the icon is surrounded by yellow and the amount of sound
distortion can be reduced. When AGC is disactivated, natural
recording can be performed.
A gain value for each of the 5 direction is displayed. (The input
level of the microphones cannot be set individually.)
Adjust the microphone input level so that the last 2 bars of the
gain value are not red. (Otherwise, the sound is distorted.) Select
a lower setting for microphone input level.
3 Touch [ENTER] to determine the microphone
input level and then touch [EXIT].
G Microphone input level meter
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Function Effect/Setting method
Hi-speed burst
shooting
[25 Frames/sec]:
72 still pictures are recorded
continuously at the rate of
25 per second.
The picture size is
(1920
k
1080).
[50 Frames/sec]:
180 still pictures are
recorded continuously at the
rate of 50 per second.
The picture size is
(
1280
k
720
)
.
Recording is done continuously at the rate of 25 or 50 still
pictures per second.
Use this function to record an object with fast movement.
Change the mode to .
The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 40)
1 Select the menu. (l 27)
[PICTURE] # [HI-SPEED BURST] # desired setting
2 Press the button.
flashes in red during recording.
First press the button halfway, then press it fully to set the
focus and record. It will automatically focus if you press fully once,
so it is convenient when recording objects moving back and forth.
3 Touch [Record] or [Delete].
[Record]: Pictures are stored.
[Delete]: All pictures are deleted.
4 (Only when [Record] is selected in step 3)
Touch [REC ALL] or [SELECT].
[REC ALL]: All pictures are stored.
[SELECT]: Pictures are stored by specifying range.
5 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 4)
Touch the range of pictures that will be stored.
A Start point
*
B Finish point
Previous (Next) page is displayed by touching / .
* Only select the picture for start point if only 1 picture is to be
stored.
A confirmation message is displayed when [ENTER] is touched
after selecting the start point and finish point.
Touch [YES] to store the pictures.
Set [HI-SPEED BURST] to [OFF] to cancel the function.
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Function Effect/Setting method
Self-timer
This is for recording still pictures using the timer.
Change the mode to .
Select the menu. (l 27)
[PICTURE] # [SELF TIMER] # [10 SECONDS] or [2 SECONDS]
[10 SECONDS]:
Records after 10 seconds
[2 SECONDS]:
Records after 2 seconds
When the button is pressed, a still picture is recorded after
the Ø10 or Ø2 display and the recording lamp flashes for the
time which has been set.
After recording, the self-timer is cancelled.
In auto focus mode, if the button is pressed halfway once
and then fully, the lens focuses on the subject when the button is
pressed halfway.
If the button is pressed fully all at once, the lens focuses on
the subject just before recording.
To stop the timer midway through
Press the MENU button.
Built-in flash
When the button is pressed, the flash is activated and the
picture will be recorded. Use the built-in flash in order to record
still pictures in dark places.
Change the mode to .
Select the menu. (l 27)
[PICTURE] # [FLASH] # [AUTO] or [ON]
This function’s default setting is [AUTO].
When the button is pressed halfway, the flash indicator will
appear in the bottom left corner of the screen.
[ON]: ß
[AUTO]: ßA
[OFF]:
The unit automatically determines if the flash is necessary even
when it has been set to [OFF] by detecting the ambient
brightness. (If it determines that the flash is necessary, the
indication lights up in red when the button is pressed
halfway.)
To adjust the brightness of the flash
The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 40)
Select the menu. (l 27)
[PICTURE] # [FLASH LEVEL] # desired setting
[ßj]: Less brighter
[ßd0]: Normal
[ßi]: Much brighter
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Scene mode:
5Sports
During normal playback, the image movement
may not look smooth.
Colour and screen brightness may change
under indoor lighting.
If the brightness is insufficient, the sports mode
does not function. The / display
flashes.
Portrait
Colour and screen brightness may change
under indoor lighting.
Low light
The shutter speed is 1/25 or more.
Sunset
The shutter speed is 1/25 or more.
Image may get blurry when close object is
recorded.
Fireworks
The shutter speed is 1/25.
Image may get blurry when close object is
recorded.
Image may get washed out when recorded in
bright surrounding.
Scenery
Image may get blurry when close object is
recorded.
Relay recording:
It does not allow the relay recording of still
pictures. However, even still pictures are
recorded to the SD card after relay recording.
is displayed on the thumbnail display
during the playback of the scene that was relay
recorded on the built-in memory.
Anti-Ground-Shooting (AGS):
The AGS function may activate and cause the
unit to pause the recording if you are recording
a subject right above or right below you.
Auto slow shutter:
When the shutter speed becomes 1/25, the
screen may be seen as if frames are missed
and afterimages may appear.
Digital cinema colour:
When motion pictures recorded while this
function is turned [ON] are played back
with a TV not compatible with x.v.Colour
,
colours may not be reproduced properly.
To play back images recorded in the digital
cinema colour with vivid colours of wider colour
ranges, a device compatible with x.v.Colour
is required. When these images are played
back with devices other than ones compatible
with x.v.Colour
, it is recommended to record
the images after this function is turned [OFF].
x.v.Colour
is a name for devices that are
compatible with the xvYCC format, an
international standard for expanded colour in
motion pictures, and that follow the rules for
signal transmission.
Function Effect/Setting method
Red eye reduction
Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from
flashes.
Change the mode to .
The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 40)
Select the menu. (l 27)
[PICTURE] # [RED EYE] # [ON]
Shutter sound
You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.
Change the mode to .
Select the menu. (l 27)
[PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] # [ON]
This function’s default setting is [ON].
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Recording
Recording
(Advanced)
3
Manual recording
Touch the operation icon to adjust white balance, shutter speed, iris and manual focus.
¬Change the mode to .
Press the MANUAL button.
appears on the screen.
Perform the setting by touching the desired item to be set.
Touch 1 to change the page and touch
to display/not-display the operation
icon.
MNL
MANUAL
F
IRISSHTRWB
MF
White balance (l 69)
Manual shutter speed (l 70)
Aperture adjustment (l 70)
Manual focus (l 71)
WB
SHTR
IRIS
MF
F
F
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If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions,
then use manual focus.
Press the MANUAL button. (l 68)
1 (When MF assist function is used)
Select the menu. (l 27)
This function’s default setting is [ON].
2 Touch [MF] icon.
In manual focus mode, [AF] icon appears on
the screen.
3 Adjust the focus by touching /
.
The centre of the screen is enlarged. The normal
screen returns approximately 2 seconds after
you finish bringing the subject into focus.
The centre of the screen is not enlarged when
[MF ASSIST] is [OFF].
To return to auto focus, touch [AF] icon or
press the MANUAL button again.
MF assist does not work if the zoom
magnification is more than 16k.
The part of the screen that is enlarged is not
enlarged on the image actually recorded.
Adjust the quality of the image while recording.
Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the
quality of the image.
Press the MANUAL button. (l 68)
1 Select the menu. (l 27)
2 Touch the desired setting items.
[SHARPNESS]:
Sharpness of the edge
[COLOUR]:
Depth of the colour of the image
[EXPOSURE]:
Brightness of the image
3 Touch / to adjust settings.
After adjustments are made if no operations
are performed for about 2 seconds, the bar will
disappear.
4 Touch [ENTER].
Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to
complete the settings. appears on the
screen.
Manual focus adjustment
[RECORD SETUP] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON]
F
IRISSHTRWB
MF
MF
MF
F
IRISSHTRWB
MF
MFMF
MF
MF
AF
Picture adjustment
[RECORD SETUP] # [PICTURE ADJUST]
# [YES]
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Playback
Playback
1
Motion picture playback
1 Change the mode to .
2 Touch the play mode select icon
C to select desired media to be
played back.
Touch [VIDEO/SD CARD] to play back the SD
card.
Touch [VIDEO/Built-in Memory] to play back
the built-in memory.
Touch [VIDEO/HDD] to play back the HDD.
3 Touch the scene to be played
back.
Next (previous) page can be displayed by
touching / .
HDC-SD20
HDC-TM20
Operate the mode switch while at the same
time pressing in the lock release button if
changing from OFF to another mode.
A Lock release button
OFF
HDC-HS20
Rotate the mode dial while at the same
time pressing in the lock release button if
changing from OFF to another mode.
A Lock release button
B Align with the status indicator.
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4 Select the playback operation by
touching the operation icon.
1/;: Playback/Pause
6: Rewind playback
5: Fast forward playback
: Stops the playback and shows the
thumbnails.
1: Displays the direct playback bar. (l 74)
Operation icon disappears if no playback
operation is performed for about 3 seconds. It
will be displayed again if you touch the screen.
Change the thumbnail display
During step 3, the thumbnail display changes in
the following order if the zoom lever is operated
to
_ side or ` side.
20 scenes () 9 scenes () 1 scene ()
Highlight&Time frame index
Refer to page 75 for information about
Highlight&Time frame index.
9 scenes display returns if the power is turned
off or the mode is changed.
Speaker volume adjustment
Move the volume lever to adjust the speaker
volume during playback.
Towardsr”:
Increases the volume
Towardss”:
Decreases the volume
Fast forward/rewind playback
Touch 5 during playback to fast forward.
(Touch 6 to rewind.)
The fast forward/rewind speed increases if you
touch 5/6 again. (The display on the
screen changes from 5 to .)
Normal playback is restored when you touch
.
Skip playback (to the start of a
scene)
(Operation is possible with the remote
control only.)
Press the : or 9 button during playback.
Slow-motion playback
1 Pause the playback.
When the operation icon disappears, touch
the screen to display the icon again.
2 Continue touching .
( is for slow rewind playback)
Playback is slow while touching.
Normal playback is restored when you touch
.
When slow-motion pictures are played back in
reverse, they will be shown continuously at
approximately 2/3
rd
the speed of normal
playback (intervals of 0.5 seconds).
0h00m00s0h00m00s0h00m00s
WT
/ VOL
WT
/ VOL
SEARCH
STILL ADV STILL ADV
SEARCH
PLAY
STOPSKIP SKIP
PAUSE
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Frame-by-frame playback
The motion picture is advanced one frame at a
time.
1 Pause the playback.
When the operation icon disappears, touch
the screen to display the icon again.
2Touch .
(Touch to advance the frames one at a
time in the reverse direction.)
Normal playback is restored when you touch
.
When the frames are advanced one at a time
in the reverse direction, they will be shown in
intervals of 0.5 seconds.
Direct playback
1) Touch 1 to display the direct playback bar.
2) Touch the direct playback bar A.
The playback is paused and the image is
skipped until the position you touched.
Playback starts again when you release the
touch screen.
Touch 2 to display the operation icon.
If no operations are performed for about
3 seconds, the bar will disappear. Touch the
screen again to display the bar.
Direct playback bar cannot be operated with
the remote control.
Sound will be heard only during normal
playback.
If pause play is continued for 5 minutes, the
screen returns to the thumbnails.
Any scenes where the thumbnails are
displayed as cannot be played back.
During motion picture playback, the power will
not turn off even if the LCD monitor is closed.
The remaining time for playback indication will
be reset to “0h00m00s” each scene.
Motion picture compatibility
This unit is based on the AVCHD format.
The video signal that can be played back on
this unit is 1920k1080/50i or 1440k1080/
50i.
This unit may degrade or not play back
motion pictures recorded or created on
other products, and other products may
degrade or not play back motion pictures
recorded on this unit, even if the products
support AVCHD.
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A single frame from the recorded motion picture
can be saved as a still picture.
1 Pause at the scene you want to
save as a still picture during
playback.
It is convenient to use slow-motion playback
and frame-by-frame playback.
2 Press the button fully.
Still picture is recorded.
(/
Still picture is recorded and will be saved on the
same media as the motion picture.)
Date the motion picture was recorded will be
registered as date of the still picture.
Quality will be different from the normal still
picture.
An image of one scene is displayed as a
thumbnail at set time interval. Scene can be
played back from any midway point of the scene
you wish to see.
Move the zoom lever to r side and change
over the thumbnail display to Highlight&Time
frame index. (l 73)
1 Touch the set time selection.
A Set time selection
B Scene selection
Next (previous) scene can be displayed by
touching / .
2 Touch and select time to be set.
A portion judged to be clearly recorded will be
detected and displayed in thumbnail if you
select [HIGHLIGHT]. The thumbnail may not
be displayed if the part recognised as clearly
recorded cannot be detected.
3 Touch the thumbnail to be played
back.
Next (previous) thumbnail can be displayed by
touching / .
Creating still picture from
motion picture
Highlight&Time frame index
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Scenes recorded on the same day can be played
back in succession.
1 Touch the date select icon.
A Date select icon
2 Touch the playback date.
The scenes recorded on the date selected are
displayed as thumbnails.
3 Touch the scene to be played
back.
Playing back of all the scenes returns if the
power is turned off or the mode is changed.
Even if scenes are recorded on the same day,
they are grouped separately in the following
cases.
jWhen the number of scenes exceeds 99
jWhen the media is repaired
jWhen the recording mode is changed from
HA/HG/HX to HE
*
or HE to HA/HG/HX
*
* –1, –2... is added after the recording date
displayed on the screen.
Playback the scenes excluding a portion of the
scene judged to have failed to shoot due to fast
movement of this unit, camera shake, or focus
error.
1 Touch .
2 Touch [INTEL. SCENE].
3 Touch the scene to be played
back.
Up to 9 sections can be skipped for a single
scene.
When motion pictures are skipped, the image
stops momentarily.
The position of sections to be skipped may
vary depending on the type of recording, with
some having no skipped parts.
Divided scene will not be skipped.
Playing back all the scenes returns if the power
is turned off or the mode is changed.
For data that are edited with the easy editing
function of HD Writer AE 1.0, the intelligent
scene selection is disabled.
Deletion of scenes cannot be done during the
intelligent scene selection.
Highlight&Time frame index display does not
appear.
Playing back motion
pictures by date
Intelligent scene selection
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Part that was recognised as clearly recorded is
extracted from a long recording, and it can be
played back in short time with music added.
1 Touch .
2 Touch [HIGHLIGHT].
3 Touch desired item.
[SCENE SETUP]:
Select the scene or date to be played back.
[PLAYBACK TIME]:
Select the time to playback.
(l 78)
[MUSIC SELECT]:
Select the music to be played on playback.
(l 78)
4 Touch [START].
The playback time is displayed, and the unit is
put into playback pause.
5 Select the playback operation.
(l 72)
When the playback is finished or stopped, the
screen to select [REPLAY], [SELECT AGAIN]
or [EXIT] is displayed.
Touch the desired item.
Scene setting
1) Touch [SELECT SCENES] or [SELECT
DATE].
2) (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected)
Touch the scene to be played back.
Up to 99 scenes can be selected in
succession.
When touched, the scene is selected and [ ]
is displayed. Touch the scene again to cancel
the operation.
3) (When [SELECT DATE] is selected)
Touch the date to be played back.
A maximum of 7 days can be selected.
When touched, the date is selected and
surrounded by red. Touch the date again to
cancel the operation.
4) Touch [Enter]/[ENTER] to complete the
settings.
Highlight playback
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Playback time setting
1) Touch the playback time to set.
The playback time of [AUTO] is a maximum of
approx. 5 minutes.
Playback time may become shorter than the
setting, or it may not even play back if the part
recognised as clearly recorded is short.
Music setting
1) Touch your favorite music.
When [NO MUSIC] is selected, the audio
recorded at the time of shooting is played back.
2) Touch [ENTER].
To test the music audio:
1) Touch [START] and start the audio testing.
Touch the other music option to change the
music to be tested.
When you touch [STOP], the music playback
stops.
When you touch [ENTER], the music being
tested is set.
The scene in the vicinity of the split may not
play back when the scene is split.
Playing back of all the scenes returns if the
power is turned off or the mode is changed.
Playback of the first scene starts after playback
of the last scene finishes.
Select the menu. (l 27)
The indication appears on the full screen
views.
All the scenes are played back repeatedly.
(When playing back motion pictures by date,
all the scenes on the selected date are played
back repeatedly.)
If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the
playback can be resumed from where it was
stopped.
Select the menu. (l 27)
If playback of a motion picture is stopped,
appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped
scene.
This function’s default setting is [ON].
The memorised resume position is cleared if
you turn off the power or change the mode.
(The setting of [RESUME PLAY] does not
change.)
Repeat playback
[VIDEO SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] # [ON]
Resuming the previous
playback
[VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON]
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Playback
Playback
2
Still picture playback
1 Change the mode to .
2 Touch the play mode select icon
C to select desired media to be
played back.
Touch [PICTURE/SD CARD] to play back the
SD card.
Touch [PICTURE/Built-in Memory] to play back
the built-in memory.
Touch [PICTURE/HDD] to play back the HDD.
3 Touch the still picture to be
played back.
The selected still picture is played back on the
full screen, and the operation icon is
automatically displayed on the screen.
Next (previous) page can be displayed by
touching / .
HDC-SD20
HDC-TM20
Operate the mode switch while at the same
time pressing in the lock release button if
changing from OFF to another mode.
A Lock release button
OFF
HDC-HS20
Rotate the mode dial while at the same
time pressing in the lock release button if
changing from OFF to another mode.
A Lock release button
B Align with the status indicator.
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4 Select the playback operation by
touching the operation icon.
1/;: Slide show (playback of the still pictures
in numerical order) start/pause.
2;: Plays back the previous picture.
;1: Plays back the next picture.
: Stops the playback and shows the
thumbnails.
Operation icon disappears if no playback
operation is performed for about 3 seconds. It
will be displayed again if you touch the screen.
Change the thumbnail display
During step 3, the thumbnail display changes in
the following order if the zoom lever is operated
to
_ side or ` side.
20 still pictures () 9 still pictures () 1 still
picture
9 still pictures display returns if the power is
turned off or the mode is changed.
Changing the playback settings
for the slide show
1) Touch .
2) Touch the interval of playback for the slide
show.
[SHORT]:
Approx. 1 sec
[NORMAL]:
Approx. 5 sec
[LONG]:
Approx. 15 sec
3) Touch the desired sound.
During slide show or audio testing, the speaker
volume can be adjusted by the volume lever.
(l 73)
(To test the music audio)
Touch [START] and start the audio testing
Touch the other music option to change the
music to be tested.
When you touch [STOP], the music playback
stops.
4) Touch [ENTER].
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Any still pictures where the thumbnails are
displayed as cannot be played back.
During still picture playback, the power will not
turn off even if the LCD monitor is closed.
Still pictures recorded on the same day can be
played back in succession.
1 Touch the date select icon.
A Date select icon
2 Touch the playback date.
The still pictures recorded on the date selected
are displayed as thumbnails.
3 Touch the still picture to be
played back.
Playing back of all the still pictures returns if
the power is turned off or the mode is changed.
Even if still pictures are recorded on the same
day, they are grouped separately in the
following cases.
jWhen the number of still pictures exceeds
999
jWhen pictures are recorded in hi-speed burst
shooting mode ( is indicated after the
date in the list by date).
is displayed after the date in the list by
date for the still pictures created from the
motion picture. (l 75)
Still picture compatibility
This unit is compliant with the unified
standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File
system) established by JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association).
The file format of still pictures supported by
this unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted
files will be played back.)
This unit may degrade or not play back still
pictures recorded or created on other
products and other products may degrade
or not play back still pictures recorded on
this unit.
Playing back still pictures
by date
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Playback
Editing
1
Deleting scenes/still pictures
¬Change the mode to .
Deleting multiple scenes/still pictures from the thumbnail display
1 Press the button while the
thumbnail view screen is
displayed.
2 Touch [SELECT] or [ALL
SCENES].
When [ALL SCENES] is selected, all the
scenes or still pictures on the selected media
will be deleted. When the confirmation
message appears, touch [YES].
(In case of playing back scenes or still pictures
by date, all the scenes or still pictures on the
selected date will be deleted.)
Protected scenes/still pictures cannot be
deleted.
3 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)
Touch the scene/still picture to
be deleted.
When touched, the scene/still picture is
selected and the indication appears on the
thumbnails. Touch the scene/still picture again
to cancel the operation.
Up to 99 scenes can be selected to be deleted.
4 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)
Touch [Delete] or press the
button.
When the confirmation message appears,
touch [YES].
Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the
contents before proceeding with deletion.
0h00m00s0h00m00s0h00m00s
To delete by confirming
images being played back
Press the button while scenes or
still pictures to be deleted are being
played back.
When the confirmation message
appears, touch [YES].
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(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)
To continue deleting other scenes
Repeat steps 3-4.
When you stop deleting halfway
Touch [CANCEL] or press the MENU button
while deleting.
The scenes or still pictures that have already
been deleted when the deletion is cancelled
cannot be restored.
To complete editing
Press the MENU button.
You can also delete scenes by pressing the
MENU button, selecting [EDIT SCENE] #
[DELETE] # [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT].
You can also delete still pictures by pressing
the MENU button, selecting [PHOTO SETUP]
# [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT].
When the intelligent scene selection or
highlight playback is selected, scenes cannot
be deleted.
To delete an unwanted part of a scene, divide
the scene first, and then delete the
unnecessary part. (l 84)
Scenes/still pictures which cannot be played
back (the thumbnails are displayed as )
cannot be deleted.
In case of [ALL SCENES], the deletion may
take time if there are many scenes or still
pictures.
When you delete scenes/still pictures, use a
battery with sufficient battery power or use the
AC adaptor.
If you delete scenes recorded on other
products or still pictures conforming to DCF
standard with this unit, all the data related to
the scenes/still pictures may be deleted.
When still pictures recorded on an SD card by
other products are deleted, a still picture (other
than JPEG) that cannot be played back on this
unit may be erased.
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Playback
Editing
2
Dividing a scene to delete
To delete an unnecessary portion of a scene, first divide the scene and then delete the unnecessary
portion.
¬Change the mode to .
1 Touch the play mode select icon
to select desired media to divide
a scene.
(l 72)
2 Select the menu. (l 27)
3 Touch the scene to be divided.
4 Touch to set the dividing
point.
Using slow-motion playback or frame-by-frame
playback makes it easy to search for the point
where you want to divide the scene. (l 73)
When the confirmation message appears,
touch [YES].
Touch [YES] to continue dividing the same
scene. To continue dividing other scenes,
touch [NO] and repeat steps 3-4.
5 Press the MENU button to
complete dividing.
6 Delete the unnecessary scene.
(l 82)
To delete all the divided points
When the confirmation message appears,
touch [YES].
All divided points set on this unit will be
cancelled.
The scenes that were deleted after division
cannot be recovered.
When [INTEL. SCENE] is selected, scenes
cannot be divided.
Scenes cannot be divided if the number of
scenes played back on a selected date has
reached 99.
It may not be possible to divide scenes with a
short recording time.
Data that has been recorded or edited on
another device cannot be divided and the
divided points cannot be deleted.
[EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE] # [SET]
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0h00m00s
0h00m00s
[DIVIDE] # [CANCEL ALL]
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Playback
Editing
3
Protecting scenes/still
pictures
Scenes/still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake.
(Even if you protect some scenes/still pictures, formatting the media will delete them.)
¬Change the mode to .
1 Select the menu. (l 27)
2 Touch the scene/still picture to
be protected.
When touched, the scene/still picture is
selected and the indication appears on the
thumbnails. Touch the scene/still picture again
to cancel the operation.
Press the MENU button to complete the
settings.
When [INTEL. SCENE] is selected while
playing back motion pictures, scenes cannot
be protected.
[VIDEO SETUP] or [PHOTO SETUP] #
[SCENE PROTECT] # [YES]
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Playback
Editing
4
DPOF setting
You can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto
the SD card.
¬Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon to select [PICTURE/
SD CARD]. (l 79)
What is DPOF?
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a format
which allows the user of a digital camera to
define which captured images on the SD card
are to be printed, together with information on the
number of copies they wish to print. (Please
note: Not all commercial printing services
support this feature at this time.)
1 Select the menu. (l 27)
2 Touch the still picture to be set.
3 Touch / to set the number of
prints.
Up to 999 prints can be selected. (Prints for set
number can be printed with a printer that
supports DPOF.)
To cancel the setting, set the number of prints
to [0].
4 Touch [ENTER].
To continuously set other still pictures, repeat
steps 2-4.
Press the MENU button to complete the
settings.
To cancel all DPOF settings
When the confirmation message appears,
touch [YES].
Copy still pictures saved in the built-in memory
or HDD to an SD card before setting DPOF.
You cannot add the recording date to pictures
to be printed with the DPOF settings.
[PHOTO SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [SET]
[DPOF SET] # [CANCEL ALL]
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Playback
Editing
5
Copying between SD card and Built-in
Memory/HDD
[HDC-TM20/HDC-HS20]
Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between an SD card inserted in
this unit and a built-in memory/HDD.
If the remaining capacity on a single SD card is not enough, you can copy to multiple SD cards
following the instruction on the screen.
In this case, the last scene copied to an SD card is automatically divided to fit the space on the SD
card.
If you divide the scenes (l 84), and copy by scene selection, it is possible to copy matching the
remaining capacity of the media, or only the necessary parts.
Media information display
¬Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon to select desired
media to confirm the media information. (l 72)
Select the menu. (l 27)
SD card information display
Built-in memory information display
HDD information display
Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to close the indication.
/
The 16 GB built-in memory or 80 GB built-in HDD requires some space to store information and
manage system files, so the actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value. The usable
built-in memory/HDD space is generally calculated as 1 GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. The capacities of
this unit, PCs and software are expressed as 1 GB=1,024k1,024k1,024=1,073,741,824 bytes.
Therefore, the indicated value of the capacity appears to be smaller.
Confirming remaining capacity on the copy destination
[SETUP] # [CARD STATUS] # [YES]
[SETUP] # [Built-in Memory STATUS] # [YES]
[SETUP] # [HDD STATUS] # [YES]
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(Only when [SELECT DATE] is selected in
step 4)
Touch the date to be copied.
When touched, the date is selected and
surrounded by red. Touch the date again to
cancel the operation.
Up to 99 dates can be set in succession.
6 (Only when [SELECT SCENES]/[SELECT
DATE] is selected in step 4)
Touch [Enter]/[ENTER].
7 When the confirmation message
appears, touch [YES].
If 2 or more SD cards are necessary to copy,
change the card following the instructions on
the screen.
8 Touch [EXIT] when the copy
complete message is displayed.
The thumbnail view of the copy destination is
indicated.
When you stop copying halfway
Touch [CANCEL] or press the MENU button
while copying.
It is impossible to compress motion pictures or
still pictures on the copy source into the
capacity that can be accommodated by the
usable space on the copy destination.
Depending on the following conditions, the
time it takes for copying may be longer.
jThe number of recorded scenes is large.
jThe temperature of the unit is high.
If some motion pictures or still pictures have
already been recorded to the copy destination,
then the same date may be assigned or
images may not display by date when the list
by date is selected.
Motion pictures that have been recorded on
another device may not be copied. Data
recorded on a PC with HD Writer AE 1.0, etc.
cannot be copied.
Protection and DPOF settings will be cleared
on the copied motion pictures and still pictures
when copying motion pictures and still pictures
with protection and DPOF settings.
The order in which the scenes or still pictures
were copied cannot be changed.
Approximate time for copying
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To copy a 4 GB SD card with full motion
pictures to a built-in memory/HDD:
10 min to 20 min
To copy 600 still pictures (approx. 600 MB):
5 min to 10 min
If you will delete the motion pictures or still
pictures after copying is complete, be sure
to play back the motion pictures or still
pictures to check that they have been
copied to correctly before deleting.
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Playback
Editing
6
Relay scene combining
[HDC-TM20]
You can combine the relayed scene in the built-in memory and the continued scene in the SD
card to be one into the SD card.
A Built-in memory
B SD card
C Range of relay recording
Change the mode to .
1 Insert the SD card that was used
for relay recording.
2 Select the menu. (l 27)
3
When the confirmation message
appears, touch [YES].
Combine the relayed scenes into a SD card.
Scene in the built-in memory will be deleted.
4
Touch [EXIT] when the relay scene
combining complete message is
displayed.
The thumbnail view of the SD card is indicated.
Relay recording information will be deleted
when the relay scenes are combined, and
relay recording will be possible again.
When the relayed scenes in the built-in
memory or SD card are deleted, combining of
the relayed scenes will not be possible.
To cancel relay information
When the relay information is cancelled,
combining of the relayed scenes will not be
possible anymore.
When the confirmation message appears,
touch [YES].
Relay recorded scene Relay scene combining
[COPY] # [RELAY SCENE COMBINE] #
[YES]
[COPY] # [RELAY INFO CANCEL] # [YES]
Combining of the relay scene cannot be
performed if the available space on the SD
card is less than the volume of the relayed
scene in the built-in memory. It is
recommended to combine the relay scene
using a DVD burner or the HD Writer AE 1.0.
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Playback
With a TV
1
Watching Video/Pictures on
your TV
Use the supplied component cable and AV cable. Use of the following Panasonic HDMI mini cables is
recommended to connect the unit to the HDMI terminal.
1 Connect this unit to a TV.
Confirm the terminals on your TV
and use a cable compatible with the
terminals. Image quality may vary
with the connected terminals.
1 High quality
2 HDMI terminal
3 Component terminal
4 Video terminal
A HDMI mini cable (optional)
B Component cable
(supplied)
C AV cable (supplied)
Picture quality
1 High definition images
when connecting to HDMI
terminal
2 High definition images
when connecting to
component terminal
compatible with 1080i
Standard images when
connecting to component
terminal compatible with
576i
3 Standard images when
connecting to video
terminal
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Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go.
Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cables (RP-CDHM15,
RP-CDHM30; optional).
Do not use any other component cables except the supplied one.
The component terminal is for outputting images only so be sure to also connect the AV cable.
(It is not necessary to connect the yellow plug.)
Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
2 Select the video input on the TV.
Example:
Select the [HDMI] channel with a HDMI mini cable.
Select the [Component] channel with a component cable.
Select the [Video 2] channel with an AV cable.
(The name of the channel may differ depending on the connected TV.)
3 Change the mode to to play back.
The image and audio are output on the TV.
Cables Reference items
A HDMI mini cable (optional) Connecting with a HDMI mini cable (l 95)
Listening in 5.1 channel sound (l 96)
Playback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control
) (l 97)
B Component cable (supplied) Connecting with the component cable (l 96)
If the image or audio from this unit does not appear on the TV
Check the connections.
Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go.
Check the input setting (input switch) and the audio input setting on the TV. (For more
information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)
Check the setting of the unit. (l 95, 96)
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Select the desired method of HDMI output.
Select the menu. (l 27)
[AUTO]:
The output resolution is automatically set based on the information from the connected TV.
[1080i]:
The interlace method with 1080 available scan lines is used for output.
[576p]:
The progressive method with 576 available scan lines is used for output.
If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method [1080i] or
[576p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV. (Please read the operating instructions
for the TV.)
Connecting with a HDMI mini cable
What is HDMI?
HDMI is the interface for digital devices. If you connect this unit to a HDMI compatible high definition
TV and then play back the recorded high definition images, you can enjoy them in high resolution
with high quality sound.
If you connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link, linked operations
(VIERA Link) are possible. (l 97)
[SETUP] # [HDMI RESOLUTION] # desired setting
Information from the connected TV Output resolution
720p, 1080i 1080i
Others 576p
Interlace method/progressive method
i= interlace scanning is scanning the screen with half of the effective scanning lines every 1/50
seconds, where p= progressive scanning is a high density image signal that is scanning the screen
with all the effective scanning lines every 1/50 seconds.
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You still can listen to the 5.1 channel sound recorded from the internal microphones when this unit is
connected to the 5.1 channel compatible AV amplifier or TV using the HDMI mini cable.
Please read the AV amplifier and TV operating instructions for how to connect this unit to the AV
amplifier and TV.
If you connect this unit to a Panasonic AV amplifier and Panasonic TV that are compatible with
VIERA Link, linked operations (VIERA Link) become possible. (l 97)
The unit cannot be connected to the optical digital cable.
Component output setting can be changed.
Select the menu. (l 27)
[576i]:
When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with 576i.
(Playback is in standard quality.)
[1080i]:
When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with 1080i.
(Playback is in high definition quality.)
Listening in 5.1 channel sound
Connecting with the component cable
[SETUP] # [COMPONENT OUT] # desired setting
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3 Operate with the remote control for the TV.
1) Press the button up, down, left or right to select a scene or still picture to be played back, and then
press the button in the centre 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 following operations are available by pressing the colour buttons on the remote control.
jGreen:
Switching the number of scenes/still pictures in thumbnail display
(9 thumbnails > 20 thumbnails > 9 thumbnails.....)
jYellow:
Deleting scenes/still pictures
1) 2)
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1 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with VW-BN1) to the DVD burner.
You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit.
2 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to .
3 Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the Mini AB USB Connection
Cable (supplied with VW-BN1).
A Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with VW-BN1)
B DVD burner (optional)
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
4 Insert the disc in the DVD burner.
Insert the DVD disc with the recording side down when using the VW-BN1.
5 Touch the desired item.
[BURN DISC]: Refer to page 102 for how to copy discs.
[PLAY DISC]: Refer to page 106 for how to play back the copied discs.
To terminate the connection with the DVD burner
Touch [EXIT].
Disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable from this unit.
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You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc. (You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM)
Motion pictures and still pictures cannot both be copied to a single disc.
Confirm that auto protection is [ON] before copying data.
When copying a scene in the built-in memory to the disc that includes a scene that was
relay recorded, the continued scene that is on the SD card will be copied together to the disc.
1 Connect this unit to the DVD
burner to prepare for copying.
(l 100)
For users who have , proceed to
step 3.
2
Touch copy source media.
Touch copy source media.
3 Touch the desired item to be
copied.
When [Video&Picture] is selected, all scenes
are copied in order of motion pictures, then
still pictures.
(Since motion pictures and still pictures are
copied to separate discs, 2 or more discs are
required.)
It will return to the previous step by touching
.
4 (Only when [Video&Picture]/[VIDEO] is
selected in step 3)
Touch the recording method for
copying.
[High Definition]:
The images recorded in high definition picture
quality with this unit are copied as they are.
[Standard (XP)]/[Standard (SP)]:
Images are converted into the original standard
picture quality and then copied.
Since XP has a higher picture quality compared
to SP, the data capacity becomes large so that
you may need more discs for copying than SP.
Touch [NEXT] to proceed to step 8, when
[Video&Picture] is selected in step 3.
Copying to discs
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5 (Only when [VIDEO]/[PICTURE] is selected
in step 3)
Touch the desired item.
[ALL SCENES]:
All motion pictures or still pictures are copied.
Touch [NEXT] to proceed to step 8.
[SELECT SCENES]:
Some scenes are selected for copying.
[SELECT DATE]:
Copy by selecting the date.
6 (Only when [SELECT SCENES] is selected
in step 5)
Touch the scene you want to
copy.
When touched, the scene is selected and the
indication appears on the thumbnails.
Touch the scene again to cancel the operation.
Up to 99 scenes can be selected in
succession.
(Only when [SELECT DATE] is selected in
step 5)
Touch the date you want to copy.
When touched, the date is selected and
surrounded by red. Touch the date again to
cancel the operation.
Up to 99 dates can be selected in succession.
7 (Only when [SELECT SCENES]/[SELECT
DATE] is selected in step 5)
Touch [Enter]/[ENTER].
Touch [NEXT].
8 Touch [START].
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.
You may need more discs than displayed
number of discs when you are copying
additionally to a used DVD-RAM.
Eject the disc after copying is completed.
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Before you delete the data on the media after copying is complete, be sure to play back the
discs to check that they have been copied to correctly. (l 106)
Important Notice
When connecting an optional DVD burner and this unit for copying a disc, do not insert a
disc with recorded motion pictures in high definition picture quality into devices that do not
support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in the device. The disc
will not play back on devices that do not support the AVCHD format.
When inserting a disc containing recorded motion/still pictures into other devices, a
message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed. Do not format the disc, since
deleted data cannot be restored later.
About the approximate time it takes for copying to a disc
To copy motion pictures to the full capacity of a disc
Disc type
Copy time
[High Definition] [Standard (XP)] [Standard (SP)]
DVD-RAM
Approx.
50 min to 80 min
Approx.
90 min to 120 min
Approx.
135 min to 180 min
DVD-RW
*
Approx.
35 min to 75 min
DVD-R
*
Approx.
15 min to 45 min
* Even if the data capacity to be copied is small, the time it takes for copying may be about the same
as the time shown in the table.
When copying motion pictures in standard picture quality to a disc, the recordable time of
[Standard (XP)] is approx. 60 minutes and that of [Standard (SP)] is approx. 120 minutes.
To copy 600 still pictures (approx. 600 MB)
Disc type Copy time
DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R Approx. 30 min to 40 min
Copy time of DVD-R DL is approximately 2 to 3 times that of DVD-R.
Depending on the following conditions, the time it takes for copying may be longer than the above
times.
jWhen the number of recorded scenes is large
jWhen the temperature of the DVD burner has become high
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The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner.
(l 106)
Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable while
copying. Also, do not shake this unit or the DVD burner.
It is impossible to stop copying halfway.
The order in which the scenes were copied cannot be changed.
Data that has been recorded on another device may not 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.
Copying may be completed using less discs than the number displayed if scenes were automatically
divided.
When the disc that was copied to is played back on another device, the picture may momentarily stop
at the points where the scenes switch.
Discs copied in [Standard (XP)]/[Standard (SP)] cannot be used in the intelligent scene selection or
highlight playback.
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Only discs that have been copied by connecting this unit to the DVD burner or created with
HD Writer AE 1.0 can be played back. It may not be possible to play back discs copied/played
back on other devices or software.
A Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with VW-BN1)
1 Connect this unit to the DVD burner to prepare for playback. (l 100)
When playing back on a TV, connect this unit to the TV with HDMI mini cable, component cable or AV
cable. (l 92)
2 Touch the scene or still picture to be played back and then play it back.
The playback operation is performed the same
as when playing back motion pictures or still
pictures. (l 72, 79)
It will return to Step 5 on page 101 when
[RETURN] is selected in the thumbnail screen.
It is also possible to switch the media to play back by touching the play mode select icon.
It is possible to select [VIDEO/DISC] or [PICTURE/DISC] when the DVD burner is connected.
Black bands may appear on the left and right of the screen when it is played back connected to a TV
with 4:3 ratio.
Playing back the copied disc
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Backup
With other
products
2
Dubbing images onto other
video device
Images played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD recorder or video device.
Images are dubbed in standard quality.
Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
1 Connect this unit to a video device and then change the mode to .
2 Start playback on this unit.
3 Start recording on the connected device.
To stop recording (dubbing), stop playback on this unit after stopping recording on the recorder.
If the date and time display and function indication are not wanted, cancel them before dubbing.
(l 32, 94)
Change the video input on the
video device and TV that this unit
is connected to.
The channel set will differ depending on the
terminal to which the unit is connected.
See the operating instructions of the video
device for details.
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
Do not use any other AV cables except the
supplied one.
A AV cable (supplied)
If the dubbed images are played back on a wide-screen TV, the images may be stretched vertically.
In this case, refer to the operating instruction of the device you are connecting to or read the
operating instructions of the wide-screen TV and set the aspect ratio to 16:9.
A/V
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Backup
With other
products
3
With a printer (PictBridge)
Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
Turn on this unit. (This function is available in all modes.)
A USB cable (supplied)
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
1 Connect this unit to a printer.
The USB function selection screen will appear.
Connect the printer directly to this unit. Do not
use a USB hub.
Do not use any other USB cables except the
supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed
with any other USB cables.)
2 Touch [PRINTER].
For users who have , proceed to
step 4.
If the [PictBridge] indication does not appear or
continues to flash, disconnect and then
reconnect the USB cable.
To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to the printer, use a printer compatible with
PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer.)
PictBridge is an industry standard from the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) for direct
printing. It allows images to be printed directly from digital cameras to a printer, without having to
connect the camera to a PC.
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3
Select print source media and
touch the icon.
Select print source media and
touch the icon.
/
If the [PictBridge] indication does not appear or
continues to flash, disconnect and then
reconnect the USB cable.
4 Touch a still picture to be printed.
5 Touch / to set the number of
prints.
Touch [ENTER] after the number of prints is
set.
You can set up to 9 prints.
To cancel the setting, set the number of prints
to [0].
Up to 99 files can be set in succession.
6 Touch .
7 Touch [DATE PRINT]
to select the
date print setting.
If the printer is not capable of date printing, this
setting is unavailable.
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8 Touch [PAPER SIZE]
to select the
paper size setting.
[STANDARD]: Size specific to the printer
[4k5 INCH]: L size
[5k7 INCH]: 2L size
[4k6 INCH]: Postcard size
[A4]: A4 size
You cannot set paper sizes not supported on
the printer.
9 Touch [PAGE LAYOUT]
to select
the desired layout setting.
[STANDARD]: Layout specific to the printer
: No frame print
:Frame print
You cannot set page layouts not supported on
the printer.
Touch .
10
Touch
to print the pictures.
When the confirmation message appears,
touch [START].
Exit PictBridge by disconnecting the USB cable
(supplied) after the pictures have been printed.
When you stop printing halfway
Touch [CANCEL].
A confirmation message appears. If [YES] is
selected, the number of prints set is cancelled
and the screen returns to step 4. If [NO] is
selected, all the settings are kept and the
screen returns to step 4.
Avoid the following operations during printing.
These operations disable proper printing.
jDisconnecting the USB cable
jOpening the SD card cover and removing
the SD card
jChanging the mode
jTurn the unit off
The edges of still pictures recorded in this unit
with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut off. When
using a printer with a trimming or borderless
printing function, cancel this function before
printing. (Refer to the operating instructions of
the printer for details.)
When the unit is connected directly to the
printer, the DPOF settings cannot be used.
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With a PC
Before using
1
What you can do with a PC
You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu-ray discs (BD)
DVD discs or SD card using HD Writer AE 1.0 for HDC, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM.
Available function Data type Software required
Copying data to a PC:
A Motion/Still pictures
1
Built-in memory
Built-in HDD
Motion
picture
and still
picture
CD-ROM (supplied):
HD Writer AE 1.0 for
HDC
*1
Copying in BD/
AVCHD format:
A Motion/Still
pictures
B Motion pictures
1
Built-in memory
Built-in HDD
Copying in
DVD-Video
format:
B Motion pictures
1
Built-in memory
Built-in HDD
Converted to conventional standard quality (MPEG2
format).
Motion
picture
Editing:
Editing motion picture data copied on an HDD of a PC
Title, Transition, Delete partially, Divide Scene
Converting the motion picture data to MPEG2
Converting part of motion picture into still picture
Playing back on a PC:
Play back the motion picture data in high definition
picture quality on a PC.
Formatting discs:
Depending on the type of disc that you use, formatting is
necessary.
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*1 Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer AE 1.0 (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
/
It is impossible to write data to the built-in memory or HDD on this unit from a PC.
Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device cannot be written to the software
supplied with this unit. To write motion picture data recorded with the Panasonic High
Definition Video Camera sold previously, use the HD Writer supplied with the unit.
We cannot guarantee operation if you use software other than that supplied to read/write motion
picture.
Do not start the software supplied with this unit and other software at the same time. Close any other
software if you start the software supplied with this unit and close the software supplied with this unit
if you start any other software.
Be sure to use the supplied USB cable when connecting this unit and a PC. (Operation is not
guaranteed with any other USB cables.)
We recommend reading or writing the data from SD card or PC by connecting this unit and PC with
the supplied USB cable. In some cases, the SDHC memory card might not be compatible with the SD
card slot that is built in the PC or the SD card reader/writer that you use. Moreover, the SD card might
be damaged if it is inserted anywhere other than the SD card slot. Be sure to insert it in card slot for
the SD card.
To use the HD Writer AE 1.0
You will need a high performance PC depending on the functions to be used. It may not properly play
back or properly operate depending on the environment of the PC used. Refer to the operating
environment and notes on page 115.
Operation during the playback may become slow if the CPU or memory is not fulfilling the
requirements of the operating environment.
Always use the most current driver for the video card.
Always make sure there is enough capacity on the HDD in the PC. It may become inoperable or the
operation may stop suddenly if the capacity gets low.
Available function Data type Software required
Playing back on a PC
Still picture
HD Writer AE 1.0 or
Standard Windows picture
viewer or a commercially
available picture viewer
Copying still pictures to a PC (l 121) Windows Explorer
Refer to page 123 if using a Macintosh.
Important Notice
Do not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with HD Writer AE 1.0 in a device that does
not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in the device. The
disc will not play back on devices that do not support the AVCHD format.
When inserting a disc containing recorded motion pictures into other devices, a message
prompting you to format the disc may be displayed. Do not format the disc, since deleted
data cannot be restored later.
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Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.
You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the
Software defined in this End User License
Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you
agree to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the
terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly
return the Software to Panasonic Corporation
(“Panasonic”), its distributors or dealers from
which you made the purchase.
Article 1 License
Licensee is granted the right to use the software,
including the information recorded or described
on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any
other media provided to Licensee (collectively
“Software”), but all applicable rights to patents,
copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets in the
Software are not transferred to Licensee.
Article 2 Use by a Third Party
Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or
allow any third party, whether free of charge or
not, to use, copy or modify the Software, except
as expressly provided for in this Agreement.
Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software
Licensee may make a single copy of the
Software in whole or a part solely for back-up
purpose.
Article 4 Computer
Licensee may use the Software only on one
computer, and may not use it on more than one
computer.
Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or
Disassembly
Licensee may not reverse engineer, decompile,
or disassemble the Software, except to the
extent either of them is permitted under law or
regulation of the country where Licensee resides.
Panasonic, or its distributors will not be
responsible for any defects in the Software or
damage to Licensee caused by Licensee’s
reverse engineering, decompiling, or
disassembly of the Software.
Article 6 Indemnification
The Software is provided “AS-IS” without
warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied,
including, but not limited to, warranties of
non-infringement, merchantability and/or fitness
for a particular purpose. Further, Panasonic does
not warrant that the operation of the Software will
be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic or any
of its distributors will not be liable for any damage
suffered by Licensee arising from or in
connection with Licensee’s use of the Software.
Article 7 Export Control
Licensee agrees not to export or re-export to any
country the Software in any form without the
appropriate export licenses under regulations of
the country where Licensee resides, if
necessary.
Article 8 Termination of Licensee
The right granted to Licensee hereunder will be
automatically terminated if Licensee contravenes
any of the terms and conditions of this
Agreement. In this event, Licensee must destroy
the Software and related documentation together
with all the copies thereof at Licensee’s own
expense.
End User License Agreement
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With a PC
Setup
1
Installation
When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with
equivalent authorization. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.)
Before starting the installation, close all applications that are running.
Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed.
For Windows Vista:
If [User Account Control] dialogue appears, click [Continue].
1 Insert the CD-ROM into the PC.
If the installation screen does not appear
automatically, double-click the CD-ROM drive
icon in [My Computer (Computer)].
2 Click [Next].
3 Select where the application is to
be installed, then click [Next].
4 Select [Yes] or [No] to create
shortcut.
5 Select the country or region
where you live, then click [Next].
If the country or region cannot be selected,
select [PAL Area].
When the confirmation message appears, click
[Yes].
6 Click [Install] to start the
installation process.
A message regarding the playback in the
environment used may be displayed
depending on the performance of the PC used.
Click [OK] after confirming.
If using Windows 2000, Microsoft DirectX 9.0c
must be installed in order to operate HD Writer
AE 1.0. Depending on the operating
environment, you may be required to install
DirectX 9.0c. If so, click [Yes], and install it.
If you install the software on a PC that is not
compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the PC may not
work properly. If you are unsure whether or not
your PC is compatible, contact the PC
manufacturer.
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With a PC
Setup
2
Connecting to a PC
Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed.
Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC.
A USB cable (supplied)
1 Connect this unit to the AC
adaptor.
It is possible to use it connected to the PC with
the batteries only, but you will not be able to
write data into the unit.
2 Turn on the unit.
This function is available in all modes.
3 Connect this unit to a PC.
The USB function selection screen will appear.
Insert the USB connectors as far as they will
go.
Do not use any other USB cables except the
supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed
with any other USB cables.)
4 Touch [PC].
This unit is automatically recognised as an
external drive of the PC. (
l
121)
When the unit is connected to a PC its
power cannot be turned off.
Disconnect the USB cable, before turning
this unit off.
Do not disconnect the USB cable or the AC
adaptor while the access lamp is on or card
access icon ( ) appears on the unit screen.
Do not disconnect the USB cable or the AC
adaptor while the access lamp is on or Built-in
memory access icon ( ) appears on the unit
screen.
Do not disconnect the USB cable or the AC
adaptor while the HDD access lamp is on or
HDD access icon ( ) appears on the unit
screen.
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Playback indications PC connection indications
1 Playback (l 73, 80)
; Pause (l 73, 80)
5, /
6,
Fast forward/rewind playback
(l 73)
7/8 Last/first scene paused
9/: Skip playback (l 73)
D/E Slow motion playback (l 73)
;1/2; Frame-by-frame playback
(l 74)
Next/Previous still picture
(l 80)
0h00m00s Playback time
Intelligent scene selection
(l 76)
No.10 Scene number
Volume adjustment (l 73)
Relay recorded scene
Repeat playback (l 78)
Resume playback (l 78)
100-0001 Still picture folder/file name
(l 79)
PictBridge When a printer compatible with
PictBridge is connected (l 109)
1 DPOF already set
(to more than 1) (l 86)
Protected motion pictures/still
pictures (l 85)
Number of recording pixels for
still pictures (l 50)
1920k1080
1280k720
The picture size is not displayed for still pictures
recorded with other products that have different
picture sizes from the sizes shown above.
2.1
M
0.9
M
Accessing the card (When
connected to a PC) (l 119)
Accessing the built-in memory
(When connected to a PC)
(l 119)
*1
Accessing the HDD (When
connected to a PC) (l 119)
*2
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Confirmatory indications
Confirmatory indications when a
DVD burner is connected
–– (Time
display)
The built-in battery is low. (l 33)
° The warning/alarm indication
appears when LCD monitor is
rotated towards the lens side.
Return the direction of the LCD
monitor to normal position and
check the warning/alarm indication.
No SD card is inserted/unusable
card.
Disc playback (l 106)
Scene copied in [Standard (XP)]
Scene copied in [Standard (SP)]
Disc type (l 100)
DVD-RAM
DVD-RW
DVD-R
DVD-R DL (Dual layer on single
side)
Unusable disc
XP
SP
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When condensation forms on the unit, the lens
will cloud up and the unit may not work properly.
Make every effort to ensure that condensation
does not form. If it does form, take the actions
described below.
Causes of condensation
Condensation takes place when the ambient
temperature or humidity is changed as
follows.
When this unit is brought inside from the cold
(e.g. a ski slope) to a warm room.
When this unit is moved from an
air-conditioned car to outside.
When a cold room has been warmed up
quickly.
When cool wind from an air conditioner is
directly blown onto this unit.
After summer afternoon showers of rain.
When this unit is in a very humid place where
the air is thick with steam. (e.g. a heated
swimming pool)
Helpful hint
If, for example, you have used this unit for
recording on a ski slope and are taking it into a
heated room, place the unit inside a plastic bag,
remove as much of the air from inside the bag as
possible, then seal the bag. Leave the unit for
about an hour in the room so the temperature of
the unit is close to the ambient temperature of
the room, then use it.
About condensation
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Others
Specifications
High Definition Video Camera
Information for your safety
Power source: DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor)
DC 7.2 V (When using battery)
Power consumption: Recording:
5.6 W
5.7 W
6.6 W
HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20
Signal system 1080/50i
Recording format AVCHD format compliant
Image sensor 1/6z 1MOS image sensor
Total: 1470 K
Effective pixels:
Motion picture: 1170 K
Still picture: 1170 K
Lens Auto Iris, F1.8 to F3.3
Focal length:
2.95 mm to 47.2 mm
Macro (Full range AF)
Filter diameter 43 mm
Zoom 16k optical zoom, 40k/1000k digital zoom
Monitor 2.7z wide LCD monitor (approx. 230 K pixels)
Microphone 5.1 channel surround microphone (with a zoom microphone)
Speaker 1 round speaker, dynamic type
White balance
adjustment
Auto tracking white balance system
Standard illumination 1,400 lx
Minimum required
illumination
Approx. 9 lx (1/25 in low light mode)
Approx. 1 lx with the colour night view function
AV terminal video output
level
1.0 Vp-p, 75 h, PAL system
Component terminal
video output level
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h
Pb: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h
Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h
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HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20
HDMI mini connector
video output level
HDMI
(x.v.Colour
) 1125i (1080i)/625p (576p)
AV terminal audio output
level (Line)
316 mV, 600 h, 2 ch
HDMI mini connector
audio output
5.1 ch (AC3)/2 ch (Linear PCM)
USB SD card Read/Write (No copyright protection support)
Built-in
memory
Read only
HDD Read only
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type Mini AB
PictBridge-compliant
Flash Available range: Approx. 1.0 m to 2.5 m
Dimensions
64 mm (W)
k
67 mm (H)
k
127 mm (D)
(excluding projecting parts)
64 mm (W)
k
69 mm (H)
k
128 mm (D)
(excluding projecting parts)
Mass Approx. 270 g
[without
battery
(supplied) and
an SD card
(optional)]
Approx. 270 g
[without
battery
(supplied)]
Approx. 360 g
[without battery (supplied)]
Mass in operation Approx. 327 g
[with battery
(supplied) and
an SD card
(optional)]
Approx. 325 g
[with battery
(supplied)]
Approx. 415 g
[with battery (supplied)]
Operating temperature 0 oCto40oC
Operating humidity 10% to 80%
Battery operation time See page 19
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AC adaptor
Information for your safety
Specifications may change without prior notice.
Power source:
Power consumption:
DC output:
AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
19 W
DC 9.3 V, 1.2 A (Unit operation)
DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery charging)
Dimensions 92 mm (W)k33 mm (H)k61 mm (D)
Mass Approx. 115 g
Panasonic Corporation
Web site: http://panasonic.net
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