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... are available in "Owner's Manual (PDF format)". Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/hdw/oi/MDH3/ ≥ Click the desired language. HC-MDH3 Please read it, download it from the website. To read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. customers only...
... are available in "Owner's Manual (PDF format)". Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/hdw/oi/MDH3/ ≥ Click the desired language. HC-MDH3 Please read it, download it from the website. To read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. customers only...
Basic Owners Manual
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Be sure to qualified service personnel. Refer servicing to retain this manual as your convenient camera information source. Dear Customer, Thank you for information on how to recycle this battery. The serial number is on the tag ... with liquids, such as lighted candles, on the back of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased.
Be sure to qualified service personnel. Refer servicing to retain this manual as your convenient camera information source. Dear Customer, Thank you for information on how to recycle this battery. The serial number is on the tag ... with liquids, such as lighted candles, on the back of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased.
Basic Owners Manual
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... not based on SD Memory Card Specifications. ≥ Refer to page 24 for more details on SD cards. ∫ For the purposes of this owner's manual ≥ The battery pack is referred to as the "Battery". ≥ SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated by an arrow, for the... events. ∫ Caution regarding the lens and the viewfinder Do not aim the lens or viewfinder at the sun or strong light. Please note that Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for example: l 00 11 (ENG) DVQX1481 ∫ About security Be careful about the possibility of theft or loss of the...
... not based on SD Memory Card Specifications. ≥ Refer to page 24 for more details on SD cards. ∫ For the purposes of this owner's manual ≥ The battery pack is referred to as the "Battery". ≥ SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated by an arrow, for the... events. ∫ Caution regarding the lens and the viewfinder Do not aim the lens or viewfinder at the sun or strong light. Please note that Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for example: l 00 11 (ENG) DVQX1481 ∫ About security Be careful about the possibility of theft or loss of the...
Basic Owners Manual
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... to record 29 Formatting media 29 Recording motion pictures 30 Recording still pictures 30 Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode ..... 31 Using the zoom 32 Manual Recording 33 Focus 33 Iris/Gain adjustment 34 White Balance 35 Manual shutter speed 36 USER button 37 Setting the USER button 37 Using the USER button 37...
... to record 29 Formatting media 29 Recording motion pictures 30 Recording still pictures 30 Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode ..... 31 Using the zoom 32 Manual Recording 33 Focus 33 Iris/Gain adjustment 34 White Balance 35 Manual shutter speed 36 USER button 37 Setting the USER button 37 Using the USER button 37...
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... Ring LED 19 Shoulder strap fixture 20 Built-in microphone 21 Built-in LED light 22 Recording lamp 23 Lens 24 Lens hood 25 Multi-manual ring (l 33) 26 Camera function button [CAMERA FUNCTION] (l 33) 27 LED LIGHT switch ≥ Turns on/off the built-in LED light. 28 Iris button... [IRIS] (l 34) 29 Intelligent auto/Manual/Focus switch [iA/MANUAL/FOCUS] (l 31) 30 Mode switch [ / ] 31 Menu button [MENU] (l 41) 32 Jog dial [SEL/PUSH SET] (l 33, 34, 35, 36) 33 USER1 button...
... Ring LED 19 Shoulder strap fixture 20 Built-in microphone 21 Built-in LED light 22 Recording lamp 23 Lens 24 Lens hood 25 Multi-manual ring (l 33) 26 Camera function button [CAMERA FUNCTION] (l 33) 27 LED LIGHT switch ≥ Turns on/off the built-in LED light. 28 Iris button... [IRIS] (l 34) 29 Intelligent auto/Manual/Focus switch [iA/MANUAL/FOCUS] (l 31) 30 Mode switch [ / ] 31 Menu button [MENU] (l 41) 32 Jog dial [SEL/PUSH SET] (l 33, 34, 35, 36) 33 USER1 button...
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...: ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ 31 (ENG) DVQX1481 Recording Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch Slide the switch to change the Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode. ≥ When you switch to Intelligent Auto Mode: j Focus (l 33) j Focus Assist j Iris (l 34) j GAIN (l 34) j White.... ≥ Color balance and focus may be adjusted automatically depending on the brightness of the following settings in Manual Mode are canceled when you slide the switch to FOCUS, the unit will switch between Auto Focus Mode and...
...: ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ 31 (ENG) DVQX1481 Recording Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch Slide the switch to change the Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode. ≥ When you switch to Intelligent Auto Mode: j Focus (l 33) j Focus Assist j Iris (l 34) j GAIN (l 34) j White.... ≥ Color balance and focus may be adjusted automatically depending on the brightness of the following settings in Manual Mode are canceled when you slide the switch to FOCUS, the unit will switch between Auto Focus Mode and...
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... to Z99. Recording Using the zoom It can be zoomed up to 20k. ≥ It can also adjust focus and iris with the multi-manual ring. (l 33) A Multi-manual ring 3 A side: B Wide-angle recording (zoom out) B side: Close-up recording (zoom in) 32 DVQX1481 (ENG) If you set to [ON]. ...lever 2 T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) T W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) W T W ∫ Zooming with the multi-manual ring You can also perform zooming by rotating the multi-manual ring. ≥ You can zoom up to approx. 40k when the [i.Zoom] is set [i.Zoom] to [ON], the magnification level...
... to Z99. Recording Using the zoom It can be zoomed up to 20k. ≥ It can also adjust focus and iris with the multi-manual ring. (l 33) A Multi-manual ring 3 A side: B Wide-angle recording (zoom out) B side: Close-up recording (zoom in) 32 DVQX1481 (ENG) If you set to [ON]. ...lever 2 T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) T W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) W T W ∫ Zooming with the multi-manual ring You can also perform zooming by rotating the multi-manual ring. ≥ You can zoom up to approx. 40k when the [i.Zoom] is set [i.Zoom] to [ON], the magnification level...
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...;リヴ GAIN AUTO WB AUTO SHUTTER AUTO A Multi-manual ring B Camera function button C IRIS button D iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch E Jog dial F Manual ring setting [FOCUS], [ZOOM], [IRIS] G Manual icon Focus Use the multi-manual ring to adjust the focus. 33 (ENG) DVQX1481 Gain, White Balance and shutter speed can...
...;リヴ GAIN AUTO WB AUTO SHUTTER AUTO A Multi-manual ring B Camera function button C IRIS button D iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch E Jog dial F Manual ring setting [FOCUS], [ZOOM], [IRIS] G Manual icon Focus Use the multi-manual ring to adjust the focus. 33 (ENG) DVQX1481 Gain, White Balance and shutter speed can...
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...bright) or a scene in the recording screen. ≥ Operation icons are displayed. 2 Touch GAIN AUTO to switch to Manual Gain Mode. ≥ The gain value will change to [ IRIS]. 2 Rotate the multi-manual ring to adjust the setting. F4.0 A Auto iris icon* B Iris value * It is ...jog dial. 34 DVQX1481 (ENG) Gain adjustment ≥ Use the jog dial to change the settings. ≥ Switch to Manual Iris Mode. ≥ disappears. ≥ The manual ring setting will be displayed in Auto Iris Mode. GAIN AUTO 0dB A Gain value ≥ In ...
...bright) or a scene in the recording screen. ≥ Operation icons are displayed. 2 Touch GAIN AUTO to switch to Manual Gain Mode. ≥ The gain value will change to [ IRIS]. 2 Rotate the multi-manual ring to adjust the setting. F4.0 A Auto iris icon* B Iris value * It is ...jog dial. 34 DVQX1481 (ENG) Gain adjustment ≥ Use the jog dial to change the settings. ≥ Switch to Manual Iris Mode. ≥ disappears. ≥ The manual ring setting will be displayed in Auto Iris Mode. GAIN AUTO 0dB A Gain value ≥ In ...
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... or lighting conditions. C White Balance 3 Rotate the Jog dial to VAR. If so, you can adjust the White Balance manually. ≥ Use the jog dial to change the settings. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 31) 1 Touch the LCD monitor in the recording screen. ≥ Operation icons are displayed. 2 Touch WB AUTO to...
... or lighting conditions. C White Balance 3 Rotate the Jog dial to VAR. If so, you can adjust the White Balance manually. ≥ Use the jog dial to change the settings. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 31) 1 Touch the LCD monitor in the recording screen. ≥ Operation icons are displayed. 2 Touch WB AUTO to...
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A.SHTR 1/60 36 DVQX1481 (ENG) C Shutter speed 3 Adjust the shutter speed by rotating the jog dial. SHUTTER AUTO A [SHUTTER] B Auto Shutter display ≥ This is displayed in the recording screen. ≥ Operation icons are displayed. 2 Touch SHUTTER AUTO to switch to Manual Shutter Mode. Manual shutter speed Adjust the shutter speed when recording fast-moving subjects. ≥ Use the jog dial to change the settings. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 31) 1 Touch the LCD monitor in Auto Shutter Mode.
A.SHTR 1/60 36 DVQX1481 (ENG) C Shutter speed 3 Adjust the shutter speed by rotating the jog dial. SHUTTER AUTO A [SHUTTER] B Auto Shutter display ≥ This is displayed in the recording screen. ≥ Operation icons are displayed. 2 Touch SHUTTER AUTO to switch to Manual Shutter Mode. Manual shutter speed Adjust the shutter speed when recording fast-moving subjects. ≥ Use the jog dial to change the settings. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 31) 1 Touch the LCD monitor in Auto Shutter Mode.
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... OUTPUT] j [SUPER SLOW REC] j [PICTURE TONE] 38 DVQX1481 (ENG) Functions of the USER button ∫ List of USER button functions ≥ Please refer to "Owner's Manual" (PDF format) for more information about the functions of the USER button.
... OUTPUT] j [SUPER SLOW REC] j [PICTURE TONE] 38 DVQX1481 (ENG) Functions of the USER button ∫ List of USER button functions ≥ Please refer to "Owner's Manual" (PDF format) for more information about the functions of the USER button.
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Menu Menu structure Please refer to "Owner's Manual" (PDF format) for details. ∫ Menu structure in Recording mode [CAMERA SETUP] [SYSTEM MODE] [USER SW] [SW SETUP] [RECORD SETUP] [AUDIO SETUP] [OUTPUT SETUP] [DISP ...
Menu Menu structure Please refer to "Owner's Manual" (PDF format) for details. ∫ Menu structure in Recording mode [CAMERA SETUP] [SYSTEM MODE] [USER SW] [SW SETUP] [RECORD SETUP] [AUDIO SETUP] [OUTPUT SETUP] [DISP ...
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Refer to the "Owner's Manual" (PDF format) for the following scenes: j Scenes recorded with another device or edited with editing software j Scenes with damaged data ≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded on other devices with . Playback Check points ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are indicated with different system frequencies are displayed as cannot be played back. This unit cannot play back these scenes. Problem Scenes/still pictures cannot be played back. ≥ In most cases, is displayed for more details. 45 (ENG) DVQX1481
Refer to the "Owner's Manual" (PDF format) for the following scenes: j Scenes recorded with another device or edited with editing software j Scenes with damaged data ≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded on other devices with . Playback Check points ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are indicated with different system frequencies are displayed as cannot be played back. This unit cannot play back these scenes. Problem Scenes/still pictures cannot be played back. ≥ In most cases, is displayed for more details. 45 (ENG) DVQX1481
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...50M]/ [FHD 1080/29.97p 50M]/ [FHD 1080/23.98p 50M]/ [FHD 1080/59.94i 50M]; Average 9 Mbps (VBR) Refer to "Owner's Manual" (PDF format) for picture size of a still picture and number of a motion picture. Average 17 Mbps (VBR) [HE 1080/59.94i]; JPEG ... picture compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio compression: [MOV]/[MP4]; Dolby Audio Motion picture recording: Recording method; Motion picture/Still picture; 29.5 mm to "Owner's Manual" (PDF format) for the picture size and recordable time of recordable pictures. Average 8 Mbps (VBR) [SA 480/59.94i] (When [ASPECT CONVERT] =...
...50M]/ [FHD 1080/29.97p 50M]/ [FHD 1080/23.98p 50M]/ [FHD 1080/59.94i 50M]; Average 9 Mbps (VBR) Refer to "Owner's Manual" (PDF format) for picture size of a still picture and number of a motion picture. Average 17 Mbps (VBR) [HE 1080/59.94i]; JPEG ... picture compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio compression: [MOV]/[MP4]; Dolby Audio Motion picture recording: Recording method; Motion picture/Still picture; 29.5 mm to "Owner's Manual" (PDF format) for the picture size and recordable time of recordable pictures. Average 8 Mbps (VBR) [SA 480/59.94i] (When [ASPECT CONVERT] =...
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... failures due to defects in a carton box. When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all supplied accessories listed in the Owner's Manual, and send it with the date of God. 50 DVQX1481 (ENG) IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE PURCHASER WILL...the "Labor" warranty period there will be reached. When shipping Lithium Ion batteries please visit our Web Site at http://shop.panasonic.com/support as Panasonic is committed to providing the most up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification,...
... failures due to defects in a carton box. When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all supplied accessories listed in the Owner's Manual, and send it with the date of God. 50 DVQX1481 (ENG) IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE PURCHASER WILL...the "Labor" warranty period there will be reached. When shipping Lithium Ion batteries please visit our Web Site at http://shop.panasonic.com/support as Panasonic is committed to providing the most up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification,...
Owners Manual
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HC-MDH3 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. customers only) If you have any questions, visit : U.S.A. : http://shop.panasonic.com/support Canada : www.panasonic.ca/english/support DVQP1612ZA F0418AR0 Owner's Manual High Definition Video Camera Model No. Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S.
HC-MDH3 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. customers only) If you have any questions, visit : U.S.A. : http://shop.panasonic.com/support Canada : www.panasonic.ca/english/support DVQP1612ZA F0418AR0 Owner's Manual High Definition Video Camera Model No. Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S.
Owners Manual
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...recommended accessories. ≥ Do not remove covers. ≥ Do not repair this unit by yourself. Model No. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for choosing Panasonic! Date of your camera. CAUTION! Serial No. U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION: A lithium ion battery that is well ventilated. ≥ Do not obstruct...liquids, such as vases, on the back of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Refer servicing to retain this manual as lighted candles, on this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in the information on the market today. Ensure this...
...recommended accessories. ≥ Do not remove covers. ≥ Do not repair this unit by yourself. Model No. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for choosing Panasonic! Date of your camera. CAUTION! Serial No. U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION: A lithium ion battery that is well ventilated. ≥ Do not obstruct...liquids, such as vases, on the back of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Refer servicing to retain this manual as lighted candles, on this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in the information on the market today. Ensure this...
Owners Manual
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... not based on SD Memory Card Specifications. ≥ Refer to page 26 for more details on SD cards. ∫ For the purposes of this owner's manual ≥ The battery pack is referred to as the "Battery". ≥ SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the "SD card... used. ∫ Caution regarding the lens and the viewfinder Do not aim the lens or viewfinder at the sun or strong light. Make sure that Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for the compromise, manipulation, and loss of the unit, and be set with the menu of [USER SW]→[USER1...
... not based on SD Memory Card Specifications. ≥ Refer to page 26 for more details on SD cards. ∫ For the purposes of this owner's manual ≥ The battery pack is referred to as the "Battery". ≥ SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the "SD card... used. ∫ Caution regarding the lens and the viewfinder Do not aim the lens or viewfinder at the sun or strong light. Make sure that Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for the compromise, manipulation, and loss of the unit, and be set with the menu of [USER SW]→[USER1...
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... media to record 37 Formatting media 38 Recording motion picture 39 Recording still pictures 41 Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode .......... 42 Using the zoom 44 Using the Built-in LED Light 45 Manual Recording 46 Focus 47 One Push AF 48 Push AF 49 Focus Assist 49 Iris/Gain adjustment 53 Iris... adjustment 53 Gain adjustment 54 White Balance 56 Manual shutter speed 59 Audio Input 61 Adjusting the audio input level 61 Counter display 63 Setting the Time Code 63 Setting the Recording Counter 65...
... media to record 37 Formatting media 38 Recording motion picture 39 Recording still pictures 41 Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode .......... 42 Using the zoom 44 Using the Built-in LED Light 45 Manual Recording 46 Focus 47 One Push AF 48 Push AF 49 Focus Assist 49 Iris/Gain adjustment 53 Iris... adjustment 53 Gain adjustment 54 White Balance 56 Manual shutter speed 59 Audio Input 61 Adjusting the audio input level 61 Counter display 63 Setting the Time Code 63 Setting the Recording Counter 65...