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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. Basic Owner's Manual High Definition Video Camera Model No.... More detailed operating instructions are available in "Owner's Manual (PDF format)". customers only) If you have any questions, visit : U.S.A. : http://shop.panasonic.com/support Canada : www.panasonic.ca/english/support DVQX1481ZA F0318AR0 Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/hdw/oi/MDH3...
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. Basic Owner's Manual High Definition Video Camera Model No.... More detailed operating instructions are available in "Owner's Manual (PDF format)". customers only) If you have any questions, visit : U.S.A. : http://shop.panasonic.com/support Canada : www.panasonic.ca/english/support DVQX1481ZA F0318AR0 Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/hdw/oi/MDH3...
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... or throw into contact with your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. ∫ Product identification marking Product High Definition Video Camera AC adaptor Bottom Bottom Location Conforms to UL STD 60065.
... or throw into contact with your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. ∫ Product identification marking Product High Definition Video Camera AC adaptor Bottom Bottom Location Conforms to UL STD 60065.
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...this unit on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation. ≥ Do not use this unit as far away as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). ≥ If you are not going to use . Cleaning ≥ Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull the AC cable from electromagnetic...very dirty, dip a cloth in noise adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound. ≥ Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may alter the camera body or peel the surface finish. ∫ Cautions for an extended time ≥ When storing the unit, it is recommended that came with the cloth...
...this unit on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation. ≥ Do not use this unit as far away as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). ≥ If you are not going to use . Cleaning ≥ Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull the AC cable from electromagnetic...very dirty, dip a cloth in noise adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound. ≥ Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may alter the camera body or peel the surface finish. ∫ Cautions for an extended time ≥ When storing the unit, it is recommended that came with the cloth...
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...Ach ADJUST]/[AWB Bch ADJUST]/ [BACKLIGHT COMPENS.]/[DRS]/[LEVEL SHOT]/[FLASH BAND COMPENSATION]/[NR CONTROL] [REC MODE]/[REC FORMAT]/[ASPECT CONVERT]/ [CAMERA NUMBER SET] [USER1]/[USER2]/[USER3]/[USER4]/[USER5]/[USER6]/[USER7]/ [USER BUTTON DISPLAY] [IRIS RING]/[SUPER GAIN]/[AGC LIMIT]/[HYBRID O.I.S.]/[SLOW...[VOLUME]/[TEST TONE]/[LCD/EVF OUTPUT] [ZEBRA DETECT 1]/[ZEBRA DETECT 2]/[MARKER]/[GUIDE LINES]/[SAFETY ZONE]/[CENTER MARKER]/[REC COUNTER]/ [VIDEO OUT OSD]/[DATE/TIME]/[DATE FORMAT]/[LEVEL GAUGE]/[HISTOGRAM]/[AUDIO LEVEL METER]/[LENS STATUS]/ [CARD & BATTERY]/[OTHER DISPLAY]/[POWER LCD]/[LCD...
...Ach ADJUST]/[AWB Bch ADJUST]/ [BACKLIGHT COMPENS.]/[DRS]/[LEVEL SHOT]/[FLASH BAND COMPENSATION]/[NR CONTROL] [REC MODE]/[REC FORMAT]/[ASPECT CONVERT]/ [CAMERA NUMBER SET] [USER1]/[USER2]/[USER3]/[USER4]/[USER5]/[USER6]/[USER7]/ [USER BUTTON DISPLAY] [IRIS RING]/[SUPER GAIN]/[AGC LIMIT]/[HYBRID O.I.S.]/[SLOW...[VOLUME]/[TEST TONE]/[LCD/EVF OUTPUT] [ZEBRA DETECT 1]/[ZEBRA DETECT 2]/[MARKER]/[GUIDE LINES]/[SAFETY ZONE]/[CENTER MARKER]/[REC COUNTER]/ [VIDEO OUT OSD]/[DATE/TIME]/[DATE FORMAT]/[LEVEL GAUGE]/[HISTOGRAM]/[AUDIO LEVEL METER]/[LENS STATUS]/ [CARD & BATTERY]/[OTHER DISPLAY]/[POWER LCD]/[LCD...
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Others Specification High Definition Video Camera Power source: 7.2 V (When using battery) 12 V (When using AC adaptor) Power consumption: 27.4 W (During recording: 9.2 W; Average 25 Mbps (VBR) [PH 1080/59.94i]; Average 21 ...; Recording slots: 2 slots 2 Slot function: Relay, simultaneous System frequency: 59.94 Hz Image sensor: 1/3.1z MOS image sensor Effective pixels; JPEG corresponding (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard) Refer to 81.6 mm) 35 mm equivalent; Dolby Audio Motion picture recording: Recording method;
Others Specification High Definition Video Camera Power source: 7.2 V (When using battery) 12 V (When using AC adaptor) Power consumption: 27.4 W (During recording: 9.2 W; Average 25 Mbps (VBR) [PH 1080/59.94i]; Average 21 ...; Recording slots: 2 slots 2 Slot function: Relay, simultaneous System frequency: 59.94 Hz Image sensor: 1/3.1z MOS image sensor Effective pixels; JPEG corresponding (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard) Refer to 81.6 mm) 35 mm equivalent; Dolby Audio Motion picture recording: Recording method;
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...Approx. 30o Color temperature; Approx. 70 lx (1.0 m) Illuminating angle; Linear PCM AV connector audio output level (Line); 2 ch Headphone output; 3.5 mm (0.14 q) stereo mini jack Camera remote terminal: 2.5 mm (0.1 q) super mini jack k1 (ZOOM S/S) 3.5 mm (0.14 q) mini jack k1 (FOCUS/IRIS) MIC input: j60 dBV (Mic sensitivity j40 dB equivalent...32 oF to 104 oF) Ambient operating humidity: 10%RH to 80%RH Battery operation time: See page 23. Approx. 5000 K Video output: HDMI Type A connector video output level; 1080/59.94p/29.97p/23.98p/59.94i, 720/59.94p, 480/59.94p, VIERA Link not supported AV...
...Approx. 30o Color temperature; Approx. 70 lx (1.0 m) Illuminating angle; Linear PCM AV connector audio output level (Line); 2 ch Headphone output; 3.5 mm (0.14 q) stereo mini jack Camera remote terminal: 2.5 mm (0.1 q) super mini jack k1 (ZOOM S/S) 3.5 mm (0.14 q) mini jack k1 (FOCUS/IRIS) MIC input: j60 dBV (Mic sensitivity j40 dB equivalent...32 oF to 104 oF) Ambient operating humidity: 10%RH to 80%RH Battery operation time: See page 23. Approx. 5000 K Video output: HDMI Type A connector video output level; 1080/59.94p/29.97p/23.98p/59.94i, 720/59.94p, 480/59.94p, VIERA Link not supported AV...
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Product or Part Name Parts Labor High Definition Video Camera 1 Year 90 Days All included Accessories (Except Non-Rechargeable Batteries) 90 Days Not Applicable Only Non-Rechargeable Batteries 10 Days Not Applicable During the "Labor" ... no charge for parts. During the "Parts" warranty period, there will be no charge for quick repair status visit our Web Site at http://shop.panasonic.com/support as "the warrantor") will be reached. Mail-In Service--Online Repair Request Online Repair Request To submit a new repair request and for labor...
Product or Part Name Parts Labor High Definition Video Camera 1 Year 90 Days All included Accessories (Except Non-Rechargeable Batteries) 90 Days Not Applicable Only Non-Rechargeable Batteries 10 Days Not Applicable During the "Labor" ... no charge for parts. During the "Parts" warranty period, there will be no charge for quick repair status visit our Web Site at http://shop.panasonic.com/support as "the warrantor") will be reached. Mail-In Service--Online Repair Request Online Repair Request To submit a new repair request and for labor...
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Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S. customers only) If you have any questions, visit : U.S.A. : http://shop.panasonic.com/support Canada : www.panasonic.ca/english/support DVQP1612ZA F0418AR0 HC-MDH3 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Owner's Manual High Definition Video Camera Model No.
Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S. customers only) If you have any questions, visit : U.S.A. : http://shop.panasonic.com/support Canada : www.panasonic.ca/english/support DVQP1612ZA F0418AR0 HC-MDH3 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Owner's Manual High Definition Video Camera Model No.
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... or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with the type recommended by the manufacturer. ≥ When disposing of disposal. ∫ Product identification marking Product High Definition Video Camera AC adaptor Bottom Bottom Location Conforms to CAN/CSA STD C22.2 No.60065. - 6 - ∫ Concerning the battery Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) ≥ Use...
... or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with the type recommended by the manufacturer. ≥ When disposing of disposal. ∫ Product identification marking Product High Definition Video Camera AC adaptor Bottom Bottom Location Conforms to CAN/CSA STD C22.2 No.60065. - 6 - ∫ Concerning the battery Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) ≥ Use...
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... using a chemical dust cloth, follow the instructions that you use this unit on top of benzine, paint thinner, alcohol, or dishwashing liquid may alter the camera body or peel the surface finish. Then wipe the unit again with a dry cloth. ≥ Use of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound..., wipe off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor. When you use the unit in a sandy or dusty place such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). ≥ If you place a desiccant (silica gel) in water and squeeze firmly, and then wipe the unit with the damp cloth. Cleaning &#...
... using a chemical dust cloth, follow the instructions that you use this unit on top of benzine, paint thinner, alcohol, or dishwashing liquid may alter the camera body or peel the surface finish. Then wipe the unit again with a dry cloth. ≥ Use of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound..., wipe off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor. When you use the unit in a sandy or dusty place such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). ≥ If you place a desiccant (silica gel) in water and squeeze firmly, and then wipe the unit with the damp cloth. Cleaning &#...
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Menu Using the Menu 114 Camera Setup 114 System mode 117 User switch 121 Switch setting 122 Recording Setup 125 Audio Setup 128 Output Setup 129 Display setting 131 Other Functions 136 Maintenance 139 Video Setup 140 Picture Setup 141 Copy 141 Display Indications 142 Messages 145 Warning Indications 147 Others Troubleshooting 149...
Menu Using the Menu 114 Camera Setup 114 System mode 117 User switch 121 Switch setting 122 Recording Setup 125 Audio Setup 128 Output Setup 129 Display setting 131 Other Functions 136 Maintenance 139 Video Setup 140 Picture Setup 141 Copy 141 Display Indications 142 Messages 145 Warning Indications 147 Others Troubleshooting 149...
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... by compressing the video signal level of the highly illuminated area that gets washed out with standard recording. ≥ This item cannot be set during Super Slow Recording. (l 78) ≥ If there are displayed. (l 83) ≥ Freeze Frame is canceled in the following camera operations during Freeze Frame. Other camera operations will be...
... by compressing the video signal level of the highly illuminated area that gets washed out with standard recording. ≥ This item cannot be set during Super Slow Recording. (l 78) ≥ If there are displayed. (l 83) ≥ Freeze Frame is canceled in the following camera operations during Freeze Frame. Other camera operations will be...
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...5 Mbps (VBR) [PM 720/59.94p]; Average 8 Mbps (VBR) [SA 480/59.94i] (When [ASPECT CONVERT] = [SIDE CROP], [SQUEEZE]); JPEG corresponding (Design rule for Camera File system, based on SD cards usable in this unit. Recording media: SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)/ SDXC Memory Card (48 GB to... compression: [MOV]/[MP4]; Linear PCM [AVCHD]; Average 21 Mbps (VBR) [PH 1080/23.98p]; Still picture recording: Recording method; Others Specification High Definition Video Camera Power source: 7.2 V (When using battery) 12 V (When using AC adaptor) Power consumption: 27.4 W (During recording: 9.2 W;
...5 Mbps (VBR) [PM 720/59.94p]; Average 8 Mbps (VBR) [SA 480/59.94i] (When [ASPECT CONVERT] = [SIDE CROP], [SQUEEZE]); JPEG corresponding (Design rule for Camera File system, based on SD cards usable in this unit. Recording media: SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)/ SDXC Memory Card (48 GB to... compression: [MOV]/[MP4]; Linear PCM [AVCHD]; Average 21 Mbps (VBR) [PH 1080/23.98p]; Still picture recording: Recording method; Others Specification High Definition Video Camera Power source: 7.2 V (When using battery) 12 V (When using AC adaptor) Power consumption: 27.4 W (During recording: 9.2 W;
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... - 158 - Approx. 300 lx (1.0 m) With the diffusion filter; Linear PCM AV connector audio output level (Line); 2 ch Headphone output; 3.5 mm (0.14 q) stereo mini jack Camera remote terminal: 2.5 mm (0.1 q) super mini jack k1 (ZOOM S/S) 3.5 mm (0.14 q) mini jack k1 (FOCUS/IRIS) MIC input: j60 dBV (Mic sensitivity j40 dB equivalent, ...32 oF to 104 oF) Ambient operating humidity: 10%RH to 80%RH Battery operation time: See page 25. Approx. 5000 K Video output: HDMI Type A connector video output level; 1080/59.94p/29.97p/23.98p/59.94i, 720/59.94p, 480/59.94p, VIERA Link not supported AV ...
... - 158 - Approx. 300 lx (1.0 m) With the diffusion filter; Linear PCM AV connector audio output level (Line); 2 ch Headphone output; 3.5 mm (0.14 q) stereo mini jack Camera remote terminal: 2.5 mm (0.1 q) super mini jack k1 (ZOOM S/S) 3.5 mm (0.14 q) mini jack k1 (FOCUS/IRIS) MIC input: j60 dBV (Mic sensitivity j40 dB equivalent, ...32 oF to 104 oF) Ambient operating humidity: 10%RH to 80%RH Battery operation time: See page 25. Approx. 5000 K Video output: HDMI Type A connector video output level; 1080/59.94p/29.97p/23.98p/59.94i, 720/59.94p, 480/59.94p, VIERA Link not supported AV ...
