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Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Model No. HDC-SD20P/PC HDC-TM20P/PC HDC-HS20P/PC Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT1Y00 Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Model No. HDC-SD20P/PC HDC-TM20P/PC HDC-HS20P/PC Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT1Y00 Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
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...indicated by in these instructions are trademarks of a consumer to (i) encode video in these operating instructions. ≥ "HD Writer AE 1.0 for HDC" is referred to as the "HD Writer AE 1.0". ≥ Pages for example: l 00 ∫ Licenses ≥ SDHC Logo is...HDMI Logo and the High-Definition Multimedia Interface are the registered trademarks or trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. ≥ VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. ≥ EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. ≥ HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. ≥...
...indicated by in these instructions are trademarks of a consumer to (i) encode video in these operating instructions. ≥ "HD Writer AE 1.0 for HDC" is referred to as the "HD Writer AE 1.0". ≥ Pages for example: l 00 ∫ Licenses ≥ SDHC Logo is...HDMI Logo and the High-Definition Multimedia Interface are the registered trademarks or trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. ≥ VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. ≥ EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. ≥ HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. ≥...
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... Playback with the HDMI mini cable jPlayback using VIERA Link™ (HDAVI Control™) (l 103) Playback with the component cable [1080i] Playback with the component cable [480i] Playback with the AV cable Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play back a disc jPlaying... 1080 * If the recording mode is AVCHD? Features ∫ Very clear high definition pictures This unit can do with the AV cable Picture quality High definition images Standard images High definition images Standard images High definition images Standard images Standard images 11 VQT1Y00 Images are recorded based on your TV...
... Playback with the HDMI mini cable jPlayback using VIERA Link™ (HDAVI Control™) (l 103) Playback with the component cable [1080i] Playback with the component cable [480i] Playback with the AV cable Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play back a disc jPlaying... 1080 * If the recording mode is AVCHD? Features ∫ Very clear high definition pictures This unit can do with the AV cable Picture quality High definition images Standard images High definition images Standard images High definition images Standard images Standard images 11 VQT1Y00 Images are recorded based on your TV...
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Recording 2 Recording (Basic) Recording motion pictures This unit records high definition images that can be used for motion picture recording. (l 29) ∫ When selecting media Select the menu. (l 34) : [MEDIA SELECT] # [Built-in Memory] or [SD CARD] : [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 OFF ≥ Operate the mode switch while...
Recording 2 Recording (Basic) Recording motion pictures This unit records high definition images that can be used for motion picture recording. (l 29) ∫ When selecting media Select the menu. (l 34) : [MEDIA SELECT] # [Built-in Memory] or [SD CARD] : [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 OFF ≥ Operate the mode switch while...
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... that 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 temporary storage... Favors recording time *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. In order to...
... that 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 temporary storage... Favors recording time *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. In order to...
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...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 480i 3 Standard images when connecting to a ...the connected terminals. 1 High quality 2 HDMI terminal 3 Component terminal 4 Video terminal ≥ Use the supplied component cable and AV cable. Image quality may vary with the terminals. Use of the following Panasonic HDMI mini cables is ...
...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 480i 3 Standard images when connecting to a ...the connected terminals. 1 High quality 2 HDMI terminal 3 Component terminal 4 Video terminal ≥ Use the supplied component cable and AV cable. Image quality may vary with the terminals. Use of the following Panasonic HDMI mini cables is ...
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... you connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link, linked operations (VIERA Link) are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method [1080i] or [480p] which enables the images to a HDMI compatible high definition TV and then play back the recorded high definition images, you connect this unit...
... you connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link, linked operations (VIERA Link) are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method [1080i] or [480p] which enables the images to a HDMI compatible high definition TV and then play back the recorded high definition images, you connect this unit...
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...amplifier and TV operating instructions for how to connect this unit to the AV amplifier and TV. ≥ If you connect this unit is in high definition quality.) 102 VQT1Y00 Select the menu. (l 34) [SETUP] # [COMPONENT OUT] # desired setting [480i]: When connecting to the component ... Component output setting can listen to the 5.1 channel sound recorded from the internal microphones when this unit to a Panasonic AV amplifier and Panasonic TV that are compatible with 1080i. (Playback is connected to the 5.1 channel compatible AV amplifier or TV using the HDMI mini cable. Listening in...
...amplifier and TV operating instructions for how to connect this unit to the AV amplifier and TV. ≥ If you connect this unit is in high definition quality.) 102 VQT1Y00 Select the menu. (l 34) [SETUP] # [COMPONENT OUT] # desired setting [480i]: When connecting to the component ... Component output setting can listen to the 5.1 channel sound recorded from the internal microphones when this unit to a Panasonic AV amplifier and Panasonic TV that are compatible with 1080i. (Playback is connected to the 5.1 channel compatible AV amplifier or TV using the HDMI mini cable. Listening in...
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... the operation. ≥ Up to step 8, when [Video&Picture] is selected in step 3. 5 (Only when [VIDEO]/[PICTURE] is selected in high definition picture quality with this unit are copied as they are. [Standard (XP)]/[Standard (SP)]: Images are selected for copying than SP. ≥ Touch ... [SELECT SCENES]: Some scenes are converted into the original standard picture quality and then copied. Touch [NEXT] to proceed to copy. [High Definition]: The images recorded in step 3) Touch the desired item. ≥ When touched, the scene is selected and surrounded by selecting the date....
... the operation. ≥ Up to step 8, when [Video&Picture] is selected in step 3. 5 (Only when [VIDEO]/[PICTURE] is selected in high definition picture quality with this unit are copied as they are. [Standard (XP)]/[Standard (SP)]: Images are selected for copying than SP. ≥ Touch ... [SELECT SCENES]: Some scenes are converted into the original standard picture quality and then copied. Touch [NEXT] to proceed to copy. [High Definition]: The images recorded in step 3) Touch the desired item. ≥ When touched, the scene is selected and surrounded by selecting the date....
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... is completed. Do not format the disc, since deleted data cannot be restored later. 109 VQT1Y00 7 (Only when [SELECT SCENES]/ [SELECT DATE] is selected in high definition picture quality into devices that do not support the AVCHD format. ≥ When inserting a disc containing recorded motion/still pictures into other devices, a message prompting...
... is completed. Do not format the disc, since deleted data cannot be restored later. 109 VQT1Y00 7 (Only when [SELECT SCENES]/ [SELECT DATE] is selected in high definition picture quality into devices that do not support the AVCHD format. ≥ When inserting a disc containing recorded motion/still pictures into other devices, a message prompting...
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... approx. 120 minutes. About the approximate time it takes for copying to a disc To copy motion pictures to the full capacity of a disc Disc type [High Definition] Copy time [Standard (XP)] [Standard (SP)] DVD-RAM Approx. 50 min to 80 min DVD-RW* Approx. 35 min to 75 min Approx. 90 min... recordable time of [Standard (XP)] is approx. 60 minutes and that of [Standard (SP)] is large jWhen the temperature of the DVD burner has become high ≥ The disc that was copied to is approximately 2 to 40 min ≥ Copy time of DVD-R. ≥ Depending on another device may not be...
... approx. 120 minutes. About the approximate time it takes for copying to a disc To copy motion pictures to the full capacity of a disc Disc type [High Definition] Copy time [Standard (XP)] [Standard (SP)] DVD-RAM Approx. 50 min to 80 min DVD-RW* Approx. 35 min to 75 min Approx. 90 min... recordable time of [Standard (XP)] is approx. 60 minutes and that of [Standard (SP)] is large jWhen the temperature of the DVD burner has become high ≥ The disc that was copied to is approximately 2 to 40 min ≥ Copy time of DVD-R. ≥ Depending on another device may not be...
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... exit the message screen. ≥ Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (l 105) ∫ Formatting discs This is inserted in high definition picture quality to the disc. 1 Select the menu. (l 34) [DISC SETUP] # [AUTO PROTECT] # [ON] ≥ The default setting is displayed. Select the menu. (l 34) [DISC...
... exit the message screen. ≥ Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (l 105) ∫ Formatting discs This is inserted in high definition picture quality to the disc. 1 Select the menu. (l 34) [DISC SETUP] # [AUTO PROTECT] # [ON] ≥ The default setting is displayed. Select the menu. (l 34) [DISC...
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Formatting discs: Depending on the type of motion picture into still picture Playing back on a PC: Play back the motion picture data in high definition picture quality on an HDD of a PC ≥ Title, Transition, Delete partially, Divide Scene ≥ Converting the motion picture data to a ...PC: A Motion/Still pictures 1 Built-in memory Data type Software required CD-ROM (supplied): HD Writer AE 1.0 for HDC, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM. Motion picture 117 VQT1Y00 Editing: Editing motion picture data copied on a PC. With a PC Before using...
Formatting discs: Depending on the type of motion picture into still picture Playing back on a PC: Play back the motion picture data in high definition picture quality on an HDD of a PC ≥ Title, Transition, Delete partially, Divide Scene ≥ Converting the motion picture data to a ...PC: A Motion/Still pictures 1 Built-in memory Data type Software required CD-ROM (supplied): HD Writer AE 1.0 for HDC, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM. Motion picture 117 VQT1Y00 Editing: Editing motion picture data copied on a PC. With a PC Before using...
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... insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with HD Writer AE 1.0 in the PC. The disc will need a high performance PC depending on the functions to use . 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...
... insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with HD Writer AE 1.0 in the PC. The disc will need a high performance PC depending on the functions to use . 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...
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... that you place a desiccant (silica gel) in a sandy or dusty place such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). ≥ If you use the High Definition Video Camera on top of the unit. Also, keep the unit away from electromagnetic equipment (such as a beach, do not drop or bump it. ≥... the cords and the cables supplied with the unit for consumer intermittent use . Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the High Definition Video Camera off the water with the cloth. When you are not going to malfunction. Then wipe the unit again with it to use the...
... that you place a desiccant (silica gel) in a sandy or dusty place such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). ≥ If you use the High Definition Video Camera on top of the unit. Also, keep the unit away from electromagnetic equipment (such as a beach, do not drop or bump it. ≥... the cords and the cables supplied with the unit for consumer intermittent use . Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the High Definition Video Camera off the water with the cloth. When you are not going to malfunction. Then wipe the unit again with it to use the...
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Others Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 7.2 V (When using battery) Recording: 5.6 W 5.7 W 6.6 W Signal system Recording... Filter diameter Zoom Monitor Microphone Speaker White balance adjustment Standard illumination Minimum required illumination AV terminal video output level Component terminal video output level HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 1080/60i AVCHD format compliant 1/6z 1MOS image sensor Total: 1470 K Effective pixels: Motion picture: 1170 K Still picture: 1170 K Auto Iris...
Others Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 7.2 V (When using battery) Recording: 5.6 W 5.7 W 6.6 W Signal system Recording... Filter diameter Zoom Monitor Microphone Speaker White balance adjustment Standard illumination Minimum required illumination AV terminal video output level Component terminal video output level HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 1080/60i AVCHD format compliant 1/6z 1MOS image sensor Total: 1470 K Effective pixels: Motion picture: 1170 K Still picture: 1170 K Auto Iris...
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... 80 ∫G Gain 76 Grip belt 19, 22 Guide line 65 ∫H HDD 16 HDD information display 93 HDMI mini connector 17, 20, 98, 103 High definition 11 Highlight playback 83 Highlight&Time frame index 81 Hi-speed burst shooting mode 70 ∫I Indications 130 Initial setting 37 Intelligent auto mode 46...
... 80 ∫G Gain 76 Grip belt 19, 22 Guide line 65 ∫H HDD 16 HDD information display 93 HDMI mini connector 17, 20, 98, 103 High definition 11 Highlight playback 83 Highlight&Time frame index 81 Hi-speed burst shooting mode 70 ∫I Indications 130 Initial setting 37 Intelligent auto mode 46...