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...: Model No.: Responsible Party: Support Contact: Panasonic HC-MDH3 Panasonic Corporation of the FCC Rules. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. However, there is connected. ≥ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Operation...
...: Model No.: Responsible Party: Support Contact: Panasonic HC-MDH3 Panasonic Corporation of the FCC Rules. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. However, there is connected. ≥ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Operation...
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...; Color balance and focus may be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes. 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 Balance (l 35) j Shutter speed (l 36) j [SCENE MODE] ∫ Camera controls that are disabled in Intelligent Auto Mode The camera function button and the IRIS button are disabled in Intelligent Auto Mode. ∫ USER buttons that are disabled...
...; Color balance and focus may be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes. 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 Balance (l 35) j Shutter speed (l 36) j [SCENE MODE] ∫ Camera controls that are disabled in Intelligent Auto Mode The camera function button and the IRIS button are disabled in Intelligent Auto Mode. ∫ USER buttons that are disabled...
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...] [OUTPUT SETUP] [DISP SETUP] [OTHER FUNCTION] [MAINTENANCE] [PICTURE TONE]/[SCENE MODE]/[SHARPNESS]/[COLOR]/ [EXPOSURE]/[AWB 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 SHUTTER]/[FOCUS ASSIST 1]/[FOCUS ASSIST 2]/[PEAKING COLOR]/[PEAKING LEVEL]/[AREA MODE]/[ZEBRA MODE]/ [BARS TYPE]/[SUB REC BUTTON]/[SUB ZOOM]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[i.Zoom...
...] [OUTPUT SETUP] [DISP SETUP] [OTHER FUNCTION] [MAINTENANCE] [PICTURE TONE]/[SCENE MODE]/[SHARPNESS]/[COLOR]/ [EXPOSURE]/[AWB 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 SHUTTER]/[FOCUS ASSIST 1]/[FOCUS ASSIST 2]/[PEAKING COLOR]/[PEAKING LEVEL]/[AREA MODE]/[ZEBRA MODE]/ [BARS TYPE]/[SUB REC BUTTON]/[SUB ZOOM]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[i.Zoom...
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... charged. (l 22) ≥ In cold places, the battery using MOS for motion picture recording. (l 24) ≥ The recordable time may see horizontal bars in following cases The lens, the viewfinder or LCD monitor fog up. Using the unit, format the SD card. (l 29) ≥ Color or brightness of the image changes, or you purchased this is because the unit is still not restored, detach the power connected...
... charged. (l 22) ≥ In cold places, the battery using MOS for motion picture recording. (l 24) ≥ The recordable time may see horizontal bars in following cases The lens, the viewfinder or LCD monitor fog up. Using the unit, format the SD card. (l 29) ≥ Color or brightness of the image changes, or you purchased this is because the unit is still not restored, detach the power connected...
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... A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), (for 240 V ) Power output: 12 V , 3.0 A, 36 W indicates safety information Ambient operating temperature: 0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF) Ambient operating humidity: 10%RH to 80%RH Battery operation time: See page 23. FHD 120 fps Slow motion effect; 1/2, 1/4 or 1/5 the normal speed Image stabilizer function: Optical (with 5-Axis Hybrid O.I.S.) Level Shot Function: [ON]/[OFF] Monitor: 3z wide LCD monitor...
... A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), (for 240 V ) Power output: 12 V , 3.0 A, 36 W indicates safety information Ambient operating temperature: 0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF) Ambient operating humidity: 10%RH to 80%RH Battery operation time: See page 23. FHD 120 fps Slow motion effect; 1/2, 1/4 or 1/5 the normal speed Image stabilizer function: Optical (with 5-Axis Hybrid O.I.S.) Level Shot Function: [ON]/[OFF] Monitor: 3z wide LCD monitor...
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... comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) - 3 - Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Model No.: Responsible Party: Support Contact: Panasonic HC-MDH3 Panasonic Corporation of the FCC Rules. FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may not...
... comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) - 3 - Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Model No.: Responsible Party: Support Contact: Panasonic HC-MDH3 Panasonic Corporation of the FCC Rules. FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may not...
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... 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 USER button 66 Setting the USER button 66 Using the USER button 66 Functions of the USER button 67 Using Operation Icons 82 Switching the screen indications/ mode information display 82 Image Stabilizer Function 83 Color Bar Screen 83 Zebra 84 Using of jog dial 85 Playback Motion picture/Still picture playback...
... 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 USER button 66 Setting the USER button 66 Using the USER button 66 Functions of the USER button 67 Using Operation Icons 82 Switching the screen indications/ mode information display 82 Image Stabilizer Function 83 Color Bar Screen 83 Zebra 84 Using of jog dial 85 Playback Motion picture/Still picture playback...
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... moving the viewfinder. ≥ The viewfinder can be lifted vertically up to approximately 90o. ≥ Close the LCD monitor and turn on the viewfinder can be selected between color/black and white. Viewfinder adjustment ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. Select the menu. (l 36) MENU : [DISP SETUP] # [EVF COLOR] # [ON] or [OFF] [ON]: [OFF]: Displayed in color Displayed in black and white - 32 -
... moving the viewfinder. ≥ The viewfinder can be lifted vertically up to approximately 90o. ≥ Close the LCD monitor and turn on the viewfinder can be selected between color/black and white. Viewfinder adjustment ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. Select the menu. (l 36) MENU : [DISP SETUP] # [EVF COLOR] # [ON] or [OFF] [ON]: [OFF]: Displayed in color Displayed in black and white - 32 -
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... recorded. MENU : [DISP SETUP] # [EVF/LCD DETAIL] # [ON] Adjusting the level of [EVF/LCD DETAIL] Select the menu. You can also adjust the emphasis level or change the frequency. ≥ You can select a value between s3 and r3. 3 Touch [EXIT] to Manual Focus Mode once the image is focused or a certain time has elapsed. ≥ One Push AF does not work in following cases: j When Focus Assist (peaking function...
... recorded. MENU : [DISP SETUP] # [EVF/LCD DETAIL] # [ON] Adjusting the level of [EVF/LCD DETAIL] Select the menu. You can also adjust the emphasis level or change the frequency. ≥ You can select a value between s3 and r3. 3 Touch [EXIT] to Manual Focus Mode once the image is focused or a certain time has elapsed. ≥ One Push AF does not work in following cases: j When Focus Assist (peaking function...
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... the recording scene 1 Fill the screen with a white subject or place a white piece of paper in the [Ach] or [Bch]. Use it only as . ≥ When the Auto White Balance/Auto Black Balance cannot be performed, an error message "WB SET NG" or "BB SET NG" is displayed on the screen. Adjustment is complete when the screen blacks out momentarily and [BB SET OK] is displayed*. * When the White Balance mode is set to [ATW] (Auto Tracking White Balance...
... the recording scene 1 Fill the screen with a white subject or place a white piece of paper in the [Ach] or [Bch]. Use it only as . ≥ When the Auto White Balance/Auto Black Balance cannot be performed, an error message "WB SET NG" or "BB SET NG" is displayed on the screen. Adjustment is complete when the screen blacks out momentarily and [BB SET OK] is displayed*. * When the White Balance mode is set to [ATW] (Auto Tracking White Balance...
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... [k10], Digital Zoom will change each time you press the button. 2k # 5k # 10k # Setting canceled ∫ To change the setting in the following situations: j While recording is paused in Recording Mode j While a thumbnail screen is displayed in Playback Mode (l 88) j While the list by date is selected (l 95) ≥ Register to a USER button. (l 66) This sets the White Balance mode to [ATW LOCK]. (l 57) ≥ Register to a USER button. (l 66) Press USER button or touch USER button icon in...
... [k10], Digital Zoom will change each time you press the button. 2k # 5k # 10k # Setting canceled ∫ To change the setting in the following situations: j While recording is paused in Recording Mode j While a thumbnail screen is displayed in Playback Mode (l 88) j While the list by date is selected (l 95) ≥ Register to a USER button. (l 66) This sets the White Balance mode to [ATW LOCK]. (l 57) ≥ Register to a USER button. (l 66) Press USER button or touch USER button icon in...
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... be displayed if [AREA MODE] is set to [FOCUS], [IRIS] or [FOCUS/IRIS]. ≥ Register to a USER button. (l 66) You can use One Push AF and Push AF. (l 48) ≥ Register to a USER button. (l 66) You can record still pictures or create still pictures from recorded motion pictures. (l 41, 93) ≥ Register to a USER button. (l 66) [EVF/LCD DETAIL] helps you achieve focus easier by emphasizing the outlines of an image displayed...
... be displayed if [AREA MODE] is set to [FOCUS], [IRIS] or [FOCUS/IRIS]. ≥ Register to a USER button. (l 66) You can use One Push AF and Push AF. (l 48) ≥ Register to a USER button. (l 66) You can record still pictures or create still pictures from recorded motion pictures. (l 41, 93) ≥ Register to a USER button. (l 66) [EVF/LCD DETAIL] helps you achieve focus easier by emphasizing the outlines of an image displayed...
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...: j During Super Slow Recording (l 78) ≥ The setting of the unit, and automatically corrects it to the level position. ≥ is about 45 o to [ON]. Conversely, [LEVEL SHOT] turns off if you set [LEVEL GAUGE] to [ON]. ≥ The range that this function cannot be displayed correctly the slope is displayed on the screen. ≥ The icon changes when the tilt...
...: j During Super Slow Recording (l 78) ≥ The setting of the unit, and automatically corrects it to the level position. ≥ is about 45 o to [ON]. Conversely, [LEVEL SHOT] turns off if you set [LEVEL GAUGE] to [ON]. ≥ The range that this function cannot be displayed correctly the slope is displayed on the screen. ≥ The icon changes when the tilt...
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... dial icon VOLUME ICONS Functions Volume adjustment (l 90) Allows you to display/select operation icons on the recording screen. Changes the magnification level of the magnified display Adjusts the headphone volume. Settings Adjusts the speaker and headphone volume during motion picture playback. Settings Adjusts the gain value. Changes the white balance mode Adjusts the White Balance VAR value. s (When the playback screen is displayed) Jog dial icon GAIN SHUTTER WB VAR AREA ASSIST VOLUME MIC VOLUME ICONS Functions Gain adjustment (l 54) Shutter speed (l 59) White balance (l 56...
... dial icon VOLUME ICONS Functions Volume adjustment (l 90) Allows you to display/select operation icons on the recording screen. Changes the magnification level of the magnified display Adjusts the headphone volume. Settings Adjusts the speaker and headphone volume during motion picture playback. Settings Adjusts the gain value. Changes the white balance mode Adjusts the White Balance VAR value. s (When the playback screen is displayed) Jog dial icon GAIN SHUTTER WB VAR AREA ASSIST VOLUME MIC VOLUME ICONS Functions Gain adjustment (l 54) Shutter speed (l 59) White balance (l 56...
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... operating instructions for the TV/external device.) ≥ [DOWN CONV.] outputs images in standard picture quality. ≥ Select [DOWN CONV.] when connecting with the AV cable (commercially-available). ≥ When [REC FORMAT] is set to play back scenes on the TV depending on the [REC FORMAT] or [REC MODE]. ≥ For details on the TV. Select the menu. Setting the external output resolution Change...
... operating instructions for the TV/external device.) ≥ [DOWN CONV.] outputs images in standard picture quality. ≥ Select [DOWN CONV.] when connecting with the AV cable (commercially-available). ≥ When [REC FORMAT] is set to play back scenes on the TV depending on the [REC FORMAT] or [REC MODE]. ≥ For details on the TV. Select the menu. Setting the external output resolution Change...
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...]/[27 dB]/[30 dB] [HYBRID O.I.S.] You can set the Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer. (l 83) [ON]/[OFF] - 122 - MENU : [SW SETUP] # desired setting [IRIS RING] Sets the rotational direction and aperture control of the multi-manual ring for Auto Gain Mode. (l 55) ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 42) [33 dB]/[36 dB] [AGC LIMIT] Sets the maximum possible gain value for iris adjustment. Switch setting All default settings are indicated with underlined text.
...]/[27 dB]/[30 dB] [HYBRID O.I.S.] You can set the Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer. (l 83) [ON]/[OFF] - 122 - MENU : [SW SETUP] # desired setting [IRIS RING] Sets the rotational direction and aperture control of the multi-manual ring for Auto Gain Mode. (l 55) ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 42) [33 dB]/[36 dB] [AGC LIMIT] Sets the maximum possible gain value for iris adjustment. Switch setting All default settings are indicated with underlined text.
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.... Connect the AC adaptor to cancel the warning. This unit turns off and on this unit. Delete unnecessary scenes, or use a new SD card. Turn off automatically. The operation stops. Charge or replace the battery. s [ ] is full. The SD card capacity is displayed. The recording stops. s The message [CHANGE THE BATTERY.] is full Recording error Card error The battery will be depleted soon Status indicator On-screen display Meaning of the warning Recording/playback Solution Status indicator On-screen display...
.... Connect the AC adaptor to cancel the warning. This unit turns off and on this unit. Delete unnecessary scenes, or use a new SD card. Turn off automatically. The operation stops. Charge or replace the battery. s [ ] is full. The SD card capacity is displayed. The recording stops. s The message [CHANGE THE BATTERY.] is full Recording error Card error The battery will be depleted soon Status indicator On-screen display Meaning of the warning Recording/playback Solution Status indicator On-screen display...
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... work. Indication Check points ≥ [CARD & BATTERY] or [OTHER DISPLAY] of the data writing speed or repeated recording and deletion. The LCD monitor flickers indoors. j Adjust the shutter speed to repair the unit by turning off and on . ≥ Repair is needed if it is repeatedly displayed even if it is displayed. Problem Function display (Remaining Display, Counter Display, etc.) is [OFF]. (l 134) ≥ Touch the icon COUNT to switch the counter display. (l 63) Problem The unit arbitrarily stops recording. Power...
... work. Indication Check points ≥ [CARD & BATTERY] or [OTHER DISPLAY] of the data writing speed or repeated recording and deletion. The LCD monitor flickers indoors. j Adjust the shutter speed to repair the unit by turning off and on . ≥ Repair is needed if it is repeatedly displayed even if it is displayed. Problem Function display (Remaining Display, Counter Display, etc.) is [OFF]. (l 134) ≥ Touch the icon COUNT to switch the counter display. (l 63) Problem The unit arbitrarily stops recording. Power...
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... scenes recorded on the cable connecting to erase the data. (l 38) Please be played back. ≥ In most cases, is displayed for details. - 151 - If the SD card is inserted in . ≥ Check that matches the input used for the connection. ≥ Change the setting of the device for the following scenes/still pictures: j Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are squeezed horizontally. Problem...
... scenes recorded on the cable connecting to erase the data. (l 38) Please be played back. ≥ In most cases, is displayed for details. - 151 - If the SD card is inserted in . ≥ Check that matches the input used for the connection. ≥ Change the setting of the device for the following scenes/still pictures: j Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are squeezed horizontally. Problem...
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... recordable time ≥ SD cards are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording. ≥ "h" is an abbreviation for hour, "min" for minute and "s" for second. ≥ If recording for long periods, prepare batteries for 3 or 4 times the period you wish to record for. (l 25) ≥ The default setting for [REC MODE] is [AVCHD], and the default setting for [REC FORMAT] is [PH 1080/59.94i]. ≥ Maximum continuously recordable time...
... recordable time ≥ SD cards are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording. ≥ "h" is an abbreviation for hour, "min" for minute and "s" for second. ≥ If recording for long periods, prepare batteries for 3 or 4 times the period you wish to record for. (l 25) ≥ The default setting for [REC MODE] is [AVCHD], and the default setting for [REC FORMAT] is [PH 1080/59.94i]. ≥ Maximum continuously recordable time...