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Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. 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 HDC-SD20P/PC HDC-TM20P/PC HDC-HS20P/PC Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Model No. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. 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 HDC-SD20P/PC HDC-TM20P/PC HDC-HS20P/PC Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Model No. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
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... shall remain readily operable. CAUTION! Things You Should Know Thank you and your camera. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you for choosing Panasonic!
... shall remain readily operable. CAUTION! Things You Should Know Thank you and your camera. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you for choosing Panasonic!
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... to radio or television reception, which the receiver is subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: HDC-SD20P/HDC-TM20P/HDC-HS20P Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of the FCC Rules. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of North America One...
... to radio or television reception, which the receiver is subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: HDC-SD20P/HDC-TM20P/HDC-HS20P Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of the FCC Rules. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of North America One...
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Button-type battery 60 oC (140 oF) Battery pack 60 oC (140 oF) AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. Product Identification Marking is recyclable powers the product you use is suited to recharge the battery pack. ≥ Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. ≥ Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. ≥ Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects. ≥ Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire. 2 Button-type battery (Lithium battery) ≥ ...
Button-type battery 60 oC (140 oF) Battery pack 60 oC (140 oF) AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. Product Identification Marking is recyclable powers the product you use is suited to recharge the battery pack. ≥ Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. ≥ Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. ≥ Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects. ≥ Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire. 2 Button-type battery (Lithium battery) ≥ ...
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Install in any way, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . If the provided plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10) Protect the power cord from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any heat sources such as power...
Install in any way, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . If the provided plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 10) Protect the power cord from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any heat sources such as power...
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...in a manner that will not subject it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to a heater, etc... DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD. Improper cleaning can be slightly different from the original. ≥ The illustrations used without obtaining permission from a pool or even a cup ...please contact your camera body. ≥ TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Precautions USE & LOCATION WARNING ≥ TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Information on the SD card and inside the unit. ≥ DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE. ≥ STORAGE OF YOUR...
...in a manner that will not subject it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to a heater, etc... DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD. Improper cleaning can be slightly different from the original. ≥ The illustrations used without obtaining permission from a pool or even a cup ...please contact your camera body. ≥ TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Precautions USE & LOCATION WARNING ≥ TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Information on the SD card and inside the unit. ≥ DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE. ≥ STORAGE OF YOUR...
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...for example: l 00 ∫ Licenses ≥ SDHC Logo is a trademark. ≥ "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" Logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ≥ Manufactured under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and noncommercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video.... ≥ Other names of systems and products mentioned in these operating instructions. ≥ "HD Writer AE 1.0 for HDC" is referred to as the "SD card". ≥ Functions that can be used for motion picture recording/motion picture playback are indicated by in these operating ...
...for example: l 00 ∫ Licenses ≥ SDHC Logo is a trademark. ≥ "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" Logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ≥ Manufactured under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and noncommercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video.... ≥ Other names of systems and products mentioned in these operating instructions. ≥ "HD Writer AE 1.0 for HDC" is referred to as the "SD card". ≥ Functions that can be used for motion picture recording/motion picture playback are indicated by in these operating ...
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... of Built-in Memory and HDD (Hard disk drive) [HDC-TM20/ HDC-HS20 15 Handling of built-in memory [HDC-TM20 15 Handling of HDD [HDC-HS20 16 [2] Parts identification and handling ..... 17 [HDC-SD20/HDC-TM20 17 [HDC-HS20 20 Setup [1] Power ...supply 23 Charging the battery 23 Inserting/removing the battery 24 Charging and recording time 25 Connecting to the AC outlet 28 [2] Preparation of SD...
... of Built-in Memory and HDD (Hard disk drive) [HDC-TM20/ HDC-HS20 15 Handling of built-in memory [HDC-TM20 15 Handling of HDD [HDC-HS20 16 [2] Parts identification and handling ..... 17 [HDC-SD20/HDC-TM20 17 [HDC-HS20 20 Setup [1] Power ...supply 23 Charging the battery 23 Inserting/removing the battery 24 Charging and recording time 25 Connecting to the AC outlet 28 [2] Preparation of SD...
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... a scene to partially delete ... 90 [3] Protecting scenes/still pictures ....... 91 [4] DPOF setting 92 [5] Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory/HDD [HDC-TM20/HDC-HS20 93 Confirming remaining capacity on the copy destination 93 Copying 94 [6] Relay scene combining [HDC-TM20 96 [7] Formatting 97 With a TV [1] Watching Video/Pictures on your TV 98 Connecting with a HDMI...
... a scene to partially delete ... 90 [3] Protecting scenes/still pictures ....... 91 [4] DPOF setting 92 [5] Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory/HDD [HDC-TM20/HDC-HS20 93 Confirming remaining capacity on the copy destination 93 Copying 94 [6] Relay scene combining [HDC-TM20 96 [7] Formatting 97 With a TV [1] Watching Video/Pictures on your TV 98 Connecting with a HDMI...
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Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Battery pack VW-VBG070 AC adaptor VSK0697 AC cable K2CA2CA00025 DC cable K2GJYDC00004 Remote control (Built-in battery) N2QAEC000024 AV cable K2KYYYY00054 Component cable K1HY10YY0005 USB cable K1HY04YY0032 Stylus pen VFC4394 CD-ROM 10 VQT1Y00
Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Battery pack VW-VBG070 AC adaptor VSK0697 AC cable K2CA2CA00025 DC cable K2GJYDC00004 Remote control (Built-in battery) N2QAEC000024 AV cable K2KYYYY00054 Component cable K1HY10YY0005 USB cable K1HY04YY0032 Stylus pen VFC4394 CD-ROM 10 VQT1Y00
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... copy to/play back a disc jPlaying back the copied disc (l 111) Copying data to a PC and easy editing Writing data to BD/DVD discs and SD cards Converting the motion picture data to 112) What you can record detailed high definition images. High definition images (1920k1080)* A Number of available...
... copy to/play back a disc jPlaying back the copied disc (l 111) Copying data to a PC and easy editing Writing data to BD/DVD discs and SD cards Converting the motion picture data to 112) What you can record detailed high definition images. High definition images (1920k1080)* A Number of available...
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...close it until it clicks and locks. ∫ Inserting/removing an SD card OPEN ≥ 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 HDC-HS20 OFF Access lamp [ACCESS] A ≥ When this unit... is accessing the SD card or built-in the figure. 1) Open the LCD monitor. ≥ Check that the access lamp has gone off the power, change the mode to or while pressing the lock release button A. HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 A Insert the battery until it in the direction ...
...close it until it clicks and locks. ∫ Inserting/removing an SD card OPEN ≥ 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 HDC-HS20 OFF Access lamp [ACCESS] A ≥ When this unit... is accessing the SD card or built-in the figure. 1) Open the LCD monitor. ≥ Check that the access lamp has gone off the power, change the mode to or while pressing the lock release button A. HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 A Insert the battery until it in the direction ...
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...the touch screen You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger. Press the MENU button, then touch [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD]. 4) Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. ∫ Language selection 1) Press the MENU button, then touch [SETUP] # [LANGUAGE]. 2)...LCD monitor. ≥ For users who have , proceed to take the picture. 13 VQT1Y00 Press the MENU button, then touch [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD]. 4) Press the button fully to step 4. 3) Press the MENU button, then touch [MEDIA SELECT] # [Built-in Memory] or...
...the touch screen You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger. Press the MENU button, then touch [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD]. 4) Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. ∫ Language selection 1) Press the MENU button, then touch [SETUP] # [LANGUAGE]. 2)...LCD monitor. ≥ For users who have , proceed to take the picture. 13 VQT1Y00 Press the MENU button, then touch [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD]. 4) Press the button fully to step 4. 3) Press the MENU button, then touch [MEDIA SELECT] # [Built-in Memory] or...
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...the built-in memory. Plays back the next picture. Plays back the previous picture. Touch [VIDEO/HDD] to play back the HDD. 3) Touch the scene to be played back. ≥ Touch [PICTURE/SD CARD] to play back the SD card. Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails. 14 VQT1Y00 ∫ Motion picture playback 1) ...8747; Still picture playback 1) Change the mode to . 2) Touch the play mode select icon A 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 numerical order) start/pause.
...the built-in memory. Plays back the next picture. Plays back the previous picture. Touch [VIDEO/HDD] to play back the HDD. 3) Touch the scene to be played back. ≥ Touch [PICTURE/SD CARD] to play back the SD card. Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails. 14 VQT1Y00 ∫ Motion picture playback 1) ...8747; Still picture playback 1) Change the mode to . 2) Touch the play mode select icon A 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 numerical order) start/pause.
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...while the SD card or built-in memory is equipped with the built-in 16 GB memory. When using this component, pay attention to the following points. While the HDD is equipped with the built-in 80 GB HDD. Handling of Built-in Memory and HDD (Hard disk drive) [HDC-TM20/HDC-HS20] ...not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly. When using this unit. (l 145) 15 VQT1Y00 Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for . In order to avoid erasing data due to static electricity, electromagnetic waves, breakage, and failures, back ...
...while the SD card or built-in memory is equipped with the built-in 16 GB memory. When using this component, pay attention to the following points. While the HDD is equipped with the built-in 80 GB HDD. Handling of Built-in Memory and HDD (Hard disk drive) [HDC-TM20/HDC-HS20] ...not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly. When using this unit. (l 145) 15 VQT1Y00 Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for . In order to avoid erasing data due to static electricity, electromagnetic waves, breakage, and failures, back ...
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... the USB cable jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock ≥ About disposing of HDD [HDC-HS20] ∫ Do not expose the HDD to a PC, a DVD disc etc. If the unit is recommended in these... loud sounds, such as a club or similar venue, the recording may fail if it is indicated on an SD card is used at altitudes of order, data cannot be restored. ∫ Operation may not be able to... places. ∫ Back up data immediately. immediately and contact consumer support. (l 157, 158) Once the HDD is out of 3000 m (9800 feet) or higher above sea level. ∫ Transportation When the unit ...
... the USB cable jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock ≥ About disposing of HDD [HDC-HS20] ∫ Do not expose the HDD to a PC, a DVD disc etc. If the unit is recommended in these... loud sounds, such as a club or similar venue, the recording may fail if it is indicated on an SD card is used at altitudes of order, data cannot be restored. ∫ Operation may not be able to... places. ∫ Back up data immediately. immediately and contact consumer support. (l 157, 158) Once the HDD is out of 3000 m (9800 feet) or higher above sea level. ∫ Transportation When the unit ...
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...PRE-REC button [PRE-REC] (l 53) 8 Battery holder (l 24) 9 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 28) ≥ Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VW-AD21PP; optional). 10 USB terminal [ ] (l 105, 114, 125) 11 Menu button [MENU] (l 34) 12 Delete button [ ] (l 88) 13... SD card open up to 90o. ≥ It can rotate up to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. Preparation Before using 2 Parts identification and handling [HDC-SD20/HDC-TM20] 1 23 456 7 8 9 11 12 ...
...PRE-REC button [PRE-REC] (l 53) 8 Battery holder (l 24) 9 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 28) ≥ Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VW-AD21PP; optional). 10 USB terminal [ ] (l 105, 114, 125) 11 Menu button [MENU] (l 34) 12 Delete button [ ] (l 88) 13... SD card open up to 90o. ≥ It can rotate up to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. Preparation Before using 2 Parts identification and handling [HDC-SD20/HDC-TM20] 1 23 456 7 8 9 11 12 ...
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... Internal microphones (5.1 channel support) 18 VQT1Y00 optional) or the wide conversion lens (VW-W4307H; 17 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 15, 30) 18 Card slot (l 30) 19 SD card cover (l 30) 20 21 22 Lens hood Rotate the lens hood counter-clockwise A to attach it, place into slot B, and then rotate it .
... Internal microphones (5.1 channel support) 18 VQT1Y00 optional) or the wide conversion lens (VW-W4307H; 17 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 15, 30) 18 Card slot (l 30) 19 SD card cover (l 30) 20 21 22 Lens hood Rotate the lens hood counter-clockwise A to attach it, place into slot B, and then rotate it .
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Be sure that it fits your hand. 32 Grip belt Adjust the length of the grip belt so that the grip belt stays clear of the video light B when the tripod is used as shown below. 1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the length. 3 Replace the belt. 33 Shoulder strap fixture 34 35 34 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 24) 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 19 VQT1Y00
Be sure that it fits your hand. 32 Grip belt Adjust the length of the grip belt so that the grip belt stays clear of the video light B when the tripod is used as shown below. 1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the length. 3 Replace the belt. 33 Shoulder strap fixture 34 35 34 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 24) 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 19 VQT1Y00
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...] (l 105, 114, 125) 11 Menu button [MENU] (l 34) 12 Delete button [ ] (l 88) 13 SD card open up to 90o. ≥ It can rotate up to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny...] (l 53) 8 Battery holder (l 24) 9 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 28) ≥ Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VW-AD21PP; [HDC-HS20] 1 2 3 456 7 8 9 11 12 13 17 A/V 18 19 14 15 16 10 1 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 33, 41)...) 16 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 98, 103) 17 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 30) 18 Card slot (l 30) 19 SD card cover (l 30) 20 VQT1Y00
...] (l 105, 114, 125) 11 Menu button [MENU] (l 34) 12 Delete button [ ] (l 88) 13 SD card open up to 90o. ≥ It can rotate up to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny...] (l 53) 8 Battery holder (l 24) 9 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 28) ≥ Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VW-AD21PP; [HDC-HS20] 1 2 3 456 7 8 9 11 12 13 17 A/V 18 19 14 15 16 10 1 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 33, 41)...) 16 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 98, 103) 17 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 30) 18 Card slot (l 30) 19 SD card cover (l 30) 20 VQT1Y00