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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 Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
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 Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
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... 15 of the FCC Rules. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: HDC-SD20P/HDC-TM20P/HDC-HS20P Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies...one or more of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to computer or peripheral devices. HDC-SD20P HDC-TM20P HDC-HS20P THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA. However, there is connected. ≥ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio...
... 15 of the FCC Rules. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: HDC-SD20P/HDC-TM20P/HDC-HS20P Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies...one or more of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to computer or peripheral devices. HDC-SD20P HDC-TM20P HDC-HS20P THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA. However, there is connected. ≥ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio...
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... 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 . in the United States and/or...) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged 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 instructions....
... 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 . in the United States and/or...) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged 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 instructions....
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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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HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 A Insert the battery until it straight in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. ≥ Align with the status indicator B. ≥ To turn on the power Turn on the power by sliding the OPEN lever B. 3) Insert/remove the SD card. ≥ Face the label ...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 memory, the access lamp lights up : Charging Goes off: Charging completed 1 Connect the...
HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 A Insert the battery until it straight in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. ≥ Align with the status indicator B. ≥ To turn on the power Turn on the power by sliding the OPEN lever B. 3) Insert/remove the SD card. ≥ Face the label ...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 memory, the access lamp lights up : Charging Goes off: Charging completed 1 Connect the...
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.... In order to avoid erasing data due to the following operations when the lamp illuminates. Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any type of Built-in Memory and HDD (Hard disk drive) [HDC-TM20/HDC-HS20] : This unit is equipped with the built-in memory is temporary storage. Handling of recording or edited... look out for damages directly or indirectly due to a PC or DVD disc. (l 105, 117) ∫ Access lamp [ACCESS] A ≥ The lamp illuminates while the SD card or built-in 80 GB...
.... In order to avoid erasing data due to the following operations when the lamp illuminates. Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any type of Built-in Memory and HDD (Hard disk drive) [HDC-TM20/HDC-HS20] : This unit is equipped with the built-in memory is temporary storage. Handling of recording or edited... look out for damages directly or indirectly due to a PC or DVD disc. (l 105, 117) ∫ Access lamp [ACCESS] A ≥ The lamp illuminates while the SD card or built-in 80 GB...
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...in hot or cold environments. If these phenomena are observed, copy the data on an SD card is recommended in order to protect the HDD. ∫ HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] A ≥ The lamp illuminates while the HDD is indicated on the screen when it detects a falling state (a weightless state). It may... and contact consumer support. (l 157, 158) Once the HDD is used in the unit. Recording data on the HDD to a PC, a DVD disc etc. The HDD may fail if it is out of HDD [HDC-HS20] ∫ Do not expose the HDD to vibrations and shocks. jTurn the unit off the power ...
...in hot or cold environments. If these phenomena are observed, copy the data on an SD card is recommended in order to protect the HDD. ∫ HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] A ≥ The lamp illuminates while the HDD is indicated on the screen when it detects a falling state (a weightless state). It may... and contact consumer support. (l 157, 158) Once the HDD is used in the unit. Recording data on the HDD to a PC, a DVD disc etc. The HDD may fail if it is out of HDD [HDC-HS20] ∫ Do not expose the HDD to vibrations and shocks. jTurn the unit off the power ...
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... terminal [ ] (l 105, 114, 125) 11 Menu button [MENU] (l 34) 12 Delete button [ ] (l 88) 13 SD card open up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction. Preparation Before using 2 Parts identification and handling [HDC-SD20/HDC-TM20] 1 23 456 7 8 9 11 12 13 17 A/V 18 10 19 14 15 16 1 LCD monitor...] (l 46) 7 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;
... terminal [ ] (l 105, 114, 125) 11 Menu button [MENU] (l 34) 12 Delete button [ ] (l 88) 13 SD card open up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction. Preparation Before using 2 Parts identification and handling [HDC-SD20/HDC-TM20] 1 23 456 7 8 9 11 12 13 17 A/V 18 10 19 14 15 16 1 LCD monitor...] (l 46) 7 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;
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...(l 46) 7 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... cable). 15 Component terminal [COMPONENT] (l 98) 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 [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) ≥ It can...
...(l 46) 7 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... cable). 15 Component terminal [COMPONENT] (l 98) 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 [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) ≥ It can...
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...battery/ VW-VBG070 (optional) [7.2 V/725 mAh] VW-VBG130 (optional) [7.2 V/1250 mAh] VW-VBG260 (optional) [7.2 V/2500 mAh] VW-VBG6 (optional)* [7.2 V/5400 mAh] HDC-SD20 Charging time Maximum continuously recordable time 1 h 35 min 1 h 15 min 2 h 35 min 4 h 40 min 9 h 25 min 2 h 10 min 4 h ... battery/ VW-VBG070 (optional) [7.2 V/725 mAh] VW-VBG130 (optional) [7.2 V/1250 mAh] VW-VBG260 (optional) [7.2 V/2500 mAh] VW-VBG6 (optional)* [7.2 V/5400 mAh] HDC-TM20 Charging time Maximum continuously recordable time 1 h 35 min 1 h 15 min 2 h 35 min 4 h 40 min 9 h 25 min 2 h 10 min 4 h 5 min...
...battery/ VW-VBG070 (optional) [7.2 V/725 mAh] VW-VBG130 (optional) [7.2 V/1250 mAh] VW-VBG260 (optional) [7.2 V/2500 mAh] VW-VBG6 (optional)* [7.2 V/5400 mAh] HDC-SD20 Charging time Maximum continuously recordable time 1 h 35 min 1 h 15 min 2 h 35 min 4 h 40 min 9 h 25 min 2 h 10 min 4 h ... battery/ VW-VBG070 (optional) [7.2 V/725 mAh] VW-VBG130 (optional) [7.2 V/1250 mAh] VW-VBG260 (optional) [7.2 V/2500 mAh] VW-VBG6 (optional)* [7.2 V/5400 mAh] HDC-TM20 Charging time Maximum continuously recordable time 1 h 35 min 1 h 15 min 2 h 35 min 4 h 40 min 9 h 25 min 2 h 10 min 4 h 5 min...
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... the zoom lever etc. ≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is for when the battery has been discharged completely. HDC-HS20 Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Charging time Recording destination Recording mode Maximum continuously recordable time Actual recordable time Supplied battery/ VW-VBG070...HE HA/HG/HX/ HE 3 h 40 min 3 h 45 min 4h 2 h 15 min 2 h 20 min 2 h 25 min VW-VBG6 (optional)* [7.2 V/5400 mAh] 9 h 25 min HDD SD HA/HG/HX HE HA/HG/HX/ HE 9 h 10 min 9 h 25 min 9 h 55 min 5 h 40 min 5 h 50 min 6 h 5 min * The battery pack holder kit...
... the zoom lever etc. ≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is for when the battery has been discharged completely. HDC-HS20 Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Charging time Recording destination Recording mode Maximum continuously recordable time Actual recordable time Supplied battery/ VW-VBG070...HE HA/HG/HX/ HE 3 h 40 min 3 h 45 min 4h 2 h 15 min 2 h 20 min 2 h 25 min VW-VBG6 (optional)* [7.2 V/5400 mAh] 9 h 25 min HDD SD HA/HG/HX HE HA/HG/HX/ HE 9 h 10 min 9 h 25 min 9 h 55 min 5 h 40 min 5 h 50 min 6 h 5 min * The battery pack holder kit...
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Preparation Setup 3 Selecting a mode (Turning the unit on the power by changing the mode to OFF. The status indicator lights. HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 OFF ≥ Operate the mode switch while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to recording, playback ...
Preparation Setup 3 Selecting a mode (Turning the unit on the power by changing the mode to OFF. The status indicator lights. HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 OFF ≥ Operate the mode switch while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to recording, playback ...
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Turning the power on and off with the LCD monitor When the mode is set to OFF when this unit is closed. ∫ To turn on when the LCD monitor is opened, and power is turned off . Change the mode to , power is turned on the power HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 A The status indicator lights. ∫ To turn off the power HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 A The status indicator goes off when it is not being used. 32 VQT1Y00
Turning the power on and off with the LCD monitor When the mode is set to OFF when this unit is closed. ∫ To turn on when the LCD monitor is opened, and power is turned off . Change the mode to , power is turned on the power HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 A The status indicator lights. ∫ To turn off the power HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 A The status indicator goes off when it is not being used. 32 VQT1Y00
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... into focus. Auto focus does not work correctly in the manual focus mode. Auto focus has the following situations. jRecording distant and close . 48 VQT1Y00 HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 The status indicator A flashes green and the unit goes into focus. Record pictures in the following characteristics. jAttempts to .
... into focus. Auto focus does not work correctly in the manual focus mode. Auto focus has the following situations. jRecording distant and close . 48 VQT1Y00 HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 The status indicator A flashes green and the unit goes into focus. Record pictures in the following characteristics. jAttempts to .
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in the [MEDIA SELECT], even if there is no SD card inserted. Turn the mode to OFF when powering off ≥ Time for Quick Start will ... open it again. ≥ Quick Start Standby Mode cannot be released by the remote control. 3 Open the LCD monitor. HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 Quick power on mode, the zoom magnification becomes 1k. 49 VQT1Y00 Start time will be shorten if the [Built-in Memory... setting is [ON]. ≥ In the Quick power on (Only when recording to record from the menu. (l 34) [MEDIA SELECT] # [SD CARD] The status indicator A lights red and the unit is no...
in the [MEDIA SELECT], even if there is no SD card inserted. Turn the mode to OFF when powering off ≥ Time for Quick Start will ... open it again. ≥ Quick Start Standby Mode cannot be released by the remote control. 3 Open the LCD monitor. HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 Quick power on mode, the zoom magnification becomes 1k. 49 VQT1Y00 Start time will be shorten if the [Built-in Memory... setting is [ON]. ≥ In the Quick power on (Only when recording to record from the menu. (l 34) [MEDIA SELECT] # [SD CARD] The status indicator A lights red and the unit is no...
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...images that can be used for motion pictures and still pictures separately. 50 VQT1Y00 Sound is recorded with the Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator. ≥ Use an SD card that are compatible with the status indicator B. 1 Change the mode to . 2 Open the LCD monitor. ≥ For users who have , .... (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 at the same time pressing in the lock release button A if changing from OFF...
...images that can be used for motion pictures and still pictures separately. 50 VQT1Y00 Sound is recorded with the Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator. ≥ Use an SD card that are compatible with the status indicator B. 1 Change the mode to . 2 Open the LCD monitor. ≥ For users who have , .... (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 at the same time pressing in the lock release button A if changing from OFF...
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Still pictures can also be displayed.) 54 VQT1Y00 HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 OFF ≥ Operate the mode switch while at the same time pressing in the lock release button A if changing from OFF to another mode. ...
Still pictures can also be displayed.) 54 VQT1Y00 HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 OFF ≥ Operate the mode switch while at the same time pressing in the lock release button A if changing from OFF to another mode. ...
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...HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 OFF ≥ Operate the mode switch while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. A Lock release button B Align with the status indicator. 3 Touch the scene to be played back. ≥ Touch [VIDEO/SD CARD] to play back the HDD... to play back the built-in Memory] to another mode. Touch [VIDEO/HDD] to play mode select icon C to select desired media to be displayed by touching / . 78 VQT1Y00 A Lock release button 1 Change the mode to . 2 Touch the play back the SD card. Touch [VIDEO/Built-in memory.
...HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 OFF ≥ Operate the mode switch while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. A Lock release button B Align with the status indicator. 3 Touch the scene to be played back. ≥ Touch [VIDEO/SD CARD] to play back the HDD... to play back the built-in Memory] to another mode. Touch [VIDEO/HDD] to play mode select icon C to select desired media to be displayed by touching / . 78 VQT1Y00 A Lock release button 1 Change the mode to . 2 Touch the play back the SD card. Touch [VIDEO/Built-in memory.
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... back the built-in Memory] to play back the SD card. A Lock release button ≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. Playback Playback 2 Still picture playback HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 OFF ≥ Operate the mode switch while... the mode to . 2 Touch the play mode select icon C to select desired media to be played back. 3 Touch the still picture to play back the HDD. Touch [PICTURE/HDD] to be displayed by touching / . 85 VQT1Y00
... back the built-in Memory] to play back the SD card. A Lock release button ≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. Playback Playback 2 Still picture playback HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 OFF ≥ Operate the mode switch while... the mode to . 2 Touch the play mode select icon C to select desired media to be played back. 3 Touch the still picture to play back the HDD. Touch [PICTURE/HDD] to be displayed by touching / . 85 VQT1Y00