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Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Model No. 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. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Model No. 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. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
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... harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to radio communications. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: HDC-SD20P/HDC-TM20P/HDC-HS20P Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. Any changes or modifications not...
... harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to radio communications. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: HDC-SD20P/HDC-TM20P/HDC-HS20P Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. Any changes or modifications not...
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... use. See http://www.mpegla.com. 7 VQT1Y00 No license 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 ...; SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are referred to as the "HD Writer AE 1.0". ≥ Pages for reference are indicated by in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was encoded by a consumer engaged in these operating instructions. ≥ "HD Writer AE 1.0 for HDC" is...
... use. See http://www.mpegla.com. 7 VQT1Y00 No license 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 ...; SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are referred to as the "HD Writer AE 1.0". ≥ Pages for reference are indicated by in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was encoded by a consumer engaged in these operating instructions. ≥ "HD Writer AE 1.0 for HDC" is...
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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 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. ≥ Align with the status indicator B. ≥ To turn off . 2) Open the SD...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 ...
HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 A Insert the battery 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. ≥ Align with the status indicator B. ≥ To turn off . 2) Open the SD...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 ...
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... if recording or editing does not work properly. Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for . The built-in memory is being... 145) 15 VQT1Y00 Handling of Built-in Memory and HDD (Hard disk drive) [HDC-TM20/HDC-HS20] : This unit is equipped with the built-in 16 GB... memory. Preparation Before using 1 Handling of built-in memory [HDC-TM20] ∫ Back up the data to a PC or DVD disc. (l 105, 117) ∫ Access lamp [ACCESS] A ≥ The lamp illuminates while the SD...
... if recording or editing does not work properly. Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for . The built-in memory is being... 145) 15 VQT1Y00 Handling of Built-in Memory and HDD (Hard disk drive) [HDC-TM20/HDC-HS20] : This unit is equipped with the built-in 16 GB... memory. Preparation Before using 1 Handling of built-in memory [HDC-TM20] ∫ Back up the data to a PC or DVD disc. (l 105, 117) ∫ Access lamp [ACCESS] A ≥ The lamp illuminates while the SD...
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...power during recording or playing back. Handling of HDD [HDC-HS20] ∫ Do not expose the HDD to a PC or DVD disc. (l 105, 117) ∫ If the HDD experiences any abnormality, back up data immediately. Due to the environment and handling conditions, the HDD may be able to partial damages or may ...erasing data due to static electricity, electromagnetic waves, breakage, and failures, back up data periodically. Failure in the HDD may stop in these phenomena are observed, copy the data on an SD card is indicated on the screen when it is used in a place with loud sounds, such as a ...
...power during recording or playing back. Handling of HDD [HDC-HS20] ∫ Do not expose the HDD to a PC or DVD disc. (l 105, 117) ∫ If the HDD experiences any abnormality, back up data immediately. Due to the environment and handling conditions, the HDD may be able to partial damages or may ...erasing data due to static electricity, electromagnetic waves, breakage, and failures, back up data periodically. Failure in the HDD may stop in these phenomena are observed, copy the data on an SD card is indicated on the screen when it is used in a place with loud sounds, such as a ...
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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 (Touch screen) (l 33, 41) ≥... 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...] (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;
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 (Touch screen) (l 33, 41) ≥... 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...] (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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... 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; [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 ...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 Due to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction. optional). 10 USB terminal [ ] (l 105, 114, 125)...
... 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; [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 ...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 Due to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction. optional). 10 USB terminal [ ] (l 105, 114, 125)...
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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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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 (optional) [7.2 V/725 mAh] 1 h 35 min HDD SD HA/HG/HX/ HE HA/HG/HX/ HE 1 h 10 min 1 h 15 min 40 min 45 min VW-VBG130 (optional) [7.2 V/... 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...
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 (optional) [7.2 V/725 mAh] 1 h 35 min HDD SD HA/HG/HX/ HE HA/HG/HX/ HE 1 h 10 min 1 h 15 min 40 min 45 min VW-VBG130 (optional) [7.2 V/... 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...
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... the power Change the mode to or while pressing the lock release button A. Recording mode (l 50, 54) Playback mode (l 78, 85) OFF 31 VQT1Y00 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...
... the power Change the mode to or while pressing the lock release button A. Recording mode (l 50, 54) Playback mode (l 78, 85) OFF 31 VQT1Y00 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...
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Change the mode to , power is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and power is turned off . 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 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
Change the mode to , power is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and power is turned off . 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 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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... mode about 60% ( / : about 70%) of a subject are seen more clearly. jRecording distant and close . 48 VQT1Y00 jAttempts to bring the subject into focus. HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 The status indicator A flashes green and the unit goes into quick start This unit will be reduced. ¬ Change the mode to . 1 Select the...
... mode about 60% ( / : about 70%) of a subject are seen more clearly. jRecording distant and close . 48 VQT1Y00 jAttempts to bring the subject into focus. HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 The status indicator A flashes green and the unit goes into quick start This unit will be reduced. ¬ Change the mode to . 1 Select the...
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...the unit automatically goes into recording pause ≥ Quick Start Standby Mode is canceled if jabout 5 minutes have elapsed jmode is set to an SD card or built- HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 Quick power on mode, the zoom magnification becomes 1k. 49 VQT1Y00 in the [MEDIA SELECT], even if there is no... SD card inserted. Start time will be shorten if the [Built-in Memory] is selected in memory) The unit is put into Quick Start ...
...the unit automatically goes into recording pause ≥ Quick Start Standby Mode is canceled if jabout 5 minutes have elapsed jmode is set to an SD card or built- HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 Quick power on mode, the zoom magnification becomes 1k. 49 VQT1Y00 in the [MEDIA SELECT], even if there is no... SD card inserted. Start time will be shorten if the [Built-in Memory] is selected in memory) The unit is put into Quick Start ...
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.... (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... if changing from OFF to another mode. ≥ Align with the AVCHD format. 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 , proceed to...
.... (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... if changing from OFF to another mode. ≥ Align with the AVCHD format. 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 , proceed to...
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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 A if changing from OFF to another mode. &#...
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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... by touching / . 78 VQT1Y00 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. ≥ Next (previous) page can be played back. ≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release... to . 2 Touch the play back the built-in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. 92 Playback Playback 1 Motion picture playback HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 OFF ≥ Operate the mode switch while at the same time pressing in memory.
... by touching / . 78 VQT1Y00 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. ≥ Next (previous) page can be played back. ≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release... to . 2 Touch the play back the built-in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. 92 Playback Playback 1 Motion picture playback HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 OFF ≥ Operate the mode switch while at the same time pressing in memory.
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...the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. Touch [PICTURE/HDD] to play back the built-in memory. Playback Playback 2 Still picture playback HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 OFF ≥ Operate the mode switch while at the same time pressing in the lock release button... full screen, and the operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen. ≥ Next (previous) page can be played back. ≥ Touch [PICTURE/SD CARD] to play mode select icon C to select desired media to be played back. 3 Touch the still picture to play back the...
...the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. Touch [PICTURE/HDD] to play back the built-in memory. Playback Playback 2 Still picture playback HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 OFF ≥ Operate the mode switch while at the same time pressing in the lock release button... full screen, and the operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen. ≥ Next (previous) page can be played back. ≥ Touch [PICTURE/SD CARD] to play mode select icon C to select desired media to be played back. 3 Touch the still picture to play back the...
