Hd Video Camera
Page 1
Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Model No. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. 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. 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. 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. HDC-SD20P/PC HDC-TM20P/PC HDC-HS20P/PC Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Hd Video Camera
Page 3
...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...residential installation. However, there is connected. ≥ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. HDC-SD20P HDC-TM20P HDC-HS20P THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA. FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Canadian...
...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...residential installation. However, there is connected. ≥ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. HDC-SD20P HDC-TM20P HDC-HS20P THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA. FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Canadian...
Hd Video Camera
Page 7
... States and other countries. ≥ AMD Athlon™ 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 ... of systems and products mentioned in these operating instructions. ≥ "HD Writer AE 1.0 for HDC" is granted or shall be obtained from a video provider licensed to as the "SD card". ≥ Functions that can be used for motion picture recording/motion picture playback are indicated...
... States and other countries. ≥ AMD Athlon™ 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 ... of systems and products mentioned in these operating instructions. ≥ "HD Writer AE 1.0 for HDC" is granted or shall be obtained from a video provider licensed to as the "SD card". ≥ Functions that can be used for motion picture recording/motion picture playback are indicated...
Hd Video Camera
Page 8
... 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...
Hd Video Camera
Page 9
... 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...
Hd Video Camera
Page 12
HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 A Insert the battery until it clicks. ∫ How to turn on the power Turn on the power by sliding the OPEN lever B. 3) Insert/remove the SD card. ≥ Face the label side C in the direction shown in the illustration and press it straight in as far as it will go. ...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 memory, the access lamp lights up : Charging Goes off: Charging completed 1 Connect the AC ...
HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 A Insert the battery until it clicks. ∫ How to turn on the power Turn on the power by sliding the OPEN lever B. 3) Insert/remove the SD card. ≥ Face the label side C in the direction shown in the illustration and press it straight in as far as it will go. ...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 memory, the access lamp lights up : Charging Goes off: Charging completed 1 Connect the AC ...
Hd Video Camera
Page 15
... of problems that result in loss of Built-in Memory and HDD (Hard disk drive) [HDC-TM20/HDC-HS20] : This unit is equipped with the built-in 80 GB HDD. When using this component, pay attention to the following points.... not work properly. When using this unit. (l 145) 15 VQT1Y00 The built-in memory/HDD related component). Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for . In order to avoid erasing data due to static electricity... 105, 117) ∫ Access lamp [ACCESS] A ≥ The lamp illuminates while the SD card or built-in the unit.
... of problems that result in loss of Built-in Memory and HDD (Hard disk drive) [HDC-TM20/HDC-HS20] : This unit is equipped with the built-in 80 GB HDD. When using this component, pay attention to the following points.... not work properly. When using this unit. (l 145) 15 VQT1Y00 The built-in memory/HDD related component). Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for . In order to avoid erasing data due to static electricity... 105, 117) ∫ Access lamp [ACCESS] A ≥ The lamp illuminates while the SD card or built-in the unit.
Hd Video Camera
Page 16
...in these phenomena are observed, copy the data on an SD card is transported, turn off jInsert and remove the USB cable jExpose the unit to a PC, a DVD disc etc. The HDD is out of HDD [HDC-HS20] ∫ Do not expose the HDD to sound vibrations. immediately and contact consumer support. (l... 157, 158) Once the HDD is temporary storage. jTurn the unit off the power during recording or playing back....
...in these phenomena are observed, copy the data on an SD card is transported, turn off jInsert and remove the USB cable jExpose the unit to a PC, a DVD disc etc. The HDD is out of HDD [HDC-HS20] ∫ Do not expose the HDD to sound vibrations. immediately and contact consumer support. (l... 157, 158) Once the HDD is temporary storage. jTurn the unit off the power during recording or playing back....
Hd Video Camera
Page 17
...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...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 13 17 A/V 18 10 19 14 15 16 1 LCD monitor...
...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...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 13 17 A/V 18 10 19 14 15 16 1 LCD monitor...
Hd Video Camera
Page 20
[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... (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 open lever [OPEN] (l 30) 14 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l 98, 113) ≥...
[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... (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 open lever [OPEN] (l 30) 14 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l 98, 113) ≥...
Hd Video Camera
Page 25
...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...
Hd Video Camera
Page 26
... 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 ...
... 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 ...
Hd Video Camera
Page 31
... to OFF. Preparation Setup 3 Selecting a mode (Turning the unit on the power by changing the mode to or while pressing the lock release button A. 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...
... to OFF. Preparation Setup 3 Selecting a mode (Turning the unit on the power by changing the mode to or while pressing the lock release button A. 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...
Hd Video Camera
Page 32
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
Hd Video Camera
Page 48
... reflective objects jRecording a subject in dark surroundings jRecording a fast-moving subject jRecording a subject with higher contrast into focus. Auto focus has the following situations. HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 The status indicator A flashes green and the unit goes into quick start This unit will resume recording pause mode about 0.6 seconds after the LCD...
... reflective objects jRecording a subject in dark surroundings jRecording a fast-moving subject jRecording a subject with higher contrast into focus. Auto focus has the following situations. HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 The status indicator A flashes green and the unit goes into quick start This unit will resume recording pause mode about 0.6 seconds after the LCD...
Hd Video Camera
Page 49
...≥ This function's default setting is [ON]. ≥ In the Quick power on (Only when recording to from the menu. (l 34) [MEDIA SELECT] # [SD CARD] The status indicator A lights red and the unit is put into recording pause ≥ Quick Start Standby Mode is canceled if jabout 5 minutes have... when the mode is no SD card inserted. ¬ Change the mode to . 1 Select SD card as a media to record from OFF. ≥ Start time will be released by the remote control. in the [MEDIA SELECT], even if there is no SD card inserted. HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 Quick power on mode...
...≥ This function's default setting is [ON]. ≥ In the Quick power on (Only when recording to from the menu. (l 34) [MEDIA SELECT] # [SD CARD] The status indicator A lights red and the unit is put into recording pause ≥ Quick Start Standby Mode is canceled if jabout 5 minutes have... when the mode is no SD card inserted. ¬ Change the mode to . 1 Select SD card as a media to record from OFF. ≥ Start time will be released by the remote control. in the [MEDIA SELECT], even if there is no SD card inserted. HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 Quick power on mode...
Hd Video Camera
Page 50
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 step 4. 3 / Select ... 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 at the same time pressing in the lock release button A if changing from the...
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 step 4. 3 / Select ... 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 at the same time pressing in the lock release button A if changing from the...
Hd Video Camera
Page 54
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. ...
Hd Video Camera
Page 78
...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. ≥ Next (previous) page can be played back. ≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the ...from OFF to another mode. Touch [VIDEO/HDD] to be displayed by touching / . 78 VQT1Y00 Touch [VIDEO/Built-in Memory] to play mode select icon C to select desired media to play back the SD card. 92 Playback Playback 1 Motion picture playback HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 OFF ≥ Operate the mode ...
...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. ≥ Next (previous) page can be played back. ≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the ...from OFF to another mode. Touch [VIDEO/HDD] to be displayed by touching / . 78 VQT1Y00 Touch [VIDEO/Built-in Memory] to play mode select icon C to select desired media to play back the SD card. 92 Playback Playback 1 Motion picture playback HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 OFF ≥ Operate the mode ...
Hd Video Camera
Page 85
... 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 be displayed by touching / . ... 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. 1 Change the mode to play back the built-in memory. Touch [PICTURE/HDD] to . 2 Touch...
... 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 be displayed by touching / . ... 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. 1 Change the mode to play back the built-in memory. Touch [PICTURE/HDD] to . 2 Touch...