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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. 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.
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... movement (avoid shaking and striking). Use a commercial camera lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Do not connect the power supply or operate your camera in these operating instructions show model , 6 VQT1Y00 If you see this unit, its accessories or recordable media. Precautions USE & LOCATION WARNING ≥ TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Improper cleaning can be used for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of...
... movement (avoid shaking and striking). Use a commercial camera lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Do not connect the power supply or operate your camera in these operating instructions show model , 6 VQT1Y00 If you see this unit, its accessories or recordable media. Precautions USE & LOCATION WARNING ≥ TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Improper cleaning can be used for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of...
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...33 [5] Using the menu screen 34 Language selection 35 Menu list 35 [6] Setting date and time 39 World time setting (Displaying the time of the travel destination 40 [7] Adjusting LCD monitor 41 LCD monitor adjustment 41 Touch screen calibration 42 Recording Yourself 42 [8] Using with the remote control.......... 43 Operation of direction buttons/ OK button 44 Recording Recording (Basic) [1] Before recording 45 Intelligent auto mode 46 Quick start 48 Quick power on 49 [2] Recording motion pictures 50 Recording modes/approximate recordable time 52 PRE-REC 53 Shooting guide 53...
...33 [5] Using the menu screen 34 Language selection 35 Menu list 35 [6] Setting date and time 39 World time setting (Displaying the time of the travel destination 40 [7] Adjusting LCD monitor 41 LCD monitor adjustment 41 Touch screen calibration 42 Recording Yourself 42 [8] Using with the remote control.......... 43 Operation of direction buttons/ OK button 44 Recording Recording (Basic) [1] Before recording 45 Intelligent auto mode 46 Quick start 48 Quick power on 49 [2] Recording motion pictures 50 Recording modes/approximate recordable time 52 PRE-REC 53 Shooting guide 53...
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... a TV [1] Watching Video/Pictures on your TV 98 Connecting with a HDMI mini cable... 101 Listening in 5.1 channel sound .......... 102 Connecting with the component cable ... 102 [2] Playback using VIERA Link™ (HDAVI Control 103 Backup With other products [1] Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play back a disc 105 Preparing for copying/playing back ... 105 Copying to discs 107 Playing back the copied disc 111 Managing the copied disc (Formatting, Auto protect, Displaying disc information 112 [2] Dubbing images onto other video devices 113 [3] With...
... a TV [1] Watching Video/Pictures on your TV 98 Connecting with a HDMI mini cable... 101 Listening in 5.1 channel sound .......... 102 Connecting with the component cable ... 102 [2] Playback using VIERA Link™ (HDAVI Control 103 Backup With other products [1] Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play back a disc 105 Preparing for copying/playing back ... 105 Copying to discs 107 Playing back the copied disc 111 Managing the copied disc (Formatting, Auto protect, Displaying disc information 112 [2] Dubbing images onto other video devices 113 [3] With...
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...]*1 [Digital Cinema Color]*1 [SHOOTING GUIDE] [WIND CUT]*1 [MIC SETUP]*1 [MIC LEVEL]*1 [PICTURE ADJUST]*1 [MF ASSIST]*1 (l 62) (l 62) (l 67) (l 53) (l 68) (l 68) (l 69) (l 77) (l 77) [AGS] (l 66) [AUTO SLOW SHTR]*1 (l 66) [FACE FRAMING] (l 67) [BACKLIGHT COMPENS.] (l 62) [INTELLIGENT CONTRAST]*1 (l 62) [SOFT SKIN MODE]*1 (l 62) 35 VQT1Y00 Menu list Part of the menu will not be used depending on the used functions. (l 135) Recording mode *1 It is not displayed when the Intelligent auto mode is set to [HDD].
...]*1 [Digital Cinema Color]*1 [SHOOTING GUIDE] [WIND CUT]*1 [MIC SETUP]*1 [MIC LEVEL]*1 [PICTURE ADJUST]*1 [MF ASSIST]*1 (l 62) (l 62) (l 67) (l 53) (l 68) (l 68) (l 69) (l 77) (l 77) [AGS] (l 66) [AUTO SLOW SHTR]*1 (l 66) [FACE FRAMING] (l 67) [BACKLIGHT COMPENS.] (l 62) [INTELLIGENT CONTRAST]*1 (l 62) [SOFT SKIN MODE]*1 (l 62) 35 VQT1Y00 Menu list Part of the menu will not be used depending on the used functions. (l 135) Recording mode *1 It is not displayed when the Intelligent auto mode is set to [HDD].
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... turned on the LCD monitor. 1 Select the menu. (l 34) [SETUP] # [LCD SET] # [YES] 2 Touch the desired setting item. [BRIGHTNESS]: Brightness of the LCD monitor [COLOR]: Color level of the LCD monitor ∫ Power LCD This makes it easier to exit the menu screen. 41 VQT1Y00 It adjusts brightness and color density on . ≥ The recordable time will not affect the images actually recorded. Preparation Setup 7 Adjusting LCD monitor ≥ These settings will become shorter when you use...
... turned on the LCD monitor. 1 Select the menu. (l 34) [SETUP] # [LCD SET] # [YES] 2 Touch the desired setting item. [BRIGHTNESS]: Brightness of the LCD monitor [COLOR]: Color level of the LCD monitor ∫ Power LCD This makes it easier to exit the menu screen. 41 VQT1Y00 It adjusts brightness and color density on . ≥ The recordable time will not affect the images actually recorded. Preparation Setup 7 Adjusting LCD monitor ≥ These settings will become shorter when you use...
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.../ STOP 2 /VOL 8 3 EXT DISPLAY DATE/TIME 9 SEARCH PLAY SEARCH 4 STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV SKIP STOP SKIP 5 MENU 10 6 OK 11 1 Power on/off button [ ] Power can be turned on/off when it is connected to the PC or the DVD burner. 2 Photoshot button [ ]* 3 On-screen display button [EXT DISPLAY] (l 100) 4 Playback operation buttons (l 79) These buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding playback operation icon being displayed on screen. [Excluding skip playback (l 79)]. 5 Delete button [ ]* 6 Direction buttons [3,4,2,1] 7 Zoom/volume/thumbnail display switch buttons...
.../ STOP 2 /VOL 8 3 EXT DISPLAY DATE/TIME 9 SEARCH PLAY SEARCH 4 STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV SKIP STOP SKIP 5 MENU 10 6 OK 11 1 Power on/off button [ ] Power can be turned on/off when it is connected to the PC or the DVD burner. 2 Photoshot button [ ]* 3 On-screen display button [EXT DISPLAY] (l 100) 4 Playback operation buttons (l 79) These buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding playback operation icon being displayed on screen. [Excluding skip playback (l 79)]. 5 Delete button [ ]* 6 Direction buttons [3,4,2,1] 7 Zoom/volume/thumbnail display switch buttons...
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... in all recording modes. ≥ Maximum continuously recordable time for one scene: 12 hours ≥ The recording is paused once when the recording time for one DVD disc (4.7 GB). ≥ Recordable time using the battery (l 25) ≥ Mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image in memory or HDD is moved too fast jWhen a subject with a lot movements is recorded, the recording time is reduced. ≥ The recordable time may be recorded. jWhen there...
... in all recording modes. ≥ Maximum continuously recordable time for one scene: 12 hours ≥ The recording is paused once when the recording time for one DVD disc (4.7 GB). ≥ Recordable time using the battery (l 25) ≥ Mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image in memory or HDD is moved too fast jWhen a subject with a lot movements is recorded, the recording time is reduced. ≥ The recordable time may be recorded. jWhen there...
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Be aware that deleted data cannot be restored. 1 Change the mode to . ≥ Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor. 4 (Only when [VIDEO]/[PICTURE] is selected in step 3) 2 Select the menu. (l 34) Touch the desired item. (When copying from built-in memory to SD card) [COPY] # [ ] # [YES] (When copying from SD card to be set in memory, a message appears on the screen. Proceed to 99 scenes/still pictures can be copied. [Video&Picture]: All...
Be aware that deleted data cannot be restored. 1 Change the mode to . ≥ Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor. 4 (Only when [VIDEO]/[PICTURE] is selected in step 3) 2 Select the menu. (l 34) Touch the desired item. (When copying from built-in memory to SD card) [COPY] # [ ] # [YES] (When copying from SD card to be set in memory, a message appears on the screen. Proceed to 99 scenes/still pictures can be copied. [Video&Picture]: All...
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... still picture to be played back, and then press the button in the center to set it will turn on automatically (if [Set] has been selected for the TV's [Power on link] setting). ≥ Depending on the HDMI terminal on the TV automatically switches to this unit's screen. A Operation icons B Display operation icons C Cancel operation icons D Display/Cancel operation icons ≥ The following operations are compatible with a HDMI mini cable...
... still picture to be played back, and then press the button in the center to set it will turn on automatically (if [Set] has been selected for the TV's [Power on link] setting). ≥ Depending on the HDMI terminal on the TV automatically switches to this unit's screen. A Operation icons B Display operation icons C Cancel operation icons D Display/Cancel operation icons ≥ The following operations are compatible with a HDMI mini cable...
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... is impossible to stop at the points where the scenes switch. ≥ Discs copied in which the scenes were copied cannot be changed. ≥ Data that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. (l 111) ≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable while copying. jWhen the number of recorded scenes is large...
... is impossible to stop at the points where the scenes switch. ≥ Discs copied in which the scenes were copied cannot be changed. ≥ Data that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. (l 111) ≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable while copying. jWhen the number of recorded scenes is large...
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... Windows Explorer *1 Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer AE 1.0 (PDF file) for the video card. ≥ Always make sure there is impossible to write data to the built-in a device that do not support the AVCHD format. ≥ When inserting a disc containing recorded motion pictures into other devices, a message prompting you to page 129 if using a Macintosh. Close any other software. ≥ Be sure to use the supplied USB cable when connecting...
... Windows Explorer *1 Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer AE 1.0 (PDF file) for the video card. ≥ Always make sure there is impossible to write data to the built-in a device that do not support the AVCHD format. ≥ When inserting a disc containing recorded motion pictures into other devices, a message prompting you to page 129 if using a Macintosh. Close any other software. ≥ Be sure to use the supplied USB cable when connecting...
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... status*2 Card recording possible status Recognizing the card Recording Recording pause PRE-REC (l 53) Manual mode (l 74) Intelligent auto mode (l 46) Normal mode Portrait mode Scenery mode Spotlight mode Low light mode Manual focus (l 77) White balance (l 75) Auto white balance Sunny mode Cloudy mode Indoor mode 1 Indoor mode 2 Manual adjustment mode Shutter speed (l 76) Iris value (l 76) Gain value (l 76) Scene mode (l 64) Sports mode Portrait mode Low light mode Spotlight mode Snow mode Beach mode Sunset mode Fireworks mode Scenery mode +1 , +2 , -1 , A Power LCD (l 41) Image stabilizer...
... status*2 Card recording possible status Recognizing the card Recording Recording pause PRE-REC (l 53) Manual mode (l 74) Intelligent auto mode (l 46) Normal mode Portrait mode Scenery mode Spotlight mode Low light mode Manual focus (l 77) White balance (l 75) Auto white balance Sunny mode Cloudy mode Indoor mode 1 Indoor mode 2 Manual adjustment mode Shutter speed (l 76) Iris value (l 76) Gain value (l 76) Scene mode (l 64) Sports mode Portrait mode Low light mode Spotlight mode Snow mode Beach mode Sunset mode Fireworks mode Scenery mode +1 , +2 , -1 , A Power LCD (l 41) Image stabilizer...
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... (White) (Red) MEGA Relay recording*1 Video light (l 60) Picture adjustment (l 77) Digital cinema (l 65) Hi-speed burst shooting (l 70) Digital cinema color (l 67) Zoom magnification indication (l 57) Zoom microphone (l 68) Wind noise reduction (l 68) Microphone level (l 69) Backlight compensation (l 62) Soft skin mode (l 62) Tele macro (l 62) Fade (White), Fade (Black) (l 62) MagicPix function (l 62) Intelligent contrast control (l 62) Focus indication (l 54) Self-Timer recording (l 71) Flash (l 71) Flash level (l 71) Red eye reduction (l 72) Picture quality (l 55) Number of recording...
... (White) (Red) MEGA Relay recording*1 Video light (l 60) Picture adjustment (l 77) Digital cinema (l 65) Hi-speed burst shooting (l 70) Digital cinema color (l 67) Zoom magnification indication (l 57) Zoom microphone (l 68) Wind noise reduction (l 68) Microphone level (l 69) Backlight compensation (l 62) Soft skin mode (l 62) Tele macro (l 62) Fade (White), Fade (Black) (l 62) MagicPix function (l 62) Intelligent contrast control (l 62) Focus indication (l 54) Self-Timer recording (l 71) Flash (l 71) Flash level (l 71) Red eye reduction (l 72) Picture quality (l 55) Number of recording...
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... unit is connected to a DVD burner to copy or play back images (a disc is being accessed), the power turns off the power on . ≥ The remaining battery capacity indication is not a defect. If you connect to be heard when the unit's power is turned on the TV with the remote control for 5 to [OFF]. (l 103) ≥ When this operation is turned off . Battery runs down quickly. Check points ≥ Charge the battery using time becomes...
... unit is connected to a DVD burner to copy or play back images (a disc is being accessed), the power turns off the power on . ≥ The remaining battery capacity indication is not a defect. If you connect to be heard when the unit's power is turned on the TV with the remote control for 5 to [OFF]. (l 103) ≥ When this operation is turned off . Battery runs down quickly. Check points ≥ Charge the battery using time becomes...
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...] is used, the data writing rate has deteriorated. The remaining time indication or the elapsed time indication is exposed to strong vibrations or shocks while recording on HDD, recording may stop due to sound vibrations. The unit arbitrarily stops recording. 138 VQT1Y00 Check points ≥ Turn on . The remote control does not function. We recommend formatting the SD card being used in a place with a new button-type battery. (l 43) ≥ If you set [SETUP] > [DISPLAY...
...] is used, the data writing rate has deteriorated. The remaining time indication or the elapsed time indication is exposed to strong vibrations or shocks while recording on HDD, recording may stop due to sound vibrations. The unit arbitrarily stops recording. 138 VQT1Y00 Check points ≥ Turn on . The remote control does not function. We recommend formatting the SD card being used in a place with a new button-type battery. (l 43) ≥ If you set [SETUP] > [DISPLAY...
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... going out for recording. ≥ Prepare batteries enough to completely erase the data in built-in memory or HDD of time, we recommend you charge it once every year and store it again after you have completely used in this state may be stored in a cool place free from the menu, and then press and hold the delete button on -screen instructions. ≥ Please look...
... going out for recording. ≥ Prepare batteries enough to completely erase the data in built-in memory or HDD of time, we recommend you charge it once every year and store it again after you have completely used in this state may be stored in a cool place free from the menu, and then press and hold the delete button on -screen instructions. ≥ Please look...
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... Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 7.2 V (When using battery) Recording: 5.6 W 5.7 W 6.6 W Signal system Recording format Image sensor Lens Filter diameter Zoom Monitor Microphone Speaker White balance adjustment Standard illumination Minimum required illumination AV terminal video output level Component terminal video output level HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 1080/60i AVCHD format compliant 1/6z 1MOS image sensor Total: 1470 K Effective pixels: Motion picture: 1170 K Still picture: 1170 K Auto Iris...
... Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 7.2 V (When using battery) Recording: 5.6 W 5.7 W 6.6 W Signal system Recording format Image sensor Lens Filter diameter Zoom Monitor Microphone Speaker White balance adjustment Standard illumination Minimum required illumination AV terminal video output level Component terminal video output level HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20 1080/60i AVCHD format compliant 1/6z 1MOS image sensor Total: 1470 K Effective pixels: Motion picture: 1170 K Still picture: 1170 K Auto Iris...
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... time display 39 Date and time setting 39 Delete 88 Demo mode 37 Digital cinema 65 Digital cinema color 67 Digital zoom 57 Display 36 Dividing a scene to partially delete 90 DPOF setting 92 Dubbing 113 DVD burner 105 ∫E Economy 36 ∫F Fade 62 Flash 71 Focus 54, 77 Format 97 Frame-by-frame playback 80 ∫G Gain 76 Grip belt 19, 22 Guide line 65 ∫H HDD 16 HDD information display 93 HDMI mini...
... time display 39 Date and time setting 39 Delete 88 Demo mode 37 Digital cinema 65 Digital cinema color 67 Digital zoom 57 Display 36 Dividing a scene to partially delete 90 DPOF setting 92 Dubbing 113 DVD burner 105 ∫E Economy 36 ∫F Fade 62 Flash 71 Focus 54, 77 Format 97 Frame-by-frame playback 80 ∫G Gain 76 Grip belt 19, 22 Guide line 65 ∫H HDD 16 HDD information display 93 HDMI mini...
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... Shutter sound 72 Shutter speed 76 Simultaneous recording 56 Skip playback 79 Slide show 86 Slow-motion playback 79 Soft skin mode 62 Still picture compatibility 87 Stylus pen 33 Surround microphone 68 ∫T Tele macro 62 Touch screen 33 Touch screen calibration 42 Tripod receptacle 19, 22 ∫V Video light 60 VIERA Link 103 Volume adjustment 79 ∫W White balance 75 Wind noise reduction 68 World time setting 40 ∫Z Zoom 57 Zoom microphone 68...
... Shutter sound 72 Shutter speed 76 Simultaneous recording 56 Skip playback 79 Slide show 86 Slow-motion playback 79 Soft skin mode 62 Still picture compatibility 87 Stylus pen 33 Surround microphone 68 ∫T Tele macro 62 Touch screen 33 Touch screen calibration 42 Tripod receptacle 19, 22 ∫V Video light 60 VIERA Link 103 Volume adjustment 79 ∫W White balance 75 Wind noise reduction 68 World time setting 40 ∫Z Zoom 57 Zoom microphone 68...