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...on AC between 110 V and 240 V. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. 4 VQT1Y00 U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION: A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration. ≥ When connecting to a supply of... 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) ≥ Insert with poles aligned. ≥ Do not touch the terminals (i and j) with metal objects. ≥ Do not recharge, disassemble,...
...on AC between 110 V and 240 V. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. 4 VQT1Y00 U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION: A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration. ≥ When connecting to a supply of... 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) ≥ Insert with poles aligned. ≥ Do not touch the terminals (i and j) with metal objects. ≥ Do not recharge, disassemble,...
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... 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 cards 29 Cards that you ...56 [4] Zoom in/out function 57 Digital zoom function 57 [5] Optical image stabilizer function ..... 58 [6] AF tracking 59 [7] Recording with the video light......... 60 Recording (Advanced) [1] Recording functions of operation icons 61 Operation icons 61 [2] Recording functions of menus ........ 64 [3] Manual recording ...
... 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 cards 29 Cards that you ...56 [4] Zoom in/out function 57 Digital zoom function 57 [5] Optical image stabilizer function ..... 58 [6] AF tracking 59 [7] Recording with the video light......... 60 Recording (Advanced) [1] Recording functions of operation icons 61 Operation icons 61 [2] Recording functions of menus ........ 64 [3] Manual recording ...
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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 Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit.
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Quick Guide ∫ Charging the battery Charging lamp [CHARGE] A Lights up . 12 VQT1Y00 ≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in... 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 clicks and locks. ∫ Inserting/removing an SD card OPEN ≥ Operate the mode switch while at the same time... : Charging Goes off: Charging completed 1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet. 2 Insert the battery into the AC adaptor by aligning the arrows. ∫ Inserting the...
Quick Guide ∫ Charging the battery Charging lamp [CHARGE] A Lights up . 12 VQT1Y00 ≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in... 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 clicks and locks. ∫ Inserting/removing an SD card OPEN ≥ Operate the mode switch while at the same time... : Charging Goes off: Charging completed 1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet. 2 Insert the battery into the AC adaptor by aligning the arrows. ∫ Inserting the...
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...9 11 12 13 17 A/V 18 10 19 14 15 16 1 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 33, 41) ≥ It can open lever [OPEN] (l 30) 14 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l 98, 113) ≥ Use the AV cable (only the supplied cable). 15 Component terminal [COMPONENT] (l 98) 16 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 98, ... [MANUAL] (l 74) 3 Optical image stabilizer button [ , O.I.S.] (l 58) 4 Light button [LIGHT] (l 60) 5 Speaker 6 Intelligent auto button [iA] (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...
...9 11 12 13 17 A/V 18 10 19 14 15 16 1 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 33, 41) ≥ It can open lever [OPEN] (l 30) 14 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l 98, 113) ≥ Use the AV cable (only the supplied cable). 15 Component terminal [COMPONENT] (l 98) 16 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 98, ... [MANUAL] (l 74) 3 Optical image stabilizer button [ , O.I.S.] (l 58) 4 Light button [LIGHT] (l 60) 5 Speaker 6 Intelligent auto button [iA] (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...
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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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...LIGHT] (l 60) 5 Speaker 6 Intelligent auto button [iA] (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; [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 open lever [OPEN] (l 30) 14 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l 98, 113) ≥ Use...
...LIGHT] (l 60) 5 Speaker 6 Intelligent auto button [iA] (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; [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 open lever [OPEN] (l 30) 14 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l 98, 113) ≥ Use...
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Be sure that it fits your hand. 33 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. 34 Shoulder strap fixture 35 36 35 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 24) 36 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 22 VQT1Y00
Be sure that it fits your hand. 33 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. 34 Shoulder strap fixture 35 36 35 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 24) 36 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 22 VQT1Y00
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...used we would recommend that these battery packs are not adequately protected with this unit, the battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is used .) ≥ To use of a counterfeit battery pack. There is a possibility that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is required. Important: ...If the DC cable is not charged. Charging lamp [CHARGE] A Lights up: Charging (Battery charging time: l 25) Goes off: Charging completed Flashing:...
...used we would recommend that these battery packs are not adequately protected with this unit, the battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is used .) ≥ To use of a counterfeit battery pack. There is a possibility that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is required. Important: ...If the DC cable is not charged. Charging lamp [CHARGE] A Lights up: Charging (Battery charging time: l 25) Goes off: Charging completed Flashing:...
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...Replace only with doors and windows closed. Removing the battery Make sure that the power is off and that the status indicator is incorrectly replaced. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 10, 25, 26, 152). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ...≥ Do not heat or expose to flame. ≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct ...
...Replace only with doors and windows closed. Removing the battery Make sure that the power is off and that the status indicator is incorrectly replaced. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 10, 25, 26, 152). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ...≥ Do not heat or expose to flame. ≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct ...
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Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60% Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Supplied 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] ... 2 h 10 min 4 h 10 min 10 h 20 min Actual recordable time 45 min 1 h 20 min 2 h 35 min 6 h 20 min Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Supplied 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...
Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60% Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Supplied 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] ... 2 h 10 min 4 h 10 min 10 h 20 min Actual recordable time 45 min 1 h 20 min 2 h 35 min 6 h 20 min Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Supplied 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...
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... 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... 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 VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary. ≥ These times are approximations. ≥ The indicated charging time is not a malfunction. 26 VQT1Y00 Charging time...
... 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... 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 VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary. ≥ These times are approximations. ≥ The indicated charging time is not a malfunction. 26 VQT1Y00 Charging time...
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... time indication will turn off momentarily in order to recalculate the remaining battery capacity time. ≥ When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining battery capacity will flash. ≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you can vary depending on your actual use for this...
... time indication will turn off momentarily in order to recalculate the remaining battery capacity time. ≥ When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining battery capacity will flash. ≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you can vary depending on your actual use for this...
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... AC adaptor. 3 Connect the DC cable to the DC input terminal [DC IN]. ≥ Make sure to set the mode to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge. ≥ Do not use the AC cable from other equipment with any other equipment as it is turned off when disconnecting the...
... AC adaptor. 3 Connect the DC cable to the DC input terminal [DC IN]. ≥ Make sure to set the mode to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge. ≥ Do not use the AC cable from other equipment with any other equipment as it is turned off when disconnecting the...
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SETUP [DISPLAY] The screen indications are selected as shown in Memory] or [SD CARD]. When this unit automatically turns off to save battery life. ≥ The power save function will not activate when: jconnected to AC adaptor jusing the USB cable for PC, DVD burner, printer etc. PICTURE [...
SETUP [DISPLAY] The screen indications are selected as shown in Memory] or [SD CARD]. When this unit automatically turns off to save battery life. ≥ The power save function will not activate when: jconnected to AC adaptor jusing the USB cable for PC, DVD burner, printer etc. PICTURE [...
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... right top of the screen when [SET WORLD TIME] (l 40) is set to [HOME], while appears when it is for approx. 24 hours and the battery will appear. Display style [Y/M/D] [M/D/Y] [D/M/Y] Screen display 2009. 11. 15 NOV 15 2009 15. 11. 2009 ≥ The date and time function is off.) Changing the... button on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will maintain the date and time for approx. 6 months. (The battery is still being recharged even if the power is driven by touching the screen. (l 40) ≥ Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to exit...
... right top of the screen when [SET WORLD TIME] (l 40) is set to [HOME], while appears when it is for approx. 24 hours and the battery will appear. Display style [Y/M/D] [M/D/Y] [D/M/Y] Screen display 2009. 11. 15 NOV 15 2009 15. 11. 2009 ≥ The date and time function is off.) Changing the... button on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will maintain the date and time for approx. 6 months. (The battery is still being recharged even if the power is driven by touching the screen. (l 40) ≥ Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to exit...
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... so the remote control will not be mistakenly used . ≥ Keep the button-type battery out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. 43 VQT1Y00 Remove the insulation sheet A before using. The battery should normally last about 1 year, however this depends on how frequently the unit is used...STOP SKIP 5 MENU 10 6 OK 11 1 Power on/off button [ ] Power can be turned on/off when it is incorrectly replaced. CAUTION Danger of used batteries according 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...
... so the remote control will not be mistakenly used . ≥ Keep the button-type battery out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. 43 VQT1Y00 Remove the insulation sheet A before using. The battery should normally last about 1 year, however this depends on how frequently the unit is used...STOP SKIP 5 MENU 10 6 OK 11 1 Power on/off button [ ] Power can be turned on/off when it is incorrectly replaced. CAUTION Danger of used batteries according 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...
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... Confirm the selection by the remote control (some exceptions). 44 VQT1Y00 Use of another battery may present a risk of direction buttons/OK button 1 Press a direction button. STILL...or explosion. STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV SKIP STOP SKIP MENU OK ≥ Selection/confirmation of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. If no operation is intended for approximately 5 seconds, the yellow display ... light, the unit may explode if mistreated. Caution: Battery may not operate properly even within the usable ranges. ≥ Selected item will disappear. 2 Select the...
... Confirm the selection by the remote control (some exceptions). 44 VQT1Y00 Use of another battery may present a risk of direction buttons/OK button 1 Press a direction button. STILL...or explosion. STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV SKIP STOP SKIP MENU OK ≥ Selection/confirmation of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. If no operation is intended for approximately 5 seconds, the yellow display ... light, the unit may explode if mistreated. Caution: Battery may not operate properly even within the usable ranges. ≥ Selected item will disappear. 2 Select the...
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... there is a complicated pattern in HE mode.) ∫ Back up the data to be copied onto one DVD disc (4.7 GB). ≥ Recordable time using the battery (l 25) ≥ Mosaic-pattern noise may be reduced if recording of short scene is repeated. ≥ Use time in the row of the motion pictures...
... there is a complicated pattern in HE mode.) ∫ Back up the data to be copied onto one DVD disc (4.7 GB). ≥ Recordable time using the battery (l 25) ≥ Mosaic-pattern noise may be reduced if recording of short scene is repeated. ≥ Use time in the row of the motion pictures...
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... the light. ≥ Using the MagicPix function at the same time will turn off the power or change the mode, the video light is turned off. ≥ The video light cannot be used when the conversion lens is used, because the light is blocked. ≥ Set the... in the following order. # / # Setting canceled : Video light on / : Auto video light on/off ≥ This function's default setting is / . ≥ Auto video light will turn on/off in conjunction with Low Light mode in Intelligent auto mode. ≥ Using the video light reduces battery time. ≥ The subject should be within 1.5 m...
... the light. ≥ Using the MagicPix function at the same time will turn off the power or change the mode, the video light is turned off. ≥ The video light cannot be used when the conversion lens is used, because the light is blocked. ≥ Set the... in the following order. # / # Setting canceled : Video light on / : Auto video light on/off ≥ This function's default setting is / . ≥ Auto video light will turn on/off in conjunction with Low Light mode in Intelligent auto mode. ≥ Using the video light reduces battery time. ≥ The subject should be within 1.5 m...