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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 Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. 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. 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. 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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... compliance with the AVC Standard ("AVC Video") and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that can be used for still picture recording/still picture playback are indicated by in these operating instructions. ≥ "HD Writer AE 1.0 for HDC" is referred to as the "SD card"....8805; EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. ≥ HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. ≥ "x.v.Color" is trademark. ≥ LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH and DICOMAR is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG. ≥ Microsoft®, Windows®,...
... compliance with the AVC Standard ("AVC Video") and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that can be used for still picture recording/still picture playback are indicated by in these operating instructions. ≥ "HD Writer AE 1.0 for HDC" is referred to as the "SD card"....8805; EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. ≥ HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. ≥ "x.v.Color" is trademark. ≥ LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH and DICOMAR is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG. ≥ Microsoft®, Windows®,...
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... Number of recordable pictures 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 74 White balance 75 Manual...
... Number of recordable pictures 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 74 White balance 75 Manual...
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... 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 mini cable... 101 Listening in 5.1 channel sound .......... 102 Connecting with the component cable... Operating environment 120 Setup [1] Installation 123 [2] Connecting to a PC 125 About the PC display 127 Using with a PC [1] Starting HD Writer AE 1.0 128 Reading the operating instructions of the software applications 128 [2] If using Macintosh 129 Others Indications [1] Indications 130 [2] ...
... 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 mini cable... 101 Listening in 5.1 channel sound .......... 102 Connecting with the component cable... Operating environment 120 Setup [1] Installation 123 [2] Connecting to a PC 125 About the PC display 127 Using with a PC [1] Starting HD Writer AE 1.0 128 Reading the operating instructions of the software applications 128 [2] If using Macintosh 129 Others Indications [1] Indications 130 [2] ...
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...8747; Very clear high definition pictures This unit can do with a PC (l 117 to 118) Dubbing images onto other products Watching Video/ Pictures on the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 codec for recording and playing back highly detailed high definition images. This is not compatible. ∫...; Compatibility with other products With other video devices (l 113) Available function Playback with the HDMI mini cable jPlayback using VIERA Link™ (HDAVI Control™) (l 103) Playback...
...8747; Very clear high definition pictures This unit can do with a PC (l 117 to 118) Dubbing images onto other products Watching Video/ Pictures on the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 codec for recording and playing back highly detailed high definition images. This is not compatible. ∫...; Compatibility with other products With other video devices (l 113) Available function Playback with the HDMI mini cable jPlayback using VIERA Link™ (HDAVI Control™) (l 103) Playback...
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.../SD CARD] to play back the SD card. Touch [PICTURE/Built-in Memory] to play back the SD card. Plays back the next picture. Touch [VIDEO/HDD] to play back the built-in memory. Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails. 14 VQT1Y00 ∫ Motion picture playback 1) Change the mode to... 1) Change the mode to . 2) Touch the play mode select icon A to select desired media to be played back. ≥ Touch [VIDEO/SD CARD] to play back the built-in memory. Touch [VIDEO/Built-in Memory] to play back the HDD. 3) Touch the scene to be played back. 4) Select the playback operation by...
.../SD CARD] to play back the SD card. Touch [PICTURE/Built-in Memory] to play back the SD card. Plays back the next picture. Touch [VIDEO/HDD] to play back the built-in memory. Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails. 14 VQT1Y00 ∫ Motion picture playback 1) Change the mode to... 1) Change the mode to . 2) Touch the play mode select icon A to select desired media to be played back. ≥ Touch [VIDEO/SD CARD] to play back the built-in memory. Touch [VIDEO/Built-in Memory] to play back the HDD. 3) Touch the scene to be played back. 4) Select the playback operation by...
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...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 SD card ...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...
...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 SD card ...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...
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... attach it, place into slot B, and then rotate it . optional), first remove the lens hood. 23 Remote control sensor (l 44) 24 Recording lamp (l 36) 25 Video light (l 60) 30 31 29 28 27 26 33 32 26 Recording start/stop button (l 50) 27 Status indicator (l 31) 28 Mode switch (l 31) 29...
... attach it, place into slot B, and then rotate it . optional), first remove the lens hood. 23 Remote control sensor (l 44) 24 Recording lamp (l 36) 25 Video light (l 60) 30 31 29 28 27 26 33 32 26 Recording start/stop button (l 50) 27 Status indicator (l 31) 28 Mode switch (l 31) 29...
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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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...(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) ≥... may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. Due to 90o. ≥ 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...
...(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) ≥... may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. Due to 90o. ≥ 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...
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optional), first remove the lens hood. 23 Remote control sensor (l 44) 24 Recording lamp (l 36) 25 Video light (l 60) 31 32 30 29 28 27 26 34 33 26 Recording start/stop button (l 50) 27 Status indicator (l 31) 28 Mode dial (l 31) ...
optional), first remove the lens hood. 23 Remote control sensor (l 44) 24 Recording lamp (l 36) 25 Video light (l 60) 31 32 30 29 28 27 26 34 33 26 Recording start/stop button (l 50) 27 Status indicator (l 31) 28 Mode dial (l 31) ...
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Be sure that the grip belt stays clear of the grip belt so that it fits your hand. 33 Grip belt Adjust the length 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 the grip belt stays clear of the grip belt so that it fits your hand. 33 Grip belt Adjust the length 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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...menus are only for . *4 These menus are only for . *5 This appears only when the [VIDEO/SD CARD] or [PICTURE/SD CARD] is selected. *6 This appears only when the [VIDEO/Built-in Memory] or [PICTURE/Built-in Memory STATUS]*6 (l 93) ≥ For any other... recording mode and motion picture playback. 38 VQT1Y00 Playback mode *1 When the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is selected. ([ ] motion picture playback) VIDEO SETUP [REPEAT PLAY] [RESUME PLAY] [SCENE PROTECT]*1 [GUIDE LINES] (l 84) (l 84) (l 91) (l 65) EDIT SCENE*1 [DIVIDE] [DELETE] (l 90) (l 89) ...
...menus are only for . *4 These menus are only for . *5 This appears only when the [VIDEO/SD CARD] or [PICTURE/SD CARD] is selected. *6 This appears only when the [VIDEO/Built-in Memory] or [PICTURE/Built-in Memory STATUS]*6 (l 93) ≥ For any other... recording mode and motion picture playback. 38 VQT1Y00 Playback mode *1 When the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is selected. ([ ] motion picture playback) VIDEO SETUP [REPEAT PLAY] [RESUME PLAY] [SCENE PROTECT]*1 [GUIDE LINES] (l 84) (l 84) (l 91) (l 65) EDIT SCENE*1 [DIVIDE] [DELETE] (l 90) (l 89) ...
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...in a dimly-lit place. ¬ Change the mode to . Recording 7 Recording (Basic) Recording with Low Light mode in Intelligent auto mode. ≥ Using the video light reduces battery time. ≥ The subject should be within 1.5 m (5 feet) of the unit. ≥ Do not look directly into the light. ≥... cannot be used when the conversion lens is used, because the light is blocked. ≥ Set the video light to off in conjunction with the video light The video light enables brightening of the images taken in a bright place to obtain high quality images. ≥ If you turn on/off ...
...in a dimly-lit place. ¬ Change the mode to . Recording 7 Recording (Basic) Recording with Low Light mode in Intelligent auto mode. ≥ Using the video light reduces battery time. ≥ The subject should be within 1.5 m (5 feet) of the unit. ≥ Do not look directly into the light. ≥... cannot be used when the conversion lens is used, because the light is blocked. ≥ Set the video light to off in conjunction with the video light The video light enables brightening of the images taken in a bright place to obtain high quality images. ≥ If you turn on/off ...
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... cinema mode, the images are recorded at a rate of the composition. ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ The Intelligent auto mode is set to . (l 78) [VIDEO SETUP] # [GUIDE LINES] # desired setting ≥ The guide lines do not appear on the images actually recorded. ≥ Set to [OFF] to cancel the guide...
... cinema mode, the images are recorded at a rate of the composition. ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ The Intelligent auto mode is set to . (l 78) [VIDEO SETUP] # [GUIDE LINES] # desired setting ≥ The guide lines do not appear on the images actually recorded. ≥ Set to [OFF] to cancel the guide...
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... brightness is displayed on the built-in bright surroundings. Relay recording: ≥ It does not allow the relay recording of a scene that cannot support 24p video signal playback.
... brightness is displayed on the built-in bright surroundings. Relay recording: ≥ It does not allow the relay recording of a scene that cannot support 24p video signal playback.
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.... Icon Mode/Recording conditions AWB Auto white balance adjustment Sunny mode Outdoors under a clear sky Cloudy mode Outdoors under cloudy sky Indoor mode 1 Incandescent light, video lights like in a natural hue if it can recognize the reference color white. ≥ Press the MANUAL button. (l 74) 1 Touch [WB]. ∫ To set . Whenever...
.... Icon Mode/Recording conditions AWB Auto white balance adjustment Sunny mode Outdoors under a clear sky Cloudy mode Outdoors under cloudy sky Indoor mode 1 Incandescent light, video lights like in a natural hue if it can recognize the reference color white. ≥ Press the MANUAL button. (l 74) 1 Touch [WB]. ∫ To set . Whenever...
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...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 SD card. Touch [VIDEO/HDD] to play back the HDD. ≥ Next (previous) page can be played back. ≥ Rotate the mode dial while ...at the same time pressing in memory. Touch [VIDEO/Built-in Memory] to play mode select icon C to select desired media to another mode. A Lock release button 1 Change the mode to . 2 Touch ...
...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 SD card. Touch [VIDEO/HDD] to play back the HDD. ≥ Next (previous) page can be played back. ≥ Rotate the mode dial while ...at the same time pressing in memory. Touch [VIDEO/Built-in Memory] to play mode select icon C to select desired media to another mode. A Lock release button 1 Change the mode to . 2 Touch ...
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... to advance the frames one at a time in the reverse direction.) Motion picture compatibility ≥ This unit is based on the AVCHD format. ≥ The video signal that can be played back on this unit is 1920k1080/60i, 1920k1080/24p or 1440k1080/60i. ≥ This unit may degrade or not play...
... to advance the frames one at a time in the reverse direction.) Motion picture compatibility ≥ This unit is based on the AVCHD format. ≥ The video signal that can be played back on this unit is 1920k1080/60i, 1920k1080/24p or 1440k1080/60i. ≥ This unit may degrade or not play...
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...views. ≥ All the scenes are played back repeatedly.) Resuming the previous playback If playback of the last scene finishes. Select the menu. (l 34) [VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON] If playback of a motion picture is stopped, appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped scene. ≥... is changed. 84 VQT1Y00 Repeat playback Playback of the first scene starts after playback of a scene was stopped. Select the menu. (l 34) [VIDEO SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] # [ON] The indication appears on the selected date are played back repeatedly. (When playing back motion pictures by date...
...views. ≥ All the scenes are played back repeatedly.) Resuming the previous playback If playback of the last scene finishes. Select the menu. (l 34) [VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON] If playback of a motion picture is stopped, appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped scene. ≥... is changed. 84 VQT1Y00 Repeat playback Playback of the first scene starts after playback of a scene was stopped. Select the menu. (l 34) [VIDEO SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] # [ON] The indication appears on the selected date are played back repeatedly. (When playing back motion pictures by date...