Panasonic HDCHS20 Operating instructions

Operating Instructions
High Definition Video Camera
Model No.
HDC-SD20
HDC-TM20
HDC-HS20
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
VQT2B30-1
until
2008/12/24
Information for Your Safety
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT
DAMAGE,
≥ DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO
RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR
SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS
FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES,
SHALL BE PLACED ON THE
APPARATUS.
≥ USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED
ACCESSORIES.
≥ DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR
BACK); THERE ARE NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
CAUTION!
≥ DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT
IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR
IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE.
ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL
VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD
DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT
CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER
MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE
VENTILATION VENTS.
≥ DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S
VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH
NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS,
CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
≥ DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED
FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES,
ON THE UNIT.
≥ DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
MANNER.
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The socket outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and easily accessible.
The mains plug of the power supply cord shall
remain readily operable.
To completely disconnect this apparatus from
the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply
cord plug from AC receptacle.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not
disassemble.
Do not heat the batteries above the following
temperatures or incinerate.
Button-type battery 60 oC
Battery pack
60 oC
∫ EMC Electric and magnetic
compatibility
This symbol (CE) is located on the rating plate.
Use only the recommended accessories.
≥ Do not use any other AV cables, Component
cable and USB cables except the supplied
one.
≥ When you use the cable which are sold
separately, please make sure to use the one
whose length is less than 3 metres.
≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children
to prevent swallowing.
Product Identification Marking is located
on the bottom of units.
∫ Information for Users on
Collection and Disposal of Old
Equipment and used Batteries
These symbols on the products,
packaging, and/or accompanying
documents mean that used
electrical and electronic products
and batteries should not be mixed
with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery
and recycling of old products and
used batteries, please take them to applicable
collection points, in accordance with your
national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/
EC and 2006/66/EC.
By disposing of these products and batteries
correctly, you will help to save valuable
resources and prevent any potential negative
effects on human health and the environment
which could otherwise arise from inappropriate
waste handling.
For more information about collection and
recycling of old products and batteries, please
contact your local municipality, your waste
disposal service or the point of sale where you
purchased the items.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect
disposal of this waste, in accordance with
national legislation.
For business users in the
European Union
If you wish to discard electrical
and electronic equipment, please
contact your dealer or supplier for
further information.
[Information on Disposal in other Countries
outside the European Union]
These symbols are only valid in the European
Union. If you wish to discard these items, please
contact your local authorities or dealer and ask
for the correct method of disposal.
Cd
Note for the battery symbol
(bottom two symbol examples):
This symbol might be used in
combination with a chemical
symbol. In this case it complies
with the requirement set by the
Directive for the chemical
involved.
∫ Indemnity concerning recording
content
The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for
the loss of recordings due to malfunction or
defect of this unit, its accessories or recordable
media.
∫ Carefully observe copyright laws
Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or
other published or broadcast material for
purposes other than your own private use
may infringe copyright laws. Even for the
purpose of private use, recording of certain
material may be restricted.
These operating instructions are designed for
use with models
,
and
. Pictures may be slightly different
from the original.
≥ The illustrations used in these operating
instructions show model
,
however, parts of the explanation refer to
different models.
≥ Depending on the model, some functions are
not available.
≥ Features may vary, so please read carefully.
∫ Cards that you can use with this
unit
SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card
≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have
the SDHC logo are not based on SD Memory
Card Specifications.
≥ Refer to page 22 for more details on SD cards.
∫ For the purposes of these
operating instructions
≥ SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are
referred to as the “SD card”.
≥ Functions that can be used for motion picture
recording/motion picture playback are
indicated by
in these operating
instructions.
≥ Functions 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 “HD Writer AE 1.0”.
≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow,
for example: l 00
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∫ Licenses
≥ SDHC Logo is a trademark.
≥ “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are
trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and
Sony Corporation.
≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
≥ HDMI, the HDMI Logo and the High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are the registered
trademarks or trademarks of HDMI Licensing
LLC.
≥ HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic
Corporation.
≥ “x.v.Colour” is trademark.
≥ LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica
Microsystems IR GmbH and DICOMAR is a
registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
≥ Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows Vista® and
DirectX® are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
≥ Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with
permission from Microsoft Corporation.
≥ IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of
International Business Machines Corporation
of the U.S.
≥ Intel®, Core™, Pentium® and Celeron® are the
registered trademarks or trademarks of the
Intel Corporation in the United States and other
countries.
≥ AMD Athlon™ is a trademark of the Advanced
Micro Devices, Inc.
≥ Apple, Mac OS, and iMovie are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of
Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other
countries.
≥ PowerPC is a trademark of International
Business Machines Corporation.
≥ Other names of systems and products
mentioned in these instructions are usually the
registered trademarks or trademarks of the
manufacturers who developed the system or
product concerned.
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This product is licensed under the AVC patent
portfolio license for the personal and
non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode
video in compliance with the AVC Standard
(“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that
was encoded by a consumer engaged in a
personal and non-commercial activity and/or was
obtained from a video provider licensed to
provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall
be implied for any other use. Additional
information may be obtained from MPEG LA,
LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com.
Contents
Setup
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Recording (Advanced)
[1] Recording functions of operation
icons...................................................
Operation icons ...................................
[2] Recording functions of menus ........
[3] Manual recording ..............................
White balance .....................................
Manual shutter speed/
iris adjustment .....................................
Manual focus adjustment ....................
Picture adjustment ..............................
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With a PC
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Others
[1] Power supply .....................................
Charging the battery ............................
Inserting/removing the battery .............
Charging and recording time ...............
Connecting to the AC outlet.................
[2] Preparation of SD cards....................
Cards that you can use with this unit...
Inserting/removing an SD card ............
[3] Selecting a mode
(Turning the unit on/off) ....................
Turning the power on and off with
the LCD monitor ..................................
[4] How to use the touch screen............
[5] Using the menu screen .....................
Language selection .............................
Menu list ..............................................
[6] Setting date and time ........................
World time setting (Displaying the
time of the travel destination) ..............
[7] Adjusting LCD monitor .....................
LCD monitor adjustment......................
Touch screen calibration......................
Changing the picture quality on
the LCD monitor ..................................
Recording Yourself ..............................
[8] Using with the remote control..........
Operation of direction buttons/
OK button ............................................
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44
Preparation
[1] Handling of Built-in Memory and HDD
(Hard disk drive)
[HDC-TM20/HDC-HS20] ....................... 9
Handling of built-in memory
[HDC-TM20] .......................................... 9
Handling of HDD [HDC-HS20]............. 10
[2] Parts identification and handling ..... 11
[HDC-SD20/HDC-TM20] ..................... 11
[HDC-HS20]......................................... 14
[1] Before recording ...............................
Intelligent auto mode...........................
Quick start ...........................................
Quick power on ...................................
[2] Recording motion pictures ..............
Recording modes/approximate
recordable time ...................................
PRE-REC ............................................
Shooting guide ....................................
[3] Recording still pictures ....................
Picture quality......................................
Simultaneous recording
(recording still pictures while
recording motion pictures)...................
Number of recordable pictures............
[4] Zoom in/out function ........................
Digital zoom function...........................
[5] Optical image stabilizer function .....
[6] AF tracking ........................................
[7] Recording with the video light.........
Recording
Before using
Recording (Basic)
Playback
Preparation
Recording
Backup
Information for Your Safety .......................... 2
Accessories.................................................... 7
Features.......................................................... 8
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Playback
Backup
Playback
[1] Motion picture playback ...................
Creating still picture from motion
picture..................................................
Highlight&Time frame index.................
Playing back motion pictures by
date......................................................
Intelligent scene selection ...................
Highlight playback ...............................
Repeat playback..................................
Resuming the previous playback.........
[2] Still picture playback.........................
Playing back still pictures by date........
With other products
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[1] Connecting a DVD burner to copy
to/play back a disc ..........................
Preparing for copying/playing back ...
Copying to discs................................
Playing back the copied disc.............
Managing the copied disc
(Formatting, Auto protect, Displaying
disc information)................................
[2] Dubbing images onto other video
device ...............................................
[3] With a printer (PictBridge)..............
Deleting scenes/still pictures ...........
Dividing a scene to delete ................
Protecting scenes/still pictures .......
DPOF setting......................................
Copying between SD card and
Built-in Memory/HDD
[HDC-TM20/HDC-HS20] .....................
Confirming remaining capacity on
the copy destination.............................
Copying ...............................................
[6] Relay scene combining
[HDC-TM20] ........................................
[7] Formatting..........................................
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Before using
[1] What you can do with a PC ............ 112
End User License Agreement ........... 114
[2] Operating environment................... 115
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[1] Installation ....................................... 117
[2] Connecting to a PC ......................... 119
About the PC display......................... 121
Using with a PC
[1] Starting HD Writer AE 1.0 ............... 122
Reading the operating instructions
of the software applications............... 122
[2] If using Macintosh........................... 123
Others
Indications
[1] Indications ....................................... 124
[2] Messages ......................................... 128
About recovery .................................. 129
Helpful hints
[1] Functions that cannot be used
simultaneously ................................
[2] Troubleshooting ..............................
Cautions for use ........................................
Specifications ............................................
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Setup
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With a TV
[1] Watching Video/Pictures on your
TV ........................................................
Connecting with a HDMI mini cable.....
Listening in 5.1 channel sound ............
Connecting with the component
cable ....................................................
[2] Playback using VIERA Link
(HDAVI Control™)...............................
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With a PC
Editing
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
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Accessories
Check the accessories before using this unit.
Battery pack
VW-VBG070
AC adaptor
VSK0698
Optional accessories
Some optional accessories may not be available
in some countries.
AC adaptor (VW-AD21E-K)*1
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG070)
AC cable
K2CQ2CA00006
DC cable
K2GJYDC00004
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG130)
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG260)
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG6)*2
Battery pack holder kit (VW-VH04)
HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30)
Remote control
(Battery built-in)
N2QAEC000024
Tele conversion lens (VW-T4314H)
Wide conversion lens (VW-W4307H)
Filter kit (VW-LF43NE)
Video DC light (VW-LDC103E)*3
AV cable
K2KYYYY00054
Component cable
K1HY10YY0005
USB cable
K1HY04YY0032
Stylus pen
VFC4394
Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E)
Shoe adaptor (VW-SK12E)
DVD burner (VW-BN1)
*1 The supplied DC cables cannot be used on
this unit.
*2 The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04
(optional) is necessary.
*3 The shoe adaptor VW-SK12E (optional) is
necessary.
CD-ROM
Software
CD-ROM
Operating Instructions
VFF0476
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Features
∫ Very clear high definition pictures
This unit can record detailed high definition images.

High definition images (1920k1080)*
A Number of available scan lines 1080
* If the recording mode is HA/HG/HX.

Standard images (720k576)
B Number of available scan lines 576
What is the AVCHD?
This is a format for recording and playing back highly detailed high definition images.
Images are recorded based on the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 codec for compressing images and audio is
recorded with the Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator.
≥ Since the recording method is different from an ordinary DVD video etc., the data are not compatible.
∫ Compatibility with other products
With other products
Watching Video/Pictures
on your TV
(l 92 to 99)
Available function
Playback with the HDMI mini cable
jPlayback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™)
(l 97)
Picture quality
High definition
images
Playback with the component cable [1080i]
Playback with the component cable [576i]
Standard images
Playback with the AV cable
Using a DVD burner
(l 100 to 107)
Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play back a disc High definition
jPlaying back the copied disc (l 106)
images
Standard images
What you can do with a
PC
(l 112 to 113)
Writing data to BD/DVD discs and SD cards
High definition
images
Converting the motion picture data to MPEG2
Standard images
Copying data to a PC and easy editing
Creating a DVD Video disc
Dubbing images onto
other video device
(l 108)
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Dubbing images when connecting with the AV cable
Standard images
Preparation
Before using
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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. When using this component, pay attention to the
following points.
:
This unit is equipped with the built-in 80 GB HDD. While the HDD is capable of storing a large amount
of data, there are a few things to look out for. When using this component, pay attention to the following
points.
Indemnity about recorded content
Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of
problems that result in loss of recording or edited content, and does not guarantee any content if
recording or editing does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where any
type of repair is made to the unit (including any other non-built-in memory/HDD related component).
Handling of built-in memory [HDC-TM20]
∫ Back up data periodically.
The built-in memory is temporary storage. In order to avoid erasing data due to static electricity,
electromagnetic waves, breakage, and failures, back up the data to a PC or DVD disc. (l 100, 112)
∫ Access lamp [ACCESS] A
≥ The lamp illuminates while the SD card or built-in memory is being accessed (initialization, recording,
playback, deleting etc.).
≥ Do not perform the following operations when the lamp illuminates. It may damage the built-in
memory or cause a malfunction in the unit.
jTurn the unit off
jInsert and remove the USB cable
jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock
≥ About disposing of or giving away this unit. (l 141)
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Handling of HDD [HDC-HS20]
∫ Do not expose the HDD to
vibrations and shocks.
Due to the environment and handling conditions,
the HDD may be subject to partial damages or
may not be able to read, record, and play back
data. Do not expose the unit to vibrations or
shock, and do not turn off the power during
recording or playback.
If the unit is used in a place with loud sounds,
such as a club or venue, the recording may
stop due to sound vibrations. Recording data
on an SD card is recommended in these
places.
∫ Falling detection
[
] is indicated on the screen when it detects a
falling state (a weightless state). If the falling
state is detected repeatedly, the unit may stop
the recording or playback operation in order to
protect the HDD.
∫ HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD]
A
∫ Back up data periodically.
The HDD is temporary storage. In order to avoid
erasing data due to static electricity,
electromagnetic waves, breakage, and failures,
back up the data to a PC or DVD disc. (l 100,
112)
∫ If the HDD experiences any
abnormality, back up data
immediately.
Failure in the HDD may produce continuous
noise or choppy sound during recording or
playing back. Continuous use will cause further
deterioration, and may eventually disable the
HDD. If these phenomena are observed, copy
the data on the HDD to a PC, a DVD disc etc.
immediately and contact your dealer.
Once the HDD is out of order, data cannot be
restored.
∫ Operation may stop in hot or cold
environments.
The unit is disabled in order to protect the HDD.
∫ Do not use the unit in low
atmospheric pressures.
The HDD may fail if it is used at altitudes of
3000 m or higher above sea level.
∫ Transportation
When the unit is transported, turn off the power
and be careful not to shake, fall, or impact the
unit.
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≥ The lamp illuminates while the HDD is being
accessed (initialization, recording, playback,
deleting etc.).
≥ Do not perform the following operations when
the lamp illuminates. It may damage the HDD
or cause a malfunction in the unit.
jTurn the unit off
jInsert and remove the USB cable
jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock
≥ About disposing of or giving away this unit.
(l 141)
Preparation
2
Before using
Parts identification and
handling
[HDC-SD20/HDC-TM20]
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2 3 45 6 7
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9
11 12
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A/V
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LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 26, 35)
≥ It can open up to 90o.
≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or
90o B towards the opposite direction.
10
Due to limitations in LCD production
technology, there may be some tiny bright or
dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.
However, this is not a malfunction and does not
affect the recorded picture.
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3
Manual button [MANUAL] (l 68)
Optical image stabilizer button
[
, O.I.S.] (l 52)
4 Light button [LIGHT] (l 54)
5 Speaker
6 Intelligent auto button [iA] (l 40)
7 PRE-REC button [PRE-REC] (l 47)
8 Battery holder (l 18)
9 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 21)
≥ Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a
genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VW-AD21E-K;
optional).
10 USB terminal [ ] (l 100, 109, 119)
11 Menu button [MENU] (l 27)
12 Delete button [ ] (l 82)
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13 SD card open lever [OPEN] (l 23)
14 Audio-video output terminal [A/V]
(l 92, 108)
≥ Use the AV cable (only the supplied cable).
15 Component terminal [COMPONENT]
(l 92)
16 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 92, 97)
17 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 9, 23)
18 Card slot (l 23)
19 SD card cover (l 23)
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22
Be careful about the following.
When 2 lens accessories, such as the ND filter
and tele conversion lens, are fitted and the
zoom lever is pressed toward the W side, the
4 corners of an image will be darkened.
(Vignetting)
(When fitting 2 lens accessories, first remove
the lens hood and then fit them.)
Attaching the lens cap
(Included in the Filter Kit
(VW-LF43NE; optional))
≥ When the filter kit (VW-LF43NE; optional) is
used, protect the lens surface while the unit
is not used with the lens cap supplied with
the filter kit.
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24
25
20 Built-in flash (l 65)
21 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)
Lens cover A
≥The lens cover opens in
recording mode. (l 24)
22 Lens hood
Rotate the lens hood counter-clockwise A to
remove it. In order to attach it, place into slot B,
and then rotate it clockwise C.
≥ Attach the MC protector or the ND filter of the
Filter Kit (VW-LF43NE; optional) in front of the
lens hood.
≥ When fitting the tele conversion lens
(VW-T4314H; optional) or the wide conversion
lens (VW-W4307H; optional), first remove the
lens hood.
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≥ To attach or remove the lens cap, hold both
sides of the lens cap with the tips of your
finger and thumb.
23 Remote control sensor (l 38)
24 Recording lamp (l 29)
25 Video light (l 54)
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27
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29
30
Recording start/stop button (l 44)
Status indicator (l 24)
Mode switch (l 24)
Photoshot button [
] (l 48)
Zoom lever [W/T] (In recording mode)
(l 51)
Thumbnail display switch/Volume lever
[s
/VOLr] (In playback mode) (l 73)
31 Internal microphones (5.1 channel
support)
32 Grip belt
Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your
hand.
32
34 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 18)
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
Be sure that the grip belt stays clear of the video
light B when the tripod is used as shown below.
1
2
3
33
Flip the belt.
Adjust the length.
Replace the belt.
Shoulder strap fixture
34
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[HDC-HS20]
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A/V
14 15 16
LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 26, 35)
≥ It can open up to 90o.
≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or
90o B towards the opposite direction.
Due to limitations in LCD production
technology, there may be some tiny bright or
dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.
However, this is not a malfunction and does not
affect the recorded picture.
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Manual button [MANUAL] (l 68)
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Optical image stabilizer button
[
, O.I.S.] (l 52)
4 Light button [LIGHT] (l 54)
5 Speaker
6 Intelligent auto button [iA] (l 40)
7 PRE-REC button [PRE-REC] (l 47)
8 Battery holder (l 18)
9 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 21)
≥ Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a
genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VW-AD21E-K;
optional).
10 USB terminal [ ] (l 100, 109, 119)
11 Menu button [MENU] (l 27)
12 Delete button [ ] (l 82)
13 SD card open lever [OPEN] (l 23)
14 Audio-video output terminal [A/V]
(l 92, 108)
≥ Use the AV cable (only the supplied cable).
15 Component terminal [COMPONENT]
(l 92)
16 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 92, 97)
17 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 10)
18 Card slot (l 23)
19 SD card cover (l 23)
20
Attaching the lens cap
(Included in the Filter Kit
(VW-LF43NE; optional))
21
22
≥ When the filter kit (VW-LF43NE; optional) is
used, protect the lens surface while the unit
is not used with the lens cap supplied with
the filter kit.
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24
25
20 Built-in flash (l 65)
21 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)
Lens cover A
≥The lens cover opens in
recording mode. (l 24)
22 Lens hood
Rotate the lens hood counter-clockwise A to
remove it. In order to attach it, place into slot B,
and then rotate it clockwise C.
≥ To attach or remove the lens cap, hold both
sides of the lens cap with the tips of your
finger and thumb.
23 Remote control sensor (l 38)
24 Recording lamp (l 29)
25 Video light (l 54)
≥ Attach the MC protector or the ND filter of the
Filter Kit (VW-LF43NE; optional) in front of the
lens hood.
≥ When fitting the tele conversion lens
(VW-T4314H; optional) or the wide conversion
lens (VW-W4307H; optional), first remove the
lens hood.
Be careful about the following.
When 2 lens accessories, such as the ND filter
and tele conversion lens, are fitted and the
zoom lever is pressed toward the W side, the
4 corners of an image will be darkened.
(Vignetting)
(When fitting 2 lens accessories, first remove
the lens hood and then fit them.)
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Recording start/stop button (l 44)
Status indicator (l 24)
Mode dial (l 24)
HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] (l 10)
Photoshot button [
] (l 48)
Zoom lever [W/T] (In recording mode) (l 51)
Thumbnail display switch/Volume lever
[s
/VOLr] (In playback mode) (l 73)
32 Internal microphones (5.1 channel support)
33 Grip belt
Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand.
33
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
Be sure that the grip belt stays clear of the video
light B when the tripod is used as shown below.
1
2
3
34
Flip the belt.
Adjust the length.
Replace the belt.
Shoulder strap fixture
35
36
35 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 18)
36 Tripod receptacle
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
Preparation
Setup
1
Power supply
∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBG070/VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6.
≥ This unit has a function to distinguish the batteries that can be used, and the batteries
(VW-VBG070/VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6) are compatible with this function. (The
batteries that are not compatible to this function cannot be used.)
≥ To use the VW-VBG6 for this unit, the battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is required.
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine
product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are
not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate
safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion.
Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use
of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend
that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
Charging the battery
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this
unit.
Important:
If the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, then the battery will not charge. Remove the DC
cable from the AC adaptor.
Charging lamp [CHARGE] A
Lights up:
Charging (Battery charging time: l 19)
Goes off:
Charging completed
Flashing:
Make sure that the terminals of the battery or the
AC adaptor are not exposed to dirt, foreign objects
or dust, then reconnect them properly. (l 142)
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.
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≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 7, 19, 20).
≥ 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 sunlight for a long period of time with
doors and windows closed.
Inserting/removing the battery
Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.
Removing the battery
Make sure that the power is off and the status
indicator is turned off, and then remove by
holding onto it taking care not to drop.
Move the BATTERY lever in the direction
indicated by the arrow and remove the
battery when unlocked.
A Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.
BATT
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Charging and recording time
∫ Charging/Recording time
≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%
HDC-SD20
Battery model number
[Voltage/Capacity
(minimum)]
Charging time
Maximum continuously
recordable time
Actual recordable
time
Supplied battery/
VW-VBG070 (optional)
[7.2 V/725 mAh]
1 h 35 min
1 h 20 min
50 min
VW-VBG130 (optional)
[7.2 V/1250 mAh]
2 h 35 min
2 h 15 min
1 h 20 min
VW-VBG260 (optional)
[7.2 V/2500 mAh]
4 h 40 min
4 h 15 min
2 h 35 min
VW-VBG6 (optional)*
[7.2 V/5400 mAh]
9 h 25 min
10 h 30 min
6 h 30 min
HDC-TM20
Battery model number
[Voltage/Capacity
(minimum)]
Charging time
Maximum continuously
recordable time
Actual recordable
time
Supplied battery/
VW-VBG070 (optional)
[7.2 V/725 mAh]
1 h 35 min
1 h 20 min
50 min
VW-VBG130 (optional)
[7.2 V/1250 mAh]
2 h 35 min
2 h 10 min
1 h 20 min
VW-VBG260 (optional)
[7.2 V/2500 mAh]
4 h 40 min
4 h 10 min
2 h 35 min
VW-VBG6 (optional)*
[7.2 V/5400 mAh]
9 h 25 min
10 h 25 min
6 h 25 min
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HDC-HS20
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 V/5400 mAh]
Charging
time
Recording
destination
HDD
1 h 35 min
SD
HDD
2 h 35 min
SD
HDD
4 h 40 min
SD
HDD
9 h 25 min
SD
Recording
mode
Maximum
continuously
recordable time
Actual
recordable time
HA/HG/HX
1 h 10 min
40 min
HE
1 h 10 min
45 min
HA/HG/HX/
HE
1 h 15 min
45 min
HA/HG/HX
1 h 55 min
1 h 10 min
HE
2h
1 h 15 min
HA/HG/HX/
HE
2 h 5 min
1 h 20 min
HA/HG/HX
3 h 45 min
2 h 20 min
HE
3 h 50 min
2 h 20 min
HA/HG/HX/
HE
4 h 5 min
2 h 30 min
HA/HG/HX
9 h 20 min
5 h 45 min
HE
9 h 30 min
5 h 55 min
HA/HG/HX/
HE
10 h 10 min
6 h 15 min
* The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary.
≥ These times are approximations.
≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. Charging
time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as high/low temperature.
≥ The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping recording,
turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc.
≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction.
Battery capacity indication
≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.
#
#
#
#
If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then
will become red. If the battery discharges,
then (
) will flash.
≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you can use for
this unit. It may take time to display the remaining battery capacity. The actual time can vary
depending on your actual use.
≥ The maximum amount of remaining battery capacity able to be indicated is 9 hours 59 minutes. If
the actual remaining time exceeds 9 hours 59 minutes, the indication will stay green and will not
change until the remaining time falls below 9 hours 59 minutes.
≥ When changing modes, the 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 not be shown.
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Connecting to the AC outlet
The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always
“live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.
Important:
While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge.
≥ Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. Also, do
not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.
DC IN

A DC output terminal
B DC input terminal
Insert the DC cable matching the [

] mark of the DC input terminal.
1
Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.
2
Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor.
3
Connect the DC cable to the DC input terminal [DC IN].
≥ Make sure to set the mode to OFF and the status indicator is turned off when disconnecting the AC
adaptor.
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Preparation
Setup
2
Preparation of SD cards
This unit (an SDHC compatible device) is compatible with both SD Memory Cards and SDHC
Memory Cards. When using an SDHC Memory Card on another device, confirm that the device
supports the SDHC Memory Card.
Cards that you can use with this unit
Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for motion picture
recording.
Card type
SD Memory
Card
SDHC
Memory
Card
Capacity
Motion picture recording
The following models of Panasonic SD cards can be
used.
8 MB
16 MB
Cannot be used.
32 MB
64 MB
128 MB
256 MB
512 MB
Cannot be guaranteed in operation.
The recording may suddenly stop during motion
picture recording depending on the SD card you use.
(l 134)
Can be used.
1 GB
RP-SDV01G
2 GB
RP-SDV02G, RP-SDM02G
4 GB
RP-SDV04G, RP-SDM04G
6 GB
RP-SDM06G
8 GB
RP-SDV08G
12 GB
RP-SDM12G
16 GB
RP-SDV16G
32 GB
RP-SDV32G
Still picture
recording
* The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes.
≥ Please confirm the latest information about SD
Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards that can
be used for motion picture recording on the
following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam
(This website is in English only.)
≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have
the SDHC logo are not based on SD Memory
Card Specifications.
≥ When the write-protect
switch A on SD card is
locked, no recording,
deletion or editing will be
possible on the card.
≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children
to prevent swallowing.
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Inserting/removing an SD card
When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first
time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 91) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data
is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Copy valuable data onto a PC, DVD disc
etc. before proceeding with the formatting. (l 100, 112)
Caution:
When the SD card is removed while the access lamp is lit, this unit may malfunction or the data
recorded on the SD card may be lost.
Access lamp [ACCESS] A
≥ When this unit is accessing the SD card or
built-in memory, the access lamp lights up.
1
Open the LCD monitor.
≥ Check that the access lamp has gone off.
OPEN
2
Open the SD card cover 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.
≥ Press the centre of the SD card and then pull it
straight out.
4
Securely close the SD card cover.
≥ Securely close it until it clicks.
≥ Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SD card.
≥ Do not apply strong shocks, bend, or drop the SD card.
≥ Electrical noise, static electricity or the failure of this unit or the SD card may damage or erase the
data stored on the SD card.
≥ When the card access lamp is lit, do not:
jRemove the SD card
jTurn the unit off
jInsert and remove the USB cable
jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock
Performing the above while the lamp is on may result in damage to data/SD card or this unit.
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Preparation
3
Setup
Selecting a mode
(Turning the unit on/off)
Change the mode to recording, playback or power OFF.
Turn on the power by changing the mode to
lock release button A.
HDC-SD20
HDC-TM20
or
while pressing the
HDC-HS20
OF
F
≥ Operate the mode switch while at the same
time pressing in the lock release button if
changing from OFF to another mode.
≥ Status indicator B
The status indicator lights.
To turn off the power
Change the mode to OFF.
The status indicator B goes off.
Recording mode (l 44, 48)
Playback mode (l 72, 79)
OFF
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≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same
time pressing in the lock release button if
changing from OFF to another mode.
≥ Align with the status indicator B.
Turning the power on and off with the LCD monitor
When the mode is set to
turned off when it is closed.
, power is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and power is
∫ 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.
Change the mode to OFF when this unit is not being used.
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Preparation
Setup
4
How to use the touch screen
You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger.
It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation or if it is hard to operate with your fingers.
∫ Touch
∫ About the operation icons
Touch and release the touch screen to select
icon or picture.
/
/
/
:
These icons are used to switch the menu and
thumbnail display page, for item selection
and setting etc.
≥ Touch the centre of the icon.
≥ Touching the touch screen will not operate
while you are touching another part of the
touch screen.
∫ About the Stylus pen
The stylus pen (supplied) can be stored on the
unit as shown when it is not being used. Remove
the stylus pen from the unit when it is to be used.
≥ Only use the supplied stylus pen.
≥ Do not tuck the stylus pen with the LCD
monitor.
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:
Touch to return to the previous screen such
as when setting menus
≥ Wipe the LCD monitor with a soft cloth, such
as eye glass cleaner, when it gets dirty with
finger prints and others.
≥ Do not touch the LCD monitor with hard
pointed tips, such as ball point pens.
≥ Do not touch the LCD monitor with your finger
nails, or rub or press with strong force.
≥ It may become hard to see or hard to
recognise the touch when the LCD protection
sheet is affixed.
≥ Perform the touch screen calibration when the
touch is not recognised or wrong location is
recognised. (l 36)
Preparation
Setup
5
Using the menu screen
MENU
1
Press the MENU button.
4
Touch the desired item to enter
the setting.
5
Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU
button to exit the menu setting.
MENU
2
3
Touch the top menu A.
Touch the submenu B.
≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by
touching
/
.
≥ Information display setting is completed when
is surrounded by yellow after touching it.
∫ About
setting
information display
An explanation or setting confirmation message
of the submenu or item being touched gets
displayed in step 3 and 4.
Touch the
to cancel the information display
setting.
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Language selection
You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen.
1
Press the MENU button, then touch [SETUP] > [LANGUAGE].
2
Touch [English].
Menu list
Part of the menu will not be used depending on the used functions. (l 130)
Recording mode
*1 It is not displayed when the Intelligent auto mode is on.
*2 These menus are only for
.
*3 These menus are only for
.
*4
/
: when the [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [SD CARD].
*5
It will be displayed only when the [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [Built-in Memory].
*6
It will be displayed only when the [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [HDD].
*7
It will not be displayed when the [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [HDD].
RECORD SETUP
[SCENE MODE]
(l 58)
[TELE MACRO]
(l 56)
[D.ZOOM]
(l 51)
[COLOUR NIGHT VIEW]*1
(l 56)
[GUIDE
LINES]*1
[REC MODE]
CINEMA]*1
(l 59)
[Digital Cinema
(l 46)
[SHOOTING GUIDE]
(l 47)
CUT]*1
(l 62)
Colour]*1
(l 61)
(l 59)
[WIND
[RELAY REC]*2
(l 60)
[MIC SETUP]*1
(l 62)
[FADE]
(l 56)
[MIC
LEVEL]*1
(l 63)
[FADE COLOUR]
(l 56)
[PICTURE ADJUST]*1
[AGS]
(l 60)
[AUTO SLOW SHTR]*1
(l 60)
[DIGITAL
[FACE FRAMING]
(l 61)
[BACKLIGHT COMPENS.]
(l 56)
[INTELLIGENT CONTRAST]*1
(l 56)
[SOFT SKIN MODE]*1
(l 56)
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[MF
ASSIST]*1
(l 71)
(l 71)
PICTURE
SETUP
[QUALITY]
(l 49)
[HI-SPEED BURST]*1
(l 64)
[SELF TIMER]
(l 65)
[FLASH]
(l 65)
[FLASH LEVEL]*1
(l 65)
[RED EYE]*1
(l 66)
[SHTR SOUND]
(l 66)
MEDIA SELECT*2*3
Media to record can be set to [Built-in
Memory] or [SD CARD].
Media to record can be set to [HDD] or [SD
CARD].
[DISPLAY]
The screen indications are selected as
shown in the illustration below.
[OFF]
[ON]
1h30m
A
R 1h20m
[CLOCK SET]
(l 32)
[SET WORLD TIME]
(l 34)
[DATE/TIME]
(l 32)
[DATE FORMAT]
(l 33)
[ECONOMY]
[OFF]:
The power saving function is not activated.
[5 MINUTES]:
When about 5 minutes have passed without
any operation, 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.
jPRE-REC is used
[QUICK POWER ON]*7
(l 43)
[QUICK START]
(l 42)
[REMOTE CONTROL]
(l 37)
[REC LAMP]
The recording lamp lights up during
recording and flashes when the unit
receives a signal from the remote control or
when the self-timer is counting down. When
this is set to [OFF], it does not light during
recording.
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[ALERT SOUND]
[DEMO MODE]
Touch screen operation, start and stop of
recording and power on/off can be
confirmed with this sound.
2 Beeps for 4 times
When an error occurs. Check the sentence
displayed on the screen. (l 128)
This item is used to start the unit
demonstration.
(Only when the mode is at the
[POWER LCD]
(l 35)
[LCD AI]*1
(l 36)
[LCD SET]
(l 35)
[COMPONENT OUT]
(l 96)
[HDMI RESOLUTION]
(l 95)
[VIERA Link]
(l 97)
[TV ASPECT]
(l 94)
[INITIAL SET]
Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings
back to the default condition.
(Settings for [CLOCK SET], [MEDIA
SELECT]*2*3 and [LANGUAGE] will not be
changed.)
[FORMAT CARD]*4
(l 91)
HDD]*6
(l 91)
[FORMAT Built-in Memory]*5
(l 91)
[CALIBRATION]
(l 36)
[FORMAT
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position)
If [DEMO MODE] is switched [ON] when
there is no SD card inserted, the
demonstration automatically starts.
/
If [DEMO MODE] is switched [ON] when
there is no SD card inserted and while this
unit is connected to the AC adaptor, the
demonstration automatically starts.
If any operation takes place, the
demonstration is cancelled. However if no
operations take place for approx.
10 minutes, the demonstration
automatically starts again. To stop the
demonstration, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF]
or insert an SD card.
[LANGUAGE]
(l 28)
Playback mode
*1 When the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, or when [INTEL.
SCENE] (l 76) is selected, this does not appear.
*2 Only when the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, this appears.
*3 These 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]
is selected.
*7
This appears only when the [VIDEO/HDD] or [PICTURE/HDD] is selected.
([
] motion picture playback)
SETUP
VIDEO SETUP
[FORMAT CARD]*5
(l 91)
[CARD STATUS]*5
(l 87)
[REPEAT PLAY]
(l 78)
[RESUME PLAY]
(l 78)
[FORMAT
[SCENE PROTECT]*1
(l 85)
[HDD STATUS]*7
[GUIDE LINES]
(l 59)
[FORMAT Built-in Memory]*6
(l 91)
[Built-in Memory STATUS]*6
(l 87)
EDIT SCENE*1
[DIVIDE]
(l 84)
[DELETE]
(l 83)
(l 91)
(l 87)
≥ For any other menus that are not described
above, refer to menus with the same names
for the recording mode.
([
COPY*1*3*4
HDD]*7
] still picture playback)
*4
(l 88)
*4
(l 88)
[SCENE PROTECT]
(l 85)
*3
(l 88)
[DPOF SET]*5
(l 86)
[DELETE]
(l 83)
*3
[RELAY SCENE
(l 88)
COMBINE]*3
[RELAY INFO CANCEL]*3
(l 90)
(l 90)
DISC SETUP*2
[FORMAT DISC]
(l 107)
[AUTO PROTECT]
(l 107)
[DISC STATUS]
(l 107)
PHOTO SETUP*1
≥ For any other menus that are not described
above, refer to menus with the same names
for the recording mode and motion picture
playback.
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Preparation
Setup
6
Setting date and time
When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear.
Select [YES] and perform steps 2 to 3 below to set the date and time.
¬ Change the mode to
1
.
Select the menu. (l 27)
[SETUP] # [CLOCK SET] # [YES]
2
Touch the date or time to be set,
then set the desired value using
/ .
Changing the date and time display mode
Select the menu. (l 27)
[SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # desired display
style
≥ You can also show or change the date and
time display by repeatedly pressing the DATE/
TIME button on the remote control.
[DATE]
[D/T]
15. 11. 2009
[OFF]
≥ The year will change as follows:
2000, 2001, ..., 2039, 2000, ...
≥ The 24-hour system is used to display the time.
≥
appears on the right top of the screen
when [SET WORLD TIME] (l 34) is set to
[HOME], while
appears when it is set to
[DESTINATION].
3
Touch [ENTER].
≥ The clock function starts at [00] seconds.
≥ A message prompting for World time setting
may be displayed. Perform the World time
setting by touching the screen. (l 34)
≥ Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to exit
the menu screen.
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12:34
15. 11. 2009
Changing the date format
Select the menu. (l 27)
[SETUP] # [DATE FORMAT] # desired
display style
Display style
Screen display
[Y/M/D]
2009. 11. 15
[M/D/Y]
11 15 2009
[D/M/Y]
15. 11. 2009
≥ The date and time function is driven by a
built-in lithium battery.
≥ If the time display becomes [- -], the built-in
lithium battery needs to be charged. To
recharge the built-in lithium battery, connect
the AC adaptor or attach the battery to this
unit. Leave the unit as it is for approx. 24 hours
and the battery will maintain the date and time
for approx. 6 months. (The battery is still being
recharged even if the power is off.)
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World time setting (Displaying the time of the travel
destination)
It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region and
the travel destination.
1
Select the menu. (l 27)
[SETUP] # [SET WORLD TIME] # [YES]
≥ If the clock is not set, adjust the clock to the
current time. (l 32)
≥ When the [HOME] (your home region) is not
set, the message appears. Touch [ENTER] and
proceed to Step 3.
2
5
(Only when setting the region of your travel
destination)
Touch
/
to select your travel
destination and touch [ENTER].
(Only when setting your home region)
Touch [HOME].
≥ Touch [ENTER].
3
(Only when setting your home region)
Touch
/
to select your home
region and touch [ENTER].
≥ Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] to set daylight
saving time.
appears and the
summer time setting is turned on; the clock
is set forward by one hour. Touch
[SUMMER TIME SET] again to return to the
normal time setting.
≥ The current time appears on the left top of the
screen. The time difference from GMT
(Greenwich Mean Time) appears on the left
bottom of the screen.
4
(Only when setting the region of your travel
destination)
Touch [DESTINATION].
≥ Touch [ENTER].
≥ When the home region is set for the first time,
the screen for selecting home/travel
destination appears after setting the home
region successively. If the home region has
already been set once, execute the menu
operation for Step 1.
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≥ Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] to set daylight
saving time.
appears and the
summer time setting is turned on; the clock
is set forward by one hour. Touch
[SUMMER TIME SET] again to return to the
normal time setting.
≥ The local time at the selected travel destination
appears on the right top of the screen. The
time difference between the travel destination
and the home region appears on the left
bottom of the screen.
≥ Close the setting by pressing the MENU
button.
appears and the time of the
travel destination is indicated.
To return the display to the home setting
Set the home region using Step 1 to 3, and close
the setting by touching [EXIT] or pressing the
MENU button.
≥ If you cannot find your travel destination in the
area shown on the screen, set it by using the
time difference from your home region.
Preparation
Setup
7
Adjusting LCD monitor
≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
LCD monitor adjustment
∫ POWER LCD
This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in
bright places including outdoors.
Select the menu. (l 27)
[SETUP] # [POWER LCD] # desired
setting
:
Makes even brighter
+1 :
Makes brighter
0 :
Normal
-1 :
Makes less bright
A :
Brightness of the LCD is automatically adjusted
depending on the ambient brightness.
(It is not displayed in the manual mode or in the
playback mode.)
+2
≥ If you use the AC adaptor, the +1 indication
appears and the screen becomes brighter
automatically when the power is turned on.
≥ The recordable time will become shorter when
you use this unit with the LCD monitor lit up.
∫ Adjusting the brightness and
colour level of the LCD monitor
It adjusts brightness and colour density on the
LCD monitor.
1
Select the menu. (l 27)
[SETUP] # [LCD SET] # [YES]
2
Touch the desired setting item.
[BRIGHTNESS]:
Brightness of the LCD monitor
[COLOUR]:
Colour level of the LCD monitor
3
Touch
/
to adjust settings.
≥ After adjustments are made if no operations
are performed for about 2 seconds, the bar will
disappear.
4
Touch [ENTER].
≥ Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to exit
the menu screen.
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Touch screen calibration
Perform the touch screen calibration if a different
object to the one touched is selected.
1
Select the menu. (l 27)
[SETUP] # [CALIBRATION] # [YES]
≥ Touch [ENTER].
2
Touch [r] with the supplied
stylus pen and enter in
calibration.
Changing the picture quality
on the LCD monitor
Select the menu. (l 27)
[SETUP] # [LCD AI] # [DYNAMIC] or
[NORMAL]
[DYNAMIC]:
The image on the LCD monitor becomes clear
and vivid. Optimum contrast and brightness are
set depending on the scenes recorded. Clear
and brilliant images are presented.
[NORMAL]:
Switches to the standard picture quality.
≥ When the [POWER LCD] is set to +1 or +2 ,
it is set to [DYNAMIC], or when the [POWER
LCD] is set to -1 or A , it is set to
[NORMAL], and the setting cannot be
changed.
≥ Touch the [i] in the order it is displayed.
(5 locations)
3
Touch [ENTER].
≥ Calibration cannot be performed when the LCD
monitor is turned 180o.
Recording Yourself
¬ Change the mode to
.
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the
lens side.
≥ The image is horizontally flipped as if you see
a mirror image. (However the image recorded
is the same as a normal recording.)
≥ Only some indications will appear on the
screen. When ° appears, return the direction
of the LCD monitor to normal position and
check the warning/alarm indication. (l 128)
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Preparation
8
Setup
Using with the remote
control
Select the menu. (l 27)
[SETUP] # [REMOTE CONTROL] # [ON]
≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥ [REMOTE CONTROL] can be set to [OFF] so
the remote control will not be mistakenly used
when not in use.
1
2
3
4
START/
STOP
/VOL
DATE/TIME
EXT DISPLAY
SEARCH
PLAY
SEARCH
STILL ADV
PAUSE
STILL ADV
SKIP
STOP
SKIP
5
6
MENU
7
8
9
9 Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (l 32)
10 Menu button [MENU]*
11 OK button [OK]
* means that these buttons function in the same
manner as the corresponding buttons on the
unit.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Remove the insulation sheet A before using.
10
OK
11
Replace a button-type battery
1 Power on/off button [
]
Power can be turned on/off when the mode is set
to anything but OFF.
≥ Power cannot be turned on by the power on/off
button when 36 hours have passed after the
power is turned off.
≥ Power cannot be turned off when it is
connected to the PC or the DVD burner.
2 Photoshot button [
]*
3 On-screen display button [EXT DISPLAY]
(l 94)
4 Playback operation buttons (l 73)
These buttons function in the same manner as
the corresponding playback operation icon being
displayed on screen.
[Excluding skip playback (l 73)].
5 Delete button [ ]*
6 Direction buttons [3,4,2,1]
7 Zoom/volume/thumbnail display switch
buttons [T, W,
/VOL]*
8 Recording start/stop button [START/
STOP]*
1
While pressing
the stopper B,
pull out the
battery holder.
2
Set the
button-type
battery with its
(i) mark facing
upward and
then put the
battery holder
back in place.
≥ When the button-type battery runs down,
replace it with a new battery (part number:
CR2025). The battery should normally last
about 1 year, however this depends on how
frequently the unit is used.
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Warning
Keep the Button-Type battery out of the reach
of children. Never put Button-Type battery in
mouth. If swallowed call your doctor.
Operation of direction
buttons/OK button
1
∫ Remote control usable range
Press a direction button.
STILL ADV
PAUSE
STILL ADV
SKIP
STOP
SKIP
MENU
OK
A Remote control sensor
Distance: Within approx. 5 m
Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and
right
≥ The remote control is intended for indoor
operation. Outdoors or under strong light, the
unit may not operate properly even within the
usable ranges.
≥ Selected item will become yellow. If no
operation is performed for approximately
5 seconds, the yellow display will disappear.
2
Select the item with the direction
button.
3
Confirm the selection by
pressing the OK button.
STILL ADV
PAUSE
STILL ADV
SKIP
STOP
SKIP
MENU
OK
≥ Selection/confirmation of operation icons,
thumbnail display etc. can be operated.
≥ Wherever you can touch with your finger can
be operated by the remote control. (Excluding
some functions)
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Recording
Recording (Basic)
1
Before recording
∫ Basic camera positioning
≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will
become dark in the recording.
≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another
person or object.
1
2
3
4
5
Hold the unit with both hands.
Put your hand through the grip belt.
Do not cover the microphones A.
Keep your arms near your body.
Separate your legs for better balance.
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Intelligent auto mode
The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to
record.
≥ When this unit is purchased, the Intelligent auto mode is set to on.
Intelligent auto button
Press this button to switch on/off the
intelligent auto mode.
Mode
Portrait
Scene/Effect
When the object is
a person
Faces are detected
and focused
automatically, and
the brightness is
adjusted so it is
recorded clearly.
Scenery
Recording outdoors
The whole landscape
will be recorded
vividly without whiting
out the background
sky, which may be
very bright.
Spotlight
Under a spotlight
Very bright object is
recorded clearly.
Low light
Dark room or
twilight
It can record very
clearly even in a dark
room or twilight.
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Mode
Normal
Scene/Effect
Other situations
Contrast is adjusted
automatically for
clear image.
≥ Modes are selected automatically by the unit,
so it may not choose desired mode depending
on the recording conditions.
≥ Brightness may change suddenly or flicker
when set to on.
≥ In the portrait mode, one that is bigger and
close to centre of the screen will be surrounded
by an orange frame. (l 61)
≥ Optical image stabilizer function (l 52) is set
to on in all modes.
≥ In the following case, faces may not be
detected in some recording conditions.
jFaces are not full-faces
jFaces tilt
jFaces are not completely exposed (for
instance wearing sunglasses)
jThe size of a face is small on the screen.
jWhen the digital zoom is used
≥ The function may not operate properly in some
recording conditions, even if faces are
detected.
∫ When Intelligent auto mode is set
to off:
When the Intelligent auto mode is set to off, the
auto white balance and auto focus operate and
automatically adjust the colour balance and
focusing.
Depending on the brightness of the subject etc.,
the aperture and shutter speed are automatically
adjusted for an optimum brightness.
≥ Colour balance and focus may not be adjusted
automatically depending on light sources or
scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings.
(l 68)
Automatic white balance
White balance adjustment recognises the colour
of light and adjusts so the white colour will
become a purer white. The unit determines the
hue of light, thereby judging the recording
condition, and selects the closest hue setting.
2)
10 000K
9 000K
8 000K
7 000K
Auto focus
The lens is moved forward or backward
automatically to bring the subject into focus.
Auto focus has the following characteristics.
jAdjusts so that the vertical lines of a subject
are seen more clearly.
jAttempts to bring an object with higher
contrast into focus.
Auto focus does not work correctly in the
following situations. Record pictures in the
manual focus mode.
jRecording distant and close-up objects at the
same time
jRecording a subject behind dirty or dusty
window
jRecording a subject that is surrounded by
objects with glossy surfaces or by highly
reflective objects
jRecording a subject in dark surroundings
jRecording a fast-moving subject
jRecording a subject with little contrast
3)
4)
6 000K
5)
5 000K
6)
1)
4 000K
7)
3 000K
8)
2 000K
9)
10)
1 000K
The illustration above shows the range over
which the auto white balance functions.
1) The effective range of automatic white
balance adjustment on this unit
2) Blue sky
3) Cloudy sky (rain)
4) TV screen
5) Sunlight
6) White fluorescent lamp
7) Halogen light bulb
8) Incandescent light bulb
9) Sunrise or sunset
10) Candlelight
Automatic white balance adjustment does not
function normally when there are multiple light
sources or the light source is other than the
stored white balance. In such cases, use the
manual white balance adjustment mode.
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Quick start
3
This unit will resume recording pause mode
about 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is
reopened.
≥ When in quick start standby mode about
60% (
/
: about 70%)
of the power used in recording pause mode
is being consumed, so the recording time
will be reduced.
¬ Change the mode to
1
Open the LCD monitor.
HDC-SD20
HDC-TM20
.
Select the menu. (l 27)
[SETUP] # [QUICK START] # [ON]
2
HDC-HS20
Close the LCD monitor while the
mode is set to
.
HDC-SD20
HDC-TM20
The status indicator A lights red and the unit is
put into recording pause.
HDC-HS20
The status indicator A flashes green and the unit
goes into quick start standby mode.
≥ The lens cover does not close.
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≥ Quick start standby mode is cancelled if
jabout 5 minutes elapsed
jmode is set to
junit is turned off
≥ Time for quick start will be more than
0.6 seconds slower when digital cinema is
used.
≥ It may take some time for automatic white
balance to adjust.
≥ In the quick start mode, the zoom
magnification becomes 1k.
≥ If [ECONOMY] (l 29) is set to [5 MINUTES]
and the unit automatically goes into quick start
standby mode, close the LCD monitor and then
open it again.
≥ Quick Start Standby Mode cannot be released
by the remote control. Turn the mode to OFF
when powering off.
Quick power on
(Only when recording to an SD card or
built-in memory)
The unit is put into recording pause approx.
1.9 seconds when the mode is set to
from
OFF.
≥ Start time will not shorten if there is no SD card
inserted.
Start time will be shorten if the [Built-in
Memory] is selected in the [MEDIA SELECT],
even if there is no SD card inserted.
¬ Change the mode to
.
1
Select SD card as a media to
record from the menu. (l 27)
[MEDIA SELECT] # [SD CARD]
2
Select the menu. (l 27)
[SETUP] # [QUICK POWER ON] # [ON]
≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥ In the quick power on mode, the zoom
magnification becomes 1k.
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Recording
Recording (Basic)
2
Recording motion pictures
This unit records high definition images that are compatible with the AVCHD format.
Sound is recorded with the Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator.
≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording. (l 22)
∫ When selecting media
Select the menu. (l 27)
:
[MEDIA SELECT] # [Built-in Memory] or [SD CARD]
:
[MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD]
HDC-SD20
HDC-TM20
HDC-HS20
OF
F
≥ Operate the mode switch while at the same
time pressing in the lock release button A
if changing from OFF to another mode.
1
2
Change the mode to
Open the LCD monitor.
≥ For users who have
step 4.
44
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, proceed to
≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same
time pressing in the lock release button A
if changing from OFF to another mode.
≥ Align with the status indicator B.
3
/
Select the media to record from
the menu.
≥ You cannot set the recording media for motion
pictures and still pictures separately.
4
Press the recording start/stop
button to start recording.
5
Press the recording start/stop
button again to pause recording.
≥ While recording is in progress, the recording
will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed.
About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures
≥ They are not compatible with devices other than those that support AVCHD. Images cannot be
played with equipment that does not support AVCHD (ordinary DVD recorders). Confirm that your
equipment supports AVCHD by referring to the operating instructions.
≥ There are some cases where the recorded motion pictures cannot be played back, even if the
device supports AVCHD. In such cases, play the recorded motion picture with this unit instead.
≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording and
pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.
≥ Maximum number of recordable scenes: 3900
Maximum number of different dates: 200 (l 76)
When either of them reaches to the maximum limit, more scenes cannot be recorded.
(In the case of SD cards it is the maximum number of recordable scenes per card.)
≥ A continuous recording of motion picture data that exceeds 4 GB may momentarily stop at every
4 GB of data when played back with another device.
≥ Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture. (l 48)
∫ Screen indications in the
recording mode
0h00m00s
HG
R 1h20m
A Recording mode
B Remaining time left for recording
(When the remaining time is less than
1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes red.)
C Recording time elapsed
Each time the unit is put into recording
pause, the counter display will be reset to
“0h00m00s”.
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Recording modes/approximate recordable time
Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded.
Select the menu. (l 27)
[RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting

HA*1
SD card
Built-in
memory
HDD

HG*2
HX*3
HE*4
21 min
1 GB
7 min
9 min
14 min
2 GB
15 min
20 min
30 min
45 min
4 GB
30 min
40 min
1h
1 h 30 min
6 GB
45 min
1h
1 h 30 min
2 h 15 min
8 GB
1h
1 h 20 min
2h
3h
12 GB
1 h 30 min
2h
3h
4 h 30 min
16 GB
2h
2 h 40 min
4h
6h
32 GB
4h
5 h 20 min
8h
12 h
16 GB
2h
2 h 40 min
4h
6h
80 GB
10 h 30 min
13 h 30 min
20 h 30 min
33 h 20 min
A Image quality prioritized
B Recording time prioritized
*1 1920k1080: Motion pictures can be recorded with the highest picture quality.*
*2 1920k1080: Motion pictures can be recorded with high picture quality.
*3 1920k1080: Motion pictures can be recorded with normal picture quality.
*4 1440k1080: Motion pictures can be recorded for a longer time.
* This means the highest quality for this unit.
≥ The recording is in high definition picture quality in all recording modes.
≥ Maximum continuously recordable time for one scene: 12 hours
≥ The recording is paused once when the recording time for one scene exceeds 12 hours, and the
recording will automatically resume after a few seconds.
≥ If a recording with a lot movements is recorded, the recording time is reduced.
≥ The recordable time may be reduced if recording of short scene is repeated.
≥ Use time in the row of 4 GB in above table as a guideline for the time that can be copied onto one
DVD disc (4.7 GB).
≥ Recordable time using the battery (l 19)
≥ Mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image in the following cases.
jWhen there is a complicated pattern in the background
jWhen the unit is moved too fast
jWhen a subject with sharp movements has been recorded
(Particularly if it has been recorded in HE mode.)
∫ Back up data periodically.
The built-in memory or HDD is temporary storage. In order to avoid erasing data due to static electricity,
electromagnetic waves, breakage, and failures, back up the data to a PC or DVD disc. (l 100, 112)
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PRE-REC
This prevents you missing a shot.
This allows recording of the pictures and sound
to start approximately 3 seconds before the
recording start/stop button is pressed.
1
Press the PRE-REC button.
Shooting guide
Message is displayed when this unit is moved
rapidly.
Select the menu. (l 27)
[RECORD SETUP] # [SHOOTING GUIDE]
# [ON]
≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
PRE-REC appears on the screen.
≥ Aim this unit at the subject and position it
securely.
2
Press the recording start/stop
button to start recording.
≥ There is no beep sound.
≥ After recording starts, the PRE-REC setting is
cancelled.
≥ PRE-REC is cancelled in the following cases.
jIf you change the mode.
jIf you open the SD card cover.
(
/
If you open the SD card cover when the
[MEDIA SELECT] is set to [SD CARD] in
recording mode.)
jIf you press the MENU button.
jIf you turn the unit off.
≥ When the remaining time left for recording
motion pictures is less than 1 minute,
PRE-REC cannot be set.
≥ If you start recording less than 3 seconds after
pressing the PRE-REC button, or while the
PRE-REC indication flashes within about
3 seconds after initiating the quick start
operation, motion pictures for 3 seconds
cannot be recorded.
≥ When the recording start/stop button is
pressed, image shake and operation sound
may be recorded.
≥ Images displayed on the thumbnail in playback
mode will differ from the motion pictures
displayed at the start of playback.
When “CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST.”
appears, move the unit slowly while recording.
≥ Set to [OFF] to turn off the message
indication.
≥ Message will not appear while pausing the
recording. (Message will appear even if it is
pausing the recording if [DEMO MODE] is set
to [ON])
≥ In some recording conditions, messages may
not appear.
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Recording
Recording (Basic)
3
Recording still pictures
The number of pixels recorded for still pictures is [ 2.1 M 1920k1080] (16:9). Still pictures can also be
recorded while recording motion pictures.
HDC-SD20
HDC-TM20
HDC-HS20
OF
F
≥ Operate the mode switch while at the same
time pressing in the lock release button A
if changing from OFF to another mode.
1
Change the mode to
2
Open the LCD monitor.
≥ For users who have
step 4.
3
.
4
, proceed to
/
Select the media to record from
the menu. (l 44)
≥ You cannot set the recording media for motion
pictures and still pictures separately.
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≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same
time pressing in the lock release button A
if changing from OFF to another mode.
≥ Align with the status indicator B.
Press the
button halfway.
(For auto focus only)
Focus indication appears and the
unit focuses on the subject
automatically.
≥ If you set the optical image
stabilizer function (l 52) to on, then the image
stabilizer function will be more effective.
( MEGA
(MEGA optical image stabilizer) will
be displayed.)
Focus indication:
∫ About the focus indication


A Focus indication
± (The white lamp flashes.):
Focusing
¥ (The green lamp lights up.):
When in focus
No mark:
When focusing is unsuccessful.
B Focus area (area inside brackets)
5
Press the
button fully.
≥ In order to take better still
pictures, the screen will brighten
when the
button is fully
pressed.
≥ The sound cannot be recorded while recording
still pictures.
≥ The edges of still pictures recorded on this unit
with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut at printing.
Check the printer or photo studio before
printing.
∫ About the screen indications
when the
button is pressed
≥ The focus indication indicates the status of the
auto focus.
≥ The focus indication will not be displayed in the
following conditions.
jWhen the manual focus is used.
jWhen the colour night view function is used.
≥ You can record still pictures even if the focus
indication does not appear, but pictures may
be recorded without being focused.
∫ About the focusing area
When there is a contrasting object ahead or
behind the subject in the focus area, the subject
may not be focused. If so, move the contrasting
object out of the focus area.
≥ Focus area is not displayed in the following
conditions.
jWhen the intelligent auto (portrait mode) is
used.
jWhen the digital zoom (more than approx.
16k) is used.
jWhen AF tracking is used.
Picture quality
Selecting the picture quality.
Select the menu. (l 27)
[PICTURE] # [QUALITY] # desired setting
:
:
2.1 M
ß:
ßj:
:
:
2.1 M :
R3000:
:
MEGA
R3000
MEGA
Still pictures with a high picture quality
are recorded.
Priority is given to the number of still
pictures recorded. Still pictures are
recorded in normal picture quality.
≥ If the [QUALITY] is set to
, mosaic-pattern
noise may appear on a playback image
depending on the picture content.
Flash (l 65)
Flash level (l 65)
Red eye reduction (l 66)
Quality of still pictures
Size of still pictures
Remaining number of still pictures
(Flashes in red when [0] appears.)
Still picture operation indicator
(l 125)
: MEGA optical image stabilizer
(l 52)
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Simultaneous recording
(recording still pictures
while recording motion
pictures)
Number of recordable
pictures
Picture
size
You can record still pictures even while recording
motion pictures.
¬ Change the mode to
Picture
quality
.
While recording motion pictures,
press the
button fully (press to
the bottom) to take the picture.
≥ While recording motion pictures or during the
PRE-REC operation, the following
arrangements are applied so that motion
picture recording takes preference over still
picture recording. For vivid still pictures, we
recommend pausing motion picture recording
and taking still pictures after releasing the
PRE-REC mode.
jImage quality is different from ordinary still
pictures.
jPressing the
button halfway is disabled.
jThe remaining usable capacity (number of
pictures that can be taken) indication does
not appear.
2.1 M (1920t1080)
SD card
Built-in
memory
HDD
8 MB
4
6
16 MB
10
17
32 MB
20
32
64 MB
47
74
128 MB
94
150
256 MB
200
320
512 MB
410
640
1 GB
820
1290
2 GB
1670
2630
4 GB
3290
5160
6 GB
5000
7860
8 GB
6690
10520
12 GB
10100
15870
16 GB
13470
21170
32 GB
27030
42480
16 GB
13470
21170
80 GB
73240
115090
≥ The numbers shown in the table are
approximations.
≥ The number of recordable pictures
depends on whether
and
are used
together and on the subject being recorded.
≥ Maximum number of recordable pictures that
can be displayed is 99999.
If the number of recordable pictures exceeds
99999, the number will not change when the
picture is taken until the number of recordable
pictures gets less than 99999.
≥ The memory capacity indicated on the label of
an SD card is the total of the capacity for
copyright protection and management and the
capacity which can be used on the unit, a PC
etc.
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Recording
Recording (Basic)
4
Zoom in/out function
The maximum optical zoom ratio is 16k.
¬ Change the mode to
Digital zoom function
.
/ VOL
W
If the zoom magnification exceeds 16k, then the
digital zoom function will be activated.
T
Select the menu. (l 27)
[RECORD SETUP] # [D.ZOOM] # desired
setting
[OFF]:
Optical zoom only (Up to 16k)
[40k]:
Up to 40k
[1000k]: Up to 1000k
≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, the
more the image quality is degraded.
1 W
T
8 W
T
16 W
T
Zoom lever
T side:
Close-up recording (zoom in)
W side:
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the
range over which the zoom lever is moved.
≥ If you take your finger off the zoom lever during
zoom operation, the operation sound may be
recorded. When returning the zoom lever to
the original position, move it quietly.
≥ When the zoom magnification is 16k, the
subjects are focused at about 1.2 m or more.
≥ When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit
can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm away from
the lens. (Macro function)
≥ The zoom speed does not vary when operating
with the remote control.
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Recording
Recording (Basic)
5
Optical image stabilizer
function
Optical image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as much.
¬ Change the mode to
.
O.I.S.
Optical image stabilizer button
Press this button to switch on/off the
image stabilizer function.
≥
appears on the screen.
O.I.S.: Optical Image Stabilizer
≥ This function’s default setting is on.
≥ Set the intelligent auto mode to off before turning the optical image stabilizer function to off.
≥ In the following cases, the image stabilizer function may not work effectively.
jWhen the unit is shaken greatly
jWhen you record a moving subject while tracking it
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Recording
Recording (Basic)
6
AF tracking
It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen.
The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)
¬ Change the mode to
1
Touch
.
A Target frame
≥
will be displayed on the screen.
≥ The target frame will track the face framed in
prioritized face framing (orange) when the
Intelligent auto mode is set to
(Portrait).
≥ Available target lock range will be displayed in
red frame when the Intelligent auto mode is set
to anything but
(Portrait).
2
Touch the object and lock the target.
≥ When you touch the head of the object, the
target frame on the head gets locked and
tracking starts.
≥ Touch the object to be changed again
when you want to change the target.
≥ When the Intelligent auto mode is selected,
the setting becomes
(Normal) and
touched object is tracked. Selection
(Portrait) when target frame
becomes
is locked on head.
3
∫ About target frame
.
Start recording.
≥ When you touch [CANCEL], the tracking
function will be cancelled.
≥ When the
button is pressed half way, the
focus is set to the object that is locked. The
target frame turns green when it focuses, and
the target cannot be changed.
≥ When target lock fails, the target frame blinks
in red and then disappears. In such cases,
touch the object again and lock the target.
≥ The frame out assist B is displayed when the
target frame gets close to framing out.
≥ This function cannot be used in manual mode.
≥ It may track different objects or may not lock
the target depending on the recording
conditions such as the following:
jWhen the object is too large or too small
jWhen colour of the object is similar to the
background
jWhen using zoom
jWhen the camera is shaking
jWhen more than one object overlaps
jWhen the scene is dark
jWhen the subject moves quickly
≥ A message will be displayed when an object
becomes unable to be tracked half-way through.
In such cases, touch the object one more time.
≥ AF tracking will be cancelled in the following cases.
jWhen the mode is changed
jWhen the power is turned off
jWhen the scene mode is set
jWhen the Intelligent auto mode is set on/off
≥ After setting [DISPLAY] to [OFF] if no operation
is performed for about 3 seconds, the operation
icon disappears. Touch the screen to display
the icon again. When the AF tracking is used,
the icon does not disappear.
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Recording (Basic)
7
Recording with the video
light
≥ The video light enables brightening of the images taken in a dimly-lit place.
¬ Change the mode to
.
LIGHT
LIGHT button
Each time the LIGHT button is pressed,
the indication changes by one setting in
the following order.
#
/
# Setting cancelled
: Video light on
/
: Auto video light on/off
≥ This function’s default setting is
/
.
≥ Auto video light will turn on/off automatically according to the brightness.
≥ 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 of the unit.
≥ Do not look directly into the light.
≥ Using the Colour night view function at the same time will make conditions even brighter.
≥ We recommend using the video light in a bright place to obtain high quality images.
≥ If you 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 video light to off where using a light is prohibited.
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Recording
1
Recording
(Advanced)
Recording functions of
operation icons
Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded.
¬ Change the mode to
1
.
Touch F to display the
operation icons on the screen.
2
(e.g. Backlight compensation)
Select an operation icon.
F
F
≥ Touch 1 to change the page and touch
F
F to display/not-display the operation
icon.
≥ Select the operation icon again to cancell the
function.
Operation icons
Backlight
compensation
F
Intelligent contrast
control*
F
F
F
Colour night view*
Tele macro
F
Soft skin mode*
Fade
F
* It is not displayed when the intelligent auto mode is on.
≥ If you turn off the power or change the mode to
, colour night view, backlight compensation and
tele macro functions are cancelled.
≥ If you turn off the power, the fade function is cancelled.
≥ It is possible to set from the menu. (l 28)
≥ After setting [DISPLAY] to [OFF] if no operation is performed for about 3 seconds, the operation icon
disappears. Touch the screen to display the icon again. When the AF tracking is used, the icon does
not disappear.
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Function
Effect
Backlight
compensation
This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a
backlit subject.
Intelligent contrast
control
This brightens parts that are in shadow and difficult to see
and suppresses white saturation in bright parts at the same
time. Both bright and dark parts can be recorded clearly.
Fade
(Fade in)
(Fade out)
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When you start recording, the image/audio gradually
appears. (Fade in)
When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually
disappears. (Fade out)
≥ The fade setting is cancelled when the recording stops.
∫ To select the colour for fade in/out
Select the menu. (l 27)
[RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOUR] # [WHITE] or
[BLACK]
Soft skin mode
This makes skin colours appear softer for a more attractive
appearance.
This is more effective if you record a person closely from the
torso up.
Tele macro
More impressive image can be obtained by focusing on the
object only in closeup and shading off the background.
≥ The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx.
50 cm.
≥ If the magnification is 16k or less, then it is automatically set to
16k.
Colour night view
This function allows you to record colour images in very low
light situations. (Minimum required illumination: approx.
1 lx)
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Intelligent contrast control:
≥ If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the
brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be
clear.
Fade:
≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade
in become black (or white).
Soft skin mode:
≥ If the background or anything else in the scene
has colours similar to the skin colour, they will
also be smoothed.
≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may
not be clear.
≥ If you record a person in the distance, the face
may not be recorded clearly. In this case,
cancel soft skin mode or zoom in on the face
(close-up) to record.
Tele macro:
≥ The tele macro function is cancelled when the
zoom magnification becomes lower than 16k.
Colour night view:
≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were
missed.
≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may become
washed out for a while.
≥ Bright dots that are usually invisible may be
seen, but this is not a malfunction.
≥ Using a tripod is recommended.
≥ In darker areas, auto focus may focus a bit
slower. This is normal.
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Recording
(Advanced)
2
Function
Scene mode
Recording functions of
menus
Effect/Setting method
When you record images in different situations, this mode
automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures.
Select the menu. (l 27)
[RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting
5Sports:
To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and
pause of playback
Portrait:
To make people stand out against the background
Spotlight:
Improved quality when subject is brightly illuminated.
Snow:
Improved image quality when shooting on snowy locations.
Beach:
To make blue in the sea or sky vibrant
Sunset:
To make red in the sunrise or sunset vibrant
Fireworks:
To capture the fireworks in the night sky beautifully
Scenery:
For spatial scenery
Low light:
For dark scenes, such as at dusk
≥ Set [SCENE MODE] to [OFF] to cancel the function.
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Function
Guide line
Effect/Setting method
You can check if the image is level while recording or playing
back motion pictures and still pictures. The function can also
be used to estimate the balance of the composition.
≥ Change the mode to
.
≥ The Intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 40)
Select the menu. (l 27)
[RECORD SETUP] # [GUIDE LINES] # desired setting
(When motion picture playback is selected while the mode is set to
. (l 72))
[VIDEO SETUP] # [GUIDE LINES] # desired setting
≥ The guide lines do not appear on the images actually recorded.
≥ Set to [OFF] to cancel the guide line.
Digital cinema
Use this function to record an image with vivid colour, like an
image on a movie film.
≥ Change the mode to
.
≥ The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 40)
≥ Set the recording mode to HA or HG. (l 46)
Select the menu. (l 27)
[RECORD SETUP] # [DIGITAL CINEMA] # [ON]
≥ When [DIGITAL CINEMA] is [ON], smooth viewing of the motion
pictures may not be possible.
≥ The picture will be recorded as 50i (l 95) irrespective of the
digital cinema mode setting.
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Function
Relay recording
Effect/Setting method
It is possible to continuously record motion picture to an SD
card when there is no space available in the built-in memory.
≥ Change the mode to
.
Select the menu. (l 27)
[RECORD SETUP] # [RELAY REC] # [ON]
≥
is displayed on the screen.
will disappear when space
in the built-in memory is gone and the recording to the SD card
starts.
≥ It allows to record only to SD card from built-in memory.
≥ Relay recording can only be performed once.
≥ Combine the scenes that were relay recorded using the
[RELAY SCENE COMBINE] into the SD card. (l 90)
≥ Once the relay recorded scene and the scene that was recorded
on the SD card after that are combined into the SD card using the
[RELAY SCENE COMBINE], it will be possible to perform the
relay recording again.
≥ If the [RELAY REC] is set to [ON] without performing the [RELAY
SCENE COMBINE], a message is displayed. You will be able to
perform relay recording by touching [YES], but you will not be able
to perform the [RELAY SCENE COMBINE] after that.
Anti-GroundShooting (AGS)
If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal
horizontal position while recording motion pictures, it is
automatically put into recording pause.
≥ Change the mode to
.
Select the menu. (l 27)
[RECORD SETUP] # [AGS] # [ON]
Auto slow shutter
You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing
the shutter speed.
≥ Change the mode to
.
≥ The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 40)
Select the menu. (l 27)
[RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [ON]
≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/25 or more depending on the
surrounding brightness.
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Function
Automatic face
framing
[OFF]:
Not display
[PRIMARY]:
Only the prioritized face
framing is displayed.
[ALL]:
All face detection framings
are displayed.
Digital cinema colour
Effect/Setting method
In the portrait mode of the intelligent auto mode, detected
faces appear with frames.
≥ Change the mode to
.
Select the menu. (l 27)
[RECORD SETUP] # [FACE FRAMING] # desired setting
≥ This function’s default setting is [ALL].
≥ Up to 15 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer to
the centre of the screen take preference over others.
∫ Prioritized face framing
Prioritized face framing is displayed in orange. Focus and
adjustment of brightness will be performed against the prioritized
face framing.
≥ Prioritized face framing will not be displayed in manual focus
mode.
≥ Focus will be set to prioritized face framing when the
button
is pressed halfway when recording still pictures. Prioritized face
framing will turn to green when the focus is set.
Recording motion pictures with more vivid colours, using
x.v.Colour™ technology.
≥ Change the mode to
.
≥ The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 40)
Select the menu. (l 27)
[RECORD SETUP] # [Digital Cinema Colour] # [ON]
≥ For more realistic colours, use an HDMI mini cable with a TV that
supports the x.v.Colour™.
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Function
Wind noise reduction
Effect/Setting method
This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built-in
microphones depending on the wind strength.
≥ Change the mode to
.
≥ The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 40)
Select the menu. (l 27)
[RECORD SETUP] # [WIND CUT] # [ON]
Microphone setup
[SURROUND]:
Sound is recorded with
5.1 ch surround microphone.
[ZOOM MIC]:
Directivity of the microphone
is interlocked with the zoom
operation. Sounds near the
front of the unit are recorded
more clearly if you zoom in
(close-up) and surrounding
sounds are recorded more
realistically if you zoom out
(wide angle).
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Directivity (sound sensitivity direction) of the built-in
microphones can be adjusted.
≥ Change the mode to
.
≥ The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 40)
Select the menu. (l 27)
[RECORD SETUP] # [MIC SETUP] # desired setting
≥ This function’s default setting is [SURROUND].
Function
Microphone level
[AUTO]:
AGC is activated, and the
recording level is adjusted
automatically.
[SETr
]/[SET]:
The desired recording level
can be set.
AGC: Auto Gain Control
Effect/Setting method
When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones
can be adjusted.
≥ Change the mode to
.
≥ The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 40)
1
Select the menu. (l 27)
[RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # [SETr
]/[SET]
≥ Set to [AUTO] to adjust the recording level automatically.
2
Touch
level.
/
to adjust the microphone input
A Centre
B Front left
C Back left
D Front right
E Back right
F Microphone input level
≥ Touch
to activate/disactivate AGC. When AGC is activated,
the icon is surrounded by yellow and the amount of sound
distortion can be reduced. When AGC is disactivated, natural
recording can be performed.
≥ A gain value for each of the 5 direction is displayed. (The input
level of the microphones cannot be set individually.)
≥ Adjust the microphone input level so that the last 2 bars of the
gain value are not red. (Otherwise, the sound is distorted.) Select
a lower setting for microphone input level.
3
Touch [ENTER] to determine the microphone
input level and then touch [EXIT].
G Microphone input level meter
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Function
Effect/Setting method
Hi-speed burst
shooting
Recording is done continuously at the rate of 25 or 50 still
pictures per second.
Use this function to record an object with fast movement.
[25 Frames/sec]:
72 still pictures are recorded
continuously at the rate of
25 per second.
The picture size is 2.1 M
(1920k1080).
≥ Change the mode to
.
≥ The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 40)
[50 Frames/sec]:
180 still pictures are
recorded continuously at the
rate of 50 per second.
The picture size is 0.9 M
(1280k720).
1
Select the menu. (l 27)
2
Press the
[PICTURE] # [HI-SPEED BURST] # desired setting
button.
≥
flashes in red during recording.
≥ First press the
button halfway, then press it fully to set the
focus and record. It will automatically focus if you press fully once,
so it is convenient when recording objects moving back and forth.
3
Touch [Record] or [Delete].
[Record]: Pictures are stored.
[Delete]: All pictures are deleted.
4
(Only when [Record] is selected in step 3)
Touch [REC ALL] or [SELECT].
[REC ALL]: All pictures are stored.
[SELECT]: Pictures are stored by specifying range.
5
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 4)
Touch the range of pictures that will be stored.
A Start point*
B Finish point
≥ Previous (Next) page is displayed by touching
/
.
* Only select the picture for start point if only 1 picture is to be
stored.
A confirmation message is displayed when [ENTER] is touched
after selecting the start point and finish point.
Touch [YES] to store the pictures.
≥ Set [HI-SPEED BURST] to [OFF] to cancel the function.
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Function
Self-timer
Effect/Setting method
This is for recording still pictures using the timer.
≥ Change the mode to
.
Select the menu. (l 27)
[PICTURE] # [SELF TIMER] # [10 SECONDS] or [2 SECONDS]
[10 SECONDS]:
Records after 10 seconds
[2 SECONDS]:
Records after 2 seconds
≥ When the
button is pressed, a still picture is recorded after
the Ø10 or Ø2 display and the recording lamp flashes for the
time which has been set.
≥ After recording, the self-timer is cancelled.
≥ In auto focus mode, if the
button is pressed halfway once
and then fully, the lens focuses on the subject when the button is
pressed halfway.
≥ If the
button is pressed fully all at once, the lens focuses on
the subject just before recording.
To stop the timer midway through
Press the MENU button.
Built-in flash
When the
button is pressed, the flash is activated and the
picture will be recorded. Use the built-in flash in order to record
still pictures in dark places.
≥ Change the mode to
.
Select the menu. (l 27)
[PICTURE] # [FLASH] # [AUTO] or [ON]
≥ This function’s default setting is [AUTO].
≥ When the
button is pressed halfway, the flash indicator will
appear in the bottom left corner of the screen.
[ON]:
ß
[AUTO]:
ßA
[OFF]:
≥ The unit automatically determines if the flash is necessary even
when it has been set to [OFF] by detecting the ambient
brightness. (If it determines that the flash is necessary, the
indication lights up in red when the
button is pressed
halfway.)
∫ To adjust the brightness of the flash
≥ The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 40)
Select the menu. (l 27)
[PICTURE] # [FLASH LEVEL] # desired setting
[ßj]: Less brighter
[ßd0]: Normal
[ßi]: Much brighter
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Function
Red eye reduction
Effect/Setting method
Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from
flashes.
≥ Change the mode to
.
≥ The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 40)
Select the menu. (l 27)
[PICTURE] # [RED EYE] # [ON]
Shutter sound
You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.
≥ Change the mode to
.
Select the menu. (l 27)
[PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] # [ON]
≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
Scene mode:
5Sports
≥ During normal playback, the image movement
may not look smooth.
≥ Colour and screen brightness may change
under indoor lighting.
≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the sports mode
does not function. The
/
display
flashes.
Portrait
≥ Colour and screen brightness may change
under indoor lighting.
Low light
≥ The shutter speed is 1/25 or more.
Sunset
≥ The shutter speed is 1/25 or more.
≥ Image may get blurry when close object is
recorded.
Fireworks
≥ The shutter speed is 1/25.
≥ Image may get blurry when close object is
recorded.
≥ Image may get washed out when recorded in
bright surrounding.
Scenery
≥ Image may get blurry when close object is
recorded.
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Relay recording:
≥ It does not allow the relay recording of still
pictures. However, even still pictures are
recorded to the SD card after relay recording.
≥
is displayed on the thumbnail display
during the playback of the scene that was relay
recorded on the built-in memory.
Anti-Ground-Shooting (AGS):
≥ The AGS function may activate and cause the
unit to pause the recording if you are recording
a subject right above or right below you.
Auto slow shutter:
≥ When the shutter speed becomes 1/25, the
screen may be seen as if frames are missed
and afterimages may appear.
Digital cinema colour:
≥ When motion pictures recorded while this
function is turned [ON] are played back
with a TV not compatible with x.v.Colour™,
colours may not be reproduced properly.
≥ To play back images recorded in the digital
cinema colour with vivid colours of wider colour
ranges, a device compatible with x.v.Colour™
is required. When these images are played
back with devices other than ones compatible
with x.v.Colour™, it is recommended to record
the images after this function is turned [OFF].
≥ x.v.Colour™ is a name for devices that are
compatible with the xvYCC format, an
international standard for expanded colour in
motion pictures, and that follow the rules for
signal transmission.
Wind noise reduction:
≥ When the Intelligent auto mode is set to on,
[WIND CUT] is set to [ON], and the setting
cannot be changed.
≥ The sound quality may be changed if this
function is activated in strong winds.
Microphone setup:
≥ If you wish to record higher quality sound and
maintain realism even when zooming in, for
instance recording a music recital, we
recommend setting [MIC SETUP] to
[SURROUND].
Microphone level:
≥ When the Intelligent auto mode is on, the
setting is fixed to [AUTO] and cannot be
changed.
≥ When [MIC SETUP] is [ZOOM MIC], the
volume will be different depending on the zoom
rate.
≥ The microphone input level meter shows the
largest volume for the microphones.
≥ You cannot record with the audio completely
muted.
Built-in flash:
≥ Set the flash to [OFF] where using a flash is
prohibited.
≥ Do not use the flash with the ND filter (optional)
attached.
≥ If the ß indication etc. flashes when the
button is pressed halfway, the flash is not
activated.
≥ The available range of the flash is approx. 1 m
to 2.5 m in dark places.
≥ Using the flash fixes a shutter speed to 1/500
or slower.
≥ A conversion lens (optional) can block the flash
and may cause a vignetting effect.
Red eye reduction:
≥ The flash is activated 2 times.
≥ Red eye phenomenon may appear depending
on the recording conditions.
≥ When faces are detected in the Intelligent auto
mode, the red eye reduction is set to on.
Hi-speed burst shooting:
≥ If you turn off the power or change the mode to
, this function is cancelled.
≥ The maximum number of times you can record
on a media: 15.
(In the case of SD cards it is the maximum
number of recordable scenes per card.)
≥ Colour balance and brightness on the screen
may change with some light sources such as
fluorescent lamps.
≥ Image quality is different from ordinary still
picture recording.
Self-timer:
≥ The self-timer standby mode is cancelled when
you press the recording start/stop button to
start motion picture recording.
≥ Setting the self-timer to [2 SECONDS] is a
good way to prevent image shake when the
button is pressed while using a tripod etc.
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3
Recording
(Advanced)
Manual recording
Touch the operation icon to adjust white balance, shutter speed, iris and manual focus.
¬ Change the mode to
.
Press the MANUAL button.
≥
MNL
appears on the screen.
MANUAL
Perform the setting by touching the desired item to be set.
WB
SHTR
F
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WB
SHTR
IRIS
MF
White balance (l 69)
Manual shutter speed (l 70)
IRIS
Aperture adjustment (l 70)
MF
Manual focus (l 71)
≥ Touch 1 to change the page and touch
F
F to display/not-display the operation
icon.
White balance
The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or
lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. The unit can record pictures in a
natural hue if it can recognise the reference colour white.
≥ Press the MANUAL button. (l 68)
1
Touch [WB].
2
∫ To set the white balance
manually
Touch
/
to select white
balance mode.
1
Select
subject.
, fill the screen with a white
AWB
F
WB
SHTR
IRIS
≥ Select the optimal mode by confirming the
colour on the screen.
Icon
AWB
F
MF
2
WB
SHTR
IRIS
MF
Touch and set the blinking
.
Mode/Recording conditions
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
the studio, etc.
Indoor mode 2
Colour fluorescent lamps, sodium
lamps in gymnasiums etc.
Manual adjustment mode
≥ Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium
lamps, some fluorescent lights
≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at
hotels, stage spotlights in theaters
≥ Sunrise, sunset, etc.
F
WB
SHTR
IRIS
MF
≥ When the screen turns black instantly and the
display stops flashing and then lights
constantly, the setting is complete.
≥ If the
display continues flashing, the white
balance cannot be set. In this case, use other
white balance modes.
≥ When the
display flashes, the manual white
balance previously adjusted is stored.
Whenever recording conditions change, re-set
the white balance.
≥ When setting both the white balance and the
iris/gain, set the white balance first.
≥ AWB is not displayed on the screen when
AWB is being set.
≥ Set the white balance mode to AWB or
press the MANUAL button again to restore to
the automatic adjustment.
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Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment
Shutter Speed:
Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.
Iris:
Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.
≥ Press the MANUAL button. (l 68)
1
Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS].
2
Touch
/
to adjust settings.
1/100
100
F
WB
SHTR
IRIS
MF
SHTR : Shutter speed:
1/50 to 1/8000
≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [ON], the
shutter speed will be set between 1/25 and
1/8000.
≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.
: Iris/Gain value:
CLOSE # (F16 to F2.0) # OPEN # (0dB to
18dB)
≥ Value closer to [CLOSE] darken the image.
≥ Value closer to [18dB] brighten the image.
≥ When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than
[OPEN], it changes to the gain value.
IRIS
≥ Press the MANUAL button again to restore to
the automatic adjustment.
≥ When setting both the shutter speed and the
iris/gain value, set the shutter speed and then
set the iris/gain value.
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Manual shutter speed adjustment
≥ If you increase the shutter speed manually, the
noise on the screen may increase.
≥ You may see a band of light around the object
that is shining very bright, or having very high
reflection.
≥ During normal playback, image movement
may not look smooth.
≥ If you record an extremely bright object or
record under indoor lighting, colour and screen
brightness may change or a horizontal line
may appear on the screen. In this case, record
in auto mode or set the shutter speed to 1/100
in areas where the power supply frequency is
50 Hz, or 1/125 in areas of 60 Hz.
Manual iris/gain adjustment
≥ If the gain value is increased, the noise on the
screen increases.
≥ Depending on the zoom magnification, there
are iris values that are not displayed.
Manual focus adjustment
Picture adjustment
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions,
then use manual focus.
≥ Press the MANUAL button. (l 68)
1
Adjust the quality of the image while recording.
Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the
quality of the image.
≥ Press the MANUAL button. (l 68)
(When MF assist function is used)
1
Select the menu. (l 27)
[RECORD SETUP] # [PICTURE ADJUST]
# [YES]
[RECORD SETUP] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON]
≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
2
2
Touch [MF] icon.
F
WB
SHTR
IRIS
Touch the desired setting items.
MF
≥ In manual focus mode, [AF] icon appears on
the screen.
3
Select the menu. (l 27)
Adjust the focus by touching
.
MF
/
MF
[SHARPNESS]:
Sharpness of the edge
[COLOUR]:
Depth of the colour of the image
[EXPOSURE]:
Brightness of the image
3
MF
MF
Touch
/
to adjust settings.
MF
F
WB
SHTR
IRIS
MF
AF
The centre of the screen is enlarged. The normal
screen returns approximately 2 seconds after
you finish bringing the subject into focus.
≥ The centre of the screen is not enlarged when
[MF ASSIST] is [OFF].
≥ To return to auto focus, touch [AF] icon or
press the MANUAL button again.
≥ MF assist does not work if the zoom
magnification is more than 16k.
≥ The part of the screen that is enlarged is not
enlarged on the image actually recorded.
≥ After adjustments are made if no operations
are performed for about 2 seconds, the bar will
disappear.
4
Touch [ENTER].
≥ Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to
complete the settings.
appears on the
screen.
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Playback
1
Motion picture playback
HDC-SD20
HDC-TM20
HDC-HS20
F
OF
≥ 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
1
Change the mode to
2
Touch the play mode select icon
C to select desired media to be
played back.
.
≥ Rotate the mode dial 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.
3
Touch the scene to be played
back.
≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by
touching
/
.
≥ Touch [VIDEO/SD CARD] to play back the SD
card.
Touch [VIDEO/Built-in Memory] to play back
the built-in memory.
Touch [VIDEO/HDD] to play back the HDD.
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4
∫ Fast forward/rewind playback
Select the playback operation by
touching the operation icon.
Touch 5 during playback to fast forward.
(Touch 6 to rewind.)
0h00m00s
Playback/Pause
Rewind playback
Fast forward playback
Stops the playback and shows the
thumbnails.
1:
Displays the direct playback bar. (l 74)
≥ Operation icon disappears if no playback
operation is performed for about 3 seconds. It
will be displayed again if you touch the screen.
1/;:
6:
5:
∫:
∫ Change the thumbnail display
During step 3, the thumbnail display changes in
the following order if the zoom lever is operated
to _ side or ` side.
20 scenes () 9 scenes () 1 scene ()
Highlight&Time frame index
/ VOL
≥ The fast forward/rewind speed increases if you
touch 5/6 again. (The display on the
screen changes from 5 to
.)
≥ Normal playback is restored when you touch
.
∫ Skip playback (to the start of a
scene)
(Operation is possible with the remote
control only.)
Press the : or 9 button during playback.
T
≥ Refer to page 75 for information about
Highlight&Time frame index.
≥ 9 scenes display returns if the power is turned
off or the mode is changed.
PLAY
SEARCH
PAUSE
STILL ADV
SKIP
STOP
SKIP
∫ Slow-motion playback
1
W
SEARCH
STILL ADV
2
Pause the playback.
≥ When the operation icon disappears, touch
the screen to display the icon again.
Continue touching
.
(
is for slow rewind playback)
Playback is slow while touching.
∫ Speaker volume adjustment
Move the volume lever to adjust the speaker
volume during playback.
/ VOL
W
T
Towards “r”:
Increases the volume
Towards “s”:
Decreases the volume
≥ Normal playback is restored when you touch
.
≥ When slow-motion pictures are played back in
reverse, they will be shown continuously at
approximately 2/3rd the speed of normal
playback (intervals of 0.5 seconds).
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∫ Frame-by-frame playback
The motion picture is advanced one frame at a
time.
1 Pause the playback.
≥ When the operation icon disappears, touch
the screen to display the icon again.
2 Touch
.
(Touch
to advance the frames one at a
time in the reverse direction.)
≥ Normal playback is restored when you touch
.
≥ When the frames are advanced one at a time
in the reverse direction, they will be shown in
intervals of 0.5 seconds.
∫ Direct playback
1) Touch 1 to display the direct playback bar.
2) Touch the direct playback bar A.
≥ The playback is paused and the image is
skipped until the position you touched.
≥ Playback starts again when you release the
touch screen.
≥ Touch 2 to display the operation icon.
≥ If no operations are performed for about
3 seconds, the bar will disappear. Touch the
screen again to display the bar.
≥ Direct playback bar cannot be operated with
the remote control.
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Motion picture compatibility
≥ This unit is based on the AVCHD format.
≥ The video signal that can be played back on
this unit is 1920k1080/50i or 1440k1080/
50i.
≥ This unit may degrade or not play back
motion pictures recorded or created on
other products, and other products may
degrade or not play back motion pictures
recorded on this unit, even if the products
support AVCHD.
≥ Sound will be heard only during normal
playback.
≥ If pause play is continued for 5 minutes, the
screen returns to the thumbnails.
≥ Any scenes where the thumbnails are
displayed as
cannot be played back.
≥ During motion picture playback, the power will
not turn off even if the LCD monitor is closed.
≥ The remaining time for playback indication will
be reset to “0h00m00s” each scene.
Creating still picture from
motion picture
A single frame from the recorded motion picture
can be saved as a still picture.
1
Pause at the scene you want to
save as a still picture during
playback.
≥ It is convenient to use slow-motion playback
and frame-by-frame playback.
2
Press the
Highlight&Time frame index
An image of one scene is displayed as a
thumbnail at set time interval. Scene can be
played back from any midway point of the scene
you wish to see.
≥ Move the zoom lever to r side and change
over the thumbnail display to Highlight&Time
frame index. (l 73)
1
Touch the set time selection.
button fully.
Still picture is recorded.
(
/
Still picture is recorded and will be saved on the
same media as the motion picture.)
≥ Date the motion picture was recorded will be
registered as date of the still picture.
≥ Quality will be different from the normal still
picture.
A Set time selection
B Scene selection
≥ Next (previous) scene can be displayed by
touching
/
.
2
Touch and select time to be set.
≥ A portion judged to be clearly recorded will be
detected and displayed in thumbnail if you
select [HIGHLIGHT]. The thumbnail may not
be displayed if the part recognised as clearly
recorded cannot be detected.
3
Touch the thumbnail to be played
back.
≥ Next (previous) thumbnail can be displayed by
touching
/
.
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Playing back motion
pictures by date
Scenes recorded on the same day can be played
back in succession.
1
Touch the date select icon.
Intelligent scene selection
Playback the scenes excluding a portion of the
scene judged to have failed to shoot due to fast
movement of this unit, camera shake, or focus
error.
1
Touch
A Date select icon
2
Touch [INTEL. SCENE].
2
3
Touch the scene to be played
back.
.

Touch the playback date.
The scenes recorded on the date selected are
displayed as thumbnails.
3
Touch the scene to be played
back.
≥ Playing back of all the scenes returns if the
power is turned off or the mode is changed.
≥ Even if scenes are recorded on the same day,
they are grouped separately in the following
cases.
jWhen the number of scenes exceeds 99
jWhen the media is repaired
jWhen the recording mode is changed from
HA/HG/HX to HE* or HE to HA/HG/HX*
* –1, –2... is added after the recording date
displayed on the screen.
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≥ Up to 9 sections can be skipped for a single
scene.
≥ When motion pictures are skipped, the image
stops momentarily.
≥ The position of sections to be skipped may
vary depending on the type of recording, with
some having no skipped parts.
≥ Divided scene will not be skipped.
≥ Playing back all the scenes returns if the power
is turned off or the mode is changed.
≥ For data that are edited with the easy editing
function of HD Writer AE 1.0, the intelligent
scene selection is disabled.
≥ Deletion of scenes cannot be done during the
intelligent scene selection.
≥ Highlight&Time frame index display does not
appear.
Highlight playback
Part that was recognised as clearly recorded is
extracted from a long recording, and it can be
played back in short time with music added.
1
Touch
∫ Scene setting
1) Touch [SELECT SCENES] or [SELECT
DATE].
.
2) (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected)
Touch the scene to be played back.
2
Touch [HIGHLIGHT].
3
Touch desired item.
[SCENE SETUP]:
Select the scene or date to be played back.
[PLAYBACK TIME]:
Select the time to playback. (l 78)
[MUSIC SELECT]:
Select the music to be played on playback.
(l 78)
4
Touch [START].
≥ The playback time is displayed, and the unit is
put into playback pause.
5
≥ Up to 99 scenes can be selected in
succession.
≥ When touched, the scene is selected and [ ]
is displayed. Touch the scene again to cancel
the operation.
3) (When [SELECT DATE] is selected)
Touch the date to be played back.
Select the playback operation.
(l 72)
≥ A maximum of 7 days can be selected.
≥ When touched, the date is selected and
surrounded by red. Touch the date again to
cancel the operation.
4) Touch [Enter]/[ENTER] to complete the
settings.
≥ When the playback is finished or stopped, the
screen to select [REPLAY], [SELECT AGAIN]
or [EXIT] is displayed.
Touch the desired item.
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∫ Playback time setting
1) Touch the playback time to set.
Repeat playback
Playback of the first scene starts after playback
of the last scene finishes.
Select the menu. (l 27)
[VIDEO SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] # [ON]
≥ The playback time of [AUTO] is a maximum of
approx. 5 minutes.
≥ Playback time may become shorter than the
setting, or it may not even play back if the part
recognised as clearly recorded is short.
∫ Music setting
1) Touch your favorite music.
The
indication appears on the full screen
views.
≥ All the scenes are played back repeatedly.
(When playing back motion pictures by date,
all the scenes on the selected date are played
back repeatedly.)
Resuming the previous
playback
If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the
playback can be resumed from where it was
stopped.
Select the menu. (l 27)
[VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON]
≥ When [NO MUSIC] is selected, the audio
recorded at the time of shooting is played back.
2) Touch [ENTER].
To test the music audio:
1) Touch [START] and start the audio testing.
≥ Touch the other music option to change the
music to be tested.
≥ When you touch [STOP], the music playback
stops.
≥ When you touch [ENTER], the music being
tested is set.
≥ The scene in the vicinity of the split may not
play back when the scene is split.
≥ Playing back of all the scenes returns if the
power is turned off or the mode is changed.
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If playback of a motion picture is stopped,
appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped
scene.
≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥ The memorised resume position is cleared if
you turn off the power or change the mode.
(The setting of [RESUME PLAY] does not
change.)
Playback
Playback
2
Still picture playback
HDC-SD20
HDC-TM20
HDC-HS20
F
OF
≥ 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
1
Change the mode to
2
Touch the play mode select icon
C to select desired media to be
played back.
.
≥ Touch [PICTURE/SD CARD] to play back the
SD card.
≥ Rotate the mode dial 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.
3
Touch the still picture to be
played back.
The selected still picture is played back on the
full screen, and the operation icon is
automatically displayed on the screen.
≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by
touching
/
.
Touch [PICTURE/Built-in Memory] to play back
the built-in memory.
Touch [PICTURE/HDD] to play back the HDD.
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4
Select the playback operation by
touching the operation icon.
1/;: Slide show (playback of the still pictures
in numerical order) start/pause.
2;: Plays back the previous picture.
;1: Plays back the next picture.
∫:
Stops the playback and shows the
thumbnails.
≥ Operation icon disappears if no playback
operation is performed for about 3 seconds. It
will be displayed again if you touch the screen.
∫ Change the thumbnail display
During step 3, the thumbnail display changes in
the following order if the zoom lever is operated
to _ side or ` side.
20 still pictures () 9 still pictures () 1 still
picture
∫ Changing the playback settings
for the slide show
1) Touch
.
2) Touch the interval of playback for the slide
show.
[SHORT]:
Approx. 1 sec
[NORMAL]:
Approx. 5 sec
[LONG]:
Approx. 15 sec
3) Touch the desired sound.
/ VOL
W
T
≥ 9 still pictures display returns if the power is
turned off or the mode is changed.
≥ During slide show or audio testing, the speaker
volume can be adjusted by the volume lever.
(l 73)
(To test the music audio)
Touch [START] and start the audio testing
≥ Touch the other music option to change the
music to be tested.
≥ When you touch [STOP], the music playback
stops.
4) Touch [ENTER].
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Still picture compatibility
≥ This unit is compliant with the unified
standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File
system) established by JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association).
≥ The file format of still pictures supported by
this unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted
files will be played back.)
≥ This unit may degrade or not play back still
pictures recorded or created on other
products and other products may degrade
or not play back still pictures recorded on
this unit.
≥ Any still pictures where the thumbnails are
displayed as
cannot be played back.
≥ During still picture playback, the power will not
turn off even if the LCD monitor is closed.
Playing back still pictures
by date
Still pictures recorded on the same day can be
played back in succession.
1
Touch the date select icon.
A Date select icon
2
Touch the playback date.
The still pictures recorded on the date selected
are displayed as thumbnails.
3
Touch the still picture to be
played back.
≥ Playing back of all the still pictures returns if
the power is turned off or the mode is changed.
≥ Even if still pictures are recorded on the same
day, they are grouped separately in the
following cases.
jWhen the number of still pictures exceeds
999
jWhen pictures are recorded in hi-speed burst
shooting mode (
is indicated after the
date in the list by date).
≥
is displayed after the date in the list by
date for the still pictures created from the
motion picture. (l 75)
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Playback
1
Editing
Deleting scenes/still pictures
Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the
contents before proceeding with deletion.
¬ Change the mode to
.
To delete by confirming
images being played back
Press the
button while scenes or
still pictures to be deleted are being
played back.
≥ When the confirmation message
appears, touch [YES].
0h00m00s
∫ Deleting multiple scenes/still pictures from the thumbnail display
1
2
Press the
button while the
thumbnail view screen is
displayed.
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Touch the scene/still picture to
be deleted.
Touch [SELECT] or [ALL
SCENES].
≥ When [ALL SCENES] is selected, all the
scenes or still pictures on the selected media
will be deleted. When the confirmation
message appears, touch [YES].
(In case of playing back scenes or still pictures
by date, all the scenes or still pictures on the
selected date will be deleted.)
≥ Protected scenes/still pictures cannot be
deleted.
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3
≥ When touched, the scene/still picture is
selected and the
indication appears on the
thumbnails. Touch the scene/still picture again
to cancel the operation.
≥ Up to 99 scenes can be selected to be deleted.
4
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)
Touch [Delete] or press the
button.
≥ When the confirmation message appears,
touch [YES].
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)
To continue deleting other scenes
Repeat steps 3-4.
When you stop deleting halfway
Touch [CANCEL] or press the MENU button
while deleting.
≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already
been deleted when the deletion is cancelled
cannot be restored.
To complete editing
Press the MENU button.
≥ You can also delete scenes by pressing the
MENU button, selecting [EDIT SCENE] #
[DELETE] # [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT].
≥ You can also delete still pictures by pressing
the MENU button, selecting [PHOTO SETUP]
# [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT].
≥ When the intelligent scene selection or
highlight playback is selected, scenes cannot
be deleted.
≥ To delete an unwanted part of a scene, divide
the scene first, and then delete the
unnecessary part. (l 84)
≥ Scenes/still pictures which cannot be played
back (the thumbnails are displayed as
)
cannot be deleted.
≥ In case of [ALL SCENES], the deletion may
take time if there are many scenes or still
pictures.
≥ When you delete scenes/still pictures, use a
battery with sufficient battery power or use the
AC adaptor.
≥ If you delete scenes recorded on other
products or still pictures conforming to DCF
standard with this unit, all the data related to
the scenes/still pictures may be deleted.
≥ When still pictures recorded on an SD card by
other products are deleted, a still picture (other
than JPEG) that cannot be played back on this
unit may be erased.
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Playback
Editing
2
Dividing a scene to delete
To delete an unnecessary portion of a scene, first divide the scene and then delete the unnecessary
portion.
¬ Change the mode to
.
1
Touch the play mode select icon
to select desired media to divide
a scene. (l 72)
2
Select the menu. (l 27)
5
Press the MENU button to
complete dividing.
6
Delete the unnecessary scene.
(l 82)
[EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE] # [SET]
To delete all the divided points
3
Touch the scene to be divided.
[DIVIDE] # [CANCEL ALL]
≥ When the confirmation message appears,
touch [YES].
≥ All divided points set on this unit will be
cancelled.
≥ The scenes that were deleted after division
cannot be recovered.
4
Touch
point.
to set the dividing
0h00m00s
≥ Using slow-motion playback or frame-by-frame
playback makes it easy to search for the point
where you want to divide the scene. (l 73)
≥ When the confirmation message appears,
touch [YES].
≥ Touch [YES] to continue dividing the same
scene. To continue dividing other scenes,
touch [NO] and repeat steps 3-4.
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≥ When [INTEL. SCENE] is selected, scenes
cannot be divided.
≥ Scenes cannot be divided if the number of
scenes played back on a selected date has
reached 99.
≥ It may not be possible to divide scenes with a
short recording time.
≥ Data that has been recorded or edited on
another device cannot be divided and the
divided points cannot be deleted.
Playback
Editing
3
Protecting scenes/still
pictures
Scenes/still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake.
(Even if you protect some scenes/still pictures, formatting the media will delete them.)
¬ Change the mode to
1
.
Select the menu. (l 27)
[VIDEO SETUP] or [PHOTO SETUP] #
[SCENE PROTECT] # [YES]
2
Touch the scene/still picture to
be protected.
≥ When touched, the scene/still picture is
selected and the
indication appears on the
thumbnails. Touch the scene/still picture again
to cancel the operation.
≥ Press the MENU button to complete the
settings.
≥ When [INTEL. SCENE] is selected while
playing back motion pictures, scenes cannot
be protected.
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Playback
4
Editing
DPOF setting
You can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto
the SD card.
¬ Change the mode to
SD CARD]. (l 79)
and touch the play mode select icon to select [PICTURE/
∫ What is DPOF?
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a format
which allows the user of a digital camera to
define which captured images on the SD card
are to be printed, together with information on the
number of copies they wish to print. (Please
note: Not all commercial printing services
support this feature at this time.)
1
Select the menu. (l 27)
[PHOTO SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [SET]
2
Touch the still picture to be set.
3
Touch
prints.
/
to set the number of
≥ Up to 999 prints can be selected. (Prints for set
number can be printed with a printer that
supports DPOF.)
≥ To cancel the setting, set the number of prints
to [0].
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4
Touch [ENTER].
≥ To continuously set other still pictures, repeat
steps 2-4.
≥ Press the MENU button to complete the
settings.
To cancel all DPOF settings
[DPOF SET] # [CANCEL ALL]
≥ When the confirmation message appears,
touch [YES].
≥ Copy still pictures saved in the built-in memory
or HDD to an SD card before setting DPOF.
≥ You cannot add the recording date to pictures
to be printed with the DPOF settings.
Playback
Editing
5
Copying between SD card and Built-in
Memory/HDD
[HDC-TM20/HDC-HS20]
Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between an SD card inserted in
this unit and a built-in memory/HDD.
Confirming remaining capacity on the copy destination
≥ If the remaining capacity on a single SD card is not enough, you can copy to multiple SD cards
following the instruction on the screen.
In this case, the last scene copied to an SD card is automatically divided to fit the space on the SD
card.
≥ If you divide the scenes (l 84), and copy by scene selection, it is possible to copy matching the
remaining capacity of the media, or only the necessary parts.
∫ Media information display
¬ Change the mode to
and touch the play mode select icon to select desired
media to confirm the media information. (l 72)
Select the menu. (l 27)
SD card information display
[SETUP] # [CARD STATUS] # [YES]
Built-in memory information display
[SETUP] # [Built-in Memory STATUS] # [YES]
HDD information display
[SETUP] # [HDD STATUS] # [YES]
≥ Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to close the indication.
/
≥ The 16 GB built-in memory or 80 GB built-in HDD requires some space to store information and
manage system files, so the actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value. The usable
built-in memory/HDD space is generally calculated as 1 GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. The capacities of
this unit, PCs and software are expressed as 1 GB=1,024k1,024k1,024=1,073,741,824 bytes.
Therefore, the indicated value of the capacity appears to be smaller.
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Copying
≥ If there is not much remaining capacity in the SD card, a confirmation message asking to copy after
deleting all data on the SD card is displayed. Be aware that deleted data cannot be restored.
1
Change the mode to
.
4
≥ Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC
adaptor.
2
(Only when [VIDEO]/[PICTURE] is selected
in step 3)
Touch the desired item.
Select the menu. (l 27)
(When copying from Built-in memory to SD card)
[COPY] # [
] # [YES]
(When copying from SD card to Built-in memory)
[COPY] # [
] # [YES]
≥ When there are relay-recorded scenes in the
built-in memory, a message appears on the
screen. Before copying store all of the relay
scenes in the SD card. (l 90)
(When copying from HDD to SD card)
[COPY] # [
] # [YES]
(When copying from SD card to HDD)
[COPY] # [
3
] # [YES]
5
(Only when [SELECT SCENES] is selected
in step 4)
Touch the scene/still picture to
be copied.
Touch the desired item.
[Video&Picture]:
All scenes are copied in order of motion pictures,
then still pictures.
Proceed to step 7.
[VIDEO]:
Motion pictures are copied.
[PICTURE]:
Still pictures are copied.
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[ALL SCENES]:
All motion pictures or still pictures are copied.
Proceed to step 7.
[SELECT SCENES]:
Some motion pictures or still pictures are
selected for copying.
[SELECT DATE]:
Copy by selecting the date.
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≥ When touched, the scene/still picture is
selected and the
indication appears on the
thumbnails. Touch the scene/still picture again
to cancel the operation.
≥ Up to 99 scenes/still pictures can be set in
succession.
(Only when [SELECT DATE] is selected in
step 4)
Touch the date to be copied.
≥ When touched, the date is selected and
surrounded by red. Touch the date again to
cancel the operation.
≥ Up to 99 dates can be set in succession.
6
(Only when [SELECT SCENES]/[SELECT
DATE] is selected in step 4)
Touch [Enter]/[ENTER].
7
When the confirmation message
appears, touch [YES].
≥ If 2 or more SD cards are necessary to copy,
change the card following the instructions on
the screen.
8
Touch [EXIT] when the copy
complete message is displayed.
If you will delete the motion pictures or still
pictures after copying is complete, be sure
to play back the motion pictures or still
pictures to check that they have been
copied to correctly before deleting.
≥ It is impossible to compress motion pictures or
still pictures on the copy source into the
capacity that can be accommodated by the
usable space on the copy destination.
≥ Depending on the following conditions, the
time it takes for copying may be longer.
jThe number of recorded scenes is large.
jThe temperature of the unit is high.
≥ If some motion pictures or still pictures have
already been recorded to the copy destination,
then the same date may be assigned or
images may not display by date when the list
by date is selected.
≥ Motion pictures that have been recorded on
another device may not be copied. Data
recorded on a PC with HD Writer AE 1.0, etc.
cannot be copied.
≥ Protection and DPOF settings will be cleared
on the copied motion pictures and still pictures
when copying motion pictures and still pictures
with protection and DPOF settings.
≥ The order in which the scenes or still pictures
were copied cannot be changed.
≥ The thumbnail view of the copy destination is
indicated.
When you stop copying halfway
Touch [CANCEL] or press the MENU button
while copying.
Approximate time for copying
/
To copy a 4 GB SD card with full motion
pictures to a built-in memory/HDD:
10 min to 20 min
To copy 600 still pictures (approx. 600 MB):
5 min to 10 min
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Playback
Editing
6
Relay scene combining
[HDC-TM20]
You can combine the relayed scene in the built-in memory and the continued scene in the SD
card to be one into the SD card.
Relay recorded scene
Relay scene combining
A Built-in memory
B SD card
C Range of relay recording
≥ Change the mode to
1
.
Insert the SD card that was used
for relay recording.
≥ When the relayed scenes in the built-in
memory or SD card are deleted, combining of
the relayed scenes will not be possible.
To cancel relay information
2
Select the menu. (l 27)
[COPY] # [RELAY SCENE COMBINE] #
[YES]
3
When the confirmation message
appears, touch [YES].
≥ Combine the relayed scenes into a SD card.
≥ Scene in the built-in memory will be deleted.
4
Touch [EXIT] when the relay scene
combining complete message is
displayed.
≥ The thumbnail view of the SD card is indicated.
≥ Relay recording information will be deleted
when the relay scenes are combined, and
relay recording will be possible again.
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[COPY] # [RELAY INFO CANCEL] # [YES]
≥ When the relay information is cancelled,
combining of the relayed scenes will not be
possible anymore.
≥ When the confirmation message appears,
touch [YES].
Combining of the relay scene cannot be
performed if the available space on the SD
card is less than the volume of the relayed
scene in the built-in memory. It is
recommended to combine the relay scene
using a DVD burner or the HD Writer AE 1.0.
Playback
Editing
7
Formatting
Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be
erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. (l 100, 112)
¬ Change the mode to
(l 44, 72)
or
, and select desired media to be formatted.
Select the menu. (l 27)
Formatting SD cards
[SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD] # [YES]
Formatting Built-in memory
[SETUP] # [FORMAT Built-in Memory] # [YES]
Formatting HDD
[SETUP] # [FORMAT HDD] # [YES]
≥ When the confirmation message appears, touch [YES].
≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen.
/
≥ Perform a physical formatting of the built-in memory/HDD when this unit is to be disposed/
transferred. (l 141)
≥ Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card, while formatting. Do not expose the unit to vibrations
or shock.
Use this unit to format media.
Formatting built-in memory or HDD is only available with this unit.
Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card may not be used
on this unit.
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Playback
With a TV
1
Watching Video/Pictures on
your TV
Confirm the terminals on your TV
and use a cable compatible with the
terminals. Image quality may vary
with the connected terminals.
1 High quality
2 HDMI terminal
3 Component terminal
4 Video terminal
≥ Use the supplied component cable and AV cable. Use of the following Panasonic HDMI mini cables is
recommended to connect the unit to the HDMI terminal.
1
Connect this unit to a TV.
A HDMI mini cable (optional)
B Component cable
(supplied)
C AV cable (supplied)
A/V
A/V
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Picture quality
1 High definition images
when connecting to HDMI
terminal
2 High definition images
when connecting to
component terminal
compatible with 1080i
Standard images when
connecting to component
terminal compatible with
576i
3 Standard images when
connecting to video
terminal
≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go.
≥ Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cables (RP-CDHM15,
RP-CDHM30; optional).
≥ Do not use any other component cables except the supplied one.
≥ The component terminal is for outputting images only so be sure to also connect the AV cable.
(It is not necessary to connect the yellow plug.)
≥ Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
2
Select the video input on the TV.
≥ Example:
Select the [HDMI] channel with a HDMI mini cable.
Select the [Component] channel with a component cable.
Select the [Video 2] channel with an AV cable.
(The name of the channel may differ depending on the connected TV.)
3
Change the mode to
to play back.
≥ The image and audio are output on the TV.
Cables
Reference items
A HDMI mini cable (optional)
≥ Connecting with a HDMI mini cable (l 95)
≥ Listening in 5.1 channel sound (l 96)
≥ Playback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™) (l 97)
B Component cable (supplied)
≥ Connecting with the component cable (l 96)
If the image or audio from this unit does not appear on the TV
≥ Check the connections.
≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go.
≥ Check the input setting (input switch) and the audio input setting on the TV. (For more
information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)
≥ Check the setting of the unit. (l 95, 96)
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∫ To watch images on a regular TV
(4:3) or when both sides of the
images do not appear on the
screen
Change the menu setting to display the images
correctly. (Check the TV setting.)
Select the menu. (l 27)
∫ To display the on-screen
information on the TV
When the EXT DISPLAY button on the remote
control is pressed, the information displayed on
the screen (operation icon and time code etc.)
can be displayed/not displayed on the TV.
≥ It will not display when the power is turned off.
STOP
[SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [4:3]
/VOL
DATE/TIME
EXT DISPLAY
Example of images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on
a regular TV (4:3)
[TV ASPECT] setting
[16:9]
[4:3]
≥ If a wide-screen TV is connected, adjust the
aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to the
operating instructions of the TV for details.)
SEARCH
PLAY
SEARCH
STILL ADV
PAUSE
STILL ADV
SKIP
STOP
SKIP
≥ When connecting with a HDMI mini cable, be
sure to connect to a HDMI input terminal. Do
not connect to a HDMI output terminal on other
products.
≥ If the HDMI mini cable, component cable and
AV cable are connected at the same time,
output will be prioritized in order of the HDMI
mini cable, component cable and AV cable.
Refer to the following support site for information about the Panasonic TVs that you can
directly insert an SD card into the SD card slot on the TV and then play it back.
http://panasonic.net/
≥ For details on how to play back, please read the operating instructions for the TV.
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Connecting with a HDMI mini cable
What is HDMI?
HDMI is the interface for digital devices. If you connect this unit to a HDMI compatible high definition
TV and then play back the recorded high definition images, you can enjoy them in high resolution
with high quality sound.
If you connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link, linked operations
(VIERA Link) are possible. (l 97)
Select the desired method of HDMI output.
Select the menu. (l 27)
[SETUP] # [HDMI RESOLUTION] # desired setting
[AUTO]:
The output resolution is automatically set based on the information from the connected TV.
Information from the connected TV
Output resolution
720p, 1080i
1080i
Others
576p
[1080i]:
The interlace method with 1080 available scan lines is used for output.
[576p]:
The progressive method with 576 available scan lines is used for output.
Interlace method/progressive method
i= interlace scanning is scanning the screen with half of the effective scanning lines every 1/50
seconds, where p= progressive scanning is a high density image signal that is scanning the screen
with all the effective scanning lines every 1/50 seconds.
≥ If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method [1080i] or
[576p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV. (Please read the operating instructions
for the TV.)
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Listening in 5.1 channel sound
You still can listen to the 5.1 channel sound recorded from the internal microphones when this unit is
connected to the 5.1 channel compatible AV amplifier or TV using the HDMI mini cable.
Please read the AV amplifier and TV operating instructions for how to connect this unit to the AV
amplifier and TV.
≥ If you connect this unit to a Panasonic AV amplifier and Panasonic TV that are compatible with
VIERA Link, linked operations (VIERA Link) become possible. (l 97)
≥ The unit cannot be connected to the optical digital cable.
Connecting with the component cable
Component output setting can be changed.
Select the menu. (l 27)
[SETUP] # [COMPONENT OUT] # desired setting
[576i]:
When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with 576i.
(Playback is in standard quality.)
[1080i]:
When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with 1080i.
(Playback is in high definition quality.)
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Playback
With a TV
2
Playback using VIERA Link
(HDAVI Control™)
What is the VIERA Link?
≥ This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when
this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable
(optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.)
≥ VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on a HDMI control function using the standard
HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification. Linked operations with HDMI CEC
compatible devices made by other companies are not guaranteed.
When using devices made by other companies that are compatible with VIERA Link, refer to the
operating instructions for the respective devices.
≥ This unit is compatible with VIERA Link Ver.4. VIERA Link Ver.4 is the newest Panasonic version
and is also compatible with existing Panasonic VIERA Link devices. (As of Dec 2008)
¬ Change the mode to
1
.
Select the menu. (l 27)
[SETUP] # [VIERA Link] # [ON]
≥ The default setting is [ON].
≥ If you are not using VIERA Link, set to [OFF].
2
Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with a
HDMI mini cable.


HDMI IN
A HDMI mini cable (optional)
B Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link
≥ It is recommended to connect this unit to an HDMI terminal other than the HDMI1 if there are 2 or
more HDMI input terminals on the TV.
≥ VIERA Link must be activated on the connected TV. (Read the operating instructions of the TV for
how to set etc.)
≥ Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cables (RP-CDHM15,
RP-CDHM30; optional).
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3
Operate with the remote control for the TV.
1)
2)




1) Press the button up, down, left or right to select a scene or still picture to be played back, and then
press the button in the centre to set it.
2) Activate the operation icons that are displayed on TV screen with the remote control for the TV.
A Operation icons
B Display operation icons
C Cancel operation icons
D Display/Cancel operation icons
≥ The following operations are available by pressing the colour buttons on the remote control.
jGreen:
Switching the number of scenes/still pictures in thumbnail display
(9 thumbnails > 20 thumbnails > 9 thumbnails.....)
jYellow:
Deleting scenes/still pictures
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∫ Other linked operations
Turning the power off:
If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power, the power on this unit also turns off.
Automatic input switching:
If you connect with a HDMI mini cable and then turn on the power on this unit, the input channel on the
TV automatically switches to this unit’s screen. If the TV’s power is in standby status, 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, the input channel may not switch automatically. In this
case, use the remote control for the TV to switch the input channel.
≥ If VIERA Link does not work properly, refer to page 136.
≥ If you are unsure whether or not the TV and AV amplifier you are using are compatible with
VIERA Link, read the operating instructions for the devices.
≥ Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types
of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of
the TV for the operations that support on the TV.
≥ Operation is not possible with a cable that is not based on the HDMI standard.
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Backup
With other
products
1
Connecting a DVD burner to
copy to/play back a disc
Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to a DVD disc by connecting a
DVD burner VW-BN1 (optional) to this unit using a Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with
VW-BN1). The copied DVD disc can also be played back.
≥ Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it.
Preparing for copying/playing back
We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW-BN1.
∫ About discs that can be used for copying
Disc type*1
DVD-RAM
DVD-RW
DVD-R
DVD-R DL
Copy*2
≤
≤
≤
≤
Additional copy*3
≤
—
—
—
Format*4
≤
≤
—
—
*1
*2
*3
*4
Only 12 cm size disc can be used.
Use a new disc. You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM.
Only DVD-RAM copied with the DVD burner or HD Writer AE 1.0 can additionally copy.
Connect this unit and a DVD burner before formatting. If you format a used disc, you can copy on
that disc. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be
erased. (l 107)
≥ We recommend using the discs that have been recommended in the operating instructions of the
DVD burner. Refer to the operating instructions of the DVD burner for details about recommended
discs, disc handling etc.
≥ The following cannot be copied on the same disc.
jMotion pictures and still pictures
jHigh-definition picture quality and existing standard picture quality
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1
Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with VW-BN1) to the DVD burner.
≥ You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit.
2
Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to
3
Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the Mini AB USB Connection
Cable (supplied with VW-BN1).
.
A Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with VW-BN1)
B DVD burner (optional)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
4
Insert the disc in the DVD burner.
≥ Insert the DVD disc with the recording side down when using the VW-BN1.
5
Touch the desired item.
≥ [BURN DISC]: Refer to page 102 for how to copy discs.
≥ [PLAY DISC]: Refer to page 106 for how to play back the copied discs.
To terminate the connection with the DVD burner
Touch [EXIT].
≥ Disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable from this unit.
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Copying to discs
≥ You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc. (You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM)
≥ Motion pictures and still pictures cannot both be copied to a single disc.
≥ Confirm that auto protection is [ON] before copying data.
≥
When copying a scene in the built-in memory to the disc that includes a scene that was
relay recorded, the continued scene that is on the SD card will be copied together to the disc.
1
Connect this unit to the DVD
burner to prepare for copying.
(l 100)
≥ For users who have
step 3.
3
Touch the desired item to be
copied.
, proceed to
2
Touch copy source media.
Touch copy source media.
When [Video&Picture] is selected, all scenes
are copied in order of motion pictures, then
still pictures.
(Since motion pictures and still pictures are
copied to separate discs, 2 or more discs are
required.)
≥ It will return to the previous step by touching
.
4
(Only when [Video&Picture]/[VIDEO] is
selected in step 3)
Touch the recording method for
copying.
[High Definition]:
The images recorded in high definition picture
quality with this unit are copied as they are.
[Standard (XP)]/[Standard (SP)]:
Images are converted into the original standard
picture quality and then copied.
Since XP has a higher picture quality compared
to SP, the data capacity becomes large so that
you may need more discs for copying than SP.
≥ Touch [NEXT] to proceed to step 8, when
[Video&Picture] is selected in step 3.
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5
(Only when [SELECT DATE] is selected in
(Only when [VIDEO]/[PICTURE] is selected
step 5)
in step 3)
Touch the date you want to copy.
Touch the desired item.
[ALL SCENES]:
All motion pictures or still pictures are copied.
Touch [NEXT] to proceed to step 8.
[SELECT SCENES]:
Some scenes are selected for copying.
[SELECT DATE]:
Copy by selecting the date.
6
(Only when [SELECT SCENES] is selected
in step 5)
Touch the scene you want to
copy.
≥ When touched, the scene is selected and the
indication appears on the thumbnails.
Touch the scene again to cancel the operation.
≥ Up to 99 scenes can be selected in
succession.
≥ When touched, the date is selected and
surrounded by red. Touch the date again to
cancel the operation.
≥ Up to 99 dates can be selected in succession.
7
(Only when [SELECT SCENES]/[SELECT
DATE] is selected in step 5)
Touch [Enter]/[ENTER].
≥ Touch [NEXT].
8
Touch [START].
A The number of discs necessary for copying
by disc type
≥ When 2 or more discs are necessary for
copying, follow the on-screen instructions to
switch discs.
≥ You may need more discs than displayed
number of discs when you are copying
additionally to a used DVD-RAM.
≥ Eject the disc after copying is completed.
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Before you delete the data on the media after copying is complete, be sure to play back the
discs to check that they have been copied to correctly. (l 106)
Important Notice
≥ When connecting an optional DVD burner and this unit for copying a disc, do not insert a
disc with recorded motion pictures in high definition picture quality into devices that do not
support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in the device. The disc
will not play back on devices that do not support the AVCHD format.
≥ When inserting a disc containing recorded motion/still pictures into other devices, a
message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed. Do not format the disc, since
deleted data cannot be restored later.
About the approximate time it takes for copying to a disc
To copy motion pictures to the full capacity of a disc
Disc type
Copy time
[High Definition]
DVD-RAM
Approx.
50 min to 80 min
DVD-RW*
Approx.
35 min to 75 min
DVD-R*
Approx.
15 min to 45 min
[Standard (XP)]
[Standard (SP)]
Approx.
90 min to 120 min
Approx.
135 min to 180 min
* Even if the data capacity to be copied is small, the time it takes for copying may be about the same
as the time shown in the table.
≥ When copying motion pictures in standard picture quality to a disc, the recordable time of
[Standard (XP)] is approx. 60 minutes and that of [Standard (SP)] is approx. 120 minutes.
To copy 600 still pictures (approx. 600 MB)
Disc type
Copy time
DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R
Approx. 30 min to 40 min
≥ Copy time of DVD-R DL is approximately 2 to 3 times that of DVD-R.
≥ Depending on the following conditions, the time it takes for copying may be longer than the above
times.
jWhen the number of recorded scenes is large
jWhen the temperature of the DVD burner has become high
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≥ The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner.
(l 106)
≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable while
copying. Also, do not shake this unit or the DVD burner.
≥ It is impossible to stop copying halfway.
≥ The order in which the scenes were copied cannot be changed.
≥ Data that has been recorded on another device may not be copied.
≥ When 2 or more discs are necessary for copying, the last scene copied to a disc is automatically
divided to fit the space on the disc.
≥ Copying may be completed using less discs than the number displayed if scenes were automatically
divided.
≥ When the disc that was copied to is played back on another device, the picture may momentarily stop
at the points where the scenes switch.
≥ Discs copied in [Standard (XP)]/[Standard (SP)] cannot be used in the intelligent scene selection or
highlight playback.
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Playing back the copied disc
≥ Only discs that have been copied by connecting this unit to the DVD burner or created with
HD Writer AE 1.0 can be played back. It may not be possible to play back discs copied/played
back on other devices or software.

A Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with VW-BN1)
1
Connect this unit to the DVD burner to prepare for playback. (l 100)
≥ When playing back on a TV, connect this unit to the TV with HDMI mini cable, component cable or AV
cable. (l 92)
2
Touch the scene or still picture to be played back and then play it back.
≥ The playback operation is performed the same
as when playing back motion pictures or still
pictures. (l 72, 79)
≥ It will return to Step 5 on page 101 when
[RETURN] is selected in the thumbnail screen.
≥ It is also possible to switch the media to play back by touching the play mode select icon.
It is possible to select [VIDEO/DISC] or [PICTURE/DISC] when the DVD burner is connected.
≥ Black bands may appear on the left and right of the screen when it is played back connected to a TV
with 4:3 ratio.
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Managing the copied disc
(Formatting, Auto protect, Displaying disc information)
≥ Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (l 100)
∫ Formatting discs
This is for initializing DVD-RAM and DVD-RW
discs.
Please be aware that if a disc is formatted,
then all the data recorded on the disc will be
erased. Back up important data on a PC etc.
Select the menu. (l 27)
[DISC SETUP] # [FORMAT DISC] # [YES]
≥ When the confirmation message appears,
touch [YES].
≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to
exit the message screen.
≥ Connect this unit and the DVD burner to format
discs. You may no longer be able to use the
discs if you format them on another device
such as a PC etc.
∫ Auto protect
You can protect (write protect) a DVD-RAM or
DVD-RW disc when copying motion pictures or
still pictures in high definition picture quality to
the disc.
1
Select the menu. (l 27)
[DISC SETUP] # [AUTO PROTECT] # [ON]
≥ The default setting is [ON].
≥ If a disc that you copied to is inserted in
another device without protecting it, a message
may be displayed prompting you to format the
disc. We recommend setting [AUTO
PROTECT] to [ON] in order to prevent
accidental deletion.
2
Copy to the disc. (l 102)
≥ The copied disc is write protected when it is
ejected if [AUTO PROTECT] is [ON].
To release the disc protection
≥ If you format a disc, the auto protection is
released. Please be aware that all the data
recorded on the disc is erased and cannot be
recovered.
≥ The disc will need to be re-formatted on the
device you will use.
∫ Displaying disc information
Information such as the type of recorded disc,
the number of recorded scenes and whether or
not the disc is finalized is displayed.
Select the menu. (l 27)
[DISC SETUP] # [DISC STATUS] # [YES]
≥ Touch [EXIT] to exit the information screen.
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Backup
With other
products
2
Dubbing images onto other
video device
Images played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD recorder or video device.
≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality.
≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
Change the video input on the
video device and TV that this unit
is connected to.
A/V
≥ The channel set will differ depending on the
terminal to which the unit is connected.
≥ See the operating instructions of the video
device for details.
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
≥ Do not use any other AV cables except the
supplied one.
A AV cable (supplied)
1
Connect this unit to a video device and then change the mode to
2
Start playback on this unit.
3
Start recording on the connected device.
.
≥ To stop recording (dubbing), stop playback on this unit after stopping recording on the recorder.
≥ If the date and time display and function indication are not wanted, cancel them before dubbing.
(l 32, 94)
If the dubbed images are played back on a wide-screen TV, the images may be stretched vertically.
In this case, refer to the operating instruction of the device you are connecting to or read the
operating instructions of the wide-screen TV and set the aspect ratio to 16:9.
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With other
products
3
With a printer (PictBridge)
To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to the printer, use a printer compatible with
PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer.)
PictBridge is an industry standard from the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) for direct
printing. It allows images to be printed directly from digital cameras to a printer, without having to
connect the camera to a PC.
≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
≥ Turn on this unit. (This function is available in all modes.)
A USB cable (supplied)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
1
Connect this unit to a printer.
The USB function selection screen will appear.
≥ Connect the printer directly to this unit. Do not
use a USB hub.
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the
supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed
with any other USB cables.)
2
Touch [PRINTER].
≥ For users who have
, proceed to
step 4.
≥
If the [PictBridge] indication does not appear or
continues to flash, disconnect and then
reconnect the USB cable.
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3
5
Select print source media and
touch the icon.
Select print source media and
touch the icon.
/
≥ If the [PictBridge] indication does not appear or
continues to flash, disconnect and then
reconnect the USB cable.
Touch a still picture to be printed.
/
to set the number of
≥ Touch [ENTER] after the number of prints is
set.
≥ You can set up to 9 prints.
≥ To cancel the setting, set the number of prints
to [0].
≥ Up to 99 files can be set in succession.
6
4
Touch
prints.
Touch
.
1
7
Touch [DATE PRINT] to select the
date print setting.
≥ If the printer is not capable of date printing, this
setting is unavailable.
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8
Touch [PAPER SIZE] to select the
paper size setting.
[STANDARD]: Size specific to the printer
[4k5 INCH]:
L size
[5k7 INCH]:
2L size
[4k6 INCH]:
Postcard size
[A4]:
A4 size
≥ You cannot set paper sizes not supported on
the printer.
9
Touch [PAGE LAYOUT] to select
the desired layout setting.
When you stop printing halfway
Touch [CANCEL].
≥ A confirmation message appears. If [YES] is
selected, the number of prints set is cancelled
and the screen returns to step 4. If [NO] is
selected, all the settings are kept and the
screen returns to step 4.
≥ Avoid the following operations during printing.
These operations disable proper printing.
jDisconnecting the USB cable
jOpening the SD card cover and removing
the SD card
jChanging the mode
jTurn the unit off
≥ The edges of still pictures recorded in this unit
with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut off. When
using a printer with a trimming or borderless
printing function, cancel this function before
printing. (Refer to the operating instructions of
the printer for details.)
≥ When the unit is connected directly to the
printer, the DPOF settings cannot be used.
[STANDARD]: Layout specific to the printer
:
No frame print
:
Frame print
≥ You cannot set page layouts not supported on
the printer.
≥ Touch
.
10 Touch
to print the pictures.
1
≥ When the confirmation message appears,
touch [START].
≥ Exit PictBridge by disconnecting the USB cable
(supplied) after the pictures have been printed.
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With a PC
Before using
1
What you can do with a PC
You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu-ray discs (BD)
DVD discs or SD card using HD Writer AE 1.0 for HDC, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM.
Available function
Data type
CD-ROM (supplied):
HD Writer AE 1.0 for
HDC*1
Copying data to a PC:
A Motion/Still pictures
1
Built-in memory
Built-in HDD
Copying in BD/
AVCHD format:
A Motion/Still
pictures
B Motion pictures
1
Built-in memory
Motion
picture
and still
picture




Built-in HDD
Copying in
DVD-Video
format:
B Motion pictures
1
Built-in memory
Built-in HDD
≥ Converted to conventional standard quality (MPEG2
format).
Editing:
Editing motion picture data copied on an HDD of a PC
≥ Title, Transition, Delete partially, Divide Scene
≥ Converting the motion picture data to MPEG2
≥ Converting part of motion picture into still picture
Playing back on a PC:
Play back the motion picture data in high definition
picture quality on a PC.
Formatting discs:
Depending on the type of disc that you use, formatting is
necessary.
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Software required
Motion
picture
Available function
Data type
Playing back on a PC
Still picture
Copying still pictures to a PC (l 121)
Software required
HD Writer AE 1.0 or
Standard Windows picture
viewer or a commercially
available picture viewer
Windows Explorer
Refer to page 123 if using a Macintosh.
*1 Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer AE 1.0 (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
Important Notice
≥ Do not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with HD Writer AE 1.0 in a device that does
not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in the device. The
disc will not play back on devices that do not support the AVCHD format.
≥ When inserting a disc containing recorded motion pictures into other devices, a message
prompting you to format the disc may be displayed. Do not format the disc, since deleted
data cannot be restored later.
/
It is impossible to write data to the built-in memory or HDD on this unit from a PC.
≥ Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device cannot be written to the software
supplied with this unit. To write motion picture data recorded with the Panasonic High
Definition Video Camera sold previously, use the HD Writer supplied with the unit.
≥ We cannot guarantee operation if you use software other than that supplied to read motion picture.
≥ Do not start the software supplied with this unit and other software at the same time. Close any other
software if you start the software supplied with this unit and close the software supplied with this unit
if you start any other software.
≥ Be sure to use the supplied USB cable when connecting this unit and a PC. (Operation is not
guaranteed with any other USB cables.)
≥ We recommend reading the data from SD card or PC by connecting this unit and PC with the
supplied USB cable. In some cases, the SDHC memory card might not be compatible with the SD
card slot that is built in the PC or the SD card reader/writer that you use. Moreover, the SD card might
be damaged if it is inserted anywhere other than the SD card slot. Be sure to insert it in card slot for
the SD card.
≥
∫ To use the HD Writer AE 1.0
You will need a high performance PC depending on the functions to be used. It may not properly play
back or properly operate depending on the environment of the PC used. Refer to the operating
environment and notes on page 115.
≥ Operation during the playback may become slow if the CPU or memory is not fulfilling the
requirements of the operating environment.
≥ Always use the most current driver for the video card.
≥ Always make sure there is enough capacity on the HDD in the PC. It may become inoperable or the
operation may stop suddenly if the capacity gets low.
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End User License Agreement
Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.
You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the
Software defined in this End User License
Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you
agree to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the
terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly
return the Software to Panasonic Corporation
(“Panasonic”), its distributors or dealers from
which you made the purchase.
Article 1 License
Licensee is granted the right to use the software,
including the information recorded or described
on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any
other media provided to Licensee (collectively
“Software”), but all applicable rights to patents,
copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets in the
Software are not transferred to Licensee.
Article 2 Use by a Third Party
Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or
allow any third party, whether free of charge or
not, to use, copy or modify the Software, except
as expressly provided for in this Agreement.
Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software
Licensee may make a single copy of the
Software in whole or a part solely for back-up
purpose.
Article 4 Computer
Licensee may use the Software only on one
computer, and may not use it on more than one
computer.
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Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or
Disassembly
Licensee may not reverse engineer, decompile,
or disassemble the Software, except to the
extent either of them is permitted under law or
regulation of the country where Licensee resides.
Panasonic, or its distributors will not be
responsible for any defects in the Software or
damage to Licensee caused by Licensee’s
reverse engineering, decompiling, or
disassembly of the Software.
Article 6 Indemnification
The Software is provided “AS-IS” without
warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied,
including, but not limited to, warranties of
non-infringement, merchantability and/or fitness
for a particular purpose. Further, Panasonic does
not warrant that the operation of the Software will
be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic or any
of its distributors will not be liable for any damage
suffered by Licensee arising from or in
connection with Licensee’s use of the Software.
Article 7 Export Control
Licensee agrees not to export or re-export to any
country the Software in any form without the
appropriate export licenses under regulations of
the country where Licensee resides, if
necessary.
Article 8 Termination of Licensee
The right granted to Licensee hereunder will be
automatically terminated if Licensee contravenes
any of the terms and conditions of this
Agreement. In this event, Licensee must destroy
the Software and related documentation together
with all the copies thereof at Licensee’s own
expense.
With a PC
Before using
2
Operating environment
≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs
cannot be used.
≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible BD/DVD
writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a BD/DVD.)
≥ Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.
jWhen 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected through USB
hubs or by using extension cables.
jOperation on an upgraded OS.
jOperation on an OS other than the one pre-installed.
≥ This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98,
Windows 98SE, Windows Me and Windows NT.
∫ Operating environment for HD Writer AE 1.0 for HDC
PC
IBM PC/AT compatible PC
OS
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic or Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium or Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate or Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows Vista Business or Service Pack 1
CPU
Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz or higher (including compatible CPU)
≥ Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz or higher, Intel Pentium D 3.2 GHz or higher
or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core 5200+ or higher is recommended
when a playback function or MPEG2 output function is used.
≥ Intel Core 2 Quad 2.6 GHz or higher is recommended when using the
editing or seamless conversion function or continuous photo playback
function.
RAM
Windows Vista: 1 GB or more
Windows XP/2000: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)
Display
High Colour (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended)
Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (1280k1024 pixels or
more recommended)
Windows Vista: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card (DirectX 10
recommended) with DirectDraw overlay
Windows XP/2000: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card
Compatible with DirectDraw overlay
PCI Express™k16 compatible recommended
Free hard disk drive
space
Ultra DMA — 100 or more
450 MB or more (for installing the application)
≥ When writing to a DVD/BD/SD, more than double the amount of free
space as the disc being created is necessary.
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Necessary software
Windows Vista SP1: DirectX 10.1 (already installed with Windows Vista SP1)
Windows Vista: DirectX 10 (already installed with Windows Vista)
Windows XP/2000: DirectX 9.0c (already installed with Windows XP SP2)
≥ If you install the software on a PC that is not compatible with
DirectX 9.0c, the PC may not work properly. If you are unsure whether or
not your PC is compatible, contact the maker of your PC.
Sound
DirectSound Support
Interface
USB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)]
Other requirements
Mouse or equivalent pointing device
Internet connection
≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French and Simplified Chinese.
≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on all BD/DVD drives.
≥ Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows XP
Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and not compatible with 64 bit operation systems.
≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment.
≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-monitor environment.
≥ If using Windows XP/2000, an administrative account user only can use this software. If using
Windows Vista, administrative account and standard account users only can use this software. (An
administrative account user should install and uninstall this software.)
∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)
PC
IBM PC/AT compatible PC
OS
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic or Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium or Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate or Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows Vista Business or Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise or Service Pack 1
CPU
Windows Vista: 32-bit (k86) Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz or higher processor
Windows XP/2000: Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron
400 MHz or higher
RAM
Windows Vista Home Basic: 512 MB or more
Windows Vista Home Premium/Ultimate/Business/Enterprise:
1 GB or more
Windows XP/2000: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)
Interface
USB port
Other requirements
Mouse or equivalent pointing device
≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
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With a PC
Setup
1
Installation
When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with
equivalent authorization. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.)
≥ Before starting the installation, close all applications that are running.
≥ Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed.
For Windows Vista:
If [User Account Control] dialogue appears, click [Continue].
1
Insert the CD-ROM into the PC.
≥ If the installation screen does not appear
automatically, double-click the CD-ROM drive
icon in [My Computer (Computer)].
2
Click [Next].
3
Select where the application is to
be installed, then click [Next].
4
Select [Yes] or [No] to create
shortcut.
5
Select the country or region
where you live, then click [Next].
6
Click [Install] to start the
installation process.
≥ A message regarding the playback in the
environment used may be displayed
depending on the performance of the PC used.
Click [OK] after confirming.
≥ If using Windows 2000, Microsoft DirectX 9.0c
must be installed in order to operate HD Writer
AE 1.0. Depending on the operating
environment, you may be required to install
DirectX 9.0c. If so, click [Yes], and install it.
If you install the software on a PC that is not
compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the PC may not
work properly. If you are unsure whether or not
your PC is compatible, contact the PC
manufacturer.
≥ If the country or region cannot be selected,
select [PAL Area].
≥ When the confirmation message appears, click
[Yes].
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7
8
When installation is complete, some notes
∫ Uninstalling HD Writer AE 1.0
will appear
Follow the steps below to uninstall any software
applications that you no longer require.
Check the contents, then close
the window.
1
Select [start] # ([Settings] #)
[Control Panel] #
[Add or Remove Programs
(Applications)] or [Uninstall a
program].
2
Select [HD Writer AE 1.0 for
HDC], then click [Change/
Remove] ([Change or Remove] or
[Add/Remove]) or [Uninstall].
Select [Yes, I want to restart my
computer now.], then click
[Finish].
The PC must be rebooted for the application
to work.
≥ Proceed with the uninstallation by following the
on-screen instructions.
≥ After uninstalling the software, be sure to
reboot the PC.
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With a PC
Setup
2
Connecting to a PC
≥ Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed.
≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC.
A USB cable (supplied)
1
Connect this unit to the AC
adaptor.
≥ It is possible to use it connected to the PC with
the batteries only.
2
Turn on the unit.
≥ This function is available in all modes.
3
Connect this unit to a PC.
The USB function selection screen will appear.
≥ Insert the USB connectors as far as they will
go.
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the
supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed
with any other USB cables.)
4
Touch [PC].
≥ When the unit is connected to a PC its
power cannot be turned off.
Disconnect the USB cable, before turning
this unit off.
≥ Do not disconnect the USB cable or the AC
adaptor while the access lamp is on or card
access icon (
) appears on the unit screen.
≥
Do not disconnect the USB cable or the AC
adaptor while the access lamp is on or Built-in
memory access icon (
) appears on the unit
screen.
≥
Do not disconnect the USB cable or the AC
adaptor while the HDD access lamp is on or
HDD access icon (
) appears on the unit
screen.
≥ This unit is automatically recognised as an
external drive of the PC. (l 121)
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∫ If the driver has not been
recognised properly
Use the following methods to enable it to be
recognised.
Method 1:
Turn off the unit and your PC once and try
verifying again.
Method 2:
Remove the SD card and try verifying again.
Method 3:
Try connecting the unit to another USB port on
your PC.
∫ To disconnect USB cable safely
1
2
Double click the
(
) icon in task
tray displayed on the PC.
≥ Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon
may not be displayed.
Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and
click [Stop].
3
Verify [MATSHITA HDC-SD20/SD USB
Device] is selected and click [OK].
Verify [MATSHITA HDC-TM20/SD USB
Device] or [MATSHITA HDC-TM20/MEM
USB Device] is selected and click [OK].
Verify [MATSHITA HDC-HS20/SD USB
Device] or [MATSHITA HDC-HS20/HDD
USB Device] is selected and click [OK].
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About the PC display
When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive.
≥ Removable disk (Example:
) is displayed in [My Computer (Computer)].
We recommend using HD Writer AE 1.0 to
copy motion picture data.
Using Windows Explorer or other programmes
on the PC to copy, move or rename files and
folders recorded with this unit will result in
them being unusable with HD Writer AE 1.0.
It is impossible to write data to the built-in
memory or HDD on this unit from a PC.
Example folder structure of an SD card:
CAM_SD
DCIM
100CDPFQ
101CDPFR
102CDPFS
* [CAM_MEM] is displayed when using the
, and [CAM_HDD] is displayed
when using the
.
The following data will be recorded.
1 Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG format
([IMGA0001.JPG] etc.)
2 JPEG format still pictures recorded in
hi-speed burst shooting mode
3 JPEG format still pictures created from
the motion picture
4 The DPOF setting files
5 The motion picture thumbnails
6 AVCHD format motion picture files
([00000.MTS] etc.)
7 Files for intelligent scene selection
playback
∫ Copying your still pictures to
your PC
MISC
PRIVATE
AVCHD
AVCHDTN
BDMV
IISVPL

/
Example folder structure of built-in memory
or HDD:
Card reader function (mass storage)
Still pictures recorded with this unit can be
copied to the PC with Explorer or other
programmes.
1 Double click the folder that contains the
still pictures. ([DCIM] # [100CDPFQ] etc.)
2 Drag and drop the still pictures onto the
destination folder (on the PC’s HDD).
≥ Do not delete the SD card’s folders. Doing so
may make the SD card unuseable in this unit.
≥ When data not supported by this unit has been
recorded on a PC, it will not be recognised by
this unit.
≥ Always use this unit to format SD cards.
CAM_MEM/CAM_HDD*
DCIM
100CDPFQ
101CDPFR
102CDPFS
MISC
AVCHD
AVCHDTN
BDMV
IISVPL

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With a PC
Using with a PC
1
Starting HD Writer AE 1.0
≥ When using HD Writer AE 1.0 on Windows XP/2000, log on to your computer as Administrator (or
with a login name equally authorized). If you log on with a login name other than Administrator, you
cannot use the applications.
≥ When using HD Writer AE 1.0 on Windows Vista, log on to your computer as Administrator (or with a
login name equally authorized) or with the user name for a standard user account. If you log on with a
user name for a guest user account, the software cannot be used.
(On the PC)
Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [Panasonic] #
[HD Writer AE 1.0] # [HD Writer AE].
≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the
software.
Reading the operating instructions of the software
applications
≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF
operating instructions.
Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [Panasonic] #
[HD Writer AE 1.0] # [Operating Instructions].
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With a PC
Using with a PC
2
If using Macintosh
≥ HD Writer AE 1.0 is not available for Macintosh.
≥ iMovie’08 7.1.2 or later supported. For details about iMovie’08, please contact Apple Inc.
∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)
PC
Mac
OS
Mac OS X 10.4
Mac OS X 10.5
CPU
PowerPC G5 (1.8 GHz or higher)
Intel Core Duo
Intel Core Solo
RAM
64 MB or more
Interface
USB port
≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs
cannot be used.
≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
∫ Copying still pictures on PC
1
Connect this unit to a PC via the supplied USB cable.
≥ The USB function selection screen will appear.
2
Touch [PC].
3
Double-click [CAM_SD] displayed on the desktop.
≥ [CAM_SD] and [CAM_MEM] are displayed on the desktop when using the
[CAM_SD] and [CAM_HDD] are displayed on the desktop when using the
≥ Files are stored in [100CDPFQ]/[101CDPFR] folder etc. in the [DCIM] folder.
4
, and
.
Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to acquire
or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the PC.
∫ To disconnect USB cable safely
Drag [CAM_SD] disk icon to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB cable.
≥ [CAM_SD] and [CAM_MEM] are displayed on the desktop when using the
[CAM_SD] and [CAM_HDD] are displayed on the desktop when using the
, and
.
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Others
1
Indications
*1
*2
Indications
only
only
World time setting (l 34)
∫ Recording indications
Motion picture recording mode
(l 46)
Motion picture recording
HA mode
HG mode
0h00m00s
+1
MF
HG1920
HX mode
1h30m
R 1h20m
HE mode
PRE-REC
Built-in memory recording
possible status*1
1/100
OPEN
0dB
HDD recording possible status*2
12:34
15. 11. 2009
(White)
Card recording possible status
(Green)
Recognising the card
¥/; (Red)
Recording
; (Green)
Recording pause
PRE-REC
MNL
2.1 M
R3000
PRE-REC (l 47)
Manual mode (l 68)
Intelligent auto mode (l 40)
MEGA
Normal mode
A Still picture recording
(when the
button is pressed halfway)
Portrait mode
Scenery mode
Remaining battery power
(l 20)
1h30m
Remaining battery time (l 20)
R 1h20m
Remaining time for motion
picture recording (l 45)
0h00m00s
Elapsed recording time (l 45)
15. 11. 2009
Date indication (l 32)
12:34
Time indication (l 32)
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Spotlight mode
Low light mode
MF
Manual focus (l 71)
AWB
White balance (l 69)
Backlight compensation (l 56)
Auto white balance
Soft skin mode (l 56)
Sunny mode
Tele macro (l 56)
Cloudy mode
,
Indoor mode 1
Colour night view function
(l 56)
Indoor mode 2
Manual adjustment mode
1/100
Shutter speed (l 70)
OPEN, F2.0
Iris value (l 70)
0dB
Gain value (l 70)
Intelligent contrast control
(l 56)
± (White)
¥ (Green)
Focus indication (l 48)
Scene mode (l 58)
Ø10, Ø2
Self-Timer recording (l 65)
/
Sports mode
ß/ßA/
Flash (l 65)
/
Portrait mode
ßi/ßj
Flash level (l 65)
/
Low light mode
/
Spotlight mode
/
Snow mode
/
Beach mode
/
Sunset mode
/
Fireworks mode
/
,
+1
Fade (White), Fade (Black)
(l 56)
Scenery mode
,
+2
-1
,
Red eye reduction (l 66)
Number of recording pixels for
still pictures (l 50)
1920k1080
2.1 M
R3000
Image stabilizer (l 52)
AF tracking (l 53)
Remaining number of still
pictures (l 49)
(White)
Still picture recording possible
status
(Red)
Recording still picture
, Power LCD (l 35)
A
Picture quality (l 49)
MEGA
MEGA OIS (l 49)
HDD Falling detection (l 10)*2
Relay recording*1
,
,
Video light (l 54)
Picture adjustment (l 71)
Digital cinema (l 59)
High-speed burst shooting
(l 64)
Digital cinema colour (l 61)
16t
Zoom magnification indication
(l 51)
Zoom microphone (l 62)
Wind noise reduction (l 62)
Microphone level (l 63)
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∫ Playback indications
1
Playback (l 73, 80)
;
Pause (l 73, 80)
5,
6,
/
Fast forward/rewind playback
(l 73)
7/8
Last/first scene paused
9/:
Skip playback (l 73)
D/E
Slow motion playback (l 73)
;1/2;
Frame-by-frame playback
(l 74)
Next/Previous still picture
(l 80)
0h00m00s
Playback time
Intelligent scene selection
(l 76)
No.10
Scene number
Volume adjustment (l 73)
Relay recorded scene
Repeat playback (l 78)
Resume playback (l 78)
100-0001
Still picture folder/file name
(l 79)
PictBridge
When a printer compatible with
PictBridge is connected (l 109)
1
DPOF already set
(to more than 1) (l 86)
Protected motion pictures/still
pictures (l 85)
Number of recording pixels for
still pictures (l 50)
2.1 M
1920k1080
0.9 M
1280k720
The picture size is not displayed for still pictures
recorded with other products that have different
picture sizes from the sizes shown above.
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∫ PC connection indications
Accessing the card (When
connected to a PC) (l 119)
Accessing the built-in memory
(When connected to a PC)
(l 119)*1
Accessing the HDD (When
connected to a PC) (l 119)*2
∫ Confirmatory indications
–– (Time
display)
The built-in battery is low. (l 33)
°
The warning/alarm indication
appears when LCD monitor is
rotated towards the lens side.
Return the direction of the LCD
monitor to normal position and
check the warning/alarm indication.
No SD card is inserted/unusable
card.
∫ Confirmatory indications when a
DVD burner is connected
Disc playback (l 106)
XP
Scene copied in [Standard (XP)]
SP
Scene copied in [Standard (SP)]
Disc type (l 100)
DVD-RAM
DVD-RW
DVD-R
DVD-R DL (Dual layer on single
side)
Unusable disc
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Others
Indications
2
Messages
Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text.
RECOMMEND DATA BACK UP PERIODICALLY.*1, 2
We recommend backing up important recorded motion pictures and still pictures periodically to a
PC, DVD disc etc. to protect it. This message does not indicate that there is a problem with this unit.
HDD BACKUP RECOMMENDED.*2
There is a possible problem with the HDD. Copy the motion pictures and still pictures stored on the
HDD to a PC or a DVD disc immediately (l 100, 112), and detach the power and contact your
dealer.
HDD ERROR OCCURRED. PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF, THEN TURN ON AGAIN.*2
Access to HDD failed. Turn on the power again. Make sure not to give a strong shock or impact to
the unit.
CANNOT OPERATE DUE TO LOW TEMPERATURE.*2
The internal temperature of this unit is extremely low so it cannot be operated.
If “Please Wait.” appears after this message, wait a while without turning the unit off. It may take
time until the unit can be used.
CHECK CARD.
This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognised by the unit.
If this message appears even though motion pictures and still pictures are recorded on an SD card,
the card may be unstable. Reinsert the SD card, then turn the power off and then on again.
THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED.
≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l 17)
If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, remove the battery and then insert it again. If
the message appears even after repeating this several times, this unit needs repair. Detach the
power and consult the dealer who you purchased this unit from. Do not attempt to repair it by
yourself.
≥ You are attempting to connect an AC adaptor not compatible with this unit. Use the supplied AC
adaptor. (l 21)
CANNOT CHECK CONNECTED DEVICE. DISCONNECT THE USB CABLE FROM THIS UNIT.
≥ The DVD burner is not correctly connected.
Disconnect and then reconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable.
≥ Connect a DVD burner that is compatible with this unit. (l 100)
PLEASE CHECK EXTERNAL DRIVE OR DISC.
A disc that cannot be used when connecting the unit to the DVD burner has been inserted, or the
DVD burner is not recognised properly. Connect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable again and
insert a disc to copy the data. (l 100)
DISCONNECT USB CABLE.
The unit cannot correctly establish the connection to the PC, printer. Disconnect and then reconnect
the USB cable.
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*1
*2
only
only
About recovery
If faulty management information is found, one of the following messages may appear. Be sure to follow
the messages. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.)
CONTROL DATA ERROR HAS BEEN DETECTED. (SD CARD)
CONTROL DATA ERROR DETECTED IN THE BUILT-IN MEMORY.*1
CONTROL DATA ERROR HAS BEEN DETECTED. (HDD)*2
THUMBNAIL DATA ERROR IS DETECTED.
*1
only
*2
only
≥ The following message is displayed when abnormal management information is detected when the
scenes are displayed in thumbnail. To perform the repair, touch the scene with ° in the thumbnail,
and start the playback. Please be aware that if the repair fails, scenes with ° will be deleted.
SOME SCENES NEED REPAIRING. PLAY SCENES TO BE REPAIRED. (IRREPARABLE
SCENES WILL BE DELETED.)
≥ Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor.
≥ Depending on the condition of the data, it may not be possible to completely repair the data.
≥ When data recorded on another device is recovered, it may not be possible to play back the data on
this unit or the other device.
≥ If recovery fails, turn the power of the unit off and on again after waiting a while. If recovery fails
repeatedly, format a media on the unit. Please be aware that if a media is formatted, then all the data
recorded on the media will be erased.
≥ If the thumbnail information is recovered, displaying the thumbnails may become slower.
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Others
1
Helpful hints
Functions that cannot be
used simultaneously
Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s specifications.
Functions
Conditions which disable the functions
Motion picture recording
≥ When the hi-speed burst shooting mode is on
PRE-REC
≥ When the hi-speed burst shooting mode is on
Shooting guide
≥ When the AF tracking is used
Intelligent auto mode
≥ When the colour night view function is used
≥ When the digital cinema is used
≥ When the hi-speed burst shooting mode is on
AF tracking
≥ When the digital cinema is used
≥ When the scene mode is used
Scene mode
≥ When the colour night view function is used
≥ When the hi-speed burst shooting mode is on
Digital zoom
≥ When the digital cinema is used
≥ When the hi-speed burst shooting mode is on
Guide lines
≥ When the Intelligent auto mode is on.
≥ When the AF tracking is used
Change of recording mode
≥ When the hi-speed burst shooting mode is on
Digital cinema
≥ When the motion picture recording mode is HX/HE
≥ When the digital zoom is set to [40k] or [1000k]
≥ When the hi-speed burst shooting mode is on
≥ When the AF tracking is used
≥ When the Intelligent auto mode is on
Fade
≥ When PRE-REC is used
≥ When the hi-speed burst shooting mode is on
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Conditions which disable the functions
AGS
≥ When the hi-speed burst shooting mode is on
Auto slow shutter
≥ When the hi-speed burst shooting mode is on
≥ When the scene mode is used
Backlight compensation
≥ When the colour night view function is used
≥ When the iris/gain is set
Intelligent contrast control
≥ When the colour night view function is used
≥ When the iris/gain is set
Soft skin mode
≥ When the Intelligent auto mode is on
Tele macro
≥ When the sunset, fireworks or scenery mode of scene
mode is used
Colour night view
≥ When the hi-speed burst shooting mode is on
≥ When the digital cinema is used
≥ When the AF tracking is used
Soft skin mode (Set and cancel)
≥ While recording
≥ When PRE-REC is used
Tele macro (Set and cancel)
Colour night view (Set and cancel)
Digital cinema colour
≥ When the colour night view function is used
≥ When the hi-speed burst shooting mode is on
Wind noise reduction
≥ When the hi-speed burst shooting mode is on
Microphone setup
Microphone level
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Conditions which disable the functions
MF assist function
≥ When digital zoom (16k or higher) is used
Hi-speed burst shooting mode
≥ When the digital zoom is set to [40k] or [1000k]
≥ When the AF tracking is used
≥ When the Intelligent auto mode is on
Flash
≥ While recording motion pictures
≥ When PRE-REC is used
≥ When the colour night view function is used
≥ When the hi-speed burst shooting mode is on
≥ When the sunset or fireworks mode of scene mode is
used.
Shutter sound
≥ While recording motion pictures
≥ When PRE-REC is used
Change of white balance
≥ When digital zoom (16k or higher) is used
≥ When the colour night view function is used
≥ When the beach, sunset or fireworks mode of scene
mode is used
Adjusting the shutter speed, iris/gain
≥ When the colour night view function is used
≥ When the scene mode is used
≥ When the hi-speed burst shooting mode is on
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Helpful hints
2
Problem
This unit cannot be
turned on.
This unit does not stay
on long enough.
Battery runs down
quickly.
Troubleshooting
Check points
≥ Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (l 17)
≥ The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach
the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. If the unit
still cannot be used, the battery is faulty.
≥ The battery is affected by ambient temperature. In cold
places, the battery using time becomes shorter.
≥ The battery has a limited life. If the operating time is still too
short even after the battery is fully charged, the battery has
worn out and needs to be replaced.
This unit is turned off
automatically.
≥ If you connect to a TV compatible with VIERA Link with a
HDMI mini cable and turn off the power on the TV with the
remote control for the TV, the power on this unit also turns
off. If you are not using VIERA Link, set [VIERA Link] to
[OFF]. (l 97)
≥ When this unit is connected to a DVD burner to copy or play
back images (a disc is being accessed), the power turns off
automatically if the Mini AB USB Connection Cable is
removed.
A clicking sound is heard
when the unit is shaken
about.
≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a defect.
This sound will no longer be heard when the unit’s power is
turned on.
Remaining battery
indication is not
displayed properly.
≥ The remaining battery capacity indication is an
approximation.
If you think the remaining battery capacity indication is not
displayed correctly, fully charge the battery, discharge it and
then charge it again. (Even if this operation is performed, it
may not be possible to display the remaining battery
capacity correctly if the battery was used for a long period
of time where the temperature was low or high or if the
battery was repeatedly charged.)
This unit cannot be
operated though it is
turned on.
≥ Turn on the power again. If normal conditions are not
restored yet, remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about
1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor.
Then about 1 minute later, turn on the power again.
(Conducting the above operation while the media is being
accessed may damage the data on the media.)
≥ If normal operation is still not restored, detach the power
connected, and consult the dealer who you purchased this
unit from.
This unit does not
operate normally.
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Problem
Check points
Recording does not start
although power is
supplied to this unit and
the SD card is correctly
inserted.
≥ A message is displayed and you cannot record, when the
HDD does not operate normally due to the temperature of
the unit being too high or low, when the built-in memory
does not operate normally, or when the SD card cover
cannot be closed due to failure of the SD card cover. In this
case, press the recording start/stop button to display the
media change message, allowing you to change the
recording media.
Item other than the
touched one is selected.
≥ Calibrate the touch screen. (l 36)
The remote control does
not function.
≥ Remote control cannot be operated when the [REMOTE
CONTROL] is set to [OFF].
≥ The button-type battery of the remote control may be run
out. Replace it with a new button-type battery. (l 37)
The remaining time
indication or the elapsed
time indication is not
shown.
≥ If you set [SETUP] > [DISPLAY] > [OFF], indications
other than warnings and date etc. are not displayed. (l 29)
The unit arbitrarily stops
recording.
≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture
recording. (l 22) When the unit stops while a usable SD
card for recording motion pictures (l 22) is used, the data
writing rate has deteriorated. We recommend formatting the
SD card being used. (l 91)
≥ If [AGS] is [ON], record in the normal horizontal position or
set [AGS] to [OFF]. (l 60)
≥
If the unit is exposed to strong vibrations or shocks while
recording on HDD, recording may stop to protect the HDD.
If the unit is used in a place with loud sounds, the recording
may stop due to sound vibrations. Recording data on an SD
card is recommended in these places.
≥ Many repeated recording and deletion of motion pictures
may reduce the usable time for recording on a media you
use. In that case, format the media.
AF tracking does not
work when the object is
touched.
≥ Touch the part of the object that has specific colour such as
the part that is different from the surrounding. (l 53)
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Problem
Check points
Auto focus function does
not work.
≥ Set to Intelligent auto mode to on or off.
≥ If you are trying to record a scene which is hard to bring into
focus in auto focus mode, use the manual focus mode to
adjust the focus. (l 40, 71)
Colour balance of images
is strange when
recording in a place such
as a gymnasium.
≥ In a place with multiple light sources, such as a gymnasium
or a hall, set the white balance setting to
(Indoor
mode2). If you cannot record clearly with the
(Indoor
mode2), set it to
(Manual adjustment mode). (l 69)
Some playback images
are skipped
automatically.
≥ Playback of
(Intelligent scene selection) is set. Return
to normal playback. (l 76)
Scene does not playback
to the end.
Although this unit is
correctly connected to a
TV, images cannot be
seen.
The images are squeezed
horizontally.
≥ Please read the operating instructions of your TV and
select the channel that matches the input used for the
connection.
≥ Change the [TV ASPECT] setting to match the aspect ratio
of the TV.
≥ Change the setting of the unit depending on the cable
connecting to the TV. (l 92, 95)
Scenes cannot be
deleted.
≥ Protected scenes cannot be deleted. Release the protect
setting. (l 85)
≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are
displayed as
cannot be deleted. If the scenes/still
pictures are unnecessary, format the media to erase the
data. (l 91) Please be aware that if a media is formatted
then all the data recorded on the media is erased and
cannot be recovered. Back up important data on a PC, disc
etc.
If the SD card is inserted
in this unit, it is not
recognised.
≥ If the SD card is formatted on a PC, it may not be
recognised by this unit. Use this unit to format SD cards.
(l 91)
If the SD card is inserted
in another device, it is not
recognised.
≥ Check that the device is compatible with the capacity or
type of SD card (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card)
that you inserted. Refer to the operating instructions of the
device for details.
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Problem
Check points
Colour or brightness of
the image changes, or
you may see horizontal
bars in the image.
≥ Colour or brightness of the image may change, or you may
see horizontal bars in the image when the object is
recorded under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium
light, etc., but this is not a malfunction. Record in auto mode
or set the shutter speed to 1/100 in areas where the power
supply frequency is 50 Hz, or 1/125 in areas of 60 Hz.
Object seems to be
warped.
≥ Object seems to be warped slightly when the object moves
across the image very fast, but this is because the unit is
using MOS for the image sensor. This is not a malfunction.
White round spots like
soap bubbles appear on
the recorded picture.
≥ If you take a picture with the
flash in a dark place or indoors,
white round spots may appear
on the picture caused by the
flash reflecting of particles of
dust in the air. This is not a
malfunction.
A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots
and their position differ in every picture.
“ERROR OCCURRED.
PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF,
THEN TURN ON AGAIN.”
is displayed.
≥ The unit has automatically detected an error. Restart the
unit by turning off and on the power.
≥ The power will be turned off in about 1 minute if the power
is not turned off and on.
≥ Repair is needed if it is repeatedly displayed even if it is
restarted. Detach the power connected, and consult the
dealer who you purchased this unit from. Do not attempt to
repair the unit by yourself.
VIERA Link does not
work.
[Setting on this unit]
≥ Connect with a HDMI mini cable (optional). (l 97)
≥ Press the MENU button, then touch [SETUP] # [VIERA
Link] # [ON]. (l 97)
≥ Turn the power to the unit off and then back on again.
[Setting on other devices]
≥ Depending on HDMI terminal of the TV, the input channel
may not switch automatically. In this case, use the remote
control for the TV to switch input. (For details on how to
switch input, please read the operating instructions for the
TV.)
≥ Check the VIERA Link setting on the connected device.
≥ Set the setting to control the VIERA Link of the TV to [Off]
once, and the back to [On] again. (Refer to the operating
instructions of the TV for details.)
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Problem
Check points
When connected by the
USB cable, this unit is not
detected by the PC.
≥ Select another USB terminal on the PC.
≥ Check the operating environment. (l 115)
≥ Connect the supplied USB cable again after restarting the
PC and turning on this unit again.
When the USB cable is
disconnected, an error
message will appear on
the PC.
≥ To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-click the
(
) icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the
screen.
The power of the DVD
burner cannot be turned
on.
≥ When the unit is connected to the DVD burner, use the
respective AC adaptors for both this unit and the DVD
burner.
Cannot see the PDF
operating instructions for
HD Writer AE 1.0.
≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe
Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions
for HD Writer AE 1.0.
Cannot copy scenes on
the SD card by
connecting to other
equipment with the USB
cable.
≥ Other equipment might have not recognised the SD card.
Unplug the USB cable once, and reconnect it.
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∫ If scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another device
The images may be still for several seconds at the joins between the scenes if the following operations
are performed when multiple scenes have been continuously played back using another unit.
≥ Just how smoothly the scenes will be played back depends on the playback unit. Depending on the
unit used, the images may stop moving and become still for a moment even when none of the
following conditions are applicable.
≥ It may not playback smoothly when the editing of scenes were done with the HD Writer AE 1.0, but it
will playback smoothly if you set [Seamless settings] in the HD Writer AE 1.0. Refer to the operating
instructions for the HD Writer AE 1.0.
∫ When the scenes were recorded on different dates
1.1.2010
2.1.2010
3.1.2010
A The image will be still for several seconds wherever the date changes.
B The images are played back smoothly if the scenes were recorded on the same date.
∫ When scenes lasting under 3 seconds have been recorded
1 3 or more seconds
2 Under 3 seconds
A The image will be still for several seconds after a scene which lasts under 3 seconds.
∫ When PRE-REC was used for recording
1 Normal recording
2 PRE-REC recording
A The picture momentarily stops at the end of the last scene that was recorded normally before
PRE-REC recording.
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∫ When deleting scenes
1 Scene to be deleted
A The image will be still for several seconds wherever a scene was deleted.
B The images of consecutive scenes where they are no deletions are played back smoothly one after
another.
∫ When selected scenes are copied between an SD card and the built-in
memory/HDD or when selected scenes are copied to a disc in a
connected DVD burner.


A If you select a scene other than the next scene, the picture may momentarily stop at the point
where the scenes switch.
B The point where the scenes switch will be played back smoothly if you select the scenes in order.
∫ Other cases
≥ If you record more than 99 scenes in the same date, scenes will be still for a few seconds at the
switch of the scene per 99 scenes.
≥ When the recording mode was changed from HA/HG/HX to HE or from HE to HA/HG/HX, the picture
momentarily stops where the scenes switch between HA/HG/HX and HE modes.
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Cautions for use
About this unit
The unit and the SD card become warm during
use. This is not a malfunction.
Keep the High Definition Video Camera as far
away as possible from electromagnetic
equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs,
video games etc.).
≥ If you use the High Definition Video Camera on
top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on
the High Definition Video Camera may be
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥ Do not use the High Definition Video Camera
near cell phones because doing so may result
in noise adversely affecting the pictures and
sound.
≥ Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures
may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields
created by speakers or large motors.
≥ Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by
microprocessors may adversely affect the High
Definition Video Camera, disturbing the
pictures and sound.
≥ If the High Definition Video Camera is
adversely affected by electromagnetic
equipment and stops functioning properly, turn
the High Definition Video Camera off and
remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor.
Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC
adaptor and turn the High Definition Video
Camera on.
Do not use the High Definition Video Camera
near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
≥ If you record near radio transmitters or
high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and
sound may be adversely affected.
Make sure to use the supplied cords and
cables. If you use optional accessories, use
the cords and the cables supplied with them.
Do not extend the cords and the cables.
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Do not spray insecticides or volatile
chemicals onto the unit.
≥ If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its
body may be marred and the surface finish
may peel off.
≥ Do not leave rubber or plastic products in
contact with the unit for a long time.
When you use the unit in a sandy or dusty
place such as a beach, do not let sand or fine
dust get into the body and terminals of the
unit.
Also, keep the unit away from sea water.
≥ Sand or dust may damage the unit. (Care
should be taken when inserting and removing
a card.)
≥ If sea water splashes onto the unit, wipe off the
water with a well wrung cloth. Then wipe the
unit again with a dry cloth.
When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump
it.
≥ A strong impact can break the unit’s casing,
causing it to malfunction.
Cleaning
≥ Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull the
AC cable from the AC outlet, and then wipe the
unit with a soft, dry cloth.
≥ If the unit is very dirty, dip a cloth in water and
squeeze firmly, and then wipe the unit with the
damp cloth. Next, dry the unit with a dry cloth.
≥ Use of benzine, paint thinner, alcohol, or
dishwashing liquid may alter the camera body
or peel the surface finish. Do not use these
solvents.
≥ When using a chemical dust cloth, follow the
instructions that came with the cloth.
Do not use the unit for surveillance purposes
or other business uses.
≥ This unit was designed for consumer
intermittent use. It was not intended for
continuous use, or for any industrial or
commercial application resulting in prolonged
use.
≥ In certain situations, continuous use could
cause the unit to overheat and cause a
malfunction. Such use is strongly discouraged.
When you are not going to use the unit for an
extended time
≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet,
it is recommended that you place a desiccant
(silica gel) in with it.
/
When disposing of or giving away this unit,
note that:
≥ Formatting and deletion simply change the file
management information and cannot be used
to completely erase the data in built-in memory
or HDD of this unit. The data can be recovered
using commercially available software or the
like.
≥ We recommend that you physically format the
built-in memory or HDD before disposing of or
giving away this unit.
≥
To physically format the built-in memory,
connect the unit via the AC adaptor, select
[FORMAT Built-in Memory] # [YES] from the
menu, and then press and hold the delete
button on the screen below for about
3 seconds. When the built-in memory data
deletion screen appears, select [YES], and
then follow the on-screen instructions.
≥
To physically format the HDD, connect the unit
via the AC adaptor, select [FORMAT HDD] #
[YES] from the menu, and then press and hold
the delete button on the screen below for about
3 seconds. When the HDD data deletion
screen appears, select [YES], and then follow
the on-screen instructions.
About the battery
The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable
lithium-ion battery. It is susceptible to humidity
and temperature and the effect increases the
more the temperature rises or falls. In cold areas,
the full charge indication may not appear or the
low battery indication may appear about
5 minutes after starting use. At high
temperatures, the protection function may be
triggered, making it impossible to use the unit.
Be sure to detach the battery after use.
≥ If the battery is left attached, a minute amount
of current continues to flow even if the unit’s
power is off. Keeping the unit in this state may
result in over discharge of the battery. This
may result in you not being able to use the
battery even after it is charged.
≥ The battery should be stored in the vinyl bag
so metal does not come into contact with the
terminals.
≥ The battery should be stored in a cool place
free from humidity, with as constant
temperature as possible. (Recommended
temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC, Recommended
humidity: 40% to 60%)
≥ Extremely high temperatures or low
temperatures will shorten the life of the battery.
≥ If the battery is kept in high-temperature,
high-humidity, or oily-smoky places, the
terminals may rust and cause malfunctions.
≥ To store the battery for a long period of time,
we recommend you charge it once every year
and store it again after you have completely
used up the charged capacity.
≥ Dust and other matter attached to the battery
terminals should be removed.
Prepare spare batteries when going out for
recording.
≥ Prepare batteries appropriate to 3 to 4 times
the period you are planning to record for. Cold
places such as a ski resort can shorten the
period which you can record for.
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to
see if the terminals are damaged.
≥ Attaching a battery with damaged terminals
can damage the unit or AC adaptor.
≥ Please look after the data in your built-in
memory or HDD carefully. Panasonic will not
be held responsible in the unlikely case that
private data is divulged.
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Do not throw old battery into fire.
≥ Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may
result in an explosion.
If the operating time is very short even after
the battery has been recharged, the battery
has worn out. Please purchase a new battery.
About the AC adaptor
≥ If the temperature of the battery is extremely
high or extremely low, charging may take time
or the battery may not be charged.
≥ If the charging lamp keeps flashing, make sure
that the terminals of the battery or the AC
adaptor are not exposed to dirt, foreign objects
or dust, then reconnect them properly.
Disconnect the AC cable from the AC outlet
when you remove dirt, foreign objects or dust
on the terminals of the battery or the AC
adaptor.
If the charging lamp is still flashing, the
temperature of the battery may be extremely
high or extremely low or something may be
wrong with the battery or AC adaptor. Contact
your dealer.
≥ If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, radio
reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC
adaptor 1 m or more away from the radio.
≥ When using the AC adaptor, it may generate
whirring sounds. However, this is normal.
≥ After use, be sure to disconnect the AC
adaptor. (If it is left connected, a minute
amount of current is consumed.)
≥ Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor
and battery clean.
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LCD monitor
≥ When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a
soft cloth such as eye glass cleaner.
≥ In a place with drastic temperature changes,
condensation may form on the LCD monitor.
Wipe it with soft cloth such as eye glass
cleaner.
≥ When the unit has become very cold, for
example due to storage in a cold area, its LCD
monitor will be slightly darker than usual
immediately after the power is turned on. The
normal brightness will be restored when the
unit’s internal temperature rises.
Extremely high precision technology is
employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen
featuring a total of approximately
230,000 pixels. The result is more than
99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of
the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this
is not a malfunction and does not affect the
recorded picture.
About condensation
When condensation forms on the unit, the lens
will cloud up and the unit may not work properly.
Make every effort to ensure that condensation
does not form. If it does form, take the actions
described below.
Causes of condensation
Condensation takes place when the ambient
temperature or humidity is changed as
follows.
≥ When this unit is brought inside from the cold
(e.g. a ski slope) to a warm room.
≥ When this unit is moved from an
air-conditioned car to outside.
≥ When a cold room has been warmed up
quickly.
≥ When cool wind from an air conditioner is
directly blown onto this unit.
≥ After summer afternoon showers of rain.
≥ When this unit is in a very humid place where
the air is thick with steam. (e.g. a heated
swimming pool)
Helpful hint
If, for example, you have used this unit for
recording on a ski slope and are taking it into a
heated room, place the unit inside a plastic bag,
remove as much of the air from inside the bag as
possible, then seal the bag. Leave the unit for
about an hour in the room so the temperature of
the unit is close to the ambient temperature of
the room, then use it.
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Specifications
High Definition Video Camera
Information for your safety
Power source:
DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor)
DC 7.2 V (When using battery)
Power consumption:
Recording:
5.6 W
5.7 W
6.6 W
HDC-SD20
HDC-TM20
HDC-HS20
Signal system
1080/50i
Recording format
AVCHD format compliant
Image sensor
1/6z 1MOS image sensor
Total: 1470 K
Effective pixels:
Motion picture: 1170 K
Still picture: 1170 K
Lens
Auto Iris, F1.8 to F3.3
Focal length:
2.95 mm to 47.2 mm
Macro (Full range AF)
Filter diameter
43 mm
Zoom
16k optical zoom, 40k/1000k digital zoom
Monitor
2.7z wide LCD monitor (approx. 230 K pixels)
Microphone
5.1 channel surround microphone (with a zoom microphone)
Speaker
1 round speaker, dynamic type
White balance
adjustment
Auto tracking white balance system
Standard illumination
1,400 lx
Minimum required
illumination
Approx. 9 lx (1/25 in low light mode)
Approx. 1 lx with the colour night view function
AV terminal video output
level
1.0 Vp-p, 75 h, PAL system
Component terminal
video output level
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h
Pb: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h
Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h
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HDC-SD20
HDC-TM20
HDMI mini connector
video output level
AV terminal audio output
level (Line)
316 mV, 600 h, 2 ch
HDMI mini connector
audio output
5.1 ch (AC3)/2 ch (Linear PCM)
USB
Read only (No copyright protection support)
SD card
Built-in
memory
(x.v.Colour™)
HDC-HS20
HDMI™
–
HDD
1125i (1080i)/625p (576p)
Read only
–
–
Read only
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type Mini AB
PictBridge-compliant
Flash
Available range: Approx. 1.0 m to 2.5 m
Dimensions
64 mm (W)k67 mm (H)k127 mm (D)
(excluding projecting parts)
64 mm (W)k69 mm (H)k128 mm (D)
(excluding projecting parts)
Mass
Approx. 270 g
[without
battery
(supplied) and
an SD card
(optional)]
Approx. 270 g
[without
battery
(supplied)]
Approx. 360 g
[without battery (supplied)]
Mass in operation
Approx. 327 g
[with battery
(supplied) and
an SD card
(optional)]
Approx. 325 g
[with battery
(supplied)]
Approx. 415 g
[with battery (supplied)]
Operating temperature
0 oC to 40 oC
Operating humidity
10% to 80%
Battery operation time
See page 19
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Motion pictures
HDC-SD20
Recording
media
SD card
Built-in
memory
HDC-TM20
HDC-HS20
SD Memory Card:
1 GB, 2 GB (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant)
SDHC Memory Card:
4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB (FAT32 system compliant)
–
HDD
16 GB
–
–
80 GB
Compression
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Recording mode and
transfer rate
HA: Approx. 17 Mbps (VBR)
HG: Approx. 13 Mbps (VBR)
HX: Approx. 9 Mbps (VBR)
HE: Approx. 6 Mbps (VBR)
Refer to page 46 for the recordable time.
Picture size
HA/HG: 1920k1080/50i
HX: 1920k1080/50i
HE: 1440k1080/50i
Audio compression
Dolby Digital (Dolby AC3)/5.1 ch
Still pictures
HDC-SD20
Recording
media
SD card
Built-in
memory
HDD
HDC-TM20
HDC-HS20
SD Memory Card:
8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB
(FAT12 and FAT16 system corresponding)
SDHC Memory Card:
4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB (FAT32 system compliant)
–
16 GB
–
–
80 GB
Compression
JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2
standard), DPOF corresponding
Picture size
1920k1080
Refer to page 50 for the number of recordable pictures.
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AC adaptor
Information for your safety
Power source:
Power consumption:
DC output:
AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
19 W
DC 9.3 V, 1.2 A (Unit operation)
DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery charging)
Dimensions
92 mm (W)k33 mm (H)k61 mm (D)
Mass
Approx. 115 g
Specifications may change without prior notice.
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