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S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
HDC-DX1 HDC-SD1
HDC-DX1/SD1
GENERAL DISC SECTION (DX1)
Power Supply DX1: DC 7.3 V/7.2 V SD1: DC9.3V/7.2V
Power Consumption DX1: 11.4W SD1: 8.0W
Weight (w/o Battery) DX1: 680g SD1: 430g
Recording Format AVCHD (Moving Picture) / JPEG (Still Picture)
LENS SECTION
Image Sensor
F Value F1.8 (WIDE) — F2.8 (TELE)
Focal Length 4.0 — 48.0 mm
35mm Film Camera Equivalent 38.5 — 462mm[16:9] (Moving Picture/ Still Picture)
CAMERA SECTION
Shutter Speed 1/50 — 1/8000 sec.(Moving Picture), 1/50 — 1/8000 sec.(Still Picture)
Backlight Compensation Yes
EVF
Monitor 3.0" Wide LCD(250 k pixels)
Date Recording Auto Date (in Data Code)
Image Stabilizer O.I.S.
Flash 1m — 2.5m (approx.)
DX1: 91.5 x 90.2 x 162.4mm SD1: 74.1 x 67 x 137mmDimensions (W x H x D)
DX1: 1/4"CCD x 3 (560k x 3pixel Total/
520k x 3[16:9](Moving Picture/ Still Picture) Effective)
SD1: 1/4"CCD x 3 (560k x 3pixel Total/
520k x 3[16:9](Moving Picture/ Still Picture) Effective)
12x Variable Speed ZoomOptical Zoom
43 mmFilter Diameter
Leica DicomarLens Brand
2 Lux (Colour Night View)Minimum Illumination
AF/ManualFocus
Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/White SetWhite Balance
Auto/ManualIris
DX1: 0.44" Wide (180k pixels) SD1: —
Stereo 5ECM, 5.1-Ch Surround Sound, Zoom Mic,Wind Noise ReductionMicrophone
English/German/French/Italian/Spanish/Dutch/Swedish/Polish/CzechOSD Language
30x/700xDigital Zoom
Applicable Disc
Cue/Review Forward/Reverse
CARD SECTION
PictBridge Yes
RECORDING SECTION
Format AVCHD (Moving Picture)
Recording Mode HF(13Mbps/CBR), HN(9Mbps/VBR), HE(6Mbps/VBR)
Playback Mode HF(13Mbps/CBR), HN(9Mbps/VBR), HE(6Mbps/VBR)
INTERFACE
USB Hi-Speed USB(USB 2.0)(miniB)
Accessory Shoe DX1: Cold SD1: —
STANDARD ACCESSORIES
AC Adaptor Yes
AC Cable Yes
DC Cable Yes
Battery Pack Lithium-Ion
IR Remote Yes
CD-ROM DX1: — SD1: HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1
8cm DVD-RAM Ver.2.1 / 8cm DVD-R for General Ver.2.0 /
8cm DVD-RW Ver.1.1 2x-speed(2x/1x) / DVD-R for DL Ver.3.0
Forward/ReverseSkip
SD/ SDHCCard Slot
JPEG Picture size: 1920x1080[16:9]2.1MEGAStill Picture
Max 999stillsDPOF
Dolby Digital (Dolby AC3)/5.1ch or 2chAudio Recording System
OutAV
OutHDMI
OutVideo Component
YesVideo Component Cable
AV MultiAV Cable
USBPC Cable
DX1: — SD1: 4GBSD Memory Card
V I D E O
C A M E R A
FUNCTIONS
•HD Crystal Engine •Focus Assist •Composition Guide Lines •Tele Macro •Soft Skin •Simultaneous Recording (Moving Pictures/Still Pictures)
•Colour Night View •0Lux Colour Night View (DX1) •One-Touch Navigation •Help Mode •Auto Lens Cover
•Built-in Flash •Thumbnail View •Easy on/off •Quick Start (SD1) •AGS (Anti-Ground Shooting)
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS (HDC-SD1)
HD Writer Ver 1.0E for SD1
Interface
Windows® 2000
Windows® XP
CPU
•Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. •Design, functions, and specifications are subject to change without notice. •All monitor
and TV pictures are simulated. •Some accessories are no t available in s ome countr ies. •1GB=1 billion b ytes. Usa ble capacit y will be
less. •You are not allowed to reproduce (copy), or transfer to a network, any part of the software applications supplied with this product for
commercial purposes without written authorization. •Panasonic will in no way be liable for any damages sustained directly or indirectly from
the use of this product or from any trouble occurring therein. •Panasonic will also in no way be liable for any losses of data caused by this
product. •SDHC Logo is a trademark. •SD Logo is a trademark. • Microsoft®, Windows® and DirectX® are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.•Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR
GmbH. •Dicomar is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG. •Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft
Corporation. •Other names of systems and products mentioned in this brochure are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the
manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned. •Microsoft®, Windows®, and NetMeeting® are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation of the U.S.A. •All other company and product names are trademarks of their respective corporations.
(Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) recommended)
USB port
(SP4)
(SP2)
Intel® Pentium® III
1.0GHz or higher
Card Reader Function
(Mass Storage)
USB port
(SP4)
(SP1/SP2)
Intel® Pentium® III
450MHz or higher
•About HD Writer Ver 1.0E
•This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment.
•This software is not compatible with a multi-CPU environment.
•Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and
not compatible with 64-bit operation systems.
•Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
•This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95,Windows 98,
Windows Me and Windows NT.
•Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and/or other countries.
•Other names of systems and products mentioned in this brochure are usually the registered
trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned.
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/videocamera/
HDC-DX1
HDC-SD1
*The t erm full HD as a pplied to Pan asonic vid eo cameras f or home use
refer s to images re corded wit h 1,08 0 vertical pixel s (scanning l ines).
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High-definition video cameras deliver incredibly realistic images that draw the viewer
A New Peak in HD Image Quality
3CCD High-Definition Video Camera
into an exciting new world, and proprietary Panasonic technologies have reached new
heights in HD quality. The beautiful images recorded by a Panasonic high-definition video
camera will bring back the emotion of the moment again and again, even years from now.
A new peak in HD image quality —— Experience it in DVD or SD/SDHC Memory Card style.
High-Definition vs. Conventional Images
Are HD (High-definition) images from a video camera really different from images
recorded with a conventional video camera? HD images contain 4 tim es as mu ch
info rma tion as conventional standard-definition images. For starters, compare the
numbe r of scan lines. HDTV has 1,080 horizonta l scan lines, SDTV ha s 576. That
translates into much higher resolution and much finer detail. Pictures are so clear and
sharp, you can see the textures in an image. Also, HD uses a 16:9 aspect ratio, so the
pictures you record have proportions that more closely match the human field of vision.
This means that viewing is more natural and comfortable. The HD revolution is well
under way, and Panasonic is helping to lead the way with HD video cameras, TVs, and
PC applications that can serve as the starting point to a beautiful new digital lifestyle.
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[Standard-Definition TV]
Effective scan lines:
576
[High-Definition TV]
Effective scan lines:
1,080
So easy to record
HD images onto DVD
HDC-DX1
V I D E O
C A M E R A
HDC-DX1 HDC-SD1
Easy-to-use DVDs
There's no need to find blank disc space, so you can start shooting right
away, and it's easy to play or edit the results right on the camera.
High-definition recording on 8 cm DVD discs in AVCHD format
In the AVCHD format you can record onto a RAM, RW, R, or R-DL (Dual Layer)
disc and get up to about 60 minutes* of continuous recording.
*When recording on a DL disc with HE mode (6 Mbps).
Compact and stylish
The compact design makes the HDC-SD1 easy to carry about, and with its
smart styling you'll want to take it everywhere.
High-definition recording on an SD/SDHC Memory Card in AVCHD format
In the AVCHD format you can record onto an SD or SDHC Memory Card
and get up to about 90 minutes* of continuous recording.
*When recording with HE mode (6 Mbps).
World's smallest*
3CCD HD video camera
HDC-SD1
*As of December 8, 2006
DVD discs allow easy, convenient archiving
AVCHD is a standard developed jointly by Sony and Panasonic for HD digital video cameras. Using highly efficient codec technologies, it records
1080i high-definition signals onto media such as 8-cm DVD discs and SD/SDHC Memory Cards. AVCHD allows an HD video camera to make
long-time recordings of high-density video information onto a DVD disc or SD/SDHC Memory Card.
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The discs are easy to store and manage, save space, and can be played on
a Blu-ray Disc player.
Quick start-up — 1.7 sec
In Quick Start mode*, the SD1 begins recording in just 1.7 seconds from the time
the LCD is opened. This lets you shoot those sudden shooting opportunities.
*This mode can be selected from the menu.
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Panasonic imaging technologies t ake HD to a b eautiful new level
HD 3CCD
Rich, Vivid Colours Bring Out
All the Beauty of High Definition
HD is es p e cially go o d for scen e s wi t h rich, vibran t colours .
And Panasonic HD video cameras p rovid e the best in colo u r
reproducibility, thanks to use of an advanced 3CCD camera system.
This system, in which three separate CCDs capture and process the
light information received through the lens, helps reproduce high-
resolution HD images with magnificent colour.
The coloured
balls and the
baby's skin are
vivid and
natural.
HD O.I.S.
Suppresses Camera Shake, So Images
Appear Sharp, Even on a Big-Screen TV
Imagine taking video shots on a moving boat and then viewing them
on a large-screen TV. They're likely to appear blurry from the boat's
movement and unsteady hands. Panasonic solves this problem with our
O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer). O.I.S. is an optical system, so image
quality is in no way degraded. If you plan to view the videos you record
on a big-screen TV, be sure to get a camera with an O.I.S. system.
Even images
shot from a
moving boat are
clear and
beautiful.
3 CC D C am e r a Sy st em
Most professional broadcasting cameras use the 3CCD
system, with its superior colour reproduction. In a 1CCD
system, all of the incoming light information is processed
by the same CCD. The more advanced 3CCD system uses
no light loss. The 3CCD camera system draws out the full potential of HD image quality.
1CCD 3CCD
Optical Axis
Colour Filter
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three distinct CCDs for processing, so there is absolutely
CCD
B
CCD
R
CCD
G
CCD
Optical Axis
Dichroic
Mirrors
3CCD
Bo th b aby 's s ki n and flo wer s ha ve
natural colour and look real.
1CCD
The b aby's skin and
fl ower s d on't look
na tur al, they lo ok
artificial.
O . I . S .
O.I.S. Lens
The lens moves up/down or left/right and bends
the incoming light to correct hand-shake.
( O p t i c al Im a ge S t ab il iz e r )
Panasonic's O.I.S. minimises hand-shake. O.I.S. is extremely effective in
situations where hand-shake is most often a problem, such as with zoom
shots. The system is optical, so there is no quality loss. Images look clear
and beautiful on a TV screen.
50"Display (O.I.S. OFF)
0.3mm
When you're s hooting, moving the camera even
a tiny bit - just 0.3 mm – results in an image blur
of 50 mm when the recording is viewed on a 50-inch screen.
50mm
BLURRY!!
CLEAR!!
O.I.S.
ON
Images look sharp and crisp, with minima l blu rring,
even o n a large-screen TV.
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Panasonic sound technologies take HD audio realism to a dynamic new level
HD
5 Microphones and 5.1-Ch Surround Sound
Capturing Voices Over a Wide Area
for a More Lifelike Sound
The festival is really starting to rock. The trumpets are out. People
are singing. At times like this, you want to record the best sound
possible. Panasonic high-definition video cameras let you do this
with five built-in microphones. They capture sounds from just about
anywhere. And they record in 5.1-channel surround, so you get a truly
lifelike sound on a Dolby Digital 5.1-channel system.
You can capture
all the
excitement.
HD Zoom Microphones
Bring Distant Sounds
Right Up Close
When you zoom in to a performer on stage, you want the sound to
zoom in at the same time. Panasonic high-definition video cameras
do exactly that, linking the microphone zoom with the lens zoom. With
this innovative feature, voices come through loud and clear even when
you're using the zoom to record someone at a distance.
Zoom in
on the actor's
voice!
5 M icropho nes and 5 .1-Ch a nnel S urround S ound
Panasonic high-definition video cameras have five electret condenser microphones, one each to capture sounds
from the front, back, right, left and centre. The centre mic helps capture the sound source and distance more
accurately. This provides a more 3-dimensional effect than conventional systems, which capture all sounds from the
front. It creates a true-to-life sound space that's a great match for the HD image quality.
*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Five electret condenser
microphones
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3CCD
Five mics capture each of the sounds from
the different sound source directions.
Zoo m Micr o phones
In Zoom mode the microp hones are linked to th e
len s act io n. When you zoom in on a su bj ec t, the
mi cropho nes fo cus o n the sound in tha t sam e
di re cti on, min imi zin g the cap ture of inci den tal
sounds. This level of sound localisation —— made
possible by the five-mic configuration - is ideal for
shooting a scene onstage or a conversation.
1x 12x
WIDE MODE ZOOM MODE
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Every scene deserves the beauty of high definition It's easy to shoot in high definition — even if it's your first time
“Leica Dicomar lens”
for truly beautiful HD video images
Th e DX1 and the SD1 boast a
Leica Dicomar lens. Developed
specifically for HD digital video
cameras, these lens systems are
made using a multi-coating process that prevents light
reflection and glare, which can make colours bleed
and images appear washed out. It also prevents rings of light, or "ghosts."
Washed-out image due to strong light
*Leica is a registered trademark of Leica
Microsystem IR GmbH, and Dicomar is a
registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
Mult i- coated le ns : clear ima ge with no
colour bleeding
“HD Crystal Engine” developed specifically
for high-resolution HD video cameras
The HD Crystal Engine is a
spe cial image processing
circuit for the 3CCD HD video camera. Able to
process large amounts of data with high speed
and precision, this engine achieves truly superb
colour reproduction for high-quality pictures.
Without HD Crystal Engine:
picture noise
With HD Crystal Engine:
smooth from corner to corner
HD Crystal Engine
“12x Optical Zoom” to bring distant subjects
up close while maintaining exceptional
HD image quality
Thi s 12x zoom can fill the screen with
even a distant subject. Because it's optical,
there is no quality loss —— you get HD
images in all their natural beauty. And
focusing is fast even when zooming, so
you catch all the best shots.
1x
38.5mm
(35mm film came ra equivalent)
12x
462mm (35mm film camera equivalent)
Image quality is preserved. Even facial
expressions are clear.
“High 6Lux Sensitivity”
for sharp, clear images even in dim lighting
The pixels are more than twice the ordinary size, so you can shoot in light
as low as 6 lux. You get natural-looking shots even in dim rooms or at dusk.
Sensitivity
This would be a nice shot ——
but it's too dark to see.
20
Lux
High 6Lux Sensitivity captures great shots
even by candlelight.
Sensitivity
Lux
6
“Focus Assist”
for more accurate manual focusing
This function enlarges the centre of the image, making it easier for you to
get a clear, sharp shot when focusing manually.
REC
Enlarged image centre makes it easier to focus
A clear, perfectly focused shot!
“Composition Guide Lines”
to help you take level shots
With wide LCD monitors, it's hard to keep images
perfectly level. The DX1 and SD1 solve this by displaying
horizontal and vertical Composition Guide Lines that
make it easy to keep the subject straight and level.
It's hard to get level shots
when using a wide LCD monitor.
Images are level,
with no slanted horizontal lines.
“Tele-Macro”
for sharp focusing, even at 60 cm
Using the zoom at full magnification, you can shoot macro close-ups while
maintaining a distance of 60 cm from your subject. This makes it much
easier to capture extreme close-ups without your body or camera casting
a shadow on the subject and while keeping the background in soft focus.
With no macro mode, focusing is poor
Crisp, sharp shots from just 60 cm away
Easy-to-See
3.0"
Wide-Screen
LCD
The LCD shows the
amount of recording time
remaining, so you don't
have to worry about it
Displays remaining battery
power (4 levels)
50 min
Displays remaining recording
time (minutes)
One-Touch Navigation linked
with the joystick
Dial for smooth Power ON
and mode switching
Ju st t urn t he dia l and you' re
re a dy to shoot or to vie w the
images afterward. Just rotate the
dial with your fingertip to select
the icon that corresponds to the
mode you want.
Recording
Mode
Playback
Mode
PC
Mode
Use this mode when recording moving pictures
and still pictures.
Use this mode when playing back scenes recorded
onto a DVD disc or SD/SDHC Memory Card.
Use this mode when you wa nt to connect the
video camera to your personal computer.
OFF
open
The lens cover opens or closes when the power is turned on or off.
And...
No more worries about losing a lens cap.
When
off
When turned
on...
One-Touch
Navigation
Joy Stick Control
ON
Power turns on
automatically
when you open
the LCD!
Open!
Begin recording right away on DVD disc or
SD/SDHC Memory Card – no need to find blank space
Blank
section
Recordable area
Area already
recorded on
Simply press the Record button, and the
DX1 and SD1 automatically find a blank
memory area and begin recording. You
get easy, error-free recording without
hav ing to worry about accidental ly
recording over previous footage.
Recording
automatically
begins at a
blank section
Buttons and levers positioned for easy,
comfortable one-hand operation
“One-Touch Navigation” for easy, intuitive setting
and shooting without taking your eyes off the subject
With One-Touch Navigation, just press the centre of the joystick to display an operating
menu. The operations you use most often are right on the monitor, so it's easy to
change settings or operate the camera without looking away from your subject.
In Help Mode there's
an on-screen
explanation of the icons.
Operation Icon Examples
Backlight Compensation
Help Mode
Tele Macro Mode
“Thumbnail View” for quick,
easy playback
T h e v i de o ca me r a LC D s cr ee n
displays a list of the recorded scenes
for quick and easy searching. You can
do some polished editing using just
the camera itself.
Easy searching!
Big letters for easier navigation.
FadeIN/FadeOUT
Soft Skin Detail
Night Mode
“Large 3.0" Wide-Screen LCD” makes it easy to
picture how images will look on a TV
The large, 3-inch LCD monitor
displays bright, clear images
with 250,000-pixel resolution.
You can see even tiny details.
It's more fun to shoot and view
images on a wide monitor, and
it's easier to picture just how the
images will look on a TV screen.
Large, easy-to-view LCD screen
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Enjoy high-definition video and superb sound on an HD home cinema
OPTIONAL ACCESS O R I E S
P O W ER
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
(For DX1)
7.2V/2640mAH
VW-VBG260
S H O OT IN G
Shoe Adaptor
Foldable design & compact size
VW-SK12-K
D A TA T R A NS FE RR I N G
SD Media Storage
40GB HDD & SD/SDHC Memory Card
compatible
*1
(For SD1)
7.2V/1320mAH
VW-VBG130
Filter Kit
Shooting under strong light
and lens protection
VW-LF43N-K VW-LDC102-S VW-CT45
SD/SDHC Memory Card
AC Adaptor
(For DX1)
VW-AD20-K
Video DC Light
Video shooting in the dark
*2
DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R-DL
Continuous fixed-position shooting
DVD
(For SD1)
VW-AD21-K
Tripod
Easy playback for TV viewing
•Connect in g with a c a ble
Just connect your video camera to an HDTV and you're ready for highdefinition viewing. If your TV is HDMI* compatible, a single HDMI cable
is all you need. When using a video compone nt cable, you need a
separate audio cable.
*HDM I, the HDMI l ogo and High-Defi nition Multim edia In terface are tra demarks or reg istered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
•Using a B lu-ray Disc p layer (for DVD)
Simply take the DVD disc from the camera and slip it in the Blu-ray Disc
player. There are no cables to connect. It's that easy.
* The disc must be finalised prior to playback.
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When using an SD/SDHC Memory Card: Use the included software to burn the images to a DVD
disc, then use the disc in the Blu-ray Disc player.
Archiving on DVD
The included software HD writer Ver 1.0E lets you burn images from an
SD/SDHC Memory Card to a DVD disc. Just download the images from
the memory card to a PC, then follow the software instructions. When
finished, you can use the DVD disc right away in a Blu-ray Disc player.
( H DC-S D 1)
HDM I cable (o ptional )
HDC -DX1/ HDC-SD1
Vid eo co mpone nt cable &
AV cab le (i nclud ed)
HDC -DX1
HDC -SD1 PC DVD
HDM I com patib le TV
HDM I com patib le TVBlu -ray Disc pl ayer
4GB RP-SDR04G
2GB RP-SDK02G
RP-SDR02G
VW-PT2-S
*1•DX1: Be sure to use the supplied battery (VW-VBG260) for this unit. SD1: Be sure to use the supplied battery (VW-VBG130) for this unit.
•Panasonic video cameras are designed for optimal performance when using genuine Panasonic batteries.
•Panasonic are not responsible for any damage or performance loss caused to the video camera, or any other loss or damage resulting from the use of batteries not manufactured by Panasonic.
•In this case, the cost of repairing the video camera is not covered under the guarantee and is the responsibility of the customer.
•Please confirm the latest information about battery on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/info/battery.html (This website is in English only.)
*2 Usable capacity will be less
1GB RP-SDK01G
RP-SDR01G
512MB RP-SDK512
RP-SDR512
LM-AF60E
LM-AF30E
LM-RW60E
LM-RW30E
LM-RF60E
LM-RF30E
LM-RF55L
Moving Picture Recording Times (approx.)
HDC-DX1 HDC-SD1
Mode
DVD-RAM (dual-sided)
DVD-RW (dual-sided)
DVD-R DL (
DVD-R (single-sided)
dual-layer
)
HF (13Mbps)
28 min.
28 min.
26 min.
14 min.
HN (9Mbps)
42 min.
42 min.
40 min.
21 min.
HE (6Mbps)
62 min.
62 min.
60 min.
31 min.
Capacity
Mode
HF (13Mbps)
HN (9Mbps)
HE (6Mbps)
•These figures vary depending on the pictures being recorded.
*Usable capacity will be less.
SDHC
Memory Card
4GB*
40 min.
60 min.
90 min.
2GB*
20 min.
30 min.
45 min.
SD Memory Card
1GB*
10 min.
15 min.
22 min.
Number of Recordable Still Pictures (approx.)
HDC-DX1 HDC-SD1
SDHC
Capacity
Image
Quality
1920 x 1080
pixels [16:9]
• High Picture Quality Normal Picture Quality
• These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed.
*Usable capacity will be less.
Memory Card
4GB*
3290
5170
2GB*
1680
2630
SD Memory Card
1GB*
820
1290
512MB*
410
650
Capacity
Image
Quality
1920 x 1080
pixels [16:9]
*We recommend using the DVD disc made by Panasonic for moving picture recording.
*We recommend using SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory cards conforming to
class2 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating or the following SD Memory Cards made by
Panasonic for motion picture recording.
*Please confirm the latest information about DVD disc and SD/SDHC Memory Cards that can be used
for moving picture recording, on the following website.
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.)
SDHC
Memory Card
4GB*
3290
5160
2GB*
1670
2630
SD Memory Card
1GB*
820
1290
512MB*
5 min.
7 min.
10 min.
512MB*
410
640
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