Panasonic HC-MDH2M, HC-MDH2 User Manual

Basic Operating Instructions

High Definition Video Camera

Model No.

HC-MDH2

HC-MDH2M

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future
use.

This document explains basic operations of the unit. For more detailed
explanation, please refer to “Operating Instructions (PDF format)” which
is recorded in the enclosed CD-ROM.

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Information for Your Safety

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or
product damage,
≥ Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture,

dripping or splashing.

≥ Do not place objects filled with liquids,

such as vases, on this unit.

≥ Use only the recommended accessories.
≥ Do not remove covers.
≥ Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer

servicing to qualified service personnel.

CAUTION!

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or
product damage,
≥ Do not install or place this unit in a

bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another
confined space. Ensure this unit is well
ventilated.

≥ Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation

openings with newspapers, tablecloths,
curtains, and similar items.

≥ Do not place sources of naked flames,

such as lighted candles, on this unit.

The mains plug is the disconnecting device.
Install this unit so that the mains plug can be
unplugged from the socket outlet
immediately.

∫ Concerning the battery

CAUTION

≥ Danger of explosion if battery is

incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
type recommended by the manufacturer.

≥ When disposing of the batteries, please

contact your local authorities or dealer
and ask for the correct method of
disposal.

∫ Product identification marking

Product Location

High Definition Video
Camera

AC adaptor Bottom

Bottom

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not
disassemble, heat above 60 oC or
incinerate.

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-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other
Countries outside the European
Union

This symbol is only valid
in the European Union.
If you wish to discard
this product, please
contact your local
authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct
method of disposal.

∫ Cautions for use

Keep this unit as far away as possible from
electromagnetic equipment (such as
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

≥ If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the

pictures and/or sound on this unit may be
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

≥ Do not use this unit near cell phones because

doing so may result in noise adversely
affecting the pictures and/or 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 this
unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.

≥ If this unit is adversely affected by

electromagnetic equipment and stops
functioning properly, turn this unit off and
remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor.
Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC
adaptor and turn this unit on.

Do not use this unit near radio transmitters
or high-voltage lines.

≥ If you record near radio transmitters or

high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/
or sound may be adversely affected.

About connecting to a PC

≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the

supplied one.

About connecting to a TV

≥ Do not use any other AV cables except the

supplied one.

≥ Please use “High Speed HDMI Cables” that

have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).
Cables not conforming to the HDMI standard
will not work. Panasonic HDMI cable is
recommended. Part No.: RP-CHE15 (1.5 m)

About using a headphone

≥

Excessive sound pressure from earphones
and headphones can cause hearing loss.

≥ Listening at full volume for long periods may

damage the user’s ears.

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∫ About the recording format for

recording motion pictures

You can record motion pictures with AVCHD
recording formats using this unit. (l 23)
≥ AVCHD Progressive (1080/50p) supported.

AVCHD Progressive:

It is possible to record video with highest quality
(1080/50p) possible with this unit.

∫ 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
related component).

∫ About Condensation

(When the lens, the viewfinder
or LCD Monitor is fogged up)

Condensation occurs when there is a change in
temperature or humidity, such as when the unit
is taken from outside or a cold room to a warm
room. Please be careful, as it may cause the
lens, the viewfinder or LCD monitor to become
soiled, moldy, or damaged.
When taking the unit to a place which has a
different temperature, if the unit is accustomed
to the room temperature of the destination for
about one hour, condensation can be
prevented. (When the difference in temperature
is severe, place the unit in a plastic bag or the
like, remove air from the bag, and seal the bag.)
When condensation has occurred, remove the
battery and/or the AC adapter and leave the
unit like that for about one hour. When the unit
becomes accustomed to the surrounding
temperature, fogginess will disappear naturally.

∫ Cards that you can use with

this unit

SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and
SDXC Memory Card

≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have

the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory
Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are
not based on SD Memory Card
Specifications.

≥ Refer to page 17 for more details on SD

cards.

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∫ For the purposes of these

operating instructions

≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and

SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the
“SD card”.

≥ Function that can be used for Motion Picture

Recording Mode:

Function that can be used for Still Picture
Recording Mode:

≥ Function that can be used for the Playback

Mode:

Function that can be used for the Playback
Mode (motion pictures only):

Function that can be used for the Playback
Mode (still pictures only):

≥ Scene(s) recorded in 1080/50p or

1080/50i: “AVCHD scene(s)”

≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an

arrow, for example: l 00

These operating instructions are designed for
use with models and

HC-MDH2M

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.

≥ Not all models may be available depending

on the region of purchase.

HC-MDH2

. Pictures may be slightly

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Contents

∫ How to open the Operating Instructions (PDF format)

When you insert the CD-ROM and open the [INDEX.pdf] in the CD-ROM, the Operating
Instructions list will be displayed. Click the document name of the Operating Instructions you
would like to open.
≥ Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF file. Please download it from the homepage of

Adobe Systems Incorporated.

Information for Your Safety........................... 2

Accessories.................................................... 7

Preparation

Names and Functions of Main Parts ............8

Power supply................................................ 14

Inserting/removing the battery ............... 14

Charging the battery .............................. 15

Charging and recording time ................. 16

Recording to a card ..................................... 17

Cards that you can use with this unit ..... 17

Inserting/removing an SD card .............. 17

Turning the unit on/off ................................. 18

Using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder............. 18

How to use the touch screen ................. 18

Viewfinder adjustment ........................... 19

Setting date and time................................... 20

Using the menu screen ............................... 21

Language selection ............................... 21

Basic

Selecting a media to record ........................ 22

Formatting cards.................................... 22

Recording motion pictures ......................... 23

Recording still pictures ............................... 23

Intelligent Auto Mode .................................. 24

Using the zoom ............................................ 25

Manual recording ......................................... 26

Motion picture/Still picture playback ......... 27

Watching Video/Pictures on your TV ..... 28

Others

Specifications............................................... 29

About copyright ........................................... 31

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Accessories

Check the accessories before using this unit.
Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Product numbers correct as of Feb. 2014. These may be subject to change.

Battery pack

VW-VBD29

AC adaptor

VSK0733

AC cable

K2CJ2YY00052

AV c abl e

K2KA6CA00001

USB cable

K2KYYYY00201

Eye cup

VYC1080

Lens cap

VYK5Y52

External stereo
microphone

VW-VMS10A

Optional accessories

Some optional accessories may not be
available in some countries.

Battery pack (lithium/CGA-D54s)

HDMI cable (RP-CHE15)

Stereo microphone (VW-VMS10)

Wide conversion lens (VW-W4907H)

Filter kit (VW-LF49N)

LED video light (VW-LED1)

CD-ROM

Operating Instructions
VFF1251

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Preparation

Names and Functions of Main Parts

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1 Shoulder strap fixture
2Handle
3 Sub zoom lever [W/T] (l 25)

≥ This lever functions in the same manner as

the zoom lever.

4 Sub recording start/stop button

≥ This button functions in the same manner as

the recording start/stop button.

5 Microphone cable holder
6 Accessory shoe
7 External microphone terminal [EXT MIC]

(l 13)

≥ A compatible plug-in powered microphone

can be used as an external microphone.

≥ When the unit is connected with the AC

adaptor, sometimes noise may be heard
depending on the microphone type. In this
case, please switch to the battery for the
power supply and the noise will stop.

8 Photoshot button [ ] (l 23)

6

7

8
9

11
12

10

13

18 1917

9 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Recording Mode)

(l 25)
Volume lever [rVOLs]/Thumbnail
display switch [ / ] (In Playback
Mode)

10 Grip belt (l 12)
11 Status indicator (l 18)
12 Power switch (l 18)
13 Recording start/stop button (l 23)
14 Charging lamp [CHG] (l 15)
15 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 15)

≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the

supplied one.

16 Headphone terminal [ ]
17 USB terminal [HOST]/[USB 2.0]
18 USB terminal [DEVICE]/[USB 2.0]
19 HDMI terminal [HDMI] (l 28)

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27

20 Ring LED
21 Shoulder strap fixture
22 Internal microphones
23 Recording lamp
24 Lens (l 12)
25 Lens hood
26 Multi manual ring (l 26)
27 Camera function button

[CAMERA FUNCTION] (l 26)

28 Mode switch
29 Intelligent auto/Manual/Manual focus

switch [iA/MANUAL/FOCUS] (l 24)

30 Cursor button
31 Optical Image Stabilizer button

[ O.I.S.]

32 Menu button [MENU] (l 21)
33 Eyepiece corrector lever (l 19)
34 Tripod receptacle

≥ Attaching a tripod with a screw length of

5.5 mm or more may damage the unit.

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O.I.S.

29 3028

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MANUAL

FOCUS

MENU

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35 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 18)

≥ It can open up to 90o.

≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or

90o B towards the opposite direction.

36 Eye cup attachment part (l 12)
37 Eye cup (l 12)
38 Accessory shoe

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39 Viewfinder (l 19)

≥ Extend the viewfinder before use.

40 Speaker
41 Battery release button [PUSH] (l 14)
42 Battery holder (l 14)
43 Video output terminal [VIDEO OUT] (l28)
44 Audio output terminal [AUDIO OUT] (
45 Component

terminal

[Y]/[PB/CB]/[PR/CR] (l 28)

l

28)

46 SD card cover (l 17)

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47 Card slot 2 (left) (l 17)
48 Access lamp (card 2) (l 17)
49 Card slot 1 (right) (l 17)
50 Access lamp (card 1) (l 17)

51 SD card cover (l 17)
52 Access lamp [BUILT-IN MEMORY]
53 Card slot (l 17)
54 Access lamp (SD card) (l 17)

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∫ Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand.

1, 2 Flip the belt cover and the belt.
3 Adjust the length.
4, 5 Replace the belt.

A Notch
B Protrusion

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

Attach or remove it by pinching on it.











∫ Attaching the eye cup

Attach by aligning the notch of the eye cup attachment part with the protrusion at the inside of the
eye cup.

∫ Attaching the lens cap

Protect the lens surface with the lens cap while the unit is not used.

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∫ About the external stereo

microphone

External stereo microphone

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Attaching the external stereo
microphone to the unit

1 Attach the microphone to the

accessory shoe.

1

1 Microphone condenser
2 Cable Holder
3Lock ring
4 Mini plug and Cable
5Shoe
6 Plug section

2





3

4

5

1 Loosen the lock ring.
2 Attach the microphone.
3 Firmly tighten the lock ring.

≥ Do not apply excessive force on the lock ring.
≥ Make sure that the microphone is securely

attached.

2 Connect the plug to the external

microphone terminal.

≥ Check that the unit is turned off. Connecting

or removing the microphone while the unit is
turned on may cause malfunction.

≥ You can fasten the excess cable by tucking it

into the cable holder.

≥ When removing the microphone, disconnect

the plug, and then remove the microphone in
reverse order of attaching.

≥ Hold the lock ring when mounting or

removing the microphone.

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Preparation

Removing the battery

Be sure to set the power switch to OFF and
the status indicator goes off. Then remove the
battery while supporting the unit to prevent it
from dropping.

While pressing the battery release button,
remove the battery.

Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.

Power supply

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit

The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBD29/CGA-D54s.

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.

Inserting/removing the battery

≥ Set the power switch to OFF to turn off the unit. (l 18)

Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.

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Charging the battery

When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully before
using this unit for the first time.

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:

≥ Use the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use the AC adaptor of another device.
≥ 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.

≥ The battery can be charged if the unit is turned on.
≥ It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC and 30 oC. (The

battery temperature should also be the same.)

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



A DC input terminal
B Charging lamp

1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor, then the AC outlet.
2 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input terminal.

≥ As the charging lamp lights up green, charging starts. It will turn off when the charging is

completed.

≥ When the charging lamp is flashing at approximately 4 second intervals (off for approx.

2 seconds, on for approx. 2 seconds), the battery is over discharged or the temperature of the
battery is too high or low. It can be charged, but it may take a few hours to complete the charging
normally. When the charging lamp is flashing at approximately 0.5 second intervals (off for
approx. 0.25 seconds, on for approx. 0.25 seconds), the battery is not charged.

∫ Connecting to the AC outlet

It is possible to use this unit with power supplied from the AC outlet by turning on the unit with the
AC adaptor connected.
When recording for a long time, keep the AC adaptor connected and use it together with the battery.
This allows you to continue the recording even if a power failure occurs or the AC adaptor is
unplugged from the AC outlet by accident.

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≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 7, 14).
≥ 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 a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with

doors and windows closed.

Charging and recording time

∫ Charging/Recording time

≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH
≥ When using the viewfinder (times in parentheses are when using the LCD monitor)
≥ These charging times are for when the unit is turned off.

Battery model number

[Voltage/Capacity

(minimum)]

Supplied battery

[7.2 V/2900 mAh]

≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour and “min” for minute.
≥ 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.

≥ If the unit is turned on, charging will take twice to three times longer than the table above.

Charging

time

4h

Recording

format

[1080/50p]

[PH 1080/50i]

[HA 1080/50i]

[HG 1080/50i]/

[HE 1080/50i]

[SA 576/50i]/
[SX 576/50i]

Maximum

continuous

recordable time

5h25min

(5h10min)

5h45min

(5h25min)

5h45min

(5h30min)

5h50min

(5h30min)

6h10min

(5h50min)

Actual

recordable

time

3h20min

(3h10min)

3h35min

(3h20min)

3h35min

(3h20min)

3h35min

(3h25min)

3h50min

(3h35min)

≥ 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 the battery discharges, then will flashes red.

≥ If the unit is charged while it is turned on, will be displayed on the screen. will

disappear after charging is complete.

≥ As long as the charging lamp is flashing, charging is not complete even after has

disappeared.

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HC-MDH2

HC-MDH2M

HC-MDH2

Recording to a card

The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card or built-in memory. To record to an
SD card, read the following.

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.

Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards/SDXC
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.)

≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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 22) When the SD card is formatted, all of the
recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.

Caution:
Check that the access lamp has gone off.

Access lamp A

≥ When this unit is accessing the SD card,

the access lamp lights up.

1 Open the SD card cover and insert

(remove) the SD card into (from)
the card slot B.

≥

One SD card can be inserted into each of the
card slot 1 and the card slot 2.

≥ 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.

2 Securely close the SD card cover.

≥ Securely close it until it clicks.

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Preparation

To turn off the unit

Set the power switch to OFF while
pressing the lock release button.
The status indicator goes off.

Turning the unit on/off

Set the power switch to ON while pressing the lock release button B to turn on
the unit.

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

A The status indicator lights on.

≥ To turn on the unit again after the [ECONOMY (BATT)] or [ECONOMY (AC)] is activated, set the

power switch to OFF once, and then to ON again.

Preparation

Using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder

The viewfinder is turned off and the LCD monitor is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened.
The viewfinder is turned on when the LCD monitor is closed.

How to use the touch screen

You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger.

≥ The unit supports both operations using the cursor buttons and operations using the touch

screen. Select the optimal method according to the situation.

≥ In this operating instructions, the majority of functions are described on the basis of

operations using the cursor buttons.

∫ Touch

Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or
picture.

≥ Touch the centre of the icon.
≥ Touching the touch screen will not operate while you

are touching another part of the touch screen.

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∫ Slide while touching

A Eyepiece corrector lever

Move your finger while pressing on the touch screen.

∫ About the operation icons

≥ To operate the following icons using the cursor buttons, select the desired icon using the

cursor buttons and then press the button in the centre. (Excluding some functions)

///:
These icons are used to switch the menu and
thumbnail display page, for item selection and setting
etc.

:
This icon is used to return to the previous screen such
as when setting menus.

≥ Do not touch on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens.

Viewfinder adjustment

≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.

Adjusting the field of view

It adjusts the field of view to show the image on the viewfinder clearly.

1 Adjust the viewfinder to suit your

vision so that you can see the
display images clearly.

≥ Be careful not to trap your fingers when moving

the viewfinder.

≥ The viewfinder can be lifted vertically up to

approximately 90o.

≥ Close the LCD monitor and turn on the

viewfinder.

2 Adjust the focus by operating the

eyepiece corrector lever.

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Preparation

Setting date and time

The clock is not set at the time of purchase. Make sure to set the clock.

1 Select the menu. (l 21)

: [OTHER FUNCTION] # [CLOCK SET]

MENU

2 Select the date and time to be set using the

cursor button right or left, then adjust the
desired value using the cursor button up or
down.

≥ The year can be set between 2000 and 2039.

3 Select [ENTER] using the cursor button right or left, then press the

button in the centre.

≥ The screen may switch to the setting screen for the [TIME ZONE]. Using cursor

button and set the [TIME ZONE].

≥ Select [EXIT], then press the button in the centre or press the MENU button to

complete the setting.

≥ 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 to set the date and time.

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MENU

MENU

Using the menu screen

≥ You can also perform operations by touch operation. (l 18)

1 Press the MENU button.
2

Select the desired top menu A
using the cursor button, then
press the cursor button right or
press the button in the centre.

3

Select the submenu item B, then
press the cursor button right or
press the button in the centre.

≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by

using / .

4 Select the desired item, then

press the button in the centre
to enter the setting.

5 Select [EXIT], then press the

button in the centre or press
the MENU button to exit the
menu setting.

∫ About guide display

After selecting and press the button in
the centre, selecting the submenus and
items and press the button in the centre will
cause function descriptions and settings
confirmation messages to appear.
≥ After the messages have been displayed,

the guide display is cancelled.

Language selection

You can select the language on the screen
display and the menu screen.

: [OTHER FUNCTION] #

[LANGUAGE] # desired language

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Basic

HC-MDH2

HC-MDH2M

HC-MDH2

HC-MDH2

HC-MDH2M

Selecting a media to record

[SD CARD 1] and [SD CARD 2] can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures.

[SD CARD] and [Built-inMemory] can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures.

1 Change the mode to or .
2 Select the menu. (l 21)

: [SW & DISP SETUP] # [MEDIA SELECT]

MENU

3 Select the media you want to record motion pictures or still pictures on by

using the cursor button, and press the button in the centre.

HC-MDH2M

≥ The media is selected separately to motion pictures or still pictures is highlighted in yellow.

4 Select [ENTER] and press the button in the centre.

Formatting cards

If you use the SD cards for the first time for recording with this unit, format the cards.
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.

1 Select the menu.

2

Select [SD CARD 1] or [SD CARD 2] and press the button in the centre.

Select [SD CARD] and press the button in the centre.

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: [OTHER FUNCTION] # [FORMAT MEDIA]

MENU

Basic

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Recording motion pictures

1 Change the mode to .
2 Open the LCD monitor.

3 Press the recording start/stop

button B to start recording.

A When you begin recording, ;

changes to ¥.

≥ Recording will stop when you press the

recording start/stop button again.

Basic

Recording still pictures

1 Change the mode to .
2 Open the LCD monitor.

3 Press the button.

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Basic

MANUAL

FOCUS

iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch

Slide the switch to change the Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode/Manual
Focus Mode.

Intelligent Auto Mode

The modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to
record.

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Basic

Zoom lever/Sub zoom lever

T side:

Close-up recording (zoom in)

W side:

Wide-angle recording (zoom out)

T

W

T

WWW

Ring Zoom

T side:

Close-up recording (zoom in)

W side:

Wide-angle recording (zoom out)

Using the zoom

T

W

T

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Basic

MNL

ZOOM





A CAMERA FUNCTION button
B Multi manual ring

C Ring operation icons

FOCUS

*1

Focus

WB White Balance

SHUTTER Manual Shutter Speed

IRIS Iris/Gain Adjustment

ZOOM

*2

Zoom

*1 This can be set only in Manual Focus Mode.
*2 This can also be operated in Intelligent Auto

Mode.

*1

Manual recording

Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode.

≥ is displayed in the Manual Mode.

MANUAL

FOCUS

∫ When using the multi manual ring

1 Press the

CAMERA FUNCTION button
to select the desired item.

≥ Selected item changes whenever the

CAMERA FUNCTION button is
pressed.

≥ The selected ring operation icon is

displayed in area C.

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ZOOM

ZOOM

2 Rotate the multi manual ring

to select the setting.

≥ When a manual icon is displayed,

operation using the multi manual ring is
not possible.

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Motion picture/Still picture playback

≥ You can also perform operations by touch operation. (l 18)

1 Change the mode to .
2 Select the play mode select icon A using

the cursor button, then press the button
in the centre.

3 Select the media type B and press the

button in the centre.

4 Select the still picture C or the

recording format of the motion picture
D you wish to play back and press the
button in the centre.

≥ Select [ENTER] and press the button in the centre.

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

5 Select the scene or the still picture to

be played back and press the button in
the centre.

≥ The recording format is displayed in the thumbnail

display of the motion pictures. ( , , etc.)

≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by using /

.

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6 Select the playback operation by selecting the operation icon and press the

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



button in the centre.

SCN 0:00:00

SCN 0:00:00



E Operation icon

≥ Operation icons and screen display will disappear when

no operation is performed for a specific period of time. To
display them again, press the cursor button.

Watching Video/Pictures on your TV

Connect this unit to a TV using an HDMI
cable (commercially-available), an AV cable
(supplied) or a component cable
(commercially-available).

≥ When connecting with a component cable, also

connect the audio terminals of an AV cable.

A HDMI terminal
B A/V terminal
C Component terminal

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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; 6.7 W
Charging; 10.7 W

Motion picture recording format:

AVCHD format version 2.0 compliant (AVCHD
Progressive)

Motion picture compression:

MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

Audio compression:

®

Dolby

Digital (2 ch)

Recording mode and transfer rate:

[1080/50p]; Maximum 28 Mbps (VBR)
[PH 1080/50i]; Maximum 24 Mbps (VBR)
[HA 1080/50i]; Average 17 Mbps (VBR)
[HG 1080/50i]; Average 13 Mbps (VBR)
[HE 1080/50i]; Average 5 Mbps (VBR)
[SA 576/50i]; Average 9 Mbps (VBR)
[SX 576/50i]; Average 4.5 Mbps (VBR)
Refer to the operating instructions (PDF
format) for the picture size and recordable time
of a motion picture.

Still picture recording format:

JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system,
based on Exif 2.2 standard)
Refer to the operating instructions (PDF
format) for picture size of a still picture and
number of recordable pictures.

Recording media:

SD Memory Card
SDHC Memory Card
SDXC Memory Card
Refer to the
for details on SD cards usable in this unit.

Built-in memory; 32 GB

operating instructions (PDF format)

Image sensor:

1/2.33 type (1/2.33z) 1MOS image sensor
Total; 17520 K
Effective pixels;

Motion picture
Still picture; 3240 K (4:3), 3240 K (3:2),
4140 K (16:9)

* When Level Shot Function is set to off

Lens:

Auto Iris, 21k optical zoom, F1.8 to F3.5
Focal length;

2.82 mm to 59.2 mm
Macro (Full range AF)
35 mm equivalent;

Motion picture;
28 mm to 729.6 mm (16:9),

36.2 mm to 893 mm (4:3)
Still picture;

33.9 mm to 712.6 mm (4:3),

33.2 mm to 697.6 mm (3:2),
28 mm to 729.6 mm (16:9)

Minimum focus distance;

Normal; Approx. 3.0 cm (Wide)/
Approx. 1.5 m (Tele)
Tele Macro; Approx. 60 cm (Tele)
Intelligent Auto Macro;
Approx. 1 cm (Wide)/Approx. 60 cm (Tele)

Filter diameter:

49 mm

Zoom:

i.Zoom OFF 26k , 50k i.Zoom, 60k/1500k
digital zoom
(Using image sensor effective area)

Image stabilizer function:

Optical (Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer, Active
Mode (Rotation correction), Tilt correction function)

Monitor:

7.5 cm (3.0z) wide LCD monitor (Approx. 460 K
dots)

Viewfinder:

0.61 cm (0.24z) wide EVF (Approx. 263 K dots
equivalent)

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Microphone:

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Stereo (with a Zoom Microphone)

Minimum required illumination:

Approx. 2 lx (1/25 with Low Light Mode in the
Scene Mode)
Approx. 1 lx with the Colour Night View function

AV connector video output level:

1.0 Vp-p, 75 h, PAL system

Component connector video output level:

Y; 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h
Pb; 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h
Pr; 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h

HDMI connector video output level:

HDMI™ Type A 1080p/1080i/576p

AV connector audio output level (Line):

316 mV, 600 h, 2 ch

Headphone output:

77 mV, 32 h (Stereo mini jack)

HDMI connector audio output level:

Dolby Digital/Linear PCM

MIC input:

j60 dBV (Mic sensitivity j40 dB equivalent,
0dB=1V/Pa, 1kHz)
(Stereo mini jack)

USB:

Reader function

SD card; Read only (No copyright protection
support)

Built-in memory; Read only
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0),
[HOST]; USB terminal Type A
[DEVICE]; USB terminal Type Mini B
USB host function (for external drive)

Dimensions:

205 mm (W)k217 mm (H)k479 mm (D)
(including projecting parts)

Mass:

Approx. 2270
[without battery (supplied) and an SD card
(optional)]

Mass in operation:

Approx. 2400
[with battery (supplied) and an SD card
(optional)]

Operating temperature:

0 oCto40oC

Operating humidity:

10%RH to 80%RH

g

g

Battery operation time:

See page 16

AC adaptor

Information for your safety

Power source:

AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption:

16 W

DC output:

DC 9.3 V, 1.2 A

Dimensions:

52 mm (W)k26 mm (H)k86.3 mm (D)

Mass:

Approx. 115

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About copyright

∫ 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.

∫ Licenses

≥ SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
≥ “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive” and the

“AVCHD Progressive” 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 High-Definition

Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing
LLC in the United States and other countries.

≥ 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.

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

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