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

1514 16

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)

8 9

11 12

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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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.

O.I.S.

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MANUAL

FOCUS

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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)

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