PANASONIC HDC-TM20 User Manual

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High Definition Video Camera

Model No. HDC-SD20

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

Operating Instructions

HDC-TM20

HDC-HS20

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Information for Your Safety

Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic High Definition Video Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your High Definition Video Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.

∫ Caution for AC mains lead

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below. If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live. As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue. The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL Ó OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

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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.

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.

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∫ 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

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.

[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.

and recycling of old products and

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.

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 24 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

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

DirectX 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.

, Core™, Pentium® and Celeron® are the

≥ Intel

registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.

≥ AMD Athlon

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.

™

is a trademark of Panasonic

, Windows®, Windows Vista® and

are either registered trademarks or

™

is a trademark of the Advanced

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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Contents

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

Accessories.................................................... 9

Features........................................................ 10

Preparation

Before using

[1] Handling of Built-in Memory and HDD

(Hard disk drive)

[HDC-TM20/HDC-HS20] ..................... 11

Handling of built-in memory

[HDC-TM20] ........................................ 11

Handling of HDD [HDC-HS20]............. 12

[2] Parts identification and handling..... 13

[HDC-SD20/HDC-TM20] ..................... 13

[HDC-HS20]......................................... 16

Setup

[1] Power supply ..................................... 19

Charging the battery............................ 19

Inserting/removing the battery............. 20

Charging and recording time ............... 21

Connecting to the AC outlet................. 23

[2] Preparation of SD cards.................... 24

Cards that you can use with this unit... 24

Inserting/removing an SD card............ 25

[3] Selecting a mode

(Turning the unit on/off) .................... 26

Turning the power on and off with

the LCD monitor .................................. 27

[4] How to use the touch screen............ 28

[5] Using the menu screen..................... 29

Language selection ............................. 30

Menu list .............................................. 30

[6] Setting date and time ........................ 34

World time setting (Displaying the

time of the travel destination) .............. 36

[7] Adjusting LCD monitor ..................... 37

LCD monitor adjustment...................... 37

Touch screen calibration...................... 38

Changing the picture quality on

the LCD monitor .................................. 38

Recording Yourself .............................. 38

[8] Using with the remote control.......... 39

Operation of direction buttons/

OK button ............................................ 40

Recording

Recording (Basic)

[1] Before recording ............................... 41

Intelligent auto mode........................... 42

Quick start........................................... 44

Quick power on................................... 45

[2] Recording motion pictures .............. 46

Recording modes/approximate

recordable time ................................... 48

PRE-REC............................................ 49

Shooting guide .................................... 49

[3] Recording still pictures .................... 50

Picture quality...................................... 51

Simultaneous recording (recording still pictures while

recording motion pictures)................... 52

Number of recordable pictures............ 52

[4] Zoom in/out function ........................ 53

Digital zoom function ........................... 53

[5] Optical image stabilizer function ..... 54

[6] AF tracking ........................................ 55

[7] Recording with the video light......... 56

Recording (Advanced)

[1] Recording functions of operation

icons................................................... 57

Operation icons................................... 57

[2] Recording functions of menus ........ 60

[3] Manual recording .............................. 70

White balance ..................................... 71

Manual shutter speed/

iris adjustment..................................... 72

Manual focus adjustment .................... 73

Picture adjustment .............................. 73

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Playback

Backup

Playback

[1] Motion picture playback ................... 74

Creating still picture from motion

picture.................................................. 77

Highlight&Time frame index................. 77

Playing back motion pictures by

date...................................................... 78

Intelligent scene selection ................... 78

Highlight playback ............................... 79

Repeat playback.................................. 80

Resuming the previous playback......... 80

[2] Still picture playback......................... 81

Playing back still pictures by date........ 83

Editing

[1] Deleting scenes/still pictures ........... 84

[2] Dividing a scene to delete ................ 86

[3] Protecting scenes/still pictures ....... 87

[4] DPOF setting...................................... 88

[5] Copying between SD card and

Built-in Memory/HDD

[HDC-TM20/HDC-HS20] ..................... 89

Confirming remaining capacity on

the copy destination............................. 89

Copying ............................................... 90

[6] Relay scene combining

[HDC-TM20] ........................................ 92

[7] Formatting.......................................... 93

With a TV

[1] Watching Video/Pictures on your

TV ........................................................ 94

Connecting with a HDMI mini cable..... 97

Listening in 5.1 channel sound ............ 98

Connecting with the component

cable.................................................... 98

[2] Playback using VIERA Link

(HDAVI Control

™

)............................... 99

With other products

[1] Connecting a DVD burner to copy

to/play back a disc .......................... 102

Preparing for copying/playing back ... 102

Copying to discs................................ 104

Playing back the copied disc............. 108

Managing the copied disc (Formatting, Auto protect, Displaying

disc information) ................................ 109

[2] Dubbing images onto other video

device ............................................... 110

[3] With a printer (PictBridge)............... 111

With a PC

Before using

[1] What you can do with a PC ............ 114

End User License Agreement ........... 116

[2] Operating environment................... 117

Setup

[1] Installation ....................................... 119

[2] Connecting to a PC ......................... 121

About the PC display......................... 123

Using with a PC

[1] Starting HD Writer AE 1.0 ............... 124

Reading the operating instructions

of the software applications............... 124

[2] If using Macintosh........................... 125

Others

Indications

[1] Indications....................................... 126

[2] Messages ......................................... 130

About recovery .................................. 131

Helpful hints

[1] Functions that cannot be used

simultaneously ................................ 132

[2] Troubleshooting.............................. 135

Cautions for use........................................ 142

Specifications ............................................ 146

Index........................................................... 150

PreparationRecordingPlaybackBackupWith a PCOthers

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∫ Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre

≥ For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852 ≥ For customers within the Republic of

lreland: 01 289 8333

≥ Visit our website for product information ≥ E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk

Technical Support for AV Software

≥ For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3869 ≥ For customers within the Republic of Ireland:

01 289 8333

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

≥ For customers: 0844 844 3856 ≥ Order accessory and consumable items for

your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday– Thursday 9.00 a.m.–5.30 p.m., Friday 9.30 a.m.– 5.30 p.m. (Excluding public holidays)

≥ Or go on line through our Internet Accessory

ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk

≥ Most major credit and debit cards accepted. ≥ All enquiries transactions and distribution

facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.

≥ It couldn’t be simpler! ≥ Also available through our Internet is direct

shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details.

Interested in purchasing an extended guarantee? Please call 0870 240 6284 or visit our website www.panasonic.co.uk/guarantee

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Accessories

Check the accessories before using this unit.

Battery pack

VW-VBG070

AC adaptor

VSK0698

AC cable

K2CT3CA00004

DC cable

K2GJYDC00004

Remote control (Battery built-in)

N2QAEC000024

AV cable

K2KYYYY00054

Component cable

K1HY10YY0005

USB cable

K1HY04YY0032

Stylus pen

VFC4394

Optional accessories

Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

AC adaptor (VW-AD21EB-K)

Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG070)

Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG130)

Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG260)

Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG6)

Battery pack holder kit (VW-VH04)

HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30)

Tele conversion lens (VW-T4314H)

Wide conversion lens (VW-W4307H)

Filter kit (VW-LF43NE)

Video DC light (VW-LDC103E)

Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E)

Shoe adaptor (VW-SK12E)

DVD burner (VW-BN1)

SD/SDHC Memory Card (Refer to page 24)

*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

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Features

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∫ 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 Available function Picture quality

Watching Video/Pictures on your TV (l 94 to 101)

Using a DVD burner (l 102 to 109)

What you can do with a PC (l 114 to 115)

Dubbing images onto other video device (l 110)

Playback with the HDMI mini cable

jPlayback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™)

(l 99)

Playback with the component cable [1080i]

Playback with the component cable [576i] Standard images

Playback with the AV cable

Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play back a disc

jPlaying back the copied disc (l 108)

Copying data to a PC and easy editing High definition

Writing data to BD/DVD discs and SD cards

Converting the motion picture data to MPEG2 Standard images

Creating a DVD Video disc

Dubbing images when connecting with the AV cable Standard images

High definition images

Standard images

images

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Preparation

Before using

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 102, 114)

∫ 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 143)

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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.

∫ 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 102,

114)

∫ 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.

∫ 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]

≥ 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 143)

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Preparation

A/V

23456 7

14 15 16

17 18 19

11 1 2

Before using

[HDC-SD20/HDC-TM20]

Parts identification and handling

1 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 28, 37)

≥ 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.

2 Manual button [MANUAL] (l 70) 3 Optical image stabilizer button

[ , O.I.S.] (l 54)

4 Light button [LIGHT] (l 56) 5 Speaker 6 Intelligent auto button [iA] (l 42) 7 PRE-REC button [PRE-REC] (l 49) 8 Battery holder (l 20) 9 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 23)

≥ Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a

10 USB terminal [ ] (l 102, 111, 121) 11 Menu button [MENU] (l 29) 12 Delete button [ ] (l 84)

genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VW-AD21EB-K; optional).

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13 SD card open lever [OPEN] (l 25)

20 21

23 2425

14 Audio-video output terminal [A/V]

(l 94, 110)

≥ Use the AV cable (only the supplied cable).

15 Component terminal [COMPONENT]

(l 94) 16 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 94, 99) 17 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 11, 25) 18 Card slot (l 25) 19 SD card cover (l 25)

20 Built-in flash (l 67) 21 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)

Lens cover A

≥The lens cover opens in

recording mode. (l 26)

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.

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.

≥ 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 40) 24 Recording lamp (l 31) 25 Video light (l 56)

≥ 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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26 Recording start/stop button (l 46)

30 31

3233

34 35

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27 Status indicator (l 26) 28 Mode switch (l 26) 29 Photoshot button [ ] (l 50) 30 Zoom lever [W/T] (In recording mode)

(l 53)

Thumbnail display switch/Volume lever

[s /VOLr] (In playback mode) (l 75) 31 Internal microphones (5.1 channel

support) 32 Grip belt

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

1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the length. 3 Replace the belt.

33 Shoulder strap fixture

34 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 20) 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.

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[HDC-HS20]

A/V

1 234567

17 18 19

11 1 2

14 15 16

1 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 28, 37)

≥ 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.

2 Manual button [MANUAL] (l 70)

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3 Optical image stabilizer button

[ , O.I.S.] (l 54)

4 Light button [LIGHT] (l 56) 5 Speaker 6 Intelligent auto button [iA] (l 42) 7 PRE-REC button [PRE-REC] (l 49) 8 Battery holder (l 20) 9 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 23)

≥ Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a

genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VW-AD21EB-K; optional).

10 USB terminal [ ] (l 102, 111, 121) 11 Menu button [MENU] (l 29) 12 Delete button [ ] (l 84) 13 SD card open lever [OPEN] (l 25) 14 Audio-video output terminal [A/V]

(l 94, 110)

≥ Use the AV cable (only the supplied cable).

15 Component terminal [COMPONENT]

(l 94) 16 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 94, 99) 17 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 12) 18 Card slot (l 25) 19 SD card cover (l 25)

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20 Built-in flash (l 67)

20 21

23 2425

21 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)

Lens cover A

≥The lens cover opens in

recording mode. (l 26)

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.

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.

≥ 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 40) 24 Recording lamp (l 31) 25 Video light (l 56)

≥ 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.

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26 Recording start/stop button (l 46)

31 32

3334

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27 Status indicator (l 26) 28 Mode dial (l 26) 29 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] (l 12) 30 Photoshot button [ ] (l 50)

31 Zoom lever [W/T] (In recording mode) (l53)

Thumbnail display switch/Volume lever [s /VOLr] (In playback mode) (l

32 Internal microphones (5.1 channel support)

33 Grip belt

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

1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the length. 3 Replace the belt.

34 Shoulder strap fixture

)

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.

35 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 20) 36 Tripod receptacle

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Preparation

Charging lamp [CHARGE] A

Lights up:

Charging (Battery charging time: l 21)

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 144)

Setup

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.

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 9, 21, 22).

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.

BATT

A Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.

≥ 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.

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%

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]

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

1h35min 1h20min 50min

2h35min 2h15min 1h20min

4h40min 4h15min 2h35min

9h25min 10h30min 6h30min

Charging time

1h35min 1h20min 50min

2h35min 2h10min 1h20min

4h40min 4h10min 2h35min

9h25min 10h25min 6h25min

HDC-SD20

Maximum continuously

recordable time

HDC-TM20

Maximum continuously

recordable time

Actual recordable

time

Actual recordable

time

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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

1h35min

2h35min

4h40min

9h25min

Recording

destination

HDD

Recording

mode

HA/HG/HX 1 h 10 min 40 min

HE 1h10min 45min

HA/HG/HX/

HA/HG/HX 1 h 55 min 1 h 10 min

HE 2h 1h15min

HA/HG/HX/

HA/HG/HX 3 h 45 min 2 h 20 min

HE 3h50min 2h20min

HA/HG/HX/

HA/HG/HX 9 h 20 min 5 h 45 min

HE 9h30min 5h55min

HA/HG/HX/

Maximum

continuously

recordable time

Actual

recordable time

1h15min 45min

2h5min 1h20min

4h5min 2h30min

10h10min 6h15min

* 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



DC IN



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.

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

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 Capacity

8MB

16 MB

32 MB

SD Memory

Card

SDHC

Memory

Card

* The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes.

64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB

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

The following models of Panasonic SD cards can be used.

Cannot be used. Can be used.

Cannot be guaranteed in operation. The recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording depending on the SD card you use. (l 136)

Motion picture recording

Still picture

recording

≥ 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.)

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≥ 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 93) 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 102, 114)

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.

2 Open the SD card cover by

sliding the OPEN lever B.

OPEN

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

HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20

≥ 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

OFF

HDC-HS20

≥ 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.

Setup

Change the mode to recording, playback or power OFF.

Turn on the power by changing the mode to or while pressing the lock release button A.

Selecting a mode (Turning the unit on/off)

The status indicator lights.

To turn off the power

Change the mode to OFF. The status indicator B goes off.

Recording mode (l 46, 50)

Playback mode (l 74, 81)

OFF

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Turning the power on and off with the LCD monitor

HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20

HDC-HS20

When the mode is set to , power is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and power is turned off when it is closed.

∫ To turn on the power

A The status indicator lights.

∫ To turn off the power

HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20

A The status indicator goes off.

Change the mode to OFF when this unit is not being used.

HDC-HS20

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Preparation

Setup

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

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.

∫ 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.

∫ About the operation icons

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

: Touch to return to the previous screen such as when setting menus

≥ Only use the supplied stylus pen. ≥ Do not tuck the stylus pen with the LCD

monitor.

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≥ 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 38)

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Preparation

Setup

1 Press the MENU button.

2 Touch the top menu A.

Using the menu screen

4 Touch the desired item to enter

the setting.

3 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.

5 Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU

button to exit the menu setting.

∫ About information display

setting

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 132)

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 60)

[D.ZOOM] (l 53)

[GUIDE LINES]

[REC MODE] (l 48)

[DIGITAL CINEMA]

[RELAY REC]

[FADE] (l 58)

[FADE COLOUR] (l 58)

[AGS] (l 62)

[AUTO SLOW SHTR]

[FACE FRAMING] (l 63)

[BACKLIGHT COMPENS.] (l 58)

[INTELLIGENT CONTRAST]

[SOFT SKIN MODE]

(l 61)

(l 62)

(l 58)

[TELE MACRO] (l 58)

[COLOUR NIGHT VIEW]

[Digital Cinema Colour]

[SHOOTING GUIDE] (l 49)

[WIND CUT]

[MIC SETUP]

[MIC LEVEL]

[PICTURE ADJUST]

[MF ASSIST]

(l 73)

(l 58)

(l 63)

(l 64)

(l 65)

(l 73)

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PICTURE

1h30m

R 1h20m

[QUALITY] (l 51)

[HI-SPEED BURST]

[SELF TIMER] (l 67)

[FLASH] (l 67)

[FLASH LEVEL]

[RED EYE]

[SHTR SOUND] (l 68)

(l 66)

(l 67)

(l 68)

SETUP

[DISPLAY] The screen indications are selected as shown in the illustration below.

[OFF] [ON]

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].

[CLOCK SET] (l 34)

[SET WORLD TIME] (l 36)

[DATE/TIME] (l 34)

[D AT E F O RMAT] (l 35)

[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]

(l 45)

[QUICK START] (l 44)

[REMOTE CONTROL] (l 39)

[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]

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 130)

[POWER LCD] (l 37)

[LCD AI]

(l 38)

[LCD SET] (l 37)

[COMPONENT OUT] (l 98)

[HDMI RESOLUTION] (l 97)

[VIERA Link] (l 99)

[TV ASPECT] (l 96)

[INITIAL SET]

Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition.

(Settings for [CLOCK SET], [MEDIA

*2*3

SELECT]

and [LANGUAGE] will not be

changed.)

[DEMO MODE]

This item is used to start the unit demonstration. (Only when the mode is at the 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 30)

[FORMAT CARD]

[FORMAT HDD]

[FORMAT Built-in Memory]

(l 93)

[CALIBRATION] (l 38)

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Playback mode

*1 When the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, or when [INTEL.

SCENE] (l 78) 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

[REPEAT PLAY] (l 80)

[RESUME PLAY] (l 80)

[SCENE PROTECT]

[GUIDE LINES] (l 61)

EDIT SCENE

[DIVIDE] (l 86)

[DELETE] (l 85)

(l 87)

[FORMAT CARD]

[CARD STATUS]

[FORMAT HDD]

[HDD STATUS]

[FORMAT Built-in Memory]

[Built-in Memory STATUS]

≥ For any other menus that are not described

above, refer to menus with the same names for the recording mode.

(l 93)

(l 89)

*1*3*4

COPY

[RELAY SCENE COMBINE]

[RELAY INFO CANCEL]

DISC SETUP

(l 90)

(l 92)

[FORMAT DISC] (l 109)

[AUTO PROTECT] (l 109)

[DISC STATUS] (l 109)

([ ] still picture playback)

PHOTO SETUP

[SCENE PROTECT] (l 87)

[DPOF SET]

[DELETE] (l 85)

≥ For any other menus that are not described

above, refer to menus with the same names for the recording mode and motion picture playback.

(l 88)

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Setup

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 29)

[SETUP] # [CLOCK SET] # [YES]

2 Touch the date or time to be set,

then set the desired value using

≥ 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 36) is set to [HOME], while appears when it is set to [DESTINATION].

Changing the date and time display mode

Select the menu. (l 29) [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]

[OFF]

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 36)

≥ Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to exit

the menu screen.

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Changing the date format

Select the menu. (l 29) [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.)

WARNING

THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC SUPPLIER.

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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 29)

[SETUP] # [SET WORLD TIME] # [YES]

≥ If the clock is not set, adjust the clock to the

current time. (l 34)

≥ When the [HOME] (your home region) is not

set, the message appears. Touch [ENTER] and proceed to Step 3.

5 (Only when setting the region of your travel

destination)

Touch / to select your travel destination and touch [ENTER].

2 (Only when setting your home region)

Touch [HOME].

≥ Touch [ENTER].

≥ Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] to set daylight

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.

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.

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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Preparation

Setup

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 29)

[SETUP] # [POWER LCD] # desired setting

Makes even brighter

Makes brighter

Normal

Makes less bright

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.)

≥ If you use the AC adaptor, the 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

It adjusts brightness and colour density on the LCD monitor.

1 Select the menu. (l 29)

2 Touch the desired setting item.

[BRIGHTNESS]:

Brightness of the LCD monitor

[COLOUR]:

Colour level of the LCD monitor

3 Touch / to adjust settings.

colour level of the LCD monitor

[SETUP] # [LCD SET] # [YES]

≥ 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 29)

[SETUP] # [CALIBRATION] # [YES]

≥ Touch [ENTER].

2 Touch [r] with the supplied

stylus pen and enter in calibration.

≥ Touch the [i] in the order it is displayed.

(5 locations)

Changing the picture quality on the LCD monitor

Select the menu. (l 29)

[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 or ,

it is set to [DYNAMIC], or when the [POWER LCD] is set to or , it is set to [NORMAL], and the setting cannot be changed.

Recording Yourself

3 Touch [ENTER].

≥ Calibration cannot be performed when the LCD

monitor is turned 180o.

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¬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 130)

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Preparation

STILL ADV STILL ADV

/VOL

DATE/TIME

START/

STOP

EXT DISPLAY

PLAY

STOP

SKIP SKIP

PAUSE

2 3

Setup

Select the menu. (l 29)

[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 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 96)

4 Playback operation buttons (l 75)

These buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding playback operation icon being displayed on screen. [Excluding skip playback (l 75)].

5 Delete button [ ] 6 Direction buttons [3,4,2,1] 7 Zoom/volume/thumbnail display switch

8 Recording start/stop button [START/

buttons [T, W, /VOL]

STOP]

Using with the remote control

9 Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (l 34) 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

Remove the insulation sheet A before using.

Replace a button-type battery

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

STILL ADV STILL ADV

STOP

SKIP SKIP

PAUSE

STILL ADV STILL ADV

STOP

SKIP SKIP

PAUSE

Keep the Button-Type battery out of the reach of children. Never put Button-Type battery in mouth. If swallowed call your doctor.

∫ Remote control usable range

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.

Operation of direction buttons/OK button

1 Press a direction button.

≥ 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.

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≥ 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)

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 Hold the unit with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. 3 Do not cover the microphones A. 4 Keep your arms near your body. 5 Separate your legs for better balance.

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Intelligent auto mode

Intelligent auto button

Press this button to switch on/off the 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.

Mode Scene/Effect

Portrait 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.

Mode Scene/Effect

Normal 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 63)

≥ Optical image stabilizer function (l 54) 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.

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∫ 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 70)

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.

10 000K

9 000K 8 000K

7 000K

6 000K

5 000K

4 000K

3 000K

2 000K

1 000K

10)

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.

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

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Quick start

HDC-SD20

HDC-TM20

HDC-HS20

HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20

HDC-HS20

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 Select the menu. (l 29)

[SETUP] # [QUICK START] # [ON]

2 Close the LCD monitor while the

mode is set to .

The status indicator A flashes green and the unit goes into quick start standby mode. ≥ The lens cover does not close.

3 Open the LCD monitor.

The status indicator A lights red and the unit is put into recording pause.

≥ 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 31) 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.

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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 .

Select SD card as a media to record from the menu. (l 29)

[MEDIA SELECT] # [SD CARD]

2 Select the menu. (l 29)

[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

HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20

≥ Operate the mode switch while at the same

time pressing in the lock release button A if changing from OFF to another mode.

HDC-HS20

OFF

≥ 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.

Recording (Basic)

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 24)

∫ When selecting media

Select the menu. (l 29)

[MEDIA SELECT] # [Built-in Memory] or [SD CARD]

[MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD]

1 Change the mode to .

2 Open the LCD monitor.

≥ For users who have , proceed to

step 4.

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3 /

Select the media to record from

the menu.

≥ You cannot set the recording media for motion

pictures and still pictures separately.

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4 Press the recording start/stop

0h00m00s0h00m00s0h00m00s

R 1h20mR 1h20mR 1h20m

button to start recording.

≥ While recording is in progress, the recording

will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed.

5 Press the recording start/stop

button again to pause recording.

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 78) 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 50)

∫ Screen indications in the

recording mode

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 29)

[RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting



SD card

1GB 7min 9min 14min 21min

2GB 15 min 20 min 30 min 45 min

4GB 30min 40min 1h 1h30min

6GB 45min 1h 1h30min 2h15min

8GB 1h 1h20min 2h 3h

12 GB 1h30min2h 3h4h30min

16 GB 2h 2h40min 4h 6h

32 GB 4h 5h20min 8h 12h



Built-in

memory

HDD

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 21) ≥ 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.)

16 GB 2h 2h40min 4h 6h

80 GB 10h30min 13h30min 20h30min 33h20min

∫ 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. (

102, 114)

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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.

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.

Shooting guide

Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly.

Select the menu. (l 29)

[RECORD SETUP] # [SHOOTING GUIDE] # [ON]

≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].

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

2.1

≥ Operate the mode switch while at the same

time pressing in the lock release button A if changing from OFF to another mode.

HDC-HS20

OFF

≥ 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.

MEGA

Recording (Basic)

Recording still pictures

The number of pixels recorded for still pictures is [ 1920k1080] (16:9). Still pictures can also be recorded while recording motion pictures.

HDC-SD20

HDC-TM20

1 Change the mode to .

2 Open the LCD monitor.

≥ For users who have , proceed to

step 4.

3 /

Select the media to record from the menu. (l 46)

≥ You cannot set the recording media for motion

pictures and still pictures separately.

4 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 54) to on, then the image stabilizer function will be more effective. ( (MEGA optical image stabilizer) will be displayed.)

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Focus indication:

 

R3000R3000R3000

MEGA

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

∫ About the focus indication

≥ 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 29)

[PICTURE] # [QUALITY] # desired setting

: 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.

2.1

ß: Flash (l 67) ßj: Flash level (l 67)

: Red eye reduction (l 68) : Quality of still pictures

2.1

: Size of still pictures

R3000: Remaining number of still pictures

(Flashes in red when [0] appears.)

: Still picture operation indicator

(l 127)

: MEGA optical image stabilizer

(l 54)

≥ If the [QUALITY] is set to , mosaic-pattern

noise may appear on a playback image depending on the picture content.

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Simultaneous recording (recording still pictures while recording motion pictures)

You can record still pictures even while recording motion pictures.

¬Change the mode to .

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.

Number of recordable pictures

SD card

Built-in

memory

Picture

size

Picture

quality

8MB 46

16 MB 10 17

32 MB 20 32

64 MB 47 74

128 MB 94 150

256 MB 200 320

512 MB 410 640

1GB 820 1290

2GB 1670 2630

4GB 3290 5160

6GB 5000 7860

8GB 6690 10520

12 GB 10100 15870

16 GB 13470 21170

32 GB 27030 42480

16 GB 13470 21170

2.1

(1920t1080)

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HDD

≥ 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.

80 GB 73240 115090

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Recording

/ VOL



Recording (Basic)

Zoom in/out function

The maximum optical zoom ratio is 16k.

¬Change the mode to .



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.

Digital zoom function

If the zoom magnification exceeds 16k, then the digital zoom function will be activated.

Select the menu. (l 29)

[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.

≥ 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

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

Recording (Basic)

Optical image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as much.

¬Change the mode to .

≥ 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

Optical image stabilizer function

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Recording

Recording (Basic)

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).

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 becomes is locked on head.

(Portrait)

when target frame

3 Start recording.

≥ When you touch [CANCEL], the tracking

function will be cancelled.

∫ About target frame

≥ 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

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

Recording (Basic)

≥ The video light enables brightening of the images taken in a dimly-lit place.

¬Change the mode to .

≥ 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.

Recording with the video light

LIGHT

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Recording

Recording (Advanced)

Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded.

Recording functions of operation icons

¬Change the mode to .

1 Touch to display the

operation icons on the screen.

≥ Touch 1 to change the page and touch

to display/not-display the operation

icon.

2 (e.g. Backlight compensation)

Select an operation icon.

≥ Select the operation icon again to cancell the

function.

Operation icons

Backlight

compensation

Intelligent contrast

control

Fade Soft skin mode

Tele macro Colour night view

* 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 30) ≥ 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

Fade

(Fade in)

(Fade out)

Soft skin mode

Tele macro

Colour night view

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.

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 29) [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOUR] # [WHITE] or [BLACK]

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.

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.

This function allows you to record colour images in very low light situations. (Minimum required illumination: approx. 1lx)

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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

Recording (Advanced)

Scene mode

Recording functions of

Function Effect/Setting method

menus

When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures.

Select the menu. (l 29)

[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 Effect/Setting method

Guide line

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 42)

Select the menu. (l 29)

[RECORD SETUP] # [GUIDE LINES] # desired setting

(When motion picture playback is selected while the mode is set to

. (l 74))

[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 42) ≥ Set the recording mode to HA or HG. (l 48)

Select the menu. (l 29)

[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 97) irrespective of the

digital cinema mode setting.

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Relay recording

Anti-GroundShooting (AGS)

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 29)

[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 92)

≥ 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.

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 29)

[RECORD SETUP] # [AGS] # [ON]

Auto slow shutter

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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 42)

Select the menu. (l 29)

[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 Effect/Setting method

Automatic face framing

In the portrait mode of the intelligent auto mode, detected faces appear with frames.

[OFF]:

Not display

[PRIMARY]:

Only the prioritized face framing is displayed.

[ALL]:

All face detection framings are displayed.

Digital cinema colour

≥ Change the mode to .

Select the menu. (l 29)

[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

≥ Change the mode to . ≥ The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 42)

™

technology.

Select the menu. (l 29)

[RECORD SETUP] # [Digital Cinema Colour] # [ON]

≥ For more realistic colours, use an HDMI mini cable with a TV that

supports the x.v.Colour

≥ When connecting this unit to a TV with the component cable or

A/V cable, the TV cannot detect the digital cinema colour setting on this unit automatically. We recommend connecting this unit to TVs compatible with x.v.Colour

≥ When viewing on the TV with the digital cinema colour function,

turn off the digital cinema colour function on the TV.

™

using an HDMI mini cable.

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Function Effect/Setting method

Wind noise reduction

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).

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 42)

Select the menu. (l 29)

[RECORD SETUP] # [WIND CUT] # [ON]

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 42)

Select the menu. (l 29)

[RECORD SETUP] # [MIC SETUP] # desired setting

≥ This function’s default setting is [SURROUND].

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Function Effect/Setting method

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

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 42)

1 Select the menu. (l 29)

[RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # [SETr ]/[SET]

≥ Set to [AUTO] to adjust the recording level automatically.

2 Touch / to adjust the microphone input

level.

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

0.9

Hi-speed burst shooting

[25 Frames/sec]:

72 still pictures are recorded continuously at the rate of 25 per second. The picture size is

1080).

(1920

[50 Frames/sec]:

180 still pictures are recorded continuously at the rate of 50 per second. The picture size is

1280k720).

(

2.1

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.

≥ Change the mode to . ≥ The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 42)

1 Select the menu. (l 29)

[PICTURE] # [HI-SPEED BURST] # desired setting

2 Press the 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 Effect/Setting method

Self-timer

Built-in flash

This is for recording still pictures using the timer.

≥ Change the mode to .

Select the menu. (l 29)

[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.

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 29)

[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 42)

Select the menu. (l 29) [PICTURE] # [FLASH LEVEL] # desired setting

[ßj]: Less brighter [ßd0]: Normal [ßi]: Much brighter

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Red eye reduction

Shutter sound

Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes.

≥ Change the mode to . ≥ The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 42)

Select the menu. (l 29)

[PICTURE] # [RED EYE] # [ON]

You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.

≥ Change the mode to .

Select the menu. (l 29)

[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.

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 the images after this function is turned [OFF].

≥ x.v.Colour

compatible with the xvYCC format, an international standard for expanded colour in motion pictures, and that follow the rules for signal transmission.

™

, it is recommended to record

™

is a name for devices that are

™

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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.

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.

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.

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Recording

MNL

IRISSHTRWB

IRIS

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.

≥ appears on the screen.

MANUAL

Perform the setting by touching the desired item to be set.

White balance (l 71)

SHTR

≥ Touch 1 to change the page and touch

Manual shutter speed (l 72)

Aperture adjustment (l 72)

Manual focus (l 73)

to display/not-display the operation

icon.

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White balance

AWB

IRISSHTRWB

AWB

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 70)

1 Touch [WB].

2 Touch / to select white

balance mode.

AWB

IRISSHTRWB

≥ Select the optimal mode by confirming the

colour on the screen.

Icon 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.

≥ Set the white balance mode to or

press the MANUAL button again to restore to the automatic adjustment.

∫ To set the white balance

manually

1 Select , fill the screen with a white

subject.

2 Touch and set the blinking .

≥ 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.

≥ is not displayed on the screen when

is being set.

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Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment

IRISSHTRWB

1/1001001/100

SHTR

IRIS

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 70)

1 Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS].

2 Touch / to adjust settings.

: 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.

≥ Press the MANUAL button again to restore to

the automatic adjustment.

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.

≥ 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 focus adjustment

IRISSHTRWB

MFMF

Picture adjustment

If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus.

≥ Press the MANUAL button. (l 70)

1 (When MF assist function is used)

Select the menu. (l 29)

[RECORD SETUP] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON]

≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].

2 Touch [MF] icon.

≥ In manual focus mode, [AF] icon appears on

the screen.

3 Adjust the focus by touching /

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 70)

1 Select the menu. (l 29)

[RECORD SETUP] # [PICTURE ADJUST] # [YES]

2 Touch the desired setting items.

[SHARPNESS]:

Sharpness of the edge

[COLOUR]:

Depth of the colour of the image

[EXPOSURE]:

Brightness of the image

3 Touch / to adjust settings.

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

HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20

≥ 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

OFF

HDC-HS20

≥ 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.

Playback

Motion picture playback

1 Change the mode to .

2 Touch the play mode select icon

C to select desired media to be played back.

3 Touch the scene to be played

back.

≥ 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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≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by

touching / .

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4 Select the playback operation by

0h00m00s0h00m00s0h00m00s

/ VOL

touching the operation icon.

∫ Fast forward/rewind playback

Touch 5 during playback to fast forward. (Touch 6 to rewind.)

1/;: Playback/Pause 6: Rewind playback 5: Fast forward playback ∫: Stops the playback and shows the

thumbnails.

1: Displays the direct playback bar. (l 76) ≥ 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

_ side or ` side.

to 20 scenes () 9 scenes () 1 scene () Highlight&Time frame index

≥ Refer to page 77 for information about

Highlight&Time frame index.

≥ 9 scenes display returns if the power is turned

off or the mode is changed.

∫ Speaker volume adjustment

Move the volume lever to adjust the speaker volume during playback.

≥ 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.

STILL ADV STILL ADV

PLAY

PAUSE

STOPSKIP SKIP

∫ Slow-motion playback

1 Pause the playback.

≥ When the operation icon disappears, touch

the screen to display the icon again.

2 Continue touching .

( is for slow rewind playback) Playback is slow while touching.

Tow ards “ r”:

Increases the volume

Tow ards “ 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 2/3

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.

2Touch .

(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.

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.

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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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 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.

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 75)

1 Touch the set time selection.

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 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

* –1, –2... is added after the recording date

displayed on the screen.

or HE to HA/HG/HX

2 Touch [INTEL. SCENE].

3 Touch the scene to be played

back.

≥ 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.

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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 .

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.

[MUSIC SELECT]:

Select the music to be played on playback. (l 80)

(l 80)

∫ Scene setting

1) Touch [SELECT SCENES] or [SELECT DATE].

2) (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected) Touch the scene to be played back.

≥ 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.

4 Touch [START].

≥ The playback time is displayed, and the unit is

put into playback pause.

5 Select the playback operation.

(l 74)

≥ When the playback is finished or stopped, the

screen to select [REPLAY], [SELECT AGAIN] or [EXIT] is displayed. Touch the desired item.

≥ 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.

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∫ Playback time setting

1) Touch the playback time to set.

≥ 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.

≥ 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.

Repeat playback

Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes.

Select the menu. (l 29)

[VIDEO SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] # [ON]

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 29)

[VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON]

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.)

≥ 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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Playback

HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20

≥ 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

OFF

HDC-HS20

≥ 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.

Playback

Still picture playback

1 Change the mode to .

2 Touch the play mode select icon

C to select desired media to be played back.

3 Touch the still picture to be

played back.

≥ Touch [PICTURE/SD CARD] to play back the

SD card.

Touch [PICTURE/Built-in Memory] to play back the built-in memory.

Touch [PICTURE/HDD] to play back the HDD.

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 / .

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4 Select the playback operation by

touching the operation icon.

∫ Changing the playback settings

for the slide show

1) Touch .

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

/ VOL

≥ 9 still pictures display returns if the power is

turned off or the mode is changed.

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.

≥ During slide show or audio testing, the speaker

volume can be adjusted by the volume lever. (l 75)

(To test the music audio) Touch [START] and start the audio testing

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≥ 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.

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.

≥ 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.

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 77)

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Playback

0h00m00s0h00m00s0h00m00s

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].

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 .

∫ Deleting multiple scenes/still pictures from the thumbnail display

1 Press the button while the

thumbnail view screen is displayed.

2 Touch [SELECT] or [ALL

SCENES].

3 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)

Touch the scene/still picture to be deleted.

≥ 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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≥ 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].

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(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 86)

≥ 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

0h00m00s

Editing

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 74)

2 Select the menu. (l 29)

[EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE] # [SET]

3 Touch the scene to be divided.

4 Touch to set the dividing

point.

0h00m00s

5 Press the MENU button to

complete dividing.

6 Delete the unnecessary scene.

(l 84)

To delete all the divided points

[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.

≥ 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.

≥ 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 75)

≥ 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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Playback

Editing

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 .

Protecting scenes/still pictures

1 Select the menu. (l 29)

[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

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 and touch the play mode select icon to select [PICTURE/

SD CARD]. (l 81)

∫ 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 29)

[PHOTO SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [SET]

2 Touch the still picture to be set.

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.

3 Touch / to set the number of

prints.

≥ 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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Playback

Editing

Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory/HDD

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.

[HDC-TM20/HDC-HS20]

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 86), 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 74)

Select the menu. (l 29)

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 .

≥ Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC

adaptor.

2 Select the menu. (l 29)

(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 92)

(When copying from HDD to SD card)

[COPY] # [] # [YES]

(When copying from SD card to HDD)

[COPY] # [] # [YES]

3 Touch the desired item.

4 (Only when [VIDEO]/[PICTURE] is selected

in step 3)

Touch the desired item.

[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.

5 (Only when [SELECT SCENES] is selected

in step 4)

Touch the scene/still picture to be copied.

[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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≥ 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.

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(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.

≥ The thumbnail view of the copy destination is

indicated.

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.

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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Editing

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 recording Relay scene combining







A Built-in memory B SD card C Relay recorded scene

≥ Change the mode to .

1 Insert the SD card that was used

Relay scene combining

[HDC-TM20]









≥ When the relayed scenes in the built-in

memory or SD card are deleted, combining of the relayed scenes will not be possible.

for relay recording.

To make possible to relay record without

2 Select the menu. (l 29)

[COPY] # [RELAY SCENE COMBINE] # [YES]

When the confirmation message appears, touch [YES].

≥ Combine the relayed scenes into a SD card. ≥ Scene in the built-in memory will be deleted.

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.

combining the relayed scenes

[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.

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Editing

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 102, 114)

¬Change the mode to or , and select desired media to be formatted.

(l 46, 74)

Select the menu. (l 29)

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 143)

≥ 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

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.

Watching Video/Pictures on your TV

1 Connect this unit to a TV.

A HDMI mini cable (optional) B Component cable

(supplied)

C AV cable (supplied)

≥ If your TV is not equipped

with AV Input Sockets, the 21-pin Adaptor D (optional) is necessary. Consult your dealer.

Picture quality

1 High definition images

when connecting to HDMI terminal

2 High definition images

when connecting to

A/V

component terminal compatible with 1080i Standard images when connecting to component terminal compatible with 576i

3 Standard images when

connecting to video terminal

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≥ 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 97)

B Component cable (supplied) ≥ Connecting with the component cable (l 98)

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 97, 98)

≥ Listening in 5.1 channel sound (l 98) ≥ Playback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control

™

) (l 99)

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∫ To watch images on a regular TV

STILL ADV STILL ADV

/VOL

DATE/TIME

STOP

EXT DISPLAY

PLAY

PAUSE

(4:3)

When playing back motion pictures or still pictures recorded on this unit with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a TV with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the images on the screen may be squeezed horizontally. In this case, change the menu setting to play

∫ 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.

back the pictures in the original aspect ratio. (Check the TV setting.)

Select the menu. (l 29)

[SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [4:3]

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.)

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.

≥ 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.

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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 99)

Select the desired method of HDMI output.

Select the menu. (l 29)

[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 99)

≥ 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 29)

[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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With a TV

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 .

Playback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control

™

)

1 Select the menu. (l 29)

[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.





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).

HDMI IN

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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

100

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