Panasonic HDCHS20 Instructions d'exploitation

Operating InstructionsHigh Definition Video CameraModel No. HDC-SD20HDC-TM20HDC-HS20Before use, please read these instructions completely.VQT2B30-1unt

10VQT2B30∫ 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

100VQT2B30BackupWith other products1Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play back a discMotion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can b

101VQT2B301 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with VW-BN1) to the DVD burner.≥ You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit.2 Connect this

102VQT2B30≥ You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc. (You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM)≥ Motion pictures and still pictures cannot

103VQT2B305 (Only when [VIDEO]/[PICTURE] is selected in step 3)Touch the desired item.[ALL SCENES]:All motion pictures or still pictures are copied.To

104VQT2B30Before you delete the data on the media after copying is complete, be sure to play back the discs to check that they have been copied to cor

105VQT2B30≥ The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. (l 106)≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD bur

106VQT2B30≥ Only discs that have been copied by connecting this unit to the DVD burner or created with HD Writer AE 1.0 can be played back. It may not

107VQT2B30≥ Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (l 100)∫ Formatting discsThis is for initializing DVD-RAM and DVD-RW discs

108VQT2B30BackupWith other products2Dubbing images onto other video deviceImages played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD recorder or video d

109VQT2B30BackupWith other products3With a printer (PictBridge)≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.≥ Turn on

11VQT2B30PreparationBefore using2Parts identification and handling1 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 26, 35)≥ It can open up to 90o.≥ It can rotate up to

110VQT2B303Select print source media and touch the icon.Select print source media and touch the icon./≥ If the [PictBridge] indication does not appear

111VQT2B308 Touch [PAPER SIZE] to select the paper size setting.[STANDARD]: Size specific to the printer[4k5 INCH]: L size[5k7 INCH]: 2L size[4k6 INCH

112VQT2B30With a PCBefore using1What you can do with a PCYou can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu-ray d

113VQT2B30*1 Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer AE 1.0 (PDF file) for details on how to use it.≥ /It is impossible to write data to the

114VQT2B30Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End Use

115VQT2B30With a PCBefore using2Operating environment≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some P

116VQT2B30≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French and Simplified Chin

117VQT2B30With a PCSetup1InstallationWhen installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent au

118VQT2B307 When installation is complete, some notes will appearCheck the contents, then close the window.8 Select [Yes, I want to restart my compute

119VQT2B30With a PCSetup2Connecting to a PC≥ Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed.≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM fr

12VQT2B3013 SD card open lever [OPEN] (l 23)14 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l 92, 108)≥ Use the AV cable (only the supplied cable).15 Component

120VQT2B30∫ If the driver has not been recognised properlyUse the following methods to enable it to be recognised.Method 1:Turn off the unit and your

121VQT2B30When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive.≥ Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [My Computer (Comput

122VQT2B30With a PCUsing with a PC1Starting HD Writer AE 1.0≥ When using HD Writer AE 1.0 on Windows XP/2000, log on to your computer as Administrator

123VQT2B30With a PCUsing with a PC2If using Macintosh≥ HD Writer AE 1.0 is not available for Macintosh.≥ iMovie’08 7.1.2 or later supported. For detai

124VQT2B30OthersIndications1Indications*1 only*2 only∫ Recording indicationsMotion picture recordingA Still picture recording(when the button is p

125VQT2B30White balance (l 69)Auto white balanceSunny modeCloudy modeIndoor mode 1Indoor mode 2Manual adjustment mode1/100 Shutter speed (l 70)OPEN, F

126VQT2B30∫ Playback indications ∫ PC connection indications1 Playback (l 73, 80); Pause (l 73, 80)5, /6, Fast forward/rewind playback (l 73)7/8 Last/

127VQT2B30∫ Confirmatory indications∫ Confirmatory indications when a DVD burner is connected–– (Time display)The built-in battery is low. (l 33)° The

128VQT2B30OthersIndications2MessagesMajor confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text.RECOMMEND DATA BACK UP PERIODICALLY.*1, 2W

129VQT2B30*1 only*2 onlyIf faulty management information is found, one of the following messages may appear. Be sure to follow the messages. (Repair

13VQT2B3026 Recording start/stop button (l 44)27 Status indicator (l 24)28 Mode switch (l 24)29 Photoshot button [ ] (l 48)30 Zoom lever [W/T] (In rec

130VQT2B30OthersHelpful hints1Functions that cannot be used simultaneouslySome functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the un

131VQT2B30Functions Conditions which disable the functionsAGS ≥ When the hi-speed burst shooting mode is onAuto slow shutter ≥ When the hi-speed burst

132VQT2B30Functions Conditions which disable the functionsMF assist function ≥ When digital zoom (16k or higher) is usedHi-speed burst shooting mode ≥

133VQT2B30OthersHelpful hints2TroubleshootingProblem Check pointsThis unit cannot be turned on.This unit does not stay on long enough.Battery runs dow

134VQT2B30Problem Check pointsRecording does not start although power is supplied to this unit and the SD card is correctly inserted.≥ A message is di

135VQT2B30Auto focus function does not work.≥ Set to Intelligent auto mode to on or off.≥ If you are trying to record a scene which is hard to bring i

136VQT2B30Colour or brightness of the image changes, or you may see horizontal bars in the image.≥ Colour or brightness of the image may change, or yo

137VQT2B30When connected by the USB cable, this unit is not detected by the PC.≥ Select another USB terminal on the PC.≥ Check the operating environme

138VQT2B30∫ If scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another deviceThe images may be still for several seconds at the joins between the sc

139VQT2B30∫ When deleting scenes1 Scene to be deletedA The image will be still for several seconds wherever a scene was deleted.B The images of consec

14VQT2B301 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 26, 35)≥ It can open up to 90o.≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite di

140VQT2B30OthersCautions for useThe unit and the SD card become warm during use. This is not a malfunction.Keep the High Definition Video Camera as fa

141VQT2B30When you are not going to use the unit for an extended time≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet, it is recommended that you plac

142VQT2B30Do not throw old battery into fire.≥ Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may result in an explosion.If the operating time is very s

143VQT2B30When condensation forms on the unit, the lens will cloud up and the unit may not work properly. Make every effort to ensure that condensatio

144VQT2B30OthersSpecificationsHigh Definition Video CameraInformation for your safetyPower source: DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor)DC 7.2 V (When usin

145VQT2B30HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20HDMI mini connector video output levelHDMI™ (x.v.Colour™) 1125i (1080i)/625p (576p)AV terminal audio output level

146VQT2B30Motion picturesStill picturesHDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS20Recording mediaSD card SD Memory Card:1 GB, 2 GB (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant)SD

147VQT2B30AC adaptorInformation for your safetySpecifications may change without prior notice.Power source:Power consumption:DC output:AC 110 V to 240

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15VQT2B3020 Built-in flash (l 65)21 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)22 Lens hoodRotate the lens hood counter-clockwise A to remove it. In order to attach it, plac

16VQT2B3026 Recording start/stop button (l 44)27 Status indicator (l 24)28 Mode dial (l 24)29 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] (l 10)30 Photoshot button [

17VQT2B30PreparationSetup1Power supply∫ About batteries that you can use with this unitThe battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBG070/VW-VBG

18VQT2B30≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 7, 19, 20).≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.≥ Do not

19VQT2B30∫ Charging/Recording time≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%Charging and recording timeHDC-SD20Battery model number[Voltage/Capacity (minimum)

2VQT2B30Information for Your Safety∫ EMC Electric and magnetic compatibilityThis symbol (CE) is located on the rating plate.Use only the recommended a

20VQT2B30* The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary.≥ These times are approximations.≥The indicated charging time is for when the b

21VQT2B30The 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 conn

22VQT2B30PreparationSetup2Preparation of SD cardsUse SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for motion picture recordi

23VQT2B30Caution: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.1

24VQT2B30PreparationSetup3Selecting a mode(Turning the unit on/off)Change the mode to recording, playback or power OFF.Turn on the power by changing t

25VQT2B30When 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 powe

26VQT2B30PreparationSetup4How to use the touch screenYou can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger.It is easier

27VQT2B30PreparationSetup5Using the menu screen1 Press the MENU button.2 Touch the top menu A.3 Touch the submenu B.≥ Next (previous) page can be disp

28VQT2B30You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen.1 Press the MENU button, then touch [SETUP] > [LANGUAGE].2 Touch [En

29VQT2B30PICTURE[QUALITY] (l 49)[HI-SPEED BURST]*1 (l 64)[SELF TIMER] (l 65)[FLASH] (l 65)[FLASH LEVEL]*1 (l 65)[RED EYE]*1(l 66)[SHTR SOUND] (l 66)ME

3VQT2B30∫ Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used BatteriesThese symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompa

30VQT2B30[ALERT SOUND]Touch screen operation, start and stop of recording and power on/off can be confirmed with this sound.2 Beeps for 4 timesWhen an

31VQT2B30Playback mode*1 When the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, or when [INTEL. SCENE] (l 76) is selected, thi

32VQT2B30PreparationSetup6Setting date and timeWhen the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appea

33VQT2B30Changing the date formatSelect the menu. (l 27)[SETUP] # [DATE FORMAT] # desired display style≥ The date and time function is driven by a bui

34VQT2B30It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region and the travel destination.1 Select the

35VQT2B30PreparationSetup7Adjusting LCD monitor≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.∫ POWER LCDThis makes it easier to view t

36VQT2B30Perform the touch screen calibration if a different object to the one touched is selected.1 Select the menu. (l 27)≥ Touch [ENTER].2 Touch [r

37VQT2B30PreparationSetup8Using with the remote controlSelect the menu. (l 27)≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].≥ [REMOTE CONTROL] can be set

38VQT2B30∫ Remote control usable rangeA Remote control sensorDistance: Within approx. 5 mAngle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and right≥ The remo

39VQT2B30RecordingRecording (Basic)1Before recording∫ Basic camera positioning≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. I

4VQT2B30∫ Licenses≥ SDHC Logo is a trademark.≥ “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.≥ Manufacture

40VQT2B30The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record.≥ When this unit is purchased,

41VQT2B30∫ 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 au

42VQT2B30This unit will resume recording pause mode about 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened.≥ When in quick start standby mode about 60% (

43VQT2B30(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

44VQT2B30RecordingRecording (Basic)2Recording motion picturesThis unit records high definition images that are compatible with the AVCHD format.Sound

45VQT2B304 Press the recording start/stop button to start recording.≥ While recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD moni

46VQT2B30Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded.Select the menu. (l 27)A Image quality prioritizedB Recording time prioritiz

47VQT2B30This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds before the recording start/stop button is pressed.1 Press th

48VQT2B30RecordingRecording (Basic)3Recording still picturesThe number of pixels recorded for still pictures is [ 1920k1080] (16:9). Still pictures ca

49VQT2B30Focus indication:A Focus indication± (The white lamp flashes.):Focusing¥ (The green lamp lights up.):When in focusNo mark:When focusing is un

5VQT2B30PreparationRecordingPlaybackBackupWith a PCOthersInformation for Your Safety ... 2Accessories...

50VQT2B30You can record still pictures even while recording motion pictures.¬Change the mode to .While recording motion pictures, press the button

51VQT2B30RecordingRecording (Basic)4Zoom in/out functionThe maximum optical zoom ratio is 16k.¬Change the mode to .If the zoom magnification exceeds

52VQT2B30RecordingRecording (Basic)5Optical image stabilizer functionOptical image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image qua

53VQT2B30RecordingRecording (Basic)6AF trackingIt is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen.The focus and

54VQT2B30RecordingRecording (Basic)7Recording with the video light≥ The video light enables brightening of the images taken in a dimly-lit place. ¬Cha

55VQT2B30RecordingRecording (Advanced)1Recording functions of operation iconsSelect the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be r

56VQT2B30Function Effect Backlight compensationThis makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject. Intelligent contrast controlTh

57VQT2B30Intelligent contrast control:≥ If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.Fad

58VQT2B30RecordingRecording (Advanced)2Recording functions of menusFunction Effect/Setting methodScene modeWhen you record images in different situati

59VQT2B30Function Effect/Setting methodGuide lineYou can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures and still picture

6VQT2B30PlaybackPlayback[1] Motion picture playback ... 72Creating still picture from motion picture...

60VQT2B30Function Effect/Setting methodRelay recordingIt is possible to continuously record motion picture to an SD card when there is no space availa

61VQT2B30Function Effect/Setting methodAutomatic face framing[OFF]:Not display[PRIMARY]:Only the prioritized face framing is displayed.[ALL]:All face

62VQT2B30Function Effect/Setting methodWind noise reductionThis is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones depending on the w

63VQT2B30Function Effect/Setting methodMicrophone level[AUTO]:AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically.[SETr ]/[SET]:The de

64VQT2B30Function Effect/Setting methodHi-speed burst shooting[25 Frames/sec]:72 still pictures are recorded continuously at the rate of 25 per second

65VQT2B30Function Effect/Setting methodSelf-timerThis is for recording still pictures using the timer.≥ Change the mode to .Select the menu. (l 27)[P

66VQT2B30Scene mode:5Sports≥ During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth.≥ Colour and screen brightness may change under indoor lig

67VQT2B30Wind 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

68VQT2B30RecordingRecording (Advanced)3Manual recordingTouch the operation icon to adjust white balance, shutter speed, iris and manual focus.¬Change

69VQT2B30The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust

7VQT2B30AccessoriesCheck the accessories before using this unit.Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.Battery packVW-VBG070

70VQT2B30Shutter Speed:Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.Iris:Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.≥ Press the MANUAL butto

71VQT2B30If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus.≥ Press the MANUAL button. (l 68)1 (When MF assist function is use

72VQT2B30PlaybackPlayback1Motion picture playback1 Change the mode to .2 Touch the play mode select icon C to select desired media to be played back.

73VQT2B304 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon.1/;: Playback/Pause6: Rewind playback5: Fast forward playback∫: Stops the play

74VQT2B30∫ Frame-by-frame playbackThe motion picture is advanced one frame at a time.1 Pause the playback.≥ When the operation icon disappears, touch

75VQT2B30A 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 duri

76VQT2B30Scenes recorded on the same day can be played back in succession.1 Touch the date select icon.A Date select icon2 Touch the playback date.The

77VQT2B30Part 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 T

78VQT2B30∫ Playback time setting1) Touch the playback time to set.≥ The playback time of [AUTO] is a maximum of approx. 5 minutes.≥ Playback time may

79VQT2B30PlaybackPlayback2Still picture playback1 Change the mode to .2 Touch the play mode select icon C to select desired media to be played back.≥

8VQT2B30Features∫ Very clear high definition picturesThis unit can record detailed high definition images.High definition images (1920k1080)*A Number

80VQT2B304 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon.1/;: Slide show (playback of the still pictures in numerical order) start/paus

81VQT2B30≥ Any still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed as cannot be played back.≥ During still picture playback, the power will not turn o

82VQT2B30PlaybackEditing1Deleting scenes/still pictures¬Change the mode to .∫ Deleting multiple scenes/still pictures from the thumbnail display1 Pre

83VQT2B30(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)To continue deleting other scenesRepeat steps 3-4.When you stop deleting halfwayTouch [CANCEL] or p

84VQT2B30PlaybackEditing2Dividing a scene to deleteTo delete an unnecessary portion of a scene, first divide the scene and then delete the unnecessary

85VQT2B30PlaybackEditing3Protecting scenes/still picturesScenes/still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake.(Even if you p

86VQT2B30PlaybackEditing4DPOF settingYou can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD ca

87VQT2B30PlaybackEditing5Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory/HDD [HDC-TM20/HDC-HS20]Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit

88VQT2B30≥ 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 dis

89VQT2B30(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

9VQT2B30PreparationBefore using1Handling of Built-in Memory and HDD (Hard disk drive) [HDC-TM20/HDC-HS20]:This unit is equipped with the built-in 16 G

90VQT2B30PlaybackEditing6Relay scene combining[HDC-TM20]You can combine the relayed scene in the built-in memory and the continued scene in the SD car

91VQT2B30PlaybackEditing7FormattingPlease be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot b

92VQT2B30PlaybackWith a TV1Watching Video/Pictures on your TV≥ Use the supplied component cable and AV cable. Use of the following Panasonic HDMI mini

93VQT2B30≥ 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, R

94VQT2B30∫ To watch images on a regular TV (4:3) or when both sides of the images do not appear on the screenChange the menu setting to display the im

95VQT2B30Select the desired method of HDMI output.Select the menu. (l 27)[AUTO]:The output resolution is automatically set based on the information fr

96VQT2B30You still can listen to the 5.1 channel sound recorded from the internal microphones when this unit is connected to the 5.1 channel compatibl

97VQT2B30PlaybackWith a TV2Playback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™)¬Change the mode to .1 Select the menu. (l 27)≥ The default setting is [ON].≥ If

98VQT2B303 Operate with the remote control for the TV.1) Press the button up, down, left or right to select a scene or still picture to be played back

99VQT2B30∫ Other linked operationsTurning the power off:If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power, the power on this unit also tu