Panasonic Hdc Sd20 Operating Instructions

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VIERA Link does not 
work.[Setting on this unit]
≥
Connect with a HDMI mini cable (optional). ( l103)
≥ Press the MENU button, then touch [SETUP]  # 
[VIERA Link]  # [ON]. ( l103)
≥ Turn the power to the unit off and then back on again.
[Setting on other devices]
≥ Depending on HDMI terminal of the TV, the input channel 
may not switch automatically. In this case, use the remote 
control for the TV to switch input. (For details on how to 
switch input, please read the operating instructions...

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∫If scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another device
The images may be still for several seconds at the joins between the scenes if the following operations 
are performed when multiple scenes have be en continuously played back using another unit.
≥ Just how smoothly the scenes will be played back depends on the playback unit. Depending on the 
unit used, the images may stop moving and become still for a moment even when none of the 
following conditions are applicable.
≥ It...

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∫When deleting scenes
1 Scene to be deleted
A The image will be still for several seconds wherever a scene was deleted.
B The images of consecutive scenes where there  are no deletions are played back smoothly one 
after another.
∫ When selected scenes are copied between an SD card and the built-in 
memory/HDD or when selected scenes are copied to a disc in a 
connected DVD burner.
A If you select a scene other than the next scene,  the picture may momentarily stop at the point 
where the...

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Cautions for use
The unit and the SD card become warm during 
use. This is not a malfunction.
Keep the High Definition Video Camera as far 
away as possible from electromagnetic 
equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, 
video games etc.).
≥If you use the High Definition Video Camera on 
top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on 
the High Definition Video Camera may be 
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥ Do not use the High Definition Video Camera 
near cell phones...

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When disposing of or giving away this unit, 
note that:
≥ Formatting and deletion simply change the file 
management information and cannot be used 
to completely erase the data in built-in memory 
or HDD of this unit. The data can be recovered 
using commercially available software or the 
like.
≥ We recommend that you physically format the 
built-in memory or HDD before disposing of or 
giving away this unit.
≥ To physically format the built-in memory, 
connect the unit via the AC adaptor,...

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If you drop the battery accidentally, check to 
see if the terminals are damaged.
≥Attaching a battery with damaged terminals 
can damage the unit or AC adaptor.
Do not throw an old battery into fire.
≥ Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may 
result in an explosion.
If the operating time is very short even after 
the battery has been recharged, the battery 
has worn out. Please purchase a new battery. ≥
If the temperature of the battery is extremely 
high or extremely low, charging...

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When condensation forms on the unit, the lens 
will cloud up and the unit may not work properly. 
Make every effort to ensure that condensation 
does not form. If it does form, take the actions 
described below.
Causes of condensation
Condensation takes place when the ambient 
temperature or humidity is changed as 
follows.
≥When this unit is brought inside from the cold 
(e.g. a ski slope) to a warm room.
≥ When this unit is moved from an 
air-conditioned car to outside.
≥ When a cold room...

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Specifications
High Definition Video Camera
Information for your safetyPower source:
Power consumption: DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor)
DC 7.2 V (When using battery)
Recording:
5.6 W
5.7 W
6.6 W
HDC-SD20HDC-TM20HDC-HS20
Signal system
1080/60i
Recording formatAVCHD format compliant
Image sensor1/6z 1MOS image sensor
Total: 1470 K
Effective pixels:
Motion picture: 1170 K
Still picture: 1170 K
LensAuto Iris, F1.8 to F3.3
Focal length:
2.95 mm to 47.2 mm
Macro (Full range AF)
Filter...

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HDC-SD20HDC-TM20HDC-HS20
HDMI mini connector 
video output levelHDMI™ (x.v.Color™) 1125i (1080i)/525p (480p)
AV terminal audio output 
level (Line)316 mV, 600
h, 2 ch
HDMI mini connector 
audio output level 5.1 ch (AC3)/2 ch (Linear PCM)
USBSD card
Read/Write (No copyright protection support)
Built-in 
memory – Read only
–
HDD–Read only
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type Mini AB
PictBridge-compliant
Flash Available range: Approx. 1.0 m to 2.5 m (3.3 feet to 8.2 feet)
Dimensions64 mm...

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Motion pictures
Still pictures
HDC-SD20HDC-TM20HDC-HS20
Recording 
mediaSD card SD Memory Card:1 GB, 2 GB (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant)
SDHC Memory Card:
4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB (FAT32 system compliant)
Built-in 
memory –1
6GB –
HDD –8 0GB
Compression MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Recording mode and 
transfer rateHA: Approx. 17 Mbps (VBR)
HG: Approx. 13 Mbps (VBR)
HX: Approx. 9 Mbps (VBR)
HE: Approx. 6 Mbps (VBR)
Refer to page 52 for the recordable time.
Picture size
HA/HG:...