Panasonic Hdc Sd20 Operating Instructions

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Features
∫Very clear high definition pictures
This unit can record detailed high definition images.
High definition images (1920 k1080)
*
ANumber of available scan lines 1080
* If the recording mode is HA/HG/HX. Standard images (720
k480)
B Number of available scan lines 480
What is 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...

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Quick Guide
∫Charging the battery
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.
∫Inserting the battery
Install the battery by inserting it in the direction 
shown in the figure.
A Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.
∫Inserting/removing an SD card
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.
3) Insert/remove the SD card.
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Face...

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∫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 and release the touch screen to select 
icon or picture.
∫Language selection
1) Press the MENU button, then touch [SETUP] 
# [LANGUAGE].
2) Touch [English].
∫ Recording motion pictures
1) Change the mode to  .
2) Open the LCD monitor.
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∫Motion picture playback
1) Change the mode to  .
2) Touch the play mode select icon  A to select 
desired media 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.
3) Touch the scene to be played back.
4) Select the playback operation by touching  the operation icon.
1/; : Playback/Pause
6 : Rewind playback
5 : Fast forward playback
∫ : Stops the playback and shows the...

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Preparation
Before using
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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.
∫ Back up data periodically.
The built-in memory is...

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∫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 similar venue, the recording 
may stop due to sound vibrations. Recording 
data on an SD card is recommended in these...

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Preparation
Before using
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Parts identification and 
handling
1 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l33, 41)
≥ It can open up to 90 o.
≥ It can rotate up to 180 o A  towards the lens or 
90o  B towards the opposite direction. 2 Manual button [MANUAL] (
l74)
3 Optical image stabilizer button  [ , O.I.S.] ( l58)
4 Light button [LIGHT] ( l60)
5 Speaker
6 Intelligent auto button [iA] (l 46)
7 PRE-REC button [PRE-REC] ( l53)
8 Battery holder ( l24)
9 DC input terminal [DC IN] ( l28)
≥ Always use the...

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17 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l15, 30)
18 Card slot ( l30)
19 SD card cover ( l30)
20 Built-in flash ( l71)
21 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR) 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 .
≥ When fitting the tele conversion lens 
(VW-T4314H; optional) or the wide conversion 
lens (VW-W4307H; optional), first remove the 
lens hood.
23 Remote control sensor ( l44)
24 Recording lamp ( l36)
25 Video light ( l60)
26...

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32 Grip belt
Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your 
hand.
1Flip the belt.
2 Adjust the length.
3 Replace the belt.
33 Shoulder strap fixture
34 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 24)
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.
3435
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1 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l33, 41)
≥ It can open up to 90 o.
≥ It can rotate up to 180 o A  towards the lens or 
90o  B towards the opposite direction.
2 Manual button [MANUAL] ( l74)
3 Optical image stabilizer button  [ , O.I.S.] ( l58)
4 Light button [LIGHT] ( l60) 5 Speaker
6 Intelligent auto button [iA] (l
46)
7 PRE-REC button [PRE-REC] ( l53)
8 Battery holder ( l24)
9 DC input terminal [DC IN] ( l28)
≥ Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a 
genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VW-AD21PP;...