Panasonic Hdc Sd20 Operating Instructions

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Select the desired method of HDMI output.
Select the menu. (l34)
[AUTO]:
The output resolution is automatically set bas ed on the information from the connected TV.
[1080i]:
The interlace method with 1080 available scan lines is used for output.
[480p]:
The progressive method with 480 available scan lines is used for output.
≥ If the images are not output on the TV when the se tting is [AUTO], switch to the method [1080i] or 
[480p] which enables the images to be displayed on  your TV. (Please read the operating instructions 
for the TV.)
Connecting with a HDMI mini cable
What is HDMI?
HDMI is the interface for digital dev ices. 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. ( l103)
[SETUP]  # [HDMI RESOLUTION]  # desired setting
Information from the connected TVOutput resolution
720p, 1080i 1080i
Others 480p
Interlace method/progressive method
i= interlace scanning is scanning the screen with half of the effective scanning lines every 1/60 
seconds, where p= progressive scanning is a high density image signal that is scanning the screen 
with all the effective scanning lines every 1/60 seconds.
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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 103)
≥ The unit cannot be connected to the optical digital cable.
Component output setting can be changed.
Select the menu. ( l34)
[480i]:
When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with 480i.
(Playback is in standard quality.)
[1080i]:
When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with 1080i.
(Playback is in high definition quality.)
Listening in 5.1 channel sound
Connecting with the component cable
[SETUP]  # [COMPONENT OUT] #  desired setting
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Playback
With a TV
2
Playback using VIERA Link™ 
(HDAVI Control
™)
¬ Change the mode to  .
1Select the menu. ( l34)
≥The default setting is [ON].
≥ If you are not using VIERA Link, set to [OFF].
2Connect 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 genui ne Panasonic HDMI mini cables (RP-CDHM15, 
RP-CDHM30; optional).
What is the VIERA Link?
≥
VIERA Link
™ is a new name for EZ Sync™.
≥ 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) s pecification. 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 P anasonic VIERA Link devices. (As of Dec 2008)
[SETUP]  # [VIERA Link] #  [ON]
HDMI IN
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3Operate 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, and then press the button in the center 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 av ailable by pressing the color buttons on the remote control.
j Green: Switching the number of scenes/still pictures in thumbnail display 
(9 thumbnails # 20 thumbnails  # 9 thumbnails...)
j Yellow: Deleting scenes/still pictures
∫ Other linked operations
Turning the power off:
If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power, the power on this unit also turns off.
Automatic input switching:
If you connect with a HDMI mini cable and then turn on the power on this unit, the input channel on the 
TV automatically switches to this unit’s screen. If  the TV’s power is in standby status, it will turn on 
automatically (if [Set] has been selected for the TV’s [Power on link] setting).
≥ Depending on the HDMI terminal on the TV, the input channel may not switch automatically. In this 
case, use the remote control for the TV to switch the input channel.
≥ If VIERA Link does not work properly, refer to page 141.
≥If you are unsure whether or not the TV and AV  amplifier you are using are compatible with 
VIERA Link, read the operating instructions for the devices.
≥ Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types 
of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of 
the TV for the operations that support on the TV.
≥ Operation is not possible with a cable  that is not based on the HDMI standard.
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Backup
With other 
products
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Connecting a DVD burner to 
copy to/play back a disc
Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to a DVD disc by connecting a 
DVD burner VW-BN1 (optional) to this unit using a Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with 
VW-BN1). The copied DVD disc can also be played back.
≥ Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it.
∫ About discs that can be used for copying
*1 Only 12 cm size disc can be used.
*2 Use a new disc. You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM.
*3 Only DVD-RAM copied with the DVD burner or  HD Writer AE 1.0 can additionally copy.
*4 Connect this unit and a DVD burner before formatti ng. If you format a used disc, you can copy on 
that disc. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be 
erased. ( l112)
≥ We recommend using the discs that have been recommended in the operating instructions of the 
DVD burner. Refer to the operating instructions of the DVD burner for details about recommended 
discs, disc handling etc.
≥ The following cannot be copied on the same disc.
jMotion pictures and still pictures
j High-definition picture quality and  existing standard picture quality
Preparing for copying/playing back
We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW-BN1.
Disc type*1DVD-RAMDVD-RWDVD-RDVD-R DL
Copy*2≤≤≤≤
Additional copy *3≤ ———
Format*4≤≤ ——
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1Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with VW-BN1) to the DVD burner.
≥You cannot supply power to t he DVD burner from this unit.
2Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to  .
3Connect this unit to the DVD bur ner with the Mini AB USB Connection 
Cable (supplied with VW-BN1).
A Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with VW-BN1)
B DVD burner (optional)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
4Insert the disc in the DVD burner.
≥Insert the DVD disc with the recording side down when using the VW-BN1.
5Touch the desired item.
≥[BURN DISC]: Refer to page 107 for how to copy discs.
≥ [PLAY DISC]: Refer to page 111 for how to play back the copied discs.
To terminate the connection with the DVD burner
Touch [EXIT].
≥Disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable from this unit.
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≥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 both be copied to a single disc.
≥ Confirm that auto protection is [ON] before copying data. ( l112)
≥  When copying a scene in the built-in memory to a disc that includes a scene that was 
relay recorded, the continued scene that is on the SD card will be copied together to the disc.
1Connect this unit to the DVD 
burner to prepare for copying. 
( l 105)
≥For users who have  , proceed to 
step 3.
2
Touch copy source media.
Touch copy source media.
3Touch the desired item to be 
copied.
When [Video&Picture] is selected, all scenes 
are copied in order of motion pictures, then 
still pictures.
(Since motion pictures and still pictures are 
copied to separate discs, 2 or more discs are 
required.)
≥It will return to the previous step by touching 
.
Copying to discs
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4(Only when [Video&Picture]/[VIDEO] is 
selected in step 3)
Touch the recording method for 
copying.
[High Definition]:
The images recorded in high definition picture 
quality with this unit are copied as they are.
[Standard (XP)]/[Standard (SP)]:
Images are converted into the original standard 
picture quality and then copied.
Since XP has a higher picture quality compared 
to SP, the data capacity becomes large so that 
you may need more discs for copying than SP.
≥Touch [NEXT] to proceed to step 8, when 
[Video&Picture] is selected in step 3.
5(Only when [VIDEO]/[PICTURE] is selected 
in step 3)
Touch the desired item.
[ALL SCENES]:
All motion pictures or still pictures are copied.
Touch [NEXT] to proceed to step 8.
[SELECT SCENES]:
Some scenes are selected for copying.
[SELECT DATE]:
Copy by selecting the date.
6(Only when [SELECT SCENES] is selected 
in step 5)
Touch the scene you want to 
copy.
≥When touched, the scene is selected and the 
 indication appears on the thumbnail. Touch 
the scene again to cancel the operation.
≥ Up to 99 scenes can be selected in 
succession.
(Only when [SELECT DATE] is selected in 
step 5)
Touch the date you want to copy.
≥When touched, the date is selected and 
surrounded by red. Touch the date again to 
cancel the operation.
≥ Up to 99 dates can be selected in succession.
NOV 15  2009NOV 12  2009NOV 10  2009NOV 08  2009
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7(Only when [SELECT SCENES]/
[SELECT DATE] is selected in step 5)
Touch [Enter]/[ENTER].
≥Touch [NEXT].
8Touch [START].
A The number of discs necessary for copying 
by disc type
≥ When 2 or more discs are necessary for 
copying, follow the on-screen instructions to 
switch discs.
≥ You may need more discs than displayed 
number of discs when you are copying 
additionally to a used DVD-RAM.
≥ Eject the disc after copying is completed.
Before 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 correctly. ( l111 )
Important Notice
≥When connecting an optional DVD burner and this unit for copying a disc, do not insert a 
disc with recorded motion pictures in high definition picture quality into devices that do not 
support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in the device. The disc 
will not play back on devices that do not support the AVCHD format.
≥ When inserting a disc containing recorded motion/still pictures into other devices, a 
message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed. Do not format the disc, since 
deleted data cannot be restored later.
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≥The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. 
(l 111 )
≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or  disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable while 
copying. Also, do not shake this unit or the DVD burner.
≥ It is impossible to stop copying halfway.
≥ The order in which the scenes were copied cannot be changed.
≥ Data that has been recorded on another device may not be copied.
≥ When 2 or more discs are necessary for copying,  the last scene copied to a disc is automatically 
divided to fit the space on the disc.
≥ Copying may be completed using less discs than the number displayed if scenes were automatically 
divided.
≥ When the disc that was copied to is played back on  another device, the picture may momentarily stop 
at the points where the scenes switch.
≥ Discs copied in [Standard (XP)]/[Standard (SP)] cannot be used in the Intelligent Scene Selection or 
Highlight Playback.
About the approximate time it takes for copying to a disc
To copy motion pictures to the full capacity of a disc
Disc typeCopy time
[High Definition][Standard (XP)][Standard (SP)]
DVD-RAM Approx. 
50 min to 80 min
Approx. 
90 min to 120 min Approx. 
135 min to 180 min
DVD-RW
*Approx. 
35 min to 75 min
DVD-R
*Approx. 
15 min to 45 min
* Even if the data capacity to be copied is small, the time it takes for copying may be about the same  as the time shown in the table.
≥ When copying motion pictures in standard picture quality to a disc, the recordable time of 
[Standard (XP)] is approx. 60 minutes and that  of [Standard (SP)] is approx. 120 minutes.
To copy 600 still pictures (approx. 600 MB)
Disc typeCopy time
DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R Approx. 30 min to 40 min
≥Copy time of DVD-R DL is approximately 2 to 3 times that of DVD-R.
≥ Depending on the following conditions, the time it takes for copying may be longer than the above 
times.
jWhen the number of recorded scenes is large
j When the temperature of the DVD burner has become high
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