Panasonic Hdc Sd20 Operating Instructions

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Self-timerThis is for recording still pictures using the timer.
≥Change the mode to  .
Select the menu. ( l34)
[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 canceled.
≥ 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.
Built-in flashWhen 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. ( l34)
[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. ( l46)
Select the menu. ( l34)
[PICTURE]  # [FLASH LEVEL]  # desired setting
[ ß j ]: Less bright
[ ß d 0]: Normal
[ ß i ]: Much brighter
FunctionEffect/Setting method
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Scene mode:
5Sports
≥ During normal playback, the image movement 
may not look smooth.
≥ Color and screen brightness may change 
under indoor lighting.
≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the Sports mode 
does not function. The  5/ display 
flashes.
 Portrait
≥ Color and screen brightness may change 
under indoor lighting.
 Low light
≥ The shutter speed is 1/30 or more. (When 
[DIGITAL CINEMA] is [ON], it is 1/24 or more.)
 Sunset
≥ The shutter speed is 1/30 or more. (When 
[DIGITAL CINEMA] is [ON], it is 1/24 or more.)
≥ Image may get blurry when a close object is 
recorded.
 Fireworks
≥ The shutter speed is 1/30. (When [DIGITAL 
CINEMA] is [ON], it is 1/24.)
≥ Image may get blurry when a close object is 
recorded.
≥ Image may get washed out when recorded in 
bright surroundings.
 Scenery
≥ Image may get blurry when a close object is 
recorded. Digital cinema:
≥
Motion pictures recorded while this setting is 
turned [ON] may not be played back properly 
with a player that cannot support 24p video 
signal playback.
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 a scene that was relay 
recorded on the built-in memory.
Auto Ground-Directional Standby
≥ 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 1/30, the 
screen may be seen as if frames are missed 
and afterimages may appear.
Red eye reductionReduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from 
flashes.
≥Change the mode to  .
≥ The Intelligent auto mode is set to off. ( l46)
Select the menu. ( l34)
[PICTURE]  # [RED EYE]  # [ON]
Shutter soundYou can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.
≥Change the mode to  .
Select the menu. ( l34)
[PICTURE]  # [SHTR SOUND]  # [ON]
≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
FunctionEffect/Setting method
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Digital cinema color:
≥When motion pictures recorded while this 
function is turned [ON] are played back 
with a TV not compatible with x.v.Color
™, 
colors may not be reproduced properly.
≥ To play back images recorded in Digital cinema 
color with vivid colors of wider color ranges, a 
device compatible with x.v.Color
™ is required. 
When these images are played back with 
devices other than ones compatible with 
x.v.Color
™, it is recommended to record the 
images after this function is turned [OFF].
≥ x.v.Color
™ is a name for devices that are 
compatible with the xvYCC format, an 
international standard for expanded color in 
motion pictures, and that follow the rules for 
signal transmission.
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, when 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 canceled.
≥ The maximum number of times you can record 
on a media is 15.
(In the case of SD cards it is the maximum 
number of recordable scenes per card.)
≥ Color 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 canceled 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.
≥ 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 (3.3 feet to 8.2 feet) in dark places.
≥ Using the flash fixes a shutter speed to 1/500 
or slower.
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.
≥
A conversion lens (optional) can block the flash 
and may cause a vignetting effect.
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Recording
Recording 
(Advanced)
3
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.
Perform the setting by touching the desired item to be set.
≥Touch  1 to change the page and touch 
 to display/not-display the operation 
icon.
MNL
MANUAL
FIRISSHTRWBMF
White balance ( l75)
Manual shutter speed ( l76)
Aperture adjustment ( l76)
Manual focus ( l77)WB
SHTR
IRIS
MF
FF
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The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors 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 recognize the reference color white.
≥ Press the MANUAL button. ( l74)
1Touch [WB].
2Touch  /  to select White 
Balance mode.
≥Select the optimal mode by confirming the 
color on the screen.
≥ 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.
White balance
IconMode/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
Color 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.
MFFIRISSHTRWB
AW B
AW B
AW B
FIRISSHTRWBMF
FIRISSHTRWBMF
AW B
AW B
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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. ( l74)
1Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS].
2Touch  /  to adjust settings.
Shutter speed:
1/60 to 1/8000
≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [ON], the 
shutter speed will be set between 1/30 and 
1/8000.
≥ If [DIGITAL CINEMA] is set to [ON], the shutter 
speed will be set between 1/48 and 
1/8000. (When [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to 
[ON], the range is 1/24 to 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] darkens the image.
≥ Value closer to [18dB] brightens 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.
≥When setting both the shutter speed and the 
iris/gain value, set the shutter speed and then 
set the iris/gain value. 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 an object 
that is shining very bright, or highly reflective.
≥ During normal playback, image movement 
may not look smooth.
≥ If you record an extremely bright object or 
record under indoor lighting, color 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 1/60 in 
areas where the power  supply frequency is 
60 Hz, or 1/100 in areas of 50 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.
Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment
MFFIRISSHTRWB
1/100100
1/100
SHTR
IRIS
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If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, 
then use manual focus.
≥Press the MANUAL button. ( l74)
1(When MF assist function is used)
Select the menu. ( l34)
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
2Touch [MF] icon.
≥In Manual Focus mode, [AF] icon appears on 
the screen. 
3Adjust the focus by touching  / .
The center of the screen is enlarged. The normal 
screen returns approximately 2 seconds after 
you finish bringing the subject into focus.
≥The center 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 16 k.
≥ The part of the screen that is enlarged is not 
enlarged on the image actually recorded. 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. ( l74)
1Select the menu. ( l34)
2Touch the desired setting items.
[SHARPNESS]:
Sharpness of the edge
[COLOR]:
Depth of the color of the image
[EXPOSURE]:
Brightness of the image
3Touch  /  to adjust settings.
≥After adjustments are made, if no operations 
are performed for about 2 seconds, the bar will 
disappear.
4Touch [ENTER].
≥Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to 
complete the settings.   appears on the 
screen.
Manual focus adjustment
[RECORD SETUP]  # [MF ASSIST]  # [ON]
FIRISSHTRWBMF
MFMF
FIRISSHTRWBMF
MF MF
MF
MF
AF
Picture adjustment
[RECORD SETUP] 
# [PICTURE ADJUST] 
# [YES]
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92Playback
Playback
1
Motion picture playback
1Change the mode to  .
2Touch the play mode select icon 
C 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.
3Touch the scene to be played 
back.
≥Next (previous) page can be displayed by 
touching / .
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.
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4Select the playback operation by 
touching the operation icon.
1/; : Playback/Pause
6 : Rewind playback
5 : Fast forward playback
∫ : Stops the playback and shows the 
thumbnails.
1 : Displays the direct playback bar. ( l80)
≥ 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 scenes  () 9 scenes  () 1 scene
()  Highlight&Time frame index
≥ Refer to page 81 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.
To w a r d s  “ r”:
Increases the volume
To w a r d s  “ s”:
Decreases the volume
∫ Fast forward/rewind playback
Touch  5 during playback to fast forward.
(Touch  6 to rewind.)
≥ 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.
∫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.
≥ 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
rd the speed of normal 
playback (intervals of 0.5 seconds).
0h00m00s 0h00m00s
0h00m00s
WT
/ VOL
WT
/ VOL
SEARCH
STILL ADV STILL ADV SEARCHPLAY
STOP
SKIP SKIP
PAUSE
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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.
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.
≥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” for each scene.
Motion picture compatibility
≥This unit is based on the AVCHD format.
≥ The video signal that can be played back on 
this unit is 1920 k1080/60i, 1920 k1080/24p 
or 1440k1080/60i.
≥ 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.
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