Panasonic High Definition Video Camera Ag-hsc1up Operating Instructions

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The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable 
lithium-ion battery. It is susceptible to humidity 
and temperature and the effect increases the 
more the temperature rises or falls. In cold areas, 
the full charge indication may not appear or the 
low battery indication may appear about 
5 minutes after starting use. At high 
temperatures, the protection function may be 
triggered, making it impossible to use the unit.
Be sure to detach the battery after use.
≥If the battery is left...

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≥The memory capacity indicated on the label of 
an SD card is the total of the capacity for 
copyright protection and management and the 
capacity which can be used on the unit, a 
computer etc.
≥During prolonged use, the unit’s surfaces and 
the SD card will heat up slightly. This is normal.
Always set the mode dial to OFF when 
inserting or removing an SD card.
While this unit accesses the SD card (while 
 or   is being displayed/the access 
lamp is lit), do not remove the SD card,...

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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...

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Outside of the effective range of automatic white 
balance adjustment, the image will become 
reddish or bluish. Even within the effective range 
of automatic white balance adjustment, the 
automatic white balance adjustment may not 
function properly if there is more than one light 
source. For light outside the functional automatic 
white balance adjustment range, use the manual 
white balance adjustment mode.
White balance
The images recorded by the unit may become 
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Specifications
High Definition Video Camera
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Power source:
Power consumption:DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor)
DC 7.2 V (When using battery)
Recording: 8.0 W
Signal system1080/60i
Recording formatAVCHD format compliant
Image sensor1/4z 3CCD image sensor
Total: 560 Kk3
Effective pixels:
Motion picture: 520 Kk3
Still picture: 520 Kk3
LensAuto Iris, F1.8 to F2.8
Focal length:
4.0 mm to 48.0 mm
Macro (Full range AF) 
Filter diameter43 mm
Zoom12k optical zoom,...

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Motion pictures
Component terminal 
output levelY:  1.0 Vp-p, 75h
Pb:  0.7 Vp-p, 75h
Pr:  0.7 Vp-p, 75h
HDMI terminal output 
levelHDMI Ver. 1.2a [1125i (1080i)/525p (480p)]
Audio output level (Line)316 mV, 600h
Mic inputMic sensitivity j50 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz)
(‰ 3.5 mm stereo mini jack)
USBCard reader/writer function (No copyright protection support)
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type miniB
PictBridge-compliant
FlashAvailable range: Approx. 1.0 m to 2.5 m (3.3 feet to 8.2...

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Still pictures
AC adaptor
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Battery pack
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Specifications may change without prior notice.
Recording mediaSD Memory Card:
8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB 
(FAT12 and FAT16 system corresponding)
SDHC Memory Card:
4 GB (FAT32 system corresponding)
CompressionJPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 
standard), DPOF corresponding
Picture size1920k1080
Power source:
Power consumption:
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OthersOptional accessories
The optional accessories are the same as for the Panasonic High Definition Video Camera 
HDC-SD1.
*Please refer to page 30, concerning the battery charging time and available recording time.
NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local 
dealer.
Accessory No.FigureDescription
VW-AD21PP-K AC adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cables
VW-VBG130* 1320 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack
RP-SDR01GU1A
RP-SDR512U1AClass 2 1 GB...

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Limited Warranty (For USA Customers)
PANASONIC BROADCAST & 
TELEVISION SYSTEMS COMPANY
UNIT COMPANY OF PANASONIC 
CORPORATION OF NORTH 
AMERICA
One Panasonic Way 2A-4 Secaucus, NJ 07094
PANASONIC PUERTO RICO INC.
Ave. 65de Infanteria, Km.9.5 San Gabriel 
Industrial Park
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Limited Warranty
Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively 
referred to as “the Warrantor”) will repair this product and all included...

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LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS
There are no express warranties except as listed above.
THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES 
(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO MEDIA) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS 
PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THE WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND 
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS 
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET 
FORTH ABOVE.
Some states do not...