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High Definition Video Camera

Model No. HDC-SD20

HDC-TM20

HDC-HS25

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

VQT2B44

until

2008/12/24

HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 1 ページ２００９年１月５日　月曜日　午後２時４４分

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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 1 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Model No. HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS25 Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 2 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Information for Your Safety Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic High Definition Video Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 3 ページ２００９年１月５日 WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, ≥ DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. ≥ USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. ≥ DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 4 ページ２００９年１月５日 ∫ Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 5 ページ２００９年１月５日 ∫ Licenses ≥ SDHC Logo is a trademark. ≥ “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ≥ HDMI, the HDMI Logo and the High-Definition Multimedia Interface are the registered trademarks or trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. ≥ HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. ≥ “x.v.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 6 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Contents Information for Your Safety .......................... 2 Accessories.................................................... 9 Features........................................................ 10 Preparation Before using [1] Handling of Built-in Memory and HDD (Hard disk drive) [HDC-TM20/HDC-HS25] ..................... 11 Handling of built-in memory [HDC-TM20] ........................................ 11 Handling of HDD [HDC-HS25].....
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２００９年１月５日月曜日 Playback Backup 77 77 78 78 79 80 80 81 83 [1] Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play back a disc .......................... 102 Preparing for copying/playing back ... 102 Copying to discs................................ 104 Playing back the copied disc............. 108 Managing the copied disc (Formatting, Auto protect, Displaying disc information)................................ 109 [2] Dubbing images onto other video device ...............................................
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 8 ページ２００９年１月５日 ∫ Sales and Support Information Customer Care Centre ≥ For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852 ≥ For customers within the Republic of lreland: 01 289 8333 ≥ Visit our website for product information ≥ E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 9 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Battery pack VW-VBG070 AC adaptor VSK0698 Optional accessories Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 10 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Features ∫ Very clear high definition pictures This unit can record detailed high definition images.  High definition images (1920k1080)* A Number of available scan lines 1080 * If the recording mode is HA/HG/HX.  Standard images (720k576) B Number of available scan lines 576 What is the 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.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 11 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Preparation Before using 1 Handling of Built-in Memory and HDD (Hard disk drive) [HDC-TM20/HDC-HS25] : 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 100 GB HDD. While the HDD is capable of storing a large amount of data, there are a few things to look out for.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 12 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Handling of HDD [HDC-HS25] ∫ 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.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 13 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Preparation 2 Before using Parts identification and handling [HDC-SD20/HDC-TM20] 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 17 18 19 1 A/V 14 15 16 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 28, 37) ≥ It can open up to 90o. ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction. 10 Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 14 ページ２００９年１月５日 13 SD card open lever [OPEN] (l 25) 14 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l 94, 110) ≥ Use the AV cable (only the supplied cable). 15 Component terminal [COMPONENT] (l 94) 16 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 94, 99) 17 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 11, 25) 18 Card slot (l 25) 19 SD card cover (l 25) 20 21 22 月曜日午後２時４４分 Be careful about the following.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 15 ページ２００９年１月５日 30 月曜日午後２時４４分 31 29 28 27 26 33 26 27 28 29 30 Recording start/stop button (l 46) Status indicator (l 26) Mode switch (l 26) Photoshot button [ ] (l 50) Zoom lever [W/T] (In recording mode) (l 53) Thumbnail display switch/Volume lever [s /VOLr] (In playback mode) (l 75) 31 Internal microphones (5.1 channel support) 32 Grip belt Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 16 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 [HDC-HS25] 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 17 18 19 1 A/V 14 15 16 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 28, 37) ≥ It can open up to 90o. ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction. Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 17 ページ 20 ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Attaching the lens cap (Included in the Filter Kit (VW-LF43NE; optional)) 21 22 ≥ When the filter kit (VW-LF43NE; optional) is used, protect the lens surface while the unit is not used with the lens cap supplied with the filter kit. 23 24 25 20 Built-in flash (l 67) 21 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR) Lens cover A ≥The lens cover opens in recording mode. (l 26) 22 Lens hood Rotate the lens hood counter-clockwise A to remove it.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 18 ページ２００９年１月５日 31 月曜日午後２時４４分 32 30 29 28 27 26 34 26 27 28 29 30 31 Recording start/stop button (l 46) Status indicator (l 26) Mode dial (l 26) HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] (l 12) Photoshot button [ ] (l 50) Zoom lever [W/T] (In recording mode) (l 53) Thumbnail display switch/Volume lever [s /VOLr] (In playback mode) (l 75) 32 Internal microphones (5.1 channel support) 33 Grip belt Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 19 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Preparation Setup 1 Power supply ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBG070/VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6. ≥ This unit has a function to distinguish the batteries that can be used, and the batteries (VW-VBG070/VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6) are compatible with this function. (The batteries that are not compatible to this function cannot be used.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 20 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 9, 21, 22). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ≥ Do not heat or expose to flame. ≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed. Inserting/removing the battery Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 21 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60% HDC-SD20 Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Charging time Maximum continuously recordable time Actual recordable time Supplied battery/ VW-VBG070 (optional) [7.2 V/725 mAh] 1 h 35 min 1 h 20 min 50 min VW-VBG130 (optional) [7.2 V/1250 mAh] 2 h 35 min 2 h 15 min 1 h 20 min VW-VBG260 (optional) [7.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 22 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 HDC-HS25 Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Supplied battery/ VW-VBG070 (optional) [7.2 V/725 mAh] VW-VBG130 (optional) [7.2 V/1250 mAh] VW-VBG260 (optional) [7.2 V/2500 mAh] VW-VBG6 (optional)* [7.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 23 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Connecting to the AC outlet The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet. Important: While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge. ≥ Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 24 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Preparation Setup 2 Preparation of SD cards This unit (an SDHC compatible device) is compatible with both SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards. When using an SDHC Memory Card on another device, confirm that the device supports the SDHC Memory Card. Cards that you can use with this unit Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for motion picture recording.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 25 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 93) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Copy valuable data onto a PC, DVD disc etc. before proceeding with the formatting.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 26 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Preparation 3 Setup Selecting a mode (Turning the unit on/off) Change the mode to recording, playback or power OFF. Turn on the power by changing the mode to lock release button A. HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 or while pressing the HDC-HS25 OF F ≥ Operate the mode switch while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. ≥ Status indicator B The status indicator lights.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 27 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Turning the power on and off with the LCD monitor When the mode is set to turned off when it is closed. , power is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and power is ∫ To turn on the power HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS25 A The status indicator lights. ∫ To turn off the power HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS25 A The status indicator goes off. Change the mode to OFF when this unit is not being used.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 28 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Preparation Setup 4 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 ∫ About the operation icons Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or picture.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 29 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Preparation Setup 5 Using the menu screen MENU 1 Press the MENU button. 4 Touch the desired item to enter the setting. 5 Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to exit the menu setting. MENU 2 3 Touch the top menu A. Touch the submenu B. ≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by touching / . ≥ Information display setting is completed when is surrounded by yellow after touching it.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 30 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Language selection You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen. 1 Press the MENU button, then touch [SETUP] > [LANGUAGE]. 2 Touch [English]. Menu list Part of the menu will not be used depending on the used functions. (l 132) Recording mode *1 It is not displayed when the Intelligent auto mode is on. *2 These menus are only for . *3 These menus are only for .
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 31 ページ PICTURE ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 SETUP [QUALITY] (l 51) [HI-SPEED BURST]*1 (l 66) [SELF TIMER] (l 67) [FLASH] (l 67) [FLASH LEVEL]*1 (l 67) [RED EYE]*1 (l 68) [SHTR SOUND] (l 68) MEDIA SELECT*2*3 Media to record can be set to [Built-in Memory] or [SD CARD]. Media to record can be set to [HDD] or [SD CARD]. [DISPLAY] The screen indications are selected as shown in the illustration below.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 32 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 [ALERT SOUND] [DEMO MODE] Touch screen operation, start and stop of recording and power on/off can be confirmed with this sound. 2 Beeps for 4 times When an error occurs. Check the sentence displayed on the screen. (l 130) This item is used to start the unit demonstration.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 33 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Playback mode *1 When the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, or when [INTEL. SCENE] (l 78) is selected, this does not appear. *2 Only when the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, this appears. *3 These menus are only for . *4 These menus are only for . *5 This appears only when the [VIDEO/SD CARD] or [PICTURE/SD CARD] is selected.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 34 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Preparation Setup 6 Setting date and time When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear. Select [YES] and perform steps 2 to 3 below to set the date and time. ¬ Change the mode to 1 . Select the menu. (l 29) [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET] # [YES] 2 Touch the date or time to be set, then set the desired value using / . Changing the date and time display mode Select the menu.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 35 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Changing the date format Select the menu. (l 29) [SETUP] # [DATE FORMAT] # desired display style Display style Screen display [Y/M/D] 2009. 11. 15 [M/D/Y] 11 15 2009 [D/M/Y] 15. 11. 2009 ≥ The date and time function is driven by a built-in lithium battery. ≥ If the time display becomes [- -], the built-in lithium battery needs to be charged.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 36 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 World time setting (Displaying the time of the travel destination) It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region and the travel destination. 1 Select the menu. (l 29) [SETUP] # [SET WORLD TIME] # [YES] ≥ If the clock is not set, adjust the clock to the current time. (l 34) ≥ When the [HOME] (your home region) is not set, the message appears. Touch [ENTER] and proceed to Step 3.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 37 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Preparation Setup 7 Adjusting LCD monitor ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. LCD monitor adjustment ∫ POWER LCD This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors. Select the menu.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 38 ページ２００９年１月５日 Touch screen calibration Perform the touch screen calibration if a different object to the one touched is selected. 1 Select the menu. (l 29) [SETUP] # [CALIBRATION] # [YES] ≥ Touch [ENTER]. 2 Touch [r] with the supplied stylus pen and enter in calibration. 月曜日午後２時４４分 Changing the picture quality on the LCD monitor Select the menu.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 39 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Preparation 8 Setup Using with the remote control Select the menu. (l 29) [SETUP] # [REMOTE CONTROL] # [ON] ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. ≥ [REMOTE CONTROL] can be set to [OFF] so the remote control will not be mistakenly used when not in use.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 40 ページ Warning Keep the Button-Type battery out of the reach of children. Never put Button-Type battery in mouth. If swallowed call your doctor. ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Operation of direction buttons/OK button 1 ∫ Remote control usable range Press a direction button. STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV SKIP STOP SKIP MENU OK A Remote control sensor Distance: Within approx. 5 m Angle: Approx.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 41 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Recording Recording (Basic) 1 Before recording ∫ Basic camera positioning ≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will become dark in the recording. ≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object. 1 2 3 4 5 Hold the unit with both hands. Put your hand through the grip belt. Do not cover the microphones A.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 42 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Intelligent auto mode The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. ≥ When this unit is purchased, the Intelligent auto mode is set to on. Intelligent auto button Press this button to switch on/off the intelligent auto mode.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 43 ページ２００９年１月５日 ∫ When Intelligent auto mode is set to off: When the Intelligent auto mode is set to off, the auto white balance and auto focus operate and automatically adjust the colour balance and focusing. Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness. ≥ Colour balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 44 ページ２００９年１月５日 Quick start 3 This unit will resume recording pause mode about 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened. ≥ When in quick start standby mode about 60% ( / : about 70%) of the power used in recording pause mode is being consumed, so the recording time will be reduced. ¬ Change the mode to 1 月曜日午後２時４４分 Open the LCD monitor. HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 . Select the menu.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 45 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Quick power on (Only when recording to an SD card or built-in memory) The unit is put into recording pause approx. 1.9 seconds when the mode is set to from OFF. ≥ Start time will not shorten if there is no SD card inserted. Start time will be shorten if the [Built-in Memory] is selected in the [MEDIA SELECT], even if there is no SD card inserted. ¬ Change the mode to . 1 Select SD card as a media to record from the menu.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 46 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Recording Recording (Basic) 2 Recording motion pictures This unit records high definition images that are compatible with the AVCHD format. Sound is recorded with the Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator. ≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording. (l 24) ∫ When selecting media Select the menu.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 47 ページ 4 ２００９年１月５日 Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. 5 月曜日午後２時４４分 Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording. ≥ While recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed. About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures ≥ They are not compatible with devices other than those that support AVCHD.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 48 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Recording modes/approximate recordable time Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded. Select the menu.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 49 ページ２００９年１月５日 PRE-REC This prevents you missing a shot. This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds before the recording start/stop button is pressed. 1 Press the PRE-REC button. 月曜日午後２時４４分 Shooting guide Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly. Select the menu. (l 29) [RECORD SETUP] # [SHOOTING GUIDE] # [ON] ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. PRE-REC appears on the screen.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 50 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Recording Recording (Basic) 3 Recording still pictures The number of pixels recorded for still pictures is [ 2.1 M 1920k1080] (16:9). Still pictures can also be recorded while recording motion pictures. HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS25 OF F ≥ Operate the mode switch while at the same time pressing in the lock release button A if changing from OFF to another mode. 1 Change the mode to 2 Open the LCD monitor.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 51 ページ２００９年１月５日 Focus indication: A Focus indication ± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing ¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful. B Focus area (area inside brackets) Press the button fully. ≥ In order to take better still pictures, the screen will brighten when the button is fully pressed. ≥ The sound cannot be recorded while recording still pictures.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 52 ページ２００９年１月５日 Simultaneous recording (recording still pictures while recording motion pictures) Picture size 2.1 M (1920t1080) Picture quality . While recording motion pictures, press the button fully (press to the bottom) to take the picture. ≥ While recording motion pictures or during the PRE-REC operation, the following arrangements are applied so that motion picture recording takes preference over still picture recording.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 53 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Recording Recording (Basic) 4 Zoom in/out function The maximum optical zoom ratio is 16k. ¬ Change the mode to Digital zoom function . / VOL W If the zoom magnification exceeds 16k, then the digital zoom function will be activated. T Select the menu. (l 29) [RECORD SETUP] # [D.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 54 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Recording Recording (Basic) 5 Optical image stabilizer function Optical image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as much. ¬ Change the mode to . O.I.S. Optical image stabilizer button Press this button to switch on/off the image stabilizer function. ≥ appears on the screen. O.I.S.: Optical Image Stabilizer ≥ This function’s default setting is on.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 55 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Recording Recording (Basic) 6 AF tracking It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen. The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking) ¬ Change the mode to 1 Touch . A Target frame ≥ will be displayed on the screen.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 56 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Recording Recording (Basic) 7 Recording with the video light ≥ The video light enables brightening of the images taken in a dimly-lit place. ¬ Change the mode to . LIGHT LIGHT button Each time the LIGHT button is pressed, the indication changes by one setting in the following order. # / # Setting cancelled : Video light on / : Auto video light on/off ≥ This function’s default setting is / .
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 57 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Recording 1 Recording (Advanced) Recording functions of operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. ¬ Change the mode to 1 . Touch F to display the operation icons on the screen. 2 (e.g. Backlight compensation) Select an operation icon. F F ≥ Touch 1 to change the page and touch F F to display/not-display the operation icon.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 58 ページ Function ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Effect Backlight compensation This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject. Intelligent contrast control This brightens parts that are in shadow and difficult to see and suppresses white saturation in bright parts at the same time. Both bright and dark parts can be recorded clearly. Fade (Fade in) (Fade out) 58 When you start recording, the image/audio gradually appears.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 59 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Intelligent contrast control: ≥ If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear. Fade: ≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white). Soft skin mode: ≥ If the background or anything else in the scene has colours similar to the skin colour, they will also be smoothed. ≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 60 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Recording Recording (Advanced) 2 Function Scene mode Recording functions of menus Effect/Setting method When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. Select the menu.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 61 ページ Function Guide line ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Effect/Setting method You can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures and still pictures. The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the composition. ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ The Intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 42) Select the menu. (l 29) [RECORD SETUP] # [GUIDE LINES] # desired setting (When motion picture playback is selected while the mode is set to .
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 62 ページ Function Relay recording ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Effect/Setting method It is possible to continuously record motion picture to an SD card when there is no space available in the built-in memory. ≥ Change the mode to . Select the menu. (l 29) [RECORD SETUP] # [RELAY REC] # [ON] ≥ is displayed on the screen. will disappear when space in the built-in memory is gone and the recording to the SD card starts.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 63 ページ Function Automatic face framing [OFF]: Not display [PRIMARY]: Only the prioritized face framing is displayed. [ALL]: All face detection framings are displayed. Digital cinema colour ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Effect/Setting method In the portrait mode of the intelligent auto mode, detected faces appear with frames. ≥ Change the mode to . Select the menu. (l 29) [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE FRAMING] # desired setting ≥ This function’s default setting is [ALL].
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 64 ページ Function Wind noise reduction ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Effect/Setting method This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones depending on the wind strength. ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 42) Select the menu. (l 29) [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND CUT] # [ON] Microphone setup [SURROUND]: Sound is recorded with 5.1 ch surround microphone.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 65 ページ２００９年１月５日 Function Microphone level [AUTO]: AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically. [SETr ]/[SET]: The desired recording level can be set. AGC: Auto Gain Control 月曜日午後２時４４分 Effect/Setting method When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted. ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 42) 1 Select the menu.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 66 ページ２００９年１月５日 Function 月曜日午後２時４４分 Effect/Setting method Hi-speed burst shooting Recording is done continuously at the rate of 25 or 50 still pictures per second. Use this function to record an object with fast movement. [25 Frames/sec]: 72 still pictures are recorded continuously at the rate of 25 per second. The picture size is 2.1 M (1920k1080). ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ The intelligent auto mode is set to off.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 67 ページ Function Self-timer ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Effect/Setting method This is for recording still pictures using the timer. ≥ Change the mode to . Select the menu. (l 29) [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.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 68 ページ２００９年１月５日 Function Red eye reduction 月曜日午後２時４４分 Effect/Setting method Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes. ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 42) Select the menu. (l 29) [PICTURE] # [RED EYE] # [ON] Shutter sound You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures. ≥ Change the mode to . Select the menu. (l 29) [PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] # [ON] ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 69 ページ２００９年１月５日 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 recording a music recital, we recommend setting [MIC SETUP] to [SURROUND].
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 70 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Recording 3 Recording (Advanced) Manual recording Touch the operation icon to adjust white balance, shutter speed, iris and manual focus. ¬ Change the mode to . Press the MANUAL button. ≥ MNL appears on the screen. MANUAL Perform the setting by touching the desired item to be set.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 71 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 White balance The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours 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 recognise the reference colour white. ≥ Press the MANUAL button. (l 70) 1 Touch [WB]. 2 ∫ To set the white balance manually Touch / to select white balance mode. 1 Select subject.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 72 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment 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. (l 70) 1 Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS]. 2 Touch / to adjust settings. 1/100 100 F WB SHTR IRIS MF SHTR : Shutter speed: 1/50 to 1/8000 ≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [ON], the shutter speed will be set between 1/25 and 1/8000.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 73 ページ２００９年１月５日 Manual focus adjustment 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. (l 70) (When MF assist function is used) 1 Select the menu. (l 29) ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. 2 Touch [MF] icon. F WB SHTR IRIS Touch the desired setting items. MF ≥ In manual focus mode, [AF] icon appears on the screen. 3 Select the menu.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 74 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Playback Playback 1 Motion picture playback HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS25 F OF ≥ 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 1 Change the mode to 2 Touch the play mode select icon C to select desired media to be played back. .
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 75 ページ 4 ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 ∫ Fast forward/rewind playback Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. Touch 5 during playback to fast forward. (Touch 6 to rewind.) 0h00m00s Playback/Pause Rewind playback Fast forward playback Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails. 1: Displays the direct playback bar. (l 76) ≥ Operation icon disappears if no playback operation is performed for about 3 seconds.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 76 ページ２００９年１月５日 ∫ 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. 2 Touch . (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.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 77 ページ２００９年１月５日 Creating still picture from motion picture A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture. 1 Pause at the scene you want to save as a still picture during playback. ≥ It is convenient to use slow-motion playback and frame-by-frame playback. 2 Press the 月曜日午後２時４４分 Highlight&Time frame index An image of one scene is displayed as a thumbnail at set time interval.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 78 ページ２００９年１月５日 Playing back motion pictures by date Scenes recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. 1 Touch the date select icon. 月曜日午後２時４４分 Intelligent scene selection Playback the scenes excluding a portion of the scene judged to have failed to shoot due to fast movement of this unit, camera shake, or focus error. 1 Touch A Date select icon 2 Touch [INTEL. SCENE]. 2 3 Touch the scene to be played back. .  Touch the playback date.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 79 ページ２００９年１月５日 Highlight playback Part that was recognised as clearly recorded is extracted from a long recording, and it can be played back in short time with music added. 1 Touch 月曜日午後２時４４分 ∫ Scene setting 1) Touch [SELECT SCENES] or [SELECT DATE]. . 2) (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected) Touch the scene to be played back. 2 Touch [HIGHLIGHT]. 3 Touch desired item. [SCENE SETUP]: Select the scene or date to be played back.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 80 ページ２００９年１月５日 ∫ Playback time setting 1) Touch the playback time to set. 月曜日午後２時４４分 Repeat playback Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes. Select the menu. (l 29) [VIDEO SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] # [ON] ≥ The playback time of [AUTO] is a maximum of approx. 5 minutes. ≥ Playback time may become shorter than the setting, or it may not even play back if the part recognised as clearly recorded is short.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 81 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Playback Playback 2 Still picture playback HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS25 F OF ≥ 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 1 Change the mode to 2 Touch the play mode select icon C to select desired media to be played back. . ≥ Touch [PICTURE/SD CARD] to play back the SD card.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 82 ページ 4 ２００９年１月５日 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. 1/;: Slide show (playback of the still pictures in numerical order) start/pause. 2;: Plays back the previous picture. ;1: Plays back the next picture. ∫: Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails. ≥ Operation icon disappears if no playback operation is performed for about 3 seconds. It will be displayed again if you touch the screen.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 83 ページ２００９年１月５日 Still picture compatibility ≥ This unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). ≥ The file format of still pictures supported by this unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted files will be played back.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 84 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Playback 1 Editing Deleting scenes/still pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ¬ Change the mode to . To delete by confirming images being played back Press the button while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back. ≥ When the confirmation message appears, touch [YES].
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 85 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2) To continue deleting other scenes Repeat steps 3-4. When you stop deleting halfway Touch [CANCEL] or press the MENU button while deleting. ≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is cancelled cannot be restored. To complete editing Press the MENU button.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 86 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Playback Editing 2 Dividing a scene to delete To delete an unnecessary portion of a scene, first divide the scene and then delete the unnecessary portion. ¬ Change the mode to . 1 Touch the play mode select icon to select desired media to divide a scene. (l 74) 2 Select the menu. (l 29) 5 Press the MENU button to complete dividing. 6 Delete the unnecessary scene.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 87 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Playback Editing 3 Protecting scenes/still pictures Scenes/still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake. (Even if you protect some scenes/still pictures, formatting the media will delete them.) ¬ Change the mode to 1 . Select the menu. (l 29) [VIDEO SETUP] or [PHOTO SETUP] # [SCENE PROTECT] # [YES] 2 Touch the scene/still picture to be protected.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 88 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Playback 4 Editing DPOF setting You can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD card. ¬ Change the mode to SD CARD].
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 89 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Playback Editing 5 Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory/HDD [HDC-TM20/HDC-HS25] Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between an SD card inserted in this unit and a built-in memory/HDD. Confirming remaining capacity on the copy destination ≥ If the remaining capacity on a single SD card is not enough, you can copy to multiple SD cards following the instruction on the screen.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 90 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Copying ≥ If there is not much remaining capacity in the SD card, a confirmation message asking to copy after deleting all data on the SD card is displayed. Be aware that deleted data cannot be restored. 1 Change the mode to . 4 ≥ Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor. 2 (Only when [VIDEO]/[PICTURE] is selected in step 3) Touch the desired item. Select the menu.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 91 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 (Only when [SELECT DATE] is selected in step 4) Touch the date to be copied. ≥ When touched, the date is selected and surrounded by red. Touch the date again to cancel the operation. ≥ Up to 99 dates can be set in succession. 6 (Only when [SELECT SCENES]/[SELECT DATE] is selected in step 4) Touch [Enter]/[ENTER]. 7 When the confirmation message appears, touch [YES].
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 92 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Playback 6 Editing Relay scene combining [HDC-TM20] You can combine the relayed scene in the built-in memory and the continued scene in the SD card to be one into the SD card. Relay recording Relay scene combining        A Built-in memory B SD card C Relay recorded scene ≥ Change the mode to 1 2 . Insert the SD card that was used for relay recording. Select the menu.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 93 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Playback Editing 7 Formatting Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. (l 102, 114) ¬ Change the mode to (l 46, 74) or , and select desired media to be formatted. Select the menu.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 94 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Playback With a TV 1 Watching Video/Pictures on your TV Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals. Image quality may vary with the connected terminals. 1 High quality 2 HDMI terminal 3 Component terminal 4 Video terminal ≥ Use the supplied component cable and AV cable. Use of the following Panasonic HDMI mini cables is recommended to connect the unit to the HDMI terminal.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 95 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 ≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥ Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cables (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). ≥ Do not use any other component cables except the supplied one. ≥ The component terminal is for outputting images only so be sure to also connect the AV cable. (It is not necessary to connect the yellow plug.) ≥ Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 96 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 ∫ To watch images on a regular TV (4:3) ∫ To display the on-screen information on the TV When playing back motion pictures or still pictures recorded on this unit with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a TV with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the images on the screen may be squeezed horizontally. In this case, change the menu setting to play back the pictures in the original aspect ratio. (Check the TV setting.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 97 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Connecting with a HDMI mini cable What is HDMI? HDMI is the interface for digital devices. 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. (l 99) Select the desired method of HDMI output.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 98 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Listening in 5.1 channel sound 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.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 99 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Playback With a TV 2 Playback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™) What is the VIERA Link? ≥ 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.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 100 ページ 3 ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Operate with the remote control for the TV. 1) 2)     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 centre to set it. 2) Activate the operation icons that are displayed on TV screen with the remote control for the TV.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 101 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 ∫ 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.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 102 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Backup With other products 1 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.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 103 ページ 1 ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with VW-BN1) to the DVD burner. ≥ You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit. 2 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to 3 Connect this unit to the DVD burner 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.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 104 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Copying to discs ≥ 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. ≥ When copying a scene in the built-in memory to the 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.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 105 ページ 5 ２００９年１月５日午後２時４４分 (Only when [SELECT DATE] is selected in (Only when [VIDEO]/[PICTURE] is selected step 5) in step 3) Touch the date you want to copy. 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.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 106 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 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. (l 108) 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.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 107 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 ≥ The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. (l 108) ≥ 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.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 108 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Playing back the copied disc ≥ Only discs that have been copied by connecting this unit to the DVD burner or created with HD Writer AE 1.0 can be played back. It may not be possible to play back discs copied/played back on other devices or software.  A Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with VW-BN1) 1 Connect this unit to the DVD burner to prepare for playback.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 109 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Managing the copied disc (Formatting, Auto protect, Displaying disc information) ≥ Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (l 102) ∫ Formatting discs This is for initializing DVD-RAM and DVD-RW discs. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased. Back up important data on a PC etc. Select the menu.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 110 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Backup With other products 2 Dubbing images onto other video device Images played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD recorder or video device. ≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. Change the video input on the video device and TV that this unit is connected to.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 111 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Backup With other products 3 With a printer (PictBridge) To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer.) PictBridge is an industry standard from the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) for direct printing.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 112 ページ２００９年１月５日 3 5 Select print source media and touch the icon. Select print source media and touch the icon. / ≥ If the [PictBridge] indication does not appear or continues to flash, disconnect and then reconnect the USB cable. Touch a still picture to be printed. / 午後２時４４分 to set the number of ≥ Touch [ENTER] after the number of prints is set. ≥ You can set up to 9 prints. ≥ To cancel the setting, set the number of prints to [0].
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 113 ページ 8 ２００９年１月５日 Touch [PAPER SIZE] to select the paper size setting. [STANDARD]: Size specific to the printer [4k5 INCH]: L size [5k7 INCH]: 2L size [4k6 INCH]: Postcard size [A4]: A4 size ≥ You cannot set paper sizes not supported on the printer. 9 Touch [PAGE LAYOUT] to select the desired layout setting. 月曜日午後２時４４分 When you stop printing halfway Touch [CANCEL]. ≥ A confirmation message appears.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 114 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 With a PC Before using 1 What you can do with a PC You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu-ray discs (BD) DVD discs or SD card using HD Writer AE 1.0 for HDC, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM. Available function Data type CD-ROM (supplied): HD Writer AE 1.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 115 ページ Available function ２００９年１月５日月曜日 Data type Playing back on a PC Still picture Copying still pictures to a PC (l 123) 午後２時４４分 Software required HD Writer AE 1.0 or Standard Windows picture viewer or a commercially available picture viewer Windows Explorer Refer to page 125 if using a Macintosh. *1 Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer AE 1.0 (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 116 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 End User License Agreement Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 117 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 With a PC Before using 2 Operating environment ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. ≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible BD/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a BD/DVD.) ≥ Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 118 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Necessary software Windows Vista SP1: DirectX 10.1 (already installed with Windows Vista SP1) Windows Vista: DirectX 10 (already installed with Windows Vista) Windows XP/2000: DirectX 9.0c (already installed with Windows XP SP2) ≥ If you install the software on a PC that is not compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the PC may not work properly. If you are unsure whether or not your PC is compatible, contact the maker of your PC.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 119 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 With a PC Setup 1 Installation When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent authorization. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.) ≥ Before starting the installation, close all applications that are running. ≥ Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 120 ページ 7 When installation is complete, some notes will appear Check the contents, then close the window. 8 ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 ∫ Uninstalling HD Writer AE 1.0 Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require. 1 Select [start] # ([Settings] #) [Control Panel] # [Add or Remove Programs (Applications)] or [Uninstall a program]. 2 Select [HD Writer AE 1.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 121 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 With a PC Setup 2 Connecting to a PC ≥ Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed. ≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC. A USB cable (supplied) 1 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor. ≥ It is possible to use it connected to the PC with the batteries only. 2 Turn on the unit. ≥ This function is available in all modes. 3 Connect this unit to a PC.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 122 ページ２００９年１月５日 ∫ If the driver has not been recognised properly Use the following methods to enable it to be recognised. Method 1: Turn off the unit and your PC once and try verifying again. Method 2: Remove the SD card and try verifying again. Method 3: Try connecting the unit to another USB port on your PC. ∫ To disconnect USB cable safely 1 2 Double click the ( ) icon in task tray displayed on the PC.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 123 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive. ≥ Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [My Computer (Computer)]. We recommend using HD Writer AE 1.0 to copy motion picture data. Using Windows Explorer or other programmes on the PC to copy, move or rename files and folders recorded with this unit will result in them being unusable with HD Writer AE 1.0.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 124 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 With a PC Using with a PC 1 Starting HD Writer AE 1.0 ≥ When using HD Writer AE 1.0 on Windows XP/2000, log on to your computer as Administrator (or with a login name equally authorized). If you log on with a login name other than Administrator, you cannot use the applications. ≥ When using HD Writer AE 1.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 125 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 With a PC Using with a PC 2 If using Macintosh ≥ HD Writer AE 1.0 is not available for Macintosh. ≥ iMovie’08 7.1.2 or later supported. For details about iMovie’08, please contact Apple Inc. ∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) PC Mac OS Mac OS X 10.4 Mac OS X 10.5 CPU PowerPC G5 (1.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 126 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Others 1 Indications *1 *2 Indications only only World time setting (l 36) ∫ Recording indications Motion picture recording mode (l 48) Motion picture recording HA mode HG mode 0h00m00s +1 MF HG1920 HX mode 1h30m R 1h20m HE mode PRE-REC Built-in memory recording possible status*1 1/100 OPEN 0dB HDD recording possible status*2 12:34 15. 11.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 127 ページ AWB ２００９年１月５日午後２時４４分 White balance (l 71) Backlight compensation (l 58) Auto white balance Soft skin mode (l 58) Sunny mode Tele macro (l 58) Cloudy mode , Indoor mode 1 Manual adjustment mode 1/100 Shutter speed (l 72) OPEN, F2.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 128 ページ２００９年１月５日 ∫ Playback indications 1 Playback (l 75, 82) ; Pause (l 75, 82) 5, 6, / Fast forward/rewind playback (l 75) 7/8 Last/first scene paused 9/: Skip playback (l 75) D/E Slow motion playback (l 75) ;1/2; Frame-by-frame playback (l 76) Next/Previous still picture (l 82) 0h00m00s Playback time Intelligent scene selection (l 78) No.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 129 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 ∫ Confirmatory indications –– (Time display) The built-in battery is low. (l 35) ° The warning/alarm indication appears when LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side. Return the direction of the LCD monitor to normal position and check the warning/alarm indication. No SD card is inserted/unusable card.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 130 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Others Indications 2 Messages Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text. RECOMMEND DATA BACK UP PERIODICALLY.*1, 2 We recommend backing up important recorded motion pictures and still pictures periodically to a PC, DVD disc etc. to protect it. This message does not indicate that there is a problem with this unit. HDD BACKUP RECOMMENDED.*2 There is a possible problem with the HDD.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 131 ページ *1 *2 ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 only only About recovery If faulty management information is found, one of the following messages may appear. Be sure to follow the messages. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.) CONTROL DATA ERROR HAS BEEN DETECTED. (SD CARD) CONTROL DATA ERROR DETECTED IN THE BUILT-IN MEMORY.*1 CONTROL DATA ERROR HAS BEEN DETECTED. (HDD)*2 THUMBNAIL DATA ERROR IS DETECTED.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 132 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Others 1 Helpful hints Functions that cannot be used simultaneously Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s specifications.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 135 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Others Helpful hints 2 Problem This unit cannot be turned on. This unit does not stay on long enough. Battery runs down quickly. Troubleshooting Check points ≥ Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (l 19) ≥ The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. If the unit still cannot be used, the battery is faulty. ≥ The battery is affected by ambient temperature.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 136 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Problem Check points Recording does not start although power is supplied to this unit and the SD card is correctly inserted. ≥ A message is displayed and you cannot record, when the HDD does not operate normally due to the temperature of the unit being too high or low, when the built-in memory does not operate normally, or when the SD card cover cannot be closed due to failure of the SD card cover.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 137 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Problem Check points Auto focus function does not work. ≥ Set to Intelligent auto mode to on or off. ≥ If you are trying to record a scene which is hard to bring into focus in auto focus mode, use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus. (l 42, 73) Colour balance of images is strange when recording in a place such as a gymnasium.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 138 ページ Problem ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Check points Colour or brightness of the image changes, or you may see horizontal bars in the image. ≥ Colour or brightness of the image may change, or you may see horizontal bars in the image when the object is recorded under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light, etc., but this is not a malfunction.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 139 ページ Problem ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Check points When connected by the USB cable, this unit is not detected by the PC. ≥ Select another USB terminal on the PC. ≥ Check the operating environment. (l 117) ≥ Connect the supplied USB cable again after restarting the PC and turning on this unit again. When the USB cable is disconnected, an error message will appear on the PC.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 140 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 ∫ 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 been continuously played back using another unit. ≥ Just how smoothly the scenes will be played back depends on the playback unit.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 141 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 ∫ 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 they 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.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 142 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Others Cautions for use About this unit 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.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 143 ページ２００９年１月５日 When you are not going to use the unit for an extended time ≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet, it is recommended that you place a desiccant (silica gel) in with it. / 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.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 144 ページ２００９年１月５日 Do not throw 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. About the AC adaptor ≥ If the temperature of the battery is extremely high or extremely low, charging may take time or the battery may not be charged.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 145 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 About condensation 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.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 146 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Others Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 7.2 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording: 5.6 W 5.7 W 6.6 W HDC-SD20 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS25 Signal system 1080/50i Recording format AVCHD format compliant Image sensor 1/6z 1MOS image sensor Total: 1470 K Effective pixels: Motion picture: 1170 K Still picture: 1170 K Lens Auto Iris, F1.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 147 ページ２００９年１月５日 HDC-SD20 月曜日 HDC-TM20 HDC-HS25 HDMI mini connector video output level HDMI™ AV terminal audio output level (Line) 316 mV, 600 h, 2 ch HDMI mini connector audio output 5.1 ch (AC3)/2 ch (Linear PCM) USB Read only (No copyright protection support) SD card Built-in memory (V.1.3a with – HDD x.v.Colour™) 午後２時４４分 1125i (1080i)/625p (576p) Read only – – Read only Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 148 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Motion pictures HDC-SD20 Recording media SD card Built-in memory HDC-TM20 HDC-HS25 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) – HDD 16 GB – – 100 GB Compression MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Recording mode and transfer rate HA: Approx. 17 Mbps (VBR) HG: Approx. 13 Mbps (VBR) HX: Approx. 9 Mbps (VBR) HE: Approx.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 149 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: DC output: AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz 19 W DC 9.3 V, 1.2 A (Unit operation) DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery charging) Dimensions 92 mm (W)k33 mm (H)k61 mm (D) Mass Approx. 115 g Specifications may change without prior notice.
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 150 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 Index ∫ Numerics ∫F 5.1 channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Fade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 73 Formatting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Frame-by-frame playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 ∫A A/V terminal . . .
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 151 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 ∫P ∫T PictBridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Picture adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Picture quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Playing back motion pictures by date . . . . . .78 Playing back still pictures by date . . . . . . . . .83 Power LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 PRE-REC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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HDCSD20&TM20&HS25EB-VQT2B44_mst.book 152 ページ２００９年１月５日月曜日午後２時４４分 EU B VQT2B44 F0109MA0 ( 1100 ) C Panasonic Corporation Web site: http://panasonic.