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  • Panasonic HC-MDH3 | Owners Manual - Page 1
    Video Camera Model No. HC-MDH3 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S. customers only) If you have any questions, visit : U.S.A. : http://shop.panasonic.com/support
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    choosing Panasonic! located on the back of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera information source. Date of Purchase covers. ≥ Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. CAUTION! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
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    To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to Support Contact: Panasonic HC-MDH3 Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 http://shop.panasonic.com/support HC-MDH3
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    (For the U.S.A. and Canada only) AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 100 V and 240 V. But ≥ In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. ≥ When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC
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    block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
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    of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. ∫ Product identification marking Product High Definition Video Camera AC adaptor Bottom Bottom Location Conforms to UL STD 60065. Certified to CAN/CSA STD C22.2 No.60065. - 6 -
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    far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). ≥ If you use this unit on top of or near may alter the camera body or peel the surface finish. Do not use these solvents. ≥ When using a chemical dust cloth, follow the instructions that came with
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    Do not lift up this unit by the handle with the tripod still attached ≥ When the tripod is attached, its weight will also affect the unit's handle, possibly causing the handle to break and hurting the user. ≥ To carry the unit while the tripod is attached, take hold of the tripod. Do not swing the
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    start/stop button in the following screen for three seconds. Screen to delete the SD card data is displayed, so select [YES] and follow the instruction on the screen. - 9 -
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    recorded in AVCHD format. AVCHD: This recording method is suitable for playback on a high-definition TV. Audio is recorded in Dolby AudioTM. ∫ Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result
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    unit unattended. Please note that Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for cards. ∫ For the purposes of this owner's manual ≥ The battery pack is referred to as the scene(s)". ≥ Scene(s) recorded with [REC MODE] set to [AVCHD]: "AVCHD scene(s)". ≥ Notation of < > indicates the setup item name
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    49 Focus Assist 49 Iris/Gain adjustment 53 Iris adjustment 53 Gain adjustment 54 White Balance 56 Manual shutter speed 59 Audio Input 61 Adjusting the audio input level 61 Counter display 63 Setting Media ..........111 Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video device, etc 112 - 12 -
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    128 Output Setup 129 Display setting 131 Other Functions 136 Maintenance 139 Video Setup 140 Picture Setup 141 Copy 141 Display Indications 142 Messages 145 Warning Indications 147 Others Troubleshooting 149 About recovery 152 About copyright 153 Recording functions that cannot be
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    Eyecup (l 22) VYC1080 Lens cap (l 21) SYA0073 Diffusion filter (white) (l 45) 1ZE1HCMDH3GCZ (For U.S.A. only) If accessories are lost, customers can visit us at http://shop.panasonic.com/support for further information about obtaining replacement parts. - 14 -
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    AG-VBR89 VW-LF49N Battery pack Battery pack Battery pack Filter kit (For U.S.A. only) To order optional accessories please visit http://shop.panasonic.com or your local Photo Specialty Dealer. NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local dealer. Product
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    possible, we recommend using a cable with a length of 1.5 m (4.9 feet) or less. Refer to the following support site for information about an external media device. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This Site is English only)   A USB 2.0 B External media device (commercially-available
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    Importing data to a PC Image data can be imported to a PC for editing by inserting the SD card used for recording with the unit into that PC. ≥ A PC with an SD card slot or an SD card reader is required.   A SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card* B PC * SD cards are optional and not supplied with this
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    Playback Mode) (l 90) 10 Grip belt (l 21) 11 Status indicator (l 28) 12 Power switch (l 28) 13 Recording start/stop button (l 39) 14 Camera remote terminal [CAM REMOTE] (l 100) ≥ FOCUS IRIS terminal (3.5 mm (0.14 q) diameter mini jack) ≥ ZOOM S/S terminal (2.5 mm (0.1 q) diameter super mini jack) 15
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    fixture 20 Built-in microphone 21 Built-in LED light (l 45) 22 Recording lamp (l 136) 23 Lens 24 Lens hood 25 Multi-manual ring (l 46) 26 Camera function button [CAMERA FUNCTION] (l 46) 27 LED LIGHT switch (l 45) ≥ Turns on/off the built-in LED light. 28 Iris button [IRIS] (l 53) 29 Intelligent
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    up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction. 38 Eyecup mount (l 22) 39 Eyecup (l 22) 40 Accessory shoe 42 Speaker 43 VIDEO OUT terminal (l 101) 44 AUDIO OUT terminal (l 101) 45 Charging lamp [CHG] (l 24) 46 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 24) 47 Battery release button [PUSH
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    ビ ヒ 50 51 52 53 49 49 SD Card slot cover (l 27) 50 Card slot 2 (l 27) 51 Access lamp (card 2) (l 27) 52 Card slot 1 (l 27) 53 Access lamp (card 1) (l 27) ∫ Attaching/removing the lens cap Protect the lens surface with the lens cap while the unit is not used. ≥ Place your fingers in the recesses
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    ∫ Attaching the eyecup Attach by aligning the notch of the eyecup attachment part with the protrusion at the inside of the eyecup.  A Notch B Protrusion  - 22 -
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    or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. Inserting/removing the battery Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure. Removing the battery
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    the AC adaptor is unplugged from the AC outlet by accident.  ≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 25). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ≥ Do not heat or expose to flame. ≥ Do not leave
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    below. These become shorter in other conditions. j When [REC MODE] is set to [AVCHD] and [REC FORMAT] is set to [PH 1080/59.94i] j When using the up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction. ∫ Batteries that support quick charging For quick charging of a battery (AG-VBR59/AG-VBR89: optional
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    The cards that you can use are correct as of March 2018. ≥ We recommend that you use a Panasonic Memory Card. Card type Capacity SDHC Memory Card 4 GB to 32 GB SDXC Memory Card 48 GB to 128 Slow Recording 50 Mbps Speed Class ratings Class10 Label examples AVCHD All Class4 or more - 26 -
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    Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card for the first time, it is necessary to format the SD card. (l 38) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Caution: Check that the access lamp has gone off.  ヒ ビ  
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    Preparation Turning the unit on/off Set the power switch to ON while pressing the lock release button B to turn on the unit.   To turn off the unit Set the power switch to OFF while pressing the lock release button. The status indicator goes off. A The status indicator lights on. ≥ To turn on
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    Preparation Using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder The viewfinder is turned off and the LCD monitor is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened. The viewfinder is turned on when the LCD monitor is closed. Switching between the LCD monitor and viewfinder displays Select the menu. (l 36) MENU : [OUTPUT
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    How to use the touch screen You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger. ∫ Touch Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or picture. ≥ Touch the center of the icon. ≥ Touching the touch screen will not operate while you are touching another part of
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    LCD monitor adjustment ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. [POWER LCD] This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors. Select the menu. (l 36) MENU : [DISP SETUP] # [POWER LCD] # [+1] (Makes brighter)/[0] (Normal)/[-1] (Makes less bright)
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    Viewfinder adjustment ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. Adjusting the field of view It adjusts the field of view to show the image on the viewfinder clearly. 1 Adjust the viewfinder to suit your vision so that you can see the display images clearly. ≥ Be careful
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    Recording yourself ≥ Change the mode to Recording Mode. (l 28) Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side. ≥ Displaying during the recording yourself can be switched by setting [SELF SHOOT]. (l 134) ≥ Only some indications will appear on the screen when the [SELF SHOOT] is set to [MIRROR]. When
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    When this unit is turned on, the message [SET TIME ZONE AND DATE/TIME] may appear. To make these settings, select [YES], and follow the instructions from Steps 2-3 of the time zone setting procedure. Time zone Time difference from the Greenwich Mean Time can be set. 1 Select the menu. (l 36) MENU
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    ∫ Time zone table Time difference Region 0:00 London, Casablanca s1:00 Azores s2:00 Fernando de Noronha s3:00 Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires s3:30 Newfoundland s4:00 s4:30 s5:00 s6:00 s7:00 Manaus, La Paz Caracas Toronto, New York, Miami, Lima Chicago, Houston, Mexico City Denver,
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    Preparation Using the menu screen ≥ You can also select menu items by operating the jog dial. (l 85) ヮユワヶ  1 Press the MENU button A. 2 Touch the top menu B.  3 Touch the submenu C.  ≥ Next (Previous) page can be displayed by touching / . 4 Touch the desired item to enter the setting. 5
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    Recording Before recording ≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object. ≥ Hold the eyecup of the viewfinder as close as possible to your eye. ≥ Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor according to the position in which the unit is
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    Formatting media If you use the SD cards for the first time for recording with this unit, format the cards. 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 etc. (l 105) ≥ When using two SD
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    Recording Recording motion picture 1 Set the mode switch to to switch to Recording Mode. (l 28) ≥ Open the LCD monitor. 2 Press the recording start/stop button A to start recording. B When you begin recording, REC (red) is displayed. ≥ Recording will stop when you press the recording start
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    of the following sizes or the recording time exceeds one of the following lengths of time, the scene will be divided automatically. (Recording continues.) AVCHD scene MOV/MP4 scene (when using an SDHC Memory Card) MOV/MP4 scene (when using an SDXC Memory Card) Approximately 4 GB Approximately 4 GB
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    in which still pictures will be recorded differ depending on the [REC MODE] setting and the [REC FORMAT] setting (l 117, 118). Recording mode MOV, MP4 AVCHD Recording format [REC FORMAT] setting with a size of FHD (1920k1080) [PS 1080/59.94p], [PH 1080/59.94i], [PH 1080/23.98p], [HA 1080/59
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    j Focus Assist (l 49) j Iris (l 53) j GAIN (l 54) j White Balance (l 56) j Shutter speed (l 59) j [SCENE MODE] (l 114) ≥ When you switch this unit from Manual Mode to Intelligent Auto Mode, Image Stabilizer will be set to / ([ON]). (l 83) ≥ If you set the Image Stabilizer to (setting canceled
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    condition. If Auto Tracking White Balance does not work correctly, switch to Manual Mode first, and then adjust the White Balance. (l 56) Auto Focus surfaces or by highly reflective objects ∫ Camera controls that are disabled in Intelligent Auto Mode The camera function button and the IRIS button are
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    side: W Wide-angle recording (zoom out) T W ∫ Zooming with the multi-manual ring You can also perform zooming by rotating the multi-manual ring. ≥ You can also adjust focus and iris with the multi-manual ring. (l 46) A Multi-manual ring 3 A side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) B B side: Close-up
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    Tracking White Balance) may not work correctly while the built-in LED light is turned on, depending on recording conditions. In this case, switch to Manual Mode and adjust the White Balance. (l 56) ≥ When the battery becomes low, the built-in LED light may not turn on. ∫ Using the diffusion filter
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    AUTO WB AUTO SHUTTER AUTO  A Multi-manual ring B Camera function button C iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch D Jog dial E Manual ring setting [FOCUS], [ZOOM], [IRIS] F Manual icon 1 Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL to switch to Manual Mode. ≥ Touch the manual icon to set the gain, White Balance
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    MF99 (focus distance: infinity). The larger the focus value gets, the further the position where focus is achieved. ≥ If you slide and hold the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch towards FOCUS, the focus will be adjusted to MF95 on the infinity side. ≥ To return to Auto Focus, perform one of the following
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    cases: j When Focus Assist (peaking function) is used (l 49) One Push AF If you press the USER button to which is registered in Manual Focus Mode, the camera performs high-speed focusing until the image is focused. ≥ This function is registered to the USER1 button by default. ≥ Switch to
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    Focus will be temporarily switched to Auto Focus. ≥ This function is registered to the USER1 button by default. ≥ Set this unit to Manual Focus. (l 47) Press and hold the USER button to which is registered or touch and hold the applicable USER button icon. ≥ The focus
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    Using Focus Assist ≥ Register or to a USER button. (l 66) ≥ Switch to Manual Focus Mode. (l 47) Press the USER button to which or is registered or touch the applicable USER button icon. ≥ To cancel,
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    ∫ To change the peaking settings If you set Focus Assist to ON by following either of the  procedures below, in-focus portions are highlighted with color (Peaking G). j Setting the menu item [FOCUS ASSIST 1] to [PEAKING] or [BOTH] and pressing the USER button to which is
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    (Notes on the magnified display of Focus Assist) ≥ Some information on the screen disappears when the screen is magnified. ≥ Still pictures cannot be recorded when the screen is magnified. ≥ In the following cases, the screen is not magnified during Focus Assist: j During motion picture recording or
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    closer to OPEN brighten the image. ≥ To return to Auto Iris Mode, perform one of the following operations: j Press the IRIS button. j Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to iA to switch to Intelligent Auto Mode. ≥ It is not possible to adjust the iris in the following situations: j When a setting in
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    there is a light source behind them. Select the menu. (l 36) MENU : [CAMERA SETUP] # [BACKLIGHT COMPENS.] # [ON] ≥ appears when it is set. ≥ screen. ≥ Operation icons are displayed. 2 Touch GAIN AUTO to switch to Manual Gain Mode. ≥ The gain value will be displayed in dB. 3 Adjust the
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    screen brightness may not change even if you adjust the gain. (l 53, 59) ∫ Changing the maximum possible gain value for Auto Gain Mode ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 42) Select the menu. MENU : [SW SETUP] # [AGC LIMIT] # desired setting [3 dB]/[6 dB]/[9 dB]/[12 dB]/[15 dB]/[18 dB]/[21 dB]/[24 dB
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    Balance mode will be selected. ≥ Each time you touch the icon, the White Balance mode is switched between Auto Tracking White (ATW) Balance Mode and Manual White Balance Mode (P3200K/P5600K/VAR/Ach/Bch). 3 Rotate the Jog dial to switch the White Balance mode. ≥ The mode will be switched in the
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    Please refer to page 66 for details about setting the USER button. 1 Set the White Balance mode to [ATW]. (l 56) ≥ Touch the operation icon WB MANUAL when using a mode other than [ATW]. 2 Press the USER button to which is registered or touch the applicable USER button icon to switch
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    value is not guaranteed to be an exact value. Use it only as a guide. To set the White Balance in accordance to the recording scene 1 Fill the and hold WB or WB or press and hold the jog dial AUTO MANUAL during recording pause. Adjustment is complete when the screen blacks out momentarily and
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    the shutter speed by rotating the jog dial. ≥ To return to Auto Shutter Mode, perform one of the following operations: j Touch . SHUTTER MANUAL j Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to iA to switch to Intelligent Auto Mode. Shutter speed: The shutter speed varies depending on the frame rate in [REC
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    unit may not be able to keep up with changes in the image. In such a case, set the iris, focus, and White Balance mode to manual settings. - 60 -
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    the [REC MODE] setting. (l 117) Recording mode MOV MP4 AVCHD Audio recording method Linear PCM (LPCM) Dolby Audio Adjusting the audio LEVEL] # desired setting [AUTO]: [MANUAL]: Adjusts the level automatically. Adjusts the level manually. 2 (When [MANUAL] has been selected) Confirm that the
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    Using the ALC function ALC can reduce audio noise. 1 Set [AUDIO LEVEL] to [MANUAL]. (l 61) 2 Select the menu. MENU : [AUDIO SETUP] # [AUDIO ALC] # desired setting [ON]: [OFF]: Enables ALC, allowing you to record audio with reduced noise. Allows you to record natural-sounding audio. - 62 -
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    Recording Counter display You can change a counter display that indicates how much time has elapsed during recording or playback. 1 Touch the LCD monitor while the recording screen is displayed. RESET COUNT DISP/ MODE O.I.S. BARS ZEBRA ≥ Operation icons will be displayed. 2 Touch COUNT to
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    [DF MODE] Select the compensation mode for the time code. Select the menu. MENU : [RECORD SETUP] # [DF MODE] # desired setting [DF]: [NDF]: Time code is compensated in accordance with the actual time. It is mainly used for broadcasting such as TV programs. It will not compensate the time code. (
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    ≥ This unit will adjust the time code in accordance with the frame rate of the [REC FORMAT] (l 118). Therefore, it may not be continuous from the previous final time code when the recording format is changed. ≥ If the frame rate in [REC FORMAT] is set to 23.98p, set the number of frames to [00] or a
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    Recording USER button Each of the USER button can register one function from the 30 available functions. ≥ There are 3 USER buttons (USER1 to 3) on the main body and 4 USER button icons (USER4 to USER7) displayed on the LCD monitor. Setting the USER button 1 Select the menu. MENU : [USER SW] # [
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    (When using button icons USER4 to USER7) A B  C  D   [USER4] [USER5] [USER6] [USER7] ≥ To cancel, press the USER button or touch the USER button icon again. For canceling or using of the following functions for the USER buttons, refer to each page. j (l 69) j
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    Item Icon Function [ATW.L] ATW Lock [D.ZM] Digital Zoom [HIST] Histogram [REC.C] Recording Check [LstDel] [DRS] Last Scene Delete DRS* [FRZ] [S.Gain] [AREA] [PushAF] Freeze
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    darkening of a backlit subject. (l 54) ≥ Register to a USER button. (l 66) Fade in/fade out effect (black) can be added to the video and audio that is being recorded. Press USER button or touch USER button icon in the recording screen. ≥ Fade out will start, and fade in
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    ≥ Register to a USER button. (l 66) You can change the card slot used for motion picture recording or the playback media. ≥ You can change the setting in the following situations: j While recording is paused in Recording Mode j While a thumbnail screen is displayed in Playback
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    To adjust the brightness, refer to page 53. ≥ Register to a USER button. (l 66) Approximately 2 seconds at the end of the video recorded last can be played back. It will return to recording screen once the playback is completed. ≥ Playback operation is not possible during the
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    Switch to Manual Mode. (l 42) Selects the DRS (Dynamic Range Stretcher) function. It is possible to expand the dynamic range by compressing the video signal level . ≥ You can perform the following camera operations during Freeze Frame. Other camera operations will be disabled. j Recording motion
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    the subject you touch and displays the luminance level of the subject. ∫ Using Area Mode ≥ Register to a USER button. (l 66) ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 42) 1 Press the applicable USER button or touch the applicable USER button icon on the recording screen. ≥ Area Mode will be enabled and
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    ≥ Area Function is not possible in following cases: j When a setting in [SCENE MODE] is enabled (l 114) j During Super Slow Recording (l 78) ≥ Area mode is canceled in following cases: j If you turn the unit off j When the mode switch position is changed j If you switch to Intelligent Auto Mode (l
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    ≥ Register to a USER button. (l 66) This function displays the horizontal/vertical tilt of the unit with the electronic level. ∫ To correct the tilt (Horizontal direction) (Vertical direction)    When correcting the leftward tilt When correcting the downward tilt
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    FLASH BAND> ≥ Register to a USER button. (l 66) ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 42) If you set this item to [ON], you can compensate for and reduce bottom of the image when recording is performed in an environment where another camera is firing its flash. ≥ FBC appears on the screen. A Time
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    During Super Slow Recording (l 78) j During the Interval Recording (l 127) ≥ In the following cases, a 3 second image that precedes the recording of an AVCHD scene or a 4 second scene that precedes the recording of an MOV/MP4 scene may not be recorded: j Immediately after the maximum PRE-REC standby
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    Recording. You can enable this function to record slow motion pictures. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 42) ≥ Register to a USER button. (l any of the following operations is performed: j Setting [REC MODE] to [AVCHD] j Changing the [REC FORMAT] setting j If you switch to Intelligent Auto
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    ≥ When Super Slow Recording is activated, the angle of view will change. (The color of the frame rate value will change to blue.) ≥ There is a slight gap between the displayed frame rate for Super Slow Recording and the actual frame rate at which Super Slow Recording is performed. Although [120] is
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    ≥ Register to a USER button. (l 66) This enables/disables a function that controls recording performed with an external device (recorder, etc.) connected to this unit. 1 Select the [HDMI TC OUTPUT] menu. MENU : [OUTPUT SETUP] # [HDMI TC OUTPUT] # [ON] 2 Select the [REMOTE REC
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    ≥ Register to a USER button. (l 66) You can switch between Auto White Balance Mode and Manual White Balance Mode by pressing the button. (l 56) In addition, if you press and hold the button, Auto White Balance or Auto Black Balance adjustment
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    ZEBRA SHUTTER AUTO RESET COUNT DISP/ MODE O.I.S. BARS ZEBRA FRZ , PRE-REC etc. , GAIN AUTO GAIN MANUAL , WB AUTO WB MANUAL , SHUTTER AUTO SHUTTER MANUAL Resets the counter (l 65) Counter display (l 63) Switching the screen indications/mode information display Image Stabilizer Function
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    Image Stabilizer Function Use the Image Stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording. This unit is equipped with Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer. Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer is a hybrid of Optical and Electrical Image Stabilizer. Touch O.I.S. to switch the Image Stabilizer on/off.
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    when it is over 99%. ≥ This item cannot be set during Freeze Frame. (l 72) ≥ You can record an image with little white saturation if you manually adjust the shutter speed or brightness not to display zebra pattern. (l 53, 59) ≥ The zebra pattern does not appear on the images actually recorded. ≥ It
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    Recording Using of jog dial A Jog dial Selecting/setting items You can select and set menu items (l 36), etc. using the jog dial. 1 Rotate the jog dial on the menu screen, etc., to move the cursor. ≥ The selected item will be displayed in yellow. 2 Push the jog dial to set. Menu operations
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    Selecting functions/Adjusting function settings You can select the following functions and adjust their settings using the jog dial. You can also switch between the functions and adjust their settings. (When the recording screen is displayed) Jog dial icon GAIN SHUTTER WB VAR AREA ASSIST VOLUME
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    to be changed in advance Gain adjustment Touch the manual icon GAIN AUTO to switch to Manual Gain Mode. (l 54) Shutter speed Touch the manual icon SHUTTER AUTO to switch to Manual Shutter Mode. (l 59) White balance Touch the manual icon WB AUTO or press the USER button assigned
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    with different system frequencies are indicated with . This unit cannot play back these scenes. ≥ (If you have touched the recording mode option [AVCHD]) After you have touched a recording format option, one of the following icons will be displayed on each thumbnail. j PS : Scenes recorded in
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    (To set this unit to Still Picture Playback Mode)  Touch the still picture (JPEG) G . 5 Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back. ≥ Next (Previous) page can be displayed by touching / . ≥ You can change the playback media by pressing the USER button to which is
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    of the scene is displayed when playing back motion pictures. Following information is displayed. START TC and DURATION are displayed only for AVCHD scenes. j START TC j DATE j TIME ZONE j DURATION j REC MODE j FORMAT ≥ If you switch between Recording Mode/Playback Mode with the mode switch
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    compatibility ≥ This unit is based on AVCHD Progressive/AVCHD. ≥ Motion pictures recorded with the unit may not be played back correctly or at all on another device, even if it supports their format. (Please check compatibility in the instruction manual of your device.) ≥ Motion pictures recorded
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    Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 88. Playback operation Skip playback (to the start of a scene) Playback display During Playback Operating steps Touch the LCD monitor and slide from right to left (from left to right) during
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    Playback Useful functions Creating still picture from motion picture You can save a frame of a recorded motion picture as a still picture. The picture size with which a still picture will be recorded differs depending on the picture size of [REC FORMAT] with which the motion picture was recorded.
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    the previous playback If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was stopped. Select the menu. MENU : [VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON] If playback of a motion picture is stopped, scene. appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped ≥ The memorized
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    exceeds 99 j When the number of still pictures exceeds 999 j When you change the [REC FORMAT] setting (l 118) j When you set [REC MODE] to [AVCHD] and set Interval Recording to an option other than [OFF] (l 127) j When [NUMBER RESET] is performed (l 138) ≥ Scenes recorded with the following [REC
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    pictures from the thumbnail display ≥ Switch to the thumbnail display of the scenes or still pictures to delete. (l 88) 1 Select the menu. MENU : [VIDEO SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP] # [DELETE] # desired setting [ALL SCENES]: All the scenes or still pictures displayed as thumbnails can be deleted. (When
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    you protect some scenes/still pictures, formatting the SD card will delete them.) ≥ Set the mode switch to 1 Select the menu. . (l 28) MENU : [VIDEO SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP] # [SCENE PROTECT] 2 Touch the scene/still picture to be protected. ≥ When touched, the scene/still picture is selected and
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    Editing Copying between SD cards Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between SD Cards inserted in this unit. ≥ Copying is not possible if the type of the source SD card (SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card) is different from that of the target SD card. ∫ Check the
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    If you will delete the motion pictures or still pictures after copying is complete, be sure to play back the motion pictures or still pictures to check that they have been copied to correctly before deleting. ≥ Depending on the following conditions, the time it takes for copying may be longer. j The
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    the FOCUS IRIS terminal) ≥ Priority for iris adjustment is given to the remote control. It is not possible to adjust the iris with the multi-manual ring of this unit. ≥ It is not possible to use the remote control in the Intelligent Auto Mode. - 100 -
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    with a HDMI cable. Select the [Video 2] channel with an AV cable. (The name of the channel may differ depending on the connected TV.) ≥ Check the input setting (input switch) and the audio input setting on the TV. (For more information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.) 3 Play back
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    sound. ≥ When an HDMI cable is connected to this unit, images and audio are not output from the VIDEO OUT terminal and AUDIO OUT terminal. ≥ When this unit is connected to a TV with an AV cable, the aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.) - 102 -
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    etc.) can be displayed/not displayed on the TV. MENU : [DISP SETUP] # [VIDEO OUT OSD] # [ON] or [OFF] ≥ This item is set to [OFF] MODE]. ≥ For details on how to play back, please read the operating instructions for the TV. Setting the external output resolution Change the setting for outputting
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    ] [1080i] [DOWN CONV.] SA 480 (720k480)/ 59.94i [SYSTEM] [SYSTEM] In Playback Mode (still picture) [1080p] [1080i] [DOWN CONV.] External output resolution HDMI OUT terminal VIDEO OUT terminal 1080/59.94p 1080/59.94i 480/59.94p 1080/59.94i 1080/59.94p 1080/59.94i 480/59.94p 1080/29
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    Memory Cards cannot be detected, depending on the PC. Check that the PC supports SDXC Memory Cards. About the PC display When you insert an SD card recorded (example: ) is displayed in [This PC]. Data recorded using AVCHD format has excellent compatibility with computers, due to its file form;
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    SET]. A to G: Numbers between 10 and 16 is set in [CAMERA NUMBER SET]. ≥ Do not delete the SD card's folders on a PC. Doing so may make the SD card unusable in this unit. ≥ When data not supported by this unit has been recorded on a PC, it will not be recognized by this
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    the image quality. ≥ Please read the operating instructions of the external media device for how to use it. Preparing for copying/playing back Refer to the following support site for information about an external media device. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This Site is English only
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    1 (When using USB HDD) Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with USB HDD) to the USB HDD. ≥ If you are using a bus-powered or portable USB HDD, this unit can supply power to the USB HDD by USB Cable (supplied with USB HDD). 2 Connect the AC adaptor to this unit. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from
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    ∫ Formatting This is for initializing the external media device. ≥ Please be aware that if a media is formatted then all the data recorded on the media is erased and cannot be recovered. Back up important data on a PC etc. ≥ Connect this unit to the external media device and touch [Playback from
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    SD card 2 to the external media device. ≥ For information on copying between SD cards, refer to page 98. 4 Touch the desired items following the instructions on the screen. ≥ It will return to the previous step by touching [Return]. ≥ (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected) When touched, the scene/still
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    Playing back the External Media ≥ Only motion picture/still picture that have been copied by connecting this unit to the external media device can be played back.    ビ ヒ ヶヴャ USB A USB Cable (supplied with USB HDD) B USB HDD (commercially-available) C USB flash memory (commercially-
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    Blu-ray disc recorder, video device, etc. ∫ be played back on equipment incompatible with high-definition (AVCHD), so it is convenient if you are dubbing instructions of the equipment used. You can dub scenes recorded with this unit to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD recorder that supports
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    . ≥ The channel set will differ depending on the terminal to which the unit is connected. (See the operating instructions of the video device and TV for details.) VIDEO OUT  L AUDIO OUT R VIDEO IN AUDIO IN A AV cable (commercially-available) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. ≥ Set the
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    how to set up the Menu. Camera Setup All default settings are indicated with underlined text. MENU : [CAMERA SETUP] # desired setting [PICTURE TONE . are automatically adjusted to match the scene you want to record. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 42) 1 Touch [SCENE MODE]. 2 Touch the item you want
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    can select a value between s5 and r5. 3 Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen. ≥ The default setting is 0. [COLOR] Adjusts color density. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 42) 1 Touch [COLOR]. 2 Touch / to adjust settings. ≥ You can select a value between s5 and r5. 3 Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen
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    exit the menu screen. ≥ The default setting is 0. [AWB Bch ADJUST] Finely adjusts color temperature after Bch Auto White Balance adjustment. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 42) 1 Touch [AWB Bch ADJUST]. 2 Touch / to adjust settings of color. ≥ You can select a value between s5 and r5. 3 Touch [EXIT] to
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    when recording is performed in an environment where another camera is firing its flash. (l 76) ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 42) [ON]/[OFF] [NR for editing images. Motion pictures will be saved in MOV format. [AVCHD]: This recording method is suitable for playback on a high-definition compatible
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    Excluding the [REC FORMAT] settings that are available when [REC MODE] is set to [AVCHD]) FHD 1080 / 59.94p 50M     A Size B Vertical resolution C means interlace and progressive respectively. Interlace (interlacing scanning) Video signal that divides the effective scanning lines to half
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    21 Mbps Average 17 Mbps Average 5 Mbps Average 8 Mbps Average 9 Mbps ≥ Recordable time using the battery (l 25) ≥ The default setting for [REC MODE] is [AVCHD], and the default setting for [REC FORMAT] is [PH 1080/59.94i]. ≥ This item cannot be set during Freeze Frame. (l 72) ≥ Please refer to page
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    ] is set to an option other than [SA 480/59.94i] (l 118) j During Freeze Frame (l 72) [CAMERA NUMBER SET] This sets the camera number for this unit. 1 Touch [CAMERA NUMBER SET]. 2 Touch / to change the Camera Number. ≥ Numbers between 0 and 16 can be set. 3 Touch [RETURN]. ≥ Touch [EXIT] to exit the
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    User switch All default settings are indicated with underlined text. MENU : [USER SW] # desired setting [USER1]/[USER2]/[USER3] Sets the function to assign to the USER buttons. (l 66) ≥ For the functions of the USER button that can be registered, refer to page 67. ≥ The default settings are as
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    settings are indicated with underlined text. MENU : [SW SETUP] # desired setting [IRIS RING] Sets the rotational direction and aperture control of the multi-manual ring for iris adjustment. A [DOWN OPEN]: Iris will open when it is turned toward B. [UP OPEN]: Iris will open when it is turned
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    [SLOW SHUTTER] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. Slow Shutter works in Auto Shutter Mode. (l 59) [ON]/[OFF] ≥ The shutter speed will be adjusted to one of the following values according to the ambient brightness. The value will differ depending on the
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    [PEAKING LEVEL] You can set the peaking strength for Focus Assist. (l 51) ≥ This function's default setting is "0". [AREA MODE] You can set an Area Mode effect. (l 73) [INH]/[FOCUS]/[IRIS]/[Y GET]/[FOCUS/IRIS]/[FOCUS/Y GET] [ZEBRA MODE] This sets the display duration of the zebra display. [
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    [DIGITAL ZOOM] Changes the zoom magnification setting of Digital Zoom. (l 70) [k2]/[k5]/[k10]/[TOGGLE] [i.Zoom] You can zoom in while maintaining the beauty of high-definition picture quality up to a magnification of 40k. [ON]/[OFF] ≥ This function is not available in the following cases: j During
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    ∫ Relay recording This is simple Relay Recording. It is possible to continuously record on the SD card in the other card slot even when the available capacity of the SD card runs out during the recording. Slot 1 Slot 2         1 Recording is started 2 Recording is paused A
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    motion picture recording time is approx. 2 second. ≥ Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings. (l 47, 56) ≥ We recommend connecting the AC adaptor to this unit when recording images for a long period of time
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    SLOW REC] This enables/disables Super Slow Recording. ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 42) [ON]/[OFF] [PRE-REC] This allows the recording of an image and audio to start before you press the recording start/stop button. AVCHD scenes will be recorded from approximately 3 seconds before the operation, while
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    [AUDIO ALC] If you set this item to [ON], you can reduce the audio noise. It will record with natural sound when set to [OFF]. (l 62) [ON]/[OFF] Output Setup Different menu items are displayed depending on whether this unit is in Recording Mode or Playback Mode. All default settings are indicated
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    [HDMI TC OUTPUT] Switches the output setting of time code information when this unit is connected to another device (HDMI-SDI converter, etc.) with an HDMI cable. ≥ When performing remote recording with the USER button function, select [ON]. (l 80) ≥ (In Playback Mode) Touch the play mode
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    Display setting Different menu items are displayed depending on whether this unit is in Recording Mode or Playback Mode. All default settings are indicated with underlined text. MENU : [DISP SETUP] # desired setting [ZEBRA DETECT 1] Selects the brightness level of the left-leaning zebra patterns on
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    [GUIDE LINES] You can check if the image is level while recording motion pictures and still pictures. The function can also be used to estimate the
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    [VIDEO OUT OSD] The information displayed on the screen (operation icon and counter display etc.) can be displayed/ not displayed on the TV. (l 103) [ON]/[OFF] [
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    the remaining battery capacity indication. [ON]/[OFF] [OTHER DISPLAY] This shows or hides indications on the screen except for [USER BUTTON DISPLAY], [GUIDE LINES], [SAFETY ZONE], [CENTER MARKER], [DATE/TIME], [AUDIO LEVEL METER], [LENS STATUS] and [CARD & BATTERY]. [ON]/[OFF] [POWER LCD] This makes
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    [EVF/LCD DETAIL] Setting this item to [ON] helps you achieve focus easier by emphasizing the outlines of an image displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder. (l 48) [ON]/[OFF] [EVF/LCD PEAK LEVEL] Adjusts the emphasis strength for [EVF/LCD DETAIL]. (l 48) ≥ This function's default setting is "0". [
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    Other Functions Different menu items are displayed depending on whether this unit is in Recording Mode or Playback Mode. All default settings are indicated with underlined text. MENU : [OTHER FUNCTION] # desired setting [FORMAT MEDIA] The SD card or the external media device can be formatted. (l 38,
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    [RING LED (RED)] The ring LED lights up red during recording. [ON]/[OFF] ≥ When the [REC LAMP] is set to [OFF], this item cannot be set. [QUICK POWER ON] The unit is put into recording pause approx. 1 second when the unit is turned on. [ON]/[OFF] ≥ Depending on the recording conditions, start time
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    [INITIAL SET] The menu settings is reset to the default. [YES]: This is for initializing all menus.* [NO]: This is for not performing initialization. * Settings for [CLOCK SET] and [TIME ZONE] will not be changed. ≥ Returning all settings to the default is not possible during Freeze Frame. (l
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    of this unit is displayed. [UPDATE] The firmware of this unit is updated. For the latest update information, check the support website below. (As of March 2018) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This Site is English only) [HOUR METER] This displays the operation time of this unit, how
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    text. ≥ Set the mode switch to . (l 28) ≥ Touch the play mode select icon, and set this unit to Motion Picture Playback Mode. (l 88) MENU : [VIDEO SETUP] # desired setting [REPEAT PLAY] Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes when set to [ON]. (l 94) [ON]/[OFF
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    Picture Setup ≥ Set the mode switch to . (l 28) ≥ Touch the play mode select icon, and set this unit to Still Picture Playback Mode. (l 88) MENU : [PICT. SETUP] # desired setting [SCENE PROTECT] Still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake. (Even if you protect some still
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    Display Indications ∫ Recording indications Example: Display in English  TC 00:00:0000 R 1h20m R 1h20m 50M  120:59.94p FBC SUPER SLOW 99% SHUTTER I- REC Sports  NOV 15 2018 15:30:00 ZOOM DRS SHARP D 5X 5600K VAR 0dB A.SHTR 1/100 AF50 OPEN Z00 A TC 00:00:00.00, TC 00:00:00:00
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    ] is enabled and audio cannot be recorded. (l 78) Audio level meter (White): j12 dB (Red): 0 dB A.REC Sound recording disabled (l 78) ZOOM Manual ring setting (l 46) Auto iris mode (l 53) Backlight Compensation (l 69) OPEN, F2.0 Iris value (l 53) Z00, iZ00 Zoom magnification (l 44) Z99
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    FHD , PS , PH , HA , HE , PM , SA Recording format (When thumbnails are displayed) (l 88, 118) 10 Scene Number (In 9-scene display in thumbnail mode) (l 88) ∫ Indication of connection to the external media device Playback of the external media device (l 111) ∫ Confirmatory indications -- (
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    recording/playback Display CHECK CARD. THIS CARD CANNOT RECORD IN VIDEO MODE. INCOMPATIBLE CARD. CHECK CARD SPEED. CANNOT BE USED is full. INVALID ERROR - UNABLE TO REPAIR DATA. Description The SD card is not supported by this unit. This is displayed when the SD card has a capacity of less than
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    Display CANNOT USE SD CARD IN VIDEO MODE, CONTROL DATA ERROR. CONTROL DATA ERROR HAS BEEN DETECTED. is displayed when the SD card cannot be formatted. Formatting is not possible due to, for example, a problem with the SD card. The SD card cannot be formatted. The content versions do not match. This
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    from other devices. COPY FAILED. PLEASE CHECK THE CARD. Cancel card lock to write information. Description Copying cannot be performed due to, for example, a problem with the copy destination media device. This is displayed when one or more of the scenes you are trying to copy cannot be played back
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    The battery is depleted (Low input voltage) The card is full Recording error Card error The battery will be depleted soon Status indicator On-screen display Meaning of the warning Recording/playback Solution Status indicator On-screen display Meaning of the warning Recording/playback Solution
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    continues. Delete unnecessary scenes or use a new SD card as needed. Others Troubleshooting ∫ It is not a malfunction in following cases The lens, the viewfinder or is using MOS for the image sensor. This is not a malfunction. Problem This unit cannot be turned on. This unit does not stay on long
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    ) ≥ Touch the icon COUNT to switch the counter display. (l 63) Problem The unit arbitrarily stops recording. Auto Focus function does not work. Audio is a scene which is hard to bring into focus in Auto Focus Mode, use the Manual Focus Mode to adjust the focus. (l 43, 47) ≥ Super Slow Recording or
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    is erased and cannot be recovered. Back up important data on a PC etc. Problem Although this unit is correctly connected to a TV, images cannot be seen. With other products Check points ≥ Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the input used for the
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    Problem If the SD card is inserted in this unit, it is not recognized. Others Check points ≥ If the SD card is formatted on a PC, it may not be recognized by this unit. Use this unit to format SD cards. (l 38) ∫ If AVCHD scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another
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    LLC. ≥ "AVCHD", "AVCHD Progressive" and the "AVCHD Progressive" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard ("AVC Video") and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was
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    Others Recording functions that cannot be used simultaneously Due to the specifications of this unit, depending on the recording function being used, it is not possible to use or select certain other recording functions. ≥ "±": Available; "s": Not available* * "Not available" includes instances
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    wish to record for. (l 25) ≥ The default setting for [REC MODE] is [AVCHD], and the default setting for [REC FORMAT] is [PH 1080/59.94i]. ≥ Maximum 50M] 10 min [FHD 1080/59.94i 50M] ≥ When [REC MODE] is set to [AVCHD] Recording format [PS 1080/59.94p] [PH 1080/59.94i] [PH 1080/23.98p]
  • Panasonic HC-MDH3 | Owners Manual - Page 156
    Others Approximate number of recordable pictures ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated number is the approximate number of recordable pictures. Picture size Aspect ratio 4 GB Memory Card 16 GB 64 GB 2.1 M 1920k1080 3200 12500 52000 0.9M 1280k720 16:9 7000
  • Panasonic HC-MDH3 | Owners Manual - Page 157
    Specification High Definition Video Camera Power source: 7.2 V (When using battery) 12 V (When using AC adaptor) Power consumption: 27.4 W (During recording: 9.2 W; during charging: 27.4 W) indicates safety information Recording format: [MOV]/[MP4]/ AVCHD version 2.0 (AVCHD Progressive) Motion
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    94p, 480/59.94p, VIERA Link not supported AV connector video output level; 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h Audio output: HDMI Type A connector audio output level; Linear PCM AV connector audio output level (Line); 2 ch Headphone output; 3.5 mm (0.14 q) stereo mini jack Camera
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    or Service Center; buy spare parts and accessories by our Web Site to Latin American: COUNTRY Panama Colombia Ecuador Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Uruguay Paraguay Chile WEB SITE www.panasonic.com/pa/soporte/ www.panasonic.com/co/soporte/ www.panasonic.com/ec/soporte/ www.panasonic.com
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    Panasonic Corporation Web site: http://www.panasonic.com Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 http://shop.panasonic.com Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 www.panasonic.com © Panasonic Corporation 2018 Printed in Japan
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Owner’s Manual
High Definition Video Camera
Model No.
HC-MDH3
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future
use.
DVQP1612ZA
F0418AR0
(U.S. customers only)
If you have any questions, visit :
Canada : www.panasonic.ca/english/support