Panasonic HC-MDH2 Technical specifications

Basic Operating Instructions
High Definition Video Camera
Model No. HC-MDH2
HC-MDH2M
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future
use.
This document explains basic operations of the unit. For more detailed
explanation, please refer to “Operating Instructions (PDF format)” which
is recorded in the enclosed CD-ROM.
VQT5J49
until
2014/3/10
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∫Concerning the battery
∫Product identification marking
Information for Your Safety
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or
product damage,
≥Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture,
dripping or splashing.
≥Do not place objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, on this unit.
≥Use only the recommended accessories.
≥Do not remove covers.
≥Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or
product damage,
≥Do not install or place this unit in a
bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another
confined space. Ensure this unit is well
ventilated.
≥Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation
openings with newspapers, tablecloths,
curtains, and similar items.
≥Do not place sources of naked flames,
such as lighted candles, on this unit.
The mains plug is the disconnecting device.
Install this unit so that the mains plug can be
unplugged from the socket outlet
immediately.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not
disassemble, heat above 60 oC or
incinerate.
CAUTION
≥Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
type recommended by the manufacturer.
≥When disposing of the batteries, please
contact your local authorities or dealer
and ask for the correct method of
disposal.
Product Location
High Definition Video
Camera
Bottom
AC adaptor Bottom
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-If you see this symbol- ∫Cautions for use
Keep this unit as 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 a TV, the
pictures and/or sound on this unit may be
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥Do not use this unit near cell phones because
doing so may result in noise adversely
affecting the pictures and/or sound.
≥Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures
may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields
created by speakers or large motors.
≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by
microprocessors may adversely affect this
unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
≥If this unit is adversely affected by
electromagnetic equipment and stops
functioning properly, turn this unit off and
remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor.
Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC
adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters
or high-voltage lines.
≥If you record near radio transmitters or
high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/
or sound may be adversely affected.
About connecting to a PC
≥Do not use any other USB cables except the
supplied one.
About connecting to a TV
≥Do not use any other AV cables except the
supplied one.
≥Please use “High Speed HDMI Cables” that
have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).
Cables not conforming to the HDMI standard
will not work. Panasonic HDMI cable is
recommended. Part No.: RP-CHE15 (1.5 m)
About using a headphone
≥
Excessive sound pressure from earphones
and headphones can cause hearing loss.
≥Listening at full volume for long periods may
damage the user’s ears.
Information on Disposal in other
Countries outside the European
Union
This symbol is only valid
in the European Union.
If you wish to discard
this product, please
contact your local
authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct
method of disposal.
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∫About the recording format for
recording motion pictures
You can record motion pictures with AVCHD
recording formats using this unit. (l23)
≥AVCHD Progressive (1080/50p) supported.
AVCHD Progressive:
It is possible to record video with highest quality
(1080/50p) possible with this unit.
∫Indemnity about recorded
content
Panasonic does not accept any responsibility
for damages directly or indirectly due to any
type of problems that result in loss of recording
or edited content, and does not guarantee any
content if recording or editing does not work
properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a
case where any type of repair is made to the
unit (including any other non-built-in memory
related component).
∫About Condensation
(When the lens, the viewfinder
or LCD Monitor is fogged up)
Condensation occurs when there is a change in
temperature or humidity, such as when the unit
is taken from outside or a cold room to a warm
room. Please be careful, as it may cause the
lens, the viewfinder or LCD monitor to become
soiled, moldy, or damaged.
When taking the unit to a place which has a
different temperature, if the unit is accustomed
to the room temperature of the destination for
about one hour, condensation can be
prevented. (When the difference in temperature
is severe, place the unit in a plastic bag or the
like, remove air from the bag, and seal the bag.)
When condensation has occurred, remove the
battery and/or the AC adapter and leave the
unit like that for about one hour. When the unit
becomes accustomed to the surrounding
temperature, fogginess will disappear naturally.
∫Cards that you can use with
this unit
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and
SDXC Memory Card
≥4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have
the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory
Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are
not based on SD Memory Card
Specifications.
≥Refer to page 17 for more details on SD
cards.
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∫For the purposes of these
operating instructions
≥SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and
SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the
“SD card”.
≥Function that can be used for Motion Picture
Recording Mode:
Function that can be used for Still Picture
Recording Mode:
≥Function that can be used for the Playback
Mode:
Function that can be used for the Playback
Mode (motion pictures only):
Function that can be used for the Playback
Mode (still pictures only):
≥Scene(s) recorded in 1080/50p or
1080/50i: “AVCHD scene(s)”
≥Pages for reference are indicated by an
arrow, for example: l00
These operating instructions are designed for
use with models and
. Pictures may be slightly
different from the original.
≥The illustrations used in these operating
instructions show model ,
however, parts of the explanation refer to
different models.
≥Depending on the model, some functions
are not available.
≥
Features may vary, so please read carefully.
≥Not all models may be available depending
on the region of purchase.
HC-MDH2
HC-MDH2M
HC-MDH2
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Information for Your Safety........................... 2
Accessories.................................................... 7
Preparation
Names and Functions of Main Parts ............ 8
Power supply................................................ 14
Inserting/removing the battery ............... 14
Charging the battery .............................. 15
Charging and recording time ................. 16
Recording to a card ..................................... 17
Cards that you can use with this unit..... 17
Inserting/removing an SD card .............. 17
Turning the unit on/off................................. 18
Using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder............. 18
How to use the touch screen ................. 18
Viewfinder adjustment ........................... 19
Setting date and time................................... 20
Using the menu screen ............................... 21
Language selection ............................... 21
Basic
Selecting a media to record ........................ 22
Formatting cards.................................... 22
Recording motion pictures ......................... 23
Recording still pictures ............................... 23
Intelligent Auto Mode .................................. 24
Using the zoom ............................................ 25
Manual recording ......................................... 26
Motion picture/Still picture playback ......... 27
Watching Video/Pictures on your TV ..... 28
Others
Specifications............................................... 29
About copyright ........................................... 31
Contents
∫How to open the Operating Instructions (PDF format)
When you insert the CD-ROM and open the [INDEX.pdf] in the CD-ROM, the Operating
Instructions list will be displayed. Click the document name of the Operating Instructions you
would like to open.
≥Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF file. Please download it from the homepage of
Adobe Systems Incorporated.
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Check the accessories before using this unit.
Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Product numbers correct as of Feb. 2014. These may be subject to change.
Some optional accessories may not be
available in some countries.
Accessories
Battery pack
VW-VBD29
AC adaptor
VSK0733
AC cable
K2CJ2YY00052
AV cable
K2KA6CA00001
USB cable
K2KYYYY00201
Eye cup
VYC1080
Lens cap
VYK5Y52
External stereo
microphone
VW-VMS10A
CD-ROM
Operating Instructions
VFF1251
Optional accessories
Battery pack (lithium/CGA-D54s)
HDMI cable (RP-CHE15)
Stereo microphone (VW-VMS10)
Wide conversion lens (VW-W4907H)
Filter kit (VW-LF49N)
LED video light (VW-LED1)
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1 Shoulder strap fixture
2Handle
3 Sub zoom lever [W/T] (l25)
≥This lever functions in the same manner as
the zoom lever.
4 Sub recording start/stop button
≥This button functions in the same manner as
the recording start/stop button.
5 Microphone cable holder
6 Accessory shoe
7 External microphone terminal [EXT MIC]
(l13)
≥A compatible plug-in powered microphone
can be used as an external microphone.
≥When the unit is connected with the AC
adaptor, sometimes noise may be heard
depending on the microphone type. In this
case, please switch to the battery for the
power supply and the noise will stop.
8 Photoshot button [ ] (l23)
9 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Recording Mode)
(l25)
Volume lever [rVOLs]/Thumbnail
display switch [ / ] (In Playback
Mode)
10 Grip belt (l12)
11 Status indicator (l18)
12 Power switch (l18)
13 Recording start/stop button (l23)
14 Charging lamp [CHG] (l15)
15 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l15)
≥Do not use any other AC adaptors except the
supplied one.
16 Headphone terminal [ ]
17 USB terminal [HOST]/[USB 2.0]
18 USB terminal [DEVICE]/[USB 2.0]
19 HDMI terminal [HDMI] (l28)
Preparation
Names and Functions of Main Parts
18 1917
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20 Ring LED
21 Shoulder strap fixture
22 Internal microphones
23 Recording lamp
24 Lens (l12)
25 Lens hood
26 Multi manual ring (l26)
27 Camera function button
[CAMERA FUNCTION] (l26)
28 Mode switch
29 Intelligent auto/Manual/Manual focus
switch [iA/MANUAL/FOCUS] (l24)
30 Cursor button
31 Optical Image Stabilizer button
[ O.I.S.]
32 Menu button [MENU] (l21)
33 Eyepiece corrector lever (l19)
34 Tripod receptacle
≥Attaching a tripod with a screw length of
5.5 mm or more may damage the unit.
MENU
MANUAL
FOCUS
31
29 3028
32
O.I.S.
33
34
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25
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35 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l18)
≥It can open up to 90o.
≥It can rotate up to 180oAtowards the lens or
90o B towards the opposite direction.
36 Eye cup attachment part (l12)
37 Eye cup (l12)
38 Accessory shoe
39 Viewfinder (l19)
≥Extend the viewfinder before use.
40 Speaker
41 Battery release button [PUSH] (l14)
42 Battery holder (l14)
43 Video output terminal [VIDEO OUT] ( l 28)
44 Audio output terminal [AUDIO OUT] (
l 28)
45 Component terminal
[Y]/[PB/CB]/[PR/CR] (l28)
35 36
37
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46 SD card cover (l17)
47 Card slot 2 (left) (l17)
48 Access lamp (card 2) (l17)
49 Card slot 1 (right) (l17)
50 Access lamp (card 1) (l17)
51 SD card cover (l17)
52 Access lamp [BUILT-IN MEMORY]
53 Card slot (l17)
54 Access lamp (SD card) (l17)
HC-MDH2
46
47 48 49 50
HC-MDH2M
51
53 5452
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∫Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand.
∫Attaching the eye cup
Attach by aligning the notch of the eye cup attachment part with the protrusion at the inside of the
eye cup.
∫Attaching the lens cap
Protect the lens surface with the lens cap while the unit is not used.
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
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
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1, 2Flip the belt cover and the belt.
3Adjust the length.
4, 5Replace the belt.
ANotch
BProtrusion


Attach or remove it by pinching on it.
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∫About the external stereo
microphone
External stereo microphone
1 Microphone condenser
2 Cable Holder
3Lockring
4 Mini plug and Cable
5Shoe
6 Plug section
Attaching the external stereo
microphone to the unit
1 Attach the microphone to the
accessory shoe.
1Loosen the lock ring.
2Attach the microphone.
3Firmly tighten the lock ring.
≥Do not apply excessive force on the lock ring.
≥Make sure that the microphone is securely
attached.
2 Connect the plug to the external
microphone terminal.
≥Check that the unit is turned off. Connecting
or removing the microphone while the unit is
turned on may cause malfunction.
≥You can fasten the excess cable by tucking it
into the cable holder.
≥When removing the microphone, disconnect
the plug, and then remove the microphone in
reverse order of attaching.
≥Hold the lock ring when mounting or
removing the microphone.
1
2
3
4
6
5
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∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBD29/CGA-D54s.
Inserting/removing the battery
≥Set the power switch to OFF to turn off the unit. (l18)
Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.
Preparation
Power supply
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine
product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs
are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of
appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to
fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident 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.
Removing the battery
Be sure to set the power switch to OFF and
the status indicator goes off. Then remove the
battery while supporting the unit to prevent it
from dropping.
While pressing the battery release button,
remove the battery.
Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.
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Charging the battery
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:
≥Use the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use the AC adaptor of another device.
≥Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. Also,
do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.
≥The battery can be charged if the unit is turned on.
≥It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC and 30 oC. (The
battery temperature should also be the same.)
ADC input terminal
BCharging lamp
1Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor, then the AC outlet.
2Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input terminal.
≥As the charging lamp lights up green, charging starts. It will turn off when the charging is
completed.
≥When the charging lamp is flashing at approximately 4 second intervals (off for approx.
2 seconds, on for approx. 2 seconds), the battery is over discharged or the temperature of the
battery is too high or low. It can be charged, but it may take a few hours to complete the charging
normally. When the charging lamp is flashing at approximately 0.5 second intervals (off for
approx. 0.25 seconds, on for approx. 0.25 seconds), the battery is not charged.
∫Connecting to the AC outlet
It is possible to use this unit with power supplied from the AC outlet by turning on the unit with the
AC adaptor connected.
When recording for a long time, keep the AC adaptor connected and use it together with the battery.
This allows you to continue the recording even if a power failure occurs or the AC adaptor is
unplugged from the AC outlet by accident.
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully before
using this unit for the first time.
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≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l7, 14).
≥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 a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with
doors and windows closed.
Charging and recording time
∫Charging/Recording time
≥Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH
≥When using the viewfinder (times in parentheses are when using the LCD monitor)
≥These charging times are for when the unit is turned off.
≥“h” is an abbreviation for hour and “min” for minute.
≥These times are approximations.
≥The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.
Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as high/
low temperature.
≥If the unit is turned on, charging will take twice to three times longer than the table above.
≥The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping
recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc.
≥The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction.
Battery model number
[Voltage/Capacity
(minimum)]
Charging
time
Recording
format
Maximum
continuous
recordable time
Actual
recordable
time
Supplied battery
[7.2 V/2900 mAh] 4h
[1080/50p] 5h25min
(5h10min)
3h20min
(3h10min)
[PH 1080/50i] 5h45min
(5h25min)
3h35min
(3h20min)
[HA 1080/50i] 5h45min
(5h30min)
3h35min
(3h20min)
[HG 1080/50i]/
[HE 1080/50i]
5h50min
(5h30min)
3h35min
(3h25min)
[SA 576/50i]/
[SX 576/50i]
6h10min
(5h50min)
3h50min
(3h35min)
Battery capacity indication
≥The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. ####
If the battery discharges, then will flashes red.
≥If the unit is charged while it is turned on, will be displayed on the screen. will
disappear after charging is complete.
≥As long as the charging lamp is flashing, charging is not complete even after has
disappeared.
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The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card or built-in memory. To record to an
SD card, read the following.
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.
≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Inserting/removing an SD card
Caution:
Check that the access lamp has gone off.
1Open the SD card cover and insert
(remove) the SD card into (from)
the card slot B.
≥
One SD card can be inserted into each of the
card slot 1 and the card slot 2.
≥Face the label side Cin the direction shown
in the illustration and press it straight in as far
as it will go.
≥Press the centre of the SD card and then pull
it straight out.
2Securely close the SD card cover.
≥Securely close it until it clicks.
Preparation
Recording to a card
Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards/SDXC
Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam
(This website is in English only.)
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. (l22) When the SD card is formatted, all of the
recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.
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HC-MDH2
HC-MDH2M
Access lamp A
≥When this unit is accessing the SD card,
the access lamp lights up.
HC-MDH2
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Set the power switch to ON while pressing the lock release button Bto turn on
the unit.
AThe status indicator lights on.
≥To turn on the unit again after the [ECONOMY (BATT)] or [ECONOMY (AC)] is activated, set the
power switch to OFF once, and then to ON again.
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.
How to use the touch screen
You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger.
≥The unit supports both operations using the cursor buttons and operations using the touch
screen. Select the optimal method according to the situation.
≥In this operating instructions, the majority of functions are described on the basis of
operations using the cursor buttons.
∫Touch
Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or
picture.
≥Touch the centre of the icon.
≥Touching the touch screen will not operate while you
are touching another part of the touch screen.
Preparation
Turning the unit on/off
Preparation
Using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder
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To turn off the unit
Set the power switch to OFF while
pressing the lock release button.
The status indicator goes off.
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∫Slide while touching
Move your finger while pressing on the touch screen.
∫About the operation icons
≥To operate the following icons using the cursor buttons, select the desired icon using the
cursor buttons and then press the button in the centre. (Excluding some functions)
///:
These icons are used to switch the menu and
thumbnail display page, for item selection and setting
etc.
:
This icon is used to return to the previous screen such
as when setting menus.
≥Do not touch on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens.
Viewfinder adjustment
≥These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
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 not to trap your fingers when moving
the viewfinder.
≥The viewfinder can be lifted vertically up to
approximately 90o.
≥Close the LCD monitor and turn on the
viewfinder.
2 Adjust the focus by operating the
eyepiece corrector lever.
Adjusting the field of view
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AEyepiece corrector lever
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The clock is not set at the time of purchase. Make sure to set the clock.
1Select the menu. (l21)
2Select the date and time to be set using the
cursor button right or left, then adjust the
desired value using the cursor button up or
down.
≥The year can be set between 2000 and 2039.
3Select [ENTER] using the cursor button right or left, then press the
button in the centre.
≥The screen may switch to the setting screen for the [TIME ZONE]. Using cursor
button and set the [TIME ZONE].
≥Select [EXIT], then press the button in the centre or press the MENU button to
complete the setting.
≥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 to set the date and time.
Preparation
Setting date and time
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