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
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O.I.S.
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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)
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