Panasonic HDC-MDH1 Selecting a mode, Operate the mode switch to change the mode to , or

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Preparation

Setup	4 Selecting a mode

Change the mode to recording or playback.

Operate the mode switch to change the mode to , or .

Motion picture recording mode (l28)

Still picture recording mode (l30)

Playback mode (l34, 65)

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Contents Operating Instructions Information for Your Safety Product identification marking How to replace the fuseUse only the recommended accessories Product LocationCards that you can use with This unit Indemnity about recorded contentIf you see this symbol For the purposes of these Operating instructionsContents With a PC Copy/DubbingOthers Accessories CD-ROMParts identification HandlingRecording lamp l Accessory shoe l 13Focus ring l64 LensVideo output connector Video OUT l 76 Audio output connector Audio OUT l 76Genuine Panasonic AC adaptor Status indicator l21Power switch l21 VW-AD21E/EB-K optionalAbout the Lens cap About the supplied accessoriesAbout the Shoulder strap Inserting a battery Attaching the external stereo microphone to the unitOFF Using the external stereo microphoneChanging the Wind CUT OFF/ON switch MonoAbout batteries that you can use with this unit Power supplyCharging the battery Charging lamp Charge aInserting/removing the battery Battery capacity indication Charging and recording timeConnecting to the AC outlet Cards that you can use with this unit Recording to a cardSdhc Inserting/removing an SD card Access lamp Access aCheck that the access lamp has gone off Securely close the SD card coverTurning the unit on/off Turning the unit on and off with the power switchSet the power switch to on to turn on the unit To turn off the unitSelecting a mode Operate the mode switch to change the mode to , orAbout the LCD monitor How to use the touch screenViewfinder Viewfinder adjustment Recording showing the contents to a partnerDisplaying the World time setting l Setting date and timeMenu Setup # Clock SET Select the menuBefore recording Recording from a high position For more stable pictures Basic motion picture recordingPictures Recording motion≥ Remove the lens cap before turning on the unit. l12 About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures Screen indications in the motion picture recording modeRecording mode Approximate remaining recordable time Recording time elapsedChange the mode to Press the button Focus indication Recording still picturesAbout the screen indications in still picture recording Recording still pictures in motion picture recording modeAbout the focusing area About the focus indicationScenery Recording outdoors Whole landscape will be recorded Intelligent auto modeIntelligent auto/manual/manual focus switch Sky, which may be very brightAutomatic white balance Intelligent auto modeAuto focus Picture playback Motion picture/Still≥ You can also perform operations by touch operation. l23 Operation icon Motion picture compatibility Speaker/Headphone volume adjustmentChange the thumbnail display Still picture compatibilityUsing the menu screen Press the Menu buttonEXT. Display Using the Setup MenuDISPLAYOFF/ON Clock SETDATE/TIMEOFF/D/T/DATE Date FormatEconomy OFF/5 MinutesAlert Sound Quick Power onREC Lamp LCD SETTV Aspect Hdmi ResolutionComponent OUT Initial SETCalibration LanguageZoom lever/Sub zoom lever Zoom in/out functionExtra optical zoom Extra optical zoom mechanismStill picture recording mode Motion picture recording modeImage stabilizer function Optical image stabilizer lock ≥ Open the LCD monitor before using this functionMenu Record Setup # O.I.S. Lock Display # on or OFF ≥ This function can be performed only by touch operationPower LCD Power LCD buttonOperation icons Recording functionsOperation icons Select an operation icon and press the button in the centreIntelligent contrast control Menu Record Setup # Fade Colour #Fade PRE-REC PRE-RECBacklight compensation Soft skin modeIntelligent exposure Tele macroHeadphone volume adjustment Colour night viewScene Mode MenusZoom Mode REC ModeREC Aspect ≥ Change the mode toMenu Record Setup # AGS # on AGSMenu Record Setup # Zoom MIC # on Wind Noise CancellerMenu Record Setup # Wind Noise Canceller # on Zoom MICAuto MIC LevelSET r Bass Setting Picture AdjustZebra Menu Record Setup # Zebra # onOn Adjust LuminanceHistogram Example of the displayPicture Size Picture size in motion picture recording modePicture size Aspect ratio Recording mode Picture size and Maximum zoom ratioQuality ≥ Change the mode to Menu Picture # Shtr Sound # OFFShtr Sound Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode Manual recordingWhite balance To set the white balance ManuallyManual shutter speed/iris adjustment Recording with manual Adjust the focus by rotating the focus ringMenu Record Setup # MF Assist # on FocusMotion picture playback using operation icon Playback OperationsDuring Playback Creating still picture from motion pictureDirect playback Time frame index Set the time using the cursor button up or downMenu Video Setup # Repeat Play # on Repeat playbackMenu Video Setup # Resume Play # on Resuming the previous playbackPlaying back motion pictures/still pictures by date Various playbackFunctions Select the playback date and press the button in the centreNormal ShortApprox second Approx secondsSelect the desired sound and press the button in the centre Select Start and press the button in the centreDeleting scenes/still Select Delete, then press the button in the centreWhen you stop deleting halfway Select Press the button Centre to set the dividing point Divide # Cancel ALLDividing a scene to partially delete Press the Menu button to complete dividingMenu Video Setup or Photo Setup # Scene Protect Protecting scenes/still picturesWatching Video/Pictures On your TVSelect the video input on the TV Connect this unit to a TVPicture quality To display the on-screen Information on the TV Change the mode to to play backMenu Setup # TV Aspect # SimpleMenu Setup # Hdmi Resolution # AUTO/1080i/576p Connecting with a Hdmi cableConnecting with the component cable Menu Setup # Component OUT # desired settingMenu Setup # Viera Link # on Playback using Viera LinkWhat is the Viera Link? Hdavi ControlOperate with the remote control for the TV Other linked operations Automatic input switchingTurning the unit off Products Dubbing images ontoOther video devices ≥ Images are dubbed in standard qualityHD Writer AE 2.5S What you can do with aSmart wizard Important Notice Available function Data type Software requiredEnd User License Agreement CPU Operating environmentOperating environment for HD Writer AE 2.5S RAMTo use the HD Writer AE 2.5S Windows Vista/Windows 7 1.0 GHz or higher Installation Insert the CD-ROM into the PCUninstalling HD Writer AE 2.5S Turn on the unit Connecting to a PCConnect this unit to the AC adaptor Connect this unit to a PCTo disconnect USB cable safely Double click the icon in task tray displayed on the PCExample folder structure of an SD card About the PC displayCopying your still pictures to Your PC Card reader function mass storageUsing with a PC Starting HD Writer AEOperating environment Double-click Camsd displayed on the desktopTime indication l World time setting lRecording indications OPEN/F2.0Confirmatory indications Playback indicationsIndication of connection to other devices Display l25Check Card About recoveryThis Battery Cannot be Used Scenes with will be deletedTroubleshooting 100101 102 103 104 105 About this unit When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump itCleaning 106Be sure to detach the battery after use About the batteryWhen you are not going to use the unit for an extended time 107About the AC adaptor Prepare spare batteries when going out for recordingDo not throw old battery into fire 108About the SD card LCD monitor/viewfinder When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that109 110 About condensationCauses of condensation Helpful hintLicenses About copyrightCarefully observe copyright laws 111112 Recording mode Picture sizeRecording modes/approximate recordable time SD cardApproximate number of recordable pictures 113Specifications 114115 USB116 Recording mode and transfer rateMotion pictures Recording media117 Still picturesCompression 118 Power sourcePower consumption DC outputAttaching the conversion lens/ filter kit Optional accessoriesAttaching the optional accessories on the accessory Shoe 119Panasonic Corporation

4 Selecting a mode

Operate the mode switch to change the mode to , or .