Panasonic HDC-MDH1 operating instructions Using the menu screen, Press the Menu button

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Basic

Setup	1 Using the menu screen

≥You can also perform operations by touch operation. (l23)

(sub menu button) functions in the same manner as

MENU (menu button).

1 Press the MENU button.

2 Select the desired top menu A using the cursor button, then press the cursor button right or press the button in the centre.

3 Select the submenu item B, then press the cursor button right or press the button in the centre.

≥Next (previous) page can be displayed by using / .

4 Select the desired item, then press the button in the centre to enter the setting.

5 Select [EXIT], then press the button in the centre or press the MENU button to exit the menu setting.

∫About guide display

After selecting and press the button in the centre, selecting the submenus and items and press the button in the centre will cause function descriptions and settings confirmation messages to appear.

≥After the messages have been displayed, the guide display is cancelled.

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Contents Operating Instructions Information for Your Safety Use only the recommended accessories How to replace the fuseProduct identification marking Product LocationIf you see this symbol Indemnity about recorded contentCards that you can use with This unit For the purposes of these Operating instructionsContents With a PC Copy/DubbingOthers CD-ROM AccessoriesHandling Parts identificationFocus ring l64 Accessory shoe l 13Recording lamp l LensAudio output connector Audio OUT l 76 Video output connector Video OUT l 76Power switch l21 Status indicator l21Genuine Panasonic AC adaptor VW-AD21E/EB-K optionalAbout the Lens cap About the supplied accessoriesAbout the Shoulder strap Attaching the external stereo microphone to the unit Inserting a batteryChanging the Wind CUT OFF/ON switch Using the external stereo microphoneOFF MonoCharging the battery Power supplyAbout batteries that you can use with this unit Charging lamp Charge aInserting/removing the battery Charging and recording time Battery capacity indicationConnecting to the AC outlet Cards that you can use with this unit Recording to a cardSdhc Check that the access lamp has gone off Access lamp Access aInserting/removing an SD card Securely close the SD card coverSet the power switch to on to turn on the unit Turning the unit on and off with the power switchTurning the unit on/off To turn off the unitOperate the mode switch to change the mode to , or Selecting a modeAbout the LCD monitor How to use the touch screenViewfinder Recording showing the contents to a partner Viewfinder adjustmentMenu Setup # Clock SET Setting date and timeDisplaying the World time setting l Select the menuBefore recording Basic motion picture recording Recording from a high position For more stable picturesPictures Recording motion≥ Remove the lens cap before turning on the unit. l12 Recording mode Approximate remaining recordable time Screen indications in the motion picture recording modeAbout the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures Recording time elapsedRecording still pictures Change the mode to Press the button Focus indicationAbout the focusing area Recording still pictures in motion picture recording modeAbout the screen indications in still picture recording About the focus indicationIntelligent auto/manual/manual focus switch Intelligent auto modeScenery Recording outdoors Whole landscape will be recorded 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 Change the thumbnail display Speaker/Headphone volume adjustmentMotion picture compatibility Still picture compatibilityPress the Menu button Using the menu screenDISPLAYOFF/ON Using the Setup MenuEXT. Display Clock SETEconomy Date FormatDATE/TIMEOFF/D/T/DATE OFF/5 MinutesREC Lamp Quick Power onAlert Sound LCD SETComponent OUT Hdmi ResolutionTV Aspect Initial SETLanguage CalibrationExtra optical zoom Zoom in/out functionZoom lever/Sub zoom lever Extra optical zoom mechanismStill picture recording mode Motion picture recording modeImage stabilizer function Menu Record Setup # O.I.S. Lock Display # on or OFF ≥ Open the LCD monitor before using this functionOptical image stabilizer lock ≥ This function can be performed only by touch operationPower LCD button Power LCDOperation icons Recording functionsOperation icons Select an operation icon and press the button in the centreFade Menu Record Setup # Fade Colour #Intelligent contrast control PRE-REC PRE-RECIntelligent exposure Soft skin modeBacklight compensation Tele macroColour night view Headphone volume adjustmentMenus Scene ModeREC Mode Zoom ModeMenu Record Setup # AGS # on ≥ Change the mode toREC Aspect AGSMenu Record Setup # Wind Noise Canceller # on Wind Noise CancellerMenu Record Setup # Zoom MIC # on Zoom MICAuto MIC LevelSET r Picture Adjust Bass SettingOn Adjust Menu Record Setup # Zebra # onZebra LuminanceExample of the display HistogramPicture size Aspect ratio Recording mode Picture size in motion picture recording modePicture Size Picture size and Maximum zoom ratioQuality ≥ Change the mode to Menu Picture # Shtr Sound # OFFShtr Sound Manual recording Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual modeTo set the white balance Manually White balanceManual shutter speed/iris adjustment Menu Record Setup # MF Assist # on Adjust the focus by rotating the focus ringRecording with manual FocusPlayback Operations Motion picture playback using operation iconDuring Playback Creating still picture from motion pictureDirect playback Menu Video Setup # Repeat Play # on Set the time using the cursor button up or downTime frame index Repeat playbackResuming the previous playback Menu Video Setup # Resume Play # onFunctions Various playbackPlaying back motion pictures/still pictures by date Select the playback date and press the button in the centreApprox second ShortNormal Approx secondsSelect Start and press the button in the centre Select the desired sound and press the button in the centreSelect Delete, then press the button in the centre Deleting scenes/stillWhen you stop deleting halfway Dividing a scene to partially delete Divide # Cancel ALLSelect Press the button Centre to set the dividing point Press the Menu button to complete dividingProtecting scenes/still pictures Menu Video Setup or Photo Setup # Scene ProtectOn your TV Watching Video/PicturesSelect the video input on the TV Connect this unit to a TVPicture quality Menu Setup # TV Aspect # Change the mode to to play backTo display the on-screen Information on the TV SimpleConnecting with the component cable Connecting with a Hdmi cableMenu Setup # Hdmi Resolution # AUTO/1080i/576p Menu Setup # Component OUT # desired settingWhat is the Viera Link? Playback using Viera LinkMenu Setup # Viera Link # on Hdavi ControlOperate with the remote control for the TV Other linked operations Automatic input switchingTurning the unit off Other video devices Dubbing images ontoProducts ≥ Images are dubbed in standard qualityHD Writer AE 2.5S What you can do with aSmart wizard Available function Data type Software required Important NoticeEnd User License Agreement Operating environment for HD Writer AE 2.5S Operating environmentCPU RAMTo use the HD Writer AE 2.5S Windows Vista/Windows 7 1.0 GHz or higher Insert the CD-ROM into the PC InstallationUninstalling HD Writer AE 2.5S Connect this unit to the AC adaptor Connecting to a PCTurn on the unit Connect this unit to a PCDouble click the icon in task tray displayed on the PC To disconnect USB cable safelyCopying your still pictures to Your PC About the PC displayExample folder structure of an SD card Card reader function mass storageStarting HD Writer AE Using with a PCDouble-click Camsd displayed on the desktop Operating environmentRecording indications World time setting lTime indication l OPEN/F2.0Indication of connection to other devices Playback indicationsConfirmatory indications Display l25This Battery Cannot be Used About recoveryCheck Card Scenes with will be deleted100 Troubleshooting101 102 103 104 105 Cleaning When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump itAbout this unit 106When you are not going to use the unit for an extended time About the batteryBe sure to detach the battery after use 107Do not throw old battery into fire Prepare spare batteries when going out for recordingAbout the AC adaptor 108About the SD card LCD monitor/viewfinder When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that109 Causes of condensation About condensation110 Helpful hintCarefully observe copyright laws About copyrightLicenses 111Recording modes/approximate recordable time Recording mode Picture size112 SD card113 Approximate number of recordable pictures114 SpecificationsUSB 115Motion pictures Recording mode and transfer rate116 Recording media117 Still picturesCompression Power consumption Power source118 DC outputAttaching the optional accessories on the accessory Shoe Optional accessoriesAttaching the conversion lens/ filter kit 119Panasonic Corporation

1 Using the menu screen

≥You can also perform operations by touch operation. (l23)

1 Press the MENU button.