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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(ENG) VQT5J49

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

1514 16

1456

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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.

MANUAL

FOCUS

29 3028

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] (

28)

44 Audio output terminal [AUDIO OUT] (

28)

45 Component

terminal

[Y]/[PB/CB]/[PR/CR] (l28)

35 36

41 43

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