Panasonic Hdc Hs100 Operating Instructions

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When disposing of or giving away this unit, 
note that:
≥Formatting and deletion simply change the file 
management information and cannot be used 
to completely erase the data in HDD of this 
unit. The data can be recovered using 
commercially available software or the like.
≥We recommend that you physically format the 
HDD before disposing of or giving away this 
unit. To physically format the HDD, connect the 
unit via the AC adaptor, select [FORMAT HDD] 
# [YES] from the menu, and then press and 
hold the delete button on the screen below for 
about 3 seconds. When the HDD data deletion 
screen appears, select [YES], and then follow 
the on-screen instructions.  
≥Please look after the data in your HDD 
carefully.  Panasonic will not be held 
responsible in the unlikely case that private 
data is divulged.
The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable 
lithium-ion battery. It is susceptible to humidity 
and temperature and the effect increases the 
more the temperature rises or falls. In cold areas, 
the full charge indication may not appear or the 
low battery indication may appear about 
5 minutes after starting use. At high 
temperatures, the protection function may be 
triggered, making it impossible to use the unit.
Be sure to detach the battery after use.
≥If the battery is left attached, a minute amount 
of current continues to flow even if the unit’s 
power is off. Keeping the unit in this state may 
result in over discharge of the battery. This 
may result in you not being able to use the 
battery even after it is charged.
≥The battery should be stored in the vinyl bag 
so metal does not come into contact with the 
terminals.
≥The battery should be stored in a cool place 
free from humidity, with as constant 
temperature as possible. (Recommended temperature: 15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to 77 °F), 
Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%)
≥Extremely high temperatures or low 
temperatures will shorten the life of the battery.
≥If the battery is kept in high-temperature, high-
humidity, or oily-smoky places, the terminals 
may rust and cause malfunctions.
≥To store the battery for a long period of time, 
we recommend you charge it once every year 
and store it again after you have completely 
used up the charged capacity.
≥Dust and other matter attached to the battery 
terminals should be removed.
Prepare spare batteries when going out for 
recording.
≥Prepare batteries enough to last for 3 to 4 
times the period you are planning to record for. 
Cold places such as a ski resort can shorten 
recording time.
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to 
see if the terminals are damaged.
≥Attaching a battery with damaged terminals 
can damage the unit or AC adaptor.
Do not throw old battery into fire.
≥Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may 
result in an explosion.
If the operating time is very short even after 
the battery has been recharged, the battery 
has worn out. Please purchase a new battery.
≥If the temperature of the battery is extremely 
high or extremely low, charging may take time 
or the battery may not be charged.
≥If the charging lamp keeps flashing, make sure 
that the terminals of the battery or the AC 
adaptor are not exposed to dirt, foreign objects 
or dust, then reconnect them properly.
Disconnect the AC cable from the AC outlet 
when you remove dirt, foreign objects or dust 
on the terminals of the battery or the AC 
adaptor.
If the charging lamp is still flashing, the 
temperature of the battery may be extremely 
high or extremely low or something may be 
wrong with the battery or AC adaptor. Contact 
consumer support. (l153, 154).
≥If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, radio 
reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC 
About the battery
About the AC adaptor
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adaptor 1 m (3.3 feet) or more away from the 
radio.
≥When using the AC adaptor, it may generate 
whirring sounds. However, this is normal.
≥After use, be sure to disconnect the AC 
adaptor. (If it is left connected, a minute 
amount of current is consumed.)
≥Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor 
and battery clean.
≥When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a 
dry soft cloth.
≥In a place with drastic temperature changes, 
condensation may form on the LCD monitor. 
Wipe it with soft dry cloth.
≥When the unit has become very cold, for 
example due to storage in a cold area, its LCD 
monitor will be slightly darker than usual 
immediately after the power is turned on. The 
normal brightness will be restored when the 
unit’s internal temperature rises.
When condensation forms on the unit, the lens 
will cloud up and the unit may not work properly. 
Make every effort to ensure that condensation 
does not form. If it does form, take the actions 
described below.
Causes of condensation
Condensation takes place when the ambient 
temperature or humidity is changed as 
follows.
≥When this unit is brought inside from the cold 
(e.g. a ski slope) to a warm room.
≥When this unit is moved from an 
air-conditioned car to outside.
≥When a cold room has been warmed up 
quickly.
≥When cool wind from an air conditioner is 
directly blown onto this unit.
≥After summer afternoon showers of rain.
≥When this unit is in a very humid place where 
the air is thick with steam. (e.g. a heated 
swimming pool)
Helpful hint
If, for example, you have used this unit for 
recording on a ski slope and are taking it into a 
heated room, place the unit inside a plastic bag, 
remove as much of the air from inside the bag as 
possible, then seal the bag. Leave the unit for 
about an hour in the room so the temperature of 
the unit is close to the ambient temperature of 
the room, then use it.
LCD monitor/viewfinder
Extremely high precision technology is 
employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen 
featuring a total of approximately 300,000 
pixels. The result is more than 99.99% 
effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the 
pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is 
not a malfunction and does not affect the 
recorded picture.
Extremely high precision technology is 
employed to produce the viewfinder screen 
featuring a total of approximately 
183,000 pixels. The result is more than 
99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of 
the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this 
is not a malfunction and does not affect the 
recorded picture.
About condensation
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Explanation of terms
Automatic white balance
White balance adjustment recognizes the color 
of light and adjusts so the white color will 
become a purer white. The unit determines the 
hue of light that comes through the lens, thereby 
judging the recording condition, and selects the 
closest hue setting.
This is called automatic white balance 
adjustment.
However, since the unit only stores white color 
information under several light sources, 
automatic white balance adjustment does not 
function normally under other light sources.
The illustration above shows the range over 
which the auto white balance functions.
1) The effective range of automatic white 
balance adjustment on this unit
2) Blue sky
3) Cloudy sky (rain)
4) TV screen
5) Sunlight
6) White fluorescent lamp
7) Halogen light bulb
8) Incandescent light bulb
9) Sunrise or sunset
10) Candlelight
Outside of the effective range of automatic white 
balance adjustment, the image will become 
reddish or bluish. Even within the effective range 
of automatic white balance adjustment, the 
automatic white balance adjustment may not 
function properly if there is more than one light 
source. For light outside the functional automatic white balance adjustment range, use the manual 
white balance adjustment mode.
White balance adjustment
White balance adjustment determines the white 
color under different light sources. By 
recognizing which is the white color under 
sunlight and which is the white color under a 
fluorescent light, the unit can adjust the balance 
among the other colors.
Since the white color is the reference for all the 
colors, the unit can record pictures in a natural 
hue if it can recognize the reference color white.
Auto focus
The lens is moved forward or backward 
automatically to bring the subject into focus.
Auto focus has the following characteristics.
≥Adjusts so that the vertical lines of a 
subject are seen more clearly.
≥Attempts to bring an object with higher 
contrast into focus.
≥Focuses on the screen center only.
Due to these characteristics, auto focus does not 
work correctly in the following situations. Record 
pictures in the manual focus mode.
Recording distant and close-up objects at the 
same time
Since the unit focuses on whatever is at the 
center of the screen, it is difficult to bring the 
background into focus when close-up objects are 
placed in focus. When recording people with 
distant mountains in the background, you cannot 
focus on both the subject which is close-up and 
the objects which are in the distance.
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Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty 
window
The subject behind the window will not be 
focused because the focus is on the dirty 
window.
Similarly, when recording something on the 
opposite side of a road with heavy traffic, a 
vehicle that happens to pass by may be brought 
into focus.
Recording a subject that is surrounded by 
objects with glossy surfaces or by highly 
reflective objects
Since whatever is shiny or glistens is brought into 
focus, it is hard to focus on the subject to be 
recorded. The focus may become blurry when 
recording subjects at the beach, in night views or 
in scenes involving fireworks or special lights.
Recording a subject in dark surroundings
The unit cannot focus correctly because the light 
information that comes through the lens 
decreases considerably.
Recording a fast-moving subject
As the focus lens-inside moves mechanically, it 
cannot keep up with a fast-moving subject.
When, for example, recording a sports event with 
fast moving subjects, the focus may lose its 
sharpness.
Recording a subject with little contrast
It is easy to bring subjects with a sharp contrast 
or vertical lines or stripes into focus. This means 
that a subject with little contrast, such as a white 
wall, may become blurry because the unit 
achieves focus based upon the vertical lines of 
an image.
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Specifications
High Definition Video Camera
Information for your safety
Power source:
Power consumption:DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor)
DC 7.2 V (When using battery)
Recording: 6.7 W
Signal system1080/60i
Recording formatAVCHD format compliant
Image sensor1/6z 3MOS image sensor
Total: 610 Kk3
Effective pixels:
Motion picture: 520 Kk3
Still picture: 520 Kk3
LensAuto Iris, F1.8 to F2.8
Focal length:
2.95 mm to 35.4 mm
Macro (Full range AF)
Filter diameter37 mm
Zoom12k optical zoom, 30k/700k digital zoom
Monitor2.7z wide LCD monitor (approx. 300 K pixels)
Viewfinder0.44z wide EVF (approx. 183 K pixels)
Microphone5.1 channel surround microphone (with a zoom microphone/focus 
microphone function)
Speaker1 round speaker, dynamic type
White balance 
adjustmentAuto tracking white balance system
Standard illumination1,400 lx
Minimum required 
illuminationApprox. 2 lx (1/30 in Low light mode)
Approx. 1 lx with the MagicPix function
AV terminal video output 
level1.0 Vp-p, 75h, NTSC system
Component terminal 
video output levelY:  1.0 Vp-p, 75h
Pb:  0.7 Vp-p, 75h
Pr:  0.7 Vp-p, 75h
HDMI mini connector 
video output levelHDMI™ (x.v.Color™) 1125i (1080i)/525p (480p)
AV terminal audio output 
level (Line)316 mV, 600h, 2 ch
Headphone outputOutput impedance 100h with 77 mV, 32h load. (Also used as AV 
mini jack / compatible to stereo mini plug)
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Motion pictures
HDMI mini connector 
audio output level5.1 ch (AC3)/2 ch (Linear PCM)
MIC inputj70 dBV (Mic sensitivity j50 dB equivalent, 0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz)
(Stereo mini jack)
USBReader/writer function:
SD card:  Read/Write (No copyright protection support)
HDD:  Read only
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type Mini AB
PictBridge-compliant
FlashAvailable range: Approx. 1.0 m to 2.5 m (3.3 feet to 8.2 feet)
Dimensions74 mm (W)k76 mm (H)k138 mm (D)
[2.913q (W)k2.992q (H)k5.433q (D)]
(excluding projecting parts)
Mass (Weight)Approx. 420g (Approx. 0.926 lbs.)
[without battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)]
Mass (Weight) in 
operationApprox. 482g (Approx. 1.06 lbs.)
[with battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)]
Operating temperature0°Cto40°C (32°Fto104°F)
Operating humidity10% to 80%
Battery operation timeSee page 24
Recording media SD Memory Card:
1 GB, 2 GB (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant)
SDHC Memory Card:
4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB (FAT32 system compliant)
HDD:
60 GB
CompressionMPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Recording mode and 
transfer rateHA: Approx. 17 Mbps (VBR)
HG: Approx. 13 Mbps (VBR)
HX: Approx. 9 Mbps (VBR)
HE: Approx. 6 Mbps (VBR)
Refer to page 44 for the recordable time.
Picture sizeHA/HG: 1920k1080/60i, 1920k1080/24p
HX: 1920k1080/60i
HE: 1440k1080/60i
Audio compressionDolby Digital (Dolby AC3)/5.1 ch (built-in microphone), 2 ch (external 
microphone)
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Still pictures
AC adaptor
Information for your safety
Specifications may change without prior notice.
Recording media SD Memory Card:
8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB 
(FAT12 and FAT16 system corresponding)
SDHC Memory Card:
4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB (FAT32 system 
corresponding)
HDD:
60 GB
CompressionJPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 
standard), DPOF corresponding
Picture size1920k1080
Refer to page 48 for the number of recordable pictures.
Power source:
Power consumption:
DC output:AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
19 W
DC 9.3 V, 1.2 A (Unit operation)
DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery charging)
Dimensions92 mm (W)k33 mm (H)k61 mm (D)
[3.6q (W)k1.3q (H)k2.4q (D)]
Mass (Weight)Approx. 115g (Approx. 0.25 lbs.)
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Optional accessories
Accessory No.FigureDescription
VW-AD21PP-K
*1AC adaptor with AC Cable and DC 
Cables
VW-VBG130
*2Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack
VW-VBG260
*2Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack
VW-VBG6
*2*3Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack
VW-VH04 Battery pack holder kit
RP-CDHM15
RP-CDHM30HDMI mini cable
VW-T3714H Tele conversion lens
VW-W3707H Wide conversion lens
VW-LDC103PP
*4Video DC Light
VZ-LL10 Light bulb for video DC light
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*1 The supplied DC cables cannot be used on this unit.
*2 Please refer to page 24, concerning the battery charging time and available recording time.
*3 The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary.
*4 Available from Sep. 2008
NOTE:
Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local dealer.
Accessory No.FigureDescription
RP-SDM12GU1K
RP-SDM06GU1K
RP-SDM04GU1K
RP-SDM02GU2A
RP-SDM02GU1AClass 4 12 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 6 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card 
(Package of 2 cards)
Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card
RP-SDV32GU1K
RP-SDV16GU1K
RP-SDV08GU1K
RP-SDV04GU1K
RP-SDV02GU1AClass 6 32 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 2 GB SD Memory Card
VW-BN1 DVD burner
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In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories.
Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers)
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