Panasonic HDC HS100 User Manual

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Panasonic Introduces the World’s First Full HD  
Camcorders with 3MOS  
Panasonic introduces two new Full High Definition camcorders, the HDC-SD100  
and HDC-HS100, that use the advanced AVCHD video format to record 1920 x  
1080 images in breathtaking full-HD quality.  
With manual functions enabling users to capture dramatic, artistic images these models also incorporate in High  
Definition the world's first 3MOS system, newly developed by Panasonic based on 3CCD technology, renowned for  
its excellent colour reproduction. With expanded light-receiving areas, MOS sensors significantly improve image  
quality even in low lighting. The HDC-SD100 and HDC-HS100 deliver an AAA (triple A) performance in all aspects  
of image quality, functions, and operating ease.  
Designed to be resistant to a certain level of impact, the  
HDC-SD100 records onto SD and SDHC memory card  
and in addition to its compact size, this makes it ideal for  
casual, walk-about shooting (a 32-GB SDHC Memory  
Card enables around 12 hours of recorded video clips to  
be stored.) Thanks to Panasonic’s HD link capabilities,  
users can eject the SD Memory Card from both new  
models and slip it into the card slot on a Panasonic  
Freesat TV (TH-42/46/50 PZ81) or a BD50 or BD30  
Blu-ray DiscTM Player*, and enjoy instant large-screen viewing of the stunning HD images.  
* For AVCHD format camcorders, as of 18 June 2008  
The HDC-HS100 is a hybrid model that enables recording  
HD images onto either an SD or SDHC Memory Card or  
the built-in 60-GB hard disk. With a 32-GB SDHC Memory  
Card enables around 12 hours of recorded video clips to  
be stored, and the 60-GB hard disk can store around 23  
hours (both in HE mode). This gives the HDC-HS100 a  
total capacity of around 35 hours of Full-HD recording  
time. Users also have the ability to copy recorded video  
images from the SD Memory Card to the hard disk, or  
vice versa, with easy operation allowing flexibility to record to whichever media best suited for the consumer.  
Panasonic’s VW-BN1 DVD Burner (optional) can be used to burn images onto DVD’s in original AVCHD format with  
no need to use a PC. The discs can then be easily played with the VW-BN1 and sent via the HCD-SD100 or  
HDC-HS100 to a large-screen TV for viewing in HD without use of a Blu-ray DiscTM player or similar device.  
The HDC-SD100 and HDC-HS100 both come packaged with HD Writer 2.6 software for Windows, and also support  
iMovie '08 for Apple Macintosh, allowing users to edit the footage they capture. The HDC-SD100 and HDC-HS100  
will be available from August 2008 at the Panasonic eShop.  
New 3MOS Sensor  
The HDC-SD100 and HDC-HS100 feature new 3MOS  
sensor. Developed by Panasonic, light passing through  
the lens is split into its three primary colour components  
(red, green and blue), and the signal from each is  
processed by one of the three MOS circuits. Compared  
with a conventional 1MOS, Panasonic's new 3MOS  
system captures more vibrant, true-to-life colours, in  
greater detail with richer gradation.  
The MOS sensor’s light-receiving area is about double* that of a CCD sensor ensuring sensitivity is higher. This  
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determines the correct shooting conditions and automatically selects the Scene setting that will provide optimal  
results.  
* For camcorders, as of 18 June 2008  
Face Detection  
This function automatically adjusts the exposure, contrast,  
skin complexion effect, and focus so that faces are  
captured perfectly, using the face of the person nearest  
the centre of the frame as a reference. Face Detection  
helps ensure that faces are clear, easy to see in an image  
and not lost in the shadows – even in situations with  
backlighting or low lighting. With Face Detection, there's  
no need to use different correction functions in different  
shooting situations. Face Detection can detect up to 15 faces in a frame.  
Intelligent Contrast Control  
This intelligent function continually measures the ambient  
light intensity and adjusts the contrast as it changes.  
Providing control over a wide range of lighting conditions,  
Intelligent Contrast Control helps prevent a washed-out  
look in bright parts of an image and black-outs in  
shadowy parts. Images can be captured with natural  
nuances and contrast. Even when shooting toward the  
light source, Intelligent Contrast Control captures  
true-to-life pictures with outstanding depth.  
1.9-sec.* Quick Power-On Helps Catch Sudden Shooting Opportunities  
Switch the power on and the HDC-SD100 and HDC-HS100 are in recording standby and ready to shoot in just 1.9  
seconds. This not only makes it easier to catch spur-of-the-moment shots, it also saves battery time. Users can also  
choose the 0.6-sec Quick Start mode**, in which the power turns on or off when you open or close the LCD.  
* HDC-HS100: Effective in card recording mode.  
** This mode can be selected from the menu  
Intelligent Shooting Selection Playback  
This playback function automatically detects scenes that  
have serious flaws, such as images that are completely  
out of focus or shots of the ground taken inadvertently,  
and automatically skips them during playback. Viewers  
see only high-quality, mistake-free moving images.  
5-Microphone, 5.1-Channel Surround Sound System  
The HDC-SD100 and HDC-HS100 feature a 5.1-channel  
surround sound system with 5 microphones. When recordings are played on a 5.1-channel home cinema system,  
viewers are surrounded by clear, detailed sound.  
25 Frames/Sec High-Speed Burst Shooting  
This function lets the camcorder snap up to 25 consecutive 2.1-MB-resolution still images in a second, or up to  
approximately 72 consecutive shots in 3 seconds. This can be used to analyse a golf swing, tennis stroke or other  
motion. It can also be used to get good shots of subjects in fast motion. The user can fire off a number of shots  
without stopping, then keep the best ones and delete the rest.  
Pre-Record  
With the Pre-Record function on, the camcorder continuously records three seconds of images into an internal  
buffer memory. As a result when the Record button is actually pressed, the three seconds immediately prior are  
added at the beginning of the clip being recorded. This function is especially helpful for capturing sudden shooting  
opportunities.  
Wide-Viewing-Angle LCD Monitor  
The HDC-SD100 and HDC-HS100 incorporate an LCD  
that has 300,000 dots and a wide 170-degree viewing  
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angle both vertically and horizontally. The wider viewing  
angle is a big advantage in high-angle and low-angle  
shooting. It's a big advantage in playback too, allowing  
several people at the same time to enjoy viewing the  
video clip that was just recorded.  
Power LCD Extra  
The brightness of the LCD can be set to either of two levels to match the ambient light condition. At the brighter  
setting, the LCD provides clear, easy viewing even when shooting outdoors on a sunny day.  
One-Button Dubbing (HS100)  
The HDC-HS100 is a hybrid model that can record full-HD images onto either an SD Memory Card or the built-in  
hard disk drive. Recorded images can be copied from an SD Memory Card to the hard drive, or vice versa, by  
pressing a single button. The user can select from three copying methods: Copy All copies all of the moving and still  
images, Select Copy copies only selected scenes, and Copy by Date copies only images recorded on a specified  
day. Once images are recorded onto an SD Memory Card, just slip the card into the slot of a Panasonic PZ800,  
PZ700 or PY700 VIERA TV, or a BD50 or BD30 Blu-ray DiscTM Player*, and you’re ready for spectacular large-  
screen HD viewing.  
HD Writer 2.6 Editing Software (New)  
The HDC-SD100 and HDC-HS100 come packaged with software that make it easy to edit the full-HD images  
recorded onto either an SD Memory Card or the hard disk drive. Using HD Writer 2.6 software together with the  
camcorder's Intelligent Shooting Selection Playback function, scenes determined to be seriously flawed (for  
example, from overly severe hand-shake or backlighting) are automatically extracted. The user can then delete  
them easily, without the usual troublesome operation. HD Writer 2.6 also lets the user specify which image files are  
uploaded to the PC, eliminating the bother and waste of time that occurs with programmes that automatically upload  
all scenes, including the ones you don’t want.  
HD Writer 2.6 even remembers which image files have been uploaded to the PC, so there is no worry about  
uploading the same file again later. This is convenient when users have recorded large amounts of data on a  
memory card or hard drive and upload it over several sessions. When copying images to a DVD disc, users can  
select either the full-HD AVCHD format or the DVD-Video format. Use AVCHD for images that will be viewed using a  
Blu-ray DiscTM player, and DVD-Video (standard-definition) for discs that will be played on a DVD player.  
Digital images available on request  
Reader enquiry number: 0844 844 3852  
Copyright © 2008 Panasonic UK Ltd  
All Rights Reserved. Model numbers &  
specifications may differ in Ireland  
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