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HDC-SD10 / HDC-TM10

Specifications

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HDC-SD10 / HDC-TM10
  NTSC PAL
GENERAL
Power Supply DC 7.2 V / 9.3 V DC 7.2 V / 9.3 V
Power Consumption [SD10] 5.5 W
[TM10] 5.6 W
[SD10] 5.5 W
[TM10] 5.6 W
Weight (w/o Battery) approx. 227g (0.50 lb) approx. 227g (0.50 lb)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 47.5 x 63.0 x 114.5 mm (1.87 x 2.48 x 4.51 inch) 47.5 x 63.0 x 114.5 mm (1.87 x 2.48 x 4.51 inch)
Media [SD10] SDHC/SD Memory Card
[TM10] Built-in Memory (8GB), SDHC/SD Memory Card
[SD10] SDHC/SD Memory Card
[TM10] Built-in Memory (8GB), SDHC/SD Memory Card
OSD Language Language Menu Language Menu
IMAGE SENSOR
Image Sensor 1/6" MOS
1/6-type MOS (For Europe)
1/6" MOS (For Asia)
Total Pixels 1.47 megapixels 1.47 megapixels
Effective Pixels <Motion Image> 1.17 megapixels [16:9]
<Still Image> 1.17 megapixels [16:9]
<Motion Image> 1.17 megapixels [16:9]
<Still Image> 1.17 megapixels [16:9]
LENS SECTION
F Value F 1.8 (WIDE) / 2.8 (TELE) F 1.8 (WIDE) / 2.8 (TELE)
Optical Zoom 16x 16x
Digital Zoom 40 - 1000x 40 - 1000x
Focal Length 2.95 - 47.2 mm 2.95 - 47.2 mm
35 mm Film Camera Equivalent 44.1 - 706 mm (16:9) 44.1 - 706 mm (16:9)
Filter Diameter 30.5 mm 30.5 mm
CAMERA SECTION
Standard Illumination 1400 lx 1400 lx
Minimum Illumination 9 lx (1/30 low light mode), 1 lx (MagicPix®) 9 lx (1/25 low light mode), 1 lx (Color Night View mode)
Image Stabilizer Advanced O.I.S. with Active Mode Advanced O.I.S. with Active Mode
Focus Auto / Manual Auto / Manual
White Balance Auto / Indoor1 / Indoor2 / Sunny / Cloudy / White set Auto / Indoor1 / Indoor2 / Sunny / Cloudy / White set
Shutter Speed <Motion Image>
[60i] Auto Slow Shutter ON: 1/30 - 1/8000,
Auto Slow Shutter OFF: 1/60 - 1/8000
[24P] Auto Slow Shutter ON: 1/24 - 1/8000,
Auto Slow Shutter OFF: 1/48 - 1/8000
<Still Image>
[60i] Auto Slow Shutter ON: 1/30 - 1/8000,
Auto Slow Shutter OFF: 1/60 - 1/8000
(Progressive: 1/30 - 1/500)
[24P] Auto Slow Shutter ON: 1/24 - 1/8000,
Auto Slow Shutter OFF: 1/48 - 1/8000
(Progressive: 1/24 - 1/500)
<Motion Image>
[50i] Auto Slow Shutter ON: 1/25 - 1/8000,
Auto Slow Shutter OFF: 1/50 - 1/8000
[25P] Auto Slow Shutter ON: 1/25 - 1/8000,
Auto Slow Shutter OFF: 1/50 - 1/8000
<Still Image>
[50i] Auto Slow Shutter ON: 1/25 - 1/8000,
Auto Slow Shutter OFF: 1/50 - 1/8000
(Progressive: 1/25 - 1/500)
[25P] Auto Slow Shutter ON: 1/25 - 1/8000,
Auto Slow Shutter OFF: 1/50 - 1/8000
(Progressive: 1/25 - 1/500)
Iris Auto / Manual Auto / Manual
Backlight Compensation Yes Yes
MONITOR
LCD 2.7" Wide LCD (230,400 pixels) 6.7cm (2.7") Wide LCD (230,400 dots) (For Europe)
2.7" Wide LCD (230,400 dots) (For Asia)
STILL IMAGE SECTION
Recording Format JPEG JPEG
Recording Image Size <Still Picture> 2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080) [16:9]
<Simultaneous Recording> 2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080) [16:9]
<Creating Still Picture from Motion Picture> 2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080) [16:9]
<Still Picture> 2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080) [16:9]
<Simultaneous Recording> 2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080) [16:9]
<Creating Still Picture from Motion Picture> 2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080) [16:9]
Flash Yes Yes
DPOF Max. 999 images Max. 999 images
PictBridge Yes Yes
RECORDING SECTION
Signal System 1080/60i 1080/50i
Recording Format MPEG4 AVC/H.264 (AVCHD Standard Compliant) MPEG4 AVC/H.264 (AVCHD Standard Compliant)
Recording / Playback Mode HA: 17 Mbps/VBR (1920 x 1080), HG: 13 Mbps/VBR (1920 x 1080)
HX: 9 Mbps/VBR (1920 x 1080), HE: 6 Mbps/VBR (1440 x 1080)
HA: 17 Mbps/VBR (1920 x 1080), HG: 13 Mbps/VBR (1920 x 1080)
HX: 9 Mbps/VBR (1920 x 1080), HE: 6 Mbps/VBR (1440 x 1080)
Audio Recording System Dolby Digital (2ch) Dolby Digital (2ch)
Microphone 2ch Stereo, Zoom mic. 2ch Stereo, Zoom mic.
Speaker Dynamic Type Dynamic Type
Media Remaining Indication Yes Yes
INTERFACES
AV Out Out
HDMI Yes (mini) Yes (mini)
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed 2.0 Hi-Speed
Video Component Yes Yes
OTHERS
LED Video Light Yes Yes
STANDARD ACCESSORIES
AC Adaptor Yes Yes
AC Cable Yes Yes
DC Cable Yes Yes
Rechargeable Battery Pack min. 725 mAh / Lithium-Ion min. 725 mAh / Lithium-Ion
Video Component Cable Yes Yes
AV Cable Yes Yes
USB Cable Yes Yes
Stylus Pen Yes Yes
Included Software HD Writer AE 1.5 HD Writer AE 1.5

SDHC/SD Memory Card Compatibility for Motion Picture Recording
Capacity Gold Silver
SDHC Memory Card*1 32GB*2 RP-SDW32G
(Class 10, up to 22MB/sec *3*4)
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16GB*2 RP-SDW16G
(Class 10, up to 22MB/sec *3*4)
RP-SDP16G
(Class 4, up to 20MB/sec *3*4)
12GB*2 - RP-SDP12G
(Class 4, up to 20MB/sec *3*4)
8GB*2 RP-SDW08G
(Class 10, up to 22MB/sec *3*4)
RP-SDP08G
(Class 4, up to 20MB/sec *3*4)
4GB*2 RP-SDW04G
(Class 10, up to 22MB/sec *3*4)
RP-SDP04G
(Class 4, up to 20MB/sec *3*4)
SD Memory Card 2GB*2 RP-SDW02G *5
(Class 10, up to 22MB/sec *3*4)
RP-SDP02G
(Class 4, up to 20MB/sec *3*4)

As of May, 2009

• An SDHC/SD Memory Card utilises a portion of the storage space for formatting and other purposes.
• We recommend using SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory cards conforming to class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating or the following SD Memory Cards made by Panasonic for motion picture recording.
• Please confirm the latest information about SDHC/SD Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following website.
Camcorder information (This website is in English only.)

*1 SDHC (SD High Capacity) Memory Cards can only be used in SDHC host devices, which support the SDHC Memory Card format.
*2 1GB means 1 billion bytes. Usable capacity will be less.
*3 The data transfer rate is a theoretical value and is not a guarantee of performance. The transfer rate may vary depending on the conditions and equipment used.
*4 This card complies with SD Memory Card Physical Layer Specification Ver.3.0 (SDHC) or Ver.1.10 (SD). When using this card with SD-enabled products that comply with the specification, a speed performance of up to 20MB/sec. can be realized. When using it with SD-enabled products that comply with the conventional specification Ver. 1.01, the speed performance will be up to 10MB/sec.
*5 RP-SDW02G is available in North America.


Motion Image Recording Time (Approx.)
Image Quality Capacity
Built-in Memory
(TM10)
SDHC Memory Card
8GB* 32GB* 16GB* 12GB* 8GB* 4GB*
HA (17Mbps) 1h 4 h 2 h 1 h 30 min 1 h 30 min
HG (13Mbps) 1 h 20 min 5 h 20 min 2 h 40 min 2 h 1 h 20 min 40 min
HX (9Mbps) 2h 8 h 4 h 3 h 2 h 1 h
HE (6Mbps) 3h 12 h 6 h 4 h 30 min 3 h 1 h 30 min

• These figures vary depending on the pictures being recorded.
• We recommend using SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory cards conforming to class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating or the following SD Memory Cards made by Panasonic for motion-image recording.
• Please confirm the latest information about SDHC/SD Memory Cards that can be used for motion-image recording, on the following website.
Camcorder Information (This website is in English only.)

* 1GB means 1 billion bytes. Usable capacity will be less.


Number of Recordable Still Pictures (Approx.)
Image Quality Capacity
Built-in Memory
(TM10)
SDHC Memory Card
8GB* 32GB* 16GB* 12GB* 8GB* 4GB*
1920 x 1080 pixels
(16:9) 2.1 M
6690 27030 13470 10100 6690 3290
10520 42480 21170 15870 10520 5160

High Picture Quality      Normal Picture Quality

• These figure vary depending on the pictures being recorded.

* 1GB means 1 billion bytes. Usable capacity will be less.


Battery Life (Approx.) : America
  Continuous Recording Time Actual Recording Time
HA/HG/HX HE HA/HG/HX HE
VW-VBG070 SD10 SDHC/SD Memory Card 1 h 20 min 1 h 20 min 50 min 50 min
TM10 Built-in Memory 1 h 20 min 1 h 20 min 50 min 50 min
SDHC/SD Memory Card 1 h 20 min 1 h 20 min 50 min 50 min
VW-VBG130 SD10 SDHC/SD Memory Card 2 h 15 min 2 h 15 min

1 h 25 min

1 h 25 min
TM10 Built-in Memory 2 h 15 min 2 h 15 min 1 h 25 min 1 h 25 min
SDHC/SD Memory Card 2 h 15 min 2 h 15 min 1 h 25 min 1 h 25 min
VW-VBG260* SD10 SDHC/SD Memory Card
4 h 25 min 4 h 25 min 2 h 45 min 2 h 45 min
TM10 Built-in Memory 4 h 20 min 4 h 20 min 2 h 40 min 2 h 40 min
SDHC/SD Memory Card 4 h 20 min 4 h 20 min 2 h 40 min 2 h 40 min
VW-VBG6* SD10 SDHC/SD Memory Card
10 h 55 min 10 h 55 min 6 h 45 min 6 h 45 min
TM10 Built-in Memory 10 h 45 min 10 h 45 min 6 h 40 min 6 h 40 min
SDHC/SD Memory Card 10 h 45 min 10 h 45 min 6 h 40 min 6 h 40 min
Battery Life (Approx.) : Global
  Continuous Recording Time Actual Recording Time
HA/HG/HX HE HA/HG/HX HE
VW-VBG070 SD10 SDHC/SD Memory Card 1 h 25 min 1 h 25 min 50 min 50 min
TM10 Built-in Memory 1 h 25 min 1 h 25 min 50 min 50 min
SDHC/SD Memory Card 1 h 25 min 1 h 25 min 50 min 50 min
VW-VBG130 SD10 SDHC/SD Memory Card 2 h 25 min 2 h 25 min

1 h 30 min

1 h 30 min
TM10 Built-in Memory 2 h 20 min 2 h 20 min 1 h 25 min 1 h 25 min
SDHC/SD Memory Card 2 h 20 min 2 h 20 min 1 h 25 min 1 h 25 min
VW-VBG260* SD10 SDHC/SD Memory Card
4 h 35 min 4 h 35 min 2 h 50 min 2 h 50 min
TM10 Built-in Memory 4 h 30 min 4 h 30 min 2 h 50 min 2 h 50 min
SDHC/SD Memory Card 4 h 30 min 4 h 30 min 2 h 50 min 2 h 50 min
VW-VBG6* SD10 SDHC/SD Memory Card
11 h 25 min 11 h 25 min 7 h 05 min 7 h 05 min
TM10 Built-in Memory 11 h 15 min 11 h 15 min 6 h 55 min 6 h 55 min
SDHC/SD Memory Card 11 h 15 min 11 h 15 min 6 h 55 min 6 h 55 min

• This is a guideline that includes time for operations such as starting and stopping the recording, turning the power on and off, and zooming. The actual time is shorter.

* When using with the VW-VH04.


System Requirements
  HD Writer AE 1.5
iMovie '09 (not supplied)
OS Windows® XP (SP2/SP3), Windows Vista® (SP1)
(Home Basic / Home Premium / Ultimate / Business)
Mac OS X  10.5.6
CPU Intel® Pentium® III 1.0 GHz or higher

When using playback function or MPEG2 output
function:
Intel® Core™2 Duo 2.16 GHz or higher
 Intel® Pentium® D 3.2 GHz or higher is recommended.

When using editing function or continuous photo
playback function:
Intel® Core™2 Quad 2.6 GHz or higher is
recommended.
Intel® Core™ Duo or
Intel® Core™2 Duo

Works with iMovie

• Supplied CD-ROM (HD Writer AE 1.5) is available for Windows only.
• About HD Writer AE 1.5
This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment.
Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows Vista® Enterprise (America), Windows® XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and not compatible with 64-bit operation systems.
This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT and Windows 2000.
• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• iMovie, Mac, and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The Works with iMovie logo is a trademark of Apple Inc.
• Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned.