Panasonic 3CCD HD - Manual (Page 2)

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A New Peak in HD Image Quality
3CCD High-Definition Video Camera
High-definition video cameras deliver incredibly realistic images that draw the viewer
into an exciting new world, and proprietary Panasonic technologies have reached new
heights in HD quality. The beautiful images recorded by a Panasonic high-definition video
camera will bring back the emotion of the moment again and again, even years from now.
A new peak in HD image quality —— Experience it in DVD or SD/SDHC Memory Card style.
AVCHD is a standard developed jointly by Sony and Panasonic for HD digital video cameras. Using highly efficient codec technologies, it records
1080i high-definition signals onto media such as 8-cm DVD discs and SD/SDHC Memory Cards. AVCHD allows an HD video camera to make
long-time recordings of high-density video information onto a DVD disc or SD/SDHC Memory Card.
Are HD (High-definition) images from a video camera really different from images
recorded with a conventional video camera? HD images contain 4 times as much
information as conventional standard-definition images. For starters, compare the
number of scan lines. HDTV has 1,080 horizontal scan lines, SDTV has 576. That
translates into much higher resolution and much finer detail. Pictures are so clear and
sharp, you can see the textures in an image. Also, HD uses a 16:9 aspect ratio, so the
pictures you record have proportions that more closely match the human field of vision.
This means that viewing is more natural and comfortable. The HD revolution is well
under way, and Panasonic is helping to lead the way with HD video cameras, TVs, and
PC applications that can serve as the starting point to a beautiful new digital lifestyle.
High-Definition vs. Conventional Images
[Standard-Definition TV]
Effective scan lines: 576
[High-Definition TV]
Effective scan lines: 1,080
So easy to record
HD images onto DVD
HDC-SD1
World's smallest*
3CCD HD video camera
HDC-DX1 HDC-SD1
Easy-to-use DVDs
There's no need to find blank disc space, so you can start shooting right
away, and it's easy to play or edit the results right on the camera.
High-definition recording on 8 cm DVD discs in AVCHD format
In the AVCHD format you can record onto a RAM, RW, R, or R-DL (Dual Layer)
disc and get up to about 60 minutes* of continuous recording.
*When recording on a DL disc with HE mode (6 Mbps).
DVD discs allow easy, convenient archiving
The discs are easy to store and manage, save space, and can be played on
a Blu-ray Disc player.
Compact and stylish
The compact design makes the HDC-SD1 easy to carry about, and with its
smart styling you'll want to take it everywhere.
High-definition recording on an SD/SDHC Memory Card in AVCHD format
In the AVCHD format you can record onto an SD or SDHC Memory Card
and get up to about 90 minutes* of continuous recording.
*When recording with HE mode (6 Mbps).
Quick start-up — 1.7 sec
In Quick Start mode*, the SD1 begins recording in just 1.7 seconds from the time
the LCD is opened. This lets you shoot those sudden shooting opportunities.
*This mode can be selected from the menu.
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*As of December 8, 2006
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