Brand: Panasonic
Category: Camcorder
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for HDC-SD20P/HDC-TM20P/HDC-HS20P
Uploaded: Aug. 10, 2025, 12:41 a.m.
Warranty Information
One (1) year parts and labour warranty for camcorders, with specific exclusions.
Basic Operation Summary
Charging the Battery: Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and outlet, then insert the battery into the AC adaptor, aligning arrows.
Inserting Battery: Insert the battery into the camera until it clicks.
Inserting/Removing SD Card: Open the SD card cover, insert the card with the label side facing the indicated direction, then close the cover.
Turning On Power: Change the mode dial while pressing the lock release button (except for OFF).
Recording Motion Pictures: Change mode, open LCD, select media (Built-in Memory/SD CARD or HDD/SD CARD), press record start/stop button.
Recording Still Pictures: Change mode, open LCD, select media, then press the photoshot button.
Playback: Change mode to playback, select media, touch the scene/picture to play, then select the operation icon.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| No picture or sound | 1. The unit is not turned on. | Turn on the unit. |
| 2. The mode is not set correctly. | Select the correct mode. | |
| 3. The battery is exhausted. | Charge or replace the battery. | |
| Recording is not possible | 1. The memory is full. | Copy or delete data. |
| 2. The SD card is not inserted properly or is full. | Insert or replace the SD card. | |
| The unit does not operate | 1. The unit is not turned on. | Turn on the unit. |
| 2. The battery is exhausted. | Charge or replace the battery. | |
| The image is unclear | 1. The lens is dirty. | Clean the lens. |
| 2. The focus is incorrect. | Adjust the focus. |