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Introduction
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01.Product Tour
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02.Compression & Media
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03.Manual Controls
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04.Still Features
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05.Handling & Use
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06.Playback & Connectivity
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07.Audio & Other Features
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08.Conclusion
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09.Photo Gallery
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10.Specs
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11.Comments
Panasonic HDC-SD60
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Audio & Other Features
Playback & Connectivity Summary
• Playback is the same as on previous Panasonic models.
• HDMI, USB, and AV/Component-out ports are located inside the LCD cavity.
• DC-input is on right side of the camcorder.
Playback
We didn't notice any new playback features for the HDC-SD60. The camcorder has a dedicated playback mode, which you can get to by flicking the mode switch on the back of the camcorder. You select clips for playback by tapping on them (on the LCD) and the VCR controls all exist as touchscreen buttons. As we said in other parts of this review, the touchscreen button system isn't great, but it is workable.
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| You can go from playback to video to photo mode with this rear-mounted mode switch. |
Connectivity
The HDC-SD60 doesn't have tons of ports, but it does have all the basics. The HDMI terminal, USB port, and AV-multi port are all located inside the LCD cavity. Unfortunately, these ports are not protected by a cover, but the LCD does protect them decently when it is closed. The AV multi terminal allows for AV-out and Component-out connections using Panasonic's proprietary cable.
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| HDMI, USB, and AV/Component-out ports |
On the right side of the camcorder is the DC-input, which has a regular-fit design. This terminal takes a 5.0-volt DC input and the port is protected nicely by a plastic cover. The camcorder does not have an accessory shoe, nor does it have an external microphone or headphone jack.
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| DC input |
Rounding out the connectivity features is the camcorder's memory card slot. Since all video is recorded to memory cards on the HDC-SD60, this may actually be the camcorder's most important connectivity feature. The card slot is protected well by a rubberized cover that swings open.
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| The memory card slot fits SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards. |
The table below lists all the connectivity features on the HDC-SD60:
| Connectivity Options | |
| AV (Composite, RCA) | Yes |
| HDMI | Yes |
| Component | Yes |
| USB | Yes |
| Audio Input (3.5mm) | No |
| Headphones | No |
| Accessory Shoe | No |
| FireWire | No |
| S-Video | No |
| LANC (Wired Remote) | No |
| Card Slot | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| DC Power | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| GPS | No |
| Docking Station | No |
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