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Summary of Contents for Panasonic HDC-SD9D
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera HDC-SD9 Model No. HDC-SD9D Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT1N58... -
Page 2: Information For Your Safety
Information for Your Safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, ≥ DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. - Page 3 Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
- Page 4 ∫ Licenses ≥ SDHC Logo is a trademark. ≥ “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. and Sony Corporation. ≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ≥...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Information for Your Safety ... 2 Accessories ... 7 Features ... 8 Preparation Before using [1] Parts identification and handling ... 10 Remote control ... 13 Setup [1] Power supply ... 14 Charging the battery ... 14 Inserting/removing the battery ... 15 Charging and recording time ... - Page 6 Playback Playback [1] Motion picture playback ... 60 Playing back motion pictures by date... 63 Intelligent scene selection ... 63 Repeat playback... 64 Resuming the previous playback... 64 [2] Still picture playback... 65 Playing back still pictures by date... 67 Editing [1] Deleting scenes/still pictures ...
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Page 7: Accessories
Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. SDHC memory card (4 GB) (supplied only for HDC-SD9D) Battery pack VW-VBG130 AC adaptor VSK0698 AC cable K2CQ2CA00006 DC cable K2GJYYC00001 Remote control N2QAEC000023 Button-type battery CR2025 AV cable K2KC4CB00027 Component cable... -
Page 8: Features
Features ∫ Very clear high definition pictures This unit can record detailed high definition images to an SD card. A High definition images (1920k1080) Number of available scan lines 1080 High definition images ≥ The still pictures above are images for explanation purposes. * If the recording mode is HA/HG/HX. -
Page 9: 10 Before Using
Preparation Recording Playback Backup With a PC Others 10 Before using 14 Setup VQT1N58... -
Page 10: Parts Identification
Before using LCD monitor open part LCD monitor (l 27) Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow with your fingers. ≥ It can open up to 90o. ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction. - Page 11 Face detection & AE button [ PRE-REC button [PRE-REC] (l 35) DC input terminal [DC IN 9.3V] (l 17) 10 Battery holder (l 15) 11 Battery release lever [BATTERY] (l 15) 12 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 77, 79) 13 Disc copy button [DISC COPY] (l 85) 14 Power LCD Extra button [POWER LCD EXTRA] (l 27) 15 Delete button [...
- Page 12 26 27 28 26 Mode switch (l 20) 27 Photoshot button [ ] (l 37) 28 Zoom lever [W/T] (In recording mode) (l 40) Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback mode) (l 61) 29 Speaker 30 Internal microphones (5.1 channel support) 31 Status indicator (l 20) 32 Recording start/stop button (l 32) 33 Card access lamp [ACCESS] (l 19)
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Page 13: Remote Control
Remote control START/ PHOTO STOP SHOT DISPLAY DATE/ ZOOM TIME SEARCH PLAY SEARCH PAUSE STILL ADV STILL ADV SKIP STOP SKIP MENU ENTER Photoshot button [ On-screen display button [EXT DISPLAY] (l 76) Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (l 24) Playback operation buttons (l 61) Delete button [ Direction buttons [3,4,2,1] These buttons operate similar to how the cursor... -
Page 14: Setup
≥ In order to safely use the unit, we recommend that you use genuine Panasonic batteries which have been tested by our quality control process. -
Page 15: Inserting/Removing The Battery
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame. ≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed. Inserting/removing the battery Open the LCD monitor and install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure. -
Page 16: Charging And Recording Time
( ) will flash. ≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed in minutes when using the Panasonic battery that you can use for this unit. It may take time to display the remaining battery capacity. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use. -
Page 17: Connecting To The Ac Outlet
Connecting to the AC outlet The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet. Important: While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge. ≥... -
Page 18: Preparation Of Sd Cards
Preparation of SD cards Motion picture recording We recommend using SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating the following SD cards made by Panasonic for motion picture recording. Cannot be used. Cannot be guaranteed in operation. -
Page 19: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card
Inserting/removing an SD card Caution: If the SD card is inserted or removed while the power is on, this unit may malfunction or the data recorded on the SD card may be lost. First, format the SD card if one which has been used on another device is going to be used for the first time on this unit. -
Page 20: Selecting A Mode (Turning The Unit On/Off)
Setup Operate the mode switch to recording, playback or power OFF. Turn on the power by sliding the mode switch to the lock release button A. The status indicator lights and the power turns on. ≥ When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear. -
Page 21: Using The Menu Screen
Setup Operate the displayed menu screens with the cursor button. Press the MENU button. MENU ≥ The menu displayed differs depending on the position of the mode switch. Select the top menu A and move the cursor button right or press the cursor button. -
Page 22: Language Selection
Language selection You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen. Press the MENU button, then select [LANGUAGE] and press the cursor button. Select [English] and press the cursor button. Menu list Recording mode ∫ [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] (l 55) [D.ZOOM] (l 40) [GUIDE LINES] (l 47) -
Page 23: Playback Mode
[QUICK START] (l 35) [BEEP SOUND] This allows operations such as starting and ending recording to be signaled by a beep. 1 Beep When you start recording When you turn on the power When this unit is recognised by the PC or the printer, etc. -
Page 24: Setting Date And Time
Setup When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear. Select [YES] and perform steps 2 to 4 below to set the date and time. ¬ Operate the mode switch to select Select the menu. - Page 25 To recharge the built-in lithium battery ≥ Connect the AC adaptor or attach the battery to this unit, and the built-in lithium battery will be recharged. Leave the unit as it is for approx. 24 hours and the battery will maintain the date and time for approx.
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Page 26: World Time Setting (Displaying The Time Of The Travel Destination)
World time setting (Displaying the time of the travel destination) It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region and the travel destination. Select the menu. (l 21) [BASIC] # [SET WORLD TIME] # [YES] ≥... -
Page 27: Adjusting Lcd Monitor
Setup ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. Increasing the brightness of the LCD monitor Adjusting the brightness and the colour level of the LCD monitor Select the menu. (l 21) [SETUP] # [LCD SET] # [YES] Select the item with the cursor button. -
Page 28: Changing The Picture Quality On The Lcd Monitor
Changing the picture quality on the LCD monitor Select the menu. (l 21) [SETUP] # [LCD AI] # [DYNAMIC] or [NORMAL] [DYNAMIC]: The image on the LCD monitor becomes clear and vivid. Optimum contrast and brightness are set depending on the scenes recorded. Clear and brilliant images are presented. -
Page 29: Recording (Basic)
Preparation Recording Playback Backup With a PC Others 30 Recording (Basic) 43 Recording (Advanced) VQT1N58... -
Page 30: Before Recording
Recording (Basic) ∫ Basic camera positioning ≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will become dark in the recording. ≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object. -
Page 31: Anti-Ground-Shooting (Ags)
About auto mode Colour balance (white balance) and focusing are adjusted automatically. Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness. (The shutter speed is adjusted to a maximum of 1/250 in recording mode.) jAutomatic white balance (l 123) jAuto focus (l 123) -
Page 32: Recording Motion Pictures
Recording (Basic) This unit records high definition images that are compatible with the AVCHD format on an SD card. Sound is recorded with the Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator. Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording. (l 18) 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 0h00m00s... - Page 33 For some SD cards, the message appears suddenly, and recording stops. Use a Panasonic SD card or another SD card which can be used to record motion pictures. (l 18) When the unit stops while a usable SD card for recording motion pictures (l 18) is used, the data writing rate has deteriorated.
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Page 34: Recording Modes/Approximate Recordable Time
Recording modes/approximate recordable time Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded. Select the menu. (l 21) [VIDEO] # [REC MODE] # desired setting Capacity SD card 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB (1920k1080): Motion pictures can be recorded with the highest picture quality. -
Page 35: Quick Start
Quick start This unit will resume recording/pause mode about 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened. ≥ When in quick start standby mode about 60% of the power used in recording pause mode is being consumed, so the recording time will be reduced. -
Page 36: Shooting Guide
≥ PRE-REC is cancelled in the following cases. jIf you operate the mode switch. jIf you open the SD card cover. jIf you press the MENU button. jIf you turn the unit off. ≥ When the remaining time left for recording motion pictures is less than 1 minute, PRE- REC cannot be set. -
Page 37: Recording Still Pictures
Recording (Basic) The number of pixels recorded for still pictures is 1920k1080. Still pictures can also be recorded while recording motion pictures. ≥ Operate the mode switch while at the same time pressing in the lock release button A if changing from OFF to another mode. - Page 38 To record still pictures clearly ≥ While recording motion pictures or during the PRE-REC operation, the following arrangements are applied so that motion picture recording takes preference over still picture recording. For vivid still pictures, we recommend pausing motion picture recording and taking still pictures after releasing the PRE-REC mode.
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Page 39: Picture Quality
∫ About the focusing area When there is a contrasting object ahead or behind the subject in the focus area, the subject may not be focused. If so, move the contrasting object out of the focus area. ≥ The focusing area is not displayed when the digital zoom (more than approx. -
Page 40: Zoom In/Out Function
Recording (Basic) The maximum optical zoom ratio is 10k. ¬ Operate the mode switch to select Zoom lever T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved. VQT1N58 Zoom in/out function ≥... -
Page 41: Image Stabilizer Function
Recording (Basic) Reduces the image shaking (jitter) due to hand movement. ¬ Operate the mode switch to select ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. ≥ In still picture recording mode, pressing the stabilizer function. (MEGA optical image stabilizer) ≥ When a tripod is used, we recommend that you turn the image stabilizer off. ≥... -
Page 42: Face Detection & Ae Mode
Recording (Basic) When a subject is backlit and appears darker, this function detects the face and automatically adjusts the brightness and picture quality so that the face is recorded clearly. ¬ Operate the mode switch to select In the face detection & AE mode, detected faces appear with frames. -
Page 43: Recording (Advanced)
Recording (Advanced) Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. ¬ Operate the mode switch to select Press the cursor button, and icons will be displayed on the screen. ≥ The indication changes each time the cursor button is moved down. - Page 44 Low light ≥ The shaded operation icons are not displayed while recording. ≥ If you turn off the power or set the mode switch to compensation, self timer and tele macro functions are cancelled. ≥ If you turn off the power, the fade function is cancelled. Function Fade VIDEO...
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Page 45: Soft Skin Mode
Function Soft skin mode VIDEO PHOTO Colour night view VIDEO PHOTO Backlight compensation VIDEO PHOTO Low light VIDEO PHOTO Ø Self-timer PHOTO Tele macro VIDEO PHOTO Effect This makes skin colours appear softer for a more attractive appearance. This is more effective if you record a person closely from the torso up. - Page 46 Fade: ≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white). Intelligent contrast control: ≥ If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear. Help mode: ≥ When the help mode is used, functions cannot be set.
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Page 47: Recording Functions Of Menus
Recording (Advanced) Menus Guide line, 25p digital cinema, Wind noise reduction, Microphone setup, Microphone level, HD hi-speed burst shooting, Built-in flash, Red eye reduction, Shutter sound, Zebra, Colour bar, Auto slow shutter, Digital cinema colour ¬ Operate the mode switch to select ≥... -
Page 48: Wind Noise Reduction
Function Wind noise reduction VIDEO Microphone setup VIDEO [SURROUND]: Sound is recorded with 5.1 ch surround microphone. [ZOOM MIC]: Directivity of the microphone is interlocked with the zoom operation. Sounds near the front of the unit are recorded more clearly if you zoom in (close-up) and surrounding sounds are recorded more realistically if you zoom out... - Page 49 Function Microphone level VIDEO AGC: Auto Gain Control [AUTO]: AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically. [SETrAGC]: The desired recording level can be set. AGC will also be activated to reduce the amount of sound distortion. [SET]: AGC is not activated and so natural recording can be performed.
- Page 50 Function HD hi-speed burst shooting PHOTO VQT1N58 Effect/Setting method 72 still pictures are recorded at a rate of 25 per second. Select the menu. (l 21) [PICTURE] # [HI-SPEED BURST] # [ON] Press the button. ≥ Up to 72 still pictures can be taken in burst mode. ([ red during recording.) Select the setting to save with the cursor button and press the cursor button.
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Page 51: Red Eye Reduction
Function Built-in flash PHOTO Red eye reduction PHOTO Effect/Setting method When the button is pressed, the flash is activated and the picture will be recorded. Use the built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places. Select the menu. (l 21) [PICTURE] # [FLASH] # [AUTO] or [ON] ≥... - Page 52 Function Shutter sound PHOTO Zebra VIDEO PHOTO A Zebra pattern Colour bar VIDEO PHOTO VQT1N58 Effect/Setting method You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures. Select the menu. (l 21) [PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] # [ON] ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. Parts where white saturation (colour saturation) is likely to occur (extremely brightly lit or shiny parts) are displayed with diagonal lines (zebra pattern).
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Page 53: Digital Cinema Colour
Function Auto slow shutter VIDEO PHOTO Digital cinema colour VIDEO 25p digital cinema: ≥ [Digital Cinema Colour] is turned [ON] and is not changeable. ≥ Motion pictures recorded while this is turned to [ON] may not be played back properly with a player that does not support 25p. - Page 54 ≥ Noise increases in dark locations. Colour balance and brightness on the screen may change with some light sources such as fluorescent lamps. ≥ Still picture quality can be changed. (l 39) ≥ Image quality is different from ordinary still picture recording.
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Page 55: Manual Recording Functions
Recording (Advanced) ¬ Operate the mode switch to select Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL. The icon shown in the illustration appears. Scene mode When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. Select the menu. -
Page 56: Manual Focus Adjustment
Portrait mode ≥ If this mode is used indoors, the screen may flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting to [OFF]. Manual focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus. ≥ Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL. (l 55) (When MF assist function is used) Select the menu. -
Page 57: White Balance
White balance The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. ≥ Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL. (l 55) Move the cursor button to select Select the white balance mode. -
Page 58: Manual Shutter Speed/Aperture Adjustment
Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Aperture: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ≥ Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL. (l 55) Move the cursor button to select ] (aperture) or [ speed). - Page 59 Preparation Recording Playback Backup With a PC Others 60 Playback 68 Editing 74 With a TV VQT1N58...
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Page 60: Motion Picture Playback
Playback A Lock release button ≥ Operate the mode switch while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. Operate the mode switch to select Select [ ] (motion picture playback) with the cursor button. B Motion picture playback VQT1N58 Motion picture playback... - Page 61 ≥ Press the cursor button while selecting the play mode select button to switch to the thumbnails of the following scenes. (All scenes): Playback of all scenes (By date): Playback of scenes recorded on a selected date (l 63) (Intelligent scene selection): Playback of the detected scenes that have been recorded vividly (l 63) Select the playback operation...
- Page 62 ∫ Slow-motion playback Pause the playback. Move and hold the cursor button right. (Move and hold the cursor button left to play back slow-motion pictures in reverse.) ≥ Normal playback is restored when you move the cursor button up. ≥ When slow-motion pictures are played back in reverse, they will be shown continuously at approximately 2/3 the speed of normal...
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Page 63: Playing Back Motion Pictures By Date
Playing back motion pictures by date Scenes recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. Select (By date), then press the cursor button. Select the playback date, then press the cursor button. The scenes recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails. -
Page 64: Repeat Playback
≥ The following motion pictures are skipped jWhen motion pictures are recorded while moving the unit quickly jWhen the unit shakes jWhen the image contrast is too strong such as backlight jWhen scenes are too dark jWhen motion pictures are recorded while the unit is upside down or downward jWhen the subject is out of focus ≥... -
Page 65: Still Picture Playback
Playback A Lock release button ≥ Operate the mode switch while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. Operate the mode switch to select Select [ ] (still picture playback) with the cursor button. B Still picture playback Still picture playback Select the still picture to be... - Page 66 The selected still picture is played back on the full screen, and the operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen. ≥ If 9 or more still pictures have been recorded, the next (or previous) page can be displayed by moving the cursor button left and right or selecting and then pressing the cursor button.
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Page 67: Playing Back Still Pictures By Date
Playing back still pictures by date Still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. Select (By date), then press the cursor button. Select the playback date, then press the cursor button. The still pictures recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails. -
Page 68: Editing
Editing Important: The deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored. ¬ Operate the mode switch to select ∫ Deleting multiple scenes/still pictures from the thumbnail display Press the button while the thumbnail view screen is displayed. Move the cursor button to select [SELECT] or [ALL SCENES] and press the cursor button. - Page 69 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2) Press the button. ≥ When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the cursor button. (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2) To continue deleting other scenes Repeat steps 3-4. To complete editing Press the MENU button.
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Page 70: Dividing A Scene To Delete
Editing To delete an unnecessary portion of a scene, first divide the scene and then delete the unnecessary portion. ¬ Select [ ] (motion picture playback) while the mode switch is set to Select the menu. (l 21) [EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE] # [SET] Select the scene to be divided, then press the cursor button. -
Page 71: Protecting Scenes/Still Pictures
Editing Scenes/still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake. (Even if you protect some scenes/still pictures on an SD card, formatting the SD card will delete them.) ¬ Operate the mode switch to select Select the menu. (l 21) [VIDEO SETUP] or [PHOTO SETUP] # [SCENE PROTECT] # [YES] Select the scene/still picture to... -
Page 72: Dpof Setting
] (still picture playback) while the mode switch is set to ∫ What is DPOF? DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a format which allows the user of a digital camera to define which captured images on the SD card are to be printed, together with information on the number of copies they wish to print. -
Page 73: Formatting
Editing Please be aware that if an SD card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the SD card will be erased. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. Select the menu. (l 21) [SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD] # [YES] ≥... -
Page 74: With A Tv
≥ Use the supplied component cable to connect the unit via the component terminal on your TV, while using the supplied AV cable to connect it to the video terminal. Use of the following Panasonic HDMI mini cables is recommended to connect the unit to the HDMI terminal. - Page 75 ≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic HDMI mini cables (optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) ≥ Do not use any other component cables except the supplied one.
- Page 76 TV for details.) Refer to the following support site for information about the Panasonic TVs that you can directly insert an SD card into the SD card slot on the TV and then play it back.
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Page 77: Connecting With A Hdmi Mini Cable
HDMI compatible high definition TV and then play back the recorded high definition images, you can enjoy them in high resolution with high quality sound. If you connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link, linked operations (VIERA Link) are possible. (l 79) Select the desired method of HDMI output when using an HDMI mini cable (optional). -
Page 78: Listening In 5.1 Channel Sound
≥ Please read the operating instructions for the AV amplifier, speakers and TV for more information about how to connect them etc. ≥ If you connect this unit to a Panasonic AV amplifier and Panasonic TV that are compatible with VIERA Link, linked operations (VIERA Link) become possible. (l 79) ≥... -
Page 79: Playback Using Viera Link (Hdavi Control ™ )
With a TV What is the VIERA Link? ≥ This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. - Page 80 VIERA Link, read the operating instructions for the devices. ≥ Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV.
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Page 81: Backup
Preparation Recording Playback Backup With a PC Others 82 With other products VQT1N58... -
Page 82: Connecting A Dvd Burner To Copy To/Play Back A Disc
≥ Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it. Preparing for copying/playing back We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW-BN1. About discs that can be used for copying 12 cm discs (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL) ≥... -
Page 83: Copying To Discs
Insert the disc in the DVD burner. (When copying) Select [BURN DISC] and press the cursor button. (When playing back) Select [PLAY DISC] and press the cursor button. ≥ Refer to page 86 about how to play back the copied discs. Copying to discs ≥... - Page 84 (Only when [SELECT SCENES] is selected in step 2) Select the scene you want to copy and press the cursor button. ≥ When the cursor button is pressed again, the selected scene will be cancelled. ≥ Up to 99 scenes can be selected in succession.
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Page 85: Important Notice
Important Notice ≥ When connecting an optional DVD burner and this unit for copying a disc, do not insert a disc with recorded motion pictures into devices that do not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in the device. The disc will not play back on devices that do not support the AVCHD format. -
Page 86: Playing Back The Copied Disc
≥ Data that has been recorded on another device may not be copied. ≥ Motion pictures that are recorded on a PC with HD Writer 2.5E cannot be copied. ≥ When 2 or more discs are necessary for copying, the last scene copied to a disc is automatically divided to fit the space on the disc. -
Page 87: Formatting Discs
Managing the copied disc (Formatting, Auto protect, Displaying disc information) ≥ Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then select [PLAY DISC]. (l 82) ∫ Formatting discs This is for initializing DVD-RAM and DVD-RW discs. ≥ Select [ ] tab. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased. -
Page 88: Dubbing Images Onto Other Video Device
With other products Images played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD recorder or video device. ≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. Connect this unit to a video device and then set the mode switch to Start playback on this unit. -
Page 89: With A Printer (Pictbridge)
With other products To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer.) PictBridge is an industry standard from the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) for direct printing. - Page 90 Press the MENU button to display the PictBridge menus. MENU Select the date print setting on [DATE PRINT]. ≥ If the printer is not capable of date printing, this setting is unavailable. Select the paper size setting on [PAPER SIZE]. [STANDARD]: Size specific to the printer [4k5 INCH]: L size...
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Page 91: With A Pc
Preparation Recording Playback Backup With a PC Others 92 Before using 97 Setup 101 Using with a PC VQT1N58... -
Page 92: What You Can Do With A Pc
Before using Data type Copying data to a A Motion/Still pictures Writing data to media A Motion/Still pictures B Motion pictures Copying data between media C Motion pictures Motion picture Easy editing: Editing motion picture data copied on an HDD of a ≥... - Page 93 Important Notice ≥ Do not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with HD Writer 2.5E in a device that does not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in the device. The disc will not play back on devices that do not support the AVCHD format. ≥...
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Page 94: End User License Agreement
End User License Agreement Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User Software Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. -
Page 95: Operating Environment
Before using ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. ≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a DVD.) ≥... - Page 96 Necessary software Windows Vista: DirectX 10 Windows XP/2000: DirectX 9.0c ≥ If you install the software on a PC that is not compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the PC may not work properly. If you are unsure whether or not your PC is compatible, contact the maker of your PC. Sound DirectSound Support Interface...
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Page 97: Setup
Setup When installing the software, log on to your PC as the Administrator (or with a user name with equivalent authorization) or with the user name for a standard user account. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.) ≥... -
Page 98: Control Panel
After the installation is complete, restrictions are displayed. Check the contents, then close the window. ∫ Uninstalling HD Writer 2.5E Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require. Select [start] # ([Settings] #) [Control Panel] # [Add or Remove Programs (Applications)] or [Uninstall a program]. -
Page 99: Connection And Recognition
Setup After the software applications are installed, this unit must be connected to the PC and be correctly recognised by the PC. ≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC. A USB cable (supplied) Connect this unit to the AC adaptor. -
Page 100: About The Pc Display
About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive. ≥ [Removable Disk] (Example: Example folder structure of an SD card: Removable Disk DCIM 100CDPFQ 101CDPFR MISC PRIVATE AVCHD AVCHDTN BDMV IISVPL We recommend using HD Writer 2.5E to copy motion picture data recorded on an SD card. -
Page 101: Using With A Pc
(On the PC) Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer 2.5E] # [HD Writer]. The HD Writer 2.5E introductory screen is displayed. If [OK] is clicked, the software will start. -
Page 102: If Using Macintosh
Using with a ≥ HD Writer 2.5E is not available for Macintosh. ∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) Macintosh Mac OS X 10.4 PowerPC G5 (1.8 GHz or higher) Intel Core Duo Intel Core Solo 64 MB or more Interface USB port ≥... -
Page 103: Others
Preparation Recording Playback Backup With a PC Others 104 Indications 109 Helpful hints VQT1N58... -
Page 104: Indications
Indications ∫ Recording indications Motion picture recording 1920 0h00m00s ＨG R1h20m PRE-REC 1/100 OPEN 1. 1. 2008 12:34 3000 MEGA Ｍ A Still picture recording (when the button is pressed) Remaining battery power (l 16) 90min Remaining battery time (l 16) R1h20m Remaining time for motion picture recording (l 33) - Page 105 Intelligent contrast control (l 44) ± (White) Focus indication (l 37) ¥ (Green) Self-Timer recording (l 45) Ø10, Ø2 Flash (l 51) ß/ßA/ ßi/ßj Flash level (l 51) Red eye reduction (l 51) Still picture quality (l 39) Number of recording pixels for still pictures (l 39) 1920k1080 Ｍ...
- Page 106 100-0001 Still picture folder/file name (l 65) PictBridge When a printer compatible with PictBridge is connected (l 89) DPOF already set (to more than 1) (l 72) Protected still pictures (l 71) Number of recording pixels for still pictures (l 39) 1920k1080 Ｍ...
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Page 107: Messages
≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l 16) If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, eject the battery and then insert it again. If the message appears even after repeating this several times, this unit needs repair. Detach the power and consult the dealer who you purchased this unit from. -
Page 108: About Recovery
CANNOT COPY TO DISC WITH RECORDED IMAGES. INSERT DISC WITH NO RECORDED IMAGES. Data cannot be copied since a disc that cannot be used by connecting the unit and the DVD burner or a used disc is inserted. Please use a new disc. (l 82) DISCONNECT USB CABLE. -
Page 109: Helpful Hints
Helpful hints Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s specifications. The table below shows examples of functions restricted by various conditions. Functions Motion picture recording PRE-REC Zoom Digital zoom Face detection & AE mode Backlight compensation Intelligent contrast control Low light... - Page 110 Functions Flash Auto slow shutter Digital cinema colour Scene mode MF assist function Change of white balance Adjusting the shutter speed, iris/gain VQT1N58 Conditions which disable the functions ≥ While recording motion pictures ≥ When PRE-REC is used ≥ When the colour night view function is used ≥...
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Page 111: Troubleshooting
Helpful hints Problem This unit cannot be turned on. This unit does not stay on long enough. Battery runs down quickly. This unit is turned off automatically. The minute display of the remaining battery power indication is not displayed correctly. Troubleshooting ≥... - Page 112 Problem This unit cannot be operated though it is turned on. This unit does not operate normally. The remote control does not function. The remaining time indication or the elapsed time indication is not shown. Recording does not start although power is supplied to this unit and the SD card is correctly inserted.
- Page 113 Problem Recorded still pictures are not clear. Some playback images are skipped automatically. Although this unit is correctly connected to a TV, images cannot be seen. The images are squeezed horizontally. Scenes cannot be deleted. The images on the SD card do not look normal.
- Page 114 Problem The indication disappears. The screen is frozen. No operation can be performed. White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture. “PUSH THE RESET SWITCH.” is displayed. VQT1N58 Check points ≥ No operation can be performed on this unit when it is connected to a PC.
- Page 115 Problem VIERA Link does not work. When connected by the USB cable, this unit is not detected by the PC. When the USB cable is disconnected, an error message will appear on the PC. The power of the DVD burner cannot be turned Cannot see the PDF operating instructions for HD Writer 2.5E.
- Page 116 ∫ If scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another device The images may be still for several seconds at the joins between the scenes if the following operations are performed when multiple scenes have been continuously played back using another unit. * Just how smoothly the scenes will be played back depends on the playback unit.
- Page 117 ∫ When PRE-REC was used for recording 1 Normal recording 2 PRE-REC recording A The picture momentarily stops at the end of the last scene that was recorded normally before PRE- REC recording. ∫ When the recording mode was changed from HA/HG/HX to HE or from HE to HA/HG/HX A The picture momentarily stops where the scenes switch between HA/HG/HX and HE modes.
- Page 118 ∫ When deleting scenes ∫ Example 1: Deleting scenes midway through a sequence of scenes. 1 Scene to be deleted A The image will be still for several seconds wherever a scene was deleted. B The images of consecutive scenes where they are no deletions are played back smoothly one after another.
- Page 119 ∫ When editing scenes on a PC using a programme such as HD Writer 2.5E ∫ Example 1: When scenes were selected using HD Writer 2.5E and output to the media If scenes were dragged and dropped from the scene display area A and output to the media, the images will be still for several seconds wherever one scene changes to the next.
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Page 120: Cautions For Use
Cautions for use About this unit The unit and the SD card become warm during use. This is not a malfunction. Keep the High Definition Video Camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). -
Page 121: About The Battery
About the battery The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is susceptible to humidity and temperature and the effect increases the more the temperature rises or falls. In cold areas, the full charge indication may not appear or the low battery indication may appear about 5 minutes after starting use. -
Page 122: Lcd Monitor
LCD monitor ≥ When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a dry soft cloth. ≥ In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD monitor. Wipe it with soft dry cloth. ≥ When the unit has become very cold, for example due to storage in a cold area, its LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual immediately after the power is turned on. -
Page 123: Explanation Of Terms
Explanation of terms Automatic white balance White balance adjustment recognises the colour of light and adjusts so the white colour will become a purer white. The unit determines the hue of light that comes through the lens, thereby judging the recording condition, and selects the closest hue setting. - Page 124 Recording distant and close-up objects at the same time Since the unit focuses on whatever is at the centre of the screen, it is difficult to bring the background into focus when close-up objects are placed in focus. When recording people with distant mountains in the background, you cannot focus on both the subject which is close-up and the objects which are in the distance.
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Page 125: Specifications
Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: Signal system 1080/50i Recording format AVCHD format compliant Image sensor 1/6z 3CCD image sensor Total: 560 Kk3 Effective pixels: Motion picture: 520 Kk3 Still picture: 520 Kk3 Lens Auto Iris, F1.8 to F2.8 Focal length:... - Page 126 Flash Dimensions Mass Mass in operation Operating temperature Operating humidity Battery operation time * SD card is supplied only for HDC-SD9D. Motion pictures Recording media Compression Recording mode and transfer rate Picture size Audio compression Still pictures Recording media Compression...
- Page 127 AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: DC output: Dimensions 92 mm (W)k33 mm (H)k61 mm (D) Mass Approx. 115 g Specifications may change without prior notice. AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz 19 W DC 9.3 V, 1.2 A (Unit operation) DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery charging) VQT1N58...
- Page 128 VQT1N58 F0108JK0 ( 3000 A ) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web site: http://panasonic.net Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, F.R. Germany...