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Panasonic HDC-SDX1 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
High Definition Video Camera
HDC-SDX1
Model No.
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
VQT2W75

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera HDC-SDX1 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT2W75...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Information for Your Safety The socket outlet shall be installed near the WARNING: equipment and easily accessible. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, The mains plug of the power supply cord ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT shall remain readily operable. DAMAGE, To completely disconnect this apparatus ≥...
  • Page 3 AVCHD when it is imported to a PC. ∫ Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or 2) Replace the fuse and close or attach indirectly due to any type of problems that the fuse cover.
  • Page 4 ∫ Cards that you can use with this unit SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card ≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information for Your Safety....2 Advanced Accessories..........7 Recording (Advanced) Preparation [1] Zoom in/out function ....39 Before using Extra optical zoom ....... 39 [1] Parts identification and [2] Image stabilizer function... 40 handling ........8 Optical image stabilizer lock ..41 [3] AF/AE tracking ......
  • Page 6 Editing With a PC [1] Deleting scenes/still pictures ... 76 Dividing a scene to partially delete Before using (AVCHD) ........77 [1] What you can do with a PC ..95 Dividing a scene to partially End User License Agreement..97 delete (MP4) ........

  • Page 7: Accessories

    Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as of Jun. 2010. These may be subject to change. Battery pack VW-VBK180 AC adaptor VSK0712 AC cable K2CT39A00002 K2CQ29A00002 Hong Kong Special Administrative...

  • Page 8: Preparation

    Preparation Parts identification and Before using handling Power button [ ] (l 17) 1 2 3 4 Delete/Video light button /LIGHT] (l 43, 76) Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (l 26, 63) Optical image stabilizer button O.I.S.] (l 40) Recording start/stop button (l 22) Battery holder (l 12) HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 82, 86)
  • Page 9 20 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 19) ≥ It can open up to 90o. ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction. Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.
  • Page 10 26 Photoshot button [ ] (l 24) 27 Zoom lever [W/T] (In motion picture recording mode or still picture recording mode) (l 39) Thumbnail display switch [ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback mode) (l 30) 28 Mode switch (l 18) 29 Status indicator (l 17) 30 DC input terminal (l 13) ≥...

  • Page 11: Setup

    Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.

  • Page 12: Inserting/Removing The Battery

    Inserting/removing the battery ≥ Press the power button to turn off the unit. (l 17) Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure. Removing the battery Be sure to hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off.

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery

    ≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 125. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 7, 14, 128). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

  • Page 14: Charging And Recording Time

    ≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you can use for this unit. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use. ≥ When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining battery capacity will not be shown.

  • Page 15: Recording To A Card

    ≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of (This website is in English only.) children to prevent swallowing. ≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not...

  • Page 16: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card

    Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 37) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.

  • Page 17: Turning The Unit On/Off

    Preparation Turning the unit on/off Setup You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor. Turning the unit on and off with the power button Press the power button to turn on the unit. To turn off the unit ...

  • Page 18: Selecting A Mode

    Preparation Selecting a mode Setup Change the mode to recording or playback. Operate the mode switch to change the mode to Motion picture recording mode (l 22) Still picture recording mode (l 24) Playback mode (l 28, 67) VQT2W75...

  • Page 19: Adjusting Lcd Monitor

    Preparation Adjusting LCD monitor Setup ∫ About the operation icons How to use the touch screen These icons are used to switch the menu and thumbnail display page, for item You can operate by directly touching the selection and setting etc. LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger.

  • Page 20: Setting Date And Time

    Preparation 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 3 below to set the date and time. ¬...

  • Page 21: Basic

    Basic Before recording Recording/ Playback ∫ Basic camera positioning 1 Hold the unit with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. 3 It is convenient to use sub recording start/stop button A when holding the unit around your waist.

  • Page 22: Recording Motion Pictures

    Basic Recording motion Recording/ Playback pictures ≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. (l 8)  Change the mode to Open the LCD monitor. Press the recording start/ stop button to start recording. A When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥.
  • Page 23 ∫ Screen indications in the motion picture recording mode A Recording mode 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 0h00m00s B Approximate remaining recordable R 1h20m R 1h20m R 1h20m time (When the remaining time is less than 1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes red.) C Recording time elapsed Each time the unit is put into recording pause, the counter display will be reset to “0h00m00s”.

  • Page 24: Recording Still Pictures

    Basic Recording still pictures Recording/ Playback ≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. (l 8) Change the mode to Open the LCD monitor. Press the button halfway. (For auto focus only) Press the button fully. Focus indication: A Focus indication ±...

  • Page 25: Recording Still Pictures In Motion Picture Recording Mode

    ∫ About the screen indications in ≥ Focus area is not displayed in the following conditions. still picture recording j When the intelligent auto mode (portrait) is used MEGA j When AF/AE tracking is used R3000 R3000 R3000 j When the Extra optical zoom is used j When it is judged that the video light is required Recording still pictures in...

  • Page 26: Intelligent Auto Mode

    Basic Intelligent auto mode Recording/ Playback The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. Intelligent auto/Manual button Press this button to switch Intelligent auto mode/manual mode. ≥ Please refer to page 63 about manual mode.

  • Page 27: Auto Focus

    ∫ Intelligent auto mode Auto focus The unit focuses automatically. When switching to intelligent auto mode, the ≥ Auto focus does not work correctly in the auto white balance and auto focus operate following situations. Record pictures in the and automatically adjust the colour balance manual focus mode.

  • Page 28: Motion Picture/Still Picture Playback

    Basic Motion picture/Still Recording/ Playback picture playback Change the mode to Touch the play mode select icon A. Select [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. VQT2W75...
  • Page 29 Touch the scene or the still picture to be played  back. is displayed when [AVCHD] is touched or displayed when [MP4] is touched in step 3. ≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by touching Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon.
  • Page 30 ∫ Change the thumbnail display While the thumbnail is displayed, the thumbnail display changes in the following order if the zoom lever or adjust zoom buttons are operated to side or side. 20 scenes () 9 scenes () 1 scene () Highlight&Time frame index* (l 69) * Highlight&Time frame index can only set in motion picture playback mode.

  • Page 31: Motion Picture Compatibility

    Motion picture compatibility ≥ This unit is based on AVCHD format/MPEG-4 AVC file format. ≥ Video signals for the AVCHD that can be played back with this unit are 1920k1080/50i, 1920k1080/25p and 1440k1080/50i. ≥ Video signals for the MP4 that can be played back with this unit are 1280k720/25p, 960k540/25p and 640k480/25p.

  • Page 32: Setup

    Basic Using the menu screen Setup Press the MENU button. Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to exit the menu Touch the top menu A. setting. ∫ About guide display After touching , touching the submenus and items will cause function descriptions and settings confirmation messages to appear.

  • Page 33: Using The Setup Menu

    Basic Using the Setup Menu Setup ≥ The items displayed differ depending on the position or settings of the mode switch. Select the menu. : [SETUP] # desired setting [DISPLAY] [OFF]/[ON] The screen display can be changed to [OFF] (a portion of information displayed) or [ON] (all information displayed).

  • Page 34: Date Format

    (Only when setting the region of your travel destination) Touch [DESTINATION]. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. ≥ When the home region is set for the first time, the screen for selecting home/travel destination appears after setting the home region successively. If the home region has already been set once, execute the menu operation for step 1.
  • Page 35 [QUICK POWER ON] [OFF]/[ON] The unit is put into recording pause approx. 1 second when the unit is turned on with the mode set to ≥ Depending on the recording conditions, start time may be longer than 1 second. ≥ In the quick power on mode, the zoom magnification becomes 1k. [QUICK START] [OFF]/[ON] This unit will resume recording pause mode about 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is...

  • Page 36: Power Lcd

    [ALERT SOUND] [OFF]/ Touch screen operation, start and stop of recording and unit on/off can be confirmed with this sound. (Volume low)/ (Volume high) 2 Beeps for 4 times When an error occurs. Check the sentence displayed on the screen. (l 113) [POWER LCD] This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors.

  • Page 37: Format Card

    [TV ASPECT] [16:9]/[4:3] Please refer to page 84. [INITIAL SET] Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition. ≥ Settings for [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed. [FORMAT CARD] Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored.
  • Page 38 [DEMO MODE] [OFF]/[ON] This item is used to start the unit demonstration. (Only when the mode is at the position) If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [ON] and you touch [EXIT] when there is no SD card inserted, the demonstration automatically starts. If any operation takes place, the demonstration is cancelled.

  • Page 39: Advanced

    Advanced Zoom in/out function Recording (Advanced) The default setting of the [ZOOM MODE] is [i.Zoom 23k]. It can be extended to a maximum of 23k during motion picture recording mode. (l 50) ¬ Change the mode to Zoom lever/Adjust zoom buttons T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side:...

  • Page 40: Image Stabilizer Function

    Advanced Image stabilizer function Recording (Advanced) Use the image stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording. ¬ Change the mode to Optical image stabilizer button Press the button to turn optical image stabilizer on/off. (Motion picture recording mode) # OFF ≥...

  • Page 41: Optical Image Stabilizer Lock

    Optical image stabilizer lock In motion picture recording mode, you can further improve optical image stabilization by touching and holding O.I.S. LOCK icon. With this function, you can further reduce the effects of the shake that tends to occur when using zoom. A O.I.S.

  • Page 42: Af/Ae Tracking

    Advanced AF/AE tracking Recording (Advanced) It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen. The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking) ¬ Change the mode to Touch ∫...

  • Page 43: Recording With The Video Light

    Advanced Recording with the video Recording (Advanced) light The video light enables brightening of the images taken in a dimly-lit place. ¬ Change the mode to Delete/Video light button Setting of the video light switches every time the button is pressed while in recording mode.

  • Page 44: Recording Functions Of Operation Icons

    Advanced Recording functions of Recording (Advanced) operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. ¬ Change the mode to Touch to display the (e.g. Backlight compensation) operation icons on the screen. Select an operation icon. ≥...

  • Page 45: Intelligent Contrast Control

    Fade When you start recording, the image/audio gradually (Fade in) appears. (Fade in) When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually disappears. (Fade out) ≥ The fade setting is cancelled when the recording stops. ∫ To select the colour for fade in/out : [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOUR] # [WHITE] (Fade out) or [BLACK]...

  • Page 46: Smile Shot

    Smile shot When a smiling face is detected during motion picture recording, the unit automatically records a still picture. The icon changes each time it is touched. (Face recognition) # OFF The unit records a still picture on detecting a smiling face. Still pictures are only recorded when the face of a person registered using face recognition (l 51) is detected.

  • Page 47: Red Eye Reduction

    Red eye reduction Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes. ≥ The flash is activated 2 times. ≥ The red eye phenomenon tends to appear in certain recording conditions and more with some people than with others. ≥...

  • Page 48: Tele Macro

    Tele macro A more impressive image can be obtained by focusing on the object only in close-up and shading off the background. ≥ The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 50 cm. ≥ If the magnification is 20k or less, then it is automatically set to 20k. ≥...

  • Page 49: Recording Functions Of Menus

    Advanced Recording functions of Recording (Advanced) menus [SCENE MODE] When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. ≥ Change the mode to : [RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting [OFF]: Cancel the setting To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback 5Sports:...

  • Page 50: Zoom Mode

    [ZOOM MODE] Set the maximum zoom ratio for the motion picture recording mode. ≥ Change the mode to : [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting [i.Zoom OFF]: Up to 20k [i.Zoom 23k]: This zoom function allows you to maintain high-definition picture quality.

  • Page 51: Rec Mode

    [REC MODE] Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded. The recording mode that can be selected will differ depending on the recording format.(l 50) ≥ Change the mode to : [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting (When [AVCHD] is selected) (When [MP4] is selected) [HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE]...
  • Page 52 ∫ Registering a face for face recognition [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [SAVE] ≥ Up to a maximum of 6 people can be registered. Align the person’s face with the guide. ≥ Take a picture of the persons face from the front, ensuring that their hair does not hide the outline of their face, their eyes or their eyebrows.
  • Page 53 ∫ Changing the information of a registered person Select the menu. [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [EDIT] Touch the desired item to enter the setting. ≥ Up to 3 face shots can be registered. To additionally register or to change/delete the registered face shots, touch the face shot.

  • Page 54: Face Framing

    [NAME DISPLAY] When a registered person is detected by face recognition during recording, the name registered for that person is displayed. ≥ Change the mode to : [RECORD SETUP] # [NAME DISPLAY] # desired number [OFF]/[1]/[2]/[3] ≥ Displayed name will disappear after a while. ≥...

  • Page 55: Auto Slow Shtr

    [AGS] If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position while recording motion pictures, it is automatically put into recording pause. ≥ Change the mode to : [RECORD SETUP] # [AGS] # [ON] ≥ The AGS function may activate and cause the unit to pause the recording if you are recording a subject right above or right below you.

  • Page 56: Shooting Guide

    [SHOOTING GUIDE] Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly. ≥ Change the mode to : [RECORD SETUP] # [SHOOTING GUIDE] # [ON] When “CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST.” appears, move the unit slowly while recording. ≥ Message will not appear while pausing the recording. (Message will appear even if it is pausing the recording if [DEMO MODE] is set to [ON]) ≥...

  • Page 57: Mic Level

    [MIC LEVEL] When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted. ≥ Change the mode to ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 63) Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting [AUTO]: AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically.
  • Page 58 [PICTURE ADJUST] Adjust the quality of the image while recording. Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image. ≥ Change the mode to (This setting is retained when you change between motion picture recording mode and still picture recording mode) ≥...

  • Page 59: Picture Size

    [PICTURE SIZE] The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing. ≥ Change the mode to : [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting ∫ Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio Aspect ratio will change depending on the picture size. 4:3: Aspect ratio of 4:3 television 3:2:...
  • Page 60 [QUALITY] Selecting the picture quality. ≥ Change the mode to : [PICTURE] # [QUALITY] # desired setting Still pictures with a high picture quality are recorded. Priority is given to the number of still pictures recorded. Still pictures are recorded in normal picture quality.
  • Page 61 [HI-SPEED BURST] Recording is done continuously at the rate of 25 or 50 still pictures per second. Use this function to record an object with fast movement. ≥ Change the mode to Select the menu. (When [Record] is selected in step 3) Touch [REC ALL] or [SELECT].

  • Page 62: Af Assist Lamp

    [AF ASSIST LAMP] When the recording environment is dark and focusing is difficult, the video light turns on to make focusing easier. ≥ Change the mode to ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 63) : [PICTURE] # [AF ASSIST LAMP] # [AUTO] ≥...

  • Page 63: Manual Recording

    Advanced Manual recording Recording (Advanced) ¬ Change the mode to (The manual focus, white balance, shutter speed, brightness (Iris and Gain) settings are retained when you change between motion picture recording mode and still picture recording mode) Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode. appears on the screen.

  • Page 64: 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. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode. (l 63) ∫...

  • Page 65: Manual Shutter Speed/Iris Adjustment

    Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Iris: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode. (l 63) Manual shutter speed adjustment Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS].

  • Page 66: Manual Focus Adjustment

    Manual focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus. ≥ Change the mode to ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode. (l 63) (When MF assist function is used) ≥ When [MF ASSIST] is [OFF], the blue Select the menu.

  • Page 67: Playback (Advanced)

    Advanced Playback Operations Playback (Advanced) Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 28. Playback Playback display Operating steps operation Touch 5 during playback to fast forward. (Touch 6 to rewind.) During Playback ≥...

  • Page 68: Creating Still Picture From Motion Picture

    Playback Playback display Operating steps operation 1) Touch 1 to display the direct playback bar A. During Playback 2) Touch or drag the direct playback bar. (l 19) ≥ The playback pauses temporarily and Direct playback skips to the touched or dragged position.

  • Page 69: Highlight&Time Frame Index

    Highlight&Time frame index An image of one scene is displayed as a thumbnail at set search condition. Scene can be played back from any midway point of the scene you wish to see. ≥ Operate the zoom lever or the adjust zoom buttons to side and change over the thumbnail display to Highlight&Time frame index.

  • Page 70: Resuming The Previous Playback

    Resuming the previous playback If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was stopped. : [VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON] If playback of a motion picture is stopped, appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped scene.

  • Page 71: Various Playback Functions

    Advanced Various playback Playback (Advanced) functions Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. Touch the date select icon.  A Date select icon Touch the playback date.

  • Page 72: Face Highlight Playback/Highlight Playback/Intelligent Scene Selection

    Face highlight playback/Highlight playback/Intelligent scene selection A part can be extracted and played back even when the AVCHD scene is not set to normal playback. ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon to select [SD CARD]/ [AVCHD].
  • Page 73 Touch [START]. ≥ When face highlight playback/highlight playback is selected, the playback time is displayed and playback is paused. Select the playback operation. (l 28, 67) ≥ When the playback is finished or stopped, the screen to select [REPLAY], [SELECT AGAIN] or [EXIT] is displayed.
  • Page 74 ∫ Playback time setting Touch the playback time. ≥ The playback time of [AUTO] is a maximum of approx. 5 minutes. ≥ Playback time may become shorter than the setting, or it may not even play back if the part recognised as clearly recorded is short.

  • Page 75: Changing The Playback Setting And Playing Back The Slide Show

    Changing the playback setting and playing back the slide show Touch Touch the desired item. [DATE SETUP]: Select the date to be played back. [SLIDES INTERVAL]: Selects the interval between still pictures at playback. [MUSIC SELECT]: Select the music to be played on playback (When [DATE SETUP] is selected) Touch the playback date.

  • Page 76: Deleting Scenes/Still Pictures

    Advanced Deleting scenes/still Editing pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ¬ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon to select [SD CARD]/[AVCHD],[SD CARD]/[MP4] or [SD CARD]/[PICTURE]. (l 28) To delete by confirming images being played back Press the...

  • Page 77: Dividing A Scene To Partially Delete (Avchd)

    To complete editing Press the MENU button. ≥ You can also delete scenes by pressing the MENU button, selecting [EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT]. ≥ You can also delete still pictures by pressing the MENU button, selecting [PHOTO SETUP] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT].

  • Page 78: Dividing A Scene To Partially Delete (Mp4)

    To delete all the divided points [DIVIDE] # [CANCEL ALL] ≥ The scenes that were deleted after division cannot be recovered. ≥ You cannot divide a scene if you are playing back a disc with a DVD burner (optional) connected, or if the number of scenes of a given date would exceed 99 scenes. ≥...

  • Page 79: Deleting Personal Information

    Deleting personal information Delete personal information from the AVCHD scene for which faces were recognised. and touch the play mode select icon to select [SD ≥ Change the mode to CARD]/[AVCHD]. ( l 28 ≥ Personal information is not recorded in the MP4 scenes. Select the menu.

  • Page 80: Protecting Scenes/Still Pictures

    Protecting scenes/still pictures Scenes/still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake. (Even if you protect some scenes/still pictures, formatting the media will delete them.) ≥ Change the mode to Select the menu. : [VIDEO SETUP] or [PHOTO SETUP] # [SCENE PROTECT] Touch the scene/still picture to be protected.

  • Page 81: Dpof Setting

    Advanced DPOF setting Editing You can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD card. ¬ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon to select [SD CARD]/[PICTURE].

  • Page 82: With A Tv

    ≥ Use the supplied AV multi cable. Check the output settings when connecting the component terminal or the video terminal with the AV multi cable. (l 85) ≥ Use of the following Panasonic HDMI mini cables is recommended to connect the unit to the HDMI terminal.
  • Page 83 ≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). ≥ Do not use any other AV multi cables except the supplied one. ≥ When connecting to the component terminal of the TV, the yellow plug of the AV multi cable is not required.
  • Page 84 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.

  • Page 85: Connecting With A Hdmi Mini Cable

    Connecting with a HDMI mini cable Select the desired method of HDMI output. : [SETUP] # [HDMI RESOLUTION] # [AUTO]/[1080i]/[576p] ≥ [AUTO] determines the output resolution automatically based on information from the connected TV. If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method [1080i] or [576p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV.

  • Page 86: Playback Using Viera Link (Hdavi Control ™ )

    (HDAVI Control 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. (Not all operations are possible.)
  • Page 87 ≥ 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.

  • Page 88: Copy/Dubbing

    ≥ Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it. ≥ MP4 scenes cannot be copied to disc. Copy to PC to make a backup. (l 95) Preparing for copying/playing back We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW-BN2/VW-BN01. ∫ About discs that can be used for copying Disc type...
  • Page 89 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with DVD burner) to the DVD burner. ≥ You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit. Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner).

  • Page 90: Copying To Discs

    Copying to discs ≥ You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc. (You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM.) ≥ You cannot copy AVCHD scenes together with still pictures or high-definition images together with standard images to the same disc. ≥...
  • Page 91 Approximate time for copying to a disc To copy AVCHD scenes to the full capacity of a disc Copy time Disc type [High Definition] [Standard] ([XP]) [Standard] ([SP]) Approx. DVD-RAM 50 min to 1 h 20 min Approx. DVD-RW Approx. Approx.

  • Page 92: Playing Back The Copied Disc

    Playing back the copied disc ≥ Only discs that have been copied by connecting this unit to the DVD burner or created with HD Writer AE 2.6X can be played back.  A Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner) Connect this unit to the DVD burner to prepare for playback.

  • Page 93: Managing The Copied Disc

    Managing the copied disc ≥ Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (l 89) ∫ Formatting discs This is for initializing DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and +RW discs. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased.

  • Page 94: Dubbing Images Onto Other Video Device

    Copy/Dubbing Dubbing images onto With this unit/other products other video device 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. Change the video input on the video device and TV that this unit is connected to.

  • Page 95: With A Pc

    With a PC What you can do with a Before using HD Writer AE 2.6X You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu-ray discs (BD), DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer AE 2.6X, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM. Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer AE 2.6X (PDF file) for details on how to use it.

  • Page 96: Important Notice

    ≥ Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device cannot be written to the software supplied with this unit. To write motion picture data recorded with the Panasonic High Definition Video Camera sold previously, use the HD Writer supplied with the unit.

  • Page 97: End User License Agreement

    Further, Panasonic does not warrant that the operation of the Software Article 2 Use by a Third Party will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or any of its distributors will not be liable for...

  • Page 98: Operating Environment

    With a PC 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 BD/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a BD/DVD.) ≥...
  • Page 99 Display High Colour (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended) Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (1280k1024 pixels or more recommended) Windows Vista/Windows 7: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card (DirectX 10 recommended) with DirectDraw overlay Windows XP: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card Compatible with DirectDraw overlay ™...
  • Page 100 ∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) IBM PC/AT compatible PC Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit) Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit) Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Basic Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Premium Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Business Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Ultimate Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2...

  • Page 101: Setup

    ≥ The following screen is displayed automatically. Click [Run setup.exe] # [Continue]. ≥ If the following screen is not displayed automatically, select [Start] # [Computer] (or double-click on [Computer] on the desktop), and then double-click [PANASONIC]. Click [Next]. Read the [End User License Agreement], then place a check beside [I accept the terms of the license agreement] if you agree to them and click [Next].
  • Page 102 Select where the application is to be installed, then click [Next]. Select [Yes] or [No] to create shortcut. ≥ A message regarding the playback in the environment used may be displayed depending on the performance of the PC used. Click [OK] after confirming. When installation is complete, some notes will appear.

  • Page 103: Connecting To A Pc

    ≥ When performing reading/writing between a PC and an SD card, be aware that some SD card slots built into PCs and some SD card readers are not compatible with the SDHC memory card or SDXC memory card. ≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html VQT2W75...

  • Page 104: To Disconnect Usb Cable Safely

    Verify [MATSHITA HDC-SDX1/SD USB Device] is selected and click [OK]. ∫ Charging the battery by connecting it to different devices When using the battery, if you turn off the unit and connect it to a PC, Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or Panasonic DVD recorder, the battery will charge.

  • Page 105: 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: ) is displayed in [Computer]. We recommend using HD Writer AE 2.6X The following data will be recorded. to copy or write back motion picture data.

  • Page 106: Using With A Pc

    If you log on with a user name for a guest user account, the software cannot be used. (On the PC) Select [Start] # [All Programs] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer AE 2.6X] # [HD Writer AE]. ≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software.

  • Page 107: If Using Mac

    With a PC If using Mac Using with a PC ≥ HD Writer AE 2.6X is not available for Mac. ≥ iMovie’09 supported. For details about iMovie’09, please contact Apple Inc. ≥ There are some limitations in the functions when iMovie’09 is used. Refer to page 120 for details.

  • Page 108: To Use As A Camera For Skype

    With a PC To use as a camera for Using with a PC Skype It is possible to perform video conferencing using Skype when this unit is connected to a PC that is connected to the Internet. Skype is a software that allows you to perform video conferencing using an Internet connection. ≥...

  • Page 109: How To Connect

    Free hard disk 100 MB free disk space drive space Sound Speaker or headphones Interface USB port Other High-speed broadband internet connection requirements ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. ≥...

  • Page 110: Others

    Others Indications Indications ∫ Recording indications Motion picture recording mode Motion picture recording mode (l 51) 0h00m00s 1h30m (White) Card recording possible R 1h20m 1920 status PRE-REC 1/100 (Green) Recognising the card OPEN ¥/; (Red) Recording 12:34 ; (Green) Recording pause 15.
  • Page 111 Video light (l 43) Picture adjustment (l 58) Number of recording pixels for still pictures (l 25, 59, 61, 68) High-speed burst shooting (l 61) The picture size is not displayed for still pictures recorded with other products that Digital cinema colour have different picture sizes from the sizes (l 55) shown above.
  • Page 112 ∫ Playback indications ∫ Indication of connection to other devices /7/8/D/E/ 1/;/5/ ;1/2; Accessing the card (l 103) Display during playback (l 28, 67) ∫ Confirmatory indications Operation icon is displayed/not displayed. –– (Time The built-in battery is low. (l 20) (l 28) display) 0h00m00s...

  • Page 113: Messages

    ≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l 11) If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, remove the battery and then insert it again. If the message appears even after repeating this several times, this unit needs repair.

  • Page 114: About Recovery

    About recovery If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear and a repair is performed. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.) SOME SCENES NEED REPAIRING. PLAY SCENES TO BE REPAIRED. (IRREPARABLE SCENES WILL BE DELETED.) ≥ The above message is displayed when abnormal management information is detected when the scenes are displayed in thumbnail.

  • Page 115: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting Problem Check points This unit cannot be ≥ Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently turned on. charged. (l 13) ≥ In cold places, the battery using time becomes This unit does not stay shorter. ≥ The battery has a limited life. If the operating time is on long enough.
  • Page 116 Problem Check points This unit cannot be ≥ Remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about operated though it is 1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC turned on. adaptor. Then about 1 minute later, turn on the unit again.
  • Page 117 Problem Check points “CONDITION TOO ≥ Before turning on the unit, open the lens cover. DARK, OR OPEN LENS ≥ This message may also be displayed when COVER.” is displayed. recording in a very dark location. Colour balance of ≥ In a place with multiple light sources, such as a images is strange gymnasium or a hall, set the white balance setting to when recording in a...
  • Page 118 Problem Check points If the SD card is ≥ If the SD card is formatted on a PC, it may not be inserted in this unit, it recognised by this unit. Use this unit to format SD is not recognised. cards.
  • Page 119 Problem Check points “ERROR OCCURRED. ≥ The unit has automatically detected an error. Restart PLEASE TURN UNIT the unit by turning off and on. OFF, THEN TURN ON ≥ The unit will be turned off in about 1 minute if the AGAIN.”...
  • Page 120 Problem Check points The power of the DVD ≥ When the unit is connected to the DVD burner, use burner cannot be the respective AC adaptors for both this unit and the turned on. DVD burner. Cannot see the PDF ≥...
  • Page 121 ∫ If scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another device (AVCHD) 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.

  • Page 122: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for use Make sure to use the supplied cords and About this unit cables. If you use optional accessories, use the cords and the cables supplied The unit and the SD card become warm with them. during use. This is not a malfunction. Do not extend the cords and the cables.

  • Page 123: About The Battery

    Do not use the unit for surveillance About the battery purposes or other business uses. ≥ This unit was designed for consumer The battery used in this unit is a intermittent use. It was not intended for rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is continuous use, or for any industrial or susceptible to humidity and temperature and commercial application resulting in...

  • Page 124: About The Ac Adaptor

    Prepare spare batteries when going out About the AC adaptor for recording. ≥ Prepare batteries appropriate to 3 to 4 ≥ If the temperature of the battery is times the period you are planning to extremely high or extremely low, charging record for.
  • Page 125 About status indicator during About the SD card charging When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that: When the status indicator is flashing at a ≥ Formatting and deletion of this unit or particularly fast or slow rate, the computer only changes the file following should be considered.
  • Page 126 It should be noted before use that LCD monitor will be slightly darker than Panasonic does not accept any usual immediately after the unit is turned responsibility for direct or indirect on.

  • Page 127: About Condensation

    About condensation When condensation forms on the unit, the lens will cloud up and the unit may not work properly. Make every effort to ensure that condensation does not form. If it does form, take the actions described below. Causes of condensation Condensation takes place when the ambient temperature or humidity is changed as follows.

  • Page 128: Optional Accessories

    Others Optional accessories Product numbers correct as of Jun. 2010. These may be subject to change. Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. Battery charger (VW-BC10E/EB) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBK180) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBK360) HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30) Video DC light (VW-LDC103E) Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E) Shoe adaptor (VW-SK12E)

  • Page 129: About Copyright

    AVC ≥ “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer Sony Corporation. engaged in a personal and non-commercial ≥...

  • Page 130: Recording Modes/Approximate Recordable Time

    Others Recording modes/approximate recordable time ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording.   Recording format AVCHD Recording mode Picture size 1920k1080 1920k1080 1920k1080 1920k1080 4 GB 30 min 40 min...

  • Page 131: Approximate Number Of Recordable Pictures

    Others Approximate number of recordable pictures ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size.The stated number is the approximate number of recordable pictures. Aspect ratio Picture size 1952k1464 640k480 Picture quality 512 MB 3600 6100 1 GB 1000 7400 12000...
  • Page 132 Panasonic Corporation Web site: http://panasonic.net © Panasonic Corporation 2010...

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