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Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera HDC-SD200 Model No. HDC-HS200 Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT1Y50...
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Page 2: Information For Your Safety
IMPORTANT We would like to take this opportunity to thank The wires in this mains lead are coloured in you for purchasing this Panasonic High Definition accordance with the following code: Video Camera. Please read these Operating Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
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WARNING: The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, The mains plug of the power supply cord shall ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT remain readily operable. DAMAGE, To completely disconnect this apparatus from ≥...
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∫ Information for Users on ∫ Indemnity concerning recording Collection and Disposal of Old content Equipment and used Batteries The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or These symbols on the products, defect of this unit, its accessories or recordable packaging, and/or accompanying media.
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(i) encode ≥ “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are video in compliance with the AVC Standard trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that Sony Corporation. was encoded by a consumer engaged in a ≥...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Intelligent auto mode......42 Before using Quick start ........... 44 [1] Handling of HDD (Hard disk drive) Quick power on ........45 [HDC-HS200] ........11 [2] Recording motion pictures ....46 [2] Parts identification and handling ..13 Recording modes/approximate [HDC-SD200]........13 recordable time ........
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End User License Agreement ... 116 [4] DPOF setting........91 [2] Operating environment....117 [5] Copying between SD card and HDD Setup [HDC-HS200] ........92 Confirming remaining capacity on [1] Installation ........119 the copy destination......92 [2] Connecting to a PC ......121 Copying ..........
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≥ Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk. ≥ Most major credit and debit cards accepted. ≥ All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. ≥ It couldn’t be simpler! ≥ Also available through our Internet is direct...
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Page 9: Accessories
Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Optional accessories Battery pack VW-VBG130 Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. AC adaptor AC adaptor (VW-AD21EB-K) VSK0698 Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG130) AC cable Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG260) K2CT3CA00004 Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG6) Battery pack holder kit (VW-VH04) DC cable HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30)
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Page 10: Features
Features ∫ Very clear high definition pictures This unit can record detailed high definition images. High definition images (1920k1080) Standard images (720k576) A Number of available scan lines 1080 B Number of available scan lines 576 * If the recording mode is HA/HG/HX. What is the AVCHD? This is a format for recording and playing back highly detailed high definition images.
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Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content, and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is made to the unit (including any other non-HDD related component).
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∫ HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] ≥ The lamp illuminates while the HDD is being accessed (initialization, recording, playback, deleting etc.). ≥ Do not perform the following operations when the lamp illuminates. It may damage the HDD or cause a malfunction in the unit. jTurn the unit off jInsert and remove the USB cable jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock...
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Page 13: Parts Identification And Handling, Hdc-sd200]
PRE-REC button [PRE-REC] (l 49) Battery holder (l 20) DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 23) ≥ Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VW-AD21EB-K; optional). USB terminal [ ] (l 103, 111, 121) ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 10 Sub recording start/stop button (l 41) 90o B towards the opposite direction.
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≥ When fitting the tele conversion lens 11 Zoom buttons (l 57) (VW-T4314H; optional) or the wide conversion ≥ These buttons function in the same manner as lens (VW-W4307H; optional), first remove the the zoom lever. Changing the thumbnail lens hood. display and adjusting the volume can be operated.
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27 Recording start/stop button (l 46) 28 Status indicator (l 26) 29 Mode dial (l 26) 30 Photoshot button [ ] (l 50) 31 Zoom lever [W/T] (In recording mode) (l 57) Thumbnail display switch/Volume lever /VOLr] (In playback mode) (l 78) 32 Speaker 33 Internal microphones (5.1 channel support)
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Battery holder (l 20) ≥ It can open up to 90o. DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 23) ≥ Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VW-AD21EB-K; optional). 10 USB terminal [ ] (l 103, 111, 121) 11 Sub recording start/stop button (l 41) ≥...
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15 SD card open lever [OPEN] (l 25) Be careful about the following. 16 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] When 2 lens accessories, such as the ND filter (l 96, 110) and tele conversion lens, are fitted and the ≥ Use the AV cable (only the supplied cable). zoom lever is pressed toward the W side, the 17 Component terminal [COMPONENT] 4 corners of an image will be darkened.
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28 Recording start/stop button (l 46) 29 Status indicator (l 26) 30 Mode dial (l 26) 31 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] (l 12) 32 Photoshot button [ ] (l 50) 33 Zoom lever [W/T] (In recording mode) (l 57) Thumbnail display switch/Volume lever /VOLr] (In playback mode) (l 78) 34 Internal microphones (5.1 channel...
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Page 19: Power Supply, Charging The Battery
Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. Charging the battery When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged.
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Page 20: Inserting/removing The Battery
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 9, 21). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ≥ 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.
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Page 21: Charging And Recording Time
4 h 40 min 3 h 25 min 2 h 5 min [7.2 V/2500 mAh] VW-VBG6 (optional) 9 h 25 min 8 h 30 min 5 h 15 min [7.2 V/5400 mAh] HDC-HS200 Battery model Maximum Actual number Charging Recording Recording continuously recordable...
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( ) will flash. ≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed 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.
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Page 23: 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. ≥...
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Page 24: Preparation Of Sd Cards, Cards That You Can Use With This Unit
Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating for motion picture recording. Motion picture recording Still picture Card type Capacity The following models of Panasonic SD cards can be recording used. 8 MB Cannot be used. Can be used. 16 MB 32 MB Cannot be guaranteed in operation.
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Page 25: 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 95) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted.
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Turn on the power by changing the mode to while pressing the lock release button A. HDC-SD200 HDC-HS200 ≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same ≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode.
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Page 27: Turning The Power On And Off With The Lcd Monitor
, power is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and power is turned off when it is closed. ∫ To turn on the power HDC-SD200 HDC-HS200 A The status indicator lights. ∫ To turn off the power HDC-SD200 HDC-HS200 A The status indicator goes off.
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Page 28: How To Use The Touch Screen
Preparation How to use the touch screen Setup You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger. It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation or if it is hard to operate with your fingers. ∫...
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Page 29: Using The Menu Screen
Preparation Using the menu screen Setup MENU A It is recommended to hold the LCD monitor with your thumb and index finger when pressing the buttons on the LCD monitor. Press the MENU button. Touch the desired item to enter the setting.
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Page 30: Language Selection, Menu List
Language selection You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen. Press the MENU button, then touch [SETUP] > [LANGUAGE]. Touch [English]. Menu list Part of the menu will not be used depending on the used functions. (l 131) Motion picture recording mode *1 It is not displayed when the Intelligent auto mode is on.
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PICTURE SETUP [PICTURE SIZE] (l 52) [DISPLAY] The screen indications are selected as [QUALITY] (l 52) shown in the illustration below. [HI-SPEED BURST] (l 70) [OFF] [ON] [SELF TIMER] (l 62) 1h30m [FLASH] (l 62) 0h00m00s R 1h20m [FLASH LEVEL] (l 62) [RED EYE] (l 62)
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[DEMO MODE] [ALERT SOUND] This item is used to start the unit Touch screen operation, start and stop of demonstration. recording and power on/off can be (Only when the mode is at the confirmed with this sound. position) 2 Beeps for 4 times When an error occurs.
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Playback mode *1 When the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, or when [INTEL. SCENE] (l 81) is selected, this does not appear. *2 Only when the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, this appears. *3 These menus are only for *4 This appears only when the [VIDEO/SD CARD] or [PICTURE/SD CARD] is selected.
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Page 34: 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. ¬...
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6 months. (The battery is still being recharged even if the power is off.) WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC SUPPLIER. VQT1Y50...
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Page 36: 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 29) (Only when setting the region of your travel [SETUP] # [SET WORLD TIME] # [YES] destination) ≥...
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Page 37: Adjusting Lcd Monitor, Lcd Monitor Adjustment
Preparation Adjusting LCD monitor Setup ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. ∫ Adjusting the brightness and LCD monitor adjustment colour level of the LCD monitor ∫ POWER LCD It adjusts brightness and colour density on the LCD monitor.
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Page 38: Touch Screen Calibration, Changing The Picture Quality On The Lcd Monitor, Recording Yourself
Touch screen calibration Changing the picture quality on the LCD monitor Perform the touch screen calibration if a different object to the one touched is selected. ≥ The intelligent auto mode is set to off. Select the menu. (l 29) (l 42) Select the menu.
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Page 39: Using With The Remote Control
Preparation Using with the remote Setup control Select the menu. (l 29) Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (l 34) 10 Menu button [MENU] [SETUP] # [REMOTE CONTROL] # [ON] 11 OK button [OK] * means that these buttons function in the same ≥...
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Operation of direction Warning buttons/OK button Keep the Button-Type battery out of the reach of children. Never put Button-Type battery in Press a direction button. mouth. If swallowed call your doctor. PAUSE STILL ADV STILL ADV ∫ Remote control usable range SKIP STOP SKIP...
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Page 41: Before Recording
Recording 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.
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Page 42: Intelligent Auto Mode
Intelligent auto mode The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. ≥ When this unit is purchased, the Intelligent auto mode is set to on. Intelligent auto button Press this button to switch on/off the intelligent auto mode.
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∫ When Intelligent auto mode is set ≥ Modes are selected automatically by the unit, to off: so it may not choose desired mode depending When the Intelligent auto mode is set to off, the on the recording conditions. auto white balance and auto focus operate and ≥...
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Page 44: Quick Start
HDC-SD200 jRecording a fast-moving subject jRecording a subject with little contrast HDC-HS200 The status indicator A flashes green and the unit goes into quick start standby mode. ≥ The lens cover does not close.
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Page 45: Quick Power On
¬ Change the mode to Select SD card as a media to record from the menu. (l 29) HDC-HS200 [MEDIA SELECT] # [SD CARD] Select the menu. (l 29) [SETUP] # [QUICK POWER ON] # [ON] ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
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Page 46: Recording Motion Pictures
Select the menu. (l 29) [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] HDC-SD200 HDC-HS200 ≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same ≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button A time pressing in the lock release button A if changing from OFF to another mode.
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Press the recording start/stop Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. button again to pause recording. ≥ While recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed. About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures ≥...
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Page 48: 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 29) [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting 1 GB 7 min 9 min 14 min 21 min 2 GB 15 min 20 min 30 min...
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Page 49: Pre-rec, Shooting Guide
PRE-REC Shooting guide This prevents you missing a shot. Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly. This allows recording of the pictures and sound Select the menu. (l 29) to start approximately 3 seconds before the recording start/stop button is pressed. [RECORD SETUP] # [SHOOTING GUIDE] Press the PRE-REC button.
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Page 50: Recording Still Pictures
Recording Recording still pictures Recording (Basic) HDC-SD200 HDC-HS200 ≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same ≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button A time pressing in the lock release button A if changing from OFF to another mode.
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R3000: Remaining number of still pictures Focus indication: (Flashes in red when [0] appears.) AF assist lamp (l 71) ∫ About the focus indication ≥ The focus indication indicates the status of the auto focus. ≥ The focus indication does not appear in A Focus indication manual focus mode.
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Page 52: Aspect Ratio/picture Size, Picture Quality
≥ The number of recording pixels that can be set Aspect ratio/picture size changes depending on selected screen aspect ratio. This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the ≥ The recording will become longer depending pictures to suit printing or the playback method. on the recording pixels.
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Page 53: Recording Still Pictures In Motion Picture Recording Mode
∫ Simultaneous recording Recording still pictures in (recording still pictures while motion picture recording recording motion pictures) mode You can record still pictures even while recording motion pictures. You can record still pictures even in motion ¬ Change the mode to picture recording mode.
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Page 54: Number Of Recordable Pictures
Number of recordable pictures (In still picture recording mode) Aspect ratio Picture size 3520k2640 3264k2448 2560k1920 640k480 Picture quality 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 1010 256 MB 1380 2150 512 MB 2760 4300 SD card 1 GB 5550 8660...
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Aspect ratio 10.6 Picture size 3984k2656 3264k2176 2592k1728 Picture quality 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB SD card 1 GB 2 GB 1210 4 GB 1010 1510 1520 2390 6 GB 1540 1460 2290 2310...
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(In motion picture recording mode) Aspect ratio 16:9 Picture size 3840k2160 1920k1080 Picture quality 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB SD card 1 GB 1290 2 GB 1670 2630 4 GB 1290 3290 5160 6 GB...
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Page 57: Zoom In/out Function, Digital Zoom Function, Extra Optical Zoom
Recording Zoom in/out function Recording (Basic) The maximum optical zoom ratio is 12k. Digital zoom function ¬ Change the mode to / VOL If the zoom magnification exceeds 12k in motion picture recording mode, then the digital zoom function will be activated. Select the menu.
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Page 58: Optical Image Stabilizer Function
Recording Optical image stabilizer Recording (Basic) function Optical image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as much. ¬ Change the mode to O.I.S. Optical image stabilizer button Press this button to switch on/off the image stabilizer function. In motion picture recording mode, appears on the screen, and the image stabilizer function works all the time.
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Page 59: Af Tracking
Recording AF tracking Recording (Basic) 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) ∫ About target frame ¬...
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Page 60: Recording Functions Of Operation Icons, Operation Icons
Recording 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. ≥...
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*1 It is not displayed in still picture recording mode. *2 It is not displayed when the intelligent auto mode is on. *3 It is not displayed in motion picture recording mode. ≥ If you turn off the power or change the mode to , colour night view, backlight compensation, self timer and tele macro functions are cancelled.
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Function Effect Self-timer This is for recording still pictures using the timer. Each time the icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order: Ø10 # Ø2 # setting cancelled Records after 10 seconds Ø10: Records after 2 seconds Ø2: ≥...
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Intelligent contrast control: Built-in flash: ≥ If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the ≥ Set the flash to where using a flash is brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be prohibited. ≥ Do not use the flash with the ND filter (optional) clear.
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Page 64: Recording Functions Of Menus
Recording Recording functions of Recording (Advanced) menus Function Effect/Setting method Scene mode When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. ≥ Change the mode to Select the menu. (l 29) [RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting 5Sports: To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and pause of playback...
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Function Effect/Setting method Guide line You can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures and still pictures. The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the composition. ≥ Change the mode to ≥...
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Function Effect/Setting method Anti-Ground- If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position while recording motion pictures, it is Shooting (AGS) automatically put into recording pause. ≥ Change the mode to Select the menu. (l 29) [RECORD SETUP] # [AGS] # [ON] Auto slow shutter You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing...
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Function Effect/Setting method Automatic face In the intelligent auto mode, detected faces appear with frames. framing ≥ Change the mode to Select the menu. (l 29) [OFF]: [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE FRAMING] # desired setting Not display ≥ This function’s default setting is [ALL]. [PRIMARY]: ≥...
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Function Effect/Setting method Wind noise reduction This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones depending on the wind strength. ≥ Change the mode to ≥ The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 42) Select the menu. (l 29) [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND CUT] # [ON] ≥...
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Function Effect/Setting method Microphone level When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted. [AUTO]: ≥ Change the mode to AGC is activated, and the ≥ The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 42) recording level is adjusted Select the menu.
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Function Effect/Setting method Hi-speed burst Recording is done continuously at the rate of 25 or 50 still pictures per second. shooting Use this function to record an object with fast movement. It is recorded in Motion picture recording mode, since still [25 Frames/sec]: pictures are generated from motion picture.
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Function Effect/Setting method AF assist lamp Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. ≥ Change the mode to ≥ The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 42) Select the menu.
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Anti-Ground-Shooting (AGS): Microphone level: ≥ The AGS function may activate and cause the ≥ When the Intelligent auto mode is on, the unit to pause the recording if you are recording setting is fixed to [AUTO] and cannot be a subject right above or right below you. changed.
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Page 73: Manual Recording
Recording Manual recording Recording (Advanced) Touch the operation icon to adjust white balance, shutter speed, iris and manual focus. ¬ Change the mode to Press the MANUAL button. appears on the screen. ≥ MANUAL Perform the setting by touching the desired item to be set. White balance (l 74) Manual shutter speed (l 75) SHTR...
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Page 74: 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. The unit can record pictures in a natural hue if it can recognise the reference colour white. ≥...
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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 MANUAL button. (l 73) Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS]. Manual shutter speed adjustment ≥ When the shutter speed is set lower than 1/12 in the still picture recording mode, it is Touch to adjust settings.
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Page 76: Manual Focus Adjustment, Picture Adjustment
Manual focus adjustment Picture adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, Adjust the quality of the image while recording. then use manual focus. Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the ≥ Press the MANUAL button. (l 73) quality of the image.
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Page 77: Motion Picture Playback
Playback Motion picture playback Playback HDC-HS200 HDC-SD200 ≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same ≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button A time pressing in the lock release button A if changing from OFF to another mode.
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∫ Fast forward/rewind playback Select the playback operation by Touch 5 during playback to fast forward. (Touch 6 to rewind.) touching the operation icon. 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 0h00m00s ≥ The fast forward/rewind speed increases if you 1/;: Playback/Pause touch 5/6 again. (The display on the Rewind playback screen changes from 5 to Fast forward playback...
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∫ Frame-by-frame playback Motion picture compatibility The motion picture is advanced one frame at a ≥ This unit is based on the AVCHD format. time. ≥ The video signal that can be played back on Pause the playback. this unit is 1920k1080/50i or 1440k1080/ ≥...
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Page 80: Creating Still Picture From Motion Picture
Creating still picture from Highlight&Time frame index motion picture An image of one scene is displayed as a thumbnail at set time interval. Scene can be A single frame from the recorded motion picture played back from any midway point of the scene can be saved as a still picture.
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Page 81: Playing Back Motion Pictures By Date, Intelligent Scene Selection
Playing back motion Intelligent scene selection pictures by date Play back the scenes excluding a portion of the scene judged to have failed to shoot due to fast Scenes recorded on the same day can be played movement of this unit, camera shake, or focus back in succession.
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Page 82: Highlight Playback
∫ Scene setting Highlight playback 1) Touch [SELECT SCENES] or [SELECT DATE]. Part that was recognised as clearly recorded is extracted from a long recording, and it can be played back in short time with music added. Touch 2) (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected) Touch the scene to be played back.
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Page 83: Repeat Playback, Resuming The Previous Playback
∫ Playback time setting Repeat playback 1) Touch the playback time to set. Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes. Select the menu. (l 29) [VIDEO SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] # [ON] indication appears on the full screen views.
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Page 84: Still Picture Playback
Playback Still picture playback Playback HDC-HS200 HDC-SD200 ≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same ≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button A time pressing in the lock release button A if changing from OFF to another mode.
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∫ Changing the playback settings for the slide show Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. 1) Touch 2) Touch the interval of playback for the slide 1/;: Slide show (playback of the still pictures show. in numerical order) start/pause. Plays back the previous picture.
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Page 86: Playing Back Still Pictures By Date
Playing back still pictures Still picture compatibility ≥ This unit is compliant with the unified by date standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) established by JEITA (Japan Still pictures recorded on the same day can be Electronics and Information Technology played back in succession.
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Page 87: Deleting Scenes/still Pictures
Playback Deleting scenes/still pictures Editing Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ¬ Change the mode to To delete by confirming images being played back 0h00m00s 0h00m00s Press the button while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back.
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(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2) To continue deleting other scenes Repeat steps 3-4. When you stop deleting halfway Touch [CANCEL] or press the MENU button while deleting. ≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is cancelled cannot be restored.
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Page 89: Dividing A Scene To Delete
Playback Dividing a scene to delete Editing To delete an unnecessary portion of a scene, first divide the scene and then delete the unnecessary portion. ¬ Change the mode to Touch the play mode select icon Press the MENU button to to select desired media to divide complete dividing.
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Page 90: Protecting Scenes/still Pictures
Playback Protecting scenes/still Editing 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. (l 29) [VIDEO SETUP] or [PHOTO SETUP] # [SCENE PROTECT] # [YES] Touch the scene/still picture to...
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Page 91: Dpof Setting
Playback 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 [PICTURE/ SD CARD].
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Playback Copying between SD card and HDD Editing [HDC-HS200] Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between an SD card inserted in this unit and HDD. Confirming remaining capacity on the copy destination ≥ If the remaining capacity on a single SD card is not enough, you can copy to multiple SD cards following the instruction on the screen.
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Page 93: Copying
Copying ≥ If there is not much remaining capacity in the SD card, a confirmation message asking to copy after deleting all data on the SD card is displayed. Be aware that deleted data cannot be restored. Change the mode to ≥...
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(Only when [SELECT DATE] is selected in step 4) If you will delete the motion pictures or still Touch the date to be copied. pictures after copying is complete, be sure to play back the motion pictures or still pictures to check that they have been copied to correctly before deleting.
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Page 95: Formatting
Playback Formatting Editing Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. (l 103, 114) ¬...
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Page 96: Watching Video/pictures On Your Tv
2 HDMI terminal 3 Component terminal 4 Video terminal ≥ Use the supplied component cable and AV cable. Use of the following Panasonic HDMI mini cables is recommended to connect the unit to the HDMI terminal. Connect this unit to a TV.
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≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥ Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). ≥ Do not use any other component cables except the supplied one.
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Page 98: Connecting With A Hdmi Mini Cable
SKIP STOP SKIP 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. http://panasonic.net/ ≥ For details on how to play back, please read the operating instructions for the TV.
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Page 99: Listening In 5.1 Channel Sound, Connecting With The Component Cable
Please read the AV amplifier and TV operating instructions for how to connect this unit to the AV amplifier and TV. ≥ 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 100) ≥...
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(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.
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Operate with the remote control for the TV. 1) Press the button up, down, left or right to select a scene or still picture to be played back, and then press the button in the centre to set it. 2) Activate the operation icons that are displayed on TV screen with the remote control for the TV. A Operation icons B Display operation icons C Cancel operation icons...
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Page 102
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 103: Connecting A Dvd Burner To Copy To/play Back A Disc, Preparing For Copying/playing Back
VW-BN1). The copied DVD disc can also be played back. ≥ 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 Disc type*...
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Page 104
Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with VW-BN1) 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 VW-BN1).
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Page 105: 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.) ≥ Motion pictures and still pictures cannot both be copied to a single disc. ≥ Confirm that auto protection is [ON] before copying data. (l 109) Connect this unit to the DVD (Only when [Video&Picture]/[VIDEO] is burner to prepare for copying.
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Page 106
(Only when [SELECT DATE] is selected in (Only when [VIDEO]/[PICTURE] is selected step 5) in step 3) Touch the date you want to copy. Touch the desired item. ≥ When touched, the date is selected and [ALL SCENES]: surrounded by red. Touch the date again to All motion pictures or still pictures are copied.
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Page 107
Important Notice ≥ When connecting an optional DVD burner and this unit for copying a disc, do not insert a disc with recorded motion pictures in high definition picture quality 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.
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Page 108: 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 1.0 can be played back. It may not be possible to play back discs copied/played back on other devices or software.
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Page 109
Managing the copied disc (Formatting, Auto protect, Displaying disc information) ≥ Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (l 103) ∫ Formatting discs ∫ Auto protect This is for initializing DVD-RAM and DVD-RW You can protect (write protect) a DVD-RAM or discs.
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Page 110: Dubbing Images Onto Other Video Device
Backup Dubbing images onto other With other products 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.
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Page 111: With A Printer (pictbridge)
Backup 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.
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Page 112
Touch to set the number of Select print source media and prints. touch the icon. ≥ Touch [ENTER] after the number of prints is ≥ If the [PictBridge] indication does not appear or set. continues to flash, disconnect and then ≥...
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Page 113
When you stop printing halfway Touch [CANCEL]. Touch [PAPER SIZE] to select the ≥ A confirmation message appears. If [YES] is paper size setting. selected, the number of prints set is cancelled and the screen returns to step 4. If [NO] is selected, all the settings are kept and the screen returns to step 4.
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Page 114: What You Can Do With A Pc
With a PC What you can do with a PC Before using 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 card using HD Writer AE 1.0 for HDC, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM. Available function Data type Software required...
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Page 115
≥ 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.
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Page 116: End User License Agreement
Software will Article 2 Use by a Third Party be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic or any Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or of its distributors will not be liable for any damage...
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Page 117: 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.) ≥...
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Page 118
Necessary software Windows Vista SP1: DirectX 10.1 (already installed with Windows Vista SP1) Windows Vista: DirectX 10 (already installed with Windows Vista) Windows XP/2000: DirectX 9.0c (already installed with Windows XP SP2) ≥ If you install the software on a PC that is not compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the PC may not work properly.
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Page 119: Installation
With a PC Installation Setup When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent authorization. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.) ≥ Before starting the installation, close all applications that are running. ≥...
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Page 120
∫ Uninstalling HD Writer AE 1.0 When installation is complete, some notes Follow the steps below to uninstall any software will appear. applications that you no longer require. Check the contents, then close Select [start] # ([Settings] #) the window. [Control Panel] # [Add or Remove Programs Select [Yes, I want to restart my...
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Page 121: Connecting To A Pc
With a PC Connecting to a PC Setup ≥ Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed. ≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC. A USB cable (supplied) Connect this unit to the AC ≥ When the unit is connected to a PC its adaptor.
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Page 122
≥ Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed. Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click [Stop]. Verify [MATSHITA HDC-SD200/SD USB Device] is selected and click [OK]. Verify [MATSHITA HDC-HS200/SD USB Device] or [MATSHITA HDC-HS200/HDD USB Device] is selected and click [OK]. VQT1Y50...
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Page 123: 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 [My Computer (Computer)]. The following data will be recorded. We recommend using HD Writer AE 1.0 to 1 Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG format copy motion picture data.
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Page 124
(On the PC) Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer AE 1.0] # [HD Writer AE]. ≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software.
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Page 125: If Using Macintosh
With a PC If using Macintosh Using with a PC ≥ HD Writer AE 1.0 is not available for Macintosh. ≥ iMovie’08 7.1.2 or later supported. For details about iMovie’08, please contact Apple Inc. ∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) Mac OS X 10.4 Mac OS X 10.5 PowerPC G5 (1.8 GHz or higher)
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Page 126: Indications
Others Indications Indications only World time setting (l 36) ∫ Recording indications Motion picture recording mode (l 48) Motion picture recording mode HA mode 0h00m00s 1h30m HG mode R 1h20m 1920 HX mode PRE-REC HE mode 1/100 OPEN HDD recording possible status (White) Card recording possible status (Green)
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Page 127
Scene mode (l 64) Intelligent contrast control (l 61) Sports mode Intelligent exposure (l 61) Portrait mode ± (White) Focus indication (l 50) Spotlight mode ¥ (Green) Snow mode Ø10, Ø2 Self-Timer recording (l 62) Beach mode ß/ßA/ Flash (l 62) Sunset mode ßi/ßj Flash level (l 62)
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Page 128
∫ Playback indications ∫ PC connection indications Playback (l 78, 85) Accessing the card (When connected to a PC) (l 121) Pause (l 78, 85) Accessing the HDD (When Fast forward/rewind playback connected to a PC) (l 121) (l 78) ∫...
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Page 129: Messages
≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l 19) 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. Detach the power and consult the dealer who you purchased this unit from.
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Page 130: About Recovery
DISCONNECT USB CABLE. The unit cannot correctly establish the connection to the PC, printer. Disconnect and then reconnect the USB cable. only About recovery If faulty management information is found, one of the following messages may appear. Be sure to follow the messages.
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Page 131: Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Others Functions that cannot be Helpful hints used simultaneously Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s specifications. Functions Conditions which disable the functions Motion picture recording ≥ When the hi-speed burst shooting mode is on PRE-REC ≥...
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Page 132
Functions Conditions which disable the functions Tele macro ≥ When the sunset, fireworks, night scenery or scenery mode of scene mode is used Colour night view ≥ When the hi-speed burst shooting mode is on ≥ When the digital cinema is used ≥...
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Page 133: Troubleshooting
Others Troubleshooting Helpful hints Problem Check points This unit cannot be ≥ Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (l 19) turned on. ≥ The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. If the unit This unit does not stay still cannot be used, the battery is faulty.
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Problem Check points This unit cannot be ≥ Turn on the power again. If normal conditions are not operated though it is restored yet, remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about turned on. 1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor. Then about 1 minute later, turn on the power again.
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Page 135
Problem Check points AF tracking does not work ≥ Touch the part of the object that has specific colour such as when the object is the part that is different from the surrounding. (l 59) touched. Auto focus function does ≥...
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Page 136
Problem Check points If the SD card is inserted ≥ Check that the device is compatible with the capacity or type in another device, it is not of SD card (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card) that you recognised. inserted. Refer to the operating instructions of the device for details.
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Page 137
Problem Check points VIERA Link does not [Setting on this unit] work. ≥ Connect with a HDMI mini cable (optional). (l 100) ≥ Press the MENU button, then touch [SETUP] # [VIERA Link] # [ON]. (l 100) ≥ Turn the power to the unit off and then back on again. [Setting on other devices] ≥...
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Page 138
∫ 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. ≥...
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∫ When deleting 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.
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Page 140: Cautions For Use
Others Cautions for use Do not spray insecticides or volatile About this unit chemicals onto the unit. ≥ If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its The unit and the SD card become warm during body may be marred and the surface finish use.
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Page 141
≥ Please look after the data in your HDD terminals may rust and cause malfunctions. carefully. Panasonic will not be held ≥ To store the battery for a long period of time, responsible in the unlikely case that private we recommend you charge it once every year data is divulged.
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Page 142
Do not throw old battery into fire. Extremely high precision technology is ≥ Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen result in an explosion. featuring a total of approximately 230,000 pixels. The result is more than If the operating time is very short even after 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the battery has been recharged, the battery...
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Page 143: Specifications
Power source: DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 7.2 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording: 6.4 W 7.4 W HDC-SD200 HDC-HS200 Signal system 1080/50i Recording format AVCHD format compliant Image sensor 1/4.1z 3MOS image sensor Total: 3050 Kk3...
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Page 144
HDC-SD200 HDC-HS200 Minimum required Approx. 1.6 lx (1/25 in low light mode) illumination Approx. 1 lx with the colour night view function AV terminal video output 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h, PAL system level Component terminal 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h video output level Pb: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h...
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Motion pictures HDC-SD200 HDC-HS200 Recording SD card SD Memory Card: media 1 GB, 2 GB (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant) SDHC Memory Card: 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB (FAT32 system compliant) – 80 GB Compression MPEG-4 AVC/H.264...
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Page 146: Index
Index ∫ Numerics ∫ F 5.1 channel ......99 Fade ....... 61 Flash .
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∫ P ∫ T PictBridge ......111 Tele macro ......61 Picture adjustment .
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VQT1Y50 Panasonic Corporation F0109MA0 ( 1500 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, Germany...
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