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Panasonic HDC-SD100 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

High Definition Video Camera
HDC-SD100
Model No.
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
VQT1T90
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera HDC-SD100 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT1T90...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Information for Your Safety 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 DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply...
  • Page 3 Indemnity concerning recording Licenses content SDHC Logo is a trademark. The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are the loss of recordings due to malfunction or trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial defect of this unit, its accessories or recordable Co., Ltd.
  • Page 4 This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information for Your Safety ....2 Accessories .......... 7 Recording Features ..........8 Recording (Basic) Preparation [1] Before recording ......32 Anti-Ground-Shooting (AGS) ..33 Before using Quick start ........34 [1] Parts identification and Quick power on ....... 34 [2] Recording motion pictures ..
  • Page 6 Playback Backup Playback With other products [1] Motion picture playback ....70 [1] Connecting a DVD burner to Creating still picture from copy to/play back a disc....92 motion picture ........73 Preparing for copying/ Playing back motion pictures playing back ........92 by date..........

  • Page 7: Accessories

    Accessories Optional accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Some optional accessories may not be available Battery pack in some countries. VW-VBG130 AC adaptor (VW-AD21GN-K) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG130) AC adaptor Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG260) VSK0698 Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG6) Battery pack holder kit (VW-VH04) AC cable HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30) K2CJ2DA00008...

  • Page 8: Features

    Features Very clear high definition pictures This unit can record detailed high definition images to an SD card. High definition images (1920 1080) Standard images (720 576) Number of available scan lines 1080 Number of available scan lines 576 High definition images The still pictures above are images for explanation purposes.

  • Page 9: 10 Before Using

    Preparation Recording Playback Backup With a PC Others 10 Before using 15 Setup VQT1T90...

  • Page 10: Parts Identification And Handling

    Parts identification and Before using handling 3 45 6 7 8 9 LCD monitor open part Due to limitations in LCD production LCD monitor (F 29) technology, there may be some tiny bright or Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.
  • Page 11 Intelligent auto button [iA] (F 45) PRE-REC button [PRE-REC] (F 39) Menu button [MENU] (F 22) 10 Battery holder (F 16) 11 DC input terminal [DC IN] (F 18) 12 USB terminal [ ] (F 92, 100, 111) 13 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (F 84, 89) 14 Audio-video/headphone output terminal [AV/ ] (F 24, 50, 84, 99)
  • Page 12 30 Microphone terminal [MIC] Attaching the lens cap A compatible plug-in powered microphone can (Included in the Filter Kit be used as an external microphone. Audio will be stereo (2 ch) with the external (VW-LF37WE; optional)) microphone input. When the filter kit (VW-LF37WE; optional) is Make sure that the microphone cable is out of used, protect the lens surface while the unit the way from the lens so it will not be recorded...
  • Page 13 39 Accessory shoe 44 Tripod receptacle The video DC light/VW-LDC103E (optional) This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional should be mounted here. tripod. (For details on mounting the tripod, refer to the operating instructions for the tripod.) Camera base 40 Internal microphones (5.1 channel support)

  • Page 14: Remote Control

    Install a button-type battery Remote control (supplied) While pressing START/ PHOTO STOP the stopper SHOT DISPLAY pull out the DATE/ ZOOM TIME battery holder. Set the button- type battery with SEARCH PLAY SEARCH its ( ) mark PAUSE facing upward STILL ADV STILL ADV and then put the...

  • Page 15: Setup

    To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. Be aware that many batteries sold at extremely cheap prices or in situations where it is difficult to verify the actual products before purchase have proven to be counterfeit.

  • Page 16: Inserting/Removing The Battery

    We recommend using Panasonic batteries (F 7, 17). 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.

  • Page 17: Charging And Recording Time

    Charging and recording time Charging/Recording time Temperature: 25 C/humidity: 60% When using the viewfinder (times in parentheses are when using the LCD monitor) Maximum continuously Actual recordable Battery model number Charging time recordable time time Supplied battery/ 2 h 5 min 1 h 20 min 2 h 35 min VW-VBG130 (optional)

  • Page 18: Connecting To The Ac Outlet

    ( ) 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.

  • Page 19: Preparation Of Sd Cards

    Motion picture recording Still picture We recommend using SD cards conforming to recording Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating the following SD cards made by Panasonic for motion picture recording. SD Memory 8 MB Cannot be used.

  • Page 20: 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. (F 83) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted.

  • Page 21: Selecting A Mode (Turning The Unit On/Off)

    Selecting a mode Setup (Turning the unit on/off) Rotate the mode dial to switch to recording, playback or power OFF. Turn on the power by turning the mode dial to while pressing the lock release button Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode.

  • Page 22: Using The Menu Screen

    Using the menu screen Setup Operate the displayed menu screens with the cursor button. MENU Press the MENU button. Descriptions of submenus and current settings on menus are displayed scrolling at the bottom of the screen. MENU Select the desired setting and The menu displayed differs depending on the position of the mode dial.

  • Page 23: Language Selection

    Language selection You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen. Press the MENU button, then select [LANGUAGE] and press the cursor button. Select [English] and press the cursor button. Menu list Recording mode *1 It is not displayed when the AUTO/MANUAL switch is set to AUTO. *2 It is not displayed when the intelligent auto mode is set to [ON].
  • Page 24 [SETUP] [POWER LCD] (F 29) [LCD AI] (F 30) [CLOCK SET] (F 26) [LCD SET] (F 29) [DISPLAY] [EVF SET] (F 29) The screen indications are selected as shown [COMPONENT OUT] (F 88) in the illustration below. [HDMI RESOLUTION] (F 87) [VIERA Link] (F 89) [OFF] [ON]...
  • Page 25 Playback mode *1 When the disc playback tab [ ] is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, or when [INTEL. SCENE] (F 73) is selected, this does not appear. *2 Only when the disc playback tab [ ] is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, this appears.

  • Page 26: Setting Date And Time

    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. Rotate the mode dial to select Changing the date and time display mode Select the menu.
  • Page 27 OFF.) WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS UNIT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. IF THIS IS NECESSARY, CONTACT THE PANASONIC CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE ON 132600 FOR YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE. VQT1T90...

  • Page 28: 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. (F 22) destination appears after setting the home region successively.

  • Page 29: Adjusting Lcd Monitor/ Viewfinder

    Adjusting LCD monitor/ Setup viewfinder These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. When the [POWER LCD], [LCD SET] or [LCD AI] is set, set the LCD/EVF select switch to LCD. When the [EVF SET] is set or the viewfinder field of view is corrected, set the LCD/EVF select switch to EVF.

  • Page 30: Changing The Picture Quality On The Lcd Monitor

    Changing the picture quality Recording showing the on the LCD monitor contents to a partner Rotate the mode dial to select Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL (F 58) Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side. Select the menu. (F 22) [SETUP] [LCD AI] [DYNAMIC] or...

  • Page 31: Recording (Basic)

    Preparation Recording Playback Backup With a PC Others 32 Recording (Basic) 46 Recording (Advanced) VQT1T90...

  • Page 32: Before 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.

  • Page 33: Anti-Ground-Shooting (Ags)

    About auto mode Anti-Ground-Shooting (AGS) AUTO If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position while recording MANUAL FOCUS/ZOOM motion pictures, it is automatically put into recording pause. Colour balance (white balance) and focusing are adjusted automatically. Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum...

  • Page 34: Quick Start

    Quick start Time for quick start will be more than 0.6 seconds slower in the following conditions. This unit will resume recording pause mode When the digital cinema is used about 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is When the unit is exposed to vibration or reopened.

  • Page 35: Recording Motion Pictures

    Recording motion pictures Recording (Basic) This unit records high definition images that are compatible with the AVCHD format on an SD card. Sound is recorded with the Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator. Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording. (F 19) Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode.
  • Page 36 About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures They are not compatible with devices other than those that support AVCHD. Images cannot be played with equipment that does not support AVCHD (ordinary DVD recorders). Confirm that your equipment supports AVCHD by referring to the operating instructions. There are some cases where the recorded motion pictures cannot be played back, even if the device supports AVCHD.
  • Page 37 For some SD cards, the message appears suddenly, and recording stops. Use a Panasonic SD card or another SD card which can be used to record motion pictures. (F 19) When the unit stops while a usable SD card for recording motion pictures (F 19) is used, the data writing rate has deteriorated.

  • Page 38: Recording Modes/Approximate Recordable Time

    Recording modes/approximate recordable time Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded. Select the menu. (F 22) [RECORD SETUP] [REC MODE] desired setting SD card 1 GB 7 min 9 min 14 min 21 min 2 GB 15 min 20 min 30 min...

  • Page 39: Pre-Rec

    The image when pressing the recording start/ PRE-REC stop button appears in thumbnail view, and it is different from the image when starting This prevents you missing a shot. playback. This allows recording of the pictures and sound Shooting guide to start approximately 3 seconds before the recording start/stop button is pressed.

  • Page 40: Recording Still Pictures

    Recording still pictures Recording (Basic) The number of pixels recorded for still pictures is [ 1920 1080] (16:9). Still pictures can also be recorded while recording motion pictures. Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode.
  • Page 41 Press the button fully. About the screen indications when the button is pressed In order to take better still pictures, the screen will brighten when the button is fully pressed. To record still pictures clearly While recording motion pictures or during 3000 3000 MEGA...

  • Page 42: Number Of Recordable Pictures

    About the focus indication Number of recordable The focus indication indicates the status of the pictures auto focus. The focus indication does not appear in manual focus mode. Picture size You can record still pictures even if the focus (1920 1080) indication does not appear, but pictures may 8 MB be recorded without being focused.

  • Page 43: Zoom In/Out Function

    Zoom in/out function Recording (Basic) The maximum optical zoom ratio is 12 . when operating with the remote control.) When Rotate the mode dial to select the zoom speed is high, the subject may not be focused easily. Zoom can also be operated using the multi manual ring.

  • Page 44: Optical Image Stabilizer

    Optical image stabilizer Recording (Basic) function Optical image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as much. Rotate the mode dial to select O.I.S. Optical image stabilizer button Press this button to switch on/off the image stabilizer function. ] appears on the screen.

  • Page 45: Intelligent Auto Mode

    Intelligent auto mode Recording (Basic) It will make an optimal setting automatically depending on the objects and recording conditions. Set the mode dial to , and set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO F 33 AUTO Intelligent auto button Press this button to switch on/off the intelligent auto mode.

  • Page 46: Recording (Advanced)

    Recording functions of Recording (Advanced) operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. Rotate the mode dial to select Press the cursor button, and (e.g. Backlight compensation) icons will be displayed on the Select an icon with the cursor screen.
  • Page 47 Tele macro Headphone volume adjustment *1 It is not displayed while recording. *2 It is not displayed when the intelligent auto mode is [ON]. *3 It is displayed only when [AV JACK] is set to [PHONE]. If you turn off the power or set the mode dial to , help mode, colour night view, backlight compensation, self timer and tele macro functions are cancelled.
  • Page 48 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: [h10] [h2] setting cancelled h10: Records after 10 seconds Records after 2 seconds When the button is pressed, a still picture is recorded after the [h10] or [h2] display and the recording lamp flashes...
  • Page 49 Function Effect Automatic face Brightness, quality, and focus are adjusted automatically so the face will be recorded clearly by detecting the face detection when it is recorded in the dark, such as when the light is shining from behind the objects. In the automatic face detection mode, detected faces appear with frames.

  • Page 50: Tele Macro

    Function Effect Tele macro This is for close-ups bringing only what you want to record into focus. By focusing only on the subject and blurring the background, the image can be impressive. The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 40 cm.
  • Page 51 Soft skin mode: If the background or anything else in the scene has colours similar to the skin colour, they will also be smoothed. If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear. If you record a person in the distance, the face may not be recorded clearly.

  • Page 52: Recording Functions Of Menus

    Recording functions of Recording (Advanced) menus Rotate the mode dial to select Set to [OFF] when the menus are not used. 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.
  • Page 53 Function Effect/Setting method Microphone setup Directivity (sound sensitivity direction) of the built-in microphones can be adjusted. [SURROUND]: Select the menu. (F 22) Sound is recorded with [RECORD SETUP] [MIC SETUP] desired setting 5.1 ch surround microphone. This function’s default setting is [SURROUND]. [ZOOM MIC]: Directivity of the microphone is interlocked with the zoom...
  • Page 54 Function Effect/Setting method HD hi-speed burst 72 still pictures are recorded at a rate of 25 per second. Use this function to record an object with fast movement. shooting The intelligent auto mode is set to [OFF]. (F 45) Select the menu. (F 22) [RECORD SETUP] [HI-SPEED BURST] [ON]...
  • Page 55 Function Effect/Setting method Built-in flash When the button is pressed, the flash is activated and the picture will be recorded. Use the built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places. Select the menu. (F 22) [RECORD SETUP] [FLASH] [AUTO] or [ON] This function’s default setting is [AUTO].
  • Page 56 Function Effect/Setting method Digital cinema colour Recording motion pictures with more vivid colours, using ™ x.v.Colour technology. Select the menu. (F 22) [ADVANCED] [Digital Cinema Colour] [ON] For more realistic colours, use an HDMI mini cable with a TV that ™...
  • Page 57 Red eye reduction: The flash is activated 2 times. Do not move until the second flash is finished. Red eye phenomenon may appear depending on the recording conditions. Auto slow shutter: If the scene is low in brightness or contrast, the subject may not be focused in on.

  • Page 58: Recording Manually By Setting The Menu

    Recording manually by Recording (Advanced) setting the menu Rotate the mode dial to select Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. ] appears on the screen. AUTO MANUAL FOCUS/ZOOM Scene mode When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures.

  • Page 59: Wind Noise Reduction

    Sports mode Spotlight mode For slow-motion playback or playback pause of If the recording subject is extremely bright, the recorded pictures, this mode helps diminish subject may become washed out and the camera shake. periphery extremely darkened. During normal playback, the image movement Snow mode may not look smooth.

  • Page 60: Microphone Level

    Microphone level When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones and the external microphone terminal can be adjusted. Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (F 58) Select the menu. (F 22) Press the cursor button to set and then press the MENU button [RECORD SETUP] [MIC LEVEL] to finish the setting.

  • Page 61: Picture Adjustment

    Picture adjustment Adjust the quality of the image while recording. Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image. Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (F 58) Select the menu. (F 22) [SHARPNESS]: Sharpness of the edge [ADVANCED] [PICTURE ADJUST] [COLOUR]:...

  • Page 62: Luminance

    Luminance Displays the luminance level of the centre of the screen (luminance display frame) in %. It makes the adjustment of the brightness of the object easier, by checking the luminance level of the object, when recording same object in different surroundings. Adjust the brightness using [IRIS].

  • Page 63: Histogram

    Histogram A graph with brightness as horizontal axis and number of pixels at that brightness as vertical axis is displayed. It is possible to determine the exposure of the whole image by looking at the distribution in the graph. Adjust the brightness using [IRIS]. (F 68) Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL.

  • Page 64: Recording Manually Using The Multi Manual Ring

    Recording manually using Recording (Advanced) the multi manual ring Perform zoom operation, focus, white balance, shutter speed, and iris adjustments using the multi manual ring. Rotate the mode dial to select Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (F 58) AUTO MANUAL FOCUS/ZOOM CAM FUNC...

  • Page 65: Zoom Operation

    Zoom operation Zoom operation can be done using the multi manual ring. Move the AUTO/MANUAL switch from the MANUAL to FOCUS/ZOOM position, and display ]. (F 64) Zoom by rotating the ring. A side: Close-up recording (zoom in) B side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) The zoom speed varies depending on the speed to rotate the ring.

  • Page 66: White Balance

    White balance The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (F 58) Press the camera function button Icon Mode/Recording conditions and select [WHITE BALANCE] by...
  • Page 67 To set the white balance manually Select [ ], fill the screen with a white subject. Press the camera function button for about 1 second. CAM FUNC When the screen turns black instantly and the ] display stops flashing and then lights constantly, the setting is complete.

  • Page 68: 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. Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (F 58) Press the camera function button Enter the selection by pressing and select [SHUTTER SPEED] or the camera function button.
  • Page 69 Preparation Recording Playback Backup With a PC Others 70 Playback 78 Editing 84 With a TV VQT1T90...

  • Page 70: Playback

    Motion picture playback Playback Lock release button Align with the mark. Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. Select the scene to be played Rotate the mode dial to select back and press the cursor button.
  • Page 71 Increases the volume If 9 or more scenes have been recorded, the Towards “ ”: next (or previous) page can be displayed by Decreases the volume moving the cursor button left and right or selecting and then pressing Fast forward/rewind playback the cursor button.

  • Page 72: Motion Picture Compatibility

    It will playback in slow-motion while moving the Operating with the remote control cursor button. Press the button. SEARCH PLAY SEARCH STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV SKIP STOP SKIP Press the button. Normal playback is restored when you move SEARCH PLAY SEARCH the cursor button up.

  • Page 73: Creating Still Picture From Motion Picture

    The scenes recorded on the date selected are Creating still picture from displayed as thumbnails. Move the cursor button up or down to select motion picture the playback date. Move the cursor button left to select the last date of the previous month, A single frame from the recorded motion picture and move it to the right to select the last date of can be saved as a still picture.

  • Page 74: Repeat Playback

    Select the scene to be played Repeat playback back, then press the cursor button. Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes. Select the menu. (F 22) [VIDEO SETUP] [REPEAT PLAY] [ON] Select (All scenes) and press the cursor button to return to the playback of all scenes.

  • Page 75: Still Picture Playback

    Still picture playback Playback Lock release button Align with the mark. Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. Rotate the mode dial to select Select the still picture to be played back and press the cursor button.
  • Page 76 With pictures with large image size, it may take If 9 or more still pictures have been recorded, longer than the specified time to play back the the next (or previous) page can be displayed next picture, or the interval may not decrease by moving the cursor button left and right or even if the setting is changed.

  • Page 77: Playing Back Still Pictures By Date

    Even if still pictures are recorded on the same Playing back still pictures day, they are grouped separately in the following cases. by date When the number of still pictures exceeds Still pictures recorded on the same day can be When pictures are recorded in HD hi-speed played back in succession.

  • Page 78: Editing

    Deleting scenes/still pictures Editing Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with delete. Rotate the mode dial to select To delete by confirming images being played back Press the button while scenes or still 0h 00 m 00 s 0h 00 m 00 s pictures to be deleted are being played back.
  • Page 79 In case of [ALL SCENES], the deletion may (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2) take time if there are many scenes or still Select the scene/still picture to pictures on the SD card. be deleted, then press the cursor Do not turn off this unit while deleting.

  • Page 80: Dividing A Scene To Delete

    Dividing a scene to delete Editing To delete an unnecessary portion of a scene, first divide the scene and then delete the unnecessary portion. Select [ ] (motion picture playback) while the mode dial is set to . (F 70) Select the menu.

  • Page 81: Protecting Scenes/Still Pictures

    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 on an SD card, formatting the SD card will delete them.) Rotate the mode dial to select Select the menu.

  • Page 82: Dpof Setting

    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. Select [ ] (still picture playback) while the mode dial is set to . (F 75) What is DPOF? To cancel all DPOF settings DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a format...

  • Page 83: Sd Card Management

    SD card management Editing Formatting Please be aware that if an SD card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the SD card will be erased. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. Select the menu. (F 22) When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the cursor button.

  • Page 84: With A Tv

    Use the supplied component cable to connect the unit via the component terminal on your TV, while using the supplied AV cable to connect it to the video terminal. Use of the following Panasonic HDMI mini cables is recommended to connect the unit to the HDMI terminal.
  • Page 85 Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. We recommend using Panasonic HDMI mini cables (optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) Do not use any other component cables except the supplied one. The component terminal is for outputting images only so be sure to also connect the AV cable.
  • Page 86 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 87: Connecting With A Hdmi Mini Cable

    TV and then play back the recorded high definition images, you can enjoy them in high resolution with high quality sound. If you connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link, linked operations (VIERA Link) are possible. (F 89) Select the desired method of HDMI output when using an HDMI mini cable (optional).

  • Page 88: Listening In 5.1 Channel Sound

    Please read the operating instructions for the AV amplifier, speakers and TV for more information about how to connect them etc. If you connect this unit to a Panasonic AV amplifier and Panasonic TV that are compatible with VIERA Link, linked operations (VIERA Link) become possible. (F 89) The unit cannot be connected to the optical digital cable.

  • Page 89: 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.
  • Page 90 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 91: Backup

    Preparation Recording Playback Backup With a PC Others 92 With other products VQT1T90...

  • Page 92: Connecting A Dvd Burner To Copy To/Play Back A Disc

    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 Copy to a new 12 cm DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R or DVD-R DL.
  • Page 93 Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with VW-BN1). Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with VW-BN1) DVD burner (optional) Insert the plugs as far as they will go. Insert the disc in the DVD burner. (When copying) Select [BURN DISC] and press the cursor button.

  • Page 94: Copying To Discs

    Copying to discs Motion pictures are copied as AVCHD format high definition images. We recommend preparing the necessary number of discs that can be used for copying (F 92), and spare 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.
  • Page 95 it to the right to select the last date of the Select [START], then press the following month. cursor button. (Only when [SELECT SCENES] is selected in step 3) Select [NEXT] and press the cursor button. The number of discs necessary for copying by disc type When 2 or more discs are necessary for copying, follow the on-screen instructions to...
  • Page 96 Before you delete the data on the SD card after copying is complete, be sure to play back the discs to check that they have been copied to correctly. (F 97) Important Notice When connecting an optional DVD burner and this unit for copying a disc, do not insert a disc with recorded motion pictures into devices that do not support the AVCHD format.

  • Page 97: Playing Back The Copied Disc

    Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable while copying. Also, do not shake this unit or the DVD burner. It is impossible to stop copying halfway. The order in which the scenes were copied cannot be changed. Data that has been recorded on another device may not be copied.

  • Page 98: Managing The Copied Disc (Formatting, Auto Protect, Displaying Disc Information)

    Managing the copied disc (Formatting, Auto protect, Displaying disc information) Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then select [PLAY DISC]. (F 92) Formatting discs To release the disc protection If you format a disc, the auto protection is This is for initializing DVD-RAM and DVD-RW released.

  • Page 99: Dubbing Images Onto Other Video Device

    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.

  • Page 100: With A Printer (Pictbridge)

    With a printer (PictBridge) With other products To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer.) PictBridge is an industry standard from the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) for direct printing.
  • Page 101 Select the desired number of prints, Select the paper size setting on then press the cursor button. [PAPER SIZE]. You can set up to 9 prints. [STANDARD]: Size specific to the printer To cancel the setting, set the number of prints to [0]. [4 5 INCH]: L size Up to 8 files can be set in succession by...
  • Page 102 When you stop printing halfway Move the cursor button down. A confirmation message appears. If [YES] is selected, the number of prints set is cancelled and the screen returns to step 3. If [NO] is selected, all the settings are kept and the screen returns to step 3.

  • Page 103: With A Pc

    Preparation Recording Playback Backup With a PC Others 104 Before using 109 Setup 113 Using with a PC VQT1T90...

  • Page 104: What You Can Do With A Pc

    What you can do with a PC Before using Software required Available function Data type CD-ROM (supplied): Copying data to a PC: HD Writer 2.6E for HDC Motion/Still pictures Motion picture and Copying in still picture AVCHD format Motion/Still pictures Motion pictures Copying in DVD-Video format...

  • Page 105: Important Notice

    Software required Available function Data type Standard Windows picture Playing back on a PC viewer or a commercially available picture viewer Still picture Windows Explorer Copying still pictures to a PC (F 112) Refer to page 114 if using a Macintosh. *1 Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer 2.6E (PDF file) for details on how to use it.

  • Page 106: End User License Agreement

    End User License Agreement Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Software defined in this End User Software Disassembly Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you Licensee may not reverse engineer, decompile, agree to the terms and conditions of this or disassemble the Software, except to the...

  • Page 107: Operating Environment

    Operating environment Before using Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a DVD.) Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.
  • Page 108 Necessary software Windows Vista: DirectX 10 Windows XP/2000: DirectX 9.0c If you install the software on a PC that is not compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the PC may not work properly. If you are unsure whether or not your PC is compatible, contact the maker of your PC. Sound DirectSound Support Interface...

  • Page 109: Setup

    Installation Setup When installing the software, log on to your PC as the Administrator (or with a user name with equivalent authorization) or with the user name for a standard user account. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.) Before starting the installation, close all applications that are running.
  • Page 110 Click [Finish]. After the installation is complete, restrictions are displayed. Check the contents, then close the window. The PC must be rebooted for the application to work. Uninstalling HD Writer 2.6E Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require. Select [start] ([Settings] Select [HD Writer 2.6E for HDC],...

  • Page 111: Connection And Recognition

    Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and [AVCHD CONNECT] is for future expansion menu. click [Stop]. Verify [MATSHITA HDC-SD100/SD USB When the unit is connected to a PC, the Device] is selected and click [OK]. operation mode cannot be changed and its power cannot be turned off.

  • Page 112: 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)]. Example folder structure of an SD card: Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG format can be stored.

  • Page 113: Using With A Pc

    (On the PC) Select [start] [All Programs (Programs)] [Panasonic] [HD Writer 2.6E] [HD Writer]. For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software.

  • Page 114: If Using Macintosh

    If using Macintosh Using with a HD Writer 2.6E is not available for Macintosh. Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) Macintosh Mac OS X 10.4 Mac OS X 10.5 PowerPC G5 (1.8 GHz or higher) Intel Core Duo Intel Core Solo 64 MB or more Interface...

  • Page 115: Others

    Preparation Recording Playback Backup With a PC Others 116 Indications 121 Helpful hints VQT1T90...

  • Page 116: Indications

    Indications Indications Recording indications Manual mode (F 58) Intelligent auto mode (F 45) Motion picture recording Normal mode 0h00m00s 1h30m Portrait mode R 1h20m 1920 Scenery mode PRE-REC Spotlight mode Low light mode Manual focus (F 65) 1/100 OPEN Manual zoom (F 65) White balance (F 66) 15.
  • Page 117 Playback indications Zoom magnification indication (F 43) Motion picture playback Zoom microphone (F 53) Focus microphone (F 53) Wind noise reduction (F 59) Microphone level (F 60) Headphone (F 24) Still picture playback Automatic face detection (F 49) Backlight compensation (F 47) Soft skin mode (F 49) Tele macro (F 50) Fade (White), Fade (Black)
  • Page 118 100-0001 Still picture folder/file name (F 75) PictBridge When a printer compatible with PictBridge is connected (F 100) DPOF already set (to more than 1) (F 82) Protected motion pictures/still pictures (F 81) Number of recording pixels for still pictures (F 42) 1920M1080 The picture size is not displayed for still pictures recorded with other products that have different...

  • Page 119: Messages

    Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (F 15) 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.

  • Page 120: About Recovery

    DISCONNECT USB CABLE. You cannot turn off this unit while it is connected to a PC, a DVD burner. About recovery If faulty management information is found when an SD card is accessed, one of the following messages may appear. Be sure to follow the messages. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.) CONTROL DATA ERROR HAS BEEN DETECTED.

  • Page 121: Helpful Hints

    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 p When the HD hi-speed burst shooting mode is on Motion picture recording PRE-REC Microphone setup...
  • Page 122 Functions Conditions which disable the functions Flash p While recording motion pictures p When PRE-REC is used p When the colour night view function is used p When the HD hi-speed burst shooting mode is on p When the HD hi-speed burst shooting mode is on Auto slow shutter p When the colour night view function is used Digital cinema colour...

  • Page 123: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Helpful hints Problem Check points p Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (F 15) This unit cannot be turned on. p 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.
  • Page 124 Problem Check points This unit cannot be p The unit will not operate unless the LCD monitor is opened operated though it is when the LCD/EVF select switch is set to LCD. turned on. p Turn on the power again. If normal conditions are not restored yet, remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about This unit does not 1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor.
  • Page 125 Problem Check points Some playback images p The play mode is set to (Intelligent scene selection). are skipped Change the play mode to (All scenes). (F 73) automatically. Scene does not playback to the end. p Please read the operating instructions of your TV and Although this unit is correctly connected to a select the channel that matches the input used for the...
  • Page 126 Problem Check points The indication p No operation can be performed on this unit when it is disappears. connected to a PC. p Turn off the power to this unit. If the power cannot be turned The screen is frozen. off, remove the battery or AC adaptor and then reattach it.
  • Page 127 Problem Check points VIERA Link does not p Connect with a HDMI mini cable (optional). (F 89) work. p Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] [VIERA Link] [ON] with the cursor button. (F 89) p Depending on HDMI terminal of the TV, the input channel may not switch automatically.
  • Page 128 w 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. p Just how smoothly the scenes will be played back depends on the playback unit.
  • Page 129 w When scenes lasting under 3 seconds have been recorded 3 or more seconds Under 3 seconds The image will be still for several seconds after a scene which lasts under 3 seconds. w When PRE-REC was used for recording Normal recording PRE-REC recording The picture momentarily stops at the end of the last scene that was recorded normally before PRE-...
  • Page 130 w When deleting scenes w Example 1: Deleting scenes midway through a sequence of scenes. Scene to be deleted The image will be still for several seconds wherever a scene was deleted. The images of consecutive scenes where they are no deletions are played back smoothly one after another.
  • Page 131 w If you connected this unit and the DVD burner, selected scenes and then copied them to 1 disc. If you select a scene other than the next scene, the picture may momentarily stop at the point where the scenes switch. The point where the scenes switch will be played back smoothly if you select the scenes in order.

  • Page 132: Cautions For Use

    If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600. body may be marred and the surface finish may peel off. About this unit p Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long time.

  • Page 133: About The Battery

    p Attaching a battery with damaged terminals When you are not going to use the unit for an can damage the unit or AC adaptor. extended time p When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet, Do not throw old battery into fire. it is recommended that you place a desiccant p Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may (silica gel) in with it.

  • Page 134: About Condensation

    LCD monitor/viewfinder About condensation p When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a When condensation forms on the unit, the lens dry soft cloth. will cloud up and the unit may not work properly. p In a place with drastic temperature changes, Make every effort to ensure that condensation condensation may form on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 135: Explanation Of Terms

    Explanation of terms Automatic white balance Outside of the effective range of automatic white White balance adjustment recognises the colour balance adjustment, the image will become of light and adjusts so the white colour will reddish or bluish. Even within the effective range become a purer white.
  • Page 136 Recording distant and close-up objects at the same time Since the unit focuses on whatever is at the centre of the screen, it is difficult to bring the background into focus when close-up objects are placed in focus. When recording people with distant mountains in the background, you cannot focus on both the subject which is close-up and the objects which are in the distance.

  • Page 137: Specifications

    Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 7.2 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording: 5.7 W Signal system 1080/50i Recording format AVCHD format compliant Image sensor 1/6\ 3MOS image sensor Total: 610 KM3 Effective pixels: Motion picture: 520 KM3...
  • Page 138 HDMI mini connector 5.1 ch (AC3)/2 ch (Linear PCM) audio output MIC input L70 dBV (Mic sensitivity L50 dB equivalent, 0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz) (Stereo mini jack) Card reader/writer function (No copyright protection support) Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type Mini AB PictBridge-compliant Flash Available range: Approx.
  • Page 139 Still pictures Recording media SD Memory Card: 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (FAT12 and FAT16 system corresponding) SDHC Memory Card: 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB (FAT32 system corresponding) Compression JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding...
  • Page 140 VQT1T90 F0708KK0 ( 1000 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web site: http://panasonic.net...

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