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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions SD Video Camera SD/HDD Video Camera SDR-H95 SDR-S50 Model No. Model No. SDR-H85 SDR-S45 SDR-T55 SDR-T50 Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT2N91-1... -
Page 2: Information For Your Safety
≥ Do not use any other AV cables and USB SERVICE PERSONNEL. cables except the supplied one. * A USB cable is not supplied with the SDR-S45. Use a genuine Panasonic USB CAUTION! cable (l 8) only ≥ DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN ≥... - Page 3 SDR-T50 content This unit is equipped with the built-in 4 GB Panasonic does not accept any memory. When using this component, pay responsibility for damages directly or attention to the following points. indirectly due to any type of problems that Back up data periodically.
- Page 4 The HDD is temporary storage. In order to The built-in memory is temporary storage. In order to avoid erasing data due to static avoid erasing data due to static electricity, electricity, electromagnetic waves, electromagnetic waves, breakage, and breakage, and failures, back up the data to a failures, back up the data to a PC or DVD PC or DVD disc.
- Page 5 ® ™ ® ® ≥ Intel , Core , Pentium and Celeron ∫ Carefully observe copyright the registered trademarks or trademarks laws of the Intel Corporation in the United Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs States and other countries. or other published or broadcast material ≥...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents Information for Your Safety....2 Recording Accessories..........8 Recording (Basic) Preparation [1] Before recording......32 Before using Intelligent auto mode ....33 [1] Parts identification and Quick start........35 handling ........9 Quick power on......35 [2] Recording motion pictures ..36 Setup Selecting a media to record [1] Power supply...... - Page 7 Playback Backup Playback With other products [1] Motion picture playback .... 59 [1] Connecting a DVD burner to Creating still picture from motion copy to/play back a disc....77 picture .......... 62 Preparing for copying/playing Time frame index ......62 back ..........
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Page 8: Accessories
Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Product numbers correct as of December 2009. These may be subject to change. Optional accessories Battery pack VW-VBL090 Some optional accessories may not be (SDR-S50/SDR-S45) available in some countries. (SDR-T55/SDR-T50) Battery charger (VW-BC10E/EB) Battery pack Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBL090) VW-VBK180... -
Page 9: Preparation
Preparation Parts identification and Before using handling LCD monitor ≥ Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow with your fingers. ≥ It can open up to 90o. 4 5 6 7 8 9 ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction. - Page 10 12 Lens cover 13 Lens 14 Open/close switch for the lens cover For the lens protection, be sure to close the lens cover when not in use. Slide open/close switch for the lens cover. 15 Microphone (built-in, stereo) 16 AF/AE button [AF/AE] (l 46) 16 17 17 Joystick Use the joystick to select the recording...
- Page 11 22 Photoshot button [ ] (l 42) 23 When recording: Zoom lever [W/T] (l 44) When playing back: Thumbnail display switch [ ] (l 60)/ Volume lever [sVOLr] (l 61) 24 Speaker 25 Status indicator (l 21) 26 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] (SDR-H95/SDR-H85) (l 4) 27 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 14) ≥...
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Page 12: Setup
Only batteries which are genuine Panasonic products and batteries from other companies certified by Panasonic can be used. (Only batteries which support this function can be used) Note that Panasonic can only guarantee the quality, performance or safety of genuine Panasonic batteries and not those made by other companies. -
Page 13: Inserting The Battery
Inserting the battery ≥ Press the power button to turn off the power. (l 21) Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure. Removing the battery Be sure to hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off. -
Page 14: Charging The Battery
Charging the battery When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this unit. 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. ≥... -
Page 15: Connecting To The Ac Outlet
AC outlet to power the unit for use. ≥ Refer to page 110 when the status indicator flashes either rapidly or slowly. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 8, 16). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. -
Page 16: Charging And Recording Time
Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60% SDR-S50/SDR-S45/SDR-T55/SDR-T50 Battery model Maximum number Actual Charging time continuously [Voltage/Capacity recordable time recordable time (minimum)] Supplied battery/ VW-VBL090 2 h 20 min 1 h 20 min 40 min (optional) [3.6 V/895 mAh] VW-VBK180... - Page 17 SDR-H95 SDR-H85 ≥ 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 18: Recording To A Card
Preparation Recording to a card Setup The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card, built-in memory, or HDD. To record to an SD card, read the following. This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is compatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards. - Page 19 SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.) ≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.
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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. (l 74) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. -
Page 21: Turning The Unit On/Off
Preparation Turning the unit on/off Setup You can turn the power on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor. Turning the power on and off with the power button Press the power button to turn on the power. To turn off the power Hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off. -
Page 22: Selecting A Mode
Preparation Selecting a mode Setup Change the mode to recording or playback. Operate the mode switch to change the mode to Recording mode (l 36, 42) Playback mode (l 59, 65) VQT2N91... -
Page 23: Using The Menu Screen
Preparation Using the menu screen Setup ENTER MENU Press the MENU button. Select the desired setting, then press the joystick to enter the Select the desired top menu A, selection. then move the joystick right or press the joystick. To get back to the previous screen Move the joystick left. -
Page 24: Language Selection
Language selection You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen. Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] > [LANGUAGE] and press the joystick. Select [English] and press the joystick. Menu list Part of the menu will not be used depending on the used functions. (l 102) Recording mode *1 It is not displayed when the Intelligent auto mode is on. - Page 25 PICTURE SETUP [SELF TIMER] (l 53) [DISPLAY] The screen indications are selected as [SHTR SOUND] (l 54) shown in the illustration below. [OFF] [ON] *2*3 MEDIA SELECT R 1h20m Recording media may be set independently for both still pictures and 15.
- Page 26 [ALERT SOUND] [DEMO MODE] Starting and stopping of recording and This item is used to start the unit power on/off can be confirmed with this demonstration. sound. (Only when the mode is at the 2 Beeps for 4 times position) When an error occurs.
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Page 27: Playback Mode
Playback mode *1 Only when the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, 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 SDR-T55 SDR-T50 *4 These menus are only for... -
Page 28: Setting Date And Time
Preparation Setting date and time Setup When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear. Select [YES] and perform steps 2 to 3 below to set the date and time. ¬... -
Page 29: 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 23) region successively. If the home region has already been set once, execute the [SETUP] # [SET WORLD TIME] menu operation for Step 1. -
Page 30: Adjusting Lcd Monitor
Preparation Adjusting LCD monitor Setup ∫ POWER LCD LCD monitor adjustment This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors. ≥ These settings will not affect the images Select the menu. (l 23) actually recorded. ∫... -
Page 31: Recording Yourself
Recording Yourself ¬ Change the mode to Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side. ≥ The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image. (However the image recorded is the same as a normal recording.) ≥ When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if you press the joystick. -
Page 32: Recording
Recording Before recording Recording (Basic) ∫ Basic camera positioning 1 Hold the unit with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. ≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object. -
Page 33: 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. /MANUAL Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] Press this button to change the mode to Intelligent auto mode or manual mode. ≥... -
Page 34: Auto Focus
∫ About Intelligent auto mode Auto focus The unit focuses automatically. When the Intelligent auto mode is set to on, ≥ Auto focus does not work correctly in the the auto white balance and auto focus following situations. Record pictures in the operate and automatically adjust the colour manual focus mode. -
Page 35: Quick Start
Quick start ≥ When in quick start standby mode about 70% of the power used in This unit will resume recording pause mode recording pause mode is being about 0.8 seconds after the LCD monitor is consumed, so the recording time will reopened. -
Page 36: Recording Motion Pictures
Recording Recording motion Recording (Basic) pictures ≥ Open the lens cover before turning the unit on. (l 10) 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 1 20 1 20 Change the mode to ≥ Still pictures can be recorded while open the LCD monitor. recording the motion picture. -
Page 37: Selecting A Media To Record [Sdr-T55]/[Sdr-T50]/ [Sdr-H95]/[Sdr-H85]
Selecting a media to record [SDR-T55]/[SDR-T50]/ [SDR-H95]/[SDR-H85] Media for recording both still pictures and motion pictures may be set on the SD Card, the built-in memory or the HDD. Select the menu. (l 23) [MEDIA SELECT] Select the media to record motion pictures or still pictures, then press the centre of the joystick. -
Page 38: Recording In Long Recording Mode
Recording in long recording mode Pressing the LONG REC. button allows for recording at the same image quality as normal recording mode for approximately twice as long. Long recording button Pressing the button will switch LONG REC. between normal recording mode and long recording mode. -
Page 39: 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 23) [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting Normal recording mode Recording mode 4 GB 50 min 1 h 40 min 3 h 20 min 8 GB 1 h 45 min... - Page 40 Long recording mode Recording mode 4 GB 1 h 40 min 3 h 20 min 6 h 40 min 8 GB 3 h 30 min 14 h SD card 16 GB 14 h 28 h 32 GB 15 h 30 h 60 h 64 GB 30 h...
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Page 41: Shooting Guide [Sdr-S50]/[Sdr-T55]/[Sdr-T50]/ [Sdr-H95]/[Sdr-H85]
Shooting guide [SDR-S50]/[SDR-T55]/ [SDR-T50]/[SDR-H95]/ [SDR-H85] Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly. Select the menu. (l 23) [RECORD SETUP] # [SHOOTING GUIDE] # [ON] When “CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST.” appears, move the unit slowly while recording. ≥ Message will not appear while pausing the recording. -
Page 42: Recording Still Pictures
Recording Recording still pictures Recording (Basic) ≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the power. (l 10) Still pictures can also be recorded while recording motion pictures. ≥ Refer to page 37 for methods for selecting recording media. Change the mode to ∫... -
Page 43: Picture Size
Picture size Number of recordable pictures Records at the number of recording pixels set under [REC ASPECT]. (l 52) ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. Aspect Number of pixels 640k480 Picture size 640k480 640k360 512 MB 3600 16:9 640k360... -
Page 44: Recording Functions
Recording Recording functions Recording (Basic) ¬ Change the mode to Zoom lever T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved. Select the menu. -
Page 45: Image Stabilizer Function
≥ In the following cases, the image stabilizer Image stabilizer function function may not work effectively. j When the zoom magnification is high Reduces the image shaking (jitter) due to j Location is extremely dark hand movement when recording. j When you record a moving subject ¬... -
Page 46: Af/Ae Tracking
Recording AF/AE tracking Recording (Basic) ≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the power. (l 10) It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the locked target The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking) AF/AE Start recording. -
Page 47: Recording (Advanced)
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 Press the joystick, and icons Operation icons will be displayed on the screen. Backlight compensation Fade Help mode... -
Page 48: Help Mode
Function Effect Backlight This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject. compensation Fade When you start recording, the image/audio gradually appears. (Fade in) When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually (Fade in) disappears. (Fade out) ≥ The fade setting is cancelled when the recording stops. ∫... - Page 49 Function Effect 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. ≥ The guide lines do not appear on the images actually recorded.
- Page 50 Fade: Soft skin mode: ≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using ≥ If the background or anything else in the fade in become black (or white). scene has colours similar to the skin Help mode: colour, they will also be smoothed. ≥...
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Page 51: 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 23) [RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting ≥... -
Page 52: Face Framing
Function Effect/Setting method SDR-T55 It is possible to continuously record motion picture to SDR-T50 an SD card when there is no space available in the built- RELAY REC in memory. (It allows you to record only to SD card from built-in memory.) ≥... -
Page 53: Wind Noise
Function Effect/Setting method WIND NOISE This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism. CANCELLER ≥ Change the mode to ≥ Select the manual mode. (l 55) Select the menu. (l 23) [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND NOISE CANCELLER] # [ON] ZOOM MIC The zoom microphone is linked to the zooming operation so that far-away sounds with a tele-shot and... -
Page 54: Shtr Sound
Function Effect/Setting method SHTR SOUND You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures. ≥ Change the mode to Select the menu. (l 23) [PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] # [OFF]/[ SCENE MODE: ≥ The sound quality may be changed if this ≥... -
Page 55: Manual Recording Functions
Recording Manual recording Recording (Advanced) functions ¬ Change the mode to Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode. appears on the screen. ≥ /MANUAL 4/5 4/5 NEXT 4/5 NEXT NEXT White balance (l 56) Aperture adjustment (l 57) Shutter speed (l 57) ∫... -
Page 56: White Balance
White balance The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode (l 55) Select [ ] with the joystick. -
Page 57: Manual Shutter Speed/Iris Adjustment
Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Iris: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode (l 55) Select [ ] or [ ] with the screen brightness may change or a horizontal line may appear on the screen. -
Page 58: Recording With Manual Focus
Recording with manual focus If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus. ¬ Change the mode to ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode (l 55) (When MF assist function is used) Select the menu. -
Page 59: Playback
Playback Motion picture playback Playback Change the mode to SDR-T55 SDR-T50 Use the joystick to select the play mode select icon A, then press the centre of the joystick. Select [VIDEO/Built-inMemory] to play back the built-in memory. Select [VIDEO/SD CARD] to play back the SD card. - Page 60 Select the playback operation ∫ To play back scenes recorded with the joystick. in long recording mode (l 38) 1) Select [CHANGE VIDEO] 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 0h00m00s SDR-S50 SDR-S45 Playback/Pause 1/;: Rewind playback Fast forward playback SDR-T55 SDR-T50 Stops the playback and shows ∫: the thumbnails.
- Page 61 ∫ Speaker volume adjustment ∫ Frame-by-frame playback Move the volume lever to adjust the speaker The motion picture is advanced one frame at volume during playback. a time. Pause the playback. Move the joystick left or right. is for reverse frame-by-frame playback) ≥...
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Page 62: Creating Still Picture From Motion Picture
Creating still picture from Time frame index motion picture One-scene images will be displayed as thumbnails under the set search conditions. It is possible to playback the scene from any A single frame from the recorded motion desired point. picture can be saved as a still picture. ≥... -
Page 63: Playing Back Motion Pictures By Date
Playing back motion (Only when [MINUTES] has been pictures by date selected under step 2) Set the time and then press the Scenes recorded on the same day can be center of the joystick. played back in succession. Select the date select icon and press the joystick. -
Page 64: Repeat Playback
Repeat playback Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes. Select the menu. (l 23) [VIDEO SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] # [ON] indication appears on the full screen views. ≥ All the scenes are played back repeatedly. (When playing back motion pictures by date, all the scenes on the selected date are played back repeatedly.) -
Page 65: Still Picture Playback
Playback Still picture playback Playback Change the mode to SDR-T55 SDR-T50 Use the joystick to select the play mode select icon A, then press the centre of the joystick. Select [PICTURE/Built-inMemory] to play back the built-in memory. Select [PICTURE/SD CARD] to play back the SD card. -
Page 66: Playing Back Still Pictures By Date
Select the playback Playing back still pictures operation with the joystick. by date Still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. Select the date select icon and press the joystick. Slide show (playback of the still 1/;: pictures in numerical order) start/ pause. -
Page 67: Changing The Playback Setting And Playing Back The Slide Show
Changing the playback setting and playing back the slide show Select and press the joystick. Select the desired item and press the joystick. [DATE SETUP]: Select the desired playback date. [SLIDES INTERVAL]: Select the playback time display interval. (When [DATE SETUP] has been selected) Select the desired playback date, then press the centre of the... -
Page 68: Editing
Playback Deleting scenes/still Editing pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ¬ Change the mode to To delete by confirming images being played back Press the button while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back. -
Page 69: Protecting Scenes/Still Pictures
Protecting scenes/still When you stop deleting halfway pictures Press the MENU button while deleting. ≥ The scenes or still pictures that have Scenes/still pictures can be protected so already been deleted when the deletion is that they are not deleted by mistake. cancelled cannot be restored. -
Page 70: Dividing A Scene To Partially Delete
Playback Dividing a scene to Editing partially delete This divides the recorded scenes in two and deletes the front half or back half. SDR-T55 SDR-T50 ¬ Change the mode to , and switch play mode selection to [VIDEO/Built- inMemory] (l 59) SDR-H95 SDR-H85 ¬... -
Page 71: 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 switch play mode selection to [PICTURE/ SD CARD] (l 65) Select the menu. -
Page 72: Copying Between Sd Card And Built-In Memory/Hdd
Playback Copying between SD card Editing and Built-in Memory/HDD Still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between an SD card inserted in this unit and a built-in memory/HDD. ≥ Motion pictures cannot be copied to SD card directly, can only be copied to PC. ∫... -
Page 73: Copying [Sdr-T55]/[Sdr-T50]/[Sdr-H95]/[Sdr-H85]
Copying [SDR-T55]/[SDR-T50]/[SDR-H95]/[SDR-H85] ≥ 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 Press the MENU button after the copying complete message ≥... -
Page 74: 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 77, 84) Select the menu. -
Page 75: With A Tv
Playback Watching Video/Pictures With a TV on your TV The motion pictures and still pictures recorded by this unit can be played back on a TV. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. ≥... - Page 76 TV for details.) Refer to the following support site for information about the Panasonic TVs that you can directly insert an SD card into the SD card slot on the TV and then play it back.
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Page 77: Backup
(supplied with DVD burner). 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/VW-BN2. ∫ About discs that can be used for copying Disc type... - Page 78 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with DVD burner) to the DVD burner. ≥ You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit. Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner).
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Page 79: 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. ≥ Scenes recorded in normal recording mode and scenes recorded in long recording mode cannot be copied to the same disc. -
Page 80: Important Notice
Important Notice ≥ When inserting a disc containing recorded motion/still pictures into other devices, a message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed. Do not format the disc, since deleted data cannot be restored later. Approximate time for copying to a disc To copy motion pictures to the full capacity of a disc Copy time Disc type... -
Page 81: 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 VideoCam Suite 3.0 can be played back. A Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner) Connect this unit to the DVD burner to prepare for playback. -
Page 82: Managing The Copied Disc
Managing the copied disc ≥ Connect this unit to a DVD burner, use the joystick to select [PLAY DISC], then press the centre of the joystick (l 77) ∫ Formatting discs This is for initializing DVD-RAM and To release the disc protection DVD-RW/+RW discs. -
Page 83: Dubbing Images Onto Other Video Device
Backup Dubbing images onto With other products other video device Images played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD recorder or video device. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. A AV cable (supplied) ≥... -
Page 84: With A Pc
With a PC What you can do with a Before using VideoCam Suite 3.0 You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like DVD discs or SD card using VideoCam Suite 3.0, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM. Refer to the operating instructions of VideoCam Suite 3.0 (PDF file) for details on how to use ∫... - Page 85 SDXC card is read. (Please be aware that if a media is formatted, then all the data recorded on the media will be erased.) http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html ≥ VideoCam Suite 3.0 can handle images recorded with this unit or by using VideoCam Suite 3.0.
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Page 86: End User License Agreement
Further, Panasonic does not warrant that the operation of the Software Article 2 Use by a Third Party will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or any of its distributors will not be liable for... -
Page 87: 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 DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a DVD.) ≥... - Page 88 Free hard disk Ultra DMA — 33 or more space 450 MB or more (for installing software) ≥ When writing to a DVD/SD, more than double the amount of free space as the disc being created is necessary. Sound DirectSound support Interface USB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)] Other...
- Page 89 ∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) IBM PC/AT compatible PC Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista Business Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2...
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Page 90: Setup
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.) ≥ Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed. For Windows Vista: Insert the CD-ROM into the PC. - Page 91 When installation is complete, some ∫ Uninstalling VideoCam Suite notes will appear. Check the contents, then close Follow the steps below to uninstall any the window. software applications that you no longer require. Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], then click Select [start] # [Control Panel] [Finish].
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Page 92: Connecting To A Pc
≥ It is possible to use it connected to the PC data recorded on the media will be erased.) with the batteries only, but you will not be http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/ able to write data into the unit. SDXC.html ≥ Use the AC adapter to free you from * A USB cable is not supplied with the worrying about the battery running down. - Page 93 Device] or [MATSHITA SDR-T55/MEM Charging the battery using USB bus power When using the battery, if you turn off the unit and connect it to a PC, Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or Panasonic DVD recorder, the battery will charge. ≥ When connecting this unit to a PC for the first time, make sure to connect this unit to the PC with the power of this unit turned on.
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Page 94: About The Pc Display
About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive. ≥ Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [Computer]. SDR-T55 SDR-T50 We recommend using VideoCam Suite 3.0 * [CAM_MEM] is displayed to copy or write back motion picture data. -
Page 95: Using With A Pc
If you log on with a user name for a guest user account, the software cannot be used. (On the PC) Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [Panasonic] # [VideoCam Suite 3.0] # [VideoCam Suite]. ≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software. -
Page 96: Upload To Youtube
Upload to YouTube You can easily upload motion pictures to YouTube with the VideoCam Suite 3.0. You need to record the motion picture to upload in web mode. (l 48) ¬ Turn on this unit, then change the mode to Connect this unit to a PC. -
Page 97: If Using Mac
With a PC If using Mac Using with a PC ≥ VideoCam Suite 3.0 is not available for Mac. ≥ SDXC memory cards cannot be used on Mac. ≥ iMovie’09 supported. For details about iMovie’09, please contact Apple Inc. ∫ Operating environment Mac OS X 10.5.8 Mac OS X 10.6 Power Mac G5 Dual 2.0 GHz or higher... -
Page 98: Others
Others Indications Indications ∫ Recording indications ; (Green) Recording pause SDR-T55 SDR-T50 only PRE-REC (l 49) PRE-REC SDR-H95 SDR-H85 only Manual mode (l 55) *3 This icon will not be displayed with the SDR-S45 Intelligent auto mode (l 33) Manual focus (l 58) 0h00m00s R 1h20m LONG REC... - Page 99 ∫ Indication of connection to (White) Still picture recording possible status other devices (Red) Recording still picture Accessing the card (l 92) HDD Falling detection (l 4) Accessing the built-in memory (l 92) ∫ Playback indications Accessing the HDD (l 92) /7/8/9/:/D/ 1/;/5/ ∫...
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Page 100: Messages
≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l 12) If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, remove the battery and then insert it again. If the message appears even after repeating this several times, this unit needs repair. -
Page 101: About Recovery
About recovery If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear. Be sure to follow the messages. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.) SOME SCENES NEED REPAIRING. PLAY SCENES TO BE REPAIRED. (IRREPARABLE SCENES WILL BE DELETED.) ≥... -
Page 102: Helpful Hints
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 Intelligent auto mode ≥ In manual mode ≥ When the colour night view function is used AF/AE tracking ≥... -
Page 103: Troubleshooting
Others Troubleshooting Helpful hints Problem Check points This unit cannot be ≥ Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently turned on. charged. (l 14) ≥ In cold places, the battery using time becomes This unit does not stay shorter. - Page 104 Problem Check points This unit cannot be ≥ Remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about operated though it is 1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC turned on. adaptor. Then about 1 minute later, turn on the power again.
- Page 105 Problem Check points Any scenes/still ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are pictures cannot play displayed as cannot be played back. back. Although this unit is ≥ Please read the operating instructions of your TV correctly connected to and select the channel that matches the input used a TV, images cannot for the connection.
- Page 106 Problem Check points When connected by ≥ After re-inserting the SD card into the unit, reconnect the USB cable, this the supplied USB cable. unit is not detected by ≥ Select another USB terminal on the PC. the PC. ≥ Check the operating environment. (l 87) ≥...
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Page 107: Cautions For Use
Others Cautions for use Do not use the SD Video Camera, SD/ About this unit HDD Video Camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines. The unit and the SD card become warm ≥ If you record near radio transmitters or during use. - Page 108 (silica gel) in with it. ≥ Please look after the data in your built-in SDR-T50 SDR-H95 SDR-T55 memory or HDD carefully. Panasonic will SDR-H85 not be held responsible in the unlikely When disposing of or giving away this case that private data is divulged.
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Page 109: About The Battery
Prepare spare batteries when going out About the battery for recording. ≥ Prepare batteries appropriate to 3 to 4 The battery used in this unit is a times the period you are planning to rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is record for. Cold places such as a ski resort susceptible to humidity and temperature and can shorten the period which you can the effect increases the more the... -
Page 110: About Sd Cards
About charging errors About SD cards When the status indicator is flashing at a ≥ The memory capacity indicated on the particularly fast or slow rate, the label of an SD card is the total of the following should be considered. capacity for copyright protection and management and the capacity which can Flashing with approx. -
Page 111: About Condensation
SDR-S50 SDR-S45 usual immediately after the power is ≥ To physically format an SD card, connect turned on. The normal brightness will be the unit via the AC adaptor, select restored when the unit’s internal [FORMAT CARD] from the menu, and temperature rises. -
Page 112: Specifications
Others Specifications SD Video Camera SDR-S50 SDR-S45 SDR-T55 SDR-T50 SD/HDD Video Camera SDR-H95 SDR-H85 Information for your safety Power source: DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 3.6 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording: Charging: SDR-S50 SDR-S45 SDR-S50 SDR-S45 SDR-T50 SDR-T50... - Page 113 Zoom 70k optical zoom, 78k enhanced optical zoom, 100k/3500k digital zoom (SDR-S45 only) 40k optical zoom, 70k/2000k digital zoom 2.7z wide LCD monitor (approx. 123 K dots) Monitor Stereo (with a zoom function) Microphone 1 round speaker Speaker White balance Auto tracking white balance system adjustment Standard illumination...
- Page 114 Mass in operation Approx. 239 SDR-S50 [with battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)] Approx. 232 SDR-S45 [with battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)] Approx. 238 SDR-T55 [with battery (supplied)] SDR-T50 Approx. 317.5 SDR-H95 [with battery (supplied)] SDR-H85 Operating temperature 0 oC to 40 oC Operating humidity 10% to 80%...
- Page 115 Still pictures Recording SD card SD Memory Card: media 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant) SDHC Memory Card: 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 24 GB, 32 GB (FAT32 system compliant) SDXC Memory Card: 48 GB, 64 GB (exFAT system compliant)
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