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Panasonic HDC-SDT750PP Operating Instructions Manual

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Pa.aso.ic
Operating Instructions
High Definition Video Camera
Mo_e,
No.HDC'SDT750PP
Before
connecting,
operating
or adjusting
this product,
please
read the instructions
completely.
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  • Page 1 Pa.aso.ic Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Mo_e, No.HDC'SDT750PP Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. ZXVC H iE) _. F17DOLBY LEICA _,T. ] OlcOMAR _ '_" O,G'TAL 5.1 CREATOR H ml VQT3 B 18...
  • Page 2 Date of Purchase Things You Should Dealer Purchased From Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic! Dealer Address You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products Dealer Phone No. the market today. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you and your family Model No.
  • Page 3 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: HDC-SDT750PP Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation...
  • Page 4 Batteries Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) • Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. • Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. • Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
  • Page 5 U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION: A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product _.._ you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery. <For USA-California only> This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material...
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. Read these instructions. 11 ) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
  • Page 7 Precautions USE & LOCATION • STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA ... Store and handle your camera in a manner that will not subject it to unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). • TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your Your camera contains a sensitive pick-up camera...
  • Page 8 • Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept responsibility for damages directly indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content, and does not guarantee any content recording or editing does not work properly.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents Accessories ..........Setup Quick Guide ..........Using the menu screen ..... Using the quick menu ....Using the Setup Menu ....Before using Using with the remote Parts identification control ......... handling ........Operation of direction buttons/ OK button ........Setup Power supply...

  • Page 10: Accessories

    Playing back motion pictures/ still pictures by date ..... Face H ighlight Playback/ Highlight Playback/ Before using intelligent Scene Selection ... What you can dowith a PC ..124 Changing the playback settings End User License Agreement ..127 and p laying back the slide show Operating...
  • Page 11 Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as of Aug. 2010. These may be subject to change. Battery pack Shoe adaptor VW-VBG130 _,_-, _ VYC0996 CD-ROM AC adaptor VSK0697...

  • Page 12: The Battery

    Quick Guide • Charging the battery Open the LCD monitor. • Check that the access lamp has gone off. Open the SD card/terminal cover and Charging lamp insert (remove) the SD card into (from) [CHARGE] the card slot. • Face the label side Q in the direction Lights Charging shown...
  • Page 13 To turn off the unit Language selection Press the MENU button, then touch [SETUP] [LANGUAGE]. Touch [English]. Recording motion pictures Change the mode to The status indicator goes off. Open the LCD monitor or extend viewfinder. • Selecting a mode Press the recording start/stop button...
  • Page 14 • Motion picture/Still picture (Motion picture playback) • /11: Playback/Pause playback ,4<1: Rewind playback Change the mode to • • : Fast forward playback Touch the play mode select icon O. Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails. • : Displays the direct playback...
  • Page 15 (-) 20) 8910 DC input terminal [DC IN] (-) 22) • Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VW-AD21 PP-K; optional). HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (-) 104, 110) USBterminal (-) 113, 120, 133) AV multi connector (-) 104, 122) •...
  • Page 16 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (-) 27) • It can open up to 90L 3O 31 • It can rotate up to 180 ° O towards the lens or 90 ° Q towards the viewfinder. Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor...

  • Page 17: Power Supply

    Shoe adaptor mount (-) 166) Shoe adaptor cover (-) 166) Shoe adaptor release lever [SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE] (,-) 166) Photoshot button ] (-) 33) Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode) (-) 51) 36 37 38 Thumbnail display switch...
  • Page 18 • About the 3D Conversion Lens (-3, 56) Attachment screw Protective glass (front) Lens Adjustment dial cover Vertical position adjustment dial Vertical alignment adjustment dial Horizontal image position adjustment dial[GI Protective glass (rear) Camera body attachment part (convex) Lens front cap Horizontal line for adjustment •...
  • Page 19 Panasonic products batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee...
  • Page 20 • We recommend using Panasonic batteries (-)11,21, 164). • Ifyou use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality ofthis product. • Do not h eat orexpose toflame. • Do not l eave the battery(ies) inanautomobile exposed todirect sunlight foralong p eriod oftime w ith d oors and w indows closed.

  • Page 21: 1080/60P [] Recording

    • Charging/Recording time • Temperature: 25 °C (77 '_F)/humidity: 60%RH 1 h 35 min 55 min 1080/60p Supplied battery! 2 h 35 min VW-VBG! 30 (optional) HA, HG, 1 h 40 min [7.2 Vt1250 mAh] HX, HE 1 h 50 min 1080/60p VW-VBG260 (optional) 4 h 40 min...
  • Page 22 • The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you can use for this unit. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use. • If the actual remaining time exceeds 9 hours 59 minutes,...

  • Page 23: Recording

    Recording to a card This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is compatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards. When using an SDHC memory card/SDXC memory card with other equipment, check the equipment is compatible with these memory cards.
  • Page 24 When using an SD card n ot f rom Panasonic, orone p reviously used onother equipment, for t he first time o n this u nit, format the SD card. (-_ 47) W hen the SD card i sformatted, ofthe recorded data i sdeleted.

  • Page 25: Turning The Unit On/Off

    Turning the unit on/off You can turn the unit on and off using the power button, the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. Press the power button to turn on the unit. To turn off the unit Hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off, The status indicator...

  • Page 26: Selecting A Mode

    Selecting a mode Change the mode to recording or playback. Operate the mode dial to change the mode to _ or []. • Align with the status indicator Motion Picture Recording Mode (-> 31) Still Picture Recording Mode (-> 33) Playback Mode (->...
  • Page 27 Adjusting LCD monitor/ viewfinder • About the operation icons These icons are used to switch the menu You can operate by directly touching and thumbnail display page, for item LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger. selection and setting etc. It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed...
  • Page 28 • Adjusting the field of view It adjusts the field of view to show the 4_ Change the mode to _ or O. images on the viewfinder clearly. Extend the viewfinder and rotate the Adjust the focus by rotating LCD monitor towards the lens side.
  • Page 29 Setting date and time 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. 4_ Change the mode •...

  • Page 30: Before Recording

    Before recording • Basic camera positioning Hold the unit with both hands. Put your hand through the grip belt. It is convenient to use the Sub-recording Start/Stop button O when holding the unit at waist level. • When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding...

  • Page 31: Recording

    Recording motion pictures Change the mode to _ Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. button to start recording. re t.ereoor in0 When you begin recording, changes to O. Press the recording start/stop button again to pause • Align with the status indicator recording.
  • Page 32 • Screen indications in the Motion Picture Recording Mode Recording mode Approximate remaining recordable time (When the remaining time is less than 1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes red.) Recording time elapsed Each time the unit is put into recording pause, the counter display will be reset to "0h00m00s".

  • Page 33: Recording Still Pictures

    Recording still pictures Change the mode to O • Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. Press the O button halfway. (For Auto focus only) o& Press the _ button fully. Focus indication: Focus indication O (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing •...
  • Page 34 • About the screen indications in • About the focusing area Still Picture Recording When there is a contrasting object ahead behind the subject in the focus area, the subject may not be focused. If so, move the contrasting object out of the focus area. •...

  • Page 35: Manual

    Intelligent Auto Mode The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. _/MANUAL Intel ligent auto/Manual button Press this button to switch Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode. • Please refer to page 86 for details about Manual Mode.

  • Page 36: Manual

    • Using atripod isrecommended inNight Portrait and Night Scenery Mode. • Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions, such a s when faces are ofcertain sizes oratcertain tilts o r when d igital zoom isused. • The m icrophone setup isset t osurround inthe intelligent Auto M ode.
  • Page 37 Motion picture/Still picture playback Change the mode to _. Touch the play mode select icon O- Select the [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back. • Touch [ENTER]. Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back. is displayed when [1080/60p] is touched or iS displayed...
  • Page 38 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. Operation icon • Touch to display/not-display the operation icon. Motion picture playback Still picture playback l_/l l: l_/l I: Playback/Pause Slide show (playback of the still Rewind playback pictures in numerical order) 1_1_: Fast forward...
  • Page 39 • Change the thumbnail display • Speaker/Headphone volume adjustment While the thumbnail is displayed, thumbnail display changes in the following Operate the volume lever or the adjust zoom order if the zoom lever or adjust zoom buttons to adjust the speaker/headphone buttons are operated to O_...

  • Page 40: Using The Menu Screen

    Using the menu screen Press the MENU button. Touch the desired item to enter the setting. Touch the top menu O. Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to exit the menu Touch the submenu O. setting. • About _ guide display After touching touching...
  • Page 41 This a llows quick setting ofsome ofthe menus. Press the Q.MENU button. The following menus can be set. Touch the desired menu. • The items displayed differ depending the position of the mode dial or settings. [REC MODE] -) 69 [TIME LAPSE -) 70 REC]...

  • Page 42: Using The Setup Menu

    Using the Setup Menu • The items displayed differ depending on the position or settings of the mode dial. Select menu, : [SETUP] _ desired setting The screen display can be changed to [OFF] (a portion of information displayed) or [ON] (all information displayed).
  • Page 43 • When the home region is set for the first time, the screen for selecting home/travel destination appears after setting the home region successively. If the home region already been set once, execute the menu operation for Step 1. (Only when setting the region of your travel destination)
  • Page 44 The u nit isput i nto recording pause approx. 1second when t he unit isturned on with the mode set t o_ orO. • Depending onthe recording conditions, start time m ay b e longer than 1 second. • In the Quick power onmode, the zoom m agnification becomes 1 ×.
  • Page 45 iii_i;;;;i;;;;ii_ i_ iiiii_iiiiiiiii;;_i_iii _iii iii_ i i;iiii_ iliiiiii ii lilili_il_1iiiiiiiii_;iiiii_i;i?i?i_i_;i????????????????????????????????????? Please refer to page 49. The recording lamp lights up during recording and flashes when the unit receives a signal from the remote control or when the Self-timer is counting down.
  • Page 46 Itadjusts the brightness ofthe viewfinder. • These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. Extend the viewfinder open the LCD monitor. Touch [EVF SET]. • The viewfinder turns on. Touch [_/[_ to adjust setting. • Adjust while checking the picture in the viewfinder.
  • Page 47 Please be aware that ifamedium isformatted, then a ll t he data r ecorded on the medium will be erased and c annot berestored. Back up important data o n aPC, DVD disc e tc. (-)112, 124) • When formatting iscomplete, touch [EXIT] toexit the message screen.
  • Page 48 This i tem isused tostart the unit demonstration. (Only when the mode isatthe_ orO position) If[DEMO MODE] isswitched to[ON] and you touch [EXIT] when there i snoSD card inserted, the demonstration automatically starts. Ifany o peration takes place, the demonstration iscanceled.

  • Page 49: Of Direction Buttons

    Using with the remote control Select the menu. Menu button [MENU]* OK button [OK] : [SETUP] * means that these buttons function in the [REMOTE CONTROL] [ON] same manner as the corresponding buttons on the unit. Remove the insulation sheet 0 before using.
  • Page 50 Dispose of used batteries according the manufacturer's instructions. Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. CR2025 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Caution: Battery may explode •...

  • Page 51: Recording (Advanced)

    Zoom in/out function The maximum optical zoom ratio is 12x. The default setting of the [ZOOM MODE] is [i.Zoom 18x]. It can be extended to a maximum of 18x during Motion Picture Recording Mode. (-) 69) 4_ Change the mode O"...

  • Page 52: Image Stabilizer Function

    Image Stabilizer Function Use the image stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording. This unit is equipped with HYBRID O.l.S. HYBRID O.I.S. is a hybrid of optical and electrical image stabilizer. 4_ Change the mode Optical image stabilizer button O.l.&...

  • Page 53: Image Stabilizer Lock

    In Motion Picture Recording Mode, you can further improve optical image stabilization touching and holding O.I.S. LOCK icon. With this function, you can further reduce the effects of the shake that tends to occur when using zoom. O.l.S. LOCK icon •...

  • Page 54: Af/Ae Tracking

    AF/AE tracking 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) 4_ Change the mode 1 Touch •...

  • Page 55: Recording

    * This means the highest quality for this unit. Latest information, such as which Panasonic TVs can play back the scenes recorded 1080/60p recorded with this unit, can be found on the following support site.

  • Page 56: Recording 3D Video

    Recording 3D video With the supplied 3D Conversion Lens attached, you can record life-like and powerful video. To view 3D video, a television that supports 3D is required. 3D video The image is an illustration. • In the unit, the recordable 3D videos are side-by-side format...
  • Page 57 Tighten the attachment screw of the 3D Conversion Lens by rotating to LOCK. • Be careful not to overtighten. If the 3D Conversion Lens is overtightened, you may not be able to remove it from the unit. • Attach the 3D Conversion Lens securely so it will not tilt or move.
  • Page 58 Open the adjustment dial cover. • When turning the adjustment dials, hold the 3D Conversion Lens in the palm of your hand from the bottom and operate with the fingers of your other hand without applying too much force from above. When checking the adjustment, check with...
  • Page 59 (After checking the operation description, touch [NEXT].) Adjust the vertical alignment adjustment dial _ to align the vertical position of the subject shown duplicated. • Aim the unit at a subject from a distance of approximately 1.2 m (3.9 feet) to 2 m (6.6 feet), and keep the image shown level by using the guidelines •...
  • Page 60 • Use of a tripod is recommended for recording with a stable picture. • The reception range for the remote control might become narrow at the upper side of the unit, so operate from the lower side. (-) 50) • You will hear a sound when the unit is moved rapidly with the 3D Conversion Lens...

  • Page 61: Functions Of

    • Functions that cannot be used during 3D recording When recording with the 3D Conversion Lens, you cannot use certain functions. (Button/lever operations) (Recording functions) Zoom in/out function "I Intelligent contrast control HYBRID O.l.S. .2 Smile shot Soft skin mode Intelligent auto mode .3 Tele macrc...
  • Page 62 Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 VQT3B 18 FO810MZO ( 2000 (_)) IIII III III IIIII III IIII III IIII ©...

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