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Panasonic SDR-S50P Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
SD Video Camera
Model No.
SDR-S50P/PC
SDR-T55P/PC
SDR-T50P/PC
SD/HDD Video Camera
Model No.
SDR-H85P/PC
Before
connecting,
operating
or adjusting
this product,
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completely.
Spanish
Quick Use Guide is included.
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  • Page 1 Panaso.ic Operating Instructions SD Video Camera SD/HDD Video Camera SDR-S50P/PC SDR-H85P/PC Model No. Model No. SDR-T55P/PC SDR-T50P/PC Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guia para rapida consulta en espa5ol esta incluida.
  • Page 2 Date of Purchase Things You Should Know Dealer Purchased From 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.: S DR-S50P/SDR-T55P/SDR-T50P/SDR-H85P 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 Battery pack ( Lithium i on 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 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 6 Precautions USE & LOCATION device which could be damaged improper handling or storage. CARE • TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your • TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA ... Do not camera and power supply should not be use strong or abrasive detergents when exposed...
  • Page 7 • Indemnity about recorded recording, playback, deleting etc.). Do not content perform the following operations when the Panasonic does not accept lamp illuminates. It may damage the built- responsibility for damages directly in memory or cause a malfunction in the...
  • Page 8 Once the HDD i sout oforder, data c annot . Pictures may be slightly berestored. different from the original. Operation may s top inhot o rcold • The illustrations used in these operating environments. instructions show model The u nit isdisabled inorder toprotect the however, parts of the explanation...
  • Page 9 • IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of international Business Machines Corporation of the U.S. • Intel ®, Core Pentium ® and Celeron ® are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Contents Accessories ..........Quick Guide ..........Recording (Basic) Before recording ......Before using Intelligent Auto Mode ....Quick start ........Parts identification handling ........Quick power on ......Recording motion pictures ..39 Setup Selecting a media to record Power supply ......
  • Page 11 Playback Before using Motion picture playback .... 62 What you can do with a PC ..86 Creating still picture from motion End User License Agreement ..88 picture .......... Operating environment ..... Time frame index ......Setup Playing back motion pictures Installation ........
  • Page 12 Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Product numbers correct as of December 2009. These may be subject to change. Battery pack VW-VBL090 (SDR-S50) (SDR-T55/SDR-T50) Battery pack VW-VBK180 (SDR-H85) AC adaptor VSK0711 AC cable K2CA2CA00025 AV cable K2KYYYY00054 USB cable K1HY04YYO032 CD-ROM Software...

  • Page 13: An Sd Card

    Quick Guide • Inserting the battery Open the LCD monitor. Open the SD card cover and insert install the battery by inserting it in the (remove) the SD card into (from) the direction shown in the figure. card slot. • Face the label side Q in the direction shown in the illustration and press...

  • Page 14: Recording

    • Selecting a mode Press the button. Operate the mode switch to change mode to When selecting media to Recording mode (-_ 39, 45) record from the menu [SDR-T55/SDR-T50/SDR-H85] Playback mode (-_ 62, 67) Select the menu. (-_ 27) • Language selection [MEDIA SELECT]...
  • Page 15 • Motion picture playback • Still picture playback Change the mode to Use the joystick to select the Play Mode Change the mode to Select icon O, then press the center Use the joystick to select the Play Mode the joystick. Select icon O, then press the center the joystick.
  • Page 16 Parts identification handling LCD monitor • Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction "1 the arrow with your fingers. • it can open up to 90 °. • It can rotate up to 180 _ O towards the lens or 90 °...
  • Page 17 Lens cover Lens 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. --14 Microphone (built-in, stereo) AF/AE button [AF/AE] (-_ 49) Joystick Use the joystick to select the recording...
  • Page 18 Photoshot button ] (-) 45) 23 24 When recording: Zoom lever [W/T] (-) 47) When playing back: Thumbnail display switch / O_ ] (-) 63)/ Volume lever [-VOL-t-] (-) 64) Speaker Status indicator (-) 25) HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] (SDR-H85) (-_ 8) DC input terminal...
  • Page 19 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. It has been found...
  • Page 20 • Refer to page 113 when status indicator flashes either rapidly or slowly. • We recommend using Panasonic batteries (-) 12, 21, 120). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
  • Page 21 • Charging/Recording time • Temperature: 25 _C (77 °F)/humidity: 60% Supp!ied battery! 2 h 20 min 1 h 20 min 40 min VW-VBL090 (optional) [3.6 V/895 mAh] VW-VBK! 80 (optional) 2 h 50 min 2 h 55 min 1 h 30 min [3.6 V/1790 mAh] VW-VBK360...
  • Page 22 If the battery discharges, then (_J) will flash. • The remaining battery capacity is displayed wnen using the Panasonic battery that you can use for this unit. It may take time to display the remaining battery capacity. actual time can vary depending or your actual use.

  • Page 23: Recording

    Recording to a card 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...
  • Page 24 When using an SD card n ot from Panasonic, orone p reviously used onother equipment, for t he first t ime o nthis u nit, format the SD card. (-)76) When the SD card i sformatted, ofthe recorded data i sdeleted.
  • Page 25 Turning the unit on/off You can turn the power on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor. Press the power button to turn on the power. To turn off the power Ho!d down the power button until the status indicator goes off.

  • Page 26: Selecting

    Selecting a mode Change the mode to recording or playback. Operate the mode switch to change the mode to _ or []. Recording mode (-_ 39, 45) Playback mode (-_ 62, 67) VQT2L14...
  • Page 27 Using the menu screen ENTER MENU Press the MENU button. Select the desired setting, then press the joystick to enter the Select the desired top menu O, selection. then move the joystick right or press the joystick. To get back to the previous screen Move the joystick left.
  • Page 28 You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen. Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] --_ [LANGUAGE] press the joystick. Select [English] and press the joystick. Part of the menu will not be used depending on the used functions.
  • Page 29 MEDIA SELECT .2.3 [ECONOMY] The Power saving function is not Recording media may be set independently for both still pictures motior pictures. When about 5 minutes haye passed SDR-T55 I/[ SDR-T50 without any operation, this unit When recording to the SD card. select automatically turns off to save battery [SD CARD].
  • Page 30 [ALERT SOUND] [DEMO MODE] Starting and stopping Of recording This item is used to start the unit demonstration. power on!off can be confirmed with this (Only when the mode is at the position) When an error occurs. Check the [ SDR-S50 sentence displayed on the screen.
  • Page 31 Playback mode "1 Only when the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, this does not appear. Only when the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, this appears. These menus are only for [ SDR-T55 SDR-T5O These menus...
  • Page 32 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>...

  • Page 33: Selecting

    Itispossible todisplay and record the time a tthe travel destination by selecting your home region and the travel destination. Select the menu. (-_ 27) region successively. If the home region has already been set once, execute WORLD menu operation for Step 1. I [SETUP] [SET TIME]...
  • Page 34 Adjusting LCD monitor * It is not displayed in the Manual Mode or in the playback mode. If you use the AC adaptor, the F__ • These settings will not affect the images indication appears and the screen actually recorded. becomes brighter automatically...

  • Page 35: Before Recording

    Before recording • Basic camera positioning Hold the unit with both hands. 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 36: Auto Mode

    The f ollowing modes based onshooting conditions are set just b y pointing the unit towhat you want torecord. flU/MANUAL Q Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] Press this button to change the mode to Intelligent Auto Mode or Manual Mode. • Please refer to page 58 about Manual Mode.
  • Page 37 Auto focus • About Intelligent Auto Mode The unit focuses automatically. When the Intelligent Auto Mode is set to on, the Auto white balance and Auto focus • Auto focus does not work correctly in the following situations. Record pictures in the operate and automatically...

  • Page 38: Quick Start

    • Quick start standby mode is canceled about 5 minutes have elapsed mode is set to This u nit will r esume recording/pause mode • It may take some time for Automatic white about 0.8 seconds after the LCD monitor balance to adjust.
  • Page 39 Recording motion pictures • Open the lens cover before turning the unit on. (-_ 17) Change the mode to _ Still pictures can be recorded while open the LCD monitor. recording the motion picture. (-> 46) Press the recording start/stop The images recorded between...
  • Page 40 Media forrecording both s till p ictures and motion pictures may b eset o n the SD Card, the built-in memory orthe HDD. Select the menu. (_ 27) I [MEDIA SELECT] Select the media to record motion pictures or still pictures, then press the center of the joystick.

  • Page 41: Manual

    Pressing the LONG R EC. button allows for r ecording atthe same image quality as Normal recording mode for a pproximately twice as long. Long recording button Pressing the button wi!l switch between Normal recording mode and Long recording mode, Press and hold the LONG REC.

  • Page 42: Rec Mode] (-)

    Switch the picture quality ofthe motion pictures toberecorded. Select the menu. (_ 27) desired I [RECORD SETUP] [REC MODE] setting Normal recording mode mode 4 GB 1 h45min 3h30min 16 GB 3 h 30 min 14 h 32 GB 7 h 30 min 15 h 30 h 64 GB...

  • Page 43: White

    Long r ecording mode ....Recording mode 3 h 30 min 16 GB 28 h 32 GB 30 h 60 h 64 GB 30 h 60 h 121 h SDR-T55 _J 3 h 30 min Built-in memory SDR-T50 4 GB 1 h 40 min 3 h 20 min 6 h 40 min...

  • Page 44: Motion Pictures

    InNormal recording mode, you may s witch Message is displayed when this unit is the audio recording method for m otion moved rapidly. picture recording on the SD Card. Select the menu. (-> 27) [RECORD SETUP] [SHOOTING 4_ _ / LSDR-T50 GUIDE] [ON] Select [SD CARD] in...

  • Page 45: Vqt2L14

    Recording still pictures • Open the lens cover before turning on the power. (-) 17) Still pictures can also be recorded while recording motion pictures. • Refer to page 40 for methods for selecting recording media. Change the mode to _ About the screen indications in open the LCD monitor.

  • Page 46: Still Pictures

    Records at the number of recording pixels set under [ASPECT] (-_ 55). • SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. 640x480 512 MB 3600 16:9 640x360 1 GB 7400 15000 • The edges of still pictures recorded on this 30000 unit with a 16:9 aspect...

  • Page 47: Optical Zoom

    Recording functions vmLA_J_ <> Change the mode W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) • The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved. It is possible to enhance the zoom If the zoom magnification exceeds 78×...
  • Page 48 Optical Image stabilizer can stabilize image without decreasing the image quality. {) Change the mode t o _ . O.LS, Optical image stabilizer button Pressing the button changes optical image stabilizer setting. ((_))_ • Set the Manual Mode before setting the Image Stabilizer function to off.
  • Page 49 AF/AE tracking I VIDE0 I _ • Open the lens cover before turning the unit on. (-) 17) 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.
  • Page 50 Recording functions of operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. 4> Change the mode Press the joystick, and icons will be displayed on the screen. Backlight compensation Fade Help mode Web mode Guide line PRE-REC •...

  • Page 51: Web Mode] (-)

    This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening compensation of a backlit subject. When you start recording, the image/audio gradually appears. (Fade in) When you pause recording, the image/audio (Fade in) gradually disappears. (Fade out) • The Fade setting is canceled when the recording stops.

  • Page 52: Guide Lines] (-)

    playing back motion pictures and still pictures. Guide___ You can check if the image is level while recording function can also be used to estimate the balance the composition. • The guide lines do not appear on the images actually recorded.

  • Page 53: Soft Skin Mode] .I (-,)

    Soft skin mode This makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive appearance. This is more effective if you record a person closely from the torso Color night rec This function allows you to record color images very low light situations.

  • Page 54: Scene Mode] (-)

    Recording functions of menus I=tt11_ I=_i_'M_'_[_111_1111_| _ SCENE MODE When you record images in different situations, this [iNNI mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds apertures. • Change the mode to Select the menu. (-) 27) [RECORD SETUP] [SCENE MODE] _ desired setting •...

  • Page 55: Aspect] (-)

    I_T_71 I=_ Jt_ I_1_ _l'_jlm_i It is possible to continuously record motion picture SDR-T55 an SD card when there is no space available in the built- [ SDR-T50 in memory. (It allows you to record only to SD card from built-in memory,) RELAY REC...

  • Page 56: Balance

    I=[IT_E_I I=_ it[_ 1_]_J[_ _ 1"_jl_"_i _ WIND NOISE This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in CANCELER microphones while maintaining the realism. • Change the mode to • Select the Manual Mode. (-_ 58) Select the menu. (-_ 27) [RECORD SETUP] [WIND...

  • Page 57: Self Timer] (-,)

    I_37T'_71 I=_ Jt_J_1_]_J[_ _ T_ jl_"_i _ SELF TIMER This is for recording still pictures using the timer. • Change the mode to Select the menu. (_ 27) [PICTURE] [SELF TIMER] desired setting _)10 (Records after 10 seconds) _)2 (Records after 2 seconds) •...

  • Page 58: Vqt2L14

    Manual recording functions <> Change the mode Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. • m_=_==_ appears on the screen. _/MANUALO W'B White ba!ance (-)59) Aperture adjustment (--) 60) SHTR Shutter speed (-'_ 60) • To change to Manual Focus Mode Switch the operation icon by pressing...

  • Page 59: Vqt2L14

    _IPHOT01 Automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors 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 (-> 58) Select [Wm_'_=B ] with the joystick.

  • Page 60: 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 (-_ 58) Select [i_] or [SH_] w ith the screen brightness may change or a...

  • Page 61: Focus

    wDLA_£JI PHOT0 I If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual focus. {_ Change the mode • Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Focus Mode (-> 58) (When MF assist function is used) Select the menu. (-3, 27) [RECORD [ON] SETUP]...

  • Page 62: Motion Picture Playback

    Motion picture playback Change the mode to _. [ SDR-T55 SDR-T5O Use the joystick to select the Play Mode Select icon O, then press the center 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 63: Time Frame Index

    To play back scenes recorded Select the playback operation in long recording mode (-_ 41) with the joystick. Select [CHANGE VIDEO] I SDR-S50 ÷ I_/I I: Playback/Pause <<1: Rewind playback I SDR-T55 SDR-T5O IH_ : Fast forward playback Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails.

  • Page 64: Vqt2L14

    • Speaker volume adjustment • Frame-by-frame playback Move the volume lever to adjust the speaker The motion picture is advanced one frame at a time. volume during playback. Pause the playback, Move the joystick left or right. (4|| is for reverse frame-by-frame playback) •...

  • Page 65: Vqt2L14

    Choose the thumbnail from which you wish to begin playback, then press the One-scene images will b e displayed thumbnails under the set s earch conditions. center of the joystick. Itispossible toplay b ack the scene from any • Next (previous) thumbnail can be desired point.

  • Page 66: Vqt2L14

    Playback ofthe first s cene starts after playback ofthe last scene finishes. Select the menu. (-) 27) [VIDEO SETUP] [REPEAT PLAY] [ON] The O indication appears on the full screen views. • All the scenes are played back repeatedly. (When playing back motion pictures...

  • Page 67: Still Picture Playback

    Still picture playback Change the mode to _. SDR-T55 SDR-T50 Use the joystick to select the Play Mode Select icon O, then press the center 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 68: Vqt2L14

    • Next (previous) page can be displayed Still picture compatibility selecting [_/[_. • This unit is compliant with the unified Select the playback operation standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File system_ established by JEITA with the joystick. (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries...

  • Page 69: Vqt2L14

    Still pictures recorded on the same day c an beplayed back insuccession. Select _ and press the Select the date select icon and joystick. press the joystick. Select the desired item and Date select icon press the joystick. [DATE SETUP]: Select the playback date, then Select the desired...

  • Page 70: Deleting Scenes/Still

    Deleting scenes/still pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. Change the mode To delete by confirming images Press th e _ button while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back.

  • Page 71: Vqt2L14

    When you stop deleting halfway Press the MENU button while deleting. • The scenes or still pictures that have Scenes/still pictures can be protected already been deleted when the deletion that they are not deleted by mistake. canceled cannot be restored. (Even if you protect some...

  • Page 72: [] Dividing A Scene To Partially

    Dividing a scene to partially delete This divides the recorded scenes in two and deletes the front half or back half. ( SDR-T55 SDR-T50 4_ Change the mode and switch play mode selection to [VIDEO/ Built-inMemory] (-> 62) Change the mode [_[], and switch play mode...

  • Page 73: Dpof Setting

    DPOF setting You can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD card. 4_ Change the mode _;_], and switch play mode selection to [PICTURE/ SD CARD] Select the menu. (-3, 27) To cancel all DPOF settings...

  • Page 74: Copying Between Sd Card And Built-In Memory/Hdd

    Copying between SD card 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 75: Vqt2L14

    • Ifthere i snot m uch remaining capacity inthe SD card, aconfirmation message asking to copy after deleting all d ata o n the SD card i sdisplayed. Be aware that deleted data c annot berestored. Press the MENU button after Change the mode to [].

  • Page 76: Formatting

    Formatting 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. (-_ 79, 86) Select the menu. (-_ 27) [ SDR-S50 I [SETUP] [FORMAT...

  • Page 77: Watching Video/Pictures

    Watching Video/Pictures on your TV wDLA_OJI PHOTO 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. • If you have a TV with an SD card slot, the motion pictures and still pictures recorded on an...

  • Page 78: Vqt2L14

    TV for details.) Refer to the following support site for information about Panasonic TVs with an SD card slot for playing back your pictures. http://panasonic.net/ • For details on how to play back, please read the operating instructions for the TV.

  • Page 79: Connecting A Dvd Burner To Copy To/Play Back A Disc

    DVD disc can also be played back. • Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it. using I We recommend Panasonic DVD burner VW-BNI/VW-BN2. • About discs that can be used for copying Copy*! Additional copy*2 Format .3 "1...

  • Page 80: Vqt2L14

    Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with DVD burner) to the DVD burner. • You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit. Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to []. Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner).

  • Page 81: Vqt2L14

    • You c annot copy from multiple SD cards to1disc. (You can additionally copy only t oa DVD-RAM) • Motion pictures and s till p ictures cannot both b ecopied toasingle disc. • Scenes recorded inNormal recording mode and scenes recorded inlong r ecording mode cannot be copied tothe same disc.

  • Page 82: Vqt2L14

    Important Notice • When inserting a disc containing recorded motion/sti!l pictures into other devices, a message Prompting you to format the disc may be displaYed: D O not format the d sc, s nce de eted data cannot be restored ater.

  • Page 83: Vqt2L14

    • Only discs that have been copied by connecting this unit to the DVD burner created with VideoCam Suite 3.0 can be played back. Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner) Connect this unit to the DVD burner to prepare for playback. (-_ 79) •...

  • Page 84: Vqt2L14

    • Connect this unit to a DVD burner, use the joystick to select [PLAY DISC], then press the center of the joystick. (-> 79) • Formatting discs To release the disc protection This is for initializing DVD-RAM DVD-RW/+RW discs. Select the menu. (-3, 27) Please be aware that if a disc...

  • Page 85: Vqt2L14

    Dubbing images onto other video devices 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. AV cable (supplied) •...

  • Page 86: You Can Do With A Pc

    What you can do with a 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 cards using VideoCam Suite 3.0, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM.

  • Page 87: Vqt2L14

    • When Windows is used as the PC operating system, a message prompting to format may display when a 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:llpanasonic.netlavclsdcardlinformationlSDXC.html •...

  • Page 88: Vqt2L14

    Software Licensee (collectively "Software"), but a ll will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic applicable rights topatents, copyrights, or any of its distributors will not be liable for trademarks and t rade s ecrets...

  • Page 89: Vqt2L14

    Operating environment • 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 90: Vqt2L14

    Free hard disk Ultra DMA -- 33 or more drive space 450 MB or more (for installing the software) • When writing to a DVD/SD, more than double the amount free space as the disc being created is necessary. Sound DirectSound Support Interface...

  • Page 91: Vqt2L14

    • Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) IBM PC/AT compatible 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 I/Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack l/Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack l/Service...

  • Page 92: Vqt2L14

    Installation 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.

  • Page 93: Vqt2L14

    When installation is complete, some • Uninstalling VideoCam Suite notes will appear. Check the contents, then close Follow the steps below to uninstall the window. software applications that you no longer Select [Yes, I want to restart my require. computer now.], then click Select [start] --_ [Control Panel] [Finish].

  • Page 94: Vqt2L14

    • Use the AC adapter to free you from http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/ worrying about the battery running down. i nformation/SDXC.html Turn on the unit.

  • Page 95: Vqt2L14

    SDR-T55/SD 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.

  • Page 96: Vqt2L14

    When the unit i sconnected toaPC, itisrecognized as an external drive. • Removable disk ( Example: %_ f_ )isdisplayed in[Computer]. [ SDR-T55 SDR-T50 We recommend using VideoCam Suite * [CAM_MEM] is displayed 3.0 tocopy or write b ack m otion picture data.

  • Page 97: Vqt2L14

    If you log on with a user name for a guest user account, 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...

  • Page 98: Vqt2L14

    You c an easily upload motion pictures toYouTube with the VideoCam Suite 3.0. You n eed t o record the motion picture toupload inweb m ode. (-)51) Turn on this unit, then change mode Connect this unit to a PC. (_ 94) •...

  • Page 99: Mac

    If using Mac • 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 iMac G5 1.9 GHz or higher Intel ®...

  • Page 100: Vqt2L14

    Indications • Recording indications "1 SDR-T55 SDR-T5O }only PRE-REC PRE-REC (-) 52) only Manual Mode (-) 58) l| OhOOmOOs _ _2_ Intelligent Auto Mode (-) 36) MFm_/:_PJRlh20rn Manual focus (,-) 61) t/100 ®,o % _1 _w i1_1@1db1"+_,11"+6,211_ OPEN White balance (-) 59) 11100 Shutter...

  • Page 101: Vqt2L14

    • Playback indications d)10/_)2 Self-timer recording (-) 57) R3000 Remaining number of still I_11111_1_1_,_,141414_41_11_II I_1_111"_I I pictures (-) 45) I)-/-,l/I I I_/_111 (White) Still picture recording Display during playback (-) 62, 67) possible status 0h00m00s Playback time (-) 63) (Red) Recording still picture No.10...

  • Page 102: Vqt2L14

    • Indication of connection to other devices Accessing the card (-) 94) ÷_ Accessing the built-in memory (-) 94) .1 Accessing the HDD (-) 94) *2 • Confirmatory indications (Time The built-in battery is low. display} (-) 32) [=T=] Warning for face-to-face recording (-) 34)

  • Page 103: Vqt2L14

    Messages Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text. "1 SDR-T50 }only only We recommend backing up important recorded motion pictures and still pictures periodically to a PC, DVD disc etc. to protect it. This message does not indicate that there RECOMMEND DATA BACK...

  • Page 104: Vqt2L14

    THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED. • Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (-> 19) If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, remove the battery and then insert it again. If the message appears even after repeating...

  • Page 105: That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

    Functions that cannot be used simultaneously Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit's specifications. • In Manual Mode Intelligent Auto Mode • When the Color night rec function is used • in Manual Mode AF/AE tracking •...

  • Page 106: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Id't_FJr_ This unit cannot • Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently turned charged. (-) 20) • In cold places, the battery using time becomes shorter. This unit does not stay on long enough. • The battery has a limited life.
  • Page 107 This unit cannot • Remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about operated though it is 1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC turned adaptor. Then about 1 minute later, turn on the power again. (Conducting the above operation while This unit does not...
  • Page 108 • Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails displayed as _ cannot be played back. ictures cannot play Any scenes/still ack. • Please read the operating instructions of your TV lthough this unit is "_ and select the channel that matches the input used orrectly connected...
  • Page 109 I d"t_ Far_ • After re-inserting the SD card into the unit. reconnect When connected the supplied USB cable. I the USB cable, this • Select another USB terminal on the PC. • Check the operating environment, (-) 89) • Connect the supplied USB cable again after _t:_t;cnOt...

  • Page 110: For Use

    Cautions for use Do not spray insecticides or volatile About this unit chemicals onto the unit. • If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, The unit and the SD card become warm its body may be marred and the surface during use.
  • Page 111 HDD carefully. Panasonic will a desiccant (silica gel) in with it. not be held responsible in the unlikely case that private data is divulged.
  • Page 112 temperature: 15 °C to25°C (59 °F to About the AC adaptor 77°F), Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%) • If the temperature of the battery • Extremely high temperatures or low extremely high or extremely low, charging temperatures will shorten the life of the may take time or the battery may not be battery.
  • Page 113 About charging errors When the status indicator is flashing at a • The memory capacity indicated on the label of an SD card is the total of the particularly fast or slow rate, the following should be considered, capacity for copyright protection management and the capacity...
  • Page 114 • [ SDR-S50 } To physically format an SD LCD monitor card, connect the unit via the AC adaptor, select [FORMAT CARD] from the menu, • When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it and then press and hold the delete button with a soft cloth such as eye glass cleaner.
  • Page 115 About condensation When condensation forms on the unit, the lens will cloud up and the unit may not work properly. Make every effort to ensure that condensation does not form. If it does form, take the actions described below. Causes of condensation Condensation takes place when the ambient...
  • Page 116 Specifications SDVideoCamera[ SDR-S50 }1_1[ SDR-?50 SD/HDD Video Camera Information for your safety DC 3.6 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording: Charging: [ SDR-S50 SDR-T55 [ SDR-S50 SDR-T55 [ SDR-T50 [ SDR-T5O 2.9 W 7.7 W 3.5 W 7.7 W Signal system EIA Standard:...
  • Page 117 1round speaker Auto t racking white b alance system adjustment Standard illumination 1,400 Ix Minimum required Approx. 5 Ix (1/30 in Low light mode) illumination Approx. 2 Ix with the Color night rec function 1.0 Vp-p, 75 f_, NTSC system output level 316 mV, 600 f_...
  • Page 118 Mass(Weight) [ SDR-S50 Approx. 239 g (Approx. 0.53 Ibs.) operation [with battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)] I SDR-T55 Approx. 238 g (Approx. 0.52 Ibs.) [ SDR-T50 [with battery (supplied)] Approx. 317.5 g (Approx. 0.7 Ibs.) [with battery (supplied)] operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32...
  • Page 119 Still pictures Recording 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 compliant) SDHC Memory Card: 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 24 GB, 32 GB (FAT32 system compliant) SDXC...
  • Page 120 Optional accessories VW-BCl0PP Battery Charger VW-VBL090 Rechargeable Lithium ion Battery (SDR-S50) Pack (SDR-T55iSDR-T50) VW-VBK180 Rechargeable Lithium ion Battery Pack VW-VBK360 Rechargeable Lithium ion Battery Pack VW-LDCl03PP Video DC Light VZ-LL10PP Light bulb for video DC light VW-SK12PP Shoe adaptor VW-ACK180PP Accessory VQT2L14...
  • Page 121 RP-SDR08GU1A Class 2 8GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDR04GU Class 2 4GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDR02GU1A Class 22GB SD Memory Card RP-SDP16GU1K Class4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDP12GU1K Class 4 12 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDP08GU1K Class 4 8GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDP04GU1K Class 4 4GB SDHC Memory...

  • Page 122: Accessories

    Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS) VISA Credit Card # MasterCard Expiration Date Discover Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order Payable to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address) Ship To: Mrs. Phone#: First...

  • Page 123: Rico

    Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Camcorder Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only)
  • Page 124 10am-7pm For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877=833-8855 Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com Or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com You may also contact...

  • Page 125: Customers)

    PANASONIC PRODUCT- Lh'VIITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase. Camcorder Product...

  • Page 126: Index

    Index Gain ......AC adaptor ....20, 112 A/V terminal ....16, 77, 85 Grip belt ......Guide line ...... AF/AE tracking ....Alert sound ..... Aspect ........... Audio rec ....... HDD information display .... Auto focus ...... Help mode ......
  • Page 127 Recordable time ....21,42 Recording modes ....Recording time elapsed .... Recovery ...... Relay recording ....Remaining number of still pictures ..Remaining time left for recording ..Repeat playback ....Resume playback ....Scene mode ....SD card information display ..
  • Page 128 Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guia espahola para el uso rbpido • Como insertar la bateria Abrir la pantalla LCD. Abrir Ia tapa de Ia tarjeta SD e insertar (extraer) Meta la bateria insertandola en la direcci6n la tarjeta SD en (de) ta ranura para ta tarjeta. se_alada en la figura.
  • Page 129 • Seleccion del modo Pulsar el bot6n Utilice el selector de modo para cambiar modoa Como seleccionar un medio Modo de grabaci6n (-) 39, 45) para grabar [SDR-T55]/ [SDR-T50]/[SDR-H85] Modo de reproducci6n (-) 62, 67) Seleccione el menu. (_ 27) •...
  • Page 130 Reproduccion de peliculas Reproduccion de fotografias Cambie el modo a Cambie el modo a Usar el joystick para seleccionar Usar el joystick para seleccionar icono de Seleccion de Modo de icono de Selecci6n de Modo de Reproducci6n O, luego presionar Reproduccion O, luego presionar...
  • Page 131 VQT2L14...
  • Page 132 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonio Way, Seoauous, NJ 07094 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 VQT2 L 14 F1209RA0 © Panasonic Corporation 2009 Printed in Indonesia...

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