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Panasonic HDC-SD600 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

High Definition Video Camera
HDC-SD600
Model No.
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
VQT2V00

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera HDC-SD600 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT2V00...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Information for Your Safety WARNING: The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, The mains plug of the power supply cord ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT shall remain readily operable. DAMAGE, To completely disconnect this apparatus ≥...
  • Page 3 ∫ Information for Users on [Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Collection and Disposal of Old Union] Equipment and used Batteries These symbols are only valid in the These symbols on the European Union. If you wish to discard products, packaging, and/ these items, please contact your local or accompanying...

  • Page 4: This Unit

    ∫ Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content, and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Setup Information for Your Safety.....2 Accessories..........7 [1] Using the menu screen ..... 31 Using the quick menu ....32 Preparation [2] Using the Setup Menu ....33 [3] Using with the remote Before using control......... 40 [1] Parts identification and Operation of direction buttons/ handling ........
  • Page 6 [2] Various playback functions ..77 With a PC Playing back motion pictures/ still pictures by date ..... 77 Before using Face highlight playback/ [1] What you can do with a PC ..101 Highlight playback/ End User License Agreement..103 Intelligent scene selection ....

  • Page 7: Accessories

    Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as of Apr 2010. These may be subject to change. Battery pack VW-VBG130 AC adaptor VSK0698 AC cable K2CQ29A00002 DC cable K2GJYDC00004...

  • Page 8: Preparation

    Battery release lever [BATT] (l 12) Battery holder (l 12) DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 14) ≥ Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VW-AD21E-K; optional). 10 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 87, 91)
  • Page 9 21 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 19) ≥ It can open up to 90o. 22 23 24 25 26 ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction. Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.
  • Page 10 28 Status indicator (l 17) 28 29 30 29 Photoshot button [ ] (l 24) 30 Zoom lever [W/T] (In motion picture recording mode or still picture recording mode) (l 42) Thumbnail display switch [ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback mode) (l 30) 31 Internal microphones 32 Mode switch (l 18)

  • Page 11: Setup

    Panasonic products and 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 the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.

  • Page 12: Inserting/Removing The Battery

    ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 7, 13, 138). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ≥ Do not heat or expose to flame. ≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

  • Page 13: Charging And Recording Time

    ≥ 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, the indication will stay green and will not change until the remaining time falls below 9 hours 59 minutes.

  • Page 14: Connecting To The Ac Outlet

    Connecting to the AC outlet The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet. Important: While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge. ≥...

  • Page 15: Recording To A Card

    ≥ Keep the Memory Card e_cam out of reach of children to prevent (This website is in English only.) swallowing.

  • Page 16: 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 38) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.

  • Page 17: Turning The Unit On/Off

    Preparation Turning the unit on/off Setup You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor. Turning the unit on and off with the power button 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.

  • Page 18: Selecting A Mode

    Preparation Selecting a mode Setup Change the mode to recording or playback. Operate the mode switch to change the mode to Motion picture recording mode (l 22) Still picture recording mode (l 24) Playback mode (l 28, 73) VQT2V00...

  • Page 19: Adjusting Lcd Monitor

    Preparation Adjusting LCD monitor Setup How to use the touch ≥ Do not touch the LCD monitor with hard screen pointed tips, such as ball point pens. ≥ Perform the touch screen calibration when the touch is not recognised or wrong You can operate by directly touching the location is recognised.

  • Page 20: 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 21: Basic

    Basic Before recording Recording/ Playback ∫ Basic camera positioning 1 Hold the unit with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. 3 It is convenient to use sub recording start/stop button A when holding the unit around your waist.

  • Page 22: Recording Motion Pictures

    Basic Recording motion Recording/ Playback pictures Change the mode to Open the LCD monitor. Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. A When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording. ≥...

  • Page 23: Motion Pictures

    ∫ Screen indications in the motion picture recording mode 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 0h00m00s A Recording mode R 1h20m R 1h20m R 1h20m B Remaining time left for recording (When the remaining time is less than 1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes red.) C Recording time elapsed Each time the unit is put into recording pause, the counter display will be reset...

  • Page 24: Recording Still Pictures

    Basic Recording still pictures Recording/ Playback Change the mode to Open the LCD monitor. Press the button halfway. (For auto focus only) Press the button fully. Focus indication: A Focus indication ± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing ¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful.

  • Page 25: Recording Still Pictures In Motion Picture Recording Mode

    ∫ About the screen indications in ∫ About the focusing area still picture recording When there is a contrasting object ahead or behind the subject in the focus area, the subject may not be focused. If so, move the MEGA contrasting object out of the focus area.

  • Page 26: Intelligent Auto Mode

    Basic Intelligent auto mode Recording/ Playback 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 Press this button to switch intelligent auto mode/manual mode. ≥ Please refer to page 69 about manual mode.

  • Page 27: Auto Focus

    ≥ Optical image stabilizer function (l 43) is set to Active mode/ON in all modes. ≥ Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions, such as when faces are of certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used. ≥...

  • Page 28: Motion Picture/Still Picture Playback

    Basic Motion picture/Still Recording/ Playback picture playback Change the mode to Touch the play mode select icon A. Touch [VIDEO/SD CARD] or [PICTURE/SD CARD]. A [VIDEO/SD CARD] B [PICTURE/SD CARD] Touch the scene or the still picture to be played back. ≥...
  • Page 29 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. A Operation icon 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 0h00m00s ≥ Touch to display/not-display the operation icon. Motion picture playback Still picture playback Playback/Pause Slide show (playback of the still 1/;: 1/;: Rewind playback pictures in numerical order) Fast forward playback start/pause.

  • Page 30: Motion Picture Compatibility

    ∫ Change the thumbnail display ∫ Speaker volume adjustment While the thumbnail is displayed, the Operate the volume lever or the adjust zoom thumbnail display changes in the following buttons to adjust the speaker volume during order if the zoom lever or adjust zoom motion picture playback.

  • Page 31: Setup

    Basic Using the menu screen Setup Press the MENU button. Touch the desired item to enter the setting. Touch the top menu A. Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to exit the menu Touch the submenu B. setting. ∫ About guide display After touching , touching the submenus...

  • Page 32: Using The Quick Menu

    Using the quick menu This allows quick setting of some of the menus. Press the Q.MENU button. The following menus can be set. Touch the desired menu. ≥ The items displayed differ depending on the position of the mode switch or settings. Icon Function Page...

  • Page 33: Using The Setup Menu

    Basic Using the Setup Menu Setup ≥ The items displayed differ depending on the position and settings of the mode switch. Select the menu. : [SETUP] # desired setting [DISPLAY] [OFF]/[ON] The screen indications are selected as [OFF] [ON] shown in the illustration. ≥...

  • Page 34: Date Format

    ≥ 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 has already been set once, execute the menu operation for Step 1. (Only when setting the region of your travel destination) Touch...

  • Page 35: Quick Start] [Off]/[On

    [QUICK POWER ON] [OFF]/[ON] The unit is put into recording pause approx. 1 second when the unit is turned on with the mode set to ≥ Depending on the recording conditions, start time may be longer than 1 second in still picture recording mode.
  • Page 36 [REMOTE CONTROL] [OFF]/[ON] Please refer to page 40. [REC LAMP] [OFF]/[ON] 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. When this is set to [OFF], it does not light during recording.

  • Page 37: Hdmi Resolution

    [LCD SET] It adjusts brightness and colour density on the LCD monitor. ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. Touch [LCD SET]. Touch the desired setting item. [BRIGHTNESS]: Brightness of the LCD monitor [COLOUR]: Colour level of the LCD monitor Touch to adjust settings.

  • Page 38: Format Card

    [INITIAL SET] Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition. ≥ Settings for [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed. [FORMAT CARD] Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored.

  • Page 39: Demo Mode] [Off]/[On

    [DEMO MODE] [OFF]/[ON] This item is used to start the unit demonstration. (Only when the mode is at the position) If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [ON] when there is no SD card inserted, the demonstration automatically starts. If any operation takes place, the demonstration is cancelled. However if no operations take place for approx.

  • Page 40: Using With The Remote Control

    Basic Using with the remote Setup control Select the menu. 11 OK button [OK] * means that these buttons function in the : [SETUP] # same manner as the corresponding [REMOTE CONTROL] # [ON] buttons on the unit. Remove the insulation sheet A before using.

  • Page 41: Operation Of Direction Buttons/Ok Button

    Operation of direction CAUTION buttons/OK button Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with Press a direction button. the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. PAUSE STILL ADV STILL ADV Dispose of used batteries according to SKIP STOP SKIP...

  • Page 42: Advanced

    Advanced Zoom in/out function Recording (Advanced) The maximum optical zoom ratio is 12k. The default setting of the [ZOOM MODE] is [Opt.Zoom 12k]. (l 53) ¬ Change the mode to Zoom lever/Adjust zoom buttons T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥...

  • Page 43: Optical Image Stabilizer Function

    Advanced Optical image stabilizer Recording (Advanced) function Optical image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as much. ¬ Change the mode to Optical image stabilizer button O.I.S. Pressing the button changes the optical image stabilizer setting. (Motion picture recording mode) # OFF (Still picture recording mode)

  • Page 44: Af/Ae Tracking

    Advanced AF/AE tracking Recording (Advanced) 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) ¬ Change the mode to Touch ∫...

  • Page 45: 1080/50P Recording

    Advanced 1080/50p recording Recording (Advanced) This is a 1080/50p (1920k1080/50 progressive) recording mode that can record in maximum quality*. * This means the highest quality for this unit. ¬ Change the mode to 1080 1080/50p button To set to 1080/50p recording mode, press and hold the button until 1080/50p displayed.

  • Page 46: Recording Functions Of Operation Icons

    Advanced Recording functions of Recording (Advanced) operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. ¬ Change the mode to Touch to display the (e.g. Backlight compensation) operation icons on the screen. Select an operation icon. ≥...

  • Page 47: Intelligent Contrast Control

    Fade When you start recording, the image/audio gradually (Fade in) appears. (Fade in) When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually disappears. (Fade out) ≥ The fade setting is cancelled when the recording stops. ∫ To select the colour for fade in/out (Fade out) : [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOUR] # [WHITE] or [BLACK]...

  • Page 48: Smile Shot

    Smile shot When a smiling face is detected during motion picture recording, the unit automatically records a still picture. The icon changes each time it is touched. (ON) # (Face recognition) # OFF The unit records a still picture on detecting a smiling face. Still pictures are only recorded when the face of a person registered using face recognition (l 55) is detected.

  • Page 49: Red Eye Reduction

    Built-in flash When the button is pressed, the flash is activated and the picture will be recorded. Use the built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places. Each time the ß icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order: ß...

  • Page 50: Backlight Compensation

    Self-timer This is for recording still pictures using the timer. Each time the icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order: Ø10 (Records after 10 seconds) # Ø2 (Records after 2 seconds) # setting cancelled ≥...

  • Page 51: Tele Macro

    Tele macro A more impressive image can be obtained by focusing on the object only in close-up and shading off the background. ≥ The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 70 cm. ≥ If the magnification is 12k or less, then it is automatically set to 12k. ≥...

  • Page 52: Recording Functions Of Menus

    Advanced Recording functions of Recording (Advanced) menus [SCENE MODE] When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. ≥ Change the mode to : [RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting [OFF]: Cancel the setting To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback 5Sports:...

  • Page 53: Zoom Mode

    ≥ (Night scenery/Night portrait) ≥ (Fireworks) j The shutter speed is 1/2 or more in still j The shutter speed is 1/25. picture recording mode. j Image may get washed out when j It is recommended using a tripod. recorded in bright surrounding. ≥...

  • Page 54: Time Lapse Rec

    [TIME LAPSE REC] A scene that moves slowly for long period of time is recorded frame by frame with an interval, and is recorded as a short time motion picture. A frame is recorded with a set recording interval. 25 frames will make up motion picture of 1 second. ≥...

  • Page 55: Face Recog

    [DIGITAL CINEMA] Use this function to record an image with vivid colour, like an image on a movie film. ≥ Change the mode to ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 69) ≥ Set the recording mode to HA or HG. (l 53) : [RECORD SETUP] # [DIGITAL CINEMA] # [ON] ≥...

  • Page 56: Registering A Face For Face Recognition

    ∫ Registering a face for face recognition [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [SAVE] ≥ Up to a maximum of 6 people can be registered. Align the person’s face with the guide. ≥ Take a picture of the persons face from the front, ensuring that their hair does not hide the outline of their face, their eyes or their eyebrows.

  • Page 57: Changing The Information Of A Registered Person

    ∫ Changing the information of a registered person Select the menu. [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [EDIT] Touch the desired item to enter the setting. ≥ Up to 3 face shots can be registered. To additionally register or to change/delete the registered face shots, touch the face shot.

  • Page 58: Face Framing

    [NAME DISPLAY] When a registered person is detected by face recognition during recording, the name registered for that person is displayed. ≥ Change the mode to : [RECORD SETUP] # [NAME DISPLAY] # desired number [OFF]/[1]/[2]/[3] ≥ Displayed name will disappear after a while. ≥...

  • Page 59: Auto Slow Shtr

    [AGS] If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position while recording motion pictures, it is automatically put into recording pause. ≥ Change the mode to : [RECORD SETUP] # [AGS] # [ON] ≥ The AGS function may activate and cause the unit to pause the recording if you are recording a subject right above or right below you.

  • Page 60: Shooting Guide

    [SHOOTING GUIDE] Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly. ≥ Change the mode to : [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. (Message will appear even if it is pausing the recording if [DEMO MODE] is set to [ON].) ≥...

  • Page 61: Mic Level

    [MIC LEVEL] When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted. ≥ Change the mode to ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 69) Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting [AUTO]: AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically.

  • Page 62: Picture Adjust

    [PICTURE ADJUST] Adjust the quality of the image while recording. Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image. ≥ Change the mode to ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 69) Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [PICTURE ADJUST] Touch the desired setting items.
  • Page 63 [LUMINANCE] Displays the luminance level of the centre of the screen (luminance display frame) in %. It makes the adjustment of the brightness of the object easier, by checking the luminance level of the object, when recording same object in different surroundings. Adjust the brightness using [IRIS].
  • Page 64 [HISTOGRAM] A graph with brightness as horizontal axis and number of pixels at that brightness as vertical axis is displayed. It is possible to determine the exposure of the whole image by looking at the distribution in the graph. Adjust the brightness using [IRIS]. (l 71) ≥...

  • Page 65: Picture Size

    [PICTURE SIZE] The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing. ≥ Change the mode to : [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting ≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. (l 32) ≥...

  • Page 66: Aspect Ratio

    [QUALITY] Selecting the picture quality. ≥ Change the mode to : [PICTURE] # [QUALITY] # desired setting Still pictures with a high picture quality are recorded. Priority is given to the number of still pictures recorded. Still pictures are recorded in normal picture quality.
  • Page 67 [HI-SPEED BURST] Recording is done continuously at the rate of 50 still pictures per second. Use this function to record an object with fast movement. ≥ Change the mode to Select the menu. (Only when [Record] is selected in step 3) Touch [REC ALL] or [SELECT].

  • Page 68: Af Assist Lamp

    [AF ASSIST LAMP] Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. ≥ Change the mode to ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 69) : [PICTURE] # [AF ASSIST LAMP] # [AUTO] ≥...

  • Page 69: Manual Recording

    Advanced Manual recording Recording (Advanced) ¬ Change the mode to Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode. appears on the screen. ≥ /MANUAL FOCUS SHTR IRIS Focus (l 72) FOCUS White balance (l 70) Manual shutter speed (l 71) SHTR Aperture adjustment (l 71) IRIS...

  • Page 70: 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 69) Touch [WB].

  • Page 71: 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 69) Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS]. Manual shutter speed adjustment ≥...

  • Page 72: Manual Focus Adjustment

    Manual focus adjustment 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 69) The in-focus area is displayed in blue. The (When MF assist function is used) normal screen returns approximately Select the menu.

  • Page 73: Playback (Advanced)

    Advanced Playback Operations Playback (Advanced) Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 28. Playback operation Playback display Operating steps Touch 5 during playback to fast forward. (Touch 6 to rewind.) ≥ The fast forward/rewind speed Fast forward/ increases if you touch 5/6 again.

  • Page 74: Creating Still Picture From Motion Picture

    Playback Playback display Operating steps operation 1) Touch 1 to display the direct playback bar A. During Playback 2) Touch the direct playback bar. ≥ The playback is paused and the image is skipped until the position you Direct playback touched.

  • Page 75: Highlight&Time Frame Index

    Highlight&Time frame index An image of one scene is displayed as a thumbnail at set search condition. Scene can be played back from any midway point of the scene you wish to see. ≥ Operate the zoom lever or the adjust zoom buttons to side and change over the thumbnail display to Highlight&Time frame index.

  • Page 76: Resuming The Previous Playback

    Resuming the previous playback If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was stopped. : [VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON] If playback of a motion picture is stopped, appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped scene.

  • Page 77: Various Playback Functions

    Advanced Various playback Playback (Advanced) functions Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. Touch the date select icon. A Date select icon Touch the playback date. The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails.

  • Page 78: Face Highlight Playback/Highlight Playback/Intelligent Scene Selection

    Face highlight playback/Highlight playback/Intelligent scene selection A part can be extracted and played back even when not set to normal playback. Touch Touch the desired playback mode. [FACE HIGHLIGHT]: Giving priority to the parts with detected faces, the part that was recognised as clearly recorded is extracted from a long recording, and it can be played back in a short time with music added.
  • Page 79 ≥ Playing back of all the scenes returns if the unit is turned off or the mode is changed. (Highlight playback) ≥ Highlight playback cannot be performed with interval-recorded motion pictures. (l 54) (Intelligent scene selection) ≥ Up to 9 sections can be skipped for a single scene. ≥...
  • Page 80 ∫ Playback time setting Touch the playback time to set. ≥ The playback time of [AUTO] is a maximum of approx. 5 minutes. ≥ Playback time may become shorter than the setting, or it may not even play back if the part recognised as clearly recorded is short.

  • Page 81: Changing The Playback Settings And Playing Back The Slide Show

    Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show Touch Touch the desired item. [DATE SETUP]: Select the date to be played back. [SLIDES INTERVAL]: Selects the interval between still pictures at playback. [MUSIC SELECT]: Select the music to be played on playback. (When [DATE SETUP] is selected) Touch the playback date.

  • Page 82: Editing

    Advanced 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 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 0h00m00s...
  • Page 83 ≥ You can also delete scenes by pressing the MENU button, selecting [EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT]. ≥ You can also delete still pictures by pressing the MENU button, selecting [PHOTO SETUP] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT]. ≥...

  • Page 84: Dividing A Scene To Partially Delete

    Dividing a scene to partially delete To delete an unnecessary portion of a scene, first divide the scene and then delete the unnecessary portion. ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon to select desired media to divide a scene. (l 28) Select the menu.

  • Page 85: Deleting Personal Information

    Deleting personal information Deletes face recognition information from scenes in which faces were recognised. ≥ Change the mode to Select the menu. : [VIDEO SETUP] # [DELETE PERSONAL INFO] Touch the desired scenes to be deleted personal information. appears at scenes for which faces were recognised. Touch one of the scenes at which ≥...

  • Page 86: Dpof Setting

    Advanced DPOF setting Editing You can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD card. ¬ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon to select [PICTURE/SD CARD].

  • Page 87: With A Tv

    ≥ Use the supplied AV multi cable. Check the output settings when connecting the component terminal or the video terminal with the AV multi cable. (l 90) ≥ Use of the following Panasonic HDMI mini cables is recommended to connect the unit to the HDMI terminal.
  • Page 88 ≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). ≥ Do not use any other AV multi cables except the supplied one. ≥ When connecting to the component terminal of the TV, the yellow plug of the AV multi cable is not required.
  • Page 89 HDMI mini cable, AV multi cable. Refer to the following support site for information about the Panasonic TVs that you can directly insert an SD card into the SD card slot on the TV and then play it back.

  • Page 90: Connecting With A Hdmi Mini Cable

    Connecting with a HDMI mini cable Select the desired method of HDMI output. : [SETUP] # [HDMI RESOLUTION] # [AUTO]/[1080p]/[1080i]/[576p] ≥ [AUTO] determines the output resolution automatically based on information from the connected TV. If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method [1080p], [1080i] or [576p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV.

  • Page 91: Playback Using Viera Link (Hdavi Control ™ )

    (HDAVI Control What is the VIERA Link? ≥ This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.)

  • Page 92: Operate With The Remote Control For The Tv

    ≥ Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV.

  • Page 93: Copy/Dubbing

    (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 94 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 95: 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.) ≥ You cannot copy motion pictures together with still pictures or motion pictures in a different picture quality (AVCHD picture quality and conventional normal picture quality) to the same disc.

  • Page 96: Important Notice

    ∫ About recording formats when copying motion pictures [AVCHD] ([HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE]): The scenes recorded in 1080/50p by this unit will be copied after converting to AVCHD picture quality. Normal scenes will be copied as high definition picture quality as recorded. ≥ When copying scenes recorded in 1080/50p, select the recording picture quality ([HA]/ [HG]/[HX]/[HE]).
  • Page 97 Approximate time for copying to a disc To copy motion pictures to the full capacity of a disc Copy time Disc type [AVCHD] [Standard] ([XP]) [Standard] ([SP]) Approx. DVD-RAM 50 min to 80 min DVD-RW Approx. Approx. Approx. 35 min to 75 min 90 min to 120 min 135 min to 180 min Approx.

  • Page 98: Playing Back The Copied Disc

    ≥ The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. ≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable while copying. Also, do not shake this unit or the DVD burner. ≥...

  • Page 99: Managing The Copied Disc

    Managing the copied disc ≥ Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (l 94) ∫ Formatting discs This is for initializing DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and +RW discs. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased.

  • Page 100: Dubbing Images Onto Other Video Device

    Copy/Dubbing Dubbing images onto With this unit/other products other video device Images played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD recorder or video device. ≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. Change the video input on the video device and TV that this unit is connected to.

  • Page 101: With A Pc

    With a PC What you can do with a Before using HD Writer AE 2.1 You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu-ray discs (BD), DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer AE 2.1, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM.
  • Page 102 ≥ Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device cannot be written to the software supplied with this unit. To write motion picture data recorded with the Panasonic High Definition Video Camera sold previously, use the HD Writer supplied with the unit.

  • Page 103: 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 104: Operating Environment

    With a PC Operating environment Before using ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. ≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible BD/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a BD/DVD.) ≥...
  • Page 105 Display High Colour (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended) Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (1280k1024 pixels or more recommended) Windows Vista/Windows 7: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card (DirectX 10 recommended) Windows XP: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card Compatible with DirectDraw overlay ™...
  • Page 106 ∫ 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...

  • Page 107: Setup

    ≥ The following screen is displayed automatically. Click [Run setup.exe] # [Continue]. ≥ If the following screen is not displayed automatically, select [Start] # [Computer] (or double-click on [Computer] on the desktop), and then double-click [PANASONIC]. Click [Next]. Read the [End User License Agreement], then place a check beside [I accept the terms of the license agreement] if you agree to them and click [Next].

  • Page 108: Control Panel

    When installation is complete, some notes will appear. Check the contents, then close the window. Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], then click [Finish]. The PC must be rebooted for the application to work. ∫ Uninstalling HD Writer AE 2.1 Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require.

  • Page 109: Connecting To A Pc

    ≥ When HD Writer AE 2.1 is not installed, a USB function selection screen will appear. Touch [PC]. When you select an option other than [PC], reconnect the USB cable. ≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html VQT2V00...

  • Page 110: To Disconnect Usb Cable Safely

    Double click the icon in task tray displayed on the PC. ≥ Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed. Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click [Stop]. Verify [MATSHITA HDC-SD600/SD USB Device] is selected and click [OK]. VQT2V00...

  • Page 111: 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]. The following data will be recorded. We recommend using HD Writer AE 2.1 to 1 Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG copy motion picture data.

  • Page 112: 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] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer AE 2.1] # [HD Writer AE]. ≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software.

  • Page 113: If Using Mac

    With a PC If using Mac Using with a PC ≥ HD Writer AE 2.1 is not available for Mac. ≥ iMovie’09 supported. For details about iMovie’09, please contact Apple Inc. ≥ 1080/50p scenes cannot be imported to a Mac. ≥...

  • Page 114: Others

    Others Indications Indications ∫ Recording indications (White) Card recording possible status Motion picture recording mode (Green) Recognising the card 0h00m00s 1h30m ¥/; (Red) Recording R 1h20m 1920 ; (Green) Recording pause 1/100 PRE-REC (l 47) PRE-REC 99 99% OPEN Interval recording (l 54) Manual mode (l 69) 12:34 15.

  • Page 115: Playback Indications

    ∫ Playback indications Zoom microphone (l 60) Wind noise canceller (l 60) /7/8/9/:/ 1/;/5/ Smile shot (l 48) D/E/;1/2; Microphone level (l 61) Display during playback (l 28, 73) Backlight compensation Operation icon is displayed/ (l 50) not displayed. (l 28) Soft skin mode (l 50) 0h00m00s Playback time (l 28)
  • Page 116 ∫ Indication of connection to other devices Accessing the card (l 110) ∫ Confirmatory indications –– (Time The built-in battery is low. display) (l 20) Warning for recording yourself (l 19) ∫ Confirmatory indications when a DVD burner is connected Disc playback (l 98) Scene copied in [Standard] ([XP])

  • Page 117: Messages

    ≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l 11) 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 118: About Recovery

    About recovery If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear and a repair is performed. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.) SOME SCENES NEED REPAIRING. PLAY SCENES TO BE REPAIRED. (IRREPARABLE SCENES WILL BE DELETED.) ≥ The above message is displayed when abnormal management information is detected when the scenes are displayed in thumbnail.

  • Page 119: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting Problem Check points This unit cannot be ≥ Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently turned on. charged. (l 11) ≥ In cold places, the battery using time becomes This unit does not stay shorter. on long enough. ≥...
  • Page 120 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 unit again.
  • Page 121 Problem Check points Colour balance of ≥ In a place with multiple light sources, such as a images is strange gymnasium or a hall, set the white balance setting to when recording in a (Indoor mode 2). If you cannot record clearly place such as a with the (Indoor mode 2), set it to...
  • Page 122 Problem Check points Colour or brightness ≥ Colour or brightness of the image may change, or of the image changes, you may see horizontal bars in the image when the or you may see object is recorded under fluorescent light, mercury horizontal bars in the light or sodium light, etc., but this is not a image.
  • Page 123 Problem Check points VIERA Link does not [Setting on this unit] work. ≥ Connect with a HDMI mini cable (optional). (l 91) ≥ Press the MENU button, then touch [SETUP] # [VIERA Link] # [ON]. (l 91) ≥ Turn the unit off and then back on again. [Setting on other devices] ≥...
  • Page 124 ∫ If scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another device The images may be still for several seconds at the joins between the scenes if the following operations are performed when multiple scenes have been continuously played back using another unit.

  • Page 125: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for use Make sure to use the supplied cords and About this unit cables. If you use optional accessories, use the cords and the cables supplied The unit and the SD card become warm with them. during use. This is not a malfunction. Do not extend the cords and the cables.

  • Page 126: About The Battery

    Do not use the unit for surveillance About the battery purposes or other business uses. ≥ This unit was designed for consumer The battery used in this unit is a intermittent use. It was not intended for rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is continuous use, or for any industrial or susceptible to humidity and temperature and commercial application resulting in...

  • Page 127: About The Ac Adaptor

    Prepare spare batteries when going out About the AC adaptor for recording. ≥ Prepare batteries appropriate to 3 to 4 ≥ If the temperature of the battery is times the period you are planning to extremely high or extremely low, charging record for.

  • Page 128: Lcd Monitor

    About the SD card LCD monitor When disposing of or giving away the SD ≥ When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it card, note that: with a soft cloth, such as eye glass ≥ Formatting and deletion of this unit or cleaner.

  • Page 129: About Condensation

    It should be noted before use that ≥ When a cold room has been warmed up Panasonic does not accept any quickly. responsibility for direct or indirect ≥ When cool wind from an air conditioner is problems which occur as the result of the directly blown onto this unit.

  • Page 130: About Copyright

    LLC. concerned. ≥ “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are This product is licensed under the AVC trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and patent portfolio license for the personal and Sony Corporation. non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) ≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby encode video in compliance with the AVC Laboratories.

  • Page 131: Recording Modes/Approximate Recordable Time

    Others Recording modes/approximate recordable time ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. Recording mode 1080/50p Picture size 1920k1080 1920k1080 1920k1080 1920k1080 1920k1080 4 GB 19 min 30 min 40 min 1 h 30 min 8 GB 40 min 1 h 20 min 3 h 20 min...

  • Page 132: Number Of Recordable Pictures

    Others Number of recordable pictures ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. (In still picture recording mode) Aspect ratio 12.2 Picture size 4032k3024 3200k2400 2560k1920 640k480 Picture quality 512 MB 3600 6100 1 GB 7400 12000 2 GB 1200 15000 25000 4 GB...
  • Page 133 Aspect ratio 16:9 13.3 Picture size 4864k2736 3840k2160 3072k1728 Picture quality 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 1100 4 GB 1420 1420 2200 8 GB 1100 1700 1700 2800 2800 4500 SD card 16 GB 2200 3400 3400 5600 5600 9000 24 GB 3300...

  • Page 134: Specifications

    Others Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 7.2 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording: 5.8 W Signal system 1080/50p, 1080/50i Recording format 1080/50p: Original format HA/HG/HX/HE: AVCHD format compliant Image sensor 1/4.1 type (1/4.1z) 3MOS image sensor Total: 3050 Kk3...
  • Page 135 Microphone Stereo (with a zoom microphone) Speaker 1 round speaker, dynamic type White balance Auto tracking white balance system adjustment Standard illumination 1,400 lx Minimum required Approx. 1.6 lx (1/25 in low light mode) illumination Approx. 1 lx with the colour night view function AV multi connector Component video out put level: video output level...
  • Page 136 Motion pictures Recording media SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant) SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant) SDXC Memory Card (exFAT system compliant) Refer to page 15 for details on SD cards usable in this unit. Compression MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Recording mode and 1080/50p: Approx.
  • Page 137 AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source: AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 19 W DC output: DC 9.3 V, 1.2 A (Unit operation) DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery charging) Dimensions 92 mm (W)k33 mm (H)k61 mm (D) Mass Approx.

  • Page 138: Optional Accessories

    Others Optional accessories Product numbers correct as of Apr 2010. These may be subject to change. Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. ∫ Attaching the battery pack AC adaptor (VW-AD21E-K) holder kit Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG130) To use the VW-VBG6 for this unit, the Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG260) battery pack holder kit/VW-VH04 (optional) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG6)
  • Page 139 ∫ Attaching the conversion lens/ filter kit Attach the wide conversion lens (VW-W4607H; optional), the wide end conversion lens (VW-WE08H; optional), ND filter or MC protector of the Filter kit (VW-LF46NE; optional) in front of the lens. ≥ It is not possible to attach it to the front of the lens hood.
  • Page 140 Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Panasonic Corporation Web site: http://panasonic.net © Panasonic Corporation 2010...

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