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Operating Instructions

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

    Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera HDC-SD100 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    European Union MANNER. This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 3 Business Machines Corporation. for example: F 00 p Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 4 AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Manual focus adjustment ....65 the LCD monitor ......30 White balance ......... 66 Adjusting the viewfinder field Manual shutter speed/iris of view ..........30 adjustment........68 Recording showing the contents to a partner ........30 VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 6 [2] Messages ........119 About recovery ......120 Helpful hints [1] Functions that cannot be used simultaneously ......121 [2] Troubleshooting ......123 Cautions for use....... 132 Explanation of terms ....... 135 Specifications........137 VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 7: Accessories

    *1 The supplied DC cables cannot be used on this unit. K2KC4CB00027 *2 The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary. Component cable *3 Available from Sep. 2008 K2KZ9DB00004 USB cable K2KYYYY00050 CD-ROM VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 8: Features

    (F 104 to 105) Converting the motion picture data to MPEG2 Standard images Creating a DVD Video disc Dubbing images onto Dubbing images when connecting with the AV cable other video device (F 99) VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 9: Preparation

    Preparation Recording Playback Backup With a PC Others 10 Before using 15 Setup VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 10: Parts Identification And Handling

    Select by moving up, down, left, right. towards the viewfinder. Set by pressing the centre. p Menu screen operations (F 22) p To select the recording functions (F 46, 52) p Playback operations (F 70) VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 11 W side, the 4 corners of an image will be darkened. (Vignetting) (When fitting 2 lens accessories, first remove the lens hood and then fit them.) VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 12 However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. 36 Eyepiece corrector dial (F 30) 37 Photoshot button [ ] (F 40) VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 13 41 Grip belt Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand. Flip the belt. Adjust the length. Replace the belt. 42 Shoulder strap fixture 43 Battery release lever [BATTERY] (F 16) VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 14: Remote Control

    Outdoors or under strong light, the replaced. Replace only with the same or unit may not operate properly even within the equivalent type recommended by the usable ranges. manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 15: Setup

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

  • Page 16: Inserting/Removing The Battery

    We recommend using Panasonic batteries (F 7, 17). p If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. p Do not heat or expose to flame. p Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

  • Page 17: Charging And Recording Time

    The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction. p It is not necessary to consume the battery completely. The battery can be recharged even if some capacity remains. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 18: Connecting To The Ac Outlet

    ( ) will flash. p The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you can use for this unit. It may take time to display the remaining battery capacity. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use.

  • Page 19: Preparation Of Sd Cards

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

  • Page 20: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card

    Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (F 83) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted.

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

    To turn on the power w To turn off the power The status indicator goes off. The status indicator lights. LCD/EVF select switch Set the mode dial to OFF when this unit is not being used. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 22: Using The Menu Screen

    MENU press the cursor button. p The menu screen does not appear during recording or playing. You cannot start other operations while the menu screen is displayed. Current settings on menus VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 23: Language Selection

    [MIC LEVEL] (F 60) [ZEBRA] (F 61) [AGS] (F 33) [LUMINANCE] (F 62) [HI-SPEED BURST] (F 54) [HISTOGRAM] (F 63) [FLASH] (F 55) [FLASH LEVEL] (F 55) [RED EYE] (F 55) [SHTR SOUND] (F 55) VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 24 SD card. When you pause recording When you turn off the power w [LANGUAGE] (F 23) 2 Beeps for 4 times When an error occurs. Check the sentence displayed on the screen. (F 119) VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 25 [AUTO PROTECT] (F 98) [DISC STATUS] (F 98) w [SETUP] [CARD STATUS] (F 83) p For any other menus that are not described above, refer to menus with the same names for the recording mode. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 26: Setting Date And Time

    The date and time function is driven by a built- in lithium battery. p If the time display becomes [- -], the built-in lithium battery needs to be charged. Use the following steps to charge the battery. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 27 OFF.) WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS UNIT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. IF THIS IS NECESSARY, CONTACT THE PANASONIC CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE ON 132600 FOR YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 28: World Time Setting (Displaying The Time Of The Travel Destination)

    (Only when setting the region of your travel time difference from your home region. destination) Select [DESTINATION] and press the cursor button. p When the home region is set for the first time, the screen for selecting home/travel VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 29: Adjusting Lcd Monitor/ Viewfinder

    Adjust the settings with the cursor button. p After adjustments are made if no operations are performed for about 2 seconds, the bar will disappear. p Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

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

    Following settings cannot be made during the face-to-face recording. Return the LCD monitor Adjust the focus by rotating the to normal position before making the settings. eyepiece corrector dial. LPOWER LCD LLCD SET VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 31: Recording (Basic)

    Preparation Recording Playback Backup With a PC Others 32 Recording (Basic) 46 Recording (Advanced) VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 32: Before Recording

    Hold the unit with both hands. Put your hand through the grip belt. Do not cover the microphones Turn the multi manual ring as shown above. Keep your arms near your body. Separate your legs for better balance. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

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

    In these cases, set [AGS] to [OFF] then continue the recording. p Use the recording start/stop button to pause the recording. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 34: Quick Start

    Set [QUICK START] to [OFF] to cancel the quick start mode. p Quick start standby mode is cancelled if Labout 5 minutes elapsed Lmode dial is set to Lunit is turned off VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 35: Recording Motion Pictures

    Open the LCD monitor when it is set to LCD. Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. p While recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 36 Put the unit in pause mode when connecting or disconnecting an external microphone with the MIC terminal. If an external microphone is connected or disconnected while recording, the audio will not be recorded properly. p Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture. (F 40) VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 37 For some SD cards, the message appears suddenly, and recording stops. Use a Panasonic SD card or another SD card which can be used to record motion pictures. (F 19) When the unit stops while a usable SD card for recording motion pictures (F 19) is used, the data writing rate has deteriorated.

  • Page 38: Recording Modes/Approximate Recordable Time

    SD card. In that case, format the SD card using this unit. Since all data recorded on the SD card will be deleted once the SD card has been formatted, save important data to your PC etc. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 39: Pre-Rec

    PRE-REC indication flashes within about 3 seconds after initiating the quick start operation, motion pictures for 3 seconds cannot be recorded. p When the recording start/stop button is pressed, image shake and operation sound may be recorded. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 40: Recording Still Pictures

    (Focus on a subject q (The green lamp lights up.): manually when it is not easily When in focus focused automatically. F 65) No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful. Focus area (area inside brackets) VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 41 The sound cannot be recorded while recording still pictures. p The edges of still pictures recorded on this unit with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut at printing. Check the printer or photo studio before printing. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 42: Number Of Recordable Pictures

    The numbers shown in the table are conditions. approximations. LWhen the intelligent auto (portrait mode) is used. LWhen the automatic face detection mode is used. (F 49) LWhen the digital zoom (more than approx. 12M) is used. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 43: Zoom In/Out Function

    (Macro function) p If the zoom lever is pushed to the end, you can zoom from 1M up to 12M in as fast as approx. 2.3 seconds. (The zoom speed does not vary VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 44: Optical Image Stabilizer Function

    In the following cases, the image stabilizer function may not work effectively. LWhen the digital zoom is used LWhen the unit is shaken greatly LWhen you record a moving subject while tracking it LWhen the conversion lens is used VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 45: Intelligent Auto Mode

    (F 48) are set to recorded clearly. [ON] in all modes. p If this is turned to [ON], the following functions are disabled. LDigital cinema LHD hi-speed burst shooting LGuide line VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 46: Recording (Advanced)

    The operation icon appears or disappears page 48 to cancel self-timer.) each time the cursor button is pressed. Operation icons Fade Backlight Help mode Self-timer compensation Intelligent contrast Automatic face Soft skin mode Colour night view control detection VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 47 (Except headphone volume adjustment) p To exit the help mode, press the MENU button or select [END]. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 48 Intelligent contrast This brightens parts that are in shadow and difficult to see and suppresses white saturation in bright parts at the same control time. Both bright and dark parts can be recorded clearly. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 49 This is more effective if you record a person closely from the torso up. Colour night view This function allows you to record colour images in very low light situations. (Minimum required illumination: approx. 1 lx) VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 50 When the face detection frame disappears due to zooming, the brightness may change suddenly or the images may flicker. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 51 Tele macro: p The tele macro function is cancelled when the zoom magnification becomes lower than 12M. p If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust the focus manually. (F 65) VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 52: Recording Functions Of Menus

    [ON] p When [DIGITAL CINEMA] is [ON], smooth viewing of the motion pictures may not be possible. p The picture will be recorded as 50i (F 87) irrespective of the digital cinema mode setting. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 53 (close-up) and surrounding sounds are recorded more realistically if you zoom out (wide angle). [FOCUS MIC]: Directivity of the centre is enhanced for recording audio near the front of the unit more clearly. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 54 * Only select the picture for start point if only 1 picture is to be stored. Confirmation message is displayed when [REC] is selected and the cursor button is pressed after selecting the start point and the finish point. Select [YES] and press the cursor button. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 55 If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [OFF], then the shutter speed will be set between 1/50 and 1/250. (When adjusting the shutter speed manually, it can be adjusted between 1/50 and 1/8000.) VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 56 Image quality is different from ordinary still picture recording. To record more vivid still pictures, turn off this function before recording. (F 40) VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 57 ™ p x.v.Colour is a name for devices that are compatible with the xvYCC format, an international standard for expanded colour in motion pictures, and that follow the rules for signal transmission. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 58: Recording Manually By Setting The Menu

    For dark scenes, such as at dusk Spotlight Improved quality when subject is brightly illuminated. Snow Improved image quality when shooting on snowy locations. Beach To make blue in the sea or sky vibrant VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 59: Wind Noise Reduction

    AUTO, [WIND CUT] is set to [ON]. p The sound quality may be changed if this function is activated in strong winds. However, the sound quality is automatically restored to the original quality when then the wind weakens. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 60: Microphone Level

    Adjust the microphone input level so that the last 2 bars of the gain value are not red. (Otherwise, the sound is distorted.) Select a lower setting for microphone input level. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 61: Picture Adjustment

    You can record an image with little white saturation if you manually adjust the shutter [ADVANCED] [ZEBRA] [ON] speed or brightness (iris/gain) (F 68). p The zebra pattern does not appear on the images actually recorded. Zebra pattern VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 62: Luminance

    [99%]. It will be displayed as [99% ] when it is over 99%. p When the luminance display is set to [ANYTIME] or [ON ADJUST], luminance is displayed while adjusting [IRIS] even if [DISPLAY] is set to [OFF]. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 63: Histogram

    This function’s default setting is [ON ADJUST]. w Example of the display Normal Dark Bright p When the histogram display is set to [ANYTIME] or [ON ADJUST], histogram is displayed while adjusting [IRIS] even if [DISPLAY] is set to [OFF]. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 64: Recording Manually Using The Multi Manual Ring

    It cannot be selected by the cursor button. Enter the selection by pressing the camera function button again. p Setup the selected item using the multi manual ring. LWHITE BALANCE (F 66) LSHUTTER SPEED/IRIS (F 68) VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 65: Zoom Operation

    ], or set to AUTO. p MF assist does not work if the zoom magnification is more than 12M. p The part of the screen that is enlarged is not enlarged on the image actually recorded. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 66: White Balance

    Select [RETURN] with the ring, and press the camera function button again to complete the settings. p Set the white balance mode to [ ] or the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO to restore to the automatic adjustment. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 67 ] display flashes, the manual white balance previously adjusted is stored. Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the white balance for correct adjustment. p When setting both the white balance and the iris/gain, set the white balance first. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 68: Manual Shutter Speed/Iris Adjustment

    If the gain value is increased, the noise on the [OPEN], it changes to the gain value. screen increases. p Depending on the zoom magnification, there are iris values that are not displayed. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 69 Preparation Recording Playback Backup With a PC Others 70 Playback 78 Editing 84 With a TV VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 70: Playback

    Thumbnail display Previous page Next page Motion picture playback Play mode select button Scene number The selected scene is played back on the full screen, and the operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 71 Move the volume lever to adjust the speaker/ w Slow-motion playback headphone volume during playback. Pause the playback. Move and hold the cursor button right. (Move and hold the cursor button left to play back slow-motion pictures in reverse.) Towards “T”: VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 72: Motion Picture Compatibility

    When the frames are advanced one at a time every 4 GB of data when played back with in the reverse direction, they will be shown in another device. intervals of 0.5 seconds. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 73: Creating Still Picture From Motion Picture

    Select (Intelligent scene selection), then press the cursor Select the playback date, then button. press the cursor button. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 74: Repeat Playback

    For data that are edited with the easy editing dial. function of HD Writer 2.6E, the intelligent scene selection is disabled. p Deletion of scenes cannot be done during the intelligent scene selection. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 75: Still Picture Playback

    Previous page Still picture playback Next page Still picture number Folder/file name The selected still picture is played back on the full screen, and the operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 76 Select the menu. (F 22) [PHOTO SETUP] [SLIDES INTERVAL] desired setting [SHORT]: Approx. 1 sec [NORMAL]: Approx. 5 sec [LONG]: Approx. 15 sec p This function’s default setting is [NORMAL]. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 77: Playing Back Still Pictures By Date

    (All scenes) and press the cursor button to return to the playback of all still pictures. p Playing back of all the still pictures returns if the power is turned off or the mode dial is operated. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 78: Editing

    When [ALL SCENES] is selected, the following scenes/still pictures except the protected scenes/still pictures on the SD card will be deleted. When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the cursor button. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 79 Scenes/still pictures which cannot be played back (the thumbnails are displayed as cannot be deleted. p Do not open the SD card cover while deleting motion pictures or still pictures on the SD card. The deletion will stop. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 80: Dividing A Scene To Delete

    [YES], then press the cursor button. Press the MENU button to complete dividing. Delete the unnecessary scene. (F 78) To continue dividing other scenes Repeat steps 2-3 before completing dividing in step 4. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 81: Protecting Scenes/Still Pictures

    2 or more scenes/still pictures can be set in succession. p Press the MENU button to complete the settings. p When play mode is set to [INTEL. SCENE] while playing back motion pictures, scenes cannot be protected. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 82: Dpof Setting

    To cancel the setting, set the number of prints to [0]. p You can also select multiple still pictures in succession. p Press the MENU button to complete the settings. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 83: Sd Card Management

    Used capacity and remaining capacity of the SD card can be confirmed.  Rotate the mode dial to select Select the menu. (F 22) p Press the MENU button to close the indication. [SETUP] [CARD STATUS] [YES] VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 84: With A Tv

    Use the supplied component cable to connect the unit via the component terminal on your TV, while using the supplied AV cable to connect it to the video terminal. Use of the following Panasonic HDMI mini cables is recommended to connect the unit to the HDMI terminal.
  • Page 85 Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. p We recommend using Panasonic HDMI mini cables (optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) p Do not use any other component cables except the supplied one.
  • Page 86 Refer to the following support site for information about the Panasonic TVs that you can directly insert an SD card into the SD card slot on the TV and then play it back.

  • Page 87: Connecting With A Hdmi Mini Cable

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

  • Page 88: Listening In 5.1 Channel Sound

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

  • Page 89: Playback Using Viera Link (Hdavi Control ™ )

    (HDAVI Control What is the VIERA Link? p This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations.
  • Page 90 VIERA Link, read the operating instructions for the devices. p Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV.

  • Page 91: Backup

    Preparation Recording Playback Backup With a PC Others 92 With other products VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

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

    VW-BN1). The copied DVD disc can also be played back. p Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it. Preparing for copying/playing back We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW-BN1. About discs that can be used for copying Copy to a new 12 cm DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R or DVD-R DL.
  • Page 93 Refer to page 97 for how to play back the copied discs. To terminate the connection with the DVD burner Select [EXIT] and press the cursor button. p Disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable from this unit. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 94: Copying To Discs

    Move the cursor button up or down to select [ALL SCENES]: the date. Move the cursor button left to select All motion pictures or still pictures are copied. the last date of the previous month, and move VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 95 Press the DISC COPY button. p You may need more discs than displayed DISC COPY number of discs when you are copying additionally to a used DVD-RAM. p Eject the disc after copying is completed. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 96 Step 2, so that you can copy data again. p The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 97: Playing Back The Copied Disc

    Press the DISC COPY button in thumbnail view to display the selection screen for copying data to a disc. The data can be copied to a new disc inserted in the DVD burner. (F 96) VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

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

    Copy to the disc. (F 94) p The copied disc is write protected when it is ejected if [AUTO PROTECT] is [ON]. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 99: Dubbing Images Onto Other Video Device

    If the dubbed images are played back on a wide-screen TV, the images may be stretched vertically. In this case, refer to the operating instruction of the device you are connecting to or read the operating instructions of the wide-screen TV and set the aspect ratio to 16:9. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 100: With A Printer (Pictbridge)

    (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.) Select [PictBridge] and press the cursor button. p If the [PictBridge] indication does not appear or continues to flash, disconnect and then reconnect the USB cable. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 101 You cannot set page layouts not supported on setting is unavailable. the printer. Select [PRINT] [YES] and press the cursor button to print the pictures. p Exit PictBridge by disconnecting the USB cable (supplied) after the pictures have been printed. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 102 When the unit is connected directly to the printer, the DPOF settings cannot be used. p Connect the printer directly to this unit. Do not use a USB hub. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 103: With A Pc

    Preparation Recording Playback Backup With a PC Others 104 Before using 109 Setup 113 Using with a PC VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 104: What You Can Do With A Pc

    Play back the motion picture data in high definition picture quality on a PC. Formatting discs: Depending on the type of disc that you use, formatting is necessary. Discs are formatted using the UDF 2.5 file system that supports the AVCHD format. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 105 Always use the most current driver for the video card. p Always make sure there is enough capacity on the HDD in the PC. It may become inoperable or the operation may stop suddenly if the capacity gets low. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 106: End User License Agreement

    Licensee violates any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Upon such automatic termination, Licensee must destroy the Software and related documentation together with all the copies thereof at Licensee’s own expense. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 107: Operating Environment

    Ultra DMA — 100 or more space 300 MB or more (for installing the application) p When writing to a DVD, more than double the amount of free space as the disc being created is necessary. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 108 Windows XP/2000: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended) Interface USB port Other requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device p The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 109: Setup

    [I accept the terms of the license agreement] if you agree to them and click [Next]. p If you do not agree to the terms and conditions of the License Agreement, installation is not possible. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 110 ([Change or Remove] or [Add/ (Applications)] or [Uninstall a Remove]) or [Uninstall]. program]. p Proceed with the uninstallation by following the on-screen instructions. p After uninstalling the software, be sure to reboot the PC. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 111: Connection And Recognition

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

  • Page 112: About The Pc Display

    SD card unuseable in this unit. p When data not supported by this unit has been recorded on a PC, it will not be recognised by this unit. p Always use this unit to format SD cards. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 113: Using With A Pc

    You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions. Select [start] [All Programs (Programs)] [Panasonic] [HD Writer 2.6E] [Operating Instructions]. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 114: If Using Macintosh

    PC. w To disconnect USB cable safely Drag [NO NAME] or [Untitled] disk icon to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB cable. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 115: Others

    Preparation Recording Playback Backup With a PC Others 116 Indications 121 Helpful hints VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 116: Indications

    Recognising the card HD high-speed burst shooting (F 54) q/ (Red) Recording (F 35) Digital cinema colour (F 56)  (Green) Recording pause (F 35) PRE-REC (F 39) PRE-REC Auto mode (F 33) AUTO VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 117 Still picture recording possible 1920 1920M1080 status 1440 1440M1080 (Red) Recording still picture No.10 Scene number MEGA OIS (F 41) MEGA Volume adjustment (F 50, 71) Repeat playback (F 74) Resume playback (F 74) VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 118 No SD card is inserted/unusable card. w Confirmatory indications when a DVD burner is connected Disc type (F 92) DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DL (Dual layer on single side) Unusable disc VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 119: Messages

    Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (F 15) If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, remove the battery and then insert it again. If the message appears even after repeating this several times, this unit needs repair. Detach the power and consult the dealer who you purchased this unit from.

  • Page 120: About Recovery

    SD card on the unit. Please be aware that if an SD card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the card will be erased. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. p If the thumbnail information is recovered, displaying the thumbnails may become slower. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 121: Helpful Hints

    When the digital zoom is set to [30M] or [700M] HD hi-speed burst shooting mode p When the digital zoom is set to [30M] or [700M] Shutter sound p While recording motion pictures p When PRE-REC is used VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 122 Adjusting the shutter speed, iris/gain p When the colour night view function is used p When the scene mode is used p When the HD hi-speed burst shooting mode is on VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 123: Troubleshooting

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  • Page 124 In this case, set the white balance setting to [ as a gymnasium. (Indoor mode2)]. If you cannot record clearly with the [ (Indoor mode2)], set it to [ (Manual adjustment mode)]. (F 66) VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 125 Check that the device is compatible with the capacity or in another device, it is not type of SD card (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card) recognised. that you inserted. Refer to the operating instructions of the device for details. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 126 Repair is needed if it is repeatedly displayed even if it is restarted. Detach the power connected, and consult the dealer who you purchased this unit from. Do not attempt to repair the unit by yourself. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 127 Other equipment might have not recognized the SD card. Cannot copy scenes on the SD card by Unplug the USB cable once, and reconnect it. connecting to other equipment with the USB cable. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 128 When more than 99 scenes were recorded on the same date The image will be still for several seconds when the scene changes every time 99 recorded scenes have been played back. The images of 99 consecutive scenes are played back smoothly. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 129 HA/HG/HX The picture momentarily stops where the scenes switch between HA/HG/HX and HE modes. Playback is smooth if the same mode is used or the mode is switched among HA, HG and HX. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 130 A new scene is recorded here. The image will be still for several seconds where a scene was deleted. The images of consecutive scenes where they are no deletions are played back smoothly one after another. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 131 If you select a scene other than the next scene, the picture may momentarily stop at the point where the scenes switch. The point where the scenes switch will be played back smoothly if you select the scenes in order. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 132: Cautions For Use

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

  • Page 133: About The Battery

    Cold places such as a ski resort can shorten the period which you can record for. If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the terminals are damaged. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 134: About Condensation

    Leave the unit for recorded picture. about an hour in the room so the temperature of the unit is close to the ambient temperature of the room, then use it. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 135: Explanation Of Terms

    4) TV screen work correctly in the following situations. Record 5) Sunlight pictures in the manual focus mode. 6) White fluorescent lamp 7) Halogen light bulb 8) Incandescent light bulb 9) Sunrise or sunset 10) Candlelight VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 136 This means that a subject with little contrast, such as a white wall, may become blurry because the unit achieves focus based upon the vertical lines of an image. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 137: Specifications

    AV terminal audio output 316 mV, 600 J, 2 ch level (Line) Output impedance 100 J with 77 mV, 32 J load. (Also used as AV Headphone output mini jack / compatible to stereo mini plug) VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 138 HE: Approx. 6 Mbps (VBR) Refer to page 38 for the recordable time. Picture size HA/HG: 1920M1080/50i HX: 1920M1080/50i HE: 1440M1080/50i Audio compression Dolby Digital (Dolby AC3)/5.1 ch (built-in microphone), 2 ch (external microphone) VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 139 DC output: DC 9.3 V, 1.2 A (Unit operation) DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery charging) Dimensions 92 mm (W)M33 mm (H)M61 mm (D) Mass Approx. 115 g Specifications may change without prior notice. VQT1T90 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 140 VQT1T90 F0708KK0 ( 1000 ) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web site: http://panasonic.net Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

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