Panasonic HDC-SD600K Operating Instructions Manual
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Operating Instructions
High Definition Video Camera
HDC-SD600
Model No.
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Please also refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded
on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).
You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the
Troubleshooting.
VQT2U80
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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. Please also refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting. -
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: Cautions For Use
your waste disposal service or the point of ∫ EMC Electric and magnetic sale where you purchased the items. compatibility Penalties may be applicable for incorrect This symbol (CE) is located on the rating disposal of this waste, in accordance with plate. -
Page 4: This Unit
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. ∫ 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 Information for Your Safety.....2 Advanced Accessories..........6 Recording (Advanced) Preparation [1] Zoom in/out function ....27 Before using Zoom mode........27 [1] Parts identification and Extra optical zoom ....... 28 handling ........8 [2] Optical image stabilizer function........29 Setup Editing [1] Power supply...... -
Page 6: 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 7: Optional Accessories
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. AC adaptor (VW-AD21E-K) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG130) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG260) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG6) Battery pack holder kit (VW-VH04) HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30) Wide conversion lens (VW-W4607H) -
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 32) 11 USB terminal [ 12 AV multi connector (l 32) ≥... - 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 22) 30 Zoom lever [W/T] (In motion picture recording mode or still picture recording mode) (l 27) Thumbnail display switch [ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback mode) 31 Internal microphones 32 Mode switch (l 18)
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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 6, 7, 13). ≥ 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. 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 21) Still picture recording mode (l 22) Playback mode (l 24) VQT2U80 (ENG) -
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 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 22: 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. ∫ About the screen indications in still picture recording MEGA R3000 R3000 R3000 14.2 Still picture operation indicator ß: Flash... -
Page 23: 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. Mode Scene Effect Portrait... -
Page 24: 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 25 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.
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Page 26: Setup
Basic Using the menu screen Setup Press the MENU button. Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to exit the menu Touch the top menu A. setting. ∫ About guide display After touching , touching the submenus and items will cause function descriptions and settings confirmation messages to appear. -
Page 27: 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]. ¬ Change the mode to Zoom lever/Adjust zoom buttons T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥... -
Page 28: Extra Optical Zoom
Extra optical zoom If the number of the recording pixels is set to anything other than the maximum number of recording pixels in still picture recording mode, the still picture can be recorded with a zoom ratio of a maximum of 25k without degrading the picture quality. ≥... -
Page 29: 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 30: 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 31: Formatting
Advanced Formatting Editing Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. Select the menu. (l 26) : [SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD] ≥... -
Page 32: 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. ≥ Use of the following Panasonic HDMI mini cables is recommended to connect the unit to the HDMI terminal. - Page 33 ≥ 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.
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Page 34: Others
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 35 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 36 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 37 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.
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Page 38: 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 39: Reading The Operating Instructions (Pdf Format)
Operating Instructions Instructions (PDF format) (supplied). Delete the PDF file from the “Program Select the desired language Files\Panasonic\HDC\” folder. and then click [Operating ≥ When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the Instructions] to install. - Page 40 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...