Panasonic SDR-T70 Operating Instructions Manual
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions SD Video Camera SD/HDD Video Camera SDR-H100 SDR-S70 Model No. Model No. SDR-T70 Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT3H99... -
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 For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please Panasonic does not accept any take them to applicable collection points, in responsibility for damages directly or accordance with your national legislation indirectly due to any type of problems that...
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Page 4: Handling Of Built-In Memory
∫ For the purposes of these ∫ Handling of HDD [SDR-H100] operating instructions This unit is equipped with the built-in 80 GB HDD. While the HDD is capable of storing a ≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card large amount of data, there are a few things and SDXC Memory Card are referred to to look out for. -
Page 5: This Unit
∫ Licenses Do not use the unit in low atmospheric pressures. ≥ SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, The HDD may fail if it is used at altitudes of LLC. 3000 m or higher above sea level. ® ® ≥... -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Quick power on......37 [2] Recording motion pictures ..38 Setup Selecting a media to record [1] Power supply......12 [SDR-T70]/[SDR-H100] ....39 Inserting the battery ..... 13 Recording modes/approximate Charging the battery ....14 recordable time ......40 Charging and recording time..16 Shooting guide...... - Page 7 Protecting scenes/still pictures..69 [1] Installation ........90 [2] Dividing a scene to partially [2] Connecting to a PC....92 delete [SDR-T70]/[SDR-H100]..70 About the PC display ....95 [3] DPOF setting ......71 Using with a PC [4] Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory/HDD [SDR-T70]/ [1] Starting VideoCam Suite 3.5 ..
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Page 8: Accessories
(SDR-S70) available in some countries. (SDR-T70) Battery charger (VW-BC10E) Battery pack Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBL090) VW-VBK180 (SDR-S70) (SDR-H100) (SDR-T70) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBK180) AC adaptor Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBK360) VSK0712 Video DC light (VW-LDC103E) AC cable Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E) -
Page 9: Preparation
Preparation Parts identification and Before using handling LCD monitor ≥ Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow with your fingers. ≥ It can open up to 90o. 6 7 8 ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction. - Page 10 11 Lens cover 12 Lens 13 Open/close switch for the lens cover For the lens protection, be sure to close the lens cover when not in use. Slide open/close switch for the lens cover. 14 Microphone (built-in, stereo) 15 AF/AE button [AF/AE] (l 46) 16 Joystick 15 16 Use the joystick to select the recording...
- Page 11 Volume lever [sVOLr] (l 61) 23 Speaker 24 Status indicator (l 21) 25 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] (SDR-H100) (l 5) 26 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 14) ≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
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Page 12: 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 13: Inserting The Battery
Inserting the battery ≥ Press the power button to turn off the power. (l 21) Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure. Removing the battery Be sure to hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off. -
Page 14: Charging The Battery
Charging the battery When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this unit. 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. ≥... -
Page 15: Connecting To The Ac Outlet
AC outlet to power the unit for use. ≥ Refer to page 110 when the status indicator flashes either rapidly or slowly. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 8, 16). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. -
Page 16: Charging And Recording Time
(optional) 2 h 25 min 2 h 55 min 1 h 30 min [3.6 V/1790 mAh] VW-VBK360 (optional) 4 h 20 min 3 h 10 min [3.6 V/3580 mAh] SDR-H100 Battery model Maximum number Actual Charging Recording Recording continuously [Voltage/... - Page 17 ) will flash. SDR-H100 ≥ 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.
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Page 18: Recording To A Card
Preparation Recording to a card Setup The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card, built-in memory, or HDD. To record to an SD card, read the following. This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is compatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards. - Page 19 SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.) ≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.
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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. (l 74) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. -
Page 21: Turning The Unit On/Off
Preparation Turning the unit on/off Setup You can turn the power on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor. Turning the power on and off with the power button Press the power button to turn on the power. To turn off the power Hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off. -
Page 22: Selecting A Mode
Preparation Selecting a mode Setup Change the mode to recording or playback. Operate the mode switch to change the mode to Recording mode (l 38, 42) Playback mode (l 59, 65) VQT3H99... -
Page 23: Using The Menu Screen
Preparation Using the menu screen Setup ENTER MENU Press the MENU button. Select the desired setting, then press the joystick to enter the Select the desired top menu A, selection. then move the joystick right or press the joystick. To get back to the previous screen Move the joystick left. -
Page 24: Language Selection
*2 It is displayed only when the Intelligent auto mode is on. *3 These menus are only for SDR-T70 *4 These menus are only for SDR-H100 *5 These menus are only for SDR-S70 It will be displayed only when the [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [Built- SDR-T70 inMemory]. - Page 25 [SD CARD]. When recording to the [DATE FORMAT] (l 28) built-in memory, select [Built- [ECONOMY] inMemory]. (l 39, 59, 65) SDR-H100 [OFF]: When recording to the SD card, select The power saving function is not [SD CARD]. When recording to the activated.
- Page 26 [ALERT SOUND] [DEMO MODE] Starting and stopping of recording and This item is used to start the unit power on/off can be confirmed with this demonstration. sound. (Only when the mode is at the 2 Beeps for 4 times position) When an error occurs.
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Page 27: Playback Mode
*3 These menus are only for SDR-T70 *4 These menus are only for SDR-H100 *5 This appears only when the [SD CARD]/[PICTURE] is selected. This appears only when the [Built-inMemory]/[VIDEO] is selected. SDR-T70 This appears only when the [HDD]/[VIDEO] is selected. -
Page 28: 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 29: World Time Setting (Displaying The Time Of The Travel Destination)
World time setting (Displaying the time of the travel destination) It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region and the travel destination. Select the menu. (l 23) (Only when setting the region of your [SETUP] # [SET WORLD TIME] travel destination) Select [DESTINATION] and... - Page 30 ≥ To set to daylight savings time, press the joystick forward. appears and the summer time setting is turned on. The clock and time difference from the home region time are set forward by one hour. Press the joystick forward again to return to standard time.
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Page 31: Adjusting Lcd Monitor
Preparation Adjusting LCD monitor Setup ∫ POWER LCD LCD monitor adjustment This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors. ≥ These settings will not affect the images Select the menu. (l 23) actually recorded. ∫... -
Page 32: Recording Yourself
Recording Yourself ¬ Change the mode to Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side. ≥ The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image. (However the image recorded is the same as a normal recording.) ≥ When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if you press the joystick. -
Page 33: Recording
Recording Before recording Recording (Basic) ∫ Basic camera positioning 1 Hold the unit with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. ≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object. -
Page 34: Intelligent Auto Mode
Intelligent auto mode 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 [iA/MANUAL] Press this button to change the mode to Intelligent auto mode or manual mode. ≥... -
Page 35: Auto Focus
∫ About Intelligent auto mode Auto focus The unit focuses automatically. When the Intelligent auto mode is set to on, ≥ Auto focus does not work correctly in the the auto white balance and auto focus following situations. Record pictures in the operate and automatically adjust the colour manual focus mode. -
Page 36: Quick Start
Quick start ≥ When in quick start standby mode about 70% of the power used in This unit will resume recording pause mode recording pause mode is being about 0.8 seconds after the LCD monitor is consumed, so the recording time will reopened. -
Page 37: Quick Power On
Quick power on When the power is turned on with the mode set to , the unit will enter the recording pause mode after about 1.9 seconds. Select the menu. (l 23) [SETUP] # [QUICK POWER ON] # [ON] ≥ In the quick power on mode, the zoom magnification becomes 1k. -
Page 38: Recording Motion Pictures
(In the case of SD cards it is the maximum number of recordable scenes per card.) R 1h20m R 1h20m R 1h20m Built-in Memory/HDD SDR-T70 SDR-H100 Maximum number of recordable scenes: 98901 A Recording mode Maximum number of different dates: B Remaining time left for recording 999 (l 63) (When the remaining time is less than 1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes red.) -
Page 39: Selecting A Media To Record [Sdr-T70]/[Sdr-H100]
Selecting a media to record [SDR-T70]/[SDR-H100] Media for recording both still pictures and motion pictures may be set on the SD Card, the built-in memory or the HDD. Select the menu. (l 23) [MEDIA SELECT] Select the media to record motion pictures or still pictures, then press the centre of the joystick. -
Page 40: Recording Modes/Approximate Recordable Time
SDR-T70 4 GB 50 min 1 h 40 min 3 h 20 min Built-in memory SDR-H100 80 GB 18 h 30 min 37 h 74 h 30 min A Favors image quality B Favors recording time ≥ If recording for long periods, prepare batteries for 3 or 4 times the period you wish to record for. -
Page 41: Shooting Guide
Shooting guide Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly. Select the menu. (l 23) [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. -
Page 42: Recording Still Pictures
Recording Recording still pictures Recording (Basic) ≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the power. (l 10) Still pictures can also be recorded while recording motion pictures. ≥ Refer to page 39 for methods for selecting recording media. Change the mode to ∫... -
Page 43: Picture Size
4 GB 30000 You can record still pictures even while Built-in memory recording motion pictures. ¬ Change the mode to SDR-H100 80 GB 99999 While recording motion pictures, press the button to take the * Maximum number of recordable pictures that can be displayed is 99999. -
Page 44: Recording Functions
Recording Recording functions Recording (Basic) ¬ Change the mode to Zoom lever T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved. Select the menu. -
Page 45: Image Stabilizer Function
Image stabilizer function Reduces the image shaking (jitter) due to hand movement when recording. ¬ Change the mode to Optical image stabilizer button Pressing the button changes the optical image stabilizer setting. OFF : Active mode This setting gives more stabilization and is suitable for recording when walking. -
Page 46: Af/Ae Tracking
Recording AF/AE tracking Recording (Basic) ≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the power. (l 10) It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the locked target. The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking) AF/AE Start recording. -
Page 47: Recording (Advanced)
Recording 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 Press the joystick, and icons Operation icons will be displayed on the screen. Backlight compensation Fade Help mode... -
Page 48: Help Mode
Function Effect Backlight This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject. compensation Fade When you start recording, the image/audio gradually appears. (Fade in) When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually (Fade in) disappears. (Fade out) ≥ The fade setting is cancelled when the recording stops. ∫... - Page 49 Function Effect Guide line You can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures and still pictures. The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the composition. ≥ The guide lines do not appear on the images actually recorded.
- Page 50 Fade: Soft skin mode: ≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using ≥ If the background or anything else in the fade in become black (or white). scene has colours similar to the skin Help mode: colour, they will also be smoothed. ≥...
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Page 51: Recording Functions Of Menus
Recording Recording functions of Recording (Advanced) menus Function Effect/Setting method SCENE MODE When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. ≥ Change the mode to Select the menu. (l 23) [RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting ≥... -
Page 52: Face Framing
Function Effect/Setting method It is possible to continuously record motion picture to SDR-T70 RELAY REC an SD card when there is no space available in the built- in memory. (It allows you to record only to SD card from built-in memory.) ≥... -
Page 53: Wind Noise
Function Effect/Setting method WIND NOISE This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism. CANCELLER ≥ Change the mode to ≥ Select the manual mode. (l 55) Select the menu. (l 23) [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND NOISE CANCELLER] # [ON] ZOOM MIC The zoom microphone is linked to the zooming operation so that far-away sounds with a tele-shot and... -
Page 54: Shtr Sound
Function Effect/Setting method SHTR SOUND You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures. ≥ Change the mode to Select the menu. (l 23) [PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] # [OFF]/[ SCENE MODE: ≥ The sound quality may be changed if this ≥... -
Page 55: Manual Recording Functions
Recording Manual recording Recording (Advanced) functions ¬ Change the mode to Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode. appears on the screen. ≥ /MANUAL 4/5 4/5 NEXT 4/5 NEXT NEXT White balance (l 56) Iris adjustment (l 57) Shutter speed (l 57) ∫... -
Page 56: 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 55) Select [ ] with the joystick. -
Page 57: 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 55) Select [ ] or [ ] with the ≥... -
Page 58: Recording With Manual Focus
Recording with manual focus 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 55) (When MF assist function is used) Select the menu. -
Page 59: Playback
SDR-S70 Select [VIDEO], then press the SDR-H100 centre of the joystick. Select [SD CARD]/[HDD] and [VIDEO], then press the centre of the joystick. ≥ Select [ENTER], then press the centre of the joystick. - Page 60 Select the scene to be played ∫ Change the thumbnail display back, then press the joystick. Pressing the zoom lever to the ≥ The operation icon will be displayed or side as in step 4 will cause the thumbnail hidden each time the centre of the joystick display to change in the order shown below.
- Page 61 ∫ Speaker volume adjustment ∫ Frame-by-frame playback Move the volume lever to adjust the speaker The motion picture is advanced one frame at volume during playback. a time. Pause the playback. Move the joystick left or right. is for reverse frame-by-frame playback) ≥...
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Page 62: Creating Still Picture From Motion Picture
Creating still picture from Time frame index motion picture One-scene images will be displayed as thumbnails under the set search conditions. It is possible to playback the scene from any A single frame from the recorded motion desired point. picture can be saved as a still picture. ≥... -
Page 63: Playing Back Motion Pictures By Date
Playing back motion (Only when [MINUTES] has been pictures by date selected under step 2) Set the time and then press the Scenes recorded on the same day can be center of the joystick. played back in succession. ≥ It can be set up to a maximum of 60 minutes. -
Page 64: Repeat Playback
Repeat playback Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes. Select the menu. (l 23) [VIDEO SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] # [ON] indication appears on the full screen views. ≥ All the scenes are played back repeatedly. (When playing back motion pictures by date, all the scenes on the selected date are played back repeatedly.) -
Page 65: Still Picture Playback
SDR-S70 Select [PICTURE], then press SDR-H100 Select [SD CARD]/[HDD] and the centre of the joystick. [PICTURE], then press the centre of the joystick. ≥ Select [ENTER], then press the centre of the joystick. -
Page 66: Playing Back Still Pictures By Date
Select the still picture to be Playing back still pictures played back, then press the joystick. by date ≥ The operation icon will be displayed or hidden each time the centre of the joystick is pressed. Still pictures recorded on the same day can ≥... -
Page 67: Changing The Playback Setting And Playing Back The Slide Show
Changing the playback setting and playing back the slide show Select and press the joystick. Select the desired item and press the joystick. [DATE SETUP]: Select the desired playback date. [SLIDES INTERVAL]: Select the playback time display interval. (When [DATE SETUP] has been selected) Select the desired playback date, then press the centre of the... -
Page 68: Editing
Playback 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 pictures to be deleted are being played back. -
Page 69: Protecting Scenes/Still Pictures
Protecting scenes/still When you stop deleting halfway pictures Press the MENU button while deleting. ≥ The scenes or still pictures that have Scenes/still pictures can be protected so already been deleted when the deletion is that they are not deleted by mistake. cancelled cannot be restored. -
Page 70: Dividing A Scene To Partially Delete [Sdr-T70]/[Sdr-H100]
Playback Dividing a scene to partially Editing delete [SDR-T70]/[SDR-H100] This divides the recorded scenes in two and deletes the front half or back half. SDR-T70 ¬ Change the mode to , and switch play mode selection to [Built-inMemory]/ [VIDEO] (l 59) SDR-H100 ¬... -
Page 71: Dpof Setting
≥ To cancel the setting, set the number of prints to [0]. SDR-T70 SDR-H100 ≥ To continuously set other still pictures, ≥ Copy still pictures saved in the built-in repeat steps 2-3. memory or HDD to an SD card before ≥... -
Page 72: Copying Between Sd Card And Built-In Memory/Hdd [Sdr-T70]/ [Sdr-H100]
Playback Copying between SD card and Built-in Editing Memory/HDD [SDR-T70]/[SDR-H100] Still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between an SD card inserted in this unit and a built-in memory/HDD. ≥ Motion pictures cannot be copied to SD card directly, can only be copied to PC. -
Page 73: Copying
[SD CARD]/[PICTURE] or copy, change the card following the [Built-inMemory]/[PICTURE] instructions on the screen. (l 65) Press the MENU button after SDR-H100 Change the mode to , and the copying complete message switch play mode selection to appears. [SD CARD]/[PICTURE] or ≥... -
Page 74: Formatting
≥ Perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be disposed/ transferred. (l 110) SDR-T70 SDR-H100 [SETUP] # [FORMAT MEDIA] Select [SD CARD], [Built-inMemory] or [HDD] and press the joystick. Select [YES], then press the joystick. -
Page 75: With A Tv
Playback Watching Video/Pictures With a TV on your TV The motion pictures and still pictures recorded by this unit can be played back on a TV. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. ≥... - Page 76 TV for details.) 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.
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Page 77: Backup
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-BN01. ∫ About discs that can be used for copying Disc type... - Page 78 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 USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner).
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Page 79: 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.) ≥ Motion pictures and still pictures cannot both be copied to a single disc. ≥ Refer to page 80 for Approximate time for copying to a disc. Connect this unit to the DVD Select [START], then press the burner to prepare for copying. -
Page 80: Important Notice
Important Notice ≥ When inserting a disc containing recorded motion/still pictures into other devices, a message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed. Do not format the disc, since deleted data cannot be restored later. Approximate time for copying to a disc To copy motion pictures to the full capacity of a disc Disc type Copy time... -
Page 81: Playing Back The Copied Disc
Playing back the copied disc ≥ Only discs that have been copied by connecting this unit to the DVD burner or created with VideoCam Suite 3.5 can be played back. A USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner) Connect this unit to the DVD burner to prepare for playback. (l 78) ≥... -
Page 82: Managing The Copied Disc
Managing the copied disc ≥ Connect this unit to a DVD burner, use the joystick to select [PLAY DISC], then press the centre of the joystick (l 78) ∫ Formatting discs This is for initializing DVD-RAM and To release the disc protection DVD-RW/+RW discs. -
Page 83: Dubbing Images Onto Other Video Device
Backup Dubbing images onto With other products other video device Images played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD recorder or video device. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. A AV cable (supplied) ≥... -
Page 84: With A Pc
With a PC What you can do with a Before using VideoCam Suite 3.5 You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like DVD discs or SD card using VideoCam Suite 3.5, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM. Refer to the operating instructions of VideoCam Suite 3.5 (PDF file) for details on how to use ∫... - Page 85 SDXC card is read. (Please be aware that if a media is formatted, then all the data recorded on the media will be erased.) http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html ≥ VideoCam Suite 3.5 can handle images recorded with this unit or by using VideoCam Suite 3.5.
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Page 86: 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 87: 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 DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a DVD.) ≥... - Page 88 Free hard disk Ultra DMA — 33 or more space 450 MB or more (for installing software) ≥ When writing to a DVD/SD, more than double the amount of free space as the disc being created is necessary. Sound DirectSound support Interface USB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)] Other...
- Page 89 ∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) IBM PC/AT compatible PC Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Windows Vista (32 bit) SP1/SP2 Windows XP (32 bit) SP3 Windows 7/Windows Vista: 1.0 GHz or higher Windows XP: Intel Pentium 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron 400 MHz or higher Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/2 GB or more (64 bit)
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Page 90: Setup
≥ When using Windows 7 or the following screen is not displayed automatically, select [Start] # [Computer] (or double- click on [Computer] on the desktop), and then double-click [Panasonic]. ≥ When the confirmation message appears, click [Yes]. Select where the application is to be installed, then click [Next]. - Page 91 When installation is complete, some ∫ Uninstalling VideoCam Suite notes will appear. Check the contents, then close Follow the steps below to uninstall any the window. software applications that you no longer require. Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], then click Select [start] # [Control Panel] [Finish].
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Page 92: Connecting To A Pc
≥ Use the AC adapter to free you from http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/ worrying about the battery running down. information/SDXC.html Turn on the unit. ≥ This function is available in all modes. - Page 93 AC adaptor while the HDD access lamp is SDR-H100 on or HDD access icon ( ) appears on Verify [MATSHITA SDR-H100/SD USB the unit screen. Device] or [MATSHITA SDR-H100/ ≥ When performing reading/writing between a HDD USB Device] is selected and PC and an SD card, be aware that some SD click [OK].
- Page 94 Charging the battery by connecting it to different devices When using the battery, if you turn off the unit and connect it to a PC, Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or Panasonic DVD recorder, the battery will charge. ≥ When connecting this unit to a PC for the first time, make sure to connect this unit to the PC with this unit turned on.
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Page 95: About The Pc Display
SDR-T70 We recommend using VideoCam Suite * [CAM_MEM] is displayed 3.5 to copy motion picture data. SDR-H100 Using Windows Explorer or other * [CAM_HDD] is displayed. programmes on the PC to copy, move or The following data will be recorded. -
Page 96: 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 (Programs)] # [Panasonic] # [VideoCam Suite 3.5] # [VideoCam Suite]. ≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software. -
Page 97: If Using Mac
SDR-T70 [CAM_SD] and [CAM_MEM] are displayed on the desktop. ≥ SDR-H100 [CAM_SD] and [CAM_HDD] are displayed on the desktop. ≥ Files are stored in [100CDPFQ]/[101CDPFS] folder etc. in the [DCIM] folder. Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the PC. -
Page 98: Others
Others Indications Indications ∫ Recording indications PRE-REC (l 49) PRE-REC only Manual mode (l 55) SDR-T70 only SDR-H100 Intelligent auto mode (l 34) 0h00m00s Manual focus (l 58) 1h30m R 1h20m PRE-REC White balance (l 56) 1/100 OPEN 1/100 Shutter speed (l 57) OPEN/F2.2... - Page 99 ∫ Indication of connection to (White) Still picture recording possible status other devices (Red) Recording still picture Accessing the card (l 93) HDD Falling detection (l 5) Accessing the built-in memory (l 93) ∫ Playback indications Accessing the HDD (l 93) /7/8/D/E/ 1/;/5/ ∫...
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Page 100: Messages
≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l 12) 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 101: About Recovery
About recovery If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear. Be sure to follow the messages. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.) SOME SCENES NEED REPAIRING. PLAY SCENES TO BE REPAIRED. (IRREPARABLE SCENES WILL BE DELETED.) ≥... -
Page 102: Helpful Hints
Others Functions that cannot be Helpful hints used simultaneously Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s specifications. Functions Conditions which disable the functions Intelligent auto mode ≥ In manual mode ≥ When the colour night view function is used AF/AE tracking ≥... -
Page 103: Troubleshooting
This sound will no longer be heard when the unit’s power is turned on. ≥ The remaining battery capacity indication is an SDR-H100 Remaining battery approximation. indication is not If you think the remaining battery capacity indication displayed properly. - Page 104 Using the unit, format the SD card, built-in memory or HDD (l 74) SDR-H100 ≥ If the unit is exposed to strong vibrations or shocks while recording on HDD, recording may stop to protect the HDD.
- Page 105 Problem Check points Any scenes/still ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are pictures cannot play displayed as cannot be played back. back. Although this unit is ≥ Please read the operating instructions of your TV correctly connected to and select the channel that matches the input used a TV, images cannot for the connection.
- Page 106 Problem Check points When connected by ≥ After re-inserting the SD card into the unit, reconnect the USB cable, this the supplied USB cable. unit is not detected by ≥ Select another USB terminal on the PC. the PC. ≥ Check the operating environment. (l 87, 97) ≥...
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Page 107: Cautions For Use
Others Cautions for use Do not spray insecticides or volatile About this unit chemicals onto the unit. ≥ If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, The unit and the SD card become warm its body may be marred and the surface during use. - Page 108 ≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet, it is recommended that you place a desiccant (silica gel) in with it. ≥ Please look after the data in your built-in memory or HDD carefully. Panasonic will SDR-T70 SDR-H100 not be held responsible in the unlikely When disposing of or giving away this case that private data is divulged.
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Page 109: About The Battery
Prepare spare batteries when going out About the battery for recording. ≥ Prepare batteries appropriate to 3 to 4 The battery used in this unit is a times the period you are planning to rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is record for. Cold places such as a ski resort susceptible to humidity and temperature and can shorten the period which you can the effect increases the more the... -
Page 110: About Sd Cards
About charging errors About SD cards When the status indicator is flashing at a ≥ The memory capacity indicated on the particularly fast or slow rate, the label of an SD card is the total of the following should be considered. capacity for copyright protection and management and the capacity which can Flashing with approx. -
Page 111: About Condensation
About condensation When condensation forms on the unit, the ≥ SDR-T70 SDR-H100 lens will cloud up and the unit may not work To physically format an SD card, connect properly. Make every effort to ensure that the unit via the AC adaptor, select condensation does not form. - Page 112 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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