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Panasonic SDR-S71PC Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
SD Video Camera
Model No.
SDR-S70P/PC
SDR-S71 P/PC
SDR-T70P/PC
SD/HDD Video Camera
Model No.
SDR-H100P/PC
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operating
or adjusting
this product,
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  • Page 1 Pa.aso.ic Owner's Manual SD Video Camera SD/HDD Video Camera SDR-S70P/PC SDR-H100P/PC Model No. Model No. SDR-S71 P/PC SDR-T70P/PC Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guia para r&pida consulta en espa_ol est&...
  • Page 2 Date of Purchase Things You Should Dealer Purchased From Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic! Dealer Address You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products Dealer Phone No. the market today. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you and your family Model No.
  • Page 3 Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: SDR-S7OP/SDR-S71 P/SDR-T7OP/SDR-H 100P Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation...
  • Page 4 Battery pack ( Lithium i on battery pack) • Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. • Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. • Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. Read these instructions. 11 ) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
  • Page 6 Precautions USE & LOCATION device which could be damaged improper handling or storage. CARE • TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your • TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA ... Do not camera and power supply should not be use strong or abrasive detergents when exposed...
  • Page 7 • Indemnity about recorded unit. content Turn off the power (remove the battery) Panasonic does not accept Insert and remove the USB cable responsibility for damages directly Expose the unit to vibrations or shock...
  • Page 8 • The illustrations used in this owner's Operation may stop in hot or cold environments. manual show model The unit is disabled in order to protect however, parts of the explanation refer to HDD. different models. • Depending on the model, some functions Do not use the unit in low atmospheric are not available.
  • Page 9 • Other names ofsystems and p roducts mentioned inthese instructions usually the registered trademarks trademarks ofthe manufacturers developed the system orproduct concerned. This p roduct islicensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for t he personal non-commercial use ofaconsumer to(i) encode video incompliance with the AVC Standard...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Contents Accessories ..........Quick Guide ..........Recording (Basic) Before recording ......Before using Intelligent Auto Mode ....Quick start ........Parts identification handling ........Quick power on ......Recording motion pictures ..41 Setup Selecting a media to record Power supply ......
  • Page 11 Playback Before using Motion picture playback .... 62 What you can do with a PC ..86 Creating still picture from motion End User License Agreement ..88 picture .......... Operating environment ..... Time frame index ......Setup Playing back motion pictures Installation ........
  • Page 12 Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as of December 2010. These may be subject to change. Battery pack VW-VBL090 (SDR-S70/SDR-S71) (SDR-T70) Battery pack VW-VBK180 (SDR-H100) AC adaptor VSK0711...

  • Page 13: An Sd Card

    Quick Guide • Inserting the battery Open the LCD monitor. Install the battery by inserting it in the Open the SD card cover and insert direction shown in the figure. (remove) the SD card into (from) the card slot. • Face the label side Q in the direction shown in the illustration and press it...
  • Page 14 Press the button. • Selecting a mode Operate the mode switch to change mode to [_]. • When selecting media to record from the menu Recording mode (-_ 41, 45) [SDR-T70]/[SDR-H100] Playback mode (-_ 62, 67) Select the menu. (_ 27) [MEDIA SELECT] •...

  • Page 15: Sdr-S71

    • Motion picture playback • Still picture playback Change the mode to Change the mode to Use the joystick to select the Play Mode Use the joystick to select the Play Mode Select icon O, then press the center Select icon O, then press the center the joystick.
  • Page 16 Parts identification handling LCD monitor • Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction the arrow with your fingers. • It can open up to 9OL • It can rotate up to 180 ° O towards the lens or 90 ° Q towards the opposite direction.
  • Page 17 Video light (SDR-S71) (-) 48) Lens cover Lens Open/close switch for the lens cover For the lens protection, be sure to close the lens cover when not in use. Slide open/close switch for the lens cover. Microphone (built-in, stereo) AF/AE button [AF/AE] (-) 49)
  • Page 18 Photoshot button ] (-) 45) 22 23 24 When recording: Zoom lever [W/T] (-) 47) When playing back: Thumbnail display switch / O_ ] (-_ 63)/ Volume lever [-VOL+] (-) 64) Speaker Status indicator (-) 25) HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] (SDR-H100) (-) 8)

  • Page 19: Power Supply

    Panasonic products 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...
  • Page 20 • Refer to page 113 when status indicator flashes either rapidly or slowly. • We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (-> 12, 21, 120) • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
  • Page 21 • Charging/Recording time • Temperature: 25 °C (77 '_F)/humidity: 6O%RH (When using AC adaptor) Supplied battery! 2 h 20 min 1 h 20 min 40 min vW.VBL090 (optional) [3.6 V/895 mAh] VW.VBK180 (optional) 2h25min 2h55min 1 h30min [3.6 V/1790 mAh] VW.VBK360 (optional) 4 h 20 min...

  • Page 22: Recording

    • 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 23: Recording To A Card

    Recording to a card The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card, built-in memory, or HDD. To record to an SD card, read the following. This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is compatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory...
  • Page 24 When using an SD card n ot f rom Panasonic, orone p reviously used onother equipment, for t he first time o n this u nit, format the SD card. (-_ 76) When the SD card i sformatted, ofthe recorded data i sdeleted.

  • Page 25: Turning The Unit On/Off

    Turning the unit on/off You can turn the power on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor. Press the power button to turn on the power. To turn off the power Hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off.

  • Page 26: Selecting A Mode

    Selecting a mode Change the mode to recording or playback, Operate the mode switch to change the mode to _ or []. Recording mode (-_ 41,45) Playback mode (-_ 62, 67) VQT3E42...

  • Page 27: Using The Menu Screen

    Using the menu screen ENTER MENU Select the desired setting, then Press the MENU button. press the joystick to enter the Select the desired top menu O, selection. then move the joystick right or RECORD SETUP press the joystick. To get back to the previous screen Move the joystick left.
  • Page 28 You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen. Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] --_ [LANGUAGE] press the joystick. Select [English] and press the joystick. Part of the menu will not be used depending on the used functions.
  • Page 29 [ECONOMY] MEDIA SELECT .3.4 [OFF]: The power saving function is not Recording media may be set activated: independently for both still pictures [5 MINUTES]:: motion pictures. When about 5 minutes have passed [ SDR-T70 without any operation, this unit When recording to the SD card select...
  • Page 30 [ALERT SOUND] [DEMO MODE] The s tarting and s topping ofarecording This item is used to start the unit orpower on/off can beconfirmed with demonstration. this sound! (Only when the mode is at the " position) When an error occurs. Check the If [DEM O MODE] is switched...
  • Page 31 Playback mode "1 Only when the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, this does not appear. Only when the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, this appears. These menus are only for ( SDR-T70 These menus are only for _.
  • Page 32 Setting date and time When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear. Select [YES] and perform steps 2 to 3 below to set the date and time. 4>...
  • Page 33 Itispossible todisplay and record the time a tthe travel destination by selecting your home region and the travel destination. Select the menu. (-3, 27) (Only when setting the region of your travel destination) [SETUP] [SET WORLD TIME] Select [DESTINATION] • If the clock is not set, adjust the clock to press the joystick.
  • Page 34 • To set t odaylight savings time, press the joystick forward. @ appears and t he summer time s etting isturned on. The clock and time d ifference from the home region time a re set f orward by one h our. Press the joystick forward again toreturn tostandard time.
  • Page 35 Adjusting LCD monitor • Power LCD This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors. • These settings will not affect the images Select the menu. (-3, 27) actually recorded. • Adjusting the brightness and [ [SETUP] [POWER LOD]...

  • Page 36: Vqt3E42

    _ 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...

  • Page 37: Before Recording

    Before recording • Basic camera positioning Hold the unit with both hands. Put your hand through the grip belt. • When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object. •...

  • Page 38: Vqt3E42

    The f ollowing modes based onshooting conditions are set just b y pointing the unit towhat want to record. I_/MANUAL Intelligent auto/Manual button Press this button to change the mode to Intelligent Auto Mode or Manua! Mode. • Please refer to page 58 about Manual Mode.

  • Page 39: Auto Mode

    Auto focus • About Intelligent Auto Mode The unit focuses automatically. When the intelligent Auto Mode is set to on, the Auto white balance and Auto focus • Auto focus does not work correctly in the following situations. Record pictures in the operate and automatically...

  • Page 40: Quick Start

    This u nit will r esume recording pause mode When the power is turned on with the mode about 0.8 seconds after the LCD monitor set to , the unit will enter the recording reopened. pause mode after about 1.9 seconds. {_Change the mode t o _ Select the menu.

  • Page 41: Motion Pictures

    Recording motion pictures • Open the lens cover before turning the unit on. (-) 17) Change the mode to _ Still pictures can be recorded while open the LCD monitor. recording the motion picture. (-_ 46) Press the recording start/stop The images recorded between...
  • Page 42 ! VIDEO !! PHOTO ! Media for recording both still pictures and motion pictures may be set on the SD Card, built-in memory or the HDD. Select the menu. (-1, 27) I [MEDIA SELECT] Select the media to record motion pictures or still pictures, then press the center of the joystick.

  • Page 43: Sdr-T70

    Switch the picture quality ofthe motion pictures toberecorded. Select the menu. (-) 27) desired I [RECORD SETUP] [REC MODE] _ setting • SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording.

  • Page 44: Guide

    You m ay s witch the audio recording method Message is displayed when this unit is for m otion picture recording onthe SD Card. moved rapidly. Select the menu. (-> 27) Select [RECORD SETUP] [SHOOTING [VIDEO]/[SD CARD] in GUIDE] [ON] [MEDIA SELECT].
  • Page 45 Recording still pictures • Open the lens cover before turning on the power. (-) 17) Still pictures can also be recorded while recording motion pictures. • Refer to page 42 for methods for selecting recording media. Change the mode to _ About the screen indications in open the LCD monitor.

  • Page 46: Still Pictures

    • Remaining time l eft f or r ecording will become shorter when you record still pictures while r ecording motion pictures. Records atthe number ofrecording pixels set u nder [ASPECT] (-_ 55). 640x480 • SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size.

  • Page 47: Recording Functions

    Recording functions <> Change the mode Zo0m lever T side: Close-up recording (zoo m in) W Side: ..Wide,angle recording (zoom ou t) • The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved: Select the menu. (-> 27) [RECORD SETUP] [D.ZOOM]...

  • Page 48: Function

    Optical Image stabilizer can stabilize image without decreasing the image quality. The video light enables brightening of the {_Change the mode t o _ . images taken in a dimly-lit place. Change mode O.LS. LIGHT/ Optical image stabilizer button Light/Delete button [LIGHT/_] Pressing the button changes...
  • Page 49 AF/AE tracking I WDE0 l lPHOT0 I • Open the lens cover before turning the unit on. (-> 17) It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the locked target. The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves.
  • Page 50 Recording functions of operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. 4> Change the mode to _ Press the joystick, and icons will be displayed on the screen. Backlight compensation Fade 11110i _ Help mode Web mode Guide...
  • Page 51 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 (Fade in) gradually disappears. (Fade out) • The Fade setting is canceled when the recording stops.
  • Page 52 Guide line You can check if the image is level while recording playing back motion pictures and still pictures. function can also be used to estimate the balance the composition. • The guide lines do not appear on the images actually recorded.
  • Page 53 Soft Skin mode This makes skin colors appear softer for a more ii ¸ attractive appearance. This is more effective if you record a person closely iiiiiiiiiiiiiii from the torso This function allows you to record color images _ VIBEO H PHOTO _ very low light situations.
  • Page 54 Recording functions of menus Ia'111_tlVJ11 I=ii _ML_"_;[II_IlI_I SCENE MODE When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds apertures. • Change the mode to Select the menu. (-_ 27) [RECORD SETUP] [SCENE MODE] _ desired setting •...
  • Page 55 alrr_ttv]31 SDR-T70 It is possible to continuously record motion picture to 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.) • Change the mode Select the menu.
  • Page 56 I_Lll"_IrL_ I=I_M/-"_;[II_III"_I_I AUTO SLOW SHTR You can record bright pictures even in dark places slowing the shutter speed. • Change the mode to • Select the Manual Mode. (-> 58) Select the menu. (-> 27) [RECORD SETUP] [AUTO SLOW SHTR] [ON] •...
  • Page 57 I_Lll"_IrL_ I=I_M/-"_;[IT_III"_I_I SELF TIMER This is for recording still pictures using the timer. • Change the mode to Select the menu. (-3, 27) [PICTURE] [SELF TIMER] desired setting 4) 1 0 (Records after 1 0 seconds) 4)2 (Records after 2 seconds) •...

  • Page 58: Functions

    Manual recording functions <> Change the mode Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. • appears on the screen. _/MANUAL Q VVhite ba!ance (--)59) Iris adjustment (-,_ 60) $HTR Shutter speed (--> 60) • To change to Manual Focus Mode Switch the operation icon by pressing...

  • Page 59: White Balance

    Automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. • Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode (-) 58) Select [W==]with the joystick. •...

  • Page 60: Shutter Speed/ Iris Adjustment

    I vIDE0 I_ Shutter Speed: Adjust itwhen recording fast-moving subjects. Iris: Adjust itwhen the screen istoo bright or too dark. • Press the iA/MANUAL button toswitch toManual Mode (-)58) 1 Select [r_] or [s'_] with the • If you record an extremely bright object or record under indoor...

  • Page 61: Focus

    I vIDE0 IPHL_0J Ifauto f ocusing isdifficult due t othe conditions, then u se Manual focus. 4_ Change the mode t o _ • Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode (-> 58) (When MF assist function is used) Select the menu.

  • Page 62: Motion Picture Playback

    Motion picture playback Change the mode to I-_. l SDR-TT0 } Use the joystick to select the Select [SD CARD]/ Play Mode Select icon O, then [Built-inMemory] and [VIDEO], then press the center of the press the center of the joystick, joystick.

  • Page 63: Time Frame Index

    • Change the thumbnail display Select the scene to be played Pressing the zoom lever to the _ or O,, back, then press the joystick. side as in step 4 will cause the thumbnail • The operation icon will be displayed display to change in the order shown...
  • Page 64 • Speaker volume adjustment • Frame-by-frame playback Move the volume lever to adjust the speaker The motion picture is advanced one frame at a time. volume during playback. Pause the playback. Move the joystick left or right. (411 is for reverse frame-by-frame playback) •...
  • Page 65 Choose the thumbnail from which you wish to begin playback, then press the One-scene images will b e displayed thumbnails under the set s earch conditions. center of the joystick. Itispossible toplay b ack the scene from any • Next (previous) thumbnail can be desired point.
  • Page 66 Playback ofthe first s cene starts after playback ofthe last scene finishes. Select the menu. (-> 27) [VIDEO SETUP] [REPEAT PLAY] [ON] The O indication appears on the full screen views. • All the scenes are played back repeatedly. (When playing back motion pictures date, all the scenes...

  • Page 67: Still Picture Playback

    Still picture playback Change the mode to []. Use the joystick to select the Select [SD CARD]/ Play Mode Select icon O, then [Built-inMemory] press the center of the [PICTURE], then press the joystick, center of the joystick. ÷ SDR-S70 }/1 SDR-S71 Select [SD CARD]/[HDD] and Select [PICTURE], then press...
  • Page 68 • Change the thumbnail display Select the still picture to be During step 4, the thumbnail display played back, then press the changes in the following order if the zoom joystick. lever is operated to _ side or O_ side. •...
  • Page 69 Still pictures recorded on the same day c an beplayed back insuccession. Select _ and press the Select the date select icon and joystick. press the joystick. Select the desired item and Date select icon press the joystick. [DATE SETUP]: Select the playback date, then Select the desired...

  • Page 70: Deleting Scenes/Still

    Deleting scenes/still pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. Change the mode To delete by €onfirming images being played back Press the _ button while scenes 0r still pictures to be de!eted are being played back,...

  • Page 71: Formatting

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

  • Page 72: Dividing A Scene To Partially

    Dividing a scene to partially delete [SDR-T70]/[SDR-H 100] This divides the recorded scenes in two and deletes the front half or back half. [ SDR-T70 {_ Change the mode I-_-], and switch play mode selection to [Built-inMemory]/ [VIDEO] (-> 62) {} Change the mode and switch...

  • Page 73: Dpof Setting

    DPOF setting You can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD card. 4_ Change the mode F_-], and switch play mode selection to [SD CARD]/ [PICTURE] (-) 67) Select the menu.

  • Page 74: Built-In Memory/Hdd

    Copying between SD card and Built-in 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 75: Copying

    • Ifthere isnot much remaining capacity inthe SD card, aconfirmation message asking tocopy after deleting all d ata on the SD card i s displayed. Be aware that deleted data cannot be restored. 1 {SDR-T70 • (When [SELECT DATE] is selected) Press the center of the joystick to select the Change the mode to [_,...

  • Page 76: Formatting

    Formatting Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. (-> 79, 86) Select the menu. (-_ 27) { SDR-S70 }/1 SDR-S71 [SETUP]...

  • Page 77: Watching Video/Pictures

    Watching Video/Pictures 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. • If you have a TV with an SD card slot, the motion pictures and still pictures recorded on an...
  • Page 78 TV for details.) Refer to the following support site for information about Panasonic TVs with an SD card slot for playing back your pictures. http://panasonic.net/ • For details on how to play back, please read the operating instructions for the TV.

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

    DVD disc can also be played back. • Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it. We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW-BN01. • About discs that can be used for copying c0pY,! Additional Copy*2 _>...
  • Page 80 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).

  • Page 81: Copying

    • 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 82 for Approximate time for copying to a disc.

  • Page 82: Copying

    Important Notice • When inserting a disc containing recorded motion/still pictures into other device s, a message prompting YoU to format the disc may be displayed: D0n0t 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...
  • Page 83 • 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, USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner) Connect this unit to the DVD burner to prepare for playback. (-> 80) •...
  • Page 84 • Connect this unit to a DVD burner, use the joystick to select [PLAY DISC], then press the center of the joystick. (-_ 80) • Formatting discs To release the disc protection This is for initializing DVD-RAM DVD-RW/+RW discs. Select the menu. (-> 27) Please be aware that if a disc...

  • Page 85: Dubbing Images Onto Other

    Dubbing images onto other video devices images played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD recorder or video device. • Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. AV cable (Supplied) •...
  • Page 86 What you can do with a 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 cards using VideoCam Suite 3.5, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM.
  • Page 87 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.

  • Page 88: End User License Agreement

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

  • Page 89: Operating Environment

    Operating environment • Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner's manual are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. • A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a DVD.) •...
  • Page 90 Free hard disk Ultra DMA -- 33 or more 450 MB or more (for installing the software) • When writing to a DVD/SD, more than double the amount free space as the disc being created is necessary. Sound DirectSound Support Interface USB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2,0)]...
  • Page 91 • Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) IBM PC/AT compatible 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...

  • Page 92: Environment

    [Start] _ [Computer] (or double- selected, select [NTSC Area]. click on [Computer] on the desktop), then double-click [Panasonic]. • When the confirmation message appears, click [Yes]. Select where the application to be installed, then click [Next]. Click [Next]. Select [I accept the terms of...
  • Page 93 When installation is complete, some • Uninstalling VideoCam Suite notes will appear. Check the contents, then close Follow the steps below to uninstall the window. software applications that you no longer require. Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], then click Select [start] --_ [Control Panel] [Finish].

  • Page 94: Connecting To A Pc

    5 seconds. the media will be erased.) Operating the joystick will cause the LCD http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/ information/SDXC.html monitor to turn on again. Connect this unit to a PC. • Insert the USB connectors as far as they will go.
  • Page 95 To disconnect USB cable • When the unit is connected to a PC, its safely power cannot be turned off. Double click the _ icon in task tray Disconnect the USB cable, before displayed on the PC. turning this unit off. •...
  • Page 96 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...

  • Page 97: To A Pc

    When the unit isconnected toaPC, itisrecognized as an external drive. • Removable disk ( Example: _:_c_._ so / L:> )isdisplayed in[Computer]. The f ollowing data w ill b erecorded. We recommend using VideoCam Suite Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG 3.5 tocopy or write b ack motion picture format (SI000001.JPG...

  • Page 98: Videocam Suite 3.5

    If you log on with a user name for a guest user account, software cannot be used. (On the PC) Select [start] --_ [All Programs (Programs)] --_ [Panasonic] --_ [VideoCam Suite 3.5] --_ [VideoCam Suite]. V _eCamg_ite • For details...

  • Page 99: Mac

    If using Mac • VideoCam Suite 3.5 is not available for Mac. • SDXC memory cards cannot be used on Mac. • iMovie'11 supported. For details about iMovie'11, please contact Apple Inc. • Operating environment Mac OS X 10.6.3 Intel Core Duo or better 1 GB or more Interface port...

  • Page 100: Indications

    Indications • Recording indications "1 only PI_E_RISc7 PRE-REC (") 52) only Manual Mode (-) 58) only Intelligent Auto Mode (-) 38) 0h00rn00s _ _lh30m Manual focus (-) 61) R lh20m 'i<_;! 11100 _)_0 White balance (-) 59) OPEN 11100 Shutter speed (-) 60) OPEN/F2.2...
  • Page 101 • Playback indications _)10/b)2 Self-timer recording (-_ 57) R3000 Remaining number of still )"IN ll_, l _l_ll'_l_ill"_ll_-14ll pictures (-_ 45) l II_/_lll (White) Still picture recording Display during playback (-) 62, 67) possible status 0h00m00s Playback time (-) 63) (Red) Recording still picture No.10...
  • Page 102 • Indication of connection to other devices Accessing the card (,-) 95) ,*-_ Accessing the built-in memory (-.) 95) *2 _-_._ Accessing the HDD (-1 95) *3 • Confirmatory indications (Time The built-in battery is low. display) (-) 32) Warning for face-to-face recording (-,) 36)

  • Page 103: Messages

    Messages Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text. "1 [ SDR-T70 } only only We recommend backing up important recorded motion pictures and still pictures periodically to a PC, DVD disc etc. to protect it. This message does not indicate that there RECOMMEND...
  • Page 104 THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED. • Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (-) 19) If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, remove the battery and then insert it again, if the message appears even after repeating...

  • Page 105: That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

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

  • Page 106: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting I d'_1,'IF_qT fThis unit cannot • Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently turned charged. (-) 20) • In cold places, the battery using time becomes shorter. This unit does not stay on long enough. • The battery has a limited life.
  • Page 107 This unit cannot • Remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about operated though it is 1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC turned adaptor. Then about 1 minute later, turn on the power again. (Conducting the above operation while This unit does not _, _...
  • Page 108 d"_1,3F_I? • Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails displayed as F-T-] cannot be played back. ictures cannot play _'_* ny scenes/still ack. • Please read the operating instructions of your TV lthough this unit is -_ and select the channel that matches the input used orrectly...
  • Page 109 • After re-inserting the SD card into the unit. reconnect When connected "_ the supplied USB cable. • Select another USB terminal on the PC. • Check the operating environment. (-_ 89. 99'_ • Connect the supplied USB cable again after restarting the PC and turning on this unit again.

  • Page 110: Accessories

    Cautions for use Do not spray insecticides or volatile About this unit chemicals onto the unit. • If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, The unit and the SD card become warm its body may be marred and the surface during use.
  • Page 111 HDD carefully. Panasonic will a desiccant (silica gel) in with it. not be held responsible in the unlikely case that private data is divulged.
  • Page 112 temperature: 15 °C to25°C (59 °F to 77°F), Recommended humidity: 40%RH About the AC adaptor to6O%RH) • If the temperature of the battery • Extremely high temperatures or low extremely high or extremely low, charging temperatures will shorten the life of the may take time or the battery may not be battery.
  • Page 113 About SD cards About charging errors When the status indicator is flashing at a • The memory capacity indicated on the label of an SD card is the total of the particularly fast or slow rate, the following should be considered. capacity for copyright protection...
  • Page 114 • [ SDR-S70 SDR-S71 }To physically LCD monitor format an SD card, connect the unit via the AC adaptor, select [SETUP] • When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it [FORMAT CARD] from the menu, and with a soft cloth such as eye glass cleaner. then press and hold the delete button •...
  • Page 115 About condensation When condensation forms on the unit, the lens will cloud up and the unit may not work properly. Make every effort to ensure that condensation does not form. If it does form, take the actions described below. Causes of condensation Condensation takes place when...

  • Page 116: Specifications

    Specifications SDVideoCameral SDR-S70 SDR-S71 SDR-T70 SD/HDD Video Camera Information for your safety Power consumption: Recording: Charging: I SDR-S71 [ SDR-S71 3.1 W 7.7 W SDR-S70 J/[ SDR-T70 [ SDR-S70 }/[ SDR-T70 2.9 W 7.7 W 3.6 W 7.7 W Signal system EIA Standard: 525 lines_ 60 fields NTSC color signal...
  • Page 117 1round speaker Auto t racking white balance system adjustment Standard illumination 1,400 Ix Minimum required Approx. 5 Ix (1/30 with Low light mode in the Scene mode) illumination Approx. 2 Ix with the Color night rec function 1.0 Vp-p, 75 22, NTSC system output level AV terminal...
  • Page 118 Mass (Weight) [ SDR-S70 Approx. 239 g [ SDR-S71 (Approx. 0.53 Ibs.) [with battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)] [ SDR-T70 Approx. 238 g (Approx. 0.52 Ibs.) [with battery (supplied)] Approx. 317.5 g (Approx. 0.7 Ibs.) [with battery (supplied)] Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
  • Page 119 Still pictures SD card SD Memory Card: Recording media 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant) SDHC Memory Card: 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 24 GB, 32 GB (FAT32 system compliant) SDXC...

  • Page 120: Optional Accessories

    Optional accessories VW-BC10PP Battery Charger VW-VBL090 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack (SDRIS70/SDR-S71) -L/_'_._ (SDR-T70) VW-VBK180 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack VW-VBK360 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack VW-LDC103PP Video DC Light VZ-LL10PP Light bulb for video DC light VW-SK12PP Shoe adaptor VW-ACK180PP Accessory "1...
  • Page 121 RP-SDN16GU1A Class4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDN08GU1A Class 4 8GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDN04GU1A Class 4 4GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDN02GU1A Class 4 2GB SD Memory Card RP-SDW64GU1K Class 1064 GB SDXC Memory Card RP-SDW48GU1K Class 1048GB SDXC Memory Card RP-SDW32GU1K Class 1032 GB SDHC Memory...
  • Page 122 Street Address Night City State TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800_332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-E PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASQNIC...

  • Page 123: Rico

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

  • Page 125: Customers)

    - One (1) year, parts and labour This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada...

  • Page 126: Index

    Index Gain ......AC adaptor ....20, 112 A/V terminal ....16, 77, 85 Grip belt ......Guide line ...... AF/AE tracking ....Alert sound ..... Approximate number of recordable ......pictures ......HDD information display .... Aspect ......Help mode ......
  • Page 127 Recordable time ....21,43 Recording modes ....Recording time elapsed .... Recovery ...... Relay recording ....Remaining number of still pictures ..Remaining time left for recording ..Repeat playback ....Resume playback ....Scene mode ....SD card information display ..
  • Page 128 SpanishQuickUseGuide/Guia espa ola parael uso r pido • Comoinsertarla b ateria Abrir la pantatla LCD. Abrir la tapa de Ia tarjeta SD e insertar (extraer) la Meta la bateriainsertandola en ladireccbn sefialadaen la tarjeta SD en (de) la ranura para la tarjeta. figura.
  • Page 129 • Seleccion del modo Pulsar el boton Utilice el selector de modo para cambiar modoa • Como seleccionar un medio Modo de grabaci6n (-) 41, 45) para grabar [SDR-T70]/ [SDR-H100] Modo de reproducci6n (-) 62, 67) Seleccione el menu. (_ 27) •...
  • Page 130 • Reproduccion de fotografias Reproduccion peliculas • Cambie el modo a Cambie el modo a Usar el joystick para seleccionar el icono Usar el joystick para seleccionar el icono de Selecci6n de Modo de Reproducci6n de Selecci6n de Modo de Reproducci6n O, luego presionar el centro del joystick.
  • Page 131 VQT3E42...
  • Page 132 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 VQT3E42 F1210RN0 IIll II! i llllll IIlllli Iil II o Panason ,pr, Corpo...

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