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Panasonic HDC-HS9 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

High Definition Video Camera
HDC-HS9
Model No.
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
VQT1N87
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera HDC-HS9 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT1N87...

  • 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 shall ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT remain readily operable. DAMAGE, To completely disconnect this apparatus from ≥...
  • Page 3 ∫ Indemnity concerning recording Information on Disposal for Users of Waste content Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for This symbol on the products the loss of recordings due to malfunction or and/or accompanying defect of this unit, its accessories or recordable documents means that used...
  • Page 4 ∫ Licenses This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and ≥ SDHC Logo is a trademark. non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode ≥ “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are video in compliance with the AVC Standard trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that Co., Ltd.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information for Your Safety ....2 Recording Accessories .......... 7 Features ..........8 Recording (Basic) Preparation [1] Before recording ......32 Anti-Ground-Shooting (AGS) ..33 Before using [2] Recording motion pictures ..34 [1] Handling of HDD Recording modes/ (Hard disk drive) ......
  • Page 6 Playback With a PC Playback Before using [1] Motion picture playback ....62 [1] What you can do with a PC ..96 Playing back motion pictures End User License Agreement ..98 by date..........65 [2] Operating environment....99 Intelligent scene selection ....

  • Page 7: Accessories

    Accessories Optional accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Some optional accessories may not be available Battery pack in some countries. VW-VBG130 AC adaptor (VW-AD21E-K) AC adaptor Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG130/1320 mAh) VSK0698 Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG260/2640 mAh) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG6/5800 mAh)*1 AC cable Battery pack holder kit (VW-VH04) K2CQ2CA00006...

  • Page 8: Features

    Features ∫ Very clear high definition pictures This unit can record detailed high definition images to an SD card or HDD (hard disk drive). B Standard images (720k576) A High definition images (1920k1080) Number of available scan lines 576 Number of available scan lines 1080 High definition images ≥...

  • Page 9: 10 Before Using

    Preparation Recording Playback Backup With a PC Others 10 Before using 16 Setup VQT1N87...

  • Page 10: Handling Of Hdd (Hard Disk Drive)

    ∫ Operation may stop in hot or cold Indemnity about recorded content environments. Panasonic does not accept any responsibility If the surrounding temperature is too hot or too for damages directly or indirectly due to any cold, the unit is disabled in order to protect the type of problems that result in loss of recording HDD.

  • Page 11: Parts Identification And Handling

    Parts identification and Before using handling 3 4 5 6 14 15 16 LCD monitor open part Due to limitations in LCD production LCD monitor (l 29) technology, there may be some tiny bright or Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.
  • Page 12 DC input terminal [DC IN 9.3V] (l 19) 20 Lens hood Battery holder (l 17) Rotate the lens hood counter-clockwise A to Battery release lever [BATTERY] (l 17) remove it. In order to attach it, place into slot B, 10 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 81, 83) and then rotate it clockwise C.
  • Page 13 23 Tripod receptacle This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional tripod. (For details on mounting the tripod, refer to the operating instructions for the tripod.) A Camera base ≥ The SD card cover cannot be opened when the tripod is used.
  • Page 14 24 25 26 27 28 24 Face detection & AE button [ ] (l 44) 39 Grip belt 25 PRE-REC button [PRE-REC] (l 37) Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your 26 Photoshot button [ ] (l 39) hand.

  • Page 15: Remote Control

    Install a button-type battery Remote control (supplied) While pressing START/ PHOTO the stopper A, STOP SHOT DISPLAY pull out the DATE/ ZOOM TIME battery holder. Set the button- type battery with SEARCH PLAY SEARCH its (i) mark facing upward PAUSE STILL ADV STILL ADV and then put the...

  • Page 16: Setup

    ≥ In order to safely use the unit, we recommend that you use genuine Panasonic batteries which have been tested by our quality control process.

  • Page 17: Inserting/Removing The Battery

    ≥ 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. Inserting/removing the battery Open the LCD monitor and install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.

  • Page 18: Charging And Recording Time

    Charging and recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60% ∫ Charging time Battery model number Voltage/capacity Charging time Supplied battery/ 7.2 V/1320 mAh 2 h 35 min VW-VBG130 (optional) VW-VBG260 (optional) 7.2 V/2640 mAh 4 h 40 min VW-VBG6 (optional) 7.2 V/5800 mAh 9 h 25 min ∫...

  • Page 19: Connecting To The Ac Outlet

    ( ) will flash. ≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed in minutes 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 20: 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 21: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card

    Inserting/removing an SD card Caution: If the SD card is inserted or removed while the power is on, this unit may malfunction or the data recorded on the SD card may be lost. Card access lamp [ACCESS] ≥ When this unit is processing data, the access lamp A lights up.

  • Page 22: Selecting A Mode (Turning The Unit On/Off)

    Selecting a mode Setup (Turning the unit on/off) Rotate the mode dial to switch to HDD recording, card recording, playback or power OFF. Turn on the power by turning the mode dial to while pressing the lock release button A. ≥...

  • Page 23: Using The Menu Screen

    Using the menu screen Setup Operate the displayed menu screens with the cursor button. Press the MENU button. Select the desired setting and press the cursor button to enter MENU the selection. ≥ The menu displayed differs depending on the position of the mode dial.

  • Page 24: Language Selection

    Language selection You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen. Press the MENU button, then select [LANGUAGE] and press the cursor button. Select [English] and press the cursor button. Menu list HDD Recording mode/ Card Recording mode ∫...

  • Page 25: Playback Mode

    Playback mode [QUICK START] (l 37) [BEEP SOUND] motion picture playback) This allows operations such as starting and ∫ [VIDEO SETUP] ending recording to be signaled by a beep. [REPEAT PLAY] (l 66) 1 Beep [RESUME PLAY] (l 66) When you start recording [SCENE PROTECT] (l 73) [GUIDE LINES] (l 49) When you turn on the power...

  • Page 26: Setting Date And Time

    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 4 below to set the date and time. ¬...
  • Page 27 To recharge the built-in lithium battery ≥ Connect the AC adaptor or attach the battery to this unit, and the built-in lithium battery will be recharged. Leave the unit as it is for approx. 24 hours and the battery will maintain the date and time for approx.

  • Page 28: 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 travel destination) [BASIC] # [SET WORLD TIME] # [YES] Select [DESTINATION] and press...

  • Page 29: Adjusting Lcd Monitor

    Adjusting LCD monitor Setup ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. Increasing the brightness of the LCD monitor POWER LCD EXTRA button Each time the POWER LCD EXTRA button is pressed, the indication changes by one ] > setting in the following order: [ ] >...

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

    Changing the picture quality on the LCD monitor Select the menu. (l 23) [SETUP] # [LCD AI] # [DYNAMIC] or [NORMAL] [DYNAMIC]: The image on the LCD monitor becomes clear and vivid. Optimum contrast and brightness are set depending on the scenes recorded. Clear and brilliant images are presented.

  • Page 31: Recording (Basic)

    Preparation Recording Playback Backup With a PC Others 32 Recording (Basic) 45 Recording (Advanced) VQT1N87...

  • Page 32: Before Recording

    Before recording Recording (Basic) ∫ Basic camera positioning ≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will become dark in the recording. ≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object.

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

    Anti-Ground-Shooting About auto mode (AGS) If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position while recording motion pictures, it is automatically put into recording pause. Colour balance (white balance) and focusing are adjusted automatically. Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness.

  • Page 34: Recording Motion Pictures

    Recording motion pictures Recording (Basic) VIDEO This unit records high definition images that are compatible with the AVCHD format on an SD card or HDD. Sound is recorded with the Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator. 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 0h00m00s R1h20m R1h20m R1h20m ≥...
  • Page 35 REC STOPPED. stops. NOW WRITING. Use a Panasonic SD card or another SD card which can be used to record motion pictures. (l 20) When the unit stops while a usable SD card for recording motion pictures (l 20) is used, the data writing rate has deteriorated.

  • Page 36: Recording Modes/Approximate Recordable Time

    Recording modes/approximate recordable time Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded. Select the menu. (l 23) [VIDEO] # [REC MODE] # desired setting Capacity SD card 1 GB 7 min 9 min 14 min 21 min 2 GB 15 min 20 min...

  • Page 37: Quick Start

    ≥ In the quick start mode, it may take some time Quick start for automatic white balance to adjust, if the scene being recorded has a light source This unit will resume recording/pause mode different from the scene last recorded. (When about 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is the colour night view function is used, however, reopened.

  • Page 38: Shooting Guide

    Shooting guide ≥ PRE-REC is cancelled in the following cases. jIf you operate the mode dial. The messages instructing how to record in dark jIf you open the SD card cover in card places and diminish camera shake are displayed recording mode.

  • Page 39: Recording Still Pictures

    Recording still pictures Recording (Basic) PHOTO The number of pixels recorded for still pictures is 1920k1080. Still pictures can also be recorded while recording motion pictures. ≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button A if changing from OFF to another mode.
  • Page 40 ∫ About the screen indications To record still pictures clearly when the button is pressed ≥ While recording motion pictures or during the PRE-REC operation, the following arrangements are applied so that motion picture recording takes preference over still picture recording. For vivid still pictures, we recommend pausing motion picture recording and taking still pictures after 3000...

  • Page 41: Picture Quality

    ∫ About the focusing area Number of recordable When there is a contrasting object ahead or pictures behind the subject in the focus area, the subject may not be focused. If so, move the contrasting object out of the focus area. Picture size ≥...

  • Page 42: Zoom In/Out Function

    Zoom in/out function Recording (Basic) VIDEO PHOTO The maximum optical zoom ratio is 10k. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select ≥ If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound may be recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly.

  • Page 43: Image Stabilizer Function

    Image stabilizer function Recording (Basic) VIDEO PHOTO Reduces the image shaking (jitter) due to hand movement. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Optical image stabilizer button , O.I.S.] Press this button to switch on/off the image stabilizer function. ≥ [ ] appears on the screen.

  • Page 44: Face Detection & Ae Mode

    Face detection & AE mode Recording (Basic) VIDEO PHOTO When a subject is backlit and appears darker, this function detects the face and automatically adjusts the brightness and picture quality so that the face is recorded clearly. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Face detection &...

  • Page 45: Recording (Advanced)

    Recording functions of Recording (Advanced) operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Press the cursor button, and (e.g. Intelligent contrast control) icons will be displayed on the Select an icon with the cursor screen.
  • Page 46 Low light Ø Self-timer Tele macro ≥ The shaded operation icons are not displayed while recording. ≥ If you turn off the power or set the mode dial to , help mode, colour night view, backlight compensation, self timer and tele macro functions are cancelled. ≥...

  • Page 47: Soft Skin Mode

    Function Effect Soft skin mode This makes skin colours appear softer for a more attractive appearance. VIDEO PHOTO 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.
  • Page 48 Fade: Low light: ≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade ≥ The shutter speed is 1/25 or more. in become black (or white). ≥ Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be recorded finely. Intelligent contrast control: ≥ If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the Ø...

  • Page 49: Recording Functions Of Menus

    Recording functions of Recording (Advanced) menus Menus Guide line, 25p digital cinema, Wind noise reduction, Microphone setup, Microphone level, HD hi-speed burst shooting, Built-in flash, Red eye reduction, Shutter sound, Zebra, Colour bar, Auto slow shutter, Digital cinema colour ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select ≥...

  • Page 50: Wind Noise Reduction

    Function Effect/Setting method Wind noise reduction This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones depending on the wind strength. VIDEO Select the menu. (l 23) [VIDEO] # [WIND CUT] # [ON] ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. Microphone setup Directivity (sound sensitivity direction) of the built-in microphones can be adjusted.

  • Page 51: Microphone Level

    Function Effect/Setting method Microphone level When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted. VIDEO AGC: Auto Gain Control Select the menu. (l 23) [AUTO]: AGC is activated, and the [VIDEO] # [MIC LEVEL] # [SETrAGC] or [SET] recording level is adjusted ≥...
  • Page 52 Function Effect/Setting method HD hi-speed burst 72 still pictures are recorded at a rate of 25 per second. shooting Select the menu. (l 23) PHOTO [PICTURE] # [HI-SPEED BURST] # [ON] Press the button. ≥ Up to 72 still pictures can be taken in burst mode. ([ ] flashes in red during recording.) Select the setting to save with the cursor...

  • Page 53: Red Eye Reduction

    Function Effect/Setting method Built-in flash When the button is pressed, the flash is activated and the picture will be recorded. Use the built-in flash in order to record PHOTO still pictures in dark places. Select the menu. (l 23) [PICTURE] # [FLASH] # [AUTO] or [ON] ≥...
  • Page 54 Function Effect/Setting method Shutter sound You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures. PHOTO Select the menu. (l 23) [PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] # [ON] ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. Zebra Parts where white saturation (colour saturation) is likely to occur (extremely brightly lit or shiny parts) are displayed with VIDEO PHOTO...

  • Page 55: Digital Cinema Colour

    Function Effect/Setting method Auto slow shutter You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. VIDEO PHOTO Select the menu. (l 23) [ADVANCED] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [ON] ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. ≥...
  • Page 56 ≥ Noise increases in dark locations. Colour Red eye reduction: balance and brightness on the screen may ≥ The flash is activated 2 times. Do not move change with some light sources such as until the second flash is finished. fluorescent lamps.

  • Page 57: Manual Recording Functions

    Manual recording functions Recording (Advanced) VIDEO PHOTO ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL. The icon shown in the illustration appears. White balance (l 59) Aperture adjustment (l 60) Manual shutter speed (l 60) Scene mode When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures.

  • Page 58: Manual Focus Adjustment

    Spotlight mode Portrait mode ≥ If the recording subject is extremely bright, the ≥ If this mode is used indoors, the screen may subject may become washed out and the flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting to periphery extremely darkened. [OFF].

  • Page 59: 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. ≥ Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL. (l 57) Move the cursor button to select ∫...

  • Page 60: Manual Shutter Speed/Aperture Adjustment

    Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Aperture: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ≥ Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL. (l 57) Move the cursor button to select Manual shutter speed adjustment ] (aperture) or [ ] (shutter ≥...
  • Page 61 Preparation Recording Playback Backup With a PC Others 62 Playback 70 Editing 78 With a TV VQT1N87...

  • Page 62: Motion Picture Playback

    Motion picture playback Playback VIDEO A Lock release button B Align with the mark. ≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. (When playing back from a HDD) Rotate the mode dial to select Select [ ] (motion picture...
  • Page 63 Select the scene to be played Select the playback operation back and press the cursor with the cursor button. button. 1/;: Playback/Pause Rewind playback Fast forward playback G Thumbnail display ∫: Stops the playback and shows the H Previous page thumbnails.

  • Page 64: Skip Playback

    ∫ Frame-by-frame playback Operating with the remote control Press the 6 or 5 button during playback. The motion picture is advanced one frame at a time. Pause the playback. Move the cursor button right. (Move the SEARCH PLAY SEARCH cursor button left to advance the frames PAUSE STILL ADV STILL ADV...

  • Page 65: Playing Back Motion Pictures By Date

    Select the scene to be played ≥ If pause play is continued for 5 minutes, the screen returns to the thumbnails. back, then press the cursor ≥ Any scenes where the thumbnails are button. displayed as cannot be played back. An error message appears and the screen shows the thumbnails.

  • Page 66: Repeat Playback

    ≥ Select (All scenes) and press the cursor Resuming the previous button to return to the playback of all scenes. ≥ Select (By date) and press the cursor playback button to activate the intelligent scene selection on the selected date. (l 65) If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the ≥...

  • Page 67: Still Picture Playback

    Still picture playback Playback PHOTO A Lock release button B Align with the mark. ≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. Rotate the mode dial to select (When playing back from a HDD) Select [ ] (still picture playback)

  • Page 68: Still Picture Compatibility

    Select the playback operation Select the still picture to be with the cursor button. played back and press the cursor button. 1/;: Slide show (playback of the still pictures in numerical order) start/pause. G Play mode select button Plays back the previous picture. H Thumbnail display Plays back the next picture.

  • Page 69: Playing Back Still Pictures By Date

    ≥ Even if still pictures are recorded on the same Playing back still pictures day, they are grouped separately in the by date following cases. jWhen the number of still pictures exceeds Still pictures recorded on the same day can be jWhen pictures are recorded in HD hi-speed played back in succession.

  • Page 70: Editing

    Deleting scenes/still pictures Editing VIDEO PHOTO Important: The deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select To delete by confirming images being played back Press the button while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back. ≥...
  • Page 71 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2) Press the button. ≥ When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the cursor button. (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2) To continue deleting other scenes Repeat steps 3-4. To complete editing Press the MENU button.

  • Page 72: Dividing A Scene To Delete

    Dividing a scene to delete Editing VIDEO To delete an unnecessary portion of a scene, first divide the scene and then delete the unnecessary portion. ¬ Select [ ] (motion picture playback) of [ ] tab or [ ] tab while the mode dial is set to .

  • Page 73: Protecting Scenes/Still Pictures

    Protecting scenes/still Editing pictures VIDEO PHOTO Scenes/still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake. (Even if you protect some scenes/still pictures on an SD card or HDD, formatting the SD card or HDD will delete them.) ¬...

  • Page 74: Dpof Setting

    DPOF setting Editing PHOTO You can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD card. ¬ Select [ ] (still picture playback) of [ ] tab while the mode dial is set to (l 67) ∫...

  • Page 75: Copying Between Sd Card

    Copying between SD card Editing and HDD VIDEO PHOTO Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between an SD card inserted in this unit and HDD. Copy after confirming remaining capacity on the copy destination. ≥...
  • Page 76 (Only when [SELECT DATE] is selected in Approximate time for copying step 3) To copy an 8 GB SD card with full motion Select the date to be copied and pictures to a HDD: 30 min to 40 min press the cursor button. To copy 600 still pictures (approx.

  • Page 77: Sd Card And Hdd Management

    SD card and HDD Editing management VIDEO PHOTO Formatting Please be aware that if an SD card or HDD is formatted, then all the data recorded on the SD card or HDD will be erased. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. ∫...

  • Page 78: 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 79 ≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic HDMI mini cables (optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) ≥ Do not use any other component cables except the supplied one.
  • Page 80 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 81: Connecting With A Hdmi Mini Cable

    HDMI compatible high definition 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. (l 83) Select the desired method of HDMI output when using an HDMI mini cable (optional).

  • Page 82: 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. ≥ 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. (l 83) ≥...

  • Page 83: Playback Using Viera Link (Hdavi Control ™ )

    PHOTO What is the VIERA Link? ≥ This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations.
  • Page 84 VIERA Link, read the operating instructions for the devices. ≥ 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 85: Backup

    Preparation Recording Playback Backup With a PC Others 86 With other products VQT1N87...

  • Page 86: Connecting A Dvd Burner

    ≥ 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 12 cm discs (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL) ≥...

  • Page 87: Copying To Discs

    Insert the disc in the DVD burner. (When copying) Select [BURN DISC] and press the cursor button. (When playing back) Select [PLAY DISC] and press the cursor button. ≥ Refer to page 90 about how to play back the copied discs. Copying to discs ≥...
  • Page 88 (Only when [SELECT SCENES] is selected (Only when [SELECT SCENES] is selected in step 3) in step 3) Select the scene you want to Select [START] and press the copy and press the cursor cursor button. button. (Only when [SELECT DATE] is selected in ≥...

  • Page 89: Important Notice

    Important Notice ≥ When connecting an optional DVD burner and this unit for copying a disc, do not insert a disc with recorded motion pictures into devices that do not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in the device. The disc will not play back on devices that do not support the AVCHD format.

  • Page 90: Playing Back The Copied Disc

    ≥ Data that has been recorded on another device may not be copied. ≥ Motion pictures that are recorded on a PC with HD Writer 2.5E cannot be copied. ≥ When 2 or more discs are necessary for copying, the last scene copied to a disc is automatically divided to fit the space on the disc.

  • Page 91: Formatting Discs

    Managing the copied disc (Formatting, Auto protect, Displaying disc information) ≥ Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then select [PLAY DISC]. (l 86) ∫ Formatting discs To release the disc protection ≥ If you format a disc, the auto protection is This is for initializing DVD-RAM and DVD-RW released.

  • Page 92: Dubbing Images Onto Other Video Device

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

  • Page 93: With A Printer (Pictbridge)

    With a printer (PictBridge) With other products PHOTO To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer.) PictBridge is an industry standard from the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) for direct printing.
  • Page 94 Select [PRINT] # [YES] and Press the MENU button to display the PictBridge menus. press the cursor button to print the pictures. MENU Select the date print setting on [DATE PRINT]. ≥ Exit PictBridge by disconnecting the USB cable (supplied) after the pictures have been printed. When you stop printing halfway Move the cursor button down.

  • Page 95: With A Pc

    Preparation Recording Playback Backup With a PC Others 96 Before using 101 Setup 105 Using with a PC VQT1N87...

  • Page 96: What You Can Do With A Pc

    What you can do with a PC Before using Data type Available function Software required CD-ROM (supplied): Copying data to a HD Writer 2.5E for HDC A Motion/Still pictures 1 Built-in HDD Writing data to media A Motion/Still pictures B Motion pictures Copying data between media C Motion pictures...
  • Page 97 Important Notice ≥ Do not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with HD Writer 2.5E in a device that does not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in the device. The disc will not play back on devices that do not support the AVCHD format. ≥...

  • Page 98: End User License Agreement

    End User License Agreement Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Software defined in this End User Software Disassembly Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you Licensee may not reverse engineer, decompile, agree to the terms and conditions of this or disassemble the Software, except to the...

  • Page 99: Operating Environment

    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 100 Necessary software Windows Vista: DirectX 10 Windows XP/2000: DirectX 9.0c ≥ If you install the software on a PC that is not compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the PC may not work properly. If you are unsure whether or not your PC is compatible, contact the maker of your PC. Sound DirectSound Support Interface...

  • Page 101: Setup

    Installation Setup When installing the software, log on to your PC as the Administrator (or with a user name with equivalent authorization) or with the user name for a standard user account. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.) ≥...

  • Page 102: Control Panel

    Click [Finish]. After the installation is complete, restrictions are displayed. Check the contents, then close the window. The PC must be rebooted for the application to work. ∫ Uninstalling HD Writer 2.5E Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require. Select [start] # ([Settings] #) Select [HD Writer 2.5E for HDC], [Control Panel] #...

  • Page 103: Connection And Recognition

    ≥ When the unit is connected to a PC, the click [Stop]. operation mode cannot be changed and its Verify [MATSHITA HDC-HS9/HDD USB power cannot be turned off. Device] or [MATSHITA HDC-HS9/SD USB Disconnect the USB cable, before turning Device] is selected and click [OK]. this unit off. VQT1N87...

  • Page 104: About The Pc Display

    About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive. ≥ [Removable Disk] (Example: ) is displayed in [My Computer (Computer)]. Example folder structure of an SD card: 1 Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG format can be stored.

  • Page 105: Using With A Pc

    (On the PC) Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer 2.5E] # [HD Writer]. The HD Writer 2.5E introductory screen is displayed. If [OK] is clicked, the software will start.

  • Page 106: If Using Macintosh

    If using Macintosh Using with a ≥ HD Writer 2.5E is not available for Macintosh. ∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) Macintosh Mac OS X 10.4 PowerPC G5 (1.8 GHz or higher) Intel Core Duo Intel Core Solo 64 MB or more Interface USB port...

  • Page 107: Others

    Preparation Recording Playback Backup With a PC Others 108 Indications 113 Helpful hints VQT1N87...

  • Page 108: Indications

    Indications Indications ∫ Recording indications White balance (l 59) Auto white balance Motion picture recording Indoor mode (recording under incandescent lamp) 90min 0h00m00s Outdoor mode R1h20m Manual adjustment mode PRE-REC 1/100 Shutter speed (l 60) 1/100 OPEN, F2.0 F number (l 60) OPEN Gain value (l 60) 1.

  • Page 109: Playback Indications

    ∫ Playback indications Intelligent contrast control (l 46) Motion picture playback ± (White) Focus indication (l 39) ¥ (Green) Self-Timer recording (l 47) Ø10, Ø2 Flash (l 53) ß/ßA/ ßi/ßj Flash level (l 53) Still picture playback Red eye reduction (l 53) Still picture quality (l 41) Number of recording pixels for still pictures (l 41)
  • Page 110 100-0001 Still picture folder/file name (l 68) PictBridge When a printer compatible with PictBridge is connected (l 93) DPOF already set (to more than 1) (l 74) Protected still pictures (l 73) Number of recording pixels for still pictures (l 41) 1920k1080 The picture size is not displayed for still pictures recorded with other products that have different...

  • Page 111: Messages

    ≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l 18) If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, eject 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 112: About Recovery

    PUSH THE RESET SWITCH. An irregularity in the unit has been detected. Press the RESET button to restart the unit. (l 118) CANNOT CHECK CONNECTED DEVICE. DISCONNECT THE USB CABLE FROM THIS UNIT. ≥ The DVD burner is not correctly connected. Disconnect and then reconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable.

  • Page 113: Helpful Hints

    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. The table below shows examples of functions restricted by various conditions. Functions Conditions which disable the functions Motion picture recording ≥...
  • Page 114 Functions Conditions which disable the functions Flash ≥ While recording motion pictures ≥ When PRE-REC is used ≥ When the colour night view function is used ≥ When the HD hi-speed burst shooting mode is on Auto slow shutter ≥ When the HD hi-speed burst shooting mode is on Digital cinema colour ≥...

  • Page 115: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Helpful hints Problem Check points This unit cannot be ≥ Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (l 16) turned on. ≥ The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. If the unit This unit does not stay still cannot be used, the battery is faulty.
  • Page 116 Problem Check points This unit cannot be ≥ The unit cannot be operated if the LCD monitor is not operated though it is opened. turned on. ≥ Press the RESET button. (l 118) If normal conditions are not restored yet, remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait This unit does not about 1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC operate normally.
  • Page 117 Problem Check points Auto focus function does ≥ Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO. not work. ≥ If you are trying to record a scene which is hard to bring into focus in auto focus mode, use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus.
  • Page 118 Problem Check points If the SD card is inserted ≥ 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.
  • Page 119 Problem Check points VIERA Link does not ≥ Connect with a HDMI mini cable (optional). (l 83) ≥ Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # work. [VIERA Link] # [ON] with the cursor button. (l 83) ≥ Depending on HDMI terminal of the TV, the input channel may not switch automatically.
  • Page 120 ∫ If scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another device The images may be still for several seconds at the joins between the scenes if the following operations are performed when multiple scenes have been continuously played back using another unit. * Just how smoothly the scenes will be played back depends on the playback unit.
  • Page 121 ∫ When PRE-REC was used for recording 1 Normal recording 2 PRE-REC recording A The picture momentarily stops at the end of the last scene that was recorded normally before PRE- REC recording. ∫ When the recording mode was changed from HA/HG/HX to HE or from HE to HA/HG/HX A The picture momentarily stops where the scenes switch between HA/HG/HX and HE modes.

  • Page 122: When Deleting Scenes

    ∫ When deleting scenes ∫ Example 1: Deleting scenes midway through a sequence of scenes. 1 Scene to be deleted A The image will be still for several seconds wherever a scene was deleted. B The images of consecutive scenes where they are no deletions are played back smoothly one after another.
  • Page 123 ∫ When editing scenes on a PC using a programme such as HD Writer 2.5E ∫ Example 1: When scenes were selected using HD Writer 2.5E and output to the media If scenes were dragged and dropped from the scene display area A and output to the media, the images will be still for several seconds wherever one scene changes to the next.

  • Page 124: Cautions For Use

    Cautions for use When you use the unit in a sandy or dusty About this unit place such as a beach, do not let sand or fine dust get into the body and terminals of the The unit and the SD card become warm during unit.

  • Page 125: About The Battery

    If you drop the battery accidentally, check to About the battery see if the terminals are damaged. ≥ Attaching a battery with damaged terminals The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable can damage the unit or AC adaptor. lithium-ion battery.

  • Page 126: Lcd Monitor

    LCD monitor About condensation ≥ When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a When condensation forms on the unit, the lens dry soft cloth. will cloud up and the unit may not work properly. ≥ In a place with drastic temperature changes, Make every effort to ensure that condensation condensation may form on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 127: Explanation Of Terms

    Explanation of terms Automatic white balance Outside of the effective range of automatic white White balance adjustment recognises the colour balance adjustment, the image will become of light and adjusts so the white colour will reddish or bluish. Even within the effective range become a purer white.
  • Page 128 Recording distant and close-up objects at the same time Since the unit focuses on whatever is at the centre of the screen, it is difficult to bring the background into focus when close-up objects are placed in focus. When recording people with distant mountains in the background, you cannot focus on both the subject which is close-up and the objects which are in the distance.

  • Page 129: Specifications

    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: 6.8 W Signal system 1080/50i Recording format AVCHD format compliant Image sensor 1/6z 3CCD image sensor Total: 560 Kk3 Effective pixels: Motion picture: 520 Kk3...
  • Page 130 Reader function: SD card: Read only (No copyright protection support) HDD: Read only Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type Mini AB PictBridge-compliant Flash Available range: Approx. 1.0 m to 2.5 m Dimensions 75 mm (W)k74 mm (H)k126 mm (D) (excluding projecting parts) Mass Approx.
  • Page 131 AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source: AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 19 W DC output: DC 9.3 V, 1.2 A (Unit operation) DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery charging) Dimensions 92 mm (W)k33 mm (H)k61 mm (D) Mass Approx.
  • Page 132 VQT1N87 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. F0108JK0 ( 1000 A ) Web site: http://panasonic.net Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, F.R. Germany...

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