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Panasonic SDR-S50 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

SD Video Camera
SD/HDD Video Camera
SDR-H85
SDR-S50
Model No.
Model No.
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
VQT2L35
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions SD Video Camera SD/HDD Video Camera SDR-H85 SDR-S50 Model No. Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT2L35...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Information for Your Safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, ≥ DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
  • Page 3 (including any other non-HDD related component). These operating instructions are designed for use with models SDR-H85 SDR-S50 . Pictures may be slightly different from the original. ≥ The illustrations used in these operating instructions show model however, parts of the explanation refer to different models.
  • Page 4 If the HDD experiences any abnormality, back up data immediately. Failure in the HDD may produce continuous noise or choppy sound during recording or playing back. Continuous use will cause further deterioration, and may eventually disable the HDD. If these phenomena are observed, copy the data on the HDD to a PC, a DVD disc etc.
  • Page 5 ∫ Licenses ≥ SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. ≥ U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,549; 6,381,747; 7,050,698; 6,516,132; and 5,583,936. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information for Your Safety... 2 Accessories... 8 Preparation Before using [1] Parts identification and handling ... 9 Setup [1] Power supply... 12 Inserting the battery ... 13 Charging the battery ... 14 Charging and recording time... 16 [2] Recording to a card ... 18 Cards that you can use with this unit...
  • Page 7 Playback Playback [1] Motion picture playback ... 59 Creating still picture from motion picture ... 62 Time frame index ... 62 Playing back motion pictures by date ... 63 Repeat playback ... 64 Resuming the previous playback... 64 [2] Still picture playback ... 65 Playing back still pictures by date ...

  • Page 8: Accessories

    Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Product numbers correct as of December 2009. These may be subject to change. Battery pack VW-VBL090 (SDR-S50) Battery pack VW-VBK180 (SDR-H85) AC adaptor VSK0712 AC cable K2CJ29A00002 AV cable K2KYYYY00054 USB cable...

  • Page 9: Preparation

    Preparation Before using 4 5 6 7 8 9 Parts identification and handling LCD monitor ≥ Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow with your fingers. ≥ It can open up to 90o. ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction.
  • Page 10 16 17 VQT2L35 12 Lens cover 13 Lens 14 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. 15 Microphone (built-in, stereo) 16 AF/AE button [AF/AE] (l 46) 17 Joystick Use the joystick to select the recording...
  • Page 11 22 Photoshot button [ 23 When recording: Zoom lever [W/T] (l 44) When playing back: Thumbnail display switch [ Volume lever [sVOLr] (l 61) 24 Speaker 25 Status indicator (l 21) 26 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] (SDR-H85) (l 4) 27 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 14) ≥...

  • Page 12: Setup

    Preparation Setup ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit SDR-S50 The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBL090/VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360. SDR-H85 The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360. SDR-H85 The unit has a function for judging whether the battery can be used ≥...

  • 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. A Insert the battery until it clicks and locks. 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

    ∫ Connecting to the AC outlet If you turn on this unit while charging the battery using the AC adaptor, you can use the power supplied from the AC outlet to power the unit for use. ≥ Refer to page 110 when the status indicator flashes either rapidly or slowly. ≥...

  • Page 16: Charging And Recording Time

    2 h 50 min (optional) [3.6 V/1790 mAh] VW-VBK360 (optional) 4 h 50 min [3.6 V/3580 mAh] VQT2L35 SDR-S50 Maximum Charging time continuously recordable time 2 h 20 min 1 h 20 min 2 h 50 min 2 h 55 min...
  • Page 17 ≥ These times are approximations. ≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as high/low temperature. ≥ VW-VBL090 is not available for ≥...

  • Page 18: Recording To A Card

    Preparation Setup The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card 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. When using an SDHC memory card/SDXC memory card with other equipment, check the equipment is compatible with these memory cards.
  • Page 19 ≥ Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards/ 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.

  • 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. Caution: Check that the access lamp has gone off.

  • Page 21: Turning The Unit On/Off

    Preparation 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. A The status indicator lights.

  • Page 22: Selecting A Mode

    Preparation Setup Change the mode to recording or playback. Operate the mode switch to change the mode to Recording mode (l 36, 42) Playback mode (l 59, 65) VQT2L35 Selecting a mode...

  • Page 23: Using The Menu Screen

    Preparation Setup ENTER MENU Press the MENU button. Select the desired top menu A, then move the joystick right or press the joystick. Select the submenu item B, then move the joystick right or press the joystick. ≥ Descriptions of submenus and current settings on menus are displayed scrolling at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 24: Language Selection

    [REC MODE] [REC ASPECT] [FACE FRAMING] [GUIDE LINES] [WEB MODE] [FADE] [FADE COLOUR] [AUTO SLOW SHTR] VQT2L35 SDR-H85 SDR-S50 [BACKLIGHT COMPENS.] (l 51) [INTELLIGENT CONTRAST] (l 44) [SOFT SKIN MODE] (l 39) [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW] (l 52) [SHOOTING GUIDE] (l 52)
  • Page 25 PICTURE [SELF TIMER] [SHTR SOUND] MEDIA SELECT Recording media may be set independently for both still pictures and motion pictures. SDR-H85 When recording to the SD card, select [SD CARD]. When recording to the HDD, select [HDD]. (l 37, 59, 65) SETUP (l 53) [DISPLAY]...
  • Page 26 [DEMO MODE] This item is used to start the unit demonstration. (Only when the mode is at the position) SDR-S50 If [DEMO MODE] is switched [ON] when there is no SD card inserted, the demonstration automatically starts. SDR-H85 (l 30)

  • Page 27: Playback Mode

    This appears only when the [VIDEO/HDD] is selected. VIDEO SETUP [REPEAT PLAY] [RESUME PLAY] [SCENE PROTECT] [GUIDE LINES] EDIT SCENE [SPLIT&DELETE] [DELETE] *1*3 COPY SDR-H85 SDR-S50 DISC SETUP (l 64) [FORMAT DISC] (l 64) [AUTO PROTECT] (l 69) [CANCEL PROTECT] (l 49) [DISC STATUS] SETUP (l 70)

  • Page 28: Setting Date And Time

    Preparation 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. ¬ Change the mode to Select the menu.

  • 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) [SETUP] # [SET WORLD TIME] ≥...

  • Page 30: Adjusting Lcd Monitor

    Preparation Setup LCD monitor adjustment ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. ∫ Adjusting the brightness and colour level of the LCD monitor It adjusts brightness and colour density on the LCD monitor. Select the menu. (l 23) [SETUP] # [LCD SET] Use the joystick to select the item, then press the centre of...

  • Page 31: 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 32: Recording

    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 33: 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 Mode Portrait When the object is a person Scenery Recording outdoors Spotlight Under a spotlight Low light Dark room or twilight Normal Other situations...

  • Page 34: Auto Focus

    ∫ About Intelligent auto mode When the Intelligent auto mode is set to on, the auto white balance and auto focus operate and automatically adjust the colour balance and focusing. Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness.

  • Page 35: Quick Start

    Quick start This unit will resume recording pause mode about 0.8 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened. ≥ Start time will not shorten if there is no SD card inserted. SDR-H85 Start time will be shorten if the [HDD] is selected in the [MEDIA SELECT], even if there is no SD card inserted.

  • Page 36: Recording Motion Pictures

    Recording Recording (Basic) ≥ Open the lens cover before turning the unit on. (l 10) 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 0h00m00s Change the mode to open the LCD monitor. Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. ≥ When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. ≥...

  • Page 37: Selecting A Media To Record [Sdr-H85]

    Selecting a media to record [SDR-H85] Media for recording both still pictures and motion pictures may be set on the SD Card 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 38: Recording In Long Recording Mode

    Recording in long recording mode Pressing the LONG REC. button allows for recording at the same image quality as normal recording mode for approximately twice as long. Press and hold the LONG REC. button. 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 0h00m00s LONG REC ≥ The long recording icon LONG REC Press the recording start/stop button to start recording.

  • Page 39: 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) [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting Normal recording mode Recording mode 4 GB 8 GB SD card 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB SDR-H85...
  • Page 40 Long recording mode Recording mode 4 GB 8 GB SD card 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB SDR-H85 80 GB A Favors image quality B Favors recording time ≥ If a recording with a lot movements is recorded, the recording time is reduced. ≥...

  • 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 (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 37 for methods for selecting recording media. Change the mode to open the LCD monitor.

  • Page 43: Picture Size

    Picture size Records at the number of recording pixels set under [REC ASPECT]. (l 52) Aspect Number of pixels 640k480 16:9 640k360 ≥ The edges of still pictures recorded on this unit with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut at printing.

  • Page 44: Recording Functions

    Recording Recording (Basic) ¬ Change the mode to Enhanced optical zoom It is possible to enhance the zoom magnification up to 78k without degrading the image quality when recording. ≥ If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound may be recorded.

  • Page 45: Image Stabilizer Function

    Image stabilizer function Optical image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as much. ¬ Change the mode to Optical image stabilizer button Pressing the button changes the optical image stabilizer setting. # OFF ≥ Set the manual mode before setting the Optical Image Stabilizer function to off.

  • Page 46: Af/Ae Tracking

    Recording 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 ¬...

  • Page 47: Recording (Advanced)

    Recording Recording (Advanced) Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. ¬ Change the mode to Press the joystick, and icons will be displayed on the screen. 1/2 1/2 NEXT 1/2 NEXT NEXT ≥ The indication changes each time the joystick is moved down.

  • Page 48: Help Mode

    Function Backlight compensation Fade (Fade in) (Fade out) Help mode Web mode VQT2L35 Effect This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject. When you start recording, the image/audio gradually appears. (Fade in) When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually disappears.
  • Page 49 Function Guide line PRE-REC Intelligent contrast control Soft skin mode Colour night view Effect 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.
  • Page 50 Fade: ≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white). Help mode: ≥ Recording and function settings cannot be performed while in help mode. Web mode: ≥ You cannot switch to web mode while recording. PRE-REC: ≥...

  • Page 51: Recording Functions Of Menus

    Recording Recording (Advanced) Function SCENE MODE Recording functions of menus Effect/Setting method 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 REC ASPECT FACE FRAMING [OFF]: Cancel the setting [PRIMARY]: Only the prioritised face framing is displayed. [ALL]: All face detection framings are displayed. AUTO SLOW SHTR WIND NOISE CANCELLER VQT2L35 Effect/Setting method This allows you to record images compatible with wide- screen TVs (16:9) and regular TVs (4:3).
  • Page 53 Function ZOOM MIC WB ADJUST SELF TIMER SHTR SOUND Effect/Setting method The zoom microphone is linked to the zooming operation so that far-away sounds with a tele-shot and close-up sounds with a wide-angle shot are recorded more clearly. ≥ Change the mode to ≥...
  • Page 54 SCENE MODE: ≥ (Low light/Sunset) j The shutter speed is 1/25 or more . ≥ (Sunset/Fireworks/Scenery/Night scenery) j Image may get blurry when a close object is recorded. ≥ (Sports) j During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth. j Colour and screen brightness may change under indoor lighting.

  • Page 55: Manual Recording Functions

    Recording Recording (Advanced) ¬ Change the mode to Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode. appears on the screen. ≥ /MANUAL ∫ To change to manual focus mode Switch the operation icon by pressing the joystick down while in the screen above. Press the joystick forward ≥...

  • 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 joystick.

  • 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

    A, then press the centre of the joystick. Select the media you wish to play back, then press the centre of the joystick. SDR-S50 Select [VIDEO/SD CARD] to play back the SD card. Motion picture playback SDR-H85 Select [VIDEO/HDD] to play back the HDD.
  • Page 60 ≥ 9 scenes display returns if the power is turned off or the mode is changed. VQT2L35 ∫ To play back scenes recorded in long recording mode (l 38) 1) Select [CHANGE VIDEO] SDR-S50 SDR-H85 will be displayed. ≥ LONG REC ≥ Re-selecting [CHANGE VIDEO] will cause...
  • Page 61 ∫ Speaker volume adjustment Move the volume lever to adjust the speaker volume during playback. Towards “r”: Increases the volume Towards “s”: Decreases the volume ∫ Fast forward/rewind playback Move the joystick left or right during playback. ≥ Move the joystick again to increase the speed.

  • Page 62: Creating Still Picture From Motion Picture

    Creating still picture from motion picture A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture. Picture size of the still picture to be recorded is (640k360) or (640k480). Pause at the scene you want to save as a still picture during playback.

  • Page 63: Playing Back Motion Pictures By Date

    (Only when [MINUTES] has been selected under step 2) Set the time and then press the centre of the joystick. Choose the thumbnail from which you wish to begin playback, then press the centre of the joystick. ≥ Next (previous) thumbnail can be displayed by selecting Playing back motion pictures by date...

  • 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

    A, then press the centre of the joystick. Select the media you wish to play back, then press the centre of the joystick. SDR-S50 Select [PICTURE/SD CARD] to play back the SD card. Still picture playback SDR-H85 Select [PICTURE/HDD] to play back the HDD.

  • Page 66: Playing Back Still Pictures By Date

    Select the playback operation with the joystick. Slide show (playback of the still 1/;: pictures in numerical order) start/ pause. Plays back the previous picture. Plays back the next picture. Stops the playback and shows ∫: the thumbnails. ∫ Change the thumbnail display During step 4, the thumbnail display changes in the following order if the zoom lever is operated to...

  • 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 Editing Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ¬ Change the mode to ∫ Deleting multiple scenes/still pictures from the thumbnail display Press the button while the thumbnail view screen is displayed.

  • Page 69: Protecting Scenes/Still Pictures

    When you stop deleting halfway Press the MENU button while deleting. ≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is cancelled cannot be restored. To complete editing Press the MENU button. ≥ You can also delete scenes by pressing the MENU button, selecting [EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT].

  • Page 70: Dividing A Scene To Partially Delete

    Playback Editing This divides the recorded scenes in two and deletes the front half or back half. SDR-H85 ¬ Change the mode to (l 59) Select the menu. (l 23) [EDIT SCENE] # [SPLIT&DELETE] Select the scene to be divided, then press the joystick.

  • Page 71: Dpof Setting

    Playback Editing You can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD card. ¬ Change the mode to SD CARD] (l 65) Select the menu. (l 23) [PHOTO SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [SET] Select the still picture to be set, then press the joystick.

  • Page 72: Copying Between Sd Card And Hdd

    ≥ If the remaining capacity on a single SD card is not enough, you can copy to multiple SD cards following the instruction on the screen. ¬ Change the mode to Select the menu. (l 23) SDR-S50 [SETUP] # [CARD STATUS] SDR-H85 [SETUP] # [MEDIA STATUS] ≥...

  • Page 73: Copying [Sdr-H85]

    Copying [SDR-H85] ≥ If there is not much remaining capacity in the SD card, a confirmation message asking to copy after deleting all data on the SD card is displayed. Be aware that deleted data cannot be restored. Change the mode to ≥...

  • Page 74: Formatting

    Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. (l 77, 84) Select the menu. (l 23) SDR-S50 [SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD] Select [YES], then press the joystick. ≥ After formatting is complete, press the MENU button to close the message screen.

  • Page 75: With A Tv

    Playback With a 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 SD card may be played back on the TV.
  • Page 76 ∫ To watch images on a regular TV (4:3) or when both sides of the images do not appear on the screen Change the menu setting to display the images correctly. (Check the TV setting.) Select the menu. (l 23) [SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [4:3] Example of images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3)

  • Page 77: Backup

    Backup With other products Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to a DVD disc by connecting a DVD burner (optional) to this unit using a Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner). The copied DVD disc can also be played back. ≥...
  • 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 Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner).

  • 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. ≥ Scenes recorded in normal recording mode and scenes recorded in long recording mode cannot be copied to the same disc.

  • 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 Normal...

  • 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 3.0 can be played back. A Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner) Connect this unit to the DVD burner to prepare for playback.

  • 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 77) ∫ Formatting discs This is for initializing DVD-RAM and DVD-RW/+RW discs. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased.

  • Page 83: Dubbing Images Onto Other Video Device

    Backup With other products 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. VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Connect this unit to a video device and then change the mode to Start playback on this unit.

  • Page 84: With A Pc

    With a PC Before using VideoCam Suite 3.0 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 3.0, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM. Refer to the operating instructions of VideoCam Suite 3.0 (PDF file) for details on how to use ∫...
  • Page 85 ≥ When Windows is used as the PC operating system, a message prompting to format may display when a 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 ≥...

  • Page 86: 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 Software defined in this End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to Panasonic Corporation...

  • Page 87: Operating Environment

    With a PC 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 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista Business Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2...

  • Page 90: Setup

    With a PC Setup When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent authorization. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.) ≥ Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed. For Windows Vista: Insert the CD-ROM into the PC.
  • Page 91 When installation is complete, some notes will appear. Check the contents, then close the window. Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], then click [Finish]. The PC must be rebooted for the application to work. ∫ Uninstalling VideoCam Suite Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require.

  • Page 92: Connecting To A Pc

    With a PC Setup ≥ Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed. ≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC. A USB cable (supplied) Connect this unit to the AC adaptor. ≥ It is possible to use it connected to the PC with the batteries only, but you will not be able to write data into the unit.
  • Page 93 ≥ Use the AC adaptor when charging the high capacity battery (VW-VBK360; optional). ≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 110. SDR-S50 Verify [MATSHITA SDR-S50/SD USB Device] is selected and click [OK]. SDR-H85...

  • Page 94: 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: We recommend using VideoCam Suite 3.0 to copy or write back motion picture data. Using Windows Explorer or other programmes on the PC to copy, move or rename files and folders recorded with this unit will result in them being unusable...

  • Page 95: Using With A Pc

    With a PC Using with a PC ≥ When using VideoCam Suite 3.0 on Windows XP, log on to your computer as Administrator (or with a login name equally authorized). If you log on with a login name other than Administrator, you cannot use the applications. ≥...

  • Page 96: Upload To Youtube

    Upload to YouTube You can easily upload motion pictures to YouTube with the VideoCam Suite 3.0. You need to record the motion picture to upload in web mode. (l 48) ¬ Turn on this unit, then change the mode to Connect this unit to a PC.

  • Page 97: If Using Mac

    With a PC Using with a PC ≥ VideoCam Suite 3.0 is not available for Mac. ≥ SDXC memory cards cannot be used on Mac. ≥ iMovie’09 supported. For details about iMovie’09, please contact Apple Inc. ∫ Operating environment Mac OS X 10.5.8 Mac OS X 10.6 Power Mac G5 Dual 2.0 GHz or higher iMac G5 1.9 GHz or higher...

  • Page 98: Others

    Others Indications ∫ Recording indications SDR-H85 only 0h00m00s R 1h20m LONG REC PRE-REC 1/100 OPEN 15. 11. 2010 12:34 Remaining battery power (l 17) 1h30m Remaining battery time (l 17) R 1h20m Remaining time for motion picture recording (l 36) 0h00m00s Elapsed recording time (l 36)
  • Page 99 ∫ Playback indications /7/8/9/:/D/ 1/;/5/ E/;1/2; Display during playback (l 59, 65) 0h00m00s Playback time (l 60) No.10 Scene number Repeat playback (l 64) 100-001 Motion pictures folder/file name 100-0001 Still picture folder/file name DPOF already set (to more than 1) (l 71) Resume playback (l 64) Protected motion pictures/ still pictures (l 69)

  • Page 100: Messages

    Others Indications Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text. SDR-H85 only RECOMMEND DATA BACK UP PERIODICALLY. 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 is a problem with this unit.

  • 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 Helpful hints Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s specifications. Functions Intelligent auto mode AF/AE tracking Fade Auto slow shutter Backlight compensation Intelligent contrast control Colour night view MF assist function Shutter sound Shooting guide Zoom microphone...

  • Page 103: Troubleshooting

    Others Helpful hints Problem This unit cannot be turned on. This unit does not stay on long enough. Battery runs down quickly. This unit is turned off automatically. A clicking sound is heard when the unit is shaken about. SDR-H85 Remaining battery indication is not displayed properly.
  • Page 104 Problem This unit cannot be operated though it is turned on. This unit does not operate normally. The remaining time indication or the elapsed time indication is not shown. The unit arbitrarily stops recording. Auto focus function does not work. Colour balance of images is strange when recording in a...
  • Page 105 Problem Any scenes/still pictures cannot play back. Although this unit is correctly connected to a TV, images cannot be seen. The images are squeezed horizontally. Scenes cannot be deleted. If the SD card is inserted in this unit, it is not recognised. If the SD card is inserted in another device, it is not...
  • Page 106 Problem When connected by the USB cable, this unit is not detected by the PC. When the USB cable is disconnected, an error message will appear on the PC. The power of the DVD burner cannot be turned on. The sound does not play back properly when a DVD disc that has been copied using...

  • Page 107: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for use In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600. About this unit The unit and the SD card become warm during use.
  • Page 108 When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump it. ≥ A strong impact can break the unit’s casing, causing it to malfunction. Cleaning ≥ Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull the AC cable from the AC outlet, and then wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth.

  • Page 109: About The Battery

    About the battery The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is susceptible to humidity and temperature and the effect increases the more the temperature rises or falls. In cold areas, the full charge indication may not appear or the low battery indication may appear about 5 minutes after starting use.

  • Page 110: About Sd Cards

    About charging errors When the status indicator is flashing at a particularly fast or slow rate, the following should be considered. Flashing with approx. 4 second period (off for approx. 2 seconds, on for approx. 2 seconds): ≥ The battery may be over-discharged, or the battery temperature may be high or low.

  • Page 111: About Condensation

    SDR-S50 ≥ To physically format an SD card, connect the unit via the AC adaptor, select [FORMAT CARD] from the menu, and then press and hold the delete button on the screen below for about 3 seconds. When an SD card data deletion screen appears, select [YES], and then follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 112: Specifications

    Others Specifications SD Video Camera SDR-S50 SD/HDD Video Camera SDR-H85 Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: Signal system Recording SD card format Image sensor Lens VQT2L35 DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 3.6 V (When using battery)
  • Page 113 Operating humidity 10% to 80% Battery operation time See page 16 Read only SDR-H85 54.9 mm (W)k64 mm (H)k107.3 mm (D) SDR-S50 (excluding projecting parts) 55.1 mm (W)k64 mm (H)k107.3 mm (D) SDR-H85 (excluding projecting parts) Approx. 212 SDR-S50 [without battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)] Approx.
  • Page 114 Motion pictures Recording SD card media Compression Recording mode and transfer rate Picture size Audio compression VQT2L35 SD Memory Card: 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 Memory Card: 48 GB, 64 GB (exFAT system compliant)
  • Page 115 Still pictures Recording SD card media Compression Picture size AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: DC output: Dimensions Mass Specifications may change without prior notice. SD Memory Card: 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...
  • Page 116 VQT2L35 F0110RN0 Panasonic Corporation Web site: http://panasonic.net © Panasonic Corporation 2010...

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