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Panasonic HDC-SD5 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

High Definition Video Camera
HDC-SD5
Model No.
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
VQT1H64
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera HDC-SD5 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT1H64...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR We would like to take this opportunity to thank IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. you for purchasing this Panasonic High Definition ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL Video Camera. Please read these Operating VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF...

  • Page 3: (For United Kingdom)

    Caution for AC mains lead The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with (For United Kingdom) the letter N or coloured Black or Blue. The wire which is coloured Brown must be For your safety, please read the following text connected to the terminal which is marked with carefully.
  • Page 4 Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of...
  • Page 5 ª Indemnity concerning recording ≥ IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation content of the U.S. The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for ® ™ ® ® ≥ Intel , Core , Pentium and Celeron are the the loss of recordings due to malfunction or registered trademarks or trademarks of the...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Recording Information for your safety ....2 Before recording ......... 39 Caution for AC mains lead Recording motion pictures ....41 (For United Kingdom) ......3 PRE-REC function ........42 Recording modes/recordable time Before using available for the motion picture ... 44 Recording still pictures (JPEG) ..
  • Page 7 Playback With a computer Motion picture playback ..... 64 Before using with a computer .... 94 Playing back motion pictures by date ..67 What you can do with a computer ... 94 Repeat playback ........67 Contents on provided CD-ROM ....95 Resuming the previous playback ....68 End User License Agreement ....

  • Page 8: Features Of The High Definition Video Camera

    Before using Before using Features of the High Definition Video Camera Very clear high definition pictures This unit can record highly detailed high definition images to an SD card. You can watch images in high-resolution HD video if you connect this unit and a high definition TV and then play back the images.
  • Page 9 Before using About the SDHC Memory Card and the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures (Be careful about the following.) About the SDHC Memory Card ≥ It is not compatible with devices other than those that support SDHC. ≥ If you use the SDHC Memory Card in another device, use a device that is SDHC compatible. (l 21) About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures ≥...
  • Page 10 * Not all operations are possible. ≥ VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on a HDMI control function using the standard HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification. Linked operations with HDMI CEC compatible devices made by other companies are not guaranteed.

  • Page 11: Important Notice

    Before using Saving data to a disc If you connect the DVD burner (VW-BN1E; optional) and this unit with a Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with the DVD burner), you can copy motion picture data recorded on an SD card with this unit to a DVD disc.
  • Page 12 Before using Saving data to a computer You can use the supplied software (HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD) to copy data recorded an SD card with this unit to the hard disk of the computer. A USB cable (supplied) ª What you can do with HD Writer Copying data to a computer You can copy data on an SD card to the hard disk of the computer.

  • Page 13: Before Using

    ≥ Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk. ≥ Most major credit and debit cards accepted. ≥ All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. ≥ It couldn’t be simpler! ≥ Also available through our Internet is direct...

  • Page 14: Accessories

    Before using Accessories Optional accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Some optional accessories may not be available ≥ SD card is an optional accessory. in some countries. Battery pack AC adaptor (VW-AD21E/EB-K) VW-VBG130 Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG260/ ≥ The supplied battery pack is not available as 2640 mAh)*1 spare part, see the list of optional batteries for Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG130/1320 mAh)

  • Page 15: Parts Identification And Handling

    Before using Parts identification and handling 17 Internal stereo microphones 18 Speaker 19 Zoom lever [W/T] (In recording mode) Lens (LEICA DICOMAR) (l 48) Built-in flash (l 53) Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback Outlet (Cooling fan) mode) (l 66) Recording lamp (l 111) 20 Photoshot button [ ] (l 45) White balance sensor/remote control...
  • Page 16 Before using ª About the cooling fan ≥ The cooling fan rotates to prevent the internal temperature rising. Take care not to cover the inlets and outlet when using this unit. Using grip belt Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand, and hold it properly.

  • Page 17: Lens Hood

    Before using Lens hood Attaching the lens cap (Included in the Filter Kit Rotate the lens hood (VW-LF37WE; optional)) counter-clockwise A to remove it. In order to attach it, place into slot B, Attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens.

  • Page 18: Using The Lcd Monitor

    You can record the image while viewing it on the The tripod receptacle is a hole used to mount a LCD monitor. tripod for the unit. Use of Panasonic’s VW-CT45E (optional) standard tripod is Press the LCD OPEN button and recommended.

  • Page 19: Using The Remote Control

    Before using Adjust the angle of the LCD Using the remote control monitor as desired. START/ PHOTO STOP SHOT DISPLAY DATE/ ZOOM TIME SEARCH PLAY SEARCH PAUSE STILL ADV STILL ADV SKIP STOP SKIP MENU ≥ It can be rotated 180° towards the lens A and ENTER 90°...

  • Page 20: Remote Control Usable Range

    Before using ª Install a button-type battery ª Remote control usable range Install the supplied button-type battery in the The distance between the remote control and the remote control before using it. unit’s remote control sensor A: Within approx. While pressing the stopper A, Angle: Approx.

  • Page 21: Cards That You Can Use With This Unit

    Before using Cards that you can use with this unit SDHC Memory Card type SD Memory Card Card 32 MB, 64 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, Capacity 8 MB, 16 MB 4 GB, 8 GB 128 MB 1 GB, 2 GB Cannot be Motion picture Cannot be...
  • Page 22 ª About SD cards that you can use for motion picture recording We recommend using SD Memory cards and SDHC Memory cards conforming to Class 2 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating or the following SD cards made by Panasonic for motion picture recording. Super High...

  • Page 23: Setup

    AC adaptor. Contact your dealer. ≥ Battery charging time (l 25) ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 14, 25). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

  • Page 24: Inserting/Removing The Battery

    Setup Inserting/removing the battery Removing the battery Open the SD card/battery cover. Inserting the battery Remove the battery. While sliding the SD CARD/ ≥ Move A in the direction of the arrow to unlock it and then remove the battery. BATTERY OPEN lever A, move the SD card/battery cover to open Close the SD card/battery cover.

  • Page 25: Charging Time And Recordable Time

    ≥ In order to safely use the unit, we recommend that you use genuine Panasonic batteries which have been subject to our quality control process.
  • Page 26 The remaining battery capacity is displayed in minutes when using the 60min Panasonic battery that you can use for this unit. It may take time to display the remaining battery capacity. ≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.

  • Page 27: Connecting To The Ac Outlet

    Setup Attach the DC cable. Connecting to the AC outlet B Push the centre of the DC cable until it locks. 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 28: Selecting A Mode (Turning The Unit On/Off)

    Setup Selecting a mode Recording mode (l 41, 45) (Turning the unit on/off) Use this to record motion pictures and still pictures on an SD card. Rotate the mode dial to switch to recording, Playback mode (l 64, 68) playback or power OFF. Use this to play back motion pictures ≥...

  • Page 29: Quick Start

    Setup Open the LCD monitor. Quick start When quick start is ON the battery power is still being consumed, even when the LCD monitor is closed. This unit will resume recording/pause mode about 1.7 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened.

  • Page 30: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card

    Setup Securely close the SD card/ Inserting/removing an SD battery cover. card ≥ Securely close it until it clicks. Be sure to set the mode dial to OFF before ª Concerning the SD card inserting/removing an SD card. ≥ Do not touch the terminals on the back of the If the SD card is inserted or removed while the SD card.

  • Page 31: How To Use The Cursor Button

    Setup ≥ The indication disappears when the centre of How to use the cursor button the cursor button is pressed again. ≥ The indication changes each time the cursor This unit has a cursor button A for selecting button is moved down. functions, performing operations etc.
  • Page 32 Setup About the operation icons displayed in each mode Recording mode Icon Direction Function Page Intelligent contrast control (1/3) Fade Help mode Colour night view (2/3) Soft skin mode Backlight compensation Self-timer Ø Flash ß (3/3) Tele macro Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL. White balance In manual mode Iris or gain value...

  • Page 33: Playback Mode

    Setup Playback mode ( In motion picture playback) Icon Direction Function Page Playback/pause Stop playback and show thumbnails ∫ Rewind (during playback) Reverse slow/frame playback (during pause) 65, 66 Fast forward (during playback) Forward slow/frame playback (during pause) 65, 66 Playback mode ( In still picture playback) Icon...

  • Page 34: Switching The Language

    Setup Switching the language Help mode You can switch the language on the screen The help mode explains the operation icons display or the menu screen. displayed when the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AUTO in recording mode. Press the MENU button, then ¬...

  • Page 35: Submenu Item

    Setup Move the cursor button right or Press the cursor button to enter press the cursor button. the selection. To get back to the previous screen Move the cursor button left. ≥ The submenu B is displayed. Move the cursor button up or down in order to select the submenu item.

  • Page 36: Setting Date And Time

    Setup Setting date and time Operating with remote control When the unit is turned on for the first time, a The menu screen transition is the same as when message asking you to set the date and time will the buttons on the main unit are used. appear.

  • Page 37: Adjusting Lcd Monitor

    BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN ≥ You can also show or change the date and NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL time display by repeatedly pressing the DATE/ PANASONIC SUPPLIER. TIME button on the remote control. Adjusting LCD monitor [DATE] [D/T] 1.1.2008 12:34...

  • Page 38: Changing The Picture Quality On The Lcd Monitor

    Setup ª In order to increase the Changing the picture quality on brightness of the entire LCD the LCD monitor monitor Press the MENU button, then select Press the POWER LCD EXTRA [SETUP] # [LCD AI] # [DYNAMIC] button. or [NORMAL] and press the cursor button.

  • Page 39: Recording

    Recording Recording Before recording First, format the SD card if one which has been used on another device is going to be used for the first time on this unit. (l 76) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.
  • Page 40 Recording ª About auto mode Anti-Ground-Shooting (AGS) Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to This function prevents unnecessary recording AUTO, and colour balance (white balance) and when you forget to pause recording and walk focusing will be adjusted automatically. with the unit tilted upside down while recording continues.

  • Page 41: Recording Motion Pictures

    Recording ≥ The images recorded between pressing the Recording motion pictures recording start/stop button to start recording and pressing it again to pause recording Record motion pictures on an SD card. become one scene. ≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion ≥...

  • Page 42: Pre-Rec Function

    When motion pictures are to be recorded, use a capture moments you would otherwise have Panasonic SD card or another SD card which missed. can be used to record motion pictures. (l 22) ¬...
  • Page 43 Recording To end PRE-REC PRE-REC is also ended if you press the PRE-REC button in PRE-REC standby mode. ≥ PRE-REC is cancelled in the following cases. jIf you operate the mode dial. jIf you turn the unit off. jIf you open the SD card/battery cover. jIf you press the MENU button.

  • Page 44: Recording Modes/Recordable Time Available For The Motion Picture

    ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Press the MENU button, then select [VIDEO] # [REC MODE] # desired item and press the cursor button. ª Approximate recordable time for 1 SD card made by Panasonic SD card memory 256 MB 2 min...

  • Page 45: Recording Still Pictures (Jpeg)

    Recording Recording still pictures Focus indication: (JPEG) Record the still picture on an SD card. ≥ This number of recording pixels for still pictures is compatible with the 16:9 aspect ratio of a wide-screen TV. They are recorded at A Focus indication 1920k1080.
  • Page 46 Recording ≥ The PHOTO SHOT button on the remote ≥ The focus indication does not appear or has control cannot be pressed halfway. difficulty displaying in the following cases. ≥ If the [PICT. QUALITY] is set to [ jWhen the zoom magnification is high. mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a jWhen the unit is shaken.

  • Page 47: Number Of Pixels And Picture Quality For Still Picture Recording

    Recording About simultaneous recording Number of pixels and picture (recording still pictures while quality for still picture recording recording motion pictures) You can record still pictures even while recording Picture quality motion pictures. While recording motion pictures, Selecting the picture quality. press the PHOTO SHOT button fully Press the MENU button, then select (press to the bottom) to take the...

  • Page 48: Various Recording Functions

    Recording Various recording functions Approximate number of recordable pictures on an SD card Zoom in/out function ª Picture quality and number of recordable pictures You can zoom in up to 10k optically. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Picture size (1920t1080) Move the zoom lever.

  • Page 49: Recording Yourself

    Recording ≥ If the zoom lever is pushed to the end, you can About using the zoom zoom from 1k up to 10k in as fast as approx. 2.5 seconds. microphone function ≥ When the zoom speed is high, the subject may not be focused easily.

  • Page 50: Intelligent Contrast Control

    Recording Intelligent contrast control Fade in/fade out function This is for recording both bright and Fade in: dark parts clearly at the same time. The image and audio gradually appear. Fade out: This brightens parts that are in the shadow and The image and audio gradually disappear.

  • Page 51: Colour Night View Function

    Recording Press the recording start/stop Colour night view function button. This allows recording in dark Pause recording. (Fade out) locations. This function allows you to record colour subjects in dark locations (Minimum required illumination: approx. 1 lx) to stand out against the background.

  • Page 52: Soft Skin Mode

    Recording ≥ If you turn off the power or operate the mode Backlight compensation dial, the colour night view function is cancelled. ≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may become function whitish for a while. This is for protecting a backlit subject from being darkened.

  • Page 53: Self-Timer Recording

    Recording ≥ The self-timer is cancelled if the power is Self-timer recording turned off or the mode dial is operated. ≥ The self-timer standby mode is cancelled when You can record still pictures on an SD card using you press the recording start/stop button to the timer.

  • Page 54: Red Eye Reduction Function

    Recording ≥ When [FLASH AUTO] is set, the ambient Red eye reduction function brightness is automatically detected, and the flash will activate only when necessary. (If the Reduces the phenomena where human eyes flash is not necessary, the [ßA] indicator will become red from flashes.

  • Page 55: Tele Macro Function

    Recording Tele macro function Image stabilizer function This is for bringing only what you This is for reducing image shakes want to record into focus to take during recording. close-ups. Reduces the image shaking (jitter) due to hand movement when recording. By focusing only on the subject and blurring the background, the image can be impressive.

  • Page 56: Guide Line Function

    Recording To cancel the guide line function Guide line function Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] or This is for viewing the slope and the [PLAY SETUP] # [GUIDE LINES] # [OFF] and press the cursor button. balance of the image while recording or playing back.

  • Page 57: Microphone Level

    Recording Press the cursor button to set Microphone level and then press the MENU button This is for adjusting the microphone to finish the setting. input level. When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Press the MENU button, then select [VIDEO] # [MIC LEVEL] # D Microphone input level meter...

  • Page 58: Zebra Display

    Recording Zebra display Colour bar This is for displaying the parts that This is for displaying a colour bar to are too bright. check the colour tone. Parts where white saturation (colour saturation) This unit displays a 7 colour bar which is useful is likely to occur (extremely brightly lit or shiny for adjusting the picture quality of the TV or the parts) are displayed with diagonal lines (zebra...

  • Page 59: Auto Slow Shutter

    Recording Manual recording functions Auto slow shutter You can record bright pictures even in dark Scene mode places by slowing the shutter speed. This is for recording in various ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select situations. Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] [AUTO SLOW SHTR] When you record images in different situations,...

  • Page 60: Manual Focus Adjustment

    Recording ≥ You can also cancel the scene mode function Manual focus adjustment by setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO. If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then manual focusing is available. Sports mode ≥ For slow-motion playback or playback pause of ¬...

  • Page 61: White Balance

    Recording The centre of the screen is enlarged. The normal White balance screen returns approximately 2 seconds after you finish bringing the subject into focus. This is for recording in natural ≥ The centre of the screen is not enlarged when colours.
  • Page 62 Recording ≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at ª About the black balance hotels, stage spotlights in theatres adjustment ≥ Sunrise, sunset etc. This is one of the 3CCD system functions that automatically adjusts the black when the white To restore to the automatic adjustment balance is set in the manual adjustment mode.

  • Page 63: Manual Shutter Speed/Aperture Adjustment

    Recording B Iris/Gain value: Manual shutter speed/aperture CLOSE # (F16 to F2.0) # OPEN # (0dB to 18dB) adjustment ≥ Value closer to [CLOSE] darken the image. Shutter Speed: ≥ Value closer to [18dB] brighten the image. Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. ≥...

  • Page 64: Motion Picture Playback

    Playback ≥ If 9 or more scenes have been recorded, the Playback next (or previous) page can be displayed by moving the cursor button left and right or Motion picture playback moving the cursor button down, selecting by moving the cursor button Play back motion pictures.
  • Page 65 Playback ≥ Scenes which cannot be displayed as Skip playback (to the start of a thumbnails (the thumbnails are displayed as ) cannot be played back. An error scene) message appears and the screen shows the (Operation is possible with the remote thumbnails.
  • Page 66 Playback Frame-by-frame playback To adjust the volume The motion picture is advanced one frame at a Adjust the speaker volume during playback. time. Move the volume lever to change Move the cursor button up during the volume level. playback to pause the playback. Move the cursor button right.

  • Page 67: Playing Back Motion Pictures By Date

    Playback ≥ Even if scenes are recorded on the same day, Playing back motion pictures they are grouped separately in the following cases. by date jWhen the number of scenes exceeds 99 Recorded scenes are grouped by date on this jWhen the card is repaired unit.

  • Page 68: Resuming The Previous Playback

    Playback Still picture (JPEG) playback Resuming the previous playback Play back the still pictures recorded on the card. If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the Rotate the mode dial to select playback can be resumed from where it was stopped.
  • Page 69 Playback ≥ The file number display switches to the page ≥ It takes time to display the file depending on number when the still picture playback tab or the number of pixels of the file. is selected. ≥ Files which cannot be displayed as thumbnails (the thumbnails are displayed as ) cannot Press the cursor button.

  • Page 70: Editing

    Editing Editing Deleting multiple scenes from the thumbnail display Editing scenes ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select and then select the [ ] (motion Deleting scenes picture playback) tab. This is for deleting scenes recorded Press the button while the on SD cards.

  • Page 71: Dividing A Scene To Delete

    Editing (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2) Dividing a scene to delete Press the button. This is for dividing a scene into two to When the confirmation message delete an unnecessary portion. appears, select [YES], then press To delete an unnecessary portion of a scene, first the cursor button.

  • Page 72: Protecting Scenes

    Editing Delete the unnecessary scene. Protecting scenes Refer to page 70 for how to delete scenes. This is for preventing scenes from being deleted by mistake. To continue dividing other scenes Repeat steps 2-4. Scenes can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake.

  • Page 73: Editing Still Pictures

    Editing Editing still pictures Deleting multiple files from the thumbnail display Deleting still pictures ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select This is for deleting still picture files and then select the [ ] (still picture recorded on SD cards. playback) tab.

  • Page 74: Protecting Still Pictures

    Editing When the confirmation message Protecting still pictures appears, select [YES], then press This is for preventing still picture files the cursor button. from being deleted by mistake. (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2) Files recorded on an SD card can be protected To continue deleting other files so that they are not deleted by mistake.

  • Page 75: Dpof Setting

    Editing To complete the settings DPOF setting Press the MENU button. This is for writing the printing data on an SD card. To cancel all DPOF settings Press the MENU button, then select You can write the data of the still pictures to be [PLAY SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) [CANCEL ALL] and press the cursor button.

  • Page 76: Card Management

    Card management Card management Formatting Formatting SD cards This is for initializing cards. Please be aware that if an SD card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the card will be erased. Store important data on a computer etc. ¬...

  • Page 77: With Other Products

    ≥ The screen on this unit will not change. 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 78 HDMI compatible high definition TV and then play back the recorded high definition images (l 8), you can enjoy them in high resolution with high quality sound. If you connect this unit to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) compatible with VIERA Link (HDAVI Control), linked operations are possible. (l 83) ≥...

  • Page 79: Connecting With Hdmi

    With other products ª About the settings when 1080i connecting with HDMI This is an interlace scan method which scans 1080 scan lines to display a high definition When this unit is connected to another device image. The 1080 available scan lines are with a HDMI cable, the output setting on this unit divided in half and scanned on the screen can be changed.
  • Page 80 With other products 2 Connecting with the component cable (supplied) and the AV cable (supplied) ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. Connect this unit and a TV with the component cable (supplied) and the AV cable (supplied).
  • Page 81 With other products ª If the image or audio from this unit is not output on the TV ≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥ Check the connected terminal. ≥ Check the TV’s input setting (input switch). (For more information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.) ≥...
  • Page 82 With other products ª To watch images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3) When playing back motion pictures or still pictures recorded on this unit with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a TV with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the images on the screen may be squeezed horizontally. In this case, change the menu setting to play back the pictures in the original aspect ratio.

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

    ™ Playback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control If you connect this unit to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) compatible with VIERA Link (HDAVI Control) with a HDMI cable, the following linked operations become possible. ≥ You can use the remote control for the TV to control playback on this unit.

  • Page 84: Operate With The Remote Control For The Tv

    ≥ If you are unsure whether or not the TV you are using is compatible with VIERA Link, read the operating instructions for the TV. ≥ 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: With A Dvd Burner

    With other products With a DVD burner Connecting a DVD burner to copy motion picture data to a disc You can copy motion picture data recorded with this unit to a DVD disc using a DVD burner (optional). ≥ AVCHD format high definition images are copied to the DVD disc. ≥...
  • Page 86 With other products ¬ Connect the AC adaptor supplied with the DVD burner to the DVD burner. (You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit.) ≥ Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it. Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.

  • Page 87: Cursor Button

    With other products Copying all the scenes to discs Selecting the scenes to copy to 1 disc ≥ We recommend preparing the necessary number of DVD-RAM or DVD-RW that have ¬ Select the [ ] (motion picture not been recorded on after being formatted by playback) tab.
  • Page 88 With other products When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the cursor button. ≥ A message appears indicating copying is complete. Eject the disc and disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable from this unit. If you will delete the data on the SD card after copying is complete, be sure to play back the discs to check that they have been copied to correctly before deleting.

  • Page 89: Playing Back A Disc Inserted In The Dvd Burner

    With other products Playing back a disc inserted in the DVD burner You can play back the motion pictures copied to a disc. ¬ Connect the AC adaptor supplied with the DVD burner to the DVD burner. (You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit.) ≥...

  • Page 90: Managing A Disc Inserted In The Dvd Burner

    With other products Managing a disc inserted in the Auto protect DVD burner You can protect (write protect) a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW disc when copying to it so that it is not Rotate the mode dial to select , connect this formatted by mistake when you insert it in unit to the DVD burner, insert a disc in the DVD another device.

  • Page 91: With A Dvd Recorder Or Video Device

    With other products With a DVD recorder or video Displaying disc information device Information such as the type of recorded disc, the number of recorded scenes, the remaining Dubbing images onto a space and whether or not the disc is finalized is displayed.

  • Page 92: With A Printer (Pictbridge)

    With other products Start playback on this unit. Then With a printer (PictBridge) start recording on the connected device. To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to ≥ See the operating instructions of the video the printer, use a printer compatible with device for details.
  • Page 93 With other products Move the cursor button up or Select the layout setting on [PAGE LAYOUT]. down to select the desired number of prints, then press the cursor button. ≥ You can set up to 9 prints. ≥ To cancel the setting, set the number of prints to [0].

  • Page 94: With A Computer

    With a computer With a computer Before using with a computer What you can do with a computer Data type Can do Software used Copying data to a computer Writing data to media Copying data between media Motion picture Playing back on a computer HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD Easy editing Converting to MPEG2...

  • Page 95: Contents On Provided Cd-Rom

    With a computer Contents on provided CD-ROM The following software applications are contained on the provided CD-ROM. ª HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD You can acquire data of motion pictures and still pictures on an SD card to the hard disk of the computer, easily edit (split, merge, delete) the motion pictures, then write the data to an SD card or disc.

  • Page 96: End User License Agreement

    With a computer Article 6 Limitation of Liability End User License Agreement The Software is provided “AS-IS” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, Before opening the CD-ROM package, please including, but not limited to, warranties of read the following. non-infringement, merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose.

  • Page 97: Operating Environment

    With a computer Operating environment ≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible drive and media are necessary for writing to a DVD.) ≥ When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a computer, or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables, proper operation is not guaranteed.
  • Page 98 With a computer Interface USB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)] Other requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device ≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only. ≥ Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed is not guaranteed. ≥ Operation is not guaranteed on computers that are not PC/AT compatible. ≥...

  • Page 99: Installation

    With a computer Click [Next]. Installation When installing the software, log on to your computer 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 100: Reading The Operating Instructions Of The Software Applications

    ([Change or Remove] or [Add/ Remove]) or [Uninstall]. Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer 2.0E] # [Operating Instructions]. ≥ Proceed with the uninstallation by following the on-screen instructions. ≥ After uninstalling the software, be sure to reboot the computer.

  • Page 101: Connection And Recognition

    With a computer ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. The unit Connection and recognition and computer will not operate properly if the plugs are not inserted fully. ≥ Do not use any other USB connection cables Connection and recognition except the supplied one.

  • Page 102: About The Computer Display

    With a computer ª Copying still pictures recorded About the computer display on the SD card to a computer Card reader function (mass storage) When the unit is connected to a computer, it is When an SD card with recorded data on it is recognised as an external drive.

  • Page 103: To Disconnect Usb Cable Safely

    Device] and click [Stop]. computer’s operating instructions to establish a Verify [MATSHITA HDC-SD5 USB mode in which all the functions can be used, Device] is selected and click then proceed with operation.

  • Page 104: Using Hd Writer 2.0E For Sx/Sd

    With a computer Verify the following items are Using HD Writer 2.0E for SX/ displayed. ≥ When using HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD on Windows XP/2000, 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 105 This unit is automatically recognised by the computer. (On the computer) Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer 2.0E] # [HD Writer]. Select the media to be played back and then click [OK]. ≥ The HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD introductory screen is displayed.

  • Page 106: Formatting A Disc

    With a computer ª Formatting a disc ª Converting data that was copied ≥ Format the disc with [Format disc] in HD Writer to the hard disk of the computer 2.0E for SX/SD. to MPEG2 format ≥ Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, ≥...
  • Page 107 With a computer Click and then select ª Creating a DVD-Video disc [DVD-Video (High quality)] or You can create a disc (DVD-Video) that can be [DVD-Video (Standard quality)]. played back on devices that do not support the AVCHD format. ≥ The images are in conventional standard quality.

  • Page 108: If Using Macintosh

    With a computer If using Macintosh ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used. ≥ Apple, Mac OS is either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 109: Others

    Others ª [SETUP] Others [FORMAT CARD] (l 76) [DISPLAY] (l 111) Menus and Indications [DATE/TIME] (l 37) [DATE FORMAT] (l 37) [POWER SAVE] (l 111) Menu list [QUICK START] (l 29) [BEEP SOUND] (l 111) Recording menus [LCD AI] (l 38) [LCD SET] (l 37) [COMPONENT OUT] (l 80) [HDMI RESOLUTION] (l 79)

  • Page 110: Playback Menus

    Others Playback menus Playback menus motion picture playback) still picture playback) ª [PLAY SETUP] ª [PLAY SETUP] [PLAY MODE] (l 67) [SCENE PROTECT] (l 74) [REPEAT PLAY] (l 67) [DPOF SET] (l 75) [RESUME PLAY] (l 68) [SCENE PROTECT] (l 72) ª...

  • Page 111: Beep Sound

    Others ª [BEEP SOUND] Menus related to [ADVANCED] ≥ [OFF] ≥ [ON] ª [REC LAMP] This allows operations such as starting and ending recording to be signaled by a beep. ≥ [OFF] ≥ [ON] When [OFF] is set, no beep is heard when an The recording lamp lights during recording and operation such as recording is started or ended.

  • Page 112: Indications

    Others Tele macro Indications Fade (White), Fade (Black) ª Recording indications Colour night view function Motion picture recording Zoom microphone Wind noise reduction 60min 0h00m00s R30min PRE-REC Microphone level Zebra display 1/100 OPEN Motion picture recording mode 1. 1. 2008 12:34 HG mode Still picture recording (when the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed...
  • Page 113 Others Protected still pictures ª Playback indications Number of recording pixels for Motion picture playback still pictures 1920k1080 The picture size is not displayed for still pictures recorded with other products that have different picture sizes from the sizes shown above.

  • Page 114: Messages

    You are attempting to connect an AC adaptor not compatible with this unit. Use the supplied AC adaptor. (l 27) THIS BATTERY CANNOT If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit (l 25), eject BE USED. the battery and then insert it again. If the message appears even after repeating this several times, this unit needs repair.

  • Page 115: About Recovery

    Others CANNOT RECORD IN AGS The AGS function is activated. (l 40) MODE. PUSH THE RESET An irregularity in the unit has been detected. Press the RESET SWITCH. button to restart the unit. (l 120) The [GUIDE LINES], [ZEBRA], [MF ASSIST], [MIC LEVEL] and CANNOT SET.

  • Page 116: Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

    Others Functions that cannot be 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 Backlight compensation ≥...

  • Page 117: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting ª Unit operations Problem Check points ≥ Is the battery fully charged? # Charge it with the AC adaptor. (l 23) This unit cannot be ≥ The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach the battery turned on. to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds.
  • Page 118 Others Problem Check points ≥ The unit cannot be operated if the LCD monitor is not opened. This unit cannot be ≥ Press the RESET button. (l 120) If normal conditions are not operated though restored yet, remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about 1 minute powered up.
  • Page 119 Others Problem Check points ≥ Are you trying to record small or finely detailed objects with [PICT. QUALITY] set at [ # If you try to record small or finely detailed objects with Recorded still pictures are not clear. [PICT. QUALITY] set at [ ], the images may break up into a mosaic-like pattern.
  • Page 120 Others Problem Check points ≥ Check that the device is compatible with the capacity or type of SD If the SD card is inserted card (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card) that you inserted. in another device, it is not (l 21) recognised.
  • Page 121 Others ª When connected to another device Problem Check points ≥ Are you connecting with the component cable or the AV cable? # Connect with a HDMI cable (optional). (l 83) ≥ Is the [VIERA Link] setting appropriate? # Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [VIERA Link] # [ON] with the cursor button.
  • Page 122 Others 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 continuously depends on the playback unit.

  • Page 123: When Deleting Scenes

    Others ª 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. ª When the recording mode was changed from HN/HE to HG or from HG to HN/HE A The picture momentarily stops where the scenes switch between HN/HE and HG modes.
  • Page 124 Others Example 2: When recording again after having deleted the last scene. 1 Scene to be deleted 2 A new scene is recorded here. 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 125 Others ª When editing scenes on a computer using a programme such as HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD Example 1: When scenes were selected using HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD and output to the media 25.5.2007 25.5.2007 25.5.2007 25.5.2007 25.5.2007 25.5.2007 25.5.2007 25.5.2007...

  • Page 126: Cautions For Use

    Others Do not spray insecticides or volatile Cautions for use chemicals onto the unit. ≥ If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its body may be marred and the surface finish About this unit may peel off. ≥ Do not leave rubber or plastic products in The unit and the SD card become warm during contact with the unit for a long time.

  • Page 127: About The Battery

    Others 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 128: Lcd Monitor

    Others About the SD card LCD monitor ≥ The memory capacity indicated on the label of ≥ When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a an SD card is the total of the capacity for dry soft cloth. copyright protection and management and the ≥...

  • Page 129: Explanation Of Terms

    Others Explanation of terms About condensation Automatic white balance When condensation forms on the unit, the lens White balance adjustment recognises the colour will cloud up and the unit may not work properly. of light and adjusts so the white colour will Make every effort to ensure that condensation become a purer white.

  • Page 130: White Balance

    Others Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty Outside of the effective range of automatic white window balance adjustment, the image will become The subject behind the window will not be reddish or bluish. Even within the effective range focused because the focus is on the dirty of automatic white balance adjustment, the window.

  • Page 131: Specifications

    Others Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 7.2 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording: 6.7 W Signal system 1080/50i Recording format AVCHD format compliant 1/6z 3CCD image sensor Total: 560 Kk3 Image sensor Effective pixels:...
  • Page 132 Others 65 mm (W)k67 mm (H)k135 mm (D) Dimensions (excluding projecting parts) Approx. 340 g Mass (without supplied battery and an SD card) Approx. 400 g Mass in operation (with supplied battery and an SD card) 0 °C to 40 °C Operating temperature (0 °C to 30 °C when connected to the computer) Operating humidity...
  • Page 133 Others 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, 0.75 A (Battery charging) Dimensions 92 mm (W)k33 mm (H)k61 mm (D) Mass Approx.

  • Page 134: Index

    Others Index ∫ G Gain ....... 63 Grip belt ......16 ∫...
  • Page 135 Others ∫ R Recordable time ....25, 44 Recording lamp ..... . 111 Recording modes .
  • Page 136 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. VQT1H64 F0807MA0 ( 8000 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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