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Summary of Contents for Panasonic SDR-H86
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions SD Video Camera SD/HDD Video Camera SDR-H86 SDR-S50 Model No. Model No. SDR-T55 SDR-T50 Before use, please read these instructions completely. Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model. VQT2N67... -
Page 2: Information For Your Safety
IMPORTANT We would like to take this opportunity to thank you The wires in this mains lead are coloured in for purchasing this Panasonic SD Video Camera, accordance with the following code: SD/HDD Video Camera. Please read these Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live. - Page 3 WARNING: The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, The mains plug of the power supply cord ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT shall remain readily operable. DAMAGE, To completely disconnect this apparatus ≥...
- Page 4 For proper treatment, recovery and recycling Panasonic does not accept any of old products and used batteries, please responsibility for damages directly or take them to applicable collection points, in indirectly due to any type of problems that...
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Page 5: Handling Of Built-In Memory
≥ About disposing of or giving away this unit. The HDD may fail if it is used at altitudes of (l 110) 3000 m or higher above sea level. ∫ Handling of HDD [SDR-H86] Transportation When the unit is transported, turn off the unit SDR-H86... - Page 6 ® ® playback, deleting etc.). Do not perform ≥ Microsoft , Windows and Windows ® the following operations when the lamp Vista are either registered trademarks or illuminates. It may damage the HDD or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in cause a malfunction in the unit.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Setup Selecting a media to record [1] Power supply......14 [SDR-T55]/[SDR-T50]/ Inserting the battery ..... 15 [SDR-H86] ........39 Charging the battery ....16 Recording in long recording Charging and recording time..18 mode..........40 [2] Recording to a card ....20... - Page 8 [4] Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory/HDD..... 74 [1] Starting VideoCam Suite 3.0 ..97 Copying [SDR-T55]/[SDR-T50]/ Reading the operating [SDR-H86]........75 instructions of the software [5] Formatting ........76 applications........97 Upload to YouTube ...... 98 With a TV [2] If using Mac ........
- Page 9 ≥ For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3869 ≥ For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333 Direct Sales at Panasonic UK ≥ For customers: 0844 844 3856 ≥ Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday–Thursday 9.00 a.m.–5.30 p.m.,...
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Page 10: Accessories
(SDR-S50) available in some countries. (SDR-T55/SDR-T50) Battery charger (VW-BC10EB) Battery pack Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBL090) VW-VBK180 (SDR-S50) (SDR-H86) (SDR-T55/SDR-T50) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBK180) AC adaptor Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBK360) VSK0712 Video DC light (VW-LDC103E) AC cable Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E) -
Page 11: Preparation
Preparation Parts identification and Before using handling LCD monitor ≥ Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow with your fingers. ≥ It can open up to 90o. 4 5 6 7 8 9 ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction. - Page 12 12 Video light (l 47) (SDR-H86) 13 Lens cover 14 Lens 15 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.
- Page 13 Volume lever [sVOLr] (l 63) 25 Speaker 26 Status indicator (l 23) 27 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] (SDR-H86) (l 5) 28 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 16) ≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
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Page 14: Setup
Panasonic can be used. (Only batteries which support this function can be used) Note that Panasonic can only guarantee the quality, performance or safety of genuine Panasonic batteries and not those made by other companies. It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. -
Page 15: Inserting The Battery
Inserting the battery ≥ Press the power button to turn off the unit. (l 23) Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure. Removing the battery Be sure to hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off. -
Page 16: 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 17: Connecting To The Ac Outlet
AC outlet to power the unit for use. ≥ Refer to page 112 when the status indicator flashes either rapidly or slowly. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 10, 18). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. -
Page 18: Charging And Recording Time
(optional) 2 h 50 min 2 h 55 min 1 h 30 min [3.6 V/1790 mAh] VW-VBK360 (optional) 4 h 50 min 3 h 10 min [3.6 V/3580 mAh] SDR-H86 Battery model Maximum number Actual Charging Recording Recording continuously [Voltage/... - Page 19 ) will flash. SDR-H86 ≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you can use for this unit. It may take time to display the remaining battery capacity. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use.
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Page 20: Recording To A Card
Preparation Recording to a card Setup The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card, built-in memory, or HDD. To record to an SD card, read the following. This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is compatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards. - Page 21 SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.) ≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.
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Page 22: 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 76) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. -
Page 23: Turning The Unit On/Off
Preparation Turning the unit on/off Setup You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor. Turning the unit on and off with the power button Press the power button to turn on the unit. To turn off the unit Hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off. -
Page 24: Selecting A Mode
Preparation Selecting a mode Setup Change the mode to recording or playback. Operate the mode switch to change the mode to Recording mode (l 38, 44) Playback mode (l 61, 67) VQT2N67... -
Page 25: Using The Menu Screen
Preparation Using the menu screen Setup ENTER MENU Press the MENU button. Select the desired setting, then press the joystick to enter the Select the desired top menu A, selection. then move the joystick right or press the joystick. To get back to the previous screen Move the joystick left. -
Page 26: Language Selection
*1 It is not displayed when the Intelligent auto mode is on. *2 These menus are only for SDR-T55 SDR-T50 *3 These menus are only for SDR-H86 *4 These menus are only for SDR-S50 It will be displayed only when the [MEDIA SELECT] is set to SDR-T55 SDR-T50 [Built-inMemory]. - Page 27 [SD CARD]. When recording to the [CLOCK SET] (l 30) built-in memory, select [Built- [SET WORLD TIME] (l 31) inMemory]. (l 39, 61, 67) SDR-H86 [DATE/TIME] (l 30) When recording to the SD card, select [DATE FORMAT] (l 30) [SD CARD]. When recording to the HDD, select [HDD].
- Page 28 SD card inserted, the demonstration automatically starts. SDR-T55 SDR-T50 [POWER LCD] (l 32) SDR-H86 [LCD SET] (l 32) If [DEMO MODE] is switched [ON] when there is no SD card inserted and [TV ASPECT] (l 78)
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Page 29: Playback Mode
*3 These menus are only for SDR-T55 SDR-T50 *4 These menus are only for SDR-H86 *5 These menus are only for SDR-S50 *6 This appears only when the [PICTURE/SD CARD] is selected. This appears only when the [VIDEO/Built-inMemory] is... -
Page 30: Setting Date And Time
REPLACED BY QUALIFIED selection. PERSONNEL. WHEN NECESSARY, ≥ The clock function starts at [00] seconds. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC ≥ A message may be displayed prompting SUPPLIER. you to set the world time. (l 31) ≥ Press the MENU button to complete the setting. -
Page 31: 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 25) region successively. If the home region has already been set once, execute the [SETUP] # [SET WORLD TIME] menu operation for Step 1. -
Page 32: Adjusting Lcd Monitor
Preparation Adjusting LCD monitor Setup ∫ POWER LCD LCD monitor adjustment This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors. ≥ These settings will not affect the images Select the menu. (l 25) actually recorded. ∫... -
Page 33: 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 34: Recording
Recording Before recording Recording (Basic) ∫ Basic camera positioning 1 Hold the unit with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. ≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object. -
Page 35: Intelligent Auto Mode
Intelligent auto mode The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. /MANUAL Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] Press this button to change the mode to Intelligent auto mode or manual mode. ≥... -
Page 36: Auto Focus
∫ About Intelligent auto mode Auto focus The unit focuses automatically. When the Intelligent auto mode is set to on, ≥ Auto focus does not work correctly in the the auto white balance and auto focus following situations. Record pictures in the operate and automatically adjust the colour manual focus mode. -
Page 37: Quick Start
SELECT], even if there is no SD card ≥ In the quick start mode, the zoom inserted. magnification becomes 1k. SDR-H86 ≥ If [ECONOMY] (l 27) is set to Start time will be shorten if the [HDD] is [5 MINUTES] and the unit automatically... -
Page 38: Recording Motion Pictures
R 1h20m R 1h20m R 1h20m Built-in Memory/HDD SDR-T55 SDR-T50 SDR-H86 Maximum number of recordable scenes: 98901 Maximum number of different dates: A Recording mode 999 (l 65) B Remaining time left for recording... -
Page 39: Selecting A Media To Record [Sdr-T55]/[Sdr-T50]/ [Sdr-H86]
Selecting a media to record [SDR-T55]/[SDR-T50]/ [SDR-H86] Media for recording both still pictures and motion pictures may be set on the SD Card, the built-in memory or the HDD. Select the menu. (l 25) [MEDIA SELECT] Select the media to record motion pictures or still pictures, then press the centre of the joystick. -
Page 40: 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. Long recording button Pressing the button will switch LONG REC. between normal recording mode and long recording mode. -
Page 41: Recording Modes/Approximate Recordable Time
8 GB 1 h 45 min 3 h 30 min Built-in memory SDR-T50 4 GB 50 min 1 h 40 min 3 h 20 min Built-in memory SDR-H86 80 GB 18 h 30 min 37 h 74 h 30 min VQT2N67... - Page 42 SDR-T50 4 GB 1 h 40 min 3 h 20 min 6 h 40 min Built-in memory SDR-H86 80 GB 37 h 74 h 149 h A Favors image quality B Favors recording time ≥ If a recording with a lot movements is recorded, the recording time is reduced.
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Page 43: Shooting Guide
Shooting guide Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly. Select the menu. (l 25) [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 44: Recording Still Pictures
Recording Recording still pictures Recording (Basic) ≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. (l 12) Still pictures can also be recorded while recording motion pictures. ≥ Refer to page 39 for methods for selecting recording media. Change the mode to ∫... -
Page 45: Picture Size
(press to the Built-in memory bottom) to take the picture. 80 GB 99999 SDR-H86 * Maximum number of recordable pictures that can be displayed is 99999. ≥ While recording motion pictures or during If the number of recordable pictures... -
Page 46: Recording Functions
Recording Recording functions Recording (Basic) ¬ Change the mode to Zoom lever T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved. Enhanced optical zoom Digital zoom function It is possible to enhance the zoom... -
Page 47: Image Stabilizer Function
Image stabilizer function Recording with the video light [SDR-H86] Optical image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality The video light enables brightening of the as much. images taken in a dimly-lit place. ¬ Change the mode to ¬... -
Page 48: Af/Ae Tracking
Recording AF/AE tracking Recording (Basic) ≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the unit. (l 12) It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the locked target The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking) AF/AE Start recording. -
Page 49: Recording (Advanced)
Recording Recording functions of Recording (Advanced) operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. ¬ Change the mode to Press the joystick, and icons Operation icons will be displayed on the screen. Backlight compensation Fade Help mode... -
Page 50: Help Mode
Function Effect Backlight This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject. compensation Fade When you start recording, the image/audio gradually appears. (Fade in) When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually (Fade in) disappears. (Fade out) ≥ The fade setting is cancelled when the recording stops. ∫... - Page 51 Function Effect Guide line You can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures and still pictures. The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the composition. ≥ The guide lines do not appear on the images actually recorded.
- Page 52 Fade: Soft skin mode: ≥ If the background or anything else in the ≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white). scene has colours similar to the skin Help mode: colour, they will also be smoothed. ≥...
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Page 53: Recording Functions Of Menus
Recording Recording functions of Recording (Advanced) menus Function Effect/Setting method SCENE MODE When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. ≥ Change the mode to Select the menu. (l 25) [RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting ≥... -
Page 54: Face Framing
Function Effect/Setting method It is possible to continuously record motion picture to SDR-T55 an SD card when there is no space available in the built- SDR-T50 RELAY REC in memory. (It allows you to record only to SD card from built-in memory.) ≥... -
Page 55: Wind Noise
Function Effect/Setting method WIND NOISE This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism. CANCELLER ≥ Change the mode to ≥ Select the manual mode. (l 57) Select the menu. (l 25) [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND NOISE CANCELLER] # [ON] ZOOM MIC The zoom microphone is linked to the zooming operation so that far-away sounds with a tele-shot and... -
Page 56: Shtr Sound
Function Effect/Setting method SHTR SOUND You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures. ≥ Change the mode to Select the menu. (l 25) [PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] # [OFF]/[ SCENE MODE: ≥ The sound quality may be changed if this ≥... -
Page 57: Manual Recording Functions
Recording Manual recording Recording (Advanced) functions ¬ Change the mode to Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode. appears on the screen. ≥ /MANUAL 4/5 4/5 NEXT 4/5 NEXT NEXT White balance (l 58) Aperture adjustment (l 59) Shutter speed (l 59) ∫... -
Page 58: 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 57) Select [ ] with the joystick. -
Page 59: 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 57) Select [ ] or [ ] with the screen brightness may change or a horizontal line may appear on the screen. -
Page 60: 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 57) (When MF assist function is used) Select the menu. -
Page 61: Motion Picture Playback
Select [VIDEO/Built-inMemory] to play back the built-in memory. Select [VIDEO/SD CARD] to play back the SD card. Select the media you wish to SDR-H86 play back, then press the centre of the joystick. SDR-S50 Select [VIDEO/HDD] to play back the HDD. - Page 62 4 will cause the thumbnail display to change in the order shown below. 20 scenes () 9 scenes () 1 scene () Time frame index (l 64) SDR-H86 ≥ 9 scenes display returns if the unit is will be displayed. ≥...
- Page 63 ∫ Speaker volume adjustment ∫ Frame-by-frame playback Move the volume lever to adjust the speaker The motion picture is advanced one frame at volume during playback. a time. Pause the playback. Move the joystick left or right. is for reverse frame-by-frame playback) ≥...
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Page 64: Creating Still Picture From Motion Picture
Creating still picture from Time frame index motion picture One-scene images will be displayed as thumbnails under the set search conditions. It is possible to playback the scene from any A single frame from the recorded motion desired point. picture can be saved as a still picture. ≥... -
Page 65: Playing Back Motion Pictures By Date
Playing back motion (Only when [MINUTES] has been pictures by date selected under step 2) Set the time and then press the Scenes recorded on the same day can be centre of the joystick. played back in succession. Select the date select icon and press the joystick. -
Page 66: Repeat Playback
Repeat playback Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes. Select the menu. (l 25) [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 67: Still Picture Playback
Select [PICTURE/Built-inMemory] to play back the built-in memory. Select [PICTURE/SD CARD] to play back the SD card. SDR-H86 Select the media you wish to play back, then press the centre of the joystick. SDR-S50 Select [PICTURE/HDD] to play back the HDD. -
Page 68: Playing Back Still Pictures By Date
Select the playback Playing back still pictures operation with the joystick. by date Still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. Select the date select icon and press the joystick. Slide show (playback of the still 1/;: pictures in numerical order) start/ pause. -
Page 69: 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 70: Editing
Playback Deleting scenes/still Editing pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ¬ Change the mode to To delete by confirming images LIGHT/ being played back Press the button while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back. -
Page 71: Protecting Scenes/Still Pictures
Protecting scenes/still When you stop deleting halfway pictures Press the MENU button while deleting. ≥ The scenes or still pictures that have Scenes/still pictures can be protected so already been deleted when the deletion is that they are not deleted by mistake. cancelled cannot be restored. -
Page 72: Dividing A Scene To Partially Delete
SDR-T55 SDR-T50 ¬ Change the mode to , and switch play mode selection to [VIDEO/Built- inMemory] (l 61) SDR-H86 ¬ Change the mode to , and switch play mode selection to [VIDEO/HDD] (l 61) Select the menu. (l 25) Select [YES], then press the joystick to play back the part to [EDIT SCENE] # [SPLIT&DELETE]... -
Page 73: Dpof Setting
≥ To cancel the setting, set the number of prints to [0]. SDR-T55 SDR-T50 SDR-H86 ≥ To continuously set other still pictures, ≥ Copy still pictures saved in the built-in repeat steps 2-3. memory or HDD to an SD card before ≥... -
Page 74: Copying Between Sd Card And Built-In Memory/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 25) SDR-S50 [SETUP] # [CARD STATUS] SDR-T50 SDR-H86 SDR-T55 [SETUP] # [MEDIA STATUS] ≥ Current media information will be displayed. ≥ SDR-T55 SDR-T50 Press the centre of the joystick to switch display between SD card and built-in memory. -
Page 75: Copying [Sdr-T55]/[Sdr-T50]/[Sdr-H86]
Copying [SDR-T55]/[SDR-T50]/[SDR-H86] ≥ 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 76: Formatting
Select [YES], then press the joystick. ≥ After formatting is complete, press the MENU button to close the message screen. SDR-T55 SDR-T50 SDR-H86 [SETUP] # [FORMAT MEDIA] Select [SD CARD], [Built-inMemory] or [HDD] and press the joystick. Select [YES], then press the joystick. -
Page 77: With A Tv
Playback Watching Video/Pictures With a TV on your TV The motion pictures and still pictures recorded by this unit can be played back on a TV. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. ≥... - Page 78 TV for details.) Refer to the following support site for information about the Panasonic TVs that you can directly insert an SD card into the SD card slot on the TV and then play it back.
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Page 79: Backup
(supplied with DVD burner). The copied DVD disc can also be played back. ≥ Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it. Preparing for copying/playing back We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW-BN1/VW-BN2. ∫ About discs that can be used for copying Disc type... - Page 80 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with DVD burner) to the DVD burner. ≥ You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit. Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner).
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Page 81: 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 82: 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 Copy time Disc type... -
Page 83: 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 84: 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 79) ∫ Formatting discs This is for initializing DVD-RAM and To release the disc protection DVD-RW/+RW discs. -
Page 85: Dubbing Images Onto Other Video Device
Backup Dubbing images onto With other products other video device Images played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD recorder or video device. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. A AV cable (supplied) ≥... -
Page 86: With A Pc
With a PC What you can do with a 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 87 SDXC card is read. (Please be aware that if a media is formatted, then all the data recorded on the media will be erased.) http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html ≥ VideoCam Suite 3.0 can handle images recorded with this unit or by using VideoCam Suite 3.0.
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Page 88: End User License Agreement
Further, Panasonic does not warrant that the operation of the Software Article 2 Use by a Third Party will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or any of its distributors will not be liable for... -
Page 89: Operating Environment
With a PC Operating environment Before using ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. ≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a DVD.) ≥... - Page 90 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 91 ∫ 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...
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Page 92: Setup
With a PC Installation 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 93 When installation is complete, some ∫ Uninstalling VideoCam Suite notes will appear. Check the contents, then close Follow the steps below to uninstall any the window. software applications that you no longer require. Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], then click Select [start] # [Control Panel] [Finish].
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Page 94: Connecting To A Pc
USB cables.) appears on the unit screen. ≥ The Smart wizard screen is automatically ≥ SDR-H86 displayed when VideoCam Suite 3.0 is installed. Do not disconnect the USB cable or the ≥ This unit is automatically recognised as an AC adaptor while the HDD access lamp is external drive of the PC. - Page 95 Verify [MATSHITA SDR-T55/SD USB Charging the battery using USB bus power When using the battery, if you turn off the unit and connect it to a PC, Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or Panasonic DVD recorder, the battery will charge. ≥ Insert the USB cable securely all the way. It will not operate properly if it is not inserted all the way.
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Page 96: About The Pc Display
SDR-T50 We recommend using VideoCam Suite * [CAM_MEM] is displayed 3.0 to copy motion picture data. SDR-H86 Using Windows Explorer or other * [CAM_HDD] is displayed. programmes on the PC to copy, move or The following data will be recorded. -
Page 97: Using With A Pc
If you log on with a user name for a guest user account, the software cannot be used. (On the PC) Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [Panasonic] # [VideoCam Suite 3.0] # [VideoCam Suite]. ≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software. -
Page 98: 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 50) ¬ Turn on this unit, then change the mode to Connect this unit to a PC. -
Page 99: If Using Mac
SDR-T55 SDR-T50 [CAM_SD] and [CAM_MEM] are displayed on the desktop. SDR-H86 [CAM_SD] and [CAM_HDD] are displayed on the desktop. ≥ Files are stored in [100CDPFQ]/[101CDPFS] folder etc. in the [DCIM] folder. Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the PC. -
Page 100: Others
Others Indications Indications ∫ Recording indications Manual mode (l 57) only SDR-T55 SDR-T50 only Intelligent auto mode (l 35) SDR-H86 Manual focus (l 60) 0h00m00s R 1h20m LONG REC White balance (l 58) PRE-REC 1/100 Shutter speed (l 59) 1/100 OPEN OPEN/F2.2... - Page 101 ∫ Indication of connection to (Red) Recording still picture other devices HDD Falling detection (l 5) Accessing the card (l 94) ∫ Playback indications Accessing the built-in memory (l 94) /7/8/9/:/D/ 1/;/5/ E/;1/2; Accessing the HDD (l 94) Display during playback (l 61, 67) ∫...
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Page 102: Messages
≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l 14) If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, remove the battery and then insert it again. If the message appears even after repeating this several times, this unit needs repair. -
Page 103: 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 104: Helpful Hints
Others Functions that cannot be Helpful hints used simultaneously Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s specifications. Functions Conditions which disable the functions Intelligent auto mode ≥ In manual mode ≥ When the colour night view function is used AF/AE tracking ≥... -
Page 105: Troubleshooting
This sound will no longer be heard when the unit is turned on. ≥ The remaining battery capacity indication is an SDR-H86 Remaining battery approximation. indication is not If you think the remaining battery capacity indication displayed properly. - Page 106 Using the unit, format the SD card, built-in memory or HDD (l 76) SDR-H86 ≥ If the unit is exposed to strong vibrations or shocks while recording on HDD, recording may stop to protect the HDD.
- Page 107 Problem Check points Any scenes/still ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are pictures cannot play displayed as cannot be played back. back. Although this unit is ≥ Please read the operating instructions of your TV correctly connected to and select the channel that matches the input used a TV, images cannot for the connection.
- Page 108 Problem Check points When connected by ≥ After re-inserting the SD card into the unit, reconnect the USB cable, this the supplied USB cable. unit is not detected by ≥ Select another USB terminal on the PC. the PC. ≥ Check the operating environment. (l 89) ≥...
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Page 109: Cautions For Use
Others Cautions for use Do not use the SD Video Camera, SD/ About this unit HDD Video Camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines. The unit and the SD card become warm ≥ If you record near radio transmitters or during use. - Page 110 ≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or ≥ Please look after the data in your built-in cabinet, it is recommended that you place memory or HDD carefully. Panasonic will a desiccant (silica gel) in with it. not be held responsible in the unlikely case that private data is divulged.
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Page 111: About The Battery
Prepare spare batteries when going out About the battery for recording. ≥ Prepare batteries appropriate to 3 to 4 The battery used in this unit is a times the period you are planning to rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is record for. Cold places such as a ski resort susceptible to humidity and temperature and can shorten the period which you can the effect increases the more the... -
Page 112: About Sd Cards
About charging errors About SD cards When the status indicator is flashing at a ≥ The memory capacity indicated on the particularly fast or slow rate, the label of an SD card is the total of the following should be considered. capacity for copyright protection and management and the capacity which can Flashing with approx. -
Page 113: About Condensation
Make every effort to ensure that ≥ SDR-T50 SDR-H86 SDR-T55 condensation does not form. If it does form, To physically format an SD card, connect take the actions described below. -
Page 114: Specifications
Others Specifications SD Video Camera SDR-S50 SDR-T55 SDR-T50 SD/HDD Video Camera SDR-H86 Information for your safety Power source: DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 3.6 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording: Charging: SDR-S50 SDR-S50 SDR-T55 SDR-T55 SDR-T50 SDR-T50 2.9 W... - Page 115 SD card Read only (No copyright protection support) Built-in Read only SDR-T55 memory SDR-T50 Read only SDR-H86 Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type Mini AB Dimensions 54.9 mm (W)k64 mm (H)k107.3 mm (D) SDR-S50 (excluding projecting parts) SDR-T55 SDR-T50 55.1 mm (W)k64 mm (H)k107.3 mm (D)
- Page 116 48 GB, 64 GB (exFAT system compliant) Built-in 8 GB SDR-T55 memory 4 GB SDR-T50 80 GB SDR-H86 Compression Normal recording mode: MPEG-2 Long recording mode: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Recording mode and XP: Approx. 10 Mbps (VBR) transfer rate SP: Approx. 5 Mbps (VBR) LP: Approx.
- Page 117 8 GB SDR-T55 memory 4 GB SDR-T50 80 GB SDR-H86 Compression JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding Picture size 640k480 (4:3), 640k360 (16:9) Refer to page 45 for the number of recordable pictures.
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Page 118: Index
Index ∫ A ∫ G ....16, 17, 111 ......59 AC adaptor Gain . - Page 119 ∫ R ..... 54 Rec aspect ....18, 41 Recordable time .
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i have a lot of important recording that i want to transfer to my Computer laptop
To transfer recordings from a Panasonic SDR-H86 to your laptop:
1. Connect the Camera: Use the supplied USB cable to connect the SDR-H86 directly to your laptop. Ensure the cable is securely inserted.
2. Select USB Mode: On the camera, verify that "MATSHITA SDR-H86/SD USB Device" or "MATSHITA SDR-H86/HDD USB Device" is selected.
3. Access Files: Your laptop should detect the camera as a USB Mass Storage Device. Open the file explorer and navigate to the connected device.
4. Copy Files: Locate the recordings on the HDD or SD card, then copy and paste them to your laptop.
5. Verify Transfer: Before deleting files from the camera, check that the recordings have been copied correctly.
If copying from the SD card, you can also use an SD card reader.
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