Panasonic HDC-SD100P, HDC-SD100PC User Manual

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Operating Instructions

High Definition Video Camera

Model No. HDC-SD100P/PC

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.

Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.

For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

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Things You Should Know

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the right.

The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera information source.

Date of Purchase

Dealer Purchased From

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone No.

Model No.

Serial No.

Safety Precautions

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.

USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution:

To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions

 

and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to

 

computer or peripheral devices.

 

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

 

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this

 

equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name:

Panasonic

Model No.:

HDC-SD100P

Responsible party:

Panasonic Corporation of North America

 

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact:

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

 

1-800-211-PANA (7262)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

HDC-SD100P

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Batteries

1 Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.

Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.

Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.

Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.

Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.

2 Button-type battery (Lithium battery)

Insert with poles aligned.

Do not touch the terminals (i and j) with metal objects.

Do not recharge, disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.

Keep out of reach of children

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water.

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble.

Do not heat the batteries above the following temperatures or incinerate.

Button-type battery

60 oC (140 oF)

Battery pack

60 oC (140 oF)

 

 

AC adaptor

This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.

But

In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120V AC power supply only.

When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.

When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125V, ensure the cord you use is suited to the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the AC adaptor.

Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adaptor or AC cord set.

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:

A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

<For USA-California only>

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply.

See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

1)Read these instructions.

2)Keep these instructions.

3)Heed all warnings.

4)Follow all instructions.

5)Do not use this apparatus near water.

6)Clean only with dry cloth.

7)Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8)Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9)Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart,

stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold

with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use

caution when moving the

cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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Precautions

USE & LOCATION

WARNING

TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your camera and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the power supply or operate your camera if it gets wet. Your camera has been designed for outdoor use, however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee. This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your camera. Do not attempt to disassemble this unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Unplug your camera from the power supply before cleaning.

AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD.

CAUTION

DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS

DO NOT LEAVE THE CAMERA WITH THE EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF

DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMERA TO EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ... Such as, in direct sunlight, inside a closed car, next to a heater, etc... This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your camera.

AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may form on the SD card and inside the unit.

DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE.

STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA ... Store and handle your camera in a manner that will not subject it to unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). Your camera contains a sensitive pick-up device which could be damaged by improper handling or storage.

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CARE

TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA ... Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your camera body.

TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch the surface of the lens with your hand. Use a commercial camera lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating.

TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR CAMERA ... Before handling your camera, make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products, such as suntan lotion, as it may damage the finish.

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Indemnity concerning recording content

The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this unit, its accessories or recordable media.

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IMPORTANT

Carefully observe copyright laws

Whatever you have recorded and created can be used for your personal entertainment only. Under copyright laws, other materials cannot be used without obtaining permission from the holders of the copyrights.

Cards that you can use with this unit

SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card

4 GB (or more) Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.

Refer to page 26 for more details on SD cards.

For the purposes of these operating instructions

SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are referred to as the “SD card”.

Functions that can be used for motion picture recording/motion picture playback are

indicated by in these operating instructions.

Functions that can be used for still picture recording/still picture playback are indicated by in these operating instructions.

“HD Writer 2.6E for HDC” is referred to as the “HD Writer 2.6E”.

Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow, for example: l 00

Licenses

SDHC Logo is a trademark.

“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. and Sony Corporation.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

HDMI, the HDMI Logo and the High-Definition Multimedia Interface are the registered trademarks or trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

“x.v.Color” is trademark.

LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH and DICOMAR is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.

Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows Vista® and DirectX® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.

IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation of the U.S.

Intel®, Core, Pentium® and Celeron® are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.

AMD Athlonis a trademark of the Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

Apple, Mac OS is either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

PowerPC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned.

This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and noncommercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com.

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Contents

 

Accessories ........................................

10

Features ..............................................

11

Quick Guide ........................................

12

 

Preparation

 

Before using

 

[1]

Parts identification and

 

 

handling..........................................

16

 

Remote control ................................

20

Setup

 

[1]

Power supply .................................

22

 

Charging the battery ........................

22

 

Inserting/removing the battery .........

23

 

Charging and recording time ...........

24

 

Connecting to the AC outlet.............

25

[2] Preparation of SD cards................

26

 

Cards that you can use

 

 

with this unit.....................................

26

 

Inserting/removing an SD card ........

27

[3]

Selecting a mode

 

 

(Turning the unit on/off) ................

28

 

Turning the power on and off

 

 

with the LCD monitor .......................

28

[4] Using the menu screen .................

29

 

Language selection .........................

30

 

Menu list ..........................................

30

[5] Setting date and time ....................

33

 

World time setting (Displaying

 

 

the time of the travel destination) ....

34

[6]

Adjusting LCD monitor/

 

 

viewfinder.......................................

35

 

LCD/EVF select switch ....................

35

 

Increasing the brightness of

 

 

the LCD monitor ..............................

35

 

Adjusting the brightness and

 

 

the color level ..................................

35

 

Adjusting the viewfinder

 

 

field of view......................................

36

 

Recording showing the contents

 

 

to a partner ......................................

36

 

Recording

 

Recording (Basic)

 

[1]

Before recording ...........................

38

 

Auto Ground-Directional Standby

 

 

(AGS) ..............................................

39

 

Quick start .......................................

40

 

Quick power on ...............................

40

[2]

Recording motion pictures ..........

41

 

Recording modes/approximate

 

 

recordable time ...............................

44

 

PRE-REC ........................................

45

 

Shooting guide ................................

45

[3]

Recording still pictures ................

46

 

Number of recordable pictures........

48

[4]

Zoom in/out function ....................

49

 

Digital zoom function.......................

49

[5]

Optical image stabilizer

 

 

function..........................................

50

[6]

Intelligent auto mode....................

51

Recording (Advanced)

 

[1]

Recording functions of

 

 

operation icons .............................

52

 

Operation icons ...............................

52

[2] Recording functions of menus ....

58

[3] Recording manually by setting

 

 

the menu ........................................

64

 

Scene mode....................................

64

 

Wind noise reduction.......................

65

 

Microphone level.............................

66

 

Picture adjustment ..........................

67

 

Zebra...............................................

67

 

Luminance.......................................

68

 

Histogram........................................

68

[4]

Recording manually using

 

 

the multi manual ring....................

69

 

Zoom operation ...............................

70

 

Manual focus adjustment ................

70

 

White balance .................................

71

 

Manual shutter speed/iris

 

 

adjustment.......................................

72

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Playback

 

Playback

 

[1]

Motion picture playback ...............

74

 

Creating still picture from

 

 

motion picture ..................................

77

 

Playing back motion pictures

 

 

by date.............................................

77

 

Intelligent scene selection ...............

78

 

Repeat playback..............................

78

 

Resuming the previous playback.....

78

[2]

Still picture playback.....................

79

 

Playing back still pictures by date....

81

Editing

 

[1]

Deleting scenes/still pictures .......

82

[2] Dividing a scene to delete ............

84

[3]

Protecting scenes/still pictures ...

85

[4]

DPOF setting..................................

86

[5]

SD card management....................

87

 

Formatting .......................................

87

 

SD card information display.............

87

With a TV

 

[1]

Watching Video/Pictures

 

 

on your TV......................................

88

 

Connecting with a HDMI mini

 

 

cable ................................................

91

 

Listening in 5.1 channel sound ........

92

 

Connecting with the component

 

 

cable ................................................

92

 

Connecting with the AV cable..........

92

[2] Playback using VIERA Link

 

 

(HDAVI Control)...........................

93

 

Backup

 

With other products

 

[1] Connecting a DVD burner to

 

 

copy to/play back a disc ...............

96

 

Preparing for copying/playing

 

 

back .................................................

96

 

Copying to discs ..............................

98

 

Playing back the copied disc .........

102

 

Managing the copied disc

 

 

(Formatting, Auto protect,

 

 

Displaying disc information)...........

103

[2] Dubbing images onto other

 

 

video device .................................

104

[3] With a printer (PictBridge) ..........

105

 

With a PC

 

Before using

 

[1] What you can do with a PC ........

108

 

End User License Agreement ........

110

[2]

Operating environment................

111

Setup

 

[1]

Installation ....................................

113

[2]

Connection and recognition .......

115

 

About the PC display......................

116

Using with a PC

 

[1] Starting HD Writer 2.6E................

117

 

Reading the operating instructions

 

 

of the software applications............

117

[2]

If using Macintosh........................

118

 

Others

 

Indications

 

[1]

Indications ...................................

120

[2]

Messages.....................................

123

 

About recovery ..............................

124

Helpful hints

 

[1] Functions that cannot be used

 

 

simultaneously ............................

125

[2]

Troubleshooting ..........................

127

Cautions for use...............................

135

Explanation of terms .......................

138

Specifications...................................

140

Optional accessories.......................

143

 

Accessory Order Form

 

 

(For USA Customers)....................

145

Request for Service Notice

 

(USA Only) ........................................

146

Limited Warranty

 

(For USA Customers) ......................

147

Customer Services Directory..........

148

Warranty

 

(For Canadian Customers)..............

149

Index..................................................

150

Spanish Quick Use Guide/

 

Guía española para

 

el uso rápido.....................................

152

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Accessories

Check the accessories before using this unit.

 

SDHC memory card (8 GB)

AV cable

(supplied only for

K2KC4CB00027

HDC-SD100P)

 

Battery pack

Component cable

VW-VBG130

K2KZ9DB00004

AC adaptor

USB cable

VSK0697

K2KYYYY00050

AC cable

CD-ROM

K2CA2CA00025

 

DC cable

Remote control

K2GJYDC00002

N2QAEC000023

 

Button-type battery

 

CR2025

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Features

Very clear high definition pictures

This unit can record detailed high definition images to an SD card.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

High definition images (1920k1080)*

Standard images (720k480)

A Number of available scan lines 1080

B Number of available scan lines 480

High definition images

High definition images have more than approximately 2 times the number of available scan lines and approximately 6 times* the number of pixels compared with standard images.

The still pictures above are images for explanation purposes.

* If the recording mode is HA/HG/HX.

What is AVCHD?

This is a format for recording and playing back highly detailed high definition images.

Images are recorded based on the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 codec for compressing images and audio is recorded with the Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator.

≥ Since the recording method is different from an ordinary DVD video etc., the data is not compatible.

Compatibility with other products

With other products

Available function

Picture quality

 

 

 

Watching Video/

Playback with the HDMI mini cable

High definition

Pictures on your TV

jPlayback using VIERA Link(HDAVI Control)

images

(l 88 to 94)

(l 93)

 

 

 

 

 

Playback with the component cable [1080i]

 

 

Playback with the component cable [480i]

Standard images

 

 

 

 

Playback with the AV cable

 

 

 

 

Using a DVD burner

Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play back a

High definition

(l 96 to 103)

disc

images

 

jPlaying back the copied disc (l 102)

 

What you can do with a

Copying data to a PC and easy editing

 

PC

 

 

Writing data to DVD discs and SD cards

 

(l 108 to 109)

 

 

Converting the motion picture data to MPEG2

Standard images

 

 

 

 

Creating a DVD Video disc

 

Dubbing images onto

Dubbing images when connecting with the AV cable

 

other video device

 

 

(l 104)

 

 

 

 

 

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Quick Guide

Charging the battery

Charging lamp [CHARGE] A

Lights up:

Charging

Goes off:

Charging completed

1)Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.

2)Insert the battery into the battery charger by aligning the arrows.

Inserting the battery

Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.

A Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.

How to turn on the power

Turn on the power by turning the mode dial to or while pressing the lock release

button A.

Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode.

Status indicator B

Align with the mark C.

To turn off the power, set the mode dial to OFF.

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Inserting/removing an SD card

Card access lamp [ACCESS] A

When this unit is accessing the card, the access lamp lights up.

1)Open the LCD monitor.

≥ Check that the card access lamp has gone off.

2)Open the SD card cover by sliding the OPEN lever B.

3)Insert/remove the SD card.

When inserting an SD card, face the label side C in the direction shown in the illustration and press it straight in as far as it will go.

When removing the SD card, press the center

of the SD card and then pull it straight out. 4) Securely close the SD card cover.

≥ Securely close it until it clicks.

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Language selection

1)Press the MENU button, then select [LANGUAGE] and press the cursor button.

2)Select [English] and press the cursor button.

Help mode

The help mode explains the operation icons displayed. (Except headphone volume adjustment)

≥ Rotate the mode dial to select .

1)Press the cursor button to display the icon.

2)Move the cursor button right to select [ ].

3)Move the cursor button up, left or right to select the desired icon.

An explanation of the selected icon scrolls at the bottom of the screen.

The indication changes each time the cursor button is moved down.

When the help mode is used, functions cannot be set.

To exit the Help mode

Press the MENU button or select [END].

Recording motion pictures

1)Rotate the mode dial to select .

2)Set the LCD/EVF select switch to LCD or EVF.

≥ Open the LCD monitor when it is set to LCD.

3)Press the recording start/stop button to start recording.

 

0h00m00s

HG

R1h20m

Recording still pictures

1) Rotate the mode dial to select .

2)Set the LCD/EVF select switch to LCD or EVF.

≥ Open the LCD monitor when it is set to LCD. 3) Press the button fully to take the picture.

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Motion picture playback

1)Rotate the mode dial to select .

2)Select [ ] (motion picture playback) A with the cursor button.

3)Select the scene to be played back and press the cursor button.

4)Select the playback operation with the cursor button.

1/;: Playback/Pause

6: Rewind playback

5: Fast forward playback

∫: Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails.

Still picture playback

1)Rotate the mode dial to select .

2)Select [ ] (still picture playback) A with the cursor button.

3)Select the still picture to be played back and press the cursor button.

4)Select the playback operation with the cursor button.

1/;: Slide show (playback of the still pictures in numerical order) start/pause.

2;: Plays back the previous picture. ;1: Plays back the next picture.

∫: Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails.

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Preparation

Recording

Playback

Backup

With a PC

Others

16 Before using

22 Setup

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Panasonic HDC-SD100P, HDC-SD100PC User Manual

Before using

1

Parts identification and

 

 

handling

 

 

 

345 6 7 8 9

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

1

 

 

11

20

 

 

 

19

 

 

 

16

AV/

14

 

 

 

17

 

12

 

15

18

 

 

13

 

 

 

1LCD monitor open

2LCD monitor (l 35)

Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow with your fingers.

≥ It can open up to 90o.

Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

3Speaker

4Optical image stabilizer button [ , O.I.S.] (l 50)

5Delete button [ ] (l 82)

6Cursor button

Use the cursor button to select the recording functions and playback operations, and to operate the menu screen.

It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the viewfinder.

1 Select by moving up, down, left, right.

2 Set by pressing the center.

Menu screen operations (l 29)

To select the recording functions (l 52 ,58)

Playback operations (l 74)

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7Intelligent auto button [iA] (l 51)

8PRE-REC button [PRE-REC] (l 45)

9Menu button [MENU] (l 29)

10Battery holder (l 23)

11DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 25)

12USB terminal [ ] (l 96, 105, 115)

13HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 88, 93)

14Audio-video/headphone output terminal [AV/ ] (l 31, 56, 88, 104)

Use the AV cable (only the supplied cable) or headphones.

Setup the [AV JACK] in the menu when the

headphones are used. (l 31)

15Component terminal [COMPONENT] (l 88)

16Card access lamp [ACCESS] (l 27)

17Card slot (l 27)

18SD card cover (l 27)

19SD card open lever [OPEN] (l 27)

20Disc copy button [DISC COPY] (l 98, 101)

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29

MIC

30

21

22

27

Built-in flash (l 61)

 

 

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Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)

 

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29

Lens hood

 

Rotate the lens hood counter-clockwise A to

 

 

remove it. In order to attach it, place into slot B,

 

 

and then rotate it clockwise C.

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25

26

21 Lens cover

The lens cover opens in recording mode. (l 28)

22Multi manual ring (l 69)

23Mode select switch [AUTO, MANUAL, FOCUS/ZOOM] (l 39, 64, 69)

24Camera function button [CAM FUNC] (l 69)

25Remote control sensor (l 21)

26Recording lamp (l 30)

When fitting the tele conversion lens (VW-T3714H; optional) or the wide conversion lens (VW-W3707H; optional), first remove the lens hood.

Be careful about the following.

When 2 lens accessories, such as the ND filter and tele conversion lens, are fitted and the zoom lever is pressed toward the W side, the 4 corners of an image will be darkened. (Vignetting)

(When fitting 2 lens accessories, first remove the lens hood and then fit them.)

30 Microphone terminal [MIC]

A compatible plug-in powered microphone can be used as an external microphone.

Audio will be stereo (2 ch) with the external microphone input.

Make sure that the microphone cable is out of the way from the lens so it will not be recorded in the images.

When the unit is connected with the AC adaptor, sometimes noise may be heard depending on the microphone type. In this case, please switch to the battery for the power supply and the noise will stop.

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37 38

39

40

36

35

34

33

32

31

42

31Mode dial (l 28)

32Recording start/stop button (l 41)

33Status indicator (l 28)

34LCD/EVF select switch [EVF/LCD] (l 35)

35Viewfinder (l 35)

Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the viewfinder screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

36Eyepiece corrector dial (l 36)

37Photoshot button [ ] (l 46)

38Zoom lever [W/T] (In recording mode) (l 49)

Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback mode) (l 75)

41

39 Accessory shoe

The video DC light/VW-LDC103PP (optional) should be mounted here.

40Internal microphones (5.1 channel support)

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41 Grip belt

Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand.

1 Flip the belt.

2 Adjust the length.

3 Replace the belt.

42 Shoulder strap fixture

43 44

43Battery release lever [BATTERY] (l 23)

44Tripod receptacle

This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional tripod. (For details on mounting the tripod, refer to the operating instructions for the tripod.)

A Camera base

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Remote control

1

EXT

PHOTO

START/

 

STOP

2

DISPLAY SHOT

7

DATE/

 

3

TIME

 

ZOOM

 

 

 

VOL

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

SEARCH

PLAY

SEARCH

4

STILLADV

PAUSE

STILLADV

SKIP

STOP

SKIP

 

5

MENU

9

ENTER

6

 

 

10

 

 

1Photoshot button [ , PHOTO SHOT]*

2On-screen display button [EXT DISPLAY] (l 90)

3Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (l 33)

4Playback operation buttons (l 75)

5Delete button []*

6Direction buttons [3,4,2,1]

These buttons operate similar to how the cursor button moves up/down/right/left on the unit.

7Recording start/stop button [START/ STOP]*

8Zoom/volume buttons [ZOOM, VOL]*

9Menu button [MENU]*

10Enter button [ENTER]

This button operates similar to pressing the cursor button on the unit.

*means that these buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the unit.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Install a button-type battery (supplied)

1 While pressing the stopper A, pull out the battery holder.

2 Set the buttontype battery with its (i) mark facing upward and then put the battery holder back in place.

When the button-type battery runs down, replace it with a new battery (part number: CR2025). The battery should normally last about 1 year, however this depends on how frequently the unit is used.

Keep the button-type battery out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. CR2025 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

Caution: Battery may explode if mistreated. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children.

Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.

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Remote control usable range

A Remote control sensor

Distance: Within approx. 5 m (16 feet) Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and right

The remote control is intended for indoor operation. Outdoors or under strong light, the unit may not operate properly even within the usable ranges.

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Setup

1

Power supply

 

 

 

About batteries that you can use with this unit

The Panasonic battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6.

VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6 come with a function to check whether the battery and unit can be safely used together.

To use the VW-VBG6 for this unit, the battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is required.

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

Be aware that many batteries sold at extremely cheap prices or in situations where it is difficult to verify the actual products before purchase have proven to be counterfeit.

Charging the battery

When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this unit.

Important:

If the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, then the battery will not charge. Remove the DC cable from the AC adaptor.

Charging lamp [CHARGE] A

Lights up:

Charging (Battery charging time: l 24)

Goes off:

Charging completed

Flashing:

Make sure that the terminals of the battery or the AC adaptor are not exposed to dirt, foreign objects or dust, then reconnect them properly. (l 136)

1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.

2 Insert the battery into the battery charger by aligning the arrows.

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We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 10, 24, 143).

If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

Do not heat or expose to flame.

Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

Inserting/removing the battery

Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.

AInstall the battery with the terminal cover securely closed.

B Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.

Removing the battery

Make sure to turn the mode dial to OFF and that the status indicator is turned off, and then remove by holding onto it taking care not to drop.

Move the BATTERY lever in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove the battery when unlocked.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Charging and recording time

Charging/Recording time

Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%

When using the viewfinder (times in parentheses are when using the LCD monitor)

Battery model number

Charging time

Maximum

Actual recordable

continuously

time

 

 

recordable time

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplied battery/

2 h 35 min

2 h

1 h 15 min

VW-VBG130 (optional)

(1 h 55 min)

(1 h 10 min)

 

VW-VBG260 (optional)

4 h 40 min

3 h 45 min

2 h 20 min

(3 h 30 min)

(2 h 10 min)

 

 

VW-VBG6 (optional)*

9 h 25 min

9 h 20 min

5 h 55 min

(8 h 45 min)

(5 h 30 min)

 

 

 

 

 

 

* The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary.

These times are approximations.

The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/ cold environments or a battery that has not been used for long time may be longer than normal.

The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc.

The recordable times will vary depending on the status of use. Be aware that the operating time of the battery will become shorter in low temperatures. We recommend charging a spare battery for use when recording.

The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction.

It is not necessary to wear down the battery completely before recharging. The battery can be recharged even if some capacity remains.

Battery capacity indication

The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. ####

If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then will become red. If the battery discharges, then ( ) will flash.

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.

The maximum amount of remaining battery capacity able to be indicated is 9 hours 59 minutes. If the actual remaining time exceeds 9 hours 59 minutes, the indication will stay green and will not change until the remaining time falls below 9 hours 59 minutes.

When turning the mode dial to switch modes, the time indication will turn off momentarily in order to recalculate the remaining battery capacity time.

When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining battery capacity will not be shown.

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Connecting to the AC outlet

Important:

While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge.

Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. Do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.

DC IN

 

 

A DC output terminal

BDC input terminal

Insert the DC cable so the [] mark is pointing upward matching the [] mark of the DC input terminal.

1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.

2 Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor.

3 Connect the DC cable to the DC input terminal [DC IN].

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Setup 2 Preparation of SD cards

This unit (an SDHC compatible device) is compatible with both SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards. You cannot use SDHC Memory Cards on devices that are only compatible with SD Memory Cards. When using an SDHC Memory Card on another device, confirm that the device supports the SDHC Memory Card.

Cards that you can use with this unit

Card type

Capacity

Motion picture recording

Still picture

 

 

We recommend using SD cards conforming to

recording

 

 

Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* or

 

 

 

the following SD cards made by Panasonic for

 

 

 

motion picture recording.

 

SD Memory

8 MB

Cannot be used.

Can be

Card

16 MB

 

used.

 

 

 

 

 

32 MB

Cannot be guaranteed in operation.

 

 

64 MB

The recording may suddenly stop during motion

 

 

128 MB

picture recording depending on the SD card you

 

 

256 MB

use. (l 43)

 

 

512 MB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 GB

RP-SDV01G

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 GB

RP-SDV02G, RP-SDM02G

 

 

 

 

 

SDHC

4 GB

RP-SDV04G, RP-SDM04G

 

Memory

 

 

 

6 GB

RP-SDM06G

 

Card

 

 

 

 

 

8 GB

RP-SDV08G

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 GB

RP-SDM12G

 

 

 

 

 

 

16 GB

RP-SDV16G

 

 

 

 

 

 

32 GB

RP-SDV32G

 

 

 

 

 

* The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes.

Use this unit to format SD cards. (l 87) Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card may not be used on this unit.

4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.

≥ When the write-protect

 

switch A on SD card is

 

locked, no recording,

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deletion or editing will be

possible on the card.

Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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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 87) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Copy valuable data onto a PC, DVD disc etc. before proceeding with the formatting. (l 96, 108)

Caution:

When the SD card is removed while the card access lamp is lit, this unit may malfunction or the data recorded on the SD card may be lost.

Card access lamp [ACCESS] A

≥ When this unit is accessing the card, the access lamp lights up.

1 Open the LCD monitor.

≥ Check that the card access lamp has gone off.

2 Open the SD card cover by sliding the OPEN lever B.

3 Insert/remove the SD card.

≥ Face the label side C in the direction shown in

the illustration and press it straight in as far as it will go.

≥ Press the center of the SD card and then pull it

straight out.

4 Securely close the SD card cover.

≥ Securely close it until it clicks.

Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SD card.

Do not apply strong shocks, bend, or drop the SD card.

Electrical noise, static electricity or the failure of this unit or the SD card may damage or erase the data stored on the SD card. We recommend saving the important data recorded on this unit to a PC, DVD disc etc. (l 96, 108)

When the card access lamp is lit, do not: jRemove the SD card

jTurn the unit off

jInsert and remove the USB cable jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock

Performing the above while the lamp is on may result in damage to data/SD card or this unit.

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Setup

3

Selecting a mode

 

 

(Turning the unit on/off)

 

 

 

Rotate the mode dial to switch to recording, playback or power OFF.

Turn on the power by turning the mode dial to or while pressing the lock release button A.

≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode.

≥ Status indicator B

≥ Align with the mark C.

The status indicator lights and the power turns on.

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 set the date and time. (l 33)

To turn off the power

Set the mode dial to OFF.

The status indicator B goes off and the power turns off.

Recording mode (l 41, 46)

Playback mode (l 74, 79)

OFF

Turning the power on and off with the LCD monitor

When the mode dial is set to , and the LCD/EVF select switch is set to LCD, power is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and power is turned off when it is closed.

When the LCD/EVF select switch is set to EVF, power will not turn on/off with the opening and closing of the LCD monitor.

To turn on the power

To turn off the power

A The status indicator lights. B LCD/EVF select switch

A The status indicator goes off.

Set the mode dial to OFF when this unit is not being used.

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Setup 4 Using the menu screen

Operate the displayed menu screens with the cursor button.

MENU

1 Press the MENU button.

Descriptions of submenus and current settings on menus are displayed scrolling at the bottom of the screen.

MENU

The menu displayed differs depending on the position of the mode dial.

2 Select the top menu A and move the cursor button right or press the cursor button.

4 Select the desired setting and press the cursor button to enter the selection.

3 Select the submenu item B and move the cursor button right or press the cursor button.

Move the cursor button left to return to the previous screen. You can set other items continuously.

5 Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen.

MENU

The menu screen does not appear during recording or playing. You cannot start other operations while the menu screen is displayed.

C Current settings on menus

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Language selection

You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen.

1 Press the MENU button, then select [LANGUAGE] and press the cursor button.

2 Select [English] and press the cursor button.

Menu list

Recording mode

*1 It is not displayed when the AUTO/MANUAL switch is set to AUTO. *2 It is not displayed when the Intelligent auto mode is [ON].

Part of the menu will not be used depending on the used functions. (l 125)

[BASIC]

[SCENE MODE]*1 (l 64) [D.ZOOM] (l 49) [GUIDE LINES]*2 (l 58)

[SET WORLD TIME] (l 34)

[RECORD SETUP]

[FACE FRAMING] (l 55) [REC MODE] (l 44) [24pDIGITAL CINEMA]*2 (l 58) [FADE COLOR] (l 53)

[WIND CUT]*1 (l 65) [MIC SETUP] (l 59) [MIC LEVEL]*1 (l 66) [AGS] (l 39)

[HI-SPEED BURST]*2 (l 60) [FLASH] (l 61)

[FLASH LEVEL] (l 61) [RED EYE] (l 61) [SHTR SOUND] (l 61)

[ADVANCED]

[REC LAMP]

The recording lamp lights up during recording and flashes when the unit receives a signal from the remote control or when the self-timer is counting down. When this is set to [OFF], it does not light during recording.

[AUTO SLOW SHTR]*2 (l 61) [SHOOTING GUIDE] (l 45) [Digital Cinema Color] (l 62) [PICTURE ADJUST]*1 (l 67) [MF ASSIST]*1 (l 70) [ZEBRA]*1 (l 67) [LUMINANCE]*1 (l 68) [HISTOGRAM]*1 (l 68)

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