Panasonic HDC-SD1 User Manual
Operating Instructions
High Definition Video Camera
Model No. HDC-SD1
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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Information for your safety
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT
DAMAGE,
≥DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO
RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR
SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS
FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES,
SHALL BE PLACED ON THE
APPARATUS.
≥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.
≥DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S
VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH
NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS,
CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
≥DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED
FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES,
ON THE UNIT.
≥DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
MANNER.
Product Identification Marking is located on
the bottom of units.
IF THE POWER CORD OF THIS EQUIPMENT
IS DAMAGED, IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH
AN ELECTRICALLY APPROVED POWER
CORD.
Use only the recommended accessories.
≥Do not use any other AV cables, component
cable and USB cables except the supplied one.
≥When you use the cable which are sold
separately, please make sure to use the one
whose length is less than 3 m.
≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children
to prevent swallowing.
∫ How to replace the Fuse
(only for Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region of China and
Saudi Arabia)
The location of the fuse differ according to the
type of AC mains plug (figures A and B).
Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow
the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains
plug.
1) Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
Figure A Figure B
Fuse cover
2) Replace the fuse and close or attach the
fuse cover.
Figure A Figure B
Fuse
(5 ampere)
Fuse
(5 ampere)
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.
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-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.
ª 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.
ª Carefully observe copyright laws
Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or
other published or broadcast material for
purposes other than your own private use
may infringe copyright laws. Even for the
purpose of private use, recording of certain
material may be restricted.
ª Cards that you can use with this
unit
SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card
For the purposes of these operating instructions,
the following cards are referred to as “the SD
card”.
SD Memory Card
SDHC Memory Card
≥SDHC Logo is a trademark.
≥miniSD 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.
≥HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Matsushita
Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
≥LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica
microsystems IR GmbH and DICOMAR is a
registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
≥Microsoft
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
registered trademarks or trademarks of the
Intel Corporation in the United States and other
countries.
≥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
®
, Windows® and DirectX® are either
®
, Pentium® and Celeron® are the
.
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Contents
Information for your safety ...................2
Recording
Before using
Features of the High Definition Video
Camera.................................................6
Accessories..........................................11
Parts identification and handling .......12
Using the LCD monitor........................18
Using the remote control.....................18
Cards that you can use
with this unit......................................20
Setup
Charging the battery............................22
Inserting/removing the battery ...........23
Charging time and recordable time.... 24
Connecting to the AC outlet................25
Selecting a mode
(Turning the unit on/off)...................26
Quick start ............................................27
Inserting/removing an SD card........... 28
How to use the cursor button .............29
Using the menu screen........................33
Setting date and time...........................35
Switching the language.......................36
Adjusting LCD monitor........................36
Before recording ..................................38
Anti-Ground-Shooting (AGS) ................... 39
Recording motion pictures .................40
Recording modes/recordable time
available for the motion picture ......42
Recording still pictures (JPEG) ..........43
Picture Quality/Approximate
Number of Recordable Pictures
on an SD Card...................................46
Various recording functions ............... 47
Zoom in/out function ................................ 47
Recording yourself................................... 48
Backlight compensation function ............. 49
Fade in/fade out function ......................... 49
Colour night view function........................ 50
Soft skin mode......................................... 51
Tele macro function ................................. 51
Self-timer recording.................................. 52
Built-in flash ............................................. 53
Image stabilizer function .......................... 54
Guide line function ................................... 55
Wind noise reduction function.................. 55
Microphone level...................................... 56
Zebra display ........................................... 57
Colour bar ................................................ 58
Manual recording functions................ 58
Scene mode............................................. 58
Manual focus adjustment ......................... 59
White balance.......................................... 60
Manual shutter speed/aperture
adjustment............................................ 62
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Playback
Motion picture playback...................... 63
Playing back motion pictures by date ...... 66
Repeat playback ...................................... 66
Resuming the previous playback ............. 67
Still picture (JPEG) playback.............. 67
Contents
Editing
Editing scenes......................................69
Deleting scenes........................................69
Protecting scenes.....................................70
Editing still pictures.............................71
Deleting still pictures ................................ 71
Protecting still pictures .............................72
DPOF setting............................................73
Card management
Formatting ............................................74
Formatting an SD card .............................74
With other products
With a TV...............................................75
Playback using VIERA Link
(HDAVI Control) ................................82
Dubbing images onto a connected
DVD recorder or video device .........84
With a printer (PictBridge)...................85
With a computer
Before using with a computer.............87
What you can do with a computer ............87
Contents on provided CD-ROM ...............88
End User License Agreement ..................89
Operating environment.............................90
Installation ............................................92
Installing HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1 .......92
Reading the operating instructions
of the software applications ..................93
Software application uninstallation ...........93
Connection and recognition ...............94
Connection and recognition procedures...94
About the computer display......................95
To disconnect USB cable safely...............96
Verifying the unit is correctly recognised
by the computer....................................96
Using HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1........97
If using Macintosh................................99
Others
Menus and Indications ...................... 100
Menu list................................................. 100
Menus related to [ADVANCED] and
[SETUP] ............................................. 102
Indications.............................................. 103
Messages............................................... 105
Functions that cannot be used
simultaneously.................................... 108
Troubleshooting.................................109
Cautions for use.................................115
Explanation of terms..........................118
Specifications.....................................120
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Before using
Before using
Features of the High Definition Video Camera
Very clear high definition pictures
This unit is an AVCHD format video camera for recording highly detailed high definition images on 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. (l 75)
A B
A High definition images (1440k1080)
Number of available scan lines 1080
B Standard images (720k576)
Number of available scan lines 576
High definition images
≥The still pictures above are images for explanation purposes.
ª What is the 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 in Dolby Digital.
About the SDHC Memory Card supplied with this unit and the compatibility of the
recorded motion pictures
About the SDHC Memory Card (Be careful about the following.)
≥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 20)
About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures
≥They are not compatible with devices other than those that support the AVCHD. Refer to the
operating instructions of the device for details.
≥The recorded motion pictures cannot be played back in a device that is not compatible (does not
support the AVCHD).
≥There are some cases where the recorded motion pictures cannot be played back, even if the device
supports the AVCHD. In such cases, play the recorded motion picture with this unit instead.
Existing DVD recorders and DVD players that do not support the
AVCHD
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Before using
B
Watching high definition images
If you connect this unit and a high definition TV with a HDMI cable (optional) and then play back the
pictures, you can enjoy watching them in high definition.
A
A High definition TV
B HDMI cable (optional)
≥If you connect this unit to a TV that does not support high definition, the images will be standard
quality.
ª When connecting to a TV that does not have a HDMI terminal
Connecting with the component cable and the AV cable
Connecting with the AV cable
≥The pictures cannot be played in high definition. They will be played back in standard quality.
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A
Using the remote control for the TV for playback
If you connect this unit to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) compatible with VIERA Link (HDAVI ControlTM) with
a HDMI cable, you can use the remote control for the TV for playback. Refer to the operating
instructions of the TV for details.
B
A TV (VIERA) compatible with VIERA Link
B HDMI cable (optional)
ª Other linked operations
Turning the power on and off
If you turn off the power on the TV with the remote control for the TV, the power on this unit also turns
off.
Automatic input switching
If you connect with a HDMI cable and then turn on the power on this unit, the input channel on the TV
automatically switches to this unit’s screen. If the TV’s power is in standby status, it will turn on
automatically (if [Set] has been selected for the TV’s [Power on link] setting).
≥Depending on HDMI terminal of the TV, the input channel may not switch automatically. In this case,
use the remote control for the TV to switch input. (For details on how to switch input, please read the
operating instructions for the TV.)
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Before using
Listening in 5.1 channel surround sound
This unit has 5 internal microphones and a Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator so you can record sound with
presence that is even closer to the actual sound. The low bass area is sent to the 0.1 channel
subwoofer and you can playback sound with three-dimensional presence if you connect to a device that
is compatible with the 5.1 surround system.
Internal microphones
The 5 mounted internal microphones give
better directivity.
≥Far-away sounds can be recorded more
clearly with the zoom microphone function.
(l 48)
A
B
A AV amplifier with HDMI terminal
B HDMI cable (optional)
≥Refer to the operating instructions of the TV, AV amplifier, speakers etc. for details on how to connect.
≥If you record with an external microphone, the recording is in stereo 2 channel sound.
≥Optical digital cables cannot be used for the connection. Connect to an AV amplifier with an HDMI
terminal.
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Saving the data on the SD card
When the SD card is full or to prevent the data from being deleted, use the supplied software
(HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1) to copy the data on the SD card to the hard disk of the computer.
A
A USB cable (supplied)
ª What you can do with HD Writer
[Copy to PC]
You can copy motion picture data and still picture data on an SD card to the hard disk of the computer.
[Write data to media]
You can copy motion picture data from the hard disk of the computer to an SD card or a DVD disc.
[Copy between media]
You can copy motion picture data from an SD card to a DVD disc or from a DVD disc to an SD card.
[Easy editing]
You can easily edit (split, merge, delete etc.) motion picture data that was copied to the hard disk of the
computer.
≥For details on how to use the software application, read the PDF operating instructions.
Important note
Do not insert a disc created with the supplied HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1 in a device that does
not support the AVCHD format. It may no longer be possible to eject it. Also, the disc cannot
be played back on devices that do not support the AVCHD format.
ª The SD Media Storage
The SD Media Storage (VW-PT2: optional) is convenient if you are on the move.
It is an extremely compact, lightweight and easy to carry HDD (hard disk).
≥If you insert an SD card with recorded motion pictures and still pictures in the SD
Media Storage, the data can easily be saved to the SD Media Storage by
pressing the copy button only.
≥You can save all the data from approximately ten 4 GB cards (one 4 GB card is
supplied) to its 40 GB HDD capacity.
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Accessories
Check the accessories before using this unit.
SDHC memory card (4 GB)
Battery pack
VW-VBG130
AC adaptor
VW-AD21E
AC cable
A K2CT3CA00004
B K2CJ2DA00008
C K2CQ2CA00006
A Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of
China and Saudi Arabia
B Australia and New Zealand
C Areas other than Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region of China, Saudi
Arabia, Australia and New Zealand
DC cable
K2GJYYC00001
Optional accessories
Some optional accessories may not be available
in some countries.
AC adaptor (VW-AD21E/EB/GN-K)
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG130/1320 mAh)
Filter kit (VW-LF43NE)
Shoe adaptor (VW-SK12E)
Tripod (VW-CT45E)
Battery pack holder kit (VW-VH04)
Remote control
N2QAEC000023
Button-type battery
CR2025
AV cable
K2KZ9CB00002
Component cable
K2KZ9DB00004
USB cable
K2KZ4CB00011
CD-ROM
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3
4
2
Parts identification and handling
1
2
5
3
1) Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)
2) Built-in flash (l 53)
3) Recording lamp (l 102)
4) White balance sensor/remote control sensor (l 19, 61)
5) Lens cover
6
7
8
4
11
1
1
9
10
6) Status indicator (l 26)
7) Mode dial (l 26)
8) LCD monitor open part (l 18)
9) Menu button [MENU] (l 33)
10) Battery cable cover (l 15)
11) Cursor button (l 29)
12) Recording start/stop button (l 40)
13) Cooling fan (inlet)
14) Delete button [ ] (l 69, 71)
1
ª About the cooling fan
≥The cooling fan rotates to prevent the internal temperature rising. Take care not to cover the inlet and
outlet when using this unit.
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15
6
7
15) Internal microphones (5.1 channel support)
16) Zoom lever [W/T] (In recording mode) (l 47)
Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback mode) (l 65)
17) Photoshot button [ ] (l 43)
Before using
1
1
18) Tripod receptacle (l 17)
19) Battery cover (l 23)
18
19
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20
23
21
22
A/V
COMPONENT
MIC
DC IN 9.3V
28
24
29
30
25 26 27
20) Power LCD button [POWER LCD] (l 37)
21) Reset button [RESET] (l 113)
22) LCD monitor (l 18)
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.
23) Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] (l 39, 58)
24) Card access lamp [ACCESS] (l 29)
25) Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l 79, 81, 84)
≥Use the supplied AV cable only.
26) Component terminal [COMPONENT] (l 79)
27) Microphone terminal [MIC]
≥A compatible plug-in powered microphone can be used as an external microphone.
≥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.
28) DC input terminal [DC IN 9.3V] (l 25)
29) Card slot cover (l 28)
30) Card slot (l 28)
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33
Before using
31
34
35
32
31) Speaker
32) Grip belt (l 16)
33) Outlet
34) USB terminal [ ] (l 85, 94)
35) HDMI terminal [HDMI] (l 76, 78, 82)
Battery cable cover
Open the battery cable cover when you use the battery pack holder kit (VW-VH04; optional).
1 Open the battery cover.
3 Attach the battery pack holder
kit.
≥Read the operating instructions of the
battery pack holder kit for details on how to
use it.
4 Close the battery cover.
A
≥Push A while sliding it.
2 Open the battery cable cover.
≥The cable of the battery pack holder kit can
pass through the hole.
≥Keep the battery cable cover closed when
using this unit normally.
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Using grip belt Lens hood
Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your
hand, and hold it properly.
1 Flip the belt.
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.
ACB
2
Put your hand through the grip belt.
≥Attach the MC protector or the ND filter of the
Filter Kit (VW-LF43NE; optional) in front of the
lens hood. Do not attach the other accessories
on the hood. (Except for the lens cap)
(Refer to the operating instructions for the Filter
Kit.)
(Be careful about the following.)
When 2 lens accessories, such as the ND filter,
are attached and the W/T lever is pressed toward
the W side, the 4 corners of an image will be
darkened. (Vignetting)
A Rubber grip
1 Loosen the belt.
2 Put your hand through the belt as far as it
goes.
≥Slip your hand through the belt as far as it
goes so that your fingers will grip the
rubber area firmly.
3 Replace the belt.
≥Tighten up the belt so that your hand
remains firmly in place.
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Attaching the lens cap (Included
in the Filter Kit (VW-LF43NE;
optional))
Attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the
lens.
≥When the MC protector or the ND filter of the
Filter Kit (VW-LF43NE; optional) is attached to
the front of the lens hood, use the lens cap
included in the Filter Kit.
1 Pass the end of the lens cap cord
through the belt.
2 Pass the lens cap through the
loop.
Tripod receptacle
The tripod receptacle is a hole used to mount a
tripod for the unit. Use of Panasonic’s
VW-CT45E (optional) standard tripod is
recommended. (For details on mounting the
tripod, refer to the operating instructions for the
tripod.)
≥You cannot use a tripod with a fixed tripod pin.
A Camera base
B Screw for mounting the unit
C Tripod pin
≥You can perform operations easily using the
remote control when the tripod is used. (l 18)
≥The battery cover cannot be opened when the
tripod is used. Insert the battery before
attaching this unit to the tripod. (l 23)
3 To attach or remove the lens cap,
hold both sides of the lens cap
with the tips of your finger and
thumb.
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B
0
Using the LCD monitor
You can record the image while viewing it on the
LCD monitor.
1 Place your finger on LCD monitor
open part and pull the LCD
monitor out in the direction of the
arrow.
≥It can open up to 90o.
2 Adjust the angle of the LCD
monitor as desired.
A
≥It can be rotated 180° towards the lens A
and 90° towards the opposite direction B.
≥The brightness and colour level of the LCD
monitor can be adjusted. (l 36)
≥The unit may be damaged or fail if the LCD
monitor is forcibly opened or rotated.
≥Check that the terminal cover is closed before
closing the LCD monitor.
Using the remote control
1
2
3
4
EXT
DISPLAY
DATE/
TIME
SEARCH
STILL ADV STILL ADV
5
6
1) Photoshot button [ ]*
2) On-screen display button [EXT DISPLAY]
(l 75)
3) Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (l 35)
4) Playback operation buttons (l 63, 64, 65)
5) Delete button [ ]*
6) Direction buttons [3,4,2,1] (l 34)
7) Recording start/stop button [START/
STOP]*
8) Zoom/volume buttons [ZOOM, VOL]*
9) Menu button [MENU]* (l 34)
10) Enter button [ENTER] (l 34)
* means that these buttons function in the
same manner as the corresponding
buttons on the unit.
START/
PHOTO
STOP
SHOT
ZOOM
VOL
PLAY
SEARCH
PAU S E
STOPSKIP SKIP
MENU
ENTER
7
8
9
1
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A
ª Install a button-type battery
Install the supplied button-type battery in the
remote control before using it.
1 While pressing the stopper A,
pull out the battery holder.
2 Set the button-type battery with
its (i) mark facing upward and
then put the battery holder back
in place.
Concerning the button-type battery
≥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 the reach of
children.
Warning
Keep the Button-Type battery out of the reach
of children. Never put Button-Type battery in
mouth. If swallowed call your doctor.
ª Remote control usable range
The distance between the remote control and the
unit’s remote control sensor A: Within approx.
5m
Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and
right
A
≥The remote control is intended for indoor
operation. Outdoors or under strong light, the
unit may not operate properly even within the
usable ranges.
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.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not
recharge, disassemble, heat above 60 xC or
incinerate.
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Cards that you can use with this unit
Card type SD Memory Card
Capacity 8MB, 16MB
Motion picture
recording
Still picture
recording
¢The recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording depending on the SD card you use.
(l 41)
This unit (an SDHC compatible device) is compatible with both SD Memory Cards and SDHC
Memory Cards. You can use SDHC Memory Cards on devices that are compatible with them.
However, 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, always read the operating
instructions of that device.)
Cannot be
used.
32 MB, 64 MB,
128 MB
Cannot be
guaranteed in
operation.¢
256 MB, 512 MB,
1GB, 2GB
Refer to “About SD cards that you can use
for motion picture recording”.
Can be used.
SDHC Memory
Card
4GB
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.
Card type
256 MB — RP-SDH256 — —
512 MB RP-SDK512 RP-SDH512¢ RP-SDR512 —
1GB RP-SDK01G RP-SDH01G¢
2GB RP-SDK02G —
4GB — — — RP-SDR04G
¢No longer made.
≥Operation in motion picture recording is not guaranteed with an SD card memory from 32 MB to 4 GB
except the cards above. (The recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording.)
Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards/SDHC 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.)
≥For the purposes of these operating instructions, SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are
referred to as the “SD card”.
≥This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on SD
Memory Card Specifications and SDHC Memory Cards formatted in FAT32 system.
≥If you wish to use Memory Cards that are 4 GB, SDHC Memory Cards only can be used.
≥4 GB (or more) Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo are not based on SD Memory Card
Specifications.
Pro High Speed
SD Memory Card
Super High Speed
SD Memory Card
High Speed
SD Memory Card
RP-SDQ01G¢
RP-SDR01G
RP-SDQ02G¢
RP-SDR02G
SDHC Memory
Card
—
—
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≥Use this unit to format SD cards. If an SD card
is formatted on other products (such as a
computer), the time spent for recording may
become longer and you may not be able to use
the SD card. (l 74) (Do not format it on a PC
etc.)
≥When the write-protect switch A on SD card is
locked, no recording, deletion or editing will be
possible on the card.
A
4
≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children
to prevent swallowing.
≥A MultiMediaCard cannot be used on this unit.
ª (SD Speed Class
Rating Class 2)
This indicates a Class 2 rating in the high speed
standards (SD Speed Class) stipulated by the
SD Card Association for high speed writing
between SD compatible products and SD
Memory cards.
If you use a Class 2 card compatible with the SD
Speed Class in an SD compatible product, you
can obtain stable recording by using an SD card
conformed with Class 2 or more.
ª Handling precautions
≥Do not expose the terminals of the card to
water, garbage or dust.
≥Do not place in the following areas:
– In direct sunlight.
– In very dusty or humid areas.
– Near a heater.
– Locations susceptible to significant
difference in temperature (condensation can
occur).
– Where static electricity or electromagnetic
waves occur.
≥To protect cards, return them to their cases
when you are not using them.
Before using
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Setup
Charging the battery
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not
charged. Charge the battery before using this
unit.
≥Connect the battery to an AC adaptor to
recharge it.
The battery cannot be recharged by simply
inserting it into the unit.
≥If the DC cable is connected to the AC
adaptor, then the battery will not charge.
Remove the DC cable from the AC adaptor.
≥The Panasonic battery that can be used
with this unit is VW-VBG130. Other
Panasonic batteries will not work. (l 24)
A
1 Connect the AC cable to the AC
adaptor and the AC outlet.
≥Remove the DC cable beforehand.
2 Put the battery on the battery
mount by aligning the mark, and
then securely plug it in.
≥The output plug of the AC cable is not
completely connected to the AC adaptor
socket. As shown in A, there is a gap.
ª Charging lamp
Lights up: Charging
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.
Disconnect the AC cable from the AC
outlet when you remove dirt, foreign
objects or dust on the terminals of the
battery or the AC adaptor.
If the charging lamp is still flashing,
something may be wrong with the
battery or AC adaptor. Contact your
dealer.
≥Battery charging time (l 24)
≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries
(VW-VBG130).
≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee
the quality of this product.
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Inserting/removing the battery
Inserting the battery
1 Open the battery cover.
≥Push A while sliding it.
A
2 Insert the battery until it clicks
paying attention to the direction
of the battery.
B Push the centre of the battery until it
locks.
Removing the battery
1 Open the battery cover.
2 Remove the battery.
≥Move A in the direction of the arrow to
unlock it and then remove the battery.
A
3 Close the battery cover.
3 Close the battery cover.
B
≥Be sure to set the mode dial to OFF and check
that the status indicator is off before removing
the battery.
≥The battery cover opens up to 180o.
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 time and recordable time
ª About batteries that you can use for this unit
The Panasonic battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBG130.
VW-VBG130 comes with a function to check whether the battery and unit can be safely used together.
≥Batteries made by other companies which have been certified by Panasonic may be used with this
unit, but we offer no guarantee as to the quality, performance or safety of such batteries.
≥In order to safely use the unit, we recommend that you use genuine Panasonic batteries which have
been subject to our quality control process.
≥We cannot accept any liability whatsoever for damages to the unit or accidents caused by
non-genuine Panasonic batteries (including those that have been certified by Panasonic).
≥Exercise care when purchasing batteries. Many fake or imitation batteries have been found among
those sold at unusually low prices and those which customers cannot check for themselves before
purchasing.
ª Charging time
The times shown in the tables below are for when the temperature is 25 oC and the humidity is 60%. If
the temperature is higher or lower than 25 oC, the charging time will become longer.
Battery model number Voltage/capacity Charging time
Supplied battery/
VW-VBG130 (optional)
≥The charging time shown in the table are approximations.
≥“2 h 20 min” indicates 2 hours 20 minutes.
≥When you charge a battery that has not been used for long time, the charging time will become
longer.
ª Recordable time
≥The times shown in the table below are for when the temperature is 25 oC and the humidity is 60%.
These times are approximations.
≥The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time on a card when repeatedly starting/stopping
recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc.
Battery model
number
Supplied battery/
VW-VBG130
(optional)
≥The recordable time shown in the table are approximations.
≥“1 h 10 min” indicates 1 hour 10 minutes.
Voltage/
capacity
7.2 V/1320 mAh 1 h 10 min 40 min
7.2 V/1320 mAh 2 h 20 min
Maximum continuously
recordable time
Actual recordable time
≥The recordable times will vary depending on the status of use. These times are approximations.
≥The recordable time will become shorter in the following case:
– The recordable time will become shorter when you use this unit with the LCD monitor lit up by
pressing the POWER LCD button.
≥The batteries heat up after use or charging. This unit will also heat up while being used. This is not a
malfunction.
≥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.
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ª About the remaining battery
capacity indication
The remaining battery capacity is displayed in
minutes when using the Panasonic battery that
you can use for this unit. It may take time to
display the remaining battery capacity.
30min
≥The display changes as the battery capacity
reduces.
####.
If there are less than 3 minutes, then
will become red. If the battery discharges, then
( ) will flash.
≥The remaining battery capacity may not be
displayed correctly where the temperature is
low or high or if the battery was not used for a
long period of time.
To correctly display the remaining battery
capacity, recharge the battery, discharge it and
then charge it again. (Even if this operation is
performed, it may not be possible to display the
remaining battery capacity correctly if the
battery was used for a long period of time
where the temperature is low or high or if the
battery was repeatedly charged.)
≥The times of remaining battery capacity
indication will vary depending on the status of
use. These times are approximations.
≥When turning the mode dial to switch modes,
the time indication will turn off in order to
recalculate the remaining battery capacity time.
≥When using batteries made by other
companies, the remaining battery capacity will
not be shown.
Connecting to the AC outlet
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.
≥Even if the battery is inserted in this unit, it
will not charge.
DC IN 9.3V
1 Connect the AC cable to the AC
adaptor.
2 Connect the DC cable to the AC
adaptor.
3 Open the terminal cover on this
unit and connect the DC cable to
the DC input terminal
[DCIN9.3V].
≥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.
≥Put the battery on the AC adaptor to charge it.
(l 22)
≥While the DC cable is connected to the AC
adaptor, the battery will not charge.
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Selecting a mode
(Turning the unit on/off)
Rotate the mode dial to switch to recording,
playback, PC connection or power OFF.
≥Rotate the mode dial slowly.
How to turn on the power
While pressing the lock release
button, set the mode dial to ,
PC
or .
≥Rotate the mode dial while at the same time
pressing in the lock release button A if
changing from OFF to another mode.
≥Align with the status indicator B.
B
A
The status indicator lights and the power turns
on.
≥The lens cover opens in recording mode.
≥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 35)
How to turn off the power
Set the mode dial to OFF.
The status indicator goes off and the power turns
off.
≥The lens cover closes when the mode dial is
set to OFF.
Recording mode (l 40, 43)
Use this to record motion pictures and
still pictures on an SD card.
Playback mode (l 63, 67)
Use this to play back motion pictures
and still pictures recorded on an SD
card.
PC Connection mode (l 94)
Use this to import motion pictures and
PC
still pictures recorded on an SD card
with a computer by using HD Writer
Ver1.0E for SD1 etc.
OFF The power turns off.
≥Do not forcefully rotate the mode dial.
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Turning the power on and off with
the LCD monitor
The power can be turned on and off with the LCD
monitor when the mode dial is set to .
ª To turn on the power
Open the LCD monitor.
A
The status indicator A lights and the power turns
on.
ª To turn off the power
Close the LCD monitor.
A
The status indicator A goes off and the power
turns off. (If [QUICK START] is set to [ON], the
unit goes into quick start standby mode and the
status indicator lights green.)
≥The power will not turn off while recording a
motion picture even if the LCD monitor is
closed.
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.
≥When in quick start standby mode about
70% of the power used in recording pause
mode is being consumed, so the recording
time will be reduced.
≥This is only activated in the following case.
– When the mode dial is set to and an
SD card is inserted.
1 Press the MENU button, then
select [SETUP]
# [ON] and press the cursor
button.
# [QUICK START]
2 Close the LCD monitor while the
mode dial is set to .
A
Set the mode dial to OFF when this unit is not
being used.
The status indicator A lights green and the
unit goes into quick start standby mode.
≥The lens cover does not close.
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A
3 Open the LCD monitor.
The status indicator A lights red and the unit
is put into recording pause approx.
1.7 seconds after it is turned on.
ª To cancel Quick start
Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP]
# [QUICK START] # [OFF] and press the
cursor button.
≥The status indicator goes off, the lens cover
closes and the power turns off if the mode dial
is set to OFF while the unit is in quick start
standby mode.
≥The status indicator goes off and the power
turns off if quick start standby mode continues
for approx. 5 minutes.
≥Quick start standby mode is cancelled, the
status indicator goes off and the power turns off
in the following cases.
– the mode dial is switched
– the battery is removed
≥When this unit is quick-started with the white
balance on automatic, it may take some time
until the white balance is adjusted if the scene
being recorded has a light source different from
the scene last recorded. (When the colour night
view function is used, however, the white
balance of the scene last recorded is retained.)
≥When this unit is quick-started, the zoom
magnification becomes 1k and the picture size
may differ from what it was before quick start
standby mode.
≥If [POWER SAVE] (l 102) is set to
[5 MINUTES] and the unit automatically goes
into quick start standby mode, close the LCD
monitor and then open it again.
Inserting/removing an SD
card
Be sure to set the mode dial to OFF before
inserting/removing an SD card.
If the SD card is inserted or removed while the
power is on, this unit may malfunction or the
data recorded on the SD card may be lost.
1 Set the mode dial to OFF.
≥Check that the status indicator has gone
off.
2 Open the LCD monitor and then
open the card slot cover.
3 Insert/remove the SD card into/
from the card slot.
A
≥When inserting an SD card, face the label
side A upwards and press it straight in as
far as it goes.
≥When removing the SD card, press the
centre of the SD card and then pull it
straight out.
4 Securely close the card slot
cover.
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B
ª Concerning the SD card
≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of 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. Save important
data recorded on this unit to a PC using the
USB cable (supplied), HD Writer Ver1.0E for
SD1 etc. (l 97) (We recommend using
HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1 to acquire data
recorded on this unit.)
≥When using an SD card on which data has
been written many times, the remaining time
left for recording may be reduced. (l 41)
ª Card access lamp
≥When this unit accesses the SD card (reading,
recording, playback, erasing etc.), the access
lamp lights up.
≥If the following operations are performed when
the access lamp is lit, then the SD card or the
recorded data may be damaged or this unit
may malfunction.
– Opening the card slot cover and removing
the SD card
– Operating the mode dial
– Removing the battery or disconnecting the
AC adaptor
How to use the cursor button
This unit has a cursor button A for selecting
functions, performing operations etc. so it is easy
to operate this unit with one hand.
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B Operating the operation icons and menu
screens that are displayed
Basic operations
Operations on the menu screen and selection of
files on the thumbnail view screen etc.
Move the cursor button up, down,
left, or right to select an item or
scene, and then press the cursor
button to set it.
1
3
4
2
1 Select by moving up.
2 Select by moving down.
3 Select by moving left.
4 Select by moving right.
5 Press the cursor button to set the item.
≥Menu screen operations (l 33)
5
A
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Operations during recording Operations during playback
¬ Rotate the mode dial to select .
¬ Rotate the mode dial to select .
1 Press the centre of the cursor
button, and icons will be
displayed on the screen.
≥The indication disappears when the centre
of the cursor button is pressed again.
≥The indication changes each time the
cursor button is moved down.
2 Move the cursor button up, left or
right to select an item.
1 Move the cursor button up,
down, left or right to select the
scene to be played back and
press the cursor button.
≥The selected scene is played back on the
full screen.
≥The operation icon is automatically
displayed on the screen.
2 Move the cursor button up,
down, left or right to operate.
≥The operation icon appears or disappears
each time the centre of the cursor button is
pressed.
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