Panasonic HDC-SD600K, HDC-SD600 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions

High Definition Video Camera

Model No. HDC-SD600

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

Please also refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded
on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).

You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the
Troubleshooting.

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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.

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.

∫ Concerning the battery

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
Battery pack 60 oC

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

Keep the Button-Type battery out of the
reach of children. Never put Button-Type
battery in mouth. If swallowed call your
doctor.

Button-type battery: CR2025

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∫ EMC Electric and magnetic

Cd

compatibility

This symbol (CE) is located on the rating
plate.

Use only the recommended accessories.

≥ Do not use any other AV multi cables and

USB cables except the supplied one.

≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of

children to prevent swallowing.

∫ Product identification marking

your waste disposal service or the point of
sale where you purchased the items.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect
disposal of this waste, in accordance with
national legislation.

For business users in the
European Union

If you wish to discard
electrical and electronic
equipment, please contact
your dealer or supplier for
further information.

Product Location

High Definition
Video Camera

AC adaptor Bottom

Battery holder

∫ Information for Users on

Collection and Disposal of Old
Equipment and used Batteries

These symbols on the
products, packaging, and/
or accompanying
documents mean that used
electrical and electronic
products and batteries
should not be mixed with

general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and
recycling of old products and used
batteries, please take them to applicable
collection points, in accordance with your
national legislation and the Directives
2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
By disposing of these products and
batteries correctly, you will help to save
valuable resources and prevent any
potential negative effects on human
health and the environment which could
otherwise arise from inappropriate waste
handling.
For more information about collection and
recycling of old products and batteries,
please contact your local municipality,

[Information on Disposal in other
Countries outside the European Union]

These symbols are only valid in the
European Union. If you wish to discard
these items, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the
correct method of disposal.

Note for the battery
symbol (bottom two
symbol examples):

This symbol might be used
in combination with a
chemical symbol. In this
case it complies with the
requirement set by the
Directive for the chemical
involved.

∫ Cautions for use

Keep this unit as far away as possible
from electromagnetic equipment (such
as microwave ovens, TVs, video games
etc.).

≥ If you use this unit on top of or near a TV,

the pictures and/or sound on this unit may
be disrupted by electromagnetic wave
radiation.

≥ Do not use this unit near cell phones

because doing so may result in noise
adversely affecting the pictures and/or
sound.

≥ Recorded data may be damaged, or

pictures may be distorted, by strong

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magnetic fields created by speakers or
large motors.

≥ Electromagnetic wave radiation generated

by microprocessors may adversely affect
this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or
sound.

≥ If this unit is adversely affected by

electromagnetic equipment and stops
functioning properly, turn this unit off and
remove the battery or disconnect AC
adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or
reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit
on.

Do not use this unit near radio
transmitters or high-voltage lines.

≥ If you record near radio transmitters or

high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures
and/or sound may be adversely affected.

About connecting to a PC

≥ Do not use any other USB cables except

the supplied one.

∫ For the purposes of these

operating instructions

≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card

and SDXC 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 (including the still picture
recording in motion picture recording
mode)/still picture playback are indicated
by in these operating
instructions.

≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an

arrow, for example: l 00

∫ Indemnity about recorded

content

Panasonic does not accept any
responsibility for damages directly or
indirectly due to any type of problems that
result in loss of recording or edited content,
and does not guarantee any content if
recording or editing does not work properly.
Likewise, the above also applies in a case
where any type of repair is made to the unit.

∫ Cards that you can use with

this unit

SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
and SDXC Memory Card

≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not

have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more
Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC
logo are not based on SD Memory Card
Specifications.

≥ Refer to page 15 for more details on SD

cards.

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Contents

Information for Your Safety.....................2

Accessories..............................................6

Advanced

Preparation

Before using

[1] Parts identification and

handling ........................................ 8

Setup

[1] Power supply.............................. 11

Charging the battery .................... 11

Inserting/removing the battery ..... 12

Charging and recording time........ 13

Connecting to the AC outlet ......... 14

[2] Recording to a card ................... 15

Cards that you can use

with this unit ................................. 15

Inserting/removing an SD card .... 16

[3] Turning the unit on/off ............... 17

Turning the unit on and off

with the power button................... 17

Turning the unit on and off

with the LCD monitor ................... 17

[4] Selecting a mode ....................... 18

[5] Adjusting LCD monitor.............. 19

How to use the touch screen ....... 19

[6] Setting date and time................. 20

Recording (Advanced)

[1] Zoom in/out function ................. 27

Zoom mode.................................. 27

Extra optical zoom ....................... 28

[2] Optical image stabilizer

function....................................... 29

Editing

[1] Deleting scenes/still pictures ... 30

[2] Formatting .................................. 31

With a TV

[1] Watching Video/Pictures

on your TV .................................. 32

Others

Specifications ....................................... 34

About copyright.................................... 38

Reading the Operating Instructions

(PDF format) .......................................... 39

PreparationBasicAdvancedOthers

Basic

Recording/Playback

[1] Recording motion pictures ....... 21

[2] Recording still pictures ............. 22

[3] Intelligent auto mode ................. 23

[4] Motion picture/Still picture

playback...................................... 24

Setup

[1] Using the menu screen ............. 26

Language selection...................... 26

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Accessories

Check the accessories before using this unit.
Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Product numbers correct as of Apr 2010. These may be subject to change.

Battery pack

VW-VBG130

AC adaptor

VSK0698

AC cable

K2CQ29A00002

DC cable

K2GJYDC00004

Remote control
(Battery built-in)

N2QAEC000024

AV multi cable

K1HY12YY0004

USB cable

K1HY04YY0032

Stylus pen

VGQ0C14

Lens hood

VDW2053

CD-ROM

Software

CD-ROM

Operating Instructions
VFF0645

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Optional accessories

Product numbers correct as of Apr 2010.
These may be subject to change.
Some optional accessories may not be
available in some countries.

AC adaptor (VW-AD21E-K)

*1

Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG130)

Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG260)

Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG6)

*2

Battery pack holder kit (VW-VH04)

HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15,
RP-CDHM30)

Wide conversion lens (VW-W4607H)

Wide end conversion lens (VW-WE08H)

Filter kit (VW-LF46NE)

Video DC light (VW-LDC103E)

*4

*5

*3

Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E)

Shoe adaptor (VW-SK12E)

DVD burner (VW-BN2)

*1 The supplied DC cables cannot be

used on this unit.

*2 The battery pack holder kit/VW-VH04

(optional) is necessary.

*3 When using the VW-WE08H, set the

zoom to W (wide) side. The focus will
be slightly out when it is set to T (tele)
side, so remove the VW-WE08H when
recording set to T (tele) side.

*4 When using the VW-LF46NE, remove

the lens hood (supplied) and set to the
flash setting to (OFF).

*5 The shoe adaptor/VW-SK12E

(optional) is necessary.

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Preparation

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Before using

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Parts identification and
handling

1 Speaker
2 Power button [ ] (l 17)
3 Inlet (cooling fan)
4 Intelligent auto/Manual button

[iA/MANUAL] (l 23)

5 Optical image stabilizer button

[ /O.I.S.] (l 29)

6 1080/50p button [1080/50p]
7 Battery release lever [BATT] (l 12)
8 Battery holder (l 12)
9 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 14)

≥ Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a

genuine Panasonic AC adaptor
(VW-AD21E-K; optional).

10 HDMI mini connector [HDMI]

(l 32)

11 USB terminal [ ]
12 AV multi connector (l 32)

≥ Use the AV multi cable (only the supplied

cable).

13 Card slot (l 16)
14 Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 16)

15 Lens cover

≥ The lens cover opens in motion

picture recording mode or still picture
recording mode. (l 18)

16 Remote control sensor
17 Built-in flash
18 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)
19 AF assist lamp
20 Recording lamp

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21 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 19)

≥ It can open up to 90o.

22 23 24 25

26

≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens

or 90o B towards the opposite direction.

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.

22 Quick menu button [Q.MENU]
23 Sub recording start/stop button

≥ This button functions in the same manner

as the recording start/stop button.

24 Adjust zoom buttons (l 27)
25 Menu button [MENU] (l 26)
26 Delete button [ ] (l 30)

27 Tripod receptacle

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28 Status indicator (l 17)

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29 Photoshot button [ ] (l 22)
30 Zoom lever [W/T] (In motion picture

recording mode or still picture
recording mode) (l 27)
Thumbnail display switch [ / ]/
Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback
mode)

31 Internal microphones
32 Mode switch (l 18)
33 Recording start/stop button (l 21)
34 Shoulder strap fixture
35 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.

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Preparation

Charging lamp [CHARGE] A

Lights up:

Charging (Battery charging time: l 13)

Goes off:

Charging completed

Flashing:

Be sure to connect the unit correctly

Setup

Power supply

1

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit

The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6.
≥ The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The

dedicated battery (VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6) supports this function. The
only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and
batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries
which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way
guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been
manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.

≥

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.

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.

1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.
2 Insert the battery into the AC adaptor by aligning the arrows.

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≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 6, 7, 13).

Removing the battery

Be sure to hold down the power
button until the status indicator
goes off. Then remove the battery
while supporting the unit to prevent
it dropping.

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

BATT

A Insert the battery until it clicks and

locks.

≥ 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.

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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