Panasonic SDR-H100 Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions

SD Video Camera

Model No. SDR-S70

SD/HDD Video Camera

SDR-T70

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

Model No.SDR-H100

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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.

Warni ng

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC or incinerate.

∫ EMC Electric and magnetic

compatibility

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

Use only the recommended accessories.

≥ Do not use any other AV cables and USB

cables except the supplied one.

≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of

children to prevent swallowing.

∫ Product identification marking

Product Location

SD Video Camera Bottom

SD/HDD Video Camera

AC adaptor Bottom

Bottom

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∫ Information for Users on

SDR-H100

SDR-S70

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, 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.

[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.

∫ 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 (including any other non-built-in memory/ HDD related component).

These operating instructions are designed for use with models ,

may be slightly different from the original. ≥ The illustrations used in these operating

instructions show model , however, parts of the explanation refer to different models.

≥ Depending on the model, some functions

are not available.

≥ Features may vary, so please read

carefully.

≥ Not all models may be available

depending on the region of purchase.

and . Pictures

SDR-T70

SDR-S70

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∫ 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/still picture playback are indicated by in these operating instructions.

≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an

arrow, for example: l 00

∫ Handling of built-in memory

[SDR-T70]

This unit is equipped with the built-in 4 GB memory. When using this component, pay attention to the following points.

Back up data periodically.

The built-in memory is temporary storage. In order to avoid erasing data due to static electricity, electromagnetic waves, breakage, and failures, back up the data to a PC or DVD disc. (l 77, 84) ≥ Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 9) illuminates

while the SD card or built-in memory is being accessed (initialization, recording, playback, deleting etc.). Do not perform the following operations when the lamp illuminates. It may damage the built-in memory or cause a malfunction in the unit.

jTurn off the power (remove the battery) jInsert and remove the USB cable jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock

≥ About disposing of or giving away this unit.

(l 108)

∫ Handling of HDD [SDR-H100]

This unit is equipped with the built-in 80 GB HDD. While the HDD is capable of storing a large amount of data, there are a few things to look out for. When using this component, pay attention to the following points.

Do not expose the HDD to vibrations and shocks.

Due to the environment and handling conditions, the HDD may be subject to partial damages or may not be able to read, record, and play back data. Do not expose the unit to vibrations or shock, and do not turn off the power during recording or playback.

If the unit is used in a place with loud sounds, such as a club or venue, the recording may stop due to sound vibrations. Recording data on an SD card is recommended in these places.

Back up data periodically.

The HDD is temporary storage. In order to avoid erasing data due to static electricity, electromagnetic waves, breakage, and failures, back up the data to a PC or DVD disc. (l 77, 84)

If the HDD experiences any abnormality, back up data immediately.

Failure in the HDD may produce continuous noise or choppy sound during recording or playing back. Continuous use will cause further deterioration, and may eventually disable the HDD. If these phenomena are observed, copy the data on the HDD to a PC, a DVD disc etc. immediately and contact your dealer. Once the HDD is out of order, data cannot be restored.

Operation may stop in hot or cold environments.

The unit is disabled in order to protect the HDD.

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Do not use the unit in low atmospheric

pressures.

The HDD may fail if it is used at altitudes of 3000 m or higher above sea level.

Transportation

When the unit is transported, turn off the power and be careful not to shake, fall, or impact the unit.

Falling detection

[ ] is indicated on the screen when it detects a falling state (a weightless state). If the falling state is detected repeatedly, the unit may stop the recording or playback operation in order to protect the HDD. ≥ HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] (l 11 )

illuminates while the HDD is being accessed (initialization, recording, playback, deleting etc.). Do not perform the following operations when the lamp illuminates. It may damage the HDD or cause a malfunction in the unit.

jTurn off the power (remove the battery) jInsert and remove the USB cable jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock

≥ About disposing of or giving away this unit.

(l 108)

∫ 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.

∫ 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 18 for more details on SD

cards.

∫ Licenses

≥ SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C,

LLC.

≥ Microsoft

Vista trademarks of 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

the registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.

≥ iMovie and Mac are trademarks of

Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and 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 non-commercial 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 Windows

are either registered trademarks or

, Core™, Pentium® and Celeron® are

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

Accessories............................................. 8

Preparation

Before using

[1] Parts identification and

handling .........................................9

Setup

[1] Power supply.............................. 12

Inserting the battery ..................... 13

Charging the battery .................... 14

Charging and recording time........ 16

[2] Recording to a card ................... 18

Cards that you can use with

this unit......................................... 18

Inserting/removing an SD card .... 20

[3] Turning the unit on/off ............... 21

Turning the power on and off

with the power button ................... 21

Turning the power on and off

with the LCD monitor ................... 21

[4] Selecting a mode ....................... 22

[5] Using the menu screen ............. 23

Language selection...................... 24

Menu list....................................... 24

[6] Setting date and time................. 28

World time setting (Displaying the

time of the travel destination) ....... 29

[7] Adjusting LCD monitor.............. 31

LCD monitor adjustment .............. 31

Recording Yourself....................... 32

Recording

Recording (Basic)

[1] Before recording........................ 33

Intelligent auto mode ................... 34

Quick start.................................... 36

Quick power on ............................ 37

[2] Recording motion pictures ....... 38

Selecting a media to record

[SDR-T70]/[SDR-H100] ............... 39

Recording modes/approximate

recordable time ............................ 40

Shooting guide............................. 41

[3] Recording still pictures ............. 42

Picture size .................................. 43

Simultaneous recording (recording still pictures while

recording motion pictures)........... 43

Approximate number of

recordable pictures ...................... 43

[4] Recording functions .................. 44

Enhanced optical zoom ............... 44

Digital zoom function ................... 44

Image stabilizer function .............. 45

[5] AF/AE tracking ........................... 46

Recording (Advanced)

[1] Recording functions of

operation icons ...........................47

Operation icons............................ 47

[2] Recording functions of

menus ..........................................51

[3] Manual recording functions...... 55

White balance .............................. 56

Manual shutter speed/

iris adjustment .............................. 57

Recording with manual focus....... 58

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Playback

[1] Motion picture playback ............ 59

Creating still picture from motion

picture .......................................... 62

Time frame index ......................... 62

Playing back motion pictures

by date ......................................... 63

Repeat playback .......................... 64

Resuming the previous

playback ....................................... 64

[2] Still picture playback ................. 65

Playing back still pictures by

date .............................................. 66

Changing the playback setting and

playing back the slide show ......... 67

Editing

[1] Deleting scenes/still pictures ... 68

Protecting scenes/still pictures..... 69

[2] Dividing a scene to partially

delete

[3] DPOF setting .............................. 71

[4]

[5] Formatting .................................. 74

With a TV

[1] Watching Video/Pictures on

[SDR-T70]/[SDR-H100].... 70

Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory/HDD [SDR-H100]

Copying ........................................ 73

your TV.........................................75

..................................... 72

[SDR-T70]/

Backup

With other products

[1]

Connecting a DVD burner to

copy to/play back a disc................ 77

Preparing for copying/playing

back ............................................. 77

Copying to discs .......................... 79

Playing back the copied disc ....... 81

Managing the copied disc............ 82

[2] Dubbing images onto other

video device ................................ 83

With a PC

Before using

[1] What you can do with a PC ....... 84

End User License Agreement...... 86

[2] Operating environment ............. 87

Setup

[1] Installation .................................. 90

[2] Connecting to a PC.................... 92

About the PC display ................... 95

Using with a PC

[1] Starting VideoCam Suite 3.5..... 96

Reading the operating instructions of the software

applications .................................. 96

[2] If using Mac ................................ 97

Others

Indications

[1] Indications .................................. 98

[2] Messages.................................. 100

About recovery........................... 101

Helpful hints

[1] Functions that cannot be used

simultaneously .......................... 102

[2] Troubleshooting....................... 103

Cautions for use ................................. 107

PreparationRecordingPlaybackBackupWith a PCOthers

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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 December 2010. These may be subject to change.

Battery pack

VW-VBL090 (SDR-S70) (SDR-T70)

Battery pack

VW-VBK180 (SDR-H100)

AC adaptor

VSK0712

AC cable

K2CQ29A00002

AV cable

K2KC4CB00027

USB cable

K1HA05AD0007

CD-ROM

Software

CD-ROM

Operating Instructions VFF0741

Optional accessories

Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

Battery charger (VW-BC10E)

Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBL090) (SDR-S70) (SDR-T70)

Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBK180)

Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBK360)

Video DC light (VW-LDC103E)

Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E)

Shoe adaptor (VW-SK12E)

DVD burner (VW-BN01)

Accessory kit (VW-ACK180E)

* The shoe adaptor VW-SK12E and

battery pack VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260 are required to use the VW-LDC103E. The AC adaptor VW-AD21E-K/ VW-AD20E-K is required to charge the battery pack VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260.

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Preparation

1 23

45 678

9 10

Before using

Parts identification and handling

1 LCD monitor

≥ Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of

the arrow with your fingers.

≥ It can open up to 90o.

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

or 90o B towards the opposite direction.

≥ The brightness and colour level of the

LCD monitor can be adjusted. (l 31)

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.

2 Intelligent auto/Manual button

[iA/MANUAL] (l 34)

3 Optical image stabilizer button

[ O.I.S.] (l 45) 4 Power button [ ] (l 21) 5 Delete button [ ] (l 68) 6 Audio-video output terminal [A/V]

(l 75, 83)

≥ Use the AV cable (only the supplied

cable).

7 USB terminal [ ] (l 78, 92) 8 Access lamp [ACCESS]

(l 20) 9 SD card slot (l 20) 10 SD card cover [SD CARD] (l 20)

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11 Lens cover

13 14

15 16 17 18

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12 Lens 13 Open/close switch for the lens cover

For the lens protection, be sure to close the lens cover when not in use.

Slide open/close switch for the lens cover.

14 Microphone (built-in, stereo)

15 AF/AE button [AF/AE] (l 46) 16 Joystick

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

Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select a setting or scene and then press the joystick to set it.

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1 Select by moving up, down, left or right. 2 Set by pressing the centre.

≥ Menu screen operations (l 23) ≥ To select the recording functions (l 47) ≥ To adjust manually (l 55) ≥ Playback operations (l 59, 65)

17 Mode switch (l 22) 18 Recording start/stop button (l 38) 19 Menu button [MENU] (l 23) 20 Battery holder (l 13)

21 Photoshot button [ ] (l 42)

2221

28 29

22 When recording: Zoom lever [W/T]

(l 44)

When playing back: Thumbnail

display switch [ / ] (l 60)/

Volume lever [sVOLr] (l 61) 23 Speaker 24 Status indicator (l 21) 25 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD]

(SDR-H100) (l 5) 26 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 14)

≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors

except the supplied one.

27 Grip belt Adjust the belt length and the pad position.

1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the length. 3 Replace the belt.

28 Battery release lever [BATTERY]

(l 13) 29 Tripod receptacle

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Preparation

SDR-S70

SDR-T70

SDR-H100

Setup

Power supply

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit

The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBL090/VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360.

The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360.

≥ The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used

safely. The dedicated battery (VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360) 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.

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.

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Inserting the battery

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 from dropping.

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

BATTERY

A Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.

≥ Press the power button to turn off the power. (l 21)

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

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Charging the battery

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

The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.

≥ The battery will not be charged if the power is turned on. ≥ It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 30 oC.

(The battery temperature should also be the same.)

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1 Connect the AC adaptor to this unit’s DC input terminal. 2 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor, then the AC outlet.

≥ For the AC cable, plug in 2 and then 3. ≥ The status indicator A will flash red at an interval of 2 seconds, indicating that charging

has begun.

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∫ Connecting to the AC outlet

If you turn on this unit while charging the battery using the AC adaptor, you can use the power supplied from the AC outlet to power the unit for use.

≥ Refer to page 110 when the status indicator flashes either rapidly or slowly. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 8, 16). ≥ 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.

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/humidity: 60%RH (When using AC adaptor)

SDR-S70/SDR-T70

Battery model

number

[Voltage/Capacity

(minimum)]

Supplied battery/

VW-VBL090

(optional)

[3.6 V/895 mAh]

VW-VBK180

(optional)

[3.6 V/1790 mAh]

VW-VBK360

(optional)

[3.6 V/3580 mAh]

Battery model

number [Voltage/ Capacity

(minimum)]

Supplied battery/

VW-VBK180

(optional)

[3.6 V/1790 mAh]

VW-VBK360

(optional)

[3.6 V/3580 mAh]

Charging

time

2h25min

4h20min

Charging time

2h20min 1h20min 40min

2h25min 2h55min 1h30min

4h20min 6h 3h10min

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Recording

destination

HDD

Maximum

continuously

recordable time

Recording

mode

XP 2h30min 1h15min

SP/LP 2h30min 1h20min

XP/SP 2h35min 1h20min

LP 2h40min 1h25min

XP 5h 2h40min

SP 5h5min 2h40min

LP 5h10min 2h45min

XP 5h15min 2h45min

SP 5h20min 2h50min

LP 5h25min 2h50min

continuously

Maximum

recordable

time

Actual

recordable time

Actual

recordable

time

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≥ These times are approximations.

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≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.

Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as high/low temperature.

≥ VW-VBL090 is not available for .

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

Battery capacity indication

≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.

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If the indication becomes , the icon will become red. If the battery discharges, then ( ) will flash.

SDR-H100

≥ 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.

≥ When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining

battery capacity will not be shown.

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Preparation

Setup

Recording to a card

The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card, built-in memory, or HDD. To record to an SD card, read the following.

This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is compatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards. When using an SDHC memory card/SDXC memory card with other equipment, check the equipment is compatible with these memory cards.

Cards that you can use with this unit

Use SD cards conforming to Class 2 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for motion picture recording.

Card type Capacity Motion picture recording

8 MB/16 MB/32 MB Cannot be used.

Cannot be guaranteed in operation.

Memory

Card

SDHC

Memory

Card

SDXC

Memory

Card

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

Check via the label on the card, etc.

Example:

64 MB/128 MB/

256 MB

512MB/1GB/2GB

4GB/6GB/8GB/

12 GB/16 GB/

24 GB/32 GB

48 GB/64 GB

The recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording depending on the SD card you use. (l 104)

Can be used.

Still picture

recording

Can be used.

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≥ Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards/

SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following website.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam

(This website is in English only.)

≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory

Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.

≥ When the write-protect switch A on SD card is locked, no recording,

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

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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 74) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.

Caution: Check that the access lamp has gone off.

Access lamp [ACCESS] A

≥ When this unit is accessing the SD card or built-in memory, the access lamp lights up.

1 Open the LCD monitor. 2 Open the SD card cover and insert (remove) the SD card into (from)

the card slot.

≥ Face the label side B in the direction shown in the illustration and press it straight in as far

as it will go.

≥ Press the centre of the SD card and then pull it straight out.

3 Securely close the SD card cover.

≥ Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SD card. ≥ See page 110 for details on handling the SD card.

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Preparation

To turn off the power

Hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off.

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Setup

Turning the unit on/off

You can turn the power on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor.

Turning the power on and off with the power button

Press the power button to turn on the power.

A The status indicator lights.

Turning the power on and off with the LCD monitor

Power is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and power is turned off when it is closed.

During normal use, opening and closing of the LCD monitor can be conveniently used to turn the power on/off.

∫ To turn on the power

∫ To turn off the power

A The status indicator lights.

≥ In the following cases, opening the LCD monitor does not turn on the power. Press the

power button to turn on the power.

jWhen the unit is purchased jWhen you have turned off the power using the power button

≥ The power will not turn off while recording motion pictures even if the LCD monitor is

closed.

B The status indicator goes off.

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Preparation

Setup

Selecting a mode

Change the mode to recording or playback.

Operate the mode switch to change the mode to or .

Recording mode (l 38, 42)

Playback mode (l 59, 65)

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Preparation

ENTER

Setup

Using the menu screen

1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select the desired top menu A,

then move the joystick right or press the joystick.

3 Select the submenu item B,

then move the joystick right or press the joystick.

≥ Descriptions of submenus and current

settings on menus are displayed scrolling at the bottom of the screen.

4 Select the desired setting, then

press the joystick to enter the selection.

To get back to the previous screen

Move the joystick left.

To exit the menu screen

Press the MENU button.

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Language selection

SDR-T70

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

1 Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] > [LANGUAGE] and

press the joystick.

2 Select [English] and press the joystick.

Menu list

Part of the menu will not be used depending on the used functions. (l 102)

Recording mode

*1 It is not displayed when the Intelligent auto mode is on. *2 It is displayed only when the Intelligent auto mode is on. *3 These menus are only for . *4 These menus are only for . *5 These menus are only for . *6 It will be displayed only when the [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [Built-

inMemory].

RECORD SETUP

[SCENE MODE] (l 51)

[D.ZOOM] (l 44)

[REC MODE] (l 40)

[RELAY REC]

[REC ASPECT] (l 52)

[FACE FRAMING]

[GUIDE LINES] (l 49)

[WEB MODE] (l 48)

[FADE] (l 48)

[FADE COLOUR] (l 48)

[AUTO SLOW SHTR]

SDR-T70

SDR-H100

SDR-S70

(l 52)

[BACKLIGHT COMPENS.] (l 48)

[INTELLIGENT CONTRAST]*1(l 49)

[SOFT SKIN MODE]

[COLOUR NIGHT VIEW]

[SHOOTING GUIDE] (l 41)

[WIND NOISE CANCELLER]

[ZOOM MIC]

[WB ADJUST]

[MF ASSIST]

(l 49)

(l 53)

(l 58)

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PICTURE

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SDR-H100

[SELF TIMER] (l 53)

[SHTR SOUND] (l 54)

MEDIA SELECT

*3*4

SETUP

[DISPLAY] The screen display can be changed to [OFF] (a portion of information displayed) or [ON] (all information displayed).

Recording media may be set independently for both still pictures and motion pictures.

When recording to the SD card, select [SD CARD]. When recording to the built-in memory, select [BuiltinMemory]. (l 39, 59, 65)

When recording to the SD card, select [SD CARD]. When recording to the HDD, select [HDD]. (l 39, 59, 65)

[EXT. DISPLAY] (l 76)

[CLOCK SET] (l 28)

[SET WORLD TIME] (l 29)

[DATE/TIME] (l 28)

[D AT E FO R MAT] (l 28)

[ECONOMY]

[OFF]:

The power saving function is not activated.

[5 MINUTES]:

When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to save battery life. ≥ The power save function will not

activate when:

jconnected to AC adaptor jusing the USB cable for PC, DVD

burner etc.

jPRE-REC is used

[QUICK POWER ON] (l 37)

[QUICK START] (l 36)

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[ALERT SOUND]

Starting and stopping of recording and power on/off can be confirmed with this sound.

2 Beeps for 4 times

When an error occurs. Check the sentence displayed on the screen. (l 100)

[POWER LCD] (l 31)

[LCD SET] (l 31)

[TV ASPECT] (l 76)

[INITIAL SET]

Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition.

(Settings for [MEDIA SELECT]

*3*4

, [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed.)

*3*4

(l 74)

(l 72)

[FORMAT MEDIA]

[FORMAT CARD]

[MEDIA STATUS]

[CARD STATUS]

The amount of time left on the SD card can be checked. ≥ Press the MENU button to end.

[DEMO MODE]

This item is used to start the unit demonstration. (Only when the mode is at the position) If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [ON] and you press the MENU button when there is no SD card inserted and while this unit is connected to the AC adaptor, the demonstration automatically starts.

If any operation takes place, the demonstration is cancelled. However if no operations take place for approx. 10 minutes, the demonstration automatically starts again. To stop the demonstration, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF] or insert an SD card.

[LANGUAGE] (l 24)

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

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Playback mode

SDR-H100

SDR-T70

SDR-H100

*1 Only when the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, this

does not appear.

*2 Only when the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, this

appears. *3 These menus are only for . *4 These menus are only for . *5 This appears only when the [SD CARD]/[PICTURE] is selected. *6 This appears only when the [Built-inMemory]/[VIDEO] is selected. *7 This appears only when the [HDD]/[VIDEO] is selected.

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VIDEO SETUP

[REPEAT PLAY] (l 64)

[RESUME PLAY] (l 64)

[SCENE PROTECT]

[GUIDE LINES] (l 49)

EDIT SCENE

[SPLIT&DELETE]

*6*7

[DELETE] (l 68)

*1*3*4

COPY

(l 69)

(l 70)

(l 73)

DISC SETUP

[FORMAT DISC] (l 82)

[AUTO PROTECT] (l 82)

[CANCEL PROTECT] (l 82)

[DISC STATUS] (l 82)

PHOTO SETUP

[DPOF SET]

≥ For any other menus that are not

described above, refer to menus with the same names for the recording mode and motion picture playback.

(l 71)

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Preparation

Setup

Setting date and time

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 perform steps 2 to 3 below to set the date and time.

¬ Change the mode to .

1 Select the menu. (l 23)

[SETUP] # [CLOCK SET]

2 Select the date or time, then

adjust the desired value with

the joystick.

A Displaying the World time setting

(l 29):

[HOME]/ [DESTINATION]

≥ The year can be set between 2000 and

2039.

≥ The 24-hour system is used to display the

time.

3 Press the joystick to enter the

selection.

≥ The clock function starts at [00] seconds. ≥ A message may be displayed prompting

you to set the world time. (l 29)

≥ Press the MENU button to complete the

setting.

Changing the date format

Select the menu. (l 23) [SETUP] # [DATE FORMAT] # [Y/M/D]/ [M/D/Y]/[D/M/Y]

≥ The date and time function is driven by a

built-in lithium battery.

≥ When this unit is purchased, the clock is

set. If the time display becomes [- -], the built-in lithium battery needs to be charged. To recharge the built-in lithium battery, connect the AC adaptor or attach the battery to this unit. Leave the unit as it is for approx. 24 hours and the battery will maintain the date and time for approx. 4 months. (The battery is still being recharged even if the power is off.)

Changing the date and time display mode

Select the menu. (l 23) [SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # [OFF]/[D/T]/ [DATE]

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World time setting (Displaying the time of the travel destination)

It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region and the travel destination.

1 Select the menu. (l 23)

4 (Only when setting the region of your

[SETUP] # [SET WORLD TIME]

≥ If the clock is not set, adjust the clock to

the current time. (l 28)

≥ When the [HOME] (your home region) is

not set, the message appears. Press the joystick to move to Step 3.

2 (Only when setting your home region)

Select [HOME] and press the

joystick.

3 (Only when setting your home region)

Select your home region and

enter the selection with the

joystick.

A The current time B The time difference from GMT

(Greenwich Mean Time)

≥ To set to daylight savings time, press the

joystick forward. appears and the summer time setting is turned on; the time difference from GMT is set forward by one hour. Press the joystick forward again to return to standard time.

travel destination)

Select [DESTINATION] and press the joystick.

≥ When the home region is set for the first

time, the screen for selecting home/travel destination appears after setting the home region successively. If the home region has already been set once, execute the menu operation for Step 1.

5 (Only when setting the region of your

travel destination)

Select your travel destination and enter the selection with the joystick.

C The local time at the selected travel

destination

D The time difference between the

travel destination and the home region

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≥ To set to daylight savings time, press the

joystick forward. appears and the summer time setting is turned on. The clock and time difference from the home region time are set forward by one hour. Press the joystick forward again to return to standard time.

≥ Close the setting by pressing the MENU

button. appears and the time of the travel destination is indicated.

To return the display to the home setting

Set the home region using Step 1 to 3, and close the setting by pressing the MENU button.

≥ If you cannot find your travel destination in

the area shown on the screen, set it by using the time difference from your home region.

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Preparation

Setup

Adjusting LCD monitor

LCD monitor adjustment

≥ These settings will not affect the images

actually recorded.

∫ Adjusting the brightness and

colour level of the LCD monitor

It adjusts brightness and colour density on the LCD monitor.

Select the menu. (l 23)

[SETUP] # [LCD SET]

1 Use the joystick to select the

item, then press the centre of

the joystick.

[BRIGHTNESS]:

Brightness of the LCD monitor

[COLOUR]:

Colour level of the LCD monitor

≥ Select and press the centre of the

joystick to return to the previous screen.

2 Make adjustments

∫ POWER LCD

This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors.

Select the menu. (l 23)

[SETUP] # [POWER LCD]

: Makes even brighter / : Makes

brighter / : No setting (normal) / : Makes darker / : Auto * It is not displayed in the manual mode or

≥ If you use the AC adaptor, the

≥ The recordable time using the battery will

in the playback mode.

indication appears and the screen becomes brighter automatically when the power is turned on.

become shorter when you use this unit with the LCD monitor lit up.

≥ Close the setting by pressing the MENU

button.

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Recording Yourself

¬ Change the mode to .

Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.

≥ The image is horizontally flipped as if you

see a mirror image. (However the image recorded is the same as a normal recording.)

≥ When the LCD monitor is rotated towards

the lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if you press the joystick.

≥ Only some indications will appear on the

screen. When direction of the LCD monitor to normal position and check the warning/alarm indication. (l 100)

appears, return the

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Recording



Recording (Basic)

Before recording

∫ Basic camera positioning

1 Hold the unit with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt.

≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with

another person or object.

≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is

backlit, it will become dark in the recording.

≥ Keep your arms near your body and separate your legs for better balance. ≥ Do not cover the microphones with your hand.

∫ Basic motion picture recording

≥ The unit should normally be held steady when recording. ≥ If you move the unit when recording, do so slowly, maintaining a constant speed. ≥ The zoom operation is useful for recording subjects you cannot get close to, but overuse of

zoom in and zoom out can make the resulting motion picture less enjoyable to watch.

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Intelligent auto mode

/MANUAL

Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL]

Press this button to change the mode to Intelligent auto mode or manual mode.

≥ Please refer to page 55 about manual mode.

The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record.

Mode Scene Effect

Portrait When the object is a

person

Scenery Recording outdoors The whole landscape will be recorded

Spotlight Under a spotlight Very bright object is recorded clearly.

Low light Dark room or twilight It can record very clearly even in a dark

Normal Other situations Contrast is adjusted automatically for

≥ Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired mode. ≥ In the portrait, spotlight or low light mode, detected faces appear with white frames. In the

portrait mode, one that is bigger and close to centre of the screen will be surrounded by an orange frame. (l 52)

≥ Faces may not be detected depending on the recording conditions, such as when faces

are of certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used.

Faces are detected and focused automatically, and the brightness is adjusted so it is recorded clearly.

vividly without whiting out the background sky, which may be very bright.

room or twilight.

clear image.

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∫ About Intelligent auto mode

10 000K

9 000K 8 000K

7 000K

6 000K

5 000K

4 000K

3 000K

2 000K

1 000K

When the Intelligent auto mode is set to on, the auto white balance and auto focus operate and automatically adjust the colour balance and focusing. Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness. ≥ Colour balance and focus may not be

adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings. (l 56, 58)

Automatic white balance

The illustration above shows the range over which the auto white balance functions.

1) The effective range of automatic white

balance adjustment on this unit

2) Blue sky

3) Cloudy sky (rain)

4) Sunlight

5) White fluorescent lamp

6) Halogen light bulb

7) Incandescent light bulb

8) Sunrise or sunset

9) Candlelight If the automatic white balance is not functioning normally, adjust the white balance manually. (l 53, 56)

Auto focus

The unit focuses automatically. ≥ Auto focus does not work correctly in the

following situations. Record pictures in the manual focus mode. (l 58) jRecording distant and close-up objects

at the same time

jRecording a subject behind dirty or

dusty window

jRecording a subject that is surrounded

by objects with glossy surfaces or by

highly reflective objects For details on Scene mode, refer to page 51. For how to set Manual focus/white balance manually, refer to page 55-58.

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Quick start

This unit will resume recording pause mode about 0.8 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened.

¬ Change the mode to .

1 Select the menu. (l 23)

[SETUP] # [QUICK START] # [ON]

2 Close the LCD monitor while

the mode is set to .



The status indicator A flashes green and the unit goes into quick start standby mode.

3 Open the LCD monitor.

The status indicator A lights red and the unit is put into recording pause.

≥ 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.

≥ Quick start standby mode is cancelled if

jabout 5 minutes elapsed jmode is set to

≥ It may take some time for automatic white

balance to adjust.

≥ In the quick start mode, the zoom

magnification becomes 1k.

≥ If [ECONOMY] (l 25) is set to

[5 MINUTES] and the unit automatically goes into quick start standby mode, close the LCD monitor and then open it again.

≥ Turn the unit off using the power button.

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Quick power on

When the power is turned on with the mode set to , the unit will enter the recording pause mode after about 1.9 seconds.

Select the menu. (l 23)

[SETUP] # [QUICK POWER ON] # [ON]

≥ In the quick power on mode, the zoom

magnification becomes 1k.

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Recording

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SDR-H100

Recording (Basic)

≥ Open the lens cover before turning the unit on. (l 10)

Recording motion pictures

1 Change the mode to and

open the LCD monitor.

2 Press the recording start/stop

button to start recording.

≥

When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥.

≥

While recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed.

Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording.

∫ Screen indications in the

motion picture recording mode

A Recording mode B Remaining time left for recording

(When the remaining time is less than 1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes red.)

C Recording time elapsed

Each time the unit is put into recording pause, the counter display will be reset to “0h00m00s”. (“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.)

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≥ Still pictures can be recorded while

recording the motion picture. (l 43)

≥ The images recorded between pressing

the recording start/stop button to start recording and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene. The scene is automatically divided when the recorded data exceeds 1.9 GB. (The recording will continue.)

SD CARD Maximum number of recordable scenes: 9801 Maximum number of different dates: 99

63)

( (In the case of SD cards it is the maximum number of recordable scenes per card.)

Built-in Memory/HDD

Maximum number of recordable scenes: 98901 Maximum number of different dates: 999 (l 63)

When either of them reaches to the maximum limit, additional scenes cannot be recorded.

Selecting a media to record [SDR-T70]/[SDR-H100]

SDR-T70

A VIDEO/SD CARD B VIDEO/Built-inMemory C PICTURE/SD CARD D PICTURE/Built-inMemory

SDR-H100

E VIDEO/SD CARD F VIDEO/HDD G PICTURE/SD CARD H PICTURE/HDD

Media for recording both still pictures and motion pictures may be set on the SD Card, the built-in memory or the HDD.

Select the menu. (l 23)

[MEDIA SELECT]

Select the media to record motion pictures or still pictures, then press the centre of the joystick.

≥ Media set for still pictures and motion pictures will be outlined in a yellow frame. ≥ Press the MENU button to end.

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Recording modes/approximate recordable time





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Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded.

Select the menu. (l 23)

[RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting

≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated times are the

approximate recordable times for continuous recording.

Recording mode XP SP LP

4GB 50 min 1h40min 3h20min

8GB 1h45min 3h30min 7h

SD card

16 GB 3h30min 7h 14h

32 GB 7h30min 15h 30h

48 GB 11h 22h10min 44h50min

64 GB 15h 30h 60h30min

Built-in

memory

SDR-H100

HDD

A Favors image quality B Favors recording time

≥ If recording for long periods, prepare batteries for 3 or 4 times the period you wish to record

for. (l 16)

≥ The given recording times are standard recordable times for continuous recording. ≥ If a recording with a lot movements is recorded, the recording time is reduced. ≥ The recordable time may be reduced if recording of short scene is repeated. ≥ Remaining time left for recording may increase after changing the mode or restarting the

unit by turning it off and on.

≥ Use time in the row of 4 GB in above table as a guideline for the time that can be copied

onto one DVD disc (4.7 GB).

≥ Recordable time using the battery (l 16) ≥ When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly, or when a fast-moving subject is recorded

(particularly when recording in LP mode), mosaic-type noise may appear at playback.

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4GB 50min 1h40min 3h20min

80 GB 18h30min 37h 74h30min

Shooting guide

Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly.

Select the menu. (l 23)

[RECORD SETUP] # [SHOOTING GUIDE] # [ON]

When “CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST.” appears, move the unit slowly while recording.

≥ Message will not appear while pausing the

recording. (Message will appear even if it is pausing the recording if [DEMO MODE] is set to [ON])

≥ In some recording conditions, messages

may not appear.

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Recording

R3000

Recording (Basic)

Recording still pictures

≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the power. (l 10) Still pictures can also be recorded while recording motion pictures.

≥ Refer to page 39 for methods for selecting recording media.

1 Change the mode to and

open the LCD monitor.

2 Press the button.

≥ Because of slower shutter speeds, it is

recommended that you use a tripod when recording in low light.

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∫ About the screen indications in

still picture recording

R3000

R3000: Remaining number of still

pictures (Flashes in red when [0] appears.)

Picture size

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SDR-H100

Records at the number of recording pixels set under [REC ASPECT]. (l 52)

Aspect Number of pixels

4:3 640k480

16:9 640k360

≥ The edges of still pictures recorded on this

unit with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut at printing. Check the printer or photo studio before printing.

Simultaneous recording (recording still pictures while recording motion pictures)

You can record still pictures even while recording motion pictures.

¬ Change the mode to .

While recording motion pictures, press the button to take the picture.

≥ While recording motion pictures or during

the PRE-REC operation, the following arrangements are applied so that motion picture recording takes preference over still picture recording. jImage quality is different from ordinary

still pictures.

jThe remaining usable capacity (number

of pictures that can be taken) indication does not appear.

≥ For vivid still pictures, we recommend

pausing motion picture recording and taking still pictures after releasing the PRE-REC mode.

≥ Remaining time left for recording will

become shorter when you record still pictures while recording motion pictures.

Approximate number of recordable pictures

≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their

main memory size. The stated number is the approximate number of recordable pictures.

Picture size

4GB 30000

8GB 60500

SD card

Built-in memory

HDD

* Maximum number of recordable pictures

that can be displayed is 99999. If the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99999, the number will not change when the picture is taken until the number of recordable pictures gets less than 99999.

16 GB 99999

32 GB 99999

48 GB 99999

64 GB 99999

4GB 30000

80 GB 99999

640k480 640k360

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Recording



Zoom lever

T side:

Close-up recording (zoom in)

W side:

Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the

range over which the zoom lever is moved.

Recording (Basic)

¬ Change the mode to .

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Recording functions

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Enhanced optical zoom

It is possible to enhance the zoom magnification up to 78k without degrading the image quality when recording.

Digital zoom function

If the zoom magnification exceeds 78k, then the digital zoom function will be activated. The maximum magnification provided by the digital zoom can be switched.

≥ If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound may

be recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly.

≥ When distant subjects are brought closer, they are focused at about 1.5 m or more. ≥ When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit can focus on a subject approx. 2 cm away

from the lens.

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Select the menu. (l 23)

[RECORD SETUP] # [D.ZOOM] # desired setting

[OFF]: Enhanced optical zoom only

(Up to 78k)

[100k]: Up to 100k [3500k]: Up to 3500k

≥ If [100k] or [3500k] is selected, the digital

zoom range is displayed in blue while zooming.

≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification,

the more the image quality is degraded.

Image stabilizer function

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Optical image stabilizer button

Pressing the button changes the optical image stabilizer setting.

: Active mode

This setting gives more stabilization and is suitable for recording when walking.

: ON

This setting is suitable for recording in a stable state such as scenery.



OFF



Reduces the image shaking (jitter) due to hand movement when recording.

¬ Change the mode to .

≥ Stabilization may not be possible under

strong shaking.

≥ When a tripod is used, we recommend

that you turn the image stabilizer off.

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Recording

Recording (Basic)

AF/AE tracking

≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the power. (l 10) It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the locked target. The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)

AF/AE

¬ Change the mode to .

1 Press the AF/AE button.

≥ When intelligent auto mode is set to

(Portrait), the prioritised face frame (in orange) will change to the target frame, and the subject’s face will be tracked.

Align the subject with the target frame and press the AF/AE button to lock on to the target.

A Target frame

≥ To change the target, press the AF/AE

button and align the target frame with the new subject and press the AF/AE button once again.

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3 Start recording.

≥ Pressing and holding the AF/AE

button releases the AF/AE tracking.

∫ About target frame

≥ In the event of failure to achieve target

lock, the target frame will blink red and then disappear. Realign the subject with the target frame and repress the AF/AE button to regain target lock.

≥ This function cannot be used in manual

mode.

≥ It may track different objects or may not

lock the target depending on the recording conditions such as the following:

jWhen the object is too large or too small jWhen colour of the object is similar to

the background

jWhen the scene is dark

≥ AF/AE tracking will be cancelled in the

following cases.

jWhen the mode is changed jWhen the power is turned off jWhen the scene mode is set jWhen the unit is switched to Intelligent

auto mode/manual mode

jWhen the unit is switched to face-to-

face recording.

Recording

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Recording (Advanced)

Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded.

¬ Change the mode to .

Recording functions of operation icons

1 Press the joystick, and icons

will be displayed on the screen.

≥ The indication changes each time the

joystick is moved down.

≥ The indication disappears when the centre

of the joystick is pressed again.

2 (e.g. Backlight compensation)

Select an icon with the joystick.

1/2

1/2 NEXT

Operation icons

Backlight compensation

Fade

Help mode

Web mode

Guide line

PRE-REC

Intelligent contrast control

Soft skin mode

Colour night view

* Not displayed when the Intelligent Auto

Mode is on.

≥ The shaded operation icons are not

displayed while recording.

≥ If you turn off the power or change the

mode to , colour night view, PRE-REC and backlight compensation functions are cancelled and if you turn off the power, the fade function is cancelled.

≥ To release, reselect the operation icon.

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Function Effect

Backlight

compensation

This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject.

Fade

(Fade in)

(Fade out)

Help mode

Web mode

When you start recording, the image/audio gradually appears. (Fade in) When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually disappears. (Fade out)

≥ The fade setting is cancelled when the recording stops.

∫ To select the colour for fade in/out

Select the menu. (l 23)

[RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOUR] # [WHITE] or [BLACK]

Select the desired icon with the joystick to display an explanation on the screen.

To exit the help mode

Press the MENU button.

You can record motion pictures of under 10 minutes, suitable for uploading to web site.

≥ The web mode icon [ ] appears.

Press the recording start/stop button to start recording.

≥ Countdown of remaining time will start from “9m59s”. ≥ Recording will pause automatically after 10 minutes

from start of the recording.

≥ Web mode is cancelled if you turn the unit off.

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Function Effect

PRE-REC

Guide line

PRE-REC

Intelligent contrast

control

Soft skin mode

Colour night view

You can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures and still pictures. The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the composition.

≥ The guide lines do not appear on the images actually

recorded.

∫ Selecting the type of guide line

Select the menu. (l 23)

[RECORD SETUP] # [GUIDE LINES] # desired setting

∫ Displaying guide lines at playback

≥ Change the mode to .

[VIDEO SETUP] # [GUIDE LINES] # desired setting

≥ Set to [OFF] to cancel the guide line.

This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds before the recording start/stop button is pressed.

appears on the screen.

≥ Aim this unit at the subject and position it securely. Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. ≥ There is no beep sound.

This brightens parts that are in shadow and difficult to see and suppresses white saturation in bright parts at the same time. Both bright and dark parts can be recorded clearly.

This makes skin colours appear softer for a more attractive appearance. This is more effective if you record a person closely from the torso up.

This function allows you to record colour images in very low light situations. (Minimum required illumination: approx. 2 lx)

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Fade:

≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using

fade in become black (or white).

Help mode:

≥ Recording and function settings cannot be

performed while in help mode.

Web mode:

≥ You cannot switch to web mode while

recording.

PRE-REC:

≥ PRE-REC is cancelled in the following

cases.

jIf you change the mode. jIf you press the MENU button. jIf you turn the unit off. jIf you start recording. j3 hours have elapsed

≥ After setting PRE-REC, if recording starts

in less than 3 seconds, or while the PREREC indication flashes within about 3 seconds after initiating the quick start operation, motion pictures taken 3 seconds before pressing the recording start/stop button cannot be recorded.

≥ The thumbnail displays for recorded

scenes will be the initial images from recorded scenes.

≥ The date indication for scenes recorded

using the PRE-REC function will be the date when the start/stop button is pressed. Therefore, the date indication when displaying thumbnails or during playback may be different from the date when the recording actually started.

Intelligent contrast control:

≥ If there are extremely dark or bright parts

or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.

Soft skin mode:

≥ If the background or anything else in the

scene has colours similar to the skin colour, they will also be smoothed.

≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the effect

may not be clear.

≥ If you record a person in the distance, the

face may not be recorded clearly. In this case, cancel soft skin mode or zoom in on the face (close-up) to record.

Colour night view:

≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames

were missed.

≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may

become washed out for a while.

≥ Bright dots that are usually invisible may

be seen, but this is not a malfunction.

≥ Using a tripod is recommended. ≥ In darker areas, auto focus may focus a bit

slower. This is normal.

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Recording

Recording (Advanced)

Function Effect/Setting method

SCENE MODE

Recording functions of menus

When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures.

≥ Change the mode to .

Select the menu. (l 23)

[RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting

≥ Set [SCENE MODE] to [OFF] to cancel the function.

5Sports:

To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and pause of playback

Portrait:

To make people stand out against the background

Low light:

For dark scenes, such as at dusk

Spotlight:

Improved quality when subject is brightly illuminated.

Snow:

Improved image quality when shooting on snowy locations.

Beach:

To make blue in the sea or sky vibrant

Sunset:

To make red in the sunrise or sunset vibrant

Fireworks:

To capture the fireworks in the night sky beautifully

Scenery:

For spatial scenery

Night scenery:

To capture the evening or night scenery beautifully.

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Function Effect/Setting method

SDR-T70

RELAY REC

It is possible to continuously record motion picture to an SD card when there is no space available in the builtin memory. (It allows you to record only to SD card from built-in memory.)

≥ Change the mode to .

Select the menu. (l 23)

[RECORD SETUP] # [RELAY REC] # [ON]

≥ is displayed on the screen. will disappear

when space in the built-in memory is gone and the recording to the SD card starts.

REC ASPECT

This allows you to record images compatible with widescreen TVs (16:9) and regular TVs (4:3).

≥ Change the mode to .

Select the menu. (l 23)

[RECORD SETUP] # [REC ASPECT] # [16:9] or [4:3]

FACE FRAMING

In the intelligent auto mode, detected faces appear with frames.

[OFF]:

Cancel the setting

[PRIMARY]:

Only the prioritised face framing is displayed.

[ALL]:

All face detection framings are displayed.

AUTO SLOW SHTR

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≥ Change the mode to .

Select the menu. (l 23)

[RECORD SETUP] # [FACE FRAMING] # desired setting

≥

Up to 5 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer to the centre of the screen take preference over others.

∫ Prioritised face framing

Prioritised face framing is displayed in orange. Focus and adjustment of brightness will be performed against the prioritised face framing.

In the portrait mode of the intelligent auto mode, focus and

≥

adjustment of brightness will be performed against the prioritised face framing. In the spotlight or lowlight mode of the intelligent auto mode, focus will be performed against the prioritised face framing.

You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed.

≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Select the manual mode. (l 55)

Select the menu. (l 23)

[RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [ON]

≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/25 or more depending on the

surrounding brightness.

Function Effect/Setting method

WIND NOISE CANCELLER

This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism.

≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Select the manual mode. (l 55)

Select the menu. (l 23)

[RECORD SETUP] # [WIND NOISE CANCELLER] # [ON]

ZOOM MIC

The zoom microphone is linked to the zooming operation so that far-away sounds with a tele-shot and close-up sounds with a wide-angle shot are recorded more clearly.

≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Select the manual mode. (l 55)

Select the menu. (l 23)

[RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON]

WB ADJUST

You can finely adjust the white balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the white balance. (l 56)

≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Select the manual mode. (l 55)

Select the menu. (l 23)

[RECORD SETUP] # [WB ADJUST]

≥ The currently-set white balance icon will be displayed.

Adjust by moving the joystick left and right, then press the MENU button or the centre of the joystick to set.

R : Move when the hue is bluish. B : Move when the hue is reddish.

SELF TIMER

This is for recording still pictures using the timer.

≥ Change the mode to .

Select the menu. (l 23)

[PICTURE] # [SELF TIMER] # desired setting

Ø10 (Records after 10 seconds) Ø2 (Records after 2 seconds)

≥ When the button is pressed, a still picture is recorded

after the Ø10 or Ø2 display flashes for the time which has been set.

≥ After recording, the self-timer is cancelled.

To stop the timer midway through

Press the MENU button.

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Function Effect/Setting method

SHTR SOUND

You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.

≥ Change the mode to .

Select the menu. (l 23)

[PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] # [OFF]/[ ]/[ ]

SCENE MODE:

≥ (Low light/Sunset)

jThe shutter speed is 1/25 or more .

≥ (Sunset/Fireworks/Scenery/Night

scenery)

jImage may get blurry when a close

object is recorded.

≥ (Sports)

jDuring normal playback, the image

movement may not look smooth.

jColour and screen brightness may

change under indoor lighting.

jIf the brightness is insufficient, the

sports mode does not function. The display flashes.

≥ (Portrait)

jColour and screen brightness may

change under indoor lighting.

≥ (Fireworks)

jImage may get washed out when

recorded in bright surrounding.

≥ (Night scenery)

jUsing a tripod is recommended.

RELAY REC:

≥ In the Relay recording, still pictures are

also recorded onto the SD card.

AUTO SLOW SHTR:

≥ When the shutter speed becomes 1/25,

the screen may be seen as if frames are missed and afterimages may appear.

≥ If the scene is low in brightness or

contrast, the subject may not be focused on.

WIND NOISE CANCELLER:

≥ When the Intelligent auto mode is set to

on, [WIND NOISE CANCELLER] is set to [ON], and the setting cannot be changed.

≥ The sound quality may be changed if this

function is activated in strong winds.

SELF TIMER:

≥ The self-timer standby mode is cancelled

when you press the recording start/stop button to start motion picture recording.

≥ Setting the self-timer to Ø2 is a good way

to prevent image shake when the button is pressed while using a tripod etc.

SHTR SOUND:

≥ There will be no shutter noise when taking

still pictures during motion picture recording.

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Recording

MNL

/MANUAL

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MNL

White balance (l 56) Iris adjustment (l 57) Shutter speed (l 57)

5/5

1 Manual mode 2 Manual focus mode

[MF] icon shown in the illustration appears.

Manual focus adjustment (l 58)

Recording (Advanced)

¬ Change the mode to .

Manual recording functions

Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode.

≥ appears on the screen.

∫ To change to manual focus mode

Switch the operation icon by pressing the joystick down while in the screen above.

Press the joystick forward

≥ This will allow you to switch between manual mode and manual focus mode.

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∫ To release the manual mode

≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button again.

5/5

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White balance

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AWB

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AWB

The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually.

≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode (l 55)

1 Select [ ] with the joystick. 2 Select the white balance mode

with the joystick.

≥ Select the optimal mode by confirming the

colour on the screen.

Icon Mode/Recording conditions

Auto white balance adjustment

Sunny mode

Outdoors under a clear sky

Cloudy mode

Outdoors under cloudy sky

Indoor mode 1

Incandescent light, video lights like in the studio, etc.

Indoor mode 2

Colour fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps in gymnasiums etc.

Manual adjustment mode

≥ Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium

lamps, some fluorescent lights

≥ Lights used for wedding

receptions at hotels, stage spotlights in theaters

≥ Sunrise, sunset, etc.

≥ To return to automatic settings, either

switch to auto mode , or press the iA/MANUAL button again.

AWB

∫ To set the white balance

manually

1) Select [ ] with the joystick, and fill the

screen with a white subject.

2) Select [ ] with the joystick.

MNL

≥ When the display stops flashing and

then lights constantly, the setting is complete.

≥ If the display continues flashing, the

white balance cannot be set. In this case, use other white balance modes.

≥ When the unit is turned on with the lens

cover closed, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the unit on after opening the lens cover.

≥ When the display flashes, the manual

white balance previously adjusted is stored. Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the white balance.

≥ When setting both the white balance and

the iris/gain, set the white balance first.

AWB

≥ is not displayed on the screen

when is being set.

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Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment

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Shutter Speed:

Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.

Iris:

Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.

≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode (l 55)

1 Select [ ] or [ ] with the

joystick.

2 Adjust the settings with the

joystick.

A : Shutter speed:

1/50 to 1/8000

≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [ON], the

shutter speed will be set between 1/25 and 1/8000.

≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is

faster.

B : Iris/Gain value:

to 18dB)

≥ When the iris value is adjusted to brighter

≥ To return to automatic settings, press the

(F16 to F2.2) !# OPEN !# (0dB

than [OPEN], it changes to the gain value.

iA/MANUAL button.

≥ If you record an extremely bright object or

record under indoor lighting, colour and screen brightness may change or a horizontal line may appear on the screen. In this case, record in auto mode or set the shutter speed to 1/100 in areas where the power supply frequency is 50 Hz, or 1/125 in areas of 60 Hz.

Manual iris/gain adjustment

≥ If the gain value is increased, the noise on

the screen increases.

≥ Depending on the zoom magnification,

there are iris values that are not displayed.

≥ When setting both the shutter speed and

the iris/gain value, set the shutter speed and then set the iris/gain value.

Manual shutter speed adjustment

≥ You may see a band of light around the

object that is shining very bright, or having very high reflection.

≥ During normal playback, image movement

may not look smooth.

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Recording with manual focus

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MNL

If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus.

¬ Change the mode to .

≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode (l 55)

1 (When MF assist function is used)

Select the menu. (l 23)

[RECORD SETUP] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON]

2 Use the joystick to select [MF] 3 Adjust the focus by selecting

or with the joystick.

:To focus on a close subject

:To focus on a faraway subject

A Part displayed in blue

The in-focus area is displayed in blue. The normal screen returns approximately 2 seconds after you finish bringing the subject into focus. ≥ When [MF ASSIST] is set to [OFF], the

blue area is not displayed.

≥ To return to auto focus, either switch to

[AF] as in step 2, or repress the iA/ MANUAL button.

≥ The blue display does not appear in the

motion picture that is actually recorded.

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Playback

SDR-S70

SDR-T70

SDR-H100

Playback

1 Change the mode to . 2

Use the joystick to select the play mode select icon press the centre of the joystick.

Motion picture playback

Select [SD CARD]/[Built-

, then

inMemory] and [VIDEO], then

press the centre of the

joystick.

Select [VIDEO], then press the centre of the joystick.

Select [SD CARD]/[HDD] and

[VIDEO], then press the centre

of the joystick.

≥ Select [ENTER], then press the centre of

the joystick.

≥ Press the MENU button to cancel the

setting.

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back, then press the joystick.

≥ The operation icon will be displayed or

hidden each time the centre of the joystick is pressed.

≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by

selecting / .

5 Select the playback operation

with the joystick.

0h00m00s

1/;: Playback/Pause 6: Rewind playback 5: Fast forward playback ∫: Stops the playback and shows

the thumbnails.

∫ Change the thumbnail display

Pressing the zoom lever to the or side as in step 4 will cause the thumbnail display to change in the order shown below. 20 scenes () 9 scenes () 1 scene () Time frame index (l 62)

≥ 9 scenes display returns if the power is

turned off or the mode is changed.

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∫ Speaker volume adjustment

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Move the volume lever to adjust the speaker volume during playback.

Tow ard s “r”:

Increases the volume

Tow ard s “s”:

Decreases the volume

∫ Fast forward/rewind playback

Move the joystick left or right during playback. ≥ Move the joystick again to increase the

speed. (The display on the screen changes from 5 to .)

≥ Normal playback is restored when you

select .

∫ Slow-motion playback

1 Pause the playback. 2 Move and hold the joystick left or

right. ( is for reverse slow-motion playback)

Press and hold the joystick to one side for slow-motion playback. ≥ Normal playback is restored when you

select .

≥ When slow-motion pictures are played

back in reverse, they will be shown continuously at approximately 2/3 speed of normal playback (intervals of

0.5 seconds).

the

∫ Frame-by-frame playback

The motion picture is advanced one frame at a time.

1 Pause the playback. 2 Move the joystick left or right.

( is for reverse frame-by-frame

playback)

≥ Normal playback is restored when you

select .

≥ When the frames are advanced one at a

time in the reverse direction, they will be shown in intervals of 0.5 seconds.

≥ Sound will be heard only during normal

playback.

≥ If pause play is continued for 5 minutes,

the screen returns to the thumbnails.

≥ The elapsed time for playback indication

will be reset to “0h00m00s” each scene.

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Creating still picture from motion picture

A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture. Picture size of the still picture to be recorded is (640k360) or (640k480).

1 Pause at the scene you want to

save as a still picture during playback.

≥ It is convenient to use slow-motion

playback and frame-by-frame playback.

2 Press the button.

≥ Date the motion picture was recorded will

be registered as date of the still picture.

≥ Still pictures will be saved with the aspect

ratio of the motion picture. (l 52)

≥ Quality will be different from the normal

still picture.

Time frame index

One-scene images will be displayed as thumbnails under the set search conditions. It is possible to playback the scene from any desired point. ≥ Move the zoom lever to side and

change over the thumbnail display to Time frame index. (l 60)

1 Use the joystick to select

search conditions, then press

the centre of the joystick.

A Set time selection B Scene selection

≥ Next (previous) scene can be displayed by

selecting / .

2 Choose the desired search

item in units of [3 SECONDS],

[6 SECONDS], [12 SECONDS]

or [MINUTES].

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3 (Only when [MINUTES] has been

selected under step 2)

Set the time and then press the center of the joystick.

≥ It can be set up to a maximum of

60 minutes.

Playing back motion pictures by date

Scenes recorded on the same day can be played back in succession.

1 Select the date select icon and

press the joystick.

4 Choose the thumbnail from

which you wish to begin playback, then press the centre of the joystick.

≥ Next (previous) thumbnail can be

displayed by selecting / .

A Date select icon

2 Select the playback date, then

press the joystick.

The scenes recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails.

3 Select the scene to be played

back, then press the joystick.

≥ Playing back of all the scenes returns if

the power is turned off or the mode is switched.

≥ Even if scenes are recorded on the same

day, they are grouped separately in the following cases.

jWhen the number of scenes exceeds 99 jWhen the world time setting is changed

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Repeat playback

Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes.

Select the menu. (l 23)

[VIDEO SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] # [ON]

The indication appears on the full screen views. ≥ All the scenes are played back repeatedly.

(When playing back motion pictures by date, all the scenes on the selected date are played back repeatedly.)

Resuming the previous playback

If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was stopped.

Select the menu. (l 23)

[VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON]

If playback of a motion picture is stopped,

appears on the thumbnail view of the

stopped scene.

≥ The memorised resume position is cleared

if you turn off the power or change the mode. (The setting of [RESUME PLAY] does not change.)

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Playback

SDR-S70

SDR-T70

SDR-H100

Playback

1 Change the mode to . 2

Use the joystick to select the play mode select icon press the centre of the joystick.

Still picture playback

Select [SD CARD]/[Built-

, then

inMemory] and [PICTURE],

then press the centre of the

joystick.

Select [PICTURE], then press the centre of the joystick.

Select [SD CARD]/[HDD] and

[PICTURE], then press the

centre of the joystick.

≥ Select [ENTER], then press the centre of

the joystick.

≥ Press the MENU button to cancel the

setting.

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played back, then press the joystick.

≥

The operation icon will be displayed or hidden each time the centre of the joystick is pressed.

≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by

selecting / .

5 Select the playback

operation with the joystick.

Playing back still pictures by date

Still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession.

1 Select the date select icon and

press the joystick.

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.

∫ Change the thumbnail display

During step 4, the thumbnail display changes in the following order if the zoom lever is operated to side or side. 20 still pictures

≥ 9 still pictures display returns if the power

is turned off or the mode is switched.

()

9 still pictures

()

Still picture compatibility

≥

This unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

≥

The file format of still pictures supported by this unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted files will be played back.)

≥

This unit may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded or created on other products and other products may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded on this unit.

1 still picture

A Date select icon

2 Select the playback date, then

press the joystick.

≥ The still pictures recorded on the date

selected are displayed as thumbnails.

3 Select the still picture to be

played back and press the

joystick.

≥ Playing back of all the still pictures returns

if the power is turned off or the mode is changed.

≥ Even if still pictures are recorded on the

same day, they are grouped separately in the following cases. jWhen the number of still pictures

exceeds 999 ≥ is displayed after the date in the list

by date for the still pictures created from the motion picture. (l 62)

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Changing the playback setting and playing back the slide show

1 Select and press the

joystick.

2 Select the desired item and

press the joystick.

[DATE SETUP]:

Select the desired playback date.

[SLIDES INTERVAL]:

Select the playback time display interval.

(When [DATE SETUP] has been selected)

Select the desired playback date, then press the centre of the joystick.

(When [SLIDES INTERVAL] has been selected)

Select the playback interval, then press the centre of the joystick.

[SHORT]:

Approx. 1 second

[NORMAL]:

Approx. 5 seconds

[LONG]:

Approx. 15 seconds

3 Select [START], then press the

centre of the joystick.

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Playback

To delete by confirming images being played back

Press the button while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back.

Editing

Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion.

¬ Change the mode to .

∫ Deleting multiple scenes/still pictures from the thumbnail display

1 Press the button while the

thumbnail view screen is displayed.

2 Select [SELECT] or [ALL

SCENES] and press the joystick.

Deleting scenes/still pictures

3 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in

step 2)

Select the scene/still picture to

be deleted, then press the

joystick.

≥ A scene or still picture will be selected,

and will be displayed. Press the centre of the joystick again to deselect.

≥ Up to 99 scenes can be selected to be

deleted.

4 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in

step 2)

≥ When [ALL SCENES] is selected, all the

scenes or still pictures on the selected media will be deleted. (In case of playing back scenes or still pictures by date, all the scenes or still pictures on the selected date will be deleted.)

≥ Protected scenes/still pictures cannot be

deleted.

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Select [Delete] and press the

joystick or press the button.

≥ To continuously delete other scenes/still

pictures, repeat steps 3-4.

When you stop deleting halfway

Press the MENU button while deleting. ≥ The scenes or still pictures that have

already been deleted when the deletion is cancelled cannot be restored.

To complete editing

Press the MENU button.

≥ You can also delete scenes by pressing

the MENU button, selecting [EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT].

≥ You can also delete still pictures by

pressing the MENU button, selecting [PHOTO SETUP] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT].

≥ Scenes/still pictures which cannot be

played back (the thumbnails are displayed as ) cannot be deleted.

≥ In case of [ALL SCENES], the deletion

may take time if there are many scenes or still pictures.

≥ If you delete scenes recorded on other

products or still pictures conforming to DCF standard with this unit, all the data related to the scenes/still pictures may be deleted.

≥ When still pictures recorded on an SD

card by other products are deleted, a still picture (other than JPEG) that cannot be played back on this unit may be erased.

Protecting scenes/still pictures

Scenes/still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake.

(Even if you protect some scenes/still pictures, formatting the media will delete them.)

¬ Change the mode to .

1 Select the menu. (l 23)

[VIDEO SETUP] or [PHOTO SETUP]# [SCENE PROTECT]

2 Select the scene/still picture to

be protected and press the

joystick.

≥ will be displayed, and the selected

scene/still picture will be protected. Press the joystick again to deselect.

≥ Press the MENU button to complete the

settings.

≥ When the disc playback is selected while

a DVD burner (optional) is connected, scenes cannot be protected.

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Playback

SDR-T70

SDR-H100

Editing

Dividing a scene to partially delete

[SDR-T70]/[SDR-H100]

This divides the recorded scenes in two and deletes the front half or back half.

¬ Change the mode to , and switch play mode selection to [Built-inMemory]/

[VIDEO] (l 59)

Change the mode to , and switch play mode selection to [HDD]/[VIDEO] (l59)

1 Select the menu. (l 23)

[EDIT SCENE] # [SPLIT&DELETE]

2 Select the scene to be divided,

then press the joystick.

3 When you reach the point where you

want to divide the scene

Select [ ] with the joystick.

≥ Move the joystick left or right to fast

forward/rewind playback.

≥ Using slow-motion playback or frame-by-

frame playback makes it easy to search for the point where you want to divide the scene. (l 61)

4 Select the half that you want to

delete and press the joystick.

5 Select [YES], then press the

joystick to play back the part to

be deleted.

≥ When [NO] is selected, the confirmation

message appears. Proceed to step 7.

When you stop the playback, the

confirmation message appears.

7 Select [YES], then press the

joystick.

To continue dividing and deleting other scenes

Repeat steps 2 to 7.

To complete editing

Press the MENU button.

≥ It is impossible to divide and delete

scenes with a short recording time. The length of the remaining scenes must be 3 seconds or longer.

≥ It is impossible to set the dividing point at

the beginning or the end of the scene.

≥

When a scene that was divided and deleted using the SPLIT&DELETE function is copied to a disc using the DVD burner or the supplied software and played back on another device, a maximum of about 1 second of the deleted part may be played back.

≥ The actual division may slightly slip off the

previously designated dividing point.

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Playback

SDR-T70

SDR-H100

Editing

DPOF setting

You can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD card.

¬ Change the mode to , and switch play mode selection to [SD CARD]/

[PICTURE] (l 65)

1 Select the menu. (l 23)

[PHOTO SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [SET]

2 Select the still picture to be

set, then press the joystick.

3 Select the number of prints,

then press the joystick.

≥ Up to 999 prints can be selected. (Prints

for set number can be printed with a printer that supports DPOF.)

≥ To cancel the setting, set the number of

prints to [0].

≥ To continuously set other still pictures,

repeat steps 2-3.

≥ Press the MENU button to complete the

settings.

To cancel all DPOF settings

[DPOF SET] # [CANCEL ALL]

∫ What is DPOF?

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a format which allows the user of a digital camera to define which captured images on the SD card are to be printed, together with information on the number of copies they wish to print. (Please note: Not all commercial printing services support this feature at this time.)

≥ DPOF setting is not possible during disc

playback while connected to a DVD burner.

≥ You cannot add the recording date to

pictures to be printed with the DPOF settings.

≥ Copy still pictures saved in the built-in

memory or HDD to an SD card before setting DPOF.

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Playback

SDR-T70

SDR-H100

Editing

Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory/HDD [SDR-T70]/[SDR-H100]

Still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between an SD card inserted in this unit and a built-in memory/HDD.

≥ Motion pictures cannot be copied to SD card directly, can only be copied to PC.

∫ Confirming remaining capacity on the copy destination

The amount of space left on the SD card, the built-in memory and HDD can be checked. ≥ Depending on the media condition, some remaining capacity of the SD card, built-in

memory or HDD may not be used.

≥ If the remaining capacity on a single SD card is not enough, you can copy to multiple SD

cards following the instruction on the screen.

¬ Change the mode to .

Select the menu. (l 23)

[SETUP] # [MEDIA STATUS]

≥ Current media information will be displayed.

≥

Press the centre of the joystick to switch display between SD card and built-in memory.

≥

Press the centre of the joystick to switch display between SD card and HDD.

≥ Press the MENU button to end.

≥ The SD card, built-in memory or built-in HDD requires some space to store information and

manage system files, so the actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value. The usable built-in memory/HDD space is generally calculated as 1 GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. The capacities of this unit, PCs and software are expressed as 1 GB=1,024k1,024k1,024=1,073,741,824 bytes. Therefore, the indicated value of the capacity appears to be smaller.

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Copying

SDR-T70

SDR-H100

SDR-T70

SDR-H100

≥

If there is not much remaining capacity in the SD card, a confirmation message asking to copy after deleting all data on the SD card is displayed. Be aware that deleted data cannot be restored.

Change the mode to , and switch play mode selection to [SD CARD]/[PICTURE] or [Built-inMemory]/[PICTURE] (l 65)

Change the mode to , and switch play mode selection to [SD CARD]/[PICTURE] or [HDD]/[PICTURE] (l 65)

≥ Use a sufficiently charged battery or the

AC adaptor.

2 Select the menu. (l 23)

[COPY]

≥ Select to copy information from

the built-in memory to the SD card, or select to copy information from the SD card to the built-in memory, then press the centre of the joystick to confirm.

≥ Select to copy information from

the HDD to the SD card, or select

card to the HDD, then press the centre of the joystick to confirm.

to copy information from the SD

3 Follow the screen display, use

the joystick to select the desired item then press the centre of the joystick.

≥ (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected)

Press the centre of the joystick to select the scene, after which will be displayed. Press the centre of the joystick again to deselect.

≥ (When [SELECT DATE] is selected)

Press the centre of the joystick to select the date, which will be outlined in red. Press the centre of the joystick again to deselect.

≥ Up to 99 still pictures or 99 dates can be

set in succession.

≥ If 2 or more SD cards are necessary to

copy, change the card following the instructions on the screen.

4 Press the MENU button after

the copying complete message

appears.

≥ The thumbnail view of the copy

destination is indicated.

When you stop copying halfway

Press the MENU button while copying

If you will delete the still pictures after copying is complete, be sure to play back the still pictures to check that they have been copied to correctly before deleting.

≥ When the disc playback is selected while

a DVD burner (optional) is connected, menus are not displayed.

≥ Depending on the following conditions, the

time it takes for copying may be longer. jThe number of recorded scenes is

large.

jThe temperature of the unit is high.

≥ If some still pictures have already been

recorded to the copy destination, then the same date may be assigned or images may not display by date when the list by date is selected.

≥ It may not be possible to copy some still

pictures recorded on other devices.

≥ Protection and DPOF settings will be

cleared on the copied still pictures when copying still pictures with protection and DPOF settings.

≥ The order in which the still pictures were

copied cannot be changed.

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Playback

SDR-S70

SDR-T70

SDR-H100

Editing

Formatting

Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. (l 77, 84)

Select the menu. (l 23)

[SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD]

Select [YES], then press the joystick.

≥ After formatting is complete, press the MENU button to close the message screen. ≥ Perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be disposed/

transferred. (l 110)

[SETUP] # [FORMAT MEDIA]

1 Select [SD CARD], [Built-inMemory] or [HDD] and press the joystick. 2 Select [YES], then press the joystick.

≥ After formatting is complete, press the MENU button to close the message screen. ≥ Perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be disposed/

transferred. (l 110)

≥ Perform a physical formatting of the built-in memory/HDD when this unit is to be disposed/

transferred. (l 108)

≥ Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card, while formatting. Do not expose the unit to

vibrations or shock.

Use this unit to format media. Formatting built-in memory or HDD is only available with this unit. Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card may not be used on this unit.

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Playback

A AV cable (supplied)

≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will

go.

≥ Do not use any other AV cables

except the supplied one.

≥ Select the video input on the TV

that this unit is connected to.

With a TV

The motion pictures and still pictures recorded by this unit can be played back on a TV.

≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. ≥ If you have a TV with an SD card slot, the motion pictures and still pictures recorded on an

SD card may be played back on the TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details about TV compatibility.)

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

Watching Video/Pictures on your TV



1 Connect this unit and a TV. 2 Turn on this unit, and change

the mode to .

3 Start playback on this unit.

∫ If the image or audio from this unit

does not appear on the TV

≥ Check the connections. ≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as

they go.

≥ Check the TV’s input setting (input

switch). (For more information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)

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∫ To watch images on a regular

TV (4:3) or when both sides of the images do not appear on the screen

Change the menu setting to display the images correctly. (Check the TV setting.)

Select the menu. (l 23)

[SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [4:3]

Example of images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3)

[TV ASPECT] setting

[16:9] [4:3]

≥ If a wide-screen TV is connected, adjust

the aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.)

Refer to the following support site for information about the Panasonic TVs that you can directly insert an SD card into the SD card slot on the TV and then play it back. http://panasonic.net/

≥ For details on how to play back, please read the operating instructions for the TV.

∫ To display the on-screen

information on the TV

The information displayed on the screen (operation icon and time code etc.) can be displayed on the TV.

Select the menu. (l 23)

[SETUP] # [EXT. DISPLAY] # [ON]

≥ Select [OFF] to erase the information. ≥ The screen on this unit will not change.

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Backup

With other products

Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to a DVD disc by connecting a DVD burner (optional) to this unit using a USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner). The copied DVD disc can also be played back. ≥ Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it.

Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play back a disc

Preparing for copying/playing back

We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW-BN01.

∫ About discs that can be used for copying

Disc type

Copy

Additional copy

Format

*1 Use a new disc. You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM. When you copy to

DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +RW, +R or +R DL the disc is automatically finalised to allow playback on other devices and additional copying will not be possible.

*2 Only DVD-RAM copied with the DVD burner or VideoCam Suite 3.5 can additionally

copy.

*3 Connect this unit and a DVD burner before formatting. If you format a used disc, you can

copy on that disc. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased. (l 82)

≥ We recommend using the discs that have been recommended in the operating instructions

of the DVD burner. Refer to the operating instructions of the DVD burner for details about recommended discs, disc handling etc.

DVD-RAM DVD-RW/+RW

≤≤ ≤

≤ ——

≤≤ —

DVD-R/DVD-R DL/

+R/+R DL

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1 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with DVD burner) to the DVD

burner.

≥ You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit.

2 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to . 3 Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the USB Connection Cable

(supplied with DVD burner).

A USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner) B DVD burner (optional)

≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.

4 Insert the disc in the DVD burner.

≥ Insert the DVD disc with the recording side down when using the DVD burner.

5 Select the desired item and press the joystick.

[BURN DISC]:

Refer to page 79 for how to copy discs.

[PLAY DISC]:

Refer to page 81 for how to play back the copied discs.

To terminate the connection with the DVD burner

Press the MENU button. ≥ Disconnect the USB Connection Cable from this unit.

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Copying to discs

≥ You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc. (You can additionally copy only to a

DVD-RAM.)

≥ Motion pictures and still pictures cannot both be copied to a single disc. ≥ Refer to page 80 for Approximate time for copying to a disc.

1 Connect this unit to the DVD

burner to prepare for copying. (l 78)

2 Follow the screen display, use

the joystick to select the desired item then press the centre of the joystick.

≥ Select and press the centre of the

joystick to return to the previous step.

≥ (

When [SELECT SCENES] is selected)

Press the centre of the joystick to select the scene, which will then be displayed. Press the centre of the joystick again to deselect.

≥ (

When [SELECT DATE] is selected)

Press the centre of the joystick to select the date, which will be outlined in red. Press the centre of the joystick again to deselect.

≥ Up to 99 scenes/99 dates can be selected

in succession.

Before you delete the data on the media after copying is complete, be sure to play back the discs to check that they have been copied to correctly. (l 81)

3 Select [START], then press the

centre of the joystick.

≥ When 2 or more discs are necessary for

copying, follow the on-screen instructions to switch discs.

≥ You may need more discs than displayed

number of discs when you are copying additionally to a used DVD-RAM.

≥ Eject the disc after copying is completed. ≥ When the copied disc is played back on

another device and the list of scenes is displayed, they are ordered by date.

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Important Notice

≥ When inserting a disc containing recorded motion/still pictures into other

devices, a message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed. Do not format the disc, since deleted data cannot be restored later.

Approximate time for copying to a disc

To copy motion pictures to the full capacity of a disc

Disc type Copy time

DVD-RAM Approx. 40 min to 1 h 30 min

DVD-R

/+RW

/+R

DVD-RW

* Even if the data capacity to be copied is small, the time it takes for copying may be

about the same as the time shown in the table.

To copy approx. 600 MB still pictures

Disc type Copy time

DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/

+RW/+R

≥ Copy time of DVD-R DL/+R DL is approximately 2 to 3 times that of DVD-R/+R. ≥ Depending on the following conditions, the time it takes for copying may be longer than

the above times.

jWhen the number of recorded scenes is large jWhen the temperature of the DVD burner has become high

≥ The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD

burner. (l 81)

≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the USB Connection Cable while

copying. Also, do not shake this unit or the DVD burner.

≥ It is impossible to stop copying halfway. ≥ The order in which the scenes were copied cannot be changed. ≥ Data that has been recorded on another device may not be copied. ≥ Because copying is carried out in units of scenes, unused disc space may arise when

copying to two or more discs.

≥ There is no guarantee that a disc created by connecting this unit and the DVD burner will

play back on any playable device.

Approx. 30 min to 1 h

Approx. 15 min to 1 h

Approx. 30 min to 40 min

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Playing back the copied disc

≥ Only discs that have been copied by connecting this unit to the DVD burner or

created with VideoCam Suite 3.5 can be played back.

A USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner)

1 Connect this unit to the DVD burner to prepare for playback. (l 78)

≥ When playing back on a TV, connect this unit to the TV. (l 75)

2 Use the joystick to select a scene or a still picture, then press the

centre of the joystick for playback.

≥ The playback operation is performed the same as when playing back motion pictures or

still pictures. (l 59, 65)

≥ It will return to step 5 on page 78 when [Return] is selected in the thumbnail screen.

≥ It is also possible to switch the media to play back by selecting the play mode select icon.

It is possible to select [DISC]/[VIDEO] or [DISC]/[PICTURE] when the DVD burner is connected.

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Managing the copied disc

≥ Connect this unit to a DVD burner, use the joystick to select [PLAY DISC], then press

the centre of the joystick (l 78)

∫ Formatting discs

This is for initializing DVD-RAM and DVD-RW/+RW discs.

Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased. Back up important data on a PC etc.

Select the menu. (l 23)

To release the disc protection

Select the menu. (l 23)

[DISC SETUP] # [CANCEL PROTECT]

≥ After successfully releasing [AUTO

PROTECT], press the MENU button to close the message screen.

[DISC SETUP] # [FORMAT DISC]

≥ After formatting is complete, press the

MENU button to close the message screen.

≥ Connect this unit and the DVD burner to

format discs. You may no longer be able to use the discs if you format them on another device such as a PC etc.

∫ Auto protect

You can protect (write protect) a DVD-RW disc when copying still pictures.

1 Select the menu. (l 23)

[DISC SETUP] # [AUTO PROTECT] # [ON]

≥ If a disc that you copied to is inserted in

another device without protecting it, a message may be displayed prompting you to format the disc. We recommend setting [AUTO PROTECT] to [ON] in order to prevent accidental deletion.

2 Copy to the disc. (l 79)

≥ After copying, the disc is write protected.

∫ Displaying disc information

Information such as the type of recorded disc, the number of recorded scenes and whether or not the disc is finalized is displayed.

Select the menu. (l 23)

[DISC SETUP] # [DISC STATUS]

≥ Press the MENU button to exit the

information screen.

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Backup

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN



A AV cable (supplied)

≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will

go.

≥ Do not use any other AV cables

except the supplied one.

≥ Select the video input on the video

device and TV that this unit and the video device are connected to.

With other products

Images played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD recorder or video device. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.

Dubbing images onto other video device

1 Connect this unit to a video

device and then change the mode to .

2 Start playback on this unit. 3 Start recording on the

connected device.

≥ To stop recording (dubbing), stop playback

on this unit after stopping recording on the recorder.

≥ If the date and time display and function

indication are not wanted, cancel them before dubbing. (l 28, 76)

If the dubbed images are played back on a wide-screen TV, the images may be stretched vertically. In this case, refer to the operating instruction of the device you are connecting to or read the operating instructions of the wide-screen TV and set the aspect ratio to 16:9.

∫ Using SD card slot or USB

terminal of other video devices

If you have a DVD recorder with an SD card slot or a USB terminal, images recorded by this unit can be copied (dubbed) onto the hard disk or a DVD disc. Refer to the operating instructions of your DVD recorder for information about whether or not it supports copying (dubbing) from an SD card or a USB terminal.

When using a USB terminal

Connect this unit to a DVD recorder with the USB cable (supplied), then select [PC/ RECORDER] on the USB function selection screen.

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With a PC

Before using

What you can do with a PC

VideoCam Suite 3.5

You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like DVD discs or SD card using VideoCam Suite 3.5, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM. Refer to the operating instructions of VideoCam Suite 3.5 (PDF file) for details on how to use it.

∫ Smart wizard

The Smart wizard screen is automatically displayed when you connect this unit to a PC with VideoCam Suite 3.5 installed. (l 92)

Copy to PC:

You can copy motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs.

Copy to disc:

You can copy to disc in conventional standard picture quality (MPEG2 format). ≥ Select the function you wish to use and follow the on-screen instructions for easy copying.

Available function Data type Software required

Copying data to a PC Motion

Editing:

Editing motion picture data copied on an HDD of a PC ≥ Title, Transition, Delete partially, Divide

Scene

≥ Converting part of motion picture into still

picture

Online sharing: You can upload motion pictures on the Internet and share them with your family and friends.

Playing back on a PC

Refer to page 97 if using a Mac.

picture and

still picture

Motion picture

CD-ROM (supplied):

VideoCam Suite 3.5

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≥ When Windows is used as the PC operating system, a message prompting to format

may display when a SDXC card is read. (Please be aware that if a media is formatted, then all the data recorded on the media will be erased.) http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html

≥ VideoCam Suite 3.5 can handle images recorded with this unit or by using VideoCam Suite

3.5. Images created with other video cameras, DVD recorders, software and commercial DVD-Videos are not supported.

≥ We cannot guarantee proper operation of this unit if you use software other than that

supplied.

≥ Do not copy images recorded on this unit using any software other than the supplied

software.

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End User License Agreement

Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.

You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to Panasonic Corporation (“Panasonic”), its distributors or dealers from which you made the purchase.

Article 1 License Licensee is granted the right to use the software, including the information recorded or described on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any other media provided to Licensee (collectively “Software”), but all applicable rights to patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets in the Software are not transferred to Licensee.

Article 2 Use by a Third Party Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or allow any third party, whether free of charge or not, to use, copy or modify the Software, except as expressly provided for in this Agreement.

Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software Licensee may make a single copy of the Software in whole or a part solely for backup purpose.

Article 4 Computer Licensee may use the Software only on one computer, and may not use it on more than one computer.

Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Disassembly Licensee may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software, except to the extent either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where Licensee resides. Panasonic, or its distributors will not be responsible for any defects in the Software or damage to Licensee caused by Licensee’s reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembly of the Software.

Article 6 Indemnification The Software is provided “AS-IS” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, warranties of non-infringement, merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose. Further, Panasonic does not warrant that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic or any of its distributors will not be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensee’s use of the Software.

Article 7 Export Control Licensee agrees not to export or re-export to any country the Software in any form without the appropriate export licenses under regulations of the country where Licensee resides, if necessary.

Article 8 Termination of License The right granted to Licensee hereunder will be automatically terminated if Licensee contravenes any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. In this event, Licensee must destroy the Software and related documentation together with all the copies thereof at Licensee’s own expense.

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With a PC

Before using

Operating environment

≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled,

some PCs cannot be used.

≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible

DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a DVD.)

≥ Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.

jWhen 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected

through USB hubs or by using extension cables.

jOperation on an upgraded OS. jOperation on an OS other than the one pre-installed.

≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed

with any other USB cables.)

≥ This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98,

Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows NT.

∫ Operating environment for VideoCam Suite 3.5

PC IBM PC/AT compatible PC

OS Windows 7 (32 bit) Starter

CPU Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or higher (including compatible CPU)

RAM Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/2 GB or more (64 bit)

Display High Colour (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended)

Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Home Basic/Home Premium/Ultimate/ Professional Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/ Ultimate SP1/SP2 Windows XP (32 bit) SP3

≥ Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or higher is recommended when a

playback function or MPEG2 output function is used.

Windows Vista: 1 GB or more Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)

Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (1280k1024 pixels or more recommended) Video card supporting DirectX 9.0c (supports overlay of DirectDraw) PCI Express

™

k16 compatible recommended

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Free hard disk space

Sound DirectSound support

Interface USB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)]

Other requirements

≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only. ≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French and Simplified

Chinese.

≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on all DVD drives. ≥ Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows 7

Enterprise, Windows XP Media Center Edition or Tablet PC Edition.

≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment. ≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-monitor environment. ≥ If using Windows XP, an administrative account user only can use this software. If using

Windows Vista/Windows 7, administrative account and standard account users only can use this software. (An administrative account user should install and uninstall this software.)

≥ DVD discs authored with this software are not guaranteed to play in all DVD players.

Ultra DMA — 33 or more 450 MB or more (for installing software) ≥ When writing to a DVD/SD, more than double the amount of free

space as the disc being created is necessary.

Mouse or equivalent pointing device SD card reader/writer Internet connection

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∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)

PC IBM PC/AT compatible PC

OS Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit)

CPU Windows 7/Windows Vista: 1.0 GHz or higher

RAM Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/2 GB or more (64 bit)

Interface USB port

Other requirements

≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.

Windows Vista (32 bit) SP1/SP2 Windows XP (32 bit) SP3

Windows XP: Intel Pentium 400 MHz or higher

Windows Vista Home Basic: 512 MB or more Windows Vista Home Premium/Business/Ultimate/Enterprise: 1 GB or more Windows XP: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)

Mouse or equivalent pointing device

III 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron

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With a PC

Setup

Installation

When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent authorization. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.)

≥ Before starting the installation, close all applications that are running. ≥ Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed. ≥ Explanation of operations and screens is based on Windows Vista.

1 Insert the CD-ROM into the PC.

≥ Click [Run setup.exe] # [Continue]. ≥ When using Windows 7 or the following

screen is not displayed automatically, select [Start] # [Computer] (or doubleclick on [Computer] on the desktop), and then double-click [Panasonic].

≥ If the country or region cannot be

selected, select [PAL Area].

≥ When the confirmation message appears,

click [Yes].

5 Select where the application is

to be installed, then click

[Next].

2 Click [Next]. 3 Select [I accept the terms of

the license agreement], then click [Next].

4 Select the country or region

where you live, then click [Next].

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6 Select [Yes] or [No] to create

shortcut.

≥ A message regarding the playback in the

environment used may be displayed depending on the performance of the PC used. Click [OK] after confirming.

7 When installation is complete, some

notes will appear.

Check the contents, then close the window.

8 Select [Yes, I want to restart my

computer now.], then click [Finish].

The PC must be rebooted for the application to work.

∫ Uninstalling VideoCam Suite

3.5

Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require.

1 Select [start] # [Control Panel]

# [Uninstall a program].

2 Select [VideoCam Suite 3.5],

then click [Uninstall].

≥ Proceed with the uninstallation by

following the on-screen instructions.

≥ After uninstalling the software, be sure to

reboot the PC.

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Setup

Connecting to a PC

≥ Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed. ≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC.

A USB cable (supplied)

1 Connect this unit to the AC

adaptor.

≥ It is possible to use it connected to the PC

with the batteries only.

≥ Use the AC adapter to free you from

worrying about the battery running down.

2 Turn on the unit.

≥ This function is available in all modes. ≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor

will be turned off after about 5 seconds. Operating the joystick will cause the LCD monitor to turn on again.

3 Connect this unit to a PC.

≥ Insert the USB connectors as far as they

will go.

≥ Do not use any other USB cables except

the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.)

≥ The Smart wizard screen is automatically

displayed when VideoCam Suite 3.5 is installed.

≥ This unit is automatically recognised as an

external drive of the PC. (l 95)

≥ A USB function selection screen will be

displayed if VideoCam Suite 3.5 has not been installed. Use the joystick to select [PC], then press the centre of the joystick.When you select an option other than [PC], reconnect the USB cable.

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≥ When Windows is used as the PC

operating system, a message prompting to format may display when a SDXC card is read. (Please be aware that if a media is formatted, then all the data recorded on the media will be erased.) http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/ information/SDXC.html

≥ When the unit is connected to a PC its

SDR-T70

SDR-H100

SDR-S70

SDR-T70

SDR-H100

power cannot be turned off. Disconnect the USB cable, before turning this unit off.

≥ Do not disconnect the USB cable or the

AC adaptor while the access lamp is on or card access icon ( ) appears on the unit screen.

≥

Do not disconnect the USB cable or the AC adaptor while the access lamp is on or Built-in memory access icon ( ) appears on the unit screen.

≥

Do not disconnect the USB cable or the AC adaptor while the HDD access lamp is on or HDD access icon ( ) appears on the unit screen.

≥

When performing reading/writing between a PC and an SD card, be aware that some SD card slots built into PCs and some SD card readers are not compatible with the SDHC memory card or SDXC memory card.

∫ To disconnect USB cable

safely

1 Double click the icon in task tray

displayed on the PC.

≥ Depending on your PC’s settings, this

icon may not be displayed.

2 Select [USB Mass Storage Device]

and click [Stop]. 3

Verify [MATSHITA SDR-S70/SD USB

Device] is selected and click [OK].

Verify [MATSHITA SDR-T70/SD USB

Device] or [MATSHITA SDR-T70/MEM

USB Device] is selected and click

[OK].

Verify [MATSHITA SDR-H100/SD USB

Device] or [MATSHITA SDR-H100/

HDD USB Device] is selected and

click [OK].

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Charging the battery by connecting it to different devices

When using the battery, if you turn off the unit and connect it to a PC, Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or Panasonic DVD recorder, the battery will charge.

≥ When connecting this unit to a PC for the first time, make sure to connect this unit to

the PC with this unit turned on.

≥ Insert the USB cable securely all the way. It will not operate properly if it is not inserted all

the way.

≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one.

with any other USB cables.)

≥ Be sure to connect the unit directly to the PC, Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD recorder. ≥ During charging, the status indicator flashes. ≥ You cannot charge when the status indicator flashes rapidly for approx. 1 minute, or when

it does not light at all. Charge using the AC adaptor. (l 14)

≥ It will take 2 or 3 times longer to charge compared to when using the AC adaptor. ≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 110. ≥ When this unit is connected to a PC, Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD recorder using a USB

cable while the unit is turned on, power is also supplied from the connected equipment to this unit.

(Operation is not guaranteed

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About the PC display

DCIM

CAM_SD

100CDPFQ

MGR_INFO

PRG001

MISC

SD_VIDEO

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101CDPFS

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





SDR-T70

SDR-H100

CAM_MEM/CAM_HDD*

DCIM

100CDPFQ

MGR_INFO

PRG001

SD_VIDEO

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101CDPFS

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



SDR-T70

SDR-H100

When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive. ≥ Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [Computer].

We recommend using VideoCam Suite

3.5 to copy motion picture data. Using Windows Explorer or other programmes on the PC to copy, move or rename files and folders recorded with this unit will result in them being unusable with VideoCam Suite 3.5. It is impossible to write data to the built-in memory or HDD on this unit from a PC.

Example folder structure of an SD card:

/ Example folder structure of built-in memory or HDD:

* [CAM_MEM] is displayed

* [CAM_HDD] is displayed. The following data will be recorded.

1 Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG

format (S1000001.JPG etc.)

2 JPEG format still pictures created

from the motion picture

3 The DPOF setting files 4 SD-Video standard control data 5 SD-Video standard video data

(maximum of 99 files)

∫ Copying your still pictures to

your PC

Card reader function (mass storage)

Still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to the PC with Explorer or other programmes.

1 Double click the folder that contains

the still pictures. ([DCIM] # [100CDPFQ] etc.)

2 Drag and drop the still pictures onto

the destination folder (on the PC’s HDD).

≥ Do not delete the SD card’s folders. Doing

so may make the SD card unusable in this unit.

≥ When data not supported by this unit has

been recorded on a PC, it will not be recognised by this unit.

≥ Always use this unit to format SD cards.

VQT3H99

With a PC

Using with a PC

≥ When using VideoCam Suite 3.5 on Windows XP, log on to your computer as

Administrator (or with a login name equally authorized). If you log on with a login name other than Administrator, you cannot use the applications.

≥ When using VideoCam Suite 3.5 on Windows Vista/Windows 7, log on to your computer as

Administrator (or with a login name equally authorized) or with the user name for a standard user account. If you log on with a user name for a guest user account, the software cannot be used.

(On the PC)

Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [Panasonic] # [VideoCam Suite 3.5] # [VideoCam Suite].

≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of

the software.

Starting VideoCam Suite

3.5

Reading the operating instructions of the software applications

≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read the

PDF operating instructions.

Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [Panasonic] # [VideoCam Suite 3.5] # [Operating Instructions].

VQT3H99

With a PC

SDR-T70

SDR-H100

SDR-T70

SDR-H100

Using with a PC

If using Mac

≥ VideoCam Suite 3.5 is not available for Mac. ≥ SDXC memory cards cannot be used on Mac. ≥ iMovie’11 supported. For details about iMovie’11, please contact Apple Inc.

∫ Operating environment

PC Mac

OS Mac OS X 10.6.3

CPU Intel Core Duo or better

RAM 1 GB or more

Interface USB port

≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled,

some PCs cannot be used.

≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS. ≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.

∫ Copying still pictures on PC

1 Connect this unit to a PC via the supplied USB cable.

≥ The USB function selection screen will appear.

2 Use the joystick to select [PC], then press the centre of the joystick.

≥ This unit is automatically recognised as an external drive of Mac. ≥ When you select an option other than [PC], reconnect the USB cable. ≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor will be turned off after about 5 seconds.

Operating the joystick will cause the LCD monitor to turn on again.

3 Double-click [CAM_SD] displayed on the desktop.

≥

[CAM_SD] and [CAM_MEM] are displayed on the desktop.

≥

[CAM_SD] and [CAM_HDD] are displayed on the desktop.

≥ Files are stored in [100CDPFQ]/[101CDPFS] folder etc. in the [DCIM] folder.

Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the PC.

∫ To disconnect USB cable safely

Drag [CAM_SD] disk icon to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB cable.

≥

[CAM_SD] and [CAM_MEM] are displayed on the desktop.

≥

[CAM_SD] and [CAM_HDD] are displayed on the desktop.

VQT3H99

Others

SDR-T70

SDR-H100

PRE-REC

MNL

AWB

Indications

∫ Recording indications

*1 only *2 only

1/100 OPEN 0dB

0h00m00s

R 1h20m

PRE-RECAWB

1h30m

R3000

15. 11. 201112:34

Remaining battery power (l 17)

1h30m Remaining battery time

R1h20m Remaining time for motion

0h00m00s Elapsed recording time

(“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.)

15.11.2011 12:34

XP SP LP

Motion picture recording mode (l 40)

(White) Card recording possible

(Green) Recognising the card

¥/; (Red) Recording

; (Green) Recording pause

(l 17)

picture recording (l 38)

(l 38)

Date/time indication (l 28)

World time setting (l 29)

Built-in memory recording possible status

HDD recording possible status

status

PRE-REC (l 49)

Manual mode (l 55)

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Intelligent auto mode (l 34)

MF Manual focus (l 58)

/// / /

White balance (l 56)

1/100 Shutter speed (l 57)

OPEN/F2.2 Iris value (l 57)

0dB Gain value (l 57)

/// // / / / /

Scene mode (l 51)

///

Power LCD (l 31)

Image stabilizer (l 45)

AF/AE tracking (l 46)

Relay recording (l 52)

Zoom microphone (l 53)

WB ADJUST (l 53)

Wind noise canceller (l 53)

Backlight compensation (l 48)

Soft skin mode (l 49)

/ Fade (White), Fade (Black)

(l 48)

Colour night view function (l 49)

Intelligent contrast control (l 49)

Web mode (l 48)

Ø10/Ø2 Self-Timer recording (l 53)

R3000 Remaining number of still

pictures (l 42)

VQT3H99

(White) Still picture recording

(Red) Recording still picture

possible status

HDD Falling detection

(l 5)

∫ Playback indications

1/;/5//6//7/8/D/E/ ;1/2;

Display during playback (l 59, 65)

0h00m00s Playback time (l 60)

No.10 Scene number

Repeat playback (l 64)

100-0001 Still picture folder/file name

DPOF already set (to more than 1) (l 71)

Resume playback (l 64)

Protected motion pictures/ still pictures (l 69)

Scenes recorded in the web mode

(l 48)

∫ Indication of connection to

other devices

Accessing the card (l 93)

Accessing the built-in memory

(l 93)

Accessing the HDD (l 93)

∫ Confirmatory indications

–– (Time display)

The built-in battery is low. (l 28)

Warning for face-to-face recording (l 32)

SD card is not inserted or is non-compatible.

The HDD cannot be accessed as the drop detection function has detected that the unit was dropped. If it detects that the unit is being continuously dropped, recording may stop.

∫ Confirmatory indications when

a DVD burner is connected

Disc playback (l 81)

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Disc type (l 77)

Unusable disc

VQT3H99

Others

SDR-T70

SDR-H100

Indications

Messages

Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text. *1 only *2 only

RECOMMEND DATA BACK UP PERIODICALLY.

We recommend backing up important recorded motion pictures and still pictures periodically to a PC, DVD disc etc. to protect it. This message does not indicate that there is a problem with this unit.

HDD BACKUP RECOMMENDED.

There is a possible problem with the HDD. Copy the motion pictures and still pictures stored on the HDD to a PC or a DVD disc immediately (l 77, 84), and detach the power and contact your dealer.

HDD ERROR OCCURRED. PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF, THEN TURN ON AGAIN.

Access to HDD failed. Turn on the power again. Make sure not to give a strong shock or impact to the unit.

CANNOT OPERATE DUE TO LOW TEMPERATURE.

The internal temperature of this unit is extremely low so it cannot be operated. If “Please Wait.” appears after this message, wait a while without turning the unit off. It may take time until the unit can be used.

CHECK CARD.

This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognised by the unit. If this message appears even though motion pictures and still pictures are recorded on an SD card, the card may be unstable. Reinsert the SD card, then turn the power off and then on again.

*1*2

100

VQT3H99

THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED.

≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l 12)

If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, remove the battery and then insert it again. If the message appears even after repeating this several times, this unit needs repair. Detach the power and consult the dealer who you purchased this unit from. Do not attempt to repair it by yourself.

≥ You are attempting to connect an AC adaptor not compatible with this unit. Use the

supplied AC adaptor. (l 14)

PLEASE CHECK EXTERNAL DRIVE OR DISC.

A disc that cannot be used when connecting the unit to the DVD burner has been inserted, or the DVD burner is not recognised properly. Connect the USB Connection Cable again and insert a disc to copy the data. (l 77)

Panasonic SDR-H100 Operating Instructions

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Information for Your Safety

Contents

Accessories

Preparation

Before using

Parts identification and handling

Setup

Power supply

Inserting the battery

Charging the battery

Charging and recording time

Recording to a card

Cards that you can use with this unit

Inserting/removing an SD card

Turning the unit on/off

Turning the power on and off with the power button

Turning the power on and off with the LCD monitor

Selecting a mode

Using the menu screen

Language selection

Menu list

Setting date and time

World time setting (Displaying the time of the travel destination)

Adjusting LCD monitor

LCD monitor adjustment

Recording Yourself

Recording

Recording (Basic)

Before recording

Intelligent auto mode

Quick start

Quick power on

Recording motion pictures

Selecting a media to record [SDR-T70]/[SDR-H100]

Recording modes/approximate recordable time

Shooting guide

Recording still pictures

Picture size

Simultaneous recording (recording still pictures while recording motion pictures)

Approximate number of recordable pictures

Recording functions

Enhanced optical zoom

Digital zoom function

Image stabilizer function

AF/AE tracking

Recording (Advanced)

Recording functions of operation icons

Operation icons

Recording functions of menus

Manual recording functions

White balance

Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment

Recording with manual focus

Playback

Playback

Motion picture playback

Creating still picture from motion picture

Time frame index

Playing back motion pictures by date

Repeat playback

Resuming the previous playback

Still picture playback

Playing back still pictures by date

Changing the playback setting and playing back the slide show

Editing

Deleting scenes/still pictures

Protecting scenes/still pictures

DPOF setting

Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory/HDD [SDR-T70]/[SDR-H100]

Copying

Formatting

With a TV

Watching Video/Pictures on your TV

Backup

With other products

Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play back a disc