PANASONIC SDR-H86 User Manual

Operating Instructions

SD Video Camera

Model No. SDR-S50

SD/HDD Video Camera

SDR-T55 SDR-T50

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

Model No. SDR-H86

Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.

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Information for Your Safety

Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic SD Video Camera, SD/HDD Video Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your SD Video Camera, SD/HDD Video Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.

∫ Caution for AC mains lead

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13AMPERE SOCKET.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live. As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue. The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL Ó OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF— KEEP DRY.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below. If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

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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.

≥ When you use the cable which are sold

separately, please make sure to use the one whose length is less than 3 metres.

≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of

children to prevent swallowing.

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

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∫ Information for Users on

SDR-H86

SDR-S50

SDR-T55

SDR-T50

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 ,

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.

, and . Pictures may be slightly

SDR-S50

∫ 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

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indicated by in these operating

SDR-T55

SDR-T50

SDR-H86

instructions.

≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an

arrow, for example: l 00

∫ Handling of built-in memory

[SDR-T55]/[SDR-T50]

This unit is equipped with the built-in 8 GB memory. When using this component, pay attention to the following points.

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 79, 86) ≥ Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 11) 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 unit (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 110)

∫ Handling of HDD [SDR-H86]

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 unit 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 79, 86)

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.

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 unit 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 13)

illuminates while the HDD is being accessed (initialization, recording,

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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 unit (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 110)

∫ 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 20 for more details on SD

cards.

∫ Licenses

≥ SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C,

LLC.

≥ U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,549; 6,381,747;

7,050,698; 6,516,132; and 5,583,936. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

≥ Microsoft

Vista trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

≥ Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted

with permission from Microsoft Corporation.

≥ IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks

of International Business Machines Corporation of the U.S.

≥ Intel

the registered trademarks or trademarks of the 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.

≥ YouTube and Picasa are trademarks of

Google, Inc.

≥ 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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Contents

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

Accessories........................................... 10

Preparation

Before using

[1] Parts identification and

handling ...................................... 11

Setup

[1] Power supply.............................. 14

Inserting the battery ..................... 15

Charging the battery .................... 16

Charging and recording time........ 18

[2] Recording to a card ................... 20

Cards that you can use with

this unit......................................... 20

Inserting/removing an SD card .... 22

[3] Turning the unit on/off ............... 23

Turning the unit on and off

with the power button ................... 23

Turning the unit on and off

with the LCD monitor ................... 23

[4] Selecting a mode ....................... 24

[5] Using the menu screen ............. 25

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

Menu list....................................... 26

[6] Setting date and time................. 30

World time setting (Displaying the

time of the travel destination) ....... 31

[7] Adjusting LCD monitor.............. 32

LCD monitor adjustment .............. 32

Recording Yourself....................... 33

Recording

Recording (Basic)

[1] Before recording........................ 34

Intelligent auto mode ................... 35

Quick start.................................... 37

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

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

Selecting a media to record [SDR-T55]/[SDR-T50]/

[SDR-H86] ................................... 39

Recording in long recording

mode............................................ 40

Recording modes/approximate

recordable time ............................ 41

Shooting guide............................. 43

[3] Recording still pictures ............. 44

Picture size .................................. 45

Simultaneous recording (recording still pictures while

recording motion pictures)........... 45

Number of recordable pictures .... 45

[4] Recording functions .................. 46

Enhanced optical zoom ............... 46

Digital zoom function ................... 46

Image stabilizer function .............. 47

Recording with the video light

[SDR-H86] ................................... 47

[5] AF/AE tracking ........................... 48

Recording (Advanced)

[1] Recording functions of

operation icons .......................... 49

Operation icons............................ 49

[2] Recording functions of

menus ......................................... 53

[3] Manual recording functions...... 57

White balance .............................. 58

Manual shutter speed/

iris adjustment .............................. 59

Recording with manual focus....... 60

PreparationRecordingPlaybackBackupWith a PCOthers

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Playback

[1] Motion picture playback ............ 61

Creating still picture from motion

picture .......................................... 64

Time frame index ......................... 64

Playing back motion pictures

by date ......................................... 65

Repeat playback .......................... 66

Resuming the previous

playback ....................................... 66

[2] Still picture playback ................. 67

Playing back still pictures

by date ......................................... 68

Changing the playback setting and

playing back the slide show ......... 69

Editing

[1] Deleting scenes/still pictures ... 70

Protecting scenes/still pictures..... 71

[2] Dividing a scene to partially

delete........................................... 72

[3] DPOF setting .............................. 73

[4]

Copying between SD card and

Built-in Memory/HDD..................... 74

Copying [SDR-T55]/[SDR-T50]/

[SDR-H86].................................... 75

[5] Formatting .................................. 76

With a TV

[1] Watching Video/Pictures on

your TV........................................ 77

Backup

With other products

[1]

Connecting a DVD burner to

copy to/play back a disc............... 79

Preparing for copying/playing

back ............................................. 79

Copying to discs .......................... 81

Playing back the copied disc ....... 83

Managing the copied disc............ 84

[2] Dubbing images onto other

video device ............................... 85

With a PC

Before using

[1] What you can do with a PC ....... 86

End User License Agreement...... 88

[2] Operating environment ............. 89

Setup

[1] Installation .................................. 92

[2] Connecting to a PC.................... 94

About the PC display ................... 96

Using with a PC

[1] Starting VideoCam Suite 3.0..... 97

Reading the operating instructions of the software

applications .................................. 97

Upload to YouTube ...................... 98

[2] If using Mac ................................ 99

Others

Indications

[1] Indications ................................ 100

[2] Messages.................................. 102

About recovery........................... 103

Helpful hints

[1] Functions that cannot be used

simultaneously ......................... 104

[2] Troubleshooting....................... 105

Cautions for use ................................. 109

Specifications ..................................... 114

Index .................................................... 118

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∫ Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre ≥ For customers within the UK: 0844 844

3852

≥ For customers within the Republic of

lreland: 01 289 8333

≥ Visit our website for product information

www.panasonic.co.uk

≥ E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk

Technical Support for AV Software ≥ For customers within the UK: 0844 844

3869

≥ For customers within the Republic of

Ireland: 01 289 8333

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

≥ For customers: 0844 844 3856 ≥ Order accessory and consumable items

for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday–Thursday 9.00 a.m.–5.30 p.m., Friday 9.30 a.m.– 5.30 p.m. (Excluding public holidays)

≥ Or go on line through our Internet

Accessory ordering application at www.pas-europe.com

≥ Most major credit and debit cards

accepted.

≥ All enquiries transactions and distribution

facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.

≥ It couldn’t be simpler! ≥ Also available through our Internet is

direct shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details.

Interested in purchasing an extended guarantee? Please call 0870 240 6284 or visit our website www.panasonic.co.uk/guarantee

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Accessories

Check the accessories before using this unit. Product numbers correct as of December 2009. These may be subject to change.

Battery pack

VW-VBL090 (SDR-S50) (SDR-T55/SDR-T50)

Battery pack

VW-VBK180 (SDR-H86)

AC adaptor

VSK0712

AC cable

K2CT39A00002

AV cable

K2KYYYY00054

USB cable

K1HY04YY0032

CD-ROM

Software

Optional accessories

Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

Battery charger (VW-BC10EB)

Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBL090) (SDR-S50) (SDR-T55/SDR-T50)

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-BN2)

Accessory kit (VW-ACK180EB)

SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card (Refer to page 20)

* The shoe adaptor VW-SK12E (optional)

is necessary.

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Preparation

1 23

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10 11

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 32)

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 35)

3 Optical image stabilizer button

[ , O.I.S.] (l 47)

4 Power button [ ] (l 23) 5 Light/Delete button [

(l 47, 70)

6 Long recording button [LONG REC.]

(l 40)

7 Audio-video output terminal [A/V]

(l 77, 85)

≥ Use the AV cable (only the supplied

cable).

8 USB terminal [ ] (l 80, 94) 9 Access lamp [ACCESS]

(l 22) 10 SD card slot (l 22) 11 SD card cover [SD CARD] (l 22)

LIGHT/]

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12 Video light (l 47) (SDR-H86)

15 16

17 18 19 20

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13 Lens cover 14 Lens 15 Open/close switch for the lens cover

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

Slide open/close switch for the lens cover.

16 Microphone (built-in, stereo)

17 AF/AE button [AF/AE] (l 48) 18 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 25) ≥ To select the recording functions (l 49) ≥ To adjust manually (l 57) ≥ Playback operations (l 61, 67)

19 Mode switch (l 24) 20 Recording start/stop button (l 38) 21 Menu button [MENU] (l 25) 22 Battery holder (l 15)

23 Photoshot button [ ] (l 44)

2423

30 31

24 When recording: Zoom lever [W/T]

(l 46)

When playing back: Thumbnail

display switch [ / ] (l 62)/

Volume lever [sVOLr] (l 63) 25 Speaker 26 Status indicator (l 23) 27 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD]

(SDR-H86) (l 5) 28 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 16)

≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors

except the supplied one.

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

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

30 Battery release lever [BATTERY]

(l 15) 31 Tripod receptacle

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Preparation

SDR-S50

SDR-T55

SDR-T50

SDR-H86

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 judging whether the battery can be used

safely, and only dedicated batteries (VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360) support this function. Only batteries which are genuine Panasonic products and batteries from other companies certified by Panasonic can be used. (Only batteries which support this function can be used) Note that Panasonic can only guarantee the quality, performance or safety of genuine Panasonic batteries and not those made by other companies.

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. 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 unit. (l 23)

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

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Charging the battery

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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 unit is turned on.

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 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 112 when the status indicator flashes either rapidly or slowly. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 10, 18). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ≥ 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%

SDR-S50/SDR-T55/SDR-T50

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]

2h50min

4h50min

Charging

time

Charging time

2h20min 1h20min 40min

2h50min 2h55min 1h30min

4h50min 6h 3h10min

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Recording

destination

HDD

Maximum

continuously

recordable time

Maximum

Recording

mode

XP 2h30min 1h15min

SP/LP/LXP/

LSP/LLP

XP/SP 2h35min 1h20min

LP/LXP/

LSP/LLP

XP 5h 2h40min

SP 5h5min 2h40min

LP/LXP/

LSP/LLP

XP 5h15min 2h45min

SP 5h20min 2h50min

LP/LXP/

LSP/LLP

continuously

recordable

time

2h30min 1h20min

2h40min 1h25min

5h10min 2h45min

5h25min 2h50min

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.

≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you

≥ If the actual remaining time exceeds 9 hours 59 minutes, the indication will stay green

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

####If there is less than 3 minutes remaining,

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

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.

and will not change until the remaining time falls below 9 hours 59 minutes.

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 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.

32 MB/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 106)

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





When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 76) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.

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 112 for details on handling the SD card.

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Preparation

To turn off the unit

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



Setup

Turning the unit on/off

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

Turning the unit on and off with the power button

Press the power button to turn on the unit.

A The status indicator lights.

Turning the unit on and off with the LCD monitor

The unit is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and the unit is turned off when it is closed.

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

∫ To turn on the unit

∫ To turn off the unit

A The status indicator lights.

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

button to turn on the unit.

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

≥ The unit 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, 44)

Playback mode (l 61, 67)

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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-T50

SDR-T55

SDR-T50

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 104)

Recording mode

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

[Built-inMemory].

RECORD SETUP

[SCENE MODE] (l 53)

[D.ZOOM] (l 46)

[REC MODE] (l 41)

[RELAY REC]

[REC ASPECT] (l 54)

[FACE FRAMING] (l 54)

[GUIDE LINES] (l 51)

[WEB MODE] (l 50)

[FADE] (l 50)

[FADE COLOUR] (l 50)

[AUTO SLOW SHTR]

SDR-T55

SDR-H86

SDR-S50

(l 54)

[BACKLIGHT COMPENS.] (l 50)

[INTELLIGENT CONTRAST]*1(l 51)

[SOFT SKIN MODE]

[COLOUR NIGHT VIEW]

[SHOOTING GUIDE] (l 43)

[WIND NOISE CANCELLER]

[ZOOM MIC]

[WB ADJUST]

[MF ASSIST]

(l 51)

(l 55)

(l 60)

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PICTURE

SDR-T55

SDR-H86

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[SELF TIMER] (l 55)

[SHTR SOUND] (l 56)

SETUP

[DISPLAY] The screen indications are selected as shown in the illustration below.

MEDIA SELECT

*2*3

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

SDR-T50

When recording to the SD card, select [SD CARD]. When recording to the built-in memory, select [BuiltinMemory]. (l 39, 61, 67)

When recording to the SD card, select [SD CARD]. When recording to the HDD, select [HDD]. (l 39, 61, 67)

[OFF] [ON]

R 1h20m

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[EXT. DISPLAY] (l 78)

[CLOCK SET] (l 30)

[SET WORLD TIME] (l 31)

[DATE/TIME] (l 30)

[D AT E FO R MAT] (l 30)

[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 37)

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[ALERT SOUND]

SDR-S50

SDR-T55

SDR-T50

SDR-H86

Starting and stopping of recording and unit 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 102)

[POWER LCD] (l 32)

[LCD SET] (l 32)

[TV ASPECT] (l 78)

[INITIAL SET]

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

(Settings for [MEDIA SELECT]

*2*3

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

*2*3

(l 76)

[FORMAT MEDIA]

[FORMAT CARD]

[DEMO MODE]

This item is used to start the unit demonstration. (Only when the mode is at the position)

If [DEMO MODE] is switched [ON] when there is no SD card inserted, the demonstration automatically starts.

If [DEMO MODE] is switched [ON] 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 26)

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

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Playback mode

SDR-H86

SDR-S50

SDR-T55

SDR-T50

SDR-H86

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

selected. *8 This appears only when the [VIDEO/HDD] is selected.

SDR-T55

SDR-T50

VIDEO SETUP

[REPEAT PLAY] (l 66)

[RESUME PLAY] (l 66)

*7*8

(l 71)

(l 72)

(l 75)

[SCENE PROTECT]

[GUIDE LINES] (l 51)

EDIT SCENE

[SPLIT&DELETE]

[DELETE] (l 70)

*1*3*4

COPY

DISC SETUP

[FORMAT DISC] (l 84)

[AUTO PROTECT] (l 84)

[CANCEL PROTECT] (l 84)

[DISC STATUS] (l 84)

SETUP

*3*4

(l 74)

[MEDIA STATUS]

[CARD STATUS]

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 73)

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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 25)

[SETUP] # [CLOCK SET]

2 Select the date or time, then

adjust the desired value with

the joystick.

A Displaying the World time setting

(l 31):

[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 31)

≥ Press the MENU button to complete the

setting.

Changing the date format

Select the menu. (l 25) [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. 6 months. (The battery is still being recharged even if the unit is off.)

WAR NING

THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC SUPPLIER.

Changing the date and time display mode

Select the menu. (l 25) [SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # [OFF]/[D/T]/ [DATE]

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