Panasonic SDR-T55PC, SDR-T50P, SDR-T55P, SDR-T50PC, SDR-S50PC User Manual

Operating Instructions

SD Video Camera	SD/HDD Video Camera
Model No. SDR-S50P/PC	Model No. SDR-H85P/PC
SDR-T55P/PC
SDR-T50P/PC

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

Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.

For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

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Things You Should

Know

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

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

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

Date of Purchase

Dealer Purchased From

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone No.

Model No.

Serial No.

Safety Precautions

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

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

CAUTION!

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

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

FCC Note:

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

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

FCC Caution:	To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation
	instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite
	core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name:	Panasonic
Model No.:	SDR-S50P/SDR-T55P/SDR-T50P/SDR-H85P
Responsible party:	Panasonic Corporation of North America
	One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact:	Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
	1-800-211-PANA (7262)

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

SDR-S50P			SDR-T55P			SDR-T50P

SDR-H85P

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.

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

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Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 C (140 F) or incinerate.

AC adaptor

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

But

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

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

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

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

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.

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

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

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

<For USA-California only>

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

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

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

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

1)Read these instructions.

2)Keep these instructions.

3)Heed all warnings.

4)Follow all instructions.

5)Do not use this apparatus near water.

6)Clean only with dry cloth.

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

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

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

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

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

12)Use only with the

cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the

manufacturer, or

sold with the apparatus. When a

cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

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

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

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Precautions

USE & LOCATION

WARNING

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

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

CAUTION

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

DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMERA TO EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ...

Such as, in direct sunlight, inside a closed car, next to a heater, etc... This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your camera.

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

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

STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA ... Store and handle your camera in a manner that will not subject it to unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). Your camera contains a sensitive pick-up

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device which could be damaged by improper handling or storage.

CARE

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

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

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

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authori ies or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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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).

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: 00

Handling of built-in memory [SDR-T55]/[SDR-T50]

SDR-T55

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

SDR-T50

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. ( 79, 86)

Access lamp [ACCESS] ( 16) 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 builtin memory or cause a malfunction in the unit.

Turn off the power (remove the battery)

Insert and remove the USB cable

Expose the unit to vibrations or shock

About disposing of or giving away this unit. ( 111)

Handling of HDD [SDR-H85]

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 similar 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. ( 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 consumer support. ( 124, 125)

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SDR-S50

SDR-H85

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 (9800 feet) or higher above sea level.

Transportation

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

Falling detection

[ G ] 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] ( 18) 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.

Turn off the power (remove the battery)

Insert and remove the USB cable

Expose the unit to vibrations or shock

About disposing of or giving away this unit. ( 111)

IMPORTANT

Carefully observe copyright laws

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

These operating instructions are designed for use with models SDR-S50 ,

SDR-T55 , SDR-T50 and

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. Pictures 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.

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 23 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.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

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

Microsoft®, Windows® and Windows Vista® are either registered trademarks or

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

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

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

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

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.

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Contents
Accessories............................................		12
Quick Guide............................................		13
	Preparation
Before using
[1]	Parts identification and
	handling.......................................	16
Setup
[1]	Power supply..............................	19
	Inserting the battery .....................	19
	Charging the battery ....................	20
	Charging and recording time........	21
[2] Recording to a card ...................		23
	Cards that you can use with
	this unit.........................................	23
	Inserting/removing an SD card .....	24
[3] Turning the unit on/off...............		25
	Turning the power on and off
	with the power button...................	25
	Turning the power on and off
	with the LCD monitor ...................	25
[4]	Selecting a mode .......................	26
[5] Using the menu screen .............		27
	Language selection......................	28
	Menu list.......................................	28
[6] Setting date and time.................		32
	World time setting
	(Displaying the time of the travel
	destination) ..................................	33
[7]	Adjusting LCD monitor..............	34
	LCD monitor adjustment ..............	34
	Recording Yourself.......................	34

	Recording
Recording (Basic)
[1]	Before recording........................	35
	Intelligent Auto Mode...................	36
	Quick start....................................	38
	Quick power on............................	38
[2]	Recording motion pictures .......	39
	Selecting a media to record
	[SDR-T55]/[SDR-T50]/
	[SDR-H85] ...................................	40
	Recording in long recording mode ....	41
	Recording modes/approximate
	recordable time ............................	42
	Audio recording modes................	44
	Shooting guide.............................	44
[3]	Recording still pictures.............	45
	Picture size ..................................	46
	Simultaneous recording
	(recording still pictures while
	recording motion pictures) ...........	46
	Number of recordable pictures .....	46
[4]	Recording functions..................	47
	Enhanced optical zoom ...............	47
	Digital zoom function ...................	47
	Image stabilizer function ..............	48
[5]	AF/AE tracking ...........................	49
Recording (Advanced)
[1]	Recording functions of
	operation icons ...........................	50
	Operation icons............................	50
[2]	Recording functions of
	menus ..........................................	54
[3]	Manual recording functions......	58
	White balance..............................	59
	Manual shutter speed/
	iris adjustment..............................	60
	Recording with Manual focus.......	61

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Playback

With a PC

Playback
[1]	Motion picture playback............	62
	Creating still picture from motion
	picture ..........................................	64
	Time frame index .........................	65
	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 .........................................	69
	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-H85]....................................	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 devices ..............................	85

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 ..................................	103
	About recovery ...........................	104
Helpful hints
[1] Functions that cannot be used
	simultaneously ..........................	105
[2]	Troubleshooting .......................	106
Cautions for use ..................................		110
Specifications ......................................		116
Optional accessories ..........................		120
	Accessory Order Form
	(For USA and Puerto Rico
	Customers) ................................	122
Limited Warranty
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND
PUERTO RICO).....................................		123
Warranty
(For Canadian Customers)..................		125
Index	.....................................................	126
Spanish Quick Use Guide/
Guía española ......para el uso rápido		128

Preparation

Recording

Playback

Backup

With a PC

Others

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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-H85)

AC adaptor

VSK0711

AC cable

K2CA2CA00025

AV cable

K2KYYYY00054

USB cable

K1HY04YY0032

CD-ROM

Software

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Quick Guide

Inserting the battery

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

Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.

Charging the battery

Connect the AC adaptor to this unit’s DC input terminal.

Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor, then the AC outlet.

For the AC cable, plug in and then .

Inserting/removing an SD card

Access lamp [ACCESS]

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

Press the center of the SD card and then

pull it straight out.

3)Securely close the SD card cover.

How to turn on the power

Turning the power on and off with the power button

Press the power button to turn on the power.

The status indicator lights.

To turn off the power, hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off.

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.

To turn on the power

The status indicator lights.

To turn off the power

The status indicator goes off.

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Selecting a mode

Operate the mode switch to change the mode to or .

Recording mode ( 39, 45)

Playback mode ( 62, 67)

Language selection

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

joystick.

2)Select [English] and the press the joystick.

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

.

Recording still pictures

1)Change the mode to and open the LCD monitor.

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2)Press the button.

When selecting media to record from the menu [SDR-T55/SDR-T50/SDR-H85]

Select the menu. ( 27)

[MEDIA SELECT]

SDR-T55 / SDR-T50

VIDEO/SD CARD

VIDEO/Built-inMemory

PICTURE/SD CARD

PICTURE/Built-inMemory

SDR-H85

VIDEO/SD CARD

VIDEO/HDD

PICTURE/SD CARDPICTURE/HDD

Motion picture playback

1)Change the mode to .

2)Use the joystick to select the Play Mode Select icon , then press the center of the joystick.

3)Select the media you wish to play back,

then press the center of the joystick.

Select [VIDEO/SD CARD] to play back the SD card.

SDR-T55 / SDR-T50

Select [VIDEO/Built-inMemory] to play back the built-in memory.

SDR-H85

Select [VIDEO/HDD] to play back the HDD.

4)Select the scene to be played back, then press the joystick.

5)Select the playback operation with the joystick.

0h00m00s

/ : Playback/Pause: Rewind playback

: Fast forward playback

: Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails.

Still picture playback

1)Change the mode to .

2)Use the joystick to select the Play Mode Select icon , then press the center of the joystick.

3)Select the media you wish to play back,

then press the center of the joystick.

Select [PICTURE/SD CARD] to play back the SD card.

SDR-T55 / SDR-T50

Select [PICTURE/Built-inMemory] to play back the built-in memory.

SDR-H85

Select [PICTURE/HDD] to play back the HDD.

4)Select the still picture to be played back, then press the joystick.

5)Select the playback operation with the joystick.

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

: Plays back the previous picture.: Plays back the next picture.

: Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails.

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Preparation

Before using	1	Parts identification and
		handling
			1 LCD monitor
			Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of
1		2 3	the arrow with your fingers.

It can open up to 90 .

4 5 6 7 8 9

10	It can rotate up to 180 towards the lens
11		or 90 towards the opposite direction.
	The brightness and color level of the LCD
		monitor can be adjusted. ( 34)
		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] ( 36)
	3	Optical image stabilizer button
		[	, O.I.S.] ( 48)
	4	Power button [						] ( 25)
	5	Delete button [					] ( 70)
	6	Long recording button [LONG REC.]
		( 41)
	7	Audio-video output terminal [A/V]
		( 77, 85)

Use the AV cable (only the supplied cable).

8 USB terminal [ ] ( 80, 94) 9 Access lamp [ACCESS] ( 24) 10 SD card slot ( 24)

11 SD card cover [SD CARD] ( 24)

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12 Lens cover

13 Lens

14 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 12 cover.

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15 15 Microphone (built-in, stereo)

				16	AF/AE button [AF/AE] ( 49)
	16 17	18	19	17	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.

20 21

Select by moving up, down, left or right.Set by pressing the center.

Menu screen operations ( 27)

To select the recording functions ( 50)To adjust manually ( 58)

Playback operations ( 62, 67)

18 Mode switch ( 26)

19 Recording start/stop button ( 39)

20 Menu button [MENU] ( 27)

21 Battery holder ( 19)

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22 23 24

26

27 28

(U.S.A. only):

When this unit is purchased, a sensor tag is attached to the grip belt. Remove the tag before use.

22Photoshot button [ ] ( 45)

23When recording: Zoom lever [W/T] ( 47)

When playing back: Thumbnail display switch [ / ] ( 63)/ Volume lever [ VOL ] ( 64)

24Speaker

25Status indicator ( 25)

26HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] (SDR-H85) ( 8)

27DC input terminal [DC IN] ( 20)

Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.

28 Grip belt

Adjust the belt length and the pad position.

Flip the belt.

Adjust the length.Replace the belt.

29 Battery release lever [BATTERY] ( 19)

30 Tripod receptacle

29 30

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Setup 1 Power supply

About batteries that you can use with this unit

SDR-S50 / SDR-T55 / SDR-T50

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

SDR-H85

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

SDR-H85 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.

Inserting the battery

Press the power button to turn off the power. ( 25)

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

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.

Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.

BATTERY

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Charging the battery

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

The battery will not be charged if the power is turned on.

1

2

Connect the AC adaptor to this unit’s DC input terminal.

Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor, then the AC outlet.

For the AC cable, plug in and then .

The status indicator will flash red at an interval of 2 seconds, indicating that charging has begun.

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 113 when status indicator flashes either rapidly or slowly.

We recommend using Panasonic batteries ( 12, 21, 120).

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 incorrec ly 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 C (77 F)/humidity: 60%

SDR-S50/SDR-T55/SDR-T50

Battery model number

Maximum

Actual

[Voltage/Capacity

Charging time

continuously

recordable time

(minimum)]

recordable time

Supplied battery/

VW-VBL090 (optional)

2 h 20 min

1 h 20 min

40 min

[3.6 V/895 mAh]

VW-VBK180 (optional)

2 h 50 min

2 h 55 min

1 h 30 min

[3.6 V/1790 mAh]

VW-VBK360 (optional)

4 h 50 min

6 h

3 h 10 min

[3.6 V/3580 mAh]

SDR-H85

Battery model

Maximum

number

Actual

Charging

Recording

Recording

continuously

[Voltage/

recordable

time

destination

mode

recordable

Capacity

time

time

(minimum)]

XP

2 h 30 min

1 h 15 min

HDD

Supplied battery/

SP/LP/LXP/

2 h 30 min

1 h 20 min

VW-VBK180

LSP/LLP

2 h 50 min

(optional)

XP/SP

2 h 35 min

1 h 20 min

[3.6 V/1790 mAh]

SD

LP/LXP/

2 h 40 min

1 h 25 min

LSP/LLP

XP

5 h

2 h 40 min

HDD

SP

5 h 5 min

2 h 40 min

VW-VBK360

LP/LXP/

5 h 10 min

2 h 45 min

LSP/LLP

(optional)

4 h 50 min

XP

5 h 15 min

2 h 45 min

[3.6 V/3580 mAh]

SD

SP

5 h 20 min

2 h 50 min

LP/LXP/

5 h 25 min

2 h 50 min

LSP/LLP

These times are approximations.

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 SDR-H85 .

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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.

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

SDR-H85

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.

If the actual remaining time exceeds 9 hours 59 minutes, the indication will stay green and will not change until the remaining time falls below 9 hours 59 minutes.

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

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Preparation

Setup 2 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.

			Still
Card type	Capacity	Motion picture recording	picture
			recording
	8 MB/16 MB	Cannot be used.
		Cannot be guaranteed in operation.
	32 MB/64 MB/	The recording may suddenly stop
SD Memory		during motion picture recording
	128 MB/256 MB
Card		depending on the SD card you use.
		( 107)
			Can be
	512 MB/1 GB/
	2 GB		used.
SDHC	4 GB/6 GB/8 GB/
Memory	12 GB/16 GB/	Can be used.
Card	24 GB/32 GB
SDXC
Memory	48 GB/64 GB
Card

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

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 on SD card is locked, no recording,
deletion or editing will be possible on the card.	64
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. ( 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]

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

1

2

Open the LCD monitor.

Open the SD card cover and insert (remove) the SD card into (from) the card slot.

Face the label side in the direction shown in the illustration and press it straight in as far as it will go.

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

3 Securely close the SD card cover.

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

See page 113 for details on handling the SD card.

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Preparation	3	Turning the unit on/off
Setup

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.

To turn off the power

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

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

The status indicator lights.

The status indicator goes off.

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

When the unit is purchased

When 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.

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Preparation

Setup 4 Selecting a mode

Change the mode to recording or playback.
Operate the mode switch to change the mode to	or	.

Recording mode ( 39, 45)

Playback mode ( 62, 67)

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Setup 5 Using the menu screen

ENTER

MENU

	1	Press the MENU button.	4 Select the desired setting, then
	2	Select the desired top menu ,	press the joystick to enter the
			selection.
		then move the joystick right or

press the joystick.

3Select the submenu item , then move the joystick right or press the joystick.

To get back to the previous screen

Move the joystick left.

To exit the menu screen

Press the MENU button.

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

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Language selection

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

1Press 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. ( 105)

Recording mode

*1		It is not displayed when the Intelligent auto mode is on.
*2		These menus are only for	SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 .
*3		These menus are only for	SDR-H85 .
*4		These menus are only for	SDR-S50 .
*5		SDR-T55 / SDR-T50	/ SDR-H85		It will be displayed only when the [MEDIA
		SELECT] is set to [SD CARD].
*6		SDR-T55 / SDR-T50	It will be displayed only when the [MEDIA SELECT] is set to
		[Built-inMemory].
		RECORD SETUP				[BACKLIGHT COMPENS.]	( 51)
						[INTELLIGENT CONTRAST]*1	( 52)
		[SCENE MODE]	( 54)
						[SOFT SKIN MODE]*1	( 53)
		[D.ZOOM]	( 47)
						[COLOR NIGHT REC]*1	( 53)
		[REC MODE]	( 42)
						[SHOOTING GUIDE]	( 44)
		[RELAY REC]*6	( 55)
						[WIND NOISE CANCELER]*1	( 56)
		[ASPECT]	( 55)
						[ZOOM MIC]*1	( 56)
		[FACE FRAMING]	( 55)
						[WB ADJUST]*1	( 56)
		[GUIDE LINES]	( 52)
						[MF ASSIST]*1	( 61)
		[WEB MODE]	( 51)
						PICTURE
		[FADE]	( 51)
		[FADE COLOR]	( 51)			[SELF TIMER]	( 57)
		[AUTO SLOW SHTR]*1	( 55)			[SHTR SOUND]	( 57)

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MEDIA SELECT*2*3

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

SDR-T55 / SDR-T50

When recording to the SD card, select [SD CARD]. When recording to the built-in memory, select [Built-inMemory]. ( 40, 62, 67)

SDR-H85

When recording to the SD card, select [SD CARD]. When recording to the HDD, select [HDD]. ( 40, 62, 67)

SETUP

[DISPLAY]

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

[OFF]					[ON]
						A
								S R 1h20m
	NOV 15 2010					NOV 15 2010
	[EXT. DISPLAY]							( 78)
	[CLOCK SET]							( 32)
	[SET WORLD TIME]							( 33)
	[DATE/TIME]							( 32)
	[DATE FORMAT]							( 32)

[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:

connected to AC adaptor

using the USB cable for PC, DVD burner etc.

PRE-REC is used

[QUICK POWER ON]	( 38)
[QUICK START]	( 38)
[AUDIO REC]*5	( 44)

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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. ( 103)

[POWER LCD]	( 34)
[LCD SET]	( 34)
[TV ASPECT]	( 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.)

[FORMAT MEDIA]*2*3	( 76)
[FORMAT CARD]*4	( 76)

[DEMO MODE]

This item is used to start the unit demonstration.

(Only when the mode is at the position)

SDR-S50

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

SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 / SDR-H85

If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [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 canceled. 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]

( 28)

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

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