Panasonic HDC-SD1 Inserting/removing the battery, Inserting the battery Open the battery cover

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Setup

Inserting/removing the battery

Inserting the battery

1Open the battery cover.

≥Push A while sliding it.

2Insert the battery until it clicks paying attention to the direction

of the battery.

BPush the centre of the battery until it locks.

3Close the battery cover.

Removing the battery

1Open the battery cover.

2Remove the battery.

≥Move A in the direction of the arrow to unlock it and then remove the battery.

3Close the battery cover.

≥Be sure to set the mode dial to OFF and check that the status indicator is off before removing the battery.

≥The battery cover opens up to 180o.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Contents Before use, please read these instructions completely Operating InstructionsReplace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover Information for your safetyCards that you can use with this Unit Indemnity concerning recording ContentCarefully observe copyright laws Motion picture playback Information for your safetyBefore recording Manual recording functionsCard management High definition images Features of the High Definition Video CameraWhat is the AVCHD? Very clear high definition picturesHigh definition TV B Hdmi cable optional When connecting to a TV that does not have a Hdmi terminalWatching high definition images Other linked operations Using the remote control for the TV for playbackTurning the power on and off Automatic input switchingAV amplifier with Hdmi terminal B Hdmi cable optional Listening in 5.1 channel surround soundInternal microphones Important note Saving the data on the SD cardWhat you can do with HD Writer SD Media StorageOptional accessories AccessoriesAbout the cooling fan Parts identification and handlingVQT1A34 Component terminal Component l Microphone terminal MIC ≥Use the supplied AV cable only≥Push a while sliding it Battery cable coverOpen the battery cover Close the battery coverBe careful about the following Using grip beltFlip the belt Put your hand through the grip belt Refer to the operating instructions for the Filter KitBefore using ≥It can open up to 90o Using the LCD monitorUsing the remote control Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor as desiredConcerning the button-type battery Install a button-type batteryRemote control usable range Cards that you can use with this unit SD Speed Class Rating Class Handling precautionsCharging lamp Charging the batterySetup Connect the AC cable to the AC Adaptor and the AC outletPush the centre of the battery until it locks Inserting/removing the batteryInserting the battery Open the battery cover Recordable time Charging time and recordable timeAbout batteries that you can use for this unit Charging time≥The display changes as the battery capacity reduces Connecting to the AC outletAbout the remaining battery Capacity indication Playback mode l 63 Selecting a mode Turning the unit on/offHow to turn off the power Set the mode dial to OFF Recording mode l 40Quick start Turning the power on and off with the LCD monitorTo turn on the power To turn off the powerOpen the LCD monitor To cancel Quick start≥Check that the status indicator has gone off Inserting/removing an SD cardBasic operations How to use the cursor buttonCard access lamp Concerning the SD cardMove the cursor button up, down, left or right to operate ¬ Rotate the mode dial to selectOperations during recording Manual focus mode Focus 5/5 Manual focus adjustment Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to ManualSet the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to Focus Playback mode In still picture playback Playback mode In motion picture playbackWhile stopped, press the Menu button Using the menu screenHelp mode To exit the help modePress the Menu button to exit the menu screen Operating with remote controlPress the Menu button Select a menu itemChanging the display style Setting date and timePress the cursor button to enter Selection Changing the date and time display styleFor Australia Switching the languageAdjusting LCD monitor To recharge the built-in lithium batteryDynamic Recording Before recordingBasic camera positioning Automatic white balance l Auto focus l About auto modeAnti-Ground-Shooting AGS Turning the AGS function on/offRecord motion pictures on an SD card Rotate the mode dial to selectRecording motion pictures To end the recording≥Maximum number of recordable scenes with different dates Screen indications in the recording modeRecording mode Remaining time left for recording Recording time elapsedMin ≥Recordable time using the battery l≥The sound cannot be recorded Recording still pictures JpegPress the Photo Shot button fully to take the picture To record still pictures clearlyCard indication l Mega optical image stabilizer l Concerning the focusing areaAbout the focus indication You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures Switching the shutter effect on/off≥The number of recordable pictures depends Picture quality16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB Digital zoom function Various recording functionsZoom in/out function Move the zoom leverYou can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitor About using the zoom microphone functionRecording yourself Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens sideTo return to normal recording Backlight compensation functionFade in/fade out function Press the recording start/stop buttonTo select the colour for fade in/out To cancel fadingTo cancel the colour night view function Colour night view functionTele macro function Soft skin modeTo cancel the soft skin mode To cancel the tele macro functionPress the Photo Shot button Self-timer recordingTo stop the timer midway through You can record still pictures on an SD card using the timerFlash is activated and the picture will be recorded When the flash is not used≥This function’s default setting is Flash Auto Built-in flashRed eye reduction function To cancel the image stabilizer functionImage stabilizer function Wind noise reduction function To cancel the guide line functionTo cancel the wind noise reduction function Guide line functionAutomatically Microphone levelAGC Auto Gain Control AGC is activated,Zebra display To return to automatic settingTo cancel the zebra display Manual recording functions Scene modeSet the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to Manual To cancel the colour barTo cancel the scene mode function Manual focus adjustmentMove the switch down and set it to Focus position About the MF assist function To restore to the automatic adjustmentWhite balance ≥Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights About the black balance AdjustmentRecording Manual adjustment mode About the white balance sensorManual iris/gain adjustment Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Manual shutter speed adjustmentMove the cursor button to operate Motion picture playbackSelect the scene to be played back Press the cursor buttonAbout motion picture Compatibility Press the or 9 button on the remote control during playbackOperating with the remote Control Operation is possible with the remote control onlyPress the button To adjust the volumeMove the volume lever to change the volume level Frame-by-frame playbackTo return to playing back all the scenes To cancel the repeat playback functionPlaying back motion pictures by date Repeat playbackSelect the file to be played back To cancel the resume playback functionStill picture Jpeg playback Resuming the previous playbackAbout still picture compatibility Deleting scenes one at a time Editing scenesDeleting scenes To continue deleting other scenes To complete the settingsEditing Only when Select is selected in step Protecting scenesSelect the file to be deleted, then press the cursor button Editing still picturesDeleting still pictures Deleting files one at a timeTo continue deleting other files Sufficient battery power or use the AC adaptorProtecting still pictures Number of prints set to be in Dpof is displayed Dpof settingWhat is DPOF? To cancel all Dpof settingsCard management ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select orFormatting Formatting an SD cardTo watch images with a Aspect ratio on a regular TV With a TVPlayback on TV To display the on-screen Information on the TVStart playback on this unit Connecting with a Hdmi cable optionalWhat is HDMI? Connect this unit and a TV with the Hdmi cable optionalHdmi output resolution About the settings when Connecting with HdmiListening in 5.1 channel sound Component Video Audio About the setting when connecting the component terminalsIf the image or audio from this Unit is not output on the TV AV cable supplied Set so that Viera Link is activated on the connected TV Playback using Viera Link Hdavi ControlTo cancel Viera Link Hdavi Control Operate with the remote control for the TVAV cable supplied ≥Insert the plugs as far as they will go About the battery running downConnect this unit and a video device To stop dubbingSelect a file to be printed, then press the cursor button Select the paper size setting on Paper SizeWith a printer PictBridge Connect this unit and a printerWhen you stop printing halfway Select the layout setting on page LayoutEasy editing Playing back on a computer Before using with a computerRefer to P99 if using a Macintosh What you can do with a computerContents on provided CD-ROM End User License Agreement Operating environment for HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1 Operating environmentUSB port Microsoft Windows XP Home EditionMicrosoft Windows XP Professional MB or more 256 MB or more recommendedClick HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1 InstallationInstalling HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1 Insert the CD-ROM into the computerSelect start # Software application uninstallationComputer must be rebooted for the application to work Click FinishConnection and recognition Connection and recognition proceduresInsert the battery and connect the AC adaptor Example folder structure of an SD card Set the mode dial on the unit to PC and connect the unit toAbout the computer display ComputerIf the driver has not been Recognised properly To disconnect USB cable safelyVerifying the unit is correctly recognised by the computer On the computer Using HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1Click the Copy to PC button Writing back to an SD card Click the Start copying buttonIf using Macintosh Menu list Menus and IndicationsScene Protect l 72 Dpof SET l Playback menus Motion picture playback Play SetupLanguage l Playback menus Still picture playback Play Setup 101Menus related to Advanced and Setup 103 IndicationsRecording indications 104 Playback indicationsPC connection indications Confirmatory indications105 Messages106 107 About recovery108 Functions that cannot be used simultaneously109 TroubleshootingUnit operations 110 111 112 113 114 When connected to another deviceWith a computer 115 When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump itWhen you are not going to use the unit for an extended time About this unit116 About the batteryAbout the AC adaptor 117 About the SD cardAbout the miniSD Card LCD monitorWhat to do with the lens is fogged up Explanation of termsAbout condensation Causes of condensation119 White balanceAuto focus 120 Specifications121 122 123 VQT1A34