Panasonic HDC-SD1 operating instructions Min, ≥Recordable time using the battery l

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Recording

Recording modes/recordable time available for the motion picture

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

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

Press the MENU button, then select [VIDEO]

#[REC MODE] # desired item and press the

cursor button.

Approximate recording times of motion pictures per SD card made by Panasonic

	SD card	HF	HN	HE
	memory	HF	HN	HE
	memory
	256 MB	2 min	3 min	5 min
	512 MB
	512 MB	5 min	7 min	10 min
	1 GB
	1 GB	10 min	15 min	22 min
	2 GB
	2 GB	20 min	30 min	45 min
	4 GB
	4 GB	40 min	1 h	1 h 30 min

HF :

Motion pictures can be recorded with the highest picture quality.

HN :

Motion pictures can be recorded with normal picture quality.

HE :

Motion pictures can be recorded for longer.

≥The recordable time shown in the table are approximations.

≥Motion pictures can be recorded with the high definition picture quality.

≥This unit records in CBR in HF mode. CBR is an abbreviation for Constant Bit Rate. CBR recording does not vary the bit rate (amount of data in a fixed time).

≥This unit records in VBR in HN / HE mode. VBR is an abbreviation for Variable Bit Rate. VBR recording automatically varies the bit rate (amount of data in a fixed time) depending on the subject being recorded. This means if a subject with sharp movements is recorded, the recording time is reduced.

≥Sound is recorded with the Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator. (when recording with the built-in microphone)

≥Recordable time using the battery (l 24)

≥8 MB and 16 MB SD cards cannot be used for motion picture recording.

≥If the write protection switch on the SD card is set to LOCK, it cannot be used for recording. (l 21) ≥If an SD card is recorded on or erased many times, it may no longer be possible to record motion pictures even if there is available memory on the SD card. In this case, after saving the data on PC,

format the SD card.

≥Mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image in the following cases.

–When there is a complicated pattern in the background

–When the unit is moved too much or too fast

–When a subject with sharp movements has been recorded (Particularly if it has been recorded in HE mode.)

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Contents Operating Instructions Before use, please read these instructions completelyInformation for your safety Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse coverIndemnity concerning recording Content Carefully observe copyright lawsCards that you can use with this Unit Manual recording functions Information for your safetyBefore recording Motion picture playbackCard management Very clear high definition pictures Features of the High Definition Video CameraWhat is the AVCHD? High definition imagesWhen connecting to a TV that does not have a Hdmi terminal Watching high definition imagesHigh definition TV B Hdmi cable optional Automatic input switching Using the remote control for the TV for playbackTurning the power on and off Other linked operationsListening in 5.1 channel surround sound Internal microphonesAV amplifier with Hdmi terminal B Hdmi cable optional SD Media Storage Saving the data on the SD cardWhat you can do with HD Writer Important noteAccessories Optional accessoriesParts identification and handling About the cooling fanVQT1A34 ≥Use the supplied AV cable only Component terminal Component l Microphone terminal MICClose the battery cover Battery cable coverOpen the battery cover ≥Push a while sliding itRefer to the operating instructions for the Filter Kit Using grip beltFlip the belt Put your hand through the grip belt Be careful about the followingBefore using Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor as desired Using the LCD monitorUsing the remote control ≥It can open up to 90oInstall a button-type battery Remote control usable rangeConcerning the button-type battery Cards that you can use with this unit Handling precautions SD Speed Class Rating ClassConnect the AC cable to the AC Adaptor and the AC outlet Charging the batterySetup Charging lampInserting/removing the battery Inserting the battery Open the battery coverPush the centre of the battery until it locks Charging time Charging time and recordable timeAbout batteries that you can use for this unit Recordable timeConnecting to the AC outlet About the remaining battery Capacity indication≥The display changes as the battery capacity reduces Recording mode l 40 Selecting a mode Turning the unit on/offHow to turn off the power Set the mode dial to OFF Playback mode l 63To turn off the power Turning the power on and off with the LCD monitorTo turn on the power Quick startInserting/removing an SD card To cancel Quick start≥Check that the status indicator has gone off Open the LCD monitorConcerning the SD card How to use the cursor buttonCard access lamp Basic operations¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Operations during recordingMove the cursor button up, down, left or right to operate Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to Manual Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to FocusManual focus mode Focus 5/5 Manual focus adjustment Playback mode In motion picture playback Playback mode In still picture playbackTo exit the help mode Using the menu screenHelp mode While stopped, press the Menu buttonSelect a menu item Operating with remote controlPress the Menu button Press the Menu button to exit the menu screenChanging the date and time display style Setting date and timePress the cursor button to enter Selection Changing the display styleTo recharge the built-in lithium battery Switching the languageAdjusting LCD monitor For AustraliaDynamic Before recording Basic camera positioningRecording Turning the AGS function on/off About auto modeAnti-Ground-Shooting AGS Automatic white balance l Auto focus lTo end the recording Rotate the mode dial to selectRecording motion pictures Record motion pictures on an SD cardRecording time elapsed Screen indications in the recording modeRecording mode Remaining time left for recording ≥Maximum number of recordable scenes with different dates≥Recordable time using the battery l MinTo record still pictures clearly Recording still pictures JpegPress the Photo Shot button fully to take the picture ≥The sound cannot be recordedConcerning the focusing area About the focus indicationCard indication l Mega optical image stabilizer l Switching the shutter effect on/off You can add a shutter sound when recording still picturesPicture quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB≥The number of recordable pictures depends Move the zoom lever Various recording functionsZoom in/out function Digital zoom functionRotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side About using the zoom microphone functionRecording yourself You can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitorPress the recording start/stop button Backlight compensation functionFade in/fade out function To return to normal recordingColour night view function To cancel fadingTo cancel the colour night view function To select the colour for fade in/outTo cancel the tele macro function Soft skin modeTo cancel the soft skin mode Tele macro functionYou can record still pictures on an SD card using the timer Self-timer recordingTo stop the timer midway through Press the Photo Shot buttonBuilt-in flash When the flash is not used≥This function’s default setting is Flash Auto Flash is activated and the picture will be recordedTo cancel the image stabilizer function Image stabilizer functionRed eye reduction function Guide line function To cancel the guide line functionTo cancel the wind noise reduction function Wind noise reduction functionAGC is activated, Microphone levelAGC Auto Gain Control AutomaticallyTo return to automatic setting To cancel the zebra displayZebra display To cancel the colour bar Scene modeSet the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to Manual Manual recording functionsManual focus adjustment Move the switch down and set it to Focus positionTo cancel the scene mode function To restore to the automatic adjustment White balanceAbout the MF assist function About the white balance sensor About the black balance AdjustmentRecording Manual adjustment mode ≥Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lightsManual shutter speed adjustment Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Manual iris/gain adjustmentPress the cursor button Motion picture playbackSelect the scene to be played back Move the cursor button to operateOperation is possible with the remote control only Press the or 9 button on the remote control during playbackOperating with the remote Control About motion picture CompatibilityFrame-by-frame playback To adjust the volumeMove the volume lever to change the volume level Press the buttonRepeat playback To cancel the repeat playback functionPlaying back motion pictures by date To return to playing back all the scenesResuming the previous playback To cancel the resume playback functionStill picture Jpeg playback Select the file to be played backAbout still picture compatibility Editing scenes Deleting scenesDeleting scenes one at a time Protecting scenes To complete the settingsEditing Only when Select is selected in step To continue deleting other scenesDeleting files one at a time Editing still picturesDeleting still pictures Select the file to be deleted, then press the cursor buttonSufficient battery power or use the AC adaptor Protecting still picturesTo continue deleting other files To cancel all Dpof settings Dpof settingWhat is DPOF? Number of prints set to be in Dpof is displayedFormatting an SD card ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select orFormatting Card managementTo display the on-screen Information on the TV With a TVPlayback on TV To watch images with a Aspect ratio on a regular TVConnect this unit and a TV with the Hdmi cable optional Connecting with a Hdmi cable optionalWhat is HDMI? Start playback on this unitAbout the settings when Connecting with Hdmi Hdmi output resolutionListening in 5.1 channel sound About the setting when connecting the component terminals Component Video AudioIf the image or audio from this Unit is not output on the TV AV cable supplied Playback using Viera Link Hdavi Control Set so that Viera Link is activated on the connected TVOperate with the remote control for the TV To cancel Viera Link Hdavi ControlTo stop dubbing About the battery running downConnect this unit and a video device AV cable supplied ≥Insert the plugs as far as they will goConnect this unit and a printer Select the paper size setting on Paper SizeWith a printer PictBridge Select a file to be printed, then press the cursor buttonSelect the layout setting on page Layout When you stop printing halfwayWhat you can do with a computer Before using with a computerRefer to P99 if using a Macintosh Easy editing Playing back on a computerContents on provided CD-ROM End User License Agreement Operating environment Operating environment for HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1MB or more 256 MB or more recommended Microsoft Windows XP Home EditionMicrosoft Windows XP Professional USB portInsert the CD-ROM into the computer InstallationInstalling HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1 Click HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1Click Finish Software application uninstallationComputer must be rebooted for the application to work Select start #Connection and recognition procedures Insert the battery and connect the AC adaptorConnection and recognition Computer Set the mode dial on the unit to PC and connect the unit toAbout the computer display Example folder structure of an SD cardTo disconnect USB cable safely Verifying the unit is correctly recognised by the computerIf the driver has not been Recognised properly Using HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1 Click the Copy to PC buttonOn the computer Click the Start copying button Writing back to an SD cardIf using Macintosh Menus and Indications Menu list101 Playback menus Motion picture playback Play SetupLanguage l Playback menus Still picture playback Play Setup Scene Protect l 72 Dpof SET lMenus related to Advanced and Setup Indications Recording indications103 Confirmatory indications Playback indicationsPC connection indications 104Messages 105106 About recovery 107Functions that cannot be used simultaneously 108Troubleshooting Unit operations109 110 111 112 113 When connected to another device With a computer114 About this unit When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump itWhen you are not going to use the unit for an extended time 115About the battery About the AC adaptor116 LCD monitor About the SD cardAbout the miniSD Card 117Causes of condensation Explanation of termsAbout condensation What to do with the lens is fogged upWhite balance Auto focus119 Specifications 120121 122 123 VQT1A34