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1 Before use, please read these instructions completely2 Information for Your Safety3 This symbol is only validin the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local method of disposal jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock ≥About disposing of or giving away this unit. (l 108) 4 ∫Handling of HDD [SDR-H95][SDR-H85]Do not expose the HDD to vibrations and shocks If the HDD experiences any abnormality, back up data immediately 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 Transportation Falling detection HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] jTurn off the power (remove the battery) jInsert and remove the USB cable 5 ∫Carefully observe copyright laws∫Cards that you can use with this unitSD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card ≥Refer to page 18 for more details on SD cards ∫Licenses≥SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C,LLC Intel ≥YouTube and Picasa are trademarks of Google, Inc See http://www.mpegla.com 6 Contents8 Accessories9 Parts identification andhandling 12 1 Power supply13 Inserting the battery≥Press the power button to turn off the power. (l 21) Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure Removing the batterythe direction indicated by the arrow and remove the battery when unlocked 14 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor, then the AC outletCharging the battery 1 Connect the AC adaptor to this unit’s DC input terminal 15 ∫Connecting to the AC outlet16 Charging and recording time∫Charging/Recording time ≥Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60% SDR-S50/SDR-S45/SDR-T55/SDR-T50 Battery model Maximum number Actual Charging time continuously [Voltage/Capacity recordable time (minimum)] 2 h 20 min 2 h 50 min 4 h 50 min SDR-H95/SDR-H85 Battery model Maximum number Charging Recording [Voltage recordable time mode Capacity time (optional) ≥These times are approximations ≥ VW-VBL090is not available for SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 ≥The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction 17 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 18 2 Recording to a card19 ≥Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cardshttp://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam ≥ When the write-protectswitch 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 20 Open the LCD monitorInserting/removing an SD cardCaution: Check that the access lamp has gone off Access lamp [ACCESS] AWhen this unit is accessing the SD card or Face the label side ≥Press the centre of the SD card and then pull it straight out 3 Securely close the SD card cover≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SD card ≥See page 110 for details on handling the SD card 21 Turning the unit on/off22 4 Selecting a mode23 5 Using the menu screenTo get back to the previous screen To exit the menu screen 24 Language selection2 Select [English] and press the joystick Menu list Recording mode RECORD SETUP 25 PICTURE[SELF TIMER] [SHTR SOUND] (l 54) MEDIA SELECT*2*3 SETUP[DISPLAY] The screen indications are selected as shown in the illustration below [OFF][ON] [EXT. DISPLAY] (l 76) [CLOCK SET] (l 28) [SET WORLD TIME] (l 29) [DATE/TIME] [DATE FORMAT] [ECONOMY] [OFF]: The power saving function is not activated [5 MINUTES]: ≥The power save function will not activate when: jconnected to AC adaptor jusing the USB cable for PC, DVD burner etc jPRE-RECis used [QUICK POWER ON] (l 35) [QUICK START] 26 [ALERT SOUND]2 Beeps for 4 times When an error occurs. Check the sentence displayed on the screen. (l 100) [POWER LCD] (l 30) [LCD SET] [TV ASPECT] [INITIAL SET] [FORMAT MEDIA]*2*3 (l 74) [FORMAT CARD]*4 [DEMO MODE] This item is used to start the unit demonstration (Only when the mode is at the position) SDR-S50 / SDR-S45 SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 [LANGUAGE] (l 24) 27 Playback modedoes not appear appears This appears only when the [PICTURE/SD CARD] is selected This appears only when the [VIDEO/Built-inMemory]is selected This appears only when the [VIDEO/HDD] is selected VIDEO SETUP[REPEAT PLAY] (l 64) [RESUME PLAY] [SCENE PROTECT]*1 (l 69) EDIT SCENE*1 COPY DISC SETUP*2[FORMAT DISC] (l 82) [AUTO PROTECT] [CANCEL PROTECT] [DISC STATUS] PHOTO SETUP 28 6 Setting date and timeChanging the date format Changing the date and time display mode 29 3 (Only when setting your home region)4 (Only when setting the region of your travel destination) 5 (Only when setting the region of your travel destination) To return the display to the home setting 30 7 Adjusting LCD monitor31 Recording YourselfRotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side≥Only some indications will appear on the 32 Before recording33 Intelligent auto modeIntelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL]Press this button to change the mode to Intelligent auto mode or manual mode Mode Scene Effect Portrait When the object is a person Scenery Recording outdoors Spotlight Under a spotlight Low light Dark room or twilight Normal Other situations 34 ∫About Intelligent auto modeAutomatic white balance2)Blue sky 3)Cloudy sky (rain) 4)TV screen 5)Sunlight 6)White fluorescent lamp 7)Halogen light bulb 8)Incandescent light bulb 9)Sunrise or sunset 10)Candlelight Auto focusThe unit focuses automatically jRecording distant and close-upobjects at the same time jRecording a subject behind dirty or dusty window jRecording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects 35 Quick start≥Start time will not shorten if there is no SD card inserted 2 Close the LCD monitor while the mode is set to≥Quick start standby mode is cancelled if jabout 5 minutes elapsed jmode is set to ≥It may take some time for automatic white balance to adjust ≥If [ECONOMY] (l 25) is set to ≥Turn the unit off using the power button Quick power onWhen the power is turned on with the mode 3 Open the LCD monitorThe status indicator A lights red and the unit is put into recording pause ≥In the quick power on mode, the zoom magnification becomes 1k 36 Recording motionpictures 42 Recording (Basic) 3 Recording still pictures43 Picture sizeWhile recording motion pictures press the button (press to the bottom) to take the picture Number of recordable picturesPicture size 640k480 640k360 512 MB Built-inmemory 44 Recording functions45 Image stabilizer functionReduces the image shaking (jitter) due to hand movement when recording Optical image stabilizer buttonPressing the button changes the optical image stabilizer setting # # OFF OFF : Active mode : ON This setting is suitable for recording in a stable state such as scenery 46 AF/AE tracking47 operation icons2 (e.g. Backlight compensation) Select an icon with the joystick 48 To exit the help mode49 Guide line∫ Selecting the type of guide line PRE-REC Intelligent contrast control Soft skin mode Colour night view50 Fade:≥The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white) Help mode: ≥Recording and function settings cannot be performed while in help mode Web mode: ≥You cannot switch to web mode while recording PRE-REC: ≥PRE-RECis cancelled in the following cases jIf you change the mode jIf you press the MENU button. jIf you turn the unit off jIf you start recording. j3 hours have elapsed 3 seconds after initiating the quick start operation, motion pictures taken Intelligent contrast control: Soft skin mode: ≥If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear Colour night view: ≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed ≥If set in a bright place, the screen may become washed out for a while ≥Using a tripod is recommended ≥In darker areas, auto focus may focus a bit slower. This is normal 51 menus52 RELAY RECin memory. (It allows you to record only to SD card from built-inmemory.) REC ASPECTscreen TVs (16:9) and regular TVs (4:3) ≥ Change the mode to FACE FRAMING AUTO SLOW SHTRYou can record bright pictures even in dark places by ≥Select the manual mode. (l 55) 54 SHTR SOUNDYou can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures 55 Manual recordingfunctions56 White balance≥Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode (l 55) 1 Select [] with the joystick 2 Select the white balance mode with the joystick≥Select the optimal mode by confirming the colour on the screen Icon Mode/Recording conditions AWB Auto white balance adjustment Sunny mode Outdoors under a clear sky Cloudy mode Outdoors under cloudy sky Indoor mode Incandescent light, video lights like in the studio, etc Colour fluorescent lamps sodium lamps in gymnasiums etc Manual adjustment mode ≥Sunrise, sunset, etc ≥To return to automatic settings, either switch to auto mode AWB , or press the iA/MANUAL button again ∫To set the white balance manually1)Select [ ] with the joystick, and fill the screen with a white subject 2)Select [] with the joystick If the ≥AWB is not displayed on the screen when AWB is being set 57 Manual shutter speed/iris adjustmentShutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-movingsubjects Iris: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark 1 Select [] or [] with the joystick 2 Adjust the settings with the joystick1/100 OPEN A: Shutter speed: 1/50 to 1/8000 ≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster B: Iris/Gain value: CLOSE # (F16 to F2.2) # OPEN # (0dB to 18dB) ≥To return to automatic settings, press the iA/MANUAL button Manual shutter speed adjustment ≥During normal playback, image movement may not look smooth Manual iris/gain adjustment ≥If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen increases 58 1 (When MF assist function is used) 59 Motion picture playback60 5 Select the playback operation with the joystick1/;: Playback/Pause 6: Rewind playback 5: Fast forward playback ∫: Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails ∫Change the thumbnail display≥9 scenes display returns if the power is turned off or the mode is changed ∫To play back scenes recorded in long recording mode (l 38)1)Select [CHANGE VIDEO] ≥LONG REC will be displayed screen 2)Select the media you wish to play back 3)Select the scene to be played back 61 ∫Speaker volume adjustmentMove the volume lever to adjust the speaker volume during playback Towards “r”: Increases the volume Towards “s”: Decreases the volume ∫Fast forward/rewind playbackMove the joystick left or right during playback changes from 5 to .) ≥Normal playback is restored when you select ∫Slow-motionplayback1Pause the playback 2Move and hold the joystick left or right ( is for reverse slow-motionplayback) Press and hold the joystick to one side for slow-motionplayback ≥When slow-motionpictures are played ∫Frame-by-frameplaybackThe motion picture is advanced one frame at a time 2Move the joystick left or right (is for reverse frame-by-frameplayback) ≥Sound will be heard only during normal playback 62 Creating still picture from motion picture1 Pause at the scene you want to save as a still picture during playback Time frame index 64 Repeat playbackPlayback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes [VIDEO SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] # The indication appears on the full screen views Resuming the previous playback[VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # stopped scene (The setting of [RESUME PLAY] does not change.) 65 Still picture playback68 Deleting scenes/still70 Dividing a scene topartially delete3 When you reach the point where you want to divide the scene ≥When you stop the playback, the confirmation message appears ≥When [NO] is selected, the confirmation message appears Proceed to step To continue dividing and deleting other scenes 71 3 DPOF settingTo cancel all DPOF settings 72 and Built-inMemory/HDD74 Formatting75 Watching Video/Pictureson your TV 77 to copy to/play back a disc83 Dubbing images ontoother video device 84 What you can do with a86 End User License AgreementBefore opening the CD-ROMpackage, please read the following Article 1 License Article 2 Use by a Third Party Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software Article 4 Computer Article 6 Indemnification Article 7 Export Control Article 8 Termination of License 87 Operating environment90 Installation92 2 Connecting to a PC93 ∫To disconnect USB cable safely1Double click the icon in task tray displayed on the PC ≥Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed 2Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click [Stop] 3SDR-S50 Verify [MATSHITA SDR-S50/SDUSB Device] is selected and click [OK] Verify [MATSHITA SDR-S45/SDUSB Device] is selected and click [OK] Verify [MATSHITA SDR-T55/SDUSB Device] or [MATSHITA SDR-T55/MEM USB Device] is selected and click [OK] Charging the battery using USB bus powerBe sure to connect the unit directly to the PC ≥Charging will take 2-3times longer than charging with the AC adaptor Use the AC adaptor when charging the high capacity battery 94 About the PC displayWhen the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive ≥Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [Computer] Example folder structure of an SD card: SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 / SDR-H95 Example folder structure of built-inmemory or HDD: *[CAM_MEM] is displayed *[CAM_HDD] is displayed The following data will be recorded 1Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG format (S1000001.JPG etc.) 2JPEG format still pictures created from the motion picture 3The DPOF setting files 4SD-Videostandard control data 5 SD-Videostandard video data (maximum of 99 files) 6 Long recording video data (S1000001.MP4 etc.) ∫Copying your still pictures to your PCCard reader function (mass storage) 1Double click the folder that contains the still pictures. ([DCIM] # [100CDPFQ] etc.) Drag and drop the still pictures onto the destination folder (on the PC’s HDD) ≥Always use this unit to format SD cards 95 Starting VideoCam Suite(On the PC) 96 Upload to YouTube¬Turn on this unit, then change the mode to 1 Connect this unit to a PC. (l 92)≥Smart Wizard screen will automatically be displayed 2 Select [YouTube]≥This service is available as of 1 December 97 If using Mac98 Indications100 Messages102 used simultaneously103 Troubleshooting104 This unit cannot be operated though it is turned onThis unit does not operate normally The remaining time indication or the elapsed time indication is not shown The unit arbitrarily stops recording Auto focus function does not work ≥Remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about ≥Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording. (l 18) ≥Set to Intelligent auto mode to on with the (Indoor mode2), set it to (Manual adjustment mode). (l 56) 105 Any scenes/still pictures cannot play backAlthough this unit is correctly connected to a TV, images cannot be seen The images are squeezed horizontally Scenes cannot be deleted If the SD card is inserted in this unit, it is not recognised If the SD card is inserted in another device, it is not recognised “ERROR OCCURRED. PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF, THEN TURN ON AGAIN.” is displayed ≥Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed as cannot be played back ≥Change the [TV ASPECT] setting to match the aspect ratio of the TV. (l 76) ≥Release the protect setting. (l 69) 106 When connected by the USB cable, this unit is not detected by the PCWhen the USB cable is disconnected, an error message will appear on the PC The power of the DVD burner cannot be turned on Cannot see the PDF operating instructions for VideoCam Suite After ≥Select another USB terminal on the PC ≥Check the operating environment. (l 87) on the screen In this case, use the software supplied with this unit to copy the scenes 107 Cautions for use108 When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump itCleaning Do not use the unit for surveillance purposes or other business uses When you are not going to use the unit for an extended time When disposing of or giving away this unit, note that: 109 About the batteryBe sure to detach the battery after use If the battery is kept in Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording ≥Inserting a battery with damaged terminals can damage the unit Do not throw old battery into fire ≥Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may result in an explosion About the AC adaptor≥Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor and battery clean 110 About charging errors2 seconds): The battery may be Lamp turns off: ≥Charging has finished ≥Refer to page 109 for details on the battery About SD cards≥Do not apply strong shocks, bend, or drop the SD card When the card access lamp is lit, do not: jRemove the SD card jTurn the unit off jInsert and remove the USB cable Expose the unit to vibrations or shock Cautionary points when handling ≥Do not expose the terminals of the SD card to water, garbage or dust ≥Do not place SD cards in the following areas: jIn very dusty or humid areas When disposing of or giving away an SD card, note that: ≥SDR-S50 / SDR-S45 ≥SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 / SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 ≥Please look after the data in an SD card carefully 111 LCD monitorAbout condensation Causes of condensation≥When a cold room has been warmed up quickly ≥When cool wind from an air conditioner is directly blown onto this unit ≥After summer afternoon showers of rain Helpful hint 112 SpecificationsCCIR: 625 lines, 50 fields PAL colour signal Focal length: 1.48 mm to 104 mm Focal length: 1.48 mm to 59.2 mm Macro (Wide range AF) 113 2.7z wide LCD monitor (approx. 123 K dots)Stereo (with a zoom function) 1 round speaker 114 Mass in operationOperating temperature Operating humidity Battery operation time Motion pictures SD Memory Card: media SDHC Memory Card: SDXC Memory Card: Compression Recording mode and transfer rate Audio compression 115 Still picturesDC output:
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