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HDC-SD1PP operating instructions
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Contents
Main
High Definition Video Camera
VQ
T1A2 4
Operating Instructions
Model No. HDC-SD1PP
Things You Should Know
Safety Precautions
WARNING:
CAUTION
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Batteries
U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:
Warning
AC adaptor
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Precautions
WARNING
CAUTION
Indemnity concerning recording content
IMPORTANT Carefully observe copyright laws
Cards that you can use with this unit
Contents
Before using
Setup
Recording
Playback
Contents Editing
Card management
With other products
With a computer
Others
Quick Guide
Charging the battery
Inserting the battery
Removing the battery
How to turn on the powe r
Inserting/removing an SD card
Recording motion pictures
Recording still pictures (JPEG)
Motion picture playback
Still picture (JPEG) playback
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Before using
Features of the High Definition Video Camera
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High definition images
What is the AVCHD?
When connecting to a TV that does not have a HDMI terminal
Watching high definition images
Other linked operations
Turning the power on and off
Automatic input switching
Using the remote control for the TV for playback
Internal microphones
Listening in 5.1 channel surround sound
What you can do with HD Writer
The SD Media Storage (USA only)
Saving the data on the SD card
Important note
Accessories
Parts identification and handling
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Battery cable cover
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3
4
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3
Using the LCD monitor
1
open latch and pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow.
2
monitor as desired.
1
pull out the battery holder.
2
its (i) mark facing upward and then put the battery holder back in place.
Concerning the button-type battery
Cards that you can use with this unit
About SD cards that you can use for motion picture recording
(SD Speed Class Rating Class 2)
Handling precautions
Setup
Charging the battery
1
adaptor and the AC outlet.
2
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Charging time and recordable time
About batteries that you can use for this unit
Charging time
Recordable time
About the remaining battery capacity indication
Connecting to the AC outlet
1
adaptor.
2
adaptor.
Selecting a mode (Turning the unit on/off)
While pressing the lock release button, set the mode dial to , or .
Set the mode dial to OFF.
How to turn on the power
How to turn off the power
Quick start
1
2
3
To cancel Quick start
Inserting/removing an SD card
1
2
3
from the card slot.
4
cover.
Concerning the SD card
How to use the cursor button
Basic operations
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2
1
2
Recording mode
About the operation icons displayed in each mode
Playback mode ( In motion picture playback)
Playback mode ( In still picture playback)
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2
3
Using the menu screen
1
2
3
4
5
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7
1 2
Setting date and time
1
select [BASIC] # [CLOCK SET] # [YES] and press the cursor
2
3
Switching the language
1
2
Adjusting LCD monitor 1
2
Recording
Before recording
Basic camera positioning
About auto mode
Turning the AGS function on/off
Auto Ground-Directional Standby (AGS)
Recording motion pictures
1
2 3
button to start recording.
To end the recording
Screen indications in the recording mode
When recording stops suddenly during motion picture recording
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Recording modes/recordable time available for the motion picture
Press the MENU button, then select [VIDEO]
Recording still pictures (JPEG)
1
2 3
halfway in order to adjust focusing. (For auto focusing only)
4
About the screen indications only when the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed halfway
About the focus indication
Concerning the focusing area
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Picture Quality/Approximate Number of Recordable Pictures on an SD Card
Various recording functions
Move the zoom lever.
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Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [D.ZOOM] # desired item and press the cursor button.
Recording yourself
1
Fade in/fade out function
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1
2
3
Backlight compensation function
4
To cancel fading
To select the color for fade in/out
Press the MENU button, then select [VIDEO] # [FADE COLOR] # [WHITE] or [BLACK] and press the
1
Soft skin mode
Tele macro function
1
move the cursor button down to display the icon shown in the
Built-in flash
2
select [].
1
move the cursor button down to display the icon shown in the
2
select [].
Self-timer recording
3
1
2
Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [O.I.S.] # [ON] and press the cursor button.
Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] or [PLAY SETU P] [GUIDE LINES] # desired item and
Image stabilizer function
Guide line function
To cancel the guide line function
Press the MENU button, then select [VIDEO] # [WIND CUT] # [ON] and
To cancel the wind noise reduction function
Wind noise reduction function
This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the microphone when recording.
Microphone level
This is for adjusting the microphone input level.
2
right to adjust the microphone input level.
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3
button to set and then press the MENU button to finish the setting.
Zebra display
This is for displaying the parts that are too bright.
Color bar
This is for displaying a color bar to check the color tone.
Manual recording functions
1
switch to MANUAL.
2
select [BASIC] # [SCENE MODE]
1
2
3
4
Manual focus adjustment
1
2
3
1
2
White balance
About the white balance sensor
About the black balance adjustment
1
switch to MANUAL.
2
right to select [ ] (aperture) or [ ] (shutter speed).
3
To restore to automatic adjustment
Manual shutter speed adjustment
Manual iris/gain adjustment
Playback
Motion picture playback
1
2
then left to select the (motion picture playback) tab.
1
2
1
2
1
Repeat playback
2
3
Playing back motion pictures by date
Still picture (JPEG) playback
1
2
3
Resuming the previous playback
4
5
operate.
About still picture compatibility
Editing
Editing scenes
1
2
1
4
5
1
2
Protecting scenes
Editing still pictures
1
4
2
1
5
1
2
Protecting still pictures
1
2
3
DPOF setting
Card management
Formatting
1
2
Formatting an SD card
With other products
With a TV
CDE
depending on the terminal used for connection
To display the on-screen information on the TV
1
3
About the settings when connecting with HDMI
HDMI output resolution
2Listening in 5.1 channel sound
1
3
If the image or audio from this unit is not output on the TV
1
3
Playback using EZ Sync (HDAVI Control)
1
2
3 4
5
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To cancel EZ SyncTM (HDAVI ControlTM)
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Dubbing images onto a connected DVD recorder or video device
1
2
3
4
With a printer (PictBridge)
1
2
3
4
7
[PAGE LAYOUT].
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the cursor button to print the pictures.
When you stop printing halfway
With a computer
Before using with a computer
What you can do with a computer
Contents on provided CD-ROM
HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1
DirectX
End User License Agreement
Operating environment for HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1
Operating environment
Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)
Installation
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2
3
4
6
1
2
Reading the operating instructions of the software applications
Software application uninstallation
Connection and recognition
1
the AC adaptor.
2
images in this unit and then set the mode dial to to turn on the power.
1
AVCHDTN
BDMV
and connect the unit to the computer.
2
1
2
1
2
3
To disconnect USB cable safely
Verifying the unit is correctly recognized by the computer
Using HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1
1
2
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1
2
3
If using Macintosh
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3
Others
Menus and Indications
Menu list
[LANGUAGE] (l42)
Recording menus [BASIC]
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[REC LAMP]
[DISPLAY]
[POWER SAVE]
[BEEP SOUND]
Menus related to [ADVANCED] and [SETUP]
Recording indications
Indications
Playback indications
PC connection indications Confirmatory indications
Messages
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About recovery
Functions that cannot be used simultaneously
Troubleshooting
Unit operations
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When connected to another device
With a computer
Cautions for use
About this unit
About the battery
About the AC adaptor
About the SD card
About the miniSD Card
LCD monitor
Causes of condensation
What to do with the lens is fogged up.
Explanation of terms
Automatic white balance
About condensation
White balance
Auto focus
Specifications
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Optional accessories
Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers)
Request for Service Notice (USA Only)
Request for Service Notice:
Others
VQT1A24_ENG_PP.book 131
VQT1A24
Limited Warranty (For USA Customers)
Panasonic Video Products
Limited Warranty
Product
Labor
Customer Services Directory
MAIL TO:
http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport
Accessory Purchases
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
Warranty (For Canadian Customers)
Panasonic Canada Inc.
PANASONIC PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY
Index
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Spanish Quick Use Guide/Gua espaola para el uso rpido
Carga de la batera
Insercin de la batera
Extraccin de la batera
Cmo encender la unidad
Insertar/extraer una tarjeta SD
Grabacin de pelculas
Grabacin de fotografas (JPEG)
Reproduccin de pelculas
Reproduccin de fotografas (JPEG)
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