Watching high definition images

Before using

If you connect this unit and a high definition TV with a HDMI cable (optional) and then play back the pictures, you can enjoy watching them in high definition.

AHigh definition TV B HDMI cable (optional)

≥If you connect this unit to a TV that does not support high definition, the images will be standard quality.

ªWhen connecting to a TV that does not have a HDMI terminal

Connecting with the component cable and the AV cable

Connecting with the AV cable

≥The pictures cannot be played in high definition. They will be played back in standard quality.

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Panasonic HDC-SD1 Watching high definition images, When connecting to a TV that does not have a Hdmi terminal

Contents

Before use, please read these instructions completely Operating Instructions Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover Information for your safety Carefully observe copyright laws Indemnity concerning recording ContentCards that you can use with this Unit Motion picture playback Information for your safetyBefore recording Manual recording functions Card management High definition images Features of the High Definition Video CameraWhat is the AVCHD? Very clear high definition pictures Watching high definition images When connecting to a TV that does not have a Hdmi terminalHigh definition TV B Hdmi cable optional Other linked operations Using the remote control for the TV for playbackTurning the power on and off Automatic input switching Internal microphones Listening in 5.1 channel surround soundAV amplifier with Hdmi terminal B Hdmi cable optional Important note Saving the data on the SD cardWhat you can do with HD Writer SD Media Storage Optional accessories Accessories About the cooling fan Parts identification and handling VQT1A34 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 cover Be careful about the following Using grip beltFlip the belt Put your hand through the grip belt Refer to the operating instructions for the Filter Kit Before using ≥It can open up to 90o Using the LCD monitorUsing the remote control Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor as desired Remote control usable range Install a button-type batteryConcerning the button-type battery Cards that you can use with this unit SD Speed Class Rating Class Handling precautions Charging lamp Charging the batterySetup Connect the AC cable to the AC Adaptor and the AC outlet Inserting the battery Open the battery cover Inserting/removing the batteryPush the centre of the battery until it locks Recordable time Charging time and recordable timeAbout batteries that you can use for this unit Charging time About the remaining battery Capacity indication Connecting to the AC outlet≥The display changes as the battery capacity reduces 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 40 Quick start Turning the power on and off with the LCD monitorTo turn on the power To turn off the power Open the LCD monitor To cancel Quick start≥Check that the status indicator has gone off Inserting/removing an SD card Basic operations How to use the cursor buttonCard access lamp Concerning the SD card Operations during recording ¬ Rotate the mode dial to selectMove the cursor button up, down, left or right to operate Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to Focus Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to ManualManual focus mode Focus 5/5 Manual focus adjustment Playback mode In still picture playback Playback mode In motion picture playback While stopped, press the Menu button Using the menu screenHelp mode To exit the help mode Press the Menu button to exit the menu screen Operating with remote controlPress the Menu button Select a menu item Changing the display style Setting date and timePress the cursor button to enter Selection Changing the date and time display style For Australia Switching the languageAdjusting LCD monitor To recharge the built-in lithium battery Dynamic Basic camera positioning Before recordingRecording Automatic white balance l Auto focus l About auto modeAnti-Ground-Shooting AGS Turning the AGS function on/off Record 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 elapsed Min ≥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 clearly About the focus indication Concerning the focusing areaCard indication l Mega optical image stabilizer l You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures Switching the shutter effect on/off 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB Picture quality≥The number of recordable pictures depends Digital zoom function Various recording functionsZoom in/out function Move the zoom lever You can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitor About using the zoom microphone functionRecording yourself Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side To return to normal recording Backlight compensation functionFade in/fade out function Press the recording start/stop button To select the colour for fade in/out To cancel fadingTo cancel the colour night view function Colour night view function Tele macro function Soft skin modeTo cancel the soft skin mode To cancel the tele macro function Press the Photo Shot button Self-timer recordingTo stop the timer midway through You can record still pictures on an SD card using the timer Flash is activated and the picture will be recorded When the flash is not used≥This function’s default setting is Flash Auto Built-in flash Image stabilizer function To cancel the image stabilizer functionRed eye reduction function Wind noise reduction function To cancel the guide line functionTo cancel the wind noise reduction function Guide line function Automatically Microphone levelAGC Auto Gain Control AGC is activated, To cancel the zebra display To return to automatic settingZebra display Manual recording functions Scene modeSet the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to Manual To cancel the colour bar Move the switch down and set it to Focus position Manual focus adjustmentTo cancel the scene mode function White balance To restore to the automatic adjustmentAbout the MF assist function ≥Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights About the black balance AdjustmentRecording Manual adjustment mode About the white balance sensor Manual iris/gain adjustment Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Manual shutter speed adjustment Move the cursor button to operate Motion picture playbackSelect the scene to be played back Press the cursor button About 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 only Press the button To adjust the volumeMove the volume lever to change the volume level Frame-by-frame playback To return to playing back all the scenes To cancel the repeat playback functionPlaying back motion pictures by date Repeat playback Select the file to be played back To cancel the resume playback functionStill picture Jpeg playback Resuming the previous playback About still picture compatibility Deleting scenes Editing scenesDeleting scenes one at a time To continue deleting other scenes To complete the settingsEditing Only when Select is selected in step Protecting scenes Select the file to be deleted, then press the cursor button Editing still picturesDeleting still pictures Deleting files one at a time Protecting still pictures Sufficient battery power or use the AC adaptorTo continue deleting other files Number of prints set to be in Dpof is displayed Dpof settingWhat is DPOF? To cancel all Dpof settings Card management ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select orFormatting Formatting an SD card To watch images with a Aspect ratio on a regular TV With a TVPlayback on TV To display the on-screen Information on the TV Start playback on this unit Connecting with a Hdmi cable optionalWhat is HDMI? Connect this unit and a TV with the Hdmi cable optional Hdmi output resolution About the settings when Connecting with Hdmi Listening in 5.1 channel sound Component Video Audio About the setting when connecting the component terminals If 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 Control To cancel Viera Link Hdavi Control Operate with the remote control for the TV AV cable supplied ≥Insert the plugs as far as they will go About the battery running downConnect this unit and a video device To stop dubbing Select 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 printer When you stop printing halfway Select the layout setting on page Layout Easy editing Playing back on a computer Before using with a computerRefer to P99 if using a Macintosh What you can do with a computer Contents on provided CD-ROM End User License Agreement Operating environment for HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1 Operating environment USB port Microsoft Windows XP Home EditionMicrosoft Windows XP Professional MB or more 256 MB or more recommended Click HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1 InstallationInstalling HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1 Insert the CD-ROM into the computer Select start # Software application uninstallationComputer must be rebooted for the application to work Click Finish Insert the battery and connect the AC adaptor Connection and recognition proceduresConnection and recognition Example folder structure of an SD card Set the mode dial on the unit to PC and connect the unit toAbout the computer display Computer Verifying the unit is correctly recognised by the computer To disconnect USB cable safelyIf the driver has not been Recognised properly Click the Copy to PC button Using HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1On the computer Writing back to an SD card Click the Start copying button If using Macintosh Menu list Menus and Indications Scene Protect l 72 Dpof SET l Playback menus Motion picture playback Play SetupLanguage l Playback menus Still picture playback Play Setup 101 Menus related to Advanced and Setup Recording indications Indications103 104 Playback indicationsPC connection indications Confirmatory indications 105 Messages 106 107 About recovery 108 Functions that cannot be used simultaneously Unit operations Troubleshooting109 110 111 112 113 With a computer When connected to another device114 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 unit About the AC adaptor About the battery116 117 About the SD cardAbout the miniSD Card LCD monitor What to do with the lens is fogged up Explanation of termsAbout condensation Causes of condensation Auto focus White balance119 120 Specifications 121 122 123 VQT1A34

Panasonic HDC-SD1 Watching high definition images, High definition TV B Hdmi cable optional

Models: HDC-SD1

Watching high definition images

AHigh definition TV B HDMI cable (optional)

ªWhen connecting to a TV that does not have a HDMI terminal