Setup 1 Installation | Panasonic HDC-SD9D specification

Setup 1 Installation

When installing the software, log on to your PC as the Administrator (or with a user name with equivalent authorization) or with the user name for a standard user account. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.)

≥Before starting the installation, close all applications that are running.

≥Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed.

1 Insert the CD-ROM into the PC.

≥If the installation screen does not appear automatically, double-click the CD-ROM drive icon in [My Computer (Computer)].

2 Click [Next].

3 Read the [End User License Agreement], then place a check beside [I accept the terms of the license agreement] if you agree to them and click [Next].

≥If you do not agree to the terms and conditions of the License Agreement, installation is not possible.

4 Continue to follow the on-screen messages to install HD Writer 2.5E.

≥If using Windows 2000, Microsoft DirectX 9.0c must be installed in order to operate HD Writer 2.5E.

Depending on the operating environment, you may be required to install DirectX 9.0c. Click [Yes] to install it.

If you install the software on a PC that is not compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the PC may not work properly. If you are unsure whether or not your PC is compatible, contact the PC manufacturer.

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Panasonic HDC-SD9D operating instructions Setup 1 Installation, Insert the CD-ROM into the PC

Contents

HDC-SD9D Button-type battery Information for Your SafetyBattery pack Use only the recommended accessories Carefully observe copyright laws Indemnity concerning recording contentCards that you can use with this unit For the purposes of these operating instructions Licenses Contents Playback BackupWith a PC Others Optional accessories AccessoriesCD-ROM Very clear high definition pictures FeaturesCompatibility with other products Standard images 720k576 Number of available scan lines Preparation Handling Parts identificationLCD monitor open part LCD monitor l Lens cover a Remote control sensor l Recording lamp l Tripod receptacleLens hood Be careful about the following 26 27 Install a button-type battery supplied Remote controlRemote control usable range While pressing the stopper A, pull out the battery holder Charging the battery Power supplyAbout batteries that you can use with this unit Charging lamp Charge a Inserting/removing the battery Charging and recording time Battery capacity indicationCharging time Recording time Connecting to the AC outlet Cards that you can use with this unit Setup 2 Preparation of SD cardsCard type Capacity Motion picture recording Still picture Sdhc Set the mode switch to OFF. l Card access lamp AccessInserting/removing an SD card Securely close the SD card cover Turning the power on and off with the LCD monitor Selecting a modeTo turn on the power To turn off the power Turning the unit on/off Press the Menu button Setup 4 Using the menu screenPress the Menu button to exit the menu screen Language selection Recording modeMenu list Still picture playback Playback mode Motion picture playbackEdit SCENE*1 Press the Menu button to finish the setting Setting date and time¬ Operate the mode switch to select Select the menu. l To recharge the built-in lithium battery Select Destination and press the cursor button Select Home with the cursor buttonBasic # SET World Time # YES Power LCD Extra button Setup 6 Adjusting LCD monitorPress the cursor button to make the adjustment Increasing the brightness of the LCD monitor Recording Yourself Changing the picture quality on the LCD monitorRotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side Dynamic Recording Basic camera positioning Before recording Anti-Ground-Shooting AGS About auto modeVideo # AGS # on Recording motion pictures Operate the mode switch to Select and open the LCD monitorPress the recording start/stop button to start recording About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures When motion picture recording stops suddenly Screen indications in the recording mode ≥ Recordable time using the battery l Video # REC Mode # desired settingRecording modes/approximate recordable time SD card Setup # Quick Start # on Close the LCD monitor while the mode switch is set toQuick start Open the LCD monitor Advanced # Shooting Guide # Shooting guide Press the button fully Recording still pictures To record still pictures clearly About the screen indications When the button is pressedAbout the focus indication Picture # PICT.QUALITY # desired setting About the focusing areaPicture quality Number of recordable pictures Zoom in/out function Basic # D.ZOOM # desired settingDigital zoom function Zoom lever Optical image stabilizer button , O.I.S Image stabilizer functionS. Optical Image Stabilizer ¬Operate the mode switch to select Face detection & AE modeFace detection & AE button Operation icons Recording functionsOperation icons Press the cursor button, Fade Help modeIntelligent contrast Control Self-timer Soft skin modeColour night view Backlight Soft skin mode Help modeSelf-timer Fade Menus MenusRecording functionsGuide line 25p digital cinema Wind noise reduction Microphone setup Microphone level Move the cursor button to adjust the microphone input level Press the button HD hi-speed burst shootingSelect the range of pictures that will be stored Still pictures are recorded at a rate of 25 per second Red eye reduction Built-in flash Zebra Shutter soundColour bar Digital cinema colour Auto slow shutterAdvanced # Auto Slow Shtr # on Red eye reduction Built-in flashColour bar Auto slow shutter Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to Manual Scene modeManual recording functions Move the switch down and set it to Focus position Manual focus adjustmentMove the cursor button to bring the subject into focus Advanced # MF Assist # on White balance Manual adjustment modeSelect , fill the screen with a white subject Manual shutter speed adjustment Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentManual iris/gain adjustment Aperture Playback Motion picture playback Select the playback operation with the cursor button Speaker volume adjustmentFast forward/rewind playback Skip playback To the start of a scene Frame-by-frame playback Slow-motion playbackMotion picture compatibility Pause the playback Intelligent scene selection Playing back motion pictures by date Video Setup # Resume Play # on Video Setup # Repeat Play # onRepeat playback Resuming the previous playback Still picture playback Still picture compatibility Select the still picture to be played back Playing back still pictures by date Deleting scenes/still pictures To continue deleting other scenes Dividing a scene to delete Divide # Cancel ALLSelect the scene to be divided Then press the cursor button Select to set the dividing point PicturesProtecting scenes/still Video Setup or Photo Setup # Scene Protect # YES What is DPOF? Editing 4 Dpof settingPhoto Setup # Dpof SET # SET Dpof SET # Cancel ALL Editing 5 Formatting Setup # Format Card # YES Your TV Watching Video/Pictures onConnect this unit to a TV With a TV Cables Reference items Set the mode switch to to play back To display the on-screen information on the TV To watch images with a 169 aspect ratio on a regular TV Connecting with a Hdmi mini cable Setup # Component OUT # desired setting Connecting with the component cableListening in 5.1 channel sound Playback operation with the remote control for the TV Playback using Viera Link¬ Set the mode switch to Hdavi Control Automatic input switching Turning the power offOther linked operations Backup Copy to/play back a disc Connecting a DVD burner toPreparing for copying/playing back New* 12 cm discs DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL Copying to discs Select the date you want to copy and press the cursor button Select Start and press the cursor button About the approximate time it takes for copying to a disc Important NoticeDisc type Copy time DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R Playing back the copied disc To release the disc protection Formatting discsDisplaying disc information Auto protect Video device Dubbing images onto other≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality Connect this unit to a printer With a printer PictBridgeSelect PictBridge and press the cursor button Select the paper size setting on Paper Size Select the date print setting on Date PrintSelect the desired layout setting on page Layout Press the Menu button to display the PictBridge menus With a PC Available function Software required Copying data to a Before usingHD Writer 2.5E for HDC*2 Motion/Still Pictures Important Notice End User License Agreement Operating environment for HD Writer 2.5E for HDC Operating environmentCPU RAM Sound Necessary softwareInterface Other requirements Insert the CD-ROM into the PC Setup 1 Installation Uninstalling HD Writer 2.5E Check the contents, then close WindowClick Finish Connection and recognition About the PC display Shooting modeCopying your still pictures to your PC 100 101 Starting HD Writer 2.5E 102 If using Macintosh 103 Others 104 Recording indications 105 Playback indications PC connection indications Confirmatory indications when a DVD burner is connectedConfirmatory indications 106 107 108 About recoveryDisconnect USB Cable Used simultaneously Functions that cannot be109 PRE-REC 110 Scene modeFlash MF assist function 111 Troubleshooting This unit cannot be operated though it is turned on 112Auto focus function does not work 113 114 115 When more than 99 scenes were recorded on the same date When the scenes were recorded on different datesWhen scenes lasting under 3 seconds have been recorded 116 When the settings on the 25p digital cinema change When PRE-REC was used for recording117 118 When deleting scenes 119 Example 4 When edit assist is initiated by HD Writer 2.5E Cleaning 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 battery121 About condensation LCD monitorCauses of condensation 122 Explanation of terms White balance adjustmentAutomatic white balance Auto focus Recording distant and close-up objects at the same time 124Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty window Recording a subject with little contrast 125 Specifications USB 126 DC output 127 VQT1N58