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Panasonic manual Model No. HDC-SD9P/PC, Operating Instructions, High Definition Video Camera

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Operating Instructions

High Definition Video Camera

Model No. HDC-SD9P/PC

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.

Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.

For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

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Panasonic HDC-SD9PC manual Model No. HDC-SD9P/PC, Operating Instructions, High Definition Video Camera

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Operating Instructions Model No. HDC-SD9P/PCHigh Definition Video Camera ≥USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Safety PrecautionsThings You Should Know Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased FromTHE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A FCC NoteAC adaptor Batteries1 Battery pack Lithium ion battery pack 2Button-typebattery Lithium batteryIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ∫Indemnity concerning recording content PrecautionsIfyou see this symbol USE & LOCATION∫Cards that you can use with this unit ∫Carefully observe copyright laws∫For the purposes of these operating instructions ∫LicensesBefore using ContentsSetup PreparationBefore using BackupSetup Using with a PCBattery pack AccessoriesRemote control Button-typebattery∫Very clear high definition pictures Features∫Compatibility with other products What is the AVCHD?∫Inserting the battery ∫Charging the battery∫How to turn on the power Turn on the power by sliding the∫Recording motion pictures ∫Help modeTo exit the Help mode ∫Recording still pictures∫Still picture playback ∫Motion picture playbackRecording Playback Backup With a PC Others 16Before using 20SetupPreparation VQT1N45handling Parts identification andBefore using 4Mode select switch AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS l 35,Lens cover A 20 22 2310Battery holder l 11Battery release lever BATTERY l37 35 36 31 3226Mode switch l 27Photoshot button l Volume lever sVOLr In playback mode l 29SpeakerInstall a button-typebattery supplied Remote controlRemote control usable range 8Zoom/volume buttons ZOOM, VOL 9Menu button MENUCharging the battery Power supply∫About batteries that you can use with this unit Charging lamp CHARGE ARemoving the battery Inserting/removing the batteryCharging and recording time Battery capacity indicationBattery model number ∫ Charging time2 Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor Connecting to the AC outletCards that you can use with this unit Setup 2 Preparation of SD cardsCard type CapacityInserting/removing an SD card 1 Set the mode switch to OFF. l3 Insert/remove the SD card 4 Securely close the SD card coverTo turn on the power Turning the power on and off with the LCD monitorTo turn off the power Selecting a mode1 Press the MENU button Setup 4 Using the menu screen5 Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen Menu list Language selection2 Select English and press the cursor button Recording modestill picture playback Playback mode motion picture playback∫SETUP 1 Beep4 Press the MENU button to finish the setting Setting date and time1 Select the menu. l 3 Press the cursor button to enter the selectionSelect DESTINATION and press the cursor button Select HOME with the cursor button1 Select the menu. l BASIC # SET WORLD TIME # YES3 Press the cursor button to make the adjustment Setup 6 Adjusting LCD monitorPOWER LCD EXTRA button Increasing the brightness of the LCD monitor34Recording Basic 47Recording Advanced Playback Backup With a PC OthersPreparation Recording∫Basic camera positioning Before recordingAbout auto mode Auto Ground-DirectionalStandby AGSSelect the menu. l ¬Operate the mode switch to selectRecording motion pictures 1 Operate the mode switch toselect and open the LCD monitor Screen indications in the recording mode When motion picture recording stops suddenlyARecording mode CRecording time elapsedVIDEO # REC MODE # desired setting Recording modes/approximate recordable time≥Recordable time using the battery l Select the menu. l3 Open the LCD monitor Quick startSETUP # QUICK START # ON 1 Select the menu. lShooting guide PRE-REC1 Press the PRE-RECbutton When you move the unit quickly2 Press the button halfway. For auto focus only Recording still picturesFocus indication 3 Press the button fullyTo record still pictures clearly ∫About the focusing area∫About the focus indication Number of recordable pictures Picture qualityPICTURE # PICT.QUALITY # desired setting Select the menu. lDigital zoom function Zoom in/out functionZoom lever ¬Operate the mode switch to selectOptical image stabilizer button , O.I.S Image stabilizer function¬Operate the mode switch to select O.I.S.: Optical Image StabilizerFace detection & AE button Face detection & AE mode¬Operate the mode switch to select operation icons Recording functions ofOperation icons 1 Press the cursor button, andIntelligent contrast Fadecontrol Help modeSoft skin mode Ø Self-timerMagicPix BacklightFade ØSelf-timerIntelligent contrast control Help modeMenus menusRecording functions ofGuide line 24p digital cinemaWind noise reduction Microphone setupEffect/Setting method microphones can be adjustedEffect/Setting method Microphone level1 Select the menu. l Function2 Press the button HD hi-speedburst shootingSelect the range of pictures that will be stored Effect/Setting methodRed eye reduction Built-inflashEffect/Setting method When theZebra Shutter soundColor bar Effect/Setting methodDigital cinema color Auto slow shutterEffect/Setting method Microphone setupRed eye reduction Built-inflashColor bar Auto slow shutterManual recording functions Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUALScene mode ¬Operate the mode switch to selectSelect the menu. l Manual focus adjustment1 Move the cursor button to select White balance2 Select the white balance mode To set the white balance manually2 Make the adjustment Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment≥Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL. l Manual shutter speed adjustmentPlayback Backup With a PC Others64Playback 72Editing 78With a TV Preparation RecordingMotion picture playback 1 Operate the mode switch to select∫Fast forward/rewind playback ∫Speaker volume adjustmentSkip playback to the start of a scene Operating with the remote controlFrame-by-frameplayback ∫Slow-motionplaybackMotion picture compatibility Operating with the remote controlIntelligent scene selection Playing back motion pictures by date1 Select By date, then press the cursor button Resuming the previous playback Repeat playbackVIDEO SETUP # REPEAT PLAY # ON VIDEO SETUP # RESUME PLAY # ON1 Operate the mode switch to select Still picture playbackStill picture compatibility 3 Select the still picture to be played back Playing back still pictures by date1 Select By date, then press the cursor button To delete by confirming images being played back Deleting scenes/still pictures1 Press the button while the thumbnail view screen is≥Scenes/still pictures which cannot be played 2 Select the scene to be divided Dividing a scene to deletethen press the cursor button 3 Select to set the dividing point¬Operate the mode switch to select picturesProtecting scenes/stillVIDEO SETUP or PICT. SETUP# SCENE PROTECT # YES 1 Select the menu. l∫What is DPOF? Editing 4 DPOF settingPICT. SETUP # DPOF SET # SET To cancel all DPOF settingsSETUP # FORMAT CARD # YES Editing 5 Formatting1 Select the menu. l Use this unit to format SD cardsyour TV Watching Video/Pictures on1 Connect this unit to a TV With a TV3 Set the mode switch to to play back SETUP # TV ASPECT # 4:3 ∫To display the on-screeninformation on the TVTV ASPECT setting Select the menu. lWhat is HDMI? Connecting with a HDMI mini cableSETUP # HDMI RESOLUTION # desired setting Output resolutionListening in 5.1 channel sound Connecting with the component cableSETUP # COMPONENT OUT # desired setting Select the menu. l∫Setting on this unit Playback using VIERA LinkHDAVI Control ¬Set the mode switch toTurning the power off ∫Other linked operationsAutomatic input switching 86With other products BackupPreparation Recording Playback With a PC OthersWe recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW-BN1 Connecting a DVD burner tocopy to/play back a disc Preparing for copying/playing back4 Insert the disc in the DVD burner Copying to discsSelect BURN DISC and press the cursor button Select PLAY DISC and press the cursor buttonPress the MENU button Select START and press the cursor buttonImportant Notice Copy time Disc typeDisc type Copy timePlaying back the copied disc ∫Formatting discs Managing the copied disc2 Copy to the disc. l To release the disc protectionvideo device Dubbing images onto otherChange the video input on the is connected to1 Connect this unit to a printer With a printer PictBridge2 Select PictBridge and press the cursor button 7 Select the paper size setting on PAPER SIZE 6 Select the date print setting on DATE PRINTWhen you stop printing halfway Preparation Recording Playback Backup 96Before using 101Setup 105Using with a PCWith a PC OthersWhat you can do with a PC Before usingData type Available function≥Do not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with HD Writer 2.5E in a device that does not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in the device. The disc will not play back on devices that do not support the AVCHD format Important NoticeEnd User License Agreement ∫Operating environment for HD Writer 2.5E for HDC Operating environmentDisplay Free hard disk driveSound Necessary softwareInterface Other requirements1 Insert the CD-ROMinto the PC Setup 1 Installation2 Click Next Uninstalling HD Writer 2.5E Check the contents, then close the window1 Select start # Settings # Control Panel # 6 Click Finish1 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor Connection and recognition2 Turn on the unit 3 Connect this unit to a PCCopying your still pictures to About the PC displayyour PC when recorded in HD hi-speedburst#HD Writer Starting HD Writer 2.5E#Operating Instructions ∫Copying still pictures on PC If using Macintosh2 Select PC CONNECT and press the cursor button ∫To disconnect USB cable safelyOthers Preparation Recording Playback Backup With a PC108Indications 113Helpful hints VQT1N450h00m00s ∫Recording indications2.1Ｍ 3000 MEGA 90minØ10, Ø2 ∫Playback indicationsß/ßA ßi/ßj∫Confirmatory indications ∫PC connection indicationsPUSH THE RESET SWITCH THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USEDCANNOT BE USED DUE TO INCOMPATIBLE DATA CANNOT RECORD - INCOMPATIBLE CONTROL DATACONTROL DATA ERROR HAS BEEN DETECTED. SD CARD or About recoveryTHUMBNAIL DATA ERROR IS DETECTED DISCONNECT USB CABLEused simultaneously Functions that cannot beConditions which disable the functions MagicPix Set and cancelAdjusting the shutter speed, iris/gain Conditions which disable the functionsFunctions FlashProblem TroubleshootingBattery runs down quickly This unit cannot be turned onThe remote control does not function ProblemThe unit arbitrarily stops recording Auto focus function does not workSome playback images are skipped automatically ProblemThe images are squeezed horizontally Scenes cannot be deleted“PUSH THE RESET SWITCH.” is displayed ProblemThe indication disappears The screen is frozen No operation can be performedThe power of the DVD burner cannot be turned on ProblemVIERA Link does not work Check points∫When the scenes were recorded on different dates ∫When PRE-RECwas used for recording ∫When deleting scenes Page About this unit Cautions for useWhen carrying the unit, do not drop or bump it CleaningAbout the AC adaptor About the batteryBe sure to detach the battery after use Do not throw old battery into fireAbout condensation LCD monitorCauses of condensation Helpful hintExplanation of terms White balance adjustmentAutomatic white balance Auto focusRecording a fast-movingsubject Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty windowRecording a subject with little contrast Power source SpecificationsPower consumption Signal systemMass Weight DimensionsMass Weight in Operating temperaturePower consumption Power sourceDimensions Mass WeightAccessory No Optional accessoriesFigure DescriptionAccessory Order Form For USA Customers Request for Service Notice USA Only Request for Service NoticePanasonic Video Products Limited Warranty For USA CustomersLimited Warranty Accessory Purchases Customer Services DirectoryCentralized Factory Service Center Service in Puerto Rico Panasonic Puerto Rico, IncPANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Warranty For Canadian CustomersWARRANTY SERVICE IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE∫Numerics IndexPage ∫Carga de la batería Luz indicadora de acceso a la tarjeta ACCESS∫Inserción de la batería ∫Cómo encender la unidad∫Modo de ayuda ∫Selección del idiomaPara salir del modo de ayuda ∫Grabación de películas∫Reproducción de fotografías ∫Reproducción de películasVQT1N45 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc Panasonic Consumer Electronics CompanyPanasonic Canada Inc One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ