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Panasonic HDC-SD9PC manual Necessary software, Sound, Interface, Other requirements

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Necessary software	Windows Vista: DirectX 10
	Windows XP/2000: DirectX 9.0c
	≥ 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 maker of your PC.
Sound	DirectSound Support
Interface	USB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)]
Other requirements	Mouse or equivalent pointing device

≥Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.

≥Input is not supported in languages other than English, French and Spanish.

≥Operation cannot be guaranteed on all DVD drives.

≥Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows XP

Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and not compatible with 64 bit operation systems.

≥This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment.

≥This software is not compatible with a multi-monitor environment.

≥If using Windows XP/2000, an administrative account user only can use this software. If using Windows Vista, administrative account and standard account users only can use this software. (An administrative account user should install and uninstall this software.)

∫Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)

PC	IBM PC/AT compatible PC
OS	Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4
	Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
	Microsoft Windows XP Professional
	Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic
	Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
	Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
	Microsoft Windows Vista Business
	Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise
CPU	Windows Vista: Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz or higher
	Windows XP/2000: Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron
	400 MHz or higher
RAM	Windows Vista Home Basic:
	512 MB or more
	Windows Vista Home Premium/Ultimate/Business/Enterprise:
	1 GB or more
	Windows XP/2000: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)
Interface	USB port
Other requirements	Mouse or equivalent pointing device

≥The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.

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Panasonic HDC-SD9PC manual Necessary software, Sound, Interface, Other requirements

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Operating Instructions Model No. HDC-SD9P/PCHigh Definition Video Camera Safety Precautions ≥USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIESThings You Should Know Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased FromTHE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A FCC Note THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADABatteries AC adaptor1 Battery pack Lithium ion battery pack 2Button-typebattery Lithium batteryIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Precautions ∫Indemnity concerning recording contentIfyou see this symbol USE & LOCATION∫Carefully observe copyright laws ∫Cards that you can use with this unit∫For the purposes of these operating instructions ∫LicensesContents Before usingSetup PreparationBackup Before usingSetup Using with a PCAccessories Battery packRemote control Button-typebatteryFeatures ∫Very clear high definition pictures∫Compatibility with other products What is the AVCHD?∫Charging the battery ∫Inserting the battery∫How to turn on the power Turn on the power by sliding the∫Help mode ∫Recording motion picturesTo exit the Help mode ∫Recording still pictures∫Motion picture playback ∫Still picture playback16Before using 20Setup Recording Playback Backup With a PC OthersPreparation VQT1N45Parts identification and handlingBefore using 4Mode select switch AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS l 35,20 22 23 Lens cover A10Battery holder l 11Battery release lever BATTERY l31 32 37 35 3626Mode switch l 27Photoshot button l Volume lever sVOLr In playback mode l 29SpeakerRemote control Install a button-typebattery suppliedRemote control usable range 8Zoom/volume buttons ZOOM, VOL 9Menu button MENUPower supply Charging the battery∫About batteries that you can use with this unit Charging lamp CHARGE AInserting/removing the battery Removing the batteryBattery capacity indication Charging and recording timeBattery model number ∫ Charging timeConnecting to the AC outlet 2 Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptorSetup 2 Preparation of SD cards Cards that you can use with this unitCard type Capacity1 Set the mode switch to OFF. l Inserting/removing an SD card3 Insert/remove the SD card 4 Securely close the SD card coverTurning the power on and off with the LCD monitor To turn on the powerTo 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 Language selection Menu list2 Select English and press the cursor button Recording modePlayback mode motion picture playback still picture playback∫SETUP 1 BeepSetting date and time 4 Press the MENU button to finish the setting1 Select the menu. l 3 Press the cursor button to enter the selectionSelect HOME with the cursor button Select DESTINATION and press the cursor button1 Select the menu. l BASIC # SET WORLD TIME # YESSetup 6 Adjusting LCD monitor 3 Press the cursor button to make the adjustmentPOWER LCD EXTRA button Increasing the brightness of the LCD monitorPlayback Backup With a PC Others 34Recording Basic 47Recording AdvancedPreparation RecordingBefore recording ∫Basic camera positioningAuto Ground-DirectionalStandby AGS About auto modeSelect the menu. l ¬Operate the mode switch to selectRecording motion pictures 1 Operate the mode switch toselect and open the LCD monitor When motion picture recording stops suddenly Screen indications in the recording modeARecording mode CRecording time elapsedRecording modes/approximate recordable time VIDEO # REC MODE # desired setting≥Recordable time using the battery l Select the menu. lQuick start 3 Open the LCD monitorSETUP # QUICK START # ON 1 Select the menu. lPRE-REC Shooting guide1 Press the PRE-RECbutton When you move the unit quicklyRecording still pictures 2 Press the button halfway. For auto focus onlyFocus indication 3 Press the button fullyTo record still pictures clearly ∫About the focusing area∫About the focus indication Picture quality Number of recordable picturesPICTURE # PICT.QUALITY # desired setting Select the menu. lZoom in/out function Digital zoom functionZoom lever ¬Operate the mode switch to selectImage stabilizer function Optical image stabilizer button , O.I.S¬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 Recording functions of operation iconsOperation icons 1 Press the cursor button, andFade Intelligent contrastcontrol Help modeØ Self-timer Soft skin modeMagicPix BacklightØSelf-timer FadeIntelligent contrast control Help modemenusRecording functions of MenusGuide line 24p digital cinemaMicrophone setup Wind noise reductionEffect/Setting method microphones can be adjustedMicrophone level Effect/Setting method1 Select the menu. l FunctionHD hi-speedburst shooting 2 Press the buttonSelect the range of pictures that will be stored Effect/Setting methodBuilt-inflash Red eye reductionEffect/Setting method When theShutter sound ZebraColor bar Effect/Setting methodAuto slow shutter Digital cinema colorEffect/Setting method Microphone setupBuilt-inflash Red eye reductionColor bar Auto slow shutterSet the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL Manual recording functionsScene mode ¬Operate the mode switch to selectManual focus adjustment Select the menu. lWhite balance 1 Move the cursor button to select2 Select the white balance mode To set the white balance manuallyManual shutter speed/aperture adjustment 2 Make the adjustment≥Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL. l Manual shutter speed adjustmentBackup With a PC Others Playback64Playback 72Editing 78With a TV Preparation Recording1 Operate the mode switch to select Motion picture playback∫Speaker volume adjustment ∫Fast forward/rewind playbackSkip playback to the start of a scene Operating with the remote control∫Slow-motionplayback Frame-by-frameplaybackMotion picture compatibility Operating with the remote controlIntelligent scene selection Playing back motion pictures by date1 Select By date, then press the cursor button Repeat playback Resuming the previous playbackVIDEO SETUP # REPEAT PLAY # ON VIDEO SETUP # RESUME PLAY # ONStill picture playback 1 Operate the mode switch to selectStill 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 Deleting scenes/still pictures To delete by confirming images being played back1 Press the button while the thumbnail view screen is≥Scenes/still pictures which cannot be played Dividing a scene to delete 2 Select the scene to be dividedthen press the cursor button 3 Select to set the dividing pointpicturesProtecting scenes/still ¬Operate the mode switch to selectVIDEO SETUP or PICT. SETUP# SCENE PROTECT # YES 1 Select the menu. lEditing 4 DPOF setting ∫What is DPOF?PICT. SETUP # DPOF SET # SET To cancel all DPOF settingsEditing 5 Formatting SETUP # FORMAT CARD # YES1 Select the menu. l Use this unit to format SD cardsWatching Video/Pictures on your TV1 Connect this unit to a TV With a TV3 Set the mode switch to to play back ∫To display the on-screeninformation on the TV SETUP # TV ASPECT # 4:3TV ASPECT setting Select the menu. lConnecting with a HDMI mini cable What is HDMI?SETUP # HDMI RESOLUTION # desired setting Output resolutionConnecting with the component cable Listening in 5.1 channel soundSETUP # COMPONENT OUT # desired setting Select the menu. lPlayback using VIERA Link ∫Setting on this unitHDAVI Control ¬Set the mode switch toTurning the power off ∫Other linked operationsAutomatic input switching Backup 86With other productsPreparation Recording Playback With a PC OthersConnecting a DVD burner to We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW-BN1copy to/play back a disc Preparing for copying/playing backCopying to discs 4 Insert the disc in the DVD burnerSelect 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 Disc type Copy timeDisc type Copy timePlaying back the copied disc Managing the copied disc ∫Formatting discs2 Copy to the disc. l To release the disc protectionDubbing images onto other video deviceChange 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 96Before using 101Setup 105Using with a PC Preparation Recording Playback BackupWith a PC OthersBefore using What you can do with a PCData type Available functionImportant Notice ≥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 formatEnd User License Agreement Operating environment ∫Operating environment for HD Writer 2.5E for HDCDisplay Free hard disk driveNecessary software SoundInterface Other requirements1 Insert the CD-ROMinto the PC Setup 1 Installation2 Click Next Check the contents, then close the window Uninstalling HD Writer 2.5E1 Select start # Settings # Control Panel # 6 Click FinishConnection and recognition 1 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor2 Turn on the unit 3 Connect this unit to a PCAbout the PC display Copying your still pictures toyour PC when recorded in HD hi-speedburst#HD Writer Starting HD Writer 2.5E#Operating Instructions If using Macintosh ∫Copying still pictures on PC2 Select PC CONNECT and press the cursor button ∫To disconnect USB cable safelyPreparation Recording Playback Backup With a PC Others108Indications 113Helpful hints VQT1N45∫Recording indications 0h00m00s2.1Ｍ 3000 MEGA 90min∫Playback indications Ø10, Ø2ß/ßA ßi/ßj∫PC connection indications ∫Confirmatory indicationsTHIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED PUSH THE RESET SWITCHCANNOT BE USED DUE TO INCOMPATIBLE DATA CANNOT RECORD - INCOMPATIBLE CONTROL DATAAbout recovery CONTROL DATA ERROR HAS BEEN DETECTED. SD CARD orTHUMBNAIL DATA ERROR IS DETECTED DISCONNECT USB CABLEFunctions that cannot be used simultaneouslyConditions which disable the functions MagicPix Set and cancelConditions which disable the functions Adjusting the shutter speed, iris/gainFunctions FlashTroubleshooting ProblemBattery runs down quickly This unit cannot be turned onProblem The remote control does not functionThe unit arbitrarily stops recording Auto focus function does not workProblem Some playback images are skipped automaticallyThe images are squeezed horizontally Scenes cannot be deletedProblem “PUSH THE RESET SWITCH.” is displayedThe indication disappears The screen is frozen No operation can be performedProblem The power of the DVD burner cannot be turned onVIERA Link does not work Check points∫When the scenes were recorded on different dates ∫When PRE-RECwas used for recording ∫When deleting scenes Page Cautions for use About this unitWhen carrying the unit, do not drop or bump it CleaningAbout the battery About the AC adaptorBe sure to detach the battery after use Do not throw old battery into fireLCD monitor About condensationCauses of condensation Helpful hintWhite balance adjustment Explanation of termsAutomatic white balance Auto focusRecording a fast-movingsubject Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty windowRecording a subject with little contrast Specifications Power sourcePower consumption Signal systemDimensions Mass WeightMass Weight in Operating temperaturePower source Power consumptionDimensions Mass WeightOptional accessories Accessory NoFigure DescriptionAccessory Order Form For USA Customers Request for Service Notice Request for Service Notice USA OnlyPanasonic Video Products Limited Warranty For USA CustomersLimited Warranty Customer Services Directory Accessory PurchasesCentralized Factory Service Center Service in Puerto Rico Panasonic Puerto Rico, IncWarranty For Canadian Customers PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTYWARRANTY SERVICE IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTREIndex ∫NumericsPage Luz indicadora de acceso a la tarjeta ACCESS ∫Carga de la batería∫Inserción de la batería ∫Cómo encender la unidad∫Selección del idioma ∫Modo de ayudaPara salir del modo de ayuda ∫Grabación de películas∫Reproducción de películas ∫Reproducción de fotografíasVQT1N45 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Panasonic Puerto Rico, IncPanasonic Canada Inc One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ