Panasonic HDCHS200 Operations Instructions

Operating InstructionsHigh Definition Video CameraModel No. HDC-SD200HDC-HS200Before use, please read these instructions completely.VQT1Y50until 2009/

10VQT1Y50Features∫ Very clear high definition picturesThis unit can record detailed high definition images.High definition images (1920k1080)*A Number

100VQT1Y50PlaybackWith a TV2Playback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™)¬Change the mode to .1 Select the menu. (l 29)≥ The default setting is [ON].≥ I

101VQT1Y503 Operate with the remote control for the TV.1) Press the button up, down, left or right to select a scene or still picture to be played bac

102VQT1Y50∫ Other linked operationsTurning the power off:If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power, the power on this unit also t

103VQT1Y50BackupWith other products1Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play back a discMotion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can b

104VQT1Y501 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with VW-BN1) to the DVD burner.≥ You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit.2 Connect this

105VQT1Y50≥ You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc. (You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM.)≥ Motion pictures and still pictures canno

106VQT1Y505 (Only when [VIDEO]/[PICTURE] is selected in step 3)Touch the desired item.[ALL SCENES]:All motion pictures or still pictures are copied.To

107VQT1Y50≥The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. (l108)≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burne

108VQT1Y50≥ Only discs that have been copied by connecting this unit to the DVD burner or created with HD Writer AE 1.0 can be played back. It may not

109VQT1Y50≥ Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (l 103)∫ Formatting discsThis is for initializing DVD-RAM and DVD-RW discs

11VQT1Y50PreparationBefore using1Handling of HDD (Hard disk drive) [HDC-HS200]This unit is equipped with the built-in 80 GB HDD. While the HDD is capa

110VQT1Y50BackupWith other products2Dubbing images onto other video deviceImages played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD recorder or video d

111VQT1Y50BackupWith other products3With a printer (PictBridge)≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.≥ Turn on

112VQT1Y503Select print source media and touch the icon.≥ If the [PictBridge] indication does not appear or continues to flash, disconnect and then re

113VQT1Y508 Touch [PAPER SIZE] to select the paper size setting.[STANDARD]: Size specific to the printer[4k5 INCH]: L size[5k7 INCH]: 2L size[4k6 INCH

114VQT1Y50With a PCBefore using1What you can do with a PCYou can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu-ray d

115VQT1Y50* Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer AE 1.0 (PDF file) for details on how to use it.≥It is impossible to write data to the HDD

116VQT1Y50Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End Use

117VQT1Y50With a PCBefore using2Operating environment≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some P

118VQT1Y50≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French and Simplified Chin

119VQT1Y50With a PCSetup1InstallationWhen installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent au

12VQT1Y50∫ HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] A≥ The lamp illuminates while the HDD is being accessed (initialization, recording, playback, deleting etc.).≥

120VQT1Y507 When installation is complete, some notes will appear.Check the contents, then close the window.8 Select [Yes, I want to restart my comput

121VQT1Y50With a PCSetup2Connecting to a PC≥ Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed.≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM fr

122VQT1Y50∫ If the driver has not been recognised properlyUse the following methods to enable it to be recognised.Method 1:Turn off the unit and your

123VQT1Y50When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive.≥ Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [My Computer (Comput

124VQT1Y50With a PCUsing with a PC1Starting HD Writer AE 1.0≥ When using HD Writer AE 1.0 on Windows XP/2000, log on to your computer as Administrator

125VQT1Y50With a PCUsing with a PC2If using Macintosh≥ HD Writer AE 1.0 is not available for Macintosh.≥ iMovie’08 7.1.2 or later supported. For detai

126VQT1Y50OthersIndications1Indications* only∫ Recording indicationsMotion picture recording modeStill picture recording modeRemaining battery power

127VQT1Y50Scene mode (l 64)/ Sports mode/ Portrait mode/ Spotlight mode/ Snow mode/ Beach mode/ Sunset mode/ Fireworks mode/ Scenery mode/ Low light m

128VQT1Y50∫ Playback indications ∫ PC connection indications∫ Confirmatory indications∫ Confirmatory indications when a DVD burner is connected1 Playb

129VQT1Y50OthersIndications2MessagesMajor confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text.RECOMMEND DATA BACK UP PERIODICALLY.*We re

13VQT1Y50PreparationBefore using2Parts identification and handling1 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 28, 37)≥ It can open up to 90o.≥ It can rotate up to

130VQT1Y50* onlyIf faulty management information is found, one of the following messages may appear. Be sure to follow the messages. (Repairing may t

131VQT1Y50OthersHelpful hints1Functions that cannot be used simultaneouslySome functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the un

132VQT1Y50Functions Conditions which disable the functionsTele macro ≥ When the sunset, fireworks, night scenery or scenery mode of scene mode is used

133VQT1Y50OthersHelpful hints2TroubleshootingProblem Check pointsThis unit cannot be turned on.This unit does not stay on long enough.Battery runs dow

134VQT1Y50Problem Check pointsThis unit cannot be operated though it is turned on.This unit does not operate normally.≥ Turn on the power again. If no

135VQT1Y50AF tracking does not work when the object is touched.≥ Touch the part of the object that has specific colour such as the part that is differ

136VQT1Y50If the SD card is inserted in another device, it is not recognised.≥ Check that the device is compatible with the capacity or type of SD car

137VQT1Y50VIERA Link does not work.[Setting on this unit]≥ Connect with a HDMI mini cable (optional). (l 100)≥ Press the MENU button, then touch [SETU

138VQT1Y50∫ If scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another deviceThe images may be still for several seconds at the joins between the sc

139VQT1Y50∫ When deleting scenes1 Scene to be deletedA The image will be still for several seconds wherever a scene was deleted.B The images of consec

14VQT1Y5011 Zoom buttons (l 57)≥ These buttons function in the same manner as the zoom lever. Changing the thumbnail display and adjusting the volume

140VQT1Y50OthersCautions for useThe unit and the SD card become warm during use. This is not a malfunction.Keep the High Definition Video Camera as fa

141VQT1Y50When you are not going to use the unit for an extended time≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet, it is recommended that you plac

142VQT1Y50Do not throw old battery into fire.≥ Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may result in an explosion.If the operating time is very s

143VQT1Y50OthersSpecificationsHigh Definition Video CameraInformation for your safetyPower source: DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor)DC 7.2 V (When usin

144VQT1Y50HDC-SD200 HDC-HS200Minimum required illuminationApprox. 1.6 lx (1/25 in low light mode)Approx. 1 lx with the colour night view functionAV te

145VQT1Y50Motion picturesStill picturesAC adaptorInformation for your safetySpecifications may change without prior notice.HDC-SD200 HDC-HS200Recordin

146VQT1Y50Index∫ Numerics5.1 channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99∫ AA/V terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 17, 9

147VQT1Y50∫ PPictBridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111Picture adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76Pictur

VQT1Y50F0109MA0 ( 1500 )BPanasonic CorporationWeb site: http://panasonic.netPursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2)Panasonic Testin

15VQT1Y5027 Recording start/stop button (l 46)28 Status indicator (l 26)29 Mode dial (l 26)30 Photoshot button [ ] (l 50)31 Zoom lever [W/T] (In recor

16VQT1Y501 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 28, 37)≥ It can open up to 90o.≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite di

17VQT1Y5015 SD card open lever [OPEN] (l 25)16 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l 96, 110)≥ Use the AV cable (only the supplied cable).17 Component

18VQT1Y5028 Recording start/stop button (l 46)29 Status indicator (l 26)30 Mode dial (l 26)31 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] (l 12)32 Photoshot button [

19VQT1Y50PreparationSetup1Power supply∫ About batteries that you can use with this unitThe battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBG130/VW-VBG

2VQT1Y50Information for Your SafetyDear Customer,We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic High Definition Vid

20VQT1Y50≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 9, 21).≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.≥ Do not hea

21VQT1Y50∫ Charging/Recording time≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%* The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary.≥ These times are ap

22VQT1Y50≥ The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the z

23VQT1Y50The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is conn

24VQT1Y50PreparationSetup2Preparation of SD cardsUse SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for motion picture recordi

25VQT1Y50Caution:When the SD card is removed while the access lamp is lit, this unit may malfunction or the data recorded on the SD card may be lost.1

26VQT1Y50PreparationSetup3Selecting a mode(Turning the unit on/off)Change the mode to recording, playback or power OFF.Turn on the power by changing t

27VQT1Y50When the mode is set to or , power is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and power is turned off when it is closed.∫ To turn on the

28VQT1Y50PreparationSetup4How to use the touch screenYou can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger.It is easier

29VQT1Y50PreparationSetup5Using the menu screenA It is recommended to hold the LCD monitor with your thumb and index finger when pressing the buttons

3VQT1Y50∫ EMC Electric and magnetic compatibilityThis symbol (CE) is located on the rating plate.Use only the recommended accessories.≥ Do not use any

30VQT1Y50You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen.1 Press the MENU button, then touch [SETUP] > [LANGUAGE].2 Touch [En

31VQT1Y50PICTURE[PICTURE SIZE] (l 52)[QUALITY] (l 52)[HI-SPEED BURST]*1(l 70)[SELF TIMER] (l 62)[FLASH] (l 62)[FLASH LEVEL]*1(l 62)[RED EYE]*1(l 62)[S

32VQT1Y50Still picture recording mode*1 It is not displayed when the Intelligent auto mode is on.≥ For any other menus that are not described above, r

33VQT1Y50Playback mode*1 When the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, or when [INTEL. SCENE] (l 81) is selected, thi

34VQT1Y50PreparationSetup6Setting date and timeWhen the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appea

35VQT1Y50Changing the date formatSelect the menu. (l 29)[SETUP] # [DATE FORMAT] # desired display style≥ The date and time function is driven by a bui

36VQT1Y50It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region and the travel destination.1 Select the

37VQT1Y50PreparationSetup7Adjusting LCD monitor≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.∫ POWER LCDThis makes it easier to view t

38VQT1Y50Perform the touch screen calibration if a different object to the one touched is selected.1 Select the menu. (l 29)≥ Touch [ENTER].2 Touch [r

39VQT1Y50PreparationSetup8Using with the remote controlSelect the menu. (l 29)≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].≥ [REMOTE CONTROL] can be set

4VQT1Y50∫ Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used BatteriesThese symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompa

40VQT1Y50∫ Remote control usable rangeA Remote control sensorDistance: Within approx. 5 mAngle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and right≥ The remo

41VQT1Y50RecordingRecording (Basic)1Before recording∫ Basic camera positioning≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. I

42VQT1Y50The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record.≥ When this unit is purchased,

43VQT1Y50≥ Modes are selected automatically by the unit, so it may not choose desired mode depending on the recording conditions.≥ Brightness may chan

44VQT1Y50Auto focusThe lens is moved forward or backward automatically to bring the subject into focus.Auto focus has the following characteristics.jA

45VQT1Y503 Open the LCD monitor.The status indicator A lights red and the unit is put into recording pause.≥ Quick start standby mode is cancelled ifj

46VQT1Y50RecordingRecording (Basic)2Recording motion picturesThis unit records high definition images that are compatible with the AVCHD format.Sound

47VQT1Y504 Press the recording start/stop button to start recording.≥ While recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD moni

48VQT1Y50Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded.Select the menu. (l 29)A Image quality prioritizedB Recording time prioritiz

49VQT1Y50This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds before the recording start/stop button is pressed.1 Press th

5VQT1Y50∫ Licenses≥ SDHC Logo is a trademark.≥ “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.≥ Manufacture

50VQT1Y50RecordingRecording (Basic)3Recording still pictures1 Change the mode to .2 Open the LCD monitor.≥ For users who have , proceed to step 4.3S

51VQT1Y50Focus indication:A Focus indication± (The white lamp flashes.):Focusing¥ (The green lamp lights up.):When in focusNo mark:When focusing is un

52VQT1Y50This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method.The higher the number of pixels, the highe

53VQT1Y50You can record still pictures even in motion picture recording mode.¬Change the mode to .1 While pausing the recording, press the button h

54VQT1Y50(In still picture recording mode)Number of recordable picturesAspect ratio 4:3Picture size3520k2640 3264k2448 2560k1920 640k480Picture qualit

55VQT1Y50Aspect ratio3:2Picture size3984k2656 3264k2176 2592k1728Picture qualitySD card8MB 00011216 MB 12244732 MB 355881464 MB 81313212134128 MB 17 2

56VQT1Y50(In motion picture recording mode)≥ The numbers shown in the table are approximations.≥ The number of recordable pictures depends on whether

57VQT1Y50RecordingRecording (Basic)4Zoom in/out functionThe maximum optical zoom ratio is 12k.¬Change the mode to or .If the zoom magnification exc

58VQT1Y50RecordingRecording (Basic)5Optical image stabilizer functionOptical image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image qua

59VQT1Y50RecordingRecording (Basic)6AF trackingIt is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen.The focus and

6VQT1Y50Information for Your Safety ... 2Accessories... 9Features...

60VQT1Y50RecordingRecording (Advanced)1Recording functions of operation iconsSelect the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be r

61VQT1Y50*1 It is not displayed in still picture recording mode.*2 It is not displayed when the intelligent auto mode is on.*3 It is not displayed in

62VQT1Y50Function Effect Self-timerThis is for recording still pictures using the timer.Each time the icon is selected, the indication changes by on

63VQT1Y50Intelligent contrast control:≥ If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.Int

64VQT1Y50RecordingRecording (Advanced)2Recording functions of menusFunction Effect/Setting methodScene modeWhen you record images in different situati

65VQT1Y50Function Effect/Setting methodGuide lineYou can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures and still picture

66VQT1Y50Function Effect/Setting methodAnti-Ground-Shooting (AGS)If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position wh

67VQT1Y50Function Effect/Setting methodAutomatic face framing[OFF]:Not display[PRIMARY]:Only the prioritized face framing is displayed.[ALL]:All face

68VQT1Y50Function Effect/Setting methodWind noise reductionThis is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones depending on the w

69VQT1Y50Function Effect/Setting methodMicrophone level[AUTO]:AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically.[SETr ]/[SET]:The de

7VQT1Y50PreparationRecordingPlaybackBackupWith a PCOthersPlaybackPlayback[1] Motion picture playback ... 77Creating still picture from

70VQT1Y50Function Effect/Setting methodHi-speed burst shooting[25 Frames/sec]:72 still pictures are recorded continuously at the rate of 25 per second

71VQT1Y50Scene mode:5Sports≥ During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth.≥ Colour and screen brightness may change under indoor lig

72VQT1Y50Anti-Ground-Shooting (AGS):≥ The AGS function may activate and cause the unit to pause the recording if you are recording a subject right abo

73VQT1Y50RecordingRecording (Advanced)3Manual recordingTouch the operation icon to adjust white balance, shutter speed, iris and manual focus.¬Change

74VQT1Y50The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust

75VQT1Y50Shutter Speed:Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.Iris:Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.≥ Press the MANUAL butto

76VQT1Y50If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus.≥ Press the MANUAL button. (l 73)1 (When MF assist function is use

77VQT1Y50PlaybackPlayback1Motion picture playback1 Change the mode to .2 Touch the play mode select icon C to select desired media to be played back.

78VQT1Y504 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon.1/;: Playback/Pause6: Rewind playback5: Fast forward playback∫: Stops the play

79VQT1Y50∫ Frame-by-frame playbackThe motion picture is advanced one frame at a time.1 Pause the playback.≥ When the operation icon disappears, touch

8VQT1Y50∫ Sales and Support InformationCustomer Care Centre≥ For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852≥ For customers within the Republic of lreland:

80VQT1Y50A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture.Picture size of the still picture to be recorded is (1920k10

81VQT1Y50Scenes recorded on the same day can be played back in succession.1 Touch the date select icon.A Date select icon2 Touch the playback date.The

82VQT1Y50Part that was recognised as clearly recorded is extracted from a long recording, and it can be played back in short time with music added.1 T

83VQT1Y50∫ Playback time setting1) Touch the playback time to set.≥ The playback time of [AUTO] is a maximum of approx. 5 minutes.≥ Playback time may

84VQT1Y50PlaybackPlayback2Still picture playback1 Change the mode to .2 Touch the play mode select icon C to select desired media to be played back.≥

85VQT1Y504 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon.1/;: Slide show (playback of the still pictures in numerical order) start/paus

86VQT1Y50≥ Any still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed as cannot be played back.≥ During still picture playback, the power will not turn o

87VQT1Y50PlaybackEditing1Deleting scenes/still pictures¬Change the mode to .∫ Deleting multiple scenes/still pictures from the thumbnail display1 Pre

88VQT1Y50(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)To continue deleting other scenesRepeat steps 3-4.When you stop deleting halfwayTouch [CANCEL] or p

89VQT1Y50PlaybackEditing2Dividing a scene to deleteTo delete an unnecessary portion of a scene, first divide the scene and then delete the unnecessary

9VQT1Y50AccessoriesCheck the accessories before using this unit.Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.Battery packVW-VBG130

90VQT1Y50PlaybackEditing3Protecting scenes/still picturesScenes/still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake.(Even if you p

91VQT1Y50PlaybackEditing4DPOF settingYou can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD ca

92VQT1Y50PlaybackEditing5Copying between SD card and HDD [HDC-HS200]Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between an

93VQT1Y50≥ If there is not much remaining capacity in the SD card, a confirmation message asking to copy after deleting all data on the SD card is dis

94VQT1Y50(Only when [SELECT DATE] is selected in step 4)Touch the date to be copied.≥ When touched, the date is selected and surrounded by red. Touch

95VQT1Y50PlaybackEditing6FormattingPlease be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot b

96VQT1Y50PlaybackWith a TV1Watching Video/Pictures on your TV≥ Use the supplied component cable and AV cable. Use of the following Panasonic HDMI mini

97VQT1Y50≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go.≥ Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP

98VQT1Y50∫ To display the on-screen information on the TVWhen the EXT DISPLAY button on the remote control is pressed, the information displayed on th

99VQT1Y50≥ If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method [1080i] or [576p] which enables the images to be di