Panasonic HDCSDT750EP Operations Instructions

Operating InstructionsHigh Definition Video CameraModel No. HDC-SDT750Before use, please read these instructions completely.VQT3B48until 2010/9/16

10VQT3B4833 Shoe adaptor mounting part (l 154)34 Shoe adaptor cover (l 154)35 Shoe adaptor release lever [SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE] (l 154)36 Photoshot bu

100VQT3B48≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go.≥ Always use the supplied HDMI mini cable or a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-C

101VQT3B48∫ To watch images on a regular TV (4:3) or when both sides of the images do not appear on the screenChange the menu setting to display the i

102VQT3B48Select the desired method of HDMI output.≥ [AUTO] determines the output resolution automatically based on information from the connected TV.

103VQT3B48AdvancedWith a TV23D video playbackConnect the unit to a 3D compatible television and play back scenes recorded in 3D to enjoy life-like and

104VQT3B48≥ You cannot play back 3D video on the LCD monitor of the unit. When you play back scenes recorded in 3D on the LCD monitor, they will be pl

105VQT3B48AdvancedWith a TV3Playback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™)¬ Change the mode to .1 Select the menu.≥ If you are not using VIERA Link, set

106VQT3B483 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

107VQT3B48Copy/DubbingWith this unit/other products1Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play back a discMotion pictures or still pictures recorded with

108VQT3B481 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with DVD burner) to the DVD burner.≥ You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit.2 Connect t

109VQT3B48≥ You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc. (You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM.)≥ You cannot copy motion pictures together

11VQT3B48∫ About the 3D Conversion Lens (l 50)1 Attachment screw2 Protective glass (front)3Lens4 Adjustment dial cover5 Vertical position adjustment d

110VQT3B48∫ About recording formats when copying motion pictures[AVCHD] ([HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE]):Copying scenes of 1080/50p picture qualityThe scenes rec

111VQT3B48Approximate time for copying to a discTo copy motion pictures to the full capacity of a discDisc typeCopy time[AVCHD] [Standard] ([XP]) [Sta

112VQT3B48≥ The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner.≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or d

113VQT3B48≥ Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (l 108)∫ Formatting discsThis is for initializing DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and +RW

114VQT3B48Copy/DubbingWith this unit/other products2Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video, etc.∫ Dubbing directly from inserted SD card∫ Dubbing

115VQT3B482 Touch [RECORDER] on the screen of this unit.≥ When you select an option other than [RECORDER], reconnect the USB cable.≥ When using the ba

116VQT3B48Images played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD recorder or video device.≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality.≥ Use the AC adapt

117VQT3B48∫ Dubbing scenes recorded in 3DCopying unaltered as 3D videoWhen [3D PLAYBACK] is [3D], the 3D video is recorded in side-by-side format. ≥ I

118VQT3B48With a PCBefore using1What you can do with a PCHD Writer AE 2.6TYou can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to med

119VQT3B48Available function Data type Software requiredCopying data to a PC≥ Scenes recorded in 3D will be copied unaltered as 3D video.Motion pictur

12VQT3B48PreparationSetup1Power supply∫ About batteries that you can use with this unitThe battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBG130/VW-VBG

120VQT3B48≥ Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device cannot be written to the software supplied with this unit. To write motion pictu

121VQT3B48Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End Use

122VQT3B48With a PCBefore using2Operating environment≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some P

123VQT3B48≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French and Simplified Chin

124VQT3B48∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the

125VQT3B48With a PCSetup1InstallationWhen installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent au

126VQT3B487 When installation is complete, some notes will appear.Check the contents, then close the window.8 Select [Yes, I want to restart my comput

127VQT3B48With a PCSetup2Connecting to a PC≥ Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed.≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM fr

128VQT3B48≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.)≥ When the unit is connec

129VQT3B48When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive.≥ Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [Computer].Example f

13VQT3B48≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 7, 14, 153).≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.≥ Do no

130VQT3B48With a PCUsing with a PC1Starting HD Writer AE 2.6T≥ When using HD Writer AE 2.6T on Windows XP, log on to your computer as Administrator (o

131VQT3B48With a PCUsing with a PC2If using Mac≥ HD Writer AE 2.6T is not available for Mac.≥ iMovie’09 supported. For details about iMovie’09, please

132VQT3B48OthersIndications1Indications∫ Recording indicationsMotion picture recording modeStill picture recording modeRemaining battery power (l 15)1

133VQT3B48∫ Playback indicationsZoom microphone (l 71)Focus microphone (l 71)Stereo microphone (l 71)Wind noise canceller (l 71)// Bass setting (l 73)

134VQT3B48∫ Indication of connection to other devices∫ Confirmatory indications∫ Confirmatory indications when a DVD burner is connectedAccessing the

135VQT3B48OthersIndications2MessagesMajor confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text.CHECK CARD.This card is not compatible or

136VQT3B48If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear and a repair is performed. (Repairing may take time depending on the erro

137VQT3B48OthersTroubleshootingProblem Check pointsThis unit cannot be turned on.This unit does not stay on long enough.Battery runs down quickly.≥ Ch

138VQT3B48Problem Check pointsThis unit cannot be operated though it is turned on.This unit does not operate normally.≥ Remove the battery or AC adapt

139VQT3B48Colour balance of images is strange when recording in a place such as a gymnasium.≥ In a place with multiple light sources, such as a gymnas

14VQT3B48∫ Charging/Recording time≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RHCharging and recording timeBattery model number[Voltage/Capacity (minimum)]Charg

140VQT3B48Colour or brightness of the image changes, or you may see horizontal bars in the image.The LCD monitor flickers indoors.≥ Colour or brightne

141VQT3B48VIERA Link does not work.[Setting on this unit]≥ Connect with a HDMI mini cable. (l 105)≥ Press the MENU button, then touch [SETUP] # [VIERA

142VQT3B48∫ 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

143VQT3B48OthersCautions for useThe unit and the SD card become warm during use. This is not a malfunction.Keep this unit as far away as possible from

144VQT3B48Do not use the unit for surveillance purposes or other business uses.≥ This unit was designed for consumer intermittent use. It was not inte

145VQT3B48≥ If the temperature of the battery is extremely high or extremely low, charging may take time or the battery may not be charged.≥ If the ch

146VQT3B48About 3D recordingAttach the 3D Conversion Lens securely. It must not be used with an insecure attachment.Do not use the 3D Conversion Lens

147VQT3B48When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that:≥ Formatting and deletion of this unit or computer only changes the file management

148VQT3B48After you have set up the face recognition function, personal information will be held in this unit and included in recorded images.≥ When t

149VQT3B48OthersAbout copyright∫ Carefully observe copyright lawsRecording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for

15VQT3B48* The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary.≥ These times are approximations.≥ The indicated charging time is for when the

150VQT3B48OthersRecording modes/approximate recordable time≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated times are the approxi

151VQT3B48OthersApproximate number of recordable pictures≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated number is the approxima

152VQT3B48(In motion picture recording mode)≥ The number of recordable pictures depends on whether and are used together and on the subject being

153VQT3B48OthersOptional accessoriesProduct numbers correct as of Aug. 2010. These may be subject to change.Some optional accessories may not be avail

154VQT3B48∫ Attaching the optional accessories on the shoe adaptorThe video DC light/VW-LDC103E (optional) etc. can be mounted on the shoe adaptor (su

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16VQT3B48The 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

17VQT3B48PreparationSetup2Recording to a cardUse SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for motion picture recording.*

18VQT3B48Caution:Check that the access lamp has gone off.1 Open the LCD monitor.2 Open the SD card/terminal cover and insert (remove) the SD card into

19VQT3B48PreparationSetup3Turning the unit on/offYou can turn the unit on and off using the power button, the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.Press the

2VQT3B48Information for Your Safety∫ EMC Electric and magnetic compatibilityThis symbol (CE) is located on the rating plate.∫ Product identification m

20VQT3B48PreparationSetup4Selecting a modeChange the mode to recording or playback.Operate the mode dial to change the mode to , or .Motion pictur

21VQT3B48PreparationSetup5Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderYou can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger.It is e

22VQT3B48∫ Adjusting the field of viewIt adjusts the field of view to show the images on the viewfinder clearly.Adjust the focus by rotating the eyepi

23VQT3B48PreparationSetup6Setting date and timeWhen the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appea

24VQT3B48BasicRecording/Playback1Before recording∫ Basic camera positioning1 Hold the unit with both hands.2 Put your hand through the grip belt.3 It

25VQT3B48BasicRecording/Playback2Recording motion pictures1 Change the mode to .2 Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder.3 Press the recording

26VQT3B48∫ Screen indications in the motion picture recording modeAbout the compatibility of the recorded motion picturesPlease refer to page 49 about

27VQT3B48BasicRecording/Playback3Recording still pictures1 Change the mode to .2 Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder.3 Press the button h

28VQT3B48∫ About the screen indications in still picture recording: Still picture operation indicator (l 133)ß: Flash (l 59)ßj: Flash level (l 59): Re

29VQT3B48BasicRecording/Playback4Intelligent auto modeThe following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you

3VQT3B48∫ Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used BatteriesThese symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompa

30VQT3B48≥ Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions, such as when faces are of certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital

31VQT3B48BasicRecording/Playback5Motion picture/Still picture playback1 Change the mode to .2 Touch the play mode select icon B.3 Select the [VIDEO/P

32VQT3B485 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon.A Operation icon≥ Touch / to display/not-display the operation icon.Motion p

33VQT3B48∫ Change the thumbnail displayWhile the thumbnail is displayed, the thumbnail display changes in the following order if the zoom lever or adj

34VQT3B48BasicSetup1Using the menu screen1 Press the MENU button.2 Touch the top menu A.3 Touch the submenu B.≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed

35VQT3B48This allows quick setting of some of the menus.1 Press the Q.MENU button.The following menus can be set. Touch the desired menu.≥ The items d

36VQT3B48BasicSetup2Using the Setup Menu≥ The items displayed differ depending on the position and settings of the mode dial.Select the menu.The scree

37VQT3B485 (Only when setting the region of your travel destination)Touch / to select your travel destination and touch [ENTER].≥ Touch [SUMMER TIME

38VQT3B48The unit is put into recording pause approx. 1 second when the unit is turned on with the mode set to or .≥ Depending on the recording con

39VQT3B48Please refer to page 43.The recording lamp lights up during recording and flashes when the unit receives a signal from the remote control or

4VQT3B48∫ Indemnity about recorded contentPanasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems

40VQT3B48It adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder.≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.1 Extend the viewfinder and open th

41VQT3B48Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition.≥ Settings for [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed.Pleas

42VQT3B48This item is used to start the unit demonstration.(Only when the mode is at the or position)If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [ON] and you to

43VQT3B48BasicSetup3Using with the remote controlSelect the menu.1 Power on/off button [ ]Unit can be turned on/off when the LCD monitor is opened or

44VQT3B48∫ Remote control usable rangeA Remote control sensorDistance: Within approx. 5 mAngle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and right≥ The remo

45VQT3B48AdvancedRecording (Advanced)1Zoom in/out functionThe maximum optical zoom ratio is 12k.The default setting of the [ZOOM MODE] is [Opt.Zoom 12

46VQT3B48AdvancedRecording (Advanced)2Image stabilizer functionUse the image stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording.This unit is e

47VQT3B48In motion picture recording mode, you can further improve optical image stabilization by touching and holding O.I.S. LOCK icon. With this fun

48VQT3B48AdvancedRecording (Advanced)3AF/AE trackingIt is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen.The focu

49VQT3B48AdvancedRecording (Advanced)41080/50p recordingThis is a 1080/50p (1920k1080/50 progressive) recording mode that can record in maximum qualit

5VQT3B48PreparationBasicAdvancedCopy/DubbingWith a PCOthersInformation for Your Safety...2Accessories...

50VQT3B48AdvancedRecording (Advanced)5Recording 3D videoWith the supplied 3D Conversion Lens attached, you can record life-like and powerful 3D video.

51VQT3B483 Tighten the attachment screw of the 3D Conversion Lens by rotating to LOCK.≥ Be careful not to overtighten. If the 3D Conversion Lens is ov

52VQT3B485 Open the adjustment dial cover.≥ When turning the adjustment dials, hold the 3D Conversion Lens in the palm of your hand from the bottom an

53VQT3B488 Removing the lens front cap.≥ Touch [NEXT].9 (After checking the operation description, touch [NEXT].)Adjust the vertical alignment adjustm

54VQT3B48≥ Use of a tripod is recommended for recording with a stable picture.≥ The reception range for the remote control might become narrow at the

55VQT3B48∫ Functions that cannot be used during 3D recordingWhen recording with the 3D Conversion Lens, you cannot use certain functions.*1 The zoom p

56VQT3B48AdvancedRecording (Advanced)6Recording functions of operation iconsSelect the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be re

57VQT3B48When you start recording, the image/audio gradually appears. (Fade in)When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually disappears. (Fade o

58VQT3B48When a smiling face is detected during motion picture recording, the unit automatically records a still picture.The icon changes each time it

59VQT3B48When the button is pressed, the flash is activated and the picture will be recorded. Use the built-in flash in order to record still pictur

6VQT3B48[2] Various playback functions ... 88Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date ... 88Face highlight playback/Hi

60VQT3B48This is for recording still pictures using the timer.Each time the icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following

61VQT3B48You can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures and still pictures. The function can also be used to esti

62VQT3B48AdvancedRecording (Advanced)7Recording functions of menusWhen you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum

63VQT3B48≥ (Fireworks)jThe shutter speed is 1/25.jImage may get washed out when recorded in bright surrounding.≥ (Night scenery/Night portrait)jThe sh

64VQT3B48A scene that moves slowly for long period of time is recorded frame by frame with an interval, and is recorded as a short time motion picture

65VQT3B48Use this function to record an image with vivid colour, like an image on a movie film.≥ Change the mode to .≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 80)≥

66VQT3B48∫ Registering a face for face recognition≥ Up to a maximum of 6 people can be registered.1 Align the person’s face with the guide.≥ Take a pi

67VQT3B48∫ Changing the information of a registered person1 Select the menu.2 Touch the desired item to enter the setting.≥ Up to 3 face shots can be

68VQT3B48When a registered person is detected by face recognition during recording, the name registered for that person is displayed.≥ Change the mode

69VQT3B48You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed.≥ Change the mode to .≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 80)≥ The s

7VQT3B48AccessoriesCheck the accessories before using this unit.Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.Product numbers co

70VQT3B48Recording motion pictures with more vivid colours, using x.v.Colour™ technology.≥ Change the mode to .≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 80)≥ For m

71VQT3B48This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism.≥ Change the mode to .≥ Switch to manual

72VQT3B48When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones and the external microphone terminal can be adjusted.≥ Change the mode to .≥ S

73VQT3B48Change the lower setting of the built-in microphone according to your choice.≥ Change the mode to .≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 80)≥ Normally

74VQT3B48Parts where white saturation (colour saturation) is likely to occur (extremely brightly lit or shiny parts) are displayed with diagonal lines

75VQT3B48A graph with brightness as horizontal axis and number of pixels at that brightness as vertical axis is displayed. It is possible to determine

76VQT3B48The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing.≥ Change the mode to .≥ The number of recording pixels

77VQT3B48Selecting the picture quality.≥ Change the mode to or .This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the

78VQT3B48Recording is done continuously at the rate of 50 still pictures per second.Use this function to record an object with fast movement.≥ Change

79VQT3B48Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult.≥ Change

8VQT3B48PreparationBefore using1Parts identification and handling1 Speaker2 Power button [ ] (l 19)3 Inlet (cooling fan) (l 24)4 Intelligent auto/Manu

80VQT3B48AdvancedRecording (Advanced)8Manual recordingThe operation sequence differs for the LCD monitor and viewfinder.¬ Change the mode to or .(T

81VQT3B48The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust

82VQT3B48Shutter Speed:Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.Iris:Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.≥ Press the iA/MANUAL bu

83VQT3B48Perform focus adjustments using the multi manual ring.If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus.¬ Change the

84VQT3B48AdvancedPlayback (Advanced)1Playback OperationsFor details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 31.Motion picture playback using o

85VQT3B48A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture.Picture size of the still picture to be recorded is (1920k1

86VQT3B48An image of one scene is displayed as a thumbnail at set search condition. Scene can be played back from any midway point of the scene you wi

87VQT3B48If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was stopped.If playback of a motion picture is stopped,

88VQT3B48AdvancedPlayback (Advanced)2Various playback functionsThe scenes or the still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in success

89VQT3B48A part can be extracted and played back even when not set to normal playback.1 Touch .2 Touch the desired playback mode.3 Touch the desired i

9VQT3B4825 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 21)≥ It can open up to 90o.≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the viewfinder.26 V

90VQT3B48≥ Playing back of all the scenes returns if the unit is turned off or the mode is changed.(Highlight playback)≥ Highlight playback cannot be

91VQT3B48∫ Playback time settingTouch the playback time.≥ The playback time of [AUTO] is a maximum of approx. 5 minutes.≥ Playback time may become sho

92VQT3B481 Touch .2 Touch the desired item.3 (When [DATE SETUP] is selected)Touch the playback date.(When [SLIDES INTERVAL] is selected)Touch the inte

93VQT3B48AdvancedEditing1Deleting scenes/still pictures¬ Change the mode to .∫ Deleting multiple scenes/still pictures from the thumbnail display1 Pr

94VQT3B48≥ You can also delete scenes by pressing the MENU button, selecting [EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT].≥ You can also delete

95VQT3B48To delete an unnecessary portion of a scene, first divide the scene and then delete the unnecessary portion.≥ Change the mode to and touch

96VQT3B48Deletes face recognition information from scenes in which faces were recognised.≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon to

97VQT3B48Scenes/still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake.(Even if you protect some scenes/still pictures, formatting th

98VQT3B48AdvancedEditing2DPOF settingYou can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD ca

99VQT3B48AdvancedWith a TV1Watching Video/Pictures on your TV≥ Use the AV multi cable (supplied) or HDMI mini cable (supplied/optional) and check the