Panasonic SDRH85 User Manual Page 1

until 2010/1/25Operating InstructionsBefore use, please read these instructions completely.VQT2N84-1SD Video CameraModel No. SDR-S50SDR-S45SDR-T50SD/H

10VQT2N8412 Lens cover13 Lens14 Open/close switch for the lens coverFor the lens protection, be sure to close the lens cover when not in use.Slide ope

100VQT2N84OthersIndications2MessagesMajor confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text.*1 only*2 onlySDR-T50SDR-H85RECOMMEND DA

101VQT2N84If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear. Be sure to follow the messages. (Repairing may take time depending on th

102VQT2N84OthersHelpful hints1Functions that cannot be used simultaneouslySome functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the un

103VQT2N84OthersHelpful hints2TroubleshootingProblem Check pointsThis unit cannot be turned on.This unit does not stay on long enough.Battery runs dow

104VQT2N84Problem Check pointsThis unit cannot be operated though it is turned on.This unit does not operate normally.≥ Remove the battery or AC adapt

105VQT2N84Any scenes/still pictures cannot play back.≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed as cannot be played back.Althoug

106VQT2N84Problem Check pointsWhen connected by the USB cable, this unit is not detected by the PC.≥ After re-inserting the SD card into the unit, rec

107VQT2N84OthersCautions for useThe unit and the SD card become warm during use. This is not a malfunction.Keep the SD Video Camera, SD/HDD Video Came

108VQT2N84When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump it.≥ A strong impact can break the unit’s casing, causing it to malfunction.Cleaning≥ Before cle

109VQT2N84The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is susceptible to humidity and temperature and the effect increases

11VQT2N8422 Photoshot button [ ] (l 42)23 When recording: Zoom lever [W/T] (l 44)When playing back: Thumbnail display switch [ / ] (l 60)/Volume lever

110VQT2N84When the status indicator is flashing at a particularly fast or slow rate, the following should be considered.Flashing with approx. 4 second

111VQT2N84≥ /To physically format an SD card, connect the unit via the AC adaptor, select [FORMAT CARD] from the menu, and then press and hold the del

112VQT2N84OthersSpecificationsSD Video Camera //SD/HDD Video Camera Information for your safetyPower source: DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor)DC 3.6 V

113VQT2N84Zoom 70k optical zoom, 78k enhanced optical zoom, 100k/3500k digital zoom(SDR-S45 only)40k optical zoom, 70k/2000k digital zoomMonitor 2.7z

114VQT2N84Motion picturesMass in operation Approx. 239 g[with battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)]Approx. 232g[with battery (supplied) and an

115VQT2N84Still picturesAC adaptorInformation for your safetySpecifications may change without prior notice.Recording mediaSD card SD Memory Card:8 MB

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12VQT2N84PreparationSetup1Power supply∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit//The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBL090/VW-V

13VQT2N84≥ Press the power button to turn off the power. (l 21)Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.Inserting the

14VQT2N84The 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

15VQT2N84∫ Connecting to the AC outletIf you turn on this unit while charging the battery using the AC adaptor, you can use the power supplied from th

16VQT2N84∫ Charging/Recording time≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%Charging and recording timeSDR-S50/SDR-S45/SDR-T50Battery model number[Voltage/Cap

17VQT2N84≥ These times are approximations.≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. Charging time and reco

18VQT2N84PreparationSetup2Recording to a cardThe unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card, built-in memory, or HDD. To record t

19VQT2N84≥ Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards/SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recordi

2VQT2N84Information for Your Safety∫ EMC Electric and magnetic compatibilityThis symbol (CE) is located on the rating plate.Use only the recommended a

20VQT2N84Caution:Check that the access lamp has gone off.1 Open the LCD monitor.2 Open the SD card cover and insert (remove) the SD card into (from) t

21VQT2N84PreparationSetup3Turning the unit on/offYou can turn the power on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor.Pr

22VQT2N84PreparationSetup4Selecting a modeChange the mode to recording or playback.Operate the mode switch to change the mode to or .Recording mode

23VQT2N84PreparationSetup5Using the menu screen1 Press the MENU button.2 Select the desired top menu A, then move the joystick right or press the joys

24VQT2N84You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen.1 Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] > [LANGUAGE] and press

25VQT2N84PICTURE[SELF TIMER] (l 53)[SHTR SOUND] (l 54)MEDIA SELECT*2*3Recording media may be set independently for both still pictures and motion pict

26VQT2N84[ALERT SOUND]Starting and stopping of recording and power on/off can be confirmed with this sound.2 Beeps for 4 timesWhen an error occurs. Ch

27VQT2N84Playback mode*1 Only when the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, this does not appear.*2 Only when the dis

28VQT2N84PreparationSetup6Setting date and timeWhen the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appea

29VQT2N84It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region and the travel destination.1 Select the

3VQT2N84∫ Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used BatteriesThese symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompa

30VQT2N84PreparationSetup7Adjusting LCD monitor≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.∫ Adjusting the brightness and colour lev

31VQT2N84¬ Change the mode to .Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.≥ The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image. (Howeve

32VQT2N84RecordingRecording (Basic)1Before recording∫ Basic camera positioning1 Hold the unit with both hands.2 Put your hand through the grip belt.≥

33VQT2N84The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record.≥ Depending on the recording c

34VQT2N84∫ About Intelligent auto modeWhen the Intelligent auto mode is set to on, the auto white balance and auto focus operate and automatically adj

35VQT2N84This unit will resume recording pause mode about 0.8 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened.≥ Start time will not shorten if there is no S

36VQT2N84RecordingRecording (Basic)2Recording motion pictures≥ Open the lens cover before turning the unit on. (l 10)1 Change the mode to and open t

37VQT2N84Media for recording both still pictures and motion pictures may be set on the SD Card, the built-in memory or the HDD.Select the menu. (l 23)

38VQT2N84Pressing the LONG REC. button allows for recording at the same image quality as normal recording mode for approximately twice as long.1 Press

39VQT2N84Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded.Select the menu. (l 23)Recording modes/approximate recordable time[RECORD SE

4VQT2N84indicated by in these operating instructions.≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow, for example: l 00∫ Handling of built-in memory

40VQT2N84A Favors image qualityB Favors recording time≥ If a recording with a lot movements is recorded, the recording time is reduced.≥ The recordabl

41VQT2N84Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly.Select the menu. (l 23)When “CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST.” appears, move the unit slowly

42VQT2N84RecordingRecording (Basic)3Recording still pictures≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the power. (l 10) Still pictures can also be recor

43VQT2N84Records at the number of recording pixels set under [REC ASPECT]. (l 52)≥ The edges of still pictures recorded on this unit with a 16:9 aspec

44VQT2N84RecordingRecording (Basic)4Recording functions¬ Change the mode to .It is possible to enhance the zoom magnification up to 78k without degra

45VQT2N84Reduces the image shaking (jitter) due to hand movement when recording.¬ Change the mode to .//Select the menu. (l 23)≥ Set [E.I.S.] to [OFF

46VQT2N84RecordingRecording (Basic)5AF/AE tracking≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the power. (l 10)It is possible to set the focus and exposur

47VQT2N84RecordingRecording (Advanced)1Recording functions of operation iconsSelect the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be r

48VQT2N84Function Effect Backlight compensationThis makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject. Fade(Fade in)(Fade out)When yo

49VQT2N84Guide lineYou can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures and still pictures. The function can also be us

5VQT2N84illuminates. It may damage the HDD or cause a malfunction in the unit.jTurn off the power (remove the battery)jInsert and remove the USB cable

50VQT2N84Fade:≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white).Help mode:≥ Recording and function settings cannot be performe

51VQT2N84RecordingRecording (Advanced)2Recording functions of menusFunction Effect/Setting methodSCENE MODEWhen you record images in different situati

52VQT2N84Function Effect/Setting methodRELAY RECIt is possible to continuously record motion picture to an SD card when there is no space available in

53VQT2N84WIND NOISE CANCELLERThis will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism.≥ Change the mode to

54VQT2N84SCENE MODE:≥ (Low light/Sunset)jThe shutter speed is 1/25 or more .≥ (Sunset/Fireworks/Scenery/Night scenery)jImage may get blurry when a clo

55VQT2N84RecordingRecording (Advanced)3Manual recording functions¬ Change the mode to .Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode.≥ appears

56VQT2N84The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust

57VQT2N84Shutter 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

58VQT2N84If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus.¬ Change the mode to .≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to m

59VQT2N84PlaybackPlayback1Motion picture playback1 Change the mode to .2Use the joystick to select the play mode select icon A, then press the centre

6VQT2N84Information for Your Safety... 2Accessories... 8PreparationBefore using[1] Parts id

60VQT2N845 Select the playback operation with the joystick.1/;: Playback/Pause6: Rewind playback5: Fast forward playback∫: Stops the playback and show

61VQT2N84∫ Speaker volume adjustmentMove the volume lever to adjust the speaker volume during playback.Towards “r”:Increases the volumeTowards “s”:Dec

62VQT2N84A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture.Picture size of the still picture to be recorded is (640k360)

63VQT2N843 (Only when [MINUTES] has been selected under step 2)Set the time and then press the center of the joystick.4 Choose the thumbnail from whic

64VQT2N84Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes.Select the menu. (l 23)The indication appears on the full scre

65VQT2N84PlaybackPlayback2Still picture playback1 Change the mode to .2Use the joystick to select the play mode select icon A, then press the centre

66VQT2N845 Select the playback operation with the joystick.1/;: Slide show (playback of the still pictures in numerical order) start/pause.2;: Plays b

67VQT2N841 Select and press the joystick.2 Select the desired item and press the joystick.[DATE SETUP]:Select the desired playback date.[SLIDES INTERV

68VQT2N84PlaybackEditing1Deleting scenes/still pictures¬ Change the mode to .∫ Deleting multiple scenes/still pictures from the thumbnail display1 Pr

69VQT2N84When you stop deleting halfwayPress the MENU button while deleting.≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the del

7VQT2N84PreparationRecordingPlaybackBackupWith a PCOthersPlaybackPlayback[1] Motion picture playback ... 59Creating still picture from motion

70VQT2N84PlaybackEditing2Dividing a scene to partially deleteThis divides the recorded scenes in two and deletes the front half or back half.¬ Change

71VQT2N84PlaybackEditing3DPOF settingYou can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD ca

72VQT2N84PlaybackEditing4Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory/HDDStill pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between an SD card insert

73VQT2N84≥ 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

74VQT2N84PlaybackEditing5FormattingPlease be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot b

75VQT2N84PlaybackWith a TV1Watching Video/Pictures on your TVThe motion pictures and still pictures recorded by this unit can be played back on a TV.≥

76VQT2N84∫ 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 im

77VQT2N84BackupWith other products1Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play back a discMotion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be

78VQT2N841 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 th

79VQT2N84≥ You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc. (You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM.)≥ Motion pictures and still pictures cannot

8VQT2N84AccessoriesCheck the accessories before using this unit.Product numbers correct as of December 2009. These may be subject to change.Some optio

80VQT2N84≥ The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. (l 81)≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burne

81VQT2N84≥ Only discs that have been copied by connecting this unit to the DVD burner or created with VideoCam Suite 3.0 can be played back.A Mini AB

82VQT2N84≥ Connect this unit to a DVD burner, use the joystick to select [PLAY DISC], then press the centre of the joystick (l 77)∫ Formatting discsTh

83VQT2N84BackupWith other products2Dubbing images onto other video deviceImages played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD recorder or video de

84VQT2N84With a PCBefore using1What you can do with a PCVideoCam Suite 3.0You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to med

85VQT2N84≥ When Windows is used as the PC operating system, a message prompting to format may display when a SDXC card is read. (Please be aware that

86VQT2N84Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User

87VQT2N84With a PCBefore using2Operating environment≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PC

88VQT2N84≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French and Simplified Chine

89VQT2N84∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the

9VQT2N84PreparationBefore using1Parts identification and handling1 LCD monitor≥ Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow with your finge

90VQT2N84With a PCSetup1InstallationWhen installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent aut

91VQT2N847 When installation is complete, some notes will appear.Check the contents, then close the window.8 Select [Yes, I want to restart my compute

92VQT2N84With a PCSetup2Connecting to a PC≥ Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed.≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM fro

93VQT2N84∫ To disconnect USB cable safely1 Double click the icon in task tray displayed on the PC.≥ Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may n

94VQT2N84When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive.≥ Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [Computer].Example fo

95VQT2N84With a PCUsing with a PC1Starting VideoCam Suite 3.0≥ When using VideoCam Suite 3.0 on Windows XP, log on to your computer as Administrator (

96VQT2N84You can easily upload motion pictures to YouTube with the VideoCam Suite 3.0. You need to record the motion picture to upload in web mode. (l

97VQT2N84With a PCUsing with a PC2If using Mac≥ VideoCam Suite 3.0 is not available for Mac.≥ SDXC memory cards cannot be used on Mac.≥ iMovie’09 supp

98VQT2N84OthersIndications1Indications∫ Recording indications*1 only*2 only*3 This icon will not be displayed with the .Remaining battery power (l 1

99VQT2N84∫ Playback indications∫ Indication of connection to other devices∫ Confirmatory indications∫ Confirmatory indications when a DVD burner is co