Panasonic SDRH100EP User Manual

until 2010/12/27Operating InstructionsBefore use, please read these instructions completely.VQT3H99SD Video CameraModel No. SDR-S70SDR-T70SD/HDD Video

10VQT3H9911 Lens cover12 Lens13 Open/close switch for the lens coverFor the lens protection, be sure to close the lens cover when not in use.Slide ope

100VQT3H99OthersIndications2MessagesMajor confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text.*1 only*2 onlySDR-T70SDR-H100RECOMMEND D

101VQT3H99If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear. Be sure to follow the messages. (Repairing may take time depending on th

102VQT3H99OthersHelpful hints1Functions that cannot be used simultaneouslySome functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the un

103VQT3H99OthersHelpful hints2TroubleshootingProblem Check pointsThis unit cannot be turned on.This unit does not stay on long enough.Battery runs dow

104VQT3H99Problem Check pointsThis unit cannot be operated though it is turned on.This unit does not operate normally.≥ Remove the battery or AC adapt

105VQT3H99Any scenes/still pictures cannot play back.≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed as cannot be played back.Althoug

106VQT3H99Problem 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

107VQT3H99OthersCautions 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

108VQT3H99Do not use the unit for surveillance purposes or other business uses.≥ This unit was designed for consumer intermittent use. It was not inte

109VQT3H99The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is susceptible to humidity and temperature and the effect increases

11VQT3H9921 Photoshot button [ ] (l 42)22 When recording: Zoom lever [W/T] (l 44)When playing back: Thumbnail display switch [ / ] (l 60)/Volume lever

110VQT3H99When the status indicator is flashing at a particularly fast or slow rate, the following should be considered.Flashing with approx. 4 second

111VQT3H99≥To physically format an SD card, connect the unit via the AC adaptor, select [SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD] from the menu, and then press and hold

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12VQT3H99PreparationSetup1Power supply∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit/The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBL090/VW-VB

13VQT3H99≥ 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

14VQT3H99The 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

15VQT3H99∫ 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

16VQT3H99∫ Charging/Recording time≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH (When using AC adaptor)Charging and recording timeSDR-S70/SDR-T70Battery model

17VQT3H99≥ These times are approximations.≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. Charging time and reco

18VQT3H99PreparationSetup2Recording to a cardThe unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card, built-in memory, or HDD. To record t

19VQT3H99≥ Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards/SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recordi

2VQT3H99Information for Your Safety∫ EMC Electric and magnetic compatibilityThis symbol (CE) is located on the rating plate.Use only the recommended a

20VQT3H99Caution: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

21VQT3H99PreparationSetup3Turning the unit on/offYou can turn the power on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor.Pr

22VQT3H99PreparationSetup4Selecting a modeChange the mode to recording or playback.Operate the mode switch to change the mode to or .Recording mode

23VQT3H99PreparationSetup5Using the menu screen1 Press the MENU button.2 Select the desired top menu A, then move the joystick right or press the joys

24VQT3H99You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen.1 Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] > [LANGUAGE] and press

25VQT3H99PICTURE[SELF TIMER] (l 53)[SHTR SOUND] (l 54)MEDIA SELECT*3*4Recording media may be set independently for both still pictures and motion pict

26VQT3H99[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

27VQT3H99Playback 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

28VQT3H99PreparationSetup6Setting date and timeWhen the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appea

29VQT3H99It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region and the travel destination.1 Select the

3VQT3H99∫ Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used BatteriesThese symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompa

30VQT3H99≥ To set to daylight savings time, press the joystick forward. appears and the summer time setting is turned on. The clock and time differe

31VQT3H99PreparationSetup7Adjusting LCD monitor≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.∫ Adjusting the brightness and colour lev

32VQT3H99¬ 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

33VQT3H99RecordingRecording (Basic)1Before recording∫ Basic camera positioning1 Hold the unit with both hands.2 Put your hand through the grip belt.≥

34VQT3H99The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record.≥ Depending on the recording c

35VQT3H99∫ About Intelligent auto modeWhen the Intelligent auto mode is set to on, the auto white balance and auto focus operate and automatically adj

36VQT3H99This unit will resume recording pause mode about 0.8 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened.¬ Change the mode to .1 Select the menu. (l 2

37VQT3H99When the power is turned on with the mode set to , the unit will enter the recording pause mode after about 1.9 seconds.Select the menu. (l

38VQT3H99RecordingRecording (Basic)2Recording motion pictures≥ Open the lens cover before turning the unit on. (l 10)1 Change the mode to and open t

39VQT3H99Media 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)

4VQT3H99∫ For the purposes of these operating instructions≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the “SD card”.≥ F

40VQT3H99Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded.Select the menu. (l 23)≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory

41VQT3H99Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly.Select the menu. (l 23)When “CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST.” appears, move the unit slowly

42VQT3H99RecordingRecording (Basic)3Recording still pictures≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the power. (l 10) Still pictures can also be recor

43VQT3H99Records 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

44VQT3H99RecordingRecording (Basic)4Recording functions¬ Change the mode to .It is possible to enhance the zoom magnification up to 78k without degra

45VQT3H99Reduces the image shaking (jitter) due to hand movement when recording.¬ Change the mode to .≥ Stabilization may not be possible under stron

46VQT3H99RecordingRecording (Basic)5AF/AE tracking≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the power. (l 10)It is possible to set the focus and exposur

47VQT3H99RecordingRecording (Advanced)1Recording functions of operation iconsSelect the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be r

48VQT3H99Function Effect Backlight compensationThis makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject. Fade(Fade in)(Fade out)When yo

49VQT3H99Guide lineYou can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures and still pictures. The function can also be us

5VQT3H99Do not use the unit in low atmospheric pressures.The HDD may fail if it is used at altitudes of 3000 m or higher above sea level.Transportatio

50VQT3H99Fade:≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white).Help mode:≥ Recording and function settings cannot be performe

51VQT3H99RecordingRecording (Advanced)2Recording functions of menusFunction Effect/Setting methodSCENE MODEWhen you record images in different situati

52VQT3H99Function Effect/Setting methodRELAY RECIt is possible to continuously record motion picture to an SD card when there is no space available in

53VQT3H99WIND NOISE CANCELLERThis will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism.≥ Change the mode to

54VQT3H99SCENE MODE:≥ (Low light/Sunset)jThe shutter speed is 1/25 or more .≥ (Sunset/Fireworks/Scenery/Night scenery)jImage may get blurry when a clo

55VQT3H99RecordingRecording (Advanced)3Manual recording functions¬ Change the mode to .Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode.≥ appears

56VQT3H99The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust

57VQT3H99Shutter 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

58VQT3H99If 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

59VQT3H99PlaybackPlayback1Motion picture playback1 Change the mode to .2Use the joystick to select the play mode select icon A, then press the centre

6VQT3H99Information for Your Safety... 2Accessories... 8PreparationBefore using[1] Parts id

60VQT3H994 Select the scene to be played back, then press the joystick.≥ The operation icon will be displayed or hidden each time the centre of the jo

61VQT3H99∫ Speaker volume adjustmentMove the volume lever to adjust the speaker volume during playback.Towards “r”:Increases the volumeTowards “s”:Dec

62VQT3H99A 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)

63VQT3H993 (Only when [MINUTES] has been selected under step 2)Set the time and then press the center of the joystick.≥ It can be set up to a maximum

64VQT3H99Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes.Select the menu. (l 23)The indication appears on the full scre

65VQT3H99PlaybackPlayback2Still picture playback1 Change the mode to .2Use the joystick to select the play mode select icon A, then press the centre

66VQT3H994 Select the still picture to be played back, then press the joystick.≥The operation icon will be displayed or hidden each time the centre of

67VQT3H991 Select and press the joystick.2 Select the desired item and press the joystick.[DATE SETUP]:Select the desired playback date.[SLIDES INTERV

68VQT3H99PlaybackEditing1Deleting scenes/still pictures¬ Change the mode to .∫ Deleting multiple scenes/still pictures from the thumbnail display1 Pr

69VQT3H99When you stop deleting halfwayPress the MENU button while deleting.≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the del

7VQT3H99PreparationRecordingPlaybackBackupWith a PCOthersPlaybackPlayback[1] Motion picture playback ... 59Creating still picture from motion

70VQT3H99PlaybackEditing2Dividing a scene to partially delete [SDR-T70]/[SDR-H100]This divides the recorded scenes in two and deletes the front half o

71VQT3H99PlaybackEditing3DPOF settingYou can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD ca

72VQT3H99PlaybackEditing4Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory/HDD [SDR-T70]/[SDR-H100]Still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied betw

73VQT3H99≥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 disp

74VQT3H99PlaybackEditing5FormattingPlease be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot b

75VQT3H99PlaybackWith a TV1Watching Video/Pictures on your TVThe motion pictures and still pictures recorded by this unit can be played back on a TV.≥

76VQT3H99∫ 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

77VQT3H99BackupWith other products1Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play back a discMotion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be

78VQT3H991 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

79VQT3H99≥ 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

8VQT3H99AccessoriesCheck the accessories before using this unit.Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.Product numbers co

80VQT3H99≥ 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

81VQT3H99≥ Only discs that have been copied by connecting this unit to the DVD burner or created with VideoCam Suite 3.5 can be played back.A USB Conn

82VQT3H99≥ Connect this unit to a DVD burner, use the joystick to select [PLAY DISC], then press the centre of the joystick (l 78)∫ Formatting discsTh

83VQT3H99BackupWith other products2Dubbing images onto other video deviceImages played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD recorder or video de

84VQT3H99With a PCBefore using1What you can do with a PCVideoCam Suite 3.5You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to med

85VQT3H99≥ 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

86VQT3H99Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User

87VQT3H99With a PCBefore using2Operating environment≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PC

88VQT3H99≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French and Simplified Chine

89VQT3H99∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the

9VQT3H99PreparationBefore using1Parts identification and handling1 LCD monitor≥ Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow with your finge

90VQT3H99With a PCSetup1InstallationWhen installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent aut

91VQT3H997 When installation is complete, some notes will appear.Check the contents, then close the window.8 Select [Yes, I want to restart my compute

92VQT3H99With a PCSetup2Connecting to a PC≥ Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed.≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM fro

93VQT3H99≥ When the unit is connected to a PC its power cannot be turned off.Disconnect the USB cable, before turning this unit off.≥ Do not disconnec

94VQT3H99Charging the battery by connecting it to different devicesWhen using the battery, if you turn off the unit and connect it to a PC, Panasonic

95VQT3H99When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive.≥ Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [Computer].Example fo

96VQT3H99With a PCUsing with a PC1Starting VideoCam Suite 3.5≥ When using VideoCam Suite 3.5 on Windows XP, log on to your computer as Administrator (

97VQT3H99With a PCUsing with a PC2If using Mac≥ VideoCam Suite 3.5 is not available for Mac.≥ SDXC memory cards cannot be used on Mac.≥ iMovie’11 supp

98VQT3H99OthersIndications1Indications∫ Recording indications*1 only*2 onlyRemaining battery power (l 17)1h30m Remaining battery time (l 17)*2R1h20m

99VQT3H99∫ Playback indications∫ Indication of connection to other devices∫ Confirmatory indications∫ Confirmatory indications when a DVD burner is co