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Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera HDC-SDT750 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. Please also refer to the Operating Instructions (PDF format) contained on the CD-ROM (supplied). You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting.
Information for Your Safety WARNING: The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, The mains plug of the power supply cord ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT shall remain readily operable. DAMAGE, To completely disconnect this apparatus ≥...
∫ EMC Electric and magnetic For business users in the compatibility European Union If you wish to discard This symbol (CE) is located on the rating electrical and electronic plate. equipment, please contact ∫ Product identification marking your dealer or supplier for further information.
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00 the supplied one. ∫ Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content, and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly.
Contents Information for Your Safety.....2 Advanced Accessories..........6 Recording (Advanced) Preparation [1] Zoom in/out function ....28 Before using Zoom mode........28 [1] Parts identification and Ring zoom........29 handling ........8 Extra optical zoom ....... 29 [2] Image stabilizer function... 30 Setup Optical image stabilizer lock ..
Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as of Aug. 2010. These may be subject to change. CD-ROM Battery pack Operating Instructions VW-VBG130 VFF0704 AC adaptor 3D Conversion Lens VSK0698 AC cable...
Optional accessories Product numbers correct as of Aug. 2010. These may be subject to change. Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. AC adaptor (VW-AD21E-K) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG130) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG260) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG6) Battery pack holder kit (VW-VH04) HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30) Wide conversion lens (VW-W4607H)
Battery release lever [BATT] (l 13) Battery holder (l 13) 10 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 15) ≥ Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VW-AD21E-K; optional). 11 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 38)
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25 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 20) ≥ It can open up to 90o. 29 30 31 ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the viewfinder. Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.
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33 Shoe adaptor mounting part 34 Shoe adaptor cover 35 Shoe adaptor release lever [SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE] 36 Photoshot button [ ] (l 23) 37 Zoom lever [W/T] (In motion picture recording mode or still picture recording mode) (l 28) Thumbnail display switch [ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback mode)
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∫ About the 3D Conversion Lens (l 31) Attachment screw Protective glass (front) Lens Adjustment dial cover Vertical position adjustment dial Vertical alignment adjustment dial Horizontal image position adjustment dial Protective glass (rear) Camera body attachment part (convex) Lens front cap 10 Horizontal line for adjustment ≥...
Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 6, 7, 14). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ≥ Do not heat or expose to flame. ≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.
Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH Battery model number Maximum Actual Charging Recording [Voltage/Capacity continuously recordable time mode (minimum)] recordable time time 1080/50p, Supplied battery/ HA, HG, VW-VBG130 (optional) 2 h 35 min 1 h 40 min [7.2 V/1250 mAh] 1 h 5 min 1080/50p...
≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you can use for this unit. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use. ≥ If the actual remaining time exceeds 9 hours 59 minutes, the indication will stay green and will not change until the remaining time falls below 9 hours 59 minutes.
Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.
Preparation Turning the unit on/off Setup You can turn the unit on and off using the power button, the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. Turning the unit on and off with the power button Press the power button to turn on the unit To turn off the unit Hold down the power button until the status indicator...
Preparation Selecting a mode Setup Change the mode to recording or playback. Operate the mode dial to change the mode to ≥ Align with the status indicator A. Motion picture recording mode (l 22) Still picture recording mode (l 23) Playback mode (l 25) (ENG) VQT3B26...
Preparation Adjusting LCD monitor/ Setup viewfinder ∫ About the operation icons How to use the touch screen These icons are used to switch the menu and thumbnail display page, for item You can operate by directly touching the selection and setting etc. LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger.
Preparation Setting date and time Setup When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear. Select [YES] and perform steps 2 to 3 below to set the date and time. ¬...
Basic Recording motion Recording/ Playback pictures Change the mode to Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. B When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. Press the recording start/stop button again to pause ≥...
Basic Recording still pictures Recording/ Playback Change the mode to Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. Press the button halfway. (For auto focus only) Press the button fully. ≥ Align with the status indicator A. ∫ About the screen indications in still picture recording MEGA R3000...
Basic Intelligent auto mode Recording/ Playback The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. /MANUAL Intelligent auto/Manual button Press this button to switch intelligent auto mode/manual mode. Mode Scene Effect Portrait...
Basic Motion picture/Still Recording/ Playback picture playback ≥ Align with the status indicator A. Change the mode to Touch the play mode select icon B. Select the [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back. ≥ Touch [ENTER]. Touch the scene or the still picture to be ...
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Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. A Operation icon 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 0h00m00s ≥ Touch to display/not-display the operation icon. Motion picture playback Still picture playback Playback/Pause Slide show (playback of the still 1/;: 1/;: Rewind playback pictures in numerical order) Fast forward playback start/pause.
Basic Using the menu screen Setup Press the MENU button. Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to exit the menu Touch the top menu A. setting. ∫ About guide display After touching , touching the submenus and items will cause function descriptions and settings confirmation messages to appear.
Advanced Zoom in/out function Recording (Advanced) The maximum optical zoom ratio is 12k. The default setting of the [ZOOM MODE] is [Opt.Zoom 12k]. ¬ Change the mode to Zoom lever/Adjust zoom buttons T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥...
Ring zoom Extra optical zoom Zoom operation can be done using the multi If the number of the recording pixels is set to manual ring. anything other than the maximum number of Zoom by rotating the ring. recording pixels in still picture recording mode, the still picture can be recorded with a zoom ratio of a maximum of 25k without A side:...
Advanced Image stabilizer function Recording (Advanced) Use the image stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording. This unit is equipped with HYBRID O.I.S. HYBRID O.I.S. is a hybrid of optical and electrical image stabilizer. ¬ Change the mode to Optical image stabilizer button O.I.S.
Advanced Recording 3D video Recording (Advanced) With the supplied 3D Conversion Lens attached, you can record life-like and powerful 3D video. To view 3D video, a television that supports 3D is required. 3D video The image is an illustration. ≥ In the unit, the recordable 3D videos are side-by-side format (2-screen structure). ≥...
Tighten the attachment screw of the 3D Conversion Lens by rotating to LOCK. LOCK LOCK ≥ Be careful not to overtighten. If the 3D Conversion Lens is overtightened, it may not be possible to remove it from the unit. ≥ Attach the 3D Conversion Lens securely so it will not tilt or move.
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Open the adjustment dial cover. ≥ When turning the adjustment dials, hold the 3D Conversion Lens in the palm of your hand from the bottom and operate with the fingers of your other hand without applying too much force from above. When checking the adjustment, check with your fingers off the adjustment dials.
Removing the lens front cap. ≥ Touch [NEXT]. (After checking the operation description, touch [NEXT].) Adjust the vertical alignment adjustment dial to align the vertical position of the subject shown duplicated. ≥ Aim the unit at a subject from a distance of approximately 1.2 m to 2 m, and keep the image shown level by using the guidelines A.
≥ Use of a tripod is recommended for recording with a stable picture. ≥ The reception range for the remote control might become narrow at the upper side of the unit, so operate from the lower side. ≥ You will hear a sound when the unit is moved rapidly with the 3D Conversion Lens attached, but this is not a malfunction.
Advanced Deleting scenes/still Editing pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ¬ Change the mode to To delete by confirming images being played back 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 0h00m00s Press the button while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back.
Advanced Formatting Editing Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. Select the menu. (l 27) : [SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD] ≥...
≥ Use the AV multi cable (supplied) or HDMI mini cable (supplied/optional) and check the output settings. ≥ Use of the following Panasonic HDMI mini cables is recommended to connect the unit to the HDMI terminal. ≥ HDMI is the interface for digital devices. If you connect this unit to a HDMI compatible high definition TV and then play back the recorded high definition images, you can enjoy them in high resolution with high quality sound.
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≥ 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-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). ≥ Do not use any other AV multi cables except the supplied one.
For the latest information on 3D compatible televisions and recorders that are capable of playing back 3D video recorded using the unit, see the support site below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam/index.html ¬ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon to select [SD CARD]/[AVCHD].
≥ 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 played back in 2D. ≥ You can also play back scenes recorded in 3D by date. Even if scenes are recorded on the same day, the unit will display the date separately when switching between 2D and 3D recordings.
Others Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 7.2 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording; 6.0 W Signal system: 1080/50p, 1080/50i Recording format: 1080/50p; Original format HA/HG/HX/HE; AVCHD format compliant Image sensor: 1/4.1 type (1/4.1z) 3MOS image sensor Total;...
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Microphone: 5.1 channel surround microphone (with a zoom microphone/focus microphone function) Speaker: 1 round speaker, dynamic type White balance adjustment: Auto tracking white balance system Standard illumination: 1,400 lx Minimum required illumination: Approx. 1.6 lx (1/25 with low light mode in the scene mode) Approx.
Mass: Approx. 375 [without battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)] Mass in operation: Approx. 435 [with battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)] Operating temperature: 0 oC to 40 oC Operating humidity: 10%RH to 80%RH Battery operation time: See page 14 ∫...
LLC. concerned. ≥ “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are This product is licensed under the AVC trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and patent portfolio license for the personal and Sony Corporation. non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) ≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby encode video in compliance with the AVC Laboratories.
Instructions (PDF format) Select the desired language Delete the PDF file from the “Program and then click [Operating Files\Panasonic\HDC\” folder. Instructions] to install. ≥ When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the (Example: When an English language [Show the contents of this folder] to display them.