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Pa.aso.ic Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Mo_e, No.HDC'SDT750PP Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. ZXVC H iE) _. F17DOLBY LEICA _,T. ] OlcOMAR _ '_" O,G'TAL 5.1 CREATOR H ml VQT3 B 18...
Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video, etc. I vIDE0 I_ You can dub using a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definition (AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder. • Depending on the recorders or the media to be copied to, you may not be able to...
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Touch [RECORDER] on the screen of this unit. • When you select an option other than [RECORDER], reconnect the USB cable. • When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen to turn the LCD monitor Dubbing through operations on the Blu-ray disc recorder or high- definition (AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder.
Images played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD recorder or video device. • Images are dubbed in standard quality. • Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. Change the video input on the video device and TV that this unit is connected to.
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• Dubbing scenes recorded in 3D Copying unaltered as 3D video When [3D PLAYBACK] is [3D], the 3D video is recorded in side-by-side format. : [SETUP] [3D PLAYBACK] [3D] • If the dubbed video does not change to 3D video, make the necessary settings on the TV.
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What you can do with a HD Writer AE 2.6T You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu-ray discs (BD), DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer AE 2.6T, the software installed in the supplied...
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iii!!!iii!!i!ii!i!!i!!i!!i!!i!!i!!ili i!it Copying data to a PC CD-ROM (supplied): • Scenes recorded in 3D will be copied unaltered HD Writer AE 2.6T Motion as 3D video. picture i¸ _ _i_ _ and still Copying in BD/AVCHD format picture • Scenes recorded in 3D will be copied unaltered...
To write motion picture data recorded with the Panasonic High Definition Video Camera sold previously, use the HD Writer supplied with the unit. • We cannot guarantee operation...
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Software Licensee (collectively "Software"), but a ll will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic applicable rights topatents, copyrights, orany o fitsdistributors will n ot b e liable for trademarks and t rade s ecrets inthe...
Operating environment • Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. • A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible BD/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a BD/DVD.) •...
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High C olor (16 bit) o rmore (32 bit o rmore recommended) Desktop resolution of1024x768 pixels ormore (1280x 1024 pixels ormore recommended) Windows Vista/Windows 7:DirectX 9.0c c ompatible video card (DirectX 10 recommended) Windows XP: D irectX 9.0c c ompatible video card _ii iiiiiiiii Compatible...
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• Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) IBM PC/AT compatible Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit) Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit) Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Basic Service Pack l/Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Premium Service Pack l/Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Business Service Pack l/Service Pack 2...
[Start] [Computer] (or double-click on [Computer] on the desktop), and then double-click [Panasonic]. D_ive (_:} Palla_(i , ....[] '_t ::::t'_ ..Click [Next]. Read the [End User License Agreement], then place a check beside [I accept the terms of the license agreement] if you agree to them and click [Next].
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Select where the application is to be installed, then click [Next]. Select [Yes] or [No] to create shortcut. • A message regarding the playback in the environment used may be displayed depending on the performance of the PC used. Click [OK] after confirming. When installation is complete, some notes will appear.
Connecting to a PC • Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed. • Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC. USB cable (supplied) Connect this unit to the AC adaptor. • It is possible to use the unit connected to the PC with the batteries only, but you will not be able to write data into the unit.
• Do not u se a ny other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation isnot g uaranteed with any o ther USB cables.) • When the unit is connected to a PC, it cannot be turned off. Disconnect the USB cable, before turning this unit off.
When the unit isconnected toaPC, itisrecognized as an external drive. • Removable disk ( Example: _ CAM S D (G:)) isdisplayed in[Computer]. The following data will be recorded. We recommend using HD Writer AE 2.6T Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG tocopy orwrite b ack motion picture data.
If you log on with a user name for a guest user account, software cannot be used. (On the PC) Select [Start] --_ [All Programs] --_ [Panasonic] --_ [HD Writer AE 2.6T] --_ [HD Writer AE]. • For details on how to use the software...
If using Mac • HD Writer AE 2.6T is not available for Mac. • iMovie'09 supported. For details about iMovie'O9, please contact Apple Inc. • 1080/60p scenes cannot be imported to a Mac. • Since iMovie'09 is not compatible with 1080/60p, it cannot acquire the scenes recorded...
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Indications • Recording indications (White) Card recording possible status Motion Picture Recording Mode (Green) Recognizing the card Q/I I (Red) Recording MF I_ R lh20rn @:" | | (Green) Recording pause 11100 PRE-REC (-) 63) OPENOdB _°/ot Interval Recording (-_ 70) Manual Mode (-_ 86) ...
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AF _ o AF assist lamp ( _85) (White) Still picture recording icon Zoom Microphone (_ 77) (Red) Recording still picture ZOOM Focus Microphone IMEGA MEGA OIS (-) 33) Stereo Microphone (_ 77) 3D recording _"_ Wind Noise Canceler (-,) 77) !+3_Jl+6dJ Bass Setting (_ 79)
• Indication of connection to • Playback indications other devices I_11111_1_1t*_'_'1441'_411_11_11_l_l I I'_l I I_-/_1/I I_/_1 Accessing the card (-') 134) Display during playback (-) 37, 90) • Confirmatory indications Operation icon is displayed/ (Time The built-in battery is low. not displayed.
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THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED. • Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (-) 19) If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, remove the battery and then insert it again. If the message...
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Iffaulty management information isfound, the messages may a ppear and arepair is performed. (Repairing may t ake t ime d epending on the error.) SOME SCENES NEED REPAIRING. PLAY SCENES T0 B E REPAIRED: ( RREPARABLE SCENES W LL BE DELETED.) •...
Troubleshooting I d'_1,'IF_qT This unit cannot • Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently turned charged. (-) 19) • In cold places, the battery using time becomes shorter. This unit does not stay on long enough. • The battery has a limited life.
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I d"t_1,3 F Jr_ This unit cannot • Remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about operated though it is 1 minute and then reconnect the battery 0rAC turned adaptor. Then about 1 minute later, turn on the u _it again.
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• In a place with multiple light sources, such as a gymnasium or a hall set the white balance setting I images is strange -,62 (Indoor mode 2). If you cannot record clearly Iwhen recording in a with the .,62 (Indoor mode 2), set it to I_ (Manual I place...
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I d"t_1,3 F _I? • Color or brightness of the image may change, or you the image changes, may see horizontal bars in the image when the object is recorded under fluorescent light, mercury you may see horizontal bars in the light or sodium light, etc., but this is not a malfunction.
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d"t_,3F_I? VIERA Link does not [Setting on this unit] work. • Connect with a HDMI mini cable. (--) 110) • Press the MENU button, then touch [SETUP] [VIERA Link]_ [ON]. (-_ 110) • Turn the unit off and then back on again. [Setting on other devices] •...
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• If scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another device The images may be still for several seconds at the joins between the scenes if the following operations are performed when multiple scenes have been continuously played back using another unit.
Cautions for use Make sure to use the supplied cords About this unit cables. If you use optional accessories, use the cords and the cables supplied The unit and the SD card become warm with them. during use. This is not a malfunction. Do not extend the cords and the cables.
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Do not use the unit for surveillance • Extremely high temperatures or low purposes or other business uses. temperatures will shorten the life of the • This unit was designed for consumer battery. intermittent use. It was not intended • If the battery is kept in high-temperature, continuous use, or for any industrial...
About the 3D Conversion Lens About the AC adaptor • If the temperature of the battery • Image may be affected when the surface extremely high or extremely low, charging of the protective glass is contaminated water, oil, fingerprints, etc. Wipe the may take time or the battery may not be charged.
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When viewing 3D video, we recommend About 3D taking a break every 30 to 60 minutes. • Viewing for extended periods may cause About 3D recording eye-fatigue. Attach the 3D Conversion Lens securely. Short-sighted or far-sighted persons, It must not be used with an insecure those with differences...
LCD monitor/viewfinder When disposing of or giving away the SD • When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it card, note that: with a soft cloth such as eye glass cleaner. • Do not touch the LCD monitor with your •...
It should be noted before use that • When a cold room has been warmed Panasonic does not accept quickly. responsibility for direct or indirect • When cool wind from an air conditioner...
• Other names of systems and products LLC. mentioned in these instructions • "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" Logo are usually the registered trademarks trademarks of Panasonic Corporation trademarks of the manufacturers Sony Corporation. developed the system or product • Manufactured under license from Dolby concerned.
Recording modes/approximate recordable time • SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording. ____iii_ii_ii_i_ii_i_Hi_>_<<<<< ¸..Recording mode Picture size 4 GB 19 min 30 min 40 min 1 h 30 min 4Omin 1 h2O min...
Approximate number of recordable pictures • SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated number is the approximate number of recordable pictures. (In Still Picture Recording Mode) 3600 6100 7400 12000 1200 15000 25000 1500 1500 2400 30000 50000...
Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Signal system: 1080/60p, 1080/60i Recording format: 1080/60p: Original format HA/HG/HX/HE: AVCHD format compliant Image sensor: 1/4.1" 3MOS image sensor Total: 3050 K×3 Effective pixels: Motion picture: 2530 Kx3 (16:9) Still picture: 2320 Kx3 (4:3), 2630 Kx3 (3:2), 2530 Kx3...
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Zoom: 12× Optical Zoom, 18× i.Zoom, 30×/700× Digital Zoom Monitor: 3" wide LCD monitor (Approx. 230 K dots) Viewfinder: 0.27" wide EVF (Approx. 123 K dots) Microphone: 5.1 channel surround microphone (with a zoom microphone/focus microphone function) Speaker: 1 round speaker, dynamic type White...
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HDMI mini connector audio output level: Dolby Digital/Linear MIC input: 70 dBV (Mic sensitivity 50 dB equivalent, 0 dB=l V/Pa, 1 kHz) (Stereo mini jack) USB: Reader/writer function SD card: Read/Write (No copyright protection support) Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type Mini AB USB host function (for DVD burner)
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• 3D Conversion Lens Dimensions: 78 mm (W)x59 mm (H)×97 mm (D) [3.07 " (W)x 2.32" (H)x 3.82 " (D)] Mass (Weight): Approx. 195 g (Approx. 0.429 Ibs.) Lens (when attached to the unit) F3.2 (f = 2.5 mm) 35 mm equivalent: 58 mm Minimum recording...
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• Still pictures Recording media: SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant) SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant) SDXC Memory Card (exFAT system compliant) Refer to page 23 for details on SD cards usable in this unit. Compression: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system,...
Optional accessories VW-AD21 PP-K .1 AC adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cables VW-VBG130 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack VW-VBG260 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack VW-VBG6 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack • The battery pack holder kit/ VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary. VW-VH04 Battery pack holder...
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VW-LDC103PP Video DC Light VZ-LL10PP Light bulb for video DC light VW-SK12PP Shoe adaptor RP-SDP16GU1K Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDP12GU1K Class 4 12 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDP08GU1K Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDP04GU1K Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDP02GU1K...
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• Attaching the battery pack • Attaching the optional holder kit accessories on the shoe adaptor To use the VW-VBG6 for this unit, the battery pack holder kit/VW-VH04 (optional) The video DC light/VW-LDC103PP is required. (optional) etc. can be mounted on the shoe adaptor (supplied).
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• Attaching the conversion lens/ filter kit Attach the wide conversion lens (VW-W4607H; optional), the wide end conversion lens (VW-WE08H; optional), filter or MC protector of the Filter kit (VW-LF46N; optional) in front of the lens. • It is not possible to attach it to the front of the lens hood.
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Street Address Night City State TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800_332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-E PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASQNIC...
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9am-gpm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-Tpm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Purchase Parts, Accessories and instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com Or, send your request by E-mail to: _anasonic.com You may also contact...
This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased...
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Index • Numerics Direct playback ....Disc status ..... 1080/60p recording ....Display ......3D Conversion Lens ..18, 56, 60, 151 Divide ......3D playback/viewing ..108, DPOF setting ....3D recording ....56, 152 DVD burner ....5.1 channel ....
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Lens c ap ...... SDHC Memory Card ....Lens h ood ...... SDXC Memory Card ....Limited Warranty (Canada) ..171 Self-timer recording ....Limited Warranty Shoe adaptor ....17, 166 (USA a nd Puerto Rico) ... 169 Shooting guide ....