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Panasonic HDC-SDT750 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

High Definition Video Camera
HDC-SDT750
Model No.
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
VQT3B48

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera HDC-SDT750 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT3B48...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    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 ≥...
  • Page 3 ∫ Information for Users on [Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Collection and Disposal of Old Union] Equipment and used Batteries These symbols are only valid in the These symbols on the European Union. If you wish to discard products, packaging, and/ these items, please contact your local or accompanying...

  • Page 4: This Unit

    ∫ 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Setup Information for Your Safety.....2 Accessories..........7 [1] Using the menu screen ..... 34 Using the quick menu ....35 Preparation [2] Using the Setup Menu ....36 [3] Using with the remote Before using control......... 43 [1] Parts identification and Operation of direction buttons/ handling ........
  • Page 6 [2] Various playback functions ..88 With a PC Playing back motion pictures/ still pictures by date ..... 88 Before using Face highlight playback/ [1] What you can do with a PC ..118 Highlight playback/ End User License Agreement..121 Intelligent scene selection ....

  • Page 7: Accessories

    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...

  • Page 8: Preparation

    Battery release lever [BATT] (l 13) Battery holder (l 13) 10 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 16) ≥ Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VW-AD21E-K; optional). 11 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 99, 105)
  • Page 9 25 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 21) ≥ 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.
  • Page 10 33 Shoe adaptor mounting part (l 154) 34 Shoe adaptor cover (l 154) 35 Shoe adaptor release lever [SHOE ADAPTOR RELEASE] (l 154) 36 Photoshot button [ ] (l 27) 37 Zoom lever [W/T] (In motion picture recording mode or still picture recording mode) (l 45) Thumbnail display switch [ Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback...
  • Page 11 ∫ About the 3D Conversion Lens (l 50) 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 ≥...

  • Page 12: Setup

    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.

  • Page 13: Inserting/Removing The Battery

    ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 7, 14, 153). ≥ 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.

  • Page 14: Charging And Recording Time

    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...
  • Page 15 ≥ 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.

  • Page 16: Connecting To The Ac Outlet

    Connecting to the AC outlet The 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 connected to an electrical outlet. Important: While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge. ≥...

  • Page 17: Recording To A Card

    ≥ Keep the Memory Card (This website is in English only.) out of reach of children to prevent ≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not swallowing.

  • Page 18: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card

    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. (l 41) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.

  • Page 19: Turning The Unit On/Off

    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...

  • Page 20: Selecting A Mode

    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 25) Still picture recording mode (l 27) Playback mode (l 31, 84) VQT3B48...

  • Page 21: Adjusting Lcd Monitor/ Viewfinder

    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.

  • Page 22: Viewfinder Adjustment

    Viewfinder adjustment Recording showing the contents to a partner ∫ Adjusting the field of view It adjusts the field of view to show the ¬ Change the mode to images on the viewfinder clearly. Extend the viewfinder and rotate Adjust the focus by rotating the the LCD monitor towards the lens eyepiece corrector dial.

  • Page 23: Setting Date And Time

    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. ¬...

  • Page 24: Basic

    Basic Before recording Recording/ Playback ∫ Basic camera positioning 1 Hold the unit with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. 3 It is convenient to use sub recording start/stop button A when holding the unit around your waist.

  • Page 25: Recording Motion Pictures

    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 ≥...

  • Page 26: Motion Pictures

    ∫ Screen indications in the motion picture recording mode 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 0h00m00s A Recording mode R 1h20m R 1h20m R 1h20m B Approximate remaining recordable time (When the remaining time is less than 1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes red.) C Recording time elapsed Each time the unit is put into recording pause, the counter display will be reset to “0h00m00s”.

  • Page 27: Recording Still Pictures

    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. Focus indication: A Focus indication ±...

  • Page 28: Recording Still Pictures In Motion Picture Recording Mode

    ∫ About the screen indications in ∫ About the focusing area still picture recording When there is a contrasting object ahead or behind the subject in the focus area, the subject may not be focused. If so, move the MEGA R3000 R3000 R3000...

  • Page 29: Intelligent Auto Mode

    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. ≥ Please refer to page 80 about manual mode.

  • Page 30: Auto Focus

    ≥ Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions, such as when faces are of certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used. ≥ The microphone setup is set to surround in the intelligent auto mode. (l 71) ∫...

  • Page 31: Motion Picture/Still Picture Playback

    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 played back.
  • Page 32 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.

  • Page 33: Motion Picture Compatibility

    ∫ Change the thumbnail display ∫ Speaker/Headphone volume While the thumbnail is displayed, the adjustment thumbnail display changes in the following Operate the volume lever or the adjust zoom order if the zoom lever or adjust zoom buttons to adjust the speaker/headphone buttons are operated to side or volume during motion picture playback.

  • Page 34: Setup

    Basic Using the menu screen Setup Press the MENU button. Touch the desired item to enter the setting. Touch the top menu A. Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to exit the menu setting. Touch the submenu B. ∫ About guide display After touching , touching the submenus...

  • Page 35: Using The Quick Menu

    Using the quick menu This allows quick setting of some of the menus. Press the Q.MENU button. The following menus can be set. Touch the desired menu. ≥ The items displayed differ depending on the position of the mode dial or settings. Icon Function Page...

  • Page 36: Using The Setup Menu

    Basic Using the Setup Menu Setup ≥ The items displayed differ depending on the position and settings of the mode dial. Select the menu. : [SETUP] # desired setting [DISPLAY] [OFF]/[ON] The screen display can be changed to [OFF] (a portion of information displayed) or [ON] (all information displayed).

  • Page 37: Date Format

    (Only when setting the region of your travel destination) Touch to select your travel destination and touch [ENTER]. ≥ Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] to set daylight saving time. appears and the summer time setting is turned on. The travel destination time and time C The local time at the selected difference from the home region time are travel destination...

  • Page 38: Quick Start] [Off]/[On

    [QUICK POWER ON] [OFF]/[ON] The unit is put into recording pause approx. 1 second when the unit is turned on with the mode set to ≥ Depending on the recording conditions, start time may be longer than 1 second. ≥ In the quick power on mode, the zoom magnification becomes 1k. [QUICK START] [OFF]/[ON] This unit will resume recording pause mode about 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is...
  • Page 39 [REMOTE CONTROL] [OFF]/[ON] Please refer to page 43. [REC LAMP] [OFF]/[ON] The recording lamp lights up during recording and flashes when the unit receives a signal from the remote control or when the self-timer is counting down. When this is set to [OFF], it does not light during recording.

  • Page 40: Hdmi Resolution

    [EVF SET] It adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder. ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. Extend the viewfinder and open the LCD monitor. Touch [EVF SET]. ≥ The viewfinder turns on. Touch to adjust the setting. ≥...

  • Page 41: Format Card

    [INITIAL SET] Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition. ≥ Settings for [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed. [FORMAT CARD] Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored.

  • Page 42: Demo Mode] [Off]/[On

    [DEMO MODE] [OFF]/[ON] This item is used to start the unit demonstration. (Only when the mode is at the position) If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [ON] and you touch [EXIT] when there is no SD card inserted, the demonstration automatically starts. If any operation takes place, the demonstration is cancelled.

  • Page 43: Using With The Remote Control

    Basic Using with the remote Setup control Select the menu. 10 Menu button [MENU] 11 OK button [OK] : [SETUP] # * means that these buttons function in the [REMOTE CONTROL] # [ON] same manner as the corresponding buttons on the unit. Remove the insulation sheet A before START/ using.

  • Page 44: Operation Of Direction Buttons/Ok Button

    Operation of direction CAUTION buttons/OK button Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with Press a direction button. the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV Dispose of used batteries according to SKIP STOP SKIP...

  • Page 45: Advanced

    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]. (l 63) ¬ Change the mode to Zoom lever/Adjust zoom buttons T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥...

  • Page 46: Image Stabilizer Function

    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.

  • Page 47: Optical Image Stabilizer Lock

    Optical image stabilizer lock In motion picture recording mode, you can further improve optical image stabilization by touching and holding O.I.S. LOCK icon. With this function, you can further reduce the effects of the shake that tends to occur when using zoom. A O.I.S.

  • Page 48: Af/Ae Tracking

    Advanced AF/AE tracking Recording (Advanced) It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen. The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking) ¬ Change the mode to Touch ∫...

  • Page 49: 1080/50P Recording

    * This means the highest quality for this unit. Latest information, such as which Panasonic TVs can play back the scenes recorded in 1080/50p recorded with this unit, can be found on the following support site. (As of Aug. 2010) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam/index.html...

  • Page 50: Recording 3D Video

    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). ≥...
  • Page 51 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.
  • Page 52 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.

  • Page 53: Start Recording

    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.
  • Page 54 ≥ 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. (l 44) ≥ You will hear a sound when the unit is moved rapidly with the 3D Conversion Lens attached, but this is not a malfunction.

  • Page 55: Functions Not Available During 3D Recording

    ∫ Functions that cannot be used during 3D recording When recording with the 3D Conversion Lens, you cannot use certain functions. Functions not available during 3D recording (Button/lever operations) (Recording functions) j Zoom in/out function j Intelligent contrast control j HYBRID O.I.S. j Smile shot j Intelligent auto mode j Soft skin mode...

  • Page 56: Recording Functions Of Operation Icons

    Advanced Recording functions of Recording (Advanced) operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. ¬ Change the mode to Touch to display the (e.g. Backlight compensation) operation icons on the screen. Select an operation icon. ≥...

  • Page 57: Intelligent Contrast Control

    Fade When you start recording, the image/audio gradually (Fade in) appears. (Fade in) When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually disappears. (Fade out) ≥ The fade setting is cancelled when the recording stops. ∫ To select the colour for fade in/out (Fade out) : [RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOUR] # [WHITE] or [BLACK]...
  • Page 58 Smile shot When a smiling face is detected during motion picture recording, the unit automatically records a still picture. The icon changes each time it is touched. (ON) # (Face recognition) # OFF The unit records a still picture on detecting a smiling face. Still pictures are only recorded when the face of a person registered using face recognition (l 65) is detected.
  • Page 59 Built-in flash When the button is pressed, the flash is activated and the picture will be recorded. Use the built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places. Each time the ß icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order: ß...
  • Page 60 Self-timer This is for recording still pictures using the timer. Each time the icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order: Ø10 (Records after 10 seconds) # Ø2 (Records after 2 seconds) # setting cancelled ≥...
  • Page 61 Guideline You can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures and still pictures. The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the composition. It will switch every time the icon is touched. # Setting cancelled ≥...

  • Page 62: Recording Functions Of Menus

    Advanced Recording functions of Recording (Advanced) menus [SCENE MODE] When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. ≥ Change the mode to : [RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting [OFF]: Cancel the setting To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback 5Sports:...

  • Page 63: Zoom Mode

    ≥ (Night scenery/Night portrait) ≥ (Fireworks) j The shutter speed is 1/2 or more in still j The shutter speed is 1/25. picture recording mode. j Image may get washed out when j It is recommended using a tripod. recorded in bright surrounding. ≥...

  • Page 64: Time Lapse Rec

    [TIME LAPSE REC] A 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. A frame is recorded with a set recording interval. 25 frames will make up motion picture of 1 second. ≥...

  • Page 65: Face Recog

    [DIGITAL CINEMA] Use 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) ≥ Set [ZOOM MODE] to [Opt.Zoom 12k]. (l 63) ≥...

  • Page 66: Registering A Face For Face Recognition

    ∫ Registering a face for face recognition [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [SAVE] ≥ Up to a maximum of 6 people can be registered. Align the person’s face with the guide. ≥ Take a picture of the persons face from the front, ensuring that their hair does not hide the outline of their face, their eyes or their eyebrows.

  • Page 67: Changing The Information Of A Registered Person

    ∫ Changing the information of a registered person Select the menu. [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] # [SET] # [EDIT] Touch the desired item to enter the setting. ≥ Up to 3 face shots can be registered. To additionally register or to change/delete the registered face shots, touch the face shot.

  • Page 68: Face Framing

    [NAME DISPLAY] When a registered person is detected by face recognition during recording, the name registered for that person is displayed. ≥ Change the mode to : [RECORD SETUP] # [NAME DISPLAY] # desired number [OFF]/[1]/[2]/[3] ≥ Displayed name will disappear after a while. ≥...
  • Page 69 [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ≥ Change the mode to ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 80) : [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)] # [ON] ≥...

  • Page 70: Shooting Guide

    [Digital Cinema Colour] ™ Recording motion pictures with more vivid colours, using x.v.Colour technology. ≥ Change the mode to ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 80) : [RECORD SETUP] # [Digital Cinema Colour] # [ON] ≥ For more realistic colours, use an HDMI mini cable with a TV that supports the ™...
  • Page 71 [WIND NOISE CANCELLER] This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism. ≥ Change the mode to ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 80) : [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND NOISE CANCELLER] # [ON] ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. ≥...

  • Page 72: Mic Level

    [MIC LEVEL] When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones and the external microphone terminal can be adjusted. ≥ Change the mode to ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 80) Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting [AUTO]: AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically.

  • Page 73: Bass Setting

    [BASS SETTING] Change the lower setting of the built-in microphone according to your choice. ≥ Change the mode to ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 80) : [RECORD SETUP] # [BASS SETTING] # desired setting [0dB]/[+3dB]/[+6dB]/[LOWCUT] ≥ Normally set to [0dB]. ≥...
  • Page 74 [ZEBRA] Parts where white saturation (colour saturation) is likely to occur (extremely brightly lit or shiny parts) are displayed with diagonal lines (zebra pattern). ≥ Change the mode to ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 80) : [RECORD SETUP] # [ZEBRA] # [ON] ≥...
  • Page 75 [HISTOGRAM] A graph with brightness as horizontal axis and number of pixels at that brightness as vertical axis is displayed. It is possible to determine the exposure of the whole image by looking at the distribution in the graph. Adjust the brightness using [IRIS]. (l 82) ≥...

  • Page 76: Picture Size

    [PICTURE SIZE] The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing. ≥ Change the mode to : [PICTURE] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting ≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. (l 35) ≥...

  • Page 77: Aspect Ratio

    [QUALITY] Selecting the picture quality. ≥ Change the mode to : [PICTURE] # [QUALITY] # desired setting Still pictures with a high picture quality are recorded. Priority is given to the number of still pictures recorded. Still pictures are recorded in normal picture quality.
  • Page 78 [HI-SPEED BURST] Recording is done continuously at the rate of 50 still pictures per second. Use this function to record an object with fast movement. ≥ Change the mode to Select the menu. (When [Record] is selected in step 3) Touch [REC ALL] or [SELECT].

  • Page 79: Af Assist Lamp

    [AF ASSIST LAMP] Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. ≥ Change the mode to ≥ Switch to manual mode. (l 80) : [PICTURE] # [AF ASSIST LAMP] # [AUTO] ≥...

  • Page 80: Manual Recording

    Advanced Manual recording Recording (Advanced) The operation sequence differs for the LCD monitor and viewfinder. ¬ Change the mode to (The manual focus, white balance, shutter speed, brightness (Iris and Gain) settings are retained when you change between motion picture recording mode and still picture recording mode) Press the iA/MANUAL button or the CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to manual mode.

  • Page 81: White Balance

    White balance The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button or the CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to manual mode.

  • Page 82: Manual Shutter Speed/Iris Adjustment

    Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Iris: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button or the CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to manual mode. (l 80) ≥...

  • Page 83: Recording With Manual Focus

    Recording with manual focus Perform focus adjustments using the multi manual ring. If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus. ¬ Change the mode to ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button or the CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to manual mode.

  • Page 84: Playback (Advanced)

    Advanced Playback Operations Playback (Advanced) Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 31. Playback operation Playback display Operating steps Touch 5 during playback to fast forward. (Touch 6 to rewind.) ≥ The fast forward/rewind speed Fast forward/ increases if you touch 5/6 again.

  • Page 85: Creating Still Picture From Motion Picture

    Playback Playback display Operating steps operation 1) Touch 1 to display the direct playback bar A. 2) Touch or drag the direct playback bar. During Playback (l 21) ≥ The playback pauses temporarily and skips to the touched or dragged Direct playback position.

  • Page 86: Highlight&Time Frame Index

    Highlight&Time frame index An 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 wish to see. ≥ Operate the zoom lever or the adjust zoom buttons to side and change over the thumbnail display to Highlight&Time frame index.

  • Page 87: Resuming The Previous Playback

    Resuming the previous playback If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was stopped. : [VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON] If playback of a motion picture is stopped, appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped scene.

  • Page 88: Various Playback Functions

    Advanced Various playback Playback (Advanced) functions Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. Touch the date select icon. A Date select icon Touch the playback date. The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails.

  • Page 89: Face Highlight Playback/Highlight Playback/Intelligent Scene Selection

    Face highlight playback/Highlight playback/Intelligent scene selection A part can be extracted and played back even when not set to normal playback. Touch Touch the desired playback mode. [FACE HIGHLIGHT]: Giving priority to the parts with detected faces, the part that was recognised as clearly recorded is extracted from a long recording, and it can be played back in a short time with music added.
  • Page 90 ≥ Playing back of all the scenes returns if the unit is turned off or the mode is changed. (Highlight playback) ≥ Highlight playback cannot be performed with interval-recorded motion pictures. (l 64) (Intelligent scene selection) ≥ Up to 9 sections can be skipped for a single scene. ≥...
  • Page 91 ∫ Playback time setting Touch the playback time. ≥ The playback time of [AUTO] is a maximum of approx. 5 minutes. ≥ Playback time may become shorter than the setting, or it may not even play back if the part recognised as clearly recorded is short.

  • Page 92: Changing The Playback Settings And Playing Back The Slide Show

    Changing the playback settings and playing back the slide show Touch Touch the desired item. [DATE SETUP]: Select the date to be played back. [SLIDES INTERVAL]: Selects the interval between still pictures at playback. [MUSIC SELECT]: Select the music to be played on playback. (When [DATE SETUP] is selected) Touch the playback date.

  • Page 93: Editing

    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.
  • Page 94 ≥ You can also delete scenes by pressing the MENU button, selecting [EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT]. ≥ You can also delete still pictures by pressing the MENU button, selecting [PHOTO SETUP] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT]. ≥...

  • Page 95: Dividing A Scene To Partially Delete

    Dividing a scene to partially delete To delete an unnecessary portion of a scene, first divide the scene and then delete the unnecessary portion. ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon to select [SD CARD]/ [1080/50p] or [SD CARD]/[AVCHD].

  • Page 96: Deleting Personal Information

    Deleting personal information Deletes face recognition information from scenes in which faces were recognised. ≥ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon to select [SD CARD]/ [1080/50p] or [SD CARD]/[AVCHD]. (l 31). Select the menu. : [VIDEO SETUP] # [DELETE PERSONAL INFO] Touch the desired scenes to be deleted personal information.

  • Page 97: Protecting Scenes/Still Pictures

    Protecting scenes/still pictures Scenes/still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake. (Even if you protect some scenes/still pictures, formatting the media will delete them.) ≥ Change the mode to Select the menu. : [VIDEO SETUP] or [PHOTO SETUP] # [SCENE PROTECT] Touch the scene/still picture to be protected.

  • Page 98: Dpof Setting

    Advanced DPOF setting Editing You can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD card. ¬ Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon to select [SD CARD]/[PICTURE].

  • Page 99: With A Tv

    ≥ Use the AV multi cable (supplied) or HDMI mini cable (supplied/optional) and check the output settings. (l 102) ≥ 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.
  • Page 100 ≥ 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.
  • Page 101 HDMI mini cable, AV multi cable. Refer to the following support site for information about the Panasonic TVs that you can directly insert an SD card into the SD card slot on the TV and then play it back.

  • Page 102: Connecting With A Hdmi Mini Cable

    Please read the AV amplifier and TV operating instructions for how to connect this unit to the AV amplifier and TV. ≥ If you connect this unit to a Panasonic AV amplifier and Panasonic TV that are compatible with VIERA Link, linked operations (VIERA Link) become possible. (l 105) ≥...

  • Page 103: 3D Video Playback

    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].

  • Page 104: Functions Not Available During 3D Playback

    ≥ 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.

  • Page 105: Playback Using Viera Link (Hdavi Control ™ )

    (HDAVI Control What is the VIERA Link? ≥ This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.) ≥...

  • Page 106: Operate With The Remote Control For The Tv

    ≥ Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV.

  • Page 107: Copy/Dubbing

    (supplied with DVD burner). The copied DVD disc can also be played back. ≥ Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it. Preparing for copying/playing back We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW-BN2/VW-BN01. ∫ About discs that can be used for copying Disc type...
  • Page 108 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with DVD burner) to the DVD burner. ≥ You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit. Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner).

  • Page 109: Copying To Discs

    Copying to discs ≥ 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 with still pictures or motion pictures in a different picture quality (AVCHD picture quality and conventional normal picture quality) to the same disc.

  • Page 110: Important Notice

    ∫ About recording formats when copying motion pictures [AVCHD] ([HA]/[HG]/[HX]/[HE]): Copying scenes of 1080/50p picture quality The scenes recorded in 1080/50p by this unit will be copied after converting to AVCHD picture quality. ≥ When copying scenes recorded in 1080/50p, select the recording picture quality ([HA]/ [HG]/[HX]/[HE]).
  • Page 111 Approximate time for copying to a disc To copy motion pictures to the full capacity of a disc Copy time Disc type [AVCHD] [Standard] ([XP]) [Standard] ([SP]) Approx. DVD-RAM 50 min to 1 h 20 min Approx. DVD-RW Approx. Approx. 1 h 30 min to 35 min to 1 h 15 min 3 h to 5 h...

  • Page 112: Playing Back The Copied Disc

    ≥ 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 disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable while copying. Also, do not shake this unit or the DVD burner. ≥...

  • Page 113: Managing The Copied Disc

    Managing the copied disc ≥ Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (l 108) ∫ Formatting discs This is for initializing DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and +RW discs. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased.

  • Page 114: Dubbing With A Blu-Ray Disc Recorder, Video, Etc

    Dubbing in high-definition picture quality 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 copy in high-definition (AVCHD) picture quality.
  • Page 115 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 on. Dubbing through operations on the Blu-ray disc recorder or high- definition (AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder.

  • Page 116: Dubbing In Standard Picture Quality

    Dubbing in standard picture quality 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.
  • Page 117 ∫ 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. (For further details, please read the operating instructions for the TV.) Copying after conversion to 2D video Set [3D PLAYBACK] to [2D].

  • Page 118: With A Pc

    With a PC What you can do with a Before using 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 CD-ROM.
  • Page 119 Available function Data type Software required Copying data to a PC CD-ROM ≥ Scenes recorded in 3D will be copied unaltered (supplied): Motion as 3D video. HD Writer AE 2.6T picture and Copying in BD/AVCHD format still picture ≥ Scenes recorded in 3D will be copied unaltered as 3D video.
  • Page 120 ≥ Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device cannot be written to the software supplied with this unit. To write motion picture data recorded with the Panasonic High Definition Video Camera sold previously, use the HD Writer supplied with the unit.

  • Page 121: End User License Agreement

    Further, Panasonic does not warrant that the operation of the Software Article 2 Use by a Third Party will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or any of its distributors will not be liable for...

  • Page 122: Operating Environment

    With a PC Operating environment Before using ≥ 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.) ≥...
  • Page 123 Display High Colour (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended) Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (1280k1024 pixels or more recommended) Windows Vista/Windows 7: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card (DirectX 10 recommended) Windows XP: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card Compatible with DirectDraw overlay ™...
  • Page 124 ∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) IBM PC/AT compatible PC 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 1/Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Premium Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Business Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Ultimate Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2...

  • Page 125: Setup

    ≥ When using Windows 7 or the following screen is not displayed automatically, select [Start] # [Computer] (or double-click on [Computer] on the desktop), and then double-click [Panasonic]. 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].

  • Page 126: Control Panel

    When installation is complete, some notes will appear. Check the contents, then close the window. Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], then click [Finish]. The PC must be rebooted for the application to work. ∫ Uninstalling HD Writer AE 2.6T Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require.

  • Page 127: Connecting To A Pc

    With a PC Connecting to a PC Setup ≥ Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed. ≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC. A USB cable (supplied) Connect this unit to the AC adaptor. ≥...

  • Page 128: To Disconnect Usb Cable Safely

    Double click the icon in task tray displayed on the PC. ≥ Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed. Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click [Stop]. Verify [MATSHITA HDC-SDT750/SD USB Device] is selected and click [OK]. VQT3B48...

  • Page 129: About The Pc Display

    About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive. ≥ Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [Computer]. The following data will be recorded. We recommend using HD Writer AE 2.6T 1 Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG to copy motion picture data.

  • Page 130: Using With A Pc

    If you log on with a user name for a guest user account, the 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 applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software.

  • Page 131: If Using Mac

    With a PC If using Mac Using with a PC ≥ HD Writer AE 2.6T is not available for Mac. ≥ iMovie’09 supported. For details about iMovie’09, please contact Apple Inc. ≥ 1080/50p scenes cannot be imported to a Mac. ≥...

  • Page 132: Others

    Others Indications Indications ∫ Recording indications (White) Card recording possible status (Green) Recognising the card Motion picture recording mode ¥/; (Red) Recording 0h00m00s 1h30m ; (Green) Recording pause R 1h20m 1920 PRE-REC (l 57) PRE-REC PRE-REC 1/100 Interval recording (l 64) 99 99% OPEN 0dB Manual mode (l 80)

  • Page 133: Smile Shot *1

    ∫ Playback indications Zoom microphone (l 71) Focus microphone (l 71) /7/8/9/:/ 1/;/5/ Stereo microphone (l 71) D/E/;1/2; Wind noise canceller (l 71) Display during playback (l 31, 84) Bass setting (l 73) Operation icon is displayed/ not displayed. (l 31) Smile shot (l 58) 0h00m00s Playback time (l 31)
  • Page 134 ∫ Indication of connection to other devices Accessing the card (l 128) ∫ Confirmatory indications –– (Time The built-in battery is low. display) (l 23) Warning for face-to-face recording (l 22) SD card is not inserted or is non-compatible. ∫ Confirmatory indications when a DVD burner is connected Disc playback (l 112) Scene copied in [Standard]...

  • Page 135: Messages

    ≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l 12) If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, remove the battery and then insert it again. If the message appears even after repeating this several times, this unit needs repair.

  • Page 136: About Recovery

    About recovery If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear and a repair is performed. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.) SOME SCENES NEED REPAIRING. PLAY SCENES TO BE REPAIRED. (IRREPARABLE SCENES WILL BE DELETED.) ≥ The above message is displayed when abnormal management information is detected when the scenes are displayed in thumbnail.

  • Page 137: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting Problem Check points This unit cannot be ≥ Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently turned on. charged. (l 12) ≥ In cold places, the battery using time becomes This unit does not stay shorter. on long enough. ≥...
  • Page 138 Problem Check points This unit cannot be ≥ Remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about operated though it is 1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC turned on. adaptor. Then about 1 minute later, turn on the unit again.
  • Page 139 Problem Check points Colour balance of ≥ In a place with multiple light sources, such as a images is strange gymnasium or a hall, set the white balance setting to when recording in a (Indoor mode 2). If you cannot record clearly place such as a with the (Indoor mode 2), set it to...
  • Page 140 Problem Check points Colour or brightness ≥ Colour or brightness of the image may change, or of the image changes, you may see horizontal bars in the image when the or you may see object is recorded under fluorescent light, mercury horizontal bars in the light or sodium light, etc., but this is not a image.
  • Page 141 Problem Check points VIERA Link does not [Setting on this unit] work. ≥ Connect with a HDMI mini cable. (l 105) ≥ Press the MENU button, then touch [SETUP] # [VIERA Link] # [ON]. (l 105) ≥ Turn the unit off and then back on again. [Setting on other devices] ≥...
  • Page 142 ∫ 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.

  • Page 143: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for use Make sure to use the supplied cords and 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.

  • Page 144: About The Battery

    ≥ Extremely high temperatures or low Do not use the unit for surveillance 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 for ≥...

  • Page 145: About The Ac Adaptor

    About the AC adaptor About the 3D Conversion Lens ≥ If the temperature of the battery is ≥ Image may be affected when the surface extremely high or extremely low, charging of the protective glass is contaminated by may take time or the battery may not be water, oil, fingerprints, etc.
  • Page 146 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 long-sighted persons, It must not be used with an insecure those with differences in the sight of their attachment.
  • Page 147 About the SD card 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 ≥ Formatting and deletion of this unit or cleaner.

  • Page 148: About Condensation

    It should be noted before use that ≥ When a cold room has been warmed up Panasonic does not accept any quickly. responsibility for direct or indirect ≥ When cool wind from an air conditioner is problems which occur as the result of the directly blown onto this unit.

  • Page 149: About Copyright

    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.

  • Page 150: Recording Modes/Approximate Recordable Time

    Others 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. Recording mode 1080/50p Picture size 1920k1080 1920k1080 1920k1080 1920k1080 1920k1080 4 GB 19 min 30 min 40 min 1 h 30 min...

  • Page 151: Approximate Number Of Recordable Pictures

    Others 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) Aspect ratio 12.2 Picture size 4032k3024 3200k2400 2560k1920 640k480 Picture quality 512 MB...
  • Page 152 Aspect ratio 16:9 13.3 Picture size 4864k2736 3840k2160 3072k1728 Picture quality 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 1100 4 GB 1420 1420 2200 SD card 8 GB 1100 1700 1700 2800 2800 4500 16 GB 2200 3400 3400 5600 5600 9000 32 GB 4500...

  • Page 153: Optional Accessories

    Others 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. ∫ Attaching the battery pack AC adaptor (VW-AD21E-K) holder kit Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG130) To use the VW-VBG6 for this unit, the Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG260) battery pack holder kit/VW-VH04 (optional) is required.
  • Page 154 ∫ Attaching the conversion lens/ ∫ Attaching the optional filter kit accessories on the shoe Attach the wide conversion lens adaptor (VW-W4607H; optional), the wide end The video DC light/VW-LDC103E (optional) conversion lens (VW-WE08H; optional), ND etc. can be mounted on the shoe adaptor filter or MC protector of the Filter kit (supplied).
  • Page 155 Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Panasonic Corporation Web site: http://panasonic.net © Panasonic Corporation 2010...

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