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LG Electronics 42PC3D Flat Panel Television User Manual

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1. SDR H85 l SELEC MEDIO MVIDEO MAGEN e Cuando se comienza a grabar Hl cambia a NW Grabaci n de peliculas 1 Cambiar el modo a y abrir la pantalla LCD V DEO TARJETA SD V DEO DISCO DURO IMAGEN TARJETA SD IMAGEN DISCO DURO 8000 129 VQT2L14 NW Reproducci n de pel culas 1 Cambie el modo a gt 2 Usar el joystick para seleccionar el cono de Selecci n de Modo de Reproducci n 6 luego presionar el centro del joystick VER TODO O AAA 3 Seleccionar el medio que se desea reproducir luego presionar el centro del joystick e Seleccionar V DEO TARJETA SD para reproducir la tarjeta SD Seleccionar VIDEO MEM INTERNA para reproducir la memoria integrada Seleccionar V DEO DISCO DURO para reproducir el disco r gido 4 Seleccione la escena a reproducir y a continuaci n pulse el joystick 5 Seleccione la operaci n de reproducci n con el joystick E Reproducci n de fotograf as 1 Cambie el modo a 2 Usar el joystick para seleccionar el cono de Selecci n de Modo de Reproducci n 6 luego presionar el centro del joystick a O A o an y x iced ER SELEC ENTRAR 3 Seleccionar el medio que se desea reproducir luego presionar el centro del joystick e Seleccionar IMAGEN TARJETA SD para reproducir la tarjeta SD Seleccionar IMAGEN MEM INTERNA para reproducir la memoria integrada Seleccionar IMAGEN DISCO
2. Still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between an SD card inserted in this unit and a built in memory HDD e Motion pictures cannot be copied to SD card directly can only be copied to PC E Confirming remaining capacity on the copy destination The amount of space left on the SD card the built in memory and HDD can be checked e f the remaining capacity on a single SD card is not enough you can copy to multiple SD cards following the instructions on the screen lt Change the mode to gt Select the menu 3 27 SDR S50 SETUP gt CARD STATUS SDR T55_J _SDR T50 WEI SETUP gt MEDIA STATUS e Current media information will be displayed Press the center of the joystick to switch display between SD card and built in memory Press the center of the joystick to switch display between SD card and HDD e Press the MENU button to end e The SD card built in memory or built in HDD requires some space to store information and manage system files so the actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value The usable built in memory HDD space is generally calculated as 1 GB 1 000 000 000 bytes The capacities of this unit PCs and software are expressed as 1 GB 1 024x1 024x1 024 1 073 741 824 bytes Therefore the indicated value of the capacity appears to be smaller 74 VQT2L14 Copying SDR T55 SDR T50 SDR H85 e f there is not much remaining capacity in the SD card a c
3. 86 End User License Agreemen 88 2 Operating environment 89 Setup 1 InstallatiON ooomonnccnnnnncncnnnnanccnnnas 92 2 Connecting to a PC 00 94 About the PC display 96 Using with a PC 1 Starting VideoCam Suite 3 0 97 Reading the operating instructions of the software applications 97 Upload to YouTube 98 2 If USING MacC oomommccccnncnncncnnnnancnnos 99 Indications 1 IndicationS ccsssseeeseeseees 100 2 MeSSaQeS cccseseeeteeeeeseeees 103 About recovery 104 Helpful hints 1 Functions that cannot be used simultaneously c oonnnccccccoconanannnnos 105 2 Troubleshooting oomomcommm 106 Cautions for USC ooococccccccccncncnenenonannnnnos 110 SPECIFICATIONS oocccccccccccccnccenenononnannn 116 Optional accessories oooccccccccconnccananonos 120 Accessory Order Form For USA and Puerto Rico Customers oocccccnccccccnnncccnnnnnnnnnnns 122 Limited Warranty ONLY FOR U S A AND PUERTO RICO ssseeeeeeeeeesnnees 123 Warranty For Canadian Customers 06 125 AAA ticed apaa aa ace daua Ea 126 Spanish Quick Use Guide Gu a espa ola para el uso r pido 128 11 VQT2L14 Preparation Recording Playback With a PC Others Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit Product numbers correct as o
4. Control Panel Read thic hefnre starting Di VideoCam Suite Default Programs 4 Back Help and Support pr pom Start Search p Y EN gt pana e For details on how to use the software applications read the PDF operating instructions of the software Reading the operating instructions of the software applications e You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 0 or later or Adobe Reader 7 0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions Select start All Programs Programs gt Panasonic gt VideoCam Suite 3 0 gt Operating Instructions 97 VQT2L14 Upload to YouTube You can easily upload motion pictures to YouTube with the VideoCam Suite 3 0 You need to record the motion picture to upload in web mode 3 51 lt gt Turn on this unit then change the mode to gt Connect this unit to a PC 3 94 e Smart Wizard screen will automatically be displayed 2 Select YouTube YouTube Uploader starts and the motion pictures recorded in web mode are displayed e Refer to the operating instructions of the software PDF file for details on how to use it e In order to upload motion pictures to YouTube a user account must first be obtained via the YouTube site e After uploading is complete a message appears If OK is clicked the USB function will be set to PC RECORDER Before turning this unit off disconnect the USB cable 3 95 e This service
5. 1 100 Shutter speed 3 60 OPEN F2 2 Iris value 3 60 0dB Gain value 3 60 ENEE Te ab laz Scene mode 3 54 4 E Gi i Power LCD 3 34 jo Do Image stabilizer 3 48 ipg AF AE tracking gt 49 SD RELAY REC 3 55 zoom Zoom microphone gt 56 X Wind noise canceler gt 56 Backlight compensation 3 51 6 Soft skin mode gt 53 W IB B Fade White Fade Black 3 51 x Color night rec function gt 53 FL Intelligent contrast control gt 52 D WEB MODE gt 51 010 02 R3000 White Rea S Self timer recording gt 57 Remaining number of still pictures 3 45 Still picture recording possible status Recording still picture HDD Falling detection gt 8 E Playback indications gt 11 gt DPD lt lt 44d DP Ad aiii Display during playback gt 62 67 0h00m00s No 10 100 001 100 0001 1 1 gt On a Playback time 3 63 Scene number Repeat playback 3 66 Motion pictures folder file name Still picture folder file name DPOF already set to more than 1 3 73 RESUME PLAY 3 66 Protected motion pictures still pictures 3 71 WEB MODE 3 51 101 VQT2L14 E Indication of connection to other devices gt Accessing the card 3 94 lt i Accessing the built in memory gt 94 2 Accessing the HDD gt 94 2 E Confirmatory indications Time The buil
6. Intelligent contrast control e When the Color night rec function is used e When the iris gain is set Color night rec e When the AF AE tracking is used e When Digital Zoom 78x or higher is used e While recording motion pictures e When PRE REC is used Shooting guide e When the AF AE tracking is used e When the Intelligent auto mode is on Soft skin mode Set and e While recording cancel e When PRE REC is used Color night rec Set and cancel Change of white balance e When Digital Zoom 78x or higher is used e When the Color night rec function is used e When the Beach Sunset Fireworks or Night scenery mode of Scene mode is used Adjusting the shutter speed e When the Color night rec function is used iris gain e When the Scene mode is used WEB MODE e When PRE REC is used 105 VQT2L14 Helpful hints This unit cannot be turned on This unit does not stay on long enough Battery runs down quickly This unit is turned off automatically A clicking sound is heard when the unit is shaken SDR H85 Remaining battery indication is not displayed properly 106 VQT2L14 Troubleshooting Check points e Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently charged 3 20 e In cold places the battery using time becomes shorter e The battery has a limited life If the operating time is still too short even after the battery is fully charged the battery has worn out and needs
7. VW VBK360 optional e f the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate refer to page 113 95 VQT2L14 About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC it is recognized as an external drive e Removable disk Example omsow is displayed in Computer We recommend using VideoCam Suite 3 0 to copy or write back motion picture data Using Windows Explorer or other programs on the PC to copy move or rename files and folders recorded with this unit will result in them being unusable with VideoCam Suite 3 0 It is impossible to write data to the built in memory or HDD on the unit from a PC Example folder structure of an SD card CAM SD DCIM 100CcDPFQ _ 101CDPFS MISC 8 SD_VIDEO MGR_INFO PRG001 SY PRIVATE AVC_MP4 100WCIHS SDR 155 SDR 150 Sp satis Example folder structure of built in memory or HDD CAM _MEM CAM_HDD DCIM 100CDPFQ _ _ 101CDPFS MISC SD_VIDEO MGR_INFO PRG001 PRIVATE AVC_MP4 100WCIHS 96 VQT2L14 CAM_MEM is displayed CAM_HDD is displayed The following data will be recorded Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG format S1000001 JPG etc JPEG format still pictures created from the motion picture 6 The DPOF setting files SD Video standard control data SD Video stand
8. f you record a person in the distance the face may not be recorded clearly In this case cancel Soft skin mode or zoom in on the face close up to record XAJ Color night rec e Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed e f set in a bright place the screen may become washed out for a while e Bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen but this is not a malfunction e Using a tripod is recommended e In darker areas Auto focus may focus a bit slower This is normal 53 VQT2L14 Recording Recording Advanced Function SCENE MODE 54 VQT2L14 Recording functions of menus Effect Setting method When you record images in different situations this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures e Change the mode to S Select the menu 3 27 RECORD SETUP gt SCENE MODE gt desired setting e Set SCENE MODE to OFF to cancel the function A Sports To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and pause of playback YN Portrait To make people stand out against the background Low light For dark scenes such as at dusk a Spotlight Improved quality when subject is brightly illuminated Y Snow Improved image quality when shooting in snowy locations 7S Beach To make blue in the sea or sky vibrant a Sunset To make red in the sunrise or sunset vibrant S Fireworks To capture the fireworks in the night sky beautifully A Scenery F
9. gt Uninstall a program ra lee al rn en ou ma a ralem an ameti e tint a The PC must be rebooted for the application to work 2 Select VideoCam Suite 3 0 then click Uninstall taea a as ramae OGM ena e Proceed with the uninstallation by following the on screen instructions e After uninstalling the software be sure to reboot the PC 93 VQT2L14 With a PC Setup Connecting to a PC e Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed e Remove the supplied CD ROM from your PC USB cable supplied 7 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor e lt 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 e Use the AC adapter to free you from worrying about the battery running down 2 Turn on the unit e This function is available in all modes e When using the battery the LCD monitor will be turned off after about 5 seconds Operating the joystick will cause the LCD monitor to turn on again 3 Connect this unit to a PC e Insert the USB connectors as far as they will go e Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables e The Smart wizard screen is automatically displayed when VideoCam Suite 3 0 is installed e This unit is automatically re
10. 42 SHOOTING GUIDE 344 RELAY REC 3 55 WIND NOISE CANCELERT gt 56 al P ZOOM MIC gt 56 PASE TRANS O mm ADJUSTT gt 56 GUIDE LINES gt 52 IMF ASSIST 61 WEB MODE 3 51 FADE 3 51 PICTURE FADE COLOR gt 51 SELF TIMER gt 57 AUTO SLOW SHTR gt 55 SHTR SOUND gt 57 VQT2L14 MEDIA SELECT Recording media may be set independently for both still pictures and motion pictures _SDR 155_ _SDR T50_ When recording to the SD card select SD CARD When recording to the built in memory select Built inMemory 3 40 62 67 When recording to the SD card select SD CARD When recording to the HDD select HDD 3 40 62 67 SETUP DISPLAY The screen indications are selected as shown in the illustration below OFF ON EN Ai HE 0h00m00s A SP R 1h20m Xx NOV 15 2010 NOV 15 2010 EXT DISPLAY gt 78 CLOCK SET gt 32 SET WORLD TIME 3933 DATETIME 932 DATE FORMAT gt 32 ECONOMY OFF The power saving function is not activated 5 MINUTES When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation this unit automatically turns off to save battery life e The power save function will not activate when connected to AC adaptor using the USB cable for PC DVD burner etc PRE REC is used QUICK POWER ON gt 38 QUICK START gt 38 AUDIO REC gt 44 29 VQT2L14 ALERT
11. LCD monitor is opened and power is turned off when it is closed E To turn on the power Q The status indicator lights E To turn off the power The status indicator goes off 13 VQT2L14 NW Selecting a mode 2 Press the button Operate the mode switch to change the mode to My or gt TIA Coen record from the menu Select the menu 3 27 E Language selection MEDIA SELECT 1 Press the MENU button then select DR 155 SDR T50 SETUP gt LANGUAGE and press the Joystick MEDIA SELECT 2 Select English and the press the ID PICTURE joystick E Recording motion pictures 1 Change the mode to a and open the LCD monitor 2 Press the recording start stop button to start recording VIDEO SD CARD VIDEO Built inMemory PICTURE SD CARD PIC TURE Built inMemory 90009 SDR H85 2 MEDIA SELECT diviDeo PICTURE e When you begin recording Ii changes to O E Recording still pictures VIDEO SD CARD 1 Ch the mode to MS and th D eaae ae i mode tO WW an open e O PICTURE SD CARD ic PICTURE HDD 14 VQT2L14 NW Motion picture playback 1 Change the mode to gt 2 Use the joystick to select the Play Mode Select icon 3 then press the center of the joystick VIEW ALL 3 Select the media you wish to play back then press the center of the joystick e Select VIDEO SD CARD to play back the SD card Select
12. PICTURE ti SETUP 3 Select the submenu item then move the joystick right or press the joystick ad RECORD SETUP A Dl SCENE MODE Ei D ZOOM e Descriptions of submenus and current settings on menus are displayed scrolling at the bottom of the screen Mi REC MODE O ASPECT 4 Select the desired setting then press the joystick to enter the selection Y RECORD SETUP Ei D ZOOM iJ SELECT ENTER To get back to the previous screen Move the joystick left To exit the menu screen Press the MENU button 27 VQT2L14 Language selection You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen Press the MENU button then select SETUP gt LANGUAGE and press the joystick 2 Select English and press the joystick Part of the menu will not be used depending on the used functions 3 105 ma Recording mode 1 It is not displayed when the Intelligent auto mode is on 2 These menus are only for _ SDR 155_ _SDR T50 3 These menus are only for GREED 4 These menus are only for SDR S50 5 SDRT55_ SDR T50 QRS It will be displayed only when the MEDIA SELECT is set to SD CARD 6 SDRT55_ _SDR T50_ It will be displayed only when the MEDIA SELECT is set to Built inMemory BACKLIGHT COMPENS gt 51 MECN SS UE INTELLIGENT CONTRAST lt 52 SCENE MODE n SOFT SKIN MODE gt 53 oo AN COLOR NIGHT REC 3 53 REC MODE gt
13. Playback Playback Motion picture playback 1 Change the mode to gt 2 Use the joystick to select the Play Mode Select icon 3 then press the center of the joystick A Bai ba EE ie N Cr el Ed SELECT ENTER 3 Select the media you wish to play back then press the center of the joystick SELECT MEDIA VIDEO PICTURE o PICTURE A CARD CHANGE VIDEO SELECT ENTER Select VIDEO SD CARD to play back the SD card 62 VQT2L14 E DODO Oooo Oooo Oooo Oooo OOOO CODO 0000 SELECT MEDIA VIDEO PICTURE VIDEO OPICTURE Select VIDEO Built inMemory to play back the built in memory Select VIDEO SD CARD to play back the SD card SDR H85 SELECT MEDIA VIDEO PICTURE VIDEO _ PICTURE B socaro WR socaro 38 HDD CHANGE VIDEO Select VIDEO HDD to play back the HDD Select VIDEO SD CARD to play back the SD card 4 Select the scene to be played back then press the joystick e The operation icon will be displayed or hidden each time the center of the joystick is pressed e Next previous page can be displayed by selecting A w 5 Select the playback operation with the joystick Playback Pause lt lt Rewind playback gt gt Fast forward playback H Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails E Change the thumbnail display Pressing the zoom lever to the Ha or Q side as in step 4 will cause t
14. Recording start stop button 3 39 20 Menu button MENU 3 27 21 Battery holder 3 19 17 VQT2L14 22 23 24 25 26 27 Photoshot button BY 1 gt 45 When recording Zoom lever W T 3 47 When playing back Thumbnail display switch 3 Q 3 63 Volume lever VOL 3 64 Speaker Status indicator 3 25 HDD access lamp ACCESS HDD SDR H85 3 8 DC input terminal DC IN 3 20 e Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one 28 Grip belt U S A only Adjust the belt length and the pad When this unit is purchased a sensor tag position is attached to the grip belt Remove the tag before use 29 30 18 VQT2L14 Flip the belt Adjust the length Replace the belt Battery release lever BATTERY 3 19 Tripod receptacle Preparation Power supply Setup NW About batteries that you can use with this unit SDR S50 J _SDR T55 J _SDR T50 The battery that can be used with this unit is VW VBL090 VW VBK180 VW VBK360 SDR H85 The battery that can be used with this unit is VWW VBK180 VW VBK360 o The unit has a function for judging whether the battery can be used safely and only dedicated batteries VW VBK180 VW VBK360 support this function Only batteries which are genuine Panasonic products and batteries from other co
15. SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Dealer Address Dealer Phone No CAUTION DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE BUILT IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS 2 VQT2L14 THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U S A FCC Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur ina particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which th
16. Select SD CARD Built inMemory or HDD and press the joystick 2 Select YES then press the joystick e After formatting is complete press the MENU button to close the message screen SDR T55_ _SDR T50_ WED e Perform a physical formatting of the built in memory HDD when this unit is to be disposed transferred 3 111 e Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card while formatting Do not expose the unit to vibrations or shock Use this unit to format media Formatting built in memory or HDD is only available with this unit Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC The card may not be used on this unit 76 VQT2L14 Playback With a TV Watching Video Pictures on your TV The motion pictures and still pictures recorded by this unit can be played back on a TV e Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down e f you have a TV with an SD card slot the motion pictures and still pictures recorded on an SD card may be played back on the TV Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details about TV compatibility O AV cable supplied e Insert the plugs as far as they will go e Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one e Select the video input on the TV that this unit is connected to Connect this unit and a TV E If the image or audio from this unit 2 Turn on this unit and chan
17. TIMER PHOTO Effect Setting method This is for recording still pictures using the timer e Change the mode to jgg Select the menu 3 27 PICTURE gt SELF TIMER gt desired setting N 10 Records after 10 seconds N2 Records after 2 seconds e When the button is pressed a still picture is recorded after the 10 or d2 display flashes for the time which has been set e After recording the Self timer is canceled To stop the timer midway through Press the MENU button SHTR SOUND PHOTO pictures You can add a shutter sound when recording still e Change the mode to jgg Select the menu 3 27 PICTURE gt SHTR SOUND gt OFF 2 VI X SCENE MODE e Low light Sunset The shutter speed is 1 30 or more e Sunset Fireworks Scenery Night Scenery Image may get blurry when a close object is recorded e Sports During normal playback the image movement may not look smooth Color and screen brightness may change under indoor lighting If the brightness is insufficient the Sports Mode does not function The A display flashes e Portrait Color and screen brightness may change under indoor lighting e Fireworks Image may get washed out when recorded in bright surroundings e Night scenery Using a tripod is recommended RELAY REC e In the Relay recording still pictures are also recorded onto the SD card AUTO SLOW SHTR e When the sh
18. VIDEO Built inMemory to play back the built in memory Select VIDEO HDD to play back the HDD 4 Select the scene to be played back then press the joystick 5 Select the playback operation with the joystick gt Ii Playback Pause lt lt Rewind playback gt gt Fast forward playback E Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails Still picture playback Change the mode to gt Use the joystick to select the Play Mode Select icon 3 then press the center of the joystick N gt xr ma WEA 3 Select the media you wish to play back then press the center of the joystick e Select PICTURE SD CARD to play back the SD card Select PICTURE Built inMemory to play back the built in memory Select PICTURE HDD to play back the HDD 4 Select the still picture to be played back then press the joystick 5 Select the playback operation with the au 1H Slide show playback of the still pictures in numerical order start pause lt i Plays back the previous picture NI Plays back the next picture H Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails 15 VQT2L14 Preparation Parts identification and handling Before using 1 LCD monitor e Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow with your fingers e lt can rotate up to 180 towards the lens or 90 towards the opposite direction e The brightness and color level of the LCD m
19. delete button on the screen below for about 3 seconds When the built in memory data deletion screen appears select YES and then follow the on screen instructions FORMATTING BUILT IN MEMORY WILL ERASE ALL CONTENTS DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE ves NO SET lt ENTER EXIT om o To physically format the HDD connect the unit via the AC adaptor select FORMAT MEDIA gt HDD from the menu and then press and hold the delete button on the screen below for about 3 seconds When the HDD data deletion screen appears select YES and then follow the on screen instructions FORMATTING HDD WILL ERASE ALL CONTENTS DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE YES NO EXIT Com e Please look after the data in your built in memory or HDD carefully Panasonic will not be held responsible in the unlikely case that private data is divulged _ SET ENTER About the battery The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable lithium ion battery It is susceptible to humidity and temperature and the effect increases the more the temperature rises or falls In cold areas the full charge indication may not appear or the low battery indication may appear about 5 minutes after starting use At high temperatures the protection function may be triggered making it impossible to use the unit Be sure to detach the battery after use e f the battery is left attached a minute amount of current continues to flow even if the unit s powe
20. e This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3 1 Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows 98SE Windows Me Windows 2000 and Windows NT NW Operating environment for VideoCam Suite 3 0 IBM IBM PC AT compatible PO IBM PC AT compatible PC PC Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 1 Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1 Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 1 Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista Business Service Pack 1 Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows 7 Starter Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Intel Pentium 4 2 0 GHz or higher including compatible CPU e Intel Core 2 Duo 1 8 GHz or higher is recommended when a playback function or MPEG2 output function is used 512 MB or more 512 MB or more 1 GB or more recommended 512 MB or more 1 GB or more recommended or more recommended Display High Color 16 bit or more 32 bit or more recommended Desktop resolution of 1024x768 pixels or more 1280x1024 pixels or more recommended Windows Vista Windows 7 DirectX 10 0 compatible video card Windows XP DirectX 9 0c compatible video card Compatible with DirectDraw overlay PCI Express x16 compatible recommended 89 VQT2L14 Free hard disk U
21. foreign object or dirt is present turn off the unit before removing e The battery or environment is at an extremely high or low temperature Wait until the temperature has returned to an appropriate level and try charging again If you are still unable to charge there may be a fault in the unit battery or AC adaptor Lamp turns off e Charging has finished e f the status indicator stays off despite the charging being unfinished there may be a fault in the unit battery or AC adaptor Contact consumer support 3 124 125 e Refer to page 111 for details on the battery About SD cards e The memory capacity indicated on the label of an SD card is the total of the capacity for copyright protection and management and the capacity which can be used on the unit a PC etc e Do not apply strong shocks bend or drop the SD card e Electrical noise static electricity or the failure of this unit or the SD card may damage or erase the data stored on the SD card e During long periods of use it is normal for this unit and the SD card to become slightly warm and is not a malfunction When the card access lamp is lit do not Remove the SD card Turn the unit off Insert and remove the USB cable Expose the unit to vibrations or shock Cautionary points when handling e Do not expose the terminals of the SD card to water garbage or dust e Do not place SD cards in the following areas Areas exposed to
22. home region is not set the message appears Press the joystick to move to Step 3 2 Only when setting your home region Select HOME and press the joystick 3 Only when setting your home region Select your home region and enter the selection with the joystick New York Miami The current time The time difference from GMT Greenwich Mean Time e To set to daylight savings time press the joystick forward appears and the summer time setting is turned on the time difference from GMT is set forward by one hour Press the joystick forward again to return to standard time 4 Only when setting the region of your travel destination Select DESTINATION and press the joystick e When the home region is set for the first time the screen for selecting home travel destination appears after setting the home region successively If the home region has already been set once execute the menu operation for Step 1 5 Only when setting the region of your travel destination Select your travel destination and enter the selection with the joystick G The local time at the selected travel destination The time difference between the travel destination and the home region e To set to daylight savings time press the joystick forward appears and the summer time setting is turned on The clock and time difference from the home region time are set forward by one hour Press the joystick forward again to return
23. images e f your PC does not satisfy the above system requirements an error may occur when writing data to disc 90 VQT2L14 NW Operating environment for the card reader function mass storage IBM PC AT compatible PC Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 1 Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1 Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 1 Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista Business Service Pack 1 Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise Service Pack 1 Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows 7 Starter Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Windows Vista Windows 7 32 bit x86 Intel Pentium III 1 0 GHz or higher processor Windows XP Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron 400 MHz or higher Windows 7 1 GB or higher Windows Vista Home Basic 512 MB or higher Windows Vista Home Premium Ultimate Business Enterprise 1 GB or higher Windows XP 128 MB or more 256 MB or more recommended USB port Other Mouse or equivalent pointing device requirements e The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS 91 VQT2L14 With a PC Installation Setup When installing the software log on
24. on your PC s settings this icon may not be displayed Select USB Mass Storage Device and click Stop SDR S50 Verify MATSHITA SDR S50 SD USB USB Device is selected and click OK Verify MATSHITA SDR T50 SD USB Device or MATSHITA SDR T50 MEM USB Device is selected and click OK SDR H85 Verify MATSHITA SDR H85 SD USB Device or MATSHITA SDR H85 HDD Device is selected and click OK USB Device is selected and click OK Verify MATSHITA SDR T55 SD USB Device or MATSHITA SDR T55 MEM Charging the battery using USB bus power When using the battery if you turn off the unit and connect it to a PC Panasonic Blu ray disc recorder or Panasonic DVD recorder the battery will charge e Insert the USB cable securely all the way It will not operate properly if it is not inserted all the way e Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables e Be sure to connect the unit directly to the PC Blu ray disc recorder or DVD recorder e During charging the status indicator flashes When charging is finished the status indicator turns off e Charging cannot be carried out if the status indicator flashes quickly for about 1 minute and then goes out or if it does not illuminate at all Use the AC adaptor to charge 3 20 e Charging will take 2 3 times longer than charging with the AC adaptor e Use the AC adaptor when charging the high capacity battery
25. optional SDR T55 Approx 238 g SDR T50 Approx 0 52 Ibs with battery supplied SDR H85 Approx 317 5 g Approx 0 7 lbs with battery supplied Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Operating humidity 10 to 80 Battery operation time See page 21 Motion pictures Recording SD Memory Card media 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant SDHC Memory Card 4 GB 6 GB 8 GB 12 GB 16 GB 24 GB 32 GB FAT32 system compliant SDXC Memory Card 48 GB 64 GB exFAT system compliant HDD Long recording mode MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Recording mode and XP Approx 10 Mbps VBR transfer rate Approx 5 Mbps VBR Approx 2 5 Mbps VBR Approx 5 Mbps VBR Approx 2 5 Mbps VBR Approx 1 25 Mbps VBR Refer to page 42 for the recordable time Picture size 640 x 480 4 3 640360 16 9 Audio SDcard Normal recording mode Dolby Digital MPEG 1 Audio Layer 2 Ceres Built in SDR T55 Normal recording mode Dolby Digital A memory SDR 150 HDD SDR H85 Normal recording mode Dolby Digital Long recording mode AAC 16 bit 48 kHz 118 VQT2L14 Still pictures Recording SD Memory Card media 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant SDHC Memory Card 4 GB 6 GB 8 GB 12 GB 16 GB 24 GB 32 GB FAT32 system compliant SDXC Memory Card 48 GB 64 GB exFAT system compliant HDD NT 80GB Compre
26. perform the following operations when the lamp illuminates It may damage the HDD or cause a malfunction in the unit Turn off the power remove the battery Insert and remove the USB cable Expose the unit to vibrations or shock e About disposing of or giving away this unit gt 111 IMPORTANT NW Carefully observe copyright laws Whatever you have recorded and created can be used for your personal entertainment only Under copyright laws other materials cannot be used without obtaining permission from the holders of the copyrights These operating instructions are designed for use with models SDR S50 SDR T55 SDR T50 and 8 VQT2L14 IN Pictures may be slightly different from the original e The illustrations used in these operating instructions show model however parts of the explanation refer to different models e Depending on the model some functions are not available e Features may vary so please read carefully NW Cards that you can use with this unit SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card e 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications e Refer to page 23 for more details on SD cards E Licenses e SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC e U S Patent Nos 6 836 549 6 381 747 7 050 698 6 516 132 and 5 583 936 This
27. prints DPOF data onto the SD card lt gt Change the mode to gt and switch play mode selection to PICTURE SD CARD gt 67 7 Select the menu 3 27 PICT SETUP gt DPOF SET gt SET 2 Select the still picture to be set then press the joystick 3 Select the number of prints then press the joystick SET NUMBER OF PRINTS SELECT ENTER EXIT CD e Up to 999 prints can be selected Prints for set number can be printed with a printer that supports DPOF e To cancel the setting set the number of prints to 0 e To continuously set other still pictures repeat steps 2 3 e Press the MENU button to complete the settings To cancel all DPOF settings DPOF SET gt CANCEL ALL E What is DPOF DPOF Digital Print Order Format is a format which allows the user of a digital camera to define which captured images on the SD card are to be printed together with information on the number of copies they wish to print Please note Not all commercial printing services support this feature at this time e DPOF setting is not possible during disc playback while connected to a DVD burner e You cannot add the recording date to pictures to be printed with the DPOF settings SDR T55 J _SDR T50 SDR H85 e Copy still pictures saved in the built in memory or HDD to an SD card before setting DPOF 73 VQT2L14 Playback Editing Copying between SD card and Built in Memory HDD
28. rain e When this unit is in a very humid place where the air is thick with steam e g a heated swimming pool Helpful hint If for example you have used this unit for recording on a ski slope and are taking it into a heated room place the unit inside a plastic bag remove as much of the air from inside the bag as possible then seal the bag Leave the unit for about an hour in the room so the temperature of the unit is close to the ambient temperature of the room then use it 115 VQT2L14 Specifications SD Video Camera _SDR S50 J _SDR T55 J L_SDR T50 SD HDD Video Camera MEDI Information for your safety Power source DC 5 0 V When using AC adaptor DC 3 6 V When using battery Power consumption Recording Charging _SDR 155_ _SDR T55_ 2 9 W 7 7 W 3 5 W 7 7 W Signal system EIA Standard 525 lines 60 fields NTSC color signal Recording Normal recording mode Based on the SD Video standard formiat Built in SDR T55 Normal recording mode memory SDR T50 Independent standard SDR H85 Normal recording mode Independent standard Long recording mode Independent standard Image sensor 1 8 CCD image sensor Total 800 K Effective pixels 520 K 4 3 470 K 16 9 Lens Auto Iris F1 9 to F5 7 Focal length 1 48 mm to 104 mm Macro Wide range AF 35 mm equivalent Optical zoom 37 4 mm to 2625 mm 4 3 36 5 mm to 2571 mm 16 9 Enhanced optical zoom 33 5 mm to 2625 mm 4 3 32 8 mm to 257
29. recording conditions such as when faces are of certain sizes or at certain angles or when digital zoom is used 36 VQT2L14 E About Intelligent Auto Mode When the Intelligent Auto Mode is set to on the Auto white balance and Auto focus operate and automatically adjust the color balance and focusing Depending on the brightness of the subject etc the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness e Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes If so manually adjust these settings gt 59 61 Automatic white balance The illustration above shows the range over which the Auto white balance functions 1 The effective range of Automatic white balance adjustment on this unit Blue sky Cloudy sky rain TV screen Sunlight White fluorescent lamp Halogen light bulb Incandescent light bulb 9 Sunrise or sunset 10 Candlelight If the automatic white balance is not functioning normally adjust the white balance manually 3 56 59 B W PY Auto focus The unit focuses automatically e Auto focus does not work correctly in the following situations Record pictures in the Manual Focus Mode 3 61 Recording distant and close up objects at the same time Recording a subject behind a dirty or dusty window Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective object
30. recording mode for approximately twice as long Long recording button Pressing the button will switch between Normal recording mode and Long recording mode Press and hold the LONG REC button A onc REC IS N F j g e The Long recording icon MAJ appears 2 Press the recording start stop button to start recording Normal recording mode Recording will take place in a mode suitable for playback in devices conforming to the SD Video standard Long recording mode Allows for recording at the same image quality as Normal recording mode for approximately twice as long Enjoy playing back your video on this camera 41 VQT2L14 Recording modes approximate recordable time Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded Select the menu 3 27 RECORD SETUP gt REC MODE gt desired setting Normal recording mode Recording mode SD card 16 GB 3 h 30 min O 14h 64 64GB a ae 30h 60h30min min SDR T55 Built in 1h 45 min 3h 30 min memory SDR T50 Built in 50 min 1h 40 min 3h 20 min memory ro 80 GB 18 h 30 min 74 h 30 min 42 VQT2L14 Long recording mode Recording mode LXP LLP 4GB 1 h 40 min 3 h 20 min 6 h 40 min SDR T55 Built in 3 h 30 min memory SDR T50 Built in 1 h 40 min 3 h 20 min 6 h 40 min memory SDR H85 Favors image quality Favors recording time e f a recording with a lot of mo
31. then wipe the unit with the damp cloth Next dry the unit with a dry cloth e Use of benzine paint thinner alcohol or dishwashing liquid may alter the camera body or peel the surface finish Do not use these solvents e When using a chemical dust cloth follow the instructions that came with the cloth Do not use the unit for surveillance purposes or other business uses e This unit was designed for consumer intermittent use It was not intended for continuous use or for any industrial or commercial application resulting in prolonged use e In certain situations continuous use could cause the unit to overheat and cause a malfunction Such use is strongly discouraged When you are not going to use the unit for an extended time e When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet it is recommended that you place a desiccant silica gel in with it When disposing of or giving away this unit note that e Formatting and deletion simply change the file management information and cannot be used to completely erase the data in built in memory or HDD of this unit The data can be recovered using commercially available software or the like e We recommend that you physically format the built in memory or HDD before disposing of or giving away this unit To physically format the built in memory connect the unit via the AC adaptor select FORMAT MEDIA gt Built inMemory from the menu and then press and hold the
32. to DOLBY and then copy to the disc Or use the software supplied with this unit to copy the scenes e You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 0 or later or Adobe Reader 7 0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions for VideoCam Suite 3 0 109 VQT2L14 Cautions for use About this unit The unit and the SD card become warm during use This is not a malfunction Keep the SD Video Camera SD HDD Video Camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment such as microwave ovens TVs video games etc e f you use the SD Video Camera SD HDD Video Camera on top of or near a TV the pictures and sound on the SD Video Camera SD HDD Video Camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation Do not use the SD Video Camera SD HDD Video Camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and sound Recorded data may be damaged or pictures may be distorted by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect the SD Video Camera SD HDD Video Camera disturbing the pictures and sound If the SD Video Camera SD HDD Video Camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly turn the SD Video Camera SD HDD Video Camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the SD V
33. to be replaced e f you do not use the unit for approximately 5 minutes the power is automatically turned off to conserve battery life To resume recording turn the power back on The power will not turn off automatically when the economy function gt 29 is set to OFF e When this unit is connected to a DVD burner to copy or play back images a disc is being accessed the power turns off automatically if the Mini AB USB Connection Cable is removed e This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a defect This sound will no longer be heard when the unit s power is turned on e The remaining battery capacity indication is an approximation If you think the remaining battery capacity indication is not displayed correctly fully charge the battery discharge it and then charge it again Even if this operation is performed it may not be possible to display the remaining battery capacity correctly if the battery was used for a long period of time where the temperature was low or high or if the battery was repeatedly charged This unit cannot be e 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 power again Conducting the above operation while This unit does not the media is being accessed may damage the data operate normally on the media e f normal operation is still not restored detach the po
34. to standard time e Close the setting by pressing the MENU button gay appears and the time of the travel destination is indicated To return the display to the home setting Set the home region using Step 1 to 3 and close the setting by pressing the MENU button e f you cannot find your travel destination in the area shown on the screen set it by using the time difference from your home region 33 VQT2L14 Preparation Setup LCD monitor adjustment e These settings will not affect the images actually recorded NW Adjusting the brightness and color level of the LCD monitor It adjusts brightness and color density on the LCD monitor Select the menu 3 27 SETUP LCD SET Recording Yourself 7 Use the joystick to select the item then press the center of the joystick BRIGHTNESS Brightness of the LCD monitor COLOR Color level of the LCD monitor e Select and press the center of the joystick to return to the previous screen 2 Make adjustments C LCD SET e Close the setting by pressing the MENU button E Power LCD This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors Select the menu 3 27 SETUP gt POWER LCD 2 Makes even brighter Fi Makes brighter 0 No setting normal E47 Makes darker A Auto 34 VQT2L14 Adjusting LCD monitor It is not displayed in the Manual Mode or in the playb
35. to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent authorization If you do not have authorization to do this consult your manager e Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed For Windows Vista 7 Insert the CD ROM into the PC 4 Select the country or region e Click Run setup exe Continue where you live then click e f the installation screen does not appear Next automatically double click the CD ROM e If the country or region cannot be drive icon in Computer selected select NTSC Area j j D Drive A A a gt e When the confirmation message appears click Yes ES AE 5 Select where the application is O mtn to be installed then click Next 2 Click Next A o 3 Select I accept the terms of the license agreement then click Next E 6 Select Yes or No to create shortcut e A message regarding the playback in the environment used may be displayed depending on the performance of the PC used Click OK after confirming 92 VQT2L14 When installation is complete some notes will appear Check the contents then close the window NW Uninstalling VideoCam Suite 3 0 Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer 8 Select Yes I want to restart my require ral POW PANEN CHEK Select start gt Control Panel Finish
36. unit s internal e SDRT355 VU SDR T50 1 temperature rises a TO Piyeicaly ommatan on Extremely high precision technology is card connect the unit via the AC adaptor Beloved odres ma LED Monitor select FORMAT MEDIA gt SD CARD ranas screen featuring a total of approximately from the menu and then press and hold the delete button on the screen below for E ee E 7 99 99 effective dots with a mere 0 01 about 3 seconds When an SD card data deletion screen appears select YES and then follow the on screen instructions of the dots inactive or always lit However this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture FORMATTING CARD WILL ERASE ALL CONTENTS DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE e Please look after the data in an SD card carefully 114 VQT2L14 About condensation When condensation forms on the unit the lens will cloud up and the unit may not work properly Make every effort to ensure that condensation does not form If it does form take the actions described below Causes of condensation Condensation takes place when the ambient temperature or humidity is changed as follows e When this unit is brought inside from the cold e g a ski slope to a warm room e When this unit is moved from an air conditioned car to outside e When a cold room has been warmed up quickly e When cool wind from an air conditioner is directly blown onto this unit e After summer afternoon showers of
37. 1 mm 16 9 Minimum focus distance Approx 2 cm 0 8 Wide Approx 1 5 m 4 9 feet Tele 70x optical zoom 78x enhanced optical zoom 100X 3500X digital zoom Monitor 2 7 wide LCD monitor approx 123 K dots Stereo with a zoom function 116 VQT2L14 White balance Auto tracking white balance system adjustment Standard illumination 1 400 Ix Approx 5 Ix 1 30 in Low light mode Approx 2 Ix with the Color night rec function Minimum required illumination AV terminal video 1 0 Vp p 75 9 NTSC system output level AV terminal audio output level Line Built in memory Mass Weight 316 mV 600 Read Write No copyright protection support SDR T55_ SDR T50 SDR H85 Read only Read only Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 USB terminal Type Mini AB SDR S50_ SDR T55_ SDR T50 SDR H85 SDR S50 SDR T55_ SDR T50 SDR H85 54 9 mm W x64 mm H x107 3 mm D 2 16 W x 2 52 H x 4 22 D excluding projecting parts 55 1 mm W x64 mm H x107 3 mm D 2 17 W x2 52 H x 4 22 D excluding projecting parts Approx 212 g Approx 0 47 lbs without battery supplied and an SD card optional Approx 213 g Approx 0 47 lbs without battery supplied Approx 273 g Approx 0 6 lbs without battery supplied 117 VQT2L14 Mass Weight in Approx 239 g operation Approx 0 53 Ibs with battery supplied and an SD card
38. 27 RECORD SETUP gt SHOOTING GUIDE gt ON When CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST appears move the unit slowly while recording e Message will not appear while pausing the recording Message will appear even if it is pausing the recording if DEMO MODE is set to ON e In some recording conditions messages may not appear Recording Recording still pictures Recording Basic e Open the lens cover before turning on the power 3 17 Still pictures can also be recorded while recording motion pictures e Refer to page 40 for methods for selecting recording media poda ooog poda poda Dodo 2000 2000 poda 7 Change the mode to and E About the screen indications in open the LCD monitor Still Picture Recording 2 Press the button O e Because of slower shutter speeds it is R3000 Remaining number of still recommended that you use a tripod when pictures recording in low light Flashes in red when 0 appears 45 VQT2L14 Picture size Records at the number of recording pixels set under ASPECT 3 55 Aspect Number of pixels e The edges of still pictures recorded on this unit with a 16 9 aspect ratio may be cut at printing Check the printer or photo studio before printing Simultaneous recording recording still pictures while recording motion pictures You can record still pictures even while recording motion pic
39. 332 5368 6 AM 6 PM M F PACIFIC TIME OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 In CANADA please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories 122 VQT2L14 Limited Warranty ONLY FOR U S A AND PUERTO RICO Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Camcorder Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage For USA and Puerto Rico Only If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company referred to as the warrantor will for the length of the period indicated on the chart below which starts with the date of original purchase warranty period at its option either a repair your product with new or refurbished parts b replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product or c refund your purchase price The decision to repair replace or refund will be made by the warrantor Rechargeable Batteries defective exchange 10 days Not Applicable SD Memory Cards defective exchange 90 days Not Applicable During the Labor warranty period there will be no charge for labor During the Parts warranty period there will be no charge for parts This Limited Warranty excludes both parts and labor fo
40. 7 Built in memory information display 74 EC o ind se yi iea a e a 23 Charging Me escasas a a 21 Color night rec iio 53 Copy DISC aa 81 From built in memory to SD card 75 From HDD to SD card 75 From SD card to built in memory 75 From SD cardtoHDD 75 Creating still picture from motion picture o o o o ooo o 64 WD Date and time display 32 Date and time setting 32 Delete sais aa hee Saas 70 Demo mod sisicorisra ratas 30 Digital ZOOM 2 2 eee ooo 47 E O E ears 29 Dividing a scene to partially delete 72 DPOF SEWING nada io ta Gen aes 73 DUDDING sesaorang alee 85 DVD burner ca aaa ea 79 ME ECONO Wisin 29 Enhanced optical zoom 47 EF Face framing cirio ida 55 Faden os aras 51 FOCUS a a abe edi os a 61 Format exar aaa as 76 84 Frame by frame playback 64 126 VQT2L14 E G Gaim ee a a ane a aN r E ceeds 60 A ETT 18 Guideline sre vedrei eet ni 52 BH A O 7 HDD information display 74 RIGID MOUS bencina aras 51 E Image stabilizer 48 INdICAIONS c 00 cata a aa 100 Initial seting vacances 30 Intelligent auto mode 36 Intelligent contrast control 52 Saa ae ae a a and 60 NJ JONS UCI aii nial oe a 17 BL Language afaa lates aie tie le 28 LCD monitor 2 3 e seutee ese 16 34 114 Limited Warranty Canada 125 Limited Warranty U
41. A i O EN SELECT ENTER 3 Select the media you wish to play back then press the center of the joystick SELECT MEDIA VIDEO PICTURE MmVIDEO OPICTURE B socaro Hi sd CARD Select PICTURE SD CARD to play back the SD card SDR T55_ _SDR T50 SELECT MEDIA VIDEO PICTURE A VIDEO PICTURE B SDCARD Built inMemory CHANGE VIDEO Select PICTURE Built inMemory to play back the built in memory Select PICTURE SD CARD to play back the SD card SDR H85 SELECT MEDIA VIDEO PICTURE SVIDEO PICTURE B socaro WE socarD S Ho JS Hon Select PICTURE HDD to play back the HDD Select PICTURE SD CARD to play back the SD card 4 Select the still picture to be played back then press the joystick e The operation icon will be displayed or hidden each time the center of the joystick is pressed 67 VQT2L14 e Next previous page can be displayed by selecting A w 5 Select the playback operation with the joystick g n e 1H Slide show playback of the still pictures in numerical order start pause lt I Plays back the previous picture NI Plays back the next picture E Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails E Change the thumbnail display During step 4 the thumbnail display changes in the following order if the zoom lever is operated to Hug side or Q side 20 still pictures lt gt 9 still pictures lt 1 still picture VOL so
42. COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor or failures which result from accidents misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation set up adjustments misadjustment of consumer controls improper maintenance power line surge lightning damage modification introduction of sand humidity or liquids commercial use such as hotel office restaurant or other business or rental use of the product or service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God 123 VQT2L14 THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY As examples this excludes damages for lost time travel to and from the servicer loss of or damage to media or images data or other memory or recorded content The items listed are not exclusive but for illustration only ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied
43. DURO para reproducir el disco r gido 4 Seleccionar la imagen fija que se va a reproducir luego presionar el joystick 5 Seleccionar la operaci n de reproducci n con el joystick Reproducci n pausa lt lt Rebobinado durante la reproducci n PP Avance rapido durante la reproducci n E Detener la reproducci n y visualizar las miniaturas 130 VQT2L14 Iniciar o hacer una pausa en la presentacion de diapositivas reproduccion de las fotografias contenidas en orden numerico Reproducci n de la imagen anterior Reproducci n de la siguiente imagen E Detener la reproducci n y visualizar las miniaturas ll mn 131 VQT2L14 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus NJ 07094 Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3 P VQT2L14 F1209RA0 Panasonic Corporation 2009 Printed in Indonesia
44. HOW Lara 68 Slow motion playback 64 SOf SKIN MOJE sotana a 53 Still picture compatibility 68 ET Time frame index 65 Tripod receptacle 18 IRAE E s e ar ados 78 E V Volume adjustment 64 E W WB AUS lt lt 2cardearirrnios daa 56 WEB MODE ie oa creci 51 White balance cai as a 59 Wind noise canceler 56 World time setting 33 mY YOUTUBE ir stern cove ew ears 51 98 BZ ZOOM one2 vod di 458 do cds 47 Zoom microphone 56 127 VQT2L14 Spanish Quick Use Guide Gu a espa ola para el uso r pido E C mo insertar la bater a Meta la bater a insert ndola en la direcci n se alada en la figura O Introduzca la bater a hasta que dispare y se cierre EW C mo cargar la bater a O Conectar el adaptador de CA al terminal de entrada de CC de esta unidad Conectar el cable de CA al adaptador de CA luego a la salida de CA e Enchufar el cable de CA en y luego en 6 NW Insertar extraer una tarjeta SD L mpara de acceso ACCESS e Cuando esta unidad est accediendo a la tarjeta SD o a la memoria integrada se enciende la l mpara de acceso 128 VQT2L14 1 Abrir la pantalla LCD 2 Abrir la tapa de la tarjeta SD e insertar extraer la tarjeta SD en de la ranura para la tarjeta e Colocar el lado de la etiqueta en la direcci n indicada en la ilustraci n y pres
45. NTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES In certain instances some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or the exclusion of implied warranties so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable WARRANTY SERVICE FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE please contact Our Customer Care Centre Telephone 905 624 5505 1 800 1 800 561 5505 Fax 905 238 2360 Email link Customer support on www panasonic ca FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www panasonic ca Link Servicentres locator under Customer support IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE Carefully pack and send prepaid adequately insured and preferably in the original carton Include details of the defect claimed and proof of date of original purchase 125 VQT2L14 Index mA AC adaptor 23 248 rr 20 112 AN terminal 16 77 85 ARAE tracking aora scissor ad Seas 9 Alert sound austria a 30 ASPEC td aa tacts 55 AdO TEG acacia 44 Auto fOCUS cada daran ak rasa 37 AUTO POE 84 Auto slow shutter 55 Automatic white balance 37 E B Backlight compensation 51 Battery anote cota a h 19 111 Battery capacity indication 22 Built in memory ico
46. Panasonic Operating Instructions SD Video Camera SD HDD Video Camera Model No SDR S50P PC Model No SDR H85P PC SDR T55P PC SDR T50P PC Before connecting operating or adjusting this product please read the instructions completely Spanish Quick Use Guide is included Guia para rapida consulta en espanol esta incluida DODOLBY S STEREDEREATOR ME For USA and Puerto Rico assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo For Canadian assistance please call 1 800 561 5505 or visit us at www panasonic ca VQT2L14 Things You Should Date of Purchase Know Dealer Purchased From Thank you for choosing Panasonic You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today Used properly we re sure it will bring you and your family Model No years of enjoyment Please take time to fill in the information on the right Serial No The serial number is on the tag located on the back of your camera Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera information source Safety Precautions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE e DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN MOISTURE DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS e USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES e DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR BACK THERE ARE NO USER
47. SA and Puerto Rico 123 Long recording mode 41 E M Manual fOCuS nananana da 61 Manual focus mode 58 Media select 29 40 Men e neee dai Da 27 MESSI nta ada idas wrest 61 Mode switch 2 escasa 17 26 WN Number of recordable pictures 46 E O Operation ICONS pisada 540 50 E P PICIUTE SIZE ninpa ds adas 46 Playing back motion pictures by date 65 Playing back still pictures by date 69 Power button o o ooooo 25 Power LCD camara ad 34 PRE REG iia aia Gerdes 52 Protecti amig tore oia e rd 71 E Q QUICK POWT ON eran ek 38 QUICK Stat 254525020 eda sn 38 ER Recordable time 21 42 Recording modes 42 Recording time elapsed 39 REOCOVE ear a e e a Bea 104 Relay recording ear aio adas 55 Remaining number of still pictures 45 Remaining time left for recording 39 Repeat playback 66 Resume playback 66 WS Scene mode 000 eee o 54 SD card information display 74 SD Memory Card o oooccoo ooo o 23 SD Speed Class Rating 23 SDHC Memory Card 23 SDXC Memory Card 23 Self recording oo oooooo oo 34 Self timer recording 57 Shooting guide 44 ShunerSOUNG rises sereset ai 57 Shutter speed ooooocooo oo 60 Simultaneous recording 46 Side S
48. SDW08GU1K Class 10 8 GB SDHC Memory Card RP SDW04GU1K Class 10 4GB SDHC Memory Card RP SDW02GU1K Class 6 2 GB SD Memory Card DVD burner 1 Please refer to page 21 concerning the battery charging time and available recording time 2 The shoe adaptor VW SK12PP optional is necessary NOTE Accessories and or model numbers may vary by country Please consult your local dealer Product numbers correct as of December 2009 These may be subject to change 121 VQT2L14 Accessory Order Form For USA and Puerto Rico Customers Please photocopy this form when placing an order 1 Model 2 Items Ordered Accessory Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State amp Local Sales Tax Shipping amp Handling 6 95 Total Enclosed 3 Method of payment check one Check of Money Order enclosed NO C O D SHIPMENTS VISA Credit Card MasterCard Expiration Date Discover Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order Payable to PANASONIC ACCESSORIES Please do not send cash 4 Shipping information UPS delivery requires complete street address Ship To Mr Mrs Ms First Last Phone Day __ Street Address Night City State Zip TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1 800
49. SOUND Starting and stopping of recording and power on off can be confirmed with this sound 2 Beeps for 4 times When an error occurs Check the sentence displayed on the screen gt 103 POWER LCD 3 34 LCDSET 34 TV ASPECT 3 78 INITIAL SET Set to YES for changing the menu settings back to the default condition Settings for MEDIA SELECT 2 3 CLOCK SET and LANGUAGE will not be changed FORMAT MEDIA 2 2 3 76 FORMAT CARD 4 3 76 30 VQT2L14 DEMO MODE This item is used to start the unit demonstration Only when the mode is at the oa position If DEMO MODE is switched to ON when there is no SD card inserted the demonstration automatically starts _SDR 155_ _SDR T50_ SDR H85 If DEMO MODE is switched to ON when there is no SD card inserted and while this unit is connected to the AC adaptor the demonstration automatically starts If any operation takes place the demonstration is canceled However if no operations take place for approx 10 minutes the demonstration automatically starts again To stop the demonstration set DEMO MODE to OFF or insert an SD card LANGUAGE gt 28 You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen gt Playback mode 1 Only when the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner optional is connected this does not appear 2 Only when the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner
50. Set the Manual Mode before setting the Image Stabilizer function to off Active mode This setting gives more stabilization and is suitable for recording when walking W ON This setting is suitable for recording in a stable state such as scenery e Stabilization may not be possible under strong shaking e When a tripod is used we recommend that you turn the image stabilizer off 48 VQT2L14 Recording Recording Basic AF AE tracking e Open the lens cover before turning the unit on 3 17 It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the locked target The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves Dynamic tracking AS f CEH A AF AE lt gt Change the mode to 3 3 Start recording e Pressing and holding the AF AE 1 Press the AF AE button button releases the AF AE tracking ia pene E About target frame i e In the event of failure to achieve target lock the target frame will blink red and then disappear Realign the subject with the target frame and repress the AF AE ms MW button to regain target lock e When Intelligent Auto Mode is set to fi Portrait the prioritized face frame in e lt may track different objects or may not orange will change to the target frame lock the target depending on the recording and the subject s face will be tracked conditions such as the following 2 Ali
51. ack mode e If you use the AC adaptor the 1 indication appears and the screen becomes brighter automatically when the power is turned on e The recordable time using the battery will become shorter when you use this unit with the LCD monitor lit up lt gt Change the mode to 3 Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side e The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image However the image recorded is the same as a normal recording e When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side the icon will not be displayed even if you press the joystick e Only some indications will appear on the screen When Y appears return the direction of the LCD monitor to normal position and check the warning alarm indication 3 103 Recording Recording Basic Before recording E Basic camera positioning Hold the unit with both hands O Put your hand through the grip belt e When recording make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object e When you are outdoors record pictures with the sunlight behind you If the subject is backlit it will become dark in the recording e Keep your arms near your body and separate your legs for better balance e Do not cover the microphones with your hand NW Basic motion picture recording e The unit should normally be held steady when recording e f you move the unit when re
52. al focus adjustment gt 61 E To release the Manual Mode e Press the A MANUAL button again 58 VQT2L14 White balance Automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions If so you can adjust the white balance manually e Press the A MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode 3 58 1 Select WB with the joystick 2 Select the white balance mode with the joystick e Select the optimal mode by confirming the color on the screen Icon Mode Recording conditions mE white balance adjustment Sunny mode Outdoors under a clear sky Cloudy mode Outdoors under cloudy sky Indoor mode 1 Incandescent light video lights like in the studio etc Indoor mode 2 Color fluorescent lamps sodium lamps in gymnasiums etc Manual adjustment mode e Mercury vapor lamps sodium lamps some fluorescent lights e Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels stage spotlights in theaters e Sunrise sunset etc e To return to automatic settings either switch to Auto Mode MATES or press the A MANUAL button again MW To set the white balance manually 1 Select Y with the joystick and fill the screen with a white subject 2 Select My with the joystick e When the 3 display stops flashing and then lights constantly the setting is complete e Ifthe Y display continues flashing the white balance cannot be set In this case use other White ba
53. an th with th r When the object is too large or too small gn the subject with the target When color of the object is similar to the frame and press the AF AE background button to lock on to the target When the scene is dark AF AE tracking will be canceled in the following cases When the mode is changed When the power is turned off When the Scene mode is set When the unit is switched to Intelligent Auto Mode Manual Mode When the unit is switched to face to e To change the target press the AF AE face recording button and align the target frame with the new subject and press the AF AE button once again 49 VQT2L14 Recording Advanced Recording functions of operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded lt gt Change the mode to gg 7 Press the joystick and icons will be displayed on the screen e The indication changes each time the joystick is moved down e The indication disappears when the center of the joystick is pressed again 2 e g Backlight compensation Select an icon with the joystick e To release reselect the operation icon 50 VQT2L14 Operation icons PMI Fade KONO T A MEM E REC Q Y KON EO ocenie Not displayed when the Intelligent Auto Mode is on e The shaded operation icons are not displayed while recording e f you turn off the power or chan
54. ard video data maximum of 99 files G Long Recording video data S1000001 MP4 etc E Copying your still pictures to your PC Card reader function mass storage Still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to the PC with Explorer or other programs 1 Double click the folder that contains the still pictures DCIM gt 100CDPFQ etc 2 Drag and drop the still pictures onto the destination folder on the PC s HDD e Do not delete the SD card s folders Doing so may make the SD card unusable in this unit e When data not supported by this unit has been recorded on a PC it will not be recognized by this unit e Always use this unit to format SD cards With a PC Using with a PC Starting VideoCam Suite 3 0 e When using VideoCam Suite 3 0 on Windows XP log on to your computer as Administrator or with a login name equally authorized If you log on with a login name other than Administrator you cannot use the applications e When using VideoCam Suite 3 0 on Windows Vista Windows 7 log on to your computer as Administrator or with a login name equally authorized or with the user name for a standard user account If you log on with a user name for a guest user account the software cannot be used On the PC Select start gt All Programs Programs gt Panasonic gt VideoCam Suite 3 0 gt VideoCam Suite L VideoCam Suite 3 0 L Panasonic Connect To TO Operating Instructions
55. ay take time until the unit can be used CHECK CARD This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognized by the unit If this message appears even though motion pictures and still pictures are recorded on an SD card the card may be unstable Reinsert the SD card then turn the power off and then on again 103 VQT2L14 THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED e Use a battery that is compatible with this unit gt 19 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 Detach the power and contact consumer support 3 124 125 Do not attempt to repair it by yourself e You are attempting to connect an AC adaptor not compatible with this unit Use the supplied AC adaptor 3 20 PLEASE CHECK EXTERNAL DRIVE OR DISC A disc that cannot be used when connecting the unit to the DVD burner has been inserted or the DVD burner is not recognized properly Connect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable again and insert a disc to copy the data 3 79 About recovery If faulty management information is found the messages may appear Be sure to follow directions in the messages Repairing may take time depending on the error SOME SCENES NEED REPAIRING PLAY SCENES TO BE REPAIRED IRREPARABLE SCENES WILL BE DELETED e The above message is displayed when abnormal management information is detected whe
56. aying the time of the travel destination is 33 Adjusting LCD monitor 34 LCD monitor adjustment 34 Recording Yourself 34 10 VQT2L14 Recording Basic 1 Before reCording csssceceseees 35 Intelligent Auto Mode 36 Quick Saunas aan 38 Quick POWE ON occcccccccccnnnnnnnannnnnos 38 Recording motion pictures 39 Selecting a media to record SDR T55 SDR T50 SD RAH lado ran 40 Recording in long recording mode 41 Recording modes approximate recordable time ccccecsseeeees 42 Audio recording modes 44 Shooting Qguide oooccccncccccnnmooo o 44 Recording still pictures 45 Picture SIZE oooocccccnnoccnnccncnanonnnnnns 46 Simultaneous recording recording still pictures while recording motion pictures 46 Number of recordable pictures 46 Recording functions 47 Enhanced optical zoom 47 Digital zoom function 47 Image stabilizer function 48 AF AE tracking ooomnccccccococcnnnnnnoss 49 Recording Advanced 1 2 3 Recording functions of Operation ICONS cccceessseeeeeees 50 Operation iCONS ccccceeeeeeeeeees 50 Recording functions of Menus serenata 54 Manual recording functions 58 White balance cccccsseeeeeeeeees 59 Manual shutter speed iris ad
57. cognized as an external drive of the PC 3 96 e A USB function selection screen will be displayed if VideoCam Suite 3 0 has not been installed Use the joystick to select PC then press the center of the joystick When you select an option other than PC reconnect the USB cable 94 VQT2L14 e 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 if a media is formatted then all the data recorded on the media will be erased http panasonic net avc sdcard information SDXC html e When the unit is connected to a PC its power cannot be turned off Disconnect the USB cable before turning this unit off e Do not disconnect the USB cable or the AC adaptor while the access lamp is on or card access icon HQ appears on the unit screen Do not disconnect the USB cable or the AC adaptor while the access lamp is on or built in memory access icon lt f appears on the unit screen Do not disconnect the USB cable or the AC adaptor while the HDD access lamp is on or HDD access icon Y appears on the unit screen When performing reading writing between a PC and an SD card be aware that some SD card slots built into PCs and some SD card readers are not compatible with the SDHC memory card or SDXC memory card E To disconnect USB cable safely Double click the 9 icon in task tray displayed on the PC e Depending
58. corded with this unit can be copied to a DVD disc by connecting a DVD burner optional to this unit using a Mini AB USB Connection Cable supplied with DVD burner The copied DVD disc can also be played back e 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 BN1 VW BN2 EW About discs that can be used for copying Disc type 4 DVD R DVD R DL DVD RAM DVD RW RW RIR DL Copy Format 1 Use a new disc You can additionally copy only to a DVD RAM When you copy to DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL RW R or R DL the disc is automatically finalized to allow playback on other devices and additional copying will not be possible 2 Only DVD RAM copied with the DVD burner or VideoCam Suite 3 0 can additionally copy 3 Connect this unit and a DVD burner before formatting If you format a used disc you can copy on that disc Please be aware that if a disc is formatted then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased gt 84 4 Only VW BN2 can be used for RW R and R DL e We recommend using the discs that have been recommended in the operating instructions of the DVD burner Refer to the operating instructions of the DVD burner for details about recommended discs disc handling etc 79 VQT2L14 Connect the AC adaptor supplied with DVD burner to the DVD burner e You cannot supply power to the DVD bu
59. cording do so slowly maintaining a constant speed e The zoom operation is useful for recording subjects you cannot get close to but overuse of zoom in and zoom out can make the resulting motion picture less enjoyable to watch 35 VQT2L14 Intelligent Auto Mode The following modes based on shooting conditions are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record EN MANUAL O Intelligent auto Manual button A MANUAL Press this button to change the mode to Intelligent Auto Mode or Manual Mode e Please refer to page 58 about Manual Mode Effect E Portrait When the object isa Faces are detected and focused person automatically and the brightness is adjusted so it is recorded clearly Scenery Recording outdoors The whole landscape will be recorded vividly without whiting out the background sky which may be very bright Spotlight Under a spotlight Very bright object is recorded clearly ES Low light Dark room or twilight It can record very clearly even in a dark room or twilight E Normal Other situations Contrast is adjusted automatically for clear images e Depending on the recording conditions the unit may not enter the desired mode e In the Portrait mode a subject that is bigger and close to center of the screen will be surrounded by an orange frame 3 55 e Image stabilizer function 3 48 is set to Active mode ON in all modes e Faces may not be detected depending on the
60. cted and press the e Scenes still pictures which cannot be joystick played back the thumbnails are displayed Om will be displayed and the selected as Y cannot be deleted scene still picture will be protected Press e In case of ALL SCENES the deletion the joystick again to deselect may take time if there are many scenes or Press the MENU button to complete the still pictures settings e f you delete scenes recorded on other S products or still pictures conforming to e When the disc playback is selected while DCF standard with this unit all the data a DVD burner optional is connected related to the scenes still pictures may be scenes cannot be protected deleted e When still pictures recorded on an SD card by other products are deleted a still picture other than JPEG that cannot be played back on this unit may be erased 71 VQT2L14 Playback Editing Dividing a scene to partially delete This divides the recorded scenes in two and deletes the front half or back half SDR T55_ _SDR T50 lt gt Change the mode to gt and switch play mode selection to VIDEO Built inMemory 3 62 lt gt Change the mode to gt and switch play mode selection to VIDEO HDD 3 62 7 Select the menu 3 27 EDIT SCENE gt SPLIT amp DELETE 2 Select the scene to be divided then press the joystick 3 When you reach the point where you want to divide the scene Select X2 with the
61. cularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories 12 13 14 A A A specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over OA ES o Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped VQT2L14 Precautions USE 8 LOCATION A WARNING TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD Your camera and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture Do not connect the power supply or operate your camera if it gets wet Your camera has been designed for outdoor use however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water rain sleet snow sand dust or a direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your camera Do not attempt to disassemble this unit There are no user serviceable parts inside Unplug yo
62. d 84 VQT2L14 Backup With other products Dubbing images onto other video devices Images played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD recorder or video device e Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down Connect this unit to a video device and then change the mode to gt 2 Start playback on this unit 3 Start recording on the connected device e To stop recording dubbing stop playback on this unit after stopping recording on the recorder e f the date and time display and function indication are not wanted cancel them before dubbing 3 32 78 If the dubbed images are played back on a wide screen TV the images may be stretched vertically In this case refer to the operating instructions for the device you are connecting to or read the operating instructions of the wide screen TV and set the aspect ratio to 16 9 O AV cable supplied e Insert the plugs as far as they will go e Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one e Select the video input on the video device and TV that this unit and the video device are connected to NW Using SD card slot or USB terminal of other video devices If you have a DVD recorder with an SD card slot or a USB terminal images recorded by this unit can be copied dubbed onto the hard disk or a DVD disc Refer to the operating instructions of your DVD recorder for in
63. direct sunlight or in high temperature areas such near heating equipment In very dusty or humid areas Locations susceptible to significant difference in temperature condensation can occur Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur e To protect SD cards return them to their cases when you are not using them When disposing of or giving away an SD card note that e Formatting and deletion simply change the file management information and cannot be used to completely erase the data in an SD card e We recommend that you physically format an SD card before disposing of or giving away the SD card 113 VQT2L14 e SDR S50 _ J To physically format an SD card connect the unit via the AC adaptor LCD monitor a fe ee e When the LCD monitor gets dirty wipe it pee apnea naa AN with a soft cloth such as eye glass cleaner on the screen below for about 3 seconds e In a place with drastic temperature When an SD card data deletion screen changes condensation may form on the appears select YES and then tollow the LCD monitor Wipe it with a soft cloth such on screen instructions as eye glass cleaner e When the unit has become very cold for FORMATTING CARD WILL example due to storage in a cold area its ERASE ALL CONTENTS l A A E les LCD monitor will be slightly darker than E usual immediately after the power is NOS turned on The normal brightness will be Co restored when the
64. display the remaining battery capacity The actual time can vary depending on your actual use e f 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 e When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies the remaining battery capacity will not be shown 22 VQT2L14 Preparation Setup Recording to a card The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card built in memory or HDD To record to an SD card read the following This unit an SDXC compatible device is compatible with SD Memory Cards SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards When using an SDHC memory card SDXC memory card with other equipment check the equipment is compatible with these memory cards Cards that you can use with this unit Use SD cards conforming to Class 2 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating for motion picture recording Still Card type Capacity Motion picture recording picture recording 8 MB 16 MB Cannot be used Cannot be guaranteed in operation The recording may suddenly stop 32 MB 64 MB l i i SD Memory 128 MB 256 MB during motion picture recording Card depending on the SD card you use 3 107 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 6 GB 8 GB 12 GB 16 GB Can be used 24 GB 32 GB 48 GB 64 GB The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes e 4 GB or mo
65. e The scene is automatically divided when the recorded data exceeds 1 9 GB The recording will continue Normal recording mode SD CARD Maximum number of recordable scenes 9801 Maximum number of different dates 99 gt 65 In the case of SD cards it is the maximum number of recordable scenes per card Built in Memory HDD _SDR T55_ _SDR T50_ Maximum number of recordable scenes 98901 Maximum number of different dates 999 3 65 Long recording mode Maximum number of recordable scenes 89100 Maximum number of different dates 99 3 65 When either of them reaches to the maximum limit additional scenes cannot be recorded 39 VQT2L14 Selecting a media to record SDR T55 SDR T50 SDR H85 Media 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 3 27 MEDIA SELECT Select the media to record motion pictures or still pictures then press the center of the joystick SDR T55_ SDR T50 J dl MEDIA SELECT VIDEO OPICTURE VIDEO SD CARD VIDEO Built inMemory PICTURE SD CARD PICTURE Built inMemory VIDEO SD CARD VIDEO HDD PICTURE SD CARD PICTURE HDD e Media set for still pictures and motion pictures will be outlined in a yellow frame e Press MENU button to end 40 VQT2L14 Recording in long recording mode Pressing the LONG REC button allows for recording at the same image quality as Normal
66. e 9 still pictures display returns if the power is turned off or the mode is changed 68 VQT2L14 Still picture compatibility e This unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF Design rule for Camera File system established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association e The file format of still pictures supported by this unit is JPEG Not all JPEG formatted files will be played back e This unit may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded or created on other products and other products may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded on this unit Playing back still pictures by date Still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession 1 Select the date select icon and press the joystick a VIEW ALL EI O Date select icon 2 Select the playback date then press the joystick e The still pictures recorded on the date selected are displayed as thumbnails 3 Select the still picture to be played back and press the joystick e Playing back of all the still pictures returns if the power is turned off or the mode is changed e Even if still pictures are recorded on the same day they are grouped separately in the following cases When the number of still pictures exceeds 999 e is displayed after the date in the list by date for the still pictures created from the motion picture gt 64 Changing the playback se
67. e operating time is very short even after the battery has been recharged the battery has worn out Please purchase a new battery 112 VQT2L14 About the AC adaptor e f the temperature of the battery is extremely high or extremely low charging may take time or the battery may not be charged e lf you use the AC adaptor near a radio radio reception may be disturbed Keep the AC adaptor 1 m 3 3 feet or more away from the radio e When using the AC adaptor it may generate whirring sounds However this is normal e After use be sure to disconnect the AC adaptor If it is left connected a minute amount of current is consumed e Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor and battery clean About charging errors When the status indicator is flashing at a particularly fast or slow rate the following should be considered Flashing with approx 4 second period off for approx 2 seconds on for approx 2 seconds e The battery may be over discharged or the battery temperature may be high or low The battery will charge but it may take several hours for normal charging to begin Flashing with approx 0 5 second period off for approx 0 25 second on for approx 0 25 second e The battery is not charged Remove the battery from the unit and try charging again e Check that the terminals of the unit or battery are not dirty or covered in a foreign object and connect the battery correctly once again If a
68. e receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Panasonic Model No SDR S50P SDR T55P SDR T50P SDR H85P Responsible party Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus NJ 07094 Support Contact Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1 800 211 PANA 7262 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation C Panasonic C Panasonic C Panasonic SDR S50P SDR T55P SDR T50P C Panasonic SDR H85P THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 VQT2L14 Battery pack Lithium ion battery pack e Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack e Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit e Do not get dirt sand liquids or other foreign matter on the terminals e Do not t
69. ess the center of the joystick e Select and press the center of the joystick to return to the previous step e When SELECT SCENES is selected Press the center of the joystick to select the scene which will then be displayed Press the center of the joystick again to deselect e When SELECT DATE is selected Press the center of the joystick to select the date which will be outlined in red Press the center of the joystick again to deselect e Up to 99 scenes 99 dates can be selected in Succession 3 Select START then press the center of the joystick e When 2 or more discs are necessary for copying follow the on screen instructions to switch discs e You may need more discs than displayed number of discs when you are copying additionally to a used DVD RAM e Eject the disc after copying is completed e When the copied disc is played back on another device and the list of scenes is displayed they are ordered by date E When copying motion pictures recorded in long recording mode The scenes recorded in long recording mode are copied after being converted to normal recording mode When copying the number of discs required for copying may also increase because the recording volume may increase even for the same recording time due to the data volume increase caused by the conversion Before you delete the data on the media after copying is complete be sure to play back the discs to check that they have been c
70. f December 2009 These may be subject to change Battery pack VW VBLO90 SDR S50 SDR T55 SDR T50 Battery pack VW VBK180 SDR H85 AC adaptor VSKO711 AC cable K2CA2CA00025 AV cable K2KYYYY00054 USB cable K1HY04YY0032 CD ROM Software 12 VQT2L14 Quick Guide NW Inserting the battery Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure O Insert the battery until it clicks and locks NW Charging the battery Connect the AC adaptor to this unit s DC input terminal Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor then the AC outlet e For the AC cable plug in and then 6 E Inserting removing an SD card Access lamp ACCESS Q e When this unit is accessing the SD card or built in memory the access lamp lights up 1 Open the LCD monitor 2 Open the SD card cover and insert remove the SD card into from the card slot e Face the label side in the direction shown in the illustration and press it straight in as far as it will go e Press the center of the SD card and then pull it straight out 3 Securely close the SD card cover E How to turn on the power Turning the power on and off with the power button Press the power button to turn on the power O The status indicator lights e To turn off the power hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off Turning the power on and off with the LCD monitor Power is turned on when the
71. f you see this symbol Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal E 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 Likewise the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is made to the unit including any other non built in memory HDD related component E For the purposes of these operating instructions e SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the SD cara e Functions that can be used for motion picture recording motion picture playback are indicated by in these operating instructions e Functions that can be used for still picture recording still picture playback are indicated by in these operating instructions e Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow for example gt 00 E Handling of built in memory SDR T55 SDR T50 This unit is equipped with the built in 8 GB memory When using this component pay attention to the following points This unit is equipped with the built in 4 GB memory When using this component pa
72. f you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation the operation sound may be recorded When returning the zoom lever to the original position move it quietly e When distant subjects are brought closer they are focused at about 1 5 m 4 9 feet or more e When the zoom magnification is 1X this unit can focus on a subject approx 2 cm 0 8 away from the lens Recording functions Zoom lever T side Close up recording zoom in W side Wide angle recording zoom out e The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved Digital zoom function If the zoom magnification exceeds 78X then the digital zoom function will be activated The maximum magnification provided by the digital zoom can be switched Select the menu 3 27 RECORD SETUP gt D ZOOM gt desired setting OFF Optical zoom only Up to 78x 100x Up to 100x 3500x Up to 3500x e f 100x or 3500x is selected the digital zoom range is displayed in blue while zooming e The larger the digital zoom magnification the more the image quality is degraded 47 VQT2L14 Image stabilizer function Optical Image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality lt gt Change the mode to j gp W ois O Optical image stabilizer button Pressing the button changes the optical image stabilizer setting gt W gt OFF e
73. formation about whether or not it supports copying dubbing from an SD card or a USB terminal When using a USB terminal Connect this unit to a DVD recorder with the USB cable supplied then select PC RECORDER on the USB function selection screen 85 VQT2L14 With a PC Before using What you can do with a PC VideoCam Suite 3 0 You can copy the motion still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like DVD discs or SD cards using VideoCam Suite 3 0 the software installed in the supplied CD ROM Refer to the operating instructions of VideoCam Suite 3 0 PDF file for details on how to use it E Smart wizard The Smart wizard screen is automatically displayed when you connect this unit to a PC with VideoCam Suite 3 0 installed 3 94 Copy to PC You can copy motion still picture data to the HDD of PCs Copy to disc You can copy to disc in conventional standard picture quality MPEG2 format Upload to YouTube You can easily upload motion pictures to YouTube 3 98 e Select the function you wish to use and follow the on screen instructions for easy copying Available function Data type Software required Copying data to a PC Motion picture CD ROM supplied and still picture VideoCam Suite 3 0 Editing Editing motion picture data copied onan HDD ofa PC e Title Transition Delete partially l Divide Scene Motion picture e Converting part of motion picture i
74. fway e The order in which the scenes were copied cannot be changed e Data that has been recorded on another device may not be copied e Because copying is carried out in units of scenes unused disc space may arise when copying to two or more discs e There is no guarantee that a disc created by connecting this unit and the DVD burner will play back on any playable device 82 VQT2L14 Playing back the copied disc e Only discs that have been copied by connecting this unit to the DVD burner or created with VideoCam Suite 3 0 can be played back Mini AB USB Connection Cable supplied with DVD burner Connect this unit to the DVD burner to prepare for playback 3 79 e When playing back on a TV connect this unit to the TV 3 77 2 Use the joystick to select a scene or a still picture then press the center of the joystick for playback e The playback operation is performed the same as when playing back motion pictures or still pictures gt 62 67 e lt will return to step 5 on page 80 when Return is selected in the thumbnail screen e lt is also possible to switch the media to play back by selecting the Play Mode Select icon It is possible to select VIDEO DISC or PICTURE DISC when the DVD burner is connected 83 VQT2L14 Managing the copied disc e Connect this unit to a DVD burner use the joystick to select PLAY DISC then press the center of the joystick 3 79 NW Formatt
75. g 3 33 amp HOME py DESTINATION e The year can be set between 2000 and 2039 e The 12 hour system is used to display the time 3 Press the joystick to enter the selection e The clock function starts at 00 seconds e A message may be displayed prompting you to set the world time gt 33 e Press the MENU button to complete the setting 32 VQT2L14 Changing the date and time display mode Select the menu 3 27 SETUP gt DATE TIME gt OFF D T DATE Changing the date format Select the menu 3 27 SETUP gt DATE FORMAT gt Y M D M D Y D M Y e The date and time function is driven by a built in lithium battery e When this unit is purchased the clock is set If the time display becomes the built in lithium battery needs to be charged To recharge the built in lithium battery connect the AC adaptor or attach the battery to this unit Leave the unit as it is for approx 24 hours and the battery will maintain the date and time for approx 6 months The battery is still being recharged even if the power is off World time setting Displaying the time of the travel destination It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region and the travel destination 7 Select the menu 3 27 SETUP gt SET WORLD TIME e f the clock is not set adjust the clock to the current time 3 32 e When the HOME your
76. g back motion pictures and still pictures The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the composition e The guide lines do not appear on the images actually recorded E Selecting the type of Guide line Select the menu 3 27 RECORD SETUP gt GUIDE LINES gt desired setting E Displaying Guide lines at playback e Change the mode to gt VIDEO SETUP gt GUIDE LINES gt desired setting e Setto OFF to cancel the guide line This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds before the recording start stop button is pressed appears on the screen e Aim this unit at the subject and position it securely Press the recording start stop button to start recording e There is no beep sound This brightens parts that are in shadow and difficult to see and suppresses white saturation in bright parts at the same time Both bright and dark parts can be recorded clearly Function Q Soft skin mode Effect This makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive appearance This is more effective if you record a person closely from the torso up XA Color night rec This function allows you to record color images in very low light situations Minimum required illumination approx 2 Ix Fade e The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black or white Help mode e Recording and function settings cannot be performed while in help
77. ge does not appear on the TV the mode to gt e Check the connections l e Check that the plugs are inserted as far as 3 Start playback on this unit they go e Check the TV s input setting input switch For more information please read the operating instructions for the TV 77 VQT2L14 E To watch images on a regular E To display the on screen TV 4 3 or when both sides of information on the TV the images do not appear on The information displayed on the screen the screen operation icon and time code etc can be Change the menu setting to display the displayed on the TV images correctly Check the TV setting Select the menu 3 27 Select the menu 3 27 SETUP gt EXT DISPLAY gt ON SETUP gt TV ASPECT gt 4 3 e Select OFF to erase the information Example of images with a 16 9 aspect e The screen on this unit will not change ratio on a regular TV 4 3 TV ASPECT setting e f a wide screen TV is connected adjust the aspect setting on the TV Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details Refer to the following support site for information about Panasonic TVs with an SD card slot for playing back your pictures http panasonic net e For details on how to play back please read the operating instructions for the TV 78 VQT2L14 Backup With other products Connecting a DVD burner to copy to play back a disc Motion pictures or still pictures re
78. ge the mode to gt Color night rec and Backlight compensation functions are canceled and if you turn off the power the Fade function is canceled Function Effect Backlight This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening compensation of a backlit subject Fade When you start recording the image audio gradually appears Fade in Fade in When you pause recording the image audio gradually disappears Fade out e The Fade setting is canceled when the recording stops E To select the color for Fade in out Select the menu 3 27 RECORD SETUP gt FADE COLOR gt WHITE or BLACK Help mode Select the desired icon with the joystick to display an PHOTO explanation on the screen To exit the help mode E EY Press the MENU button USAGE MOVE THE JOYSTICK IN THE D WEB MODE You can record motion pictures of under 10 minutes suitable for uploading to YouTube e The web mode icon appears Press the recording start stop button to start recording e Countdown of remaining time will start from 9Sm59s e Recording will pause automatically after 10 minutes from start of the recording e Web mode is canceled if you turn the unit off e To upload motion pictures to YouTube gt 98 51 VQT2L14 Function 4 Guide line PRE REC UY Intelligent contrast control 52 VQT2L14 Effect You can check if the image is level while recording or playin
79. he scenes returns if selected under step 2 the power is turned off or the mode is Set the time and then press the changed center of the joystick e Even if scenes are recorded on the same day they are grouped separately in the following cases When the number of scenes exceeds 99 When the world time setting is changed SET MINUTES 65 VQT2L14 Repeat playback Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes Select the menu 3 27 VIDEO SETUP gt REPEAT PLAY gt ON The CD indication appears on the full screen views e All the scenes are played back repeatedly When playing back motion pictures by date all the scenes on the selected date are played back repeatedly Resuming the previous playback If playback of a scene was stopped halfway the playback can be resumed from where it was stopped Select the menu 3 27 VIDEO SETUP gt RESUME PLAY gt ON If playback of a motion picture is stopped b gt appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped scene e The memorized resume position is cleared if you turn off the power or change the mode The setting of RESUME PLAY does not change 66 VQT2L14 Playback Playback Still picture playback 1 Change the mode to gt 2 Use the joystick to select the Play Mode Select icon 3 then press the center of the joystick VIEW ALL N
80. he thumbnail display to change in the order shown below 20 scenes 9 scenes gt 1 scene lt Time frame index 3 65 e 9 scenes display returns if the power is turned off or the mode is changed EH To play back scenes recorded in long recording mode 41 1 Select CHANGE VIDEO SELECT MEDIA VIDEO PICTURE MVIDEO PICTURE SD CARD SDR T55_ _SDR T50 SELECT MEDIA VIDEO PICTURE MVIDEO PICTURE B SDCARD E Built inMomory CHANGE VIDEO _ SELECT MEDIA VIDEO PICTURE MVIDEC PICTURE SDCARD WH SD CARD o will be displayed e Re selecting CHANGE VIDEO will cause the display to return to the Normal recording mode recording media selection screen 2 Select the media you wish to play back 3 Select the scene to be played back 63 VQT2L14 NW Speaker volume adjustment Move the volume lever to adjust the speaker volume during playback VOL EQ w x lt m Towards Increases the volume Towards Decreases the volume E Fast forward rewind playback Move the joystick left or right during playback e Move the joystick again to increase the speed The display on the screen changes from gt gt to PPP e Normal playback is restored when you select P E E Slow motion playback 1 Pause the playback Move and hold the joystick left or right ll is for reverse slow motion playback Press and hold the joystick to one side for slow motion playbac
81. her media provided to Licensee collectively Software but all applicable rights to patents copyrights trademarks and trade secrets in the Software are not transferred to Licensee Article 2 Use by a Third Party Licensee may not use copy modify transfer or allow any third party whether free of charge or not to use copy or modify the Software except as expressly provided for in this Agreement Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software Licensee may make a single copy of the Software in whole or a part solely for back up purpose Article 4 Computer Licensee may use the Software only on one computer and may not use it on more than one computer Article 5 Reverse Engineering Decompiling or Disassembly Licensee may not reverse engineer decompile or disassemble the Software except to the extent either of them is 88 VQT2L14 permitted under law or regulation of the country where Licensee resides Panasonic or its distributors will not be responsible for any defects in the Software or damage to Licensee caused by Licensee s reverse engineering decompiling or disassembly of the Software Article 6 Indemnification The Software is provided AS IS without warranty of any kind either expressed or implied including but not limited to warranties of non infringement merchantability and or fitness for a particular purpose Further Panasonic does not warrant that the operation of the Software w
82. ictures even in dark places by PHOTO slowing the shutter speed e Change the mode to jgg e Select the Manual Mode 3 58 Select the menu 3 27 RECORD SETUP gt AUTO SLOW SHTR gt ON e The shutter speed is set to 1 30 or more depending on the surrounding brightness 55 VQT2L14 Function WIND NOISE CANCELER ZOOM MIC WB ADJUST 56 VQT2L14 Effect Setting method This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built in microphones while maintaining the realism e Change the mode to jgg e Select the Manual Mode gt 58 Select the menu 3 27 RECORD SETUP gt WIND NOISE CANCELER gt ON The zoom microphone is linked to the zooming operation so that far away sounds with a tele shot and close up sounds with a wide angle shot are recorded more clearly e Change the mode to jgp e Select the Manual Mode 3 58 Select the menu 3 27 RECORD SETUP gt ZOOM MIC gt ON You can finely adjust the white balance 3 59 when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the white balance e Change the mode to jgg e Select the Manual Mode 3 58 Select the menu 3 27 RECORD SETUP gt WB ADJUST e The currently set white balance icon will be displayed 3 59 Adjust by moving the joystick left and right then press the MENU button or the center of the joystick to set R Move when the hue is bluish B Move when the hue is reddish Function SELF
83. ideo Camera SD HDD Video Camera on Do not use the SD Video Camera SD HDD Video Camera near radio transmitters or high voltage lines e f you record near radio transmitters or high voltage lines the recorded pictures and sound may be adversely affected Make sure to use the supplied cords and cables If you use optional accessories use the cords and the cables supplied with them Do not extend the cords and the cables 110 VQT2L14 Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the unit e f the unit is sprayed with such chemicals its body may be marred and the surface finish may peel off e Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long time When you use the unit in a sandy or dusty place such as a beach do not let sand or fine dust get into the body and terminals of the unit Also keep the unit away from sea water e Sand or dust may damage the unit Care should be taken when inserting and removing a card e l sea water splashes onto the unit wipe off the water with a well wrung cloth Then wipe the unit again with a dry cloth When carrying the unit do not drop or bump it e A strong impact can break the unit s casing causing it to malfunction Cleaning e Before cleaning detach the battery or pull the AC cable from the AC outlet and then wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth e lf the unit is very dirty dip a cloth in water and squeeze firmly and
84. ill be uninterrupted or error free Panasonic or any of its distributors will not be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensee s use of the Software Article 7 Export Control Licensee agrees not to export or re export to any country the Software in any form without the appropriate export licenses under regulations of the country where Licensee resides if necessary Article 8 Termination of License The right granted to Licensee hereunder will be automatically terminated if Licensee contravenes any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement In this event Licensee must destroy the Software and related documentation together with all the copies thereof at Licensee s own expense With a PC Before using 2 Operating environment e Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled some PCs cannot be used e A CD ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications A compatible DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a DVD e Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables Operation on an upgraded OS Operation on an OS other than the one pre installed e Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables
85. ing discs This is for initializing DVD RAM and To release the disc protection DVD RW RW discs Select the menu 3 27 Please be aware that if a disc is formatted then all the data recorded on DISC SETUP gt CANCEL PROTECT the disc will be erased Back up e After successfully releasing AUTO important data on a PC etc PROTECT press the MENU button to close the message screen Select the menu 3 27 E Displaying disc information DISC SETUP gt FORMAT DISC p ying Oooo sInformation such as the type of recorded e After formatting is complete press the disc the number of recorded scenes and MENU button to close the message whether or not the disc is finalized is screen displayed e Connect this unit and the DVD burner to Select the menu 3 27 format discs You may no longer be able to use the discs if you format them on DISC SETUP gt DISC STATUS another device such as a PC etc e Press the MENU button to exit the information screen NW Auto protect You can protect write protect a DVD RW disc when copying still pictures 7 Select the menu 3 27 DISC SETUP gt AUTO PROTECT gt ON e lf a disc that you copied to is inserted in another device without protecting it a message may be displayed prompting you to format the disc We recommend setting AUTO PROTECT to ON in order to prevent accidental deletion 2 Copy to the disc 3 81 e After copying the disc is write protecte
86. ing the LCD monitor Turning the power on and off with the power button Press the power button to turn on the power O To turn off the power O Hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off The status indicator lights Turning the power on and off with the LCD monitor Power is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened and power is turned off when it is closed During normal use opening and closing of the LCD monitor can be conveniently used to turn the power on off E To turn on the power EH To turn off the power The status indicator lights The status indicator goes off e In the following cases opening the LCD monitor does not turn on the power Press the power button to turn on the power When the unit is purchased When you have turned off the power using the power button e The power will not turn off while recording motion pictures even if the LCD monitor is closed 25 VQT2L14 Preparation Setup 4 Selecting a mode Change the mode to recording or playback Operate the mode switch to change the mode to s or gt NS Recording mode 3 39 45 Be Playback mode gt 62 67 26 VQT2L14 Preparation Setup 5 Using the menu screen 1 Press the MENU button 2 Select the desired top menu then move the joystick right or press the joystick ai RECORD SETUP
87. ionarlo con fuerza hacia adentro todo lo posible e Apriete el centro de la tarjeta SD y luego extr igala 3 Cerrar bien la tapa de la tarjeta SD EW Como encender la unidad Encender y apagar el dispositivo con el bot n de alimentaci n Pulse el bot n de alimentaci n para encender el dispositivo GO El indicador de estado se ilumina e Para apagar la unidad mantenga pulsado el bot n de alimentaci n hasta que el indicador de estado se apague C mo encender y apagar la unidad con la pantalla LCD El dispositivo se enciende al abrir el monitor LCD y se apaga al cerrarlo E Para encender la unidad O El indicador de estado se ilumina E Para apagar la unidad O El indicador de estado se apaga NW Selecci n del modo 2 Pulsar el bot n UY Utilice el selector de modo para cambiar el modo a Me o a lO ara grabar SDR TES para grabar SDR T55 EE eee ee cet Seleccione el menu 3 27 NW Selecci n del idioma SELEC MEDIO 1 Pulsar el boton MENU luego DR T _ SDR T50 seleccionar CONFIGURAR gt LANGUAGE y presionar el joystick A SELEC MEDIO 2 Seleccionar Espa ol y presionar el Mvioeo GIMAGEN joystick NW Grabaci n de peliculas 1 Cambiar el modo a y abrir la pantalla LCD 2 Pulse el bot n de inicio parada de grabaci n para iniciar la grabaci n V DEO TARJETA SD V DEO MEM INTERNA IMAGEN TARJETA SD IMAGEN MEM INTERNA 9000
88. is available as of 1 December 2009 e Any operation about YouTube services and the specification changes are not guaranteed The available services and the displays are subject to change without notice e Any copyrighted video cannot be uploaded without having the copyright or obtaining permission from the copyright holder s 98 VQT2L14 With a PC Using with a PC If using Mac e VideoCam Suite 3 0 is not available for Mac e SDXC memory cards cannot be used on Mac e Movie 09 supported For details about Movie 09 please contact Apple Inc E Operating environment C _ Mac OS X 10 6 Power Mac G5 Dual 2 0 GHz or higher iMac G5 1 9 GHz or higher Intel based Mac 512 MB or more USB port e Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled some PCs cannot be used e The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS e Supplied CD ROM is available for Windows only E Copying still pictures on PC 7 Connect this unit to a PC via the supplied USB cable e The USB function selection screen will appear 2 Use the joystick to select PC then press the center of the joystick 3 Double click CAM_SD displayed on the desktop SDR T55_J L_SDR T50 CAM_SD and CAM_MEM are displayed on the desktop SDR H85 CAM_SD and CAM_HDD are displayed on the desktop e Files are stored in 100CDPFQ or 101CDPFS folder etc in
89. joystick gt SPLITADELETE e Move the joystick left or right to fast forward rewind playback e Using slow motion playback or frame by frame playback makes it easy to search for the point where you want to divide the scene 3 64 4 Select the half that you want to delete and press the joystick WHICH PART IS TO BE DELETED SELECT ENTER 72 VQT2L14 5 Select YES then press the joystick to play back the part to be deleted e When you stop the playback the confirmation message appears e When NO is selected the confirmation message appears Proceed to step 6 6 Select YES then press the joystick To continue dividing and deleting other scenes Repeat steps 2 to 6 To complete editing Press the MENU button e lt is impossible to divide and delete scenes with a short recording time The length of the remaining scenes must be 3 seconds or longer e t is impossible to set the dividing point at the beginning or the end of the scene e When a scene that was divided and deleted using the SPLIT amp DELETE function is copied to a disc using the DVD burner or the supplied software and played back on another device a maximum of about 1 second of the deleted part may be played back e The actual division may slightly slip off the previously designated dividing point Playback Editing DPOF setting You can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of
90. justmMent cceeeeeeeeees 60 Recording with Manual focus 61 Playback Playback 1 Motion picture playback 62 Creating still picture from motion PICS 2 crea tetetenateisnedde mse tess 64 Time frame index ccccsseseeeees 65 Playing back motion pictures E ikrar aaea aeiia 65 Repeat playback ooooooccccccoocccncnno 66 Resuming the previous playback Cetera cnnrrecrnmmn eee eer tne 66 2 Still picture playback 67 Playing back still pictures DY alii 69 Changing the playback setting and playing back the slide show 69 Editing 1 Deleting scenes still pictures 70 Protecting scenes still pictures 71 2 Dividing a scene to partially dele lO nica erica 72 3 DPOF Setting sertis insien 73 4 Copying between SD card and Built in Memory HDD 00 74 Copying SDR T55V SDR T50 OOR HOS sien 75 5 Formatting ommooccccnnnccccnnnnnnncanonnnas 76 With a TV 1 Watching Video Pictures on VOUR TVs 77 With other products 1 Connecting a DVD burner to copy to play back a disc 79 Preparing for copying playing back ee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 79 Copying to diSCS oooooonnnncnnn 81 Playing back the copied disc 83 Managing the copied disc 84 2 Dubbing images onto other Video devices ooomcccccooconncnnnnanannnnns 85 With a PC Before using 1 What you can do with a PC
91. k e Normal playback is restored when you select II e When slow motion pictures are played back in reverse they will be shown continuously at approximately 2 3 the speed of normal playback intervals of 0 5 seconds e Slow playback of the motion picture recorded in long recording mode will be carried out at 0 5 second intervals 64 VQT2L14 E Frame by frame playback The motion picture is advanced one frame at a time 1 Pause the playback 2 Move the joystick left or right ll is for reverse frame by frame playback e Normal playback is restored when you select II e When the frames are advanced one ata time in the reverse direction they will be shown in intervals of 0 5 seconds e Frame by frame playback of the motion picture recorded in long recording mode will be carried out at 0 5 second intervals e Sound will be heard only during normal playback e f pause play is continued for 5 minutes the screen returns to the thumbnails e The elapsed time for playback indication will be reset to OhOOm00s for each scene Creating still picture from motion picture PHOTO A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture Picture size of the still picture to be recorded is 640X360 or 640x480 Pause at the scene you want to save as a still picture during playback e It is convenient to use slow motion playback and frame by frame playback 2 Pres
92. l 7 3 6 V 3580 mAh FAON 3 h 10 min SDR H85 Battery model number Voltage Capacity minimum Maximum Charging Recording Recording continuously time destination mode recordable time 2 h 30 min 1h 15 min Supplied battery HDD 2 h 50 min Actual recordable time SP LP LXP 2 h 30 min 1 h 20 min optional XP SP 2 h 35 min 1 h 20 min e TIAS 2 h 40 min 1h25 min LSP LLP LP LXP VW VBK360 LSP LLP 5h 10 min 2h 45 min optional 4h 50 min 3 6 V 3580 mAh 5h15min 2h 45 min 5h20min 2h50min LP LXP LSP LLP 5 h 25 min 2 h 50 min e These times are approximations e The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as high low temperature e VW VBLO90 is not available for 21 VQT2L14 e The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting stopping recording turning the unit on off moving the zoom lever etc e The batteries heat up after use or charging This is not a malfunction Battery capacity indication e The display changes as the battery capacity reduces ZZ gt 2221 gt a Z If there is less than 3 minutes remaining then will become red If the battery discharges then ME will flash SDR H85 e The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you can use for this unit It may take time to
93. lance modes e When the unit is turned on with the lens cover closed the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly Please turn the unit on after opening the lens cover e When the Y display flashes the manual white balance previously adjusted is stored Whenever recording conditions change re set the white balance e When setting both the white balance and the iris gain set the white balance first e is not displayed on the screen when is being set 59 VQT2L14 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 e Press the iA MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode 3 58 Select 115 or 1 with the joystick 2 Adjust the settings with the joystick O SHIR Shutter speed 1 60 to 1 8000 e f AUTO SLOW SHTR is set to ON the shutter speed will be set between 1 30 and 1 8000 e The shutter speed closer to 1 8000 is faster O IRIS Iris Gain value CLOSE F16 to F2 2 OPEN gt 0dB to 18dB e When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than OPEN it changes to the gain value e To return to automatic settings press the A MANUAL button e When setting both the shutter speed and the iris gain value set the shutter speed and then set the iris gain value Manual shutter speed adjustment e You may see a band of light around an object that i
94. ltra DMA 33 or more drive space 450 MB or more for installing the software e When writing to a DVD SD more than double the amount of free space as the disc being created is necessary Sound DirectSound Support Interface USB port Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 Other Mouse or equivalent pointing device requirements SD card read Writer Internet connection e Supplied CD ROM is available for Windows only e Input is not supported in languages other than English German French and Simplified Chinese e Operation cannot be guaranteed on all DVD drives e Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise Windows 7 Enterprise Windows XP Media Center Edition Tablet PC Edition and not compatible with 64 bit operation systems e This software is not compatible with a multi boot environment e This software is not compatible with a multi monitor environment e lf using Windows XP an administrative account user only can use this software If using Windows Vista Windows 7 administrative account and standard account users only can use this software An administrative account user should install and uninstall this software e DVD discs authored with this software are not guaranteed to play in all DVD players e Depending upon the environment of your PC if it does not support Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 for example frame dropout may occur the audio may be intermittent or the software may run slowly when you play back recorded
95. m 9pm EST Panasonic Service and Technology Company 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 We accept Visa MasterCard Discover Card American Express and Personal Checks For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 866 605 1277 As of November 2009 124 VQT2L14 Warranty For Canadian Customers Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase Camcorder Product One 1 year parts and labour LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed subjected to usage for which the product was not designed misused or abused damaged during shipping or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance nor does it cover any product which is used commercially Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRA
96. mode amp WEB MODE e You cannot switch to web mode while recording PRE REC e PRE REC is canceled in the following cases If you change the mode If you press the MENU button If you turn the unit off If you start recording 3 hours have elapsed After setting PRE REC if recording starts in less than 3 seconds or while the PRE REC indication flashes within about 3 seconds after initiating the quick start operation motion pictures taken 3 seconds before pressing the recording start stop button cannot be recorded When in normal recording mode the thumbnail displays for recorded scenes will be the initial images from recorded scenes while when in long recording mode the thumbnail displays for recorded scenes will be images present when the recording start stop button was pressed The date indication for scenes recorded using the PRE REC function will be the date when the start stop button is pressed Therefore the date indication when displaying thumbnails or during playback may be different from the date when the recording actually started LY Intelligent contrast control e f there are extremely dark or bright parts or the brightness is insufficient the effect may not be clear Soft skin mode e f the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color they will also be smoothed e f the brightness is insufficient the effect may not be clear e
97. mpanies certified by Panasonic can be used Only batteries which support this function can be used Note that Panasonic can only guarantee the quality performance or safety of genuine Panasonic batteries and not those made by other companies It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used Inserting the battery e Press the power button to turn off the power 3 25 Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure Removing the battery Be sure to hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off Then remove the battery while supporting the unit to prevent it from dropping Move the battery release lever in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove the battery when unlocked O Insert the battery until it clicks and locks BATTERY 19 VQT2L14 Charging the battery 7 Connect the AC adaptor to this unit s DC input te
98. n the scenes are displayed in thumbnail To perform the repair select the scene with Y in the thumbnail and start the playback Please be aware that if the repair fails scenes with Y will be deleted e Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor e Depending on the condition of the data it may not be possible to completely repair the data e f recovery fails recorded scene playback will be impossible before power is turned OFF e When data recorded on another device is recovered it may not be possible to play back the data on this unit or the other device e f recovery fails turn the power of the unit off and on again after waiting a while If recovery fails repeatedly format a media on the unit Please be aware that if a media is formatted then all the data recorded on the media will be erased e f the thumbnail information is recovered displaying the thumbnails may become slower 104 VQT2L14 Functions that cannot be used simultaneously Helpful hints Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit s specifications Functions Conditions which disable the functions Intelligent Auto Mode e In Manual Mode e When the Color night rec function is used AF AE tracking e In Manual Mode e When the Color night rec function is used Auto slow shutter e When the Scene mode is used Backlight compensation e When the Color night rec function is used e When the iris gain is set
99. nded in these places Back up data periodically The HDD is temporary storage In order to avoid erasing data due to static electricity electromagnetic waves breakage and failures back up the data to a PC or DVD disc gt 79 86 If the HDD experiences any abnormality back up data immediately Failure in the HDD may produce continuous noise or choppy sound during recording or playing back Continuous use will cause further deterioration and may eventually disable the HDD If these phenomena are observed copy the data on the HDD toa PC a DVD disc etc immediately and contact consumer support gt 124 125 VQT2L14 Once the HDD is out of order data cannot be restored Operation may stop in hot or cold environments The unit is disabled in order to protect the HDD Do not use the unit in low atmospheric pressures The HDD may fail if it is used at altitudes of 3000 m 9800 feet or higher above sea level Transportation When the unit is transported turn off the power and be careful not to shake drop or cause impact to the unit Falling detection Gi is indicated on the screen when it detects a falling state a weightless state If the falling state is detected repeatedly the unit may stop the recording or playback operation in order to protect the HDD e HDD access lamp ACCESS HDD 3 18 illuminates while the HDD is being accessed initialization recording playback deleting etc Do not
100. nto still picture Playing back on a PC Refer to page 99 if using a Mac 86 VQT2L14 e 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 if a media is formatted then all the data recorded on the media will be erased http panasonic net avc sdcard information SDXC html e VideoCam Suite 3 0 can handle images recorded with this unit or by using VideoCam Suite 3 0 Images created with other video cameras DVD recorders software and commercial DVD Videos are not supported e We cannot guarantee proper operation of this unit if you use software other than that supplied e Do not copy images recorded on this unit using any software other than the supplied software 87 VQT2L14 End User License Agreement Before opening the CD ROM package please read the following You Licensee are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User License Agreement Agreement on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement promptly return the Software to Panasonic Corporation Panasonic its distributors or dealers from which you made the purchase Article 1 License Licensee is granted the right to use the software including the information recorded or described on the CD ROM instruction manuals and any ot
101. onfirmation message asking to copy after deleting all data on the SD card is displayed Be aware that deleted data cannot be restored 1 Change the mode to gt 4 Press the MENU button after e Use a sufficiently charged battery or the the copying complete message AC adaptor appears 2 Select the menu gt 27 e The thumbnail view of the copy destination is indicated COPY ______t_tttt________t When you stop copying halfway Press the MENU button while copying e Select PB to copy information from the built in memory to the SD card or select MA to copy information from the SD card to the built in memory then roto e check iiai press the center of the joystick to confirm a ae AU MIO they have been copied to correctly before deleting e Select 3 gt to copy information from the HDD to the SD card or select A gt H to copy information from the SD card to the HDD then press the center of the joystick to confirm If you will delete the still pictures after copying is complete be sure to play e When the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner optional is connected menus are not displayed Depending on the following conditions the time it takes for copying may be longer The number of recorded scenes is large The temperature of the unit is high 3 Follow the screen display use the joystick to select the desired item then press the e If some still pictures have alread
102. onitor can be adjusted 3 34 Due to limitations in LCD production technology there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen However this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture 2 intelligent auto Manual button A MANUAL 3 36 3 Optical image stabilizer button WJ O I S gt 48 4 Power button 3 25 5 Delete button gt 70 6 Long recording button LONG REC 3 41 7 Audio video output terminal A V 3 77 85 e Use the AV cable only the supplied cable 8 USB terminal lt 3 80 94 9 Access lamp ACCESS 3 24 10 SD card slot 3 24 11 SD card cover SD CARD 3 24 16 VQT2L14 12 Lens cover 13 Lens 14 Open close switch for the lens cover For the lens protection be sure to close the lens cover when not in use Slide open close switch for the lens cover 15 Microphone built in stereo 16 AF AE button AF AE 3 49 17 Joystick Use the joystick to select the recording functions and playback operations and to operate the menu screen Move the joystick up down left or right to select a setting or scene and then press the joystick to set it O O A t XT XK Select by moving up down left or right Set by pressing the center e Menu screen operations 3 27 e To select the recording functions 3 50 e To adjust manually gt 58 e Playback operations 3 62 67 18 Mode switch 3 26 19
103. opied to correctly 3 83 81 VQT2L14 Important Notice e When inserting a disc containing recorded motion still pictures into other devices a message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed Do not format the disc since deleted data cannot be restored later Approximate time for copying to a disc To copy motion pictures to the full capacity of a disc Copy time Disc type Normal Long recording mode A O SO E DVD RAM Approx 40 min to 90 min DVD RW Approx 30 min Approx 90 min Approx 180 min Approx 360 min RW to 60 min to 120 min to 240 min to 480 min DVD R Approx 15 min R to 60 min Even if the data capacity to be copied is small the time it takes for copying may be about the same as the time shown in the table To copy approx 600 MB still pictures DVD RAM DVD RW DVD R RW R Approx 30 min to 40 min e Copy time of DVD R DL R DL is approximately 2 to 3 times that of DVD R R e Depending on the following conditions the time it takes for copying may be longer than the above times When the number of recorded scenes is large When the temperature of the DVD burner has become high e The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner 3 83 e 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 e It is impossible to stop copying hal
104. optional is connected this appears 3 These menus are only for _ SDR 155_ _SDR T50 4 These menus are only for ESDA 5 These menus are only for SDR S50 6 This appears only when the PICTURE SD CARD is selected 7 _SDR T55 SDR T50 _ This appears only when the VIDEO Built inMemory is selected 8 This appears only when the VIDEO HDD is selected VIDEO SETUP DISC SETUP REPEAT PLAY gt 66 FORMAT DISC 3 84 RESUME PLAY 3 66 AUTO PROTECT 3 84 SCENE PROTECT gt 71 CANCEL PROTECT 3 84 GUIDE LINES 3 52 DISC STATUS 3 84 EDIT SCENE SETUP SPLIT amp DELETE 8 gt 72 MEDIA STATUS gt 74 DELETE 370 CARD STATUS 374 copy PICT SETUP EY gt 75 DPOF SET 3 73 B gt F 3 3 75 e For any other menus that are not 7 described above refer to menus with the Son gt 75 same names for the recording mode and A gt Se 4 gt 75 motion picture playback 31 VQT2L14 Setup Setting date and time 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 lt gt Change the mode to j gp 7 Select the menu 3 27 SETUP gt CLOCK SET 2 Select the date or time then adjust the desired value with the joystick E CLOCK SET O 4 SELECT SET Le ENTER y O Displaying the World time settin
105. or spatial scenery 17 Night scenery To capture the evening or night scenery beautifully Function Effect Setting method SDR T55 It is possible to continuously record motion picture to SDR T50 an SD card when there is no space available in the built RELAY REC in memory It allows you to record only to SD card from built in memory de e Change the mode to jgp Select the menu 3 27 RECORD SETUP gt RELAY REC gt ON e gt is displayed on the screen gt will disappear when space in the built in memory is gone and the recording to the SD card starts ASPECT This allows you to record images compatible with wide PHOTO screen TVs 16 9 and regular TVs 4 3 e Change the mode to S Select the menu 3 27 RECORD SETUP gt ASPECT gt 16 9 or 4 3 FACE FRAMING In the Intelligent Auto Mode detected faces appear with frames OFF Cancel the setting e Change the mode to w PRIMARY Select the menu 3 27 Only the prioritized face RECORD SETUP FACE FRAMING desired framing is displayed setting ALL e Up to 5 frames are indicated Larger faces and faces All face detection nearer to the center of the screen take preference over framings are displayed others E Prioritized face framing Prioritized face framing is displayed in orange Focus and adjustment of brightness will be performed against the prioritized face framing AUTO SLOW SHTR You can record bright p
106. ouch the plug terminals and with metal objects e Do not disassemble remodel heat or throw into fire If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes wash it off thoroughly with water If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes never rub the eyes Rinse eyes thoroughly with water and then consult a doctor Warning Risk of fire explosion and burns Do not disassemble heat above 60 C 140 F or incinerate AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V But e In the U S A and Canada the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only e When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U S A or Canada use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration e When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125 V ensure the cord you use is suited to the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the AC adaptor e Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adaptor or AC cord set The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units U S A CANADA CONSUMERS ATTENTION A lithium ion polymer battery that is recyclable powe
107. patent portfolio license for the personal and non commercial use of a consumer to i encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard AVC Video and or ii decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non commercial activity and or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA LLC See http www mpegla com 9 VQT2L14 Contents ACCESSOTSICS cococcccononcnnoncnnonencanonennonenennnns 12 QUICK GUIA oocoonccnnonnccnconnoncnnrnnnnnnnnnnonnnn 13 Before using 11 Parts identification and NANQIIN O coc ciitaia 16 Setup 1 Power SUpPplY ooccccccnoncccnnnconcnonnnnas 19 Inserting the battery 19 Charging the battery 20 Charging and recording time 21 2 Recording to a Card s an 23 Cards that you can use with TIS UI ad 23 Inserting removing an SD card 24 3 Turning the unit on off 25 Turning the power on and off with the power button 25 Turning the power on and off with the LCD monitor 25 4 Selecting a Mode ee 26 5 Using the menu screen 27 Language selecti0n 28 Menu liSt o ooonccccnonncnoncccnncnnnnnnos 28 6 Setting date and time 32 World time setting Displ
108. product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited e Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories e Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Microsoft product screen shot s reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation e IBM and PC AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation of the U S e Intel Core Pentium and Celeron are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries e Movie and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries e PowerPC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation e YouTube and Picasa are trademarks of Google Inc e Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned This product is licensed under the AVC
109. r non rechargeable batteries antennas and cosmetic parts cabinet This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold as is Carry In or Mail In Service To find a service center please visit http www panasonic com help or call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 When shipping the unit carefully pack include all accessories and send it prepaid adequately insured and preferably in the original carton If Lithium lon batteries are shipped by air the package must be labeled Contains Lithium lon Battery No lithium metal Damaged batteries are prohibited from shipment by US Mail Batteries must be securely packed in a manner to prevent short circuiting and a package cannot contain more than 3 Lithium lon batteries Include a letter detailing the complaint a return address and provide a daytime phone number where you can be reached A valid registered receipt is required under the Limited Warranty IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship and DOES NOT
110. r is off Keeping the unit in this state may result in over discharge of the battery This may result in you not being able to use the battery even after it is charged e The battery should be stored in the vinyl bag so metal does not come into contact with the terminals e The battery should be stored in a cool place free from humidity with as constant temperature as possible Recommended 111 VQT2L14 temperature 15 C to 25 C 59 F to 77 F Recommended humidity 40 to 60 e Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures will shorten the life of the battery e f the battery is kept in high temperature high humidity or oily smoky places the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions e To store the battery for a long period of time we recommend you charge it once every year and store it again after you have completely used up the charged capacity e Dust and other matter attached to the battery terminals should be removed Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording e Prepare batteries enough to last for 3 to 4 times the period you are planning to record for Cold places such as a ski resort can shorten recording time If you drop the battery accidentally check to see if the terminals are damaged e Inserting a battery with damaged terminals can damage the unit Do not throw an old battery into fire e Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may result in an explosion If th
111. r off and on The power will be turned off in about 1 minute if the power is not turned off and on Repair is needed if it is repeatedly displayed even if it is restarted Detach the power connected contact consumer support gt 124 125 Do not attempt to repair the unit by yourself When connected by the USB cable this unit is not detected by the PC When the USB cable is disconnected an error message will appear on the PC The power of the DVD burner cannot be turned on The sound does not play back properly when a DVD disc that has been copied using the DVD burner is played back Cannot see the PDF operating instructions for VideoCam Suite 3 0 Check points e After re inserting the SD card into the unit reconnect the supplied USB cable e Select another USB terminal on the PC e Check the operating environment 3 89 e Connect the supplied USB cable again after restarting the PC and turning on this unit again e To disconnect the USB cable safely double click the ig icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the screen e When the unit is connected to the DVD burner use the respective AC adaptors for both this unit and the DVD burner e When the scenes recorded on an SD card by setting AUDIO REC to MPEG are copied to a DVD disc using the DVD burner and then played back with any other devices sound may not play back properly In this case record scenes by setting AUDIO REC
112. re Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications e When the write protect switch on SD card is locked no recording deletion or editing will be possible on the card e Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing 23 VQT2L14 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 gt 76 When the SD card is formatted all of the recorded data is deleted Once the data is deleted it cannot be restored Caution Check that the access lamp has gone off Access lamp ACCESS e When this unit is accessing the SD card or built in memory the access lamp lights up 1 Open the LCD monitor 2 Open the SD card cover and insert remove the SD card into from the card slot e Face the label side 3 in the direction shown in the illustration and press it straight in as far as it will go e Press the center of the SD card and then pull it straight out 3 Securely close the SD card cover e Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SD card e See page 113 for details on handling the SD card 24 VQT2L14 Preparation Setup Turning the unit on off You can turn the power on and off using the power button or by opening and clos
113. rminal 2 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor then the AC outlet e For the AC cable plug in and then 6 e The status indicator will flash red at an interval of 2 seconds indicating that charging has begun E Connecting to the AC outlet If you turn on this unit while charging the battery using the AC adaptor you can use the power supplied from the AC outlet to power the unit for use e Refer to page 113 when status indicator flashes either rapidly or slowly e We recommend using Panasonic batteries 3 12 21 120 e f you use other batteries we cannot guarantee the quality of this product e Do not heat or expose to flame e Do not leave the battery ies in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions 20 VQT2L14 Charging and recording time E Charging Recording time e Temperature 25 C 77 F humidity 60 SDR S50 SDR T55 SDR T50 Battery model number Maximum Voltage Capacity Charging time continuously minimum recordable time Supplied battery VW VBLO9O optional 2 h 20 min 1 h 20 min 40 min 3 6 V 895 mAh VW VBK180 optional 8 6 V 1790 mAh 2 h 50 min 2 h 55 min 1 h 30 min Actual recordable time VW VBK360 optiona
114. rn the unit off using the power button When 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 3 27 SETUP gt QUICK POWER ON gt ON e In the Quick power on mode the zoom magnification becomes 1x Recording Recording Basic Recording motion pictures e Open the lens cover before turning the unit on 3 17 Change the mode to 3 and open the LCD monitor 2 Press the recording start stop button to start recording e When you begin recording I changes to e While recording is in progress the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed 3 Press the recording start stop button again to pause recording NW Screen indications in the Motion Picture Recording Mode z Onoom0OS Rint N O GO Recording mode Remaining time left for recording When the remaining time is less than 1 minute R Oh00m flashes red Recording time elapsed Each time the unit is put into recording pause the counter display will be reset to OhOOm00s Oooo 20020 2020 2000 ooo 2000 oooO 2020 x e Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture 3 46 e The images recorded between pressing the recording start stop button to start recording and pressing it again to pause recording become one scen
115. rner from this unit 2 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to gt 3 Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the Mini AB USB Connection Cable supplied with DVD burner AQUEST Mini AB USB Connection Cable supplied with DVD burner DVD burner optional e Insert the plugs as far as they will go 4 Insert the disc in the DVD burner e Insert the DVD disc with the recording label side up when using the DVD burner 5 Select the desired item and press the joystick MZ EXTERNAL DRIVE SELECT EXTERNAL DRIVE 0 FUNCTION SELECT ENTER EXIT Gaon BURN DISC Refer to page 81 for how to copy discs PLAY DISC Refer to page 83 for how to play back the copied discs To terminate the connection with the DVD burner Press the MENU button e Disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable from this unit 80 VQT2L14 Copying to discs e You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc You can additionally copy only to a DVD RAM e Motion pictures and still pictures cannot both be copied to a single disc e Scenes recorded in Normal recording mode and scenes recorded in long recording mode cannot be copied to the same disc e Refer to page 82 for Approximate time for copying to a disc Connect this unit to the DVD burner to prepare for copying 3 79 2 Follow the screen display use the joystick to select the desired item then pr
116. rrectly connected to a TV images cannot be seen The images are squeezed horizontally Scenes cannot be deleted If the SD card is inserted in this unit it is not recognized If the SD card is inserted in another device it is not recognized ERROR OCCURRED PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF THEN TURN ON AGAIN is displayed 108 VQT2L14 Check points Any scenes still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed as Y cannot be played back Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the input used for the connection Change the TV ASPECT setting to match the aspect ratio of the TV 3 78 Release the protect setting 3 71 Any scenes still pictures where the thumbnails are displayed as Y cannot be deleted If the scenes still pictures are unnecessary format the media to erase the data 3 76 Please be aware that if a media is formatted then all the data recorded on the media is erased and cannot be recovered Back up important data on a PC disc etc If the SD card is formatted on a PC it may not be recognized by this unit Use this unit to format SD cards 3 76 Check that the device is compatible with the capacity or type of SD card SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card SDXC Memory Card that you inserted Refer to the operating instructions of the device for details The unit has automatically detected an error Restart the unit by turning the powe
117. rs the product you have purchased Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery lt For USA California only gt This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate 4 VQT2L14 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference A Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do nat install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched parti
118. s For details on Scene mode refer to page 54 For how to set Manual focus white balance manually refer to page 58 61 37 VQT2L14 This unit will resume recording pause mode about 0 8 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened e Start time will not shorten if there is no SD card inserted _SDR T55_ Start time will be shorten if the Built inMemory is selected in the MEDIA SELECT even if there is no SD card inserted Start time will be shorten if the HDD is selected in the MEDIA SELECT even if there is no SD card inserted lt gt Change the mode to s 7 Select the menu 3 27 SETUP gt QUICK START gt ON 2 Close the LCD monitor while the mode is set to s The status indicator flashes green and the unit goes into Quick start standby mode 3 Open the LCD monitor The status indicator lights red and the unit is put into recording pause e When in Quick start standby mode about 70 of the power used in Recording pause mode is being consumed so the recording time will be reduced 38 VQT2L14 e Quick start standby mode is canceled if about 5 minutes have elapsed mode is set to e lt may take some time for Automatic white balance to adjust In the Quick start mode the zoom magnification becomes 1x e f ECONOMY 3 29 is set to 5 MINUTES and the unit automatically goes into Quick start standby mode close the LCD monitor and then open it again e Tu
119. s shining very bright or highly reflective e During normal playback image movement may not look smooth e f you record an extremely bright object or record under indoor lighting color and 60 VQT2L14 screen brightness may change or a horizontal line may appear on the screen In this case record in Auto Mode or set the shutter speed to 1 60 in areas where the power supply frequency is 60 Hz or 1 100 in areas of 50 Hz Manual iris gain adjustment e f the gain value is increased the noise on the screen increases e Depending on the zoom magnification there are iris values that are not displayed Recording with Manual focus If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions then use Manual focus lt gt Change the mode to gm e Press the iA MANUAL button to switch to Manual Focus Mode 58 1 When MF assist function is used Select the menu 3 27 RECORD SETUP gt MF ASSIST gt ON 2 Use the joystick to select MF 3 Bring the subject into focus with the joystick The area in focus will be displayed in blue Display will return to normal approximately 2 seconds after the completion of the focus adjustment operation e When MF ASSIST is set to OFF the blue area is not displayed e To return to Auto focus either switch to AF as in step 2 or repress the iA MANUAL button e The blue display does not appear in the motion picture that is actually recorded 61 VQT2L14
120. s the button e Date the motion picture was recorded will be registered as date of the still picture e Still pictures will be saved with the aspect ratio of the motion picture gt 55 e Quality will be different from the normal still picture 4 Choose the thumbnail from Time frame index which you wish to begin playback then press the One scene images will be displayed as thumbnails under the set search conditions center of the joystick It is possible to play back the scene from any Next previous thumbnail can be desired point displayed by selecting lt e Move the zoom lever to Q side and change over the thumbnail display to Time Playing back motion frame index gt 63 pictures by date Use the joystick to select search conditions then press Scenes recorded on the same day can be the center of the joystick played back in succession 1 Select the date select icon and press the joystick VIEW ALL r a fo Bid Date select icon Set time selection Scene selection e Next previous scene can be displayedby 2 Select the playback date then selecting a w press the joystick 2 Choose the desired search The scenes recorded on the date selected item in units of 3 SECONDS are displayed as thumbnails 6 SECONDS 12 SECONDS 3 Select the scene to be played or MINUTES back then press the joystick 3 Only when MINUTES has been e Playing back of all t
121. ssion JPEG Design rule for Camera File system based on Exif 2 2 standard DPOF corresponding Picture size 640 x 480 4 3 640x360 16 9 Refer to page 46 for the number of recordable pictures AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source AC 110 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption 12 W DC output DC 5 0 V 1 6 A Unit operation 46 mm W x25 mm H x 75 5 mm D 1 8 W x 1 0 H x3 0 D Mass Weight Approx 115 g Approx 0 25 lbs Specifications may change without prior notice 119 VQT2L14 Optional accessories Accessory No VW BC10PP VW VBLO90 SDR S50 SDR T55 SDR T50 VW VBK180 VW VBK360 VW LDC103PP 2 VZ LL10PP VW SK12PP VW ACK180PP 120 VQT2L14 Description Battery Charger Rechargeable Lithium lon Battery Pack Rechargeable Lithium lon Battery Pack Rechargeable Lithium lon Battery Pack Accessory No Description RP SDRO8GU1A Class 2 8 GB SDHC Memory Card RP SDRO4GU1A Class 2 4 GB SDHC Memory Card RP SDRO2GU1A Class 2 2 GB SD Memory Card RP SDP16GU1K Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card RP SDP12GU1K Class 4 12 GB SDHC Memory Card RP SDPO8GU1K Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card RP SDP04GU1K Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card RP SDP02GU1K Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card RP SDW64GU1K Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card RP SDW48GU1K Class 10 48 GB SDXC Memory Card RP SDW32GU1K Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card RP SDW16GU1K Class 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card RP
122. t in battery is low display gt 32 Y Warning for face to face recording 3 34 g The HDD cannot be accessed as the Drop Detection Function has detected that the unit was dropped If it detects that the unit is being continuously dropped recording may stop E Confirmatory indications when a DVD burner is connected O Disc playback gt 83 Disc type 3 79 ewe Unusable disc 102 VQT2L14 Indications Messages Major confirmation error messages to be indicated on the screen in text 1 SDR T55 J L_SDR T50_ only 2 DES only RECOMMEND DATA BACK UP PERIODICALLY 2 We recommend backing up important recorded motion pictures and still pictures periodically to a PC DVD disc etc to protect it This message does not indicate that there is a problem with this unit HDD BACKUP RECOMMENDED There is a possible problem with the HDD Copy the motion pictures and still pictures stored on the HDD to a PC or a DVD disc immediately 3 79 86 and detach the power and contact consumer support 3 124 125 HDD ERROR OCCURRED PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF THEN TURN ON AGAIN 2 Access to HDD failed Turn on the power again Make sure not to give a strong shock or impact to the unit CANNOT OPERATE DUE TO LOW TEMPERATURE The internal temperature of this unit is extremely low so it cannot be operated If Please Wait appears after this message wait a while without turning the unit off It m
123. the DCIM folder 4 Using a drag and drop operation move the pictures you want to acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the PC E To disconnect USB cable safely Drag CAM_SD disk icon to the Trash and then disconnect the USB cable SDR T55_ J _SDR T50 e CAM_SD and CAM_MEM are displayed on the desktop SDR H85 e CAM_SD and CAM_HDD are displayed on the desktop 99 VQT2L14 Indications E Recording indications dl SDR T55_ _SDR T50 only 2 DRAE only A GF HE 0h00m00s amp MF ME E R 1h20m gt AWB X cd E YO 1 100 Do Ey A mw OPEN 0dB x NOV 15 2010 12 34PM Remaining battery power 3 22 1h30m Remaining battery time gt 22 R 1h20m Remaining time for motion picture recording gt 39 0h00m00s Elapsed recording time 3 39 NOV 15 2010 Date indication gt 32 12 34PM Time indication 3 32 gt A World time setting gt 33 xP SP LP LXP SP LLP Motion picture recording mode 3 42 Long recording mode gt 41 1 Built in memory recording possible status 00 HDD recording possible status MA White Card recording possible status B Green Recognizing the card 0 11 Red il Green Recording Recording pause 100 VQT2L14 Indications PRE REC 3 52 MNL Manual Mode 3 58 HV EE fe Intelligent Auto Mode 3 36 MF Manual focus 3 61 awe em Wes ome White balance 3 59
124. till pictures on the selected date will be deleted e Protected scenes still pictures cannot be deleted 70 VQT2L14 3 Only when SELECT is selected in step 2 Select the scene still picture to be deleted then press the joystick e A scene or still picture will be selected and J will be displayed Press the center of the joystick again to deselect e Up to 99 scenes can be selected to be deleted 4 Only when SELECT is selected in step 2 Select Delete and press the joystick or press the 1 button e To continuously delete other scenes still pictures repeat steps 3 4 Protecting scenes still When you stop deleting halfway Press the MENU button while deleting pictures e The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is Scenes still pictures can be protected so canceled cannot be restored that they are not deleted by mistake a Even if you protect some scenes still To complete editing pictures formatting the media will delete Press the MENU button them lt Change the mode to gt e You can also delete scenes by pressing 1 the MENU button selecting EDIT Select the menu 3 27 SCENE gt DELETE gt ALL SCENES or SELECT VIDEO SETUP or PICT SETUP You can also delete still pictures by SCENE PROTECT pressing the MENU button selecting o PICT SETUP gt DELETE gt ALL 2 Select the scene still picture to SCENES or SELECT be prote
125. tting and playing back the slide show 1 Select E joystick and press the 2 Select the desired item and press the joystick DATE SETUP Select the desired playback date SLIDE INTERVAL Select the playback time display interval When DATE SETUP has been selected Select the desired playback date then press the center of the joystick DATE SETUP VIEW ALL NOV 15 2010 NOV 14 2010 NOV 13 2010 When SLIDE INTERVAL has been selected Select the playback interval then press the center of the joystick SHORT Approx 1 second NORMAL Approx 5 seconds LONG Approx 15 seconds 3 Select START then press the center of the joystick 69 VQT2L14 Playback Editing Deleting scenes still pictures To delete by confirming images being played back Press the J button while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back E Deleting multiple scenes still pictures from the thumbnail display Press the fv button while the thumbnail view screen is displayed 2 Select SELECT or ALL SCENES and press the joystick DELETE SCENE DELETED de SCENES CANNOT BE RESTORED SELECT ENTER D e When ALL SCENES is selected all the scenes or still pictures on the selected media will be deleted In case of playing back scenes or still pictures by date all the scenes or s
126. tures lt gt Change the mode to 3 While recording motion pictures press the button press to the bottom to take the picture x a e While recording motion pictures or during the PRE REC operation the following arrangements are applied so that motion picture recording takes preference over still picture recording Image quality is different from ordinary still pictures The remaining usable capacity number of pictures that can be taken indication does not appear e For vivid still pictures we recommend pausing motion picture recording and taking still pictures after releasing the PRE REC mode 46 VQT2L14 Number of recordable pictures e SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size 640x480 640x360 512 MB 3600 pies ao Paes 30000 recs 4000 1268 92000 lis 65 00990 ace 90099 Picture size 5268 909997 SDR T55 8 GB Built in memory SDR T50 Built in memory CINES x a 80 GB 99999 Maximum number of recordable pictures that can be displayed is 99999 If the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99999 the number will not change when the picture is taken until the number of recordable pictures gets less than 99999 60500 30000 Recording Recording Basic lt gt Change the mode to Enhanced optical zoom It is possible to enhance the zoom magnification up to 78x without degrading the image quality when recording e
127. ur camera from the power supply before cleaning AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD A CAUTION 6 DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMERA TO EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE Such as in direct sunlight inside a closed car next to a heater etc This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your camera AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place moisture may form on the SD card and inside the unit DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA Store and handle your camera in a manner that will not subject it to unnecessary movement avoid shaking and striking Your camera contains a sensitive pick up VQT2L14 device which could be damaged by improper handling or storage CARE TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your camera body TO PROTECT THE LENS Do not touch the surface of the lens with your hand Use a commercial camera lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR CAMERA Before handling your camera make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products such as suntan lotion as it may damage the finish I
128. utter speed becomes 1 30 the screen may be seen as if frames are missed and afterimages may appear e f the scene is low in brightness or contrast the subject may not be focused on WIND NOISE CANCELER e When the Intelligent Auto Mode is set to on WIND NOISE CANCELER is set to ON and the setting cannot be changed e The sound quality may be changed if this function is activated in strong winds SELF TIMER e The Self timer standby mode is canceled when you press the recording start stop button to start motion picture recording e Setting the Self timer to 2 is a good way to prevent image shake when the 0 button is pressed while using a tripod etc SHTR SOUND e There will be no shutter noise when taking still pictures during motion picture recording 57 VQT2L14 Recording Recording Advanced Manual recording functions lt gt Change the mode to w Press the A MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode e appears on the screen EJ MANUAL O a White balance 3 59 Aperture adjustment gt 60 Shutter speed 3 60 RI HTR wm uN E To change to Manual Focus Mode Switch the operation icon by pressing the joystick down while in the screen above Press the joystick forward e This will allow you to switch between Manual Mode and Manual Focus Mode Manual Mode MF icon shown in the illustration appears Manual focus mode MF MF Manu
129. vement is recorded the recording time is reduced e The recordable time may be reduced if recording of short scene is repeated e Use time in the row of 4 GB in above table as a guideline for the time that can be copied onto one DVD disc 4 7 GB e Recordable time using the battery 3 21 e When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly or when a fast moving subject is recorded particularly when recording in LP LLP mode mosaic type noise may appear at playback 43 VQT2L14 Audio recording modes In Normal recording mode you may switch the audio recording method for motion picture recording on the SD Card lt gt SDR 155_ _SDR T50_ Select SD CARD in MEDIA SELECT Select the menu 3 27 SETUP gt AUDIO REC gt DOLBY or MPEG DOLBY Dolby Digital This is a recording method suitable for creating a DVD Video disc using the DVD burner gt 79 MPEG MPEG 1 Audio Layer 2 This is a recording method suitable for playing back the SD card using a device conforming to the SD Video standard e This function s default setting is DOLBY e This unit is not capable of converting the audio recording method after recording motion pictures By using the supplied software VideoCam Suite 3 0 audio can be recorded in DOLBY mode on a DVD Video disc and in MPEG mode on an SD card 44 VQT2L14 Shooting guide Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly Select the menu 3
130. warranty lasts so the exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period you may contact your dealer or Service Center If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction then write to the warrantors Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Customer Services Directory United States and Puerto Rico Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center purchase Parts and Accessories or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at http www panasonic com help or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo You may also contact us directly at 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Monday Friday 9am 9pm Saturday Sunday 10am 7pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 877 833 8855 Accessory Purchases United States and Puerto Rico 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 npcparts us panason ic com You may also contact us directly at 1 800 332 5368 Phone 1 800 237 9080 Fax Only Monday Friday 9a
131. wer connected and contact consumer support 3 124 125 The remaining time e f you set SETUP DISPLAY gt OFF indication or the indications other than warnings and date etc are not elapsed time displayed 3 29 indication is not shown The unit arbitrarily e Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture stops recording recording 23 e The recordable time may have shortened due to the deterioration of the data writing speed or repeated recording and deletion Using the unit format the SD card built in memory or HDD 3 76 e f the unit is exposed to strong vibrations or shocks while recording on HDD recording may stop to protect the HDD If the unit is used in a place with loud sounds the recording may stop due to sound vibrations Recording data on an SD card is recommended in these places Auto focus function e Set the Intelligent Auto Mode to on does not work e f you are trying to record a scene which is hard to bring into focus in Auto Focus Mode use the Manual Focus Mode to adjust the focus 3 36 61 Color balance of e Ina 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 S Indoor mode2 If you cannot record clearly place such as a with the Indoor mode2 set it to 3 Manual gymnasium adjustment mode 3 59 107 VQT2L14 Any scenes still pictures cannot play back Although this unit is co
132. y attention to the following points Back up data periodically The built in memory is temporary storage In order to avoid erasing data due to static electricity electromagnetic waves breakage and failures back up the data to a PC or DVD disc 3 79 86 e Access lamp ACCESS 3 16 illuminates while the SD card or built in memory is being accessed initialization recording playback deleting etc Do not perform the following operations when the lamp illuminates It may damage the built in memory or cause a malfunction in the unit Turn off the power remove the battery Insert and remove the USB cable Expose the unit to vibrations or shock e About disposing of or giving away this unit 3 111 E Handling of HDD SDR H85 This unit is equipped with the built in 80 GB HDD While the HDD is capable of storing a large amount of data there are a few things to look out for When using this component pay attention to the following points Do not expose the HDD to vibrations and shocks Due to the environment and handling conditions the HDD may be subject to partial damages or may not be able to read record and play back data Do not expose the unit to vibrations or shock and do not turn off the power during recording or playback If the unit is used in a place with loud sounds such as a club or similar venue the recording may stop due to sound vibrations Recording data on an SD card is recomme
133. y been center of the joystick recorded to the copy destination then the e When SELECT SCENES is selected same date may be assigned or images Press the center of the joystick to select may not display by date when the list by the scene after which will be date is selected displayed Press the center of the joystick e lt may not be possible to copy some still again to deselect pictures recorded on other devices e When SELECT DATE is selected e Protection and DPOF settings will be Press the center of the joystick to select cleared on the copied still pictures when the date which will be outlined in red copying still pictures with protection and Press the center of the joystick again to DPOF settings deselect e The order in which the still pictures were e Up to 99 still pictures or 99 dates can be copied cannot be changed set in succession e f 2 or more SD cards are necessary to copy change the card following the instructions on the screen 75 VQT2L14 Playback Editing Formatting 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 3 79 86 Select the menu 3 27 SETUP gt FORMAT CARD Select YES then press the joystick e After formatting is complete press the MENU button to close the message screen SDR 155_ J _SDR T50 MEDIAL SETUP gt FORMAT MEDIA 1

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