Operating Instructions
SD/HDD Video Camera
SD Video Camera
Model No.SDR-H85
Model No. SDR-S50
SDR-T50
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Please also refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded
on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).
You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the
Troubleshooting.
VQT2L26
EP
By disposing of these products and batteries
correctly, you will help to save valuable
resources and prevent any potential
negative effects on human health and the
environment which could otherwise arise
from inappropriate waste handling.
For more information about collection and
recycling of old products and batteries,
please contact your local municipality, your
waste disposal service or the point of sale
where you purchased the items.
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
≥
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect
disposal of this waste, in accordance with
national legislation.
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 Video Camera, SD/
HDD Video Camera on.
For business users in the
European Union
If you wish to discard electrical
and electronic equipment,
please contact your dealer or
supplier for further information.
Do not use the SD Video Camera, SD/
HDD Video Camera near radio
transmitters or high-voltage lines.
≥ If you record near radio transmitters or
high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures
and sound may be adversely affected.
Connecting to a PC
[Information on Disposal in other
Countries outside the European Union]
These symbols are only valid in the European
Union. If you wish to discard these items,
please contact your local authorities or dealer
and ask for the correct method of disposal.
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except
the supplied one.
Note for the battery
symbol (bottom two
∫
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).
symbol examples):
This symbol might be used in
combination with a chemical
symbol. In this case it
complies with the
requirement set by the
Cd
Directive for the chemical involved.
∫ Cautions for use
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.).
If 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
These operating instructions are designed
for use with models
,
SDR-H85
SDR-S50 and SDR-T50 . Pictures
may be slightly different from the original.
≥ The illustrations used in these operating
≥
instructions show model
,
SDR-S50
however, parts of the explanation refer to
different models.
≥ Depending on the model, some functions
are not available.
≥
≥
Features may vary, so please read carefully.
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Do not expose the HDD to vibrations and
shocks.
∫ For the purposes of these
operating instructions
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.
≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
and SDXC Memory Card are referred to
as the “SD card”.
≥ Functions that can be used for motion
picture recording/motion picture playback
are indicated by
in these
operating instructions.
Functions that can be used for still picture
recording/still picture playback are indicated
If the unit is used in a place with loud
sounds, such as a club or venue, the
recording may stop due to sound
vibrations. Recording data on an SD card
is recommended in these places.
≥
by
in these operating instructions.
≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an
arrow, for example: l 00
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.
∫ Handling of built-in memory
[SDR-T50]
SDR-T50
This unit is equipped with the built-in 4 GB
memory. When using this component, pay
attention to the following points.
If the HDD experiences any abnormality,
back up data immediately.
Back up data periodically.
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 to a
PC, a DVD disc etc. immediately and
contact your dealer.
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.
≥ Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 8) 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.
jTurn off the power (remove the battery)
jInsert and remove the USB cable
jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock
≥ About disposing of or giving away this unit.
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 or higher above sea level.
∫ Handling of HDD [SDR-H85]
SDR-H85
Transportation
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.
When the unit is transported, turn off the
power and be careful not to shake, fall, or
impact the unit.
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Falling detection
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.
[
] 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.
≥ HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] (l 10)
illuminates while the HDD is being
accessed (initialization, recording,
playback, deleting etc.). Do not perform
the following operations when the lamp
illuminates. It may damage the HDD or
cause a malfunction in the unit.
®
®
≥ Microsoft , Windows and Windows
®
Vista are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and/or other countries.
≥ Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted
with permission from Microsoft
Corporation.
jTurn off the power (remove the battery)
jInsert and remove the USB cable
jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock
≥ About disposing of or giving away this unit.
≥ IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks
of International Business Machines
Corporation of the U.S.
≥ Intel , Core , Pentium and Celeron are
the registered trademarks or trademarks
of the Intel Corporation in the United
States and other countries.
≥ iMovie and Mac are trademarks of
Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.
≥ PowerPC is a trademark of International
Business Machines Corporation.
≥ YouTube and Picasa are trademarks of
Google, Inc.
®
™
®
®
∫ Carefully observe copyright
laws
Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs
or other published or broadcast material
for purposes other than your own private
use may infringe copyright laws. Even for
the purpose of private use, recording of
certain material may be restricted.
≥ 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.
∫ Cards that you can use with
this unit
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
and SDXC Memory Card
≥ 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.
This product is licensed under the AVC
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.
≥ Refer to page 15 for more details on SD
cards.
∫ Licenses
≥
SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
≥ U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,549; 6,381,747;
7,050,698; 6,516,132; and 5,583,936.
This product incorporates copyright
protection technology that is protected by
U.S. patents and other intellectual
property rights. Use of this copyright
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Contents
Information for Your Safety.................... 2
Accessories............................................. 7
Playback
Playback
[1] Motion picture playback............ 26
Preparation
Before using
[2] Still picture playback................. 27
[1] Parts identification and
Editing
handling........................................ 8
[1] Deleting scenes/still pictures ... 28
[2] Formatting.................................. 29
Setup
[1] Power supply.............................. 11
Inserting the battery ..................... 11
Charging the battery .................... 12
Charging and recording time........ 13
[2] Recording to a card ................... 15
Cards that you can use with
this unit......................................... 15
Inserting/removing an SD card .... 16
[3] Turning the unit on/off............... 17
Turning the power on and off
With a TV
[1] Watching Video/Pictures on
your TV ....................................... 30
Others
Specifications ....................................... 31
Reading the Operating Instructions
(PDF format).......................................... 35
with the power button................... 17
Turning the power on and off
with the LCD monitor ................... 17
[4] Selecting a mode ....................... 18
[5] Using the menu screen ............. 19
Language selection...................... 19
[6] Setting date and time................. 20
Recording
Recording (Basic)
[1] Before recording........................ 21
Intelligent auto mode.................... 21
[2] Recording motion pictures ....... 22
[3] Recording still pictures............. 23
[4] Recording functions .................. 24
Enhanced optical zoom................ 24
Digital zoom function.................... 24
Image stabilizer function .............. 25
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Accessories
Check the accessories before using this unit.
Product numbers correct as of December 2009. These may be subject to change.
Optional accessories
Battery pack
VW-VBL090
(SDR-S50)
(SDR-T50)
Some optional accessories may not be
available in some countries.
Battery charger (VW-BC10E)
Battery pack
VW-VBK180
(SDR-H85)
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBL090)
(SDR-S50)
(SDR-T50)
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBK180)
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBK360)
AC adaptor
VSK0712
*
Video DC light (VW-LDC103E)
AC cable
K2CQ29A00002
Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E)
Shoe adaptor (VW-SK12E)
DVD burner (VW-BN2)
AV cable
Accessory kit (VW-ACK180E)
K2KYYYY00054
* The shoe adaptor VW-SK12E (optional)
is necessary.
USB cable
K1HY04YY0032
CD-ROM
Software
CD-ROM
Operating Instructions
VFF0568
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Preparation
Before using
Parts identification and
handling
1
1
LCD monitor
≥ Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of
the arrow with your fingers.
1
2 3
≥ It can open up to 90o.
4 5 6 7 89
≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens
or 90o B towards the opposite direction.
≥ The brightness and colour level of the
LCD monitor can be adjusted.
10
11
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
3
Intelligent auto/Manual button
[iA/MANUAL] (l 21)
Optical image stabilizer button
[
, O.I.S.] (l 25)
4
5
6
7
Power button [ ] (l 17)
Delete button [ ] (l 28)
Long recording button [LONG REC.]
Audio-video output terminal [A/V]
(l 30)
≥ Use the AV cable (only the supplied
cable).
8
9
USB terminal [
Access lamp [ACCESS]
]
(l 16)
10 SD card slot (l 16)
11 SD card cover [SD CARD] (l 16)
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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.
12
13
14
15
15 Microphone (built-in, stereo)
16 AF/AE button [AF/AE]
17 Joystick
16 17
18 19
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.
20
21
1
2
Select by moving up, down, left or right.
Set by pressing the centre.
≥ Menu screen operations (l 19)
≥ To select the recording functions
≥ To adjust manually
≥ Playback operations (l 26, 27)
18 Mode switch (l 18)
19 Recording start/stop button (l 22)
20 Menu button [MENU] (l 19)
21 Battery holder (l 11)
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22 Photoshot button [
] (l 23)
23 When recording: Zoom lever [W/T]
22 23 24
25
26
(l 24)
When playing back: Thumbnail
display switch [
/
]/Volume
lever [sVOLr]
24 Speaker
25 Status indicator (l 17)
26 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD]
(SDR-H85) (l 5)
27 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 12)
≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors
except the supplied one.
28 Grip belt
27
28
Adjust the belt length and the pad
position.
1
2
3
Flip the belt.
Adjust the length.
Replace the belt.
29 Battery release lever [BATTERY]
(l 11)
30 Tripod receptacle
29
30
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Preparation
Setup
Power supply
1
∫
About batteries that you can use with this unit
/
SDR-S50
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 VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360.
≥
SDR-H85 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 companies 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
≥
Press the power button to turn off the power. (
l
17)
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.
A
Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.
BATTERY
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Charging the battery
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before
using this unit.
The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is
always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.
≥ The battery will not be charged if the power is turned on.
1 Connect the AC adaptor to this unit’s DC input terminal.
2 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor, then the AC outlet.
≥ For the AC cable, plug in 2 and then 3.
≥ The status indicator will flash red at an interval of 2 seconds, indicating that charging has
begun.
∫ 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.
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 7, 13).
≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period
of time with doors and windows closed.
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.
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Charging and recording time
∫ Charging/Recording time
≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%
SDR-S50/SDR-T50
Battery model number
[Voltage/Capacity
(minimum)]
Maximum
continuously
recordable time
Actual
recordable time
Charging time
Supplied battery/
VW-VBL090
2 h 20 min
1 h 20 min
40 min
(optional)
[3.6 V/895 mAh]
VW-VBK180
(optional)
[3.6 V/1790 mAh]
2 h 50 min
4 h 50 min
2 h 55 min
6 h
1 h 30 min
3 h 10 min
VW-VBK360
(optional)
[3.6 V/3580 mAh]
SDR-H85
Battery model
number
[Voltage/
Capacity
Maximum
Charging Recording Recording continuously
Actual
recordable
time
time
destination
mode
recordable
time
(minimum)]
XP
2 h 30 min
2 h 30 min
2 h 35 min
2 h 40 min
1 h 15 min
1 h 20 min
1 h 20 min
1 h 25 min
HDD
SP/LP/LXP/
LSP/LLP
Supplied battery/
VW-VBK180
2 h 50 min
(optional)
XP/SP
[3.6 V/1790 mAh]
SD
LP/LXP/
LSP/LLP
XP
SP
5 h
2 h 40 min
2 h 40 min
5 h 5 min
HDD
SD
LP/LXP/
LSP/LLP
5 h 10 min
2 h 45 min
VW-VBK360
(optional)
4 h 50 min
XP
SP
5 h 15 min
5 h 20 min
2 h 45 min
2 h 50 min
[3.6 V/3580 mAh]
LP/LXP/
LSP/LLP
5 h 25 min
2 h 50 min
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≥ These times are approximations.
≥ 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.
≥ VW-VBL090 is not available for
.
SDR-H85
≥ The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping
recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc.
≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction.
Battery capacity indication
≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.
#
#
#
#
If there is less than 3 minutes remaining,
will become red. If the battery discharges, then ( ) will flash.
then
SDR-H85
≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you
can use for this unit. It may take time to display the remaining battery capacity. The
actual time can vary depending on your actual use.
≥ If the actual remaining time exceeds 9 hours 59 minutes, the indication will stay green
and will not change until the remaining time falls below 9 hours 59 minutes.
≥ When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining
battery capacity will not be shown.
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Preparation
Setup
Recording to a card
2
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 picture
recording
Card type
Capacity
Motion picture recording
Cannot be used.
8 MB/16 MB
Cannot be guaranteed in operation.
The recording may suddenly stop
during motion picture recording
depending on the SD card you use.
SD
Memory
Card
32 MB/64 MB/
128 MB/256 MB
Can be
used.
512 MB/1 GB/2 GB
4 GB/6 GB/8 GB/
12 GB/16 GB/
24 GB/32 GB
SDHC
Memory
Card
Can be used.
SDXC
Memory
Card
48 GB/64 GB
* The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes.
≥ Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards/
SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following
website.
(This website is in English only.)
≥ 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.
≥ When the write-protect switch A on SD card is locked, no recording,
deletion or editing will be possible on the card.
≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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Inserting/removing an SD card
When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment,
for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 29) 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] A
≥ 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.
≥ Face the label side B in the direction shown in the illustration and press it straight in as far
as it will go.
≥ Press the centre of the SD card and then pull it straight out.
3 Securely close the SD card cover.
≥ Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SD card.
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Preparation
Setup
Turning the unit on/off
3
You can turn the power on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD
monitor.
Turning the power on and off with the power button
Press the power button to turn on the power.
To turn off the power
Hold down the power button until the
status indicator goes off.
A
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.
∫ To turn on the power
∫ To turn off the power
A
The status indicator lights.
B
The status indicator goes off.
≥ In the following cases, opening the LCD monitor does not turn on the power. Press the
power button to turn on the power.
jWhen the unit is purchased
jWhen you have turned off the power using the power button
≥ The power will not turn off while recording motion pictures even if the LCD monitor is
closed.
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Preparation
Setup
Selecting a mode
4
Change the mode to recording or playback.
Operate the mode switch to change the mode to
or
.
Recording mode (l 22, 23)
Playback mode (l 26, 27)
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Preparation
Setup
Using the menu screen
5
ENTER
MENU
1
2
Press the MENU button.
4
Select the desired setting, then press
the joystick to enter the selection.
Select the desired top menu
move the joystick right or press the
joystick.
A, then
To get back to the previous screen
Move the joystick left.
To exit the menu screen
Press the MENU button.
3
Select the submenu item
move the joystick right or press the
joystick.
B, then
Language selection
You can select the language on the screen display
and the menu screen.
1
Press the MENU button, then select
[SETUP] [LANGUAGE] and press
the joystick.
>
2
Select [English] and press the
joystick.
≥ Descriptions of submenus and current
settings on menus are displayed scrolling
at the bottom of the screen.
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Preparation
Setup
Setting date and time
6
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.
¬ Change the mode to
.
1 Select the menu. (l 19)
Changing the date format
Select the menu. (l 19)
[SETUP] # [CLOCK SET]
[SETUP] # [DATE FORMAT] # [Y/M/D]/
2 Select the date or time, then
adjust the desired value with
the joystick.
[M/D/Y]/[D/M/Y]
≥ The date and time function is driven by a
built-in lithium battery.
≥ 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.)
A
Displaying the World time setting:
[HOME]/ [DESTINATION]
≥ The year can be set between 2000 and
2039.
≥ The 24-hour system is used to display the
time.
3 Press the joystick to enter the
selection.
≥ The clock function starts at [00] seconds.
≥ A message may be displayed prompting
you to set the world time.
≥ Press the MENU button to complete the
setting.
Changing the date and time display
mode
Select the menu. (l 19)
[SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # [OFF]/[D/T]/
[DATE]
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Recording
Recording (Basic)
Before recording
1
Intelligent auto mode
The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you
want to record.
/MANUAL
Intelligent auto/Manual button
[iA/MANUAL]
Press this button to change the mode to
Intelligent auto mode or manual mode.
Mode
Scene
Effect
Portrait
When the object is a
person
Faces are detected and focused
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
Low light
Under a spotlight
Very bright object is recorded clearly.
Dark room or twilight It can record very clearly even in a dark
room or twilight.
Normal
Other situations
Contrast is adjusted automatically for
clear image.
≥ Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired mode.
≥ In the portrait mode, one that is bigger and close to centre of the screen will be surrounded
by an orange frame.
≥ Image stabilizer function (l 25) is set to Active mode/ON in all modes.
≥ Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions, such as when faces are
of certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used.
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Recording
Recording (Basic)
Recording motion
pictures
2
≥ Open the lens cover before turning the unit on. (l 9)
0h00m00s
SP
R
h
m
1
20
1 Change the mode to
and
≥ Still pictures can be recorded while
recording the motion picture.
open the LCD monitor.
≥ The images recorded between pressing
the recording start/stop button to start
recording and pressing it again to pause
recording become one scene.
The scene is automatically divided when
the recorded data exceeds 1.9 GB. (The
recording will continue.)
2 Press the recording start/stop
button to start recording.
≥
≥
When you begin recording,
While recording is in progress, the recording
will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed.
;
changes to
¥.
3
Press the recording start/stop
button again to pause recording.
Normal recording mode:
SD CARD
∫ Screen indications in the
Maximum number of recordable scenes: 9801
Maximum number of different dates: 99
(In the case of SD cards it is the maximum
number of recordable scenes per card.)
Built-in Memory/HDD
motion picture recording mode
0h00m00s
SP
R 1h20m
SDR-T50
/
SDR-H85
Maximum number of recordable scenes:
98901
Maximum number of different dates:
999
A
B
Recording mode
Long recording mode:
Maximum number of recordable scenes:
89100
Maximum number of different dates:
99
When either of them reaches to the maximum
limit, additional scenes cannot be recorded.
Remaining time left for recording
(When the remaining time is less than
1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes red.)
Recording time elapsed
Each time the unit is put into recording
pause, the counter display will be reset
to “0h00m00s”.
C
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Recording
Recording (Basic)
Recording still pictures
3
≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the power. (l 9)
Still pictures can also be recorded while recording motion pictures.
1 Change the mode to
and
∫ About the screen indications in
open the LCD monitor.
still picture recording
2 Press the
button.
R3000
≥ Because of slower shutter speeds, it is
recommended that you use a tripod when
recording in low light.
R3000:
Remaining number of still
pictures
(Flashes in red when [0]
appears.)
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Recording
Recording (Basic)
Recording functions
4
¬ Change the mode to
.
ヷヰロ
Zoom lever
T side:
ヸ
ヵ
Close-up recording (zoom in)
W side:
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the
range over which the zoom lever is moved.
T
W
6
Enhanced optical zoom
Digital zoom function
It is possible to enhance the zoom
magnification up to 78k without degrading
the image quality when recording.
If the zoom magnification exceeds 78k ,
then the digital zoom function will be
activated. The maximum magnification
provided by the digital zoom can be
switched.
≥ If 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.
≥ When distant subjects are brought closer,
they are focused at about 1.5 m or more.
≥ When the zoom magnification is 1k, this
unit can focus on a subject approx. 2 cm
away from the lens.
Select the menu. (l 19)
[RECORD SETUP] # [D.ZOOM] #
desired setting
[OFF]:
[100k]:
[3500k]:
Optical zoom only (Up to 78k)
Up to 100k
Up to 3500k
≥ If [100k] or [3500k] is selected, the digital
zoom range is displayed in blue while
zooming.
≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification,
the more the image quality is degraded.
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Image stabilizer function
Optical image stabilizer can stabilize the
image without decreasing the image quality
as much.
¬ Change the mode to
.
ヰハリハヴハ
Optical image stabilizer button
Pressing the button changes the
optical image stabilizer setting.
#
# OFF
≥ Set the manual mode before setting
the Optical Image Stabilizer function
to off.
: Active mode
This setting gives more stabilization and
is suitable for recording when walking.
: ON
This setting is suitable for recording in a
stable state such as scenery.
≥ Stabilization may not be possible under
strong shaking.
≥ When a tripod is used, we recommend
that you turn the image stabilizer off.
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Playback
Playback
Motion picture playback
1
Select [VIDEO/Built-inMemory] to play back the built-in
memory.
Select [VIDEO/SD CARD] to play back the SD card.
1
2
Change the mode to
.
Use the joystick to select the play mode
select icon
joystick.
A, then press the centre of the
SDR-H85
Select [VIDEO/HDD] to play back the HDD.
Select [VIDEO/SD CARD] to play back the SD card.
3
Select the media you wish to play back,
then press the centre of the joystick.
SDR-S50
4
Select the scene to be played back, then
press the joystick.
The operation icon will be displayed or hidden each time
the centre of the joystick is pressed.
Next (previous) page can be displayed by selecting
.
≥
≥
/
5
Select the playback operation with the
joystick.
Select [VIDEO/SD CARD] to play back the SD card.
0h00m00s
SDR-T50
1
/;
:
Playback/Pause
6
5
:
:
Rewind playback
Fast forward playback
Stops the playback and shows the
thumbnails.
∫
:
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Playback
Playback
Still picture playback
2
Select [PICTURE/Built-inMemory] to play back the built-in
memory.
Select [PICTURE/SD CARD] to play back the SD card.
1
2
Change the mode to
.
Use the joystick to select the play mode
select icon
joystick.
A, then press the centre of the
SDR-H85
Select [PICTURE/HDD] to play back the HDD.
Select [PICTURE/SD CARD] to play back the SD card.
3
Select the media you wish to play back,
then press the centre of the joystick.
SDR-S50
4
Select the still picture to be played
back, then press the joystick.
≥
The operation icon will be displayed or hidden each time
the centre of the joystick is pressed.
≥
Next (previous) page can be displayed by selecting
.
/
5
Select the playback operation with
the joystick.
Select [PICTURE/SD CARD] to play back the SD card.
SDR-T50
1
/
;
:
Slide show (playback of the still pictures in
numerical order) start/pause.
2;
;1
:
:
Plays back the previous picture.
Plays back the next picture.
∫
:
Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails.
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Playback
Editing
Deleting scenes/still
pictures
1
Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate
confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion.
¬ Change the mode to
.
To delete by confirming images
being played back
Press the
button while scenes or still
pictures to be deleted are being played
back.
∫ Deleting multiple scenes/still pictures from the thumbnail display
1 Press the
thumbnail view screen is
displayed.
button while the
Select the scene/still picture to
be deleted, then press the
joystick.
≥ A scene or still picture will be selected,
2 Select [SELECT] or [ALL
SCENES] and press the
joystick.
and
will be displayed. Press the centre
of the joystick again to deselect.
≥ 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
button.
≥ To continuously delete other scenes/still
pictures, repeat steps 3-4
≥ 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 still
pictures on the selected date will be
deleted.)
When you stop deleting halfway
Press the MENU button while deleting.
≥ The scenes or still pictures that have
already been deleted when the deletion is
cancelled cannot be restored.
≥ Protected scenes/still pictures cannot be
deleted.
To complete editing
Press the MENU button.
3
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in
step 2)
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Playback
Editing
Formatting
2
Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the
medium will be erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, DVD
disc etc.
Select the menu. (l 19)
SDR-S50
[SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD]
Select [YES], then press the joystick.
≥ After formatting is complete, press the MENU button to close the message screen.
/
SDR-T50
SDR-H85
[SETUP] # [FORMAT MEDIA]
1 Select [SD CARD], [Built-inMemory] or [HDD] and press the joystick.
2 Select [YES], then press the joystick.
≥ After formatting is complete, press the MENU button to close the message screen.
/
SDR-T50
SDR-H85
≥ Perform a physical formatting of the built-in memory/HDD when this unit is to be disposed/
transferred.
≥ 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.
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Playback
With a TV
Watching Video/Pictures
on your TV
1
The motion pictures and still pictures recorded by this unit can be played back on a TV.
≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
≥ If 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.)
A
AV cable (supplied)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will
go.
≥ Do not use any other AV cables
except the supplied one.
≥ Select the video input on the TV
that this unit is connected to.
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
1 Connect this unit and a TV.
∫ If the image or audio from this unit
does not appear on the TV
≥ Check the connections.
2 Turn on this unit, and change
the mode to
.
≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as
they go.
3 Start playback on this unit.
≥ Check the TV’s input setting (input
switch). (For more information, please
read the operating instructions for the
TV.)
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Others
Specifications
SD Video Camera
/
SDR-T50
SDR-S50
SD/HDD Video Camera
SDR-H85
Information for your safety
Power source:
DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor)
DC 3.6 V (When using battery)
Power consumption:
Recording:
SDR-S50
2.9 W
SDR-H85
3.5 W
Charging:
SDR-S50
7.7 W
SDR-H85
7.7 W
/
/
SDR-T50
SDR-T50
Signal system
CCIR: 625 lines, 50 fields PAL colour signal
Normal recording mode: Based on the SD-Video standard
Recording SD card
format
Built-in
memory
Normal recording mode:
Independent standard
SDR-T50
HDD
Normal recording mode:
Independent standard
SDR-H85
Long recording mode: Independent standard
Image sensor
Lens
1/8z CCD image sensor
Total: 800 K
Effective pixels:520 K (4:3), 470 K (16:9)
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 2571 mm (16:9)
Minimum focus distance:
Approx. 2 cm (Wide)/Approx. 1.5 m (Tele)
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Zoom
70k optical zoom, 78k enhanced optical zoom, 100k/3500k
digital zoom
Monitor
2.7z wide LCD monitor (approx. 123 K dots)
Stereo (with a zoom function)
1 round speaker
Microphone
Speaker
White balance
adjustment
Auto tracking white balance system
Standard illumination
1,400 lx
Minimum required
illumination
Approx. 5 lx (1/25 in low light mode)
Approx. 2 lx with the colour night view function
AV terminal video
output level
1.0 Vp-p, 75 h, PAL system
AV terminal audio
output level (Line)
316 mV, 600 h
USB
SD card
Read only (No copyright protection support)
Built-in
memory
Read only
Read only
SDR-T50
SDR-H85
HDD
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type Mini AB
Dimensions
Mass
/
54.9 mm (W)k64 mm (H)k107.3 mm (D)
(excluding projecting parts)
SDR-S50
SDR-T50
55.1 mm (W)k64 mm (H)k107.3 mm (D)
(excluding projecting parts)
SDR-H85
Approx. 212 g
SDR-S50
[without battery (supplied) and an SD card
(optional)]
Approx. 213 g
[without battery (supplied)]
SDR-T50
SDR-H85
SDR-S50
Approx. 273 g
[without battery (supplied)]
Mass in operation
Approx. 239 g
[with battery (supplied) and an SD card
(optional)]
Approx. 238 g
[with battery (supplied)]
SDR-T50
SDR-H85
Approx. 317.5 g
[with battery (supplied)]
Operating temperature 0 oC to 40 oC
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Operating humidity
10% to 80%
See page 13
Battery operation time
Motion pictures
Recording SD card
media
SD Memory Card:
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)
Built-in
memory
4 GB
SDR-T50
SDR-H85
HDD
80 GB
Compression
Normal recording mode: MPEG-2
Long recording mode: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Recording mode and
transfer rate
XP: Approx. 10 Mbps (VBR)
SP: Approx. 5 Mbps (VBR)
LP: Approx. 2.5 Mbps (VBR)
LXP: Approx. 5 Mbps (VBR)
LSP: Approx. 2.5 Mbps (VBR)
LLP: Approx. 1.25 Mbps (VBR)
Picture size
640k480 (4:3), 640k360 (16:9)
Audio compression
Normal recording mode: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 2
Long recording mode: AAC
16 bit (48 kHz)
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Still pictures
Recording SD card
media
SD Memory Card:
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)
Built-in
memory
4 GB
SDR-T50
SDR-H85
HDD
80 GB
Compression
JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2
standard), DPOF corresponding
Picture size
640k480 (4:3), 640k360 (16:9)
AC adaptor
Information for your safety
Power source:
Power consumption:
DC output:
AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
12 W
DC 5.0 V, 1.6 A (Unit operation)
Dimensions
Mass
46 mm (W)k25 mm (H)k75.5 mm (D)
Approx. 115 g
Specifications may change without prior notice.
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Others
Reading the Operating Instructions
(PDF format)
≥
You have practised the basic operations
introduced in these operating instructions and
want to progress to advanced operations.
readstep2_allversions.html
If using the following OS
≥ You want to check the Troubleshooting.
jWindows 2000 SP4
jWindows XP SP2/SP3
jWindows Vista SP1/SP2
jWindows 7
Insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating
Instructions (supplied), click [Adobe(R)
Reader(R)] and then follow the messages
on the screen to install.
In these kinds of situations refer to
Operating Instructions (PDF format)
recorded on the CD-ROM containing the
Operating Instructions (supplied).
∫ For Windows
1
Turn the PC on and insert the
CD-ROM containing the
Operating Instructions
(supplied).
∫ To uninstall the Operating
Instructions (PDF format)
Delete the PDF file from the “Program
Files\Panasonic\SDR\” folder.
≥
When the contents in the Program Files
folder cannot be displayed, click the [Show
the contents of this folder] to display them.
2 Select the desired language
and then click [Operating
Instructions] to install.
∫ For Mac
Turn the PC on and insert the
(Example: When an English language OS)
1
CD-ROM containing the
Operating Instructions
(supplied).
2 Open the “Manual” folder in
“VFF0568” and then copy the
PDF file with the desired
language inside the folder.
3 Double click the “S50_T50_H85
Operating Instructions”
shortcut icon on the desktop.
∫ When the Operating Instructions
(PDF format) will not open
3 Double click the PDF file to
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or
later or Adobe Reader 6.0 or later to browse or
print the Operating Instructions (PDF format).
Download and install a version of Adobe
Reader that you can use with your OS from
the following Web Site.
open it.
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EU
Panasonic Corporation
Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2)
Panasonic Testing Centre
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© Panasonic Corporation 2009
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