Panasonic SDRH85K User Manual

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.

Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.

For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

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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 in a

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:

≥ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

≥ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

≥ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

≥ 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:

Model No.:

Responsible party:

Panasonic

SDR-S50P/SDR-T55P/SDR-T50P/SDR-H85P

Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

1-800-211-PANA (7262)

Support Contact:

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.

SDR-S50P

SDR-H85P

SDR-T55P

SDR-T50P

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

≥ Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.

≥ Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.

≥ Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.

≥ Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.

≥ 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 oC (140 oF) or

incinerate.

AC adaptor

This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.

But

≥ In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power

supply only.

≥ When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to

suit the AC outlet configuration.

≥ 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.

≥ 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 powers the product

you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information

on how to recycle this battery.

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material –

special handling may apply.

See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

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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.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

11) Only use attachments/accessories

specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the

cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table

specified by the

4) Follow all instructions.

manufacturer, or

sold with the

apparatus. When a

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

cart is used, use caution when moving

the cart/apparatus combination to avoid

injury from tip-over.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings.

Install in accordance with the

manufacturer’s instructions.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning

storms or when unused for long periods

of time.

8) Do not install near any heat sources

such as radiators, heat registers,

stoves, or other apparatus (including

amplifiers) that produce heat.

14) 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.

9) 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.

10) Protect the power cord from being

walked on or pinched particularly at

plugs, convenience receptacles, and the

point where they exit from the

apparatus.

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Precautions

USE & LOCATION

device which could be damaged by

improper handling or storage.

WARNING

≥ TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your

camera and power supply should not be

exposed to rain or moisture. Do not

CARE

≥ TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA ... Do not

use strong or abrasive detergents when

cleaning your camera body.

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 your camera from the

power supply before cleaning.

≥ 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.

≥ AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD

CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY

YOUNG CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW

CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD.

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other

Countries outside the European Union

CAUTION

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

≥ 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.

method of disposal.

≥ 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

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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.

(l 111)

∫ 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).

∫ 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.

∫ For the purposes of these

operating instructions

≥ 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

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 recommended in these places.

are indicated by

in these

operating instructions.

≥ Functions that can be used for still picture

recording/still picture playback are

indicated by

instructions.

in these operating

≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an

arrow, for example: l 00

∫ Handling of built-in memory

[SDR-T55]/[SDR-T50]

SDR-T55

This unit is equipped with the built-in 8 GB

memory. When using this component, pay

attention to the following points.

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. (l 79, 86)

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 consumer support. (l 124, 125)

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. (l 79, 86)

≥ Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 16)

illuminates while the SD card or built-in

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Once the HDD is out of order, data cannot

be restored.

. Pictures may be slightly

different from the original.

SDR-H85

≥ The illustrations used in these operating

Operation may stop in hot or cold

environments.

The unit is disabled in order to protect the

HDD.

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.

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.

∫ Cards that you can use with

this unit

Transportation

When the unit is transported, turn off the

power and be careful not to shake, drop, or

cause impact to the 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.

Falling detection

[

] 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 18)

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.

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.

(l 111)

≥ Refer to page 23 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

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.

IMPORTANT

∫ Carefully observe copyright

laws

≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories.

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.

Dolby and the double-D symbol are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

≥ 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

These operating instructions are designed

for use with models

SDR-S50

and

Corporation.

SDR-T50

SDR-T55

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≥ 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.

≥ 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

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.

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Contents

Accessories............................................12

Quick Guide............................................13

Recording

Recording (Basic)

Preparation

[1] Before recording........................ 35

Intelligent Auto Mode................... 36

Quick start.................................... 38

Quick power on............................ 38

[2] Recording motion pictures....... 39

Selecting a media to record

Before using

[1] Parts identification and

handling.......................................16

Setup

[1] Power supply.............................. 19

Inserting the battery ..................... 19

Charging the battery .................... 20

Charging and recording time........ 21

[2] Recording to a card ................... 23

Cards that you can use with

this unit......................................... 23

Inserting/removing an SD card ..... 24

[3] Turning the unit on/off............... 25

Turning the power on and off

[SDR-T55]/[SDR-T50]/

[SDR-H85] ................................... 40

Recording in long recording mode .... 41

Recording modes/approximate

recordable time............................ 42

Audio recording modes................ 44

Shooting guide............................. 44

[3] Recording still pictures............. 45

Picture size .................................. 46

Simultaneous recording

with the power button................... 25

Turning the power on and off

(recording still pictures while

recording motion pictures) ........... 46

Number of recordable pictures ..... 46

[4] Recording functions.................. 47

Enhanced optical zoom ............... 47

Digital zoom function ................... 47

Image stabilizer function .............. 48

[5] AF/AE tracking ........................... 49

with the LCD monitor ................... 25

[4] Selecting a mode ....................... 26

[5] Using the menu screen ............. 27

Language selection...................... 28

Menu list....................................... 28

[6] Setting date and time................. 32

World time setting

Recording (Advanced)

(Displaying the time of the travel

destination) .................................. 33

[7] Adjusting LCD monitor.............. 34

LCD monitor adjustment .............. 34

Recording Yourself....................... 34

[1] Recording functions of

operation icons...........................50

Operation icons............................ 50

[2] Recording functions of

menus ..........................................54

[3] Manual recording functions...... 58

White balance.............................. 59

Manual shutter speed/

iris adjustment.............................. 60

Recording with Manual focus....... 61

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Playback

With a PC

Playback

Before using

[1] Motion picture playback............ 62

Creating still picture from motion

picture .......................................... 64

Time frame index ......................... 65

Playing back motion pictures

[1] What you can do with a PC....... 86

End User License Agreement...... 88

[2] Operating environment ............. 89

Setup

[1] Installation.................................. 92

[2] Connecting to a PC.................... 94

About the PC display ................... 96

by date ......................................... 65

Repeat playback .......................... 66

Resuming the previous

playback....................................... 66

[2] Still picture playback ................. 67

Playing back still pictures

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 Mac................................ 99

by date ......................................... 69

Changing the playback setting and

playing back the slide show ......... 69

Editing

Others

[1] Deleting scenes/still pictures ... 70

Protecting scenes/still pictures..... 71

[2] Dividing a scene to partially

delete............................................72

[3] DPOF setting .............................. 73

[4] Copying between SD card and

Built-in Memory/HDD .....................74

Copying [SDR-T55]/[SDR-T50]/

Indications

[1] Indications................................ 100

[2] Messages.................................. 103

About recovery........................... 104

Helpful hints

[1] Functions that cannot be used

simultaneously..........................105

[2] Troubleshooting....................... 106

Cautions for use ..................................110

Specifications ......................................116

Optional accessories ..........................120

Accessory Order Form

[SDR-H85].................................... 75

[5] Formatting .................................. 76

With a TV

[1] Watching Video/Pictures on

your TV.........................................77

(For USA and Puerto Rico

Customers) ................................ 122

Limited Warranty

(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND

PUERTO RICO).....................................123

Warranty

(For Canadian Customers)..................125

Index .....................................................126

Spanish Quick Use Guide/

Backup

With other products

[1] Connecting a DVD burner to

copy to/play back a disc ...............79

Preparing for copying/

playing back................................. 79

Copying to discs........................... 81

Playing back the copied disc........ 83

Managing the copied disc ............ 84

[2] Dubbing images onto other

video devices ..............................85

Guía española para el uso rápido ......128

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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.

Battery pack

VW-VBL090

(SDR-S50)

(SDR-T55/SDR-T50)

Battery pack

VW-VBK180

(SDR-H85)

AC adaptor

VSK0711

AC cable

K2CA2CA00025

AV cable

K2KYYYY00054

USB cable

K1HY04YY0032

CD-ROM

Software

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Quick Guide

∫ Inserting the battery

Install the battery by inserting it in the

direction shown in the figure.

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 center of the SD card and then

pull it straight out.

3) Securely close the SD card cover.



∫ How to turn on the power

Turning the power on and off with the

power button

Insert the battery until it clicks and

locks.

Press the power button to turn on the power.

∫ Charging the battery





The status indicator lights.

≥ To turn off the power, hold down the power



button until the status indicator goes off.

Connect the AC adaptor to this unit’s

DC input terminal.

Connect the AC cable to the AC

adaptor, then the AC outlet.

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.

∫ To turn on the power

≥ For the AC cable, plug in 2 and then 3.

∫ Inserting/removing an SD card



The status indicator lights.



∫ To turn off the power

Access lamp [ACCESS] A

≥ When this unit is accessing the SD

card or built-in memory, the access

lamp lights up.



The status indicator goes off.

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2) Press the

button.

∫ Selecting a mode

Operate the mode switch to change the

mode to

∫ When selecting media to

record from the menu

[SDR-T55/SDR-T50/SDR-H85]

Select the menu. (l 27)

Recording mode (l 39, 45)

Playback mode (l 62, 67)

∫ Language selection

[MEDIA SELECT]

1) Press the MENU button, then select

[SETUP] # [LANGUAGE] and press the

joystick.

SDR-T50

SDR-T55

2) Select [English] and the press the

joystick.

∫ Recording motion pictures

1) Change the mode to

LCD monitor.

and open the

2) Press the recording start/stop button to

start recording.

VIDEO/SD CARD

VIDEO/Built-inMemory

PICTURE/SD CARD

PICTURE/Built-inMemory

SDR-H85

≥ When you begin recording, ; changes to

¥.

VIDEO/SD CARD

VIDEO/HDD

PICTURE/SD CARD

PICTURE/HDD

∫ Recording still pictures

1) Change the mode to

LCD monitor.

and open the

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∫ Motion picture playback

∫ Still picture playback

1) Change the mode to

2) Use the joystick to select the Play Mode

Select icon A, then press the center of

the joystick.

1) Change the mode to

2) Use the joystick to select the Play Mode

Select icon A, then press the center of

the joystick.

3) Select the media you wish to play back,

then press the center of the joystick.

≥ Select [VIDEO/SD CARD] to play back the

SD card.

3) Select the media you wish to play back,

then press the center of the joystick.

≥ Select [PICTURE/SD CARD] to play back

the SD card.

SDR-T50

SDR-T55

Select [VIDEO/Built-inMemory] to play

back the built-in memory.

SDR-H85

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.

SDR-T55

SDR-T50

Select [PICTURE/Built-inMemory] to play

back the built-in memory.

SDR-H85

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

joystick.

0h00m00s

1/;: Playback/Pause

1/;: Slide show (playback of the still

pictures in numerical order) start/

pause.

2;: Plays back the previous picture.

;1: Plays back the next picture.

∫:

Rewind playback

Fast forward playback

Stops the playback and shows

the thumbnails.

∫:

Stops the playback and shows

the thumbnails.

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Preparation

Before using

Parts identification and

handling

LCD monitor

≥ Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of

the arrow with your fingers.

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 color level of the LCD

monitor can be adjusted. (l 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.

Intelligent auto/Manual button

[iA/MANUAL] (l 36)

Optical image stabilizer button

[

, O.I.S.] (l 48)

Power button [ ] (l 25)

Delete button [ ] (l 70)

Long recording button [LONG REC.]

(l 41)

Audio-video output terminal [A/V]

(l 77, 85)

≥ Use the AV cable (only the supplied

cable).

USB terminal [ ] (l 80, 94)

Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 24)

10 SD card slot (l 24)

11 SD card cover [SD CARD] (l 24)

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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.

15 Microphone (built-in, stereo)

16 AF/AE button [AF/AE] (l 49)

17 Joystick

Use the joystick to select the recording

functions and playback operations, and to

operate the menu screen.

16 17

18 19

Move the joystick up, down, left, or right

to select a setting or scene and then

press the joystick to set it.





Select by moving up, down, left or right.

Set by pressing the center.

≥ Menu screen operations (l 27)

≥ To select the recording functions (l 50)

≥ To adjust manually (l 58)

≥ Playback operations (l 62, 67)

18 Mode switch (l 26)

19 Recording start/stop button (l 39)

20 Menu button [MENU] (l 27)

21 Battery holder (l 19)

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22 Photoshot button [

] (l 45)

23 When recording: Zoom lever [W/T]

22 23 24

(l 47)

When playing back: Thumbnail

display switch [

Volume lever [sVOLr] (l 64)

24 Speaker

] (l 63)/

25 Status indicator (l 25)

26 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD]

(SDR-H85) (l 8)

27 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 20)

≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except

the supplied one.

28 Grip belt

Adjust the belt length and the pad

position.

(U.S.A. only):

When this unit is purchased, a sensor tag

is attached to the grip belt. Remove the

tag before use.

Flip the belt.

Adjust the length.

Replace the belt.

29 Battery release lever [BATTERY]

(l 19)

30 Tripod receptacle

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Preparation

Setup

Power supply

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit

SDR-S50

SDR-T55

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 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.



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 for the first time.

≥ 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.

≥ Refer to page 113 when status indicator flashes either rapidly or slowly.

≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 12, 21, 120).

≥ 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 (77 oF)/humidity: 60%

SDR-S50/SDR-T55/SDR-T50

Battery model number

[Voltage/Capacity

(minimum)]

Maximum

continuously

recordable time

Actual

recordable time

Charging time

Supplied battery/

VW-VBL090 (optional)

[3.6 V/895 mAh]

2 h 20 min

1 h 20 min

40 min

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

(minimum)]

Maximum

Recording continuously

Actual

recordable

time

Charging

time

Recording

destination

mode

recordable

time

2 h 30 min

2 h 35 min

2 h 40 min

1 h 15 min

1 h 20 min

1 h 25 min

HDD

SP/LP/LXP/

LSP/LLP

Supplied battery/

VW-VBK180

(optional)

[3.6 V/1790 mAh]

2 h 50 min

XP/SP

LP/LXP/

LSP/LLP

5 h

2 h 40 min

5 h 5 min

HDD

LP/LXP/

LSP/LLP

5 h 10 min

2 h 45 min

VW-VBK360

(optional)

4 h 50 min

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

≥ 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

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≥ 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, then

will become red. If the battery

discharges, then (

) will flash.

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

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

Cannot be used.

picture

recording

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.

(l 107)

32 MB/64 MB/

128 MB/256 MB

SD Memory

Card

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.

≥ 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 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] 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 center 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.

≥ See page 113 for details on handling the SD card.

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Preparation

Setup

Turning the unit on/off

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.

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



The status indicator lights.

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

Change the mode to recording or playback.

Operate the mode switch to change the mode to

Recording mode (l 39, 45)

Playback mode (l 62, 67)

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Preparation

Setup

Using the menu screen

ENTER

1 Press the MENU button.

2 Select the desired top menu A,

then move the joystick right or

press the joystick.

4 Select the desired setting, then

press the joystick to enter the

selection.

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 B,

then move the joystick right or

press the joystick.

≥ Descriptions of submenus and current

settings on menus are displayed

scrolling at the bottom of the screen.

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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.

Menu list

Part of the menu will not be used depending on the used functions. (l 105)

Recording mode

*1 It is not displayed when the Intelligent auto mode is on.

*2 These menus are only for

*3 These menus are only for SDR-H85

*4 These menus are only for SDR-S50

SDR-T55

SDR-T50

SELECT] is set to [SD CARD].

SDR-T50 It will be displayed only when the [MEDIA SELECT] is set to

SDR-H85 It will be displayed only when the [MEDIA

SDR-T55

[Built-inMemory].

[BACKLIGHT COMPENS.]

[INTELLIGENT CONTRAST]

(l 51)

(l 52)

(l 53)

(l 44)

(l 56)

(l 61)

RECORD SETUP

[SCENE MODE]

[D.ZOOM]

(l 54)

(l 47)

(l 42)

(l 55)

(l 52)

(l 51)

(l 55)

[SOFT SKIN MODE]

[COLOR NIGHT REC]

[REC MODE]

[SHOOTING GUIDE]

[RELAY REC]

[WIND NOISE CANCELER]

[ASPECT]

[ZOOM MIC]

[FACE FRAMING]

[GUIDE LINES]

[WEB MODE]

[FADE]

[WB ADJUST]

[MF ASSIST]

PICTURE

[SELF TIMER]

[SHTR SOUND]

[FADE COLOR]

(l 57)

[AUTO SLOW SHTR]

(l 57)

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[ECONOMY]

MEDIA SELECT^*2*3

[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.

≥ The power save function will not

activate when:

Recording media may be set

independently for both still pictures and

motion pictures.

SDR-T55

SDR-T50

When recording to the SD card, select

[SD CARD]. When recording to the

built-in memory, select

[Built-inMemory]. (l 40, 62, 67)

SDR-H85

When recording to the SD card, select

[SD CARD]. When recording to the

HDD, select [HDD]. (l 40, 62, 67)

jconnected to AC adaptor

jusing the USB cable for PC, DVD

burner etc.

jPRE-REC is used

[QUICK POWER ON]

[QUICK START]

(l 38)

(l 44)

SETUP

[DISPLAY]

The screen indications are selected as

shown in the illustration below.

[AUDIO REC]

[OFF]

[ON]

1h20m

NOV 15 2010

[EXT. DISPLAY]

[CLOCK SET]

(l 78)

(l 32)

(l 33)

(l 32)

[SET WORLD TIME]

[DATE/TIME]

[DATE FORMAT]

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[ALERT SOUND]

[DEMO MODE]

Starting and stopping of recording and

power on/off can be confirmed with this

sound.

This item is used to start the unit

demonstration.

(Only when the mode is at the

position)

2 Beeps for 4 times

When an error occurs. Check the

sentence displayed on the screen.

(l 103)

SDR-S50

If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [ON]

when there is no SD card inserted, the

demonstration automatically starts.

SDR-T55

SDR-H85

SDR-T50

[POWER LCD]

[LCD SET]

(l 34)

(l 78)

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

[TV ASPECT]

[INITIAL SET]

automatically starts.

Set to [YES] for changing the menu

If any operation takes place, the

demonstration is canceled. However if

no operations take place for approx.

10 minutes, the demonstration

settings back to the default condition.

*2*3

(Settings for [MEDIA SELECT]

[CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will

not be changed.)

automatically starts again. To stop the

demonstration, set [DEMO MODE] to

[OFF] or insert an SD card.

*2*3

[FORMAT MEDIA]

(l 76)

[FORMAT CARD]

[LANGUAGE]

(l 28)

You can select the language on the

screen display and the menu screen.

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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 (optional) is connected, this

appears.

*3 These menus are only for

*4 These menus are only for SDR-H85

*5 These menus are only for SDR-S50

SDR-T55

SDR-T50

*6 This appears only when the [PICTURE/SD CARD] is selected.

This appears only when the [VIDEO/Built-inMemory] is

SDR-T55

selected.

SDR-T50

SDR-H85 This appears only when the [VIDEO/HDD] is selected.

VIDEO SETUP

[REPEAT PLAY]

DISC SETUP^*2

[FORMAT DISC]

(l 66)

(l 71)

(l 52)

(l 84)

[RESUME PLAY]

[AUTO PROTECT]

[CANCEL PROTECT]

[DISC STATUS]

[SCENE PROTECT]

[GUIDE LINES]

EDIT SCENE^*1

SETUP

*3*4

*7*8

[MEDIA STATUS]

(l 74)

[SPLIT&DELETE]

(l 72)

[CARD STATUS]

(l 74)

[DELETE]

(l 70)

COPY^*1*3*4

PICT. SETUP

[DPOF SET]

(l 73)

(l 75)

≥ For any other menus that are not

described above, refer to menus with the

same names for the recording mode and

motion picture playback.

VQT2L14

Preparation

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.

¬ Change the mode to

1 Select the menu. (l 27)

Changing the date and time display

mode

[SETUP] # [CLOCK SET]

Select the menu. (l 27)

[SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # [OFF]/[D/T]/

[DATE]

2 Select the date or time, then

adjust the desired value with

the joystick.

Changing the date format

Select the menu. (l 27)

[SETUP] # [DATE FORMAT] # [Y/M/D]/

[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

Displaying the World time setting

(l 33):

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.)

[HOME]/

[DESTINATION]

≥ The year can be set between 2000 and

2039.

≥ The 12-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. (l 33)

≥ Press the MENU button to complete the

setting.

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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.

region successively. If the home region

has already been set once, execute the

1 Select the menu. (l 27)

[SETUP] # [SET WORLD TIME]

menu operation for Step 1.

≥ If the clock is not set, adjust the clock to

the current time. (l 32)

≥ When the [HOME] (your home region) is

not set, the message appears. Press the

joystick to move to Step 3.

(Only when setting the region of your

travel destination)

Select your travel destination

and enter the selection with the

joystick.

(Only when setting your home region)

Select [HOME] and press the

joystick.

(Only when setting your home region)

Select your home region and

enter the selection with the

joystick.

The local time at the selected travel

destination

The time difference between the travel

destination and the home region

≥ 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

to standard time.

The current time

The time difference from GMT

(Greenwich Mean Time)

≥

To set to daylight savings time, press the

joystick forward. appears and the

≥ Close the setting by pressing the MENU

button.

appears and the time of 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.

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.

(Only when setting the region of your

travel destination)

Select [DESTINATION] and

press the joystick.

≥

If you cannot find your travel destination in

the area shown on the screen, set it by using

the time difference from your home region.

≥ When the home region is set for the first

time, the screen for selecting home/travel

destination appears after setting the home

VQT2L14

Preparation

Setup

Adjusting LCD monitor

* It is not displayed in the Manual Mode or

in the playback mode.

LCD monitor adjustment

≥ If you use the AC adaptor, the

≥ These settings will not affect the images

actually recorded.

indication appears and the screen

becomes brighter automatically when the

power is turned on.

∫ Adjusting the brightness and

color level of the LCD monitor

It adjusts brightness and color density on the

LCD monitor.

≥ The recordable time using the battery will

become shorter when you use this unit

with the LCD monitor lit up.

Select the menu. (l 27)

Recording Yourself

[SETUP] # [LCD SET]

¬ Change the mode to

1 Use the joystick to select the

item, then press the center of

Rotate the LCD monitor towards

the lens side.

the joystick.

[BRIGHTNESS]:

Brightness of the LCD monitor

[COLOR]:

Color level of the LCD monitor

≥ Select

and press the center of the

joystick to return to the previous screen.

2 Make adjustments

≥ The image is horizontally flipped as if you

see a mirror image. (However the image

recorded is the same as a normal

recording.)

≥ When the LCD monitor is rotated towards

the lens side, the icon will not be displayed

even if you press the joystick.

≥ Close the setting by pressing the MENU

button.

≥ Only some indications will appear on the

screen. When

appears, return the

∫ Power LCD

direction of the LCD monitor to normal

position and check the warning/alarm

indication. (l 103)

This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor

in bright places including outdoors.

Select the menu. (l 27)

[SETUP] # [POWER LCD]

: Makes even brighter /

: Makes

brighter /

Makes darker /

: No setting (normal) /

: Auto

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Recording

Recording (Basic)

Before recording

∫ Basic camera positioning





Hold the unit with both hands.

Put your hand through the grip belt.

≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with

another person or object.

≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is

backlit, it will become dark in the recording.

≥ Keep your arms near your body and separate your legs for better balance.

≥ Do not cover the microphones with your hand.

∫ Basic motion picture recording

≥ The unit should normally be held steady when recording.

≥ If you move the unit when recording, do so slowly, maintaining a constant speed.

≥ 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.

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Intelligent Auto Mode

The following modes based on shooting conditions 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.

≥ Please refer to page 58 about 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 images.

≥ Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired mode.

≥ In the Portrait mode, a subject that is bigger and close to center of the screen will be

surrounded by an orange frame. (l 55)

≥ Image stabilizer function (l 48) is set to Active mode/ON in all modes.

≥ Faces may not be detected depending on the recording conditions, such as when faces

are of certain sizes or at certain angles or when digital zoom is used.

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∫ About Intelligent Auto Mode

Auto focus

The unit focuses automatically.

≥ Auto focus does not work correctly in the

following situations. Record pictures in the

Manual Focus Mode. (l 61)

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.

jRecording distant and close-up objects

at the same time

jRecording a subject behind a dirty or

dusty window

Depending on the brightness of the subject

etc., the aperture and shutter speed are

automatically adjusted for an optimum

brightness.

jRecording a subject that is surrounded

by objects with glossy surfaces or by

highly reflective objects

For details on Scene mode, refer to page 54.

For how to set Manual focus/white balance

manually, refer to page 58-61.

≥ Color balance and focus may not be

adjusted automatically depending on light

sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust

these settings. (l 59, 61)

Automatic white balance

10 000K

000K

10)

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

2) Blue sky

3) Cloudy sky (rain)

4) TV screen

5) Sunlight

6) White fluorescent lamp

7) Halogen light bulb

8) Incandescent light bulb

9) Sunrise or sunset

10) Candlelight

If the automatic white balance is not

functioning normally, adjust the white

balance manually. (l 56,59)

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≥ Quick start standby mode is canceled if

jabout 5 minutes have elapsed

jmode is set to

≥ It may take some time for Automatic white

balance to adjust.

Quick start

This unit will resume recording/pause mode

about 0.8 seconds after the LCD monitor is

reopened.

≥ Start time will not shorten if there is no SD

card inserted.

≥ In the Quick start mode, the zoom

magnification becomes 1k.

≥ If [ECONOMY] (l 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.

≥ Turn the unit off using the power button.

SDR-T50

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.

SDR-H85

Quick power on

Start time will be shorten if the [HDD] is

selected in the [MEDIA SELECT], even if

there is no SD card inserted.

When the power is turned on with the mode

set to

, the unit will enter the recording

¬ Change the mode to

pause mode after about 1.9 seconds.

Select the menu. (l 27)

1 Select the menu. (l 27)

[SETUP] # [QUICK START] # [ON]

2 Close the LCD monitor while

[SETUP] # [QUICK POWER ON] #

[ON]

the mode is set to

≥ In the Quick power on mode, the zoom

magnification becomes 1k.



The status indicator A flashes green and the

unit goes into Quick start standby mode.

3 Open the LCD monitor.

The status indicator A lights red and the unit

is put into recording pause.

≥ 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.

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Recording

Recording (Basic)

Recording motion

pictures

≥ Open the lens cover before turning the unit on. (l 17)

0h00m00s

1 Change the mode to

and

≥ Still pictures can be recorded while

recording the motion picture. (l 46)

≥ 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.)

open the LCD monitor.

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

¥.

Press the recording start/stop

button again to pause recording.

Normal recording mode:

SD CARD

Maximum number of recordable scenes: 9801

Maximum number of different dates: 99

∫

Screen indications in the

Motion Picture Recording Mode

(l 65

)

0h00m00s

(In the case of SD cards it is the maximum

number of recordable scenes per card.)

Built-in Memory/HDD

R 1h20m

SDR-T50

SDR-H85

SDR-T55

Maximum number of recordable scenes:

98901

Maximum number of different dates:

999 (l 65)

Recording mode

Remaining time left for recording

(When the remaining time is less than

1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes red.)

Recording time elapsed

Long recording mode:

Maximum number of recordable scenes:

89100

Each time the unit is put into recording

pause, the counter display will be reset

to “0h00m00s”.

Maximum number of different dates:

99 (l 65)

When either of them reaches to the maximum

limit, additional scenes cannot be recorded.

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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. (l 27)

[MEDIA SELECT]

Select the media to record motion pictures or still pictures, then press

the center of the joystick.

SDR-T50

SDR-T55

VIDEO/SD CARD

VIDEO/Built-inMemory

PICTURE/SD CARD

PICTURE/Built-inMemory

SDR-H85

VIDEO/SD CARD

VIDEO/HDD

PICTURE/SD CARD

PICTURE/HDD

≥ Media set for still pictures and motion pictures will be outlined in a yellow frame.

≥ Press MENU button to end.

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Recording in long recording mode

Pressing the LONG REC. button allows for recording at the same image quality as Normal

recording mode for approximately twice as long.

Long recording button

Pressing the button will switch

between Normal recording mode and

Long recording mode.

LONG

REC.

1 Press and hold the LONG REC.

button.

0h00m00s

LONG REC LSP

LONG REC

≥ The Long recording icon

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.

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Recording modes/approximate recordable time

Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded.

Select the menu. (l 27)

[RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting

Normal recording mode





Recording mode

4 GB

1 h 40 min

3 h 30 min

7 h

50 min

3 h 20 min

7 h

8 GB

16 GB

32 GB

64 GB

1 h 45 min

3 h 30 min

7 h 30 min

15 h

SD card

14 h

15 h

30 h

60 h 30 min

SDR-T55

Built-in

memory

8 GB

1 h 45 min

3 h 30 min

7 h

SDR-T50

Built-in

memory

4 GB

50 min

1 h 40 min

37 h

3 h 20 min

SDR-H85

HDD

80 GB

18 h 30 min

74 h 30 min

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Long recording mode

Recording mode





LXP

LSP

3 h 20 min

7 h

LLP

4 GB

1 h 40 min

3 h 30 min

7 h

6 h 40 min

14 h

8 GB

16 GB

32 GB

64 GB

SD card

14 h

28 h

15 h

30 h

60 h

30 h

60 h

121 h

SDR-T55

Built-in

memory

8 GB

3 h 30 min

7 h

14 h

SDR-T50

Built-in

memory

4 GB

1 h 40 min

37 h

3 h 20 min

74 h

6 h 40 min

149 h

SDR-H85

HDD

80 GB

Favors image quality

Favors recording time

≥ If a recording with a lot of movement is recorded, the recording time is reduced.

≥ The recordable time may be reduced if recording of short scene is repeated.

≥ 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).

≥ Recordable time using the battery (l 21)

≥ 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.

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Audio recording modes

Shooting guide

In Normal recording mode, you may switch

the audio recording method for motion

picture recording on the SD Card.

Message is displayed when this unit is

moved rapidly.

Select the menu. (l 27)

[RECORD SETUP] # [SHOOTING

GUIDE] # [ON]

SDR-T50

SDR-T55

SDR-H85

Select [SD CARD] in

[MEDIA SELECT].

When “CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST.”

appears, move the unit slowly while

recording.

Select the menu. (l 27)

[SETUP] # [AUDIO REC] # [DOLBY]

≥ 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].)

≥ In some recording conditions, messages

may not appear.

or [MPEG]

[DOLBY] (Dolby Digital):

This is a recording method suitable for

creating a DVD-Video disc using the DVD

burner. (l 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.

≥ This function’s default setting is [DOLBY].

≥ 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.

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Recording

Recording (Basic)

Recording still pictures

≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the power. (l 17)

Still pictures can also be recorded while recording motion pictures.

≥ Refer to page 40 for methods for selecting recording media.

1 Change the mode to

and

∫ About the screen indications in

open the LCD monitor.

Still Picture Recording

2 Press the

button.

R3000

R3000:

Remaining number of still

pictures

(Flashes in red when [0]

appears.)

≥ Because of slower shutter speeds, it is

recommended that you use a tripod when

recording in low light.

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Picture size

Number of recordable

pictures

Records at the number of recording pixels

set under [ASPECT] (l 55).

≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their

main memory size.

Aspect

4:3

Number of pixels

640k480

Picture size

640k360

512 MB

1 GB

3600

16:9

640k360

7400

15000

30000

45000

60500

92000

2 GB

≥ 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.

4 GB

6 GB

8 GB

SD card

12 GB

16 GB

24 GB

32 GB

48 GB

64 GB

Simultaneous recording

(recording still pictures

while recording motion

pictures)

99999

You can record still pictures even while

recording motion pictures.

¬ Change the mode to

SDR-T55

8 GB

4 GB

60500

30000

Built-in memory

While recording motion pictures,

press the button (press to the

SDR-T50

Built-in memory

bottom) to take the picture.

SDR-H85

80 GB

99999

HDD

* 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.

≥ 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.

jImage quality is different from ordinary

still pictures.

jThe remaining usable capacity (number

of pictures that can be taken) indication

does not appear.

≥ For vivid still pictures, we recommend

pausing motion picture recording and

taking still pictures after releasing the

PRE-REC mode.

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Recording

Recording (Basic)

Recording functions

¬ 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.

_W

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 (4.9 feet)

or more.

Select the menu. (l 27)

[RECORD SETUP] # [D.ZOOM] #

desired setting

[OFF]:

[100k]:

[3500k]:

Optical zoom only (Up to 78k)

Up to 100k

Up to 3500k

≥ When the zoom magnification is 1k, this

unit can focus on a subject approx. 2 cm

(0.8z) away from the lens.

≥ 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.

¬ 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 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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Recording

Recording (Basic)

AF/AE tracking

≥ Open the lens cover before turning the unit on. (l 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)

AF/AE

¬ Change the mode to

3 Start recording.

≥ Pressing and holding the AF/AE

button releases the AF/AE tracking.

1 Press the AF/AE button

∫ About target frame

≥ 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

button to regain target lock.

≥ When Intelligent Auto Mode is set to

(Portrait), the prioritized face frame (in

orange) will change to the target frame,

and the subject’s face will be tracked.

≥ It may track different objects or may not

lock the target depending on the recording

conditions such as the following:

jWhen the object is too large or too small

jWhen color of the object is similar to the

background

Align the subject with the target

frame and press the AF/AE

button to lock on to the target

jWhen the scene is dark

≥ AF/AE tracking will be canceled in the

following cases.

jWhen the mode is changed

jWhen the power is turned off

jWhen the Scene mode is set

jWhen the unit is switched to Intelligent

Auto Mode/Manual Mode

A Target frame

jWhen the unit is switched to face-to-

face recording.

≥ To change the target, press the AF/AE

button and align the target frame with

the new subject and press the AF/AE

button once again.

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Recording

(Advanced)

Recording functions of

operation icons

Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded.

¬ Change the mode to

1 Press the joystick, and icons

will be displayed on the

screen.

Operation icons

Backlight compensation

Fade

Help mode

Web mode

Guide line

1/2NEXT

PRE-REC

≥ The indication changes each time the

joystick is moved down.

Intelligent contrast control

≥ The indication disappears when the center

of the joystick is pressed again.

Soft skin mode

Color night rec

(e.g. Backlight compensation)

Select an icon with the

joystick.

* Not displayed when the Intelligent Auto

Mode is on.

≥ The shaded operation icons are not

displayed while recording.

≥ If you turn off the power or change the

mode to

, Color night rec and

Backlight compensation functions are

canceled and if you turn off the power, the

Fade function is canceled.

1/2NEXT

≥ To release, reselect the operation icon.

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Function

Effect

This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening

of a backlit subject.

Backlight

compensation

When you start recording, the image/audio gradually

appears. (Fade in)

Fade

When you pause recording, the image/audio

gradually disappears. (Fade out)

≥ The Fade setting is canceled when the recording

stops.

(Fade in)

∫ To select the color for Fade in/out

Select the menu. (l 27)

[RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOR] # [WHITE] or

[BLACK]

(Fade out)

Select the desired icon with the joystick to display an

explanation on the screen.

Help mode

To exit the help mode

Press the MENU button.

You can record motion pictures of under 10 minutes,

suitable for uploading to YouTube.

WEB MODE

≥ The web mode icon [

] appears.

Press the recording start/stop button to start

recording.

≥ Countdown of remaining time will start from “9m59s”.

≥ Recording will pause automatically after 10 minutes

from start of the recording.

≥ Web mode is canceled if you turn the unit off.

≥ To upload motion pictures to YouTube (l 98)

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Function

Effect

You can check if the image is level while recording or

playing back motion pictures and still pictures. The

function can also be used to estimate the balance of

the composition.

Guide line

≥ The guide lines do not appear on the images actually

recorded.

∫ Selecting the type of Guide line

Select the menu. (l 27)

[RECORD SETUP] # [GUIDE LINES] # desired

setting

∫ Displaying Guide lines at playback

≥ Change the mode to

[VIDEO SETUP] # [GUIDE LINES] # desired setting

≥ Set to [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.

PRE-REC

appears on the screen.

PRE-REC

≥ Aim this unit at the subject and position it securely.

Press the recording start/stop button to start

recording.

≥ 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.

Intelligent contrast

control

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Function

Effect

This makes skin colors appear softer for a more

attractive appearance.

Soft skin mode

This is more effective if you record a person closely

from the torso up.

This function allows you to record color images in

very low light situations. (Minimum required

illumination: approx. 2 lx)

Color night rec

Fade:

may be different from the date when the

≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using

recording actually started.

fade in become black (or white).

Intelligent contrast control:

≥ If there are extremely dark or bright parts

or the brightness is insufficient, the effect

may not be clear.

Help mode:

≥ Recording and function settings cannot be

performed while in help mode.

WEB MODE:

Soft skin mode:

≥ You cannot switch to web mode while

recording.

≥ If the background or anything else in the

scene has colors similar to the skin color,

they will also be smoothed.

≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the effect

may not be clear.

≥ If 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.

PRE-REC:

≥ PRE-REC is canceled in the following

cases.

jIf you change the mode.

jIf you press the MENU button.

jIf you turn the unit off.

jIf you start recording.

j3 hours have elapsed

Color night rec:

≥ 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

≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames

were missed.

≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may

become washed out for a while.

≥ Bright dots that are usually invisible may

be seen, but this is not a malfunction.

≥ Using a tripod is recommended.

≥ In darker areas, Auto focus may focus a

bit slower. This is normal.

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Recording

(Advanced)

Recording functions of

menus

Function

Effect/Setting method

When you record images in different situations, this

mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and

apertures.

SCENE MODE

≥ Change the mode to

Select the menu. (l 27)

[RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting

≥ Set [SCENE MODE] to [OFF] to cancel the function.

5Sports:

To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback

and pause of playback

Portrait:

To make people stand out against the background

Low light:

For dark scenes, such as at dusk

Spotlight:

Improved quality when subject is brightly illuminated.

Snow:

Improved image quality when shooting in snowy locations.

Beach:

To make blue in the sea or sky vibrant

Sunset:

To make red in the sunrise or sunset vibrant

Fireworks:

To capture the fireworks in the night sky beautifully

Scenery:

For spatial scenery

Night scenery:

To capture the evening or night scenery beautifully.

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Function

Effect/Setting method

It is possible to continuously record motion picture to

an SD card when there is no space available in the built-

in memory. (It allows you to record only to SD card from

built-in memory.)

SDR-T55

SDR-T50

RELAY REC

≥ Change the mode to

Select the menu. (l 27)

[RECORD SETUP] # [RELAY REC] # [ON]

≥

is displayed on the screen.

will disappear

when space in the built-in memory is gone and the

recording to the SD card starts.

This allows you to record images compatible with wide-

screen TVs (16:9) and regular TVs (4:3).

ASPECT

≥ Change the mode to

Select the menu. (l 27)

[RECORD SETUP] # [ASPECT] # [16:9] or [4:3]

In the Intelligent Auto Mode, detected faces appear with

frames.

FACE FRAMING

[OFF]:

Cancel the setting

[PRIMARY]:

≥ Change the mode to

Select the menu. (l 27)

[RECORD SETUP] # [FACE FRAMING] # desired

setting

≥ Up to 5 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces

nearer to the center of the screen take preference over

others.

Only the prioritized face

framing is displayed.

[ALL]:

All face detection

framings are displayed.

∫ Prioritized face framing

Prioritized face framing is displayed in orange. Focus and

adjustment of brightness will be performed against the

prioritized face framing.

You can record bright pictures even in dark places by

slowing the shutter speed.

AUTO SLOW SHTR

≥ Change the mode to

≥ Select the Manual Mode. (l 58)

Select the menu. (l 27)

[RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [ON]

≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/30 or more depending on the

surrounding brightness.

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Function

Effect/Setting method

This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in

microphones while maintaining the realism.

WIND NOISE

CANCELER

≥ Change the mode to

≥ Select the Manual Mode. (l 58)

Select the menu. (l 27)

[RECORD SETUP] # [WIND NOISE CANCELER] # [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.

ZOOM MIC

≥ Change the mode to

≥ Select the Manual Mode. (l 58)

Select the menu. (l 27)

[RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON]

You can finely adjust the white balance (l 59) when you

cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the white

balance.

WB ADJUST

≥ Change the mode to

≥ Select the Manual Mode. (l 58)

Select the menu. (l 27)

[RECORD SETUP] # [WB ADJUST]

≥ The currently-set white balance icon will be displayed.

(l 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.

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Function

Effect/Setting method

This is for recording still pictures using the timer.

SELF TIMER

≥ Change the mode to

Select the menu. (l 27)

[PICTURE] # [SELF TIMER] # desired setting

Ø10 (Records after 10 seconds)

Ø2 (Records after 2 seconds)

≥ When the

button is pressed, a still picture is recorded

after the Ø10 or Ø2 display flashes for the time which has

been set.

≥ After recording, the Self-timer is canceled.

To stop the timer midway through

Press the MENU button.

You can add a shutter sound when recording still

pictures.

SHTR SOUND

≥ Change the mode to

Select the menu. (l 27)

[PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] # [OFF]/[

]/[

]

SCENE MODE:

≥ (Low light/Sunset)

jThe shutter speed is 1/30 or more .

AUTO SLOW SHTR:

≥ When the shutter speed becomes 1/30,

the screen may be seen as if frames are

missed and afterimages may appear.

≥

(Sunset/Fireworks/Scenery/Night Scenery)

jImage may get blurry when a close

object is recorded.

≥

If the scene is low in brightness or contrast,

the subject may not be focused on.

≥ (Sports)

WIND NOISE CANCELER:

jDuring normal playback, the image

movement may not look smooth.

jColor and screen brightness may

change under indoor lighting.

jIf the brightness is insufficient, the

Sports Mode does not function. The

5 display flashes.

≥ When the Intelligent Auto Mode is set to

on, [WIND NOISE CANCELER] is set to

[ON], and the setting cannot be changed.

≥ The sound quality may be changed if this

function is activated in strong winds.

SELF TIMER:

≥ (Portrait)

≥ The Self-timer standby mode is canceled

when you press the recording start/stop

button to start motion picture recording.

≥ Setting the Self-timer to Ø2 is a good way

to prevent image shake when the

button is pressed while using a tripod etc.

jColor and screen brightness may

change under indoor lighting.

≥ (Fireworks)

jImage may get washed out when

recorded in bright surroundings.

≥ (Night scenery)

SHTR SOUND:

jUsing a tripod is recommended.

≥

There will be no shutter noise when taking

still pictures during motion picture recording.

RELAY REC:

≥ In the Relay recording, still pictures are

also recorded onto the SD card.

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Recording

(Advanced)

Manual recording

functions

¬ Change the mode to

Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode.

≥

appears on the screen.

MNL

/MANUAL

4/5NEXT

White balance (l 59)

Aperture adjustment (l 60)

Shutter speed (l 60)

∫ To change to Manual Focus Mode

Switch the operation icon by pressing the joystick down while in the screen above.

Press the joystick forward

≥ This will allow you to switch between Manual Mode and Manual Focus Mode.





MNL

5/5NEXT

Manual Mode

Manual focus mode

[MF] icon shown in the illustration appears.

Manual focus adjustment (l 61)

∫ To release the Manual Mode

≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button again.

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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.

≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode (l 58)

≥ To return to automatic settings, either

1 Select [

] with the joystick.

switch to Auto Mode

iA/MANUAL button again.

, or press the

AWB

2 Select the white balance mode

with the joystick.

∫ To set the white balance

manually

MNL

1) Select

with the joystick, and fill the

screen with a white subject.

2) Select

with the joystick.

BACK

MNL

≥ Select the optimal mode by confirming the

color on the screen.

Icon

Mode/Recording conditions

BACK

Auto white balance

adjustment

AWB

≥ When the

then lights constantly, the setting is

complete.

display stops flashing and

Sunny mode

Outdoors under a clear sky

≥ If the

display continues flashing, the

white balance cannot be set. In this case,

use other White balance modes.

Cloudy mode

Outdoors under cloudy sky

Indoor mode 1

Incandescent light, video lights

like in the studio, etc.

≥ 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.

Indoor mode 2

Color fluorescent lamps,

sodium lamps in gymnasiums

etc.

≥ When the

display flashes, the manual

white balance previously adjusted is

stored. Whenever recording conditions

change, re-set the white balance.

≥ When setting both the white balance and

the iris/gain, set the white balance first.

Manual adjustment mode

≥ Mercury-vapor lamps,

sodium lamps, some

fluorescent lights

AWB

≥

is not displayed on the screen

AWB

≥ Lights used for wedding

receptions at hotels, stage

spotlights in theaters

when

is being set.

≥ Sunrise, sunset, etc.

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Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment

Shutter Speed:

Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.

Iris:

Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.

≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode (l 58)

screen brightness may change or a

1 Select [ ] or [ ] with the

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.

joystick.

2 Adjust the settings with the

joystick.

MNL



Manual iris/gain adjustment

≥ If the gain value is increased, the noise on

the screen increases.

≥ Depending on the zoom magnification,

there are iris values that are not displayed.

1/100

OPEN



BACK

Shutter speed:

1/60 to 1/8000

≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [ON], the

shutter speed will be set between 1/30

and 1/8000.

≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is

faster.

Iris/Gain value:

CLOSE # (F16 to F2.2) # OPEN # (0dB

to 18dB)

≥ When the iris value is adjusted to brighter

than [OPEN], it changes to the gain value.

≥ To return to automatic settings, press the

iA/MANUAL button.

≥ 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

≥ You may see a band of light around an

object that is shining very bright, or highly

reflective.

≥ During normal playback, image movement

may not look smooth.

≥ If you record an extremely bright object or

record under indoor lighting, color and

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Recording with Manual focus

If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual focus.

¬ Change the mode to

≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Focus Mode (l 58)

(When MF assist function is used)

Select the menu. (l 27)

[RECORD SETUP] # [MF ASSIST] #

[ON]

2 Use the joystick to select [MF]

3 Bring the subject into focus

with the joystick.

MNL

5/5NEXT

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.

≥ When [MF ASSIST] is set to [OFF], the

blue area is not displayed.

≥ To return to Auto focus, either switch to

[AF] as in step 2, or repress the iA/

MANUAL button.

≥ The blue display does not appear in the

motion picture that is actually recorded.

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Playback

Motion picture playback

SDR-T55

SDR-T50

1 Change the mode to

2 Use the joystick to select the

Play Mode Select icon A, then

press the center of the

joystick.

Select [VIDEO/Built-inMemory] to play

back the built-in memory.

Select [VIDEO/SD CARD] to play back the

SD card.

SDR-H85

3 Select the media you wish to

play back, then press the

center of the joystick.

SDR-S50

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

Select [VIDEO/SD CARD] to play back the

SD card.

back, then press the joystick.

≥ The operation icon will be displayed or

hidden each time the center of the joystick

is pressed.

≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by

selecting

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∫ To play back scenes recorded

in long recording mode (l 41)

1) Select [CHANGE VIDEO]

5 Select the playback operation

with the joystick.

SDR-S50

0h00m00s

1/;: Playback/Pause

∫:

Rewind playback

SDR-T55

SDR-T50

Fast forward playback

Stops the playback and shows

the thumbnails.

∫ Change the thumbnail display

Pressing the zoom lever to the

side as in step 4 will cause the thumbnail

display to change in the order shown below.

20 scenes () 9 scenes () 1 scene

() Time frame index (l 65)

SDR-H85

ヷヰロ

ヸ

ヵ

≥

will be displayed.

LONG REC

≥ Re-selecting [CHANGE VIDEO] will cause

the display to return to the Normal

recording mode recording media selection

screen.

≥ 9 scenes display returns if the power is

turned off or the mode is changed.

2) Select the media you wish to play back.

3) Select the scene to be played back

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∫ Speaker volume adjustment

∫ Frame-by-frame playback

Move the volume lever to adjust the speaker

volume during playback.

The motion picture is advanced one frame at

a time.

Pause the playback.

Move the joystick left or right.

(

ヷヰロ

is for reverse frame-by-frame

playback)

≥ Normal playback is restored when you

select

ヸ

ヵ

≥ When the frames are advanced one at a

time in the reverse direction, they will be

shown in intervals of 0.5 seconds.

≥ Frame-by-frame playback of the motion

picture recorded in long recording mode

will be carried out at 0.5-second intervals.

Towards “r”:

Increases the volume

Towards “s”:

Decreases the volume

∫ Fast forward/rewind playback

Move the joystick left or right during

playback.

≥ Move the joystick again to increase the

speed. (The display on the screen

≥ Sound will be heard only during normal

playback.

≥ If pause play is continued for 5 minutes,

the screen returns to the thumbnails.

≥ The elapsed time for playback indication

will be reset to “0h00m00s” for each

scene.

changes from 5 to

≥ Normal playback is restored when you

select

∫ Slow-motion playback

Pause the playback.

Move and hold the joystick left or

right.

Creating still picture from

motion picture

(

is for reverse slow-motion

playback)

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 (640k360) or (640k480).

Press and hold the joystick to one side for

slow-motion playback.

≥ Normal playback is restored when you

select

≥ When slow-motion pictures are played

1 Pause at the scene you want to

back in reverse, they will be shown

save as a still picture during

continuously at approximately 2/3 the

playback.

≥ It is convenient to use slow-motion

playback and frame-by-frame playback.

speed of normal playback (intervals of

0.5 seconds).

≥ Slow playback of the motion picture

recorded in long recording mode will be

carried out at 0.5-second intervals.

2 Press the

button.

≥ Date the motion picture was recorded will

be registered as date of the still picture.

≥ Still pictures will be saved with the aspect

ratio of the motion picture. (l 55)

≥ Quality will be different from the normal

still picture.

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4 Choose the thumbnail from

which you wish to begin

playback, then press the

center of the joystick.

Time frame index

One-scene images will be displayed as

thumbnails under the set search conditions.

It is possible to play back the scene from any

desired point.

≥ Next (previous) thumbnail can be

displayed by selecting

≥ Move the zoom lever to

side and

change over the thumbnail display to Time

frame index. (l 63)

Playing back motion

pictures by date

1 Use the joystick to select

search conditions, then press

the center of the joystick.

Scenes recorded on the same day can be

played back in succession.

1 Select the date select icon and

press the joystick.

Set time selection

Scene selection

Date select icon

≥ Next (previous) scene can be displayed by

selecting

2 Select the playback date, then

press the joystick.

The scenes recorded on the date selected

are displayed as thumbnails.

2 Choose the desired search

item in units of [3 SECONDS],

[6 SECONDS], [12 SECONDS]

or [MINUTES].

3 Select the scene to be played

back, then press the joystick.

(Only when [MINUTES] has been

selected under step 2)

≥ Playing back of all the scenes returns if

the power is turned off or the mode is

changed.

≥ Even if scenes are recorded on the same

day, they are grouped separately in the

following cases.

Set the time and then press the

center of the joystick.

jWhen the number of scenes exceeds 99

jWhen the world time setting is changed

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Repeat playback

Playback of the first scene starts after

playback of the last scene finishes.

Select the menu. (l 27)

[VIDEO SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] #

[ON]

The

indication appears on the full

screen views.

≥ 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. (l 27)

[VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] #

[ON]

If playback of a motion picture is stopped,

appears on the thumbnail view of the

stopped scene.

≥ The memorized resume position is cleared

if you turn off the power or change the

mode.

(The setting of [RESUME PLAY] does not

change.)

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Playback

Still picture playback

SDR-T55

SDR-T50

1 Change the mode to

2 Use the joystick to select the

Play Mode Select icon A, then

press the center of the

joystick.

Select [PICTURE/Built-inMemory] to play

back the built-in memory.

Select [PICTURE/SD CARD] to play back

the SD card.

SDR-H85

3 Select the media you wish to

play back, then press the

center of the joystick.

SDR-S50

Select [PICTURE/HDD] to play back the

HDD.

Select [PICTURE/SD CARD] to play back

the SD card.

Select [PICTURE/SD CARD] to play back

the SD card.

4 Select the still picture to be

played back, then press the

joystick.

≥ The operation icon will be displayed or

hidden each time the center of the joystick

is pressed.

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≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by

selecting

Still picture compatibility

≥ 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).

≥ The file format of still pictures

supported by this unit is JPEG. (Not all

JPEG formatted files will be played

back.)

5 Select the playback operation

with the joystick.

≥ 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.

1/;: Slide show (playback of the still

pictures in numerical order) start/

pause.

2;: Plays back the previous picture.

;1: Plays back the next picture.

∫:

Stops the playback and shows

the thumbnails.

∫ Change the thumbnail display

During step 4, the thumbnail display

changes in the following order if the zoom

lever is operated to

side or

side.

20 still pictures () 9 still pictures

() 1 still picture

ヷヰロ

ヸ

ヵ

≥ 9 still pictures display returns if the power

is turned off or the mode is changed.

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Playing back still pictures

by date

Changing the playback

setting and playing back

the slide show

Still pictures recorded on the same day can

be played back in succession.

1 Select

joystick.

and press the

1 Select the date select icon and

press the joystick.

2 Select the desired item and

Date select icon

press the joystick.

[DATE SETUP]:

2 Select the playback date, then

Select the desired playback date.

[SLIDE INTERVAL]:

Select the playback time display interval.

press the joystick.

≥ The still pictures recorded on the date

selected are displayed as thumbnails.

(When [DATE SETUP] has been

selected)

3 Select the still picture to be

played back and press the

joystick.

Select the desired playback date,

then press the center of the

joystick.

≥ Playing back of all the still pictures returns

if the power is turned off or the mode is

changed.

≥ Even if still pictures are recorded on the

same day, they are grouped separately in

the following cases.

jWhen the number of still pictures

exceeds 999

is displayed after the date in the list by

date for the still pictures created from the

motion picture. (l 64)

(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.

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Playback

Editing

Deleting scenes/still

pictures

Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate

confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion.

¬ Change the mode to

To delete by confirming images

being played back

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

(Only when [SELECT] is selected in

step 2)

Select the scene/still picture to

be deleted, then press the

joystick.

2 Select [SELECT] or [ALL

SCENES] and press the

joystick.

≥ A scene or still picture will be selected,

and will be displayed. Press the center

of the joystick again to deselect.

≥ Up to 99 scenes can be selected to be

deleted.

(Only when [SELECT] is selected in

step 2)

≥ 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.)

Select [Delete] and press the

joystick or press the

button.

≥ To continuously delete other scenes/still

pictures, repeat steps 3-4

≥ Protected scenes/still pictures cannot be

deleted.

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Protecting scenes/still

pictures

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

canceled cannot be restored.

Scenes/still pictures can be protected so

that they are not deleted by mistake.

(Even if you protect some scenes/still

pictures, formatting the media will delete

them.)

To complete editing

Press the MENU button.

¬ Change the mode to

≥ You can also delete scenes by pressing

the MENU button, selecting [EDIT

SCENE] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES]

or [SELECT].

≥ You can also delete still pictures by

pressing the MENU button, selecting

[PICT. SETUP] # [DELETE] # [ALL

SCENES] or [SELECT].

1 Select the menu. (l 27)

[VIDEO SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP]#

[SCENE PROTECT]

2 Select the scene/still picture to

be protected and press the

joystick.

≥ Scenes/still pictures which cannot be

played back (the thumbnails are displayed

≥

will be displayed, and the selected

scene/still picture will be protected. Press

the joystick again to deselect.

) cannot be deleted.

≥ In case of [ALL SCENES], the deletion

may take time if there are many scenes or

still pictures.

≥ Press the MENU button to complete the

settings.

≥ If you delete scenes recorded on other

products or still pictures conforming to

DCF standard with this unit, all the data

related to the scenes/still pictures may be

deleted.

≥ When the disc playback is selected while

a DVD burner (optional) is connected,

scenes cannot be protected.

≥ 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.

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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

¬ Change the mode to

, and switch play mode selection to [VIDEO/

Built-inMemory] (l 62)

SDR-H85

¬ Change the mode to

(l 62)

, and switch play mode selection to [VIDEO/HDD]

1 Select the menu. (l 27)

5 Select [YES], then press the

joystick to play back the part to

[EDIT SCENE] # [SPLIT&DELETE]

be deleted.

≥ When you stop the playback, the

confirmation message appears.

≥ When [NO] is selected, the confirmation

message appears.

2 Select the scene to be divided,

then press the joystick.

When you reach the point where you

want to divide the scene

Proceed to step 6.

Select [

] with the joystick.

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.

≥ Move the joystick left or right to fast

forward/rewind playback.

≥ It is impossible to divide and delete

scenes with a short recording time. The

length of the remaining scenes must be

3 seconds or longer.

≥ It is impossible to set the dividing point at

the beginning or the end of the scene.

≥ When a scene that was divided and

deleted using the SPLIT&DELETE

function is copied to a disc using the DVD

burner or the supplied software and

played back on another device, a

≥ Using slow-motion playback or frame-by-

frame playback makes it easy to search

for the point where you want to divide the

scene. (l 64)

4 Select the half that you want to

delete and press the joystick.

maximum of about 1 second of the

deleted part may be played back.

≥ The actual division may slightly slip off the

previously designated dividing point.

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Playback

Editing

DPOF setting

You can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF

data) onto the SD card.

¬ Change the mode to

, and switch play mode selection to [PICTURE/

SD CARD] (l 67)

1 Select the menu. (l 27)

To cancel all DPOF settings

[PICT. SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [SET]

[DPOF SET] # [CANCEL ALL]

2 Select the still picture to be

∫ What is DPOF?

set, then press the joystick.

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

3 Select the number of prints,

then press the joystick.

commercial printing services support this

feature at this time.)

≥ DPOF setting is not possible during disc

playback while connected to a DVD

burner.

≥ You cannot add the recording date to

pictures to be printed with the DPOF

settings.

≥ Up to 999 prints can be selected. (Prints

for set number can be printed with a

printer that supports DPOF.)

≥ To cancel the setting, set the number of

prints to [0].

SDR-T55

SDR-T50

≥ To continuously set other still pictures,

repeat steps 2-3.

SDR-H85

≥ Copy still pictures saved in the built-in

memory or HDD to an SD card before

setting DPOF.

≥ Press the MENU button to complete the

settings.

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Playback

Editing

Copying between SD card and Built-in

Memory/HDD

Still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between an SD card inserted in this unit

and a built-in memory/HDD.

≥ Motion pictures cannot be copied to SD card directly, can only be copied to PC.

∫ 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.

≥ If the remaining capacity on a single SD card is not enough, you can copy to multiple SD

cards following the instructions on the screen.

¬ Change the mode to

Select the menu. (l 27)

SDR-S50

[SETUP] # [CARD STATUS]

SDR-H85

SDR-T50

SDR-T55

[SETUP] # [MEDIA STATUS]

≥ Current media information will be displayed.

≥

SDR-T50

SDR-T55

Press the center of the joystick to switch display between SD card and built-in memory.

SDR-H85

≥

Press the center of the joystick to switch display between SD card and HDD.

≥ Press the MENU button to end.

≥ 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=1,024k1,024k1,024=1,073,741,824 bytes. Therefore, the indicated value of the

capacity appears to be smaller.

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Copying [SDR-T55]/[SDR-T50]/[SDR-H85]

≥ If there is not much remaining capacity in the SD card, a confirmation 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

4 Press the MENU button after

≥ Use a sufficiently charged battery or the

the copying complete message

AC adaptor.

appears.

≥ The thumbnail view of the copy

destination is indicated.

2 Select the menu. (l 27)

[COPY]

When you stop copying halfway

SDR-T50

to copy information from

the built-in memory to the SD card, or

select to copy information from

Press the MENU button while copying.

SDR-T55

≥ Select

If you will delete the still pictures after

copying is complete, be sure to play

back the still pictures to check that

they have been copied to correctly

before deleting.

the SD card to the built-in memory, then

press the center of the joystick to confirm.

SDR-H85

≥ Select

to copy information from

≥ 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.

jThe number of recorded scenes is

large.

jThe temperature of the unit is high.

≥ If some still pictures have already been

recorded to the copy destination, then the

same date may be assigned or images

may not display by date when the list by

date is selected.

the HDD to the SD card, or select

to copy information from the SD

card to the HDD, then press the center of

the joystick to confirm.

3 Follow the screen display, use

the joystick to select the

desired item then press the

center of the joystick.

≥ (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected)

Press the center of the joystick to select

the scene, after which

will be

displayed. Press the center of the joystick

again to deselect.

≥ It may not be possible to copy some still

pictures recorded on other devices.

≥ Protection and DPOF settings will be

cleared on the copied still pictures when

copying still pictures with protection and

DPOF settings.

≥ (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.

≥ The order in which the still pictures were

copied cannot be changed.

≥ Up to 99 still pictures or 99 dates can be

set in succession.

≥ If 2 or more SD cards are necessary to

copy, change the card following the

instructions on the screen.

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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. (l 79, 86)

Select the menu. (l 27)

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-H85

SDR-T50

SDR-T55

[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-H85

SDR-T55

SDR-T50

≥ Perform a physical formatting of the built-in memory/HDD when this unit is to be disposed/

transferred. (l 111)

≥ 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

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.)

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.

≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as

they go.

≥ Check the TV’s input setting (input

switch). (For more information, please

read the operating instructions for the

TV.)

2 Turn on this unit, and change

the mode to

3 Start playback on this unit.

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∫ To watch images on a regular

TV (4:3) or when both sides of

the images do not appear on

the screen

Change the menu setting to display the

images correctly. (Check the TV setting.)

Select the menu. (l 27)

∫ To display the on-screen

information on the TV

The information displayed on the screen

(operation icon and time code etc.) can be

displayed on the TV.

Select the menu. (l 27)

[SETUP] # [EXT. DISPLAY] # [ON]

[SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [4:3]

≥ Select [OFF] to erase the information.

≥ The screen on this unit will not change.

Example of images with a 16:9 aspect

ratio on a regular TV (4:3)

[TV ASPECT] setting

[16:9]

[4:3]

≥ If 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/

≥ For details on how to play back, please read the operating instructions for the TV.

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Backup

With other products

Connecting a DVD burner

to copy to/play back a disc

Motion pictures or still pictures recorded 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.

≥ 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.

∫ About discs that can be used for copying

Disc type

DVD-R/DVD-R DL/

+R /+R DL

DVD-RAM

DVD-RW/+RW

Copy*

≤

—

≤

—

Additional 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. (l 84)

*4 Only VW-BN2 can be used for +RW, +R and +R DL.

≥ 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.

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1 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with DVD burner) to the DVD

burner.

≥ You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit.

2 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to

3 Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the Mini AB USB

Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner).

Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner)

DVD burner (optional)

≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.

4 Insert the disc in the DVD burner.

≥ Insert the DVD disc with the recording label side up when using the DVD burner.

5 Select the desired item and press the joystick

[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.

≥ Disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable from this unit.

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Copying to discs

≥ You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc. (You can additionally copy only to a

DVD-RAM.)

≥ Motion pictures and still pictures cannot both be copied to a single disc.

≥ Scenes recorded in Normal recording mode and scenes recorded in long recording mode

cannot be copied to the same disc.

≥ Refer to page 82 for Approximate time for copying to a disc.

the date, which will be outlined in red.

Press the center of the joystick again to

deselect.

1 Connect this unit to the DVD

burner to prepare for copying.

(l 79)

≥ Up to 99 scenes/99 dates can be selected

in succession.

2 Follow the screen display, use

the joystick to select the

3 Select [START], then press the

desired item then press the

center of the joystick.

≥ When 2 or more discs are necessary for

copying, follow the on-screen instructions

to switch discs.

≥ You may need more discs than displayed

number of discs when you are copying

additionally to a used DVD-RAM.

≥ Select

and press the center of the

joystick to return to the previous step.

≥ (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.

≥ (When [SELECT DATE] is selected)

Press the center of the joystick to select

≥ Eject the disc after copying is completed.

≥ When the copied disc is played back on

another device and the list of scenes is

displayed, they are ordered by date.

∫

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 copied to correctly. (l 83)

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Important Notice

≥ 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

Long recording mode

Normal

recording mode

Approx. 40 min

to 90 min

DVD-RAM

DVD-RW /

+RW

Approx. 30 min

to 60 min

Approx. 90 min

to 120 min

Approx. 180 min

to 240 min

Approx. 360 min

to 480 min

DVD-R /

Approx. 15 min

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

Disc type

Copy time

DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/

+RW/+R

Approx. 30 min to 40 min

≥ Copy time of DVD-R DL/+R DL is approximately 2 to 3 times that of DVD-R/+R.

≥ Depending on the following conditions, the time it takes for copying may be longer than

the above times.

jWhen the number of recorded scenes is large

jWhen the temperature of the DVD burner has become high

≥ The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD

burner. (l 83)

≥ 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.

≥ It is impossible to stop copying halfway.

≥ The order in which the scenes were copied cannot be changed.

≥ Data that has been recorded on another device may not be copied.

≥ Because copying is carried out in units of scenes, unused disc space may arise when

copying to two or more discs.

≥ There is no guarantee that a disc created by connecting this unit and the DVD burner will

play back on any playable device.

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Playing back the copied disc

≥ 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)

1 Connect this unit to the DVD burner to prepare for playback. (l 79)

≥ When playing back on a TV, connect this unit to the TV. (l 77)

2 Use the joystick to select a scene or a still picture, then press the

center of the joystick for playback.

≥ The playback operation is performed the same as when playing back motion pictures or

still pictures. (l 62, 67)

≥ It will return to step 5 on page 80 when [Return] is selected in the thumbnail screen.

≥ It 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.

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Managing the copied disc

≥ Connect this unit to a DVD burner, use the joystick to select [PLAY DISC], then press

the center of the joystick. (l 79)

∫ Formatting discs

This is for initializing DVD-RAM and

DVD-RW/+RW discs.

To release the disc protection

Select the menu. (l 27)

Please be aware that if a disc is

formatted, then all the data recorded on

the disc will be erased. Back up

important data on a PC etc.

[DISC SETUP] # [CANCEL PROTECT]

≥ After successfully releasing [AUTO

PROTECT], press the MENU button to

close the message screen.

Select the menu. (l 27)

∫ Displaying disc information

[DISC SETUP] # [FORMAT DISC]

Information such as the type of recorded

disc, the number of recorded scenes and

whether or not the disc is finalized is

displayed.

≥ After formatting is complete, press the

MENU button to close the message

screen.

≥ Connect this unit and the DVD burner to

format discs. You may no longer be able to

use the discs if you format them on

another device such as a PC etc.

Select the menu. (l 27)

[DISC SETUP] # [DISC STATUS]

≥ Press the MENU button to exit the

information screen.

∫ Auto protect

You can protect (write protect) a DVD-RW

disc when copying still pictures.

1 Select the menu. (l 27)

[DISC SETUP] # [AUTO PROTECT] #

[ON]

≥ If 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. (l 81)

≥ After copying, the disc is write protected.

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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.

≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.

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

video device and TV that this unit

and the video device are

connected to.



VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

1 Connect this unit to a video

∫ Using SD card slot or USB

device and then change the

terminal of other video devices

mode to

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 information about whether

or not it supports copying (dubbing) from an

SD card or a USB terminal.

2 Start playback on this unit.

3 Start recording on the

connected device.

≥ To stop recording (dubbing), stop playback

on this unit after stopping recording on the

recorder.

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.

≥ If the date and time display and function

indication are not wanted, cancel them

before dubbing. (l 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.

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With a PC

Before using

What you can do with a

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.

∫ Smart wizard

The Smart wizard screen is automatically displayed when you connect this unit to a PC with

VideoCam Suite 3.0 installed. (l 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. (l 98)

≥ 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

and still picture

CD-ROM (supplied):

VideoCam Suite 3.0

Editing:

Editing motion picture data copied

on an HDD of a PC

≥ Title, Transition, Delete partially,

Divide Scene

Motion picture

≥ Converting part of motion picture

into still picture

Playing back on a PC

Refer to page 99 if using a Mac.

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≥ 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

≥ 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.

≥ We cannot guarantee proper operation of this unit if you use software other than that

supplied.

≥ Do not copy images recorded on this unit using any software other than the supplied

software.

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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

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.

(“Panasonic”), its distributors or dealers from

which you made the purchase.

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

will 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 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 other 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 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 3 Restrictions on Copying the

Software

Article 8 Termination of License

Licensee may make a single copy of the

Software in whole or a part solely for back-

up purpose.

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.

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

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With a PC

Before using

Operating environment

≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled,

some PCs cannot be used.

≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible

DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a DVD.)

≥ Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.

jWhen 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected

through USB hubs or by using extension cables.

jOperation on an upgraded OS.

jOperation on an OS other than the one pre-installed.

≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed

with any other USB cables.)

≥ This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98,

Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows NT.

∫ Operating environment for VideoCam Suite 3.0

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 7 Starter

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

Microsoft Windows 7 Professional

Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate

CPU

Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or higher (including compatible CPU)

≥ Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or higher is recommended when a

playback function or MPEG2 output function is used.

RAM

512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)

Display

High Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended)

Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (1280k1024

pixels or more recommended)

Windows Vista/Windows 7: DirectX 10.0 compatible video card

Windows XP: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card

Compatible with DirectDraw overlay

™

PCI Express k16 compatible recommended

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Free hard disk

drive space

Ultra DMA — 33 or more

450 MB or more (for installing the software)

≥ 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

requirements

Mouse or equivalent pointing device

SD card read/Writer

Internet connection

≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.

≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French and Simplified

Chinese.

≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on all DVD drives.

≥ 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.

≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment.

≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-monitor environment.

≥ If 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.)

≥ DVD discs authored with this software are not guaranteed to play in all DVD players.

≥ 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 images.

≥ If your PC does not satisfy the above system requirements, an error may occur when

writing data to disc.

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∫ 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

CPU

RAM

Windows Vista/Windows 7: 32-bit (k86) 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)

Interface

USB port

Other

Mouse or equivalent pointing device

requirements

≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.

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With a PC

Setup

Installation

When installing the software, log on 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.)

≥ Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed.

For Windows Vista:

1 Insert the CD-ROM into the PC. 4 Select the country or region

≥ Click [Run setup.exe] # [Continue].

≥ If the installation screen does not appear

automatically, double-click the CD-ROM

drive icon in [Computer].

where you live, then click

[Next].

≥ If the country or region cannot be

selected, select [NTSC Area].

≥ When the confirmation message appears,

click [Yes].

5 Select where the application is

to be installed, then click

[Next].

2 Click [Next].

3 Select [I accept the terms of

the license agreement], then

click [Next].

6 Select [Yes] or [No] to create

shortcut.

≥ A message regarding the playback in the

environment used may be displayed

depending on the performance of the PC

used. Click [OK] after confirming.

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When installation is complete, some

notes will appear.

∫ Uninstalling VideoCam Suite

3.0

Check the contents, then close

the window.

Follow the steps below to uninstall any

software applications that you no longer

require.

8 Select [Yes, I want to restart my

computer now.], then click

[Finish].

1 Select [start] # [Control Panel]

# [Uninstall a program].

The PC must be rebooted for the

application to work.

2 Select [VideoCam Suite 3.0],

then click [Uninstall].

≥ Proceed with the uninstallation by

following the on-screen instructions.

≥ After uninstalling the software, be sure to

reboot the PC.

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With a PC

Setup

Connecting to a PC

≥ Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed.

≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC.

USB cable (supplied)

≥ 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.)

1 Connect this unit to the AC

adaptor.

≥ It is possible to use the unit connected to

the PC with the batteries only, but you will

not be able to write data into the unit.

≥ Use the AC adapter to free you from

worrying about the battery running down.

http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/

information/SDXC.html

2 Turn on the unit.

≥ When the unit is connected to a PC, its

power cannot be turned off.

Disconnect the USB cable, before

turning this unit off.

≥ Do not disconnect the USB cable or the

AC adaptor while the access lamp is on or

≥ This function is available in all modes.

≥ 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.

≥ Insert the USB connectors as far as they

will go.

≥ Do not use any other USB cables except

the supplied one. (Operation is not

guaranteed with any other USB cables.)

≥ The Smart wizard screen is automatically

displayed when VideoCam Suite 3.0 is

installed.

card access icon (

unit screen.

) appears on the

SDR-T55

SDR-T50

≥

Do not disconnect the USB cable or the

AC adaptor while the access lamp is on or

built-in memory access icon (

appears on the unit screen.

SDR-H85

Do not disconnect the USB cable or the

AC adaptor while the HDD access lamp is

on or HDD access icon (

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.

)

≥ This unit is automatically recognized as an

external drive of the PC. (l 96)

) appears on

≥ 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.

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USB Device] is selected and click

[OK].

SDR-T50

Verify [MATSHITA SDR-T50/SD USB

Device] or [MATSHITA SDR-T50/MEM

USB Device] is selected and click

[OK].

∫ To disconnect USB cable

safely

Double click the

icon in task tray

displayed on the PC.

≥ Depending on your PC’s settings, this

icon may not be displayed.

Select [USB Mass Storage Device]

and click [Stop].

SDR-H85

SDR-S50

Verify [MATSHITA SDR-H85/SD USB

Device] or [MATSHITA SDR-H85/HDD

USB Device] is selected and click

[OK].

Verify [MATSHITA SDR-S50/SD USB

Device] is selected and click [OK].

SDR-T55

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.

≥ Insert the USB cable securely all the way. It will not operate properly if it is not inserted all

the way.

≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed

with any other USB cables.)

≥ Be sure to connect the unit directly to the PC, Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD recorder.

≥ During charging, the status indicator flashes. When charging is finished, the status

indicator turns off.

≥ 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. (l 20)

≥ Charging will take 2-3 times longer than charging with the AC adaptor.

≥ Use the AC adaptor when charging the high capacity battery (VW-VBK360; optional).

≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 113.

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About the PC display

When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognized as an external drive.

≥ Removable disk (Example:

) is displayed in [Computer].

SDR-T50

SDR-T55

* [CAM_MEM] is displayed

SDR-H85

We recommend using VideoCam Suite

3.0 to copy or write back motion picture

data.

* [CAM_HDD] is displayed.

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.

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

The DPOF setting files

Example folder structure of an SD card:

SD-Video standard control data

SD-Video standard video data

(maximum of 99 files)

CAM_SD

DCIM

Long Recording video data

(S1000001.MP4 etc.)







100CDPFQ

101CDPFS

MISC

SD_VIDEO

MGR_INFO

PRG001

PRIVATE

AVC_MP4

100WCIHS

∫ 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.

Double click the folder that contains

the still pictures. ([DCIM] #

[100CDPFQ] etc.)

Drag and drop the still pictures onto

the destination folder (on the PC’s

HDD).



SDR-T50

SDR-H85

SDR-T55

Example folder structure of built-in

memory or HDD:

CAM_MEM/CAM_HDD*

DCIM

≥ Do not delete the SD card’s folders. Doing

so may make the SD card unusable in this

unit.

≥ When data not supported by this unit has

been recorded on a PC, it will not be

recognized by this unit.





100CDPFQ

101CDPFS

MISC

SD_VIDEO

MGR_INFO

≥ Always use this unit to format SD cards.





PRG001

PRIVATE

AVC_MP4

100WCIHS



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With a PC

Using with a PC

Starting VideoCam Suite

3.0

≥ 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.

≥ 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] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [Panasonic] #

[VideoCam Suite 3.0] # [VideoCam Suite].

≥ 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

≥ 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)] # [Panasonic] #

[VideoCam Suite 3.0] # [Operating Instructions].

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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. (l 51)

¬ Turn on this unit, then change the mode to

1 Connect this unit to a PC. (l 94)

≥ Smart Wizard screen will automatically be displayed.

2 Select [YouTube]

[YouTube Uploader] starts and the motion pictures recorded in web mode are displayed.

≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the software (PDF file) for details on how to use it.

≥ In order to upload motion pictures to YouTube, a user account must first be obtained via

the YouTube site.

≥ 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 (l 95).

≥ This service is available as of 1 December, 2009.

™

≥ Any operation about YouTube services and the specification changes are not

guaranteed. The available services and the displays are subject to change without notice.

≥ Any copyrighted video cannot be uploaded without having the copyright or obtaining

permission from the copyright holder(s).

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With a PC

Using with a PC

If using Mac

≥ VideoCam Suite 3.0 is not available for Mac.

≥ SDXC memory cards cannot be used on Mac.

≥ iMovie’09 supported. For details about iMovie’09, please contact Apple Inc.

∫ Operating environment

Mac

Mac OS X 10.5.8

Mac OS X 10.6

CPU

Power Mac G5 Dual 2.0 GHz or higher

iMac G5 1.9 GHz or higher

Intel -based Mac

RAM

512 MB or more

USB port

Interface

≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled,

some PCs cannot be used.

≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.

≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.

∫ Copying still pictures on PC

1 Connect this unit to a PC via the supplied USB cable.

≥ 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

SDR-T50

[CAM_SD] and [CAM_MEM] are displayed on the desktop.

SDR-H85

[CAM_SD] and [CAM_HDD] are displayed on the desktop.

≥ Files are stored in [100CDPFQ] or [101CDPFS] folder etc. in the [DCIM] folder.

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.

∫ To disconnect USB cable safely

Drag [CAM_SD] disk icon to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB cable.

SDR-T55

SDR-T50

≥ [CAM_SD] and [CAM_MEM] are displayed on the desktop.

SDR-H85

≥ [CAM_SD] and [CAM_HDD] are displayed on the desktop.

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Indications

∫ Recording indications

SDR-T50

SDR-T55

only

PRE-REC (l 52)

PRE-REC

SDR-H85

only

Manual Mode (l 58)

MNL

0h00m00s

Intelligent Auto Mode (l 36)

MF Manual focus (l 61)

AWB

White balance (l 59)

1/100 Shutter speed (l 60)

OPEN/F2.2 Iris value (l 60)

LSP

LONG REC

R 1h20m

AWB

PRE-REC

/100

OPEN

0dB

NOV 15 2010 12:34PM

0dB

Gain value (l 60)

Remaining battery power

(l 22)

Scene mode (l 54)

1h30m

Remaining battery time

(l 22)

Power LCD (l 34)

R 1h20m

0h00m00s

Remaining time for motion

picture recording (l 39)

Image stabilizer (l 48)

Elapsed recording time

(l 39)

AF/AE tracking (l 49)

RELAY REC (l 55)

NOV 15 2010 Date indication (l 32)

12:34PM

Time indication (l 32)

Zoom microphone (l 56)

World time setting (l 33)

Wind noise canceler (l 56)

XP SP LP LXP LSP LLP

Backlight compensation

Motion picture recording mode (l 42)

(l 51)

Long recording mode (l 41)

LONG REC

Soft skin mode (l 53)

Built-in memory recording

possible status

Fade (White), Fade (Black)

(l 51)

HDD recording possible

status

Color night rec function

(l 53)

(White) Card recording possible

status

Intelligent contrast control

(l 52)

(Green) Recognizing the card

WEB MODE (l 51)

¥/; (Red)

Recording

; (Green)

Recording pause

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Self-timer recording (l 57)

∫ Playback indications

R3000

Remaining number of still

pictures (l 45)

1/;/5/

D/E/;1/2;

Display during playback (l 62, 67)

/6/

/7/8/9/:/

(White) Still picture recording

possible status

0h00m00s

No.10

Playback time (l 63)

Scene number

(Red)

Recording still picture

HDD Falling detection

(l 8)

Repeat playback (l 66)

100-001

Motion pictures folder/file

name

100-0001

Still picture folder/file name

DPOF already set

(to more than 1) (l 73)

RESUME PLAY (l 66)

Protected motion pictures/

still pictures (l 71)

WEB MODE (l 51)

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∫ Indication of connection to

other devices

Accessing the card (l 94)

Accessing the built-in memory

(l 94)

Accessing the HDD (l 94)

∫ Confirmatory indications

–– (Time The built-in battery is low.

display) (l 32)

Warning for face-to-face

recording (l 34)

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.

∫ Confirmatory indications when

a DVD burner is connected

Disc playback (l 83)

Disc type (l 79)

Unusable disc

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Others

Indications

Messages

Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text.

SDR-T50

SDR-T55

only

SDR-H85

only

*1*2

RECOMMEND DATA BACK UP PERIODICALLY.

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 (l 79, 86), and detach the power

and contact consumer support. (l 124, 125)

HDD ERROR OCCURRED. PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF, THEN TURN ON AGAIN.

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

may 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.

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THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED.

≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l 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. (l 124, 125) Do not

attempt to repair it by yourself.

≥ You are attempting to connect an AC adaptor not compatible with this unit. Use the

supplied AC adaptor. (l 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. (l 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.)

≥ The above message is displayed when abnormal management information is detected

when the scenes are displayed in thumbnail. To perform the repair, select the scene with

in the thumbnail, and start the playback. Please be aware that if the repair fails,

scenes with

will be deleted.

≥ Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor.

≥ Depending on the condition of the data, it may not be possible to completely repair the

data.

≥ If recovery fails, recorded scene playback will be impossible before power is turned OFF.

≥ 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.

≥ If 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.

≥ If the thumbnail information is recovered, displaying the thumbnails may become slower.

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Others

Helpful hints

Functions that cannot be

used simultaneously

Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s

specifications.

Functions

Conditions which disable the functions

≥ In Manual Mode

Intelligent Auto Mode

≥ When the Color night rec function is used

AF/AE tracking

≥ In Manual Mode

≥ When the Color night rec function is used

Fade

≥ When PRE-REC is used

Auto slow shutter

Backlight compensation

≥ When the Scene mode is used

≥ When the Color night rec function is used

≥ When the iris/gain is set

Intelligent contrast control

≥ When the Color night rec function is used

≥ When the iris/gain is set

Color night rec

MF assist function

Shutter sound

≥ When the AF/AE tracking is used

≥ When Digital Zoom (78k or higher) is used

≥ While recording motion pictures

≥ When PRE-REC is used

Shooting guide

≥ When the AF/AE tracking is used

Zoom microphone

≥ When the Intelligent auto mode is on

Soft skin mode (Set and

cancel)

≥ While recording

≥ When PRE-REC is used

Color night rec (Set and

cancel)

Change of white balance

≥ When Digital Zoom (78k or higher) is used

≥ When the Color night rec function is used

≥ When the Beach, Sunset, Fireworks or Night scenery

mode of Scene mode is used

Adjusting the shutter speed,

iris/gain

≥ When the Color night rec function is used

≥ When the Scene mode is used

WEB MODE

≥ When PRE-REC is used

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Others

Helpful hints

Troubleshooting

Problem

Check points

This unit cannot be

turned on.

≥ Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently

charged. (l 20)

≥ In cold places, the battery using time becomes

This unit does not stay

on long enough.

shorter.

≥ 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 to be replaced.

Battery runs down

quickly.

This unit is turned off

automatically.

≥ If 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 (l 29) is set to [OFF].

≥ 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.

A clicking sound is

heard when the unit is

shaken.

≥ 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.

SDR-H85

≥ The remaining battery capacity indication is an

approximation.

Remaining battery

indication is not

displayed properly.

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.)

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Problem

Check points

This unit cannot be

operated though it is

turned on.

≥ Remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about

1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC

adaptor. Then about 1 minute later, turn on the

power again. (Conducting the above operation while

the media is being accessed may damage the data

on the media.)

This unit does not

operate normally.

≥ If normal operation is still not restored, detach the

power connected, and contact consumer support.

(l 124, 125)

The remaining time

indication or the

elapsed time

≥ If you set [SETUP] > [DISPLAY] > [OFF],

indications other than warnings and date etc. are not

displayed. (l 29)

indication is not

shown.

The unit arbitrarily

stops recording.

≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture

recording. (l 23)

≥ 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 (l 76)

SDR-H85

≥ If 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

does not work.

≥ Set the Intelligent Auto Mode to on.

≥ If 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. (l 36, 61)

Color balance of

images is strange

when recording in a

place such as a

gymnasium.

≥ In a place with multiple light sources, such as a

gymnasium or a hall, set the white balance setting to

(Indoor mode2). If you cannot record clearly

with the

(Indoor mode2), set it to

(Manual

adjustment mode). (l 59)

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Problem

Check points

Any scenes/still

pictures cannot play

back.

≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are

displayed as

cannot be played back.

Although this unit is

correctly connected to

a TV, images cannot

be seen.

≥ 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. (l 78)

The images are

squeezed horizontally.

Scenes cannot be

deleted.

≥ Release the protect setting. (l 71)

≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are

displayed as

cannot be deleted. If the scenes/

still pictures are unnecessary, format the media to

erase the data. (l 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

inserted in this unit, it

is not recognized.

≥ If the SD card is formatted on a PC, it may not be

recognized by this unit. Use this unit to format SD

cards. (l 76)

If the SD card is

inserted in another

device, it is not

recognized.

≥ 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.

“ERROR OCCURRED.

PLEASE TURN UNIT

OFF, THEN TURN ON

AGAIN.” is displayed.

≥ The unit has automatically detected an error. Restart

the unit by turning the power 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. (l 124, 125) Do not attempt to

repair the unit by yourself.

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Problem

Check points

When connected by

the USB cable, this

unit is not detected by

the PC.

≥ After re-inserting the SD card into the unit, reconnect

the supplied USB cable.

≥ Select another USB terminal on the PC.

≥ Check the operating environment. (l 89)

≥ Connect the supplied USB cable again after

restarting the PC and turning on this unit again.

When the USB cable is

disconnected, an error

message will appear

on the PC.

≥ To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-click the

icon in the task tray and follow the instructions

on the screen.

The power of the DVD

burner cannot be

turned on.

≥ When the unit is connected to the DVD burner, use

the respective AC adaptors for both this unit and the

DVD burner.

The sound does not

play back properly

when a DVD disc that

has been copied using

the DVD burner is

played back.

≥ 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]

to [DOLBY] and then copy to the disc. Or use the

software supplied with this unit to copy the scenes.

Cannot see the PDF

operating instructions

for VideoCam Suite

3.0.

≥ 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.

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Others

Cautions for use

Do not spray insecticides or volatile

chemicals onto the unit.

About this unit

≥ If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals,

its body may be marred and the surface

finish may peel off.

The unit and the SD card become warm

during use. This is not a malfunction.

≥ Do not leave rubber or plastic products in

contact with the unit for a long time.

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.).

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.

≥ Sand or dust may damage the unit. (Care

should be taken when inserting and

removing a card.)

≥

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

doing so may result in noise adversely

affecting the pictures and sound.

≥

≥ If sea water splashes onto the unit, wipe

off the water with a well wrung cloth. Then

wipe the unit again with a dry cloth.

≥

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.

When carrying the unit, do not drop or

bump it.

≥ A strong impact can break the unit’s

casing, causing it to malfunction.

Cleaning

≥ Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull

the AC cable from the AC outlet, and then

wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth.

≥

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

≥

If the unit is very dirty, dip a cloth in water and

squeeze firmly, and then wipe the unit with the

damp cloth. Next, dry the unit with a dry cloth.

≥ Use of benzine, paint thinner, alcohol, or

dishwashing liquid may alter the camera

body or peel the surface finish. Do not use

these solvents.

reconnect AC adaptor and turn the SD Video

Camera, SD/HDD Video Camera on.

≥ When using a chemical dust cloth, follow

the instructions that came with the cloth.

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.

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.

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SDR-H85

≥

To physically format the

Do not use the unit for surveillance

purposes or other business uses.

≥ 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.

≥ In certain situations, continuous use could

cause the unit to overheat and cause a

malfunction. Such use is strongly

discouraged.

HDD, connect the unit via the AC adaptor,

select [FORMAT MEDIA] # [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.

When you are not going to use the unit

for an extended time

≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or

cabinet, it is recommended that you place

a desiccant (silica gel) in with it.

≥ 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.

SDR-H85

SDR-T50

SDR-T55

When disposing of or giving away this

unit, note that:

About the battery

≥ 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.

≥ We recommend that you physically format

the built-in memory or HDD before

disposing of or giving away this unit.

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.

≥

SDR-T50 To physically

SDR-T55

format the built-in memory, connect the

unit via the AC adaptor, select [FORMAT

MEDIA] # [Built-inMemory] from the

menu, and then press and hold the 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.

Be sure to detach the battery after use.

≥ If the battery is left attached, a minute

amount of current continues to flow even if

the unit’s power 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.

≥ The battery should be stored in the vinyl

bag so metal does not come into contact

with the terminals.

≥ The battery should be stored in a cool

place free from humidity, with as constant

temperature as possible. (Recommended

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temperature: 15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to

77 °F), Recommended humidity: 40% to

60%)

≥ Extremely high temperatures or low

temperatures will shorten the life of the

battery.

≥ If the battery is kept in high-temperature,

high-humidity, or oily-smoky places, the

terminals may rust and cause

malfunctions.

≥ 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.

About the AC adaptor

≥ If the temperature of the battery is

extremely high or extremely low, charging

may take time or the battery may not be

charged.

≥ If 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.

≥ When using the AC adaptor, it may

generate whirring sounds. However, this is

normal.

≥ After use, be sure to disconnect the AC

adaptor. (If it is left connected, a minute

amount of current is consumed.)

≥ Always keep the electrodes of the AC

adaptor and battery clean.

≥ Dust and other matter attached to the

battery terminals should be removed.

Prepare spare batteries when going out

for recording.

≥ 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.

≥ Inserting a battery with damaged terminals

can damage the unit.

Do not throw an old battery into fire.

≥ Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire

may result in an explosion.

If the operating time is very short even

after the battery has been recharged, the

battery has worn out. Please purchase a

new battery.

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About charging errors

About SD cards

When the status indicator is flashing at a

particularly fast or slow rate, the

following should be considered.

≥ 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.

≥ Do not apply strong shocks, bend, or drop

the SD card.

≥ 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.

Flashing with approx. 4 second period

(off for approx. 2 seconds, on for approx.

2 seconds):

≥ 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.

≥ During long periods of use, it is normal for

this unit and the SD card to become

slightly warm and is not a malfunction.

Flashing with approx. 0.5 second period

(off for approx. 0.25 second, on for

approx. 0.25 second):

When the card access lamp is lit, do not:

jRemove the SD card

jTurn the unit off

jInsert and remove the USB cable

jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock

≥ The battery is not charged. Remove the

battery from the unit, and try charging

again.

≥ 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 foreign object or dirt is

present, turn off the unit before removing.

≥ 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.

Cautionary points when handling

≥ Do not expose the terminals of the SD

card to water, garbage or dust.

≥ Do not place SD cards in the following

areas:

jAreas exposed to direct sunlight, or in

high-temperature areas such near

heating equipment.

jIn very dusty or humid areas.

jLocations susceptible to significant

difference in temperature (condensation

can occur).

Lamp turns off:

≥ Charging has finished.

jWhere static electricity or

≥ If 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. (l 124, 125)

≥ Refer to page 111 for details on the

battery.

electromagnetic waves occur.

≥ 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:

≥ Formatting and deletion simply change the

file management information and cannot

be used to completely erase the data in an

SD card.

≥ We recommend that you physically format

an SD card before disposing of or giving

away the SD card.

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≥

SDR-S50 To physically format an SD

card, connect the unit via the AC adaptor,

select [FORMAT CARD] from the menu,

and then press and hold the delete button

on the screen below for about 3 seconds.

When an SD card data deletion screen

appears, select [YES], and then follow the

on-screen instructions.

LCD monitor

≥ When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it

with a soft cloth such as eye glass cleaner.

≥ In a place with drastic temperature

changes, condensation may form on the

LCD monitor. Wipe it with a soft cloth such

as eye glass cleaner.

≥ When the unit has become very cold, for

example due to storage in a cold area, its

LCD monitor will be slightly darker than

usual immediately after the power is

turned on. The normal brightness will be

restored when the unit’s internal

temperature rises.

≥

SDR-T50

SDR-T55

SDR-H85

To physically format an SD

Extremely high precision technology is

employed to produce the LCD Monitor

screen featuring a total of approximately

123,000 dots. The result is more than

99.99% effective dots with a mere 0.01%

of the dots inactive or always lit.

card, connect the unit via the AC adaptor,

select [FORMAT MEDIA] # [SD CARD]

from the menu, and then press and hold

the delete button on the screen below for

about 3 seconds. When an SD card data

deletion screen appears, select [YES],

and then follow the on-screen instructions.

However, this is not a malfunction and

does not affect the recorded picture.

≥ Please look after the data in an SD card

carefully.

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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.

≥ When this unit is brought inside from the

cold (e.g. a ski slope) to a warm room.

≥ When this unit is moved from an

air-conditioned car to outside.

≥ When a cold room has been warmed up

quickly.

≥ When cool wind from an air conditioner is

directly blown onto this unit.

≥ After summer afternoon showers of rain.

≥ 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.

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Others

Specifications

SDR-S50

SDR-T55

SDR-T50

SD Video Camera

SDR-H85

SD/HDD Video Camera

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

SDR-T50

2.9 W

SDR-H85

3.5 W

Charging:

SDR-S50

SDR-T50

7.7 W

SDR-H85

7.7 W

SDR-T55

Signal system

EIA Standard: 525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color signal

Recording SD card

Normal recording mode: Based on the SD-Video standard

format

Built-in

memory

Normal recording mode:

Independent standard

SDR-T55

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 (0.8 q) (Wide)/Approx. 1.5 m (4.9 feet) (Tele)

Zoom

70k optical zoom, 78k enhanced optical zoom, 100k/3500k

digital zoom

Monitor

2.7z wide LCD monitor (approx. 123 K dots)

Microphone

Stereo (with a zoom function)

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Speaker

1 round speaker

White balance

adjustment

Auto tracking white balance system

Standard illumination

1,400 lx

Minimum required

illumination

Approx. 5 lx (1/30 in Low light mode)

Approx. 2 lx with the Color night rec function

AV terminal video

output level

1.0 Vp-p, 75 h, NTSC system

AV terminal audio

output level (Line)

316 mV, 600 h

USB

SD card

Read/Write (No copyright protection support)

Built-in

memory

Read only

SDR-T55

SDR-T50

HDD

Read only

SDR-H85

Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type Mini AB

Dimensions

54.9 mm (W)k64 mm (H)k107.3 mm (D)

[2.16 q (W)k2.52 q (H)k4.22 q (D)]

(excluding projecting parts)

SDR-S50

SDR-T55

SDR-T50

55.1 mm (W)k64 mm (H)k107.3 mm (D)

[2.17 q (W)k2.52 q (H)k4.22 q (D)]

(excluding projecting parts)

SDR-H85

Mass (Weight)

Approx. 212 g

SDR-S50

(Approx. 0.47 lbs.)

[without battery (supplied) and an SD card

(optional)]

Approx. 213 g

(Approx. 0.47 lbs.)

[without battery (supplied)]

SDR-T55

SDR-T50

Approx. 273 g

SDR-H85

(Approx. 0.6 lbs.)

[without battery (supplied)]

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Mass (Weight) in

operation

Approx. 239 g

(Approx. 0.53 lbs.)

SDR-S50

[with battery (supplied) and an SD card

(optional)]

Approx. 238 g

(Approx. 0.52 lbs.)

[with battery (supplied)]

SDR-T55

SDR-T50

Approx. 317.5 g

SDR-H85

(Approx. 0.7 lbs.)

[with battery (supplied)]

Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

Operating humidity

10% to 80%

See page 21

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

8 GB

4 GB

80 GB

SDR-T55

SDR-T50

SDR-H85

HDD

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)

Refer to page 42 for the recordable time.

Picture size

640k480 (4:3), 640k360 (16:9)

Audio

SD card

Normal recording mode: Dolby Digital/MPEG-1 Audio Layer 2

compres-

sion

Built-in

memory

Normal recording mode: Dolby Digital

SDR-T55

SDR-T50

HDD

Normal recording mode: Dolby Digital

SDR-H85

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

8 GB

4 GB

80 GB

SDR-T55

SDR-T50

SDR-H85

HDD

Compression

JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2

standard), DPOF corresponding

Picture size

640k480 (4:3), 640k360 (16:9)

Refer to page 46 for the number of recordable pictures.

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

46 mm (W)k25 mm (H)k75.5 mm (D)

[1.8 q (W)k1.0 q (H)k3.0 q (D)]

Mass (Weight)

Approx. 115 g (Approx. 0.25 lbs.)

Specifications may change without prior notice.

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Optional accessories

Accessory No.

Figure

Description

Battery Charger

VW-BC10PP

VW-VBL090

(SDR-S50)

Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery

Pack

(SDR-T55/SDR-T50)

VW-VBK180

Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery

Pack

VW-VBK360

Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery

Pack

VW-LDC103PP

Video DC Light

VZ-LL10PP

Light bulb for video DC light

Shoe adaptor

VW-SK12PP

VW-ACK180PP

Accessory kit

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Accessory No.

Figure

Description

RP-SDR08GU1A

RP-SDR04GU1A

RP-SDR02GU1A

Class 2 8 GB SDHC Memory Card

Class 2 4 GB SDHC Memory Card

Class 2 2 GB SD Memory Card

RP-SDP16GU1K

RP-SDP12GU1K

RP-SDP08GU1K

RP-SDP04GU1K

RP-SDP02GU1K

Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card

Class 4 12 GB SDHC Memory Card

Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card

Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card

Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card

RP-SDW64GU1K

RP-SDW48GU1K

RP-SDW32GU1K

RP-SDW16GU1K

RP-SDW08GU1K

RP-SDW04GU1K

RP-SDW02GU1K

Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card

Class 10 48 GB SDXC Memory Card

Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card

Class 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card

Class 10 8 GB SDHC Memory Card

Class 10 4 GB SDHC Memory Card

Class 6 2 GB SD Memory Card

VW-BN2

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.

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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 & Local Sales Tax

Shipping & Handling

Total Enclosed

6.95

3. Method of payment (check one)

Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)

VISA

Credit Card #

MasterCard

Discover

Expiration Date

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.

Phone#:

First

Last

Day

(

)

Street Address

City

Night

(

State

Zip

TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF

THE FOLLOWING:

VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER

CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368

[6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME]

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.

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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.

Product or Part Name

Parts

1 year

Labor

90 days

Camcorder

Rechargeable Batteries (defective exchange)

SD Memory Cards (defective exchange)

10 days

Not Applicable

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 for

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 Ion batteries are shipped by air the

package must be labeled “Contains Lithium Ion 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 Ion 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 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.

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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 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 warrantor’s 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:

[email protected]

You may also contact us directly at:

1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only)

(Monday-Friday 9am-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

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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 WARRANTIES 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 #:

Fax #:

1-800-561-5505

(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^TMlocator” 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.

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Index

∫ A

∫ G

AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 112

A/V terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 77, 85

AF/AE tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Alert sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Audio rec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Auto focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Auto protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Auto slow shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Automatic white balance . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Grip belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Guide line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

∫ H

HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

HDD information display . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Help mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

∫ I

Image stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Initial setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Intelligent auto mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Intelligent contrast control . . . . . . . . . . .52

Iris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

∫ B

Backlight compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 111

Battery capacity indication . . . . . . . . . . 22

Built-in memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Built-in memory information display . . . 74

∫ J

∫ C

Joystick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Charging time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Color night rec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Copy

∫ L

Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 34, 114

Limited Warranty (Canada) . . . . . . . . .125

Limited Warranty

(USA and Puerto Rico) . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Long recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 card to HDD . . . . . . . . . . . 75

∫ M

Manual focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Manual focus mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Media select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 40

Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

MF assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 26

Creating still picture from

motion picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

∫ D

Date and time display . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Date and time setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Demo mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Dividing a scene to partially delete . . . . 72

DPOF setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

DVD burner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

∫ N

Number of recordable pictures . . . . . . .46

∫ O

Operation icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

∫ P

Picture size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Playing back motion pictures by date . . . .65

Playing back still pictures by date . . . . .69

Power button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Power LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

PRE-REC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

∫ E

Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Enhanced optical zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

∫ F

Face framing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Fade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76, 84

Frame-by-frame playback . . . . . . . . . . 64

∫ Q

Quick power on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Quick start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

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∫ R

Recordable time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 42

Recording modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Recording time elapsed . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Relay recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Remaining number of still pictures . . . . 45

Remaining time left for recording . . . . . 39

Repeat playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Resume playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

∫ S

Scene mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

SD card information display . . . . . . . . . 74

SD Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

SD Speed Class Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

SDHC Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

SDXC Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Self-recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Self-timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Shooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Shutter sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Shutter speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Simultaneous recording . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Slide show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Slow-motion playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Soft skin mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Still picture compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

∫ T

Time frame index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Tripod receptacle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

TV aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

∫ V

Volume adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

∫ W

WB Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

WEB MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Wind noise canceler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

World time setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

∫ Y

YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51, 98

∫ Z

Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Zoom microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía

española para el uso rápido

1) Abrir la pantalla LCD.

∫

Cómo insertar la batería

2) Abrir la tapa de la tarjeta SD e insertar (extraer)

la tarjeta SD en (de) la ranura para la tarjeta.

Colocar el lado de la etiqueta en la dirección

Meta la batería insertándola en la dirección

señalada en la figura.

≥

indicada en la ilustración y presionarlo con

fuerza hacia adentro todo lo posible.

Apriete el centro de la tarjeta SD y luego

extráigala.

3) Cerrar bien la tapa de la tarjeta SD.

∫

Cómo encender la unidad



Encender y apagar el dispositivo con el botón

de alimentación

Pulse el botón de alimentación para encender el

dispositivo.

Introduzca la batería hasta que dispare

y se cierre.

∫

Cómo cargar la batería



A El indicador de estado se ilumina.

≥ Para apagar la unidad,mantenga pulsado el

botón de alimentación hasta que el indicador

de estado se apague.





Cómo encender y apagar la unidad con la

pantalla LCD

El dispositivo se enciende al abrir el monitor

LCD, y se apaga al cerrarlo.

≥

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.

∫

Para encender la unidad

Enchufar el cable de CA en

y luego en

∫

Insertar/extraer una tarjeta SD



∫

El indicador de estado se ilumina.

Para apagar la unidad





Lámpara de acceso [ACCESS]

≥

Cuando esta unidad está accediendo a la

tarjeta SD o a la memoria integrada, se

enciende la lámpara de acceso.

El indicador de estado se apaga.

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2) Pulsar el botón

∫ Selección del modo

Utilice el selector de modo para cambiar el

modo a

∫ Cómo seleccionar un medio

para grabar [SDR-T55]/

Modo de grabación (

39, 45)

62, 67)

Modo de reproducción (

[SDR-T50]/[SDR-H85]

Seleccione el menú. (l 27)

∫ Selección del idioma

[SELEC MEDIO]

1) Pulsar el botón MENU, luego

SDR-T50

SDR-T55

seleccionar [CONFIGURAR] #

[LANGUAGE] y presionar el joystick.

2) Seleccionar [Español] y presionar el

joystick.

∫ Grabación de películas

1) Cambiar el modo a

pantalla LCD.

y abrir la

2) Pulse el botón de inicio/parada de

grabación para iniciar la grabación.

VÍDEO/TARJETA SD

VÍDEO/MEM INTERNA

IMAGEN/TARJETA SD

IMAGEN/MEM INTERNA

SDR-H85

≥

Cuando se comienza a grabar,

;

cambia a

¥.

∫ Grabación de películas

VÍDEO/TARJETA SD

VÍDEO/DISCO DURO

IMAGEN/TARJETA SD

IMAGEN/DISCO DURO

1) Cambiar el modo a

pantalla LCD.

y abrir la

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∫ Reproducción de películas

∫ Reproducción de fotografías

1) Cambie el modo a

2) Usar el joystick para seleccionar el

ícono de Selección de Modo de

Reproducción A, luego presionar el

centro del joystick.

2) Usar el joystick para seleccionar el

ícono de Selección de Modo de

Reproducción A, luego presionar el

centro del joystick.

3) Seleccionar el medio que se desea

reproducir, luego presionar el centro del

joystick.

3) Seleccionar el medio que se desea

reproducir, luego presionar el centro del

joystick.

≥ Seleccionar [VÍDEO/TARJETA SD] para

reproducir la tarjeta SD.

≥ Seleccionar [IMAGEN/TARJETA SD] para

reproducir la tarjeta SD.

SDR-T55

SDR-T50

SDR-T55

Seleccionar [VÍDEO/MEM INTERNA] para

reproducir la memoria integrada.

SDR-H85

Seleccionar [IMAGEN/MEM INTERNA]

para reproducir la memoria integrada.

SDR-H85

Seleccionar [VÍDEO/DISCO DURO] para

reproducir el disco rígido.

4) Seleccione la escena a reproducir y, a

continuación, pulse el joystick.

5) Seleccione la operación de

reproducción con el joystick.

Seleccionar [IMAGEN/DISCO DURO]

para reproducir el disco rígido.

4) Seleccionar la imagen fija que se va a

reproducir, luego presionar el joystick.

5) Seleccionar la operación de

reproducción con el joystick.

0h00m00s

1/;: Iniciar o hacer una pausa en la

presentación de diapositivas

(reproducción de las fotografías

contenidas en orden numérico).

2;: Reproducción de la imagen

anterior.

1/;: Reproducción/pausa

∫:

Rebobinado (durante la

reproducción)

Avance rápido (durante la

reproducción)

Detener la reproducción y

visualizar las miniaturas.

;1: Reproducción de la siguiente

imagen.

∫:

Detener la reproducción y

visualizar las miniaturas.

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