Panasonic Hdc Hs9 Operating Instructions

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ProblemCheck points
This unit cannot be 
operated though it is 
turned on.
This unit does not 
operate normally.≥The unit cannot be operated if the LCD monitor is not 
opened.
≥Press the RESET button. (l123) If normal conditions are 
not restored yet, 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 HDD or 
SD card is being accessed may damage the data on the 
HDD or SD card.)
The remote control does 
not function.≥The button-type battery of the remote control may be run 
out. Replace it with a new button-type battery. (l20)
The remaining time 
indication or the elapsed 
time indication is not 
shown.≥If you set [SETUP] > [DISPLAY] > [OFF], all indications 
other than warnings and date are not displayed.
Recording does not start 
although power is 
supplied to this unit and 
the SD card is correctly 
inserted.≥Rotate the mode dial to select   or  .
≥No recording is possible while the SD card’s write protect 
switch is set to LOCK. (l26)
≥If there is no more available memory of the SD card or 
HDD, free up some memory by deleting unnecessary 
scenes or use a new SD card. (l27, 74)
≥If the SD card cover is open, this unit may not operate 
normally. Close the SD card cover.
The unit arbitrarily stops 
recording.≥Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture 
recording. (l26)
≥If [AGS] is [ON], record in the normal horizontal position or 
set [AGS] to [OFF]. (l37)
≥If the unit is exposed to strong vibrations or shocks while 
recording on HDD, recording may stop to protect the HDD.
Recording starts but 
stops immediately.≥The unit is disabled if the temperature is too high. Turn off 
the power of the unit and wait until the unit cools down.
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, the auto white balance function may not operate 
properly. In this case, adjust the white balance setting 
manually. (l63)
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Auto focus function does 
not work.≥Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO.
≥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. (l62, 132)
Recorded still pictures 
are not clear.≥If you are trying to record small or finely detailed objects 
with [PICT.QUALITY] set at [ ], the images may break up 
into a mosaic-like pattern. Record with [PICT.QUALITY] set 
at [ ] instead. (l45)
Some playback images 
are skipped 
automatically.≥The playmode is set to   (Intelligent scene selection). 
Change the playmode to   (All scenes). (l70)
Although this unit is 
correctly connected to a 
TV, images cannot be 
seen.
The images are squeezed 
horizontally.≥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.
≥If both HDMI mini cable and component cable are 
connected, set the unit to playback mode.
Scenes cannot be 
deleted.≥Protected scenes cannot be deleted. Release the protect 
setting. (l77)
≥Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are 
displayed as   cannot be deleted. If the scenes/still 
pictures are unnecessary, format the SD card or HDD to 
erase the data. (l81) Please be aware that if an SD card 
or HDD is formatted then all the data recorded on the SD 
card or HDD is erased and cannot be recovered. Back up 
important data on a PC, DVD disc etc.
≥If the SD card’s write protect switch is set to LOCK, then 
deletion is disabled. (l26)
The images on the SD 
card do not look normal.≥The data may be destroyed. It may have been destroyed by 
static or electromagnetic waves. Back up important data on 
a PC, DVD disc etc. as well.
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. 
(l81)
ProblemCheck points
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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) 
that you inserted. Refer to the operating instructions of the 
device for details.
The indication 
disappears.
The screen is frozen.
No operation can be 
performed.≥No operation can be performed on this unit when it is 
connected to a PC.
≥Turn off the power to this unit. If the power cannot be turned 
off, press the RESET button, or remove the battery or AC 
adaptor and then reattach it. Turn on the power again. If 
normal operation is still not restored, detach the power 
connected, and contact consumer support. (l141, 142)
White round spots like 
soap bubbles appear on 
the recorded picture.≥If you take a picture with the 
flash in a dark place or indoors, 
white round spots may appear 
on the picture caused by the 
flash reflecting of particles of 
dust in the air. This is not a 
malfunction.
A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots 
and their position differ in every picture.
“PUSH THE RESET 
SWITCH.” is displayed.≥The unit has automatically detected an error. Press the 
RESET button with the projecting part of the grip belt A. 
This will restart the unit.
≥If you do not press the RESET button, the power to this unit 
is turned off automatically about 1 minute later.
≥Even after you press the RESET button, the indication may 
still appear repeatedly. If so, this unit needs repair. Detach 
the power connected, contact consumer support. (l141, 
142) Do not attempt to repair the unit by yourself.
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∫If scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another device
The images may be still for several seconds at the joins between the scenes if the following operations 
are performed when multiple scenes have been continuously played back using another unit.
* Just how smoothly the scenes will be played back depends on the playback unit. Depending on the 
unit used, the images may stop moving and become still for a moment even when none of the 
following conditions are applicable.
VIERA Link does not 
work.≥Connect with a HDMI mini cable (optional). (l87)
≥Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # 
[VIERA Link] # [ON] with the cursor button. (l87)
≥Depending on HDMI terminal of the TV, the input channel 
may not switch automatically. In this case, use the remote 
control for the TV to switch input. (For details on how to 
switch input, please read the operating instructions for the 
TV.)
≥Check the VIERA Link setting on the connected device.
≥Turn the power to the unit off and then back on again.
≥Set [EZ Sync] to [Off] on the TV and then turn it back to 
[On]. (Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for 
details.)
When connected by the 
USB cable, this unit is not 
detected by the PC.≥Use AC adaptor when connecting this unit and a PC.
≥Select another USB terminal on the PC.
≥Check the operating environment. (l103)
≥Turn the power to the unit off and then back on again and 
reconnect the USB cable.
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.
Cannot see the PDF 
operating instructions for 
HD Writer 2.5E.≥You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe 
Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions 
for HD Writer 2.5E.
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∫When the scenes were recorded on different dates
AThe image will be still for several seconds wherever the date changes.
BThe images are played back smoothly if the scenes were recorded on the same date.
∫When more than 99 scenes were recorded on the same date
AThe image will be still for several seconds when the scene changes every time 99 recorded scenes 
have been played back.
BThe images of 99 consecutive scenes are played back smoothly.
∫When scenes lasting under 3 seconds have been recorded
13 or more seconds
2Under 3 seconds
AThe image will be still for several seconds after a scene which lasts under 3 seconds.
∫When PRE-REC was used for recording
1Normal recording
2PRE-REC recording
AThe picture momentarily stops at the end of the last scene that was recorded normally before PRE-
REC recording.
  
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∫When the recording mode was changed from HA/HG/HX to HE or from HE 
to HA/HG/HX
AThe picture momentarily stops where the scenes switch between HA/HG/HX and HE modes.
BPlayback is smooth if the same mode is used or the mode is switched among HA, HG and HX.
∫When the settings on the 24p digital cinema change
1[24pDIGITAL CINEMA] is [ON].
2[24pDIGITAL CINEMA] is [OFF].
AWhen recording motion pictures after changing settings on the 24p digital cinema, the motion 
pictures at the switching points of scenes stop for several seconds.
BScenes with the same settings can be played back smoothly at the switching points.
∫When deleting scenes
∫Example 1: Deleting scenes midway through a sequence of scenes.
1Scene to be deleted
AThe image will be still for several seconds wherever a scene was deleted.
BThe images of consecutive scenes where they are no deletions are played back smoothly one after 
another.
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∫Example 2: When recording again after having deleted the last scene.
1Scene to be deleted
2A new scene is recorded here.
AThe image will be still for several seconds wherever a scene was deleted.
BThe images of consecutive scenes where they are no deletions are played back smoothly one after 
another.
∫When selected scenes are copied between an SD card and the HDD or 
when selected scenes are copied to a disc in a connected DVD burner.
AIf you select a scene other than the next scene, the picture may momentarily stop at the point 
where the scenes switch.
BThe point where the scenes switch will be played back smoothly if you select the scenes in order.
AB
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∫When editing scenes on a PC using a software such as HD Writer 2.5E
∫Example 1: When scenes were selected using HD Writer 2.5E and output to the media
If scenes were dragged and dropped from the scene display area A and output to the media, the 
images will be still for several seconds wherever one scene changes to the next.
This stopping of the images for several seconds wherever one scene changes to the next can be 
prevented by dragging and dropping the scenes in the Image display area B or by clicking [Copy 
between media] button on the Start Menu.
∫Example 2: When deleting scenes was initiated by HD Writer 2.5E
When a scene is deleted, the images may be still for several seconds where that scene was deleted.
∫Example 3: When merging scenes was initiated by HD Writer 2.5E
Wherever scenes are merged, the images may be still for several seconds at the merged parts.
∫Example 4: When edit assist is initiated by HD Writer 2.5E
When edit assist is initiated, the motion pictures at the switching points of the respective scenes or 
edited portions may stop for several seconds.
B
A
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Cautions for use
The unit and the SD card become warm during 
use. This is not a malfunction.
Keep the High Definition Video Camera as far 
away as possible from electromagnetic 
equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, 
video games etc.).
≥If you use the High Definition Video Camera on 
top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on 
the High Definition Video Camera may be 
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥Do not use the High Definition Video Camera 
near cell phones because doing so may result 
in noise adversely affecting the pictures and 
sound.
≥Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures 
may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields 
created by speakers or large motors.
≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by 
microprocessors may adversely affect the High 
Definition Video Camera, disturbing the 
pictures and sound.
≥If the High Definition Video Camera is 
adversely affected by electromagnetic 
equipment and stops functioning properly, turn 
the High Definition Video Camera off and 
remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor. 
Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC 
adaptor and turn the High Definition Video 
Camera on.
Do not use the High Definition 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.
Do not spray insecticides or volatile 
chemicals onto the unit.
≥If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its 
body may be marred and the surface finish 
may peel off.≥Do not leave rubber or plastic products in 
contact with the unit for a long time.
When you use the unit in a sandy or dusty 
place such as a beach, do not let sand or fine 
dust get into the body and terminals of the 
unit.
Also, keep the unit away from sea water.
≥Sand or dust may damage the unit. (Care 
should be taken when inserting and removing 
a card.)
≥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.
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 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.
≥When using a chemical dust cloth, follow the 
instructions that came with the cloth.
Do not use the unit for surveillance purposes 
or other business uses.
≥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.
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.
About this unit
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The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable 
lithium-ion battery. It is susceptible to humidity 
and temperature and the effect increases the 
more the temperature rises or falls. In cold areas, 
the full charge indication may not appear or the 
low battery indication may appear about 
5 minutes after starting use. At high 
temperatures, the protection function may be 
triggered, making it impossible to use the unit.
Be sure to detach the battery after use.
≥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 
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.
≥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 
the period which you can record for.
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to 
see if the terminals are damaged.
≥Attaching a battery with damaged terminals 
can damage the unit or AC adaptor.Do not throw 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.
≥If the temperature of the battery is extremely 
high or extremely low, charging may take time 
or the battery may not be charged.
≥If the charging lamp keeps flashing, make sure 
that the terminals of the battery or the AC 
adaptor are not exposed to dirt, foreign objects 
or dust, then reconnect them properly.
Disconnect the AC cable from the AC outlet 
when you remove dirt, foreign objects or dust 
on the terminals of the battery or the AC 
adaptor.
If the charging lamp is still flashing, the 
temperature of the battery may be extremely 
high or extremely low or something may be 
wrong with the battery or AC adaptor. Contact 
consumer support. (l141, 142).
≥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.
About the battery
About the AC adaptor
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