Panasonic Hdc Sd1 Operating Instructions

Before using
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20) Power LCD button [POWER LCD] (l42)
21) Reset button [RESET] (l118)
22) LCD monitor (l24)
23) Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] (l44, 63)
24) Card access lamp [ACCESS] (l35)
25) Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l84, 86, 89)
≥Use the supplied AV cable only.
26) Component terminal [COMPONENT] (l84)
27) Microphone terminal [MIC]
≥A compatible plug-in powered microphone can be used as an external microphone.
≥When the unit is connected with the AC adaptor, sometimes noise may...

Before using
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31) Speaker
32) Grip belt (l23)
33) Outlet
34) USB terminal [ ] (l90, 99)
35) HDMI terminal [HDMI] (l81, 83, 87)
Open the battery cable cover when you use the battery pack holder kit (VW-VH04; optional).
1Open the battery cover.
≥Push A while sliding it.
2Open the battery cable cover.
3Attach the battery pack holder kit.
≥Read the operating instructions of the battery 
pack holder kit for details on how to use it.
4Close the battery cover.
≥The cable of the battery pack holder kit...

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Before using
Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your 
hand, and hold it properly.
1Flip the belt.
2Put your hand through the grip belt.
ARubber grip
1Loosen the belt.
2Put your hand through the belt as far as it 
goes.
≥Slip your hand through the belt as far as it 
goes so that your fingers will grip the 
rubber area firmly.
3Replace the belt.
≥Tighten up the belt so that your hand 
remains firmly in place.
Rotate the lens hood 
counter-clockwise A to remove it. In 
order to...

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Before using
Using the LCD monitor
You can record the image while viewing it on the 
LCD monitor.
1Place your finger on LCD monitor 
open latch and pull the LCD 
monitor out in the direction of the 
arrow.
≥It can open up to 90o.
2Adjust the angle of the LCD 
monitor as desired.
≥It can be rotated 180° towards the lens A 
and 90° towards the opposite direction B.
≥The brightness and color level of the LCD 
monitor can be adjusted. (l42)
≥The unit may be damaged or fail if the LCD 
monitor is...

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Before using
ªInstall a button-type battery
Install the supplied button-type battery in the 
remote control before using it.
1While pressing the stopper A, 
pull out the battery holder.
2Set the button-type battery with 
its (i) mark facing upward and 
then put the battery holder back 
in place.
Concerning the button-type battery
≥When the button-type battery runs down, 
replace it with a new battery (part number: 
CR2025). The battery should normally last 
about 1 year, however this depends on...

Before using
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Cards that you can use with this unit
¢The recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording depending on the SD card you use. 
(l46)
ªAbout SD cards that you can use for motion picture recording
We recommend using SD Memory cards and SDHC Memory cards conforming to Class 2 or higher of 
the SD Speed Class Rating or the following SD cards made by Panasonic for motion picture recording.
¢No longer made.
≥Operation in motion picture recording is not guaranteed with an SD...

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Before using
≥4 GB (or more) Memory Cards that do not have 
the SDHC logo are not based on SD Memory 
Card Specifications.
≥Use this unit to format SD cards. If an SD card 
is formatted on other products (such as a 
computer), the time spent for recording may 
become longer and you may not be able to use 
the SD card. (l79) (Do not format it on a PC 
etc.)
≥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...

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Setup
Setup
Charging the battery
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not 
charged. Charge the battery before using this 
unit.
≥Connect the battery to an AC adaptor to 
recharge it.
The battery cannot be recharged by simply 
inserting it into the unit. 
≥If the DC cable is connected to the AC 
adaptor, then the battery will not charge. 
Remove the DC cable from the AC adaptor.
≥The Panasonic battery that can be used 
with this unit is VW-VBG130. Other 
Panasonic batteries will not work....

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Setup
Inserting/removing the battery
1
Open the battery cover.
≥Push A while sliding it.
2Insert the battery until it clicks 
paying attention to the direction 
of the battery.
BPush the center of the battery until it 
locks.
3Close the battery cover.
1Open the battery cover.
2Remove the battery.
≥Move A in the direction of the arrow to 
unlock it and then remove the battery.
3Close the battery cover.
≥Be sure to set the mode dial to OFF and check 
that the status indicator is off before...

Setup
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Charging time and recordable time
ªAbout batteries that you can use for this unit
The Panasonic battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBG130.
VW-VBG130 comes with a function to check whether the battery and unit can be safely used together.
≥Batteries made by other companies which have been certified by Panasonic may be used with this 
unit, but we offer no guarantee as to the quality, performance or safety of such batteries.
≥In order to safely use the unit, we recommend that you...