Panasonic Hdc Sd1 Operating Instructions

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With a computer
1Double click the   icon in task 
tray displayed on the computer.
Hardware disconnect dialogue appears.
≥Depending on your computer’s settings, 
this icon may not be displayed.
2Select [USB Mass Storage 
Device] and click [Stop].
3Verify [MATSHITA HDC-SD1 USB 
Device] is selected and click [OK].
Click [Close], and you can safely disconnect 
the cable.
≥Do not disconnect the USB cable while the card 
access lamp is lit ( appears on the LCD 
monitor) as it may damage the data.
To verify this unit is correctly recognized by the 
computer, rotate the mode dial on this unit to 
select PC connection mode, then connect the 
unit to the computer with a USB cable and follow 
the steps below.
≥With some computers including those made by 
NEC, the Device Manager may not be 
displayed if a mode that places restrictions on 
the functions has been established. Consult the 
manufacturer or follow the steps in your 
computer’s operating instructions to establish a 
mode in which all the functions can be used, 
then proceed with operation.
1Select [start] # ([Settings] #) 
[Control Panel]
 # ([Performance 
and Maintenance]
 #) [System].
2Click the [Hardware] tab, then 
click [Device Manager].
3Verify the following items are 
displayed.
ªIf the driver has been recognized 
properly
[USB Mass Storage Device] is displayed at 
[Universal Serial Bus controllers].
ªIf the driver has not been 
recognized properly
[!] or [Unknown device] appears at [Universal 
Serial Bus controllers] or [Other devices] etc.
(Where the display will appear depends on the 
type of computer you are using.)
You can use the following methods to enable it to 
be recognized.
Method 1: Turn off the unit and your computer 
once and try verifying again.
Method 2: Remove the SD card and try verifying 
again.
Method 3: Try connecting the unit to another 
USB port on your computer. 
To disconnect USB cable safely
Verifying the unit is correctly 
recognized by the computer
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With a computer
Using HD Writer Ver1.0E for 
SD1
Using HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1, you can copy 
images recorded on this unit to the hard disk of 
the computer. When you want to playback 
images, write back the images from the hard disk 
of the computer to an SD card. You can then 
connect this unit to a TV to watch the images. 
(l80)
≥When using HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1, log on 
to your computer as Administrator with a login 
name equally authorized. If you log on with a 
login name other than Administrator, you 
cannot use the applications.
ªCopying data on an SD card to 
the hard disk of the computer
1Insert the battery and connect 
the AC adaptor.
≥If you do not insert the battery and connect 
the AC adaptor, operation will not be 
possible after connecting this unit to the 
computer.
2Insert an SD card with recorded 
images in this unit and then set 
the mode dial to   to turn on 
the power.
3Connect this unit and a 
computer.
AUSB cable (supplied)
≥Insert the plugs as far as they will go. The 
unit and computer will not operate properly 
if the plugs are not inserted fully.
≥Do not use any other USB connection 
cables except the supplied one. (Operation 
is not guaranteed with any other USB 
cables.)
4(On the computer)
Select [start] # 
[All Programs (Programs)] 
# 
[Panasonic] 
# [HD Writer Ver1.0E 
for SD1] 
# [HD Writer].
≥The HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1 
introductory screen is displayed. If [OK] is 
clicked, the software will start.
5Click the [Copy to PC] button.
PC
A
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With a computer
6Click the [Start copying] button.
≥A confirmation message appears. Click 
[Yes] and copying starts.
≥After copying is complete, a message 
appears. If [Yes] is clicked, all the motion 
pictures and still pictures on the SD card 
will be deleted.
ªWriting back to an SD card
≥Insert an SD card in this unit and format the 
card. (l79)
(Use an SD card that can be used for motion 
picture recording. (l26))
Please be aware that if an SD card is 
formatted, then all the data recorded on the 
card will be erased. Store important data on a 
computer etc.
≥Insert the battery and connect the AC 
adaptor, then rotate the mode dial to select 
.
≥Connect this unit to the computer and start 
HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1.
1Click the [Write data to media] 
button.
2Click   on the top right and 
select the folder with the image 
data you want to copy to the SD 
card.
3Select [Start writing] to copy the 
images from the hard disk of the 
computer to the SD card.
≥A confirmation message appears. Click 
[Yes] and copying starts.
≥Refer to the operating instructions of the 
software (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
≥Do not insert a disc created with HD Writer 
Ver1.0E for SD1 in a device that does not 
support the AVCHD format. It may no longer be 
possible to eject it. Also, the disc cannot be 
played back on devices that do not support the 
AVCHD format.
≥Some discs created with HD Writer Ver1.0E for 
SD1 cannot be played on other devices, even if 
they support the AVCHD. In such cases, 
rewrite the motion pictures to the SD card and 
play them back on this unit instead.
≥The menu screen created with HD Writer 
Ver1.0E for SD1 does not appear on this unit. 
Use a device that supports the AVCHD for 
playback.
PC
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If using Macintosh
≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal 
computers cannot be used.
≥Apple, Mac OS is either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. in the United 
States and/or other countries.
≥PowerPC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
≥Intel
® CoreTM Solo and Intel® CoreTM Duo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel 
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
ªOperating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)
≥The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
≥Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
ªCopying still pictures on PC
1Connect this unit to the personal computer via the supplied USB cable.
2Double-click [NO_NAME] or [Untitled] displayed on the desktop.
≥Files are stored in [100CDPFP] folder etc. in the [DCIM] folder.
3Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to acquire 
or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the personal 
computer.
ªTo disconnect USB cable safely
Drag [NO_NAME] or [Untitled] disk icon to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB cable.
Personal computerMacintosh
OSMac OS X v10.3 to v10.4
CPUPowerPC G3 (400 MHz or higher)
PowerPC G4
PowerPC G5
Intel Core Duo
Intel Core Solo
RAM64 MB or more
InterfaceUSB port
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Others
Others
Menus and Indications
Recording menus
ª[BASIC]
[SCENE MODE] (l63)
[D.ZOOM] (l52)
[O.I.S.] (l59)
[GUIDE LINES] (l59)
[CLOCK SET] (l41)
ª[VIDEO]
[REC MODE] (l47)
[FADE COLOR] (l55)
[WIND CUT] (l60)
[ZOOM MIC] (l53)
[MIC LEVEL] (l60)
[AGS] (l44)
ª[PICTURE]
[PICT. QUALITY] (l51)
[FLASH LEVEL] (l58)
[SHTR EFFECT] (l50)
ª[ADVANCED]
[REC LAMP] (l107)
[ZEBRA] (l62)
[COLOR BAR] (l62)
[MF ASSIST] (l64)
ª[SETUP]
[FORMAT CARD] (l79)
[DISPLAY] (l107)
[DATE/TIME] (l41)
[DATE FORMAT] (l41)
[POWER SAVE] (l107)
[QUICK START] (l33)
[BEEP SOUND] (l107)
[LCD SET] (l42)
[COMPONENT OUT] (l84)
[HDMI RESOLUTION] (l82)
[EZ Sync] (l87)
[TV ASPECT] (l80)
[INITIAL SET] (l107)
[DEMO MODE] (l107)
ª[LANGUAGE] (l42)
Menu list
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Playback menus
(motion picture playback)
ª[PLAY SETUP]
[PLAY MODE] (l71)
[REPEAT PLAY] (l71)
[RESUME PLAY] (l72)
[SCENE PROTECT] (l75)
[GUIDE LINES] (l59)
ª[SETUP]
[FORMAT CARD] (l79)
[DISPLAY] (l107)
[DATE/TIME] (l41)
[DATE FORMAT] (l41)
[POWER SAVE] (l107)
[BEEP SOUND] (l107)
[LCD SET] (l42)
[COMPONENT OUT] (l84)
[HDMI RESOLUTION] (l82)
[EZ Sync] (l87)
[TV ASPECT] (l80)
ª[LANGUAGE] (l42)Playback menus
(still picture playback)
ª[PLAY SETUP]
[SCENE PROTECT] (l77)
[DPOF SET] (l78)
ª[SETUP]
[FORMAT CARD] (l79)
[DISPLAY] (l107)
[DATE/TIME] (l41)
[DATE FORMAT] (l41)
[POWER SAVE] (l107)
[BEEP SOUND] (l107)
[LCD SET] (l42)
[COMPONENT OUT] (l84)
[HDMI RESOLUTION] (l82)
[EZ Sync] (l87)
[TV ASPECT] (l80)
ª[LANGUAGE] (l42)
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ª[REC LAMP]
The recording lamp lights during recording and 
flashes when the unit receives a signal from the 
remote control or when the self-timer is counting 
down. When this is set to [OFF], it does not light 
during recording.
ª[DISPLAY]
The screen indications are selected as shown in 
the illustration below.
ª[POWER SAVE]
[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 
prevent the battery from running down. When 
you use this unit, turn it on again.
≥In the following cases, the unit may not turn off 
even when you set this to [5 MINUTES].
– When using the AC adaptor
– When connecting the unit to a computer or 
printer via the USB cable
ª[BEEP SOUND]
This allows operations such as starting and 
ending recording to be signaled by a beep.
When [OFF] is set, no beep is heard when an 
operation such as recording is started or ended.
1 Beep
When you start recording
When you turn on the power
When this unit is recognized by the computer or 
the printer etc.
2 Beeps
When you pause recording
When you turn off the power
2 Beeps/4 times
When an error occurs e.g. recording not starting. 
Check the sentence displayed on the screen. 
(l110)
ª[INITIAL SET]
When there is a menu that cannot be selected 
due another function or mode being activated, 
set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back 
to the initial shipping condition.
(The language setting cannot be changed back 
to the initial shipping condition.)
ª[DEMO MODE]
This item is used to start the unit demonstration. 
(Only when the mode dial is at the   position)
If you set [DEMO MODE] to [ON] without 
inserting an SD card, the demonstration 
automatically starts. If any operation takes place, 
the demonstration is canceled. However if no 
operations take place for approx. 10 minutes, the 
demonstration automatically starts again. To 
stop the demonstration, set [DEMO MODE] to 
[OFF] or insert an SD card. For normal use, set 
[DEMO MODE] to [OFF].
Menus related to [ADVANCED] 
and [SETUP]
≥[OFF]≥[ON]
≥[OFF]≥[ON]
[OFF]
[ON]
≥[OFF]≥[5 MINUTES]
15.12.2006
R30min30min0h00m00s
AUTO
HN
≥[OFF]≥[ON]
≥[YES]≥[NO]
≥[OFF]≥[ON]
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ªRecording indications
Motion picture recording
Still picture recording
(when the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed 
halfway)
Indications
Remaining battery power
30minRemaining battery time
R30minRemaining time for motion 
picture recording
0h00m00sElapsed recording time
DEC 15 2007Date indication
3:30 PMTime indication
¥/; (Red)Recording/writing to a card
; (Green)Recording pause
Auto mode
Manual mode
MFManual focus
10tZoom magnification indication
Backlight compensation
Image stabilizer
Power LCD
1/100Shutter speed
OPEN, F2.0F number
0dBGain value
Soft skin mode
Tele macro
R30min30min0h00m00s
1/100OPEN
0dB
MNLAW B
HN
MF
DEC 15 2007 3:30PM
MEGA
R30min30min0h00m00s
1/100OPEN
100 0dB
MNLAW B
HN
MF
2.1
AUTO
MNL
, Fade (White), Fade (Black)
MagicPix function
Zoom microphone
Wind noise reduction
Microphone level
Zebra display
, , Motion picture recording mode
5Sports mode
Portrait mode
Low light mode
Spotlight mode
Surf & snow mode
Auto white balance
Indoor mode (recording under 
incandescent lamp)
Outdoor mode
Manual adjustment mode
ß/ßA/Flash
ßi/ßjFlash level
Red eye reduction
± (White)
¥ (Green)Focus indication
Ø
10, Ø2Self-Timer recording
MEGA OIS
Number of recording pixels for 
still pictures
1920k1080
 (White)Card can be recorded to
 (Green)Recognizing the card
 (Red)Recording/accessing the card
, Still picture quality
100Remaining number of still 
pictures
HFHNHE
AWB
MEGA
2.1
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ªPlayback indications
Motion picture playback
Still picture playback
ªPC connection indications
ªConfirmatory indications
1Playback
;Pause
5/6Cue/Review playback
7/8Last/first scene paused
9/:Skip playback
D/ESlow motion playback
;1/2;Frame-by-frame playback
0h00m00sPlayback time
Play mode
All scenes
Scenes recorded on the 
selected date
No.10Scene number
Volume adjustment
Repeat playback
Resume playback
100-0001Still picture folder/file number 
display
PictBridgeWhen a printer compatible 
with PictBridge is connected
1DPOF already set 
(to more than 1)
Protected still pictures
øüøüøü
Number of recording pixels for 
still pictures
1920k1080
The picture size is not displayed for still 
pictures recorded with other products that have 
different picture sizes from the sizes shown 
above.
 Accessing the card (When 
connected to a computer)
–– (Time 
display)The built-in battery is low. (l41)
°The warning/alarm indication 
appears when LCD monitor is 
rotated towards the lens side. 
Return the direction of the LCD 
monitor to normal position and 
check the warning/alarm 
indication.
No SD card is inserted/unusable 
card.2.1
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Messages
CANNOT RECORD.Data writing to the SD card has failed.
NO DATA.There are no motion pictures or still pictures recorded on the SD 
card.
If this message appears although data is recorded on the SD card, 
the condition of the card is probably not stable.
Turn off the power and then turn it on again.
CANNOT BE USED DUE 
TO INCOMPATIBLE DATA.The recording format is different so it cannot be used. Save the data 
on the SD card to a computer, then use the SD card after formatting 
it.
CANNOT RECORD - 
INCOMPATIBLE CONTROL 
DATA.
CHECK CARD.This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognized by the unit.
THIS CARD CANNOT 
RECORD IN VIDEO MODE.An 8 MB or 16 MB SD card on which motion pictures cannot be 
recorded is inserted.
CARD LOCKED.The write protection switch on the SD Card is set to LOCK. (l27)
NOW ACCESSING.
PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE 
CARD.The data is being processed. Close the card slot cover and wait for 
a while.
CARD FULL.The SD card is full so no further data can be recorded. Delete 
unnecessary scenes/files or insert a new SD card. (l34, 74, 76)
CANNOT RECORD.
THE NUMBER OF SCENES 
HAS EXCEEDED THE 
MAXIMUM LIMIT.The maximum number of recordable scenes on 1 SD card has been 
reached so recording is not possible. Delete unnecessary scenes or 
insert a new SD card. (l34, 74, 76)
CANNOT RECORD - DATE 
CAPACITY IS FULL.The number of scenes grouped together on a date has reached the 
maximum number so recording is not possible. Delete unnecessary 
scenes or insert a new SD card. (l34, 74, 76)
CANNOT OPERATE. 
TEMPERATURE IS HIGH. 
PLEASE TURN OFF AND 
WAIT A WHILE.The internal temperature of this unit is high so it cannot be operated. 
Turn off the power, wait until the temperature falls and then turn on 
the power again.
THIS BATTERY CANNOT 
BE USED.Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l30)
You are attempting to connect an AC adaptor not compatible with 
this unit. Use the supplied AC adaptor. (l31)
If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit (l30), 
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 consult the dealer who you purchased this 
unit from. Do not attempt to repair it by yourself.
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