Panasonic Hdc Sd1 Operating Instructions

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CANNOT PROTECT.Scenes on SD cards for which the top menu has been created with 
HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1 cannot be protected. (l75)
AGS MODE ON-REC 
PAUSEDThe AGS function is activated. (l44)
PUSH THE RESET 
SWITCH.An irregularity in the unit has been detected. Press the RESET 
button to restart the unit. (l118)
CANNOT SET.The [GUIDE LINES], [ZEBRA], [MF ASSIST] and [MIC LEVEL] 
menu settings cannot be set when the color bar is set.
CHANGE MODE TO USE 
USB.The USB cable is connected in recording mode.
DISCONNECT USB 
CABLE.You are attempting to switch the mode dial from PC Connection 
mode to another mode with the USB cable connected.
PLEASE CONNECT AC 
ADAPTOR AND BATTERY.You are attempting to connect to a computer in PC Connection 
mode when the AC adaptor is not connected or the battery is not 
inserted.
RECONNECT USB CABLE.Disconnect the USB cable, then connect the AC adaptor with the 
battery inserted in this unit and reconnect the USB cable.
DISCONNECT USB 
CABLE.The unit cannot correctly establish the connection to the computer 
or printer. Disconnect and then reconnect the USB cable.
DISCONNECT USB 
CABLE.When the unit is connected to a computer, its power cannot be 
turned off.
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When the SD card is accessed, you try to playback a scene or faulty control information is read, one of 
the messages below may be displayed. (Depending on the error, this may take time.)
When connecting to AC adaptor or the remaining capacity of the battery is enough:
[FINISHED.]
When the remaining capacity of the battery is low:
[PLEASE CONNECT AC ADAPTOR OR CHANGE BATTERY.]
When connecting to AC adaptor or the remaining capacity of the battery is enough:
[THUMBNAIL DATA HAS BEEN REPAIRED SUCCESSFULLY.]
When the remaining capacity of the battery is low:
[PLEASE CONNECT AC ADAPTOR OR CHANGE BATTERY.]
≥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 the recovery fails, you will no longer be able to playback the scenes recorded before the power went 
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 the recovery fails, format the SD card on this unit.
≥If the thumbnail information is recovered, displaying the thumbnails may become slower.
About recovery
CONTROL DATA ERROR HAS BEEN 
DETECTED.
THUMBNAIL DATA ERROR IS 
DETECTED.
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Functions that cannot be used simultaneously
Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s specifications. 
The table below shows examples of functions restricted by various conditions.
FunctionsConditions which disable the functions
Backlight compensation≥When the MagicPix function is used
≥When the iris/gain is set
MagicPix (Set and cancel)≥While recording
Soft skin mode (Set and cancel)
Tele macro (Set and cancel)
Help mode
Shutter effect≥While recording motion pictures
Flash≥While recording motion pictures
≥When the MagicPix function is used
Zoom≥When the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed halfway 
Zoom microphone≥An external microphone is used
Wind noise reduction
Scene mode≥When setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to 
AUTO
≥When the MagicPix function is used
MF assist function≥When digital zoom (12k or higher) is used
Change of white balance≥When digital zoom (12k or higher) is used
≥When the MagicPix function is used
Adjusting the shutter speed, iris/gain≥When the MagicPix function is used
≥When the scene mode is used
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Troubleshooting
ªUnit operations
ProblemCheck points
This unit cannot be 
turned on.≥Is the battery fully charged?
#Charge it with the AC adaptor. (l28)
≥The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach the battery 
to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. If the unit still cannot be 
used, the battery is faulty.
≥Is the LCD monitor open?
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 the battery charge. To resume 
recording, turn the power back on.
The power will not turn off automatically when the power save 
function (l107) is set to [OFF].
≥Are you connecting to a TV compatible with EZ Sync with a HDMI 
cable?
#If you connect to a TV compatible with EZ Sync with a HDMI 
cable and turn off the power on the TV with the remote control for 
the TV, the power on this unit also turns off. If you are not using 
EZ Sync, set [EZ Sync] to [OFF]. (l88)
This unit does not stay 
on long enough.≥Is the battery low?
#If the remaining battery power indication is flashing or the 
message “LOW BATTERY.” is displayed, the battery has run 
down. Charge the battery. (l28)
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. 
Battery runs down 
quickly.≥Is the battery fully charged?
#Charge it with the AC adaptor. (l28)
≥Are you using the battery in an extremely cold place?
#The battery is affected by ambient temperature. In cold places, 
the operating time of the battery becomes shorter.
≥Has the battery worn out?
#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 can no longer be used. 
The minute display of the 
remaining battery power 
indication is not 
displayed correctly.≥The remaining battery capacity indication is an approximation.
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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ProblemCheck points
This unit cannot be 
operated though 
powered up.
This unit does not 
operate normally.≥The unit cannot be operated if the LCD monitor is not opened.
≥Press the RESET button. (l118) 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 card is being accessed may damage the data on the 
SD card.)
The remote control does 
not function.≥Has the button-type battery of the remote control run out?
#Replace it with a new button-type battery. (l25) 
The screen has changed 
suddenly.≥Has the demonstration started?
#If you set [DEMO MODE] to [ON] without inserting an SD card in 
recording mode, the demonstration automatically starts. 
Normally this should be set to [OFF]. Press the MENU button, 
then select [SETUP] # [DEMO MODE] # [OFF] and press the 
cursor button.
A function indication 
such as the remaining 
time indication or the 
elapsed time indication is 
not shown.≥If you set [SETUP] > [DISPLAY] > [OFF], indications other than 
warnings and date indications disappear.
Recording does not start 
although power is 
supplied to this unit and 
the SD card is correctly 
inserted.≥Has the SD card’s write protect switch been set to LOCK?
#No recording is possible while the write protect switch is set to 
LOCK. (l27)
≥Is the memory of the SD card full?
#If there is no more available memory, free up some memory by 
deleting unnecessary scenes or use a new SD card. (l34, 74, 
76)
≥Is the unit set to recording mode?
#No recording is possible if the mode dial is set to other than  .
≥Is the card slot cover open?
#If the card slot cover is open, this unit may not operate normally. 
Close the card slot cover.
The unit arbitrarily stops 
recording.≥Can the SD card be used for motion picture recording?
#Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording. 
(l26)
≥Is the AGS function activated?
#Record in the normal horizontal position or set [AGS] to [OFF]. 
(l44)
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ProblemCheck points
Auto focus function does 
not work.≥Is manual focus mode selected?
#Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO.
≥Are you trying to record a scene which is hard to bring into focus in 
auto focus mode?
#There are some recording subjects and surroundings for which 
the auto focus does not operate correctly. (l124) If so, use the 
manual focus mode to adjust the focus. (l64)
Recorded still pictures 
are not clear.≥Are you trying to record small or finely detailed objects with 
[PICT. QUALITY] set at [ ]?
#If you try 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. (l51)
Sound is not played back 
from the built-in speaker 
of this unit.≥Is the volume too low?
#During playback, move the volume lever to display the volume 
indication and adjust it. (l70)
Sound is played back 
from one side of 
speakers when motion 
pictures recorded on this 
unit are played back on 
another device.≥The internal microphones of this unit record sound with Dolby Digital 
5.1 Creator. When the sound is played back on another device, if 
stereo 2 channel speakers on TV are used, the sound may be 
played back from one side of the speakers.
When the TV has surround sound effect function, we recommend 
using it.
Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for how to operate the 
surround sound effect.
Although this unit is 
correctly connected to a 
TV, images cannot be 
seen.
The images are squeezed 
horizontally.≥Does the input switch on the TV match the connected terminal?
#Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the 
channel that matches the input used for the connection.
≥Is the [TV ASPECT] setting correct? 
#Change the setting to match the aspect ratio of the TV.
Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] 
# [16:9] or [4:3] and press the cursor button.
≥Are the HDMI and component cables connected to the unit while in 
recording or PC connection mode?
#If both HDMI and component cables are to be connected, set the 
unit to playback mode.
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ProblemCheck points
Scenes cannot be 
deleted.≥Is the scene on the SD card protected?
#Protected scenes cannot be deleted. Release the protect setting. 
(l75)
≥Scene which cannot be displayed as thumbnails (the thumbnails are 
displayed as  ) cannot be deleted. If the scenes are 
unnecessary, format the card to erase the data. (l79) Please be 
aware that if a card is formatted then all the data recorded on the 
card will be erased.
≥Is the file on the SD card protected?
#Protected files cannot be deleted. Release the protect setting. 
(l77)
≥If the SD card’s write protect switch is set to LOCK, then deletion is 
disabled. (l27)
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. Store important data on a computer or other 
products as well.
Even if an SD card is 
formatted, it cannot be 
used.≥Either this unit or the SD card may be damaged. Please consult a 
dealer. Use an SD card from 8 MB to 4 GB with this unit.
If the SD card is inserted 
in this unit, it is not 
recognized.≥Is the SD card formatted on a computer inserted?
#Use this unit to format SD cards. Please be aware that if an SD 
card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the card will be 
erased. (l79)
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. 
(l26)
#Refer to the operating instructions of the device for details.
The indication 
disappears.
The screen is frozen.
No operation can be 
performed.≥Is this unit connected to a computer?
#No operation can be performed on this unit when it is connected 
to a computer.
≥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. After that, turn on the power again. If normal 
operation is still not restored, detach the power connected, and 
consult the dealer who you purchased this unit from.
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ProblemCheck points
“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, and consult the dealer who you purchased this unit 
from. Do not attempt to repair the unit by yourself.
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ªWhen connected to another device
ªWith a computer
ProblemCheck points
EZ Sync does not work.≥Are you connecting with the component cable or the AV cable?
#Connect with a HDMI cable (optional). (l87)
≥Is the [EZ Sync] setting appropriate?
#Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [EZ Sync] # 
[ON] with the cursor button.
≥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 EZ Sync setting on the connected device.
≥Turn the power to the unit off and then back on again.
≥Set [Ctrl with HDMI] to [Off] on the TV and then turn it back to [On]. 
(Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.)
With the EZ Sync on, the 
power to the unit does 
not turn off even if the TV 
is turned off.≥Is the mode dial on the unit set to PC connection mode?
#EZ Sync does not work with the unit in PC connection mode.
ProblemCheck points
Even if connected by the 
USB cable, this unit is not 
recognized by the 
computer.≥Have you set this unit to the correct mode?
#This unit is not recognized in recording/playback mode. Set it to 
PC connection mode.
≥Is the battery inserted and the AC adaptor connected?
#Insert the battery and connect the AC adapter when connecting 
this unit on the computer.
≥Select another USB terminal on the computer.
≥Check the operating environment. (l95)
≥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 computer.≥To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-click the  icon in the 
task tray and follow the instructions on the screen.
Cannot playback a disc 
written to with HD Writer 
Ver1.0E for SD1.≥There is no playback function on HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1. To 
playback the disc, use commercially available playback software 
that supports the AVCHD.
Cannot see the PDF 
operating instructions for 
HD Writer Ver1.0E for 
SD1.≥Is Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later installed in the computer you 
are using? 
#You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later to read the PDF 
operating instructions for HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1.
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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 the 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.
Do not use benzine, paint thinner or alcohol 
for cleaning the unit.
≥Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull out 
the AC cable from the AC outlet.
≥The camera body may be discolored and the 
surface finish may peel off.
≥Wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth to remove 
dust and fingerprints. To remove stubborn 
stains, thoroughly wring a cloth that has been 
soaked in a neutral detergent diluted with water 
and wipe the unit with it. Afterwards, wipe it 
with a dry cloth.
≥When you use a chemical dust cloth, follow the 
instructions that came with the cloth.
Do not use the unit for surveillance purposes 
or other business uses.
≥If you use the unit for a long time, heat will build 
up inside it and this may cause a malfunction.
≥This unit is not intended for business use.
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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