Panasonic Hdc Sd1 Operating Instructions

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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 be heard depending on 
the microphone type. In this case, please switch to the battery for the power supply and the noise 
will stop.
28) DC input terminal [DC IN 9.3V] (l31)
29) Card slot cover (l34)
30) Card slot (l34) 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.
A/VMIC
DC IN 9.3V
COMPONENT
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24
25 26 2728
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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 can 
pass through the hole.
≥Keep the battery cable cover closed when 
using this unit normally.
Battery cable cover
31
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34
35
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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 attach it, place into slot B, 
and then rotate it clockwise C.
The tripod receptacle is a hole used to mount a 
tripod for the unit. Use of Panasonic’s VW-CT45 
(optional) standard tripod is recommended. (For 
details on mounting the tripod, refer to the 
operating instructions for the tripod.)
≥You cannot use a tripod with a fixed tripod pin.
ACamera base
BScrew for mounting the unit
CTripod pin
≥You can perform operations easily using the 
remote control when the tripod is used. (l24)
≥The battery cover cannot be opened when the 
tripod is used. Insert the battery before 
attaching this unit to the tripod. (l29)
Using grip beltLens hood
Tripod receptacle
ACB
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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 forcibly opened or rotated.
≥Check that the terminal cover is closed before 
closing the LCD monitor.
Using the remote control
1) Photoshot button [ ]*
2) On-screen display button [EXT DISPLAY] 
(l80)
3) Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (l41)
4) Playback operation buttons (l68, 69, 70)
5) Delete button [ ]*
6) Direction buttons [3,4,2,1] (l40)
7) Recording start/stop button [START/
STOP]*
8) Zoom/volume buttons [ZOOM, VOL]*
9) Menu button [MENU]* (l40)
10) Enter button [ENTER] (l40)
* means that these buttons function in the 
same manner as the corresponding 
buttons on the unit.
A
B
ZOOM START/
STOP PHOTO
SHOT EXT
DISPLAY
DATE/
TIME
VOL
PLAY
STOP SKIP SKIP
MENU
ENTER
PA U S E
SEARCH
STILL ADV STILL ADVSEARCH
1
2
3
4
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9
1
0
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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 how 
frequently the unit is used.
≥Keep the button-type battery out of the reach of 
children.
ªRemote control usable range
The distance between the remote control and the 
unit’s remote control sensor A: Within approx. 
5m (16feet)
Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and 
right
≥The remote control is intended for indoor 
operation. Outdoors or under strong light, the 
unit may not operate properly even within the 
usable ranges.
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.
Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. 
CR2025 only. Use of another battery may 
present a risk of fire or explosion.
Caution: Battery may explode if mistreated.
Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away 
from children. 
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in 
fire.
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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 card memory from 32 MB to 4 GB 
except the cards above. (The recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording.)
≥For the purposes of these operating instructions, SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are 
referred to as the “SD card”.
≥This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on SD 
Memory Card Specifications and SDHC Memory Cards formatted in FAT32 system.
≥If you wish to use Memory Cards that are 4 GB, SDHC Memory Cards only can be used.
Card typeSD Memory CardSDHC Memory 
Card
Capacity8MB, 16MB32 MB, 64 MB, 
128 MB256 MB, 512 MB, 
1GB, 2GB4GB
Motion picture 
recordingCannot be 
used.Cannot be 
guaranteed in 
operation.¢Refer to “About SD cards that you can use 
for motion picture recording”.
Still picture 
recordingCan be used.
This unit (an SDHC compatible device) is compatible with both SD Memory Cards and SDHC 
Memory Cards. You can use SDHC Memory Cards on devices that are compatible with them. 
However, you cannot use SDHC Memory Cards on devices that are only compatible with SD 
Memory Cards. (When using an SDHC Memory Card on another device, always read the operating 
instructions of that device.)
Card typePro High Speed
SD Memory CardSuper High Speed
SD Memory CardHigh Speed
SD Memory CardSDHC Memory 
Card
256 MB— RP-SDH256 — —
512 MBRP-SDK512 RP-SDH512¢RP-SDR512 —
1GBRP-SDK01G RP-SDH01G¢RP-SDQ01G¢
RP-SDR01G—
2GBRP-SDK02G —RP-SDQ02G¢
RP-SDR02G—
4GB— — — RP-SDR04G
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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 Card out of reach of children 
to prevent swallowing.
≥A MultiMediaCard cannot be used on this unit.
ª (SD Speed Class 
Rating Class 2)
This indicates a Class 2 rating in the high speed 
standards (SD Speed Class) stipulated by the 
SD Card Association for high speed writing 
between SD compatible products and SD 
Memory cards.
If you use a Class 2 card compatible with the SD 
Speed Class in an SD compatible product, you 
can obtain stable recording by using an SD card 
conformed with Class 2 or more.
ªHandling precautions
≥Do not expose the terminals of the card to 
water, garbage or dust.
≥Do not place in the following areas:
– In direct sunlight.
– In very dusty or humid areas.
– Near a heater.
– Locations susceptible to significant 
difference in temperature (condensation can 
occur).
– Where static electricity or electromagnetic 
waves occur.
≥To protect cards, return them to their cases 
when you are not using them.
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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. (l30)
1Connect the AC cable to the AC 
adaptor and the AC outlet.
≥Remove the DC cable beforehand.
2Put the battery on the battery 
mount by aligning the mark, and 
then securely plug it in.
≥The output plug of the AC cable is not 
completely connected to the AC adaptor 
jack. As shown in A, there is a gap.
ªCharging lamp
Lights up: Charging
Goes off: Charging completed
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, 
something may be wrong with the 
battery or AC adaptor. Contact your 
dealer.
≥Battery charging time (l30)
≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries 
(VW-VBG130).
≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee 
the quality of this product.
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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 removing 
the battery.
≥The battery cover opens up to 180o.
Inserting the battery
A
B
Removing the battery
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 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 use genuine Panasonic batteries which have 
been subject to our quality control process.
≥We cannot accept any liability whatsoever for damages to the unit or accidents caused by 
non-genuine Panasonic batteries (including those that have been certified by Panasonic).
≥Exercise care when purchasing batteries. Many fake or imitation batteries have been found among 
those sold at unusually low prices and those which customers cannot check for themselves before 
purchasing.
ªCharging time
The times shown in the tables below are for when the temperature is 25oC (77oF) and the humidity is 
60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than 25oC (77oF), the charging time will become longer.
≥The charging time shown in the table are approximations.
≥“2 h 20 min” indicates 2 hours 20 minutes.
≥When you charge a battery that has not been used for long time, the charging time will become 
longer.
ªRecordable time
≥The times shown in the table below are for when the temperature is 25oC (77oF) and the humidity is 
60%. These times are approximations.
≥The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time on a card when repeatedly starting/stopping 
recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc.
≥The recordable time shown in the table are approximations.
≥“1 h 5 min” indicates 1 hour 5 minutes.
≥The recordable times will vary depending on the status of use. These times are approximations.
≥The recordable time will become shorter in the following case:
– The recordable time will become shorter when you use this unit with the LCD monitor lit up by 
pressing the POWER LCD button.
≥The batteries heat up after use or charging. This unit will also heat up while being used. This is not a 
malfunction.
≥Be aware that the operating time of the battery will become shorter in low temperatures. We 
recommend charging a spare battery for use when recording.
Battery model numberVoltage/capacityCharging time
Supplied battery/
VW-VBG130 (optional)7.2 V/1320 mAh 2 h 20 min
Battery model 
numberVoltage/
capacityMaximum continuously 
recordable timeActual recordable time
Supplied battery/
VW-VBG130 
(optional)7.2 V/1320 mAh 1 h 5 min 40 min
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