Panasonic Hdc Sd100 Operating Instructions

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∫Remote control usable range
ARemote control sensor
Distance: Within approx. 5 m (16 feet)
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.
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Setup
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Power supply
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
The Panasonic battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6.
VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6 come with a function to check whether the battery and unit can 
be safely used together.
≥To use the VW-VBG6 for this unit, the battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is required.
Important:
If the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, then the battery will not charge. Remove the DC 
cable from the AC...

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≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l10, 24, 143).
≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
≥Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with 
doors and windows closed.
Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.
Inserting/removing the battery
Removing the battery
Make sure to turn the mode dial to OFF and 
that the status indicator is...

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∫Charging/Recording time
≥Temperature: 25oC (77oF)/humidity: 60%
≥When using the viewfinder (times in parentheses are when using the LCD monitor)
* The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary.
≥These times are approximations.
≥The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging 
time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/
cold environments or a battery that has not been used for...

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Important:
While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge.
≥Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. Do not 
use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.
ADC output terminal
BDC input terminal
Insert the DC cable so the [ ] mark is pointing upward matching the [ ] mark of the DC input 
terminal.
1Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.
2Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor.
3Connect the DC...

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Setup
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Preparation of SD cards
* The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes.
≥4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have 
the SDHC logo are not based on SD Memory 
Card Specifications.
≥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. This unit (an SDHC compatible device) is compatible with both SD Memory Cards and SDHC...

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Caution:
When the SD card is removed while the card access lamp is lit, this unit may malfunction or the 
data recorded on the SD card may be lost.
1Open the LCD monitor.
≥Check that the card access lamp has gone off.
2Open the SD card cover by 
sliding the OPEN lever B.
3Insert/remove the SD card.
≥Face the label side C in the direction shown in 
the illustration and press it straight in as far as 
it will go.
≥Press the center of the SD card and then pull it 
straight out.
4Securely close the...

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Setup
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Selecting a mode
(Turning the unit on/off)
Rotate the mode dial to switch to recording, playback or power OFF.
Turn on the power by turning the mode dial to   or   while pressing the 
lock release button A.
The status indicator lights and the power turns on.
≥When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will 
appear. Select [YES] and set the date and time. (l33)
To turn off the power
Set the mode dial to OFF.
The status indicator B goes...

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Setup
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Using the menu screen
Operate the displayed menu screens with the cursor button.
1Press the MENU button.
≥The menu displayed differs depending on the 
position of the mode dial.
2Select the top menu A and move 
the cursor button right or press 
the cursor button.
3Select the submenu item B and 
move the cursor button right or 
press the cursor button.
C Current settings on menus≥Descriptions of submenus and current settings 
on menus are displayed scrolling at the bottom 
of the screen....

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You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen.
1Press the MENU button, then select [LANGUAGE] and press the cursor 
button.
2Select [English] and press the cursor button.
Recording mode
*1 It is not displayed when the AUTO/MANUAL switch is set to AUTO.
*2 It is not displayed when the Intelligent auto mode is [ON].
Part of the menu will not be used depending on the used functions. (l125)
∫[BASIC]
[SCENE MODE]
*1 (l64)
[D.ZOOM] (l49)
[GUIDE LINES]
*2 (l58)
[SET WORLD TIME]...