Panasonic Hdc Sd100 Operating Instructions

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For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
High Definition Video Camera
Operating Instructions
Model No. HDC-SD100P/PC
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
until 
2008/8/4
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Things You Should Know
Thank you for choosing Panasonic! 
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated 
and reliable products on the market today. Used 
properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family 
years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the 
information on the right.
The serial number is on the tag located on the 
underside of your camera. Be sure to retain this 
manual as your convenient camera information 
source.
Safety Precautions
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,
≥DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND 
THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE 
APPARATUS.
≥USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
≥DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS 
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN 
ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK 
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS 
AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. The mains plug of the 
power supply cord shall remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the 
AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.
Date of Purchase 
Dealer Purchased From 
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No. 
Model No.
Serial No.
The lightning flash with arrowhead 
symbol, within an equilateral 
triangle, is intended to alert the user 
to the presence of uninsulated 
“dangerous voltage” within the 
product’s enclosure that may be of 
sufficient magnitude to constitute a 
risk of electric shock to persons.
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an 
equilateral triangle is intended to 
alert the user to the presence of 
important operating and 
maintenance (servicing) instructions 
in the literature accompanying the 
appliance.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can 
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, 
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that 
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off 
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following 
measures:
≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is 
connected.
≥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions 
and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to 
computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party 
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this 
equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: HDC-SD100P
Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any 
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
HDC-SD100P
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Batteries
1 Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
≥Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
≥Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
≥Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
≥Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.
≥Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
2 Button-type battery (Lithium battery)
≥Insert with poles aligned.
≥Do not touch the terminals (i and j) with metal objects.
≥Do not recharge, disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
≥Keep out of reach of children
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with 
water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly 
with water, and then consult a doctor.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble.
Do not heat the batteries above the following temperatures or incinerate.
Button-type battery 60 oC (140 oF)
Battery pack 60 oC (140 oF)
AC adaptor
This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
≥In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120V AC power supply only.
≥When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the 
AC outlet configuration.
≥When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125V, ensure the cord you use is suited to the   
voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the AC adaptor.
≥Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adaptor or AC 
cord set.
Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special 
handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
.
A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product 
you have  purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information 
on how to recycle this battery.
U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS:  ATTENTION:
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the 
unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for 
future reference.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install 
in accordance with the manufacturer’s 
instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as 
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other 
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce 
heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the 
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized 
plug has two blades with one wider than the 
other. A grounding-type plug has two blades 
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade 
or the third prong are provided for your 
safety. If the provided plug does not fit into 
your outlet, consult an electrician for 
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on 
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience 
receptacles, and the point where they exit 
from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified 
by the manufacturer.12) Use only with the cart, 
stand, tripod, bracket, or 
table specified by the 
manufacturer, or sold 
with the apparatus. When 
a cart is used, use 
caution when moving the 
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury 
from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning 
storms or when unused for long periods of 
time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service 
personnel. Servicing is required when the 
apparatus has been damaged in any way, 
such as power-supply cord or plug is 
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects 
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus 
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does 
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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Precautions
USE & LOCATION
≥TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your camera 
and power supply should not be exposed to 
rain or moisture. Do not connect the power 
supply or operate your camera if it gets wet. 
Your camera has been designed for outdoor 
use, however it is not designed to sustain 
direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, 
sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a pool or 
even a cup of coffee. This action could 
permanently damage the internal parts of your 
camera. Do not attempt to disassemble this 
unit. There are no user serviceable parts 
inside. Unplug your camera from the power 
supply before cleaning.
≥AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS 
CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG 
CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO 
HANDLE THE SD CARD.
≥DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA AT THE SUN 
OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS
≥DO NOT LEAVE THE CAMERA WITH THE 
EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS 
THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE 
INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF
≥DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMERA TO 
EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ... Such 
as, in direct sunlight, inside a closed car, next 
to a heater, etc... This action could 
permanently damage the internal parts of your 
camera.
≥AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN 
TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly 
moved from a cold place to a warm place, 
moisture may form on the SD card and inside 
the unit.
≥DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR THE 
POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT 
IN USE.
≥STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA ... Store and 
handle your camera in a manner that will not 
subject it to unnecessary movement (avoid 
shaking and striking). Your camera contains a 
sensitive pick-up device which could be 
damaged by improper handling or storage.CARE
≥TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA ... Do not use 
strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning 
your camera body.
≥TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch the 
surface of the lens with your hand. Use a 
commercial camera lens solution and lens 
paper when cleaning the lens. Improper 
cleaning can scratch the lens coating.
≥TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR 
CAMERA ... Before handling your camera, 
make sure your hands and face are free from 
any chemical products, such as suntan lotion, 
as it may damage the finish.
-If you see this symbol-
∫Indemnity concerning recording 
content
The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for 
the loss of recordings due to malfunction or 
defect of this unit, its accessories or recordable 
media.
WARNING
CAUTION
Information on Disposal in other Countries 
outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the 
European Union.
If you wish to discard this 
product, please contact your 
local authorities or dealer and 
ask for the correct method of 
disposal.
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IMPORTANT
∫Carefully observe copyright laws
Whatever you have recorded and created can 
be used for your personal entertainment only. 
Under copyright laws, other materials cannot 
be used without obtaining permission from 
the holders of the copyrights.
∫Cards that you can use with this 
unit
SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card
≥4 GB (or more) Memory Cards that do not have 
the SDHC logo are not based on SD Memory 
Card Specifications.
≥Refer to page 26 for more details on SD cards.
∫For the purposes of these 
operating instructions
≥SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are 
referred to as the “SD card”.
≥Functions that can be used for motion picture 
recording/motion picture playback are 
indicated by   in these operating 
instructions.
≥Functions that can be used for still picture 
recording/still picture playback are indicated by 
 in these operating instructions.
≥“HD Writer 2.6E for HDC” is referred to as the 
“HD Writer 2.6E”.
≥Pages for reference are indicated by an arrow, 
for example: l00
∫Licenses
≥SDHC Logo is a trademark.
≥“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are 
trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial 
Co., Ltd. and Sony Corporation.
≥Manufactured under license from Dolby 
Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are 
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
≥HDMI, the HDMI Logo and the High-Definition 
Multimedia Interface are the registered 
trademarks or trademarks of HDMI Licensing 
LLC.
≥VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Matsushita 
Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
≥EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Matsushita 
Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.≥HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Matsushita 
Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
≥“x.v.Color” is trademark.
≥LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica 
Microsystems IR GmbH and DICOMAR is a 
registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
≥Microsoft
®, Windows®, Windows Vista® and 
DirectX® are either registered trademarks or 
trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the 
United States and/or other countries.
≥Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with 
permission from Microsoft Corporation.
≥IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of 
International Business Machines Corporation 
of the U.S.
≥Intel
®, Core™, Pentium® and Celeron® are the 
registered trademarks or trademarks of the 
Intel Corporation in the United States and other 
countries.
≥AMD Athlon
™ is a trademark of the Advanced 
Micro Devices, Inc.
≥Apple, Mac OS is either registered trademarks 
or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United 
States and/or other countries.
≥PowerPC is a trademark of International 
Business Machines Corporation.
≥Other names of systems and products 
mentioned in these instructions are usually the 
registered trademarks or trademarks of the 
manufacturers who developed the system or 
product concerned.
This product is licensed under the AVC patent 
portfolio license for the personal and non-
commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode 
video in compliance with the AVC Standard 
(“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that 
was encoded by a consumer engaged in a 
personal and non-commercial activity and/or was 
obtained from a video provider licensed to 
provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall 
be implied for any other use. Additional 
information may be obtained from MPEG LA, 
LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com
.
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Contents
Accessories ........................................ 10
Features .............................................. 11
Quick Guide ........................................ 12
Preparation
Before using
[1]Parts identification and 
handling..........................................  16
Remote control ................................  20
Setup
[1]Power supply .................................  22
Charging the battery ........................  22
Inserting/removing the battery .........  23
Charging and recording time ...........  24
Connecting to the AC outlet.............  25
[2]Preparation of SD cards................  26
Cards that you can use 
with this unit .....................................  26
Inserting/removing an SD card ........  27
[3]Selecting a mode
(Turning the unit on/off) ................  28
Turning the power on and off 
with the LCD monitor .......................  28
[4]Using the menu screen .................  29
Language selection .........................  30
Menu list ..........................................  30
[5]Setting date and time ....................  33
World time setting (Displaying 
the time of the travel destination) ....  34
[6]Adjusting LCD monitor/
viewfinder .......................................  35
LCD/EVF select switch ....................  35
Increasing the brightness of 
the LCD monitor ..............................  35
Adjusting the brightness and 
the color level ..................................  35
Adjusting the viewfinder 
field of view ......................................  36
Recording showing the contents 
to a partner ......................................  36
Recording
Recording (Basic)
[1]Before recording ...........................  38
Auto Ground-Directional Standby 
(AGS) ..............................................  39
Quick start .......................................  40
Quick power on ...............................  40
[2]Recording motion pictures ..........  41
Recording modes/approximate 
recordable time ...............................  44
PRE-REC ........................................  45
Shooting guide ................................  45
[3]Recording still pictures ................  46
Number of recordable pictures ........  48
[4]Zoom in/out function ....................  49
Digital zoom function .......................  49
[5]Optical image stabilizer 
function ..........................................  50
[6]Intelligent auto mode ....................  51
Recording (Advanced)
[1]Recording functions of 
operation icons .............................  52
Operation icons ...............................  52
[2]Recording functions of menus ....  58
[3]Recording manually by setting 
the menu ........................................  64
Scene mode ....................................  64
Wind noise reduction.......................  65
Microphone level .............................  66
Picture adjustment ..........................  67
Zebra ...............................................  67
Luminance.......................................  68
Histogram ........................................  68
[4]Recording manually using 
the multi manual ring ....................  69
Zoom operation ...............................  70
Manual focus adjustment ................  70
White balance .................................  71
Manual shutter speed/iris 
adjustment.......................................  72
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Playback
Playback
[1]Motion picture playback ...............  74
Creating still picture from 
motion picture ..................................  77
Playing back motion pictures 
by date .............................................  77
Intelligent scene selection ...............  78
Repeat playback ..............................  78
Resuming the previous playback.....  78
[2]Still picture playback .....................  79
Playing back still pictures by date....  81
Editing
[1]Deleting scenes/still pictures .......  82
[2]Dividing a scene to delete ............  84
[3]Protecting scenes/still pictures ...  85
[4]DPOF setting ..................................  86
[5]SD card management ....................  87
Formatting .......................................  87
SD card information display.............  87
With a TV
[1]Watching Video/Pictures 
on your TV ......................................  88
Connecting with a HDMI mini 
cable ................................................  91
Listening in 5.1 channel sound ........  92
Connecting with the component 
cable ................................................  92
Connecting with the AV cable ..........  92
[2]Playback using VIERA Link
™ 
(HDAVI Control™)...........................  93
Backup
With other products
[1]Connecting a DVD burner to 
copy to/play back a disc ...............  96
Preparing for copying/playing 
back .................................................  96
Copying to discs ..............................  98
Playing back the copied disc .........  102
Managing the copied disc
(Formatting, Auto protect, 
Displaying disc information)...........  103
[2]Dubbing images onto other 
video device .................................  104
[3]With a printer (PictBridge) ..........  105
With a PC
Before using
[1]What you can do with a PC ........  108
End User License Agreement ........ 110
[2]Operating environment................  111
Setup
[1]Installation .................................... 113
[2]Connection and recognition ....... 115
About the PC display......................  116
Using with a PC
[1]Starting HD Writer 2.6E ................ 117
Reading the operating instructions 
of the software applications............ 117
[2]If using Macintosh........................ 118
Others
Indications
[1]Indications ...................................  120
[2]Messages .....................................  123
About recovery ..............................  124
Helpful hints
[1]Functions that cannot be used 
simultaneously ............................  125
[2]Troubleshooting ..........................  127
Cautions for use............................... 135
Explanation of terms ....................... 138
Specifications................................... 140
Optional accessories ....................... 143
Accessory Order Form 
(For USA Customers)....................  145
Request for Service Notice 
(USA Only) ........................................ 146
Limited Warranty 
(For USA Customers) ...................... 147
Customer Services Directory.......... 148
Warranty 
(For Canadian Customers) .............. 149
Index.................................................. 150
Spanish Quick Use Guide/
Guía española para 
el uso rápido..................................... 152
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Accessories
Check the accessories before using this unit.
SDHC memory card (8 GB)
(supplied only for 
HDC-SD100P)AV cable
K2KC4CB00027
Battery pack
VW-VBG130Component cable
K2KZ9DB00004
AC adaptor
VSK0697USB cable
K2KYYYY00050
AC cable
K2CA2CA00025CD-ROM
DC cable
K2GJYDC00002Remote control
N2QAEC000023
Button-type battery
CR2025
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