Panasonic Hdc Sd5 Operating Instructions

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ªPlayback indications
Motion picture playback
Still picture playback
ªPC connection indications
ªConfirmatory indications
ªConfirmatory indications when a 
DVD burner is connected
1Playback
;Pause
5, /
6, Fast forward/rewind 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
Number of recording pixels for 
motion pictures
1920k1080
1440k1080
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)
1920
1440
øüøüøü
Protected still pictures
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. (l39)
°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.
Unusable disc
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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. (l25)
NOW ACCESSING.
PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE 
CARD.The data is being processed. Close the SD card/battery 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. (l33, 70, 72)
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. (l33, 70)
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. (l33, 70)
CANNOT DIVIDE. THE 
NUMBER OF SCENES IS 
FULL.The SD card is full or the number of scenes has reached the 
maximum number of recordable scenes so the scenes cannot be 
divided. Delete unnecessary scenes. (l70)
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.
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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:
[CANNOT REPAIR CONTROL INFORMATION DUE TO LOW BATTERY POWER.]
When connecting to AC adaptor or the remaining capacity of the battery is enough:
[THUMBNAIL DATA HAS BEEN REPAIRED SUCCESSFULLY.]
THIS BATTERY CANNOT 
BE USED.Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l28)
You are attempting to connect an AC adaptor not compatible with 
this unit. Use the supplied AC adaptor. (l30)
If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit (l28), eject 
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.
AGS MODE ON-REC 
PAUSEDThe AGS function is activated. (l42)
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], [MIC LEVEL] and 
[RED EYE] menu settings cannot be set when the color bar is set.
CANNOT CHECK 
CONNECTED DEVICE. 
DISCONNECT THE USB 
CABLE FROM THIS UNIT.The DVD burner is not correctly connected.
Disconnect and then reconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable.
Connect a DVD burner that is compatible with this unit. (l83)
PLEASE CHECK 
EXTERNAL DRIVE OR 
DISC.A disc is not inserted in the DVD burner. Or, this unit and the DVD 
burner were connected and then a disc that cannot be used was 
inserted. Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then insert a disc 
that can be used for copying. (l83)
PLEASE CHECK THE 
DISC.Copying is not possible as you connected this unit to the DVD 
burner and then inserted a disc that cannot be used or a used disc. 
Use a new disc. (l83)
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.You cannot turn off this unit while it is connected to a PC or a DVD 
burner.
About recovery
CONTROL DATA ERROR HAS BEEN DETECTED.
THUMBNAIL DATA ERROR IS DETECTED.
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When the remaining capacity of the battery is low:
[CANNOT REPAIR CONTROL INFORMATION DUE TO LOW BATTERY POWER.]
≥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.
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
Intelligent contrast control
MagicPix (Set and cancel)≥While recording
≥When PRE-REC is used
Soft skin mode (Set and cancel)
Tele macro (Set and cancel)
Help mode
Self-timer recording
Red eye reduction
Fade≥When PRE-REC is used
Shutter sound≥While recording motion pictures
≥When PRE-REC is used
Flash≥While recording motion pictures
≥When PRE-REC is used
≥When the MagicPix function is used
Zoom≥When the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed halfway
Scene mode≥When setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch 
to AUTO
≥When the MagicPix function is used
MF assist function≥When digital zoom (10k or higher) is used
Change of white balance≥When digital zoom (10k 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. (l26)
≥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.
≥Make sure the LCD monitor is opened.
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 battery life. To resume 
recording, turn the power back on.
The power will not turn off automatically when the power save 
function (l109) 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]. (l80)
This unit does not stay 
on long enough.≥Is the battery low?
#If the remaining battery power indication is flashing or the 
message “CHANGE THE BATTERY.” is displayed, the battery 
has run down. Charge the battery. (l26)
Battery runs down 
quickly.≥Is the battery fully charged?
#Charge it with the AC adaptor. (l26)
≥Are you using the battery in an extremely cold place?
#The battery is affected by ambient temperature. In cold places, 
battery life 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 needs to be replaced.
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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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. (l23)
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], all indications other 
than warnings and date are not displayed.
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. (l25)
≥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. (l33, 70, 
72)
≥Is the unit set to recording mode?
#No recording is possible if the mode dial is set to other than  .
≥Is the SD card/battery cover open?
#If the SD card/battery cover is open, this unit may not operate 
normally. Close the SD card/battery 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. 
(l25)
≥Is the AGS function activated?
#Record in the normal horizontal position or set [AGS] to [OFF]. 
(l42)
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. (l128) If so, use the 
manual focus mode to adjust the focus. (l60)
ProblemCheck points
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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. (l48)
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. (l66)
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.
≥If both HDMI and component cables are connected, priority in 
recording mode is given to the output from the HDMI cable. If you 
set the unit to playback mode, output is from both cables.
Scenes cannot be 
deleted.≥Is the scene on the SD card protected?
#Protected scenes cannot be deleted. Release the protect setting. 
(l72)
≥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. (l75) 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. 
(l73)
≥If the SD card’s write protect switch is set to LOCK, then deletion is 
disabled. (l25)
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 8 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. (l75)
ProblemCheck points
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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. 
(l24)
#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.
White round spots like 
soap bubbles appear on 
the recorded picture.≥If you take a picture with the flash in a 
dark place or indoors, white round 
spots may appear on the picture 
caused by the flash reflecting of 
particles of dust in the air. This is not a 
malfunction.
A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots and their 
position differ in every picture.
“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.
ProblemCheck points
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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). (l79)
≥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 [EZ Sync] to [Off] on the TV and then turn it back to [On]. (Refer 
to the operating instructions of the TV for details.)
The power turns off 
automatically.≥When this unit and the DVD burner are connected, the power turns 
off automatically if you disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection 
Cable while copying, playing back etc. (While a disc is being 
accessed.)
ProblemCheck points
Even if connected by the 
USB cable, this unit is not 
recognized by the 
computer.≥Is the AC adaptor connected?
#Use the AC adaptor when connecting this unit and a 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 see the PDF 
operating instructions for 
HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD.≥Is Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later 
installed on the computer that you are using?
#You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe 
Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions for 
HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD.
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The images may be still for several seconds at the joins between the scenes if the following operations 
are performed when multiple scenes have been continuously played back using another unit.
* Just how smoothly the scenes will be played back depends on the playback unit. Depending on the 
unit used, the images may stop moving and become still for a moment even when none of the 
following conditions are applicable.
ªWhen the scenes were recorded on different dates
AThe image will be still for several seconds wherever the date changes.
BThe images are played back smoothly if the scenes were recorded on the same date.
ªWhen more than 99 scenes were recorded on the same date
AThe image will be still for several seconds when the scene changes every time 99 recorded scenes 
have been played back.
BThe images of 99 consecutive scenes are played back smoothly.
ªWhen scenes lasting under 3 seconds have been recorded
13 or more seconds
2Under 3 seconds
AThe image will be still for several seconds after a scene which lasts under 3 seconds.
If scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another device
  
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