Panasonic Hdc Sd5 Operating Instructions

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Quick Guide
ªCharging the battery
1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor 
and the AC outlet.
2 Put 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.
ªInserting the battery
1 While sliding the SD CARD/
BATTERY OPEN lever A, move the SD 
card/battery cover and open it.
2 Insert the battery until it clicks while 
paying attention to the direction of the 
battery.
BPush the center of the battery until it locks.
3 Close the SD card/battery cover.
≥Securely close it until it clicks.
ªRemoving the battery
1 Open the SD card/battery cover.
2 Remove the battery.
≥Move A in the direction of the arrow to unlock 
it and then remove the battery.
3 Close the SD card/battery cover.
ªHow to turn on the power
While pressing the lock release button, set 
the mode dial to   or  .
≥Rotate the mode dial while at the same time 
pressing in the lock release button A if 
changing from OFF to another mode.
≥Align with the status indicator B.
ªHow to turn off the power
Set the mode dial to OFF.
A
A1
2
B
A
A
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ªInserting/removing an SD card
1 Set the mode dial to OFF.
2 While sliding the SD CARD/
BATTERY OPEN lever A, move the SD 
card/battery cover and open it.
3 Insert/remove the SD card into/from the 
card slot.
≥When inserting an SD card, face the label side 
B in the direction shown in the illustration and 
press it straight in as far as it will go.
4 Securely close the SD card/battery cover.
≥Securely close it until it clicks.
ªRecording motion pictures
1 Rotate the mode dial to select  .
2 Open the LCD monitor.3 Press the recording start/stop button to 
start recording.
4 Press the recording start/stop button 
again to pause recording.
ªRecording still pictures (JPEG 
images)
1 Rotate the mode dial to select  .
2 Open the LCD monitor.
3 Press the PHOTO SHOT button halfway in 
order to adjust the focus. (For auto focus 
only)
4 Press the PHOTO SHOT button fully to 
take the picture.
A1
2
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ªMotion picture playback
1 Rotate the mode dial to select  .
2 Press the cursor button up and then 
select the [ ] (motion picture 
playback) tab.
AMotion picture playback tab
3 Select the scene to be played back.
BPrevious page
CNext page
DScene number
4 Press the cursor button.
5 Move the cursor button to operate.
1/;: Playback/Pause
6: Rewind playback
5: Fast forward playback
∫: Stops the playback and shows the 
thumbnails.
ªStill picture (JPEG images) 
playback
1 Rotate the mode dial to select  .
2 Press the cursor button up and then 
select the [ ] (still picture playback) 
tab.
AStill picture playback tab
3 Select the file to be played back.
BPrevious page
CNext page
DFile number display
EFolder/file name
4 Press the cursor button.
5 Move the cursor button to operate.
1/;: Slide show (playback of the still pictures 
on the SD card in numerical order) start/
pause.
E: Plays back the previous picture.
D: Plays back the next picture.
∫: Stops the playback and shows the 
thumbnails.
A
BC
D
A
BC
D
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Before using
Features of the High Definition Video Camera
This unit can record highly detailed high definition images to an SD card.
You can watch images in high-resolution HD video if you connect this unit to a high definition TV and 
then play back the images. (l76)
AHigh definition images (1920k1080)
*
Number of available scan lines 1080
BStandard images (720k480)
Number of available scan lines 480
High definition images
≥High definition images have more than approximately 2 times the number of available scan lines and 
approximately 6 times* the number of pixels compared with standard images.
≥The still pictures above are images for explanation purposes.
* If the recording mode is HG.
ªWhat is the AVCHD?
This is a format for recording and playing back highly detailed high definition images.
Images are recorded based on the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 codec for compressing images and audio is 
recorded in Dolby Digital.
≥The recording format is different from the conventional DVD-Video format and so is not compatible.
Very clear high definition pictures
AB
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If you connect this unit to a high definition TV A with a HDMI cable (optional) B and then play back the 
pictures, you can enjoy watching them in high definition.
≥If you connect this unit to a TV that does not support high definition, the images will be standard 
quality.
ªWhen connecting to a TV that does not have a HDMI terminal
Connecting with the component cable and the AV cable (l81)
Connecting with the AV cable (l82)
≥The pictures cannot be played in high definition. They will be played back in standard picture quality.
About the SDHC Memory Card and the compatibility of the recorded motion 
pictures (Be careful about the following.)
About the SDHC Memory Card
≥It is not compatible with devices other than those that support SDHC.
≥If you use the SDHC Memory Card in another device, use a device that is SDHC compatible. 
(l24)
About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures
≥They are not compatible with devices other than those that support AVCHD. Refer to the operating 
instructions of the device for details.
≥The recorded motion pictures cannot be played back in a device that is not compatible (does not 
support AVCHD).
≥There are some cases where the recorded motion pictures cannot be played back, even if the 
device supports AVCHD. In such cases, play the recorded motion picture with this unit instead.
Existing DVD recorders and DVD players that do not support AVCHD
Watching high definition images
A
B
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If you connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with EZ Sync™ (HDAVI Control™) A with a HDMI 
cable (optional) B, you can use the remote control for the TV for playback. Refer to the operating 
instructions of the TV for details.
ªWhat is the EZ Sync™?
≥This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when 
this unit has been connected to an EZ Sync™ compatible TV using a HDMI cable (optional) for 
automatic linked operations.
* Not all operations are possible.
≥EZ Sync
™ is a unique Panasonic function built on a HDMI control function using the standard HDMI 
CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification. Linked operations with HDMI CEC compatible 
devices made by other companies are not guaranteed.
≥This unit is compatible with EZ Sync
™ Ver.2. EZ Sync™ Ver.2 is the newest Panasonic version and is 
also compatible with existing Panasonic EZ Sync™ devices. (As of February 2007)
ªOther linked operations
Turning the power off
If you turn the power off with the remote control for the TV, the power on this unit also turns off.
Automatic input switching
If you connect with a HDMI cable and then turn on the power on this unit, the input channel on the TV 
automatically switches to this unit’s screen. If the TV’s power is in standby status, it will turn on 
automatically (if [Set] has been selected for the TV’s [Power on link] setting).
≥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.)
Using the remote control for the TV for playback
A
B
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If you connect the DVD burner (VW-BN1; optional) and this unit with a Mini AB USB Connection Cable 
(supplied with the DVD burner), you can copy motion picture data recorded on an SD card with this unit 
to a DVD disc. You can also play back the DVD disc that you copied the data to.
ADVD burner (optional)
BMini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with the DVD burner)
≥You can copy to new 12 cm discs (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL).
≥If you will delete the data on the SD card after copying is complete, be sure to play back the discs to 
check that they have been copied to correctly before deleting.
Saving data to a disc
Device that can be connected with a Mini AB USB Connection Cable to copy to a DVD disc
jDVD burner/VW-BN1
≥Use the Mini AB USB Connection Cable supplied with the DVD burner to connect this unit to the 
DVD burner. (Operation cannot be guaranteed with cables other than the one supplied with the 
DVD burner.)
Important Notice
Do not insert a disc that was copied to by connecting an optional DVD burner and this unit 
into devices which do not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck 
in the device. The disc will not play back on devices that do not support the AVCHD format.
B
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You can use the supplied software (HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD) to copy data recorded an SD card with 
this unit to the hard disk of the computer.
AUSB cable (supplied)
ªWhat you can do with HD Writer
Copying data to a computer
You can copy data on an SD card to the hard disk of the computer.
Writing data to media
You can copy motion picture data from the hard disk of the computer to an SD card or a disc.
Copying between media
You can copy motion picture data from an SD card to a disc or from a disc to an SD card.
Playing back on a computer
You can play back images on an SD card in high definition quality on a computer.
Easy editing
You can easily edit (split, merge, delete etc.) motion picture data that was copied to the hard disk of the 
computer. Also, you can convert data to MPEG2 format and create a DVD-Video.
≥For details on how to use the software application, read the PDF operating instructions.
ªThe SD Media Storage (USA only)
The SD Media Storage (VW-PT2: optional) is convenient if you are on the move.
It is an extremely compact, lightweight and easy to carry HDD (hard disk).
≥If you insert an SD card with recorded motion pictures and still pictures in the SD 
Media Storage, the data can easily be saved to the SD Media Storage by 
pressing the copy button only.
Saving data to a computer
Important Notice
Do not insert discs which have been recorded in AVCHD format with the supplied HD Writer 
2.0E for SX/SD into devices which do not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc 
may get stuck in the device. The disc will not play back on devices that do not support the 
AVCHD format.
A
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Parts identification and 
handling
1 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)
2 Built-in flash (l54)
3 Outlet (cooling fan)
4 Recording lamp (l109)
5 White balance sensor/remote control 
sensor (l23, 62)
6 Lens cover
7 PRE-REC button [PRE-REC] (l44)
8 Mode dial (l31)
9 LCD monitor open button [LCD OPEN] 
(l21)
10 Delete button [ ] (l70, 72)
11 Battery cable cover (l30)
12 Status indicator (l31)
13 Cursor button (l34)
14 Recording start/stop button (l43)
15 Inlet
16 Menu button [MENU] (l37)17 Internal stereo microphones
18 Speaker
19 Zoom lever [W/T] (In recording mode) 
(l49)
Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback 
mode) (l66)
20 Photoshot button [ ] (l46)
21 SD card/battery open lever [SD CARD/
BATTERY OPEN] (l27)
22 Card access lamp [ACCESS] (l33)
23 SD card/battery cover (l27)
24 Tripod receptacle (l21)
25 Battery holder (l27)
26 Card slot (l33)
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27 Disc copy button [DISC COPY] (l85)
28 Reset button [RESET] (l118)
29 LCD monitor (l21)
30 Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/
FOCUS] (l42, 59)
31 Power LCD Extra button 
[POWER LCD EXTRA] (l40)
32 Component terminal [COMPONENT] 
(l81)
33 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l81, 
82, 89)
≥Use the supplied AV cable only.
34 Grip belt (l20)
35 HDMI terminal [HDMI] (l77, 79)36 USB terminal [ ] (l84, 90, 99)
ªAbout the cooling fan
≥The cooling fan rotates to prevent the internal 
temperature rising. Take care not to cover the 
inlets and outlet when using this unit.
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.
1Loosen the belt.
2Put your hand through the belt as far as it 
goes.
3Replace the belt.
≥Tighten up the belt so that your hand remains 
firmly in place. 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.
COMPONENTA/V
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Using grip belt
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