Panasonic Hdc Sd600p Operating Instructions

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Accessories
Check the accessories before using this unit.
Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Product numbers correct as of Apr. 2010. These may be subject to change.
Battery pack
VW-VBG130
AC adaptor
VSK0697
AC cable
K2CA2CA00025
DC cable
K2GJYDC00004
Remote control
(Built-in battery)
N2QAEC000024
AV multi cable
K1HY12YY0004
USB cable
K1HY04YY0032
Stylus pen
VGQ0C14
Lens hood
VDW2053
CD-ROM
Software
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Quick Guide
∫Charging the battery
1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor 
and the AC outlet.
2 Insert the battery into the AC adaptor by 
aligning the arrows.
∫Inserting the battery
Install the battery by inserting it in the 
direction shown in the figure.
A Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.
∫Inserting/removing an SD card
1) Open the LCD monitor.
≥Check that the access lamp has gone off.
2) Open the SD card/terminal cover and  insert (remove) the SD card into (from) 
the card slot.
≥ Face the label side  B 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.
3) Securely close the SD card/terminal  cover.
≥ Securely close it until it clicks.
∫ Turning the unit on/off
Turning the unit on and off with the 
power button
Press the power button to turn on the unit.
A The status indicator lights on.
≥ To turn off the unit, hold down the power 
button until the status indicator goes off.
Turning the unit on and off with the LCD 
monitor
Unit is turned on when the LCD monitor is 
opened, and unit is turned off when it is 
closed.
To turn on the unit
A The status indicator lights on.
Access lamp [ACCESS] 
A
≥ When this unit is accessing the SD 
card, the access lamp lights up.
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Charging lamp 
[CHARGE]
A
Lights up:
Charging
Goes off:
Charging completed
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To turn off the unit
BThe status indicator goes off.
∫Selecting a mode
Operate the mode switch to change the 
mode to ,  or .
∫How to use the touch screen
You can operate by directly touching the 
LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger.
It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) 
for detailed operation or if it is hard to 
operate with your fingers.
Touch and release the touch screen to select 
icon or picture.
∫Language selection
1) Press the MENU button, then touch 
[SETUP]  # [LANGUAGE].
2) Touch [English].
∫ Recording motion pictures
1) Change the mode to  .
2) Open the LCD monitor.
3) Press the recording start/stop button to 
start recording.
A When you begin recording,  ; changes 
to  ¥.
∫ Recording still pictures
1) Change the mode to  .
2) Open the LCD monitor.
3) Press the   button fully to take the 
picture.
Motion Picture Recording 
Mode ( l29)
Still Picture Recording Mode 
( l 31)
Playback Mode ( l35, 80)
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∫Motion picture/Still picture 
playback
1) Change the mode to  .
2) Touch the play mode select icon  A.
3) Touch [VIDEO/SD CARD] or [PICTURE/ SD CARD].
4) Touch the scene or the still picture to be  played back.
≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by 
touching / .
5) Select the playback operation by  touching the operation icon.
A Operation icon (Motion picture playback)
1
/;: Playback/Pause
6 : Rewind playback
5 : Fast forward playback
∫ : Stops the playback and shows 
the thumbnails.
1 : Displays the direct playback bar. 
(l 81)
(Still picture playback)
1 /;: Slide show (playback of the still 
pictures in numerical order) start/
pause.
2; : Plays back the previous picture.
;1 : Plays back the next picture.
∫ : Stops the playback and shows 
the thumbnails.
≥ Touch 
/ to display/not-display the 
operation icon.
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0h00m00s 0h00m00s
0h00m00s
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Preparation
Before using
1
Parts identification and 
handling
1 Speaker
2 Power button [ ] (l24)
3 Inlet (cooling fan) ( l28)
4 Intelligent auto/Manual button  [iA/MANUAL] ( l33, 76)
5 Optical image stabilizer button  [ /O.I.S.] ( l50)
6 1080/60p button [1080/60p] ( l52)
7 Battery release lever [BATT] ( l19)
8 Battery holder ( l19)
9 DC input terminal [DC IN] ( l21)
≥ Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a 
genuine Panasonic AC adaptor 
(VW-AD21PP-K; optional).
10 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 94, 
98)
11 USB terminal [ ] ( l101, 116)
12 AV multi connector ( l94, 107)
≥ Use the AV multi cable (only the supplied 
cable).
13 Card slot ( l23)
14 Access lamp [ACCESS] ( l23)
15 Lens cover
≥The lens cover opens in   Motion 
Picture Recording Mode or   Still 
Picture Recording Mode. ( l25)
16 Remote control sensor ( l48)
17 Built-in flash ( l56)
18 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)
≥ Please refer to page 28 for details about 
attaching the lens hood.
19 AF assist lamp ( l75)
20 Recording lamp ( l43)
10
89
234 5
67 11
12
131
14
15
16
17
18
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21 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l26)
≥ It can open up to 90 o.
≥ It can rotate up to 180 o A towards the lens 
or 90 o B  towards the opposite direction.
22 Quick menu button [Q.MENU] ( l39)
23 Sub recording start/stop button  (l 28)
≥ This button functions in the same manner 
as the recording start/stop button.
24 Adjust zoom buttons ( l49)
25 Menu button [MENU] ( l38)
26 Delete button [ ] ( l89)
27 Tripod receptacle
21
22 23 24 25
26
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.
27 27
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28 Status indicator (l24)
29 Photoshot button [ ] ( l31)
30 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture  Recording Mode or Still Picture 
Recording Mode) (l 49)
Thumbnail display switch [ / ]/
Volume lever [ sVOL r] (In Playback 
Mode) ( l37)
31 Internal microphones
32 Mode switch ( l25)
33 Recording start/stop button (l 29)
34 Shoulder strap fixture
35 Grip belt
Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits 
your hand.
1 Flip the belt.
2 Adjust the length.
3 Replace the belt.28 29 30 31
32
33 34 35
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Preparation
Setup
1
Power supply
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6.
≥The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The 
dedicated battery (VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6) supports this function. The 
only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and 
batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries 
which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way 
guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been 
manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.
≥
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 adaptor.
1Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.
2Insert the battery into the AC adaptor by aligning the arrows.
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine 
product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs 
are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of 
appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead 
to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure 
occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products 
are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
Charging the battery
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before 
using this unit for the first time.
Charging lamp 
[CHARGE]A
Lights up:Charging (Battery charging time: l20)Goes off:
Charging completed
Flashing:
Be sure to connect the unit 
correctly. (l134)
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≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries ( l11, 20, 145).
≥ 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 batteryBe sure to hold down the power 
button until the status indicator 
goes off. Then remove the battery 
while supporting the unit to prevent 
it from dropping.
Move the battery release lever in 
the direction indicated by the 
arrow and remove the battery 
when unlocked.
BATT
A Insert the battery until it clicks and 
locks.
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/Recording time
≥Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60% 
* 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. 
Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as 
high/low temperature.
≥The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping 
recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc.
≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction.
Charging and recording time
Battery model number
[Voltage/Capacity  (minimum)]Charging 
timeRecording modeMaximum 
continuous 
recordable timeActual 
recordable  time
Supplied battery/
VW-VBG130 (optional) [7.2 V/1250 mAh] 2h35min1080/60p, 
HA 1h40min 1h
HG, HX,  HE 1h45min 1h5min
VW-VBG260 (optional)
[7.2 V/2500 mAh] 4h40min1080/60p 3 h 10 min 1 h 55 min
HA 3h15min 2h
HG, HX 3 h 20 min
HE 3h20min 2h5min
VW-VBG6 (optional)*
[7.2 V/5400 mAh] 9h25min1080/60p 7 h 50 min 4 h 50 minHA, HG8h10min
5h5min
HX, HE 8h15min
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