Panasonic Hdc Sd600p Operating Instructions

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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. 
Also, do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.
1Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.
2Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor.
3Connect the DC cable to the DC input terminal [DC IN].
≥When removing the AC adaptor, be sure to hold down the power button until the status 
indicator goes off. Then remove the AC adaptor.
Battery capacity indication
≥The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. 
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If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then   will become red. If the battery 
discharges, then   will flash.
≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you 
can use for this unit. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use.
≥ If the actual remaining time exceeds 9 hours  59 minutes, the indication will stay green 
and will not change until the remaining ti me falls below 9 hours 59 minutes.
≥ When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining 
battery capacity will not be shown.
Connecting to the AC outlet
 

DC IN

A DC output terminal
B DC input terminal
Insert the DC cable matching the 
[ ] mark of the DC input 
terminal.
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Preparation
Setup
2
Recording to a card
Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for 
motion picture recording.
* 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 or 48 GB or more 
Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC 
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 SDXC compatible device) is
 compatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC 
Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards.  When using an SDHC memory card/SDXC 
memory card with other equipment, check the equipment is compatible with these 
memory cards.
Cards that you can use with this unit
Card typeCapacityMotion picture recordingStill 
picture 
recording
SD 
Memory  Card 8 MB/16 MB Cannot be used.
Can be 
used.
32 MB/64 MB/
128 MB/256 MB Cannot be guaranteed in operation.
The recording may suddenly stop during 
motion picture recording depending on 
the SD card you use. (
l127)
512MB/1GB/ 2GB
Can be used.
SDHC 
Memory  Card 4GB/6GB/8GB/
12 GB/16 GB/24 GB/32 GB
SDXC 
Memory  Card 48 GB/64 GB
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Caution:
Check that the access lamp has gone off.
1Open the LCD monitor.
2Open 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.
3Securely close the SD card/
terminal cover.
≥Securely close it until it clicks.
≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of 
the SD card.
≥ Do not apply strong shocks, bend, or drop 
the SD card.
≥ Electrical noise, static electricity or the 
failure of this unit or the SD card may 
damage or erase the data stored on the 
SD card.
≥ When the card access lamp is lit, do not:
jRemove the SD card
j Turn the unit off
j Insert and remove the USB cable
j Expose the unit to vibrations or shock
Performing the above while the lamp is on 
may result in damage to data/SD card or 
this unit. ≥
Do not expose the terminals of the SD 
card to water, garbage or dust.
≥ Do not place SD cards in the following 
areas:
jIn direct sunlight.
j In very dusty or humid areas.
j Near a heater.
j Locations susceptible to significant 
difference in temperature (condensation 
can occur).
j Where static electricity or 
electromagnetic waves occur.
≥ To protect SD cards, return them to their 
cases when you are not using them.
≥ About disposing of or giving away the SD 
card. ( l135)
Inserting/removing an SD card
When using an SD card not from Panasonic,  or one previously used on other equipment, 
for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. ( l45) When the SD card is formatted, all 
of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.
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Access lamp [ACCESS]  A
≥When this unit is accessing the SD 
card, the access lamp lights up.
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Preparation
Setup
3
Turning the unit on/off
You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD 
monitor.
Press the power button to turn on the unit
AThe status indicator lights on.
Unit is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and unit is turned off when it is closed.
During normal use, opening and closing of the LCD monitor can be conveniently used 
to turn the unit on/off.
∫ To turn on the unit
A The status indicator lights on.
∫To turn off the unit
B The status indicator goes off.
≥ The unit will not turn off while recording motion  pictures even if the LCD monitor is closed.
≥ In the following cases, opening the LCD monitor does not turn on the unit. Press the power 
button to turn on the unit.
jWhen the unit is  originally purchased
j When you have turned off the unit using the power button
Turning the unit on and off with the power button
Turning the unit on and off with the LCD monitor
To turn off the unitHold down the power button until the 
status indicator goes off.
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Preparation
Setup
4
Selecting a mode
Change the mode to recording or playback.
Operate the mode switch to change the mode to  ,   or  .
Motion Picture Recording Mode (l29)
Still Picture Recording Mode ( l31)
Playback Mode ( l35, 80)
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Preparation
Setup
5
Adjusting LCD monitor
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
Touch and release the touch screen to select 
icon or picture.
≥Touch the center of the icon.
≥ Touching the touch screen will not operate 
while you are touching another part of the 
touch screen.
∫ About the operation icons
///:
These icons are used to switch the menu 
and thumbnail display page, for item 
selection and setting etc.
:
Touch to return to the previous screen 
such as when setting menus.
≥ Do not touch on the LCD monitor with 
hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens.
≥ Perform the touch screen calibration when 
the touch is not recognized or wrong 
location is recognized. ( l45)
¬ Change the mode to   or  .
Rotate the LCD monitor towards 
the lens side.
≥The image is horizontally flipped as if you 
see a mirror image. (However the image 
recorded is the same as a normal 
recording.)
≥Only some indications will appear on the 
screen. When   appears, return the 
direction of the LCD monitor to normal 
position and check the warning/alarm 
indication. ( l124)
How to use the touch screen
Recording Yourself
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Preparation
Setup
6
Setting date and time
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 perform steps 2 to 3 below to set the date and time.
¬Change the mode to   or  .
1Select the menu.
2Touch the date or time to be 
set, then set the desired value 
using / .
A Displaying the World time setting 
(l 40):
[HOME]/ [DESTINATION]
≥ The year can be set between 2000 and 
2039.
≥ The 12-hour system is used to display the 
time.
3Touch [ENTER].≥The clock function starts at [00] seconds.
≥A message prompting for World time setting 
may be displayed. Perform the World time 
setting by touching the screen. (
l40)≥ Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to 
complete the setting.
≥The date and time function is driven by a 
built-in lithium battery.
≥ When this unit is purchased, the clock is 
set. If the time display becomes [- -], the 
built-in lithium battery needs to be 
charged. To recharge the built-in lithium 
battery, connect the AC adaptor or attach 
the battery to this unit. Leave the unit as it 
is for approx. 24 hours and the battery will 
maintain the date and time for approx. 
6 months. (The battery is still being 
recharged even if the unit is off.)
: [SETUP] 
# [CLOCK SET]
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Basic
Recording/
Playback
1
Before recording
∫Basic camera positioning
1 Hold the unit with both hands.
2 Put your hand through the grip belt.
3 It is convenient to use the Sub-recording Start/Stop button  A when holding the unit at 
waist level.
≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with 
another person or object.
≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is 
backlit, it will become dark in the recording.
≥ Keep your arms near your body and separate your legs for better balance.
≥ Do not cover the microphones or the cooling fan inlet with your hand etc.
∫ Basic motion picture recording
≥The unit should normally be held steady when recording.
≥ If you move the unit when recording, do so slowly, maintaining a constant speed.
≥ The zoom operation is useful for recording subjects you cannot get close to, but overuse of 
zoom in and zoom out can make the resulting motion picture less enjoyable to watch.
∫ Attaching/Removing the lens hood
This will reduce the extra light entering the lens  in bright sunlight or backlight etc., making it 
possible to take clearer pictures.
A Attaching the lens hood
B Removing the lens hood
≥ If you use the Filter kit (optional) or the conversion lens (optional), remove the lens hood.
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Basic
Recording/
Playback
2
Recording motion 
pictures
1Change the mode to  .
2Open the LCD monitor.
3Press the recording start/stop 
button to start recording.
AWhen you begin recording,  ; 
changes to  ¥.
4Press the recording start/stop 
button again to pause 
recording.
≥ Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture. ( l32)
≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording 
and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.
≥ Maximum number of recordable scenes: 3900
Maximum number of different dates: 200 ( l84)
When either of them reaches to the maximum limit, additional scenes cannot be recorded.
(In the case of SD cards it is the maximum number of recordable scenes per card.)
≥ While recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed.
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∫Screen indications in the Motion Picture Recording Mode
About the compatibility of the recorded 
motion picturesPlease refer to page 52 about 
1080/60p
≥They are not compatible with devices other  than those that support AVCHD. Images 
cannot be played with equipment that does not support AVCHD (ordinary DVD 
recorders). Confirm that your equipment supports AVCHD by referring to the operating 
instructions.
≥ 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.
0h00m00s 0h00m00s
0h00m00s
R 1h20m
R 1h20m
R 1h20mHG
A Recording mode
B Remaining time left for recording
(When the remaining time is less than 
1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes red.)
C Recording time elapsed
Each time the unit is put into recording 
pause, the counter display will be reset 
to “0h00m00s”.
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