Panasonic Hdc Sd80 Owners Manual

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Charging the battery
Important:
≥Use the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use the AC adaptor of another device.
≥ 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.
≥ The battery can also be charged using a battery charger (VW-BC10PP; optional).
≥ The battery will not be charged if the unit is turned on.
≥ It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 30 oC 
(50 °F to...

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Charging and recording time
∫Charging/Recording time
≥Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH (When using AC adaptor) 
HDC-SD80
Battery model number
[Voltage/Capacity  (minimum)]Charging timeRecording modeMaximum 
continuous 
recordable timeActual 
recordable  time
Supplied battery/
VW-VBK180 (optional) [3.6 V/1790 mAh] 2h25min[HA], [HG] 1 h 50 min
55 min
[HX], [HE] 1h55min
[iFrame] 2h1h
VW-VBK360 (optional)
[3.6 V/3580 mAh] 4h20min[HA], [HG], 
[HX], [HE] 3h45min 1h55min
[iFrame] 3h55min 2h...

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≥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.
HDC-HS80
Battery model 
number...

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The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card, built-in memory or HDD. 
To record to an SD card, read the following.
Cards that you can use with this unit
Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for 
motion picture recording.
* SD Speed Class Rating is the speed  standard regarding continuous writing. 
Check via the label on the card, etc.
≥Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards/SDXC 
Memory Cards...

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Inserting/removing an SD card
Caution:
Check that the access lamp has gone off.
1Open the SD card cover and 
insert (remove) the SD card 
into (from) the card slot B.
≥Face the label side  C 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.
2Securely close the SD card 
cover.
≥Securely close it until it clicks.
≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of 
the SD card.
≥ Do not apply strong...

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You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD 
monitor.
Turning the unit on and off with the power button
Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit.
AThe status indicator lights on.
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.
During normal use, opening and closing of the LCD monitor can be conveniently used 
to turn the unit...

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Change the mode to recording or playback.
Operate the mode switch to change the mode to  ,   or  .
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...

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∫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.
About the Touch Menu
Touch   (left side)/  (right side) of   on the Touch Menu to switch the operation icons.
Touch   (left side)/  (right side) of   on the Touch Menu.≥ It is also possible to switch the operation icons by sliding the Touch Menu right or left while 
touching it.
B Touch...

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≥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. ( l48)
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.
1Select the menu. ( l41)
2Touch the date or time to be set, then set the desired value using  / .A Displaying the World time...

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∫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 Recording button icon  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...