Panasonic Hdc Sd9 Operating Instructions

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Features
∫Very clear high definition pictures
This unit can record detailed high definition images to an SD card.
AHigh definition images (1920k1080)
*
Number of available scan lines 1080BStandard 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 HA/HG/HX.
What 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 with the Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator.
≥Since the recording method is different from an ordinary DVD video etc., the data is not compatible.
∫Compatibility with other products
AB
With other productsAvailable functionPicture quality
Watching Video/
Pictures on your TV
(l78 to 84)Playback with the HDMI mini cable (l81)
jPlayback using VIERA Link™ (HDAVI Control™) 
(l83)
High definition 
images
Playback with the component cable [1080i] (l82)
Playback with the component cable [480i] (l82) Standard images
Playback with the AV cable (l78)
Using a DVD burner 
(l86 to 91)Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play back a 
disc (l86)
jPlaying back the copied disc (l90)High definition 
images
What you can do with a 
PC
(l96 to 97)Copying data to a PC and easy editing (l96)
Writing data to DVD discs and SD cards (l96)
Converting the motion picture data to MPEG2 
(l96)Standard images
Creating a DVD Video disc (l96)
Dubbing images onto 
other video device
(l92)Dubbing images when connecting with the AV cable 
(l92)
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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 battery charger 
by aligning the arrows.
∫Inserting the battery
Open the LCD monitor and install 
the battery by inserting it in the 
direction shown in the figure.
AInsert the battery until it clicks and locks.
∫How to turn on the power
Turn on the power by sliding the 
mode switch to   or   while 
pressing the lock release button A.
≥Operate the mode switch while at the same 
time pressing in the lock release button if 
changing from OFF to another mode.
≥Status indicator B
≥To turn off the power, set the mode switch to 
OFF.
∫Inserting/removing an SD card
1 Set the mode switch to OFF.
2 Open the SD card cover while sliding the 
SD CARD OPEN lever B.
3 Insert/remove the SD card.
≥When inserting an SD card, face the terminal 
side C in the direction shown in the illustration 
and press it straight in as far as it will go.
≥When removing the SD card, press the center 
of the SD card and then pull it straight out.
4 Securely close the SD card cover.
≥Securely close it until it clicks.
∫Language selection
1) Press the MENU button, then select 
[LANGUAGE] and press the cursor button.
2) Select [English] and press the cursor button.
Charging lamp 
[CHARGE]A
Lights up:
Charging
Goes off:
Charging 
completed
Card access lamp [ACCESS]
≥When this unit is processing data, the 
access lamp A lights up.
OPENSD CARD
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∫Help mode
The help mode explains the operation icons 
displayed when the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS 
switch is set to AUTO in recording mode.
≥Operate the mode switch to select  .
1) Press the cursor button to display the icon.
2) Move the cursor button right to select [ ].
3) Move the cursor button up, left or right to 
select the desired icon.
≥An explanation of the selected icon scrolls at 
the bottom of the screen.
≥The indication changes each time the cursor 
button is moved down.
≥When the help mode is used, functions cannot 
be set.
To exit the Help mode
Press the MENU button or select [END].
∫Recording motion pictures
1) Operate the mode switch to select   and 
open the LCD monitor.
2) Press the recording start/stop button to start 
recording.
∫Recording still pictures
1) Operate the mode switch to select   and 
open the LCD monitor.
2) Press the   button fully to take the picture.
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∫Motion picture playback
1) Operate the mode switch to select  .
2) Select [ ] (motion picture playback) A 
with the cursor button.
3) Select the scene to be played back and 
press the cursor button.
4) Select the playback operation with the cursor 
button.
1/;: Playback/Pause
6: Rewind playback
5: Fast forward playback
∫: Stops the playback and shows the 
thumbnails.
∫Still picture playback
1) Operate the mode switch to select  .
2) Select [ ] (still picture playback) A with 
the cursor button.
3) Select the still picture to be played back and 
press the cursor button.
4) Select the playback operation with the cursor 
button.
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.
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Preparation
Recording
Playback
Backup
With a PC
Others
16Before using
20Setup
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Before using
1
Parts identification and 
handling
1 LCD monitor open part
2 LCD monitor (l32)
Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the 
arrow with your fingers.
≥It can open up to 90o.
≥It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 
90o B towards the opposite direction.3 Optical image stabilizer button [ , 
O.I.S.] (l45)
4 Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/
FOCUS] (l35, 59)
5 Reset button [RESET] (l118)
6 Cursor button
Use the cursor button to select the recording 
functions and playback operations, and to 
operate the menu screen.
1Select by moving up, down, left, right.
2Set by pressing the center.
≥Menu screen operations (l27)
≥To select the recording functions (l47, 51)
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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.
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≥To adjust manually (l59)
≥Playback operations (l64, 69)
7 Face detection button [ ] (l46)
8 PRE-REC button [PRE-REC] (l40)
9 DC input terminal [DC IN 9.3V] (l23)
10 Battery holder (l21)
11 Battery release lever [BATTERY] (l21)
12 HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l81, 83)
13 Disc copy button [DISC COPY] (l89)
14 Power LCD Extra button 
[POWER LCD EXTRA] (l32)
15 Delete button [ ] (l72)
16 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l78, 92)≥Use the supplied AV cable only.
17 Component terminal [COMPONENT] 
(l82)
18 USB terminal [ ] (l86, 93, 103)
19 Menu button [MENU] (l27)
20 Built-in flash (l55)
21 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)
22 Lens hood
Rotate the lens hood counter-clockwise A to 
remove it. In order to attach it, place into slot B, 
and then rotate it clockwise C.≥When fitting the tele conversion lens 
(VW-T3714H; optional) or the wide conversion 
lens (VW-W3707H; optional), first remove the 
lens hood.
23 Remote control sensor (l19)
24 Recording lamp (l28)
25 Tripod receptacle
This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional 
tripod. (For details on mounting the tripod, refer 
to the operating instructions for the tripod.)
ACamera base
Lens cover A
≥The lens cover opens in  recording mode. 
(l26)
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Be careful about the following.
When 2 lens accessories, such as the ND 
filter and tele conversion lens, are fitted and 
the zoom lever is pressed toward the W side, 
the 4 corners of an image will be darkened. 
(Vignetting)
(When fitting 2 lens accessories, first remove 
the lens hood and then fit them.)
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26 Mode switch (l26)
27 Photoshot button [ ] (l41)
28 Zoom lever [W/T] (In recording mode) 
(l44)
Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback 
mode) (l65)
29 Speaker
30 Internal microphones (5.1 channel 
support)
31 Status indicator (l26)
32 Recording start/stop button (l36)
33 Card access lamp [ACCESS] (l25)
34 SD card open lever [SD CARD OPEN] 
(l25)
35 Card slot (l25)
36 SD card cover (l25)
37 Shoulder strap fixture38 Grip belt
Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your 
hand.
1Flip the belt.
2Adjust the length.
3Replace the belt.
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1 Photoshot button [ ]*
2 On-screen display button [EXT DISPLAY] 
(l80)
3 Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (l30)
4 Playback operation buttons (l65)
5 Delete button [ ]
*
6 Direction buttons [3,4,2,1]
These buttons operate similar to how the cursor 
button moves up/down/right/left on the unit.
7 Recording start/stop button [START/
STOP]
*
8 Zoom/volume buttons [ZOOM, VOL]*
9 Menu button [MENU]*
10 Enter button [ENTER]
This button operates similar to pressing the 
cursor button on the unit.
* means that these buttons function in the same 
manner as the corresponding buttons on the 
unit.
∫Remote control usable range
ARemote control sensor
Distance: Within approx. 5 m (16 feet)
Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and 
right
≥The remote control is intended for indoor 
operation. Outdoors or under strong light, the 
unit may not operate properly even within the 
usable ranges.
Remote control
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.
ZOOM START/
STOP PHOTO
SHOT EXT
DISPLAY
DATE/
TIME
VOL
PLAY
STOP SKIP SKIP
MENU
ENTER
PA U S E
SEARCH
STILL ADV STILL ADVSEARCH
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Install a button-type battery (supplied)
1 While pressing 
the stopper A, 
pull out the 
battery holder.
2 Set the button-
type battery 
with its (i) mark 
facing upward 
and then put the 
battery holder 
back in place.
≥When the button-type battery runs down, 
replace it with a new battery (part number: 
CR2025). The battery should normally last 
about 1 year, however this depends on how 
frequently the unit is used.
≥Keep the button-type battery out of reach of 
children to prevent swallowing.
Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. 
CR2025 only. Use of another battery may 
present a risk of fire or explosion.
Caution: Battery may explode if mistreated.
Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away 
from children.
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in 
fire.
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Setup
1
Power supply
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
The Panasonic battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6.
VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6 come with a function to check whether the battery and unit can 
be safely used together.
≥To use the VW-VBG6 for this unit, the battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is required.
≥Batteries made by other companies which have been certified by Panasonic may be used with this 
unit, but we offer no guarantee as to the quality, performance or safety of such batteries.
≥In order to safely use the unit, we recommend that you use genuine Panasonic batteries which have 
been tested by our quality control process.
≥We cannot accept any liability whatsoever for damages to the unit or accidents caused by non-
genuine Panasonic batteries (including those that have been certified by Panasonic).
≥
Exercise care when purchasing batteries. Many fake or imitation batteries have been found among those sold at 
unusually low prices and those which customers cannot check for themselves before purchasing.
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this unit.
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 battery charger by aligning the arrows.
≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l10, 22, 132).
≥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.
Charging the battery
Charging lamp [CHARGE]A
Lights up:
Charging (Battery charging time: l22)
Goes off:
Charging completed
Flashing:
Make sure that the terminals of the battery or the 
AC adaptor are not exposed to dirt, foreign 
objects or dust, then reconnect them properly. 
(l125)
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