Panasonic Hdc Sd9 Operating Instructions

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Select the desired method of HDMI output when using an HDMI mini cable (optional).
Select the menu. (l27)
[AUTO]: The output resolution is automatically set based on the information from the connected TV.
[1080i]: The interlace method with 1080 available scan lines is used for output.
[480p]: The progressive method with 480 available scan lines is used for output.
≥If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method [1080i] or 
[480p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV. (Please read the operating instructions 
for the TV.)
Connecting with a HDMI mini cable
What is HDMI?
HDMI is the next-generation interface for digital devices. When this unit is connected to a HDMI 
compatible device, the image and audio can be output with a digital signal. If you connect this unit to 
a HDMI compatible high definition TV and then play back the recorded high definition images, you 
can enjoy them in high resolution with high quality sound.
If you connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link, linked operations 
(VIERA Link) are possible. (l83)
[SETUP] # [HDMI RESOLUTION] # desired setting
Information from the connected TVOutput resolution
720p, 1080i 1080i
Others 480p
1080i
This is an interlace scan method which scans 1080 scan lines to display a high definition image. The 
1080 available scan lines are divided in half and scanned on the screen alternatively every 1/60
th of 
a second. The number of available scan lines is more than double the 480 scan lines used to display 
standard images until now so the images have clearer detail and a lot of presence.
480p
This is a progressive scan method which scans all 480 available scan lines on the screen at the 
same time every 1/60
th of a second. This method reduces the flickering as the scan lines are not 
scanned on the screen alternatively like in the interlace method.
480i
This is an interlace scan method in which the 480 available scan lines are divided in half and 
scanned on the screen alternatively every 1/60
th of a second.
Interlace method/progressive method
Video signals until now (NTSC) are referred to as 480i (i is short for interlace) whereas a high-
density video signal that doubles the number of scan lines is called 480p (p is short for progressive).
The component terminal and the HDMI mini connector on this unit are also compatible with high 
definition image output 1080i. It is necessary to have a compatible TV to enjoy progressive and high 
definition images.
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If you connect this unit and an AV amplifier with a HDMI terminal with a HDMI mini cable and then 
playback, you can listen to 5.1 channel sound recorded from the internal microphones.
≥Please read the operating instructions for the AV amplifier, speakers and TV for more information 
about how to connect them etc.
≥If you connect this unit to a Panasonic AV amplifier and Panasonic TV that are compatible with 
VIERA Link, linked operations (VIERA Link) become possible. (l83)
≥The unit cannot be connected to the optical digital cable. Connect it to an AV amplifier with the HDMI 
terminals.
When this unit is connected to a TV with the component cable, the output setting on this unit can be 
changed. Set it to match the terminal on the TV that you connect to.
Select the menu. (l27)
[480i]: When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with 480i.
(Playback is in standard quality.)
[1080i]: When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with 1080i.
(Playback is in high definition quality.)
Listening in 5.1 channel sound
Connecting with the component cable
[SETUP] # [COMPONENT OUT] # desired setting
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With a TV
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Playback using VIERA Link™ 
(HDAVI Control
™)
Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with a HDMI 
mini cable and then operate with the remote control for the TV.
∫Setting on this unit
¬Set the mode switch to  .
Select the menu. (l27)
≥The default setting is [ON].
AHDMI mini cable (optional)
BPanasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link
∫Playback operation with the 
remote control for the TV
1) Press the button up, down, left or right to 
select a scene or file to be played back, and 
then press the button in the center to set it.
2) Activate the operation icons that are 
displayed on TV screen with the remote 
control for the TV.
AOperation icons
BDisplay operation icons
CCancel operation icons
DDisplay/Cancel operation icons
≥The playback operation is performed the same 
as on this unit.
jPlaying back motion pictures (l64)
jPlaying back still pictures (l69) What is the VIERA Link?
≥VIERA Link
™ is a new name for 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 VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable 
(optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.)
≥VIERA Link 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. When using devices made by 
other companies that are compatible with VIERA Link, refer to the operating instructions for the 
respective devices.
≥This unit is compatible with VIERA Link Ver.3. VIERA Link Ver.3 is the newest Panasonic version 
and is also compatible with existing Panasonic VIERA Link devices. (As of December 2007)
VIDEOPHOTO
[SETUP] # [VIERA Link] # [ON]
HDMI IN
1) 2)
DISPLAY ON/OFF
CB
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≥If the TV has two or more HDMI input terminals, it is recommended to connect this unit to HDMI2 or 
HDMI3.
≥VIERA Link must be activated on the connected TV. (Read the operating instructions of the TV for 
how to set etc.)
≥If you are not using VIERA Link, set [VIERA Link] to [OFF].
∫Other linked operations
Turning the power off:
If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power, the power on this unit also turns off. (When 
recording motion pictures, formatting, deleting, recovering or connecting the unit to a PC with a USB 
cable, the power will not turn off.)
Automatic input switching:
If you connect with a HDMI mini 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 the HDMI terminal on the TV, the input channel may not switch automatically. In this 
case, use the remote control for the TV to switch the input channel. (For details on how to switch 
input, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)
≥If VIERA Link does not work properly, refer to page 119.
≥If you are unsure whether or not the TV and AV amplifier you are using are compatible with 
VIERA Link, read the operating instructions for the devices.
≥Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types 
of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of 
the TV for the operations that support on the TV.
≥Operation is not possible with a cable that is not based on the HDMI standard.
We recommend using Panasonic HDMI mini cables.
Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m/4.9 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m/9.8 feet)
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Preparation
Recording
Playback
Backup
With a PC
Others
86With other products
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With other 
products
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Connecting a DVD burner to 
copy to/play back a disc
Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to a DVD disc by connecting a 
DVD burner VW-BN1 (optional) to this unit using a Mini AB USB connection cable (supplied with 
VW-BN1). The copied DVD disc can also be played back.
≥Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it.
1Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with VW-BN1) to the DVD burner.
≥You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit.
2Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and set the mode switch to  .
≥If a battery is used, operation is not possible when this unit is connected to a DVD burner.
3Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the Mini AB USB connection 
cable (supplied with VW-BN1).
AMini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with VW-BN1)
BDVD burner (optional)
≥Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
Preparing for copying/playing back
We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW-BN1.
About discs that can be used for copying
New* 12 cm discs (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL)
≥You cannot copy to 8 cm discs or iRW/iR/iR DL/CD-RW/CD-R.
≥We recommend using the discs that have been recommended in the operating instructions of the 
DVD burner. Refer to the operating instructions of the DVD burner for details about recommended 
discs, disc handling etc.
* You cannot record on a disc that has already been used. However if a DVD-RAM or a DVD-RW is 
formatted, then it can be used for copying.
VIDEOPHOTO
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4Insert the disc in the DVD burner.
5(When copying)
Select [BURN DISC] and press the cursor button.
(When playing back)
Select [PLAY DISC] and press the cursor button.
≥Refer to page 90 for how to play back the copied discs.
≥Motion pictures are copied as AVCHD format high definition images.
≥We recommend preparing the necessary number of discs that can be used for copying (l86), 
and spare discs.
≥You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc.
≥Motion pictures and still pictures cannot both be copied to a single disc.
≥Confirm that auto protection is [ON] before copying data. We recommend that auto protection is 
turned [ON] while copying data. (l91)
1Connect this unit to the DVD 
burner to prepare for copying. 
(l86)
2Select the item and press the 
cursor button.
[ALL SCENES]:
This is for copying all scenes simultaneously.
(Since motion pictures and still pictures are 
copied to separate discs, two or more discs are 
required.) Proceed to step 6.
[SELECT SCENES]:
This is for selecting the scenes to copy.
[SELECT DATE]:
This is for selecting date of the scenes to copy.
3(Only when [SELECT SCENES]/
[SELECT DATE] is selected in step 2)
Select [VIDEO] or [PICTURE] and 
press the cursor button.
4(Only when [SELECT SCENES] is selected 
in step 2)
Select the scene you want to copy 
and press the cursor button.
≥When the cursor button is pressed again, the 
selected scene will be canceled.
≥Up to 99 scenes can be selected in 
succession.
Copying to discs
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(Only when [SELECT DATE] is selected in step 
2)
Select the date you want to copy 
and press the cursor button.
≥When the cursor button is pressed again, the 
selected date will be canceled.
≥Up to 99 dates can be selected in succession.
≥Move the cursor button up or down to select 
the playback date. Move the cursor button left 
to select the last date of the previous month, 
and move it to the right to select the last date of 
the following month.
5(Only when [SELECT SCENES] is selected 
in step 2)
Select [START] and press the 
cursor button.
(Only when [SELECT DATE] is selected in 
step 2)
Press the MENU button.
6When the confirmation message 
appears, select [YES], then press 
the cursor button.
AThe number of discs necessary for copying 
by disc type
≥When 2 or more discs are necessary for 
copying, follow the on-screen instructions to 
switch discs.
≥After copying is complete, eject the disc and 
disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable 
from this unit.
≥After copying is complete, the disc becomes 
play-only and further recording is no longer 
possible.
MENU
A
Before you 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. (l90)
Important Notice
≥When connecting an optional DVD burner and this unit for copying a disc, do not insert a 
disc with recorded motion pictures into devices that 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.
≥When inserting a disc containing recorded motion/still pictures into other devices, a 
message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed. Do not format the disc, since 
deleted data cannot be restored later.
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∫To copy the same data on a new disc successively after confirming the 
contents of the copied disc by playing it back
≥The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. (l90)≥Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable while 
copying. Also, do not shake the DVD burner.
≥It is impossible to stop copying halfway.
≥The order in which the scenes were copied cannot be changed.
≥Data that has been recorded on another device may not be copied.
≥Motion pictures that are recorded on a PC with HD Writer 2.5E cannot be copied.
≥When 2 or more discs are necessary for copying, the last scene copied to a disc is automatically 
divided to fit the space on the disc.
≥The number of discs necessary for copying is automatically calculated. However, copying may be 
completed using less discs than the number displayed if there is other data on the SD card or if 
scenes were automatically divided.
≥When the disc that was copied to is played back on another device, the picture may momentarily stop 
at the points where the scenes switch.
About the approximate time it takes for copying to a disc
To copy motion pictures to the full capacity of a disc
Disc typeCopy time* The data is written to all areas of the disc 
to increase playback compatibility with 
other devices so, even if the data capacity 
to be copied is small, the time it takes for 
copying may be about the same as the 
time shown in the table.  DVD-RAM Approx. 50 min to 80 min
DVD-RW
*Approx. 35 min to 75 min
DVD-R
*Approx. 25 min to 45 min
To copy 600 still pictures (approx. 600 MB)
Disc typeCopy time
DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R Approx. 30 min to 40 min
≥DVD-R DL have two layers of recording surface so the copy time is approximately 2 to 3 times that 
of DVD-R.
≥Depending on the following conditions, the time it takes for copying may be longer than the above 
times. Wait until a message appears indicating that copying is complete.
jThe number of recorded scenes:
It will take time to copy if the number of recorded scenes is large even when the recording time is 
the same.
j
When the temperature of the DVD burner has become high:
Example: If multiple discs have been copied to continuously or the surrounding temperature is high.
Press the DISC COPY button on the 
playback thumbnail view to display the 
selection screen in Step 2, so that you can 
copy data again.
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≥Only discs that have been copied by connecting this unit to the DVD burner or where motion 
pictures have been recorded in AVCHD format can be played back. It may not be possible to 
play back discs recorded on other devices.
1Connect this unit to the DVD burner to prepare for playback. (l86)
2Use the cursor button to select [ ] disc playback tab.
A(Destination disc for motion pictures)
Disc playback tab
B(Destination disc for still pictures)
Disc playback tab
3Select the scene or still picture to be played back and then play it back.
≥The playback operation is performed the same as when playing back motion pictures or still pictures. 
(l64, 69)
≥After playback, eject the disc and disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable from this unit.
≥Press the DISC COPY button in thumbnail view to display the selection screen for copying data to a 
disc. The data can be copied to a new disc inserted in the DVD burner. (l89)
Playing back the copied disc
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