Panasonic Hdc Sdx1 Operating Instructions

until 
2010/7/2
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, 
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Operating Instructions
High Definition Video Camera
Model No. HDC-SDX1P
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
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Things You Should 
Know
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most 
sophisticated and reliable products on 
the market today. Used properly, we’re 
sure it will bring you and your family 
years of enjoyment. Please take time to 
fill in the information on the right.
The serial number is on the tag located 
on the underside of your camera. Be 
sure to retain this manual as your 
convenient camera information source.
Safety Precautions
The following mark and symbols are...

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FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed 
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no guarantee that...

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Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)≥Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
≥ Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
≥ Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or  other foreign matter on the terminals.
≥ Do not touch the plug terminals ( i and  j) with metal objects.
≥ Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off 
thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte...

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∫Product Identification Marking
Product Location
High Definition Video Camera Battery holder
AC adaptor Bottom

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – 
special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product 
you have  purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information 
on how to recycle this battery.
U.S.A. CONSUMERS:  ATTENTION:
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IMPORTANT SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety 
instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these 
operating instructions handy for future reference.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance...

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Precautions
USE & LOCATION
≥TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your 
camera and power supply should not be 
exposed to rain or moisture. Do not 
connect the power supply or operate your 
camera if it gets wet. Your camera has 
been designed for outdoor use, however it 
is not designed to sustain direct exposure 
to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a 
direct splashing from a pool or even a cup 
of coffee. This action could permanently 
damage the internal parts of your camera. 
Do not attempt to...

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∫About the recording format for 
recording motion pictures
You can select from either AVCHD or MP4 
recording formats to record motion pictures 
using this unit. ( l57)
AVCHD: You can record high definition 
quality images with this format. It is suitable 
for viewing on a large format TV or for 
saving to disc.
MP4: This is a recording format suitable for 
playing back or editing on a PC. It can be 
processed faster than AVCHD when it is 
imported to a PC.
∫ Indemnity about recorded 
content...

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Preparation
Basic
Advanced
Copy/Dubbing
With a PC
Others
Accessories ...........................................  11
Quick Guide ........................................... 12
Preparation
Before using
[1] Parts identification and 
handling ...................................... 15
Setup
[1]Power supply.............................. 18
Inserting/removing the battery ..... 19
Charging the battery .................... 20
Charging and recording time........ 21
[2] Recording to a card...

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Editing
[1]Deleting scenes/
still pictures ................................ 83
Dividing a scene to partially 
delete (AVCHD) ........................... 84
Dividing a scene to partially 
delete (MP4) ................................ 85
Deleting personal information ...... 86
Protecting scenes/still pictures..... 87
[2] DPOF setting .............................. 88
With a TV
[1]Watching Video/Pictures 
on your TV .................................. 89
Connecting with
a HDMI mini...