Panasonic Hdc Sdx1 Operating Instructions

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∫To watch images on a regular 
TV (4:3) or when both sides of 
the images do not appear on 
the screen
Change the menu setting to display the 
images correctly. (Check the TV setting.)
Example of images with a 16:9 aspect 
ratio on a regular TV (4:3)
≥If a wide-screen TV is connected, adjust 
the aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to the 
operating instructions of the TV for 
details.)
∫ To display the on-screen 
information on the TV
When the menu setting is changed, the 
information displayed on the screen 
(operation icon and time code etc.) can be 
displayed/not displayed on the TV.
[OFF]:
Not displayed
[SIMPLE]*:
Information partially displayed
[DETAIL]:
All information displayed
* This setting is only available in Recording 
Mode.
≥ When the AV multi cable is connected to 
this unit, the setup screen of the AV multi 
destination is displayed on the screen of 
this unit. Touch either [COMPONENT] or 
[AV OUT] in accordance with the terminal 
connecting to the TV. ( l92)
≥ If the HDMI mini cable and AV multi cable 
are connected at the same time, output 
will be prioritized in order of the HDMI mini 
cable, AV multi cable.
≥ When viewing images recorded using   
(640 k480) on a [16:9] TV, the images may 
be stretched horizontally. Adjust the 
aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to the 
operating instructions of the TV for 
details.)
: [SETUP] 
# [TV ASPECT]  # [4:3]
[TV ASPECT] setting
[16:9][4:3]
: [SETUP] #  [EXT. DISPLAY] #  
desired setting
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Refer to the following support site for information about Panasonic TVs with an SD 
card slot for playing back your pictures.
http://panasonic.net/
≥ For details on how to play back, please read the operating instructions for the TV.
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Select the desired method of HDMI output.
≥[AUTO] determines the output resolution automatically based on information from the 
connected TV.
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.)
≥When multiple scenes with different recording modes are played back among the MP4 
scenes, the image may not display for a few seconds on the TV during the switching of 
scenes.
AV multi connector output setting can be changed.
Changing the component output setting
Connecting with a HDMI mini cable
: [SETUP]  # [HDMI RESOLUTION]  # [AUTO]/[1080i]/[480p]
Connecting with the AV multi cable
: [SETUP] # [AV MULTI]  # desired setting
[COMPONENT]:When connecting to the component terminal
[AV OUT]:When connecting to the video terminal
: [SETUP]  # [COMPONENT OUT]  # desired setting
[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.)
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Advanced
With a TV
2
Playback using VIERA Link™ 
(HDAVI Control
™)
¬ Change the mode to  .
1Select the menu.
≥If you are not using VIERA Link, set to [OFF].
2Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link 
with a HDMI mini cable.
A HDMI mini cable (optional)
B Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link
≥ It is recommended to connect this unit to an HDMI terminal other than the HDMI1 if there 
are 2 or more HDMI input terminals on the TV.
≥ VIERA Link must be activated on the connected TV. (Read the operating instructions of the 
TV for how to set etc.)
≥ Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini  cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional).
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 a 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.5. VIERA Link Ver.5 is the newest 
Panasonic version and is also compatible with existing Panasonic VIERA Link devices. 
(As of Dec. 2009)
: [SETUP]  # [VIERA Link]  # [ON]
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3Operate with the remote control for the TV.
1) Press the button up, down, left or right to select a scene or still picture 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.
A Operation icons
B Display operation icons
C Cancel operation icons
D Display/Cancel operation icons
≥ The following operations are available by pressing the color buttons on the remote control.
jGreen: Switching the number of scenes/still pictures in thumbnail display 
(9 thumbnails  # 20 thumbnails  # 9 thumbnails...)
Zoom in on still picture
j Yellow: Deleting scenes/still pictures
j Red: Zoom out from still picture
∫ Other linked operations
Turning the unit off:
If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power, this unit also turns off.
Automatic input switching:
If you connect with a HDMI mini cable and then turn 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.
≥ 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 an d 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.
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Copy/Dubbing
With this unit/other 
products
1
Connecting a DVD burner 
to copy to/play back a disc
AVCHD scenes or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to a DVD disc by 
connecting a DVD burner (optional) to this unit using a Mini AB USB Connection Cable 
(supplied with DVD burner). The copied DVD disc can also be played back.
≥ Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it.
≥ MP4 scenes cannot be copied to disc. Copy to PC to make a backup. ( l102)
∫ About discs that can be used for copying
*1 Use a new disc. You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM. When you copy to 
DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +RW, +R or +R DL , the disc is automatically finalized to 
allow playback on other devices and additional copying will not be possible.
*2 Only DVD-RAM copied with the DVD burner or HD Writer AE 2.6 X can additionally copy.
*3 Connect this unit and a DVD burner before formatting. If you format a used disc, you can 
copy on that disc. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded 
on the disc will be erased. (l 100)
≥ 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.
Preparing for copying/playing back
We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW-BN2/VW-BN01.
Disc type
DVD-RAM DVD-RW /
+RW DVD-R /
DVD-R DL  / +R 
+R DL 
Copy*1≤≤≤
Additional copy*2≤ ——
Format*3≤≤—
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1Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with DVD burner) to the DVD 
burner.
≥You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit.
2Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to  .
3Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the Mini AB USB 
Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner).
A Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner)
B DVD burner (optional)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
4Insert the disc in the DVD burner.
≥Insert the DVD disc with the recording side down when using the DVD burner.
5Touch the desired item.
[BURN DISC]:
Refer to page 97 for how to copy discs.
[PLAY DISC]:
Refer to page 99 for how to play back the copied discs.
To terminate the connection with the DVD burnerTouch [EXIT].
≥Disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable from this unit.
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≥You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc. (You can additionally copy only to a 
DVD-RAM.)
≥ You cannot copy AVCHD scenes together with still pictures or high-definition images 
together with standard images to the same disc.
≥ MP4 scenes cannot be copied to disc. Copy to PC to make a backup. ( l102)
1Connect this unit to the DVD 
burner to prepare for copying. 
(l 96)
2Touch the desired items 
following the instructions on 
the screen.
≥It will return to the previous step by 
touching .
≥ (
When [SELECT SCENES] is selected)
When touched, the scene/still picture is 
selected and the   indication appears 
on the thumbnail. Touch the scene/still 
picture again to cancel the operation.
≥ (
When [SELECT DATE] is selected)
When touched, the date is selected and 
surrounded by red. Touch the date again 
to cancel the operation.
≥ Up to 99 scenes/99 dates can be selected 
in succession.
3Touch [START].≥When 2 or more discs are necessary for 
copying, follow the on-screen instructions 
to switch discs.
≥ You may need more discs than displayed 
number of discs when you are copying 
additionally to a used DVD-RAM.
≥ Eject the disc after copying is completed.
≥ When the copied disc is played back on 
another device and the list of scenes is 
displayed, they are ordered by date.
∫ About recording formats when 
copying AVCHD scenes
[High Definition]:
The images recorded in high definition 
picture quality with this unit are copied as 
they are.
[Standard] ([XP]/[SP]):
Images are converted into the original 
standard picture quality and then copied.
≥Since XP has a higher picture quality 
compared to SP, the data capacity 
becomes large so that you may need 
more discs for copying than SP.
Copying to discs
Before you delete the data on the media after copying is complete, be sure to play 
back the discs to check that they have been copied to correctly. ( l99)
Important Notice≥When connecting an optional DVD burner and this unit for copying a disc, do not 
insert a disc with recorded AVCHD scenes in high definition picture quality 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 AVCHD scenes/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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≥The disc that was copied to can be played  back by connecting this unit and a DVD 
burner.
≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection 
Cable while copying. Also, do not shake this unit or 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.
≥ 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.
≥ Copying may complete with more or less than the number of discs displayed when dividing 
of scenes was performed automatically etc.
≥ For discs being copied using [Standard] ([XP])/[Standard] ([SP]), you cannot select Face 
Highlight Playback, Highlight Playback, Inte lligent Scene Selection and [HIGHLIGHT] or 
[FACE] of Highlight & Time Frame Index.
≥ The remaining copy time displayed while copying is the approximate time for a single disc.
Approximate time for copying to a discTo copy AVCHD scenes to the full capacity of a disc
Disc typeCopy time
[High Definition][Standard] ([XP])[Standard] ([SP])
DVD-RAM Approx. 
50min to 1h20min
Approx. 
1h30min to  2h30min Approx. 
3 h to 5 h
DVD-RW
*/
+RW*Approx. 
35min to 1h15min
DVD-R
*/+R*Approx. 
15 min to 45 min
* 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.
≥ When copying motion pictures in standard picture quality to a disc, the recordable time 
of [Standard] ([XP]) is approx. 1 hour and that of [Standard] ([SP]) is approx. 2 hours.
To copy approx. 600 MB still pictures (picture size  )
Disc typeCopy time
DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW/+R Approx. 10 min to 20 min
≥Copy time of DVD-R DL/+R DL is approximately 2 to 3 times that of DVD-R/+R.
≥ Depending on the following conditions or discs, the time it takes for copying may be 
longer than the above times. Wait until the end of copying is displayed.
jWhen the number of recorded scenes is large
j When the temperature of the DVD burner has become high
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≥Only discs that have been copied by connecting this unit to the DVD burner or 
created with HD Writer AE 2.6 X can be played back.
A Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner)
1Connect this unit to the DVD burner to prepare for playback. (l 96)≥When playing back on a TV, connect this unit to the TV. ( l89)
2Touch 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. ( l35, 74)
≥ It will return to Step 5 on page 96 when [RETURN] is selected in the thumbnail screen.
≥It is also possible to switch the media to play back by touching the play mode select icon.
It is possible to select [DISC]/[VIDEO] or [DISC]/[PICTURE] when the DVD burner is 
connected.
≥ Black bands may appear on the left and right of the screen when it is played back 
connected to a TV with 4:3 ratio.
Playing back the copied disc
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≥Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. ( l96)
∫ Formatting discs
This is for initializing DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and +RW discs.
Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will 
be erased. Back up important data on a PC etc.
≥When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen.
≥Connect this unit and the DVD burner to format discs.
You may no longer be able to use the discs if you format them on another device such as a 
PC etc.
∫ Auto protect
You can protect (write protect) a DVD-RAM disc when copying motion pictures in high 
definition picture quality or DVD-RW disc when copying motion pictures or still pictures in 
high definition picture quality to the disc.
1Select the menu.
≥If a disc that you copied to is inserted in another device without protecting it, a message 
may be displayed prompting you to format the disc. We recommend setting 
[AUTO PROTECT] to [ON] in order to prevent accidental deletion.
2Copy to the disc. ( l97)≥After copying, the disc is write protected.
To release the disc protection
≥Touch [EXIT] and close the message screen after the auto protection is released.
∫ Displaying disc information
Information such as the type of recorded disc, the number of recorded scenes and whether 
or not the disc is finalized is displayed.
≥Touch [EXIT] to exit the information screen.
Managing the copied disc
: [DISC SETUP]  # [FORMAT DISC]
: [DISC SETUP]  # [AUTO PROTECT]  # [ON]
[DISC SETUP]  # [CANCEL PROTECT]
: [DISC SETUP]  # [DISC STATUS]
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