Panasonic Hdc Sdx1 Operating Instructions

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∫To disconnect USB cable safely
1 Double click the   icon in task tray displayed on the PC.
≥Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed.
2 Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click [Stop].
3 Verify [MATSHITA HDC-SDX1/SD USB Device] is selected and click [OK].
∫ Charging the battery by connecting it to different devices
When using the battery, if you turn off the uni t and connect it to a PC, Panasonic Blu-ray disc 
recorder or Panasonic DVD recorder, the battery will charge.
≥ When connecting this unit to a PC for the first time, make sure to connect this unit to 
the PC with this unit turned on.
≥ Insert the USB cable securely all the way. It will not operate properly if it is not inserted all 
the way.
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed 
with any other USB cables.)
≥ Be sure to connect the unit directly to the PC, Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD recorder.
≥ During charging, the status indicator flashes. When charging is finished, the status 
indicator turns off.
≥ You cannot charge when the status indicator  flashes rapidly for approx. 1 minute, or when 
it does not light at all. Charge using the AC adaptor. ( l20)
≥ It will take 2 or 3 times longer to charge compared to when using the AC adaptor.
≥ Use the AC adapter to charge the large capacity battery (VW-VBK360; optional).
≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 131.
≥ When this unit is connected to a PC, Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD recorder using a USB 
cable while the unit is turned on, power is al so supplied from the connected equipment to 
this unit.
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When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognized as an external drive.
≥Removable disk (Example:  ) is displayed in [Computer].
Example folder structure of an SD card: The following data will be recorded.
1
Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG 
format ([S1000001.JPG] etc.)
2 1280k 720p MP4 format motion 
picture files ([S1000001.MP4] etc.)
3 640k480p MP4 format motion picture 
files ([S1000001.MP4] etc.)
4 iFrame 960 k540p MP4 format motion 
picture files ([S1000001.MP4] etc.)
5 JPEG format still pictures recorded 
in Hi-speed Burst Shooting Mode
6 JPEG format still pictures created 
from the motion picture
7 The DPOF setting files
8 AVCHD format motion picture 
thumbnails
9 AVCHD format motion picture files 
([00000.MTS] etc.)
: Files for Intelligent Scene Selection 
playback
∫Copying your still pictures to 
your PC
Card reader function (mass storage)
Still pictures recorded with this unit can be 
copied to the PC with Explorer or other 
programs.
1 Double click the folder that contains 
the still pictures. ([DCIM]  # 
[100CDPFQ] etc.)
2 Drag and drop the still pictures onto  the destination folder (on the PC’s 
HDD).
≥Do not delete the SD card’s folders. Doing 
so may make the SD card unusable in this 
unit.
≥ When data not supported by this unit has 
been recorded on a PC, it will not be 
recognized by this unit.
≥ Always use this unit to format SD cards.
About the PC display
We recommend using HD Writer AE 2.6 X 
to copy or write back motion picture data.
Using Windows Explorer or other 
programs on the PC to copy, move or 
rename files and folders recorded with 
this unit will result in them being unusable 
with HD Writer AE 2.6 X.
CAM_SD
AVCHDTNBDMV
DCIM100CDPFQ
AVCHD
MISC
PRIVATE
104CDPFR
IISVPL
105CDPFS
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101XCPBH
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102VCPBH103UCPBH
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With a PC
Using with a PC
1
Starting HD Writer AE 
2.6X
≥When using HD Writer AE 2.6 X on Windows XP, log on to your computer as Administrator 
(or with a login name equally authorized). If you log on with a login name other than 
Administrator, you cannot use the applications.
≥ When using HD Writer AE 2.6 X on Windows Vista/Windows 7, lo g on to your computer as 
Administrator (or with a login name equally authorized) or with the user name for a 
standard user account. If you log on with a user name for a guest user account, the 
software cannot be used.
(On the PC)
Select [Start]  # [All Programs]  # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer AE 2.6 X] # 
[HD Writer AE].
≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of 
the software.
≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read the 
PDF operating instructions.
Select [Start]  # [All Programs] #  [Panasonic] # [HD Writer AE 2.6 X] # 
[Operating Instructions].
Reading the operating instructions of the software 
applications
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With a PC
Using with a PC
2
If using Mac
≥HD Writer AE 2.6 X is not available for Mac.
≥ iMovie’09 supported. For details about iMovie’09, please contact Apple Inc.
≥ There are some limitations in the functions when iMovie’09 is used. Refer to page 126 for 
details.
∫ Operating environment
≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, 
some PCs cannot be used.
≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
∫ Copying still pictures on PC
1Connect this unit to a PC via the supplied USB cable.
≥The USB function selection screen will appear.
2Touch [PC] on the screen of this unit.≥This unit is automatically recognized as an external drive of Mac.
≥ When you select an option other than [PC], reconnect the USB cable.
≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen 
to turn the LCD monitor on.
3Double-click [CAM_SD] displayed on the desktop.≥Files are stored in [100CDPFQ] or [104CDPFR] folder etc. in the [DCIM] folder.
4Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to 
acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on 
the PC.
∫ To disconnect USB cable safely
Drag [CAM_SD] disk icon to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB cable.
PC Mac
OSMac OS X 10.5.8
Mac OS X 10.6
CPUIntel Core Duo
Intel Core 2 Duo
RAM1GB or more
InterfaceUSB port
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With a PC
Using with a PC
3
To use as a camera for 
Skype
It is possible to perform video conferencing using Skype when this unit is connected to a PC 
that is connected to the Internet.
∫Operating environment for Skype
Skype is a software that allows you to perform video conferencing using an Internet connection.≥Skype must first be installed before use.
≥ For downloading or details regarding Skype, refer to the Skype Website.
≥ For information on how to use Skype, refer to the Skype help file.
≥ Depending on the PC or Internet environment used, you may not be able to use Skype, 
images may be disrupted, cut off, the resolution may be low or the audio may be cut off. 
(l 126)
PC IBM PC/AT compatible PC Mac
SoftwareSkype 4.2 for Windows Skype 2.8 for 
Mac OS X
OSMicrosoft Windows XP (32 bit) Home Edition Service Pack 2/
Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows XP 
(32 bit) Professional Service Pack 2/
Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Basic Service Pack 1/
Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Premium Service Pack 1/
Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Business Service Pack 1/
Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Vista 
(32 bit) Ultimate Service Pack 1/
Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Vista 
(32 bit) Enterprise Service Pack 1/
Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit) Starter
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Home Basic
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Home Premium
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit)
 ProfessionalMicrosoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Ultimate Mac OS X 10.6
CPU
Intel Pentium 4 1.7 GHz or higher Intel Core Duo
Intel Core 2 Duo
RAMWindows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/2 GB or more (64 bit)Windows Vista Home Basic: 512 MB or more
Windows Vista Home Premium/Business/Ultimate/
Enterprise: 1 GB or more
Windows XP: 512 MB or more512 MB or more
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≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, 
some PCs cannot be used.
≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
1Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.≥Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
2Turn on the unit.
≥Change the mode to   or  .
3Connect this unit to a PC.
A USB cable (supplied)
≥Insert the USB cable securely all the way. It will not operate properly if it is not inserted all the way.≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed 
with any other USB cables.)
≥ The USB function selection screen will appear.
4Touch [WEB CAM] on the screen of this 
unit.
≥When you select an option other than [WEB CAM], 
reconnect the USB cable.
≥ Sides of the image will be truncated and displayed in 
4:3 aspect ratio on you and your partner’s PCs. 
≥ When you use the camera as a Web camera continuously for 8 hours, it will stop the 
operation and return to the USB function selection screen.
≥ Do not operate any other function on this unit while the camera is connected to a PC in 
Web camera mode.
5Disconnect the USB cable after shutting down Skype.
Free hard disk 
drive space100 MB free disc space
Sound Speaker or headphones
InterfaceUSB port
Other 
requirementsHigh-speed broadband internet connection
How to connect
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Others
Indications
1
Indications
∫Recording indications
Motion Picture Recording Mode
Still Picture Recording Mode
Remaining battery power 
(l 21)
1h30m Remaining battery time 
(l 21)
R 1h20m Remaining time for motion 
picture recording ( l30)
0h00m00s Elapsed recording time 
(l 30)
(“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for 
minute and “s” for second.)
NOV 15 201012:34PM Date indication (
l27)
Time indication ( l27)
1/100OPEN 0dB
0h00m00sMFR 1h20mPRE-REC
1h30mAHG1920
NOV  15 2010 12:34PMF
1/100OPEN
MNLMEGAMFR 30001h30mA
F
1/100OPEN 0dB
2.9M
World time setting (
l40)
////
//
Motion picture recording mode ( l58)
 (White) Card recording possible 
status
 (Green) Recognizing the card
¥ /; (Red) Recording
;  (Green) Recording pause
PRE-REC (l52)
Manual Mode ( l70)
////////
Intelligent Auto Mode ( l33)
/
Operation icon is 
displayed/not displayed. 
( l 51)
MF Manual Focus ( l73)
/////
White Balance ( l71)
PRE-REC
MNL
FF
AW B
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1/100Shutter Speed ( l72)
OPEN/F2.0 Iris Value (l72)
0dB Gain Value (l72)
5 ////////
//
Scene Mode ( l56)
///
Power LCD ( l43)
// / //
Image Stabilizer ( l47)/Optical Image 
Stabilizer Lock ( l48)
/
AF/AE Tracking ( l49)
// Video Light ( l50)
Picture Adjustment ( l65)
Hi-Speed Burst Shooting 
( l 68)
Digital Cinema Color ( l62)
AF Assist Lamp ( l69)
Zoom Microphone ( l63)
Wind Noise Canceler 
( l 63)
/ Smile Shot ( l53)
Microphone Level ( l64)
Backlight Compensation 
( l 54)
Soft Skin Mode ( l54)
Tele Macro ( l55)
/  Fade (White), Fade (Black) 
(l 52)
Color Night Rec Function 
( l 55)
Intelligent Contrast Control 
( l 52)
Intelligent Exposure ( l54)
+2+1-1A
± (White)/ ¥ (Green)/ / / / /
Focus Indication ( l31)
Ø 10/ Ø2 Self-Timer Recording 
(l 54)
ß /ß A/ Flash (l53)
ß i /ß j Flash Level ( l53)
Red-Eye Reduction ( l54)
/ Picture Quality ( l67)
// / /
Number of recording pixels for still pictures 
( l 32, 66, 68, 75)
The picture size is not displayed for still 
pictures recorded with other products that 
have different picture sizes from the sizes 
shown above.
R3000 Remaining number of still 
pictures (l32)
 (White) Still picture recording icon
 (Red) Recording still picture
MEGA OIS ( l31)
WEB camera ( l11 5 )
2.9M0.3M2.8M2.1M0.9M
MEGA
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∫Playback indications ∫Indication of connection to 
other devices
∫ Confirmatory indications
∫ Confirmatory indications when 
a DVD burner is connected
1/; /5 // 6// 7/8/D/E /;1 /
2;
Display during playback ( l35, 74)
/
Operation Icon is 
displayed/not displayed. 
( l 35)
0h00m00s Playback Time ( l35)
No.10 Scene Number
Repeat Playback ( l76)
Resume Playback (l 77)
100-0001 Still picture folder/file name
DPOF already set
(to more than 1) ( l88)
Protected motion pictures/
still pictures ( l87)
AVCHD thumbnail ( l35)
MP4 thumbnail ( l35)
Still picture recorded using 
Smile Shot ( l53)
FF
Accessing the card ( l11 0 )
–– (Time 
display) The built-in battery is low. 
(
l 27)
Warning for recording yourself 
( l 26)
SD card is not inserted or is 
non-compatible.
Disc playback ( l99)
Scene copied in [Standard] 
([
XP])
Scene copied in [Standard] 
([SP])
//////
Disc type ( l95)
Unusable disc
XP
SP
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Others
Indications
2
Messages
Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text.
CHECK CARD.
This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognized by the unit.
If this message appears even though motion pictures and still pictures are recorded on 
an SD card, the card may be unstable. Reinse rt the SD card, then turn the unit off and 
then on again.
THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED.
≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. ( l18)
If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, remove the battery and then 
insert it again. If the message appears even after repeating this several times, this unit 
needs repair. Detach the power and contact consumer support. ( l145) Do not attempt 
to repair it by yourself.
≥ You are attempting to connect an AC adaptor not compatible with this unit. Use the 
supplied AC adaptor. ( l20)
PLEASE CHECK EXTERNAL DRIVE OR DISC.
A disc that cannot be used when connecting the unit to the DVD burner has been 
inserted, or the DVD burner is not recognized properly. Connect the Mini AB USB 
Connection Cable again and insert a disc to copy the data. ( l95)
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