Panasonic Sdr S50 Operating Instructions Manual

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∫Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)
≥The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
PC IBM PC/AT compatible PC
OSMicrosoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Vista Business Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows 7 Starter
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate
CPUWindows Vista/Windows 7: 32-bit ( k86) Intel PentiumIII 1.0 GHz 
or higher processor
Windows XP: Intel Pentium
III 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron 
400 MHz or higher
RAMWindows 7: 1 GB or higher
Windows Vista Home Basic: 512 MB or higher
Windows Vista Home Premium/Ultimate/Business/Enterprise:
1 GB or higher
Windows XP: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)
Interface USB port
Other 
requirementsMouse or equivalent pointing device
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With a PC
Setup
1
Installation
When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user 
name with equivalent authorization. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your 
manager.)
≥Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed.
For Windows Vista:
1Insert the CD-ROM into the PC.
≥ Click [Run setup.exe] # [Continue].
≥ If the installation screen does not appear 
automatically, double-click the CD-ROM 
drive icon in [Computer].
2Click [Next].
3Select [I accept the terms of 
the license agreement], then 
click [Next].
4Select the country or region 
where you live, then click 
[Next].
≥If the country or region cannot be 
selected, select [NTSC Area].
≥ When the confirmation message appears, 
click [Yes].
5Select where the application is 
to be installed, then click 
[Next].
6Select [Yes] or [No] to create 
shortcut.
≥A message regarding the playback in the 
environment used may be displayed 
depending on the performance of the PC 
used. Click [OK] after confirming.
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7When installation is complete, some 
notes will appear.
Check the contents, then close 
the window.
8Select [Yes, I want to restart my 
computer now.], then click 
[Finish].
∫Uninstalling VideoCam Suite 
3.0
Follow the steps below to uninstall any 
software applications that you no longer 
require.
1Select [start]  #  [Control Panel]  
#  [Uninstall a program].
2Select [VideoCam Suite 3.0], 
then click [Uninstall].
≥Proceed with the uninstallation by 
following the on-screen instructions.
≥ After uninstalling the software, be sure to 
reboot the PC.
The PC must be rebooted for the 
application to work.
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With a PC
Setup
2
Connecting to a PC
≥Connect this unit to the PC after the  software applications are installed.
≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC.
A USB cable (supplied)
1Connect this unit to the AC 
adaptor.
≥It is possible to use the unit connected to 
the PC with the batteries only, but you will 
not be able to write data into the unit.
≥ Use the AC adapter to free you from 
worrying about the battery running down.
2Turn on the unit.≥This function is available in all modes.
≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor 
will be turned off after about 5 seconds. 
Operating the joystick will cause the LCD 
monitor to turn on again.
3Connect this unit to a PC.≥Insert the USB connectors as far as they 
will go.
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except 
the supplied one. (Operation is not 
guaranteed with any other USB cables.)
≥ The Smart wizard screen is automatically 
displayed when VideoCam Suite 3.0 is 
installed.
≥ This unit is automatically recognized as an 
external drive of the PC. ( l96)
≥ A USB function selection screen will be 
displayed if VideoCam Suite 3.0 has not 
been installed. Use the joystick to select 
[PC], then press the center of the 
joystick.When you select an option other 
than [PC], reconnect the USB cable. ≥
When Windows is used as the PC 
operating system, a message prompting 
to format may display when a SDXC card 
is read. (Please be aware that if a media is 
formatted, then all the data recorded on 
the media will be erased.)
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/
information/SDXC.html
≥When the unit is connected to a PC, its 
power cannot be turned off.
Disconnect the USB cable, before 
turning this unit off.
≥ Do not disconnect the USB cable or the 
AC adaptor while the access lamp is on or 
card access icon ( ) appears on the 
unit screen.
≥ /
Do not disconnect the USB cable or the 
AC adaptor while the access lamp is on or 
built-in memory access icon ( ) 
appears on the unit screen.
≥
Do not disconnect the USB cable or the 
AC adaptor while the HDD access lamp is 
on or HDD access icon ( ) appears on 
the unit screen.
≥
When performing reading/writing between a 
PC and an SD card, be aware that some SD 
card slots built into PCs and some SD card 
readers are not compatible with the SDHC 
memory card or SDXC memory card.
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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 SDR-S50/SD USB 
Device] is selected and click [OK].
Verify [MATSHITA SDR-T55/SD USB 
Device] or [MATSHITA SDR-T55/MEM  USB Device] is selected and click 
[OK].
Verify [MATSHITA SDR-T50/SD USB 
Device] or [MATSHITA SDR-T50/MEM 
USB Device] is selected and click 
[OK].
Verify [MATSHITA SDR-H85/SD USB 
Device] or [MATSHITA SDR-H85/HDD 
USB Device] is selected and click 
[OK].
Charging the battery using USB bus powerWhen 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.
≥ 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.
≥ Charging cannot be carried out if the status indicator flashes quickly for about 1 minute and 
then goes out, or if it does not illuminate at all. Use the AC adaptor to charge. ( l20)
≥ Charging will take 2-3 times longer  than charging with the AC adaptor.
≥ Use the AC adaptor when charging the high capacity battery (VW-VBK360; optional).
≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 113.
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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:
//
Example folder structure of built-in 
memory or HDD:
/
* [CAM_MEM] is displayed
* [CAM_HDD] is displayed.
The following data will be recorded.
1 Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG 
format (S1000001.JPG etc.)
2 JPEG format still pictures created 
from the motion picture
3 The DPOF setting files
4 SD-Video standard control data
5 SD-Video standard video data 
(maximum of 99 files)
6 Long Recording video data 
(S1000001.MP4 etc.)
∫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 VideoCam Suite 
3.0 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 VideoCam Suite 3.0.
It is impossible to write data to the built-in 
memory or HDD on the unit from a PC.
DCIM
P R I VAT E
CAM_SD
100CDPFQ
MGR_INFO
PRG001
MISC
SD_VIDEO
100WCIHS

AVC_MP4
101CDPFS
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\b
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CAM_MEM/CAM_HDD*
DCIM
P R I VAT E 100CDPFQ
MGR_INFO
PRG001
MISC
SD_VIDEO
100WCIHS

AVC_MP4
101CDPFS


\b
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With a PC
Using with a PC
1
Starting VideoCam Suite 
3.0
≥When using VideoCam Suite 3.0 on Windows XP, log on to your computer as 
Administrator (or with a login name equally aut horized). If you log on with a login name 
other than Administrator, you cannot use the applications.
≥ When using VideoCam Suite 3.0 on Windows Vista/Windows 7, log 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 (Programs)]  # [Panasonic] # 
[VideoCam Suite 3.0] # [VideoCam Suite].
≥ 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 (Programs)]  # [Panasonic]  # 
[VideoCam Suite 3.0] #  [Operating Instructions].
Reading the operating instructions of the software 
applications
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You can easily upload motion pictures to YouTube with the VideoCam Suite 3.0. You need to 
record the motion picture to upload in web mode. (l51)
¬ Turn on this unit, then change the mode to .
1Connect this unit to a PC. ( l94)≥Smart Wizard screen will automatically be displayed.
2Select [YouTube]
[YouTube Uploader] starts and the motion pictures recorded in web mode are displayed.
≥Refer to the operating instructions of the software (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
≥ In order to upload motion pictures to YouT ube, a user account must first be obtained via 
the YouTube site.
≥ After uploading is complete, a message appears. If [OK] is clicked, the USB function will be 
set to [PC/RECORDER]. Before turning this unit off, disconnect the USB cable (l 95).
≥ This service is available as of 1 December, 2009.
≥ Any operation about YouTube
™ services and the specification changes are not 
guaranteed. The available services and the displays are subject to change without notice.
≥ Any copyrighted video cannot be uploaded without having the copyright or obtaining 
permission from the copyright holder(s).
Upload to YouTube
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With a PC
Using with a PC
2
If using Mac
≥VideoCam Suite 3.0 is not available for Mac.
≥ SDXC memory cards cannot be used on Mac.
≥ iMovie’09 supported. For details about iMovie’09, please contact Apple Inc.
∫ 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.
2Use the joystick to select [PC], then press the center of the joystick.
3Double-click [CAM_SD] displayed on the desktop.
/
[CAM_SD] and [CAM_MEM] are displayed on the desktop.
[CAM_SD] and [CAM_HDD] are displayed on the desktop.
≥ Files are stored in [100CDPFQ] or [101CDPFS] 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.
/
≥ [CAM_SD] and [CAM_MEM] are displayed on the desktop.
≥ [CAM_SD] and [CAM_HDD] are displayed on the desktop.
PC Mac
OSMac OS X 10.5.8
Mac OS X 10.6
CPUPower Mac G5 Dual 2.0 GHz or higher
iMac G5 1.9 GHz or higher
Intel
® -based Mac
RAM512 MB or more
InterfaceUSB port
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Others
Indications
1
Indications
∫Recording indications
*1 / only
*2  only
Remaining battery power 
( l 22)
1h30m Remaining battery time 
(l 22)
*2
R 1h20m Remaining time for motion 
picture recording ( l39)
0h00m00s Elapsed recording time 
(l 39)
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12:34PM Date indication (
l32)
Time indication ( l32)
World time setting ( l33)
/////
Motion picture recording mode ( l42)
Long recording mode ( l41)
Built-in memory recording 
possible status
*1
HDD recording possible 
status*2
 (White)
 (Green) Card recording possible 
status
Recognizing the card
¥ /; (Red) Recording
; (Green) Recording pause
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R 1h20m0h00m00sA
1/100OPEN
0dB
MF
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12:34PM
PRE-RECLONG RECAWBLSP
XPSPLPLXPLSPLLP
LONG REC
PRE-REC (l52)
Manual Mode (l 58)
////
Intelligent Auto Mode ( l36)
MF Manual focus ( l61)
/////
White balance ( l59)
1/100 Shutter speed ( l60)
OPEN/F2.2 Iris value (l60)
0dB Gain value (l 60)
5//////// /
Scene mode ( l54)
// /
Power LCD ( l34)
/
Image stabilizer ( l48)
AF/AE tracking ( l49)
RELAY REC ( l55)
*1
Zoom microphone ( l56)
Wind noise canceler ( l56)
Backlight compensation 
( l 51)
Soft skin mode ( l53)
/ Fade (White), Fade (Black) 
(l 51)
Color night rec function 
( l 53)
Intelligent contrast control 
( l 52)
WEB MODE (l 51)
PRE-REC
MNL
AW B
+1+2-1A
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