Panasonic Sdr S50 Operating Instructions Manual

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∫Playback indicationsØ10/ Ø2 Self-timer recording (l 57)
R3000 Remaining number of still 
pictures (l45)
 (White)
 (Red) Still picture recording 
possible status
Recording still picture
HDD Falling detection 
(
l 8)
*2G
1/;/ 5 // 6// 7/8/9 /: /
D /E /;1 /2;
Display during playback ( l62, 67)
0h00m00s Playback time ( l63)
No.10 Scene number
Repeat playback (l 66)
100-001 Motion pictures folder/file 
name
100-0001 Still picture folder/file name
1 DPOF already set
(to more than 1) ( l73)
RESUME PLAY ( l66)
Protected motion pictures/
still pictures ( l71)
WEB MODE ( l51)
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∫Indication of connection to 
other devices
∫ Confirmatory indications
∫ Confirmatory indications when 
a DVD burner is connected
Accessing the card ( l94)
Accessing the built-in memory 
( l 94)
*1
Accessing the HDD ( l94)*2
–– (Time 
display) The built-in battery is low. 
(
l 32)
Warning for face-to-face 
recording ( l34)
The HDD cannot be accessed 
as the Drop Detection Function 
has detected that the unit was 
dropped.
If it detects that the unit is 
being continuously dropped, 
recording may stop.
*2
Disc playback ( l83)
//////
Disc type ( l79)
Unusable disc
G
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Indications
2
Messages
Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text.
*1 /  only
*2  only
RECOMMEND DATA BACK UP PERIODICALLY.*1*2
We recommend backing up important recorded motion pictures and still pictures 
periodically to a PC, DVD disc etc. to protect it. This message does not indicate that there 
is a problem with this unit.
HDD BACKUP RECOMMENDED.*2
There is a possible problem with the HDD. Copy the motion pictures and still pictures 
stored on the HDD to a PC or a DVD disc immediately ( l79, 86), and detach the power 
and contact consumer support. ( l124, 125)
HDD ERROR OCCURRED. PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF, THEN TURN ON AGAIN.*2
Access to HDD failed. Turn on the power again. Make sure not to give a strong shock or 
impact to the unit.
CANNOT OPERATE DUE TO LOW TEMPERATURE.*2
The internal temperature of this unit is extremely low so it cannot be operated.
If “Please Wait.” appears after this message, wait a while without turning the unit off. It 
may take time until the unit can be used.
SDR-T55SDR-T50SDR-H85
CHECK CARD.
This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognized by the unit.
If this message appears even though motion pi ctures and still pictures are recorded on 
an SD card, the card may be unstable. Reinsert the SD card, then turn the power off and 
then on again.
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If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear. Be sure to follow 
directions in the messages. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.)
≥The above message is displayed when abnormal management information is detected 
when the scenes are displayed in thumbnail. To perform the repair, select the scene with 
 in the thumbnail, and start the playback. Please be aware that if the repair fails, 
scenes with   will be deleted.
≥ Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor.
≥ Depending on the condition of the data, it may not be possible to completely repair the 
data.
≥ If recovery fails, recorded scene playback will  be impossible before power is turned OFF.
≥ When data recorded on another device is recovered, it may not be possible to play back 
the data on this unit or the other device.
≥ If recovery fails, turn the power of the unit off and on again after waiting a while. If recovery 
fails repeatedly, format a media on the unit. Please be aware that if a media is formatted, 
then all the data recorded on the media will be erased.
≥ If the thumbnail information is recovered, displaying the thumbnails may become slower.
THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED.
≥Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. ( l19)
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. ( l124, 125) 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. ( l79)
About recovery
SOME SCENES NEED REPAIRING. PLAY SCENES TO BE REPAIRED. 
(IRREPARABLE SCENES WILL BE DELETED.)
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Helpful hints
1
Functions that cannot be 
used simultaneously
Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s 
specifications.
FunctionsConditions which disable the functions
Intelligent Auto Mode ≥In Manual Mode
≥ When the Color night rec function is used
AF/AE tracking ≥In Manual Mode
≥ When the Color night rec function is used
Fade ≥When PRE-REC is used
Auto slow shutter ≥When the Scene mode is used
Backlight compensation ≥When the Color night rec function is used
≥ When the iris/gain is set
Intelligent contrast control ≥When the Color night rec function is used
≥ When the iris/gain is set
Color night rec ≥When the AF/AE tracking is used
MF assist function ≥When Digital Zoom (78 k or higher) is used
Shutter sound ≥While recording motion pictures
≥ When PRE-REC is used
Shooting guide ≥When the AF/AE tracking is used
Zoom microphone ≥When the Intelligent auto mode is on
Soft skin mode (Set and 
cancel) ≥
While recording
≥ When PRE-REC is used
Color night rec (Set and 
cancel)
Change of white balance ≥When Digital Zoom (78 k or higher) is used
≥ When the Color night rec function is used
≥ When the Beach, Sunset, Fireworks or Night scenery 
mode of Scene mode is used
Adjusting the shutter speed, 
iris/gain ≥
When the Color night rec function is used
≥ When the Scene mode is used
WEB MODE ≥When PRE-REC is used
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Helpful hints
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Troubleshooting
ProblemCheck points
This unit cannot be 
turned on.
This unit does not stay 
on long enough.
Battery runs down 
quickly. ≥
Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently 
charged. ( l20)
≥ In cold places, the battery using time becomes 
shorter.
≥ The battery has a limited life. If the operating time is 
still too short even after the  battery is fully charged, 
the battery has worn out and needs to be replaced.
This unit is turned off 
automatically. ≥
If you do not use the unit for approximately 
5 minutes, the power is automatically turned off to 
conserve battery life. To resume recording, turn the 
power back on.
The power will not turn off automatically when the 
economy function ( l29) is set to [OFF].
≥ When this unit is connected to a DVD burner to copy 
or play back images (a disc is being accessed), the 
power turns off automatically if the Mini AB USB 
Connection Cable is removed.
A clicking sound is 
heard when the unit is 
shaken. ≥
This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a 
defect.
This sound will no longer be heard when the unit’s 
power is turned on.
Remaining battery 
indication is not 
displayed properly. ≥
The remaining battery capacity indication is an 
approximation.
If you think the remaining battery capacity indication 
is not displayed correctly, fully charge the battery, 
discharge it and then charge it again. (Even if this 
operation is performed, it may not be possible to 
display the remaining battery capacity correctly if the 
battery was used for a long period of time where the 
temperature was low or high or if the battery was 
repeatedly charged.)
SDR-H85
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ProblemCheck points
This unit cannot be 
operated though it is 
turned on.
This unit does not 
operate normally. ≥
Remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about 
1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC 
adaptor. Then about 1 minute later, turn on the 
power again. (Conducting the above operation while 
the media is being accessed may damage the data 
on the media.)
≥ If normal operation is still not restored, detach the 
power connected, and contact consumer support. 
(l 124, 125)
The remaining time 
indication or the 
elapsed time 
indication is not 
shown. ≥
If you set [SETUP]  > [DISPLAY]  > [OFF], 
indications other than warnings and date etc. are not 
displayed. ( l29)
The unit arbitrarily 
stops recording. ≥
Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture 
recording. ( l23)
≥ The recordable time may have shortened due to the 
deterioration of the data writing speed or repeated 
recording and deletion. Using the unit, format the SD 
card, built-in memory or HDD ( l76) 
≥ If the unit is exposed to strong vibrations or shocks 
while recording on HDD,  recording may stop to 
protect the HDD. If the unit  is used in a place with 
loud sounds, the recording may stop due to sound 
vibrations. Recording data on an SD card is 
recommended in these places.
Auto focus function 
does not work. ≥
Set the Intelligent Auto Mode to on.
≥ If you are trying to record a scene which is hard to 
bring into focus in Auto Focus Mode, use the Manual 
Focus Mode to adjust the focus. ( l36, 61)
Color balance of 
images is strange 
when recording in a 
place such as a 
gymnasium. ≥
In a place with multiple light sources, such as a 
gymnasium or a hall, set the white balance setting to 
 (Indoor mode2). If you cannot record clearly 
with the   (Indoor mode2), set it to   (Manual 
adjustment mode). ( l59)
SDR-H85
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Any scenes/still 
pictures cannot play 
back.≥
Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are 
displayed as   cannot be played back.
Although this unit is 
correctly connected to 
a TV, images cannot 
be seen.
The images are 
squeezed horizontally. ≥
Please read the operating instructions of your TV 
and select the channel that matches the input used 
for the connection.
≥ Change the [TV ASPECT] setting to match the 
aspect ratio of the TV. ( l78)
Scenes cannot be 
deleted. ≥
Release the protect setting. ( l71)
≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are 
displayed as   cannot be deleted. If the scenes/
still pictures are unnecessary, format the media to 
erase the data. ( l76) Please be aware that if a 
media is formatted then all the data recorded on the 
media is erased and cannot be recovered. Back up 
important data on a PC, disc etc.
If the SD card is 
inserted in this unit, it 
is not recognized. ≥
If the SD card is formatted on a PC, it may not be 
recognized by this unit. Use this unit to format SD 
cards. ( l76)
If the SD card is 
inserted in another 
device, it is not 
recognized. ≥
Check that the device is compatible with the capacity 
or type of SD card (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory 
Card/SDXC Memory Card) that you inserted. Refer 
to the operating instructions of the device for details.
“ERROR OCCURRED. 
PLEASE TURN UNIT 
OFF, THEN TURN ON 
AGAIN.” is displayed. ≥
The unit has automatically detected an error. Restart 
the unit by turning the power off and on.
≥ The power will be turned off in about 1 minute if the 
power is not turned off and on.
≥ Repair is needed if it is repeatedly displayed even if 
it is restarted. Detach the power connected, contact 
consumer support. ( l124, 125) Do not attempt to 
repair the unit by yourself.
ProblemCheck points
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When connected by 
the USB cable, this 
unit is not detected by 
the PC.≥
After re-inserting the SD card into the unit, reconnect 
the supplied USB cable.
≥ Select another USB terminal on the PC.
≥ Check the operating environment. ( l89)
≥ Connect the supplied USB cable again after 
restarting the PC and turning on this unit again.
When the USB cable is 
disconnected, an error 
message will appear 
on the PC. ≥
To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-click the 
 icon in the task tray and follow the instructions 
on the screen.
The power of the DVD 
burner cannot be 
turned on. ≥
When the unit is connected to the DVD burner, use 
the respective AC adaptors for both this unit and the 
DVD burner.
The sound does not 
play back properly 
when a DVD disc that 
has been copied using 
the DVD burner is 
played back. ≥
When the scenes recorded on an SD card by setting 
[AUDIO REC] to [MPEG] are copied to a DVD disc 
using the DVD burner and then played back with any 
other devices, sound may not play back properly.
In this case, record scenes by setting [AUDIO REC] 
to [DOLBY] and then copy to the disc. Or use the 
software supplied with this unit to copy the scenes.
Cannot see the PDF 
operating instructions 
for VideoCam Suite 
3.0. ≥
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or 
Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF operating 
instructions for VideoCam Suite 3.0.
ProblemCheck points
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Cautions for use
The unit and the SD card become warm 
during use. This is not a malfunction.
Keep the SD Video Camera, SD/HDD Video 
Camera as far away as possible from 
electromagnetic equipment (such as 
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
≥If you use the SD Video Camera, SD/HDD 
Video Camera on top of or near a TV, the 
pictures and sound on the SD Video 
Camera, SD/HDD Video Camera may be 
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥Do not use the SD Video Camera,SD/HDD 
Video Camera near cell phones because 
doing so may result in noise adversely 
affecting the pictures and sound.
≥Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures 
may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields 
created by speakers or large motors.
≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated 
by microprocessors may adversely affect the 
SD Video Camera, SD/HDD Video Camera, 
disturbing the pictures and sound.
≥If the SD Video Camera, SD/HDD Video 
Camera is adversely affected by 
electromagnetic equipment and stops 
functioning properly, turn the SD Video 
Camera, SD/HDD Video Camera off and 
remove the battery or disconnect AC 
adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or 
reconnect AC adaptor and turn the SD Video 
Camera, SD/HDD Video Camera on.
Do not use the SD Video Camera, SD/HDD 
Video Camera near radio transmitters or 
high-voltage lines.
≥ If you record near radio transmitters or 
high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures 
and sound may be adversely affected.
Make sure to use the supplied cords and 
cables. If you use optional accessories, use 
the cords and the cables supplied with them.
Do not extend the cords and the cables. Do not spray insecticides or volatile 
chemicals onto the unit.
≥
If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, 
its body may be marred and the surface 
finish may peel off.
≥ Do not leave rubber or plastic products in 
contact with the unit for a long time.
When you use the unit in a sandy or 
dusty place such as a beach, do not let 
sand or fine dust get into the body and 
terminals of the unit.
Also, keep the unit away from sea water.
≥ Sand or dust may damage the unit. (Care 
should be taken when inserting and 
removing a card.)
≥ If sea water splashes onto the unit, wipe 
off the water with a well wrung cloth. Then 
wipe the unit again with a dry cloth.
When carrying the unit, do not drop or 
bump it.
≥ A strong impact can break the unit’s 
casing, causing it to malfunction.
Cleaning
≥ Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull 
the AC cable from the AC outlet, and then 
wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth.
≥
If the unit is very dirty, dip a cloth in water and 
squeeze firmly, and then wipe the unit with the 
damp cloth. Next, dry the unit with a dry cloth.
≥ Use of benzine, paint thinner, alcohol, or 
dishwashing liquid may alter the camera 
body or peel the surface finish. Do not use 
these solvents.
≥ When using a chemical dust cloth, follow 
the instructions that came with the cloth.
About this unit
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