Panasonic Sdr S50 Operating Instructions Manual

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Preparation
Recording
Playback
Backup
With a PC
Others
Playback
Playback
[1] Motion picture playback ............ 62
Creating still picture from motion 
picture .......................................... 64
Time frame index ......................... 65
Playing back motion pictures 
by date ......................................... 65
Repeat playback .......................... 66
Resuming the previous 
playback ....................................... 66
[2] Still picture playback ................. 67
Playing back still pictures 
by date ......................................... 69
Changing the playback setting and 
playing back the slide show ......... 69
Editing
[1]Deleting scenes/still pictures ... 70
Protecting scenes/still pictures..... 71
[2] Dividing a scene to partially 
delete............................................72
[3] DPOF setting .............................. 73
[4]
Copying between SD card and 
Built-in Memory/HDD  .....................74
Copying [SDR-T55]/[SDR-T50]/
[SDR-H85].................................... 75
[5] Formatting .................................. 76
With a TV
[1]Watching Video/Pictures on 
your TV.........................................77
Backup
With other products
[1]Connecting a DVD burner to 
copy to/play back a disc ............... 79
Preparing for copying/
playing back ................................. 79
Copying to discs........................... 81
Playing back the copied disc........ 83
Managing the copied disc ............ 84
[2] Dubbing images onto other 
video devices ..............................85
With a PC
Before using
[1]What you can do with a PC .......  86
End User License Agreement ......  88
[2] Operating environment .............  89
Setup
[1]Installation ..................................  92
[2] Connecting to a PC....................  94
About the PC display ...................  96
Using with a PC
[1]Starting VideoCam Suite 3.0 .....  97
Reading the operating instructions 
of the software applications .........  97
Upload to YouTube ......................  98
[2] If using Mac ................................  99
Others
Indications
[1]Indications ................................  100
[2] Messages..................................  103
About recovery...........................  104
Helpful hints
[1]Functions that cannot be used 
simultaneously .......................... 105
[2] Troubleshooting.......................  106
Cautions for use .................................. 110
Specifications ...................................... 116
Optional accessories .......................... 120 Accessory Order Form 
(For USA and Puerto Rico 
Customers) ................................  122
Limited Warranty 
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND 
PUERTO RICO)..................................... 123
Warr anty 
(For Canadian Customers).................. 125
Index ..................................................... 126
Spanish Quick Use Guide/
Guía española para el uso rápido ...... 128
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Accessories
Check the accessories before using this unit.
Product numbers correct as of December 2009. These may be subject to change.
Battery pack
VW-VBL090
(SDR-S50)
(SDR-T55/SDR-T50)
Battery pack
VW-VBK180
(SDR-H85)
AC adaptor
VSK0711
AC cable
K2CA2CA00025
AV cable
K2KYYYY00054
USB cable
K1HY04YY0032
CD-ROM
Software
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Quick Guide
∫Inserting the battery
Install the battery by inserting it in the 
direction shown in the figure.
∫Charging the battery
1 Connect the AC adaptor to this unit’s 
DC input terminal.
2 Connect the AC cable to the AC 
adaptor, then the AC outlet.
≥ For the AC cable, plug in  2 and then 3.
∫Inserting/removing an SD card
1) Open the LCD monitor.
2) Open the SD card cover and insert 
(remove) the SD card into (from) the 
card slot.
≥ Face the label side  B in the direction 
shown in the illustration and press it 
straight in as far as it will go.
≥ Press the center of the SD card and then 
pull it straight out.
3) Securely close the SD card cover.
∫ How to turn on the power
Turning the power on and off with the 
power button
Press the power button to turn on the power.
A The status indicator lights.
≥ To turn off the power, hold down the power 
button until the status indicator goes off.
Turning the power on and off with the 
LCD monitor
Power is turned on when the LCD monitor is 
opened, and power is turned off when it is closed.
∫ To turn on the power
A The status indicator lights.∫To turn off the power
B The status indicator goes off.
Access lamp [ACCESS] A
≥When this unit is accessing the SD 
card or built-in memory, the access 
lamp lights up.
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A Insert the battery until it clicks and 
locks.
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∫Selecting a mode
Operate the mode switch to change the 
mode to   or  .
∫Language selection
1) Press the MENU button, then select 
[SETUP]  # [LANGUAGE] and press the 
joystick.
2) Select [English] and the press the 
joystick.
∫Recording motion pictures
1) Change the mode to   and open the 
LCD monitor.
2) Press the recording start/stop button to  start recording.
≥ When you begin recording,  ; changes to 
¥ .
∫ Recording still pictures
1) Change the mode to  and open the 
LCD monitor. 2) Press the   button.
∫
When selecting media to 
record from the menu 
[SDR-T55/SDR-T50/SDR-H85]
Select the menu. ( l27)
/
Recording mode ( l39, 45)
Playback mode ( l62, 67)
[MEDIA SELECT] 
A VIDEO/SD CARD
B VIDEO/Built-inMemory
C PICTURE/SD CARD
D PICTURE/Built-inMemory
E VIDEO/SD CARD
F VIDEO/HDD
G PICTURE/SD CARD
H PICTURE/HDD
SDR-T55SDR-T50
SDR-H85
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∫Motion picture playback
1) Change the mode to  .
2) Use the joystick to select the Play Mode 
Select icon  A, then press the center of 
the joystick.
3) Select the media you wish to play back,  then press the center of the joystick.
≥ Select [VIDEO/SD CARD] to play back the 
SD card.
/
Select [VIDEO/Built-inMemory] to play 
back the built-in memory.
Select [VIDEO/HDD] to play back the 
HDD.
4) Select the scene to be played back,  then press the joystick.
5) Select the playback operation with the  joystick.
1/; : Playback/Pause
6 : Rewind playback
5 : Fast forward playback
∫ : Stops the playback and shows 
the thumbnails.
∫Still picture playback
1) Change the mode to  .
2) Use the joystick to select the Play Mode 
Select icon A , then press the center of 
the joystick.
3) Select the media you wish to play back,  then press the center of the joystick.
≥ Select [PICTURE/SD CARD] to play back 
the SD card.
/
Select [PICTURE/Built-inMemory] to play 
back the built-in memory.
Select [PICTURE/HDD] to play back the 
HDD.
4) Select the still picture to be played back,  then press the joystick.
5) Select the playback operation with the  joystick.
1/;: Slide show (playback of the still 
pictures in numerical order) start/
pause.
2; : Plays back the previous picture.
;1 : Plays back the next picture.
∫ : Stops the playback and shows 
the thumbnails.
SDR-T55SDR-T50
SDR-H85
0h00m00s 0h00m00s
0h00m00s
SDR-T55SDR-T50
SDR-H85
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Preparation
Before using
1
Parts identification and 
handling
1 LCD monitor
≥Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of 
the arrow with your fingers.
≥ It can open up to 90 o.
≥ It can rotate up to 180 o A towards the lens 
or 90 o B  towards the opposite direction.
≥ The brightness and color level of the LCD 
monitor can be adjusted. ( l34)
2 Intelligent auto/Manual button  [iA/MANUAL] ( l36)
3 Optical image stabilizer button  [ , O.I.S.] ( l48)
4 Power button [ ] ( l25)
5 Delete button [ ] ( l70)
6 Long recording button [LONG REC.]  (l 41)
7 Audio-video output terminal [A/V]  (l 77, 85)
≥ Use the AV cable (only the supplied 
cable).
8 USB terminal [ ] ( l80, 94)
9 Access lamp [ACCESS] ( l24)
10 SD card slot ( l24)
11 SD card cover [SD CARD] ( l24)
123
456789
10
11
Due to limitations in LCD production 
technology, there may be some tiny bright 
or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. 
However, this is not a malfunction and 
does not affect the recorded picture.
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12 Lens cover
13 Lens
14 Open/close switch for the lens cover
For the lens protection, be sure to close the 
lens cover when not in use.
Slide open/close switch for the lens 
cover.
15 Microphone (built-in, stereo)
16 AF/AE button [AF/AE] (l49)
17 Joystick
Use the joystick to select the recording 
functions and playback operations, and to 
operate the menu screen.
Move the joystick up, down, left, or right 
to select a setting or scene and then 
press the joystick to set it.
1 Select by moving up, down, left or right.
2 Set by pressing the center.
≥ Menu screen operations ( l27)
≥ To select the recording functions ( l50)
≥ To adjust manually ( l58)
≥ Playback operations ( l62, 67)
18 Mode switch ( l26)
19 Recording start/stop button (l 39)
20 Menu button [MENU] ( l27)
21 Battery holder ( l19)
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14
15
12
16 17 18 19
20 21
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22 Photoshot button [ ] (l45)
23 When recording: Zoom lever [W/T]  (l 47)
When playing back: Thumbnail 
display switch [ / ] ( l63)/
Volume lever [ sVOL r] ( l 64)
24 Speaker
25 Status indicator ( l25)
26 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD]  (SDR-H85) ( l8)
27 DC input terminal [DC IN] ( l20)
≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except 
the supplied one.
28 Grip belt
Adjust the belt length and the pad 
position.
1 Flip the belt.
2 Adjust the length.
3 Replace the belt.
29 Battery release lever [BATTERY] 
(l 19)
30 Tripod receptacle
(U.S.A. only):When this unit is purchased, a sensor tag 
is attached to the grip belt. Remove the 
tag before use.
27 25
26
2322
2824
29 30
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Preparation
Setup
1
Power supply
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
//
The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBL090/VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360.
The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360.
≥
The unit has a function for judging whether the battery can be used 
safely, and only dedicated batteries (VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360) support this function. 
Only batteries which are genuine Panasonic products and batteries from other 
companies certified by Panasonic can be used. (Only batteries which support this 
function can be used) Note that Panasonic can only guarantee the quality, performance 
or safety of genuine Panasonic batteries and not those made by other companies.
≥ Press the power button to turn off the power. ( l25)
Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine 
product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs 
are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of 
appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead 
to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure 
occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products 
are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
Inserting the battery
SDR-S50SDR-T55SDR-T50
SDR-H85
SDR-H85
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Removing the batteryBe sure to hold down the power button 
until the status indicator goes off. Then 
remove the battery while supporting the 
unit to prevent it from dropping.
Move the battery release lever in the 
direction indicated by the arrow and 
remove the battery when unlocked.
BATTERY
A Insert the battery until it clicks 
and locks.
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≥The battery will not be charged if the power is turned on.
1Connect the AC adaptor to this unit’s DC input terminal.
2Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor, then the AC outlet.≥For the AC cable, plug in  2 and then 3.
≥The status indicator will flash red at an interval of 2 seconds, indicating that charging has begun.
∫ Connecting to the AC outletIf you turn on this unit while charging the battery using the AC adaptor, you can use the 
power supplied from the AC outlet to power the unit for use.
≥Refer to page 113 when status indicator flashes either rapidly or slowly.
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries ( l12, 21, 120).
≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period 
of time with doors and windows closed.
Charging the battery
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before 
using this unit for the first time.
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CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly 
replaced. Replace only with the same or 
equivalent type recommended by the 
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries 
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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