Panasonic Sdr S50 Operating Instructions Manual

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When you stop deleting halfwayPress the MENU button while deleting.
≥The scenes or still pictures that have 
already been deleted when the deletion is 
canceled cannot be restored.
To complete editingPress the MENU button.
≥You can also delete scenes by pressing 
the MENU button, selecting [EDIT 
SCENE]  # [DELETE]  # [ALL SCENES] 
or [SELECT].
≥ You can also delete still pictures by 
pressing the MENU button, selecting 
[PICT. SETUP]  # [DELETE] # [ALL 
SCENES] or [SELECT].
≥ Scenes/still pictures  which cannot be 
played back (the thumbnails are displayed 
as  ) cannot be deleted.
≥ In case of [ALL SCENES], the deletion 
may take time if there are many scenes or 
still pictures.
≥ If you delete scenes recorded on other 
products or still pictures conforming to 
DCF standard with this unit, all the data 
related to the scenes/still pictures may be 
deleted.
≥ When still pictures recorded on an SD 
card by other products are deleted, a still 
picture (other than JPEG) that cannot be 
played back on this unit may be erased. Scenes/still pictures can be protected so 
that they are not deleted by mistake.
(Even if you protect some scenes/still 
pictures, formatting the media will delete 
them.)¬
Change the mode to  .
1Select the menu. ( l27)
2Select the scene/still picture to 
be protected and press the 
joystick.
≥  will be displayed, and the selected 
scene/still picture will be protected. Press 
the joystick again to deselect.
≥ Press the MENU button to complete the 
settings.
≥When the disc playback is selected while 
a DVD burner (optional) is connected, 
scenes cannot be protected.
Protecting scenes/still 
pictures
[VIDEO SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP] # 
[SCENE PROTECT]
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Playback
Editing
2
Dividing a scene to 
partially delete
This divides the recorded scenes in two and deletes the front half or back half./
¬Change the mode to  , and switch play mode selection to [VIDEO/
Built-inMemory] ( l62)
¬ Change the mode to  , and switch play mode selection to [VIDEO/HDD] 
(l 62)
1Select the menu. ( l27)
2Select the scene to be divided, 
then press the joystick.
3When you reach the point where you 
want to divide the scene
Select [ ] with the joystick.
≥Move the joystick left or right to fast 
forward/rewind playback.
≥ Using slow-motion playback or frame-by-
frame playback makes it easy to search 
for the point where you want to divide the 
scene. ( l64)
4Select the half that you want to 
delete and press the joystick.
5Select [YES], then press the 
joystick to play back the part to 
be deleted.
≥When you stop the playback, the 
confirmation message appears.
≥When [NO] is selected, the confirmation 
message appears. 
Proceed to step 6.
6Select [YES], then press the 
joystick.
To continue dividing and deleting 
other scenes
Repeat steps 2 to 6.To complete editingPress the MENU button.
≥It is impossible to divide and delete 
scenes with a short recording time. The 
length of the remaining scenes must be 
3 seconds or longer.
≥ It is impossible to set the dividing point at 
the beginning or the end of the scene.
≥ When a scene that was divided and 
deleted using the SPLIT&DELETE 
function is copied to a disc using the DVD 
burner or the supplied software and 
played back on another device, a 
maximum of about 1 second of the 
deleted part may be played back.
≥ The actual division may slightly slip off the 
previously designated dividing point.
SDR-T55SDR-T50
SDR-H85
[EDIT SCENE]  # [SPLIT&DELETE]
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Playback
Editing
3
DPOF setting
You can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF 
data) onto the SD card.
¬Change the mode to  , and switch play mode selection to [PICTURE/
SD CARD] ( l67)
1Select the menu. ( l27)
2Select the still picture to be 
set, then press the joystick.
3Select the number of prints, 
then press the joystick.
≥Up to 999 prints can be selected. (Prints 
for set number can be printed with a 
printer that supports DPOF.)
≥ To cancel the setting, set the number of 
prints to [0].
≥ To continuously set other still pictures, 
repeat steps 2-3.
≥ Press the MENU button to complete the 
settings.
To cancel all DPOF settings
∫ What is DPOF?
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a 
format which allows the user of a digital 
camera to define which captured images on 
the SD card are to be printed, together with 
information on the number of copies they 
wish to print. (Please note: Not all 
commercial printing services support this 
feature at this time.)
≥DPOF setting is not possible during disc 
playback while connected to a DVD 
burner.
≥ You cannot add the recording date to 
pictures to be printed with the DPOF 
settings.
//
≥ Copy still pictures saved in the built-in 
memory or HDD to an SD card before 
setting DPOF.
[PICT. SETUP]  # [DPOF SET]  # [SET][DPOF SET]  # [CANCEL ALL]
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Playback
Editing
4
Copying between SD card and Built-in 
Memory/HDD
Still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between an SD card inserted in this unit 
and a built-in memory/HDD.
≥Motion pictures cannot be copied to SD card directly, can only be copied to PC.
∫ Confirming remaining capacity on the copy destination
The amount of space left on the SD card , the built-in memory and HDD can be checked.
≥ If the remaining capacity on a single SD card is not enough, you can copy to multiple SD 
cards following the instructions on the screen. 
¬ Change the mode to  .
Select the menu. ( l27)
≥Current media information will be displayed.
≥ /
Press the center of the joystick to switch display between SD card and built-in memory.
≥ Press the center of the joystick to switch display between SD card and HDD.
≥ Press the MENU button to end.
≥The SD card, built-in memory or built-in HDD r equires some space to store information and 
manage system files, so the actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value. 
The usable built-in memory/HDD space is generally calculated as 1 GB=1,000,000,000 
bytes. The capacities of this unit, PCs and software are expressed as 
1 GB=1,024k 1,024k1,024=1,073,741,824 bytes. Therefore, the indicated value of the 
capacity appears to be smaller.
[SETUP] 
# [CARD STATUS]
//
[SETUP]  # [MEDIA STATUS]
SDR-S50
SDR-T55SDR-T50SDR-H85
SDR-T55SDR-T50
SDR-H85
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≥If there is not much remaining capacity in the SD card, a confirmation message asking to 
copy after deleting all data on the SD card is displayed. Be aware that deleted data cannot 
be restored.
1Change the mode to  .≥Use a sufficiently charged battery or the 
AC adaptor.
2Select the menu. ( l27)
/
≥ Select   to copy information from 
the built-in memory to the SD card, or 
select   to copy information from 
the SD card to the built-in memory, then 
press the center of the joystick to confirm.
≥ Select   to copy information from 
the HDD to the SD card, or select 
 to copy information from the SD 
card to the HDD, then press the center of 
the joystick to confirm.
3Follow the screen display, use 
the joystick to select the 
desired item then press the 
center of the joystick.
≥ (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected)
Press the center of the joystick to select 
the scene, after which   will be 
displayed. Press the center of the joystick 
again to deselect.
≥ (When [SELECT DATE] is selected)
Press the center of the joystick to select 
the date, which will be outlined in red. 
Press the center of the joystick again to 
deselect.
≥ Up to 99 still pictures or 99 dates can be 
set in succession.
≥ If 2 or more SD cards are necessary to 
copy, change the card following the 
instructions on the screen.
4Press the MENU button after 
the copying complete message 
appears.
≥The thumbnail view of the copy 
destination is indicated.
When you stop copying halfwayPress the MENU button while copying.
≥When the disc playback is selected while 
a DVD burner (optional) is connected, 
menus are not displayed.
≥ Depending on the following conditions, the 
time it takes for copying may be longer.
jThe number of recorded scenes is 
large.
j The temperature of the unit is high.
≥ If some still pictures have already been 
recorded to the copy destination, then the 
same date may be assigned or images 
may not display by date when the list by 
date is selected.
≥ It may not be possible to copy some still 
pictures recorded on other devices.
≥ Protection and DPOF settings will be 
cleared on the copied still pictures when 
copying still pictures with protection and 
DPOF settings.
≥ The order in which the still pictures were 
copied cannot be changed.
Copying [SDR-T55]/[SDR-T50]/[SDR-H85]
[COPY]
SDR-T55SDR-T50
SDR-H85
If you will delete the still pictures after 
copying is complete, be sure to play 
back the still pictures to check that 
they have been copied to correctly 
before deleting.
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Playback
Editing
5
Formatting
Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the 
medium will be erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, DVD 
disc etc. (l79, 86)
Select the menu. ( l27)
Select [YES], then press the joystick.
≥ After formatting is complete, press the MENU button to close the message screen.
//
1Select [SD CARD], [Built-inMemory] or [HDD] and press the joystick.
2Select [YES], then press the joystick.≥After formatting is complete, press the MENU button to close the message screen.
//
≥ Perform a physical formatting of the built-in memory/HDD when this unit is to be disposed/
transferred. ( l111 )
≥Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card, while formatting. Do not expose the unit to 
vibrations or shock.
[SETUP] 
# [FORMAT CARD]
[SETUP]  # [FORMAT MEDIA]
SDR-S50
SDR-T55SDR-T50SDR-H85
Use this unit to format media.
Formatting built-in memory or HDD is only available with this unit.
Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card may 
not be used on this unit.
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Playback
With a TV
1
Watching Video/Pictures 
on your TV
The motion pictures and still pictures recorded by this unit can be played back on a TV.
≥Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
≥ If you have a TV with an SD card slot, the mo tion pictures and still pictures recorded on an 
SD card may be played back on the TV. (Refer  to the operating instructions of the TV for 
details about TV compatibility.)
1Connect this unit and a TV.
2Turn on this unit, and change 
the mode to  .
3Start playback on this unit.
∫ If the image or audio from this unit 
does not appear on the TV
≥Check the connections.
≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as 
they go.
≥ Check the TV’s input setting (input 
switch). (For more information, please 
read the operating instructions for the 
TV.)
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN

A AV cable (supplied)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
≥ Do not use any other AV cables 
except the supplied one.
≥ Select the video input on the TV that 
this unit is connected to.
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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.)
Select the menu. ( l27)
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
The information displayed on the screen 
(operation icon and time code etc.) can be 
displayed on the TV.
Select the menu. ( l27)
≥Select [OFF] to erase the information.
≥ The screen on this unit will not change.
[SETUP] 
# [TV ASPECT]  # [4:3]
[TV ASPECT] setting
[16:9][4:3]
[SETUP]  # [EXT. DISPLAY]  # [ON]
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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Backup
With other products
1
Connecting a DVD burner 
to copy to/play back a disc
Motion pictures 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.
∫ 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 VideoCam Suite 3.0 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 84)
*4 Only VW-BN2 can be used for +RW, +R and +R DL.
≥ 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-BN1/VW-BN2.
Disc typeDVD-RAMDVD-RW/+RW*4DVD-R/DVD-R DL/
+R*4/+R DL*4
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 label side up when using the DVD burner.
5Select the desired item and press the joystick
[BURN DISC]:
Refer to page 81 for how to copy discs.
[PLAY DISC]:
Refer to page 83 for how to play back the copied discs.
To terminate the connection with the DVD burnerPress the MENU button.
≥Disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable from this unit.
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