Panasonic Sdr S50 Operating Instructions Manual

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≥You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc. (You can additionally copy only to a 
DVD-RAM.)
≥ Motion pictures and still pictures cannot both be copied to a single disc.
≥ Scenes recorded in Normal recording mode and scenes recorded in long recording mode 
cannot be copied to the same disc.
≥ Refer to page 82 for Approximate time for copying to a disc.
1Connect this unit to the DVD 
burner to prepare for copying. 
(l 79)
2Follow the screen display, use 
the joystick to select the 
desired item then press the 
center of the joystick.
≥Select   and press the center of the 
joystick to return to the previous step.
≥ (
When [SELECT SCENES] is selected)
Press the center of the joystick to select 
the scene, which   will then 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 scenes/99 dates can be selected 
in succession.
3Select [START], then press the 
center of the joystick.
≥When 2 or more discs are necessary for 
copying, follow the on-screen instructions 
to switch discs.
≥ You may need more discs than displayed 
number of discs when you are copying 
additionally to a used DVD-RAM.
≥ Eject the disc after copying is completed.
≥ When the copied disc is played back on 
another device and the list of scenes is 
displayed, they are ordered by date.
∫  When copying motion pictures recorded in long recording mode
The scenes recorded in long recording mode are copied after being converted to normal 
recording mode. When copying, the number of discs required for copying may also 
increase, because the recording volume may increase, even for the same recording time, 
due to the data volume increase caused by the conversion.
Copying to discs
Before you delete the data on the media after copying is complete, be sure to play 
back the discs to check that they have been copied to correctly. ( l83)
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≥The disc that was copied to can be played  back by connecting this unit and a DVD 
burner. ( l83)
≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection 
Cable while copying. Also, do not shake this unit or the DVD burner.
≥ It is impossible to stop copying halfway.
≥ The order in which the scenes were copied cannot be changed.
≥ Data that has been recorded on another device may not be copied.
≥ Because copying is carried out in units of scenes, unused disc space may arise when 
copying to two or more discs.
≥ There is no guarantee that a disc created by connecting this unit and the DVD burner will 
play back on any playable device.
Important Notice
≥When inserting a disc containing recorded motion/still pictures into other 
devices, a message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed. Do not 
format the disc, since deleted data cannot be restored later.
Approximate time for copying to a discTo copy motion pictures to the full capacity of a disc
Disc type
Copy time
Normal 
recording modeLong recording mode
XPSPLP
DVD-RAM Approx. 40 min 
to 90 min
Approx. 90 min to 120 min Approx. 180 min 
to 240 min Approx. 360 min 
to 480 minDVD-RW*/
+RW*Approx. 30 min  to 60 min
DVD-R
*/
+R*Approx. 15 min  to 60 min
* Even if the data capacity to be copied is small, the time it takes for copying may be about the same as the time shown in the table.
To copy approx. 600 MB still pictures
Disc typeCopy time
DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/
+RW/+RApprox. 30 min to 40 min
≥Copy time of DVD-R DL/+R DL is approximately 2 to 3 times that of DVD-R/+R.
≥ Depending on the following conditions, the time it takes for copying may be longer than 
the above times.
jWhen the number of recorded scenes is large
j When the temperature of the DVD burner has become high
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≥Only discs that have been copied by connecting this unit to the DVD burner or 
created with VideoCam Suite 3.0 can be played back.
A Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner)
1Connect this unit to the DVD burner to prepare for playback. (l 79)≥When playing back on a TV, connect this unit to the TV. ( l77)
2Use the joystick to select a scene or a still picture, then press the 
center of the joystick for playback.
≥The playback operation is performed the same as when playing back motion pictures or 
still pictures. ( l62, 67)
≥ It will return to step 5 on page 80 when [Return] is selected in the thumbnail screen.
≥It is also possible to switch the media to play back by selecting the Play Mode Select icon.
It is possible to select [VIDEO/DISC] or [PICTURE/DISC] when the DVD burner is 
connected.
Playing back the copied disc
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≥Connect this unit to a DVD burner, use the jo ystick to select [PLAY DISC], then press 
the center of the joystick. (l 79)
∫Formatting discs
This is for initializing DVD-RAM and 
DVD-RW/+RW discs.
Please be aware that if a disc is 
formatted, then all the data recorded on 
the disc will be erased. Back up 
important data on a PC etc.
Select the menu. ( l27)
≥After formatting is complete, press the 
MENU button to close the message 
screen.
≥Connect this unit and the DVD burner to 
format discs. You may no  longer be able to 
use the discs if you format them on 
another device such as a PC etc.
∫ Auto protect
You can protect (write protect) a DVD-RW 
disc when copying still pictures.
1Select the menu. ( l27)
≥If a disc that you copied to is inserted in 
another device without protecting it, a 
message may be displayed prompting you 
to format the disc. We recommend setting 
[AUTO PROTECT] to [ON] in order to 
prevent accidental deletion.
2Copy to the disc. ( l81)≥After copying, the disc is write protected.
To release the disc protection
Select the menu. ( l27)
≥After successfully releasing [AUTO 
PROTECT], press the MENU button to 
close the message screen.
∫ Displaying disc information
Information such as the type of recorded 
disc, the number of recorded scenes and 
whether or not the disc is finalized is 
displayed.
Select the menu. ( l27)
≥Press the MENU button to exit the 
information screen.
Managing the copied disc
[DISC SETUP]  # [FORMAT DISC]
[DISC SETUP]  # [AUTO PROTECT]  # 
[ON]
[DISC SETUP] #  [CANCEL PROTECT]
[DISC SETUP] # [DISC STATUS]
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Backup
With other products
2
Dubbing images onto 
other video devices
Images played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD recorder or video device.
≥Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
1Connect this unit to a video 
device and then change the 
mode to  .
2Start playback on this unit.
3Start recording on the 
connected device.
≥To stop recording (dubbing), stop playback 
on this unit after stopping recording on the 
recorder.
≥If the date and time display and function 
indication are not wanted, cancel them 
before dubbing. ( l32, 78)
∫ Using SD card slot or USB 
terminal of other video devices
If you have a DVD recorder with an SD card 
slot or a USB terminal, images recorded by 
this unit can be copied (dubbed) onto the 
hard disk or a DVD disc.
Refer to the operating instructions of your 
DVD recorder for information about whether 
or not it supports copying (dubbing) from an 
SD card or a USB terminal.
When using a USB terminal
Connect this unit to a DVD recorder with the 
USB cable (supplied), then select [PC/
RECORDER] on the USB function selection 
screen.
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 
video device and TV that this unit 
and the video device are 
connected to.
If the dubbed images are played back on 
a wide-screen TV, the images may be 
stretched vertically.
In this case, refer to the operating 
instructions for the device you are 
connecting to or read the operating 
instructions of the wide-screen TV and 
set the aspect ratio to 16:9.
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With a PC
Before using
1
What you can do with a 
PC
VideoCam Suite 3.0You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like DVD discs 
or SD cards using VideoCam Suite 3.0, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM.
Refer to the operating instructions of VideoCam Suite 3.0 (PDF file) for details on how to use 
it.
∫Smart wizard
The Smart wizard screen is automatically displayed when you connect this unit to a PC with 
VideoCam Suite 3.0 installed. ( l94)
Copy to PC:
You can copy motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs.
Copy to disc:
You can copy to disc in conventional standard picture quality (MPEG2 format).
Upload to YouTube :
You can easily upload motion pictures to YouTube. ( l98)
≥ Select the function you wish to use and follow the on-screen instructions for easy copying.
Available functionData typeSoftware required
Copying data to a PC Motion picture 
and still picture CD-ROM (supplied):
VideoCam Suite 3.0
Editing:
Editing motion picture data copied 
on an HDD of a PC
≥ Title, Transition, Delete partially, 
Divide Scene
≥ Converting part of motion picture 
into still pictureMotion picture
Playing back on a PC Refer to page 99 if using a Mac.
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≥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
≥ VideoCam Suite 3.0 can handle images recorded with this unit or by using VideoCam Suite 
3.0. Images created with other video cameras, DVD recorders, software and commercial 
DVD-Videos are not supported.
≥ We cannot guarantee proper operation of this unit if you use software other than that 
supplied.
≥ Do not copy images recorded on this unit using any software other than the supplied 
software.
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Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.
You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for 
the Software defined in this End User 
License Agreement (“Agreement”) on 
condition that you agree to the terms and 
conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee 
does not agree to the terms and conditions 
of this Agreement, promptly return the 
Software to Panasonic Corporation 
(“Panasonic”), its distributors or dealers from 
which you made the purchase.
Article 1 License
Licensee is granted the right to use the 
software, including the information recorded 
or described on the CD-ROM, instruction 
manuals, and any other media provided to 
Licensee (collectively “Software”), but all 
applicable rights to patents, copyrights, 
trademarks and trade secrets in the 
Software are not transferred to Licensee.
Article 2 Use by a Third Party
Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer 
or allow any third party, whether free of 
charge or not, to use, copy or modify the 
Software, except as expressly provided for 
in this Agreement.
Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the 
Software
Licensee may make a single copy of the 
Software in whole or a part solely for back-
up purpose.
Article 4 Computer
Licensee may use the Software only on one 
computer, and may not use it on more than 
one computer.
Article 5 Reverse Engineering, 
Decompiling or Disassembly
Licensee may not reverse engineer, 
decompile, or disassemble the Software, 
except to the extent either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the 
country where Licensee resides. Panasonic, 
or its distributors will not be responsible for 
any defects in the Software or damage to 
Licensee caused by Licensee’s reverse 
engineering, decompiling, or disassembly of 
the Software.
Article 6 Indemnification
The Software is provided “AS-IS” without 
warranty of any kind, either expressed or 
implied, including, but not limited to, 
warranties of non-infringement, 
merchantability and/or fitness for a particular 
purpose. Further, Panasonic does not 
warrant that the operation of the Software 
will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic 
or any of its distributors will not be liable for 
any damage suffered by Licensee arising 
from or in connection with Licensee’s use of 
the Software.
Article 7 Export Control
Licensee agrees not to export or re-export to 
any country the Software in any form without 
the appropriate export licenses under 
regulations of the country where Licensee 
resides, if necessary.
Article 8 Termination of License
The right granted to Licensee hereunder will 
be automatically terminated if Licensee 
contravenes any of the terms and conditions 
of this Agreement. In this event, Licensee 
must destroy the Software and related 
documentation together with all the copies 
thereof at Licensee’s own expense.
End User License Agreement
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With a PC
Before using
2
Operating environment
≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, 
some PCs cannot be used.
≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the su pplied software applications. (A compatible 
DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a DVD.)
≥ Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.
jWhen 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected 
through USB hubs or by using extension cables.
j Operation on an upgraded OS.
j Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed.
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed 
with any other USB cables.)
≥ This software is not compatible with Micr osoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, 
Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows NT.
∫ Operating environment for VideoCam Suite 3.0
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 7 Starter
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate
CPUIntel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or higher (including compatible CPU)
≥Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or higher is recommended when a 
playback function or MPEG2 output function is used.
RAM 512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)
DisplayHigh Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended)
Desktop resolution of 1024 k768 pixels or more (1280 k1024 
pixels or more recommended)
Windows Vista/
Windows 7: DirectX 10.0 compatible video card
Windows XP: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card
Compatible with DirectDraw overlay
PCI Express
™k 16 compatible recommended
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≥Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French and Simplified 
Chinese.
≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on all DVD drives.
≥ Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise, 
Windows 7 Enterprise, 
Windows XP Media Center Editi on, Tablet PC Edition and not compatible with 64 bit 
operation systems.
≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment.
≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-monitor environment.
≥ If using Windows XP, an administrative account user only can use this software. If using 
Windows Vista/
Windows 7, administrative account and standard account users only can 
use this software. (An administrative account user should install and uninstall this 
software.)
≥ DVD discs authored with this software are not guaranteed to play in all DVD players.
≥ Depending upon the environment of your PC, if it does not support Hi-Speed USB 
(USB 2.0), for example, frame dropout may occur, the audio may be intermittent, or the 
software may run slowly when you play back recorded images.
≥ If your PC does not satisfy the above system requirements, an error may occur when 
writing data to disc.
Free hard disk 
drive space Ultra DMA — 33 or more
450 MB or more (for installing the software)
≥
When writing to a DVD/SD, more than double the amount of 
free space as the disc being created is necessary.
Sound DirectSound Support
InterfaceUSB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)]
Other 
requirementsMouse or equivalent pointing device
SD card read/Writer
Internet connection
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