HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 1 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Model No. HDC-SD9 HDC-SD9D Before use, please read these instructions completely.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 2 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Information for Your Safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, ≥ DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. ≥ USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. ≥ DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 3 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 4 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 ∫ Licenses ≥ SDHC Logo is a trademark. ≥ “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. and Sony Corporation. ≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ≥ HDMI, the HDMI Logo and the High-Definition Multimedia Interface are the registered trademarks or trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 5 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Contents Information for Your Safety ................. 2 Accessories .......................................... 7 Features ................................................ 8 Preparation Before using [1] Parts identification and handling .................................. 10 Remote control ................................ 13 Setup [1] Power supply ................................. 14 Charging the battery ........................
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 6 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Playback With a PC Playback Before using [1] Motion picture playback ............... Playing back motion pictures by date............................................. Intelligent scene selection ............... Repeat playback.............................. Resuming the previous playback..... [2] Still picture playback..................... Playing back still pictures by date.... 60 63 63 64 64 65 67 Setup [1] Installation .......................
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 7 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. SDHC memory card (4 GB) (supplied only for HDC-SD9D) Battery pack VW-VBG130 Optional accessories Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 8 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Features ∫ Very clear high definition pictures This unit can record detailed high definition images to an SD card. A B B Standard images (720k576) Number of available scan lines 576 A High definition images (1920k1080)* Number of available scan lines 1080 High definition images ≥ The still pictures above are images for explanation purposes. * If the recording mode is HA/HG/HX.
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HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 10 ページ Before using 1 ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Parts identification and handling 345 6 7 8 9 2 10 11 1 13 14 15 19 16 17 18 12 1 LCD monitor open part 2 LCD monitor (l 27) Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow with your fingers. 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. 3 ≥ It can open up to 90o.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 11 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Face detection & AE button [ ] (l 42) PRE-REC button [PRE-REC] (l 35) DC input terminal [DC IN 9.3V] (l 17) Battery holder (l 15) Battery release lever [BATTERY] (l 15) HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 77, 79) Disc copy button [DISC COPY] (l 85) Power LCD Extra button [POWER LCD EXTRA] (l 27) 15 Delete button [ ] (l 68) 16 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l 74, 88) ≥ Use the supplied AV cable only.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 12 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 26 27 28 29 30 35 36 37 38 31 32 33 34 26 Mode switch (l 20) 27 Photoshot button [ ] (l 37) 28 Zoom lever [W/T] (In recording mode) (l 40) Volume lever [sVOLr] (In playback mode) (l 61) 29 Speaker 30 Internal microphones (5.
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HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 14 ページ Setup 1 ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Power supply ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The Panasonic battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6. VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6 come with a function to check whether the battery and unit can be safely used together. ≥ To use the VW-VBG6 for this unit, the battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is required.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 15 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 ≥ 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. Inserting/removing the battery Open the LCD monitor and install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure. Removing the battery Be sure to set the mode switch to OFF and check that the status indicator is off before removing the battery.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 16 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Charging and recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60% ∫ Charging time Battery model number Voltage/capacity Charging time Supplied battery/ VW-VBG130 (optional) 7.2 V/1320 mAh 2 h 35 min VW-VBG260 (optional) 7.2 V/2640 mAh 4 h 40 min 7.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 17 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Connecting to the AC outlet The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet. Important: While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge. ≥ Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. Do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 18 ページ Setup 2 ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Preparation of SD cards This unit (an SDHC compatible device) is compatible with both SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards. You cannot use SDHC Memory Cards on devices that are only compatible with SD Memory Cards. When using an SDHC Memory Card on another device, confirm that the device supports the SDHC Memory Card. Cards that you can use with this unit Card type Capacity SD Memory Card 8 MB 16 MB Cannot be used.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 19 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Inserting/removing an SD card Caution: If the SD card is inserted or removed while the power is on, this unit may malfunction or the data recorded on the SD card may be lost. Card access lamp [ACCESS] ≥ When this unit is processing data, the access lamp A lights up. 1 Set the mode switch to OFF. (l 20) ≥ Check that the status indicator has gone off. 2 Open the SD card cover while sliding the SD CARD OPEN lever B.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 20 ページ 3 Setup ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Selecting a mode (Turning the unit on/off) Operate the mode switch to recording, playback or power OFF. Turn on the power by sliding the mode switch to the lock release button A. or while pressing ≥ Operate the mode switch while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. ≥ Status indicator B The status indicator lights and the power turns on.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 21 ページ Setup 4 ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Using the menu screen Operate the displayed menu screens with the cursor button. 1 Press the MENU button. 4 MENU Select the desired setting and press the cursor button to enter the selection. ≥ The menu displayed differs depending on the position of the mode switch. 2 Select the top menu A and move the cursor button right or press the cursor button. ≥ Move the cursor button left to return to the previous screen.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 22 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Language selection You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen. 1 Press the MENU button, then select [LANGUAGE] and press the cursor button. 2 Select [English] and press the cursor button. Menu list Recording mode ∫ [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] (l 55) [D.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 23 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 [QUICK START] (l 35) [BEEP SOUND] This allows operations such as starting and ending recording to be signaled by a beep. 1 Beep When you start recording When you turn on the power When this unit is recognised by the PC or the printer, etc. 2 Beeps When you pause recording When you turn off the power 2 Beeps for 4 times When an error occurs. Check the sentence displayed on the screen.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 24 ページ Setup 5 ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Setting date and time When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear. Select [YES] and perform steps 2 to 4 below to set the date and time. ¬ Operate the mode switch to select . 1 Select the menu. (l 21) [BASIC] # [CLOCK SET] # [YES] 2 Select the date or time to be set, then set the desired value with the cursor button.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 25 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 To recharge the built-in lithium battery ≥ Connect the AC adaptor or attach the battery to this unit, and the built-in lithium battery will be recharged. Leave the unit as it is for approx. 24 hours and the battery will maintain the date and time for approx. 6 months. (The battery is still being recharged even if the mode switch is set to OFF.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 26 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 World time setting (Displaying the time of the travel destination) It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region and the travel destination. 1 Select the menu. (l 21) 4 [BASIC] # [SET WORLD TIME] # [YES] ≥ If the clock is not set, adjust the clock to the current time. (l 24) ≥ When the [HOME] (your home region) is not set, such as the time for the initial settings, the message appears.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 27 ページ Setup 6 ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Adjusting LCD monitor ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 28 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 Changing the picture quality on the LCD monitor Select the menu. (l 21) [SETUP] # [LCD AI] # [DYNAMIC] or [NORMAL] [DYNAMIC]: The image on the LCD monitor becomes clear and vivid. Optimum contrast and brightness are set depending on the scenes recorded. Clear and brilliant images are presented. [NORMAL]: Switches to the standard picture quality.
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HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 30 ページ Recording (Basic) 1 ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Before recording ∫ Basic camera positioning ≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will become dark in the recording. ≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object. 1 2 3 4 5 30 Hold the unit with both hands. Put your hand through the grip belt. Do not cover the microphones A.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 31 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 About auto mode Colour balance (white balance) and focusing are adjusted automatically. Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness. (The shutter speed is adjusted to a maximum of 1/250 in recording mode.) jAutomatic white balance (l 123) jAuto focus (l 123) ≥ Colour balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 32 ページ Recording (Basic) 2 ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Recording motion pictures VIDEO This unit records high definition images that are compatible with the AVCHD format on an SD card. Sound is recorded with the Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator. Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording. (l 18) ＨG1920 R1h20m 0h00m00s ≥ Operate the mode switch while at the same time pressing in the lock release button A if changing from OFF to another mode.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 33 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 ≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene. ≥ When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation in recording pause, the unit automatically turns off to prevent the battery from running down. When you want to use the unit, turn it on again. This power save feature can also be set to [OFF].
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 34 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Recording modes/approximate recordable time Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded. Select the menu.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 35 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 Quick start This unit will resume recording/pause mode about 0.6 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened. ≥ When in quick start standby mode about 60% of the power used in recording pause mode is being consumed, so the recording time will be reduced. 1 Select the menu. (l 21) [SETUP] # [QUICK START] # [ON] 2 Close the LCD monitor while the mode switch is set to .
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 36 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 ≥ PRE-REC is cancelled in the following cases. jIf you operate the mode switch. jIf you open the SD card cover. jIf you press the MENU button. jIf you turn the unit off. ≥ When the remaining time left for recording motion pictures is less than 1 minute, PREREC cannot be set.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 37 ページ Recording (Basic) 3 ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Recording still pictures PHOTO The number of pixels recorded for still pictures is 1920k1080. Still pictures can also be recorded while recording motion pictures. ≥ Operate the mode switch while at the same time pressing in the lock release button A if changing from OFF to another mode. 1 2 Operate the mode switch to select and open the LCD monitor. Focus indication: A B Press the button halfway.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 38 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 To record still pictures clearly ≥ While recording motion pictures or during the PRE-REC operation, the following arrangements are applied so that motion picture recording takes preference over still picture recording. For vivid still pictures, we recommend pausing motion picture recording and taking still pictures after releasing the PRE-REC mode. jImage quality is different from ordinary still pictures. jPressing the button halfway is disabled.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 39 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 ∫ About the focusing area When there is a contrasting object ahead or behind the subject in the focus area, the subject may not be focused. If so, move the contrasting object out of the focus area. ≥ The focusing area is not displayed when the digital zoom (more than approx. 10k) is used. Picture quality Selecting the picture quality. Select the menu. (l 21) [PICTURE] # [PICT.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 40 ページ Recording (Basic) 4 ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Zoom in/out function VIDEO PHOTO The maximum optical zoom ratio is 10k. ¬ Operate the mode switch to select . 1t W Digital zoom function T 5t W T 10t W ≥ If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound may be recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly. ≥ When the zoom magnification is 10k, the subjects are focused at about 1.2 m or more.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 41 ページ Recording (Basic) 5 ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Image stabilizer function VIDEO PHOTO Reduces the image shaking (jitter) due to hand movement. ¬ Operate the mode switch to select . Optical image stabilizer button [ , O.I.S.] Press this button to switch on/off the image stabilizer function. ≥[ ] appears on the screen. O.I.S.: Optical Image Stabilizer ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 42 ページ Recording (Basic) 6 ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Face detection & AE mode VIDEO PHOTO When a subject is backlit and appears darker, this function detects the face and automatically adjusts the brightness and picture quality so that the face is recorded clearly. ¬ Operate the mode switch to select . Face detection & AE button Press this button to switch on/off the face detection & AE mode. ≥[ ] appears on the screen.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 43 ページ Recording (Advanced) 1 ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Recording functions of operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. ¬ Operate the mode switch to select 1 Press the cursor button, and icons will be displayed on the screen. ≥ The indication changes each time the cursor button is moved down. ≥ The operation icon appears or disappears each time the cursor button is pressed. . 2 (e.g.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 44 ページ Low light ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Ø Self-timer Tele macro ≥ The shaded operation icons are not displayed while recording. ≥ If you turn off the power or set the mode switch to , help mode, colour night view, backlight compensation, self timer and tele macro functions are cancelled. ≥ If you turn off the power, the fade function is cancelled. Function Effect Fade VIDEO (Fade in) When you start recording, the image/audio gradually appears.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 45 ページ Function PHOTO Colour night view VIDEO 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Effect Soft skin mode VIDEO ２００８年１月１０日 PHOTO Backlight compensation This makes skin colours appear softer for a more attractive appearance. This is more effective if you record a person closely from the torso up. This function allows you to record colour images in very low light situations. (Minimum required illumination: approx. 1 lx) This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 46 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 Fade: ≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white). Intelligent contrast control: ≥ If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear. Help mode: ≥ When the help mode is used, functions cannot be set. ≥ When the help mode is used, motion pictures and still pictures cannot be recorded.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 47 ページ 2 Recording (Advanced) ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Recording functions of menus Menus Guide line, 25p digital cinema, Wind noise reduction, Microphone setup, Microphone level, HD hi-speed burst shooting, Built-in flash, Red eye reduction, Shutter sound, Zebra, Colour bar, Auto slow shutter, Digital cinema colour ¬ Operate the mode switch to select . ≥ Set to [OFF] when the menus are not used. (Set [MIC SETUP] to [SURROUND] and [MIC LEVEL] to [AUTO].
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 48 ページ Function ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Effect/Setting method Wind noise reduction VIDEO This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones depending on the wind strength. Select the menu. (l 21) [VIDEO] # [WIND CUT] # [ON] ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. Microphone setup VIDEO [SURROUND]: Sound is recorded with 5.1 ch surround microphone. [ZOOM MIC]: Directivity of the microphone is interlocked with the zoom operation.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 49 ページ Function ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Effect/Setting method Microphone level VIDEO AGC: Auto Gain Control [AUTO]: AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically. [SETrAGC]: The desired recording level can be set. AGC will also be activated to reduce the amount of sound distortion. [SET]: AGC is not activated and so natural recording can be performed. When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted. 1 Select the menu.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 50 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 Function 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Effect/Setting method HD hi-speed burst shooting PHOTO 72 still pictures are recorded at a rate of 25 per second. 1 Select the menu. (l 21) [PICTURE] # [HI-SPEED BURST] # [ON] 2 Press the button. ≥ Up to 72 still pictures can be taken in burst mode. ([ red during recording.) 3 ] flashes in Select the setting to save with the cursor button and press the cursor button. [REC ALL]: All pictures are stored.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 51 ページ Function ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Effect/Setting method Built-in flash PHOTO When the button is pressed, the flash is activated and the picture will be recorded. Use the built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places. Select the menu. (l 21) [PICTURE] # [FLASH] # [AUTO] or [ON] ≥ This function’s default setting is [AUTO]. ≥ When the button is pressed halfway, the flash indicator will appear in the bottom left corner of the screen.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 52 ページ Function ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Effect/Setting method Shutter sound You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures. PHOTO Select the menu. (l 21) [PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] # [ON] ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. Zebra VIDEO PHOTO Parts where white saturation (colour saturation) is likely to occur (extremely brightly lit or shiny parts) are displayed with diagonal lines (zebra pattern). Select the menu.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 53 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 Function 午後９時３６分 Effect/Setting method Auto slow shutter VIDEO 木曜日 PHOTO You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. Select the menu. (l 21) [ADVANCED] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [ON] ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. ≥ The shutter speed is adjusted between 1/25 and 1/250 depending on the surrounding brightness. (When adjusting the shutter speed manually, it can be adjusted between 1/25 and 1/8000.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 54 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 ≥ Noise increases in dark locations. Colour balance and brightness on the screen may change with some light sources such as fluorescent lamps. ≥ Still picture quality can be changed. (l 39) ≥ Image quality is different from ordinary still picture recording. To record more vivid still pictures, turn off this function before recording. (l 37) ≥ If you turn off the power or set the mode switch to , this function is cancelled.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 55 ページ Recording (Advanced) 3 ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Manual recording functions VIDEO ¬ Operate the mode switch to select PHOTO . Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL. The icon shown in the illustration appears. White balance (l 57) Aperture adjustment (l 58) Manual shutter speed (l 58) Scene mode When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 56 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 Portrait mode ≥ If this mode is used indoors, the screen may flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting to [OFF]. 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Spotlight mode ≥ If the recording subject is extremely bright, the subject may become washed out and the periphery extremely darkened. Surf & snow mode ≥ If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded image may become washed out. Manual focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 57 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 White balance The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. ≥ Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL. (l 55) 1 2 Move the cursor button to select [ ]. ∫ To set the white balance manually 1 Select [ subject. ], fill the screen with a white 2 Select [ ]. Select the white balance mode.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 58 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Aperture: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ≥ Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL. (l 55) 1 Move the cursor button to select [ ] (aperture) or [ ] (shutter speed). 2 Make the adjustment. A Shutter speed: 1/25 to 1/8000 ≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [OFF], the shutter speed will be set between 1/50 and 1/8000.
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HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 60 ページ Playback 1 ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Motion picture playback VIDEO A Lock release button ≥ Operate the mode switch while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. 1 Operate the mode switch to select . 2 Select [ ] (motion picture playback) with the cursor button. B Motion picture playback 60 VQT1N58 3 Select the scene to be played back and press the cursor button.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 61 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 ≥ Press the cursor button while selecting the play mode select button to switch to the thumbnails of the following scenes. (All scenes): Playback of all scenes (By date): Playback of scenes recorded on a selected date (l 63) (Intelligent scene selection): Playback of the detected scenes that have been recorded vividly (l 63) ∫ Fast forward/rewind playback 4 ≥ The fast forward/rewind speed increases if you move the cursor button again.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 62 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 ∫ Slow-motion playback 1 2 Pause the playback. Move and hold the cursor button right. (Move and hold the cursor button left to play back slow-motion pictures in reverse.) Operating with the remote control Press the E or D button during playback. SEARCH PLAY SEARCH STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV SKIP STOP SKIP ∫ Frame-by-frame playback The motion picture is advanced one frame at a time. 1 Pause the playback. 2 Move the cursor button right.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 63 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 Playing back motion pictures by date Scenes recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. 1 Select (By date), then press the cursor button. 木曜日 午後９時３６分 ≥ Even if scenes are recorded on the same day, they are grouped separately in the following cases.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 64 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 ≥ The following motion pictures are skipped jWhen motion pictures are recorded while moving the unit quickly jWhen the unit shakes jWhen the image contrast is too strong such as backlight jWhen scenes are too dark jWhen motion pictures are recorded while the unit is upside down or downward jWhen the subject is out of focus ≥ Up to 9 sections can be skipped for a single scene. ≥ When motion pictures are skipped, the image stops momentarily.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 65 ページ Playback 2 ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Still picture playback PHOTO A Lock release button ≥ Operate the mode switch while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. 1 Operate the mode switch to select . 2 Select [ ] (still picture playback) with the cursor button. 3 Select the still picture to be played back and press the cursor button.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 66 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 The selected still picture is played back on the full screen, and the operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen. ≥ If 9 or more still pictures have been recorded, the next (or previous) page can be displayed by moving the cursor button left and right or selecting / and then pressing the cursor button. ≥ The picture number display switches to the page number, except when thumbnails are selected.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 67 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 Playing back still pictures by date Still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. 1 Select (By date), then press the cursor button. 2 Select the playback date, then press the cursor button. 木曜日 午後９時３６分 ≥ Even if still pictures are recorded on the same day, they are grouped separately in the following cases.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 68 ページ Editing 1 ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Deleting scenes/still pictures VIDEO PHOTO Important: The deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored. ¬ Operate the mode switch to select . To delete by confirming images being played back Press the button while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back. ≥ When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the cursor button.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 69 ページ 4 ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2) Press the button. ≥ When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the cursor button. (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2) To continue deleting other scenes Repeat steps 3-4. To complete editing Press the MENU button. ≥ You can also delete scenes by pressing the MENU button, selecting [EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES] or [SELECT].
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 70 ページ Editing 2 ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Dividing a scene to delete VIDEO To delete an unnecessary portion of a scene, first divide the scene and then delete the unnecessary portion. ¬ Select [ 1 ] (motion picture playback) while the mode switch is set to Select the menu. (l 21) [EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE] # [SET] 2 Select the scene to be divided, then press the cursor button. .
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 71 ページ Editing 3 ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Protecting scenes/still pictures VIDEO PHOTO Scenes/still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake. (Even if you protect some scenes/still pictures on an SD card, formatting the SD card will delete them.) ¬ Operate the mode switch to select 1 . Select the menu.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 72 ページ Editing 4 ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 DPOF setting PHOTO You can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD card.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 73 ページ Editing 5 ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Formatting VIDEO PHOTO Please be aware that if an SD card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the SD card will be erased. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. 1 Select the menu. (l 21) [SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD] # [YES] ≥ When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the cursor button. ≥ When formatting is complete, press the MENU button to exit the message screen.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 74 ページ With a TV 1 ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Watching Video/Pictures on your TV VIDEO PHOTO The motion pictures and still pictures recorded on this unit can be played back on a TV screen. Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals. Image quality may vary with the connected terminals. 1 High quality 2 HDMI terminal 3 Component terminal 4 Video terminal ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 75 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 ≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic HDMI mini cables (optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) ≥ Do not use any other component cables except the supplied one. ≥ The component terminal is for outputting images only so be sure to also connect the AV cable. (It is not necessary to connect the yellow plug.) ≥ Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 76 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 ∫ To watch images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3) ∫ To display the on-screen information on the TV When playing back motion pictures or still pictures recorded on this unit with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a TV with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the images on the screen may be squeezed horizontally. In this case, change the menu setting to play back the pictures in the original aspect ratio.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 77 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Connecting with a HDMI mini cable What is HDMI? HDMI is the next-generation interface for digital devices. When this unit is connected to a HDMI compatible device, the image and audio can be output with a digital signal. If you connect this unit to a HDMI compatible high definition TV and then play back the recorded high definition images, you can enjoy them in high resolution with high quality sound.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 78 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Listening in 5.1 channel sound If you connect this unit and an AV amplifier with a HDMI terminal with a HDMI mini cable and then playback, you can listen to 5.1 channel sound recorded from the internal microphones. ≥ Please read the operating instructions for the AV amplifier, speakers and TV for more information about how to connect them etc.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 79 ページ With a TV 2 ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Playback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™) VIDEO PHOTO What is the VIERA Link? ≥ This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 80 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 ≥ If the TV has two or more HDMI input terminals, it is recommended to connect this unit to HDMI2 or HDMI3. ≥ VIERA Link must be activated on the connected TV. (Read the operating instructions of the TV for how to set etc.) ≥ If you are not using VIERA Link, set [VIERA Link] to [OFF]. ∫ Other linked operations Turning the power off: If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power, the power on this unit also turns off.
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HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 82 ページ With other products 1 ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play back a disc VIDEO PHOTO Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to a DVD disc by connecting a DVD burner VW-BN1 (optional) to this unit using a Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with VW-BN1). The copied DVD disc can also be played back. ≥ Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 83 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 4 Insert the disc in the DVD burner. 5 (When copying) 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Select [BURN DISC] and press the cursor button. (When playing back) Select [PLAY DISC] and press the cursor button. ≥ Refer to page 86 about how to play back the copied discs. Copying to discs ≥ Motion pictures are copied as AVCHD format high definition images. ≥ We recommend preparing the necessary number of discs that can be used for copying (l 82), and spare discs.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 84 ページ 4 ２００８年１月１０日 (Only when [SELECT SCENES] is selected 5 木曜日 午後９時３６分 (Only when [SELECT SCENES] is selected in step 2) in step 2) Select the scene you want to copy and press the cursor button. Select [START] and press the cursor button. ≥ When the cursor button is pressed again, the selected scene will be cancelled. ≥ Up to 99 scenes can be selected in succession. (Only when [SELECT DATE] is selected in step 2) Press the MENU button.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 85 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Important Notice ≥ When connecting an optional DVD burner and this unit for copying a disc, do not insert a disc with recorded motion pictures into devices that do not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in the device. The disc will not play back on devices that do not support the AVCHD format.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 86 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 ≥ Data that has been recorded on another device may not be copied. ≥ Motion pictures that are recorded on a PC with HD Writer 2.5E cannot be copied. ≥ When 2 or more discs are necessary for copying, the last scene copied to a disc is automatically divided to fit the space on the disc. ≥ The number of discs necessary for copying is automatically calculated.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 87 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Managing the copied disc (Formatting, Auto protect, Displaying disc information) ≥ Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then select [PLAY DISC]. (l 82) ∫ Formatting discs To release the disc protection This is for initializing DVD-RAM and DVD-RW discs. ≥ Select [ ] tab. 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.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 88 ページ With other products 2 ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Dubbing images onto other video device VIDEO Images played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD recorder or video device. ≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. Change the video input on the video device and TV that this unit is connected to. A/V ≥ The channel set will differ depending on the terminal to which the unit is connected.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 89 ページ With other products 3 ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 With a printer (PictBridge) PHOTO To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer.) PictBridge is an industry standard from the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) for direct printing. It allows images to be printed directly from digital cameras to a printer, without having to connect the camera to a PC.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 90 ページ 5 ２００８年１月１０日 Press the MENU button to display the PictBridge menus. MENU 6 9 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Select [PRINT] # [YES] and press the cursor button to print the pictures. Select the date print setting on [DATE PRINT]. ≥ Exit PictBridge by disconnecting the USB cable (supplied) after the pictures have been printed. ≥ If the printer is not capable of date printing, this setting is unavailable. 7 Select the paper size setting on [PAPER SIZE].
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HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 92 ページ Before using Data type 1 ２００８年１月１０日 午後９時３６分 What you can do with a PC Available function Copying data to a PC: A Motion/Still pictures Writing data to media*1: A Motion/Still pictures B Motion pictures Motion picture 木曜日 Copying data between media*1: C Motion pictures A Software required CD-ROM (supplied): HD Writer 2.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 93 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Important Notice ≥ Do not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with HD Writer 2.5E in a device that does not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in the device. The disc will not play back on devices that do not support the AVCHD format. ≥ When inserting a disc containing recorded motion pictures into other devices, a message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 94 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 End User License Agreement Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User Software 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 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 95 ページ Before using 2 ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 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 supplied software applications. (A compatible DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a DVD.) ≥ Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 96 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Necessary software Windows Vista: DirectX 10 Windows XP/2000: DirectX 9.0c ≥ If you install the software on a PC that is not compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the PC may not work properly. If you are unsure whether or not your PC is compatible, contact the maker of your PC. Sound DirectSound Support Interface USB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)] Other requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device ≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 97 ページ Setup 1 ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Installation When installing the software, log on to your PC as the Administrator (or with a user name with equivalent authorization) or with the user name for a standard user account. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.) ≥ Before starting the installation, close all applications that are running. ≥ Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 98 ページ 5 ２００８年１月１０日 After the installation is complete, restrictions 6 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Click [Finish]. are displayed. Check the contents, then close the window. The PC must be rebooted for the application to work. ∫ Uninstalling HD Writer 2.5E Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require. 1 Select [start] # ([Settings] #) [Control Panel] # [Add or Remove Programs (Applications)] or [Uninstall a program]. 2 Select [HD Writer 2.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 99 ページ Setup 2 ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Connection and recognition After the software applications are installed, this unit must be connected to the PC and be correctly recognised by the PC. ≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC. A USB cable (supplied) 1 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor. ≥ If a battery is used, operation is not possible when this unit is connected to a PC. 2 Turn on the unit. ≥ This function is available in all modes.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 100 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive. ≥ [Removable Disk] (Example: ) is displayed in [My Computer (Computer)]. Example folder structure of an SD card: Removable Disk DCIM 100CDPFQ 101CDPFR MISC PRIVATE AVCHD AVCHDTN BDMV IISVPL We recommend using HD Writer 2.5E to copy motion picture data recorded on an SD card.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 101 ページ Using with a PC 1 ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Starting HD Writer 2.5E ≥ When using HD Writer 2.5E on Windows XP/2000, log on to your computer as Administrator (or with a login name equally authorized). If you log on with a login name other than Administrator, you cannot use the applications. ≥ When using HD Writer 2.5E on Windows Vista, log on to your computer as Administrator (or with a login name equally authorized) or with the user name for a standard user account.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 102 ページ Using with a PC 2 ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 If using Macintosh ≥ HD Writer 2.5E is not available for Macintosh. ∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) PC Macintosh OS Mac OS X 10.4 CPU PowerPC G5 (1.8 GHz or higher) Intel Core Duo Intel Core Solo RAM 64 MB or more Interface USB port ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used.
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HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 104 ページ 1 Indications ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 Indications ∫ Recording indications +1 White balance (l 57) Auto white balance Indoor mode (recording under incandescent lamp) Outdoor mode Manual adjustment mode AWB Motion picture recording ＨG 1920 90min 0h00m00s R1h20m MNL PRE-REC MF AWB 1/100 OPEN 0dB 1/100 Shutter speed (l 58) OPEN, F2.0 F number (l 58) 0dB Gain value (l 58) 1. 1.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 105 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 Intelligent contrast control (l 44) ± (White) ¥ (Green) Focus indication (l 37) Ø10, Ø2 Self-Timer recording (l 45) ß/ßA/ Flash (l 51) ßi/ßj Flash level (l 51) Red eye reduction (l 51) , 木曜日 午後９時３６分 ∫ Playback indications Motion picture playback Still picture playback Still picture quality (l 39) Number of recording pixels for still pictures (l 39) 1920k1080 2.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 106 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 100-0001 Still picture folder/file name (l 65) PictBridge When a printer compatible with PictBridge is connected (l 89) 1 DPOF already set (to more than 1) (l 72) Protected still pictures (l 71) 2.1Ｍ Number of recording pixels for still pictures (l 39) 1920k1080 The picture size is not displayed for still pictures recorded with other products that have different picture sizes from the sizes shown above.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 107 ページ Indications 2 ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Messages Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the LCD monitor in text. CANNOT BE USED DUE TO INCOMPATIBLE DATA. CANNOT RECORD - INCOMPATIBLE CONTROL DATA. The recording format of the SD card is different so it cannot be used. Save the data on the SD card to a PC, then use the SD card after formatting it on this unit. CHECK CARD. This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognised by the unit.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 108 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 CANNOT COPY TO DISC WITH RECORDED IMAGES. INSERT DISC WITH NO RECORDED IMAGES. Data cannot be copied since a disc that cannot be used by connecting the unit and the DVD burner or a used disc is inserted. Please use a new disc. (l 82) DISCONNECT USB CABLE. The unit cannot correctly establish the connection to the PC or printer. Disconnect and then reconnect the USB cable. DISCONNECT USB CABLE.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 109 ページ Helpful hints 1 ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Functions that cannot be used simultaneously Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s specifications. The table below shows examples of functions restricted by various conditions.
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HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 111 ページ Helpful hints 2 Problem This unit cannot be turned on. This unit does not stay on long enough. Battery runs down quickly. ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Troubleshooting Check points ≥ Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (l 14) ≥ The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. If the unit still cannot be used, the battery is faulty. ≥ Make sure the LCD monitor is opened.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 112 ページ Problem This unit cannot be operated though it is turned on. This unit does not operate normally. ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Check points ≥ The unit cannot be operated if the LCD monitor is not opened. ≥ Press the RESET button. (l 114) If normal conditions are not restored yet, 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.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 113 ページ Problem ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Check points Recorded still pictures are not clear. ≥ If you are trying to record small or finely detailed objects with [PICT.QUALITY] set at [ ], the images may break up into a mosaic-like pattern. Record with [PICT.QUALITY] set at [ ] instead. (l 39) Some playback images are skipped automatically. ≥ The play mode is set to Change the play mode to Although this unit is correctly connected to a TV, images cannot be seen.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 114 ページ Problem The indication disappears. The screen is frozen. No operation can be performed. White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture. “PUSH THE RESET SWITCH.” is displayed. ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Check points ≥ No operation can be performed on this unit when it is connected to a PC. ≥ Turn off the power to this unit. If the power cannot be turned off, press the RESET button, or remove the battery or AC adaptor and then reattach it.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 115 ページ Problem ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Check points VIERA Link does not work. ≥ Connect with a HDMI mini cable (optional). (l 79) ≥ Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [VIERA Link] # [ON] with the cursor button. (l 79) ≥ Depending on HDMI terminal of the TV, the input channel may not switch automatically. In this case, use the remote control for the TV to switch input. (For details on how to switch input, please read the operating instructions for the TV.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 116 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 ∫ If scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another device The images may be still for several seconds at the joins between the scenes if the following operations are performed when multiple scenes have been continuously played back using another unit. * Just how smoothly the scenes will be played back depends on the playback unit.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 117 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 ∫ When PRE-REC was used for recording 1 Normal recording 2 PRE-REC recording A The picture momentarily stops at the end of the last scene that was recorded normally before PREREC recording. ∫ When the recording mode was changed from HA/HG/HX to HE or from HE to HA/HG/HX A The picture momentarily stops where the scenes switch between HA/HG/HX and HE modes. B Playback is smooth if the same mode is used or the mode is switched among HA, HG and HX.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 118 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 ∫ When deleting scenes ∫ Example 1: Deleting scenes midway through a sequence of scenes. 1 Scene to be deleted A The image will be still for several seconds wherever a scene was deleted. B The images of consecutive scenes where they are no deletions are played back smoothly one after another. ∫ Example 2: When recording again after having deleted the last scene. 1 2 A B Scene to be deleted A new scene is recorded here.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 119 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 ∫ When editing scenes on a PC using a programme such as HD Writer 2.5E ∫ Example 1: When scenes were selected using HD Writer 2.5E and output to the media B A If scenes were dragged and dropped from the scene display area A and output to the media, the images will be still for several seconds wherever one scene changes to the next.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 120 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Cautions for use About this unit The unit and the SD card become warm during use. This is not a malfunction. Keep the High Definition Video Camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). ≥ If you use the High Definition Video Camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the High Definition Video Camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 121 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 About the battery The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is susceptible to humidity and temperature and the effect increases the more the temperature rises or falls. In cold areas, the full charge indication may not appear or the low battery indication may appear about 5 minutes after starting use. At high temperatures, the protection function may be triggered, making it impossible to use the unit.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 122 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 LCD monitor ≥ When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a dry soft cloth. ≥ In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD monitor. Wipe it with soft dry cloth. ≥ When the unit has become very cold, for example due to storage in a cold area, its LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual immediately after the power is turned on. The normal brightness will be restored when the unit’s internal temperature rises.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 123 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Explanation of terms Automatic white balance White balance adjustment recognises the colour of light and adjusts so the white colour will become a purer white. The unit determines the hue of light that comes through the lens, thereby judging the recording condition, and selects the closest hue setting. This is called automatic white balance adjustment.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 124 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 Recording distant and close-up objects at the same time Since the unit focuses on whatever is at the centre of the screen, it is difficult to bring the background into focus when close-up objects are placed in focus. When recording people with distant mountains in the background, you cannot focus on both the subject which is close-up and the objects which are in the distance.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 125 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 7.2 V (When using battery) Recording: 5.8 W Signal system 1080/50i Recording format AVCHD format compliant Image sensor 1/6z 3CCD image sensor Total: 560 Kk3 Effective pixels: Motion picture: 520 Kk3 Still picture: 520 Kk3 Lens Auto Iris, F1.8 to F2.8 Focal length: 3.0 mm to 30.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 126 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 USB Card reader function (No copyright protection support) Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type Mini AB PictBridge-compliant Flash Available range: Approx. 1.0 m to 2.5 m Dimensions 65 mm (W)k67 mm (H)k126 mm (D) (excluding projecting parts) Mass Approx. 275 g (without supplied battery and an SD card*) Mass in operation Approx.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 127 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: DC output: AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz 19 W DC 9.3 V, 1.2 A (Unit operation) DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery charging) Dimensions 92 mm (W)k33 mm (H)k61 mm (D) Mass Approx. 115 g Specifications may change without prior notice.
HDCSD9EP-VQT1N58_eng.book 128 ページ ２００８年１月１０日 木曜日 午後９時３６分 E VQT1N58 F0108JK0 ( 3000 A ) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web site: http://panasonic.net Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, F.R.
