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High Definition Video Camera

Model No. HDC-SD100

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

VQT1T77

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2008/9/1

HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 1 ページ２００８年７月１１日　金曜日　午後７時０分

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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 1 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Operating Instructions High Definition Video Camera Model No. HDC-SD100 Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 2 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０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.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 3 ページ２００８年７月１１日 ∫ Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 4 ページ２００８年７月１１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.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 5 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Contents Information for Your Safety ................. 2 Accessories .......................................... 7 Features ................................................ 8 Recording (Basic) Preparation Before using [1] Parts identification and handling.......................................... 10 Remote control ................................ 14 Setup [1] Power supply ................................. Charging the battery ....................
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 6 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Playback Backup Playback [1] Motion picture playback ............... Creating still picture from motion picture .................................. 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....
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 7 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Battery pack VW-VBG130 Optional accessories Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 8 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Features ∫ Very clear high definition pictures This unit can record detailed high definition images to an SD card.  High definition images (1920k1080)* A Number of available scan lines 1080  Standard images (720k576) B Number of available scan lines 576 High definition images ≥ The still pictures above are images for explanation purposes. * If the recording mode is HA/HG/HX.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 10 ページ Before using 1 ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Parts identification and handling 3 45 6 7 8 9 2 10 1 11 20 19 16 17 18 1 LCD monitor open part 2 LCD monitor (l 29) Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow with your fingers. AV/ 14 15 12 13 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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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 11 ページ２００８年７月１１日 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Intelligent auto button [iA] (l 45) PRE-REC button [PRE-REC] (l 39) Menu button [MENU] (l 22) Battery holder (l 16) DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 18) USB terminal [ ] (l 92, 100, 111) HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (l 84, 89) Audio-video/headphone output terminal [AV/ ] (l 24, 50, 84, 99) ≥ Use the AV cable (only the supplied cable) or headphones. ≥ Setup the [AV JACK] in the menu when the headphones are used.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 12 ページ２００８年７月１１日 Attaching the lens cap (Included in the Filter Kit (VW-LF37WE; optional)) ≥ When the filter kit (VW-LF37WE; optional) is used, protect the lens surface while the unit is not used with the lens cap supplied with the filter kit. 金曜日午後７時０分 30 Microphone terminal [MIC] ≥ A compatible plug-in powered microphone can be used as an external microphone. ≥ Audio will be stereo (2 ch) with the external microphone input.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 13 ページ２００８年７月１１日 39 Accessory shoe ≥ The video DC light/VW-LDC103E (optional) should be mounted here. 金曜日午後７時０分 44 Tripod receptacle This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional tripod. (For details on mounting the tripod, refer to the operating instructions for the tripod.) A Camera base 40 Internal microphones (5.1 channel support) 41 Grip belt Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand. 1 2 3 42 Flip the belt. Adjust the length.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 14 ページ２００８年７月１１日 4 PHOTO EXT DISPLAY SHOT DATE/ TIME START/ STOP ZOOM SEARCH PLAY SEARCH STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV SKIP STOP SKIP MENU ENTER 1 7 8 VOL 5 6 9 10 Photoshot button [ , PHOTO SHOT]* On-screen display button [EXT DISPLAY] (l 86) 3 Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (l 26) 4 Playback operation buttons (l 71) 5 Delete button [ ]* 6 Direction buttons [3,4,2,1] These buttons operate similar to how the cursor button moves up/down/right/left on the unit.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 15 ページ Setup 1 ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０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.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 16 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 7, 17). ≥ 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. Inserting/removing the battery Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 18 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Battery capacity indication ≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. # # # # If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then will become red. If the battery discharges, then ( ) will flash. ≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you can use for this unit. It may take time to display the remaining battery capacity. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 19 ページ Setup 2 ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０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.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 20 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 83) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Copy valuable data onto a PC, DVD disc etc. before proceeding with the formatting.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 21 ページ 3 Setup ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Selecting a mode (Turning the unit on/off) Rotate the mode dial to switch to recording, playback or power OFF. Turn on the power by turning the mode dial to lock release button A. or while pressing the ≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. ≥ Status indicator B ≥ Align with the mark C. The status indicator lights and the power turns on.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 22 ページ Setup 4 ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Using the menu screen Operate the displayed menu screens with the cursor button. MENU 1 Press the MENU button. MENU ≥ The menu displayed differs depending on the position of the mode dial. 2 ≥ Descriptions of submenus and current settings on menus are displayed scrolling at the bottom of the screen. 4 Select the top menu A and move the cursor button right or press the cursor button.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 23 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０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 *1 It is not displayed when the AUTO/MANUAL switch is set to AUTO. *2 It is not displayed when the intelligent auto mode is set to [ON]. Part of the menu will not be used depending on the used functions.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 24 ページ２００８年７月１１日 ∫ [SETUP] [CLOCK SET] (l 26) [DISPLAY] The screen indications are selected as shown in the illustration below. [OFF] [ON] 1h30m R 1h20m [DATE/TIME] (l 26) [DATE FORMAT] (l 26) [POWER SAVE] [OFF]: The power saving function is not activated. [5 MINUTES]: When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to save battery life.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 25 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Playback mode *1 When the disc playback tab [ ] is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, or when [INTEL. SCENE] (l 73) is selected, this does not appear. *2 Only when the disc playback tab [ ] is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, this appears.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 26 ページ Setup 5 ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０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 3 below to set the date and time. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 . Select the menu. (l 22) [SETUP] # [CLOCK SET] # [YES] 2 Select the date or time to be set, then set the desired value with the cursor button.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 27 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０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 dial is set to OFF.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 28 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０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 22) [BASIC] # [SET WORLD TIME] # [YES] ≥ If the clock is not set, adjust the clock to the current time. (l 26) ≥ When the [HOME] (your home region) is not set, such as the time for the initial settings, the message appears.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 29 ページ Setup 6 ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Adjusting LCD monitor/ viewfinder ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. ≥ When the [POWER LCD], [LCD SET] or [LCD AI] is set, set the LCD/EVF select switch to LCD. When the [EVF SET] is set or the viewfinder field of view is corrected, set the LCD/EVF select switch to EVF. Adjusting the brightness and the colour level LCD/EVF select switch EVF LCD 1 Select the menu.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 30 ページ２００８年７月１１日 Changing the picture quality on the LCD monitor 1 2 Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL (l 58) 金曜日午後７時０分 Recording showing the contents to a partner ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side. Select the menu. (l 22) [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.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 32 ページ Recording (Basic) 1 ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０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 Hold the unit with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. 3 Do not cover the microphones A.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 33 ページ２００８年７月１１日 About auto mode AUTO MANUAL FOCUS/ZOOM 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.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 34 ページ２００８年７月１１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 . Set the LCD/EVF select switch to LCD. (l 29) 2 Select the menu. (l 22) ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select [SETUP] # [QUICK START] # [ON] 3 Close the LCD monitor while the mode dial is set to .
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 35 ページ Recording (Basic) 2 ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Recording motion pictures 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 19) ≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button A if changing from OFF to another mode. ≥ Align with the mark B.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 36 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures ≥ They are not compatible with devices other than those that support AVCHD. Images cannot be played with equipment that does not support AVCHD (ordinary DVD recorders). Confirm that your equipment supports AVCHD by referring to the operating instructions. ≥ There are some cases where the recorded motion pictures cannot be played back, even if the device supports AVCHD.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 37 ページ ∫ Screen indications in the recording mode 0h00m00s HG R 1h20m ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 A Recording mode B Remaining time left for recording (When the remaining time is less than 1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes red.) C Recording time elapsed Each time the unit is put into recording pause, the counter display will be reset to “0h00m00s”. When motion picture recording stops suddenly For some SD cards, the message appears suddenly, and recording stops.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 38 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Recording modes/approximate recordable time Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded. Select the menu.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 39 ページ２００８年７月１１日 PRE-REC This prevents you missing a shot. This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds before the recording start/stop button is pressed. 1 Press the PRE-REC button. PRE-REC 金曜日午後７時０分 ≥ The image when pressing the recording start/ stop button appears in thumbnail view, and it is different from the image when starting playback. Shooting guide Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly. Select the menu.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 40 ページ Recording (Basic) 3 ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Recording still pictures The number of pixels recorded for still pictures is [ 2.1M 1920k1080] (16:9). Still pictures can also be recorded while recording motion pictures. ≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button A if changing from OFF to another mode. ≥ Align with the mark B. 1 Rotate the mode dial to select . 2 Set the LCD/EVF select switch to LCD or EVF.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 41 ページ 4 Press the ２００８年７月１１日 button fully. ≥ In order to take better still pictures, the screen will brighten when the button is fully pressed. 金曜日午後７時０分 ∫ About the screen indications when the button is pressed 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.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 42 ページ２００８年７月１１日 ∫ About the focus indication ≥ The focus indication indicates the status of the auto focus. ≥ The focus indication does not appear in manual focus mode. ≥ You can record still pictures even if the focus indication does not appear, but pictures may be recorded without being focused. ≥ The focus indication does not appear or has difficulty focusing in the following cases. jWhen the zoom magnification is high. jWhen the unit is shaken.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 43 ページ 4 Recording (Basic) ２００８年７月１１日午後７時０分 Zoom in/out function The maximum optical zoom ratio is 12k. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . VOL W 金曜日 T when operating with the remote control.) When the zoom speed is high, the subject may not be focused easily. ≥ Zoom can also be operated using the multi manual ring. (l 65) Digital zoom function If the zoom magnification exceeds 12k, then the digital zoom function will be activated.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 44 ページ Recording (Basic) 5 ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Optical image stabilizer function Optical image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality as much. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . O.I.S. Optical image stabilizer button 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].
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 45 ページ 6 Recording (Basic) ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Intelligent auto mode It will make an optimal setting automatically depending on the objects and recording conditions. ¬ Set the mode dial to , and set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO. (l 33) AUTO Intelligent auto button Press this button to switch on/off the intelligent auto mode. MANUAL FOCUS/ZOOM It is automatically set to the following modes depending on the objects and recording conditions.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 46 ページ Recording (Advanced) 1 ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Recording functions of operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. ¬ Rotate the mode dial 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.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 47 ページ Tele macro*1 ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Headphone volume adjustment*3 *1 It is not displayed while recording. *2 It is not displayed when the intelligent auto mode is [ON]. *3 It is displayed only when [AV JACK] is set to [PHONE]. ≥ If you turn off the power or set the mode dial 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.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 48 ページ Function Self-timer ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Effect This is for recording still pictures using the timer. Each time the [ ] icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order: [Ø10] # [Ø2] # setting cancelled Ø10: Records after 10 seconds Ø2: Records after 2 seconds ≥ When the button is pressed, a still picture is recorded after the [Ø10] or [Ø2] display and the recording lamp flashes for the time which has been set.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 49 ページ Function Automatic face detection ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Effect Brightness, quality, and focus are adjusted automatically so the face will be recorded clearly by detecting the face when it is recorded in the dark, such as when the light is shining from behind the objects. In the automatic face detection mode, detected faces appear with frames. ≥ Up to 15 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer to the centre of the screen take preference over others.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 50 ページ２００８年７月１１日 Function Tele macro Headphone volume adjustment Effect Adjusts the volume of the headphone while recording. :Increases the volume :Decreases the volume ≥ Actual volume to be recorded does not change. 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.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 51 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Soft skin mode: ≥ If the background or anything else in the scene has colours similar to the skin colour, they will also be smoothed. ≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear. ≥ If you record a person in the distance, the face may not be recorded clearly. In this case, cancel soft skin mode or zoom in on the face (close-up) to record. Colour night view: ≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 52 ページ Recording (Advanced) 2 ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Recording functions of menus ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . ≥ Set to [OFF] when the menus are not used. Function Guide line Effect/Setting method You can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures and still pictures. The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the composition. A [HORIZONTAL] B [GRID1] C [GRID2] ≥ The intelligent auto mode is set to [OFF].
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 53 ページ Function Microphone setup [SURROUND]: Sound is recorded with 5.1 ch surround microphone. [ZOOM MIC]: Directivity of the microphone is interlocked with the zoom operation. Sounds near the front of the unit are recorded more clearly if you zoom in (close-up) and surrounding sounds are recorded more realistically if you zoom out (wide angle). [FOCUS MIC]: Directivity of the centre is enhanced for recording audio near the front of the unit more clearly.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 54 ページ２００８年７月１１日 Function HD hi-speed burst shooting 金曜日午後７時０分 Effect/Setting method 72 still pictures are recorded at a rate of 25 per second. Use this function to record an object with fast movement. ≥ The intelligent auto mode is set to [OFF]. (l 45) 1 Select the menu. (l 22) [RECORD SETUP] # [HI-SPEED BURST] # [ON] 2 Press the button. ≥ Up to 72 still pictures can be taken in burst mode. ([ red during recording.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 55 ページ Function Built-in flash ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Effect/Setting method 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 22) [RECORD SETUP] # [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.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 56 ページ２００８年７月１１日 Function Digital cinema colour 金曜日午後７時０分 Effect/Setting method Recording motion pictures with more vivid colours, using x.v.Colour™ technology. Select the menu. (l 22) [ADVANCED] # [Digital Cinema Colour] # [ON] ≥ For more realistic colours, use an HDMI mini cable with a TV that supports the x.v.Colour™. Digital cinema: ≥ [Digital Cinema Colour] is turned [ON] and is not changeable.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 57 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Red eye reduction: ≥ The flash is activated 2 times. Do not move until the second flash is finished. ≥ Red eye phenomenon may appear depending on the recording conditions. Auto slow shutter: ≥ If the scene is low in brightness or contrast, the subject may not be focused in on. ≥ When the shutter speed becomes 1/25, the screen may be seen as if frames are missed and afterimages may appear.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 58 ページ Recording (Advanced) 3 ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Recording manually by setting the menu ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. [ MNL ] appears on the screen. AUTO MANUAL FOCUS/ZOOM Scene mode When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. Select the menu.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 59 ページ２００８年７月１１日 Sports mode ≥ For slow-motion playback or playback pause of recorded pictures, this mode helps diminish camera shake. ≥ During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth. ≥ Colour or brightness of the screen might change under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light, etc. ≥ You may see a band of light around the object that is shining very bright, or having very high reflection.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 60 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Microphone level When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones and the external microphone terminal can be adjusted. ≥ Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (l 58) 1 Select the menu. (l 22) [RECORD SETUP] # [MIC LEVEL] # [SETr ] or [SET] ≥ Set to [AUTO] to return to normal setting. [AUTO]: AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically. [SETr ]: The desired recording level can be set.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 61 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Picture adjustment Adjust the quality of the image while recording. Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image. ≥ Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (l 58) 1 Select the menu. (l 22) [ADVANCED] # [PICTURE ADJUST] # [YES] 2 Select the item with the cursor button and press the cursor button.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 62 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Luminance Displays the luminance level of the centre of the screen (luminance display frame) in %. It makes the adjustment of the brightness of the object easier, by checking the luminance level of the object, when recording same object in different surroundings. Adjust the brightness using [IRIS]. (l 68) ≥ Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (l 58) Select the menu.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 63 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Histogram A graph with brightness as horizontal axis and number of pixels at that brightness as vertical axis is displayed. It is possible to determine the exposure of the whole image by looking at the distribution in the graph. Adjust the brightness using [IRIS]. (l 68) ≥ Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (l 58) Select the menu.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 64 ページ Recording (Advanced) 4 ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Recording manually using the multi manual ring Perform zoom operation, focus, white balance, shutter speed, and iris adjustments using the multi manual ring. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 65 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Zoom operation Zoom operation can be done using the multi manual ring. ≥ Move the AUTO/MANUAL switch from the MANUAL to FOCUS/ZOOM position, and display [ ]. (l 64) A side: Zoom by rotating the ring. Close-up recording (zoom in) A B side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the B speed to rotate the ring. ≥ Auto focus is on when [ ] is displayed.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 66 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０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 switch to MANUAL. (l 58) 1 Press the camera function button and select [WHITE BALANCE] by rotating the ring.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 67 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 ∫ To set the white balance manually 1 Select [ subject. ], fill the screen with a white 2 Press the camera function button for about 1 second. CAM FUNC ≥ When the screen turns black instantly and the [ ] display stops flashing and then lights constantly, the setting is complete. ≥ If the [ ] display continues flashing, the white balance cannot be set because it is too dark etc. In this case, use the automatic white balance.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 68 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Iris: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ≥ Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. (l 58) 1 Press the camera function button and select [SHUTTER SPEED] or [IRIS] by rotating the ring. (l 64) CAM FUNC 4 Enter the selection by pressing the camera function button.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 70 ページ Playback 1 ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Motion picture playback A Lock release button B Align with the mark. ≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. 1 Rotate the mode dial to select . 2 Select [ ] (motion picture playback) with the cursor button. C Motion picture playback 70 VQT1T77 3 Select the scene to be played back and press the cursor button.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 71 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 ≥ If 9 or more scenes 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. When the last scene has been selected, move the cursor button right to select the first scene. ≥ The scene number display switches to the page number, except when thumbnails are selected.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 72 ページ２００８年７月１１日 It will playback in slow-motion while moving the cursor button. 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. (Move the cursor button left to advance the frames one at a time in the reverse direction.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 73 ページ２００８年７月１１日 Creating still picture from motion picture A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture. 1 Pause at the scene you want to save as a still picture during playback. Press the 3 Select the scene to be played back, then press the cursor button. button fully. Still picture is recorded. ≥ You might get a blurry still picture if you press the button without pausing.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 74 ページ 2 ２００８年７月１１日 Select the scene to be played back, then press the cursor button. 金曜日午後７時０分 Repeat playback Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes. Select the menu. (l 22) ≥ Select (All scenes) and press the cursor button to return to the playback of all scenes. ≥ Select (By date) and press the cursor button to activate the intelligent scene selection on the selected date.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 75 ページ Playback 2 ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Still picture playback A Lock release button B Align with the mark. ≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button if changing from OFF to another mode. 1 Rotate the mode dial 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.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 76 ページ２００８年７月１１日 ≥ 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. When the last picture has been selected, move the cursor button right to select the first picture. ≥ The picture number display switches to the page number, except when thumbnails are selected.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 77 ページ２００８年７月１１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. 金曜日午後７時０分 ≥ Even if still pictures are recorded on the same day, they are grouped separately in the following cases.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 78 ページ 1 Editing ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Deleting scenes/still pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with delete. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . To delete by confirming images being played back 0h00m00s 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.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 79 ページ 3 ２００８年７月１１日 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2) Select the scene/still picture to be deleted, then press the cursor button. ≥ To unselect the scene/still picture, press the cursor button again. ≥ Up to 99 scenes can be selected to be deleted. 4 金曜日午後７時０分 ≥ In case of [ALL SCENES], the deletion may take time if there are many scenes or still pictures on the SD card. ≥ Do not turn off this unit while deleting.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 80 ページ Editing 2 ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Dividing a scene to delete 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 dial is set to Select the menu. (l 22) [EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE] # [SET] 2 3 Select the scene to be divided, then press the cursor button. Select [ point.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 81 ページ Editing 3 ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Protecting scenes/still pictures 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.) ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 . Select the menu. (l 22) [VIDEO SETUP] or [PHOTO SETUP] # [SCENE PROTECT] # [YES] 2 Select the scene/still picture to be protected and then press the cursor button.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 82 ページ Editing 4 ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 DPOF setting You can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD card.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 83 ページ Editing 5 ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 SD card management Formatting 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. Select the menu. (l 22) ≥ 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.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 84 ページ With a TV 1 ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Watching Video/Pictures on your TV 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.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 85 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０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.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 86 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０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.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 87 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Connecting with a HDMI mini cable What is HDMI? HDMI is the 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.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 88 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Listening in 5.1 channel sound You still can listen to the 5.1 channel sound recorded from the internal microphones when this unit is connected to the 5.1 channel compatible AV amplifier or TV using the HDMI mini cable. Please read the AV amplifier and TV operating instructions for how to connect this unit to the AV amplifier and TV.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 89 ページ With a TV 2 ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Playback using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™) 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.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 90 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 ≥ It is recommended to connect this unit to an HDMI terminal other than the HDMI1 if there are 2 or more HDMI input terminals on the TV. ≥ 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].
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 92 ページ With other products 1 ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 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 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.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 93 ページ 3 ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with VW-BN1). A Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with VW-BN1) B DVD burner (optional) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. 4 Insert the disc in the DVD burner. 5 (When copying) Select [BURN DISC] and press the cursor button. ≥ Refer to page 94 for how to copy discs. (When playing back) Select [PLAY DISC] and press the cursor button.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 94 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 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 92), and spare discs. ≥ 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. ≥ Confirm that auto protection is [ON] before copying data.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 95 ページ２００８年７月１１日 it to the right to select the last date of the following month. 5 6 金曜日午後７時０分 Select [START], then press the cursor button. (Only when [SELECT SCENES] is selected in step 3) Select [NEXT] and press the cursor button. (Only when [SELECT DATE] is selected in step 3) Press the DISC COPY button.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 96 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Before you delete the data on the SD card after copying is complete, be sure to play back the discs to check that they have been copied to correctly. (l 97) 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.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 97 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 ≥ 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.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 98 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Managing the copied disc (Formatting, Auto protect, Displaying disc information) ≥ Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then select [PLAY DISC]. (l 92) ∫ Formatting discs 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. Select the menu.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 99 ページ With other products 2 ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Dubbing images onto other video device 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. AV/ 1 ≥ The channel set will differ depending on the terminal to which the unit is connected.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 100 ページ With other products 3 ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 With a printer (PictBridge) 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.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 101 ページ 4 ２００８年７月１１日 Select the desired number of prints, then press the cursor button. ≥ You can set up to 9 prints. ≥ To cancel the setting, set the number of prints to [0]. ≥ Up to 8 files can be set in succession by repeating steps 3 and 4. 5 Press the MENU button to display the PictBridge menus. MENU 6 7 金曜日午後７時０分 Select the paper size setting on [PAPER SIZE].
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 102 ページ２００８年７月１１日 When you stop printing halfway Move the cursor button down. ≥ A confirmation message appears. If [YES] is selected, the number of prints set is cancelled and the screen returns to step 3. If [NO] is selected, all the settings are kept and the screen returns to step 3. ≥ Avoid the following operations during printing. These operations disable proper printing.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 104 ページ Before using 1 Software required CD-ROM (supplied): HD Writer 2.6E for HDC*1 ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 What you can do with a PC Available function Copying data to a PC: A Motion/Still pictures Copying in AVCHD format*2: A Motion/Still pictures B Motion pictures Data type  Motion picture and still picture   Copying in DVD-Video format*3: B Motion pictures ≥ Converted to conventional standard quality (MPEG2 format).
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 105 ページ Software required ２００８年７月１１日金曜日 Available function Standard Windows picture viewer or a commercially available picture viewer Playing back on a PC Windows Explorer Copying still pictures to a PC (l 112) 午後７時０分 Data type Still picture Refer to page 114 if using a Macintosh. *1 Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer 2.6E (PDF file) for details on how to use it. *2 Compatible media are SD card and discs (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-R DL).
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 106 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０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.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 107 ページ Before using 2 ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０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.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 108 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０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.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 109 ページ Setup 1 ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０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.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 110 ページ 5 ２００８年７月１１日 After the installation is complete, restrictions 6 金曜日午後７時０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 2.6E 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].
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 111 ページ Setup 2 ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０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. 2 Turn on the unit. ≥ This function is available in all modes. Disconnect the USB cable, before turning this unit off.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 112 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０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 102CDPFS MISC PRIVATE AVCHD AVCHDTN BDMV IISVPL  We recommend using HD Writer 2.6E to copy motion picture data recorded on an SD card.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 113 ページ Using with a PC 1 ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Starting HD Writer 2.6E ≥ When using HD Writer 2.6E 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 2.6E 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.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 114 ページ Using with a PC 2 ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 If using Macintosh ≥ HD Writer 2.6E is not available for Macintosh. ∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) PC Macintosh OS Mac OS X 10.4 Mac OS X 10.5 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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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 116 ページ 1 Indications ２００８年７月１１日金曜日 Indications ∫ Recording indications Manual mode (l 58) MNL Intelligent auto mode (l 45) Normal mode Portrait mode Scenery mode Spotlight mode Low light mode Motion picture recording 0h00m00s +1 HG1920 R 1h20m 午後７時０分 1h30m PRE-REC MF AWB MF 1/100 OPEN 0dB Manual focus (l 65) Manual zoom (l 65) 15. 11. 2008 12:34 2.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 118 ページ２００８年７月１１日 100-0001 Still picture folder/file name (l 75) PictBridge When a printer compatible with PictBridge is connected (l 100) 1 DPOF already set (to more than 1) (l 82) Protected motion pictures/still pictures (l 81) 2.1M Number of recording pixels for still pictures (l 42) 1920k1080 The picture size is not displayed for still pictures recorded with other products that have different picture sizes from the sizes shown above.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 119 ページ Indications 2 ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Messages Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder 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.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 120 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 DISCONNECT USB CABLE. You cannot turn off this unit while it is connected to a PC, a DVD burner. About recovery If faulty management information is found when an SD card is accessed, one of the following messages may appear. Be sure to follow the messages. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.) CONTROL DATA ERROR HAS BEEN DETECTED. (SD CARD) or THUMBNAIL DATA ERROR IS DETECTED.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 121 ページ Helpful hints 1 ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Functions that cannot be used simultaneously Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s specifications. Functions Motion picture recording Conditions which disable the functions ≥ When the HD hi-speed burst shooting mode is on PRE-REC Microphone setup ≥ An external microphone is used.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 123 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７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Troubleshooting Check points ≥ Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (l 15) ≥ 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.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 124 ページ Problem This unit cannot be operated though it is turned on. This unit does not operate normally. ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Check points ≥ The unit will not operate unless the LCD monitor is opened when the LCD/EVF select switch is set to LCD. ≥ Turn on the power again. 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.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 125 ページ Problem Some playback images are skipped automatically. ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Check points ≥ The play mode is set to Change the play mode to (Intelligent scene selection). (All scenes). (l 73) Scene does not playback to the end. Although this unit is correctly connected to a TV, images cannot be seen. The images are squeezed horizontally. ≥ Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the input used for the connection.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 126 ページ Problem The indication disappears. The screen is frozen. No operation can be performed. ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０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, remove the battery or AC adaptor and then reattach it. Turn on the power again.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 127 ページ Problem ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Check points VIERA Link does not work. ≥ Connect with a HDMI mini cable (optional). (l 89) ≥ Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [VIERA Link] # [ON] with the cursor button. (l 89) ≥ 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.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 128 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０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.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 129 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 ∫ When scenes lasting under 3 seconds have been recorded 1 3 or more seconds 2 Under 3 seconds A The image will be still for several seconds after a scene which lasts under 3 seconds. ∫ 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.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 130 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０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.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 131 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 ∫ If you connected this unit and the DVD burner, selected scenes and then copied them to 1 disc.   A If you select a scene other than the next scene, the picture may momentarily stop at the point where the scenes switch. B The point where the scenes switch will be played back smoothly if you select the scenes in order.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 132 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０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.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 133 ページ２００８年７月１１日 When you are not going to use the unit for an extended time ≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet, it is recommended that you place a desiccant (silica gel) in with it. 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.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 134 ページ２００８年７月１１日 LCD monitor/viewfinder ≥ 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.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 135 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０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.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 136 ページ２００８年７月１１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.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 137 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power consumption: DC 9.3 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 7.2 V (When using battery) Recording: 5.7 W Signal system 1080/50i Recording format AVCHD format compliant Image sensor 1/6z 3MOS image sensor Total: 610 Kk3 Effective pixels: Motion picture: 520 Kk3 Still picture: 520 Kk3 Lens Auto Iris, F1.8 to F2.8 Focal length: 2.95 mm to 35.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 138 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 HDMI mini connector audio output 5.1 ch (AC3)/2 ch (Linear PCM) MIC input j70 dBV (Mic sensitivity j50 dB equivalent, 0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz) (Stereo mini jack) 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)k72 mm (H)k138 mm (D) (excluding projecting parts) Mass Approx.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 139 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 Still pictures Recording media SD Memory Card: 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (FAT12 and FAT16 system corresponding) SDHC Memory Card: 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB (FAT32 system corresponding) Compression JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding Picture size 1920k1080 Refer to page 42 for the number of recordable pictures.
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HDCSD100EP-VQT1T77_mst.book 140 ページ２００８年７月１１日金曜日午後７時０分 EU E VQT1T77 F0708KK0 ( 1000 ) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web site: http://panasonic.