SDRH85 User Guide
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SDR-H85P/PC Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Operating Instructions SD Video Camera Model No. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. SDR-S50P/PC SDR-T55P/PC SDR-T50P/PC SD/HDD Video Camera Model No. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT2L14
SDR-H85P/PC Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Operating Instructions SD Video Camera Model No. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. SDR-S50P/PC SDR-T55P/PC SDR-T50P/PC SD/HDD Video Camera Model No. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT2L14
SDRH85 User Guide
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... card". ≥ Functions that can be used for motion picture recording/motion picture playback are a few things to look out for damages directly or indirectly due to partial damages or may be subject to any type of problems that can be able to sound vibrations. The HDD is temporary storage. Continuous use will cause further deterioration, and may stop due to read, record, and play back data. j Turn off the power...
... card". ≥ Functions that can be used for motion picture recording/motion picture playback are a few things to look out for damages directly or indirectly due to partial damages or may be subject to any type of problems that can be able to sound vibrations. The HDD is temporary storage. Continuous use will cause further deterioration, and may stop due to read, record, and play back data. j Turn off the power...
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... unit is transported, turn off the power (remove the battery) j Insert and remove the USB cable j Expose the unit to protect the HDD. Pictures may be careful not to shake, drop, or cause impact to page 23 for your personal entertainment only. Do not use with models SDR-S50 , SDR-T55 , SDR-T50 and 8 VQT2L14 SDR-H85 . Transportation When the unit is disabled in order to...
... unit is transported, turn off the power (remove the battery) j Insert and remove the USB cable j Expose the unit to protect the HDD. Pictures may be careful not to shake, drop, or cause impact to page 23 for your personal entertainment only. Do not use with models SDR-S50 , SDR-T55 , SDR-T50 and 8 VQT2L14 SDR-H85 . Transportation When the unit is disabled in order to...
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... time 42 Audio recording modes 44 Shooting guide 44 [3] Recording still pictures 45 Picture size 46 Simultaneous recording (recording still pictures while recording motion pictures 46 Number of recordable pictures ..... 46 [4] Recording functions 47 Enhanced optical zoom 47 Digital zoom function 47 Image stabilizer function 48 [5] AF/AE tracking 49 Recording (Advanced) [1] Recording functions of operation icons 50 Operation icons 50 [2] Recording functions of menus 54 [3] Manual recording functions...... 58 White balance 59 Manual shutter speed/ iris adjustment 60 Recording...
... time 42 Audio recording modes 44 Shooting guide 44 [3] Recording still pictures 45 Picture size 46 Simultaneous recording (recording still pictures while recording motion pictures 46 Number of recordable pictures ..... 46 [4] Recording functions 47 Enhanced optical zoom 47 Digital zoom function 47 Image stabilizer function 48 [5] AF/AE tracking 49 Recording (Advanced) [1] Recording functions of operation icons 50 Operation icons 50 [2] Recording functions of menus 54 [3] Manual recording functions...... 58 White balance 59 Manual shutter speed/ iris adjustment 60 Recording...
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... pictures..... 71 [2] Dividing a scene to partially delete 72 [3] DPOF setting 73 [4] Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory/HDD 74 Copying [SDR-T55]/[SDR-T50]/ [SDR-H85 75 [5] Formatting 76 With a TV [1] Watching Video/Pictures on your TV 77 Backup With other products [1] Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play back a disc 79 Preparing for copying/ playing back 79 Copying to discs 81 Playing back the copied disc........ 83 Managing the copied disc 84 [2] Dubbing images onto other video devices...
... pictures..... 71 [2] Dividing a scene to partially delete 72 [3] DPOF setting 73 [4] Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory/HDD 74 Copying [SDR-T55]/[SDR-T50]/ [SDR-H85 75 [5] Formatting 76 With a TV [1] Watching Video/Pictures on your TV 77 Backup With other products [1] Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play back a disc 79 Preparing for copying/ playing back 79 Copying to discs 81 Playing back the copied disc........ 83 Managing the copied disc 84 [2] Dubbing images onto other video devices...
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... image. (However the image recorded is the same as a normal recording.) ≥ Close the setting by pressing the MENU button. ∫ Power LCD This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in the playback mode. ≥ If you use this unit with the LCD monitor lit up. When appears, return the direction of the LCD monitor It adjusts brightness and color density on the screen. Select the menu. (l 27) [SETUP] # [LCD SET] 1 Use the...
... image. (However the image recorded is the same as a normal recording.) ≥ Close the setting by pressing the MENU button. ∫ Power LCD This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in the playback mode. ≥ If you use this unit with the LCD monitor lit up. When appears, return the direction of the LCD monitor It adjusts brightness and color density on the screen. Select the menu. (l 27) [SETUP] # [LCD SET] 1 Use the...
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Long recording mode Recording mode 4 GB 8 GB SD card 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB SDR-T55 Built-in memory 8 GB SDR-T50 Built-in memory 4 GB SDR-H85 HDD 80 GB LXP 1 h 40 min 3 h 30 min 7h 15 h 30 h 3 h 30 min 1 h 40 min 37 h LSP 3 h 20 ...Use time in the row of 4 GB in above table as a guideline for the time that can be copied onto one DVD disc (4.7 GB). ≥ Recordable time using the battery (l 21) ≥ When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly, or when a fast-moving subject is recorded (particularly when recording in LP/LLP mode), mosaic-type noise may appear at playback...
Long recording mode Recording mode 4 GB 8 GB SD card 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB SDR-T55 Built-in memory 8 GB SDR-T50 Built-in memory 4 GB SDR-H85 HDD 80 GB LXP 1 h 40 min 3 h 30 min 7h 15 h 30 h 3 h 30 min 1 h 40 min 37 h LSP 3 h 20 ...Use time in the row of 4 GB in above table as a guideline for the time that can be copied onto one DVD disc (4.7 GB). ≥ Recordable time using the battery (l 21) ≥ When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly, or when a fast-moving subject is recorded (particularly when recording in LP/LLP mode), mosaic-type noise may appear at playback...
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... to 3500k ≥ If [100k] or [3500k] is selected, the digital zoom range is displayed in ) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥ The zoom speed varies depending on a subject approx. 2 cm (0.8z) away from the lens. Select the menu. (l 27) [RECORD SETUP] # [D.ZOOM] # desired setting [OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 78k) [100k]: Up to 100k [3500k]: Up to the original position, move...
... to 3500k ≥ If [100k] or [3500k] is selected, the digital zoom range is displayed in ) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥ The zoom speed varies depending on a subject approx. 2 cm (0.8z) away from the lens. Select the menu. (l 27) [RECORD SETUP] # [D.ZOOM] # desired setting [OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 78k) [100k]: Up to 100k [3500k]: Up to the original position, move...
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... for recording when walking. : ON This setting is suitable for recording in a stable state such as scenery. ≥ Stabilization may not be possible under strong shaking. ≥ When a tripod is used, we recommend that you turn the image stabilizer off. 48 VQT2L14 Optical image stabilizer button Pressing the button changes the optical image stabilizer setting. # # OFF ≥ Set the Manual Mode before setting the Image Stabilizer function to...
... for recording when walking. : ON This setting is suitable for recording in a stable state such as scenery. ≥ Stabilization may not be possible under strong shaking. ≥ When a tripod is used, we recommend that you turn the image stabilizer off. 48 VQT2L14 Optical image stabilizer button Pressing the button changes the optical image stabilizer setting. # # OFF ≥ Set the Manual Mode before setting the Image Stabilizer function to...
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.... Press the recording start/stop button to start /stop button is no beep sound. Both bright and dark parts can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures and still pictures. Function Guide line PRE-REC Intelligent contrast control Effect You can be used to estimate the balance of the composition. ≥ The guide lines do not appear on the screen. ≥ Aim this unit at the same time.
.... Press the recording start/stop button to start /stop button is no beep sound. Both bright and dark parts can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures and still pictures. Function Guide line PRE-REC Intelligent contrast control Effect You can be used to estimate the balance of the composition. ≥ The guide lines do not appear on the screen. ≥ Aim this unit at the same time.
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.../MANUAL button again. ∫ To set . Icon AWB Mode/Recording conditions Auto white balance adjustment Sunny mode Outdoors under a clear sky Cloudy mode Outdoors under cloudy sky Indoor mode 1 Incandescent light, video lights like in the studio, etc. In this case, use other White balance modes. ≥ When the unit is turned on after opening the lens cover. ≥ When the display flashes, the manual white balance previously adjusted is complete. ≥ If the display continues flashing, the white balance cannot be set...
.../MANUAL button again. ∫ To set . Icon AWB Mode/Recording conditions Auto white balance adjustment Sunny mode Outdoors under a clear sky Cloudy mode Outdoors under cloudy sky Indoor mode 1 Incandescent light, video lights like in the studio, etc. In this case, use other White balance modes. ≥ When the unit is turned on after opening the lens cover. ≥ When the display flashes, the manual white balance previously adjusted is complete. ≥ If the display continues flashing, the white balance cannot be set...
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... switch play mode selection to [PICTURE/ 1 Select the menu. (l 27) [PICT. SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [SET] 2 Select the still picture to an SD card before setting DPOF. 73 VQT2L14 SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 / SDR-H85 ≥ Copy still pictures saved in the built-in memory or HDD to be set, then press the joystick. 3 Select the number of prints, then press the joystick. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a format which allows the user of a digital camera to...
... switch play mode selection to [PICTURE/ 1 Select the menu. (l 27) [PICT. SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [SET] 2 Select the still picture to an SD card before setting DPOF. 73 VQT2L14 SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 / SDR-H85 ≥ Copy still pictures saved in the built-in memory or HDD to be set, then press the joystick. 3 Select the number of prints, then press the joystick. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a format which allows the user of a digital camera to...
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... disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, menus are necessary to copy, change the card following conditions, the time it takes for copying may not be possible to copy some still pictures recorded on other devices. ≥ Protection and DPOF settings will delete the still pictures after copying is complete, be sure to play back the still pictures to check that deleted data cannot be longer. Press the MENU button while copying. Copying [SDR...
... disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, menus are necessary to copy, change the card following conditions, the time it takes for copying may not be possible to copy some still pictures recorded on other devices. ≥ Protection and DPOF settings will delete the still pictures after copying is complete, be sure to play back the still pictures to check that deleted data cannot be longer. Press the MENU button while copying. Copying [SDR...
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... the operating instructions of images with an SD card slot for the TV. 78 VQT2L14 DISPLAY] # [ON] ≥ Select [OFF] to erase the information. ≥ The screen on this unit will not change. ≥ If a wide-screen TV is connected, adjust the aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to play back, please read the operating instructions for playing back your pictures. Select the menu. (l 27) [SETUP] # [EXT. http://panasonic.net...
... the operating instructions of images with an SD card slot for the TV. 78 VQT2L14 DISPLAY] # [ON] ≥ Select [OFF] to erase the information. ≥ The screen on this unit will not change. ≥ If a wide-screen TV is connected, adjust the aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to play back, please read the operating instructions for playing back your pictures. Select the menu. (l 27) [SETUP] # [EXT. http://panasonic.net...
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... the Mini AB USB Connection Cable while copying. Also, do not shake this unit and the DVD burner will play back on the following conditions, the time it takes for copying may be displayed. Important Notice ≥ When inserting a disc containing recorded motion/still pictures into other devices, a message prompting you to format the disc may be longer than the above times. To copy approx. 600 MB still pictures Disc type Copy time DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/ +RW...
... the Mini AB USB Connection Cable while copying. Also, do not shake this unit and the DVD burner will play back on the following conditions, the time it takes for copying may be displayed. Important Notice ≥ When inserting a disc containing recorded motion/still pictures into other devices, a message prompting you to format the disc may be longer than the above times. To copy approx. 600 MB still pictures Disc type Copy time DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/ +RW...
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When using a USB terminal Connect this unit to a DVD recorder with an SD card slot or a USB terminal, images recorded by this unit after stopping recording on the recorder. ≥ If the date and time display and function indication are not wanted, cancel them before dubbing. (l 32, 78) If the dubbed images are played back on a wide-screen TV, the images may be copied (dubbed) onto the hard disk or a DVD disc. VIDEO IN AUDIO IN A AV cable (supplied...
When using a USB terminal Connect this unit to a DVD recorder with an SD card slot or a USB terminal, images recorded by this unit after stopping recording on the recorder. ≥ If the date and time display and function indication are not wanted, cancel them before dubbing. (l 32, 78) If the dubbed images are played back on a wide-screen TV, the images may be copied (dubbed) onto the hard disk or a DVD disc. VIDEO IN AUDIO IN A AV cable (supplied...
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... the card ¥/; (Red) Recording ; (Green) Recording pause PRE-REC MNL PRE-REC (l 52) Manual Mode (l 58) //// Intelligent Auto Mode (l 36) MF Manual focus (l 61) AWB / / / / / White balance (l 59) 1/100 Shutter speed (l 60) OPEN/F2.2 Iris value (l 60) 0dB Gain value (l 60) 5 Scene mode (l 54) +1 / +2 / -1 / A Power LCD (l 34) / Image stabilizer (l 48) AF/AE tracking (l 49) RELAY REC (l 55)*1 Zoom microphone (l 56) Wind noise canceler (l 56) Backlight compensation (l 51) Soft skin mode (l 53) / Fade (White), Fade (Black) (l 51) Color night rec function...
... the card ¥/; (Red) Recording ; (Green) Recording pause PRE-REC MNL PRE-REC (l 52) Manual Mode (l 58) //// Intelligent Auto Mode (l 36) MF Manual focus (l 61) AWB / / / / / White balance (l 59) 1/100 Shutter speed (l 60) OPEN/F2.2 Iris value (l 60) 0dB Gain value (l 60) 5 Scene mode (l 54) +1 / +2 / -1 / A Power LCD (l 34) / Image stabilizer (l 48) AF/AE tracking (l 49) RELAY REC (l 55)*1 Zoom microphone (l 56) Wind noise canceler (l 56) Backlight compensation (l 51) Soft skin mode (l 53) / Fade (White), Fade (Black) (l 51) Color night rec function...
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... unit is used for motion picture recording. (l 23) ≥ The recordable time may stop due to (Indoor mode2). Check points ≥ Remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about 1 minute later, turn on the power again. (Conducting the above operation while the media is turned on . ≥ If you set [SETUP] > [DISPLAY] > [OFF], indications other than warnings and date etc. Using the unit, format the SD card, built-in memory or HDD (l 76) SDR-H85...
... unit is used for motion picture recording. (l 23) ≥ The recordable time may stop due to (Indoor mode2). Check points ≥ Remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about 1 minute later, turn on the power again. (Conducting the above operation while the media is turned on . ≥ If you set [SETUP] > [DISPLAY] > [OFF], indications other than warnings and date etc. Using the unit, format the SD card, built-in memory or HDD (l 76) SDR-H85...
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Others Specifications SD Video Camera SDR-S50 / SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 SD/HDD Video Camera SDR-H85 Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 3.6 V (When using battery) Recording: SDR-S50 / SDR-T50 2.9 W SDR-H85 3.5 W SDR-T55 / Charging: SDR-S50 / SDR-T50 7.7 W SDR-H85 7.7 W SDR-T55 / Signal system Recording format SD card Built-in memory HDD Image sensor Lens Zoom Monitor Microphone EIA Standard: 525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color signal Normal recording mode: Based on the SD-Video standard SDR-T55 / Normal recording mode: SDR-T50...
Others Specifications SD Video Camera SDR-S50 / SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 SD/HDD Video Camera SDR-H85 Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 3.6 V (When using battery) Recording: SDR-S50 / SDR-T50 2.9 W SDR-H85 3.5 W SDR-T55 / Charging: SDR-S50 / SDR-T50 7.7 W SDR-H85 7.7 W SDR-T55 / Signal system Recording format SD card Built-in memory HDD Image sensor Lens Zoom Monitor Microphone EIA Standard: 525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color signal Normal recording mode: Based on the SD-Video standard SDR-T55 / Normal recording mode: SDR-T50...
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... sound 30 Aspect 55 Audio rec 44 Auto focus 37 Auto protect 84 Auto slow shutter 55 Automatic white balance 37 ∫B Backlight compensation 51 Battery 19, 111 Battery capacity indication 22 Built-in memory 7 Built-in memory information display . . . 74 ∫C Card 23 Charging time 21 Color night rec 53 Copy Disc 81 From built-in memory to SD card . . . 75 From HDD to SD card 75 From SD card to built-in memory . . . 75 From SD card to HDD...
... sound 30 Aspect 55 Audio rec 44 Auto focus 37 Auto protect 84 Auto slow shutter 55 Automatic white balance 37 ∫B Backlight compensation 51 Battery 19, 111 Battery capacity indication 22 Built-in memory 7 Built-in memory information display . . . 74 ∫C Card 23 Charging time 21 Color night rec 53 Copy Disc 81 From built-in memory to SD card . . . 75 From HDD to SD card 75 From SD card to built-in memory . . . 75 From SD card to HDD...