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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 Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. SDR-H85P/PC Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Operating Instructions SD Video Camera Model No.
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 Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. SDR-H85P/PC Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Operating Instructions SD Video Camera Model No.
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... due to a PC, a DVD disc etc. immediately and contact consumer support. (l 124, 125) 7 VQT2L14 It may not be used for motion picture recording/motion picture playback are observed, copy the data on the HDD to any type of built-in memory [SDR-T55]/[SDR-T50] SDR-T55 This unit is equipped with the built-in the HDD may eventually disable the HDD. Back up data periodically. Recording data on an SD card is made to...
... due to a PC, a DVD disc etc. immediately and contact consumer support. (l 124, 125) 7 VQT2L14 It may not be used for motion picture recording/motion picture playback are observed, copy the data on the HDD to any type of built-in memory [SDR-T55]/[SDR-T50] SDR-T55 This unit is equipped with the built-in the HDD may eventually disable the HDD. Back up data periodically. Recording data on an SD card is made to...
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... unit in the unit. Do not use with this copyright protection technology must be used for home and other materials cannot be restored. The HDD may stop the recording or playback operation in order to protect the HDD. ≥ HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] (l 18) illuminates while the HDD is transported, turn off the power (remove the battery) j Insert and remove the USB cable j Expose the unit to vibrations or...
... unit in the unit. Do not use with this copyright protection technology must be used for home and other materials cannot be restored. The HDD may stop the recording or playback operation in order to protect the HDD. ≥ HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] (l 18) illuminates while the HDD is transported, turn off the power (remove the battery) j Insert and remove the USB cable j Expose the unit to vibrations or...
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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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... you see a mirror 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 the previous screen. 2 Make adjustments * It is turned on. ≥ The recordable time using the battery will appear on the LCD monitor. When appears, return the direction of the LCD monitor to . Select the menu. (l 27) [SETUP] # [LCD SET] 1 Use the joystick to...
... you see a mirror 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 the previous screen. 2 Make adjustments * It is turned on. ≥ The recordable time using the battery will appear on the LCD monitor. When appears, return the direction of the LCD monitor to . Select the menu. (l 27) [SETUP] # [LCD SET] 1 Use the joystick to...
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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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... is degraded. 47 VQT2L14 Recording 4 Recording (Basic) Recording functions ¬ Change the mode 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. When returning the zoom lever to 78k without degrading the image quality when recording. ≥ If you...
... is degraded. 47 VQT2L14 Recording 4 Recording (Basic) Recording functions ¬ Change the mode 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. When returning the zoom lever to 78k without degrading the image quality when recording. ≥ If you...
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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 . Image stabilizer function Optical Image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality. ¬ Change the mode to off. : Active mode This setting gives more stabilization and is suitable for recording when walking. : ON This setting is suitable for recording in a stable state such as scenery. ≥...
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 . Image stabilizer function Optical Image stabilizer can stabilize the image without decreasing the image quality. ¬ Change the mode to off. : Active mode This setting gives more stabilization and is suitable for recording when walking. : ON This setting is suitable for recording in a stable state such as scenery. ≥...
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... parts can be used to estimate the balance of the composition. ≥ The guide lines do not appear on the screen. ≥ Aim this unit at playback ≥ Change the mode to . [VIDEO SETUP] # [GUIDE LINES] # desired setting ≥ Set to [OFF] to cancel the guide line. The function can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures and still pictures. This allows recording of Guide line Select the menu. (l 27) [RECORD SETUP] # [GUIDE...
... parts can be used to estimate the balance of the composition. ≥ The guide lines do not appear on the screen. ≥ Aim this unit at playback ≥ Change the mode to . [VIDEO SETUP] # [GUIDE LINES] # desired setting ≥ Set to [OFF] to cancel the guide line. The function can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures and still pictures. This allows recording of Guide line Select the menu. (l 27) [RECORD SETUP] # [GUIDE...
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... display continues flashing, the white balance cannot be set the white balance MNL manually 1) Select with the joystick, and fill the screen with a white subject. 2) Select with the lens cover closed, the automatic white balance adjustment may not reproduce natural colors depending on the screen. White balance Automatic white balance function may not function properly. BACK MNL ≥ Select the optimal mode by confirming the color on the scenes or lighting conditions. In this case, use...
... display continues flashing, the white balance cannot be set the white balance MNL manually 1) Select with the joystick, and fill the screen with a white subject. 2) Select with the lens cover closed, the automatic white balance adjustment may not reproduce natural colors depending on the screen. White balance Automatic white balance function may not function properly. BACK MNL ≥ Select the optimal mode by confirming the color on the scenes or lighting conditions. In this case, use...
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... not possible during disc playback while connected to a DVD burner. ≥ You cannot add the recording date to pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD card. ¬ Change the mode to SD CARD] (l 67) , and switch play mode selection to [PICTURE/ 1 Select the menu. (l 27) [PICT. SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 / SDR-H85 ≥ Copy still pictures saved in the built-in memory or HDD to be set, then press the...
... not possible during disc playback while connected to a DVD burner. ≥ You cannot add the recording date to pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD card. ¬ Change the mode to SD CARD] (l 67) , and switch play mode selection to [PICTURE/ 1 Select the menu. (l 27) [PICT. SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 / SDR-H85 ≥ Copy still pictures saved in the built-in memory or HDD to be set, then press the...
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... that deleted data cannot be restored. 1 Change the mode to . ≥ Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor. 2 Select the menu. (l 27) 4 Press the MENU button after the copying complete message appears. ≥ The thumbnail view of the joystick to copy after copying is complete, be sure to play back the still pictures to check that they have already been recorded to the copy destination, then the same date may...
... that deleted data cannot be restored. 1 Change the mode to . ≥ Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor. 2 Select the menu. (l 27) 4 Press the MENU button after the copying complete message appears. ≥ The thumbnail view of the joystick to copy after copying is complete, be sure to play back the still pictures to check that they have already been recorded to the copy destination, then the same date may...
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...; If a wide-screen TV is connected, adjust the aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of images with an SD card slot for the TV. 78 VQT2L14 ∫ To watch images on a regular TV (4:3) or when both sides of the images do not appear on the screen Change the menu setting to display the images correctly. (Check the TV setting.) Select the menu. (l 27) [SETUP] # [TV ASPECT...
...; If a wide-screen TV is connected, adjust the aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of images with an SD card slot for the TV. 78 VQT2L14 ∫ To watch images on a regular TV (4:3) or when both sides of the images do not appear on the screen Change the menu setting to display the images correctly. (Check the TV setting.) Select the menu. (l 27) [SETUP] # [TV ASPECT...
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... can be played back by connecting this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable while copying. Do not format the disc, since deleted data cannot be restored later. Approximate time for copying to a disc To copy motion pictures to the full capacity of scenes, unused disc space may be about the same as the time shown in the table. j When the number of recorded scenes is...
... can be played back by connecting this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable while copying. Do not format the disc, since deleted data cannot be restored later. Approximate time for copying to a disc To copy motion pictures to the full capacity of scenes, unused disc space may be about the same as the time shown in the table. j When the number of recorded scenes is...
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... cable (supplied) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. ≥ Do not use any other video devices Images played back on this unit can be copied (dubbed) onto the hard disk or a DVD disc. Refer to the operating instructions of other video devices If you from worrying about whether or not it supports copying (dubbing) from an SD card or a USB terminal. When using a USB terminal Connect this unit to a DVD recorder...
... cable (supplied) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. ≥ Do not use any other video devices Images played back on this unit can be copied (dubbed) onto the hard disk or a DVD disc. Refer to the operating instructions of other video devices If you from worrying about whether or not it supports copying (dubbing) from an SD card or a USB terminal. When using a USB terminal Connect this unit to a DVD recorder...
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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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... set [SETUP] > [DISPLAY] > [OFF], indications other than warnings and date etc. Auto focus function does not work. Check points ≥ Remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about 1 minute later, turn on HDD, recording may stop to the deterioration of images is strange when recording in Auto Focus Mode, use the Manual Focus Mode to adjust the focus. (l 36, 61) ≥ In a place with multiple light sources, such as a gymnasium. Problem This unit cannot be used in memory or HDD (l 76) SDR...
... set [SETUP] > [DISPLAY] > [OFF], indications other than warnings and date etc. Auto focus function does not work. Check points ≥ Remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about 1 minute later, turn on HDD, recording may stop to the deterioration of images is strange when recording in Auto Focus Mode, use the Manual Focus Mode to adjust the focus. (l 36, 61) ≥ In a place with multiple light sources, such as a gymnasium. Problem This unit cannot be used in memory or HDD (l 76) SDR...
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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...