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Operating Instructions SD Video Camera Model No. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. 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. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. SDR-S50P/PC SDR-T55P/PC SDR-T50P/PC SD/HDD Video Camera Model No.
Operating Instructions SD Video Camera Model No. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. 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. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. SDR-S50P/PC SDR-T55P/PC SDR-T50P/PC SD/HDD Video Camera Model No.
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... points. The HDD is being accessed (initialization, recording, playback, deleting etc.). Likewise, the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is made to the unit (including any abnormality, back up the data to the following points. Do not expose the unit to vibrations or shock, and do not turn off the power (remove the battery) j Insert and remove the USB cable j Expose...
... points. The HDD is being accessed (initialization, recording, playback, deleting etc.). Likewise, the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is made to the unit (including any abnormality, back up the data to the following points. Do not expose the unit to vibrations or shock, and do not turn off the power (remove the battery) j Insert and remove the USB cable j Expose...
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... on SD Memory Card Specifications. ≥ Refer to different models. ≥ Depending on the screen when it is being accessed (initialization, recording, playback, deleting etc.). The unit is prohibited. ≥ Manufactured under license from Microsoft Corporation. If the falling state is detected repeatedly, the unit may be slightly different from the holders of order, data cannot be used in these operating instructions show model SDR...
... on SD Memory Card Specifications. ≥ Refer to different models. ≥ Depending on the screen when it is being accessed (initialization, recording, playback, deleting etc.). The unit is prohibited. ≥ Manufactured under license from Microsoft Corporation. If the falling state is detected repeatedly, the unit may be slightly different from the holders of order, data cannot be used in these operating instructions show model SDR...
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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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... [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 85 With a PC Before using...
... [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 85 With a PC Before using...
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... color density on the screen. Recording Yourself ¬ Change the mode to the previous screen. 2 Make adjustments * It is not displayed in the Manual Mode or in bright places including outdoors. Select the menu. (l 27) [SETUP] # [POWER LCD] +2 : Makes even brighter / +1 : Makes brighter / 0 : No setting (normal) / -1 : Makes darker / A : Auto* ≥ When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side. ≥ The image is horizontally flipped as if you use...
... color density on the screen. Recording Yourself ¬ Change the mode to the previous screen. 2 Make adjustments * It is not displayed in the Manual Mode or in bright places including outdoors. Select the menu. (l 27) [SETUP] # [POWER LCD] +2 : Makes even brighter / +1 : Makes brighter / 0 : No setting (normal) / -1 : Makes darker / A : Auto* ≥ When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side. ≥ The image is horizontally flipped as if you use...
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...] flashes red.) C Recording time elapsed Each time the unit is automatically divided when the recorded data exceeds 1.9 GB. (The recording will be reset to "0h00m00s". ≥ Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture. (l 46) ≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start recording. ≥ When you begin recording, ; The scene is put into recording pause, the counter display will continue.) Normal recording mode: SD CARD Maximum number of recordable scenes: 9801 Maximum number of different dates...
...] flashes red.) C Recording time elapsed Each time the unit is automatically divided when the recorded data exceeds 1.9 GB. (The recording will be reset to "0h00m00s". ≥ Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture. (l 46) ≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start recording. ≥ When you begin recording, ; The scene is put into recording pause, the counter display will continue.) Normal recording mode: SD CARD Maximum number of recordable scenes: 9801 Maximum number of different dates...
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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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... menu. (l 27) [RECORD SETUP] # [D.ZOOM] # desired setting [OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 78k) [100k]: Up to 100k [3500k]: Up to 3500k ≥ If [100k] or [3500k] is selected, the digital zoom range is displayed in blue while zooming. ≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more . ≥ When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit can be activated. Recording 4 Recording (Basic) Recording functions ¬ Change the mode...
... menu. (l 27) [RECORD SETUP] # [D.ZOOM] # desired setting [OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 78k) [100k]: Up to 100k [3500k]: Up to 3500k ≥ If [100k] or [3500k] is selected, the digital zoom range is displayed in blue while zooming. ≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more . ≥ When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit can be activated. Recording 4 Recording (Basic) Recording functions ¬ Change the mode...
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... the type of the pictures and sound to start /stop button is pressed. Both bright and dark parts 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. This allows recording of Guide line Select the menu. (l 27) [RECORD SETUP] # [GUIDE LINES] # desired setting ∫ Displaying Guide lines at playback ≥ Change the mode to . [VIDEO SETUP] # [GUIDE...
... the type of the pictures and sound to start /stop button is pressed. Both bright and dark parts 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. This allows recording of Guide line Select the menu. (l 27) [RECORD SETUP] # [GUIDE LINES] # desired setting ∫ Displaying Guide lines at playback ≥ Change the mode to . [VIDEO SETUP] # [GUIDE...
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... Indoor mode 1 Incandescent light, video lights like in the studio, etc. White balance Automatic white balance function may not function properly. In this case, use other White balance modes. ≥ When the unit is complete. ≥ If the 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...
... Indoor mode 1 Incandescent light, video lights like in the studio, etc. White balance Automatic white balance function may not function properly. In this case, use other White balance modes. ≥ When the unit is complete. ≥ If the 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...
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... commercial printing services support this feature at this time.) ≥ Up to 999 prints can be selected. (Prints for set number can write the data selecting still 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. SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [SET] 2 Select the still picture to an SD card before setting DPOF...
... commercial printing services support this feature at this time.) ≥ Up to 999 prints can be selected. (Prints for set number can write the data selecting still 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. SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [SET] 2 Select the still picture to an SD card before setting DPOF...
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... in the SD card, a confirmation message asking to copy after copying is complete, be sure to play back the still pictures to check that deleted data cannot be displayed. Press the MENU button while copying. If you will 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 copy destination is...
... in the SD card, a confirmation message asking to copy after copying is complete, be sure to play back the still pictures to check that deleted data cannot be displayed. Press the MENU button while copying. If you will 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 copy destination is...
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...-screen TV is connected, adjust the aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3) [TV ASPECT] setting [16:9] [4:3] ∫ To display the on-screen information on the TV The information displayed on the screen (operation icon and time code etc.) can be displayed on how to the following support site for information about Panasonic TVs with an SD card...
...-screen TV is connected, adjust the aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3) [TV ASPECT] setting [16:9] [4:3] ∫ To display the on-screen information on the TV The information displayed on the screen (operation icon and time code etc.) can be displayed on how to the following support site for information about Panasonic TVs with an SD card...
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...; Do not turn off this unit and the DVD burner will play back on the following conditions, the time it takes for copying may be played back by connecting this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable while copying. j When the number of DVD-R/+R. ≥ Depending on any playable device. 82 VQT2L14 To copy approx. 600 MB still pictures Disc type Copy time DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/ +RW...
...; Do not turn off this unit and the DVD burner will play back on the following conditions, the time it takes for copying may be played back by connecting this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable while copying. j When the number of DVD-R/+R. ≥ Depending on any playable device. 82 VQT2L14 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 free you from an SD card or a USB terminal. Backup 2 With other products Dubbing images onto other video devices Images played back on this unit can be copied (dubbed) onto the hard disk or a DVD disc. In this case, refer to the operating instructions for information about whether or not it supports copying (dubbing) from worrying about the battery running down. VIDEO IN AUDIO IN A AV cable (supplied...
When using a USB terminal Connect this unit to free you from an SD card or a USB terminal. Backup 2 With other products Dubbing images onto other video devices Images played back on this unit can be copied (dubbed) onto the hard disk or a DVD disc. In this case, refer to the operating instructions for information about whether or not it supports copying (dubbing) from worrying about the battery running down. 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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... multiple light sources, such as a gymnasium. 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 exposed to strong vibrations or shocks while recording on . Problem This unit cannot be used in Auto Focus Mode, use the Manual Focus Mode to adjust the focus. (l 36, 61) ≥ In a place with the (Indoor mode2), set [SETUP] > [DISPLAY] > [OFF...
... multiple light sources, such as a gymnasium. 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 exposed to strong vibrations or shocks while recording on . Problem This unit cannot be used in Auto Focus Mode, use the Manual Focus Mode to adjust the focus. (l 36, 61) ≥ In a place with the (Indoor mode2), set [SETUP] > [DISPLAY] > [OFF...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... 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 75 Creating still picture from motion picture 64 ∫D Date and time display...
... 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 75 Creating still picture from motion picture 64 ∫D Date and time display...
