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Operating Instructions SD Video Camera Model No. SDR-S50 SDR-S45 SDR-T55 SDR-T50 SD/HDD Video Camera Model No. SDR-H95 SDR-H85 Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT2N91-1 - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 2
BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION! ≥ DO , ON THE UNIT. ≥ DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER. The socket A USB cable is not supplied with the SDR-S45. Use a genuine Panasonic USB cable (l 8) only. ≥ Keep - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 3
about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in component). These operating instructions are designed for use with models SDR-H95 , SDR-H85 , SDR-S50 , SDR-S45 , SDR-T55 and SDR-T50 . Pictures may - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 4
or cause a malfunction in the unit. j Turn off the power (remove the battery) j Insert and remove the USB cable j Expose the unit to vibrations or shock of or giving away this unit. (l 108) ∫ Handling of HDD [SDR-H95]/ [SDR-H85] SDR-H95 This unit is equipped with the built-in 120 GB HDD. While the - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 5
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. ≥ Microsoft®, Windows® and Windows Vista® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Inc. ≥ Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 6
-S50]/[SDR-T55]/[SDR-T50]/ [SDR-H95]/[SDR-H85 44 Digital zoom function 44 Image stabilizer function 45 [5] AF/AE tracking 46 Recording (Advanced) [1] Recording functions of operation icons 47 Operation icons 47 [2] Recording functions of menus 51 [3] Manual recording functions...... 55 White - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 7
Copying [SDR-T55]/[SDR-T50]/ [SDR-H95]/[SDR-H85 instructions of the software applications 95 Upload to YouTube 96 [2] If using Mac 97 Others Indications [1] Indications 98 [2] Messages 100 About recovery 101 Helpful hints [1] Functions that cannot be used simultaneously 102 [2] Troubleshooting - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 8
(not supplied for SDR-S45) CD-ROM Software CD-ROM Operating Instructions VFF0570 Optional accessories Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. Battery charger (VW-BC10E/EB) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBL090) (SDR-S50/SDR-S45) (SDR-T55/SDR-T50) Battery pack (lithium/VW - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 9
, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. 2 Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (l 33) 3 Optical image stabilizer button [ , O.I.S.] (SDR-S50/SDR-T55/ SDR-T50/SDR-H95/SDR-H85) (l 45) 4 Power button [ ] (l 21) 5 Delete button [ ] (l 68) 6 Long recording button [LONG - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 10
Select by moving up, down, left or right. 2 Set by pressing the centre. ≥ Menu screen operations (l 23) ≥ To select the recording functions (l 47) ≥ To adjust manually (l 55) ≥ Playback operations (l 59, 65) 18 Mode switch (l 22) 19 Recording start/stop button (l 36) 20 Menu button [MENU] (l 23) 21 - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 11
/SDR-H85) (l 4) 27 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 14) ≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. 28 Grip belt Adjust the belt length and the pad position. 29 30 1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the length. 3 Replace the belt. 29 Battery release lever [BATTERY] (l 13) 30 Tripod receptacle - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 12
unit is VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360. ≥ SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 The unit has a function for judging whether the battery can be used safely, and only dedicated batteries (VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360) support this function. Only batteries which are genuine Panasonic products and batteries from other companies certified by - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 13
it in the direction shown in the figure. Removing the battery Be sure to hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off. Then remove the battery while supporting the unit to prevent it from dropping. Move the battery release lever in the direction indicated by the arrow - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 14
when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always "live" as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet. ≥ The battery will not be charged if the power is turned on. 1 Connect the AC adaptor to this unit's DC input terminal. 2 Connect the AC cable to - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 15
using Panasonic batteries (l 8, 16). ≥ If you use other batteries, we windows closed. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 16
recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60% SDR-S50/SDR-S45/SDR-T55/SDR-T50 Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Charging time Maximum continuously recordable time Supplied battery/ VW-VBL090 (optional) [3.6 V/895 mAh] 2 h 20 min 1 h 20 min VW - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 17
reduces. # # # # If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then will become red. If the battery discharges, then ( ) will flash. SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 ≥ 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 - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 18
Preparation Setup 2 Recording to a card The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card, built-in memory, or HDD. To record to an SD card, read the following. This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is compatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards. - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 19
latest information about SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards/ SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.) ≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 20
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 74) When the SD card is formatted, - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 21
Preparation Setup 3 Turning the unit on/off You can turn the power on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor. Turning the power on and off with the power button Press the power button to turn on the power. To turn off the power Hold down the power button until - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 22
Preparation Setup 4 Selecting a mode Change the mode to recording or playback. Operate the mode switch to change the mode to or . Recording mode (l 36, 42) Playback mode (l 59, 65) 22 VQT2N91 - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 23
joystick. To get back to the previous screen Move the joystick left. To exit the menu screen Press the MENU button. * These illustrations show model SDR-S50 . ≥ Descriptions of submenus and current settings on menus are displayed scrolling at the bottom of the screen. 23 VQT2N91 - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 24
are only for SDR-S45 . *6 SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 It will be displayed only when the [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [Built-inMemory]. *7 For users who have SDR-S45 , this menu is not displayed. RECORD SETUP [SCENE MODE] [D.ZOOM] [E.I.S.]*5 [REC MODE] [RELAY REC]*6 [REC ASPECT] [FACE FRAMING] [GUIDE LINES] [WEB - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 25
media may be set independently for both still pictures and motion pictures. SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 When recording to the SD card, select [SD CARD]. When have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to save battery life. ≥ The power save function will not activate when: j connected - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 26
-S45 If [DEMO MODE] is switched [ON] when there is no SD card inserted, the demonstration automatically starts. SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 / SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 If [DEMO MODE] is switched [ON] when there is no SD card inserted and while this unit is connected to the AC adaptor, the - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 27
[PICTURE/SD CARD] is selected. *7 SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 This appears only when the [VIDEO/Built-inMemory] is selected. *8 SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 This appears only when the [VIDEO/HDD] is selected. VIDEO SETUP [REPEAT PLAY] [RESUME PLAY] [SCENE PROTECT]*1 [GUIDE LINES] EDIT SCENE*1 [SPLIT&DELETE]*7*8 [DELETE - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 28
complete the setting. Changing the date format Select the menu. (l 23) [SETUP] # [DATE FORMAT] # [Y/M/D]/ [M/D/Y]/[D/M/Y] ≥ The date and time function is driven by a built-in lithium battery. ≥ When this unit is purchased, the clock is set. If the time display becomes [- -], the built-in lithium - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 29
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 23) [SETUP] # [SET WORLD TIME] region successively. If the home region has - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 30
(normal) / -1 : Makes darker / A : Auto* * It is not displayed in the manual mode or in the playback mode. ≥ If you use the AC adaptor, the +1 indication appears when the power is turned on. ≥ The recordable time using the battery will become shorter when you use this unit with the LCD monitor lit - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 31
Recording Yourself ¬ Change the mode to . Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side. ≥ The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image. (However the image recorded is the same as a normal recording.) ≥ When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side, the icon will not be - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 32
Recording 1 Recording (Basic) Before recording ∫ Basic camera positioning 1 Hold the unit with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. ≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 33
MANUAL Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] Press this button to change the mode to Intelligent auto mode or manual mode. ≥ Please refer to page 55 about manual be surrounded by an orange frame. (l 52) ≥ SDR-S50 / SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 / SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 Image stabilizer function (l 45) is set to - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 34
Auto focus does not work correctly in the following situations. Record pictures in the manual focus mode. (l 58) j Recording distant and close-up objects at the same time j Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty window j Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 35
will resume recording pause mode about 0.8 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened. ≥ Start time will not shorten if there is no SD card inserted. SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 Start time will be shorten if the [BuiltinMemory] is selected in the [MEDIA SELECT], even if there is no SD card inserted - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 36
: 99 (l 63) (In the case of SD cards it is the maximum number of recordable scenes per card.) Built-in Memory/HDD SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 / SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 Maximum number of recordable scenes: 98901 Maximum number of different dates: 999 (l 63) Long recording mode: Maximum number of recordable scenes - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 37
the media to record motion pictures or still pictures, then press the centre of the joystick. SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 A VIDEO/SD CARD B VIDEO/Built-inMemory C PICTURE/SD CARD D PICTURE/Built-inMemory SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 E VIDEO/SD CARD F VIDEO/HDD G PICTURE/SD CARD H PICTURE/HDD ≥ Media set for still - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 38
LONG REC. Long recording button Pressing the button will switch between normal recording mode and long recording mode. SDR-S45 only LONG REC. 1 Press and hold the LONG REC. button. 0h00m00s LONG REC LSP ≥ The approximately twice as long. Enjoy playing back your video on this camera. 38 VQT2N91 - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 39
h LP 3 h 20 min 7h 14 h 30 h 60 h 30 min SDR-T55 Built-in 8 GB 1 h 45 min 3 h 30 min 7h memory SDR-T50 Built-in memory 4 GB 50 min 1 h 40 min 3 h 20 min SDR-H95 HDD 120 GB 27 h 45 min 55 h 30 min 112 h SDR-H85 HDD 80 GB 18 h 30 min 37 h 74 h 30 - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 40
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 LXP 1 h 40 min 3 h 30 that can be copied onto one DVD disc (4.7 GB). ≥ Recordable time using the battery (l 16) ≥ When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly, or - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 41
Shooting guide [SDR-S50]/[SDR-T55]/ [SDR-T50]/[SDR-H95]/ [SDR-H85] Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly. Select the menu. (l 23) [RECORD SETUP] # [SHOOTING GUIDE] # [ON] When "CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST." appears, move the unit slowly while recording. ≥ Message will not appear while - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 42
Recording 3 Recording (Basic) Recording still pictures ≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the power. (l 10) Still pictures can also be recorded while recording motion pictures. ≥ Refer to page 37 for methods for selecting recording media. 1 Change the mode to and open the LCD monitor. 2 - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 43
64 GB 640k480 640k360 3600 7400 15000 30000 45000 60500 92000 99999* 99999* 99999* 99999* 99999* SDR-T55 8 GB Built-in memory 60500 SDR-T50 4 GB Built-in memory 30000 SDR-H95 HDD 120 GB 99999* SDR-H85 HDD 80 GB 99999* * Maximum number of recordable pictures that can be displayed is - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 44
on the range over which the zoom lever is moved. Enhanced optical zoom [SDR-S50]/[SDR-T55]/ [SDR-T50]/[SDR-H95]/ [SDR-H85] It is possible to enhance the zoom magnification up to 78k without degrading the image quality when recording. Digital zoom function If the zoom magnification exceeds 78k - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 45
hand movement when recording. ¬ Change the mode to . SDR-S50 / SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 / SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 ≥ In the following cases, the image stabilizer function the optical image stabilizer setting. # # OFF ≥ Set the manual mode before setting the Optical Image Stabilizer function to off. : - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 46
the mode is changed j When the power is turned off j When the scene mode is set j When the unit is switched to Intelligent auto mode/manual mode j When the unit is switched to face-toface recording. - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 47
. ≥ The indication disappears when the centre of the joystick is pressed again. 2 (e.g. Backlight compensation) Select an icon with the joystick. 1/2 NEXT Guide line PRE-REC Intelligent contrast control* Soft skin mode* Colour night view* * Not displayed when the Intelligent Auto Mode is on. ≥ The - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 48
Function Backlight compensation Fade (Fade in) (Fade out) Effect This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject. When you start recording, the image/audio gradually appears. (Fade in) When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually disappears. (Fade out) ≥ The fade - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 49
not appear on the images actually recorded. ∫ Selecting the type of guide line Select the menu. (l 23) [RECORD SETUP] # [GUIDE LINES] # desired setting ∫ Displaying guide lines at playback ≥ Change the mode to . [VIDEO SETUP] # [GUIDE LINES] # desired setting ≥ Set to [OFF] to cancel the - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 50
Fade: ≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white). Help mode: ≥ Recording and function settings cannot be performed while in help mode. Web mode: ≥ You cannot switch to web mode while recording. PRE-REC: ≥ PRE-REC is cancelled in the following cases. j If you change the - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 51
Recording Recording (Advanced) 2 Recording functions of menus Function SCENE MODE Effect/Setting method When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. ≥ Change the mode to . Select the menu. (l 23) [RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 52
Function SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 RELAY REC Effect/Setting method It is possible to You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Select the manual mode. (l 55) Select the menu. (l 23) [RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [ON] ≥ The shutter - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 53
far-away sounds with a tele-shot and close-up sounds with a wide-angle shot are recorded more clearly. ≥ Change the mode to . ≥ Select the manual mode. (l 55) Select the menu. (l 23) [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON] You can finely adjust the white balance (l 56) when you cannot acquire the - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 54
Function SHTR SOUND Effect/Setting method You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures. ≥ Change the mode to . Select the menu. (l 23) [PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] # [OFF]/[ ]/[ ] SCENE MODE: ≥ (Low light/Sunset) j The shutter speed is 1/25 or more . ≥ (Sunset/Fireworks/Scenery/Night - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 55
≥ This will allow you to switch between manual mode and manual focus mode. MNL MNL 5/5 NEXT 1 Manual mode 2 Manual focus mode 5/5 NEXT [MF] icon shown in the illustration appears. Manual focus adjustment (l 58) ∫ To release the manual mode ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button again. 55 VQT2N91 - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 56
, stage spotlights in theaters ≥ Sunrise, sunset, etc. ≥ To return to automatic settings, either switch to auto mode AWB , or press the iA/MANUAL button again. BACK ≥ When the display stops flashing and then lights constantly, the setting is complete. ≥ If the display continues flashing, the - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 57
speed to 1/100 in areas where the joystick. power supply frequency is 50 Hz, or 1/125 in areas of 60 Hz. MNL 1/100 OPEN BACK Manual iris/gain adjustment ≥ If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen increases. ≥ Depending on the zoom magnification, there are iris values that - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 58
set to [OFF], the blue area is not displayed. ≥ To return to Auto focus, either switch to [AF] as in step 2, or repress the iA/ MANUAL button. ≥ The blue display does not appear in the motion picture that is actually recorded. 58 VQT2N91 - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 59
Use the joystick to select the play mode select icon A, then press the centre of the joystick. SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 3 Select the media you wish to play back, then press the centre of the joystick. SDR-S50 / SDR-S45 Select [VIDEO/Built-inMemory] to play back the built-in memory. Select [VIDEO/SD CARD - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 60
step 4 will cause the thumbnail display to change in the order shown below. 20 scenes () 9 scenes () 1 scene () Time frame index (l 62) ヷヰロ SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 ヸ ヵ ≥ 9 scenes display returns if the power is turned off or the mode is changed. ≥ LONG REC will be displayed. ≥ Re - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 61
∫ Speaker volume adjustment Move the volume lever to adjust the speaker volume during playback. ヷヰロ ヸ ヵ Towards "r": Increases the volume Towards "s": Decreases the volume ∫ Fast forward/rewind playback Move the joystick left or right during playback. ≥ Move the joystick again to increase the - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 62
Creating still picture from motion picture A single frame from the recorded motion picture can be saved as a still picture. Picture size of the still picture to be recorded is (640k360) or (640k480). 1 Pause at the scene you want to save as a still picture during playback. ≥ It is convenient to use - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 63
3 (Only when [MINUTES] has been selected under step 2) Set the time and then press the center of the joystick. Playing back motion pictures by date Scenes recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. 1 Select the date select icon and press the joystick. 4 Choose the thumbnail from - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 64
Repeat playback Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes. Select the menu. (l 23) [VIDEO SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] # [ON] The indication appears on the full screen views. ≥ All the scenes are played back repeatedly. (When playing back motion pictures by date, all the - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 65
the joystick to select the play mode select icon A, then press the centre of the joystick. SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 3 Select the media you wish to play back, then press the centre of the joystick. SDR-S50 / SDR-S45 Select [PICTURE/Built-inMemory] to play back the built-in memory. Select [PICTURE/SD CARD - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 66
≥ This unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). ≥ The file format of still pictures supported by this unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted files will be played - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 67
Changing the playback setting and playing back the slide show 1 Select and press the joystick. 2 Select the desired item and press the joystick. [DATE SETUP]: Select the desired playback date. [SLIDES INTERVAL]: Select the playback time display interval. (When [DATE SETUP] has been selected) Select - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 68
Playback Editing 1 Deleting scenes/still pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ¬ Change the mode to . To delete by confirming images being played back Press the button while scenes or still - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 69
When you stop deleting halfway Press the MENU button while deleting. ≥ The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is cancelled cannot be restored. To complete editing Press the MENU button. ≥ You can also delete scenes by pressing the MENU button, selecting [ - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 70
or back half. SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 ¬ Change the mode to , and switch play mode selection to [VIDEO/Built- inMemory] (l 59) SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 ¬ Change the DELETE function is copied to a disc using the DVD burner or the supplied software and played back on another device, a maximum of about 1 second of - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 71
digital camera to define which captured images on the SD card are to be printed, together with information on the number of copies they wish to print. (Please note: Not all commercial printing services support with the DPOF settings. SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 / SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 ≥ Copy still pictures - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 72
instruction on the screen. ¬ Change the mode to . Select the menu. (l 23) SDR-S50 / SDR-S45 [SETUP] # [CARD STATUS] SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 / SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 [SETUP] # [MEDIA STATUS] ≥ Current media information will be displayed. ≥ SDR-T55 / SDR this unit, PCs and software are expressed as 1 GB=1,024k1 - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 73
battery or the AC adaptor. 2 Select the menu. (l 23) 4 Press the MENU button after the copying complete message appears. ≥ The thumbnail view of the copy destination is indicated. [COPY] SDR-T55 / SDR to copy, change the card following the instructions on the screen. When you stop copying - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 74
the joystick. 2 Select [YES], then press the joystick. ≥ After formatting is complete, press the MENU button to close the message screen. SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 / SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 ≥ Perform a physical formatting of the built-in memory/HDD when this unit is to be disposed/ transferred. (l 108) ≥ Do not - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 75
on a TV. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. ≥ If you have a TV with an SD card slot, the on an SD card may be played back on the TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details about TV compatibility.) VIDEO IN AUDIO IN A AV cable - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 76
change. ≥ If a wide-screen TV is connected, adjust the aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.) Refer to the following support site for information about the Panasonic TVs that you can directly insert an SD card into the SD card slot on the TV and - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 77
with DVD burner). The copied DVD disc can also be played back. ≥ Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it. Preparing for copying/playing back We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW-BN1/VW-BN2. ∫ About discs that can be used for copying Disc type Copy - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 78
1 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with DVD burner) to the DVD burner. ≥ You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit. 2 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to . 3 Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner). A - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 79
in succession. 3 Select [START], then press the centre of the joystick. ≥ When 2 or more discs are necessary for copying, follow the on-screen instructions to switch discs. ≥ You may need more discs than displayed number of discs when you are copying additionally to a used DVD-RAM. ≥ Eject the disc - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 80
Important Notice ≥ When inserting a disc containing recorded motion/still pictures into other devices, a message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed. Do not format the disc, since deleted data cannot be restored later. Approximate time for copying to a disc To copy motion pictures to - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 81
Playing back the copied disc ≥ Only discs that have been copied by connecting this unit to the DVD burner or created with VideoCam Suite 3.0 can be played back. A Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner) 1 Connect this unit to the DVD burner to prepare for playback. (l 77) ≥ When - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 82
Managing the copied disc ≥ Connect this unit to a DVD burner, use the joystick to select [PLAY DISC], then press the centre of the joystick (l 77) ∫ Formatting discs This is for initializing DVD-RAM and DVD-RW/+RW discs. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 83
device. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. VIDEO IN AUDIO IN A AV cable (supplied) ≥ Insert the or a DVD disc. Refer to the operating instructions of your DVD recorder for information about whether or not it supports copying (dubbing) from an SD card or - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 84
to the HDD of PCs or write to media like DVD discs or SD card using VideoCam Suite 3.0, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM. Refer to the operating instructions of VideoCam Suite 3.0 (PDF file) for details on how to use it. ∫ Smart wizard The Smart wizard screen is automatically displayed - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 85
will be erased.) http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html ≥ VideoCam Suite 3.0 can handle images recorded with this unit or by using VideoCam Suite 3.0. Images created with other video cameras, DVD recorders, software and commercial DVD-Videos are not supported. ≥ We cannot guarantee - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 86
, promptly return the Software to Panasonic Corporation ("Panasonic"), its distributors or dealers from which you made the purchase. Article 1 License Licensee is granted the right to use the software, including the information recorded or described on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any other - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 87
use any other USB cables except the supplied one.* ≥ This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows NT. * A USB cable is not supplied with the SDR-S45. ∫ Operating environment for VideoCam Suite 3.0 PC OS CPU - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 88
connection ≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only. ≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French PC, if it does not support Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), for example, frame dropout may occur, the audio may be intermittent, or the software may run slowly when you play - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 89
Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 1/Service Pack - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 90
do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.) ≥ Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed. For Windows Vista: 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the PC. ≥ Click [Run setup.exe] # [Continue]. ≥ If the installation screen does not appear automatically - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 91
window. 8 Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], then click [Finish]. ∫ Uninstalling VideoCam Suite 3.0 Follow the steps below to uninstall any software uninstallation by following the on-screen instructions. ≥ After uninstalling the software, be sure to reboot the PC. 91 VQT2N91 - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 92
software applications are installed. ≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC. A USB cable (supplied)* 1 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor. ≥ It is possible to use it connected to the PC with the batteries USB cable. ≥ When Windows is used as the unit screen. ≥ SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 Do not disconnect - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 93
Device] is selected and click [OK]. SDR-H85 Verify [MATSHITA SDR-H85/SD USB Device] or [MATSHITA SDR-H85/HDD USB Device] is selected and click [OK]. Charging the battery using USB bus power When using the battery, if you turn off the unit and connect it to a PC, Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 94
copy or write back motion picture data. Using Windows Explorer or other programmes on the PC to copy AVC_MP4 100WDIHS SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 * [CAM_MEM] is displayed SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 * [CAM_HDD SD card unusable in this unit. ≥ When data not supported by this unit has been recorded on a PC, it will - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 95
≥ When using VideoCam Suite 3.0 on Windows Vista/Windows 7, log on to your computer as Panasonic] # [VideoCam Suite 3.0] # [VideoCam Suite]. ≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software. Reading the operating instructions of the software - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 96
recorded in web mode are displayed. ≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the software (PDF file) for details on how to use it. ≥ In order service is available as of 1 December, 2009. ≥ Any operation about YouTube™ services and the specification changes are not guaranteed. The available services - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 97
. ≥ iMovie'09 supported. For details about instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. ≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS. ≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 [CAM_SD] and [CAM_MEM] are displayed on the desktop. SDR-H95 / SDR - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 98
SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 only *2 SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 only *3 This icon will not be displayed with the SDR-S45 . A 0h00m00s MF LONG REC LSP R 1h20m AWB PRE-REC 1/100 OPEN 0dB 15. 11. 201012:34 Remaining battery REC (l 49) Manual mode (l 55) //// Intelligent auto mode (l 33) MF Manual focus (l 58 - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 99
other devices Accessing the card (l 92) Accessing the built-in memory (l 92)*1 Accessing the HDD (l 92)*2 ∫ Confirmatory indications -- (Time The built-in battery is low. display) (l 28) Warning for face-to-face recording (l 31) G The HDD cannot be accessed as the drop detection function has - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 100
in text. *1 SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 only *2 SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 only RECOMMEND DATA BACK UP PERIODICALLY.*1*2 We recommend backing up important recorded motion pictures and still pictures periodically to a PC, DVD disc etc. to protect it. This message does not indicate that there is a problem with this unit - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 101
scene with in the thumbnail, and start the playback. Please be aware that if the repair fails, scenes with will be deleted. ≥ Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor. ≥ Depending on the condition of the data, it may not be possible to completely repair the data. ≥ If recovery fails - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 102
view MF assist function Shutter sound Shooting guide (SDR-S50/SDR-T55/ SDR-T50/SDR-H95/SDR-H85) Zoom microphone Soft skin mode (Set Intelligent auto mode is on ≥ While recording ≥ When PRE-REC is used ≥ When digital zoom [78k (SDR-S45:40k) or higher] is used ≥ When the colour night view function is - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 103
Others Helpful hints 2 Troubleshooting Problem This unit cannot be turned on. This unit does not stay on long enough. Battery runs down quickly. This unit is turned off automatically. A clicking sound is heard when the unit is shaken about. SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 Remaining battery indication is not - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 104
Problem ≥ Remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about 1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor card, built-in memory or HDD (l 74) SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 ≥ If the unit is exposed to hard to bring into focus in auto focus mode, use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus. (l 33, 58) ≥ In - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 105
Problem Any scenes/still pictures cannot play back. Although this unit is SD card (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card) that you inserted. Refer to the operating instructions of the device for details. ≥ The unit has automatically detected an error. Restart the unit by turning off - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 106
Problem is played back. Cannot see the PDF operating instructions for VideoCam Suite 3.0. Check points SDR-S45. ≥ To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-click the icon in the task tray and follow the instructions properly. In this case, use the software supplied with this unit to copy the scenes. - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 107
on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the SD Video Camera, SD/HDD Video Camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation. ≥ Do not use the SD Video Camera, SD/ HDD Video Camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and sound - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 108
Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull the AC software or the like. ≥ We recommend that you physically format the built-in memory or HDD before disposing of or giving away this unit. ≥ SDR-T55 / SDR instructions. ≥ Please look after the data in your built-in memory or HDD carefully. Panasonic - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 109
starting use. At high temperatures, the protection function may be triggered, making it impossible to use the unit. Be sure to detach the battery after use. ≥ If the battery is left attached, a minute amount of current continues to flow even if the unit's power is off. Keeping the unit in this state - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 110
has returned to an appropriate level and try charging again. If you are still unable to charge, there may be a fault in the unit, battery or AC adaptor. Lamp turns off: ≥ Charging has finished. ≥ If the status indicator stays off despite the charging being unfinished, there may be a fault - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 111
and does not affect the recorded picture. About condensation ≥ SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 / SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 To physically format an SD card, connect the unit data deletion screen appears, select [YES], and then follow the on-screen instructions. ≥ Please look after the data in an SD card carefully. LCD - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 112
Camera SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 Information for your safety Power source: DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 3.6 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording: SDR-S50 / SDR-S45 / SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 2.9 W SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 3.5 W Charging: SDR-S50 / SDR-S45 / SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 7.7 W SDR-H95 / SDR - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 113
mV, 600 h Read/Write (No copyright protection support) SDR-T55 / Read only SDR-T50 SDR-H95 / Read only SDR-H85 Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type Mini AB SDR-S50 / SDR-S45 / SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 SDR-S50 SDR-S45 SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 54.9 mm (W)k64 mm (H)k107 - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 114
in operation Operating temperature Operating humidity Battery operation time SDR-S50 SDR-S45 SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 0 oC to 40 oC 10% to 80% See page 16 Approx. 239 g [with battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)] Approx. 232 g [with battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 115
, 24 GB, 32 GB (FAT32 system compliant) SDXC Memory Card: 48 GB, 64 GB (exFAT system compliant) SDR-T55 8 GB SDR-T50 4 GB SDR-H95 120 GB SDR-H85 80 GB JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding 640k480 (4:3), 640k360 (16:9) Refer to page 43 for - Panasonic SDRT55K | User Manual - Page 116
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Operating Instructions
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
VQT2N91-1
SD Video Camera
Model No.
SDR-S50
SDR-S45
SDR-T55
SDR-T50
SD/HDD Video Camera
Model No.
SDR-H95
SDR-H85