Panasonic SDR T50 User Manual

Operating Instructions  
SD/HDD Video Camera  
SD Video Camera  
Model No.SDR-H85  
Model No. SDR-S50  
SDR-T50  
Before use, please read these instructions completely.  
Please also refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded  
on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).  
You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the  
Troubleshooting.  
VQT2L26  
EP  
By disposing of these products and batteries  
correctly, you will help to save valuable  
resources and prevent any potential  
negative effects on human health and the  
environment which could otherwise arise  
from inappropriate waste handling.  
For more information about collection and  
recycling of old products and batteries,  
please contact your local municipality, your  
waste disposal service or the point of sale  
where you purchased the items.  
doing so may result in noise adversely  
affecting the pictures and sound.  
Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures  
may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields  
created by speakers or large motors.  
Electromagnetic wave radiation generated  
by microprocessors may adversely affect  
the SD Video Camera, SD/HDD Video  
Camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.  
If the SD Video Camera, SD/HDD Video  
Camera is adversely affected by  
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect  
disposal of this waste, in accordance with  
national legislation.  
electromagnetic equipment and stops  
functioning properly, turn the SD Video  
Camera, SD/HDD Video Camera off and  
remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor.  
Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC  
adaptor and turn the SD Video Camera, SD/  
HDD Video Camera on.  
For business users in the  
European Union  
If you wish to discard electrical  
and electronic equipment,  
please contact your dealer or  
supplier for further information.  
Do not use the SD Video Camera, SD/  
HDD Video Camera near radio  
transmitters or high-voltage lines.  
If you record near radio transmitters or  
high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures  
and sound may be adversely affected.  
Connecting to a PC  
[Information on Disposal in other  
Countries outside the European Union]  
These symbols are only valid in the European  
Union. If you wish to discard these items,  
please contact your local authorities or dealer  
and ask for the correct method of disposal.  
Do not use any other USB cables except  
the supplied one.  
Note for the battery  
symbol (bottom two  
Indemnity about recorded content  
Panasonic does not accept any responsibility  
for damages directly or indirectly due to any  
type of problems that result in loss of recording  
or edited content, and does not guarantee any  
content if recording or editing does not work  
properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a  
case where any type of repair is made to the  
unit (including any other non-built-in memory/  
HDD related component).  
symbol examples):  
This symbol might be used in  
combination with a chemical  
symbol. In this case it  
complies with the  
requirement set by the  
Cd  
Directive for the chemical involved.  
Cautions for use  
Keep the SD Video Camera, SD/HDD Video  
Camera as far away as possible from  
electromagnetic equipment (such as  
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).  
If you use the SD Video Camera, SD/HDD  
Video Camera 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  
These operating instructions are designed  
for use with models  
,
SDR-H85  
SDR-S50 and SDR-T50 . Pictures  
may be slightly different from the original.  
The illustrations used in these operating  
instructions show model  
,
SDR-S50  
however, parts of the explanation refer to  
different models.  
Depending on the model, some functions  
are not available.  
Features may vary, so please read carefully.  
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Do not expose the HDD to vibrations and  
shocks.  
For the purposes of these  
operating instructions  
Due to the environment and handling  
conditions, the HDD may be subject to  
partial damages or may not be able to read,  
record, and play back data. Do not expose  
the unit to vibrations or shock, and do not  
turn off the power during recording or  
playback.  
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card  
and SDXC Memory Card are referred to  
as the “SD card”.  
Functions that can be used for motion  
picture recording/motion picture playback  
are indicated by  
in these  
operating instructions.  
Functions that can be used for still picture  
recording/still picture playback are indicated  
If the unit is used in a place with loud  
sounds, such as a club or venue, the  
recording may stop due to sound  
vibrations. Recording data on an SD card  
is recommended in these places.  
by  
in these operating instructions.  
Pages for reference are indicated by an  
arrow, for example: l 00  
Back up data periodically.  
The HDD is temporary storage. In order to  
avoid erasing data due to static electricity,  
electromagnetic waves, breakage, and  
failures, back up the data to a PC or DVD  
disc.  
Handling of built-in memory  
[SDR-T50]  
SDR-T50  
This unit is equipped with the built-in 4 GB  
memory. When using this component, pay  
attention to the following points.  
If the HDD experiences any abnormality,  
back up data immediately.  
Back up data periodically.  
Failure in the HDD may produce continuous  
noise or choppy sound during recording or  
playing back. Continuous use will cause  
further deterioration, and may eventually  
disable the HDD. If these phenomena are  
observed, copy the data on the HDD to a  
PC, a DVD disc etc. immediately and  
contact your dealer.  
The built-in memory is temporary storage. In  
order to avoid erasing data due to static  
electricity, electromagnetic waves,  
breakage, and failures, back up the data to a  
PC or DVD disc.  
Access lamp [ACCESS] (l 8) illuminates  
while the SD card or built-in memory is  
being accessed (initialization, recording,  
playback, deleting etc.). Do not perform  
the following operations when the lamp  
illuminates. It may damage the built-in  
memory or cause a malfunction in the unit.  
jTurn off the power (remove the battery)  
jInsert and remove the USB cable  
jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock  
About disposing of or giving away this unit.  
Once the HDD is out of order, data cannot  
be restored.  
Operation may stop in hot or cold  
environments.  
The unit is disabled in order to protect the  
HDD.  
Do not use the unit in low atmospheric  
pressures.  
The HDD may fail if it is used at altitudes of  
3000 m or higher above sea level.  
Handling of HDD [SDR-H85]  
SDR-H85  
Transportation  
This unit is equipped with the built-in 80 GB  
HDD. While the HDD is capable of storing a  
large amount of data, there are a few things  
to look out for. When using this component,  
pay attention to the following points.  
When the unit is transported, turn off the  
power and be careful not to shake, fall, or  
impact the unit.  
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Falling detection  
protection technology must be authorized  
by Macrovision, and is intended for home  
and other limited viewing uses only unless  
otherwise authorized by Macrovision.  
Reverse engineering or disassembly is  
prohibited.  
[
] is indicated on the screen when it  
detects a falling state (a weightless state). If  
the falling state is detected repeatedly, the  
unit may stop the recording or playback  
operation in order to protect the HDD.  
HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] (l 10)  
illuminates while the HDD is being  
accessed (initialization, recording,  
playback, deleting etc.). Do not perform  
the following operations when the lamp  
illuminates. It may damage the HDD or  
cause a malfunction in the unit.  
®
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Microsoft , Windows and Windows  
®
Vista are either registered trademarks or  
trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in  
the United States and/or other countries.  
Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted  
with permission from Microsoft  
Corporation.  
jTurn off the power (remove the battery)  
jInsert and remove the USB cable  
jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock  
About disposing of or giving away this unit.  
IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks  
of International Business Machines  
Corporation of the U.S.  
Intel , Core , Pentium and Celeron are  
the registered trademarks or trademarks  
of the Intel Corporation in the United  
States and other countries.  
iMovie and Mac are trademarks of  
Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and  
other countries.  
PowerPC is a trademark of International  
Business Machines Corporation.  
YouTube and Picasa are trademarks of  
Google, Inc.  
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Carefully observe copyright  
laws  
Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs  
or other published or broadcast material  
for purposes other than your own private  
use may infringe copyright laws. Even for  
the purpose of private use, recording of  
certain material may be restricted.  
Other names of systems and products  
mentioned in these instructions are  
usually the registered trademarks or  
trademarks of the manufacturers who  
developed the system or product  
concerned.  
Cards that you can use with  
this unit  
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card  
and SDXC Memory Card  
4 GB (or more) Memory Cards that do not  
have the SDHC logo or 48 GB (or more)  
Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC  
logo are not based on SD Memory Card  
Specifications.  
This product is licensed under the AVC  
patent portfolio license for the personal and  
non-commercial use of a consumer to (i)  
encode video in compliance with the AVC  
Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode  
AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer  
engaged in a personal and non-commercial  
activity and/or was obtained from a video  
provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No  
license is granted or shall be implied for any  
other use. Additional information may be  
obtained from MPEG LA, LLC.  
Refer to page 15 for more details on SD  
cards.  
Licenses  
SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.  
U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,549; 6,381,747;  
7,050,698; 6,516,132; and 5,583,936.  
This product incorporates copyright  
protection technology that is protected by  
U.S. patents and other intellectual  
property rights. Use of this copyright  
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Contents  
Information for Your Safety.................... 2  
Accessories............................................. 7  
Playback  
Playback  
[1] Motion picture playback............ 26  
Preparation  
Before using  
[2] Still picture playback................. 27  
[1] Parts identification and  
Editing  
handling........................................ 8  
[1] Deleting scenes/still pictures ... 28  
[2] Formatting.................................. 29  
Setup  
[1] Power supply.............................. 11  
Inserting the battery ..................... 11  
Charging the battery .................... 12  
Charging and recording time........ 13  
[2] Recording to a card ................... 15  
Cards that you can use with  
this unit......................................... 15  
Inserting/removing an SD card .... 16  
[3] Turning the unit on/off............... 17  
Turning the power on and off  
With a TV  
[1] Watching Video/Pictures on  
your TV ....................................... 30  
Others  
Specifications ....................................... 31  
Reading the Operating Instructions  
(PDF format).......................................... 35  
with the power button................... 17  
Turning the power on and off  
with the LCD monitor ................... 17  
[4] Selecting a mode ....................... 18  
[5] Using the menu screen ............. 19  
Language selection...................... 19  
[6] Setting date and time................. 20  
Recording  
Recording (Basic)  
[1] Before recording........................ 21  
Intelligent auto mode.................... 21  
[2] Recording motion pictures ....... 22  
[3] Recording still pictures............. 23  
[4] Recording functions .................. 24  
Enhanced optical zoom................ 24  
Digital zoom function.................... 24  
Image stabilizer function .............. 25  
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Accessories  
Check the accessories before using this unit.  
Product numbers correct as of December 2009. These may be subject to change.  
Optional accessories  
Battery pack  
VW-VBL090  
(SDR-S50)  
(SDR-T50)  
Some optional accessories may not be  
available in some countries.  
Battery charger (VW-BC10E)  
Battery pack  
VW-VBK180  
(SDR-H85)  
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBL090)  
(SDR-S50)  
(SDR-T50)  
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBK180)  
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBK360)  
AC adaptor  
VSK0712  
*
Video DC light (VW-LDC103E)  
AC cable  
K2CQ29A00002  
Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E)  
Shoe adaptor (VW-SK12E)  
DVD burner (VW-BN2)  
AV cable  
Accessory kit (VW-ACK180E)  
K2KYYYY00054  
* The shoe adaptor VW-SK12E (optional)  
is necessary.  
USB cable  
K1HY04YY0032  
CD-ROM  
Software  
CD-ROM  
Operating Instructions  
VFF0568  
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Preparation  
Before using  
Parts identification and  
handling  
1
1
LCD monitor  
Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of  
the arrow with your fingers.  
1
2 3  
It can open up to 90o.  
4 5 6 7 89  
It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens  
or 90o B towards the opposite direction.  
The brightness and colour level of the  
LCD monitor can be adjusted.  
10  
11  
Due to limitations in LCD production  
technology, there may be some tiny bright  
or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.  
However, this is not a malfunction and  
does not affect the recorded picture.  
2
3
Intelligent auto/Manual button  
[iA/MANUAL] (l 21)  
Optical image stabilizer button  
[
, O.I.S.] (l 25)  
4
5
6
7
Power button [ ] (l 17)  
Delete button [ ] (l 28)  
Long recording button [LONG REC.]  
Audio-video output terminal [A/V]  
(l 30)  
Use the AV cable (only the supplied  
cable).  
8
9
USB terminal [  
Access lamp [ACCESS]  
]
(l 16)  
10 SD card slot (l 16)  
11 SD card cover [SD CARD] (l 16)  
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12 Lens cover  
13 Lens  
14 Open/close switch for the lens cover  
For the lens protection, be sure to close the  
lens cover when not in use.  
Slide open/close switch for the lens  
cover.  
12  
13  
14  
15  
15 Microphone (built-in, stereo)  
16 AF/AE button [AF/AE]  
17 Joystick  
16 17  
18 19  
Use the joystick to select the recording  
functions and playback operations, and to  
operate the menu screen.  
Move the joystick up, down, left, or right  
to select a setting or scene and then  
press the joystick to set it.  
20  
21  
1
2
Select by moving up, down, left or right.  
Set by pressing the centre.  
Menu screen operations (l 19)  
To select the recording functions  
To adjust manually  
Playback operations (l 26, 27)  
18 Mode switch (l 18)  
19 Recording start/stop button (l 22)  
20 Menu button [MENU] (l 19)  
21 Battery holder (l 11)  
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22 Photoshot button [  
] (l 23)  
23 When recording: Zoom lever [W/T]  
22 23 24  
25  
26  
(l 24)  
When playing back: Thumbnail  
display switch [  
/
]/Volume  
lever [sVOLr]  
24 Speaker  
25 Status indicator (l 17)  
26 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD]  
(SDR-H85) (l 5)  
27 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 12)  
Do not use any other AC adaptors  
except the supplied one.  
28 Grip belt  
27  
28  
Adjust the belt length and the pad  
position.  
1
2
3
Flip the belt.  
Adjust the length.  
Replace the belt.  
29 Battery release lever [BATTERY]  
(l 11)  
30 Tripod receptacle  
29  
30  
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Preparation  
Setup  
Power supply  
1
About batteries that you can use with this unit  
/
SDR-S50  
SDR-T50  
The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBL090/VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360.  
SDR-H85  
The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360.  
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 can be used. (Only  
batteries which support this function can be used) Note that Panasonic can only guarantee the quality,  
performance or safety of genuine Panasonic batteries and not those made by other companies.  
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are  
made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately  
protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a  
possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not  
liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure  
that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.  
Inserting the battery  
Press the power button to turn off the power. (  
l
17)  
Install the battery by inserting 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 and  
remove the battery when unlocked.  
A
Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.  
BATTERY  
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Charging the battery  
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before  
using this unit.  
The unit is in the standby condition 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 the AC adaptor, then the AC outlet.  
For the AC cable, plug in 2 and then 3.  
The status indicator will flash red at an interval of 2 seconds, indicating that charging has  
begun.  
Connecting to the AC outlet  
If you turn on this unit while charging the battery using the AC adaptor, you can use the  
power supplied from the AC outlet to power the unit for use.  
We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 7, 13).  
If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.  
Do not heat or expose to flame.  
Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period  
of time with doors and windows closed.  
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.  
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Charging and recording time  
Charging/Recording time  
Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%  
SDR-S50/SDR-T50  
Battery model number  
[Voltage/Capacity  
(minimum)]  
Maximum  
continuously  
recordable time  
Actual  
recordable time  
Charging time  
Supplied battery/  
VW-VBL090  
2 h 20 min  
1 h 20 min  
40 min  
(optional)  
[3.6 V/895 mAh]  
VW-VBK180  
(optional)  
[3.6 V/1790 mAh]  
2 h 50 min  
4 h 50 min  
2 h 55 min  
6 h  
1 h 30 min  
3 h 10 min  
VW-VBK360  
(optional)  
[3.6 V/3580 mAh]  
SDR-H85  
Battery model  
number  
[Voltage/  
Capacity  
Maximum  
Charging Recording Recording continuously  
Actual  
recordable  
time  
time  
destination  
mode  
recordable  
time  
(minimum)]  
XP  
2 h 30 min  
2 h 30 min  
2 h 35 min  
2 h 40 min  
1 h 15 min  
1 h 20 min  
1 h 20 min  
1 h 25 min  
HDD  
SP/LP/LXP/  
LSP/LLP  
Supplied battery/  
VW-VBK180  
2 h 50 min  
(optional)  
XP/SP  
[3.6 V/1790 mAh]  
SD  
LP/LXP/  
LSP/LLP  
XP  
SP  
5 h  
2 h 40 min  
2 h 40 min  
5 h 5 min  
HDD  
SD  
LP/LXP/  
LSP/LLP  
5 h 10 min  
2 h 45 min  
VW-VBK360  
(optional)  
4 h 50 min  
XP  
SP  
5 h 15 min  
5 h 20 min  
2 h 45 min  
2 h 50 min  
[3.6 V/3580 mAh]  
LP/LXP/  
LSP/LLP  
5 h 25 min  
2 h 50 min  
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These times are approximations.  
The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.  
Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as  
high/low temperature.  
VW-VBL090 is not available for  
.
SDR-H85  
The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping  
recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc.  
The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction.  
Battery capacity indication  
The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.  
#
#
#
#
If there is less than 3 minutes remaining,  
will become red. If the battery discharges, then ( ) will flash.  
then  
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 remaining battery capacity. The  
actual time can vary depending on your actual use.  
If the actual remaining time exceeds 9 hours 59 minutes, the indication will stay green  
and will not change until the remaining time falls below 9 hours 59 minutes.  
When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining  
battery capacity will not be shown.  
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Preparation  
Setup  
Recording to a card  
2
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. When using an SDHC memory card/SDXC  
memory card with other equipment, check the equipment is compatible with these memory  
cards.  
Cards that you can use with this unit  
Use SD cards conforming to Class 2 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for  
motion picture recording.  
Still picture  
recording  
Card type  
Capacity  
Motion picture recording  
Cannot be used.  
8 MB/16 MB  
Cannot be guaranteed in operation.  
The recording may suddenly stop  
during motion picture recording  
depending on the SD card you use.  
SD  
Memory  
Card  
32 MB/64 MB/  
128 MB/256 MB  
Can be  
used.  
512 MB/1 GB/2 GB  
4 GB/6 GB/8 GB/  
12 GB/16 GB/  
24 GB/32 GB  
SDHC  
Memory  
Card  
Can be used.  
SDXC  
Memory  
Card  
48 GB/64 GB  
* The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes.  
Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards/  
SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following  
website.  
(This website is in English only.)  
4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory  
Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.  
When the write-protect switch A on SD card is locked, no recording,  
deletion or editing will be possible on the card.  
Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.  
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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 29) When the SD card is formatted, all  
of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.  
Caution:  
Check that the access lamp has gone off.  
Access lamp [ACCESS] A  
When this unit is accessing the SD card or built-in memory, the access lamp lights up.  
1 Open the LCD monitor.  
2 Open the SD card cover and insert (remove) the SD card into (from)  
the card slot.  
Face the label side B in the direction shown in the illustration and press it straight in as far  
as it will go.  
Press the centre of the SD card and then pull it straight out.  
3 Securely close the SD card cover.  
Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SD card.  
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Preparation  
Setup  
Turning the unit on/off  
3
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 the  
status indicator goes off.  
A
The status indicator lights.  
Turning the power on and off with the LCD monitor  
Power is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and power is turned off when it is  
closed.  
During normal use, opening and closing of the LCD monitor can be conveniently used  
to turn the power on/off.  
To turn on the power  
To turn off the power  
A
The status indicator lights.  
B
The status indicator goes off.  
In the following cases, opening the LCD monitor does not turn on the power. Press the  
power button to turn on the power.  
jWhen the unit is purchased  
jWhen you have turned off the power using the power button  
The power will not turn off while recording motion pictures even if the LCD monitor is  
closed.  
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Preparation  
Setup  
Selecting a mode  
4
Change the mode to recording or playback.  
Operate the mode switch to change the mode to  
or  
.
Recording mode (l 22, 23)  
Playback mode (l 26, 27)  
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Preparation  
Setup  
Using the menu screen  
5
ENTER  
MENU  
1
2
Press the MENU button.  
4
Select the desired setting, then press  
the joystick to enter the selection.  
Select the desired top menu  
move the joystick right or press the  
joystick.  
A, then  
To get back to the previous screen  
Move the joystick left.  
To exit the menu screen  
Press the MENU button.  
3
Select the submenu item  
move the joystick right or press the  
joystick.  
B, then  
Language selection  
You can select the language on the screen display  
and the menu screen.  
1
Press the MENU button, then select  
[SETUP] [LANGUAGE] and press  
the joystick.  
>
2
Select [English] and press the  
joystick.  
Descriptions of submenus and current  
settings on menus are displayed scrolling  
at the bottom of the screen.  
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Preparation  
Setup  
Setting date and time  
6
When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time  
will appear.  
Select [YES] and perform steps 2 to 3 below to set the date and time.  
¬ Change the mode to  
.
1 Select the menu. (l 19)  
Changing the date format  
Select the menu. (l 19)  
[SETUP] # [CLOCK SET]  
[SETUP] # [DATE FORMAT] # [Y/M/D]/  
2 Select the date or time, then  
adjust the desired value with  
the joystick.  
[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 battery needs to be  
charged. To recharge the built-in lithium  
battery, connect the AC adaptor or attach  
the battery to this unit. Leave the unit as it  
is for approx. 24 hours and the battery will  
maintain the date and time for approx.  
6 months. (The battery is still being  
recharged even if the power is off.)  
A
Displaying the World time setting:  
[HOME]/ [DESTINATION]  
The year can be set between 2000 and  
2039.  
The 24-hour system is used to display the  
time.  
3 Press the joystick to enter the  
selection.  
The clock function starts at [00] seconds.  
A message may be displayed prompting  
you to set the world time.  
Press the MENU button to complete the  
setting.  
Changing the date and time display  
mode  
Select the menu. (l 19)  
[SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # [OFF]/[D/T]/  
[DATE]  
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Recording  
Recording (Basic)  
Before recording  
1
Intelligent auto mode  
The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you  
want to record.  
/MANUAL  
Intelligent auto/Manual button  
[iA/MANUAL]  
Press this button to change the mode to  
Intelligent auto mode or manual mode.  
Mode  
Scene  
Effect  
Portrait  
When the object is a  
person  
Faces are detected and focused  
automatically, and the brightness is  
adjusted so it is recorded clearly.  
Scenery  
Recording outdoors  
The whole landscape will be recorded  
vividly without whiting out the  
background sky, which may be very  
bright.  
Spotlight  
Low light  
Under a spotlight  
Very bright object is recorded clearly.  
Dark room or twilight It can record very clearly even in a dark  
room or twilight.  
Normal  
Other situations  
Contrast is adjusted automatically for  
clear image.  
Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter the desired mode.  
In the portrait mode, one that is bigger and close to centre of the screen will be surrounded  
by an orange frame.  
Image stabilizer function (l 25) is set to Active mode/ON in all modes.  
Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions, such as when faces are  
of certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used.  
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Recording  
Recording (Basic)  
Recording motion  
pictures  
2
Open the lens cover before turning the unit on. (l 9)  
0h00m00s  
SP  
R
h
m
1
20  
1 Change the mode to  
and  
Still pictures can be recorded while  
recording the motion picture.  
open the LCD monitor.  
The images recorded between pressing  
the recording start/stop button to start  
recording and pressing it again to pause  
recording become one scene.  
The scene is automatically divided when  
the recorded data exceeds 1.9 GB. (The  
recording will continue.)  
2 Press the recording start/stop  
button to start recording.  
When you begin recording,  
While recording is in progress, the recording  
will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed.  
;
changes to  
¥.  
3
Press the recording start/stop  
button again to pause recording.  
Normal recording mode:  
SD CARD  
Screen indications in the  
Maximum number of recordable scenes: 9801  
Maximum number of different dates: 99  
(In the case of SD cards it is the maximum  
number of recordable scenes per card.)  
Built-in Memory/HDD  
motion picture recording mode  
0h00m00s  
SP  
R 1h20m  
SDR-T50  
/
SDR-H85  
Maximum number of recordable scenes:  
98901  
Maximum number of different dates:  
999  
A
B
Recording mode  
Long recording mode:  
Maximum number of recordable scenes:  
89100  
Maximum number of different dates:  
99  
When either of them reaches to the maximum  
limit, additional scenes cannot be recorded.  
Remaining time left for recording  
(When the remaining time is less than  
1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes red.)  
Recording time elapsed  
Each time the unit is put into recording  
pause, the counter display will be reset  
to “0h00m00s”.  
C
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Recording  
Recording (Basic)  
Recording still pictures  
3
Open the lens cover before turning on the power. (l 9)  
Still pictures can also be recorded while recording motion pictures.  
1 Change the mode to  
and  
About the screen indications in  
open the LCD monitor.  
still picture recording  
2 Press the  
button.  
R3000  
Because of slower shutter speeds, it is  
recommended that you use a tripod when  
recording in low light.  
R3000:  
Remaining number of still  
pictures  
(Flashes in red when [0]  
appears.)  
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Recording  
Recording (Basic)  
Recording functions  
4
¬ Change the mode to  
.
ヷヰロ  
Zoom lever  
T side:  
Close-up recording (zoom in)  
W side:  
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)  
The zoom speed varies depending on the  
range over which the zoom lever is moved.  
T
W  
6
Enhanced optical zoom  
Digital zoom function  
It is possible to enhance the zoom  
magnification up to 78k without degrading  
the image quality when recording.  
If the zoom magnification exceeds 78k ,  
then the digital zoom function will be  
activated. The maximum magnification  
provided by the digital zoom can be  
switched.  
If you take your finger off the zoom lever  
during zoom operation, the operation  
sound may be recorded. When returning  
the zoom lever to the original position,  
move it quietly.  
When distant subjects are brought closer,  
they are focused at about 1.5 m or more.  
When the zoom magnification is 1k, this  
unit can focus on a subject approx. 2 cm  
away from the lens.  
Select the menu. (l 19)  
[RECORD SETUP] # [D.ZOOM] #  
desired setting  
[OFF]:  
[100k]:  
[3500k]:  
Optical zoom only (Up to 78k)  
Up to 100k  
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 the image quality is degraded.  
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Image stabilizer function  
Optical image stabilizer can stabilize the  
image without decreasing the image quality  
as much.  
¬ Change the mode to  
.
ヰハリハヴハ  
Optical image stabilizer button  
Pressing the button changes the  
optical image stabilizer setting.  
#
# OFF  
Set the manual mode before setting  
the Optical Image Stabilizer function  
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.  
Stabilization may not be possible under  
strong shaking.  
When a tripod is used, we recommend  
that you turn the image stabilizer off.  
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Playback  
Playback  
Motion picture playback  
1
Select [VIDEO/Built-inMemory] to play back the built-in  
memory.  
Select [VIDEO/SD CARD] to play back the SD card.  
1
2
Change the mode to  
.
Use the joystick to select the play mode  
select icon  
joystick.  
A, then press the centre of the  
SDR-H85  
Select [VIDEO/HDD] to play back the HDD.  
Select [VIDEO/SD CARD] to play back the SD card.  
3
Select the media you wish to play back,  
then press the centre of the joystick.  
SDR-S50  
4
Select the scene to be played back, then  
press the joystick.  
The operation icon will be displayed or hidden each time  
the centre of the joystick is pressed.  
Next (previous) page can be displayed by selecting  
.
/
5
Select the playback operation with the  
joystick.  
Select [VIDEO/SD CARD] to play back the SD card.  
0h00m00s  
SDR-T50  
1
/;  
:
Playback/Pause  
6
5
:
:
Rewind playback  
Fast forward playback  
Stops the playback and shows the  
thumbnails.  
:
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Playback  
Playback  
Still picture playback  
2
Select [PICTURE/Built-inMemory] to play back the built-in  
memory.  
Select [PICTURE/SD CARD] to play back the SD card.  
1
2
Change the mode to  
.
Use the joystick to select the play mode  
select icon  
joystick.  
A, then press the centre of the  
SDR-H85  
Select [PICTURE/HDD] to play back the HDD.  
Select [PICTURE/SD CARD] to play back the SD card.  
3
Select the media you wish to play back,  
then press the centre of the joystick.  
SDR-S50  
4
Select the still picture to be played  
back, then press the joystick.  
The operation icon will be displayed or hidden each time  
the centre of the joystick is pressed.  
Next (previous) page can be displayed by selecting  
.
/
5
Select the playback operation with  
the joystick.  
Select [PICTURE/SD CARD] to play back the SD card.  
SDR-T50  
1
/
;
:
Slide show (playback of the still pictures in  
numerical order) start/pause.  
2;  
;1  
:
:
Plays back the previous picture.  
Plays back the next picture.  
:
Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails.  
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Playback  
Editing  
Deleting scenes/still  
pictures  
1
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  
pictures to be deleted are being played  
back.  
Deleting multiple scenes/still pictures from the thumbnail display  
1 Press the  
thumbnail view screen is  
displayed.  
button while the  
Select the scene/still picture to  
be deleted, then press the  
joystick.  
A scene or still picture will be selected,  
2 Select [SELECT] or [ALL  
SCENES] and press the  
joystick.  
and  
will be displayed. Press the centre  
of the joystick again to deselect.  
Up to 99 scenes can be selected to be  
deleted.  
4
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in  
step 2)  
Select [Delete] and press the  
joystick or press the  
button.  
To continuously delete other scenes/still  
pictures, repeat steps 3-4  
When [ALL SCENES] is selected, all the  
scenes or still pictures on the selected  
media will be deleted.  
(In case of playing back scenes or still  
pictures by date, all the scenes or still  
pictures on the selected date will be  
deleted.)  
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.  
Protected scenes/still pictures cannot be  
deleted.  
To complete editing  
Press the MENU button.  
3
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in  
step 2)  
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Playback  
Editing  
Formatting  
2
Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the  
medium will be erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, DVD  
disc etc.  
Select the menu. (l 19)  
SDR-S50  
[SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD]  
Select [YES], then press the joystick.  
After formatting is complete, press the MENU button to close the message screen.  
/
SDR-T50  
SDR-H85  
[SETUP] # [FORMAT MEDIA]  
1 Select [SD CARD], [Built-inMemory] or [HDD] and press the joystick.  
2 Select [YES], then press the joystick.  
After formatting is complete, press the MENU button to close the message screen.  
/
SDR-T50  
SDR-H85  
Perform a physical formatting of the built-in memory/HDD when this unit is to be disposed/  
transferred.  
Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card, while formatting. Do not expose the unit to  
vibrations or shock.  
Use this unit to format media.  
Formatting built-in memory or HDD is only available with this unit.  
Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card may  
not be used on this unit.  
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Playback  
With a TV  
Watching Video/Pictures  
on your TV  
1
The motion pictures and still pictures recorded by this unit can be played back 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 motion pictures and still pictures recorded on an  
SD card may be played back on the TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for  
details about TV compatibility.)  
A
AV cable (supplied)  
Insert the plugs as far as they will  
go.  
Do not use any other AV cables  
except the supplied one.  
Select the video input on the TV  
that this unit is connected to.  
VIDEO IN  
AUDIO IN  
1 Connect this unit and a TV.  
If the image or audio from this unit  
does not appear on the TV  
Check the connections.  
2 Turn on this unit, and change  
the mode to  
.
Check that the plugs are inserted as far as  
they go.  
3 Start playback on this unit.  
Check the TV’s input setting (input  
switch). (For more information, please  
read the operating instructions for the  
TV.)  
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Others  
Specifications  
SD Video Camera  
/
SDR-T50  
SDR-S50  
SD/HDD Video Camera  
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  
2.9 W  
SDR-H85  
3.5 W  
Charging:  
SDR-S50  
7.7 W  
SDR-H85  
7.7 W  
/
/
SDR-T50  
SDR-T50  
Signal system  
CCIR: 625 lines, 50 fields PAL colour signal  
Normal recording mode: Based on the SD-Video standard  
Recording SD card  
format  
Built-in  
memory  
Normal recording mode:  
Independent standard  
SDR-T50  
HDD  
Normal recording mode:  
Independent standard  
SDR-H85  
Long recording mode: Independent standard  
Image sensor  
Lens  
1/8z CCD image sensor  
Total: 800 K  
Effective pixels:520 K (4:3), 470 K (16:9)  
Auto Iris, F1.9 to F5.7  
Focal length: 1.48 mm to 104 mm  
Macro (Wide range AF)  
35 mm equivalent:  
Optical zoom:  
37.4 mm to 2625 mm (4:3)  
36.5 mm to 2571 mm (16:9)  
Enhanced optical zoom:  
33.5 mm to 2625 mm (4:3)  
32.8 mm to 2571 mm (16:9)  
Minimum focus distance:  
Approx. 2 cm (Wide)/Approx. 1.5 m (Tele)  
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Zoom  
70k optical zoom, 78k enhanced optical zoom, 100k/3500k  
digital zoom  
Monitor  
2.7z wide LCD monitor (approx. 123 K dots)  
Stereo (with a zoom function)  
1 round speaker  
Microphone  
Speaker  
White balance  
adjustment  
Auto tracking white balance system  
Standard illumination  
1,400 lx  
Minimum required  
illumination  
Approx. 5 lx (1/25 in low light mode)  
Approx. 2 lx with the colour night view function  
AV terminal video  
output level  
1.0 Vp-p, 75 h, PAL system  
AV terminal audio  
output level (Line)  
316 mV, 600 h  
USB  
SD card  
Read only (No copyright protection support)  
Built-in  
memory  
Read only  
Read only  
SDR-T50  
SDR-H85  
HDD  
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type Mini AB  
Dimensions  
Mass  
/
54.9 mm (W)k64 mm (H)k107.3 mm (D)  
(excluding projecting parts)  
SDR-S50  
SDR-T50  
55.1 mm (W)k64 mm (H)k107.3 mm (D)  
(excluding projecting parts)  
SDR-H85  
Approx. 212 g  
SDR-S50  
[without battery (supplied) and an SD card  
(optional)]  
Approx. 213 g  
[without battery (supplied)]  
SDR-T50  
SDR-H85  
SDR-S50  
Approx. 273 g  
[without battery (supplied)]  
Mass in operation  
Approx. 239 g  
[with battery (supplied) and an SD card  
(optional)]  
Approx. 238 g  
[with battery (supplied)]  
SDR-T50  
SDR-H85  
Approx. 317.5 g  
[with battery (supplied)]  
Operating temperature 0 oC to 40 oC  
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Operating humidity  
10% to 80%  
See page 13  
Battery operation time  
Motion pictures  
Recording SD card  
media  
SD Memory Card:  
512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant)  
SDHC Memory Card:  
4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 24 GB, 32 GB (FAT32  
system compliant)  
SDXC Memory Card:  
48 GB, 64 GB (exFAT system compliant)  
Built-in  
memory  
4 GB  
SDR-T50  
SDR-H85  
HDD  
80 GB  
Compression  
Normal recording mode: MPEG-2  
Long recording mode: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264  
Recording mode and  
transfer rate  
XP: Approx. 10 Mbps (VBR)  
SP: Approx. 5 Mbps (VBR)  
LP: Approx. 2.5 Mbps (VBR)  
LXP: Approx. 5 Mbps (VBR)  
LSP: Approx. 2.5 Mbps (VBR)  
LLP: Approx. 1.25 Mbps (VBR)  
Picture size  
640k480 (4:3), 640k360 (16:9)  
Audio compression  
Normal recording mode: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 2  
Long recording mode: AAC  
16 bit (48 kHz)  
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Still pictures  
Recording SD card  
media  
SD Memory Card:  
8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB,  
1 GB, 2 GB (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant)  
SDHC Memory Card:  
4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 24 GB, 32 GB (FAT32  
system compliant)  
SDXC Memory Card:  
48 GB, 64 GB (exFAT system compliant)  
Built-in  
memory  
4 GB  
SDR-T50  
SDR-H85  
HDD  
80 GB  
Compression  
JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2  
standard), DPOF corresponding  
Picture size  
640k480 (4:3), 640k360 (16:9)  
AC adaptor  
Information for your safety  
Power source:  
Power consumption:  
DC output:  
AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz  
12 W  
DC 5.0 V, 1.6 A (Unit operation)  
Dimensions  
Mass  
46 mm (W)k25 mm (H)k75.5 mm (D)  
Approx. 115 g  
Specifications may change without prior notice.  
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Others  
Reading the Operating Instructions  
(PDF format)  
You have practised the basic operations  
introduced in these operating instructions and  
want to progress to advanced operations.  
readstep2_allversions.html  
If using the following OS  
You want to check the Troubleshooting.  
jWindows 2000 SP4  
jWindows XP SP2/SP3  
jWindows Vista SP1/SP2  
jWindows 7  
Insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating  
Instructions (supplied), click [Adobe(R)  
Reader(R)] and then follow the messages  
on the screen to install.  
In these kinds of situations refer to  
Operating Instructions (PDF format)  
recorded on the CD-ROM containing the  
Operating Instructions (supplied).  
For Windows  
1
Turn the PC on and insert the  
CD-ROM containing the  
Operating Instructions  
(supplied).  
To uninstall the Operating  
Instructions (PDF format)  
Delete the PDF file from the “Program  
Files\Panasonic\SDR\” folder.  
When the contents in the Program Files  
folder cannot be displayed, click the [Show  
the contents of this folder] to display them.  
2 Select the desired language  
and then click [Operating  
Instructions] to install.  
For Mac  
Turn the PC on and insert the  
(Example: When an English language OS)  
1
CD-ROM containing the  
Operating Instructions  
(supplied).  
2 Open the “Manual” folder in  
“VFF0568” and then copy the  
PDF file with the desired  
language inside the folder.  
3 Double click the “S50_T50_H85  
Operating Instructions”  
shortcut icon on the desktop.  
When the Operating Instructions  
(PDF format) will not open  
3 Double click the PDF file to  
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or  
later or Adobe Reader 6.0 or later to browse or  
print the Operating Instructions (PDF format).  
Download and install a version of Adobe  
Reader that you can use with your OS from  
the following Web Site.  
open it.  
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EU  
Panasonic Corporation  
Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2)  
Panasonic Testing Centre  
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH  
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany  
© Panasonic Corporation 2009  

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