Philips Camcorder SDR S50 User Manual
Operating Instructions  
SD/HDD Video Camera  
SD Video Camera  
Model No. SDR-H85  
Model No. SDR-S50  
Before use, please read these instructions completely.  
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∫ For the purposes of these  
operating instructions  
Information on Disposal in other  
Countries outside the European  
Union  
≥ 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  
This symbol is only valid  
in the European Union.  
If you wish to discard  
this product, please  
contact your local  
authorities or dealer  
are indicated by  
in these  
operating instructions.  
≥ Functions that can be used for still picture  
recording/still picture playback are  
indicated by  
instructions.  
in these operating  
and ask for the correct  
method of disposal.  
≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an  
arrow, for example: l 00  
∫ Indemnity about recorded  
content  
Panasonic does not accept any  
∫ Handling of HDD [SDR-H85]  
SDR-H85  
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-HDD related  
component).  
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.  
Do not expose the HDD to vibrations and  
shocks.  
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.  
These operating instructions are designed  
for use with models SDR-H85 and  
. Pictures may be slightly  
SDR-S50  
different from the original.  
≥ The illustrations used in these operating  
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.  
instructions show model  
however, parts of the explanation refer to  
different models.  
≥ Depending on the model, some functions  
are not available.  
,
SDR-S50  
≥ Features may vary, so please read  
carefully.  
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. (l 77, 84)  
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If the HDD experiences any abnormality,  
back up data immediately.  
∫ Carefully observe copyright  
laws  
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.  
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.  
∫ Cards that you can use with  
Once the HDD is out of order, data cannot  
be restored.  
this unit  
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card  
and SDXC Memory Card  
Operation may stop in hot or cold  
environments.  
The unit is disabled in order to protect the  
HDD.  
≥ 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.  
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.  
≥ Refer to page 18 for more details on SD  
cards.  
Transportation  
When the unit is transported, turn off the  
power and be careful not to shake, fall, or  
impact the unit.  
Falling detection  
[
] 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 11)  
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.  
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.  
(l 108)  
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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.  
∫ 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  
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.  
See http://www.mpegla.com.  
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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.  
≥ IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks  
of International Business Machines  
Corporation of the U.S.  
®
™
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≥ 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.  
≥ 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.  
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Contents  
Information for Your Safety.................... 2  
Accessories............................................. 8  
Recording  
Recording (Basic)  
Preparation  
[1] Before recording........................ 32  
Intelligent auto mode ................... 33  
Quick start.................................... 35  
Quick power on............................ 35  
[2] Recording motion pictures....... 36  
Selecting a media to record  
Before using  
[1] Parts identification and  
handling........................................ 9  
Setup  
[1] Power supply.............................. 12  
Inserting the battery ..................... 13  
Charging the battery .................... 14  
Charging and recording time........ 16  
[2] Recording to a card ................... 18  
Cards that you can use with  
this unit......................................... 18  
Inserting/removing an SD card .... 20  
[3] Turning the unit on/off............... 21  
Turning the power on and off  
[SDR-H85] ................................... 37  
Recording in long recording  
mode............................................ 38  
Recording modes/approximate  
recordable time............................ 39  
Shooting guide............................. 41  
[3] Recording still pictures............. 42  
Picture size .................................. 43  
Simultaneous recording  
(recording still pictures while  
with the power button................... 21  
Turning the power on and off  
recording motion pictures) ........... 43  
Number of recordable pictures .... 43  
[4] Recording functions.................. 44  
Enhanced optical zoom ............... 44  
Digital zoom function ................... 44  
Image stabilizer function .............. 45  
[5] AF/AE tracking ........................... 46  
with the LCD monitor ................... 21  
[4] Selecting a mode ....................... 22  
[5] Using the menu screen ............. 23  
Language selection...................... 24  
Menu list....................................... 24  
[6] Setting date and time................. 28  
World time setting (Displaying the  
time of the travel destination)....... 29  
[7] Adjusting LCD monitor.............. 30  
LCD monitor adjustment .............. 30  
Recording Yourself....................... 31  
Recording (Advanced)  
[1] Recording functions of  
operation icons.......................... 47  
Operation icons............................ 47  
[2] Recording functions of  
menus ......................................... 51  
[3] Manual recording functions...... 55  
White balance.............................. 56  
Manual shutter speed/  
iris adjustment.............................. 57  
Recording with manual focus....... 58  
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Playback  
Backup  
Playback  
With other products  
[1] Motion picture playback............ 59  
Creating still picture from motion  
picture .......................................... 62  
Time frame index ......................... 62  
Playing back motion pictures  
[1] Connecting a DVD burner to  
copy to/play back a disc............... 77  
Preparing for copying/playing  
back ............................................. 77  
Copying to discs .......................... 79  
Playing back the copied disc ....... 81  
Managing the copied disc............ 82  
[2] Dubbing images onto other  
video device ............................... 83  
by date ......................................... 63  
Repeat playback .......................... 64  
Resuming the previous  
playback....................................... 64  
[2] Still picture playback ................. 65  
Playing back still pictures  
With a PC  
by date ......................................... 66  
Changing the playback setting and  
playing back the slide show ......... 67  
Before using  
[1] What you can do with a PC....... 84  
End User License Agreement...... 86  
[2] Operating environment ............. 87  
Editing  
[1] Deleting scenes/still pictures ... 68  
Protecting scenes/still pictures..... 69  
[2] Dividing a scene to partially  
delete........................................... 70  
[3] DPOF setting .............................. 71  
[4] Copying between SD card and  
HDD ................................................. 72  
Copying [SDR-H85] ..................... 73  
[5] Formatting .................................. 74  
Setup  
[1] Installation.................................. 90  
[2] Connecting to a PC.................... 92  
About the PC display ................... 94  
Using with a PC  
[1] Starting VideoCam Suite 3.0..... 95  
Reading the operating  
instructions of the software  
applications.................................. 95  
Upload to YouTube ...................... 96  
[2] If using Mac................................ 97  
With a TV  
[1] Watching Video/Pictures on  
your TV........................................ 75  
Others  
Indications  
[1] Indications.................................. 98  
[2] Messages.................................. 100  
About recovery........................... 101  
Helpful hints  
[1] Functions that cannot be used  
simultaneously......................... 102  
[2] Troubleshooting....................... 103  
Cautions for use ................................. 107  
Specifications ..................................... 112  
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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)  
Some optional accessories may not be  
available in some countries.  
Battery charger (VW-BC10GN)  
Battery pack  
VW-VBK180  
(SDR-H85)  
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBL090)  
(SDR-S50)  
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBK180)  
Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBK360)  
AC adaptor  
VSK0712  
*
Video DC light (VW-LDC103E)  
AC cable  
K2CJ29A00002  
Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E)  
Shoe adaptor (VW-SK12E)  
DVD burner (VW-BN2)  
AV cable  
K2KYYYY00054  
Accessory kit (VW-ACK180GN)  
* The shoe adaptor VW-SK12E (optional)  
is necessary.  
USB cable  
K1HY04YY0032  
CD-ROM  
Software  
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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. (l 30)  
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 33)  
Optical image stabilizer button  
[
, O.I.S.] (l 45)  
4
5
6
Power button [ ] (l 21)  
Delete button [ ] (l 68)  
Long recording button [LONG REC.]  
(l 38)  
7
Audio-video output terminal [A/V]  
(l 75, 83)  
≥ Use the AV cable (only the supplied  
cable).  
8
9
USB terminal [ ] (l 78, 92)  
Access lamp [ACCESS]  
(l 20)  
10 SD card slot (l 20)  
11 SD card cover [SD CARD] (l 20)  
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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] (l 46)  
17 Joystick  
Use the joystick to select the recording  
functions and playback operations, and to  
operate the menu screen.  
16 17  
18 19  
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 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 Battery holder (l 13)  
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22 Photoshot button [  
] (l 42)  
23 When recording: Zoom lever [W/T]  
22 23 24  
25  
26  
(l 44)  
When playing back: Thumbnail  
display switch [  
Volume lever [sVOLr] (l 61)  
24 Speaker  
/
] (l 60)/  
25 Status indicator (l 21)  
26 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD]  
(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  
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 13)  
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  
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.  
≥
The unit has a function for judging whether the battery can be used  
SDR-H85  
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.  
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Inserting the battery  
≥ Press the power button to turn off the power. (l 21)  
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.  
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∫ 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.  
≥ Refer to page 110 when the status indicator flashes either rapidly or slowly.  
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 8, 16).  
≥ 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  
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  
SD  
SP/LP/LXP/  
LSP/LLP  
Supplied battery/  
VW-VBK180  
(optional)  
[3.6 V/1790 mAh]  
2 h 50 min  
XP/SP  
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 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.  
(l 104)  
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.  
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≥ 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.  
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 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 74) 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, 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.  
≥ See page 110 for details on handling the SD card.  
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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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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 36, 42)  
Playback mode (l 59, 65)  
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Setup  
Using the menu screen  
5
ENTER  
MENU  
1 Press the MENU button.  
2 Select the desired top menu A,  
then move the joystick right or  
press the joystick.  
4 Select the desired setting, then  
press the joystick to enter the  
selection.  
To get back to the previous screen  
Move the joystick left.  
3 Select the submenu item B,  
then move the joystick right or  
press the joystick.  
To exit the menu screen  
Press the MENU button.  
≥ Descriptions of submenus and current  
settings on menus are displayed scrolling  
at the bottom of the screen.  
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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.  
Menu list  
Part of the menu will not be used depending on the used functions. (l 102)  
Recording mode  
*1 It is not displayed when the Intelligent auto mode is on.  
*2 These menus are only for SDR-H85  
.
.
*3 These menus are only for  
SDR-S50  
RECORD SETUP  
[SCENE MODE]  
[D.ZOOM]  
[BACKLIGHT COMPENS.]  
[INTELLIGENT CONTRAST]  
(l 48)  
(l 49)  
(l 49)  
(l 49)  
(l 41)  
(l 52)  
(l 51)  
(l 44)  
(l 39)  
(l 52)  
(l 52)  
(l 49)  
(l 48)  
(l 48)  
(l 48)  
(l 52)  
*1  
*1  
[SOFT SKIN MODE]  
[REC MODE]  
*1  
[COLOUR NIGHT VIEW]  
[REC ASPECT]  
[FACE FRAMING]  
[GUIDE LINES]  
[WEB MODE]  
[SHOOTING GUIDE]  
[WIND NOISE  
*1  
CANCELLER]  
*1  
[ZOOM MIC]  
(l 53)  
(l 53)  
(l 58)  
[FADE]  
*1  
[WB ADJUST]  
[FADE COLOUR]  
*1  
[MF ASSIST]  
*1  
[AUTO SLOW SHTR]  
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PICTURE  
[SELF TIMER]  
[SHTR SOUND]  
SETUP  
(l 53)  
[DISPLAY]  
The screen indications are selected as  
shown in the illustration below.  
(l 53)  
[OFF]  
[ON]  
MEDIA SELECT*2  
A
SP  
R
1h20m  
Recording media may be set  
independently for both still pictures and  
motion pictures.  
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SDR-H85  
[EXT. DISPLAY]  
[CLOCK SET]  
[SET WORLD TIME]  
[DATE/TIME]  
[DATE FORMAT]  
[ECONOMY]  
(l 76)  
When recording to the SD card, select  
[SD CARD]. When recording to the  
HDD, select [HDD]. (l 37, 59, 65)  
(l 28)  
(l 29)  
(l 28)  
(l 28)  
[OFF]:  
The power saving function is not  
activated.  
[5 MINUTES]:  
When about 5 minutes have passed  
without any operation, this unit  
automatically turns off to save battery  
life.  
≥ The power save function will not  
activate when:  
jconnected to AC adaptor  
jusing the USB cable for PC, DVD  
burner etc.  
jPRE-REC is used  
[QUICK POWER ON]  
[QUICK START]  
(l 35)  
(l 35)  
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[ALERT SOUND]  
[DEMO MODE]  
Starting and stopping of recording and  
power on/off can be confirmed with this  
sound.  
This item is used to start the unit  
demonstration.  
(Only when the mode is at the  
position)  
2 Beeps for 4 times  
When an error occurs. Check the  
sentence displayed on the screen.  
(l 100)  
SDR-S50  
If [DEMO MODE] is switched [ON]  
when there is no SD card inserted, the  
demonstration automatically starts.  
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 demonstration  
automatically starts.  
[POWER LCD]  
[LCD SET]  
(l 30)  
(l 30)  
(l 76)  
[TV ASPECT]  
[INITIAL SET]  
Set to [YES] for changing the menu  
settings back to the default condition.  
If any operation takes place, the  
demonstration is cancelled. However if  
no operations take place for approx.  
10 minutes, the demonstration  
automatically starts again. To stop the  
demonstration, set [DEMO MODE] to  
[OFF] or insert an SD card.  
*2  
(Settings for [MEDIA SELECT]  
,
[CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will  
not be changed.)  
*2  
[FORMAT MEDIA]  
(l 74)  
*3  
[FORMAT CARD]  
(l 74)  
[LANGUAGE]  
(l 24)  
You can select the language on the  
screen display and the menu screen.  
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Playback mode  
*1 Only when the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, this  
does not appear.  
*2 Only when the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, this  
appears.  
*3 These menus are only for SDR-H85  
*4 These menus are only for  
.
.
SDR-S50  
*5 This appears only when the [PICTURE/SD CARD] is selected.  
*6 This appears only when the [VIDEO/HDD] is selected.  
SDR-H85  
VIDEO SETUP  
[REPEAT PLAY]  
DISC SETUP*2  
[FORMAT DISC]  
(l 64)  
(l 64)  
(l 69)  
(l 49)  
(l 82)  
(l 82)  
(l 82)  
(l 82)  
[RESUME PLAY]  
[AUTO PROTECT]  
[CANCEL PROTECT]  
[DISC STATUS]  
*1  
[SCENE PROTECT]  
[GUIDE LINES]  
EDIT SCENE*1  
SETUP  
*6  
*3  
[SPLIT&DELETE]  
(l 70)  
[MEDIA STATUS]  
(l 72)  
*4  
[DELETE]  
(l 68)  
[CARD STATUS]  
(l 72)  
COPY*1*3  
PHOTO SETUP  
*3  
*5  
(l 73)  
[DPOF SET]  
(l 71)  
*3  
(l 73)  
≥ For any other menus that are not  
described above, refer to menus with the  
same names for the recording mode and  
motion picture playback.  
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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 23)  
Changing the date format  
Select the menu. (l 23)  
[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  
(l 29):  
[HOME]/  
[DESTINATION]  
≥ The year can be set between 2000 and  
2039.  
≥ The 24-hour system is used to display the  
WARNING  
THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS UNIT  
MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY  
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. IF THIS IS  
NECESSARY, CONTACT THE PANASONIC  
CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE ON 132600  
FOR YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED  
SERVICE CENTRE.  
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. (l 29)  
≥ Press the MENU button to complete the  
setting.  
Changing the date and time display  
mode  
Select the menu. (l 23)  
[SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # [OFF]/[D/T]/  
[DATE]  
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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.  
region successively. If the home region  
has already been set once, execute the  
1 Select the menu. (l 23)  
[SETUP] # [SET WORLD TIME]  
menu operation for Step 1.  
≥ If the clock is not set, adjust the clock to  
the current time. (l 28)  
≥ When the [HOME] (your home region) is  
not set, the message appears. Press the  
joystick to move to Step 3.  
5
(Only when setting the region of your  
travel destination)  
Select your travel destination  
and enter the selection with the  
joystick.  
2
(Only when setting your home region)  
Select [HOME] and press the  
joystick.  
3
(Only when setting your home region)  
Select your home region and  
enter the selection with the  
joystick.  
C
D
The local time at the selected travel  
destination  
The time difference between the  
travel destination and the home  
region  
≥ To set to daylight savings time, press the  
joystick forward. appears and the  
summer time setting is turned on. The  
clock and time difference from the home  
region time are set forward by one hour.  
Press the joystick forward again to return  
to standard time.  
A
B
The current time  
The time difference from GMT  
(Greenwich Mean Time)  
≥ To set to daylight savings time, press the  
joystick forward. appears and the  
summer time setting is turned on; the time  
difference from GMT is set forward by one  
hour. Press the joystick forward again to  
return to standard time.  
≥ Close the setting by pressing the MENU  
button.  
appears and the time of the  
travel destination is indicated.  
To return the display to the home setting  
Set the home region using Step 1 to 3, and  
close the setting by pressing the MENU button.  
4
(Only when setting the region of your  
travel destination)  
Select [DESTINATION] and  
press the joystick.  
≥ When the home region is set for the first  
time, the screen for selecting home/travel  
destination appears after setting the home  
≥ If you cannot find your travel destination in  
the area shown on the screen, set it by  
using the time difference from your home  
region.  
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Setup  
Adjusting LCD monitor  
7
∫ POWER LCD  
LCD monitor adjustment  
This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor  
in bright places including outdoors.  
Select the menu. (l 23)  
≥ These settings will not affect the images  
actually recorded.  
∫ Adjusting the brightness and  
[SETUP] # [POWER LCD]  
colour level of the LCD monitor  
It adjusts brightness and colour density on  
the LCD monitor.  
+1  
: Makes even brighter /  
: Makes  
+2  
0
brighter /  
: No setting (normal) /  
-
1 :  
*
Makes darker /  
A
: Auto  
Select the menu. (l 23)  
* It is not displayed in the manual mode or  
in the playback mode.  
≥ If you use the AC adaptor, the +1  
indication appears and the screen  
becomes brighter automatically when the  
power is turned on.  
[SETUP] # [LCD SET]  
1 Use the joystick to select the  
item, then press the centre of  
the joystick.  
[BRIGHTNESS]:  
Brightness of the LCD monitor  
[COLOUR]:  
≥ The recordable time using the battery will  
become shorter when you use this unit  
with the LCD monitor lit up.  
Colour level of the LCD monitor  
≥ Select  
and press the centre of the  
joystick to return to the previous screen.  
2 Make adjustments  
≥ Close the setting by pressing the MENU  
button.  
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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 displayed  
even if you press the joystick.  
≥ Only some indications will appear on the  
screen. When  
appears, return the  
direction of the LCD monitor to normal  
position and check the warning/alarm  
indication. (l 100)  
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Recording  
Recording (Basic)  
Before recording  
1
∫ Basic camera positioning  
1
2
Hold the unit with both hands.  
Put your hand through the grip belt.  
≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with  
another person or object.  
≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is  
backlit, it will become dark in the recording.  
≥ Keep your arms near your body and separate your legs for better balance.  
≥ Do not cover the microphones with your hand.  
∫ Basic motion picture recording  
≥ The unit should normally be held steady when recording.  
≥ If you move the unit when recording, do so slowly, maintaining a constant speed.  
≥ The zoom operation is useful for recording subjects you cannot get close to, but overuse of  
zoom in and zoom out can make the resulting motion picture less enjoyable to watch.  
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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.  
≥ Please refer to page 55 about 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. (l 52)  
≥ Image stabilizer function (l 45) is set to Active mode/ON in all modes.  
≥ Faces may not 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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∫ About Intelligent auto mode  
Auto focus  
The unit focuses automatically.  
≥ Auto focus does not work correctly in the  
following situations. Record pictures in the  
manual focus mode. (l 58)  
When the Intelligent auto mode is set to on,  
the auto white balance and auto focus  
operate and automatically adjust the colour  
balance and focusing.  
jRecording distant and close-up objects  
at the same time  
jRecording a subject behind dirty or  
dusty window  
Depending on the brightness of the subject  
etc., the aperture and shutter speed are  
automatically adjusted for an optimum  
brightness.  
jRecording a subject that is surrounded  
by objects with glossy surfaces or by  
highly reflective objects  
For details on Scene mode, refer to page 51.  
For how to set Manual focus/white balance  
manually, refer to page 55-58.  
≥ Colour balance and focus may not be  
adjusted automatically depending on light  
sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust  
these settings. (l 56, 58)  
Automatic white balance  
2)  
10 000K  
9
8
000K  
000K  
3)  
7
000K  
4)  
6
000K  
5)  
5
4
000K  
000K  
6)  
1)  
7)  
3
000K  
8)  
9)  
2
1
000K  
000K  
10)  
The illustration above shows the range over  
which the auto white balance functions.  
1) The effective range of automatic white  
balance adjustment on this unit  
2) Blue sky  
3) Cloudy sky (rain)  
4) TV screen  
5) Sunlight  
6) White fluorescent lamp  
7) Halogen light bulb  
8) Incandescent light bulb  
9) Sunrise or sunset  
10) Candlelight  
If the automatic white balance is not  
functioning normally, adjust the white  
balance manually. (l 53, 56)  
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Quick start  
≥ When in quick start standby mode  
about 70% of the power used in  
recording pause mode is being  
consumed, so the recording time will  
be reduced.  
This unit 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.  
≥ Quick start standby mode is cancelled if  
jabout 5 minutes elapsed  
SDR-H85  
jmode is set to  
Start time will be shorten if the [HDD] is  
selected in the [MEDIA SELECT], even if  
there is no SD card inserted.  
≥ It may take some time for automatic white  
balance to adjust.  
≥ In the quick start mode, the zoom  
magnification becomes 1k.  
¬ Change the mode to  
.
≥ If [ECONOMY] (l 25) is set to  
[5 MINUTES] and the unit automatically  
goes into quick start standby mode, close  
the LCD monitor and then open it again.  
≥ Turn the unit off using the power button.  
1 Select the menu. (l 23)  
[SETUP] # [QUICK START] # [ON]  
2 Close the LCD monitor while  
the mode is set to  
.
Quick power on  
When the power is turned on with the mode  
set to  
, the unit will enter the recording  
pause mode after about 1.9 seconds.  
Select the menu. (l 23)  
The status indicator A flashes green and the  
unit goes into quick start standby mode.  
[SETUP] # [QUICK POWER ON] #  
[ON]  
3 Open the LCD monitor.  
≥ In the quick power on mode, the zoom  
magnification becomes 1k.  
The status indicator A lights red and the unit  
is put into recording pause.  
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Recording  
Recording (Basic)  
Recording motion  
pictures  
2
≥ Open the lens cover before turning the unit on. (l 10)  
0h00m00s  
SP  
R
h
m
1
20  
1 Change the mode to  
and  
≥ Still pictures can be recorded while  
recording the motion picture. (l 43)  
≥ 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.)  
open the LCD monitor.  
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  
motion picture recording mode  
(
l
63)  
0h00m00s  
(In the case of SD cards it is the maximum  
number of recordable scenes per card.)  
SP  
R 1h20m  
HDD  
SDR-H85  
Maximum number of recordable scenes:  
98901  
Maximum number of different dates:  
999 (l 63)  
A
B
Recording mode  
Remaining time left for recording  
(When the remaining time is less than  
1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes red.)  
Recording time elapsed  
Long recording mode:  
Maximum number of recordable scenes:  
89100  
C
Maximum number of different dates:  
99 (l 63)  
When either of them reaches to the maximum  
Each time the unit is put into recording  
pause, the counter display will be reset  
to “0h00m00s”.  
limit, additional scenes cannot be recorded.  
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Selecting a media to record [SDR-H85]  
Media for recording both still pictures and motion pictures may be set on the SD Card or  
the HDD.  
Select the menu. (l 23)  
[MEDIA SELECT]  
Select the media to record motion pictures or still pictures, then press  
the centre of the joystick.  
SDR-H85  
A
B
C
D
VIDEO/SD CARD  
VIDEO/HDD  
PICTURE/SD CARD  
PICTURE/HDD  
≥ Media set for still pictures and motion pictures will be outlined in a yellow frame.  
≥ Press the MENU button to end.  
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Recording in long recording mode  
Pressing the LONG REC. button allows for recording at the same image quality as normal  
recording mode for approximately twice as long.  
Long recording button  
Pressing the button will switch  
between normal recording mode and  
long recording mode.  
LONG  
REC.  
1 Press and hold the LONG REC.  
button.  
0h00m00s  
LONG REC LSP  
≥ The long recording icon  
LONG REC  
appears.  
2 Press the recording start/stop  
button to start recording.  
Normal recording mode:  
Recording will take place in a mode suitable  
for playback in devices conforming to the  
SD-Video standard.  
Long recording mode:  
Allows for recording at the same image  
quality as normal recording mode for  
approximately twice as long. Enjoy playing  
back your video on this camera.  
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Recording modes/approximate recordable time  
Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded.  
Select the menu. (l 23)  
[RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting  
Normal recording mode  
Recording mode  
4 GB  
XP  
SP  
1 h 40 min  
3 h 30 min  
7 h  
LP  
50 min  
3 h 20 min  
7 h  
8 GB  
16 GB  
32 GB  
64 GB  
1 h 45 min  
3 h 30 min  
7 h 30 min  
15 h  
SD card  
14 h  
15 h  
30 h  
30 h  
60 h 30 min  
SDR-H85  
HDD  
80 GB  
18 h 30 min  
37 h  
74 h 30 min  
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Long recording mode  
Recording mode  
LXP  
LSP  
3 h 20 min  
7 h  
LLP  
4 GB  
1 h 40 min  
3 h 30 min  
7 h  
6 h 40 min  
14 h  
8 GB  
16 GB  
32 GB  
64 GB  
SD card  
14 h  
28 h  
15 h  
30 h  
60 h  
30 h  
60 h  
121 h  
SDR-H85  
HDD  
80 GB  
37 h  
74 h  
149 h  
A
B
Favors image quality  
Favors recording time  
≥ If a recording with a lot movements is recorded, the recording time is reduced.  
≥ The recordable time may be reduced if recording of short scene is repeated.  
≥ 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 16)  
≥ 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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Shooting guide  
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 pausing the  
recording. (Message will appear even if it  
is pausing the recording if [DEMO MODE]  
is set to [ON])  
≥ In some recording conditions, messages  
may not appear.  
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Recording  
Recording (Basic)  
Recording still pictures  
3
≥ 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  
∫ 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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Picture size  
Number of recordable  
pictures  
Records at the number of recording pixels  
set under [REC ASPECT]. (l 52)  
≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their  
main memory size.  
Aspect  
4:3  
Number of pixels  
640k480  
640k480  
Picture size  
640k360  
512 MB  
1 GB  
3600  
16:9  
640k360  
7400  
15000  
30000  
45000  
60500  
92000  
2 GB  
≥ The edges of still pictures recorded on this  
unit with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut at  
printing. Check the printer or photo studio  
before printing.  
4 GB  
6 GB  
8 GB  
SD card  
12 GB  
16 GB  
24 GB  
32 GB  
48 GB  
64 GB  
Simultaneous recording  
(recording still pictures  
while recording motion  
pictures)  
*
99999  
*
99999  
*
99999  
*
99999  
*
99999  
You can record still pictures even while  
recording motion pictures.  
¬ Change the mode to  
*
SDR-H85  
HDD  
80 GB  
99999  
.
While recording motion pictures,  
press the button (press to the  
bottom) to take the picture.  
* Maximum number of recordable pictures  
that can be displayed is 99999.  
If the number of recordable pictures  
exceeds 99999, the number will not  
change when the picture is taken until the  
number of recordable pictures gets less  
than 99999.  
≥ While recording motion pictures or during  
the PRE-REC operation, the following  
arrangements are applied so that motion  
picture recording takes preference over  
still picture recording.  
jImage quality is different from ordinary  
still pictures.  
jThe remaining usable capacity (number  
of pictures that can be taken) indication  
does not appear.  
≥ For vivid still pictures, we recommend  
pausing motion picture recording and  
taking still pictures after releasing the  
PRE-REC mode.  
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Recording  
Recording (Basic)  
Recording functions  
4
¬ Change the mode to  
.
ヷヰロ  
Zoom lever  
T side:  
ヸ
ヵ
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  
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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 23)  
[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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Recording  
Recording (Basic)  
AF/AE tracking  
5
≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the power. (l 10)  
It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the locked target  
The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves.  
(Dynamic tracking)  
AF/AE  
¬ Change the mode to  
.
3 Start recording.  
≥ Pressing and holding the AF/AE  
button releases the AF/AE tracking.  
1 Press the AF/AE button  
∫ About target frame  
≥ In the event of failure to achieve target  
lock, the target frame will blink red and  
then disappear. Realign the subject with  
the target frame and repress the AF/AE  
button to regain target lock.  
≥ When intelligent auto mode is set to  
(Portrait), the prioritised face frame (in  
orange) will change to the target frame,  
and the subject’s face will be tracked.  
≥ It may track different objects or may not  
lock the target depending on the recording  
conditions such as the following:  
jWhen the object is too large or too small  
jWhen colour of the object is similar to  
the background  
2
Align the subject with the target  
frame and press the AF/AE  
button to lock on to the target  
jWhen the scene is dark  
≥ AF/AE tracking will be cancelled in the  
following cases.  
jWhen the mode is changed  
jWhen the power is turned off  
jWhen the scene mode is set  
jWhen the unit is switched to Intelligent  
auto mode/manual mode  
A Target frame  
jWhen the unit is switched to face-to-  
face recording.  
≥ To change the target, press the AF/AE  
button and align the target frame with  
the new subject and press the AF/AE  
button once again.  
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Recording  
Recording  
(Advanced)  
Recording functions of  
operation icons  
1
Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded.  
¬ Change the mode to  
.
1 Press the joystick, and icons  
will be displayed on the  
screen.  
Operation icons  
Backlight compensation  
Fade  
Help mode  
Web mode  
Guide line  
1/2NEXT  
PRE-REC  
≥ The indication changes each time the  
joystick is moved down.  
≥ The indication disappears when the centre  
of the joystick is pressed again.  
*
Intelligent contrast control  
*
Soft skin mode  
*
Colour night view  
2
(e.g. Backlight compensation)  
Select an icon with the  
joystick.  
* Not displayed when the Intelligent Auto  
Mode is on.  
≥ The shaded operation icons are not  
displayed while recording.  
≥ If you turn off the power or change the  
mode to  
, colour night view and  
backlight compensation functions are  
cancelled and if you turn off the power, the  
fade function is cancelled.  
1/2NEXT  
≥ To release, reselect the operation icon.  
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Function  
Effect  
This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of  
a backlit subject.  
Backlight  
compensation  
When you start recording, the image/audio gradually  
appears. (Fade in)  
Fade  
When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually  
disappears. (Fade out)  
(Fade in)  
≥ The fade setting is cancelled when the recording stops.  
∫ To select the colour for fade in/out  
Select the menu. (l 23)  
[RECORD SETUP] # [FADE COLOUR] # [WHITE] or  
[BLACK]  
(Fade out)  
Select the desired icon with the joystick to display an  
explanation on the screen.  
Help mode  
To exit the help mode  
Press the MENU button.  
You can record motion pictures of under 10 minutes,  
suitable for uploading to YouTube.  
Web mode  
≥ The web mode icon [  
] appears.  
Press the recording start/stop button to start  
recording.  
≥ Countdown of remaining time will start from “9m59s”.  
≥ Recording will pause automatically after 10 minutes  
from start of the recording.  
≥ Web mode is cancelled if you turn the unit off.  
≥ To upload motion pictures to YouTube (l 96)  
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Function  
Effect  
You can check if the image is level while recording or  
playing back motion pictures and still pictures. The  
function can also be used to estimate the balance of  
the composition.  
Guide line  
≥ The guide lines do 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 guide line.  
This allows recording of the pictures and sound to  
start approximately 3 seconds before the recording  
start/stop button is pressed.  
PRE-REC  
appears on the screen.  
PRE-REC  
≥ Aim this unit at the subject and position it securely.  
Press the recording start/stop button to start  
recording.  
≥ There is no beep sound.  
This brightens parts that are in shadow and difficult to  
see and suppresses white saturation in bright parts at  
the same time. Both bright and dark parts can be  
recorded clearly.  
Intelligent contrast  
control  
This makes skin colours appear softer for a more  
attractive appearance.  
Soft skin mode  
This is more effective if you record a person closely  
from the torso up.  
This function allows you to record colour images in  
very low light situations. (Minimum required  
illumination: approx. 2 lx)  
Colour night view  
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Fade:  
Soft skin mode:  
≥ 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.  
≥ If the background or anything else in the  
scene has colours similar to the skin  
colour, they will also be smoothed.  
≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the effect  
may not be clear.  
≥ If you record a person in the distance, the  
face may not be recorded clearly. In this  
case, cancel soft skin mode or zoom in on  
the face (close-up) to record.  
Web mode:  
≥ You cannot switch to web mode while  
recording.  
PRE-REC:  
Colour night view:  
≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames  
were missed.  
≥ PRE-REC is cancelled in the following  
cases.  
jIf you change the mode.  
≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may  
become washed out for a while.  
≥ Bright dots that are usually invisible may  
be seen, but this is not a malfunction.  
≥ Using a tripod is recommended.  
≥ In darker areas, auto focus may focus a bit  
slower. This is normal.  
jIf you press the MENU button.  
jIf you turn the unit off.  
jIf you start recording.  
j3 hours have elapsed  
≥ After setting PRE-REC, if recording starts  
in less than 3 seconds, or while the PRE-  
REC indication flashes within about  
3 seconds after initiating the quick start  
operation, motion pictures taken  
3 seconds before pressing the recording  
start/stop button cannot be recorded.  
≥ When in normal recording mode, the  
thumbnail displays for recorded scenes  
will be the initial images from recorded  
scenes, while when in long recording  
mode, the thumbnail displays for recorded  
scenes will be images present when the  
recording start/stop button was pressed.  
≥ The date indication for scenes recorded  
using the PRE-REC function will be the  
date when the start/stop button is pressed.  
Therefore, the date indication when  
displaying thumbnails or during playback  
may be different from the date when the  
recording actually started.  
Intelligent contrast control:  
≥ If there are extremely dark or bright parts  
or the brightness is insufficient, the effect  
may not be clear.  
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Recording  
(Advanced)  
Recording functions of  
menus  
2
Function  
Effect/Setting method  
When you record images in different situations, this  
mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and  
apertures.  
SCENE MODE  
≥ Change the mode to  
.
Select the menu. (l 23)  
[RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting  
≥ Set [SCENE MODE] to [OFF] to cancel the function.  
5Sports:  
To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback  
and pause of playback  
Portrait:  
To make people stand out against the background  
Low light:  
For dark scenes, such as at dusk  
Spotlight:  
Improved quality when subject is brightly illuminated.  
Snow:  
Improved image quality when shooting on snowy locations.  
Beach:  
To make blue in the sea or sky vibrant  
Sunset:  
To make red in the sunrise or sunset vibrant  
Fireworks:  
To capture the fireworks in the night sky beautifully  
Scenery:  
For spatial scenery  
Night scenery:  
To capture the evening or night scenery beautifully.  
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Function  
Effect/Setting method  
This allows you to record images compatible with wide-  
screen TVs (16:9) and regular TVs (4:3).  
REC ASPECT  
≥ Change the mode to  
.
Select the menu. (l 23)  
[RECORD SETUP] # [REC ASPECT] # [16:9] or [4:3]  
In the intelligent auto mode, detected faces appear with  
frames.  
FACE FRAMING  
[OFF]:  
Cancel the setting  
[PRIMARY]:  
≥ Change the mode to  
.
Select the menu. (l 23)  
[RECORD SETUP] # [FACE FRAMING] # desired  
setting  
≥ Up to 5 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces  
nearer to the centre of the screen take preference over  
others.  
Only the prioritised face  
framing is displayed.  
[ALL]:  
All face detection  
framings are displayed.  
∫ Prioritised face framing  
Prioritised face framing is displayed in orange. Focus and  
adjustment of brightness will be performed against the  
prioritised face framing.  
You can record bright pictures even in dark places by  
slowing the shutter speed.  
AUTO SLOW SHTR  
≥ Change the mode to  
.
≥ Select the manual mode. (l 55)  
Select the menu. (l 23)  
[RECORD SETUP] # [AUTO SLOW SHTR] # [ON]  
≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/25 or more depending on the  
surrounding brightness.  
This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in  
microphones while maintaining the realism.  
WIND NOISE  
CANCELLER  
≥ Change the mode to  
.
≥ Select the manual mode. (l 55)  
Select the menu. (l 23)  
[RECORD SETUP]  
#
[WIND NOISE CANCELLER]  
#
[ON]  
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Function  
Effect/Setting method  
The zoom microphone is linked to the zooming  
operation so that far-away sounds with a tele-shot and  
close-up sounds with a wide-angle shot are recorded  
more clearly.  
ZOOM MIC  
≥ 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 desired hue by setting the white  
balance.  
WB ADJUST  
SELF TIMER  
SHTR SOUND  
≥ Change the mode to  
.
≥ Select the manual mode. (l 55)  
Select the menu. (l 23)  
[RECORD SETUP] # [WB ADJUST]  
≥ The currently-set white balance icon will be displayed.  
(l 56)  
Adjust by moving the joystick left and right, then press  
the MENU button or the centre of the joystick to set.  
R : Move when the hue is bluish.  
B : Move when the hue is reddish.  
This is for recording still pictures using the timer.  
≥ Change the mode to  
.
Select the menu. (l 23)  
[PICTURE] # [SELF TIMER] # desired setting  
Ø10 (Records after 10 seconds)  
Ø2 (Records after 2 seconds)  
≥ When the  
button is pressed, a still picture is recorded  
after the Ø10 or Ø2 display flashes for the time which has  
been set.  
≥ After recording, the self-timer is cancelled.  
To stop the timer midway through  
Press the MENU button.  
You can add a shutter sound when recording still  
pictures.  
≥ Change the mode to  
.
Select the menu. (l 23)  
[PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] # [OFF]/[  
]/[  
]
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SCENE MODE:  
≥ (Low light/Sunset)  
jThe shutter speed is 1/25 or more .  
≥ (Sunset/Fireworks/Scenery/Night  
scenery)  
SHTR SOUND:  
≥ There will be no shutter noise when taking  
still pictures during motion picture  
recording.  
jImage may get blurry when a close  
object is recorded.  
≥ (Sports)  
jDuring normal playback, the image  
movement may not look smooth.  
jColour and screen brightness may  
change under indoor lighting.  
jIf the brightness is insufficient, the  
sports mode does not function. The  
display flashes.  
≥ (Portrait)  
jColour and screen brightness may  
change under indoor lighting.  
≥ (Fireworks)  
jImage may get washed out when  
recorded in bright surrounding.  
≥ (Night scenery)  
jUsing a tripod is recommended.  
AUTO SLOW SHTR:  
≥ When the shutter speed becomes 1/25,  
the screen may be seen as if frames are  
missed and afterimages may appear.  
≥ If the scene is low in brightness or  
contrast, the subject may not be focused  
on.  
WIND NOISE CANCELLER:  
≥ When the Intelligent auto mode is set to  
on, [WIND NOISE CANCELLER] is set to  
[ON], and the setting cannot be changed.  
≥ The sound quality may be changed if this  
function is activated in strong winds.  
SELF TIMER:  
≥ The self-timer standby mode is cancelled  
when you press the recording start/stop  
button to start motion picture recording.  
≥ Setting the self-timer to Ø2 is a good way  
to prevent image shake when the  
button is pressed while using a tripod etc.  
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Recording  
Recording  
(Advanced)  
Manual recording  
functions  
3
¬ Change the mode to  
.
Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode.  
≥
appears on the screen.  
MNL  
/MANUAL  
MNL  
4/5NEXT  
White balance (l 56)  
Aperture adjustment (l 57)  
Shutter speed (l 57)  
∫ To change to manual focus mode  
Switch the operation icon by pressing the joystick down while in the screen above.  
Press the joystick forward  
≥ This will allow you to switch between manual mode and manual focus mode.  
MNL  
MNL  
5/5NEXT  
5/5NEXT  
1
2
Manual mode  
Manual focus mode  
[MF] icon shown in the illustration appears.  
Manual focus adjustment (l 58)  
∫ To release the manual mode  
≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button again.  
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White balance  
The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the  
scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually.  
≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode (l 55)  
1 Select [ ] with the joystick.  
∫ To set the white balance  
manually  
2 Select the white balance mode  
1) Select [  
] with the joystick, and fill the  
with the joystick.  
screen with a white subject.  
2) Select [  
] with the joystick.  
MNL  
MNL  
BACK  
BACK  
≥ Select the optimal mode by confirming the  
colour on the screen.  
≥ When the  
display stops flashing and  
then lights constantly, the setting is  
complete.  
Icon  
Mode/Recording conditions  
Auto white balance  
adjustment  
≥ If the  
display continues flashing, the  
white balance cannot be set. In this case,  
use other white balance modes.  
AWB  
Sunny mode  
Outdoors under a clear sky  
≥ When the unit is turned on with the lens  
cover closed, the automatic white balance  
adjustment may not function properly.  
Please turn the unit on after opening the  
lens cover.  
Cloudy mode  
Outdoors under cloudy sky  
Indoor mode 1  
Incandescent light, video lights  
like in the studio, etc.  
≥ When the  
display flashes, the manual  
Indoor mode 2  
white balance previously adjusted is  
stored. Whenever recording conditions  
change, re-set the white balance.  
≥ When setting both the white balance and  
the iris/gain, set the white balance first.  
Colour fluorescent lamps,  
sodium lamps in gymnasiums  
etc.  
Manual adjustment mode  
≥ Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium  
lamps, some fluorescent lights  
≥ Lights used for wedding  
receptions at hotels, stage  
spotlights in theaters  
AWB  
when  
≥
is not displayed on the screen  
is being set.  
AWB  
≥ Sunrise, sunset, etc.  
≥ To return to automatic settings, either  
switch to auto mode , or press the  
iA/MANUAL button again.  
AWB  
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Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment  
Shutter Speed:  
Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.  
Iris:  
Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.  
≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode (l 55)  
screen brightness may change or a  
1 Select [ ] or [ ] with the  
horizontal line may appear on the screen.  
In this case, record in auto mode or set the  
shutter speed to 1/100 in areas where the  
power supply frequency is 50 Hz, or 1/125  
in areas of 60 Hz.  
joystick.  
2 Adjust the settings with the  
joystick.  
MNL  
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 are not displayed.  
1/100  
OPEN  
BACK  
A
: Shutter speed:  
1/50 to 1/8000  
≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [ON], the  
shutter speed will be set between 1/25  
and 1/8000.  
≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is  
faster.  
B
: Iris/Gain value:  
CLOSE # (F16 to F2.2) # OPEN # (0dB  
to 18dB)  
≥ When the iris value is adjusted to brighter  
than [OPEN], it changes to the gain value.  
≥ To return to automatic settings, press the  
iA/MANUAL button.  
≥ When setting both the shutter speed and  
the iris/gain value, set the shutter speed  
and then set the iris/gain value.  
Manual shutter speed adjustment  
≥ You may see a band of light around the  
object that is shining very bright, or having  
very high reflection.  
≥ During normal playback, image movement  
may not look smooth.  
≥ If you record an extremely bright object or  
record under indoor lighting, colour and  
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Recording with manual focus  
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus.  
¬ Change the mode to  
.
≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode (l 55)  
1
(When MF assist function is used)  
Select the menu. (l 23)  
[RECORD SETUP] # [MF ASSIST] #  
[ON]  
2 Use the joystick to select [MF]  
3 Bring the subject into focus  
with the joystick.  
MNL  
5/5NEXT  
The area in focus will be displayed in blue.  
Display will return to normal approximately  
2 seconds after the completion of the focus  
adjustment operation.  
≥ When [MF ASSIST] is 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.  
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Playback  
Playback  
Motion picture playback  
1
1 Change the mode to  
.
SDR-H85  
2
Use the joystick to select the  
play mode select icon , then  
press the centre of the joystick.  
A
Select [VIDEO/HDD] to play back the HDD.  
Select [VIDEO/SD CARD] to play back the  
SD card.  
4 Select the scene to be played  
3 Select the media you wish to  
play back, then press the  
centre of the joystick.  
SDR-S50  
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  
/
.
Select [VIDEO/SD CARD] to play back the  
SD card.  
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5 Select the playback operation  
∫ To play back scenes recorded  
with the joystick.  
in long recording mode (l 38)  
1) Select [CHANGE VIDEO]  
0h00m00s  
SDR-S50  
1/;: Playback/Pause  
6:  
5:  
∫:  
Rewind playback  
Fast forward playback  
Stops the playback and shows  
the thumbnails.  
SDR-H85  
∫ Change the thumbnail display  
Pressing the zoom lever to the  
or  
side as in 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)  
≥
LONG REC  
will be displayed.  
≥ Re-selecting [CHANGE VIDEO] will cause  
the display to return to the normal  
recording mode recording media selection  
screen.  
ヷヰロ  
2) Select the media you wish to play back.  
3) Select the scene to be played back  
ヸ
ヵ
≥ 9 scenes display returns if the power is  
turned off or the mode is changed.  
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∫ Speaker volume adjustment  
∫ Frame-by-frame playback  
Move the volume lever to adjust the speaker  
volume during playback.  
The motion picture is advanced one frame at  
a time.  
1
2
Pause the playback.  
Move the joystick left or right.  
(
ヷヰロ  
is for reverse frame-by-frame  
playback)  
≥ Normal playback is restored when you  
select  
.
ヸ
ヵ
≥ When the frames are advanced one at a  
time in the reverse direction, they will be  
shown in intervals of 0.5 seconds.  
≥ Frame-by-frame playback of the motion  
picture recorded in long recording mode  
will be carried out at 0.5-second intervals.  
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  
speed. (The display on the screen  
≥ Sound will be heard only during normal  
playback.  
≥ If pause play is continued for 5 minutes,  
the screen returns to the thumbnails.  
≥ The elapsed time for playback indication  
will be reset to “0h00m00s” each scene.  
changes from 5 to  
≥ Normal playback is restored when you  
select  
.)  
.
∫ Slow-motion playback  
1
2
Pause the playback.  
Move and hold the joystick left or  
right.  
(
is for reverse slow-motion  
playback)  
Press and hold the joystick to one side for  
slow-motion playback.  
≥ Normal playback is restored when you  
select  
.
≥ When slow-motion pictures are played  
back in reverse, they will be shown  
rd  
continuously at approximately 2/3 the  
speed of normal playback (intervals of  
0.5 seconds).  
≥ Slow playback of the motion picture  
recorded in long recording mode will be  
carried out at 0.5-second intervals.  
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Creating still picture from  
motion picture  
Time frame index  
One-scene images will be displayed as  
thumbnails under the set search conditions.  
It is possible to playback the scene from any  
desired point.  
≥ Move the zoom lever to  
change over the thumbnail display to Time  
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).  
side and  
frame index. (l 60)  
1 Pause at the scene you want to  
1 Use the joystick to select  
search conditions, then press  
the centre of the joystick.  
save as a still picture during  
playback.  
≥ It is convenient to use slow-motion  
playback and frame-by-frame playback.  
2 Press the  
button.  
≥ Date the motion picture was recorded will  
be registered as date of the still picture.  
≥ Still pictures will be saved with the aspect  
ratio of the motion picture. (l 52)  
≥ Quality will be different from the normal  
still picture.  
A
B
Set time selection  
Scene selection  
≥ Next (previous) scene can be displayed by  
selecting  
/
.
2 Choose the desired search  
item in units of [3 SECONDS],  
[6 SECONDS], [12 SECONDS]  
or [MINUTES].  
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(Only when [MINUTES] has been  
selected under step 2)  
Playing back motion  
pictures by date  
Set the time and then press the  
centre of the joystick.  
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  
which you wish to begin  
playback, then press the  
centre of the joystick.  
A
Date select icon  
≥ Next (previous) thumbnail can be  
2 Select the playback date, then  
displayed by selecting  
/
.
press the joystick.  
The scenes recorded on the date selected  
are displayed as thumbnails.  
3 Select the scene to be played  
back, then press the joystick.  
≥ Playing back of all the scenes returns if  
the power is turned off or the mode is  
switched.  
≥ Even if scenes are recorded on the same  
day, they are grouped separately in the  
following cases.  
jWhen the number of scenes exceeds 99  
jWhen the world time setting is changed  
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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 scenes on the selected date  
are played back repeatedly.)  
Resuming the previous  
playback  
If playback of a scene was stopped halfway,  
the playback can be resumed from where it  
was stopped.  
Select the menu. (l 23)  
[VIDEO SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] #  
[ON]  
If playback of a motion picture is stopped,  
appears on the thumbnail view of the  
stopped scene.  
≥ The memorised resume position is cleared  
if you turn off the power or change the  
mode.  
(The setting of [RESUME PLAY] does not  
change.)  
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Playback  
Playback  
Still picture playback  
2
1 Change the mode to  
.
SDR-H85  
2
Use the joystick to select the  
play mode select icon , then  
press the centre of the joystick.  
A
Select [PICTURE/HDD] to play back the HDD.  
Select [PICTURE/SD CARD] to play back  
the SD card.  
4 Select the still picture to be  
played back, then press the  
joystick.  
3 Select the media you wish to  
play back, then press the  
centre of the joystick.  
SDR-S50  
≥
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  
/
.
Select [PICTURE/SD CARD] to play back  
the SD card.  
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5 Select the playback  
Playing back still pictures  
by date  
operation with the joystick.  
Still pictures recorded on the same day can  
be played back in succession.  
1 Select the date select icon and  
press the joystick.  
1/;: Slide show (playback of the still  
pictures in numerical order) start/  
pause.  
2;: Plays back the previous picture.  
;1: Plays back the next picture.  
∫:  
Stops the playback and shows  
the thumbnails.  
A
Date select icon  
∫ Change the thumbnail display  
During step 4, the thumbnail display  
changes in the following order if the zoom  
2 Select the playback date, then  
press the joystick.  
≥ The still pictures recorded on the date  
selected are displayed as thumbnails.  
lever is operated to  
side or  
side.  
20 still pictures () 9 still pictures ()  
1 still picture  
3 Select the still picture to be  
played back and press the  
joystick.  
ヷヰロ  
≥ Playing back of all the still pictures returns  
if the power is turned off or the mode is  
changed.  
≥ Even if still pictures are recorded on the  
same day, they are grouped separately in  
the following cases.  
ヸ
ヵ
≥ 9 still pictures display returns if the power  
is turned off or the mode is switched.  
Still picture compatibility  
≥ 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  
back.)  
jWhen the number of still pictures  
exceeds 999  
≥
is displayed after the date in the list  
by date for the still pictures created from  
the motion picture. (l 62)  
≥ This unit may degrade or not play back  
still pictures recorded or created on  
other products and other products may  
degrade or not play back still pictures  
recorded on this unit.  
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Changing the playback  
setting and playing back  
the slide show  
1 Select  
joystick.  
and press the  
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 the desired playback date,  
then press the centre of the  
joystick.  
(When [SLIDES INTERVAL] has been  
selected)  
Select the playback interval, then  
press the centre of the joystick.  
[SHORT]:  
Approx. 1 second  
[NORMAL]:  
Approx. 5 seconds  
[LONG]:  
Approx. 15 seconds  
3 Select [START], then press the  
centre of the joystick.  
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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  
3
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in  
step 2)  
Select the scene/still picture to  
be deleted, then press the  
joystick.  
2 Select [SELECT] or [ALL  
SCENES] and press the  
joystick.  
≥ A scene or still picture will be selected,  
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  
≥ When [ALL SCENES] is selected, all the  
scenes or still pictures on the selected  
media will be deleted.  
joystick or press the  
button.  
≥ To continuously delete other scenes/still  
pictures, repeat steps 3-4  
(In case of playing back scenes or still  
pictures by date, all the scenes or still  
pictures on the selected date will be  
deleted.)  
≥ Protected scenes/still pictures cannot be  
deleted.  
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Protecting scenes/still  
pictures  
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.  
Scenes/still pictures can be protected so  
that they are not deleted by mistake.  
(Even if you protect some scenes/still  
pictures, formatting the media will delete  
them.)  
To complete editing  
Press the MENU button.  
¬ Change the mode to  
.
≥ You can also delete scenes by pressing  
the MENU button, selecting [EDIT  
SCENE] # [DELETE] # [ALL SCENES]  
or [SELECT].  
1 Select the menu. (l 23)  
[VIDEO SETUP] or [PHOTO SETUP]#  
[SCENE PROTECT]  
≥ You can also delete still pictures by  
pressing the MENU button, selecting  
[PHOTO SETUP] # [DELETE] # [ALL  
SCENES] or [SELECT].  
≥ Scenes/still pictures which cannot be  
played back (the thumbnails are displayed  
2 Select the scene/still picture to  
be protected and press the  
joystick.  
≥
will be displayed, and the selected  
scene/ still picture will be protected. Press  
the joystick again to deselect.  
as  
) cannot be deleted.  
≥ In case of [ALL SCENES], the deletion  
may take time if there are many scenes or  
still pictures.  
≥ Press the MENU button to complete the  
settings.  
≥ If you delete scenes recorded on other  
products or still pictures conforming to  
DCF standard with this unit, all the data  
related to the scenes/still pictures may be  
deleted.  
≥ When the disc playback is selected while  
a DVD burner (optional) is connected,  
scenes cannot be protected.  
≥ When still pictures recorded on an SD  
card by other products are deleted, a still  
picture (other than JPEG) that cannot be  
played back on this unit may be erased.  
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Playback  
Editing  
Dividing a scene to  
partially delete  
2
This divides the recorded scenes in two and deletes the front half or back half.  
SDR-H85  
¬ Change the mode to  
, and switch play mode selection to [VIDEO/HDD]  
(l 59)  
≥ When you stop the playback, the  
1 Select the menu. (l 23)  
[EDIT SCENE] # [SPLIT&DELETE]  
confirmation message appears.  
≥ When [NO] is selected, the confirmation  
message appears.  
2 Select the scene to be divided,  
Proceed to step 6.  
then press the joystick.  
6 Select [YES], then press the  
3
When you reach the point where you  
want to divide the scene  
joystick.  
Select [  
] with the joystick.  
To continue dividing and deleting  
other scenes  
Repeat steps 2 to 6.  
To complete editing  
Press the MENU button.  
≥ It is impossible to divide and delete  
scenes with a short recording time. The  
length of the remaining scenes must be  
3 seconds or longer.  
≥ Move the joystick left or right to fast  
forward/rewind playback.  
≥ It is impossible to set the dividing point at  
the beginning or the end of the scene.  
≥ When a scene that was divided and  
deleted using the SPLIT&DELETE  
function is copied to a disc using the DVD  
burner or the supplied software and  
played back on another device, a  
≥ Using slow-motion playback or frame-by-  
frame playback makes it easy to search  
for the point where you want to divide the  
scene. (l 61)  
4 Select the half that you want to  
delete and press the joystick.  
maximum of about 1 second of the  
deleted part may be played back.  
≥ The actual division may slightly slip off the  
previously designated dividing point.  
5 Select [YES], then press the  
joystick to play back the part to  
be deleted.  
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Playback  
Editing  
DPOF setting  
3
You 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  
, and switch play mode selection to [PICTURE/  
SD CARD] (l 65)  
1 Select the menu. (l 23)  
To cancel all DPOF settings  
[PHOTO SETUP] # [DPOF SET] #  
[SET]  
[DPOF SET] # [CANCEL ALL]  
2 Select the still picture to be  
∫ What is DPOF?  
set, then press the joystick.  
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a  
format which allows the user of a 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  
3 Select the number of prints,  
then press the joystick.  
commercial printing services support this  
feature at this time.)  
≥ DPOF setting is not possible during disc  
playback while connected to a DVD  
burner.  
≥ You cannot add the recording date to  
pictures to be printed with the DPOF  
settings.  
≥ Up to 999 prints can be selected. (Prints  
for set number can be printed with a  
printer that supports DPOF.)  
≥ To cancel the setting, set the number of  
prints to [0].  
≥ To continuously set other still pictures,  
repeat steps 2-3.  
≥ Press the MENU button to complete the  
settings.  
SDR-H85  
≥ Copy still pictures saved in the HDD to an  
SD card before setting DPOF.  
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Playback  
Editing  
Copying between SD card  
and HDD  
4
Still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between an SD card inserted in this unit  
and a HDD.  
≥ Motion pictures cannot be copied to SD card directly, can only be copied to PC.  
∫ Confirming remaining capacity on the copy destination  
The amount of space left on the SD card, the HDD can be checked.  
≥ If the remaining capacity on a single SD card is not enough, you can copy to multiple SD  
cards following the instruction on the screen.  
¬ Change the mode to  
.
Select the menu. (l 23)  
SDR-S50  
[SETUP] # [CARD STATUS]  
SDR-H85  
[SETUP] # [MEDIA STATUS]  
≥ Current media information will be displayed.  
≥
SDR-H85  
Press the centre of the joystick to switch display between SD card and HDD.  
≥ Press the MENU button to end.  
≥ The SD card or built-in HDD requires some space to store information and manage system  
files, so the actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value. The usable HDD  
space is generally calculated as 1 GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. The capacities of this unit,  
PCs and software are expressed as 1 GB=1,024k1,024k1,024=1,073,741,824 bytes.  
Therefore, the indicated value of the capacity appears to be smaller.  
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Copying [SDR-H85]  
≥ If there is not much remaining capacity in the SD card, a confirmation message asking to  
copy after deleting all data on the SD card is displayed. Be aware that deleted data cannot  
be restored.  
When you stop copying halfway  
Press the MENU button while copying  
1 Change the mode to  
.
≥ Use a sufficiently charged battery or the  
AC adaptor.  
2 Select the menu. (l 23)  
If you will delete the still pictures after  
copying is complete, be sure to play  
back the still pictures to check that  
they have been copied to correctly  
before deleting.  
[COPY]  
SDR-H85  
≥ Select  
the HDD to the SD card, or select  
to copy information from the SD  
to copy information from  
≥ When the disc playback is selected while  
a DVD burner (optional) is connected,  
menus are not displayed.  
≥ Depending on the following conditions, the  
time it takes for copying may be longer.  
jThe number of recorded scenes is  
large.  
card to the HDD, then press the centre of  
the joystick to confirm.  
3 Follow the screen display, use  
the joystick to select the  
jThe temperature of the unit is high.  
≥ If some still pictures have already been  
recorded to the copy destination, then the  
same date may be assigned or images  
may not display by date when the list by  
date is selected.  
≥ It may not be possible to copy some still  
pictures recorded on other devices.  
≥ Protection and DPOF settings will be  
cleared on the copied still pictures when  
copying still pictures with protection and  
DPOF settings.  
desired item then press the  
centre of the joystick.  
≥ (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected)  
Press the centre of the joystick to select  
the scene, after which  
will be  
displayed. Press the centre of the joystick  
again to deselect.  
≥ (When [SELECT DATE] is selected)  
Press the centre of the joystick to select  
the date, which will be outlined in red.  
Press the centre of the joystick again to  
deselect.  
≥ The order in which the still pictures were  
copied cannot be changed.  
≥ Up to 99 still pictures or 99 dates can be  
set in succession.  
≥ If 2 or more SD cards are necessary to  
copy, change the card following the  
instructions on the screen.  
4 Press the MENU button after  
the copying complete message  
appears.  
≥ The thumbnail view of the copy  
destination is indicated.  
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Playback  
Editing  
Formatting  
5
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. (l 77, 84)  
Select the menu. (l 23)  
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-H85  
[SETUP] # [FORMAT MEDIA]  
1 Select [SD CARD] 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-H85  
≥ Perform a physical formatting of the HDD when this unit is to be disposed/transferred.  
(l 108)  
≥ 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 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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∫ To watch images on a regular  
TV (4:3) or when both sides of  
the images do not appear on  
the screen  
Change the menu setting to display the  
images correctly. (Check the TV setting.)  
Select the menu. (l 23)  
∫ 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 the TV.  
Select the menu. (l 23)  
[SETUP] # [EXT. DISPLAY] # [ON]  
[SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [4:3]  
≥ Select [OFF] to erase the information.  
≥ The screen on this unit will not change.  
Example of images with a 16:9 aspect  
ratio on a regular TV (4:3)  
[TV ASPECT] setting  
[16:9]  
[4:3]  
≥ 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 then play it back.  
http://panasonic.net/  
≥ For details on how to play back, please read the operating instructions for the TV.  
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Backup  
With other products  
Connecting a DVD burner  
to copy to/play back a disc  
1
Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to a DVD disc by  
connecting a DVD burner (optional) to this unit using a Mini AB USB Connection Cable  
(supplied 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  
DVD-R/DVD-R DL/  
+R /+R DL  
*4  
DVD-RAM  
DVD-RW/+RW  
*4  
*4  
*1  
Copy  
≤
≤
≤
≤
—
≤
≤
—
—
*2  
Additional copy  
*3  
Format  
*1 Use a new disc. You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM. When you copy to  
DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +RW, +R or +R DL the disc is automatically finalised to  
allow playback on other devices and additional copying will not be possible.  
*2 Only DVD-RAM copied with the DVD burner or VideoCam Suite 3.0 can additionally  
copy.  
*3 Connect this unit and a DVD burner before formatting. If you format a used disc, you can  
copy on that disc. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded  
on the disc will be erased. (l 82)  
*4 Only VW-BN2 can be used for +RW, +R and +R DL.  
≥ We recommend using the discs that have been recommended in the operating instructions  
of the DVD burner. Refer to the operating instructions of the DVD burner for details about  
recommended discs, disc handling etc.  
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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
B
Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner)  
DVD burner (optional)  
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.  
4 Insert the disc in the DVD burner.  
≥ Insert the DVD disc with the recording label side up when using the DVD burner.  
5 Select the desired item and press the joystick  
[BURN DISC]:  
Refer to page 79 for how to copy discs.  
[PLAY DISC]:  
Refer to page 81 for how to play back the copied discs.  
To terminate the connection with the DVD burner  
Press the MENU button.  
≥ Disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable from this unit.  
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Copying to discs  
≥ You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc. (You can additionally copy only to a  
DVD-RAM.)  
≥ Motion pictures and still pictures cannot both be copied to a single disc.  
≥ Scenes recorded in normal recording mode and scenes recorded in long recording mode  
cannot be copied to the same disc.  
≥ Refer to page 80 for Approximate time for copying to a disc.  
Press the centre of the joystick again to  
deselect.  
≥ Up to 99 scenes/99 dates can be selected  
in succession.  
1 Connect this unit to the DVD  
burner to prepare for copying.  
(l 77)  
2 Follow the screen display, use  
3 Select [START], then press the  
the joystick to select the  
centre of the joystick.  
desired item 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 after copying is completed.  
≥ When the copied disc is played back on  
another device and the list of scenes is  
displayed, they are ordered by date.  
≥ Select  
and press the centre of the  
joystick to return to the previous step.  
≥ (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected)  
Press the centre of the joystick to select  
the scene, which  
will then be  
displayed. Press the centre of the joystick  
again to deselect.  
≥ (When [SELECT DATE] is selected)  
Press the centre of the joystick to select  
the date, which will be outlined in red.  
∫
When copying motion pictures recorded in long recording mode  
The scenes recorded in long recording mode are copied after being converted to normal  
recording mode. When copying, the number of discs required for copying may also  
increase, because the recording volume may increase, even for the same recording time,  
due to the data volume increase caused by the conversion.  
Before you delete the data on the media after copying is complete, be sure to play  
back the discs to check that they have been copied to correctly. (l 81)  
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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 the full capacity of a disc  
Copy time  
Disc type  
Long recording mode  
SP  
Normal  
recording mode  
XP  
LP  
Approx. 40 min  
to 90 min  
DVD-RAM  
*
DVD-RW /  
+RW  
Approx. 30 min  
to 60 min  
Approx. 90 min  
to 120 min  
Approx. 180 min  
to 240 min  
Approx. 360 min  
to 480 min  
*
*
DVD-R /  
+R  
Approx. 15 min  
to 60 min  
*
* Even if the data capacity to be copied is small, the time it takes for copying may be  
about the same as the time shown in the table.  
To copy approx. 600 MB still pictures  
Disc type  
Copy time  
DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/  
+RW/+R  
Approx. 30 min to 40 min  
≥ Copy time of DVD-R DL/+R DL is approximately 2 to 3 times that of DVD-R/+R.  
≥ Depending on the following conditions, the time it takes for copying may be longer than  
the above times.  
jWhen the number of recorded scenes is large  
jWhen the temperature of the DVD burner has become high  
≥ The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD  
burner. (l 81)  
≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection  
Cable while copying. Also, do not shake this unit or the DVD burner.  
≥ It is impossible to stop copying halfway.  
≥ The order in which the scenes were copied cannot be changed.  
≥ Data that has been recorded on another device may not be copied.  
≥ Because copying is carried out in units of scenes, unused disc space may arise when  
copying to two or more discs.  
≥ There is no guarantee that a disc created by connecting this unit and the DVD burner will  
play back on any playable device.  
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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 playing back on a TV, connect this unit to the TV. (l 75)  
2 Use the joystick to select a scene or a still picture, then press the  
centre of the joystick for playback.  
≥ The playback operation is performed the same as when playing back motion pictures or  
still pictures. (l 59, 65)  
≥ It will return to step 5 on page 78 when [Return] is selected in the thumbnail screen.  
≥ It is also possible to switch the media to play back by selecting the Play Mode Select icon.  
It is possible to select [VIDEO/DISC] or [PICTURE/DISC] when the DVD burner is  
connected.  
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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.  
To release the disc protection  
Select the menu. (l 23)  
Please be aware that if a disc is  
formatted, then all the data recorded on  
the disc will be erased. Back up  
important data on a PC etc.  
[DISC SETUP] # [CANCEL PROTECT]  
≥ After successfully releasing [AUTO  
PROTECT], press the MENU button to  
close the message screen.  
Select the menu. (l 23)  
[DISC SETUP] # [FORMAT DISC]  
∫ Displaying disc information  
Information such as the type of recorded  
disc, the number of recorded scenes and  
whether or not the disc is finalized is  
displayed.  
≥ After formatting is complete, press the  
menu button to close the message screen.  
≥ Connect this unit and the DVD burner to  
format discs. You may no longer be able to  
use the discs if you format them on  
another device such as a PC etc.  
Select the menu. (l 23)  
[DISC SETUP] # [DISC STATUS]  
≥ Press the MENU button to exit the  
∫ Auto protect  
information screen.  
You can protect (write protect) a DVD-RW  
disc when copying still pictures.  
1 Select the menu. (l 23)  
[DISC SETUP] # [AUTO PROTECT] #  
[ON]  
≥ If a disc that you copied to is inserted in  
another device without protecting it, a  
message may be displayed prompting you  
to format the disc. We recommend setting  
[AUTO PROTECT] to [ON] in order to  
prevent accidental deletion.  
2 Copy to the disc. (l 79)  
≥ After copying, the disc is write protected.  
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Backup  
With other products  
Dubbing images onto  
other video device  
2
Images played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD recorder or video device.  
≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.  
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 video  
device and TV that this unit and  
the video device are connected to.  
VIDEO IN  
AUDIO IN  
1 Connect this unit to a video  
∫ Using SD card slot or USB  
device and then change the  
terminal of other video devices  
mode to  
.
If you have a DVD recorder with an SD card  
slot or a USB terminal, images recorded by  
this unit can be copied (dubbed) onto the  
hard disk 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 a USB terminal.  
2 Start playback on this unit.  
3 Start recording on the  
connected device.  
≥ To stop recording (dubbing), stop playback  
on this unit after stopping recording on the  
recorder.  
When using a USB terminal  
≥ If the date and time display and function  
indication are not wanted, cancel them  
before dubbing. (l 28, 76)  
Connect this unit to a DVD recorder with the  
USB cable (supplied), then select [PC/  
RECORDER] on the USB function selection  
screen.  
If the dubbed images are played back on  
a wide-screen TV, the images may be  
stretched vertically.  
In this case, refer to the operating  
instruction of the device you are  
connecting to or read the operating  
instructions of the wide-screen TV and  
set the aspect ratio to 16:9.  
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With a PC  
Before using  
What you can do with a  
PC  
1
VideoCam Suite 3.0  
You can copy the motion/still picture data 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 when you connect this unit to a PC with  
VideoCam Suite 3.0 installed. (l 92)  
Copy to PC:  
You can copy motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs.  
Copy to disc:  
You can copy to disc in conventional standard picture quality (MPEG2 format).  
Upload to YouTube:  
You can easily upload motion pictures to YouTube. (l 96)  
≥ Select the function you wish to use and follow the on-screen instructions for easy copying.  
Available function  
Copying data to a PC  
Data type  
Software required  
Motion  
CD-ROM (supplied):  
picture and  
still picture  
VideoCam Suite 3.0  
Editing:  
Editing motion picture data copied on an  
HDD of a PC  
≥ Title, Transition, Delete partially, Divide  
Scene  
≥ Converting part of motion picture into still  
Motion  
picture  
picture  
Playing back on a PC  
Refer to page 97 if using a Mac.  
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≥ When Windows is used as the PC operating system, a message prompting to format  
may display when a SDXC card is read. (Please be aware that if a media is formatted,  
then all the data recorded on the media 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 proper operation of this unit if you use software other than that  
supplied.  
≥ Do not copy images recorded on this unit using any software other than the supplied  
software.  
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End User License Agreement  
Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.  
You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for  
Article 5 Reverse Engineering,  
the Software defined in this End User  
License Agreement (“Agreement”) on  
condition that you agree to the terms and  
conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee  
does not agree to the terms and conditions  
of this Agreement, promptly return the  
Software to Panasonic Corporation  
(“Panasonic”), its distributors or dealers from  
which you made the purchase.  
Decompiling or Disassembly  
Licensee may not reverse engineer,  
decompile, or disassemble the Software,  
except to the extent either of them is  
permitted under law or regulation of the  
country where Licensee resides. Panasonic,  
or its distributors will not be responsible for  
any defects in the Software or damage to  
Licensee caused by Licensee’s reverse  
engineering, decompiling, or disassembly of  
the Software.  
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 media provided to  
Licensee (collectively “Software”), but all  
applicable rights to patents, copyrights,  
trademarks and trade secrets in the  
Software are not transferred to Licensee.  
Article 6 Indemnification  
The Software is provided “AS-IS” without  
warranty of any kind, either expressed or  
implied, including, but not limited to,  
warranties of non-infringement,  
merchantability and/or fitness for a particular  
purpose. Further, Panasonic does not  
warrant that the operation of the Software  
will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic  
or any of its distributors will not be liable for  
any damage suffered by Licensee arising  
from or in connection with Licensee’s use of  
the Software.  
Article 2 Use by a Third Party  
Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer  
or allow any third party, whether free of  
charge or not, to use, copy or modify the  
Software, except as expressly provided for  
in this Agreement.  
Article 7 Export Control  
Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the  
Software  
Licensee may make a single copy of the  
Software in whole or a part solely for back-  
up purpose.  
Licensee agrees not to export or re-export to  
any country the Software in any form without  
the appropriate export licenses under  
regulations of the country where Licensee  
resides, if necessary.  
Article 4 Computer  
Article 8 Termination of License  
Licensee may use the Software only on one  
computer, and may not use it on more than  
one computer.  
The right granted to Licensee hereunder will  
be automatically terminated if Licensee  
contravenes any of the terms and conditions  
of this Agreement. In this event, Licensee  
must destroy the Software and related  
documentation together with all the copies  
thereof at Licensee’s own expense.  
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With a PC  
Before using  
Operating environment  
2
≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled,  
some PCs cannot be used.  
≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible  
DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a DVD.)  
≥ Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.  
jWhen 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected  
through USB hubs or by using extension cables.  
jOperation on an upgraded OS.  
jOperation on an OS other than the one pre-installed.  
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed  
with any other USB cables.)  
≥ This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98,  
Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows NT.  
∫ Operating environment for VideoCam Suite 3.0  
PC  
OS  
IBM PC/AT compatible PC  
Microsoft Windows XP 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 2  
Microsoft Windows Vista Business Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2  
Microsoft Windows 7 Starter  
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic  
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium  
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional  
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate  
CPU  
Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or higher (including compatible CPU)  
≥ Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or higher is recommended when a  
playback function or MPEG2 output function is used.  
RAM  
512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)  
Display  
High Colour (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended)  
Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (1280k1024 pixels  
or more recommended)  
Windows Vista/Windows 7: Video card supporting DirectX 10.0  
(supports overlay of DirectDraw)  
Windows XP: Video card supporting DirectX 9.0c (supports overlay  
of DirectDraw)  
™
PCI Express k16 compatible recommended  
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Free hard disk  
space  
Ultra DMA — 33 or more  
450 MB or more (for installing software)  
≥ When writing to a DVD/SD, more than double the amount of free  
space as the disc being created is necessary.  
Sound  
DirectSound support  
Interface  
USB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)]  
Other  
requirements  
Mouse or equivalent pointing device  
SD card reader/writer  
Internet connection  
≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.  
≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French and Simplified  
Chinese.  
≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on all DVD drives.  
≥ Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows 7  
Enterprise, Windows XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and not compatible with  
64 bit operation systems.  
≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment.  
≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-monitor environment.  
≥ If using Windows XP, an administrative account user only can use this software. If using  
Windows Vista/Windows 7, administrative account and standard account users only can  
use this software. (An administrative account user should install and uninstall this  
software.)  
≥ DVD discs authored with this software are not guaranteed to play in all DVD players.  
≥ Depending upon the environment of your 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 back recorded images.  
≥ If your PC does not satisfy the above system requirements, an error may occur when  
writing data to disc.  
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∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)  
PC  
OS  
IBM PC/AT compatible PC  
Microsoft Windows XP 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 2  
Microsoft Windows Vista Business Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2  
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2  
Microsoft Windows 7 Starter  
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic  
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium  
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional  
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate  
CPU  
RAM  
Windows Vista/Windows 7: 32-bit (k86) Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz or  
higher processor  
Windows XP: Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron  
400 MHz or higher  
Windows 7:1 GB or higher  
Windows Vista Home Basic: 512 MB or higher  
Windows Vista Home Premium/Ultimate/Business/Enterprise:  
1 GB or higher  
Windows XP: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)  
Interface  
USB port  
Other  
Mouse or equivalent pointing device  
requirements  
≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.  
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Setup  
Installation  
1
When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user  
name with equivalent authorization. (If you 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:  
≥ If the country or region cannot be  
selected, select [PAL Area].  
1 Insert the CD-ROM into the PC.  
≥ Click [Run setup.exe] # [Continue].  
≥ If the installation screen does not appear  
automatically, double-click the CD-ROM  
drive icon in [Computer].  
≥ When the confirmation message appears,  
click [Yes].  
5 Select where the application is  
to be installed, then click  
[Next].  
2 Click [Next].  
3 Select [I accept the terms of  
the license agreement], then  
click [Next].  
6 Select [Yes] or [No] to create  
4 Select the country or region  
shortcut.  
where you live, then click  
≥ A message regarding the playback in the  
environment used may be displayed  
[Next].  
depending on the performance of the PC  
used. Click [OK] after confirming.  
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When installation is complete, some  
notes will appear.  
∫ Uninstalling VideoCam Suite  
3.0  
Check the contents, then close  
the window.  
Follow the steps below to uninstall any  
software applications that you no longer  
require.  
8 Select [Yes, I want to restart my  
computer now.], then click  
[Finish].  
1 Select [start] # [Control Panel]  
# [Uninstall a program].  
The PC must be rebooted for the  
application to work.  
2 Select [VideoCam Suite 3.0],  
then click [Uninstall].  
≥ Proceed with the uninstallation by  
following the on-screen instructions.  
≥ After uninstalling the software, be sure to  
reboot the PC.  
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Setup  
Connecting to a PC  
2
≥ Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed.  
≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC.  
A
USB cable (supplied)  
joystick.When you select an option other  
than [PC], reconnect the USB cable.  
≥ When Windows is used as the PC  
operating system, a message prompting  
to format may display when a SDXC card  
is read. (Please be aware that if a media is  
formatted, then all the data recorded on  
the media will be erased.)  
1 Connect this unit to the AC  
adaptor.  
≥ It is possible to use it connected to the PC  
with the batteries only, but you will not be  
able to write data into the unit.  
≥ Use the AC adapter to free you from  
worrying about the battery running down.  
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/  
information/SDXC.html  
2 Turn on the unit.  
≥ This function is available in all modes.  
≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor  
will be turned off after about 5 seconds.  
Operating the joystick will cause the LCD  
monitor to turn on again.  
≥ When the unit is connected to a PC its  
power cannot be turned off.  
Disconnect the USB cable, before  
turning this unit off.  
≥ Do not disconnect the USB cable or the  
AC adaptor while the access lamp is on or  
3 Connect this unit to a PC.  
≥ Insert the USB connectors as far as they  
will go.  
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except  
the supplied one. (Operation is not  
guaranteed with any other USB cables.)  
≥ The Smart wizard screen is automatically  
displayed when VideoCam Suite 3.0 is  
installed.  
card access icon (  
unit screen.  
) appears on the  
≥
SDR-H85  
Do not disconnect the USB cable or the  
AC adaptor while the HDD access lamp is  
on or HDD access icon (  
the unit screen.  
) appears on  
≥ When performing reading/writing between  
a PC and an SD card, be aware that some  
SD card slots built into PCs and some SD  
card readers are not compatible with the  
SDHC memory card or SDXC memory  
card.  
≥ This unit is automatically recognised as an  
external drive of the PC. (l 94)  
≥ A USB function selection screen will be  
displayed if VideoCam Suite 3.0 has not  
been installed. Use the joystick to select  
[PC], then press the centre of the  
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SDR-S50  
∫ To disconnect USB cable  
Verify [MATSHITA SDR-S50/SD USB  
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].  
safely  
Double click the  
displayed on the PC.  
≥ Depending on your PC’s settings, this  
icon may not be displayed.  
1
icon in task tray  
2
Select [USB Mass Storage Device]  
and click [Stop].  
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 DVD recorder, the battery will charge.  
≥ Insert the USB cable securely all the way. It will not operate properly if it is not inserted all  
the way.  
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed  
with any other USB cables.)  
≥ Be sure to connect the unit directly to the PC, Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD recorder.  
≥ During charging, the status indicator flashes. When charging is finished, the status  
indicator turns off.  
≥ Charging cannot be carried out if the status indicator flashes quickly for about 1 minute and  
then goes out, or if it does not illuminate at all. Use the AC adaptor to charge. (l 14)  
≥ Charging will take 2-3 times longer than charging with the AC adaptor.  
≥ Use the AC adaptor when charging the high capacity battery (VW-VBK360; optional).  
≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 110.  
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About the PC display  
When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive.  
≥ Removable disk (Example:  
) is displayed in [Computer].  
The following data will be recorded.  
We recommend using VideoCam Suite 3.0  
to copy or write back motion picture data.  
Using Windows Explorer or other  
programmes on the PC to copy, move or  
rename files and folders recorded with  
this unit will result in them being unusable  
with VideoCam Suite 3.0.  
1
Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG  
format (S1000001.JPG etc.)  
JPEG format still pictures created  
from the motion picture  
2
3
4
5
The DPOF setting files  
SD-Video standard control data  
SD-Video standard video data  
(maximum of 99 files)  
It is impossible to write data to the HDD  
on this unit from a PC.  
6
Long recording video data  
(S1000001.MP4 etc.)  
Example folder structure of an SD card:  
∫ Copying your still pictures to  
CAM_SD  
DCIM  
your PC  
Card reader function (mass storage)  
Still pictures recorded with this unit can be  
copied to the PC with Explorer or other  
programmes.  
100CDPFQ  
101CDPFS  
MISC  
SD_VIDEO  
MGR_INFO  
PRG001  
PRIVATE  
AVC_MP4  
100WDIHS  
1
Double click the folder that contains  
the still pictures. ([DCIM] #  
[100CDPFQ] etc.)  
2
Drag and drop the still pictures onto  
the destination folder (on the PC’s  
HDD).  
≥ Do not delete the SD card’s folders. Doing  
so may make the SD card unusable in this  
unit.  
SDR-H85  
Example folder structure of HDD:  
≥ When data not supported by this unit has  
been recorded on a PC, it will not be  
recognised by this unit.  
CAM_HDD  
DCIM  
100CDPFQ  
≥ Always use this unit to format SD cards.  
101CDPFS  
MISC  
SD_VIDEO  
MGR_INFO  
PRG001  
PRIVATE  
AVC_MP4  
100WDIHS  
[CAM_HDD] is displayed.  
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With a PC  
Using with a PC  
Starting VideoCam Suite  
3.0  
1
≥ When using VideoCam Suite 3.0 on Windows XP, log on to your computer as  
Administrator (or with a login name equally authorized). If you log on with a login name  
other than Administrator, you cannot use the applications.  
≥ When using VideoCam Suite 3.0 on Windows Vista/Windows 7, log on to your computer as  
Administrator (or with a login name equally authorized) or with the user name for a  
standard user account. If you log on with a user name for a guest user account, the  
software cannot be used.  
(On the PC)  
Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [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  
applications  
≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read the  
PDF operating instructions.  
Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [Panasonic] #  
[VideoCam Suite 3.0] # [Operating Instructions].  
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Upload to YouTube  
You can easily upload motion pictures to YouTube with the VideoCam Suite 3.0. You need to  
record the motion picture to upload in web mode. (l 48)  
¬ Turn on this unit, then change the mode to  
.
1 Connect this unit to a PC. (l 92)  
≥ Smart Wizard screen will automatically be displayed.  
2 Select [YouTube].  
[YouTube Uploader] starts and the motion pictures 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 to upload motion pictures to YouTube, a user account must first be obtained via  
the YouTube site.  
≥ After uploading is complete, a message appears. If [OK] is clicked, the USB function will be  
set to [PC/RECORDER]. Before turning this unit off, disconnect the USB cable (l 93).  
≥ This service is available as of 1 December, 2009.  
™
≥ Any operation about YouTube services and the specification changes are not  
guaranteed. The available services and the displays are subject to change without notice.  
≥ Any copyrighted video cannot be uploaded without having the copyright or obtaining  
permission from the copyright holder(s).  
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Using with a PC  
If using Mac  
2
≥ VideoCam Suite 3.0 is not available for Mac.  
≥ SDXC memory cards cannot be used on Mac.  
≥ iMovie’09 supported. For details about iMovie’09, please contact Apple Inc.  
∫ Operating environment  
PC  
OS  
Mac  
Mac OS X 10.5.8  
Mac OS X 10.6  
CPU  
Power Mac G5 Dual 2.0 GHz or higher  
iMac G5 1.9 GHz or higher  
Intel -based Mac  
®
RAM  
512 MB or more  
USB port  
Interface  
≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating 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 only.  
∫ Copying still pictures on PC  
1 Connect this unit to a PC via the supplied USB cable.  
≥ The USB function selection screen will appear.  
2 Use the joystick to select [PC], then press the centre of the joystick.  
3 Double-click [CAM_SD] displayed on the desktop.  
SDR-H85  
[CAM_SD] and [CAM_HDD] are displayed on the desktop.  
≥ Files are stored in [100CDPFQ]/[101CDPFS] folder etc. in the [DCIM] folder.  
4 Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to  
acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on  
the PC.  
∫ To disconnect USB cable safely  
Drag [CAM_SD] disk icon to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB cable.  
SDR-H85  
≥ [CAM_SD] and [CAM_HDD] are displayed on the desktop.  
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Indications  
Indications  
1
MF  
Manual focus (l 58)  
∫ Recording indications  
*
only  
SDR-H85  
/
/
/
/
/
AWB  
White balance (l 56)  
1/100 Shutter speed (l 57)  
OPEN/F2.2 Iris value (l 57)  
A
0h00m00s  
LSP  
LONG REC  
R 1h20m  
MF  
AWB  
PRE-REC  
0dB  
Gain value (l 57)  
1
/
100  
OPEN  
0dB  
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
Scene mode (l 51)  
/
/
/
+1  
+2  
-1  
A
15. 11. 2010 12:34  
Power LCD (l 30)  
/
Image stabilizer (l 45)  
Remaining battery power  
(l 17)  
AF/AE tracking (l 46)  
1h30m  
Remaining battery time  
(l 17)  
Zoom microphone (l 53)  
Wind noise canceller (l 52)  
*
R 1h20m  
0h00m00s  
Remaining time for motion  
picture recording (l 36)  
Backlight compensation  
(l 48)  
Elapsed recording time  
(l 36)  
Soft skin mode (l 49)  
/
Fade (White), Fade (Black)  
(l 48)  
15.11.2010 Date/time indication (l 28)  
12:34  
Colour night view function  
(l 49)  
World time setting (l 29)  
/
/
/
/
/
XP SP LP LXP LSP LLP  
Intelligent contrast control  
(l 49)  
Motion picture recording mode (l 39)  
LONG REC  
Long recording mode (l 38)  
Web mode (l 48)  
HDD recording possible  
status  
Ø10/Ø2  
Self-Timer recording (l 53)  
*
R3000  
Remaining number of still  
pictures (l 42)  
(White) Card recording possible  
status  
(White) Still picture recording  
(Green) Recognising the card  
possible status  
¥/; (Red)  
Recording  
(Red)  
Recording still picture  
HDD Falling detection (l 4)  
; (Green)  
Recording pause  
PRE-REC (l 49)  
Manual mode (l 55)  
/
*
PRE-REC  
MNL  
/
/
/
Intelligent auto mode (l 33)  
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∫ Playback indications  
∫ Indication of connection to  
other devices  
1/;/5/  
/6/  
/7/8/9/:/D/  
E/;1/2;  
Display during playback (l 59, 65)  
Accessing the card (l 92)  
*
Accessing the HDD (l 92)  
0h00m00s  
No.10  
Playback time (l 60)  
Scene number  
∫ Confirmatory indications  
Repeat playback (l 64)  
–– (Time The built-in battery is low.  
display) (l 28)  
100-001  
Motion pictures folder/file  
name  
Warning for face-to-face  
recording (l 31)  
100-0001  
1
Still picture folder/file name  
The HDD cannot be accessed  
as the drop detection function  
has detected that the unit was  
dropped.  
DPOF already set  
(to more than 1) (l 71)  
Resume playback (l 64)  
If it detects that the unit is being  
continuously dropped, recording  
may stop.  
Protected motion pictures/  
still pictures (l 69)  
*
Scenes recorded in the  
web mode (l 48)  
∫ Confirmatory indications when  
a DVD burner is connected  
Disc playback (l 81)  
/
/
/
/
/
/
Disc type (l 77)  
Unusable disc  
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Indications  
Messages  
2
Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text.  
*
SDR-H85 only  
*
RECOMMEND DATA BACK UP PERIODICALLY.  
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.  
*
HDD BACKUP RECOMMENDED.  
There is a possible problem with the HDD. Copy the motion pictures and still pictures  
stored on the HDD to a PC or a DVD disc immediately (l 77, 84), and detach the power  
and contact your dealer.  
*
HDD ERROR OCCURRED. PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF, THEN TURN ON AGAIN.  
Access to HDD failed. Turn on the power again. Make sure not to give a strong shock or  
impact to the unit.  
*
CANNOT OPERATE DUE TO LOW TEMPERATURE.  
The internal temperature of this unit is extremely low so it cannot be operated.  
If “Please Wait.” appears after this message, wait a while without turning the unit off. It  
may take time until the unit can be used.  
CHECK CARD.  
This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognised by the unit.  
If this message appears even though motion pictures and still pictures are recorded on an  
SD card, the card may be unstable. Reinsert the SD card, then turn the power off and then  
on again.  
THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED.  
≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l 12)  
If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, remove the battery and then  
insert it again. If the message appears even after repeating this several times, this unit  
needs repair. Detach the power and consult the dealer who you purchased this unit  
from. Do not attempt to repair it by yourself.  
≥ You are attempting to connect an AC adaptor not compatible with this unit. Use the  
supplied AC adaptor. (l 14)  
PLEASE CHECK EXTERNAL DRIVE OR DISC.  
A disc that cannot be used when connecting the unit to the DVD burner has been inserted,  
or the DVD burner is not recognised properly. Connect the Mini AB USB Connection  
Cable again and insert a disc to copy the data. (l 77)  
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If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear. Be sure to follow the  
messages. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.)  
SOME SCENES NEED REPAIRING. PLAY SCENES TO BE REPAIRED.  
(IRREPARABLE SCENES WILL BE DELETED.)  
≥ The above message is displayed when abnormal management information is detected  
when the scenes are displayed in thumbnail. To perform the repair, select the 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, recorded scene playback will be impossible before power is turned OFF.  
≥ When data recorded on another device is recovered, it may not be possible to play back  
the data on this unit or the other device.  
≥ If recovery fails, turn the power of the unit off and on again after waiting a while. If recovery  
fails repeatedly, format a media on the unit. Please be aware that if a media is formatted,  
then all the data recorded on the media will be erased.  
≥ If the thumbnail information is recovered, displaying the thumbnails may become slower.  
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Helpful hints  
Functions that cannot be  
used simultaneously  
1
Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s  
specifications.  
Functions  
Conditions which disable the functions  
Intelligent auto mode  
≥ In manual mode  
≥ When the colour night view function is used  
AF/AE tracking  
≥ In manual mode  
≥ When the colour night view function is used  
Fade  
≥ When PRE-REC is used  
Auto slow shutter  
Backlight compensation  
≥ When the scene mode is used  
≥ When the colour night view function is used  
≥ When the iris/gain is set  
Intelligent contrast control  
≥ When the colour night view function is used  
≥ When the iris/gain is set  
Colour night view  
MF assist function  
Shutter sound  
≥ When the AF/AE tracking is used  
≥ When digital zoom (78k or higher) is used  
≥ While recording motion picture  
≥ When PRE-REC is used  
Shooting guide  
≥ When the AF/AE tracking is used  
Zoom microphone  
≥ When the Intelligent auto mode is on  
Soft skin mode (Set and cancel)  
Colour night view (Set and cancel)  
Change of white balance  
≥ While recording  
≥ When PRE-REC is used  
≥ When digital zoom (78k or higher) is used  
≥ When the colour night view function is used  
≥ When the beach, sunset, fireworks or night  
scenery mode of scene mode is used  
Adjusting the shutter speed, iris/  
gain  
≥ When the colour night view function is used  
≥ When the scene mode is used  
Web mode  
≥ When PRE-REC is used  
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Troubleshooting  
2
Problem  
Check points  
This unit cannot be  
turned on.  
≥ Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently  
charged. (l 14)  
≥ In cold places, the battery using time becomes  
This unit does not stay  
on long enough.  
shorter.  
≥ The battery has a limited life. If the operating time is  
still too short even after the battery is fully charged,  
the battery has worn out and needs to be replaced.  
Battery runs down  
quickly.  
This unit is turned off  
automatically.  
≥ If you do not use the unit for approximately  
5 minutes, the power is automatically turned off to  
conserve battery life. To resume recording, turn the  
power back on.  
The power will not turn off automatically when the  
economy function (l 25) is set to [OFF].  
≥ When this unit is connected to a DVD burner to copy  
or play back images (a disc is being accessed), the  
power turns off automatically if the Mini AB USB  
Connection Cable is removed.  
A clicking sound is  
heard when the unit is  
shaken about.  
≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a  
defect.  
This sound will no longer be heard when the unit’s  
power is turned on.  
≥ The remaining battery capacity indication is an  
approximation.  
SDR-H85  
Remaining battery  
indication is not  
displayed properly.  
If you think the remaining battery capacity indication  
is not displayed correctly, fully charge the battery,  
discharge it and then charge it again. (Even if this  
operation is performed, it may not be possible to  
display the remaining battery capacity correctly if the  
battery was used for a long period of time where the  
temperature was low or high or if the battery was  
repeatedly charged.)  
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Problem  
Check points  
This unit cannot be  
operated though it is  
turned on.  
≥ Remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about  
1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC  
adaptor. Then about 1 minute later, turn on the  
power again. (Conducting the above operation while  
the media is being accessed may damage the data  
on the media.)  
This unit does not  
operate normally.  
≥ If normal operation is still not restored, detach the  
power connected, and consult the dealer who you  
purchased this unit from.  
The remaining time  
indication or the  
elapsed time  
≥ If you set [SETUP] > [DISPLAY] > [OFF],  
indications other than warnings and date etc. are not  
displayed. (l 25)  
indication is not  
shown.  
The unit arbitrarily  
stops recording.  
≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture  
recording. (l 18)  
≥ The recordable time may have shortened due to the  
deterioration of the data writing speed or repeated  
recording and deletion. Using the unit, format the SD  
card or HDD (l 74)  
SDR-H85  
≥ If the unit is exposed to strong vibrations or shocks  
while recording on HDD, recording may stop to  
protect the HDD. If the unit is used in a place with  
loud sounds, the recording may stop due to sound  
vibrations. Recording data on an SD card is  
recommended in these places.  
Auto focus function  
does not work.  
≥ Set to Intelligent auto mode to on.  
≥ If you are trying to record a scene which is hard to  
bring into focus in auto focus mode, use the manual  
focus mode to adjust the focus. (l 33, 58)  
Colour balance of  
images is strange  
when recording in a  
place such as a  
gymnasium.  
≥ In a place with multiple light sources, such as a  
gymnasium or a hall, set the white balance setting to  
(Indoor mode2). If you cannot record clearly  
with the  
(Indoor mode2), set it to  
(Manual  
adjustment mode). (l 56)  
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Problem  
Check points  
Any scenes/still  
pictures cannot play  
back.  
≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are  
displayed as  
cannot be played back.  
Although this unit is  
correctly connected to  
a TV, images cannot  
be seen.  
≥ Please read the operating instructions of your TV  
and select the channel that matches the input used  
for the connection.  
≥ Change the [TV ASPECT] setting to match the  
aspect ratio of the TV. (l 76)  
The images are  
squeezed horizontally.  
Scenes cannot be  
deleted.  
≥ Release the protect setting. (l 69)  
≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are  
displayed as  
cannot be deleted. If the scenes/  
still pictures are unnecessary, format the media to  
erase the data. (l 74) Please be aware that if a  
media is formatted then all the data recorded on the  
media is erased and cannot be recovered. Back up  
important data on a PC, disc etc.  
If the SD card is  
inserted in this unit, it  
is not recognised.  
≥ If the SD card is formatted on a PC, it may not be  
recognised by this unit. Use this unit to format SD  
cards. (l 74)  
If the SD card is  
inserted in another  
device, it is not  
recognised.  
≥ Check that the device is compatible with the capacity  
or type of SD card (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory  
Card/SDXC Memory Card) that you inserted. Refer  
to the operating instructions of the device for details.  
“ERROR OCCURRED.  
PLEASE TURN UNIT  
OFF, THEN TURN ON  
AGAIN.” is displayed.  
≥ The unit has automatically detected an error. Restart  
the unit by turning off and on the power.  
≥ The power will be turned off in about 1 minute if the  
power is not turned off and on.  
≥ Repair is needed if it is repeatedly displayed even if  
it is restarted. Detach the power connected, and  
consult the dealer who you purchased this unit from.  
Do not attempt to repair the unit by yourself.  
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Check points  
When connected by  
the USB cable, this  
unit is not detected by  
the PC.  
≥ After re-inserting the SD card into the unit, reconnect  
the supplied USB cable.  
≥ Select another USB terminal on the PC.  
≥ Check the operating environment. (l 87)  
≥ Connect the supplied USB cable again after  
restarting the PC and turning on this unit again.  
When the USB cable is  
disconnected, an error  
message will appear  
on the PC.  
≥ To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-click the  
icon in the task tray and follow the instructions  
on the screen.  
The power of the DVD  
burner cannot be  
turned on.  
≥ When the unit is connected to the DVD burner, use  
the respective AC adaptors for both this unit and the  
DVD burner.  
The sound does not  
play back properly  
when a DVD disc that  
has been copied using  
the DVD burner is  
played back.  
≥ When the scenes are copied to a DVD disc using the  
DVD burner and then played back with any other  
devices, sound may not play back properly.  
In this case, use the software supplied with this unit  
to copy the scenes.  
Cannot see the PDF  
operating instructions  
for VideoCam Suite  
3.0.  
≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or  
Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF operating  
instructions for VideoCam Suite 3.0.  
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Cautions for use  
In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if  
the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell),  
immediately stop operating the unit and  
consult the Panasonic Customer Care  
Centre on 132600.  
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.  
About this unit  
Make sure to use the supplied cords and  
cables. If you use optional accessories,  
use the cords and the cables supplied  
with them.  
The unit and the SD card become warm  
during use. This is not a malfunction.  
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 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.  
Do not extend the cords and the cables.  
Do not spray insecticides or volatile  
chemicals onto the unit.  
≥ If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals,  
its body may be marred and the surface  
finish may peel off.  
≥ Do not leave rubber or plastic products in  
contact with the unit for a long time.  
When you use the unit in a sandy or  
dusty place such as a beach, do not let  
sand or fine dust get into the body and  
terminals of the unit.  
Also, keep the unit away from sea water.  
≥ Sand or dust may damage the unit. (Care  
should be taken when inserting and  
removing a card.)  
≥ If sea water splashes onto the unit, wipe  
off the water with a well wrung cloth. Then  
wipe the unit again with a dry cloth.  
≥ 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  
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.  
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When carrying the unit, do not drop or  
bump it.  
≥ A strong impact can break the unit’s  
casing, causing it to malfunction.  
≥ To physically format the HDD, connect the  
unit via the AC adaptor, select [FORMAT  
MEDIA] # [HDD] from the menu, and then  
press and hold the delete button on the  
screen below for about 3 seconds. When  
the HDD data deletion screen appears,  
select [YES], and then follow the on-  
screen instructions.  
Cleaning  
≥ Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull  
the AC cable from the AC outlet, and then  
wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth.  
≥ If the unit is very dirty, dip a cloth in water  
and squeeze firmly, and then wipe the unit  
with the damp cloth. Next, dry the unit with  
a dry cloth.  
≥ Use of benzine, paint thinner, alcohol, or  
dishwashing liquid may alter the camera  
body or peel the surface finish. Do not use  
these solvents.  
≥ When using a chemical dust cloth, follow  
the instructions that came with the cloth.  
≥ Please look after the data in your HDD  
carefully. Panasonic will not be held  
responsible in the unlikely case that  
private data is divulged.  
Do not use the unit for surveillance  
purposes or other business uses.  
≥ This unit was designed for consumer  
intermittent use. It was not intended for  
continuous use, or for any industrial or  
commercial application resulting in  
prolonged use.  
≥ In certain situations, continuous use could  
cause the unit to overheat and cause a  
malfunction. Such use is strongly  
discouraged.  
When you are not going to use the unit  
for an extended time  
≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or  
cabinet, it is recommended that you place  
a desiccant (silica gel) in with it.  
SDR-H85  
When disposing of or giving away this  
unit, note that:  
≥ Formatting and deletion simply change the  
file management information and cannot  
be used to completely erase the data in  
HDD of this unit. The data can be  
recovered using commercially available  
software or the like.  
≥ We recommend that you physically format  
the HDD before disposing of or giving  
away this unit.  
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Prepare spare batteries when going out  
for recording.  
About the battery  
≥ Prepare batteries appropriate to 3 to 4  
times the period you are planning to  
record for. Cold places such as a ski resort  
can shorten the period which you can  
record for.  
The battery used in this unit is a  
rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is  
susceptible to humidity and temperature and  
the effect increases the more the  
temperature rises or falls. In cold areas, the  
full charge indication may not appear or the  
low battery indication may appear about  
5 minutes after starting use. At high  
temperatures, the protection function may  
be triggered, making it impossible to use the  
unit.  
If you drop the battery accidentally,  
check to see if the terminals are  
damaged.  
≥ Inserting a battery with damaged terminals  
can damage the unit.  
Do not throw old battery into fire.  
≥ Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire  
may result in an explosion.  
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 may result in over discharge of  
the battery. This may result in you not  
being able to use the battery even after it  
is charged.  
≥ The battery should be stored in the vinyl  
bag so metal does not come into contact  
with the terminals.  
≥ The battery should be stored in a cool  
place free from humidity, with as constant  
temperature as possible. (Recommended  
temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC,  
Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%)  
≥ Extremely high temperatures or low  
temperatures will shorten the life of the  
battery.  
≥ If the battery is kept in high-temperature,  
high-humidity, or oily-smoky places, the  
terminals may rust and cause  
If the operating time is very short even  
after the battery has been recharged, the  
battery has worn out. Please purchase a  
new battery.  
About the AC adaptor  
≥ If the temperature of the battery is  
extremely high or extremely low, charging  
may take time or the battery may not be  
charged.  
≥ If you use the AC adaptor near a radio,  
radio reception may be disturbed. Keep  
the AC adaptor 1 m or more away from  
the radio.  
≥ When using the AC adaptor, it may  
generate whirring sounds. However, this is  
normal.  
≥ After use, be sure to disconnect the AC  
adaptor. (If it is left connected, a minute  
amount of current is consumed.)  
≥ Always keep the electrodes of the AC  
adaptor and battery clean.  
malfunctions.  
≥ To store the battery for a long period of  
time, we recommend you charge it once  
every year and store it again after you  
have completely used up the charged  
capacity.  
≥ Dust and other matter attached to the  
battery terminals should be removed.  
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About charging errors  
About SD cards  
When the status indicator is flashing at a  
particularly fast or slow rate, the  
following should be considered.  
≥ The memory capacity indicated on the  
label of an SD card is the total of the  
capacity for copyright protection and  
management and the capacity which can  
be used on the unit, a PC etc.  
≥ Do not apply strong shocks, bend, or drop  
the SD card.  
≥ Electrical noise, static electricity or the  
failure of this unit or the SD card may  
damage or erase the data stored on the  
SD card.  
Flashing with approx. 4 second period  
(off for approx. 2 seconds, on for approx.  
2 seconds):  
≥ The battery may be over-discharged, or  
the battery temperature may be high or  
low. The battery will charge, but it may  
take several hours for normal charging to  
begin.  
≥ During long periods of use, it is normal for  
this unit and the SD card to become  
slightly warm and is not a malfunction.  
Flashing with approx. 0.5 second period  
(off for approx. 0.25 second, on for  
approx. 0.25 second):  
≥ The battery is not charged. Remove the  
battery from the unit, and try charging  
again.  
≥ Check that the terminals of the unit or  
battery are not dirty or covered in a foreign  
object, and connect the battery correctly  
once again. If a foreign object or dirt is  
present, turn off the unit before removing.  
≥ The battery or environment is at an  
extremely high or low temperature. Wait  
until the temperature 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.  
When the card access lamp is lit, do not:  
jRemove the SD card  
jTurn the unit off  
jInsert and remove the USB cable  
jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock  
Cautionary points when handling  
≥ Do not expose the terminals of the SD  
card to water, garbage or dust.  
≥ Do not place SD cards in the following  
areas:  
jAreas exposed to direct sunlight, or in  
high-temperature areas such near  
heating equipment.  
jIn very dusty or humid areas.  
jLocations susceptible to significant  
difference in temperature (condensation  
can occur).  
Lamp turns off:  
≥ Charging has finished.  
jWhere static electricity or  
≥ If the status indicator stays off despite the  
charging being unfinished, there may be a  
fault in the unit, battery or AC adaptor.  
≥ Refer to page 109 for details on the  
battery.  
electromagnetic waves occur.  
≥ To protect SD cards, return them to their  
cases when you are not using them.  
When disposing of or giving away an SD  
card, note that:  
≥ Formatting and deletion simply change the  
file management information and cannot  
be used to completely erase the data in an  
SD card.  
≥ We recommend that you physically format  
an SD card before disposing of or giving  
away the SD card.  
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SDR-S50  
turned on. The normal brightness will be  
restored when the unit’s internal  
temperature rises.  
To physically format an SD card, connect  
the unit via the AC adaptor, select  
[FORMAT CARD] from the menu, and  
then press and hold the delete button on  
the screen below for about 3 seconds.  
When an SD card data deletion screen  
appears, select [YES], and then follow the  
on-screen instructions.  
Extremely high precision technology is  
employed to produce the LCD Monitor  
screen featuring a total of approximately  
123,000 dots. The result is more than  
99.99% effective dots with a mere 0.01%  
of the dots inactive or always lit.  
However, this is not a malfunction and  
does not affect the recorded picture.  
About condensation  
When condensation forms on the unit, the  
lens will cloud up and the unit may not work  
properly. Make every effort to ensure that  
condensation does not form. If it does form,  
take the actions described below.  
≥
SDR-H85  
To physically format an SD card, connect  
the unit via the AC adaptor, select  
[FORMAT MEDIA] # [SD CARD] from the  
menu, and then press and hold the delete  
button on the screen below for about  
3 seconds. When an SD card data  
deletion screen appears, select [YES],  
and then follow the on-screen instructions.  
Causes of condensation  
Condensation takes place when the  
ambient temperature or humidity is  
changed as follows.  
≥ When this unit is brought inside from the  
cold (e.g. a ski slope) to a warm room.  
≥ When this unit is moved from an  
air-conditioned car to outside.  
≥ When a cold room has been warmed up  
quickly.  
≥ When cool wind from an air conditioner is  
directly blown onto this unit.  
≥ After summer afternoon showers of rain.  
≥ When this unit is in a very humid place  
where the air is thick with steam. (e.g. a  
heated swimming pool)  
≥ Please look after the data in an SD card  
carefully.  
LCD monitor  
Helpful hint  
≥ When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it  
with a soft cloth, such as eye glass  
cleaner.  
≥ In a place with drastic temperature  
changes, condensation may form on the  
LCD monitor. Wipe it with a soft cloth,  
such as eye glass cleaner.  
≥ When the unit has become very cold, for  
example due to storage in a cold area, its  
LCD monitor will be slightly darker than  
usual immediately after the power is  
If, for example, you have used this unit for  
recording on a ski slope and are taking it into  
a heated room, place the unit inside a plastic  
bag, remove as much of the air from inside  
the bag as possible, then seal the bag.  
Leave the unit for about an hour in the room  
so the temperature of the unit is close to the  
ambient temperature of the room, then use  
it.  
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Specifications  
SD Video Camera 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  
Signal system  
CCIR: 625 lines, 50 fields PAL colour signal  
Recording SD card  
Normal recording mode: Based on the SD-Video standard  
format  
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  
HDD  
Read/Write (No copyright protection support)  
Read only  
SDR-H85  
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type Mini AB  
Dimensions  
54.9 mm (W)k64 mm (H)k107.3 mm (D)  
(excluding projecting parts)  
SDR-S50  
SDR-H85  
SDR-S50  
55.1 mm (W)k64 mm (H)k107.3 mm (D)  
(excluding projecting parts)  
Mass  
Approx. 212 g  
[without battery (supplied) and an SD card  
(optional)]  
Approx. 273 g  
[without battery (supplied)]  
SDR-H85  
SDR-S50  
Mass in operation  
Approx. 239 g  
[with battery (supplied) and an SD card  
(optional)]  
Approx. 317.5 g  
[with battery (supplied)]  
SDR-H85  
Operating temperature 0 oC to 40 oC  
Operating humidity  
10% to 80%  
See page 16  
Battery operation time  
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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)  
HDD  
80 GB  
SDR-H85  
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)  
Refer to page 39 for the recordable time.  
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)  
HDD  
80 GB  
SDR-H85  
Compression  
JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2  
standard), DPOF corresponding  
Picture size  
640k480 (4:3), 640k360 (16:9)  
Refer to page 43 for the number of recordable pictures.  
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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