Panasonic Hdc Sd80 Owners Manual

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≥To use the software, log on as an Administrator or as user name for standard user account 
(only for Windows 7/Windows Vista).
The software cannot be used with the user name for a guest account.
(On the PC)
Select [Start]  # [All Programs]  # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer AE 3.0]  # 
[HD Writer AE].
≥ 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...

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≥HD Writer AE 3.0 is not available for Mac.
≥ iMovie’11 supported. For details about iMovie’11, please contact Apple Inc.
≥
There are some limitations in the functions when  iMovie’11 is used. Refer to page 132 for details.
∫Operating environment
≥Even if the system  requirements mentioned in this owner’s manual 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...

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*1 only
*2  only
∫Recording indications
Others
Indications
Motion Picture Recording Mode Still Picture Recording Mode
0h00m00s
1/100OPEN
MF
0dB
+1
1/100OPEN
MF
0dB
+1MEGAPRE-REC
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1h30m
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3MR 3000
A
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Intelligent Auto Mode ( l36)
Manual Mode ( l72)
5 ////////
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Scene Mode ( l60)
¥ /; (Red) Recording
; (Green) Recording pause
0h00m00s Elapsed recording time 
(l 32)
(“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for 
minute and “s” for second.)...

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B
HDD Falling detection 
( l 9)
*2
PRE-REC ( l55)
Zoom Microphone ( l67)
Wind Noise Canceler ( l67)
Picture adjustment ( l68)
Digital cinema color ( l66)
AF/AE tracking ( l52)
Touch zoom ( l51)
Touch shutter ( l53)
MF Manual Focus ( l75)
// / / /
White Balance ( l73)
1/100 Shutter Speed ( l74)
OPEN/F2.0 Iris value (l74)
0dB Gain value (l74)
±  (White)/ ¥ (Green)/ / / / /
Focus indication ( l34)
Hi-Speed Burst Shooting 
( l 70)
AF assist lamp ( l71)PRE-REC
AW B
C
Display Touch Menu ( l28)...

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∫Playback indications ∫Indication of connection to 
other devices
∫ Confirmatory indications
∫ Confirmatory indications when 
a DVD burner is connected
1/; /5 // 6// 7/8/9 /: /
D /E /;1 /2;
Display during playback ( l38, 76)
0h00m00s Playback Time ( l38)
No.10 Scene Number
Repeat Playback ( l78)
Resume Playback ( l79)
100-0001 Still picture folder/file name
1 DPOF already set
(to more than 1) (l 89)
Protected motion pictures/
still pictures ( l88)
iFrame recorded scene 
( l 38)
AVCHD recorded...

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Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text.
*1  only
*2  only
Others
Messages
PERIODICALLY MAKE BACK UP OF DATA IN BUILT-IN MEMORY.*1/
RECOMMEND DATA BACK UP PERIODICALLY.*2
We recommend backing up important recorded motion pictures and still pictures 
periodically to a PC, DVD disc etc. to protect it. ( l100, 110) This message does not 
indicate that there is a problem with this unit.
HDD BACKUP RECOMMENDED.*2
There is a possible problem with the HDD. Copy the...

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About recovery
If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear and a repair is 
performed. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.)
≥The above message is displayed when abnormal management information is detected 
when the scenes are displayed in thumbnail. To perform the repair, touch 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...

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Others
Troubleshooting
Power
ProblemCheck points
This unit cannot be 
turned on.
This unit does not stay 
on long enough.
Battery runs down 
quickly. ≥
Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently 
charged. ( l21)
≥ In cold places, the battery using time becomes 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.
This unit is turned off 
automatically. ≥
If the...

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Recording
ProblemCheck points
The unit arbitrarily stops 
recording. ≥
Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture 
recording. ( l24)
≥ 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, built-in memory or HDD. ( l46, 47)
≥ If [AGS] is [ON], record in the normal horizontal position 
or set [AGS] to [OFF]. ( l65)
≥ If the unit is exposed to strong vibrations or shocks while...

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Playback
ProblemCheck points
Scenes/still pictures 
cannot be played back. ≥
Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are 
displayed as   cannot be played back.
Scenes cannot be 
deleted. ≥
Release the protect setting. (l 88)
≥ 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. ( l46, 47) Please be aware that if a media is 
formatted then all the data recorded on the...