Panasonic Hdc Sd9 Operating Instructions

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Open the LCD monitor and install the battery by inserting it in the direction 
shown in the figure.
Inserting/removing the battery
Removing the battery
Be sure to set the mode switch to OFF and 
check that the status indicator is off before 
removing the battery.
Move the BATTERY lever in the direction 
indicated by the arrow and remove the 
battery when unlocked.
AInsert the battery until it clicks and locks.
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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≥Temperature: 25oC (77oF)/humidity: 60%
∫Charging time
∫Recording time
* The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary.
≥These times are approximations.
≥The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging 
time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/
cold environments or a battery that has not been used for long time may be longer than normal.
≥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 recordable times will vary depending on the status of use. Be aware that the operating time of the 
battery will become shorter in low temperatures. We recommend charging a spare battery for use 
when recording.
≥The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction.
≥It is not necessary to consume the battery completely. The battery can be recharged even if some 
capacity remains.
Charging and recording time
Battery model numberVoltage/capacityCharging time
Supplied battery/
VW-VBG130 (optional)7.2 V/1320 mAh 2 h 35 min
VW-VBG260 (optional) 7.2 V/2640 mAh 4 h 40 min
VW-VBG6 (optional)*7.2 V/5800 mAh 9 h 25 min
Battery model numberVoltage/
capacityMaximum 
continuously 
recordable timeActual recordable 
time
Supplied battery/
VW-VBG130 (optional)7.2 V/1320 mAh 1 h 45 min 1 h 5 min
VW-VBG260 (optional) 7.2 V/2640 mAh 3 h 20 min 2 h
VW-VBG6 (optional)*7.2 V/5800 mAh 8 h 10 min 5 h 5 min
Battery capacity indication
≥The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. ####.
If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then   will become red. If the battery discharges, 
then ( ) will flash.
≥The remaining battery capacity is displayed in minutes 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.
≥The maximum amount of remaining battery capacity able to be indicated is 999 minutes. If the 
actual remaining time exceeds 999 minutes, the indication will stay green and will not change until 
the remaining time falls below 999 minutes.
≥When switching modes, the time indication will turn off momentarily in order to recalculate the 
remaining battery capacity time.
≥When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining battery capacity 
will not be shown.
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Important:
While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge.
≥Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. Do not 
use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.
1Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.
2Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor.
3Connect the DC cable to the DC input terminal [DC IN 9.3V].
Connecting to the AC outlet
ADC output terminal
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Setup
2
Preparation of SD cards
* The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes.
≥4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have 
the SDHC 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. This unit (an SDHC compatible device) is compatible with both SD Memory Cards and SDHC 
Memory Cards. You cannot use SDHC Memory Cards on devices that are only compatible with SD 
Memory Cards. When using an SDHC Memory Card on another device, confirm that the device 
supports the SDHC Memory Card.
Cards that you can use with this unit
Card typeCapacityMotion picture recording
We recommend using SD cards conforming to 
Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating
* or 
the following SD cards made by Panasonic for 
motion picture recording.
Still picture 
recording
SD Memory 
Card8MB
16 MBCannot be used. Can be 
used.
32 MB
64 MB
128 MB
256 MB
512 MBCannot be guaranteed in operation.
The recording may suddenly stop during motion 
picture recording depending on the SD card you 
use. (l37)
1 GB RP-SDV01G
2 GB RP-SDV02G, RP-SDM02G
SDHC 
Memory 
Card4 GB RP-SDV04G, RP-SDM04G
8 GB RP-SDV08G
16 GB RP-SDV16G
Use this unit to format SD cards. (l77)
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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Caution:
If the SD card is inserted or removed while the power is on, this unit may malfunction or the data 
recorded on the SD card may be lost.
1Set the mode switch to OFF. 
(l26)
≥Check that the status indicator has gone off.
2Open the SD card cover while 
sliding the SD CARD OPEN lever 
B.
3Insert/remove the SD card.
≥Face the terminal side C in the direction 
shown in the illustration and press it straight in 
as far as it will go.
≥Press the center of the SD card and then pull it 
straight out.
4Securely close the SD card cover.
≥Securely close it until it clicks.
≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of 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. We recommend saving the important data recorded on this unit to a PC, 
DVD disc etc. (l86, 96)
≥When the card access lamp is lit, do not:
jRemove the SD card
jOperate the mode switch
jTurn the unit off
jInsert and remove the USB cable
jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock
≥Performing the above while the lamp is on may result in damage to data/SD card or this unit.
Inserting/removing an SD card
Card access lamp [ACCESS]
≥When this unit is processing data, the 
access lamp A lights up.
First, format the SD card if one which has been used on another device is going to be used for the 
first time on this unit. (l77) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. 
Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Copy valuable data onto a PC, DVD disc etc. before 
proceeding with the formatting. (l86, 96)
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Setup
3
Selecting a mode
(Turning the unit on/off)
Operate the mode switch to recording, playback or power OFF.
Turn on the power by sliding the mode switch to   or   while pressing 
the lock release button A.
The status indicator lights and the power turns on.
≥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 set the date and time. (l30)
To turn off the power
Set the mode switch to OFF.
The status indicator goes off and the power turns off.
When the mode switch is set to  , the power turns on when the LCD monitor opens and turns off 
when the LCD monitor closes.
∫To turn on the power
The status indicator A lights.
∫To turn off the power
The status indicator A goes off. Recording mode (l36, 41)
Playback mode (l64, 69)
OFF
Turning the power on and off with the LCD monitor
≥Operate the mode switch while at the same 
time pressing in the lock release button if 
changing from OFF to another mode.
≥Status indicator B
Set the mode switch to OFF when this unit is not being used.
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Setup
4
Using the menu screen
Operate the displayed menu screens with the cursor button.
1Press the MENU button.
≥The menu displayed differs depending on the 
position of the mode switch.
2Select the top menu A and move 
the cursor button right or press 
the cursor button.
3Select the submenu item B and 
move the cursor button right or 
press the cursor button.
C Current settings on menus
4Select the desired setting and 
press the cursor button to enter 
the selection.
≥Move the cursor button left to return to the 
previous screen. You can set other items 
continuously.
5Press the MENU button to exit 
the menu screen.
≥The menu screen does not appear during 
recording or playing. You cannot start other 
operations while the menu screen is displayed.
MENU
MENU
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You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen.
1Press the MENU button, then select [LANGUAGE] and press the cursor 
button.
2Select [English] and press the cursor button.
Recording mode
∫[BASIC]
[SCENE MODE] (l59)
[D.ZOOM] (l44)
[GUIDE LINES] (l51)
[CLOCK SET] (l30)
[SET WORLD TIME] (l31)
∫[VIDEO]
[REC MODE] (l38)
[24pDIGITAL CINEMA] (l51)
[FADE COLOR] (l48)
[WIND CUT] (l52)
[MIC SETUP] (l52)
[MIC LEVEL] (l53)
[AGS] (l35)
∫[PICTURE]
[PICT.QUALITY] (l43)
[HI-SPEED BURST] (l54)
[FLASH] (l55)
[FLASH LEVEL] (l55)
[RED EYE] (l55)
[SHTR SOUND] (l56)
∫[ADVANCED]
[REC LAMP]
[ZEBRA] (l56)
[COLOR BAR] (l56)
[MF ASSIST] (l60)
[AUTO SLOW SHTR] (l57)
[SHOOTING GUIDE] (l40)
[Digital Cinema Color] (l57)∫[SETUP]
[FORMAT CARD] (l77)
[DISPLAY]
[DATE/TIME] (l30)
[DATE FORMAT] (l30)
[POWER SAVE]
[QUICK START] (l39)
Language selection
Menu list
The recording lamp lights up during recording 
and flashes when the unit receives a signal 
from the remote control or when the self-timer 
is counting down. When this is set to [OFF], it 
does not light during recording.
The screen indications are selected as shown 
in the illustration below.
[OFF][ON]
[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.
≥When using the AC adaptor, connecting the 
unit to a PC, printer or DVD burner or PRE-
REC is used, the power saving function will 
not activate.
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[BEEP SOUND]
[LCD SET] (l32)
[COMPONENT OUT] (l82)
[HDMI RESOLUTION] (l81)
[VIERA Link] (l83)
[TV ASPECT] (l80)
[INITIAL SET]
[DEMO MODE]
∫[LANGUAGE] (l28)Playback mode
(
[] motion picture playback)
∫[VIDEO SETUP]
[REPEAT PLAY] (l68)
[RESUME PLAY] (l68)
[SCENE PROTECT] (l75)
*1
[GUIDE LINES] (l51)
∫[EDIT SCENE]
*1
[DIVIDE] (l74)
[DELETE] (l73)
∫[DISC SETUP]
*2
[FORMAT DISC] (l91)
[AUTO PROTECT] (l91)
[INFORMATION] (l91)
≥For any other menus that are not described 
above, refer to menus with the same names for 
the recording mode.
([] still picture playback)
∫[PICT. SETUP]*1
[SCENE PROTECT] (l75)
[DPOF SET] (l76)
[DELETE] (l73)
∫[SETUP]
[FORMAT DISC] (l91)
*2
≥For any other menus that are not described 
above, refer to menus with the same names for 
the recording mode and motion picture 
playback.
*1 When the disc playback tab [ ] is 
selected while a DVD burner (optional) is 
connected, or when [INTEL. SCENE] (l67) 
is selected, this does not appear.
*2 Only when the disc playback tab [ ] is 
selected while a DVD burner (optional) is 
connected, this appears.
This allows operations such as starting and 
ending recording to be signaled by a beep.
1 Beep
When you start recording
When you turn on the power
When this unit is recognized by the PC or the 
printer, etc.
2 Beeps
When you pause recording
When you turn off the power
2 Beeps for 4 times
When an error occurs. Check the sentence 
displayed on the screen. (l111 )
Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings 
back to the default condition.
(The language setting cannot be changed 
back to the default condition.)
This item is used to start the unit 
demonstration.
 (Only when the mode switch is at the   
position)
If [DEMO MODE] is switched [ON] when there 
is no SD card inserted, the demonstration 
automatically starts. If any operation takes 
place, the demonstration is canceled. 
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.
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Setup
5
Setting date and time
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 4 below to set the date and time.
¬Operate the mode switch to select 
.
1Select the menu. (l27)
2Select the date or time to be set, 
then set the desired value with 
the cursor button.
≥The year will change as follows:
2000, 2001, ..., 2039, 2000, ...
≥The 12-hour system is used to display the time.
≥[ ] appears on the right top of the screen 
when [SET WORLD TIME] (l31) is set to 
[HOME], while [ ] appears when it is set to 
[DESTINATION].
3Press the cursor button to enter 
the selection.
≥The clock function starts at [00] seconds when 
the cursor button is pressed.
4Press the MENU button to finish 
the setting.
≥Check the date and time displayed.
Changing the date and time display mode
Select the menu. (l27)
[SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # desired display 
style
≥You can also show or change the date and 
time display by repeatedly pressing the DATE/
TIME button on the remote control.
Changing the date format
Select the menu. (l27)
[SETUP] # [DATE FORMAT] # desired 
display style
≥To set daylight saving time, select the daylight 
saving time in [HOME] for [SET WORLD TIME] 
after setting the clock.
≥The date and time function is driven by a built-
in lithium battery.
≥If the time display becomes [- -], the built-in 
lithium battery needs to be charged. Use the 
following steps to charge the battery.
To recharge the built-in lithium battery
≥Connect the AC adaptor or attach the battery 
to this unit, and the built-in lithium battery will 
be recharged. 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 mode switch is 
set to OFF.) [BASIC] # [CLOCK SET] # [YES]
[DATE] [D/T]
[OFF]
Display styleScreen display
[Y/M/D] 2008. 12. 15
[M/D/Y] DEC 15 2008
[D/M/Y] 15. 12. 2008
DEC 15 2008  3:30PMDEC 15 2008
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