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SDR-S50 SDR-S45 SDR-T55 SDR-T50 SD/HDD Video Camera Model No. Operating Instructions SD Video Camera Model No. SDR-H95 SDR-H85 Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT2N91-1
SDR-S50 SDR-S45 SDR-T55 SDR-T50 SD/HDD Video Camera Model No. Operating Instructions SD Video Camera Model No. SDR-H95 SDR-H85 Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT2N91-1
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...this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. ∫ Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for use with the built-in the European Union. Back up data periodically. 3 VQT2N91 Pictures may be...arrow, for reference are indicated by in these operating instructions. ≥ Pages for example: l 00 ∫ Handling of built-in memory [SDR-T55]/[SDR-T50] SDR-T55 This unit is equipped with a screwdriver. 2) Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover. -If you wish to discard this...
...this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. ∫ Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for use with the built-in the European Union. Back up data periodically. 3 VQT2N91 Pictures may be...arrow, for reference are indicated by in these operating instructions. ≥ Pages for example: l 00 ∫ Handling of built-in memory [SDR-T55]/[SDR-T50] SDR-T55 This unit is equipped with a screwdriver. 2) Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover. -If you wish to discard this...
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... motion pictures ....... 36 Selecting a media to record [SDR-T55]/[SDR-T50]/ [SDR-H95]/[SDR-H85 37 Recording in long recording mode 38 Recording modes/approximate recordable time 39 Shooting guide [SDR-S50]/[SDR-T55]/[SDR-T50]/ [SDR-H95]/[SDR-H85 41 [3] Recording still pictures 42 Picture size 43...pictures while recording motion pictures 43 Number of recordable pictures .... 43 [4] Recording functions 44 Enhanced optical zoom [SDR-S50]/[SDR-T55]/[SDR-T50]/ [SDR-H95]/[SDR-H85 44 Digital zoom function 44 Image stabilizer function 45 [5] AF/AE tracking 46 Recording (Advanced) [1] ...
... motion pictures ....... 36 Selecting a media to record [SDR-T55]/[SDR-T50]/ [SDR-H95]/[SDR-H85 37 Recording in long recording mode 38 Recording modes/approximate recordable time 39 Shooting guide [SDR-S50]/[SDR-T55]/[SDR-T50]/ [SDR-H95]/[SDR-H85 41 [3] Recording still pictures 42 Picture size 43...pictures while recording motion pictures 43 Number of recordable pictures .... 43 [4] Recording functions 44 Enhanced optical zoom [SDR-S50]/[SDR-T55]/[SDR-T50]/ [SDR-H95]/[SDR-H85 44 Digital zoom function 44 Image stabilizer function 45 [5] AF/AE tracking 46 Recording (Advanced) [1] ...
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... scenes/still pictures..... 69 [2] Dividing a scene to partially delete 70 [3] DPOF setting 71 [4] Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory/HDD 72 Copying [SDR-T55]/[SDR-T50]/ [SDR-H95]/[SDR-H85 73 [5] Formatting 74 With a TV [1] Watching Video/Pictures on your TV 75 Backup With other products [1] Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play...
... scenes/still pictures..... 69 [2] Dividing a scene to partially delete 70 [3] DPOF setting 71 [4] Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory/HDD 72 Copying [SDR-T55]/[SDR-T50]/ [SDR-H95]/[SDR-H85 73 [5] Formatting 74 With a TV [1] Watching Video/Pictures on your TV 75 Backup With other products [1] Connecting a DVD burner to copy to/play...
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...pack VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260 are required to change. Battery charger (VW-BC10E/EB) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBL090) (SDR-S50/SDR-S45) (SDR-T55/SDR-T50) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBK180) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBK360) Video DC light (VW-LDC103E)* Light bulb for...CD-ROM Operating Instructions VFF0570 Optional accessories Some optional accessories may be available in some countries. Battery pack VW-VBL090 (SDR-S50/SDR-S45) (SDR-T55/SDR-T50) Battery pack VW-VBK180 (SDR-H95/SDR-H85) AC adaptor VSK0712 AC cable A K2CT39A00002 B K2CQ29A00002 A Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China and Saudi...
...pack VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260 are required to change. Battery charger (VW-BC10E/EB) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBL090) (SDR-S50/SDR-S45) (SDR-T55/SDR-T50) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBK180) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBK360) Video DC light (VW-LDC103E)* Light bulb for...CD-ROM Operating Instructions VFF0570 Optional accessories Some optional accessories may be available in some countries. Battery pack VW-VBL090 (SDR-S50/SDR-S45) (SDR-T55/SDR-T50) Battery pack VW-VBK180 (SDR-H95/SDR-H85) AC adaptor VSK0712 AC cable A K2CT39A00002 B K2CQ29A00002 A Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China and Saudi...
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...monitor out in the direction of 1 23 the arrow with your fingers. ≥ It can open up to 90o. 4 56 789 10 11 SDR-S45 only 1 26 4 5 789 10 11 ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite... screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. 2 Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (l 33) 3 Optical image stabilizer button [ , O.I.S.] (SDR-S50/SDR-T55/ SDR-T50/SDR-H95/SDR-H85) (l 45) 4 Power button [ ] (l 21) 5 Delete button [ ] (l 68) 6 Long recording button [LONG REC.] (l 38) 7 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] ...
...monitor out in the direction of 1 23 the arrow with your fingers. ≥ It can open up to 90o. 4 56 789 10 11 SDR-S45 only 1 26 4 5 789 10 11 ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite... screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. 2 Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (l 33) 3 Optical image stabilizer button [ , O.I.S.] (SDR-S50/SDR-T55/ SDR-T50/SDR-H95/SDR-H85) (l 45) 4 Power button [ ] (l 21) 5 Delete button [ ] (l 68) 6 Long recording button [LONG REC.] (l 38) 7 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] ...
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...can be used with this unit is VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360. ≥ SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 The unit has a function for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use with this unit SDR-S50 / SDR-S45 / SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 The battery that can be used . 12 VQT2N91 Preparation Setup 1 Power... supply ∫ About batteries that you can use of a counterfeit battery pack. Some of these battery packs may lead to meet the requirements of genuine Panasonic batteries and ...
...can be used with this unit is VW-VBK180/VW-VBK360. ≥ SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 The unit has a function for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use with this unit SDR-S50 / SDR-S45 / SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 The battery that can be used . 12 VQT2N91 Preparation Setup 1 Power... supply ∫ About batteries that you can use of a counterfeit battery pack. Some of these battery packs may lead to meet the requirements of genuine Panasonic batteries and ...
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Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60% SDR-S50/SDR-S45/SDR-T55/SDR-T50 Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Charging time Maximum continuously recordable time Supplied battery/ VW-VBL090 (optional) [3.6 V/895...min Battery model number [Voltage/ Capacity (minimum)] Supplied battery/ VW-VBK180 (optional) [3.6 V/1790 mAh] VW-VBK360 (optional) [3.6 V/3580 mAh] SDR-H95/SDR-H85 Charging time Recording destination Recording mode Maximum continuously recordable time 2 h 50 min 4 h 50 min HDD SD HDD SD XP SP/LP/LXP/...
Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60% SDR-S50/SDR-S45/SDR-T55/SDR-T50 Battery model number [Voltage/Capacity (minimum)] Charging time Maximum continuously recordable time Supplied battery/ VW-VBL090 (optional) [3.6 V/895...min Battery model number [Voltage/ Capacity (minimum)] Supplied battery/ VW-VBK180 (optional) [3.6 V/1790 mAh] VW-VBK360 (optional) [3.6 V/3580 mAh] SDR-H95/SDR-H85 Charging time Recording destination Recording mode Maximum continuously recordable time 2 h 50 min 4 h 50 min HDD SD HDD SD XP SP/LP/LXP/...
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...selection You can select the language on . *2 These menus are only for SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 . *3 These menus are only for SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 . *4 These menus are only for SDR-S50 / SDR-S45 . *5 These menus are only for SDR-S45 . *6 SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 It will be displayed only when the [MEDIA SELECT] is set ...to [Built-inMemory]. *7 For users who have SDR-S45 , this menu is not displayed....
...selection You can select the language on . *2 These menus are only for SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 . *3 These menus are only for SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 . *4 These menus are only for SDR-S50 / SDR-S45 . *5 These menus are only for SDR-S45 . *6 SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 It will be displayed only when the [MEDIA SELECT] is set ...to [Built-inMemory]. *7 For users who have SDR-S45 , this menu is not displayed....
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... to the HDD, select [HDD]. (l 37, 59, 65) SETUP [DISPLAY] The screen indications are selected as shown in memory, select [BuiltinMemory]. (l 37, 59, 65) SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 When recording to the SD card, select [SD CARD]. PICTURE [SELF TIMER] [SHTR SOUND] (l 53) (l 54) MEDIA SELECT*2*3 Recording media may be set independently...
... to the HDD, select [HDD]. (l 37, 59, 65) SETUP [DISPLAY] The screen indications are selected as shown in memory, select [BuiltinMemory]. (l 37, 59, 65) SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 When recording to the SD card, select [SD CARD]. PICTURE [SELF TIMER] [SHTR SOUND] (l 53) (l 54) MEDIA SELECT*2*3 Recording media may be set independently...
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However if no SD card inserted, the demonstration automatically starts. SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 / SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 If [DEMO MODE] is switched [ON] when there is no SD card inserted and while this sound. 2 Beeps for approx. 10 minutes, the demonstration ... MEDIA]*2*3 [FORMAT CARD]*4 (l 74) (l 74) [DEMO MODE] This item is used to start the unit demonstration. (Only when the mode is at the position) SDR-S50 / SDR-S45 If [DEMO MODE] is switched [ON] when there is no operations take place for 4 times When an error occurs. Check the sentence displayed on...
However if no SD card inserted, the demonstration automatically starts. SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 / SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 If [DEMO MODE] is switched [ON] when there is no SD card inserted and while this sound. 2 Beeps for approx. 10 minutes, the demonstration ... MEDIA]*2*3 [FORMAT CARD]*4 (l 74) (l 74) [DEMO MODE] This item is used to start the unit demonstration. (Only when the mode is at the position) SDR-S50 / SDR-S45 If [DEMO MODE] is switched [ON] when there is no operations take place for 4 times When an error occurs. Check the sentence displayed on...
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... 71) ≥ For any other menus that are only for SDR-S50 / SDR-S45 . *6 This appears only when the [PICTURE/SD CARD] is selected. *7 SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 This appears only when the [VIDEO/Built-inMemory] is selected. *8 SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 This appears only when the [VIDEO/HDD] is connected, this... appears. *3 These menus are only for SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 . *4 These menus are only for SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 . *5 These menus ...
... 71) ≥ For any other menus that are only for SDR-S50 / SDR-S45 . *6 This appears only when the [PICTURE/SD CARD] is selected. *7 SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 This appears only when the [VIDEO/Built-inMemory] is selected. *8 SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 This appears only when the [VIDEO/HDD] is connected, this... appears. *3 These menus are only for SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 . *4 These menus are only for SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 . *5 These menus ...
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... mode/ON in a dark room or twilight. Contrast is adjusted automatically for the condition are set just by an orange frame. (l 52) ≥ SDR-S50 / SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 / SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 Image stabilizer function (l 45) is set to page 55 about manual mode. Intelligent auto mode The following modes appropriate for clear image. ≥...
... mode/ON in a dark room or twilight. Contrast is adjusted automatically for the condition are set just by an orange frame. (l 52) ≥ SDR-S50 / SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 / SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 Image stabilizer function (l 45) is set to page 55 about manual mode. Intelligent auto mode The following modes appropriate for clear image. ≥...
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...the power is turned on mode, the zoom magnification becomes 1k. Quick start This unit will resume recording pause mode about 0.8 seconds after about 1.9 seconds. SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 Start time will be shorten if the [BuiltinMemory] is selected in the [MEDIA SELECT], even if there is set to ≥ It may take...open it again. ≥ Turn the unit off using the power button. The status indicator A lights red and the unit is no SD card inserted. SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 Start time will be reduced. ≥ Quick start standby mode is cancelled if j about 70% of the power used in the [MEDIA SELECT...
...the power is turned on mode, the zoom magnification becomes 1k. Quick start This unit will resume recording pause mode about 0.8 seconds after about 1.9 seconds. SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 Start time will be shorten if the [BuiltinMemory] is selected in the [MEDIA SELECT], even if there is set to ≥ It may take...open it again. ≥ Turn the unit off using the power button. The status indicator A lights red and the unit is no SD card inserted. SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 Start time will be reduced. ≥ Quick start standby mode is cancelled if j about 70% of the power used in the [MEDIA SELECT...
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... 1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes red.) C Recording time elapsed Each time the unit is the maximum number of recordable scenes per card.) Built-in Memory/HDD SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 / SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 Maximum number of recordable scenes: 98901 Maximum number of different dates: 999 (l 63) Long recording mode: Maximum number of recordable scenes: 89100 Maximum...
... 1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes red.) C Recording time elapsed Each time the unit is the maximum number of recordable scenes per card.) Built-in Memory/HDD SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 / SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 Maximum number of recordable scenes: 98901 Maximum number of different dates: 999 (l 63) Long recording mode: Maximum number of recordable scenes: 89100 Maximum...
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Select the menu. (l 23) [MEDIA SELECT] Select the media to end. 37 VQT2N91 SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 A VIDEO/SD CARD B VIDEO/Built-inMemory C PICTURE/SD CARD D PICTURE/Built-inMemory SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 E VIDEO/SD CARD F VIDEO/HDD G PICTURE/SD CARD H PICTURE/HDD ≥ Media set for recording both still ...pictures and motion pictures may be outlined in memory or the HDD. Selecting a media to record [SDR-T55]/[SDR-T50]/ [SDR-H95]/[SDR-H85] Media for still pictures and motion pictures will be set on the SD Card, the built-in a yellow frame. ≥ ...
Select the menu. (l 23) [MEDIA SELECT] Select the media to end. 37 VQT2N91 SDR-T55 / SDR-T50 A VIDEO/SD CARD B VIDEO/Built-inMemory C PICTURE/SD CARD D PICTURE/Built-inMemory SDR-H95 / SDR-H85 E VIDEO/SD CARD F VIDEO/HDD G PICTURE/SD CARD H PICTURE/HDD ≥ Media set for recording both still ...pictures and motion pictures may be outlined in memory or the HDD. Selecting a media to record [SDR-T55]/[SDR-T50]/ [SDR-H95]/[SDR-H85] Media for still pictures and motion pictures will be set on the SD Card, the built-in a yellow frame. ≥ ...
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...; LP 3 h 20 min 7h 14 h 30 h 60 h 30 min SDR-T55 Built-in 8 GB 1 h 45 min 3 h 30 min 7h memory SDR-T50 Built-in memory 4 GB 50 min 1 h 40 min 3 h 20 min SDR-H95 HDD 120 GB 27 h 45 min 55 h 30 min 112 h SDR-H85 HDD 80 GB 18 h 30 min 37 h 74 h 30...
...; LP 3 h 20 min 7h 14 h 30 h 60 h 30 min SDR-T55 Built-in 8 GB 1 h 45 min 3 h 30 min 7h memory SDR-T50 Built-in memory 4 GB 50 min 1 h 40 min 3 h 20 min SDR-H95 HDD 120 GB 27 h 45 min 55 h 30 min 112 h SDR-H85 HDD 80 GB 18 h 30 min 37 h 74 h 30...
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Long recording mode Recording mode 4 GB 8 GB SD card 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB SDR-T55 Built-in memory 8 GB SDR-T50 Built-in memory 4 GB LXP 1 h 40 min 3 h 30 min 7h 15 h 30 h 3 h 30 min 1 h 40 min LSP 3 h 20 min 7h 14 h 30 h 60 h ...7h 3 h 20 min LLP 6 h 40 min 14 h 28 h 60 h 121 h 14 h 6 h 40 min SDR-H95 HDD 120 GB 55 h 30 min 111 h 224 h SDR-H85 80 GB 37 h HDD 74 h 149 h A Favors image quality B Favors recording time ≥ If a recording with a lot movements is recorded...
Long recording mode Recording mode 4 GB 8 GB SD card 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB SDR-T55 Built-in memory 8 GB SDR-T50 Built-in memory 4 GB LXP 1 h 40 min 3 h 30 min 7h 15 h 30 h 3 h 30 min 1 h 40 min LSP 3 h 20 min 7h 14 h 30 h 60 h ...7h 3 h 20 min LLP 6 h 40 min 14 h 28 h 60 h 121 h 14 h 6 h 40 min SDR-H95 HDD 120 GB 55 h 30 min 111 h 224 h SDR-H85 80 GB 37 h HDD 74 h 149 h A Favors image quality B Favors recording time ≥ If a recording with a lot movements is recorded...
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Select the menu. (l 23) [RECORD SETUP] # [SHOOTING GUIDE] # [ON] When "CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST." Shooting guide [SDR-S50]/[SDR-T55]/ [SDR-T50]/[SDR-H95]/ [SDR-H85] Message is displayed when this unit is set to [ON]) ≥ In some recording conditions, messages may not appear. 41 VQT2N91 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 moved rapidly.
Select the menu. (l 23) [RECORD SETUP] # [SHOOTING GUIDE] # [ON] When "CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST." Shooting guide [SDR-S50]/[SDR-T55]/ [SDR-T50]/[SDR-H95]/ [SDR-H85] Message is displayed when this unit is set to [ON]) ≥ In some recording conditions, messages may not appear. 41 VQT2N91 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 moved rapidly.
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... GB 64 GB 640k480 640k360 3600 7400 15000 30000 45000 60500 92000 99999* 99999* 99999* 99999* 99999* SDR-T55 8 GB Built-in memory 60500 SDR-T50 4 GB Built-in memory 30000 SDR-H95 HDD 120 GB 99999* SDR-H85 HDD 80 GB 99999* * Maximum number of recordable pictures exceeds 99999, the number will not change...
... GB 64 GB 640k480 640k360 3600 7400 15000 30000 45000 60500 92000 99999* 99999* 99999* 99999* 99999* SDR-T55 8 GB Built-in memory 60500 SDR-T50 4 GB Built-in memory 30000 SDR-H95 HDD 120 GB 99999* SDR-H85 HDD 80 GB 99999* * Maximum number of recordable pictures exceeds 99999, the number will not change...