Panasonic HDC-SDT750 User manual

The World's First*3D Camcorder Debut
*As a consumer camcorder with 3D conversion lens for AVCHD standard (As of July 1st, 2010)
*As a consumer camcorder with 3D conversion lens for AVCHD standard (As of July 1st, 2010)
The history of Panasonic camcorders
using three sensors
Specifications [HDC-SDT750 ]
• AVCHD is a new standard for recording HD signals onto memory cards, DVD discs, and hard
disks. It uses the H.264 standard to achieve more than twice the compression of conventional
MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 standards. • AVCHD motion images recorded onto an SD Memory Card
or a DVD disc cannot be played from a device that does not support the AVCHD standard. • Do
not insert a disc containing AVCHD-recorded images into a device that does not support the
AVCHD standard. The disc cannot be played on such a device, and it may not be possible to
remove the disc once inserted.
Panasonic leads the industry in camcorder technologies that use
three sensors to achieve true-to-life color images. With its advanced
3MOS Sensor, the SDT750 produces breathtakingly
beautiful images for both 3D and 2D content.
Digital camcorders
2D
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HDC-SDT750
GENERAL
Power Supply (Battery / AC Adapter)
Power Consumption
Weight (w/o Battery)
Dimension (W x H x D)
Media
IMAGE SENSOR
Image Sensor
Total Pixels
Effective Motion Image
Pixels Still Image
LENS SECTION
Lens Brand
F Value
Optical Zoom
Focal Length
35mm Film camera Motion Image
Equivalent Still Image
Filter Diameter
CAMERA SECTION
Standard Illumination
Minimum Illumination
Image Stabilizer
Focus
White Balance
Shutter Speed Motion Image
Still Image
Iris
Zoom Intelligent Zoom
Digital Zoom
Backlight Compensation
MONITOR
EVF
Monitor (LCD)
STILL IMAGE SECTION
Recording Format
Recording Still Picture
Image
Size
Simultaneous
Recording
Creating still picture
from motion picture
DC7.2V / 9.3V
Max. 6.0W (Recording)
approx. 375g (0.83lb)
66 x 69 x 138 [mm] (2.59 x 2.71 x 5.43 [inch])
SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card
1/4.1" MOS x 3
9.15 megapixels (3.05 megapixels x 3)
7.59 megapixels (2.53 megapixels x 3) [16:9]
7.89 megapixels (2.63 megapixels x 3) [3:2]
7.59 megapixels (2.53 megapixels x 3) [16:9]
6.96 megapixels (2.32 megapixels x 3) [4:3]
Leica Dicomar Lens
F1.5(WIDE) / 2.8(TELE)
12x
3.45-41.4mm
35.0-420mm (16:9)
35.7-428mm (3:2), 35.0-420mm (16:9), 38.8-466mm (4:3)
46mm
1400 lx
1.6 lx (1/30 Low Light scene mode)
1 lx (Color Night Rec)
HYBRID O.I.S. [Optical Image Stabilization]
Auto / Manual
Auto / Indoor1 / Indoor2 / Sunny / Cloudy / White set
[60i / 60p] Auto Slow Shutter
ON : 1/30-1/8000, video flash: 1/30-1/500
OFF : 1/60-1/8000, video flash: 1/60-1/500
[24P] Auto Slow Shutter
ON : 1/24-1/8000, video flash: 1/24-1/500
OFF : 1/48-1/8000, video flash: 1/48-1/500
1/2-1/2000, video flash: 1/2-1/500
Auto / Manual
18x
30x / 700x (The maximum value of zoom magnification)
Yes
Yes
3.0" Wide LCD (230,400 dots)
JPEG
14.2 megapixels (4608 x 3072), 8.6 megapixels (3600 x 2400),
5.5 megapixels (2880 x 1920) [3:2]
13.3 megapixels (4864x2736), 8.3 megapixels (3840 x 2160),
5.3 megapixels (3072 x 1728) [16:9]
12.2 megapixels (4032 x 3024), 7.7 megapixels (3200 x 2400),
4.9 megapixels (2560 x 1920), 0.3 megapixels (640 x 480) [4:3]
13.3 megapixels (4864 x 2736), 8.3 megapixels (3840 x 2160),
2.1 megapixels (1920x1080) [16:9]
2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080) [16:9]
Flash
DPOF
RECORDING SECTION
Signal System
Compression (Recording Format)
Recording / Playback Mode
Audio Compression
Microphone
Speaker
Media Remaining Indication
INTERFACES
HDMI
Microphones (stereo mini)
Headphone (stereo mini)
USB
AV multi
OTHERS
Accessory Shoe
STANDARD ACCESSORIES
AC Adaptor
AC Cable
DC Cable
Rechargeable Battery Pack
AV multi Cable
IR Remote
Shoe adaptor
USB Cable
Included Software
Lens hood
Stylus Pen
Yes
Max. 999 images
1080 / 60p, 1080 / 60i
1080 / 60p : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (original format)
HA / HG / HX / HE : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
(AVCHD standard compliant)
1080 / 60p (28Mbps / VBR) , (1920 x 1080)
HA (17Mbps / VBR) , (1920 x 1080)
HG (13Mbps / VBR) , (1920 x 1080)
HX (9Mbps / VBR) , (1920 x 1080)
HE (5Mbps / VBR) , (1920 x 1080)
Dolby Digital (5.1ch / 2ch)
5.1ch Surround, Zoom and Focus Microphone
Dynamic type
Yes
Yes (mini)
Yes
Yes
2.0 Hi-Speed
Yes
Yes (Cold)
Yes
Yes
Yes
min. 1250 mAh / Lithium-Ion
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
HD Writer AE 2.6T
Yes
Yes
Yes
approx. 195g (0.43lb)
78 x 59 x 97 [mm] (3.07 x 2.32 x 3.82 [inch])
F3.2
2.5mm
58mm (16:9) [Motion Image]
28 lx (1/30)
Yes
Yes
Yes
3D Conversion Lens (VW-CLT1)
GENERAL
Weight (w/o Lens Cap)
Dimension (W x H x D)
LENS SECTION (When attached with the 750 series)
F Value
Focal Length
35mm Film camera Equivalent
Minimum Illumination
STANDARD ACCESSORIES
Lens Front Cap
Lens Rear Cap
Lens Pouch
•Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. •Design, functions, and specifications are subject to change without notice. •All monitor and TV pictures are simulated. •You are not allowed to reproduce (copy), or transfer to a network, any part of the software applications supplied with this product for commercial purposes
without written authorization. •Panasonic will in no way be liable for any damages sustained directly or indirectly from the use of this product or from any trouble occurring therein. •Panasonic will also in no way be liable for any losses of data caused by this product. • Microsoft®, Windows®and DirectX® are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. •Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. •Dicomar is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG. •Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation. •Other names of
systems and products mentioned in this brochure are generally the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned. •Microsoft®, Windows®, and NetMeeting® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the U.S.A. •All other company and product names are
trademarks of their respective corporations. •“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation •Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
3D/2D

Now, you can
SAVE
your memories in 3D.
The days when 3D was limited to movies and
special attractions are over. Now you can turn
your living room into a 3D theater by viewing the
images that you've recorded with the SDT750 on
a VIERA 3DTV.* Enjoy those special memories
with family and friends in crisp, vivid images
complete with true-to-life 3D realism.
*A TV that is capable of 3D playback using the side-by-side method, 3D
Eyewear, and HDMI cable connection are required for playing the 3D
images you have recorded.
Everyone wants to save precious memories
just as they saw them. The SDT750 does
exactly that, thanks to 3D evolution. In the
same way that you view the world through two
eyes, 3D conversion lens captures subjects
with two lenses, making it easy for anyone to
shoot in 3D without all the equipment that
professional systems required.
Even when it's removed, you still enjoy a wealth of advanced functions, like the
popular 3MOS system with its newly improved noise reduction technologies,
1080/60p recording, the new HYBRID O.I.S. and other iA (Intelligent Auto)
functions, plus lots of manual
control functions.
Now, you can
ENJOY
your memories in 3D.
Remove the 3D conversion lens for even more high-quality image fun
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*The TV screen here is an illustration.

Step into the 3D World. Now It's Your Turn.
Get ready to shift from passive viewing to active shooting!
Panasonic camcorders have come this far.
The trend toward 3D is one of the rapid developments shaping the future of AV equipment.
Panasonic, which has continued to lead this development with its advanced technologies,
has now unveiled another new epoch in the field of camcorders.
Whereas, until now, you could only enjoy professionally recorded 3D titles,
the SDT750 lets everybody shoot their own 3D images.
It's like a dream come true! And you can be one of the first to step into this brand new world. Images for left eyeImages for right eye
It captures your subject just like the human eyes,
to reproduce truly powerful, lifelike 3D images.
Because the left and right eyes are located at
different positions on the face, the left and right
eyes perceive slightly different images. The
difference between the two images is called
“visual disparity.” The brain processes
these two images with visual disparity
to reconstruct spatial conditions,
enabling us to see things with
three-dimensional depth.
Shooting
Left imageRight image
Playback Editing and archiving
Connection for 3D video playback
Blu-ray Disc™
and DVD
DVD
(AVCHD)
The included HD Writer AE 2.6T editing
software can be used to easily change
sequences and delete unwanted scenes
on a PC, in the same way as for 2D
data. Also, 3D data can be easily saved
onto SD Memory Cards, DVDs or
Blu-ray Discs.
*When converting 3D data to MPEG-2 and saving
it on a DVD, only the left-side 2D image is saved.
How do the human perceive
3-dimentional images?
Simply connect the SDT750 to a 3D compatible TV,
such as a VIERA 3DTV with an HDMI mini cable for
direct 3D playback.* Playback is also possible
through an AVCHD-compatible player/recorder.**
Connection for 3D video archiving
Recorded 3D data can be saved onto a DVD by simply
connecting the SDT750 to an optional DVD burner with
a USB cable and pressing a button. You can also use
an AVCHD-compatible recorder to save data onto a
Blu-ray Disc™ or DVD.
DVD Burner
(optional)
DVD**
HDMIHDMI mini
VIERA 3DTV
3D Eyewear
HDC-SDT750 HDC-SDT750
HDC-SDT750
HDC-SDT750
SD Memory Card
(optional)
USB
Cable***
SD Memory Card
(optional)
USB Cable*
USB Cable*
AVCHD-Compatible
Recorder
AVCHD-Compatible
Player/Recorder*
*For connection details,
see the explanation at the far right side of this page.
Blu-ray Disc™
DVD
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*The TV screen here is an illustration.
*If the player/recorder is not 3D compatible, you need to set the 3D mode on
the TV manually. **DVD (AVCHD)data cannot be played back by the recorder.
***Toplay the content with a recorder, the data must be copied to an HDD.
*Tobur n the content onto a BD/DVD, the data must be copied to an HDD.
DVD Burner (optional)
Images for the right and left eyes (each with 960
x 1080 pixels) are simultaneously recorded
through two lenses, using a 3D conversion lens
that artificially reproduces the phenomenon of
visual disparity.
The TV alternately reproduces the left
and right images, which are viewed
through 3D Eyewear.

iA (Intelligent Auto)*
Makes optimal settings automatically.
To maximize the beauty of Full-HD 1920
x 1080, 60 progressive recording,
Panasonic further refined its globally
acclaimed 3MOS System. The
Advanced 3MOS System combines the 3MOS Sensor,
Leica Dicomar Lens, and Crystal Engine PRO, and
incorporates noise reduction technologies that are a
step above those of our conventional noise reduction
systems. The 3MOS Sensor, with its three-sensor
configuration, provides a resolution of 7.59 million
effective motion image pixels (2.53 million x 3). The
3MOS Sensor splits the light information captured by
the lens into the three primary colors - red, green and
blue - and processes
each color with its
own individual sensor.
This reduces light
loss compared to the
1MOS sensor, and
renders colors, details
Advanced 3MOS System
Captures stunning low-light scenes.
AF/AE Tracking
Locks on a subject and tracks it.
HYBRID O.I.S.* (Optical Image Stabilization)
Suppresses even
the slightest hand-shake.
Face Recognition
Recognizes important people's faces
and captures them beautifully.
Blurry image.
Not enough light with an F1.8
lens and high shutter speed.
1x Optical 12x Intelligent 18x
Plenty of light for a bright image with
an F1.5 lens even at a high shutter speed.
JohnLisa Eddy
The SDT750 uses Leica Dicomar lenses,
which are renowned for their ability to
render sharp images and excellent
shading. They also suppress ghosting, flare, and
distortion at the image edges. Even in strong sunlight,
these superb lenses maintain high contrast and
resolution. A bright new F1.5-F2.8 lens with a 46mm
filter diameter has been created for the SDT750.
Efficient light collection allows the new lens to capture
bright, clear images even in dim lighting or at high
shutter speeds. This high-end lens brings out all the
Leica Dicomar Lens
A bright, high-performance lens.
Face Detection
F1.8 F1.5
Dull grass and complexion. Bright, natural grass
and a healthy complexion.
Noisy, faded colors
and overall darkness.
Vivid cake and presents,
and a bright tone all over. Not everyone can fit
in the frame.
With the wide-angle lens,
everyone fits.
Without Intelligent
Resolution Technology
With Intelligent
Resolution Technology
Intelligent 18x Zoom*
Beautiful zoom shots of distant subjects.
The 35mm wide-angle lens* on the
SDT750 fits more people and more of the
background into the frame than a
conventional 44.9mm lens. This is especially handy
when you want to take a group photo in a small room.
*35mm camera equivalent. (58mm (35mm camera equivalent) when
3D conversion lens is attached).
35mm Wide-Angle Lens*
Captures large groups, even when
shooting from up close.
The new Crystal Engine PRO instantly
processes the huge amount of data that
goes into Full-HD images, and further
enhances Full-HD quality. It produces
smooth, high-resolution zoom shots even when the
range exceeds the limit for optical zooming. Crystal
Engine PRO clearly delineates even the tiniest details
of your subject, with extremely natural beauty. New
noise reduction (NR) technology minimizes noise
when recording in low lighting conditions, while
Intelligent Resolution Technology ensures sharp,
bright, beautifully colored motion images.
Crystal Engine PRO
Intricate details from
Intelligent Resolution Technology.
The SDT750 features a 12x optical zoom
and an Intelligent Zoom function that goes
all the way up to 18x. When using
Intelligent Zoom, Intelligent Resolution Technology lets
you shoot at high zoom rates while preserving image
sharpness. You get crisp images of highly detailed
objects - without the blurry edges.
*Not available when the 3D conversion lens is attached.
Manual Ring*
Craft images with intuitive ease.
The manual ring gives you easy,
fingertip control over the focus,
zoom, exposure, shutter speed and
white balance settings. You'll find using the ring a
much more intuitive, comfortable, user-friendly process
than accessing a menu screen. With the manual
ring and manual operation, the
SDT750 is a pleasure to use
and gives you the freedom
to craft unusually
expressive images.
*Only white balance setting
is available when the 3D
conversion lens is attached.
5.1-Channel Surround
Sound System & Zoom Mic*
Capturing voices over a wide area
for a more life-like sound
The SDT750 is equipped with five
electret condenser microphones.
The center mic helps capture the
sound source and distance accurately, so you get a
more 3-dimensional effect than you get with
conventional systems, which capture all sounds from
the front. You get a realistic sound space that's a
perfect match with the true-to-life HD images.
*Not available when the 3D conversion lens is attached.
and gradation all with intricate detail and natural
beauty. The results are spectacular. Images shot in
bright conditions are even more vibrant and detailed.
And in dim lighting, you can capture clear, sharp
images with minimal noise and vivid colors. See for
yourself how Panasonic technology brings out the
best in Full-HD image quality.
The SDT750 uses the progressive method to record twice as much image data as the interlace
method. Whereas interlacing requires two images to produce a complete picture, the
progressive method records a single image as a complete picture. Plus, the 60 Progressive
Recording of the SDT750 produces 60 images per second. This extremely dense image
information creates intricate detail and silky smooth motion. Even when subjects move quickly, afterimages
are minimized to create more natural images.
1080/60p Recording (Full-HD 1920 x 1080, 60 Progressive Recording)*
High-density, ultra-smooth images.
Optical Axis
Dichroic
Mirrors
3MOS Sensor
B
R
G
MOS
MOS
MOS
Progressive Scanning
Reproduces all of the image data in a
single picture. Patterns in fabric are crisp
and clear, with no color bleeding.
Interlace Scanning
Only half of the image data is reproduced in each picture.
Fabric patterns run together, and moiré patterns appears.
*Not available when the 3D conversion lens is attached.
**Progressive scanning refers to the 1080/60p (60 pictures per second) recording format.
Enjoy high image quality and superb creativity even
with the 3D conversion lens removed
This powerful function senses the shooting conditions and automatically makes the settings
and activates functions that will deliver optimal results. The iA lets you forget about
bothersome settings and makes it easy to capture beautiful, well-focused images.
*Not available when the 3D conversion lens is attached.
•The functions included in iA may not be applied when conditions do not call for them.
If the subject moves, the camcorder follows, maintaining a sharp focus and proper exposure.
Captures faces
beautifully even in
backlit scenes.
Intelligent
Contrast Control
Helps suppress blown
highlights and retains
natural contrast.
Intelligent Scene
Selector
Detects the situation
and switches the scene
mode automatically.
HYBRID O.I.S. corrects hand-shake blurring by combining the
action of its hybrid optical and electrical image stabilization
systems. Even when zooming, where hand-shake often occurs,
both optical and electrical hand-shake correction make it
possible to record beautiful images with approximately 2 times**
the hand-shake suppressing effect as conventional models.
*Normal O.I.S. works when the 3D conversion lens is attached.
**Compared with the HDC-SD700, HDC-TM700, HDC-HS700.
The Face Recognition function recognizes
the faces of registered subjects, and
automatically optimizes the focus and
exposure for those special people.
Clear image even when zooming.
44.9mm Wide 35mm
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