Panasonic SDR-H18 Operating Instruction

≥ The illustration shows SDR-H200. ≥ SDR-H20/SDR-H18 do not have a video light.

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.

Operating Instructions

SD Card/Hard Disk

Video Camera

Model No. SDR-H200

SDR-H20 SDR-H18

For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

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Things You Should Know

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the right. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera information source.

Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No.

Safety Precautions

CAUTION:

The following mark and symbols are located on bottom of the unit.

CAUTION:

DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, ≥ DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND

THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

≥ USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. ≥ DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

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WARNING

≥ AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN. DO

NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

≥ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ≥ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ≥ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

≥ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: SDR-H200/SDR-H20/SDR-H18 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

1-800-211-PANA (7262)

SDR-H200/ SDR-H20/SDR-H18

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or the table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when it will be left unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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Precautions

USE & LOCATION

WARNING

≥ TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your camera

and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the power supply or operate your camera if it gets wet. Your camera has been designed for outdoor use, however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee. This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your camera. Do not attempt to disassemble this unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Unplug your camera from the power supply before cleaning.

CAUTION

≥ DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA AT THE SUN

OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS

≥ DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMERA TO

EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ... Such

as, in direct sunlight, inside a closed car, next to a heater, etc... This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your camera.

≥ AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN

TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly

moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may form on the HDD and inside the unit.

≥ DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR THE

POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE.

≥ STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA ... Store and

handle your camera in a manner that will not subject it to unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). Your camera contains a sensitive pick-up device which could be damaged by improper handling or storage.

CARE

≥ TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA ... Do not use

strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your camera body.

≥ TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch the

surface of the lens with your hand. Use a commercial camera lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating.

≥ TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR

CAMERA ... Before handling your camera,

make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products, such as suntan lotion, as it may damage the finish.

∫ Indemnity concerning recording content

The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this unit, its accessories or recordable media.

IMPORTANT

∫ Carefully observe copyright laws Whatever you have recorded and created can be used for your personal entertainment only.

Under copyright laws, other materials cannot be used without obtaining permission from the holders of the copyrights.

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Batteries

1 Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

≥ Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. ≥ Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. ≥ Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. ≥ Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects. ≥ Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.

2 Button-type battery (Lithium battery)

≥ Insert with poles aligned. ≥ Do not touch the terminals (i and j) with metal objects. ≥ Do not recharge, disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire. ≥ Keep out of reach of children

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble. Do not heat the batteries above the following temperatures or incinerate.

Button-type battery 60 oC (140 oF) Battery pack 60 oC (140 oF)

AC adaptor

This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. But

≥ In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. ≥ When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the

AC outlet configuration.

≥ When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125 V, ensure the cord you use is suited to the

voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the AC adaptor.

≥ Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adaptor or AC

cord set.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.

Marking sign is located on bottom of the units.

U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:

A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

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-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

≥ SDHC Logo is a trademark. ≥ miniSD Logo is a trademark. ≥ Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, licensed for limited

viewing. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

≥ Microsoft

, Windows® and DirectX® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

≥ IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation of the

U.S.

≥ Celeron

, Intel®, Intel® CoreTM Solo, Intel® CoreTM Duo and Pentium® are the registered trademarks

or trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.

≥ AMD Athlon and AMD Duron are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ≥ Sound Blaster is a trademark of Creative Technology Ltd. ≥ Macintosh and Mac OS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. in the

United States and/or other countries.

≥ Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation. ≥ 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.

These operating instructions are designed for use with models SDR-H200, SDR-H20 and SDR-H18. Pictures may be slightly different from the original. ≥ The illustrations used in these operating instructions show model SDR-H200, however, parts of the

explanation refer to different models.

≥ Depending on the model, some functions are not available. ≥ Features may vary, so please read carefully.

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Contents

Before using

Features ................................................10

Quick Guide.......................................... 12

Accessories.......................................... 15

Parts identification and handling .......16

Using the LCD monitor ............................. 19

Using the remote control (SDR-H200) .....19

HDD and SD card .................................21

Concerning the internal HDD and cards that

can be used on this unit ...........................21

Concerning SD cards ............................... 21

HDD handling precautions .......................23

Access lamp.............................................23

Setup

Power supply........................................25

Charging the battery.................................25

Connecting to the AC outlet .....................28

Turning the unit on/off............................... 28

Inserting/removing an SD card........... 29

Selecting a mode..................................30

How to use the joystick .......................30

Switching the language.......................34

Using the menu screen........................ 34

Setting date and time...........................36

Adjusting the LCD monitor .................37

Recording

Tele macro function (SDR-H200) ............. 52

MagicPix function..................................... 52

Self-timer recording.................................. 53

Recording guideline function.................... 53

Wide mode............................................... 54

Image stabilizer function .......................... 54

Wind noise reduction function.................. 54

Manual recording functions................ 55

Scene mode............................................. 55

Manual focus adjustment ......................... 56

White balance.......................................... 56

Manual shutter speed/

aperture adjustment ................................. 58

Playback

Motion picture playback...................... 60

Still picture playback ........................... 64

Editing

Editing scenes......................................66

Deleting scenes ....................................... 66

Locking motion picture scenes................. 67

Using playlists......................................67

What is a playlist? .................................... 67

Creating a new playlist ............................. 68

Playing back a playlist.............................. 69

Editing a playlist.......................................69

Editing still pictures.............................71

Deleting still picture files .......................... 71

Locking still picture files ........................... 72

DPOF setting ........................................... 73

Copying still picture files .......................... 74

Before recording ..................................39

Recording motion pictures .................41

Recording modes and recordable time

available for the motion picture ................43

Recording still pictures .......................44

Number of pixels and picture quality for still

picture recording.......................................47

Various recording functions ...............48

Zoom in/out function.................................48

Recording yourself ...................................49

Recording with the video light

(SDR-H200)..............................................49

Backlight compensation function..............50

Fade in/fade out function..........................50

Soft skin mode..........................................51

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HDD and card management

HDD management ................................ 75

Formatting HDD....................................... 75

Displaying HDD information..................... 75

Card management................................75

Formatting an SD card............................. 75

With other products

With a TV...............................................77

Playback on TV........................................ 77

With a DVD recorder ............................ 78

Copying (dubbing) recordings onto a DVD

recorder....................................................78

With a VCR............................................ 78

Recording (dubbing) images onto other video

devices .....................................................78

With a printer (PictBridge)...................79

With a computer

Before using with a computer

(Windows).............................................82

What you can do with a computer ............82

Operating environment.............................83

Installation (Windows) .........................85

Installing ImageMixer3 for Panasonic ......85

Reading the software help........................86

Software uninstallation .............................86

Connection and recognition

(Windows).............................................86

Connection and recognition procedures...86

About the computer display......................87

To disconnect USB cable safely ...............88

Using the recorded images on a

computer (Windows)............................ 88

DVD COPY function.................................88

Playing back and importing images..........89

Creating DVD-Video discs with the selected

images......................................................91

Before using with a computer

(Macintosh)........................................... 93

What you can do with a computer ............93

Operating environment.............................94

Installation (Macintosh) .......................96

Reading the software help........................96

Software uninstallation .............................96

Connection and recognition

(Macintosh)........................................... 97

Connection and recognition procedures...97

About the computer display......................97

To disconnect USB cable safely ...............98

Using the motion picture scenes on a

computer (Macintosh).......................... 98

Creating a DVD-Video on a computer...... 98

Using the still picture files on a computer

(Macintosh)......................................... 100

Copying still picture files to a computer .. 100

Others

Menus..................................................102

Menu list................................................. 102

Other menus .......................................... 103

Indications ..........................................105

Indications.............................................. 105

Messages............................................... 107

Functions that cannot be used

simultaneously ....................................... 109

Frequently asked questions.............. 110

Troubleshooting ................................. 113

Cautions for use................................. 119

Explanation of terms.......................... 121

Specifications.....................................124

Number of recordable pictures on the HDD or

an SD card............................................. 127

Optional accessories.........................129

Accessory Order Form

(For USA Customers) ............................ 130

Request for Service Notice

(USA Only) .......................................... 131

Limited Warranty

(For USA Customers)......................... 132

Customer Services Directory............133

Warranty

(For Canadian Customers)................134

Index....................................................138

Spanish Quick Use Guide/

Guía española para el uso rápido..... 140

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Before using

HDDHDD

Before using

Features

∫ Extended recording!

You can record the equivalent of approximately twenty-two 8 cm DVD discs on the 30 GB internal HDD. You can also record motion pictures and still pictures on an SD card.

HDD

∫ Easy recording! (l 41)

No need to search for the recording start position. The new recording will not overwrite any previously recorded scene.

∫ Easy playback! (l 60)

Recorded scenes are displayed as thumbnails. You can easily search for the scenes you want to watch.

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∫ Editing scenes! (l 66, 67)

You can create an original video (playlist) by collecting together your favorite scenes recorded on the HDD.

∫ Using with a computer! (l 82)

If you use the supplied software, you can create a backup DVD of the scenes recorded on this unit with just one button. You can also make an original DVD-Video by exporting the scenes to a computer and then editing them.

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Quick Guide

∫ Charging the battery

1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor

and the AC outlet.

2 Put the battery on the battery mount by

aligning the mark, and then securely plug it in.

∫ Inserting the battery

Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks.

∫ Removing the battery

While sliding the BATTERY lever, slide the battery to remove it.

∫ How to turn on/off the power

Set the OFF/ON switch to ON/OFF.

≥ (SDR-H200) Open the lens cover before

turning the unit on. If the unit is turned on with the lens cover closed, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly.

≥ (SDR-H20/SDR-H18) Remove the lens cap

before turning the unit on. If the unit is turned on with the lens cap attached, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly.

∫ Inserting/removing an SD card

1 Open the LCD monitor and then slide the

card slot open lever A to open the card slot cover.

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2 Insert/remove the SD card into/from the

card slot.

3 Securely close the card slot cover.

∫ Recording motion pictures

≥ Rotate the mode dial to select .

2 Press the recording start/stop button to

start recording.

3 Press the recording start/stop button

again to pause recording.

∫ Recording still pictures

≥ Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Press the MENU button, then select

[MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] to select the recording destination and press the joystick.

1 Press the MENU button, then select

[MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] to select the recording destination and press the joystick.

SDR-H200: 2 Press the Photoshot button [ ] halfway

in order to adjust focusing. (For auto focusing only)

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3 Press the Photoshot button [ ] fully to

take the picture.

SDR-H20/SDR-H18: Press the Photoshot button [ ].

∫ Motion picture playback

≥ Rotate the mode dial to select .

4 Move the joystick to operate.

1/;: Playback/Pause :: Skip playback (backward) 9: Skip playback (forward) ∫: Stops the playback and shows the

thumbnails.

∫ Still picture playback

≥ Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Press the MENU button, then select

[MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] to select the desired medium and press the joystick.

2 Select the file to be played back.

1 Press the MENU button, then select

[MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] to select the desired medium and press the joystick.

2 Select the scene to be played back.

3 Press the joystick.

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3 Press the joystick.

4 Move the joystick to operate.

Before using

1/;: Slide show start/pause. E: Plays back the previous picture. D: Plays back the next picture. ∫: Stops the playback and shows the

thumbnails.

Accessories

Check the accessories before using this unit.

SD Memory Card (512 MB) (SDR-H200/SDR-H20)

RP-SDR512

Battery pack (SDR-H200)

CGA-DU12

Battery pack (SDR-H20/SDR-H18)

CGR-DU06

AC adaptor

PV-DAC14D

AC cable

K2CA2CA00029 or K2CA2CA00025

DC cable

K2GJ2DC00011 or K2GJ2DC00015

AV/S cable

K2KZ9CB00001

Remote control (SDR-H200)

N2QAEC000023

Button-type battery (SDR-H200)

CR2025

Lens cap (SDR-H20/SDR-H18)

LSYK2113

USB cable

K1HA05CD0014

CD-ROM

LSFT0724

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Before using

SDR-H200: <For USA-California only>

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Parts identification and handling

1Lens

≥ Do not attach a conversion lens or a filter

to this unit as it will cause vignetting.

2 Lens cover (SDR-H200) 3 Video light (SDR-H200) (l 49) 4 White balance sensor (l 57)

Remote control sensor (SDR-H200) (l 20)

5 Microphone (built-in, stereo)

8 9

6 Terminal cover 7 Menu button [MENU] (l 34) 8 DC input terminal [DC/C.C. IN] (l 28) 9 LCD monitor open part (l 19) 10 Battery holder (l 25) 11 Audio-video output terminal [A/V]

(l 77, 78) 12 Status indicator (l 28) 13 Power switch [OFF/ON] (l 28) 14 HDD/computer access lamp [ACCESS/

PC] (l 23, 87, 97) 15 Mode dial (l 30) 16 Joystick (l 30) 17 Delete button [ ] (l 66, 70, 71) 18 USB terminal [ ] (l 79, 86, 97) 19 Recording start/stop button (l 41)

21 22

14 15

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20 Lens cover open/close ring (SDR-H200)

(l 18) 21 When recording: Zoom lever [W/T] (l 48)

When playing back: Volume lever

[sVOLr] (l 62) 22 Photoshot button [ ] (l 44) 23 Illumination LED (l 104)

Before using

37 Grip belt (l 17)

24 Card slot (l 29) 25 Tripod receptacle (l 18) 26 Battery release lever [BATTERY] (l 25)

29 30

31 32 33 34

27 LCD monitor (l 19)

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.

28 Card slot open lever (l 29) 29 DVD COPY button [DVD COPY] (l 88) 30 Speaker 31 Power LCD plus button

[POWER LCD PLUS] (l 37)

32 Video light button [LIGHT] (SDR-H200)

(l 49)

33 Reset button [RESET] (l 116) 34 Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/

FOCUS] (l 40, 55, 56) 35 Card slot cover [SD CARD] (l 29) 36 Card access lamp [ACCESS] (l 24, 87,

97)

Using grip belt

Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand.

U.S.A. only

When this unit is purchased, a sensor tag is attached to the grip belt. Remove the tag before use.

1 Flip the belt. 2 Take off the tag. 3 Replace the belt.

Adjust the belt length and the pad position.

1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the length. 3 Replace the belt.

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Before using

Using the lens cover (SDR-H200)

For the lens protection, be sure to close the lens cover when not in use.

Rotate the lens cover open/close ring.

Attaching the lens cap (SDR-H20/ SDR-H18)

Attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens.

1 Pass the end of the lens cap cord

through the belt.

with the tips of your finger and thumb.

During recording

The removed lens cap can be attached to the lens cap fixture.

Tripod receptacle

This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional tripod. (Please carefully read the operating instructions for how to attach the unit to the tripod.)

2 Pass the lens cap through the

loop.

3 To attach or remove the lens cap,

hold both sides of the lens cap

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≥ When the tripod is used, the card slot cover

cannot be opened. Insert an SD card before attaching this unit to the tripod. (l 29)

Before using

Using the LCD monitor

You can record the image while viewing it on the LCD monitor.

1 Place your finger on the LCD

monitor open part A and pull the

LCD monitor out in the direction

of the arrow.

≥ It can open up to 90o.

2 Adjust the angle of the LCD

monitor as desired.

≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or

90o B towards the opposite direction.

≥ The brightness and color level of the LCD

monitor can be adjusted from the menu. (l 37)

≥ The unit may be damaged or fail if the LCD

monitor is forcibly opened or rotated.

Using the remote control (SDR-H200)

EXT

DISPLAY

DATE/

TIME

STILL ADV STILL ADV

1 Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT, ]* 2 On-screen display button [EXT DISPLAY]

(l 78) 3 Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (l 36) 4 Playback operation buttons (l 61) 5 Delete button [ ]* 6 Direction buttons [3,4,2,1] (l 35) 7 Recording start/stop button [START/

STOP]* 8 Zoom/volume buttons [ZOOM, VOL]* 9 Menu button [MENU]* (l 35) 10 Enter button [ENTER] (l 35)

* means that these buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the unit.

START/

PHOTO

STOP

SHOT

ZOOM

VOL

PLAY

PAU S E

STOPSKIP SKIP

ENTER

∫ Install a button-type battery

Install the supplied button-type battery in the remote control before using it.

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Before using

1 While pressing the stopper A,

pull out the battery holder.

2 Set the button-type battery with

its (r) mark facing upward and then put the battery holder back in place.

∫ Concerning the button-type battery ≥ When the button-type battery runs down,

replace it with a new battery (part number: CR2025). The battery should normally last about 1 year, however this depends on how frequently the unit is used.

≥ Keep the button-type battery out of the reach of

children.

∫ Remote control usable range

The distance between the remote control and the unit’s remote control sensor A: Within approx. 5m (16feet) Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and right

≥ The remote control is intended for indoor

operation. Outdoors or under strong light, the unit may not operate properly even within the usable ranges.

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.

Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. CR2025 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Caution: Battery may explode if mistreated. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.

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Before using

HDD and SD card

This unit can be used for recording motion pictures and still pictures to the internal HDD and an SD card.

Concerning the internal HDD and cards that can be used on this unit

Internal HDD

(Hard Disk

Drive)

Display on the screen

Indication in these instructions

Capacity 30 GB

Functions

Recording motion pictures

Recording still pictures

Creating playlists ¥ –

*1 The 30 GB hard drive utilizes a portion of the storage space for formatting, file management and

other purposes. 30 GB is 30,000,000,000 bytes. Usable capacity will be less.

*2 Cannot be guaranteed in operation.

[HDD] [SD]

¥ – ¥

¥¥

8MB/

16 MB

SD Memory Card

32 MB/ 64 MB/

128 MB

¥: available –: not available

256 MB/ 512 MB/

1GB/2GB

SDHC

Memory

Card

4GB

Concerning SD cards

This unit is compatible with both SD Memory cards and SDHC Memory cards. You can only use SDHC Memory cards on devices that are compatible with them. 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, be sure to read the operating instructions for that device.)

≥ For the purposes of these operating instructions, SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are

referred to as the “SD card”.

≥ This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on SD

Memory Card Specifications and SDHC Memory Cards formatted in FAT32 system.

≥ Use this unit to format SD cards. If an SD card is formatted on other products (such as a computer),

the time spent for recording may become longer and you may not be able to use the SD card. (l 75)

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Before using

≥ When using an SD card on which data has been written many times, the remaining time left for

recording may be reduced.

≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. ≥ A MultiMediaCard cannot be used on this unit. ≥ When the write-protect switch A on SD card is locked, no recording, deletion or

editing will be possible on the card.

∫ About SD cards that you can use for motion picture recording

We recommend using SD cards conforming to Class 2 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating or the following SD cards made by Panasonic for motion picture recording. (If another kind of SD card is used, the recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording.)

Class 2 SD/SDHC

Memory Card

256 MB RP-SDR256U1A RP-SDH256U1A –

512 MB RP-SDR512U1A RP-SDK512U1A –

1GB RP-SDR01GU1A RP-SDH01GU1A RP-SDV01GU1A

2GB RP-SDR02GU1A RP-SDK02GU1A RP-SDV02GU1A

4GB RP-SDR04GU1K – RP-SDV04GU1K

≥ Operation in motion picture recording is not guaranteed with the following SD cards.

jSD cards from 32 MB to 128 MB jSD cards from 256 MB to 4 GB other than the ones mentioned above

High Speed SD Memory

Card

Class 6 SD/SDHC

Memory Card

∫ Handling precautions

≥ Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card. ≥ Do not expose the terminals of the card to water, garbage or dust. ≥ Do not place the card in the following areas:

jIn direct sunlight. jIn very dusty or humid areas. jNear a heater. jLocations susceptible to significant difference in temperature (condensation can occur).

jWhere static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur. ≥ Put the card back in its bag or case for protection when not using it. ≥ Electrical noise, static electricity or failure of this unit or the SD card may damage or erase the data

stored on the SD card. We recommend saving important data on a computer.

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Before using

HDD handling precautions

This unit has an internal HDD. The HDD is a precision instrument so take care when handling it.

∫ Do not cause any vibrations or impacts to this unit.

The HDD may no longer be recognized or recording or playback may no longer be possible. In particular, do not cause any vibrations or impacts during recording or playback.

∫ Do not drop this unit.

The HDD may be damaged if this unit receives a strong impact due it to being dropped etc. This unit has a drop detection function to protect the HDD from impact if this unit is dropped. If it detects that this unit has been dropped during motion picture recording, the HDD protection operation sound may be recorded. Also if it detects that the unit is being continuously dropped, recording or playback may stop.

∫ Take note of the temperature of this unit

It may no longer be possible to record or playback if the temperature of this unit is too high or low. A warning message will appear on this unit’s LCD monitor if an irregularity in the temperature is detected. (l 107)

∫ Do not use the unit in a low pressure area

The HDD may be damaged if you use this unit where the altitude is more than 3000 m (9800 feet).

∫ Back up important recorded data to protect it.

Save recorded data periodically on a computer, DVD disc, etc. for backup purposes. If the HDD fails, the recorded data cannot be repaired.

∫ Indemnity concerning recorded content

Panasonic does not accept any 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).

Access lamp

∫ ACCESS/PC lamp

≥ When this unit accesses the HDD (reading, recording, playback,

erasing, etc.), the ACCESS/PC lamp lights up. ≥ If the following operations are performed when the ACCESS/PC

lamp is lit, then the HDD or the recorded data may be damaged or

this unit may malfunction.

sCausing strong vibrations or impacts to this unit

sOperating the OFF/ON switch or the mode dial

sRemoving the battery or disconnecting the AC adaptor

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Before using

∫ Card access lamp

≥ When this unit accesses the SD card (reading, recording, playback,

erasing, etc.), the access lamp lights up. ≥ If the following operations are performed when the access lamp is lit, then

the SD card or the recorded data may be damaged or this unit may

malfunction.

sOpening the card slot cover

sRemoving the SD card

sOperating the OFF/ON switch or the mode dial

sRemoving the battery or disconnecting the AC adaptor

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Setup

Power supply

Setup

Inserting the battery

Charging the battery

When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this unit.

≥ If the DC cable is connected to the AC

adaptor, then the battery will not be

charged. Remove the DC cable from the AC

adaptor.

1 Connect the AC cable to the AC

adaptor and the AC outlet.

2 Put the battery on the battery

mount by aligning the mark, and then securely plug it in.

≥ The output plug of the AC cable is not

completely connected to the AC adaptor jack.

As shown in A, there is a gap.

Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks.

Removing the battery

While sliding the BATTERY lever, slide the battery to remove it.

≥ Hold the battery with your hand so it does not

fall.

∫ Charging lamp

Lights up: Charging Goes off: Charging completed Flashing: The battery is over discharged

(discharged excessively). In a while, the lamp will light up and normal charging will start. When the battery temperature is excessively high or low, the CHARGE lamp flashes and the charging time will be longer than normal.

≥ Battery charging time (l 26) ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries.

(l 15, 129) ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee

the quality of this product.

≥ Before removing the battery, be sure to set the

OFF/ON switch to OFF and check that the status indicator is off.

CAUTION

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Charging time and recordable time

The times shown in the tables below are for when the temperature is 25 oC (77 oF) and the humidity is 60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 oC (77 oF), the charging time will become longer.

∫ Charging time ≥ The charging time shown in the table are approximations.

≥ “2 h 25 min” indicates 2 hours 25 minutes.

SDR-H200:

Battery model number Voltage/capacity Charging time

Supplied battery/

CGA-DU12 (optional)

CGA-DU21 (optional) 7.2 V/2040 mAh 3 h 55 min

SDR-H20/SDR-H18:

Battery model number Voltage/capacity Charging time

Supplied battery/

CGR-DU06 (optional)

CGA-DU12 (optional) 7.2 V/1150 mAh 2 h 25 min

CGA-DU21 (optional) 7.2 V/2040 mAh 3 h 55 min

7.2 V/1150 mAh 2 h 25 min

7.2 V/640 mAh 1 h 40 min

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∫ Recordable time ≥ The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping recording,

turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever, etc. ≥ “2 h 5 min” indicates 2 hours 5 minutes.

SDR-H200:

Battery model

number

Supplied battery/

CGA-DU12

(optional)

CGA-DU21

(optional)

Volt age /

capacity

7.2 V/1150 mAh

7.2 V/2040 mAh

Recording

destination

[HDD] 2h5min 55min

[SD] 2h20min 1h

[HDD] 3h45min 1h40min

[SD] 4h10min 1h50min

Maximum

continuously

recordable time

Actual recordable

time

SDR-H20/SDR-H18:

Battery model

number

Supplied battery/

CGR-DU06

(optional)

CGA-DU12

(optional)

CGA-DU21

(optional)

Volt age /

capacity

7.2 V/640 mAh

7.2 V/1150 mAh

7.2 V/2040 mAh

Recording

destination

[HDD] 1h35min 40min

[SD] 1h45min 45min

[HDD] 2h50min 1h15min

[SD] 3h15min 1h25min

[HDD] 5h10min 2h15min

[SD] 5h45min 2h35min

Maximum

continuously

recordable time

Actual recordable

time

≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.

####.

If the battery discharges, then ( ) will flash. ≥ The recordable times will vary depending on the status of use. These times are approximations. The

recordable time will become shorter when you use this unit with the LCD monitor lit up by pressing

the POWER LCD PLUS button. ≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This unit will also heat up while being used. This is not a

malfunction. ≥ 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.

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Setup

Connecting to the AC outlet

1 Connect the AC cable to the AC

adaptor and the AC outlet.

2 Connect the DC cable to the AC

adaptor.

3 Connect the DC cable to this unit.

≥ 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. ≥ While the DC cable is connected to the AC

adaptor, the battery will not be charged.

How to turn on the power

Set the OFF/ON switch to ON.

The status indicator A 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. (l 36)

≥ When the unit is turned on for the first time, a

selection screen will appear to select the recording destination for motion pictures and still pictures. Select [HDD] or [SD CARD] for each type of picture and then press the joystick.

How to turn off the power

Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF.

Turning the unit on/off

≥ (SDR-H200) When recording, open the lens

cover before turning the unit on. (l 18) If the

unit is turned on with the lens cover closed, the

automatic white balance adjustment (l 121)

may not function properly. ≥ (SDR-H20/SDR-H18) When recording, remove

the lens cap before turning the unit on.

If the unit is turned on with the lens cap

attached, the automatic white balance

adjustment (l 121) may not function properly.

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The status indicator A goes off when the power turns off.

How to turn the power on and off with the LCD monitor

When the OFF/ON switch is set to ON, the power can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor when the unit is in video recording mode or picture recording mode.

Setup

∫ To turn on the power Open the LCD monitor.

The status indicator lights and the power turns on.

∫ To turn off the power Close the LCD monitor.

The status indicator goes off and the power turns off. ≥ The power will not turn off while recording even

if the LCD monitor is closed.

≥ Check that the status indicator has gone off.

2 Open the LCD monitor and then

slide the card slot open lever A to open the card slot cover.

3 Insert/remove the SD card into/

from the card slot.

Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF when the unit is not being used.

Inserting/removing an SD card

Before inserting/removing an SD card, be sure to set the OFF/ON switch to OFF.

If the SD card is inserted or removed while the OFF/ON switch is set to ON, this unit may malfunction or the data recorded on the SD card may be lost.

1 Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF to

turn off the power.

≥ When inserting an SD card, face the label side

B upwards and press it straight in as far as it goes.

≥ When removing the SD card, press the center

of the SD card and then pull it straight out.

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4 Securely close the card slot

cover.

Selecting a mode

The mode dial is used to switch between recording and playback modes. Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely.

Rotate the mode dial, and set the desired mode pictograph to the position shown in the illustration.

How to use the joystick

This unit has a joystick for selecting functions, performing operations, etc. so it is easy to operate this unit with one hand.

Basic operations

Operations on the menu screen and selection of files on the thumbnail view screen, etc.

Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select an item or scene, and then press the joystick to set it.

3 4

1 Select by moving up. 2 Select by moving down. 3 Select by moving left. 4 Select by moving right. 5 Press the joystick to select the item.

≥ Menu screen operations (l 34)

Operations during recording

Video recording mode (l 41)

Use this to record motion pictures.

Video playback mode (l 60)

Use this to play back motion pictures.

Picture recording mode (l 44)

Use this to record still pictures.

Picture playback mode (l 64)

Use this to play back still pictures.

≥ Do not forcefully rotate the dial.

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¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

1 Press the center of the joystick,

and icons will be displayed on the screen.

1/2

1/2 NEXT

≥ The indication disappears when the center of

the joystick is pressed again.

≥ The indication changes each time the joystick

is moved down.

2 Move the joystick up, left or right

to select an item.

Operations during playback

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

1 Move the joystick up, down, left

or right to select the scene to be played back and press the joystick.

Setup

The selected scene is played back on the full screen. ≥ The operation icon is automatically displayed

on the screen.

2 Move the joystick up, down, left

or right to operate.

≥ The operation icon appears or disappears

each time the center of the joystick is pressed.

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1/2

2/2

3/3

4/4

About the operation icons displayed in each mode

About auto mode and manual mode (l 40)

Video recording mode

1/2

1/2 NEXT

Icon Direction Function Page

(1/2)

(2/2)

In manual mode

(3/3)

In manual focus

mode (4/4)

≥ The shaded operation icons are not displayed while recording.

2/2 NEXT 3/3

2/2

3/3 NEXT 4/4

3 Backlight compensation 50

2 Fade 50

1 Help mode 34

3 MagicPix 52

2 Soft skin mode 51

1 Tele macro (SDR-H200) 52

3 White balance 56

2 Iris or gain value 58

1 Shutter speed 58

21 Manual focus adjustment 56

4/4 NEXT

Video playback mode

Icon Direction Function Page

1/;3Playback/pause 60

∫4Stop playback and show thumbnails 60

6 Rewind 61

Skip 60

2; Reverse slow/frame playback (during pause) 61 9

5 Fast forward 61

Skip 60

;1 Forward slow/frame playback (during pause) 61

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Picture recording mode

1/2

2/2

3/3

4/4

1/2

1/2 NEXT 2/2

2/2 NEXT 3/3

Icon Direction Function Page

(1/2)

(2/2)

In manual mode

(3/3)

In manual focus

mode (4/4)

Picture playback mode

3/3 NEXT 4/4

4/4 NEXT

3 Backlight compensation 50

2 Self timer 53

1 Help mode 34

2 Soft skin mode 51

1 Tele macro (SDR-H200) 52

3 White balance 56

2 Iris or gain value 58

1 Shutter speed 58

21 Manual focus adjustment 56

Setup

Icon Direction Function Page

1/;3Slide show start/pause 64

∫4Stop playback and show thumbnails 64 E2Playback previous picture (during pause) 64 D1Playback next picture (during pause) 64

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EXIT

1/2

EXIT

1/2

∫ Help mode

The help mode explains the operation icons that are displayed when the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AUTO in video/picture recording mode.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

1 Press the joystick to display the

icon during the recording pause.

1/3 NEXT

1/2

1/2 NEXT

2 Move the joystick right to select

[].

1/2

1/2 NEXT

3 Move the joystick up, left or right

to select the desired icon.

EXIT

1/2 NEXT

1/2

An explanation of the selected icon is displayed on the screen. ≥ The indication changes each time the joystick

is moved down.

To exit the help mode

Press the MENU button or select [EXIT].

≥ When the help mode is used, functions cannot

be set.

≥ When the help mode is used, motion pictures

and still pictures cannot be recorded.

Switching the language

You can switch the language on the screen display or the menu screen.

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [LANGUAGE] and press the joystick.

2 Select [English] and press the

joystick.

Using the menu screen

Refer to “Menu list” (l 102) for information about the menus.

1 While stopped, press the MENU

button.

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The menu displayed differs depending on the position of the mode dial, the selected medium,

EXIT

1/2 NEXT

1/2

etc.

Setup

≥ Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is

displayed.

2 Move the joystick up or down in

order to select the desired top menu.

3 Move the joystick right or press

the joystick.

4 Move the joystick up or down in

order to select the submenu item.

6 Move the joystick up or down in

order to select the desired item.

7 Press the joystick to enter the

selection.

To get back to the previous screen

Move the joystick left.

To exit the menu screen

Press the MENU button.

5 Move the joystick right or press

the joystick.

≥ The menu screen does not appear during

recording or playing. You cannot start other operations while the menu screen appears.

Operating with remote control (SDR-H200)

The menu screen transition is the same as when the buttons on the main unit are used.

1 Press the MENU button.

ENTER

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2 Select a menu item.

ENTER

≥ Use the direction buttons (3,4,2,1) and

ENTER button in place of the joystick on the

main unit.

3 Press the MENU button to exit

the menu screen.

ENTER

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 press the joystick. Perform

steps 2 and 3 below to set the date and time.

If the screen shows the incorrect date and time, then adjust it.

2 Move the joystick left or right to

select the item to be set. Then, move the joystick up or down to set the desired value.

≥ The year will change as follows:

2000, 2001, ..., 2099, 2000, ...

≥ The 12-hour system is used to display the time.

3 Press the joystick to enter the

selection.

≥ The clock function starts at [00] seconds when

the joystick is pressed.

≥ After pressing the MENU button to finish the

setting, check the date and time display.

∫ Changing the date and time

display style

Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # desired display style and press the joystick.

≥ You can also show or change the date and

time display by repeatedly pressing the DATE/ TIME button on the remote control. (SDR-H200)

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [BASIC] # [CLOCK SET] # [YES] and press the joystick.

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[DATE] [D/T]

DEC.15.2007 DEC.15.2007 3:30 PM

[OFF]

∫ Changing the display style Press the MENU button, then select

[SETUP] # [DATE FORMAT] # desired display style and press the joystick.

Display style Screen display

[Y/M/D] 2007.DEC.15

[M/D/Y] DEC.15.2007

[D/M/Y] 15.DEC.2007

≥ The date and time function are driven by a

built-in lithium battery.

≥ Make sure to check the time before recording. ≥ If the time display becomes [- -], the built-in

lithium battery has run down. Use the following

steps to charge the battery. When you turn on

the power for the first time after charging, a

message asking you to set the date and time

will appear. Select [YES] and set the date and

time.

To recharge the built-in lithium battery

Connect the AC adaptor or attach the battery

to the unit, and the built-in lithium battery will

be recharged. Leave the unit as it is for approx.

24 hours and the battery will save the date and

time for approx. 6 months. (Even if the OFF/

ON switch is set to OFF, the battery is still

being recharged.)

Setup

2 Move the joystick up or down to

select the item to be adjusted. Then, move the joystick left or right to make the adjustment.

The bar display moves.

[BRIGHTNESS]:

Brightness of the LCD monitor

[COLOR]:

Color level of the LCD monitor

≥ When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180°

towards the lens, the brightness and color level of the LCD monitor cannot be adjusted.

≥ These settings will not affect the images

actually recorded.

Increasing and decreasing the brightness of the entire LCD monitor

Adjusting the LCD monitor

Adjusting the brightness and color level

Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [LCD SET] # [YES] and press the joystick.

Press the POWER LCD PLUS button.

POWER LCD

PLUS

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Each time you press the button:

1 Original brightness 2 Bright 3 Brighter 4 Darker 5 Dark

≥ This will not affect the images to be recorded. ≥ If you turn on the unit when the AC adaptor is

used, this function will automatically be

“Bright”. ≥ (SDR-H200) The LCD monitor will become a

little darker when the video light is lit.

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Recording

Before recording

Basic camera positioning

Recording

1 Hold the camera with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. 3 Do not cover the microphones or sensors with your hands. 4 Keep your arms near your body. 5 Slightly open your legs.

≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will

become dark in the recording. ≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another

person or an object.

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∫ About auto mode

Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO, and color balance (white balance) and focusing will be adjusted automatically.

jAuto white balance (l 121)

jAuto focusing (l 122)

Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for optimum brightness. (When set to the video recording mode: The shutter speed is adjusted to a maximum of 1/250.) ≥ Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes. If

so, manually adjust these settings.

jScene mode (l 55)

jWhite balance (l 56)

jShutter speed (l 58)

jIris/gain value (l 58)

jFocus (l 56)

∫ Auto Ground-directional Standby (AGS) (SDR-H200)

This function prevents unnecessary recording when you forget to pause recording and walk with the unit tilted upside down while recording continues. ≥ If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position

while recording motion pictures, it is automatically set to recording pause.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [AGS] # [ON] and press the joystick.

≥ The AGS function may activate and cause the unit to pause the recording if you are recording a

subject right above or right below you. In these cases, set [AGS] to [OFF] then continue the

recording. ≥ Use the recording start/stop button to pause the recording. The AGS function is only a backup

function for when you forget to pause the recording. ≥ The time it takes the unit to be put into recording pause after being tilted upside down varies

depending on the operating conditions.

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Recording

Recording motion pictures

[HDD] [SD]

This unit can be used for recording motion pictures to the internal HDD and an SD card. (l 21) Before recording, use the menu to select the recording destination. (l below) When the unit is turned on for the first time, the media select screen for recording motion pictures will appear. Select [HDD] or [SD CARD] and press the joystick. ≥ When the unit is purchased, the aspect ratio is set to [16:9] for recording images compatible with a

wide-screen TV.

To watch images on a regular TV (4:3), change the aspect ratio setting (l 54) before recording the

images or when watching them on the connected TV (l 77). ≥ (SDR-H200) Open the lens cover before turning the unit on.

If the unit is turned on with the lens cover closed, the automatic white balance adjustment may not

function properly. ≥ (SDR-H20/SDR-H18) Remove the lens cap before turning the unit on.

If the unit is turned on with the lens cap attached, the automatic white balance adjustment may not

function properly.

1 Turn the unit on.

2 Rotate the mode dial to select .

3 Open the LCD monitor.

4 Press the MENU button, then select [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD

CARD] to select the recording destination and press the joystick.

5 Press the recording start/stop

button to start recording.

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Recording

R 12h45m

0h00m10s

To end the recording

Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording. ≥ [¥] and [;] are red during recording. Do not move

this unit until [;] is green.

The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene. However if the recording destination is the HDD, the scene is automatically divided when the recorded data exceeds 4 GB. (The recording will continue.) ≥ When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation in recording pause, the unit automatically

turns off to prevent the battery from running down. When you want to use the unit, turn it on again.

This setting can also be set to [OFF]. (l 103, [POWER SAVE])

Screen indications in the video recording mode

A Recording mode B Selected recording destination C Remaining time left for recording

(When the remaining time is less than 1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes red.)

D Recording time elapsed

R 12h45m

0h00m10s

≥ Sound is recorded from the internal stereo microphone on the front of the unit. Take care not to block

this microphone.

≥ If the write protection switch on the SD card is set to LOCK, it cannot be used for recording. (l 22) ≥ Each time the unit enters the recording pause mode, the counter display will be reset to “0h00m00s”. ≥ While motion picture recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is

closed. ≥ While motion picture recording is in progress, do not disconnect the AC adaptor or remove the

battery. If you do, a repair message may be displayed when the power is turned back on. (l 108,

About recovery)

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Recording

Recording modes and recordable time available for the motion picture

Changing the recording mode of the motion picture.

Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [REC MODE] # desired item and press the joystick.

≥ The recordable time shown in the table are approximations. ∫ HDD

Recording mode

Capacity

30 GB 7h 13h30min 27h

∫ SD card

Capacity

256 MB 3min 6min 12min

512 MB 6min 12min 25min

1 GB 12 min 25 min 50 min

2 GB 25 min 50 min 1 h 40 min

4 GB 50 min 1 h 40 min 3 h 20 min

≥ This unit records in VBR. VBR is an abbreviation for Variable Bit Rate. VBR recording automatically

varies the bit rate (amount of data in a fixed time) depending on the subject being recorded. This

means if a subject with sharp movements is recorded, the recording time is reduced.

(High quality)

Image quality

prioritized

(High quality)

Image quality

prioritized

(Normal)

Recording mode

(Normal)

(Long play)

Recording time

prioritized

(Long play)

Recording time

prioritized

≥ Mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image in the following cases.

jWhen there is a complicated pattern in the background

jWhen the unit is moved too much or too fast

jWhen a subject with sharp movements has been recorded

(Particularly if it has been recorded in [LP] mode.)

≥ If you record still pictures on the HDD or an SD card, the recordable time available for the motion

picture will become shorter.

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Recording

Recording still pictures

[HDD] [SD]

This unit can be used for recording still pictures to the internal HDD and an SD card. (l 21) Before recording, use the menu to select the recording destination. (l below) When the unit is turned on for the first time, the media select screen for recording still pictures will appear. Select [HDD] or [SD CARD] and press the joystick. ≥ When this unit is purchased, [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [ ] (SDR-H200)/[ ] (SDR-H20/

SDR-H18) for recording pictures compatible with a wide-screen TV (16:9).

To record pictures with a 4:3 aspect ratio, change the [PICTURE SIZE] setting before recording

(l 47). ≥ (SDR-H200) Open the lens cover before turning the unit on.

If the unit is turned on with the lens cover closed, the automatic white balance adjustment may not

function properly. ≥ (SDR-H20/SDR-H18) Remove the lens cap before turning the unit on.

If the unit is turned on with the lens cap attached, the automatic white balance adjustment may not

function properly.

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1 Turn the unit on.

2 Rotate the mode dial to select .

3 Open the LCD monitor.

4 Press the MENU button, then select [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD

CARD] to select the recording destination and press the joystick.

∫ SDR-H200

5 Press the Photoshot button [ ]

halfway in order to adjust focusing. (For auto focusing only)

The shutter speed and the iris/gain value are fixed and the unit focuses on the subject automatically. ≥ If [O.I.S.] (l 54) is set to [ON], the image stabilizer

function will become more effective when the

Photoshot button [ ] is pressed halfway.

([ ] (MEGA optical image stabilizer) will be

MEGA

displayed.)

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A Focus indication

± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing ¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus

No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful. ≥ The focus indication is indicated as follows when the Photoshot

button [ ] is not pressed halfway. Please use it as a guide for recording.

¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus and a good picture can be recorded. ± (The white lamp lights up.): Almost in focus

B Focus area

6 Press the Photoshot button [ ]

fully to take the picture.

∫ SDR-H20/SDR-H18

5 Press the Photoshot button [ ].

The unit automatically focuses on the subject at the center of screen (when auto focus is selected).

≥ For information about the number of recordable still pictures (l 127) ≥ The sound cannot be recorded. ≥ If the write protection switch on the SD card is set to LOCK, it cannot be used for recording. (l 22) ≥ The Photoshot button [ ] on the remote control cannot be pressed halfway. (SDR-H200) ≥ If the [PICT. QUALITY] is set to [ ], mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image

depending on the picture content.

≥ Other products may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded with this unit.

∫ To record still pictures clearly ≥ When zooming in on the subject with a magnification of 4k or higher, it is difficult to reduce the slight

shaking from holding this unit by hand. We recommend decreasing the zoom magnification and

approaching the subject when recording. ≥ When recording still pictures, hold the unit firmly with your hands and keep your arms stationary at

your side so as not to shake the unit. ≥ You can record stable pictures without shaking by using a tripod and the remote control.

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Screen indications in picture recording mode

A Size of still pictures B Selected recording destination C Remaining number of still pictures

(Flashes in red when [R 0] appears.)

D Quality of still pictures

∫ About the focus indication (SDR-H200) ≥ The focus indication does not appear in manual focus mode.

≥ Focus on a subject manually when it is not easily focused. ≥ You can record still pictures even if the focus indication does not appear, but pictures may be

recorded without being focused.

≥ The focus indication does not appear or has difficulty displaying in the following cases.

jWhen the zoom magnification is high.

jWhen the unit is shaken.

jWhen the subject is moving.

jWhen the subject stands in front of a light source.

jWhen close subjects and far subjects are included in the same scene.

jWhen the scene is dark.

jWhen there is a bright part in the scene.

jWhen the scene is filled with only horizontal lines.

jWhen the scene lacks contrast.

∫ Concerning the focusing area (SDR-H200)

When there is a contrasting object ahead or behind the subject in the focus area, the subject may not be focused. If so, move the contrasting object out of the focus area. Even when it is still difficult to focus, adjust the focus manually.

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Recording with a shutter operation effect

You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.

Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [SHTR EFFECT] # [ON] and press the joystick.

≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].

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Number of pixels and picture quality for still picture recording

∫ [PICTURE SIZE]

Changing the recording size.

Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired item and press the joystick.

SDR-H200:

Icon Aspect Number of pixels

3.1

0.3

SDR-H20/SDR-H18:

Icon Aspect Number of pixels

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0.2

4:3 2048k1512 4:3 1280k960 4:3 640k480

16:9 1920k1080

4:3 640k480

16:9 640k360

≥ When this unit is purchased, [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [ ] (SDR-H200)/[ ] (SDR-H20/

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SDR-H18). The sides of pictures recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut at printing. Check

before printing.

∫ [PICT. QUALITY]

Selecting the picture quality.

Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [PICT. QUALITY] # desired item and press the joystick.

:Still pictures with a high picture quality are recorded.

: Priority is given to the number of still pictures recorded. Still pictures are recorded in normal picture

quality.

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Various recording functions

Zoom in/out function

[HDD] [SD]

SDR-H200:

You can zoom in up to 10k optically.

SDR-H20/SDR-H18:

You can zoom in up to 32k optically.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

Move the zoom lever.

T side:

Close-up recording (zoom in)

W side:

Wide-angle recording (zoom out)

(SDR-H200)/2 cm (0.8z) (SDR-H20/SDR-H18) away from the lens. (Macro function)

≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the

range over which the zoom lever is moved. (The zoom speed does not vary when operating with the remote control.)

≥ When the zoom speed is high, the subject may

not be focused easily.

≥ 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.

Digital zoom function

[HDD] [SD]

If the zoom magnification exceeds 10k (SDR-H200)/32k (SDR-H20/SDR-H18), then the digital zoom function will be activated. The maximum magnification provided by the digital zoom can be switched.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [D.ZOOM] # desired item and press the joystick.

≥ When zooming in while holding this unit by

hand, we recommend using the image

stabilizer function. (l 54) ≥ When distant subjects are brought closer, they

are focused at about 1 m (3.3 feet)

(SDR-H200)/1.3 m (4.3 feet) (SDR-H20/

SDR-H18) or more. ≥ When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit

can focus on a subject approx. 3.5 cm (1.4z)

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SDR-H200: [OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 10k) [25k]: Up to 25k [700k]: Up to 700k

≥ If [25k] or [700k] is selected, the digital zoom

range is displayed in blue while zooming.

SDR-H20/SDR-H18: [OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 32k) [50k]: Up to 50k [1000k]: Up to 1000k

≥ If [50k] or [1000k] 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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≥ This function cannot be used in picture

recording mode.

To use the zoom microphone function

[HDD] [SD]

The zoom microphone is linked to the zooming operation so that far-away sounds with a teleshot and close-up sounds with a wide-angle shot are recorded more clearly.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON] and press the joystick.

Recording yourself

[HDD] [SD]

You can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitor.

≥ 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 107)

Recording with the video light (SDR-H200)

This built-in video light is for recording in dark places.

[HDD] [SD]

Gain up mode works with the video light to enhance the light’s brightness and brighten the natural colors in a scene. ≥ Gain up mode cannot be used in picture

recording mode.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

Press the LIGHT button.

LIGHT

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

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.)

Each time you press the LIGHT button:

A Video light and gain up mode on (video

recording mode only):

Brighter than when only the video light is on, but washed out images will appear.

B Video light on:

To eliminate washed out images, use this mode.

C Video light off

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≥ Video recording mode

ABC

≥ Picture recording mode

≥ The subject should be within 1.3 m (4.2 feet) of

the unit.

≥ Using the video light reduces battery time. ≥ Set the video light to off when not in use. ≥ Do not look directly into the light. ≥ Using the MagicPix function at the same time

will make conditions even brighter. ≥ The video light enables brightening of the

images taken in a dimly-lit place. We also

recommend using it in a bright place to obtain

high quality images. ≥ If you turn off the power or operate the mode

dial, the video light is turned off.

Backlight compensation function

This is for protecting a backlit subject from being darkened.

[HDD] [SD]

Use this function when the light is emanating from behind the subject and the subject appears dark.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

1 Press the joystick. Then move

the joystick down to display the icon shown in the illustration.

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2 Move the joystick up to select

[ª].

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1/2 NEXT

The image on the screen will become brighter.

To return to normal recording

Select [ª] again.

≥ If you turn off the power or operate the mode

dial, the backlight compensation function is canceled.

Fade in/fade out function

[HDD] [SD]

Fade in:

The image and audio gradually appear.

Fade out:

The image and audio gradually disappear.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Press the joystick. Then move

the joystick down to display the icon shown in the illustration.

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2 Move the joystick left to select

[].

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1/2 NEXT

3 Press the recording start/stop

button.

Start recording. (Fade in)

When you start recording, the image/audio gradually appears.

Pause recording. (Fade out)

Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [FADE COLOR] # [WHITE] or [BLACK] and press the joystick.

≥ If you turn off the power, the fade function is

canceled.

≥ While the fade in/fade out function is selected,

it takes several seconds to display the image when you start recording. It also takes several seconds to pause recording.

≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade

in become black (or white).

Soft skin mode

This makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive appearance.

[HDD] [SD]

This is more effective if you record a person closely from the torso up.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

1 Press the joystick. Then move

the joystick down to display the icon shown in the illustration.

The image/audio gradually disappears. After the image/audio completely disappears, recording stops. ≥ After recording, the fade setting is canceled.

To cancel fading

Select [ ] again.

To select the color for fade in/out

The color which appears in fading pictures can be selected.

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2 Move the joystick left to select

[].

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2/2 NEXT

To cancel the soft skin mode

Select [ ] again.

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≥ If the background or anything else in the scene

has colors similar to the skin color, they will

also be smoothed. ≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may

not be clear. ≥ You may not be able to see the face clearly

when recording a distant person. In this case,

cancel soft skin mode or zoom in on the face.

Tele macro function (SDR-H200)

This is for bringing only what you want to record into focus to take close-ups.

[HDD] [SD]

By focusing only on the subject and blurring the background, the image can be impressive. The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 50 cm (20z).

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

1 Press the joystick. Then move

the joystick down to display the icon shown in the illustration.

≥ If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust

the focus manually. (l 56)

≥ In the following cases, the tele macro function

is canceled. jThe zoom magnification becomes lower than

10k.

jThe power is turned off or the mode dial is

operated.

MagicPix function

This allows recording in dark locations.

[HDD] [SD]

This function allows you to record color subjects in dark locations to stand out against the background. Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record images free from vibration. ≥ Minimum required illumination: approx. 1 lx

(SDR-H200)/approx. 2 lx (SDR-H20/SDR-H18)

≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were

missed.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Press the joystick. Then move

the joystick down to display the icon shown in the illustration.

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2 Move the joystick right to select

[].

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2/2 NEXT

≥ If the magnification is 10k or less, then it is

automatically set to 10k.

To cancel the tele macro function

Select [ ] again.

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2 Move the joystick up to select

[].

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≥ If it is difficult to focus, adjust the focus

manually. (l 56)

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To cancel the MagicPix function

Select [ ] again.

≥ The MagicPix function makes the signal

charging time of CCD up to approximately 30k

longer than usual, so that dark scenes can be

recorded brightly. For this reason, bright dots

that are usually invisible may be seen, but this

is not a malfunction. ≥ If you turn off the power or operate the mode

dial, the MagicPix function is canceled. ≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may become

whitish for a while.

Self-timer recording

This is for recording shots of yourself as well.

[HDD] [SD]

You can record still pictures using the timer.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Press the joystick. Then move

the joystick down to display the icon shown in the illustration.

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1/2 NEXT

is focused when the button is pressed halfway. (SDR-H200)

≥ When you press the Photoshot button [ ]

fully in auto focus mode, the subject is focused just before recording. (SDR-H200)

To stop the timer midway through

Press the MENU button. (The self-timer setting is canceled.)

≥ If you turn off the power, the self-timer standby

mode is canceled.

≥ Depending on the time taken to bring the

subject into focus, the recording may take longer than the set time before the picture is taken.

Recording guideline function

Checking if the image is level.

[HDD] [SD]

You can check if the image is level while recording by using the lines displayed on the screen.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [GUIDE LINES] # [ON] and press the joystick.

2 Move the joystick left to select

[Ø].

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3 Press the Photoshot button [ ].

After the [Ø] display flashes for approx. 10 seconds, a still picture will be recorded.

≥ After recording, the self-timer is canceled. ≥ If you press the Photoshot button [ ] halfway

and then fully in auto focus mode, the subject

To cancel the Recording guideline function

Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [GUIDE LINES] # [OFF] and press the joystick.

≥ The guidelines do not appear on the images

actually recorded.

≥ The guidelines are not displayed while rotating

the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself.

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Wide mode

This is for selecting the screen’s aspect ratio when recording motion pictures.

Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [O.I.S.] # [ON] and press the joystick.

[HDD] [SD]

This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs (16:9) and regular TVs (4:3).

∫ Recording images with a 16:9

aspect ratio

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] > [ASPECT] > [16:9] and press the joystick.

∫ Recording images with a 4:3

aspect ratio

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] > [ASPECT] > [4:3] and press the joystick.

≥ The default setting is [16:9].

To cancel the image stabilizer function

Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [O.I.S.] # [OFF] and press the joystick.

≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. ≥ In the picture recording mode, pressing the

Photoshot button [ ] halfway increases the effect of the image stabilizer function. (MEGA optical image stabilizer) (SDR-H200)

≥ In the following cases, the image stabilizer

function may not work effectively.

jWhen the digital zoom is used jWhen the unit is shaken greatly jWhen you record a moving subject while

tracking it

Wind noise reduction function

This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the microphone when recording.

[HDD] [SD]

Image stabilizer function

This is for reducing image shakes (jitter) during recording.

[HDD] [SD]

Reduces the image shaking (jitter) due to hand movement when recording.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

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Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [WIND CUT] # [ON] and press the joystick.

To cancel the wind noise reduction function

Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [WIND CUT] # [OFF] and press the joystick.

≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. ≥ The wind noise reduction depends on the wind

strength. (If this function is activated in strong

winds, the stereo effect may be reduced. When

the wind weakens, the stereo effect will be

restored.)

Manual recording functions

Scene mode

This is for recording in various situations.

[HDD] [SD]

When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS

switch to MANUAL.

2 Press the MENU button, then

select [BASIC] # [SCENE MODE] # desired item and press the

joystick.

[5] Sports

To record sports scenes or scenes where there are quick motions

[ ] Portrait

To make people stand out against the background

[ ] Low light

To make the scene brighter in dark conditions

[ ] Spotlight

To make the subject under a spotlight look more attractive

[ ] Surf & snow

To record images in bright places such as ski slopes and beaches

To cancel the scene mode function

Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [SCENE MODE] # [OFF] and press the joystick. ≥ You can also cancel the scene mode function

by setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO.

Sports mode

≥ For slow-motion playback or playback pause of

recorded pictures, this mode helps diminish camera shake.

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≥ During normal playback, the image movement

may not look smooth. ≥ Avoid recording under fluorescent light,

mercury light or sodium light because the color

and brightness of the playback image may

change. ≥ If you record a subject illuminated with strong

light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines

of light may appear. ≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the sports mode

does not function. The [5] display flashes. ≥ If this mode is used indoors, the screen may

flicker.

Portrait mode

≥ If this mode is used indoors, the screen may

flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting to

[OFF].

Low light mode

≥ Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be

recorded finely.

Spotlight mode

≥ If the recording subject is extremely bright, the

recorded image may become whitish and the

periphery of the recorded image extremely

dark.

Surf & snow mode

≥ If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded

image may become whitish.

2 Move the switch down and set it

to FOCUS position.

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The manual focus indication [MF] and the icon shown in the illustration appear.

3 Move the joystick left or right to

bring the subject into focus.

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≥ The subject may not be in focus when zoomed

in if focusing with a wide angle. First, zoom in on the subject, and then focus on it.

Manual focus adjustment

[HDD] [SD]

If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then manual focusing is available.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS

switch to MANUAL.

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To restore to the automatic adjustment

Press the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch down again to the FOCUS position. ≥ You can also restore the auto focusing by

setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO.

White balance

This is for recording in natural colors.

[HDD] [SD]

The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS

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switch to MANUAL.

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To set the white balance manually

MNL

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The icon shown in the illustration is displayed automatically.

2 Move the joystick up to select

[].

MNL

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3 Move the joystick left or right to

select the white balance mode.

MNL

BACK

[]Auto white balance adjustment

AWB

[]Indoor mode (for recording under

incandescent lamps)

≥ Incandescent lights, halogen lamps

[]Outdoor mode

≥ Outdoors under a clear sky

[]Manual adjustment mode

≥ Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps,

some fluorescent lights

≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at

hotels, stage spotlights in theaters

≥ Sunrise, sunset, etc.

To restore to the automatic adjustment

Set the white balance mode to [ ]. ≥ You can also restore the automatic adjustment

by setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch

to AUTO.

AWB

1 Select [ ], and fill the screen

with a white subject.

MNL

BACK

2 Move the joystick up to select

[].

MNL

BACK

When the [ ] display changes from flashing to on, setting is complete.

≥ When the [ ] display continues flashing, the

white balance cannot be set because the place is dark etc. In this case, use the automatic white balance.

∫ About the white balance sensor A

The white balance sensor detects the type of light source during recording. Do not cover the white balance sensor during recording, or it may not function properly.

∫ About the black balance

adjustment (SDR-H200)

This is one of the 3CCD system functions that automatically adjusts the black when the white balance is set in the manual adjustment mode. When the black balance is adjusted, the screen

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will temporarily be black. (The black balance cannot be adjusted manually.)

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1 Black balance adjustment in progress.

(Flashes.)

2 White balance adjustment in progress.

(Flashes.)

3 Adjustment completed. (Lights up.)

≥ (SDR-H200) 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. ≥ (SDR-H20/SDR-H18) When the unit is turned

on with the lens cap attached, the automatic

white balance adjustment may not function

properly. Please turn the unit on after removing

the lens cap. ≥ When the [ ] display flashes, the manual

white balance previously adjusted is stored.

Whenever recording conditions change, re-set

the white balance for correct adjustment. ≥ When setting both the white balance and the

iris/gain, set the white balance first.

Manual shutter speed/ aperture adjustment

[HDD] [SD]

Shutter Speed:

Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.

Aperture:

Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS

switch to MANUAL.

MNL

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The icon shown in the illustration is displayed automatically.

2 Move the joystick left or right to

select [ ] (aperture) or [ ] (shutter speed).

MNL

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3/3 NEXT

3 Move the joystick left or right to

make the adjustment.

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A Shutter speed:

1/60 to 1/8000 1/30 to 1/2000 (SDR-H200) 1/60 to 1/500 (SDR-H20/SDR-H18)

≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is

faster.

B Iris/Gain value:

CLOSE # (F16 to F2.0) # OPEN # (0dB to 18dB)

≥ Value closer to [CLOSE] darken the image. ≥ Value closer to [18dB] brighten the image. ≥ When the iris value is adjusted to brighter

than [OPEN], it changes to the gain value.

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Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO.

≥ 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 ≥ Avoid recording under fluorescent light,

mercury light or sodium light because the color

and brightness of the playback image may

change. ≥ If you increase the shutter speed manually, the

gain value will increase automatically

depending on how much the sensitivity lowers

and the noise on the screen may increase. ≥ You may see vertical lines of light in the

playback image of a brightly shining subject or

highly reflective subject, but this is not a

malfunction. ≥ During normal playback, image movement

may not look smooth. ≥ When recording in an extremely bright place,

the screen may change color or flicker. If so

adjust the shutter speed manually to [1/60] or

[1/100].

∫ 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.

Recording

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Motion picture playback

[HDD] [SD]

Play back the motion pictures recorded on the internal HDD or SD card. Use the menu to select the desired playback medium. (l below)

1 Rotate the mode dial to

select .

2 Press the MENU button, then select [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD

CARD] to select the desired medium and press the joystick.

The motion pictures recorded on the selected medium are displayed as thumbnails.

3 Select the scene to be played back.

A Selected medium B Scene number C Scroll bar display

The selected scene will be encircled by a yellow frame. ≥ When 9 or more scenes have been recorded, the next (or previous)

page is displayed by moving the joystick. ≥ If you move and hold the joystick up or down, you can fast forward or

fast rewind the pages. The screen will not change at this time, but the

scene numbers and scroll bar display will change. Release the joystick

when you have arrived at the page with the scene you want to display.

4 Press the joystick.

The selected scene is played back on the full screen. The operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen.

5 Move the joystick to operate.

1/;: Playback/Pause :: Skip playback (backward) 9: Skip playback (forward) ∫: Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails.

≥ No sound will be heard except during normal playback. ≥ If pause play is continued for 5 minutes, the screen returns to the thumbnails.

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≥ When the amount of time recorded on the scene is short, playback may not be possible. ≥ When a scene is displayed as [ ] on the thumbnail display, playback is not possible. ≥ The power will not turn off when the LCD monitor is closed. ≥ When playing back motion pictures recorded on an SD card with other products on this unit or playing

back motion pictures recorded on an SD card with this unit on other products, the picture quality may

deteriorate and they may be unplayable. (The message “CANNOT PLAY.” appears.) ≥ The time displayed may be different from the recording time and it may take time to display the

thumbnail display when playing back motion pictures recorded on an SD card with other products. ≥ The recording time is not displayed on the screen during playback of scenes recorded on an SD card

with other products.

Fast forward/rewind playback

Move and hold the joystick right during playback until fast-forward starts. (Move and hold the joystick left to rewind.)

≥ Move the joystick again to increase the speed. ≥ Normal playback is restored when you move the joystick up.

∫ Operating with the remote control (SDR-H200)

Press the 6

or 5 button.

PLAY

STILL ADV STILL ADV

PAU S E

Slow-motion playback

1 Move the joystick up during playback to pause the playback.

2 Move and hold the joystick right.

(Slow-motion pictures will be played back in reverse when you move and hold the joystick left.)

≥ Normal playback is restored when you move the joystick up.

∫ Operating with the remote control (SDR-H200)

Press the E

Frame-by-frame playback

The motion picture is advanced one frame at a time.

or D button.

PLAY

STILL ADV STILL ADV

PAU S E

STOPSKIP SKIP

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1 Move the joystick up during playback to pause the playback.

2 Move the joystick right.

(The frames will be advanced one at a time in the reverse direction when you move the joystick left.)

≥ Normal playback is restored when you move the joystick up.

∫ Operating with the remote control (SDR-H200)

1 Press the ; button.

STILL ADV STILL ADV

PLAY

PAU S E

STOPSKIP SKIP

2 Press the E

or D button.

To adjust the volume

Adjust the speaker volume during playback.

Move the volume lever to change the volume level.

Tow ards “ r”: increases the volume Tow ards “ s”: decreases the volume

≥ The further the [ ] indicator moves to the right, the higher the

volume level becomes. ≥ When the adjustment is completed, the volume setting display will disappear.

Playing back motion pictures by date

Recorded scenes are grouped by date on this unit. Scenes recorded on the same day can be played back in succession.

1 Press the MENU button, then select

[PLAY SETUP] # [PLAY MODE] # [BY DATE] and press the joystick.

The [VIEW BY DATE] screen is displayed by month when playing back motion pictures on the HDD. Proceed to step 3 when playing back an SD card.

PLAY

STILL ADV STILL ADV

PAU S E

STOPSKIP SKIP

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≥ When [PLAY MODE] is set to [VIEW ALL], all recorded motion pictures will be played back in

succession.

2 (When playing back motion pictures on the HDD only)

Move the joystick left or right to select the month.

3 Move the joystick up or down to select the date for playback, then press

the joystick.

The scenes recorded on the same day are displayed as thumbnails.

4 Select the scene to be played back.

≥ Even if scenes are recorded on the same day, they are grouped separately when the number of

scenes exceeds 99.

Resuming the previous playback

Press the MENU button, then select [PLAY SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON] and press the joystick.

If playback of a motion picture is stopped, [R] appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped scene. ≥ The resume position on the HDD and the SD card

is memorized. ≥ If playback is stopped at any point during a motion picture while [RESUME PLAY] is set to [OFF], the

next time the motion picture is played back, it will be from the beginning.

≥ The resume position memorized is cleared if you operate the mode dial, etc. (The [RESUME PLAY]

setting is kept.) ≥ [RESUME PLAY] is set to [OFF] if an SD card with the write protection switch at the LOCK position is

inserted. (l 22)

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Still picture playback

[HDD] [SD]

Play back the still pictures recorded on the internal HDD or SD card. Use the menu to select the desired playback medium. (l below)

1 Rotate the mode dial to

select .

2 Press the MENU button, then select [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD

CARD] to select the desired medium and press the joystick.

The still pictures recorded on the selected medium are displayed as thumbnails.

3 Select the file to be played back.

A Selected medium B File number C Scroll bar display

The selected file will be encircled by a yellow frame. ≥ When 9 or more files have been recorded, the next (or previous) page

is displayed by moving the joystick. ≥ If you move and hold the joystick up or down, you can fast forward or

fast rewind the pages. The screen will not change at this time, but the

file numbers and scroll bar display will change. Release the joystick

when you have arrived at the page with the file you want to display.

4 Press the joystick.

The selected file is played back on the full screen. The operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen.

5 Move the joystick to operate.

1/;: Slide show (playback of the still pictures on the SD card in numerical order) start/pause. E: Plays back the previous picture. D: Plays back the next picture. ∫: Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails.

∫ About 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).

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≥ The file format supported by this unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted files will be played back.) ≥ If a non-standard file is played back, the folder/file number may not be displayed. ≥ This unit may degrade or not play back data recorded or created on another product and another

product may degrade or not play back data recorded on this unit.

≥ Do not operate the mode dial during the slide show. ≥ While this unit accesses the SD card (the access lamp is lit), do not remove the SD card. ≥ It takes time to display the file depending on the number of pixels of the file. ≥ When a file is displayed as [ ] on the thumbnail display, playback is not possible. ≥ If you attempt to play back a file recorded in a different format or file data is defective, an error

message may appear. ≥ The time displayed may be different from the recording time and it may take time to display the

thumbnail display when playing back still pictures recorded on an SD card with other products. ≥ The power will not turn off when the LCD monitor is closed.

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Editing

Editing scenes

Deleting scenes

This is for deleting motion picture scenes.

[HDD] [SD]

The deleted scenes cannot be restored.

Deleting scenes one at a time

¬Rotate the mode dial to select . ¬Select [HDD] or [SD CARD] in [MEDIA

SELECT].

1 Press the button during

playback.

1 Press the button in the

thumbnail display.

2 Select [ALL] or [SELECT] and

press the joystick.

≥ When [ALL] is selected, the following scenes

will be deleted. Proceed to step 5. jWhen [PLAY MODE] is set to [VIEW ALL]:

All the scenes on the selected medium except the locked scenes

jWhen [PLAY MODE] is set to [BY DATE]: All

the scenes selected by date except the locked scenes

3 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)

Select the scene to be deleted, then press the joystick.

2 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press the joystick.

Deleting multiple scenes from the thumbnail display

¬Rotate the mode dial to select . ¬Select [HDD] or [SD CARD] in [MEDIA

SELECT].

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The selected scene is encircled by a red frame. ≥ When the joystick is pressed again, the

selected scene will be canceled.

≥ Up to 50 scenes can be set in succession.

4 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)

Press the button.

5 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press the joystick.

(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)

To continue deleting other scenes

Repeat steps 3-5.

Editing

To cancel deleting halfway

Press the MENU button. ≥ Scenes are deleted from the last scene on the

thumbnail display. The scenes that have

already been deleted when the deletion is

canceled cannot be restored.

To complete editing

Press the MENU button.

≥ You can also delete scenes by pressing the

MENU button, selecting [DELETE] and then

selecting [ALL] or [SELECT]. ≥ In case of [ALL], the deletion may take time if

there are many scenes.

≥ Do not turn off this unit while deleting. ≥ When you delete scenes, use a battery with

sufficient battery power or use the AC adaptor. ≥ Do not open the card slot cover while deleting

scenes recorded on an SD card. The deletion

will stop. ≥ The locked scenes cannot be deleted.

Locking motion picture scenes

This is for preventing motion picture scenes from being deleted by mistake.

SET] # [YES] and press the joystick.

2 Select the scene to be protected,

then press the joystick.

[ ] display appears and the selected scene is locked. ≥ Press the joystick again to release the lock

setting.

≥ You can also select multiple scenes in

succession.

To complete the settings

Press the MENU button.

[HDD] [SD]

Motion picture scenes can be locked so that they are not deleted by mistake. (However, please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data on the medium will be erased.)

¬Rotate the mode dial to select . ¬Select [HDD] or [SD CARD] in [MEDIA

SELECT].

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [PLAY SETUP] # [LOCK

Using playlists

What is a playlist?

You can create a playlist by gathering your favorites from the recorded scenes. Since the playlist is not created by copying data, you will consume little of the capacity by making a playlist.

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≥ If you create or delete playlists, the original

scenes will not be modified. Editing scenes on

a playlist will not affect the original scenes.

A Recorded scenes B Playlist

≥ You can create a playlist on the HDD only. You

cannot create a playlist on an SD card.

≥ The maximum number of items on the HDD

jPlaylists: 4

jPlaylist scenes: 99 ≥ If original scenes are deleted, the portion of

playlists created with these scenes is also

deleted.

[PLAYLIST] # [CREATE] and press the joystick.

2 Select the scene to be added to

the playlist, then press the joystick.

The selected scene is encircled by a red frame. ≥ When the joystick is pressed again, the

selected scene will be canceled.

≥ Up to 50 scenes can be set in succession. ≥ The scenes are registered in the playlist in the

order that they were selected. After creating a playlist, the order of the scenes in it can be changed with the [MOVE] function. (l 70)

3 Press the MENU button.

Creating a new playlist

¬Rotate the mode dial to select . ¬Select [HDD] in [MEDIA SELECT].

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [PLAY SETUP] #

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4 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press the joystick.

The thumbnail view screen of the created playlist is displayed.

To add another scene to the same playlist

Select [ADD]. (l 69)

To play back a playlist

Select the scene to start playback, then press the joystick.

Editing

Playing back a playlist

[HDD]

¬Rotate the mode dial to select . ¬Select [HDD] in [MEDIA SELECT].

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [PLAY SETUP] # [PLAYLIST] # [VIEW LIST] and press the joystick.

2 Select the playlist to be played

back, then press the joystick.

Scenes in the selected playlist are displayed as thumbnails.

Editing a playlist

[HDD]

Editing scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes.

Adding scenes to playlist

¬Select playlist playback mode. (l 69,

“Playing back a playlist”, steps 1 and

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [EDIT] # [ADD] # [YES] and press the joystick.

2 Select the scene to be added,

then press the joystick.

3 Select the scene to start

playback, then press the joystick.

To select a different playlist

Press the MENU button, then select [PLAYLIST VIEW] and press the joystick.

To return to showing the original scenes

Press the MENU button, then select [END] and press the joystick.

The selected scene is encircled by a red frame. ≥ When the joystick is pressed again, the

selected scene will be canceled.

≥ Up to 50 scenes can be set in succession. ≥ The scenes are added to the playlist in the

order that they were selected. The order of the scenes in the playlist can be changed by [MOVE] function. (l 70)

3 Press the MENU button.

4 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press the joystick.

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The thumbnail view screen of the playlist that scenes were added to is displayed.

To continue adding scenes to the playlist

Repeat steps 1-4.

Moving scenes

The scenes in a playlist can be moved.

¬Select playlist playback mode. (l 69,

“Playing back a playlist”, steps 1 and

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [EDIT] # [MOVE] # [YES] and press the joystick.

2 Select the scene to be moved,

then press the joystick.

To continue moving other scenes in the playlist

Repeat steps 2-3.

To complete editing

Press the MENU button.

Deleting scenes

≥ Deleting scenes on a playlist will not affect the

original scenes.

∫ Deleting scenes one at a time

¬Select playlist playback mode. (l 69,

“Playing back a playlist”, steps 1 and

1 Press the button during

playback.

2 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press the joystick.

The selected scene is encircled by a red frame, and the position to insert is shown by a yellow bar.

3 Select the position to insert the

scene, then press the joystick.

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∫ Deleting multiple scenes from

the thumbnail display

¬Select playlist playback mode. (l 69,

“Playing back a playlist”, steps 1 and

1 Press the button in the

thumbnail display.

Editing

2 Select [ALL] or [SELECT] and

press the joystick.

≥ When [ALL] is selected, the selected playlist

will be erased. Proceed to step 5.

3 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)

Select the scene to be deleted, then press the joystick.

The selected scene is encircled by a red frame. ≥ When the joystick is pressed again, the

selected scene will be canceled. ≥ Up to 50 scenes can be set in succession.

4 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)

Press the button.

5 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press the joystick.

≥ When a playlist is deleted, the number of each

subsequent playlist decreases by one.

Editing still pictures

Deleting still picture files

This is for deleting still picture files.

[HDD] [SD]

The deleted files cannot be restored.

Deleting files one at a time

¬Rotate the mode dial to select . ¬Select [HDD] or [SD CARD] in [MEDIA

SELECT].

1 Press the button during

playback.

(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)

To continue deleting other scenes

Repeat steps 3-5.

To cancel deleting halfway

Press the MENU button. ≥ Scenes are deleted from the last scene on the

thumbnail display. The scenes that have

already been deleted when the deletion is

canceled cannot be restored.

To complete editing

Press the MENU button.

≥ You can also delete scenes by pressing the

MENU button, selecting [EDIT] # [DELETE]

and then selecting [ALL] or [SELECT]. ≥ Deleting scenes on a playlist will not increase

the remaining capacity for recording. ≥ The playlist itself is deleted if you delete all the

scenes in it.

2 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press the joystick.

Deleting multiple files from the thumbnail display

¬Rotate the mode dial to select . ¬Select [HDD] or [SD CARD] in [MEDIA

SELECT].

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1 Press the button in the

thumbnail display.

2 Select [ALL] or [SELECT] and

press the joystick.

≥ When [ALL] is selected, all files on the medium

except the locked files will be erased. Proceed

to step 5.

3 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)

Select the file to be deleted, then press the joystick.

The selected file is encircled by a red frame. ≥ When the joystick is pressed again, the

selected file will be canceled. ≥ Up to 50 files can be set in succession.

4 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)

Press the button.

been deleted when the deletion is canceled cannot be restored.

To complete editing

Press the MENU button.

∫ Deleting still picture files recorded on an

SD card by other products

A still picture file (other than JPEG) that cannot be played back on this unit may be erased.

≥ You can also delete files by pressing the

MENU button, selecting [DELETE] and then selecting [ALL] or [SELECT].

≥ In case of [ALL], the deletion may take time if

there are many files.

≥ Do not turn off this unit while deleting. ≥ When you delete files, use a battery with

sufficient battery power or use the AC adaptor.

≥ Do not open the card slot cover while deleting

files recorded on an SD card. The deletion will stop.

≥ If files conforming to DCF standard are

deleted, all the data related to the files will be deleted.

Locking still picture files

This is for preventing still picture files from being deleted by mistake.

[HDD] [SD]

Still picture files can be locked so that they are not deleted by mistake. (However, please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data on the medium will be erased.)

5 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press the joystick.

(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)

To continue deleting other files

Repeat steps 3-5.

To cancel deleting halfway

Press the MENU button. ≥ Files are deleted from the last file on the

thumbnail display. The files that have already

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¬Rotate the mode dial to select . ¬Select [HDD] or [SD CARD] in [MEDIA

SELECT].

Editing

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [PICT. SETUP] # [LOCK SET] # [YES] and press the joystick.

2 Select the file to be protected,

then press the joystick.

[ ] display appears and the selected file is locked. ≥ Press the joystick again to release the lock

setting. ≥ You can also select multiple files in succession.

To complete the settings

Press the MENU button.

DPOF setting

This is for writing the printing data on an SD card.

[SD]

You can write the data of the still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD card.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select . ¬Select [SD CARD] in [MEDIA

SELECT].

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [PICT. SETUP] #

[DPOF SET] # [SET] and press the joystick.

2 Select the file to be set, then

press the joystick.

The number of prints set to be in DPOF is displayed.

3 Move the joystick up or down to

select the number of prints, then press the joystick.

≥ You can select from 0 to 999. (The selected

number of pictures can be printed with the printer supporting DPOF.)

≥ To cancel the setting, set the number of prints

to [0].

≥ You can also select multiple files in succession.

To complete the settings

Press the MENU button.

To cancel all DPOF settings

Press the MENU button, then select [PICT. SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [CANCEL ALL] and press the joystick. ≥ When the confirmation message appears,

select [YES], then press the joystick.

∫ What is DPOF?

DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format. This enables picture printing information to be written onto an SD card so that it can be used on a system supporting DPOF.

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≥ The DPOF setting can be established for up to

999 files. ≥ DPOF setting made on other devices may not

be recognized by this unit. Please perform the

DPOF settings on this unit. ≥ You cannot add the recording date to pictures

to be printed with the DPOF settings.

Copying still picture files

This is for copying still picture files from the HDD to an SD card or vice versa.

[HDD] [SD]

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [PICT. SETUP] # [COPY] # desired direction and press

the joystick.

3 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)

Select the file to be copied, then press the joystick.

The selected file is encircled by a red frame. ≥ When the joystick is pressed again, the

selected file will be canceled.

≥ Up to 50 files can be set in succession. ≥ The files are copied in the order that they were

selected.

4 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)

Press the MENU button.

5 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press the joystick.

Copying of the file starts.

(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)

To continue copying other files

Repeat steps 3-5.

Copying from the HDD to an SD card

Copying from an SD card to the HDD

2 Select [SELECT] or [ALL] and

press the joystick.

≥ When [ALL] is selected, all still picture files in

the HDD or SD card will be copied. Proceed to

step 5.

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To cancel copying halfway

Press the MENU button.

To complete editing

Press the MENU button.

≥ The copied files are recorded after the still

picture files in the copy destination. (The file names or the folder names will differ from the original file.)

≥ The lock and DPOF settings of the file cannot

be copied.

≥ In case of [ALL], the copy may take time if

there are many files.

≥ Do not turn off this unit while copying. ≥ When you copy files, use a battery with

sufficient battery power or use the AC adaptor.

≥ Do not open the card slot cover while copying.

The copying will stop.

HDD and card management

HDD management

Formatting HDD

This is for initializing HDD.

[HDD]

Please be aware that if the HDD is formatted, then all the data recorded on the HDD will be erased. Store important data on a computer, etc.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select . ¬Select [HDD] in [MEDIA SELECT].

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [SETUP] # [FORMAT HDD] # [YES] and press the joystick.

2 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press the joystick.

≥ When formatting is complete, press the MENU

button to exit the message screen.

≥ During formatting, do not turn this unit off. ≥ When you format the HDD, use a battery with

sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor. ≥ During formatting, do not cause any vibrations

or impacts to this unit.

Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [INFORMATION] # [YES] and press the joystick.

To exit the information screen

Press the MENU button.

≥ The 30 GB hard drive utilizes a portion of the

storage space for formatting, file management and other purposes. 30 GB is 30,000,000,000 bytes. Usable capacity will be less.

Card management

Formatting an SD card

This is for initializing cards.

[SD]

Please be aware that if an SD card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the card will be erased. Store important data on a computer, etc.

¬Select [SD CARD] in [MEDIA

SELECT].

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD] # [YES] and press the joystick.

Displaying HDD information

Information concerning the space used and remaining on the HDD is displayed.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select . ¬Select [HDD] in [MEDIA SELECT].

[HDD]

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2 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press the joystick.

≥ When formatting is complete, press the MENU

button to exit the message screen.

≥ Use this unit to format SD cards. If an SD card

is formatted on other products (such as a

computer), the time spent for recording may

become longer and you may not be able to use

the SD card. ≥ Depending on the type of SD card being used,

it may take time to format.

≥ During formatting, do not turn this unit off. ≥ When you format the SD card, use a battery

with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor. ≥ Do not open the card slot cover while

formatting. The formatting will stop.

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With a TV

Playback on TV

[HDD] [SD]

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.

1 Connect this unit and a TV.

S VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

≥ The channel set will differ depending on the

terminal to which the unit is connected.

5 Start playback on this unit.

The image and audio are output on the TV.

∫ If the image or audio from this unit is not

output on the TV

≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they

go.

≥ Check the connected terminal. ≥ Check the TV’s input setting (input switch).

(For more information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)

≥ 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.)

≥ If the images are not displayed correctly on a

wide-screen TV, adjust the aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.) If the pictures are displayed squeezed horizontally on a regular TV (4:3), change the [TV ASPECT] setting on this unit. (l below)

A AV/S cable (supplied) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.

* If the TV has an S Video terminal, also connect

the S Video plug to it. This allows you to enjoy

more beautiful pictures.

2 Turn on this unit, then rotate the

mode dial to select or .

3 Press the MENU button, then

select [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] to select the desired medium and press the joystick.

4 Change the input channel on the

TV.

∫ To watch images with a 16:9

aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3)

When playing back motion pictures recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio ([ASPECT] was set to [16:9]) or still pictures recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio ([PICTURE SIZE] was set to [ ] (SDR-H200)/ [ ] (SDR-H20/SDR-H18)) on a TV with a 4:3

0.2

aspect ratio, the images may be squeezed horizontally. In this case, change the menu setting to play back the pictures in the original aspect ratio. (Depending on the TV setting, the pictures may not be displayed correctly. For more information, please read the operating instructions of your TV.)

Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [4:3] and press the joystick.

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With other products

Example of images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3)

[TV ASPECT] setting

[16:9] [4:3]

≥ This function’s default setting is [16:9].

∫ To display the on-screen

information on the TV (SDR-H200)

The information displayed on the screen (operation icon and time code, etc.) can be displayed on the TV.

Press the EXT DISPLAY button on the remote control.

EXT

DISPLAY

DATE/

TIME

≥ Press the button again to erase the

information. ≥ The screen on this unit will not change.

SHOT

STOP

ZOOM

VOL

START/

PHOTO

With a DVD recorder

Copying (dubbing) recordings onto a DVD recorder

[SD]

If you have a DVD recorder with an SD card slot, 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.

≥ If your DVD recorder does not support copying

(dubbing) from an SD card or you want to copy (dub) images on the HDD of this unit, connect this unit and the DVD recorder with the AV/S cable (supplied) and then copy (dub).

(l below)

Insert the SD card into the SD card slot on the DVD recorder, then copy (dub) the contents onto the hard disk or a disc.

≥ For details on how to copy (dub) the images,

refer to the operating instructions of the DVD recorder.

If you record (dub) images directly from the SD card or with the AV/S cable and then play them back on a wide-screen TV, they may be squeezed horizontally. In this case, refer to the operating instructions of the device you are recording (dubbing) to or read the operating instructions of the wide-screen TV and set the aspect setting to 16:9 (Full).

With a VCR

Recording (dubbing) images onto other video devices

[HDD] [SD]

You can record (dub) images played back on this unit onto other video devices. You can create a playlist by gathering the scenes on the HDD that you want to record (dub), then record (dub) the scenes in this playlist only to other devices. (l 68)

≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying

about the battery running down.

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1 Connect this unit and a video

device.

S VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

A AV/S cable (supplied)

≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.

* If the video device has an S Video terminal,

also connect the S Video plug into it. This

allows you to enjoy more beautiful pictures.

2 Turn on this unit, then rotate the

mode dial to select .

3 Press the MENU button, then

select [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] to select the desired medium and press the joystick.

4 Change the input channel on the

video device and TV.

≥ The channel set will differ depending on the

terminal to which the unit is connected.

≥ If the date and time display and function

indication are unnecessary, cancel them before recording (dubbing). (SDR-H200) (l 36, 78)

With a printer (PictBridge)

[HDD] [SD]

To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer.)

¬Connect this unit to the AC adaptor

and turn on the unit.

1 Connect this unit and a printer.

A USB cable (supplied)

≥ Insert the plugs 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 USB function selection screen will appear.

5 Start playback on this unit.

Then start recording on the connected device.

≥ See the operating instructions of the video

device for details.

To stop recording (dubbing)

Stop recording on the connected device. Then stop playback on this unit.

2 Select [PictBridge] # [HDD] or

[SD CARD] and press the joystick.

The [ ] indication appears on this unit’s screen.

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3 Select a file to be printed, then

press the joystick.

The number of pictures set is displayed.

4 Move the joystick up or down to

select the desired number of prints, then press the joystick.

≥ You can set up to 9 prints. ≥ To cancel the setting, set the number of prints

to [0]. ≥ Up to 8 files displayed on a page can be set in

succession by repeating steps 3 and 4.

5 Press the MENU button to

display the PictBridge menus.

6 Select the date print setting on

[DATE PRINT].

≥ If the printer is not capable of date printing, this

setting is unavailable.

7 Select the paper size setting on

[PAPER SIZE].

[STANDARD]: Size specific to the printer [4t5 INCH]: L size [5t7 INCH]: 2L size [4t6 INCH]: Postcard size

[A4]: A4 size

≥ You cannot set paper sizes not supported on

the printer.

8 Select the layout setting on

[PAGE LAYOUT].

[STANDARD]: Layout specific to the printer

[]: No frame print

[]: Frame print

≥ You cannot set page layouts not supported on

the printer.

9 Select [PRINT] # [YES] and

press the joystick.

The pictures are printed. ≥ Exit PictBridge by disconnecting the USB cable

after the pictures have been printed.

When you want to stop printing halfway

Move the joystick down. A confirmation message appears. If [YES] is selected, the number of prints set is canceled and the screen returns to step 3. If [NO] is selected, all the settings are kept and the screen returns to step 3.

≥ Avoid the following operations during printing.

These operations disable proper printing.

jDisconnecting the USB cable jOpening the card slot cover jSwitching the mode dial jTurning off the power

≥ Check the settings for the paper size, quality of

print, etc. on the printer.

≥ The sides of pictures recorded when [ ]

(SDR-H200)/[ ] (SDR-H20/SDR-H18) is set may be cut at printing. Check before printing. When using a printer with a trimming or borderless printing function, cancel this function before printing. (Refer to the operating instructions of the printer for details.)

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≥ You may not be able to print still pictures

recorded with other products. ≥ When the unit is connected directly to the

printer, the DPOF settings cannot be used. ≥ Connect the printer directly to this unit. Do not

use a USB hub.

With other products

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With a computer

Before using with a computer (Windows)

What you can do with a computer

When you have installed ImageMixer3 for Panasonic from the supplied CD-ROM and connected your computer to the unit, you can perform the operations described below.

A You can play back the images recorded by this unit on your computer or import the images to your

computer.

B You can edit the motion pictures you have imported to your computer. C You can import the images recorded by this unit to ImageMixer3 and then create original DVD-

Video discs. (l 91) You can also write data in the DVD-VR (DVD Video Recording) format on DVD-RAM or DVD-RW discs.

D You can automatically write the images recorded on this unit’s HDD to DVDs and create DVD-Video

discs. (l 88) You can also make DVD-Video discs from the playlists you have created on the unit.

E You can exit ImageMixer3 for Panasonic. F You can jump to the software support site. G You can display the software help. (l 86)

≥ For further details on these operations, refer to software help. (l 86)

≥ We cannot guarantee proper operation of this unit if you use software other than that supplied.

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Operating environment

≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software. ≥ When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a computer, or when devices are connected through

USB hubs or by using extension cables, proper operation is not guaranteed. ≥ Use the supplied USB cable when connecting to the computer. (Operation is not guaranteed with any

other USB cables.)

∫ ImageMixer3 for Panasonic

Hardware IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer

OS Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 3 or Service Pack 4

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional

CPU Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or higher, Pentium 4, Celeron, or AMD Athlon XP/

RAM Windows 2000 Professional:

Display High Color (16 bit) or more

Free hard disk space

Necessary software DirectX 9.0c

Sound Sound Blaster or equivalent

Disc drive Disc drive which has been manufactured and marketed since 1997 and

Interface Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) — A type

Languages supported

≥ You cannot use a Panasonic DVD Video Camera as a device for writing. ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some

computers cannot be used.

≥ Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed is not guaranteed. ≥ DirectX 9.0c will be installed automatically during installation of the supplied software. ≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on all DVD drives. ≥ DVD discs authored with this software are not guaranteed to play in all DVD players. ≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-CPU environment. ≥ Operation on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and 64-bit operating

system is not guaranteed.

Duron of equivalent performance (Intel Pentium 4 1.7 GHz or higher recommended)

128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended) Windows XP Home Edition/Professional: 256 MB or more (512 MB or more recommended)

Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more Graphic accelerator supporting DirectX 9.0c or later and with 4 MB or more of VRAM

For installing the application: 300 MB or more When creating discs (DVD-Video): 14 GB or more for the work folder (28 GB or more in the case of dual layer discs)

which is capable of creating DVDs

English, French and Spanish

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≥ Depending upon the environment of your computer, 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. ≥ Set the display resolution to 1024k768 (16 bits color) or higher.

Select [start] # ([Settings] #) [Control Panel] # ([Appearance and Themes] #) [Display] and select

[Settings] tab, and then adjust [Screen resolution] and [Color quality].

≥ This unit’s USB terminal is read only. It cannot be used to write data to the unit from the computer.

∫ Using Built-in SD Drive

Hardware IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer

OS Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

CPU Intel Pentium II 300 MHz or higher

RAM 32 MB or more (64 MB or more recommended)

Interface USB 1.1 or later — A type

≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional

∫ Usable discs

The table below lists the types of DVD discs which can be used by the supplied software.

Function

Disc type

DVD-R/iR ¥j

DVD-R DL /iR DL ¥j

DVD-RW/iRW ¥¥ (DVD-RW only)

DVD-RAM j¥

* If a DVD-RAM driver is installed, it may not be possible to use DVD-RAM discs. ≥ Depending on your computer, it may not be possible to use some of the DVD discs listed in the table

above. ≥ Refer to the operating instructions of your computer for details about the DVD discs which can be

written to on the computer. ≥ To playback a DVD disc created using ImageMixer3, the player must support playback of that DVD

disc. (Refer to the operating instructions of the player.) ≥ Use discs made by a trustworthy manufacturer. It may not be possible to record images properly if

you use low-quality discs.

For creating discs

(DVD-Video format)/

DVD COPY

¥: Can be used. j: Cannot be used.

For creating discs

(DVD-VR format)

For technical inquiries about this software, contact the PIXELA Customer Support Center in your region. U.S. and Canada (Toll-Free) +1-800-458-4029 Website: http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/panasonic/e/index.html (This website is in English only.)

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Installation (Windows)

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.) ≥ Before starting the installation, close any other

software applications which are running. ≥ Do not perform any other operations on your

computer while the software is being installed.

Installing ImageMixer3 for Panasonic

1 Insert the CD-ROM into the

computer.

The setup language selection screen appears. ≥ If the setup language selection screen does

not appear, double-click the CD-ROM drive

icon in [My Computer].

2 Select the language for the

installation and click [Next].

[I accept the terms of the license agreement], and click [Next].

≥ You cannot install the application if you check [I

do not accept the terms of the license agreement].

5 Select where the application is to

be installed, and click [Next].

6 Select [NTSC] for the TV system,

click [Next].

3 Click [Next].

≥ The software may not run properly if you

cancel the installation at any point (e.g. by

clicking [Cancel]).

4 Read carefully through the End

User License Agreement, check

7 Click [Install] to start the

installation process.

8 Click [Finish].

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The computer must be rebooted for the application to work.

≥ Depending on the operating environment, you

may be required to install DirectX 9.0c. If so,

click [Yes], and install it.

If you install the software in a computer that is

not compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the computer

may not work properly. If you are unsure

whether or not your computer is compatible,

contact the maker of your computer.

Reading the software help

For details on how to use the software, read the help. ≥ Help uses JavaScript. To view its contents,

activate JavaScript using the browser settings.

Click the icon in the ImageMixer3 launcher screen.

≥ You can also select [Help] #

[ImageMixer3 Help] from the menu bar to

display the help.

Software uninstallation

Follow the steps below to uninstall the software if it is no longer required.

1 Select [start] # ([Settings] #)

[Control Panel] # [Add or Remove Programs (Applications)].

2 Select [ImageMixer3], then click

[Remove].

≥ Depending on the operating environment, the

name of the buttons may differ. (Example: [Change/Remove])

≥ Proceed with the uninstallation by following the

on-screen instructions.

≥ After uninstalling the software, be sure to

reboot the computer.

Connection and recognition (Windows)

Connection and recognition procedures

After the software is installed, the unit must be connected to the computer and be correctly recognized by the computer.

≥ Connect after installing the software. ≥ If the supplied CD-ROM is inserted in the

computer, remove it. (If the installer setup is running, wait until it finishes, then remove the CD-ROM.)

≥ If the recognition procedure is not

accomplished properly, operation will not be possible after connecting the unit to the computer.

≥ If the unit fails to operate normally, it may mean

that you have not conducted the installation or recognition procedure properly.

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¬Connect this unit to the AC adaptor

and turn on the unit.

With a computer

1 Connect this unit and a

computer.

A USB cable (supplied)

≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. The unit

and computer will not operate properly if the

plugs are not inserted fully. ≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the

supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed

with any other USB cables.)

The USB function selection screen will appear.

2 Select [PC CONNECT] # [HDD]

or [SD CARD] and press the joystick.

This unit is automatically recognized by the computer.

≥ When the unit is connected to a computer,

its power cannot be turned off.

In this case, disconnect the USB cable (l 88). ≥ When a computer is accessing the HDD or

card in this unit, the ACCESS/PC lamp or card

access lamp lights. ( or appears on

the LCD monitor.) Do not disconnect the USB

cable or AC adaptor while the HDD or card is

being accessed as it may damage the data. ≥ The HDD and card cannot be accessed

simultaneously. ≥ It may be necessary to reboot the computer

after connecting this unit to it for the first time.

≥ This unit supports only the readout of data

using the computer. The computer cannot write data to the unit, or erase data from the unit.

≥ Depending on the operating environment of the

computer, the shape of the drive icon and the drive name (Example: E:) will differ.

∫ Drive icons

The icon is displayed in [My Computer].

When accessing the HDD

≥ Windows XP:

≥ Windows 2000:

When accessing the card

≥ Windows XP:

≥ Windows 2000:

∫ Example folder structure

HDD

About the computer display

When the unit is connected to a computer, it is recognized as an external drive.

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SD card

≥ SD-Video format motion pictures are stored in

the [PRG¢¢¢] folder. (“¢¢¢” denotes

base-16 (hexadecimal) characters from 001 to

FFF.) ≥ Up to 99 files can be recorded in the

[PRG¢¢¢] folder. ≥ JPEG format still pictures (IMGA0001.JPG

etc.) are stored in the [100CDPFP] folder.

These can be opened with picture playback

software that supports JPEG pictures. ≥ Up to 999 files can be recorded in the

[100CDPFP] or other such folder. ≥ The DPOF setting files are recorded in the

[MISC] folder (SD card only).

≥ Do not use the computer to delete the SD

card’s folders. Otherwise, it may no longer be

possible for this unit to read the SD card.

≥ Always use this unit to format SD cards. ≥ When data not supported by this unit has been

recorded on a computer, it will not be

recognized by this unit. ≥ You can use Windows Explorer to copy still

picture files to a computer.

To disconnect USB cable safely

Cam USB Device] is selected and click [OK].

Click [Close], and you can safely disconnect the cable.

≥ If you disconnect the USB cable while the

ACCESS/PC lamp or card access lamp is on or while or appears on the LCD monitor, it may damage the data.

Using the recorded images on a computer (Windows)

DVD COPY function

When ImageMixer3 is used, you can easily create DVD-Video discs by pressing the unit’s DVD COPY button. Among the images recorded on the unit’s HDD, those scenes which have not yet been copied to the DVD using this function will be automatically identified and written onto the DVD. DVD-Video discs created using this function can be played back on a DVD player or other device.

¬Connect this unit to the AC adaptor　

and turn on the unit.

1 Rotate the mode dial to select

or .

2 Press the DVD COPY button.

1 Double click the icon in task

tray.

Hardware disconnect dialog appears. ≥ Depending on your computer’s settings, this

icon may not be displayed.

2 Select [USB Mass Storage

Device] and click [Stop].

3 Verify [MATSHITA HDD Cam-HDD

USB Device] or [MATSHITA HDD

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DVD

COPY

≥ “PLEASE CONNECT USB CABLE.” appears

on this unit’s LCD monitor. Connect the USB cable while this message appears.

With a computer

Press the DVD COPY button again if the

message disappears.

3 Connect this unit and a

computer.

A USB cable (supplied)

≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. The unit

and computer will not operate properly if the

plugs are not inserted fully. ≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the

supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed

with any other USB cables.)

The DVD COPY preparation screen appears.

4 Insert a DVD disc into the DVD

drive.

≥ It is recommended that you use a brand-new

DVD disc.

≥ Depending on the amount of data, writing to

the disc may take time.

≥ Do not subject the unit to vibration while data is

being written. Otherwise, the writing process may be aborted.

≥ If all of the data cannot be written onto one

DVD disc, it will be written onto a second (or third, etc.) disc. When the writing on the first disc is completed, a message will appear so insert another disc of the same type as the first.

≥ Still pictures are converted to motion pictures

and written onto the DVD disc.

≥ Check on the DVD player or other player

device whether the DVD-Video disc you have created can be played properly. If the disc cannot be played properly, create the DVD-Video disc by following the steps in “Creating DVD-Video discs with the selected images”. (l 91)

≥ The images cannot be stored in the computer. ≥ The images recorded on the DVD-Video disc

you have created cannot be edited by the computer. To edit them, import the images to the computer.

≥ When playing a DVD-Video disc you have

created, there will be a pause of several seconds between scenes.

≥ The images recorded on SD cards cannot be

copied onto discs using the DVD COPY function. Import the images to your computer and then write them on the DVD disc. (l 91)

≥ The image saving history is stored for each

computer user account. For this reason, even if images have already been copied onto a DVD disc, they will be copied onto the DVD disc again when a different user account is used.

≥ You cannot use a Panasonic DVD Video

Camera as a device for writing.

Data writing on the disc starts. ≥ When writing to the disc is finished, the disc

will be ejected from the drive.

Playing back and importing images

¬Connect this unit to the AC adaptor

and turn on the unit.

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1 Connect this unit and a

computer.

A USB cable (supplied)

≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. The unit

and computer will not operate properly if the

plugs are not inserted fully. ≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the

supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed

with any other USB cables.)

The USB function selection screen will appear.

2 Select [PC CONNECT] # [HDD]

or [SD CARD] and press the joystick.

This unit will be automatically recognized by the computer and ImageMixer3 will start automatically. If ImageMixer3 fails to start automatically, take the following steps to start it.

Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [PIXELA] # [ImageMixer3 for Panasonic] # [ImageMixer3 for Panasonic].

3 Click [Playback/Import Video].

The browser screen is displayed.

4 Select [SDR-H200]/[SDR-H20]/

[SDR-H18] (HDD) or [Removable Disk] (SD card) in [Source].

The contents recorded on the HDD or SD card are displayed.

Motion pictures

Still pictures

5 (To play back the scenes)

Click the desired scene and click [Playback] (A).

(To import images to your computer)

Click the desired scene and click [Import] (B).

A B

≥ Imported images can be checked by clicking

[Library].

≥ Imported images can be edited using

ImageMixer3. For details, refer to software help. (l 86)

≥ You can change the location where imported

images will be saved by selecting from the menu bar [Settings] # [Preferences] # [Library destination settings:].

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Creating DVD-Video discs with the selected images

Use ImageMixer3 to import the images recorded by this unit that you want to write to a DVD disc and then create a DVD-Video. DVD-Video discs created using this function can be played back on a DVD player or other device. ≥ You can edit motion pictures or add your

favorite menus. For details, refer to software

help. (l 86)

¬Connect this unit to the AC adaptor

and turn on the unit.

1 Connect this unit and a

computer.

With a computer

Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [PIXELA] # [ImageMixer3 for Panasonic] # [ImageMixer3 for Panasonic].

3 Click [Create DVD-Video].

4 Click [Create New DVD].

A USB cable (supplied)

≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. The unit

and computer will not operate properly if the

plugs are not inserted fully. ≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the

supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed

with any other USB cables.)

The USB function selection screen will appear.

2 Select [PC CONNECT] # [HDD]

or [SD CARD] and press the joystick.

This unit will be automatically recognized by the computer and ImageMixer3 will start automatically. If ImageMixer3 fails to start automatically, take the following steps to start it.

5 Select the appropriate project

settings and click [OK].

6 Select [SDR-H200]/[SDR-H20]/

[SDR-H18] (HDD) or [Removable Disk] (SD card) and click [Import].

The contents recorded on the HDD or SD card are displayed.

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7 Click the desired folder (A),

select the scene (B) and add it to the list (C) by drag and drop.

≥ The folder itself can also be added to the list.

∫ To import still pictures

1 Click [Still image] (D). 2 Click the desired folder (E), select the file

(F) and add it to the list (G) by drag and drop.

≥ The folder itself can also be added to the list.

≥ You cannot add a still picture to the menu if it is

not a file folder. For details, refer to software help. (l 86)

Insert a DVD disc into the DVD drive and click [Write] tab.

≥ It is recommended that you use a brand-new

DVD disc.

Select the appropriate write settings and click [Write].

≥ Still pictures are converted to motion pictures

and written onto the DVD disc.

8 Click [Authoring] tab.

9 Click [Theme] and click the

desired DVD menu screen.

Click [Source], and add the scene to the menu screen by drag and drop.

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Check the write settings and click [OK].

Writing to the disc starts. ≥ When writing to the disc is finished, the disc

will be ejected from the drive.

≥ Depending on the amount of data, writing to

the disc may take time.

≥ You cannot use a Panasonic DVD Video

Camera as a device for writing.

With a computer

Before using with a computer (Macintosh)

What you can do with a computer

When you have installed ImageMixer3 for Panasonic from the supplied CD-ROM and connected your computer to the unit, you can perform the operations described below.

A You can play back the images recorded in this unit on your computer or import the images to your

computer.

B You can edit the motion pictures you have imported to your computer. C You can import the images recorded by this unit to ImageMixer3 and then create original DVD-

Video discs. (l 98)

≥ You cannot use the supplied software to play back still pictures or import them to your computer.

jTo play back still pictures on your computer:

Use a standard OS picture viewer or a commercially available picture viewer to play back still pictures.

jTo copy still picture files to a computer:

Drag and drop them to the Finder.

≥ For further details on these operations, refer to software help. (l 96)

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Operating environment

≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software. ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some

computers cannot be used. ≥ Use the supplied USB cable when connecting to the computer. (Operation is not guaranteed with any

other USB cables.)

∫ ImageMixer3 for Panasonic

OS Mac OS X v10.3.9, v10.4.2 to v10.4.8

CPU PowerPC G4 (1 GHz or higher), PowerPC G5, Intel Core Solo or higher

RAM 256 MB or more (512 MB or more recommended)

Screen resolution 1024k768 pixels or more

Free hard disk space

Disc drive Writeable DVD drive provided as a Macintosh standard feature

Interface Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) — A type

Languages supported

≥ You cannot use a Panasonic DVD Video Camera as a device for writing. ≥ A drive that supports recordable discs is required to create a DVD-Video disc. ≥ Dual/double layer discs are not supported. ≥ For details about restricted items, read the [ReadMe] file in the [ReadMe] folder. ≥ This unit’s USB terminal is read only. It cannot be used to write data to the unit from the computer.

Disk space required for installation: approx. 30 MB

English, French and Spanish

∫ Using Built-in SD Drive

OS Mac OS X v10.3 to v10.4

CPU PowerPC G3 (400 MHz or higher), G4, G5, Intel Core Duo, Intel Core Solo

RAM 64 MB or more

≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.

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∫ Usable discs

The table below lists the types of DVD discs which can be used by the software provided.

Disc type

For creating discs (DVD-Video format)

DVD-R/iR ¥

DVD-R DL /iR DL j

DVD-RW/iRW ¥

DVD-RAM j

¥: Can be used. j:Cannot be used.

≥ Depending on your computer, it may not be possible to use some of the DVD discs listed in the table

above. ≥ Refer to the operating instructions of your computer for details about the DVD discs which can be

written to on the computer. ≥ To playback a DVD disc created using ImageMixer3, the player must support playback of that DVD

disc. (Refer to the operating instructions of the player.) ≥ Use discs made by a trustworthy manufacturer. It may not be possible to record images properly if

you use low-quality discs.

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Installation (Macintosh)

≥ Before starting the installation, close any other

software applications which are running. ≥ Do not perform any other operations on your

computer while the software is being installed.

1 Insert the CD-ROM into the

computer.

[PANASONIC] CD-ROM icon appears.

2 Double-click [PANASONIC] #

[ImageMixer3 for Panasonic.pkg].

The installer setup screen appears.

3 Click [Continue].

Continue to follow the on-screen messages to install it.

4 Read carefully through the terms

and conditions shown on the screen for the [Software License Agreement], click [Continue] and then click [Agree].

5 Click [Continue].

6 Click [Install].

7 Click [Close].

≥ We recommend rebooting the computer after

finishing the installation.

Reading the software help

For details on how to use the software, read the help.

≥ You cannot install the application if you click

[Disagree].

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After starting ImageMixer3, select [Help] # [ImageMixer3 Help] from the Menu Bar.

Software uninstallation

Refer to the [Uninstallation] file in the [ReadMe] folder and delete [ImageMixer3 for Panasonic] and any related data.

≥ After uninstalling the software, be sure to

reboot the computer.

Connection and recognition (Macintosh)

Connection and recognition procedures

After the software is installed, the unit must be connected to the computer and be correctly recognized by the computer.

≥ Connect after installing the software. ≥ If the supplied CD-ROM is inserted in the

computer, remove it. (If the installer setup is

running, wait until it finishes, then remove the

CD-ROM.) ≥ If the recognition procedure is not

accomplished properly, operation will not be

possible after connecting the unit to the

computer. ≥ If the unit fails to operate normally, it may mean

that you have not conducted the installation or

recognition procedure properly.

¬Connect this unit to the AC adaptor

and turn on the unit.

1 Connect this unit and a

computer.

With a computer

The USB function selection screen will appear.

2 Select [PC CONNECT] # [HDD]

or [SD CARD] and press the joystick.

This unit is automatically recognized by the computer.

≥ When the unit is connected to a computer,

its power cannot be turned off.

In this case, disconnect the USB cable (l 98).

≥ When a computer is accessing the HDD or

card in this unit, the ACCESS/PC lamp or card access lamp lights. ( or appears on the LCD monitor.) Do not disconnect the USB cable or AC adaptor while the HDD or card is being accessed as it may damage the data.

≥ The HDD and card cannot be accessed

simultaneously.

About the computer display

When the unit is connected to a computer, it is recognized as an external drive. ≥ This unit supports only the readout of data

using the computer. The computer cannot write data to the unit, or erase data from the unit.

≥ Depending on the operating environment of the

computer, the shape of the drive icon and the drive name will differ.

A USB cable (supplied)

≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. The unit

and computer will not operate properly if the

plugs are not inserted fully. ≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the

supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed

with any other USB cables.)

∫ Drive icons

HDD

SD card

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∫ Example folder structure

HDD

SD card

≥ SD-Video format motion pictures are stored in

the [PRG¢¢¢] folder. (“¢¢¢” denotes

base-16 (hexadecimal) characters from 001 to

FFF.) ≥ Up to 99 files can be recorded in the

[PRG¢¢¢] folder. ≥ JPEG format still pictures (IMGA0001.JPG

etc.) are stored in the [100CDPFP] folder.

These can be opened with picture software

that supports JPEG pictures. ≥ Up to 999 files can be recorded in the

[100CDPFP] or other such folder. ≥ The DPOF setting files are recorded in the

[MISC] folder (SD card only).

Exit the application and then disconnect the USB cable.

≥ If you disconnect the USB cable while the

ACCESS/PC lamp or card access lamp is on or while or appears on the LCD monitor, it may damage the data.

Using the motion picture scenes on a computer (Macintosh)

Creating a DVD-Video on a computer

Using ImageMixer3, you can create a DVDVideo disc from the images recorded on this unit. DVD-Video discs created using this function can be played back on a DVD player or other device. ≥ A drive that supports recordable discs is

required to create a DVD-Video disc.

≥ Before initial use, select the software’s

[ReadMe] in the folder in which the software is installed and then read through the additional instructions or updated information.

≥ Do not use the computer to delete the SD

card’s folders. Otherwise, it may no longer be

possible for this unit to read the SD card.

≥ Always use this unit to format SD cards. ≥ When data not supported by this unit has been

recorded on a computer, it will not be

recognized by this unit.

To disconnect USB cable safely

When the drive icon is displayed on the desktop:

Drag the icon into the Trash and then disconnect the USB cable.

When the drive icon is not displayed on the desktop:

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¬Connect this unit to the AC adaptor

and turn on the unit.

1 Connect this unit and a

computer.

A USB cable (supplied)

With a computer

≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. The unit

and computer will not operate properly if the

plugs are not inserted fully. ≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the

supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed

with any other USB cables.)

The USB function selection screen will appear.

2 Select [PC CONNECT] # [HDD]

or [SD CARD] and press the joystick.

This unit is automatically recognized by the computer.

3 (On the computer)

Double-click the [ImageMixer3 for Panasonic] icon in the [ImageMixer3 for Panasonic] folder you installed.

ImageMixer3 starts.

4 Select [SDR-H200]/[SDR-H20]/

[SDR-H18] (HDD) or [Removable Disk] (SD card) in [Source].

≥ To play back the scenes, click [Playback]. (B)

B A

6 Click [Library] in [Source] to

display the contents of the library.

≥ Edit the motion pictures if necessary. ≥ Using [Combination List], multiple scenes can

be combined into one title.

≥ For further details on editing, refer to software

help. (l 96)

7 Select the scenes to be added to

the DVD-Video and then click [DVD List].

The motion pictures scenes recorded on the HDD or SD card are displayed.

5 Click the desired scene and click

[Import] (A).

8 Select the DVD menu, the disc

size and the picture quality and then click [OK].

A new list is created in [DVD List] in [Source]. ≥ You can add images to the disc to be created

by dragging and dropping files from the library to the created list.

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With a computer

9 Insert a DVD disc into the DVD

drive.

≥ It is recommended that you use a brand-new

DVD disc.

Click the list created in step 8 in [Source] and then click [Write].

≥ Check that the size of the data is not more than

the capacity of the disc to be written to.

Proceed with the write setting and then click [Create].

Writing to the disc starts. ≥ When writing to the disc is finished, the disc

will be ejected from the drive. ≥ Depending on the amount of data, writing to

the disc may take time.

≥ You can change the location where imported

images will be saved by selecting from the

Menu Bar [ImageMixer3] # [Preferences] #

[Library destination settings:]. ≥ You cannot use a Panasonic DVD Video

Camera as a device for writing.

Using the still picture files on a computer (Macintosh)

Copying still picture files to a computer

¬Connect this unit to the AC adaptor

and turn on the unit.

1 Connect this unit and a

computer.

A USB cable (supplied)

≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. The unit

and computer will not operate properly if the plugs are not inserted fully.

≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the

supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.)

The USB function selection screen will appear.

2 Select [PC CONNECT] # [HDD]

or [SD CARD] and press the joystick.

This unit is automatically recognized by the computer.

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3 (On the computer)

Double-click the [HDD_CAMERA] (HDD) or [NO NAME] (SD card) icon.

Panasonic SDR-H18 Operating Instruction

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Features

Quick Guide

Accessories

Parts identification and handling

HDD and SD card

Setup

Power supply

Inserting/removing an SD card

Selecting a mode

How to use the joystick

Switching the language

Using the menu screen

Setting date and time

Adjusting the LCD monitor

Recording

Before recording

Recording motion pictures

Recording still pictures

Various recording functions

Manual recording functions

Playback

Motion picture playback

Still picture playback

Editing

Editing scenes

Using playlists

Editing still pictures

HDD and card management

HDD management

Card management

With other products

With a TV

With a DVD recorder

With a VCR

With a computer

Before using with a computer (Windows)

Installation (Windows)

Connection and recognition (Windows)

Using the recorded images on a computer (Windows)

Before using with a computer (Macintosh)

Installation (Macintosh)

Connection and recognition (Macintosh)

Using the motion picture scenes on a computer (Macintosh)

Using the still picture files on a computer (Macintosh)