Panasonic SDR-H20EB User Manual

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Operating Instructions

SD Card/Hard Disk

Video Camera

Model No.SDR-H250EB

SDR-H20EB

≥ The illustration shows SDR-H250. ≥ SDR-H20 does not have a video light.

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Movie Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Movie Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.

Caution for AC mains lead

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below. If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live. As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue. The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL Ó OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the Fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1) Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse cover

2) Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse (5 ampere)

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Information for Your Safety

The socket outlet shall be installed near the

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.

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.

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

Use only the recommended accessories.

≥ Do not use any other AV/S cables and USB

cables except the supplied one.

≥ When you use the cable which are sold

separately, please make sure to use the one whose length is less than 3 meters.

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.

≥ DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S

VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

≥ DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED

FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

≥ DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

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Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households)

This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery

and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product. Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

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.

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∫ 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.

∫ Carefully observe copyright laws

Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

≥ SDHC Logo is a trademark. ≥ miniSD Logo is a trademark. ≥ The Movie Camera uses copyright-protected

technologies and is protected by the patented technologies and intellectual properties of Japan and the U.S. To use these copyrightprotected technologies, authorization of the Macrovision Company is required. It is prohibited to disassemble or modify the Movie Camera.

≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby

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

≥ LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica

Microsystems IR GmbH and DICOMAR is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.

≥ Microsoft

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

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.

≥ Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with

permission from Microsoft Corporation.

, Windows® and DirectX® are either

®,

Intel® and Pentium® are the

≥ 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-H250 and SDR-H20. Pictures may be slightly different from the original. ≥ The illustrations used in these operating

instructions show model SDR-H250, 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

Caution for AC mains lead .................... 2

Information for Your Safety................... 3

Before using

Features ..................................................8

Accessories..........................................10

Parts identification and handling .......11

Using the LCD monitor ............................. 14

Using the remote control (SDR-H250) .....14

HDD and SD card .................................16

Concerning the internal HDD and cards

that can be used on this unit ....................16

Concerning SD cards ............................... 16

HDD handling precautions .......................18

Access lamp.............................................18

Setup

Power supply........................................20

Charging the battery.................................20

Connecting to the AC outlet .....................23

Turning the unit on/off............................... 23

Inserting/removing an SD card........... 24

Selecting a mode..................................25

How to use the joystick .......................25

Switching the language.......................29

Using the menu screen........................29

Setting date and time...........................31

Adjusting the LCD monitor .................32

Recording

Fade in/fade out function ......................... 45

Soft skin mode ......................................... 46

Tele macro function (SDR-H250) ............. 47

Colour night view function........................ 47

Self-timer recording.................................. 48

Recording guideline function....................48

Wide mode............................................... 49

Image stabilizer function .......................... 49

Wind noise reduction function.................. 49

Manual recording functions................ 50

Scene mode............................................. 50

Manual focus adjustment ......................... 51

White balance.......................................... 51

Manual shutter speed/aperture

adjustment ...............................................53

Playback

Motion picture playback...................... 55

Still picture playback ...........................59

Editing

Editing scenes......................................61

Deleting scenes ....................................... 61

Locking motion picture scenes................. 62

Using playlists......................................62

What is a playlist?.................................... 62

Creating a new playlist ............................. 63

Playing back a playlist.............................. 64

Editing a playlist....................................... 64

Editing still pictures.............................66

Deleting still picture files .......................... 66

Locking still picture files ........................... 67

DPOF setting ........................................... 68

Copying still picture files .......................... 69

Before recording ..................................34

Recording motion pictures .................36

Recording modes and recordable time

available for the motion picture ................38

Recording still pictures .......................39

Number of pixels and picture quality for

still picture recording ................................42

Various recording functions ...............43

Zoom in/out function.................................43

Recording yourself ...................................44

Recording with the video light

(SDR-H250)..............................................44

Backlight compensation function..............45

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HDD and card management

HDD management ................................70

Formatting HDD....................................... 70

Displaying HDD information..................... 70

Card management................................70

Formatting an SD card............................. 70

With other products

With a TV...............................................72

Playback on TV........................................ 72

With a DVD recorder ............................ 73

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Dubbing recordings

onto a DVD recorder ................................ 73

With a VCR............................................73

Dubbing images

onto other video devices ..........................73

With a printer (PictBridge)...................74

With a computer

Before using with a computer.............77

What you can do with a computer ............77

Operating environment.............................78

Installation ............................................81

Installing ImageMixer3 for Panasonic ......81

Reading the software help........................82

Software uninstallation .............................82

Connection and recognition ...............82

Connection and recognition procedures...82

About the computer display......................83

To disconnect USB cable safely ...............84

Using the recorded images on a

computer...............................................84

DVD COPY function.................................84

Playing back and importing images..........85

Creating DVD-Video discs

with the selected images ..........................87

Others

Menus....................................................89

Menu list ...................................................89

Other menus.............................................90

Indications ............................................92

Indications ................................................92

Messages .................................................94

Functions that cannot be used

simultaneously .....................................96

Frequently asked questions................97

Troubleshooting...................................99

Cautions for use.................................104

Explanation of terms..........................106

Specifications.....................................109

Number of recordable pictures

on the HDD or an SD card ..................... 112

Index....................................................114

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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 36)

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

∫ Easy playback! (l 55)

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

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Before using

∫ Editing scenes! (l 61, 62)

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

∫ Using with a computer! (l 77)

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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Before using

∫ Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre

≥ For customers within the UK: 08705 357357 ≥ For customers within the Republic of

lreland: 01 289 8333

≥ Visit our website for product information ≥ E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk

Technical Support for AV Software ≥ For UK, ROI: 08701 505610

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK ≥ Order accessory and consumable items for

your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday– Thursday 9.00 a.m.–5.30 p.m., Friday 9.30 a.m.– 5.30 p.m. (Excluding public holidays)

≥ Or go on line through our Internet Accessory

ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk

≥ Most major credit and debit cards accepted. ≥ All enquiries transactions and distribution

facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.

≥ It couldn’t be simpler! ≥ Also available through our Internet is direct

shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details.

Interested in purchasing an extended guarantee? Please call 0870 240 6284 or visit our website www.panasonic.co.uk/guarantee

Accessories

Check the accessories before using this unit.

SD Memory Card (512 MB)

RP-SDR512

Battery pack (SDR-H250)

CGA-DU12 ≥ The supplied battery pack is not available as

spare part, see the list of optional batteries below for alternative battery.

Battery pack (SDR-H20)

CGR-DU06 ≥ The supplied battery pack is not available as

spare part, see the list of optional batteries below for alternative battery.

AC adaptor

VSK0651B (DE-974GC)

DC cable

K2GJ2DC00011 or K2GJ2DC00015

AV/S cable

K2KZ9CB00001

AC cable

K2CT3CA00004 (RJA0053-3X)

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Remote control (SDR-H250)

N2QAEC000023

Button-type battery (SDR-H250)

CR2025

Lens cap (SDR-H20)

LSYK2113

USB cable

K1HA05CD0010

CD-ROM

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Before using

Optional accessories

Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

AC adaptor (VW-AD11EB)

Battery pack (lithium/CGR-DU06/640 mAh) (SDR-H20)

Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU07/680 mAh) (SDR-H20)

Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU12/1150 mAh)

Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU14/1360 mAh)

Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU21/2040 mAh)

Tripod (VW-CT45E)

Parts identification and handling

8 9

6 Terminal cover 7 Menu button [MENU] (l 29) 8 DC input terminal [DC/C.C. IN] (l 23) 9 LCD monitor open part (l 14) 10 Battery holder (l 20) 11 Audio-video output terminal [A/V]

(l 72, 73) 12 Status indicator (l 23) 13 Power switch [OFF/ON] (l 23) 14 HDD/computer access lamp [ACCESS/

PC] (l 18, 83) 15 Mode dial (l 25) 16 Joystick (l 25) 17 Delete button [ ] (l 61, 65, 66) 18 USB terminal [ ] (l 74, 82) 19 Recording start/stop button (l 36)

14 15

1 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR) (SDR-H250)

Lens (SDR-H20)

≥ Do not attach a conversion lens or a filter

to this unit as it will cause vignetting.

2 Lens cover (SDR-H250) 3 Video light (SDR-H250) (l 44) 4 White balance sensor (l 52)

Remote control sensor (SDR-H250) (l 15)

5 Microphone (built-in, stereo)

21 22

20 Lens cover open/close ring (SDR-H250)

(l 12) 21 When recording: Zoom lever [W/T] (l 43)

When playing back: Volume lever

[sVOLr] (l 57) 22 Photoshot button [ ] (l 39) 23 Illumination LED (l 91)

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Before using

37 Grip belt (l 12)

24 Card slot (l 24) 25 Tripod receptacle (l 13) 26 Battery release lever [BATTERY] (l 20)

29 30

31 32 33 34

27 LCD monitor (l 14)

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 24) 29 DVD COPY button [DVD COPY] (l 84) 30 Speaker 31 Power LCD plus button

[POWER LCD PLUS] (l 33)

32 Video light button [LIGHT] (SDR-H250)

(l 44)

33 Reset button [RESET] (l 102) 34 Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/

FOCUS] (l 35, 50, 51) 35 Card slot cover [SD CARD] (l 24) 36 Card access lamp [ACCESS] (l 19, 83)

Using grip belt

Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand.

Adjust the belt length and the pad position.

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

Using the lens cover (SDR-H250)

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

Rotate the lens cover open/close ring.

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During recording

Attaching the lens cap (SDR-H20)

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

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

1 Pass the end of the lens cap cord

through the belt.

Tripod receptacle

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

2 Pass the lens cap through the

loop.

for how to attach the unit to the tripod.)

Before using

3 To attach or remove the lens cap,

hold both sides of the lens cap

with the tips of your finger and

thumb.

≥ When the tripod is used, the card slot cover

cannot be opened. Insert an SD card before attaching this unit to the tripod. (l 24)

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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 colour level of the LCD

monitor can be adjusted from the menu. (l 32)

≥ The unit may be damaged or fail if the LCD

monitor is forcibly opened or rotated.

Using the remote control (SDR-H250)

EXT

DISPLAY

DATE/

TIME

STILL ADV STILL ADV

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

(l 73) 3 Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (l 31) 4 Playback operation buttons (l 56) 5 Delete button [ ]* 6 Direction buttons [3,4,2,1] (l 30) 7 Recording start/stop button [START/

STOP]* 8 Zoom/volume buttons [ZOOM, VOL]* 9 Menu button [MENU]* (l 30) 10 Enter button [ENTER] (l 30)

* 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

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∫ Install a button-type battery

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

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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.

WARNING

“THE LITHIUM BATTERY IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT (TYPE NUMBER CR2025 MANUFACTURED BY PANASONIC). IT MUST NEVER BE SUBJECTED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR DISCHARGE. IT MUST THEREFORE ONLY BE FITTED IN EQUIPMENT DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR ITS USE. REPLACEMENT BATTERIES MUST BE OF THE SAME TYPE AND MANUFACTURER. THEY MUST BE FITTED IN THE SAME MANNER AND LOCATION AS THE ORIGINAL BATTERY, WITH THE CORRECT POLARITY CONNECTIONS OBSERVED. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RE-CHARGE THE OLD BATTERY OR RE-USE IT FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE. IT SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF IN WASTE PRODUCTS DESTINED FOR BURIAL RATHER THAN INCINERATION.”

∫ Remote control usable range

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

Before using

Warning

Keep the Button-Type battery out of the reach of children. Never put Button-Type battery in mouth. If swallowed call your doctor.

≥ The remote control is intended for indoor

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

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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

(supplied)/

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.

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Before using

≥ 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 70)

≥ 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.)

Pro High Speed

SD Memory Card

Super High Speed

SD Memory Card

High Speed

SD Memory Card

SDHC Memory

Card

256 MB – RP-SDH256 RP-SDR256 –

512 MB RP-SDK512 RP-SDH512

1GB

2GB

RP-SDK01G RP-SDV01G

RP-SDK02G RP-SDV02G

RP-SDH01G

–

RP-SDR512 –

RP-SDQ01G

RP-SDR01G

RP-SDQ02G

RP-SDR02G

–

RP-SDM02G

RP-SDR04G

4GB –––

RP-SDM04G RP-SDV04G

No longer made.

≥ 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

≥ Please confirm the latest information on the following website. (This website is in English only.)

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam

∫ 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 recognised 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 94)

∫ 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.

∫ 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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∫ 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

Before using

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Setup

Power supply

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

socket. 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

≥ Battery charging time (l 21) ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries.

(l 10, 11) ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee

the quality of this product.

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(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.

≥ Before removing the battery, be sure to set the

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

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Charging time and recordable time

The times shown in the tables below are for when the temperature is 25 oC and the humidity is 60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 oC, 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-H250:

Battery model number Voltage/capacity Charging time

Supplied battery/

CGA-DU12 (optional)

CGA-DU14 (optional) 7.2 V/1360 mAh 2 h 45 min

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

SDR-H20:

Battery model number Voltage/capacity Charging time

Supplied battery/

CGR-DU06 (optional)

CGA-DU07 (optional) 7.2 V/680 mAh 1 h 30 min

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

CGA-DU14 (optional) 7.2 V/1360 mAh 2 h 45 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

∫ 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-H250:

Battery model

number

Supplied battery/

CGA-DU12

(optional)

CGA-DU14

(optional)

CGA-DU21

(optional)

Volt age /

capacity

7.2 V/1150 mAh

7.2 V/1360 mAh

7.2 V/2040 mAh

Recording

destination

[HDD] 2h5min 55min

[SD] 2h20min 1h

[HDD] 2h30min 1h5min

[SD] 2h45min 1h15min

[HDD] 3h45min 1h40min

[SD] 4h10min 1h50min

Maximum

continuously

recordable time

Actual recordable

time

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SDR-H20:

Battery model

number

Supplied battery/

CGR-DU06

(optional)

CGA-DU07

(optional)

Volt age /

capacity

7.2 V/640 mAh

7.2 V/680 mAh

Recording

destination

[HDD] 1h35min 40min

[SD] 1h45min 45min

[HDD] 1h40min 45min

[SD] 1h55min 50min

Maximum

continuously

recordable time

Actual recordable

time

CGA-DU12

(optional)

CGA-DU14

(optional)

CGA-DU21

(optional)

7.2 V/1150 mAh

7.2 V/1360 mAh

7.2 V/2040 mAh

[HDD] 2h50min 1h15min

[SD] 3h15min 1h25min

[HDD] 3h25min 1h30min

[SD] 3h50min 1h40min

[HDD] 5h10min 2h15min

[SD] 5h45min 2h35min

≥ 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

The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical 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.

Turning the unit on/off

≥ (SDR-H250) When recording, open the lens

cover before turning the unit on. (l 12) If the

unit is turned on with the lens cover closed, the

automatic white balance adjustment (l 106)

may not function properly. ≥ (SDR-H20) 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 106) may not function properly.

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 31)

≥ 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.

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.

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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.

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≥ 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 centre

of the SD card and then pull it straight out.

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Setup

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 29)

Operations during recording

Video recording mode (l 36)

Use this to record motion pictures.

Video playback mode (l 55)

Use this to play back motion pictures.

Picture recording mode (l 39)

Use this to record still pictures.

Picture playback mode (l 59)

Use this to play back still pictures.

≥ Do not forcefully rotate the dial.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

1 Press the centre of the joystick,

and icons will be displayed on the screen.

1/2

1/2 NEXT

≥ The indication disappears when the centre of

the joystick is pressed again.

≥ The indication changes each time the joystick

is moved down.

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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.

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 centre of the joystick is pressed.

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About the operation icons displayed in each mode

About auto mode and manual mode (l 35)

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 45

2 Fade 45

1 Help mode 29

3 Colour night view 47

2 Soft skin mode 46

1 Tele macro (SDR-H250) 47

3 White balance 51

2 Iris or gain value 53

1 Shutter speed 53

21 Manual focus adjustment 51

4/4 NEXT

Setup

Video playback mode

Icon Direction Function Page

1/;3Playback/pause 55

∫4Stop playback and show thumbnails 55

6 Rewind 56

Skip 55

2; Reverse slow/frame playback (during pause) 56 9

5 Fast forward 56

Skip 55

;1 Forward slow/frame playback (during pause) 56

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Setup

Picture recording mode

1/2

1/2 NEXT 2/2

2/2 NEXT 3/3

3/3 NEXT 4/4

4/4 NEXT

Icon Direction Function Page

3 Backlight compensation 45

(1/2)

2 Self timer 48

1 Help mode 29

(2/2)

2 Soft skin mode 46

1 Tele macro (SDR-H250) 47

3 White balance 51

In manual mode

(3/3)

2 Iris or gain value 53

1 Shutter speed 53

In manual focus

mode (4/4)

21 Manual focus adjustment 51

Picture playback mode

Icon Direction Function Page

1/;3Slide show start/pause 59

∫4Stop playback and show thumbnails 59 E2Playback previous picture (during pause) 59 D1Playback next picture (during pause) 59

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Setup

∫ 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 89) for information about the menus.

1 While stopped, press the MENU

button.

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

EXIT

1/2

1/2 NEXT

etc.

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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.

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≥ 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-H250)

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 24-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-H250)

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

1 Press the MENU button, then

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

[DATE] [D/T]

15.12.2007 15.12.2007 15:30

[OFF]

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

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

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Setup

Display style Screen display

[Y/M/D] 2007.12.15

[M/D/Y] 12.15.2007

[D/M/Y] 15.12.2007

≥ 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.)

WARNING

THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC SUPPLIER.

Adjusting the LCD monitor

Adjusting the brightness and colour level

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

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

[COLOUR]:

Colour level of the LCD monitor

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≥ When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180°

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

≥ These settings will not affect the images

actually recorded.

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Increasing and decreasing the brightness of the entire LCD monitor

Press the POWER LCD PLUS button.

POWER LCD

PLUS

Each time you press the button:

1 Original brightness 2 Bright 3 Brighter 4 Darker 5 Dark

Setup

≥ 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-H250) The LCD monitor will become a

little darker when the video light is lit.

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Recording

Before recording

Basic camera positioning

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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Recording

∫ About auto mode

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

jAuto white balance (l 106) jAuto focusing (l 107)

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.) ≥ Colour balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes. If

so, manually adjust these settings.

jScene mode (l 50) jWhite balance (l 51) jShutter speed (l 53) jIris/gain value (l 53) jFocus (l 51)

∫ Anti-Ground-Shooting (AGS) (SDR-H250)

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 16) 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 49) before recording the images or when watching them on the connected TV (l 72).

≥ (SDR-H250) 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) 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

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 90, [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 17) ≥ 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 95, 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

(High quality)

Image quality

prioritized

(Normal)

Recording time

(Long play)

prioritized

∫ SD card

Recording mode

Capacity

256 MB 3min 6min 12min

512 MB (supplied) 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.

≥ 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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(High quality)

Image quality

prioritized

(Normal)

(Long play)

Recording time

prioritized

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Recording still pictures

[HDD] [SD]

This unit can be used for recording still pictures to the internal HDD and an SD card. (l 16) 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-H250)/[ ] (SDR-H20) 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 42).

≥ (SDR-H250) 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) 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-H250

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 49) 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

5 Press the Photoshot button [ ].

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

≥ For information about the number of recordable still pictures (l 112) ≥ 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 17) ≥ The Photoshot button [ ] on the remote control cannot be pressed halfway. (SDR-H250) ≥ 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

Recording

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-H250) ≥ 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-H250)

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-H250:

Icon Aspect Number of pixels

3.1

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SDR-H20:

Icon Aspect Number of pixels

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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-H250)/[ ] (SDR-H20). The

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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-H250:

You can zoom in up to 10k optically.

SDR-H20:

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-H250)/2 cm (SDR-H20) 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-H250)/32k (SDR-H20), 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 49)

≥ When distant subjects are brought closer, they

are focused at about 1 m (SDR-H250)/1.3 m (SDR-H20) or more.

≥ When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit

can focus on a subject approx. 3.5 cm

SDR-H250: [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: [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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Recording

≥ 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 94)

Recording with the video light (SDR-H250)

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 colours 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.)

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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 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 colour night view 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.

1/2

1/2 NEXT

2 Move the joystick up to select

[ª].

1/2

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 cancelled.

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.

1/2

1/2 NEXT

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2 Move the joystick left to select

[].

1/2

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 COLOUR] # [WHITE] or [BLACK] and press the joystick.

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

cancelled.

≥ 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 colours 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 cancelled.

To cancel fading

Select [ ] again.

To select the colour for fade in/out

The colour which appears in fading pictures can be selected.

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2 Move the joystick left to select

[].

2/2

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 colours similar to the skin colour, 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-H250)

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.

¬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 51)

≥ In the following cases, the tele macro function

is cancelled. jThe zoom magnification becomes lower than

10k.

jThe power is turned off or the mode dial is

operated.

Colour night view function

This allows recording in dark locations.

[HDD] [SD]

This function allows you to record colour 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-H250)/approx. 2 lx (SDR-H20)

≥ 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.

2/2

2/2 NEXT

2 Move the joystick right to select

[].

2/2

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.

2/2

2/2 NEXT

2 Move the joystick up to select

[].

2/2

2/2 NEXT

≥ If it is difficult to focus, adjust the focus

manually. (l 51)

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To cancel the colour night view function

Select [ ] again.

≥ The colour night view function makes the

signal charging time of CCD up to approximately 25k 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 colour night view function is cancelled.

≥ 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.

1/2

1/2 NEXT

is focused when the button is pressed halfway. (SDR-H250)

≥ When you press the Photoshot button [ ]

fully in auto focus mode, the subject is focused just before recording. (SDR-H250)

To stop the timer midway through

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

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

mode is cancelled.

≥ 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].

1/2

1/2 NEXT

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 cancelled. ≥ If you press the Photoshot button [ ] halfway

and then fully in auto focus mode, the subject

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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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Press the MENU button, then select

Wide mode

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

[ADVANCED] # [O.I.S.] # [ON] and press the joystick.

Recording

[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] > [REC 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] > [REC 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-H250)

≥ 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 during recording.

[HDD] [SD]

Reduces the image shaking due to hand movement when recording.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

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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.

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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 colour 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.

MNL

4/4

4/4 NEXT

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.

MNL

4/4

4/4 NEXT

≥ 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.

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 colours.

[HDD] [SD]

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

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

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1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS

switch to MANUAL.

To set the white balance manually

MNL

3/3

3/3 NEXT

The icon shown in the illustration is displayed automatically.

2 Move the joystick up to select

[].

MNL

3/3

3/3 NEXT

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 theatres

≥ 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-H250)

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.)

123

1 Black balance adjustment in progress.

(Flashes.)

2 White balance adjustment in progress.

(Flashes.)

3 Adjustment completed. (Lights up.)

≥ (SDR-H250) 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) 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

3/3

3/3 NEXT

The icon shown in the illustration is displayed automatically.

2 Move the joystick left or right to

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

MNL

3/3

3/3 NEXT

3 Move the joystick left or right to

make the adjustment.

MNL

100

1/100

OPEN

A Shutter speed:

1/50 to 1/8000 1/25 to 1/2000 (SDR-H250) 1/50 to 1/500 (SDR-H20)

≥ 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.

BACK

To restore to automatic adjustment

Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO.

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Recording

≥ 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 colour 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 colour or flicker. If so adjust the shutter speed manually to [1/50] 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.

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Playback

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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Playback

≥ 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.

To display the recording date during playback

Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # [D/T] or [DATE] 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-H250)

≥ 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-H250) Press the 6

or 5 button.

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.

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PLAY

STILL ADV STILL ADV

PAU S E

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∫ Operating with the remote control (SDR-H250) Press the E

or D button.

Frame-by-frame playback

The motion picture is advanced one frame at a time.

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-H250)

1 Press the ; button.

Playback

PLAY

STILL ADV STILL ADV

PAU S E

STOPSKIP SKIP

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.

PLAY

STILL ADV STILL ADV

PAU S E

STOPSKIP SKIP

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Playback

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. ≥ 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 memorised.

≥ 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 memorised 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 17)

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Playback

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 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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Playback

≥ 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].

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

selected scene will be cancelled.

≥ 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.

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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 cancelled 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

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Using playlists

What is a playlist?

You can create a playlist by gathering your favourites 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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Editing

≥ 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 cancelled.

≥ 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 65)

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] #

[HDD]

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 64)

To play back a playlist

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

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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 64,

“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.

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

selected scene will be cancelled.

≥ 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 65)

3 Press the MENU button.

4 When the confirmation message

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

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Editing

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 64,

“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 64,

“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.

∫ Deleting multiple scenes from

the thumbnail display

¬Select playlist playback mode. (l 64,

“Playing back a playlist”, steps 1 and

1 Press the button in the

thumbnail display.

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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 cancelled.

≥ 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 cancelled 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.

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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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Editing

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 cancelled.

≥ 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 cancelled 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

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

SELECT].

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Editing

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [PHOTO 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 [PHOTO 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 [PHOTO 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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Editing

≥ The DPOF setting can be established for up to

999 files.

≥ DPOF setting made on other devices may not

be recognised 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 [PHOTO 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 cancelled.

≥ 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.

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.

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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] # [HDD STATUS] # [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].

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HDD and card management

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 other products

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

A AV/S cable (supplied)

≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. ≥ If your TV is not equipped with AV Input

Sockets, the 21-pin Adaptor B (purchase separately) is necessary. Consult your dealer.

* 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.

≥ 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)

∫ 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 ([REC ASPECT] was set to [16:9]) or still pictures recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio ([PICTURE SIZE] was set to [ ] (SDR-H250)/[ ] (SDR-H20)) on a TV with a 4:3 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.)

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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-H250)

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

the HDD of this unit, connect this unit and the DVD recorder with the AV/S cable (supplied) and then dub.

(l below)

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

≥ For details on how to dub the images, refer to

the operating instructions of the DVD recorder.

If you 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 dubbing to or read the operating instructions of the widescreen TV and set the aspect setting to 16:9 (Full).

With a VCR

Dubbing images onto other video devices

[HDD] [SD]

You can 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 dub, then dub the scenes in this playlist only to other devices. (l 63)

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 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 dubbing from an SD card. ≥ If your DVD recorder does not support dubbing

from an SD card or you want to dub images on

≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying

about the battery running down.

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With other products

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 your recorder is not equipped with AV Input

Sockets, the 21-pin Adaptor B (purchase separately) is necessary. Consult your dealer.

* 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 .

To stop dubbing

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

≥ If the date and time display and function

indication are unnecessary, cancel them before dubbing. (SDR-H250) (l 31, 73)

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.

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.

5 Start playback on this unit.

Then start recording on the connected device.

≥ See the operating instructions of the video

device for details.

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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.

2 Select [PictBridge] # [HDD] or

[SD CARD] and press the joystick.

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

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With other products

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 cancelled 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-H250)/[ ] (SDR-H20) 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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With other products

≥ 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.

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With a computer

Before using with a computer

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 87) 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 84) 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 82)

≥ For further details on these operations, refer to software help. (l 82)

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

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With a computer

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 Colour (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, Spanish, German, Italian and Simplified Chinese

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With a computer

≥ 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 colour) 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)

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With a computer

For technical inquiries about this software, contact the PIXELA Customer Support Center in your region. UK, Germany, France and Spain: (Toll-Free) +800-1532-4865 Other Countries: +44-1489-564-764 Languages supported: English, German, French, Spanish Website: http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/panasonic/e/index.html (This website is in English only.)

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With a computer

Installation

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 [PAL] 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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With a computer

2 Select [ImageMixer3], then click

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)].

[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

Connection and recognition procedures

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

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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 recognised 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 84).

≥ 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 recognised as an external drive.

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With a computer

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 recognised by this unit.

≥ You can use Windows Explorer to copy still

picture files to a computer.

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

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 .

To disconnect USB cable safely

1 Double click the icon in task

tray.

Hardware disconnect dialogue 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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2 Press the DVD COPY button.

DVD

COPY

≥ “PLEASE CONNECT USB CABLE.” appears

on this unit’s LCD monitor. Connect the USB cable while this message appears. Press the DVD COPY button again if the message disappears.

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With a computer

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.

≥ 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 87)

≥ 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 87)

≥ 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.

Playing back and importing images

Data writing on 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.

≥ Do not subject the unit to vibration while data is

being written. Otherwise, the writing process may be aborted.

¬Connect this unit to the AC adaptor

and turn on the unit.

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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 will be automatically recognised 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-H250]/[SDR-H20]

(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 82)

≥ 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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Select [start] #

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

favourite menus. For details, refer to software help. (l 82)

¬Connect this unit to the AC adaptor

and turn on the unit.

1 Connect this unit and a

computer.

[All Programs (Programs)] # [PIXELA] # [ImageMixer3 for Panasonic] # [ImageMixer3 for Panasonic].

3 Click [Create DVD-Video].

4 Click [Create New DVD].

With 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 recognised 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-H250]/[SDR-H20]

(HDD) or [Removable Disk] (SD card) and click [Import].

The contents recorded on the HDD or SD card are displayed.

7 Click the desired folder (A),

select the scene (B) and add it to the list (C) by drag and drop.

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With a computer

≥ 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.

≥ Still pictures are converted to motion pictures

and written onto the DVD disc.

≥ You cannot add a still picture to the menu if it is

not a file folder. For details, refer to software help. (l 82)

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].

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.

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Others

Menus

Menu list

Motion picture recording menus

∫ [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] (l 50) [GUIDE LINES] (l 48) [REC MODE] (l 38) [REC ASPECT] (l 49) [CLOCK SET] (l 31)

∫ [ADVANCED] [D.ZOOM] (l 43)

[O.I.S.] (l 49) [FADE COLOUR] (l 46) [WIND CUT] (l 49) [ZOOM MIC] (l 44)

∫ [MEDIA SELECT] [HDD] (l 36)

[SD CARD] (l 36)

∫ [SETUP] [DISPLAY] (l 90) [DATE/TIME] (l 31) [DATE FORMAT] (l 31) [FORMAT CARD] [POWER SAVE] (l 90) [AGS] (SDR-H250) (l 35) [BEEP SOUND] (l 91) [LCD SET] (l 32) [INITIAL SET] (l 91) [ILLUMINATION] (l 91) [DEMO MODE] (l 91)

(l 70)

Still picture recording menus

∫ [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] (l 50)

[GUIDE LINES] (l 48) [PICTURE SIZE] (l 42) [PICT. QUALITY] (l 42) [CLOCK SET] (l 31)

∫ [ADVANCED] [O.I.S.] (l 49)

[SHTR EFFECT] (l 41)

∫ [MEDIA SELECT] [HDD] (l 39) [SD CARD] (l 39)

∫ [SETUP] [DISPLAY] (l 90)

[DATE/TIME] (l 31) [DATE FORMAT] (l 31) [FORMAT CARD]*2 (l 70) [POWER SAVE] (l 90) [BEEP SOUND] (l 91) [LCD SET] (l 32) [INITIAL SET] (l 91) [ILLUMINATION] (l 91) [DEMO MODE] (l 91)

∫ [LANGUAGE] (l 29)

Motion picture playback menus

∫ [LANGUAGE] (l 29)

∫ [DELETE]

[ALL] (l 61) [SELECT] (l 61)

∫ [PLAY SETUP] [PLAY MODE] (l 57)

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Others

[RESUME PLAY] (l 58) [LOCK SET] (l 62) [PLAYLIST]

(l 63, 64)

∫ [MEDIA SELECT] [HDD] (l 55)

[SD CARD] (l 55)

∫ [SETUP] [DISPLAY] (l 90)

[DATE/TIME] (l 31) [DATE FORMAT] (l 31) [FORMAT CARD]

(l 70) [POWER SAVE] (l 90) [BEEP SOUND] (l 91) [LCD SET] (l 32) [TV ASPECT] (l 72) [ILLUMINATION] (l 91)

[FORMAT HDD] [HDD STATUS]

(l 70)

∫ [LANGUAGE] (l 29)

(In playlist playback mode)

∫ [EDIT] [ADD] (l 64)

[MOVE] (l 65) [DELETE] (l 65)

∫ [CREATE] (l 63) ∫ [PLAYLIST VIEW] (l 64) ∫ [END] (l 64)

Still picture playback menus

[SD CARD] (l 59)

∫ [SETUP] [DISPLAY] (l 90) [DATE/TIME] (l 31) [DATE FORMAT] (l 31)

[FORMAT CARD]

(l 70) [POWER SAVE] (l 90) [BEEP SOUND] (l 91) [LCD SET] (l 32) [TV ASPECT] (l 72) [ILLUMINATION] (l 91)

∫ [LANGUAGE] (l 29)

*1 Only when [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [HDD] *2 Only when [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [SD

CARD]

Other menus

∫ [DISPLAY] ≥ [OFF] ≥ [ON]

The screen indications are selected as shown in the illustration below.

[OFF]

[ON]

R 12h45m

;

0h00m00s

;

∫ [DELETE] [ALL] (l 66)

[SELECT] (l 66)

∫ [PHOTO SETUP] [LOCK SET] (l 67)

[DPOF SET]

(l 68)

[COPY] (l 69)

∫ [MEDIA SELECT] [HDD] (l 59)

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∫ [POWER SAVE] ≥ [OFF] ≥ [5 MINUTES]

[OFF]

The power saving function is not activated.

[5 MINUTES]

When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to prevent the battery from running down. When you use this unit, turn it on again.

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Others

≥ In the following cases, the unit may not turn off

even when you set this to [5 MINUTES].

jWhen using the AC adaptor jWhen connecting the unit to a computer or

printer via the USB cable

∫ [BEEP SOUND] ≥ [OFF] ≥ [ON]

This allows operations such as starting and ending recording to be signaled by a beep. When [OFF] is set, no beep is heard when an operation such as recording is started or ended.

1 Beep

When you start recording When you turn on the power When this unit is recognised by the computer or the printer, etc.

2 Beeps

When you pause recording When you turn off the power

2 Beeps for 4 times

When an error occurs e.g. recording not starting. Check the sentence displayed on the screen. (l 94)

∫ [INITIAL SET] ≥ [YES] ≥ [NO]

When there is a menu that cannot be selected due another function or mode being activated, set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the initial shipping condition. (The language setting cannot be changed back to the initial shipping condition.)

During motion picture recording (in orange) During playback and while connected to a computer, a printer, etc. (in blue)

Flashes continuously

While formatting, copying, deleting, etc. (in orange)

∫ [DEMO MODE] ≥ [OFF] ≥ [ON]

This item is used to start the unit demonstration. (Only when using the AC adaptor and the mode dial is at the or position) If you set this to [ON] without inserting an SD card, this unit is automatically set to the demonstration mode for introducing its functions. If any button is pressed or operated, the demonstration mode is cancelled. If no operations take place for approx. 10 minutes, the demonstration mode automatically starts. To terminate the demonstration mode, insert an SD card, or set this to [OFF]. For normal use, set this function to [OFF].

∫ [ILLUMINATION] ≥ [OFF] ≥ [ON]

This allows operations to be signaled by the lighting of the illumination LED on the top of the unit.

1 Flash

When you turn on the power (When in a recording mode: in orange) (When in a playback mode: in blue)

2 Flashes

When you switch the mode to a recording mode (in orange) When you switch the mode to a playback mode (in blue)

Lights

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Others

Indications

∫ Media indications

HDD is selected

SD card is selected

∫ Recording indications

Motion picture recording

R 12h45m

MNL

AWB

1/100

OPEN 0dB

15.12.2007 15:30

Still picture recording

R 10000

MNL

AWB

1/100 OPEN

0dB

15.12.2007 15:30

R 0h00m Remaining time for recording

0h00m00s Elapsed recording time

15.12.2007 15:30

¥/; (Red)

; (Green) Recording pause

16:9

AUTO

MNL

MF Manual focus

2t Zoom magnification indication

ª Back light compensation mode

1/100 Shutter speed

OPEN, F2.0 F number

0dB Gain value

0h00m00s

;

MEGA

Remaining battery power

Date/time indication

Recording/writing to the medium

Wide mode

Auto mode

Manual mode

Image stabilizer

Soft skin mode

Tele macro (SDR-H250)

, Fade (White), Fade (Black)

Colour night view function

Video light (SDR-H250)

ZOOM

Zoom microphone

Wind noise reduction

+1 +2

-1-

, , Motion picture recording mode

XP SP LP

Power LCD plus function

5 Sports mode

Portrait mode Low light mode Spotlight mode Surf & snow mode

AWB

Auto white balance Indoor mode (recording under incandescent lamp) Outdoor mode Manual adjustment mode

± (White) ¥ (Green)

Focus indication (SDR-H250)

Ø Self-Timer recording

MEGA

MEGA OIS (SDR-H250)

Number of recording pixels for still pictures

SDR-H250:

3.1

0.3

2048k1512 1920k1080 1280k960 640k480

SDR-H20:

0.3

0.2

(White) (Green) (Red)

640k480 640k360

Card can be recorded to Recognising the card Recording/accessing the card

, Still picture quality

R 10000

Remaining number of still pictures

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Others

∫ Playback indications

Motion picture playback

Still picture playback

1 Playback

; Pause

5, / 6,

7/8 Last/first scene paused

9/: Skip playback

D/E Slow motion playback

0h00m00s Motion picture playback time

No.10 Scene number

R Resume playback

100-0001

Fast forward/rewind

Frame-by-frame playback

Play mode All scenes on the media displayed Scenes recorded on the selected date displayed Scenes in the selected playlist displayed

Volume adjustment

Still picture folder/file number display

When a printer compatible with PictBridge is connected

Accessing the HDD or a card (When connected to a computer)

DPOF already set (to more than 1)

Locked motion pictures and still pictures

Number of recording pixels for still pictures

SDR-H250:

3.1

0.3

2048k1512 1920k1080 1280k960 640k480

SDR-H20:

0.3

0.2

640k480 640k360

The picture size is not displayed for still pictures recorded with other products that have different picture sizes from the sizes shown above.

∫ Confirmatory indications

–– (Time display)

The built-in battery is low. (l 32)

The warning/alarm indication appears when LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side. Return the direction of the LCD monitor to normal position and check the warning/alarm indication.

No SD card is inserted/ unusable card.

The HDD cannot be accessed as the drop detection function has detected that the unit was dropped. If it detects that the unit is being continuously dropped, recording may stop.

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Messages

NO DATA. There are no images recorded on the media.

CAN NOT RECORD. HDD IS FULL.

CAN NOT RECORD. THE NUMBER OF SCENES HAS EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM LIMIT. BACKUP HDD THEN FORMAT.

RECOMMEND DATA BACK UP PERIODICALLY.

HDD BACKUP RECOMMENDED.

THIS CARD CANNOT RECORD IN VIDEO MODE.

CHECK CARD. This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognised by the unit.

CARD LOCKED. The write protection switch on the SD card is set to LOCK. (l 17)

CARD FULL. The SD card is full or the number of scenes has reached the

SCENE NUMBER IS FULL.

CARD DOOR OPENED. The card slot cover is open. Close it.

ERROR OCCURRED. RECORDING IS STOPPED.

CANNOT RECORD IN AGS MODE.

The HDD is full or the number of scenes has reached the maximum limit so no further data can be recorded. Back up the data on the HDD to a computer, etc. and then delete unnecessary scenes or format the HDD. (l 61, 66, 70)

The capacity of the HDD is limited. We recommend backing up important recorded data periodically to a computer etc. to protect it. This message does not indicate that there is a problem with this unit.

There is a possible problem with the HDD. Immediately copy the data on the HDD to a computer etc. and then have the unit repaired.

An 8 MB or 16 MB SD card has been inserted in video recording mode.

maximum limit so no further data can be recorded. Delete unnecessary scenes (l 61, 66) or insert a new SD card.

≥ When using an SD card that can be used for motion picture

recording (l 17)

When this message appears, it is recommended that you format the SD card being used. (l 70) When an SD card is formatted, all the data recorded on it will be deleted. Back up the data on the SD card to a computer, etc. before formatting the SD card. ≥ When using any other card Use a Panasonic SD card or another SD card which can be used to record motion pictures. (l 17)

The AGS function is activated. (l 35)

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CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE.

CANCEL NIGHT VIEW MODE.

TURN OFF THE VIDEO LIGHT.

OPERATION FAILED. EXCESSIVE SHOCK DETECTED. PLEASE TRY AGAIN AFTER A WHILE.

INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH. PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF AND WAIT A WHILE.

OPERATION STOPPED. TEMPERATURE TOO LOW.

PUSH THE RESET SWITCH.

DISCONNECT USB CABLE.

CANNOT OPERATE WHILE USB CONNECTED.

You are attempting to use a function that cannot be used simultaneously.

The unit has detected that it is being dropped so the operation has stopped.

The internal temperature of this unit is high so it cannot be operated. Turn off the power, wait until the temperature falls and then turn on the power again.

The internal temperature of this unit is extremely low so it cannot be operated. If “Please Wait.” appears after this message, wait a while without turning the unit off. It may take time until the unit can be used.

An irregularity in the unit has been detected. Remove the SD card then press the RESET button to restart the unit. (l 102)

The unit cannot correctly establish the connection to the computer or printer. Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable and then select the desired USB function again.

The unit’s power cannot be turned off when the unit is connected to the computer.

Others

About recovery

It is possible that the system cannot complete writing of a file normally when, for example, power is turned off for some reason during recording or editing. If faulty management information is found when the HDD or a card is accessed, one of the following messages may appear. Be sure to follow the messages. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.)

HDD ERROR DETECTED. NOW REPAIRING DATA. CARD ERROR DETECTED. NOW REPAIRING DATA.

≥ When you repair the data, use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor. Even if the

power is turned off without repairing the data, you can repair the data when you turn the power on again.

≥ Depending on the condition of the data, it may not be possible to completely repair the data. ≥ Do not repair a card that has been recorded on another device. This may cause the loss of data or

the card.

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Others

Functions that cannot be used simultaneously

Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s specifications. The table below shows examples of functions restricted by various conditions.

Functions

Digital zoom

Fade

Colour night view

Backlight compensation

Soft skin mode (Set and cancel)

Help mode

Video light on (gain up mode) ≥ In picture recording mode

Scene mode

Change of white balance

Adjusting the shutter speed, iris/gain

≥ In picture recording mode

≥ While recording (Cannot set or cancel) ≥ In picture recording mode ≥ When the video light is on (gain up mode)

≥ When the colour night view function is used ≥ When the video light is on (gain up mode) ≥ When the iris/gain is set

≥ While recordingTele macro (Set and cancel)

≥ When setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch

to AUTO

≥ When the colour night view function is used ≥ When the video light is on (When in video recording

mode)

≥ When digital zoom is used ≥ When the colour night view function is used ≥ When the video light is on (gain up mode)

≥ When the colour night view function is used ≥ When the video light is on (gain up mode) ≥ When the scene mode is used

Conditions which

disable the functions

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of cards can be used on this unit?

SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards can be used. (l 16)

Can motion pictures be recorded on an SD card?

Yes, they can be recorded. To record motion pictures, we recommend using SD cards from 256 MB to 4 GB that conform to Class 2 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating.

Can I record continuously from the HDD to an SD card or vice versa?

No, you cannot record continuously. Use [MEDIA SELECT] on the menu to switch the recording destination. (l 36, 39)

Is it possible to copy data on the HDD and an SD card with this unit?

Others

Copying still pictures is possible. (l 69) Copying motion pictures is not possible.

Is it possible to play back an SD card recorded with this unit on other products?

Motion pictures: These can be played back on any device which supports motion pictures based on the SD-Video standard, the MPEG-2 video format and the MPEG-1 Audio Layer 2 audio format. Still pictures: These can be played on any device which supports DCF (Design rule for Camera File system).

What should I do when the HDD is full?

Use the supplied software to back up the data to a computer or a DVD disc. You can also connect to a DVD recorder or a VCR with the AV/S cable (supplied) and then dub the data. (l 73) After that, delete unnecessary scenes or format the HDD. (l 61, 66, 70)

Can software other than that supplied be used?

For information about software from other companies, contact the makers of the software.

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Can I write data from a computer onto the unit’s HDD or SD card?

No, you cannot. This unit’s USB terminal is read only.

Is playback possible on a computer?

Use ImageMixer3.

Is editing possible on a computer?

Use ImageMixer3. ≥ Motion pictures that have been saved to the ImageMixer3 library can be edited.

Can I use the DVD COPY function to copy still pictures as well?

Yes, you can. The motion pictures are recorded first onto the disc and then the still pictures are converted to motion pictures and recorded after the motion pictures. Original still picture files (JPEG files) are also recorded onto the DVD disc.

Can I use the DVD COPY function to copy motion pictures recorded on SD cards onto DVD discs as well?

No, you cannot. You can use the DVD COPY function to copy only the images recorded on the HDD.

Can I make additions to a DVD disc on which data has already been written?

You can when you record data in the DVD-VR format onto a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW disc. If you record data in the DVD-Video format onto a DVD-RW or iRW disc on which data has already been written, a message asking you to confirm whether the disc contents are to be erased will appear. You cannot write additional data on the disc without erasing its contents.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Check points

≥ Is the battery fully charged?

# Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (l 20)

This unit cannot be turned on.

This unit is turned off automatically.

This unit does not stay on long enough.

A clicking sound is heard when the power is turned off.

Battery runs down quickly.

This unit cannot be operated though it is turned on.

This unit does not operate normally.

The screen has changed suddenly.

≥ The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach the

battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. If the unit still cannot be used, the battery is faulty.

≥ Is the LCD monitor opened?

≥ If you do not use the unit for approximately 5 minutes, the

power is automatically turned off to conserve the battery charge. To resume recording, turn the power back on. The power will not turn off automatically when the power save function (l 90) is set to [OFF].

≥ Is the battery low?

# If the remaining battery power indication is flashing or the

message “LOW BATTERY.” is displayed, the battery has run down. Charge the battery. (l 20)

≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a malfunction.

≥ Is the battery fully charged?

# Charge it with the AC adaptor. (l 20)

≥ Are you using the battery in an extremely cold place?

# The battery is affected by ambient temperature. In cold places,

the operating time of the battery becomes shorter.

≥ Has the battery worn out?

# The battery has a limited life. If the operating time is still too short

even after the battery is fully charged, the battery has worn out and can no longer be used.

≥ The unit cannot be operated unless you open the LCD monitor. ≥ Remove the SD card then press the RESET button. (l 102) If

normal conditions are not restored yet, remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about 1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor. Then about 1 minute later, turn on the power again. (Conducting the above operation when the access lamp is on may destroy the data on the HDD or card.)

≥ Has the demonstration started?

# If you set [DEMO MODE] to [ON] without inserting a card in

video recording mode or picture recording mode, the unit is automatically set to the demonstration mode for introducing its functions. Normally this should be set to [OFF]. Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [DEMO MODE] # [OFF] and press the joystick.

Others

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Others

Problem Check points

The remote control does not function.

≥ Has the button-type battery of the remote control run out?

# Replace it with a new button-type battery. (l 14)

A function indication such as the remaining time indication or the elapsed time indication is

≥ If you set [SETUP]>[DISPLAY]>[OFF], indications other than

warnings and date indications disappear.

not shown.

≥ Has the SD card’s write protect switch been set to LOCK?

# No recording is possible while the write protect switch is set to

LOCK. (l 17)

≥ Is the memory of the HDD or card full?

# If the HDD or card has no more available memory, free up some

Recording does not start although power is supplied to this unit.

memory by deleting unnecessary scenes (l 61, 66) or use a new card.

≥ Is the unit set to the video recording mode or picture recording

mode?

# No recording is possible unless the mode dial is at or .

≥ Is the card slot cover open?

# If the cover is open, this unit may not operate normally. Close the

card slot cover.

Recording starts but stops immediately.

The playback picture

≥ The unit is hot. Follow the messages on the display.

# To use the unit again, turn the unit off and leave it for a while.

breaks up for a moment.

≥ Is the AGS function activated?

# Record in the normal horizontal position or set [AGS] to [OFF].

The unit arbitrarily stops recording.

(l 35)

≥ Can the SD card be used for motion picture recording?

# Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording.

(l 17)

The operation arbitrarily stops.

≥ The drop detection function has activated to protect the HDD.

# Do not drop or shake this unit while operating it.

≥ When using an SD card on which data has been written many

times and the data writing speed has reduced, the recording Recording stops suddenly during motion picture recording on a card.

may suddenly stop during motion picture recording.

# Use a card recommended as suitable for motion picture

recording. (l 17) If the recording stops even when a suitable SD card is used, back up the data on the card to a computer, etc. and then format the card. (l 70)

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Panasonic SDR-H20EB User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual