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 AFigure B
Fuse cover
2) Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse
cover.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
≥ 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.
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
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.
AA
≥ The remote control is intended for indoor
operation. Outdoors or under strong light, the
unit may not operate properly even within the
usable ranges.
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
Capacity30 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]
*1
¥–¥
¥¥
8MB/
16 MB
SD Memory Card
32 MB/
64 MB/
128 MB
*2
¥: 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.
≥ 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.
A
∫ 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-SDH256RP-SDR256–
512 MBRP-SDK512RP-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.
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
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.
A
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.
20
LSQT1211
(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.
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 numberVoltage/capacityCharging time
Supplied battery/
CGA-DU12 (optional)
CGA-DU14 (optional)7.2 V/1360 mAh2 h 45 min
CGA-DU21 (optional)7.2 V/2040 mAh3 h 55 min
SDR-H20:
Battery model numberVoltage/capacityCharging time
Supplied battery/
CGR-DU06 (optional)
CGA-DU07 (optional)7.2 V/680 mAh1 h 30 min
CGA-DU12 (optional)7.2 V/1150 mAh2 h 25 min
CGA-DU14 (optional)7.2 V/1360 mAh2 h 45 min
CGA-DU21 (optional)7.2 V/2040 mAh3 h 55 min
7.2 V/1150 mAh2 h 25 min
7.2 V/640 mAh1 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.
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.
A
The status indicator Alights 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.
A
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.