Panasonic SDR-H250GN, SDR-H20GN User Manual

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Operating Instructions

SD Card/Hard Disk

Model No.SDR-H250GN

SDR-H20GN

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

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

Video Camera

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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.

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.

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.

IF THE POWER CORD OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS DAMAGED, IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH AN ELECTRICALLY APPROVED POWER CORD.

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.

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

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

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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

Information for Your Safety................... 2

Before using

Features ..................................................6

Accessories............................................8

Parts identification and handling .........8

Using the LCD monitor ............................. 11

Using the remote control (SDR-H250) .....12

HDD and SD card .................................14

Concerning the internal HDD and cards

that can be used on this unit ....................14

Concerning SD cards ............................... 14

HDD handling precautions .......................16

Access lamp.............................................16

Setup

Power supply........................................18

Charging the battery.................................18

Connecting to the AC outlet .....................21

Turning the unit on/off............................... 21

Inserting/removing an SD card........... 22

Selecting a mode..................................23

How to use the joystick .......................23

Switching the language.......................27

Using the menu screen........................27

Setting date and time...........................29

Adjusting the LCD monitor .................30

Recording

Tele macro function (SDR-H250) ............. 45

Colour night view function........................ 45

Self-timer recording.................................. 46

Recording guideline function....................46

Wide mode............................................... 47

Image stabilizer function .......................... 47

Wind noise reduction function.................. 47

Manual recording functions................ 48

Scene mode............................................. 48

Manual focus adjustment ......................... 49

White balance.......................................... 49

Manual shutter speed/

aperture adjustment ................................. 51

Playback

Motion picture playback...................... 53

Still picture playback ...........................57

Editing

Editing scenes......................................59

Deleting scenes ....................................... 59

Locking motion picture scenes................. 60

Using playlists......................................60

What is a playlist?.................................... 60

Creating a new playlist ............................. 61

Playing back a playlist.............................. 62

Editing a playlist....................................... 62

Editing still pictures.............................64

Deleting still picture files .......................... 64

Locking still picture files ........................... 65

DPOF setting ........................................... 66

Copying still picture files .......................... 67

Before recording ..................................32

Recording motion pictures .................34

Recording modes and recordable time

available for the motion picture ................36

Recording still pictures .......................37

Number of pixels and picture quality

for still picture recording ...........................40

Various recording functions ...............41

Zoom in/out function.................................41

Recording yourself ...................................42

Recording with the video light

(SDR-H250)..............................................42

Backlight compensation function..............43

Fade in/fade out function..........................43

Soft skin mode..........................................44

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HDD and card management

HDD management ................................68

Formatting HDD....................................... 68

Displaying HDD information..................... 68

Card management................................68

Formatting an SD card............................. 68

With other products

With a TV...............................................70

Playback on TV........................................ 70

With a DVD recorder ............................ 71

Dubbing recordings

onto a DVD recorder................................ 71

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With a VCR............................................71

Dubbing images

onto other video devices ..........................71

With a printer (PictBridge)...................72

With a computer

Before using with a computer.............75

What you can do with a computer ............75

Operating environment.............................76

Installation ............................................78

Installing ImageMixer3 for Panasonic ......78

Reading the software help........................79

Software uninstallation .............................79

Connection and recognition ...............79

Connection and recognition procedures...79

About the computer display......................80

To disconnect USB cable safely ...............81

Using the recorded images

on a computer ......................................81

DVD COPY function.................................81

Playing back and importing images..........82

Creating DVD-Video discs

with the selected images ..........................84

Others

Menus....................................................86

Menu list ...................................................86

Other menus.............................................87

Indications ............................................89

Indications ................................................89

Messages .................................................91

Functions that cannot be used

simultaneously .....................................93

Frequently asked questions................94

Troubleshooting...................................96

Cautions for use.................................101

Explanation of terms..........................104

Specifications.....................................106

Number of recordable pictures

on the HDD or an SD card .....................109

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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 34)

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

∫ Easy playback! (l 53)

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

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∫ Editing scenes! (l 59, 60)

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

∫ Using with a computer! (l 75)

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

Accessories

Check the accessories before using this unit.

SD Memory Card (512 MB)

Battery pack (SDR-H250)

Battery pack (SDR-H20)

AC adaptor

DC cable

AV/S cable

AC cable

Remote control (SDR-H250) Button-type battery (SDR-H250)

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

Lens cap (SDR-H20)

USB cable

CD-ROM

Optional accessories

Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

AC adaptor (VW-AD11GN)

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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 42) 4 White balance sensor (l 50)

Remote control sensor (SDR-H250) (l 13)

5 Microphone (built-in, stereo)

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Before using

8 9

6 Terminal cover 7 Menu button [MENU] (l 27) 8 DC input terminal [DC/C.C. IN] (l 21) 9 LCD monitor open part (l 11 ) 10 Battery holder (l 18) 11 Audio-video output terminal [A/V]

(l 70, 71) 12 Status indicator (l 21) 13 Power switch [OFF/ON] (l 21) 14 HDD/computer access lamp [ACCESS/

PC] (l 16, 80) 15 Mode dial (l 23) 16 Joystick (l 23) 17 Delete button [ ] (l 59, 63, 64) 18 USB terminal [ ] (l 72, 79) 19 Recording start/stop button (l 34)

21 22

14 15

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

(l 10) 21 When recording: Zoom lever [W/T] (l 41)

When playing back: Volume lever

[sVOLr] (l 55) 22 Photoshot button [ ] (l 37) 23 Illumination LED (l 88)

24 Card slot (l 22) 25 Tripod receptacle (l 11) 26 Battery release lever [BATTERY] (l 18)

29 30

31 32 33 34

27 LCD monitor (l 11)

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 22) 29 DVD COPY button [DVD COPY] (l 81) 30 Speaker 31 Power LCD plus button

[POWER LCD PLUS] (l 31)

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

(l 42)

33 Reset button [RESET] (l 99) 34 Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/

FOCUS] (l 33, 48, 49) 35 Card slot cover [SD CARD] (l 22) 36 Card access lamp [ACCESS] (l

17, 80)

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Before using

Attaching the lens cap (SDR-H20)

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

1 Pass the end of the lens cap cord

through the belt.

37 Grip belt (l 10)

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.

2 Pass the lens cap through the

loop.

3 To attach or remove the lens cap,

hold both sides of the lens cap

with the tips of your finger and

thumb.

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During recording

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

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.

Tripod receptacle

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

≥ 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.

Before using

≥ When the tripod is used, the card slot cover

cannot be opened. Insert an SD card before attaching this unit to the tripod. (l 22)

≥ The brightness and colour level of the LCD

monitor can be adjusted from the menu. (l 30)

≥ The unit may be damaged or fail if the LCD

monitor is forcibly opened or rotated.

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Before using

1 While pressing the stopper A,

Using the remote control (SDR-H250)

pull out the battery holder.

EXT

DISPLAY

DATE/

TIME

STILL ADV STILL ADV

START/

PHOTO

STOP

SHOT

ZOOM

VOL

PLAY

PAU S E

STOPSKIP SKIP

ENTER

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

(l 71) 3 Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (l 29) 4 Playback operation buttons (l 54) 5 Delete button [ ]* 6 Direction buttons [3,4,2,1] (l 28) 7 Recording start/stop button [START/

STOP]* 8 Zoom/volume buttons [ZOOM, VOL]* 9 Menu button [MENU]* (l 28) 10 Enter button [ENTER] (l 28)

* means that these buttons function in the same

manner as the corresponding buttons on the unit.

∫ Install a button-type battery

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

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.

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.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 60 xC or incinerate.

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Warning

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

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∫ 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

≥ The remote control is intended for indoor

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

Before using

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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 68)

≥ 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 91)

∫ 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 19) ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries.

(l 8) ≥ 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

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Setup

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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Setup

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 10) If the

unit is turned on with the lens cover closed, the

automatic white balance adjustment (l 104)

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 104) 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 29)

≥ 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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∫ 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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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 27)

Operations during recording

Video recording mode (l 34)

Use this to record motion pictures.

Video playback mode (l 53)

Use this to play back motion pictures.

Picture recording mode (l 37)

Use this to record still pictures.

Picture playback mode (l 57)

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.

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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 33)

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 43

2 Fade 43

1 Help mode 27

3 Colour night view 45

2 Soft skin mode 44

1 Tele macro (SDR-H250) 45

3 White balance 49

2 Iris or gain value 51

1 Shutter speed 51

21 Manual focus adjustment 49

4/4 NEXT

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Video playback mode

Icon Direction Function Page

1/;3Playback/pause 53

∫4Stop playback and show thumbnails 53

6 Rewind 54

Skip 53

2; Reverse slow/frame playback (during pause) 54

5 Fast forward 54

Skip 53

;1 Forward slow/frame playback (during pause) 54

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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 43

(1/2)

2 Self timer 46

1 Help mode 27

(2/2)

2 Soft skin mode 44

1 Tele macro (SDR-H250) 45

3 White balance 49

In manual mode

(3/3)

2 Iris or gain value 51

1 Shutter speed 51

In manual focus

mode (4/4)

21 Manual focus adjustment 49

Picture playback mode

Icon Direction Function Page

1/;3Slide show start/pause 57

∫4Stop playback and show thumbnails 57 E2Playback previous picture (during pause) 57 D1Playback next picture (during pause) 57

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EXIT

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∫ 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 86) 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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≥ 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.

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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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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 UNIT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. IF THIS IS NECESSARY, CONTACT THE PANASONIC CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE ON 132600 FOR YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE.

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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