Panasonic SDR-H50 User Manual

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Operating Instructions

Instrukcja obsługi

SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera

Model No. SDR-H60

SDR-H50 SDR-H40

Before use, please read these instructions completely. Przed pierwszym włączeniem kamery prosimy o dokładne przeczytanie instrukcji obsługi.

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Information for Your Safety

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.

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ENGLISH

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

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

∫ EMC Electric and magnetic

compatibility

This symbol (CE) is located on the rating plate.

Use only the recommended accessories.

≥ Do not use any other AV 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.

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.

These operating instructions are designed for use with models SDR-H60, SDR-H50 and SDR-H40. Pictures may be slightly different from the original. ≥ The illustrations used in these operating

instructions show model SDR-H40, 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

Accessories.................................................... 7

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

Preparation

Before using

[1] Parts identification and handling..... 10

[2] Power supply ..................................... 14

Charging the battery............................ 14

Inserting the battery............................. 15

Charging time and recordable time ..... 16

Connecting to the AC outlet................. 17

[3] About HDD and SD cards ................. 18

About SD cards ................................... 19

HDD handling ...................................... 21

Access lamp ........................................ 21

[4] Inserting/removing an SD card ........ 22

Setup

[1] Turning the unit on/off

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

[2] Using the menu screen..................... 24

Language selection ............................. 25

Menu list .............................................. 25

[3] Setting date and time ........................ 27

[4] Adjusting LCD monitor ..................... 28

Recording

Recording (Basic)

[1] Before recording................................ 30

[2] Recording motion pictures............... 31

Recording modes and recordable

time...................................................... 33

[3] Recording still pictures..................... 34

Number of pixels and picture quality ... 35

[4] Recording functions.......................... 36

Zoom in/out function............................ 36

Recording yourself............................... 37

Quick start ........................................... 37

Image stabilizer function...................... 38

Recording (Advanced)

[1] Recording functions of operation

icons................................................... 39

Operation icons................................... 40

Backlight compensation/Fade/ Help mode/Colour night view/ Soft skin mode/ PRE-REC (SDR-H60/SDR-H50)/ Self-timer

[2] Recording functions of menus ........ 43

Menus ................................................. 43

Guideline/Aspect ratio/Wind noise reduction/Auto slow shutter

[3] Manual recording functions............. 44

Scene mode........................................ 45

Manual focus adjustment .................... 46

White balance ..................................... 46

Manual shutter speed/aperture

adjustment........................................... 48

Playback

[1] Motion picture playback................... 50

[2] Still picture playback ........................ 53

Editing

[1] Deleting scenes/files......................... 55

Deleting scenes/files one at a time ..... 55

Deleting multiple scenes/files.............. 55

Deleting the copied scenes

collectively........................................... 56

[2] Editing scenes................................... 57

[3] Using playlists................................... 60

Creating a new playlist ........................ 60

Editing a playlist .................................. 61

[4] Editing still pictures.......................... 63

Media management

[1] HDD and SD card management ....... 67

Formatting HDD .................................. 67

Displaying HDD information................ 67

Formatting an SD card ........................ 67

With other products

[1] Playback on TV.................................. 68

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[2] With a DVD burner............................. 69

Connecting this unit to the DVD

burner .................................................. 70

DVD COPY function............................ 71

FAVOURITE SCENES function........... 72

Notes for copying data to discs using

the DVD burner.................................... 74

Playing back a disc inserted in

the DVD burner.................................... 75

[3] With other video devices .................. 76

Dubbing images onto other video

devices ................................................ 76

[4] With a printer (PictBridge) ................ 77

With a PC

Before using

[1] What you can do with a PC............... 80

[2] Operating environment..................... 81

End User License Agreement.............. 83

Setup

[1] Installation.......................................... 84

Installing VideoCam Suite ................... 84

Uninstalling the software ..................... 85

[2] Connection and recognition............. 86

About the PC display ........................... 86

To disconnect USB cable safely .......... 87

Using software

[1] Using VideoCam Suite ...................... 88

Reading the operating instructions of

the software......................................... 88

DVD COPY function............................ 89

Using a Macintosh

[1] If using a Macintosh .......................... 90

Specifications ............................................ 110

Number of recordable pictures on

the HDD or an SD card ..................... 113

Others

Indications

[1] Indications.......................................... 92

[2] Messages ........................................... 95

Helpful hints

[1] Functions that cannot be used

simultaneously .................................. 97

[2] Frequently asked questions ............. 98

[3] Troubleshooting .............................. 100

Cautions for use ........................................ 105

Explanation of terms ................................. 108

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Accessories

Check the accessories before using this unit.

Battery pack

VW-VBG070A

AC adaptor

VSK0698

AC cable

K2CQ2CA00006 or K2CR2DA00004

DC cable

K2GJ2DC00021 or K2GJ2DC00022

AV cable

K2KZ9CB00002

USB cable

K1HA05CD0019 or K1HA05CD0016

CD-ROM

Optional accessories

Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

AC adaptor (VW-AD21E-K)

Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG130/1320 mAh)

Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG260/ 2640 mAh)

Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG6/5800 mAh)

Battery Pack Holder Kit (VW-VH04)

DVD burner (VW-BN1)

Shoe adaptor (VW-SK12E)

Video DC light (VW-LDC102E)

Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E)

Tripod (VW-CT45E)

*1 The supplied DC cables cannot be used on

*2 The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04

*3 The shoe adaptor VW-SK12E (optional) is

this unit.

(optional) is necessary.

necessary.

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Features

Extended recording!

Since motion pictures are recorded on the HDD in this unit, it is possible to record images for many hours without changing the media, such as tapes and discs. It is also possible to record motion pictures and still pictures on an SD card.

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Using with a DVD burner!

Use the DVD burner to create the backup discs for motion pictures and still pictures recorded on this unit without using a PC. (l 69)

Using with a PC!

If you use the supplied software, you can create a backup DVD of the scenes recorded on this unit. You can also make an original DVD-Video by exporting the scenes to a PC and then editing them. (l 80)

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Preparation

Recording

Playback

With a PC

Others

10 Before using

23 Setup

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Before using

Parts identification and handling

67 910

1 Open/close switch for the lens cover 2 Auto button [AUTO] (l 30) 3 Manual button [MANUAL AF/MF] (l 44) 4 Speaker 5 When recording: Zoom lever [W/T] (l 36)

When playing back: Volume lever [sVOLr] (l 51)

6 LCD monitor open part 7 LCD monitor

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.

8 SD Card slot cover [SD CARD] (l 22) 9 SD Card access lamp [ACCESS]

(l 21, 86)

10 Reset button [RESET] (l 103)

Lens cover

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

Slide open/close switch for the lens cover.

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LCD monitor

Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow with your fingers.

≥ It can open up to 90o.

11 Le ns 12 Grip belt 13 Microphone (built-in, stereo) 14 White balance sensor (l 47)

≥ 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. (l 28)

Grip belt

Adjust the belt length and the pad position.

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

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15 Image stabilizer button [ , O.I.S.] (l 38) 16 Power LCD plus button

[POWER LCD PLUS] (l 28) 17 DVD COPY button [DVD COPY] (l 89) 18 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] (l 21,

86)

19 Status indicator (l 23) 20 Mode dial (l 23) 21 Joystick 22 Recording start/stop button (l 31, 34) 23 Menu button [MENU] (l 24) 24 Delete button [ ] (l 55) 25 Terminal cover 26 USB terminal [ ] (l 70, 77, 86) 27 Audio-video output terminal [A/V]

(l 68, 76)

Joystick

Use the joystick to select the recording functions and playback operations, and to operate the menu screen.

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

1 Select by moving up, down, left, or right. 2 Set by pressing the centre.

≥ Menu screen operations (l 24) ≥ To select the recording functions (l 39) ≥ To adjust manually (l 44) ≥ Playback operations (l 50, 53)

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28 SD card slot (l 22) 29 Tripod receptacle 30 Battery holder (l 15, 17) 31 Battery release lever [BATTERY]

(l 15, 17)

Tripod receptacle

This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional tripod.

≥ When the tripod is used, the SD card slot

cover cannot be opened. Insert an SD card and the battery before attaching this unit to the tripod. (l 15, 22)

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Before using

Power supply

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit

The Panasonic battery that can be used with this unit is supplied battery/VW-VBG130/VWVBG260/VW-VBG6.

Supplied battery/VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6 come with a function to check whether the battery and unit can be safely used together.

≥ The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary if using VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6.

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. ≥ Be aware that many batteries sold at extremely cheap prices or in situations where it is difficult to

verify the actual products before purchase have proven to be counterfeit.

Charging the battery

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

Important: If the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge. Remove the DC cable from the AC adaptor.

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Charging lamp [CHARGE] A

Lights up:

Charging (l 16, Charging time)

Goes off:

Charging completed

Flashing:

≥ When the battery temperature is

excessively high or low, the lamp flashes and the charging time will be longer than normal.

≥ Remove dirt, foreign objects or dust on the

terminals of the battery or the AC adaptor. If the lamp is still flashing, something may be wrong with the battery or AC adaptor. Contact your dealer.

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1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.

2 Insert the battery on the battery charger by aligning the arrows.

≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (l 7, 16) ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

Inserting the battery

Removing the battery

While pressing button B, move C in the direction of the arrow to unlock it and then remove the battery.

≥ Hold the battery with your hand so that it

does not fall.

Insert the battery until it clicks while paying attention to the direction of the battery.

A Push the centre of the battery until it locks.

≥ Be sure to set the mode dial to OFF and check

that the status indicator is off before removing the battery.

≥ Do not heat or expose to flame. ≥ Do not leave a battery pack in an automobile

exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

Notice about the rechargeable battery

The battery is designated recyclable. Please follow your local recycling regulations.

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 disassemble, heat above 60 xC or incinerate.

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Charging time and recordable time

∫ Charging time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%

Battery model number Voltage/capacity Charging time

Supplied battery 7.2 V/770 mAh 1 h 35 min

VW-VBG130 (optional) 7.2 V/1320 mAh 2 h 35 min

VW-VBG260 (optional) 7.2 V/2640 mAh 4 h 40 min

VW-VBG6 (optional) 7.2 V/5800 mAh 9 h 25 min

≥ If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 oC, the charging time will become longer.

∫ Recordable time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%

Battery model

number

Supplied battery 7.2 V/770 mAh

VW-VBG130

(optional)

VW-VBG260

(optional)

VW-VBG6

(optional)

≥ These times are approximations. ≥ The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping recording,

turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever, etc.

≥ The recordable times will vary depending on the status of use. The recordable time will become

shorter when you use this unit with the LCD monitor lit up by pressing the POWER LCD PLUS button.

≥ Be aware that low temperatures will shorten the amount of time the battery will remain charged. We

recommend carrying a spare battery.

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

malfunction.

Battery capacity indication

≥ The display changes to the following indications step-by-step as the battery capacity decreases.

####

≥ If the battery discharges, then ( ) will flash.

Volt age /

capacity

7.2 V/1320 mAh

7.2 V/2640 mAh

7.2 V/5800 mAh

Recording

destination

[HDD] 1h 35min 50min

[SD] 1h 45min 55min

[HDD] 2 h 55 min 1 h 30 min

[SD] 3 h 10 min 1 h 45 min

[HDD] 5 h 50 min 3 h 5 min

[SD] 6 h 20 min 3 h 35 min

[HDD] 13 h 25 min 7 h 10 min

[SD] 14 h 30 min 8 h 15 min

Maximum

continuously

recordable time

Actual recordable

time

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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.

Important: While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge.

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.

A Push the centre of the DC cable until it locks.

≥ 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.

Removing the DC cable

While pressing button B, move C in the direction of the arrow to unlock it and then remove the DC cable.

≥ Hold the DC cable with your hand so that it

does not fall.

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Before using

About HDD and SD cards

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

Internal HDD

(Hard Disk Drive)

Display on the screen

Indication in these instructions

Capacity

Functions

Recording motion pictures

Recording still pictures

Creating playlists ¥ –

*1 The 60 GB hard drive utilizes a portion of the storage space for formatting, file management and

other purposes. 60 GB is 60,000,000,000 bytes. Usable capacity will be less. *2 The 40 GB hard drive utilizes a portion of the storage space for formatting, file management and

other purposes. 40 GB is 40,000,000,000 bytes. Usable capacity will be less. *3 Cannot be guaranteed in operation.

[HDD] [SD]

(SDR-H60/

60 GB

SDR-H50)

40 GB

(SDR-H40)

¥ – ¥

¥¥

SD Memory Card

8MB/

16 MB

32 MB/ 64 MB/

128 MB

¥: applicable –: not applicable

256 MB/ 512 MB/

1GB/

2GB

SDHC

Memory

Card

4GB/ 8GB/

16 GB

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About 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”.

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

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

≥ 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.

≥ If you wish to use Memory Cards that are 4 GB, 8 GB and 16 GB, only SDHC Memory Cards can be

used.

≥ 4 GB (or more) Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo are not based on SD Memory Card

Specifications.

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

spent for recording may become longer and you may not be able to use the SD card. (l 67)

≥ We recommend that you use a Panasonic brand SD card. ≥ When using an SD card on which data has been written many times, the remaining time left for

recording may be reduced.

≥ When the write-protect switch A on SD card is locked, no recording, deletion or

editing will be possible on the card.

≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. ≥ A MultiMediaCard cannot be used on this unit.

∫ About the miniSD Card ≥ Be sure to insert miniSD Cards in the dedicated card adaptor before use. Inserting a card in this unit

without the adaptor may damage the unit or the card.

≥ Do not insert an empty card adaptor in this unit. Do not leave the adaptor in this unit while inserting or

removing miniSD Cards. This may cause the unit to malfunction.

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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.)

High Speed SD

Memory Card

256 MB RP-SDH256 RP-SDR256 – –

512 MB RP-SDK512 RP-SDR512 – –

1GB RP-SDH01G RP-SDR01G – RP-SDV01G

2GB RP-SDK02G RP-SDR02G RP-SDM02G RP-SDV02G

4GB – RP-SDR04G RP-SDM04G RP-SDV04G

8GB – – – RP-SDV08G

16 GB – – – RP-SDV16G

≥ 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 16 GB other than the ones mentioned above

Class 2 SD/SDHC

Memory Card

Class 4 SD/SDHC

Memory Card

Class 6 SD/SDHC

Memory Card

SD card handling

≥ 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 leave SD 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. ≥ To protect SD cards, keep them in their cases when not being used. ≥ 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 the SD data to a PC.

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HDD handling

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 the unit is dropped. If it detects that the 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 95)

∫ 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 PC, DVD disc, etc. for backup purposes. If the HDD fails, the recorded data cannot be repaired.

∫ Cautions for disposing of this

unit

Even if some scenes on the HDD are deleted or formatted, the information is seemingly erased but may still remain. To dispose of this unit, the physical destruction is recommended.

∫ Notes for recording

Images may not be recorded properly to the HDD near high-volume speakers due to the vibration from the speakers. In such cases, record in a location away from the speakers or use an SD card.

∫ Indemnity about 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 nonHDD related component).

Access lamp

A HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD]

≥ When this unit accesses the HDD, the lamp

lights up.

≥ When lamp is on, do not

sExpose the unit to strong vibrations or

impacts

sOperate the mode dial sRemove the battery or disconnect the AC

adaptor

≥ Performing the above while lamp is on may

result in damage to data/HDD or this unit.

B SD card access lamp [ACCESS]

≥ When this unit accesses the SD card, the lamp

lights up.

≥ When lamp is on, do not

sOpen the SD card slot cover and remove

the SD card

sOperate the mode dial sRemove the battery or disconnect the AC

adaptor

≥ Performing the above while lamp is on may

result in damage to data/SD card or this unit.

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Before using

Caution: If the SD card is inserted or removed while the power is on, this unit may malfunction or the data recorded on the SD card may be lost.

Inserting/removing an SD card

A Label side

1 Rotate the mode dial to OFF.

≥ Check that the status indicator has gone off.

2 Open the LCD monitor and then open the SD card slot cover.

3 Insert/remove the SD card.

≥ Press the SD card straight in as far as it will go. ≥ Press the centre of the SD card and then pull it straight out.

4 Securely close the SD card slot cover.

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Setup

Rotate the mode dial to switch to recording, playback or power OFF.

Turning the unit on/off Selecting a mode

≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same

time pressing in the lock release button A if changing from OFF to another mode.

≥ Align with the status indicator B.

While pressing the lock release button, set the mode dial to , ,

or to turn on the power.

The status indicator 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 27) ≥ When the unit is turned on for the first time, the

media select screen for recording will appear.

Select [HDD] or [SD CARD] and press the

joystick.

To turn off the power

Set the mode dial to OFF. ≥ The status indicator goes off and the power

turns off.

Video recording mode (l 31)

Video playback mode (l 50)

Picture recording mode (l 34)

Picture playback mode (l 53)

OFF

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

When the mode dial is set to or , the power can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor.

∫ To turn on

Open the LCD monitor.

The status indicator lights.

∫ To turn off

Close the LCD monitor.

The status indicator goes off. ≥ When quick start is set to [ON], the status

indicator flashes green. To turn off the power immediately after closing the LCD monitor, set quick start to [OFF]. (l 37)

Set the mode dial to OFF when this unit is not being used.

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Setup

Using the menu screen

1 Press the MENU button.

The menu displayed differs depending on the position of the mode dial.

2 Select the desired top menu, then

move the joystick right or press the joystick.

3 Select the submenu item, then

move the joystick right or press the joystick.

4 Select the desired setting, then

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.

≥ Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is

displayed.

≥ The menu screen does not appear during

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

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Language selection

[QUICK START] (l 37) [POWER SAVE]

You can select the language displayed on the screen.

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [LANGUAGE] and press the joystick.

2 Select [English] and press the

joystick.

Menu list

Motion picture recording menus

∫ [BASIC]

[SCENE MODE] (l 45) [GUIDE LINES] (l 43) [REC MODE] (l 33) [REC ASPECT] (l 43) [CLOCK SET] (l 27)

∫ [ADVANCED]

[D.ZOOM] (l 36) [FADE COLOUR] (l 41) [WIND CUT] (l 43) [ZOOM MIC] (l 37) [AUTO SLW SHTR] (l 43)

∫ [MEDIA SELECT]

[HDD] (l 31) [SD CARD] (l 31)

≥ [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 save battery life. To use this unit, turn it on again. ≥ When using the AC adaptor, connecting the

unit to a PC, DVD burner or printer via the USB cable or PRE-REC is used, the power saving function will not activate.

[AUDIO REC]

(l 32)

[BEEP SOUND]

≥ [OFF] ≥ [ON]

This allows operations such as starting and ending recording to be signaled by a beep.

1 Beep

When you start recording When you turn on the power When this unit is recognised by the PC 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 95)

∫ [SETUP]

[DISPLAY]

≥ [OFF] ≥ [ON]

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

[OFF] [ON]

0h00m00s

;

AUTO

15.11.2008

;

R 12h45m

15.11.2008

[DATE/TIME] (l 27) [DATE FORMAT] (l 27) [FORMAT CARD]

(l 67)

[LCD SET] (l 28) [INITIAL SET]

≥ [YES] ≥ [NO]

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

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[DEMO MODE]

≥ [OFF] ≥ [ON]

This setting 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, set this to [OFF]. For normal use, set this function to [OFF].

∫ [LANGUAGE] (l 25)

Still picture recording menus

∫ [BASIC]

[SCENE MODE] (l 45) [GUIDE LINES] (l 43) [PICTURE SIZE] (l 35) [PICT.QUALITY] (l 35) [CLOCK SET] (l 27)

(In playlist playback mode)

∫ [EDIT]

[ADD] (l 62) [MOVE] (l 62) [DELETE] (l 55, 61)

∫ [MEDIA SELECT]

[HDD] (l 50) [SD CARD] (l 50)

∫ [SETUP]

[RESUME PLAY] (l 51) [TV ASPECT] (l 68) [FORMAT HDD] [HDD STATUS] [FORMAT CARD]

(l 67)

For other items, refer to the motion picture recording menus.

∫ [LANGUAGE] (l 25)

Still picture playback menus

∫ [PHOTO SETUP]

[LOCK SET] (l 63) [DPOF SET] [COPY] (l 65) [DELETE] (l 55)

(l 64)

∫ [ADVANCED]

[SHTR EFFECT] (l 35) [AUTO SLW SHTR] (l 43)

∫ [MEDIA SELECT]

[HDD] (l 34) [SD CARD] (l 34)

∫ [SETUP]

Refer to the motion picture recording menus.

∫ [LANGUAGE] (l 25)

Motion picture playback menus

∫ [EDIT SCENE]

[LOCK SET] (l 57) [SPLIT&DELETE] [DELETE] (l 55)

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(l 58)

∫ [MEDIA SELECT]

[HDD] (l 53) [SD CARD] (l 53)

∫ [SETUP]

[TV ASPECT] (l 68) For other items, refer to the motion picture recording menus.

∫ [LANGUAGE] (l 25)

*1 Only when [MEDIA SELECT] is set to

[SD CARD]

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

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Setup

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.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .

1 Select the menu. (l 24)

[BASIC] # [CLOCK SET] # [YES]

2 Select the date or time, then

adjust the desired value with the joystick.

≥ 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.

4 Press the MENU button to finish

the setting.

≥ Check the date and time displayed.

∫ Changing the date format

Select the menu. (l 24) [SETUP] # [DATE FORMAT] # desired display style

Display style Screen display

[Y/M/D] 2008.11.15

[M/D/Y] 11.15.2008

[D/M/Y] 15.11.2008

≥ The date and time function is driven by a built-

in lithium battery.

≥ If the time display is [- -], the built-in lithium

battery needs to be charged. Use the following steps to charge the battery, and then set the date and time.

To recharge the built-in lithium battery

Connect the AC adaptor or insert 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 mode dial is set to OFF, the battery is still being recharged.)

∫ Changing the date and time display mode Select the menu. (l 24) [SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # desired display style

[DATE] [D/T]

15.11.2008 15.11.2008 12:34

[OFF]

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Setup

Adjusting LCD monitor

≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.

Adjusting the brightness and colour level

1 Select the menu. (l 24)

[SETUP] # [LCD SET] # [YES]

2 Select the item and then adjust

the settings with the joystick.

[BRIGHTNESS]:

Brightness of the LCD monitor

[COLOUR]:

Colour level of the LCD monitor

Increasing and decreasing the brightness of the entire LCD monitor

Press the POWER LCD PLUS button.

LCD PLUS

Each time you press the button:

1 Original brightness 2 Bright 3 Brighter 4 Darker 5 Dark

POWER

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≥ If you turn on the unit when the AC adaptor is

used, this function will automatically be “Bright”.

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Preparation

Recording

Playback

With a PC

Others

30 Recording (Basic)

39 Recording (Advanced)

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Recording (Basic)

Basic camera positioning

Before recording

1 Hold the camera with both hands.

Put your hand through the grip belt. Do not cover the microphones or sensor with your hands.

2 Keep your arms near your body. 3 Separate your legs for better balance.

≥ 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.

∫ About auto mode

Press the AUTO button, colour balance (white balance) and focusing will be adjusted automatically. (The auto mode icon [ ] appears.)

jAuto white balance (l 108)

jAuto focusing (l 108)

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AUTO

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. (l 44)

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Recording (Basic)

Recording motion pictures

≥ Open the lens cover before turning the unit on.

[HDD] [SD]

1 Rotate the mode dial to select

and open the LCD monitor.

2 Select the recording destination

by the menu. (l 24)

[MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD]

3 Press the recording start/stop

button to start recording.

To end the recording

Press the recording start/stop button again. ≥ [¥] 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. The scene is automatically divided when the recorded data exceeds 3.9 GB. (The recording will continue.)

≥ When about 5 minutes have passed without

any operation in recording pause, the unit automatically turns off to save battery life. To use the unit, turn it on again. This power save feature can also be set to [OFF]. (l 25, [POWER SAVE])

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∫ Screen indications

R 12h45m

0h00m10s

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

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 96, About recovery)

R 12h45m

0h00m10s

Audio recording modes

[SD]

This mode switches the method for recording audio to an SD card.

¬Select [SD CARD] in

[MEDIA SELECT].

Select the menu. (l 24)

[SETUP] # [AUDIO REC] # [DOLBY] or [MPEG]

[DOLBY] (Dolby AC-3):

This is a recording method suitable for copying motion pictures recorded on an SD card to a DVD disc by connecting the unit to a DVD burner.

[MPEG] (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 2):

This is a recording method suitable for playing back audio using a device conforming to the SDVideo standard.

≥ This unit is not capable of converting the audio

recording method after recording motion pictures. By using the supplied software, audio can be recorded in [DOLBY] mode on a disc and in [MPEG] mode on an SD card.

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

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Recording modes and recordable time

To change the picture quality of the motion picture

Select the menu. (l 24)

[BASIC] # [REC MODE] # desired setting

∫ HDD

Recording mode

Capacity

60 GB

(SDR-H60/SDR-H50)

40 GB

(SDR-H40)

∫ SD card

Capacity

256 MB 3min 6min 12min

512 MB 6min 12min 25min

1GB 12 min 25 min 50 min

2GB 25 min 50 min 1 h 40 min

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

8GB 1h40min 3h20min 6h40min

16 GB 3 h 20 min 6 h 40 min 13 h 20 min

≥ The recordable times shown in the table are approximations. ≥ This unit records in VBR (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 recording with a lot

movements is recorded, the recording time is reduced.

(High quality)

14 h 27 h 54 h

9h 18h 36h

Image quality

prioritized

(High quality)

Image quality

prioritized

(Normal)

Recording mode

(Normal)

(Long play)

Recording time

prioritized

(Long play)

Recording time

prioritized

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

jWhen there is a complicated pattern in the background

jWhen the unit is moved too fast

jWhen a subject with sharp movements has been recorded

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

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

picture will become shorter.

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Recording

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(Basic)

Recording still pictures

≥ Open the lens cover before turning the unit on.

[HDD] [SD]

1 Rotate the mode dial to select

and open the LCD monitor.

2 Select the recording destination

by the menu. (l 24)

[MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD]

3 Press the recording start/stop

button.

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

≥ About the number of recordable still pictures

(l 113)

∫ Screen indications

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

∫ 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.

0.2

R 12345

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Recording with a shutter sound effect

Select the menu. (l 24)

[ADVANCED] # [SHTR EFFECT] # [ON]

Number of pixels and picture quality

∫ [PICTURE SIZE] Select the menu. (l 24)

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

[BASIC] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting

Icon Aspect Number of pixels

0.3

0.2

≥ Default [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [ ]. The

sides of pictures recorded in a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut when printed. Check before printing.

4:3 640k480

16:9 640k360

0.2

∫ [PICT.QUALITY] Select the menu. (l 24)

[BASIC] # [PICT.QUALITY] # desired setting

: 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.

≥ If the [PICT.QUALITY] is set to [ ], mosaic-

pattern noise may appear on a playback image depending on the picture content.

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Recording (Basic)

Recording functions

Zoom in/out function

SDR-H60:

You can zoom in up to 50x optically.

SDR-H50/SDR-H40:

You can zoom in up to 42x optically.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

Move the zoom lever.

424242

[HDD] [SD]

≥ When the zoom magnification is 1x, this unit

can focus on a subject approx. 2 cm away from the lens. (Macro function)

≥ When the zoom speed is high, the subject may

not be focused easily.

Digital zoom function

If the zoom magnification exceeds 50x (SDR-H60)/42x (SDR-H50/SDR-H40), 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 .

Select the menu. (l 24)

[ADVANCED] # [D.ZOOM] # desired setting

SDR-H60: [OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 50x) [80x]: Up to 80x [2500x]: Up to 2500x

≥ If [80x] or [2500x] is selected, the digital zoom

range is displayed in blue while zooming.

T side:

Close-up recording (zoom in)

W side:

Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the

range over which the zoom lever is moved.

≥ 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. ≥ When distant subjects are brought closer, they

are focused at about 1.3 m or more.

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SDR-H50/SDR-H40: [OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 42x) [70x]: Up to 70x [2000x]: Up to 2000x

≥ If [70x] or [2000x] 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.

≥ This function cannot be used in picture

recording mode.

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To use the zoom microphone function

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 .

Select the menu. (l 24)

[ADVANCED] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON]

Quick start

This unit will resume recording/pause mode about 2.1 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened.

≥ When in quick start standby mode about

60% of the power used in recording pause mode is being consumed, so the recording time will be reduced.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

1 Select the menu. (l 24)

Recording yourself

¬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.)

≥ 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 95)

[SETUP] # [QUICK START] # [ON]

2 Close the LCD monitor while the

mode dial is set to or .

The status indicator A flashes green and the unit goes into quick start standby mode.

3 Open the LCD monitor.

The status indicator A lights red and the unit is put into recording pause approx. 2.1 seconds after it is turned on.

To cancel Quick start

Select [SETUP] # [QUICK START] # [OFF]

≥ The default setting is on. ≥ Quick start standby mode is cancelled if

jabout 5 minutes elapsed jthe mode dial is switched jthe battery is removed or the AC adaptor is

disconnected

≥ In the quick start mode it may take some time

for automatic white balance to adjust, if the

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scene being recorded has a light source

different from the scene last recorded. (When

the colour night view function is used, however,

the white balance of the scene last recorded is

retained.) ≥ In the quick start mode, the zoom

magnification becomes 2k and the picture size

may differ from what it was before quick start

standby mode. ≥ If [POWER SAVE] (l 25) is set to

[5 MINUTES] and the unit automatically goes

into quick start standby mode, close the LCD

monitor and then open it again.

Image stabilizer function

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

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

Press the O.I.S. button.

O.I. S.

The image stabilizer icon [] appears.

To cancel the image stabilizer function

Press the O.I.S. button again.

≥ The default setting is on. ≥ When a tripod is used, we recommend that you

turn the image stabilizer off. ≥ 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

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Recording

1/2

(Advanced)

Set the recording functions by selecting the operation icons to add different effects to the recorded images.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .

Recording functions of operation icons

[HDD] [SD]

1 Press the joystick, and icons will be displayed on the screen.

1/2

1/2 NEXT

≥ The indication changes each time the joystick is moved down. ≥ The indication disappears when the centre of the joystick is pressed again.

2 Select an icon with the joystick.

1/2

1/2 NEXT

To cancel the function

Select the icon again.

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Operation icons

1/2

2/2

1/2

2/2

Backlight compensation/Fade/Help mode/Colour night view/Soft skin mode/PRE-

REC (SDR-H60/SDR-H50)/Self-timer

Video recording mode

Backlight

compensation

1/2

1/2 NEXT

1/2

1/2 NEXT

SDR-H60

Colour night view Soft skin mode PRE-REC

SDR-H50

2/2

2/2 NEXT

SDR-H40

2/2

2/2 NEXT

2/2

2/2 NEXT

* PRE-REC is displayed only when [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [SD CARD]. ≥ The shaded operation icons are not displayed while recording.

Fade Help mode

1/2

1/2 NEXT

(SDR-H60/SDR-H50)

PRE-REC

2/2

2/2 NEXT 2/2

1/2

1/2 NEXT

2/2 NEXT

≥ If you turn off the power or operate the mode

dial, the backlight compensation and the colour

night view functions are cancelled. ≥ If you turn off the power, the fade function is

cancelled.

Picture recording mode

Backlight

compensation

1/2

1/2 NEXT

Soft skin mode

2/2

2/2 NEXT

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1/2 NEXT

2/2

2/2 NEXT

≥ PRE-REC is cancelled if

jthe power is turned off jthe mode dial is operated jthe SD card slot cover is opened jthe battery is removed or the AC adaptor is

disconnected

jthe MENU button is pressed jabout 3 hours elapsed

Ø Self-timer Help mode

1/2

1/2 NEXT

1/2

1/2 NEXT

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≥ If you turn off the power or operate the mode dial, the backlight compensation function is cancelled.

EXIT

1/2

≥ If you turn off the power, the self-timer function is cancelled.

Function Effect

Backlight

compensation

Fade

This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject.

When you start recording, the image/audio gradually appears. (Fade in) When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually disappears. (Fade out)

≥ After the image/audio completely disappears, the recording

stops and the fade setting is cancelled.

∫ To select the colour for fade in/out Select the menu. (l 24)

[ADVANCED] # [FADE COLOUR] # [WHITE] or [BLACK]

Help mode

1/2

1/2 NEXT

Colour night view

Soft skin mode

EXIT

This explains the recording functions. (Only for icons that can be selected in auto mode)

Select the desired icon with the joystick to display an explanation on the screen.

To exit the help mode

Press the MENU button or select [EXIT].

This allows you to record colour subjects in dark locations to stand out against the background.

≥ Minimum required illumination: approx. 2 lx ≥ Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record images free

from vibration.

≥ If it is difficult to focus, adjust the focus manually. (l 46)

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

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

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Function Effect

PRE-REC

(SDR-H60/SDR-H50)

[SD]

Ø Self-timer

This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds before the recording start/stop button is pressed.

[ ] appears on the screen and the unit repeats the

PRE-REC

update by recording motion pictures for about 3 seconds onto the built-in memory and then deleting them.

≥ Aim this unit at the subject and position it securely.

Press the recording start/stop button to start recording.

≥ Images and audio are recorded for about 3 seconds before

pressing the recording start/stop button.

≥ There is no beep sound. ≥ After recording starts, the PRE-REC setting is cancelled.

This is for recording still pictures using the timer. Use this function to include yourself in the picture.

Press the recording start/stop button, the [Ø] indication blinks for about 10 seconds and then the still picture is recorded.

≥ After recording, the self-timer is cancelled.

To stop the timer midway through

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

Fade:

≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade

in become black (or white).

Help mode:

≥ When the help mode is used, functions cannot

be set. ≥ When the help mode is used, motion pictures

and still pictures cannot be recorded.

Colour night view:

≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were

missed. ≥ 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 set in a bright place, the screen may become

washed out for a while.

Soft skin mode:

≥ 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.

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when recording a distant person. In this case, cancel soft skin mode or zoom in on the face.

PRE-REC:

≥ When the remaining time left for recording

motion pictures is less than 1 minute, PREREC cannot be set.

≥ After setting PRE-REC, if recording starts in

less than 3 seconds, or while the PRE-REC indication flashes within about 3 seconds after initiating the quick start operation, motion pictures taken 3 seconds before pressing the recording start/stop button cannot be recorded.

≥ When the recording start/stop button is

pressed, image shake and operation sound may be recorded.

≥ The thumbnail of the scenes recorded using

the PRE-REC function will be the top image of the scenes actually recorded.

≥ The date indication for scenes recorded using

the PRE-REC function will be the date when the start/stop button is pressed. Therefore, the date indication when displaying thumbnails or during playback may be different from the date when the recording actually started.

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Recording (Advanced)

Recording functions of menus

Menus

Guideline/Aspect ratio/Wind noise reduction/Auto slow shutter

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .

Function Effect/Setting method

Guideline function

Aspect ratio

(Only when the mode dial is set to

Wind noise reduction function

(Only when the mode dial is set to

Auto slow shutter mode

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

Select the menu. (l 24)

[BASIC] # [GUIDE LINES] # [ON]

≥ To cancel the function, select [OFF].

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

Select the menu. (l 24)

[BASIC] # [REC ASPECT] # [16:9] or [4:3]

≥ The default setting is [16:9].

This reduces the winding noise picked up by the microphone.

Select the menu. (l 24)

[ADVANCED] # [WIND CUT] # [ON]

≥ The default setting is [ON]. ≥ To cancel the function, select [OFF].

You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed.

Select the menu. (l 24)

[ADVANCED] # [AUTO SLW SHTR] # [ON]

≥ The default setting is [ON]. ≥ To cancel the function, select [OFF].

[HDD] [SD]

Guideline function:

≥ The guidelines do not appear on the images

actually recorded. ≥ The guidelines are not displayed while rotating

the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself.

Wind noise reduction function:

≥ 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.)

Auto slow shutter mode:

≥ When the auto slow shutter mode is selected,

the slowest shutter speed changes from 1/50 to 1/25.

≥ When the shutter speed becomes 1/25, the

screen display may be seen as if frames are missed and afterimages may appear.

≥ If the scene is low in brightness or contrast, the

subject may not be focused on.

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Recording

4/4

3/3

4/4

(Advanced)

Manual recording functions

[HDD] [SD]

MANUAL AF/MF

MNL

3/3

3/3 NEXT

4/4

4/4 NEXT

Each time you press the MANUAL AF/MF button:

1 Manual mode

The icon shown in the illustration appears.

3/3

3/3 NEXT

2 Manual focus mode

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

4/4

4/4 NEXT

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .

Press the MANUAL AF/MF button.

White balance

Aperture adjustment

Shutter speed

Manual focus adjustment

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Scene mode

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

1 Select the manual mode. (l 44)

2 Select the menu. (l 24)

[BASIC] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting

Icon Mode/Recording conditions

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

≥ If you record a subject illuminated with bright

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

subject may become washed out and the periphery extremely darkened.

Surf & snow mode

≥ If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded

image may become washed out.

To cancel the scene mode function

Set [SCENE MODE] to [OFF]. ≥ You can also cancel the scene mode function

by pressing the AUTO button.

Sports mode

≥ For slow-motion playback or playback pause of

recorded pictures, this mode helps diminish

camera shake. ≥ 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.

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Manual focus adjustment

4/4

3/3

BACK

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

1 Select the manual focus mode.

(l 44)

3 Select the white balance mode

with the joystick.

MNL

BACK

2 Bring the subject into focus with

the joystick.

MNL

4/4

4/4 NEXT

To restore to the automatic adjustment

Press the MANUAL AF/MF button again. ≥ You can also restore the auto focusing by

pressing the AUTO button.

White balance

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.

1 Select the manual mode. (l 44)

2 Select [ ] with the joystick.

MNL

Icon Mode/Recording conditions

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 pressing the AUTO button.

AWB

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3/3 NEXT

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To set the white balance manually

BACK

1 Select [ ] with the joystick, and

fill the screen with a white subject.

MNL

∫ White balance sensor A

BACK

2 Select [ ] with the joystick.

MNL

BACK

When the [ ] display stops flashing, the setting is complete. ≥ If the [ ] display continues flashing, the white

balance cannot be set because it is too dark. In

this case, use the automatic white balance.

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.

≥ 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.

≥ 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.

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Manual shutter speed/

3/3

OPEN

100

BACK

aperture adjustment

Shutter Speed:

Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.

Aperture:

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

1 Select the manual mode. (l 44)

2 Select [ ] or [ ] with the

joystick.

MNL

3/3

3/3 NEXT

3 Adjust the settings with the

joystick.

MNL

100

1/100

OPEN

BACK

To restore to automatic adjustment

Press the AUTO button.

≥ 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

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.

A Shutter speed:

1/25 to 1/8000 1/25 to 1/500

≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster. ≥ If [AUTO SLW SHTR] is set to [OFF], the

slowest shutter speed is 1/50.

B Iris/Gain value:

SDR-H60

CLOSE # (F16 to F2.2) # OPEN # (0dB to 18dB)

SDR-H50/SDR-H40

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

≥ Value closer to [CLOSE] darkens the image. ≥ Value closer to [18dB] brightens the image. ≥ When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than

[OPEN], it changes to the gain value.

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Preparation

Recording

Playback

With a PC

Others

50 Playback

55 Editing

67 Media management

68 With other products

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Playback

Motion picture playback

[HDD] [SD]

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

1 Rotate the mode dial to select .

2 Select the playback medium by

the menu. (l 24)

[MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD]

3 Select the scene to be played

back, then press the joystick.

A Scene number (Page number: When

[ ]/[ ] is selected.) The selected scene is played back, and the operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen.

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4 Select the playback operation

with the joystick.

Selecting pages

≥ Select [ ]/[ ] and then press

the joystick.

≥ If you move and hold the joystick left or

right, you can fast forward or fast rewind the pages. The screen will not change at this time, but the scene or page numbers will change. Release the joystick when you have arrived at the page with the scene you want to display.

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≥ Sound will be heard only during normal

playback.

≥ When the amount of time recorded on the

scene is too short, playback may not be possible.

≥ When a scene is displayed as [ ] on the

thumbnail display, playback is not possible.

≥ When set to the video playback mode, the

power will not turn off even 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 it may be unplayable. (The message “CANNOT PLAY.” appears.)

≥ The time displayed may be different from the

recording time and it may take time to display the thumbnail display when playing back motion pictures recorded on an SD card with other products.

≥ The recording time is not displayed on the

screen during playback of scenes recorded on an SD card with other products.

2 Move and hold the joystick left or

right.

∫ Frame-by-frame playback

1 Pause the playback.

2 Move the joystick left or right.

To adjust the speaker volume during playback

To change the playback speed

≥ Normal playback is restored when you move

the joystick up.

∫ Fast forward/rewind playback Move and hold the joystick left or

right during playback until fast forward/rewind starts.

≥ Move the joystick again to increase the speed.

∫ Slow-motion playback

1 Pause the playback.

Move the volume lever.

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

Resuming the previous playback

Select the menu. (l 24)

[SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON]

If playback of a motion picture is stopped, [R] appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped scene.

To cancel the resume function

Set [RESUME PLAY] to [OFF].

≥ The memorised resume position is cleared if

you edit the scenes, etc.

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Playing back motion pictures by date

Scenes recorded on the same day can be played back in succession.

1 Select (BY DATE), then press

the joystick.

2 Select the playback date, then

press the joystick.

(When playing back motion pictures on the HDD)

(When playing back motion pictures on the SD card)

Playing back a playlist

Creating a new playlist (l 60)

[HDD]

1 Select (PLAYLIST), then press

the joystick.

2 Select the playlist to be played

back, then press the joystick.

3 Select the scene to start

playback, then press the joystick.

To select a different playlist

Select (PLAYLIST), then press the joystick.

To return to the screen showing the original scenes

Select (VIEW ALL), then press the joystick.

3 Select the scene to be played

back, then press the joystick.

To select a different date

Select (BY DATE), then press the joystick.

To return to the screen showing all scenes

Select (VIEW ALL), then press the joystick.

≥ Even if scenes are recorded on the same day,

they are grouped separately when the number of scenes exceeds 99.

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Playback

Still picture playback

[HDD] [SD]

1/;: Slide show start/pause. 2;: Plays back the previous picture. ;1: Plays back the next picture. ∫: Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails.

1 Rotate the mode dial to select .

2 Select the playback medium by

the menu. (l 24)

[MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD]

3 Select the file to be played back,

then press the joystick.

A File number (Page number: When [ ]/

[ ] is selected.) ≥ The method for selecting pages is the same as

for motion picture playback. (l 50)

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

4 Select the playback operation

with the joystick.

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∫ 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).

≥ 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.

≥ While this unit accesses the SD card (the SD

card access lamp is lit), do not open the SD card slot cover and remove the SD card.

≥ Do not operate the mode dial during the slide

show.

≥ It takes time to display the file, and how long it

will take depends on the number of pixels of the file.

≥ When a file is displayed as [ ] on the

thumbnail display, playback is not possible.

≥ 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.

≥ When set to the picture playback mode, the

power will not turn off even when the LCD monitor is closed.

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Editing

Deleting scenes/files

Important: The deleted scenes/files cannot be restored.

[HDD] [SD]

¬Deleting motion picture scenes:

Rotate the mode dial to select .

¬Deleting still picture files:

Rotate the mode dial to select .

¬Select [HDD] or [SD CARD] in

[MEDIA SELECT].

≥ To delete an unwanted part of a scene, use the

SPLIT&DELETE function. (l 58)

Deleting scenes/files one at a time

1 Press the button during

playback.

2 When the confirmation message appears

Select [YES], then press the

joystick.

Deleting multiple scenes/ files

1 Press the button in the

thumbnail display.

2 Select [SELECT] or [ALL] and

press the joystick.

(Only when [ALL] is selected) ≥ All the scenes/files on the HDD or SD card

except the locked scenes/files will be deleted. Proceed to step 5.

≥ When the date is selected in motion picture

playback, all scenes on the selected date are deleted.

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

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

The selected scene/file is encircled by a red frame.

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≥ To unselect the scene/file, press the joystick

again.

≥ Up to 50 scenes/files can be selected to be

deleted.

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/files

Repeat steps 3 to 5.

To complete editing

Press the MENU button.

≥ You can also delete scenes/files by the menu.

Select [EDIT SCENE] or [PHOTO SETUP] # [DELETE].

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

there are many scenes/files.

Deleting the copied scenes collectively

≥ The locked scenes or scenes of which copied

information was destroyed cannot be deleted.

∫ Notes for deleting scenes/files ≥ Do not turn off this unit while deleting.

≥ When you delete scenes/files, use a battery

with sufficient battery power or use the AC adaptor.

≥ Do not open the SD card slot cover and

remove the SD card while deleting scenes/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.

≥ When 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.

≥ When a still picture is copied to an SD card

using a PC and other equipment, it may not show up on the display of the unit. In this case, the image will not be deleted.

Scenes copied to a disc using the DVD burner or the supplied software (DVD COPY function) can be deleted as a group.

Copied icon ( ) is indicated in the thumbnail display after copying. (l 71, 89)

1 Select the menu. (l 24)

[EDIT SCENE] # [DELETE] # [COPIED]

2 When the confirmation message appears

Select [YES], then press the

joystick.

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Editing

Editing scenes

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

Function Operating method

Locking motion pictures

[HDD] [SD]

This is for preventing motion picture scenes from being deleted by mistake. (However, please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data on the medium will be erased.)

¬Select [HDD] or [SD CARD] in [MEDIA SELECT].

1 Select the menu. (l 24)

[EDIT SCENE] # [LOCK SET] # [YES]

2 Select the scene to be protected, then press

the joystick.

[ ] 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.

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Function Operating method

Dividing a scene to delete

[HDD]

This divides the recorded scenes in two and deletes the front half or back half.

¬Select [HDD] in [MEDIA SELECT].

1 Select the menu. (l 24)

[EDIT SCENE] # [SPLIT&DELETE] # [YES]

2 Select the scene to be divided, then press the

joystick.

3 When you reach the point where you want to divide the scene

Select [ ] with the joystick.

≥ Move the joystick left or right to fast forward/rewind playback. ≥ Using slow-motion playback or frame-by-frame playback makes it

easy to search for the point where you want to divide the scene. (l 51)

4 Select the half that you want to delete and

press the joystick.

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Function Operating method

Dividing a scene to delete

(Continued)

5 Select [YES], then press the joystick to play

back the part to be deleted.

≥ When [NO] is selected, the confirmation message appears.

Proceed to step 6.

When you stop the playback, the confirmation message appears.

6 Select [YES], then press the joystick.

To continue dividing and deleting other scenes

Repeat steps 2 to 6.

To complete editing

Press the MENU button.

≥ It is impossible to divide and delete scenes with a short recording

time. The length of the remaining scenes must be 3 seconds or longer.

≥ It is impossible to set the dividing point at the beginning or the

end of the scene.

≥ When a scene that was divided and deleted using the

SPLIT&DELETE function is copied to a disc using the DVD burner or the supplied software and played back on another device, a maximum of about 1 second of the deleted part may be played back.

≥ If a scene with [ ] (copied icon) is divided and deleted, the

copied information is erased. (l 71)

≥ The actual division may slightly slip off the previously designated

dividing point.

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Editing

Using playlists

You can create a playlist by gathering your favourite recorded scenes. Since the playlist is not created by copying data, playlists consume a very small amount of HDD space. ≥ When 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 playlists on the HDD: 4

The maximum number of playlist scenes on the HDD: 99

≥ If original scenes are deleted, the portion of playlists created with these scenes is also deleted.

[HDD]

Creating a new playlist

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

¬Select [HDD] in [MEDIA SELECT].

1 Select (PLAYLIST), then press

the joystick.

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2 Select [CREATE], then press the

joystick.

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3 Select the scene to be added to

the playlist, then press the

joystick.

The selected scene is encircled by a red frame.

≥ To unselect the scene, press the joystick again. ≥ Up to 50 scenes can be selected and added. ≥ The scenes are registered in the playlist in the

order that they were selected.

4 Press the MENU button.

5 When the confirmation message appears

Select [YES], then press the joystick.

Editing a playlist

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

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

¬Select [HDD] in [MEDIA SELECT].

1 Select (PLAYLIST), then press

the joystick.

Function Operating method

Deleting scenes

The method for deleting playlist scenes is the same as for “Deleting scenes/files”. (l 55)

≥ If you delete scenes on a playlist, it will not affect the original

scenes.

≥ When [ALL] is selected, the selected playlist will be deleted. ≥ You can also delete playlist scenes by the menu. Select [EDIT] #

[DELETE].

≥ 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. ≥ When a playlist is deleted, the number of each subsequent

playlist decreases by one.

2 Select the playlist to be edited,

then press the joystick.

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Function Operating method

Adding scenes to playlist

Scenes can be added to the created playlist.

Moving scenes within a playlist

It is possible to change the sequence of scenes in the playlist by moving them to another position.

Select the menu. (l 24) [EDIT] # [ADD] # [YES]

The following steps are the same as steps 3 to 5 in “Creating a new playlist”. (l 60)

1 Select the menu. (l 24)

[EDIT] # [MOVE] # [YES]

2 Select the scene to be moved, then press the

joystick.

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

3 Select the position to insert the scene, then

press the joystick.

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To continue moving other scenes in the playlist

Repeat steps 2 to 3.

To complete editing

Press the MENU button.

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Editing

Editing still pictures

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

Function Operating method

Locking still pictures

[HDD] [SD]

This is for preventing still picture files from being deleted by mistake. (However, please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data on the medium will be erased.)

¬Select [HDD] or [SD CARD] in [MEDIA SELECT].

1 Select the menu. (l 24)

[PHOTO SETUP] # [LOCK SET] # [YES]

2 Select the file to be protected, then press the

joystick.

[ ] 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.

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Function Operating method

DPOF setting

[SD]

This is for writing the print data on selected still pictures.

∫ What is DPOF?

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a format which allows the user of a digital camera to define which captured images on the SD card are to be printed, together with information on the number of copies they wish to print. (Please note: Not all commercial printing services support this feature at this time.)

¬Select [SD CARD] in [MEDIA SELECT].

1 Select the menu. (l 24)

[PHOTO SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [SET]

2 Select the file to be set, then press the joystick.

3 Select the number of prints, then press the

joystick.

≥ 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

Select [PHOTO SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [CANCEL ALL].

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≥ 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.

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Function Operating method

Copying still picture files

[HDD] [SD]

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

1 Select the menu. (l 24)

[PHOTO SETUP] # [COPY]

2 Select desired direction and press the joystick.

: Copying from the HDD to an SD card : Copying from an SD card to the HDD

3 Select [SELECT] or [ALL] then press the

joystick.

≥ When [ALL] is selected, all still picture files in the HDD or SD card

will be copied. Proceed to step 6.

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

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

The selected file is encircled by a red frame.

≥ To unselect the scene, press the joystick again. ≥ Up to 50 files can be selected to be copied. ≥ The files are copied in the order that they were selected.

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

Press the MENU button.

6 When the confirmation message appears

Select [YES], then press the joystick.

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Function Operating method

Copying still picture files

(Continued)

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

To continue copying other files

Repeat steps 4 to 6.

To cancel copying halfway

Press the MENU button.

To complete editing

Press the MENU button.

≥ 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.

≥ In case of [ALL], the copying may take time if there are many

files.

≥ 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. ≥ When a still picture is copied to an SD card using a PC or other

equipment, it may not show up on the display of the unit. In this case, the image will not be copied to the HDD even if [ALL] is selected.

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Media management

HDD and SD card management

Formatting HDD

[HDD]

This is for initializing 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 PC, etc.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

¬Select [HDD] in [MEDIA SELECT].

1 Select the menu. (l 24)

[SETUP] # [FORMAT HDD] # [YES]

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.

Displaying HDD information

[HDD]

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

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

¬Select [HDD] in [MEDIA SELECT].

Select the menu. (l 24)

[SETUP] # [HDD STATUS] # [YES]

To exit the information screen

Press the MENU button.

≥ The unit indicating the capacity of the used and

usable area is 1 GB=1,073,741,824 bytes.

≥ (SDR-H60/SDR-H50) The 60 GB hard drive

utilizes a portion of the storage space for formatting, file management and other purposes. 60 GB is 60,000,000,000 bytes. Usable capacity will be less.

≥ (SDR-H40) The 40 GB hard drive utilizes a

portion of the storage space for formatting, file management and other purposes. 40 GB is 40,000,000,000 bytes. Usable capacity will be less.

Formatting an SD card

[SD]

This is for initializing SD cards. 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 PC, etc.

¬Select [SD CARD] in

[MEDIA SELECT].

1 Select the menu. (l 24)

[SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD] # [YES]

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. ≥ Do not open the card slot cover while

formatting. The formatting will stop.

≥ When you format the SD card, use a battery

with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor.

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

is formatted on other products (such as a PC), 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.

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With other products

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. ≥ 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.)

A AV cable (supplied)

≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. ≥ Do not use any other AV cables except the

supplied one.

≥ Select the video input on the TV that this

unit is connected to.

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

1 Connect this unit and a TV.

2 Turn on this unit, then rotate the

mode dial to select or .

3 Select the playback medium by

the menu. (l 24)

[MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD]

4 Start playback on this unit.

∫ If the image or audio from this unit does

not appear on the TV

≥ Check the connections. ≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they

go.

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

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

∫ To watch images with a 16:9

aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3)

If the images are squeezed horizontally on a TV with a 4:3 aspect ratio, change the menu setting to play back the pictures in the original aspect ratio. ≥ 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.)

Select the menu. (l 24)

[SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [4:3]

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]. ≥ 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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With other products

With a DVD burner

It is possible to copy images that have been recorded on this unit to discs by connecting the optional DVD burner. The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. (l 75)

Device capable of copying images to discs by connecting to this unit

sDVD burner/VW-BN1 ≥ We recommend using VW-BN1. ≥ Operation is not guaranteed with any other DVD drives. ≥ Use the Mini AB USB Connection Cable supplied with the DVD burner to connect this unit to the

DVD burner. (Operation cannot be guaranteed with cables other than the one supplied with the

DVD burner.)

About discs that can be used

New*1 12 cm discs (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW*2, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-RW*3, CD-R*3)

≥ Do not allow fingerprints or dirt to get on the recording/playback side of the disc. ≥ +RW/+R/+R DL discs or 8 cm discs cannot be used for copying. ≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the DVD burner for details about recommended discs, disc

handling, etc. *1 You cannot record on a disc that has already been used. However, a formatted DVD-RAM, DVD-

RW, or CD-RW disc can be used for copying. When a recorded DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, or CD-RW disc is inserted into the DVD burner, the disc is formatted and recording starts. The data recorded on the disc will be erased. Please be

aware that the erased data cannot be restored. *2 Supports motion pictures only *3 Supports still pictures only

∫ The different copying functions available when this unit is connected to

the DVD burner

Data Motion pictures Still pictures

Media HDD SD HDD/SD

DVD COPY function

1 ALL SCENES ¥¥ ¥71

2 ADDED SCENES ¥¥ –71

FAVOURITE SCENES function

3 SELECT SCENES ¥¥ –72

4 SELECT DATE ¥¥ –73

5 SELECT PLAYLIST ¥ ––73

¥: applicable –: not applicable

≥ It is impossible to copy motion pictures and still pictures simultaneously. ≥ It is impossible to copy data from the HDD and SD card simultaneously. ≥ You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc. ≥ The order in which the scenes are copied cannot be changed.

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Connecting this unit to the DVD burner

Connect this unit to the DVD burner to copy data to discs or play back motion pictures or still pictures that were copied to a disc.

Mini B

Mini A

A Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with the DVD burner) B DVD burner (optional)

≥ Connect the Mini A terminal to this unit and the Mini B terminal to the DVD burner. ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.

1 Connect the AC adaptor supplied with the DVD burner to the DVD burner.

≥ You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit.

2 Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.

≥ If a battery is used, operation is not possible when this unit is connected to a DVD burner.

3 Turn on the power to this unit.

4 Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the Mini AB USB Connection

Cable (supplied with the DVD burner).

≥ The DVD burner function selection screen will appear.

5 Insert the disc in the DVD burner.

≥ Insert the disc into the DVD burner after connecting the DVD burner to this unit.

≥ Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it. ≥ If the DVD burner is connected to this unit with a disc already inserted, the message “CANNOT

CHECK CONNECTED DEVICE. DISCONNECT THE USB CABLE FROM THIS UNIT.” may be displayed after “Please Wait.” is displayed for over a minute. When this happens, disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable from the unit and remove the disc from the DVD burner to make sure the disc is usable and was not inserted upside down. (l 69)

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DVD COPY function

[HDD] [SD]

Images recorded on this unit can be backed up to discs. Copied information is recorded in the motion picture scenes that are copied to a disc using the DVD COPY function. It is possible to write only scenes that are added after copying or delete the copied scenes as a group.

¬Connect this unit to the DVD burner. (l 70)

1 Copying all the scenes to discs

Copy all motion pictures or still pictures on any of the media to discs.

1 Select menus with the following

procedures.

[BURN DISC] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] #

[VIDEO] or [PICTURE]# [DVD COPY]

# [ALL SCENES]

* Only when [VIDEO] is selected.

2 Copying added scenes to discs

Copy scenes on the media, which are added after being copied to the disc using the DVD COPY function (scenes that the copied icons ( ) are not indicated), to discs.

1 Select menus with the following

procedures.

[BURN DISC] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] # [VIDEO] # [DVD COPY] # [ADDED SCENES]

2 Select [YES], then press the joystick.

A The number of discs necessary for copying by

≥ When a recorded DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, or CD-RW disc is inserted in the DVD burner, a message

confirming whether the contents of the disc can be erased or not is displayed. After confirming that the data can be erased, select [YES].

≥ When a message appears indicating copying is complete, then press the joystick. If all scenes are

copied, it is possible to create another set with the same contents. Follow the instructions on the screen. To finish, eject the disc and disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable.

disc type.

≥ When 2 or more discs are necessary for copying,

follow the on-screen instructions to switch discs.

≥ Press the MENU button in the middle of the operation to return to the initial menu screen.

∫ Copied icon ( )

The copied information is recorded in motion picture scenes that are copied to a disc using the DVD COPY function, and [ ] is indicated on the thumbnail. ≥ Motion picture scenes indicated with [ ] can be deleted as a group using the delete menu.

(l 56)

≥ The copied information will be deleted when using the SPLIT&DELETE function to split and delete

scenes that were copied using the DVD COPY function. Therefore these scenes will be copied again when using the ADDED SCENES function.

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FAVOURITE SCENES function

A B

It is possible to select motion picture scenes recorded on this unit and record them on a single DVD disc, as well as copy scenes by selecting the recording date. It is also possible to copy playlists created on the HDD to DVD discs.

¬Connect this unit to the DVD burner. (l 70)

3 Selecting the scenes to copy to 1 disc

[HDD] [SD]

Select scenes from the recorded motion pictures to copy to a single DVD disc.

1 Select menus with the following procedures.

[BURN DISC] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] # [VIDEO] # [FAVOURITE SCENES] #

[SELECT SCENES]

≥ When a recorded DVD-RAM or DVD-RW disc is inserted in the DVD burner, a message confirming

whether the contents of the disc can be erased or not is displayed. After confirming that the data can be erased, select [YES].

2 Select the scenes to be copied and then press the joystick.

A Data size of the scene B Remaining space on the disc

The selected scene is encircled by a red frame.

≥ To unselect the scene, press the joystick again. ≥ Up to 50 scenes can be set in succession. ≥ If the total data size of the scene exceeds the disc capacity, the remaining space on the disc display

will turn red and the amount in excess will be displayed. Select scenes so that they fit on to one disc.

* The units of usable capacity on a DVD disc are 1 MBl1,048,576 bytes.

3 When the confirmation message appears

Select [START], then press the joystick.

4 Select [YES], then press the joystick.

≥ When a message appears indicating copying is complete, then press the joystick. It is possible to

create another disc with the same contents. Follow the instructions on the screen. To finish, eject the disc and disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable.

≥ Press the MENU button in the middle of the operation to return to the initial menu screen.

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4 Selecting the scenes by date to copy to discs

5 Selecting the scenes by playlist to copy to discs

[HDD] [SD]

Scenes recorded with this unit are selectively copied by date to DVD discs.

1 Select menus with the following

procedures.

[BURN DISC] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] #

[VIDEO] # [FAVOURITE SCENES] #

[SELECT DATE]

Playlists created on the HDD of this unit are copied to DVD discs.

1 Select menus with the following

procedures.

[BURN DISC] # [HDD] # [VIDEO] # [FAVOURITE SCENES] # [SELECT PLAYLIST]

2 Select the date/playlist to be copied and then press the joystick.

The selected date/playlist is encircled by a red frame.

≥ To unselect the date/playlist, press the joystick again. ≥ Up to 50 dates can be set in succession.

3 Press the MENU button.

4 When the confirmation message appears

Select [YES], then press the joystick.

[HDD]

5 Select [YES], then press the joystick.

≥ When a recorded DVD-RAM or DVD-RW disc is inserted in the DVD burner, a message confirming

whether the contents of the disc can be erased or not is displayed. After confirming that the data can be erased, select [YES].

≥ When a message appears indicating copying is complete, then press the joystick. It is possible to

create another set with the same contents. Follow the instructions on the screen. To finish, eject the disc and disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable.

≥ Press the MENU button in the middle of the operation to return to the initial menu screen.

A The number of discs necessary for copying by

disc type.

≥ When 2 or more discs are necessary for copying,

follow the on-screen instructions to switch discs.

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Notes for copying data to discs using the DVD burner

When deleting data on the media after making a copy, be sure to play back the discs to check that they have been copied correctly before deleting. (l 75)

When a disc that was created with this unit and the DVD burner is inserted into the DVD recorder, a message may be displayed prompting you to format the disc. Do not format the disc because all data will be erased and cannot be recovered. Refer to the operating instructions of the DVD recorder for details.

≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or

disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable while copying. Also, do not shake this unit and the DVD burner.

≥ You cannot connect a USB hub and use it. ≥ You cannot eject a disc while copying. ≥ When data is divided and copied to more than

one disc, a disc with a large unused area may result since data is recorded by scene.

≥ After data is copied to a disc, images cannot be

added to the disc by connecting the unit to the DVD burner.

≥ Use of a CD-RW or CD-R disc is

recommended for copying still pictures that are small in size.

≥ If “READING DISC...” is displayed on the

screen for more than 2 minutes, remove the disc from the DVD burner and make sure the disc is usable and was not inserted upside down. (l 69)

≥ There is no guarantee that a disc created by

connecting this unit and the DVD burner will play back on any playable device.

≥ The recording date for scenes or files copied to

a disc using the DVD burner with this unit is the date that the scene or file was copied. This date may not be displayed properly depending on the software used.

≥ Data that has been recorded on another device

may not be copied, or it may not play properly even if it is copied.

≥ When a still picture is copied to an SD card

using a PC and other equipment but it does not show up on the display of the unit, the image will not be copied to the disc.

∫ About the time it takes to copy

The time it takes for copying to 1 disc. (When copying 4 GB of motion pictures to 1 disc)

Disc type Copy time

DVD-RAM Approx. 40 min to 90 min

DVD-RW Approx. 30 min to 60 min

DVD-R Approx. 15 min to 60 min

The time it takes to copy differs depending on the number of scenes recorded on the media, type of disc, number of discs copied, and the room temperature. Also, it takes time to automatically verify the copied data. For this reason, it may take longer to copy than the recording time on the medium. Wait until the message is displayed indicating completion of copying. ≥ A DVD-R DL disc has two layers of recording

surface so the copy time is approximately 1.5 to 2 times that of a DVD-R disc.

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Playing back a disc inserted in the DVD burner

You can play back the motion pictures or the still pictures copied to a disc.

1 Connect this unit to the DVD burner. (l 70)

2 Select [PLAY DISC], then press the joystick.

≥ The motion pictures or the still pictures on the disc are displayed as thumbnails.

3 Select the scene/file to be played back, then press the joystick.

4 Select the playback operation with the joystick.

≥ The playback operation is the same as when playing back motion pictures or still pictures. (l 50, 53) ≥ After playback, eject the disc and disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable.

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With other products

With other video devices

Dubbing images onto other video devices

[HDD] [SD]

You can create a playlist by gathering the scenes on the HDD that you want to dub, then dub only the scenes in this playlist to other devices. (l 60)

≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying

about the battery running down.

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

A AV cable (supplied)

≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. ≥ Do not use any other AV cables except

the supplied one.

≥ Select the video input on the video

device and TV that this unit and the

video device are connected to.

3 Select the playback medium by

the menu. (l 24)

[MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD]

4 Start playback on this unit.

Then start recording on the connected device.

To stop dubbing

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

∫ Using SD card slot of other video

devices

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. ≥ 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 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).

1 Connect this unit to a video

device.

2 Turn on this unit, then rotate the

mode dial to select .

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With other products

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.) ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.

1 Connect this unit to a printer.

The USB function selection screen will appear.

2 Select [PictBridge] # [HDD] or

[SD CARD] then press the joystick.

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

3 Select a file to be printed, then

press the joystick.

A USB cable (supplied)

≥ Insert the USB connectors as far as they

will go.

≥ Do not use any other USB connection

cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.)

4 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 can be selected to be printed.

5 Press the MENU button to

display the PictBridge menus.

6 Select the date print setting on

[DATE PRINT], then press the joystick.

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

setting is unavailable.

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7 Select the paper size setting on

[PAPER SIZE], then press the joystick.

[STANDARD]: Size specific to the printer [4x5 INCH]: L size [5x7 INCH]: 2L size [4x6 INCH]: Postcard size [A4]: A4 size

≥ You cannot set paper sizes not supported on

the printer.

8 Select the layout setting on

[PAGE LAYOUT], then press the joystick.

[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.

≥ 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.

≥ 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.

≥ Avoid the following operations during printing.

These operations disable proper printing.

jDisconnecting the USB cable jOpening the SD card slot cover and

removing the SD card

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 in [ ] mode

may be cut off. Check before printing (print preview). 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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Preparation

Recording

Playback

With a PC

Others

80 Before using

84 Setup

88 Using software

90 Using a Macintosh

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Before using

What you can do with a PC

When you have installed VideoCam Suite from the supplied CD-ROM and connected your PC to the unit, you can perform the operations described below.

B C

A Play back images recorded by this unit on a PC. B Copy images recorded by this unit onto the PC hard disk.

Select the desired images and create original DVD-Video discs.

C Edit (split, merge, or delete) images copied to a PC.

Create playlists.

≥ VideoCam Suite can handle images recorded with this unit or by using VideoCam Suite. Images

created with other video cameras, DVD recorders, software and commercial DVD-Videos are not supported.

≥ We cannot guarantee proper operation of this unit if you use software other than that supplied. ≥ Do not copy images recorded on this unit using any software other than the supplied software.

∫ Adobe Reader

To view the installed operating instructions, Adobe Reader (Adobe Acrobat Reader) 5.0 or later is required. If the Adobe Reader (Adobe Acrobat Reader) is not already installed on your PC, you can install it from the CD-ROM. Click the desired language in [Setup Menu], and follow the on-screen messages to install. ≥ The following system requirements are necessary in order to install Adobe Reader from the supplied

CD-ROM.

jIntel Pentium III or equivalent processor jMicrosoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2, or Microsoft Windows Vista

j128 MB of RAM (256 MB recommended for complex forms or large documents) jMicrosoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or 7.0, Firefox 1.5 or 2.0, Mozilla 1.7, AOL 9

≥ If the application cannot be installed under the system requirements listed above, execute

Windows Update and then attempt to install the application again.

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Before using

Operating environment

≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. ≥ When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, 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 PC. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other

USB cables.)

∫ VideoCam Suite 1.0

Personal computer IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer

OS Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium

CPU Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or higher

RAM Windows Vista: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)

Display High Colour (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended)

Free hard disk space DMA transfer effective at Ultra DMA/33 or more (Ultra DMA/100 or higher

Necessary software DirectX 9.0c or later

Disc drive A drive that supports recording on DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-RAM discs

Sound DirectSound support

Interface USB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) is recommended]

Other requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device

(Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz or higher recommended)

Windows XP/2000: 256 MB or more

Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more Video card supporting DirectX 9.0c (supports overlay of DirectDraw)

recommended) For installing the application: 150 MB or more When creating discs (DVD-Video):

5 GB or more for the work folder (10 GB or more in the case of dual layer discs)

≥ If compression setting is enabled, errors may occur during recording.

Please uncheck [Compress this drive and clear the disc area] in [Properties] on the hard disk drive.

≥ If you install the software on a PC that is not compatible with

DirectX 9.0c, the PC may not work properly. If you are unsure whether

or not your PC is compatible, contact the maker of your PC. Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 6.0 or later (required to display the operating instructions) ≥ For Windows Vista, use Adobe Reader 8.0 or later.

SD card reader/writer (required to read and write the SD card)

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≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some

personal computers cannot be used.

≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only. ≥ This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98/98SE,

Windows Me and Windows NT.

≥ Operation on an upgraded OS is not guaranteed. ≥ Operation is not guaranteed on computers that are not PC/AT compatible. ≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment. ≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-CPU environment. ≥ Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition,

Windows Vista Business/Enterprise and 64 bit operation systems.

≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and

Simplified Chinese.

≥ 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. ≥ Depending upon the environment of your PC, 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.

≥ If your PC does not satisfy the above system requirements, an error may occur when writing data to

disc.

∫ SD card reader function (mass storage)

Personal computer IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer

OS Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4

CPU Windows Vista: Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz or higher

RAM Windows Vista Home Basic:

Interface USB port

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium

Windows XP/2000: Intel Pentium II 300 MHz or higher

512 MB or more

Windows Vista Home Premium:

1GB or more

Windows XP/2000: 32 MB or more (64 MB or more recommended)

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

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End User License Agreement

Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.

You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User Software Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (“Matsushita”), its distributors or dealers from which you made the purchase.

Article 1 License Licensee is granted the right to use the software, including the information recorded or described on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any other media provided to Licensee (collectively “Software”), but all applicable rights to patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets in the Software are not transferred to Licensee.

Article 2 Use by a Third Party Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or allow any third party, whether free of charge or not, to use, copy or modify the Software, except as expressly provided for in this Agreement.

Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software Licensee may make a single copy of the Software in whole or in part solely for back-up purposes.

Article 4 Computer Licensee may only use the Software on a single computer at a single location.

Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Disassembly Licensee may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software, except to the extent either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where Licensee resides. Matsushita, or its distributors or dealers will not be responsible for any defects in the Software or damage to Licensee caused by Licensee’s reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembly of the Software.

Article 6 Limitation of Liability The Software is provided “AS-IS” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, warranties of non-infringement, merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose. Further, Matsushita does not warrant that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free. Matsushita or any of its distributors or dealers will not be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensee’s use of the Software.

Article 7 Export Control Licensee agrees not to export or re-export to any country the Software in any form without the appropriate export licenses under regulations of the country where Licensee resides, if necessary.

Article 8 Termination of License The right granted to Licensee hereunder will be automatically terminated if Licensee violates any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Upon such automatic termination, Licensee must destroy the Software and related documentation together with all the copies thereof at Licensee’s own expense.

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Setup

Installation

When installing the software, log on to your PC as the Administrator (or with a user name with equivalent authorization) or with the user name for a standard user account. (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

PC while the software is being installed.

For Windows Vista:

If [User Account Control] dialogue appears, click [Continue].

Installing VideoCam Suite

1 Insert the CD-ROM into the PC.

The [Setup Menu] screen will appear. ≥ If the [Setup Menu] screen does not appear,

double-click the CD-ROM drive icon in [My Computer (Computer)].

2 Click [VideoCam Suite 1.0].

5 Select [Yes] or [No] to create

shortcut.

6 Select the country or region

where you live, then click [Next].

≥ If the country or region cannot be selected,

select [PAL Area].

≥ When the confirmation message appears, click

[Yes].

7 Click [Install] to start the

installation process.

3 Click [Next].

4 Select where the application is to

be installed, then click [Next].

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will appear

Check the contents, then close the window.

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9 Select [Yes, I want to restart my

computer now.], then click [Finish].

∫ For Windows XP

1 Select [start] # [Control Panel]

# [Add or Remove Programs].

The PC 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 on a PC that is not compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the PC may not work properly. If you are unsure whether or not your PC is compatible, contact the PC manufacturer.

Uninstalling the software

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

∫ For Windows Vista

1 Select [Start] # [Control Panel]

# [Uninstall a program].

2 Select [VideoCam Suite 1.0], then

click [Remove].

∫ For Windows 2000

1 Select [Start] # [Settings] #

[Control Panel] # [Add/Remove Programs].

2 Select [VideoCam Suite 1.0], then

click [Change/Remove].

2 Select [VideoCam Suite 1.0], then

click [Uninstall].

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Setup

Connection and recognition

After the software is installed, the unit must be connected to the PC and be correctly recognised by the PC. ≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC.

A USB cable (supplied)

≥ Insert the USB connectors as far as they will

go.

≥ Do not use any other USB connection cables

except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.)

¬Connect this unit to the AC adaptor

and turn on the unit.

1 Connect this unit to a PC.

The USB function selection screen will appear.

2 Select [PC CONNECT] # [HDD]

or [SD CARD] then press the joystick.

This unit is automatically detected by the PC.

≥ When the unit is connected to a PC, its

power cannot be turned off. Disconnect the USB cable before turning this unit off. (l 87)

≥ Do not disconnect the USB cable or AC

adaptor while the access lamp is on or access icon ( or ) appears on the LCD monitor. Doing so may damage the data on the HDD or SD card.

≥ The HDD and SD card cannot be accessed

simultaneously.

≥ It may be necessary to reboot the PC after

connecting this unit to it for the first time.

About the PC display

When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive. ≥ This unit supports only the readout of data

using the PC. The PC cannot write data to the unit, or erase data from the unit.

≥ Depending on the operating environment of the

PC, the shape of the drive icon and the drive name will differ.

∫ Drive icons

The icon is displayed in [My Computer (Computer)].

When accessing the HDD

≥ Windows Vista:

≥ Windows XP:

≥ Windows 2000:

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When accessing the card

≥ Windows Vista:

≥ Windows XP:

≥ Windows 2000:

∫ Copying still pictures on PC

HDD or SD card reader function (mass storage)

When the unit is connected to a PC and the HDD or the SD card can be used as an external drive, still pictures on the drive can be copied to the PC with Windows Explorer or other programmes.

1 Double click the folder that contains the

files on the drive ([100CDPFP] etc.).

2 Drag and drop the files onto the

destination folder (on the PC hard disk).

≥ Do not delete the SD card’s folders. Doing so

may make the SD card unusable in this unit.

≥ Always use this unit to format SD cards.

∫ Example folder structure

HDD

SD card

≥ SD-Video format motion pictures are stored in

the [PRG¢¢¢] folder. (“¢¢¢” denotes base-16 (hexadecimal) characters from 001 to FFF.)

≥ Up to 99 files can be recorded in the

[PRG¢¢¢] folder.

≥ JPEG format still pictures (IMGA0001.JPG

etc.) are stored in the [100CDPFP] folder.

≥ Up to 999 files can be recorded in the

[100CDPFP] or other such folder.

≥ The DPOF setting files are stored in the [MISC]

folder (SD card only).

To disconnect USB cable safely

1 Double click the ( ) icon in

task tray.

Hardware disconnect dialogue appears. ≥ Depending on your PC’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 CAM-SD USB Device] is selected and click [OK].

Click [Close], and you can safely disconnect the cable.

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Using software

Using VideoCam Suite

For Windows Vista: ≥ When using VideoCam Suite, log on to your PC as Administrator (or with a login name equally

authorized) or with the user name for a standard user account. If you log on with a user name for a guest user account, the software cannot be used.

For Windows XP/2000: ≥ When using VideoCam Suite, log on to your PC as Administrator (or with a login name equally

authorized). If you log on with a login name other than Administrator, the software cannot be used.

Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [Panasonic] # [VideoCam Suite 1.0] # [VideoCam Suite].

Refer to the operating instructions of the software (PDF file) for details on how to use it.

Reading the operating instructions of the software

≥ You will need Adobe Reader to read the PDF

operating instructions. (l 80)

Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [Panasonic] # [VideoCam Suite 1.0] # [Manual].

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DVD COPY function

[HDD]

When VideoCam Suite is used, you can easily create DVD-Video discs by pressing the unit’s DVD COPY button. Among the motion pictures 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 devices.

¬Insert a DVD disc in a drive for DVD

writing on the PC.

1 Connect this unit to a PC. (l 86)

2 Press the DVD COPY button.

DVD COPY

(copied icon) and can be deleted as a group using the deletion menu. (l 56, 71)

≥ The order of the motion pictures on a disc are

set automatically when the disc is created with the DVD COPY function. In order to designate the order in which the motion pictures are copied to a disc, import the motion pictures onto the PC, and then write them to the DVD disc. (l 88)

≥ Once scenes have been copied using the

DVD COPY function, they cannot be copied a second or subsequent time. Import the motion pictures onto the PC, and then write them to the DVD disc. (l 88)

When deleting data on the HDD after making a copy, be sure to play back the discs to check that they have been copied correctly before deleting.

[Create DVD-Video Disc] screen appears.

≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the

software (PDF file) for details on how to use it.

≥ After copying is complete, a message appears.

If [OK] is clicked, the USB function will be set to [PC CONNECT]. Before turning this unit off, disconnect the USB cable (l 87).

≥ Any scenes that are copied with the

DVD COPY function are indicated by the [ ]

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Using a Macintosh

If using a Macintosh

∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)

Personal computer Macintosh

OS Mac OS X v10.4

PowerPC G5 (1.8 GHz or higher)

CPU

RAM 64 MB or more

Interface USB port

≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some

personal computers cannot be used.

≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS. ≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.

Intel Core Duo Intel Core Solo

∫ Copying still pictures on PC

1 Connect this unit to a PC via the

supplied USB cable.

≥ The USB function selection screen will appear.

2 Select [PC CONNECT] # [HDD]

or [SD CARD] then press the joystick.

3 Double-click [HDD_CAMERA] or

[NO NAME] displayed on the desktop.

≥ Files are stored in [100CDPFP] folder etc. in

the [DCIM] folder.

4 Drag and drop the files onto

destination folder (on the PC hard disk).

∫ To disconnect USB cable safely Drag [HDD_CAMERA] or [NO NAME]

disk icon to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB cable.

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Preparation

Recording

Playback

With a PC

Others

92 Indications

97 Helpful hints

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Indications

∫ Media indications

HDD is selected

SD card is selected

∫ Recording indications

Motion picture recording

R 0h30m

MNL

AWB

1/100 OPEN 0dB

15.11.2008 12:34

Still picture recording

0.2

R 10000

MNL

AWB

1/100 OPEN 0dB

15.11.2008 12:34

R 0h30m Remaining time for recording

0h00m00s Elapsed recording time

15.11.2008 12:34

¥/; (Red) Recording/writing to the

; (Green) Recording pause (l 31)

PRE-REC

16:9

AUTO

MNL

MF Manual focus (l 46) 2t Zoom magnification indication

ª Back light compensation mode

0h00m00s

;

Remaining battery power (l 16)

Date/time indication (l 27)

medium (l 31)

PRE-REC (SDR-H60/ SDR-H50) (l 42)

Aspect ratio 16:9 (l 43) Auto mode (l 30) Manual mode (l 44)

(l 36)

(l 41) Image stabilizer (l 38)

1/100 Shutter speed (l 48) OPEN, F4.0 F number (l 48) 0dB Gain value (l 48)

Soft skin mode (l 41)

, Fade (White), Fade (Black)

(l 41)

Colour night view function (l 41)

ZOOM

Zoom microphone (l 37) Wind noise reduction (l 43)

+1 +2

, , , Power LCD plus function

-1-

, , Motion picture recording mode

XP SP LP

(l 28)

(l 33) Scene mode (l 45)

Sports mode Portrait mode Low light mode Spotlight mode Surf & snow mode

White balance (l 46)

AWB

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

Ø Self-Timer recording (l 42)

Number of recording pixels for still pictures (l 35)

0.3

0.2

640k480 640k360

Recording/accessing the HDD

(White) (Green)

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

, Still picture quality (l 35)

R 10000 Remaining number of still

pictures

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∫ Playback indications

Motion picture playback

Still picture playback

1 Playback (l 50)

; Pause (l 50)

5, / 6,

7/8 Last/first scene paused

9/: Skip playback (l 50)

D/E Slow-motion playback (l 51)

;1/2; Frame-by-frame playback

0h00m00s Motion picture playback time

, , Motion picture recording mode

XP SP LP

No.10 Scene number

R Resume playback (l 51)

100-0001 Still picture folder/file number

Fast forward/rewind (l 51)

(l 51)

Play mode (l 52) All scenes on the media displayed Scenes recorded on the selected date displayed Scenes in the selected playlist displayed

(l 33)

Volume adjustment (l 51)

Locked motion pictures and still pictures (l 57, 63)

Copied motion pictures (l 71)

display

1 DPOF already set

(to more than 1) (l 64)

Number of recording pixels for still pictures (l 35)

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.

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∫ Indications when other products

are connected

The DVD burner is connected

When the [BURN DISC] menu is selected

When the [PLAY DISC] menu is selected

Disc type (l 69) DVD-RAM disc DVD-RW disc DVD-R disc DVD-R DL disc CD-RW disc CD-R disc

When a printer compatible with PictBridge is connected (l 77)

, Accessing the HDD or an SD

card (l 86)

∫ Confirmatory indications

–– (Time display)

° The warning/alarm indication

The built-in battery is low. (l 27)

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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Indications

Messages

RECOMMEND DATA BACK UP PERIODICALLY.

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

HDD BACKUP RECOMMENDED.

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

THIS CARD CANNOT RECORD IN VIDEO MODE.

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

CHECK CARD.

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

ERROR OCCURRED. RECORDING IS STOPPED.

≥ When using an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording (l 20) When this message appears, it is recommended that you format the SD card being used. (l 67) 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 PC, 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 20)

THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED.

Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l 14) You are attempting to connect an AC adaptor not compatible with this unit. Use the supplied AC adaptor. (l 17) If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit (l 14), eject the battery and then insert it again. If the message appears even after repeating this several times, this unit needs repair. Detach the power and consult the dealer who you purchased this unit from. Do not attempt to repair it by yourself.

EXIT THE MENU THEN CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE.

CANCEL NIGHT VIEW MODE

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

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

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

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

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.

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OPERATION STOPPED. TEMPERATURE TOO LOW.

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.

PUSH THE RESET SWITCH.

An irregularity in the unit has been detected. Remove the SD card then press the RESET button to restart the unit. (l 103)

DISCONNECT USB CABLE.

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

CANNOT OPERATE WHILE USB CONNECTED.

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

ALL CONTENTS ON THIS DISC WILL BE DELETED. DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE?

The inserted disc contains recorded data. Confirm the contents by using the device that recorded the data before deletion.

THIS SCENE CANNOT BE READ, DISC COPY IS ABORTED.

To copy the scene again, delete the displayed scene first.

AN ERROR OCCURRED IN THE DVD BURNER. DISCONNECT THE USB CABLE FROM THIS UNIT.

Remove the Mini AB USB Connection Cable from this unit, and then turn the power off and then on again.

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 an SD 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 an SD card that has been recorded on another device. This may cause the loss of data

or the card.

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Helpful hints

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 that cannot be used simultaneously

Functions

Digital zoom ≥ In picture recording mode

Fade ≥ In picture recording mode

Colour night view ≥ While recording (Cannot set or cancel)

Backlight compensation ≥ When the colour night view function is used

Soft skin mode (Set and cancel) ≥ While recording

Help mode

Scene mode ≥ In auto mode

Change of white balance ≥ When digital zoom is used

Adjusting the shutter speed, iris/gain ≥ When the colour night view function is used

≥ (SDR-H60/SDR-H50) When PRE-REC is used

≥ In picture recording mode ≥ (SDR-H60/SDR-H50) When PRE-REC is used

(Cannot set or cancel)

≥ When the iris/gain is set

≥ (SDR-H60/SDR-H50) When PRE-REC is used

≥ When the colour night view function is used

≥ When the scene mode is used

Conditions which

disable the functions

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Helpful hints

What kind of cards can be used on this unit?

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

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

What should I do when the HDD is full?

Frequently asked questions

SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards can be used. (l 18) To record motion pictures, we recommend using SD cards from 256 MB to 16 GB that conform to Class 2 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating.

No, you cannot record continuously. Use [MEDIA SELECT] on the menu to switch the recording destination. (l 31, 34)

Copying still pictures is possible. (l 65) Copying motion pictures is not possible.

Use the supplied software to back up the data to a PC or a DVD disc. Images can also be copied to a disc by connecting this unit to the optional DVD burner. After that, delete unnecessary scenes or format the HDD. (l 55, 67)

∫ With a DVD burner

What type of device is required for playback of a disc created with the DVD burner?

A disc created with the DVD burner can be played back with a DVD player. (For disc compatibility, refer to the operating instructions of the player.) The DVD burner is capable of recording a maximum of 9999 still pictures on a single disc. Since the maximum number of still pictures that can be played back may vary with the player, some of the still pictures on the disc may not play back. If the device is not capable of playing the disc, connect the DVD burner to this unit for playback.

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∫ With a PC

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

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

Is playback and editing possible on a PC?

Use VideoCam Suite.

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 motion pictures recorded on the HDD. If you want to copy motion pictures from an SD card to a DVD disc, copy the motion pictures to a PC first and then copy them to a DVD disc. (l 88)

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Helpful hints

Troubleshooting

Problem Check points

This unit cannot be turned on.

This unit does not stay on long enough.

Battery runs down quickly.

This unit is turned off automatically.

This unit cannot be operated though it is turned on.

This unit does not operate normally.

≥ Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (l 14) ≥ 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.

≥ Make sure the LCD monitor is opened. ≥ The battery is affected by ambient temperature. In cold

places, the battery using time becomes shorter.

≥ 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 needs to be replaced.

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

power is automatically turned off to conserve battery life. To resume recording, turn the power back on. The power will not turn off automatically when the power save function (l 25) is set to [OFF].

≥ The unit cannot be operated unless you open the LCD

monitor.

≥ Remove the SD card then press the RESET button.

(l 103) 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 the SD card.)

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

The screen has changed suddenly. (Demo mode is on)

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

malfunction.

≥ If you set [DEMO MODE] to [ON] without inserting an SD

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]. (l 26)

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