Panasonic SDR-H250GN operating instructions SDR-H20GN

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Operating Instructions

SD Card/Hard Disk

Video Camera

Model No.SDR-H250GN

SDR-H20GN

≥The illustration shows SDR-H250.

≥SDR-H20 does not have a video light.

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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Contents SDR-H20GN Use only the recommended accessories Information for Your SafetyCarefully observe copyright laws Indemnity concerning recording contentContents Creating DVD-Video discs Dubbing images101 104Before using FeaturesExtended recording Easy recording! l34Editing scenes! l59 Using with a computer! lOptional accessories AccessoriesParts identification and handling Lens Leica Dicomar SDR-H250 Lens SDR-H20Card slot cover SD Card l Card access lamp Access l 17 Adjust the belt length and the pad position Using grip beltUsing the lens cover SDR-H250 Before using Grip belt lAdjust the angle of the LCD monitor as desired Using the LCD monitorTripod receptacle During recordingInstall a button-type battery Using the remote control SDR-H250Concerning the button-type battery Remote control usable range Concerning SD cards HDD and SD cardDisplay on Screen Indication in these Instructions Capacity256 MB Handling precautionsAccess lamp HDD handling precautionsCard access lamp Charging the battery Power supplySetup Charging lamp Lights up ChargingCharging time Charging time and recordable timeSDR-H250 SDR-H20Setup SDR-H20 How to turn on the power Set the OFF/ON switch to on Connecting to the AC outletHow to turn off the power Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF How to turn the power on and off with the LCD monitorTo turn off the power Close the LCD monitor To turn on the power Open the LCD monitorSet the OFF/ON switch to OFF to turn off the power Inserting/removing an SD cardHow to use the joystick Selecting a modeSecurely close the card slot cover Basic operationsMove the joystick up, down, left or right to operate Video recording mode About the operation icons displayed in each modePicture playback mode Setup Picture recording modeUsing the menu screen Switching the languagePress the Menu button Operating with remote control SDR-H250To get back to the previous screen To exit the menu screenSelect a menu item Setting date and timePress the Menu button to exit the menu screen Setup Display style Screen display Adjusting the LCD monitorPower LCD Plus Basic camera positioning Before recordingRecording Anti-Ground-Shooting AGS SDR-H250 About auto modeRecording motion pictures Recording mode Screen indications in the video recording modeTo end the recording Recording time elapsedSD card HDDRecording still pictures To record still pictures clearly Press the Photoshot button fully to take the picture SDR-H20Concerning the focusing area SDR-H250 Screen indications in picture recording modeRecording with a shutter operation effect Size of still pictures Selected recording destinationPicture Size Move the zoom lever Zoom in/out functionDigital zoom function SideRecording with the video light SDR-H250 Recording yourselfTo use the zoom microphone function Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens sideFade in/fade out function Backlight compensation functionMove the joystick up to select ª To return to normal recordingMove the joystick left to select Soft skin modePress the recording start/stop button Tele macro function SDR-H250 To cancel the tele macro functionColour night view function Move the joystick up to selectRecording guideline function Self-timer recordingMove the joystick left to select Ø Press the Photoshot buttonImage stabilizer function Wide modeWind noise reduction function Recording images with a 169 aspect ratioTo cancel the wind noise reduction function Scene modeTo cancel the scene mode function To restore to the automatic adjustment Manual focus adjustmentWhite balance About the black balance adjustment SDR-H250 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to ManualManual adjustment mode About the white balance sensor aMove the joystick left or right to make the adjustment Manual shutter speed/ aperture adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Manual iris/gain adjustment Manual shutter speed adjustmentSelect the scene to be played back Motion picture playbackPress the joystick Move the joystick to operateTo display the recording date during playback Move the volume lever to change the volume level To adjust the volumeFrame-by-frame playback Playing back motion pictures by dateScenes recorded on the same day are displayed as thumbnails Select the file to be played back Still picture playbackSelected medium File number About still picture compatibilityLSQT1214GN.book 58 ページ２００７年２月８日木曜日午後８時５０分 Deleting scenes Editing scenesDeleting scenes one at a time Select the scene to be deleted, then press the joystickWhat is a playlist? Using playlistsLocking motion picture scenes Select the scene to be protected, then press the joystickTo add another scene to the same playlist Creating a new playlistTo play back a playlist Editing a playlist Playing back a playlistSelect the scene to start playback, then press the joystick Adding scenes to playlistSelect the scene to be moved, then press the joystick Moving scenesDeleting scenes Press the button in the thumbnail displayDeleting still picture files Editing still picturesDeleting files one at a time Select the file to be deleted, then press the joystick Locking still picture filesTo continue deleting other files To cancel all Dpof settings Dpof settingWhat is DPOF? Select the file to be protected, then press the joystickCopying still picture files To cancel copying halfwaySelect Select or ALL and press the joystick Select the file to be copied, then press the joystickCard management HDD managementFormatting HDD Displaying HDD informationLSQT1214GN.book 69 ページ２００７年２月８日木曜日午後８時５０分 Playback on TV With a TVConnect this unit and a TV Start playback on this unitWith a VCR With a DVD recorderDubbing recordings onto a DVD recorder Dubbing images onto other video devicesConnect this unit and a video device With a printer PictBridgeConnect this unit and a printer Select PictBridge # HDD or SD Card and press the joystickSelect the paper size setting on Paper Size Select the date print setting on Date PrintSelect the layout setting on page Layout Select a file to be printed, then press the joystickLSQT1214GN.book 74 ページ２００７年２月８日木曜日午後８時５０分 What you can do with a computer Before using with a computerWith a computer ImageMixer3 for Panasonic Operating environmentUsable discs Using Built-in SD DriveDisc type Installing ImageMixer3 for Panasonic InstallationInsert the CD-ROM into the computer Connection and recognition procedures Software uninstallationConnection and recognition Reading the software helpConnect this unit and a computer About the computer displaySelect PC Connect # HDD or SD Card and press the joystick Drive iconsTo disconnect USB cable safely Rotate the mode dial to select or Press the DVD Copy buttonDVD Copy function Double click the icon in task trayInsert a DVD disc into the DVD drive Playing back and importing imagesClick the desired scene and click Import B Click the desired scene and click Playback aCreating DVD-Video discs with the selected images To import still pictures Check the write settings and click OKInsert a DVD disc into the DVD drive and click Write tab Click Still image DMenu list MenusMotion picture recording menus Still picture recording menusStill picture playback menus Other menusDelete ALL l 64 Select l Beeps BeepBeeps for 4 times FlashIndications IndicationsMedia indications Recording indicationsConfirmatory indications Playback indicationsNo.10 Messages LIMIT. Backup HDD then Format Recommend Data BackAbout recovery Functions that cannot be used simultaneously What should I do when the HDD is full? Frequently asked questionsWhat kind of cards can be used on this unit? Can motion pictures be recorded on an SD card?Is editing possible on a computer? Is playback possible on a computer?Troubleshooting Playback picture ≥ Is the memory of the HDD or card full?Stops # Do not drop or shake this unit while operating it Recording stopsRecorded still pictures ≥ Is manual focus mode selected?Are not clear This unit# SDR-H250 Press the Reset button with the projecting part Card then press the Reset button to restart the unitSWITCH. is displayed ≥ Is this unit connected to a computer?Even if connected by Others With a computerReconnect the USB cable An image that should CD-ROM to your computer. l Will not start even whenAbout this unit When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump itAbout the AC adaptor About the batteryAbout the SD card About condensation LCD monitorCauses of condensation What to do if the lens is fogged upAutomatic white balance Explanation of termsWhite balance Auto focusRecording a subject with little contrast SD Speed Class Rating ClassSD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera SpecificationsOperating temperature DimensionsOthers Video output level Audio output level LinePicture size Others Still picturesNumber of recordable Pictures30 GB Number of recordable pictures on the HDD or an SD card16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 512 MBPicture size 640k480 640k360 Others SDR-H20111 LSQT1214 a