Panasonic SDR-H20GN, SDR-H250GN Recording yourself, Recording with the video light SDR-H250

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Recording

This function cannot be used in picture recording mode.

To use the zoom microphone function

[HDD] [SD]

The zoom microphone is linked to the zooming operation so that far-away sounds with a tele- shot and close-up sounds with a wide-angle shot are recorded more clearly.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON] and press the joystick.

MENU

Recording yourself

[HDD] [SD]

You can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitor.

¬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 91)

Recording with the video light (SDR-H250)

This built-in video light is for recording in dark places.

[HDD] [SD]

Gain up mode works with the video light to enhance the light’s brightness and brighten the natural colours in a scene.

Gain up mode cannot be used in picture recording mode.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .

Press the LIGHT button.

LIGHT

Each time you press the LIGHT button:

AVideo light and gain up mode on (video

recording mode only):

Brighter than when only the video light is on, but washed out images will appear.

BVideo light on:

To eliminate washed out images, use this mode.

CVideo light off

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Contents SDR-H20GN Information for Your Safety Use only the recommended accessoriesIndemnity concerning recording content Carefully observe copyright lawsContents 101 Dubbing imagesCreating DVD-Video discs 104Extended recording FeaturesBefore using Easy recording! l34Using with a computer! l Editing scenes! l59Parts identification and handling AccessoriesOptional accessories Lens Leica Dicomar SDR-H250 Lens SDR-H20Card slot cover SD Card l Card access lamp Access l 17 Using the lens cover SDR-H250 Using grip beltAdjust the belt length and the pad position Before using Grip belt lTripod receptacle Using the LCD monitorAdjust the angle of the LCD monitor as desired During recordingUsing the remote control SDR-H250 Install a button-type batteryConcerning the button-type battery Remote control usable range Display on Screen Indication in these HDD and SD cardConcerning SD cards Instructions CapacityHandling precautions 256 MBHDD handling precautions Access lampCard access lamp Setup Power supplyCharging the battery Charging lamp Lights up ChargingSDR-H250 Charging time and recordable timeCharging time SDR-H20Setup SDR-H20 How to turn off the power Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF Connecting to the AC outletHow to turn on the power Set the OFF/ON switch to on How to turn the power on and off with the LCD monitorSet the OFF/ON switch to OFF to turn off the power To turn on the power Open the LCD monitorTo turn off the power Close the LCD monitor Inserting/removing an SD cardSecurely close the card slot cover Selecting a modeHow to use the joystick Basic operationsMove the joystick up, down, left or right to operate About the operation icons displayed in each mode Video recording modeSetup Picture recording mode Picture playback modeSwitching the language Using the menu screenTo get back to the previous screen Operating with remote control SDR-H250Press the Menu button To exit the menu screenSetting date and time Select a menu itemPress the Menu button to exit the menu screen Adjusting the LCD monitor Setup Display style Screen displayPower LCD Plus Before recording Basic camera positioningRecording About auto mode Anti-Ground-Shooting AGS SDR-H250Recording motion pictures To end the recording Screen indications in the video recording modeRecording mode Recording time elapsedHDD SD cardRecording still pictures Press the Photoshot button fully to take the picture SDR-H20 To record still pictures clearlyRecording with a shutter operation effect Screen indications in picture recording modeConcerning the focusing area SDR-H250 Size of still pictures Selected recording destinationPicture Size Digital zoom function Zoom in/out functionMove the zoom lever SideTo use the zoom microphone function Recording yourselfRecording with the video light SDR-H250 Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens sideMove the joystick up to select ª Backlight compensation functionFade in/fade out function To return to normal recordingSoft skin mode Move the joystick left to selectPress the recording start/stop button Colour night view function To cancel the tele macro functionTele macro function SDR-H250 Move the joystick up to selectMove the joystick left to select Ø Self-timer recordingRecording guideline function Press the Photoshot buttonWind noise reduction function Wide modeImage stabilizer function Recording images with a 169 aspect ratioScene mode To cancel the wind noise reduction functionTo cancel the scene mode function Manual focus adjustment To restore to the automatic adjustmentWhite balance Manual adjustment mode Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to ManualAbout the black balance adjustment SDR-H250 About the white balance sensor aManual shutter speed/ aperture adjustment Move the joystick left or right to make the adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Manual shutter speed adjustment Manual iris/gain adjustmentPress the joystick Motion picture playbackSelect the scene to be played back Move the joystick to operateTo display the recording date during playback Frame-by-frame playback To adjust the volumeMove the volume lever to change the volume level Playing back motion pictures by dateScenes recorded on the same day are displayed as thumbnails Selected medium File number Still picture playbackSelect the file to be played back 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 one at a time Editing scenesDeleting scenes Select the scene to be deleted, then press the joystickLocking motion picture scenes Using playlistsWhat is a playlist? Select the scene to be protected, then press the joystickCreating a new playlist To add another scene to the same playlistTo play back a playlist Select the scene to start playback, then press the joystick Playing back a playlistEditing a playlist Adding scenes to playlistDeleting scenes Moving scenesSelect the scene to be moved, then press the joystick Press the button in the thumbnail displayEditing still pictures Deleting still picture filesDeleting files one at a time Locking still picture files Select the file to be deleted, then press the joystickTo continue deleting other files What is DPOF? Dpof settingTo cancel all Dpof settings Select the file to be protected, then press the joystickSelect Select or ALL and press the joystick To cancel copying halfwayCopying still picture files Select the file to be copied, then press the joystickFormatting HDD HDD managementCard management Displaying HDD informationLSQT1214GN.book 69 ページ 2007年2月8日 木曜日 午後8時50分 Connect this unit and a TV With a TVPlayback on TV Start playback on this unitDubbing recordings onto a DVD recorder With a DVD recorderWith a VCR Dubbing images onto other video devicesConnect this unit and a printer With a printer PictBridgeConnect this unit and a video device Select PictBridge # HDD or SD Card and press the joystickSelect the layout setting on page Layout Select the date print setting on Date PrintSelect the paper size setting on Paper Size 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 Before using with a computer What you can do with a computerWith a computer Operating environment ImageMixer3 for PanasonicUsing Built-in SD Drive Usable discsDisc type Installation Installing ImageMixer3 for PanasonicInsert the CD-ROM into the computer Connection and recognition Software uninstallationConnection and recognition procedures Reading the software helpSelect PC Connect # HDD or SD Card and press the joystick About the computer displayConnect this unit and a computer Drive iconsDVD Copy function Rotate the mode dial to select or Press the DVD Copy buttonTo disconnect USB cable safely Double click the icon in task trayPlaying back and importing images Insert a DVD disc into the DVD driveClick the desired scene and click Playback a Click the desired scene and click Import BCreating DVD-Video discs with the selected images Insert a DVD disc into the DVD drive and click Write tab Check the write settings and click OKTo import still pictures Click Still image DMotion picture recording menus MenusMenu list Still picture recording menusOther menus Still picture playback menusDelete ALL l 64 Select l Beeps for 4 times BeepBeeps FlashMedia indications IndicationsIndications Recording indicationsPlayback indications Confirmatory indicationsNo.10 LIMIT. Backup HDD then Format Recommend Data Back MessagesAbout recovery Functions that cannot be used simultaneously What kind of cards can be used on this unit? Frequently asked questionsWhat should I do when the HDD is full? Can motion pictures be recorded on an SD card?Is playback possible on a computer? Is editing possible on a computer?Troubleshooting Stops # Do not drop or shake this unit while operating it ≥ Is the memory of the HDD or card full?Playback picture Recording stopsAre not clear ≥ Is manual focus mode selected?Recorded still pictures This unitSWITCH. is displayed Card then press the Reset button to restart the unit# SDR-H250 Press the Reset button with the projecting part ≥ Is this unit connected to a computer?Reconnect the USB cable An image that should Others With a computerEven if connected by CD-ROM to your computer. l Will not start even whenWhen carrying the unit, do not drop or bump it About this unitAbout the battery About the AC adaptorAbout the SD card Causes of condensation LCD monitorAbout condensation What to do if the lens is fogged upWhite balance Explanation of termsAutomatic white balance Auto focusSD Speed Class Rating Class Recording a subject with little contrastSpecifications SD Card/Hard Disk Video CameraOthers Video output level DimensionsOperating temperature Audio output level LineNumber of recordable Others Still picturesPicture size Pictures16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB Number of recordable pictures on the HDD or an SD card30 GB 512 MBOthers SDR-H20 Picture size 640k480 640k360111 LSQT1214 a