Panasonic SDR-H20GN, SDR-H250GN Operating environment, ImageMixer3 for Panasonic

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With a computer

Operating environment

≥A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software.

≥When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a computer, 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 computer. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.)

∫ImageMixer3 for Panasonic

Hardware	IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer
OS	Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 3 or Service Pack 4
	Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
	Microsoft Windows XP Professional
CPU	Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or higher, Pentium 4, Celeron, or AMD Athlon XP/
	Duron of equivalent performance
	(Intel Pentium 4 1.7 GHz or higher recommended)
RAM	Windows 2000 Professional:
	128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)
	Windows XP Home Edition/Professional:
	256 MB or more (512 MB or more recommended)
Display	High Colour (16 bit) or more
	Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more
	Graphic accelerator supporting DirectX 9.0c or later and with 4 MB or more
	of VRAM
Free hard disk	For installing the application: 300 MB or more
space	When creating discs (DVD-Video):
	14 GB or more for the work folder (28 GB or more in the case of dual layer
	discs)
Necessary software	DirectX 9.0c
Sound	Sound Blaster or equivalent
Disc drive	Disc drive which has been manufactured and marketed since 1997 and
	which is capable of creating DVDs
Interface	Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) — A type
Languages	English, French, Spanish, German, Italian and Simplified Chinese
supported

≥You cannot use a Panasonic DVD Video Camera as a device for writing.

≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some computers cannot be used.

≥Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed is not guaranteed.

≥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.

≥This software is not compatible with a multi-CPU environment.

≥Operation on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and 64-bit operating system is not guaranteed.

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Contents SDR-H20GN Information for Your Safety Use only the recommended accessoriesIndemnity concerning recording content Carefully observe copyright lawsContents Dubbing images Creating DVD-Video discs101 104Features Before usingExtended recording Easy recording! l34Using with a computer! l Editing scenes! l59Accessories Optional accessoriesParts identification and handling Lens Leica Dicomar SDR-H250 Lens SDR-H20Card slot cover SD Card l Card access lamp Access l 17 Using grip belt Adjust the belt length and the pad positionUsing the lens cover SDR-H250 Before using Grip belt lUsing the LCD monitor Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor as desiredTripod receptacle During recordingInstall a button-type battery Using the remote control SDR-H250Concerning the button-type battery Remote control usable range HDD and SD card Concerning SD cardsDisplay on Screen Indication in these Instructions CapacityHandling precautions 256 MBHDD handling precautions Access lampCard access lamp Power supply Charging the batterySetup Charging lamp Lights up ChargingCharging time and recordable time Charging timeSDR-H250 SDR-H20Setup SDR-H20 Connecting to the AC outlet How to turn on the power Set the OFF/ON switch to onHow 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 on the power Open the LCD monitor To turn off the power Close the LCD monitorSet the OFF/ON switch to OFF to turn off the power Inserting/removing an SD cardSelecting a mode How to use the joystickSecurely close the card slot cover 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 screenOperating with remote control SDR-H250 Press the Menu buttonTo 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 Adjusting the LCD monitor Setup Display style Screen displayPower LCD Plus Basic camera positioning Before recordingRecording About auto mode Anti-Ground-Shooting AGS SDR-H250Recording motion pictures Screen indications in the video recording mode Recording modeTo end the recording Recording time elapsedHDD SD cardRecording still pictures Press the Photoshot button fully to take the picture SDR-H20 To record still pictures clearlyScreen indications in picture recording mode Concerning the focusing area SDR-H250Recording with a shutter operation effect Size of still pictures Selected recording destinationPicture Size Zoom in/out function Move the zoom leverDigital zoom function SideRecording yourself Recording with the video light SDR-H250To use the zoom microphone function Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens sideBacklight compensation function Fade in/fade out 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 To cancel the tele macro function Tele macro function SDR-H250Colour night view function Move the joystick up to selectSelf-timer recording Recording guideline functionMove the joystick left to select Ø Press the Photoshot buttonWide mode Image stabilizer functionWind 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 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to Manual About the black balance adjustment SDR-H250Manual 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 shutter speed adjustment Manual iris/gain adjustmentMotion picture playback Select the scene to be played backPress the joystick Move the joystick to operateTo display the recording date during playback To adjust the volume Move the volume lever to change the volume levelFrame-by-frame playback Playing back motion pictures by dateScenes recorded on the same day are displayed as thumbnails Still picture playback Select the file to be played backSelected 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 Editing scenes Deleting scenesDeleting scenes one at a time Select the scene to be deleted, then press the joystickUsing playlists What is a playlist?Locking 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 Playing back a playlist Editing a playlistSelect the scene to start playback, then press the joystick Adding scenes to playlistMoving scenes Select the scene to be moved, then press the joystickDeleting 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 Dpof setting To cancel all Dpof settingsWhat is DPOF? Select the file to be protected, then press the joystickTo cancel copying halfway Copying still picture filesSelect Select or ALL and press the joystick Select the file to be copied, then press the joystickHDD management Card 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 With a TV Playback on TVConnect this unit and a TV Start playback on this unitWith a DVD recorder With a VCRDubbing recordings onto a DVD recorder Dubbing images onto other video devicesWith a printer PictBridge Connect this unit and a video deviceConnect this unit and a printer Select PictBridge # HDD or SD Card and press the joystickSelect the date print setting on Date Print Select the paper size setting on Paper SizeSelect 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 Operating environment ImageMixer3 for PanasonicUsable discs Using Built-in SD DriveDisc type Installing ImageMixer3 for Panasonic InstallationInsert the CD-ROM into the computer Software uninstallation Connection and recognition proceduresConnection and recognition Reading the software helpAbout the computer display Connect this unit and a computerSelect PC Connect # HDD or SD Card and press the joystick Drive iconsRotate the mode dial to select or Press the DVD Copy button To disconnect USB cable safelyDVD Copy function 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 Check the write settings and click OK To import still picturesInsert a DVD disc into the DVD drive and click Write tab Click Still image DMenus Menu listMotion picture recording menus Still picture recording menusStill picture playback menus Other menusDelete ALL l 64 Select l Beep BeepsBeeps for 4 times FlashIndications IndicationsMedia indications Recording indicationsConfirmatory indications Playback indicationsNo.10 LIMIT. Backup HDD then Format Recommend Data Back MessagesAbout recovery Functions that cannot be used simultaneously Frequently asked questions What should I do when the HDD is full?What kind of cards can be used on this unit? Can motion pictures be recorded on an SD card?Is playback possible on a computer? Is editing possible on a computer?Troubleshooting ≥ Is the memory of the HDD or card full? Playback pictureStops # Do not drop or shake this unit while operating it Recording stops≥ Is manual focus mode selected? Recorded still picturesAre not clear This unitCard then press the Reset button to restart the unit # SDR-H250 Press the Reset button with the projecting partSWITCH. is displayed ≥ Is this unit connected to a computer?Others With a computer Even if connected byReconnect the USB cable An image that should CD-ROM to your computer. l Will not start even whenWhen carrying the unit, do not drop or bump it About this unitAbout the AC adaptor About the batteryAbout the SD card LCD monitor About condensationCauses of condensation What to do if the lens is fogged upExplanation of terms Automatic white balanceWhite balance Auto focusSD Speed Class Rating Class Recording a subject with little contrastSpecifications SD Card/Hard Disk Video CameraDimensions Operating temperatureOthers Video output level Audio output level LineOthers Still pictures Picture sizeNumber of recordable PicturesNumber of recordable pictures on the HDD or an SD card 30 GB16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 512 MBOthers SDR-H20 Picture size 640k480 640k360111 LSQT1214 a