Panasonic SDR-H250EB operating instructions Self-timer recording, Recording guideline function

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Recording

To cancel the colour night view function

Select [ ] again.

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 you turn off the power or operate the mode dial, the colour night view function is cancelled.

If set in a bright place, the screen may become whitish for a while.

Self-timer recording

This is for recording shots of yourself as well.

[HDD] [SD]

You can record still pictures using the timer.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Press the joystick. Then move the joystick down to display the icon shown in the illustration.

1/2NEXT

2 Move the joystick left to select [Ø].

1/2NEXT

3 Press the Photoshot button [].

After the [Ø] display flashes for approx.

10 seconds, a still picture will be recorded.

After recording, the self-timer is cancelled.

If you press the Photoshot button [] halfway and then fully in auto focus mode, the subject

is focused when the button is pressed halfway. (SDR-H250)

When you press the Photoshot button [] fully in auto focus mode, the subject is focused just before recording. (SDR-H250)

To stop the timer midway through

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

If you turn off the power, the self-timer standby mode is cancelled.

Depending on the time taken to bring the subject into focus, the recording may take longer than the set time before the picture is taken.

Recording guideline function

Checking if the image is level.

[HDD] [SD]

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

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .

Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [GUIDE LINES] # [ON] and press the joystick.

MENU

To cancel the Recording guideline function

Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [GUIDE LINES] # [OFF] and press the joystick.

The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded.

The guidelines are not displayed while rotating the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself.

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Contents SDR-H20EB How to replace the Fuse Before useInformation for Your Safety Use only the recommended accessoriesProducts should not be mixed with general household waste Indemnity concerning recording content Carefully observe copyright lawsContents Before using with a computer InstallationUsing the recorded images on a Computer SpecificationsFeatures Before usingExtended recording Easy recording! l36Using with a computer! l Editing scenes! l61Accessories Sales and Support InformationOptional accessories Parts identification and handlingLens Leica Dicomar SDR-H250 Lens SDR-H20 Using grip belt Adjust the belt length and the pad positionUsing the lens cover SDR-H250 Rotate the lens cover open/close ringAttaching the lens cap SDR-H20 Tripod receptacleDuring recording Using the LCD monitor Using the remote control SDR-H250Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor as desired Install a button-type batteryRemote control usable range Concerning the button-type batteryHDD 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 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 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 ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Zoom in/out functionMove the zoom lever Digital zoom functionRecording 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 recordingSoft skin mode Move the joystick left to selectPress 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 ratioScene mode To cancel the wind noise reduction functionTo cancel the scene mode function Manual focus adjustment To restore to the automatic adjustmentWhite balance Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to Manual About the black balance adjustment SDR-H250Manual adjustment mode 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 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 compatibilityLSQT1211PALENG.book 60 ページ 2007年2月13日 火曜日 午後1時14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 joystickCreating a new playlist To add another scene to the same 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 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 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 informationLSQT1211PALENG.book 71 ページ 2007年2月13日 火曜日 午後1時14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 joystickLSQT1211PALENG.book 76 ページ 2007年2月13日 火曜日 午後1時14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 LSQT1211PALENG.book 80 ページ 2007年2月13日 火曜日 午後1時14分 Installation Installing ImageMixer3 for PanasonicInsert 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 Select the appropriate write settings and click WriteTo import still pictures Insert a DVD disc into the DVD drive and click Write tabMenus Menu listMotion picture recording menus Still picture recording menusOther menus Still picture playback menusDelete ALL l 66 Select l Beep BeepsBeeps for 4 times FlashIndications IndicationsMedia indications Recording indicationsPlayback indications Confirmatory 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 100 101 102 103 When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump it When you are not going to use the unit for an extended timeAbout this unit 104About the battery About the AC adaptorAbout the SD card 105Explanation of terms White balance Auto focus107 SD Speed Class Rating Class 108Recording a subject with little contrast Specifications SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera109 110 111 Number of recordable pictures on the HDD or an SD card 112113 Picture size 640k480 640k360Index 114115 LSQT1211 a