Panasonic SDR-H50 101, Operation arbitrarily stops, Auto focus function does not work

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Problem

A function indication such as the remaining time indication or the elapsed time indication is not shown.

Recording does not start although power is supplied to this unit.

Recording starts but stops immediately.

The playback picture breaks up for a moment.

The operation arbitrarily stops.

Recording stops suddenly during motion picture recording on an SD card.

Recorded still pictures are not clear.

Auto focus function does not work.

Check points

≥If you set [SETUP]>[DISPLAY]>[OFF], indications other than warnings and date are not displayed.

≥No recording is possible while the SD card’s write protect switch is set to LOCK. (l 19)

≥If the HDD or SD card has no more available memory, free up some memory by deleting unnecessary scenes (l 55) or use a new SD card.

≥Is the unit set to the video recording mode or picture recording mode?

≥If the SD card slot cover is open, this unit may not operate normally. Close the card slot cover.

≥The unit is hot. Follow the messages on the display. To use the unit again, turn the unit off and leave it for a while.

≥If the recording stops when the HDD is used, back up the data on the HDD to a PC, etc. and then format the HDD. (l 67)

≥The drop detection function has activated to protect the HDD. Do not drop or shake this unit while operating it.

≥Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording. (l 20)

≥When using an SD card on which data has been written many times and the data writing speed has reduced, the recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording. Back up the data on the SD card to a PC, etc. and then format the SD card. (l 67)

≥If you try to record small or finely detailed objects with

[PICT.QUALITY] set at [ ], the images may break up into a mosaic-like pattern. Record with [PICT.QUALITY] set at [ ] instead. (l 35)

≥Press the AUTO button.

≥There are some recording subjects and surroundings for which the auto focus does not operate correctly. (l 108) If so, use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus. (l 46)

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Contents SDR-H50 SDR-H40 Information for Your Safety English Use only the recommended accessoriesEMC Electric and magnetic compatibility Carefully observe copyright laws Indemnity concerning recording contentContents Functions that cannot be used Specifications 110100 105CD-ROM AccessoriesOptional accessories Using with a DVD burner FeaturesUsing with a PC Extended recordingPreparation Slide open/close switch for the lens cover Before usingParts identification HandlingGrip belt Adjust the belt length and the pad positionLCD monitor 2527 Joystick Tripod receptacle Charging the battery Power supplyAbout batteries that you can use with this unit Charging lamp Charge aRemoving the battery Inserting the batteryCharging time and recordable time Battery capacity indicationCharging time Recordable timeConnect the DC cable to this unit Connecting to the AC outletDisplay on the screen Indication in these Before using 3 About HDD and SD cardsInstructions Capacity FunctionsAbout the miniSD Card About SD cardsHttp//panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ecam 16 GB SD card handlingHDD handling Access lampSecurely close the SD card slot cover Rotate the mode dial to OFFCardInserting/removing an SD How to turn the power on and off with the LCD monitor Selecting a modeTurning the unit on/off To turn onPress the Menu button Setup 2 Using the menu screenTo get back to the previous screen To exit the menu screenMotion picture recording menus Language selectionMenu list Still picture recording menus Photo SetupMotion picture playback menus Still picture playback menusPress the Menu button to finish the setting Setting date and time¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or Select the menu. lSetup # LCD SET # YES Setup 4 Adjusting LCD monitorBrightness ColourRecording Basic camera positioning About auto modeBefore recording Press the recording start/stop button to start recording Recording motion picturesMedia Select # HDD or SD Card To end the recordingAudio recording modes Screen indicationsSelect the menu. l24 ¬ Select SD Card in Media SelectHDD Recording modes and recordable timePress the recording start/stop button Recording still picturesSize of still pictures Selected recording destination Quality of still pictures To record still pictures clearlyRecording with a shutter sound effect Select the menu. l Number of pixels and picture qualityPicture Size Select the menu. l24 PICT.QUALITY Select the menu. l24Recording functions ¬ Rotate the mode dial to selectZoom in/out function Move the zoom leverQuick start Recording yourselfPress the O.I.S. button Image stabilizer functionSelect an icon with the joystick To cancel the functionOperation icons Picture recording mode Video recording modeOperation icons SDR-H50Soft skin mode Help modeBacklight CompensationTo stop the timer midway through ØSelf-timerSDR-H60/SDR-H50 PRE-RECMenus MenusRecording functionsManual focus mode Manual modeManual recording functions Press the Manual AF/MF buttonSelect the manual mode. l44 Select the menu. l Scene modeTo cancel the scene mode function Select the white balance mode with the joystick Manual focus adjustmentManual adjustment mode White balanceWhite balance sensor a When the display stops flashing, the setting is completeAdjust the settings with the joystick Manual shutter speed/ aperture adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Press the Auto button Select the manual mode. l44 Select or with JoystickPlayback Select the scene to be played back, then press the joystick Motion picture playbackTo cancel the resume function Setup # Resume Play # onTo change the playback speed Resuming the previous playback Select the menu. l24Playing back a playlist Playing back motion pictures by dateSelect the playback operation with the joystick Still picture playbackSelect the file to be played back, then press the joystick About still picture compatibility Deleting scenes/files one at Time Deleting scenes/filesDeleting multiple scenes/ files Press the button during playbackPress the button Deleting the copied scenes collectivelyTo continue deleting other scenes/files To complete editingEditing scenes To complete the settingsLocking motion pictures Select the scene to be protected, then press the joystick¬ Select HDD in Media Select Dividing a scene to deleteSelect the scene to be divided, then press the joystick To continue dividing and deleting other scenes Dividing a scene to deleteCreating a new playlist Using playlistsDeleting scenes Editing a playlistSelect the menu. l24 Edit # ADD # YES Adding scenes to playlistMoving scenes within a playlist Scenes can be added to the created playlistSelect the file to be protected, then press the joystick Editing still picturesLocking still pictures To cancel all Dpof settings Dpof settingSelect the file to be copied, then press the joystick Copying still picture filesSelect Select or ALL then press the joystick To continue copying other files To cancel copying halfwayCopying still picture files Management HDD and SD cardFormatting HDD Displaying HDD informationTo watch images with a 169 aspect ratio on a regular TV Playback on TVStart playback on this unit With a DVD burner SDVD burner/VW-BN1 ≥ We recommend using VW-BN1About discs that can be used DVD Copy functionInsert the disc in the DVD burner Connecting this unit to the DVD burnerConnect this unit to the AC adaptor DVD Copy function Select menus with the following proceduresCopying all the scenes to discs Copying added scenes to discsSelecting the scenes to copy to 1 disc Favourite Scenes functionSelect the scenes to be copied and then press the joystick Burn Disc # HDD or SD Card # Video # Favourite Scenes #Select Date Selecting the scenes by date to copy to discsSelecting the scenes by playlist to copy to discs Disc type Copy time About the time it takes to copyPlaying back a disc inserted in the DVD burner With other video devices Using SD card slot of other video devicesDubbing images onto other video devices To stop dubbingSelect PictBridge # HDD or SD Card then press the joystick With a printer PictBridgeConnect this unit to a printer Standard Select Print # YES and press the joystickNo frame print Frame printWith a PC Adobe Reader What you can do with a PCVideoCam Suite Operating environmentCPU RAMSD card reader function mass storage Article 8 Termination of License End User License AgreementInstalling VideoCam Suite Setup 1 InstallationClick Install to start the installation process Check the contents, then close the windowUninstalling the software About the PC display Connection and recognitionConnect this unit to a PC Select PC Connect # HDD or SD Card then press the joystickTo disconnect USB cable safely When accessing the cardExample folder structure Double click the icon in task trayReading the operating instructions of the software Using VideoCam Suite¬ Insert a DVD disc in a drive for DVD writing on the PC Connect this unit to a PC. l86 Press the DVD Copy buttonIf using a Macintosh Others Recording indications Media indicationsNo.10 Playback indications0h00m00s Card l Indications when other products are connectedConfirmatory indications This Card Cannot Record in Video Mode HDD Backup RecommendedError OCCURRED. Recording is Stopped This Battery Cannot be UsedAbout recovery Used simultaneously Functions that cannot beWhat should I do when the HDD is full? Frequently asked questionsWith a DVD burner What kind of cards can be used on this unit?Is playback and editing possible on a PC? With a PCCan I write data from a PC onto the unit’s HDD or SD card? 100 TroubleshootingAuto focus function does not work 101Operation arbitrarily stops Scenes or files cannot be deleted or edited 102103 Push the ResetSWITCH. is displayed With a PC 104With other products 105 When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump itAbout this unit 106 About the batteryAbout the AC adaptor Causes of condensation About condensationLicenses 107Explanation of terms White balance adjustmentAutomatic white balance Auto focusRecording a subject with little contrast 109SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera Specifications110 USB111 112 113 Number of recordable pictures on the HDD or an SD card