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When you are not going to use the unit for an extended time

When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet, it is recommended that you place a desiccant (silica gel) in with it.

About the battery

The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is susceptible to humidity and temperature and the effect increases the more the temperature rises or falls. In cold areas, the full charge indication may not appear or the low battery indication may appear for about

5 minutes after starting use. At high temperatures, the protection function may be triggered, making it impossible to use the unit.

Be sure to detach the battery after use.

If the battery is left inserted, a minute amount of current continues to flow even if the unit’s power is off. Keeping the unit in this state may result in over discharge of the battery. This may result in you not being able to use the battery even after it is charged.

The battery should be stored in the vinyl bag so metal does not come into contact with the terminals.

The battery should be stored in a cool place free from humidity, with as constant temperature as possible. (Recommended temperature: 15 °C to 25 °C, Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%)

Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures will shorten the life of the battery.

If the battery is kept in high-temperature, high- humidity, or oily-smoky places, the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions.

To store the battery for a long period of time, we recommend you charge it once every year and store it again after you have completely used up the charged capacity.

Dust and other matter attached to the battery terminals should be removed.

Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording.

Prepare enough batteries to last 3 to 4 times the period you are planning to record.

Cold weather, such as when skiing, can shorten the recording period.

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If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the terminals are damaged.

Inserting a battery with damaged terminals can damage the unit or AC adaptor.

Do not throw old battery into fire.

Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may result in an explosion.

If the operating time is very short even after the battery has been recharged, the battery has worn out. Please purchase a new battery.

About the AC adaptor

If the temperature of the battery is extremely high or extremely low, charging may take time or the battery may not be charged.

If the CHARGE lamp keeps flashing, make sure that the terminals of the battery or the AC adaptor are not exposed to dirt, foreign objects or dust, then reconnect them properly.

If the charging lamp is still flashing, something may be wrong with the battery or AC adaptor. Contact your dealer.

If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, radio reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC adaptor 1 m or more away from the radio.

When using the AC adaptor, it may generate whirring sounds. However, this is normal.

After use, be sure to disconnect the AC adaptor. (If it is left connected, a minute amount of current is consumed.)

Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor and battery clean.

LCD monitor

When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a dry soft cloth.

In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD monitor. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth.

When the unit has become very cold, for example due to storage in a cold area, its LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual immediately after the power is turned on. The normal brightness will be restored when the unit’s internal temperature rises.

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Contents SDR-H50 SDR-H40 Information for Your Safety EMC Electric and magnetic compatibility Use only the recommended accessoriesEnglish Indemnity concerning recording content Carefully observe copyright lawsContents 100 Specifications 110Functions that cannot be used 105Optional accessories AccessoriesCD-ROM Using with a PC FeaturesUsing with a DVD burner Extended recordingPreparation Parts identification Before usingSlide open/close switch for the lens cover HandlingLCD monitor Adjust the belt length and the pad positionGrip belt 2527 Joystick Tripod receptacle About batteries that you can use with this unit Power supplyCharging the battery Charging lamp Charge aInserting the battery Removing the batteryCharging time Battery capacity indicationCharging time and recordable time Recordable timeConnecting to the AC outlet Connect the DC cable to this unitInstructions Capacity Before using 3 About HDD and SD cardsDisplay on the screen Indication in these FunctionsHttp//panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ecam About SD cardsAbout the miniSD Card SD card handling 16 GBAccess lamp HDD handlingCardInserting/removing an SD Rotate the mode dial to OFFSecurely close the SD card slot cover Turning the unit on/off Selecting a modeHow to turn the power on and off with the LCD monitor To turn onTo get back to the previous screen Setup 2 Using the menu screenPress the Menu button To exit the menu screenMenu list Language selectionMotion picture recording menus Motion picture playback menus Photo SetupStill picture recording menus Still picture playback menus¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or Setting date and timePress the Menu button to finish the setting Select the menu. lBrightness Setup 4 Adjusting LCD monitorSetup # LCD SET # YES ColourRecording Before recording About auto modeBasic camera positioning Media Select # HDD or SD Card Recording motion picturesPress the recording start/stop button to start recording To end the recordingSelect the menu. l24 Screen indicationsAudio recording modes ¬ Select SD Card in Media SelectRecording modes and recordable time HDDSize of still pictures Selected recording destination Recording still picturesPress the recording start/stop button Quality of still pictures To record still pictures clearlyPicture Size Select the menu. l24 Number of pixels and picture qualityRecording with a shutter sound effect Select the menu. l PICT.QUALITY Select the menu. l24Zoom in/out function ¬ Rotate the mode dial to selectRecording functions Move the zoom leverRecording yourself Quick startImage stabilizer function Press the O.I.S. buttonOperation icons To cancel the functionSelect an icon with the joystick Operation icons Video recording modePicture recording mode SDR-H50Backlight Help modeSoft skin mode CompensationSDR-H60/SDR-H50 ØSelf-timerTo stop the timer midway through PRE-RECMenusRecording functions MenusManual recording functions Manual modeManual focus mode Press the Manual AF/MF buttonTo cancel the scene mode function Scene modeSelect the manual mode. l44 Select the menu. l Manual adjustment mode Manual focus adjustmentSelect the white balance mode with the joystick White balanceWhen the display stops flashing, the setting is complete White balance sensor aTo restore to automatic adjustment Press the Auto button Manual shutter speed/ aperture adjustmentAdjust the settings with the joystick Select the manual mode. l44 Select or with JoystickPlayback Motion picture playback Select the scene to be played back, then press the joystickTo change the playback speed Setup # Resume Play # onTo cancel the resume function Resuming the previous playback Select the menu. l24Playing back motion pictures by date Playing back a playlistSelect the file to be played back, then press the joystick Still picture playbackSelect the playback operation with the joystick About still picture compatibility Deleting multiple scenes/ files Deleting scenes/filesDeleting scenes/files one at Time Press the button during playbackTo continue deleting other scenes/files Deleting the copied scenes collectivelyPress the button To complete editingLocking motion pictures To complete the settingsEditing scenes Select the scene to be protected, then press the joystickSelect the scene to be divided, then press the joystick Dividing a scene to delete¬ Select HDD in Media Select Dividing a scene to delete To continue dividing and deleting other scenesUsing playlists Creating a new playlistEditing a playlist Deleting scenesMoving scenes within a playlist Adding scenes to playlistSelect the menu. l24 Edit # ADD # YES Scenes can be added to the created playlistLocking still pictures Editing still picturesSelect the file to be protected, then press the joystick Dpof setting To cancel all Dpof settingsSelect Select or ALL then press the joystick Copying still picture filesSelect the file to be copied, then press the joystick Copying still picture files To cancel copying halfwayTo continue copying other files Formatting HDD HDD and SD cardManagement Displaying HDD informationStart playback on this unit Playback on TVTo watch images with a 169 aspect ratio on a regular TV About discs that can be used SDVD burner/VW-BN1 ≥ We recommend using VW-BN1With a DVD burner DVD Copy functionConnect this unit to the AC adaptor Connecting this unit to the DVD burnerInsert the disc in the DVD burner Copying all the scenes to discs Select menus with the following proceduresDVD Copy function Copying added scenes to discsSelect the scenes to be copied and then press the joystick Favourite Scenes functionSelecting the scenes to copy to 1 disc Burn Disc # HDD or SD Card # Video # Favourite Scenes #Selecting the scenes by playlist to copy to discs Selecting the scenes by date to copy to discsSelect Date About the time it takes to copy Disc type Copy timePlaying back a disc inserted in the DVD burner Dubbing images onto other video devices Using SD card slot of other video devicesWith other video devices To stop dubbingConnect this unit to a printer With a printer PictBridgeSelect PictBridge # HDD or SD Card then press the joystick No frame print Select Print # YES and press the joystickStandard Frame printWith a PC What you can do with a PC Adobe ReaderCPU Operating environmentVideoCam Suite RAMSD card reader function mass storage End User License Agreement Article 8 Termination of LicenseClick Install to start the installation process Setup 1 InstallationInstalling VideoCam Suite Check the contents, then close the windowUninstalling the software Connect this unit to a PC Connection and recognitionAbout the PC display Select PC Connect # HDD or SD Card then press the joystickExample folder structure When accessing the cardTo disconnect USB cable safely Double click the icon in task trayUsing VideoCam Suite Reading the operating instructions of the softwareConnect this unit to a PC. l86 Press the DVD Copy button ¬ Insert a DVD disc in a drive for DVD writing on the PCIf using a Macintosh Others Media indications Recording indications0h00m00s Playback indicationsNo.10 Confirmatory indications Indications when other products are connectedCard l Error OCCURRED. Recording is Stopped HDD Backup RecommendedThis Card Cannot Record in Video Mode This Battery Cannot be UsedAbout recovery Functions that cannot be Used simultaneouslyWith a DVD burner Frequently asked questionsWhat should I do when the HDD is full? What kind of cards can be used on this unit?Can I write data from a PC onto the unit’s HDD or SD card? With a PCIs playback and editing possible on a PC? Troubleshooting 100Operation arbitrarily stops 101Auto focus function does not work 102 Scenes or files cannot be deleted or editedSWITCH. is displayed Push the Reset103 With other products 104With a PC About this unit When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump it105 About the AC adaptor About the battery106 Licenses About condensationCauses of condensation 107Automatic white balance White balance adjustmentExplanation of terms Auto focus109 Recording a subject with little contrast110 SpecificationsSD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera USB111 112 Number of recordable pictures on the HDD or an SD card 113