Panasonic SDR-H50 Features, Extended recording, Using with a DVD burner, Using with a PC

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Features

Extended recording!

Since motion pictures are recorded on the HDD in this unit, it is possible to record images for many hours without changing the media, such as tapes and discs. It is also possible to record motion pictures and still pictures on an SD card.

Using with a DVD burner!

Use the DVD burner to create the backup discs for motion pictures and still pictures recorded on this unit without using a PC. (l 69)

Using with a PC!

If you use the supplied software, you can create a backup DVD of the scenes recorded on this unit.

You can also make an original DVD-Video by exporting the scenes to a PC and then editing them. (l 80)

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Contents SDR-H50 SDR-H40 Information for Your Safety English Use only the recommended accessoriesEMC Electric and magnetic compatibility Indemnity concerning recording content Carefully observe copyright lawsContents Specifications 110 Functions that cannot be used100 105CD-ROM AccessoriesOptional accessories Features Using with a DVD burnerUsing with a PC Extended recordingPreparation Before using Slide open/close switch for the lens coverParts identification HandlingGrip belt Adjust the belt length and the pad positionLCD monitor 2527 Joystick Tripod receptacle Power supply Charging the batteryAbout batteries that you can use with this unit Charging lamp Charge aInserting the battery Removing the batteryBattery capacity indication Charging time and recordable timeCharging time Recordable timeConnecting to the AC outlet Connect the DC cable to this unitBefore using 3 About HDD and SD cards Display on the screen Indication in theseInstructions Capacity FunctionsAbout the miniSD Card About SD cardsHttp//panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ecam SD card handling 16 GBAccess lamp HDD handlingSecurely close the SD card slot cover Rotate the mode dial to OFFCardInserting/removing an SD Selecting a mode How to turn the power on and off with the LCD monitorTurning the unit on/off To turn onSetup 2 Using the menu screen Press the Menu buttonTo get back to the previous screen To exit the menu screenMotion picture recording menus Language selectionMenu list Photo Setup Still picture recording menusMotion picture playback menus Still picture playback menusSetting date and time Press the Menu button to finish the setting¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or Select the menu. lSetup 4 Adjusting LCD monitor Setup # LCD SET # YESBrightness ColourRecording Basic camera positioning About auto modeBefore recording Recording motion pictures Press the recording start/stop button to start recordingMedia Select # HDD or SD Card To end the recordingScreen indications Audio recording modesSelect the menu. l24 ¬ Select SD Card in Media SelectRecording modes and recordable time HDDRecording still pictures Press the recording start/stop buttonSize of still pictures Selected recording destination Quality of still pictures To record still pictures clearlyNumber of pixels and picture quality Recording with a shutter sound effect Select the menu. lPicture Size Select the menu. l24 PICT.QUALITY Select the menu. l24¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Recording functionsZoom in/out function Move the zoom leverRecording yourself Quick startImage stabilizer function Press the O.I.S. buttonSelect an icon with the joystick To cancel the functionOperation icons Video recording mode Picture recording modeOperation icons SDR-H50Help mode Soft skin modeBacklight CompensationØSelf-timer To stop the timer midway throughSDR-H60/SDR-H50 PRE-RECMenusRecording functions MenusManual mode Manual focus modeManual recording functions Press the Manual AF/MF buttonSelect the manual mode. l44 Select the menu. l Scene modeTo cancel the scene mode function Manual focus adjustment Select the white balance mode with the joystickManual adjustment mode White balanceWhen the display stops flashing, the setting is complete White balance sensor aManual shutter speed/ aperture adjustment Adjust the settings with the joystickTo restore to automatic adjustment Press the Auto button Select the manual mode. l44 Select or with JoystickPlayback Motion picture playback Select the scene to be played back, then press the joystickSetup # Resume Play # on To cancel the resume functionTo change the playback speed Resuming the previous playback Select the menu. l24Playing back motion pictures by date Playing back a playlistSelect 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 Deleting scenes/files one at TimeDeleting multiple scenes/ files Press the button during playbackDeleting the copied scenes collectively Press the buttonTo continue deleting other scenes/files To complete editingTo complete the settings Editing scenesLocking 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 Dividing a scene to delete To continue dividing and deleting other scenesUsing playlists Creating a new playlistEditing a playlist Deleting scenesAdding scenes to playlist Select the menu. l24 Edit # ADD # YESMoving 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 Dpof setting To cancel all Dpof settingsSelect 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 HDD and SD card ManagementFormatting HDD Displaying HDD informationTo watch images with a 169 aspect ratio on a regular TV Playback on TVStart playback on this unit SDVD burner/VW-BN1 ≥ We recommend using VW-BN1 With a DVD burnerAbout 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 Select menus with the following procedures DVD Copy functionCopying all the scenes to discs Copying added scenes to discsFavourite Scenes function Selecting the scenes to copy to 1 discSelect 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 About the time it takes to copy Disc type Copy timePlaying back a disc inserted in the DVD burner Using SD card slot of other video devices With 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 Select Print # YES and press the joystick StandardNo frame print Frame printWith a PC What you can do with a PC Adobe ReaderOperating environment VideoCam SuiteCPU RAMSD card reader function mass storage End User License Agreement Article 8 Termination of LicenseSetup 1 Installation Installing VideoCam SuiteClick Install to start the installation process Check the contents, then close the windowUninstalling the software Connection and recognition About the PC displayConnect this unit to a PC Select PC Connect # HDD or SD Card then press the joystickWhen accessing the card To disconnect USB cable safelyExample folder structure 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 indicationsNo.10 Playback indications0h00m00s Card l Indications when other products are connectedConfirmatory indications HDD Backup Recommended This Card Cannot Record in Video ModeError OCCURRED. Recording is Stopped This Battery Cannot be UsedAbout recovery Functions that cannot be Used simultaneouslyFrequently asked questions What should I do when the HDD is full?With 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? Troubleshooting 100Auto focus function does not work 101Operation arbitrarily stops 102 Scenes or files cannot be deleted or edited103 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 About condensation Causes of condensationLicenses 107White balance adjustment Explanation of termsAutomatic white balance Auto focus109 Recording a subject with little contrastSpecifications SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera110 USB111 112 Number of recordable pictures on the HDD or an SD card 113