Panasonic SDR-H50 operating instructions To disconnect USB cable safely, Example folder structure

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When accessing the card

≥Windows Vista:

≥Windows XP:

≥Windows 2000:

∫Example folder structure

HDD

SD card

≥SD-Video format motion pictures are stored in the [PRG¢¢¢] folder. (“¢¢¢” denotes base-16 (hexadecimal) characters from 001 to FFF.)

≥Up to 99 files can be recorded in the [PRG¢¢¢] folder.

≥JPEG format still pictures (IMGA0001.JPG etc.) are stored in the [100CDPFP] folder.

≥Up to 999 files can be recorded in the [100CDPFP] or other such folder.

≥The DPOF setting files are stored in the [MISC] folder (SD card only).

∫Copying still pictures on PC

HDD or SD card reader function (mass storage)

When the unit is connected to a PC and the HDD or the SD card can be used as an external drive, still pictures on the drive can be copied to the PC with Windows Explorer or other programmes.

1Double click the folder that contains the files on the drive ([100CDPFP] etc.).

2Drag and drop the files onto the destination folder (on the PC hard disk).

≥Do not delete the SD card’s folders. Doing so may make the SD card unusable in this unit.

≥Always use this unit to format SD cards.

To disconnect USB cable safely

1 Double click the () icon in task tray.

Hardware disconnect dialogue appears.

≥Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed.

2 Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click [Stop].

3 Verify [MATSHITA HDD CAM-HDD USB Device] or [MATSHITA HDD CAM-SD USB Device] is selected and click [OK].

Click [Close], and you can safely disconnect the cable.

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Contents SDR-H50 SDR-H40 Information for Your Safety Use only the recommended accessories EMC Electric and magnetic compatibilityEnglish Carefully observe copyright laws Indemnity concerning recording contentContents 105 Specifications 110Functions that cannot be used 100Accessories Optional accessoriesCD-ROM Extended recording FeaturesUsing with a DVD burner Using with a PCPreparation Handling Before usingSlide open/close switch for the lens cover Parts identificationAdjust the belt length and the pad position LCD monitorGrip belt 2527 Joystick Tripod receptacle Charging lamp Charge a Power supplyCharging the battery About batteries that you can use with this unitRemoving the battery Inserting the batteryRecordable time Battery capacity indicationCharging time and recordable time Charging timeConnect the DC cable to this unit Connecting to the AC outletFunctions Before using 3 About HDD and SD cardsDisplay on the screen Indication in these Instructions CapacityAbout SD cards Http//panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ecamAbout the miniSD Card 16 GB SD card handlingHDD handling Access lampRotate the mode dial to OFF CardInserting/removing an SDSecurely close the SD card slot cover To turn on Selecting a modeHow to turn the power on and off with the LCD monitor Turning the unit on/offTo exit the menu screen Setup 2 Using the menu screenPress the Menu button To get back to the previous screenLanguage selection Menu listMotion picture recording menus Still picture playback menus Photo SetupStill picture recording menus Motion picture playback menusSelect the menu. l Setting date and timePress the Menu button to finish the setting ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select orColour Setup 4 Adjusting LCD monitorSetup # LCD SET # YES BrightnessRecording About auto mode Before recordingBasic camera positioning To end the recording Recording motion picturesPress the recording start/stop button to start recording Media Select # HDD or SD Card¬ Select SD Card in Media Select Screen indicationsAudio recording modes Select the menu. l24HDD Recording modes and recordable timeQuality of still pictures To record still pictures clearly Recording still picturesPress the recording start/stop button Size of still pictures Selected recording destinationPICT.QUALITY Select the menu. l24 Number of pixels and picture qualityRecording with a shutter sound effect Select the menu. l Picture Size Select the menu. l24Move the zoom lever ¬ Rotate the mode dial to selectRecording functions Zoom in/out functionQuick start Recording yourselfPress the O.I.S. button Image stabilizer functionTo cancel the function Operation iconsSelect an icon with the joystick SDR-H50 Video recording modePicture recording mode Operation iconsCompensation Help modeSoft skin mode BacklightPRE-REC ØSelf-timerTo stop the timer midway through SDR-H60/SDR-H50Menus MenusRecording functionsPress the Manual AF/MF button Manual modeManual focus mode Manual recording functionsScene mode To cancel the scene mode functionSelect the manual mode. l44 Select the menu. l White balance Manual focus adjustmentSelect the white balance mode with the joystick Manual adjustment modeWhite balance sensor a When the display stops flashing, the setting is completeSelect the manual mode. l44 Select or with Joystick Manual shutter speed/ aperture adjustmentAdjust the settings with the joystick To restore to automatic adjustment Press the Auto buttonPlayback Select the scene to be played back, then press the joystick Motion picture playbackResuming the previous playback Select the menu. l24 Setup # Resume Play # onTo cancel the resume function To change the playback speedPlaying back a playlist Playing back motion pictures by dateStill picture playback Select the file to be played back, then press the joystickSelect the playback operation with the joystick About still picture compatibility Press the button during playback Deleting scenes/filesDeleting scenes/files one at Time Deleting multiple scenes/ filesTo complete editing Deleting the copied scenes collectivelyPress the button To continue deleting other scenes/filesSelect the scene to be protected, then press the joystick To complete the settingsEditing scenes Locking motion picturesDividing a scene to delete Select the scene to be divided, then press the joystick¬ Select HDD in Media Select To continue dividing and deleting other scenes Dividing a scene to deleteCreating a new playlist Using playlistsDeleting scenes Editing a playlistScenes can be added to the created playlist Adding scenes to playlistSelect the menu. l24 Edit # ADD # YES Moving scenes within a playlistEditing still pictures Locking still picturesSelect the file to be protected, then press the joystick To cancel all Dpof settings Dpof settingCopying still picture files Select Select or ALL then press the joystickSelect the file to be copied, then press the joystick To cancel copying halfway Copying still picture filesTo continue copying other files Displaying HDD information HDD and SD cardManagement Formatting HDDPlayback on TV Start playback on this unitTo watch images with a 169 aspect ratio on a regular TV DVD Copy function SDVD burner/VW-BN1 ≥ We recommend using VW-BN1With a DVD burner About discs that can be usedConnecting this unit to the DVD burner Connect this unit to the AC adaptorInsert the disc in the DVD burner Copying added scenes to discs Select menus with the following proceduresDVD Copy function Copying all the scenes to discsBurn Disc # HDD or SD Card # Video # Favourite Scenes # Favourite Scenes functionSelecting the scenes to copy to 1 disc Select the scenes to be copied and then press the joystickSelecting the scenes by date to copy to discs Selecting the scenes by playlist to copy to discsSelect Date Disc type Copy time About the time it takes to copyPlaying back a disc inserted in the DVD burner To stop dubbing Using SD card slot of other video devicesWith other video devices Dubbing images onto other video devicesWith a printer PictBridge Connect this unit to a printerSelect PictBridge # HDD or SD Card then press the joystick Frame print Select Print # YES and press the joystickStandard No frame printWith a PC Adobe Reader What you can do with a PCRAM Operating environmentVideoCam Suite CPUSD card reader function mass storage Article 8 Termination of License End User License AgreementCheck the contents, then close the window Setup 1 InstallationInstalling VideoCam Suite Click Install to start the installation processUninstalling the software Select PC Connect # HDD or SD Card then press the joystick Connection and recognitionAbout the PC display Connect this unit to a PCDouble click the icon in task tray When accessing the cardTo disconnect USB cable safely Example folder structureReading 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 indicationsPlayback indications 0h00m00sNo.10 Indications when other products are connected Confirmatory indicationsCard l This Battery Cannot be Used HDD Backup RecommendedThis Card Cannot Record in Video Mode Error OCCURRED. Recording is StoppedAbout recovery Used simultaneously Functions that cannot beWhat kind of cards can be used on this unit? Frequently asked questionsWhat should I do when the HDD is full? With a DVD burnerWith a PC Can I write data from a PC onto the unit’s HDD or SD card?Is playback and editing possible on a PC? 100 Troubleshooting101 Operation arbitrarily stopsAuto focus function does not work Scenes or files cannot be deleted or edited 102Push the Reset SWITCH. is displayed103 104 With other productsWith a PC When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump it About this unit105 About the battery About the AC adaptor106 107 About condensationCauses of condensation LicensesAuto focus White balance adjustmentExplanation of terms Automatic white balanceRecording a subject with little contrast 109USB SpecificationsSD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera 110111 112 113 Number of recordable pictures on the HDD or an SD card