Panasonic SDR-H80 operating instructions Menus

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Recording

Recording

Recording functions of

2 menus

(Advanced)

[HDD] [SD]

Menus

Aspect ratio/Wind noise reduction/Guideline/Auto slow shutter

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .

Function

Effect/Setting method

Aspect ratio

This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs

(Only when the mode

(16:9) and regular TVs (4:3).

dial is set to

.)

Select the menu. (l 21)

 

 

 

 

[BASIC] # [REC ASPECT] # [16:9] or [4:3]

 

 

≥ The default setting is [16:9].

Wind noise

 

This reduces the winding noise picked up by the microphone.

reduction function

The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 27)

(Only when the mode

Select the menu. (l 21)

dial is set to

.)

[ADVANCED] # [WIND CUT] # [ON]

 

 

 

 

≥ The default setting is [ON].

 

 

≥ To cancel the function, select [OFF].

Guideline function

You can check if the image is level while recording by using the

 

 

guidelines displayed on the screen.

 

 

The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 27)

 

 

Select the menu. (l 21)

 

 

[ADVANCED] # [GUIDE LINES] # [ON]

 

 

≥ To cancel the function, select [OFF].

Auto slow shutter

You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the

mode

 

shutter speed.

 

 

The intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 27)

 

 

Select the menu. (l 21)

 

 

[ADVANCED] # [AUTO SLW SHTR] # [ON]

 

 

≥ To cancel the function, select [OFF].

 

 

 

Guideline function:

The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded.

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

Wind noise reduction function:

In intelligent auto mode, the wind noise reduction is set to on.

The wind noise reduction depends on the wind strength. (If this function is activated in strong winds, the stereo effect may be reduced. When the wind weakens, the stereo effect will be restored.)

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Contents SDR-H80 Use only the recommended accessories Information for Your SafetyFor the purposes of these operating instructions Indemnity concerning recording contentCarefully observe copyright laws Cards that you can use with this unitLicenses Contents 104 With a PCOthers 106Optional accessories AccessoriesCD-ROM Handling Parts identificationLCD monitor Grip belt JoystickLens cover 1819Tripod receptacle Tripod receptacle Battery release lever Battery lUSB terminal l 70, 77 About batteries that you can use with this unit Charging the batteryCharging lamp Charge a Inserting the battery Voltage Maximum Actual Battery model numberCharging time and recordable time Charging timeBattery capacity indication Connecting to the AC outletInstructions Capacity Before using 3 About HDD and SD cardsInternal HDD SD Memory Card Display on the screen Indication in theseHttp//panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ecam About SD cardsSD card handling HDD handling Access lampSecurely close the SD card slot cover Rotate the mode dial to OFFCard Inserting/removing an SDTo 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 Using the menu screenPress the Menu button To get back to the previous screenMenu list Language selectionMotion picture recording menus Motion picture playback menus Still picture recording menusStill picture playback menus Press the joystick to enter the selection Setting date and timePress the Menu button to finish the setting Select the menu. lBasic # SET World Time # YES ≥ When the destination is in summer timeSelect Home and press the joystick Select Destination and press the joystickBrightness Adjusting LCD monitorSetup # LCD SET # YES Setup # Power LCD # desired setting AutoIntelligent auto button Intelligent auto modeBefore recording Basic camera positioningMode Scene/Effect When the intelligent auto mode is set to offTo end the recording Recording motion picturesPress the recording start/stop button to start recording Screen indicationsAudio recording modes Press the WEB Mode buttonSetup # Audio REC # Dolby or Mpeg Dolby Dolby AC-3 Record motion picture to be uploaded to YouTubeHigh quality Normal Long play Recording modeRecording modes and recordable time HDDSize of still pictures Selected recording destination Recording still picturesPress the recording start/stop button 12345Advanced # Shtr Effect # on Basic # Picture Size # desired settingNumber of pixels Recording with a shutter sound effect Select the menu. lDigital zoom function Recording functionsZoom in/out function Move the zoom leverQuick start Recording yourselfOptical image stabilizer function To cancel the optical image stabilizer functionPress the O.I.S. button Operation icons Recording functionsSelect an icon with the joystick Operation icons Video recording modeFade Picture recording modeBacklight CompensationColour night view Help modeSoft skin mode To exit the help modeTo stop the timer midway through Self-timerPRE-REC Face detection Menus MenusAuto slow shutter mode Press the Manual AF/MF button Manual modeManual focus mode Manual recording functionsSelect the manual mode. l Select the menu. l Scene modeManual focus adjustment To cancel the scene mode functionWhite balance Select the white balance mode with the joystickAuto white balance adjustment To restore to the automatic adjustmentSelect the manual mode. l Select or with the joystick Manual shutter speed/ aperture adjustmentAdjust the settings with the joystick To restore to automatic adjustmentSelect the scene to be played back, then press the joystick Motion picture playbackResuming the previous playback Select the menu. l Setup # Resume Play # onTo cancel the resume function To change the playback speedPlaying back a playlist Playing back motion pictures by dateSelect the file to be played back, then press the joystick Still picture playbackSelect the playback operation with the joystick Normal Approx sec Long Approx sec Photo Setup # Slide Interval # desired settingAbout still picture compatibility ShortPress 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 picturesSelect the scene to be divided, then press the joystick Dividing a scene to deleteTo 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. l 21 Edit # ADD # YES Moving scenes within a playlistLocking still pictures Editing still picturesSelect the file to be protected, then press the joystick To cancel all Dpof settings Dpof settingSelect 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 Displaying HDD information HDD and SD cardManagement Formatting HDDStart playback on this unit Playback on TVTo watch images with a 169 aspect ratio on a regular TV Setup # EXT. Display # onTo display the on-screen information on the TV About discs that can be used With a DVD burnerData Motion pictures Still pictures Media Insert the disc in the DVD burner Connecting this unit to the DVD burnerCopying added scenes to discs Select menus with the following proceduresDVD Copy function Copying all the scenes to discsSelect START, then press the joystick Favourite Scenes functionSelecting the scenes to copy to 1 disc Select the scenes to be copied and then press the joystickSelecting the scenes by playlist to copy to discs Selecting the scenes by date to copy to discsSelect Date About playing back the discs About the time it takes to copyDisc type Copy time Playing back a disc inserted in the DVD burner Dubbing images onto other video devices Using SD card slot or USB terminal of other video devicesWhen using a USB terminal With other video devicesConnect this unit to a printer With a printer PictBridgeSelect PictBridge # HDD or SD Card then press the joystick Standard Select Print # YES and press the joystickBefore using 1 What you can do with a PC RAM Operating environmentVideoCam Suite CPUSD card reader function mass storage Article 8 Termination of License End User License AgreementInsert the CD-ROM into the PC Setup1 InstallationInstalling VideoCam Suite Check the contents, then close the windowUninstalling the software Select PC/RECORDER # 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 structureWhen the operating instructions will not open Using software 1 Using VideoCam SuiteReading the operating instructions of the software Upload to YouTube If using a Macintosh Recording indications 10000 Playback indicationsWhite GreenConfirmatory indications Indications when other products are connectedCard l This Battery Cannot be Used HDD Backup RecommendedThis Card Cannot Record in Video Mode Error OCCURRED. Recording is StoppedAbout recovery Functions that cannot be Functions Conditions which Disable the functionsUsed simultaneously Problem Check points TroubleshootingOperation arbitrarily stops ProblemScenes or files cannot be deleted or edited Problem With a PC With other productsCleaning When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump itAbout this unit About the battery Helpful hint About the AC adaptorAbout condensation Causes of condensationAuto focus White balance adjustmentExplanation of terms Automatic white balanceRecording a subject with little contrast SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera SpecificationsUSB Mass in operation DimensionsOperating temperature MassPictures Still pictures Recording mediaPicture size Number of recordableGB SDR-H80 Number of recordable picturesPicture size 640k480 640k360 GB SDR-H90110 111 Panasonic Corporation
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