115, Recorded still pictures | Panasonic SDR-H200, SDR-H18 manual

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Problem

Check points

≥ Are you trying to record small or finely detailed objects with

Recorded still pictures

[PICT. QUALITY] set at [

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

are not clear.

[PICT. QUALITY] set at [

], the images may break up into a

mosaic-like pattern. Record with [PICT. QUALITY] set at [

]

instead. (l 47)

≥ Is manual focus mode selected?

# Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO.

Auto focus function does

≥ Are you trying to record a scene which is hard to bring into

not work.

focus in auto focus mode?

# There are some recording subjects and surroundings for which

the auto focus does not operate correctly. (l 122) If so, use the

manual focus mode to adjust the focus. (l 56)

“OPEN LENS COVER.” is

≥ Have you left the lens cover closed?

# Open the lens cover before turning the unit on.

displayed.

≥ This message may appear if you try to record in extremely dark

places.

Sound is not played back

≥ Is the volume too low?

from the built-in speaker

# During playback, move the volume lever to display the volume

of this unit.

indication and adjust it. (l 62)

Although this unit is

≥ Have you selected video input on the TV?

correctly connected to a

# Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the

TV, playback images

channel that matches the input used for the connection.

cannot be seen.

≥ Is the [TV ASPECT] setting correct?

The playback images are

# Change the setting to match the aspect ratio of the TV.

Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [TV ASPECT]

squeezed horizontally.

# [16:9] or [4:3] and press the joystick.

≥Are the scenes or the files locked?

#Locked scenes or files cannot be deleted. Release the lock setting. (l 67, 72)

≥It may not be possible to delete scenes that are displayed as

Scenes or files cannot be	[ ] on the thumbnail display. If the scenes are unnecessary,
deleted or edited.	format the HDD or card to erase the data. (l 75) Please be
	aware that if the HDD or a card is formatted then all the data
	recorded on the HDD or the card will be erased.

≥If the SD card’s write protect switch is set to LOCK, then deletion is disabled. (l 22)

	The images on the SD	≥ The data may be destroyed. It may have been destroyed by
	The images on the SD	static or electromagnetic waves. Store important data on a
	card do not look normal.	static or electromagnetic waves. Store important data on a
	card do not look normal.	computer or other products as well.
		computer or other products as well.

	Even if HDD or a card is	≥ Either this unit or the card may be damaged. Please consult a
	formatted, it cannot be	dealer.
	used.	≥ Use an SD card from 8 MB to 4 GB with this unit. (l 21)

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SDR-H200, SDR-H18, SDR-H20 specifications

The Panasonic SDR-H20, SDR-H18, and SDR-H200 are compact and versatile camcorders that cater to a wide spectrum of videography needs. With a combination of user-friendly features and advanced technology, these models offer exceptional value for casual and enthusiastic videographers alike.

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Models: SDR-H200 SDR-H18 SDR-H20