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Panasonic SDR-H200, SDR-H18 Recording motion pictures, Recording still pictures

Models: SDR-H200 SDR-H18 SDR-H20

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Before using

2Insert/remove the SD card into/from the card slot.

3 Securely close the card slot cover.

∫Recording motion pictures

≥Rotate the mode dial to select .

1Press the MENU button, then select [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] to select the recording destination and press the joystick.

2Press the recording start/stop button to start recording.

3Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording.

∫Recording still pictures

≥Rotate the mode dial to select .

1Press the MENU button, then select [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] to select the recording destination and press the joystick.

SDR-H200:

2Press the Photoshot button [ ] halfway in order to adjust focusing. (For auto focusing only)

LSQT1190

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Panasonic SDR-H200, SDR-H18 operating instructions Recording motion pictures, Recording still pictures

Contents

SDR-H20 SDR-H18 Things You Should Know Following Applies only in Canada Important Safety Instructions USE & Location Indemnity concerning recording content≥ do not AIM Your Camera AT the SUN or Other Bright Objects CareAC adaptor BatteriesLSQT1190 Contents Installation Windows Before using with a computer WindowsUsing the recorded images on a Computer Windows Before using with a computer MacintoshBefore using FeaturesExtended recording Easy recording! l41Editing scenes! l66 Using with a computer! lQuick Guide Recording still pictures Recording motion picturesStill picture playback Motion picture playbackCD-ROM AccessoriesParts identification and handling Before using SDR-H200 For USA-California onlyLens Adjust the belt length and the pad position Using grip beltCard slot cover SD Card l Card access lamp Access l 24, 87 A. onlyWith the tips of your finger and thumb Using the lens cover SDR-H200Tripod receptacle During recordingUsing the remote control SDR-H200 Using the LCD monitorAdjust the angle of the LCD monitor as desired Install a button-type batteryConcerning the button-type battery Remote control usable rangeConcerning SD cards HDD and SD cardInternal HDD SD Memory CardClass 2 SD/SDHC High Speed SD Memory Class 6 SD/SDHC Handling precautionsAccess lamp HDD handling precautionsCard access lamp Charging the battery Power supplySetup Charging lamp Lights up ChargingCharging time and recordable time Battery model number Voltage/capacity Charging timeCharging time Battery model Voltage Recording Maximum Actual recordable Setup Recordable timeHow to turn on the power Set the OFF/ON switch to on Connecting to the AC outletHow to turn off the power Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF How to turn the power on and off with the LCD monitorTo turn off the power Close the LCD monitor To turn on the power Open the LCD monitorSet the OFF/ON switch to OFF to turn off the power Inserting/removing an SD cardHow to use the joystick Selecting a modeSecurely close the card slot cover Basic operationsMove the joystick up, down, left or right to operate Video recording mode About the operation icons displayed in each modeIcon Backlight compensationPicture playback mode Setup Picture recording modeUsing the menu screen Switching the languagePress the Menu button Operating with remote control SDR-H200To get back to the previous screen To exit the menu screenSelect a menu item Setting date and timePress the Menu button to exit the menu screen DATED/TSetup Display style Screen display Adjusting the LCD monitorBrightness ColorSetup Basic camera positioning Before recordingRecording Auto Ground-directional Standby AGS SDR-H200 About auto modeRecording motion pictures Recording mode Screen indications in the video recording modeTo end the recording Recording time elapsedHDD Recording modeHigh quality Normal Long play 30 GB 13 h 30 min Image quality Recording time PrioritizedRecording still pictures To record still pictures clearly Concerning the focusing area SDR-H200 Screen indications in picture recording modeRecording with a shutter operation effect Size of still pictures Selected recording destinationIcon Aspect Number of pixels Picture SizeZoom in/out function ¬ Rotate the mode dial to selectMove the zoom lever Digital zoom functionRecording with the video light SDR-H200 Recording yourselfTo use the zoom microphone function Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens sideFade in/fade out function Backlight compensation functionMove the joystick up to select ª To return to normal recordingMove the joystick left to select Soft skin modePress the recording start/stop button Tele macro function SDR-H200 To cancel the tele macro functionMagicPix function Move the joystick up to selectRecording guideline function Self-timer recordingMove the joystick left to select Ø Press the Photoshot buttonImage stabilizer function Wide modeWind noise reduction function Recording images with a 169 aspect ratioTo cancel the wind noise reduction function Scene modeTo cancel the scene mode function To restore to the automatic adjustment Manual focus adjustmentWhite balance About the black balance adjustment SDR-H200 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to ManualManual adjustment mode About the white balance sensor aMove the joystick left or right to make the adjustment Manual shutter speed/ aperture adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Manual iris/gain adjustment Manual shutter speed adjustmentSelect the scene to be played back Motion picture playbackPress the joystick Move the joystick to operateFrame-by-frame playback Move the volume lever to change the volume level To adjust the volumePlaying back motion pictures by date Press the E or D buttonScenes recorded on the same day are displayed as thumbnails Select the file to be played back Still picture playbackSelected medium File number About still picture compatibility≥ The power will not turn off when the LCD monitor is closed Deleting scenes Editing scenesDeleting scenes one at a time Select the scene to be deleted, then press the joystickWhat is a playlist? Using playlistsLocking motion picture scenes Select the scene to be protected, then press the joystickTo add another scene to the same playlist Creating a new playlistTo play back a playlist Editing a playlist Playing back a playlistSelect the scene to start playback, then press the joystick Adding scenes to playlistSelect the scene to be moved, then press the joystick Moving scenesDeleting scenes Press the button in the thumbnail displayDeleting still picture files Editing still picturesDeleting files one at a time Select the file to be deleted, then press the joystick Locking still picture filesTo continue deleting other files To cancel all Dpof settings Dpof settingWhat is DPOF? Select the file to be protected, then press the joystickCopying still picture files To cancel copying halfwaySelect Select or ALL and press the joystick Select the file to be copied, then press the joystickCard management HDD managementFormatting HDD Displaying HDD informationHDD and card management Playback on TV With a TVConnect this unit and a TV Start playback on this unitWith a VCR With a DVD recorderCopying dubbing recordings onto a DVD recorder Recording dubbing images onto other video devicesConnect this unit and a video device With a printer PictBridgeConnect this unit and a printer Select PictBridge # HDD or SD Card and press the joystickSelect the paper size setting on Paper Size Select the date print setting on Date PrintSelect the layout setting on page Layout Select a file to be printed, then press the joystickWith other products What you can do with a computer Before using with a computer WindowsWith a computer ImageMixer3 for Panasonic Operating environmentCPU RAMUsable discs Using Built-in SD DriveDisc type Installing ImageMixer3 for Panasonic Installation WindowsInsert the CD-ROM into the computer Connection and recognition procedures Software uninstallationReading the software help Click the icon in the ImageMixer3 launcher screenConnect this unit and a computer About the computer displaySelect PC Connect # HDD or SD Card and press the joystick Drive iconsRotate the mode dial to select or Press the DVD Copy button Using the recorded images on a computer WindowsTo disconnect USB cable safely DVD Copy functionInsert a DVD disc into the DVD drive Playing back and importing imagesClick the desired scene and click Import B Click the desired scene and click Playback aCreating DVD-Video discs with the selected images Select the appropriate write settings and click Write Check the write settings and click OKTo import still pictures Insert a DVD disc into the DVD drive and click Write tabWhat you can do with a computer Before using with a computer MacintoshMB or more 512 MB or more recommended Mac OS X v10.3.9, v10.4.2 toCPU RAM For creating discs DVD-Video format Usable discsClick Continue Click Install Click Close Installation MacintoshDouble-click Panasonic # ImageMixer3 for Panasonic.pkg Click ContinueConnection and recognition Macintosh Creating a DVD-Video on a computer Using the motion picture scenes on a computer MacintoshExit the application and then disconnect the USB cable Click the desired scene and click Import a Copying still picture files to Computer Using the still picture files on a computer MacintoshDouble-click the Hddcamera HDD or no Name SD card icon 101 Menu list MenusMotion picture recording menus Still picture recording menusStill picture playback menus Other menus103 104 Demo ModeBeep Sound Initial SETIndications IndicationsMedia indications Recording indicationsConfirmatory indications Playback indications106 No.10107 Messages108 About recoveryFunctions that cannot be used simultaneously Functions Conditions which Disable the functions109 110 Frequently asked questionsIs playback possible on a computer? Windows 111Is editing possible on a computer? Windows Is playback possible on a computer Macintosh?Others Is editing possible on a computer Macintosh? 112Is it possible to save data to a computer Macintosh? Problem Check points Troubleshooting113 114 115 Manual focus mode to adjust the focus. lRecorded still pictures Auto focus does not operate correctly. l 122 If so, use116 117 Others With a computer Macintosh 118Recognized by ≥ Check the operating environment. l Computer Reconnect the USB cableWhen you are not going to use the unit for an extended time When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump itAbout this unit 119About the AC adaptor About the batteryAbout the SD card 120Explanation of terms Auto focus White balance122 123 SD Speed Class Rating ClassRecording a subject with little contrast SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera Specifications124 USB 125126 127 Number of recordable pictures on the HDD or an SD cardPicture size 2048k1512 1920k1080 Picture size 1280k960 640k480Others SDR-H20/SDR-H18 128Picture size 640k480 640k360 Accessory No Description Optional accessories129 130 Accessory Order Form For USA Customers131 Request for Service Notice USA Only132 Limited Warranty For USA Customers133 Customer Services Directory134 Warranty For Canadian Customers135 136 137 138 Index139 Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Guía española para el uso rápido Grabación de imágenes fijas Grabación de imágenes dinámicas141 Reproducción de imágenes fijas Reproducción de imágenes dinámicas142 Others SDR-H200143 Panasonic Canada Inc Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc