Setup

Connecting to the AC outlet

1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.

2 Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor.

3 Connect the DC cable to this unit.

≥Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. Do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.

≥While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, the battery will not be charged.

Turning the unit on/off

≥(SDR-H200) When recording, open the lens cover before turning the unit on. (l 18) If the unit is turned on with the lens cover closed, the automatic white balance adjustment (l 121) may not function properly.

≥(SDR-H20/SDR-H18) When recording, remove the lens cap before turning the unit on.

If the unit is turned on with the lens cap attached, the automatic white balance adjustment (l 121) may not function properly.

How to turn on the power

Set the OFF/ON switch to ON.

A

The status indicator A lights and the power turns on.

≥When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear. Select [YES] and set the date and time. (l 36)

≥When the unit is turned on for the first time, a selection screen will appear to select the recording destination for motion pictures and still pictures.

Select [HDD] or [SD CARD] for each type of picture and then press the joystick.

How to turn off the power

Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF.

A

The status indicator A goes off when the power turns off.

How to turn the power on and off with the LCD monitor

When the OFF/ON switch is set to ON, the power can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor when the unit is in video recording mode or picture recording mode.

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Panasonic SDR-H200, SDR-H18 operating instructions Connecting to the AC outlet, Turning the unit on/off
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