HDD handling

This unit has an internal HDD. The HDD is a precision instrument, so take care when handling it.

∫Do not cause any vibrations or

impacts to this unit

Impact may cause the HDD to malfunction.

≥The HDD may no longer be recognized by this unit.

≥Recording may no longer be possible on the HDD.

≥Playback of contents stored on HDD may no longer be possible.

During recording or playback:

≥Do not cause vibrations or any impact to the HDD.

∫Do not drop this unit

The HDD may be damaged if this unit receives a strong impact due it to being dropped, etc.

This unit has a drop detection function to protect the HDD from impact if the unit is dropped. If it detects that the unit has been dropped during motion picture recording, the HDD protection operation sound may be recorded. Also, if it detects that the unit is being continuously dropped, recording or playback may stop.

∫Take note of the temperature of

this unit

It may no longer be possible to record or playback if the temperature of this unit is too high or low. A warning message will appear on this unit’s LCD monitor if an irregularity in the temperature is detected. (l 98)

∫Do not use the unit in a low

pressure area

The HDD may be damaged if you use this unit where the altitude is more than 3000 m (9800 feet).

∫Back up important recorded data

to protect it

Save recorded data periodically on a PC, DVD disc, etc. for backup purposes.

If the HDD fails, the recorded data cannot be repaired.

∫Notes for recording

Images may not be recorded properly to the HDD near high-volume speakers due to the vibration from the speakers. In such cases, record in a location away from the speakers or use an SD card.

∫About disposing of or giving

away this unit

Refer to page 107.

∫Indemnity about recorded content

Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content, and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is made to the unit (including any other non- HDD related component).

Access lamp

AHDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD]

≥When this unit accesses the HDD, the lamp lights up.

≥When lamp is on, do not

sExpose the unit to strong vibrations or impacts

sOperate the mode dial

sRemove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor

≥Performing the above while lamp is on may result in damage to data/HDD or this unit. However, the access lamp is supposed to light up while rotating the dial to select a mode. In this case, there is no problem.

BSD card access lamp [ACCESS]

≥When this unit accesses the SD card, the lamp lights up.

≥When lamp is on, do not

sOpen the SD card slot cover and remove the SD card

sOperate the mode dial

sRemove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor

≥Performing the above while lamp is on may result in damage to data/SD card or this unit. However, the access lamp is supposed to light up while rotating the dial to select a mode. In this case, there is no problem.

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SDR-H80PC, SDR-H90P, SDR-H90PC, SDR-H80P specifications

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