Auto slow shutter mode | Panasonic SDR-H90PC, SDR-H80PC guide

Auto slow shutter mode:

≥When the auto slow shutter mode is selected, the slowest shutter speed changes from 1/60 to 1/30.

≥When the shutter speed becomes 1/30, the screen display may be seen as if frames are missed and afterimages may appear.

≥If the scene is low in brightness or contrast, the subject may not be focused on.

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Panasonic SDR-H90PC, SDR-H80PC operating instructions Auto slow shutter mode

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

The Panasonic SDR-H90PC, SDR-H80P, SDR-H90P, and SDR-H80PC exemplify a remarkable line of camcorders engineered for both casual users and budding filmmakers. Compact yet versatile, these camcorders boast features that cater to a variety of recording needs, making them suitable for everything from family gatherings to more serious video projects.

One of the standout features of the SDR-H90PC and SDR-H90P is their high-capacity internal storage, which provides ample space for recording extended clips without the immediate need for external media. The SDR-H90PC and SDR-H80PC both come equipped with a 60GB hard drive, allowing for over 8 hours of recording time at maximum quality. This substantial storage offers peace of mind, especially during events where moments are fleeting and cannot be easily repeated.

In terms of imaging technology, all models in this lineup feature a 1/6-inch CCD sensor that produces vibrant colors and decent low-light performance. The lenses on these camcorders utilize a 78x intelligent zoom technology, allowing users to capture distant subjects without a loss in clarity. The enhanced optical zoom capabilities ensure versatility in framing shots, making them ideal for diverse shooting situations.

User-friendly controls are a hallmark of Panasonic camcorders, and the SDR-H90PC, SDR-H80P, SDR-H90P, and SDR-H80PC are no exception. They typically feature a bright LCD touchscreen that simplifies navigation through menus and settings. The intuitive interface allows users to quickly adjust settings such as resolution, frame rate, and shooting modes. Additionally, the camcorders offer various scene modes tailored to specific environments, including night mode, portrait mode, and sports settings, ensuring that users can adapt to their surroundings seamlessly.

For enhanced viewing experiences, these camcorders support 16:9 widescreen recording, making them suitable for modern displays and streaming platforms. The built-in image stabilization technology significantly reduces shaky footage, providing smoother playback and more professional-looking results.

Overall, the Panasonic SDR-H90PC, SDR-H80P, SDR-H90P, and SDR-H80PC combine versatility, ease of use, and quality performance—a perfect blend for anyone looking to immortalize their memories with impressive video clarity. Whether you are an everyday user or a budding videographer, these camcorders offer the features, reliability, and quality needed to capture life’s moments beautifully.

Contents

SDR-H80P/PC Refer Servicing to Qualified Service Personnel Following mark and symbols are located on bottom of the unit FCC Note Following Applies only in the U.S.ASDR-H90P SDR-H80P AC adaptor Battery pack Lithium ion battery pack Important Safety Instructions Carefully observe copyright laws Indemnity concerning recording contentCards that you can use with this unit USE & Location Licenses For the purposes of these operating instructions Contents Others With a PC VW-VBG070 AccessoriesCD-ROM Inserting the battery Charging the batteryHow to turn on the power Quick Guide Recording still pictures Recording motion pictures PlaybackStill picture playback Handling Parts identificationLCD monitor Lens cover Joystick1819 Grip belt Tripod receptacle About batteries that you can use with this unit Charging the batteryCharging lamp Charge a Inserting the battery Battery model Voltage Recording Maximum Actual Battery model numberCharging time and recordable time Charging time Battery capacity indication Connecting to the AC outlet Internal HDD SD Memory Card Before using 3 About HDD and SD cardsDisplay on the screen Indication in these Instructions Capacity About SD cards 12 GB SD card handling16 GB 32 GB HDD handling Access lamp Inserting/removing an SD Rotate the mode dial to OFFCard Securely close the SD card slot cover How to turn the power on and off with the LCD monitor Selecting a modeTurning the unit on/off To turn on Press the Menu button Using the menu screenEnter Menu To get back to the previous screen Menu list Language selectionMotion picture recording menus Motion picture playback menus Still picture recording menusStill picture playback menus Press the Menu button to finish the setting Setting date and timeSelect the menu. l Press the joystick to enter the selection Select Home and press the joystick ≥ When the destination is in summer timeSelect Destination and press the joystick Basic # SET World Time # YES Adjusting the brightness and color level Select the menu. l Adjusting LCD monitorSetup # LCD SET # YES Brightness Press this button to switch on/off Intelligent auto mode Intelligent auto modeBefore recording Basic camera positioning Mode Scene/Effect When the Intelligent auto mode is set to off Press the recording start/stop button to start recording Recording motion picturesScreen indications To end the recording Setup # Audio REC # Dolby or Mpeg Dolby Dolby AC-3 Press the WEB Mode buttonRecord motion picture to be uploaded to YouTube Audio recording modes Recording modes and recordable time Recording modeHDD High quality Normal Long play Press the recording start/stop button Recording still pictures12345 Size of still pictures Selected recording destination Number of pixels Basic # Picture Size # desired settingRecording with a shutter sound effect Select the menu. l Advanced # Shtr Effect # on Zoom in/out function Recording functionsMove the zoom lever Digital zoom function Quick start Recording yourself Optical image stabilizer function To cancel the optical image stabilizer functionPress the O.I.S. button Operation icons Recording functionsSelect an icon with the joystick Enter Operation icons Video recording modePRE-REC *1 Backlight Picture recording modeCompensation Fade Soft skin mode Help modeTo exit the help mode MagicPix To stop the timer midway through Self-timerPRE-REC Face detection Menus Menus Auto slow shutter mode Manual focus mode Manual modeTo restore to the automatic adjustment Manual recording functions Manual focus adjustment Scene modeTo cancel the scene mode function Select the manual mode. l Select the menu. l Auto white balance adjustment Select the white balance mode with the joystickWhite balance Select the manual mode. l Select with the joystick Adjust the settings with the joystick Manual shutter speed/ aperture adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Select the manual mode. l Select or with Joystick Select the scene to be played back, then press the joystick Motion picture playback To cancel the resume function Setup # Resume Play # onTo change the playback speed Resuming the previous playback Select the menu. l Playing back a playlist Playing back motion pictures by date Select the file to be played back, then press the joystick Still picture playbackSelect the playback operation with the joystick About still picture compatibility PICT. Setup # Slide Interval # desired settingShort Normal Approx sec Long Approx sec Deleting scenes/files one at Time Deleting scenes/filesDeleting multiple scenes/ files Press the button during playback Press the button Deleting the copied scenes collectivelyTo continue deleting other scenes/files To complete editing Editing scenes To complete the settingsLocking motion pictures Select the scene to be protected, then press the joystick Select the scene to be divided, then press the joystick Dividing a scene to delete To continue dividing and deleting other scenes Dividing a scene to delete Creating a new playlist Using playlists Deleting scenes Editing a playlist Select the menu. l 26 Edit # ADD # YES Adding scenes to playlistMoving scenes within a playlist Scenes can be added to the created playlist Locking still pictures Editing still picturesSelect the file to be protected, then press the joystick To cancel all Dpof settings Dpof setting Select 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 Management HDD and SD cardFormatting HDD Displaying HDD information Start playback on this unit Playback on TV To 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 burner DVD Copy function Select menus with the following proceduresCopying all the scenes to discs Copying added scenes to discs Selecting the scenes to copy to 1 disc Favorite Scenes functionSelect the scenes to be copied and then press the joystick Select START, then press the joystick Selecting the scenes by playlist to copy to discs Selecting the scenes by date to copy to discsSelect Date Burn Disc # HDD # Video # Favorite Scenes # Select Playlist About playing back the discs About the time it takes to copyDisc type Copy time Playing back a disc inserted in the DVD burner When using a USB terminal Using SD card slot or USB terminal of other video devicesWith other video devices Recording dubbing images onto other video devices Connect this unit to a printer With a printer PictBridgeSelect PictBridge # HDD or SD Card then press the joystick Select a file to be printed, then press the joystick Standard Select Print # YES and press the joystick Before using 1 What you can do with a PC VideoCam Suite Operating environmentCPU RAM SD card reader function mass storage Article 8 Termination of License End User License Agreement Installing VideoCam Suite Setup1 InstallationCheck the contents, then close the window Insert the CD-ROM into the PC Uninstalling the software About the PC display Connection and recognitionConnect this unit to a PC Select PC/RECORDER # HDD or SD Card then press the joystick To disconnect USB cable safely When accessing the cardExample folder structure Double click the icon in task tray When 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 White Playback indicationsGreen 10000 Confirmatory indications Indications when other products are connectedCard l This Card Cannot Record in Video Mode HDD Backup RecommendedError OCCURRED. Recording is Stopped This Battery Cannot be Used Cannot Operate DUE to LOW Temperature About recoveryError OCCURRED. Please Turn Unit OFF, then Turn on Again Disconnect USB Cable Functions that cannot be Functions Conditions which Disable the functionsUsed simultaneously Problem Check points Troubleshooting Operation arbitrarily stops Problem Scenes or files cannot be deleted or edited 103 104 With a PC With other products Cleaning When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump itAbout this unit About the battery About condensation About the AC adaptorCauses of condensation Helpful hint Explanation of terms White balance adjustmentAutomatic white balance Auto focus Recording a subject with little contrast SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera SpecificationsUSB Operating temperature Mass WeightOperation Operating humidity Picture size Still pictures Recording mediaNumber of recordable Pictures Picture size 640k480 640k360 Number of recordable picturesGB SDR-H90 GB SDR-H80 Accessory No Description Optional accessories Visa Accessory Order Form For USA and Puerto Rico Customers Request for Service Notice USA and Puerto Rico Only Request for Service Notice Limited Warranty Limited Warranty United States and Puerto Rico Accessory Purchases United States and Puerto Rico Customer Services Directory United States and Puerto Rico Panasonic Canada Inc Warranty For Canadian Customers Index Carga de la batería Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápidoInserción de la batería Cómo encender la cámara Reproducción Grabación de imágenes fijasPulse el botón de inicio/detención de la grabación Reproducción de imágenes fijas Panasonic Canada Inc