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Summary of Contents for Panasonic SDR-H50
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Before use, please read these instructions completely. Przed pierwszym włączeniem kamery prosimy o dokładne przeczytanie instrukcji obsługi. Operating Instructions SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera Model No. Instrukcja obsługi SDR-H60 SDR-H50 SDR-H40 LSQT1346 B... -
Page 2: Information For Your Safety
Information for Your Safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, ≥ DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. - Page 3 The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle. Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.
- Page 4 Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted. These operating instructions are designed for use with models SDR-H60, SDR-H50 and SDR-H40. Pictures may be slightly different from the original. ≥ The illustrations used in these operating...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
[1] Recording functions of operation icons... 39 Operation icons ... 40 Backlight compensation/Fade/ Help mode/Colour night view/ Soft skin mode/ PRE-REC (SDR-H60/SDR-H50)/ Self-timer [2] Recording functions of menus ... 43 Menus ... 43 Guideline/Aspect ratio/Wind noise reduction/Auto slow shutter [3] Manual recording functions ... 44 Scene mode ... - Page 6 [2] With a DVD burner... 69 Connecting this unit to the DVD burner ... 70 DVD COPY function ... 71 FAVOURITE SCENES function ... 72 Notes for copying data to discs using the DVD burner... 74 Playing back a disc inserted in the DVD burner...
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Page 7: Accessories
Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Battery pack VW-VBG070A AC adaptor VSK0698 AC cable K2CQ2CA00006 or K2CR2DA00004 DC cable K2GJ2DC00021 or K2GJ2DC00022 AV cable K2KZ9CB00002 USB cable K1HA05CD0019 or K1HA05CD0016 CD-ROM Optional accessories Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. -
Page 8: Features
Features Extended recording! Since motion pictures are recorded on the HDD in this unit, it is possible to record images for many hours without changing the media, such as tapes and discs. It is also possible to record motion pictures and still pictures on an SD card. -
Page 9: 10 Before Using
Preparation Recording Playback With a PC Others 10 Before using 23 Setup LSQT1346... -
Page 10: Parts Identification And Handling
Before using Open/close switch for the lens cover Auto button [AUTO] (l 30) Manual button [MANUAL AF/MF] (l 44) Speaker When recording: Zoom lever [W/T] (l 36) When playing back: Volume lever [sVOLr] (l 51) LCD monitor open part LCD monitor Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. -
Page 11: Lcd Monitor
LCD monitor Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow with your fingers. ≥ It can open up to 90o. ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction. ≥... - Page 12 15 Image stabilizer button [ 16 Power LCD plus button [POWER LCD PLUS] (l 28) 17 DVD COPY button [DVD COPY] (l 89) 18 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] (l 21, 19 Status indicator (l 23) 20 Mode dial (l 23) 21 Joystick 22 Recording start/stop button (l 31, 34) 23 Menu button [MENU] (l 24)
- Page 13 28 SD card slot (l 22) 29 Tripod receptacle 30 Battery holder (l 15, 17) 31 Battery release lever [BATTERY] (l 15, 17) Tripod receptacle This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional tripod. ≥ When the tripod is used, the SD card slot cover cannot be opened.
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Page 14: Power Supply
To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. ≥ Be aware that many batteries sold at extremely cheap prices or in situations where it is difficult to verify the actual products before purchase have proven to be counterfeit. -
Page 15: Inserting The Battery
Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet. Insert the battery on the battery charger by aligning the arrows. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (l 7, 16) ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. -
Page 16: Charging Time And Recordable Time
Charging time and recordable time ∫ Charging time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60% Battery model number Supplied battery VW-VBG130 (optional) VW-VBG260 (optional) VW-VBG6 (optional) ≥ If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 oC, the charging time will become longer. ∫... -
Page 17: Connecting To The Ac Outlet
Connecting to the AC outlet The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet. Important: While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge. Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet. -
Page 18: About Hdd And Sd Cards
40 GB is 40,000,000,000 bytes. Usable capacity will be less. *3 Cannot be guaranteed in operation. LSQT1346 About HDD and SD cards Internal HDD SD Memory Card (Hard Disk Drive) [HDD] (SDR-H60/ 8 MB/ SDR-H50) 16 MB (SDR-H40) – ¥ ¥ ¥ SDHC Memory Card... -
Page 19: About Sd Cards
SD card. (l 67) ≥ We recommend that you use a Panasonic brand SD card. ≥ When using an SD card on which data has been written many times, the remaining time left for recording may be reduced. - Page 20 We recommend using SD cards conforming to Class 2 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating or the following SD cards made by Panasonic for motion picture recording. (If another kind of SD card is used, the recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording.)
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Page 21: Hdd Handling
SD card. ∫ 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. -
Page 22: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card
Before using Caution: If the SD card is inserted or removed while the power is on, this unit may malfunction or the data recorded on the SD card may be lost. Rotate the mode dial to OFF. ≥ Check that the status indicator has gone off. Open the LCD monitor and then open the SD card slot cover. -
Page 23: Setup
Setup Rotate the mode dial to switch to recording, playback or power OFF. While pressing the lock release button, set the mode dial to to turn on the power. The status indicator lights and the power turns ≥ When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear. -
Page 24: Using The Menu Screen
Setup Press the MENU button. The menu displayed differs depending on the position of the mode dial. Select the desired top menu, then move the joystick right or press the joystick. Select the submenu item, then move the joystick right or press the joystick. -
Page 25: Language Selection
Language selection You can select the language displayed on the screen. Press the MENU button, then select [LANGUAGE] and press the joystick. Select [English] and press the joystick. Menu list Motion picture recording menus ∫ [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] (l 45) [GUIDE LINES] (l 43) [REC MODE] (l 33) [REC ASPECT] (l 43) -
Page 26: Still Picture Playback Menus
[DEMO MODE] ≥ [OFF] ≥ [ON] This setting is used to start the unit demonstration. (Only when using the AC adaptor and the mode dial is at the If you set this to [ON] without inserting an SD card, this unit is automatically set to the demonstration mode for introducing its functions. -
Page 27: Setting Date And Time
Setup 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 press the joystick. Perform steps 2 and 3 below to set the date and time. ¬... -
Page 28: Adjusting Lcd Monitor
Setup ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. Adjusting the brightness and colour level Select the menu. (l 24) [SETUP] # [LCD SET] # [YES] Select the item and then adjust the settings with the joystick. [BRIGHTNESS]: Brightness of the LCD monitor [COLOUR]: Colour level of the LCD monitor... -
Page 29: Recording (Basic)
Preparation Recording Playback With a PC Others 30 Recording (Basic) 39 Recording (Advanced) LSQT1346... -
Page 30: Before Recording
Recording (Basic) Basic camera positioning ∫ About auto mode Press the AUTO button, colour balance (white balance) and focusing will be adjusted automatically. (The auto mode icon [ ] appears.) AUTO jAuto white balance (l 108) jAuto focusing (l 108) LSQT1346 Before recording 1 Hold the camera with both hands. -
Page 31: Recording Motion Pictures
Recording (Basic) ≥ Open the lens cover before turning the unit on. Rotate the mode dial to select and open the LCD monitor. Select the recording destination by the menu. (l 24) [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. -
Page 32: Audio Recording Modes
∫ Screen indications 0h00m10s 0h00m10s 0h00m10s R 12h45m R 12h45m R 12h45m A Recording mode B Selected recording destination C Remaining time left for recording When the remaining time is less than 1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes red. D Recording time elapsed Each time the unit enters the recording pause mode, the counter display will be reset to “0h00m00s”. -
Page 33: Recording Modes And Recordable Time
To change the picture quality of the motion picture Select the menu. (l 24) [BASIC] # [REC MODE] # desired setting ∫ HDD (High quality) Capacity 60 GB (SDR-H60/SDR-H50) 40 GB (SDR-H40) ∫ SD card (High quality) Capacity 256 MB... -
Page 34: Recording Still Pictures
Recording (Basic) ≥ Open the lens cover before turning the unit on. Rotate the mode dial to select and open the LCD monitor. Select the recording destination by the menu. (l 24) [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] Press the recording start/stop button. -
Page 35: Number Of Pixels And Picture Quality
Recording with a shutter sound effect Select the menu. (l 24) [ADVANCED] # [SHTR EFFECT] # [ON] ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. Number of pixels and picture quality ∫ [PICTURE SIZE] Select the menu. (l 24) [BASIC] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting Icon Aspect... -
Page 36: Recording Functions
≥ When the zoom speed is high, the subject may not be focused easily. Digital zoom function If the zoom magnification exceeds 50x (SDR-H60)/42x (SDR-H50/SDR-H40), then the digital zoom function will be activated. The maximum magnification provided by the digital zoom can be switched. -
Page 37: Recording Yourself
To use the zoom microphone function The zoom microphone is linked to the zooming operation so that far-away sounds with a tele- shot and close-up sounds with a wide-angle shot are recorded more clearly. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Select the menu. -
Page 38: Image Stabilizer Function
scene being recorded has a light source different from the scene last recorded. (When the colour night view function is used, however, the white balance of the scene last recorded is retained.) ≥ In the quick start mode, the zoom magnification becomes 2k and the picture size may differ from what it was before quick start standby mode. -
Page 39: Recording (Advanced)
Recording (Advanced) Set the recording functions by selecting the operation icons to add different effects to the recorded images. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Press the joystick, and icons will be displayed on the screen. ≥ The indication changes each time the joystick is moved down. ≥... -
Page 40: Operation Icons
Operation icons Backlight compensation/Fade/Help mode/Colour night view/Soft skin mode/PRE- REC (SDR-H60/SDR-H50)/Self-timer Video recording mode Backlight compensation 1/2 NEXT 1/2 1/2 NEXT NEXT SDR-H60 Colour night view SDR-H50 2/2 2/2 NEXT 2/2 NEXT NEXT SDR-H40 2/2 2/2 NEXT 2/2 NEXT NEXT * PRE-REC is displayed only when [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [SD CARD]. -
Page 41: Backlight Compensation/Fade
≥ If you turn off the power or operate the mode dial, the backlight compensation function is cancelled. ≥ If you turn off the power, the self-timer function is cancelled. Function Backlight compensation Fade Help mode EXIT EXIT EXIT 1/2 1/2 NEXT 1/2 NEXT NEXT Colour night view... -
Page 42: Pre-Rec (Sdr-H60/Sdr-H50)
Function PRE-REC (SDR-H60/SDR-H50) [SD] Ø Self-timer Fade: ≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white). Help mode: ≥ When the help mode is used, functions cannot be set. ≥ When the help mode is used, motion pictures and still pictures cannot be recorded. -
Page 43: Recording Functions Of Menus
Recording (Advanced) Menus Guideline/Aspect ratio/Wind noise reduction/Auto slow shutter ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Function Guideline function You can check if the image is level while recording by using the guidelines displayed on the screen. Select the menu. (l 24) [BASIC] # [GUIDE LINES] # [ON] ≥... -
Page 44: Manual Recording Functions
Recording (Advanced) 3/3 NEXT 3/3 3/3 NEXT NEXT 4/4 4/4 NEXT 4/4 NEXT NEXT ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Press the MANUAL AF/MF button. LSQT1346 Manual recording functions MANUAL AF/MF Each time you press the MANUAL AF/MF button: 1 Manual mode The icon shown in the illustration appears. -
Page 45: Scene Mode
Scene mode When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. Select the manual mode. (l 44) Select the menu. (l 24) [BASIC] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting Icon Mode/Recording conditions Sports To record sports scenes or scenes where there are quick motions Portrait... -
Page 46: Manual Focus Adjustment
Manual focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus. Select the manual focus mode. (l 44) Bring the subject into focus with the joystick. 4/4 4/4 NEXT 4/4 NEXT NEXT To restore to the automatic adjustment Press the MANUAL AF/MF button again. - Page 47 To set the white balance manually Select [ ] with the joystick, and fill the screen with a white subject. BACK BACK BACK BACK Select [ ] with the joystick. BACK BACK BACK When the [ ] display stops flashing, the setting is complete.
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Page 48: Manual Shutter Speed/Aperture Adjustment
B Iris/Gain value: SDR-H60 CLOSE # (F16 to F2.2) # OPEN # (0dB to 18dB) SDR-H50/SDR-H40 CLOSE # (F16 to F2.0) # OPEN # (0dB to 18dB) ≥ Value closer to [CLOSE] darkens the image. ≥ Value closer to [18dB] brightens the image. -
Page 49: Playback
Preparation Recording Playback With a PC Others 50 Playback 55 Editing 67 Media management 68 With other products LSQT1346... -
Page 50: Motion Picture Playback
Playback Rotate the mode dial to select Select the playback medium by the menu. (l 24) [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] Select the scene to be played back, then press the joystick. A Scene number (Page number: When ] is selected.) The selected scene is played back, and the operation icon is automatically displayed on the... -
Page 51: During Playback
≥ Sound will be heard only during normal playback. ≥ When the amount of time recorded on the scene is too short, playback may not be possible. ≥ When a scene is displayed as [ thumbnail display, playback is not possible. ≥... -
Page 52: Playing Back A Playlist
Playing back motion pictures by date Scenes recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. Select (BY DATE), then press the joystick. Select the playback date, then press the joystick. (When playing back motion pictures on the HDD) (When playing back motion pictures on the SD card) Select the scene to be played... -
Page 53: Still Picture Playback
Playback Rotate the mode dial to select Select the playback medium by the menu. (l 24) [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] Select the file to be played back, then press the joystick. A File number (Page number: When [ ] is selected.) ≥... - Page 54 ∫ About still picture compatibility ≥ This unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). ≥ The file format supported by this unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted files will be played back.) ≥...
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Page 55: Editing
Editing Important: The deleted scenes/files cannot be restored. ¬ Deleting motion picture scenes: Rotate the mode dial to select ¬ Deleting still picture files: Rotate the mode dial to select ¬ Select [HDD] or [SD CARD] in [MEDIA SELECT]. ≥ To delete an unwanted part of a scene, use the SPLIT&DELETE function. -
Page 56: Deleting The Copied Scenes Collectively
≥ To unselect the scene/file, press the joystick again. ≥ Up to 50 scenes/files can be selected to be deleted. (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2) Press the button. When the confirmation message appears Select [YES], then press the joystick. -
Page 57: Editing Scenes
Editing ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Function Locking motion pictures [HDD] [SD] This is for preventing motion picture scenes from being deleted by mistake. (However, please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data on the medium will be erased.) Editing scenes... - Page 58 Function Dividing a scene to delete [HDD] This divides the recorded scenes in two and deletes the front half or back half. LSQT1346 Operating method ¬ Select [HDD] in [MEDIA SELECT]. Select the menu. (l 24) [EDIT SCENE] # [SPLIT&DELETE] # [YES] Select the scene to be divided, then press the joystick.
- Page 59 Function Dividing a scene to delete (Continued) Operating method Select [YES], then press the joystick to play back the part to be deleted. ≥ When [NO] is selected, the confirmation message appears. Proceed to step 6. When you stop the playback, the confirmation message appears. Select [YES], then press the joystick.
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Page 60: Using Playlists
Editing You can create a playlist by gathering your favourite recorded scenes. Since the playlist is not created by copying data, playlists consume a very small amount of HDD space. ≥ When you create or delete playlists, the original scenes will not be modified. Editing scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes. -
Page 61: Editing A Playlist
Select the scene to be added to the playlist, then press the joystick. Editing a playlist Editing scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select ¬ Select [HDD] in [MEDIA SELECT]. Select (PLAYLIST), then press the joystick. - Page 62 Function Adding scenes to playlist Scenes can be added to the created playlist. Moving scenes within a playlist It is possible to change the sequence of scenes in the playlist by moving them to another position. LSQT1346 Operating method Select the menu. (l 24) [EDIT] # [ADD] # [YES] The following steps are the same as steps 3 to 5 in “Creating a new playlist”.
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Page 63: Editing Still Pictures
Editing ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Function Locking still pictures [HDD] [SD] This is for preventing still picture files from being deleted by mistake. (However, please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data on the medium will be erased.) Editing still pictures... -
Page 64: Dpof Setting
Function DPOF setting [SD] This is for writing the print data on selected still pictures. ∫ What is DPOF? DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a format which allows the user of a digital camera to define which captured images on the SD card are to be printed, together with information on the number of copies they... - Page 65 Function Copying still picture files [HDD] [SD] This is for copying still picture files from the HDD to an SD card or vice versa. Operating method Select the menu. (l 24) [PHOTO SETUP] # [COPY] Select desired direction and press the joystick. Copying from the HDD to an SD card Copying from an SD card to the HDD Select [SELECT] or [ALL] then press the...
- Page 66 Function Copying still picture files (Continued) LSQT1346 Operating method (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 3) To continue copying other files Repeat steps 4 to 6. To cancel copying halfway Press the MENU button. To complete editing Press the MENU button. ≥...
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Page 67: Media Management
≥ The unit indicating the capacity of the used and usable area is 1 GB=1,073,741,824 bytes. HDD and SD card management ≥ (SDR-H60/SDR-H50) The 60 GB hard drive utilizes a portion of the storage space for formatting, file management and other [HDD] purposes. -
Page 68: With Other Products
With other products The motion pictures and still pictures recorded by this unit can be played back on a TV. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. ≥ If you have a TV with an SD card slot, the motion pictures and still pictures recorded on an SD card may be played back on the TV. -
Page 69: With A Dvd Burner
With other products It is possible to copy images that have been recorded on this unit to discs by connecting the optional DVD burner. The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. (l 75) Device capable of copying images to discs by connecting to this unit sDVD burner/VW-BN1 ≥... -
Page 70: Burner
Connecting this unit to the DVD burner Connect this unit to the DVD burner to copy data to discs or play back motion pictures or still pictures that were copied to a disc. A Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with the DVD burner) B DVD burner (optional) ≥... -
Page 71: Dvd Copy Function
DVD COPY function Images recorded on this unit can be backed up to discs. Copied information is recorded in the motion picture scenes that are copied to a disc using the DVD COPY function. It is possible to write only scenes that are added after copying or delete the copied scenes as a group. -
Page 72: Favourite Scenes Function
FAVOURITE SCENES function It is possible to select motion picture scenes recorded on this unit and record them on a single DVD disc, as well as copy scenes by selecting the recording date. It is also possible to copy playlists created on the HDD to DVD discs. ¬... - Page 73 4 Selecting the scenes by date to copy to discs Scenes recorded with this unit are selectively copied by date to DVD discs. Select menus with the following procedures. [BURN DISC] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] # [VIDEO] # [FAVOURITE SCENES] # [SELECT DATE] Select the date/playlist to be copied and then press the joystick.
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Page 74: Notes For Copying Data To Discs Using The Dvd Burner
Notes for copying data to discs using the DVD burner When deleting data on the media after making a copy, be sure to play back the discs to check that they have been copied correctly before deleting. (l 75) ≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable while copying. -
Page 75: Playing Back A Disc Inserted In The Dvd Burner
Playing back a disc inserted in the DVD burner You can play back the motion pictures or the still pictures copied to a disc. Connect this unit to the DVD burner. (l 70) Select [PLAY DISC], then press the joystick. ≥... -
Page 76: With Other Video Devices
With other products Dubbing images onto other video devices You can create a playlist by gathering the scenes on the HDD that you want to dub, then dub only the scenes in this playlist to other devices. (l 60) ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. -
Page 77: With A Printer (Pictbridge)
With other products To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer.) ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. Connect this unit to a printer. - Page 78 Select the paper size setting on [PAPER SIZE], then press the joystick. [STANDARD]: Size specific to the printer [4x5 INCH]: L size [5x7 INCH]: 2L size [4x6 INCH]: Postcard size [A4]: A4 size ≥ You cannot set paper sizes not supported on the printer.
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Page 79: With A Pc
Preparation Recording Playback With a PC Others 80 Before using 84 Setup 88 Using software 90 Using a Macintosh LSQT1346... -
Page 80: What You Can Do With A Pc
Before using When you have installed VideoCam Suite from the supplied CD-ROM and connected your PC to the unit, you can perform the operations described below. A Play back images recorded by this unit on a PC. B Copy images recorded by this unit onto the PC hard disk. Select the desired images and create original DVD-Video discs. -
Page 81: Operating Environment
Before using ≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. ≥ When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables, proper operation is not guaranteed. ≥... - Page 82 ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used. ≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only. ≥ This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98/98SE, Windows Me and Windows NT.
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Page 83: End User License Agreement
End User License Agreement Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User Software Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. -
Page 84: Setup
Setup When installing the software, log on to your PC as the Administrator (or with a user name with equivalent authorization) or with the user name for a standard user account. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.) ≥... -
Page 85: Uninstalling The Software
Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], then click [Finish]. The PC must be rebooted for the application to work. ≥ Depending on the operating environment, you may be required to install DirectX 9.0c. If so, click [Yes], and install it. If you install the software on a PC that is not compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the PC may not work properly. -
Page 86: Connection And Recognition
Setup After the software is installed, the unit must be connected to the PC and be correctly recognised by the ≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC. ¬ Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and turn on the unit. Connect this unit to a PC. -
Page 87: To Disconnect Usb Cable Safely
When accessing the card ≥ Windows Vista: ≥ Windows XP: ≥ Windows 2000: ∫ Example folder structure SD card ≥ SD-Video format motion pictures are stored in the [PRG¢¢¢] folder. (“¢¢¢” denotes base-16 (hexadecimal) characters from 001 to FFF.) ≥ Up to 99 files can be recorded in the [PRG¢¢¢] folder. -
Page 88: Using Software
≥ When using VideoCam Suite, log on to your PC as Administrator (or with a login name equally authorized). If you log on with a login name other than Administrator, the software cannot be used. Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [Panasonic] # [VideoCam Suite 1.0] # [VideoCam Suite]. -
Page 89: Dvd Copy Function
DVD COPY function When VideoCam Suite is used, you can easily create DVD-Video discs by pressing the unit’s DVD COPY button. Among the motion pictures recorded on the unit’s HDD, those scenes which have not yet been copied to the DVD using this function will be automatically identified and written onto the DVD. -
Page 90: Using A Macintosh
Using a Macintosh ∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) Personal computer Interface ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used. ≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS. ≥... -
Page 91: Others
Preparation Recording Playback With a PC Others 92 Indications 97 Helpful hints LSQT1346... -
Page 92: Indications
¥/; (Red) Recording/writing to the medium (l 31) ; (Green) Recording pause (l 31) PRE-REC (SDR-H60/ PRE-REC SDR-H50) (l 42) Aspect ratio 16:9 (l 43) 16:9 Auto mode (l 30) AUTO Manual mode (l 44) Manual focus (l 46) Zoom magnification indication (l 36) ª... -
Page 93: Playback Indications
∫ Playback indications Motion picture playback Still picture playback Playback (l 50) Pause (l 50) Fast forward/rewind (l 51) Last/first scene paused Skip playback (l 50) Slow-motion playback (l 51) Frame-by-frame playback ;1/2; (l 51) 0h00m00s Motion picture playback time Play mode (l 52) All scenes on the media displayed... - Page 94 ∫ Indications when other products are connected The DVD burner is connected When the [BURN DISC] menu is selected When the [PLAY DISC] menu is selected Disc type (l 69) DVD-RAM disc DVD-RW disc DVD-R disc DVD-R DL disc CD-RW disc CD-R disc When a printer compatible with PictBridge is connected (l 77)
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Page 95: Messages
SD card to a PC, etc. before formatting the SD card. ≥ When using any other card Use a Panasonic SD card or another SD card which can be used to record motion pictures. (l 20) THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED. -
Page 96: About Recovery
OPERATION STOPPED. TEMPERATURE TOO LOW. The internal temperature of this unit is extremely low so it cannot be operated. If “Please Wait.” appears after this message, wait a while without turning the unit off. It may take time until the unit can be used. PUSH THE RESET SWITCH. -
Page 97: Helpful Hints
Functions that cannot be used simultaneously ≥ In picture recording mode ≥ In picture recording mode ≥ (SDR-H60/SDR-H50) When PRE-REC is used ≥ While recording (Cannot set or cancel) ≥ In picture recording mode ≥ (SDR-H60/SDR-H50) When PRE-REC is used (Cannot set or cancel) ≥... -
Page 98: Frequently Asked Questions
Helpful hints What kind of cards can be used on this unit? SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards can be used. (l 18) To record motion pictures, we recommend using SD cards from 256 MB to 16 GB that conform to Class 2 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating. - Page 99 ∫ With a PC Can I write data from a PC onto the unit’s HDD or SD card? No, you cannot. This unit’s USB terminal is read only. Is playback and editing possible on a PC? Use VideoCam Suite. Can I use the DVD COPY function to copy motion pictures recorded on SD cards onto DVD discs as well? No, you cannot.
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Page 100: Troubleshooting
Helpful hints Problem This unit cannot be turned on. This unit does not stay on long enough. Battery runs down quickly. This unit is turned off automatically. This unit cannot be operated though it is turned on. This unit does not operate normally. - Page 101 Problem A function indication such as the remaining time indication or the elapsed time indication is not shown. Recording does not start although power is supplied to this unit. Recording starts but stops immediately. The playback picture breaks up for a moment. The operation arbitrarily stops.
- Page 102 Problem “CHECK THE LENS COVER.” is displayed. Sound is not played back from the built-in speaker of this unit. Although this unit is correctly connected to a TV, playback images cannot be seen. The playback images are squeezed horizontally. Scenes or files cannot be deleted or edited.
- Page 103 Problem “PUSH THE RESET SWITCH.” is displayed. When the SD card is inserted in this unit, it is not recognised. When the SD card is inserted in another device, it is not recognised. Check points ≥ The unit has automatically detected an error. Remove the SD card then press the RESET button to restart the unit.
- Page 104 With other products Problem The sound does not play back properly when a DVD disc that has been copied using the DVD burner is played back. With a PC Problem When connected by the USB cable, this unit is not detected by the PC.
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Page 105: Cautions For Use
Cautions for use About this unit ≥ The unit and SD card become warm after long operation, but this is not a malfunction. Keep the SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). -
Page 106: About The Battery
When you are not going to use the unit for an extended time ≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet, it is recommended that you place a desiccant (silica gel) in with it. About the battery The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. -
Page 107: About Condensation
Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 123,000 pixels. The result is more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. -
Page 108: Explanation Of Terms
Explanation of terms Automatic white balance White balance adjustment recognises the colour of light and adjusts so the white colour will become a purer white. The unit determines the hue of light that comes through the lens and white balance sensor, thereby judging the recording condition, and selects the closest hue setting. - Page 109 Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects Since whatever is shiny or glistens is brought into focus, it is hard to focus on the subject to be recorded. The focus may become blurry when recording subjects at the beach, at night views or in scenes involving fireworks or special lights.
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Page 110: Specifications
Still picture: 410 K (4:3), 380 K (16:9) SDR-H60: Auto Iris, F2.0 to F5.0 Focal length: 1.8 mm to 90 mm Macro (Full range AF) SDR-H50/SDR-H40: Auto Iris, F1.9 to F4.3 Focal length: 1.8 mm to 75.6 mm Macro (Full range AF) SDR-H60:... - Page 111 /256 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB (FAT12 and FAT16 format corresponding) SDHC Memory Card (removable type): 4 GB/8 GB/16 GB (FAT32 format corresponding) HDD (fixed type): 60 GB (SDR-H60/SDR-H50) 40 GB (SDR-H40) MPEG-2 XP: 10 Mbps (VBR) SP: 5 Mbps (VBR) LP: 2.5 Mbps (VBR)
- Page 112 (FAT12 and FAT16 format corresponding) SDHC Memory Card (removable type): 4 GB/8 GB/16 GB (FAT32 format corresponding) HDD (fixed type): 60 GB (SDR-H60/SDR-H50) 40 GB (SDR-H40) JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding 640k480 (4:3), 640k360 (16:9) Refer to page 113.
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Page 113: The Hdd Or An Sd Card
Number of recordable pictures on the HDD or an SD card Picture size Picture quality 60 GB (SDR-H60/SDR-H50) [HDD] 40 GB (SDR-H40) 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB [SD] 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB...