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Panasonic SDR-H250EB Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic SDR-H250EB Operating Instructions Manual

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LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 1 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分

Operating Instructions

SD Card/Hard Disk
Video Camera
SDR-H250EB
Model No.
SDR-H20EB
≥ The illustration shows SDR-H250.
≥ SDR-H20 does not have a video light.
Before use, please read these instructions
completely.
LSQT1211 A

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 1 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Operating Instructions SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera SDR-H250EB Model No. SDR-H20EB ≥ The illustration shows SDR-H250. ≥ SDR-H20 does not have a video light. Before use, please read these instructions completely. LSQT1211 A...

  • Page 2: Caution For Ac Mains Lead

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 2 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Movie Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Movie Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.

  • Page 3: Information For Your Safety

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 3 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 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 4 LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 4 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points,...
  • Page 5 LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 5 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 ∫ Indemnity concerning recording content The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this unit, its accessories or recordable media. ∫ Carefully observe copyright laws Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 6 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Contents Caution for AC mains lead ... 2 Information for Your Safety... 3 Before using Features ... 8 Accessories ... 10 Parts identification and handling ... 11 Using the LCD monitor ...14 Using the remote control (SDR-H250) ...14 HDD and SD card ...
  • Page 7 Before using with a computer... 77 What you can do with a computer ...77 Operating environment...78 Installation ... 81 Installing ImageMixer3 for Panasonic ...81 Reading the software help...82 Software uninstallation ...82 Connection and recognition ... 82 Connection and recognition procedures...82 About the computer display...83...

  • Page 8: Before Using

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 8 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Before using Before using Features ∫ Extended recording! You can record the equivalent of approximately twenty-two 8 cm DVD discs on the 30 GB internal HDD. You can also record motion pictures and still pictures on an SD card. ∫...
  • Page 9 LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 9 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Before using ∫ Editing scenes! (l 61, 62) You can create an original video (playlist) by collecting together your favourite scenes recorded on the HDD. ∫ Using with a computer! (l 77) If you use the supplied software, you can create a backup DVD of the scenes recorded on this unit with just one button.

  • Page 10: Accessories

    ≥ Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk. ≥ Most major credit and debit cards accepted. ≥ All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. ≥ It couldn’t be simpler! ≥ Also available through our Internet is direct...

  • Page 11: Parts Identification And Handling

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 11 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Optional accessories Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. AC adaptor (VW-AD11EB) Battery pack (lithium/CGR-DU06/640 mAh) (SDR-H20) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU07/680 mAh) (SDR-H20) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU12/1150 mAh) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU14/1360 mAh) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU21/2040 mAh) Tripod (VW-CT45E) Parts identification and handling...
  • Page 12 LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 12 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Before using 24 Card slot (l 24) 25 Tripod receptacle (l 13) 26 Battery release lever [BATTERY] (l 20) 29 30 27 LCD monitor (l 14) Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.
  • Page 13 LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 13 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Attaching the lens cap (SDR-H20) Attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. Pass the end of the lens cap cord through the belt. Pass the lens cap through the loop. To attach or remove the lens cap, hold both sides of the lens cap with the tips of your finger and thumb.

  • Page 14: Using The Lcd Monitor

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 14 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Before using Using the LCD monitor You can record the image while viewing it on the LCD monitor. Place your finger on the LCD monitor open part A and pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 15: Remote Control Usable Range

    If swallowed call your doctor. Before using WARNING “THE LITHIUM BATTERY IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT (TYPE NUMBER CR2025 MANUFACTURED BY PANASONIC). IT MUST NEVER BE SUBJECTED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR DISCHARGE. IT MUST THEREFORE ONLY BE FITTED IN EQUIPMENT DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR ITS USE.

  • Page 16: Hdd And Sd Card

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 16 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Before using HDD and SD card This unit can be used for recording motion pictures and still pictures to the internal HDD and an SD card. Concerning the internal HDD and cards that can be used on this unit Internal HDD (Hard Disk...

  • Page 17: Handling Precautions

    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.)

  • Page 18: Hdd Handling Precautions

    If the HDD fails, the recorded data cannot be repaired. ∫ Indemnity concerning 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 19: Card Access Lamp

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 19 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 ∫ Card access lamp ≥ When this unit accesses the SD card (reading, recording, playback, erasing, etc.), the access lamp lights up. ≥ If the following operations are performed when the access lamp is lit, then the SD card or the recorded data may be damaged or this unit may malfunction.

  • Page 20: Setup

    CHARGE lamp flashes and the charging time will be longer than normal. ≥ Battery charging time (l 21) ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (l 10, 11) ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

  • Page 21: Charging Time And Recordable Time

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 21 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Charging time and recordable time The times shown in the tables below are for when the temperature is 25 oC and the humidity is 60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 oC, the charging time will become longer. ∫...
  • Page 22 LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 22 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Setup SDR-H20: Battery model Voltage/ number capacity Supplied battery/ CGR-DU06 7.2 V/640 mAh (optional) CGA-DU07 7.2 V/680 mAh (optional) CGA-DU12 7.2 V/1150 mAh (optional) CGA-DU14 7.2 V/1360 mAh (optional) CGA-DU21 7.2 V/2040 mAh (optional) ≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. If the battery discharges, then ≥...

  • Page 23: Connecting To The Ac Outlet

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 23 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 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. Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.

  • Page 24: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 24 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Setup ∫ To turn on the power Open the LCD monitor. The status indicator lights and the power turns ∫ To turn off the power Close the LCD monitor. The status indicator goes off and the power turns off.

  • Page 25: Selecting A Mode

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 25 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Securely close the card slot cover. Selecting a mode The mode dial is used to switch between recording and playback modes. Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely. Rotate the mode dial, and set the desired mode pictograph to the position shown in the illustration.
  • Page 26 LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 26 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Setup Move the joystick up, left or right to select an item. Operations during playback ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Move the joystick up, down, left or right to select the scene to be played back and press the joystick.
  • Page 27 LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 27 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 About the operation icons displayed in each mode About auto mode and manual mode (l 35) Video recording mode 1/2 1/2 NEXT 1/2 NEXT NEXT 2/2 2/2 NEXT 2/2 NEXT NEXT Icon Direction (1/2) (2/2) In manual mode (3/3) In manual focus mode (4/4)
  • Page 28 LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 28 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Setup Picture recording mode 1/2 NEXT 1/2 1/2 NEXT NEXT 2/2 2/2 NEXT 2/2 NEXT NEXT Icon Direction Ø (1/2) (2/2) In manual mode (3/3) In manual focus mode (4/4) Picture playback mode Icon Direction Slide show start/pause Stop playback and show thumbnails ∫...

  • Page 29: Switching The Language

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 29 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 ∫ Help mode The help mode explains the operation icons that are displayed when the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AUTO in video/picture recording mode. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Press the joystick to display the icon during the recording pause.
  • Page 30 LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 30 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Setup ≥ Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is displayed. Move the joystick up or down in order to select the desired top menu. Move the joystick right or press the joystick. Move the joystick up or down in order to select the submenu item.

  • Page 31: Setting Date And Time

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 31 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Select a menu item. MENU ENTER ≥ Use the direction buttons (3,4,2,1) and ENTER button in place of the joystick on the main unit. Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen. MENU ENTER Setting date and time When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear.

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Lcd Monitor

    ON switch is set to OFF, the battery is still being recharged.) WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC SUPPLIER. LSQT1211 Adjusting the LCD monitor Adjusting the brightness and colour level Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [LCD SET] # [YES] and press the joystick.
  • Page 33 LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 33 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Increasing and decreasing the brightness of the entire LCD monitor Press the POWER LCD PLUS button. POWER LCD Each time you press the button: 1 Original brightness 2 Bright 3 Brighter 4 Darker 5 Dark ≥ This will not affect the images to be recorded. ≥...

  • Page 34: Recording

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 34 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Recording Recording Before recording Basic camera positioning 1 Hold the camera with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. 3 Do not cover the microphones or sensors with your hands. 4 Keep your arms near your body. 5 Slightly open your legs.
  • Page 35 LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 35 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 ∫ About auto mode Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO, and colour balance (white balance) and focusing will be adjusted automatically. jAuto white balance (l 106) jAuto focusing (l 107) Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for optimum brightness.

  • Page 36: Recording Motion Pictures

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 36 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Recording Recording motion pictures This unit can be used for recording motion pictures to the internal HDD and an SD card. (l 16) Before recording, use the menu to select the recording destination. (l below) When the unit is turned on for the first time, the media select screen for recording motion pictures will appear.
  • Page 37 LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 37 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 To end the recording Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording. ≥ [¥] and [;] are red during recording. Do not move this unit until [;] is green. The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.

  • Page 38: Recording Modes And Recordable Time Available For The Motion Picture

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 38 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Recording Recording modes and recordable time available for the motion picture Changing the recording mode of the motion picture. Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [REC MODE] # desired item and press the joystick. ≥...

  • Page 39: Recording Still Pictures

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 39 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Recording still pictures This unit can be used for recording still pictures to the internal HDD and an SD card. (l 16) Before recording, use the menu to select the recording destination. (l below) When the unit is turned on for the first time, the media select screen for recording still pictures will appear.
  • Page 40 LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 40 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Recording A Focus indication ± (The white lamp flashes.): ¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus No mark: ≥ The focus indication is indicated as follows when the Photoshot button [ ] is not pressed halfway. Please use it as a guide for recording.
  • Page 41 LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 41 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Screen indications in picture recording mode A Size of still pictures B Selected recording destination C Remaining number of still pictures (Flashes in red when [R 0] appears.) D Quality of still pictures ∫ About the focus indication (SDR-H250) ≥...

  • Page 42: Number Of Pixels And Picture Quality For Still Picture Recording

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 42 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Recording Number of pixels and picture quality for still picture recording ∫ [PICTURE SIZE] Changing the recording size. Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired item and press the joystick. SDR-H250: Icon Aspect Number of pixels...

  • Page 43: Various Recording Functions

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 43 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Various recording functions Zoom in/out function SDR-H250: You can zoom in up to 10k optically. SDR-H20: You can zoom in up to 32k optically. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Move the zoom lever. T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out)

  • Page 44: Recording Yourself

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 44 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Recording ≥ This function cannot be used in picture recording mode. 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.

  • Page 45: Backlight Compensation Function

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 45 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 ≥ Video recording mode ≥ Picture recording mode ≥ The subject should be within 1.3 m of the unit. ≥ Using the video light reduces battery time. ≥ Set the video light to off when not in use. ≥...

  • Page 46: Soft Skin Mode

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 46 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Recording Move the joystick left to select 1/2 NEXT 1/2 1/2 NEXT NEXT Press the recording start/stop button. Start recording. (Fade in) When you start recording, the image/audio gradually appears. Pause recording. (Fade out) The image/audio gradually disappears. After the image/audio completely disappears, recording stops.

  • Page 47: Tele Macro Function (Sdr-H250)

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 47 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 ≥ If the background or anything else in the scene has colours similar to the skin colour, they will also be smoothed. ≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear. ≥ You may not be able to see the face clearly when recording a distant person.

  • Page 48: Self-Timer Recording

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 48 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Recording To cancel the colour night view function Select [ ] again. ≥ The colour night view function makes the signal charging time of CCD up to approximately 25k longer than usual, so that dark scenes can be recorded brightly. For this reason, bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.

  • Page 49: Wide Mode

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 49 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Wide mode This is for selecting the screen’s aspect ratio when recording motion pictures. This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs (16:9) and regular TVs (4:3). ∫ Recording images with a 16:9 aspect ratio ¬...

  • Page 50: Manual Recording Functions

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 50 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Recording Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [WIND CUT] # [ON] and press the joystick. To cancel the wind noise reduction function Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [WIND CUT] # [OFF] and press the joystick.

  • Page 51: Manual Focus Adjustment

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 51 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 ≥ During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth. ≥ Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light because the colour and brightness of the playback image may change. ≥ If you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines of light may appear.
  • Page 52 LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 52 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Recording Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL. 3/3 3/3 NEXT 3/3 NEXT NEXT The icon shown in the illustration is displayed automatically. Move the joystick up to select 3/3 NEXT 3/3 3/3 NEXT NEXT Move the joystick left or right to select the white balance mode.

  • Page 53: Manual Shutter Speed/Aperture Adjustment

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 53 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 will temporarily be black. (The black balance cannot be adjusted manually.) 1 Black balance adjustment in progress. (Flashes.) 2 White balance adjustment in progress. (Flashes.) 3 Adjustment completed. (Lights up.) ≥ (SDR-H250) When the unit is turned on with the lens cover closed, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly.
  • Page 54 LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 54 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Recording ≥ When setting both the shutter speed and the iris/gain value, set the shutter speed and then set the iris/gain value. ∫ Manual shutter speed adjustment ≥ Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light because the colour and brightness of the playback image may change.

  • Page 55: Playback

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 55 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Playback Motion picture playback Play back the motion pictures recorded on the internal HDD or SD card. Use the menu to select the desired playback medium. (l below) Rotate the mode dial to select Press the MENU button, then select [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] to select the desired medium and press the joystick.

  • Page 56: Slow-Motion Playback

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 56 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Playback ≥ When the amount of time recorded on the scene is short, playback may not be possible. ≥ When a scene is displayed as [ ≥ The power will not turn off when the LCD monitor is closed. ≥...

  • Page 57: Playing Back Motion Pictures By Date

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 57 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 ∫ Operating with the remote control (SDR-H250) Press the E or D button. Frame-by-frame playback The motion picture is advanced one frame at a time. Move the joystick up during playback to pause the playback. Move the joystick right. (The frames will be advanced one at a time in the reverse direction when you move the joystick left.) ≥...

  • Page 58: Resuming The Previous Playback

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 58 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Playback Scenes recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. Press the MENU button, then select [PLAY SETUP] # [PLAY MODE] # [BY DATE] and press the joystick. The [VIEW BY DATE] screen is displayed by month when playing back motion pictures on the HDD.

  • Page 59: Still Picture Playback

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 59 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Still picture playback Play back the still pictures recorded on the internal HDD or SD card. Use the menu to select the desired playback medium. (l below) Rotate the mode dial to select Press the MENU button, then select [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] to select the desired medium and press the joystick.
  • Page 60 LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 60 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Playback ≥ The file format supported by this unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted files will be played back.) ≥ If a non-standard file is played back, the folder/file number may not be displayed. ≥ This unit may degrade or not play back data recorded or created on another product and another product may degrade or not play back data recorded on this unit.

  • Page 61: Editing

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 61 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Editing Editing scenes Deleting scenes This is for deleting motion picture scenes. The deleted scenes cannot be restored. Deleting scenes one at a time ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select ¬ Select [HDD] or [SD CARD] in [MEDIA SELECT].

  • Page 62: Locking Motion Picture Scenes

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 62 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Editing To cancel deleting halfway Press the MENU button. ≥ Scenes are deleted from the last scene on the thumbnail display. The scenes that have already been deleted when the deletion is cancelled cannot be restored. To complete editing Press the MENU button.

  • Page 63: Creating A New Playlist

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 63 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 ≥ If you create or delete playlists, the original scenes will not be modified. Editing scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes. A Recorded scenes B Playlist ≥ You can create a playlist on the HDD only. You cannot create a playlist on an SD card.

  • Page 64: Playing Back A Playlist

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 64 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Editing Playing back a playlist ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select ¬ Select [HDD] in [MEDIA SELECT]. Press the MENU button, then select [PLAY SETUP] # [PLAYLIST] # [VIEW LIST] and press the joystick. Select the playlist to be played back, then press the joystick.
  • Page 65 LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 65 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 The thumbnail view screen of the playlist that scenes were added to is displayed. To continue adding scenes to the playlist Repeat steps 1-4. Moving scenes The scenes in a playlist can be moved. ¬ Select playlist playback mode. (l 64, “Playing back a playlist”, steps 1 and Press the MENU button, then select [EDIT] # [MOVE] # [YES]...

  • Page 66: Editing Still Pictures

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 66 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Editing Select [ALL] or [SELECT] and press the joystick. ≥ When [ALL] is selected, the selected playlist will be erased. Proceed to step 5. (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2) Select the scene to be deleted, then press the joystick.

  • Page 67: Locking Still Picture Files

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 67 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Press the button in the thumbnail display. Select [ALL] or [SELECT] and press the joystick. ≥ When [ALL] is selected, all files on the medium except the locked files will be erased. Proceed to step 5. (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2) Select the file to be deleted, then press the joystick.

  • Page 68: Dpof Setting

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 68 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Editing Press the MENU button, then select [PHOTO SETUP] # [LOCK SET] # [YES] and press the joystick. Select the file to be protected, then press the joystick. ] display appears and the selected file is locked.

  • Page 69: Copying Still Picture Files

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 69 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 ≥ The DPOF setting can be established for up to 999 files. ≥ DPOF setting made on other devices may not be recognised by this unit. Please perform the DPOF settings on this unit. ≥ You cannot add the recording date to pictures to be printed with the DPOF settings.

  • Page 70: Hdd And Card Management

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 70 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 HDD and card management HDD management HDD and card management Formatting HDD This is for initializing HDD. Please be aware that if the HDD is formatted, then all the data recorded on the HDD will be erased.
  • Page 71 LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 71 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the joystick. ≥ When formatting is complete, press the MENU button to exit the message screen. ≥ Use this unit to format SD cards. If an SD card is formatted on other products (such as a computer), the time spent for recording may become longer and you may not be able to use...

  • Page 72: With Other Products

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 72 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 With other products With a TV With other products Playback on TV 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.

  • Page 73: With A Dvd Recorder

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 73 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Example of images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3) [TV ASPECT] setting [16:9] [4:3] ≥ This function’s default setting is [16:9]. ∫ To display the on-screen information on the TV (SDR-H250) The information displayed on the screen (operation icon and time code, etc.) can be displayed on the TV.

  • Page 74: With A Printer (Pictbridge)

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 74 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 With other products Connect this unit and a video device. S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN A AV/S cable (supplied) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. ≥ If your recorder is not equipped with AV Input Sockets, the 21-pin Adaptor B (purchase separately) is necessary.
  • Page 75 LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 75 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Select a file to be printed, then press the joystick. The number of pictures set is displayed. Move the joystick up or down to select the desired number of prints, then press the joystick. ≥ You can set up to 9 prints. ≥...
  • Page 76 LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 76 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 With other products ≥ You may not be able to print still pictures recorded with other products. ≥ When the unit is connected directly to the printer, the DPOF settings cannot be used. ≥ Connect the printer directly to this unit. Do not use a USB hub.

  • Page 77: With A Computer

    Before using with a computer What you can do with a computer When you have installed ImageMixer3 for Panasonic from the supplied CD-ROM and connected your computer to the unit, you can perform the operations described below. A You can play back the images recorded by this unit on your computer or import the images to your computer.

  • Page 78: Operating Environment

    English, French, Spanish, German, Italian and Simplified Chinese supported ≥ You cannot use a Panasonic DVD Video Camera as a device for writing. ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some computers cannot be used.

  • Page 79: Usable Discs

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 79 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 ≥ Depending upon the environment of your computer, if it does not support Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), for example, frame dropout may occur, the audio may be intermittent, or the software may run slowly when you play back recorded images. ≥...
  • Page 80 For technical inquiries about this software, contact the PIXELA Customer Support Center in your region. UK, Germany, France and Spain: (Toll-Free) +800-1532-4865 Other Countries: +44-1489-564-764 Languages supported: English, German, French, Spanish Website: http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/panasonic/e/index.html (This website is in English only.) LSQT1211...

  • Page 81: Installation

    ≥ Do not perform any other operations on your computer while the software is being installed. Installing ImageMixer3 for Panasonic Insert the CD-ROM into the computer. The setup language selection screen appears. ≥ If the setup language selection screen does not appear, double-click the CD-ROM drive icon in [My Computer].

  • Page 82: Reading The Software Help

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 82 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 With a computer The computer 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 in a computer that is not compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the computer may not work properly.

  • Page 83: About The Computer Display

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 83 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Connect this unit and a computer. A USB cable (supplied) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. The unit and computer will not operate properly if the plugs are not inserted fully. ≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one.

  • Page 84: To Disconnect Usb Cable Safely

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 84 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 With a computer 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 85: Playing Back And Importing Images

    DVD disc, they will be copied onto the DVD disc again when a different user account is used. ≥ You cannot use a Panasonic DVD Video Camera as a device for writing. Playing back and importing images ¬...
  • Page 86 If ImageMixer3 fails to start automatically, take the following steps to start it. Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [PIXELA] # [ImageMixer3 for Panasonic] # [ImageMixer3 for Panasonic]. Click [Playback/Import Video]. LSQT1211 The browser screen is displayed. Select [SDR-H250]/[SDR-H20] (HDD) or [Removable Disk] (SD card) in [Source].

  • Page 87: Creating Dvd-Video Discs With The Selected Images

    If ImageMixer3 fails to start automatically, take the following steps to start it. Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [PIXELA] # [ImageMixer3 for Panasonic] # [ImageMixer3 for Panasonic]. Click [Create DVD-Video]. Click [Create New DVD]. Select the appropriate project settings and click [OK].
  • Page 88 ≥ When writing to the disc is finished, the disc will be ejected from the drive. ≥ Depending on the amount of data, writing to the disc may take time. ≥ You cannot use a Panasonic DVD Video Camera as a device for writing.

  • Page 89: Others

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 89 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Others Menus Menu list Motion picture recording menus ∫ [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] (l 50) [GUIDE LINES] (l 48) [REC MODE] (l 38) [REC ASPECT] (l 49) [CLOCK SET] (l 31) ∫ [ADVANCED] [D.ZOOM] (l 43) [O.I.S.] (l 49) [FADE COLOUR] (l 46) [WIND CUT] (l 49) [ZOOM MIC] (l 44)

  • Page 90: Other Menus

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 90 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Others [RESUME PLAY] (l 58) [LOCK SET] (l 62) [PLAYLIST] (l 63, 64) ∫ [MEDIA SELECT] [HDD] (l 55) [SD CARD] (l 55) ∫ [SETUP] [DISPLAY] (l 90) [DATE/TIME] (l 31) [DATE FORMAT] (l 31) [FORMAT CARD] (l 70) [POWER SAVE] (l 90) [BEEP SOUND] (l 91)
  • Page 91 LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 91 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 ≥ In the following cases, the unit may not turn off even when you set this to [5 MINUTES]. jWhen using the AC adaptor jWhen connecting the unit to a computer or printer via the USB cable ∫...

  • Page 92: Indications

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 92 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Others Indications Indications ∫ Media indications HDD is selected SD card is selected ∫ Recording indications Motion picture recording 0h00m00s R 12h45m 1/100 OPEN 15.12.2007 15:30 Still picture recording R 10000 MEGA 1/100 OPEN 15.12.2007 15:30 Remaining battery power R 0h00m Remaining time for recording...

  • Page 93: Playback Indications

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 93 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 ∫ Playback indications Motion picture playback Still picture playback Playback Pause Fast forward/rewind Last/first scene paused Skip playback Slow motion playback Frame-by-frame playback 0h00m00s Motion picture playback time Play mode All scenes on the media displayed Scenes recorded on the selected date displayed Scenes in the selected playlist...

  • Page 94: Messages

    RECORDING IS STOPPED. to a computer, 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 17) CANNOT RECORD IN AGS The AGS function is activated.

  • Page 95: About Recovery

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 95 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE. CANCEL NIGHT VIEW You are attempting to use a function that cannot be used MODE. simultaneously. TURN OFF THE VIDEO LIGHT. OPERATION FAILED. EXCESSIVE SHOCK The unit has detected that it is being dropped so the operation has DETECTED.

  • Page 96: Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 96 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Others Functions that cannot be used simultaneously Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s specifications. The table below shows examples of functions restricted by various conditions. Functions Digital zoom Fade Colour night view Backlight compensation...

  • Page 97: Frequently Asked Questions

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 97 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Frequently asked questions What kind of cards can be used on this unit? SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards can be used. (l 16) Can motion pictures be recorded on an SD card? Yes, they can be recorded. To record motion pictures, we recommend using SD cards from 256 MB to 4 GB that conform to Class 2 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating.
  • Page 98 LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 98 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Others Can I write data from a computer onto the unit’s HDD or SD card? No, you cannot. This unit’s USB terminal is read only. Is playback possible on a computer? Use ImageMixer3. Is editing possible on a computer? Use ImageMixer3.

  • Page 99: Troubleshooting

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 99 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Troubleshooting Problem ≥ Is the battery fully charged? # Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (l 20) This unit cannot be ≥ The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach the turned on. battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. If the unit still cannot be used, the battery is faulty.
  • Page 100 LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 100 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Others Problem The remote control does ≥ Has the button-type battery of the remote control run out? not function. # Replace it with a new button-type battery. (l 14) A function indication such as the remaining ≥...
  • Page 101 LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 101 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Problem ≥ Are you trying to record small or finely detailed objects with [PICT. QUALITY] set at [ Recorded still pictures # If you try to record small or finely detailed objects with are not clear. ≥...
  • Page 102 LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 102 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Others Problem ≥ Is this unit connected to a computer? # No operation can be performed on this unit when it is connected The indication disappears. ≥ Turn off the power to this unit. If the power cannot be turned The screen is frozen.
  • Page 103 ≥ To create DVD-Video discs using the DVD COPY function, you need to install ImageMixer3 for Panasonic from the supplied The DVD COPY function CD-ROM to your computer. (l 81) will not start even when I ≥...

  • Page 104: Cautions For Use

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 104 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Others Cautions for use About this unit ≥ The unit and 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 105: About The Battery

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 105 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 ≥ 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. It is susceptible to humidity and temperature and the effect increases the more the temperature rises or falls.

  • Page 106: Explanation Of Terms

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 106 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Others ≥ During prolonged use, the unit’s surfaces and the SD card will heat up slightly. This is normal. When inserting or removing the SD card, always set the OFF/ON switch to OFF. While this unit accesses the SD card (while is being displayed/the access lamp is lit), do not open the card slot cover and remove the SD card, operate the mode dial,...

  • Page 107: Auto Focus

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 107 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 This is called automatic white balance adjustment. However, since the unit only stores white colour information under certain light sources, automatic white balance adjustment does not function normally under other light sources. 10 000K 9 000K 8 000K 7 000K 6 000K...
  • Page 108 LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 108 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Others recorded. The focus may become blurry when recording subjects at the beach, at night views or in scenes involving fireworks or special lights. Recording a subject in dark surroundings The unit cannot focus correctly because the light information that comes through the lens decreases considerably.

  • Page 109: Specifications

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 109 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Specifications SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 7.9 V/7.2 V Power consumption: Recording 5.7 W (SDR-H250)/4.4 W (SDR-H20) Signal system CCIR: 625 lines, 50 fields PAL colour signal SD card: Based on the SD-Video standard Recording format HDD: Independent standard SDR-H250:...
  • Page 110 LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 110 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Others Video output level 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ™ Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ™ S Video output level C: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 ™ Audio output level (Line) 316 mV, 600 ™ Card reader function (No copyright protection support) HDD reader function Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) compliant PictBridge-compliant...
  • Page 111 LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 111 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Still pictures SD Memory Card: 8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/128 MB/256 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB (removable type) (FAT12 and FAT16 format corresponding) Recording media SDHC Memory Card: 4 GB (removable type) (FAT32 format corresponding) HDD: 30 GB* (fixed type) JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 Compression standard), DPOF corresponding...

  • Page 112: Number Of Recordable Pictures On The Hdd Or An Sd Card

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 112 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Others Number of recordable pictures on the HDD or an SD card SDR-H250: Picture size Picture quality 30 GB [HDD] 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB [SD] 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB Picture size...
  • Page 113 LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 113 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 SDR-H20: Picture size Picture quality 30 GB [HDD] 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB [SD] 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB ≥ The number of recordable pictures depends on whether [ subject being recorded.

  • Page 114: Index

    LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 114 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Others Index Others ∫ A AC adaptor ....20, 23, 105 Anti-Ground-Shooting (AGS) ... . .35 Aperture .
  • Page 115 LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 115 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 Others ∫ V Video light ......44 Volume adjustment ....57 ∫...
  • Page 116 LSQT1211(PAL_ENG).book 116 ページ ２００７年２月１３日　火曜日　午後１時１４分 LSQT1211 A F0207Td0 ( 3000 A ) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web site: http://panasonic.net...

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