Panasonic SDR-H90 Operating Instructions Manual
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera SDR-H90 Model No. SDR-H80 Before use, please read these instructions completely. LSQT1473 A... -
Page 2: Information For Your Safety
Information for Your Safety 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 WARNING: The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, The mains plug of the power supply cord shall ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT remain readily operable. DAMAGE, To completely disconnect this apparatus from ≥...
- Page 4 00 For business users in the ≥ These operating instructions are designed for European Union use with models SDR-H90 and SDR-H80. If you wish to discard electrical Pictures may be slightly different from the and electronic equipment, please original.
- Page 5 ∫ Licenses ≥ SDHC Logo is a trademark. ≥ U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,549; 6,381,747; 7,050,698; 6,516,132; and 5,583,936. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents Recording (Advanced) Information for Your Safety ......2 Accessories.............8 [1] Recording functions of operation icons........... 38 Preparation Operation icons ........39 Backlight compensation/Fade/Help Before using mode/Colour night view/Soft skin mode/ PRE-REC/Face detection/Self-timer [1] Parts identification and handling ..9 [2] Recording functions of menus ..44 [2] Power supply ........ - Page 7 [2] With a DVD burner......70 Specifications ..........107 Connecting this unit to the DVD Number of recordable pictures..110 burner ..........71 Index .............111 DVD COPY function ......72 FAVOURITE SCENES function ... 73 Notes for copying data to discs using the DVD burner........
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Page 8: Accessories
≥ Most major credit and debit cards accepted. ≥ All enquiries transactions and distribution USB cable facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK K1HA05AD0006 Ltd. ≥ It couldn’t be simpler! ≥ Also available through our Internet is direct... -
Page 9: Preparation
Preparation Parts identification and Before using handling 9 10 11 12 13 14 LCD monitor open part LCD monitor Joystick Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of LCD monitor the arrow with your fingers. Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. -
Page 10: Lens Cover
Joystick Attaching the lens cap Use the joystick to select the recording (Included in the Filter Kit functions and playback operations, and to (VW-LF37WE; optional)) operate the menu screen. ≥ When the filter kit (VW-LF37WE; optional) is Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to used, protect the lens surface while the unit select a setting or scene, and then press is not used with the lens cap supplied with... - Page 11 23 Recording start/stop button (l 30, 33) 24 Battery holder (l 13) 25 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 15) ≥ Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VW-AD21EB-K; optional). 26 USB terminal [ ] (l 71, 78, 86)
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Page 12: Power Supply
Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet. Insert the battery on the AC adaptor by aligning the arrows. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (l 8, 14) ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. -
Page 13: Inserting The Battery
Inserting the battery Removing the battery While sliding the BATTERY lever, slide the battery to remove it. Push the battery against the battery ≥ Hold the battery with your hand so that it holder and slide it until it clicks. does not fall. -
Page 14: Charging Time And Recordable Time
Charging time and recordable time ∫ Charging time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60% Battery model number Voltage/Capacity (Minimum) Charging time Supplied battery/VW-VBG070 7.2 V/725 mAh 1 h 35 min (optional) VW-VBG130 (optional) 7.2 V/1250 mAh 2 h 35 min VW-VBG260 (optional) 7.2 V/2500 mAh 4 h 40 min VW-VBG6* (optional) -
Page 15: Connecting To The Ac Outlet
( ) will flash. ≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you can use for this unit. It may take time to display the remaining battery capacity. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use. -
Page 16: About Hdd And Sd Cards
Display on the screen Indication in these [HDD] [SD] instructions Capacity 4 GB/ 256 MB/ 6 GB/ 32 MB/ 80 GB (SDR-H90) 8 MB/ 512 MB/ 8 GB/ 64 MB/ 60 GB (SDR-H80) 16 MB 1 GB/ 12 GB/ 128 MB... -
Page 17: 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 18 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 19: Hdd Handling
∫ Indemnity about recorded content This unit has an internal HDD. The HDD is a Panasonic does not accept any responsibility precision instrument so take care when handling it. for damages directly or indirectly due to any ∫ Do not cause any vibrations or... -
Page 20: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card
Preparation Inserting/removing an SD Before using card 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. A Label side Rotate the mode dial to OFF. -
Page 21: Setup
Preparation Turning the unit on/off Setup Selecting a mode Rotate the mode dial to switch to recording, playback or power OFF. ≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button A if changing from OFF to another mode. -
Page 22: Using The Menu Screen
Preparation Using the menu screen Setup ENTER MENU Press the MENU button. Select the desired setting, then press the joystick to enter the The menu displayed differs depending on the position of the mode dial. selection. Select the desired top menu, then move the joystick right or press the joystick. -
Page 23: Language Selection
Language selection ≥ [OFF] ≥ [ON] The screen indications are selected as shown You can select the language displayed on the in the illustration below. screen. [OFF] [ON] Press the MENU button, then select [LANGUAGE] and press 1h30m 0h00m00s the joystick. -
Page 24: Still Picture Playback Menus
[EXT. DISPLAY] (l 69) ∫ [SETUP] [INITIAL SET] Refer to the motion picture recording menus. ≥ [YES] ≥ [NO] ∫ [LANGUAGE] (l 23) When there is a menu that cannot be selected Motion picture playback menus due to another function or mode being activated, set to [YES] for changing the menu ∫... -
Page 25: Setting Date And Time
≥ Check the date and time displayed. EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN ∫ Changing the date and time display mode NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC SUPPLIER. Select the menu. (l 22) [SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # desired display style [DATE]... -
Page 26: World Time Setting (Displaying The Time Of The Travel Destination)
World time setting (Displaying the time of the travel destination) It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region and the travel destination. Select the menu. (l 22) destination appears after setting the home region successively. -
Page 27: Adjusting Lcd Monitor
Preparation Adjusting LCD monitor Setup ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. Adjusting the brightness and Increasing and decreasing the colour level brightness of the entire LCD monitor Select the menu. (l 22) Select the menu. (l 22) [SETUP] # [LCD SET] # [YES] [SETUP] # [POWER LCD] # desired setting... -
Page 28: Recording
Recording Before recording Recording (Basic) ∫ Basic camera positioning 1 Hold the camera with both hands. Put your hand through the grip belt. Do not cover the microphones. 2 Keep your arms near your body. 3 Separate your legs for better balance. ≥... - Page 29 It is automatically set to the following modes depending on the objects and recording ≥ Due to conditions, a different mode may be conditions. identified for the same subject. ≥ Modes are selected automatically by the unit, Mode Scene/Effect so it may not choose desired mode depending Portrait When the object is on the recording conditions.
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Page 30: Recording Motion Pictures
Recording Recording motion pictures Recording (Basic) [HDD] [SD] ≥ Open the lens cover before turning the unit on. ≥ When about 5 minutes have passed without Rotate the mode dial to select any operation in recording pause, the unit and open the LCD monitor. automatically turns off to save battery life. -
Page 31: Record Motion Picture To Be Uploaded To Youtube
Record motion picture to be Audio recording modes uploaded to YouTube [SD] This mode switches the method for recording You can record motion pictures of under 10 audio to an SD card. minutes, suitable for uploading to YouTube. Press the WEB MODE button. ¬... -
Page 32: Recording Modes And Recordable Time
[BASIC] # [REC MODE] # desired setting ∫ HDD Recording mode (High quality) (Normal) (Long play) Capacity 80 GB 18 h 36 h 72 h (SDR-H90) 60 GB 14 h 27 h 54 h (SDR-H80) Image quality Recording time prioritized prioritized ∫ SD card... -
Page 33: Recording Still Pictures
Recording Recording still pictures Recording (Basic) [HDD] [SD] ≥ Open the lens cover before turning the unit on. Rotate the mode dial to select ∫ Screen indications and open the LCD monitor. Select the recording destination by the menu. (l 22) R 12345 R 12345 R 12345... -
Page 34: Number Of Pixels
Number of pixels Recording with a shutter sound effect Select the menu. (l 22) Select the menu. (l 22) [BASIC] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired [ADVANCED] # [SHTR EFFECT] # [ON] setting Icon Aspect Number of pixels ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. 640k480 16:9 640k360... -
Page 35: Recording Functions
Recording Recording functions Recording (Basic) [HDD] [SD] ≥ When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit Zoom in/out function can focus on a subject approx. 2 cm away from the lens. (Macro function) You can zoom in up to 70k optically. ≥... -
Page 36: Recording Yourself
Quick start To use the zoom microphone function This unit will resume recording/pause mode The zoom microphone is linked to the zooming about 0.8 seconds after the LCD monitor is operation so that far-away sounds with a tele- reopened. shot and close-up sounds with a wide-angle shot ≥... -
Page 37: Optical Image Stabilizer Function
≥ In the following cases, the image stabilizer ≥ In the quick start mode it may take some time function may not work effectively. for automatic white balance to adjust, if the jWhen the digital zoom is used scene being recorded has a light source jWhen the unit is shaken greatly different from the scene last recorded. -
Page 38: Recording (Advanced)
Recording Recording functions of Recording (Advanced) operation icons [HDD] [SD] Set the recording functions by selecting the operation icons to add different effects to the recorded images. ENTER ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Press the joystick, and icons will be displayed on the screen. 1/3 1/3 NEXT 1/3 NEXT NEXT... -
Page 39: Operation Icons
Operation icons Backlight compensation/Fade/Help mode/Colour night view/Soft skin mode/PRE- REC/Face detection/Self-timer Video recording mode Backlight Fade Help mode compensation 1/3 1/3 NEXT 1/3 NEXT NEXT 1/3 1/3 NEXT 1/3 NEXT NEXT 1/3 1/3 NEXT 1/3 NEXT NEXT 1/3 1/3 NEXT 1/3 NEXT NEXT Colour night view... -
Page 40: Picture Recording Mode
Picture recording mode Backlight Ø Self-timer Help mode compensation 1/3 1/3 NEXT 1/3 NEXT NEXT 1/3 1/3 NEXT 1/3 NEXT NEXT 1/3 1/3 NEXT 1/3 NEXT NEXT 1/3 1/3 NEXT 1/3 NEXT NEXT Soft skin mode 2/3 2/3 NEXT 2/3 NEXT NEXT 2/3 2/3 NEXT 2/3 NEXT... - Page 41 Function Effect Help mode This explains the recording functions. Select the desired icon with the joystick to display an explanation on the screen. To exit the help mode EXIT EXIT EXIT Press the MENU button or select [EXIT]. 1/3 1/3 NEXT 1/3 NEXT NEXT Colour night view...
- Page 42 Function Effect Self-timer This is for recording still pictures using the timer. Use this function to include yourself in the picture. Press the recording start/stop button, the [Ø] indication blinks for about 10 seconds and then the still picture is recorded. ≥...
- Page 43 Face detection: ≥ In the following case, faces may not be detected in some recording conditions. jFaces are not full-faces jFaces tilt jFaces are extremely bright or dark jShadows on faces are a few jFaces are not completely exposed (for instance wearing sunglasses) jThe size of a face is small on the screen.
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Page 44: Backlight Compensation/Fade/Help
Recording Recording functions of Recording (Advanced) menus [HDD] [SD] Menus Aspect ratio/Wind noise reduction/Guideline/Auto slow shutter ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Function Effect/Setting method Aspect ratio This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs (16:9) and regular TVs (4:3). (Only when the mode dial is set to Select the menu. - Page 45 Auto slow shutter mode: ≥ When the auto slow shutter mode is selected, the slowest shutter speed changes from 1/50 to 1/25. ≥ When the shutter speed becomes 1/25, the screen display may be seen as if frames are missed and afterimages may appear. ≥...
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Page 46: Manual Recording Functions
Recording Manual recording functions Recording (Advanced) [HDD] [SD] MANUAL AF/MF Each time you press the MANUAL AF/MF button: 1 Manual mode The icon shown in the illustration appears. White balance Aperture adjustment 4/4 4/4 NEXT 4/4 NEXT NEXT Shutter speed 4/4 4/4 NEXT 4/4 NEXT NEXT... -
Page 47: Scene Mode
≥ If you record a subject illuminated with bright Scene mode light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines of light may appear. When you record images in different situations, ≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the sports mode this mode automatically sets optimum shutter does not function. -
Page 48: White Balance
White balance To set the white balance manually Select [ ] with the joystick, and The automatic white balance function may not fill the screen with a white reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can subject. -
Page 49: Manual Shutter Speed/Aperture Adjustment
Manual shutter speed/ ≥ When setting both the shutter speed and the iris/gain value, set the shutter speed and then aperture adjustment set the iris/gain value. Shutter Speed: ∫ Manual shutter speed adjustment Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. ≥ Avoid recording under fluorescent light, Aperture: mercury light or sodium light because the Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too... -
Page 50: Playback
Playback Motion picture playback Playback [HDD] [SD] ENTER 1/;: Playback/Pause Skip playback (backward) Skip playback (forward) Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails. ∫: Rotate the mode dial to select Select the playback operation with the joystick. Select the playback medium by the menu. -
Page 51: During Playback
Move and hold the joystick left or right. ≥ 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 [ ] on the thumbnail display, playback is not possible. -
Page 52: Playing Back A Playlist
Playing back motion pictures by Playing back a playlist date Creating a new playlist (l 60) [HDD] Scenes recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. Select (PLAYLIST), then press Select (BY DATE), then press the joystick. the joystick. -
Page 53: Still Picture Playback
Playback Still picture playback Playback [HDD] [SD] ENTER 1/;: Slide show start/pause. Plays back the previous picture. Plays back the next picture. Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails. ∫: Rotate the mode dial to select The selected file is played back, and the operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen. - Page 54 ∫ About still picture compatibility Changing the interval of playback ≥ This unit is compliant with the unified standard for the slide show DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Select the menu. (l 22) Information Technology Industries Association).
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Page 55: Editing
Playback Deleting scenes/files Editing [HDD] [SD] Important: The deleted scenes/files cannot be restored. ENTER ¬ Deleting motion picture scenes: Deleting multiple scenes/ Rotate the mode dial to select files ¬ Deleting still picture files: Rotate the mode dial to select Press the button in the ¬... -
Page 56: Deleting The Copied Scenes Collectively
≥ To unselect the scene/file, press the joystick ≥ The locked scenes or scenes of which copied again. information was destroyed cannot be deleted. ≥ Up to 50 scenes/files can be selected to be deleted. ∫ When you stop deleting halfway Press the MENU button while deleting. -
Page 57: Editing Scenes
Playback Editing scenes Editing ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Function Operating method Locking motion ¬ Select [HDD] or [SD CARD] in [MEDIA SELECT]. pictures Select the menu. (l 22) [HDD] [SD] [EDIT SCENE] # [LOCK SET] # [YES] This is for preventing Select the scene to be protected, then press motion picture scenes... - Page 58 Function Operating method Dividing a scene to ¬ Select [HDD] in [MEDIA SELECT]. delete Select the menu. (l 22) [HDD] [EDIT SCENE] # [SPLIT&DELETE] # [YES] This divides the recorded Select the scene to be divided, then press the scenes in two and deletes joystick.
- Page 59 Function Operating method Select [YES], then press the joystick to play Dividing a scene to delete (Continued) 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
Playback Using playlists Editing [HDD] 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
The selected scene is encircled by a red frame. Select the scene to be added to ≥ To unselect the scene, press the joystick again. the playlist, then press the ≥ Up to 50 scenes can be selected and added. joystick. - Page 62 Function Operating method Adding scenes to Select the menu. (l 22) [EDIT] # [ADD] # [YES] playlist The following steps are the same as steps 3 to 5 in “Creating a new Scenes can be added to playlist”. (l 60) the created playlist.
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Page 63: Editing Still Pictures
Playback Editing still pictures Editing ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Function Operating method Locking still pictures ¬ Select [HDD] or [SD CARD] in [MEDIA SELECT]. [HDD] [SD] Select the menu. (l 22) [PHOTO SETUP] # [LOCK SET] # [YES] This is for preventing still picture files from being Select the file to be protected, then press the... -
Page 64: Dpof Setting
Function Operating method DPOF setting ¬ Select [SD CARD] in [MEDIA SELECT]. [SD] Select the menu. (l 22) [PHOTO SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [SET] This is for writing the print data on selected still Select the file to be set, then press the joystick. pictures. - Page 65 Function Operating method Copying still picture Select the menu. (l 22) [PHOTO SETUP] # [COPY] files [HDD] [SD] Select desired direction and press the joystick. This is for copying still Copying from the HDD to an SD card picture files from the HDD Copying from an SD card to the HDD to an SD card or vice Select [SELECT] or [ALL] then press the...
- Page 66 Function Operating method Copying still picture files (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 3) (Continued) 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] ≥ (SDR-H90) The 80 GB hard drive utilizes a portion of the storage space for formatting, file This is for initializing HDD. management and other purposes. 80 GB is Please be aware that if the HDD is formatted, 80,000,000,000 bytes. -
Page 68: With Other Products
Playback Playback on TV With other products [HDD] [SD] 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 69 ∫ To watch images with a 16:9 ∫ To display the on-screen aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3) information on the TV If the images are squeezed horizontally on a TV The information displayed on the screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio, change the menu setting (operation icon and time code etc.) can be to play back the pictures in the original aspect displayed on the TV.
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Page 70: With A Dvd Burner
Playback 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 76) Device capable of copying images to discs by connecting to this unit sDVD burner/VW-BN1 ≥... -
Page 71: 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. Mini B Mini A A Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with the DVD burner) B DVD burner (optional) ≥... -
Page 72: Dvd Copy Function
DVD COPY function [HDD] [SD] 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 73: 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 74 4 Selecting the scenes by date to 5 Selecting the scenes by playlist copy to discs to copy to discs [HDD] [SD] [HDD] Scenes recorded with this unit are selectively Playlists created on the HDD of this unit are copied by date to DVD discs. copied to DVD discs.
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Page 75: Notes For Copying Data To Discs Using The Dvd Burner
Notes for copying data to When a disc that was created with this unit and the DVD burner is inserted into the DVD discs using the DVD burner recorder, a message may be displayed prompting you to format the disc. Do not format the disc because all data will be erased When deleting data on the media after and cannot be recovered. -
Page 76: 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. ENTER Connect this unit to the DVD burner. (l 71) Select [PLAY DISC], then press the joystick. ≥... -
Page 77: With Other Video Devices
Playback With other video devices With other products Turn on this unit, then rotate the Dubbing images onto other mode dial to select video devices Select the playback medium by [HDD] [SD] the menu. (l 22) You can create a playlist by gathering the scenes on the HDD that you want to dub, then dub only [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or the scenes in this playlist to other devices. -
Page 78: With A Printer (Pictbridge)
Playback With a printer (PictBridge) With other products [HDD] [SD] To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer.) A USB cable (supplied) ≥ Insert the USB connectors as far as they will ≥... - Page 79 ≥ When the unit is connected directly to the Select the paper size setting on printer, the DPOF settings cannot be used. [PAPER SIZE], then press the ≥ Connect the printer directly to this unit. Do not joystick. use a USB hub. [STANDARD]: Size specific to the printer [4k5 INCH]: L size...
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Page 80: With A Pc
With a PC 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. ... -
Page 81: Operating Environment
With a PC Operating environment Before using ≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a DVD.) ≥ When two 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, Windows 98SE, Windows Me and Windows NT.
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Page 83: End User License Agreement
Further, Panasonic does not warrant that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic or any of its distributors will not be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensee’s use of the Software. -
Page 84: Setup
With a PC Installation Setup When installing the software, log on to your ≥ If the country or region cannot be selected, computer as the Administrator or with a user select [PAL Area]. name with equivalent authorization. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.) ≥... -
Page 85: Uninstalling The Software
∫ For Windows XP Select [Yes, I want to restart my Select [start] # [Control Panel] computer now.], then click # [Add or Remove Programs]. [Finish]. The PC must be rebooted for the application Select [VideoCam Suite 2.0], then to work. click [Remove]. -
Page 86: Connection And Recognition
With a PC 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. A USB cable (supplied) ≥ Insert the USB connectors as far as they will ≥... -
Page 87: To Disconnect Usb Cable Safely
When accessing the card ∫ Copying still pictures on PC ≥ Windows Vista: HDD or SD card reader function (mass storage) When the unit is connected to a PC and the HDD or the SD card can be used as an external drive, still pictures on the drive can be copied to the PC ≥... -
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 2.0] # [VideoCam Suite]. -
Page 89: Upload To Youtube
[DVD COPY] screen appears. [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] Connect this unit to a PC. (l 86) Select [WEB MODE] then press the joystick. [YouTube Uploader] starts and the motion pictures recorded in web mode are displayed. ≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the software (PDF file) for details on how to use it. -
Page 90: Using A Macintosh
With a PC If using a Macintosh Using a Macintosh ∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) Personal computer Macintosh Mac OS X v10.4 Mac OS X v10.5 PowerPC G5 (1.9 GHz or higher) Intel Core Duo Intel Core Solo Interface USB port... -
Page 91: Others
Others Indications Indications ∫ Recording indications Intelligent auto mode (l 28) Normal mode Motion picture recording Portrait mode 0h00m00s 1h30m Scenery mode R 0h30m Spotlight mode Low light mode 1/100 OPEN Manual focus (l 47) 15.11.2009 12:34 Zoom magnification indication Still picture recording (l 35) ... -
Page 92: Playback Indications
∫ Playback indications Scene mode (l 47) Sports mode Motion picture playback Portrait mode Low light mode Spotlight mode Surf & snow mode White balance (l 48) Auto white balance Still picture playback Indoor mode (recording under incandescent lamp) Outdoor mode Manual adjustment mode Self-Timer recording (l 42) Ø... - Page 93 ∫ Indications when other products 100-001 Motion picture folder/file number display are connected 100-0001 Still picture folder/file number The DVD burner is connected display When the [BURN DISC] menu DPOF already set is selected (to more than 1) (l 64) When the [PLAY DISC] menu Number of recording pixels for is selected...
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Page 94: 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 18) THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED. -
Page 95: 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. ERROR OCCURRED. -
Page 96: Helpful Hints
Others Functions that cannot be Helpful hints 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. Conditions which Functions disable the functions Digital zoom ≥... -
Page 97: Troubleshooting
Others Troubleshooting Helpful hints Problem Check points This unit cannot be ≥ Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (l 12) turned on. ≥ The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. If the unit This unit does not stay still cannot be used, the battery is faulty. - Page 98 Problem Check points A clicking sound is heard ≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a when the power is turned malfunction. off. The screen has changed ≥ If you set [DEMO MODE] to [ON] without inserting an SD suddenly.
- Page 99 Problem Check points Recording stops ≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture suddenly during motion recording. (l 18) picture recording on an ≥ When using an SD card on which data has been written SD card. many times and the data writing speed has reduced, the recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording.
- Page 100 Problem Check points Even if HDD or an SD ≥ Either this unit or the card may be damaged. Please consult card is formatted, it a dealer. cannot be used. ≥ Use an SD card from 8 MB to 32 GB with this unit. (l 16) The indication ≥...
- Page 101 With other products Problem Check points The sound does not play ≥ When the scenes recorded on an SD card by setting back properly when a [AUDIO REC] to [MPEG] are copied to a DVD disc using DVD disc that has been the DVD burner and then played back with any other copied using the DVD devices, sound may not play back properly.
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Page 102: Cautions For Use
Others Cautions for use Do not spray insecticides or volatile About this unit chemicals onto the unit. ≥ If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its body may be marred and the surface finish ≥ The unit and SD card become warm after long may peel off. -
Page 103: About The Battery
≥ Please look after the data in your HDD If you drop the battery accidentally, check to carefully. Panasonic will not be held see if the terminals are damaged. responsible in the unlikely case that private ≥... -
Page 104: About The Ac Adaptor
About the AC adaptor About condensation ≥ If the temperature of the battery is extremely If condensation forms on the unit, the lens will high or extremely low, charging may take time cloud up, the HDD may be damaged and the unit or the battery may not be charged. -
Page 105: Explanation Of Terms
Others Explanation of terms Automatic white balance white balance adjustment range, use the manual white balance adjustment mode. White balance adjustment recognises the colour of light and adjusts so the white colour will White balance adjustment become a purer white. The unit determines the hue of light that comes through the lens, thereby White balance adjustment determines the white judging the recording condition, and selects the... - Page 106 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 107: Specifications
Others Specifications SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 9.3 V/7.2 V Power consumption: Recording 3.8 W Signal system CCIR: 625 lines, 50 fields PAL colour signal Recording format SD card: Based on the SD-Video standard HDD: Independent standard Image sensor 1/8z CCD image sensor... - Page 108 /256 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB (FAT12 and FAT16 format corresponding) SDHC Memory Card (removable type): 4 GB/6 GB/8 GB/12 GB/16 GB/32 GB (FAT32 format corresponding) HDD (fixed type): 80 GB (SDR-H90) 60 GB (SDR-H80) Compression MPEG-2 Recording mode and XP: 10 Mbps (VBR)
- Page 109 (FAT12 and FAT16 format corresponding) SDHC Memory Card (removable type): 4 GB/6 GB/8 GB/12 GB/16 GB/32 GB (FAT32 format corresponding) HDD (fixed type): 80 GB (SDR-H90) 60 GB (SDR-H80) Compression JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2...
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Page 110: Connecting This Unit To The Dvd Number Of Recordable Pictures
Number of recordable pictures Picture size (640k480) (640k360) 80 GB (SDR-H90) 99999 99999 [HDD] 60 GB (SDR-H80) 99999 99999 8 MB [SD] 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 1710 1710 512 MB 3390 3390 1 GB... -
Page 111: Index
Others Index ∫ A Menu ......22 Motion picture playback ....50 AC adaptor . - Page 112 Panasonic Corporation LSQT1473 A Web site: http://panasonic.net F0209RA0 ( 3500 Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany...