Panasonic SDR-H90 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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Before use, please read these instructions completely.
EP
Basic Operating Instructions
SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera
Please also refer to Operating
Instructions (PDF format)
recorded on the CD-ROM
containing the Operating
Instructions (supplied).
You can learn about advanced operation methods
and check the Troubleshooting.
SDR-H90
Model No.
SDR-H80
LSQT1467 A

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  • Page 1 Basic Operating Instructions SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera SDR-H90 Model No. SDR-H80 Before use, please read these instructions completely. Please also refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting.
  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Information for Your Safety 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 3: Caution For Use

    ∫ Caution for use ∫ Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Keep the SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera as Equipment and used Batteries far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, These symbols on the products, video games etc.).
  • Page 4: Operating Instructions

    00 countries. ≥ These operating instructions are designed for ≥ YouTube and the YouTube logo are the use with models SDR-H90 and SDR-H80. registered trademarks or trademarks of Pictures may be slightly different from the YouTube LLC.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Media management Information for Your Safety ......2 Accessories.............6 [1] HDD and SD card management ..28 Formatting HDD ........28 Preparation Displaying HDD information ....28 Formatting an SD card ......28 Before using [1] Parts identification and handling ..7 Others [2] Power supply ........
  • Page 6: Accessories

    Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Optional accessories Battery pack VW-VBG070 Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. ≥ The battery is not charged. Be sure to charge AC adaptor (VW-AD21E-K) the battery before using this unit. (l 10) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG070) AC adaptor Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG130)
  • Page 7: 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 8: 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 9 This is a hole for attaching the unit to the 22 Mode dial optional tripod. 23 Recording start/stop button 24 Battery holder 25 DC input terminal [DC IN] ≥ Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VW-AD21E-K; optional). 26 USB terminal [ (ENG) LSQT1467...
  • Page 10: 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 6, 12) ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
  • Page 11: 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 12: 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 13: 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 14: 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 15 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 16: 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 17: 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 ...
  • Page 18: 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 19: Using The Menu Screen

    Preparation Using the menu screen Setup Select the desired setting, then ENTER press the joystick to enter the selection. MENU Press the MENU button. The menu displayed differs depending on the position of the mode dial. To get back to the previous screen Select the desired top menu, then Move the joystick left.
  • Page 20: Setting Date And Time

    Preparation 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 21: Recording

    Recording Before recording Recording Intelligent auto mode It will make an optimal setting automatically depending on the objects and recording conditions. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Intelligent auto button Press this button to switch on/off the intelligent auto mode. It is automatically set to the following modes Mode Scene/Effect...
  • Page 22: Recording Motion Pictures

    Recording Recording motion pictures Recording [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 23: Recording Still Pictures

    Recording Recording still pictures Recording [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 19) R 12345 R 12345 R 12345...
  • Page 24: Recording Functions

    Recording Recording functions Recording [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 25: 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 26: 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 27: Editing

    Playback Deleting scenes/files Editing [HDD] [SD] Important: The deleted scenes/files cannot be restored. ≥ All the scenes/files on the HDD or SD card except the locked scenes/files will be deleted. ENTER Proceed to step 5. ≥ When the date is selected in motion picture playback, all scenes on the selected date are deleted.
  • Page 28: 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 29: Others

    ∫ For Windows (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the “Program Turn the PC on and insert the CD- Files\Panasonic\SDR\” folder. ROM containing the Operating ≥ When the contents in the Program Files folder Instructions (supplied). cannot be displayed, click the [Show the contents of this folder] to display them.
  • Page 30: 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 31 /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 32 Panasonic Corporation Web site: http://panasonic.net Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany...

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