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Panasonic SDR-H20GN Operating Instructions Manual

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LSQT1214_GN.book 1 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０分
≥ The illustration shows SDR-H250.
≥ SDR-H20 does not have a video light.
Before use, please read these instructions
completely.

Operating Instructions

SD Card/Hard Disk
SDR-H250GN
Model No.
SDR-H20GN
Video Camera
LSQT1214 A

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    LSQT1214_GN.book 1 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０分 ≥ The illustration shows SDR-H250. ≥ SDR-H20 does not have a video light. Before use, please read these instructions completely. Operating Instructions SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera SDR-H250GN Model No. SDR-H20GN LSQT1214 A...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    LSQT1214_GN.book 2 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 3 LSQT1214_GN.book 3 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 4: Table Of Contents

    LSQT1214_GN.book 4 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０分 Contents Information for Your Safety... 2 Before using Features ... 6 Accessories ... 8 Parts identification and handling ... 8 Using the LCD monitor ... 11 Using the remote control (SDR-H250) ...12 HDD and SD card ... 14 Concerning the internal HDD and cards that can be used on this unit ...14 Concerning SD cards ...14...
  • Page 5 Before using with a computer... 75 What you can do with a computer ...75 Operating environment...76 Installation ... 78 Installing ImageMixer3 for Panasonic ...78 Reading the software help...79 Software uninstallation ...79 Connection and recognition ... 79 Connection and recognition procedures...79 About the computer display...80...

  • Page 6: Before Using

    LSQT1214_GN.book 6 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 7 LSQT1214_GN.book 7 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０分 Before using ∫ Editing scenes! (l 59, 60) You can create an original video (playlist) by collecting together your favourite scenes recorded on the HDD. ∫ Using with a computer! (l 75) If you use the supplied software, you can create a backup DVD of the scenes recorded on this unit with just one button.

  • Page 8: Accessories

    LSQT1214_GN.book 8 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０分 Before using Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. SD Memory Card (512 MB) Battery pack (SDR-H250) Battery pack (SDR-H20) AC adaptor DC cable AV/S cable AC cable Remote control (SDR-H250) Button-type battery (SDR-H250) Lens cap (SDR-H20) USB cable CD-ROM...
  • Page 9 LSQT1214_GN.book 9 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０分 Terminal cover Menu button [MENU] (l 27) DC input terminal [DC/C.C. IN] (l 21) LCD monitor open part (l 11) 10 Battery holder (l 18) 11 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l 70, 71) 12 Status indicator (l 21) 13 Power switch [OFF/ON] (l 21) 14 HDD/computer access lamp [ACCESS/ PC] (l 16, 80)
  • Page 10 LSQT1214_GN.book 10 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０分 Before using 37 Grip belt (l 10) Using grip belt Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand. Adjust the belt length and the pad position. 1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the length. 3 Replace the belt. Using the lens cover (SDR-H250) For the lens protection, be sure to close the lens cover when not in use.

  • Page 11: Using The Lcd Monitor

    LSQT1214_GN.book 11 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０分 During recording The removed lens cap can be attached to the lens cap fixture. Tripod receptacle This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional tripod. (Please carefully read the operating instructions for how to attach the unit to the tripod.) ≥...

  • Page 12: Using The Remote Control (Sdr-H250)

    LSQT1214_GN.book 12 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０分 Before using Using the remote control (SDR-H250) START/ PHOTO STOP SHOT DISPLAY DATE/ ZOOM TIME SEARCH PLAY SEARCH STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV SKIP STOP SKIP MENU ENTER Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT, On-screen display button [EXT DISPLAY] (l 71) Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (l 29) Playback operation buttons (l 54)
  • Page 13 LSQT1214_GN.book 13 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０分 ∫ Remote control usable range The distance between the remote control and the unit’s remote control sensor A: Within approx. Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and right ≥ The remote control is intended for indoor operation.

  • Page 14: Hdd And Sd Card

    LSQT1214_GN.book 14 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 15: 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 16: 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 17: Card Access Lamp

    LSQT1214_GN.book 17 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 18: Setup

    CHARGE lamp flashes and the charging time will be longer than normal. ≥ Battery charging time (l 19) ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (l 8) ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

  • Page 19: Charging Time And Recordable Time

    LSQT1214_GN.book 19 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 20 LSQT1214_GN.book 20 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 21: Connecting To The Ac Outlet

    LSQT1214_GN.book 21 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 22: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card

    LSQT1214_GN.book 22 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 23: Selecting A Mode

    LSQT1214_GN.book 23 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 24 LSQT1214_GN.book 24 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 25 LSQT1214_GN.book 25 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０分 About the operation icons displayed in each mode About auto mode and manual mode (l 33) 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 26 LSQT1214_GN.book 26 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 27: Switching The Language

    LSQT1214_GN.book 27 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 28 LSQT1214_GN.book 28 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 29: Setting Date And Time

    LSQT1214_GN.book 29 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 30: Adjusting The Lcd Monitor

    ON switch is set to OFF, the battery is still being recharged.) WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS UNIT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. IF THIS IS NECESSARY, CONTACT THE PANASONIC CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE ON 132600 FOR YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE. LSQT1214 Adjusting the LCD monitor...
  • Page 31 LSQT1214_GN.book 31 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 32: Recording

    LSQT1214_GN.book 32 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 33 LSQT1214_GN.book 33 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 104) jAuto focusing (l 104) Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for optimum brightness.

  • Page 34: Recording Motion Pictures

    LSQT1214_GN.book 34 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０分 Recording Recording motion pictures This unit can be used for recording motion pictures to the internal HDD and an SD card. (l 14) 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 35 LSQT1214_GN.book 35 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 36: Recording Modes And Recordable Time Available For The Motion Picture

    LSQT1214_GN.book 36 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 37: Recording Still Pictures

    LSQT1214_GN.book 37 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０分 Recording still pictures This unit can be used for recording still pictures to the internal HDD and an SD card. (l 14) 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 38 LSQT1214_GN.book 38 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 39 LSQT1214_GN.book 39 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 40: Number Of Pixels And Picture Quality For Still Picture Recording

    LSQT1214_GN.book 40 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 41: Various Recording Functions

    LSQT1214_GN.book 41 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 42: Recording Yourself

    LSQT1214_GN.book 42 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 43: Backlight Compensation Function

    LSQT1214_GN.book 43 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 44: Soft Skin Mode

    LSQT1214_GN.book 44 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 45: Tele Macro Function (Sdr-H250)

    LSQT1214_GN.book 45 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 46: Self-Timer Recording

    LSQT1214_GN.book 46 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 47: Wide Mode

    LSQT1214_GN.book 47 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 48: Manual Recording Functions

    LSQT1214_GN.book 48 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 49: Manual Focus Adjustment

    LSQT1214_GN.book 49 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 50 LSQT1214_GN.book 50 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 51: Manual Shutter Speed/ Aperture Adjustment

    LSQT1214_GN.book 51 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 52 LSQT1214_GN.book 52 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 53: Playback

    LSQT1214_GN.book 53 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 54 LSQT1214_GN.book 54 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 55: Playing Back Motion Pictures By Date

    LSQT1214_GN.book 55 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 56: Resuming The Previous Playback

    LSQT1214_GN.book 56 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 57: Still Picture Playback

    LSQT1214_GN.book 57 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 58 LSQT1214_GN.book 58 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 59: Editing

    LSQT1214_GN.book 59 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 60: Locking Motion Picture Scenes

    LSQT1214_GN.book 60 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 61: Creating A New Playlist

    LSQT1214_GN.book 61 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 62: Playing Back A Playlist

    LSQT1214_GN.book 62 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 63 LSQT1214_GN.book 63 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 62, “Playing back a playlist”, steps 1 and Press the MENU button, then select [EDIT] # [MOVE] # [YES]...

  • Page 64: Editing Still Pictures

    LSQT1214_GN.book 64 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 65: Locking Still Picture Files

    LSQT1214_GN.book 65 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 66: Dpof Setting

    LSQT1214_GN.book 66 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 67: Copying Still Picture Files

    LSQT1214_GN.book 67 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 68: Hdd And Card Management

    LSQT1214_GN.book 68 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 69 LSQT1214_GN.book 69 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 70: With Other Products

    LSQT1214_GN.book 70 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０分 With other products With other products With a TV 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 71: With A Dvd Recorder

    LSQT1214_GN.book 71 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０分 [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 72: With A Printer (Pictbridge)

    LSQT1214_GN.book 72 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 the video device has an S Video terminal, also connect the S Video plug into it.
  • Page 73 LSQT1214_GN.book 73 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 74 LSQT1214_GN.book 74 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０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 75: 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 76: 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 77 ≥ Use discs made by a trustworthy manufacturer. It may not be possible to record images properly if you use low-quality discs. For technical inquiries about this software, contact the PIXELA support website. Website: http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/panasonic/e/index.html (This website is in English only.) Function For creating discs...

  • Page 78: 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 79: Reading The Software Help

    LSQT1214_GN.book 79 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０分 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 80: About The Computer Display

    LSQT1214_GN.book 80 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０分 With a computer 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. ≥...

  • Page 81: To Disconnect Usb Cable Safely

    LSQT1214_GN.book 81 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０分 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. ≥ JPEG format still pictures (IMGA0001.JPG etc.) are stored in the [100CDPFP] folder.

  • Page 82: 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 83 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]. The browser screen is displayed. Select [SDR-H250]/[SDR-H20] (HDD) or [Removable Disk] (SD card) in [Source].

  • Page 84: Creating Dvd-Video Discs With The Selected Images

    If ImageMixer3 fails to start automatically, take the following steps to start it. LSQT1214 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 85 ≥ 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. LSQT1214...

  • Page 86: Others

    LSQT1214_GN.book 86 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０分 Others Others Menus Menu list Motion picture recording menus ∫ [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] (l 48) [GUIDE LINES] (l 46) [REC MODE] (l 36) [REC ASPECT] (l 47) [CLOCK SET] (l 29) ∫ [ADVANCED] [D.ZOOM] (l 41) [O.I.S.] (l 47) [FADE COLOUR] (l 44) [WIND CUT] (l 47)

  • Page 87: Other Menus

    LSQT1214_GN.book 87 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０分 [RESUME PLAY] (l 56) [LOCK SET] (l 60) [PLAYLIST] (l 61, 62) ∫ [MEDIA SELECT] [HDD] (l 53) [SD CARD] (l 53) ∫ [SETUP] [DISPLAY] (l 87) [DATE/TIME] (l 29) [DATE FORMAT] (l 29) [FORMAT CARD] (l 68) [POWER SAVE] (l 87) [BEEP SOUND] (l 88)
  • Page 88 LSQT1214_GN.book 88 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０分 Others ≥ 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 89: Indications

    LSQT1214_GN.book 89 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０分 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 0h00m00s...
  • Page 90 LSQT1214_GN.book 90 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０分 Others ∫ 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...

  • Page 91: 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 15) CANNOT RECORD IN AGS The AGS function is activated.

  • Page 92: About Recovery

    LSQT1214_GN.book 92 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０分 Others 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 93: Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

    LSQT1214_GN.book 93 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０分 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 94: Frequently Asked Questions

    LSQT1214_GN.book 94 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０分 Others Frequently asked questions What kind of cards can be used on this unit? SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards can be used. (l 14) 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 95 LSQT1214_GN.book 95 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０分 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 96: Troubleshooting

    LSQT1214_GN.book 96 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０分 Others Troubleshooting Problem ≥ Is the battery fully charged? # Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (l 18) 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 97 LSQT1214_GN.book 97 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０分 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 12) A function indication such as the remaining ≥ If you set [SETUP]>[DISPLAY]>[OFF], indications other than time indication or the warnings and date indications disappear.
  • Page 98 LSQT1214_GN.book 98 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０分 Others 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 99 LSQT1214_GN.book 99 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０分 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 100 ≥ 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 78) will not start even when I ≥...

  • Page 101: Cautions For Use

    In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600. About this unit ≥ The unit and card become warm after long operation, but this is not a malfunction.

  • Page 102: About The Battery

    LSQT1214_GN.book 102 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０分 Others 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 103: About Condensation

    LSQT1214_GN.book 103 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０分 capacity which can be used on the unit, a computer etc. ≥ 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.

  • Page 104: Explanation Of Terms

    LSQT1214_GN.book 104 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０分 Others 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 105 LSQT1214_GN.book 105 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０分 Similarly, when recording something on the opposite side of a road with heavy traffic, a vehicle that happens to pass by may be brought into focus. 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...

  • Page 106: Specifications

    LSQT1214_GN.book 106 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０分 Others 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 107 LSQT1214_GN.book 107 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０分 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 108 LSQT1214_GN.book 108 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０分 Others 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 109: Number Of Recordable Pictures On The Hdd Or An Sd Card

    LSQT1214_GN.book 109 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０分 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 110 LSQT1214_GN.book 110 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０分 Others 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 111 LSQT1214_GN.book 111 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０分 LSQT1214...
  • Page 112 LSQT1214_GN.book 112 ページ ２００７年２月８日　木曜日　午後８時５０分 LSQT1214 A F0207Td0 ( 4000 A ) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web site: http://panasonic.net...

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