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....panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca P PC LSQT1190 A Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Operating Instructions SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera Model No. SDR-H200 SDR-H20 SDR-H18 ≥ The illustration shows SDR-H200. ≥ SDR-H20/SDR-H18 do not have a video...
....panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca P PC LSQT1190 A Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Operating Instructions SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera Model No. SDR-H200 SDR-H20 SDR-H18 ≥ The illustration shows SDR-H200. ≥ SDR-H20/SDR-H18 do not have a video...
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...SD CARD. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: SDR-H200/SDR-H20/SDR-H18 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic... Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company...
...SD CARD. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: SDR-H200/SDR-H20/SDR-H18 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic... Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company...
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...read carefully. 7 LSQT1190 patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation. in these operating instructions show model SDR-H200, however, parts of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned. These operating instructions are designed for the ... only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation and other countries. ≥ Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with models SDR-H200, SDR-H20 and SDR-H18. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for limited viewing. Use of certain U.S. "Dolby" and the double-D...
...read carefully. 7 LSQT1190 patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation. in these operating instructions show model SDR-H200, however, parts of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned. These operating instructions are designed for the ... only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation and other countries. ≥ Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with models SDR-H200, SDR-H20 and SDR-H18. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for limited viewing. Use of certain U.S. "Dolby" and the double-D...
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...handling ....... 16 Using the LCD monitor 19 Using the remote control (SDR-H200) .....19 HDD and SD card 21 Concerning the internal HDD and cards that can be used on this unit 21 Concerning SD cards 21 HDD handling precautions 23 Access lamp 23 Setup Power supply 25 Charging the battery...48 Zoom in/out function 48 Recording yourself 49 Recording with the video light (SDR-H200 49 Backlight compensation function 50 Fade in/fade out function 50 Soft skin mode 51 8 LSQT1190 Tele macro function (SDR-H200 52 MagicPix function 52 Self-timer recording 53 Recording guideline function 53...
...handling ....... 16 Using the LCD monitor 19 Using the remote control (SDR-H200) .....19 HDD and SD card 21 Concerning the internal HDD and cards that can be used on this unit 21 Concerning SD cards 21 HDD handling precautions 23 Access lamp 23 Setup Power supply 25 Charging the battery...48 Zoom in/out function 48 Recording yourself 49 Recording with the video light (SDR-H200 49 Backlight compensation function 50 Fade in/fade out function 50 Soft skin mode 51 8 LSQT1190 Tele macro function (SDR-H200 52 MagicPix function 52 Self-timer recording 53 Recording guideline function 53...
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...Set the OFF/ON switch to ON/OFF. ∫ Inserting the battery Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it . ≥ (SDR-H200) Open the lens cover before turning the unit on. A 12 LSQT1190 If the unit is turned on with the lens cap attached, the automatic white.../SDR-H18) Remove the lens cap before turning the unit on with the lens cover closed, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. ∫ Inserting/removing an SD card 1 Open the LCD monitor and then slide the card slot open lever A to remove it clicks. ∫ Removing the battery ...
...Set the OFF/ON switch to ON/OFF. ∫ Inserting the battery Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it . ≥ (SDR-H200) Open the lens cover before turning the unit on. A 12 LSQT1190 If the unit is turned on with the lens cap attached, the automatic white.../SDR-H18) Remove the lens cap before turning the unit on with the lens cover closed, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. ∫ Inserting/removing an SD card 1 Open the LCD monitor and then slide the card slot open lever A to remove it clicks. ∫ Removing the battery ...
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... the recording destination and press the joystick. 1 Press the MENU button, then select [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] to adjust focusing. (For auto focusing only) 13 LSQT1190 2 Insert/remove the SD card into/from the card slot. SDR-H200: 2 Press the Photoshot button [ ] halfway in order to select the recording destination and press the...
... the recording destination and press the joystick. 1 Press the MENU button, then select [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] to adjust focusing. (For auto focusing only) 13 LSQT1190 2 Insert/remove the SD card into/from the card slot. SDR-H200: 2 Press the Photoshot button [ ] halfway in order to select the recording destination and press the...
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... using this unit. SD Memory Card (512 MB) (SDR-H200/SDR-H20) RP-SDR512 Battery pack (SDR-H200) CGA-DU12 Battery pack (SDR-H20/SDR-H18) CGR-DU06 AC adaptor PV-DAC14D AC cable K2CA2CA00029 or K2CA2CA00025 DC cable K2GJ2DC00011 or K2GJ2DC00015 AV/S cable K2KZ9CB00001 Remote control (SDR-H200) N2QAEC000023 Button-type battery (SDR-H200) CR2025 Lens cap (SDR-H20/SDR-H18) LSYK2113 USB...
... using this unit. SD Memory Card (512 MB) (SDR-H200/SDR-H20) RP-SDR512 Battery pack (SDR-H200) CGA-DU12 Battery pack (SDR-H20/SDR-H18) CGR-DU06 AC adaptor PV-DAC14D AC cable K2CA2CA00029 or K2CA2CA00025 DC cable K2GJ2DC00011 or K2GJ2DC00015 AV/S cable K2KZ9CB00001 Remote control (SDR-H200) N2QAEC000023 Button-type battery (SDR-H200) CR2025 Lens cap (SDR-H20/SDR-H18) LSYK2113 USB...
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IN] (l 28) 9 LCD monitor open part (l 19) 10 Battery holder (l 25) 11 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l 77, 78) 12 Status indicator (l 28) 13 Power switch [OFF/ON] (l 28) 14 HDD/computer access lamp [ACCESS/ PC] (l 23, 87, 97) 15 Mode dial (l 30) 16 Joystick (l 30) 17 Delete ...5 1 Lens ≥ Do not attach a conversion lens or a filter to this unit as it will cause vignetting. 2 Lens cover (SDR-H200) 3 Video light (SDR-H200) (l 49) 4 White balance sensor (l 57) Remote control sensor (SDR-H200) (l 20) 5 Microphone (built-in, stereo) 11 12 6 13 14 7 15 16 8 9 10 17 18 19 6 Terminal...
IN] (l 28) 9 LCD monitor open part (l 19) 10 Battery holder (l 25) 11 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l 77, 78) 12 Status indicator (l 28) 13 Power switch [OFF/ON] (l 28) 14 HDD/computer access lamp [ACCESS/ PC] (l 23, 87, 97) 15 Mode dial (l 30) 16 Joystick (l 30) 17 Delete ...5 1 Lens ≥ Do not attach a conversion lens or a filter to this unit as it will cause vignetting. 2 Lens cover (SDR-H200) 3 Video light (SDR-H200) (l 49) 4 White balance sensor (l 57) Remote control sensor (SDR-H200) (l 20) 5 Microphone (built-in, stereo) 11 12 6 13 14 7 15 16 8 9 10 17 18 19 6 Terminal...
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.... 28 Card slot open lever (l 29) 29 DVD COPY button [DVD COPY] (l 88) 30 Speaker 31 Power LCD plus button [POWER LCD PLUS] (l 37) 32 Video light button [LIGHT] (SDR-H200) (l 49) 33 Reset button [RESET] (l 116) 34 Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] (l 40, 55, 56) 35 Card slot cover... [SD CARD] (l 29) 36 Card access lamp [ACCESS] (l 24, 87, 97) 37 37 Grip belt (l 17) Using grip belt Adjust the belt length so it fits ...
.... 28 Card slot open lever (l 29) 29 DVD COPY button [DVD COPY] (l 88) 30 Speaker 31 Power LCD plus button [POWER LCD PLUS] (l 37) 32 Video light button [LIGHT] (SDR-H200) (l 49) 33 Reset button [RESET] (l 116) 34 Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] (l 40, 55, 56) 35 Card slot cover... [SD CARD] (l 29) 36 Card access lamp [ACCESS] (l 24, 87, 97) 37 37 Grip belt (l 17) Using grip belt Adjust the belt length so it fits ...
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... lens. 1 Pass the end of your finger and thumb. During recording The removed lens cap can be opened. Insert an SD card before attaching this unit to close ring. Before using Using the lens cover (SDR-H200) For the lens protection, be sure to the tripod. (l 29) 18 LSQT1190 Attaching the lens cap...
... lens. 1 Pass the end of your finger and thumb. During recording The removed lens cap can be opened. Insert an SD card before attaching this unit to close ring. Before using Using the lens cover (SDR-H200) For the lens protection, be sure to the tripod. (l 29) 18 LSQT1190 Attaching the lens cap...
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... as the corresponding buttons on the LCD monitor open up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction. Using the remote control (SDR-H200) 1 START/ EXT PHOTO STOP DISPLAY SHOT 2 7 3 DATE/ TIME ZOOM VOL 8 SEARCH PLAY SEARCH 4 STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV SKIP STOP SKIP 5 MENU 9 ENTER 6 10 1 Photoshot...
... as the corresponding buttons on the LCD monitor open up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction. Using the remote control (SDR-H200) 1 START/ EXT PHOTO STOP DISPLAY SHOT 2 7 3 DATE/ TIME ZOOM VOL 8 SEARCH PLAY SEARCH 4 STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV SKIP STOP SKIP 5 MENU 9 ENTER 6 10 1 Photoshot...
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SDR-H200: Battery model number Voltage/capacity Supplied battery/ CGA-DU12 (optional) 7.2 V/1150 mAh CGA-DU21 (optional) 7.2 V/2040 mAh Charging time 2 h 25 min 3 h 55 min SDR-H20/SDR-H18: Battery model number Supplied battery/ CGR-DU06 (optional) CGA-DU12 (optional) CGA-DU21 (optional) Voltage/capacity 7.2 V/640 mAh 7.2 V/1150 mAh 7.2 V/2040 mAh Charging time 1 h ...
SDR-H200: Battery model number Voltage/capacity Supplied battery/ CGA-DU12 (optional) 7.2 V/1150 mAh CGA-DU21 (optional) 7.2 V/2040 mAh Charging time 2 h 25 min 3 h 55 min SDR-H20/SDR-H18: Battery model number Supplied battery/ CGR-DU06 (optional) CGA-DU12 (optional) CGA-DU21 (optional) Voltage/capacity 7.2 V/640 mAh 7.2 V/1150 mAh 7.2 V/2040 mAh Charging time 1 h ...
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... recording, turning the unit on the status of the battery will become shorter in low temperatures. SDR-H200: Battery model number Voltage/ capacity Recording destination Supplied battery/ CGA-DU12 (optional) 7.2 V/1150 mAh CGA-DU21 (optional) 7.2 V/2040 mAh [HDD] [SD] [HDD] [SD] Maximum continuously recordable time 2 h 5 min 2 h 20 min 3 h 45 min 4 h 10 min Actual recordable time 55...
... recording, turning the unit on the status of the battery will become shorter in low temperatures. SDR-H200: Battery model number Voltage/ capacity Recording destination Supplied battery/ CGA-DU12 (optional) 7.2 V/1150 mAh CGA-DU21 (optional) 7.2 V/2040 mAh [HDD] [SD] [HDD] [SD] Maximum continuously recordable time 2 h 5 min 2 h 20 min 3 h 45 min 4 h 10 min Actual recordable time 55...
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... Select [YES] and set the date and time. (l 36) ≥ When the unit is in video recording mode or picture recording mode. 28 LSQT1190 Do not use the AC cable with the LCD monitor when...the power can be charged. The status indicator A goes off when the power turns off ≥ (SDR-H200) When recording, open the lens cover before turning the unit on for the first time, a selection ... lens cover closed, the automatic white balance adjustment (l 121) may not function properly. Select [HDD] or [SD CARD] for this unit. ≥ Do not use the AC cable from other equipment as it...
... Select [YES] and set the date and time. (l 36) ≥ When the unit is in video recording mode or picture recording mode. 28 LSQT1190 Do not use the AC cable with the LCD monitor when...the power can be charged. The status indicator A goes off when the power turns off ≥ (SDR-H200) When recording, open the lens cover before turning the unit on for the first time, a selection ... lens cover closed, the automatic white balance adjustment (l 121) may not function properly. Select [HDD] or [SD CARD] for this unit. ≥ Do not use the AC cable from other equipment as it...
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Setup About the operation icons displayed in each mode About auto mode and manual mode (l 40) Video recording mode 1/2 NEXT 2/2 NEXT 3/3 NEXT 4/4 NEXT Icon Direction Function 3 Backlight compensation (1/2) 2 Fade 1 Help mode 3 MagicPix (2/2) 2 Soft skin mode 1 Tele macro (SDR-H200) In manual mode (3/3) 3 White balance 2 Iris or gain value 1 Shutter speed In manual focus mode...
Setup About the operation icons displayed in each mode About auto mode and manual mode (l 40) Video recording mode 1/2 NEXT 2/2 NEXT 3/3 NEXT 4/4 NEXT Icon Direction Function 3 Backlight compensation (1/2) 2 Fade 1 Help mode 3 MagicPix (2/2) 2 Soft skin mode 1 Tele macro (SDR-H200) In manual mode (3/3) 3 White balance 2 Iris or gain value 1 Shutter speed In manual focus mode...
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Picture recording mode 1/2 NEXT 2/2 NEXT 3/3 NEXT 4/4 NEXT Icon (1/2) Direction Function 3 Backlight compensation Ø 2 Self timer 1 Help mode (2/2) 2 Soft skin mode 1 Tele macro (SDR-H200) In manual mode (3/3) 3 White balance 2 Iris or gain value 1 Shutter speed In manual focus mode (4/4) 21 Manual focus adjustment Picture playback mode Icon 1/; ∫ E D Direction 3 4 2 1 ...
Picture recording mode 1/2 NEXT 2/2 NEXT 3/3 NEXT 4/4 NEXT Icon (1/2) Direction Function 3 Backlight compensation Ø 2 Self timer 1 Help mode (2/2) 2 Soft skin mode 1 Tele macro (SDR-H200) In manual mode (3/3) 3 White balance 2 Iris or gain value 1 Shutter speed In manual focus mode (4/4) 21 Manual focus adjustment Picture playback mode Icon 1/; ∫ E D Direction 3 4 2 1 ...
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... the main unit are used. 1 Press the MENU button. MENU ≥ The menu screen does not appear during recording or playing. Operating with remote control (SDR-H200) The menu screen transition is displayed. 2 Move the joystick up or down in order to enter the selection. Setup 6 Move the joystick up or down...
... the main unit are used. 1 Press the MENU button. MENU ≥ The menu screen does not appear during recording or playing. Operating with remote control (SDR-H200) The menu screen transition is displayed. 2 Move the joystick up or down in order to enter the selection. Setup 6 Move the joystick up or down...
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...; Rotate the mode dial to enter the selection. ≥ The clock function starts at [00] seconds when the joystick is turned on the remote control. (SDR-H200) [DATE] [D/T] DEC.15.2007 [OFF] DEC.15.2007 3:30 PM MENU ∫ Changing the display style Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [DATE FORMAT...
...; Rotate the mode dial to enter the selection. ≥ The clock function starts at [00] seconds when the joystick is turned on the remote control. (SDR-H200) [DATE] [D/T] DEC.15.2007 [OFF] DEC.15.2007 3:30 PM MENU ∫ Changing the display style Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [DATE FORMAT...
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Setup Each time you press the button: 1 Original brightness 2 Bright 3 Brighter 4 Darker 5 Dark 1 5 -1 2 +1 4 -2 3 +2 ≥ This will not affect the images to be recorded. ≥ If you turn on the unit when the AC adaptor is used, this function will automatically be "Bright". ≥ (SDR-H200) The LCD monitor will become a little darker when the video light is lit. 38 LSQT1190
Setup Each time you press the button: 1 Original brightness 2 Bright 3 Brighter 4 Darker 5 Dark 1 5 -1 2 +1 4 -2 3 +2 ≥ This will not affect the images to be recorded. ≥ If you turn on the unit when the AC adaptor is used, this function will automatically be "Bright". ≥ (SDR-H200) The LCD monitor will become a little darker when the video light is lit. 38 LSQT1190
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The AGS function is only a backup function for optimum brightness. (When set to the video recording mode: The shutter speed is automatically set [AGS] to [OFF] then continue the recording. ≥ Use the recording start/stop button to select .... pause the recording. jScene mode (l 55) jWhite balance (l 56) jShutter speed (l 58) jIris/gain value (l 58) jFocus (l 56) ∫ Auto Ground-directional Standby (AGS) (SDR-H200) This function prevents unnecessary recording when you forget to pause recording and walk with the unit tilted upside down while recording continues. ≥ If the...
The AGS function is only a backup function for optimum brightness. (When set to the video recording mode: The shutter speed is automatically set [AGS] to [OFF] then continue the recording. ≥ Use the recording start/stop button to select .... pause the recording. jScene mode (l 55) jWhite balance (l 56) jShutter speed (l 58) jIris/gain value (l 58) jFocus (l 56) ∫ Auto Ground-directional Standby (AGS) (SDR-H200) This function prevents unnecessary recording when you forget to pause recording and walk with the unit tilted upside down while recording continues. ≥ If the...