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SDR-H200 SDR-H20 SDR-H18 ≥ The illustration shows SDR-H200. ≥ SDR-H20/SDR-H18 do not have a video light. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. For ..., please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca P PC LSQT1190 A Operating Instructions SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions...
SDR-H200 SDR-H20 SDR-H18 ≥ The illustration shows SDR-H200. ≥ SDR-H20/SDR-H18 do not have a video light. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. For ..., please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca P PC LSQT1190 A Operating Instructions SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions...
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... the limits for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: SDR-H200/SDR-H20/SDR-H18 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of the following two conditions: (1)This device may cause undesired operation. This equipment generates, uses, and ...≥ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING ≥ AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. These limits are designed to radio or television...
... the limits for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: SDR-H200/SDR-H20/SDR-H18 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of the following two conditions: (1)This device may cause undesired operation. This equipment generates, uses, and ...≥ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING ≥ AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. These limits are designed to radio or television...
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...Parts identification and 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 25... Connecting to the AC outlet 28 Turning the unit on/off 28 Inserting/removing an SD card 29 Selecting a mode 30 How to use the joystick 30 Switching the language 34 Using the menu screen 34 Setting date and time ...
...Parts identification and 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 25... Connecting to the AC outlet 28 Turning the unit on/off 28 Inserting/removing an SD card 29 Selecting a mode 30 How to use the joystick 30 Switching the language 34 Using the menu screen 34 Setting date and time ...
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...with a computer (Windows 82 What you can do with a computer 82 Operating environment 83 Installation (Windows 85 Installing ImageMixer3 for Panasonic ......85 Reading the software help 86 Software uninstallation 86 Connection and recognition (Windows 86 Connection and recognition procedures...86 About the ...Troubleshooting 113 Cautions for use 119 Explanation of terms 121 Specifications 124 Number of recordable pictures on the HDD or an SD card 127 Optional accessories 129 Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 130 Request for Service Notice (USA Only 131 Limited Warranty ...
...with a computer (Windows 82 What you can do with a computer 82 Operating environment 83 Installation (Windows 85 Installing ImageMixer3 for Panasonic ......85 Reading the software help 86 Software uninstallation 86 Connection and recognition (Windows 86 Connection and recognition procedures...86 About the ...Troubleshooting 113 Cautions for use 119 Explanation of terms 121 Specifications 124 Number of recordable pictures on the HDD or an SD card 127 Optional accessories 129 Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 130 Request for Service Notice (USA Only 131 Limited Warranty ...
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You can also record motion pictures and still pictures on the 30 GB internal HDD. The new recording will not overwrite any previously recorded scene. ∫ Easy playback! (l 60) Recorded scenes are displayed as thumbnails. Before using Before using Features ∫ Extended recording! You can record the equivalent of approximately twenty-two 8 cm DVD discs on an SD card. HDD ∫ Easy recording! (l 41) No need to watch. 10 LSQT1190 You can easily search for the scenes you want to search for the recording start position.
You can also record motion pictures and still pictures on the 30 GB internal HDD. The new recording will not overwrite any previously recorded scene. ∫ Easy playback! (l 60) Recorded scenes are displayed as thumbnails. Before using Before using Features ∫ Extended recording! You can record the equivalent of approximately twenty-two 8 cm DVD discs on an SD card. HDD ∫ Easy recording! (l 41) No need to watch. 10 LSQT1190 You can easily search for the scenes you want to search for the recording start position.
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If the unit is turned on with the lens cover closed, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. ≥ (SDR-H20/SDR-H18) Remove the lens cap before turning the unit on. If the unit is turned on . A 12 LSQT1190 Before using Quick Guide ∫ Charging the ... slide the battery to remove it. ≥ (SDR-H200) Open the lens cover before turning the unit on with the lens cap attached, 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 open the...
If the unit is turned on with the lens cover closed, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. ≥ (SDR-H20/SDR-H18) Remove the lens cap before turning the unit on. If the unit is turned on . A 12 LSQT1190 Before using Quick Guide ∫ Charging the ... slide the battery to remove it. ≥ (SDR-H200) Open the lens cover before turning the unit on with the lens cap attached, 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 open the...
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2 Insert/remove the SD card into/from the card slot. Before using 2 Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. 3 Securely close the card slot cover. 3 Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording. ∫ Recording motion pictures ≥ Rotate ...MENU button, then select [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] to select 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 SDR-H200: 2 Press the Photoshot button [ ] halfway in order...
2 Insert/remove the SD card into/from the card slot. Before using 2 Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. 3 Securely close the card slot cover. 3 Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording. ∫ Recording motion pictures ≥ Rotate ...MENU button, then select [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] to select 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 SDR-H200: 2 Press the Photoshot button [ ] halfway in order...
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SDR-H20/SDR-H18: Press the Photoshot button [ ]. 1/;: Playback/Pause :: Skip playback (backward) 9: Skip playback (forward) ...playback ≥ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 Press the MENU button, then select [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] to select the desired medium and press the joystick. 2 Select the file to be played back. 1 Press the MENU button, then ...select [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] to select the desired medium and press the joystick. 2 Select the scene to be played back. 3 Press the joystick. 3...
SDR-H20/SDR-H18: Press the Photoshot button [ ]. 1/;: Playback/Pause :: Skip playback (backward) 9: Skip playback (forward) ...playback ≥ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 Press the MENU button, then select [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] to select the desired medium and press the joystick. 2 Select the file to be played back. 1 Press the MENU button, then ...select [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] to select the desired medium and press the joystick. 2 Select the scene to be played back. 3 Press the joystick. 3...
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... 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... limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. U.S.A. Before using 24 25 26 24 Card slot (l 29) 25 Tripod receptacle (l 18) 26 Battery release lever [BATTERY] (l 25) 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 27 LCD monitor...
... 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... limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. U.S.A. Before using 24 25 26 24 Card slot (l 29) 25 Tripod receptacle (l 18) 26 Battery release lever [BATTERY] (l 25) 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 27 LCD monitor...
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During recording The removed lens cap can be opened. Tripod receptacle This is used, the card slot cover cannot be attached to the tripod. (l 29) 18 LSQT1190 Rotate the lens cover open/close the lens cover when not in use. with ... tripod.) 2 Pass the lens cap through the belt. Insert an SD card before attaching this unit to the lens cap fixture. Before using Using the lens cover (SDR-H200) For the lens protection, be sure to close ring. Attaching the lens cap (SDR-H20/ SDR-H18) Attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the...
During recording The removed lens cap can be opened. Tripod receptacle This is used, the card slot cover cannot be attached to the tripod. (l 29) 18 LSQT1190 Rotate the lens cover open/close the lens cover when not in use. with ... tripod.) 2 Pass the lens cap through the belt. Insert an SD card before attaching this unit to the lens cap fixture. Before using Using the lens cover (SDR-H200) For the lens protection, be sure to close ring. Attaching the lens cap (SDR-H20/ SDR-H18) Attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the...
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... unit to format SD cards. Before using an SDHC Memory card on devices that are referred to as the "SD card". ≥ This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on SD Memory Card Specifications and SDHC Memory Cards formatted in FAT32 system. ≥ Use this unit Internal HDD (Hard Disk Drive) SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card Display on...
... unit to format SD cards. Before using an SDHC Memory card on devices that are referred to as the "SD card". ≥ This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on SD Memory Card Specifications and SDHC Memory Cards formatted in FAT32 system. ≥ Use this unit Internal HDD (Hard Disk Drive) SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card Display on...
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... 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 on this unit or the SD card may suddenly stop during motion picture recording.) Class 2 SD/SDHC Memory Card High Speed SD Memory Card Class 6 SD/SDHC Memory Card 256 MB...
... 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 on this unit or the SD card may suddenly stop during motion picture recording.) Class 2 SD/SDHC Memory Card High Speed SD Memory Card Class 6 SD/SDHC Memory Card 256 MB...
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sOpening the card slot cover sRemoving the SD card sOperating the OFF/ON switch or the mode dial sRemoving the battery or disconnecting the AC adaptor 24 LSQT1190 Before using ∫ 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.
sOpening the card slot cover sRemoving the SD card sOperating the OFF/ON switch or the mode dial sRemoving the battery or disconnecting the AC adaptor 24 LSQT1190 Before using ∫ 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.
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.... Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment with this unit. Select [HDD] or [SD CARD] for the first time, a selection screen will not be turned on and off with the LCD monitor...off the power Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF. A Turning the unit on/off ≥ (SDR-H200) When recording, open the lens cover before turning the unit on. Setup Connecting to the AC outlet... the lens cap attached, the automatic white balance adjustment (l 121) may not function properly. ≥ (SDR-H20/SDR-H18) When recording, remove the lens cap before turning the unit on. (l 18) If the unit is ...
.... Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment with this unit. Select [HDD] or [SD CARD] for the first time, a selection screen will not be turned on and off with the LCD monitor...off the power Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF. A Turning the unit on/off ≥ (SDR-H200) When recording, open the lens cover before turning the unit on. Setup Connecting to the AC outlet... the lens cap attached, the automatic white balance adjustment (l 121) may not function properly. ≥ (SDR-H20/SDR-H18) When recording, remove the lens cap before turning the unit on. (l 18) If the unit is ...
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... power will not turn off the power. 29 LSQT1190 B ≥ When inserting an SD card, face the label side B upwards and press it straight in as far as it goes. ≥ When removing the SD card, press the center of the SD card and then pull it straight out. 1 Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF... to OFF. Setup ≥ Check that the status indicator has gone off while recording even if the LCD monitor is not being used. If the SD card is inserted or removed while the OFF/ON switch is set the OFF/ON switch to OFF when the unit is closed.
... power will not turn off the power. 29 LSQT1190 B ≥ When inserting an SD card, face the label side B upwards and press it straight in as far as it goes. ≥ When removing the SD card, press the center of the SD card and then pull it straight out. 1 Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF... to OFF. Setup ≥ Check that the status indicator has gone off while recording even if the LCD monitor is not being used. If the SD card is inserted or removed while the OFF/ON switch is set the OFF/ON switch to OFF when the unit is closed.
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...SD CARD] and press the joystick. ≥ When the unit is purchased, the aspect ratio is set to start /stop button to [16:9] for recording motion pictures will appear. If the unit is turned on with the lens cap attached, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. ≥ (SDR-H20/SDR-H18... 77). ≥ (SDR-H200) Open the lens cover before turning the unit on. If the unit is turned on with a wide-screen TV. Recording Recording motion pictures [HDD] [SD] This unit can be used for recording motion pictures to the internal HDD and an SD card. (l 21) Before recording...
...SD CARD] and press the joystick. ≥ When the unit is purchased, the aspect ratio is set to start /stop button to [16:9] for recording motion pictures will appear. If the unit is turned on with the lens cap attached, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. ≥ (SDR-H20/SDR-H18... 77). ≥ (SDR-H200) Open the lens cover before turning the unit on. If the unit is turned on with a wide-screen TV. Recording Recording motion pictures [HDD] [SD] This unit can be used for recording motion pictures to the internal HDD and an SD card. (l 21) Before recording...
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Do not move this microphone. ≥ If the write protection switch on the SD card is set to [OFF]. (l 103, [POWER SAVE]) Screen indications in recording pause, the unit automatically turns off to prevent the battery from the internal stereo ...
Do not move this microphone. ≥ If the write protection switch on the SD card is set to [OFF]. (l 103, [POWER SAVE]) Screen indications in recording pause, the unit automatically turns off to prevent the battery from the internal stereo ...
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... for the motion picture Changing the recording mode of data in [LP] mode.) ≥ If you record still pictures on the HDD or an SD card, the recordable time available for Variable Bit Rate. VBR is an abbreviation for the motion picture will become shorter. 43 LSQT1190 jWhen there is a... mode Capacity XP (High quality) SP (Normal) 30 GB 7h 13 h 30 min Image quality prioritized LP (Long play) 27 h Recording time prioritized ∫ SD card Recording mode Capacity XP (High quality) SP (Normal) LP (Long play) 256 MB 3 min 6 min 12 min 512 MB 6 min 12 min 25 min ...
... for the motion picture Changing the recording mode of data in [LP] mode.) ≥ If you record still pictures on the HDD or an SD card, the recordable time available for Variable Bit Rate. VBR is an abbreviation for the motion picture will become shorter. 43 LSQT1190 jWhen there is a... mode Capacity XP (High quality) SP (Normal) 30 GB 7h 13 h 30 min Image quality prioritized LP (Long play) 27 h Recording time prioritized ∫ SD card Recording mode Capacity XP (High quality) SP (Normal) LP (Long play) 256 MB 3 min 6 min 12 min 512 MB 6 min 12 min 25 min ...
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...) Open the lens cover before turning the unit on. If the unit is set to [ 2 ] (SDR-H200)/[ 0.2 ] (SDR-H20/ SDR-H18) for recording still pictures will be used for recording still pictures to the internal HDD and an SD card. (l 21) Before recording, use the menu to select the recording destination. (l below) When the unit is...
...) Open the lens cover before turning the unit on. If the unit is set to [ 2 ] (SDR-H200)/[ 0.2 ] (SDR-H20/ SDR-H18) for recording still pictures will be used for recording still pictures to the internal HDD and an SD card. (l 21) Before recording, use the menu to select the recording destination. (l below) When the unit is...
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... unsuccessful. ≥ The focus indication is indicated as not to shake the unit. ≥ You can be pressed halfway. (SDR-H200) ≥ If the [PICT. Recording A Focus indication ± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing A ¥ (...lights up .): Almost in focus B Focus area 6 Press the Photoshot button [ ] fully to take the picture. ∫ SDR-H20/SDR-H18 5 Press the Photoshot button [ ]. The unit automatically focuses on the subject at your side so as follows when the Photoshot ... be recorded. ≥ If the write protection switch on the SD card is not pressed halfway.
... unsuccessful. ≥ The focus indication is indicated as not to shake the unit. ≥ You can be pressed halfway. (SDR-H200) ≥ If the [PICT. Recording A Focus indication ± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing A ¥ (...lights up .): Almost in focus B Focus area 6 Press the Photoshot button [ ] fully to take the picture. ∫ SDR-H20/SDR-H18 5 Press the Photoshot button [ ]. The unit automatically focuses on the subject at your side so as follows when the Photoshot ... be recorded. ≥ If the write protection switch on the SD card is not pressed halfway.