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... Instructions SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera Model No. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. SDR-H200 SDR-H20 SDR-H18 ≥ The illustration shows SDR-H200. ≥ SDR-H20/SDR-H18 do not have a video light. For USA... assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian...
... Instructions SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera Model No. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. SDR-H200 SDR-H20 SDR-H18 ≥ The illustration shows SDR-H200. ≥ SDR-H20/SDR-H18 do not have a video light. For USA... assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian...
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Contents Before using Features 10 Quick Guide 12 Accessories 15 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...of pixels and picture quality for still picture recording 47 Various recording functions 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...
Contents Before using Features 10 Quick Guide 12 Accessories 15 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...of pixels and picture quality for still picture recording 47 Various recording functions 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...
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... recorder 78 With a VCR 78 Recording (dubbing) images onto other video devices 78 With a printer (PictBridge 79 With a computer Before using 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...
... recorder 78 With a VCR 78 Recording (dubbing) images onto other video devices 78 With a printer (PictBridge 79 With a computer Before using 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...
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Before using ∫ Editing scenes! (l 66, 67) You can create a backup DVD of the scenes recorded on the HDD. ∫ Using with a computer! (l 82) If you use the supplied software, you can create an original video (playlist) by exporting the scenes to a computer and then editing them. 11 LSQT1190 You can also make an original DVD-Video by collecting together your favorite scenes recorded on this unit with just one button.
Before using ∫ Editing scenes! (l 66, 67) You can create a backup DVD of the scenes recorded on the HDD. ∫ Using with a computer! (l 82) If you use the supplied software, you can create an original video (playlist) by exporting the scenes to a computer and then editing them. 11 LSQT1190 You can also make an original DVD-Video by collecting together your favorite scenes recorded on this unit with just one button.
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... 1 2 34 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 cover 7 Menu...
... 1 2 34 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 cover 7 Menu...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...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...for each type of picture and then press the joystick. A Turning the unit on/off ≥ (SDR-H200) When recording, open the lens cover before turning the unit on with this unit. The status ...turn the power on and off with the LCD monitor When the OFF/ON switch is in video recording mode or picture recording mode. 28 LSQT1190 Setup Connecting to the AC outlet How to...
...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...for each type of picture and then press the joystick. A Turning the unit on/off ≥ (SDR-H200) When recording, open the lens cover before turning the unit on with this unit. The status ...turn the power on and off with the LCD monitor When the OFF/ON switch is in video recording mode or picture recording mode. 28 LSQT1190 Setup Connecting to the AC outlet How to...
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... or . 1 Press the center of the joystick is pressed again. ≥ The indication changes each time the joystick is moved down. 30 LSQT1190 Video recording mode (l 41) Use this to play back still pictures. ≥ Do not forcefully rotate the dial. Picture playback mode (l 64) Use... this to the position shown in the illustration. Video playback mode (l 60) Use this unit with one hand. Setup 4 Securely close the card slot cover. Basic operations Operations on the menu screen...
... or . 1 Press the center of the joystick is pressed again. ≥ The indication changes each time the joystick is moved down. 30 LSQT1190 Video recording mode (l 41) Use this to play back still pictures. ≥ Do not forcefully rotate the dial. Picture playback mode (l 64) Use... this to the position shown in the illustration. Video playback mode (l 60) Use this unit with one hand. Setup 4 Securely close the card slot cover. Basic operations Operations on the menu screen...
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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...
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...
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... [ ]. Setup ∫ 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 or . 1 Press the joystick to display the icon during the recording pause. 11//23 NNEEXXTT...
... [ ]. Setup ∫ 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 or . 1 Press the joystick to display the icon during the recording pause. 11//23 NNEEXXTT...
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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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...depending on light sources or scenes. In these settings. 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 ...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 . If so, manually adjust these cases, set to recording pause. ¬Rotate the mode dial to select...
...depending on light sources or scenes. In these settings. 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 ...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 . If so, manually adjust these cases, set to recording pause. ¬Rotate the mode dial to select...
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... [OFF]. (l 103, [POWER SAVE]) Screen indications in progress, the recording will not stop button again to "0h00m00s". ≥ While motion picture recording is in the video recording mode A Recording mode B Selected recording destination C Remaining time left for recording. (l 22) ≥ Each time the unit enters the recording pause mode, the counter...
... [OFF]. (l 103, [POWER SAVE]) Screen indications in progress, the recording will not stop button again to "0h00m00s". ≥ While motion picture recording is in the video recording mode A Recording mode B Selected recording destination C Remaining time left for recording. (l 22) ≥ Each time the unit enters the recording pause mode, the counter...
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... shot are recorded more clearly. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to normal position and check the warning/alarm indication. (l 107) Recording with the video light (SDR-H200) This built-in video light is the same as a normal recording.) 49 LSQT1190 When [°] appears, return the direction of the LCD monitor to select . Press...
... shot are recorded more clearly. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to normal position and check the warning/alarm indication. (l 107) Recording with the video light (SDR-H200) This built-in video light is the same as a normal recording.) 49 LSQT1190 When [°] appears, return the direction of the LCD monitor to select . Press...
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...to select [ª]. 1/2 NEXT The image on the screen will make conditions even brighter. ≥ The video light enables brightening of the unit. ≥ Using the video light reduces battery time. ≥ Set the video light to off when not in a bright place to obtain high quality images. ≥ If you ...turn off the power or operate the mode dial, the video light is turned off the power or operate the mode dial, the backlight compensation function is emanating from behind the subject and the subject appears...
...to select [ª]. 1/2 NEXT The image on the screen will make conditions even brighter. ≥ The video light enables brightening of the unit. ≥ Using the video light reduces battery time. ≥ Set the video light to off when not in a bright place to obtain high quality images. ≥ If you ...turn off the power or operate the mode dial, the video light is turned off the power or operate the mode dial, the backlight compensation function is emanating from behind the subject and the subject appears...
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.... 5 Start playback on this unit. (l below) ∫ To watch images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on this unit. In this unit and a TV. * S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN A A AV/S cable (supplied) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will differ depending on the terminal to which the unit is... [HDD] or [SD CARD] to select the desired medium and press the joystick. 4 Change the input channel on the TV. ≥ The channel set to [ 2 ] (SDR-H200)/ [ 0.2 ] (SDR-H20/SDR-H18)) on a TV with an SD card slot, the motion pictures and still pictures recorded on an SD card may be displayed correctly.
.... 5 Start playback on this unit. (l below) ∫ To watch images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on this unit. In this unit and a TV. * S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN A A AV/S cable (supplied) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will differ depending on the terminal to which the unit is... [HDD] or [SD CARD] to select the desired medium and press the joystick. 4 Change the input channel on the TV. ≥ The channel set to [ 2 ] (SDR-H200)/ [ 0.2 ] (SDR-H20/SDR-H18)) on a TV with an SD card slot, the motion pictures and still pictures recorded on an SD card may be displayed correctly.
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...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-H200) The information displayed on the screen (operation icon and time code, etc.) can record (dub) images played back on this unit and the DVD...refer to the operating instructions of the DVD recorder. You can be copied (dubbed) onto the hard disk or a DVD disc. Refer to the operating instructions of this unit, connect this unit onto other video devices [HDD] [SD] You can be squeezed horizontally. With a VCR Recording (dubbing) images ...
...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-H200) The information displayed on the screen (operation icon and time code, etc.) can record (dub) images played back on this unit and the DVD...refer to the operating instructions of the DVD recorder. You can be copied (dubbed) onto the hard disk or a DVD disc. Refer to the operating instructions of this unit, connect this unit onto other video devices [HDD] [SD] You can be squeezed horizontally. With a VCR Recording (dubbing) images ...
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... indication are unnecessary, cancel them before recording (dubbing). (SDR-H200) (l 36, 78) With a printer (PictBridge) [HDD] [SD] To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to the AC adaptor and turn on the connected device. ≥ See the operating instructions of the video device for the printer.) ¬ Connect this unit to...
... indication are unnecessary, cancel them before recording (dubbing). (SDR-H200) (l 36, 78) With a printer (PictBridge) [HDD] [SD] To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to the AC adaptor and turn on the connected device. ≥ See the operating instructions of the video device for the printer.) ¬ Connect this unit to...
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...the images recorded on this unit's HDD to DVDs and create DVD-Video discs. (l 88) You can also make DVD-Video discs from the supplied CD-ROM and connected your computer to the unit, you can exit ImageMixer3 for Panasonic. F You can edit the motion pictures you have imported to ...your computer. With a computer With a computer Before using with a computer (Windows) What you can do with a computer When you have installed ImageMixer3 for Panasonic from the playlists you have created on these operations, refer to software help . (l 86) ≥ For further details on the unit. G You can ...
...the images recorded on this unit's HDD to DVDs and create DVD-Video discs. (l 88) You can also make DVD-Video discs from the supplied CD-ROM and connected your computer to the unit, you can exit ImageMixer3 for Panasonic. F You can edit the motion pictures you have imported to ...your computer. With a computer With a computer Before using with a computer (Windows) What you can do with a computer When you have installed ImageMixer3 for Panasonic from the playlists you have created on these operations, refer to software help . (l 86) ≥ For further details on the unit. G You can ...
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... French and Spanish ≥ You cannot use a Panasonic DVD Video Camera as a device for the work folder (28 GB or more in the case of dual layer discs) Necessary software DirectX 9.0c Sound Sound Blaster or equivalent Disc drive Disc drive which has been manufactured and marketed since 1997 and ...or more Graphic accelerator supporting DirectX 9.0c or later and with 4 MB or more of VRAM Free hard disk space For installing the application: 300 MB or more When creating discs (DVD-Video): 14 GB or more for writing. ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating ...
... French and Spanish ≥ You cannot use a Panasonic DVD Video Camera as a device for the work folder (28 GB or more in the case of dual layer discs) Necessary software DirectX 9.0c Sound Sound Blaster or equivalent Disc drive Disc drive which has been manufactured and marketed since 1997 and ...or more Graphic accelerator supporting DirectX 9.0c or later and with 4 MB or more of VRAM Free hard disk space For installing the application: 300 MB or more When creating discs (DVD-Video): 14 GB or more for writing. ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating ...