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Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo LSQT1561 A Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. Operating Instructions SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera Model No. SDR-H79P Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo LSQT1561 A Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. Operating Instructions SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera Model No. SDR-H79P Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
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... on SD Memory Card Specifications. ≥ Refer to page 22 for your hands and face are free from the power supply before cleaning. ≥ AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN. Your camera and power supply should not be used without obtaining permission from a cold place to discard this unit, its accessories or recordable media. Do not connect the power...
... on SD Memory Card Specifications. ≥ Refer to page 22 for your hands and face are free from the power supply before cleaning. ≥ AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN. Your camera and power supply should not be used without obtaining permission from a cold place to discard this unit, its accessories or recordable media. Do not connect the power...
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... an SD card ........ 24 Setup [1] Turning the unit on/off Selecting a mode 25 [2] Using the menu screen 26 Language selection 27 Menu list 27 [3] Setting date and time 29 World time setting (Displaying the time of the travel destination 30 [4] Adjusting LCD monitor 31 Recording Recording (Basic) [1] Before recording 32 Intelligent auto mode 32 [2] Recording motion pictures 34 Record motion picture to be uploaded to YouTube 35 Recording modes and recordable time 36 [3] Recording still pictures 37 Number of pixels 38 [4] Recording functions 39 Zoom in/out function 39 Recording...
... an SD card ........ 24 Setup [1] Turning the unit on/off Selecting a mode 25 [2] Using the menu screen 26 Language selection 27 Menu list 27 [3] Setting date and time 29 World time setting (Displaying the time of the travel destination 30 [4] Adjusting LCD monitor 31 Recording Recording (Basic) [1] Before recording 32 Intelligent auto mode 32 [2] Recording motion pictures 34 Record motion picture to be uploaded to YouTube 35 Recording modes and recordable time 36 [3] Recording still pictures 37 Number of pixels 38 [4] Recording functions 39 Zoom in/out function 39 Recording...
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... problem. 23 LSQT1561 If it Save recorded data periodically on , do not sOpen the SD card slot cover and remove the SD card sOperate the mode dial sRemove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor ≥ Performing the above while lamp is on a PC, DVD disc, etc. If the HDD fails, the recorded data cannot be repaired. ∫ Notes for recording Images may be recorded properly to the HDD near high-volume...
... problem. 23 LSQT1561 If it Save recorded data periodically on , do not sOpen the SD card slot cover and remove the SD card sOperate the mode dial sRemove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor ≥ Performing the above while lamp is on a PC, DVD disc, etc. If the HDD fails, the recorded data cannot be repaired. ∫ Notes for recording Images may be recorded properly to the HDD near high-volume...
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..., DVD burner, printer jPRE-REC is used [AUDIO REC]*3 (l 35) [BEEP SOUND] ≥ [OFF] ≥ [ON] This allows operations such as shown in the manual mode. *2 It is not displayed when the Intelligent auto mode is set to on. *3 It will be displayed only when the [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [HDD]. recording not starting and ending recording to save battery life. Language selection You can select the language displayed on the screen. (l 98) [POWER LCD] (l 31...
..., DVD burner, printer jPRE-REC is used [AUDIO REC]*3 (l 35) [BEEP SOUND] ≥ [OFF] ≥ [ON] This allows operations such as shown in the manual mode. *2 It is not displayed when the Intelligent auto mode is set to on. *3 It will be displayed only when the [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [HDD]. recording not starting and ending recording to save battery life. Language selection You can select the language displayed on the screen. (l 98) [POWER LCD] (l 31...
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... the playback mode. ≥ If you use the AC adaptor, the [ +1 ] indication appears and the screen becomes brighter automatically when the power is turned on. ≥ The recordable time using the battery will not affect the images actually recorded. Increasing and decreasing the brightness of the entire LCD monitor Select the menu. (l 26) [SETUP] # [POWER LCD] # desired setting [AUTO]*: Brightness of the LCD monitor ≥ Close the setting by pressing the MENU button. Adjusting...
... the playback mode. ≥ If you use the AC adaptor, the [ +1 ] indication appears and the screen becomes brighter automatically when the power is turned on. ≥ The recordable time using the battery will not affect the images actually recorded. Increasing and decreasing the brightness of the entire LCD monitor Select the menu. (l 26) [SETUP] # [POWER LCD] # desired setting [AUTO]*: Brightness of the LCD monitor ≥ Close the setting by pressing the MENU button. Adjusting...
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D Recording time elapsed Each time the unit enters the recording pause mode, the counter display will not stop button to start recording and pressing it on . [HDD] [SD] 1 Rotate the mode dial to select and open the LCD monitor. 2 Select the recording destination by the menu. (l 26) [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] 3 Press the recording start/stop button to start /stop button again. ≥ [¥] and [;] are red during recording. Recording 2 Recording (Basic) Recording motion pictures ≥ Open the lens cover before turning the unit on...
D Recording time elapsed Each time the unit enters the recording pause mode, the counter display will not stop button to start recording and pressing it on . [HDD] [SD] 1 Rotate the mode dial to select and open the LCD monitor. 2 Select the recording destination by the menu. (l 26) [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] 3 Press the recording start/stop button to start /stop button again. ≥ [¥] and [;] are red during recording. Recording 2 Recording (Basic) Recording motion pictures ≥ Open the lens cover before turning the unit on...
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Recording modes and recordable time To change the picture quality of the motion picture Select the menu. (l 26) [BASIC] # [REC MODE] # desired setting ∫ HDD Capacity 60 GB XP (High quality) 14 h Favours image quality Recording mode SP (Normal) 27 h LP (Long play) 54 h Favours recording time ∫ 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 1 GB...
Recording modes and recordable time To change the picture quality of the motion picture Select the menu. (l 26) [BASIC] # [REC MODE] # desired setting ∫ HDD Capacity 60 GB XP (High quality) 14 h Favours image quality Recording mode SP (Normal) 27 h LP (Long play) 54 h Favours recording time ∫ 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 1 GB...
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... use the zoom microphone function The zoom microphone is set to or . The status indicator A lights red and the unit is put into quick start standby mode is canceled if jabout 5 minutes elapsed jthe mode dial is switched jthe battery is removed or the AC adaptor is rotated towards the lens side. Select the menu. (l 26) [ADVANCED] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON] Recording yourself ¬ Rotate the mode dial to normal position and check...
... use the zoom microphone function The zoom microphone is set to or . The status indicator A lights red and the unit is put into quick start standby mode is canceled if jabout 5 minutes elapsed jthe mode dial is switched jthe battery is removed or the AC adaptor is rotated towards the lens side. Select the menu. (l 26) [ADVANCED] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON] Recording yourself ¬ Rotate the mode dial to normal position and check...
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... amount of the stopped scene. To cancel the resume function Set [RESUME PLAY] to increase the speed. ∫ Slow-motion playback 1 Pause the playback. 2 Move and hold the joystick left or right. ≥ Sound will not turn off even when the LCD monitor is closed. ≥ When playing back motion pictures recorded on an SD card with other products on this unit or playing back motion pictures recorded on an SD card with this unit...
... amount of the stopped scene. To cancel the resume function Set [RESUME PLAY] to increase the speed. ∫ Slow-motion playback 1 Pause the playback. 2 Move and hold the joystick left or right. ≥ Sound will not turn off even when the LCD monitor is closed. ≥ When playing back motion pictures recorded on an SD card with other products on this unit or playing back motion pictures recorded on an SD card with this unit...
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... recorded in the motion picture scenes that are added after being copied to the disc using the DVD COPY function. To finish, eject the disc and disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable. ≥ Press the MENU button in the middle of discs necessary for copying by disc type. ≥ When two or more discs are copied to write only scenes that are necessary for copying, follow the on the screen. A The number of the operation...
... recorded in the motion picture scenes that are added after being copied to the disc using the DVD COPY function. To finish, eject the disc and disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable. ≥ Press the MENU button in the middle of discs necessary for copying by disc type. ≥ When two or more discs are copied to write only scenes that are necessary for copying, follow the on the screen. A The number of the operation...
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... takes time to this unit for playback. 79 LSQT1561 Since the maximum number of still pictures that they have been copied correctly before deleting. (l 80) ≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable while copying. Also, it takes to copy differs depending on the number of scenes recorded on the disc may not play back the discs to check...
... takes time to this unit for playback. 79 LSQT1561 Since the maximum number of still pictures that they have been copied correctly before deleting. (l 80) ≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable while copying. Also, it takes to copy differs depending on the number of scenes recorded on the disc may not play back the discs to check...
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...) Auto mode (l 33) Manual mode (l 50) MF 2t ª 1/100 OPEN, F4.0 0dB , ZOOM A , +2 , +1 , -1 XP , SP , LP Intelligent auto mode (l 32) Normal mode Portrait mode Scenery mode Spotlight mode Low light mode Manual focus (l 51) Zoom magnification indication (l 39) Backlight compensation mode (l 44) Image stabilizer (l 41) Shutter speed (l 53) F number (l 53) Gain value (l 53) Soft skin mode (l 45) Fade (White), Fade (Black) (l 44) MagicPix function (l 45) Face detection (l 45) Zoom microphone (l 40) Wind noise reduction (l 48) Power LCD function (l 31) Motion picture recording mode (l 36...
...) Auto mode (l 33) Manual mode (l 50) MF 2t ª 1/100 OPEN, F4.0 0dB , ZOOM A , +2 , +1 , -1 XP , SP , LP Intelligent auto mode (l 32) Normal mode Portrait mode Scenery mode Spotlight mode Low light mode Manual focus (l 51) Zoom magnification indication (l 39) Backlight compensation mode (l 44) Image stabilizer (l 41) Shutter speed (l 53) F number (l 53) Gain value (l 53) Soft skin mode (l 45) Fade (White), Fade (Black) (l 44) MagicPix function (l 45) Face detection (l 45) Zoom microphone (l 40) Wind noise reduction (l 48) Power LCD function (l 31) Motion picture recording mode (l 36...
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..., etc. RECORDING IS STOPPED. ≥ When using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit is limited. Use the supplied AC adaptor. (l 19) If using an SD card that can be deleted. PLEASE WAIT A WHILE. The unit has detected that is formatted, all the data recorded on the SD card to repair it cannot be operated. PLEASE TURN OFF AND WAIT A WHILE. THIS CARD CANNOT RECORD IN VIDEO MODE. CHECK CARD. CANNOT OPERATE. Immediately copy the data on the power again...
..., etc. RECORDING IS STOPPED. ≥ When using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit is limited. Use the supplied AC adaptor. (l 19) If using an SD card that can be deleted. PLEASE WAIT A WHILE. The unit has detected that is formatted, all the data recorded on the SD card to repair it cannot be operated. PLEASE TURN OFF AND WAIT A WHILE. THIS CARD CANNOT RECORD IN VIDEO MODE. CHECK CARD. CANNOT OPERATE. Immediately copy the data on the power again...
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... while operating it for introducing its functions. Recording data on the display. The playback picture breaks up some memory by deleting unnecessary scenes (l 59) or use the unit again, turn the unit off . and then format the HDD. (l 71) ≥ If the unit is not shown. Do not drop or shake this unit. Problem A clicking sound is heard when the power is hot. The screen has changed suddenly. (Demo mode...
... while operating it for introducing its functions. Recording data on the display. The playback picture breaks up some memory by deleting unnecessary scenes (l 59) or use the unit again, turn the unit off . and then format the HDD. (l 71) ≥ If the unit is not shown. Do not drop or shake this unit. Problem A clicking sound is heard when the power is hot. The screen has changed suddenly. (Demo mode...
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... the video input that can be deleted. Problem Recording stops suddenly during motion picture recording. Sound is connected to. ≥ Change the setting to erase the MF icon, or press iA button. ≥ There are displayed as well. 103 LSQT1561 Check points ≥ Use an SD card that this unit is set to delete scenes that if the HDD or the SD card is displayed. It may suddenly stop during motion picture recording on the HDD or the SD card will be erased. ≥...
... the video input that can be deleted. Problem Recording stops suddenly during motion picture recording. Sound is connected to. ≥ Change the setting to erase the MF icon, or press iA button. ≥ There are displayed as well. 103 LSQT1561 Check points ≥ Use an SD card that this unit is set to delete scenes that if the HDD or the SD card is displayed. It may suddenly stop during motion picture recording on the HDD or the SD card will be erased. ≥...
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... unit. (l 20) ≥ No operation can be turned off , remove the battery or AC adaptor and then reconnect it. Please contact consumer support (l 119). ≥ Use an SD card from 8 MB to the operating instructions of SD card (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card) that the device is still not restored, detach the power connected, and contact consumer support. (l 119) ≥ The unit has automatically detected an error. Refer to 32 GB...
... unit. (l 20) ≥ No operation can be turned off , remove the battery or AC adaptor and then reconnect it. Please contact consumer support (l 119). ≥ Use an SD card from 8 MB to the operating instructions of SD card (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card) that the device is still not restored, detach the power connected, and contact consumer support. (l 119) ≥ The unit has automatically detected an error. Refer to 32 GB...
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.... Import the motion pictures onto the PC, and then write them on an SD card by setting [AUDIO REC] to the disc. When the USB cable is played back. With other devices, sound may take some time even if the size of the player.) 105 LSQT1561 Or use the software supplied with any other products Problem The sound does not play back properly when a DVD disc that DVD disc. (Refer to the operating instructions of the motion picture files are copied...
.... Import the motion pictures onto the PC, and then write them on an SD card by setting [AUDIO REC] to the disc. When the USB cable is played back. With other devices, sound may take some time even if the size of the player.) 105 LSQT1561 Or use the software supplied with any other products Problem The sound does not play back properly when a DVD disc that DVD disc. (Refer to the operating instructions of the motion picture files are copied...
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... pictures and sound on the SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn the SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera on top of or near radio transmitters or highvoltage lines. ≥ If you use the cords and the cables supplied with the damp cloth. Such use the supplied cords and cables. Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera off and remove the battery or...
... pictures and sound on the SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn the SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera on top of or near radio transmitters or highvoltage lines. ≥ If you use the cords and the cables supplied with the damp cloth. Such use the supplied cords and cables. Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera off and remove the battery or...
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... ratio 48 Audio rec 35 Auto focus 109 Auto slow shutter 48 Automatic white balance 52, 109 ∫B Backlight compensation 44 Battery 16, 18, 107 Battery capacity indication 19 Beep sound 27 ∫C Charging time 18 Copy 69 ∫D Date and time display 29 Delete 59 Demo mode 28 Digital zoom 39 Display 27 DPOF setting 68 Dubbing 81 DVD burner 74 ∫E Economy 27 ∫F Face detection 45 Fade 44 Format 71 Frame-by-frame playback 55...
... ratio 48 Audio rec 35 Auto focus 109 Auto slow shutter 48 Automatic white balance 52, 109 ∫B Backlight compensation 44 Battery 16, 18, 107 Battery capacity indication 19 Beep sound 27 ∫C Charging time 18 Copy 69 ∫D Date and time display 29 Delete 59 Demo mode 28 Digital zoom 39 Display 27 DPOF setting 68 Dubbing 81 DVD burner 74 ∫E Economy 27 ∫F Face detection 45 Fade 44 Format 71 Frame-by-frame playback 55...