Panasonic Sdr H20 Operating Instructions Manual

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 light.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this 
product, please read the instructions completely.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guía para rápida consulta en español está 
incluida.
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For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
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Things You Should Know
Thank you for choosing Panasonic! 
You have purchased one of the most 
sophisticated and reliable products on the 
market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will 
bring you and your family years of enjoyment. 
Please take time to fill in the information on the 
right.
Be sure to retain this manual as your 
convenient camera information source.
Safety Precautions
The following mark and symbols are located on bottom of the unit.
CAUTION:DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS...

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≥AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN. DO 
NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADAFCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, 
and...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the 
unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for 
future reference.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance...

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∫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.
IMPORTANT
∫Carefully observe copyright laws
Whatever you have recorded and created can be used for your personal entertainment only. 
Under copyright laws, other materials cannot be used without obtaining permission from the 
holders of the copyrights.
Precautions
USE & LOCATION
≥TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ......

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Batteries
1 Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
≥Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
≥Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
≥Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
≥Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.
≥Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
2 Button-type battery (Lithium battery)
≥Insert with poles aligned.
≥Do not touch the terminals (i and j) with metal...

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-If you see this symbol-
≥SDHC Logo is a trademark.
≥miniSD Logo is a trademark.
≥Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, licensed for limited 
viewing.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of 
certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and 
other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision 
Corporation, and...

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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
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Copying (dubbing) recordings onto a DVD 
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...

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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.
∫Easy recording! (l41)
No need to search for the recording start position.
The new recording will not overwrite any previously recorded scene.
∫Easy playback! (l60)
Recorded scenes are displayed as thumbnails.
You can easily search for the scenes you want to watch....