Panasonic Sdr H20 Operating Instructions Manual

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≥During prolonged use, the unit’s surfaces and 
the SD card will heat up slightly. This is normal.
When inserting or removing the SD card, 
always set the OFF/ON switch to OFF.
While this unit accesses the SD card (while 
/  is being displayed/the access lamp 
is lit), do not open the card slot cover and 
remove the SD card, operate the mode dial, 
turn off the power or shake or impact the unit.
∫About the miniSD Card
≥Be sure to insert miniSD Cards in the 
dedicated card adaptor...

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This is called automatic white balance 
adjustment.
However, since the unit only stores white color 
information under certain light sources, 
automatic white balance adjustment does not 
function normally under other light sources.
The illustration above shows the range over 
which the auto white balance functions. 
1) The effective range of automatic white 
balance adjustment on this unit
2) Blue sky
3) Cloudy sky (rain)
4) TV screen 
5) Sunlight
6) White fluorescent lamp
7) Halogen...

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recorded. The focus may become blurry when 
recording subjects at the beach, at night views or 
in scenes involving fireworks or special lights.
Recording a subject in dark surroundings
The unit cannot focus correctly because the light 
information that comes through the lens 
decreases considerably.
Recording a fast-moving subject
As the focus lens-inside moves mechanically, it 
cannot keep up with a fast-moving subject.
When, for example, recording a sports event with 
fast moving...

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Specifications
SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera
Information for your safety
Power source:
Power consumption:DC 7.9 V/7.2 V
Recording
5.7 W (SDR-H200)/4.4 W (SDR-H20/SDR-H18)
Signal systemEIA Standard: 525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color signal
Recording formatSD card: Based on the SD-Video standard
HDD: Independent standard
Image sensorSDR-H200:
1/6z 3CCD image sensor
Total: 800 Kk3
Effective pixels:
Moving picture: 640 Kk3 (4:3), 540 Kk3 (16:9)
Still picture: 710 Kk3 (4:3), 540 Kk3 (16:9)...

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Motion pictures
* The 30 GB hard drive utilizes a portion of the storage space for formatting, file management and 
other purposes. 30 GB is 30,000,000,000 bytes. Usable capacity will be less.
Video output level1.0 Vp-p, 75™
SVideo output levelY: 1.0 Vp-p, 75™
C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75™
Audio output level (Line)316 mV, 600™
USBCard reader function (No copyright protection support)
HDD reader function
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) compliant
PictBridge-compliant
Dimensions
(excluding the projecting...

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Still pictures
* The 30 GB hard drive utilizes a portion of the storage space for formatting, file management and 
other purposes. 30 GB is 30,000,000,000 bytes. Usable capacity will be less.
AC adaptor
Information for your safety
Specifications may change without prior notice.
Recording mediaSD Memory Card:
8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/128 MB/256 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB 
(removable type) (FAT12 and FAT16 format corresponding)
SDHC Memory Card:
4 GB (removable type) (FAT32 format corresponding)...

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SDR-H200:
Number of recordable pictures on the HDD or an SD card
Picture size (2048k1512) (1920k1080)
Picture quality
[HDD]30 GB19160 29950 24960 39230
[SD]
8MB2436
16 MB7121016
32 MB18 28 23 37
64 MB38 61 50 80
128 MB75 120 98 155
256 MB155 250 210 320
512 MB310 490 410 640
1GB630 990 820 1290
2GB1280 2010 1670 2630
4GB2520 3950 3290 5170
Picture size (1280k960) (640k480)
Picture quality
[HDD]30 GB47070 74890 99999 99999
[SD]
8MB7123775
16 MB20 32 92 185
32 MB45 73 200 410
64 MB96 155...

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SDR-H20/SDR-H18:
≥The number of recordable pictures depends on whether [ ] and [ ] are used together and on the 
subject being recorded.
≥The numbers shown in the table are approximations.
≥If you record motion pictures on the HDD or an SD card, the number of recordable still pictures will 
become smaller.
Picture size (640k480) (640k360)
Picture quality
[HDD]30 GB99999 99999 99999 99999
[SD]
8MB37 75 37 75
16 MB92 185 92 185
32 MB200 410 200 410
64 MB430 850 430 850
128 MB820 1640 820...

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Optional accessories
* Please refer to page 26 concerning the battery charging time and available recording time.
NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local 
dealer.
Accessory No.FigureDescription
PV-DAC14 AC adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cables
CGR-DU06A/1B*
(SDR-H20/SDR-H18)640 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack
CGA-DU12A/1B* 1150 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack
CGA-DU21A/1B* 2040 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack...

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In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories.
Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers)
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:   
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER  
OR  
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368  
[6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME]  
OR 
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY 
ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE  
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032
Ship To: 
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms....