Panasonic Sdr H20 Operating Instructions Manual

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HDD and SD card
This unit can be used for recording motion pictures and still pictures to the internal HDD and an SD 
card.
*1 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.
*2 Cannot be guaranteed in operation.
≥For the purposes of these operating instructions, SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are 
referred to as the “SD card”.
≥This unit supports SD...

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≥When using an SD card on which data has been written many times, the remaining time left for 
recording may be reduced.
≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
≥A MultiMediaCard cannot be used on this unit.
≥When the write-protect switch A on SD card is locked, no recording, deletion or 
editing will be possible on the card.
∫About SD cards that you can use for motion picture recording
We recommend using SD cards conforming to Class 2 or higher of...

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This unit has an internal HDD. The HDD is a precision instrument so take care when handling it.
∫Do not cause any vibrations or impacts to this unit.
The HDD may no longer be recognized or recording or playback may no longer be possible. In 
particular, do not cause any vibrations or impacts during recording or playback.
∫Do not drop this unit.
The HDD may be damaged if this unit receives a strong impact due it to being dropped etc.
This unit has a drop detection function to...

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∫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
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Setup
Setup
Power supply
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not 
charged. Charge the battery before using this 
unit.
≥If the DC cable is connected to the AC 
adaptor, then the battery will not be 
charged. Remove the DC cable from the AC 
adaptor.
1Connect the AC cable to the AC 
adaptor and the AC outlet.
2Put the battery on the battery 
mount by aligning the mark, and 
then securely plug it in.
≥The output plug of the AC cable is not 
completely connected to the AC adaptor jack....

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The times shown in the tables below are for when the temperature is 25oC (77oF) and the humidity is 
60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than 25oC (77oF), the charging time will become longer.
∫Charging time
≥The charging time shown in the table are approximations.
≥“2 h 25 min” indicates 2 hours 25 minutes.
SDR-H200:
SDR-H20/SDR-H18:
Charging time and recordable time
Battery model numberVoltage/capacityCharging time
Supplied battery/
CGA-DU12 (optional)7.2 V/1150 mAh 2 h 25 min...

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∫Recordable time
≥The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping recording, 
turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever, etc.
≥“2 h 5 min” indicates 2 hours 5 minutes.
SDR-H200:
SDR-H20/SDR-H18:
≥The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.
####.
If the battery discharges, then   ( ) will flash.
≥The recordable times will vary depending on the status of use. These times are approximations. The 
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1Connect the AC cable to the AC 
adaptor and the AC outlet.
2Connect the DC cable to the AC 
adaptor.
3Connect the DC cable to this unit.
≥Do not use the AC cable with any other 
equipment as it is designed only for this unit. 
Do not use the AC cable from other equipment 
with this unit.
≥While the DC cable is connected to the AC 
adaptor, the battery will not be charged.
≥(SDR-H200) When recording, open the lens 
cover before turning the unit on. (l18) If the 
unit is turned on with...

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∫To turn on the power
Open the LCD monitor.
The status indicator lights and the power turns 
on.
∫To turn off the power
Close the LCD monitor.
The status indicator goes off and the power turns 
off.
≥The power will not turn off while recording even 
if the LCD monitor is closed.
Inserting/removing an SD 
card
Before inserting/removing an SD card, be 
sure to set the OFF/ON switch to OFF.
1Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF to 
turn off the power.
≥Check that the status indicator has gone off....

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4Securely close the card slot 
cover.
Selecting a mode
The mode dial is used to switch between 
recording and playback modes.
Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely.
Rotate the mode dial, and set the 
desired mode pictograph to the 
position shown in the illustration.
≥Do not forcefully rotate the dial.
How to use the joystick
This unit has a joystick for selecting functions, 
performing operations, etc. so it is easy to 
operate this unit with one hand.
Operations on the menu screen and...