Panasonic Sdr H20 Operating Instructions Manual

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With a computer
Use ImageMixer3 to import the images recorded 
by this unit that you want to write to a DVD disc 
and then create a DVD-Video.
DVD-Video discs created using this function can 
be played back on a DVD player or other device.
≥You can edit motion pictures or add your 
favorite menus. For details, refer to software 
help. (l86)
¬Connect this unit to the AC adaptor 
and turn on the unit.
1Connect this unit and a 
computer.
AUSB cable (supplied)
≥Insert the plugs as far as they will go. The unit 
and computer will not operate properly if the 
plugs are not inserted fully.
≥Do not use any other USB cables except the 
supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed 
with any other USB cables.)
The USB function selection screen will appear.
2Select [PC CONNECT] # [HDD] 
or [SD CARD] and press the 
joystick.
This unit will be automatically recognized by the 
computer and ImageMixer3 will start 
automatically.
If ImageMixer3 fails to start automatically, take 
the following steps to start it.
Select [start] # 
[All Programs (Programs)] # 
[PIXELA] # [ImageMixer3 for 
Panasonic] # [ImageMixer3 for 
Panasonic].
3Click [Create DVD-Video].
4Click [Create New DVD].
5Select the appropriate project 
settings and click [OK].
6Select [SDR-H200]/[SDR-H20]/
[SDR-H18] (HDD) or [Removable 
Disk] (SD card) and click 
[Import].
The contents recorded on the HDD or SD card 
are displayed.
Creating DVD-Video discs 
with the selected images
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7Click the desired folder (A), 
select the scene (B) and add it to 
the list (C) by drag and drop.
≥The folder itself can also be added to the list.
∫To import still pictures
1Click [Still image] (D).
2Click the desired folder (E), select the file 
(F) and add it to the list (G) by drag and 
drop.
≥The folder itself can also be added to the list.
≥Still pictures are converted to motion pictures 
and written onto the DVD disc.
8Click [Authoring] tab.
9Click [Theme] and click the 
desired DVD menu screen.
10Click [Source], and add the scene 
to the menu screen by drag and 
drop.
≥You cannot add a still picture to the menu if it is 
not a file folder. For details, refer to software 
help. (l86)
11Insert a DVD disc into the DVD 
drive and click [Write] tab.
≥It is recommended that you use a brand-new 
DVD disc.
12Select the appropriate write 
settings and click [Write].
13Check the write settings and 
click [OK].
Writing to the disc starts.
≥When writing to the disc is finished, the disc 
will be ejected from the drive.
≥Depending on the amount of data, writing to 
the disc may take time.
≥You cannot use a Panasonic DVD Video 
Camera as a device for writing.
A
B
C
E
F
G
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Before using with a computer (Macintosh)
When you have installed ImageMixer3 for Panasonic from the supplied CD-ROM and connected your 
computer to the unit, you can perform the operations described below.
AYou can play back the images recorded in this unit on your computer or import the images to your 
computer.
BYou can edit the motion pictures you have imported to your computer.
CYou can import the images recorded by this unit to ImageMixer3 and then create original DVD-
Video discs. (l98)
≥You cannot use the supplied software to play back still pictures or import them to your computer.
jTo play back still pictures on your computer:
Use a standard OS picture viewer or a commercially available picture viewer to play back still 
pictures.
jTo copy still picture files to a computer:
Drag and drop them to the Finder.
≥For further details on these operations, refer to software help. (l96)
What you can do with a computer
ABC
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≥A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software.
≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some 
computers cannot be used.
≥Use the supplied USB cable when connecting to the computer. (Operation is not guaranteed with any 
other USB cables.)
∫ImageMixer3 for Panasonic
≥You cannot use a Panasonic DVD Video Camera as a device for writing.
≥A drive that supports recordable discs is required to create a DVD-Video disc.
≥Dual/double layer discs are not supported.
≥For details about restricted items, read the [ReadMe] file in the [ReadMe] folder.
≥This unit’s USB terminal is read only. It cannot be used to write data to the unit from the computer.
∫Using Built-in SD Drive
≥The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
Operating environment
OSMac OS X v10.3.9, v10.4.2 to v10.4.8
CPUPowerPC G4 (1 GHz or higher), PowerPC G5, Intel Core Solo or higher
RAM256 MB or more (512 MB or more recommended)
Screen resolution1024k768 pixels or more
Free hard disk 
spaceDisk space required for installation: approx. 30 MB
Disc driveWriteable DVD drive provided as a Macintosh standard feature
InterfaceHi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) — A type
Languages 
supportedEnglish, French and Spanish
OSMac OS X v10.3 to v10.4
CPUPowerPC G3 (400 MHz or higher), G4, G5, Intel Core Duo, Intel Core Solo
RAM64 MB or more
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∫Usable discs
The table below lists the types of DVD discs which can be used by the software provided.
¥: Can be used.j:Cannot be used.
≥Depending on your computer, it may not be possible to use some of the DVD discs listed in the table 
above.
≥Refer to the operating instructions of your computer for details about the DVD discs which can be 
written to on the computer.
≥To playback a DVD disc created using ImageMixer3, the player must support playback of that DVD 
disc. (Refer to the operating instructions of the player.)
≥Use discs made by a trustworthy manufacturer. It may not be possible to record images properly if 
you use low-quality discs.
Disc typeFunction
For creating discs (DVD-Video format)
DVD-R/iR¥
DVD-R DL /iR DLj
DVD-RW/iRW¥
DVD-RAMj
For technical inquiries about this software, contact the PIXELA Customer Support Center in your 
region.
U.S. and Canada (Toll-Free) +1-800-458-4029
Website: http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/panasonic/e/index.html (This website is in English only.)
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Installation (Macintosh)
≥Before starting the installation, close any other 
software applications which are running.
≥Do not perform any other operations on your 
computer while the software is being installed.
1Insert the CD-ROM into the 
computer.
[PANASONIC] CD-ROM icon appears.
2Double-click [PANASONIC] # 
[ImageMixer3 for 
Panasonic.pkg].
The installer setup screen appears.
3Click [Continue].
Continue to follow the on-screen messages to 
install it.
4Read carefully through the terms 
and conditions shown on the 
screen for the [Software License 
Agreement], click [Continue] and 
then click [Agree].
≥You cannot install the application if you click 
[Disagree].
5Click [Continue].
6Click [Install].
7Click [Close].
≥We recommend rebooting the computer after 
finishing the installation.
For details on how to use the software, read the 
help.
After starting ImageMixer3, select 
[Help] # [ImageMixer3 Help] from 
the Menu Bar.
Refer to the [Uninstallation] file in 
the [ReadMe] folder and delete 
[ImageMixer3 for Panasonic] and 
any related data.
≥After uninstalling the software, be sure to 
reboot the computer.
Reading the software help
Software uninstallation
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Connection and 
recognition (Macintosh)
After the software is installed, the unit must be 
connected to the computer and be correctly 
recognized by the computer.
≥Connect after installing the software.
≥If the supplied CD-ROM is inserted in the 
computer, remove it. (If the installer setup is 
running, wait until it finishes, then remove the 
CD-ROM.)
≥If the recognition procedure is not 
accomplished properly, operation will not be 
possible after connecting the unit to the 
computer.
≥If the unit fails to operate normally, it may mean 
that you have not conducted the installation or 
recognition procedure properly.
¬Connect this unit to the AC adaptor 
and turn on the unit.
1Connect this unit and a 
computer.
AUSB cable (supplied)
≥Insert the plugs as far as they will go. The unit 
and computer will not operate properly if the 
plugs are not inserted fully.
≥Do not use any other USB cables except the 
supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed 
with any other USB cables.)The USB function selection screen will appear.
2Select [PC CONNECT] # [HDD] 
or [SD CARD] and press the 
joystick.
This unit is automatically recognized by the 
computer.
≥When the unit is connected to a computer, 
its power cannot be turned off.
In this case, disconnect the USB cable (l98).
≥When a computer is accessing the HDD or 
card in this unit, the ACCESS/PC lamp or card 
access lamp lights. (  or   appears on 
the LCD monitor.) Do not disconnect the USB 
cable or AC adaptor while the HDD or card is 
being accessed as it may damage the data.
≥The HDD and card cannot be accessed 
simultaneously.
When the unit is connected to a computer, it is 
recognized as an external drive.
≥This unit supports only the readout of data 
using the computer. The computer cannot write 
data to the unit, or erase data from the unit.
≥Depending on the operating environment of the 
computer, the shape of the drive icon and the 
drive name will differ.
∫Drive icons
HDD
SD card
Connection and recognition 
procedures
A
About the computer display
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∫Example folder structure
HDD
SD card
≥SD-Video format motion pictures are stored in 
the [PRG¢¢¢] folder. (“¢¢¢” denotes 
base-16 (hexadecimal) characters from 001 to 
FFF.)
≥Up to 99 files can be recorded in the 
[PRG¢¢¢] folder.
≥JPEG format still pictures (IMGA0001.JPG 
etc.) are stored in the [100CDPFP] folder.
These can be opened with picture software 
that supports JPEG pictures.
≥Up to 999 files can be recorded in the 
[100CDPFP] or other such folder.
≥The DPOF setting files are recorded in the 
[MISC] folder (SD card only).
≥Do not use the computer to delete the SD 
card’s folders. Otherwise, it may no longer be 
possible for this unit to read the SD card.
≥Always use this unit to format SD cards.
≥When data not supported by this unit has been 
recorded on a computer, it will not be 
recognized by this unit.
When the drive icon is displayed on the desktop:
Drag the icon into the Trash and 
then disconnect the USB cable.
When the drive icon is not displayed on the 
desktop:
Exit the application and then 
disconnect the USB cable.
≥If you disconnect the USB cable while the 
ACCESS/PC lamp or card access lamp is on 
or while   or   appears on the LCD 
monitor, it may damage the data.
Using the motion picture 
scenes on a computer 
(Macintosh)
Using ImageMixer3, you can create a DVD-
Video disc from the images recorded on this unit.
DVD-Video discs created using this function can 
be played back on a DVD player or other device.
≥A drive that supports recordable discs is 
required to create a DVD-Video disc.
≥Before initial use, select the software’s 
[ReadMe] in the folder in which the software is 
installed and then read through the additional 
instructions or updated information.
¬Connect this unit to the AC adaptor 
and turn on the unit.
1Connect this unit and a 
computer.
AUSB cable (supplied)
To disconnect USB cable 
safely
Creating a DVD-Video on a 
computer
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≥Insert the plugs as far as they will go. The unit 
and computer will not operate properly if the 
plugs are not inserted fully.
≥Do not use any other USB cables except the 
supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed 
with any other USB cables.)
The USB function selection screen will appear.
2Select [PC CONNECT] # [HDD] 
or [SD CARD] and press the 
joystick.
This unit is automatically recognized by the 
computer.
3(On the computer)
Double-click the [ImageMixer3 
for Panasonic] icon in the 
[ImageMixer3 for Panasonic] 
folder you installed.
ImageMixer3 starts.
4Select [SDR-H200]/[SDR-H20]/
[SDR-H18] (HDD) or [Removable 
Disk] (SD card) in [Source].
The motion pictures scenes recorded on the 
HDD or SD card are displayed.
5Click the desired scene and click 
[Import] (A).
≥To play back the scenes, click [Playback]. (B)
6Click [Library] in [Source] to 
display the contents of the 
library.
≥Edit the motion pictures if necessary.
≥Using [Combination List], multiple scenes can 
be combined into one title.
≥For further details on editing, refer to software 
help. (l96)
7Select the scenes to be added to 
the DVD-Video and then click 
[DVD List].
8Select the DVD menu, the disc 
size and the picture quality and 
then click [OK].
A new list is created in [DVD List] in [Source].
≥You can add images to the disc to be created 
by dragging and dropping files from the library 
to the created list.
BA
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9Insert a DVD disc into the DVD 
drive.
≥It is recommended that you use a brand-new 
DVD disc.
10Click the list created in step 8 in 
[Source] and then click [Write].
≥Check that the size of the data is not more than 
the capacity of the disc to be written to.
11Proceed with the write setting 
and then click [Create].
Writing to the disc starts.
≥When writing to the disc is finished, the disc 
will be ejected from the drive.
≥Depending on the amount of data, writing to 
the disc may take time.
≥You can change the location where imported 
images will be saved by selecting from the 
Menu Bar [ImageMixer3] # [Preferences] # 
[Library destination settings:].
≥You cannot use a Panasonic DVD Video 
Camera as a device for writing.
Using the still picture files 
on a computer 
(Macintosh)
¬Connect this unit to the AC adaptor 
and turn on the unit.
1Connect this unit and a 
computer.
AUSB cable (supplied)
≥Insert the plugs as far as they will go. The unit 
and computer will not operate properly if the 
plugs are not inserted fully.
≥Do not use any other USB cables except the 
supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed 
with any other USB cables.)
The USB function selection screen will appear.
2Select [PC CONNECT] # [HDD] 
or [SD CARD] and press the 
joystick.
This unit is automatically recognized by the 
computer.
3(On the computer)
Double-click the [HDD_CAMERA] 
(HDD) or [NO NAME] (SD card) 
icon.
Copying still picture files to 
a computer
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