Panasonic Sdr H20 Operating Instructions Manual

							Before using
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∫Editing scenes! (l66, 67)
You can create an original video (playlist) by collecting together your favorite scenes recorded on the 
HDD.
∫Using with a computer! (l82)
If you use the supplied software, you can create a backup DVD of the scenes recorded on this unit with 
just one button. 
You can also make an original DVD-Video by exporting the scenes to a computer and then editing 
them.
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Before using
Quick Guide
∫Charging the battery
1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor 
and the AC outlet.
2 Put the battery on the battery mount by 
aligning the mark, and then securely plug 
it in.
∫Inserting the battery
Push the battery against the battery holder 
and slide it until it clicks.
∫Removing the battery
While sliding the BATTERY lever, slide the 
battery to remove it.
∫How to turn on/off the power
Set the OFF/ON switch to ON/OFF.
≥(SDR-H200) Open the lens cover before 
turning the unit on. If the unit is turned on with 
the lens cover closed, the automatic white 
balance adjustment may not function properly.
≥(SDR-H20/SDR-H18) Remove the lens cap 
before turning the unit on. If the unit is turned 
on with the lens cap attached, the automatic 
white balance adjustment may not function 
properly.
∫Inserting/removing an SD card
1 Open the LCD monitor and then slide the 
card slot open lever A to open the card 
slot cover.
A
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2 Insert/remove the SD card into/from the 
card slot.
3 Securely close the card slot cover.
∫Recording motion pictures
≥Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1 Press the MENU button, then select 
[MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] 
to select the recording destination and 
press the joystick.2 Press the recording start/stop button to 
start recording.
3 Press the recording start/stop button 
again to pause recording.
∫Recording still pictures
≥Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1 Press the MENU button, then select 
[MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] 
to select the recording destination and 
press the joystick.
SDR-H200:
2 Press the Photoshot button [ ] halfway 
in order to adjust focusing. (For auto 
focusing only)
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3 Press the Photoshot button [ ] fully to 
take the picture.
SDR-H20/SDR-H18:
Press the Photoshot button [ ].
∫Motion picture playback
≥Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1 Press the MENU button, then select 
[MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] 
to select the desired medium and press 
the joystick.
2 Select the scene to be played back.
3 Press the joystick.4 Move the joystick to operate.
∫Still picture playback
≥Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1 Press the MENU button, then select 
[MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD CARD] 
to select the desired medium and press 
the joystick.
2 Select the file to be played back.
3 Press the joystick.
4 Move the joystick to operate.
1/;: Playback/Pause
:: Skip playback (backward)
9: Skip playback (forward)
∫: Stops the playback and shows the 
thumbnails.
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Before using
Accessories
Check the accessories before using this unit. 1/;: Slide show start/pause.
E: Plays back the previous picture.
D: Plays back the next picture.
∫: Stops the playback and shows the 
thumbnails.SD Memory Card (512 MB)
(SDR-H200/SDR-H20)
RP-SDR512
Battery pack
(SDR-H200)
CGA-DU12
Battery pack
(SDR-H20/SDR-H18)
CGR-DU06
AC adaptor
PV-DAC14D
AC cable
K2CA2CA00029 or
K2CA2CA00025
DC cable
K2GJ2DC00011 or
K2GJ2DC00015
AV/S cable
K2KZ9CB00001
Remote control
(SDR-H200)
N2QAEC000023
Button-type battery
(SDR-H200)
CR2025
Lens cap
(SDR-H20/SDR-H18)
LSYK2113
USB cable
K1HA05CD0014
CD-ROM
LSFT0724
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Before using
Parts identification and 
handling
1Lens
≥Do not attach a conversion lens or a filter 
to this unit as it will cause vignetting.
2 Lens cover (SDR-H200)
3 Video light (SDR-H200) (l49)
4 White balance sensor (l57)
Remote control sensor (SDR-H200) (l20)
5 Microphone (built-in, stereo)6 Terminal cover
7 Menu button [MENU] (l34)
8 DC input terminal [DC/C.C. IN] (l28)
9 LCD monitor open part (l19)
10 Battery holder (l25)
11 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] 
(l77, 78)
12 Status indicator (l28)
13 Power switch [OFF/ON] (l28)
14 HDD/computer access lamp [ACCESS/
PC] (l23, 87, 97)
15 Mode dial (l30)
16 Joystick (l30)
17 Delete button [ ] (l66, 70, 71)
18 USB terminal [ ] (l79, 86, 97)
19 Recording start/stop button (l41)
20 Lens cover open/close ring (SDR-H200) 
(l18)
21 When recording: Zoom lever [W/T] (l48)
When playing back: Volume lever 
[sVOLr] (l62)
22 Photoshot button [ ] (l44)
23 Illumination LED (l104) SDR-H200:

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium 
Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – 
special handling may apply.
See 
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
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24 Card slot (l29)
25 Tripod receptacle (l18)
26 Battery release lever [BATTERY] (l25)
27 LCD monitor (l19)
28 Card slot open lever (l29)
29 DVD COPY button [DVD COPY] (l88)
30 Speaker
31 Power LCD plus button 
[POWER LCD PLUS] (l37)
32 Video light button [LIGHT] (SDR-H200) 
(l49)
33 Reset button [RESET] (l116)
34 Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/
FOCUS] (l40, 55, 56)
35 Card slot cover [SD CARD] (l29)
36 Card access lamp [ACCESS] (l24, 87, 
97)37 Grip belt (l17)
Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand.
Adjust the belt length and the pad 
position.
1Flip the belt.
2Adjust the length.
3Replace the belt. Due to limitations in LCD production 
technology, there may be some tiny bright 
or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. 
However, this is not a malfunction and 
does not affect the recorded picture.
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Using grip belt
U.S.A. only
When this unit is purchased, a sensor tag is 
attached to the grip belt. Remove the tag 
before use.
1Flip the belt.
2Take off the tag.
3Replace the belt.
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Before using
For the lens protection, be sure to close the lens 
cover when not in use.
Rotate the lens cover open/close 
ring.
Attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the 
lens.
1Pass the end of the lens cap cord 
through the belt.
2Pass the lens cap through the 
loop.
3To attach or remove the lens cap, 
hold both sides of the lens cap with the tips of your finger and 
thumb.
During recording
The removed lens cap can be attached to the 
lens cap fixture.
This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional 
tripod. 
(Please carefully read the operating instructions 
for how to attach the unit to the tripod.)
≥When the tripod is used, the card slot cover 
cannot be opened. Insert an SD card before 
attaching this unit to the tripod. (l29)
Using the lens cover (SDR-H200)
Attaching the lens cap (SDR-H20/
SDR-H18)
Tripod receptacle
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Before using
You can record the image while viewing it on the 
LCD monitor.
1Place your finger on the LCD 
monitor open part A and pull the 
LCD monitor out in the direction 
of the arrow.
≥It can open up to 90o.
2Adjust the angle of the LCD 
monitor as desired.
≥It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 
90o B towards the opposite direction.
≥The brightness and color level of the LCD 
monitor can be adjusted from the menu. 
(l37)
≥The unit may be damaged or fail if the LCD 
monitor is forcibly opened or rotated.1 Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT,  ]*
2 On-screen display button [EXT DISPLAY] 
(l78)
3 Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (l36)
4 Playback operation buttons (l61)
5 Delete button [ ]*
6 Direction buttons [3,4,2,1] (l35)
7 Recording start/stop button [START/
STOP]*
8 Zoom/volume buttons [ZOOM, VOL]*
9 Menu button [MENU]* (l35)
10 Enter button [ENTER] (l35)
* means that these buttons function in the same 
manner as the corresponding buttons on the unit.
∫Install a button-type battery
Install the supplied button-type battery in the 
remote control before using it.
Using the LCD monitor
A
AB
Using the remote control 
(SDR-H200)
ZOOM START/
STOP PHOTO
SHOT EXT
DISPLAY
DATE/
TIME
VOL
PLAY
STOP SKIP SKIP
MENU
ENTER
PA U S E
SEARCH
STILL ADV STILL ADVSEARCH
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Before using
1While pressing the stopper A, 
pull out the battery holder.
2Set the button-type battery with 
its (r) mark facing upward and 
then put the battery holder back 
in place.
∫Concerning the button-type battery
≥When the button-type battery runs down, 
replace it with a new battery (part number: 
CR2025). The battery should normally last 
about 1 year, however this depends on how 
frequently the unit is used.
≥Keep the button-type battery out of the reach of 
children.
∫Remote control usable range
The distance between the remote control and the 
unit’s remote control sensor A: Within approx. 
5m (16feet)
Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and 
right
≥The remote control is intended for indoor 
operation. Outdoors or under strong light, the 
unit may not operate properly even within the 
usable ranges.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly 
replaced. Replace only with the same or 
equivalent type recommended by the 
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries 
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. 
CR2025 only. Use of another battery may 
present a risk of fire or explosion.
Caution: Battery may explode if mistreated.
Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away 
from children. 
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in 
fire.
A
AA
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