Panasonic Sdr H20 Operating Instructions Manual

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Recording motion pictures
[HDD] [SD]
This unit can be used for recording motion pictures to the internal HDD and an SD card. (l21) Before 
recording, use the menu to select the recording destination. (lbelow)
When the unit is turned on for the first time, the media select screen for recording motion pictures will 
appear. Select [HDD] or [SD CARD] and press the joystick.
≥When the unit is purchased, the aspect ratio is set to [16:9] for recording images compatible with a 
wide-screen TV.
To watch images on a regular TV (4:3), change the aspect ratio setting (l54) before recording the 
images or when watching them on the connected TV (l77).
≥(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.
1Turn the unit on.
2Rotate the mode dial to select  .
3Open the LCD monitor.
4Press the MENU button, then select [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD 
CARD] to select the recording destination and press the joystick.
5Press the recording start/stop 
button to start recording.
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To end the recording
Press the recording start/stop button again to pause 
recording.
≥[¥] and [;] are red during recording. Do not move 
this unit until [;] is green.
The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording and pressing it 
again to pause recording become one scene.
However if the recording destination is the HDD, the scene is automatically divided when the recorded 
data exceeds 4 GB. (The recording will continue.)
≥When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation in recording pause, the unit automatically 
turns off to prevent the battery from running down. When you want to use the unit, turn it on again.
This setting can also be set to [OFF]. (l103, [POWER SAVE])
ARecording mode
BSelected recording destination
CRemaining time left for recording
(When the remaining time is less than 1 minute, [R 0h00m] 
flashes red.)
DRecording time elapsed
≥Sound is recorded from the internal stereo microphone on the front of the unit. Take care not to block 
this microphone.
≥If the write protection switch on the SD card is set to LOCK, it cannot be used for recording. (l22)
≥Each time the unit enters the recording pause mode, the counter display will be reset to “0h00m00s”.
≥While motion picture recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is 
closed.
≥While motion picture recording is in progress, do not disconnect the AC adaptor or remove the 
battery. If you do, a repair message may be displayed when the power is turned back on. (l108, 
About recovery)
Screen indications in the video recording mode
R  12h45mR  12h45mR  12h45m0h00m10s0h00m10s0h00m10sB A
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DSP
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Changing the recording mode of the motion picture.
Press the MENU button, then select 
[BASIC] # [REC MODE] # desired 
item and press the joystick.
≥The recordable time shown in the table are approximations.
∫HDD
∫SD card
≥This unit records in VBR. VBR is an abbreviation for Variable Bit Rate. VBR recording automatically 
varies the bit rate (amount of data in a fixed time) depending on the subject being recorded. This 
means if a subject with sharp movements is recorded, the recording time is reduced.
≥Mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image in the following cases.
jWhen there is a complicated pattern in the background
jWhen the unit is moved too much or too fast
jWhen a subject with sharp movements has been recorded
(Particularly if it has been recorded in [LP] mode.)
≥If you record still pictures on the HDD or an SD card, the recordable time available for the motion 
picture will become shorter.
Recording modes and recordable time available for the 
motion picture
Recording mode
XP
(High quality)SP
(Normal)LP
(Long play)
Capacity
30 GB7h 13h30min 27h
Image quality 
prioritizedRecording time 
prioritized
Recording mode
XP
(High quality)SP
(Normal)LP
(Long play)
Capacity
256 MB3min 6min 12min
512 MB6min 12min 25min
1 GB12 min 25 min 50 min
2 GB25 min 50 min 1 h 40 min
4 GB50 min 1 h 40 min 3 h 20 min
Image quality 
prioritizedRecording time 
prioritized
MENU
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Recording still pictures
[HDD] [SD]
This unit can be used for recording still pictures to the internal HDD and an SD card. (l21) Before 
recording, use the menu to select the recording destination. (lbelow)
When the unit is turned on for the first time, the media select screen for recording still pictures will 
appear. Select [HDD] or [SD CARD] and press the joystick.
≥When this unit is purchased, [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [ ] (SDR-H200)/[ ] (SDR-H20/
SDR-H18) for recording pictures compatible with a wide-screen TV (16:9).
To record pictures with a 4:3 aspect ratio, change the [PICTURE SIZE] setting before recording 
(l47).
≥(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.
1Turn the unit on.
2Rotate the mode dial to select  .
3Open the LCD monitor.
4Press the MENU button, then select [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD 
CARD] to select the recording destination and press the joystick.
∫SDR-H200
5Press the Photoshot button [ ] 
halfway in order to adjust focusing. 
(For auto focusing only)
The shutter speed and the iris/gain value are fixed 
and the unit focuses on the subject automatically.
≥If [O.I.S.] (l54) is set to [ON], the image stabilizer 
function will become more effective when the 
Photoshot button [ ] is pressed halfway. 
([ ] (MEGA optical image stabilizer) will be 
displayed.)
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6Press the Photoshot button [ ] 
fully to take the picture.
∫SDR-H20/SDR-H18
5Press the Photoshot button [ ].
The unit automatically focuses on the subject at the 
center of screen (when auto focus is selected).
≥For information about the number of recordable still pictures (l127)
≥The sound cannot be recorded.
≥If the write protection switch on the SD card is set to LOCK, it cannot be used for recording. (l22)
≥The Photoshot button [ ] on the remote control cannot be pressed halfway. (SDR-H200)
≥If the [PICT. QUALITY] is set to [ ], mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image 
depending on the picture content.
≥Other products may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded with this unit.
∫To record still pictures clearly
≥When zooming in on the subject with a magnification of 4k or higher, it is difficult to reduce the slight 
shaking from holding this unit by hand. We recommend decreasing the zoom magnification and 
approaching the subject when recording.
≥When recording still pictures, hold the unit firmly with your hands and keep your arms stationary at 
your side so as not to shake the unit.
≥You can record stable pictures without shaking by using a tripod and the remote control. AFocus indication
± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing
¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus
No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful.
≥The focus indication is indicated as follows when the Photoshot 
button [ ] is not pressed halfway. Please use it as a guide for 
recording.
¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus and a good picture can be recorded.
± (The white lamp lights up.): Almost in focus
BFocus area
A
B
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ASize of still pictures
BSelected recording destination
CRemaining number of still pictures
(Flashes in red when [R 0] appears.) 
DQuality of still pictures
∫About the focus indication (SDR-H200)
≥The focus indication does not appear in manual focus mode.
≥Focus on a subject manually when it is not easily focused.
≥You can record still pictures even if the focus indication does not appear, but pictures may be 
recorded without being focused.
≥The focus indication does not appear or has difficulty displaying in the following cases.
jWhen the zoom magnification is high.
jWhen the unit is shaken.
jWhen the subject is moving.
jWhen the subject stands in front of a light source.
jWhen close subjects and far subjects are included in the same scene.
jWhen the scene is dark.
jWhen there is a bright part in the scene.
jWhen the scene is filled with only horizontal lines.
jWhen the scene lacks contrast.
∫Concerning the focusing area (SDR-H200)
When there is a contrasting object ahead or behind the subject in the focus area, the subject may not 
be focused. If so, move the contrasting object out of the focus area.
Even when it is still difficult to focus, adjust the focus manually.
You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.
Press the MENU button, then select 
[ADVANCED] # [SHTR EFFECT] # 
[ON] and press the joystick.
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
Screen indications in picture recording mode
Recording with a shutter operation effect
R 12345R 12345R 12345B
C
D
A
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∫[PICTURE SIZE]
Changing the recording size.
Press the MENU button, then select 
[BASIC] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired 
item and press the joystick.
SDR-H200:
SDR-H20/SDR-H18:
≥When this unit is purchased, [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [ ] (SDR-H200)/[ ] (SDR-H20/
SDR-H18). The sides of pictures recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut at printing. Check 
before printing.
∫[PICT. QUALITY]
Selecting the picture quality.
Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [PICT. QUALITY] # desired 
item and press the joystick.
Number of pixels and picture quality for still picture recording
IconAspectNumber of pixels
4:3 2048k1512
4:3 1280k960
4:3 640k480
16:9 1920k1080
IconAspectNumber of pixels
4:3 640k480
16:9 640k360
: Still pictures with a high picture quality are recorded.
: Priority is given to the number of still pictures recorded. Still pictures are recorded in normal picture 
quality.
MENU
3.1M
1M
0.3M
2
0.3M
0.2
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Various recording 
functions
[HDD] [SD]
SDR-H200:
You can zoom in up to 10k optically.
SDR-H20/SDR-H18:
You can zoom in up to 32k optically.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
Move the zoom lever.
T side:
Close-up recording (zoom in)
W side:
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
≥When zooming in while holding this unit by 
hand, we recommend using the image 
stabilizer function. (l54)
≥When distant subjects are brought closer, they 
are focused at about 1 m (3.3 feet) 
(SDR-H200)/1.3 m (4.3 feet) (SDR-H20/
SDR-H18) or more.
≥When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit 
can focus on a subject approx. 3.5 cm (1.4z) (SDR-H200)/2 cm (0.8z) (SDR-H20/SDR-H18) 
away from the lens. (Macro function)
≥The zoom speed varies depending on the 
range over which the zoom lever is moved. 
(The zoom speed does not vary when 
operating with the remote control.)
≥When the zoom speed is high, the subject may 
not be focused easily.
≥If you take your finger off the zoom lever during 
zoom operation, the operation sound may be 
recorded. When returning the zoom lever to 
the original position, move it quietly.
[HDD] [SD]
If the zoom magnification exceeds 10k 
(SDR-H200)/32k (SDR-H20/SDR-H18), then the 
digital zoom function will be activated. The 
maximum magnification provided by the digital 
zoom can be switched.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the MENU button, then select 
[ADVANCED] # [D.ZOOM] # 
desired item and press the joystick.
SDR-H200:
≥If [25k] or [700k] is selected, the digital zoom 
range is displayed in blue while zooming.
SDR-H20/SDR-H18:
≥If [50k] or [1000k] is selected, the digital zoom 
range is displayed in blue while zooming.
≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the 
more the image quality is degraded.
Zoom in/out function
Digital zoom function
[OFF]:Optical zoom only (Up to 10k)
[25k]:Up to 25k
[700k]:Up to 700k
[OFF]:Optical zoom only (Up to 32k)
[50k]:Up to 50k
[1000k]:Up to 1000k
MENU
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≥This function cannot be used in picture 
recording mode.
[HDD] [SD]
The zoom microphone is linked to the zooming 
operation so that far-away sounds with a tele-
shot and close-up sounds with a wide-angle shot 
are recorded more clearly.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the MENU button, then select 
[ADVANCED] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON] 
and press the joystick.
[HDD] [SD]
You can record yourself while viewing the LCD 
monitor.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the 
lens side.
The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a 
mirror image. (However the image recorded is 
the same as a normal recording.) 
≥When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the 
lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if 
you press the joystick.
≥Only some indications will appear on the 
screen. When [°] appears, return the 
direction of the LCD monitor to normal position 
and check the warning/alarm indication. 
(l107)
[HDD] [SD]
Gain up mode works with the video light to 
enhance the light’s brightness and brighten the 
natural colors in a scene.
≥Gain up mode cannot be used in picture 
recording mode.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
Press the LIGHT button.
Each time you press the LIGHT button:
AVideo light and gain up mode on (video 
recording mode only):
Brighter than when only the video light is on, 
but washed out images will appear.
BVideo light on:
To eliminate washed out images, use this 
mode.
CVideo light off
To use the zoom microphone 
function
Recording yourself
MENU
Recording with the video 
light (SDR-H200)
This built-in video light is for 
recording in dark places.
LIGHT
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≥Video recording mode
≥Picture recording mode
≥The subject should be within 1.3 m (4.2 feet) of 
the unit.
≥Using the video light reduces battery time.
≥Set the video light to off when not in use.
≥Do not look directly into the light.
≥Using the MagicPix function at the same time 
will make conditions even brighter.
≥The video light enables brightening of the 
images taken in a dimly-lit place. We also 
recommend using it in a bright place to obtain 
high quality images.
≥If you turn off the power or operate the mode 
dial, the video light is turned off.
[HDD] [SD]
Use this function when the light is emanating 
from behind the subject and the subject appears 
dark.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
1Press the joystick. Then move 
the joystick down to display the 
icon shown in the illustration.
2Move the joystick up to select 
[ª].
The image on the screen will become brighter.
To return to normal recording
Select [ª] again.
≥If you turn off the power or operate the mode 
dial, the backlight compensation function is 
canceled.
[HDD] [SD]
Fade in:
The image and audio gradually appear.
Fade out:
The image and audio gradually disappear.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1Press the joystick. Then move 
the joystick down to display the 
icon shown in the illustration.
Backlight compensation 
function
This is for protecting a backlit subject 
from being darkened.
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BC
Fade in/fade out function
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