Panasonic Sdr H20 Operating Instructions Manual

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2Move the joystick left to select 
[].
3Press the recording start/stop 
button.
Start recording. (Fade in)
When you start recording, the image/audio 
gradually appears.
Pause recording. (Fade out)
The image/audio gradually disappears. After the 
image/audio completely disappears, recording 
stops.
≥After recording, the fade setting is canceled.
To cancel fading
Select [ ] again.
To select the color for fade in/out
The color which appears in fading pictures can 
be selected.Press the MENU button, then select 
[ADVANCED] # [FADE COLOR] # [WHITE] or 
[BLACK] and press the joystick.
≥If you turn off the power, the fade function is 
canceled.
≥While the fade in/fade out function is selected, 
it takes several seconds to display the image 
when you start recording. It also takes several 
seconds to pause recording.
≥The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade 
in become black (or white).
[HDD] [SD]
This is more effective if you record a person 
closely from the torso up.
¬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 left to select 
[].
To cancel the soft skin mode
Select [ ] again.
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Soft skin mode
This makes skin colors appear softer 
for a more attractive appearance.
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≥If the background or anything else in the scene 
has colors similar to the skin color, they will 
also be smoothed.
≥If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may 
not be clear.
≥You may not be able to see the face clearly 
when recording a distant person. In this case, 
cancel soft skin mode or zoom in on the face.
[HDD] [SD]
By focusing only on the subject and blurring the 
background, the image can be impressive.
The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of 
approx. 50 cm (20z).
¬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 right to select 
[].
≥If the magnification is 10k or less, then it is 
automatically set to 10k.
To cancel the tele macro function
Select [ ] again.
≥If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust 
the focus manually. (l56)
≥In the following cases, the tele macro function 
is canceled.
jThe zoom magnification becomes lower than 
10k.
jThe power is turned off or the mode dial is 
operated.
[HDD] [SD]
This function allows you to record color subjects 
in dark locations to stand out against the 
background.
Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record 
images free from vibration.
≥Minimum required illumination: approx. 1 lx 
(SDR-H200)/approx. 2 lx (SDR-H20/SDR-H18)
≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames were 
missed.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1Press the joystick. Then move 
the joystick down to display the 
icon shown in the illustration.
2Move the joystick up to select 
[].
≥If it is difficult to focus, adjust the focus 
manually. (l56)
Tele macro function 
(SDR-H200)
This is for bringing only what you 
want to record into focus to take 
close-ups.
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MagicPix function
This allows recording in dark 
locations.
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To cancel the MagicPix function
Select [ ] again.
≥The MagicPix function makes the signal 
charging time of CCD up to approximately 30k 
longer than usual, so that dark scenes can be 
recorded brightly. For this reason, bright dots 
that are usually invisible may be seen, but this 
is not a malfunction.
≥If you turn off the power or operate the mode 
dial, the MagicPix function is canceled.
≥If set in a bright place, the screen may become 
whitish for a while.
[HDD] [SD]
You can record still pictures using the timer.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1Press the joystick. Then move 
the joystick down to display the 
icon shown in the illustration.
2Move the joystick left to select 
[Ø].
3Press the Photoshot button [ ].
After the [Ø] display flashes for approx. 
10 seconds, a still picture will be recorded.
≥After recording, the self-timer is canceled.
≥If you press the Photoshot button [ ] halfway 
and then fully in auto focus mode, the subject is focused when the button is pressed halfway. 
(SDR-H200)
≥When you press the Photoshot button [ ] 
fully in auto focus mode, the subject is focused 
just before recording. (SDR-H200)
To stop the timer midway through
Press the MENU button. (The self-timer setting is 
canceled.)
≥If you turn off the power, the self-timer standby 
mode is canceled.
≥Depending on the time taken to bring the 
subject into focus, the recording may take 
longer than the set time before the picture is 
taken.
[HDD] [SD]
You can check if the image is level while 
recording by using the lines displayed on the 
screen.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  or 
.
Press the MENU button, then select 
[BASIC] # [GUIDE LINES] # [ON] 
and press the joystick.
To cancel the Recording guideline 
function
Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # 
[GUIDE LINES] # [OFF] and press the joystick.
≥The guidelines do not appear on the images 
actually recorded.
≥The guidelines are not displayed while rotating 
the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself.
Self-timer recording
This is for recording shots of yourself 
as well.
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Recording guideline 
function
Checking if the image is level.
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[HDD] [SD]
This allows you to record images compatible with 
wide-screen TVs (16:9) and regular TVs (4:3).
∫Recording images with a 16:9 
aspect ratio
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the MENU button, then select 
[BASIC] > [ASPECT] > [16:9] and 
press the joystick.
∫Recording images with a 4:3 
aspect ratio
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the MENU button, then select 
[BASIC] > [ASPECT] > [4:3] and 
press the joystick.
≥The default setting is [16:9].
[HDD] [SD]
Reduces the image shaking (jitter) due to hand 
movement when recording.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  or 
.
Press the MENU button, then select 
[ADVANCED] # [O.I.S.] # [ON] and 
press the joystick.
To cancel the image stabilizer function
Press the MENU button, then select 
[ADVANCED] # [O.I.S.] # [OFF] and press the 
joystick.
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥In the picture recording mode, pressing the 
Photoshot button [ ] halfway increases the 
effect of the image stabilizer function. (MEGA 
optical image stabilizer) (SDR-H200)
≥In the following cases, the image stabilizer 
function may not work effectively.
jWhen the digital zoom is used
jWhen the unit is shaken greatly
jWhen you record a moving subject while 
tracking it
[HDD] [SD]
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Wide mode
This is for selecting the screen’s 
aspect ratio when recording motion 
pictures.
Image stabilizer function
This is for reducing image shakes 
(jitter) during recording.
MENU
Wind noise reduction 
function
This is for reducing the wind noise 
coming into the microphone when 
recording.
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Press the MENU button, then select 
[ADVANCED] # [WIND CUT] # [ON] 
and press the joystick.
To cancel the wind noise reduction 
function
Press the MENU button, then select 
[ADVANCED] # [WIND CUT] # [OFF] and 
press the joystick.
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥The wind noise reduction depends on the wind 
strength. (If this function is activated in strong 
winds, the stereo effect may be reduced. When 
the wind weakens, the stereo effect will be 
restored.)
Manual recording 
functions
[HDD] [SD]
When you record images in different situations, 
this mode automatically sets optimum shutter 
speeds and apertures.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
1Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS 
switch to MANUAL.
2Press the MENU button, then 
select [BASIC] # [SCENE MODE] 
# desired item and press the 
joystick.
[5] Sports
To record sports scenes or scenes where there 
are quick motions
[ ] Portrait
To make people stand out against the 
background
[ ] Low light
To make the scene brighter in dark conditions
[ ] Spotlight
To make the subject under a spotlight look more 
attractive
[ ] Surf & snow
To record images in bright places such as ski 
slopes and beaches
To cancel the scene mode function
Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # 
[SCENE MODE] # [OFF] and press the joystick.
≥You can also cancel the scene mode function 
by setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch 
to AUTO.
Sports mode
≥For slow-motion playback or playback pause of 
recorded pictures, this mode helps diminish 
camera shake.
Scene mode
This is for recording in various 
situations.
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≥During normal playback, the image movement 
may not look smooth.
≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, 
mercury light or sodium light because the color 
and brightness of the playback image may 
change.
≥If you record a subject illuminated with strong 
light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines 
of light may appear.
≥If the brightness is insufficient, the sports mode 
does not function. The [5] display flashes.
≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may 
flicker.
Portrait mode
≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may 
flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting to 
[OFF].
Low light mode
≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be 
recorded finely.
Spotlight mode
≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, the 
recorded image may become whitish and the 
periphery of the recorded image extremely 
dark.
Surf & snow mode
≥If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded 
image may become whitish.
[HDD] [SD]
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, 
then manual focusing is available.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
1Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS 
switch to MANUAL.
2Move the switch down and set it 
to FOCUS position.
The manual focus indication [MF] and the icon 
shown in the illustration appear.
3Move the joystick left or right to 
bring the subject into focus.
≥The subject may not be in focus when zoomed 
in if focusing with a wide angle. First, zoom in 
on the subject, and then focus on it.
To restore to the automatic adjustment
Press the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch down 
again to the FOCUS position.
≥You can also restore the auto focusing by 
setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to 
AUTO.
[HDD] [SD]
The automatic white balance function may not 
reproduce natural colors depending on the 
scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can 
adjust the white balance manually.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
Manual focus adjustment
White balance
This is for recording in natural colors.
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1Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS 
switch to MANUAL.
The icon shown in the illustration is displayed 
automatically.
2Move the joystick up to select 
[].
3Move the joystick left or right to 
select the white balance mode.
To restore to the automatic adjustment
Set the white balance mode to [ ].
≥You can also restore the automatic adjustment 
by setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch 
to AUTO.
1Select [ ], and fill the screen 
with a white subject.
2Move the joystick up to select 
[].
When the [ ] display changes from flashing to 
on, setting is complete.
≥When the [ ] display continues flashing, the 
white balance cannot be set because the place 
is dark etc. In this case, use the automatic 
white balance.
∫About the white balance sensor A
The white balance sensor detects the type of 
light source during recording.
Do not cover the white balance sensor during 
recording, or it may not function properly.
∫About the black balance 
adjustment (SDR-H200)
This is one of the 3CCD system functions that 
automatically adjusts the black when the white 
balance is set in the manual adjustment mode. 
When the black balance is adjusted, the screen  []Auto white balance adjustment
[]Indoor mode (for recording under 
incandescent lamps)
≥Incandescent lights, halogen lamps
[]Outdoor mode
≥Outdoors under a clear sky
[]Manual adjustment mode
≥Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, 
some fluorescent lights
≥Lights used for wedding receptions at 
hotels, stage spotlights in theaters
≥Sunrise, sunset, etc.
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will temporarily be black. (The black balance 
cannot be adjusted manually.)
1Black balance adjustment in progress. 
(Flashes.)
2White balance adjustment in progress. 
(Flashes.)
3Adjustment completed. (Lights up.)
≥(SDR-H200) When the unit is turned on with 
the lens cover closed, the automatic white 
balance adjustment may not function properly. 
Please turn the unit on after opening the lens 
cover.
≥(SDR-H20/SDR-H18) When the unit is turned 
on with the lens cap attached, the automatic 
white balance adjustment may not function 
properly. Please turn the unit on after removing 
the lens cap.
≥When the [ ] display flashes, the manual 
white balance previously adjusted is stored.
Whenever recording conditions change, re-set 
the white balance for correct adjustment.
≥When setting both the white balance and the 
iris/gain, set the white balance first.
[HDD] [SD]
Shutter Speed:
Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. 
Aperture:
Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too 
dark.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
1Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS 
switch to MANUAL.
The icon shown in the illustration is displayed 
automatically.
2Move the joystick left or right to 
select [ ] (aperture) or [ ] 
(shutter speed).
3Move the joystick left or right to 
make the adjustment.
AShutter speed:
1/60 to 1/8000
1/30 to 1/2000 (SDR-H200)
1/60 to 1/500 (SDR-H20/SDR-H18)
≥The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is 
faster.
BIris/Gain value:
CLOSE # (F16 to F2.0) # OPEN # (0dB 
to 18dB)
≥Value closer to [CLOSE] darken the image. 
≥Value closer to [18dB] brighten the image.
≥When the iris value is adjusted to brighter 
than [OPEN], it changes to the gain value.
To restore to automatic adjustment
Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to 
AUTO.
Manual shutter speed/
aperture adjustment
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≥When setting both the shutter speed and the 
iris/gain value, set the shutter speed and then 
set the iris/gain value.
∫Manual shutter speed adjustment
≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, 
mercury light or sodium light because the color 
and brightness of the playback image may 
change.
≥If you increase the shutter speed manually, the 
gain value will increase automatically 
depending on how much the sensitivity lowers 
and the noise on the screen may increase.
≥You may see vertical lines of light in the 
playback image of a brightly shining subject or 
highly reflective subject, but this is not a 
malfunction.
≥During normal playback, image movement 
may not look smooth.
≥When recording in an extremely bright place, 
the screen may change color or flicker. If so 
adjust the shutter speed manually to [1/60] or 
[1/100].
∫Manual iris/gain adjustment
≥If the gain value is increased, the noise on the 
screen increases.
≥Depending on the zoom magnification, there 
are iris values that are not displayed.
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Motion picture playback
[HDD] [SD]
Play back the motion pictures recorded on the internal HDD or SD card. Use the menu to select the 
desired playback medium. (lbelow)
1Rotate the mode dial to 
select .
2Press the MENU button, then select [MEDIA SELECT] # [HDD] or [SD 
CARD] to select the desired medium and press the joystick.
The motion pictures recorded on the selected medium are displayed as thumbnails.
3Select the scene to be played back.
ASelected medium
BScene number
CScroll bar display
The selected scene will be encircled by a yellow frame.
≥When 9 or more scenes have been recorded, the next (or previous) 
page is displayed by moving the joystick.
≥If you move and hold the joystick up or down, you can fast forward or 
fast rewind the pages. The screen will not change at this time, but the 
scene numbers and scroll bar display will change. Release the joystick 
when you have arrived at the page with the scene you want to display.
4Press the joystick.
The selected scene is played back on the full screen.
The operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen.
5Move the joystick to operate.
≥No sound will be heard except during normal playback.
≥If pause play is continued for 5 minutes, the screen returns to the thumbnails. 1/;: Playback/Pause
:: Skip playback (backward)
9: Skip playback (forward)
∫: Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails.
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