Panasonic Sdr H40 Operating Instructions Manual

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If condensation forms on the unit, the lens will 
cloud up, the HDD may be damaged and the unit 
may not work properly. Make every effort to 
ensure that condensation does not form. If it 
does form, take the actions described below.
Causes of condensation
Condensation takes place when the ambient 
temperature or humidity is changed as 
follows.
≥When this unit is brought inside from the cold 
(e.g. a ski slope) to a warm room.
≥When this unit is moved from an 
air-conditioned car to...

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Explanation of terms
Automatic white balance
White balance adjustment recognizes the color 
of light and adjusts so the white color will 
become a purer white. The unit determines the 
hue of light that comes through the lens and 
white balance sensor, thereby judging the 
recording condition, and selects the closest hue 
setting.
This is called automatic white balance 
adjustment.
However, since the unit only stores white color 
information under certain light sources, 
automatic white...

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Recording a subject that is surrounded by 
objects with glossy surfaces or by highly 
reflective objects
Since whatever is shiny or glistens is brought into 
focus, it is hard to focus on the subject to be 
recorded. The focus may become blurry when 
recording subjects at the beach, at night views or 
in scenes involving fireworks or special lights.
Recording a subject in dark surroundings
The unit cannot focus correctly because the light 
information that comes through the lens 
decreases...

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Specifications
SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera
Information for your safety
Power source:
Power consumption:DC 9.3 V/7.2 V
Recording
4.0 W
Signal systemEIA Standard: 525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color signal
Recording formatSD card: Based on the SD-Video standard
HDD: Independent standard
Image sensor1/6z CCD image sensor
Total: 800 K
Effective pixels:
Moving picture: 290 K (4:3), 380 K (16:9)
Still picture: 290 K (4:3), 380 K (16:9)
LensAuto Iris, F1.9 to F4.3
Focal length:
1.8 mm to 75.6 mm...

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Motion pictures
*1 Cannot be guaranteed in operation.
*2 The 40 GB hard drive utilizes a portion of the storage space for formatting, file management and 
other purposes. 40 GB is 40,000,000,000 bytes. Usable capacity will be less.
Recording mediaSD Memory Card (removable type):
32 MB*1/64 MB*1/128 MB*1/256 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB (FAT12 and 
FAT16 format corresponding)
SDHC Memory Card (removable type):
4 GB/8 GB (FAT32 format corresponding)
HDD (fixed type):
40 GB
*2
CompressionMPEG-2...

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Still pictures
* The 40 GB hard drive utilizes a portion of the storage space for formatting, file management and 
other purposes. 40 GB is 40,000,000,000 bytes. Usable capacity will be less.
AC adaptor
Information for your safety
Specifications may change without prior notice.
Recording mediaSD Memory Card (removable type):
8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/128 MB/256 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB 
(FAT12 and FAT16 format corresponding)
SDHC Memory Card (removable type):
4 GB/8 GB (FAT32 format corresponding)...

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≥The number of recordable pictures depends on whether [ ] and [ ] are used together and on the 
subject being recorded.
≥The memory capacity indicated on the label of an SD card is the total of the capacity for copyright 
protection and management and the capacity which can be used on the unit, a PC etc.
≥The numbers shown in the table are approximations.
≥If you record motion pictures on the HDD or an SD card, the number of recordable still pictures will 
become smaller.
Number of...

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Optional accessories
*1 The supplied DC cables cannot be used on this unit.
*2 Please refer to page 20 about the battery charging time and available recording time.
*3 The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary.
NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local 
dealer.
Accessory No.FigureDescription
VW-AD21PP-K*
1AC adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cables
VW-VBG130*
21320 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion 
Battery Pack
VW-VBG260*
2*32640...

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In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories.
Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers)
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:   
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER  
OR  
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368  
[6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME]  
OR 
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY 
ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE  
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032
Ship To: 
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
First...

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Request for Service Notice (USA Only)
Request for Service Notice:   
Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice, in the 
unlikely event this product needs service.
Please include your proof of purchase.  
 (Failure to do so will delay your repair.)
To further speed your repair, please provide  
 an explanation of what is wrong with the unit  
 and any symptom it is exhibiting.
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:  
Panasonic...