Panasonic Sdr H40 Operating Instructions Manual

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Quick Guide
∫Charging the battery
1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor 
and the AC outlet.
2 Insert the battery into the battery charger 
by aligning the arrows.
∫Inserting the battery
Insert the battery until it clicks while paying 
attention to the direction of the battery.
APush the center of the battery until it locks.
∫Removing the battery
While pressing the button A, move B in the 
direction of the arrow to unlock it and then 
remove the battery.
∫How to turn on the power
While pressing the lock release button A, set 
the mode dial to , ,  or .
≥Align with the status indicator B.
≥To turn off the power, set the mode dial to OFF.
∫Inserting an SD card
1 Open the SD card slot cover then Insert 
the SD card into the card slot.
2 Securely close the SD card slot cover.
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∫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.
2 Press the recording start/stop button.
∫Playback
≥Rotate the mode dial to select   or  .
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/file to be played back, 
then press the joystick.
3 Select the playback operation with the 
joystick.
 Motion picture playback
1/;: Playback/Pause
:: Skip playback (backward)
9: Skip playback (forward)
∫: Stops the playback and shows the 
thumbnails.
 Still picture playback
1/;: Slide show start/pause.
2;: Plays back the previous picture.
;1: Plays back the next picture.
∫: Stops the playback and shows the 
thumbnails.
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Preparation
Recording
Playback
With a PC
Others
14Before using
27Setup
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Before using
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Parts identification and 
handling
1 Open/close switch for the lens cover
2 Auto button [AUTO] (l34)
3 Manual button [MANUAL AF/MF] (l48)
4 Speaker
5 When recording: Zoom lever [W/T] (l40)
When playing back: Volume lever 
[sVOLr] (l55)
6 LCD monitor open part
7 LCD monitor
8 SD card slot cover [SD CARD] (l26)
9 SD card access lamp [ACCESS] 
(l25, 90)
10 Reset button [RESET] (l107)
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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.
Lens cover
For the lens protection, be sure to close the 
lens cover when not in use.
Slide open/close switch for the lens cover.
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11 L e n s
12 Grip belt
13 Microphone (built-in, stereo)
14 White balance sensor (l51)
LCD monitor
Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of 
the arrow with your fingers.
≥It can open up to 90o.
≥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. (l32)
BA
Grip belt
Adjust the belt length and the pad position.
1Flip the belt.
2Adjust the length.
3Replace the belt.
(U.S.A. only):
When this unit is purchased, a sensor tag is 
attached to the grip belt. Remove the tag 
before use.
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15 Image stabilizer button [ , O.I.S.] (l42)
16 Power LCD plus button 
[POWER LCD PLUS] (l32)
17 DVD COPY button [DVD COPY] (l93)
18 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] 
(l25, 90)
19 Status indicator (l27)
20 Mode dial (l27)
21 Joystick
22 Recording start/stop button (l35, 38)
23 Menu button [MENU] (l28)
24 Delete button [ ] (l59)
25 Terminal cover
26 USB terminal [ ] (l74, 81, 90)
27 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] 
(l72, 80)
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Joystick
Use the joystick to select the recording 
functions and playback operations, and to 
operate the menu screen.
Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to 
select a setting or scene, and then press 
the joystick to set it.
1Select by moving up, down, left, or right.
2Set by pressing the center.
≥Menu screen operations (l28)
≥To select the recording functions (l43)
≥To adjust manually (l48)
≥Playback operations (l54, 57)
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28 SD card slot (l26)
29 Tripod receptacle
30 Battery holder (l19, 21)
31 Battery release lever [BATTERY] 
(l19, 21)
Tripod receptacle
This is a hole for attaching the unit to the 
optional tripod.
≥When the tripod is used, the SD card slot 
cover cannot be opened. Insert an SD card 
and the battery before attaching this unit to 
the tripod. (l19, 26)
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Before using
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Power supply
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
The Panasonic battery that can be used with this unit is Supplied battery/VW-VBG130/VW-
VBG260/VW-VBG6.
Supplied battery/VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6 come with a function to check whether the 
battery and unit can be safely used together.
≥The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary if using VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6.
≥Batteries made by other companies which have been certified by Panasonic may be used with this 
unit, but we offer no guarantee as to the quality, performance or safety of such batteries.
≥In order to safely use the unit we recommend that you use genuine Panasonic batteries which have 
been subject to our quality control process.
≥We cannot accept any liability whatsoever for damages to the unit or accidents caused by 
non-genuine Panasonic batteries (including those that have been certified by Panasonic).
≥Exercise care when purchasing batteries. Many fake or imitation batteries have been found among 
those sold at unusually low prices and those which customers cannot check for themselves before 
purchasing.
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this unit.
Important:
If the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge. Remove the DC cable 
from the AC adaptor.
Charging the battery
Charging lamp [CHARGE]A
Lights up:
Charging (l20, Charging time)
Goes off:
Charging completed
Flashing:
≥When the battery temperature is excessively 
high or low, the lamp flashes and the charging 
time will be longer than normal.
≥Remove dirt, foreign objects or dust on the 
terminals of the battery or the AC adaptor.
If the lamp is still flashing, something may be 
wrong with the battery or AC adaptor.
Contact consumer support (l122, 123).
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1Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.
2Insert the battery on the battery charger by aligning the arrows.
≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (l9, 20, 118)
≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
Insert the battery until it clicks while paying attention to the direction of the 
battery.
APush the center of the battery until it locks.
≥Be sure to set the mode dial to OFF and check 
that the status indicator is off before removing 
the battery.
≥Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥Do not leave a battery pack in an automobile 
exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of 
time with doors and windows closed.
Inserting the battery
A
Removing the battery
While pressing button B, move C in the 
direction of the arrow to unlock it and then 
remove the battery.
≥Hold the battery with your hand so that it 
does not fall.
C
B
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.
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∫Charging time
≥Temperature: 25oC (77oF)/humidity: 60%
≥If the temperature is higher or lower than 25oC (77oF), the charging time will become longer.
∫Recordable time
≥Temperature: 25oC (77oF)/humidity: 60%
≥These times are approximations.
≥The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping recording, 
turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever, etc.
≥The recordable times will vary depending on the status of use. The recordable time will become 
shorter when you use this unit with the LCD monitor lit up by pressing the POWER LCD PLUS button.
≥Be aware that low temperatures will shorten the amount of time the battery will remain charged. We 
recommend carrying a spare battery.
≥The batteries heat up after use or charging. This unit will also heat up while being used. This is not a 
malfunction.
Charging time and recordable time
Battery model numberVoltage/capacityCharging time
Supplied battery 7.2 V/770 mAh 1 h 35 min
VW-VBG130 (optional) 7.2 V/1320 mAh 2 h 35 min
VW-VBG260 (optional) 7.2 V/2640 mAh 4 h 40 min
VW-VBG6 (optional) 7.2 V/5800 mAh 9 h 25 min
Battery model 
numberVo l t a g e /
capacityRecording 
destinationMaximum 
continuously 
recordable timeActual recordable 
time
Supplied battery 7.2 V/770 mAh[HDD]1h35min 50min
[SD]1h45min 55min
VW-VBG130 
(optional)7.2 V/1320 mAh[HDD]2h55min 1h30min
[SD]3h10min 1h45min
VW-VBG260 
(optional)7.2 V/2640 mAh[HDD]5h50min 3h5min
[SD]6h20min 3h35min
VW-VBG6 
(optional)7.2 V/5800 mAh[HDD]13h25min 7h10min
[SD]14h30min 8h15min
Battery capacity indication
≥The display changes to the following indications step-by-step as the battery capacity decreases.
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≥If the battery discharges, then   ( ) will flash.
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