Panasonic Sdr H40 Operating Instructions Manual

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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  .
Select the menu. (l28)
¬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. (l99)
To use the zoom microphone 
function
[ADVANCED] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON]
Recording yourself
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This unit will resume recording/pause mode 
about 1.7 seconds after the LCD monitor is 
reopened.
≥When in quick start standby mode about 
60% of the power used in recording pause 
mode is being consumed, so the recording 
time will be reduced.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
1Select the menu. (l28)
2Close the LCD monitor while the 
mode dial is set to   or  .
The status indicator A flashes green and the unit 
goes into quick start standby mode.
3Open the LCD monitor.
The status indicator A lights red and the unit is 
put into recording pause approx. 1.7 seconds 
after it is turned on.
To cancel Quick start
Select [SETUP] # [QUICK START] # [OFF]
≥The default setting is on.
≥Quick start standby mode is canceled if
jabout 5 minutes elapsed
jthe mode dial is switched
jthe battery is removed or the AC adaptor is 
disconnected
≥In the quick start mode it may take some time 
for automatic white balance to adjust, if the 
scene being recorded has a light source different from the scene last recorded. (When 
the MagicPix function is used, however, the 
white balance of the scene last recorded is 
retained.)
≥In the quick start mode, the zoom 
magnification becomes 2k and the picture size 
may differ from what it was before quick start 
standby mode.
≥If [POWER SAVE] (l29) is set to 
[5 MINUTES] and the unit automatically goes 
into quick start standby mode, close the LCD 
monitor and then open it again.
Reduces the image shaking (jitter) due to hand 
movement when recording.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  or 
.
Press the O.I.S. button.
The image stabilizer icon [] appears.
To cancel the image stabilizer function
Press the O.I.S. button again.
≥The default setting is on.
≥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
Quick start
[SETUP] # [QUICK START] # [ON]
A
A
Image stabilizer function
O.I.S.
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Recording 
(Advanced)
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Recording functions of 
operation icons
[HDD] [SD]
Set the recording functions by selecting the operation icons to add different effects to the recorded 
images.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or  .
1Press the joystick, and icons will be displayed on the screen.
≥The indication changes each time the joystick is moved down.
≥The indication disappears when the center of the joystick is pressed again.
2Select an icon with the joystick.
To cancel the function
Select the icon again.
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Video recording mode
≥The shaded operation icons are not displayed while recording.
≥If you turn off the power or operate the mode dial, the backlight compensation and the MagicPix 
functions are canceled.
≥If you turn off the power, the fade function is canceled.
Picture recording mode
≥If you turn off the power or operate the mode dial, the backlight compensation function is canceled.
≥If you turn off the power, the self-timer function is canceled.
Operation icons
Backlight compensation/Fade/Help mode/MagicPix/Soft skin mode/Self-timer
Backlight 
compensationFadeHelp mode
MagicPixSoft skin mode
Backlight 
compensationØSelf-timer Help mode
Soft skin mode
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FunctionEffect
Backlight 
compensationThis makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a 
backlit subject.
FadeWhen you start recording, the image/audio gradually 
appears. (Fade in)
When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually 
disappears. (Fade out)
≥After the image/audio completely disappears, the recording 
stops and the fade setting is canceled.
∫To select the color for fade in/out
Select the menu. (l28)
[ADVANCED] # [FADE COLOR] # [WHITE] or [BLACK]
Help modeThis explains the recording functions. (Only for icons that 
can be selected in auto mode)
Select the desired icon with the joystick to 
display an explanation on the screen.
To exit the help mode
Press the MENU button or select [EXIT].
MagicPixThis allows you to record color subjects in dark locations 
to stand out against the background.
≥Minimum required illumination: approx. 2 lx
≥Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record images free 
from vibration.
≥If it is difficult to focus, adjust the focus manually. (l50)
Soft skin modeThis makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive 
appearance.
This is more effective if you record a person closely from the 
torso up.
ØSelf-timerThis is for recording still pictures using the timer. Use this 
function to include yourself in the picture.
Press the recording start/stop button, the [Ø] 
indication blinks for about 10 seconds and then 
the still picture is recorded.
≥After recording, the self-timer is canceled.
To stop the timer midway through
Press the MENU button. (The self-timer setting is canceled.)
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Fade:
≥The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade 
in become black (or white).
Help mode:
≥When the help mode is used, functions cannot 
be set.
≥When the help mode is used, motion pictures 
and still pictures cannot be recorded.
MagicPix:
≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames were 
missed.
≥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 set in a bright place, the screen may become 
washed out for a while.
Soft skin mode:
≥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.
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Recording 
(Advanced)
2
Recording functions of 
menus
[HDD] [SD]
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or  .
Guideline function:
≥The guidelines do not appear on the images 
actually recorded.
≥The guidelines are not displayed while rotating 
the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself.
Wind noise reduction function:
≥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.)Auto slow shutter mode:
≥When the auto slow shutter mode is selected, 
the slowest shutter speed changes from 1/60 
to 1/30.
≥When the shutter speed becomes 1/30, the 
screen display may be seen as if frames are 
missed and afterimages may appear.
≥If the scene is low in brightness or contrast, the 
subject may not be focused on.
Menus
Guideline/Aspect ratio/Wind noise reduction/Auto slow shutter
FunctionEffect/Setting method
Guideline functionYou can check if the image is level while recording by using the 
guidelines displayed on the screen.
Select the menu. (l28)
[BASIC] # [GUIDE LINES] # [ON]
≥To cancel the function, select [OFF].
Aspect ratio
(Only when the mode 
dial is set to .)This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs 
(16:9) and regular TVs (4:3).Select the menu. (l28)
[BASIC] # [ASPECT] # [16:9] or [4:3]
≥The default setting is [16:9].
Wind noise 
reduction function
(Only when the mode 
dial is set to .)This reduces the winding noise picked up by the microphone.
Select the menu. (l28)
[ADVANCED] # [WIND CUT] # [ON]
≥The default setting is [ON].
≥To cancel the function, select [OFF].
Auto slow shutter 
modeYou can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the 
shutter speed.
Select the menu. (l28)
[ADVANCED] # [AUTO SLW SHTR] # [ON]
≥The default setting is [ON].
≥To cancel the function, select [OFF].
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Recording 
(Advanced)
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Manual recording functions
[HDD] [SD]
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or  .
Press the MANUAL AF/MF button.
MANUAL
AF/MF
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2Each time you press the MANUAL AF/MF button:
1Manual mode
The icon shown in the illustration appears.
White balance
Aperture adjustment
Shutter speed
2Manual focus mode
The manual focus indication [MF] and the icon shown in 
the illustration appear.
Manual focus adjustment
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When you record images in different situations, 
this mode automatically sets optimum shutter 
speeds and apertures.
1Select the manual mode. (l48)
2Select the menu. (l28)
To cancel the scene mode function
Set [SCENE MODE] to [OFF].
≥You can also cancel the scene mode function 
by pressing the AUTO button.
Sports mode
≥For slow-motion playback or playback pause of 
recorded pictures, this mode helps diminish 
camera shake.
≥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 bright 
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 
subject may become washed out and the 
periphery extremely darkened.
Surf & snow mode
≥If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded 
image may become washed out.
Scene mode
[BASIC] # [SCENE MODE] # desired 
setting
IconMode/Recording conditions
5Sports
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
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If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, 
then use manual focus.
1Select the manual focus mode. 
(l48)
2Bring the subject into focus with 
the joystick.
To restore to the automatic adjustment
Press the MANUAL AF/MF button again.
≥You can also restore the auto focusing by 
pressing the AUTO button.
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.
1Select the manual mode. (l48)
2Select [ ] with the joystick.
3Select the white balance mode 
with the joystick.
To restore to the automatic adjustment
Set the white balance mode to [ ].
≥You can also restore the automatic adjustment 
by pressing the AUTO button.
Manual focus adjustment
White balance
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IconMode/Recording conditions
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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