Panasonic Sdr H60 Operating Instructions Manual

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When accessing the card
≥Windows Vista:
≥Windows XP:
≥Windows 2000:
∫Example folder structure
HDD
SD card
≥SD-Video format motion pictures are stored in 
the [PRG¢¢¢] folder. (“¢¢¢” denotes 
base-16 (hexadecimal) characters from 001 to 
FFF.)
≥Up to 99 files can be recorded in the 
[PRG¢¢¢] folder.
≥JPEG format still pictures (IMGA0001.JPG 
etc.) are stored in the [100CDPFP] folder.
≥Up to 999 files can be recorded in the 
[100CDPFP] or other such folder.
≥The DPOF setting files are stored in the [MISC] 
folder (SD card only).∫Copying still pictures on PC
HDD or SD card reader function 
(mass storage)
When the unit is connected to a PC and the HDD 
or the SD card can be used as an external drive, 
still pictures on the drive can be copied to the PC 
with Windows Explorer or other programs.
1 Double click the folder that contains the 
files on the drive ([100CDPFP] etc.).
2 Drag and drop the files onto the 
destination folder (on the PC hard disk).
≥Do not delete the SD card’s folders. Doing so 
may make the SD card unusable in this unit.
≥Always use this unit to format SD cards.
1Double click the   ( ) icon in 
task tray.
Hardware disconnect dialog appears.
≥Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon 
may not be displayed.
2Select [USB Mass Storage 
Device] and click [Stop].
3Verify [MATSHITA HDD CAM-HDD 
USB Device] or [MATSHITA HDD 
CAM-SD USB Device] is selected 
and click [OK].
Click [Close], and you can safely disconnect the 
cable.
To disconnect USB cable 
safely
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Using 
software
1
Using VideoCam Suite
For Windows Vista:
≥When using VideoCam Suite, log on to your PC as Administrator (or with a login name equally 
authorized) or with the user name for a standard user account. If you log on with a user name for a 
guest user account, the software cannot be used.
For Windows XP/2000:
≥When using VideoCam Suite, log on to your PC as Administrator (or with a login name equally 
authorized). If you log on with a login name other than Administrator, the software cannot be used.
Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [Panasonic] # 
[VideoCam Suite 1.0] # [VideoCam Suite].
Refer to the operating instructions of the software (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
≥You will need Adobe Reader to read the PDF 
operating instructions. (l84)
Select [start] # 
[All Programs (Programs)] # 
[Panasonic] # [VideoCam Suite 1.0] 
# [Manual].
Reading the operating 
instructions of the software
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[HDD]
When VideoCam Suite is used, you can easily 
create DVD-Video discs by pressing the unit’s 
DVD COPY button.
Among the motion pictures recorded on the unit’s 
HDD, those scenes which have not yet been 
copied to the DVD using this function will be 
automatically identified and written onto the 
DVD.
DVD-Video discs created using this function can 
be played back on a DVD player or other 
devices.
¬Insert a DVD disc in a drive for DVD 
writing on the PC.
1Connect this unit to a PC. (l90)
2Press the DVD COPY button.
[Create DVD-Video Disc] screen appears.
≥Refer to the operating instructions of the 
software (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
≥After copying is complete, a message appears. 
If [OK] is clicked, the USB function will be set to 
[PC CONNECT]. Before turning this unit off, 
disconnect the USB cable (l91).
≥Any scenes that are copied with the 
DVD COPY function are indicated by the [ ] 
(copied icon) and can be deleted as a group 
using the deletion menu. (l60, 75)
≥The order of the motion pictures on a disc are 
set automatically when the disc is created with 
the DVD COPY function. In order to designate 
the order in which the motion pictures are 
copied to a disc, import the motion pictures 
onto the PC, and then write them to the DVD 
disc. (l92)
≥Once scenes have been copied using the 
DVD COPY function, they cannot be copied a 
second or subsequent time. Import the motion 
pictures onto the PC, and then write them to 
the DVD disc. (l92)DVD COPY function
 DVD COPYWhen deleting data on the HDD after 
making a copy, be sure to play back the 
discs to check that they have been copied 
correctly before deleting.
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Using a 
Macintosh
1
If using a Macintosh
∫Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)
≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some 
personal computers cannot be used.
≥The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
≥Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
∫Copying still pictures on PC
1Connect this unit to a PC via the 
supplied USB cable.
≥The USB function selection screen will appear.
2Select [PC CONNECT] # [HDD] 
or [SD CARD] then press the 
joystick.
3Double-click [HDD_CAMERA] or 
[NO NAME] displayed on the 
desktop.
≥Files are stored in [100CDPFP] folder etc. in 
the [DCIM] folder.
4Drag and drop the files onto 
destination folder (on the PC 
hard disk).∫To disconnect USB cable safely
Drag [HDD_CAMERA] or [NO NAME] 
disk icon to the [Trash], and then 
disconnect the USB cable.
Personal computerMacintosh
OSMac OS X v10.4
CPUPowerPC G5 (1.8 GHz or higher)
Intel Core Duo
Intel Core Solo
RAM64 MB or more
InterfaceUSB port
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Preparation
Recording
Playback
With a PC
Others
96Indications
101Helpful hints
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Indications
1
Indications
∫Media indications
∫Recording indications
HDD is selected
SD card is selected
Motion picture recording
Still picture recording
Remaining battery power 
(l20)
R 0h30mRemaining time for recording
0h00m00sElapsed recording time
NOV.15.2008
12:34 PMDate/time indication (l31)
¥/; (Red)Recording/writing to the 
medium (l35)
; (Green)Recording pause (l35)
PRE-REC (l46)
Aspect ratio 16:9 (l47)
Auto mode (l34)
Manual mode (l48)
MFManual focus (l50)
2tZoom magnification indication 
(l40)
ªBacklight compensation mode 
(l45)
Image stabilizer (l42)
+1;0h00m00s
R    0h30mSP
NOV.15.2008     12:34 PM
AWB1/100OPEN
0dB
MNLPRE-REC
AWB1/100OPEN
0dB
MNL
NOV.15.2008     12:34 PM
R  100000.2+1
PRE-REC
WIDE
AUTO
MNL
1/100Shutter speed (l52)
OPEN, F4.0F number (l52)
0dBGain value (l52)
Soft skin mode (l45)
, Fade (White), Fade (Black) 
(l45)
MagicPix function (l45)
Zoom microphone (l41)
Wind noise reduction (l47)
,,
,Power LCD plus function 
(l32)
, , Motion picture recording mode 
(l37)
5Scene mode (l49)
Sports mode
Portrait mode
Low light mode
Spotlight mode
Surf & snow mode
White balance (l50)
Auto white balance
Indoor mode (recording under 
incandescent lamp)
Outdoor mode
Manual adjustment mode
ØSelf-Timer recording (l46)
Number of recording pixels for 
still pictures (l39)
640k480
640k360
Recording/accessing the HDD
 (White)
 (Green)SD Card can be recorded to
Recognizing the SD card
Recording/accessing the SD 
card
, Still picture quality (l39)
R 10000Remaining number of still 
pictures
ZOOM
+1+2
-1-2
XPSPLP
AWB
0.3M
0.2
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∫Playback indications
Motion picture playback
Still picture playback 
1Playback (l54)
;Pause (l54)
5, /
6, Fast forward/rewind (l55)
7/8Last/first scene paused
9/:Skip playback (l54)
D/ESlow-motion playback (l55)
;1/2;Frame-by-frame playback 
(l55)
0h00m00sMotion picture playback time
01Play mode (l56)
All scenes on the media 
displayed
Scenes recorded on the 
selected date displayed
Scenes in the selected playlist 
displayed
, , Motion picture recording mode 
(l37)
No.10Scene number
Volume adjustment (l55)
RResume playback (l55)
Locked motion pictures and 
still pictures (l61, 67)
Copied motion pictures (l75)
100-0001Still picture folder/file number 
display
XPSPLP
1DPOF already set 
(to more than 1) (l68)
Number of recording pixels for 
still pictures (l39)
640k480
640k360
The picture size is not displayed for still 
pictures recorded with other products that have 
different picture sizes from the sizes shown 
above.
0.3M
0.2
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∫Indications when other products 
are connected
∫Confirmatory indications
The DVD burner is connected
When the [BURN DISC] menu 
is selected
When the [PLAY DISC] menu 
is selected
Disc type (l73)
DVD-RAM disc
DVD-RW disc
DVD-R disc
DVD-R DL disc
CD-RW disc
CD-R disc
When a printer compatible with 
PictBridge is connected (l81)
,Accessing the HDD or an SD 
card (l90)
– – (Time 
display)The built-in battery is low. 
(l31)
°The warning/alarm indication 
appears when LCD monitor is 
rotated towards the lens side. 
Return the direction of the LCD 
monitor to normal position and 
check the warning/alarm 
indication.
No SD card is inserted/
unusable card.
The HDD cannot be accessed 
as the drop detection function 
has detected that the unit was 
dropped.
If it detects that the unit is 
being continuously dropped, 
recording may stop.
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Indications
2
Messages
RECOMMEND DATA BACK UP PERIODICALLY.
The capacity of the HDD is limited. We recommend backing up important recorded data periodically 
to a PC, etc., to protect it. This message does not indicate that there is a problem with this unit.
HDD BACKUP RECOMMENDED.
There is a possible problem with the HDD. Immediately copy the data on the HDD to a PC, etc., and 
then have the unit repaired.
THIS CARD CANNOT RECORD IN VIDEO MODE.
An 8 MB or 16 MB SD card has been inserted in video recording mode.
CHECK CARD.
This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognized by the unit.
ERROR OCCURRED. RECORDING IS STOPPED.
≥When using an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording (l24)
When this message appears, it is recommended that you format the SD card being used. (l71) 
When an SD card is formatted, all the data recorded on it will be deleted. Back up the data on the 
SD card to a PC, etc. before formatting the SD card.
≥When using any other card
Use a Panasonic SD card or another SD card which can be used to record motion pictures. (l24)
THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED.
Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l18)
You are attempting to connect an AC adaptor not compatible with this unit. Use the supplied AC 
adaptor. (l21)
If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit (l18), eject the battery and then insert it 
again. If the message appears even after repeating this several times, this unit needs repair. Detach 
the power and contact consumer support (l122, 123). Do not attempt to repair it by yourself.
EXIT THE MENU THEN CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE.
CANCEL MAGICPIX MODE.
You are attempting to use a function that cannot be used simultaneously.
SHAKE OR DROP HAS BEEN DETECTED. FAILED OPERATION. PLEASE WAIT A WHILE.
The unit has detected that it is being dropped so the operation has stopped.
CANNOT OPERATE. TEMPERATURE IS HIGH. PLEASE TURN OFF AND WAIT A WHILE.
The internal temperature of this unit is high so it cannot be operated. Turn off the power, wait until 
the temperature falls and then turn on the power again.
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It is possible that the system cannot complete writing of a file normally when, for example, power is 
turned off for some reason during recording or editing.
If faulty management information is found when the HDD or an SD card is accessed, one of the 
following messages may appear. Be sure to follow the messages. (Repairing may take time depending 
on the error.)
≥When you repair the data, use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor. Even if the 
power is turned off without repairing the data, you can repair the data when you turn the power on 
again.
≥Depending on the condition of the data, it may not be possible to completely repair the data.
≥Do not repair an SD card that has been recorded on another device. This may cause the loss of data 
or the card.
CANNOT OPERATE DUE TO LOW TEMPERATURE.
The internal temperature of this unit is extremely low so it cannot be operated.
If “Please Wait.” appears after this message, wait a while without turning the unit off. It may take 
time until the unit can be used.
PUSH THE RESET SWITCH.
An irregularity in the unit has been detected. Remove the SD card then press the RESET button to 
restart the unit. (l107)
DISCONNECT USB CABLE.
The unit cannot correctly establish the connection to the PC or printer. Disconnect and reconnect 
the USB cable and then select the desired USB function again.
CANNOT OPERATE WHILE CONNECTED TO COMPUTER.
The unit’s power cannot be turned off when the unit is connected to the PC.
ALL CONTENTS OF THIS DISC WILL BE DELETED. DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE?
The inserted disc contains recorded data. Confirm the contents by using the device that recorded 
the data before deletion.
THIS SCENE COULD NOT BE READ SO COPYING ONTO DISC WAS ABORTED.
To copy the scene again, delete the displayed scene first.
AN ERROR OCCURRED IN THE DVD BURNER. DISCONNECT THE USB CABLE FROM THIS 
UNIT.
Remove the Mini AB USB Connection Cable from this unit, and then turn the power off and then on 
again.
About recovery
HDD ERROR DETECTED. NOW REPAIRING DATA.
CARD ERROR DETECTED. NOW REPAIRING DATA.
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