Panasonic Sdr H79 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...

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With a PC
Using software
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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 us er 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 t han...

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[DVD COPY] 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/RECORDER]. Before turning this unit off, 
disconnect the USB cable (l 91).
≥ 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, 76)
≥ The order of the motion...

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With a PC
Using a 
Macintosh
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If using a Macintosh
∫Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)
≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in t hese 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...

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Others
Indications
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Indications
∫Recording indications
Motion picture recording
Still picture recording
Remaining battery power 
(l19)
1h30m Remaining battery time ( l19)
R 0h30m Remaining time for recording
0h00m00s Elapsed recording time
NOV.15.2009
12:34 PM Date/time indication (
l29)
World time setting ( l30)
¥ /;  (Red) Recording ( l34)
;  (Green) Recording pause ( l34)
PRE-REC ( l45)
Aspect ratio 16:9 ( l48)
Auto mode ( l33)
Manual mode ( l50)
+10h00m00s
R    0h30mSP
AWB1/100OPEN
0dB...

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∫Playback indicationsScene mode ( l51)
Sports mode
Portrait mode
Low light mode
Spotlight mode
Surf & snow mode
White balance ( l52)
Auto white balance
Indoor mode (recording under 
incandescent lamp)
Outdoor mode
Manual adjustment mode
Ø Self-Timer recording ( l46)
Number of recording pixels for 
still pictures ( l114)
640 k480
640 k360
 (White) HDD can be recorded to
 (Green) Recognizing the HDD
 (White) SD Card can be recorded to
 (Green) Recognizing the SD card
R 10000 Remaining number of...

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∫Indications when other products 
are connected
∫ Confirmatory indications100-001 Motion picture folder/file 
number display
100-0001 Still picture folder/file number 
display
1 DPOF already set 
(to more than 1) ( l68)
Number of recording pixels for 
still pictures ( l114)
640 k480
640 k360
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
The DVD burner is connected
When the [BURN DISC]...

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Others
Indications
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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...

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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...

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Others
Helpful hints
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Functions that cannot be 
used simultaneously
Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s specifications. 
The table below shows examples of functions restricted by various conditions.
FunctionsConditions which
disable the functions
Digital zoom ≥In picture recording mode
Intelligent auto mode ≥When the MagicPix function is used
Fade ≥In picture recording mode
≥ When PRE-REC is used
MagicPix ≥While recording (Cannot set or cancel)
≥...