Panasonic Sdr H79 Operating Instructions Manual

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Helpful hints
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Troubleshooting
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This unit cannot be 
turned on.
This unit does not stay 
on long enough.
Battery runs down 
quickly. ≥
Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. ( l16)
≥ The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach 
the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. If the unit 
still cannot be used, the battery is faulty.
≥ Make sure the LCD monitor is opened.
≥ The battery is affected by ambient temperature. In cold 
places, the battery...

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A clicking sound is heard 
when the power is turned 
off. ≥
This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a 
malfunction.
The screen has changed 
suddenly.
(Demo mode is on) ≥
If you set [DEMO MODE] to [ON] without inserting an SD 
card in video recording mode or picture recording mode, 
the unit is automatically set to the demonstration mode for 
introducing its functions. Normally this should be set to 
[OFF]. ( l28)
A function indication 
such as the remaining 
time...

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Recording stops 
suddenly during motion 
picture recording on an 
SD card. ≥
Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture 
recording. ( l22)
≥ When using an SD card on which data has been written 
many times and the data writ ing speed has reduced, the 
recording may suddenly stop during motion picture 
recording. Back up the data on the SD card to a PC, etc. 
and then format the SD card. ( l71)
Auto focus function does 
not work. ≥
Press MANUAL AF/MF button to erase...

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Even if HDD or an SD 
card is formatted, it 
cannot be used.≥
Either this unit or the SD card may be damaged. Please 
contact consumer support ( l119).
≥ Use an SD card from 8 MB to 32 GB with this unit. ( l20)
The indication 
disappears.
The screen is frozen.
No operation can be 
performed. ≥
No operation can be performed on this unit when it is 
connected to a PC.
≥ Turn off the power to this unit. If the power cannot be turned 
off, remove the battery or AC adaptor and then reconnect it....

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With other products
With a PC
ProblemCheck points
The sound does not play 
back properly when a 
DVD disc that has been 
copied using the DVD 
burner is played back. ≥
When the scenes recorded on an SD card by setting 
[AUDIO REC] to [MPEG] are copied to a DVD disc using 
the DVD burner and then played back with any other 
devices, sound may not  play back properly.
In this case, record scenes by setting [AUDIO REC] to 
[DOLBY] and then copy to the disc. Or use the software 
supplied with...

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Cautions for use
≥The unit and SD card become warm after long 
operation, but this is not a malfunction.
Keep the SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera as 
far away as possible from electromagnetic 
equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, 
video games etc.).
≥ If you use the SD Card/Hard Disk Video 
Camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures 
and sound on the SD Card/Hard Disk Video 
Camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic 
wave radiation.
≥ Do not use the SD Card/Hard Disk Video 
Camera...

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When you are not going to use the unit for an 
extended time
≥When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet, 
it is recommended that you place a desiccant 
(silica gel) in with it.
When disposing of or giving away this unit, 
note that:
≥ Formatting and deletion simply change the file 
management information and cannot be used 
to completely erase the data in HDD of this 
unit. The data can be recovered using 
commercially available software or the like.
≥ We recommend that you physically...

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≥If the temperature of the battery is extremely 
high or extremely low, charging may take time 
or the battery may not be charged.
≥ If the CHARGE lamp keeps flashing, make 
sure that the terminals of the battery or the AC 
adaptor are not exposed to dirt, foreign objects 
or dust, then reconnect them properly.
≥ If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, radio 
reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC 
adaptor 1 m (3.3 feet) or more away from the 
radio.
≥ When using the AC adaptor, it may...

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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, 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 balance adjustment does...

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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, 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...