Panasonic Sdr H79 Operating Instructions Manual

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≥Please confirm the latest information on the following website. (This website is in English only.)
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam
≥ This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on SD 
Memory Card Specifications and SDHC Memory Cards formatted in FAT32 system.
≥ If you wish to use Memory Cards that are 4 GB or more, only SDHC Memory Cards can be used.
≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo are not based on SD Memory Card...

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We recommend using SD cards conforming to Class 2 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating or the 
following SD cards made by Panasonic for motion picture recording. (If another kind of SD card is used, 
the recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording.)
≥Operation in motion picture recording is not guaranteed with the following SD cards.
jSD cards from 32 MB to 128 MB
j SD cards from 256 MB to 32 GB other than the ones mentioned above
≥ Do not touch the terminals on the back of...

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This unit has an internal HDD. The HDD is a 
precision instrument, so take care when handling it.
∫Do not cause any vibrations or 
impacts to this unit
Impact may cause the HDD to malfunction.
≥The HDD may no longer be recognized by this unit.≥Recording may no longer be possible on the HDD.
≥Playback of contents stored on HDD may no 
longer be possible.
During recording or playback:
≥
Do not cause vibrations or any impact to the HDD.
∫ Do not drop this unit
The HDD may be damaged if this unit...

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Preparation
Before using
4
Inserting/removing an SD 
card
Caution:
If the SD card is inserted or removed while the power is on, this unit may malfunction or the data 
recorded on the SD card may be lost.
1Rotate the mode dial to OFF.
≥Check that the status indicator has gone off.
2Open the LCD monitor and then open the SD card slot cover.
3Insert/remove the SD card.
≥Press the SD card straight in as far as it will go.
≥ Press the center of the SD card and then pull it straight out.
4Securely...

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Preparation
Setup
1
Turning the unit on/off
Selecting a mode
Rotate the mode dial to switch to recording, playback or power OFF.
While pressing the lock release 
button, set the mode dial to  ,  ,  or   to turn on the power.
The status indicator lights and the power turns 
on.
≥When the unit is turned on for the first time, a 
message asking you to set the date and time 
will appear. Select [YES] and set the date and 
time. ( l29)
To turn off the power
Set the mode dial to OFF.
≥The status...

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Preparation
Setup
2
Using the menu screen
1Press the MENU button.
The menu displayed differs depending on the 
position of the mode dial.
2Select the desired top menu, then 
move the joystick right or press 
the joystick.
3Select the submenu item, then 
move the joystick right or press 
the joystick.
4Select the desired setting, then 
press the joystick to enter the 
selection.
To get back to the previous screen
Move the joystick left.
To exit the menu screen
Press the MENU button.
≥Do not...

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You can select the language displayed on the 
screen.
1Press the MENU button, then 
select [LANGUAGE] and press 
the joystick.
2Select [English] and press the 
joystick.
*1 It will be displayed only in the manual mode.
*2 It is not displayed when the Intelligent auto mode is set to on.
*3 It will be displayed only when the 
[MEDIA SELECT] is set to [SD CARD].
*4 It will be displayed only when the  [MEDIA SELECT] is set to [HDD].
Part of the menu will not be used depending on 
the used...

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[LCD SET] (l31)
[EXT. DISPLAY] ( l73)
[INITIAL SET]
[DEMO MODE]
∫ [LANGUAGE] ( l27)
Still picture recording menus
∫ [BASIC]
[SCENE MODE]*1 ( l 51)
[PICTURE SIZE] ( l38)
[CLOCK SET] ( l29)
[SET WORLD TIME] ( l30)
∫ [ADVANCED]
[FACE FRAMING] ( l45)
[SHTR EFFECT] ( l38)
[AUTO SLW SHTR]
*2 ( l 48)
[GUIDE LINES]*2 ( l 48)
∫ [MEDIA SELECT]
[HDD] ( l37)
[SD CARD] ( l37) ∫
[SETUP]
Refer to the motion picture recording menus.
∫ [LANGUAGE] ( l27)
Motion picture playback menus
∫ [EDIT SCENE]
[LOCK SET] (...

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Preparation
Setup
3
Setting date and time
When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear.
Select [YES] and press the joystick. Perform steps 2 and 3 below to set the date and time.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or  .
1Select the menu. ( l26)
2Select the date or time, then 
adjust the desired value with the 
joystick.
≥The year will change as follows:
2000, 2001, ..., 2099, 2000, ...
≥ The 12-hour system is used to display the time....

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It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region and 
the travel destination.
1Select the menu. (l26)
≥If the clock is not set, adjust the clock to the 
current time. ( l29)
≥ When the [HOME] (your home region) is not 
set, such as the time for the initial settings, the 
message appears. Press the joystick to move 
to Step 3.
2(Only when setting your home region)
Select [HOME] and press the 
joystick.
3(Only when setting your home region)...