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 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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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 Administrator, the software cannot be used.
Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)]  # [Panasonic]  # 
[VideoCam Suite 2.0]  # [VideoCam Suite].
Refer to the operating instructions of the software (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
Select [start]  # 
[All Programs (Programs)]  # 
[Panasonic]  # [VideoCam Suite 2.0] 
# [Manual].
∫ When the operating instructions will not 
open
You will need Adobe Reader to read the PDF 
operating instructions.
Download and install a version of Adobe Reader 
that you can use with your OS from the following 
Web Site.
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/
readstep2_allversions.html [HDD]
When VideoCam Suite is used, you can easily 
create DVD-Video discs by using the DVD COPY 
function.
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)
2Select [DVD COPY] then press 
the joystick.
Reading the operating 
instructions of the softwareDVD COPY function
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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 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)
You can easily upload motion pictures to 
YouTube with the VideoCam Suite. You need to 
record the motion picture to upload in web mode. 
(l 35)
¬Turn on this unit, then rotate the mode 
dial to select 
.
1Select the media that has a scene 
to upload recorded with the 
menu. ( l26)
2Connect this unit to a PC. ( l90)
3Select [WEB MODE] then press 
the joystick.
[YouTube Uploader] starts and the motion 
pictures recorded in web mode are displayed.
≥Refer to the operating instructions of the 
software (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
≥ In order to upload motion pictures to YouTube, 
a user account must first be obtained via the 
YouTube site.
≥ After uploading 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 ( l91).
≥ This service is available as of 1 December, 
2008.
≥ Any operation about YouTube
™ services and 
the specification changes are not guaranteed. 
The available services and the displays are 
subject to change without notice.
≥ Any copyrighted video cannot be uploaded 
without having the copyright or obtaining 
permission from the copyright holder(s).
When 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.
Upload to YouTube
[MEDIA SELECT] 
# [HDD] or 
[SD CARD]
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With a PC
Using a 
Macintosh
1
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 screen will appear.
2Select [PC/RECORDER]  # [HDD] 
or [SD CARD] then press the 
joystick.
3Double-click [CAM_HDD] or 
[CAM_SD] 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 [CAM_HDD] or [CAM_SD] disk 
icon to the [Trash], and then 
disconnect the USB cable.
Personal computer Macintosh
OSMac OS X v10.4
Mac OS X v10.5
CPUPowerPC G5 (1.9 GHz or higher)
Intel Core Duo
Intel Core Solo
InterfaceUSB port
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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
1h30m
NOV.15.2009    12:34 PM
AWB1/100OPEN 0dB
R  100000.2+11h30m
NOV.15.2009    12:34 PM
PRE-REC
16:9
AUTO
MNL
Intelligent auto mode ( l32)
Normal mode
Portrait mode
Scenery mode
Spotlight mode
Low light mode
MF Manual focus (l 51)
2 t Zoom magnification indication 
(l 39)
ª Backlight compensation mode 
(l 44)
Image stabilizer ( l41)
1/100 Shutter speed (l53)
OPEN, F4.0 F number (l53)
0dB Gain value (l53)
Soft skin mode ( l45)
,  Fade (White), Fade (Black) 
(l 44)
MagicPix function ( l45)
Face detection ( l45)
Zoom microphone ( l40)
Wind noise reduction ( l48)
, , 
,  Power LCD function (
l31)
, ,  Motion picture recording mode 
(l 36)
Web mode ( l35)
ZOOM
A+2+1-1
XPSPLP
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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 still 
pictures
AWB
0.3M
0.2
Motion picture playback
Still picture playback
1 Playback (l54)
; Pause (l54)
5 , /
6 ,  Fast forward/rewind (
l55)
7 /8 Last/first scene paused
9 /: Skip playback (l 54)
D/ E Slow-motion playback ( l55)
;1 /2; Frame-by-frame playback 
(l 55)
0h00m00s Motion picture playback time
Play mode (l56)
All scenes on the media 
displayed
Scenes recorded on the 
selected date displayed
01 Scenes in the selected playlist 
displayed
, ,  Motion picture recording mode 
(l 36)
No.10 Scene number
Volume adjustment ( l55)
R Resume playback ( l55)
Locked motion pictures and 
still pictures ( l61, 67)
Copied motion pictures (l 76)
Scenes recorded in the web 
mode ( l35)
XPSPLP
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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] menu 
is selected
When the [PLAY DISC] menu 
is selected
Disc type ( l74)
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 ( l82)
, Accessing the HDD or an SD 
card (l90)
–– (Time 
display) The built-in battery is low. 
(
l 29)
° 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.
G
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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 ( l22)
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. (l22)
THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED.
Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. ( l16)
You are attempting to connect an AC adaptor not compatible with this unit. Use the supplied AC 
adaptor. ( l19)
If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit (l 16), remove 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 ( l119). 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.
ERROR OCCURRED. PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF, THEN TURN ON AGAIN.
An irregularity in the unit has been detected. Restart the unit by turning off and on the power.
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.
NOW REPAIRING DATA. DO NOT REMOVE CARD.
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Helpful hints
1
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)
≥ In picture recording mode
≥ When PRE-REC is used (Cannot set or cancel)
Backlight compensation ≥When the MagicPix function is used
≥ When the iris/gain is set
Soft skin mode (Set and cancel) ≥While recording
≥ When PRE-REC is used
Help mode
Face detection ≥When the MagicPix function is used
Scene mode ≥When the MagicPix function is used
Change of white balance ≥When digital zoom is used
≥ When the MagicPix function is used
Adjusting the shutter speed, iris/gain ≥When the MagicPix function is used
≥ When the scene mode is used
Guideline ≥When the face detection is used
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