Panasonic Sdr H79 Operating Instructions Manual

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Specifications
SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera
Information for your safetyPower source:
Power consumption: DC 9.3 V/7.2 V
Recording
3.8 W
Signal system
EIA Standard: 525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color signal
Recording formatSD card: Based on the SD-Video standard
HDD: Independent standard
Image sensor1/8z CCD image sensor
Total: 800 K
Effective pixels:
Moving picture: 290 K (4:3), 380 K (16:9)
Still picture: 290 K (4:3), 380 K (16:9)
LensAuto Iris, F1.9 to F5.7
Focal length: 1.5 mm to 105 mm
Macro (Full range AF)
Filter diameter37 mm
Zoom70k optical zoom, 100 k/1000k digital zoom
Monitor 2.7z wide LCD monitor (approx. 123 K pixels)
MicrophoneStereo (with a zoom function)
Speaker1 round speaker ‰ 15 mm
Standard illumination 1,400 lx
Minimum required 
illuminationApprox. 6 lx (1/30 in Low light mode)
Approx. 2 lx with the MagicPix function
Video output level
1.0 Vp-p, 75™
Audio output level (Line) 316 mV, 600™
USB Card reader function (No copyright protection support)
HDD reader function
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) compliant
USB terminal Type Mini AB
PictBridge-compliant
USB host function (for DVD burner)
Dimensions
(excluding the projecting 
parts)53 mm (W)
k67 mm (H) k107 mm (D)
[2.09 z (W) k2.64z (H) k4.21 z (D)]
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Motion pictures
*1 Cannot be guaranteed in operation.
*2 The 60 GB hard drive utilizes a portion of the storage space for formatting, file management and 
other purposes. 60 GB is 60,000,000,000 bytes. Usable capacity will be less.
Mass (Weight) Approx. 300g (Approx. 0.66 lbs.)
[without battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)]
Mass (Weight) in 
operation Approx. 351
g (Approx. 0.77 lbs.)
[with battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)]
Operating temperature 0°Cto40°C (32°Fto104°F)
Operating humidity10% to 80%
Operating altitudeLess than 3000 m (9800 feet) above sea level
Recording mediaSD Memory Card (removable type):
32 MB*1/64 MB*1/128 MB*1/256 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB (FAT12 and 
FAT16 format corresponding)
SDHC Memory Card (removable type):
4 GB/6 GB/8 GB/12 GB/16 GB/32 GB (FAT32 format corresponding)
HDD (fixed type):
60 GB
*2
Compression MPEG-2
Recording mode and 
transfer rateXP: 10 Mbps (VBR)
SP: 5 Mbps (VBR)
LP: 2.5 Mbps (VBR)
Recordable time
Refer to page 36.
Audio compressionSD card: Dolby Digital/MPEG-1 Audio Layer 2
HDD: Dolby Digital
16 bit (48 kHz/2 ch)
Maximum number of 
recordable folders and 
scenesSD card: 99 folders
k99 scenes (9801 scenes)
HDD: 999 folders k99 scenes (98901 scenes)
(When the date changes, a new folder is created and scenes are 
recorded in this new folder even if the number of scenes in the old 
folder has not reached 99.)
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Still pictures
* The 60 GB hard drive utilizes a portion of the storage space for formatting, file management and 
other purposes. 60 GB is 60,000,000,000  bytes. Usable capacity will be less.
AC adaptor
Information for your safety
Specifications may change without prior notice.
Recording media SD Memory Card (removable type):
8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/128 MB/256 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB 
(FAT12 and FAT16 format corresponding)
SDHC Memory Card (removable type):
4 GB/6 GB/8 GB/12 GB/16 GB/32 GB (FAT32 format corresponding)
HDD (fixed type):
60 GB
*
CompressionJPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 
standard), DPOF corresponding
Picture size640k480 (4:3), 640k360 (16:9)
Number of recordable 
pictures Refer to page 114.
Power source:
Power consumption:
DC output: AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
19 W
DC 9.3 V, 1.2 A (Unit operation)
DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery charging)
Dimensions
92 mm (W)k33 mm (H) k61 mm (D)
[3.6 z (W) k1.3z (H) k2.4 z (D)]
Mass (Weight) Approx. 115g (Approx. 0.25 lbs.)
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* This unit can record only up to 99,999 still pictures in the HDD or in these SD cards.
≥The number of recordable pictures depends on the subject being recorded.
≥ The memory capacity indicated on the label of an SD card is the total of the capacity for copyright 
protection and management and the capacity wh ich can be used on the unit, a PC etc.
≥ The numbers shown in the table are approximations.
≥ If you record motion pictures on the HDD or an SD  card, the number of recordable still pictures will 
become smaller.
Number of recordable pictures
Picture size (640k480) (640 k360)
[HDD]60 GB 99999*99999*
[SD]8MB 37 37
16 MB 92 92
32 MB200200
64 MB 430430
128 MB 820 820
256 MB17101710
512 MB 33903390
1GB 6790 6790
2GB13820 13820
4GB27150 27150
6GB41280 41280
8GB55260 55260
12 GB 83350 83350
16 GB99999*99999*
32 GB99999*99999*
0.3M0.2
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Optional accessories
*1 Please refer to page 18 about the battery charging time and available recording time.
*2 The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary.
*3 The shoe adaptor VW-SK12 (optional) is necessary.
NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local dealer.
Accessory No.FigureDescription
VW-AD21PP-K AC adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cables
VW-VBG070*
1Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack
VW-VBG130*
1Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack
VW-VBG260*
1Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack
VW-VBG6*
1*2Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack
VW-VH04 Battery Pack Holder Kit
VW-W3707H Wide conversion lens
VW-LDC103PP
*3Video DC Light
VZ-LL10 Light bulb for video DC light
VW-SK12 Shoe adaptor
RP-SDR01GU1A
RP-SDR512U1A
RP-SDR256U1A Class 2 1 GB SD Memory Card
Class 2 512 MB SD Memory Card
Class 2 256 MB SD Memory Card
RP-SDM12GU1K
RP-SDM06GU1K
RP-SDM04GU1K
RP-SDM02GU2A
RP-SDM02GU1A Class 4 12 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 6 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card (Package of 2 cards)
Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card
RP-SDV32GU1K
RP-SDV16GU1K
RP-SDV08GU1K
RP-SDV04GU1K
RP-SDV02GU1A Class 6 32 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 2 GB SD Memory Card
VW-BN1 DVD burner
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Accessory Order Form (For USA and Puerto Rico Customers)
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:  VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR 
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368  [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] OR 
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY  ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032
Ship To: 
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
First Last
Street Address 
City State Zip
Phone#: 
Day 
(       ) 
Night(       )
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)\
        
Please photocopy  this form when placing an order.
3. Method of payment (check one)
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)      
VISA
MasterCard
Make Check or Money Order Payable to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES
(Please do not send cash)    
2. Items Ordered  
Quantity
Accessory # Price Each 
Description
Total Price 
6.95
Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling
Total Enclosed
1. Model #   
Discover Expiration Date  Credit Card #  
Customer Signature 
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Request for Service Notice (USA and 
Puerto Rico Only)
Request for Service Notice:   
Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice, in \
the 
unlikely event this product needs service.
Please include your proof of purchase. 
 (Failure to do so will delay your repair.)
To further speed your repair, please provide 
 an explanation of what is wrong with the unit 
 and any symptom it is exhibiting.
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:  
Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 1590 Touhy Ave.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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Limited Warranty (United States and Puerto Rico)
Panasonic Video Products 
Limited Warranty 
Product
Camcorder
DVD/VCR Deck,
A/V Mixer 
TV/VCR, TV/DVD,
TV/DVD/VCR
Combination 
TV/HDR
Combination
Rechargeable
Batteries
(in exchange for
defective item)  
Tape
(in exchange for
defective item)   
Memory Cards
(in exchange for
defective item)   
LaborNinety (90) Days 
Ninety (90) Days 
Ninety (90) Days 
Ninety (90) Days 
Ninety (90) Days 
Ninety (90) Days 
Ninety (90) Days 
Not Applicable 
Not Applicable 
Not Applicable Parts
One (1) Year (except CCD Image Sensor)
CCD Image Sensor - 6 (Six) Months 
One (1) Year 
One (1) Year (except CRT)
CRT - Two (2) Years 
One (1) Year (except CRT)
CRT - Two (2) Years 
Ten (10) Days 
Five (5) Days 
Ninety (90) Days 
Contact Number 
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-888-843-9788
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Service
Carry-In or Mail-In 
Carry-In or Mail-In 
Carry-In: 21” 
CRTand Smaller
In-Home or Carry-In:
22” CRT and Larger 
In-Home or Carry-In 
Carry-In or Mail-In 
Carry-In or Mail-In 
Carry-In or Mail-In 
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for lab\
or. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. 
You must carry-in or mail-in (prepaid) your product or arrange for in-\
home service, as applicable, during the warranty period. 
If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This\
 warranty only applies to products purchased and servic ed in the 
United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the orig\
inal purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as  is”. 
A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is requi\
red for warranty service.
Carry-In, Mail-in (Prepaid) or In-Home ServiceFor Carry-In, Mail-In (prepaid) or In-HomeService (as applicable) in\
 the United States and Puerto Rico call toll free contact number listed 
above or visit Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
In-Home service, if applicable, requires clear, complete and easy access\
 to the product by the authorized servicer and does not include 
removal or re-installation of an installed product. It is possible that \
certain in-home repairs will not be completed in-home, but will require 
that the product, or parts of the product, be removed for shop diagnosis\
 and/or repair and then returned.
Limited Warranty Limits And ExclusionsThis warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or 
cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on the pi\
cture tube resulting from viewing fixed images (includi ng, 
among other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TV’s, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on wide screen TV’s,  or 
onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location). The warranty ALSO DO\
ES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or 
failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, ne glect,  
bug infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty install\
ation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer co ntrols, 
improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, \
or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaura nt, or 
other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other tha\
n a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer,  or 
damage that is attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRA\
NTY COVERAGE”.  
THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESU\
LTING FROM 
THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANYBREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. 
(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someo\
ne remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable,  or travel 
to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or  other memory\
 or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusiv e, but are 
for illustration only.)
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTAB\
ILITY, ARE 
LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or co\
nsequential damages, or limitations on how long an impl ied 
warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gi\
ves you specific legal rights and you may also have oth er rights 
which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops \
during or after the warranty period, you may contact yo ur dealer 
or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, t\
hen write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the 
addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN IN-HOME SERVICE CALL, WHERE APP\
LICABLE) WHICH 
ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.     
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, 
DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Limited Warranty CoverageIf your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials \
or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 
(referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the per\
iod indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original 
purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair \
your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it wit h a new or a 
refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by t\
he warrantor.   
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Customer Services Directory 
(United States and Puerto Rico)
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest\
 Dealer 
or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Serv\
ice and  
Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.panasonic.com/help
or, contact us via the web at:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST
Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855
As of October 2008
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panason\
ic Products 
by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.pstc.panasonic.com
or, send your request by E-mail to:
[email protected]
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) 
(Monday – Friday 9 am to 9 pm, EST.) 
Panasonic Service and Technology Company
20421 84th Avenue South, 
Kent, WA 98032 
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Perso\
nal Checks)  
Product Repairs (United States and Puerto Rico)
MAIL TO:
Centralized Factory Service Center
1590 Touhy Ave.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center
Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elk Grove Village Centralized 
Factory Service Center.
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Index
∫A
AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 19, 108
Aperture  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Aspect ratio   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Audio rec  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Auto focus   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Auto slow shutter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Automatic white balance   . . . . . . . . . . . . 52, 109
∫B
Backlight compensation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Battery  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 18, 107
Battery capacity indication  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Beep sound  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
∫C
Charging time   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Copy   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
∫D
Date and time display   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Delete   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Demo mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Digital zoom  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
DPOF setting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Dubbing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
DVD burner   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
∫E
Economy   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
∫F
Face detection  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Fade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Format  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Frame-by-frame playback   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
∫G
Gain  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Guideline  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
∫H
HDD  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Help mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
∫ I
Initial set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Intelligent auto (iA) mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Iris   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
∫L
Language  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 31, 108
Locking motion pictures  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Locking still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
∫M
MagicPix function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Manual focus  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 51 Menu   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
Motion picture playback  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  54
Motion picture recording  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
∫
N
Number of recordable pictures  . . . . . . . . . .  114
∫O
Operation icons   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  42
Optical image stabilizer   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  41
∫P
PictBridge  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  82
Playing back motion pictures by date  . . . . . .  56
Playlist   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  64
Power LCD  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31
PRE-REC  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45
∫Q
Quick start   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  40
∫R
Recording mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
Recording time elapsed  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
Recovery   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  99
Remaining number of still pictures  . . . . . . . .  37
Remaining time   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
Resume playback  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  55
∫S
Scene mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  51
SD card   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20, 24
Self-recording  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  40
Self-timer recording   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  46
Shutter effect   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38
Shutter speed  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  53
Skip playback  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  54
Slide show   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  58
Slow-motion playback   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  55
Soft skin mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45
Still picture compatibility  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  58
Still picture playback  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  57
Still picture recording   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  37
∫T
TV aspect  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  73
∫V
Volume adjustment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  55
∫W
Web mode   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  52, 109
Wind noise reduction function   . . . . . . . . . . .  48
World time setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
∫Z
Zoom   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39
Zoom microphone   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  40
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