Panasonic Sdr H79 Operating Instructions Manual

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Quick Guide
∫Charging the battery
1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor 
and the AC outlet.
2 Insert the battery into the AC adaptor by  aligning the arrows.
∫Inserting the battery
Push the battery against the battery holder 
and slide it until it clicks.
∫How to turn on the power
While pressing the lock release button  A, set 
the mode dial to , ,  or .
≥ Align with the status indicator  B.
≥ To turn off the power, set the mode dial to OFF.
∫ Inserting an SD card
1 Open the LCD monitor.
2 Open the SD card slot cover then insert 
the SD card into the card slot.
3 Securely close the SD card slot cover.
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∫Recording motion pictures
≥Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1 Press the MENU button, then select  [MEDIA SELECT]  # [HDD] or [SD CARD] 
to select the recording destination and 
press the joystick.
2 Press the recording start/stop button to  start recording.
3 Press the recording start/stop button  again to pause recording.
∫Recording still pictures
≥Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1 Press the MENU button, then select  [MEDIA SELECT]  # [HDD] or [SD CARD] 
to select the recording destination and 
press the joystick.
2 Press the recording start/stop button.
∫ Playback
≥Rotate the mode dial to select   or  .
1 Press the MENU button, then select  [MEDIA SELECT]  # [HDD] or [SD CARD] 
to select the desired medium and press 
the joystick.
2 Select the scene/file to be played back,  then press the joystick.
3 Select the playback operation with the  joystick.
 Motion picture playback
1/ ;: Playback/Pause
: : Skip playback (backward)
9 : Skip playback (forward)
∫: Stops the playback and shows the 
thumbnails.
 Still picture playback
1/ ;: Slide show start/pause.
2; : Plays back the previous picture.
;1 : Plays back the next picture.
∫: Stops the playback and shows the 
thumbnails.
MENU
ENTER
MENU
ENTER
MENU
ENTER
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Preparation
Before using
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Parts identification and 
handling
1 LCD monitor open
2 Joystick
3 LCD monitor
4 Web mode button [WEB MODE] (l35)
5 When recording: Zoom lever [W/T] ( l39)
When playing back: Volume lever 
[s VOL r] (l 55)
6 Intelligent auto button [iA] ( l32)
7 Menu button [MENU] ( l26)
8 Speaker
9 Delete button [ ] ( l59)
10 Manual button [MANUAL AF/MF] ( l50)
11 Optical image stabilizer button  [ , O.I.S.] ( l41)
12 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] 
(l72, 81)
13 SD Card access lamp [ACCESS]  (l23)
14 SD Card slot cover [SD CARD] ( l24)
15 SD card slot ( l24)
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7 9
10 11 12 13 14
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5
4
15
Due to limitations in LCD production 
technology, there may be some tiny bright 
or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. 
However, this is not a malfunction and 
does not affect the recorded picture.
LCD monitor
Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of 
the arrow with your fingers.
≥ It can open up to 90 o.
≥It can rotate up to 180 o A towards the lens 
or 90 o B  towards the opposite direction.
≥ The brightness and color level of the LCD 
monitor can be adjusted. ( l31)
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16 Open/close switch for the lens cover
17 Lens
≥Attach the wide conversion lens (VW-W3707H; 
optional) in front of the lens.
≥ When using the wide conversion lens, if the 
magnification exceeds 20 k then the image 
quality is degraded.
≥ The tele conversion lens cannot be used.
18 Grip belt
19 Microphone (built-in, stereo)
Joystick
Use the joystick to select the recording 
functions and playback operations, and to 
operate the menu screen.
Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to 
select a setting or scene and then press 
the joystick to set it.
1 Select by moving up, down, left or right.
2 Set by pressing the center.
≥ Menu screen operations ( l26)
≥ To select the recording functions (l 42)
≥ To adjust manually ( l50)
≥ Playback operations ( l54, 57)
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Lens cover
For the lens protection, be sure to close the 
lens cover when not in use.
Slide open/close switch for the lens cover.
Grip belt
Adjust the belt length and the pad position.
1
Flip the belt.
2 Adjust the length.
3 Replace the belt.
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20 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] (l23)
21 Status indicator ( l25)
22 Mode dial ( l25)
23 Recording start/stop button ( l34, 37)
24 Battery holder ( l17)
25 DC input terminal [DC IN] ( l19)
≥ Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a 
genuine Panasonic AC adaptor 
(VW-AD21PP-K; optional).
26 USB terminal [ ] ( l75, 82, 90) 27 Tripod receptacle
28 Battery release lever [BATTERY] (
l17)
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21
26
25
Tripod receptacle
This is a hole for attaching the unit to the 
optional tripod.
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28
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Preparation
Before using
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Power supply
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is supplied battery/VW-VBG070/VW-VBG130/
VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6.
≥This unit has a function to distinguish the batteries that can be used, and the batteries 
(VW-VBG070/VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6) are compatible with this function. (The 
batteries that are not compatible to this function cannot be used.)
≥ The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary if using VW-VBG6.
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not  charged. Charge the battery before using this unit.
Important:
If the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge. Remove the DC cable 
from the AC adaptor.
1Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.
2Insert the battery on the AC adaptor by aligning the arrows.
≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot  guarantee the quality of this product.
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine 
product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are 
not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate 
safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. 
Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use 
of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend 
that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
Charging the battery
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We recommend using Panasonic batteries. ( l10, 18, 115)
Charging lamp [CHARGE] A
Lights up:
Charging (l18, Charging time)
Goes off:
Charging completed
Flashing:
≥ When the battery temperature is excessively 
high or low, the lamp flashes and the charging 
time will be longer than normal.
≥ Remove dirt, foreign objects or dust on the 
terminals of the battery or the AC adaptor.
If the lamp is still flashing, something may be 
wrong with the battery or AC adaptor.
Contact consumer support ( l119).
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Push the battery against the battery 
holder and slide it until it clicks.
≥Be sure to set the mode dial to OFF and check that the status indicator is off before removing the 
battery.
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with 
doors and windows closed.
Inserting the battery
Removing the battery
While sliding the BATTERY lever, slide the 
battery to remove it.
≥Hold the battery with your hand so that it 
does not fall.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly 
replaced. Replace only with the same or 
equivalent type recommended by the 
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries 
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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∫Charging time
≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77oF)/humidity: 60%
≥ If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 oC (77oF), the charging time will become longer.
∫ Recordable time
≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77oF)/humidity: 60%
* The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary.
≥ These times are approximations.
≥ The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping recording, 
turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever, etc.
≥ The recordable times will vary depending on the status of use. Be aware that the operating time of the 
battery will become shorter in low temperatures.  We recommend charging a spare battery for use 
when recording.
≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This unit will also heat up while being used. This is not a 
malfunction.
Charging time and recordable time
Battery model numberVoltage/Capacity (Minimum)Charging time
Supplied battery/VW-VBG070 
(optional) 7.2 V/725 mAh
1 h 35 min
VW-VBG130 (optional) 7.2 V/1250 mAh2 h 35 min
VW-VBG260 (optional) 7.2 V/2500 mAh4 h 40 min
VW-VBG6* (optional) 7.2 V/5400 mAh9 h 25 min
Battery model 
numberVoltage/
Capacity 
(Minimum)Recording 
destinationRecording  mode
Maximum 
continuously  recordable  timeActual 
recordable 
time
Supplied battery/VW-VBG070 (optional) 7.2 V/
725 mAh [HDD]
XP 1h50min 55min
SP/LP 1h55min 1h
[SD] XP/SP/LP 2h 1h5min
VW-VBG130 
(optional) 7.2 V/
1250 mAh [HDD]
XP 2h55min 1h30min
SP/LP 3 h1 h 35 min
[SD] XP/SP/LP 3 h 10 min 1 h 45 min
VW-VBG260 
(optional) 7.2 V/
2500 mAh [HDD]
XP 5h20min 2h50min
SP/LP 5h35min 2h55min
[SD] XP/SP/LP 5 h 50 min 3 h 15 min
VW-VBG6* 
(optional) 7.2 V/
5400 mAh [HDD]
XP 13h20min 7h
SP/LP 13h50min 7h20min
[SD] XP/SP/LP 14h30min 8h5min
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Important:
While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge.
1Connect the AC cable to the AC 
adaptor and the AC outlet.
2Connect the DC cable to the AC 
adaptor.
3Connect the DC cable to this unit.
≥Do not use the AC cable with any other 
equipment as it is designed only for this unit. 
Also, do not use the AC cable from other 
equipment with this unit.
Battery capacity indication
≥The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.  ####
If there is less than 3 minutes remaining, then   will become red. If the battery discharges, 
then ( ) will flash.
≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when  using the Panasonic battery that you can use for 
this unit. It may take time to display the rema ining battery capacity. The actual time can vary 
depending on your actual use.
≥ The maximum amount of remaining battery capacity able to be indicated is 9 hours 59 minutes. If 
the actual remaining time exceeds 9 hours 59 minutes, the indication will stay green and will not 
change until the remaining time falls below 9 hours 59 minutes.
≥ When turning the mode dial to switch modes, the time indication will turn off momentarily in order to 
recalculate the remaining battery capacity time.
≥ When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by  other companies, the remaining battery capacity 
will not be shown.
Connecting to the AC outlet
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Preparation
Before using
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About HDD and SD cards
This unit can be used for recording motion pictures and still pictures to the internal HDD and an SD 
card.
*1 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.
*2 Cannot be guaranteed in operation.
Internal HDD
(Hard Disk Drive)SD Memory CardSDHC 
Memory  Card
Display on the screen
Indication in these 
instructions [HDD]
[SD]
Capacity
60 GB
*18MB/
16 MB 32 MB/
64 MB/
128 MB 256 MB/
512 MB/
1GB/2GB 4GB/
6GB/
8GB/
12 GB/
16 GB/
32 GB
Functions
Recording motion 
pictures ¥
–¥*2¥
Recording still 
pictures ¥¥
Creating playlists
¥ –
¥ : applicable –: not applicable
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