Panasonic SDRH280 Fiche technique

Operating InstructionsSD Card/Hard DiskVideo CameraModel No.SDR-H280Before use, please read these instructions completely.LSQT1363 AEBuntil 2008/3/1LS

10LSQT1363Before using∫ Sales and Support InformationCustomer Care Centre≥ For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852 ≥ For customers within the Repub

Others100LSQT1363When the USB cable is disconnected, an error message will appear on the computer.≥ To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-click t

101LSQT1363OthersCautions for use≥ The unit and card become warm after long operation, but this is not a malfunction.Keep the SD Card/Hard Disk Video

102LSQT1363Others≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet, it is recommended that you place a desiccant (silica gel) in with it.The battery us

103LSQT1363Others≥ During prolonged use, the unit’s surfaces and the SD card will heat up slightly. This is normal.When inserting or removing the SD c

104LSQT1363OthersThis is called automatic white balance adjustment.However, since the unit only stores white colour information under certain light so

105LSQT1363Othersrecorded. The focus may become blurry when recording subjects at the beach, at night views or in scenes involving fireworks or specia

Others106LSQT1363SpecificationsSD Card/Hard Disk Video CameraInformation for your safetyPower source:Power consumption:DC 7.9 V/7.2 VRecording5.7 WSig

Others107LSQT1363Motion pictures*1 Cannot be guaranteed in operation.*2 The 30 GB hard drive utilizes a portion of the storage space for formatting, f

Others108LSQT1363AC adaptorInformation for your safetySpecifications may change without prior notice.Power source:Power consumption:DC output:AC 110 V

Others109LSQT1363≥ The number of recordable pictures depends on whether [ ] and [ ] are used together and on the subject being recorded.≥ The numbers

11LSQT1363Before using* The shoe adaptor VW-SK12E (optional) is necessary.Parts identification and handling1 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)≥ Do not attach a con

110LSQT1363OthersOthersIndex∫ AAC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19, 21, 102Anti-Ground-Shooting (AGS) . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Aper

111LSQT1363Others∫ VVideo light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Volume adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

LSQT1363 AF0208BL0 ( 1000 A )BMatsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.Web site: http://panasonic.netPursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, articl

12LSQT1363Before using24 Card slot (l 22)25 Tripod receptacle (l 13)26 Battery release lever [BATTERY] (l 19)27 LCD monitor (l 13)28 Card slot open le

13LSQT1363Before usingThis is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional tripod. (Please carefully read the operating instructions for how to attac

14LSQT1363Before using* means that these buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the unit.∫ Install a button-type battery

Before using15LSQT1363HDD and SD cardThis unit can be used for recording motion pictures and still pictures to the internal HDD and an SD card.*1 The

Before using16LSQT1363≥ Use this unit to format SD cards. If an SD card is formatted on other products (such as a computer), the time spent for record

Before using17LSQT1363This unit has an internal HDD. The HDD is a precision instrument so take care when handling it.∫ Do not cause any vibrations or

Before using18LSQT1363∫ Card access lamp≥ When this unit accesses the SD card (reading, recording, playback, erasing, etc.), the access lamp lights up

19LSQT1363SetupSetupPower supplyWhen this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this unit.≥ If the DC cable i

2LSQT1363Dear Customer,We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Movie Camera. Please read these Operating Ins

20LSQT1363Setup≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.≥ Do not leave a battery pack in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time wi

21LSQT1363SetupThe unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor i

22LSQT1363Setup∫ To turn on the powerOpen the LCD monitor.The status indicator lights and the power turns on.∫ To turn off the powerClose the LCD moni

23LSQT1363Setup4 Securely close the card slot cover.Selecting a modeThe mode dial is used to switch between recording and playback modes.Rotate the mo

24LSQT1363Setup2 Move the joystick up, left or right to select an item.¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .1 Move the joystick up, down, left or rig

Setup25LSQT1363About auto mode and manual mode (l 33) Video recording mode≥ The shaded operation icons are not displayed while recording. Video playb

Setup26LSQT1363 Picture recording mode Picture playback modeIcon Direction Function Page(1/2)3 Backlight compensation 43Ø2 Self timer 461 Help mode 27

27LSQT1363Setup∫ Help modeThe help mode explains the operation icons that are displayed when the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AUTO in video/pict

28LSQT1363Setup≥ Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is displayed.2 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the desired top menu.3 Move

29LSQT1363Setup2 Select a menu item.≥ Use the direction buttons (3,4,2,1) and ENTER button in place of the joystick on the main unit.3 Press the MENU

3LSQT1363Information for Your SafetyUse only the recommended accessories.≥ Do not use any other AV/S cables and USB cables except the supplied one.≥ W

30LSQT1363Setup≥ The date and time function are driven by a built-in lithium battery.≥ Make sure to check the time before recording.≥ If the time disp

31LSQT1363SetupPress the POWER LCD PLUS button.Each time you press the button:1 Original brightness2 Bright3 Brighter4 Darker 5 Dark≥ This will not af

Recording32LSQT1363RecordingBefore recording1 Hold the camera with both hands.2 Put your hand through the grip belt.3 Do not cover the microphones or

Recording33LSQT1363∫ About auto modeSet the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO, and colour balance (white balance) and focusing will be adjusted automat

Recording34LSQT1363Recording motion pictures[HDD] [SD]This unit can be used for recording motion pictures to the internal HDD and an SD card. (l 15) B

Recording35LSQT1363To end the recordingPress the recording start/stop button again to pause recording.≥ [¥] and [;] are red during recording. Do not m

Recording36LSQT1363Changing the recording mode of the motion picture.Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [REC MODE] # desired item and press

Recording37LSQT1363Recording still pictures[HDD] [SD]This unit can be used for recording still pictures to the internal HDD and an SD card. (l 15) Bef

Recording38LSQT13636 Press the Photoshot button [ ] fully to take the picture.≥ For information about the number of recordable still pictures (l 109)≥

Recording39LSQT1363A Size of still picturesB Selected recording destinationC Remaining number of still pictures(Flashes in red when [R 0] appears.) D

4LSQT1363Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households)This symbol on the products and/or accom

Recording40LSQT1363∫ [PICTURE SIZE]Changing the recording size.Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired item and press th

41LSQT1363RecordingVarious recording functions[HDD] [SD]You can zoom in up to 10k optically.¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .Move the zoom lever.

42LSQT1363Recording[HDD] [SD]The zoom microphone is linked to the zooming operation so that far-away sounds with a tele-shot and close-up sounds with

43LSQT1363Recording≥ Picture recording mode≥ The subject should be within 1.3 m of the unit.≥ Using the video light reduces battery time.≥ Set the vid

44LSQT1363Recording3 Press the recording start/stop button.Start recording. (Fade in)When you start recording, the image/audio gradually appears.Pause

45LSQT1363Recording[HDD] [SD]By focusing only on the subject and blurring the background, the image can be impressive.The unit can focus on the subjec

46LSQT1363Recording≥ If you turn off the power or operate the mode dial, the colour night view function is cancelled.≥ If set in a bright place, the s

47LSQT1363Recording[HDD] [SD]This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs (16:9) and regular TVs (4:3).∫ Recording images with a 1

48LSQT1363RecordingPress the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [WIND CUT] # [ON] and press the joystick.To cancel the wind noise reduction functio

49LSQT1363Recording≥ During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth.≥ Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium

5LSQT1363∫ Indemnity concerning recording contentThe manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect

50LSQT1363Recording1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL.The icon shown in the illustration is displayed automatically.2 Move the joystick up t

51LSQT1363Recordingwill temporarily be black. (The black balance cannot be adjusted manually.)1 Black balance adjustment in progress. (Flashes.)2 Whit

52LSQT1363RecordingB Iris/Gain value:CLOSE # (F16 to F2.0) # OPEN # (0dB to 18dB)≥ Value closer to [CLOSE] darken the image. ≥ Value closer to [18dB]

Playback53LSQT1363PlaybackMotion picture playback[HDD] [SD]Play back the motion pictures recorded on the internal HDD or SD card. Use the menu to sele

Playback54LSQT1363≥ When the amount of time recorded on the scene is short, playback may not be possible.≥ When a scene is displayed as [ ] on the thu

Playback55LSQT1363∫ Operating with the remote controlPress the E or D button.The motion picture is advanced one frame at a time.1 Move the joystick up

Playback56LSQT1363Scenes recorded on the same day can be played back in succession.1 Press the MENU button, then select [PLAY SETUP] # [PLAY MODE] # [

Playback57LSQT1363Still picture playback[HDD] [SD]Play back the still pictures recorded on the internal HDD or SD card. Use the menu to select the des

Playback58LSQT1363≥ The file format supported by this unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted files will be played back.) ≥ If a non-standard file is pl

59LSQT1363EditingEditingEditing scenes[HDD] [SD]The deleted scenes cannot be restored.¬Rotate the mode dial to select .¬Select [HDD] or [SD CARD] in

6LSQT1363Caution for AC mains lead ...2Information for Your Safety...3Before usingFeatures ...

60LSQT1363EditingTo cancel deleting halfwayPress the MENU button.≥ Scenes are deleted from the last scene on the thumbnail display. The scenes that ha

61LSQT1363Editing≥ If you create or delete playlists, the original scenes will not be modified. Editing scenes on a playlist will not affect the origi

62LSQT1363Editing[HDD]¬Rotate the mode dial to select .¬Select [HDD] in [MEDIA SELECT].1 Press the MENU button, then select [PLAY SETUP] # [PLAYLIST]

63LSQT1363EditingThe thumbnail view screen of the playlist that scenes were added to is displayed.To continue adding scenes to the playlistRepeat step

64LSQT1363Editing2 Select [ALL] or [SELECT] and press the joystick.≥ When [ALL] is selected, the selected playlist will be erased. Proceed to step 5.3

65LSQT1363Editing1 Press the button in the thumbnail display. 2 Select [ALL] or [SELECT] and press the joystick.≥ When [ALL] is selected, all files

66LSQT1363Editing1 Press the MENU button, then select [PHOTO SETUP] # [LOCK SET] # [YES] and press the joystick.2 Select the file to be protected, the

67LSQT1363Editing≥ The DPOF setting can be established for up to 999 files.≥ DPOF setting made on other devices may not be recognised by this unit. Pl

68LSQT1363HDD and card managementHDD and card managementHDD management[HDD]Please be aware that if the HDD is formatted, then all the data recorded on

69LSQT1363HDD and card management2 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the joystick.≥ When formatting is complete, press t

7LSQT1363With other productsWith a TV...70Playback on TV ...70With a

70LSQT1363With other productsWith other pro ductsWith a TV[HDD] [SD]The motion pictures and still pictures recorded by this unit can be played back on

71LSQT1363With other productsExample of images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3)≥ This function’s default setting is [16:9].∫ To display

72LSQT1363With other products1 Connect this unit and a video device.A AV/S cable (supplied)≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.≥ Do not use any

73LSQT1363With other products3 Select a file to be printed, then press the joystick.The number of pictures set is displayed.4 Move the joystick up or

74LSQT1363With other products≥ You may not be able to print still pictures recorded with other products.≥ When the unit is connected directly to the p

With a PC75LSQT1363With a PCBefore using with a PCWhen you have installed VideoCam Suite from the supplied CD-ROM and connected your PC to the unit, y

With a PC76LSQT1363≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications.≥ When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or

With a PC77LSQT1363≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used.≥

With a PC78LSQT1363Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in thi

79LSQT1363With a PCInstallationWhen installing the software, log on to your PC as the Administrator (or with a user name with equivalent authorization

Before using8LSQT1363Before usingFeatures∫ Extended recording!You can record the equivalent of approximately twenty-two 8 cm DVD discs on the 30 GB in

80LSQT1363With a PCproperly. If you are unsure whether or not your PC is compatible, contact the PC manufacturer.Follow the steps below to uninstall t

81LSQT1363With a PCConnection and recognitionAfter the software is installed, the unit must be connected to the PC and be correctly recognised by the

82LSQT1363With a PC∫ Example folder structureHDDSD card≥ SD-Video format motion pictures are stored in the [PRG¢¢¢] folder. (“¢¢¢” denotes base-16 (he

83LSQT1363With a PCUsing VideoCam SuiteFor Windows Vista:≥ When using VideoCam Suite, log on to your PC as Administrator (or with a login name equally

84LSQT1363With a PC[HDD]When VideoCam Suite is used, you can easily create DVD-Video discs by pressing the unit’s DVD COPY button.Among the motion pic

With a PC85LSQT1363If using a Macintosh∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned

86LSQT1363OthersOthersMenusMotion picture recording menus∫ [BASIC][SCENE MODE] (l 48)[GUIDE LINES] (l 46)[REC MODE] (l 36)[REC ASPECT] (l 47)[CLOCK SE

87LSQT1363Others[RESUME PLAY] (l 56)[LOCK SET] (l 60)[PLAYLIST]*1 (l 61, 62)∫ [MEDIA SELECT][HDD] (l 53)[SD CARD] (l 53)∫ [SETUP][DISPLAY] (l 87)[DATE

88LSQT1363Others≥ In the following cases, the unit may not turn off even when you set this to [5 MINUTES].jWhen using the AC adaptorjWhen connecting t

89LSQT1363OthersIndications∫ Media indications∫ Recording indicationsIndicationsHDD is selectedSD card is selectedMotion picture recordingStill pictur

Before using9LSQT1363∫ Editing scenes! (l 59, 60)You can create an original video (playlist) by collecting together your favourite scenes recorded on

90LSQT1363Others∫ Playback indications∫ Confirmatory indicationsMotion picture playbackStill picture playback 1 Playback; Pause5, /6, Fast forward/rew

Others91LSQT1363MessagesNO DATA. There are no images recorded on the media.CAN NOT RECORD. HDD IS FULL.The HDD is full or the number of scenes has rea

Others92LSQT1363It is possible that the system cannot complete writing of a file normally when, for example, power is turned off for some reason durin

Others93LSQT1363Functions that cannot be used simultaneouslySome functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s specifica

Others94LSQT1363Frequently asked questionsWhat kind of cards can be used on this unit?SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards can be used. (l 15)Can mot

Others95LSQT1363Is playback and editing possible on a PC?Use VideoCam Suite.Can I use the DVD COPY function to copy motion pictures recorded on SD car

Others96LSQT1363TroubleshootingProblem Check pointsThis unit cannot be turned on.≥ Is the battery fully charged?# Charge the battery using the AC adap

Others97LSQT1363The remote control does not function.≥ Has the button-type battery of the remote control run out? # Replace it with a new button-type

Others98LSQT1363Recorded still pictures are not clear.≥ Are you trying to record small or finely detailed objects with [PICT. QUALITY] set at [ ]?# If

Others99LSQT1363With a computerThe indication disappears.The screen is frozen.No operation can be performed.≥ Is this unit connected to a computer?# N