Panasonic SDR-H60P/PC User manual

SD Card/Hard Disk
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CAMCORDER
Panasonic
Operating Instructions
SD Card/Hard Disk Video Camera
Model No. SDR-H60P/PC
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guia para rapida consulta
en espanol esta incluida.
PidBridge
For USA assistance, please call' 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonlc.com/contactinfo
For
Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or viSit us at www.panasonic.ca
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Things You Should Know
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most
sophisticated and reliable products on the
market today. Used properly, we're sure it will
bring you and
your family years of enjoyment.
Please take time to fill in the information on the
right.
The serial number is on the tag located on the
underside of your camera. Be sure to retain
this manual as
your convenient camera
information source.
Date
of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
Safety Precautions
CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED.
REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.
The following mark and symbols are located on bottom
of the unit.
AThe lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
A
CAUTION Awithin an equilateral triangle, is intended to
•alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may
be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute arisk of
electric shock to persons.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS AThe exclamation point within an equilateral
INSIDE. triangle is intended
to alert the user to the
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED presence of important operating and
L.-.. S_E_R_V_IC_E_P_E_R_S_O_N_N_E_L_. ---J maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,
•DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND
THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL
BE PLACED ON THE
APPARATUS.
•USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
•DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTIONI
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN ABOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN
ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS
AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
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•AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN. DO
NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY
IN THE U.S.A.
FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass Bdigital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in aresidential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, ifnot installed and used
in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no
guarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular installation. Ifthis equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on acircuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radiorrV technician for help.
FCC Caution:
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use
only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration
of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: SDR-H60P
Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic
Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1 )This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Panasonic SDR-H60P
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME
OR OFFICE USE
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
This Class Bdigital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully
before using the unit. Follow the safety
instructions on the unit and the applicable safety
instructions listed below. Keep these operating
instructions handy for future reference.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install
in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such
as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. Apolarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. Agrounding-type plug has two blades
and athird grounding prong. The wide blade
or the third prong are provided for your
safety. Ifthe provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement
of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified
by the manufacturer.
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12) Use only with the cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a
cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart!
apparatus combination to avoid injury from
tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing
is required when the
apparatus has been damaged
in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug
is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Precautions
USE &LOCATION
~
•TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your camera
and power supply should not be exposed to
rain or moisture. Do not connect the power
supply or operate your camera if it gets wet.
Your camera has been designed for outdoor
use, however it is not designed to sustain
direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow,
sand, dust, or adirect splashing from apool or
even acup of coffee. This action could
permanently damage the internal parts of your
camera. Do not attempt to disassemble this
unit. There are no user serviceable parts
inside. Unplug your camera from the power
supply before cleaning.
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•DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA AT THE SUN
OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS
•DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMERA TO
EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ... Such
as, in direct sunlight, inside aclosed car, next
to aheater, etc ... This action could
permanently damage the internal parts of your
camera.
•AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN
TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly
moved from acold place to awarm place,
moisture may form on the HOD and inside the
unit.
•DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR THE
POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT
IN USE.
•STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA ... Store and
handle your camera in amanner that will not
subject it to unnecessary movement (avoid
shaking and striking). Your camera contains a
sensitive pick-up device which could be
damaged by improper handling or storage.
CARE
•TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA ... Do not use
strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning
your camera body.
•TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch the
surface of the lens with your hand. Use a
commercial camera lens solution and lens
paper when cleaning the lens. Improper
cleaning can scratch the lens coating.
•TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR
CAMERA ... Before handling your camera,
make sure your hands and face are free from
any chemical products, such as suntan lotion,
as it may damage the finish.
•Indemnity concerning recording content
The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of
this unit, its accessories or recordable media.
IMPORTANT
•Carefully observe copyright laws
Whatever
you have recorded and created can be used for your personal entertainment only.
Under copyright laws, other materials cannot be used without obtaining permission from the
holders
of the copyrights.
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Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
•Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
•Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
•Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter
on the terminals.
•Do not touch the plug terminals
(+ and -) with metal objects.
•Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it offthoroughly with
water.
Ifany electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly
with water, and then consult adoctor.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60°C (140 OF) or incinerate.
AC adaptor
This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 Vand 240 V.
But
•
In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a120 VAC power supply only.
•When connecting to
an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use aplug adaptor to suit the
AC outlet configuration.
•When connecting to asupply
of greater than AC 125 V, ensure the cord you use is suited to the
voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the AC adaptor.
•Contact
an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting asuitable AC plug adaptor or AC
cord set.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. The mains plug
of the
power supply cord shall remain readily operable.
To completely disconnect this apparatus from the
AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.
Product Identification Marking
is located on the bottom of units.
U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:------ .......
Alithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product
you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATIERY for information
on how to recycle this battery.
-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
Ifyou wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct method of disposal.
-
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Contents
Accessories 9
Features 10
Quick Guide
11
Preparation
Before using
[I] Parts identification and handling 14
[I] Power supply 18
Charging the battery 18
Inserting the battery 19
Charging time and recordable time 20
Connecting to the AC outlet..
21
rn About HOD and SO cards 22
About SO cards 23
HOD handling 25
Access lamp 25
[!] Inserting/removing an SO card 26
Setup
[I] Turning the unit on/off
Selecting amode 27
[I] Using the menu screen 28
Language selection 29
Menu list 29
rn Setting date and time 31
[!] Adjusting LCD monitor 32
Recording
Recording (Basic)
[I] Before recording 34
[I] Recording motion pictures 35
Recording modes and recordable
time
37
rn Recording still pictures 38
Number of pixels and picture
quality 39
[!] Recording functions 40
Zoom in/out function 40
Recording yourself
41
Quick start 42
Image stabilizer function 42
Recording (Advanced)
[I] Recording functions of operation
icons 43
Operation icons................................... 44
Backlight compensation/Fade/
Help mode/MagicPix/Soft skin model
PRE-REC/Self-timer
[I] Recording functions of menus 47
Menus 47
Guideline/Aspect ratio/Wind noise
reduction/Auto slow shutter
rn Manual recording functions 48
Scene mode........................................ 49
Manual focus adjustment
50
White balance 50
Manual shutter speed/aperture
adjustment.
52
Playback
Playback
[I] Motion picture playback 54
[I] Still picture playback 57
Editing
[I] Deleting scenes/files. 59
Deleting scenes/files one at atime..... 59
Deleting multiple scenes/files 59
Deleting the copied scenes
collectively........................................... 60
[I] Editing scenes 61
rn Using playlists 64
Creating anew playlist........................ 64
Editing aplaylist 65
[!] Editing still pictures 67
Media management
[I] HOD and SO card management 71
Formatting HOD 71
Displaying HOD information 71
Formatting an SO card 71
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With other products
IT] Playback on TV 72
~ With aDVD burner 73
Connecting this unit to the OVO
burner 74
OVO COPY function 75
FAVOURITE SCENES function ,76
Notes for copying data to discs using
the
OVO burner 78
Playing back adisc inserted
in the
OVO burner. 79
~ With other video devices 80
Recording (dubbing) images onto
other video devices 80
@] With a printer (PictBridge) 81
With aPC
Before using
IT] What you can do with a PC 84
f2l 0 f .
~ pera Ing environment 85
End User License Agreement. 87
Setup
IT] Installation 88
Installing VideoCam Suite 88
Uninstalling the software 89
~ Connection and recognition 90
About the PC display 90
To disconnect USB cable safely 91
Using software
IT] Using VideoCam Suite '" 92
Reading the operating instructions of
the software 92
OVO COPY function 93
Using aMacintosh
IT] If using a Macintosh 94
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Others
Indications
IT] Indications 96
[gJ Messages 99
Helpful hints
IT] Functions that cannot be used
simultaneously 101
[gJ Frequently asked questions 102
~ Troubleshooting 104
Cautions for use 109
Explanation
of terms 112
Specifications 114
Number of recordable pictures on
the HOD or an
SO card 117
Optional accessories 118
Accessory Order Form
(For USA Customers)
119
Request for Service Notice
(USA Only) 120
Limited Warranty
(For USA Customers)
121
Customer Services Directory 122
Warranty (For Canadian Customers) 123
Index 124
Spanish
Quick Use Guide/Guia espanola
para el
uso rapido 126

Accessories
Check the accessories before using this unit.
Battery pack
VW-VBG070A
AC adaptor
VSK0697
AC cable
K2CA2CA00029 or
K2CA2CA00025
DC cable
K2GJ2DC00021 or
K2GJ2DC00022
AV cable
K2KZ9CB00002
USB cable
K1HA05CDOO18 or
K1 H.lI..05CD0017
CD-ROM
LSFT0757
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Features
Extended recording!
Since motion pictures are recorded on the HOD
in this unit, it is possible to record images for
many hours without changing the media, such
as tapes and discs. It is also possible to record
motion pictures and still pictures on an
SO
card.
Using with aDVD burner!
Use the DVD burner to create the backup discs for motion
pictures and still pictures recorded on this unit without
using aPC.
(~ 73)
Using with aPC!
Ifyou use the supplied software, you can create abackup
DVD of the scenes recorded on this unit.
You can also make an original DVD-Video by exporting
the scenes to aPC and then editing them.
(~ 84)
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