20 Most Recent Panasonic SDR-H40 HDD Camcorder - Page 6 Questions & Answers

The camera works great with iMovie '09.
Connect the USB, choose Hard Drive on the camera, open iMovie '09, click the camera icon in iMovie, and away you go.

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VideoCam Suite v.1.0 L021 software update for Panasonic SDR-H40 Camcoder.

Hope it helps.

This is usually caused by a failed component in the power circuit within the camera and can usually be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it's not a user serviceable problem and will need to be repaired qualified service technician.

My name is Rick and I'm a professional repair technician with over 20 years in the business and have repaired many of these. I'm semi retired and work from home with little overhead so I can keep repair costs low. If you decide to have the camera repaired, please click HERE for a directory listing that suits your needs.

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OK, if the memory card itself is locked, you might sometimes get this error code. All you need to do is to take out the memory card and switch the lever on the left side to the unlock.



If the error is still displayed after you did the above, you might want to try the card in another camera.

If the card works in another camera . the problem is with your card reader in your camera.

If you open you sd slot and look inside with a sharp light , you should be able to see on the left side of the slot there is a little copper or spring steel lever switch. This switch work as follows:

1. When no card is inserted / no write protection , the switch is open and thus the protection is off.
2. When locked card is inserted , the tab is depressed and tells the camera that the card is lock.

Contrary to popular belief ,the little tab on the sd card is not an electronic switch and does not physically influence the card operation itself. If you put a locked card into a camera without a sd lock switch , you would still be able to use the card normally.

It is incredible difficult to fix this switch because of space limitations in the sd card. Look into the sd slot and if you can see the switch , use a needle to pull the little tab down toward the base of the camera by about 2mm or until it works being careful not to bend it.

If this does not resolve your problem , there might be a short in the switch circuit and the camera will need to be disassembled to resolve this error. This should cost no more than $50.

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Andrea

The Video Cam Suite software comes with the SDR-40, and should work good for you. Here is an update for the program, which should allow the drivers and program to function well:
http://www.userdrivers.com/Camcorder/Panasonic-SDR-H40-H60-Camcorder-VideoCam-Suite-1-0-L021-Software-Update-for-Windows-XP-Vista/download/
Also, this webpage talks about alternative programs people have used:
http://forums.cnet.com/5208-7594_102-0.html?threadID=307088
There should be an option in the camera to delete the movies, or an option to transfer and delete them- refer to your manual for the procedure.
Good luck, and hope this helps you.

You can download it free from you product website and Go to the link >>Supports and There will be the download options for the driver download and manual download for free by selecting your product model

Hi. I've been chatting with you thru the chat line. I am very sorry if i wasnt able to reply coz my internet is acting weird. The only way to transfer file to your computer is through that port. You mentioned that you have purchased an AC adapter at best buy and it is not working. You might have purchased a defective adpater. Bring the adapter and the unit to best buy so that you have a proof that the one you just purchased is defective. They might replace it a new one. You may want to consider to purchase adapter via online. Please click here.

please click here for a free media player to play you recorded videos from you camera and try to find or purchase xilisoft video converter for video conversion. (search google for xilisoft)

The most likely cause for this is a damaged or defective flexible ribbon connector between the LCD and the camera body and can be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it’s not a user serviceable problem and will need to be repaired by a qualified service technician.

My name is Rick and I’m a professional repair technician with over 20 years in the business and have repaired many of these. I’m semi retired and work from home with little overhead so I can keep repair costs low. If you decide to have the camera repaired, please click HERE for a directory listing that suits your needs.


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Let me know what manuals you are looking for and i can get them for you.

I have the same problem. The CD-ROM was not in the camera package when I bought it last year. Did not need it until now so was trying to get disc from Panasonic -- Have just hung up with them (after many frustrating hours of tryting to get resolved) and told them I'll never buy another Panasonic product again.

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You can download and print the instruction manual in PDF format by clicking this link.

You'll require Adobe PDF Reader installed on your computer to view the manual. If it is not already installed on your computer, download it free from: http://get.adobe.com/reader/

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The AC adapter is the cord that plugs into the wall socket and connects to the camera to provide constant, uninterupted power.

Serch Panasonic website for a download.