Top 20 Panasonic SDR-H80 Hard Drive Camcorder Questions & Answers

It might help to get updated drivers for the device: https://www.solvusoft.com/en/update/drivers/flash-camcorder/panasonic/sd-hdd/sdr-h80/model-numbers/

Instructions for this should be in the camcorder manual.

Drill down the menu of the camera to find the FORMAT option. This will delete everything and clean up the drive for it's next recording job. Warning: Format will delete everything, so be sure. Al

It is unwise to delete files via the PC. Always delete or format card/drives in the actual camera. Al

The gears in the lens cover mechanism in these cameras are susceptible to debris. This will require disassembling the camera and removing the front case to repair. This can be done fairly inexpensively. However, it's not a user serviceable problem due to the fact that the camera will need to be partially disassembled and will need to be repaired by a qualified service technician.

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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.

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Here is the link for the website to download the software that was originally packaged with your camera. This would be the best option for uploading to the computer. From there you can use all sorts of software to manipulate or edit.

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The most likely cause for this is a zoom or focus lens out of place or impaired in some way. This will require disassembling the camera to remove the lens assembly and then disassembling the lens block to repair. This can be done fairly inexpensively but it's not really a user serviceable problem and should be repaired by a qualified service technician.

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I'm assuming you are refering to the built-in lens cover at the front of the camera. The lens cover mechanism in these cameras is susceptible to debris and requires disassembling the camera to repair. This can be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it's not a user serviceable problem due to the fact that the camera will need to be partially disassembled and will need to be repaired by a qualified service technician.

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Hi,

connect the usb cable to the camera, next to that entrance you'll see the entrance for ac/dc adaptor, plug that in as well.

Now you'll have power!

http://service.us.panasonic.com/OPERMANPDF/SDRH80.PDF

get 2 dc plugs from electronic store 1.5-1.7 mm X 4.0-4.8, (must attach wir to the two plugs), plugs into charger and battery area on camera.

Hi, well this is most likely a problem with the CCD circuit, in particular the Anti-blooming circuit and CCD drive. This is not an uncommon thing... they seem to spontaneously fail over time.
However this is only an experienced guess as really one simply cannot tell 100% with described symptoms. The unit really must be looked at by a competent professional.
There is NO DIY to effect a repair this unit must be service by qualified professionals. To get the very best and cheapest result, what you need to do please, is contact a local or head office of Panasonic, and ask them for a referral to an authorised service center, for camcorders, now when here FIRST only ask for a "Quote" as to costings etc. When appraised of this then one can make up ones mind as to what to do repair or replace?

from the Manuel
? When the zoom speed is high, the subject may not be focused easily.
Also you Focus could be not set on auto which thinks the subject is either closer or father away from the camera.
Here is the Manuel for reference.
http://tda.panasonic-europe-service.com/docs/2z4dc2ddd8z3z288e9z656ez706466z20z0c5a83b6a89c89738356dec394400a40782df84d/tsn2/data/ALL/SDRH90/OI/804911/lsqt1467a-eng.pdf

Have you considered using different software. There are a lot video capturing and editing software available that I am sure would be easier to purchase/download and should install much easier as well.
Thank you,
Lee

Hi Ken!

It seems that the problem that you're having is getting more and more widespread...
The solution, though, is quite simple:
Your camera is using the PAL format, whereas you've configured VideoCam Suite to work with the NTSC format...
So, with that said, you should uninstall the software; reinstall it and choose the PAL format instead (OR - if it goes by countries, choose a country that uses the PAL format; such as Australia).
That should solve your problem!

For more information, take a look at VideoCam Suite 2 User's Guide...

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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.

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