20 Most Recent Panasonic SDR-H40 HDD Camcorder - Page 5 Questions & Answers

Hi, you can transfer the files to your computer, you just can't use the camera's VideoCam editing software. However, you can still view the movies and photos taken by the camera using standard Windows programs.

To transfer video, you have to put the camera on AC power. Remove the battery and set up the power cables, then turn the camera on and connect it to your laptop using the USB cable that came with it. Once your computer detects it, you should be able to transfer files to your laptop using the camera's interface.

You can download video to your computer using the included USB cable. However, your camera will first need to be on AC power to make the transfer, so take the battery out and hook up the AC power cable to the adapter to the DC power cable to the camera, then turn it on. You can now transfer videos to your computer using the camera's interface, once the USB connection is made.

Using the USB cable, you can transfer any files from the camera to your computer. However, the camera needs to be on AC power in order for it to work, so you'll have to remove the battery and set up the power cables first, before trying to transfer.

In order to transfer video from the camcorder, the unit has to be on AC power. Once you've set up the power cables and adapter, you can connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable that came with the camera, and then using the camera's interface you can transfer any files you want over to your computer. But it won't work off the battery -- it has to be running on AC power.

Hi, the VideoCam software isn't compatible with Windows 7, but you can still copy videos and pictures to your computer and edit or view them with other software. Videos are saved by default as MPEG-2 files, and photos are saved as JPEG files -- both of these formats are recognized by a wide variety of programs. (For example, Microsoft's Picture Viewer, which comes with Windows, can display JPEGs, and Microsoft Office Picture Manager can edit them.)

The price varies, depending on where you buy it at. Here as several different companies price for it:
1) buy.com 239.95
2) daxmart 399.00
3) tamayatech.com 471.49
4) amazon.com 330.20
please note that this model is no longer manufactured, and as such you may find it difficult to get service.

Not compatible or not working well with windows 7?
(make your program/application run with windows 7)

Maybe, It doesn't work because the driver/application you installed is for other versions of operating system. I am also using windows 7 like you so don't you worry, You can still use your old installer/driver from other versions of operating systems. Just remember that before installing any program in a windows 7 Operating System Computer, Use "troubleshoot compatibility". Right Click the Icon of your program installer/application first, then choose "troubleshoot compatibility". This will allow you to choose on what type operating system your program will run. Just reply back if it still doesn't work.:D rate and vote for me:))

I would sugest looking at the Panasonic site http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global and see if the software is available as a download. However there are a number of editing suites available that can capture video from most camcorders, NCH offer a free trial of videoPad video editor, so it may be worth having a look at their website.

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What error messages are you getting with your Windows Vista?

Please click here for the camera software suite I know this will help out allot.

Now if your still getting error's my next question are you running 64 bit or a 32 bit windows vista operating system.

The driver was built for windows Xp but should work on Windows Vista Home Basic.

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

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If is asking to connect to the AC adaptor means that your power adapter must be pluged in to supply power wile connected to the computer.
The software need it in your computer so you can watch the footage would be http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ but windows media player usually does the job as long as is upto date!

Anyway hope my reply helps you.

Please download your software in this web : http://www.userdrivers.com/Camcorder/Panasonic-SDR-H40-H60-Camcorder-VideoCam-Suite-1-0-L021-Software-Update-for-Windows-XP-Vista/address

Panasonic's support site does not offer software for this camera, only manuals. If you don't have a manual, it is worth getting one to find out what specifically you need to do to transfer to computer. Put your model number into the search box on THIS PAGE.

The most likely cause for this is a damaged or defective flexible ribbon cable that connects the LCD to 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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Are you saying you can't connect to the camcorder to the Macbook pro? I am sorry but the problem is not really clear. Can you be more specific? thank you!

The LCD screen can usually be replaced 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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