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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and
used Batteries
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batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
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Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in
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If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please
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[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the
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LSQT1438 A
F0109KS0 (6000 )
Web Site: http://panasonic.net
Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2)
Panasonic Testing Centre
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
EU
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Web Site : http://www.panasonic-europe.com
EB
Operating Instructions
SD Video Camera
SDR-S15
Model No.
LSQT1438 A
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- Page 1 LSQT1438 A F0109KS0 (6000 ) Web Site: http://panasonic.net Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Before use, please read these instructions completely. Web Site : http://www.panasonic-europe.com Operating Instructions...
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Page 2: Caution For Ac Mains Lead
Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic SD Video Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your SD Video Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions. -
Page 3: Information For Your Safety
Built-in lithium battery WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC SUPPLIER. • SDHC Logo is a trademark. • Microsoft... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Caution for AC mains lead ... 2 Recording mode and recording Information for your safety ... 4 times ... 27 PRECAUTIONS ... 5 Automatic recording (still pictures) ... 28 Before using Number of recordable pictures. . 29 Zoom/avoid jitter/maintain Accessories ... -
Page 5: Accessories
Accessories Parts identification Make sure all of the following accessories were included in the product package. • Battery pack VW-VBJ10 The battery is shipped in a • Do not use any other AC adaptors discharged state. Be except the supplied one. sure to charge the battery before using this unit (P.14). -
Page 6: Parts Identification And Handling
Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details. Interested in purchasing an extended guarantee? Please call 0870 240 6284 or visit our website www.panasonic.co.uk/guarantee. Up to 90 ˚ Battery pack (VW-VBJ10) SD Memory card / SDHC Memory card (→... -
Page 7: Applicable Sd Cards (Sold Separately)
Recommended Panasonic SD/SDHC Memory Cards (as of January 2009) The following Panasonic SD/SDHC Memory Cards and SD speed Class 2 or higher Memory Cards are recommended for this unit. With other types of SD cards, motion picture recording may stop during use. -
Page 8: Setup
The battery is not charged at the time of purchase. Be sure to charge it before use. For charging time (P.16) We recommend using Panasonic batteries (VW-VBJ10). If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. -
Page 9: Charging Time, Recordable Time And Remaining Battery Capacity Indication
These battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. LSQT1438 Setup SD cards are sold separately. -
Page 10: Turning The Unit On/Off (Selecting Modes)
Turning the unit ON/OFF Setup (Selecting modes) Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely to the desired position without turning it recklessly. Set to icon of desired mode. Status indicator • When turning the unit ON: Lit red (When selecting •... -
Page 11: Setting From The Menu, Changing The Display Language
Setting from the menu, Setup changing the display language The menu cannot be displayed during recording or playback. For menu items (P.84 “Menu List”) To return to the previous screen To quit an operation halfway through LSQT1438 The cursor buttons are used to select functions, execute operations and make menu settings. -
Page 12: Setting The Date And Time And Adjusting The Lcd Monitor
Setting the date and time Setup Setting the date and time Before recording, check that the date and time have been set. The very first time that the unit is turned ON, a message appears prompting you to set the date and time. Select [YES], press the center of the cursor buttons and proceed to step To change the date and time display... -
Page 13: Recording
Before recording Recording Basic stance Hold the unit firmly with both hands Microphone Be careful not to block microphone or sensor ● Before recording, open the lens cover. LSQT1438 Record motion and still pictures onto the SD card. Recorded motion and still pictures are referred to as “scenes” with this unit. Recording can be done in two ways: “Automatic recording”... -
Page 14: Automatic Recording (Motion Pictures)
The unit is still recording if [ ] is red. Do not move the unit. If recording stops • • Recording mode and recording times Recording times for Panasonic SD cards (approximate) Recording mode SD card capacity (Highest picture quality) (Standard) -
Page 15: Automatic Recording (Still Pictures)
(The image stabilizer function (P.31) cannot be used during still picture recording.) • • • The number of pictures SD card capacity for Panasonic SD cards (approximate) 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 1710... -
Page 16: Zoom/Avoid Jitter/Maintain Picture Brightness In Dark Locations
Zoom/avoid jitter/maintain Recording indicates functions used with motion pictures and still pictures. Enlarging (zoom) Optical zoom can be used to enlarge objects by up to 10 times without degradation. To enlarge further Digital zoom can be used to enlarge objects by a maximum of 700 times. (Cannot be used during still picture recording.) →[ADVANCED]→... -
Page 17: Intelligent Auto Mode
Intelligent auto mode Recording Before recording, open the lens cover. To cancel intelligent auto mode • The mode is set to [AUTO] when the [iA] button is pressed to cancel intelligent auto mode. • Default setting at the time of purchase is [ON]. -
Page 18: Recording In Web Mode
Recording in WEB mode/ Recording indicates functions used with motion pictures and still pictures. Recording for posting videos on YouTube (WEB mode) You can record video clips in the right file sizes for uploading to the YouTube video sharing website. To cancel WEB mode •... -
Page 19: Other Recording Options
Other recording options Recording For manual focus mode (Press [MANUAL AF/MF] two times.) For manual mode (Press [MANUAL AF/MF] one time.) In automatic recording For intelligent auto mode During motion picture 1/2NEXT 2/2NEXT recording During still picture 1/2NEXT 2/2NEXT recording Icon Function Page Icon... -
Page 20: Backlight Compensation Function
Other recording options Recording (cont.) Backlight compensation function Brightens objects that appear dark against backlighting. Display operation icons. 1/2NEXT ● Turning off the unit rotating the mode dial cancels the setting. Self-timer Still pictures may be taken using the self-timer. Display operation icons. -
Page 21: Pre-Rec Function
Other recording options Recording (cont.) PRE-REC function To ensure that you won’t pass up any recording opportunities, the picture and sound are recorded starting about 3 seconds before the record button is pressed. Display operation icons. 2/2NEXT ● “PRE-REC” is displayed on the LCD monitor screen. ●... -
Page 22: Face Detection Function
Other recording options Recording (cont.) Face detection function The faces of subjects are detected, and adjustment is made automatically so that the brightness of the faces and image quality are optimized. Display operation icons. 3/3NEXT ● While in face detection mode, orange frames encircle the faces that have been detected. -
Page 23: Recording Manually (Motion/Still Pictures)
Recording manually Recording (motion/still pictures) To return to automatic recording To hide operation icons Adjusting focus manually (manual focus adjustment) Manually focus the subject if it cannot be brought into focus by automatic focus. For example, focusing is hard in the following situations: •... -
Page 24: Achieve Natural Colours (White Balance)
Recording manually Recording (motion/still pictures) Achieve natural colours (white balance) Restore natural colours according to the light source when colouring has become unnatural. After steps (P.44) Select [ 4/4NEXT The mode is changed by one setting in the following sequence each time any cursor button is pressed. -
Page 25: Adjusting Shutter Speed (Shutter Speed)
Recording manually Recording (motion/still pictures) Adjusting shutter speed (shutter speed) Adjust shutter speed to record fast-moving objects, etc. After steps (P.44) Select [ Adjust shutter speed. 4/4NEXT Shutter speed adjustment range 1/500 1/50 ＊ During still Slower picture recording During motion picture recording ＊... -
Page 26: Useful Functions
Useful functions Recording Recording dates and times at travel destinations (set world time) By setting your travel destination, the time difference is automatically calculated and displayed accordingly. Time settings (P.22) must be made first. →[BASIC]→[SET WORLD TIME]→[YES] When selecting the setting for the very first time, press the center of the cursor buttons after [SET HOME LOCATION.] appears on the LCD monitor and proceed to step in “Setting home city and region”. -
Page 27: Playback
Viewing motion pictures Playback Volume adjustment To fast-forward/rewind While pressed and held, only the scene number changes rapidly. Release the cursor button when the desired scene number appears. To adjust the volume T (+) side: Increases the volume. W (–) side: Decreases the volume. -
Page 28: Fast Forward/Rewind Playback
Viewing motion pictures Playback (cont.) Fast forward/rewind playback During playback Pause (returns to normal playback when pressed during fast- forwarding or fast-rewinding). Fast-rewinds when Fast-forwards when held down for 1 or held down for 1 or more seconds. more seconds. ●... -
Page 29: Editing
Deleting motion/still Editing pictures Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor. Do not turn off the unit or open the card/battery door while the unit is deleting pictures. Set to [ ] or [ ]. Deleting one picture at a time While playing back the picture to be deleted... -
Page 30: Preventing Accidental Deletion
Preventing accidental deletion of motion/still pictures Editing Formatting cards Preventing accidental deletion All data, including locked pictures, Locking important pictures prevents are deleted and cannot be restored them from being deleted accidentally. when SD cards are formatted. Even locked pictures are deleted Save important data on a PC ahead when SD cards are formatted. -
Page 31: With Other Products
With other Playback on TV products Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can be viewed on TV. For TV settings, see the operating instructions of the TV. Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.14) and set the mode dial to [ Connect the unit and TV using the AV cable (supplied). -
Page 32: Printing Pictures From Pictbridge Printers
Printing pictures from With other PictBridge printers products Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.14), and set the mode dial to a setting other than [OFF]. Connect the unit and printer using the USB cable (supplied). Insert the plugs as far as they will go. Select [PictBridge]. -
Page 33: Using Dvd Burners (Sold Separately)
Using DVD burners With other products (sold separately) Required equipment (as of January 2009) • DVD burner (VW-BN1 ＊ • Mini AB USB connection cable (included with DVD burner) ＊ Use with the VW-BN1 DVD burner is recommended. No guarantees are given for operations involving the use of any other DVD burner. - Page 34 Using DVD burners With other products (sold separately) (cont.) With still pictures, all scenes are copied at once. With motion pictures, either all scenes can be copied or specific scenes or scenes on specific dates can be selected and copied. Copying still pictures to discs Select [BURN DISC] on the [DVD BURNER] display (P.65).
- Page 35 Using DVD burners With other products (sold separately) (cont.) Copying using a DVD burner ● After copying is complete but before erasing the data on the SD card, check that the disc plays back and that data was copied correctly. (P.69) ●...
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Page 36: With A Computer
Further, Panasonic does not warrant that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic or any of its distributors will not be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensee’s use of the Software. -
Page 37: Operating Environment
If the built-in clock is set to a value outside this range, this software may not be activated or operated properly. ● This software can only handle images recorded with this software or a Panasonic video camera that this software accompanied. Images created with other video cameras, DVD recorders, software and commercial DVD videos are not supported. -
Page 38: Installing Videocam Suite
With a Installing VideoCam Suite computer ● Before installing the software, check your operating environment (P.72) and close any other software applications which are running. ● Do not perform other computer operations while installing the software. ● Do not connect this unit to the computer until installation is complete. ●... -
Page 39: Using Videocam Suite
Suite operating instructions (PDF file). Editing motion pictures and still pictures Double-click on the desktop to start the program. Startup is also possible by selecting [Start]→[All Programs]→[Panasonic]→ [VideoCam Suite 2.0]→[VideoCam Suite]. First startup ● A window is displayed containing the licence agreement. Read the agreement carefully before continuing. -
Page 40: Uploading Video Clips To
Uploading video clips to With a YouTube computer Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.14) and set the mode dial to a position other than [OFF]. Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable (supplied). Select [WEB MODE] on the [SELECT USB FUNCTION] screen of the unit. ●... -
Page 41: Using This Unit As An External Drive (Mass Storage)
Using this unit as an With a external drive computer Connecting the unit to a computer Use the AC adaptor to supply power to this unit and connected devices. Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.14) and set the mode dial to a position other than [OFF]. -
Page 42: Checking The Connections
With a Checking the connections computer Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable (supplied). (P.76) Display the Device Manager. ● For Windows 2000 Click [Start] → [Settings] → [Control Panel] → [System] → [Hardware] tab → [Device Manager] button. ●... -
Page 43: Others
Menus Others Recording menu Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. ＊1 not displayed in intelligent auto mode Top menu Submenus SCENE MODE Use settings tailored to specific scenes. REC MODE Set the motion picture recording mode. REC ASPECT Set aspect ratio for recording. -
Page 44: Setup Menu
Menus Others (cont.) SETUP menu Item RESUME PLAY Continue playback from the point it was stopped. Display current information or settings on the LCD monitor. DISPLAY • Even when this item is set to [OFF], the operating status, date and world time will remain displayed. DATE/TIME Select the date and time display mode. -
Page 45: Lcd Monitor Displays
LCD monitor displays Others When recording Motion picture recording display Intelligent auto mode (P.32) Auto mode (P.26)/ Manual mode (P.44) Scene mode (P.45) (Red) Recording/Writing to SD card (Green) Recording pause No SD card is inserted/unusable card Elapsed recording time (P.26) Recording mode (P.27) WEB mode (P.34) Remaining time for recording... -
Page 46: Messages
THE NUMBER OF PROGRAM IS FULL. Close the card/battery door. CARD DOOR OPENED. ● Use a Panasonic SD card or other SD card applicable for motion picture recording. (P.12) ● If this message appears when an applicable ERROR OCCURRED. RECORDING IS card is used, it is recommended to format the STOPPED. -
Page 47: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Others Problem What to check The unit does not turn on. The status indicator Is the battery sufficiently charged? is flashing while using the battery. To conserve the battery, the unit automatically turns off if the unit has not been in use for about 5 minutes. The unit turns off To resume unit use, set the mode dial to [OFF] and on its own. - Page 48 Troubleshooting Others Problem What to check Images do not ● Does the input mode on the TV match the connected appear on TV or terminals? appear stretched Set input to the connected terminals as explained in in the vertical the TV’s operating instructions. direction.
- Page 49 Troubleshooting Others Problem What to check [DISC IS UNUSABLE. A disc which cannot be used or a disc which cannot CHECK DISC.] be written on has been inserted into the DVD burner. appears on the LCD Use a new disc. monitor.
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Page 50: Cautions For Use
Cautions for use Others When using the unit ● Keep the SD Video Camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). • If you use the SD Video Camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the SD Video Camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation. - Page 51 Cautions for use Others AC adaptor ● Use the supplied AC adaptor. ● If the battery itself is too hot or too cold, it may take time to charge or it may not charge at all. ● Keep the AC adaptor at least 1 m away from the radio. (Interference may affect the radio.) ●...
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Page 52: Specifications
Specifications Others SD Video Camera : Information for your safety Power source: DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor), DC 3.6 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording: 2.9 W, Charging: 4.5 W Signal system EIA Standard: 625 lines, 50 fields PAL colour signal 1/6˝... -
Page 53: Index
Index Aperture ......49 Image stabilizer function... . .31 Auto focus. - Page 54 LSQT1438 LSQT1438...