Panasonic SDR-S70 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic SDR-S70 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

SD Video Camera
SD/HDD Video Camera
SDR-H100
SDR-S70
Model No.
Model No.
SDR-T70
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Please also refer to the Operating Instructions (PDF format)
contained on the CD-ROM (supplied).
You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the
Troubleshooting.
VQT3E80
EP

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions SD Video Camera SD/HDD Video Camera SDR-H100 SDR-S70 Model No. Model No. SDR-T70 Before use, please read these instructions completely. Please also refer to the Operating Instructions (PDF format) contained on the CD-ROM (supplied). You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting.
  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Information for Your Safety WARNING: Warning TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, disassemble, heat above 60 xC or incinerate. ≥ DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR ∫...
  • Page 3: Cautions For Use

    ∫ Indemnity about recorded authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. content Panasonic does not accept any Note for the battery responsibility for damages directly or symbol (bottom two symbol examples):...
  • Page 4: Handling Of Built-In Memory

    Due to the environment and handling ∫ For the purposes of these conditions, the HDD may be subject to operating instructions partial damages or may not be able to read, ≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card record, and play back data. Do not expose and SDXC Memory Card are referred to the unit to vibrations or shock, and do not as the “SD card”.
  • Page 5 Falling detection ≥ Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted ] is indicated on the screen when it with permission from Microsoft detects a falling state (a weightless state). If Corporation. the falling state is detected repeatedly, the ≥ IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks unit may stop the recording or playback of International Business Machines operation in order to protect the HDD.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information for Your Safety....2 Playback Accessories..........7 Playback Preparation [1] Motion picture playback.... 26 Before using [2] Still picture playback ....27 [1] Parts identification and Editing handling ........8 [1] Deleting scenes/still pictures ... 28 Setup [2] Formatting ........29 [1] Power supply......
  • Page 7: Accessories

    Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as of December 2010. These may be subject to change. Optional accessories Battery pack VW-VBL090 Some optional accessories may not be (SDR-S70) available in some countries. (SDR-T70) Battery charger (VW-BC10E) Battery pack Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBL090)
  • Page 8: Preparation

    Preparation Parts identification and Before using handling LCD monitor ≥ Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow with your fingers. ≥ It can open up to 90o. 6 7 8 ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction.
  • Page 9 11 Lens cover 12 Lens 13 Open/close switch for the lens cover For the lens protection, be sure to close the lens cover when not in use. Slide open/close switch for the lens cover. 14 Microphone (built-in, stereo) 15 AF/AE button [AF/AE] 16 Joystick 15 16 Use the joystick to select the recording...
  • Page 10 21 Photoshot button [ ] (l 23) 22 When recording: Zoom lever [W/T] (l 24) When playing back: Thumbnail display switch [ ]/Volume lever [sVOLr] 23 Speaker 24 Status indicator (l 17) 25 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] (SDR-H100) (l 5) 26 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 12) ≥...
  • Page 11: Setup

    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. Inserting the battery ≥...
  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    If you turn on this unit while charging the battery using the AC adaptor, you can use the power supplied from the AC outlet to power the unit for use. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 7, 13). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
  • Page 13: Charging And Recording Time

    Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH (When using AC adaptor) SDR-S70/SDR-T70 Battery model number Maximum Actual [Voltage/Capacity Charging time continuously recordable time (minimum)] recordable time Supplied battery/ VW-VBL090 2 h 20 min 1 h 20 min...
  • Page 14 ) will flash. SDR-H100 ≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you can use for this unit. It may take time to display the remaining battery capacity. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use.
  • Page 15: Recording To A Card

    ≥ Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards/SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.) ≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.
  • Page 16: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card

    Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 29) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.
  • Page 17: Turning The Unit On/Off

    Preparation Turning the unit on/off Setup You can turn the power on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor. Turning the power on and off with the power button Press the power button to turn on the power. To turn off the power Hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off.
  • Page 18: Selecting A Mode

    Preparation Selecting a mode Setup Change the mode to recording or playback. Operate the mode switch to change the mode to Recording mode (l 22, 23) Playback mode (l 26, 27) VQT3E80 (ENG)
  • Page 19: Using The Menu Screen

    Preparation Using the menu screen Setup ENTER MENU Press the MENU button. Select the desired setting, then press the joystick to enter the selection. Select the desired top menu A, then move the joystick right or press the joystick. To get back to the previous screen Move the joystick left.
  • Page 20: Setting Date And Time

    Preparation Setting date and time Setup When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear. Select [YES] and perform steps 2 to 3 below to set the date and time. ¬...
  • Page 21: Recording

    Recording Before recording Recording (Basic) Intelligent auto mode The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. /MANUAL Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] Press this button to change the mode to Intelligent auto mode or manual mode.
  • Page 22: Recording Motion Pictures

    Recording Recording motion Recording (Basic) pictures ≥ Open the lens cover before turning the unit on. (l 9) 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 1 20 1 20 Change the mode to ≥ Still pictures can be recorded while open the LCD monitor. recording the motion picture.
  • Page 23: Recording Still Pictures

    Recording Recording still pictures Recording (Basic) ≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the power. (l 9) Still pictures can also be recorded while recording motion pictures. Change the mode to ∫ About the screen indications in open the LCD monitor. still picture recording Press the button.
  • Page 24: Recording Functions

    Recording Recording functions Recording (Basic) ¬ Change the mode to Zoom lever T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved. Select the menu.
  • Page 25: Image Stabilizer Function

    Image stabilizer function Reduces the image shaking (jitter) due to hand movement when recording. ¬ Change the mode to Optical image stabilizer button Pressing the button changes the optical image stabilizer setting.    OFF : Active mode This setting gives more stabilization and is suitable for recording when walking.
  • Page 26: Playback

    ≥ The operation icon will be displayed or hidden each time the centre of the joystick is pressed. ≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by selecting Select [VIDEO], then SDR-S70 press the centre of the joystick. Select the playback operation with the joystick. 0h00m00s 0h00m00s...
  • Page 27: Still Picture Playback

    ≥ The operation icon will be displayed or hidden each time the centre of the joystick Select [PICTURE], then SDR-S70 is pressed. press the centre of the joystick. ≥ Next (previous) page can be displayed by selecting Select the playback operation with the joystick.
  • Page 28: Editing

    Playback Deleting scenes/still Editing pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ¬ Change the mode to To delete by confirming images being played back Press the button while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back.
  • Page 29: Formatting

    Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. Select the menu. (l 19) SDR-S70 [SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD] Select [YES], then press the joystick. ≥ After formatting is complete, press the MENU button to close the message screen.
  • Page 30: With A Tv

    Playback Watching Video/Pictures With a TV on your TV The motion pictures and still pictures recorded by this unit can be played back on a TV. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. ≥...
  • Page 31: Others

    Others Specifications SD Video Camera SDR-S70 SDR-T70 SD/HDD Video Camera SDR-H100 Information for your safety Power source: DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 3.6 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording: Charging: SDR-S70 SDR-S70 SDR-T70 SDR-T70 2.9 W 7.7 W...
  • Page 32 SDR-T70 memory Read only SDR-H100 Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type Mini AB Dimensions 54.9 mm (W)k64 mm (H)k107.3 mm (D) SDR-S70 (excluding projecting parts) SDR-T70 55.1 mm (W)k64 mm (H)k107.3 mm (D) SDR-H100 (excluding projecting parts) Mass Approx. 212...
  • Page 33 Operating humidity 10%RH to 80%RH Battery operation time See page 13 Motion pictures Recording SD card SD Memory Card: media 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant) SDHC Memory Card: 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 24 GB, 32 GB (FAT32 system compliant) SDXC Memory Card: 48 GB, 64 GB (exFAT system compliant)
  • Page 34 Still pictures Recording SD card SD Memory Card: media 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant) SDHC Memory Card: 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 24 GB, 32 GB (FAT32 system compliant) SDXC Memory Card: 48 GB, 64 GB (exFAT system compliant)
  • Page 35: Reading The Operating Instructions (Pdf Format)

    ∫ To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the “Program Select the desired language Files\Panasonic\SDR\” folder. and then click [Operating ≥ When the contents in the Program Files Instructions] to install. folder cannot be displayed, click the [Show (Example: When an English language OS) the contents of this folder] to display them.
  • Page 36 Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Panasonic Corporation Web site: http://panasonic.net © Panasonic Corporation 2010...

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