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Panasonic SDR-S7PC Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic SDR-S7PC Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating
Instructions
SD Video Camera
Model No.
SDR-S7P/PC
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PictBridge
STEREO
CREATOR
Before connecting,
operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions
completely.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guia para rapida consulta en espa_ol esta incluida.
VQT1R00-1

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  • Page 1 Panasonic Operating Instructions SD Video Camera SDR-S7P/PC Model No. .5",_ ,_M fP_ ira'1[,,,,,i STEREO CREATOR PictBridge Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guia para rapida consulta en espa_ol esta incluida.

  • Page 2: Precautions

    Things You Should Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic! Date of Purchase You have purchased of the most sophisticated Dealer Purchased From and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, Dealer Address we're sure it will bring you and your family years of Dealer Phone enjoyment.
  • Page 3 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: SDR-S7P Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company...
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings.
  • Page 5 Battery Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) • Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. • Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. • Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
  • Page 6 • USE & LOCATION oTO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD... Your camera and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Your camera has been designed for outdoor use, however accessories not designed to sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee.
  • Page 7 • IMPORTANT oCarefully observe copyright laws Whatever you have recorded and created can be used for your personal entertainment only. Under copyright laws, other materials cannot be used without obtaining permission from the holders of the copyrights. olndemnity concerning recording content The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Zoom/avoid jitter/maintain PRECAUTIONS ......picture brightness in dark locations ........Quick guide ....... Accessories ......Other recording options ..38 Fade-in/Fade-out ...... 39 Parts identification and Backlight compensation handling ........function ........Using the hand strap Self-timer ........(supplied) ......... Soft skin mode ......
  • Page 9 Software on the CD-ROM ..70 Viewing motion pictures ..52 Displaying thumbnails by date .. 53 End User License Agreement.. 71 Fast forward/rewind playback .. 54 Operating environment .... 72 Slow-motion playback ....54 Installing MotionSD STUDIO ... 74 Frame-by-frame playback ..

  • Page 10: Lever

    Set the mode dial to [OFF]. Open the card/battery door. Open the door by sliding the card/ battery door lever to the "OPEN" position. Insert the battery. Inserting 8D cards (sold separately) Lever upwards. Press until hearing lever lock. Slide straight in until hearing card catch.
  • Page 11 Set the mode dial to Open the terminal cover. a position other than [OFF]. Select [YES]. Plug the DC plug into the DC input terminal on the unit. Ii: ' status indicatOr Flashing red: Charging progress Set the date and time. To select settings To change numerical...
  • Page 12 MENU • The display and menu language can be changed M(_U ,'[LANGUAGE] ÷ Set to [ICI]. Set to [_]. ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ;o;@ Take picture. Start recording. ÷ ÷ ÷ Stop recording. ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ VQT1R00...
  • Page 13 Set to [1_]. Set to [1_1]. ® ÷ ® Select and enter the Select and enter the ® picture to view. picture to view. ÷ ® ® ÷ Play/Pause Slideshow start/pause ® ® ÷ Return to step O Return to step During playback Select [YES].
  • Page 14 Make sure all of the following accessories were included in the product package. • Battery pack VW-VBJ 10 • AC adaptor VSK0694 • AC cable K2CA2CA00025 • AV cable K2KZ9CB00002 • Hand strap VFC4308 • USB cable K2KZ4CB00011 .CD-ROM VQT1R00...
  • Page 15 Lens cover open lever (P.17) Stral (P.16) White balance sensor (P.30) Microphone (built-in, stereo) Sub record button (P.30) (Same as record button) recording: Zoom button [T/W] (P.36) During playback: Volume button LCD monitor (P.17) [+VOL-] (P.52) (P,21) Record button (P.32, 34) indicator (P.21, 24, 25) VQT1RO0...
  • Page 16 • Using as strap length of the stra 3. [ ___ _2_Fit over your wrist and adjust the VQT1R00...
  • Page 17 Images can be checked on the LCD monitor when recording. Open the LCD monitor. _Adjust the angle. Up to 180 ° to 90 ° oForcing the LCD monitor open or rotating it past the angle to which it can be rotated will cause trouble or malfunctioning.
  • Page 18 • With 32 MB, 64 MB and 128 MB SD Memory Cards, still pictures can be recorded, but motion picture recording may stop during use. • Multimedia cards cannot be used. Recommended Panasonic SD/SDHC Memory Cards (as of February 2008) The following Panasonic SD/SDHC...
  • Page 19 Precautions in handling • Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card. Also, prevent dirt, water and foreign matter from adhering to terminals. • Do not leave cards in the following areas: • Where exposed to direct sunlight •...

  • Page 20: Charging

    Charging Insert the battery into the unit charge Set the mode dial to [OFF]. The unit runs on AC power (status indicator lit red) and the battery cannot be charged when the mode dial is set to any position other than [OFF]. Open the card/battery door.
  • Page 21 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. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

  • Page 22: Charging Time, Recordable Time And Remaining Battery Capacity Indication

    To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that the genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. • Be aware that many batteries sold at extremely cheap prices or in situations...
  • Page 23 SD cards are sold separately. Preparations: Set the mode dial to [OFF]. (Check that the status indicator is out.) Inserting or removing an SD card with the power ON may damage the unit and destroy data on the card. Open the card/battery LOCK_OPEN door.

  • Page 24: Turning Power On/Off (Selecting Modes)

    Turning power ON/OFF (Selecting modes) Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely to the desired position. to icon of desired mode. Power OFF Motion picture recording mode (R32) Motion picture playback mode (R52) Status indicator Still picture recording mode • When power is ON: Lit red (R34) (When selecting _ [] I_ I_)

  • Page 25: Quick Starts

    Quick starts are available when the mode is set to [_] and [1_11]. When [QUICK START] is [ON], the unit responds as follows to LCD monitor operations: When opened Shooting can start in approx. 0.6 second. Lit red When closed The unit goes on quick start standby*.

  • Page 26: Setting From The Menu, Changing The Display Language

    Setting from the menu, changing the display language The menu cannot be displayed during recording or playback. For menu items (P.82 "Menu List") Display the menu. MENU The menu displayed differs according to mode. Select the top menu. • To return to the previous screen _1_ _ _ _) (Top menu for [_] and [1_11]...
  • Page 27 Select an item. Close the menu. MENU Enter the selected item. Using the cursor buttons The cursor buttons are used to select and enter items on menus or thumbnail displays. Upwards oTo move the cursor The cursor moves in the direction of the respective cursor buttons _...

  • Page 28: Setting The Date And Time And Adjusting The Lcd Monitor

    Setting the date and time Before recording, check that the date and time have been set. The very first time that power is turned ON, a message appears prompting to set the date and time. Select [YES], press the center of the cursor buttons and proceed to step @.
  • Page 29 and adjusting the LCD monitor oAfter setting the date and time, summer time can be set as in "Setting home city and region" of the world time function (R50). olf [ - - ] is displayed for the date and time, the built-in lithium battery has run down.

  • Page 30: Before Recording

    Before recording Stand with back to sun to avoid subject being in shadow Keep elbows close to body Hold the unit firmly with both hands hite balance SM_-_°ph o n e Using the "sub record" button can be helpful Be careful not to block when recording microphone or sensor waist...
  • Page 31 Recording can be done in two ways: "Automatic recording" or "Manual recording". Automatic recording (motion/still pictures) _This is the default setting at the time of purchase) • To have coloring, focus, and brightness settings made automatically Manual recording (motion/still pictures) (Manually adjust settings such as focus, white balance,...

  • Page 32: Automatic Recording (Motion Pictures)

    Automatic recording (motion pictures) Before recording, open the lens cover. Set to [_]. AUTO Press (_). Start recording. Time elapsed To change aspect ratio to 4:3 ReoCdrding MENU _[ADVANCED]_ [ASPECT]_[4:3] Default aspect ratio at the time of Recording in purchase is set to 16:9 (widescreen).
  • Page 33 Recording times depend on the recording mode selected. Recording times for Panasonic SD cards (approximate) Recording mode SD card capacity 3 min 6 min 12 min 6 min 12 min 25 min 12 min 25 min 50 min 25 min...

  • Page 34: Automatic Recording (Still Pictures)

    0 Automatic recording (still pictures) Before recording, open the lens cover. Set to [O]. AUTO Press @. Take picture. Picture resolution quality • To remove shutter sound (__l Picture MENU ,,[ADVANCED]_[S EFFECT]_[OFF] • To remove on-screen display Pictures remaining MENU (flashes red when zero) _"' _[SETUP]_...

  • Page 35: Picture Quality

    Picture size is 640x480 (0.3 M). The number of pictures that may be recorded depends on the picture quality selected. Picture quality and number of pictures for Panasonic SD cards (approximate) Picture quality SD card capacity 1640 1710 3410 3390...

  • Page 36: Zoom/Avoid Jitter/Maintain

    Zoom/avoid jitter/maintain indicates functions used with motion pictures and [] functions used with still pictures. Optical zoom can be used to enlarge objects by up to 10 times without degradation. d tl+ En,arge wL.estore To enlarge further Digital zoom can be used to enlarge Zoom ratio: lx objects by a maximum of 700 times.
  • Page 37 ==Apply zoom effect to sounds (zoom microphone) Synched with zooming operations, distance sounds are recorded when enlarging and peripheral sounds are recorded at wide angles. MENU _[ADVANCED]_[ZOOM MIC]_[ON] MENU _[ADVANCE D]_[EIS]_[ON] oDefault setting at the time of purchase is [ON]. oThe image stabilizer function cannot be used in shooting...

  • Page 38: Other Recording Options

    Other recording options While recording is paused Display operation icons. Operation icons MANUAL MENU AF/MF Change operation icons. Icons change with each 0 :,---_ _ press, displayed below. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ¸ii_!_!_i_i_:_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!i!!i!i_ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_i!_!!_ ¸i!i!_i_!i ¸!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i ¸!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i ¸!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i ¸!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i ¸!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i ¸!i!i!i!i!i!ii! Backlight compensation function PRE-REC function...
  • Page 39 View explanations of functions during automatic recording (help mode) Select [_)] in step O on the previous Select function to be page. explained. 00® Next Explanation is displayed • To close, select [EXIT] in step _, or press the [MENU] button.
  • Page 40 Other recording options (cont.) Brightens objects that appear dark against backlighting. Display operation icons. Selecting again cancels setting. • Shutting off the power or rotating the mode dial cancels the setting. Still pictures may be taken using the self-timer. Display operation icons.
  • Page 41 Operation icons can be used to set effects, compensate brightness perform other operations in one easy step. indicates functions used with motion pictures and [] functions used with still pictures. Softens skin colors when people's faces are prominent in picture. (_ Display operation icons.

  • Page 42: Pre-Rec Function

    Other recording options (cont.) 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. _1_Display operation icons. (_2_ Select [_T_r_]. • "PRE-REC" is displayed on the LCD monitor screen.

  • Page 43: Function

    Operation icons can be used to set effects, compensate brightness "_ perform other operations in one easy step. indicates functions used with motion pictures and [] functions used with still pictures. olt is not possible to set the PRE-REC function when less than one minute is left for recording pictures.

  • Page 44: Recording Manually (Motion/Still Pictures)

    Recording manually (motion/still pictures) Set to [_] or [1_1]. Select manual recording. MNL displayed MANUAL AUTO AF/MF © • To return to automatic recording _l_ll,, A UTO © Operation icons • To hide operation icons Manually focus the subject if it cannot be brought into focus by automatic focus.

  • Page 45: Scene Mode

    Already prearranged settings can be used. _,_ After steps @ and _ (previous page) MENU _[BASIC]_[SCENE MODE]_select from the five modes below: • Avoids blurring during slow-motion playback or playback pause. (In normal playback, image movement may not look smooth.) •...
  • Page 46 Recording manually (motion/still pictures) (cont.) Restore natural colors according to the light source when coloring has become unnatural. After steps @ and _ (P.44) _1_Select wrw_]. (2_ Set the mode. Mode displayed The mode is changed by one setting in the following sequence each time any cursor button is pressed.
  • Page 47 AUTO =InTo return to automatic adjustment Set to [I-EW_] or (_). • Please adjust white balance first if using in conjunction with iris/gain setting. 10000K --ue 9 000K 8 000K _'--I_(,_'_s Cloudy sky (Rain) 7 000K TV screen )(_( Sunlight Auto white balance range- White fluorescent lamp...

  • Page 48: Shutter Speed

    Recording manually (motion/still pictures) (cont.) Adjust shutter speed to record fast-moving objects, etc. After steps @ and _ (P.44) @ Select SHr_]. _2_Adjust shutter speed. Shutter speed SHTR-: Slower SHTR+: Faster Shutter speed adjustment range 1/60' 1/500 1/8000 During still Slower picture Faster...
  • Page 49 Adjust iris/gain (sensitivity) settings if location is too bright or too dark. After steps @ and _ (P.44) Select [IR_. _Adjust brightness. IRIS-: Darker IRIS+: Brighter Iris/gain value adjustment range CLOSE ..F16 ..F2.0...OPEN (0 dB)..18 dB Iris adjustment Gain adj Darker Brighter...

  • Page 50: Useful Functions

    Useful functions By setting your travel destination, the time difference is automatically calculated and displayed accordingly. Time settings (R28) must be made first. MENU _[BASIC]_[SET WORLD TIME]_[YES] When making the setting the very first time, press the center of the cursor buttons after [SET HOME LOCATION.] appears on the LCD monitor and...

  • Page 51: Guidelines

    The date and time of travel destinations can be recorded, guidelines "1 displayed and the sound of the wind reduced. indicates functions used with motion pictures and [] functions used with still pictures. oWhen setting the travel destination, if the city and region of your travel destination do not appear, select another city and region in the same time...

  • Page 52: Viewing Motion Pictures

    Viewing motion pictures Set to [lIE)]. Volume adjustment Thumbnails are displayed. Select the desired scene. A yellow frame appears _-_'8 around the selected scene. • To fast-forward/rewind While pressed and held, only the scene No. Scene No. changes rapidly. To move to the next page: Release the cursor button when either press the left and right...
  • Page 53 Select _] in step _2_ Only thumbnails (P.52). motion pictures recorded that day appear. Display _. If more than 99 motion pictures Select the date to display. are recorded on the same day, they are divided into separate displays. • To quit displaying thumbnails by date (To display all thumbnails) Select [_]...

  • Page 54: Slow-Motion Playback

    During playback Returns to normal playback. Press and hold _, _ Press and hold to fast-rewind. _Y'_J__ to fast-forward. • Pressing the buttons again changes to fast-forward (fast-rewind) speed. The [i_'] and [4_] buttons appearing on the LCD monitor change to [_,_,]and While playback is paused Returns to normal playback.

  • Page 55: Viewing Still Pictures

    Viewing still pictures Recorded still pictures (scenes) can be played back on the unit. Do not remove the SD card while it is being accessed (card access lamp lit). Set to [1_]. Enter the picture to view. Thumbnails are displayed. Select the desired scene.

  • Page 56: Deleting Motion/Still Pictures

    Deleting motion/still pictures Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor. Do not shut off power or open the card/battery door while the unit is deleting pictures. to [_] or [1_1]. MENU © _While playing back the picture to be deleted •...
  • Page 57 _With thumbnails displayed With thumbnails displayed Select [ALL]. _2_Select [SELECT]. 0o 0÷ 0÷ 0 Select the pictures to delete. 0 (@':0 A red frame appears around the selected pictures. • Selecting a picture a second time deselects it from deletion. •...

  • Page 58: Formatting Cards

    o-,IPreventingaccidental of m0ti0n/still p ictures Formatting cards All data, including locked pictures, are deleted and cannot be restored Locking important pictures prevents when SD cards are formatted. them from being deleted accidentally. Save important data on a PC ahead Even locked pictures are deleted when...

  • Page 59: Setting Dpof For Still Pictures

    Setting DPOF for still pictures DPOF is the acronym for Digital Print Order Format and designates which still pictures are to be printed and how many copies are to be made on SD cards. This information can be used by DPOF printers and stores. _'1_ Set to [1_1].

  • Page 60: Playback On Tv

    Playback on TV 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.20) and set the mode dial to [l_l] or [1_]. Connect the unit and TV with the AV cable (supplied).

  • Page 61: Dvd Recorders

    Motion pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to TV video recorders DVD recorders (hereinafter referred to as "recorder"). For recorders settings, see the operating instructions of the recorders. _ Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.20) and set the mode dial to [_]. Connect the unit and recorder with the AV cable (supplied).

  • Page 62: Printing Pictures From Pictbridge Printers

    Printing pictures from PictBridge printers Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.20), and set the mode dial to a setting other than [OFF]. @_ Connect the unit and printer with the USB cable (supplied). Insert the plugs as far as they will go. Select [PictBridge].
  • Page 63 MENU Display PictBridge menu. (_._ Make print settings. settings • Print DATE PRINT OFF/ON PAPER SIZE STANDARD: Prioritize printer setting, INCH: L size 5x7 INCH: 2L size INCH: Postcard size A4 size PAGE LAYOUT STANDARD: Prioritize printer setting, [_]: No frame print [_-----]]: Frame...

  • Page 64: Using Dvd Burners (Sold Separately)

    Using DVD burners (sold separately) Required equipment (as of February 2008) • DVD burner (VW-BNI*) • Mini AB USB connection cable (included with DVD burner) Use with the VW-BN1 DVD burner is recommended, No guarantees are given for operations involvingthe use of any other DVD burner. Supported discs: 12 cm disc...
  • Page 65 Connect the AC adaptor provided with the DVD burner to the DVD burner. Connect the unit and AC adaptor (R20) and set the mode dial to a position other than [OFF]. _--3_ Connect this unit and the DVD burner with the mini AB USB connection cable.
  • Page 66 Using DVD burners (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. Select [BURN DISC] on the [DVD BURNER] display (R65).
  • Page 67 Select [BURN DISC] on the [DVD BURNER] display (P.65). Select [VIDEO] _ [FAVOURtTE SCENES] _ [SELECT SCENES] [SELECT DATE]. N SI=LI=CT SCENES • SELECT DATE _ Select thumbnails. (_3_ Select a date. Remaining disc space Scene size The selected date is enclosed in a red The selected thumbnail is enclosed...
  • Page 68 Using DVD burners (sold separately) (cont.) Copying using a DVD burner oAfter copying is complete but before erasing the data on the SD card, check that the disc plays back and that data was copied correctly. (R69) oWhile copying is underway, do not turn off the power of the unit or DVD burner or disconnect the mini AB USB connection...
  • Page 69 _'1_ Select [PLAY DISC] on the [DVD BURNER] display (P.65). Select a thumbnail and play back the picture. For details, see the pages below: • Viewing motion pictures (P.52) • Viewing still pictures (P.55) • To cancel MENU Press O - The [DVD BURNER] display now returns.
  • Page 70 The supplied CD-ROM contains the software below: This CD-ROM can only be used on Windows computers. Video editing software MotionSD STUDIO 1.3E This software allows motion pictures and still pictures to be acquired from this unit, edited and output. The acquired motion pictures and still pictures can also be attached...

  • Page 71: End User License Agreement

    Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. End User License Agreement You ("Licensee") are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User License Agreement ("Agreement") on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

  • Page 72: Operating Environment

    Operating environment • Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used. • This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows Windows 98/98SE, Windows Me and Windows • Operation on an upgraded OS is not guaranteed.
  • Page 73 A computer with the specifications below is required to use this software, • Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only. • When two or more USB devices are connected to one PC, or when devices are connected through USB hub or by using USB extension cable, operation is not guaranteed.

  • Page 74: Installing Motionsd Studio

    Installing MotionSD STUDIO • Before installing the software, check your operating environment (R72) 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 75 STUDIO operating instructions (PDF file) Click [All Programs (or [Programs])] _ [Panasonic] _ [MotionSD STUDIO 1.3E] _ [Manual] from the Start menu in Windows. Or, select [Manual] from the [Help] menu at the top of the [Edit Screen] windows in MotionSD STUDIO.

  • Page 76: Using Motionsd Studio

    Using MotionSD STUDIO When this unit is connected to the computer, MotionSD STUDIO starts up automatically. oTo use the application with Windows Vista, log on with administrator authorization or via a standard user account. Guest accounts cannot be used. To use the application with Windows XP or 2000, log on with administrator authorization.
  • Page 77 Mot_o_S0sTu01o icon on the desktop. The window at left appears. • If the icon does not appear on the desktop, select [All Programs (or [Programs])] [Panasonic] _ [MotionSD STUDIO 1.3E] [MotionSD STUDIO] from the start menu. Click [EXIT this screen].

  • Page 78: Using This Unit As An External Drive (Massstorage)

    Using this unit as an external drive (Massstorage) Use the AC adaptor to supply power to this unit and connected devices. Connect the unit and AC adaptor (R20) and set the mode dial to a position other than [OFF]. Connect this unit and a computer with the USB cable (supplied).
  • Page 79 The content of the SD card in the unit can be checked from the computer. Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with the unit are saved in the folder tree below. /B _ Removable D isk(D;)--SD card with data recorded on this unit _ Q DCIM 100CDPFP--Still pictures (Max.
  • Page 80 Checking the connections Connect this unit and a computer with the USB cable (supplied). (P.76) Display the Device Manager. • For Windows 2000 Click [Start] _ [Settings] _ [Control Panel] _ [System] _ [Hardware] [Device Manager] button. • For Windows Click [Start] _ [Control Panel] _ [Performance and Maintenance]...
  • Page 81 Macintosh Mac OS X 10.4 "Tiger" (Don't have to install USB Driver.) PowerPC G5 1.8 GHz or higher Intel ®Core TMDuo, Intel® Core TMSolo 64 MB or more USB port • Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions fulfilled, some personal computers...
  • Page 82 Menus Set the mode dial to [_] or [IDI]. BASIC SCN SCENE MODE Use settings tailored to specific scenes. 4m REC MODE Set the motion picture recording mode. MODE CLOCK Set the date/time. _1_SETUP Make basic settings. i!;il LANG U A G Set the mode dial to [1_] or [1_1].

  • Page 83: Menus

    FSFFI / _ / _ / 6,/ I_I /I_;'' 8]i /[_] /1_i YES / NO / 25x / 7oox OFF / ro_ OFF/[_ 4:3 / _ For details on the SETUP menu (P.84) YES / [_ YES / [_ For details on the SETUP menu (P.84) VOT1RO0...
  • Page 84 Menus (cont.) DISPLAY Display current information or settings on the LCD monitor. • Even when this item is set to [OFF], the operating status, date and world time will remain displayed. DATE FORMAT Select the date display format. QUICK START Start recording instantly.
  • Page 85 (]E) I_ OFF/[_ 32, 94 : This audio system setting is suited to saving the data which has been recorded on SD cards, onto DVD discs using a DVD burner. MPEG This audio system setting is suited to playing back sound on a device which meets the SD-...
  • Page 86 LCD monitor displays Motion picture recording display _'_t_"_/_[_ Recording mode (P.33) 0h00m00s Elapsed recording time (P.32) Power LCD (P.29) Remaining battery power •/mm (Red) Recording/Writing to SD card (P.22) (Green) Recording pause Soft skin mode (P.41) Z00M_ R lh30m Remaining time for recording (P.32) Zoom...
  • Page 87 Motion picture playback display Operatingstatus (R52) • Playback _"/_I_ Fast forward _'_/_N_ Fast rewind _1/1_ Scene shift 11)/411 Frame-by-frame playback Pause Jump to end of last scene/ start of first scene il_./_l| Slow motion playback 0h00m00s Playback time .No.IO Scene number (P.52) Play mode All scenes...

  • Page 88: Messages

    (R56) THE NUMBER PROGRAM IS FULL. CARD DOOR OPENED. Close the card/battery door. "oUse a Panasonic SD card or other SD card applicable for motion picture recording. (R18) ERROR OCCURRED. • If this message appears...
  • Page 89 PLEASE CONNECT AC _You tried connecting the unit to a computer without ADAPTOR connecting the AC adaptor. PLEASE TURN UNIT The unit detected an error. Eject the SD card and shut OFF, THEN TURN ON power off and turn back on. [AGAIN.

  • Page 90: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The power does not turn on. The status indicator Is the battery sufficiently charged? is flashing while using the battery, ITo conserve the battery, power automatically shuts I °ft if the unit is not operated for about 5 minutes. /Power shuts off on...
  • Page 91 The display If the demo (camera introduction) video starts, set changes suddenly• [DEMO MODE] to [OFF]. (P.84) Indications (remaining pictures, When [DISPLAY] of the [SETUP] menu is set to elapsed time, etc.) [OFF], indications other than warnings and the date do not appear on do not appear.
  • Page 92 Troubleshooting (cont.) The sound of the This is an operating sound of the unit; there is nothing motor is being wrong with the unit. recorded, Images do not • Does the input mode on the TV match the connected terminals? appear on TV or appear stretched Set input to the connected...
  • Page 93 ols the unit connected to a computer? When connected to a computer, the unit cannot be The indication operated from the unit itself. disappears, the oShut the power off. tf power does not shut off, eject display does not the SD card, remove and then reinsert the battery work or cannot be (disconnect and reconnect...
  • Page 94 Troubleshooting (cont.) oThe unit detected an error. To protect data, eject [ERROR the SD card and set the mode dial to [OFF]. Power OCCURRED, shuts off about 1 minute later. PLEASE TURN UNIT • If the same message is displayed repeatedly after OFF.
  • Page 95 _Because of specifications, this unit has functions that cannot be used simultaneously. Examples: • When in still picture recording Digital zoom mode • When in still picture recording mode Fade • While the PRE-REC function is being set • When in still picture recording mode •...

  • Page 96: Cautions For Use

    Cautions for use • 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 sound on the SD Video Camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave...
  • Page 97 oThe memory capacity indicated on the SD card label is the total of the capacity for copyright protection and management, and that ordinarily used by the unit, computers, etc. oMiniSD cards require a purpose-specific adaptor. Do not insert just the miniSD card or just the adaptor.
  • Page 98 Cautions for use (cont.) • Use the supplied AC adaptor. • If the battery itself is too hot or too cold, it may take time to charge or may not charge at all. • Keep the AC adaptor at least 1 m (3.3 feet) away from the radio. (Interference may affect the radio.) •...
  • Page 99 olf condensation adheres to the unit, the lens may fog and the unit and SD card may not function properly. Avoid sharp changes in temperature and humidity. oCondensation may adhere in the following cases: • After summer rain showers or in humid places where the air is thick with steam •...

  • Page 100: Specifications

    Specifications SD Video Camera : Information for your safety EIA Standard: 525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color signal 1/6" CCD image sensor Total: 680 K Effective pixels: Moving picture: 340 K (4:3), 300 K (16:9) Still picture: 350 K (4:3) Auto Iris, F1.8 to F2.4 Focal length: 2.3 mm to 23.0 mm...
  • Page 101 Motion pictures SD Memory Card: 256 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB (FAT12 and FAT16 format corresponding) SDHC Memory Card: 4 GB/8 GB/16 GB (FAT32 format corresponding) 704 x 480 Refer to page 33. MPEG2 (SD-Video standard compliant) XP: 10 Mbps (VBR), SP: 5 Mbps (VBR), LP: 2.5 Mbps (VBR) MPEG1-Layer2...

  • Page 102: Optional Accessories

    Optional accessories !i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!ii_i_i!_i_i!_!! iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_i_i_i_!!_!_!_!_!_!_!_ _!_!_!_!_i_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii _i_i!iiii_ii!i_ii_i_ _ilililililililil _ilililililililil _ililililililili _ililililililil _ilililililil _ililililili _ilililili _ilililil VW-VBJ10 1000 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack RP-SDK02GU High Speed 2 GB SD Memory Card RP-SDH01GU1A High Speed 1 GB SD Memory Card RP-SDK512U1A High Speed 512 MB SD Memory Card RP-SDH256U High Speed 256 MB SD Memory Card RP-SDR04GU1K...
  • Page 103 THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 In CANADA,...

  • Page 104: Requestfor Service Notice

    Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 1590 Touhy Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007...
  • Page 105 Canada: As per Service Center listed in Canadian warranty information (R 108) Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: httt_://www.t_stc.t_anasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: nDcDarts(_us.Danasonic.com You may also contact...

  • Page 106: Limited Warranty (For Usa Customers)

    San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, Puerto Rico 00985 New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Video Products Limited Warranty Warranty Coverage Limited If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer...
  • Page 107 For Carry-In, Mail-In (prepaid) or In-HomeService (as applicable) in the United States call toll free contact number listed above or visit Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. In-Home service, if applicable, requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer and does not include removal or re-installation of an installed product.

  • Page 108: Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in materiat and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase. Camcorder Product - One (1) year, parts and labour...

  • Page 109: Frame-By-Frame Playback

    Aperture ......Operation icons ....Audio rec ....32, 84, 94 Auto focus ..... 31,44 PictBridge ......Auto slow shutter ....Picture quality ..... Power LCD ....... Power save ....... Backlight compensation ..... PRE-REC function ....Battery ......Beep sound ......
  • Page 110 Ponga el selector de modo en [OFF]. Abra la tapa de la tarjeta/ bateria. Abra la tapa deslizando la palanca de la tapa de la tarjeta/bateria a la posicion "OPEN". Inserte la bateria. Insercion de tarjetas 8D (vendidas separadamente) Palanca la etiqueta hacia arriba.
  • Page 111 Abra la cubierta Ponga el selector de terminal. modo en otra posici6n que no sea [OFF]. Seleccione [Si]. Enchufe la clavija de CC en el terminal de entrada de CC de la unidad. IFndicador de estado Parpadeando en rojo : Cargandose Ponga la fecha y la hora.
  • Page 112 MENU © • El idioma de la visualizacion del menu se puede cambiar M(_)U ,'[LANGUAG E] ÷ P6ngalo en [0]. P6ngalo en [_]. ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ Toma de imagen. Inicio de grabaci6n. ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ Parada de grabaci6n. ÷...
  • Page 113 P6ngaloen [1_]. P6ngalo en [1_]. ® ÷ ® Seleccione la escena Seleccione la escena deseada. ® deseada. ® ® ÷ Reproducci6n/Pausa InicioiPausa de diaporamas ® A la A la A la A la ® anterior siguiente anterior siguiente ÷ Vuelve al paso Vuelve al paso Durante la reproducci6n...
  • Page 114 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de lnfanteda, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler...

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