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Panasonic SDR-S26 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
SD Video Camera
SDR-S26
Model No.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
LSQT1490 B
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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions SD Video Camera SDR-S26 Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. LSQT1490 B...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Information for Your Safety WARNING: The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, The mains plug of the power supply cord shall ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT remain readily operable. DAMAGE, To completely disconnect this apparatus from ≥...
  • Page 3 ∫ Indemnity concerning recording ∫ Licenses content ≥ SDHC Logo is a trademark. ≥ U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,549; 6,381,747; The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for 7,050,698; 6,516,132; and 5,583,936. the loss of recordings due to malfunction or This product incorporates copyright protection defect of this unit, its accessories or recordable technology that is protected by U.S.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Recording (Advanced) Information for Your Safety ......2 Accessories.............6 [1] Recording functions of operation icons........... 35 Preparation Operation icons ........36 Backlight compensation/Fade/Help Before using mode/MagicPix/Soft skin mode/ PRE-REC/Face detection/Self-timer [1] Parts identification and handling ..7 [2] Recording functions of menus ..41 [2] Power supply ........
  • Page 5 [3] With other video devices ....67 Recording (dubbing) images onto other video devices........67 [4] With a printer (PictBridge) ....68 With a PC Before using [1] What you can do with a PC....70 [2] Operating environment ..... 71 End User License Agreement....

  • Page 6: Accessories

    Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Battery pack AV cable VW-VBJ10 K2KC4CB00022 ≥ The battery is not charged. Be sure to charge the battery before using this unit. (l 11) AC adaptor USB cable VSK0695 K1HA05AD0006 AC cable CD-ROM K2CA2CA00029 or K2CA2CA00025...

  • Page 7: Preparation

    Preparation Parts identification and Before using handling 9 10 11 12 13 LCD monitor open LCD monitor Joystick Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of LCD monitor the arrow with your fingers. Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.

  • Page 8: Lens Cover

    Joystick Lens cover Use the joystick to select the recording For the lens protection, be sure to close the functions and playback operations, and to lens cover when not in use. operate the menu screen. Slide open/close switch for the lens cover. Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select a setting or scene and then press the joystick to set it.
  • Page 9 26 Tripod receptacle 27 Battery cover (l 10) 19 Status indicator (l 11, 18) 28 Battery cover release button [PUSH/ SLIDE OPEN] (l 10) 20 Mode dial (l 18) 21 Recording start/stop button (l 27, 30) 22 Terminal cover Tripod receptacle 23 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] This is a hole for attaching the unit to the (l 58, 67)

  • Page 10: Power Supply

    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 11: Charging The Battery

    ≥ Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. Also, do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (VW-VBJ10). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

  • Page 12: Connecting To The Ac Outlet

    ∫ About charging errors If the status indicator does the following: Does not flash: Remove and reinsert the battery, and disconnect and reconnect the AC adaptor. If the status indicator still does not flash, contact consumer support. Flashes rapidly at approx. 0.25 seconds intervals: The battery cannot be charged.

  • Page 13: Charging Time And Recordable Time

    Charging time and recordable time ∫ Charging time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60% Battery model number Voltage/Capacity (Minimum) Charging time Supplied battery/ 3.6 V/940 mAh 2 h 15 min VW-VBJ10 (optional) ≥ If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 oC (77 oF), the charging time will become longer. ∫...

  • Page 14: About Sd Cards

    SD card. (l 57) ≥ We recommend that you use a Panasonic brand SD card. ≥ When using an SD card on which data has been written many times, the remaining time left for recording may be reduced.
  • Page 15 We recommend using SD cards conforming to Class 2 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating or the following SD cards made by Panasonic for motion picture recording. (If another kind of SD card is used, the recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording.)

  • Page 16: Access Lamp

    Access lamp  A SD card access lamp [ACCESS] ≥ When this unit accesses the SD card, the lamp lights up. ≥ When lamp is on, do not sOpen the SD card slot cover and remove the SD card sOperate the mode dial sRemove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor ≥...

  • Page 17: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card

    Preparation Inserting/removing an SD Before using card Caution: If the SD card is inserted or removed while the power is on, this unit may malfunction or the data recorded on the SD card may be lost.   A Label side ...

  • Page 18: Setup

    Preparation Turning the unit on/off Setup Selecting a mode Rotate the mode dial to switch to recording, playback or power OFF.  ≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button A if changing from OFF to another mode.

  • 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 The menu displayed differs depending on the position of the mode dial. selection. Select the desired top menu, then move the joystick right or press the joystick.

  • Page 20: Language Selection

    [DATE/TIME] (l 22) Language selection [DATE FORMAT] (l 22) [FORMAT CARD] (l 57) You can select the language displayed on the [QUICK START] (l 33) screen. [ECONOMY] Press the MENU button, then ≥ [OFF] ≥ [5 MINUTES] select [LANGUAGE] and press [OFF]: the joystick.
  • Page 21 Motion picture playback menus [LCD SET] (l 24) ∫ [EDIT SCENE] [EXT. DISPLAY] (l 59) [INITIAL SET] [LOCK SET] (l 54) [DELETE] (l 52) ≥ [YES] ≥ [NO] ∫ [SETUP] When there is a menu that cannot be selected [RESUME PLAY] (l 48) due to another function or mode being [TV ASPECT] (l 59) activated, set to [YES] for changing the menu...

  • Page 22: 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 press the joystick. Perform steps 2 and 3 below to set the date and time. ¬...

  • Page 23: World Time Setting (Displaying The Time Of The Travel Destination)

    World time setting (Displaying the time of the travel destination) It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region and the travel destination. Select the menu. (l 19) destination appears after setting the home region successively.

  • Page 24: Adjusting Lcd Monitor

    Preparation Adjusting LCD monitor Setup ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. Adjusting the brightness and Increasing and decreasing the color level brightness of the entire LCD monitor Select the menu. (l 19) Select the menu. (l 19) [SETUP] # [LCD SET] # [YES] [SETUP] # [POWER LCD] # desired setting...

  • Page 25: Recording

    Recording Before recording Recording (Basic) ∫ Basic camera positioning 1 Hold the camera with both hands. Put your hand through the grip belt. Do not cover the microphones.   2 Keep your arms near your body. 3 Separate your legs for better balance. ≥...
  • Page 26 It is automatically set to the following modes depending on the objects and recording ≥ Due to conditions, a different mode may be conditions. identified for the same subject. ≥ Modes are selected automatically by the unit, Mode Scene/Effect so it may not choose desired mode depending Portrait When the object is on the recording conditions.

  • Page 27: Recording Motion Pictures

    Recording Recording motion pictures Recording (Basic) ≥ Open the lens cover before turning the unit on. ∫ Screen indications Rotate the mode dial to select and open the LCD monitor. 0h00m10s 0h00m10s 0h00m10s  R 12h45m R 12h45m R 12h45m Press the recording start/stop button to start recording.

  • Page 28: Record Motion Picture To Be Uploaded To Youtube

    Record motion picture to be Audio recording modes uploaded to YouTube This mode switches the method for recording audio to an SD card. You can record motion pictures of under 10 minutes, suitable for uploading to YouTube. Select the menu. (l 19) Press the WEB MODE button.

  • Page 29: Recording Modes And Recordable Time

    Recording modes and recordable time To change the picture quality of the motion picture Select the menu. (l 19) [BASIC] # [REC MODE] # desired setting Recording mode (High quality) (Normal) (Long play) SD card 256 MB 3 min 6 min 12 min 512 MB 6 min...

  • Page 30: Recording Still Pictures

    Recording Recording still pictures Recording (Basic) ≥ Open the lens cover before turning the unit on. Rotate the mode dial to select ∫ Screen indications and open the LCD monitor.  Press the recording start/stop R 12345 R 12345 R 12345 button.

  • Page 31: Number Of Pixels

    Number of pixels Recording with a shutter sound effect Select the menu. (l 19) Select the menu. (l 19) [BASIC] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired [ADVANCED] # [SHTR EFFECT] # [ON] setting Icon Aspect Number of pixels ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. 640k480 16:9 640k360...

  • Page 32: Recording Functions

    Recording Recording functions Recording (Basic) ≥ When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit Zoom in/out function can focus on a subject approx. 2 cm (0.8z) away from the lens. (Macro function) You can zoom in up to 70k optically. ≥...

  • Page 33: Recording Yourself

    Quick start To use the zoom microphone function This unit will resume recording/pause mode The zoom microphone is linked to the zooming about 0.8 seconds after the LCD monitor is operation so that far-away sounds with a tele- reopened. shot and close-up sounds with a wide-angle shot ≥...

  • Page 34: Optical Image Stabilizer Function

    ≥ In the following cases, the image stabilizer ≥ In the Quick start mode it may take some time function may not work effectively. for automatic white balance to adjust, if the jWhen the digital zoom is used scene being recorded has a light source jWhen the unit is shaken greatly different from the scene last recorded.

  • Page 35: Recording (Advanced)

    Recording Recording functions of Recording (Advanced) operation icons Set the recording functions by selecting the operation icons to add different effects to the recorded images. ENTER ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Press the joystick, and icons will be displayed on the screen. 1/3 1/3 NEXT 1/3 NEXT NEXT...

  • Page 36: Operation Icons

    Operation icons Backlight compensation/Fade/Help mode/MagicPix/Soft skin mode/PRE-REC/Face detection/Self-timer Video recording mode Backlight Fade Help mode compensation 1/3 1/3 NEXT 1/3 NEXT NEXT 1/3 1/3 NEXT 1/3 NEXT NEXT 1/3 1/3 NEXT 1/3 NEXT NEXT 1/3 1/3 NEXT 1/3 NEXT NEXT MagicPix Soft skin mode PRE-REC...

  • Page 37: Picture Recording Mode

    Picture recording mode Backlight Ø Self-timer Help mode compensation 1/3 1/3 NEXT 1/3 NEXT NEXT 1/3 1/3 NEXT 1/3 NEXT NEXT 1/3 1/3 NEXT 1/3 NEXT NEXT 1/3 1/3 NEXT 1/3 NEXT NEXT Soft skin mode 2/3 2/3 NEXT 2/3 NEXT NEXT 2/3 2/3 NEXT 2/3 NEXT...
  • Page 38 Function Effect Help mode This explains the recording functions. Select the desired icon with the joystick to display an explanation on the screen. To exit the help mode EXIT EXIT EXIT Press the MENU button or select [EXIT]. 1/3 1/3 NEXT 1/3 NEXT NEXT MagicPix...
  • Page 39 Function Effect Self-timer This is for recording still pictures using the timer. Use this function to include yourself in the picture. Press the recording start/stop button, the [Ø] indication blinks for about 10 seconds and then the still picture is recorded. ≥...
  • Page 40 Face detection: ≥ In the following case, faces may not be detected in some recording conditions. jFaces are not full-faces jFaces are tilted jFaces are extremely bright or dark jShadows on faces jFaces are not completely exposed (for instance wearing sunglasses) jThe size of a face is small on the screen.

  • Page 41: Backlight Compensation/Fade/Help

    Recording Recording functions of Recording (Advanced) menus Menus Aspect ratio/Wind noise reduction/Guideline/Auto slow shutter ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Function Effect/Setting method Aspect ratio This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs (16:9) and regular TVs (4:3). (Only when the mode dial is set to Select the menu.
  • Page 42 Auto slow shutter mode: ≥ When the auto slow shutter mode is selected, the slowest shutter speed changes from 1/60 to 1/30. ≥ When the shutter speed becomes 1/30, the screen display may be seen as if frames are missed and afterimages may appear. ≥...

  • Page 43: Manual Recording Functions

    Recording Manual recording functions Recording (Advanced) Each time you press the MANUAL AF/MF button: MANUAL AF/MF 1 Manual mode The icon shown in the illustration appears.  White balance Aperture adjustment 4/4 4/4 NEXT 4/4 NEXT NEXT Shutter speed 2 Manual focus mode 4/4 4/4 NEXT 4/4 NEXT NEXT...

  • Page 44: Scene Mode

    ≥ If you record a subject illuminated with bright Scene mode light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines of light may appear. When you record images in different situations, ≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the sports mode this mode automatically sets optimum shutter does not function.

  • Page 45: White Balance

    White balance To set the white balance manually Select [ ] with the joystick, and The automatic white balance function may not fill the screen with a white reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can subject.

  • Page 46: Manual Shutter Speed/Aperture Adjustment

    Manual shutter speed/ ≥ When setting both the shutter speed and the iris/gain value, set the shutter speed and then aperture adjustment set the iris/gain value. Shutter Speed: ∫ Manual shutter speed adjustment Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. ≥ Avoid recording under fluorescent light, Aperture: mercury light or sodium light because the color Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too...

  • Page 47: Playback

    Playback Motion picture playback Playback ENTER 1/;: Playback/Pause Skip playback (backward) Skip playback (forward) Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails. ∫: Rotate the mode dial to select Select the playback operation with the joystick. Select the scene to be played back, then press the joystick.

  • Page 48: During Playback

    Move and hold the joystick left or right. ≥ Sound will be heard only during normal playback. ≥ When the amount of time recorded on the scene is too short, playback may not be possible. ≥ When a scene is displayed as [ ] on the thumbnail display, playback is not possible.
  • Page 49 Playing back motion pictures by date Scenes recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. Select (BY DATE), then press the joystick. Select the playback date, then press the joystick. Select the scene to be played back, then press the joystick. To select a different date Select (BY DATE), then press the joystick.

  • Page 50: Still Picture Playback

    Playback Still picture playback Playback ENTER 1/;: Slide show start/pause. Plays back the previous picture. Plays back the next picture. Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails. ∫: Rotate the mode dial to select Select the playback operation with the joystick. Select the file to be played back, then press the joystick.
  • Page 51 ∫ About still picture compatibility Changing the interval of playback ≥ This unit is compliant with the unified standard for the slide show DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Select the menu. (l 19) Information Technology Industries Association).

  • Page 52: Editing

    Playback Deleting scenes/files Editing Important: The deleted scenes/files cannot be restored. ENTER ¬ Deleting motion picture scenes: Deleting multiple scenes/ Rotate the mode dial to select files ¬ Deleting still picture files: Rotate the mode dial to select Press the button in the thumbnail display.

  • Page 53: Deleting The Copied Scenes Collectively

    ≥ To unselect the scene/file, press the joystick ≥ The locked scenes or scenes of which copied again. information was destroyed cannot be deleted. ≥ Up to 50 scenes/files can be selected to be deleted. ∫ When you stop deleting halfway Press the MENU button while deleting.

  • Page 54: Editing Scenes

    Playback Editing scenes Editing ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Function Operating method Locking motion Select the menu. (l 19) [EDIT SCENE] # [LOCK SET] # [YES] pictures Select the scene to be protected, then press This is for preventing the joystick.

  • Page 55: Editing Still Pictures

    Playback Editing still pictures Editing ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Function Operating method Locking still pictures Select the menu. (l 19) [PICT. SETUP] # [LOCK SET] # [YES] This is for preventing still picture files from being Select the file to be protected, then press the deleted by mistake.

  • Page 56: Dpof Setting

    Function Operating method DPOF setting Select the menu. (l 19) [PICT. SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [SET] This is for writing the print Select the file to be set, then press the joystick. data on selected still pictures. ∫ What is DPOF? DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a format which allows the user of a digital...

  • Page 57: Sd Card Management

    Playback Formatting an SD card SD card management This is for initializing SD cards. Please be aware that if an SD card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the card will be erased. Store important data on a PC, etc. Select the menu.

  • Page 58: With Other Products

    Playback Playback on TV With other products 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. ≥ If you have a TV with an SD card slot, the motion pictures and still pictures recorded on an SD card may be played back on the TV.
  • Page 59 ∫ To watch images with a 16:9 ∫ To display the on-screen aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3) information on the TV If the images are squeezed horizontally on a TV The information displayed on the screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio, change the menu setting (operation icon and time code etc.) can be to play back the pictures in the original aspect displayed on the TV.

  • Page 60: With A Dvd Burner

    Playback With a DVD burner With other products It is possible to copy images that have been recorded on this unit to discs by connecting the optional DVD burner. The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. (l 66) Device capable of copying images to discs by connecting to this unit sDVD burner/VW-BN1 ≥...

  • Page 61: Connecting This Unit To The Dvd Burner

    Connecting this unit to the DVD burner Connect this unit to the DVD burner to copy data to discs or play back motion pictures or still pictures that were copied to a disc.  Mini B Mini A  A Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with the DVD burner) B DVD burner (optional) ≥...

  • Page 62: Dvd Copy Function

    DVD COPY function Images recorded on this unit can be backed up to discs. Copied information is recorded in the motion picture scenes that are copied to a disc using the DVD COPY function. It is possible to write only scenes that are added after copying or delete the copied scenes as a group.

  • Page 63: Favorite Scenes Function

    FAVORITE SCENES function It is possible to select motion picture scenes recorded on this unit and record them on a single DVD disc, as well as copy scenes by selecting the recording date. ¬ Connect this unit to the DVD burner. (l 61) 3 Selecting the scenes to copy to 1 disc Select scenes from the recorded motion pictures to copy to a single DVD disc.
  • Page 64 4 Selecting the scenes by date to copy to discs Scenes recorded with this unit are selectively copied by date to DVD discs. Select menus with the following procedures. [BURN DISC] # [VIDEO] # [FAVORITE SCENES] # [SELECT DATE] Select the date to be copied and then press the joystick. ≥...

  • Page 65: Notes For Copying Data To Discs Using The Dvd Burner

    Notes for copying data to When a disc that was created with this unit and the DVD burner is inserted into the DVD discs using the DVD burner recorder, a message may be displayed prompting you to format the disc. Do not format the disc because all data will be erased When deleting data on the SD card after and cannot be recovered.

  • Page 66: Playing Back A Disc Inserted In The Dvd Burner

    Playing back a disc inserted in the DVD burner You can play back the motion pictures or the still pictures copied to a disc. ENTER Connect this unit to the DVD burner. (l 61) Select [PLAY DISC], then press the joystick. ≥...

  • Page 67: With Other Video Devices

    Playback With other video devices With other products Start playback on this unit. Recording (dubbing) images Then start recording on the onto other video devices connected device. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying To stop recording (dubbing) about the battery running down.

  • Page 68: With A Printer (Pictbridge)

    Playback With a printer (PictBridge) With other products To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer.) ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. A USB cable (supplied) ≥...
  • Page 69 ≥ When the unit is connected directly to the Select the paper size setting on printer, the DPOF settings cannot be used. [PAPER SIZE], then press the ≥ Connect the printer directly to this unit. Do not joystick. use a USB hub. [STANDARD]: Size specific to the printer [4k5 INCH]: L size...

  • Page 70: With A Pc

    With a PC What you can do with a PC Before using When you have installed VideoCam Suite from the supplied CD-ROM and connected your PC to the unit, you can perform the operations described below.     ...

  • Page 71: Operating Environment

    With a PC Operating environment Before using ≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a DVD.) ≥ When two or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables, proper operation is not guaranteed.
  • Page 72 ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used. ≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only. ≥ This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me and Windows NT.

  • Page 73: End User License Agreement

    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 74: Setup

    With a PC Installation Setup When installing the software, log on to your ≥ If the country or region cannot be selected, computer as the Administrator or with a user select [NTSC Area]. name with equivalent authorization. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.) ≥...

  • Page 75: Uninstalling The Software

    ∫ For Windows XP Select [Yes, I want to restart my Select [start] # [Control Panel] computer now.], then click # [Add or Remove Programs]. [Finish]. Select [VideoCam Suite 2.0], then The PC must be rebooted for the application to work. click [Remove].

  • Page 76: Connection And Recognition

    With a PC Connection and recognition Setup After the software is installed, the unit must be connected to the PC and be correctly recognized by the ≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC. A USB cable (supplied) ≥ Insert the USB connectors as far as they will ≥...

  • Page 77: To Disconnect Usb Cable Safely

    ≥ Windows 2000: ∫ Copying still pictures on PC Card reader/writer function (mass storage) When the unit is connected to a PC and the SD card can be used as an external drive, still ∫ Example folder structure pictures on the drive can be copied to the PC with Windows Explorer or other programmes.

  • Page 78: Using Software

    ≥ When using VideoCam Suite, log on to your PC as Administrator (or with a login name equally authorized). If you log on with a login name other than Administrator, the software cannot be used. Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [Panasonic] # [VideoCam Suite 2.0] # [VideoCam Suite].

  • Page 79: Upload To Youtube

    Upload to YouTube You can easily upload motion pictures to YouTube with the VideoCam Suite. You need to record the motion picture to upload in web mode. (l 28) Connect this unit to a PC. (l 76) Select [WEB MODE] then press the joystick.

  • Page 80: Using A Macintosh

    With a PC If using a Macintosh Using a Macintosh ∫ Operating environment for the card reader/writer function (mass storage) Personal computer Macintosh Mac OS X v10.4 Mac OS X v10.5 PowerPC G5 (1.9 GHz or higher) Intel Core Duo Intel Core Solo Interface USB port...

  • Page 81: Others

    Others Indications Indications Intelligent auto mode (l 25) ∫ Recording indications Normal mode Motion picture recording Portrait mode  0h00m00s Scenery mode R 0h30m Spotlight mode 1/100 OPEN Low light mode NOV.15.2009 12:34 PM Manual focus (l 44) Still picture recording Zoom magnification indication ...
  • Page 82 ∫ Playback indications Scene mode (l 44) Motion picture playback Sports mode Portrait mode Low light mode Spotlight mode Surf & snow mode White balance (l 45) Still picture playback Auto white balance Indoor mode (recording under incandescent lamp) Outdoor mode Manual adjustment mode Self-Timer recording (l 39) Ø...
  • Page 83 ∫ Indications when other products 100-0001 Still picture folder/file number display are connected DPOF already set The DVD burner is connected (to more than 1) (l 56) When the [BURN DISC] menu Number of recording pixels for is selected still pictures (l 100) When the [PLAY DISC] menu 640k480 is selected...

  • Page 84: Messages

    SD card to a PC, etc. before formatting the SD card. ≥ When using any other card Use a Panasonic SD card or another SD card which can be used to record motion pictures. (l 15) EXIT THE MENU THEN CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE.

  • Page 85: About Recovery

    About recovery It is possible that the system cannot complete writing of a file normally when, for example, power is turned off for some reason during recording or editing. If faulty management information is found when an SD card is accessed, the following message may appear.

  • Page 86: Helpful Hints

    Others Functions that cannot be Helpful hints used simultaneously Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s specifications. The table below shows examples of functions restricted by various conditions. Conditions which Functions disable the functions Digital zoom ≥...

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting Helpful hints Problem Check points This unit cannot be ≥ Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (l 11) turned on. ≥ Make sure the LCD monitor is opened. ≥ The battery is affected by ambient temperature. In cold This unit does not stay places, the battery using time becomes shorter.
  • Page 88 Problem Check points A clicking sound is heard ≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a when the power is turned malfunction. off. The screen has changed ≥ If you set [DEMO MODE] to [ON] without inserting an SD suddenly.
  • Page 89 Problem Check points Recording stops ≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture suddenly during motion recording. (l 15) picture recording on an ≥ When using an SD card on which data has been written SD card. many times and the data writing speed has reduced, the recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording.
  • Page 90 Problem Check points Even if an SD card is ≥ Either this unit or the SD card may be damaged. Please formatted, it cannot be contact consumer support. used. ≥ Use an SD card from 8 MB to 32 GB with this unit. (l 14) The indication ≥...
  • Page 91 With other products Problem Check points The sound does not play ≥ When the scenes recorded on an SD card by setting back properly when a [AUDIO REC] to [MPEG] are copied to a DVD disc using DVD disc that has been the DVD burner and then played back with any other copied using the DVD devices, sound may not play back properly.

  • Page 92: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for use Do not spray insecticides or volatile About this unit chemicals onto the unit. ≥ If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its ≥ The unit and SD card become warm after long body may be marred and the surface finish operation, but this is not a malfunction.

  • Page 93: About The Battery

    If you drop the battery accidentally, check to When you are not going to use the unit for an see if the terminals are damaged. extended time ≥ Inserting a battery with damaged terminals can ≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet, damage the unit.

  • Page 94: About The Ac Adaptor

    Causes of condensation About the AC adaptor Condensation takes place when the ambient temperature or humidity is changed as ≥ If the temperature of the battery is extremely follows. high or extremely low, charging may take time ≥ When this unit is brought inside from the cold or the battery may not be charged.

  • Page 95: Explanation Of Terms

    Others Explanation of terms Automatic white balance white balance adjustment range, use the manual white balance adjustment mode. White balance adjustment recognizes the color of light and adjusts so the white color will White balance adjustment become a purer white. The unit determines the hue of light that comes through the lens, thereby White balance adjustment determines the white judging the recording condition, and selects the...
  • Page 96 Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects Since whatever is shiny or glistens is brought into focus, it is hard to focus on the subject to be recorded. The focus may become blurry when recording subjects at the beach, night views or in scenes involving fireworks or special lights.

  • Page 97: Specifications

    Others Specifications 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: 3.0 W, Charging: 4.5 W Signal system EIA Standard: 525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color signal Recording format Based on the SD-Video standard Image sensor...
  • Page 98 Mass Approx. 235 g (Approx. 0.52 lbs.) [without battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)] Mass in operation Approx. 257 g (Approx. 0.57 lbs.) [with battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)] Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Operating humidity 10% to 80% Motion pictures...
  • Page 99 Still pictures Recording media SD Memory Card: 8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/128 MB/256 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB (FAT12 and FAT16 format corresponding) SDHC Memory Card: 4 GB/6 GB/8 GB/12 GB/16 GB/32 GB (FAT32 format corresponding) Compression JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding Picture size 640k480 (4:3), 640k360 (16:9)

  • Page 100: Number Of Recordable Pictures

    Number of recordable pictures Picture size (640k480) (640k360) SD card 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 1710 1710 512 MB 3390 3390 1 GB 6790 6790 2 GB 13820 13820 4 GB 27150 27150 6 GB 41280 41280...
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  • Page 104: Useful Information

    To obtain information in the Republic of Mexico contact us at: email: atencion.clientes@mx.panasonic.com Or you may contact us in the next following phones numbers: 01800-VIP-PANA (01800-847-7262) - Interior (55) 5000-1200 - Mexico D.F. and Metropolitan Area Printed in Indonesia LSQT1490 B F1208RA1019 Panasonic Corporation Web site: http://panasonic.net...

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