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Panasonic SDR-S10P Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic SDR-S10P Operating Instructions Manual

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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions
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Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

Operating Instructions

SDR-S10P/PC
Model No.
SD Video Camera
VQT1D97

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca Operating Instructions SDR-S10P/PC Model No.

  • Page 2: Things You Should Know

    Things You Should Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the right.
  • Page 3 THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Panasonic SDR-S10P Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) VQT1D97...
  • 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. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings.
  • Page 5 Precautions USE & LOCATION WARNING ≥ TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your camera and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the power supply or operate your camera if it gets wet. Your camera has been designed for outdoor use, however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet,...
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT ∫ Carefully 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. Battery Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) ≥...
  • Page 7 U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION: A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery. -If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before using Quick Guide ...10 Features ...14 Water resistance... 14 Shock proof ... 15 Accessories ...16 Parts identification and handling ...16 Attaching to a tripod ... 19 Using the LCD monitor ... 20 SD card...21 Concerning the cards that can be used on this unit ...
  • Page 9 With other products With a TV...75 Playback on TV ... 75 With a DVD recorder ...77 Copying (dubbing) recordings onto a DVD recorder ... 77 With a VCR...78 Recording (dubbing) images onto other video devices ... 78 With a printer (PictBridge)...79 With a computer With a computer (Windows) ...82 What you can do with...

  • Page 10: Before Using

    Before using Before using Quick Guide ∫ To insert/remove the battery. Slide the card/battery door lock to OPEN and then open the card/ battery door. ≥ When the card/battery door does not open, place your finger on the [ and open the card/battery door. (To insert the battery) Insert the battery until it clicks paying attention to the direction of...
  • Page 11 ∫ Charging the battery. ≥ Set the mode dial to OFF. The battery cannot be charged when this unit is turned on. Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) A to this unit and the AC outlet. 1 Slide the terminal cover lock to OPEN and then open the terminal cover.

  • Page 12: Recording Motion Pictures

    Before using Insert/remove the SD card into/ from the card slot. ≥ When inserting an SD card, Place the label side A upwards and then press it straight in as far as it goes. ≥ When removing the SD card, press the center of the SD card and then pull it straight out.

  • Page 13: Motion Picture Playback

    ∫ Motion picture playback ≥ Rotate the mode dial to select Select the scene to be played back. Press the cursor button in the center. Press the cursor button to operate. 1/;: Playback/Pause :: Skip playback (backward) 9: Skip playback (forward) Stops the playback and shows the ∫: thumbnails.

  • Page 14: Features

    Before using Features Water resistance This unit is a water-resistant video camera complying with the IPX4 specifications* of the IEC 60529 “Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)”. Holding this unit with wet hands or some water splashing onto it will not cause it to malfunction, but this unit cannot be used underwater.

  • Page 15: Shock Proof

    Shock proof This unit is a high shock-proof video camera that passed a drop test* from a height of 1.2 m (4 feet). * This test confirmed to “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5 – Shock”. (The product was dropped on top of 5 cm (2z) thick plywood.) This does not guarantee that the unit will not be damaged or malfunction.

  • Page 16: Accessories

    Before using Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. SD Memory Card (2 GB) Battery pack VW-VBJ10 AC adaptor VSK0688 AC cable K2CA2CA00029 or K2CA2CA00025 AV cable K2KZ9CB00002 2-way hand strap VFC4260 USB cable K2KZ4CB00011 CD-ROM VQT1D97 Parts identification and handling Lens White balance sensor (l 61)
  • Page 17 When recording: Zoom button [W/T] (l 50) When playing back: Volume button [sVOLr] (l 66) 9 10 11 12 Attachment screw for tripod adaptor (l 19) 10 Card access lamp [ACCESS] (l 32, 89) 11 Card/battery door lock [LOCK 21 OPEN] (l 18, 26, 31) 12 Card/battery door (l 18, 26, 31) 13 Battery slot [BATT] (l 24)
  • Page 18 Before using 23 24 23 Terminal cover 24 Terminal cover lock [LOCK 21 OPEN] (l 75, 78, 79, 88) 25 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l 75, 78) 26 USB terminal [ ] (l 80, 89) 27 DC input terminal [DC IN 4.8V] (l 25) 28 Sub record button (l 43) ≥...

  • Page 19: Attaching To A Tripod

    Strap fixture We recommend using the 2-way hand strap (supplied) to prevent the unit from dropping. Attach the 2-way hand strap 1 to this unit. ∫ To use as a grip belt. Attach the tripod adaptor 2 to the attachment screw for tripod adaptor on this unit.

  • Page 20: Using The Lcd Monitor

    Before using Using the LCD monitor You can record the image while viewing it on the LCD monitor. Place your finger on the LCD monitor open part A and pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow. ≥...

  • Page 21: Sd Card

    SD card This unit can be used for recording motion pictures and still pictures to an SD card. Concerning the cards that can be used on this unit Capacity 8 MB, 16 MB Recording motion – pictures Recording still pictures *1 Cannot be guaranteed in operation.

  • Page 22: Picture Recording

    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 23: Handling Precautions

    ∫ Handling precautions ≥ Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card. ≥ Do not expose the terminals of the card to water, garbage or dust. ≥ Do not place in the following areas: jIn direct sunlight. jIn very dusty or humid areas.

  • Page 24: Setup

    ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select OFF. ≥ The battery will not be charged if the power is turned on. ≥ Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (l 27). Slide the card/battery door lock to OPEN and then open the card/battery door.
  • Page 25 Do not use an AC cable from other equipment with this unit. ≥ Battery charging time (l 27) ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (VW-VBJ10) ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

  • Page 26: To Remove The Battery

    Setup When the status indicator is off: ≥ Charging is completed. ≥ When the status indicator does not flash, reinsert the battery or the AC adaptor. If the status indicator still does not flash, there may be a problem with the battery or the AC adaptor.

  • Page 27: Charging Time And Recordable Time

    Charging time and recordable time The times shown in the tables below are for when the temperature is 25 oC (77 oF) and the humidity is 60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 oC (77 oF), the charging time will become longer.

  • Page 28: Selecting A Mode

    Setup Selecting a mode Selecting a mode (Turning the unit on/off) Rotate the mode dial to video recording, video playback, picture recording, picture playback or power OFF. Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely. How to turn on the power Set the mode dial to ≥...

  • Page 29: Quick Start

    How to turn the power on and off with the LCD monitor The power can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor when the mode dial is set to ∫ To turn on the power Open the LCD monitor. The status indicator lights and the power turns on.
  • Page 30 Setup Close the LCD monitor while the mode dial is set to The status indicator A flashes green and the unit goes into quick start standby mode. Open the LCD monitor. The status indicator A lights red and the unit is put into recording pause approx. 1.7 seconds after it is turned on.

  • Page 31: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card

    Inserting/removing an SD card Be sure to set the mode dial to OFF before inserting/removing an SD card. 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.

  • Page 32: How To Use The Cursor Button

    Setup ∫ Card access lamp ≥ When this unit accesses the SD card (reading, recording, playback, erasing, etc.), the access lamp lights up. ≥ If the following operations are performed when the access lamp is lit, then the SD card or the recorded data may be damaged or this unit may malfunction.

  • Page 33: Operations During Playback

    Operations during recording ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Press the cursor button in the center and the icons will be displayed on the screen. 1/2 NEXT 1/2 1/2 NEXT NEXT ≥ The indication disappears when the cursor button in the center is pressed again.
  • Page 34 Setup About the operation icons displayed in each mode About auto mode and manual mode (l 44) Video recording mode 1/2 NEXT 1/2 1/2 NEXT NEXT 2/2 NEXT 2/2 2/2 NEXT NEXT Icon (1/2) (2/2) (3/3) When the [MANUAL AF/MF] button is pressed to set to manual mode.
  • Page 35 Video playback mode Icon Direction ∫ Function Playback/pause Stop playback and show thumbnails Skip Rewind Reverse slow/frame playback (during pause) Skip Fast forward Forward slow/frame playback (during pause) Setup Page 65, 66 65, 66 VQT1D97...
  • Page 36 Setup Picture recording mode 1/2 1/2 NEXT 1/2 NEXT NEXT 2/2 NEXT 2/2 2/2 NEXT NEXT Icon Ø (1/2) (2/2) (3/3) When the [MANUAL AF/MF] button is pressed to set to manual mode. (4/4) When the [MANUAL AF/MF] button is pressed again to set to manual focus mode.

  • Page 37: Help Mode

    ∫ Help mode The help mode explains the operation icons that are displayed when the unit is set to AUTO in video/picture recording mode. ≥ Rotate the mode dial to select Press the cursor button in the center to display the icon during the recording pause.

  • Page 38: Switching The Language

    Setup Switching the language You can switch the language on the screen display or the menu screen. Press the MENU button, then select [LANGUAGE] and then press the cursor button in the center. Select [English] and then press the cursor button in the center.
  • Page 39 Press the cursor button up or down in order to select the submenu item. Press the cursor button right or press the cursor button in the center. Press the cursor button up or down in order to select the desired item. Press the cursor button in the center to enter the selection.

  • Page 40: Setting Date And Time

    Setup Setting date and time 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 cursor button in the center. Perform steps 2 and 3 below to set the date and time.

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Lcd Monitor

    ∫ Changing the display style Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [DATE FORMAT] # desired display style and press the cursor button in the center. Display style Screen display [Y/M/D] 2007.DEC.15 [M/D/Y] DEC.15.2007 [D/M/Y] 15.DEC.2007 ≥ The date and time function are driven by a built-in lithium battery.

  • Page 42: Lcd Monitor

    Setup ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. Increasing and decreasing the brightness of the entire LCD monitor Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [POWER LCD] # [ON] and then press the cursor button in the center. The [ ] indication appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 43: Recording

    Recording Before recording First, format the SD card if one which has been used on another device is going to be used for the first time on this unit. (l 74) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted.
  • Page 44 Recording ≥ This unit has lens-protecting glass to prevent drops of water getting in the lens. If there is dirt or drops of water on the lens-protecting glass, wipe them off before recording. We recommend using the cleaning cloth. ≥ If there are drops of water on the microphone, the recorded sound will be distorted. Wipe off any drops of water on the microphone.

  • Page 45: Recording Motion Pictures

    Recording motion pictures ≥ When the unit is purchased, the aspect ratio is set to [16:9] for recording images compatible with a wide-screen TV. To watch images on a regular TV (4:3), change the aspect ratio setting (l 55) before recording the images or when watching them on the connected TV (l 76).
  • Page 46 (l 22), the recording may stop suddenly. At this time, the following message appears. When motion pictures are to be recorded, use a Panasonic SD card or another SD card which can be used to record motion pictures. (l 22) Even if you use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording (l 22), this kind of message may appear.

  • Page 47: Recording Modes And Recordable Time Available For The Motion Picture

    Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [REC MODE] # desired item and then press the cursor button in the center. ∫ Approximate recording times of motion pictures per SD card made by Panasonic (High quality) Capacity 256 MB 512 MB...

  • Page 48: Recording Still Pictures

    Recording Recording still pictures ≥ Still pictures are recorded at a picture size of 640k480 pixels on this unit. Rotate the mode dial to select Press the record button. The unit automatically focuses on the subject at the center of screen (when auto focus is selected).

  • Page 49: Picture Quality For Still Picture Recording

    Screen indications in picture recording mode R 12345 R 12345 R 12345 Recording with a shutter operation effect You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures. Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [SHTR EFFECT] # [ON] and then press the cursor button in the center.

  • Page 50: Various Recording Functions

    Recording Various recording functions Zoom in/out function You can zoom in up to 10k optically. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Press the zoom button. T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥ If you take your finger off the zoom button during zoom operations, the operation sound may be recorded.

  • Page 51: Backlight Compensation Function

    To use the zoom microphone function The zoom microphone is linked to the zooming operation so that far-away sounds with a tele-shot and close-up sounds with a wide-angle shot are recorded more clearly. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON] and then...

  • Page 52: Fade In/Fade Out Function

    Recording Fade in/fade out function Fade in: The image and audio gradually appear. Fade out: The image and audio gradually disappear. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Press the cursor button in the center. Then press the button down to display the icon shown in the illustration.

  • Page 53: Magicpix Function

    MagicPix function This allows recording in dark locations. This function allows you to record color subjects in dark locations to stand out against the background. Attach this unit to a tripod and you can record images free from vibration. ≥ Minimum required illumination: approx. 2 lx ≥...

  • Page 54: Self-Timer Recording

    Recording Press the cursor button left to select [ To cancel the soft skin mode Select [ ] again. ≥ If the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color, they will also be smoothed. ≥...

  • Page 55: Recording Guideline Function

    Recording guideline function Checking if the image is level. You can check if the image is level while recording by using the lines displayed on the screen. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [GUIDE LINES] # [ON] and then press the cursor button in the center.

  • Page 56: Image Stabilizer Function

    Recording Image stabilizer function This is for reducing image shakes (jitter) during recording. Reduces the image shaking (jitter) due to hand movement when recording. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [EIS] # [ON] and then press the cursor button in the center.

  • Page 57: Wind Noise Reduction Function

    Wind noise reduction function This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the microphone when recording. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [WIND CUT] # [ON] and then press the cursor button in the center.
  • Page 58 Recording [5] Sports To record sports scenes or scenes where there are quick motions ] Portrait To make people stand out against the background [ ] Low light To make the scene brighter in dark conditions ] Spotlight To make the subject under a spotlight look more attractive ] Surf &...

  • Page 59: Manual Focus Adjustment

    Manual focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then manual focusing is available. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Press the MANUAL AF/MF button until the icon shown in the illustration below is displayed. The manual focus [MF] indication appears.

  • Page 60: White Balance

    Recording White balance This is for recording in natural colors. The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Press the MANUAL AF/MF button.
  • Page 61 To set the white balance manually Select [ ] and then fill the screen with a white subject. Press the cursor button up to select [ When the [ ] display changes from flashing to on, setting is complete. ≥ When the [ ] display continues flashing, the white balance cannot be set because the place is dark, etc.

  • Page 62: Manual Shutter Speed/Aperture Adjustment

    Recording Manual shutter speed/ aperture adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Aperture: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Press the MANUAL AF/MF button. The icon shown in the illustration is displayed automatically.
  • Page 63 ∫ Manual shutter speed adjustment ≥ Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback image may change. ≥ If you increase the shutter speed manually, the gain value will increase automatically depending on how much the sensitivity lowers and the noise on the screen may increase.

  • Page 64: Playback

    Playback Playback Motion picture playback Play back the motion pictures. Rotate the mode dial to select The motion pictures (up to 8 scenes) recorded on the SD card are displayed as thumbnails. Select the scene to be played back. A Scene number B Scroll bar display The selected scene will be encircled by a yellow frame.
  • Page 65 ∫ About motion picture compatibility ≥ This unit can play back MPEG2 formatted files. ≥ This unit is based on the SD-Video standard. ≥ When playing back motion pictures recorded on an SD card with other products on this unit or playing back motion pictures recorded on an SD card with this unit on other products, the picture quality may deteriorate and they may be unplayable.

  • Page 66: Playing Back Motion Pictures By Date

    Playback Frame-by-frame playback The motion picture is advanced one frame at a time. Press the cursor button up during playback to pause the playback. Press the cursor button right. (The frames will be advanced one at a time in the reverse direction when you press the cursor button left.) ≥...

  • Page 67: Resuming The Previous Playback

    Press the cursor button up or down to select the date for playback, then press the cursor button in the center. The scenes recorded on the same day are displayed as thumbnails. Select the scene to be played back. ≥ The playback setting returns to [VIEW ALL] if the unit is turned off or the mode dial is operated.

  • Page 68: Still Picture Playback

    Playback Still picture playback Play back the still pictures. Rotate the mode dial to select The still pictures (up to 8 files) recorded on the SD card are displayed as thumbnails. Select the file to be played back. A File number B Scroll bar display The selected file will be encircled by a yellow frame.
  • Page 69 ∫ About still picture compatibility ≥ This unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). ≥ The file format supported by this unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted files will be played back.) ≥...

  • Page 70: Editing

    Editing Editing Editing Deleting scenes This is for deleting scenes. The deleted scenes cannot be restored. Deleting scenes one at a time ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Press the button during playback. When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the cursor button in the center.

  • Page 71: Deleting Still Picture Files

    then press the cursor button in the center. The selected scene is encircled by a red frame. ≥ When the cursor button in the center is pressed again, the selected scene will be canceled. ≥ Up to 50 scenes can be set in succession.

  • Page 72: Locking Scenes

    Editing Locking scenes This is for preventing scenes from being deleted by mistake. Scenes can be locked so that they are not deleted by mistake. (Even if you lock some scenes on an SD card, formatting the SD card will delete them.) ¬...

  • Page 73: Dpof Setting

    DPOF setting This is for writing the printing data on an SD card. You can write the data of the still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD card. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Press the MENU button, then select [PICT.

  • Page 74: Card Management

    Editing Card management Formatting an SD card This is for initializing 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 computer, etc. We recommend using MotionSD STUDIO etc.

  • Page 75: With A Tv

    With other products With a TV Playback on 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. Slide the terminal cover lock to OPEN and then open the terminal cover.
  • Page 76 With other products ∫ To watch images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3) When playing back motion pictures recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio ([ASPECT] was set to [16:9]) on a TV with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the images may be squeezed horizontally.

  • Page 77: With A Dvd Recorder

    With a DVD recorder Copying (dubbing) recordings onto a DVD recorder If you have a DVD recorder with an SD card slot, images recorded by this unit can be copied (dubbed) onto the hard disk or a DVD disc. Refer to the operating instructions of your DVD recorder for information about whether or not it supports copying (dubbing) from an SD card.

  • Page 78: With A Vcr

    With other products With a VCR Recording (dubbing) images onto other video devices You can record (dub) images played back on this unit onto other video devices. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.

  • Page 79: With A Printer (Pictbridge)

    To stop recording (dubbing) Stop recording on the connected device. Then stop playback on this unit. ≥ If the date and time display and function indication are unnecessary, cancel them before recording (dubbing). (l 40, 76) With other products With a printer (PictBridge) To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to the printer, use a printer...
  • Page 80 With other products Connect this unit to a printer. A USB cable (supplied) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will ≥ Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.) Press the cursor button up or down to select [PictBridge],...
  • Page 81 Select the paper size setting on [PAPER SIZE]. [STANDARD]: Size specific to the printer [4t5 INCH]: L size [5t7 INCH]: 2L size [4t6 INCH]: Postcard size [A4]: A4 size ≥ You cannot set paper sizes not supported on the printer. Select the layout setting on [PAGE LAYOUT].

  • Page 82: With A Computer

    With a computer With a computer With a computer (Windows) What you can do with a computer ∫ Video editing software MotionSD STUDIO 1.2E This software allows pictures to be acquired from this unit, edited and output. You can also send a picture acquired from this unit by e-mail and edited pictures can be written to the DVD drive.

  • Page 83: End User License Agreement

    With a computer 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. If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

  • Page 84: Operating Environment

    With a computer Operating environment ≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software. ≥ When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a computer, or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables, proper operation is not guaranteed.

  • Page 85: Mass Storage

    Disc drive CD-ROM drive (When writing to DVD, a compatible drive and media are necessary.) Interface USB port (Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) recommended) Other Mouse or equivalent pointing device requirements ≥ The supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only. ≥ Operation is not guaranteed on computers that are not IBM PC/AT compatible. ≥...

  • Page 86: Installing Motionsd Studio

    With a computer Installing MotionSD STUDIO When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent authorization. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.) ≥ Before starting the installation, close any other software applications which are running.
  • Page 87 After the installation is complete, [Readme.txt] are displayed. Check the contents, then click [t] on top right of the window. Click [Finish]. ≥ Depending on the operating environment, you may be required to install DirectX 9.0b. If so, click [Yes] and install it. ≥...

  • Page 88: Reading The Motionsd Studio Operating Instructions

    STUDIO operating instructions For details on how to use MotionSD STUDIO, read the PDF instructions. Select [start]> [All Programs (Programs)]> [Panasonic]> [MotionSD STUDIO 1.2E]> [Manual]. ≥ After starting the software, on the menu select [Help]>[Manual] to display the help files.
  • Page 89 Connect this unit and a computer. A USB cable (supplied) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. The unit and computer will not operate properly if the plugs are not inserted fully. ≥ Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.

  • Page 90: Verifying That The Unit Is Correctly Recognized By The Computer

    With a computer Verifying that the unit is correctly recognized by the computer To verify if this unit is correctly recognized by the computer, turn on this units power and then connect the unit to the computer with a USB cable and follow the steps below.

  • Page 91: About The Computer Display

    About the computer display When the unit is connected to a computer, it is recognized as an external drive. ∫ Drive icons [Removable Disk] is displayed in [My Computer]. ≥ Windows XP: ≥ Windows 2000: ∫ Example folder structure ≥ SD-Video format motion pictures are stored in the [PRG¢¢¢] folder.

  • Page 92: Using Motionsd Studio

    ≥ If you use MotionSD STUDIO to edit images and then output them to an SD card, use an SD card made by Panasonic or one that allows motion picture recording. (l 22) ≥ If you use MotionSD STUDIO to output...

  • Page 93: To Disconnect The Usb Cable Safely

    To disconnect the USB cable safely Double click the the task tray displayed on the computer screen. Hardware disconnect dialog appears. ≥ Depending on your computer’s settings, this icon may not be displayed. Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click [Stop]. Verify [MATSHITA SD Video Camera USB Device] is selected and click [OK].

  • Page 94: With A Computer (Macintosh)

    With a computer With a computer (Macintosh) Operating environment ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some computers cannot be used. ≥ Apple and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc. ≥ PowerPC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. ®...

  • Page 95: Menus

    Others Menus Menu list Motion picture recording menus ∫ [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] (l 57) [GUIDE LINES] (l 55) [REC MODE] (l 47) [ASPECT] (l 55) [CLOCK SET] (l 40) ∫ [ADVANCED] [D.ZOOM] (l 50) [EIS] (l 56) [FADE COLOR] (l 52) [WIND CUT] (l 57) [ZOOM MIC] (l 51) ∫...
  • Page 96 Others Motion picture playback menus ∫ [PLAY SETUP] [PLAY MODE] (l 66) [RESUME PLAY] (l 67) [LOCK SET] (l 72) ∫ [SETUP] [DISPLAY] (l 97) [DATE/TIME] (l 40) [DATE FORMAT] (l 41) [FORMAT CARD] (l 74) [POWER SAVE] (l 97) [BEEP SOUND] (l 97) [POWER LCD] (l 42) [LCD SET] (l 41)

  • Page 97: Menus Related To [Setup]

    Menus related to [SETUP] ∫ [DISPLAY] ≥ [OFF] ≥ [ON] The screen indications are selected as shown in the illustration below. [OFF] DEC.15.2007 [ON] R 1h30m DEC.15.2007 ∫ [POWER SAVE] ≥ [OFF] ≥ [5 MINUTES] [OFF]: The power saving function is not activated.

  • Page 98: Indications

    Others ∫ [DEMO MODE] ≥ [OFF] ≥ [ON] This item is used to start the unit demonstration. (Only when using the AC adaptor and the mode dial is at the position) If you set this to [ON] without inserting an SD card, this unit is automatically set to the demonstration mode for introducing its functions.

  • Page 99: Playback Indications

    Backlight ª compensation Image stabilizer 1/100 Shutter speed OPEN, F2.0 F number Gain value Soft skin mode Fade (White), Fade (Black) MagicPix function Zoom microphone ZOOM Wind noise reduction Power LCD Motion picture recording mode Sports mode Portrait mode Low light mode Spotlight mode Surf &...
  • Page 100 Others When a printer compatible with PictBridge is connected Accessing the card (When connected to a computer) DPOF already set (to more than 1) Locked motion pictures and still pictures Number of recording pixels for still pictures 640k480 The picture size is not displayed for still pictures recorded with other products that have different picture sizes from the size shown above.

  • Page 101: Messages

    Back up the data on the SD card to a computer, 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 22) Others VQT1D97...

  • Page 102: About Recovery

    Others EXIT THE MENU THEN CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE. CANCEL MAGICPIX MODE. PLEASE CONNECT AC ADAPTOR PUSH THE RESET SWITCH. DISCONNECT USB CABLE. CANNOT OPERATE WHILE CONNECTED TO COMPUTER. 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.

  • Page 103: Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

    Functions that cannot be 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. Functions Digital zoom Fade MagicPix Backlight compensation Soft skin mode (Set and cancel) Help mode...

  • Page 104: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting Problem This unit cannot be turned on. The status indication flashes when the unit is turned on while using the battery. This unit is turned off automatically. This unit does not stay on long enough. Battery runs down quickly.
  • Page 105 Problem ≥ The unit cannot be operated unless you open the LCD This unit cannot be ≥ Remove the SD card then press the RESET button. operated though it is turned on. This unit does not operate normally. ≥ Has the demonstration started? The screen has changed suddenly.
  • Page 106 Others Problem Recording does not start although the power is supplied to this unit and the SD card is correctly inserted. Recording stops suddenly during motion picture recording on a card. Recorded still pictures are not clear. VQT1D97 Check points ≥...
  • Page 107 Problem ≥ Is manual focus mode selected? Auto focus ≥ Are you trying to record a scene which is hard to function does not work. Sound is not ≥ Is the volume too low? played back from the built-in speaker of this unit.
  • Page 108 Others Problem Scenes or files cannot be deleted or edited. The images on the SD card do not look normal. Even if the card is formatted, it cannot be used. If the SD card is inserted in this unit, it is not recognized.
  • Page 109 Problem ≥ The unit has automatically detected an error. To “PUSH THE RESET SWITCH.” is displayed. ≥ If you do not press the RESET button, the power to ≥ Even after you press the RESET button, the indication ≥ Check that the device is compatible with the capacity If the SD card is inserted in another device, it is not...
  • Page 110 Others With a computer Problem Even if connected by the USB cable, this unit is not recognized by the computer. When the USB cable is disconnected, an error message will appear on the computer. VQT1D97 Check points ≥ The USB function selection screen does not appear if the USB cable is connected while the menu screen is displayed.

  • Page 111: Cautions For Use

    Cautions for use About this unit ≥ The unit and card become warm after long operation, but this is not a malfunction. Keep the SD Video Camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

  • Page 112: About The Battery

    Others ≥ Wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth to remove dust and fingerprints. To remove stubborn stains, thoroughly wring a cloth that has been soaked in a neutral detergent diluted with water and wipe the unit with it. Afterwards, wipe it with a dry cloth.

  • Page 113: About The Ac Adaptor

    If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the terminals are damaged. ≥ Attaching a battery with damaged terminals can damage the unit. Do not throw old batteries into fire. ≥ Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may result in an explosion.

  • Page 114: About Condensation

    Others LCD monitor ≥ When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a dry soft cloth. ≥ In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD monitor. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth. ≥ When the unit has become very cold, for example due to storage in a cold area, its LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual immediately after the...

  • Page 115: Explanation Of Terms

    Explanation of terms Automatic white balance White balance adjustment recognizes the color of light and adjusts so the white color will become a purer white. The unit determines the hue of light that comes through the lens and white balance sensor, thereby judging the recording condition, and selects the closest hue setting.
  • Page 116 Others ≥ Attempts to bring an object with higher contrast into focus. ≥ Focuses on the screen center only. Due to these characteristics, auto focus does not work correctly in the following situations. Record pictures in the manual focus mode. Recording distant and close-up objects at the same time Since the unit focuses on whatever is at...

  • Page 117: Specifications

    Specifications SD Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: Signal system EIA Standard: 525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color signal 1/6z CCD image sensor Total: 680 K Image sensor 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:...
  • Page 118 Others Card reader/writer function (No copyright protection support) Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) compliant, USB terminal Type miniB PictBridge-compliant Dimensions 31 mm (W) k 63 mm (H) k 114 mm (D) (excluding the [1.22z (W) k 2.48z (H) k 4.49z (D)] projecting parts) Approx.
  • Page 119 Still pictures SD Memory Card: 8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/128 MB/256 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB Recording (FAT12 and FAT16 format corresponding) media SDHC Memory Card: 4 GB (FAT32 format corresponding) Number of recordable Refer to page 120. pictures JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 Compression standard), DPOF corresponding Picture size...

  • Page 120: Number Of Recordable Pictures On An Sd Card

    Others Number of recordable pictures on an SD card Picture size (640k480) Picture quality 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 1710 512 MB 3390 1 GB 6790 2 GB 13820 4 GB 27150 ≥ The number of recordable pictures depends on whether [ together and on the subject being recorded.

  • Page 121: Optional Accessories

    Optional accessories Accessory No. VW-VBJ10* RP-SDM04GU1K RP-SDM02GU1A RP-SDR04GU1K RP-SDR02GU1A RP-SDR01GU1A RP-SDR512U1A RP-SDR256U1A RP-SDK02GU1A RP-SDH01GU1A RP-SDK512U1A RP-SDH256U1A RP-SDV04GU1K RP-SDV02GU1A RP-SDV01GU1A * Please refer to page 27 concerning the battery charging time and available recording time. NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local dealer.

  • Page 122: Accessory Order Form (For Usa Customers)

    CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECNOLOGY COMPANY 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories. VQT1D97 P rice Each Quantity Your State &...

  • Page 123: Request For Service Notice (Usa Only)

    Request for Service Notice: Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center • Please include your proof of purchase. (Failure to do so will delay your repair.) •...

  • Page 124: Limited Warranty (For Usa Customers)

    If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product.
  • Page 125 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 126: Customer Services Directory

    1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855 Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...

  • Page 127: (For Canadian Customers)

    5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.

  • Page 128: Index

    Others Others Index ∫ Numerics 2-way hand strap ....19 ∫ A AC adaptor ... . . 25, 26, 113 Adobe Acrobat Reader .
  • Page 129 ∫ R Record button ....45, 48 Recordable time ....47 Recording modes ....47 Recording time elapsed .

  • Page 130: Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Española Para El Uso Rápido

    Others Others Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápido ∫ Introducción/Remoción de la batería Deslice el cierre de la tapa de la tarjeta/batería hasta OPEN y abra la tapa de la tarjeta/batería. ≥ Si la tapa de la tarjeta/batería no se abre.
  • Page 131 ∫ Cambio de batería ≥ Coloque el selector de modo en OFF. La batería no se cargará si la cámara está conectada y en marcha. Conecte el adaptador CA (suministrado) A a la cámara y a la toma de CA. 1 Deslice el cierre de la cubierta del terminal hasta OPEN y abra la cubierta.
  • Page 132 Others Inserte/quite la tarjeta SD en/de la ranura de la tarjeta. ≥ Al introducir una tarjeta SD, ponga el lado de la etiqueta A hacia arriba y presiónela hasta el fondo. ≥ Para extraer la tarjeta SD, presione en el centro de la tarjeta y luego tire de ella derecho hacia fuera.
  • Page 133 ∫ Reproducción de imágenes dinámicas ≥ Gire el selector de modo para seleccionar Seleccione la escena a ser reproducida. Pulse el cursor. Mueva el cursor para realizar una de las siguientes operaciones. 1/;: Reproducción/Pausa :: Salto de reproducción (hacia atrás) 9: Salto de reproducción (en adelante) Detiene la reproducción y muestra...
  • Page 134 VQT1D97...
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  • Page 136 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3...

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