Panasonic SDR-S26 Basic Operating Instructions Manual
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Basic Operating Instructions
SD Video Camera
SDR-S26
Model No.
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Please also refer to Operating
Instructions (PDF format)
recorded on the CD-ROM
containing the Operating
Instructions (supplied).
You can learn about advanced operation methods
and check the Troubleshooting.
LSQT1505 A
EP
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- Page 1 Basic Operating Instructions SD Video Camera SDR-S26 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. Please also refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting.
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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: Caution For Use
∫ Caution for use ∫ Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Keep the SD Video Camera as far away as Equipment and used Batteries possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games These symbols on the products, etc.). -
Page 4: Operating Instructions
∫ 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 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Information for Your Safety ......2 Others Accessories.............6 Reading the Operating Instructions Preparation (PDF format)..........29 Specifications ..........30 Before using [1] Parts identification and handling ..7 [2] Power supply ........10 Inserting the battery......10 Charging the battery ......11 Charging time and recordable time .. -
Page 6: Accessories
Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Optional accessories Battery pack VW-VBJ10 Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. ≥ The battery is not charged. Be sure to charge Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBJ10) the battery before using this unit. (l 11) Wide conversion lens (VW-W3707H) AC adaptor Filter kit (VW-LF37WE) -
Page 7: Preparation
Preparation Parts identification and Before using handling 9 10 11 12 13 LCD monitor open part 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 Attaching the lens cap Use the joystick to select the recording (Included in the Filter Kit functions and playback operations, and to (VW-LF37WE; optional)) operate the menu screen. ≥ When the filter kit (VW-LF37WE; optional) is Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to used, protect the lens surface while the unit select a setting or scene, and then press is not used with the lens cap supplied with... - Page 9 26 Tripod receptacle 27 Battery cover 19 Status indicator 28 Battery cover release button [PUSH/ 20 Mode dial SLIDE OPEN] 21 Recording start/stop button 22 Terminal cover Tripod receptacle 23 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] This is a hole for attaching the unit to the 24 DC input terminal [DC IN] optional tripod.
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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 ∫ Connecting to the AC outlet If the status indicator does the following: If you turn on this unit while charging the battery Does not flash: using the AC adaptor, you can use the power Remove and reinsert the battery, and disconnect supplied from the AC outlet to power the unit for and reconnect the AC adaptor. -
Page 13: Charging Time And Recordable Time
Charging time and recordable time ∫ Charging time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/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, the charging time will become longer. ∫... -
Page 14: About Sd Cards
Preparation About SD cards Before using This unit can be used for recording motion pictures and still pictures to an SD card. SDHC SD Memory Card Memory Card Capacity 256 MB/ 4 GB/6 GB/ 32 MB/64 MB/ 8 MB/16 MB 512 MB/1 GB/ 8 GB/12 GB/ 128 MB... - 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.)
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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 Select the desired setting, then ENTER press the joystick to enter the selection. MENU Press the MENU button. The menu displayed differs depending on the position of the mode dial. Select the desired top menu, then To get back to the previous screen Move the joystick left. -
Page 20: Setting Date And Time
Preparation Setting date and time Setup When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear. Select [YES] and press the joystick. Perform steps 2 and 3 below to set the date and time. ¬... -
Page 21: Recording
Recording Before recording Recording Intelligent auto mode It will make an optimal setting automatically depending on the objects and recording conditions. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Intelligent auto button Press this button to switch on/off the intelligent auto mode. It is automatically set to the following modes Mode Scene/Effect... -
Page 22: Recording Motion Pictures
Recording Recording motion pictures Recording ≥ 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 Press the recording start/stop R 12h45m R 12h45m R 12h45m button to start recording. -
Page 23: Recording Still Pictures
Recording Recording still pictures Recording ≥ 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 button. R 12345 R 12345 R 12345 The unit automatically focuses on the subject at ... -
Page 24: Recording Functions
Recording Recording functions Recording ≥ When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit Zoom in/out function can focus on a subject approx. 2 cm away from the lens. (Macro function) You can zoom in up to 70k optically. ≥ When the zoom speed is high, the subject may not be focused easily. -
Page 25: 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 26: 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 27: Editing
Playback Deleting scenes/files Editing Important: The deleted scenes/files cannot be restored. ≥ When the date is selected in motion picture playback, all scenes on the selected date are deleted. ENTER (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2) Select the scene/file to be deleted, then press the joystick. -
Page 28: 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 29: For Windows
∫ For Windows (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the “Program Turn the PC on and insert the CD- Files\Panasonic\SDR\” folder. ROM containing the Operating ≥ When the contents in the Program Files folder Instructions (supplied). cannot be displayed, click the [Show the contents of this folder] to display them. - Page 30 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 CCIR: 625 lines, 50 fields PAL colour signal Recording format Based on the SD-Video standard Image sensor...
- Page 31 Motion pictures Recording media SD Memory Card: 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 MPEG-2 Recording mode and XP: 10 Mbps (VBR) transfer rate SP: 5 Mbps (VBR)
- Page 32 Panasonic Corporation Web site: http://panasonic.net Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany...