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Panasonic SDR-S100 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

SD Video Camera
Model No.
SDR-S100
VQT0T50

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 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 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. SD Video Camera SDR-S100 Model No.

  • Page 2: 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 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents End User License Agreement ... 2 Preparation Information for your safety ... 5 Introduction ... 7 Accessories ... 9 Parts identification and handling ... 10 Inserting/Removing an SD card... 14 Inserting/Removing the Battery... 16 Charging the Battery... 17 Turning the unit on/off... 18 Selecting a mode...
  • Page 4 Contents (continued) With a PC...73 Installing MotionSD STUDIO ...77 Installing the Web Camera Driver ...78 Connection and recognition procedures ...80 Using MotionSD STUDIO ...82 Reading the MotionSD STUDIO operating instructions...83 Using the unit as a Web Camera...83 To disconnect USB cable safely ...84 Software application uninstallation ...85 Verifying the driver...86...

  • Page 5: Information For Your Safety

    Preparation Information for your safety WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
  • Page 6 Model No.: SDR-S100 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-272-7033 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic SD Video Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. ∫ Try out the SD Video Camera Be sure to try out the SD Video Camera before recording your first important event and check that it records properly and functions correctly.

  • Page 8: Cards That You Can Use With This Unit

    ≥ Panasonic will in no way be liable for any damages sustained directly or indirectly from the use of this product or from any trouble occurring therein.

  • Page 9: Accessories

    Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. SD Memory Card (2 GB) RP-SDQ02G Battery pack CGA-S303 AC cable K2CA2CA00025 AC adaptor VSK0681 Multi cable K2KZ9CB00001 Optional Accessory Wireless remote control N2QACC000008 Button-type battery CR2025 Hand strap VFC4127 USB cable VFA0454 Headphone cable K2KZ99Z00001...

  • Page 10: Parts Identification And Handling

    Parts identification and handling VQT0T50 1 Lens hood (P11) 2 Lens cover 3 Built-in flash (P54) 4 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR) 5 Remote Control Sensor (P13) 6 Indication lamp (P32) 7 Tripod mount (P11) 8 Zoom lever [W/T] (P36) Volume lever [rVOLs] (P58) 9 Record button (P33, 50) 10 Cursor button (P22) ≥...

  • Page 11: Lens Hood

    Lens hood 1In order to remove the lens hood, rotate it counter-clockwise. 2In order to fit it, put into slot A, and then rotate it clockwise. Tripod mount This is a hole for attaching this unit to a tripod (optional). (Please carefully read the operating instructions for how to attach the tripod to the unit.) This unit does not have a hole for a tripod pin so attach it to a tripod without a tripod pin.

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    Parts identification and handling (continued) Multi-connector [MULTI] Only connect the supplied multi cable and supplied headphone cable to this connector as the sound may not be output correctly if you connect other cords. ∫ Connecting headphones 1 (optional: using the headphone cable (supplied) 2 Hand strap fixture We recommend using the hand strap (supplied) to prevent the unit...
  • Page 13 2) Set the button-type battery with its (i) mark facing upward 2 and get the battery holder back in place. Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. CR2025 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

  • Page 14: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card

    Inserting/Removing an SD card Before inserting/removing an SD card, be sure to turn the power [OFF]. (P18) If the SD card is inserted or removed with the power turned on, this unit may malfunction or the data recorded on the SD card may be lost. VQT0T50 Open the LCD monitor and then slide the card slot open lever 1 to open the...
  • Page 15 ∫ About the SD Memory Cards that you can use Recording mode 8 MB, 16 MB Cannot be Motion picture used. recording mode Still picture recording mode ¢ The recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording. (P35) ∫ About the SD card ≥...

  • Page 16: Inserting/Removing The Battery

    Inserting/Removing the Battery Removing the battery VQT0T50 Remove the battery cover. 1 While pushing the battery cover, 2 slide it in the direction of the arrow. Insert the battery. 1 Place the battery label side up. 2 Insert the projecting parts of the battery in the holes on the unit.

  • Page 17: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this unit. ¬ Set the power switch to [OFF]. (P18) DC IN 9.3V ∫ Connecting to the AC outlet If you turn on this unit while charging the battery using the AC adaptor, you can use the power supplied from the AC outlet to power the unit for use.

  • Page 18: Turning The Unit On/Off

    Turning the unit on/off Quick start If quick start is set and then the LCD monitor is closed while the unit’s power is still on, the unit will be ready for recording about 1.5 seconds after the LCD monitor is next opened.
  • Page 19 To cancel quick start Press the menu button, use the cursor button to select [ QUICK START]#[OFF]. (P26) ≥ To cancel quick start standby, turn off the power. ≥ Quick start standby is canceled after 5 minutes have elapsed. In this case, the unit cannot be quick-started and it takes longer for it to start operating.

  • Page 20: Selecting A Mode

    Selecting a mode The Mode Dial is used to switch between recording and playback modes. Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely. Set the desired mode 1. Still picture recording mode (P50) 15:42 15:42 DEC 15 2005 DEC 15 2005 Still picture playback mode (P60) 3/24 3/24...

  • Page 21: Using The Lcd Monitor

    Using the LCD monitor Adjusting the monitor’s angle A When recording 1 Face-to-face 2 Normal B When playing back Rotating the LCD monitor beyond the angles given above may damage it. ∫ About face-to-face recording Turning the LCD monitor in direction 1 is convenient for recording shots of yourself while viewing the monitor or allowing the person or persons whose shots are being recorded to watch what is being recorded.

  • Page 22: Using The Cursor Button

    Using the cursor button One-touch navigation This unit has a cursor button for selecting recording functions, performing playback operations, etc. so it is easy to operate this unit with one hand. Press the cursor button while simultaneously viewing the screen. BASIC ADVANCE SETUP...
  • Page 23 Using the recording function ¬ When the mode dial is at the Playback ¬ When the mode dial is at the 3/24 3/24 SETUP PLAY position Press the button in the center. 1 An operation icon appears on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 24 Using the cursor button (continued) About the operation icons which are displayed Each time the button in the center is pressed while an operation icon is displayed, the indication changes as shown below. ¢ The operation icon is off. Motion picture recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO]) ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set...
  • Page 25 List of operation icons for each mode Mode — (1/2) Motion picture recording mode (2/2) [MANUAL] ) Motion picture — playback mode — (1/2) Still picture recording mode (2/2) Same as motion picture recording mode (2/2) Still picture — playback mode Icon Direction (Only in...

  • Page 26: Using The Menu Screen

    Using the menu screen Refer to the “Menu list” (P89) for information about the menus. BASIC ADVANCE SETUP SETUP ENTER BASIC ADVANCE SETUP SETUP ENTER BASIC SCENE MODE WIND CUT REC MODE WIDE CLOCK SET SETUP ENTER BASIC SCENE MODE WIND CUT REC MODE WIDE...
  • Page 27 BASIC SCENE MODE WIND CUT REC MODE WIDE CLOCK SET EXIT SETUP ENTER MENU BASIC SCENE MODE WIND CUT REC MODE WIDE CLOCK SET EXIT SETUP ENTER MENU To exit the menu screen To get back to the previous screen ≥...

  • Page 28: Setting Date And Time

    Setting date and time If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then adjust it. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select BASIC SCENE MODE WIND CUT REC MODE WIDE ワイド CLOCK SET SETUP ENTER CLOCK SET 2005 SETUP ENTER Changing the display style SETUP DISPLAY DATE/TIME...

  • Page 29: Adjusting Lcd Monitor

    Changing the date and time display style SETUP DISPLAY DATE/TIME DATE FORMAT FORMAT CARD QUICK START EXIT SETUP ENTER [DATE] DEC 15 2005 ∫ About date/time ≥ The date and time function are driven by a built-in lithium battery. ≥ Make sure to check the time before recording because the built-in clock is not very accurate. ≥...

  • Page 30: Lcd Ai

    Adjusting LCD monitor (continued) Changing the picture quality on the LCD monitor SETUP POWER SAVE BEEP SOUND LCD AI LCD SET INITIAL SET SETUP ENTER ≥ When [DYNAMIC] is set, the LCD monitor is set to the brightness optimally suited for the particular scenes to be recorded.

  • Page 31: Check Before Recording

    Recording Check 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. (P65) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data (files) is deleted.
  • Page 32 Check before recording (continued) ∫ About the indication lamp 1 The indication lamp flashes when signals from the remote control are sensed and during self-timer operation. When [ REC LAMP] in [ lamp lights during recording. You can therefore confirm recording when this unit is attached to a tripod or when using the remote control.

  • Page 33: Motion Picture Recording (Mpeg2 Motion Pictures)

    Motion picture recording Record motion pictures onto an SD card. Ending the recording Press the record button again. 1 [¥] and [;] are red during recording. 2 Do not move this unit until [;] is green. ∫ About the screen indications in the motion picture recording mode 0h00m10s 0h00m10s 0h00m10s...
  • Page 34 WIDE CLOCK SET SETUP ENTER ∫ About the kinds of SD cards that can be used We recommend using the following SD Memory Cards made by Panasonic for motion picture recording. SD card memory 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB ¢...
  • Page 35 MotionSD STUDIO. (P73)) When using any other card When motion pictures are to be recorded, use a Panasonic SD card or another SD card which can be used to record motion pictures. (P34) ≥...

  • Page 36: Zoom In/Out Function

    Zoom in/out function This is for moving the zoom lever to adjust the magnification. You can make people and objects appear closer and landscapes can be recorded in wide angle. You can zoom in up to 10k optically. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select ≥...

  • Page 37: Tele-Macro Function

    ∫ To use the zoom microphone function Interlocked with the zooming operation, the microphone will collect sounds clearly far away with the tele-shot or those in the vicinity with the wide-angle shot. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select ADVANCE D.ZOOM O.I.S.

  • Page 38: Soft Skin Mode

    Soft skin mode This makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive appearance. This is more effective if you record the bust image of a person. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select To cancel the soft skin mode Select the [ ] icon again.

  • Page 39: Backlight Compensation Function

    Backlight compensation function This is for protecting a backlit subject from being darkened. Use this function when the light is emanating from behind the subject and the subject appears dark. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select To return to normal recording ª...

  • Page 40: 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 BASIC SCENE MODE WIND CUT REC MODE WIDE CLOCK SET SETUP ENTER To cancel the wind noise reduction function Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select BASIC]>[ ≥...

  • Page 41: Image Stabilizer Function

    Image stabilizer function This is for reducing image shakes during recording. Reduces the image shaking due to hand movement when recording. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select ADVANCE D.ZOOM O.I.S. MAGICPIX REC LAMP ZOOM MIC EXIT SETUP ENTER To cancel the image stabilizer function Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select ADVANCE]>[ O.I.S.]>[OFF].

  • Page 42: Magicpix Functions

    MagicPix functions 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. ≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed. ¬...

  • Page 43: Scene Mode

    Scene mode This is for recording in various situations. When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select MANUAL FOCUS BASIC SCENE MODE WIND CUT REC MODE WIDE CLOCK SET SETUP...
  • Page 44 Scene mode (continued) Sports mode ≥ For slow-motion playback or playback pause of recorded scenes, this mode prevents camera shakes. ≥ During normal playback, the scene movement may not look smooth. ≥ Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback scene may change.

  • Page 45: Manual Focus Adjustment

    Manual focus adjustment This allows subjects to be focused manually. If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then manual focusing is available. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select MANUAL FOCUS To restore to the automatic adjustment Move the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch down again to the [FOCUS] position.

  • Page 46: White Balance

    White balance This is for recording in natural colours. The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Indication Auto white balance adjustment Indoor mode (for recording...
  • Page 47 To set the white balance manually About flashing of the [ When the manual adjustment mode is selected ≥ Flashing indicates that the white balance previously adjusted is stored. This setting is stored until the white balance is adjusted again. When white balance cannot be set in the manual adjustment mode ≥...

  • Page 48: Manual Shutter Speed/Aperture Adjustment

    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 1/ / 6 / / F2.0 To restore to automatic adjustment Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].
  • Page 49 ∫ When recording fast-moving objects, then playing them back as still pictures for viewing General guidelines for the shutter speed ≥ For recording golf swings or tennis shots: 1/500 to 1/2000 ≥ For recording volleyball matches: 1/100 to 1/350 ≥ For recording jet coaster rides: 1/500 to 1/1000 <Manual shutter speed adjustment>...

  • Page 50: Still Picture Recording (Jpeg Still Pictures)

    Still picture recording For the number of still pictures to be recorded on an SD card, refer to P88. 1/60 F2.0 VQT0T50 (JPEG still pictures) Rotate the mode dial to select The lens cover opens automatically. Press the record button halfway (not all the way down) to bring the subject into focus.
  • Page 51 To record still pictures clearly ≥ When zooming in on the subject with a magnification of 4k to 10k, it is difficult to reduce the slight shaking from holding this unit by hand. We recommend decreasing the zoom magnification and approaching the subject when recording. ≥...

  • Page 52: Number Of Pixels And Picture Quality For Still Picture Recording

    Still picture recording (JPEG still pictures) (continued) ∫ Number of pixels and picture quality for still picture recording PICTURE SIZE Changing the recording size BASIC SCENE MODE PICTURE SIZE PICT.QUALITY CLOCK SET SETUP ENTER PICT. QUALITY Selecting the picture quality BASIC SCENE MODE PICTURE SIZE...
  • Page 53 ∫ About the shutter chance mark ≥ The shutter chance mark does not appear in manual focus mode. ≥ When the subject is not easily focused, focus on the subject manually. (P45) ≥ You can record still pictures on the SD card even if the shutter chance mark does not appear, but pictures may be recorded without being focused.

  • Page 54: Built-In Flash

    Built-in flash Use the built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Setting the flash mode ADVANCE FLASH RED EYE FLASH LEVEL O.I.S. REC LAMP SETUP ENTER When the flash is not used Close the flash by pressing it with your fingers until it clicks back into place.
  • Page 55 To adjust the brightness of the flash ADVANCE FLASH RED EYE FLASH LEVEL O.I.S. REC LAMP EXIT SETUP ENTER ≥ Do not accidentally press or cover the flash with your fingers when holding the camera. ≥ Store the flash when it is not being used. ≥...

  • Page 56: Self-Timer Recording

    Self-timer recording This is for recording using the timer. You can record still pictures on an SD card using the timer. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select To stop the timer midway through Press the [MENU] button. (The self-timer setting is cancelled.) ≥...

  • Page 57: Motion Picture Playback (Mpeg2 Motion Pictures)

    Playback Motion picture playback 3/24 3/24 SETUP PLAY ≥If you press and hold the cursor button up or down, you can advance 12 scenes at a time. The screen will not change at this time, but the scene numbers and bar graph display will change so release the button when you have arrived at the page with the scene you want to playback.

  • Page 58: Frame-By-Frame Playback

    Motion picture playback (MPEG2 motion pictures) (continued) Slow-motion playback The motion pictures will be played back at a speed approx. 1/5 the normal speed. Frame-by-frame playback The motion picture is advanced one frame at a time. To adjust volume Adjusting the speaker volume, or the headphone volume when using headphones (optional), during playback.

  • Page 59: Playing Back Motion Pictures By Date

    Playing back motion pictures by date PLAY SETUP PLAY MODE VIEW ALL REPEAT PLAY BY DATE RESUME PLAY LOCK EXIT SETUP ENTER VIEW BY DATE 01 DEC. 15. 2005 02 DEC. 16. 2005 ENTER SETUP Repeat playback PLAY SETUP PLAY MODE REPEAT PLAY RESUME PLAY LOCK...

  • Page 60: Still Picture Playback (Jpeg Still Pictures)

    Still picture playback SETUP PLAY ≥If you press and hold the cursor button up or down, you can advance 12 scenes at a time. The screen will not change at this time, but the scene numbers and bar graph display will change so release the button when you have arrived at the page with the scene you want to display.
  • Page 61 Playing back still pictures as a slide show PLAY SETUP PLAY MODE PICTURE LOCK SLIDE SHOW DPOF SET SETUP ENTER EXIT ∫ 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).

  • Page 62: Deleting Scenes

    Deleting scenes This is for deleting scenes recorded on SD cards. The deleted scenes cannot be restored. ∫ Deleting multiple files from the thumbnail display. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select DELETE SELECT SETUP ENTER DELETE SCENES SETUP ENTER DELETE SCENES DELETE SCENE? SETUP...
  • Page 63 ∫ Deleting scenes one at a time ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select DELETE SCENE? SETUP ENTER DELETE SCENE? SETUP ENTER ∫ Deleting still picture files recorded on an SD card by other equipment A still picture file (other than JPEG) that cannot be played back on this unit may be erased.

  • Page 64: Locking Scenes

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

  • Page 65: Formatting An Sd Card

    Formatting an SD card This is for initializing (formatting) 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. When saving recorded using this unit to a PC, you must use MotionSD STUDIO.

  • Page 66: Dpof Setting

    DPOF setting This is for writing the printing data on an SD card. You can write the data of pictures to be printed, number of copies, and other information (DPOF data) onto the SD card. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select PLAY SETUP PLAY MODE LOCK...

  • Page 67: Pictbridge

    ∫ What is DPOF? DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format. This enables picture printing information to be written onto an SD card so that it can be used on a system supporting DPOF. ≥ The DPOF setting can be established for up to 999 scenes. ≥...

  • Page 68: Print Setting

    PictBridge (continued) PictBridge SETUP ENTER PictBridge SETUP ENTER PictBridge DATE PRINT PAPER SIZE PAGE LAYOUT PRINT SETUP ENTER PictBridge DATE PRINT PAPER SIZE PAGE LAYOUT PRINT SETUP ENTER PictBridge DATE PRINT PAPER SIZE PAGE LAYOUT PRINT SETUP ENTER VQT0T50 Press the cursor button up, down, left 3/24 3/24 or right to select a scene to be...
  • Page 69 PictBridge DATE PRINT PAPER SIZE PAGE LAYOUT STANDARD PRINT SETUP ENTER PictBridge DATE PRINT PAPER SIZE PAGE LAYOUT PRINT SETUP ENTER When you stop printing halfway Press the cursor button down. ≥ A confirmation message appears. If [YES] is selected, the settings are cancelled and the screen returns to the thumbnails.

  • Page 70: Playback On Tv

    Playback on TV Images recorded by this unit can be played back on a TV. ¬ Insert an SD card with recordings into the unit. [S-VIDEO IN] 3 Change the input channel on the TV. <TV setting> Example: Set the channel to “VCR2” etc. (The channel set will differ depending on the terminal to which the cable is connected.) 4 Start playback on this unit.
  • Page 71 Connecting to a TV with a 4:3 TV aspect ratio When motion pictures recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio (the motion picture recording menu’s [WIDE] setting is [ON]) or still pictures recorded with the same aspect ratio (the still picture recording menu’s [PICTURE SIZE] setting is [HDTV]) are played back on a TV with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the images shown on the LCD monitor may be elongated vertically.

  • Page 72: Using This Unit's Recorded Data On Other Devices

    Using this unit’s recorded data on other devices This is for copying recordings from a DVD recorder’s SD card slot onto its hard disk. To prevent accidental deleting of images recorded, or when the SD card is full, record the files on the SD card to the DVD recorder’s hard disk or DVD-RAM. Depending on the type of DVD recorder used, it may not be possible to copy motion pictures (MPEG2) recorded with this unit onto a hard disk, etc.

  • Page 73: With A Pc

    With a PC When the CD-ROM (supplied) is inserted into the PC, the CD launcher starts. Web Camera Driver When the unit is connected to a PC, you can send pictures and audio from the unit over the Internet to the person you are communicating with. Alternatively, you can use the PC’s speakers to configure a kind of Internet TV phone for communicating.
  • Page 74 With a PC (continued) ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used. ≥ This software is not Macintosh compatible. ≥ This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me and Windows NT.
  • Page 75 Operating environment for MotionSD STUDIO 1.0E (Video Editing Software) Personal computer IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4/Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2/Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or higher (including compatible CPU) (Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHz or higher recommended) 256 MB or more (512 MB or more recommended) High Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit recommended)
  • Page 76 With a PC (continued) Operating environment for using the unit as a Web camera Personal computer IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer Display Free hard disk space Necessary software Drive Interface Other requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device To use this unit as a Web Camera, the following conditions must be met.

  • Page 77: Installing Motionsd Studio

    Installing MotionSD STUDIO ≥ Before attempting to start up the CD launcher, close all other software applications which are running. ≥ Do not perform any other operations on your PC while MotionSD STUDIO is being installed. ≥ If you install the software in a PC that is not compatible with DirectX 9.0b or 9.0c, the PC may stop operating properly.

  • Page 78: Installing The Web Camera Driver

    Installing the Web Camera Driver ≥ Before attempting to start up the CD launcher, close all other software applications which are running. ≥ Install the driver if you are using Windows XP SP1 or Windows 2000 SP4. (With Windows XP SP2, the driver does not need to be installed because the Web camera is run using the operating system’s standard driver.) ≥...
  • Page 79 ∫ If the CD launcher fails to start automatically after the CD-ROM has been inserted into the PC Select [start]>[My Computer] (or double-click [My Computer] on the desktop), and double-click [PANASONIC]. (The CD launcher can also be started up by opening [PANASONIC] and double-clicking [autorun (.exe)]). Read carefully through the terms and...

  • Page 80: Connection And Recognition Procedures

    Connection and recognition procedures After the driver and software applications are installed, the unit must be connected to the PC and be correctly recognized by the PC. ≥ Connect after installing the driver and software applications. If you connect this unit to a PC before installation, this unit may not be properly recognized. ≥...
  • Page 81 This has no affect on operation so click [Yes]. – [Panasonic SD Video Camera Web Camera Device] is displayed. – The recognition procedure is completed automatically, and there may be no need to conduct any further steps.

  • Page 82: 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. (P34) ≥ If you use MotionSD STUDIO to output a large number of scenes to an SD card, DVD R/ RW or DVD-RAM, the scenes may be displayed as thumbnails or it may take time to output.

  • Page 83: Reading The Motionsd Studio Operating Instructions

    ≥ Depending on the communication environment and the performance of the PC, the pictures and/or audio may break up during communication. Select [start]> [All Programs (Programs)]> [Panasonic]> [MotionSD STUDIO 1.0E]> [Manual (PDF format)]. ≥ After starting the software, on the menu select [Help]>[Help] to display the help files.

  • Page 84: To Disconnect Usb Cable Safely

    Using the unit as a Web Camera (continued) ∫ Software that can be used when using the unit as a Web Camera (±: Available, —: Not available) Windows XP Windows 2000 Refer to page 76 for information about the operating environment. 1 Your own PC 2 Other person’s PC ∫...

  • Page 85: Software Application Uninstallation

    Remove] or [Add/Remove]). ≥ Proceed with the uninstallation by following the on-screen instructions. ≥ Select [Panasonic SD Video Camera Web Driver] to uninstall the Web camera driver. ≥ To remove the Web camera driver from the PC’s device manager, verify the driver by “...

  • Page 86: Verifying The Driver

    [USB video device #X (X: number)] may appear. Windows 2000: [Panasonic SD Video Camera Web Camera Device] appears at [Imaging device]. (When the unit is in PC Connection mode) [USB Mass Storage Device] appears at [USB (Universal Serial Bus) controller].
  • Page 87 ∫ If the driver has not been recognized properly [!] or [Unknown device] appears at [USB (Universal Serial Bus) controller] or [Other devices], etc. (Where the display will appear depends on the type of PC you are using.) Disconnect the USB cable, uninstall then re-install the [Web Camera Driver] (P78) and connect the USB cable again.

  • Page 88: Approximate Number Of Recordable Pictures On An Sd Card

    Details Approximate Number of Recordable Pictures on an SD Card Number of recordable pictures ∫ Picture quality and number of recordable pictures (using SD Memory Cards) Picture size Picture quality 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB...

  • Page 89: Menu List

    Menu list Motion picture recording menus ∫ [ BASIC] BASIC SCENE MODE WIND CUT REC MODE WIDE CLOCK SET EXIT SETUP ENTER MENU SCENE MODE] (P43) WIND CUT] (P40) REC MODE] (P34) WIDE] (P40) CLOCK SET (P28) ∫ [ ADVANCE] ADVANCE D.ZOOM O.I.S.

  • Page 90: Play Setup

    Menu list (continued) Motion picture playback menus ∫ [ DELETE] DELETE SELECT SETUP ENTER SELECT] (P62) ALL] (P62) ∫ PLAY SETUP] PLAY SETUP PLAY MODE REPEAT PLAY RESUME PLAY LOCK SETUP ENTER PLAY MODE] (P59) REPEAT PLAY] (P59) RESUME PLAY] (P59) LOCK] (P64) VQT0T50 EXIT...

  • Page 91: Setup Menu

    Setup menu ∫ [ DISPLAY] ≥OFF ≥ON The screen indications are selected as shown in the illustration below. 3:42 PM DEC 15 2005 0h00m00s R 0h00m 3:42 PM DEC 15 2005 ∫ [ BEEP SOUND] ≥OFF ≥ON This allows operations such as starting and ending recording to be signalled by a beep.

  • Page 92: Indications

    Indications Recording indications 1 Motion picture recording R 0h00m 3:42 PM DEC 15 2005 Remaining battery power Remaining time left for R 0h00m recording 0h00m00s Time code 12:30 PM Date/Time indication DEC 15 2005 Recording ● /; (Red) ; (Green) Recording pause Digital zoom Auto mode...
  • Page 93 Playback indications 1 Motion picture playback 1/24 1/24 SETUP PLAY Playback Pause 5/6 Cue/Review playback Last/first file paused 9/: Skip playback Slow motion playback Frame-by-frame playback 0h00m00s Motion picture playback time Select playback Volume adjustment Slide show playback Still picture folder/Scene 100-0001 number display No.
  • Page 94 Indications (continued) Confirmatory indications CANNOT RECORD. CHECK CARD. THIS CARD CANNOT RECORD IN VIDEO MODE. CARD LOCKED. SCENE NUMBER IS FULL. PROGRAM NUMBER IS FULL. NO CARD. CARD DOOR OPENED. CARD FULL. UNPLAYABLE CARD. FILE LOCKED. NOW ACCESSING. PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE CARD.
  • Page 95 CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE. CANCEL MAGICPIX MODE. TURN OFF POWER LCD. NO INK IN PRINTER. NO PAPER IN PRINTER. PRINTER ERROR. PLEASE CONNECT AC ADAPTOR AND BATTERY. CHANGE MODE TO USE USB. DISCONNECT USB CABLE. You have set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO] and are attempting to set [SCENE MODE] from the menu screen.

  • Page 96: About Recovery

    Indications (continued) ∫ About recovery When the SD card was accessed, you tried to playback a file displayed as a thumbnail in shades of blue and white (P101) or faulty control information or a play list created on another device was read, a control information recovery message or play list delete message such as those shown below may be displayed.

  • Page 97: 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. Conditions which Functions disable the functions ≥ In still picture Digital zoom MagicPix recording mode...

  • Page 98: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem This unit cannot be turned on. This unit is turned off automatically. This unit does not stay on long enough. Battery runs down quickly. This unit cannot be operated though powered up. This unit does not operate normally. The remote control does not function.
  • Page 99 Problem Recording does not start although power is supplied to this unit and the SD card is correctly inserted. Motion picture recording stops suddenly. Auto focus function does not work. A sentence is displayed in the screen center. A function indication such as mode indication, remaining time indication, or time...
  • Page 100 Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Although this unit is correctly connected to a TV, playback images cannot be seen. Playback image is not clear. Sound breaks up or noise affects the picture and/or sound. Images played back on TV are cut. Recorded pictures are not clear.
  • Page 101 Problem The scenes are not correctly displayed in thumbnails. “PUSH THE RESET SWITCH.” is displayed. Even if connected by the USB cable, this unit is not recognized by the When the USB cable is disconnected, an error message will appear on PC. The warning/alarm indication [°] appears when this unit is...

  • Page 102: About Condensation

    Others About condensation When condensation forms on the unit, the lens will cloud up and the unit may not work properly. Make every effort to ensure that condensation does not form. If it does form, take the actions described below. Causes of condensation Condensation takes place when the ambient temperature or humidity is...

  • Page 103: Explanation Of Terms

    Explanation of terms Automatic white balance White balance adjustment recognizes the colour of light and adjusts so the white colour 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 104: Auto Focus

    Explanation of terms (continued) Auto focus The lens is moved forward or backward automatically to bring the subject into focus. Auto focus has the following characteristics. ≥ Adjusts so that the vertical lines of a subject are seen more clearly. ≥...

  • Page 105: Cautions For Use

    Cautions for Use About this unit Read the operating instructions before use. ≥ The unit and SD Memory Card become warm after long operation, but this is not a malfunction. Keep the unit away from magnetized equipment/mobile phones, microwave ovens, TVs and video game equipment. ≥...

  • Page 106: About The Battery

    Cautions for Use (continued) About the battery The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is susceptible to humidity and temperature and the effect increases the more the temperature rises or falls. In cold areas, the full charge indication may not appear or the low battery indication may appear about 5 minutes after starting use.

  • Page 107: Lcd Monitor

    When the status indicator flashes at intervals of about 0.5 second (on for about 0.25 sec. and off for about 0.25 sec.): ≥ The battery has not been recharged. Remove the battery from the unit, and try charging it again. ≥...

  • Page 108: Specifications

    Specifications SD Video Camera: Power source: Power consumption: When recording: 3.9 W (AC adaptor)/3.5 W (Battery) Signal system Image sensor Lens Filter diameter Zoom Monitor Microphone Speaker White balance adjustment Standard illumination Minimum required illumination Recording media Video output level S-Video output level Audio output level...
  • Page 109 Card reader/writer function (No copyright protection support) USB 2.0 compliant (Hi-Speed) PictBridge-compliant Web Camera function Flash GN 4.5 Available flash range: approx. 1 m to 2 m (3.3 feet to 6.6 feet) Approx. 49.9 mm (W) k 96.7 mm (H) k 80.4 mm (D) Dimensions Approx.

  • Page 110: Limited Warranty (For Usa Only)

    Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-272-7033. For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage.
  • Page 111 service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God. THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.

  • Page 112: Customer Services Directory (For Usa Only)

    You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site. Accessory Purchases: Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...

  • Page 113: Request For Service Notice

    (Failure to do so will delay your repair.) • To further speed your repair, please provide an explanation of what is wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting. Panasonic Services Company 410B Airport Road Elgin, IL 60123 Attn: Digital Camcorder Repair Dept.

  • Page 114: Warranty (For Canadian Customers)

    Warranty 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 115: Index

    Index AC adaptor ... 17, 106 Adobe Acrobat Reader ... 73 Aperture/Gain ... 48 Auto focus ... 104 Auto mode ... 32 Automatic white balance ... 103 Backlight Compensation ... 39 Battery ... 16, 17, 106 Beep sound ... 91 Black Balance ...

  • Page 116: Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Rápida Para El Usuario En Español

    Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida para el usuario en español ∫ Cómo insertar/quitar una tarjeta SD Antes de insertar/quitar una tarjeta SD, asegúrese haber apagado la unidad [OFF]. Si se inserta o se quita la tarjeta SD con la unidad encendida, esta unidad podría no funcionar bien o los datos grabados en la tarjeta SD podrían perderse.
  • Page 117 Cómo quitar la batería ∫ Recarga de la batería ¬ Ponga el interruptor de encendido en [OFF]. DC IN 9.3V ∫ Encendido/apagado de la unidad ∫ Selección del modo El selector de modo se utiliza para pasar del modo grabación al modo reproducción. Gire el selector de modo lentamente pero seguramente.
  • Page 118 Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida para el usuario en español (continuación) ∫ Grabación de imágenes dinámicas ∫ Grabación de imágenes fijas 1/60 F2.0 VQT0T50 Gire el selector de modo para seleccionar Ahora la tapa del objetivo se abre automáticamente. Pulse el botón de grabación para empezar la grabación.
  • Page 119 ∫ Reproducción de imágenes dinámicas ∫ Reproducción de imágenes fijas Pulse completamente el botón de grabación (hasta el máximo) para grabar. Gire el selector de modo para seleccionar La tapa del objetivo se cierra automáticamente. Pulse los botones de las flechas hacia arriba, hacia abajo, hacia la izquierda o hacia la derecha para llevar a cabo las distintas operaciones.
  • Page 120 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 C 2005 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

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