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Summary of Contents for Panasonic SDR-S9
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions SD Video Camera SDR-S9 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT1P61 GC GN... -
Page 2: Caution For Ac Mains Lead (For United Kingdom)
Dear Customer, CAUTION! We would like to take this opportunity to IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS thank you for purchasing this Panasonic UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET SD Video Camera. Please read these OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN Operating Instructions carefully and THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED keep them handy for future reference. -
Page 3: Information For Your Safety
Before use Information for your Remove the connector cover. safety How to replace the fuse The location of the fuse differ according WARNING: to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT follow the instructions below. - Page 4 ∫ EMC Electric and magnetic CAUTION! compatibility ≥ DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE This symbol (CE) is located on the rating THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, plate. (EB/EP only) BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. IF THE POWER CORD OF THIS ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL EQUIPMENT IS DAMAGED, IT MUST BE VENTILATED.
- Page 5 -If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
- Page 6 ∫ Indemnity concerning recording content The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this unit, its accessories or recordable media. ∫ Carefully observe copyright laws Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Recording Contents Caution for AC mains lead Before recording....... 38 (For United Kingdom) ....2 Recording motion pictures..40 Information for your safety ..3 Recording modes and recordable time available for Before using the motion picture......42 Recording still pictures.... 43 Features ........9 Picture quality for still picture Water resistance...... - Page 8 Playback With a computer Motion picture playback ...59 With a computer Still picture playback ....63 (Windows) ....... 78 What you can do with a Editing computer ........78 End User License Agreement ......79 Editing ........65 Operating environment ....80 Deleting scenes......65 Installing MotionSD STUDIO ..83 Locking scenes......
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Page 9: Before Using
Before using Before using Features This does not guarantee that the unit is water resistant in all situations. If there are drops of water or dirt on the Water resistance unit, wipe them off as soon as possible with a soft dry cloth. Then let This unit is a water resistant video the unit dry naturally: camera complying with the IPX4... -
Page 10: Shock Proof
≥ For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3869 ≥ For customers within the Republic of lreland: 01 289 8333 Direct Sales at Panasonic UK ≥ Order accessory and consumable This does not guarantee that the unit items for your product with ease and will not be damaged or malfunction. -
Page 11: Accessories
Before using Accessories Optional accessories Check the accessories before using this Some optional accessories may not be unit. available in some countries. Battery pack Battery pack (VW-VBJ10) VW-VBJ10 Tripod (VW-CT45E) AC adaptor SD Memory Card VSK0686 ≥ Concerning the cards that can be used on this unit (l 16) AC cable A K2CT3CA00004... -
Page 12: Parts Identification And Handling
Before using Parts identification and handling When recording: Zoom button [W/T] (l 45) When playing back: Volume button [sVOLr] (l 61) Lens White balance sensor (l 57) Microphone (built-in, stereo) 9 10 11 12 Tripod receptacle (l 15) 10 Card access lamp [ACCESS] (l 28, 86) 11 Card/battery door lock [LOCK 21 OPEN] (l 14, 19, 27) - Page 13 Before using 23 24 17 18 15 LCD monitor (l 15) Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots 23 Terminal cover (l 14) on the LCD monitor screen. 24 Terminal cover lock [LOCK 21 However, this is not a OPEN] (l 70, 73, 75, 85) malfunction and does not affect...
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Page 14: This Unit
Before using ∫ About the Card/battery Strap fixture door and the Terminal We recommend using the 2-way hand cover strap (supplied) to prevent the unit from If dirt, dust or liquids such as water get dropping. inside the Card/battery door or the Attach the 2-way hand strap 1 to Terminal cover, it may cause the unit to this unit. -
Page 15: Attaching To A Tripod
Before using Attaching to a tripod Using the LCD monitor This is a hole for attaching the unit to the You can record the image while viewing optional tripod. it on the LCD monitor. (Please carefully read the operating Place your finger on the LCD instructions for how to attach the unit to monitor open part A and pull the tripod.) -
Page 16: Sd Card
Before using 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 SDHC SD Memory Card Memory Card Capacity 8 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 MB... -
Page 17: 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 18: Handling Precautions
Before using ∫ 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 19: Setup
≥ The battery will not be charged if the door lock to LOCK. power is turned on. ≥ Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (l 23). Slide the card/battery door lock to OPEN and then open the card/battery door. - Page 20 Setup ≥ Battery charging time (l 23) Connect the AC adaptor ≥ We recommend using Panasonic (supplied) A to this unit and batteries (VW-VBJ10). the AC outlet. ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
- Page 21 Setup ∫ About charging errors ∫ Connecting to the AC outlet When the status indicator flashes rapidly or slowly, one of the following Be sure to set the mode dial to OFF situations may be to blame. when connecting the AC adaptor to this unit.
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Page 22: To Remove The Battery
Setup To remove the battery Close the card/battery door and then slide the card/battery ≥ Be sure to set the mode dial to OFF door lock in the direction of and check that the status indicator is off before removing the battery. the arrow. -
Page 23: Charging Time And Recordable Time
Setup Charging time and recordable time The times shown in the tables below are for when the temperature is 25 oC and the humidity is 60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 oC, the charging time will become longer. -
Page 24: Selecting A Mode
Setup Selecting a mode How to turn off the power Set the mode dial to OFF. 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. The status indicator A goes off when the How to turn on the power power turns off. -
Page 25: Quick Start
Setup Quick start How to turn the power on and off with the LCD When quick start is ON the battery power monitor is still being consumed, even when the The power can be turned on and off with LCD monitor is closed. the LCD monitor when the mode dial is This unit will resume recording/pause set to... - Page 26 Setup ≥ Quick start standby mode is cancelled, Close the LCD monitor while the status indicator goes off and the the mode dial is set to power turns off in the following cases. jWhen the mode dial is switched. ≥ When this unit is quick-started with the white balance on automatic, it may take some time until the white balance is adjusted if the scene being recorded...
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Page 27: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card
Setup Inserting/removing Insert/remove the SD card an SD card into/from the card slot. 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 28: How To Use The Cursor Button
Setup How to use the ∫ Card access lamp cursor button This unit has a cursor button for selecting functions, performing operations, etc.. ≥ When this unit accesses the SD card (reading, recording, playback, erasing, Basic operations etc.), the access lamp lights up. ≥... -
Page 29: Operations During Playback
Setup Operations during Operations during playback recording ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Press the cursor button up, down, left or right to select the Press the cursor button in the scene to be played back and centre and the icons will be then press the cursor button displayed on the screen. - Page 30 Setup About the operation icons displayed in each mode About auto mode and manual mode (l 39) Video recording mode 1/2 1/2 NEXT 1/2 NEXT NEXT 2/2 2/2 NEXT 2/2 NEXT NEXT 3/3 3/3 NEXT 3/3 NEXT NEXT 4/4 4/4 NEXT 4/4 NEXT NEXT Icon...
- Page 31 Setup Video playback mode Icon Direction Function Page Playback/pause Stop playback and show thumbnails ∫ Skip Rewind Reverse slow/frame playback (during pause) 60, 61 Skip Fast forward Forward slow/frame playback (during pause) 60, 61 VQT1P61...
- Page 32 Setup Picture recording mode 1/2 1/2 NEXT 1/2 NEXT NEXT 2/2 2/2 NEXT 2/2 NEXT NEXT 3/3 3/3 NEXT 3/3 NEXT NEXT 4/4 4/4 NEXT 4/4 NEXT NEXT Icon Direction Function Page Backlight compensation Ø Self timer (1/2) Help mode (2/2) Soft skin mode (3/3)
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Page 33: Switching The Language
Setup Switching the ∫ Help mode The help mode explains the operation language icons that are displayed when unit is set to AUTO in video/picture recording You can switch the language on the mode. screen display or the menu screen. ≥... -
Page 34: Using The Menu Screen
Setup Using the menu Press the cursor button up or screen down in order to select the submenu item. Refer to “Menu list” (l 92) for information about the menus. While stopped, press the MENU button. Press the cursor button right or press the cursor button in the centre. -
Page 35: Setting Date And Time
Setup Setting date and time To get back to the previous screen When the unit is turned on for the first Press the cursor button left. time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear. ≥ Select [YES] and press the cursor button in the centre. - Page 36 Screen display WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS [Y/M/D] 2008.1.1 UNIT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED [M/D/Y] 1.1.2008 BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. IF THIS IS NECESSARY, CONTACT [D/M/Y] 1.1.2008 THE PANASONIC CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE ON 132600 FOR YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE. VQT1P61...
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Page 37: Adjusting The Lcd Monitor
Setup Adjusting the LCD Increasing and decreasing monitor the brightness of the entire LCD monitor Press the MENU button, then Adjusting the brightness select [SETUP] # [POWER LCD] and colour level # [ON] and then press the cursor button in the centre. Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [LCD SET] # [YES] and then press the... -
Page 38: Recording
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 69) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. - Page 39 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.
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Page 40: Recording Motion Pictures
Recording 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 51) before recording the images or when watching them on the connected TV (l 71). - Page 41 (l 17), 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 17) Even if you use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording (l 17), this kind of message may appear.
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Page 42: 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 centre. ∫ Approximate recording times of motion pictures per SD card made by Panasonic Recording mode (High quality) (Normal) (Long play) -
Page 43: 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 centre of screen (when auto focus is selected). -
Page 44: Picture Quality For Still Picture Recording
Recording Screen indications in picture recording mode A Size of still pictures B Remaining number of still pictures R 12345 R 12345 R 12345 (Flashes in red when [R 0] appears.) C Quality of still pictures Recording with a shutter operation effect You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures. -
Page 45: Various Recording Functions
Recording ≥ When the zoom speed is high, the Various recording subject may not be focused easily. functions ≥ When zooming in while holding this unit by hand, we recommend using the image stabilizer function. (l 51) ≥ When distant subjects are brought Zoom in/out function closer, they are focused at about 1.0 m or more. -
Page 46: Digital Zoom Function
Recording Digital zoom function To use the zoom microphone function If the zoom magnification exceeds 10k, then the digital zoom function will be The zoom microphone is linked to the activated. The maximum magnification zooming operation so that far-away provided by the digital zoom can be sounds with a tele-shot and close-up switched. -
Page 47: Backlight Compensation Function
Recording Backlight Fade in/fade out compensation function function This is for protecting a backlit Fade in: The image and audio subject from being darkened. gradually appear. Use this function when the light is Fade out: The image and audio emanating from behind the subject and gradually disappear. -
Page 48: Colour Night View Function
Recording When you start recording, the image/ Colour night view audio gradually appears. function Pause recording. (Fade out) This allows recording in dark locations. This function allows you to record colour subjects in dark locations to stand out against the background. Attach this unit to a tripod and you can record images free from vibration. -
Page 49: Soft Skin Mode
Recording Soft skin mode To cancel the Colour night view function This makes skin colours Select [ ] again. appear softer for a more attractive appearance. ≥ The Colour night view function makes This is more effective if you record a the signal charging time of CCD up to person closely from the torso up. -
Page 50: Self-Timer Recording
Recording Self-timer recording Recording guideline function This is for recording shots of yourself as well. Checking if the image is level. You can record still pictures using the You can check if the image is level while timer. recording by using the lines displayed on ¬... -
Page 51: Wide Mode
Recording Wide mode Image stabilizer function This is for selecting the screen’s aspect ratio when This is for reducing image recording motion pictures. shakes (jitter) during recording. This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs (16:9) Reduces the image shaking (jitter) due to and regular TVs (4:3). -
Page 52: Wind Noise Reduction Function
Recording Wind noise reduction ≥ Under fluorescent lighting, the image brightness may change or colours may function not look normal. This is for reducing the wind ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. noise coming into the ≥ In the following cases, the image microphone when recording. -
Page 53: Manual Recording Functions
Recording Manual recording [5] Sports To record sports scenes or scenes where functions there are quick motions ] Portrait To make people stand out against the Scene mode background This is for recording in various [ ] Low light situations. To make the scene brighter in dark conditions When you record images in different... -
Page 54: Manual Focus Adjustment
Recording Manual focus Sports mode ≥ For slow-motion playback or playback adjustment pause of recorded pictures, this mode helps diminish camera shake. If auto focusing is difficult due to the ≥ During normal playback, the image conditions, then manual focusing is movement may not look smooth. -
Page 55: White Balance
Recording ≥ The subject may not be in focus when White balance zoomed in if focusing with a wide angle. First, zoom in on the subject This is for recording in natural and then focus on it. colours. The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. - Page 56 Recording To set the white balance Press the cursor button left or manually right to select the white balance mode. Select [ ] and then fill the screen with a white subject. BACK BACK BACK BACK BACK BACK BACK ] Auto white balance adjustment Indoor mode (for recording Press the cursor button up to under incandescent lamps)
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Page 57: Manual Shutter Speed/ Aperture Adjustment
Recording ∫ About the white balance Manual shutter speed/ sensor A 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 The white balance sensor detects the type of light source during recording. - Page 58 Recording ∫ Manual shutter speed Press the cursor button left or adjustment right to make the adjustment. ≥ Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light because the colour and brightness of the playback image may change. 1/100 1/100 ≥...
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Page 59: Motion Picture 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 60 Playback ∫ 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.
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Page 61: Frame-By-Frame Playback
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 62: Playing Back Motion Pictures By Date
Playback Playing back motion pictures by date Recorded scenes are grouped by date on this unit. Scenes recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. Press the MENU button, then select [PLAY SETUP] # [PLAY MODE] # [BY DATE] and then press the cursor button in the centre. -
Page 63: 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 64 Playback ∫ 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.) ≥...
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Page 65: Editing
Editing Editing Editing Deleting multiple scenes from the thumbnail display ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Deleting scenes This is for deleting scenes. Press the button in the The deleted scenes cannot be restored. thumbnail display. Deleting scenes one at a time ¬... -
Page 66: Deleting Still Picture Files
Editing To complete editing Press the MENU button. (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2) ∫ Deleting still picture files Select the scene to be deleted, recorded on an SD card by then press the cursor button other products in the centre. -
Page 67: Locking Scenes
Editing Locking scenes Select the scene to be locked, This is for preventing scenes then press the cursor button from being deleted by mistake. in the centre. 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 68: Dpof Setting
Editing DPOF setting Press the cursor button up or This is for writing the printing down to select the number of data on an SD card. prints, then press the cursor button in the centre. You can write the data of the still pictures ≥... -
Page 69: Card Management
Editing Card management ≥ Use this unit to format SD cards. If an SD card is formatted on other products (such as a computer), the time spent Formatting an SD card for recording may become longer and you may not be able to use the SD This is for initializing cards. -
Page 70: With Other Products
With other products A AV cable (supplied) With other products With a TV ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will ≥ Do not use any other AV cables Playback on TV except the supplied one. ≥ If your TV is not equipped with AV Input Sockets, the 21-pin Adaptor The motion pictures and still pictures recorded by this unit can be played back... - Page 71 With other products ∫ If the image or audio from ∫ To watch images with a this unit is not output on 16:9 aspect ratio on a the TV regular TV (4:3) ≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as When playing back motion pictures far as they go.
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Page 72: With A Dvd Recorder
With other products With a DVD recorder ∫ To display the on-screen information on the TV screen Copying (dubbing) The information displayed on the screen recordings onto a DVD (operation icon, time code, etc.) can be displayed on the TV. recorder Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [EXT. -
Page 73: With A Vcr
With other products With a VCR If you record (dub) images directly from the SD card or with the AV cable and then play them back on a Recording (dubbing) wide-screen TV, they may be squeezed horizontally. In this case, images onto other refer to the operating instructions of video devices... - Page 74 With other products Connect this unit and a video Start playback on this unit. device. Then start recording on the connected device. ≥ See the operating instructions of the video device for details. To stop recording (dubbing) Stop recording on the connected device. Then stop playback on this unit.
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Page 75: With A Printer (Pictbridge)
With other products With a printer Connect this unit to a printer. (PictBridge) To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer.) ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. - Page 76 With other products Select a file to be printed, then Select the date print setting on press the cursor button in the [DATE PRINT]. centre. ≥ If the printer is not capable of date printing, this setting is unavailable. Select the paper size setting on [PAPER SIZE].
- Page 77 With other products When you want to stop printing Select the layout setting on halfway [PAGE LAYOUT]. Press the cursor button down. A confirmation message appears. If [YES] is selected, the number of prints set is cancelled and the screen returns to step 4.
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Page 78: With A Computer
With a computer With a computer With a computer (Windows) What you can do with a computer When the CD-ROM (supplied) is inserted into the computer, the [Setup Menu] screen will appear. ∫ Video editing software MotionSD STUDIO 1.3E 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 79: 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 80: 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 personal computer, or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables, proper operation is not guaranteed. - Page 81 With a computer Necessary Windows 2000/Windows XP: DirectX 9.0b or 9.0c software (9.0c is already installed with Windows XP SP2) Windows Vista: DirectX 10 (already installed with Windows Vista) ≥ If this software in installed on a PC that does not support DirectX versions above, the PC may not operate properly.
- Page 82 With a computer ∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (EB/EP only), the card reader/writer function (GC/GN only) (Mass storage) Personal IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer computer Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium...
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Page 83: Installing Motionsd Studio
With a computer Installing MotionSD Click STUDIO [MotionSD STUDIO 1.3E]. 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.) ≥... - Page 84 With a computer ≥ If you install the software in a computer After the installation is that is not compatible with DirectX 9.0b complete, [Readme.txt] are or 9.0c, the computer may stop displayed. Check the operating properly. If you are unsure contents, then click [t] on top whether or not your computer is right of the window.
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Page 85: Reading The Motionsd Studio Operating Instructions
≥ Connect after installing the software. Select [start]> ≥ If the supplied CD-ROM is inserted in [All Programs (Programs)]> the computer, remove it. (If the installer [Panasonic]> setup is running, wait until it finishes, [MotionSD STUDIO 1.3E]> then remove the CD-ROM.) [Manual]. - Page 86 With a computer Connect this unit and a The [SD Browser auto start] computer. screen appears. ≥ If [Yes] is clicked, MotionSD STUDIO starts. (l 89) ≥ Click [No] if you do not want to start MotionSD STUDIO. ≥ When the unit is connected to a computer, its power cannot be turned off.
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Page 87: Verifying That The Unit Is Correctly Recognised By The Computer
With a computer Verifying that the unit (When using Windows XP/2000) is correctly recognised Click the [Hardware] tab, then click [Device Manager]. by the computer To verify if this unit is correctly recognised 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 88: About The Computer Display
With a computer ∫ Example folder structure About the computer display When the unit is connected to a computer, it is recognised as an external drive. ∫ Drive icons [Removable Disk] is displayed in [My Computer]. ≥ SD-Video format motion pictures are ≥... -
Page 89: Using Motionsd Studio
SD you cannot use the applications. card, use an SD card made by ∫ Starting MotionSD STUDIO Panasonic or one that allows motion picture recording. (l 17) Select [start]> ≥ If you use MotionSD STUDIO to output [All Programs (Programs)]>... -
Page 90: To Disconnect The Usb Cable Safely
With a computer To disconnect the USB Software uninstallation cable safely Follow the steps below to uninstall the software if it is no longer required. Double click the icon in Select [start] # ([Settings] #) task tray displayed on the [Control Panel] # [Add or computer screen. -
Page 91: 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 92: Others
Others Still picture recording Others Menus menus Menu list Motion picture recording menus ∫ [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] (l 53) [GUIDE LINES] (l 50) [PICT. QUALITY] (l 44) [CLOCK SET] (l 35) ∫ [ADVANCED] ∫ [BASIC] [SHTR EFFECT] (l 44) [SCENE MODE] (l 53) [GUIDE LINES] (l 50) ∫... - Page 93 Others Motion picture playback Still picture playback menus menus ∫ [PLAY SETUP] ∫ [PHOTO SETUP] [PLAY MODE] (l 62) [LOCK SET] (l 67) [RESUME PLAY] (l 62) [DPOF SET] (l 68) [LOCK SET] (l 67) ∫ [SETUP] ∫ [SETUP] [DISPLAY] (l 94) [DISPLAY] (l 94) [DATE/TIME] (l 36) [DATE/TIME] (l 36)
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Page 94: Menus Related To [Setup]
Others Menus related to ∫ [BEEP SOUND] [SETUP] ≥ [OFF] ≥ [ON] This allows operations such as starting ∫ [DISPLAY] and ending recording to be signaled by a beep. ≥ [OFF] ≥ [ON] When [OFF] is set, no beep is heard The screen indications are selected as when an operation such as recording is shown in the illustration below. - Page 95 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.
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Page 96: Indications
Others Indications Backlight ª compensation Image stabilizer Indications 1/100 Shutter speed OPEN, F2.0 F number ∫ Recording indications Gain value Motion picture recording Soft skin mode 0h00m00s Fade (White), Fade R 1h30m 16 : 9 (Black) 1/100 Colour night view OPEN function 1.1.2008... -
Page 97: Playback Indications
Others ∫ Playback indications When a printer compatible with Motion picture playback PictBridge is connected Accessing the card (When connected to a computer) DPOF already set Still picture playback (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... -
Page 98: Messages
Back up the data on the SD RECORDING IS STOPPED. 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 17) VQT1P61... -
Page 99: About Recovery
Others EXIT THE MENU THEN CHANGE TO MANUAL You are attempting to use a function that cannot be MODE. used simultaneously. CANCEL NIGHT VIEW MODE PLEASE CONNECT AC You are attempting to connect to a computer when ADAPTOR the AC adaptor is not connected. An irregularity in the unit has been detected. -
Page 100: Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Others 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 Conditions which disable the functions Digital zoom ≥... -
Page 101: Troubleshooting
Others Troubleshooting Problem Check points This unit cannot be turned on. The status ≥ Is the battery fully charged? # Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (l 20) indicator flashes when the unit is turned on while using the battery. ≥... - Page 102 Others Problem Check points ≥ The unit cannot be operated unless you open the LCD monitor. This unit cannot be ≥ Remove the SD card then press the RESET button. operated though it 106) If normal conditions are not restored yet, is turned on.
- Page 103 Others Problem Check points ≥ Has the SD card’s write protect switch been set to LOCK? # No recording is possible while the write protect switch is set to LOCK. (l 17) ≥ Is the memory of the card full? # If the card has no more available memory, free up Recording does not start although the...
- Page 104 Others Problem Check points ≥ Is manual focus mode selected? # Set the unit to auto focus mode by pressing the AUTO button. Auto focus ≥ Are you trying to record a scene which is hard to function does not bring into focus in auto focus mode? # There are some recording subjects and surroundings work.
- Page 105 Others Problem Check points Although this unit ≥ Have you selected video input on the TV? # Please read the operating instructions of your TV and is correctly connected to a TV, select the channel that matches the input used for the playback images connection.
- Page 106 Others Problem Check points ≥ Is this unit connected to a computer? # No operation can be performed on this unit when it is The indication disappears. connected to a computer. ≥ Turn off the power to this unit. If the power cannot be The screen is turned off, remove the SD card then press the RESET frozen.
- Page 107 Others With a computer Problem Check points ≥ The USB function selection screen does not appear if the USB cable is connected while the menu screen is displayed. # Close the menu screen before connecting the USB Even if connected cable.
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Page 108: Cautions For Use
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Page 109: About The Battery
Others Do not use benzine, paint thinner or About the battery alcohol for cleaning the unit. ≥ Before cleaning, detach the battery or The battery used in this unit is a pull out the AC cable from the AC rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is outlet. -
Page 110: About The Ac Adaptor
Others ≥ Dust and other matter attached to the ≥ After use, be sure to disconnect the AC battery terminals should be removed. adaptor. (If it is left connected, about 0.1 W of current is consumed at most.) Prepare spare batteries when going ≥... -
Page 111: About Condensation
Others ∫ Causes of condensation LCD monitor Condensation takes place when the ambient temperature or humidity is ≥ When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe changed as follows. it with a dry soft cloth. ≥ When this unit is brought inside from ≥... -
Page 112: Explanation Of Terms
Others 8) Incandescent light bulb Explanation of terms 9) Sunrise or sunset 10) Candlelight Automatic white balance White balance adjustment recognises Outside of the effective range of the colour of light and adjusts so the automatic white balance adjustment, the white colour will become a purer white. -
Page 113: Auto Focus
Others Auto focus Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy The lens is moved forward or backward surfaces or by highly reflective automatically to bring the subject into objects focus. Since whatever is shiny or glistens is Auto focus has the following brought into focus, it is hard to focus on characteristics. -
Page 114: Specifications
Others Specifications SD Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 4.8 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 3.6 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording: 2.9 W Charging: 4.2 W Signal system EIA Standard: 625 lines, 50 fields PAL colour signal 1/6z CCD image sensor Total: 800 K Image sensor... - Page 115 Others Card reader function (EB/EP only), Card reader/writer function (GC/GN only) (No copyright protection support) Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) compliant, USB terminal Type miniB PictBridge-compliant Dimensions (excluding the 31 mm (W)k63 mm (H)k114 mm (D) projecting parts) Approx. 182 g Mass [without battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)] Mass in...
- Page 116 Others 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/8 GB/16 GB (FAT32 format corresponding) Number of recordable Refer to page 117. pictures JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 Compression...
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Page 117: 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 1640 256 MB 1710 3410 512 MB 3390 6780 1 GB 6790 13580 2 GB 13820 27640 4 GB 27150... -
Page 118: Index
Others ∫ F Others Index Fade ......47 Format Card ....69 ∫... - Page 119 Others ∫ P ∫ T PictBridge ....75 Tripod ......15 Picture quality .
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