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    Operating Instructions SD Video Camera Model No. SDR-S100 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance,
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    . Article 1 License Licensee is granted the right to use the Software, including the information recorded or described on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any other media provided to Licensee (collectively "Software"), but all applicable rights to patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade
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    Accessories 9 Parts identification and handling .... 10 Inserting/Removing an SD card....... 14 Inserting/Removing the Battery....... 16 Charging the Battery Manual focus adjustment 45 This allows subjects to be focused manually. White balance 46 This is for recording in natural colours. Manual
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    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 Details About condensation 102 Explanation of terms 103 Cautions for Use 105 Specifications 108 Limited Warranty
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    this SD Video Camera, its accessories or Memory Card. ≥ Note that the SD Video Camera may not play the data recorded or created on another product and another product may not play the data recorded on the SD Video Camera. ≥ The nameplate of the SD Video Camera is fixed on the bottom of the battery
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    tested instructions and Panasonic Model No.: SDR-S100 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic SDR-S100 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 6 VQT0T50 A lithium ion/polymer battery
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    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
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    or from any trouble occurring therein. ≥ Panasonic will also in no way be liable for any losses of data caused by this product. ≥ For the purposes of these operating instructions, the battery pack is referred to as "the battery" and the SD Memory Card as "the SD card." ≥ SD Logo is a trademark
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    Check the accessories before using this unit. SD Memory Card (2 GB) RP-SDQ02G Battery pack CGA-S303 Wireless remote control N2QACC000008 Button-type battery CR2025 Hand strap VFC4127 AC cable K2CA2CA00025 AC adaptor VSK0681 USB cable VFA0454 Headphone cable K2KZ99Z00001 Multi cable K2KZ9CB00001
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    selection. 9 11 Menu button [MENU] (P26) 10 12 Delete button [ ] (P62) 14 13 Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/ 11 FOCUS] (P32, 43 to 48) 15 12 14 Terminal cover (P67, 70, 80) 16 17 13 15 USB White balance sensor (P47) 23 Speaker (P58) 24 Mode dial (P20) 25 Battery cover (P16) 10 VQT0T50
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    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 card slot cover and battery cover cannot be opened. Insert an SD card or the battery before attaching this unit to the tripod. (P14, 16) 1 Camera
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    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: ‰ 3.5 mm stereo mini plug) using the
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    's instructions. Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100 °C (212 °F) or incinerate. Keep the Button-Type battery out of the reach of children. Never put Button-Type battery in mouth. If swallowed, call your doctor. Replace battery with Panasonic PART
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    may be lost. 1 Open the LCD monitor and then slide the card slot open lever 1 to open the card slot cover. 1 2 Insert/remove the SD card into/from the card slot 2. A Label side 2 ≥ When inserting an SD card, face the label side towards you and press it straight in with one stroke as
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    [ON/OFF] switch or the mode dial. ∫ About the write protection switch on the SD Memory Card ≥ The SD Memory Card has a write protection switch 1 on it. If the switch is moved to [LOCK], you cannot write to the SD card, delete the data on it or format it. If it is moved back, you can
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    the projecting parts of the battery in the holes on the unit. 3 3 Put the battery cover back in its original place. A Label B Projecting parts B Removing the battery Remove the battery cover, then remove the battery. ≥ After removing the battery, put the battery cover back in its original place
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    min ≥ The recordable time will become shorter when you use this unit with the LCD monitor lit up by pressing the [POWER LCD] button. ≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. The unit and the SD card also heat up during use. This is not a malfunction. ≥ Along with the reduction of the
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    for a few moments. ≥ The quick start function can be set in the following cases. - In motion picture recording mode, when the SD card is inside this unit - In still picture recording mode, when the SD card is inside this unit To set quick start function SETUP DISPLAY DATE/TIME DATE FORMAT FORMAT
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    To cancel quick start Press the menu button, use the cursor button to select [ [ QUICK START]#[OFF]. (P26) SETUP]# ≥ 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
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    this to record 15:42 DEC 15 2005 motion pictures (MPEG2). The unit can be used as a Web camera when it is connected to a PC. Motion picture playback mode (P57) Use this to play back motion from the supplied CD-ROM.) to view an SD card's pictures on a PC or to import them to a PC. 20 VQT0T50
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    monitor can be adjusted from the menu. (P29) ≥ If it is forcibly opened or rotated, this unit may be damaged or fail. ≥ Check that the card slot is closed, and then close the LCD monitor firmly. 21 VQT0T50
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    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. Press the cursor button to operate the
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    Using the recording function ¬ When the mode dial is at the or position 1 Press the button in the center. 1 An operation icon appears on the LCD monitor. While an operation icon is displayed, a blue border appears around the outside of the button in the centre of the cursor button. 1 ≥
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    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 to [MANUAL]) Motion picture playback mode ≥ The indication can also be changed during playback. Still picture recording mode
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    white balance adjustment) White balance (P46) Shutter speed (P48) Iris or gain value (P48) White balance mode selection, manual adjustments (P45, 46, 48) Playback/pause (P57) Stop playback and show thumbnails (P57) Rewind, skip (during playback) (P57) Reverse slow/frame playback (during pause) (P58
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    Using the menu screen Refer to the "Menu list" (P89) for information about the menus. 1 BASIC ADVANCE SETUP SETUP ENTER EXIT MENU Press the [MENU] button. The menu setting screen is displayed. (The menu displayed differs depending on the position of the mode dial.) ≥ Do not switch the mode dial
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    5 BASIC SCENE MODE WIND CUT REC MODE WIDE CLOCK SET SETUP ENTER XP SP LP EXIT MENU 6 BASIC SCENE MODE WIND CUT REC MODE WIDE CLOCK SET SETUP ENTER XP SP LP EXIT MENU 7 or To exit the menu screen Press the cursor button right or press the button in the center. Press the cursor button up or down
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    (P26) 2 CLOCK SET DEC 15 2005 03 42 PM SETUP SET ENTER EXIT MENU 3 Changing the display style SETUP DISPLAY DATE/TIME DATE FORMAT FORMAT CARD QUICK START SETUP ENTER 1/3 Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y EXIT MENU Press the cursor button left or right to select the item (year/month/day/ hours/minutes) to be
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    DATE/TIME DATE FORMAT FORMAT CARD QUICK START SETUP ENTER 1/3 battery runs down. After charging the battery using the steps below, set the clock. ∫ Charging the built-in battery for the date ≥ Connect the AC adaptor to this unit or place the battery on this unit, and the built-in lithium battery
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    pressed again, [ ] goes off, and the original brightness is restored to the LCD monitor. ≥ This will not affect the images to be recorded. ≥ When the AC adaptor is used, [ ] appears automatically and the monitor becomes brighter when the power is turned on. 30 VQT0T50
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    be used for the first time on this unit. (P65) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data (files) is deleted. Once want to record. ≥ We recommend attaching the hand strap 4 (supplied) to prevent the camera from dropping. 4 ≥ Do not cover the White balance sensor 3 with your fingers,
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    can therefore confirm recording when this unit is attached to a tripod or when using the remote control. ∫ About the auto mode ≥ Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO], and color balance (white balance) and focusing will be adjusted automatically. (The [ AUTO ] indication appears on the screen
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    Motion picture recording (MPEG2 motion pictures) Record motion pictures onto an SD card. 1 Rotate the mode dial to select . The lens cover now opens automatically. PC 2 Press the record button to start recording. Ending the recording Press the
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    for longer. ∫ 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 Pro High Speed SD Memory Card Super High Speed SD Memory Card High Speed SD Memory Card 256 MB - RP-SDH256 - 512 MB
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    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) ≥ Recordable time using the battery (P17) ≥ 8 MB and 16 MB SD cards remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor. Also do not remove the SD card while the
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    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 or . 1 Move the zoom lever. ̬ ̩ W T - T side
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    , then lights white. To cancel the tele-macro function Select the [ ] icon again. ≥ If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust the focus manually. (P45) ≥ In the following cases, the tele-macro function is canceled automatically. - The zoom magnification becomes lower than 10k. - The power is
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    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 or . 1 Press the button in the center of the cursor button to display the icon shown in the illustration. 2
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    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 or . 1 Press the button in the center of the cursor button to
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    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 OFF ON EXIT MENU Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [ BASIC]>[
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    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 or . ADVANCE D.ZOOM O.I.S. MAGICPIX REC LAMP ZOOM MIC SETUP ENTER OFF ON EXIT MENU Press the menu button, then use the
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    the cursor button to select [ ADVANCE]>[ MAGICPIX]> [ON]. (P26) After exiting the menu screen, the unit is in manual focus mode. Press the cursor button left or right to bring the subject into focus manually. (P45) In the following cases, press the button in the center of the cursor button twice to
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    , this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or . 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] AUTO switch to [MANUAL]. MANUAL FOCUS 2 BASIC SCENE MODE OFF WIND CUT REC MODE WIDE CLOCK SET SETUP ENTER EXIT MENU Press the menu button, use the
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    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
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    focusing is available. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or . 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. AUTO MANUAL FOCUS 2 Move the switch down and set it to MNL the [FOCUS] position. ≥ The manual focus indication [1MF] will be displayed. 3 Press the cursor button left or right
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    the white balance mode. Indication AWB Mode Auto white balance adjustment Indoor mode (for recording under incandescent lamps) Outdoor mode Manual adjustment mode Recording conditions Incandescent lights, halogen lamps Outdoors under a clear sky Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent
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    to select the [ ] indication. ≥ When the [ ] display changes from flashing to on, setting is complete. About flashing of the [ ] indication When the manual adjustment mode is selected ≥ Flashing indicates that the white balance previously adjusted is stored. This setting is stored until the white
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    Aperture Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or . 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] MNL switch to [MANUAL]. The icon shown in the illustration is displayed automatically. 2 1/60 F2.0 Press the cursor button down several MNL times and select the
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    smooth. ≥ When recording in an extremely bright place, the screen may change color or flicker. If so adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/60 or 1/100. ≥ If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen increases. ≥ Depending on the zoom magnification, there
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    ) For the number of still pictures to be recorded on an SD card, refer to P88. 1 Rotate the mode dial to select . is indicated as follows when the record button is not pressed halfway. Please use it as a guide for recording. - ¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus and a good picture
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    access lamp is lit, do not operate the mode dial. ≥ When the access lamp is lit, do not insert or remove an SD card. ≥ If the write protection switch on the SD card is set to [LOCK], it cannot be used for recording. (P15) ≥ Another product may degrade or not play back still pictures
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    feature or other feature which cuts out both edges of the pictures, cancel the feature for printing. (Refer to the operating instructions of the printer for details.) Recording with a shutter operation effect You can add a shutter operation simulating sound. ADVANCE 2/2 SHTR EFFECT OFF
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    ∫ 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
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    Built-in flash Use the built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 Slide the [OPENß] flash lever. The flash rises. ≥ The flash will flash when the record button is pressed. Setting the flash mode ADVANCE FLASH RED EYE FLASH LEVEL
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    Do not accidentally press or cover the flash with your fingers when holding the camera. ≥ Store the flash when it is not being used. ≥ The unit, The picture may become out of focus in a dark place. If so, adjust the focus manually. (P45) ≥ The picture may appear dark if flash is lit in front of a
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    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 . 1 Press the button in the center to display the icon shown in the figure. 2 3 1 Press the
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    automatically. The motion pictures (up to 12 scenes) recorded on the SD card are displayed as thumbnails. PC 2 1 Press the cursor button up, button up, down, left or right to operate. Playback/Pause: Press . Review playback: Continue to press :. Cue playback: Continue to press 9. Stop the
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    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. 1) Press the cursor button up during motion picture playback to pause the playback. 2) Keep pressing the cursor button right. (Slow-motion
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    card with the write protection switch at the [LOCK] position is inserted. (P15) ∫ About motion picture mode compatibility ≥ This unit can play back MPEG2 formatted files. ≥ This unit is based on the SD-Video standard. ≥ This unit may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded or created on
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    the LCD monitor. 4 Press the cursor button up, down, left or right to operate. : Slide show (playback of the still pictures on the SD card in numerical order) start/ pause. ¢ : Plays back the previous picture. : Plays back the next picture. ∫: Stops the playback, and shows the thumbnails. ¢ Only
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    for Camera File system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). ≥ The file format supported by show. ≥ When the access lamp is lit, do not insert or remove an SD card. ≥ It takes time to display the still picture depending on the number of pixels
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    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 or . 1 DELETE SELECT ALL Press the
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    case of [ALL], the deletion may take time if there are many scenes on the SD card. ≥ Do not turn off this unit while deleting. ≥ When you delete scenes, use a battery with sufficient battery power or use the AC adaptor. ≥ If scenes conforming to DCF standard are deleted, all the data related to the
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    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.) ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or . 1 PLAY SETUP PLAY MODE LOCK YES DPOF SET NO Press the menu button,
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    may become longer and you may not be able to use the SD card. ≥ During formatting, do not turn this unit off. ≥ When you format the SD card, use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor. ≥ Depending on the type of SD card being used, it may take time to format. ≥ Do not remove the
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    , number of copies, and other information (DPOF data) onto the SD card. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 PLAY SETUP PLAY of pictures can be printed as you set the number of prints with the printer supporting DPOF.) ≥ The function can be cancelled by setting the number of pictures to [0].
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    SD card so that it can be used on a system supporting DPOF. ≥ The DPOF setting can be established for up to 999 scenes. ≥ DPOF setting made on another camera compatible with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer.) ¬ Connect this unit to the AC adaptor. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to
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    setting is unavailable. Use the cursor button to select [ PAPER SIZE], then press the cursor button right to enter the paper size setting. - STANDARD:Size specific to the printer - 4k5 INCH: L size - 5k7 INCH: 2L size - 4k6 INCH: Postcard size - A4: A4 size ≥ You cannot set paper sizes not
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    - STANDARD:Layout specific to the printer - : No frame print - : Frame print ≥ You cannot set page layouts not supported on the printer. operations disable proper printing. - Disconnecting the USB cable - Removing the SD card - Switching the mode dial - Turning off the power ≥ Check the
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    the Video/Audio input terminals.) ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running SD card on this unit by inserting the SD card into a TV with a built-in SD card slot. ≥ Check the TV's input setting (input switch). (For more information, please read the operating instructions
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    aspect ratio by changing the menu setting. (Depending on the settings of the TV, the images may not be shown correctly. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV.) SETUP BEEP SOUND LCD AI LCD SET TV ASPECT SETUP ENTER 2/2 16:9 4:3 EXIT MENU Press the menu button, then use the cursor
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    it. 2 Insert the SD card into the DVD recorder's SD card slot. ≥ For details on how to record the images onto the hard disk, refer to the operating instructions of the DVD recorder. ≥ The images recorded on the hard disk or DVD-RAM are converted to the DVD video recording format. Once converted
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    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. For information about how to use MotionSD STUDIO 1.0E, read the PDF operating instructions. Web Camera Driver
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    in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used. ≥ This software is not Macintosh compatible. ≥ This software is not compatible in the United States and other countries. ≥ To upgrade the Windows Service Pack SP1, SP4 etc.), select [start] (>[All Programs (
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    Video Editing Software card Support Drive CD-ROM drive-required to install this program (When writing to DVD, a compatible drive and media are necessary.) Interface USB port (USB 2.0 High Speed recommended) Other requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device MotionSD STUDIO ≥ This software
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    camera Personal computer IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4/Microsoft Windows XP OS Home Edition SP1 or SP2/Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP1 or SP2 (The standard driver disk space 250 MB or more Necessary software DirectX 9.0b or 9.0c Windows
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    automatically. ≥ Depending on the operating environment, you may be required to install DirectX 9.0b. If so, click [Yes], and install it. ≥ 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. If you are unsure whether or not your
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    . (Refer to page 79 if the CD launcher fails to start automatically after the CD-ROM has been inserted into the PC.) 2 Click [Web Camera Driver]. ≥ The software application may not run properly if you cancel the installation at any point e.g. by pressing [Cancel]. 3 Click [Next]. 78 VQT0T50
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    has rebooted, the installation of the Web camera driver starts from step 3. 5 Click [Finish]. The PC must be rebooted for the driver to work. ∫ If the CD launcher fails double-click [PANASONIC]. (The CD launcher can also be started up by opening [PANASONIC] and double-clicking [autorun (.exe)]).
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    after installing the driver and software applications. If you AC adaptors as the power supply for camera (P78) Still picture playback Unavailable PC Connection mode MotionSD STUDIO (P82) Card reader/writer function ≥ When this unit is in still picture playback mode, connect it to a printer supporting
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    no affect on operation so click [Yes]. - [Panasonic SD Video Camera Web Camera Device] is displayed. - The recognition procedure is SD card's folders. Otherwise, it may no longer be possible for this unit to read the SD card. ≥ Always use this unit to format SD cards. ≥ When data not supported
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    through the additional instructions or updated information. ≥ The End User Licence Agreement is displayed when the software is first started 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
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    Programs)]> [Panasonic]> [MotionSD STUDIO 1.0E]> [Manual (PDF format)]. ≥ After starting the software, on the menu select [Help]>[Help] to display the help files. ≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions. (P73) Using the unit as a Web Camera When
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    Web Camera (continued) ∫ Software that can be used when using the unit as a Web Camera (±: connecting the unit to the PC, you must install [Web Camera Driver]. (P78) 1)Turn on the unit's power, then set Device] and click [Stop]. 3)Verify [MATSHITA SD Video Camera USB Device] is selected and click [OK
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    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 referring to "Verifying the driver" (P86), then delete the driver manually. 85 VQT0T50
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    the USB cable, then verify the driver. (P80) ≥ With some PCs your PC's operating instructions to establish a video device] at [Imaging device]. ≥ If two, three or more SD video cameras are connected, [USB video device #X (X: number)] may appear. Windows 2000: [Panasonic SD Video Camera Web Camera
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    ] under [USB (Universal Serial Bus) controller] or at [USB video device] under [Imaging device] ≥ When [Web Camera] is displayed at [Other devices] Remove the driver from Device Manager, uninstall it (P85), re-install [Web Camera Driver] (P78), then conduct the connection procedure once more. 87
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    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 2 GB Picture size Picture quality 8 MB 16
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    ON OFF OFF OFF EXIT MENU [ D.ZOOM] (P36) [ O.I.S.] (P41) [ MAGICPIX] (P42) [ REC LAMP] (P32) [ ZOOM MIC] (P37) ∫ [ SETUP] SETUP DISPLAY DATE/TIME DATE FORMAT FORMAT CARD QUICK START SETUP ENTER 1/3 ON D/T M/D/Y NO OFF EXIT MENU [ DISPLAY] (P91) [ DATE/TIME] (P29) [ DATE FORMAT] (P28) [ FORMAT
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    POWER SAVE SETUP ENTER 1/2 ON D/T M/D/Y NO 5 MINUTES EXIT MENU [ DISPLAY] (P91) [ DATE/TIME] (P29) [ DATE FORMAT] (P28) [ FORMAT CARD] (P65) [ POWER SAVE] (P91) [ BEEP SOUND] (P91) [ LCD AI] (P30) [ LCD SET] (P29) [ TV ASPECT] (P71) Still picture playback menus ≥ For [ DELETE] and [ SETUP] items
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    this unit automatically turns off to prevent the battery from running down. When you use this POWER SAVE]>[5 MINUTES]. - When connecting to the AC outlet (When using the AC adaptor) - When connecting the unit to a [DEMO MODE]>[ON] without inserting an SD card, this unit is automatically set to
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    DEC 15 2005 Remaining battery power R 0h00m Remaining Manual focus 2t Zoom magnification indication Back light mode O.I.S. Image stabilizer Power LCD 1/60 Shutter speed OPEN/F2.4 F number 6dB Gain value WEB WEB CAMERA lamp) Outdoor mode Manual adjustment mode Video flash Red eye
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    Playback ; Pause 56 Cue/Review playback 78 Last/first file paused . Confirmatory indications 0 or -- ° The built-in battery is low. (P29) ≥ The warning/alarm indication camera operations. For details of the warning, refer to the Troubleshooting. (P101) No SD card is inserted/ unusable card
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    not compatible or it cannot be recognized by the unit. THIS CARD CANNOT An 8 MB or 16 MB SD card has been inserted in motion RECORD IN VIDEO MODE. picture recording mode. CARD LOCKED. The write protection switch on the SD Memory Card is set to [LOCK]. (P15) SCENE NUMBER IS FULL. PROGRAM NUMBER
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    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. You are
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    is low: [PLEASE CONNECT AC ADAPTOR OR CHANGE BATTERY.] NO [CANNOT USE THIS CARD IN VIDEO MODE WITHOUT REPAIRING DATA ERROR.] ≥ When you recover files or delete play lists, you can record or play motion pictures again. Therefore, be sure to follow the instruction. ≥ When data recorded on another
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    selected due to the unit's specifications. The table below shows examples recording mode ≥ During demo mode ≥ When setting the [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] switch to [AUTO] ≥ When the MagicPix function is protection switch on the SD card is set to [LOCK] (P15) ≥ When the file is protected ≥
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    Troubleshooting Problem Check points This unit cannot be turned on. ≥ Is the battery fully charged? > Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. SD card.) The remote control does not function. ≥ Has the button-type battery of the remote control run out? > Replace it with a new button-type battery
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    (P14) Motion picture recording stops suddenly. ≥ Can the SD card be used for motion picture recording? > Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording. (P34, 35) Auto focus function does not work. ≥ Is manual focus mode selected? > If auto mode is selected, focus is automatically
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    Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Check points Although this unit is correctly connected to a TV, playback images cannot be seen. ≥ Have you selected video input on the TV? > Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the input used for the connection
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    mode. ≥ Did you press the record button or any other button? > You cannot record onto the card in the WEB camera mode. ≥ Have you installed the Web camera driver? > Install the driver, then check the connections. The [ PictBridge ] indication ≥ The unit is connected to a Windows XP PC in still
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    unit is close to the ambient temperature of the room, then use it. What to do with the lens is fogged up. Remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor and leave the unit for about 1 hour. When the unit becomes close to the ambient temperature, the fog disappears naturally. 102 VQT0T50
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    not function properly if there is more than one light source. For light outside the functional auto white balance adjustment range, use the manual white balance adjustment mode. White balance The images recorded by the unit may become bluish or reddish under the influence of certain light sources
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    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 for Moving Pictures Experts Group. It refers to a format for compressing video. MPEG2 enables motion pictures to be played back more smoothly and
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    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 the battery or pull out the AC mains lead from the AC mains socket. ≥ The camera body may
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    an explosion. ≥ If the operating time is very short even after the battery has been recharged, the battery has worn out. Please purchase a new battery. About the AC adaptor ≥ Be sure to use the supplied AC adaptor. ≥ If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, radio reception may be disturbed. Keep the
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    off: ≥ Charging is completed. ≥ Although charging is completed, trouble may have occurred in the AC adaptor or battery when the status indicator is off. Contact your dealer. About the SD card ≥ The memory capacity indicated on the label of an SD Card is the total of the capacity for copyright
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    Specifications SD Video Camera: Information for your safety Power source: DC 9.3 V (AC adaptor)/7.4 V (Battery) Power consumption: When recording: 3.9 W (AC adaptor)/3.5 W (Battery white balance system 1,400 lx 12 lx (1 lx in MagicPix mode) SD Memory Card (8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/128 MB/ 256 MB/
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    Card) Operating temperature 0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF) Operating humidity 10% to 80% Battery operation time See page 17. Motion pictures Compression Picture size Transfer rate Audio compression Still pictures MPEG2 (SD-Video standard compliant) 704k480 XP : Approx. 10 Mbps (VBR), 30 fps
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    Name SD Multi AV Device, SD Mobile Printer (except items listed below) CCD Image Sensor Rechargeable Battery Pack, SD Memory Card, AC Adaptor, service. 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
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    As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other memory content. The items This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops
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    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: [email protected] You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only) Panasonic Services Company
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    with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting. Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 410B Airport Road Elgin, IL 60123 Attn: Digital Camcorder Repair Dept. Please write the displayed above Self Diagnostic number here. 113 VQT0T50
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    SD Video Camera Accessories Ninety (90) days, parts and labour In-home Service will be carried out only to locations accessible by roads and within 50 km of an authorized Panasonic service any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty
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    AC adaptor 17, 106 Adobe Acrobat Reader 73 Aperture/Gain 48 Auto focus 104 Auto mode 32 Automatic white balance 103 B Backlight Compensation 39 Battery 16, 17, 106 Beep sound 91 Black Balance 47 Built-in flash 54 C Card an SD card 65 Frame Manual adjustment mode (White balance 47 Manual
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    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
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    Cómo quitar la batería Quite la tapa de la batería, luego extraiga la batería. ≥ Después de quitar la batería, vuelva a poner la tapa de la batería en su lugar. ∫ Recarga de la batería ¬ Ponga el interruptor de encendido en [OFF]. 1 B 1 2 DC IN 9.3V A 3 Conecte el adaptador CA A (suministrado)
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    Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida para el usuario en español (continuación) ∫ Grabación de imágenes dinámicas 1 Gire el selector de modo para seleccionar . PC Ahora la
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    o hacia la derecha para llevar a cabo las distintas operaciones. : La exposición de diapositivas (reproducción de las imágenes en la tarjeta SD en orden numérico) inicia/se interrumpe.¢ : Reproduce la imagen anterior. : Reproduce la imagen siguiente. ∫: Detiene la reproducción y muestra las
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    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
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PP
Operating Instructions
SD Video Camera
Model No.
SDR-S100
VQT0T50
For USA assistance, please call:
1-800-272-7033 or, contact us via the web at:
For Canadian assistance, please call:
1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please
read the instructions completely.