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    Operating Instructions SD Video Camera Model No. SDR-S7P/PC Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262
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    , SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. • USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. • DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION! DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET
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    Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: SDR-S7P Responsible party:Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules
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    Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
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    the AC supply and the rated current of the AC adaptor. • Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adaptor or AC cord AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle. U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION: A lithium ion/polymer battery
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    a cup of coffee. This action could permanently damage the internal parts. Do not attempt to disassemble this unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Unplug your camera from the power supply before cleaning. CAUTION ●DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS ●DO NOT EXPOSE
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    for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this unit, its accessories or recordable media. For the purposes of these operating instructions SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are referred to as the "SD card". LCD monitor Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be
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    6 Quick guide 10 Accessories 14 Parts identification and handling 14 Using the hand strap (supplied 16 Using the LCD monitor 17 How to use the lens cover open lever 17 Applicable SD cards (sold separately 18 Setup Charging 20 Charging time, recordable time and Remaining battery capacity
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    86 When recording 86 During playback 87 Messages 88 Troubleshooting 90 Cautions for use 96 Specifications 100 Optional accessories 102 Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 103 Request for Service Notice (USA Only 104 Customer Services Directory (For USA only 105 Limited Warranty (For
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    battery. Inserting SD cards (sold separately) Place label upwards. Slide straight in until hearing card catch. 4 Close the card/battery door. Close the card/battery door and slide the card/battery door lever to the "LOCK" position. Lever Press until hearing lever lock. 5 Connect the AC adaptor
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    time 1 Set the mode dial to a position other than [OFF]. 7 Plug the DC plug into the DC input terminal on the unit. Status indicator Flashing red: Charging in progress Off: Charging complete 2 Select [YES]. 3 Set the date and time. To select settings To change numerical values 4 Enter the date
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    Quick guide (cont.) The display and menu language can be changed →[LANGUAGE] Recording Motion pictures 1 Set to [ ]. Still pictures 1 Set to [ ]. 2 Start recording. 2 Take picture. 3 Stop recording. 12 VQT1R00
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    Playback Motion pictures 1 Set to [ ]. Still pictures 1 Set to [ ]. 2 Select and enter the picture to view. 2 Select and enter the picture to view. Play/Pause Back Next Return to step 2 Deleting pictures 1 During playback Slideshow start/pause Back Next Return to step 2 2 Select [YES].
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    AC adaptors except the supplied one. Card access lamp [ACCESS] (P.23, 31) Card/battery door lever [ ] (P.20, 23) Card/Battery door (P.20, 23) Card slot [SD CARD] (P.23) Battery slot [BATTERY] (P.20) Tripod mounting hole For tripod (sold separately) mounting instructions, see the user's guide
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    and handling Strap fixture (P.16) LCD monitor (P.17) Menu button [MENU] (P.26) Auto button [AUTO] (P.44) Manual button [MANUAL AF/MF] (P.44) Delete button [ ] (P.56) Cursor buttons (P.26) Lens cover open lever (P.17) Lens White balance sensor (P.30) Microphone (built-in, stereo) Sub record
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    Parts identification and handling (cont.) Using the hand strap (supplied) Using as strap Fit over your wrist and adjust the length of the strap. 16 VQT1R00
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    . Up to 180 ˚ Up to 90 ˚ ●Forcing the LCD monitor open or rotating it past the angle to which it can be rotated will cause trouble or malfunctioning. ●Brightness and color density can be adjusted. (P.29) How to use the lens cover open lever Before recording, open the lens cover. Open
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    , but motion picture recording may stop during use. • Multimedia cards cannot be used. Recommended Panasonic SD/SDHC Memory Cards (as of February 2008) The following Panasonic SD/SDHC Memory Cards and SD speed Class 2 or higher Memory Cards are recommended for this unit. With other types of
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    of children to prevent swallowing. ●This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted to FAT12 or FAT16 file systems and SDHC Memory Cards formatted to a FAT32 file system. ●SD speed Class 2 Class 2 speed standard for SD cards. This and higher types of SD cards operate stably in devices for which Class
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    door and slide the card/battery door lever to the "LOCK" position. 5 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied). Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and then to an AC outlet. Lever AC cableˎ AC adaptor To AC outlet Small gap here. ˎDo not use the AC cable and AC adaptor of this unit with other
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    indicator does the following: Does not flash: Remove and reinsert the battery, and disconnect and reconnect the AC adaptor. If the status indicator still does not flash, contact your dealer. Flashes rapidly at approx. 0.25 seconds intervals: The battery cannot be charged. Try doing the following
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    battery. Remaining battery capacity indication The battery indication changes, as the remaining battery power decreases. High Low Flashing (Charge battery.) It has been found that counterfeit battery Panasonic battery pack is used. ● Be aware that many batteries sold at extremely cheap prices
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    the following operations while the lamp is lit may damage the SD card and its content and the unit may not function properly. • Switching off power • Removing battery or AC adaptor • Opening card/battery door and removing SD card • Rotating the mode dial • Shaking or impacting the unit Card
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    4 Setup Turning power ON/OFF (Selecting modes) Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely to the desired position. Set to icon of desired mode. Status indicator • When power is ON: Lit red (When selecting ) • When power is OFF: Off Power OFF Motion picture recording mode (P.32) Motion picture
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    Unit response Status indicator When opened Shooting can start in approx. 0.6 second. Lit red When closed The unit goes on quick start standbyˎ. Flashing green ˎ The unit consumes about half as much power as when recording is stopped. Setting [QUICK START] Make settings from the menus. (P.26
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    5 Setup Setting from the menu, changing the display language The menu cannot be displayed during recording or playback. For menu items (P.82 "Menu List") 1 Display the menu. The menu displayed differs according to mode. 2 Select the top menu. To return to the previous screen (Top menu for [ ]
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    The cursor buttons are used to select functions, execute operations and make menu settings. 6 Select an item. 8 Close the menu. 7 Enter the selected item. Using the cursor buttons The cursor buttons are used to select and enter items on menus or thumbnail displays. Upwards Left Right ●To
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    6 Setup Setting the date and time Setting the date and time Before recording, check that the date and time have been set. The very first time that power is turned ON, a message appears prompting you to set the date and time. Select [YES], press the center of the cursor buttons and proceed to step
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    the time as follows. The built-in lithium battery is charged when the AC adaptor is connected to the unit or when a battery is inserted into the unit. If charged for about 24 hours, the date and time can be saved in memory for about 6 months. (The battery is charged even if the power is turned
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    1 Recording Before recording Basic stance Hold the unit firmly with both hands Stand with back to sun to avoid subject being in shadow Keep elbows close to body White balance sensor Microphone Be careful not to block microphone or sensor ●Before recording, open the lens cover. Using the "sub
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    card is being accessed (card access lamp illuminated). Performing these actions may damage the card and its data. • Switching off power • Removing battery or AC adaptor • Opening card/battery door and removing SD card • Rotating the mode dial • Shaking or impacting the unit Card access lamp Card
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    button is pressed →[SETUP]→ Time remaining (flashes red when under 1 minute) Recording continues ●When the unit is running on battery power, power is automatically shut OFF to conserve battery life if no operations are performed support Dolby Digital, set [AUDIO REC] to [MPEG]. (P.84) 32 VQT1R00
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    focus and coloring made automatically. For maximum recording times with battery, see (P.22) Recording mode and recording times Recording times depend on the recording mode selected. Recording times for Panasonic SD cards (approximate) Recording mode SD card capacity 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB
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    ADVANCED]→[SHTR EFFECT]→[OFF] To remove on-screen display →[SETUP]→ [DISPLAY]→[OFF] 2 Press . 3 Take picture. Picture resolution Picture quality Pictures remaining (flashes red when zero) Focus is aligned to object in center of shot. ●Sound is not recorded. ●Recorded still pictures are referred
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    maximum recording times with battery see (P.22) Picture quality Picture size is 640×480 (0.3 M). The number of pictures that may be recorded depends on the picture quality selected. Picture quality and number of pictures for Panasonic SD cards (approximate) Picture quality SD card capacity High
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    by up to 10 times without degradation. Enlarge Restore To enlarge further Digital zoom can be used to enlarge objects by a maximum of 700 times reduced by the same factor as the zoom ratio is increased by. • The digital zoom range is displayed in blue in the zoom bar on the LCD monitor. Zoom
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    not perform successfully in the following circumstances: • Using digital zoom • Location is extremely dark • Jitter is function does not work even when [ ] appears. ●During manual recording, shutter speed can be adjusted manually. The range in which shutter speed may be adjusted depends on
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    . 1/2NEXT Operation icons 2 Change operation icons. Icons change with each press, as displayed below. For manual focus mode (Press [MANUAL AF/MF] two times). For manual mode (Press [MANUAL AF/MF] one time). In automatic recording During motion picture recording 1/2NEXT 2/2NEXT 3/3NEXT 4/4NEXT
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    Operation icons can be used to set effects, compensate brightness or perform other operations in one easy step. indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with still pictures. View explanations of functions during automatic recording (help mode) Select [ ] in step 1 on the
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    Display operation icons. Select [ ]. Take picture. 1/2NEXT 1/2NEXT Selecting again cancels setting. Picture is taken approx. 10 seconds after [ ] begins to flash. To quit halfway through ●Cannot be used during motion recording. ●Setting is canceled once picture is taken or power is switched off
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    . ●Normally invisible spots of light may become visible. ●Using a tripod is recommended. ●If focus does not successfully align automatically, adjust using manual focus (P.44). ●The screen may appear white momentarily if using in bright locations. ●Shutting OFF the power or rotating the mode dial
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    PRE-REC function setting is released in the following situations. · When the mode dial is rotated · When the power is turned off · When the card/battery door is opened · When the MENU button is pressed · When the unit has been connected to another device using the USB connecting cable 42 VQT1R00
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    from the moment when this function was set will be recorded. ●The camera shake which occurs when the record button is pressed or the sound of mirror. (The image which is recorded is the normal image of yourself.) ●Only part of the screen display appears. When [ ] is displayed, turn the LCD monitor
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    . MNL displayed To return to automatic recording To hide operation icons 3/3NEXT Operation icons Adjusting focus manually (manual focus adjustment) Manually focus the subject if it cannot be brought into focus by automatic focus. For example, focusing is hard in the following situations
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    coloring, shutter speed and brightness can be manually adjusted. indicates functions used with motion pictures highly reflective objects. • This function may not work if lighting is insufficient ([ ] flashes). • Screen may flicker if using indoors. Portrait Blurs background to make people stand
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    →→→ Automatic Indoor (incandescent lighting) Outdoor Set manually (see below) Adjusted automatically In locations with incandescent making setting. BBAACCKK BBAACCKK [ ] flashes. Setting complete when flashing stops. • If the [ ] continues flashing after setting begins, the setting cannot
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    Focus, coloring, shutter speed and brightness can be manually adjusted. indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with still pictures. To return to automatic adjustment even when within range if multiple light sources are used. In such cases, adjust images manually. 47 VQT1R00
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    6 Recording Recording manually (motion/still pictures) (cont.) Adjusting shutter speed (shutter speed) Adjust shutter speed to record fast-moving objects, etc. After steps 1 and 2 (P.44) Select [ ]. Adjust shutter
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    Focus, coloring, shutter speed and brightness can be manually adjusted. indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with still pictures. Adjusting brightness (iris/gain) Adjust iris/gain (sensitivity) settings if location is
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    7 Recording Useful functions Recording dates and times at travel destinations (set world time) By setting your travel destination, the time difference is automatically calculated and displayed accordingly. Time settings (P.28) must be made first. →[BASIC]→[SET WORLD TIME]→[YES] When making the
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    lines are displayed so you can check for image tilting and balance composition. →[BASIC]→[GUIDE LINES]→[ON] ●Default setting at the time of purchase is [OFF]. ●Guide lines will not be recorded. ●The guide lines are not displayed during self-portrait recording (P.43). Avoid wind noise (wind noise
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    1 Playback Viewing motion pictures Volume adjustment 1 Set to [ ]. Thumbnails are displayed. 2 Select the desired scene. A yellow frame appears around the selected scene. To fast-forward/rewind While pressed and held, only the scene No. changes rapidly. Release the cursor button when the
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    and press the center of the cursor button. ●This unit complies with the SD-Video standard and can play back MPEG2 movies. "MPEG" is the acronym for of short recording time cannot be played back. ●If the unit is running on battery power, [POWER SAVE] (P.84) is set to [5 MINUTES] and play pause
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    from the point where it was stopped. →[SETUP]→[RESUME PLAY]→[ON] ●An "R" appears in the thumbnail of the scene that was stopped halfway through. ●The memory of the resume position is erased by rotating the mode dial or performing other operations. (Menu settings do not change.) ●When an
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    be played back on the unit. Do not remove the SD card while it is being accessed (card access lamp lit unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) established by JEITA ( the number of recorded pixels. ●If the unit is running on battery power, [POWER SAVE] (P.84) is set to [5 MINUTES]
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    1 Editing Deleting motion/still pictures Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor. Do not shut off power or open the card/battery door while the unit is deleting pictures. Set to [ ] or [ ]. To cancel deletion halfway through Deleting one picture at a time While playing back the
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    Deleted pictures cannot be restored. Locking pictures (P.58) you do not want to delete prevents them from being deleted accidentally. Deleting all pictures With thumbnails displayed Selecting and deleting multiple pictures With thumbnails displayed Select [ALL]. Select [SELECT]. Select the
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    • Multiple pictures can be selected at a time. End locking. 58 VQT1R00 ●Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor. Do not shut off power or open the card/battery door while formatting cards. ●Format SD cards with this unit. If cards are formatted on a PC or other device, recording may
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    3 Editing Setting DPOF for still pictures DPOF is the acronym for Digital Print Order Format and designates which still pictures are to be printed and how many copies are to be made on SD cards. This information can be used by DPOF printers and stores. Set to [ ]. To cancel the setting Make
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    viewed on TV. For TV settings, see the operating instructions of the TV. Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.20) and set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. Connect the unit and TV with the AV cable (supplied). Insert the plugs as far as they will go. VIDEO
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    with this unit can be copied to TV video recorders and DVD recorders (hereinafter referred to as "recorder"). For recorders settings, see the operating instructions of the recorders. Copying pictures using the AV cable (supplied) Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.20) and set the mode dial to
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    3 With other products Printing pictures from PictBridge printers Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.20), and set the mode dial to a setting other than will not print correctly: • Disconnecting the USB cable • Opening the card/battery door • Rotating the mode dial • Shutting off power 62 VQT1R00
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    5×7 INCH: 2L size 4×6 INCH: Postcard size A4: A4 size STANDARD: Prioritize printer setting. [ ]: No frame print [ ]: Frame print ●Settings not supported by the printer cannot be selected. [PRINT]→[YES] When printing is complete, disconnect the USB cable (supplied) and exit [PictBridge]. To
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    involving the use of any other DVD burner. Supported discs: 12 cm disc Motion pictures and DVD- The recording mode used for the DVD-RW is "video mode." ●+RW/+R/+R DL discs or 8 cm discs cannot discs. ●For the following, see the operating instructions of the DVD burner: • Recommended discs and
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    through a USB hub. ●Ensure without fail that only the AC adaptors designed solely to be used with the unit and DVD burner are connected. Power cannot be supplied from the unit to the DVD burner using a USB connection. While powered by the battery, the unit and DVD burner cannot be connected for use
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    (P.65). Select [PICTURE]. Copying begins. Hereafter, operate the unit as instructed by the displayed messages. To cancel copying Press . The [DVD BURNER] to discs Select [BURN DISC] on the [DVD BURNER] display (P.65). Select [VIDEO] → [DVD COPY] → [ALL SCENES] or [ADDED SCENES]. [ALL SCENES
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    discs Select [BURN DISC] on the [DVD BURNER] display (P.65). Select [VIDEO] → [FAVOURITE SCENES] → [SELECT SCENES] or [SELECT DATE]. SELECT two or more discs are required, change over the discs as instructed by the displayed messages. ●After copying the motion pictures, another disc with the
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    . This date may not be displayed properly depending on the software used. ●Motion pictures that are copied back to an SD card using the software packaged with the unit cannot be copied to discs on a cannot be recovered. Refer to the operating instructions of the DVD recorder for details. 68 VQT1R00
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    Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to discs using DVD burners (sold separately). Playing back discs Select [PLAY DISC] on the [DVD BURNER] display (P.65). Select a thumbnail and play back the picture. For details, see the pages below: • Viewing motion pictures
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    This software allows motion pictures and still pictures to be acquired from this unit, edited and output. The acquired motion pictures and still pictures can also be attached to e-mail or edited and saved on DVD. For information about how to use MotionSD STUDIO, read the PDF operating instructions
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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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    mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used. ●This software is not compatible with Microsoft 10 (already installed with Windows Vista®) ● If this software is installed on a PC that does not support DirectX® versions above, the PC may not operate
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    software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment. ●Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and not compatible with 64 bit operation systems. Operating environment required for external drives (Mass storage) Supported these instructions are
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    If installation is stopped halfway through, the software may not run properly. Click [Next]. If so, click [Yes] and install it. Select a video system and click [Next]. [Readme.txt] is displayed when the computer are connected with the USB cable, the [SD Browser auto start] dialog box appears. (P.76)
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    to uninstall it. After uninstalling the software, restart the computer. Reading the MotionSD STUDIO operating instructions (PDF file) Click [All Programs (or [Programs])] → [Panasonic] → [MotionSD STUDIO 1.3E] → [Manual] from the Start menu in Windows. Or, select [Manual] from the [Help] menu at the
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    instructions or updated information. ●The very first time that the software is started up, the End User License Agreement is displayed. Read it carefully and click [I agree]. Connect the unit and AC adaptor SD cards, use an applicable SD card. (P.18) ●When outputting a large number of scenes to an SD
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    to use the software, see the MotionSD STUDIO operating instructions (PDF file). (P.75) Editing motion pictures and still pictures Double-click the icon on the desktop. The window at left appears. • If the icon does not appear on the desktop, select [All Programs (or [Programs])] → [Panasonic
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    power to this unit and connected devices. Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.20) and set the mode dial to a position other than [OFF]. Connect this unit and a computer with the USB cable (supplied). (P.76) Select [PC CONNECT]. • The SD card in the unit appears on the computer as an external
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    pictures or folders using Windows Explorer or the Macintosh Finder. Motion pictures will no longer play back. ●To edit motion pictures, use software capable of editing SD-Video files, such as MotionSD STUDIO. ●Data not supported by this unit cannot be played back on this unit even if copied onto an
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    (The display differs according to the type of computer.) When the driver is not recognized [!] or [Unknown device] appears in [Universal unit and your computer once and turn on again to reconnect. • Method [2] :Remove the SD card from the unit and insert it back into the unit. • Method [3] :Connect
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    drives Supported computers OS CPU RAM Interface Macintosh Mac OS X 10.4 "Tiger" (Don't have to install USB Driver.) PowerPC G5 1.8 GHz or higher Intel® Core™ Duo, Intel® Core™ Solo 64 MB or more USB port ●Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled
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    SCENE MODE Use settings tailored to specific scenes. GUIDE LINES Check composition for tilting. REC MODE Set local date/time of travel destinations. D.ZOOM Use the digital zoom. EIS Avoid jitter. WIND CUT Reduce the wind SD cards. Make basic settings. Select the menu and display
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    Recording and playback functions can be used and basic settings made. (For setting procedures, see P.26.) ●Settings enclosed in are active at the time of purchase. Settings/Notices OFF / / / / / OFF / ON / / / YES / NO YES / NO OFF / 25x / 700x OFF / ON OFF / ON OFF / ON OFF / ON OFF
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    date and time display mode. Select the date display format. Format SD cards. Start recording instantly. Shut off power if the unit is not being operated. This function does not work in the following cases. •While using the AC adaptor •While connected to a computer or printer via USB Set the audio
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    58 25 ― 32, 94 ― OFF / ON / / •[ ] is automatically selected when the AC adaptor is used. YES / NO 4:3 / 16:9 OFF / ON OFF / ON YES / NO OFF : [OFF] is normally set. ON : When the AC adaptor is connected without an SD card having been inserted, the demonstration starts, and it stops when an
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    / // / Recording mode (P.33) Power LCD (P.29) (Red) Recording/Writing to SD card (Green) Recording pause Remaining time for recording (P.32) Auto mode (P.32)/ Manual mode (P.44) Scene mode (P.45) // / / - / - Manual focus (P.44) White balance (P.46) Shutter speed (P.48) F number (P.49) Gain value
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    During playback Motion picture playback display Operating status (P.52) Playback / Fast forward / Fast rewind / Scene shift / Frame-by-frame playback Pause / Jump to end of last scene/ start of first scene / Slow motion playback Playback time Scene number (P.52) Play mode All scenes
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    SD card cannot be used in video recording mode. The SD card is not supported or cannot be recognized by the unit. The SD card is write-protected. (P.19) The SD OPENED. Close the card/battery door. ERROR OCCURRED. RECORDING IS STOPPED. ●Use a Panasonic SD card or other SD card applicable for motion
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    THE USB CABLE FROM THIS UNIT. ENVIRONMENT TOO DARK, OR LENS COVER CLOSED. The data on the SD card contains errors. To repair the data, either use a battery of sufficient life or connect the AC adaptor. Depending on the error, it may take time to repair the data. The data has been repaired
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    4 Others Troubleshooting Problem What to check The power does not turn on. The status indicator is flashing while using the battery. Is the battery sufficiently charged? Power shuts off on its own. To conserve the battery, power automatically shuts off if the unit is not operated for about 5
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    Problem The display changes suddenly. What to check If the demo (camera introduction) video starts, set [DEMO MODE] to /battery door open? Motion picture recording stops on its own. ●Are you using an applicable SD card? (P.18) ●Even with applicable SD cards, recording may stop when using an SD
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    4 Others Troubleshooting (cont.) Problem The sound of the motor is being recorded. What to check This is an operating sound of the unit; there is nothing wrong with the unit. Images do not appear on TV or appear stretched in the vertical direction. Data cannot be deleted. Images on the SD card
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    the AC adaptor), and turn back on. If the unit still does not work right, disconnect the power supply and consult the dealer from which you purchased the unit. The SD card is not recognized when inserted into other devices. Check the supported SD cards in the device's operating instructions. The
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    Troubleshooting (cont.) Problem What to check [ERROR OCCURRED. PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF, THEN TURN ON AGAIN.] appears on the LCD monitor. ●The unit detected an error. To protect data, eject the SD DOLBY] when recording. The PDF file of the MotionSD STUDIO operating instructions does not open. Is
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    Problem What to check Because of specifications, this unit has functions that cannot be used simultaneously. Examples: Function Digital zoom Fade MagicPix A function cannot be used or selected. Backlight compensation Soft skin mode (Set and cancel) Help mode Image stabilizer Scene mode Changes
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    SD Video Camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the SD Video Camera on. ●Do not use the SD Video Camera build up heat internally over extended use, resulting in trouble. ●Before long periods of disuse: • Wipe away
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    you plan to use. In cold places such as ski resorts, recording time becomes shorter. • Do not forget the AC adaptor when traveling so that you can recharge batteries. ●Do not use batteries if damaged or deformed (especially terminals) from dropping, etc. • This can cause damage to the unit. ●Do not
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    use (cont.) AC adaptor ●Use the supplied AC adaptor. ●If the battery itself is too hot or too cold, it may take time to charge or may not charge at all. ●Keep the AC adaptor at least 1 m (3.3 feet) away from the radio. (Interference may affect the radio.) ●During use, the AC adaptor may make noises
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    to the unit, the lens may fog and the unit and SD card may not function properly. Avoid sharp changes in temperature and the ambient temperature. ●If the lens fogs up, remove the battery and disconnect the AC adaptor, open the card/battery door and let it sit for about 1 hour to adjust to the ambient
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    SD Video Camera : Information for your safety Power source: DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor), DC 3.6 V (When using battery AF) 10x optical zoom, 25/700x digital zoom 2.7˝ wide LCD monitor (approx. Ω Card reader/writer function (No copyright protection support) Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal
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    /1 GB/2 GB (FAT12 and FAT16 format corresponding) SDHC Memory Card: 4 GB/8 GB/16 GB (FAT32 format corresponding) Refer to page 35. JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding 640 x 480 (4:3) AC adaptor : Information for your safety Power source: Power
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    4 2 GB SD Memory Card Class 6 16 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 6 8 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 6 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 6 2 GB SD Memory Card Class 6 1 GB SD Memory Card DVD burner ˎ Please refer to page 22 concerning the battery charging time and available recording time. NOTE: Accessories and/or
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    Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State & Local Sales PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY
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    is wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting. Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 1590 Touhy Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 104 VQT1R00
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    Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com 866-605-1277 Product Repairs Centralized Factory Service Center Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center MAIL TO: 1590 Touhy Ave.
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    be made by the warrantor. Product Camcorder DVD/VCR Deck, A/V Mixer TV/VCR, TV/DVD, TV/DVD/VCR Combination TV/HDR Combination Rechargeable Batteries (in exchange for defective item) Tape (in exchange for defective item) Memory Cards (in exchange for defective item) Parts One (1) Year (except CCD
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    from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other memory or recorded Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor's Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor. PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN IN-HOME SERVICE
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    and exclusions may not be applicable. WARRANTY SERVICE FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact: Our Customer Care Centre: Telephone #: 1-800 #: Fax #: Email link: (905) 624-5505 1-800-561-5505 (905) 238-2360 "Customer support" on www.panasonic.ca FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate
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    Battery 20 Beep sound 32 C Charging time 22 Cursor button 27 D Date and time display 28 Delete Scene 56 Demo mode 84 Digital Locking scenes 58 M MagicPix function 41 Manual focus 44 Menu 26, 82 Mode dial Resume playback 54 S Scene mode 45 SD/SDHC Memory Card 18, 19, 23 Self-timer
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    Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española Carga 1 Ponga el selector de modo en [OFF]. 2 Abra la tapa de la tarjeta/ batería. Abra la tapa deslizando la palanca de la tapa de la tarjeta/batería a la posición "OPEN". 3 Inserte la batería. Inserción de tarjetas SD (vendidas separadamente) Ponga la
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    para el uso rápido 6 Abra la cubierta del terminal. Ajuste de la fecha y la hora 1 Ponga el selector de modo en otra posición que no sea [OFF]. 7 Enchufe la clavija de CC en el terminal de entrada de CC de la unidad. Indicador de estado Parpadeando en rojo : Cargándose Apagado : La carga ha
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    Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española El idioma de la visualización y del menú se puede cambiar →[LANGUAGE] Grabación Imágenes en movimiento 1 Póngalo en [ ]. Imágenes fijas 1 Póngalo en [ ]. 2 Inicio de grabación. 2 Toma de imagen. 3 Parada de grabación. 112 VQT1R00
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    para el uso rápido (cont.) Reproducción Imágenes en movimiento 1 Póngalo en [ ]. Imágenes fijas 1 Póngalo en [ ]. 2 Seleccione la escena deseada. 2 Seleccione la escena deseada. Reproducción/Pausa A la escena anterior A la escena siguiente Vuelve al paso 2 Inicio/Pausa de diaporamas A la
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    114 VQT1R00
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    115 VQT1R00
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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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Operating Instructions
SD Video Camera
Model No.
SDR-S7P/PC
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
VQT1R00-1
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca