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  • Panasonic SDRS150 | SDRS150 User Guide - Page 1
    Operating Instructions SD Video Camera Model No. SDR-S150 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 PP VQT0X39
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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 secrets
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    and handling .... 10 Inserting/Removing an SD card....... 15 Inserting/Removing the Battery....... 17 Charging the Battery 18 Turning the unit on/off . Manual focus adjustment 48 This allows subjects to be focused manually. White balance 49 This is for recording in natural colors. Manual shutter
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    printing data on an SD card. PictBridge 70 This Troubleshooting 102 Others About condensation 106 Explanation of terms 107 Cautions for Use 109 Specifications 112 Limited Warranty 115 Customer Services Directory .........117 Request for Service Notice 118 Index 119 Spanish Quick Use Guide
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    ); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. IMPORTANT or defect of this SD Video Camera, its accessories or Memory Card. ≥ Note that the SD Video Camera may not
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    : To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core Panasonic Model No.: SDR-S150 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic
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    like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic SD Video Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. ∫ Try out the SD Video Camera Be sure to try out the SD Video Camera when you have not used it for a long period
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    use of this product 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". ≥ SDHC Logo is a trademark. ≥ Microsoft®, Windows
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    Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. SD Memory Card (2 GB) RP-SDR02G Battery pack CGA-S303 Wireless remote control N2QACC000009 Button-type battery CR2025 Hand strap VFC4144 AC cable K2CA2CA00029 Attachable grip VYC0948 AC adaptor VSK0681 USB cable VFA0453-A Headphone
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    9 selection. 10 11 Menu button [MENU] (P27) 12 Delete button [ ] (P65) 14 13 Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/ 15 16 17 11 12 FOCUS] (P33, 46 to 51) 14 Terminal cover (P70, 73, 83) 13 15 USB 22 White balance sensor (P50) 23 Speaker (P61) 24 Mode dial (P21) 25 Battery cover (P17) 10 VQT0X39
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    26 27 29 30 31 28 32 Lens hood 1 In order to remove the lens hood, rotate it counter-clockwise. 2 In order to fit it, put into slot A, and then rotate it clockwise. 26 LCD monitor (P22, 111) Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD
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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 is used, the card slot cover and battery cover cannot be opened. Insert an SD card or the battery before attaching this unit to the tripod.
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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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    Parts identification and handling (continued) ∫ Remote control usable range The distance between the remote control and the unit: Within approx. 5 m (15 feet) Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and right 1 Remote control sensor ≥ The remote control is intended for indoor operation.
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    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 far as it goes
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    Memory card on another device, be sure to read the operating instructions for that device.) ∫ About the SD card ≥ Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SD card. ≥ Electrical noise, static electricity, or the failure of this unit or the SD card may damage or erase the data stored on the
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    up. 2 Insert 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. ≥ Before removing the battery, be sure to set the [ON/OFF] switch
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    ∫ Connecting to the AC outlet If you turn on this unit while charging the battery using the AC adaptor, you can use the power supplied from the AC outlet to power the unit for use. (While it is in use, the battery will not be charged.) ∫ Charging time and recordable time The times shown in
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    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 battery capacity, the display will change: # # # # . If the battery discharges, then ( ) will flash. Turning the unit on/off 1 ON How to
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    Turning the unit on/off (continued) To set quick start function SETUP DISPLAY DATE/TIME DATE FORMAT FORMAT CARD QUICK START SETUP ENTER 1 1/3 OFF ON EXIT MENU 2 A B Press the menu button B, use the cursor button A to select [ SETUP]#[ QUICK START], and then set the function to [ON]. (P27) When
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    ) 3/24 Use this to play back still pictures recorded with this unit. SETUP PLAY PC Connection mode (P76) Use MotionSD STUDIO etc. to view an SD card's pictures on a PC or to import them to a PC. 21 VQT0X39
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    Using the LCD monitor Adjusting the monitor's angle A B 90o 90o 1 90o 90o 2 180o 180o A When recording 1 Yourself 2 Normal B When playing back Rotating the LCD monitor beyond the angles given above may damage it. ∫ About yourself recording Turning the LCD monitor in direction 1 is
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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 cursor button (continued) 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
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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 (P49) Shutter speed (P51) Iris or gain value (P51) White balance mode selection, manual adjustments (P48, 49, 51) Playback/pause (P60) Stop playback and show thumbnails (P60) Rewind, skip (during playback) (P60) Reverse slow/frame playback (during pause) (P61
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    Using the menu screen Refer to the "Menu list" (P93) for information about the menus. 1 Press the [MENU] button. BASIC ADVANCE SETUP SETUP ENTER EXIT MENU The menu setting screen is displayed. (The menu displayed differs depending on the position of the mode dial.) ≥ Do not switch the mode
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    Using the menu screen (continued) 5 BASIC SCENE MODE WIND CUT REC MODE WIDE CLOCK SET SETUP ENTER XP SP LP EXIT MENU Press the cursor button right or press the button in the center. 6 BASIC SCENE MODE WIND CUT REC MODE WIDE CLOCK SET SETUP ENTER XP SP LP EXIT MENU Press the cursor button up or
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    Setting date and time If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then adjust it. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or . 1 BASIC SCENE MODE WIND CUT REC MODE ϫWΠIDυE YES CLOCK SET NO SETUP ENTER EXIT MENU Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [ BASIC]# [ CLOCK SET
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    control. [DATE] [D/T] [OFF] DEC 15 2006 3:42 PM DEC 15 2006 ∫ About date/time ≥ The date and time function are driven by a built-in lithium battery. ≥ Make sure to check the time before recording because the built-in clock is not very accurate. ≥ If [0] or [- -] is indicated when this unit is
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    Changing the picture quality on the LCD monitor (LCD AI) SETUP POWER SAVE BEEP SOUND LCD AI LCD SET INITIAL SET SETUP ENTER 2/3 NORMAL DYNAMIC EXIT MENU Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [ SETUP]# [ LCD AI]#[DYNAMIC] or [NORMAL]. (P27) - [DYNAMIC]: The image on the LCD
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    if one which has been used on another device is going to be used for the first time on this unit. (P68) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data (files) is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Copy valuable data onto a PC
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    shutter speed is adjusted to a maximum of 1/250.) ≥ Color balance and focus may not be adjusted depending on light sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust the white balance and focus. - Scene mode setting: P46 - White balance setting: P49 - Shutter speed setting: P51 - Iris/gain value setting: P51
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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. 2 Press the record button to start recording. ≥ Recording will continue even if
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    .co.jp/pavc/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.) Approximate recording times of motion pictures per SD card made by Panasonic SD card memory XP 256 MB Approx. 3 min 512 MB Approx. 6 min 1 GB Approx. 12 min 2 GB Approx. 25 min 4 GB Approx. 50 min ≥ "1 h 40 min"
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    When using any other card When motion pictures are to be recorded, use a Panasonic SD card or another SD card which can be used to record motion pictures. (P35) ≥ Recordable time using the battery (P18) ≥ 8 MB and 16 MB SD cards cannot be used for motion picture recording. ≥ If the write protection
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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. - T side To bring
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    Zoom in/out function (continued) This brings distant subjects even closer for recording (digital zoom) If the zoom magnification exceeds 10k, then the digital zoom function will be activated. The maximum magnification provided by the digital zoom can be switched. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select .
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    set to 10k. To cancel the tele-macro function Select the [ ] icon again. ≥ If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust the focus manually. (P48) ≥ 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 display
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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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    Wide mode This is for selecting the screen's aspect ratio when recording motion pictures. This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs (16:9) and regular TVs (4:3). ∫ Recording images with a 16:9 aspect ratio ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . BASIC SCENE MODE WIND CUT REC
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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]. (P27) 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. (P48) In the following cases, press the button in the center of the cursor button twice to
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    different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or . 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. 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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    Sports mode ≥ For slow-motion playback or playback pause of recorded scenes, this mode prevents camera shakes. ≥ During normal playback, the scene movement may not look smooth. ≥ Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback
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    in focus when zoomed in. First, zoom in on the subject, and then focus on it. To restore to the automatic adjustment Move the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch down again to the [FOCUS] position. ≥ You can also restore the auto focusing by setting the [AUTO
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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 P92. 1 Rotate the mode dial to select mark 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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    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. (P16) ≥ Another product may degrade or not play back still
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    the printer with a trimming 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.) 55 VQT0X39
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    MENU ∫ 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. (P48) ≥ You can record still pictures on the SD card even if the shutter chance mark does not appear, but pictures may be
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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. OPEN ≥ The flash will flash when the record button is pressed. Setting the flash mode ADVANCE FLASH RED EYE FLASH
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    fixes the shutter speed of 1/750 or faster to 1/500. ≥ The picture may become out of focus in a dark place. If so, adjust the focus manually. (P48) ≥ The picture may appear dark if flash is lit in front of a white background. ≥ Keep the flash stored in locations where using a flash is
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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
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    (MPEG2 motion pictures) 1 Rotate the mode dial to select . The lens cover closes automatically. The motion pictures (up to 12 scenes) recorded on the SD card are displayed as thumbnails. 2 1 Press the cursor button up, down, left or right to select the scene to be 3/24 played back. 1 Scene
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    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 pictures will be played back in reverse when you keep
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    to [OFF], the next time the motion picture is played back, it will be from the beginning. ≥ [RESUME PLAY] is set to [OFF] if an SD card with the write protection switch at the [LOCK] position is inserted. (P16) ∫ About motion picture mode compatibility ≥ This unit can play back MPEG2 formatted
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    closes automatically. The still pictures (up to 12 scenes) recorded on the SD card are displayed as thumbnails. 2 1 Press the cursor button up, down right to operate. : Slide show (playback of the still pictures on the SD card in numerical order) start/ pause. ¢ : Plays back the previous picture
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    (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). ≥ The file format supported by this unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted files will 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
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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
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    that are locked cannot be deleted. ≥ If the write protection switch on an SD card is set to [LOCK], the scenes on the card cannot be deleted. 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
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    can be locked so that they may not be deleted by mistake. (However even if you lock some scenes on an SD card, formatting the card will delete all the scenes.) ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or . 1 PLAY SETUP PLAY MODE LOCK YES DPOF SET NO
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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
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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 number of pictures can be printed as you set the number of prints with the printer supporting DPOF.) ≥ The function can be canceled by setting the number of pictures to [0]. ≥
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    enables picture printing information to be written onto an SD card so that it can be used on a system supporting DPOF. ≥ The DPOF setting can be established printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer.) ¬ Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.
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    : 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 supported on the printer. 71 VQT0X39
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    - : Frame print ≥ You cannot set page layouts not supported on the printer. 8 PictBridge DATE PRINT PAPER SIZE PAGE LAYOUT proper printing. - Disconnecting the USB cable - Removing the SD card - Switching the mode dial - Turning off the instructions of the printer for details.) 72 VQT0X39
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    AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. 2 Turn on this unit, then set the 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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    to copy motion pictures (MPEG2) recorded with this unit onto a hard disk, etc. (P16) ≥ For further details, refer to the operating instructions of the DVD recorder. 1 Remove the SD card with the recorded images from this unit. (P15) ≥ Set this unit's power switch to [OFF] then remove the
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    about how to use MotionSD STUDIO 1.1E, read the PDF operating instructions. Web Camera Driver USB Video Class Motion JPEG DriverrAudio Class Driver When it. ≥ Depending on the operating environment, software applications supporting the old version of DirectX may not run properly after DirectX
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    Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used. ≥ Corporation in the United States and other countries. ≥ To upgrade the Windows Service Pack SP2, SP4 etc.), select [start] (>[All Programs (Programs)])>[Windows Update
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    2000 Professional Service Pack 4 OS Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 is compatible, contact the maker.) Windows Media Player 6.4 to 10 Sound DirectSound Support Drive CD-ROM drive (When writing to DVD, a compatible drive and
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    mass storage) Personal computer IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4 OS Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 1/2 Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1/2 (The standard driver of OS is used.) CPU Intel Pentium III 450 MHz
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    Installing MotionSD STUDIO ≥ Before attempting to start up the CD launcher, close all other software applications which are running. ≥ Do not perform any other operations on your PC while MotionSD STUDIO is being installed. 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the PC. The CD launcher starts. (Refer to
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    the CD launcher, close all other software applications which are running. ≥ Install the driver if you are using Windows XP Service Pack 1 or Windows 2000 Service Pack 4. (With Windows XP Service Pack 2, the driver does not need to be installed because the Web camera is run using the operating system
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    after the CD-ROM has been inserted into the PC Select [start]>[My Computer] (or double-click [My Computer] on the desktop), and double-click [PANASONIC]. (The CD launcher can also be started up by opening
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    Connection mode Card reader/writer function MotionSD STUDIO etc. (P85) ≥ When this unit is in still picture playback mode, connect it to a printer supporting PictBridge. (P70) 2 Open this unit's terminal cover, then firmly plug one end of the USB cable 1 (supplied) into the USB terminal and
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    on operation so click [Yes]. - [Panasonic SD Video Camera Web Camera Device] 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 instructions for MotionSD STUDIO (PDF file). 84 VQT0X39
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    first] from the start menu, then read through the additional instructions or updated information. ≥ The End User Licence Agreement is 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. (P16) ≥ If
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    For details on how to use MotionSD STUDIO, read the PDF instructions or the help files. 1 Select [start]> [All Programs (Programs)]> [Panasonic]> [MotionSD STUDIO 1.1E]> [Manual (PDF format)]. ≥ After starting the software, on the menu select [Help]>[Help] to display the help files
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    ∫ Software that can be used when using the unit as a Web Camera (±: Available, -: Not available) 2 Windows XP Windows MSN Messenger Messenger Windows XP Windows Messenger ± - 1 MSN Messenger - ± Windows 2000 MSN Messenger - ± Refer to page 79 for information about the operating
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    If using a Macintosh ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used. ≥ Apple, Mac OS is either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. in the United States
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    Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click [Stop]. 3) Verify [MATSHITA SD Video Camera USB Device] is selected and click [OK]. ≥ Click [OK ]). ≥ Proceed with the uninstallation by following the on-screen instructions. ≥ Select [Panasonic SD Video Camera Web Driver] to uninstall the Web camera driver
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    the manufacturer or follow the steps in your PC's operating instructions to establish a mode in which all the functions can be 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 Device] appears
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    ∫ If the driver has not been recognized properly [!] or [Unknown device] appears at [USB (Universal Serial Bus) controller] or [Other devices], etc. (Where the display will appear depends on the type of PC you are using.) Disconnect the USB cable, uninstall then re-install the [Web Camera Driver] (
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    Number of recordable pictures ∫ Picture quality and number of recordable pictures (using SD cards) Picture size Picture quality 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB (2048t1512) 2 7 18 38 75
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    Menu list Motion picture recording menus ∫ [ BASIC] BASIC SCENE MODE WIND CUT REC MODE WIDE CLOCK SET SETUP ENTER OFF ON SP ON NO EXIT MENU [ SCENE MODE] (P46) [ WIND CUT] (P42) [ REC MODE] (P35) [ WIDE] (P43) [ CLOCK SET] (P29) ∫ [ ADVANCE] ADVANCE D.ZOOM O.I.S. MAGICPIX REC LAMP ZOOM MIC SETUP
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    Menu list (continued) Motion picture playback menus ∫ [ DELETE] DELETE SELECT ALL SETUP ENTER EXIT MENU [ SELECT] (P65) [ ALL] (P65) ∫ [ PLAY SETUP] PLAY SETUP PLAY MODE REPEAT PLAY RESUME PLAY LOCK SETUP ENTER VIEW ALL OFF OFF NO EXIT MENU [ PLAY MODE] (P62) [ REPEAT PLAY] (P62) [ RESUME
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    pause recording or turn off the power. 2 Beeps 4 times If you insert an SD card with the write protection switch set to [LOCK] when a recording mode has passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to prevent the battery from running down. When you use this unit, turn it on
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    AUTO 12:30 PM DEC 15 2006 12:30 PM DEC 15 2006 Remaining battery power R 0h00m Remaining time left for recording 0h00m00s Time code 12:30 PM Recording pause Digital zoom AUTO MNL MF Auto mode Manual mode Manual focus 2t Zoom magnification indication Backlight compensation O.I.S.
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    regardless of the number of vertical pixels. Confirmatory indications 0 or -- ° The built-in battery is low. (P30) ≥ The warning/alarm indication appears in face-to-face recording style. of the warning, refer to the Troubleshooting. (P106) No SD card is inserted/ unusable card. 97 VQT0X39
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    can be recorded on 1 card is exceeded. Delete unnecessary scenes or insert a new SD card. (P15, 65) NO CARD. No SD card is inserted. (P15) CARD DOOR OPENED. The unit is being operated with in a play list created on another device. LOW BATTERY. The battery is low. Recharge it. (P18) 98 VQT0X39
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    SWITCH. Remove the SD card then press the reset switch to restart the unit. (P105) CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE. You have set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to . DISCONNECT USB CABLE. Disconnect the USB cable and ensure that the battery has been inserted in the unit. Then connect the AC adaptor and
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    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 device
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    In motion picture recording mode ≥ During demo mode ≥ When setting the [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] switch to [AUTO] ≥ When the MagicPix function is used ≥ When scene mode is used Deleting files ≥ When the write protection switch on the SD card is set to [LOCK] (P16) ≥ When the file is protected Formatting
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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 the 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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    slot cover. (P15) 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. (P35, 36) Auto focus function does not work. ≥ Is manual focus mode selected? > If auto mode is selected, focus is
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    Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Check points Although this unit is correctly connected to a TV, playback images cannot be seen. The images are vertical. ≥ Have you selected video input on the TV? > Please read the operating instructions You can also remove the battery and then reinsert it or
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    that the device is compatible with the capacity or If the SD card is inserted in another device, it is not recognized. type of SD card (SD Memory Card/ SDHC Memory Card) that you inserted. (P16) > Refer to the operating instructions of the device for details. ≥ Have you installed the Web camera
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    Troubleshooting (continued) Problem XP PC in still picture playback mode. > Connect with a printer supporting PictBridge. The [ WEB ] indication ≥ The unit is connected to the What to do with the lens is fogged up. Remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor and leave the unit for about 1
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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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    the following situations. Record pictures in the manual focus mode. Recording distant and close-up SD Speed Class) stipulated by the SD Card Association for high speed writing between SD compatible products and SD Memory cards. If you use a Class 2 card compatible with the SD Speed Class in an SD
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    (Care should be taken when inserting and removing an SD card.) ≥ If sea water splashes onto the unit, the unit. ≥ Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull out the AC mains lead from When you use a chemical dust cloth, follow the instructions. Do not use the unit for surveillance purposes or
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    starting use. At high temperatures, the protection function may be triggered, making it impossible to use the unit. Be sure to detach the battery after use. ≥ If the battery is left inserted, a minute amount of current continues to flow even if the unit's power is off. Keeping the unit in this state
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    : ≥ Charging is completed. ≥ Although charging is not 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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    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 : 1/60) illumination 1 lx (MagicPix mode) Recording media Video output level SD Memory Card: 8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/128 MB/256
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    Battery operation time Motion pictures 316 mV, 600 h 77 mV, with 32 h load Card reader/writer function (No copyright protection support the projecting parts) Approx. 250 g (8.82 oz) Approx. 290 g (10.23 oz) (with SD Card and supplied battery) 0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF) 10% to 80% See page 18.
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    s Specifications (continued) AC adaptor: Information for your safety Power source: Input capacitance: Output: AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz 0.25 A DC 9.3 V 1.0 A Battery pack: Information for your safety Maximum voltage: DC 8.4 V Nominal voltage: DC 7.4 V Rated capacitance: 760 mAh 114 VQT0X39
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    Name SD Multi AV Device, SD Mobile Printer (except items listed below) CCD Image Sensor Rechargeable Battery Pack, SD Memory service. Carry-In or Mail-In (Prepaid) Service For Carry-In or Mail-In (prepaid) Service in the United States call 1-800-272-7033. For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic
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    period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. 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 WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
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    Service inquiries please contact: 1-800-272-7033, Monday-Friday 8:30am-8pm EST. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site. Accessory Purchases: Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction
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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 Services Company 410B Airport Road Elgin, IL 60123-9333 Attn: Digital Camcorder Repair Dept. 118 VQT0X39
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    balance 107 B , , Backlight Compensation 41 Battery 17 18 110 Beep sound 95 Black Balance 50 scenes 67 M MagicPix functions 45 Manual adjustment mode (White balance 50 Manual Focus 48 MEGA OIS 53 Menu previous playback 62 S Scene mode 46 SD Speed Class 108 Self-timer recording 59
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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. ≥ Antes de sacar la batería, asegúrese poner el interruptor [ON/OFF] en [OFF] y compruebe que el indicador de estado esté apagado. ≥ Después de quitar la batería, vuelva a poner la tapa de la batería en su lugar. ∫
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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 . Ahora la tapa
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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 C 2006 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. P VQT0X39
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PP
Operating Instructions
SD Video Camera
Model No.
SDR-S150
VQT0X39
For USA assistance, please call:
1-800-272-7033 or, contact us via the web at:
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please
read the instructions completely.