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Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

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Summary of Contents for SDR-S15P

Page 1: ...structions completely Spanish Quick Use Guide is included Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida LSQT1426 A For USA and Puerto Rico assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo For Canadian assistance please call 1 800 561 5505 or visit us at www panasonic ca ...

Page 2: ...E RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN MOISTURE DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS 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 U...

Page 3: ...ceiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices Any changes or modificatio...

Page 4: ...d grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the ...

Page 5: ... 110 V and 240 V But In the U S A and Canada the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U S A or Canada use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125 V ensure the cord you use is suited to the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the AC adaptor Contact an el...

Page 6: ...cold place to a warm place moisture may form on the SD card and inside the unit DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA Store and handle your camera in a manner that will not subject it to unnecessary movement avoid shaking and striking Your camera contains a sensitive pick up device which could be damaged by improper handling or storage CARE T...

Page 7: ...en shot s reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of YouTube LLC Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned IMPORTANT Carefully observe copyright laws Whatever you have recor...

Page 8: ...Number of recordable pictures 35 Zoom avoid jitter maintain picture brightness in dark locations 36 37 Intelligent Auto Mode 38 Recording in WEB Mode using the video light 40 Recording for posting videos on YouTube WEB Mode 40 Brightening up dark scenes for recording 41 Other recording options 42 Fade in Fade out 43 Backlight Compensation function 44 Self timer 44 Soft Skin Mode 45 MagicPix functi...

Page 9: ...68 Using DVD burners sold separately 70 With a computer Software on the CD ROM 76 End User License Agreement 77 Operating environment 78 Installing VideoCam Suite 80 Using VideoCam Suite 82 Uploading video clips to YouTube 84 Using this unit as an external drive Mass storage 86 Checking the connections 88 Connecting to a Macintosh computer 89 Others Menus 90 Recording menu 90 Playback menu 90 SETU...

Page 10: ...e card battery door Close the card battery door and slide the card battery door lever to the LOCK position 1 Set the mode dial to OFF 5 Connect the AC adaptor supplied To AC outlet Small gap here AC adaptor AC cable Charging Press until hearing lever lock Lever Inserting SD cards sold separately Place label upwards Slide straight in until hearing card catch ...

Page 11: ...2 Select YES 3 Set the date and time To select settings To change numerical values 4 Enter the date and time This procedure is for setting the date and the time the very first time For the setting procedure for the second and subsequent times P 28 Status indicator Flashing red Charging in progress Off Charging complete Setting the date and time ...

Page 12: ...12 LSQT1426 Quick guide cont 1 Set to 2 Start recording 3 Stop recording 1 Set to 2 Take picture Motion pictures Still pictures Recording The display and menu language can be changed LANGUAGE ...

Page 13: ...eshow start pause Return to step 2 Next Back Motion pictures Still pictures Playback Deleting pictures 1 Set to 2 Select and enter the picture to view Play Pause Return to step 2 Next Back 1 During playback LCD monitor display in motion picture viewing 2 Select YES ...

Page 14: ... A V P 66 67 USB terminal P 68 71 82 DC input terminal DC IN 5 0 V P 21 Battery slot BATT P 20 Card slot SD CARD P 23 Card access lamp ACCESS P 23 31 Card battery door lever P 20 23 Card Battery door P 20 23 Tripod mounting hole For tripod sold separately mounting instructions see the user s guide of the tripod With some tripods the card battery door cannot be opened when the unit is mounted on th...

Page 15: ...ure playback P 61 Power OFF P 24 Status indicator P 21 24 25 Record button P 32 34 Menu button MENU P 26 Cursor buttons P 26 Delete button P 62 Manual button MANUAL AF MF P 50 Sub record button P 30 Same as record button Lens Microphone built in stereo n Intelligent auto button P 38 Terminal cover P 21 and handling Lens cover open lever P 17 Strap fixture P 16 Light button LIGHT P 41 WEB Mode butt...

Page 16: ...16 LSQT1426 Using the hand strap supplied Using as strap Fit over your wrist and adjust the length of the strap Parts identification and handling cont ...

Page 17: ...he 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 the lens cover by sliding the lens cover open lever to the position In order to protect the lens slide the lens cover open lever to the position when the unit is not in use and close the lens cover ...

Page 18: ...timedia cards cannot be used Recommended Panasonic SD SDHC Memory Cards as of January 2009 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 SD cards motion picture recording may stop during use SD Memory Card SD SDHC Memory Card High Speed Class 2 Class 4 Class 6 256 MB RP SDH256 RP SDR256 512 MB RP SDK512 RP...

Page 19: ...for which Class 2 or higher SD cards are recommended such as this unit Precautions in handling Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card Also prevent dirt water and foreign matter from adhering to terminals Do not leave cards in the following areas Where exposed to direct sunlight Humid or dusty places Near heaters or other sources of heat Where subjected to sharp temperature changes cond...

Page 20: ...ble Insert the battery into the unit and charge it Do not use the AC cable and AC adaptor of this unit with other devices Also do not use the AC cables and AC adaptors of other devices with this unit Setup 1 Charging Lever Small gap here 1 Set the mode dial to OFF The unit runs on AC power status indicator lit red and the battery cannot be charged when the mode dial is set to any position other th...

Page 21: ...dicator still does not flash contact your dealer Flashes rapidly at approx 0 25 seconds intervals The battery cannot be charged Try doing the following Remove and reinsert the battery and try recharging the battery The battery temperature or surrounding temperature is too high low therefore wait until the unit and the battery are at suitable temperatures and try recharging the battery If battery c...

Page 22: ...rdable time shortens when the POWER LCD setting is on while recording The recordable time shortens in some environments i e low temperatures etc therefore it is recommended to charge a spare 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 packs which loo...

Page 23: ...aptor Opening card battery door and removing SD card Rotating the mode dial Shaking or impacting the unit Disconnecting the USB cable Card access lamp The access lamp is supposed to light up while rotating the dial to select a mode In this case there is no problem 2 Insert Remove the SD card To insert Face the label upwards and slide the card in straight until hearing it catch To remove Press the ...

Page 24: ...o set the date and time P 28 During use the main unit and SD card become hot but this is normal and not indicative of a malfunction Status indicator When power is ON Lit red When selecting When power is OFF Off Turning power ON OFF from the LCD monitor When or is selected power turns ON when the LCD monitor is opened and OFF when it is closed During motion picture recording power does not turn OFF...

Page 25: ...RT is ON at the time of purchase The quick start standby is canceled and power shuts OFF status indicator out in the following situations When quick start standby mode continues for more than about 5 minutes When the mode dial is rotated When the white balance has been set to the automatic adjustment during automatic recording or when it is set to during manual recording and quick start has been i...

Page 26: ... for and modes 3 Enter the top menu or 4 Select a submenu 5 Enter the selected submenu or Setup 5 Setting from the menu changing the display language To return to the previous screen To quit an operation halfway through The menu cannot be displayed during recording or playback For menu items P 90 Menu List ...

Page 27: ...rsor buttons are used to select and enter items on menus or thumbnail displays Upwards Downwards Left Right To move the cursor The cursor moves in the direction of the respective cursor buttons when pressed Pressing the center enters the selection The cursor buttons are used to select functions execute operations and make menu settings 8 Close the menu Changing the display language The display and...

Page 28: ...te and time displays To change the date and time display To change an item SETUP DATE TIME OFF Date and time are not displayed D T Date and time are displayed DATE Only the date is displayed To change the date format SETUP DATE FORMAT Format indication Appearance on LCD monitor Y M D 2009 DEC 15 M D Y DEC 15 2009 D M Y 15 DEC 2009 Setting the date and time Before recording check that the date and ...

Page 29: ...CD monitor color and brightness can be adjusted Settings do not affect recorded images For settings from the menu see P 26 The LCD monitor cannot be adjusted for self portrait recording P 47 1 Select the desired menu If the LCD monitor is hard to see in bright or dark places POWER LCD Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor SETUP POWER LCD AUTO The LCD monitor brightness is automatically adjusted...

Page 30: ...t to block microphone or sensor Using the sub record button can be helpful when recording at waist height Stand with legs slightly apart for stability Stand with back to sun to avoid subject being in shadow Keep elbows close to body Microphone Basic stance Before recording open the lens cover ...

Page 31: ...haking or impacting the unit Disconnecting the USB cable Card access lamp Card battery door Note Recording can be done in two ways Automatic Recording or Manual Recording Automatic Recording motion still pictures This is the default setting at the time of purchase To have coloring focus and brightness settings made automatically See P 32 35 Manual Recording motion still pictures Manually adjust se...

Page 32: ...set the mode dial to OFF and then reselect a mode To prevent power from shutting OFF automatically P 92 ECONOMY The interval between starting and stopping recording is recorded as one single scene The counter is reset to 0h00m00s after each scene At the time when the unit is purchased the audio recording mode is set to DOLBY For playback in a device which does not support Dolby Digital set AUDIO R...

Page 33: ...min 32 GB 6 h 40 min 13 h 20 min 26 h 40 min If a single scene exceeds 4 GB during motion picture recording recording continues as a separate scene Recording fast moving objects or repeatedly writing on the same SD card numerous times shortens recording time Mosaic like interference may be generated on playback screens in the following circumstances Complicated pictures in background The unit is m...

Page 34: ...aining flashes red when zero Focus is aligned to object in center of shot Sound is not recorded Recorded still pictures are referred to as scenes with this unit To remove shutter sound ADVANCED SHTR EFFECT OFF To remove on screen display SETUP DISPLAY OFF Recording 3 Automatic Recording still pictures Before recording open the lens cover ...

Page 35: ...20 256 MB 1710 512 MB 3390 1 GB 6790 2 GB 13820 4 GB 27150 6 GB 41280 8 GB 55260 12 GB 83350 16 GB 99999 32 GB 99999 This unit can record only up to 99 999 still pictures in these SD cards To avoid jitter The image stabilizer function P 37 cannot be used during still picture recording Hold the unit firmly with both hands and keep elbows close to your body Jitter becomes particularly difficult to a...

Page 36: ...enlarge objects by a maximum of 700 times Cannot be used during still picture recording ADVANCED D ZOOM OFF No digital zoom 25x Up to maximum of 25x 700x Up to maximum of 700x Picture quality will be 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 Release zoom button quietly any sounds may be recorded The i...

Page 37: ... Maintain brightness in dark locations Auto slow shutter Shutter speed is automatically slowed in dark places in order to brighten captured images ADVANCED AUTO SLW SHTR ON Default setting at the time of purchase is OFF When ON shutter speed is automatically adjusted between 1 30 and 1 350 When OFF shutter speed is automatically adjusted between 1 60 and 1 350 When ON shutter speed is automaticall...

Page 38: ...gent Auto Mode Default setting at the time of purchase is ON Before recording open the lens cover When the camera is pointed at a subject the mode is determined automatically and adjustment is made automatically to the optimum settings Portrait The subject s face is recorded clearly with adequate brightness Spotlight A bright subject such as a person illuminated by a spotlight is recorded clearly ...

Page 39: ...ns the mode may differ even when the subject is the same Since the unit identifies the mode automatically the mode desired by the user may not be established under certain recording conditions When Intelligent Auto Mode is set to ON the brightness may change suddenly or the image may flicker When Intelligent Auto Mode is set to ON the following functions are set to ON in all of the modes Image Sta...

Page 40: ...cording time The remaining recordable time is counted down on the display from 9m59s the maximum length of the video clips that can be uploaded to YouTube when recording starts The remaining recordable time appears in red when it falls below 1 minute Recording is automatically stopped before the recording time exceeds 10 minutes The thumbnails P 58 of the motion pictures recorded in WEB Mode are d...

Page 41: ...F automatically depending on the brightness of the surroundings OFF In Intelligent Auto Mode the light turns on when appears The light automatically turns off at the following times When the mode dial is set to or When a computer is connected to the unit During quick start standby P 25 In Demo Mode P 92 the light automatically turns on Set the video light to off in locations where the use of a vid...

Page 42: ...tion only 43 PRE REC function only 46 Self timer Recording only 44 White balance 52 Help Mode 43 Brightness iris gain 55 MagicPix function only 45 Shutter speed 54 Soft Skin Mode 45 Manual Focus adjustment 50 To hide operation icons During motion picture recording 1 2NEXT 2 2NEXT 3 3NEXT 5 5NEXT 4 4NEXT During still picture recording 1 2NEXT 2 2NEXT 3 3NEXT 5 5NEXT 4 4NEXT For Intelligent Auto Mod...

Page 43: ...gain cancels setting Start recording Stop recording Cannot be used during still picture recording Thumbnail can be either black or white Setting is canceled after recording is stopped or power is switched off To change the fade in and fade out image color to black or white ADVANCED FADE COLOR WHITE BLACK View explanations of functions during automatic recording Help Mode Select in step 1 on the pr...

Page 44: ...etting Shutting off the power or rotating the mode dial cancels the setting Self timer Still pictures may be taken using the self timer Display operation icons Select 1 2NEXT 1 2NEXT Selecting again cancels setting Take picture 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 i...

Page 45: ... not be effective in locations with insufficient brightness The setting is not canceled even when power is shut OFF or the mode dial is rotated MagicPix function Colors can be brought out even in dark locations brightness of at least 2 lx Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed Display operation icons Select 2 2NEXT 2 2NEXT Selecting again cancels setting Cannot be used during still pictur...

Page 46: ... it securely Economy Mode is not available Select the icon again to cancel the function The function is released if recording is not started within 3 hours after the function was set Start recording The beep sound does not sound The PRE REC function setting is released when recording is started To use the function again set it again Cannot be used during still picture recording The PRE REC functio...

Page 47: ...d may be recorded It is not possible to add any fade effects P 43 Self portrait Recording function If you turn the LCD monitor toward the lens side you can record pictures of yourself as you look at the LCD monitor Set the mode dial to or Turn the LCD monitor toward you toward the lens side The picture you will see displayed on the LCD monitor is an image of yourself with the left and right sides ...

Page 48: ...ly shown on the screen are not detected To display the face detection frames ADVANCED FACE FRAMING ON Default setting at the time of purchase is ON In the following and similar situations it may not be possible to detect the faces of subjects under certain recording conditions When a subject s face is not facing the camera When a subject s face is tilted at an angle When a subject s face is extrem...

Page 49: ...Detection function When a subject other than a person is recognized as a human face When the image quality fails to be adjusted clearly when recording extremely dark scenes or when the areas around or behind a person s face are extremely bright The brightness and other aspects of the overall image are adjusted so that the subject s face will appear clearly so the brightness may change suddenly or ...

Page 50: ...ard in the following situations Mixture of close and distant objects Objects behind unclear glass Bright peripheral lights Dark locations Fast moving objects Objects with little contrast After steps 1 and 2 Display MF Adjust focus 5 5NEXT MF displayed 5 5NEXT Focuses adjusted on wide angle settings may become unaligned when zooming in Focuses adjusted when zoomed in will be unaffected when zooming...

Page 51: ...y appear during playback on shiny or 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 out Screen may flicker if using indoors Vertical bands of light may appear during playback on shiny or highly reflective objects Low light Brightens dark scenes such as evening skies May not ...

Page 52: ...Outdoor In bright outdoor conditions Set manually see below When ideal results cannot be produced with modes Mercury lighting sodium lighting fluorescent lighting hotel lighting spotlights sunsets sunrises etc Setting manually Set colors based on white objects within the required lighting environment Set to Fill the entire display with white subject and begin making setting BACK BACK flashes BACK ...

Page 53: ...sing in conjunction with iris gain setting When out of range images become reddish or bluish Moreover the mode does not work properly even when within range if multiple light sources are used In such cases adjust images manually 10 000K 9 000K 8 000K 7 000K 6 000K 5 000K 4 000K 3 000K 2 000K 1 000K Blue sky Cloudy sky Rain TV screen Sunlight White fluorescent lamp Halogen light bulb Incandescent l...

Page 54: ...r speed adjustment range When adjusting both shutter speed and brightness iris and gain adjust the shutter speed first Interference may increase with faster shutter speeds as sensitivity becomes lower and gain value rises automatically Vertical bands of light may appear during playback on shiny or highly reflective objects Avoid fluorescent mercury and sodium lighting Such lighting conditions may ...

Page 55: ...sensitivity settings if location is too bright or too dark After steps 1 and 2 P 50 Select Adjust brightness 4 4NEXT BACK IRIS Darker IRIS Brighter Darker Brighter Iris adjustment Iris Gain value adjustment range Gain adjustment CLOSE F16 F2 0 OPEN 0 dB 18 dB Depending on the zoom magnification some iris values F number may not be displayed Interference will increase as gain value is raised To ret...

Page 56: ...OME LOCATION appears on the LCD monitor and proceed to step in Setting home city and region Setting home city and region Select HOME Set your home city and region Current time City region name Difference from Greenwich Mean Time To set summer time The clock advances by 1 hour Press again to cancel Close the menu Setting the city and region of your travel destination Select DESTINATION Set city and...

Page 57: ...ants and composition Guidelines Guidelines are displayed so you can check for image tilting and balance composition ADVANCED GUIDE LINES ON Default setting at the time of purchase is OFF Guidelines will not be recorded The guidelines are not displayed during self portrait recording P 47 The function can be set in Auto or Manual Mode but not in Intelligent Auto Mode P 38 This function cannot be set...

Page 58: ...button or select or and press the center of the cursor button 3 Enter the picture to view Volume adjustment To fast forward rewind While pressed and held only the scene number changes rapidly Release the cursor button when the desired scene number appears To adjust the volume T side Increases the volume W side Decreases the volume Audio is output only during normal playback The volume display appe...

Page 59: ... be played back If the unit is running on battery power ECONOMY P 92 is set to 5 MINUTES and play pause is continued for 5 minutes the power shuts off The power does not shut off when the LCD monitor is closed The time and date is recorded when the record button is pressed When using the PRE REC function the displayed time and date for thumbnail images or playback images will be a few seconds late...

Page 60: ...motion playback in reverse Press and hold for slow motion playback in the forward direction The slow motion speed is one fifth normal speed Frame by frame playback While playback is paused Returns to normal playback Press to return one frame Press to advance one frame Resuming the previous playback If playback was stopped halfway through a motion picture it can be resumed from the point where it w...

Page 61: ...es the power shuts off The power does not shut off when the LCD monitor is closed Do not rotate the mode dial during slideshows Playback 2 Viewing still pictures Recorded still pictures scenes can be played back on the unit Do not remove the SD card while it is being accessed card access lamp lit To fast forward rewind While pressed and held only the scene No changes rapidly Release the cursor but...

Page 62: ... menu DELETE under EDIT SCENE for motion pictures and under PICT SETUP for still pictures P 90 Pictures that cannot be played back such as thumbnails appearing with a cannot be deleted Non JPEG still pictures recorded with other devices may be deleted When pictures recorded on other devices are deleted related information such as management information may be deleted as well When DCF pictures are ...

Page 63: ... Select SELECT Select the pictures to delete A red frame appears around the selected pictures Selecting a picture a second time deselects it from deletion Up to 50 pictures can be selected at a time Delete the selected pictures When the message appears select YES To delete other pictures repeat steps End deleting To cancel deletion halfway through Pictures that were already deleted before the dele...

Page 64: ...cards All data including locked pictures are deleted and cannot be restored when SD cards are formatted Save important data on a PC ahead of time using the VideoCam Suite etc Make settings from the menus P 26 SETUP FORMAT CARD YES When the message appears select YES End formatting Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor Do not shut off power or open the card battery door while formatt...

Page 65: ...CEL ALL When the message appears select YES Make settings from the menus P 26 PICT SETUP DPOF SET SET Select the still pictures to print Set the number of copies Number of copies Up to 999 Set 0 to not print the picture End setting Up to 999 still pictures can be selected by repeating steps and You cannot add the recording date to pictures for printing DPOF settings made on other devices may not b...

Page 66: ... on TV SETUP EXT DISPLAY ON To not display the date time and other icons see P 28 32 Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one If images or audio are not output check the following That the plugs on the AV cable are inserted into terminal as far as they can go That the plugs on the AV cable are connected to the correct terminals That input settings and the selected input channel of th...

Page 67: ...tion pictures are played back on a wide screen TV the image may be stretched in the vertical direction In such cases see the operating instructions of the recorder Also see the operating instructions of the wide screen TV and set aspect ratio to 16 9 full Copying dubbing pictures using DVD recorders with SD card slot By inserting SD cards recorded on this unit into DVD recorders with an SD card sl...

Page 68: ... select up to 8 still pictures for printing Do not use any other USB connecting cables except the supplied one Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables Connect the unit directly to the printer without going through a USB hub For paper size and print quality etc check printer settings Avoid the following operations during printing Otherwise pictures will not print correctly Disconnecti...

Page 69: ...cannot be selected PRINT YES When printing is complete disconnect the USB cable supplied and exit PictBridge To cancel printing A confirmation message appears YES Cancels print settings and returns to step NO Saves print settings made in steps and returns to step Still pictures recorded with other devices may not be printed DPOF settings P 65 cannot be used while this unit is directly connected to...

Page 70: ...ically Finalized discs can be played back only No further motion pictures or still pictures can then be added to these discs For the following see the operating instructions of the DVD burner Recommended discs and disc handling Connections to DVD burners using the mini AB USB connection cable Operation of the DVD burner itself Time required for copying Reference When a 4 GB motion picture has been...

Page 71: ...ner sold separately Operation is not guaranteed with other cables Connect the unit directory to the DVD burner without going 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 b...

Page 72: ...LL SCENES or ADDED SCENES ALL SCENES All the motion pictures are copied ADDED SCENES Motion pictures additionally recorded after copying using DVD COPY ones for which is not indicated are copied onto another disc Select YES The number of discs required for the copying is displayed If two or more discs are required change over the discs as instructed by the displayed messages Hereafter operate the ...

Page 73: ...e appears When pressed a confirmation message appears Copying begins Select YES and operate the unit as instructed by the displayed messages To cancel copying Press The DVD BURNER display now returns Repeat step to select multiple motion pictures Up to 50 motion picture scenes can be selected at a time when SELECT SCENES is selected and up to 50 days of motion pictures when SELECT DATE is selected...

Page 74: ...xt disc The recording date for scenes or files copied to a disc using the DVD burner with this unit is the date that the scene or file was copied 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 DVD burner It may not be possible to copy data which has be...

Page 75: ...display now returns When discs containing motion pictures and still pictures copied from other devices are played back from the unit only the motion pictures are played back It may not be possible to play back the discs which have been recorded by other units Exiting Display the DVD BURNER display P 71 Remove the disc from the DVD burner Disconnect the mini AB USB connection cable Deleting copied ...

Page 76: ...m Suite 2 0 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 VideoCam Suite read the PDF operating instructions We cannot guarantee proper operation of this unit if you use software other than that supplied...

Page 77: ...e it on more than one computer Article 5 Reverse Engineering Decompiling or Disassembly Licensee may not reverse engineer decompile or disassemble the Software except to the extent either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where Licensee resides Panasonic or its distributors will not be responsible for any defects in the Software or damage to Licensee caused by Licensee s ...

Page 78: ...bled errors will occur during recording Clear the check for Compress this drive to save disk space in Properties for the hard disk drive Necessary software Windows Vista Microsoft DirectX 10 preinstalled in Windows Vista Microsoft DirectX 10 1 preinstalled in Windows Vista SP1 Windows XP 2000 Microsoft DirectX 9 0c preinstalled in Windows XP SP2 Installing the software on a computer that is not co...

Page 79: ...built in clock is set to a value outside this range this software may not be activated or operated properly This software can only handle images recorded with this software or a Panasonic video camera that this software accompanied Images created with other video cameras DVD recorders software and commercial DVD videos are not supported Operating environment required for external drives Mass stora...

Page 80: ... to create a shortcut Select the country or region where you live and click Next Check the message prompting you to confirm and click YES If you cannot select your country or region click NTSC Area Click Install and follow the directions appearing on the screen to complete the installation If the installation is interrupted halfway through the software may not operate properly If using Windows 200...

Page 81: ...llation is finished the icon is displayed in the task tray If the Setup Menu does not start up automatically Double click the CD ROM icon containing the CD ROM drive in Computer My Computer Uninstalling the software For Windows Vista From the Start menu select Control Panel Programs Uninstall a Program For Windows 2000 or XP Click Start Settings Add or Remove Programs Applications in the Control P...

Page 82: ...le supplied Insert the plugs as far as they will go Select PC RECORDER on the SELECT USB FUNCTION screen of the unit VideoCam Suite is automatically launched Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables Do not disconnect the USB cable or shut off the power while the card access lamp is lit The first time the unit is connected to the ...

Page 83: ... is displayed containing the licence agreement Read the agreement carefully before continuing From the Start menu select All Programs Panasonic VideoCam Suite 2 0 Read this before starting and then read the supplemental explanations and new information Closing VideoCam Suite Click or The Simple Menu is closed Click or For a detailed explanation on how to use the software see the VideoCam Suite ope...

Page 84: ...d in WEB Mode are displayed as thumbnails Place check marks for the video clips that are to be uploaded Input the titles and other information of each video clip to be displayed on YouTube Enter your YouTube user name and password Click Upload A message prompting you to check the copyrights of the contents is displayed Check the contents enter a check and click OK For further details on operation ...

Page 85: ...e supplied with the unit The YouTube uploader on the computer screen starts up and the video clips you have recorded in WEB Mode are displayed as thumbnails Concerning uploading to YouTube Because YouTube services and specifications are subject to change operation of online services cannot be guaranteed in the future Available services and screens are subject to change without notice These service...

Page 86: ...nal drive When this unit is connected to the computer CAM_SD appears in My Computer The SD card appears as an external drive E drive etc in Windows Explorer While the computer is accessing the SD card of this unit appears at the bottom right of the unit s LCD monitor Disconnecting the unit Click the or icon on the task bar Click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device When the disconnection confirma...

Page 87: ...information on still pictures Motion pictures Max 99 taken in mode Do not move rename delete compress format or perform other operations to the motion 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 VideoCam Suite Data not supported by this unit cannot be playe...

Page 88: ...ppears halfway through click the Continue button When the driver is recognized USB Mass Storage Device appears in Universal Serial Bus controllers The display differs according to the type of computer When the driver is not recognized or Unknown device appears in Universal Serial Bus controllers or Other devices Try the following Method 1 Turn off the unit and your computer once and turn on again ...

Page 89: ...ing still pictures to computers Double click the NO_NAME or Untitled icon on the desktop The still pictures are in the 100CDPFP folder inside the DCIM folder Drag and drop the still pictures to copy onto the computer Disconnecting the unit Drag and drop the NO_NAME or Untitled icon to the Trash Disconnect the USB cable supplied from the computer Apple Mac OS are registered trademarks or trademarks...

Page 90: ...educe the wind noise EIS Avoid jitter GUIDE LINES Check composition for tilting ZOOM MIC Apply zoom effect to sounds AUTO SLW SHTR Adjust shutter speed automatically SHTR EFFECT Cancel out shutter sound FADE COLOR Change the fade color SETUP Make basic settings LANGUAGE Select the menu and display language Playback menu Set the mode dial to or Top menu Submenus Purpose EDIT SCENE LOCK SET Prevent ...

Page 91: ...ode Page OFF 2 51 33 4 3 16 9 32 YES NO 28 YES NO 56 OFF 25x 700x 36 OFF ON 48 OFF ON 1 57 OFF ON 1 37 OFF ON 1 57 OFF ON 37 OFF ON 1 37 OFF ON 34 WHITE BLACK 43 For details on the SETUP menu P 92 English Français Español 27 Settings Notices Mode Page YES NO 64 ALL SELECT COPIED NO 62 75 YES NO 64 CANCEL ALL SET NO 65 ALL SELECT NO 62 SHORT NORMAL LONG 61 For details on the SETUP menu P 92 English...

Page 92: ...scs using DOLBY or on SD cards using MPEG BEEP SOUND Allow operations such as starting and ending recording to be signaled by a beep When ON Beep When recording starts or power is turned on When a computer or printer is recognized Beep Beep When recording stops or power is shut off Beep Beep Beep Beep 4 times consecutively If an error that prevents recording occurs etc Check the message P 96 that ...

Page 93: ...is suited to saving the data which has been recorded on SD cards onto DVD discs using a DVD burner MPEG This audio system setting is suited to playing back sound on a device which meets the SD Video standard 32 101 OFF ON AUTO is automatically selected when the AC adaptor is used AUTO is not displayed with the mode dial set to or or in Manual Mode where is the default 29 YES NO 29 4 3 16 9 66 OFF ...

Page 94: ... P 32 Power LCD P 29 Remaining battery power P 22 Zoom microphone P 37 Aspect ratio P 32 Image Stabilizer P 37 Backlight Compensation P 44 Zoom Magnification Indication P 36 Manual focus P 50 White balance P 52 Shutter speed P 54 F number P 55 Gain value P 55 PRE REC function P 46 Light P 41 Face Detection function P 48 Soft Skin Mode P 45 Wind Noise Reduction P 57 Fade color P 43 MagicPix P 45 Wo...

Page 95: ...icture sizes from the size shown above Play mode All scenes on the media displayed P 59 Scenes recorded on the selected date displayed P 59 Scene number P 58 Operating status P 58 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 Volume adjustment P 58 DPOF already set P 65 Locked P 64 Scene number P 61 S...

Page 96: ... be recorded on because it is full or the numbers of scenes or numbers of scenes for the date has reached the maximum Either delete unnecessary scenes or insert a new card P 62 SCENE NUMBER IS FULL CANNOT RECORD THE NUMBER OF PROGRAM IS FULL CARD DOOR OPENED Close the card battery door ERROR OCCURRED RECORDING IS STOPPED Use a Panasonic SD card or other SD card applicable for motion picture record...

Page 97: ...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 NOW REPAIRING DATA DO NOT REMOVE CARD The data has been repaired Depending on the situation the data may not be completely repaired If power is shut off without repairing data data can be repaired the next time that power is turned on If repairing fails the data can...

Page 98: ... Is the battery sufficiently charged Is the unit being used in low temperatures The battery is affected by ambient temperature In cold places battery availability shortens Is the battery at the end of its service life If the battery lasts only a short while when fully charged it has reached the end of its service life The battery is swollen The lithium ion battery used with this unit may swell if ...

Page 99: ... in a recording mode Is the card 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 card on which data has been written many times Copy the data to a computer then format the SD card on this unit Formatting deletes all data on the SD card The unit does not focus automatically Is the ...

Page 100: ... etc The SD card cannot be used even after formatting with this unit This unit or the SD card may be broken Consult the dealer from which you purchased the unit For SD cards applicable with this unit P 18 The unit does not recognize the SD card when inserted Was the SD card formatted on the computer Format SD cards with the unit Formatting deletes all data on the SD card Data cannot be restored af...

Page 101: ...sage appears on the computer For Windows To safely disconnect the USB cable click the or icons in the task tray and do as instructed by displayed messages For Macintosh Drag the unit icon to the Trash then disconnect the USB cable 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 card and set the mode dial to O...

Page 102: ...er installed on the computer Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 0 or later or Adobe Reader 7 0 or later is required to view the PDF file of the VideoCam Suite operating instructions DISC IS UNUSABLE CHECK DISC appears on the LCD monitor A disc which cannot be used or a disc which cannot be written on has been inserted into the DVD burner Use a new disc Others 4 Troubleshooting cont ...

Page 103: ...ft Skin Mode Set and cancel During recording While the PRE REC function is being set Help Mode Face Detection While using MagicPix Image Stabilizer When in Still Picture Recording Mode While using MagicPix Scene Mode When in Auto Recording Mode While using MagicPix Change of White Balance Mode When using Digital zoom While using MagicPix Adjustment of shutter speed Iris or Gain When using Scene Mo...

Page 104: ...ra 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 near radio transmitters or high voltage lines If you record near radio transmitters or high voltage lines the recorded pictures and sound may be adversely affected Use the cord or cable supplied with the unit or other devices Do not...

Page 105: ...g the battery Place the battery in a plastic bag so as to prevent metal from contacting terminals and store in a cool 15 25 C 59 77 F dry 40 60 RH place subject to minimal temperature changes Storing the battery in extreme cold or high heat may shorten the battery s service life Moreover places that are hot humid or oily can rust terminals and cause damage to the battery During long term storage c...

Page 106: ... and the AC plug LCD monitor If the LCD monitor fogs up or becomes dirty wipe it clean with a soft dry cloth When the unit is extremely cold the LCD monitor may be slightly dark immediately after turning the power on however the normal brightness is restored when internal temperature rises The LCD monitor is made with high precision technology however black spots may appear in displays or stuck li...

Page 107: ...ty place the unit in a plastic bag remove as much air as possible seal and let it sit for about 1 hour to adjust to 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 temperature Cleaning Remove the battery and disconnect the AC adaptor Do not use benzene thinner alcohol et...

Page 108: ... function Speaker 1 round speaker White balance adjustment Auto tracking white balance system Standard illumination 1 400 lx Minimum required illumination Approx 6 lx Low Light Mode 1 30 Approx 2 lx with the MagicPix function Video output level 1 0 Vp p 75 Ω Audio output level 316 mV 600 Ω USB Card reader writer function No copyright protection support Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 USB terminal Type miniAB...

Page 109: ...rent dates are stored in different folders even if each folder has less than 99 scenes Still pictures Recording media SD Memory Card 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB FAT12 and FAT16 format corresponding SDHC Memory Card 4 GB 6 GB 8 GB 12 GB 16 GB 32 GB FAT32 format corresponding Number of recordable pictures Refer to page 35 Compression JPEG Design rule for Camera File system ...

Page 110: ...4 2 GB SD Memory Card Package of 2 cards RP SDV32GU1K RP SDV16GU1K RP SDV08GU1K RP SDV04GU1K RP SDV02GU1A RP SDV01GU1A Class 6 32 GB SDHC 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 VW BN1 DVD burner Please refer to page 22 concerning the battery charging time and available recording ...

Page 111: ...ES Please do not send cash 4 Shipping information UPS delivery requires complete street address Ship To Mr Mrs Ms First Last Street Address City State Zip Night Day Phone TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING VISIT YOUR LOCAL 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 ...

Page 112: ... purchase Failure to do so will delay your repair To further speed your repair please provide an explanation of what is wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting 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 Request for Service Notice USA and Puerto Rico Only ...

Page 113: ... Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at http www pstc panasonic com or send your request by E mail to npcparts us panasonic com You may also contact us directly at 1 800 332 5368 Phone 1 800 237 9080 Fax Only Monday Friday 9 am to 9 pm EST Panasonic Service and Technology Company 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 We Accept Visa MasterCard Discover Card ...

Page 114: ...mbination One 1 Year except CRT CRT Two 2 Years Ninety 90 Days Ninety 90 Days Carry In 21 CRT and Smaller In Home or Carry In 22 CRT and Larger 1 800 211 PANA 7262 TV HDR Combination One 1 Year except CRT CRT Two 2 Years Ninety 90 Days Ninety 90 Days In Home or Carry In 1 888 843 9788 Rechargeable Batteries in exchange for defective item Ten 10 Days Not Applicable Carry In or Mail In 1 800 211 PAN...

Page 115: ... power line surge lightning damage modification or commercial use such as in a hotel office restaurant or other business rental use of the product service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL ...

Page 116: ...f date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES In certain instances some jurisdictions do not allow...

Page 117: ...anual focus 50 Menu 26 90 Mode dial 24 Motion picture playback 58 Motion picture recording 32 N Number of recordable pictures 35 O Operation icons 42 P PictBridge 68 PRE REC function 46 Q Quick start 25 R Recordable time 22 Recording modes 33 Recording time elapsed 32 Remaining number of still pictures 34 Remaining time 32 Resume playback 60 S Scene Mode 51 SD SDHC Memory Card 18 19 23 Self timer ...

Page 118: ...rre la tapa de la tarjeta batería y deslice la palanca de la misma a la posición LOCK 1 Ponga el selector de modo en OFF 5 Conecte el adaptador de CA suministrado A una toma de CA Cable de CA Carga Presìone hasta que oiga la palanca se cierra Palanca Inserción de tarjetas SD vendidas separadamente Ponga la etiqueta hacia arriba Deslícela derecha hacia adentro hasta que oiga que la tarjeta queda fi...

Page 119: ...e Apagado La carga ha terminado Ajuste de la fecha y la hora 1 Ponga el selector de modo en otra posición que no sea OFF 2 Seleccione YES SÍ 3 Ponga la fecha y la hora Selección de ajustes Cambio de valores numéricos 4 Introduzca la fecha y la hora Este procedimiento es para poner la fecha y la hora por primera vez Para ponerlas por segunda vez y otras posteriores consulte la página 28 ...

Page 120: ... Use Guide Guía española p 1 Póngalo en 2 Inicio de grabación 3 Parada de grabación 1 Póngalo en 2 Toma de imagen Imágenes en movimiento Imágenes fijas Grabación El idioma de la visualización y del menú se puede cambiar LANGUAGE ...

Page 121: ...ctronics Company Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus NJ 07094 Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3 P LSQT1426 A F0109KS0 4000 Panasonic Corporation 2009 ...

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