Panasonic SDR-S7P/PC Using MotionSD Studio, Importing motion pictures and still pictures

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Importing motion pictures and still pictures

When this unit is connected to the computer, MotionSD STUDIO starts up automatically.

●To use the application with Windows Vista, log on with administrator authorization or via a standard user account. Guest accounts cannot be used. To use the application with Windows XP or 2000, log on with administrator authorization.

●Before using MotionSD STUDIO, please read [Readme First] by selecting from the start menu. This file contains additional 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 (P.20) and set the mode dial to a position other than [OFF].

Connect this unit and a computer with the USB cable (supplied).

Insert the plugs as far as they will go.

Select [PC CONNECT] on the [SELECT USB FUNCTION] screen of the unit. The [SD Browser auto start] dialog box appears.

Click [Yes].

The [SD Browser] window appears, therefore do as instructed by displayed messages.

●Do not use any other USB connection 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 computer, the computer may have to be restarted.

●To output motion pictures edited with MotionSD STUDIO to SD cards, use an applicable SD card. (P.18)

●When outputting a large number of scenes to an SD card, DVD-R/RW or DVD-RAM, it may take time to display thumbnails or to output.

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Contents Operating Instructions SD Video Camera VQT1R00-1Things You Should Know Thank you for choosing PanasonicResponsible partyPanasonic Corporation of North America SDR-S7POne Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ Important Safety Instructions Battery pack Lithium ion battery pack BatteryAC adaptor Precautions Camera and SD card sold separately temperatureIndemnity concerning recording content For the purposes of these operating instructionsLCD monitor Carefully observe copyright lawsContents Optional accessories Accessory Order FormRequest for Service Notice USA Only Customer Services Directory For USA onlySet the mode dial to OFF Opendoor. the card/battery Insert the batteryClosedoor. the card/battery Quick guideSetting the date and time Enter the date and timeSet to Start recording Stop recording Set to Take pictureDisplay and menu language can be changed →LANGUAGESet to Select and enter the picture to view During playbackAccessories Parts identificationTripod mounting hole CD-ROMMode dial P.24 HandlingUsing the hand strap supplied Using as strapFit over your wrist and adjust the length of the strap Parts identification and handlingUsing the LCD monitor How to use the lens cover open leverRecommended Panasonic SD/SDHC Memory Cards as of February Type of card Capacity256 MB SD Memory Card SD/SDHC Memory CardPrecautions in handling Write-protecting cardsSetup 1 Charging Set the mode dial to OFFInsert the battery into the unit and charge it To AC outlet Lever AC adaptor AC cable＊If the status indicator does the following Status indicatorDoes not flash Setup Remaining battery capacity indicationCharging time and recordable time Charging time Approx h 15 minSetup 3 Inserting/Removing SD Insert/Removecard. the SDSetup 4 Turning power ON/OFF Selecting modes Set to icon of desired modeTurning power ON/OFF from the LCD monitor When not in use, set the mode dial to OFFMake settings from the menus. P.26 Setting Quick StartIndicator Quick startsMenu displayed differs according to mode Display the menuSelect the top menu To return to the previous screenUsing the cursor buttons Select an item Close the menu Enter the selected itemChanging the display language Display and menu language can be changed. →LANGUAGESetup 6 Setting the date and time Setting the date and timeSet to or Select the desired menu To change the date and time displayAdjusting the LCD monitor Adjusting the LCD monitorSelectitem. and adjust Recording 1 Before recording Basic stanceHold the unit firmly with both hands Before recording, open the lens coverCard/battery door For SD cards applicable with this unit P.18To remove sound when record button is pressed Recording 2 Automatic recording motion picturesSet to Press Start recording To change aspect ratio toTo change recording mode Recording mode and recording timesIf recording stops Recording 3 Automatic recording still pictures Set to Press Take pictureTo remove shutter sound →ADVANCED→SHTR EFFECT→OFFPicture quality To change picture qualityTo avoid jitter High StandardEnlarge Restore Recording 4 Zoom/avoid jitter/maintainEnlarging zoom To enlarge furtherAvoid jitter image stabilizer function Picture brightness in dark locationsApply zoom effect to sounds zoom microphone Display operation icons Recording 5 Other recording optionsChange operation icons Fade-in/Fade-out Select in on the previous Select function to be ExplainedStart recording →ADVANCED→FADE COLOR→WHITE / BlackSelf-timer Recording 5 Othercont. recording optionsBacklight compensation function To quit halfway throughSoft skin mode MagicPix functionPRE-REC function Aim this unit at the subject and position it securelySelf-portrait recording function Adjusting focus manually manual focus adjustment Recording 6 Recording manually motion/still picturesSet to or To return to automatic recordingUsing situation-specific settings scene mode To cancel the settingSetting manually Achieve natural colors white balanceTo return to automatic adjustment Set to or Auto white balance rangeTo return to automatic adjustment Adjusting shutter speed shutter speedShutter speed adjustment range Adjusting brightness iris/gain Iris/gain value adjustment rangeSetting home city and region Setting the city and region of your travel destinationTo cancel Recording 7 Useful functionsRestoring local date and time after returning home Avoid wind noise wind noise reduction function→BASIC→GUIDE LINES→ON Reduces the sound of wind hitting the microphonePlayback 1 Viewing motion pictures Set toSelect the desired scene Enter the picture to viewDisplaying thumbnails by date Select the date to displayPlayback Fast forward/rewind playbackSlow-motion playback Frame-by-frame playbackPlayback 2 Viewing still pictures While pressed and held, only the scene No. changes rapidlyTo cancel deletion halfway through Editing 1 Deletingpictures motion/stillSet to or Deleting one picture at a timeDeleting all pictures Deleted pictures cannot be restoredSelecting and deleting multiple pictures PICT. SETUP→LOCK SET→ YES →SETUP→ Format CARD→YESPreventing accidental deletion Formatting cardsSetting Dpof for still pictures →PICT. SETUP→ Dpof SET→SET→PICT. SETUP→ Dpof SET→CANCEL ALL Editing→SETUP→EXT. DISPLAY→ON With other 1 Playback on TVProducts To display LCD monitor information on TVCopying pictures using the AV cable supplied Copying to video recordersOr DVD recorders With otherPrinting pictures from PictBridge printersPrint settings To cancel printingSettings not supported by the printer cannot be selected Available settingsUsing DVD burners Required equipment as of FebruarySupported discs 12 cm disc Time required for copying ReferenceConnecting this unit and a DVD burner Copying still pictures to discs To cancel copyingCopying all motion pictures to discs Copying selected motion pictures to discs Select thumbnails Select a dateCopying using a DVD burner Playing back discs ExitingDeleting copied motion pictures →EDIT SCENE→DELETE →COPIED →YESSoftware on the CD-ROM ComputerWith a Video editing software MotionSD Studio 1.3EAgreement End User LicenseEnd User License Agreement Operating environment Operating environment required for MotionSD StudioMicrosoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional Installing MotionSD StudioIf the Setup Menu does not start up automatically Uninstalling the softwareUsing MotionSD Studio Importing motion pictures and still picturesEditing motion pictures and still pictures Closing MotionSD StudioClick in the lower right- hand corner of the screen From the SD Browser screenUsing this unit as an Connecting the unit to a computerDisconnecting the unit External drive Mass storageSD card folder structure This unit can be used as an external driveWhen the driver is not recognized When the driver is recognizedChecking the connections Connecting to a Macintosh ComputerWith a Operating environment required for external drivesOthers 1 Menus Recording menuPlayback menu Top menu Submenus PurposeSettings/Notices Mode Setup menu PurposeSettings/Notices Mode MinutesWhen recording Others 2 LCD monitor displaysMotion picture recording display Still picture recording displayDuring playback Motion picture playback displayStill picture playback display Operating status P.52Messages OthersEnvironment TOO DARK, or Lens Cover Closed Power does not turn on Others 4 TroubleshootingStatus indicator is flashing while using the battery Motion picture recording stops on its own Sound of the motor is being recorded Unit does not recognize the SD card when insertedData cannot be deleted After disconnecting An error messageDisappears, Display does notError Disc is UNUSABLE. Check DISC. appears on the LCD monitorSoft skin mode Set and cancelHelp mode Scene modeWhen using the unit Others 5 Cautions for useBattery SD cardsAC adaptor LCD monitorCleaning CondensationOthers 6 Specifications SD Video Camera Information for your safetyBattery pack Information for your safety AC adaptor Information for your safetySpecifications may change without prior notice Optional accessories Accessory No DescriptionAccessory Order Form For USA Customers VisaRequest for Service Notice USA Only Failure to do so will delay your repairCustomer Services Directory For USA only For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTYLimited Warranty For USA Customers Panasonic Video Products Limited WarrantyLimited Warranty Coverage Carry-In, Mail-in Prepaid or In-Home Service Limited Warranty Limits And ExclusionsWarranty For Canadian Customers Panasonic Product Limited WarrantyIndex Number of recordable pictures Operation iconsSpanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española Inserte la bateríaCierre la tapa de la tarjeta/batería Conecte el adaptador de CA suministradoAbra la cubierta del terminal Para el uso rápidoIntroduzcahora. la fecha y la El idioma de la visualización y del menú se puede cambiar Imágenes en movimientoImágenes en movimiento Póngalo enDurante la reproducción Seleccione SÍ Deseada.Seleccione la escena114 VQT1R00 VQT1R00 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc Panasonic Canada Inc