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Recording

Recording

Recording functions of

2 menus

(Advanced)

Menus

Aspect ratio/Wind noise reduction/Guideline/Auto slow shutter

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .

Function

Effect/Setting method

Aspect ratio

This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs

(Only when the mode

(16:9) and regular TVs (4:3).

dial is set to

.)

Select the menu. (l 25)

 

 

 

 

[BASIC] # [ASPECT] # [16:9] or [4:3]

 

 

≥ The default setting is [16:9].

Wind noise

 

This reduces the wind noise picked up by the microphone.

reduction function

≥ The Intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 31)

(Only when the mode

Select the menu. (l 25)

dial is set to

.)

[ADVANCED] # [WIND CUT] # [ON]

 

 

 

 

≥ The default setting is [ON].

 

 

≥ To cancel the function, select [OFF].

Guideline function

You can check if the image is level while recording by using the

 

 

guidelines displayed on the screen.

 

 

≥ The Intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 31)

 

 

Select the menu. (l 25)

 

 

[ADVANCED] # [GUIDE LINES] # [ON]

 

 

≥ To cancel the function, select [OFF].

Auto slow shutter

You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the

mode

 

shutter speed.

 

 

≥ The Intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l 31)

 

 

Select the menu. (l 25)

 

 

[ADVANCED] # [AUTO SLW SHTR] # [ON]

 

 

≥ To cancel the function, select [OFF].

 

 

 

Guideline function:

≥The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded.

≥The guidelines are not displayed while rotating the LCD monitor forward to record yourself.

Wind noise reduction function:

≥In Intelligent auto mode, the wind noise reduction is set to on.

≥The wind noise reduction depends on the wind strength. (If this function is activated in strong winds, the stereo effect may be reduced. When the wind weakens, the stereo effect will be restored.)

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Contents Model No. SDR-S26P/PC Things You Should Know Following Applies only in Canada Following Applies only in the U.S.AFCC Note AC adaptor Battery pack Lithium ion battery packImportant Safety Instructions USE & Location Indemnity concerning recording contentCarefully observe copyright laws Cards that you can use with this unitLicenses For the purposes of these operating instructionsContents Helpful hints With a PCOthers IndicationsCD-ROM AccessoriesVW-VBJ10 Quick Guide Inserting the batteryCharging the battery How to turn on the powerPress the recording start/stop button Recording motion picturesRecording still pictures PlaybackLCD monitor open Joystick HandlingParts identification LCD monitorGrip belt JoystickLens cover Tripod receptacle About batteries that you can use with this unit Inserting the batteryRemoving the battery Open the battery cover, then remove the batteryStatus indicator a Charging the batteryFlashes rapidly at approx .25 second intervals About charging errorsConnecting to the AC outlet Does not flashCharging time Battery model numberBattery model Voltage/Capacity Maximum Actual recordable Charging time and recordable timeCapacity Before using 3 About SD cardsAbout SD cards SD Memory Card32 GB SD card handling12 GB 16 GBSD card access lamp Access Access lampSecurely close the SD card slot cover Rotate the mode dial to OFFCard Inserting/removing an SDTo turn on Selecting a modeHow to turn the power on and off with the LCD monitor Turning the unit on/offTo exit the menu screen Using the menu screenPress the Menu button To get back to the previous screenMotion picture recording menus Language selectionMenu list Advanced Still picture recording menusMotion picture playback menus Still picture playback menusPress the joystick to enter the selection Setting date and timePress the Menu button to finish the setting Select the menu. lBasic # SET World Time # YES ≥ When the destination is in summer timeSelect Home and press the joystick Select Destination and press the joystickBrightness Adjusting LCD monitorAdjusting the brightness and color level Select the menu. l Setup # LCD SET # YESBasic camera positioning Intelligent auto modePress this button to switch on/off Intelligent auto mode Before recordingMode Scene/Effect When the Intelligent auto mode is set to off0h00m10s Recording motion picturesScreen indications To end the recordingAudio recording modes Press the WEB Mode buttonSetup # Audio REC # Dolby or Mpeg Dolby Dolby AC-3 Record motion picture to be uploaded to YouTubeHigh quality Normal Long play Recording modeRecording modes and recordable time To record still pictures clearly Recording still pictures12345 Size of still picturesAdvanced # Shtr Effect # on Basic # Picture Size # desired settingNumber of pixels Recording with a shutter sound effect Select the menu. lDigital zoom function Recording functionsZoom in/out function Move the zoom leverQuick start Recording yourselfPress the O.I.S. button To cancel the Optical Image Stabilizer functionOptical image stabilizer function Select an icon with the joystick Recording functionsOperation icons Operation icons Video recording modeFade Picture recording modeBacklight CompensationMagicPix Help modeSoft skin mode To exit the help modePRE-REC Self-timerTo stop the timer midway through Face detection Menus MenusAuto slow shutter mode Manual recording functions Manual modeManual focus mode To restore to the Automatic Adjustment ModeSelect the manual mode. l Select the menu. l Scene modeManual focus adjustment To cancel the scene mode functionSelect the Manual mode. l Select with the joystick Select the White Balance mode with the joystickAuto white balance adjustment White balanceSelect the manual mode. l Select or with the joystick Manual shutter speed/ aperture adjustmentAdjust the settings with the joystick To restore to automatic adjustmentMotion picture playback Resuming the previous playback Select the menu. l Setup # Resume Play # onTo cancel the resume function To change the playback speedTo return to the screen showing all scenes Playing back motion pictures by dateTo select a different date Still picture playback Normal Approx sec Long Approx sec PICT. Setup # Slide Interval # desired settingAbout still picture compatibility ShortPress the button during playback Deleting scenes/filesDeleting scenes/files one at Time Deleting multiple scenes/ filesTo complete editing Deleting the copied scenes collectivelyPress the button To continue deleting other scenes/filesSelect the scene to be protected, then press the joystick To complete the settingsEditing scenes Locking motion picturesSelect the file to be protected, then press the joystick Editing still picturesLocking still pictures To cancel all Dpof settings Dpof settingFormatting an SD card Setup # Format Card # YESPlayback on TV To display the on-screen information on the TV Setup # EXT. Display # onTo watch images with a 169 aspect ratio on a regular TV Data Motion pictures Still pictures With a DVD burnerAbout discs that can be used Insert the disc in the DVD burner Connecting this unit to the DVD burnerConnect this unit to the AC adaptor Copying added scenes to discs Select menus with the following proceduresDVD Copy function Copying all the scenes to discsSelect START, then press the joystick Favorite Scenes functionSelecting the scenes to copy to 1 disc Select the scenes to be copied and then press the joystickBurn Disc # Video # Favorite Scenes # Select Date Selecting the scenes by date to copy to discsSelect the date to be copied and then press the joystick Disc type Copy time About the time it takes to copyAbout playing back the discs Playing back a disc inserted in the DVD burner To stop recording dubbing When using a USB terminalWith other video devices Recording dubbing images onto other video devicesSelect PictBridge and press the joystick With a printer PictBridgeConnect this unit to a printer Standard Select Print # YES and press the joystickBefore using 1 What you can do with a PC RAM Operating environmentVideoCam Suite CPUSD card reader/writer function mass storage Article 8 Termination of License End User License AgreementInsert the CD-ROM into the PC Setup1 InstallationInstalling VideoCam Suite Check the contents, then close the windowUninstalling the software Select PC/RECORDER and press the joystick Connection and recognitionAbout the PC display Connect this unit to a PCCopying still pictures on PC To disconnect USB cable safelyExample folder structure Double click the icon in task trayReading the operating instructions of the software Using software 1 Using VideoCam SuiteWhen the operating instructions will not open Upload to YouTube If using a Macintosh Recording indications No.10 Playback indications640k480 640k360Confirmatory indications Indications when other products are connectedCheck Card This Card Cannot Record in Video ModeError OCCURRED. Recording is Stopped Error OCCURRED. Please Turn Unit OFF, then Turn on AgainNOW Repairing DATA. do not Remove Card About recoveryUsed simultaneously Functions Conditions which Disable the functionsFunctions that cannot be Problem Check points TroubleshootingProblem Scenes or files cannot be deleted or edited Problem With a PC With other productsAbout this unit When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump itCleaning Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording About the batteryWhen you are not going to use the unit for an extended time Be sure to detach the battery after useHelpful hint About the AC adaptorAbout condensation Causes of condensationAuto focus White balance adjustmentExplanation of terms Automatic white balanceRecording a subject with little contrast USB SpecificationsSD Video Camera Operating humidity Mass WeightOperating temperature OperationPictures AC adaptor Still pictures Recording mediaPicture size Number of recordable128 MB Number of recordable picturesPicture size 640k480 640k360 SD cardAccessory No Description Optional accessoriesVisa Accessory Order Form For USA and Puerto Rico CustomersRequest for Service Notice USA and Puerto Rico Only Request for Service NoticeLimited Warranty Limited Warranty United States and Puerto RicoAccessory Purchases United States and Puerto Rico Customer Services Directory United States and Puerto RicoPanasonic Canada Inc Warranty For Canadian CustomersIndex Inserción de una tarjeta SD Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápidoInserción de la batería Cómo encender la cámaraReproducción de imágenes fijas Grabación de imágenes fijasReproducción Pulse el botón de inicio/detención de la grabaciónPanasonic Canada Inc

SDR-S26P, SDR-S26PC specifications

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