Panasonic SDR-S10 Backlight compensation function, To use the zoom microphone function

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≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded.

≥This function cannot be used in picture recording mode.

To use the zoom microphone function

The zoom microphone is linked to the zooming operation so that far-away sounds with a tele-shot and close-up sounds with a wide-angle shot are recorded more clearly.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

.

Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON] and then press the cursor button in the centre.

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 .

1Press the cursor button in the centre. Then press the button down to display the icon shown in the illustration.

1/2NEXT

2Press the cursor button up to select [ª].

1/2NEXT

The image on the screen will become brighter.

To return to normal recording

Select [ª] again.

≥If you turn off the power or operate the mode dial, the backlight compensation function is cancelled.

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Contents Operating Instructions For United Kingdom Dear CustomerHow to replace the fuse Information for your safetyBefore use Use only the recommended accessories EMC Electric and magnetic compatibilityFor the purposes of these operating instructions Indemnity concerning recording contentCarefully observe copyright laws For business users in the European UnionVQT1E14 Contents Motion picture playback Still picture playback TroubleshootingSpecifications EditingBefore using FeaturesWater resistance Sales and Support Information For United Kingdom Shock proofAccessories Optional accessoriesOpen l 14, 19 Battery slot Batt lCard slot SD Card l Before using 16 17 LCD monitor l To use as a grip belt About the Card/battery door and the Terminal coverStrap fixture Attach the 2-way hand strap 1 to this unitAttaching to a tripod Using the LCD monitorAdjust the angle of the LCD monitor as desired To detach from the tripodCapacity SD cardConcerning the cards that can be used on this unit RecordingAbout SD cards that you can use for motion picture recording Handling precautions SD Speed Class Rating Class¬ Rotate the mode dial to select OFF Power supplyInserting the battery and charging the battery SetupAbout charging errors To remove the battery Connecting to the AC outletWhen the status indicator is off Charging time Charging time and recordable timeRecordable time How to turn on the power Selecting a modeSelecting a mode Turning the unit on/off How to turn off the powerTo turn off the power How to turn the power on and off with the LCD monitorTo turn on the power Quick startTo cancel Quick start Close the LCD monitor while the mode dial is set to orOpen the LCD monitor Inserting/removing an SD card Insert/remove the SD card into/from the card slotBasic operations How to use the cursor buttonCard access lamp Down Left Right Press to select the itemPress the cursor button up, left or right to select an item Operations during recordingOperations during playback Press the cursor button up, down, left or right to operateAbout the operation icons displayed in each mode Video recording modeSetup Video playback mode Setup Picture recording mode Picture playback modeTo exit the help mode Switching the languageHelp mode Press the cursor button right to selectUsing the menu screen While stopped, press the Menu buttonTo get back to the previous screen Setting date and timeTo exit the menu screen Changing the display style Changing the date and time display styleFor Australia Adjusting the brightness and colour level Adjusting the LCD monitorTo cancel Power LCD Before recording Basic camera positioningAbout auto mode Recording motion pictures To end the recordingRecording mode Remaining time left for recording Screen indications in the video recording modeRecording time elapsed 256 MB 512 MBRecording ≥ Recordable time using the battery l Recording still pictures Rotate the mode dial to select Press the record buttonTo record still pictures clearly Recording with a shutter operation effect Screen indications in picture recording modePicture quality for still picture recording Size of still pictures Remaining number of still picturesZoom in/out function ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Press the zoom buttonDigital zoom function Press the cursor button up to select ª Backlight compensation functionTo use the zoom microphone function To return to normal recordingPress the cursor button left to select To cancel fadingFade in/fade out function Start recording. FadeTo select the colour for fade in/ out Colour night view functionPress the cursor button up to select To cancel the Colour night view function Soft skin modeTo cancel the soft skin mode To stop the timer midway through Self-timer recordingPress the cursor button left to select Ø Recording guideline function Wide modeTo cancel the Recording guideline function Recording images with a 169 aspect ratioTo cancel the image stabilizer function Image stabilizer functionTo cancel the wind noise reduction function Scene modeWind noise reduction function To cancel the scene mode function Manual focus adjustment To restore to the automatic adjustmentWhite balance Outdoor modeUnder incandescent lamps About the white balance sensor a To set the white balance manuallySelect and then fill the screen with a white subject Manual shutter speed/ aperture adjustment To restore to automatic adjustmentManual shutter speed adjustment Manual iris/gain adjustmentSelect the scene to be played back Rotate the mode dial to selectMotion picture playback Press the cursor button in the centreFast forward/rewind playback About motion picture compatibilitySlow-motion playback Frame-by-frame playback To adjust the volumePlaying back motion pictures by date Resuming the previous playback Still picture playback Select the file to be played backAbout still picture compatibility Deleting scenes one at a time EditingDeleting scenes Deleting multiple scenes from the thumbnail displayTo stop halfway through the deletion To continue deleting other scenesTo complete editing To complete the settings Locking scenesWhat is DPOF? Dpof settingTo cancel all Dpof settings Card management Formatting an SD cardPlayback on TV With a TVWith other products To display the on-screen information on the TV screen To watch images with a 169 aspect ratio on a regular TVStart playback on this unit With a DVD recorder Copying dubbing recordings onto a DVD recorderWith a VCR Recording dubbing images onto other video devicesWith a printer PictBridge To stop recording dubbingConnect this unit to a printer Select the layout setting on page Layout Select the paper size setting on Paper SizeWhen you want to stop printing halfway Video editing software MotionSD Studio 1.2E With a computer WindowsWhat you can do with a computer Acrobat ReaderEnd User License Agreement Operating environment MotionSD Studio 1.2EOther Disc driveInterface RequirementsMicrosoft Windows XP Home Edition Click MotionSD Studio 1.2E Installing MotionSDInsert the CD-ROM into the computer Click NextWith a computer Connection and recognition procedures Reading the MotionSD Studio operating instructionsConnect this unit and a computer If the driver has been recognised properly If the driver has not been recognised properlyDrive icons About the computer displayExample folder structure Closing MotionSD Studio Using MotionSDStarting MotionSD Studio Click at the very bottom of Tool BOXSoftware uninstallation To disconnect the USB cable safelyCopying still pictures onto the computer With a computer MacintoshTo disconnect USB cable safely Motion picture recording menus MenusMenu list Still picture recording menusMotion picture playback menus Play Setup Play Mode l 62 Resume Play l 63 Lock SET lStill picture playback menus Beep Menus related to SetupOFF BeepsDemo Mode Indications IndicationsRecording indications No.10 Playback indicationsConfirmatory indications Number displayMessages Cannot RecordAbout recovery Functions that cannot be used simultaneously Battery has worn out and can no longer be used Troubleshooting101 102 103 104 105 106 Others With a computer 107Cable is 108 When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump itAbout this unit Others For AustraliaBe sure to detach the battery after use About the batteryWhen you are not going to use the unit for an extended time Prepare spare batteries when going out for recordingAbout the SD card About the AC adaptor110 About condensation LCD monitor111 White balance Explanation of termsAutomatic white balance Auto focusRecording a subject behind dirty or dusty window Concerning MPEG2 motion pictures113 Recording a subject in dark surroundingsSD Video Camera Specifications114 115 116 16 MB Number of recordable pictures on an SD card117 32 MB118 IndexNumerics 119 VQT1E14