Panasonic SDR-S15 Setup 3 Inserting/Removing SD, Charging time and recordable time

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Card access lamp

Setup 2

Charging time, recordable time and

Remaining battery capacity indication

Charging time and recordable time

Times are given for a temperature of 25 ˚C and humidity of 60 %. The charging time shown in the table are approximations. In high or low temperatures, charging requires more time.

●Supplied battery VW-VBJ10 (3.6 V, 940 mAh (minimum))

Charging time

Approx. 2 h 15 min

 

Maximum continuously

Actual recordable time

Recordable time

recordable time

 

 

Approx. 1 h 15 min

Approx. 40 min

●Actual recordable time includes recording and stopping, turning the unit ON/ OFF, zooming and other operations.

●Recordable time varies according to conditions of use. For example, the recordable 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 look very similar to the genuine product are available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards.

These battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

Setup 3 Inserting/Removing SD

cards (sold separately)

SD cards are sold separately. Preparations: Set the mode dial to [OFF].

(Check that the status indicator is out.)

Inserting or removing an SD card while the unit is turned on may damage the unit and destroy data on the card.

1 Opendoor. the card/battery

Open the door by sliding the card/ battery door lever to the “OPEN” position.

2 Insert/Removecard. the SD

•To insert:

 

Face the label upwards and slide

 

the card in straight until hearing it

 

catch.

 

•To remove:

Place label upwards.

Press the centre of the SD card and

 

pull the card out straight.

 

3 Closedoor. the card/battery

•Close the card/battery door and slide the card/battery door lever to the “LOCK” position.

•If the door does not close completely, remove the SD card, check its orientation and reinsert it into the slot.

While the card access lamp is lit, reading, recording, playback, deletion or other processing is being executed. Performing the following operations while the lamp is lit may damage the SD card and its content and the unit may not function properly.

Turning off the unit

Removing battery or AC adaptor

Opening card/battery door and removing SD card

• Rotating the mode dial

• Shaking or impacting the unit

• Disconnecting the USB cable

The access lamp is supposed to light up while rotating the dial to select a mode. In this case, there is no problem.

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Contents For business users in the European Union Operating Instructions SD Video CameraUse only the recommended accessories How to replace the fuseBefore use Dear CustomerCamera and SD card sold separately temperature Information for your safetyBuilt-in lithium battery For the purposes of these operating instructionsContents Mode dial P.18 AccessoriesParts identification Handling Sales and Support Information Parts identification and handlingPrecautions in handling Recommended Panasonic SD/SDHC Memory Cards as of JanuaryWrite-protecting cards Setup 1 Charging Setup Setup 3 Inserting/Removing SDRemaining battery capacity indication Charging time and recordable timeSelect settings from the menus. P.20 Set to icon of desired modeTurning the unit ON/OFF Selecting modesSetting from the menu Setup 5 changing the display languageChanging the display language Adjusting the LCD monitor Setup 6 Setting the date and timeSetting the date and time Adjusting the LCD monitorBasic stance Recording 1 Before recordingStand with back to sun to avoid subject being in shadow Hold the unit firmly Body With both handsSet to Press Recording mode and recording timesStart recording Stop recordingTake picture Recording 3 Automatic recording still picturesNumber of recordable pictures To remove shutter soundRecording 4 Zoom/avoid jitter/maintain Enlarge RestorePicture brightness in dark locations Enlarging zoomRecording 5 Intelligent auto mode To cancel intelligent auto modeSet to or Press Start recording Using the video light Recording 6 Recording in WEB modeRecording for posting videos on YouTube WEB mode Brightening up dark scenes for recordingDisplay operation icons Recording 7 Other recording optionsChange operation icons Fade-in/Fade-outSoft skin mode Self-timerRecording 7 Othercont. recording options Backlight compensation functionPRE-REC function Self-portrait recording functionAim this unit at the subject and position it securely Face detection function To display the face detection frames→ADVANCED→FACE FRAMING→ON Using situation-specific settings scene mode Adjusting focus manually manual focus adjustmentRecording 8 Recording manually motion/still pictures Set to orTo return to automatic adjustment Setting manuallyAchieve natural colours white balance Auto white balance rangeAdjusting brightness iris/gain Adjusting shutter speed shutter speedShutter speed adjustment range Iris/gain value adjustment rangeSetting the city and region of your travel destination Setting home city and regionRecording 9 Useful functions Restoring local date and time after returning homeDisplaying thumbnails by date Playback 1 Viewing motion picturesFast forward/rewind playback Playback 2 Viewing still picturesSlow-motion playback Frame-by-frame playbackSet to or Editing 1 Deletingpictures motion/stillDeleting one picture at a time Deleting all picturesAll data, including locked pictures Preventing accidental deletion Formatting cardsWith other 1 Playback on TV Copying pictures using the AV cable suppliedCopying to video recorders Or DVD recordersTo cancel printing Print settingsPrinting pictures from PictBridge printersConnecting this unit and a DVD burner Using DVD burnersRequired equipment as of January Supported discs 12 cm discCopying still pictures to discs To cancel copyingCopying selected motion pictures to discs Copying all motion pictures to discsPlaying back discs Copying using a DVD burnerExiting Deleting copied motion picturesEnd User License Software on the CD-ROMAgreement ComputerOperating environment With aOperating environment required for VideoCam Suite Installing VideoCam Suite If the Setup Menu does not start up automaticallyUninstalling the software Importing motion pictures and still pictures Using VideoCam SuiteEditing motion pictures and still pictures Closing VideoCam SuiteUploading video clips to YouTubeConcerning uploading to YouTube Connecting the unit to a computer Using this unit as anDisconnecting the unit External drive Mass storageChecking the connections Connecting to a MacintoshComputer Operating environment required for external drivesMenus Top menu Submenus Purpose Settings/Notices ModeOthers Recording menuSetup menu Purpose Settings/Notices ModeOthers 1 Menus When recording Others 2 LCD monitor displaysDuring playback If repairing fails, the data cannot be played back MessagesUnnecessary scenes or insert a new card. P.56 Unit does not turn on Others 4 TroubleshootingMotion picture recording stops on its own Unit does not focus automaticallyAn error message After disconnectingData cannot be deleted USB cableMonitor Appears on the LCDFunction cannot Be used or selectedBattery When using the unitOthers 5 Cautions for use SD cardsAC adaptor CleaningLCD monitor CondensationSD Video Camera Information for your safety Others 6 SpecificationsAC adaptor Information for your safety Specifications may change without prior noticeIndex Economy modeLSQT1438