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Panasonic SDR-S15P, SDR-S15PC operating instructions

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Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,

Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3

LSQT1426 A

F0109KS0 (4000 )

Operating Instructions

SD Video Camera

Model No. SDR-S15P/PC

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.

Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.

Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.

LSQT1426 A

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Contents

Main P Operating Instructions SD Video Camera Model No. SDR-S15P/PC 2LSQT1426 3LSQT1426 Things You Should Know Safety Precautions WARNING: CAUTION! WARNING 2LSQT1426 3LSQT1426 Things You Should Know Safety Precautions WARNING: CAUTION! WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Warning U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION: 4LSQT1426 5LSQT1426 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Warning U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION: 6LSQT1426 7LSQT1426 PRECAUTIONS USE & LOCATION WARNING CAUTION 6LSQT1426 7LSQT1426 PRECAUTIONS USE & LOCATION WARNING CAUTION 8LSQT1426 9LSQT1426 Contents Before using Setup Recording 8LSQT1426 9LSQT1426 Contents Before using Setup Recording 2 4 1 5 7 2 Setting the date and time 10 LSQT1426 11LSQT1426 Quick guide Charging 4 1 5 7 1 Page Page 14 LSQT1426 15LSQT1426 Accessories Tripod mounting hole Parts identification and handling 14 LSQT1426 15LSQT1426 Accessories Tripod mounting hole Parts identification and handling 16 LSQT1426 17LSQT1426 Parts identification and handling Using the hand strap (supplied) Using as strap Using the LCD monitor 16 LSQT1426 17LSQT1426 Parts identification and handling Using the hand strap (supplied) Using as strap Using the LCD monitor 18 LSQT1426 19LSQT1426 Recommended Panasonic SD/SDHC Memory Cards (as of January 2009) Precautions in handling Applicable SD cards Write-protecting cards 18 LSQT1426 19LSQT1426 Recommended Panasonic SD/SDHC Memory Cards (as of January 2009) Precautions in handling Applicable SD cards Write-protecting cards 5 (supplied). 1 2 4 5 (supplied). 1 2 4 2 card. 1 3 22 LSQT1426 23LSQT1426 2 card. 1 3 24 LSQT1426 25LSQT1426 Setup 4Turning power ON/OFF (Selecting modes) Set to icon of desired mode. Turning power ON/OFF from the LCD monitor 24 LSQT1426 25LSQT1426 Setup 4Turning power ON/OFF (Selecting modes) Set to icon of desired mode. Turning power ON/OFF from the LCD monitor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 If the LCD monitor is hard to see in bright or dark places (POWER LCD) 2 item. Setup 6Setting the date and time and adjusting the LCD monitor 1 If the LCD monitor is hard to see in bright or dark places (POWER LCD) 2 item. Setup 6Setting the date and time and adjusting the LCD monitor 30 LSQT1426 31LSQT1426 31LSQT1426 Recording 1Before recording Record motion and still pictures onto the SD card. Note Basic stance Recording can be done in two ways: Automatic Recording or Manual Recording. Automatic Recording (motion/still pictures) 30 LSQT1426 31LSQT1426 31LSQT1426 Recording 1Before recording Record motion and still pictures onto the SD card. Note Basic stance Recording can be done in two ways: Automatic Recording or Manual Recording. Automatic Recording (motion/still pictures) 4 To change aspect ratio to 4:3 To remove sound when record button is pressed To remove on-screen display To ensure that you wont pass up any recording opportunities 4 To change aspect ratio to 4:3 To remove sound when record button is pressed To remove on-screen display To ensure that you wont pass up any recording opportunities 3 To remove shutter sound To remove on-screen display Recording 3 Automatic Recording (still pictures) 3 To remove shutter sound To remove on-screen display Recording 3 Automatic Recording (still pictures) 36 LSQT1426 37LSQT1426 37LSQT1426 Recording 4Zoom/avoid jitter/maintain picture brightness in dark locations Enlarging (zoom) Enlarge Restore To enlarge further 36 LSQT1426 37LSQT1426 37LSQT1426 Recording 4Zoom/avoid jitter/maintain picture brightness in dark locations Enlarging (zoom) Enlarge Restore To enlarge further 38 LSQT1426 39LSQT1426 39LSQT1426 Recording 5 Intelligent Auto Mode To cancel Intelligent Auto Mode 38 LSQT1426 39LSQT1426 39LSQT1426 Recording 5 Intelligent Auto Mode To cancel Intelligent Auto Mode 40 LSQT1426 41LSQT1426 41LSQT1426 Recording for posting videos on YouTube (WEB Mode) 1 Set to [ ] or [ ]. 2 40 LSQT1426 41LSQT1426 41LSQT1426 Recording for posting videos on YouTube (WEB Mode) Recording 6 Recording in WEB Mode/ using the video light 1 Set to [ ] or [ ]. 2 42 LSQT1426 43LSQT1426 43LSQT1426 1 2 Fade-in/Fade-out To change the fade-in and fade-out image color to black or white View explanations of functions during automatic recording (Help Mode) 1 2 Fade-in/Fade-out To change the fade-in and fade-out image color to black or white View explanations of functions during automatic recording (Help Mode) 44 LSQT1426 45LSQT1426 45LSQT1426 Recording 7Other recording options Backlight Compensation function Self-timer To quit halfway through 44 LSQT1426 45LSQT1426 45LSQT1426 Recording 7Other recording options Backlight Compensation function Self-timer To quit halfway through 46 LSQT1426 47LSQT1426 47LSQT1426 Recording 7Other recording options PRE-REC function Self-portrait Recording function 46 LSQT1426 47LSQT1426 47LSQT1426 Recording 7Other recording options PRE-REC function Self-portrait Recording function 48 LSQT1426 49LSQT1426 49LSQT1426 Recording 7Other recording options Face Detection function To display the face detection frames 48 LSQT1426 49LSQT1426 49LSQT1426 Recording 7Other recording options Face Detection function To display the face detection frames 50 LSQT1426 51LSQT1426 51LSQT1426 2 Adjusting focus manually (Manual Focus Adjustment) To return to Automatic Focus or Using situation-specific settings (Scene Mode) To cancel the setting 2 Adjusting focus manually (Manual Focus Adjustment) Using situation-specific settings (Scene Mode) To cancel the setting To return to Automatic Recording 52 LSQT1426 53LSQT1426 53LSQT1426 Recording 8Recording manually Auto white balance range Achieve natural colors (White Balance) Setting manually 52 LSQT1426 53LSQT1426 53LSQT1426 Recording 8Recording manually Auto white balance range Achieve natural colors (White Balance) Setting manually 54 LSQT1426 55LSQT1426 55LSQT1426 Recording 8Recording manually Adjusting shutter speed (Shutter speed) Adjusting brightness (Iris/Gain) 54 LSQT1426 55LSQT1426 55LSQT1426 Recording 8Recording manually Adjusting shutter speed (Shutter speed) Adjusting brightness (Iris/Gain) 56 LSQT1426 57LSQT1426 57LSQT1426 Recording 9Useful functions The date and time of travel destinations can be recorded, guidelines Recording dates and times at travel destinations (Set world time) Setting home city and region Setting the city and region of your travel destination 56 LSQT1426 57LSQT1426 57LSQT1426 Recording 9Useful functions The date and time of travel destinations can be recorded, guidelines Recording dates and times at travel destinations (Set world time) Setting home city and region Setting the city and region of your travel destination 1 (P.58). 2 3 motion pictures recorded that day appear. 1 (P.58). 2 3 motion pictures recorded that day appear. 60 LSQT1426 61LSQT1426 61LSQT1426 Playback 1 Viewing motion pictures Fast forward/rewind playback Slow-motion playback Frame-by-frame playback 60 LSQT1426 61LSQT1426 61LSQT1426 Playback 1 Viewing motion pictures Fast forward/rewind playback Slow-motion playback Frame-by-frame playback 62 LSQT1426 63LSQT1426 63LSQT1426 Deleting one picture at a time Deleting all pictures To cancel deletion halfway through Selecting and deleting multiple pictures 62 LSQT1426 63LSQT1426 63LSQT1426 Deleting one picture at a time Deleting all pictures To cancel deletion halfway through Selecting and deleting multiple pictures 64 LSQT1426 65LSQT1426 65LSQT1426 Editing 2 Preventing accidental deletion Formatting cards Preventing accidental deletion of motion/still pictures Formatting cards 64 LSQT1426 65LSQT1426 65LSQT1426 Editing 2 Preventing accidental deletion Formatting cards Preventing accidental deletion of motion/still pictures Formatting cards 66 LSQT1426 67LSQT1426 To display LCD monitor information on TV With other products 2Copying to video recorders or DVD recorders Copying pictures using the AV cable (supplied) 66 LSQT1426 67LSQT1426 To display LCD monitor information on TV With other products 2Copying to video recorders or DVD recorders Copying pictures using the AV cable (supplied) 68 LSQT1426 69LSQT1426 Print settings To cancel printing With other products 3Printing pictures from PictBridge printers 68 LSQT1426 69LSQT1426 Print settings To cancel printing With other products 3Printing pictures from PictBridge printers 70 LSQT1426 71LSQT1426 Connecting this unit and a DVD burner Required equipment (as of January 2009) Supported discs: 12 cm disc Time required for copying (Reference) 70 LSQT1426 71LSQT1426 Connecting this unit and a DVD burner Required equipment (as of January 2009) Supported discs: 12 cm disc Time required for copying (Reference) 72 LSQT1426 73LSQT1426 Copying still pictures to discs To cancel copying Copying all motion pictures to discs To cancel copying 72 LSQT1426 73LSQT1426 Copying still pictures to discs To cancel copying Copying all motion pictures to discs To cancel copying 74 LSQT1426 75LSQT1426 With other products 4Using DVD burners Copying using a DVD burner Playing back discs To cancel 74 LSQT1426 75LSQT1426 With other products 4Using DVD burners Copying using a DVD burner Playing back discs To cancel 76 LSQT1426 77LSQT1426 With a computer 1Software on the CD-ROM Image management/DVD production software VideoCam Suite 2.0 With a computer 2End User License Agreement 76 LSQT1426 77LSQT1426 With a computer 1Software on the CD-ROM Image management/DVD production software VideoCam Suite 2.0 With a computer 2End User License Agreement 78 LSQT1426 79LSQT1426 ( Operating environment required for VideoCam Suite ) Operating environment required for external drives (Mass storage) 78 LSQT1426 79LSQT1426 ( Operating environment required for VideoCam Suite ) Operating environment required for external drives (Mass storage) 80 LSQT1426 81LSQT1426 With a computer 4Installing VideoCam Suite VideoCam Suite only runs on Windows computers. If the Setup Menu does not start up automatically Uninstalling the software 80 LSQT1426 81LSQT1426 With a computer 4Installing VideoCam Suite VideoCam Suite only runs on Windows computers. If the Setup Menu does not start up automatically Uninstalling the software 82 LSQT1426 83LSQT1426 Importing motion pictures and still pictures Editing motion pictures and still pictures First startup Closing VideoCam Suite 82 LSQT1426 83LSQT1426 Importing motion pictures and still pictures Editing motion pictures and still pictures First startup Closing VideoCam Suite 84 LSQT1426 85LSQT1426 With a computer 6Uploading video clips to YouT ube You can also take the following steps to upload your video clips. (Simplified uploading) Concerning uploading to YouTube 84 LSQT1426 85LSQT1426 With a computer 6Uploading video clips to YouT ube You can also take the following steps to upload your video clips. (Simplified uploading) Concerning uploading to YouTube 86 LSQT1426 87LSQT1426 Connecting the unit to a computer SD card folder structure With a computer 7Using this unit as an external drive 86 LSQT1426 87LSQT1426 Connecting the unit to a computer SD card folder structure With a computer 7Using this unit as an external drive 88 LSQT1426 89LSQT1426 When the driver is recognized When the driver is not recognized With a computer 8Checking the connections With a computer 9Connecting to a Macintosh 88 LSQT1426 89LSQT1426 When the driver is recognized When the driver is not recognized With a computer 8Checking the connections With a computer 9Connecting to a Macintosh 90 LSQT1426 91LSQT1426 Others 1 Menus 90 LSQT1426 91LSQT1426 Others 1 Menus 92 LSQT1426 93LSQT1426 Others 1Menus (cont.) Recording and playback functions can be used and basic settings made. SETUP menu 92 LSQT1426 93LSQT1426 Others 1Menus (cont.) Recording and playback functions can be used and basic settings made. SETUP menu 94 LSQT1426 95LSQT1426 Others 2LCD monitor displays When recording Motion picture recording display Still picture recording display During playback Motion picture playback display Still picture playback display 94 LSQT1426 95LSQT1426 Others 2LCD monitor displays When recording Motion picture recording display Still picture recording display During playback Motion picture playback display Still picture playback display 96 LSQT1426 97LSQT1426 Others 3 Messages 96 LSQT1426 97LSQT1426 Others 3 Messages 98 LSQT1426 99LSQT1426 Others 4Troubleshooting 98 LSQT1426 99LSQT1426 Others 4Troubleshooting Page 100 LSQT1426 101LSQT1426 Page 102 LSQT1426 103LSQT1426 104 LSQT1426 105LSQT1426 Others 5Cautions for use When using the unit SD cards 104 LSQT1426 105LSQT1426 Others 5Cautions for use When using the unit SD cards 106 LSQT1426 107LSQT1426 Others 5Cautions for use (cont.) LCD monitor Condensation Cleaning 106 LSQT1426 107LSQT1426 Others 5Cautions for use (cont.) LCD monitor Condensation Cleaning 108 LSQT1426 109LSQT1426 Others 6Specifications Specifications may change without prior notice. SD Video Camera : Information for your safety AC adaptor : Information for your safety 108 LSQT1426 109LSQT1426 Others 6Specifications Specifications may change without prior notice. SD Video Camera : Information for your safety AC adaptor : Information for your safety 110 LSQT1426 111LSQT1426 Accessory Order Form Others 7Optional accessories 110 LSQT1426 111LSQT1426 Accessory Order Form Others 7Optional accessories 112 LSQT1426 113LSQT1426 Customer Services Directory Request for Service Notice: MAIL TO: Request for Service Notice 112 LSQT1426 113LSQT1426 Customer Services Directory Request for Service Notice: MAIL TO: Request for Service Notice 114 LSQT1426 115LSQT1426 Limited Warranty Panasonic Video Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage 114 LSQT1426 115LSQT1426 Limited Warranty Panasonic Video Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage 116 LSQT1426 117LSQT1426 Index Warranty A B 116 LSQT1426 117LSQT1426 Index Warranty A B 2 3 4 1 5 6 2 3 4 1 5 6 Page P Operating Instructions SD Video Camera Model No. SDR-S15P/PC