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Panasonic SDR-S15PC operating instructions Automatic Recording motion/still pictures

Models: SDR-S15PC SDR-S15P

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Record motion and still pictures onto the SD card.

Recorded motion and still pictures are referred to as “scenes” with this unit.

Recording can be done in two ways: “Automatic Recording” or “Manual Recording”.

Automatic Recording (motion/still pictures)

(This is the default setting at the time of purchase)

●To have coloring, focus, and brightness settings made automatically

See

P.32-35

Manual Recording (motion/still pictures)

(Manually adjust settings such as focus, white balance, shutter speed, iris/gain, etc.)

●To record with your own settings

●When automatic recording is unsatisfactory

●To use settings for particular scenes (Scene Mode)

See

P.50-55

Note

Do not perform any of the following operations while the SD card is being accessed (card access lamp illuminated). Performing these actions may damage the card and its data.

• Switching off power

Card access lamp

•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

Card/battery door

●For SD cards applicable with this unit (P.18)

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Panasonic SDR-S15PC Automatic Recording motion/still pictures, For SD cards applicable with this unit P.18

Contents

LSQT1426 a Model No. SDR-S15P/PCThank you for choosing Panasonic Things You Should KnowResponsible partyPanasonic Corporation of North America SDR-S15POne Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ Important Safety Instructions Battery pack Lithium ion battery pack BatteryAC adaptor Camera and SD card sold separately temperature PrecautionsCarefully observe copyright laws Indemnity concerning recording contentFor the purposes of these operating instructions LCD monitorContents Request for Service Notice SpecificationsOptional accessories Accessory Order FormQuick guide Set the mode dial to OFF Opendoor. the card/batteryInsert the battery Closedoor. the card/batteryEnter the date and time Setting the date and time→LANGUAGE Set to Start recording Stop recordingSet to Take picture Display and menu language can be changedDuring playback Set to Select and enter the picture to viewCD-ROM LSFT0771 AccessoriesParts identification Tripod mounting holeHandling Mode dial P.24Parts identification and handling Using the hand strap suppliedUsing as strap Fit over your wrist and adjust the length of the strapHow to use the lens cover open lever Using the LCD monitorType of card Capacity Recommended Panasonic SD/SDHC Memory Cards as of JanuarySdhc Memory Cards can be used only with Sdhc devices Precautions in handlingBe careful when sharing cards between devices Write-protecting cardsSet the mode dial to OFF Setup 1 ChargingInsert the battery into the unit and charge it If the status indicator does the following Status indicatorCharging time Approx h 15 min SetupRemaining battery capacity indication Charging time and recordable timeInsert/Removecard. the SD Setup 3 Inserting/Removing SDWhen not in use, set the mode dial to OFF Setup 4 Turning power ON/OFF Selecting modesSet to icon of desired mode Turning power ON/OFF from the LCD monitorQuick starts Select settings from the menus. P.26Setting Quick Start IndicatorTo return to the previous screen Menu displayed differs according to modeDisplay the menu Select the top menuDisplay and menu language can be changed. →LANGUAGE Using the cursor buttonsSelect an item Close the menu Enter the selected item Changing the display languageTo change the date and time display Setup 6 Setting the date and timeSetting the date and time Set to or Select the desired menu→SETUP→ Power LCD Auto Adjusting the LCD monitorAdjusting the LCD monitor Selectitem. and adjustHold the unit firmly Body With both hands Recording 1 Before recordingBasic stance Stand with back to sun to avoid subject being in shadowFor SD cards applicable with this unit P.18 Automatic Recording motion/still picturesTo remove on-screen display To remove sound when record button is pressedSet to Press To change aspect ratio toTo change recording mode Recording mode and recording timesIf recording stops To remove shutter sound Press To switch the modesRecording 3 Automatic Recording still pictures Set to AutoTo avoid jitter Number of recordable picturesPicture size is 640×480 0.3 M To enlarge further Enlarge RestoreRecording 4 Zoom/avoid jitter/maintain Enlarging zoomAvoid jitter Image Stabilizer function Picture brightness in dark locationsApply zoom effect to sounds zoom microphone Portrait Recording 5 Intelligent Auto ModeTo cancel Intelligent Auto Mode Set to or Press Start recordingLow light SceneryNormal Set to Recording 6 Recording in WEB ModeRecording for posting videos on YouTube WEB Mode To cancel WEB ModeOFF Using the video lightBrightening up dark scenes for recording Set to or PressDuring motion Picture Recording During still Recording 7 Other recording optionsDisplay operation icons Change operation icons→ADVANCED→FADE COLOR→WHITE / Black Fade-in/Fade-outSelect in on the previous Select function to be Explained Start recordingTo quit halfway through Self-timerRecording 7 Othercont. recording options Backlight Compensation functionMagicPix function Soft Skin ModeAim this unit at the subject and position it securely PRE-REC functionSelf-portrait Recording function To display the face detection frames Face Detection function→ADVANCED→FACE FRAMING→ON LSQT1426 To return to Automatic Recording Adjusting focus manually Manual Focus AdjustmentRecording 8 Recording manually motion/still pictures Set to orTo cancel the setting Using situation-specific settings Scene ModeSports Set the mode Setting manuallyAchieve natural colors White Balance Auto white balance range To return to Automatic AdjustmentAdjust shutter speed Adjusting shutter speed Shutter speedShutter speed adjustment range Adjust brightness Adjusting brightness Iris/GainIris/Gain value adjustment range Recording 9 Useful functions Setting home city and regionSetting the city and region of your travel destination To cancelAvoid wind noise Wind Noise Reduction function Restoring local date and time after returning home→ADVANCED→GUIDE LINES→ON Enter the picture to view To adjust the volumePlayback 1 Viewing motion pictures Select the desired sceneSelect the date to display Displaying thumbnails by dateFrame-by-frame playback PlaybackFast forward/rewind playback Slow-motion playbackThumbnails are displayed Playback 2 Viewing still picturesSet to Enter the picture to view To change the slide intervalDeleting one picture at a time Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptorEditing 1 Deletingpictures motion/still Set to orSelecting and deleting multiple pictures To cancel deletion halfway throughDeleted pictures cannot be restored Deleting all picturesFormatting cards PICT. SETUP→LOCK SET→ YES→SETUP→ Format CARD→YES Preventing accidental deletionDpof SET→SET Editing 3 Setting Dpof for still PicturesSet 0 to not print the picture. End setting →PICT. SETUP→ Dpof SET→CANCEL ALLTo display LCD monitor information on TV →SETUP→EXT. DISPLAY→ONWith other 1 Playback on TV ProductsWith other Copying pictures using the AV cable suppliedCopying to video recorders Or DVD recordersPictBridge printers Printing pictures fromPRINT→YES Print settingsTo cancel printing Settings not supported by the printer cannot be selectedTime required for copying Reference Using DVD burnersRequired equipment as of January Supported discs 12 cm discConnecting this unit and a DVD burner Copying still pictures to discs To cancel copyingCopying all motion pictures to discs Select thumbnails Select a date Copying selected motion pictures to discsCopying using a DVD burner →EDIT SCENE→DELETE →COPIED →YES Playing back discsExiting Deleting copied motion picturesImage management/DVD production software VideoCam Suite Software on the CD-ROMComputer With aAgreement End User LicenseEnd User License Agreement With a Operating environmentOperating environment required for VideoCam Suite CPU Installing VideoCam Suite Uninstalling the software If the Setup Menu does not start up automaticallyImporting motion pictures and still pictures Using VideoCam SuiteClick or Simple Menu is closed Editing motion pictures and still picturesClosing VideoCam Suite First startupYouTube Uploading video clips toConcerning uploading to YouTube External drive Mass storage Using this unit as anConnecting the unit to a computer Disconnecting the unitThis unit can be used as an external drive SD card folder structureWhen the driver is not recognized When the driver is recognizedChecking the connections Copying still pictures to computers Connecting to a MacintoshComputer Operating environment required for external drivesRecording menu Set the mode dial to Top menu Submenus PurposeMenus OthersSettings/Notices Mode Others 1 Menus Setup menuSettings/Notices Mode Still picture recording display When recordingOthers 2 LCD monitor displays Motion picture recording displayOperating status P.58 During playbackMotion picture playback display Still picture playback displayMessage MessagesEnvironment TOO DARK, or Lens Cover Closed Power does not turn on Others 4 TroubleshootingMotion picture recording stops on its own Data cannot be deleted Error Appears on the LCD Use a new disc Monitor Is Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later, or AdobeDisc which cannot be used or a disc which cannot Be written on has been inserted into the DVD burnerFunction cannot be used or selected Others 5 Cautions for use When using the unitSD cards BatteryLCD monitor AC adaptorKeep the AC adaptor near both the AC outlet and the AC plug Condensation CleaningSD Video Camera Information for your safety Others 6 SpecificationsSpecifications may change without prior notice AC adaptor Information for your safetyAccessory No Description Others 7 Optional accessoriesVisa Accessory Order Form For USA and Puerto Rico CustomersFailure to do so will delay your repair Request for Service Notice USA and Puerto Rico OnlyNpcparts@us.panasonic.com Limited Warranty United States and Puerto Rico Panasonic Video Products Limited WarrantyLimited Warranty Coverage LSQT1426 Panasonic Product Limited Warranty Warranty For Canadian CustomersIndex Economy ModeConecte el adaptador de CA suministrado Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía españolaInserte la batería Cierre la tapa de la tarjeta/bateríaAbra la cubierta del terminal Para el uso rápidoIntroduzcahora. la fecha y la Imágenes en movimiento El idioma de la visualización y del menú se puede cambiarPanasonic Corporation