Editing motion pictures and still pictures

For a detailed explanation on how to use the software, see the VideoCam Suite operating instructions (PDF file).

Editing motion pictures and still pictures

Double-click on the desktop to start the program.

Startup is also possible by selecting [Start]→[All Programs]→[Panasonic]→ [VideoCam Suite 2.0]→[VideoCam Suite].

First startup

●A window is displayed containing the licence agreement. Read the agreement carefully before continuing.

●From the Start menu, select [All Programs]→[Panasonic]→ [VideoCam Suite 2.0]→[Read this before starting], and then read the supplemental explanations and new information.

Closing VideoCam Suite

Click or .

The “Simple Menu” is closed.

Click or .

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Contents

LSQT1426 a Model No. SDR-S15P/PC Thank you for choosing Panasonic Things You Should Know One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ SDR-S15PResponsible partyPanasonic Corporation of North America Important Safety Instructions AC adaptor BatteryBattery pack Lithium ion battery pack Camera and SD card sold separately temperature Precautions Carefully observe copyright laws Indemnity concerning recording contentFor the purposes of these operating instructions LCD monitor Contents Request for Service Notice SpecificationsOptional accessories Accessory Order Form Quick guide Set the mode dial to OFF Opendoor. the card/batteryInsert the battery Closedoor. the card/battery Enter 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 changed During playback Set to Select and enter the picture to view CD-ROM LSFT0771 AccessoriesParts identification Tripod mounting hole Handling Mode dial P.24 Parts identification and handling Using the hand strap suppliedUsing as strap Fit over your wrist and adjust the length of the strap How to use the lens cover open lever Using the LCD monitor Type of card Capacity Recommended Panasonic SD/SDHC Memory Cards as of January Sdhc Memory Cards can be used only with Sdhc devices Precautions in handlingBe careful when sharing cards between devices Write-protecting cards Insert the battery into the unit and charge it Setup 1 ChargingSet the mode dial to OFF If the status indicator does the following Status indicator Charging time Approx h 15 min SetupRemaining battery capacity indication Charging time and recordable time Insert/Removecard. the SD Setup 3 Inserting/Removing SD When 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 monitor Quick starts Select settings from the menus. P.26Setting Quick Start Indicator To return to the previous screen Menu displayed differs according to modeDisplay the menu Select the top menu Display and menu language can be changed. →LANGUAGE Using the cursor buttonsSelect an item Close the menu Enter the selected item Changing the display language To 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 adjust Hold the unit firmly Body With both hands Recording 1 Before recordingBasic stance Stand with back to sun to avoid subject being in shadow For SD cards applicable with this unit P.18 Automatic Recording motion/still pictures To remove on-screen display To remove sound when record button is pressedSet to Press To change aspect ratio to If recording stops Recording mode and recording timesTo change recording mode To remove shutter sound Press To switch the modesRecording 3 Automatic Recording still pictures Set to Auto Picture size is 640×480 0.3 M Number of recordable picturesTo avoid jitter To enlarge further Enlarge RestoreRecording 4 Zoom/avoid jitter/maintain Enlarging zoom Apply zoom effect to sounds zoom microphone Picture brightness in dark locationsAvoid jitter Image Stabilizer function Portrait Recording 5 Intelligent Auto ModeTo cancel Intelligent Auto Mode Set to or Press Start recording Normal SceneryLow light Set to Recording 6 Recording in WEB ModeRecording for posting videos on YouTube WEB Mode To cancel WEB Mode OFF Using the video lightBrightening up dark scenes for recording Set to or Press During 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 recording To quit halfway through Self-timerRecording 7 Othercont. recording options Backlight Compensation function MagicPix function Soft Skin Mode Aim this unit at the subject and position it securely PRE-REC function Self-portrait Recording function →ADVANCED→FACE FRAMING→ON Face Detection functionTo display the face detection frames LSQT1426 To return to Automatic Recording Adjusting focus manually Manual Focus AdjustmentRecording 8 Recording manually motion/still pictures Set to or Sports Using situation-specific settings Scene ModeTo cancel the setting Achieve natural colors White Balance Setting manuallySet the mode Auto white balance range To return to Automatic Adjustment Shutter speed adjustment range Adjusting shutter speed Shutter speedAdjust shutter speed Iris/Gain value adjustment range Adjusting brightness Iris/GainAdjust brightness Recording 9 Useful functions Setting home city and regionSetting the city and region of your travel destination To cancel →ADVANCED→GUIDE LINES→ON Restoring local date and time after returning homeAvoid wind noise Wind Noise Reduction function Enter the picture to view To adjust the volumePlayback 1 Viewing motion pictures Select the desired scene Select the date to display Displaying thumbnails by date Frame-by-frame playback PlaybackFast forward/rewind playback Slow-motion playback Thumbnails are displayed Playback 2 Viewing still picturesSet to Enter the picture to view To change the slide interval Deleting one picture at a time Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptorEditing 1 Deletingpictures motion/still Set to or Selecting and deleting multiple pictures To cancel deletion halfway throughDeleted pictures cannot be restored Deleting all pictures Formatting cards PICT. SETUP→LOCK SET→ YES→SETUP→ Format CARD→YES Preventing accidental deletion Dpof SET→SET Editing 3 Setting Dpof for still PicturesSet 0 to not print the picture. End setting →PICT. SETUP→ Dpof SET→CANCEL ALL To display LCD monitor information on TV →SETUP→EXT. DISPLAY→ONWith other 1 Playback on TV Products With other Copying pictures using the AV cable suppliedCopying to video recorders Or DVD recorders PictBridge printers Printing pictures from PRINT→YES Print settingsTo cancel printing Settings not supported by the printer cannot be selected Time required for copying Reference Using DVD burnersRequired equipment as of January Supported discs 12 cm disc Connecting this unit and a DVD burner Copying all motion pictures to discs To cancel copyingCopying still pictures to discs Select thumbnails Select a date Copying selected motion pictures to discs Copying using a DVD burner →EDIT SCENE→DELETE →COPIED →YES Playing back discsExiting Deleting copied motion pictures Image management/DVD production software VideoCam Suite Software on the CD-ROMComputer With a End User License Agreement End User LicenseAgreement Operating environment required for VideoCam Suite Operating environmentWith a CPU Installing VideoCam Suite Uninstalling the software If the Setup Menu does not start up automatically Importing motion pictures and still pictures Using VideoCam Suite Click or Simple Menu is closed Editing motion pictures and still picturesClosing VideoCam Suite First startup YouTube Uploading video clips to Concerning uploading to YouTube External drive Mass storage Using this unit as anConnecting the unit to a computer Disconnecting the unit This unit can be used as an external drive SD card folder structure Checking the connections When the driver is recognizedWhen the driver is not recognized Copying still pictures to computers Connecting to a MacintoshComputer Operating environment required for external drives Recording menu Set the mode dial to Top menu Submenus PurposeMenus Others Settings/Notices Mode Others 1 Menus Setup menu Settings/Notices Mode Still picture recording display When recordingOthers 2 LCD monitor displays Motion picture recording display Operating status P.58 During playbackMotion picture playback display Still picture playback display Message Messages Environment TOO DARK, or Lens Cover Closed Power does not turn on Others 4 Troubleshooting Motion 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 burner Function cannot be used or selected Others 5 Cautions for use When using the unit SD cards Battery Keep the AC adaptor near both the AC outlet and the AC plug AC adaptorLCD monitor Condensation Cleaning SD Video Camera Information for your safety Others 6 Specifications Specifications may change without prior notice AC adaptor Information for your safety Accessory No Description Others 7 Optional accessories Visa Accessory Order Form For USA and Puerto Rico Customers Failure to do so will delay your repair Request for Service Notice USA and Puerto Rico Only Npcparts@us.panasonic.com Limited Warranty Coverage Panasonic Video Products Limited WarrantyLimited Warranty United States and Puerto Rico LSQT1426 Panasonic Product Limited Warranty Warranty For Canadian Customers Index Economy Mode Conecte el adaptador de CA suministrado Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía españolaInserte la batería Cierre la tapa de la tarjeta/batería Introduzcahora. la fecha y la Para el uso rápidoAbra la cubierta del terminal Imágenes en movimiento El idioma de la visualización y del menú se puede cambiar Panasonic Corporation