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Panasonic SDR-S26 Picture recording mode, Backlight, Compensation, Fade, Function Effect

Models: SDR-S26

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Picture recording mode

Backlight	Ø Self-timer	Help mode
compensation
1/3NEXT
1/3NEXT	1/3NEXT	1/3NEXT
Soft skin mode
2/3NEXT
2/3NEXT
Face detection*
3/3NEXT
3/3NEXT

* It is not displayed when the intelligent auto mode is on.

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

≥If you turn off the power, the self-timer function is cancelled.

Function

Effect

Backlight

This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a

compensation

backlit subject.

Fade

When you start recording, the image/audio gradually

appears. (Fade in)

When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually

disappears. (Fade out)

≥ After the image/audio completely disappears, the recording

stops and the fade setting is cancelled.

∫ To select the colour for fade in/out

Select the menu. (l 20)

[ADVANCED] # [FADE COLOUR] # [WHITE] or [BLACK]

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Panasonic SDR-S26 operating instructions Picture recording mode, Backlight, Compensation, Fade, Function Effect

Contents

Operating Instructions Information for Your Safety Use only the recommended accessoriesCards that you can use with this unit Indemnity concerning recording contentCarefully observe copyright laws For the purposes of these operating instructionsLicenses Contents Functions that cannot be used With a PCOthers CD-ROM AccessoriesOptional accessories LCD monitor HandlingParts identification LCD monitor open part JoystickLens cover Adjust the belt length and the pad position  Joystick Grip beltTripod receptacle USB terminal l 62, 69Open the battery cover, then remove the battery Inserting the batteryRemoving the battery About batteries that you can use with this unitCharging the battery Status indicator aDoes not flash About charging errorsConnecting to the AC outlet Flashes rapidly at approx .25 seconds intervalsCharging time and recordable time Battery model numberBattery model Voltage/Capacity Maximum Actual recordable Charging timeSD Memory Card Before using 3 About SD cardsAbout SD cards Capacity16 GB SD card handling12 GB 32 GBAccess lamp SD card access lamp AccessInserting/removing an SD Rotate the mode dial to OFFCard Securely close the SD card slot coverTurning the unit on/off Selecting a modeHow to turn the power on and off with the LCD monitor To turn onTo get back to the previous screen Using the menu screenPress the Menu button To exit the menu screenMotion picture recording menus Language selectionMenu list Still picture playback menus Still picture recording menusMotion picture playback menus AdvancedSelect the menu. l Setting date and timePress the Menu button to finish the setting Press the joystick to enter the selectionSelect Destination and press the joystick ≥ When the destination is in summer timeSelect Home and press the joystick Basic # SET World Time # YESSetup # Power LCD # desired setting Auto Adjusting LCD monitorSetup # LCD SET # YES BrightnessBasic camera positioning Intelligent auto modeBefore recording Intelligent auto buttonWhen the intelligent auto mode is set to off Mode Scene/EffectTo end the recording Recording motion picturesScreen indications 0h00m10sPress the WEB Mode button Record motion picture to be uploaded to YouTubeHigh quality Normal Long play Recording modeRecording modes and recordable time Size of still pictures Recording still pictures12345 To record still pictures clearlyRecording with a shutter sound effect Select the menu. l Basic # Picture Size # desired settingNumber of pixels Advanced # Shtr Effect # onMove the zoom lever Recording functionsZoom in/out function Digital zoom functionRecording yourself Quick startPress the O.I.S. button To cancel the optical image stabilizer functionOptical image stabilizer function Select an icon with the joystick Recording functionsOperation icons Video recording mode Operation iconsCompensation Picture recording modeBacklight FadeTo exit the help mode Help modeSoft skin mode Colour night viewPRE-REC Self-timerTo stop the timer midway through Face detection Menus MenusAuto slow shutter mode Manual recording functions Manual modeManual focus mode Press the Manual AF/MF buttonTo cancel the scene mode function Scene modeManual focus adjustment Select the manual mode. l Select the menu. lTo restore to the automatic adjustment Select the white balance mode with the joystickAuto white balance adjustment White balanceTo restore to automatic adjustment Manual shutter speed/ aperture adjustmentAdjust the settings with the joystick Select the manual mode. l Select or with the joystickMotion picture playback To change the playback speed Setup # Resume Play # onTo cancel the resume function Resuming the previous playback Select the menu. lTo return to the screen showing all scenes Playing back motion pictures by dateTo select a different date Still picture playback Short Photo Setup # Slide Interval # desired settingAbout still picture compatibility Normal Approx sec Long Approx secDeleting scenes/files one at Time Deleting scenes/filesDeleting multiple scenes/ files Press the button in the thumbnail displaySelect YES, then press the joystick Deleting the copied scenes collectivelyPress the button To continue deleting other scenes/filesLocking motion pictures To complete the settingsEditing scenes Select the scene to be protected, then press the joystickSelect the file to be protected, then press the joystick Editing still picturesLocking still pictures Dpof setting To cancel all Dpof settingsSetup # Format Card # YES Formatting an SD cardPlayback on TV To display the on-screen information on the TV Setup # EXT. Display # onTo watch images with a 169 aspect ratio on a regular TV Data Motion pictures Still pictures With a DVD burnerAbout discs that can be used Insert the disc in the DVD burner Connecting this unit to the DVD burnerConnect this unit to the AC adaptor Copying all the scenes to discs Select menus with the following proceduresDVD Copy function Copying added scenes to discsSelect the scenes to be copied and then press the joystick Favourite Scenes functionSelecting the scenes to copy to 1 disc Select START, then press the joystickBurn Disc # VIDEO# Favourite Scenes # Select Date Selecting the scenes by date to copy to discsSelect the date to be copied and then press the joystick Disc type Copy time About the time it takes to copyAbout playing back the discs Playing back a disc inserted in the DVD burner With other video devices Using SD card slot or USB terminal of other video devicesWhen using a USB terminal Dubbing images onto other video devicesSelect PictBridge and press the joystick With a printer PictBridgeConnect this unit to a printer Select Print # YES and press the joystick StandardBefore using 1 What you can do with a PC CPU Operating environmentVideoCam Suite RAMSD card reader/writer function mass storage End User License Agreement Article 8 Termination of LicenseCheck the contents, then close the window Setup1 InstallationInstalling VideoCam Suite Insert the CD-ROM into the PCUninstalling the software Connect this unit to a PC Connection and recognitionAbout the PC display Select PC/RECORDER and press the joystickDouble click the icon in task tray To disconnect USB cable safelyExample folder structure Copying still pictures on PCReading the operating instructions of the software Using software 1 Using VideoCam SuiteWhen the operating instructions will not open Upload to YouTubeLSQT1522 If using a Macintosh Recording indications Green Playback indicationsWhite 10000Time Indications when other products are connectedConfirmatory indications Error OCCURRED. Please Turn Unit OFF, then Turn on Again This Card Cannot Record in Video ModeError OCCURRED. Recording is Stopped Check CardAbout recovery NOW Repairing DATA. do not Remove CardUsed simultaneously Functions Conditions which Disable the functionsFunctions that cannot be Troubleshooting Problem Check pointsProblem Scenes or files cannot be deleted or edited Problem With other products With a PCAbout this unit When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump itCleaning Be 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 recordingCauses of condensation About the AC adaptorAbout condensation Helpful hintAutomatic white balance White balance adjustmentExplanation of terms Auto focusRecording a subject with little contrast USB SpecificationsSD Video Camera Mass DimensionsOperating temperature Mass in operationNumber of recordable Still pictures Recording mediaPicture size Pictures AC adaptorSD card Number of recordable picturesPicture size 640k480 640k360 128 MB102 103 Panasonic Corporation