Preparation

Before using

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Parts identification and

 

 

 

 

 

handling

 

 

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1LCD monitor open

2Joystick

3LCD monitor

Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

4Web mode button [WEB MODE] (l 34)

5When recording: Zoom lever [W/T] (l 38)

When playing back: Volume lever [sVOLr] (l 54)

6Intelligent auto button [iA] (l 31)

7Menu button [MENU] (l 25)

8Speaker

9Delete button [ ] (l 58)

10Manual button [MANUAL AF/MF] (l 49)

11Optical image stabilizer button [ , O.I.S.] (l 40)

12SD Card access lamp [ACCESS] (l 22)

13SD Card slot cover [SD CARD] (l 23)

14SD card slot (l 23)

LCD monitor

Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow with your fingers.

It can open up to 90o.

It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction.

The brightness and color level of the LCD monitor can be adjusted. (l 30)

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Panasonic SDR-S26PC operating instructions Handling, Parts identification, LCD monitor open Joystick,  

SDR-S26P, SDR-S26PC specifications

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