To use the zoom microphone function

The zoom microphone is linked to the zooming operation so that far-away sounds with a tele- shot and close-up sounds with a wide-angle shot are recorded more clearly.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

Select the menu. (l 25)

[ADVANCED] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON]

Recording yourself

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

.

Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.

≥The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image. (However the image recorded is the same as a normal recording.)

≥When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if you press the joystick.

≥Only some indications will appear on the screen. When [°] appears, return the direction of the LCD monitor to normal position and check the warning/alarm indication. (l 90)

Quick start

This unit will resume recording/pause mode about 0.8 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened.

≥When in Quick start standby mode about 60% of the power used in recording pause mode is being consumed, so the recording time will be reduced.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .

1 Select the menu. (l 25)

[SETUP] # [QUICK START] # [ON]

2 Close the LCD monitor while the mode dial is set to or .

The status indicator A flashes green and the unit goes into quick start standby mode.

3 Open the LCD monitor.

The status indicator A lights red and the unit is put into recording pause approx. 0.8 seconds after it is turned on.

To cancel Quick start

Select [SETUP] # [QUICK START] # [OFF]

≥The default setting is on.

≥Quick start standby mode is canceled if jabout 5 minutes elapsed

jthe mode dial is switched

jthe battery is removed or the AC adaptor is disconnected

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SDR-S26P, SDR-S26PC specifications

The Panasonic SDR-S26PC and SDR-S26P are compact camcorders designed to deliver high-quality video recording in an easy-to-use package. Combining flexibility with user-friendly features, this model is ideal for both beginners and seasoned videographers.

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