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Panasonic SDR-S26PC operating instructions Formatting an SD card, Setup # Format Card # YES

Models: SDR-S26P SDR-S26PC

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management	1 Formatting an SD card
SD card

This is for initializing SD cards.

Please be aware that if an SD card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the card will be erased. Store important data on a PC, etc.

1 Select the menu. (l 25)

[SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD] # [YES]

2 When the confirmation message appears

Select [YES], then press the joystick.

≥When formatting is complete, press the MENU button to exit the message screen.

≥During formatting, do not turn this unit off.

≥Do not open the card slot cover while formatting. The formatting will stop.

≥When you format the SD card, use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor.

≥Use this unit to format SD cards. If an SD card is formatted on other products (such as a PC), the time spent for recording may become longer and you may not be able to use the SD card.

≥Depending on the type of SD card being used, it may take time to format.

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Panasonic SDR-S26PC operating instructions Formatting an SD card, Setup # Format Card # YES

Contents

Model No. SDR-S26P/PC Things You Should Know Following Applies only in the U.S.A FCC NoteFollowing Applies only in Canada AC adaptor Battery pack Lithium ion battery packImportant Safety Instructions USE & Location Indemnity concerning recording contentCarefully observe copyright laws Cards that you can use with this unitLicenses For the purposes of these operating instructionsContents Helpful hints With a PCOthers IndicationsAccessories VW-VBJ10CD-ROM Quick Guide Inserting the batteryCharging the battery How to turn on the powerPress the recording start/stop button Recording motion picturesRecording still pictures PlaybackLCD monitor open Joystick HandlingParts identification LCD monitorJoystick Lens coverGrip belt Tripod receptacle About batteries that you can use with this unit Inserting the batteryRemoving the battery Open the battery cover, then remove the batteryStatus indicator a Charging the batteryFlashes rapidly at approx .25 second intervals About charging errorsConnecting to the AC outlet Does not flashCharging time Battery model numberBattery model Voltage/Capacity Maximum Actual recordable Charging time and recordable timeCapacity Before using 3 About SD cardsAbout SD cards SD Memory Card32 GB SD card handling12 GB 16 GBSD card access lamp Access Access lampSecurely close the SD card slot cover Rotate the mode dial to OFFCard Inserting/removing an SDTo turn on Selecting a modeHow to turn the power on and off with the LCD monitor Turning the unit on/offTo exit the menu screen Using the menu screenPress the Menu button To get back to the previous screenLanguage selection Menu listMotion picture recording menus Advanced Still picture recording menusMotion picture playback menus Still picture playback menusPress the joystick to enter the selection Setting date and timePress the Menu button to finish the setting Select the menu. lBasic # SET World Time # YES ≥ When the destination is in summer timeSelect Home and press the joystick Select Destination and press the joystickBrightness Adjusting LCD monitorAdjusting the brightness and color level Select the menu. l Setup # LCD SET # YESBasic camera positioning Intelligent auto modePress this button to switch on/off Intelligent auto mode Before recordingMode Scene/Effect When the Intelligent auto mode is set to off0h00m10s Recording motion picturesScreen indications To end the recordingAudio recording modes Press the WEB Mode buttonSetup # Audio REC # Dolby or Mpeg Dolby Dolby AC-3 Record motion picture to be uploaded to YouTubeRecording mode Recording modes and recordable timeHigh quality Normal Long play To record still pictures clearly Recording still pictures12345 Size of still picturesAdvanced # Shtr Effect # on Basic # Picture Size # desired settingNumber of pixels Recording with a shutter sound effect Select the menu. lDigital zoom function Recording functionsZoom in/out function Move the zoom leverQuick start Recording yourselfTo cancel the Optical Image Stabilizer function Optical image stabilizer functionPress the O.I.S. button Recording functions Operation iconsSelect an icon with the joystick Operation icons Video recording modeFade Picture recording modeBacklight CompensationMagicPix Help modeSoft skin mode To exit the help modeSelf-timer To stop the timer midway throughPRE-REC Face detection Menus MenusAuto slow shutter mode Manual recording functions Manual modeManual focus mode To restore to the Automatic Adjustment ModeSelect the manual mode. l Select the menu. l Scene modeManual focus adjustment To cancel the scene mode functionSelect the Manual mode. l Select with the joystick Select the White Balance mode with the joystickAuto white balance adjustment White balanceSelect the manual mode. l Select or with the joystick Manual shutter speed/ aperture adjustmentAdjust the settings with the joystick To restore to automatic adjustmentMotion picture playback Resuming the previous playback Select the menu. l Setup # Resume Play # onTo cancel the resume function To change the playback speedPlaying back motion pictures by date To select a different dateTo return to the screen showing all scenes Still picture playback Normal Approx sec Long Approx sec PICT. Setup # Slide Interval # desired settingAbout still picture compatibility ShortPress the button during playback Deleting scenes/filesDeleting scenes/files one at Time Deleting multiple scenes/ filesTo complete editing Deleting the copied scenes collectivelyPress the button To continue deleting other scenes/filesSelect the scene to be protected, then press the joystick To complete the settingsEditing scenes Locking motion picturesEditing still pictures Locking still picturesSelect the file to be protected, then press the joystick To cancel all Dpof settings Dpof settingFormatting an SD card Setup # Format Card # YESPlayback on TV Setup # EXT. Display # on To watch images with a 169 aspect ratio on a regular TVTo display the on-screen information on the TV With a DVD burner About discs that can be usedData Motion pictures Still pictures Connecting this unit to the DVD burner Connect this unit to the AC adaptorInsert the disc in the DVD burner Copying added scenes to discs Select menus with the following proceduresDVD Copy function Copying all the scenes to discsSelect START, then press the joystick Favorite Scenes functionSelecting the scenes to copy to 1 disc Select the scenes to be copied and then press the joystickSelecting the scenes by date to copy to discs Select the date to be copied and then press the joystickBurn Disc # Video # Favorite Scenes # Select Date About the time it takes to copy About playing back the discsDisc type Copy time Playing back a disc inserted in the DVD burner To stop recording dubbing When using a USB terminalWith other video devices Recording dubbing images onto other video devicesWith a printer PictBridge Connect this unit to a printerSelect PictBridge and press the joystick Standard Select Print # YES and press the joystickBefore using 1 What you can do with a PC RAM Operating environmentVideoCam Suite CPUSD card reader/writer function mass storage Article 8 Termination of License End User License AgreementInsert the CD-ROM into the PC Setup1 InstallationInstalling VideoCam Suite Check the contents, then close the windowUninstalling the software Select PC/RECORDER and press the joystick Connection and recognitionAbout the PC display Connect this unit to a PCCopying still pictures on PC To disconnect USB cable safelyExample folder structure Double click the icon in task trayUsing software 1 Using VideoCam Suite When the operating instructions will not openReading the operating instructions of the software Upload to YouTube Personal computer If using a MacintoshRecording indications No.10 Playback indications640k480 640k360Confirmatory indications Indications when other products are connectedCheck Card This Card Cannot Record in Video ModeError OCCURRED. Recording is Stopped Error OCCURRED. Please Turn Unit OFF, then Turn on AgainNOW Repairing DATA. do not Remove Card About recoveryFunctions Conditions which Disable the functions Functions that cannot beUsed simultaneously Problem Check points TroubleshootingProblem Scenes or files cannot be deleted or edited Problem With a PC With other productsWhen carrying the unit, do not drop or bump it CleaningAbout this unit Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording About the batteryWhen you are not going to use the unit for an extended time Be sure to detach the battery after useHelpful hint About the AC adaptorAbout condensation Causes of condensationAuto focus White balance adjustmentExplanation of terms Automatic white balanceRecording a subject with little contrast Specifications SD Video CameraUSB Operating humidity Mass WeightOperating temperature OperationPictures AC adaptor Still pictures Recording mediaPicture size Number of recordable128 MB Number of recordable picturesPicture size 640k480 640k360 SD cardAccessory No Description Optional accessoriesVisa Accessory Order Form For USA and Puerto Rico CustomersRequest for Service Notice USA and Puerto Rico Only Request for Service NoticeLimited Warranty Limited Warranty United States and Puerto RicoAccessory Purchases United States and Puerto Rico Customer Services Directory United States and Puerto RicoPanasonic Canada Inc Warranty For Canadian CustomersIndex Inserción de una tarjeta SD Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápidoInserción de la batería Cómo encender la cámaraReproducción de imágenes fijas Grabación de imágenes fijasReproducción Pulse el botón de inicio/detención de la grabaciónPanasonic Canada Inc

1 Formatting an SD card

SD card

This is for initializing SD cards.

1 Select the menu. (l 25)

[SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD] # [YES]

Select [YES], then press the joystick.