Panasonic SDRS100 Operations Instructions

PPOperating InstructionsSD Video CameraModel No. SDR-S100VQT0T50For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or, contact us via the web at:http://w

10VQT0T501 Lens hood (P11)2 Lens cover3 Built-in flash (P54)4 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)5 Remote Control Sensor (P13)6 Indication lamp (P32)7 Tripod mount (

100VQT0T50Troubleshooting (continued)Problem Check pointsAlthough this unit is correctly connected to a TV, playback images cannot be seen.≥ Have you

101VQT0T50Problem Check pointsThe scenes are not correctly displayed in thumbnails.≥ Scenes displayed as thumbnails in shades of blue and white cannot

102VQT0T50OthersWhen condensation forms on the unit, the lens will cloud up and the unit may not work properly. Make every effort to ensure that conde

103VQT0T50Automatic white balanceWhite balance adjustment recognizes the colour of light and adjusts so the white colour will become a purer white. Th

104VQT0T50Auto focusThe lens is moved forward or backward automatically to bring the subject into focus.Auto focus has the following characteristics.≥

105VQT0T50sRead the operating instructions before use.≥ The unit and SD Memory Card become warm after long operation, but this is not a malfunction.Ke

106VQT0T50sThe battery used in this unit is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is susceptible to humidity and temperature and the effect increases

107VQT0T50When the status indicator flashes at intervals of about 0.5 second (on for about 0.25 sec. and off for about 0.25 sec.):≥ The battery has no

108VQT0T50SD Video Camera: Information for your safetySpecificationsPower source: DC 9.3 V (AC adaptor)/7.4 V (Battery)Power consumption: When recordi

109VQT0T50Motion picturesStill picturesWEB cameraAC adaptor: Information for your safetyBattery pack: Information for your safetyUSB Card reader/write

11VQT0T5026 LCD monitor (P21, 107) 27 Power LCD button [POWER LCD] (P30)28 Reset button [RESET] (P101)29 Card access lamp [ACCESS] (P15)30 Card slot o

110VQT0T50PANASONIC SD ProductsLimited WarrantyLimited Warranty CoverageIf your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or wor

111VQT0T50service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.THERE ARE NO

112VQT0T50Customer Services Directory (For USA Only)Product RepairsWeb Site: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupportYou can purchase parts, accessori

113VQT0T50Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 410B Airport Road Elgin, IL 60123

114VQT0T50Panasonic Canada Inc.PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTYPanasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and

115VQT0T50AAC adaptor ... 17, 106Adobe Acrobat Reader ... 73Aperture/Gain ...

116VQT0T50∫ Cómo insertar/quitar una tarjeta SDAntes de insertar/quitar una tarjeta SD, asegúrese haber apagado la unidad [OFF]. Si se inserta o se qu

117VQT0T50Cómo quitar la bateríaQuite la tapa de la batería, luego extraiga la batería.≥ Después de quitar la batería, vuelva a poner la tapa de la ba

118VQT0T50∫ Grabación de imágenes dinámicas1 Gire el selector de modo para seleccionar .Ahora la tapa del objetivo se abre automáticamente.2 Pulse el

119VQT0T503 Pulse completamente el botón de grabación (hasta el máximo) para grabar.∫ Reproducción de imágenes dinámicas1 Gire el selector de modo par

12VQT0T50Multi-connector [MULTI]Only connect the supplied multi cable and supplied headphone cable to this connector as the sound may not be output co

PVQT0T50F0805Mk0 ( 500 A )C 2005 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporatio

13VQT0T50∫ Install a button-type battery (supplied) in the remote control1) While pressing the stopper 1, pull out the battery holder.2) Set the butto

14VQT0T50Before inserting/removing an SD card, be sure to turn the power [OFF]. (P18)If the SD card is inserted or removed with the power turned on, t

15VQT0T50∫ About the SD Memory Cards that you can use¢The recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording. (P35)∫ About the SD card≥ Do no

16VQT0T501 Remove the battery cover.1 While pushing the battery cover,2 slide it in the direction of the arrow.2 Insert the battery.1 Place the batter

17VQT0T50When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this unit.¬Set the power switch to [OFF]. (P18)Conne

18VQT0T50How to turn on the powerSet the power switch to [ON].The status indicator 1 lights red and, in motion picture recording mode or still picture

19VQT0T50To cancel quick startPress the menu button, use the cursor button to select [ SETUP]# [ QUICK START]#[OFF]. (P26)≥ To cancel quick start stan

2VQT0T50Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.End User License AgreementYou (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software

20VQT0T50The Mode Dial is used to switch between recording and playback modes.Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely.Set the desired mode 1.Rotate the

21VQT0T50Adjusting the monitor’s angleA When recording1 Face-to-face2 NormalB When playing back∫ About face-to-face recordingTurning the LCD monitor i

22VQT0T50This unit has a cursor button for selecting recording functions, performing playback operations, etc. so it is easy to operate this unit with

23VQT0T50Using the recording function¬When the mode dial is at the or position1 Press the button in the center.1 An operation icon appears on the

24VQT0T50About the operation icons which are displayedEach time the button in the center is pressed while an operation icon is displayed, the indicati

25VQT0T50List of operation icons for each modeMode Icon Direction FunctionMotion picture recording mode—(1/2)3 Tele-macro (P37)4 Soft skin mode (P38)1

26VQT0T50Refer to the “Menu list” (P89) for information about the menus.1 Press the [MENU] button.The menu setting screen is displayed.(The menu displ

27VQT0T505 Press the cursor button right or press the button in the center.6 Press the cursor button up or down in order to select the desired item.7

28VQT0T50If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then adjust it.¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .1 Press the menu button, then use the curs

29VQT0T50Changing the date and time display stylePress the menu button, select [SETUP]#[ DATE/TIME], then use the cursor button to select the desired

3VQT0T50End User License Agreement ... 2PreparationInformation for your safety ...5Introduction ...

30VQT0T50Changing the picture quality on the LCD monitor (LCD AI)Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [ SETUP]#[ LCD AI]#[DYNAM

31VQT0T50Record ingFirst, format the SD card if one which has been used on another device is going to be used for the first time on this unit. (P65) W

32VQT0T50∫ About the indication lamp 1The indication lamp flashes when signals from the remote control are sensed and during self-timer operation.When

33VQT0T50Record motion pictures onto an SD card.1 Rotate the mode dial to select .The lens cover now opens automatically.2 Press the record button

34VQT0T50Changing the recording mode of the motion picture1Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select the desired recording mode by s

35VQT0T50∫ When recording stops suddenly during motion picture recordingWhen using an SD card on which data has been written many times and the data w

36VQT0T50You can make people and objects appear closer and landscapes can be recorded in wide angle. You can zoom in up to 10k optically.¬Rotate the m

37VQT0T50∫ To use the zoom microphone functionInterlocked with the zooming operation, the microphone will collect sounds clearly far away with the tel

38VQT0T50This is more effective if you record the bust image of a person.¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .1 Press the button in the center of th

39VQT0T50Use this function when the light is emanating from behind the subject and the subject appears dark.¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .1 P

4VQT0T50PCWith a PC...73Installing MotionSD STUDIO ...77Installing the Web Camera Driver ...78Conne

40VQT0T50¬Rotate the mode dial to select .Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [BASIC]>[ WIND CUT]>[ON]. (P26)To cancel

41VQT0T50Reduces the image shaking due to hand movement when recording.¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .Press the menu button, then use the curs

42VQT0T50This function allows you to record color subjects in dark locations to stand out against the background.Attach this unit to a tripod, and you

43VQT0T50When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures.¬Rotate the mode dial to se

44VQT0T50Scene mode (continued)Sports mode≥ For slow-motion playback or playback pause of recorded scenes, this mode prevents camera shakes.≥ During n

45VQT0T50If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then manual focusing is available.¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .1 Set the [AUTO

46VQT0T50The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust

47VQT0T50To set the white balance manuallySelect [ ] mode, fill the screen with a white subject and then press the cursor button up to select the [ ]

48VQT0T50Shutter SpeedAdjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. ApertureAdjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.¬Rotate the mode dial

49VQT0T50∫ When recording fast-moving objects, then playing them back as still pictures for viewingGeneral guidelines for the shutter speed≥ For recor

5VQT0T50PreparationIMPORTANT∫ Carefully observe copyright lawsWhatever you have recorded and created can be used for your personal entertainment only.

50VQT0T50For the number of still pictures to be recorded on an SD card, refer to P88.1 Rotate the mode dial to select .The lens cover opens automatic

51VQT0T503 Press the record button all the way down (as far as it will go) to record.To record still pictures clearly≥ When zooming in on the subject

52VQT0T50∫ Number of pixels and picture quality for still picture recordingPICTURE SIZEChanging the recording size1 Press the menu button, use the cur

53VQT0T50∫ About the shutter chance mark≥ The shutter chance mark does not appear in manual focus mode.≥ When the subject is not easily focused, focus

54VQT0T50Use the built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places.¬Rotate the mode dial to select .1 Slide the [OPENß] flash lever.The

55VQT0T50To adjust the brightness of the flashPress the menu button, use the cursor button to select [ ADVANCE]>[ FLASH LEVEL], then set the desire

56VQT0T50You can record still pictures on an SD card using the timer.¬Rotate the mode dial to select .1 Press the button in the center to display the

57VQT0T50Playback1 Rotate the mode dial to select .The lens cover closes automatically.The motion pictures (up to 12 scenes) recorded on the SD card

58VQT0T50Slow-motion playbackThe motion pictures will be played back at a speed approx. 1/5 the normal speed.1) Press the cursor button up during moti

59VQT0T50Playing back motion pictures by date1) Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [PLAYSETUP]#[PLAYMODE]#[BY DATE]. (P26)≥Wh

6VQT0T50Information for your safety (continued)FCC Note: (U.S. only)This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B d

60VQT0T501 Rotate the mode dial to select .The lens cover closes automatically.The still pictures (up to 12 scenes) recorded on the SD card are disp

61VQT0T50Playing back still pictures as a slide showPress the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [PLAYSETUP]#[PLAYMODE]#[SLIDE SHOW]. (

62VQT0T50The deleted scenes cannot be restored.∫ Deleting multiple files from the thumbnail display.¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .1 Press the

63VQT0T50∫ Deleting scenes one at a time¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .1 Press the [ ] button during playback.2 When the confirmation message

64VQT0T50Scenes recorded on an SD card can be locked so that they may not be deleted by mistake. (However even if you lock some scenes on an SD card,

65VQT0T50Please 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. Wh

66VQT0T50You can write the data of pictures to be printed, number of copies, and other information (DPOF data) onto the SD card.¬Rotate the mode dial

67VQT0T50∫ What is DPOF?DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format. This enables picture printing information to be written onto an SD card so that it

68VQT0T502 Press the cursor button up, down, left or right to select a scene to be printed, then press the button in the center.The number of pictures

69VQT0T507 Use the cursor button to select [ PAGE LAYOUT], then press the cursor button right to enter the layout setting.– STANDARD:Layout specific t

7VQT0T50U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, 4,819,098, and 4,907,093.This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by

70VQT0T50Images recorded by this unit can be played back on a TV.¬Insert an SD card with recordings into the unit.1 Open the terminal cover and then c

71VQT0T50Connecting to a TV with a 4:3 TV aspect ratioWhen motion pictures recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio (the motion picture recording menu’s [WID

72VQT0T50To prevent accidental deleting of images recorded, or when the SD card is full, record the files on the SD card to the DVD recorder’s hard di

73VQT0T50PCWhen the CD-ROM (supplied) is inserted into the PC, the CD launcher starts.Video editing software MotionSD STUDIO 1.0EThis software allows

74VQT0T50≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used.≥ This soft

75VQT0T50Operating environment for MotionSD STUDIO 1.0E (Video Editing Software)MotionSD STUDIO ≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-boot en

76VQT0T50Operating environment for using the unit as a Web cameraWith a PC (continued)Personal computer IBM PC/AT compatible personal computerOSMicros

77VQT0T50≥ Before attempting to start up the CD launcher, close all other software applications which are running.≥ Do not perform any other operation

78VQT0T50≥ Before attempting to start up the CD launcher, close all other software applications which are running.≥ Install the driver if you are usin

79VQT0T504 Read carefully through the terms and conditions shown on the screen for the [License Agreement], then click [Yes].≥ You cannot install the

8VQT0T50∫ Cards that you can use with this unitOn this unit, you can use SD Memory Cards of the following capacity (from 8 MB to 2GB).≥ Refer to page

80VQT0T50After the driver and software applications are installed, the unit must be connected to the PC and be correctly recognized by the PC.≥Connect

81VQT0T50When this unit is in motion picture recording mode or still picture recording mode, verify the driver. (P86)≥ If you are running Windows 2000

82VQT0T50≥ Before initial use, select the software’s [Read this first] from the start menu, then read through the additional instructions or updated i

83VQT0T50For details on how to use MotionSD STUDIO, read the PDF instructions or the help files.1 Select [start]>[All Programs (Programs)]>[Pan

84VQT0T50∫ Software that can be used when using the unit as a Web Camera(±: Available, —: Not available)Refer to page 76 for information about the ope

85VQT0T50Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require.1 Click [start]>([Settings]>) [Add or Remove

86VQT0T50If the driver does not work properly, follow the steps below to verify if it has been recognized properly. Select the unit’s mode, connect th

87VQT0T50]∫ If the driver has not been recognized properly[!] or [Unknown device] appears at [USB (Universal Serial Bus) controller] or [Other devices

88VQT0T50DetailsNumber of recordable pictures∫ Picture quality and number of recordable pictures (using SD Memory Cards)≥ The number of recordable pic

89VQT0T50Motion picture recording menus∫ [ BASIC] [ SCENE MODE] (P43)[ WIND CUT] (P40)[ REC MODE] (P34)[ WIDE] (P40)[CLOCKSET] (P28)∫ [ ADVANCE] [ D.Z

9VQT0T50Check the accessories before using this unit.Optional Accessory Battery Pack CGA-S303AccessoriesSD Memory Card (2 GB)RP-SDQ02GWireless remote

90VQT0T50Motion picture playback menus∫ [ DELETE] [ SELECT] (P62)[ALL] (P62)∫[PLAY SETUP] [ PLAY MODE] (P59)[ REPEAT PLAY] (P59)[ RESUME PLAY] (P59)[

91VQT0T50∫ [ DISPLAY]≥OFF ≥ONThe screen indications are selected as shown in the illustration below.∫ [ BEEP SOUND]≥OFF ≥ONThis allows operations such

92VQT0T50Recording indications1 Motion picture recording 2 Still picture recordingIndicationsR 0h00m12R1700A 3:42 PMDEC 15 2005;0h00m00s; 3:42 PMDEC

93VQT0T50Playback indications1 Motion picture playback 2 Still picture playbackConfirmatory indications12R22SETUP PLAY1/241/24SETUPPLAY1/241/241 Playb

94VQT0T50Confirmatory indicationsIndications (continued)CANNOT RECORD. Data writing to the SD card has failed.CHECK CARD.This card is not compatible o

95VQT0T50CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE.You have set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO] and are attempting to set [SCENE MODE] from the menu screen.CANCE

96VQT0T50∫ About recoveryWhen the SD card was accessed, you tried to playback a file displayed as a thumbnail in shades of blue and white (P101) or fa

97VQT0T50Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s specifications. The table below shows examples of functions

98VQT0T50TroubleshootingProblem Check pointsThis unit cannot be turned on.≥ Is the battery fully charged?> Charge the battery using the AC adaptor.

99VQT0T50Problem Check pointsRecording does not start although power is supplied to this unit and the SD card is correctly inserted.≥ Has the SD card’