Panasonic SDRS26 Operations Instructions

Operating InstructionsSD Video CameraModel No. SDR-S26Before use, please read these instructions completely.LSQT1511 AEBuntil 2009/1/23SDR-S26EB-LSQT1

10LSQT151115 Open/close switch for the lens cover16 Lens17 Grip belt18 Microphone (built-in, stereo)JoystickUse the joystick to select the recording f

100LSQT1511Motion pictures* Cannot be guaranteed in operation.Dimensions(excluding the projecting parts)56 mm (W) k 65 mm (H) k 107 mm (D)Mass Approx

101LSQT1511Still picturesAC adaptorInformation for your safetySpecifications may change without prior notice.Recording media SD Memory Card:8 MB/16 MB

102LSQT1511* This unit can record only up to 99,999 still pictures in these SD cards.≥ The number of recordable pictures depends on the subject being

103LSQT1511Others∫ AAC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 14, 96Aperture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

EULSQT1511 AF0109RA0BPanasonic CorporationWeb site: http://panasonic.netPursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2)Panasonic Testing Centre

11LSQT151119 Status indicator (l 13, 20)20 Mode dial (l 20)21 Recording start/stop button (l 29, 32)22 Terminal cover23 Audio-video output terminal [A

12LSQT1511PreparationBefore using2Power supply∫ About batteries that you can use with this unitThe battery that can be used with this unit is supplied

13LSQT1511The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is con

14LSQT1511∫ About charging errorsIf the status indicator does the following:Does not flash:Remove and reinsert the battery, and disconnect and reconne

15LSQT1511∫ Charging time≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%≥ If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 oC, the charging time will become longer.∫

16LSQT1511PreparationBefore using3About SD cardsThis unit can be used for recording motion pictures and still pictures to an SD card.* Cannot be guara

17LSQT1511We recommend using SD cards conforming to Class 2 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating or the following SD cards made by Panasonic for mot

18LSQT1511A SD card access lamp [ACCESS]≥ When this unit accesses the SD card, the lamp lights up.≥ When lamp is on, do notsOpen the SD card slot cove

19LSQT1511PreparationBefore using4Inserting/removing an SD cardCaution:If the SD card is inserted or removed while the power is on, this unit may malf

2LSQT1511Information for Your SafetyDear Customer,We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Movie Camera. Plea

20LSQT1511PreparationSetup1Turning the unit on/offSelecting a modeRotate the mode dial to switch to recording, playback or power OFF.While pressing th

21LSQT1511PreparationSetup2Using the menu screen1 Press the MENU button.The menu displayed differs depending on the position of the mode dial.2 Select

22LSQT1511You can select the language displayed on the screen.1 Press the MENU button, then select [LANGUAGE] and press the joystick.*1 It will be dis

23LSQT1511[EXT. DISPLAY] (l 61)[INITIAL SET][DEMO MODE]∫ [LANGUAGE] (l 22)Still picture recording menus∫ [BASIC][SCENE MODE]*1 (l 46)[PICTURE SIZE] (l

24LSQT1511PreparationSetup3Setting date and timeWhen the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appe

25LSQT1511It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region and the travel destination.1 Select th

26LSQT1511PreparationSetup4Adjusting LCD monitor≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.1 Select the menu. (l 21)2 Select the it

27LSQT1511RecordingRecording (Basic)1Before recording∫ Basic camera positioningIt will make an optimal setting automatically depending on the objects

28LSQT1511It is automatically set to the following modes depending on the objects and recording conditions.≥ Due to conditions, a different mode may b

29LSQT1511RecordingRecording (Basic)2Recording motion pictures≥ Open the lens cover before turning the unit on.1 Rotate the mode dial to select and

3LSQT1511Use only the recommended accessories.≥ Do not use any other AV cables and USB cables except the supplied one.≥ When you use the cable which a

30LSQT1511You can record motion pictures of under 10 minutes, suitable for uploading to YouTube.1 Press the WEB MODE button.The web mode icon [ ] appe

31LSQT1511To change the picture quality of the motion pictureSelect the menu. (l 21)≥ The recordable times shown in the table are approximations.≥ Thi

32LSQT1511RecordingRecording (Basic)3Recording still pictures≥ Open the lens cover before turning the unit on.1 Rotate the mode dial to select and o

33LSQT1511Select the menu. (l 21)≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].Select the menu. (l 21)≥ Default [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [ ]. The sides of

34LSQT1511RecordingRecording (Basic)4Recording functionsYou can zoom in up to 70k optically.¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .Move the zoom lever.

35LSQT1511The 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 a

36LSQT1511≥ In the quick start mode it may take some time for automatic white balance to adjust, if the scene being recorded has a light source differ

37LSQT1511RecordingRecording (Advanced)1Recording functions of operation iconsSet the recording functions by selecting the operation icons to add diff

38LSQT1511Video recording mode* It is not displayed when the intelligent auto mode is on.≥ The shaded operation icons are not displayed while recordin

39LSQT1511Picture recording mode* It is not displayed when the intelligent auto mode is on.≥ If you turn off the power or operate the mode dial, the b

4LSQT1511∫ Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used BatteriesThese symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accomp

40LSQT1511 Help modeThis explains the recording functions.Select the desired icon with the joystick to display an explanation on the screen.To exit th

41LSQT1511Fade:≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white).Help mode:≥ When the help mode is used, functions cannot be s

42LSQT1511Face detection:≥ In the following case, faces may not be detected in some recording conditions.jFaces are not full-facesjFaces tiltjFaces ar

43LSQT1511RecordingRecording (Advanced)2Recording functions of menus¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .Guideline function:≥ The guidelines do not

44LSQT1511Auto slow shutter mode:≥ When the auto slow shutter mode is selected, the slowest shutter speed changes from 1/50 to 1/25.≥ When the shutter

45LSQT1511RecordingRecording (Advanced)3Manual recording functions¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .Press the MANUAL AF/MF button.MANUALAF/MF5/55

46LSQT1511When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures.1 Select the manual mode.

47LSQT1511The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust

48LSQT1511Shutter Speed:Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.Aperture:Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.1 Select the manual

49LSQT1511PlaybackPlayback1Motion picture playback1 Rotate the mode dial to select .2 Select the scene to be played back, then press the joystick.A S

5LSQT1511∫ Licenses≥ SDHC Logo is a trademark.≥ U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,549; 6,381,747; 7,050,698; 6,516,132; and 5,583,936.This product incorporates c

50LSQT1511≥ Sound will be heard only during normal playback.≥ When the amount of time recorded on the scene is too short, playback may not be possible

51LSQT1511Scenes recorded on the same day can be played back in succession.1 Select (BY DATE), then press the joystick.2 Select the playback date, t

52LSQT1511PlaybackPlayback2Still picture playback1 Rotate the mode dial to select .2 Select the file to be played back, then press the joystick.A Fil

53LSQT1511∫ About still picture compatibility≥ This unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) established b

54LSQT1511PlaybackEditing1Deleting scenes/filesImportant:The deleted scenes/files cannot be restored.¬Deleting motion picture scenes:Rotate the mode d

55LSQT1511≥ To unselect the scene/file, press the joystick again.≥ Up to 50 scenes/files can be selected to be deleted.4 (Only when [SELECT] is select

56LSQT1511PlaybackEditing2Editing scenes¬Rotate the mode dial to select .Function Operating methodLocking motion picturesThis is for preventing motio

57LSQT1511PlaybackEditing3Editing still pictures¬Rotate the mode dial to select .Function Operating methodLocking still picturesThis is for preventin

58LSQT1511Function Operating methodDPOF settingThis is for writing the print data on selected still pictures.∫ What is DPOF?DPOF (Digital Print Order

59LSQT1511PlaybackSD card management1Formatting an SD cardThis is for initializing SD cards.Please be aware that if an SD card is formatted, then all

6LSQT1511Information for Your Safety ...2Accessories...8PreparationBefore us

60LSQT1511PlaybackWith other products1Playback on TVThe motion pictures and still pictures recorded by this unit can be played back on a TV.≥ Use the

61LSQT1511∫ To watch images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3)If the images are squeezed horizontally on a TV with a 4:3 aspect ratio, cha

62LSQT1511PlaybackWith other products2With a DVD burnerIt is possible to copy images that have been recorded on this unit to discs by connecting the o

63LSQT1511Connect this unit to the DVD burner to copy data to discs or play back motion pictures or still pictures that were copied to a disc.1 Connec

64LSQT1511Images recorded on this unit can be backed up to discs.Copied information is recorded in the motion picture scenes that are copied to a disc

65LSQT1511It is possible to select motion picture scenes recorded on this unit and record them on a single DVD disc, as well as copy scenes by selecti

66LSQT1511Scenes recorded with this unit are selectively copied by date to DVD discs.1 Select menus with the following procedures.2 Select the date to

67LSQT1511≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable while copying. Also, do not shake this unit and

68LSQT1511You can play back the motion pictures or the still pictures copied to a disc.1 Connect this unit to the DVD burner. (l 63)2 Select [PLAY DIS

69LSQT1511PlaybackWith other products3With other video devices≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.1 Connect

7LSQT1511PreparationRecordingPlaybackWith a PCOthers[3] With other video devices ... 69Dubbing images onto other video devices ...

70LSQT1511PlaybackWith other products4With a printer (PictBridge)To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to the printer, use a printer comp

71LSQT15117 Select the paper size setting on [PAPER SIZE], then press the joystick.[STANDARD]: Size specific to the printer[4k5 INCH]: L size[5k7 INCH

72LSQT1511With a PCBefore using1What you can do with a PCWhen you have installed VideoCam Suite from the supplied CD-ROM and connected your PC to the

73LSQT1511With a PCBefore using2Operating environment≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible DVD wr

74LSQT1511≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used.≥ Supplied

75LSQT1511Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End Use

76LSQT1511With a PCSetup1InstallationWhen installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent au

77LSQT15118 Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], then click [Finish].≥ Depending on the operating environment, you may be required to ins

78LSQT1511With a PCSetup2Connection and recognitionAfter the software is installed, the unit must be connected to the PC and be correctly recognised b

79LSQT1511≥ Windows 2000:∫ Example folder structure≥ SD-Video format motion pictures are stored in the [PRG¢¢¢] folder. (“¢¢¢” denotes base-16 (hexade

8LSQT1511Accessories∫ Sales and Support InformationCustomer Care Centre≥ For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852≥ For customers within the Republic

80LSQT1511With a PCUsing software1Using VideoCam SuiteFor Windows Vista:≥ When using VideoCam Suite, log on to your PC as Administrator (or with a log

81LSQT1511≥ In order to upload motion pictures to YouTube, a user account must first be obtained via the YouTube site.≥ After uploading is complete, a

82LSQT1511With a PCUsing a Macintosh1If using a Macintosh∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)≥ Even if the system requi

83LSQT1511OthersIndications1Indications∫ Recording indicationsMotion picture recordingStill picture recordingRemaining battery power (l 15)R 0h30m Rem

84LSQT1511∫ Playback indicationsScene mode (l 46)Sports modePortrait modeLow light modeSpotlight modeSurf & snow modeWhite balance (l 47)Auto whit

85LSQT1511∫ Indications when other products are connected∫ Confirmatory indications100-0001 Still picture folder/file number display1 DPOF already set

86LSQT1511OthersIndications2MessagesTHIS CARD CANNOT RECORD IN VIDEO MODE.An 8 MB or 16 MB SD card has been inserted in video recording mode.CHECK CAR

87LSQT1511It is possible that the system cannot complete writing of a file normally when, for example, power is turned off for some reason during reco

88LSQT1511OthersHelpful hints1Functions that cannot be used simultaneouslySome functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the un

89LSQT1511OthersHelpful hints2TroubleshootingProblem Check pointsThis unit cannot be turned on.This unit does not stay on long enough.Battery runs dow

9LSQT1511PreparationBefore using1Parts identification and handling1 LCD monitor open part2 Joystick3 LCD monitor4 Web mode button [WEB MODE] (l 30)5 W

90LSQT1511Problem Check pointsA clicking sound is heard when the power is turned off.≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a malfunction.T

91LSQT1511Problem Check pointsRecording stops suddenly during motion picture recording on an SD card.≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion pict

92LSQT1511Even if an SD card is formatted, it cannot be used.≥ Either this unit or the card may be damaged. Please consult a dealer.≥ Use an SD card f

93LSQT1511With other productsWith a PCProblem Check pointsThe sound does not play back properly when a DVD disc that has been copied using the DVD bur

94LSQT1511OthersCautions for use≥ The unit and SD card become warm after long operation, but this is not a malfunction.Keep the SD Video Camera as far

95LSQT1511When you are not going to use the unit for an extended time≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet, it is recommended that you plac

96LSQT1511≥ If the temperature of the battery is extremely high or extremely low, charging may take time or the battery may not be charged.≥ If you us

97LSQT1511OthersExplanation of termsAutomatic white balanceWhite balance adjustment recognises the colour of light and adjusts so the white colour wil

98LSQT1511Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objectsSince whatever is shiny or glistens is

99LSQT1511OthersSpecificationsSD Video CameraInformation for your safetyPower source:Power consumption:DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor), DC 3.6 V (Whe