Panasonic Sdr S10 Operating Instructions Manual

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Messages
CANNOT RECORD.Data writing to the SD card has failed.
NO DATA.There are no motion pictures or still pictures 
recorded on the SD card.
If this message appears although data is recorded 
on the SD card, the condition of the card is probably 
not stable.
Turn off the power and then turn it on again.
THIS CARD CANNOT 
RECORD IN VIDEO MODE.An 8 MB or 16 MB SD card has been inserted in 
video recording mode.
CHECK CARD.This card is not compatible or it cannot be 
recognized by the...

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It is possible that the system cannot complete writing of a file normally when, for 
example, power is turned off for some reason during recording or editing.
If faulty management information is found when the card is accessed, the following 
message may appear. Be sure to follow the messages. (Repairing may take time 
depending on the error.)
≥When you repair the data, use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC 
adaptor. Even if the power is turned off without repairing the...

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Functions that cannot be used simultaneously
Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s 
specifications. The table below shows examples of functions restricted by 
various conditions.
FunctionsConditions which
disable the functions
Digital zoom
≥In picture recording mode
Fade
MagicPix≥In picture recording mode
≥While recording (Cannot set or cancel)
Backlight compensation≥When the MagicPix function is used
≥When the iris/gain is set
Soft skin mode...

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Troubleshooting
ProblemCheck points
This unit cannot be 
turned on.
The status 
indication flashes 
when the unit is 
turned on while 
using the battery.≥Is the battery fully charged?
#Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (l25)
This unit is turned 
off automatically.≥If you do not use the unit for approximately 
5 minutes, the power is automatically turned off to 
conserve the battery charge. To resume recording, 
turn the power back on.
The power will not turn off automatically...

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This unit cannot be 
operated though it 
is turned on.
This unit does not 
operate normally.≥The unit cannot be operated unless you open the LCD 
monitor.
≥Remove the SD card then press the RESET button. 
(
l109) If normal conditions are not restored yet, 
remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about 1 minute 
and then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor. Then 
about 1 minute later, turn on the power again. 
(Conducting the above operation when the access 
lamp is on may destroy the...

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Recording does not 
start although the 
power is supplied 
to this unit and the 
SD card is correctly 
inserted.≥Has the SD card’s write protect switch been set to 
LOCK?
#No recording is possible while the write protect switch 
is set to LOCK. (l22)
≥Is the memory of the card full?
#If the card has no more available memory, free up 
some memory by deleting unnecessary scenes (l70) 
or use a new card.
≥Is the unit set to the video recording mode or picture 
recording mode?
#No recording...

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Auto focus 
function does not 
work.≥Is manual focus mode selected?
#Set the unit to auto focus mode by pressing the AUTO 
button.
≥Are you trying to record a scene which is hard to 
bring into focus in auto focus mode?
#There are some recording subjects and surroundings 
for which the auto focus does not operate correctly. 
(l115) If so, use the manual focus mode to adjust the 
focus. (l59)
Sound is not 
played back from 
the built-in speaker 
of this unit.≥Is the volume too low?...

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Scenes or files 
cannot be deleted 
or edited.≥Are the scenes or the files locked?
#Locked scenes or files cannot be deleted. Release the 
lock setting. (l72)
≥It may not be possible to delete scenes that are 
displayed as [ ] on the thumbnail display. If the 
scenes are unnecessary, format the card to erase the 
data. (l74) Please be aware that if the card is 
formatted then all the data recorded on the card will 
be erased.
≥If the SD card’s write-protect switch is set to LOCK, 
then...

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“PUSH THE RESET 
SWITCH.” is 
displayed.≥The unit has automatically detected an error. To 
protect the data, remove the SD card and then press 
the RESET button with a pointed object. This will 
restart the unit.
≥If you do not press the RESET button, the power to 
this unit is turned off automatically about 1 minute 
later.
≥Even after you press the RESET button, the indication 
may still appear repeatedly. If so, this unit needs 
repair. Detach the power connected, and consult the...

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With a computer
ProblemCheck points
Even if connected 
by the USB cable, 
this unit is not 
recognized by the 
computer.≥The USB function selection screen does not appear if 
the USB cable is connected while the menu screen is 
displayed.
#Close the menu screen before connecting the USB 
cable.
≥Is the AC adaptor connected?
#Use the AC adaptor when connecting the unit and a 
computer.
≥Select another USB terminal on the computer.
≥Check the operating environment. (l84)
≥Disconnect the...