Panasonic Sdr S10 Operating Instructions Manual

Before using
21VQT1D97
SD card
This unit can be used for recording motion pictures and still pictures to an SD card.
*1 Cannot be guaranteed in operation. The recording may suddenly stop during 
motion picture recording depending on the SD card you use.
*2 Refer to “About SD cards that you can use for motion picture recording.”
≥This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system 
based on SD Memory Card Specifications and SDHC Memory Cards formatted in 
FAT32 system.
≥If you...

Before using
22VQT1D97
≥When the write-protect switch A on SD card is locked, no 
recording, deleting or editing will be possible on the card.
∫About SD cards that you can use for motion 
picture recording.
We 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 motion picture recording. (If 
another kind of SD card is used, the recording may suddenly stop during motion picture 
recording.)
¢No longer made.
≥Operation in...

Before using
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∫Handling precautions
≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card.
≥Do not expose the terminals of the card to water, garbage or dust.
≥Do not place in the following areas:
jIn direct sunlight.
jIn very dusty or humid areas.
jNear a heater.
jLocations susceptible to significant difference in temperature (condensation can 
occur).
jWhere static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.
≥Put the card back in its bag or case for protection when not using it.
≥Electrical...

24VQT1D97
Setup
Setup
Power supply
When this unit is purchased, the battery 
is not charged. Charge the battery before 
using this unit.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select 
OFF.
≥The battery will not be charged if the 
power is turned on.
≥Always use genuine Panasonic 
batteries (l27).
1Slide the card/battery door 
lock to OPEN and then open 
the card/battery door.
≥When the card/battery door does not 
open, place your finger on the [ ] part 
and open the card/battery door.
2Insert the battery until it...

25VQT1D97
Setup
4Connect the AC adaptor 
(supplied) A to this unit and 
the AC outlet.
1Slide the terminal cover lock to OPEN 
and then open the terminal cover.
2Connect the AC cable to the AC 
adaptor, then the AC outlet.
3Connect the AC adaptor to this unit’s 
DC input terminal.
≥The status indicator B starts 
blinking in red at intervals of about 
2 seconds to signal that charging 
has commenced. Charging is 
completed when the lamp goes off.
≥The output plug of the AC cable is 
not completely...

26VQT1D97
Setup
When the status indicator is off:
≥Charging is completed.
≥When the status indicator does not 
flash, reinsert the battery or the AC 
adaptor. If the status indicator still does 
not flash, there may be a problem with 
the battery or the AC adaptor. Contact 
your dealer.
∫Connecting to the AC 
outlet
Be sure to set the mode dial to OFF 
when connecting the AC adaptor to 
this unit.
If you turn on this unit while charging the 
battery using the AC adaptor, you can 
use the power supplied...

Setup
27VQT1D97
The times shown in the tables below are for when the temperature is 25oC (77oF) and 
the humidity is 60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than 25oC (77oF), the 
charging time will become longer.
∫Charging time
≥The charging time shown in the table are approximations.
≥“2 h 10 min” indicates 2 hours 10 minutes.
∫Recordable time
≥The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/
stopping recording, turning the unit on/off, pressing the zoom button,...

28VQT1D97
Setup
Selecting a mode
Rotate the mode dial to video recording, 
video playback, picture recording, picture 
playback or power OFF.
Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely.
Set the mode dial to  ,  ,   
or .
≥Align the desired symbol to the 
position shown in the illustration.
The status indicator A
 lights and the 
power turns on.
≥When the unit is turned on for the first 
time, a message asking you to set the 
date and time will appear. Select [YES] 
and set the date and time. (l40)
Set the...

29VQT1D97
Setup
The power can be turned on and off with 
the LCD monitor when the mode dial is 
set to   or  .
∫To turn on the power
Open the LCD monitor.
The status indicator lights and the power 
turns on.
∫To turn off the power
Close the LCD monitor.
The status indicator goes off and the 
power turns off. (If [QUICK START] is set 
to [ON], the unit goes into quick start 
standby mode and the status indicator 
flashes green.)
≥The power will not turn off while 
recording motion pictures even if the...

30VQT1D97
Setup
2Close 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.
3Open the LCD monitor.
The status indicator A lights red and the 
unit is put into recording pause approx. 
1.7 seconds after it is turned on.
To cancel Quick start
Press the MENU button then [SETUP] 
# 
[QUICK START] # [OFF] and then 
press the cursor button in the center.
≥The status indicator goes off and the 
power turns off if the mode...