Panasonic Sdr S10 Operating Instructions Manual

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Before using
∫Charging the battery.
≥Set the mode dial to OFF. 
The battery cannot be charged 
when this unit is turned on.
Connect 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.
∫How to turn on the power
Set the mode dial to  ,  ,   or 
.
≥Align the desired symbol to the 
position shown in the illustration.
∫How to turn off the power
Set the mode dial to OFF.
∫Inserting/removing the SD 
card.
1 Slide 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.
1
4.8V
3
2AA
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Before using
2 Insert/remove the SD card into/
from the card slot.
≥When inserting an SD card, Place 
the label side A upwards and then 
press it straight in as far as it goes.
≥When removing the SD card, 
press the center of the SD card 
and then pull it straight out.
3 Close the card/battery door and 
then slide the card/battery door 
lock to LOCK.
∫Recording motion pictures
≥Rotate the mode dial to select  .1 Press the record button to start 
recording.
2 Press the record button again to 
pause recording.
∫Recording still pictures
≥Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the record button.
A
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Before using
∫Motion picture playback
≥Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1 Select the scene to be played 
back.
2 Press the cursor button in the 
center.
3 Press the cursor button to 
operate.
∫Still picture playback
≥Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1 Select the file to be played back.
2 Press the cursor button in the 
center.
3 Press the cursor button to 
operate.
1/;: Playback/Pause
:: Skip playback (backward)
9: Skip playback (forward)
∫: Stops the playback and shows the 
thumbnails.
1/;: Slide show start/pause.
E: Plays back the previous picture.
D: Plays back the next picture.
∫: Stops the playback and shows the 
thumbnails.
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Before using
Features
This unit is a water-resistant video 
camera complying with the IPX4 
specifications* of the IEC 60529 
“Degrees of protection provided by 
enclosures (IP Code)”. Holding this unit 
with wet hands or some water splashing 
onto it will not cause it to malfunction, but 
this unit cannot be used underwater.
* Water may be splashed onto this unit 
from any direction without 
causing it to malfunction.
Water resistance
This does not guarantee that the unit 
is water resistant in all situations. If 
there are drops of water or dirt on the 
unit, wipe them off as soon as 
possible with a soft dry cloth. Then let 
the unit dry naturally:
≥Do not pour water over this unit or 
put the unit into water while 
cleaning it
≥The accessories are not water 
resistant
Be particularly careful in the following 
situations as they may cause the unit 
to malfunction:
≥When salt water, such as sea water, 
splashes onto the unit
≥When using the unit in places with 
high humidity, such as a bathroom, 
etc.
≥When placing the unit in hot places 
such as a poolside under the 
blazing sun
≥Use the unit with the Card/battery 
door lock and the Terminal cover 
lock in the LOCK position (l18)
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Before using
This unit is a high shock-proof video 
camera that passed a drop test* from a 
height of 1.2 m (4 feet).
* This test confirmed to “MIL-STD 810F 
Method 516.5 – Shock”. (The product 
was dropped on top of 5 cm (2z) thick 
plywood.)
Shock proof
This does not guarantee that the unit 
will not be damaged or malfunction. 
The water resistance of the unit may 
be damaged depending on the force 
of the shock from the fall, or if the unit 
is repeatedly shocked. In this kind of 
situation, consult the dealer who you 
purchased this unit from.
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Before using
Accessories
Check the accessories before using this 
unit.
Parts identification 
and handling
1Lens
2 White balance sensor (l61)
3 Microphone (built-in, stereo)
4 LCD monitor open part (l20)
5 Status indicator (l28)
6 Record button (l45, 48)
7 Strap fixture (l19) SD Memory Card 
(2 GB)
Battery pack
VW-VBJ10
AC adaptor
VSK0688
AC cable
K2CA2CA00029 or
K2CA2CA00025
AV cable
K2KZ9CB00002
2-way hand strap
VFC4260
USB cable
K2KZ4CB00011
CD-ROM
2
1
3
6 5
7 4
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Before using
8 When recording: 
Zoom button [W/T] (l50)
When playing back: 
Volume button [sVOLr] (l66)
9 Attachment screw for tripod 
adaptor (l19)
10 Card access lamp [ACCESS] 
(l32, 89)
11 Card/battery door lock [LOCK 21 
OPEN] (l18, 26, 31)
12 Card/battery door (l18, 26, 31)
13 Battery slot [BATT] (l24)
14 Card slot [SD CARD] (l31)15 LCD monitor (l20)
16 Delete button [ ] (l70)
17 Speaker
18 Mode select buttons [AUTO]/
[MANUAL AF/MF] (l44, 57, 59)
19 Mode dial (l28)
20 Reset button [RESET] (l109)
21 Cursor button (l32)
22 Menu button [MENU] (l38)
8
13
14
9101112
Due to limitations in LCD 
production technology, there may 
be some tiny bright or dark spots 
on the LCD monitor screen. 
However, this is not a 
malfunction and does not afrct 
the recorded picture.
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23 Terminal cover
24 Terminal cover lock [LOCK 21 
OPEN] (l75, 78, 79, 88)
25 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] 
(l75, 78)
26 USB terminal [ ] (l80, 89)
27 DC input terminal [DC IN 4.8V] 
(l25)
28 Sub record button (l43)
≥This button makes it easier to 
record from a non-standard or 
lower position, for example at 
waist level.
∫About the Card/battery 
door and the Terminal 
cover
If dirt, dust or liquids such as water get 
inside the Card/battery door or the 
Terminal cover, it may cause the unit to 
malfunction. Be careful about the 
following.
≥Use the unit with the Card/battery door 
lock and the Terminal cover lock in the 
LOCK position.
≥When opening the Card/battery door 
or the Terminal cover, thoroughly wipe 
off any drops of water or dirt on the unit 
and open them where water or sand 
will not splash onto the unit. Also, wipe 
your hands thoroughly if they are wet 
before you open the door or the cover.
≥When closing the Terminal cover, be 
sure to insert 1 as shown in the 
illustration.
≥If dirt or sand gets inside the Card/
battery door or the Terminal cover, 
wipe off the dirt or sand before closing 
the door or the cover.
25
26
27
2324
28
The water resistance (l14) may be 
damaged if the water resistant 
packing (sealing materials) or the 
exterior is damaged or dented. In this 
kind of situation, consult the dealer 
who you purchased this unit from.
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Before using
We recommend using the 2-way hand 
strap (supplied) to prevent the unit from 
dropping.
Attach the 2-way hand strap 1 to 
this unit.
∫To use as a grip belt.
1Attach the tripod adaptor 2 to 
the attachment screw for 
tripod adaptor on this unit.
2Pass your hand between the 
strap and the unit and then 
pull the length adjustment tab 
3.
To use a tripod (optional), the tripod 
adaptor on the 2-way hand strap 
(supplied) must be attached to this unit. 
(Please carefully read the operating 
instructions for how to attach the unit to 
the tripod.)
1Attach the 2-way hand strap 
and the tripod adaptor to the 
unit.
2Attach camera base 2 on the 
tripod to the tripod receptacle 
1 on the adaptor. 
To detach from the tripod
When detaching from the tripod, only the 
unit may detach and the adaptor may not 
detach. In this case, use the length 
adjustment tab to turn the adaptor and 
detach it from the tripod.
≥When the tripod is used, the card/battery 
door cannot be opened. Insert an SD 
card and the battery before attaching this 
unit to the tripod. (
l24, 31)
Strap fixture
1
2
3
Attaching to a tripod
1
2
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Before using
You can record the image while viewing 
it on the LCD monitor.
1Place your finger on the LCD 
monitor open part A and pull 
the LCD monitor out in the 
direction of the arrow.
≥It can open up to 90o.
2Adjust the angle of the LCD 
monitor as desired.
≥It can rotate up to 90o A towards 
the lens or 90o B towards the 
opposite direction.
≥The brightness and color level of the 
LCD monitor can be adjusted from the 
menu. (l41)
≥The unit may be damaged or fail if the 
LCD monitor is forcibly opened or 
rotated.
Using the LCD monitor
A
A
B
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