Panasonic Sdr S10 Operating Instructions Manual

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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 want to use a 4 GB Memory Card, only SDHC Memory Cards can be used.
≥4 GB (or more) Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo are not based on SD 
Memory Card Specifications.
≥Use this unit to format SD cards. If an SD card is formatted on other products (such 
as a computer), the time spent for recording may become longer and you may not be 
able to use the SD card. (l74) (Do not format it on a computer, etc.)
≥When using an SD card on which data has been written many times, the remaining 
time left for recording may be reduced.
≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
≥A MultiMediaCard cannot be used on this unit.
Concerning the cards that can be used on this unit
SD Memory CardSDHC 
Memory Card
Capacity8MB, 
16 MB32 MB, 64 MB, 
128 MB256 MB, 512 MB 
1GB, 2GB4GB
Recording 
motion 
pictures–¥*1¥*2
Recording 
still pictures¥
¥: available –: not available
This unit is compatible with both SD Memory cards and SDHC Memory cards. You 
can only use SDHC Memory cards on devices that are compatible with them. You 
cannot use SDHC Memory cards on devices that are only compatible with SD 
Memory cards. (When using an SDHC Memory card on another device, be sure to 
read the operating instructions for that device.)
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≥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 motion picture recording is not guaranteed with the following SD cards.
jSD cards from 32 MB to 128 MB
jSD cards from 256 MB to 4 GB other than the ones mentioned above
Pro High 
Speed
SD Memory 
CardSuper High 
Speed
SD Memory 
CardHigh Speed
SD Memory 
CardSDHC Memory 
Card
256 MB– RP-SDH256 RP-SDR256 –
512 MBRP-SDK512 RP-SDH512¢RP-SDR512 –
1GBRP-SDK01G
RP-SDV01GRP-SDH01GRP-SDQ01G¢
RP-SDR01G–
2GBRP-SDK02G
RP-SDV02G–RP-SDQ02G¢
RP-SDR02G
RP-SDM02G–
4GB–––RP-SDR04G
RP-SDM04G
RP-SDV04G
A
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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 noise, static electricity, or the failure of this unit or the SD card may damage 
or erase the data stored on the SD card. Save important data recorded on this unit to 
a computer using the USB cable (supplied), MotionSD STUDIO etc. (l82) 
(We recommend using MotionSD STUDIO etc. to acquire data recorded on this unit.)
∫ (SD Speed Class Rating Class 2)
This indicates a Class 2 rating in the high speed standards (SD Speed Class) stipulated 
by the SD Card Association for high speed writing between SD compatible products 
and SD Memory cards.
If you use a Class 2 card compatible with the SD Speed Class in an SD compatible 
product, you can obtain stable recording by using an SD card conformed with Class 2 
or more.
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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 clicks 
paying attention to the 
direction of the battery.
3Close the card/battery door 
and then slide the card/battery 
door lock to LOCK.
Inserting the battery 
and charging the 
battery
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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 connected to the 
AC adaptor jack. As shown in C, 
there is a gap.
≥Do not use the AC cable with any 
other equipment as it is designed 
only for this unit. Do not use an AC 
cable from other equipment with 
this unit.
≥Battery charging time (l27)
≥We recommend using Panasonic 
batteries. (VW-VBJ10)≥If you use other batteries, we cannot 
guarantee the quality of this product.
∫About charging errors
When the status indicator flashes 
rapidly or slowly, one of the following 
situations may be to blame.
When the status indicator flashes at 
intervals of about 6 seconds (on for 
about 3 sec. and off for about 3 sec.):
≥The battery may have excessively 
discharged. It can be recharged but in 
some cases it may take several hours 
until regular charging commences.
≥The battery temperature or the 
ambient temperature may be 
extremely high or low and charging 
may take time.
When 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 not been recharged. 
Remove the battery from the unit, and 
try charging it again.
≥The battery temperature or ambient 
temperature may be extremely high or 
low. Wait until the appropriate 
temperature is restored before 
charging the battery again. If the 
battery still fails to charge, something 
may be wrong with the unit, battery, AC 
adaptor etc. Contact your dealer.
1B
4.8V
3
2AA
C
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is 
incorrectly replaced. Replace only 
with the same or equivalent type 
recommended by the manufacturer. 
Dispose of used batteries according 
to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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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 from the AC 
outlet to power the unit for use. (While it 
is in use, the battery will not be charged.)
≥Be sure to set the mode dial to OFF 
and check that the status indicator is 
off before removing the battery.
1Slide the card/battery door 
lock in the direction of arrow 
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.
2Slide the lock A in the 
direction of the arrow and 
then remove the battery.
3Close the card/battery door 
and then slide the card/battery 
door lock in the direction of 
the arrow.
To remove the battery
A
BATT
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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, etc.
≥The recordable time shown in the table are approximations.
≥“1 h 10 min” indicates 1 hour 10 minutes.
≥The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.
####.
If the battery discharges, then   ( ) will flash.
≥The recordable times will vary depending on the status of use. These times are 
approximations. The recordable time will become shorter when you use this unit with 
the LCD monitor lit up with the [POWER LCD] setting on.
≥The batteries heat up after use or charging. This unit will also heat up while being 
used. This is not a malfunction.
≥Be aware that the operating time of the battery will become shorter in low 
temperatures. We recommend charging a spare battery for use when recording.
Charging time and recordable time
Battery model numberVoltage/capacityCharging time
Supplied battery/
VW-VBJ10 (optional)3.6 V/1000 mAh 2 h 10 min
Battery model numberVo l ta g e /
capacityMaximum 
continuously 
recordable 
timeActual 
recordable 
time
Supplied battery/
VW-VBJ10 (optional)3.6 V/
1000 mAh1h10min 40min
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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 mode dial to OFF.
The status indicator A goes off when the 
power turns off.
≥Do not forcefully rotate the dial.
Selecting a mode 
(Turning the unit on/off)
How to turn on the power
A
How to turn off the power
Video recording mode (l45)
Use this to record motion 
pictures.
Video playback mode (l64)
Use this to play back motion 
pictures.
Picture recording mode (l48)
Use this to record still pictures.
Picture playback mode (l68)
Use this to play back still 
pictures.
OFFThe power turns off.
A
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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 
LCD monitor is closed.When quick start is ON the battery power 
is still being consumed, even when the 
LCD monitor is closed.
This unit will resume recording/pause 
mode about 1.7 seconds after the LCD 
monitor is reopened.
≥When in quick start standby mode, 
about half of the power used in 
recording pause mode is being 
consumed, so the recording time 
will be reduced.
≥This is only activated in the 
following cases.
jWhile using the battery
When the mode dial is set to   or 
 and an SD card is inserted.
jWhile using the AC adaptor
When the mode dial is set to   or 
, quick start can be used even if 
an SD card is not inserted.1Press the MENU button then 
select [SETUP] # 
[QUICK START] # [ON] and 
then press the cursor button 
in the center.
How to turn the power on 
and off with the LCD 
monitor
Set the mode dial to OFF when the 
unit is not being used.
Quick start
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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 dial is set to 
OFF while the unit is in quick start 
standby mode.
≥The status indicator goes off and the 
power turns off if quick start standby 
mode continues for approx. 5 minutes.
≥Quick start standby mode is canceled, 
the status indicator goes off and the 
power turns off in the following cases.
jWhen the mode dial is switched.
≥When this unit is quick-started with the 
white balance on automatic, it may 
take some time until the white balance 
is adjusted if the scene being recorded 
has a light source different from the 
scene last recorded. (When the 
MagicPix function is used, however, 
the white balance of the scene last 
recorded is retained.)
≥When this unit is quick-started, the 
zoom magnification becomes 1k and 
the view may differ from what it was 
before quick start standby mode.
≥If [POWER SAVE] is set to 
[5 MINUTES] and the unit 
automatically goes into quick start 
standby mode, close the LCD monitor 
and then open it again.
A
A
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