Panasonic Sdr S100 Operating Instructions Manual

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ProblemCheck points
The scenes are not 
correctly displayed in 
thumbnails.≥Scenes displayed as 
thumbnails in shades of blue 
and white cannot be played 
back or deleted. If the scenes 
are unnecessary, format the 
SD card to erase the data.
≥Please be aware that if an SD 
card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the card 
will be erased. Store important data on a PC, etc. When 
saving scenes recorded using this unit to a PC, you 
must use MotionSD STUDIO. (P73)
“PUSH THE RESET...

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Others
When condensation forms on the unit, 
the lens will cloud up and the unit may 
not work properly. Make every effort to 
ensure that condensation does not form. 
If it does form, take the actions described 
below. 
Causes of condensation
Condensation takes place when the 
ambient temperature or humidity is 
changed as follows.
≥When this unit is brought inside from 
the cold (e.g. a ski slope) to a warm 
room.
≥When this unit is moved from an 
air-conditioned car to outside.
≥When a cold...

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Automatic white balance
White balance adjustment recognizes the 
colour of light and adjusts so the white 
colour will become a purer white. The unit 
determines the hue of light that comes 
through the lens and white balance 
sensor, thereby judging the recording 
condition, and selects the closest hue 
setting.
This is called automatic white balance 
adjustment.
However, since the unit only stores white 
colour information under several light 
sources, automatic white balance 
adjustment...

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Auto focus
The lens is moved forward or backward 
automatically to bring the subject into 
focus.
Auto focus has the following 
characteristics.
≥Adjusts so that the vertical lines of a 
subject are seen more clearly.
≥Attempts to bring an object with higher 
contrast into focus.
≥Focuses on the screen center only.
Due to these characteristics, auto focus 
does not work correctly in the following 
situations. Record pictures in the manual 
focus mode.
Recording distant and close-up 
objects at...

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Read the operating instructions 
before use.
≥The unit and SD Memory Card 
become warm after long operation, but 
this is not a malfunction.
Keep the unit away from magnetized 
equipment/mobile phones, microwave 
ovens, TVs and video game equipment.
≥If you use the unit on or near a TV, the 
images or sound may be disturbed due 
to electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥Do not use near cell phone because 
doing so may cause noise to adversely 
affect the picture and sound.
≥Recordings may be...

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The battery used in this unit is a 
rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is 
susceptible to humidity and temperature 
and the effect increases the more the 
temperature rises or falls. In cold areas, 
the full charge indication may not appear 
or the low battery indication may appear 
about 5 minutes after starting use. At 
high temperatures, the protection 
function may be triggered, making it 
impossible to use the unit.
Be sure to detach the battery after use.≥If the battery is left...

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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....

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SD Video Camera: Information for your safety
Specifications
Power source:DC 9.3 V (AC adaptor)/7.4 V (Battery)
Power consumption:When recording: 3.9 W (AC adaptor)/3.5 W (Battery)
Signal systemEIA Standard: 525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color signal
Image sensor1/6-inch 3CCD image sensor
Total pixels approx. 800 Kk3
Effective pixels Motion picture: approx. 640 Kk3 (4:3)/
approx. 540 Kk3 (16:9)
Still picture: approx. 710 Kk3 (4:3)/
approx. 540 Kk3 (16:9)
LensAuto iris, 10k power zoom
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Motion pictures
Still pictures
WEB camera
AC adaptor: Information for your safety
Battery pack: Information for your safety
USBCard reader/writer function (No copyright protection support)
USB 2.0 compliant (Hi-Speed)
PictBridge-compliant
Web Camera function
FlashGN 4.5
Available flash range: approx. 1 m to 2 m (3.3 feet to 6.6 feet)
DimensionsApprox. 49.9 mm (W)k96.7 mm (H) k80.4 mm (D)Approx. 1 31/32 inch (W)k3 13/16 inch (H) k3 3/16 inch (D)(excluding the projecting parts)
MassApprox. 242g...

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PANASONIC SD Products
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or 
workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, 
Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated 
on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), 
at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace...