Panasonic Sdr S100 Operating Instructions Manual

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First, format the SD card if one which has been used on another device is going to be used 
for the first time on this unit. (P65) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data 
(files) is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Copy valuable data onto a 
PC or other device before proceeding with the formatting. When copying images recorded 
using this unit to a PC, you must use MotionSD STUDIO. (P73)
This unit is compatible with wide-screen TVs (16:9)...

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∫About the indication lamp 1
The indication lamp flashes when signals from the remote control 
are sensed and during self-timer operation.
When [ REC LAMP] in [ ADVANCE] is set to [ON], the 
lamp lights during recording. You can therefore confirm recording 
when this unit is attached to a tripod or when using the remote 
control.
∫About the auto mode
≥Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO], 
and color balance (white balance) and focusing will 
be adjusted automatically. 
(The [ ]...

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Record motion pictures onto an SD card.
1 Rotate the mode dial to select  .
The lens cover now opens automatically.
2 Press the record button to start 
recording.
Ending the recording
Press the record button again.1[¥] and [;] are red during recording.
2Do not move this unit until [;] is green.
 
∫About the screen indications in the motion picture recording mode
 1 Recording time elapsed
2 Quality of motion picture
3 Remaining time left for recording
(When the remaining time on the SD card 
is...

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Changing the recording mode of the motion picture
1
Press the menu button, then use the 
cursor button to select the desired 
recording mode by selecting 
[BASIC]#[ REC MODE]. (P26)
–:
Motion pictures can be recorded with the 
highest picture quality.
–:
Motion pictures can be recorded with normal 
picture quality.
–:
Motion pictures can be recorded for longer.
∫About the kinds of SD cards that can be used
We recommend using the following SD Memory Cards made by Panasonic for motion 
picture...

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∫When recording stops suddenly during motion picture recording
When using an SD card on which data has been written many times and the data 
writing speed has reduced, the recording may suddenly stop during motion picture 
recording. At this time, the following message will appear:
When using an SD card (P34) that can be used for motion picture recording
When this kind of message appears, it is recommended that you format the SD card 
being used. (P65) When an SD card is formatted, all the data...

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You can make people and objects appear closer and landscapes can be recorded in 
wide angle. You can zoom in up to 10k optically.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or  .
1 Move the zoom lever.
–T sideTo bring distant people or objects 
appear closer for recording 
(zoom in)
–W sideTo make sights appear more distant 
for recording (zoom out)
This brings distant subjects even closer for recording 
(digital zoom)
If the zoom magnification exceeds 10k, then the digital zoom function will be...

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∫To use the zoom microphone function
Interlocked with the zooming operation, the microphone will collect sounds clearly far 
away with the tele-shot or those in the vicinity with the wide-angle shot.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the menu button, then use the 
cursor button to select 
[ ADVANCE]>[ ZOOM MIC]>[ON]. 
(P26)
By focusing only on the subject and blurring the background, the image can be 
impressive. This unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 50 cm (20...

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This is more effective if you record the bust image of a person.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or  .
1Press the button in the center of the 
cursor button to display the icon 
shown in the illustration.
2Press the cursor button down, then 
select the [ ] soft skin icon.
≥The [] icon flashes orange, then lights 
white.
To cancel the soft skin mode
Select the [ ] icon again.
Soft skin mode
This makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive 
appearance.
≥If the background or anything...

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Use this function when the light is emanating from behind the subject and the subject 
appears dark.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or  .
1Press the button in the center of the 
cursor button to display the icon 
shown in the illustration.
2Press the cursor button right, then 
select the [
ª] backlight 
compensation icon.
≥The [ª] icon flashes orange, then lights 
white.
≥The image on the screen will become brighter.
To return to normal recording
Select the [ª] icon again.
Backlight...

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¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the menu button, then use the 
cursor button to select 
[BASIC]>[ WIND CUT]>[ON]. 
(P26)
To cancel the wind noise reduction function
Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select 
[ BASIC]>[ WIND CUT]>[OFF]. (P26)
This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs (16:9) and regular TVs (4:3).
∫Recording images with a 16:9 aspect ratio
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the menu button, then use the 
cursor button to...