Panasonic Sdr S100 Operating Instructions Manual

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∫[ DISPLAY]≥OFF≥ON
The screen indications are selected as 
shown in the illustration below.
∫[ BEEP SOUND]
≥OFF≥ON
This allows operations such as starting 
and ending recording to be signalled by a 
beep.
When [OFF] is set, no beep is heard 
when an operation such as recording is 
started or ended.
1 Beep
When you start recording or turn on the 
power. Also when deleting files, when the 
confirmation message appears while 
formatting and when this unit is 
recognized by the PC or the printer. 
2 Beeps
When you pause recording or turn off the 
power.
2 Beeps 4 times
If you insert an SD card with the write 
protection switch set to 
[LOCK] when a 
recording mode has been selected. If you 
select a recording mode when an SD 
card with the write protection switch set 
to 
[LOCK] has been inserted. Check the 
sentence displayed on the screen. (P94)
∫[ POWER SAVE]
≥OFF≥5 MINUTES
[OFF]: The power saving function is not 
activated.
[5 MINUTES]:
When about 5 minutes passed without 
any operation, this unit automatically 
turns off to prevent the battery from 
running down. When you use this unit, 
turn it on again.
≥In the following cases, the power may 
not turn off even when set 
[POWER SAVE]>[5 MINUTES].
– When connecting to the AC outlet
(When using the AC adaptor)
– When connecting the unit to a PC or 
printer via the USB cable
∫[ INITIAL SET]≥YES≥NO
When there is a menu that cannot be 
selected depending on a combination of 
functions, set to [YES] for changing the 
menu settings back to the initial shipping 
condition.
∫[DEMOMODE]≥OFF≥ON
This item is used to start the unit 
demonstration.
(Only when the mode dial is at the   
or  position)
≥If you set to [DEMO MODE]>[ON] 
without inserting an SD card, this unit 
is automatically set to the 
demonstration mode for introducing its 
functions. If any button is pressed or 
operated, the demonstration mode is 
canceled. If no operations take place 
for approx. 10 minutes, the 
demonstration mode automatically 
starts. To terminate the demonstration 
mode, insert an SD card, or set to 
[DEMO MODE]>[OFF]. For normal 
use, set this function to [OFF].
Setup menu
ONR 0h00m;0h00m00s
  3:42 PM
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SP
OFF;
  3:42 PM
DEC 15 2005
DEMO
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Recording indications
1 Motion picture recording2 Still picture recording
Indications
R 0h00m12R1700

  3:42 PM
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;0h00m00s;
  3:42 PM
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SPO.I.S.AUTOO.I.S.AUTO
Remaining battery power
R 0h00mRemaining time left for 
recording
0h00m00sTime code
12:30 PM
DEC 15 2005Date/Time indication
Ô/; (Red)Recording
; (Green) Recording pause
Digital zoom
Aut o mode
Manual mode
MFManual focus
2t
Zoom magnification 
indication
Back light mode
Image stabilizer
Powe r  L C D
1/60Shutter speed
OPEN/F2.4F number
6dBGain value
WEB CAMERA mode
Soft skin mode
Tele macro
MagicPix function
Zoom microphone
Wind noise reduction
, , Motion picture recording 
mode
AUTO
MNL
O.I.S.
WEB
ZOOM
XPSPLP
Sports mode
Portrait mode
Low light mode
Spotlight mode
Surf & snow mode
Auto white balance
Indoor mode (recording 
under incandescent lamp)
Outdoor mode
Manual adjustment mode
ß, ßs, ßr, ßA, ßAr,
ßAsVideo flash
Red eye reduction
Ó(White)
Ô(Green)Shutter chance mark
Ø
10, Ø2Self-Timer recording
MEGA OIS
Number of recording pixels 
for still pictures
2048k1512
1280k960
640k480
1920k1080
, Still picture quality
R18Remaining number of still 
pictures (Flashes in red 
when [R 0] appears.)
AW B
MEGA
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Playback indications
1 Motion picture playback2 Still picture playback
Confirmatory indications
12
R22
SETUP PLAY
1/241/24
SETUP
PLAY
1/241/24
1Playback
;Pause
56Cue/Review playback
78Last/first file paused
9:Skip playback
D/ESlow motion playback
/Frame-by-frame playback
0h00m00sMotion picture playback time
Select playback
Volume adjustment
Slide show playback
100-0001Still picture folder/Scene 
number display
No. 10File number
When a printer compatible with 
PictBridge is connected
000Number of DPOF Setting
1DPOF already set (to more 
than 1)
Lock setting
RResume playback
Repeat playback
Number of recording pixels for 
still pictures
2048k1512
1280k960
640k480
1920k1080
PictBridge
2048 pixels or more
1600 or more, less than 
2048 pixels
1280 or more, less than 
1600 pixels
1024 or more, less than 
1280 pixels
800 or more, less than 
1024 pixels
640 or more, less than 
800 pixels
(The size is not displayed at 
under 640 pixels.)
For pictures not recorded with this unit, the 
size display is determined as follows 
according to the number of horizontal 
pixels. If this number is 2048, 1280 or 640, 
then [ ], [ ] or [ ] will be 
displayed respectively regardless of the 
number of ver tical pixels.
0 or
——The built-in battery is low. 
(P29)
°
≥The warning/alarm indication 
appears in face-to-face 
recording style. Return the 
direction of the LCD monitor 
in normal position and check 
the warning/alarm indication. 
(P21)
≥The warning/alarm indication 
appears during Web camera 
operations. For details of the 
warning, refer to the 
Troubleshooting. (P101)
No SD card is inserted/ 
unusable card.
QXGA
UXGA
SXGA
XGA
SVGA
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Confirmatory indications
Indications (continued)
CANNOT RECORD.Data writing to the SD card has failed.
CHECK CARD.This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognized by 
the unit.
THIS CARD CANNOT 
RECORD IN VIDEO MODE.An 8 MB or 16 MB SD card has been inserted in motion 
picture recording mode.
CARD LOCKED.The write protection switch on the SD Memory Card is set 
to [LOCK]. (P15)
SCENE NUMBER IS FULL.The number of still pictures or motion picture scenes 
(program) that can be recorded on 1 card is exceeded. 
Delete unnecessary scenes or insert a new SD card. 
(P14, 62)
PROGRAM NUMBER IS 
FULL.
NO CARD.No SD card is inserted. (P14)
CARD DOOR OPENED.The unit is being operated with the card slot open.
CARD FULL.The SD card is full. No further data can be recorded. 
Delete motion picture files or insert a new SD card. 
(P14, 62)
UNPLAYABLE CARD.The data on the SD card cannot be played back.
FILE LOCKED.You are attempting to erase protected files. (P15)
NOW ACCESSING.
PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE 
CARD.Data processing is now underway. Close the card slot and 
wait a few moments.
NO DATA.There are not any still pictures and motion pictures 
recorded on the SD card.
CARD ERROR.
PLEASE REFORMAT.SD card formatting has failed.
CANNOT SET DPOF.Writing of the DPOF setting to the SD card has failed.
CONTROL INFORMATION 
DIFFER.
CANNOT USE THIS CARD IN 
VIDEO MODE.The data on the card differs from the Video Mode 
standard. Save the data on a PC and then format the card 
before use. 
SCENE IN PROTECTED 
PROGRAM OR PLAYLIST.You are attempting to erase a protected scene or a scene 
in a play list created on another device.
LOW BATTERY.The battery is low. Recharge it. (P17)
PUSH THE RESET SWITCH.An irregularity in the equipment has been detected. 
Remove the SD card then press the reset switch to restart 
the unit. (P101)
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CHANGE TO MANUAL 
MODE.You have set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to 
[AUTO] and are attempting to set [SCENE MODE] from 
the menu screen.
CANCEL MAGICPIX MODE.You are attempting to set [SCENE MODE] from the menu 
screen while MAGICPIX is set. (P42)
TURN OFF POWER LCD.You are attempting to set [LCD AI] from the menu screen 
when the [POWER LCD] button has been pressed to 
brighten the LCD monitor.
NO INK IN PRINTER.
Check the connected printer.
NO PAPER IN PRINTER.
PRINTER ERROR.
PLEASE CONNECT AC 
ADAPTOR AND BATTERY.The AC adaptor has not been connected or the battery 
has not been inserted while the unit is connected to the 
PC in PC Connection mode.
CHANGE MODE TO USE 
USB.The USB cable is connected in the motion picture 
playback mode.
DISCONNECT USB CABLE.Another mode has been selected from the PC Connection 
mode while the USB cable was still connected.
Disconnect the USB cable and ensure that the battery has 
been inserted in the unit. Then connect the AC adaptor 
and the USB cable.
This indication appears if the USB cable remains 
connected for more than 5 minutes when a printer or the 
PC is connected.
The unit’s power cannot be turned off which the unit is 
connected to the PC.
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∫About recoveryWhen the SD card was accessed, you tried to playback a file displayed as a thumbnail in 
shades of blue and white (P101) or faulty control information or a play list created on another 
device was read, a control information recovery message or play list delete message such as 
those shown below may be displayed. (After recovery starts, it may take time depending on 
the error.)
;
;
YES
When connecting to AC adaptor or the 
remaining capacity of the battery is 
enough:
[FINISHED]
When the remaining capacity of the 
battery is low:
[PLEASE CONNECT AC ADAPTOR OR 
CHANGE BATTERY.]
NO
[CANNOT USE THIS CARD IN VIDEO 
MODE WITHOUT REPAIRING DATA 
ERROR.];
YES
When connecting to AC adaptor or the 
remaining capacity of the battery is 
enough:
[FINISHED]
When the remaining capacity of the 
battery is low:
[PLEASE CONNECT AC ADAPTOR OR 
CHANGE BATTERY.]
NO
[CANNOT USE THIS CARD IN VIDEO 
MODE WITHOUT REPAIRING DATA 
ERROR.]
≥When you recover files or delete play lists, you can record or play motion pictures again. 
Therefore, be sure to follow the instruction.
≥When data recorded on another device is recovered, it may not be possible to play back 
the data on this unit or the other device. Always use this unit to recover data recorded on it.
≥In the case that recovery fails, format the SD card with this unit (in still picture recording 
mode or still picture playback mode) or MotionSD STUDIO (P73). 
Indications (continued)
REPAIRING CONTROL DATA.  PLEASE 
CONNECT AC ADAPTOR.
DATA ERROR OCCURRED. REPAIR SD 
DATA NOW?
YES/NO
PLAYLIST ERROR. DELETE THIS 
PLAYLIST?/PLAYLIST ERROR. DELETE 
ALL PLAYLISTS?
YES/NO
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Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s 
specifications. The table below shows examples of functions restricted by 
various conditions.
Functions that cannot be used simultaneously
FunctionsConditions which
disable the 
functions
Digital zoom
MagicPix≥In still picture 
recording mode
Backlight 
compensation≥When the MagicPix 
function is used
≥When the iris/gain is 
set
Flash≥In motion picture 
recording mode
≥During demo mode
Scene mode≥When setting the 
[AUTO/MANUAL/
FOCUS] switch to 
[AUTO]
≥When the MagicPix 
function is used
Zoom≥When the record 
button is pressed 
halfway in still 
picture recording
FunctionsConditions which
disable the 
functions
Change of white 
balance≥When digital zoom 
(10k or higher) is 
used
≥When the MagicPix 
function is used
Adjusting the 
shutter speed, 
iris/gain≥When the MagicPix 
function is used
≥When the scene 
mode is used
Deleting files≥When the write 
protection switch on 
the SD card is set to 
[LOCK] (P15)
≥When the file is 
protected
Formatting≥When the write 
protection switch on 
the SD card is set to 
[LOCK] (P15) DPOF setting
LOCK setting
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Troubleshooting
ProblemCheck points
This unit cannot be 
turned on.≥Is the battery fully charged?
>Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (P17)
This unit is turned off 
automatically.≥If you do not use the unit for approximately 5 minutes, 
the power is automatically turned off to conserve the 
battery charge. (P91) To resume recording, turn the 
power back on.
The power will not turn off automatically when the 
power save function (P91) is set to [OFF].
This unit does not stay 
on long enough.≥Is the battery low?
>If the remaining battery power indication is flashing or 
the message “LOW BATTERY.” is displayed, the 
battery has run down. Charge the battery.
 (P17)
Battery runs down 
quickly.≥Is the battery fully charged?
>
Charge it with the AC adaptor. (P17)
≥Are you using the battery in an extremely cold place?
>The battery is affected by ambient temperature. In cold 
places, the operating time of the battery becomes 
shorter.
≥Has the battery worn out?
>The battery has a limited life. If the operating time is still 
too short even after the battery is fully charged, 
depending on the usage, the battery has worn out and 
can no longer be used. 
This unit cannot be 
operated though 
powered up.
This unit does not 
operate normally.≥Press the [RESET] button. (P101) If normal conditions 
are not restored yet, remove the battery or disconnect 
the AC adaptor, wait about 1 minute and then reinsert 
the battery or reconnect the AC adaptor. Then, about 
1 minute later, turn on the power again. (Conducting the 
above operation when the access lamp is on may 
destroy the data on the SD card.) 
The remote control does 
not function. ≥Has the button-type battery of the remote control run 
out?
>
Replace it with a new button-type battery. (P13)
The screen has changed 
suddenly.≥Has the demonstration started?
>If you set [DEMO MODE] to [ON] without inserting an SD 
card in motion picture recording mode or still picture 
recording mode, the unit is automatically set to the 
demonstration mode for introducing its functions. 
Normally this should be set to [OFF]. (P91)
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ProblemCheck points
Recording does not 
start although power is 
supplied to this unit and 
the SD card is correctly 
inserted.≥Has the SD card’s write protect switch been set to 
[LOCK]?
>No recording is possible while the write protect switch is 
set to [LOCK]. (P15)
≥Is the SD card’s memory full?
>If the card has no more available memory, free up some 
memory by copying some scenes to a PC (P80) and then 
deleting unnecessary scenes. (P62)
≥Is the unit set to the motion picture recording mode or 
still picture recording mode?
>No recording is possible unless the mode dial is at   
or . (P20)
≥Is the card cover open?
>
If the cover is open, this unit may not operate 
normally. Close the card cover. (P14)
Motion picture 
recording stops 
suddenly.≥Can the SD card be used for motion picture recording?
>Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture 
recording. (P34, 35)
Auto focus function 
does not work.≥Is manual focus mode selected?
>If auto mode is selected, focus is automatically adjusted. 
(P32)
≥Are you trying to record a scene which is hard to bring 
into focus in auto focus mode?
>There are some recording subjects and surroundings for 
which the auto focus does not operate correctly. (P104) If 
so, use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus. (P45)
≥Is the MagicPix set? 
>When the MagicPix is working, focusing shifts into the 
manual mode. (P45)
A sentence is displayed 
in the screen center.≥Read the contents and respond to them. (P93)
A function indication 
such as mode 
indication, remaining 
time indication, or time 
code indication is not 
shown.≥If you set [SETUP]>[DISPLAY]>[OFF], indications 
other than warnings and date indications disappear.
Sound is not played 
back from the built-in 
speaker of this unit.≥Is the volume too low?
>During playback, move the volume lever to display the 
volume indication and adjust it. (P58)
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Troubleshooting (continued)
ProblemCheck points
Although this unit is 
correctly connected to a 
TV, playback images 
cannot be seen.≥Have you selected video input on the TV? 
>Please read the operating instructions of your TV and 
select the channel that matches the input used for the 
connection.
Playback image is not 
clear.
Sound breaks up or 
noise affects the picture 
and/or sound.≥Noise may interfere with the picture and/or sound when 
the multi cable terminal becomes dirty. Wipe off any dirt 
with a soft cloth, then connect to the multi-connector.
Images played back on 
TV are cut.≥Depending on the TV connected, the sides of the images  
being played may not appear. We recommend widening 
the recording range of the objects you want to record 
beforehand.
Recorded pictures are 
not clear.≥Are you trying to record small or finely detailed objects 
with [PICT.QUALITY] set at [ ]?
>If you try to record small or finely detailed objects with 
[PICT.QUALITY] set at [ ], the images may break up 
into a mosaic-like pattern. Record with [PICT.QUALITY] 
set at [ ] instead. (P52)
A scene recorded on an 
SD card cannot be 
deleted.≥Is the scene locked?
>Locked scenes cannot be deleted. (P64)
≥For the SD Memory Card, if its write protect switch is set 
to [LOCK], then deletion is disabled. (P15)
The images on the SD 
card do not look normal.≥The data may be destroyed. It may have been destroyed 
by static or electromagnetic waves. Record important 
data on a PC or other equipment as well. (P80)
During playback, 
[UNPLAYABLE CARD.] is 
displayed.≥Data with different formats or destroyed data is being 
played back.
The indication 
disappears.
The screen is frozen.
No operation can be 
performed.≥Turn off the power to this unit. If the power cannot be 
turned off, press the [RESET] button. You can also 
remove the battery and then reinsert it or disconnect the 
AC adaptor and then reconnect it. After that, turn on the 
power again. If normal operation is still not restored, 
detach the power connected, and consult the dealer who 
you purchased this unit from.
Even if an SD card is 
formatted, it cannot be 
used.≥Either this unit or the SD card may be damaged. Please 
consult a dealer.
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