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 
SWITCH.” is displayed.≥The unit has automatically 
detected an error. To protect the 
data, remove the SD card and then 
press the [RESET] button with the 
projecting part 1 of the hand 
strap. This will restart the unit. 
When you press the [RESET] 
button, the date and time setting 
will also be reset. Set the date and 
time again.
≥Even after you press the [RESET] button, the indication 
may still appear repeatedly. If so, this unit needs repair. 
Detach the power connected, and consult the dealer 
who you purchased this unit from. Do not attempt to 
repair the appliance by yourself.
Even if connected by the 
USB cable, this unit is 
not recognized by the 
PC.≥Have you installed the Web camera driver?
>Install the driver, then check the connections.
≥Have you set this unit to the correct mode?
>The unit is not recognized if it is set to motion picture 
playback mode. (P80)
≥Select another USB terminal on the PC.
≥Check the operating environment. (P75, 76)
≥Turn on the power to this unit.
When the USB cable is 
disconnected, an error 
message will appear on PC.≥To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-click the 
 icon in the task tray and follow the instructions 
on the screen.
The warning/alarm 
indication [°] appears 
when this unit is 
operated in the WEB 
camera mode.≥Did you press the record button or any other button?
>You cannot record onto the card in the WEB camera mode.≥Have you installed the Web camera driver?
>Install the driver, then check the connections.
The [ ] indication 
flashes when this unit is 
connected to a PC.≥The unit is connected to a Windows XP PC in still 
picture playback mode.
>Connect with a printer supporting PictBridge.
The [ ] indication 
appears when the unit is 
connected to the printer.≥The unit is connected to the printer in motion picture 
recording mode or still picture recording mode.
>Change the mode to still picture playback mode.
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SETUP PLAY
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PictBridge
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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 room has been warmed 
up quickly.
≥When cool wind from an air conditioner 
is directly blown onto this unit.
≥After summer afternoon showers of 
rain.
≥When this unit is in a very humid place 
where the air is thick with steam. (e.g. 
a heated swimming pool)When this unit is taken to a location 
with a significant temperature 
difference such as from a cold place 
to a hot place.
If, for example, you have used this unit for 
recording on a ski slope and are taking it 
into a heated room, place the unit inside 
a plastic bag, remove as much of the air 
from inside the bag as possible, then seal 
the bag. Leave the unit for about an hour 
in the room so the temperature of the unit 
is close to the ambient temperature of the 
room, then use it.
What to do with the lens is 
fogged up.
Remove the battery or disconnect the AC 
adaptor and leave the unit for about 
1 hour. When the unit becomes close to 
the ambient temperature, the fog 
disappears naturally.
About condensation
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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 does not function normally 
under other light sources.
The illustration above shows the range 
over which the auto white balance 
functions. 
1) The effective range of automatic 
white balance adjustment on this unit
2) Blue sky
3) Cloudy sky (rain) 
4) TV screen
5) Sunlight
6) White fluorescent lamp
7) Halogen light bulb
8) Incandescent light bulb
9) Sunrise or sunset
10) Candlelight
Outside of the effective range of 
automatic white balance adjustment, the image will become reddish or bluish. 
Even within the effective range of 
automatic white balance adjustment, the 
automatic white balance adjustment may 
not function properly if there is more than 
one light source. For light outside the 
functional auto white balance adjustment 
range, use the manual white balance 
adjustment mode.
White balance
The images recorded by the unit may 
become bluish or reddish under the 
influence of certain light sources. To 
avoid such phenomena, adjust the white 
balance.
White balance adjustment determines 
the white colour under different light 
sources. By recognizing which is the 
white colour under sunlight and which is 
the white colour under a fluorescent light, 
the unit can adjust the balance among 
the other colours.
Since the white colour is the reference for 
all the colours (that make up light), the 
unit can record pictures in a natural hue if 
it can recognize the reference colour 
white.
Explanation of terms
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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 the same time
Since the unit focuses on whatever is at 
the center of the screen, it is difficult to 
bring the background into focus when 
close-up objects are placed in focus. 
When recording people with distant 
mountains in the background, you cannot 
focus on both the subject which is 
close-up and the objects which are in the 
distance.
Recording a subject behind dirty or 
dusty window
The subject behind the window will not be 
focused because the focus is on the dirty 
window.
Similarly, when recording something on 
the opposite side of a road with heavy 
traffic, a vehicle that happens to pass by 
may be brought into focus.Recording a subject that is 
surrounded by objects with glossy 
surfaces or by highly reflective 
objects
Since whatever is shiny or glistens is 
brought into focus, it is hard to focus on 
the subject to be recorded. The focus 
may become blurry when recording 
subjects at the seashore, in night views 
or in scenes involving fireworks or special 
lights.
Recording a subject in dark 
surroundings
The unit cannot focus correctly because 
the light information that comes through 
the lens decreases considerably.
Recording a fast-moving subject
As the focus lens-inside moves 
mechanically, it cannot keep up with a 
fast-moving subject.
When, for example, recording a sports 
event with fast moving subjects, the focus 
may lose its sharpness.
Recording a subject with little contrast
It is easy to bring subjects with a sharp 
contrast or vertical lines or stripes into 
focus. This means that a subject with little 
contrast, such as a white wall, may 
become blurry because the unit achieves 
focus based upon the vertical lines of an 
image.
Concerning MPEG2 motion 
pictures
“MPEG” stands for Moving Pictures 
Experts Group. It refers to a format for 
compressing video.
MPEG2 enables motion pictures to be 
played back more smoothly and 
attractively by sending the image data at 
a rate of 30 frames per second.
Explanation of terms (continued)
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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 damaged, or 
images may be distorted, by the strong 
magnetic fields created by speakers or 
large motors.
≥Electromagnetic wave radiation 
generated by digital circuits including 
microprocessors may adversely affect 
the unit, causing the disturbance of 
images and sounds.
≥If the unit is affected by such 
equipment and does not function 
properly, remove the battery or 
disconnect the AC adaptor. Then insert 
the battery again or connect the AC 
adaptor again.
Do not use the unit near radio trans-
mitters or high-voltage cables.
≥If you record pictures near radio 
transmitters or high-voltage cables, 
recorded images or sounds may be 
adversely affected.
Make sure to use the supplied cords 
and cables. If you use optional 
accessories, use the cords and the 
cables supplied with them.
Do not extend the cords and the 
cables.
Do not spray insecticides or volatile 
chemicals onto the unit.
≥If the unit is sprayed with such 
chemicals, its body may be marred and 
the surface finish may peel off.≥Do not leave rubber or plastic products 
in contact with the unit for a long time.
When you use the unit in a sandy or 
dusty place such as a beach, do not 
let sand or fine dust get into the body 
and terminals of the unit.
Also, keep the unit away from sea 
water.
≥Sand or dust may damage the unit. 
(Care should be taken when inserting 
and removing an SD card.)
≥If sea water splashes onto the unit, 
wipe off the water with a well rung 
cloth. Then wipe the unit again with a 
dry cloth.
When carrying the unit, do not drop or 
bump it.
≥A strong impact can break the unit’s 
casing, causing it to malfunction.
Do not use benzine, paint thinner or 
alcohol for cleaning the unit.
≥Before cleaning, detach the battery or 
pull out the AC mains lead from the AC 
mains socket.
≥The camera body may be discoloured 
and the surface finish may peel off.
≥Wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth to 
remove dust and fingerprints. To 
remove stubborn stains, thoroughly 
ring a cloth that has been soaked in a 
neutral detergent diluted with water 
and wipe the unit with it. Afterwards, 
wipe it with a dry cloth.
≥When you use a chemical dust cloth, 
follow the instructions.
Do not use the unit for surveillance 
purposes or other business uses.
≥If you use the unit for a long time, heat 
will build up inside it and this may 
cause a malfunction.
≥The unit is not intended for business 
use.
When you are not going to use the unit 
for an extended time
≥When storing the unit in a cupboard or 
cabinet, it is recommended that you 
put a desiccant (silica gel) in with it.
Cautions for Use
About this unit
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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 inserted, a minute 
amount of current continues to flow 
even if the unit’s power is off. Keeping 
the unit in this state may result in over 
discharge of the battery. The battery 
may become unusable after it is 
charged.
Prepare spare batteries when going 
out for recording.
≥In cold places such as a ski resort, the 
period during which you can record 
pictures is shortened. 
≥When you travel, do not forget to bring 
an AC adaptor (supplied) so that you 
can recharge the batteries at your 
destination.
If you drop the battery accidentally, check 
to see if the terminals are damaged.
≥Attaching a battery with damaged 
terminals can damage the unit.
Tips for storing the battery
≥The battery should be stored in the 
vinyl bag so metal does not come into 
contact with the terminals.
≥The battery should be stored in a cool 
place free from humidity, with as 
constant temperature as possible. 
(Recommended temperature: 15oC to 
25oC 
(59oF to 77oF), Recommended 
humidity: 40% to 60%) 
≥Extremely high temperatures or low 
temperatures will shorten the life of the 
battery.≥
If the battery is kept in high-temperature, 
high-humidity, or oily-smoky places, the 
terminals may rust and cause malfunctions.
≥To store the battery for a long period of 
time, we recommend you charge it 
once every year and store it again after 
you have completely used up the 
charged capacity. 
≥Dust and other matter attached to the 
battery terminals should be removed.
Do not throw old battery into fire.
≥Heating a battery or throwing it into a 
fire may result in an explosion.
≥If the operating time is very short even 
after the battery has been recharged, 
the battery has worn out. Please 
purchase a new battery.
≥Be sure to use the supplied AC 
adaptor.
≥If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, 
radio reception may be disturbed. 
Keep the AC adaptor 1 m (3.3 feet) or 
more away from the radio.
≥When using the AC adaptor, it may 
generate whirring sounds. However, 
this is normal.
≥After use, be sure to disconnect the AC 
adaptor. (If it is left connected, about 
0.1 W of current is consumed at most.)
≥Always keep the electrodes of the AC 
adaptor and battery clean.
Put this unit near the outlet to make it 
easy  for the interrupting device (plug) 
to reach it.
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.
Cautions for Use (continued)
About the battery
About the AC adaptor
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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. Contact your dealer.
When the status indicator is off:
≥Charging is completed.
≥Although charging is completed, 
trouble may have occurred in the AC 
adaptor or battery when the status 
indicator is off. Contact your dealer.
≥The memory capacity 
indicated on the label of 
an SD Card is the total of 
the capacity for copyright 
protection and 
management and the 
capacity which can be 
used on the unit, a PC etc.
≥During prolonged use, the unit’s 
surfaces and the SD card will heat up 
slightly: This is normal.
When inserting or removing the SD 
card, always set the [ON/OFF] switch 
to [OFF].
When the access lamp is illuminated 
(During access to the SD card), do not 
open the card slot cover to pull out the 
SD card, turn off the power, or cause 
any vibrations or impacts.
Do not leave the SD card in places 
where there is high temperature or 
direct sunlight, or where 
electromagnetic waves or static 
electricity are easily generated. 
Moreover, do not fold or drop the SD 
card, and do not strongly vibrate it.≥The SD card may break or the 
contents of the card may be destroyed 
or erased.
After use, be sure to eject the SD card, 
and store it away.
≥After use, or when storing or carrying 
the SD card, put it in the storage case 
(supplied).
≥Do not allow dust, water, or foreign 
substances to adhere to the terminals 
on the back of the SD card. Moreover, 
do not touch the terminals with your 
hand.
≥Keep the SD Memory Card out of reach 
of children to prevent swallowing.
≥When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe 
it with a dry soft cloth. 
≥In a place with drastic temperature 
changes, condensation may form on 
the LCD monitor. Wipe it with soft dry 
cloth.
≥When the unit has become very cold, 
for example due to storage in a cold 
area, its LCD monitor will be slightly 
darker than usual immediately after the 
power is turned on. The normal 
brightness will be restored when the 
unit’s internal temperature rises.
About the SD card
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LCD monitor
Extremely high precision technology is 
employed to produce the LCD Monitor 
screen featuring a total of 
approximately 210,000 pixels. The 
result is more than 99.99% effective 
pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels 
inactive or always lit. However, this is 
not a malfunction and does not affect 
the recorded picture.
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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
F1.8 to F2.8 (f = 3.0 mm to 30.0 mm)
35 mm equivalent
Motion picture: 45.6 mm to 456 mm (4:3)/
46.7 mm to 467 mm (16:9)
Still picture: 43.4 mm to 434 mm (4:3)/
47.0 mm to 470 mm (16:9)
Tele-macro function provided (full range AF)
Filter diameter37 mm
Zoom10k optical zoom, 25/700k digital zoom
Monitor2.8q wide LCD monitor (approx. 210 K pixels)
MicrophoneStereo (with a zoom function) 
Speaker1 dynamic type
White balance 
adjustmentAuto tracking white balance system
Standard 
illumination1,400 lx
Minimum required 
illumination12 lx (1 lx in MagicPix mode)
Recording mediaSD Memory Card (8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/128 MB/
256 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB (Maximum)) (FAT12 and FAT16 
format corresponding)
Video output level1.0 Vp-p 75h
S-Video output 
levelY Output: 1.0 Vp-p, 75h
C Output: 0.286 Vp-p, 75h
Audio output level 
(Line)316 mV, 600h
Headphones 
output level77 mV, with 32h load
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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 (8.54 oz)
Mass in operationApprox. 282g (9.95 oz)
(with supplied battery and SD Memory Card) 
Operating temperature0oCto40oC (32oF to 104oF)
Operating humidity10% to 80%
Battery operation timeSee page 17.
CompressionMPEG2 (SD-Video standard compliant)
Picture size704k480
Transfer rate: Approx. 10 Mbps (VBR), 30 fps
: Approx. 5 Mbps (VBR), 30 fps
: Approx. 2.5 Mbps (VBR), 30 fps
Audio compressionMPEG1-Layer2 compliant (stereo)
CompressionJPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 
standard), DPOF corresponding
Picture size2048k1512, 1280k960, 640k480, 1920k1080 (HDTV)
CompressionMotion JPEG-compliant
Picture size320k240 pixels (QVGA) 
Frame rateApprox. 6 fps
Power source:AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Input capacitance:0.25 A
Output:DC 9.3 V  1.0 A
Maximum voltage:DC 8.4 V
Nominal voltage:DC 7.4 V
Rated capacitance:760 mAh
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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 it 
with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by 
the warrantor.
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” 
warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or mail-in your 
product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are 
not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the 
United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser 
of a new product which was not sold “as is”. 
A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty 
service.
Carry-In or Mail-In Service
For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-272-7033.
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. 
(787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and 
DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO 
DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are 
caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from 
accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty 
installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper 
maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use 
(such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, 
Limited Warranty (For USA Only)
Panasonic Consumer Electronics 
Company, Division of Panasonic 
Corporation of North America 
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New 
Jersey 07094Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gab-
riel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 
00985
Product or Part Name Parts LaborSD Multi AV Device, SD Mobile Printer (except items 
listed below) One (1) year          
Ninety (90) days        Ninety (90) days   
Ninety (90) days   
Not Applicable   Six (6) months
Rechargeable Battery Pack,  SD Memory Card,  AC 
Adaptor, USB Reader-Writer (in exchange for 
defective item) CCD Image Sensor
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