Panasonic Sdr S100 Operating Instructions Manual

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26 LCD monitor (P21, 107) 
27 Power LCD button [POWER LCD] (P30)
28 Reset button [RESET] (P101)
29 Card access lamp [ACCESS] (P15)
30 Card slot open lever (P14)
31 Card slot cover (P14)
32 Strap fixture (P12)
Lens hood
1In order to remove the lens 
hood, rotate it 
counter-clockwise. 
2In order to fit it, put into slot A, 
and then rotate it clockwise.
Tripod mount
This is a hole for attaching this unit to a tripod 
(optional). (Please carefully read the operating 
instructions for how to attach the tripod to the unit.) 
This unit does not have a hole for a tripod pin so 
attach it to a tripod without a tripod pin. If you try to 
forcibly attach this unit to a tripod with a fixed tripod 
pin, this unit may get scratched or damaged.
≥When a tripod is used, you can perform 
operations easily using the remote control.
≥When the tripod is used, the card slot cover and 
battery cover cannot be opened. Insert an SD card or the battery before attaching 
this unit to the tripod. (P14, 16)
1 Camera base
26
27
30
31
32 29
28
Due to limitations in LCD production 
technology, there may be some tiny bright or 
dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. 
However, this is not a malfunction and does 
not affect the recorded picture.
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Multi-connector [MULTI]
Only connect the supplied multi cable and supplied headphone cable to this connector 
as the sound may not be output correctly if you connect other cords. 
∫Connecting headphones 1 (optional:‰ 3.5 mm stereo mini plug) 
using the headphone cable (supplied) 2
Hand strap fixture
We recommend using the hand 
strap (supplied) to prevent the unit 
from dropping.
1
 Hand strap
Remote control
1 On-screen display button [OSD] (P71)
2 Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (P29)
3 Menu button [MENU] (P26)
4 Delete button 
 (P63)
5 Playback/Pause button [ ] 
(P13, 57, 60)
¢
6 Fast-rewind button [:] 
(P13, 57, 60)¢
7 Stop button [∫] (P13, 57, 60)¢
8 Fast-forward button [9] 
(P13, 57, 60)¢
9 Recording start/stop button 
[START/STOP]¢
10 Zoom/volume button [T]/[W]¢
11 Enter button [ENTER] (P13)
¢
Recording operations, playback operations 
and volume adjustment
These buttons work in the same way as the 
corresponding buttons on this unit.
Parts identification and handling (continued)
MULTI
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1
OSD
MENU
ENTER
DATE/ 
TIMESTART/ 
STOP1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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∫Install a button-type battery (supplied) in the remote control
1) While pressing the stopper 1, pull out 
the battery holder.
2) Set the button-type battery with its (i) 
mark facing upward 2 and get the 
battery holder back in place.
∫About the button-type battery
≥When the button-type battery runs down, replace it with a new battery (CR2025). 
The battery typically lasts about one year; the actual life may be less with heavy use.
≥Keep the button-type battery out of the reach of children.
∫Remote control usable range
The distance between the remote control and the 
unit: Within approx. 5 m (15 feet)
Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and right
1Remote control sensor
≥The remote control is intended for indoor 
operation. Outdoors or under strong light, this 
unit may not operate properly even within the 
usable ranges.
∫Operating with remote control (P26)
The menu screen transition is the same as when the buttons on the main unit are used.
1) Press the [MENU] button.
2) Select a menu item.
≥The play/pause button [ ], stop button [∫], 
Fast-rewind button [:], Fast-forward 
button [9] and [ENTER] button can be 
used in place of pressing the cursor button 
up, down, left, right and the button in the 
center on this unit.
3) Press the [ENTER] button to exit the 
menu screen.
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WarningDanger of explosion if battery is 
incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or 
equivalent type recommended by the 
equipment manufacturer. Discard used 
batteries according to manufacturer’s 
instructions.
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not 
recharge, disassemble, heat above 
100 °C (212 °F) or incinerate. Keep the 
Button-Type battery out of the reach of 
children. Never put Button-Type battery 
in mouth. If swallowed, call your doctor.Replace battery with Panasonic PART 
NO. CR2025 only. Use of another battery 
may present a risk of fire or explosion.
Caution: Battery may explode if 
mistreated.
Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep 
away from children. 
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose 
of in fire.
1
MENU
ENTER
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Before inserting/removing an SD card, be sure to turn the power [OFF]. (P18)
If the SD card is inserted or removed with the power turned on, this unit may 
malfunction or the data recorded on the SD card may be lost.
1Open the LCD monitor and then slide 
the card slot open lever 1 to open the 
card slot cover.
2Insert/remove the SD card into/from 
the card slot 2.
ALabel side
≥When inserting an SD card, face the label side 
towards you and press it straight in with one 
stroke as far as it goes.
≥When removing the SD card, open the card 
slot cover and press the center of the SD card 
and then pull it straight out.
3Securely close the card slot cover.
Inserting/Removing an SD card
1
2
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∫About the SD Memory Cards that you can use
¢The recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording. (P35)
∫About the SD card
≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SD card.
≥Electrical noise, static electricity, or failure of this unit or the SD card may damage or 
erase the data stored on the SD card. We recommend saving important data on a 
PC by using the USB cable (supplied) or MotionSD STUDIO. (P73) (When saving 
images recorded using this unit to a PC, you must use MotionSD STUDIO. )
≥When using an SD card on which data has been written many times, the remaining 
time left for recording may be reduced. (P35)
∫About the card access lamp
≥When this unit accesses the SD card (reading, recording, playback, erasing, etc.), 
the access lamp lights up.
≥If the following operations are performed when the access lamp is lit, then the SD 
card or the recorded data may be damaged or this unit may malfunction.
– Opening the card slot cover and inserting or removing the SD card.
– Operating the [ON/OFF] switch or the mode dial.
∫About the write protection switch on the SD Memory Card
≥The SD Memory Card has a write protection switch 1 on it. If the 
switch is moved to [LOCK], you cannot write to the SD card, 
delete the data on it or format it. If it is moved back, you can.
Recording mode
SD card capacity
8MB, 16MB32 MB, 64 MB, 
128 MB256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 
2GB (Maximum)
Motion picture 
recording modeCannot be 
used.Cannot be 
guaranteed in 
operation¢Refer to page 34.
Still picture 
recording modeCan be used.
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1Remove the battery cover.
1While pushing the battery cover,
2 slide it in the direction of the arrow.
2Insert the battery.
1Place the battery label side up.
2 Insert the projecting parts of the battery 
in the holes on the unit.
3 Put the battery cover back in its 
original place.
A Label
B Projecting parts
Removing the battery
Remove the battery cover, then 
remove the battery.
≥After removing the battery, put the battery 
cover back in its original place.
Inserting/Removing the Battery
1 1
2
2
A
1
2 3
B
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When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this unit.
¬Set the power switch to [OFF]. (P18)
Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) A 
to this unit and the AC outlet.
1Open this unit’s terminal cover.
2Connect the AC adaptor to this unit’s DC 
input terminal [DC IN 9.3V].
3Connect the AC mains lead to the AC 
adaptor, then the AC outlet.
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.
≥If the status indicator blinks faster or slower, 
refer to page 106.
∫Connecting to the AC outlet
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.)
∫Charging time and recordable time
The times shown in the table below show the times at a temperature of 25oC (77oF) 
and a humidity of 60%. This is just a guide. If the temperature is higher or lower than 
the specified value, the charging time will become longer.
≥The intermittent recordable time refers to recordable time when the recording and 
stopping operations are repeated. In reality, it may be shorter than this.
≥“1h 30 min” indicates 1 hour 30 minutes.
Charging the Battery
DC IN 9.3V
1
2
3
B
A
The AC Cable is for use with this unit only. Do 
not use it with other devices or use the AC  
Cable for other devices with this unit.
Battery model 
numberVo l t a g e /
capacityCharging timeMaximum 
continuously 
recordable timeIntermittent 
recordable time
Supplied battery/CGA-S303
 (optional)7.4 V/
760 mAhApprox. 
1h30minApprox. 
1h20minApprox. 
45 min
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The recordable time will become shorter 
when you use this unit with the LCD monitor lit 
up by pressing the [POWER LCD] button.
≥The batteries heat up after use or charging. 
The unit and the SD card also heat up during 
use. This is not a malfunction. 
≥Along with the reduction of the battery 
capacity, the display will change: 
####
. If the battery discharges, 
then  ( ) will flash.
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How to turn on the power
Set the power switch to [ON].The status indicator 1 lights red and, in motion 
picture recording mode or still picture recording 
mode (P20), the lens cover opens.
How to turn off the power
Set the power switch to [OFF].The status indicator goes out and the lens cover 
closes.
≥If the LCD monitor is closed in motion picture 
recording mode or still picture recording mode 
(P20), the power turns off.
Quick start
If quick start is set and then the LCD monitor is closed while the unit’s power is still on, 
the unit will be ready for recording about 1.5 seconds after the LCD monitor is next 
opened.
Use the quick start function when stopping recording for a few moments.
≥The quick start function can be set in the following cases.
– In motion picture recording mode, when the SD card is inside this unit
– In still picture recording mode, when the SD card is inside this unit
To set quick start function
Press the menu button B, use the 
cursor button A to select 
[ SETUP]#[ QUICK START], and 
then set the function to [ON]. (P26)
When the LCD monitor is closed, the quick start 
standby mode is established.
1The status indicator lights green.
≥If quick start is set, the lens cover does not 
close.
If the quick start function is set
When the LCD monitor is opened, the unit 
goes into recording standby. 
2When the LCD monitor is opened, the status 
indicator lights red.
Turning the unit on/off
OFF
ON
1
OFF
ON
MENUSETUP ENTEREXIT
DISPLAY
FORMAT CARD DATE/TIME
QUICK STARTSETUP
OFF
ON
1/3
DATE FORMAT
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A
B
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To cancel quick start
Press the menu button, use the cursor button to select [ SETUP]# 
[ QUICK START]#[OFF]. (P26)
≥To cancel quick start standby, turn off the 
power.
≥Quick start standby is canceled after 
5 minutes have elapsed. 
In this case, the unit cannot be 
quick-started and it takes longer for it to 
start operating.
≥Quick start standby is canceled if the 
mode dial is switched to a mode other 
than motion picture recording mode or 
still picture recording mode.
≥Since about half the power of normal 
recording is used in quick start standby, 
using quick start reduces the recordable 
time.
≥If quick star t is not set, it takes longer for 
this unit to star t operating, but the 
amount of power consumed when the 
LCD monitor is closed is reduced.≥When the LCD monitor is opened in 
quick start standby status, the zoom 
magnification is set to the 1k 
(approximately). This may cause the size 
of the image to be different from the size 
before standby status was established.
≥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.)
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The Mode Dial is used to switch between recording and playback modes.
Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely.
Set the desired mode 1.
Rotate the mode dial, and set the 
desired mode pictograph to the 
position shown in the illustration.
Motion picture 
recording mode 
(P33)
Use this to record 
motion pictures 
(MPEG2).
The unit can be used as a Web camera when 
it is connected to a PC.
Motion picture 
playback mode 
(P57)
Use this to play back 
motion pictures 
recorded with this 
unit.
Still picture recording mode (P50)
Use this to record still pictures (JPEG).
The unit can be used as a Web camera 
when it is connected to a PC.
Still picture playback mode (P60)
Use this to play back still pictures 
recorded with this unit.
PC Connection mode (P73)
Use MotionSD STUDIO (This can be installed from the supplied CD-ROM.) to view an 
SD card’s pictures on a PC or to import them to a PC.
Selecting a mode
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