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) and set to wide mode at the time of 
purchase. To watch images on normal TVs (4:3), change the wide mode setting before 
recording (P40) or when playing back the images on the TV screen (P71). 
∫Basic camera holding
≥Open the LCD monitor.
Recording cannot start when the LCD monitor 
is closed. However, even if the LCD monitor is 
closed during recording, the power does not 
turn off until recording is ended.
≥The angle of the LCD monitor can be adjusted 
to suit what you want to record.
≥We recommend attaching the hand strap 4 
(supplied) to prevent the camera from dropping.
≥Do not cover the White balance sensor 3 with 
your fingers, etc.
≥Do not cover the lens, the front of the flash 1 or the built-in stereo microphone 2 
with your fingers.
Check before recording
Depending on the TV connected, 
the sides of the images (the part 
outside the dotted line) being 
played may not appear. We 
recommend widening the recording 
range of the objects you want to 
record beforehand.
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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 [ ] indication appears on the screen.)
–Automatic white balance:P103
–Auto focus: P104
Check before recording (continued)
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS
AUTO
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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 less than 1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes 
red.)
Motion picture recording (MPEG2 motion pictures)
PC
R  0h02mR  0h02m0h00m10s0h00m10s0h00m10s1
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3SPR  0h02m
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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 recording.
  
¢No longer made.
≥Operation in motion picture recording is not guaranteed with an SD card memory from 32 MB to 
2 GB except the cards above. (The recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording.)
Please confirm the latest information about SD cards that can be used for motion 
picture recording on the following website.
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/e_cam
(This website is in English only.)
Approximate recording times of motion pictures per SD card made by Panasonic
 
≥“1h 40 min” indicates 1 hour 40 minutes.
This unit records in VBR. VBR is an abbreviation for Variable Bit Rate. VBR recording 
automatically varies the bit rate (amount of data in a fixed time) depending on the 
subject being recorded. This means if a subject with sharp movements is recorded, the 
recording time per SD card is reduced.
Motion picture recording (MPEG2 motion pictures) (continued)
XPSPLPMENUSETUP ENTEREXIT
SCENE MODE
WIDE WIND CUT
CLOCK SET BASIC
 REC MODE 
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SD card memoryPro High Speed
SD Memory CardSuper High Speed
SD Memory CardHigh Speed
SD Memory Card
256 MB— RP-SDH256 —
512 MBRP-SDK512 RP-SDH512¢—
1GBRP-SDK01G RP-SDH01G¢RP-SDQ01G
2GBRP-SDK02G —Supplied SD card/RP-SDQ02G
SD card memory
256 MBApprox. 3 min Approx. 6 min Approx. 12 min
512 MBApprox. 6 min Approx. 12 min Approx. 25 min
1GBApprox. 12 min Approx. 25 min Approx. 50 min
2GBApprox. 25 min Approx. 50 min Approx. 1 h 40 min
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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 recorded on it will be 
deleted so copy valuable data to the PC prior to formatting. (P80) (When copying data 
recorded using this unit, you must use MotionSD STUDIO. (P73))
When using any other card
When motion pictures are to be recorded, use a Panasonic SD card or another SD card 
which can be used to record motion pictures. (P34)
≥Recordable time using the battery 
(P17)
≥8 MB and 16 MB SD cards cannot be 
used for motion picture recording.
≥If the write protection switch on the SD 
card is set to [LOCK], it cannot be 
used for recording. (P15)
≥Even if there is available memory for 
recording on the SD card, it may not be 
possible to record.
≥The sound is recorded in stereo.
≥The recorded scenes are recorded on 
the SD card as one motion picture scene.
≥When recording is resumed after it was 
stopped, the scenes will be saved in a 
different scene.≥When recording motion pictures, do not 
remove the battery or disconnect the AC 
adaptor. Also do not remove the SD card 
while the [ACCESS] lamp is lit. If you do 
either of the above, a restore motion 
picture scene message is displayed 
when the SD card is next inserted or the 
power is turned back on. Be sure to 
restore the motion picture scene. (P96)
≥Mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a 
playback image in the following cases.
– When there is a complicated pattern in 
the background
– When the unit is moved too much or too 
fast
– When a subject with sharp movements 
has been recorded
(Particularly if [ REC MODE] was set 
to [ ] during recording.)
REC STOPPED.
NOW WRITING.CARD MAY NOT BE
CHECK CARD. SUITABLE.
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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 activated. 
The maximum magnification provided by the digital zoom can be switched.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the menu button, use the cursor 
button to select [ ADVANCE]> 
[ D.ZOOM], then set the desired 
magnification. (P26)
– OFF: Optical zoom only (Up to 10k)
–[25k]: Up to 25k
–[700k]: Up to 700k
Zoom in/out function
This is for moving the zoom lever to adjust the magnification.
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≥When zooming in and taking a picture 
while holding this unit by hand, we 
recommend using the image stabilizer 
function. (P41)
≥When distant subjects are brought closer, 
they are focused at about 1 m (3.3 feet) 
or more.
≥When the zoom speed is high, the 
subject may not be focused easily.≥When the zoom magnification is 1k, this 
unit can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm 
(1.6 inch) distant from the lens. (Macro 
function)
≥The zoom speed varies depending on the 
range over which the zoom lever is 
moved.
MENUSETUP ENTEREXIT
D.ZOOM
ZOOM MIC ADVANCE
OFF
25x
700x MAGICPIX
REC LAMPO.I.S.
≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded.
≥This function cannot be used in still picture recording mode.
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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 inch).
¬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 up, then 
select the [ ] tele-macro icon.
≥If the magnification is 10k or less, then it is 
automatically set to 10k.
≥The 
[] icon flashes orange, then lights 
white.
To cancel the tele-macro function
Select the [ ] icon again.
MENUSETUP ENTEREXIT
D.ZOOM
REC LAMP
ZOOM MIC ADVANCE
OFF
ON MAGICPIXO.I.S.
Tele-macro function
This is for bringing only what you want to record into focus to take close-ups.
≥If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust the focus manually. (P45)
≥In the following cases, the tele-macro function is canceled automatically.
– The zoom magnification becomes lower than 10k.
– The power is turned off or the mode dial is set to a mode other than motion picture 
recording mode or still picture recording mode.
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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 else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color, they 
will also be smoothed.
≥If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.
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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 compensation function
This is for protecting a backlit subject from being darkened.
≥In the following case, the backlight compensation is canceled automatically.
– The power is turned off or the mode dial is set to a mode other than motion picture 
recording mode or still picture recording mode.
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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 select 
[BASIC]>[WIDE]>[ON]. (P26)
∫Recording images with a 4:3 aspect ratio
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the menu button, then use the 
cursor button to select 
[BASIC]>[WIDE]>[OFF]. 
(P26)
Wind noise reduction function
This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the microphone when recording.
 
MENUSETUP ENTEREXIT
SCENE MODE
WIDE WIND CUT
CLOCK SET BASIC
OFF
ON REC MODE
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥Reduces the wind noise depending on the wind strength. (If this function is activated in 
strong winds, the stereo effect may be reduced. When the wind weakens, the stereo 
effect will be restored.) 
Wide mode
This is for selecting the screen’s aspect ratio when recording motion pictures.
MENUSETUP ENTEREXIT
SCENE MODE
WIDE WIND CUT
CLOCK SET BASIC
 OFF
ON REC MODE
MENU
 
SETUP ENTEREXIT SCENE MODE
WIDE WIND CUT
CLOCK SET BASIC
OFF
ON REC MODE
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