Panasonic Sdr S100 Operating Instructions Manual

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Reduces the image shaking due to hand movement when recording.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or  .
Press the menu button, then use the 
cursor button to select 
[ ADVANCE]>[ O.I.S.]>[ON]. 
(P26)
To cancel the image stabilizer function
Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select 
[ ADVANCE]>[ O.I.S.]>[OFF]. (P26)
Image stabilizer function
This is for reducing image shakes during recording.
MENUSETUP ENTEREXIT
D.ZOOM
REC LAMP O.I.S.
ZOOM MIC ADVANCE
OFF
ON MAGICPIX
≥In still picture recording mode, pressing 
the record button halfway increases the 
effect of the image stabilizer function. 
(MEGA OIS)
≥When a tripod is used, we recommend 
that you turn the image stabilizer off.≥It may not be possible to compensate for 
image shake when the unit is shaken 
greatly or the person recording is chasing 
a fast-moving subject to record it.
≥In the following case, the image stabilizer 
function may not work effectively.
– When the digital zoom is used
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This function allows you to record color subjects in dark locations to stand out against 
the background.
Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record images free from vibration.
≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the menu button, then use the 
cursor button to select 
[ ADVANCE]>[MAGICPIX]>
[ON]. (P26)
After exiting the menu screen, the unit is in 
manual focus mode. Press the cursor button left 
or right to bring the subject into focus manually. 
(P45)
In the following cases, press the button in the 
center of the cursor button twice to display the 
manual focus indication and then focus the 
subject.
≥If MagicPix is set to [ON] when it has 
already been set to [ON].
≥If the mode is changed when MagicPix is 
set to [ON].
To cancel the MagicPix function
Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select 
[ ADVANCE]>[MAGICPIX]>[OFF]. (P26)
MagicPix functions
This allows recording in dark locations.
MENUSETUP ENTEREXIT
D.ZOOM
ZOOM MIC ADVANCE
OFF
ON MAGICPIX
REC LAMPO.I.S.
≥If set in a bright place, the screen may become whitish for a while.
≥The MagicPix function makes the signal charging time of CCD up to approximately 30k 
longer than usual, so that dark scenes invisible to the naked eye can be recorded 
brightly. For this reason, bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not 
a malfunction.
≥If you turn off the power, the MagicPix function is canceled.
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When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum 
shutter speeds and apertures.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or  .
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] 
switch to [MANUAL].
2Press the menu button, use the 
cursor button to select 
[BASIC]>[ SCENE MODE], 
then select the desired mode. (P26)
To cancel the scene mode function
Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select 
[BASIC]>[ SCENE MODE]>[OFF]. (P26)
≥You can also cancel the scene mode function by setting the [AUTO/MANUAL/
FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].
Scene mode
This is for recording in various situations.
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS
MENUSETUP ENTEREXIT
SCENE MODE
WIDE WIND CUT
CLOCK SET BASIC
 
OFF
REC MODE
IndicationModeRecording conditions
5SportsTo record sports scenes or scenes where there are 
quick motions
PortraitTo make persons stand out against the background
Low lightTo make the scene lighter at dusk or other dark times
SpotlightTo make the subject under a spotlight look more 
attractive
Surf & snowTo record images at dazzling places such as ski slopes 
and beaches
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Scene mode (continued)
Sports mode
≥For slow-motion playback or playback 
pause of recorded scenes, this mode 
prevents camera shakes.
≥During normal playback, the scene 
movement may not look smooth.
≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, 
mercury light or sodium light because the 
color and brightness of the playback 
scene may change.
≥If you record a subject illuminated with 
strong light or a highly reflective subject, 
vertical lines of light may appear.
≥If the brightness is insufficient, the sports 
mode does not function. The [5] 
indication flashes.
≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen 
may flicker.Portrait mode
≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen 
may flicker. If this happens, change the 
scene mode setting to [OFF].
Low light mode
≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able 
to be recorded finely.
Spotlight mode
≥If the recording subject is extremely 
bright, the recorded scene may become 
whitish and the periphery of the recorded 
scene extremely dark.
Surf & snow mode
≥If the recording subject is extremely 
bright, the recorded scene may become 
whitish.
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If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then manual focusing is available.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or  .
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] 
switch to [MANUAL].
2Move the switch down and set it to 
the [FOCUS] position.
≥The manual focus indication [1MF] will be 
displayed.
3Press the cursor button left or right to 
bring the subject into focus.
≥When focused with a wide angle, the subject 
may not be in focus when zoomed in. First, 
zoom in on the subject, and then focus on it.
To restore to the automatic adjustment
Move the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch down again to the [FOCUS] position.
≥You can also restore the auto focusing by setting the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] 
switch to [AUTO].
Manual focus adjustment
This allows subjects to be focused manually.
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS
MNL
MNL
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The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on 
the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or  .
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] 
switch to [MANUAL].
The icon shown in the illustration is displayed 
automatically.
2Press the cursor button down to 
select the white balance indication 
(such as  ).
3Press the cursor button left or right to 
select the white balance mode.
To restore to the automatic adjustment
Set the white balance mode to [ ].
≥You can also restore the automatic adjustment by [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch 
to [AUTO].
White balance
This is for recording in natural colours.
MNL
MNL
AW B
MNL
IndicationModeRecording conditions
Auto white balance adjustment
Indoor mode (for recording 
under incandescent lamps)Incandescent lights, halogen lamps
Outdoor modeOutdoors under a clear sky
Manual adjustment mode
Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, 
some fluorescent lights
Lights used for wedding receptions at 
hotels, stage spotlights in theatres,
sunrise, sunset, etc.
AW B
AW B
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To set the white balance manually
Select [ ] mode, fill the screen with a 
white subject and then press the cursor 
button
 up to select the [ ] indication.
≥When the [ ] display changes from flashing to 
on, setting is complete.
About flashing of the [ ] indication
When the manual adjustment mode is selected≥Flashing indicates that the white balance previously adjusted is stored. This setting is 
stored until the white balance is adjusted again.
When white balance cannot be set in the manual adjustment mode≥White balance may not be adjusted properly in the manual adjustment mode in dark 
places. If so, use the auto white balance mode.
During setting in the manual adjustment mode≥The [ ] indication flashes while settings are being performed in set mode. Upon 
completion of the settings, it stops flashing and lights instead.
∫About the white balance sensor
Do not cover the white balance sensor 1 during recording, or it 
may not function properly.
∫About the black balance adjustment
This is one of the 3CCD system functions that 
automatically adjusts the black when the white 
balance is set in the manual adjustment mode. 
When the black balance is adjusted, the screen 
will temporarily be black. (The black balance 
cannot be adjusted manually.)
1Black balance adjustment in progress (flashes)
2White balance adjustment in progress (flashes)
3Adjustment completed (lights)
MNL
≥When setting both the white balance and 
the iris/gain, set the white balance first.≥Whenever recording conditions change, 
re-set the white balance for correct 
adjustment.
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Shutter Speed
Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. 
Aperture
Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or  .
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] 
switch to [MANUAL].
The icon shown in the illustration is displayed 
automatically.
2 Press the cursor button down several 
times and select the shutter speed 
indication (such as 1/60) or iris/gain 
indication (such as F2.0, 0dB).
3Press the cursor button left or right to 
make the adjustment.
1Shutter speed:
y1/60 to 1/8000
y1/30 to 1/2000
≥The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 (1/2000) 
is faster.
2Iris value:
CLOSE>(F16 to F2.0)>OPEN
≥The closer to “OPEN” the value selected, 
the brighter the iris value becomes.
3Gain value: 0dB>18dB
≥If the value does not become “OPEN”, you 
cannot adjust the gain value.
To restore to automatic adjustment
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].
Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment
MNL
MNL
1//66066//F2.0
1/66066
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∫When recording fast-moving objects, then playing them back as still 
pictures for viewing
General guidelines for the shutter speed
≥For recording golf swings or tennis shots: 1/500 to 1/2000
≥For recording volleyball matches: 1/100 to 1/350
≥For recording jet coaster rides: 1/500 to 1/1000

≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, 
mercury light or sodium light because the 
colour and brightness of the playback 
image may change.
≥If you increase the shutter speed 
manually, the sensitivity lowers and 
accordingly the gain value increases 
automatically, which may increase the 
noises on the screen.
≥You may see vertical lines of light in the 
playback image of a brightly shining 
subject or highly reflective subject, but 
this is not a malfunction.
≥During normal playback, image 
movement may not look smooth.
≥When recording in an extremely bright 
place, the screen may change color or 
flicker. If so adjust the shutter speed 
manually to 
1/60 or 1/100.
≥If the gain value is increased, the noise 
on the screen increases.
≥Depending on the zoom magnification, 
there are iris values that are not 
displayed.
≥When setting both the shutter speed and 
the iris/gain value, set the shutter speed 
and then set the iris/gain value.
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For the number of still pictures to be recorded on an SD card, refer to P88.
1 Rotate the mode dial to select  .
The lens cover opens automatically.
2 Press the record button halfway (not 
all the way down) to bring the subject 
into focus.

(In auto focusing mode only)
1Shutter chance mark
2Focus area
3Shutter speed
4Iris/gain
The shutter speed and the iris/gain value are 
fixed and the unit focuses on the subject 
automatically.
≥
When the record button is pressed halfway, the 
shutter chance mark is indicated as follows.
–± (The white lamp flashes.):
Focusing
–¥ (The green lamp lights up.):
When in focus (Beeps twice)
– No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful 
(2 beeps 4 times)
≥If you set [O.I.S.] to [ON] (P41), then the 
image stabilizer function will be more effective. 
([ ] will be indicated.)
≥The shutter chance mark is indicated as 
follows when the record button is not pressed 
halfway. Please use it as a guide for recording.
–¥ (The green lamp lights up.):
When in focus and a good picture can be 
recorded
–± (The white lamp lights up.):
Almost in focus
Still picture recording (JPEG still pictures)
PC
1/60
F2.0
0dB
MEGA
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