Panasonic Sdr S100 Operating Instructions Manual

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 Press the record button all the way 
down (as far as it will go) to record.
To record still pictures clearly
≥When zooming in on the subject with a magnification of 4k to 10k, it is difficult to 
reduce the slight shaking from holding this unit by hand. We recommend decreasing 
the zoom magnification and approaching the subject when recording.
≥You can record stable pictures without shaking by using a tripod and the remote 
control.
∫Screen indications in still picture recording mode
1 Quality of still pictures
2 Size of still pictures
3 Remaining number of still pictures
(Flashes red when [R 0] appears.) 
≥The sound cannot be recorded.
≥When the access lamp is lit, do not 
operate the mode dial.
≥When the access lamp is lit, do not insert 
or remove an SD card.
≥If the write protection switch on the SD 
card is set to [LOCK], it cannot be 
used for recording. (P15)
≥Another product may degrade or not play 
back still pictures recorded on this unit.
≥If set [PICT. QUALITY] to [ ], 
mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a 
playback image depending on the picture 
content.
≥When the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to other 
than [640], the mega pixel recording 
mode is set.
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∫Number of pixels and picture quality for still picture recording
PICTURE SIZE
Changing the recording size
1Press the menu button, use the 
cursor button to select 
[BASIC]>[ PICTURE SIZE], 
then set the desired size. (P26)
–2048:2048k1512 pixels
–1280:1280k960 pixels
–640:640k480 pixels
–HDTV:1920k1080 pixels(still pictures recorded at 16:9 aspect ratio)
PICT. QUALITY
Selecting the picture quality
1Press the menu button, use the 
cursor button to select 
[BASIC]>[ PICT. QUALITY], 
then set the desired picture quality. 
(P26)
– : Still pictures with a high picture quality 
are recorded.
– : Priority is given to the number of still 
pictures recorded. Still pictures are 
recorded in normal picture quality.
≥When you purchase this unit, [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [HDTV]. The sides of pictures 
recorded when [HDTV] is set may be cut at printing. Check before printing.
When using the printer with a trimming feature or other feature which cuts out both edges 
of the pictures, cancel the feature for printing. (Refer to the operating instructions of the 
printer for details.)
Recording with a shutter operation effect
You can add a shutter operation simulating sound.
Press the menu button, then use the 
cursor button to select 
[ ADVANCE]>[ SHTR EFFECT]>
[ON]. (P26)
Still picture recording (JPEG still pictures) (continued)
MENUSETUP ENTEREXIT
SCENE MODE
PICTURE SIZE
CLOCK SET BASIC
2048
1280
640
HDTV PICT.QUALITY
MENUSETUP ENTEREXIT
SCENE MODE
PICTURE SIZE
CLOCK SET BASIC
PICT.QUALITY
MENUSETUP ENTEREXIT
SHTR EFFECT ADVANCE
OFF
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∫About the shutter chance mark
≥The shutter chance mark does not appear in manual focus mode.
≥When the subject is not easily focused, focus on the subject manually. (P45)
≥You can record still pictures on the SD card even if the shutter chance mark does not 
appear, but pictures may be recorded without being focused.
≥The shutter chance mark does not appear or is difficult to display in the following 
cases.
∫About the focus area
When there is a contrasting object ahead or behind the subject in the focus area, the 
subject may not be focused. If so, move the contrasting object out of the focus area.
– When the zoom magnification is high.
– When this unit is shaken.
– When the subject is moving.
– When the subject stands against the 
light source.
– When close subjects and far subjects 
are included in the same scene.– When the scene is dark.
– When there is a bright part in the scene.
– When the scene is filled with only 
horizontal lines.
– When the scene lacks contrast.
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Use the built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1Slide the [OPENß] flash lever.
The flash rises.
≥The flash will flash when the record button is 
pressed.
Setting the flash mode
Press the menu button, then use the 
cursor button to select 
[ ADVANCE]>[
ßFLASH] and then 
select the desired setting. (P26)
–[ß]: Forced flash
–[ßA]: Auto
≥When [
ßA] is set, the ambient brightness is 
automatically detected, and only when the 
flash is judged necessary will it flash.
When the flash is not used
Close the flash by pressing it with your fingers until it clicks back into place.
Red eye reduction function 
Press
 the menu button, then use the 
cursor button to select 
[ ADVANCE]>[ RED EYE]>[ON]. 
(P26)
The [ ] indication appears.
≥Red eye phenomenon may appear depending 
on the recording conditions.
Built-in flash
MENUSETUP ENTEREXIT
FLASH
RED EYE
REC LAMPADVANCE
FLASH LEVEL1/2
O.I.S.
MENUSETUP ENTEREXIT
FLASH
RED EYE
REC LAMP ADVANCE
FLASH LEVEL1/2
OFF
ON
O.I.S.
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To adjust the brightness of the flash
Press the menu button, use the cursor 
button to select 
[ ADVANCE]>[ FLASH LEVEL], 
then set the desired brightness level. (P26)
–[ßj]: If the brightness is too high
([ßj] or [ßAj] indication will appear.) 
–[ßd0]: In normal recording
([ß] or [ßA] indication will appear.) 
–[ßi]: If the brightness is insufficient
([ßi] or [ßAi] indication will appear.) MENUSETUP ENTEREXIT
FLASH
RED EYE
REC LAMP ADVANCE
FLASH LEVEL1/2
O.I.S.
≥Do not accidentally press or cover the 
flash with your fingers when holding the 
camera.
≥Store the flash when it is not being used.
≥The unit, even when its flash has been 
closed, automatically determines if the 
flash is necessary by detecting the 
ambient brightness. (If it determines that 
the flash is necessary, the [ß] indication 
flashes yellow.)
≥When the [ß] ([ßi]/[ßj]) indication or 
the [ßA] ([ßAi]/[ßAj]) indication is 
displayed, the flash can be lit. If the 
indication is flashing or not displayed, the 
flash cannot be lit.
≥The available range of the flash is 
approx. 1 m to 2 m (3.3 feet to 6.6 feet) in 
a dark place. Pictures will appear dark or 
reddish when they are recorded by using 
the flash at distances greater than 2 m 
(6.6 feet).≥When setting the flash to [ßA] and 
adjusting the shutter speed or iris/gain at 
the same time, the indication [ßA] etc. 
may disappear and the flash may not 
flash.
≥Using the flash fixes the shutter speed of 
1/750 or faster to 1/500.
≥The picture may become out of focus in a 
dark place. If so, adjust the focus 
manually. (P45)
≥The picture may appear dark if flash is lit 
in front of a white background.
≥Keep the flash stored in locations where 
using a flash is prohibited.
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You can record still pictures on an SD card using the timer.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1Press the button in the center to 
display the icon shown in the figure.
2Press the cursor button left to select 
the [Ø] self-timer icon.
The [Ø10] icon flashes orange, then lights 
white.
≥Each time the left cursor button is pressed, the 
indication changes by one setting in the 
following order: [
Ø10]>[Ø2]>setting 
cancelled.
–
Ø10: Starts recording after 10 seconds
–Ø2: Starts recording after 2 seconds
3Press the record button.
After the indication lamp and the [Ø10] or 
[Ø2] indication flash for the time which has 
been set, recording will start. After recording, 
the self-timer is cancelled.
1Indication lamp
≥When the record button is pressed halfway 
and then all the way, the subject will be 
brought into focus when the record button was 
pressed halfway.
≥When the record button is pressed all the way 
at once, the subject will be focused just before 
the recording.
To stop the timer midway through 
Press the [MENU] button. (The self-timer setting is cancelled.)
Self-timer recording
This is for recording using the timer.
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≥By operating the [ON/OFF] switch or 
mode dial, the self-timer standby mode is 
canceled.
≥Depending on the time taken to bring the 
subject into focus, the recording may take 
longer than set to start.≥Setting the self-timer to [Ø2] is a good 
way to prevent image shake when the 
record button is pressed while using a 
tripod etc.
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Playback
1 Rotate the mode dial to select  .
The lens cover closes automatically.
The motion pictures (up to 12 scenes) recorded 
on the SD card are displayed as thumbnails.
2 Press the cursor button up, down, left 
or right to select the scene to be 
played back.
1Scene number
2Bar graph display
The selected scene will be encircled by a red 
frame.
≥When 13 or more scenes have been recorded, 
the next (or previous) page is displayed by 
pressing the cursor button.
≥If you press and hold the cursor button up or down, you can advance 12 scenes at a 
time. The screen will not change at this time, but the scene numbers and bar graph 
display will change so release the button when you have arrived at the page with the 
scene you want to playback.
3 Press the button in the center of the 
cursor button.
The selected scene is played back on the full 
screen.
The operation icon is automatically displayed on 
the LCD monitor.
1The date/time display reflects the recording 
start date and time so it will remain 
unchanged during recording.
4 Press the cursor button up, down, left 
or right
 to operate.
Playback/Pause: Press .Review playback: Continue to press :.Cue playback: Continue to press 9.Stop the playback, and show the thumbnails:
Press Ù.
≥When the : or 9 button is pressed briefly, you can review or cue to the 
beginning of scenes (skip playback).
≥No sound will be heard during review playback or cue playback.
Motion picture playback (MPEG2 motion pictures)
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≥When the amount of time recorded on the scene is short, playback may not be possible.
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Slow-motion playback
The motion pictures will be played back at a speed approx. 1/5 the normal speed.
1) Press the cursor button up during 
motion picture playback to pause the 
playback.
2) Keep pressing the cursor button right. 
(Slow-motion pictures will be played 
back in reverse when you keep pressing 
the cursor button left.)
≥Normal playback is restored when the cursor 
button up is pressed.
≥The sound is muted during 
slow-motion 
playback.
Frame-by-frame playback
The motion picture is advanced one frame at a time.
1) Press the cursor button up during 
motion picture playback to pause the 
playback.
2) Press the cursor button right. (The 
frames will be advanced one at a time in 
the reverse direction when you press 
the cursor button left.)
≥Normal playback is restored when the cursor 
button up is pressed.
To adjust volume
Adjusting the speaker volume, or the headphone volume when using headphones 
(optional), during playback.
Move the volume lever to change the 
volume level.
–Towards [r]:increases the volume
–Towards [s]:decreases the volume
≥The further the [ ] indication moves to the 
right (towards the “_” end), the higher the 
volume level becomes.
≥When the adjustment is completed, the 
volume indication will disappear.
Motion picture playback (MPEG2 motion pictures) (continued)
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Playing back motion pictures by date
1) Press the menu button, then use the 
cursor button to select 
[PLAYSETUP]#[PLAYMODE]#
[BY DATE]. (P26)
≥When [PLAY MODE] is set to [VIEW ALL], all 
recorded motion pictures will be played back 
in succession. (
[ ALL] is displayed.)
2) Press the cursor button up or down to 
select the date for playback, then press 
the button in the 
center.≥Once the playback of one motion picture is 
started, any other motion pictures recorded 
on the same day will then be played back in 
succession. (
[ 01] etc. is displayed.)
Repeat playback
Press the menu button, then use the 
cursor button to select 
[PLAYSETUP]#[ REPEAT PLAY]#
[ON]. (P26)
The [ ] indication appears on the thumbnail 
and full screen views.
≥In order to cancel the repeat playback mode, 
set [REPEAT PLAY] to [OFF]. 
Resuming the previous playback
Press the menu button, then use the 
cursor button to select 
[PLAYSETUP]#[RESUMEPLAY]
#[ON]. (P26)
≥If playback of a motion picture is stopped, [R] 
appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped 
scene.
≥If playback is stopped at any point during a motion picture while [RESUME PLAY] is set to 
[OFF], the next time the motion picture is played back, it will be from the beginning.
≥[RESUME PLAY] is set to [OFF] if an SD card with the write protection switch at the 
[LOCK] position is inserted. (P15)
∫About motion picture mode compatibility
≥This unit can play back MPEG2 formatted files.
≥This unit is based on the SD-Video standard.
≥
This unit may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded or created on another product 
and another product may degrade or not play back motion pictures recorded on this unit.
≥Motion pictures less than approximately 2 seconds cannot be played back.
≥The thumbnails of motion pictures that cannot be played back are displayed in shades of 
blue and white. (P101)
MENUSETUP ENTEREXIT
PLAY MODE
REPEAT PLAY PLAY SETUP
VIEW ALL
BY DATE
RESUME PLAY
LOCK
MENUSETUPENTEREXIT
VIEW BY DATE
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MENUSETUP ENTEREXIT
PLAY MODE
REPEAT PLAY PLAY SETUP
OFF
ON RESUME PLAY
LOCK
MENUSETUP ENTEREXIT
PLAY MODE
REPEAT PLAY PLAY SETUP
OFF
ON RESUME PLAY
LOCK
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1 Rotate the mode dial to select  .
The lens cover closes automatically.
The still pictures (up to 12 scenes) recorded on 
the SD card are displayed as thumbnails.
2 Press the cursor button up, down, left 
or right
 to select the scene to be 
played back.
1Scene number
2Bar graph
The selected scene will be encircled by a red 
frame.
≥When 13 or more scenes have been recorded, 
the next (or previous) page is displayed by 
pressing the cursor button.
≥If you press and hold the cursor button up or down, you can advance 12 scenes at a 
time. The screen will not change at this time, but the scene numbers and bar graph 
display will change so release the button when you have arrived at the page with the 
scene you want to display.
3 Press the button in the center of the 
cursor button.
The selected scene is played back on the full 
screen.
The operation icon is automatically displayed on 
the LCD monitor.
4 Press the cursor button up, down, left 
or right
 to operate.
: Slide show (playback of the still pictures 
on the SD card in numerical order) start/
pause. 
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: Plays back the previous picture.
: Plays back the next picture.
∫: Stops the playback, and shows the 
thumbnails.
¢Only when SLIDE SHOW has been selected. 
(P61)
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