Panasonic Sdr S15 Operating Instructions Manual

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We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (VW-VBJ10)
If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this prod\
uct.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only wit\
h the 
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used 
batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.Do not heat or expose to flame.
Do not leave the battery in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for\
 a long 
period of time with doors...

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Setup2
Charging time, recordable time and 
Remaining battery capacity indication
Charging time and recordable time
Times are given for a temperature of 25 ˚C (77 ˚F) and humidity of 60 %. 
The charging time shown in the table are approximations. In high or low \
temperatures, charging requires more time.
Supplied battery VW-VBJ10 (3.6 V, 940 mAh (minimum))
Charging time Approx. 2 h 15 min
Recordable time Maximum continuously 
recordable time Actual recordable time
Approx. 1 h 15 min...

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Setup2
Charging time, recordable time and 
Remaining battery capacity indication
Charging time and recordable time
Times are given for a temperature of 25 ˚C (77 ˚F) and humidity of 60 %. 
The charging time shown in the table are approximations. In high or low \
temperatures, charging requires more time.
Supplied battery VW-VBJ10 (3.6 V, 940 mAh (minimum))
Charging time Approx. 2 h 15 min
Recordable time Maximum continuously 
recordable time Actual recordable time
Approx. 1 h 15 min...

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Setup4
Turning power ON/OFF
(Selecting modes)Rotate the mode dial to motion picture recording/playback, still picture\
 
recording/playback or power OFF.
Set to icon of desired mode.
Power OFF
Motion picture recording mode 
(P.32)
Motion picture playback mode 
(P.58)
Still picture recording mode 
(P.34)
Still picture playback mode 
(P.61)
Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely to the desired position.The very first time that power is turned ON, a message appears prompting\
 
you to...

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Setup4
Turning power ON/OFF
(Selecting modes)Rotate the mode dial to motion picture recording/playback, still picture\
 
recording/playback or power OFF.
Set to icon of desired mode.
Power OFF
Motion picture recording mode 
(P.32)
Motion picture playback mode 
(P.58)
Still picture recording mode 
(P.34)
Still picture playback mode 
(P.61)
Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely to the desired position.The very first time that power is turned ON, a message appears prompting\
 
you to...

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1Display the menu.
The menu displayed differs 
according to mode.
2Select the top menu.
(Top menu for [] and [] 
modes)
3Enter the top menu.
or
4Select a submenu.
5Enter the selected 
submenu.
or
6Select an item.
7Enter the selected item.
Do not rotate the mode dial while menus appear on the LCD monitor.
You cannot record or perform other operations while menus appear on the 
LCD monitor.
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●
Using the cursor buttonsThe cursor buttons are used to select and enter items on menus or...

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1Display the menu.
The menu displayed differs 
according to mode.
2Select the top menu.
(Top menu for [] and [] 
modes)
3Enter the top menu.
or
4Select a submenu.
5Enter the selected 
submenu.
or
6Select an item.
7Enter the selected item.
Do not rotate the mode dial while menus appear on the LCD monitor.
You cannot record or perform other operations while menus appear on the 
LCD monitor.
●
●
Using the cursor buttonsThe cursor buttons are used to select and enter items on menus or...

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After setting the date and time, summer time can be set as in “Settin\
g home 
city and region” of the world time function (P.56).
If [
] is displayed for the date and time, the built-in lithium battery has r\
un 
down. Charge the battery and set the time as follows. The built-in lithium 
battery is charged when the AC adaptor is connected to the unit or when a 
battery is inserted into the unit. If charged for about 24 hours, the da\
te and 
time can be saved in memory for about 6...

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After setting the date and time, summer time can be set as in “Settin\
g home 
city and region” of the world time function (P.56).
If [
] is displayed for the date and time, the built-in lithium battery has r\
un 
down. Charge the battery and set the time as follows. The built-in lithium 
battery is charged when the AC adaptor is connected to the unit or when a 
battery is inserted into the unit. If charged for about 24 hours, the da\
te and 
time can be saved in memory for about 6...

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Recording1Before recordingRecord motion and still pictures onto the SD card.
Recorded motion and still pictures are referred to as “scenes” wit\
h this unit.
Hold the unit firmly 
with both hands
Be careful not to block 
microphone or sensor Using the “sub record” 
button can be helpful 
when recording at 
waist height
Stand with legs slightly 
apart for stabilityStand with back 
to sun to avoid 
subject being in 
shadow
Do not perform any of the following operations while...