Panasonic Sdr S150 Operating Instructions Manual

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Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s 
specifications. The table below shows examples of functions restricted by 
various conditions.
Functions that cannot be used simultaneously
FunctionsConditions which
disable the 
functions
Digital zoom≥In still picture 
recording mode
MagicPix
Backlight 
compensation≥When the MagicPix 
function is used
≥When the iris/gain is 
set
Soft skin
(set and cancel)
≥While recording 
motion pictures Tele macro
(set and...

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Troubleshooting
ProblemCheck points
This unit cannot be 
turned on.≥Is the battery fully charged?
>Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (P18)
This unit is turned off 
automatically.≥If you do not use the unit for approximately 5 minutes, 
the power is automatically turned off to conserve the 
battery charge. (P95) To resume recording, turn the 
power back on.
The power will not turn off automatically when the 
power save function (P95) is set to [OFF].
This unit does not stay 
on long...

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ProblemCheck points
Recording does not 
start although power is 
supplied to this unit and 
the SD card is correctly 
inserted.≥Has the SD card’s write protect switch been set to 
[LOCK]?
>No recording is possible while the write protect switch is 
set to [LOCK]. (P16)
≥Is the SD card’s memory full?
>If the card has no more available memory, free up some 
memory by copying some scenes to a PC (P83) and then 
deleting unnecessary scenes. (P65)
≥Is the unit set to the motion picture recording...

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Troubleshooting (continued)
ProblemCheck points
Although this unit is 
correctly connected to a 
TV, playback images 
cannot be seen.
The images are vertical.≥Have you selected video input on the TV? 
>Please read the operating instructions of your TV and 
select the channel that matches the input used for the 
connection.
≥Is the [TV ASPECT] setting correct?
>Change the setting to match the aspect ratio of the TV. 
Press the menu button, then select [SETUP]> 
[TV ASPECT]>[16:9] or [4:3]....

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ProblemCheck points
Even if an SD card is 
formatted, it cannot be 
used.≥Either this unit or the SD card may be damaged. Please 
consult a dealer. Use an SD card from 8 MB to 4 GB with 
this unit.
The scenes are not 
correctly displayed in 
thumbnails.≥Scenes displayed as 
thumbnails in shades of blue 
and white cannot be played 
back or deleted. If the scenes 
are unnecessary, format the 
SD card to erase the data.
≥Please be aware that if an SD card is formatted, then all 
the data recorded...

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Others
When condensation forms on the unit, 
the lens will cloud up and the unit may 
not work properly. Make every effort to 
ensure that condensation does not form. 
If it does form, take the actions described 
below. 
Causes of condensation
Condensation takes place when the 
ambient temperature or humidity is 
changed as follows.
≥When this unit is brought inside from 
the cold (e.g. a ski slope) to a warm 
room.
≥When this unit is moved from an 
air-conditioned car to outside.
≥When a cold...

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Automatic white balance
White balance adjustment recognizes the 
color of light and adjusts so the white 
color will become a purer white. The unit 
determines the hue of light that comes 
through the lens and white balance 
sensor, thereby judging the recording 
condition, and selects the closest hue 
setting.
This is called automatic white balance 
adjustment.
However, since the unit only stores white 
color information under several light 
sources, automatic white balance 
adjustment does...

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Auto focus
The lens is moved forward or backward 
automatically to bring the subject into focus.
Auto focus has the following 
characteristics.
≥Adjusts so that the vertical lines of a 
subject are seen more clearly.
≥Attempts to bring an object with higher 
contrast into focus.
≥Focuses on the screen center only.
Due to these characteristics, auto focus 
does not work correctly in the following 
situations. Record pictures in the manual 
focus mode.
Recording distant and close-up 
objects at...

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s
≥The unit and SD card become warm 
after long operation, but this is not a 
malfunction.
Keep the unit away from magnetized 
equipment/mobile phones, microwave 
ovens, TVs and video game 
equipment.
≥If you use the unit on or near a TV, the 
images or sound may be disturbed due 
to electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥Do not use near cell phone because 
doing so may cause noise to adversely 
affect the picture and sound.
≥Recordings may be damaged, or 
images may be distorted, by the strong...

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s
The battery used in this unit is a 
rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is 
susceptible to humidity and temperature 
and the effect increases the more the 
temperature rises or falls. In cold areas, 
the full charge indication may not appear 
or the low battery indication may appear 
about 5 minutes after starting use. At 
high temperatures, the protection 
function may be triggered, making it 
impossible to use the unit.
Be sure to detach the battery after 
use.
≥If the battery is left...