Panasonic Sdr S150 Operating Instructions Manual

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26 LCD monitor (P22, 111) 
27 Power LCD button [POWER LCD] (P31)
28 Reset button [RESET] (P105)
29 Card access lamp [ACCESS] (P16)
30 Card slot open lever (P15)
31 Card slot cover (P15)
32 Strap fixture (P11)
Lens hood
1In order to remove the lens 
hood, rotate it 
counter-clockwise.
2In order to fit it, put into slot A, 
and then rotate it clockwise.
Hand strap fixture
We recommend using the hand strap 
(supplied) to prevent the unit from 
dropping.
1Hand strap
Tripod mount
This hole is for...

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∫Tripod
This is a hole for attaching this unit to a tripod 
(optional). (Please carefully read the operating 
instructions for how to attach the tripod to the unit.) 
This unit does not have a hole for a tripod pin so 
attach it to a tripod without a tripod pin. If you try to 
forcibly attach this unit to a tripod with a fixed tripod 
pin, this unit may get scratched or damaged.
≥When a tripod is used, you can perform 
operations easily using the remote control.
≥When the tripod is used, the...

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Remote control
1 On-screen display button 
[EXT DISPLAY] (P74)
2 Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (P30)
3 Delete button  (P65)
43: Playback/Pause button [1/;] 
(P14, 60, 63)
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52: Fast-rewind button [:] 
(P14, 60, 63)¢
64: Stop button [∫] (P14, 60, 63)¢
71: Fast-forward button [9] 
(P14, 60, 63)¢
8 Recording start/stop button 
[START/STOP]¢
9 Zoom/volume button [T]/[W]¢
10 Menu button [MENU] (P14)
11 Enter button [ENTER] (P14)
¢Recording operations, playback operations 
and volume adjustment
These...

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∫Remote control usable range
The distance between the remote control and the 
unit: Within approx. 5 m (15 feet)
Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and right
1Remote control sensor
≥The remote control is intended for indoor operation. 
Outdoors or under strong light, this unit may not 
operate properly even within the usable ranges.
∫Operating with remote control
The menu screen transition is the same as when the buttons on the main unit are used.  
(P27)
1) Press the [MENU] button.
2)...

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Before inserting/removing an SD card, be sure to turn the power [OFF]. (P19)
If the SD card is inserted or removed with the power turned on, this unit may 
malfunction or the data recorded on the SD card may be lost.
1Open the LCD monitor and then slide 
the card slot open lever 1 to open the 
card slot cover.
2Insert/remove the SD card into/from 
the card slot 2.
ALabel side
≥When inserting an SD card, face the label side 
towards you and press it straight in with one 
stroke as far as it...

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∫About the SD cards that you can use
¢The recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording. (P36)
∫About the SD card
≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SD card.
≥Electrical noise, static electricity, or the failure of this unit or the SD card may 
damage or erase the data stored on the SD card. Save important data recorded on 
this unit to a PC using the USB cable (supplied), MotionSD STUDIO etc. (P76) (We 
recommend using MotionSD STUDIO etc. to acquire data recorded on...

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1Remove the battery cover.
1While pushing the battery cover,
2slide it in the direction of the arrow.
≥Push A while sliding.
2Insert the battery.
1Place the battery label side up.
2Insert the projecting parts of the battery 
in the holes on the unit.
3Put the battery cover back in its 
original place.
ALabel
BProjecting parts
Removing the battery
Remove the battery cover, then 
remove the battery.
≥Before removing the battery, be sure to set the 
[ON/OFF] switch to [OFF] and check that the...

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When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before 
using this unit.
¬Set the power switch to [OFF]. (P19)
Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) A 
to this unit and the AC outlet.
1Open this unit’s terminal cover.
2Connect the AC adaptor to this unit’s DC 
input terminal [DC IN 9.3V].
3Connect the AC mains lead to the AC 
adaptor, then the AC outlet.
The status indicator B starts blinking in red at 
intervals of about 2 seconds to signal that 
charging has commenced....

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How to turn on the power
Set the power switch to [ON].The status indicator 1 lights red and, in motion 
picture recording mode or still picture recording 
mode (P21), the lens cover opens.
How to turn off the power
Set the power switch to [OFF].The status indicator goes out and the lens cover 
closes.
≥If the LCD monitor is closed in motion picture 
recording mode or still picture recording mode 
(P21), the power turns off.
Quick start
If quick start is set and then the LCD monitor is closed...

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To set quick start function
Press the menu button B, use the 
cursor button A to select 
[ SETUP]#[ QUICK START], and 
then set the function to [ON]. (P27)
When the LCD monitor is closed, the quick start 
standby mode is established.
1The status indicator lights green.
≥If quick start is set, the lens cover does not 
close.
If the quick start function is set
When the LCD monitor is opened, the unit goes 
into recording standby. 
2When the LCD monitor is opened, the status 
indicator lights...