Panasonic Sdr S150 Operating Instructions Manual

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Changing the picture quality on the LCD monitor (LCD AI)
Press the menu button, then use the 
cursor button to select [ SETUP]# 
[ LCD AI]#[DYNAMIC] or 
[NORMAL]. (P27)
– [DYNAMIC]:
The image on the LCD monitor becomes 
clear and vivid. 
– [NORMAL]:
Switches to the standard picture quality.
In order to increase the brightness of the entire LCD monitor
Press the [POWER LCD] button.
[ ] appears on the LCD monitor.
≥If the [POWER LCD] button is pressed, the 
entire LCD monitor will become approx....

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Recording
First, format the SD card if one which has been used on another device is going to be 
used for the first time on this unit. (P68) When the SD card is formatted, all of the 
recorded data (files) is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Copy 
valuable data onto a PC or other device before proceeding with the formatting.
We recommend using MotionSD STUDIO etc. to acquire data recorded on this unit. 
(P76)
This unit is compatible with wide-screen TVs (16:9) and set...

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∫About the indication lamp 1
The indication lamp flashes when signals from the remote control 
are sensed and during self-timer operation.
When [ REC LAMP] in [ ADVANCE] is set to [ON], the 
lamp lights during recording. You can therefore confirm recording 
when this unit is attached to a tripod or when using the remote 
control.
∫About the auto mode
≥Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO], 
and color balance (white balance) and focusing will 
be adjusted automatically. 
(The [ ]...

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Record motion pictures onto an SD card.
1 Rotate the mode dial to select  .
The lens cover now opens automatically.
2 Press the record button to start 
recording.
≥Recording will continue even if the LCD 
monitor is closed.
Ending the recording
Press the record button again.1[¥] and [;] are red during recording.
2Do not move this unit until [;] is green.
 
≥When the LCD monitor is closed, recording ends and the unit automatically turns off. If the 
quick start function is set, the unit goes...

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Changing the recording mode of the motion picture
1
Press the menu button, then use the 
cursor button to select the desired 
recording mode by selecting 
[BASIC]#[ REC MODE]. (P27)
– : Motion pictures can be recorded with 
the highest picture quality.
– : Motion pictures can be recorded with 
normal picture quality.
– : Motion pictures can be recorded for 
longer.
∫About the kinds of SD cards that can be used
We recommend using SD Memory cards and SDHC Memory cards conforming to 
Class 2 or...

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This unit records in VBR. VBR is an abbreviation for Variable Bit Rate. VBR recording 
automatically varies the bit rate (amount of data in a fixed time) depending on the 
subject being recorded. This means if a subject with sharp movements is recorded, the 
recording time per SD card is reduced.
∫When recording stops suddenly during motion picture recording
When using an SD card on which data has been written many times and the data 
writing speed has reduced, the recording may suddenly stop...

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You can make people and objects appear closer and landscapes can be recorded in 
wide angle. You can zoom in up to 10k optically.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or  .
1Move the zoom lever.–T sideTo bring distant people or objects 
appear closer for recording 
(zoom in)
–W sideTo make sights appear more distant 
for recording (zoom out)
Zoom in/out function
This is for moving the zoom lever to adjust the magnification.
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≥When zooming in and taking a...

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This brings distant subjects even closer for recording 
(digital zoom)
If the zoom magnification exceeds 10k, then the digital zoom function will be activated. 
The maximum magnification provided by the digital zoom can be switched.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the menu button, use the cursor 
button to select [ ADVANCE]> 
[ D.ZOOM], then set the desired 
magnification. (P27)
– OFF: Optical zoom only (Up to 10k)
–[25k]: Up to 25k
– [700k]: Up to 700k
∫To use the zoom microphone...

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By focusing only on the subject and blurring the background, the image can be 
impressive. This unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 50 cm (20 inch).
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or  .
1Press the button in the center of the 
cursor button to display the icon 
shown in the illustration.
2Press the cursor button up, then 
select the [ ] tele-macro icon.
≥The [ ] icon flashes orange, then lights 
white.
≥If the magnification is 10k or less, then it is 
automatically set to...

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This is more effective if you record the bust image of a person.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or  .
1Press the button in the center of the 
cursor button to display the icon 
shown in the illustration.
2Press the cursor button down, then 
select the [ ] soft skin icon.
≥The [ ] icon flashes orange, then lights 
white.
To cancel the soft skin mode
Select the [ ] icon again.
Soft skin mode
This makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive 
appearance.
≥If the background or anything...