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 attaching the attachable grip (supplied) to this unit or attaching this unit 
to a tripod (optional).
It is easier to hold this unit if you attach the attachable grip to the tripod mount.
∫Attachable grip
1Attach the hand strap to the strap 
fixture.
2Attach the attachable grip string to 
the hand strap string.
3Attach the attachable grip to the 
tripod mount.
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Due to limitations in LCD production 
technology, there may be some tiny bright or 
dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. 
However, this is not a malfunction and does not 
affect the recorded picture.
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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 card slot cover and 
battery cover cannot be opened. Insert an SD card or the battery before attaching 
this unit to the tripod. (P15, 17)
1Camera base
Multi-connector [MULTI]
Only connect the supplied multi cable and supplied headphone cable to this connector 
as the sound may not be output correctly if you connect other cords. 
∫Connecting headphones 1 (optional:‰ 3.5 mm stereo mini plug) 
using the headphone cable (supplied) 2
Parts identification and handling (continued)
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MULTI
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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 buttons work in the same way as the 
corresponding buttons on this unit.
∫Install a button-type battery (supplied) in the remote control
1) While pressing the stopper 1, pull out 
the battery holder.
2) Set the button-type battery with its (i) 
mark facing upward 2 and get the 
battery holder back in place.
∫About the button-type battery
≥When the button-type battery runs down, replace it with a new battery (CR2025). 
The battery typically lasts about one year; the actual life may be less with heavy use.
≥Keep the button-type battery out of the reach of children.
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Warning
Danger of explosion if battery is 
incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or 
equivalent type recommended by the 
equipment manufacturer. Discard 
used batteries according to 
manufacturer’s instructions.
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do 
not recharge, disassemble, heat 
above 100 °C (212 °F) or incinerate. 
Keep the Button-Type battery out of 
the reach of children. Never put 
Button-Type battery in mouth. If 
swallowed, call your doctor.Replace battery with Panasonic PART 
NO. CR2025 only. Use of another battery 
may present a risk of fire or explosion.
Caution: Battery may explode if 
mistreated.
Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep 
away from children. 
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose 
of in fire.
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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) Select a menu item.
≥The [3, 4, 2, 1] buttons and the 
[ENTER] button can be used in the same 
way as pressing the cursor button on this 
unit up, down, left and right.
3) Press the [MENU] button to exit the 
menu screen.
Parts identification and handling (continued)
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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 goes.
≥When removing the SD card, open the card 
slot cover and press the center of the SD card 
and then pull it straight out.
3Securely close the card slot cover.
Inserting/Removing an SD card
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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 this unit.)
≥When using an SD card on which data has been written many times, the remaining 
time left for recording may be reduced. (P36)
∫About the card access lamp
≥When this unit accesses the SD card (reading, recording, playback, erasing, etc.), 
the access lamp lights up.
≥If the following operations are performed when the access lamp is lit, then the SD 
card or the recorded data may be damaged or this unit may malfunction.
– Opening the card slot cover and inserting or removing the SD card.
– Operating the [ON/OFF] switch or the mode dial.
– Removing the battery or AC adaptor.
∫About the write protection switch on the SD card
≥The SD card has a write protection switch 1 on it. If the switch is 
moved to [LOCK], you cannot write to the SD card, delete the 
data on it or format it. If it is moved back, you can.
Inserting/Removing an SD card (continued)
Recording mode
SD Memory card capacitySDHC Memory 
card capacity
8MB, 16MB32 MB, 64 MB, 
128 MB256 MB, 
512MB, 1GB, 
2GB4GB 
(Maximum)
Motion picture 
recording modeCannot be 
used.Cannot be 
guaranteed in 
operation.¢Refer to page 35.
Still picture 
recording modeCan be used.
This unit is compatible with both SD Memory cards and SDHC Memory cards. You 
can only use SDHC Memory cards on devices that are compatible with them. You 
cannot use SDHC Memory cards on devices that are only compatible with SD 
Memory cards. (When using a SDHC Memory card on another device, be sure to 
read the operating instructions for that device.)
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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 
status indicator is off.
≥After removing the battery, put the battery 
cover back in its original place.
Inserting/Removing the Battery
A
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B
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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. Charging is 
completed when the lamp goes off.
≥If the status indicator blinks faster or slower, 
refer to page 110.
∫Connecting to the AC outlet
If you turn on this unit while charging the battery using the AC adaptor, you can use the 
power supplied from the AC outlet to power the unit for use. (While it is in use, the 
battery will not be charged.)
∫Charging time and recordable time
The times shown in the tables below are for when the temperature is 25oC (77oF) and 
the humidity is 60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than 25oC (77oF), the 
charging time will become longer.
≥The intermittent recordable time refers to recordable time when the recording and 
stopping operations are repeated. In reality, it may be shorter than this.
≥“1 h 30 min” indicates 1 hour 30 minutes.
Charging the Battery
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A
The AC Cable is for use with this unit only. 
Do not use it with other devices or use the 
AC Cable for other devices with this unit.
Battery model 
numberVo l t a g e /
capacityCharging timeMaximum 
continuously 
recordable timeIntermittent 
recordable time
Supplied battery/
CGA-S303
 (optional)7.4 V/
760 mAhApprox. 
1h30minApprox. 
1h20minApprox. 
45 min
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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 while the unit’s power is still on, 
the unit will be ready for recording about 1.5 seconds after the LCD monitor is next 
opened.
Use the quick start function when stopping recording for a few moments.
≥The quick start function can be set in the following cases.
– In motion picture recording mode, when the SD card is inside this unit
– In still picture recording mode, when the SD card is inside this unit ≥The recordable time will become shorter 
when you use this unit with the LCD 
monitor lit up by pressing the 
[POWER LCD] button.
≥The batteries heat up after use or 
charging. The unit and the SD card also 
heat up during use. This is not a 
malfunction. ≥Along with the reduction of the battery 
capacity, the display will change: 
####
. If the battery discharges, 
then  ( ) will flash.
Turning the unit on/off
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ON
OFF
ON
OFF
When the unit is not being used, set the power switch to [OFF].
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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 red.
To cancel quick start
Press the menu button, use the cursor button to select [ SETUP]# 
[QUICKSTART]#[OFF]. (P27)
Turning the unit on/off (continued)
MENUSETUP ENTEREXIT
DISPLAY
FORMAT CARD DATE/TIME
QUICK STARTSETUP
OFF
ON
1/3
DATE FORMAT
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A
B
≥Turn off the power to cancel quick start 
standby. The status indicator goes out 
and the power turns off.
≥Quick start standby is canceled after 
5 minutes have elapsed. 
In this case, turn off the power and then 
turn it on again or open the LCD monitor 
again. The unit cannot be quick-started 
and it takes longer for it to start operating.
≥Quick start standby is canceled and the 
power turns off if the mode dial is 
switched to a mode other than motion 
picture recording mode or still picture 
recording mode.
≥Since about half the power of normal 
recording is used in quick start standby, 
using quick start reduces the recordable 
time.
≥If quick star t is not set, it takes longer for 
this unit to start operating, but the 
amount of power consumed when the 
LCD monitor is closed is reduced.≥When the LCD monitor is opened in 
quick start standby status, the zoom 
magnification is set to the 1k 
(approximately). This may cause the size 
of the image to be different from the size 
before standby status was established.
≥When this unit is quick-started with the 
white balance on automatic, it may take 
some time until the white balance is 
adjusted if the scene being recorded has 
a light source different from the scene 
last recorded. (When the MagicPix 
function is used, however, the white 
balance of the scene last recorded is 
retained.)
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