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. twice 
as bright as the normal.
≥LCD stands for Liquid Crystal Display, and in 
this context refers to the LCD monitor.
MENUSETUP ENTEREXIT
POWER SAVE
LCD SET BEEP SOUND
INITIAL SETSETUP
NORMAL
DYNAMIC2/3
LCD AI
≥When [DYNAMIC] is set, the LCD 
monitor is set to the color level and 
brightness optimally suited for the 
particular scenes to be recorded. Crisp 
and bright images will be displayed.
≥The effect will vary depending on the 
scene recorded.≥This function is automatically set to 
[DYNAMIC] when the brightness of the 
LCD monitor is increased (when [ ] is 
displayed) and cannot be set to 
[NORMAL] independently.
≥This will not affect the images to be 
recorded.
POWER LCD
≥When the button is pressed again, [ ] goes off, and the original brightness is restored 
to the LCD monitor.
≥This will not affect the images to be recorded.
≥When the AC adaptor is used, [ ] appears automatically and the monitor becomes 
brighter when the power is turned on.
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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 to wide mode at the time of 
purchase. To watch images on normal TVs (4:3), change the wide mode setting before 
recording (P43) or when playing back the images on the TV screen (P74). 
∫Basic camera holding
≥Open the LCD monitor.
Recording cannot start when the LCD monitor 
is closed. However, even if the LCD monitor is 
closed during recording, the power does not 
turn off until recording is ended.
≥The angle of the LCD monitor can be adjusted 
to suit what you want to record.
≥We recommend attaching the hand strap 4 
(supplied) to prevent the camera from 
dropping.
≥It is easier to hold this unit if you attach the 
attachable grip 5 (supplied) to the tripod mount. (P11)
≥Do not cover the white balance sensor 3 with your fingers, etc.
≥Do not cover the lens, the front of the flash 1 or the built-in stereo microphone 2 
with your fingers.
Check before recording
Depending on the TV connected, 
the sides of the images (the part 
outside the dotted line) being 
played may not appear. We 
recommend widening the recording 
range of the objects you want to 
record beforehand.
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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 [ ] indication appears on the screen.)
– Automatic white balance: P107
– Auto focus: P108
≥Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are 
automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness.
(When set to the motion picture recording mode: The shutter speed is adjusted to a 
maximum of 1/250.)
≥Color balance and focus may not be adjusted depending on light sources or scenes. 
If so, manually adjust the white balance and focus.
– Scene mode setting: P46
– White balance setting: P49
– Shutter speed setting: P51
– Iris/gain value setting: P51
– Focus setting: P48
AUTO
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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 into quick start standby mode. (P19)
∫About the screen indications in the motion picture recording mode
 1 Recording time elapsed
2 Quality of motion picture
3 Remaining time left for recording
(When the remaining time on the SD card 
is less than 1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes 
red.)
Motion picture recording (MPEG2 motion pictures)
R  0h02mR  0h02m0h00m10s0h00m10s0h00m10s1
2
3SPR  0h02m
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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 higher of the SD Speed Class Rating or the following SD Memory cards 
made by Panasonic for motion picture recording.
¢No longer made.
≥Operation in motion picture recording is not guaranteed with an SD card memory from 
32 MB to 4 GB except the cards above. (The recording may suddenly stop during motion 
picture recording.)
Please confirm the latest information about SD cards that can be used for motion picture 
recording on the following website.
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/e_cam(This website is in English only.)
Approximate recording times of motion pictures per SD card made by Panasonic
≥“1 h 40 min” indicates 1 hour 40 minutes.
XPSPLPMENUSETUP ENTEREXIT
SCENE MODE
WIDE WIND CUT
CLOCK SET BASIC
 REC MODE 
XP
SP
LP
SD card 
memoryPro High Speed
SD Memory CardSuper High 
Speed 
SD Memory CardHigh Speed
SD Memory CardHigh Speed
SDHC Memory 
Card
256 MB— RP-SDH256 — —
512 MBRP-SDK512 RP-SDH512¢RP-SDQ512
RP-SDR512—
1GBRP-SDK01G RP-SDH01G¢RP-SDQ01G
RP-SDR01G—
2GBRP-SDK02G —RP-SDQ02G
RP-SDR02G—
4GB— — — RP-SDR04G
SD card memory
256 MBApprox. 3 min Approx. 6 min Approx. 12 min
512 MBApprox. 6 min Approx. 12 min Approx. 25 min
1GBApprox. 12 min Approx. 25 min Approx. 50 min
2GBApprox. 25 min Approx. 50 min Approx. 1 h 40 min
4GBApprox. 50 min Approx. 1 h 40 min Approx. 3 h 20 min
XPSPLP
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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 during motion picture 
recording. At this time, the following message will appear:
When using an SD card (P35) that can be used for motion picture recording
When this kind of message appears, it is recommended that you format the SD card 
being used. (P68) When an SD card is formatted, all the data recorded on it will be 
deleted so copy valuable data to the PC prior to formatting. (P83) (We recommend 
using MotionSD STUDIO etc. to acquire data recorded on this unit. (P76))
When using any other card
When motion pictures are to be recorded, use a Panasonic SD card or another SD card 
which can be used to record motion pictures. (P35)
Motion picture recording (MPEG2 motion pictures) (continued)
≥Recordable time using the battery 
(P18)
≥8 MB and 16 MB SD cards cannot be 
used for motion picture recording.
≥If the write protection switch on the SD 
card is set to [LOCK], it cannot be used 
for recording. (P16)
≥Even if there is available memory for 
recording on the SD card, it may not be 
possible to record. In this case, after 
saving the data on PC, format the SD 
card.
≥The sound is recorded in stereo.
≥The recorded scenes are recorded on 
the SD card as one motion picture scene.
≥When recording is resumed after it was 
stopped, the scenes will be saved in a 
different scene.≥When recording motion pictures, do not 
remove the battery or disconnect the AC 
adaptor. Also do not remove the SD card 
while the [ACCESS] lamp is lit. If you do 
either of the above, a restore motion 
picture scene message is displayed 
when the SD card is next inserted or the 
power is turned back on. Be sure to 
restore the motion picture scene. (P100)
≥Mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a 
playback image in the following cases.
– When there is a complicated pattern in 
the background
– When the unit is moved too much or too 
fast
– When a subject with sharp movements 
has been recorded
(Particularly if [ REC MODE] was set 
to [ ] during recording.)
REC STOPPED.
NOW WRITING.CARD MAY NOT BE
CHECK CARD. SUITABLE.
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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 picture 
while holding this unit by hand, we 
recommend using the image stabilizer 
function. (P44)
≥When distant subjects are brought closer, 
they are focused at about 1 m (3.3 feet) 
or more.
≥When the zoom speed is high, the 
subject may not be focused easily.≥When the zoom magnification is 1k, this 
unit can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm 
(1.6 inch) distant from the lens. (Macro 
function)
≥The zoom speed varies depending on the 
range over which the zoom lever is 
moved. (The variable speed zoom 
function cannot be used with the remote 
control.)
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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 function
Interlocked with the zooming operation, the microphone will collect sounds clearly far 
away with the tele-shot or those in the vicinity with the wide-angle shot.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the menu button, then use the 
cursor button to select [ ADVANCE]> 
[ZOOMMIC]>[ON]. (P27)
Zoom in/out function (continued)
MENUSETUP ENTEREXIT
D.ZOOM
ZOOM MIC ADVANCE
OFF
25x
700x MAGICPIX
REC LAMPO.I.S.
≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded.
≥This function cannot be used in still picture recording mode.
MENUSETUP ENTEREXIT
D.ZOOM
REC LAMP
ZOOM MIC ADVANCE
OFF
ON MAGICPIXO.I.S.
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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 10k.
To cancel the tele-macro function
Select the [ ] icon again.
Tele-macro function
This is for bringing only what you want to record into focus to take close-ups.
≥If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust the focus manually. (P48)
≥In the following cases, the tele-macro function is canceled automatically.
– The zoom magnification becomes lower than 10k.
– The power is turned off or the mode dial is set to a mode other than motion picture 
recording mode or still picture recording mode.
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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 else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color, they 
will also be smoothed.
≥If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.
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