Panasonic Sdr S150 Operating Instructions Manual

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Use this function when the light is emanating from behind the subject and the subject 
appears dark.
¬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 right, then 
select the [ª] backlight 
compensation icon.
≥The [ª] icon flashes orange, then lights 
white.
≥The image on the screen will become brighter.
To return to normal recording
Select the [ª] icon again.
Backlight compensation function
This is for protecting a backlit subject from being darkened.
≥In the following case, the backlight compensation is canceled automatically.
– 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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¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the menu button, then use the 
cursor button to select [ BASIC]> 
[ WIND CUT]>[ON]. (P27)
To cancel the wind noise reduction function
Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [ BASIC]> 
[ WIND CUT]>[OFF]. (P27)
Wind noise reduction function
This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the microphone when recording.
 
MENUSETUP ENTEREXIT
SCENE MODE
WIDE WIND CUT
CLOCK SET BASIC
OFF
ON REC MODE
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥Reduces the wind noise depending on the wind strength. (If this function is activated in 
strong winds, the stereo effect may be reduced. When the wind weakens, the stereo 
effect will be restored.) 
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This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs (16:9) and regular 
TVs (4:3).
∫Recording images with a 16:9 aspect ratio
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the menu button, then use the 
cursor button to select [ BASIC]> 
[WIDE]>[ON]. (P27)
∫Recording images with a 4:3 aspect ratio
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the menu button, then use the 
cursor button to select [ BASIC]> 
[WIDE]>[OFF]. (P27)
Wide mode
This is for selecting the screen’s aspect ratio when recording motion pictures.
MENUSETUP ENTEREXIT
SCENE MODE
WIDE WIND CUT
CLOCK SET BASIC
 OFF
ON REC MODE
MENU
 
SETUP ENTEREXIT SCENE MODE
WIDE WIND CUT
CLOCK SET BASIC
OFF
ON REC MODE
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
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Reduces the image shaking due to hand movement when recording.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or  .
Press the menu button, then use the 
cursor button to select 
[ ADVANCE]>[ O.I.S.]>[ON]. 
(P27)
To cancel the image stabilizer function
Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [ ADVANCE]> 
[ O.I.S.]> [OFF]. (P27)
Image stabilizer function
This is for reducing image shakes during recording.
MENUSETUP ENTEREXIT
D.ZOOM
REC LAMP O.I.S.
ZOOM MIC ADVANCE
OFF
ON MAGICPIX
≥In still picture recording mode, pressing 
the record button halfway increases the 
effect of the image stabilizer function. 
(MEGA OIS)
≥When a tripod is used, we recommend 
that you turn the image stabilizer off.≥It may not be possible to compensate for 
image shake when the unit is shaken 
greatly or the person recording is chasing 
a fast-moving subject to record it.
≥In the following case, the image stabilizer 
function may not work effectively.
– When the digital zoom is used
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This function allows you to record color subjects in dark locations to stand out against 
the background.
Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record images free from vibration.
≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the menu button, then use the 
cursor button to select 
[ ADVANCE]>[ MAGICPIX]>
[ON]. (P27)
After exiting the menu screen, the unit is in 
manual focus mode. Press the cursor button left 
or right to bring the subject into focus manually. 
(P48)
In the following cases, press the button in the 
center of the cursor button twice to display the 
manual focus indication and then focus the 
subject.
≥If MagicPix is set to [ON] when it has already 
been set to [ON].
≥If the mode is changed when MagicPix is set 
to [ON].
To cancel the MagicPix function
Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [ ADVANCE]> 
[ MAGICPIX]>[OFF]. (P27)
MagicPix function
This allows recording in dark locations.
MENUSETUP ENTEREXIT
D.ZOOM
ZOOM MIC ADVANCE
OFF
ON MAGICPIX
REC LAMPO.I.S.
≥If set in a bright place, the screen may become whitish for a while.
≥The MagicPix function makes the signal charging time of CCD up to approximately 30k 
longer than usual, so that dark scenes invisible to the naked eye can be recorded 
brightly. For this reason, bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not 
a malfunction.
≥If you turn off the power, the MagicPix function is canceled.
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When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum 
shutter speeds and apertures.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or  .
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] 
switch to [MANUAL].
2Press the menu button, use the 
cursor button to select 
[BASIC]>[ SCENE MODE], 
then select the desired mode. (P27)
To cancel the scene mode function
Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [ BASIC]> 
[ SCENE MODE]>[OFF]. (P27)
≥You can also cancel the scene mode function by setting the [AUTO/MANUAL/
FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].
Scene mode
This is for recording in various situations.
MENUSETUP ENTEREXIT
SCENE MODE
WIDE WIND CUT
CLOCK SET BASIC
 
OFF
REC MODE
IndicationModeRecording conditions
5SportsTo record sports scenes or scenes where there are 
quick motions
PortraitTo make persons stand out against the background
Low lightTo make the scene brighter in dark conditions
SpotlightTo make the subject under a spotlight look more 
attractive
Surf & snowTo record images in bright places such as ski slopes 
and beaches
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Sports mode
≥For slow-motion playback or playback 
pause of recorded scenes, this mode 
prevents camera shakes.
≥During normal playback, the scene 
movement may not look smooth.
≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, 
mercury light or sodium light because the 
color and brightness of the playback 
scene may change.
≥If you record a subject illuminated with 
strong light or a highly reflective subject, 
vertical lines of light may appear.
≥If the brightness is insufficient, the spor ts 
mode does not function. The [5] 
indication flashes.
≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen 
may flicker.Por tr ai t mo de
≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen 
may flicker. If this happens, change the 
scene mode setting to [OFF].
Low light mode
≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able 
to be recorded finely.
Spotlight mode
≥If the recording subject is extremely 
bright, the recorded scene may become 
whitish and the periphery of the recorded 
scene extremely dark.
Surf & snow mode
≥If the recording subject is extremely 
bright, the recorded scene may become 
whitish.
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If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then manual focusing is available.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or  .
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] 
switch to [MANUAL].
2Move the switch down and set it to 
the [FOCUS] position.
≥The manual focus indication [1MF] will be 
displayed.
3Press the cursor button left or right to 
bring the subject into focus.
≥When focused with a wide angle, the subject 
may not be in focus when zoomed in. First, 
zoom in on the subject, and then focus on it.
To restore to the automatic adjustment
Move the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch down again to the [FOCUS] position.
≥You can also restore the auto focusing by setting the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] 
switch to [AUTO].
Manual focus adjustment
This allows subjects to be focused manually.
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The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on 
the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or  .
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] 
switch to [MANUAL].
The icon shown in the illustration is displayed 
automatically.
2Press the cursor button down to 
select the white balance indication 
(such as  ).
3Press the cursor button left or right to 
select the white balance mode.
To restore to the automatic adjustment
Set the white balance mode to [ ].
≥You can also restore the automatic adjustment by [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch 
to [AUTO].
White balance
This is for recording in natural colors.
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IndicationModeRecording conditions
Auto white balance adjustment
Indoor mode (for recording 
under incandescent lamps)Incandescent lights, halogen lamps
Outdoor modeOutdoors under a clear sky
Manual adjustment mode
Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, 
some fluorescent lights
Lights used for wedding receptions at 
hotels, stage spotlights in theatres,
sunrise, sunset, etc.
AW B
AW B
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To set the white balance manually
Select [ ] mode, fill the screen with a 
white subject and then press the cursor 
button up to select the [ ] indication.
≥When the [ ] display changes from flashing 
to on, setting is complete.
About flashing of the [ ] indication
When the manual adjustment mode is selected≥Flashing indicates that the white balance previously adjusted is stored. This setting is 
stored until the white balance is adjusted again.
When white balance cannot be set in the manual adjustment mode≥White balance may not be adjusted properly in the manual adjustment mode in dark 
places. If so, use the auto white balance mode.
During setting in the manual adjustment mode≥The [ ] indication flashes while settings are being performed in set mode. Upon 
completion of the settings, it stops flashing and lights instead.
∫About the white balance sensor
Do not cover the white balance sensor 1 during recording, or it 
may not function properly.
∫About the black balance adjustment
This is one of the 3CCD system functions that 
automatically adjusts the black when the white 
balance is set in the manual adjustment mode. 
When the black balance is adjusted, the screen 
will temporarily be black. (The black balance 
cannot be adjusted manually.)
1Black balance adjustment in progress (flashes)
2White balance adjustment in progress (flashes)
3Adjustment completed (lights)
White balance (continued)
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≥When setting both the white balance and 
the iris/gain, set the white balance first.≥Whenever recording conditions change, 
re-set the white balance for correct 
adjustment.
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