Panasonic Sdr S150 Operating Instructions Manual

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Shutter Speed
Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. 
Aperture
Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or  .
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] 
switch to [MANUAL].
The icon shown in the illustration is displayed 
automatically.
2 Press the cursor button down several 
times and select the shutter speed 
indication (such as 1/60) or iris/gain 
indication (such as F2.0, 0dB).
3Press the cursor button left or right to 
make the adjustment.
1Shutter speed:
1/60 to 1/8000
1/30 to 1/2000
≥The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 
(1/2000) is faster.
2Iris value:
CLOSE>(F16 to F2.0)>OPEN
≥The closer to “OPEN” the value selected, 
the brighter the iris value becomes.
3Gain value: 0dB>18dB
≥If the value does not become “OPEN”, you 
cannot adjust the gain value.
To restore to automatic adjustment
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].
Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment
MNL
MNL
1//6606//F2.0
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∫When recording fast-moving objects, then playing them back as still 
pictures for viewing
General guidelines for the shutter speed
≥For recording golf swings or tennis shots: 1/500 to 1/2000
≥For recording jet coaster rides: 1/500 to 1/1000
Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment (continued)
≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, 
mercury light or sodium light because the 
color and brightness of the playback 
image may change.
≥If you increase the shutter speed 
manually, the sensitivity lowers and 
accordingly the gain value increases 
automatically, which may increase the 
noises on the screen.
≥You may see vertical lines of light in the 
playback image of a brightly shining 
subject or highly reflective subject, but 
this is not a malfunction.
≥During normal playback, image 
movement may not look smooth.
≥When recording in an extremely bright 
place, the screen may change color or 
flicker. If so adjust the shutter speed 
manually to 1/60 or 1/100.≥If the gain value is increased, the noise 
on the screen increases.
≥Depending on the zoom magnification, 
there are iris values that are not 
displayed.
≥When setting both the shutter speed and 
the iris/gain value, set the shutter speed 
and then set the iris/gain value.
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For the number of still pictures to be recorded on an SD card, refer to P92.
1 Rotate the mode dial to select  .
The lens cover opens automatically.
2 Press the record button halfway (not 
all the way down) to bring the subject 
into focus.

(In auto focusing mode only)
1Shutter chance mark
2Focus area
3Shutter speed
4Iris/gain
The shutter speed and the iris/gain value are 
fixed and the unit focuses on the subject 
automatically.
≥When the record button is pressed halfway, 
the shutter chance mark is indicated as 
follows.
–± (The white lamp flashes.):
Focusing
–¥ (The green lamp lights up.):
When in focus (Beeps twice)
– No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful 
(4 beeps)
≥If you set [O.I.S.] to [ON] (P44), then the 
image stabilizer function will be more effective. 
([ ] will be indicated.)
≥The shutter chance mark is indicated as 
follows when the record button is not pressed 
halfway. Please use it as a guide for recording.
–¥ (The green lamp lights up.):
When in focus and a good 
picture can be recorded
–± (The white lamp lights up.):
Almost in focus
Still picture recording (JPEG still pictures)
1/60
F2.0
0dB
MEGA
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3 Press the record button all the way 
down (as far as it will go) to record.
To record still pictures clearly
≥When zooming in on the subject with a magnification of 4k or higher, it is difficult to 
reduce the slight shaking from holding this unit by hand. We recommend decreasing 
the zoom magnification and approaching the subject when recording.
≥You can record stable pictures without shaking by using a tripod and the remote 
control.
∫Screen indications in still picture recording mode
1 Quality of still pictures
2 Size of still pictures
3 Remaining number of still pictures
(Flashes red when [R 0] appears.) 
Still picture recording (JPEG still pictures) (continued)
≥The sound cannot be recorded.
≥When the access lamp is lit, do not 
operate the mode dial.
≥When the access lamp is lit, do not insert 
or remove an SD card.
≥If the write protection switch on the SD 
card is set to [LOCK], it cannot be used 
for recording. (P16)≥Another product may degrade or not play 
back still pictures recorded on this unit.
≥If set [PICT.QUALITY] to [ ], 
mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a 
playback image depending on the picture 
content.
≥When the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to other 
than [640], the mega pixel recording 
mode is set.
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∫Number of pixels and picture quality for still picture recording
PICTURE SIZE
Changing the recording size
1Press the menu button, use the 
cursor button to select 
[BASIC]>[ PICTURE SIZE], 
then set the desired size. (P27)
–2048:2048k1512 pixels
–1280:1280k960 pixels
–640:640k480 pixels
–HDTV:1920k1080 pixels
(still pictures recorded at 16:9 
aspect ratio)
PICT.QUALITY
Selecting the picture quality
1Press the menu button, use the 
cursor button to select 
[BASIC]>[ PICT.QUALITY], 
then set the desired picture quality. 
(P27)
– : Still pictures with a high picture 
quality are recorded.
– : Priority is given to the number of still 
pictures recorded. Still pictures are 
recorded in normal picture quality.
MENUSETUP ENTEREXIT
SCENE MODE
PICTURE SIZE
CLOCK SET BASIC
2048
1280
640
HDTV PICT.QUALITY
MENUSETUP ENTEREXIT
SCENE MODE
PICTURE SIZE
CLOCK SET BASIC
PICT.QUALITY
≥When you purchase this unit, [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [HDTV]. The sides of pictures 
recorded when [HDTV] is set may be cut at printing. Check before printing.
When using the printer with a trimming feature or other feature which cuts out both 
edges of the pictures, cancel the feature for printing. (Refer to the operating instructions 
of the printer for details.)
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Recording with a shutter operation effect
You can add a shutter operation simulating sound.
Press the menu button, then use the 
cursor button to select [ ADVANCE]> 
[ SHTR EFFECT]>[ON]. (P27)
∫About the shutter chance mark
≥The shutter chance mark does not appear in manual focus mode.
≥When the subject is not easily focused, focus on the subject manually. (P48)
≥You can record still pictures on the SD card even if the shutter chance mark does not 
appear, but pictures may be recorded without being focused.
≥The shutter chance mark does not appear or is difficult to display in the following 
cases.
∫About the focus area
When there is a contrasting object ahead or behind the subject in the focus area, the 
subject may not be focused. If so, move the contrasting object out of the focus area.
≥If focusing is still difficult, use manual focus to adjust the focus. (P48)
Still picture recording (JPEG still pictures) (continued)
MENUSETUP ENTEREXIT
SHTR EFFECT ADVANCE
OFF
ON2/2
– When the zoom magnification is high.
– When this unit is shaken.
– When the subject is moving.
– When the subject stands against the 
light source.
– When close subjects and far subjects 
are included in the same scene.– When the scene is dark.
– When there is a bright part in the scene.
– When the scene is filled with only 
horizontal lines.
– When the scene lacks contrast.
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Use the built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1Slide the [OPENß] flash lever.
The flash rises.
≥The flash will flash when the record button is 
pressed.
Setting the flash mode
Press the menu button, then use the 
cursor button to select 
[ ADVANCE]>[ßFLASH] and then 
select the desired setting. (P27)
–[ß]: Forced flash
–[ßA]: Auto
≥When [ßA] is set, the ambient brightness is 
automatically detected, and only when the 
flash is judged necessary will it flash.
When the flash is not used
Store the flash by pressing it with your fingers until it clicks back into place.
Red eye reduction function 
Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes.
Press the menu button, then use the 
cursor button to select [ ADVANCE]> 
[ RED EYE]>[ON]. (P27)
The [ ] indication appears.
≥The flash is activated 2 times. Do not move 
until the second flash is finished.
≥Use this when you take pictures of people in 
dark places.
≥Red eye phenomenon may appear depending 
on the recording conditions.
Built-in flash
OPEN
MENUSETUP ENTEREXIT
FLASH
RED EYE
REC LAMPADVANCE
FLASH LEVEL1/2
O.I.S.
MENUSETUP ENTEREXIT
FLASH
RED EYE
REC LAMP ADVANCE
FLASH LEVEL1/2
OFF
ON
O.I.S.
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To adjust the brightness of the flash
Press the menu button, use the cursor 
button to select [ ADVANCE]> 
[ FLASH LEVEL], then set the desired 
brightness level. (P27)
–[ßj]: If the brightness is too high
([ßj] or [ßAj] indication will appear.) 
–[ßd0]: In normal recording
([ß] or [ßA] indication will appear.) 
–[ßi]: If the brightness is insufficient
([ßi] or [ßAi] indication will appear.) 
Built-in flash (continued)
MENUSETUP ENTEREXIT
FLASH
RED EYE
REC LAMP ADVANCE
FLASH LEVEL1/2
O.I.S.
≥Do not accidentally press or cover the 
flash with your fingers when holding the 
camera.
≥Store the flash when it is not being used.
≥The unit, even when its flash has been 
stored, automatically determines if the 
flash is necessary by detecting the 
ambient brightness. (If it determines that 
the flash is necessary, the [ß] indication 
flashes yellow.)
≥When the [ß] ([ßi]/[ßj]) indication or 
the [ßA] ([ßAi]/[ßAj]) indication is 
displayed, the flash can be lit. If the 
indication is flashing or not displayed, the 
flash cannot be lit.
≥The available range of the flash is 
approx. 1 m to 2 m (3.3 feet to 6.6 feet) in 
a dark place. Pictures will appear dark or 
reddish when they are recorded by using 
the flash at distances greater than 2 m 
(6.6 feet).≥When setting the flash to [ßA] and 
adjusting the shutter speed or iris/gain at 
the same time, the indication [ßA] etc. 
may disappear and the flash may not 
flash.
≥Using the flash fixes the shutter speed of 
1/750 or faster to 1/500.
≥The picture may become out of focus in a 
dark place. If so, adjust the focus 
manually. (P48)
≥The picture may appear dark if flash is lit 
in front of a white background.
≥Keep the flash stored in locations where 
using a flash is prohibited.
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You can record still pictures on an SD card using the timer.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1Press the button in the center to 
display the icon shown in the figure.
2Press the cursor button left to select 
the [Ø] self-timer icon.
The [Ø10] icon flashes orange, then lights white.
≥Each time the left cursor button is pressed, the 
indication changes by one setting in the 
following order: [Ø
10]>[Ø2]>setting 
canceled.
–Ø
10: Starts recording after 10 seconds
–Ø
2: Starts recording after 2 seconds
3Press the record button.
After the indication lamp and the [Ø10] or [Ø2] 
indication flash for the time which has been set, 
recording will start. After recording, the self-timer 
is canceled.
1Indication lamp
≥When the record button is pressed halfway 
and then all the way, the subject will be 
brought into focus when the record button was 
pressed halfway.
≥When the record button is pressed all the way 
at once, the subject will be focused just before 
the recording.
To stop the timer midway through 
Press the [MENU] button. (The self-timer setting is canceled.)
Self-timer recording
This is for recording using the timer.
1
≥If you turn off the power, the self-timer 
standby mode is canceled.
≥Depending on the time taken to bring the 
subject into focus, the recording may take 
longer than set to start.≥Setting the self-timer to [Ø2] is a good 
way to prevent image shake when the 
record button is pressed while using a 
tripod etc.
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Playback
1 Rotate the mode dial to select  .
The lens cover closes automatically.
The motion pictures (up to 12 scenes) recorded 
on the SD card are displayed as thumbnails.
2 Press the cursor button up, down, left 
or right to select the scene to be 
played back.
1Scene number
2Bar graph display
The selected scene will be encircled by a red 
frame.
≥When 13 or more scenes have been recorded, 
the next (or previous) page is displayed by 
pressing the cursor button.
≥If you press and hold the cursor button up or down, you can advance 12 scenes at a 
time. The screen will not change at this time, but the scene numbers and bar graph 
display will change so release the button when you have arrived at the page with the 
scene you want to playback.
3 Press the button in the center of the 
cursor button.
The selected scene is played back on the full 
screen.
The operation icon is automatically displayed on 
the LCD monitor.
1The date/time display reflects the recording 
start date and time so it will remain 
unchanged during playback.
4 Press the cursor button up, down, left 
or right to operate.
Playback/Pause: Press .
Review playback: Continue to press :.
Cue playback: Continue to press 9.
Stop the playback, and show the thumbnails:
Press ∫.
≥When the : or 9 button is pressed briefly, you can review or cue to the 
beginning of scenes (skip playback).
≥No sound will be heard during review playback or cue playback.
Motion picture playback (MPEG2 motion pictures)
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≥When the amount of time recorded on the scene is short, playback may not be possible.
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