Panasonic Sdr S25 Operating Instructions Manual

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Quick Guide
∫Inserting the battery
1 While pressing the battery cover release 
button  A, slide and open the battery 
cover.
2 Insert the battery until it clicks paying 
attention to the direction of the battery.
3 Close and slide the battery cover.
∫ Charging the battery
≥Rotate the mode dial to select OFF.
1 Open the LCD monitor and then open the  terminal cover.
2 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor 
and the AC outlet. 3 Connect the AC adaptor to this unit’s DC 
input terminal.
∫How to turn on the power
While pressing the lock release button  A, set 
the mode dial to , ,  or .
≥ Align with the status indicator  B.
≥ To turn off the power, set the mode dial to OFF.
∫ Inserting an SD card
1 Open the LCD monitor.
2 Open the SD card slot cover then insert 
the SD card into the card slot.
3 Securely close the SD card slot cover.
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∫Recording motion pictures
≥Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1 Press the recording start/stop button to  start recording.
2 Press the recording start/stop button  again to pause recording.
∫Recording still pictures
≥Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the recording start/stop button.
∫ Playback
≥Rotate the mode dial to select   or  .
1 Select the scene/file to be played back,  then press the joystick.
2 Select the playback operation with the  joystick.
 Motion picture playback
1/ ;: Playback/Pause
: : Skip playback (backward)
9 : Skip playback (forward)
∫: Stops the playback and shows the  thumbnails.
 Still picture playback
1/ ;: Slide show start/pause.
2; : Plays back the previous picture.
;1 : Plays back the next picture.
∫: Stops the playback and shows the  thumbnails.
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Preparation
Before using
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Parts identification and 
handling
1 LCD monitor open
2 Joystick
3 LCD monitor
4 Web mode button [WEB MODE] (l34)
5 When recording: Zoom lever [W/T] ( l38)
When playing back: Volume lever 
[s VOL r] (l 54)
6 Intelligent auto button [iA] ( l31)
7 Menu button [MENU] ( l25)
8 Speaker
9 Delete button [ ] ( l58)
10 Manual button [MANUAL AF/MF] ( l49)
11 Optical image stabilizer button  [ , O.I.S.] ( l40)
12 SD Card access lamp [ACCESS]  (l22)
13 SD Card slot cover [SD CARD] ( l23)
14 SD card slot ( l23)
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7 91011 12 13
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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.
LCD monitor
Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of 
the arrow with your fingers.
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It can open up to 90 o.
≥It can rotate up to 180 o A towards the lens 
or 90 o B  towards the opposite direction.
≥ The brightness and color level of the LCD 
monitor can be adjusted. ( l30)
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15 Open/close switch for the lens cover
16 Lens
≥Attach the wide conversion lens (VW-W3707H; 
optional) in front of the lens.
≥ When using the wide conversion lens, if the 
magnification exceeds 20 k then the image 
quality is degraded.
≥ The tele conversion lens cannot be used.
17 Grip belt
18 Microphone (built-in, stereo)
Joystick
Use the joystick to select the recording 
functions and playback operations, and to 
operate the menu screen.
Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to 
select a setting or scene and then press 
the joystick to set it.
1 Select by moving up, down, left or right.
2 Set by pressing the center.
≥ Menu screen operations ( l25)
≥ To select the recording functions (l 41)
≥ To adjust manually ( l49)
≥ Playback operations ( l53, 56)
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Lens cover
For the lens protection, be sure to close the 
lens cover when not in use.
Slide open/close switch for the lens cover.
Grip belt
Adjust the belt length and the pad position.
1 Flip the belt.
2 Adjust the length.
3 Replace the belt.
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19 Status indicator (l17, 24)
20 Mode dial ( l24)
21 Recording start/stop button ( l33, 36)
22 Terminal cover
23 Audio-video output terminal [A/V]  (l64, 73)
24 DC input terminal [DC IN] ( l17)
≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the 
supplied one.
25 USB terminal [ ] ( l67, 74, 82) 26 Tripod receptacle
27 Battery cover (
l16)
28 Battery cover release button [PUSH/ SLIDE OPEN] ( l16)
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Tripod receptacle
This is a hole for attaching the unit to the 
optional tripod.
≥ When the tripod is used, the battery cover 
cannot be opened. Insert the battery before 
attaching this unit to the tripod. ( l16)
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Preparation
Before using
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Power supply
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is supplied battery/VW-VBJ10.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select OFF.
Insert the battery until it clicks paying attention to the direction of the 
battery.
≥Be sure to set the mode dial to OFF and check that the status indicator is off before removing the 
battery.
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine 
product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are 
not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate 
safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. 
Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use 
of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend 
that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
Inserting the battery
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Removing the battery
Open the battery cover, then 
remove the battery.
A
Battery cover release button [PUSH/SLIDE OPEN]
1 While pressing the battery cover release button, slide 
and open the battery cover
2 Close and slide the battery cover
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When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this unit.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select OFF.
The battery will not be charged if the power is turned on.
1Open the LCD monitor and then open the terminal cover.
2Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.
3Connect the AC adaptor to this unit’s DC input terminal.
≥Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. Also, do not use 
an AC cable from other equipment with this unit.
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (VW-VBJ10).
≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot  guarantee the quality of this product.
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with 
doors and windows closed.
Charging the battery
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Status indicator A
Flashes red at intervals of about 1 
second:
Charging (l19, Charging time)
Goes off:
Charging completed
Flashes rapidly or slowly:
Charging errors have occurred ( l18)
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly 
replaced. Replace only with the same or 
equivalent type recommended by the 
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries 
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not 
disassemble, heat above 60 xC (140xF) or 
incinerate.
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∫About charging errors
If the status indicator does the following:
Does not flash:
Remove and reinsert the battery, and disconnect 
and reconnect the AC adaptor.
Flashes rapidly at approx. 0.25 second 
intervals:
The battery cannot be charged. Try doing the 
following.
≥Remove and reinsert the battery, and try 
recharging the battery.
≥ The battery temperature or surrounding 
temperature is too high/lo w, therefore wait until 
the unit and the battery are at suitable 
temperatures and try recharging the battery.
Flashes slowly at approx. 3 second intervals:
Charging requires time for the following reasons:
≥ The battery has been excessively discharged.
≥ The battery temperature or ambient 
temperature is too high/low.
∫ 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.) If the status indicator still does not flash, contact 
consumer support. ( l111 )
If battery charging still does not commence, 
contact consumer support. ( l111 )
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∫Charging time
≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77oF)/humidity: 60%
≥ If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 oC (77oF), the charging time will become longer.
∫ Recordable time
≥ Temperature: 25 oC (77oF)/humidity: 60%
≥ These times are approximations.
≥ The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping recording, 
turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever, etc.
≥ The recordable times will vary depending on the status of use. Be aware that the operating time of the 
battery will become shorter in low temperatures.  We recommend charging a spare battery for use 
when recording.
≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This unit will also heat up while being used. This is not a 
malfunction.
Charging time and recordable time
Battery model numberVoltage/Capacity (Minimum)Charging time
Supplied battery/
VW-VBJ10 (optional) 3.6 V/940 mAh
2 h 15 min
Battery model 
numberVoltage/Capacity (Minimum)Maximum 
continuously 
recordable timeActual recordable  time
Supplied battery/
VW-VBJ10 (optional) 3.6 V/940 mAh
1 h 15 min40 min
Battery capacity indication
≥The display changes to the following indications st ep-by-step as the battery capacity decreases.
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≥ If the battery discharges, then   ( ) will flash.
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Preparation
Before using
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About SD cards
This unit can be used for recording motion pictures and still pictures to an SD card.
* Cannot be guaranteed in operation.
≥ Please confirm the latest information on the following website. (This website is in English only.)
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam
≥ This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on SD 
Memory Card Specifications and SDHC Memory Cards formatted in FAT32 system.
≥ If you wish to use Memory Cards that are 4 GB or more, only SDHC Memory Cards can be used.
≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo are not based on SD Memory Card 
Specifications.
≥ Use this unit to format SD cards. If an SD card is formatted on other products (such as a PC), the time 
spent for recording may become longer and you may not be able to use the SD card. (l 63)
≥ We recommend that you use a Panasonic brand SD card.
≥ When using an SD card on which data has been written many times, the remaining time left for 
recording may be reduced.
≥ When the write-protect switch  A on SD card is locked, no recording, deletion or 
editing will be possible on the card.
≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
≥ A MultiMediaCard cannot be used on this unit.
SD Memory CardSDHC 
Memory Card
Capacity 8MB/16MB32 MB/64 MB/
128 MB 256 MB/
512 MB/1 GB/
2GB 4GB/6GB/
8GB/12GB/
16 GB/32 GB
Functions
Recording motion pictures –¥*¥
Recording still pictures ¥
¥ : applicable –: not applicable
About SD cards
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 an SDHC Memory 
card on another device, be sure to read the operating instructions for that device.)
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