Panasonic Sdr S26 Operating Instructions Manual

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Recording
Recording 
(Advanced)
1
Recording functions of 
operation icons
Set the recording functions by selecting the operation icons to add different effects to the recorded 
images.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or  .
1Press the joystick, and icons will be displayed on the screen.
≥The indication changes each time the joystick is moved down.
≥The indication disappears when the center of the joystick is pressed again.
2Select an icon with the joystick.
To cancel the function
Select the icon again.
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Video recording mode
* It is not displayed when the Intelligent auto mode is on.
≥The shaded operation icons are not displayed while recording.
≥If you turn off the power or operate the mode 
dial, the backlight compensation and the 
MagicPix functions are canceled.
≥If you turn off the power, the fade function is 
canceled.≥PRE-REC is canceled if
jthe power is turned off
jthe mode dial is operated
jthe SD card slot cover is opened
jthe battery is removed or the AC adaptor is 
disconnected
jthe MENU button is pressed
j3 hours have elapsed
Operation icons
Backlight compensation/Fade/Help mode/MagicPix/Soft skin mode/PRE-REC/Face 
detection/Self-timer
Backlight 
compensationFadeHelp mode
MagicPixSoft skin mode PRE-REC
 Face detection*
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Picture recording mode
* It is not displayed when the Intelligent auto mode is on.
≥If you turn off the power or operate the mode dial, the backlight compensation function is canceled.
≥If you turn off the power, the self-timer function is canceled. Backlight 
compensationØSelf-timer Help mode
Soft skin mode
Face detection
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FunctionEffect
 Backlight 
compensationThis makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a 
backlit subject.
 FadeWhen you start recording, the image/audio gradually 
appears. (Fade in)
When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually 
disappears. (Fade out)
≥After the image/audio completely disappears, the recording 
stops and the fade setting is canceled.
∫To select the color for fade in/out
Select the menu. (l25)
[ADVANCED] # [FADE COLOR] # [WHITE] or [BLACK]
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 Help modeThis explains the recording functions.
Select the desired icon with the joystick to 
display an explanation on the screen.
To exit the help mode
Press the MENU button or select [EXIT].
 MagicPixThis allows you to record color subjects in dark locations 
to stand out against the background.
≥Minimum required illumination: approx. 2 lx
≥Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record images free 
from vibration.
≥If it is difficult to focus, adjust the focus manually. (l50)
 Soft skin modeThis makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive 
appearance.
This is more effective if you record a person closely from the 
torso up.
 PRE-RECThis allows recording of the pictures and sound to start 
approximately 3 seconds before the recording start/stop 
button is pressed.
[ ] appears on the screen and the unit repeats the 
update by recording motion pictures for about 3 seconds onto 
the built-in memory and then deleting them.
≥Aim this unit at the subject and position it securely.
Press the recording start/stop button to start 
recording.
≥Images and audio are recorded for about 3 seconds before 
pressing the recording start/stop button.
≥There is no beep sound.
≥After recording starts, the PRE-REC setting is canceled.
 Face detectionWhen a subject is backlit and appears darker, this function 
detects the face and automatically adjusts the brightness 
and picture quality so that the face is recorded clearly.
In the face detection mode, detected faces appear with frames.
≥Up to 5 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer to 
the center of the screen take preference over others.
≥Faces that do not appear completely on the screen are not 
detected.
∫To display the face detection framing
Select the menu. (l25)
[ADVANCED] # [FACE FRAMING] # [ON]
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥Set to [OFF] to not display the face detection framing.
FunctionEffect
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Fade:
≥The thumbnails of scenes recorded using Fade 
in become black (or white).
Help mode:
≥When the Help mode is used, functions cannot 
be set.
≥When the Help mode is used, motion pictures 
and still pictures cannot be recorded.
MagicPix:
≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames were 
missed.
≥The MagicPix function makes the signal 
charging time of CCD up to approximately 30k 
longer than usual, so that dark scenes can be 
recorded brightly. For this reason, bright dots 
that are usually invisible may be seen, but this 
is not a malfunction.
≥If set in a bright place, the screen may become 
washed out for a while.
Soft skin mode:
≥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.
≥You may not be able to see the face clearly 
when recording a distant person. In this case, 
cancel Soft Skin mode or zoom in on the face.PRE-REC:
≥When the remaining time left for recording 
motion pictures is less than 1 minute, PRE-
REC cannot be set.
≥After setting PRE-REC, if recording starts in 
less than 3 seconds, or while the PRE-REC 
indication flashes within about 3 seconds after 
initiating the quick start operation, motion 
pictures taken 3 seconds before pressing the 
recording start/stop button cannot be recorded.
≥When the recording start/stop button is 
pressed, image shake and operation sound 
may be recorded.
≥The thumbnail of the scenes recorded using 
the PRE-REC function will be the top image of 
the scenes actually recorded.
≥The date indication for scenes recorded using 
the PRE-REC function will be the date when 
the start/stop button is pressed. Therefore, the 
date indication when displaying thumbnails or 
during playback may be different from the date 
when the recording actually started.
 Self-timerThis is for recording still pictures using the timer. Use this 
function to include yourself in the picture.
Press the recording start/stop button, the [Ø] 
indication blinks for about 10 seconds and then 
the still picture is recorded.
≥After recording, the self-timer is canceled.
To stop the timer midway through
Press the MENU button. (The self-timer setting is canceled.)
FunctionEffect
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Face detection:
≥In the following case, faces may not be 
detected in some recording conditions.
jFaces are not full-faces
jFaces are tilted
jFaces are extremely bright or dark
jShadows on faces
jFaces are not completely exposed (for 
instance wearing sunglasses)
jThe size of a face is small on the screen.
jThe subject moves quickly.
jWhen there is camera shake.
jWhen the digital zoom is used
jWhen the unit is tilted
≥In the following cases, the function may not 
operate properly even if faces are detected. If 
this occurs, turn off this function.
jNonhuman subjects are recognized as 
faces.
jWhen the brightness or quality cannot be 
adjusted clearly since scenes are extremely 
dark, or the areas around the faces or the 
background is extremely bright.
≥There is no function to focus preferentially on a 
face that is detected.
≥Since the brightness of the entire image is 
adjusted to record faces more vividly, 
brightness may change suddenly or images 
may flicker under some recording conditions.
≥When the face detection frame disappears due 
to zooming, the brightness may change 
suddenly or the images may flicker.
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Recording
Recording 
(Advanced)
2
Recording functions of 
menus
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or  .
Guideline function:
≥The guidelines do not appear on the images 
actually recorded.
≥The guidelines are not displayed while rotating 
the LCD monitor forward to record yourself.Wind noise reduction function:
≥In Intelligent auto mode, the wind noise 
reduction is set to on.
≥The wind noise reduction depends 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.)
Menus
Aspect ratio/Wind noise reduction/Guideline/Auto slow shutter
FunctionEffect/Setting method
Aspect ratio
(Only when the mode 
dial is set to  .)This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs 
(16:9) and regular TVs (4:3).
Select the menu. (l25)
[BASIC] # [ASPECT] # [16:9] or [4:3]
≥The default setting is [16:9].
Wind noise 
reduction function
(Only when the mode 
dial is set to  .)This reduces the wind noise picked up by the microphone.
≥The Intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l31)Select the menu. (l25)
[ADVANCED] # [WIND CUT] # [ON]
≥The default setting is [ON].
≥To cancel the function, select [OFF].
Guideline functionYou can check if the image is level while recording by using the 
guidelines displayed on the screen.
≥The Intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l31)
Select the menu. (l25)
[ADVANCED] # [GUIDE LINES] # [ON]
≥To cancel the function, select [OFF].
Auto slow shutter 
modeYou can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the 
shutter speed.
≥The Intelligent auto mode is set to off. (l31)
Select the menu. (l25)
[ADVANCED] # [AUTO SLW SHTR] # [ON]
≥To cancel the function, select [OFF].
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Auto slow shutter mode:
≥When the auto slow shutter mode is selected, 
the slowest shutter speed changes from 1/60 
to 1/30.
≥When the shutter speed becomes 1/30, the 
screen display may be seen as if frames are 
missed and afterimages may appear.
≥If the scene is low in brightness or contrast, the 
subject may not be focused on.
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Recording
Recording 
(Advanced)
3
Manual recording functions
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or  .
Press the MANUAL AF/MF button.
To restore to the Automatic Adjustment Mode
Press the iA button.
Each time you press the MANUAL AF/MF button:
1Manual mode
The icon shown in the illustration appears.
White balance
Aperture adjustment
Shutter speed
2Manual focus mode
The manual focus indication [MF] and the icon shown in 
the illustration appear.
Manual focus adjustment
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When you record images in different situations, 
this mode automatically sets optimum shutter 
speeds and apertures.
1Select the manual mode. (l49)
2Select the menu. (l25)
To cancel the scene mode function
Set [SCENE MODE] to [OFF].
≥You can also cancel the scene mode function 
by pressing the iA button.
Sports mode
≥For slow-motion playback or playback pause of 
recorded pictures, this mode helps diminish 
camera shake.
≥During normal playback, the image movement 
may not look smooth.
≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, 
mercury light or sodium light because the color 
and brightness of the playback image may 
change.≥If you record a subject illuminated with bright 
light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines 
of light may appear.
≥If the brightness is insufficient, the Sports Mode 
does not function. The [ ] display flashes.
≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may 
flicker.
Portrait mode
≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may 
flicker. If so, 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 
subject may become washed out and the 
periphery extremely darkened.
Surf & snow mode
≥If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded 
image may become washed out.
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, 
then use manual focus.
1Select the manual focus mode. 
(l49)
2Bring the subject into focus with 
the joystick.
To restore to the automatic adjustment mode
Press the MANUAL AF/MF button again.
≥You can also restore the auto focusing by 
pressing the iA button.
Scene mode
[BASIC] # [SCENE MODE] # desired 
setting
IconMode/Recording conditions
5Sports
To record sports scenes or scenes 
where there are quick motions
Portrait
To make people stand out against the 
background
Low light
To make the scene brighter in dark 
conditions
Spotlight
To make the subject under a spotlight 
look more attractive
Surf & snow
To record images in bright places 
such as ski slopes and beaches
Manual focus adjustment
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