Panasonic Sdr S26 Operating Instructions Manual

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Playback
Editing
3
Editing still pictures
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
FunctionOperating method
Locking still pictures
This is for preventing still 
picture files from being 
deleted by mistake.
(However, please be aware 
that if an SD card is 
formatted, then all the data 
on the SD card will be 
erased.)
1Select the menu. (l25)
[PICT. SETUP] # [LOCK SET] # [YES]
2Select the file to be protected, then press the 
joystick.
[ ] appears and the selected file is locked.
≥Press the joystick again to release the lock setting.
≥You can also select multiple files in succession.
To complete the settings
Press the MENU button.
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FunctionOperating method
DPOF setting
This is for writing the print 
data on selected still 
pictures.
∫What is DPOF?
DPOF (Digital Print Order 
Format) is a format which 
allows the user of a digital 
camera to define which 
captured images on the SD 
card are to be printed, 
together with information on 
the number of copies they 
wish to print. (Please note: 
Not all commercial printing 
services support this feature 
at this time.)
1Select the menu. (l25)
[PICT. SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [SET]
2Select the file to be set, then press the joystick.
3Select the number of prints, then press the 
joystick.
≥To cancel the setting, set the number of prints to [0].
≥You can also select multiple files in succession.
To complete the settings
Press the MENU button.
To cancel all DPOF settings
Select [PICT. SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [CANCEL ALL].
≥The DPOF setting can be established for up to 999 files.
≥DPOF settings made on other devices may not be recognized by 
this unit. Please perform the DPOF settings on this unit.
≥You cannot add the recording date to pictures to be printed with 
the DPOF settings.
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Playback
SD card 
management
1
Formatting an SD card
This is for initializing SD cards.
Please be aware that if an SD card is formatted, 
then all the data recorded on the card will be 
erased. Store important data on a PC, etc.
1Select the menu. (l25)
2When the confirmation message appears
Select [YES], then press the 
joystick.
≥When formatting is complete, press the MENU 
button to exit the message screen.
≥During formatting, do not turn this unit off.
≥Do not open the card slot cover while 
formatting. The formatting will stop.
≥When you format the SD card, use a battery 
with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor.
≥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.
≥Depending on the type of SD card being used, 
it may take time to format.[SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD] # [YES]
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Playback
With other 
products
1
Playback on TV
The motion pictures and still pictures recorded by this unit can be played back on a TV.
≥Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
≥If you have a TV with an SD card slot, the motion pictures and still pictures recorded on an SD card 
may be played back on the TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details about TV 
compatibility.)
1Connect this unit and a TV.
2Turn on this unit, then rotate the 
mode dial to select   or  .
3Start playback on this unit.
∫If the image or audio from this unit does 
not appear on the TV
≥Check the connections.
≥Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they 
go.
≥Check the TV’s input setting (input switch). 
(For more information, please read the 
operating instructions for the TV.)
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN

AAV cable (supplied)
≥Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
≥Do not use any other AV cables except the 
supplied one.
≥Select the video input on the TV that this 
unit is connected to.
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∫To watch images with a 16:9 
aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3)
If the images are squeezed horizontally on a TV 
with a 4:3 aspect ratio, change the menu setting 
to play back the pictures in the original aspect 
ratio.
≥If the images are not displayed correctly on a 
wide-screen TV, adjust the aspect setting on 
the TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of 
the TV for details.)
Select the menu. (l25)
Example of images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on 
a regular TV (4:3)
≥This function’s default setting is [16:9].
≥Depending on the TV setting, the pictures may 
not be displayed correctly. For more 
information, please read the operating 
instructions of your TV.
∫To display the on-screen 
information on the TV
The information displayed on the screen 
(operation icon and time code etc.) can be 
displayed on the TV.
Select the menu. (l25)
≥Select [OFF] to erase the information.
≥The screen on this unit will not change.
[SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [4:3]
[TV ASPECT] setting
[16:9][4:3]
[SETUP] # [EXT. DISPLAY] # [ON]
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Playback
With other 
products
2
With a DVD burner
It is possible to copy images that have been recorded on this unit to discs by connecting the optional 
DVD burner.
The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. (l72)
∫The different copying functions available when this unit is connected to 
the DVD burner
≥It is impossible to copy motion pictures and still pictures simultaneously.
≥You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc.
≥The order in which the scenes are copied cannot be changed.
Device capable of copying images to discs by connecting to this unit
sDVD burner/VW-BN1
≥We recommend using VW-BN1.
≥Operation is not guaranteed with any other DVD drives.
≥Use the Mini AB USB Connection Cable supplied with the DVD burner to connect this unit to the 
DVD burner. (Operation cannot be guaranteed with cables other than the one supplied with the 
DVD burner.)
About discs that can be used
New*1 12 cm discs (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW*2, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-RW*3, CD-R*3)
≥Do not allow fingerprints or dirt to get on the recording/playback side of the disc.
≥+RW/+R/+R DL discs or 8 cm discs cannot be used for copying.
≥Refer to the operating instructions of the DVD burner for details about recommended discs, disc 
handling, etc.
*1 You cannot record on a disc that has already been used. However, a formatted DVD-RAM, DVD-
RW, or CD-RW disc can be used for copying. 
When a recorded DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, or CD-RW disc is inserted into the DVD burner, the disc 
is formatted and recording starts. The data recorded on the disc will be erased. Please be 
aware that the erased data cannot be restored.
*2 Supports motion pictures only
*3 Supports still pictures only
DataMotion picturesStill picturesPage
DVD COPY function
1 ALL SCENES¥¥68
2 ADDED SCENES¥–68
FAVORITE SCENES function
3 SELECT SCENES¥–69
4 SELECT DATE¥–70
¥: applicable –: not applicable
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Connect this unit to the DVD burner to copy data to discs or play back motion pictures or still pictures 
that were copied to a disc.
1Connect the AC adaptor supplied with the DVD burner to the DVD burner.
≥You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit.
2Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.
≥If a battery is used, operation is not possible when this unit is connected to a DVD burner.
3Turn on the power to this unit.
4Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the Mini AB USB Connection 
Cable (supplied with the DVD burner).
≥The DVD burner function selection screen will appear.
5Insert the disc in the DVD burner.
≥Insert the disc into the DVD burner after connecting the DVD burner to this unit.
≥Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it.
≥If the DVD burner is connected to this unit with a disc already inserted, the message “CANNOT 
CHECK CONNECTED DEVICE. DISCONNECT THE USB CABLE FROM THIS UNIT.” may be 
displayed after “Please Wait.” is displayed for over a minute. When this happens, disconnect the 
Mini AB USB Connection Cable from the unit and remove the disc from the DVD burner to make sure 
the disc is usable and was not inserted upside down. (l66)
Connecting this unit to the DVD burner
AMini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with the DVD burner)
BDVD burner (optional)
≥Connect the Mini A terminal to this unit and the Mini B terminal to the DVD burner.
≥Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
Mini AMini B

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Images recorded on this unit can be backed up to discs.
Copied information is recorded in the motion picture scenes that are copied to a disc using the 
DVD COPY function. It is possible to write only scenes that are added after copying or delete the 
copied scenes as a group.
¬Connect this unit to the DVD burner. (l67)
Copy all motion pictures or still pictures on the 
SD card to discs.
1Select menus with the following 
procedures.
Copy scenes from the SD card, which are added 
after being copied to the disc using the 
DVD COPY function (scenes for which the 
copied icons ( ) are not indicated), to discs.
1Select menus with the following 
procedures.
2Select [YES], then press the joystick.
≥When a recorded DVD-RAM, DVD-RW or CD-RW disc is inserted in the DVD burner, a message 
confirming whether the contents of the disc can be erased or not is displayed. After confirming that 
the data can be erased, select [YES].
≥When a message appears indicating copying is complete, then press the joystick. If all scenes are 
copied, it is possible to create another set with the same contents. Follow the instructions on the 
screen. 
To finish, eject the disc and disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable.
≥Press the MENU button in the middle of the operation to return to the initial menu screen.
DVD COPY function
1 Copying all the scenes to discs
[BURN DISC] # [VIDEO] or 
[PICTURE]# [DVD COPY]* # 
[ALL SCENES]*
* Only when [VIDEO] is selected.
2 Copying added scenes to discs
[BURN DISC] # [VIDEO] # 
[DVD COPY] # [ADDED SCENES]
∫Copied icon ( )
The copied information is recorded in motion picture scenes that are copied to a disc using the 
DVD COPY function, and [ ] is indicated on the thumbnail.
≥Motion picture scenes indicated with [ ] can be deleted as a group using the delete menu. 
(l59)
AThe number of discs necessary for copying by 
disc type.
≥When two or more discs are necessary for 
copying, follow the on-screen instructions to 
switch discs.
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It is possible to select motion picture scenes recorded on this unit and record them on a single DVD 
disc, as well as copy scenes by selecting the recording date.
¬Connect this unit to the DVD burner. (l67)
Select scenes from the recorded motion pictures to copy to a single DVD disc.
1Select menus with the following procedures.
≥When a recorded DVD-RAM or DVD-RW disc is inserted in the DVD burner, a message confirming 
whether the contents of the disc can be erased or not is displayed. After confirming that the data can 
be erased, select [YES].
2Select the scenes to be copied and then press the joystick.
The selected scene is encircled by a red frame.
≥To unselect the scene, press the joystick again.
≥Up to 50 scenes can be set in succession.
≥If the total data size of the scene exceeds the disc capacity, the remaining space on the disc display 
will turn red and the amount in excess will be displayed. Select scenes so that they fit on to one disc.
* The units of usable capacity on a DVD disc are 1 MBl1,048,576 bytes.
3Select [START], then press the joystick.
4When the confirmation message appears
Select [YES], then press the joystick.
≥When a message appears indicating copying is complete, then press the joystick. It is possible to 
create another disc with the same contents. Follow the instructions on the screen. 
To finish, eject the disc and disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable.
≥Press the MENU button in the middle of the operation to return to the initial menu screen.
FAVORITE SCENES function
3 Selecting the scenes to copy to 1 disc
[BURN DISC] # [VIDEO] # [FAVORITE SCENES] # [SELECT SCENES]
AData size of the scene
BRemaining space on the disc*

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Scenes recorded with this unit are selectively copied by date to DVD discs.
1Select menus with the following procedures.
2Select the date to be copied and then press the joystick.
3Press the MENU button.
4When the confirmation message appears
Select [YES], then press the joystick.
5Select [YES], then press the joystick.
≥When a recorded DVD-RAM or DVD-RW disc is inserted in the DVD burner, a message confirming 
whether the contents of the disc can be erased or not is displayed. After confirming that the data can 
be erased, select [YES].
≥When a message appears indicating copying is complete, then press the joystick. It is possible to 
create another set with the same contents. Follow the instructions on the screen. 
To finish, eject the disc and disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable.
≥Press the MENU button in the middle of the operation to return to the initial menu screen.
4 Selecting the scenes by date to copy to discs
[BURN DISC] # [VIDEO] # [FAVORITE SCENES] # [SELECT DATE]
≥To unselect the date, press the joystick again.
≥Up to 50 dates can be set in succession.
AThe number of discs necessary for copying by 
disc type.
≥When two or more discs are necessary for copying, 
follow the on-screen instructions to switch discs.
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