Panasonic Sdr S26 Operating Instructions Manual

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8Select [Yes, I want to restart my 
computer now.], then click 
[Finish].
≥Depending on the operating environment, you 
may be required to install DirectX 9.0c. If so, 
click [Yes], and install it.
If you install the software on a PC that is not 
compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the PC may not 
work properly. If you are unsure whether or not 
your PC is compatible, contact the PC 
manufacturer.
Follow the steps below to uninstall the software if 
it is no longer required.
∫For Windows Vista
1Select [Start] # [Control Panel] 
# [Uninstall a program].
2Select [VideoCam Suite 2.0], then 
click [Uninstall].
∫For Windows XP
1Select [start] # [Control Panel] 
# [Add or Remove Programs].
2Select [VideoCam Suite 2.0], then 
click [Remove].
∫For Windows 2000
1Select [Start] # [Settings] # 
[Control Panel] # [Add/Remove 
Programs].
2Select [VideoCam Suite 2.0], then 
click [Change/Remove].
The PC must be rebooted for the application 
to work.
Uninstalling the software
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With a PC
Setup
2
Connection and recognition
After the software is installed, the unit must be connected to the PC and be correctly recognized by the 
PC.
≥Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC.
≥Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying 
about the battery running down.
¬Turn on this unit.
1Connect this unit to a PC.
The USB function selection screen will appear.
2Select [PC/RECORDER] and 
press the joystick.
This unit is automatically detected by the PC.
≥When the unit is connected to a PC, its 
power cannot be turned off. Disconnect the 
USB cable before turning this unit off. 
(l83)
≥Do not disconnect the USB cable, AC adaptor 
or remove the battery while the access lamp is 
on or access icon ( ) appears on the LCD 
monitor. Doing so may damage the data on the 
SD card.
≥It may be necessary to reboot the PC after 
connecting this unit to it for the first time.When the unit is connected to a PC, it is 
recognized as an external drive.
≥Only the readout of data using the PC can be 
performed when the battery is used. (The PC 
cannot write data to the unit, or erase data from 
the unit.)
≥Depending on the operating environment of the 
PC, the shape of the drive icon and the drive 
name will differ.∫Drive icons
The icon is displayed in [My Computer 
(Computer)].
≥Windows Vista:
≥Windows XP:
AUSB cable (supplied)
≥Insert the USB connectors as far as they will 
go.
≥Do not use any other USB cables except the 
supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed 
with any other USB cables.)
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About the PC display
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≥Windows 2000:
∫Example folder structure
≥SD-Video format motion pictures are stored in 
the [PRG¢¢¢] folder. (“¢¢¢” denotes 
base-16 (hexadecimal) characters from 001 to 
FFF.)
≥Up to 99 files can be recorded in the 
[PRG¢¢¢] folder.
≥JPEG format still pictures (IMGA0001.JPG 
etc.) are stored in the [100CDPFP] folder.
≥Up to 999 files can be recorded in the 
[100CDPFP] or other such folder.
≥The DPOF setting files are stored in the [MISC] 
folder.∫Copying still pictures on PC
When the unit is connected to a PC and the SD 
card can be used as an external drive, still 
pictures on the drive can be copied to the PC 
with Windows Explorer or other programs.
1 Double click the folder that contains the 
files on the drive ([100CDPFP] etc.).
2 Drag and drop the files onto the 
destination folder (on the PC hard disk).
≥Do not delete the SD card’s folders. Doing so 
may make the SD card unusable in this unit.
≥Always use this unit to format SD cards.
1Double click the   ( ) icon in 
task tray.
Hardware disconnect dialog appears.
≥Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon 
may not be displayed.
2Select [USB Mass Storage 
Device] and click [Stop].
3Verify [MATSHITA SD VIDEO 
CAMERA USB Device] is 
selected and click [OK].
Click [Close], and you can safely disconnect the 
cable.
Card reader/writer function (mass storage)
To disconnect USB cable 
safely
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With a PC
Using software
1
Using VideoCam Suite
For Windows Vista:
≥When using VideoCam Suite, log on to your PC as Administrator (or with a login name equally 
authorized) or with the user name for a standard user account. If you log on with a user name for a 
guest user account, the software cannot be used.
For Windows XP/2000:
≥When using VideoCam Suite, log on to your PC as Administrator (or with a login name equally 
authorized). If you log on with a login name other than Administrator, the software cannot be used.
Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [Panasonic] # 
[VideoCam Suite 2.0] # [VideoCam Suite].
Refer to the operating instructions of the software (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
Select [start] # 
[All Programs (Programs)] # 
[Panasonic] # [VideoCam Suite 2.0] 
# [Manual].
∫When the operating instructions will not 
open
You will need Adobe Reader to read the PDF 
operating instructions.
Download and install a version of Adobe Reader 
that you can use with your OS from the following 
Web Site.
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/
readstep2_allversions.html
Reading the operating 
instructions of the software
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You can easily upload motion pictures to 
YouTube with the VideoCam Suite. You need to 
record the motion picture to upload in web mode. 
(l34)
1Connect this unit to a PC. (l82)
2Select [WEB MODE] then press 
the joystick.
[YouTube Uploader] starts and the motion 
pictures recorded in web mode are displayed.
≥Refer to the operating instructions of the 
software (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
≥In order to upload motion pictures to YouTube, 
a user account must first be obtained via the 
YouTube site.
≥After uploading is complete, a message 
appears. If [OK] is clicked, the USB function 
will be set to [PC/RECORDER]. Before turning 
this unit off, disconnect the USB cable (l83).
≥This service is available as of 1 December, 
2008.
≥Any operation about YouTube
™ services and 
the specification changes are not guaranteed. 
The available services and the displays are 
subject to change without notice.
≥Any copyrighted video cannot be uploaded 
without having the copyright or obtaining 
permission from the copyright holder(s).
Upload to YouTube
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With a PC
Using a 
Macintosh
1
If using a Macintosh
∫Operating environment for the card reader/writer function (mass storage)
≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some 
personal computers cannot be used.
≥The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
≥Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
∫Copying still pictures on PC
1Connect this unit to a PC via the 
supplied USB cable.
≥The USB function selection screen will appear.
2Select [PC CONNECT] on the 
camera LCD and press the 
joystick to confirm.
3Double-click [CAM_SD] or 
[Untitled] displayed on the 
desktop.
≥Files are stored in [100CDPFP] folder etc. in 
the [DCIM] folder.
4Drag and drop the files onto 
destination folder (on the PC 
hard disk).∫To disconnect USB cable safely
Drag [CAM_SD] or [Untitled] disk 
icon to the [Trash], and then 
disconnect the USB cable.
Personal computerMacintosh
OSMac OS X v10.4
Mac OS X v10.5
CPUPowerPC G5 (1.9 GHz or higher)
Intel Core Duo
Intel Core Solo
InterfaceUSB port
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Others
Indications
1
Indications
∫Recording indications
Motion picture recording
Still picture recording
Remaining battery power 
(l19)
R 0h30mRemaining time for recording
0h00m00sElapsed recording time
NOV.15.2009
12:34 PMDate/time indication (l28)
World time setting (l29)
¥/; (Red)Recording (l33)
; (Green)Recording pause (l33)
PRE-REC (l44)
Aspect ratio 16:9 (l47)
Auto mode (l32)
Manual mode (l49)
+10h00m00s
R    0h30mSP
AWB1/100OPEN
0dB
NOV.15.2009    12:34 PM
AWB1/100OPEN
0dB
R  100000.2+1
NOV.15.2009    12:34 PM
PRE-REC
16:9
AUTO
MNL
Intelligent auto mode (l31)
Normal mode
Portrait mode
Scenery mode
Spotlight mode
Low light mode
MFManual focus (l50)
2tZoom magnification indication 
(l38)
ªBacklight compensation mode 
(l43)
Image stabilizer (l40)
1/100Shutter speed (l52)
OPEN, F4.0F number (l52)
0dBGain value (l52)
Soft skin mode (l44)
, Fade (White), Fade (Black) 
(l43)
MagicPix function (l44)
Face detection (l44)
Zoom microphone (l39)
Wind noise reduction (l47)
, , 
, Power LCD function (l30)
, , Motion picture recording mode 
(l35)
Web mode (l34)
ZOOM
A+2+1-1
XPSPLP
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∫Playback indicationsScene mode (l50)
Sports mode
Portrait mode
Low light mode
Spotlight mode
Surf & snow mode
White balance (l51)
Auto white balance
Indoor mode (recording under 
incandescent lamp)
Outdoor mode
Manual adjustment mode
ØSelf-Timer recording (l45)
Number of recording pixels for 
still pictures (l106)
640k480
640k360
 (White)SD Card can be recorded to
 (Green)Recognizing the SD card
R 10000Remaining number of still 
pictures
AWB
0.3M
0.2
Motion picture playback
Still picture playback
1Playback (l53)
;Pause (l53)
5, /
6, Fast forward/rewind (l54)
7/8Last/first scene paused
9/:Skip playback (l53)
D/ESlow-motion playback (l54)
;1/2;Frame-by-frame playback 
(l54)
0h00m00sMotion picture playback time
Play mode (l55)
All scenes on the SD card 
displayed
Scenes recorded on the 
selected date
, , Motion picture recording mode 
(l35)
No.10Scene number
Volume adjustment (l54)
RResume playback (l54)
Locked motion pictures and 
still pictures (l60, 61)
Copied motion pictures (l68)
Scenes recorded in the web 
mode (l34)
100-001Motion picture folder/file 
number display
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∫Indications when other products 
are connected
∫Confirmatory indications100-0001Still picture folder/file number 
display
1DPOF already set 
(to more than 1) (l62)
Number of recording pixels for 
still pictures (l106)
640k480
640k360
The picture size is not displayed for still 
pictures recorded with other products that have 
different picture sizes from the sizes shown 
above.
0.3M
0.2
The DVD burner is connected
When the [BURN DISC] menu 
is selected
When the [PLAY DISC] menu 
is selected
Disc type (l66)
DVD-RAM disc
DVD-RW disc
DVD-R disc
DVD-R DL disc
CD-RW disc
CD-R disc
When a printer compatible with 
PictBridge is connected (l74)
Accessing an SD card (l82)
–– (Time 
display)The built-in battery is low. 
(l28)
°The warning/alarm indication 
appears when LCD monitor is 
rotated towards the lens side. 
Return the direction of the LCD 
monitor to normal position and 
check the warning/alarm 
indication.
No SD card is inserted/
unusable card.
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Others
Indications
2
Messages
THIS CARD CANNOT RECORD IN VIDEO MODE.
An 8 MB or 16 MB SD card has been inserted in video recording mode.
CHECK CARD.
This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognized by the unit.
ERROR OCCURRED. RECORDING IS STOPPED.
≥When using an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording (l21)
When this message appears, it is recommended that you format the SD card being used. (l63) 
When an SD card is formatted, all the data recorded on it will be deleted. Back up the data on the 
SD card to a PC, etc. before formatting the SD card.
≥When using any other card
Use a Panasonic SD card or another SD card which can be used to record motion pictures. (l21)
EXIT THE MENU THEN CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE.
CANCEL MAGICPIX MODE.
You are attempting to use a function that cannot be used simultaneously.
ERROR OCCURRED. PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF, THEN TURN ON AGAIN.
An irregularity in the unit has been detected. Restart the unit by turning off and on the power.
DISCONNECT USB CABLE.
The unit cannot correctly establish the connection to the PC or printer. Disconnect and reconnect 
the USB cable and then select the desired USB function again.
CANNOT OPERATE WHILE CONNECTED TO COMPUTER.
The unit’s power cannot be turned off when the unit is connected to the PC.
ALL CONTENTS OF THIS DISC WILL BE DELETED. DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE?
The inserted disc contains recorded data. Confirm the contents by using the device that recorded 
the data before deletion.
THIS SCENE COULD NOT BE READ SO COPYING ONTO DISC WAS ABORTED.
To copy the scene again, delete the displayed scene first.
AN ERROR OCCURRED IN THE DVD BURNER. DISCONNECT THE USB CABLE FROM THIS 
UNIT.
Remove the Mini AB USB Connection Cable from this unit, and then turn the power off and then on 
again.
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