Panasonic Sdr S50 Operating Instructions Manual

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∫Playback indicationsØ10/ Ø2 Self-timer recording (l 57)
R3000 Remaining number of still 
pictures (l45)
 (White)
 (Red) Still picture recording 
possible status
Recording still picture
HDD Falling detection 
(
l 8)
*2G
1/;/ 5 // 6// 7/8/9 /: /
D /E /;1 /2;
Display during playback ( l62, 67)
0h00m00s Playback time ( l63)
No.10 Scene number
Repeat playback (l 66)
100-001 Motion pictures folder/file 
name
100-0001 Still picture folder/file name
1 DPOF already set
(to more than 1) ( l73)
RESUME...

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∫Indication of connection to 
other devices
∫ Confirmatory indications
∫ Confirmatory indications when 
a DVD burner is connected
Accessing the card ( l94)
Accessing the built-in memory 
( l 94)
*1
Accessing the HDD ( l94)*2
–– (Time 
display) The built-in battery is low. 
(
l 32)
Warning for face-to-face 
recording ( l34)
The HDD cannot be accessed 
as the Drop Detection Function 
has detected that the unit was 
dropped.
If it detects that the unit is 
being continuously dropped, 
recording...

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Others
Indications
2
Messages
Major confirmation/error messages to be indicated on the screen in text.
*1 /  only
*2  only
RECOMMEND DATA BACK UP PERIODICALLY.*1*2
We recommend backing up important recorded motion pictures and still pictures 
periodically to a PC, DVD disc etc. to protect it. This message does not indicate that there 
is a problem with this unit.
HDD BACKUP RECOMMENDED.*2
There is a possible problem with the HDD. Copy the motion pictures and still pictures 
stored on the HDD...

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If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear. Be sure to follow 
directions in the messages. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.)
≥The above message is displayed when abnormal management information is detected 
when the scenes are displayed in thumbnail. To perform the repair, select the scene with 
 in the thumbnail, and start the playback. Please be aware that if the repair fails, 
scenes with   will be deleted.
≥ Use a sufficiently charged battery or the...

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Others
Helpful hints
1
Functions that cannot be 
used simultaneously
Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s 
specifications.
FunctionsConditions which disable the functions
Intelligent Auto Mode ≥In Manual Mode
≥ When the Color night rec function is used
AF/AE tracking ≥In Manual Mode
≥ When the Color night rec function is used
Fade ≥When PRE-REC is used
Auto slow shutter ≥When the Scene mode is used
Backlight compensation ≥When the Color night rec...

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Others
Helpful hints
2
Troubleshooting
ProblemCheck points
This unit cannot be 
turned on.
This unit does not stay 
on long enough.
Battery runs down 
quickly. ≥
Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently 
charged. ( l20)
≥ In cold places, the battery using time becomes 
shorter.
≥ The battery has a limited life. If the operating time is 
still too short even after the  battery is fully charged, 
the battery has worn out and needs to be replaced.
This unit is turned off...

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ProblemCheck points
This unit cannot be 
operated though it is 
turned on.
This unit does not 
operate normally. ≥
Remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about 
1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC 
adaptor. Then about 1 minute later, turn on the 
power again. (Conducting the above operation while 
the media is being accessed may damage the data 
on the media.)
≥ If normal operation is still not restored, detach the 
power connected, and contact consumer support. 
(l 124, 125)
The...

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Any scenes/still 
pictures cannot play 
back.≥
Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are 
displayed as   cannot be played back.
Although this unit is 
correctly connected to 
a TV, images cannot 
be seen.
The images are 
squeezed horizontally. ≥
Please read the operating instructions of your TV 
and select the channel that matches the input used 
for the connection.
≥ Change the [TV ASPECT] setting to match the 
aspect ratio of the TV. ( l78)
Scenes cannot be 
deleted. ≥
Release the...

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When connected by 
the USB cable, this 
unit is not detected by 
the PC.≥
After re-inserting the SD card into the unit, reconnect 
the supplied USB cable.
≥ Select another USB terminal on the PC.
≥ Check the operating environment. ( l89)
≥ Connect the supplied USB cable again after 
restarting the PC and turning on this unit again.
When the USB cable is 
disconnected, an error 
message will appear 
on the PC. ≥
To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-click the 
 icon in the task tray and...

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Others
Cautions for use
The unit and the SD card become warm 
during use. This is not a malfunction.
Keep the SD Video Camera, SD/HDD Video 
Camera as far away as possible from 
electromagnetic equipment (such as 
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
≥If you use the SD Video Camera, SD/HDD 
Video Camera on top of or near a TV, the 
pictures and sound on the SD Video 
Camera, SD/HDD Video Camera may be 
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥Do not use the SD Video Camera,SD/HDD...