Panasonic Sdr S7 Operating Instructions Manual

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We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (VW-VBJ10)
If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
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 manufacturers instructions.
● Do not heat or expose to flame.
●  Do not leave the battery in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long 
period of time with doors and windows...

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Setup2
Charging time, recordable time and 
Remaining battery capacity indication
Charging time and recordable time
Times are given for a temperature of 25 ˚C (77 ˚F) and humidity of 60 %. 
The charging time shown in the table are approximations. In high or low 
temperatures, charging requires more time.
●  Supplied battery VW-VBJ10 (3.6 V, 1000 mAh)
Charging timeApprox. 2 h 15 min
Recordable timeMaximum continuously 
recordable timeActual recordable time
Approx. 1 h 10 min Approx. 40 min
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Setup3
Inserting/Removing SD 
cards 
(sold separately)
SD cards are sold separately.
Preparations:  Set the mode dial to [OFF].
(Check that the status indicator is out.)
Inserting or removing an SD card with the power ON may 
damage the unit and destroy data on the card. 
Place label upwards.
●  While the card access lamp is lit, reading, recording, playback, deletion 
or other processing is being executed. Performing the following 
operations while the lamp is lit may damage the SD card and...

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Setup4
Turning power ON/OFF
(Selecting modes)
Set to icon of desired mode.
Power OFF
Motion picture recording mode 
(P.32)
Motion picture playback mode 
(P.52)
Still picture recording mode 
(P.34)
Still picture playback mode 
(P.55)
Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely to the desired position.
●  The very first time that power is turned ON, a message appears prompting 
you to set the date and time. (P.28) Status indicator
•  When power is ON: Lit red
(When selecting 
   )
• When power is OFF:...

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Rotate the mode dial to motion picture recording/playback, still picture 
recording/playback or power OFF.
 Quick starts
Quick starts are available when the mode is set to [] and []. 
When [QUICK START] is [ON], the unit responds as follows to LCD monitor 
operations:
LCD monitor 
operationUnit responseStatus 
indicator
When opened Shooting can start in approx. 0.6 second. Lit red
When closed
The unit goes on quick start standby
Î.Flashing green
Î  The unit consumes about half as much power...

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1Display the menu.
The menu displayed differs 
according to mode.
2Select the top menu.
(Top menu for [] and [] 
modes)
3Enter the top menu.
or
4Select a submenu.
5Enter the selected 
submenu.
or
Setup5
Setting from the menu, 
changing the display language
 To return to the previous screen
  
  To quit an operation halfway 
through
  
The menu cannot be displayed during recording or playback.
For menu items (P.82 “Menu List”) 

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6Select an item.
7Enter the selected item.
●  Do not rotate the mode dial while menus appear on the LCD monitor.
●  You cannot record or perform other operations while menus appear on the 
LCD monitor.
Using the cursor buttonsThe cursor buttons are used to select and enter items on menus or 
thumbnail displays.
Upwards
Downwards Left Right●  To move the cursor
The cursor moves in the direction of the 
respective cursor buttons 
 
when pressed.
●  Pressing the center enters the selection. The...

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Setup6Setting the date and time 
1Set to [] or [].
2Select the desired menu.
    →[BASIC]→
[CLOCK SET]→[YES]
3Set the date and time.
To select settingsTo change 
numerical values
The year is displayed up to 2099 
and the 12-hour system is used 
to display the time.
4Enter the date and time.
•  The clock function starts at [00] 
seconds.
•  After pressing the [MENU] 
button and closing the menu, 
check the date and time 
displays.
  To change the date and time 
display
● To change an item...

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●  After setting the date and time, summer time can be set as in “Setting home 
city and region” of the world time function (P.50).
●   
If [
] is displayed for the date and time, the built-in lithium battery has run 
down. Charge the battery and set the time as follows. The built-in lithium 
battery is charged when the AC adaptor is connected to the unit or when a 
battery is inserted into the unit. If charged for about 24 hours, the date and 
time can be saved in memory for about 6 months....

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Recording1Before recording
Hold the unit firmly 
with both hands
Be careful not to block 
microphone or sensorUsing the “sub record” 
button can be helpful 
when recording at 
waist height
Stand with legs slightly 
apart for stabilityStand with back 
to sun to avoid 
subject being in 
shadow
Keep elbows close to 
body
White balance 
sensor
Microphone
Basic stance
●  Before recording, open the lens cover.