Panasonic Sdr S7 Operating Instructions Manual

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6Open the terminal cover.
7Plug the DC plug into the 
DC input terminal on the 
unit.
1Set the mode dial to 
a position other than 
[OFF].
2Select [YES].
3Set the date and time.
To select settingsTo change 
numerical values
4Enter the date and time.
•  This procedure is for setting the 
date and the time the very first 
time. For the setting procedure for 
the second and subsequent times 
(P.28).
Status indicator
Flashing red:  Charging in 
progress
Off: Charging complete
Setting the date and time 
						

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Quick guide (cont.)
1Set to [].
2
Start recording.
3Stop recording.
1Set to [].
2
Take picture.
 Motion pictures Still pictures
Recording
  The display and menu 
language can be changed
  →[LANGUAGE] 
						

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1Set to [].
2
Select and enter the 
picture to view.
Slideshow start/pause
Return to step 
2
Next Back
 Motion pictures Still pictures
Playback
Deleting pictures
1Set to [].
2
Select and enter the 
picture to view.
Play/Pause
Return to step 
2
NextBack
1
During playback
(LCD monitor display in 
motion picture viewing)
2
Select [YES]. 
						

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Accessories
Make sure all of the following 
accessories were included in the 
product package.
•  Battery pack
  VW-VBJ10
•  AC adaptor
  VSK0694
•  AC cable
  K2CA2CA00025
•  AV cable
  K2KZ9CB00002
•  Hand strap
  VFC4308
• USB cable
  K2KZ4CB00011
• CD-ROM
Audio-video output 
terminal [A/V] (P.60, 61)
USB terminal 
[
] (P.62, 65, 76) DC input terminal 
[DC IN 5.0 V] (P.21)
Battery slot 
[BATTERY] (P.20)Card slot
 [SD CARD] 
(P.23) Card access lamp 
[ACCESS] (P.23, 31)
Card/battery door lever 
[
] (P.20, 23)
Card/Battery door 
(P.20, 23)
Tripod mounting holeFor tripod (sold separately) mounting 
instructions, see the user’s guide of the 
tripod. (With some tripods, the card/
battery door cannot be opened when 
the unit is mounted on the tripod. In 
such case, insert the SD card and 
battery before mounting the unit on the 
tripod.)
Parts identification 
•  Do not use any other AC adaptors 
except the supplied one. 
						

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LCD monitor (P.17)
Speaker When recording:  Zoom button 
[T/W] (P.36)
During playback:  Volume button 
[+VOL–] (P.52)
Mode dial (P.24): Motion  picture 
recording (P.32)
: Motion  picture 
playback (P.52)
: Still picture recording 
(P.34)
: Still picture playback 
(P.55)
: Power OFF (P.24)Status indicator 
(P.21, 24, 25) Record button
(P.32, 34)
Menu button 
[MENU] (P.26)
Cursor buttons (P.26) Delete button 
[] (P.56) Manual button
[MANUAL AF/MF] 
(P.44)Sub record button (P.30)
(Same as record button)Lens
Microphone 
(built-in, stereo) White balance sensor 
(P.30)
Auto button 
[AUTO] (P.44)Terminal cover (P.21)
and handling
Lens cover open lever 
(P.17)
Strap fixture 
(P.16) 
						

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Using the hand strap (supplied)
 Using as strap
  Fit over your wrist and adjust the 
length of the strap.
Parts identification and handling (cont.) 
						

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Using the LCD monitor
Images can be checked on the LCD monitor when recording.
 Open the LCD monitor. Adjust the angle.
Up to 180 ˚
Up to 90 ˚
●  Forcing the LCD monitor open or rotating it past the angle to which it can be 
rotated will cause trouble or malfunctioning.
● Brightness and color density can be adjusted. (P.29)
How to use the lens cover open lever
Before recording, open the 
lens cover.Open the lens cover by sliding 
the lens cover open lever to the 
[
] position.
●   
In order to protect the lens, slide 
the lens cover open lever to the 
[
] position when the unit is not 
in use, and close the lens cover. 
						

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The following SD and SDHC Memory Cards can be used.
Type of card Capacity
SD Memory Card
(SD speed Class 2 or higher recommended)256 MB
512 MB
1 GB
2 GB
SDHC Memory Card
(Use cards bearing the 
 logo.)4 GB
8 GB
16 GB
•  8 MB and 16 MB SD Memory Cards are for still picture recording only.
•  With 32 MB, 64 MB and 128 MB SD Memory Cards, still pictures can be 
recorded, but motion picture recording may stop during use. 
•  Multimedia cards cannot be used.
  Recommended Panasonic SD/SDHC Memory Cards 
(as of February 2008)
The following Panasonic SD/SDHC Memory Cards and SD speed Class 2 or 
higher Memory Cards are recommended for this unit. With other types of SD 
cards, motion picture recording may stop during use.
SD Memory Card SD/SDHC Memory Card
High Speed Class 2 Class 4 Class 6
256 MBRP-SDH256 RP-SDR256――
512 MBRP-SDK512 RP-SDR512――
1 GBRP-SDH01G RP-SDR01G―RP-SDV01G
2 GBRP-SDK02G RP-SDR02G RP-SDM02G RP-SDV02G
4 GB―RP-SDR04G RP-SDM04G RP-SDV04G
8 GB―――RP-SDV08G
16 GB―――RP-SDV16G
Applicable SD cards (sold separately) 
						

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●  SDHC Memory Cards can be used only with SDHC devices.
    Be careful when sharing cards between devices.
●  Be sure to format SD cards with this unit only.
   If cards are formatted on a PC or other device, recording may take time and 
the card may become unusable with the unit. 
●  Before using an SD card from another device, copy the data onto a PC or 
other storage device and then format the card with this unit.
●  Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
●  This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted to FAT12 or FAT16 file 
systems and SDHC Memory Cards formatted to a FAT32 file system. 
●  SD speed Class 2    
   Class 2 speed standard for SD cards. This and higher types of SD cards 
operate stably in devices for which Class 2 or higher SD cards are 
recommended such as this unit.
Precautions in handling•  Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card. Also, prevent dirt, water 
and foreign matter from adhering to terminals.
•  Do not leave cards in the following areas:
    · Where exposed to direct sunlight
    · Humid or dusty places
    · Near heaters and sources of heat
  ·  Where subjected to sharp temperature changes (condensation can occur)
    · Where exposed to static electricity or electromagnetic waves
•  After use, return cards to their pouch or case.
•  SD card data may be corrupted or lost due to electrical noise, static 
electricity, damage to the unit or card, etc. Save important data on a PC 
using the supplied USB cable, MotionSD STUDIO, etc. (P.76)
 Write-protecting  cardsWhen the write-protect switch on the SD card is set to the LOCK position, 
data cannot be written onto or deleted from the card, and the card cannot be 
formatted.
Write-protect switch 
						

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3Insert the battery.
Ensure that battery is oriented 
correctly, and push it into the 
compartment in the direction of the 
[▲] until it snaps into place and it is 
locked by the lever.
(To remove the battery, press the 
lever in the direction of the [
].)
5Connect the AC adaptor 
(supplied).
  Connect the AC cable to the AC 
adaptor and then to an AC outlet.
To AC outletAC adaptor
AC cableÎ
Insert the battery into the unit and charge it.
Î 
Do not use the AC cable and AC adaptor of this unit with other devices. Also, do not use 
the AC cables and AC adaptors of other devices with this unit.
Setup1Charging
Lever
Small gap here.
1Set the mode dial to [OFF].The unit runs on AC power (status indicator lit red) and 
the battery cannot be charged when the mode dial is set 
to any position other than [OFF].
2Open the card/battery 
door.
Open the door by sliding the card/
battery door lever to the “OPEN” 
position.
4Close the card/battery 
door.
Close the card/battery door and 
slide the card/battery door lever to 
the “LOCK” position.