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 closed. The battery is not charged at the time of purchase. Be sure to charge it 
before use.
For charging time (P.22)
If the status indicator does the following:Does not flash:  
   Remove and reinsert the battery, and disconnect and reconnect the AC adaptor.
If the status indicator still does not flash, contact your dealer.
Flashes rapidly at approx. 0.25 seconds intervals:  
    The battery cannot be charged. Try doing the following.
   •  Remove and reinsert the battery, and try recharging the battery.
   •  The battery temperature or surrounding temperature is too high/low, therefore wait until 
the unit and the battery are at suitable temperatures and try recharging the battery.
   If battery charging still does not commence, contact your dealer.
Flashes slowly at approx. 3 seconds intervals:  
    Charging requires time for the following reasons:
   •  The battery has been excessively discharged.
   •  The battery temperature or ambient temperature is too high/low.
●  If power to the unit is activated while the battery is charging, the AC power 
supply will be used and charging interrupted.
6Open the terminal cover.
7Plug the DC plug into the DC 
input terminal on the unit.
Status indicatorFlashing red at approx. 1 second 
intervals: Charging in progress
Off:       Charging complete 
						

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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
●  Actual recordable time includes recording and stopping, power ON/OFF 
switching, zooming and other operations.
●  
Recordable time varies according to conditions of use. For example, the 
recordable time shortens when the [POWER LCD] setting is on while recording. 
●  The recordable time shortens in some environments (i.e., low temperatures, 
etc.), therefore it is recommended to charge a spare battery. 
Remaining battery capacity indication
The battery indication changes, as the remaining battery power decreases.
High Low
Flashing (Charge battery.)
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to genuine 
product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs 
are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of 
appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead 
to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure 
occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products 
are used we would recommend that the genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
●  Be aware that many batteries sold at extremely cheap prices or in situations where it 
is difficult to verify the actual products before purchase have proven to be counterfeit. 
						

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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 its content 
and the unit may not function properly.
  • Switching off power
  • Removing battery or AC adaptor
  • Opening card/battery door and removing SD card
  • Rotating the mode dial
  • Shaking or impacting the unit
Card access lamp
2Insert/Remove the SD 
card.
• To  insert:
  Face the label upwards and slide 
the card in straight until hearing it 
catch. 
• To  remove:
  Press the center of the SD card and 
pull the card out straight.
1Open the card/battery 
door.
Open the door by sliding the card/
battery door lever to the “OPEN” 
position.
3Close the card/battery 
door.
•  Close the card/battery door and 
slide the card/battery door lever to 
the “LOCK” position.
•  If the door does not close 
completely, remove the SD card, 
check its orientation and reinsert it 
into the slot. 
						

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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: Off
Turning power ON/OFF from the LCD monitorWhen [] or [] is selected, power turns ON when the LCD monitor is 
opened and OFF when it is closed. (During motion picture recording, power 
does not turn OFF when the LCD monitor is closed.)
•  When [QUICK START] (next page) is [ON], the unit goes on quick start 
standby when the LCD monitor is closed.
•  When not in use, set the mode dial to [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 as when recording is stopped.
 Setting [QUICK START]
Make settings from the 
menus. (P.26)
→[SETUP]→
[QUICK START]→[ON]
(To turn OFF, select [OFF].)
•  [QUICK START] is [ON] at the time of purchase.
●  The quick start standby is canceled and power shuts OFF (status indicator 
out) in the following situations. 
    • When quick start standby mode continues for more than about 5 minutes
    • When the mode dial is rotated
●  When white balance is set to [
], quick starts require more time if the light 
source differs from that prior to quick starting, because automatic adjustments 
are performed. (However, automatic adjustments are not performed when 
using the MagicPix function.)
●  Starting may require more time than usual if the unit is impacted.
●  Zoom magnification becomes 1x after quick starts.
●  If [POWER SAVE] (P.84) is set to [5 MINUTES] and the unit automatically 
goes on quick start standby, close and reopen the LCD monitor. 
						

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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 cursor buttons are used to select functions, execute operations and 
make menu settings.
8Close the menu.
 Changing the display language
The display and menu language can be changed.
    →[LANGUAGE] 
						

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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
  
    →[SETUP]→
[DATE/TIME]
[OFF]   :   Date and time are not 
displayed.
[D/T]    :   Date and time are 
displayed.
[DATE] :  Only the date is displayed.
● To change the date format
  
    →[SETUP]→
[DATE FORMAT]
Format 
indicationAppearance on 
LCD monitor
[Y/M/D] 2008.DEC.15
[M/D/Y] DEC.15.2008
[D/M/Y] 15.DEC.2008
 Setting the date and time
Before recording, check that the date and time have been set.
The very first time that power is turned ON, a message appears prompting you 
to set the date and time. Select [YES], press the center of the cursor buttons 
and proceed to step 
3. 
						

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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. (The battery is charged 
even if the power is turned OFF.)
 Adjusting the LCD monitor
LCD monitor color and brightness can be adjusted. (Settings do not affect 
recorded images.) For settings from the menu (P.26)
The LCD monitor cannot be adjusted for self-portrait recording (P.43).
1Select the desired menu.
  If the LCD monitor is hard to 
see in bright places (POWER 
LCD)
Brighten the entire LCD monitor.
    →[SETUP]→[POWER 
LCD]
 :    Normal brightness
 :  The LCD monitor brightens.
 :    The LCD monitor brightens 
more.
• [ 
] is automatically selected 
when the AC adaptor is used.
  →[SETUP]→
[LCD SET]→[YES]
2Select and adjust the 
item.
Select an item.To adjust
The bar moves.
[BRIGHTNESS]:
   Adjusts brightness.
[COLOR]:
  Adjusts color density.
and adjusting the LCD monitor 
						

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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.