Panasonic Sdr S70 Operating Instructions Manual

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∫Charging/Recording time
≥Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH (When using AC adaptor)
≥ These times are approximations.
≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. 
Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as 
high/low temperature.
≥ VW-VBL090 is not available for  .
Charging and recording time
SDR-S70/SDR-S71/SDR-T70
Battery model number
[Voltage/Capacity  (minimum)]Charging timeMaximum 
continuously 
recordable timeActual 
recordable time
Supplied battery/
VW-VBL090 (optional) [3.6 V/895 mAh] 2h20min 1h20min
40min
VW-VBK180 (optional)
[3.6 V/1790 mAh] 2h25min 2h55min 1h30min
VW-VBK360 (optional)
[3.6 V/3580 mAh] 4h20min
6h3h10min
SDR-H100
Battery model 
number
[Voltage/
Capacity 
(minimum)]
Charging  timeRecording 
destinationRecording  modeMaximum 
continuously  recordable 
timeActual 
recordable  time
Supplied battery/
VW-VBK180 (optional)
[3.6 V/1790 mAh] 2h25min
HDD
XP 2h30min 1h15min
SP/LP 2h30min 1h20min
SD XP/SP 2h35min 1h20min
LP 2h40min 1h25min
VW-VBK360 (optional)
[3.6 V/3580 mAh] 4h20minHDD
XP 5h 2h40min
SP 5h5min 2h40min
LP 5h10min 2h45min
SD XP 5h15min 2h45min
SP 5h20min 2h50min
LP 5h25min 2h50min
SDR-H100
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≥The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping 
recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc.
≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction.
Battery capacity indication≥The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. 
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If the indication becomes  , the icon will beco me red. If the battery discharges, then 
( ) will flash.
≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you 
can use for this unit. It may take time to display the remaining battery capacity. The 
actual time can vary depending on your actual use.
≥ When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining 
battery capacity will not be shown.
SDR-H100
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Preparation
Setup
2
Recording to a card
The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card, built-in memory, or HDD. 
To record to an SD card, read the following.
Use SD cards conforming to Class 2 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating* for 
motion picture recording.
* The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes. Check via the label on the card, etc.
Example: 
≥4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory 
Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.
≥ When the write-protect switch  A on SD card is locked, no recording, 
deletion or editing will be possible on the card.
≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is
 compatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC 
Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards.  When using an SDHC memory card/SDXC 
memory card with other equipment, check the equipment is compatible with these 
memory cards.
Cards that you can use with this unit
Card typeCapacityMotion picture recordingStill 
picture 
recording
SD Memory  Card 8MB/16MB/
32 MB Cannot be used.
Can be 
used.
64 MB/128 MB/
256 MB Cannot be guaranteed in operation.
The recording may suddenly stop 
during motion picture recording 
depending on the SD card you use. 
(
l 107)
512MB/1GB/ 2GB
Can be used.
SDHC 
Memory  Card 4GB/6GB/8GB/ 
12 GB/16 GB/24 GB/32 GB
SDXC 
Memory  Card 48 GB/64 GB
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Caution:
Check that the access lamp has gone off.
1Open the LCD monitor.
2Open the SD card cover and insert (remove) the SD card into (from) 
the card slot.
≥Face the label side  B in the direction shown in the illustration and press it straight in as far 
as it will go.
≥ Press the center of the SD card and then pull it straight out.
3Securely close the SD card cover.
≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SD card.
≥ See page 113 for details on handling the SD card.
Inserting/removing an SD card
When using an SD card not from Panasonic,  or one previously used on other equipment, 
for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. ( l76) When the SD card is formatted, all 
of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.
Access lamp [ACCESS]  A≥When this unit is accessing the SD card or built-in memory, the access lamp lights up.
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Preparation
Setup
3
Turning the unit on/off
You can turn the power on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD 
monitor.
Press the power button to turn on the power.
AThe status indicator lights.
Power is turned on when the LCD monitor is opened, and power is turned off when it is 
closed.
During normal use, opening and closing of the LCD monitor can be conveniently used 
to turn the power on/off.
∫ To turn on the power
A The status indicator lights.
∫To turn off the power
B The status indicator goes off.
≥ In the following cases, opening the LCD monitor does not turn on the power. Press the 
power button to turn on the power.
jWhen the unit is purchased
j When you have turned off the power using the power button
≥ The power will not turn off while recording motion pictures even if the LCD monitor is 
closed.
Turning the power on and off with the power button
To turn off the powerHold down the power button until the 
status indicator goes off.
Turning the power on and off with the LCD monitor
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Preparation
Setup
4
Selecting a mode
Change the mode to recording or playback.
Operate the mode switch to change the mode to   or  .
Recording mode (l41, 45)
Playback mode ( l62, 67)
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Preparation
Setup
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Using the menu screen
1Press the MENU button.
2Select the desired top menu A, 
then move the joystick right or 
press the joystick.
3Select the submenu item  B, 
then move the joystick right or 
press the joystick.
≥ Descriptions of submenus and current 
settings on menus are displayed 
scrolling at the bottom of the screen. 
4Select the desired setting, then 
press the joystick to enter the 
selection.
To get back to the previous screenMove the joystick left.
To exit the menu screenPress the MENU button.
MENU
ENTER
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You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen.
1Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [LANGUAGE] and 
press the joystick.
2Select [English] and press the joystick.
Part of the menu will not be used d epending on the used functions. (l 105)
Recording mode
*1 It is not displayed when the Intelligent auto mode is on.
*2 It is displayed when the Intelligent auto mode is on.
*3 These menus are only for  .
*4 These menus are only for  .
*5 These menus are only for  / .
*6 /  It will be displayed only when the [MEDIA SELECT] is set to 
[VIDEO]/[SD CARD].
*7  It will be displayed only when the [MEDIA SELECT] is set to  [Built-inMemory].
Language selection
Menu list
SDR-T70SDR-H100SDR-S70SDR-S71SDR-T70SDR-H100
SDR-T70
RECORD SETUP
[SCENE MODE] (l 54)
[D.ZOOM] (l 47)
[REC MODE] (l 43)
[RELAY REC]
*7( l 55)
[ASPECT] (l 55)
[FACE FRAMING]
*2( l 55)
[GUIDE LINES] (l 52)
[WEB MODE] (l 51)
[FADE] (l 51)
[FADE COLOR] (l 51)
[AUTO SLOW SHTR]
*1( l 56)
[BACKLIGHT COMPENS.] ( l51)
[INTELLIGENT CONTRAST]*1(l 52)
[SOFT SKIN MODE]
*1( l 53)
[COLOR NIGHT REC]
*1( l 53)
[SHOOTING GUIDE] ( l44)
[WIND NOISE CANCELER]
*1( l 56)
[ZOOM MIC]
*1( l 56)
[WB ADJUST]
*1( l 56)
[MF ASSIST]
*1( l 61)
PICTURE
[SELF TIMER] (l 57)
[SHTR SOUND] (l 57)
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MEDIA SELECT*3*4
Recording media may be set 
independently for both still pictures and 
motion pictures.
When recording to the SD card, select 
[SD CARD]. When recording to the 
built-in memory, select 
[Built-inMemory]. (l42, 62, 67)
When recording to the SD card, select 
[SD CARD]. When recording to the 
HDD, select [HDD]. ( l42, 62, 67)
SETUP
[DISPLAY]
The screen display can be changed to 
[OFF] (a portion of information 
displayed) or [ON] (all information 
displayed).
[EXT. DISPLAY] ( l78)
[CLOCK SET] ( l32)
[SET WORLD TIME] ( l33)
[DATE/TIME] ( l32)
[ D AT E  F O R M AT ] ( l32)
SDR-T70
SDR-H100
[ECONOMY]
[OFF]:
The power saving function is not 
activated.
[5 MINUTES]:
When about 5 minutes have passed 
without any operation, this unit 
automatically turns off to save battery 
life.
≥The power save function will not 
activate when:
jconnected to AC adaptor
j using the USB cable for PC, DVD 
burner etc.
j PRE-REC is used
[QUICK POWER ON] ( l40)
[QUICK START] ( l40)
[AUDIO REC]
*6( l 44)
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[ALERT SOUND]
The starting and stopping of a recording 
or power on/off can be confirmed with 
this sound.
2 Beeps for 4 times
When an error occurs. Check the 
sentence displayed on the screen. 
(l 103)
[POWER LCD] (l 35)
[LCD SET] (l 35)
[TV ASPECT] (l 78)
[INITIAL SET]
Set to [YES] for changing the menu 
settings back to the default condition.
(Settings for [MEDIA SELECT]
*3*4, 
[CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will 
not be changed.)
[FORMAT MEDIA]
*3*4( l 76)
[FORMAT CARD]
*5( l 76)
[MEDIA STATUS]
*3*4( l 74)
[CARD STATUS]
*5
The amount of time left on the SD card 
can be checked.
≥ Press the MENU button to end.
[DEMO MODE]
This item is used to start the unit 
demonstration.
(Only when the mode is at the   
position)
If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [ON] 
and you press the MENU button when 
there is no SD card inserted and while 
this unit is connected to the AC adaptor, 
the demonstration automatically starts.
If any operation takes place, the 
demonstration is canceled. However if 
no operations take place for approx. 
10 minutes, the demonstration 
automatically starts again. To stop the 
demonstration, set [DEMO MODE] to 
[OFF] or insert an SD card.
[LANGUAGE] ( l28)
You can select the language on the 
screen display and the menu screen.
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