Panasonic Sdr S70 Operating Instructions Manual

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Recording
Recording (Basic)
2
Recording motion 
pictures
≥Open the lens cover before turning the unit on. ( l17)
1Change the mode to   and 
open the LCD monitor.
2Press the recording start/stop 
button to start recording.
≥When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥.≥While recording is in progress, the recording 
will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed.
3Press the recording start/stop 
button again to pause recording.
∫Screen indications in the 
Motion Picture Recording Mode
A Recording mode
B Remaining time left for recording
(When the remaining time is less than 
1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes red.)
C Recording time elapsed
Each time the unit is put into recording pause, 
the counter display will be reset to “0h00m00s”.
(“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for 
minute and “s” for second.)
≥Still pictures can be recorded while 
recording the motion picture. ( l46)
≥ The images recorded between pressing 
the recording start/stop button to start 
recording and pressing it again to pause 
recording become one scene.
The scene is automatically divided when 
the recorded data exceeds 1.9 GB. (The 
recording will continue.)
SD CARD
Maximum number of recordable scenes: 9801
Maximum number of different dates: 99 
(
l65)(In the case of SD cards it is the maximum 
number of recordable scenes per card.)
Built-in Memory/HDD
/
Maximum number of recordable scenes: 
98901
Maximum number of different dates: 
999 ( l65)
When either of them reaches to the maximum 
limit, additional scenes cannot be recorded.
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Media for recording both still pictures and motion pictures may be set on the SD Card, the 
built-in memory or the HDD.
Select the menu. (l27)
Select the media to record motion pictures or still pictures, then press 
the center of the joystick.
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≥ Media set for still pictures and motion pictures will be outlined in a yellow frame.
≥ Press the MENU button to end.
Selecting a media to record [SDR-T70]/[SDR-H100]
[MEDIA SELECT]
SDR-T70
A VIDEO/SD CARD
B VIDEO/Built-inMemory
C PICTURE/SD CARD
D PICTURE/Built-inMemory
SDR-H100
EVIDEO/SD CARD
F VIDEO/HDD
G PICTURE/SD CARD
H PICTURE/HDD
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Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded.
Select the menu. (l27)
≥SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated times are the 
approximate recordable times for continuous recording.
A Favors image quality
B Favors recording time
≥ If recording for long periods, prepare batteries for 3 or 4 times the period you wish to record 
for. ( l21)
≥ The given recording times are standard recordable times for continuous recording.
≥ If a recording with a lot of movement is recorded, the recording time is reduced.
≥ The recordable time may be reduced if recording of short scene is repeated.
≥ Remaining time left for recording may increase after changing the mode or restarting the 
unit by turning it off and on.
≥ Use time in the row of 4 GB in above table as a guideline for the time that can be copied 
onto one DVD disc (4.7 GB).
≥Recordable time using the battery (l 21)
≥ When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly, or when a fast-moving subject is recorded 
(particularly when recording in LP mode), mosaic-type noise may appear at playback.
Recording modes/approximate recordable time
[RECORD SETUP]  # [REC MODE] # desired setting
Recording modeXPSPLP
SD card 4GB
50 min 1h40min 3h20min
8GB 1h45min 3h30min 7h
16 GB 3h30min 7h 14h
32 GB 7h30min 15h 30h
48 GB 11h 22h10min 44h50min
64 GB 15h 30h 60h30min
Built-in 
memory 4GB
50min 1h40min 3h20min
HDD80 GB
 18h30min  37h 74h30min
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SDR-T70
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You may switch the audio recording method 
for motion picture recording on the SD Card.
¬/ Select 
[VIDEO]/[SD CARD] in 
[MEDIA SELECT].
Select the menu. ( l27)
[DOLBY] (Dolby Digital):
This is a recording method suitable for 
creating a DVD-Video disc using the DVD 
burner. ( l79)
[MPEG] (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 2):
This is a recording method suitable for 
playing back the SD card using a device 
conforming to the SD-Video standard.
≥ This function’s default setting is [DOLBY].
≥ This unit is not capable of converting the 
audio recording method after recording 
motion pictures. 
By using the supplied software (VideoCam 
Suite 3.5), audio can be recorded in 
[DOLBY] mode on a DVD-Video disc and 
in [MPEG] mode on an SD card. Message is displayed when this unit is 
moved rapidly.
Select the menu. (
l27)
When “CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST.” 
appears, move the unit slowly while 
recording.
≥Message will not appear while pausing the 
recording. (Message will appear even if it 
is pausing the recording if [DEMO MODE] 
is set to [ON].)
≥ In some recording conditions, messages 
may not appear.
Audio recording modes
[SETUP]  # [AUDIO REC]  # [DOLBY] 
or [MPEG]
SDR-T70SDR-H100
Shooting guide
[RECORD SETUP]  # [SHOOTING 
GUIDE]  # [ON]
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Recording
Recording (Basic)
3
Recording still pictures
≥Open the lens cover before turning on the power. ( l17)
 Still pictures can also be recorded while recording motion pictures.
≥ Refer to page 42 for methods for selecting recording media.
1Change the mode to  and 
open the LCD monitor.
2Press the   button.
≥Because of slower shutter speeds, it is 
recommended that you use a tripod when 
recording in low light.
∫ About the screen indications in 
Still Picture Recording
R3000: Remaining number of still 
pictures
(Flashes in red when [0] 
appears.)
R3000 R3000
R3000
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Records at the number of recording pixels 
set under [ASPECT] (l55).
≥The edges of still pictures recorded on this 
unit with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut at 
printing. Check the printer or photo studio 
before printing.
You can record still pictures even while 
recording motion pictures.
¬ Change the mode to  .
While recording motion pictures, 
press the   button to take the 
picture.
≥While recording motion pictures or during 
the PRE-REC operation, the following 
arrangements are applied so that motion 
picture recording takes preference over 
still picture recording.
jImage quality is different from ordinary 
still pictures.
j The remaining usable capacity (number 
of pictures that can be taken) indication 
does not appear.
≥ For vivid still pictures, we recommend 
pausing motion picture recording and 
taking still pictures after releasing the 
PRE-REC mode. ≥
Remaining time left for recording will 
become shorter when you record still 
pictures while recording motion pictures.
≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their 
main memory size. The stated number is 
the approximate number of recordable 
pictures.
* Maximum number of recordable pictures  that can be displayed is 99999.
If the number of recordable pictures 
exceeds 99999, the number will not 
change when the picture is taken until the 
number of recordable pictures gets less 
than 99999.
Picture size
AspectNumber of pixels
4:3 640k480
16:9 640k360
Simultaneous recording
(recording still pictures 
while recording motion 
pictures)
Approximate number of 
recordable pictures
Picture size640 k480
640 k360
SD card
4GB 30000
8GB60500
16 GB99999*
32 GB99999*
48 GB99999*
64 GB99999*
Built-in memory4GB 30000
HDD80 GB99999*
SDR-T70
SDR-H100
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Recording
Recording (Basic)
4
Recording functions
¬Change the mode to  .
It is possible to enhance the zoom 
magnification up to 78 k without degrading 
the image quality when recording.
If the zoom magnification exceeds 78 k , 
then the digital zoom function will be 
activated. The maximum magnification 
provided by the digital zoom can be 
switched.
Select the menu. ( l27)
[OFF]: Enhanced optical zoom only 
(Up to 78k)
[100 k]: Up to 100 k
[3500 k]: Up to 3500 k
≥ If [100 k] or [3500 k] is selected, the digital 
zoom range is displayed in blue while 
zooming.
≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, 
the more the image quality is degraded.
≥If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound may 
be recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly.
≥ When distant subjects are brought closer, they are focused at about 1.5 m (4.9 feet) or 
more.
≥ When the zoom magnification is 1 k, this unit can focus on a subject approx. 2 cm (0.8 z) 
away from the lens.
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Zoom leverT side:
Close-up recording (zoom in)
W side:
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the 
range over which the zoom lever is moved.
Enhanced optical zoom
Digital zoom function
[RECORD SETUP]  # [D.ZOOM] # 
desired setting
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Optical Image stabilizer can stabilize the 
image without decreasing the image quality.
¬Change the mode to  .
≥Stabilization may not be possible under 
strong shaking.
≥ When a tripod is used, we recommend 
that you turn the image stabilizer off. The video light enables brightening of the 
images taken in a dimly-lit place.
¬
Change the mode to  .
≥Auto video light will turn on/off in 
conjunction with Low light mode in 
Intelligent Auto Mode.
≥ When the motion picture light is in use, the 
recordable time when using the battery is 
shortened.
≥ The subject should be within 1.2 m (4 feet) 
of the unit.
≥ Using the Color night rec function at the 
same time will make conditions even 
brighter.
≥ If you turn off the power or change the 
mode, the video light is turned off.
Image stabilizer function
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Optical image stabilizer button
Pressing the button changes the 
optical image stabilizer setting.
 : Active mode
This setting gives more stabilization and 
is suitable for recording when walking.
 : ON
This setting is suitable for recording in a 
stable state such as scenery.
 OFF
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Recording with the video 
light [SDR-S71]
LIGHT/
Light/Delete button [LIGHT/ ]Each time the button is pressed, the 
indication changes by one setting in the 
following order.
 #  /  # Setting canceled
: Always on. /:
Turns on/off automatically according to 
brightness of the surroundings.
≥ Lights up when the lens cover is 
closed.
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Recording
Recording (Basic)
5
AF/AE tracking
≥Open the lens cover before turning the unit on. ( l17)
It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the locked target.
The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. 
(Dynamic tracking)
¬ Change the mode to  .
1Press the AF/AE button.
≥When Intelligent Auto Mode is set to  
(Portrait), the prioritized face frame (in 
orange) will change to the target frame, 
and the subject’s face will be tracked.
2Align the subject with the target 
frame and press the AF/AE 
button to lock on to the target.
A  Target frame
≥ To change the target, press the AF/AE 
button and align the target frame with 
the new subject and press the AF/AE 
button once again.
3Start recording.≥Pressing and holding the AF/AE 
button releases the AF/AE tracking.
∫ About target frame
≥In the event of failure to achieve target 
lock, the target frame will blink red and 
then disappear. Realign the subject with 
the target frame and repress the AF/AE 
button to regain target lock.
≥This function cannot be used in Manual 
Mode.
≥ It may track different objects or may not 
lock the target depending on the recording 
conditions such as the following:
jWhen the object is too large or too small
j When color of the object is similar to the 
background
j When the scene is dark
≥ AF/AE tracking will be canceled in the 
following cases.
jWhen the mode is changed
j When the power is turned off
j When the Scene mode is set
j When the unit is switched to Intelligent 
Auto Mode/Manual Mode
j When the unit is switched to face-to-
face recording.
AF/AE
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Recording
Recording 
(Advanced)
1
Recording functions of 
operation icons
Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded.¬Change the mode to  .
1Press the joystick, and icons 
will be displayed on the 
screen.
≥The indication changes each time the 
joystick is moved down.
≥ The indication disappears when the center 
of the joystick is pressed again.
2(e.g. Backlight compensation)
Select an icon with the 
joystick.
≥To release, reselect the operation icon. * Not displayed when the Intelligent Auto 
Mode is on.
≥ The shaded operation icons are not 
displayed while recording.
≥ If you turn off the power or change the 
mode to  , Color night rec, PRE-REC 
and Backlight compensation functions are 
canceled and if you turn off the power, the 
Fade function is canceled.
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1/21/2 NEXTNEXT1/2 NEXT
Operation icons
Backlight compensation
Fade
Help mode
Web mode
Guide line
PRE-REC
Intelligent contrast control*
Soft skin mode*
Color night rec*
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