Panasonic SDR-S100 User manual

PP
Operating Instructions
SD Video Camera
Model No. SDR-S100
VQT0T50
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or, contact us via the web at:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please
read the instructions completely.
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Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.
End User License Agreement
You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the
Software defined in this End User License
Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you
agree to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the
terms and conditions of this Agreement,
promptly return the Software to Matsushita
Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (“Matsushita”), its
distributors or dealers from which you made the
purchase.
Article 1 License
Licensee is granted the right to use the
Software, including the information recorded or
described on the CD-ROM, instruction
manuals, and any other media provided to
Licensee (collectively “Software”), but all
applicable rights to patents, copyrights,
trademarks and trade secrets in the Software
are not transferred to Licensee.
Article 2 Use by a Third Party
Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or
allow any third party, whether free of charge or
not, to use, copy or modify the Software, except
as expressly provided for in this Agreement.
Article 3
Restrictions on Copying the Software
Licensee may make a single copy of the
Software in whole or in part solely for back-up
purpose.
Article 4 Computer
Licensee may use the Software only on one
computer, and may not use it on more than one
computer.
Article 5
Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or
Disassembly
Licensee may not reverse engineer, decompile,
or disassemble the Software, except to the
extent either of them is permitted under law or
regulation of the country where Licensee
resides. Matsushita, or its distributors will not
be responsible for any defects in the Software
or damage to Licensee caused by Licensee’s
reverse engineering, decompiling, or
disassembly of the Software.
Article 6 Indemnification
The Software is provided “AS-IS” without
warranty of any kind, either expressed or
implied, including, but not limited to, warranties
of non-infringement, merchantability and/or
fitness for a particular purpose. Further,
Matsushita does not warrant that the operation
of the Software will be uninterrupted or error
free. Matsushita or any of its distributors will not
be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee
arising from or in connection with Licensee’s
use of the Software.
Article 7 Export Control
Licensee agrees not to export or re-export to
any country the Software in any form without
the appropriate export licenses under
regulations of the country where Licensee
resides, if necessary.
Article 8 Termination of License
The right granted to Licensee hereunder will be
automatically terminated if Licensee
contravenes any of the terms and conditions of
this Agreement. Upon termination hereof,
Licensee must destroy the Software and
related documentation together with all the
copies thereof at Licensee’s own expense.
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End User License Agreement ............ 2
Preparation
Information for your safety ................ 5
Introduction .........................................7
Accessories .........................................9
Parts identification and handling .... 10
Inserting/Removing an SD card.......14
Inserting/Removing the Battery.......16
Charging the Battery......................... 17
Turning the unit on/off......................18
Selecting a mode............................... 20
Using the LCD monitor ..................... 21
Using the cursor button ................... 22
One-touch navigation
Using the menu screen..................... 26
Setting date and time........................28
Adjusting LCD monitor..................... 29
Recording
Check before recording....................31
Motion picture recording
(MPEG2 motion pictures)............... 33
Zoom in/out function ........................36
This is for moving the zoom lever to
adjust the magnification.
Tele-macro function..........................37
This is for bringing only what you want
to record into focus to take close-ups.
Soft skin mode .................................. 38
This makes skin colors appear softer
for a more attractive appearance.
Backlight compensation function ...39
This is for protecting a backlit subject
from being darkened.
Wind noise reduction function ........ 40
This is for reducing the wind noise
coming into the microphone when
recording.
Wide mode .........................................40
This is for selecting the screen’s
aspect ratio when recording motion
pictures.
Image stabilizer function .................. 41
This is for reducing image shakes
during recording.
MagicPix functions ........................... 42
This allows recording in dark locations.
Scene mode....................................... 43
This is for recording in various
situations.
Manual focus adjustment ................. 45
This allows subjects to be focused
manually.
White balance.................................... 46
This is for recording in natural colours.
Manual shutter speed/aperture
adjustment ...................................... 48
Still picture recording
(JPEG still pictures) ....................... 50
Built-in flash ...................................... 54
Self-timer recording .......................... 56
This is for recording using the timer.
Playback
Motion picture playback
(MPEG2 motion pictures)............... 57
Still picture playback
(JPEG still pictures) ....................... 60
Deleting scenes................................. 62
This is for deleting scenes recorded on
SD cards.
Locking scenes ................................. 64
This is for preventing scenes from
being deleted by mistake.
Formatting an SD card ..................... 65
This is for initializing (formatting)
cards.
DPOF setting ..................................... 66
This is for writing the printing data on
an SD card.
PictBridge .......................................... 67
This is for printing pictures by directly
connecting to the printer.
Playback on TV ................................. 70
Using this unit’s recorded data on
other devices .................................. 72
This is for copying recordings from a
DVD recorder’s SD card slot onto its
hard disk.
Contents
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PC
With a PC............................................73
Installing MotionSD STUDIO ............77
Installing the Web Camera Driver ....78
Connection and recognition
procedures ......................................80
Using MotionSD STUDIO ..................82
Reading the MotionSD STUDIO
operating instructions....................83
Using the unit as a Web Camera......83
To disconnect USB cable safely ......84
Software application
uninstallation ..................................85
Verifying the driver............................86
Details
Approximate Number of
Recordable Pictures
on an SD Card .................................88
Menu list.............................................89
Setup menu........................................91
Indications .........................................92
Functions that cannot be used
simultaneously................................97
Troubleshooting ................................98
Others
About condensation........................102
Explanation of terms.......................103
Cautions for Use..............................105
Specifications ..................................108
Limited Warranty
(For USA Only) ..............................110
Customer Services Directory
(For USA Only) ..............................112
Warranty (For Canadian
Customers)....................................114
Index .................................................115
Spanish Quick Use Guide/
Guía rápida para el usuario en
español ..........................................116
Contents (continued)
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Preparation
IMPORTANT
∫Carefully observe copyright laws
Whatever you have recorded and created can be used for your personal
entertainment only. Under copyright laws, other materials cannot be used
without obtaining permission from the holders of the copyrights.
≥
Injury or material damage resulting from any kind of use that is not in accordance with
the operating instructions are the sole responsibility of the user.
≥If the SD Video Camera is used continuously for a long time or used at a high
ambient temperature, red, blue, green or white dots may appear on the screen and
be recorded on a still picture. This is due to the temperature of the SD Video Camera
increasing. This is not a malfunction. Under this condition, turn the SD Video Camera
off and leave it for a while.
≥The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to
malfunction or defect of this SD Video Camera, its accessories or Memory Card.
≥Note that the SD Video Camera may not play the data recorded or created on
another product and another product may not play the data recorded on the SD
Video Camera.
≥The nameplate of the SD Video Camera is fixed on the bottom of the battery
compartment.
Information for your safety
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING
INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES AND DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE
THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND
SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
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 manufacturer’s instructions.
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Information for your safety (continued)
FCC Note: (U.S. only)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
≥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution:To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation
instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core
when connecting to computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: SDR-S100
Responsible party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact:
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
1-800-272-7033 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product
you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information
on how to recycle this battery.
SDR-S100
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U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, 4,819,098, and 4,907,093.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S.
patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other
limited consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
-If you see this symbol-
Dear Customer,
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic SD
Video Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them
handy for future reference.
∫Try out the SD Video Camera
Be sure to try out the SD Video Camera before recording your first important event and
check that it records properly and functions correctly.
∫ About the photographs and illustrations in these operating instructions
Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your SD
Video Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in
these Operating Instructions.
∫Pages for reference
Pages that you should refer to are shown as (P00) .
∫Use only the recommended accessories.
≥Do not use any other multi cables and USB cables except the supplied one.
≥When you use headphones which are sold separately, please make sure the total
length of the headphones including the headphone adaptor is less than 3 m
(9.9 feet).
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the
European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of
disposal.
Introduction
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∫Cards that you can use with this unit
On this unit, you can use SD Memory Cards of the following capacity (from 8 MB to
2GB).
≥Refer to page 34 for information about the kinds of SD Memory Cards that can
be used for motion picture recording.
≥If the SD Memory Card is formatted on other equipment, the time spent for recording
may become longer or the SD Memory Card may not be recognized.
Format the SD Memory Card on this unit, in this case. (Do not format it by Explorer
on the PC.)
≥This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system
based on SD Memory Card Specifications.
Introduction (continued)
8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB,
1 GB, 2 GB (Maximum)
Please confirm the latest information on the following
website. (This website is in English only.)
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/e_cam
≥You are not allowed to reproduce (copy),
or transfer to a network, any part of the
software applications supplied with this
product for commercial purposes without
written authorization.
≥Panasonic will in no way be liable for any
damages sustained directly or indirectly
from the use of this product or from any
trouble occurring therein.
≥Panasonic will also in no way be liable for
any losses of data caused by this
product.
≥For the purposes of these operating
instructions, the battery pack is referred
to as “the battery” and the SD Memory
Card as “the SD card.”
≥SD Logo is a trademark.
≥Microsoft and Windows are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
≥Leica is a registered trademark of Leica
microsystems IR GmbH and Dicomar is a
registered trademark of Leica Camera
AG.
≥Screen shot(s) reprinted with permission
from Microsoft Corporation.
≥Other names of systems and products
mentioned in these instructions are
usually the registered trademarks or
trademarks of the manufacturers who
developed the system or product
concerned.
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Check the accessories before using this unit.
Optional Accessory Battery Pack CGA-S303
Accessories
SD Memory Card
(2 GB)
RP-SDQ02G
Wireless remote
control
N2QACC000008
Button-type battery
CR2025
Battery pack
CGA-S303
Hand strap
VFC4127
AC cable
K2CA2CA00025
USB cable
VFA0454
AC adaptor
VSK0681
Headphone cable
K2KZ99Z00001
Multi cable
K2KZ9CB00001
CD-ROM
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1 Lens hood (P11)
2 Lens cover
3 Built-in flash (P54)
4 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)
5 Remote Control Sensor (P13)
6 Indication lamp (P32)
7 Tripod mount (P11)
8 Zoom lever [W/T] (P36)
Volume lever [rVOLs] (P58)
9 Record button (P33, 50)
10 Cursor button (P22)
≥Press up, down, left or right to select items.
≥Press the button in the center to enter the
selection.
11 Menu button [MENU] (P26)
12 Delete button [ ] (P62)
13 Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/
FOCUS] (P32, 43 to 48)
14 Terminal cover (P67, 70, 80)
15 USB terminal [ ] (P67, 80)
16 Multi-connector [MULTI] (P12, 70)
17 DC input terminal [DC IN 9.3V] (P17)
18 Status indicator (P17 to 19)
19 Power switch [ON/OFF] (P18)
20 Microphone (built-in, stereo)
21 Flash lever [OPENß] (P54)
22 White balance sensor (P47)
23 Speaker (P58)
24 Mode dial (P20)
25 Battery cover (P16)
Parts identification and handling
1
2
4
3
5
6
7
14
15
16
17
9
8
10
11
12
13
212019
18 22
23
24
25
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26 LCD monitor (P21, 107)
27 Power LCD button [POWER LCD] (P30)
28 Reset button [RESET] (P101)
29 Card access lamp [ACCESS] (P15)
30 Card slot open lever (P14)
31 Card slot cover (P14)
32 Strap fixture (P12)
Lens hood
1In order to remove the lens
hood, rotate it
counter-clockwise.
2In order to fit it, put into slot A,
and then rotate it clockwise.
Tripod mount
This is a hole for attaching this unit to a tripod
(optional). (Please carefully read the operating
instructions for how to attach the tripod to the unit.)
This unit does not have a hole for a tripod pin so
attach it to a tripod without a tripod pin. If you try to
forcibly attach this unit to a tripod with a fixed tripod
pin, this unit may get scratched or damaged.
≥When a tripod is used, you can perform
operations easily using the remote control.
≥When the tripod is used, the card slot cover and
battery cover cannot be opened. Insert an SD card or the battery before attaching
this unit to the tripod. (P14, 16)
1 Camera base
26
27
30
31
32
29
28
Due to limitations in LCD production
technology, there may be some tiny bright or
dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.
However, this is not a malfunction and does
not affect the recorded picture.
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Multi-connector [MULTI]
Only connect the supplied multi cable and supplied headphone cable to this connector
as the sound may not be output correctly if you connect other cords.
∫Connecting headphones 1 (optional: ‰ 3.5 mm stereo mini plug)
using the headphone cable (supplied) 2
Hand strap fixture
We recommend using the hand
strap (supplied) to prevent the unit
from dropping.
1 Hand strap
Remote control
1 On-screen display button [OSD] (P71)
2 Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (P29)
3 Menu button [MENU] (P26)
4 Delete button [](P63)
5 Playback/Pause button [ ]
(P13, 57, 60)¢
6 Fast-rewind button [:]
(P13, 57, 60)¢
7 Stop button [∫] (P13, 57, 60)¢
8 Fast-forward button [9]
(P13, 57, 60)¢
9 Recording start/stop button
[START/STOP]¢
10 Zoom/volume button [T]/[W]¢
11 Enter button [ENTER] (P13)
¢Recording operations, playback operations
and volume adjustment
These buttons work in the same way as the
corresponding buttons on this unit.
Parts identification and handling (continued)
MULTI
1
2
1
OSD
MENU
ENTER
DATE/
TIME
START/
STOP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
11
9
10
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∫Install a button-type battery (supplied) in the remote control
1) While pressing the stopper 1, pull out
the battery holder.
2) Set the button-type battery with its (i)
mark facing upward 2and get the
battery holder back in place.
∫About the button-type battery
≥When the button-type battery runs down, replace it with a new battery (CR2025).
The battery typically lasts about one year; the actual life may be less with heavy use.
≥Keep the button-type battery out of the reach of children.
∫Remote control usable range
The distance between the remote control and the
unit: Within approx. 5 m (15 feet)
Angle: Approx. 10oup and 15odown, left, and right
1Remote control sensor
≥The remote control is intended for indoor
operation. Outdoors or under strong light, this
unit may not operate properly even within the
usable ranges.
∫Operating with remote control (P26)
The menu screen transition is the same as when the buttons on the main unit are used.
1) Press the [MENU] button.
2) Select a menu item.
≥The play/pause button [ ], stop button [∫],
Fast-rewind button [:], Fast-forward
button [9] and [ENTER] button can be
used in place of pressing the cursor button
up, down, left, right and the button in the
center on this unit.
3) Press the [ENTER] button to exit the
menu screen.
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Warning
Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the
equipment manufacturer. Discard used
batteries according to manufacturer’s
instructions.
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not
recharge, disassemble, heat above
100 °C (212 °F) or incinerate. Keep the
Button-Type battery out of the reach of
children. Never put Button-Type battery
in mouth. If swallowed, call your doctor.
Replace battery with Panasonic PART
NO. CR2025 only. Use of another battery
may present a risk of fire or explosion.
Caution: Battery may explode if
mistreated.
Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep
away from children.
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose
of in fire.
1
MENU
ENTER
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Before inserting/removing an SD card, be sure to turn the power [OFF]. (P18)
If the SD card is inserted or removed with the power turned on, this unit may
malfunction or the data recorded on the SD card may be lost.
1Open the LCD monitor and then slide
the card slot open lever 1 to open the
card slot cover.
2Insert/remove the SD card into/from
the card slot 2.
ALabel side
≥When inserting an SD card, face the label side
towards you and press it straight in with one
stroke as far as it goes.
≥When removing the SD card, open the card
slot cover and press the center of the SD card
and then pull it straight out.
3Securely close the card slot cover.
Inserting/Removing an SD card
1
2
2
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∫About the SD Memory Cards that you can use
¢ The recording may suddenly stop during motion picture recording. (P35)
∫About the SD card
≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SD card.
≥Electrical noise, static electricity, or failure of this unit or the SD card may damage or
erase the data stored on the SD card. We recommend saving important data on a
PC by using the USB cable (supplied) or MotionSD STUDIO. (P73) (When saving
images recorded using this unit to a PC, you must use MotionSD STUDIO. )
≥When using an SD card on which data has been written many times, the remaining
time left for recording may be reduced. (P35)
∫About the card access lamp
≥When this unit accesses the SD card (reading, recording, playback, erasing, etc.),
the access lamp lights up.
≥If the following operations are performed when the access lamp is lit, then the SD
card or the recorded data may be damaged or this unit may malfunction.
– Opening the card slot cover and inserting or removing the SD card.
– Operating the [ON/OFF] switch or the mode dial.
∫About the write protection switch on the SD Memory Card
≥The SD Memory Card has a write protection switch 1on it. If the
switch is moved to [LOCK], you cannot write to the SD card,
delete the data on it or format it. If it is moved back, you can.
Recording mode
SD card capacity
8MB,16MB 32 MB, 64 MB,
128 MB
256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB,
2GB
(Maximum)
Motion picture
recording mode
Cannot be
used.
Cannot be
guaranteed in
operation¢
Refer to page 34.
Still picture
recording mode
Can be used.
2
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1Remove the battery cover.
1While pushing the battery cover,
2slide it in the direction of the arrow.
2Insert the battery.
1Place the battery label side up.
2Insert the projecting parts of the battery
in the holes on the unit.
3Put the battery cover back in its
original place.
ALabel
BProjecting parts
Removing the battery
Remove the battery cover, then
remove the battery.
≥After removing the battery, put the battery
cover back in its original place.
Inserting/Removing the Battery
11
22
A
1
2
3
B
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When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this unit.
¬Set the power switch to [OFF]. (P18)
Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) A
to this unit and the AC outlet.
1Open this unit’s terminal cover.
2Connect the AC adaptor to this unit’s DC
input terminal [DC IN 9.3V].
3Connect the AC mains lead to the AC
adaptor, then the AC outlet.
The status indicator Bstarts blinking in red at
intervals of about 2 seconds to signal that
charging has commenced. Charging is
completed when the lamp goes off.
≥If the status indicator blinks faster or slower,
refer to page 106.
∫Connecting to the AC outlet
If you turn on this unit while charging the battery using the AC adaptor, you can use the
power supplied from the AC outlet to power the unit for use. (While it is in use, the
battery will not be charged.)
∫Charging time and recordable time
The times shown in the table below show the times at a temperature of 25 oC (77 oF)
and a humidity of 60%. This is just a guide. If the temperature is higher or lower than
the specified value, the charging time will become longer.
≥The intermittent recordable time refers to recordable time when the recording and
stopping operations are repeated. In reality, it may be shorter than this.
≥“1h 30 min” indicates 1 hour 30 minutes.
Charging the Battery
DC IN 9.3V
1
2
3
B
A
The AC Cable is for use with this unit only. Do
not use it with other devices or use the
AC
Cable
for other devices with this unit.
Battery model
number
Voltage/
capacity Charging time
Maximum
continuously
recordable time
Intermittent
recordable time
Supplied battery/
CGA-S303
(optional)
7.4 V/
760 mAh
Approx.
1h30min
Approx.
1h20min
Approx.
45 min
≥
The recordable time will become shorter
when you use this unit with the LCD monitor lit
up by pressing the [POWER LCD] button.
≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging.
The unit and the SD card also heat up during
use. This is not a malfunction.
≥Along with the reduction of the battery
capacity, the display will change:
####
. If the battery discharges,
then ( ) will flash.
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How to turn on the power
Set the power switch to [ON].
The status indicator 1 lights red and, in motion
picture recording mode or still picture recording
mode (P20), the lens cover opens.
How to turn off the power
Set the power switch to [OFF].
The status indicator goes out and the lens cover
closes.
≥If the LCD monitor is closed in motion picture
recording mode or still picture recording mode
(P20), the power turns off.
Quick start
If quick start is set and then the LCD monitor is closed while the unit’s power is still on,
the unit will be ready for recording about 1.5 seconds after the LCD monitor is next
opened.
Use the quick start function when stopping recording for a few moments.
≥The quick start function can be set in the following cases.
– In motion picture recording mode, when the SD card is inside this unit
– In still picture recording mode, when the SD card is inside this unit
To set quick start function
Press the menu button B, use the
cursor button A to select
[ SETUP]#[ QUICK START], and
then set the function to [ON]. (P26)
When the LCD monitor is closed, the quick start
standby mode is established.
1The status indicator lights green.
≥If quick start is set, the lens cover does not
close.
If the quick start function is set
When the LCD monitor is opened, the unit
goes into recording standby.
2When the LCD monitor is opened, the status
indicator lights red.
Turning the unit on/off
OFF
ON
1
OFF
ON
MENU
SETUP ENTER EXIT
DISPLAY
FORMAT CARD
DATE/TIME
QUICK START
SETUP
OFF
ON
1/3
DATE FORMAT
12
A
B
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To cancel quick start
Press the menu button, use the cursor button to select [ SETUP]#
[ QUICK START]#[OFF]. (P26)
≥To cancel quick start standby, turn off the
power.
≥Quick start standby is canceled after
5 minutes have elapsed.
In this case, the unit cannot be
quick-started and it takes longer for it to
start operating.
≥Quick start standby is canceled if the
mode dial is switched to a mode other
than motion picture recording mode or
still picture recording mode.
≥Since about half the power of normal
recording is used in quick start standby,
using quick start reduces the recordable
time.
≥If quick start is not set, it takes longer for
this unit to start operating, but the
amount of power consumed when the
LCD monitor is closed is reduced.
≥When the LCD monitor is opened in
quick start standby status, the zoom
magnification is set to the 1k
(approximately). This may cause the size
of the image to be different from the size
before standby status was established.
≥When this unit is quick-started with the
white balance on automatic, it may take
some time until the white balance is
adjusted if the scene being recorded has
a light source different from the scene
last recorded. (When the MagicPix
function is used, however, the white
balance of the scene last recorded is
retained.)
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The Mode Dial is used to switch between recording and playback modes.
Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely.
Set the desired mode 1.
Rotate the mode dial, and set the
desired mode pictograph to the
position shown in the illustration.
Motion picture
recording mode
(P33)
Use this to record
motion pictures
(MPEG2).
The unit can be used as a Web camera when
it is connected to a PC.
Motion picture
playback mode
(P57)
Use this to play back
motion pictures
recorded with this
unit.
Still picture recording mode (P50)
Use this to record still pictures (JPEG).
The unit can be used as a Web camera
when it is connected to a PC.
Still picture playback mode (P60)
Use this to play back still pictures
recorded with this unit.
PC Connection mode (P73)
Use MotionSD STUDIO (This can be installed from the supplied CD-ROM.) to view an
SD card’s pictures on a PC or to import them to a PC.
Selecting a mode
PC
1
;
;
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15:42
15:42
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R 0h03m
SP
SETUP PLAY
3/24
3/24
15:42
15:42
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;
R 1
R 1
SETUP PLAY
3/24
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