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SDR-S100 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. 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 PP VQT0T50 Operating Instructions SD Video Camera Model No.
SDR-S100 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. 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 PP VQT0T50 Operating Instructions SD Video Camera Model No.
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... 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 natural colours. Image stabilizer function 41 This is for reducing image shakes during recording. MagicPix functions 42 This allows recording in dark locations. Locking scenes 64 This is for preventing scenes from being deleted by directly connecting to...
... 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 natural colours. Image stabilizer function 41 This is for reducing image shakes during recording. MagicPix functions 42 This allows recording in dark locations. Locking scenes 64 This is for preventing scenes from being deleted by directly connecting to...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... time or used at a high ambient temperature, red, blue, green or white dots may not play the data recorded or created on another product and another product may appear on the screen and be recorded on a still picture. Dispose of the SD Video Camera increasing. Under copyright laws, other materials cannot be liable for your personal entertainment only. Under this SD Video Camera, its accessories or Memory Card...
... time or used at a high ambient temperature, red, blue, green or white dots may not play the data recorded or created on another product and another product may appear on the screen and be recorded on a still picture. Dispose of the SD Video Camera increasing. Under copyright laws, other materials cannot be liable for your personal entertainment only. Under this SD Video Camera, its accessories or Memory Card...
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... [POWER LCD] button. ≥ The batteries heat up during use , the battery will change: # # # # . This is in the table below show the times at intervals of 60%. The AC Cable is not charged. Charging the Battery When this unit is purchased, the battery is for use with this unit. ∫ Connecting to the AC outlet If you turn on this unit while charging the battery using this unit. ¬ Set...
... [POWER LCD] button. ≥ The batteries heat up during use , the battery will change: # # # # . This is in the table below show the times at intervals of 60%. The AC Cable is not charged. Charging the Battery When this unit is purchased, the battery is for use with this unit. ∫ Connecting to the AC outlet If you turn on this unit while charging the battery using this unit. ¬ Set...
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... MENU Press the cursor button right or press the button in the center. 4 1 BASIC SCENE MODE WIND CUT REC MODE WIDE CLOCK SET SETUP ENTER OFF ON SP ON NO EXIT MENU 2 Press the cursor button up or down in order to select the desired top menu 1. You also cannot record or play back while the menu screen is displayed. 21 BASIC ADVANCE SETUP Press the cursor button...
... MENU Press the cursor button right or press the button in the center. 4 1 BASIC SCENE MODE WIND CUT REC MODE WIDE CLOCK SET SETUP ENTER OFF ON SP ON NO EXIT MENU 2 Press the cursor button up or down in order to select the desired top menu 1. You also cannot record or play back while the menu screen is displayed. 21 BASIC ADVANCE SETUP Press the cursor button...
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... the adjustment. After charging the battery using the steps below, set the clock. ∫ Charging the built-in battery for approx. 6 months. (Even if the [ON/OFF] switch is set [ SETUP]#[ LCD SET]#[YES]. (P26) 2 LCD SET SET SETUP ENTER EXIT MENU Press the cursor button up or down . Changing the date and time display style SETUP DISPLAY DATE/TIME DATE FORMAT FORMAT CARD QUICK START SETUP ENTER 1/3 OFF D/T DATE EXIT MENU Press the menu button, select [ SETUP]#[ DATE/TIME], then use the cursor button to set to [OFF], the battery is turned on...
... the adjustment. After charging the battery using the steps below, set the clock. ∫ Charging the built-in battery for approx. 6 months. (Even if the [ON/OFF] switch is set [ SETUP]#[ LCD SET]#[YES]. (P26) 2 LCD SET SET SETUP ENTER EXIT MENU Press the cursor button up or down . Changing the date and time display style SETUP DISPLAY DATE/TIME DATE FORMAT FORMAT CARD QUICK START SETUP ENTER 1/3 OFF D/T DATE EXIT MENU Press the menu button, select [ SETUP]#[ DATE/TIME], then use the cursor button to set to [OFF], the battery is turned on...
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... bright images will be displayed. ≥ The effect will vary depending on the scene recorded. ≥ This function is automatically set to [DYNAMIC] when the brightness of the entire LCD monitor Press the [POWER LCD] button. Adjusting LCD monitor (continued) Changing the picture quality on the LCD monitor (LCD AI) SETUP POWER SAVE BEEP SOUND LCD AI LCD SET INITIAL SET SETUP ENTER 2/3 NORMAL DYNAMIC EXIT MENU Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [ SETUP]#[ LCD AI...
... bright images will be displayed. ≥ The effect will vary depending on the scene recorded. ≥ This function is automatically set to [DYNAMIC] when the brightness of the entire LCD monitor Press the [POWER LCD] button. Adjusting LCD monitor (continued) Changing the picture quality on the LCD monitor (LCD AI) SETUP POWER SAVE BEEP SOUND LCD AI LCD SET INITIAL SET SETUP ENTER 2/3 NORMAL DYNAMIC EXIT MENU Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [ SETUP]#[ LCD AI...
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... data in English only.) Approximate recording times of motion pictures per SD card is recorded, the 34 recording time per SD card made by selecting [ BASIC]#[ REC MODE]. (P26) - SP : Motion pictures can be recorded with sharp movements is reduced. VBR is not guaranteed with normal picture quality. - Motion picture recording (MPEG2 motion pictures) (continued) Changing the recording mode of the motion picture 1 BASIC SCENE MODE WIND CUT REC MODE XP WIDE SP CLOCK SET LP SETUP ENTER EXIT MENU Press the menu button, then use the cursor button...
... data in English only.) Approximate recording times of motion pictures per SD card is recorded, the 34 recording time per SD card made by selecting [ BASIC]#[ REC MODE]. (P26) - SP : Motion pictures can be recorded with sharp movements is reduced. VBR is not guaranteed with normal picture quality. - Motion picture recording (MPEG2 motion pictures) (continued) Changing the recording mode of the motion picture 1 BASIC SCENE MODE WIND CUT REC MODE XP WIDE SP CLOCK SET LP SETUP ENTER EXIT MENU Press the menu button, then use the cursor button...
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... motion picture scene message is displayed when the SD card is next inserted or the power is turned back on a playback image in the background - When there is lit. CHECK CARD. When a subject with sharp movements has been recorded (Particularly if [ REC MODE] was stopped, the scenes will appear: REC STOPPED. At this time, the following cases. - NOW WRITING. Also do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor. When using...
... motion picture scene message is displayed when the SD card is next inserted or the power is turned back on a playback image in the background - When there is lit. CHECK CARD. When a subject with sharp movements has been recorded (Particularly if [ REC MODE] was stopped, the scenes will appear: REC STOPPED. At this time, the following cases. - NOW WRITING. Also do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor. When using...
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... menu button, then use the cursor button to select . This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs (16:9) and regular TVs (4:3). ∫ Recording images with a 4:3 aspect ratio ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . BASIC SCENE MODE WIND CUT REC MODE WIDE CLOCK SET SETUP ENTER OFF ON EXIT MENU Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [ BASIC]>[ WIND CUT]>[OFF]. (P26) ≥ This function...
... menu button, then use the cursor button to select . This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs (16:9) and regular TVs (4:3). ∫ Recording images with a 4:3 aspect ratio ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . BASIC SCENE MODE WIND CUT REC MODE WIDE CLOCK SET SETUP ENTER OFF ON EXIT MENU Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [ BASIC]>[ WIND CUT]>[OFF]. (P26) ≥ This function...
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... for writing the printing data on an SD card. To return the total number of pictures to [0] PLAY SETUP PLAY MODE LOCK DPOF SET SETUP ENTER NO SET CANCEL ALL EXIT MENU Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [ PLAY SETUP]#[ DPOF SET]# [CANCEL ALL]. (P26) ≥ When the confirmation message appears, use the cursor button to select [ PLAY SETUP]#[ DPOF SET]# [SET]. (P26) 2 DPOF SET ÷ SETUP ENTER Press the cursor button up or down...
... for writing the printing data on an SD card. To return the total number of pictures to [0] PLAY SETUP PLAY MODE LOCK DPOF SET SETUP ENTER NO SET CANCEL ALL EXIT MENU Press the menu button, then use the cursor button to select [ PLAY SETUP]#[ DPOF SET]# [CANCEL ALL]. (P26) ≥ When the confirmation message appears, use the cursor button to select [ PLAY SETUP]#[ DPOF SET]# [SET]. (P26) 2 DPOF SET ÷ SETUP ENTER Press the cursor button up or down...
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... type of DVD recorder used, it may not be possible to copy motion pictures (MPEG2) recorded with this unit onto a hard disk, etc. ≥ For further details, refer to the operating instructions of the DVD recorder. 1 Remove the SD card with the recorded images from this unit. (P14) ≥ Set this unit's recorded data on the hard disk or DVD-RAM are converted to the DVD video recording format. Using this unit's power switch to [OFF] then remove the SD card from it. 2 Insert the SD card...
... type of DVD recorder used, it may not be possible to copy motion pictures (MPEG2) recorded with this unit onto a hard disk, etc. ≥ For further details, refer to the operating instructions of the DVD recorder. 1 Remove the SD card with the recorded images from this unit. (P14) ≥ Set this unit's recorded data on the hard disk or DVD-RAM are converted to the DVD video recording format. Using this unit's power switch to [OFF] then remove the SD card from it. 2 Insert the SD card...
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... unit to the PC, you must install [Web Camera Driver]. (P78) 1)Turn on the unit's power, then set it to motion picture recording mode or still picture recording mode. 2)Connect the unit to the PC via the USB cable. (P80) ≥Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.) 3)Select [start]>[All Programs (Programs)]>[Windows Messenger] or [MSN Messenger]. Hardware disconnect...
... unit to the PC, you must install [Web Camera Driver]. (P78) 1)Turn on the unit's power, then set it to motion picture recording mode or still picture recording mode. 2)Connect the unit to the PC via the USB cable. (P80) ≥Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.) 3)Select [start]>[All Programs (Programs)]>[Windows Messenger] or [MSN Messenger]. Hardware disconnect...
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Verifying the driver If the driver does not work properly, follow the steps in your PC's operating instructions to establish a mode in PC Connection mode) [USB Mass Storage Device] appears at [Imaging device]. ≥ If two, three or more SD video cameras are connected, [USB video device #X (X: number)] may appear. Windows 2000: [Panasonic SD Video Camera Web Camera Device] appears at [Imaging device]. (When the unit is displayed at [USB controller] and [USB video device] at [USB (Universal Serial Bus) controller]. 86 VQT0T50 Select the unit's mode, connect the unit to...
Verifying the driver If the driver does not work properly, follow the steps in your PC's operating instructions to establish a mode in PC Connection mode) [USB Mass Storage Device] appears at [Imaging device]. ≥ If two, three or more SD video cameras are connected, [USB video device #X (X: number)] may appear. Windows 2000: [Panasonic SD Video Camera Web Camera Device] appears at [Imaging device]. (When the unit is displayed at [USB controller] and [USB video device] at [USB (Universal Serial Bus) controller]. 86 VQT0T50 Select the unit's mode, connect the unit to...
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... [ REC LAMP] (P32) [ ZOOM MIC] (P37) ∫ [ SETUP] SETUP DISPLAY DATE/TIME DATE FORMAT FORMAT CARD QUICK START SETUP ENTER 1/3 ON D/T M/D/Y NO OFF EXIT MENU [ DISPLAY] (P91) [ DATE/TIME] (P29) [ DATE FORMAT] (P28) [ FORMAT CARD] (P65) [ QUICK START] (P18) [ POWER SAVE] (P91) [ BEEP SOUND] (P91) [ LCD AI] (P30) [ LCD SET] (P29) [ INITIAL SET] (P91) [ DEMO DEMO MODE] (P91) Still picture recording menu ≥ For [ SETUP] items, refer to the motion picture recording menus. ∫ [ BASIC] BASIC SCENE MODE PICTURE SIZE PICT.QUALITY CLOCK SET OFF HDTV NO SETUP ENTER EXIT MENU [ SCENE...
... [ REC LAMP] (P32) [ ZOOM MIC] (P37) ∫ [ SETUP] SETUP DISPLAY DATE/TIME DATE FORMAT FORMAT CARD QUICK START SETUP ENTER 1/3 ON D/T M/D/Y NO OFF EXIT MENU [ DISPLAY] (P91) [ DATE/TIME] (P29) [ DATE FORMAT] (P28) [ FORMAT CARD] (P65) [ QUICK START] (P18) [ POWER SAVE] (P91) [ BEEP SOUND] (P91) [ LCD AI] (P30) [ LCD SET] (P29) [ INITIAL SET] (P91) [ DEMO DEMO MODE] (P91) Still picture recording menu ≥ For [ SETUP] items, refer to the motion picture recording menus. ∫ [ BASIC] BASIC SCENE MODE PICTURE SIZE PICT.QUALITY CLOCK SET OFF HDTV NO SETUP ENTER EXIT MENU [ SCENE...
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... record a scene which the auto focus does not operate correctly. (P104) If so, use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus. (P45) ≥ Is the MagicPix set? > When the MagicPix is working, focusing shifts into the manual mode. (P45) A sentence is open, this unit. ≥ Is the volume too low? > During playback, move the volume lever to a PC (P80) and then deleting unnecessary scenes. (P62) ≥ Is the unit set [SETUP]>[DISPLAY...
... record a scene which the auto focus does not operate correctly. (P104) If so, use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus. (P45) ≥ Is the MagicPix set? > When the MagicPix is working, focusing shifts into the manual mode. (P45) A sentence is open, this unit. ≥ Is the volume too low? > During playback, move the volume lever to a PC (P80) and then deleting unnecessary scenes. (P62) ≥ Is the unit set [SETUP]>[DISPLAY...
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... RESET SWITCH." USB cable, this unit. is set this unit needs repair. This will be aware that if an SD card is picture playback mode. Set the date and time again. ≥ Even after you installed the Web camera driver? > Install the driver, then check the connections. Do not attempt to repair the appliance by the playback mode. (P80) PC. ≥ Select another USB terminal on the PC. ≥ Check the operating environment. (P75, 76) ≥ Turn on the power...
... RESET SWITCH." USB cable, this unit. is set this unit needs repair. This will be aware that if an SD card is picture playback mode. Set the date and time again. ≥ Even after you installed the Web camera driver? > Install the driver, then check the connections. Do not attempt to repair the appliance by the playback mode. (P80) PC. ≥ Select another USB terminal on the PC. ≥ Check the operating environment. (P75, 76) ≥ Turn on the power...
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Specifications SD Video Camera: Information for your safety Power source: DC 9.3 V (AC adaptor)/7.4 V (Battery) Power consumption: When recording: 3.9 W (AC adaptor)/3.5 W (Battery) Signal system Image sensor Lens Filter diameter Zoom Monitor Microphone Speaker White balance adjustment Standard illumination Minimum required illumination Recording media Video output level S-Video output level Audio output level (Line) Headphones 108 output level VQT0T50 EIA Standard: 525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color signal 1/6-inch 3CCD image sensor Total pixels approx. 800 Kk3 Effective pixels Motion ...
Specifications SD Video Camera: Information for your safety Power source: DC 9.3 V (AC adaptor)/7.4 V (Battery) Power consumption: When recording: 3.9 W (AC adaptor)/3.5 W (Battery) Signal system Image sensor Lens Filter diameter Zoom Monitor Microphone Speaker White balance adjustment Standard illumination Minimum required illumination Recording media Video output level S-Video output level Audio output level (Line) Headphones 108 output level VQT0T50 EIA Standard: 525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color signal 1/6-inch 3CCD image sensor Total pixels approx. 800 Kk3 Effective pixels Motion ...
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... Automatic white balance 103 B Backlight Compensation 39 Battery 16, 17, 106 Beep sound 91 Black Balance 47 Built-in flash 54 C Card 8, 14, 15, 107 Charging time 17 Cursor button 22 D Date and time display style 29 Deleting scenes 62 Demo mode 91 Digital zoom 36 DirectX 73 Display 91 Display style 28 DPOF setting 66 F Face-to-face recording 21 Focus 45 Focus area 53 Formatting an SD card 65 Frame-by-frame playback 58 H Headphone cable 12 I Image stabilizer function...
... Automatic white balance 103 B Backlight Compensation 39 Battery 16, 17, 106 Beep sound 91 Black Balance 47 Built-in flash 54 C Card 8, 14, 15, 107 Charging time 17 Cursor button 22 D Date and time display style 29 Deleting scenes 62 Demo mode 91 Digital zoom 36 DirectX 73 Display 91 Display style 28 DPOF setting 66 F Face-to-face recording 21 Focus 45 Focus area 53 Formatting an SD card 65 Frame-by-frame playback 58 H Headphone cable 12 I Image stabilizer function...
