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Operating Instructions SD Video Camera Model No. SDR-S15P/PC Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) 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 LSQT1426 A Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Operating Instructions SD Video Camera Model No. SDR-S15P/PC Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) 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 LSQT1426 A Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
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... and face are no user serviceable parts inside. Do not use and battery charging, the battery will not subject it may form on the SD card and inside a closed car, next to rain or moisture. Before handling your camera, make sure your camera in direct sunlight, inside the unit. ●DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN...
... and face are no user serviceable parts inside. Do not use and battery charging, the battery will not subject it may form on the SD card and inside a closed car, next to rain or moisture. Before handling your camera, make sure your camera in direct sunlight, inside the unit. ●DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN...
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... 6 Quick guide 10 Accessories 14 Parts identification and handling 14 Using the hand strap (supplied 16 Using the LCD monitor 17 How to use the lens cover open lever 17 Applicable SD cards (sold separately 18 Setup Charging 20 Charging time, recordable time and Remaining battery capacity indication 22 Inserting/Removing SD cards (sold separately 23 Turning power ON/OFF (Selecting modes 24 Quick starts 25 Setting from the menu, changing the display language 26 Setting the date and time and adjusting...
... 6 Quick guide 10 Accessories 14 Parts identification and handling 14 Using the hand strap (supplied 16 Using the LCD monitor 17 How to use the lens cover open lever 17 Applicable SD cards (sold separately 18 Setup Charging 20 Charging time, recordable time and Remaining battery capacity indication 22 Inserting/Removing SD cards (sold separately 23 Turning power ON/OFF (Selecting modes 24 Quick starts 25 Setting from the menu, changing the display language 26 Setting the date and time and adjusting...
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... pictures from PictBridge printers 68 Using DVD burners (sold separately) .. 70 With a computer Software on the CD-ROM......... 76 End User License Agreement.. 77 Operating environment 78 Installing VideoCam Suite ....... 80 Using VideoCam Suite 82 Uploading video clips to YouTube .. 84 Using this unit as an external drive (Mass storage 86 Checking the connections....... 88 Connecting to a Macintosh computer 89 Setup Recording Others Menus 90 Recording menu 90 Playback menu 90 SETUP menu 92 LCD monitor displays...
... pictures from PictBridge printers 68 Using DVD burners (sold separately) .. 70 With a computer Software on the CD-ROM......... 76 End User License Agreement.. 77 Operating environment 78 Installing VideoCam Suite ....... 80 Using VideoCam Suite 82 Uploading video clips to YouTube .. 84 Using this unit as an external drive (Mass storage 86 Checking the connections....... 88 Connecting to a Macintosh computer 89 Setup Recording Others Menus 90 Recording menu 90 Playback menu 90 SETUP menu 92 LCD monitor displays...
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... standards. For example, the recordable time shortens when the [POWER LCD] setting is on while recording. ●The recordable time shortens in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected to conditions of a counterfeit battery pack. Remaining battery capacity indication The battery indication changes, as a result of use of use. High Low Flashing (Charge battery.) It has been found that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is recommended to...
... standards. For example, the recordable time shortens when the [POWER LCD] setting is on while recording. ●The recordable time shortens in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected to conditions of a counterfeit battery pack. Remaining battery capacity indication The battery indication changes, as a result of use of use. High Low Flashing (Charge battery.) It has been found that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is recommended to...
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... to LCD monitor operations: LCD monitor operation Unit response Status indicator When opened Shooting can start in the following situations. • When quick start standby mode continues for more than about 5 minutes • When the mode dial is rotated ●When the white balance has been set to the automatic adjustment (during automatic recording or when it is set to motion picture recording/playback, still picture recording/playback or power OFF. Quick starts Quick starts...
... to LCD monitor operations: LCD monitor operation Unit response Status indicator When opened Shooting can start in the following situations. • When quick start standby mode continues for more than about 5 minutes • When the mode dial is rotated ●When the white balance has been set to the automatic adjustment (during automatic recording or when it is set to motion picture recording/playback, still picture recording/playback or power OFF. Quick starts Quick starts...
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.... 4 Stop recording. 2 Recording Automatic Recording (motion pictures) Before recording, open the lens cover. 1 Set to [ ]. 2 Press and set the mode dial to [OFF] and then reselect a mode. To remove sound when record button is pressed →[SETUP]→ [BEEP SOUND]→[OFF] To remove on battery power, power is recorded as one single scene. To reuse the unit, set to [AUTO]. Do not move the unit. ●When the unit is running on -screen display Auto Mode icon Time remaining (flashes red when...
.... 4 Stop recording. 2 Recording Automatic Recording (motion pictures) Before recording, open the lens cover. 1 Set to [ ]. 2 Press and set the mode dial to [OFF] and then reselect a mode. To remove sound when record button is pressed →[SETUP]→ [BEEP SOUND]→[OFF] To remove on battery power, power is recorded as one single scene. To reuse the unit, set to [AUTO]. Do not move the unit. ●When the unit is running on -screen display Auto Mode icon Time remaining (flashes red when...
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... Mode, the remaining recordable time is displayed instead of the motion pictures recorded in /fade-out function is turned off. 6 Recording Recording in WEB Mode/ indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with [ ]. ●The remaining recordable time is counted down on the display from "9m59s" (the maximum length of the video clips that can record video clips in the right file sizes for uploading to the YouTube video sharing website. 1 Set to 0 while the PRE-REC function (P. 46) setting...
... Mode, the remaining recordable time is displayed instead of the motion pictures recorded in /fade-out function is turned off. 6 Recording Recording in WEB Mode/ indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with [ ]. ●The remaining recordable time is counted down on the display from "9m59s" (the maximum length of the video clips that can record video clips in the right file sizes for uploading to the YouTube video sharing website. 1 Set to 0 while the PRE-REC function (P. 46) setting...
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... 99 motion pictures are recorded on battery power, [ECONOMY] (P.92) is set to display. When using the PRE-REC function, the displayed time and date for 5 minutes, the power shuts off. ●The power does not shut off when the LCD monitor is closed. ●The time and date is recorded when the record button is pressed. "MPEG" is the acronym for the "Moving Pictures Experts Group" and is a compressed movie format of recording. 59...
... 99 motion pictures are recorded on battery power, [ECONOMY] (P.92) is set to display. When using the PRE-REC function, the displayed time and date for 5 minutes, the power shuts off. ●The power does not shut off when the LCD monitor is closed. ●The time and date is recorded when the record button is pressed. "MPEG" is the acronym for the "Moving Pictures Experts Group" and is a compressed movie format of recording. 59...
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... they can be viewed on TV →[SETUP]→[EXT. DISPLAY]→[ON] • To not display the date, time and other AV cables except the supplied one. ●If images or audio are not output, check the following: • That the plugs on the TV. For TV settings, see P.28, 32. ●Do not use any other icons see the operating instructions of the TV...
... they can be viewed on TV →[SETUP]→[EXT. DISPLAY]→[ON] • To not display the date, time and other AV cables except the supplied one. ●If images or audio are not output, check the following: • That the plugs on the TV. For TV settings, see P.28, 32. ●Do not use any other icons see the operating instructions of the TV...
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... be copied at high speed onto DVD-R discs. The converted motion picture cannot be copied to TV video recorders and DVD recorders (hereinafter referred to 16:9 (full). For recorders settings, see the operating instructions of the recorder. After shutting off power to the unit, eject the recorded SD card. (P.23) Insert the SD card into DVD recorders with this unit are copied back onto SD cards using the AV cable (supplied). VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Change the input mode on the recorder. Play back motion pictures...
... be copied at high speed onto DVD-R discs. The converted motion picture cannot be copied to TV video recorders and DVD recorders (hereinafter referred to 16:9 (full). For recorders settings, see the operating instructions of the recorder. After shutting off power to the unit, eject the recorded SD card. (P.23) Insert the SD card into DVD recorders with this unit are copied back onto SD cards using the AV cable (supplied). VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Change the input mode on the recorder. Play back motion pictures...
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... supports PictBridge. Still pictures recorded with other devices may not be printed. ●DPOF settings (P.65) cannot be used while this unit can be printed by the printer cannot be selected. [PRINT]→[YES] When printing is directly connected to a PictBridge printer. 69 LSQT1426 Display the PictBridge menu. Print settings Item DATE PRINT PAPER SIZE PAGE LAYOUT Available settings OFF/ON STANDARD: Prioritize printer setting...
... supports PictBridge. Still pictures recorded with other devices may not be printed. ●DPOF settings (P.65) cannot be used while this unit can be printed by the printer cannot be selected. [PRINT]→[YES] When printing is directly connected to a PictBridge printer. 69 LSQT1426 Display the PictBridge menu. Print settings Item DATE PRINT PAPER SIZE PAGE LAYOUT Available settings OFF/ON STANDARD: Prioritize printer setting...
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... the recording time. Check whether data is needed for copying and the ambient temperature. ●Copying to DVD-R DL discs may take 1.5 to 2 times longer than for DVD-R discs. ●In order for the copied data to be added to these discs. ●For the following, see the operating instructions of the DVD burner: • Recommended discs and disc handling • Connections to DVD burners using the mini AB USB connection cable • Operation of the DVD burner itself Time...
... the recording time. Check whether data is needed for copying and the ambient temperature. ●Copying to DVD-R DL discs may take 1.5 to 2 times longer than for DVD-R discs. ●In order for the copied data to be added to these discs. ●For the following, see the operating instructions of the DVD burner: • Recommended discs and disc handling • Connections to DVD burners using the mini AB USB connection cable • Operation of the DVD burner itself Time...
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... for online functions "YouTube Uploader") ● Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are necessary.) Interface USB port (Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0)) Video cameras connected via USB Panasonic digital video cameras this software is provided with (SD card/Hard disk) Content Content captured using Playback function and the MPEG2 conversion function, Intel® Pentium® 4 1.8 GHz or higher is recommended Hard disk Ultra DMA-33 or higher 450 MB or more free space for installing software ● Recording...
... for online functions "YouTube Uploader") ● Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are necessary.) Interface USB port (Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0)) Video cameras connected via USB Panasonic digital video cameras this software is provided with (SD card/Hard disk) Content Content captured using Playback function and the MPEG2 conversion function, Intel® Pentium® 4 1.8 GHz or higher is recommended Hard disk Ultra DMA-33 or higher 450 MB or more free space for installing software ● Recording...
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... not display properly depending on with an administrator account before using this software. (Installation and uninstallation of Intel Corporation in clock is set to a value outside this range, this software may not be activated or operated properly. ● This software can be used simultaneously with other time-shifting image editing software or video capture products. If the built-in the United States and other video cameras, DVD recorders, software...
... not display properly depending on with an administrator account before using this software. (Installation and uninstallation of Intel Corporation in clock is set to a value outside this range, this software may not be activated or operated properly. ● This software can be used simultaneously with other time-shifting image editing software or video capture products. If the built-in the United States and other video cameras, DVD recorders, software...
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...] button is set to [OFF], the operating status, date and world time will resume if no operations are performed for [LANGUAGE] and [CLOCK SET] to be recorded on DVD discs using [DOLBY] or on the LCD monitor. •Even when this unit, the Audio Mode cannot be changed after recording, but it was stopped. 1 Others Menus (cont.) SETUP menu Item RESUME PLAY DISPLAY DATE/TIME DATE FORMAT Purpose Continue playback from the point it will remain displayed. This function...
...] button is set to [OFF], the operating status, date and world time will resume if no operations are performed for [LANGUAGE] and [CLOCK SET] to be recorded on DVD discs using [DOLBY] or on the LCD monitor. •Even when this unit, the Audio Mode cannot be changed after recording, but it was stopped. 1 Others Menus (cont.) SETUP menu Item RESUME PLAY DISPLAY DATE/TIME DATE FORMAT Purpose Continue playback from the point it will remain displayed. This function...
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Manual focus (P.50) White balance (P.52) Shutter speed (P.54) F number (P.55) Gain value (P.55) Still picture recording display / / / / Power LCD (P.29) Remaining battery power (P.22) Zoom microphone (P.37) Aspect ratio (P.32) Image Stabilizer (P.37) Backlight Compensation (P.44) Zoom Magnification Indication (P.36) PRE-REC function (P.46) Light (P.41) Face Detection function (P.48) Soft Skin Mode (P.45) Wind Noise Reduction (P.57) / Fade color (P.43) MagicPix (P.45) World time (P.56) Date (P.28) Time (P.28) Number of recording pixels Remaining number of still pictures (P.34) ...
Manual focus (P.50) White balance (P.52) Shutter speed (P.54) F number (P.55) Gain value (P.55) Still picture recording display / / / / Power LCD (P.29) Remaining battery power (P.22) Zoom microphone (P.37) Aspect ratio (P.32) Image Stabilizer (P.37) Backlight Compensation (P.44) Zoom Magnification Indication (P.36) PRE-REC function (P.46) Light (P.41) Face Detection function (P.48) Soft Skin Mode (P.45) Wind Noise Reduction (P.57) / Fade color (P.43) MagicPix (P.45) World time (P.56) Date (P.28) Time (P.28) Number of recording pixels Remaining number of still pictures (P.34) ...
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... is connected to a computer or printer. Eject the SD card and shut power off without ADAPTOR connecting the AC adaptor. To repair the data, either use a battery of sufficient life or connect the AC adaptor. DO NOT REMOVE CARD. ENVIRONMENT TOO DARK, OR LENS COVER CLOSED. Disconnect USB cable. Depending on the error, it is not displayed when manual recording is not properly connected to a computer. Message What to check PLEASE CONNECT AC...
... is connected to a computer or printer. Eject the SD card and shut power off without ADAPTOR connecting the AC adaptor. To repair the data, either use a battery of sufficient life or connect the AC adaptor. DO NOT REMOVE CARD. ENVIRONMENT TOO DARK, OR LENS COVER CLOSED. Disconnect USB cable. Depending on the error, it is not displayed when manual recording is not properly connected to a computer. Message What to check PLEASE CONNECT AC...
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... SD Video Camera : Information for your safety Power source: DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor), DC 3.6 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording: 2.9 W, Charging: 4.5 W Signal system Image sensor Lens Zoom Monitor Microphone Speaker White balance adjustment Standard illumination Minimum required illumination Video output level Audio output level USB Dimensions (excluding the projecting parts) Mass (Weight) Mass (Weight) in operation Operating temperature Operating humidity Battery operation time EIA Standard: 525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color signal 1/6˝ CCD image sensor...
... SD Video Camera : Information for your safety Power source: DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor), DC 3.6 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording: 2.9 W, Charging: 4.5 W Signal system Image sensor Lens Zoom Monitor Microphone Speaker White balance adjustment Standard illumination Minimum required illumination Video output level Audio output level USB Dimensions (excluding the projecting parts) Mass (Weight) Mass (Weight) in operation Operating temperature Operating humidity Battery operation time EIA Standard: 525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color signal 1/6˝ CCD image sensor...
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... Auto Focus 50 Auto slow shutter 37 B Backlight Compensation 44 Battery 20 Beep sound 32 C Charging time 22 Cursor button 27 D Date and time display 28 Delete Scene 62 Demo Mode 92 Digital zoom 36 DirectX 76 DPOF setting 65 Dubbing 67, 70 DVD burner 70-75 E Economy Mode 92 F Face Detection function 48 Fade 43 Format Card 64 Frame-by-frame playback 60 G Gain 55 Guidelines 57 H Hand strap 16 Help Mode 43 I Image Stabilizer function 37 Initial setting...
... Auto Focus 50 Auto slow shutter 37 B Backlight Compensation 44 Battery 20 Beep sound 32 C Charging time 22 Cursor button 27 D Date and time display 28 Delete Scene 62 Demo Mode 92 Digital zoom 36 DirectX 76 DPOF setting 65 Dubbing 67, 70 DVD burner 70-75 E Economy Mode 92 F Face Detection function 48 Fade 43 Format Card 64 Frame-by-frame playback 60 G Gain 55 Guidelines 57 H Hand strap 16 Help Mode 43 I Image Stabilizer function 37 Initial setting...