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Operating Instructions
SD Video Camera
Model No. SDR-S15P/PC
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3
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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
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Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
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For USA and Puerto Ri
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. Things You Should Know FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Thank you for choosing limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Panasonic! These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful Date of Purchase You have purchased one interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, of the most sophisticated and can radiate radio frequency e
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. Things You Should Know FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Thank you for choosing limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Panasonic! These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful Date of Purchase You have purchased one interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, of the most sophisticated and can radiate radio frequency e
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Battery IMPORTANT SAFETY Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) • Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. INSTRUCTIONS Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. • • Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the Do not touch the plug terminals (+ and −) with metal objects. • safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions
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Battery IMPORTANT SAFETY Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) • Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. INSTRUCTIONS Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. • • Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the Do not touch the plug terminals (+ and −) with metal objects. • safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions
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PRECAUTIONS USE & LOCATION IMPORTANT ●Carefully observe copyright laws WARNING Whatever you have recorded and created can be used for your personal ●TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD… entertainment only. Under copyright laws, other materials cannot be used Your camera and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. without obtaining permission from the holders of the copyrights. Your camera has been designed for outdoor use, however accessories are ●Indemnity concerning recording content
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PRECAUTIONS USE & LOCATION IMPORTANT ●Carefully observe copyright laws WARNING Whatever you have recorded and created can be used for your personal ●TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD… entertainment only. Under copyright laws, other materials cannot be used Your camera and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. without obtaining permission from the holders of the copyrights. Your camera has been designed for outdoor use, however accessories are ●Indemnity concerning recording content
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Contents Before using Playback Others Zoom/avoid jitter/maintain picture brightness in dark PRECAUTIONS ........................... 6 Viewing motion pictures .......... 58 Menus ........................................ 90 locations ............................... 36-37 Quick guide ............................... 10 Displaying thumbnails by date .. 59 Recording menu ....................... 90 Intelligent Auto Mode ............... 38 Accessories .............................. 14 Fast forward/rew
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Contents Before using Playback Others Zoom/avoid jitter/maintain picture brightness in dark PRECAUTIONS ........................... 6 Viewing motion pictures .......... 58 Menus ........................................ 90 locations ............................... 36-37 Quick guide ............................... 10 Displaying thumbnails by date .. 59 Recording menu ....................... 90 Intelligent Auto Mode ............... 38 Accessories .............................. 14 Fast forward/rew
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Quick guide Charging Setting the date and time Set the mode dial to Set the mode dial to Open the terminal cover. 1 6 1 [OFF]. a position other than [OFF]. Open the card/battery 2 door. Open the door by sliding the card/ Select [YES]. 2 battery door lever to the “OPEN” position. Plug the DC plug into the 7 DC input terminal on the unit. Insert the battery. 3 Status indicator Inserting SD cards Flashing red: Charging in (sold separately) progress Set the date and time. Off: Charging comp
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Quick guide Charging Setting the date and time Set the mode dial to Set the mode dial to Open the terminal cover. 1 6 1 [OFF]. a position other than [OFF]. Open the card/battery 2 door. Open the door by sliding the card/ Select [YES]. 2 battery door lever to the “OPEN” position. Plug the DC plug into the 7 DC input terminal on the unit. Insert the battery. 3 Status indicator Inserting SD cards Flashing red: Charging in (sold separately) progress Set the date and time. Off: Charging comp
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Quick guide (cont.) Playback Motion pictures Still pictures Set to [ ]. Set to [ ]. 1 1 Select and enter the Select and enter the 2 picture to view. 2 picture to view. The display and menu language can be changed →[LANGUAGE] Recording Motion pictures Still pictures Set to [ ]. Set to [ ]. 1 1 Play/Pause Slideshow start/pause Back Next Back Next Take picture. Start recording. 2 2 Return to step 2 2 Return to step Deleting pictures During playback Select [YES]. Stop recording. 3 1 2 (LCD
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Quick guide (cont.) Playback Motion pictures Still pictures Set to [ ]. Set to [ ]. 1 1 Select and enter the Select and enter the 2 picture to view. 2 picture to view. The display and menu language can be changed →[LANGUAGE] Recording Motion pictures Still pictures Set to [ ]. Set to [ ]. 1 1 Play/Pause Slideshow start/pause Back Next Back Next Take picture. Start recording. 2 2 Return to step 2 2 Return to step Deleting pictures During playback Select [YES]. Stop recording. 3 1 2 (LCD
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Accessories Parts identification and handling Make sure all of the following DC input terminal accessories were included in the Lens cover open lever [DC IN 5.0 V] (P.21) (P.17) product package. Audio-video output • Battery pack terminal [A/V] (P.66, 67) VW-VBJ10 USB terminal The battery is Lens [ ] (P.68, 71, 82) shipped in a Strap fixture • Do not use any other AC adaptors discharged state. Be (P.16) except the supplied one. sure to charge the Light (P.41) battery before using th
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Accessories Parts identification and handling Make sure all of the following DC input terminal accessories were included in the Lens cover open lever [DC IN 5.0 V] (P.21) (P.17) product package. Audio-video output • Battery pack terminal [A/V] (P.66, 67) VW-VBJ10 USB terminal The battery is Lens [ ] (P.68, 71, 82) shipped in a Strap fixture • Do not use any other AC adaptors discharged state. Be (P.16) except the supplied one. sure to charge the Light (P.41) battery before using th
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Parts identification and handling (cont.) Using the hand strap (supplied) Using the LCD monitor Images can be checked on the LCD monitor when recording. Using as strap Open the LCD monitor. Adjust the angle. Fit over your wrist and adjust the length of the strap. Up to 180 ˚ Up to 90 ˚ ●Forcing the LCD monitor open or rotating it past the angle to which it can be rotated will cause trouble or malfunctioning. ●Brightness and color density can be adjusted. (P.29) How to use the lens cover op
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Parts identification and handling (cont.) Using the hand strap (supplied) Using the LCD monitor Images can be checked on the LCD monitor when recording. Using as strap Open the LCD monitor. Adjust the angle. Fit over your wrist and adjust the length of the strap. Up to 180 ˚ Up to 90 ˚ ●Forcing the LCD monitor open or rotating it past the angle to which it can be rotated will cause trouble or malfunctioning. ●Brightness and color density can be adjusted. (P.29) How to use the lens cover op
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Applicable SD cards (sold separately) The following SD and SDHC Memory Cards can be used. Precautions in handling Type of card Capacity • Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card. Also, prevent dirt, water 256 MB and foreign matter from adhering to terminals. SD Memory Card 512 MB • Do not leave cards in the following areas: (SD speed Class 2 or higher recommended) 1 GB · Where exposed to direct sunlight 2 GB · Humid or dusty places 4 GB · Near heaters or other sources of heat 6 GB ·
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Applicable SD cards (sold separately) The following SD and SDHC Memory Cards can be used. Precautions in handling Type of card Capacity • Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card. Also, prevent dirt, water 256 MB and foreign matter from adhering to terminals. SD Memory Card 512 MB • Do not leave cards in the following areas: (SD speed Class 2 or higher recommended) 1 GB · Where exposed to direct sunlight 2 GB · Humid or dusty places 4 GB · Near heaters or other sources of heat 6 GB ·
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The battery is not charged at the time of purchase. Be sure to charge it before use. Setup Charging 1 For charging time (P.22) Insert the battery into the unit and charge it. We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (VW-VBJ10) If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. Set the mode dial to [OFF]. 1 The unit runs on AC power (status indicator lit red) and CAUTION the battery cannot be charged when the mode dial is set Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectl
