Basic Operating Instructions SD Video Camera Model No. SDR-S7 Please also refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting. Before use, please read these instructions completely. Web Site : http://www.panasonic-europe.
Information for your safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, ● DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. ● USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. ● DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Warning Risk of fire, explosion and burns.
● Keep the SD Video Camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). • If you use the SD Video Camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the SD Video Camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation. • Do not use the SD Video Camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and sound.
PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT ● Indemnity concerning recording content The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this unit, its accessories or recordable media. ● 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.
Setup Charging .................................... 10 Charging time, recordable time and Remaining battery capacity indication................................... 12 Inserting/Removing SD cards (sold separately) ....................... 13 Turning the unit ON/OFF (Selecting modes)..................... 14 Quick starts .............................. 15 Setting from the menu, changing the display language .................. 16 Setting the date and time .........
Accessories Make sure all of the following accessories were included in the product package. • Battery pack VW-VBJ10 • AC adaptor VSK0695 Parts identification DC input terminal [DC IN 5.0 V] Audio-video output terminal [A/V] USB terminal [ ] •Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
and handling Lens cover open lever Strap fixture Lens White balance sensor Microphone (built-in, stereo) Sub record button (Same as record button) LCD monitor When recording: Zoom button [T/W] During playback: Volume button [+VOL–] Speaker Terminal cover Record button Status indicator Menu button [MENU] Auto button [AUTO] Manual button [MANUAL AF/MF] Mode dial : Motion picture recording : Motion picture playback : Still picture recording : Still picture playback Delete button [ ] : Turning the unit
Parts identification and handling (cont.) Using the hand strap (supplied) Using as strap Fit over your wrist and adjust the length of the strap. Using the LCD monitor Images can be checked on the LCD monitor when recording. Open the LCD monitor. Adjust the angle. 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 colour density can be adjusted.
Optional accessories Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. Battery pack (VW-VBJ10) Tripod (VW-CT45E) SD Memory card / SDHC Memory card DVD burner (VW-BN1) (→ Applicable SD cards) ● Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Applicable SD cards (sold separately) The following SD and SDHC Memory Cards can be used.
Setup 1 Charging The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet. Insert the battery into the unit and charge it. 1 Set the mode dial to [OFF]. 2 Open the card/battery door. The unit runs on AC power (status indicator lit red) and the battery cannot be charged when the mode dial is set to any position other than [OFF].
The battery is not charged at the time of purchase. Be sure to charge it before use. For charging time (P.12) We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (VW-VBJ10) If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. 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. ● Do not heat or expose to flame.
Setup 2 Charging time, recordable time and Remaining battery capacity indication Charging time and recordable time Times are given for a temperature of 25 ˚C and humidity of 60 %. The charging time shown in the table are approximations. In high or low temperatures, charging requires more time. ● Supplied battery VW-VBJ10 (3.6 V, 1000 mAh) Charging time Approx. 2 h 15 min Maximum continuously Actual recordable time recordable time Recordable time Approx. 1 h 10 min Approx.
Setup 3 Inserting/Removing SD cards (sold separately) SD cards are sold separately. Preparations: Set the mode dial to [OFF]. (Check that the status indicator is out.) Inserting or removing an SD card with the power ON may damage the unit and destroy data on the card. 1 Open the card/battery door. Open the door by sliding the card/ battery door lever to the “OPEN” position. 2 Insert/Remove the SD card. •To insert: Face the label upwards and slide the card in straight until hearing it catch.
Setup 4 Turning the unit ON/OFF (Selecting modes) Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely to the desired position without turning it recklessly. Set to icon of desired mode.
Rotate the mode dial to motion picture recording/playback, still picture recording/playback or turning the unit OFF. Quick starts Quick starts are available when the mode is set to [ ] and [ ]. When [QUICK START] is [ON], the unit responds as follows to LCD monitor operations: LCD monitor operation When opened When closed Status indicator Shooting can start in approx. 0.6 second. Lit red Flashing green The unit goes on quick start standby＊.
Setup 5 Setting from the menu, changing the display language The menu cannot be displayed during recording or playback. 1 Display the menu. The menu displayed differs according to mode. 2 Select the top menu. To return to the previous screen (Top menu for [ modes) To quit an operation halfway through 3 Enter the top menu. or 4 Select a submenu. 5 Enter the selected submenu.
The cursor buttons are used to select functions, execute operations and make menu settings. 6 Select an item. 7 Enter the selected item. 8 Close the menu. Using the cursor buttons The cursor buttons are used to select and enter items on menus or thumbnail displays. Upwards Left Right ● To move the cursor The cursor moves in the direction of the respective cursor buttons when pressed. Downwards ● Pressing the centre enters the selection.
Setup 6 Setting the date and time Setting the date and time Before recording, check that the date and time have been set. The very first time that power is turned ON, a message appears prompting you to set the date and time. Select [YES], press the centre of the cursor buttons and proceed to step 3 . 1 Set to [ 2 Select the desired menu. ] or [ ].
Recording 1 Automatic recording (motion pictures) Before recording, open the lens cover. 1 Set to [ ]. 2 3 Press . Start recording. Recording mode Time elapsed To change aspect ratio to 4:3 →[ADVANCED]→ [REC ASPECT]→[4:3] Default aspect ratio at the time of purchase is set to 16:9 (widescreen).
Recording 2 Automatic recording (still pictures) Before recording, open the lens cover. 1 2 3 Set to [ Press ]. . Take picture. Picture resolution Picture quality To remove shutter sound →[ADVANCED]→[SHTR EFFECT]→[OFF] To remove on-screen display →[SETUP]→ [DISPLAY]→[OFF] Pictures remaining (flashes red when zero) Focus is aligned to object in centre of shot. ● Sound is not recorded. ● Recorded still pictures are referred to as “scenes” with this unit.
Recording 3 Zoom indicates functions used with motion pictures and still pictures. functions used with Enlarging (zoom) Optical zoom can be used to enlarge objects by up to 10 times without degradation. Enlarge Restore To enlarge further Digital zoom can be used to enlarge objects by a maximum of 700 times. (Cannot be used during still picture recording.) Zoom ratio: 1x This unit can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm away from the lens. →[ADVANCED]→[D.
Recording 4 Other recording options For more information, please read the Operating Instructions (PDF format) 1 While recording is paused Display operation icons. 1/2NEXT Operation icons 2 Change operation icons. Icons change with each press, as displayed below. For manual focus mode (Press [MANUAL AF/MF] two times). For manual mode (Press [MANUAL AF/MF] one time).
Operation icons can be used to set effects, compensate brightness or perform other operations in one easy step. indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with still pictures. View explanations of functions during automatic recording (help mode) Select [ page. ] in step 1 on the previous 1/2NEXT Select function to be explained. Next Explanation is displayed ● To close, select [EXIT] in step , or press the [MENU] button.
Playback 1 Viewing motion pictures/ Viewing still pictures Motion pictures Volume adjustment 1 Set to [ ]. Thumbnails are displayed. 2 Select the desired scene. A yellow frame appears around the selected scene. To fast-forward/rewind While pressed and held, only the scene No. changes rapidly. Scene No. To move to the next page: either press the left and right cursor button or select or and press the centre of the cursor button. Release the cursor button when the desired scene No. appears.
Do not remove the SD card while it is being accessed (card access lamp lit). Still pictures 1 Set to [ ]. 3 Enter the picture to view. Thumbnails are displayed. 2 Select the desired scene. A yellow frame appears around the selected scene. Slideshow start/pause To previous scene To next scene Return to thumbnail Scene No. To move to the next page: either press the left and right cursor button or select or and press the centre of the cursor button.
Others 1 With other products For more information, please read the Operating Instructions (PDF format) Connecting this unit and a DVD burner Connect the AC adaptor provided with the DVD burner to the DVD burner. Connect the unit and AC adaptor and set the mode dial to a position other than [OFF]. Connect this unit and the DVD burner with the mini AB USB connection cable. Mini-A plug Mini-B plug Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
Others 2 Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) ● You have practiced the basic operations introduced in these operating instructions and want to progress to advanced operations. ● You want to check the Troubleshooting. In these kinds of situations refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). For Windows 1 2 Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).
Others 3 LCD monitor displays For more information, please read the Operating Instructions (PDF format) When recording Motion picture recording display / Recording mode / Elapsed recording time Remaining battery power Power LCD / / / / / / / (Red) Recording/Writing to SD card (Green) Recording pause Remaining time for recording Auto mode/ Manual mode Scene mode Soft skin mode Zoom microphone Wind noise reduction Aspect ratio Image stabilizer Backlight compensation Zoom magnification indication N
During playback Motion picture playback display Operating status / / / / / / Playback Fast forward Fast rewind Scene shift Frame-by-frame playback Pause Jump to end of last scene/ start of first scene Slow motion playback Playback time Scene number Play mode All scenes on the media displayed Scenes recorded on the selected date displayed Volume adjustment Still picture playback display Number of recording pixels (640 x 480) Size is not displayed if still pictures recorded on other devices that have diff
Others 4 Specifications SD Video Camera : Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor), DC 3.6 V (When using battery) Recording: 2.9 W, Charging: 4.
Motion pictures Recording media Picture size Compression Recording mode and transfer rate Audio compression SD Memory Card: 256 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB (FAT12 and FAT16 format corresponding) SDHC Memory Card: 4 GB/8 GB/16 GB (FAT32 format corresponding) 704 x 576 MPEG2 (SD-Video standard compliant) XP: 10 Mbps (VBR), SP: 5 Mbps (VBR), LP: 2.
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