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SD Video Camera

Model No. SDR-S9

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VQT1P61

SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 1 ページ２００７年１２月１８日　火曜日　午後３時５９分

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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 1 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Operating Instructions SD Video Camera Model No. SDR-S9 EP Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 2 ページ２００７年１２月１８日 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. 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.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 3 ページ２００７年１２月１８日 Before use Remove the connector cover. How to replace the fuse The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug. 1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver. Figure A Figure B Fuse cover 2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 4 ページ２００７年１２月１８日 CAUTION! ≥ DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. ≥ DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 5 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 -If you see this symbolInformation on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 6 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 ∫ 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 Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 7 ページ２００７年１２月１８日 Contents Caution for AC mains lead (For United Kingdom) ...............2 Information for your safety ........3 Before using Features .......................................9 Water resistance............................ 9 Shock proof ................................. 10 Sales and Support Information (For United Kingdom) .............10 Accessories ...............................11 Parts identification and handling...................................
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 8 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Playback With a computer Motion picture playback ...........59 Still picture playback ................63 With a computer (Windows) ............................... 78 Editing Editing ........................................65 Deleting scenes........................... 65 Locking scenes............................ 67 DPOF setting............................... 68 Card management.....................69 Formatting an SD card ................
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 9 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Before using Before using Features Water resistance This unit is a water resistant video camera complying with the IPX4 specifications* of the IEC 60529 “Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)”. Holding this unit with wet hands or some water splashing onto it will not cause it to malfunction, but this unit cannot be used underwater. * Water may be splashed onto this unit from any direction without causing it to malfunction.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 10 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Before using Shock proof This unit is a high shock proof video camera that passed a drop test* from a height of 1.2 meters. * This test confirmed to “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5 – Shock”. (The product is dropped on top of 5 cm thick plywood.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 11 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Before using Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Battery pack VW-VBJ10 AC adaptor VSK0686 AC cable A K2CT3CA00004 (EB/GC) B K2CJ2DA00008 (GN) C K2CQ2CA00006 (EP/GC) Optional accessories Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 13 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Before using 15 16 17 18 20 19 21 22 15 LCD monitor (l 15) 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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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 14 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Before using ∫ About the Card/battery door and the Terminal cover If dirt, dust or liquids such as water get inside the Card/battery door or the Terminal cover, it may cause the unit to malfunction. Be careful about the following. ≥ Use the unit with the Card/battery door lock and the Terminal cover lock in the LOCK position.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 15 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Before using Attaching to a tripod This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional tripod. (Please carefully read the operating instructions for how to attach the unit to the tripod.) Using the LCD monitor You can record the image while viewing it on the LCD monitor. 1 Place your finger on the LCD monitor open part A and pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow.
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Body1_ENG_mst.fm 16 ページ２００７年１２月２６日水曜日午後４時４２分 Before using SD card This unit can be used for recording motion pictures and still pictures to an SD card. Concerning the cards that can be used on this unit SDHC Memory Card SD Memory Card Capacity Recording motion pictures Recording still pictures 8 MB, 16 MB 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB – ¥*1 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB ¥*2 ¥ ¥: available –: not available *1 Cannot be guaranteed in operation.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 17 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Before using ≥ A MultiMediaCard cannot be used on this unit. ≥ When the write-protect switch A on SD card is locked, no recording, deletion or editing will be possible on the card. A ∫ About SD cards that you can use for motion picture recording. We recommend using SD cards conforming to Class 2 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating or the following SD cards made by Panasonic for motion picture recording.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 18 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Before using ∫ Handling precautions ≥ Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card. ≥ Do not expose the terminals of the card to water, garbage or dust. ≥ Do not place in the following areas: jIn direct sunlight. jIn very dusty or humid areas. jNear a heater. jLocations susceptible to significant difference in temperature (condensation can occur). jWhere static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 19 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Setup Setup Power supply 2 Insert the battery until it clicks paying attention to the direction of the battery. 3 Close the card/battery door and then slide the card/battery door lock to LOCK. Inserting the battery and charging the battery 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.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 20 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Setup 4 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) A to this unit and the AC outlet. 1 B 4.8V 3 A 2 C 1 Slide the terminal cover lock to OPEN and then open the terminal cover. 2 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor, then the AC outlet. 3 Connect the AC adaptor to this unit’s DC input terminal. ≥ The status indicator B starts blinking in red at intervals of about 2 seconds to signal that charging has commenced.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 21 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Setup ∫ About charging errors When the status indicator flashes rapidly or slowly, one of the following situations may be to blame. When the status indicator flashes at intervals of about 6 seconds (on for about 3 sec. and off for about 3 sec.): ≥ The battery may have excessively discharged. It can be recharged but in some cases it may take several hours until regular charging commences.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 22 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Setup To remove the battery ≥ Be sure to set the mode dial to OFF and check that the status indicator is off before removing the battery. 1 Slide the card/battery door lock in the direction of arrow and then open the card/battery door. ≥ When the card/battery door does not open, place your finger on the [ ] part and open the card/battery door. 2 Slide the lock A in the direction of the arrow and then remove the battery.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 23 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Setup Charging time and recordable time The times shown in the tables below are for when the temperature is 25 oC and the humidity is 60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 oC, the charging time will become longer. ∫ Charging time Battery model number Voltage/capacity Charging time Supplied battery/ VW-VBJ10 (optional) 3.6 V/1000 mAh 2 h 10 min ≥ The charging time shown in the table are approximations.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 24 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Setup Selecting a mode How to turn off the power Set the mode dial to OFF. Selecting a mode (Turning the unit on/off) A Rotate the mode dial to video recording, video playback, picture recording, picture playback or power OFF. Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely. How to turn on the power Set the mode dial to or . , , ≥ Align the desired mode pictograph to the position shown in the illustration.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 25 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Setup How to turn the power on and off with the LCD monitor Quick start ∫ To turn off the power When quick start is ON the battery power is still being consumed, even when the LCD monitor is closed. This unit will resume recording/pause mode about 1.7 seconds after the LCD monitor is reopened. ≥ When in quick start standby mode, about half of the power used in recording pause mode is being consumed, so the recording time will be reduced.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 26 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Setup 2 Close the LCD monitor while the mode dial is set to or . A The status indicator A flashes green and the unit goes into quick start standby mode. 3 Open the LCD monitor. A The status indicator A lights red and the unit is put into recording pause approx. 1.7 seconds after it is turned on. To cancel Quick start Press the MENU button then [SETUP] # [QUICK START] # [OFF] and then press the cursor button in the centre.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 27 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Setup Inserting/removing an SD card 3 Insert/remove the SD card into/from the card slot. Be sure to set the mode dial to OFF before inserting/removing an SD card. If the SD card is inserted or removed while the power is on, this unit may malfunction or the data recorded on the SD card may be lost. 1 ≥ Check that the status indicator has gone off. 2 A Set the mode dial to OFF.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 28 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Setup ∫ 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.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 29 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Setup Operations during recording ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or . 1 Press the cursor button in the centre and the icons will be displayed on the screen. Operations during playback ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or . 1 Press the cursor button up, down, left or right to select the scene to be played back and then press the cursor button in the centre.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 30 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Setup About the operation icons displayed in each mode About auto mode and manual mode (l 39) Video recording mode 1/2 NEXT 2/2 NEXT Icon (1/2) (2/2) (3/3) When the [MANUAL AF/MF] button is pressed to set to manual mode. (4/4) When the [MANUAL AF/MF] button is pressed again to set to manual focus mode.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 32 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Setup Picture recording mode 1/2 NEXT 2/2 NEXT Icon 3/3 NEXT 4/4 NEXT Direction Function Page 3 Backlight compensation 47 2 Self timer 50 1 Help mode 33 (2/2) 2 Soft skin mode 49 (3/3) When the [MANUAL AF/MF] button is pressed to set to manual mode.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 33 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Setup ∫ Help mode The help mode explains the operation icons that are displayed when unit is set to AUTO in video/picture recording mode. ≥ Rotate the mode dial to select or . 1 Press the cursor button in the centre to display the icon during the recording pause. Switching the language You can switch the language on the screen display or the menu screen.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 34 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Setup Using the menu screen 4 Press the cursor button up or down in order to select the submenu item. 5 Press the cursor button right or press the cursor button in the centre. 6 Press the cursor button up or down in order to select the desired item. 7 Press the cursor button in the centre to enter the selection. Refer to “Menu list” (l 92) for information about the menus. 1 While stopped, press the MENU button.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 35 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Setup To get back to the previous screen Press the cursor button left. To exit the menu screen Press the MENU button. ≥ The menu screen does not appear during recording or playing. You cannot start other operations while the menu screen appears. Setting date and time When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear. ≥ Select [YES] and press the cursor button in the centre.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 36 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Setup 3 Press the cursor button in the centre to enter the selection. ≥ The clock function starts at [00] seconds when the cursor button in the centre is pressed. ≥ After pressing the MENU button to finish the setting, check the date and time display. ∫ Changing the date and time display style Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # desired display style and then press the cursor button in the centre. [DATE] 1.1.2008 [D/T] 1.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 37 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Setup Adjusting the LCD monitor Adjusting the brightness and colour level 1 2 Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [LCD SET] # [YES] and then press the cursor button in the centre. Press the cursor button up or down to select the item to be adjusted. Then, press the button left or right to make the adjustment. The bar display moves. ≥ Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 38 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Recording Recording Before recording First, format the SD card if one which has been used on another device is going to be used for the first time on this unit. (l 69) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Copy valuable data onto a computer or other device before proceeding with the formatting. We recommend using MotionSD STUDIO etc.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 39 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Recording ≥ This unit has lens-protecting glass to prevent drops of water getting in the lens. If there is dirt or drops of water on the lens-protecting glass, wipe them off before recording. We recommend using the cleaning cloth. ≥ If there are drops of water on the microphone, the recorded sound will be distorted. Wipe off any drops of water on the microphone. ≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 40 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Recording Recording motion pictures ≥ When the unit is purchased, the aspect ratio is set to [16:9] for recording images compatible with a wide-screen TV. To watch images on a regular TV (4:3), change the aspect ratio setting (l 51) before recording the images or when watching them on the connected TV (l 71). ≥ Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording. (l 17) 1 Rotate the mode dial to select .
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 41 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Recording Screen indications in the video recording mode A B C SP R 1h30m 0h00m10s A Recording mode B Remaining time left for recording (When the remaining time is less than 1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes red.) C Recording time elapsed ≥ Sound is recorded from the internal stereo microphone on the front of the unit. Take care not to block this microphone.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 42 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Recording Recording modes and recordable time available for the motion picture Changing the recording mode of the motion picture. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [REC MODE] # desired item and then press the cursor button in the centre.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 43 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Recording Recording still pictures ≥ Still pictures are recorded at a picture size of 640k480 pixels on this unit. 1 Rotate the mode dial to select 2 Press the record button. . The unit automatically focuses on the subject at the centre of screen (when auto focus is selected). ≥ For information about the number of recordable still pictures (l 117) ≥ The sound cannot be recorded.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 44 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Recording Screen indications in picture recording mode A 0.3M R 12345 B C A Size of still pictures B Remaining number of still pictures (Flashes in red when [R 0] appears.) C Quality of still pictures Recording with a shutter operation effect You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures. Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [SHTR EFFECT] # [ON] and then press the cursor button in the centre.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 45 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Recording Various recording functions Zoom in/out function You can zoom in up to 10k optically. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or . Press the zoom button. ≥ When the zoom speed is high, the subject may not be focused easily. ≥ When zooming in while holding this unit by hand, we recommend using the image stabilizer function. (l 51) ≥ When distant subjects are brought closer, they are focused at about 1.0 m or more.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 46 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Recording Digital zoom function If the zoom magnification exceeds 10k, then the digital zoom function will be activated. The maximum magnification provided by the digital zoom can be switched. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [D.ZOOM] # desired item and then press the cursor button in the centre.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 47 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Recording Backlight compensation function This is for protecting a backlit subject from being darkened. Use this function when the light is emanating from behind the subject and the subject appears dark. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or . 1 Press the cursor button in the centre. Then press the button down to display the icon shown in the illustration. Fade in/fade out function Fade in: The image and audio gradually appear.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 48 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Recording When you start recording, the image/ audio gradually appears. Pause recording. (Fade out) Colour night view function This allows recording in dark locations. The image/audio gradually disappears. After the image/audio completely disappears, recording stops. ≥ After recording, the fade setting is cancelled. To cancel fading Select [ ] again.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 49 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Recording To cancel the Colour night view function Select [ ] again. ≥ The Colour night view function makes the signal charging time of CCD up to approximately 25k longer than usual, so that dark scenes can be recorded brightly. For this reason, bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a malfunction. ≥ If you turn off the power or operate the mode dial, the Colour night view function is cancelled.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 50 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Recording Self-timer recording This is for recording shots of yourself as well. You can record still pictures using the timer. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 Press the cursor button in the centre. Then press the button down to display the icon shown in the illustration. Recording guideline function Checking if the image is level. You can check if the image is level while recording by using the lines displayed on the screen.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 51 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Recording Wide mode This is for selecting the screen’s aspect ratio when recording motion pictures. This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs (16:9) and regular TVs (4:3). Recording images with a 16:9 aspect ratio ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] > [REC ASPECT] > [16:9] and then press the cursor button in the centre.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 52 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Recording ≥ Under fluorescent lighting, the image brightness may change or colours may not look normal. ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. ≥ In the following cases, the image stabilizer function may not work effectively. jWhen the digital zoom is used jWhen recording is done in an extremely dark place.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 53 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Recording Manual recording functions Scene mode This is for recording in various situations. When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or . 1 Press the MANUAL AF/MF button.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 54 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Recording Sports mode ≥ For slow-motion playback or playback pause of recorded pictures, this mode helps diminish camera shake. ≥ During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth. ≥ Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light because the colour and brightness of the playback image may change.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 55 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Recording ≥ The subject may not be in focus when zoomed in if focusing with a wide angle. First, zoom in on the subject and then focus on it. To restore to the automatic adjustment Press the MANUAL AF/MF button again. ≥ You can also restore the auto focusing by pressing the AUTO button. White balance This is for recording in natural colours.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 56 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Recording 3 Press the cursor button left or right to select the white balance mode. To set the white balance manually 1 Select [ ] and then fill the screen with a white subject.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 57 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Recording ∫ About the white balance sensor A A The white balance sensor detects the type of light source during recording. Do not cover the white balance sensor during recording or it may not function properly. ≥ When the [ ] display flashes, the manual white balance previously adjusted is stored. Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the white balance for correct adjustment.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 58 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Recording 3 Press the cursor button left or right to make the adjustment. A B MNL 1/100 100 OPEN BACK A Shutter speed: 1/50 to 1/8000 1/50 to 1/500 ≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 (1/500) is faster. B Iris/Gain value: CLOSE # (F16 to F2.0) # OPEN # (0dB to 18dB) ≥ Value closer to [CLOSE] darken the image. ≥ Value closer to [18dB] brighten the image. ≥ When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than [OPEN], it changes to the gain value.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 59 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Playback Playback Motion picture playback Play back the motion pictures. 1 Rotate the mode dial to select . The motion pictures (up to 8 scenes) recorded on the SD card are displayed as thumbnails. 2 Select the scene to be played back. A Scene number B Scroll bar display The selected scene will be encircled by a yellow frame.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 60 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Playback ∫ About motion picture compatibility ≥ This unit can play back MPEG2 formatted files. ≥ This unit is based on the SD-Video standard. ≥ When playing back motion pictures recorded on an SD card with other products on this unit or playing back motion pictures recorded on an SD card with this unit on other products, the picture quality may deteriorate and they may be unplayable. (The message “CANNOT PLAY.” appears.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 61 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Playback Frame-by-frame playback The motion picture is advanced one frame at a time. 1 Press the cursor button up during playback to pause the playback. 2 Press the cursor button right. (The frames will be advanced one at a time in the reverse direction when you press the cursor button left.) ≥ Normal playback is restored when you press the cursor button up. To adjust the volume Adjust the speaker volume during playback.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 62 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Playback Playing back motion pictures by date Recorded scenes are grouped by date on this unit. Scenes recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. 1 Press the MENU button, then select [PLAY SETUP] # [PLAY MODE] # [BY DATE] and then press the cursor button in the centre. The [VIEW BY DATE] screen appears. ≥ When [PLAY MODE] is set to [VIEW ALL], all recorded motion pictures will be played back in succession.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 63 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Playback Still picture playback Play back the still pictures. 1 Rotate the mode dial to select . The still pictures (up to 8 files) recorded on the SD card are displayed as thumbnails. 2 Select the file to be played back. A File number B Scroll bar display The selected file will be encircled by a yellow frame.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 64 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Playback ∫ About still picture compatibility ≥ This unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). ≥ The file format supported by this unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted files will be played back.) ≥ If a non-standard file is played back, the folder/file number may not be displayed.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 65 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Editing Editing Editing Deleting scenes This is for deleting scenes. The deleted scenes cannot be restored. Deleting multiple scenes from the thumbnail display ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or . 1 Press the button in the thumbnail display. Deleting scenes one at a time ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or . 1 Press the button during playback. 2 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the cursor button in the centre.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 66 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Editing 3 To complete editing (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2) Select the scene to be deleted, then press the cursor button in the centre. The selected scene is encircled by a red frame. ≥ When the cursor button in the centre is pressed again, the selected scene will be cancelled. ≥ Up to 50 scenes can be set in succession. 4 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2) Press the 5 button.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 67 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Editing Locking scenes This is for preventing scenes from being deleted by mistake. 2 Select the scene to be locked, then press the cursor button in the centre. Scenes can be locked so that they are not deleted by mistake. (Even if you lock some scenes on an SD card, formatting the SD card will delete them.) ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or .
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 68 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Editing DPOF setting This is for writing the printing data on an SD card. You can write the data of the still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD card. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 Press the MENU button, then select [PHOTO SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [SET] and then press the cursor button in the centre.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 69 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Editing Card management Formatting an SD card This is for initializing cards. Please be aware that if an SD card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the card will be erased. Store important data on a computer, etc. We recommend using MotionSD STUDIO etc. to acquire data recorded on this unit. (l 78) 1 Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD] # [YES] and then press the cursor button in the centre.
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Body1_ENG_mst.fm 70 ページ２００７年１２月２６日水曜日午後４時５３分 With other products With other products With a TV Playback on TV The motion pictures and still pictures recorded by this unit can be played back on a TV. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. 1 Slide the terminal cover lock to OPEN and then open the terminal cover. A AV cable (supplied) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. ≥ Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 71 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 With other products ∫ If the image or audio from this unit is not output on the TV ∫ To watch images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3) ≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥ Check the connected terminal. ≥ Check the TV’s input setting (input switch). (For more information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 72 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 With other products ∫ To display the on-screen information on the TV screen The information displayed on the screen (operation icon, time code, etc.) can be displayed on the TV. Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [EXT. DISPLAY] # [ON] and then press the cursor button in the centre. ≥ Set [SETUP] # [EXT. DISPLAY] # [OFF] to erase the information. ≥ The screen on this unit will not change.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 73 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 With other products If you record (dub) images directly from the SD card or with the AV cable and then play them back on a wide-screen TV, they may be squeezed horizontally. In this case, refer to the operating instructions of the device you are recording (dubbing) to or read the operating instructions of the wide-screen TV and set the aspect setting to 16:9 (Full).
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 74 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 With other products 2 Connect this unit and a video device. 5 Start playback on this unit. Then start recording on the connected device. ≥ See the operating instructions of the video device for details. To stop recording (dubbing) B Stop recording on the connected device. Then stop playback on this unit. VIDEO IN AUDIO IN A A AV cable (supplied) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 75 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 With other products With a printer (PictBridge) 2 To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer.) ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. Connect this unit to a printer. A ¬ Turn on the unit. 1 Slide the terminal cover lock to OPEN and then open the terminal cover.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 76 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 With other products 4 Select a file to be printed, then press the cursor button in the centre. 7 Select the date print setting on [DATE PRINT]. ≥ If the printer is not capable of date printing, this setting is unavailable. 8 Select the paper size setting on [PAPER SIZE]. The number of pictures set is displayed. 5 Press the cursor button up or down to select the desired number of prints, then press the cursor button in the centre.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 77 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 With other products 9 Select the layout setting on [PAGE LAYOUT]. [STANDARD]: Layout specific to the printer [ ]: No frame print [ ]: Frame print ≥ You cannot set page layouts not supported on the printer. 10 Select [PRINT] # [YES] and then press the cursor button in the centre. The pictures are printed. ≥ Exit PictBridge by disconnecting the USB cable after the pictures have been printed.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 78 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 With a computer With a computer With a computer (Windows) What you can do with a computer When the CD-ROM (supplied) is inserted into the computer, the [Setup Menu] screen will appear. ∫ Video editing software MotionSD STUDIO 1.3E This software allows pictures to be acquired from this unit, edited and output. You can also send a picture acquired from this unit by e-mail and edited pictures can be written to the DVD drive.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 79 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 With a computer 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.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 80 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 With a computer Operating environment ≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software. ≥ When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a personal computer, or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables, proper operation is not guaranteed. ≥ Use the supplied USB cable when connecting to the personal computer. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 81 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 With a computer Necessary software Windows 2000/Windows XP: DirectX 9.0b or 9.0c (9.0c is already installed with Windows XP SP2) Windows Vista: DirectX 10 (already installed with Windows Vista) ≥ If this software in installed on a PC that does not support DirectX versions above, the PC may not operate properly. If you are unsure if your PC is compatible, contact the maker.) Windows Media Player 6.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 83 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 With a computer Installing MotionSD STUDIO When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent authorization. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.) ≥ Before starting the installation, close any other software applications which are running. ≥ Do not perform any other operations on your computer while the software is being installed.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 84 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 With a computer 5 After the installation is complete, [Readme.txt] are displayed. Check the contents, then click [t] on top right of the window. 6 Click [Finish]. ≥ Depending on the operating environment, you may be required to install DirectX 9.0b. If so, click [Yes] and install it. ≥ If it is necessary to reboot the computer after the application has been installed, click [Yes] and reboot it.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 85 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 With a computer Reading the MotionSD STUDIO operating instructions For details on how to use MotionSD STUDIO, read the PDF instructions. Select [start]> [All Programs (Programs)]> [Panasonic]> [MotionSD STUDIO 1.3E]> [Manual]. ≥ After starting the software, on the menu select [Help]>[Manual] to display the help files. ≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 86 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 With a computer 3 Connect this unit and a computer. A A USB cable (supplied) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. The unit and computer will not operate properly if the plugs are not inserted fully. ≥ Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.) 4 Press the cursor button up or down to select [PC CONNECT], then press the cursor button in the centre.
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Body2_ENG_mst.fm 87 ページ２００７年１２月２６日水曜日午後４時４４分 With a computer Verifying that the unit is correctly recognised by the computer To verify if this unit is correctly recognised by the computer, turn on this units power and then connect the unit to the computer with a USB cable and follow the steps below. ≥ With some computers including those made by NEC, the Device Manager may not be displayed if a mode that places restrictions on the functions has been established.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 88 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 With a computer About the computer display ∫ Example folder structure When the unit is connected to a computer, it is recognised as an external drive. ∫ Drive icons [Removable Disk] is displayed in [My Computer]. ≥ Windows Vista: ≥ Windows XP: ≥ Windows 2000: ≥ SD-Video format motion pictures are stored in the [PRG¢¢¢] folder. (“¢¢¢” denotes a number from 001 to 4095.) ≥ Up to 99 files can be recorded in the [PRG¢¢¢] folder.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 89 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 With a computer Using MotionSD STUDIO ≥ Before initial use, select the software’s [Readme First] from the start menu, then read through the additional instructions or updated information. ≥ The End User Licence Agreement is displayed when the software is first started, so read carefully through its terms and conditions, then click [I agree]. ≥ When using MotionSD STUDIO 1.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 90 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 With a computer To disconnect the USB cable safely 1 Double click the icon in task tray displayed on the computer screen. Software uninstallation Follow the steps below to uninstall the software if it is no longer required. 1 Select [start] # ([Settings] #) [Control Panel] # [Add or Remove Programs (Applications)] or [Uninstall a program]. 2 Select [MotionSD STUDIO 1.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 91 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 With a computer With a computer (Macintosh) Operating environment ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some computers cannot be used. ≥ Apple and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc. ≥ PowerPC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 92 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Others Others Menus Still picture recording menus Menu list Motion picture recording menus ∫ [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] (l 53) [GUIDE LINES] (l 50) [PICT. QUALITY] (l 44) [CLOCK SET] (l 35) ∫ [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] (l 53) [GUIDE LINES] (l 50) [REC MODE] (l 42) [REC ASPECT] (l 51) [CLOCK SET] (l 35) ∫ [ADVANCED] [D.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 93 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Others Motion picture playback menus Still picture playback menus ∫ [PLAY SETUP] [PLAY MODE] (l 62) [RESUME PLAY] (l 62) [LOCK SET] (l 67) ∫ [PHOTO SETUP] [LOCK SET] (l 67) [DPOF SET] (l 68) ∫ [SETUP] [DISPLAY] (l 94) [DATE/TIME] (l 36) [DATE FORMAT] (l 36) [FORMAT CARD] (l 69) [POWER SAVE] (l 94) [BEEP SOUND] (l 94) [POWER LCD] (l 37) [LCD SET] (l 37) [TV ASPECT] (l 71) [EXT.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 94 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Others Menus related to [SETUP] ∫ [DISPLAY] ≥ [OFF] ≥ [ON] The screen indications are selected as shown in the illustration below. [OFF] [ON] SP R 1h30m 1 Beep When you start recording When you turn on the power When this unit is recognised by the computer or the printer, etc. ; 0h00m00s 2 Beeps When you pause recording When you turn off the power ≥ [5 MINUTES] [OFF]: The power saving function is not activated.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 95 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Others ∫ [DEMO MODE] ≥ [OFF] ≥ [ON] This item is used to start the unit demonstration. (Only when using the AC adaptor and the mode dial is at the or position) If you set this to [ON] without inserting an SD card, this unit is automatically set to the demonstration mode for introducing its functions. If buttons other than the Mode select buttons [AUTO]/[MANUAL AF/MF] are pressed or operated, the demonstration mode is cancelled.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 96 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Others Indications Image stabilizer Indications ∫ Recording indications Motion picture recording SP R 1h30m Backlight compensation ª 1/100 Shutter speed OPEN, F2.0 F number 0dB Gain value Soft skin mode ; 0h00m00s 16 : 9 , MNL AWB 1/100 OPEN 0dB 1.1.2008 0.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 97 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Others ∫ Playback indications When a printer compatible with PictBridge is connected Motion picture playback Accessing the card (When connected to a computer) 001 Still picture playback DPOF already set (to more than 1) Locked motion pictures and still pictures 0.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 98 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Others Messages CANNOT RECORD. Data writing to the SD card has failed. NO DATA. There are no motion pictures or still pictures recorded on the SD card. If this message appears although data is recorded on the SD card, the condition of the card is probably not stable. Turn off the power and then turn it on again. THIS CARD CANNOT RECORD IN VIDEO MODE. An 8 MB or 16 MB SD card has been inserted in video recording mode. CHECK CARD.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 99 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Others EXIT THE MENU THEN CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE. CANCEL NIGHT VIEW MODE You are attempting to use a function that cannot be used simultaneously. PLEASE CONNECT AC ADAPTOR You are attempting to connect to a computer when the AC adaptor is not connected. PUSH THE RESET SWITCH. An irregularity in the unit has been detected. Remove the SD card then press the RESET button to restart the unit. (l 106) DISCONNECT USB CABLE.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 100 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Others Functions that cannot be used simultaneously Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s specifications. The table below shows examples of functions restricted by various conditions.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 101 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Others Troubleshooting Problem Check points This unit cannot be turned on. The status indicator flashes when the unit is turned on while using the battery. ≥ Is the battery fully charged? # Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (l 20) This unit is turned off automatically. ≥ If you do not use the unit for approximately 5 minutes, the power is automatically turned off to conserve the battery charge.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 102 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Others Problem This unit cannot be operated though it is turned on. This unit does not operate normally. Check points ≥ The unit cannot be operated unless you open the LCD monitor. ≥ Remove the SD card then press the RESET button. (l 106) If normal conditions are not restored yet, remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about 1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor. Then about 1 minute later, turn on the power again.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 103 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Others Problem Check points Recording does not start although the power is supplied to this unit and the SD card is correctly inserted. ≥ Has the SD card’s write protect switch been set to LOCK? # No recording is possible while the write protect switch is set to LOCK. (l 17) ≥ Is the memory of the card full? # If the card has no more available memory, free up some memory by deleting unnecessary scenes (l 65) or use a new card.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 104 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Others Problem Check points Auto focus function does not work. ≥ Is manual focus mode selected? # Set the unit to auto focus mode by pressing the AUTO button. ≥ Are you trying to record a scene which is hard to bring into focus in auto focus mode? # There are some recording subjects and surroundings for which the auto focus does not operate correctly. (l 113) If so, use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 105 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Others Problem Check points Although this unit is correctly connected to a TV, playback images cannot be seen. ≥ Have you selected video input on the TV? # Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the input used for the connection. The playback images are squeezed horizontally. ≥ Is the [TV ASPECT] setting correct? # Change the setting to match the aspect ratio of the TV.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 106 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Others Problem The indication disappears. The screen is frozen. No operation can be performed. Check points ≥ Is this unit connected to a computer? # No operation can be performed on this unit when it is connected to a computer. ≥ Turn off the power to this unit. If the power cannot be turned off, remove the SD card then press the RESET button or remove the battery or AC adaptor and then reattach it. After that, turn on the power again.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 107 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Others With a computer Problem Check points Even if connected by the USB cable, this unit is not recognised by the computer. ≥ The USB function selection screen does not appear if the USB cable is connected while the menu screen is displayed. # Close the menu screen before connecting the USB cable. ≥ Is the AC adaptor connected? # Use the AC adaptor when connecting the unit and a computer. ≥ Select another USB terminal on the computer.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 108 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Others Cautions for use (For Australia) In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600. About this unit ≥ The unit and card become warm after long operation, but this is not a malfunction. Keep the SD Video Camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 109 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Others Do not use benzine, paint thinner or alcohol for cleaning the unit. ≥ Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull out the AC cable from the AC outlet. ≥ The camera body may be discoloured and the surface finish may peel off. ≥ Wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth to remove dust and fingerprints. To remove stubborn stains, thoroughly wring a cloth that has been soaked in a neutral detergent diluted with water and wipe the unit with it.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 110 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Others ≥ Dust and other matter attached to the battery terminals should be removed. Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording. ≥ Charge batteries enough to last for 3 to 4 times the period during you want to record pictures in. In cold places such as a ski resort, the period during which you can record pictures is shortened.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 111 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Others LCD monitor ≥ When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a dry soft cloth. ≥ In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD monitor. Wipe it with soft dry cloth. ≥ When the unit has become very cold, for example due to storage in a cold area, its LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual immediately after the power is turned on.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 112 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Others Explanation of terms Automatic white balance White balance adjustment recognises the colour of light and adjusts so the white colour will become a purer white. The unit determines the hue of light that comes through the lens and white balance sensor, thereby judging the recording condition, and selects the closest hue setting. This is called automatic white balance adjustment.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 113 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Others Auto focus The lens is moved forward or backward automatically to bring the subject into focus. Auto focus has the following characteristics. ≥ Adjusts the focus so that the vertical lines of a subject are seen more clearly. ≥ Attempts to bring an object with higher contrast into focus. ≥ Focuses on the screen centre only. Due to these characteristics, auto focus does not work correctly in the following situations.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 114 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Others Specifications SD Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: DC 4.8 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 3.6 V (When using battery) Recording: 2.9 W Charging: 4.2 W Signal system EIA Standard: 625 lines, 50 fields PAL colour signal Image sensor 1/6z CCD image sensor Total: 800 K Effective pixels: Moving picture: 400 K (4:3), 350 K (16:9) Still picture: 410 K (4:3) Lens Auto Iris, F1.8 to F2.4 Focal length: 2.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 115 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Others USB Card reader function (EB/EP only), Card reader/writer function (GC/GN only) (No copyright protection support) Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) compliant, USB terminal Type miniB PictBridge-compliant Dimensions (excluding the projecting parts) 31 mm (W)k63 mm (H)k114 mm (D) Mass Approx. 182 g [without battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)] Mass in operation Approx.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 116 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Others Still pictures Recording media SD Memory Card: 8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/128 MB/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) Number of recordable pictures Refer to page 117. Compression JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 117 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Others Number of recordable pictures on an SD card Picture size 0.3M (640k480) Picture quality 8 MB 37 75 16 MB 92 185 32 MB 200 410 64 MB 430 850 128 MB 820 1640 256 MB 1710 3410 512 MB 3390 6780 1 GB 6790 13580 2 GB 13820 27640 4 GB 27150 54290 8 GB 55260 99999* 16 GB 99999* 99999* ≥ The number of recordable pictures depends on whether [ ] and [ ] are used together and on the subject being recorded.
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 118 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Others Others Index ∫ Numerics 2-way hand strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ∫ F Fade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Format Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Frame-by-frame playback . . . . . . . . .61 ∫ A AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 21, 110 Aperture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Auto focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Automatic white balance . . . . .
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 119 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 Others ∫ P PictBridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Picture quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playing back motion pictures by date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 44 62 37 94 ∫ Q Quick start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 ∫ R Record button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40, 43 Recordable time . . . . . . .
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SDR-S9-VQT1P61_eng.book 120 ページ２００７年１２月１８日火曜日午後３時５９分 E VQT1P61 F0108MA0 ( 1500 A ) C Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web site: http://panasonic.net Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, F.R.