Panasonic SDR-S7P/PC Manuel utilisateur

Operating Instructions

SD Video Camera

Model No. SDR-S7P/PC

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.

Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.

Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.

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For USA 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

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Things You Should Know

Thank you for choosing

Panasonic!

You have purchased one

of the most sophisticated

and reliable products on the

market today. Used properly,

we’re sure it will bring you

and your family years of

enjoyment. Please take time

to fill in the information on the

right. Be sure to retain this

manual as your convenient

camera information source.

Date of Purchase

Dealer Purchased From

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone No.

Model No.

Serial No.

Safety Precautions

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.

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.

WARNING

• AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY

YOUNG CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD

CARD.

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the

limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,

and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will

not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached

installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite

core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this

equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: Panasonic

Model No.: SDR-S7P

Responsible party:Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

1-800-211-PANA (7262)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject

to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

SDR-S7P

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the

safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below.

Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the

manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,

stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.

A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-

type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or

the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit

into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at

plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the

apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or the table specified by the

manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart

is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus

combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,

such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or

objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to

rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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Battery

Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

• Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.

• 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.

• Do not touch the plug terminals (+ and −) with metal objects.

• Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash

it off thoroughly with water.

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the

eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C

(140 °F) or incinerate.

AC adaptor

This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.

But

• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V

AC power supply only.

• When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a

plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.

• When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125 V, ensure the cord

you use is suited to the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of

the AC adaptor.

• Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable

AC plug adaptor or AC cord set.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily

accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily

operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains,

disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.

U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:

A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the

product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for

information on how to recycle this battery.

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PRECAUTIONS

USE & LOCATION

WARNING

●TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD…

Your camera and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture.

Your camera has been designed for outdoor use, however accessories are

not designed to sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust,

or a direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee. This action could

permanently damage the internal parts. Do not attempt to disassemble this

unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Unplug your camera from the

power supply before cleaning.

CAUTION

●DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERAAT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS

●DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMERA TO EXTENDED HIGH

TEMPERATURE…

Such as, in direct sunlight, inside a closed car, next to a heater, etc... This

action could permanently damage the internal parts of your camera.

●AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE…

If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may

form on the SD card and inside the unit.

●DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON

WHEN NOT IN USE.

●STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA…

Store and handle your camera in a manner that will not subject it to

unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). Your camera contains

a sensitive pick-up device which could be damaged by improper handling or

storage.

CARE

●TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA…

Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your camera body.

●TO PROTECT THE LENS…

Do not touch the surface of the lens with your hand. Use a commercial

camera lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Improper

cleaning can scratch the lens coating.

●TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR CAMERA…

Before handling your camera, make sure your hands and face are free from

any chemical products, such as suntan lotion, as it may damage the finish.

Camera and SD card (sold separately) temperature

After use and battery charging, the battery will be hot. Also, during use,

although the unit’s body and SD card become hot, there is nothing wrong with

the unit.

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-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the

European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local

authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

• SDHC Logo is a trademark.

• miniSD Logo is a trademark.

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• Microsoft®, Windows®and DirectX®are either registered trademarks or

trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other

countries.

• IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines

Corporation of the U.S.

• Celeron®, Intel®, Intel®Core™ Solo and Pentium®are the registered

trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the United States and

other countries.

• Apple and MacOS are trademarks of Apple Inc.

• Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft

Corporation.

• Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are

usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who

developed the system or product concerned.

IMPORTANT

●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.

●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.

For the purposes of these operating instructions

SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are referred to as the “SD card”.

LCD monitor

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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Contents

Before using

PRECAUTIONS ...........................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 the LCD monitor ......28

Recording

Before recording.......................30

Basic stance.............................30

Automatic recording

(motion pictures)......................32

Recording mode and recording

times.........................................33

Automatic recording

(still pictures)............................34

Picture quality...........................35

Zoom/avoid jitter/maintain

picture brightness in dark

locations....................................36

Other recording options ..........38

Fade-in/Fade-out......................39

Backlight compensation

function.....................................40

Self-timer..................................40

Soft skin mode .........................41

MagicPix function.....................41

PRE-REC function ...................42

Self-portrait recording

function.....................................43

Recording manually

(motion/still pictures)...............44

Adjusting focus manually

(manual focus adjustment).......44

Using situation-specific settings

(scene mode)...........................45

Achieve natural colors

(white balance).........................46

Adjusting shutter speed

(shutter speed).........................48

Adjusting brightness

(iris/gain) ..................................49

Useful functions .......................50

Recording dates and times at

travel destinations

(set world time).........................50

View slants and composition

(guide lines)..............................51

Avoid wind noise

(wind noise reduction function)

..51

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Before usingSetupRecordingPlaybackEditingWith other

products

With a

computer

Others

Playback

Viewing motion pictures..........52

Displaying thumbnails by date

..53

Fast forward/rewind playback ..54

Slow-motion playback..............54

Frame-by-frame playback........54

Resuming the previous

playback...................................54

Viewing still pictures................55

Editing

Deleting motion/still pictures..56

Deleting one picture at a time ..56

Deleting all pictures..................57

Selecting and deleting multiple

pictures.....................................57

Preventing accidental deletion

of motion/still pictures

Formatting cards......................58

Setting DPOF for still pictures

..59

With other products

Playback on TV.........................60

Copying to video recorders or

DVD recorders ..........................61

Printing pictures from

PictBridge printers...................62

Using DVD burners

(sold separately).......................64

With a computer

Software on the CD-ROM.........70

End User License Agreement.. 71

Operating environment............72

Installing MotionSD STUDIO ...74

Using MotionSD STUDIO.........76

Using this unit as an external

drive (Mass storage).................78

Checking the connections.......80

Connecting to a Macintosh

computer...................................81

Others

Menus........................................82

Recording menu.......................82

Playback menu.........................82

SETUP menu ...........................85

LCD monitor displays ..............86

When recording........................86

During playback .......................87

Messages ..................................88

Troubleshooting ......................90

Cautions for use.......................96

Specifications......................... 100

Optional accessories .............102

Accessory Order Form

(For USA Customers).................103

Request for Service Notice

(USA Only).................................104

Customer Services Directory

(For USA only) ...........................105

Limited Warranty

(For USA Customers).................106

Warranty

(For Canadian Customers) ......... 108

Index........................................109

Spanish Quick Use Guide/

Guía española para el uso

rápido....................................... 110

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Quick guide

2Open the card/battery

door.

Open the door by sliding the card/

battery door lever to the “OPEN”

position.

3Insert the battery.

4Close the card/battery

door.

Close the card/battery door and

slide the card/battery door lever to

the “LOCK” position.

1Set the mode dial to

[OFF].

5Connect the AC adaptor

(supplied).

To AC outlet

Small gap here.

AC adaptor

AC cable

Charging

Press until hearing lever lock.

Lever

Inserting SD cards

(sold separately)

Place label upwards.

Slide straight in until hearing card catch.

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