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    Operating Instructions SD V ideo Camera Model No. SDR-S15 LSQT1438 A Before use, please read these instructions completely . EB Web Site : http://www .panasonic-europe.com E LSQT1438 A F0109KS0 (6000  ) Web Site: http://panasonic.net Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH W[...]

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    2 LSQT1438 3 LSQT1438 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 differen[...]

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    4 LSQT1438 5 LSQT1438 W ARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APP ARA TUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THA T NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS V ASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APP ARA TUS. USE ONL Y THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USE[...]

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    6 LSQT1438 7 LSQT1438 Contents Before using Setup Recording Playback Editing With other products With a computer Others Caution for AC mains lead ......... 2 Information for your safety ........ 4 PRECAUTIONS ........................... 5 Before using Accessories ................................ 8 Parts identification and handling .................[...]

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    8 LSQT1438 9 LSQT1438 Accessories Make sure all of the following accessories were included in the product package. Battery pack VW-VBJ10 The battery is shipped in a discharged state. Be sure to charge the battery before using this unit (P .14). • AC adaptor VSK0695 • AC cable K2CT3CA00004 • A V cable K2KZ9CB00002 • Hand strap VFC4308 • US[...]

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    10 LSQT1438 11 LSQT1438 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 [...]

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    12 LSQT1438 13 LSQT1438 The following SD and SDHC Memory Cards can be used. T ype of card Capacity SD Memory Card (SD speed Class 2 or higher recommended) 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB SDHC Memory Card (Use cards bearing the logo.) 4 GB 6 GB 8 GB 12 GB 16 GB 32 GB 8 MB and 16 MB SD Memory Cards are for still picture recording only . With 32 MB, 64 MB and[...]

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    14 LSQT1438 15 LSQT1438 Lever 3 Insert the battery . Ensure that battery is oriented correctly , and push it into the compartment in the direction of the [ ▲ ] until it snaps into place and it is locked by the lever . (T o remove the battery , press the lever in the direction of the [ ].) 5 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied). Connect the AC cable [...]

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    16 LSQT1438 17 LSQT1438 Place label upwards. Setup 2 Charging time, recordable time and Remaining battery capacity indication Charging time and recordable time T imes 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. Supplie[...]

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    18 LSQT1438 19 LSQT1438 Setup 4 T urning the unit ON/OFF (Selecting modes) Rotate the mode dial to motion picture recording/playback, still picture recording/playback or turning the unit OFF . Set to icon of desired mode. T urning the unit OFF Motion picture recording mode (P .26) Motion picture playback mode (P .52) Still picture recording mode (P[...]

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    20 LSQT1438 21 LSQT1438 1 Display the menu. The menu displayed differs according to mode. 2 Select the top menu. (T op menu for [ ] and [ ] modes) 3 Enter the top menu. or 4 Select a submenu. 5 Enter the selected submenu. or 6 Select an item. 7 Enter the selected item. Do not rotate the mode dial while menus appear on the LCD monitor . Y ou cannot [...]

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    22 LSQT1438 23 LSQT1438 After setting the date and time, summer time can be set as in “Setting home city and region” of the world time function (P .50). If [ ] is displayed for the date and time, the built-in lithium battery has run down. Charge the battery and set the time as follows. The built-in lithium battery is charged when the AC adaptor[...]

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    24 LSQT1438 25 LSQT1438 25 LSQT1438 Recording 1 Before recording Record motion and still pictures onto the SD card. Recorded motion and still pictures are referred to as “scenes” with this unit. Hold the unit firmly with both hands Be careful not to block microphone or sensor Using the “sub record” button can be helpful when recording at wa[...]

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    26 LSQT1438 27 LSQT1438 27 LSQT1438 Recording 2 Automatic recording (motion pictures) Record motion picture with settings such as focus and colouring made automatically . For maximum recording times with battery , see (P .16) 1 Set to [ ]. 2 Press and set to [AUTO]. Press to switch modes between [iA] and [AUTO]. 3 Start recording. Auto mode icon T [...]

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    28 LSQT1438 29 LSQT1438 29 LSQT1438 1 Set to [ ]. 2 Press and set to [AUTO]. Press to switch modes between [iA] and [AUTO]. 3 T ake picture. Picture resolution 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. ● ?[...]

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    30 LSQT1438 31 LSQT1438 31 LSQT1438 Recording 4 Zoom/avoid jitter/maintain picture brightness in dark locations indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with still pictures. Enlarging (zoom) Optical zoom can be used to enlarge objects by up to 10 times without degradation. Enlarge Restore Zoom ratio: 1x This unit can focus o[...]

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    32 LSQT1438 33 LSQT1438 33 LSQT1438 Recording 5 Intelligent auto mode When the camera is pointed at a subject, the optimum settings are established automatically based on “brightness”, “contrast”, “face”, “distance” and other information. 1 Set to [ ] or [ ]. 2 Press . 3 Start recording. [ ] displayed T o cancel intelligent auto mod[...]

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    34 LSQT1438 35 LSQT1438 35 LSQT1438 indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with still pictures. Recording for posting videos on Y ouT ube (WEB mode) Y ou can record video clips in the right file sizes for uploading to the Y ouTube video sharing website. Recording 6 Recording in WEB mode/ using the video light 1 Set to [ ].[...]

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    36 LSQT1438 37 LSQT1438 37 LSQT1438 Recording 7 Other recording options 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. While recording is paused 1 Display operation icons. 1/2NEXT Operation icons 2 C[...]

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    38 LSQT1438 39 LSQT1438 39 LSQT1438 Recording 7 Other recording options (cont.) 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. Backlight compensation function Brightens objects that appear dark again[...]

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    40 LSQT1438 41 LSQT1438 41 LSQT1438 Recording 7 Other recording options (cont.) 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. PRE-REC function T o ensure that you won’t pass up any recording oppor[...]

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    42 LSQT1438 43 LSQT1438 43 LSQT1438 Recording 7 Other recording options (cont.) 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. Face detection function The faces of subjects are detected, and adjustme[...]

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    44 LSQT1438 45 LSQT1438 45 LSQT1438 Recording 8 Recording manually (motion/still pictures) Focus, colouring, shutter speed and brightness can be manually adjusted. indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with still pictures. 1 Set to [ ] or [ ]. 2 Select manual recording. 4/4NEXT MNL displayed Operation icons Adjusting focu[...]

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    46 LSQT1438 47 LSQT1438 47 LSQT1438 Recording 8 Recording manually (motion/still pictures) (cont.) Focus, colouring, shutter speed and brightness can be manually adjusted. indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with still pictures. Achieve natural colours (white balance) Restore natural colours according to the light sourc[...]

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    48 LSQT1438 49 LSQT1438 49 LSQT1438 Recording 8 Recording manually (motion/still pictures) (cont.) Focus, colouring, shutter speed and brightness can be manually adjusted. indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with still pictures. Adjusting shutter speed (shutter speed) Adjust shutter speed to record fast-moving objects, [...]

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    50 LSQT1438 51 LSQT1438 51 LSQT1438 Recording 9 Useful functions The date and time of travel destinations can be recorded, guidelines displayed and the sound of the wind reduced. indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with still pictures. Recording dates and times at travel destinations (set world time) By setting your tra[...]

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    52 LSQT1438 53 LSQT1438 53 LSQT1438 Playback 1 V iewing motion pictures Recorded motion pictures (scenes) can be played back on the unit. Do not remove the SD card while it is being accessed (card access lamp lit). 1 Set to [ ]. Thumbnails are displayed. 2 Select the desired scene. Scene No. A yellow frame appears around the selected scene. WEB mod[...]

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    54 LSQT1438 55 LSQT1438 55 LSQT1438 Playback 1 V iewing motion pictures (cont.) Fast forward/rewind playback During playback Pause (returns to normal playback when pressed during fast- forwarding or fast-rewinding). Fast-rewinds when held down for 1 or more seconds. Fast-forwards when held down for 1 or more seconds. Pressing the buttons again chan[...]

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    56 LSQT1438 57 LSQT1438 57 LSQT1438 Set to [ ] or [ ]. Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor . Do not turn off the unit or open the card/battery door while the unit is deleting pictures. Deleting one picture at a time While playing back the picture to be deleted Select [YES]. Recorded motion and still pictures can be deleted by selec[...]

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    58 LSQT1438 59 LSQT1438 59 LSQT1438 Preventing accidental deletion Locking important pictures prevents them from being deleted accidentally . Even locked pictures are deleted when SD cards are formatted. Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. Make settings from the menus. (P .20) → [EDIT SCENE] (For still pictures, [PHOTO SETUP]) → [LOCK SET] → [YE[...]

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    60 LSQT1438 61 LSQT1438 Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can be viewed on TV . For TV settings, see the operating instructions of the TV . Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P .14) and set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. Connect the unit and TV using the A V cable (supplied). If your TV is not equipped with A V Input Sockets, t[...]

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    62 LSQT1438 63 LSQT1438 Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P .14), and set the mode dial to a setting other than [OFF]. Connect the unit and printer using the USB cable (supplied). Insert the plugs as far as they will go. Select [PictBridge]. Select the still pictures to print. Number of copies (Max. 9) Set the number of copies. T o not print the pic[...]

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    64 LSQT1438 65 LSQT1438 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 (P .14) and set the mode dial to a position other than [OFF]. Connect this unit and the DVD burner using the mini AB USB connection cable. Insert the plugs as far as they will go. Mini[...]

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    66 LSQT1438 67 LSQT1438 With still pictures, all scenes are copied at once. With motion pictures, either all scenes can be copied or specific scenes or scenes on specific dates can be selected and copied. Copying still pictures to discs Select [BURN DISC] on the [DVD BURNER] display (P .65). Select [PICTURE]. Copying begins. Hereafter , operate the[...]

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    68 LSQT1438 69 LSQT1438 With other products 4 Using DVD burners (sold separately) (cont.) Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to discs using DVD burners (sold separately). Copying using a DVD burner After copying is complete but before erasing the data on the SD card, check that the disc plays back and that data[...]

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    70 LSQT1438 71 LSQT1438 With a computer 1 Software on the CD-ROM The supplied CD-ROM contains the software below: This CD-ROM can only be used on Windows computers. Image management/DVD production software VideoCam Suite 2.0 This software allows motion pictures and still pictures to be acquired from this unit, edited and output. The acquired motion[...]

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    72 LSQT1438 73 LSQT1438 With a computer 3 Operating environment A computer with the specifications below is required to use this software. Operating environment required for VideoCam Suite PC IBM ® PC/A T compatible personal computer with an Intel ® Pentium ® 1.0 GHz or higher CPU (including compatible CPU) ( When using Playback function and the[...]

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    74 LSQT1438 75 LSQT1438 With a computer 4 Installing V ideoCam Suite VideoCam Suite only runs on Windows computers. Install and uninstall the software with administrator authorization. ● ● Before installing the software, check your operating environment (P .72) and close any other software applications which are running. Do not perform other co[...]

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    76 LSQT1438 77 LSQT1438 Importing motion pictures and still pictures When this unit is connected to the computer , VideoCam Suite starts up automatically . T o use the application with Windows Vista, log on with administrator authorization or via a standard user account. Guest accounts cannot be used. T o use the application with Windows XP or 2000[...]

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    78 LSQT1438 79 LSQT1438 With a computer 6 Uploading video clips to Y ouT ube When VideoCam Suite is used, you can upload the video clips you have recorded in WEB mode to Y ouTube. Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P .14) and set the mode dial to a position other than [OFF]. Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable (supplied). Select [WEB [...]

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    80 LSQT1438 81 LSQT1438 Connecting the unit to a computer Use the AC adaptor to supply power to this unit and connected devices. Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P .14) and set the mode dial to a position other than [OFF]. Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable (supplied). (P .76) Select [PC/RECORDER]. The SD card in the unit appears o[...]

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    82 LSQT1438 83 LSQT1438 Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable (supplied). (P .76) Display the Device Manager . For Windows 2000 Click [Start] → [Settings] → [Control Panel] → [System] → [Hardware] tab → [Device Manager] button. For Windows XP Click [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Performance and Maintenance] → [System] ?[...]

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    84 LSQT1438 85 LSQT1438 Others 1 Menus Recording and playback functions can be used and basic settings made. (For setting procedures, see P .20.) Settings enclosed in are active at the time of purchase. ● Recording menu Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. ＊ 1 not displayed in intelligent auto mode ＊ 2 displayed only in manual mode T op menu Subm[...]

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    86 LSQT1438 87 LSQT1438 Others 1 Menus (cont.) Recording and playback functions can be used and basic settings made. (For setting procedures, see P .20.) Settings enclosed in are active at the time of purchase. ● SETUP menu Item Purpose Settings/Notices Mode Page RESUME PLA Y Continue playback from the point it was stopped. OFF / ON 54 DISPLA Y D[...]

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    88 LSQT1438 89 LSQT1438 Others 2 LCD monitor displays When recording Motion picture recording display / / / / Intelligent auto mode (P .32) / Auto mode (P .26)/ Manual mode (P .44) / / / / Scene mode (P .45) / (Red) Recording/Writing to SD card (Green) Recording pause No SD card is inserted/unusable card Elapsed recording time (P .26) / / Recording[...]

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    90 LSQT1438 91 LSQT1438 Others 3 Messages This section explains the main messages appearing on the LCD monitor and how to deal with them. Message What to check CANNOT RECORD. Writing on the SD card failed. NO DA T A. Neither motion pictures nor still pictures are recorded on the SD card. Data is recorded on the SD card, but if this message appears,[...]

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    92 LSQT1438 93 LSQT1438 Others 4 T roubleshooting Problem What to check The unit does not turn on. The status indicator is flashing while using the battery . Is the battery sufficiently charged? The unit turns off on its own. T o conserve the battery , the unit automatically turns off if the unit has not been in use for about 5 minutes. T o resume [...]

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    94 LSQT1438 95 LSQT1438 Problem What to check Images do not appear on TV or appear stretched in the vertical direction. Does the input mode on the TV match the connected terminals? Set input to the connected terminals as explained in the TV’ s operating instructions. Set [TV ASPECT] to match the connected TV . (P .60) ● ● Data cannot be delet[...]

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    96 LSQT1438 97 LSQT1438 Problem What to check [DISC IS UNUSABLE. CHECK DISC.] appears on the LCD monitor . A disc which cannot be used or a disc which cannot be written on has been inserted into the DVD burner . Use a new disc. Problem What to check A function cannot be used or selected. Because of specifications, this unit has functions that canno[...]

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    98 LSQT1438 99 LSQT1438 When using the unit 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 Vide[...]

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    100 LSQT1438 101 LSQT1438 AC adaptor Use the supplied AC adaptor . If the battery itself is too hot or too cold, it may take time to charge or it may not charge at all. Keep the AC adaptor at least 1 m away from the radio. (Interference may affect the radio.) During use, the AC adaptor may make noises internally , however , this is normal. After us[...]

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    102 LSQT1438 103 LSQT1438 Others 6 Specifications SD Video Camera : Information for your safety Power source: DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor), DC 3.6 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording: 2.9 W , Charging: 4.5 W Signal system EIA Standard: 625 lines, 50 fields P AL colour signal Image sensor 1/6 ˝ CCD image sensor T otal: 800 K Eff[...]

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    104 LSQT1438 105 LSQT1438 A Aperture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Auto focus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Auto slow shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 B Backlight compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Beep sound . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    106 LSQT1438 107 LSQT1438[...]