Panasonic SDR-S15 User Manual

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Setup
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Charging time, recordable time and 
Remaining battery capacity indication
Charging time and recordable time
Times are given for a temperature of 25 ˚C (77 ˚F) and humidity of 60 %. 
The charging time shown in the table are approximations. In high or low 
temperatures, charging requires more time.
Supplied battery VW-VBJ10 (3.6 V, 940 mAh (minimum))
Charging time
Approx. 2 h 15 min
Recordable time
Maximum continuously 
recordable time
Actual recordable time
Approx. 1 h 15 min
Approx. 40 min
Actual recordable time includes recording and stopping, power ON/OFF 
switching, zooming and other operations.
Recordable time varies according to conditions of use. For example, the 
recordable time shortens when the [POWER LCD] setting is on while recording. 
The recordable time shortens in some environments (i.e., low temperatures, 
etc.), therefore it is recommended to charge a spare battery. 
Remaining battery capacity indication
The battery indication changes, as the remaining battery power decreases.
High
Low
Flashing (Charge battery.)
Setup
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Inserting/Removing SD 
cards 
(sold separately)
SD cards are sold separately.
Preparations:  Set the mode dial to [OFF].
(Check that the status indicator is out.)
Inserting or removing an SD card with the power ON may 
damage the unit and destroy data on the card. 
Place label upwards.
While the card access lamp is lit, reading, recording, playback, deletion 
or other processing is being executed. Performing the following 
operations while the lamp is lit may damage the SD card and its content 
and the unit may not function properly.
 • Switching off power
 • Removing battery or AC adaptor
 • Opening card/battery door and removing SD card
 • Rotating the mode dial
 • Shaking or impacting the unit
 • Disconnecting the USB cable
Card access lamp
The access lamp is supposed to light up while rotating the dial to select 
a mode. In this case, there is no problem.
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Insert/Remove the SD 
card.
To insert:
Face the label upwards and slide 
the card in straight until hearing it 
catch. 
To remove:
Press the center of the SD card and 
pull the card out straight.
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Open the card/battery 
door.
Open the door by sliding the card/
battery door lever to the “OPEN” 
position.
3
Close the card/battery 
door.
Close the card/battery door and 
slide the card/battery door lever to 
the “LOCK” position.
If the door does not close 
completely, remove the SD card, 
check its orientation and reinsert it 
into the slot.
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine 
product are available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are 
not adequately protected to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. 
These battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not 
liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery 
pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine 
Panasonic battery pack is used.